Bluffton High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Bluffton, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 66 of the 1945 volume:

. Tt ' JXjrjy o P H Editor-in-Chief Barbara Huffman ■Associate Editor Beverly Buckner Business Manager Joanne Fritz ■.ft i ' t.i.. f Literary Editor Anna Lee Hook We, the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Forty-Five, dedicate this twentieth volume of the Retrospect to the memory of these Allen High School graduates who have sac¬ rificed their lives for the principles of democracy and freedom. “Comrades true, born anew, peace to you! Your souls shall be where heroes are And your memory shine like the morning-star.” Joyce Kilmer. Ensign Robert Wayne Baumgartner Class of ’37 Killed while serving with the U. S. Navy some¬ where in the Pacific on March 16, 1943 S-Sgt. Howard Ray Eicher Class of 39 Killed in a bomber crash in Ualdo, Kansas on September 22, 1943 CpI. Shelby Faulkner CIass ° f 35 Killed in Germany on October 12, 1944 Pvt. Paul P. Sheets class of 39 Killed in France on December 9, 1944 CpI. Robert M. Barnthouse Class of 39 Killed in Belgium on January 21, 1945 S-Sgt. Arthur Markley Class of ’32 Killed in a bomber crash in Harlington, Texas on April 20, 1943 S-Sgt.Roger E. Higgins Class of ’37 Killed on Luzon in the Philippines on Septem¬ ber 22, 1943 Sgt. Philip J. Harvey Class of ’43 Killed in a bomber crash over France on March 4, 1945 T-Sgt. Harry R. Cotterly Class of ’21 Died in a Base Hospital in Naples, Italy on March 14, 1945 Two Through these doors pass the people of B. H- S. from Green Frosh to Stately Seniors and Learned Faculty Three We, the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Forty-Five, dedicate this twentieth volume of the Retrospect to the memory of these Allen High School graduates who have sac¬ rificed their lives for the principles of democracy and freedom. “Comrades true, born anew, peace to you! Your souls shall be where heroes are And your memory shine like the morning-star.” Joyce Kilmer. Ensign Robert Wayne Baumgartner Class of ’37 Killed while serving with the U. S. Navy some¬ where in the Pacific on March 16, 1943 S-Sgt. Howard Ray Eichcr Class of 39 Killed in a bomber crash in Ualdo, Kansas on September 22, 1943 CpI. Shelby Faulkner class ° f 35 Killed in Germany on October 12, 1944 Pvt Paul P. Sheets c,ass ° f 39 Killed in France on December 9, 1944 CpI. Robert M. Barnthouse Class of 39 Killed in Belgium on January 21, 1945 S-Sgt. Arthur Markley Class of ’32 Killed in a bomber crash in Harlington, Texas on April 20, 1943 S-Sgt.Roger E. Higgins Class of ’37 Killed on Luzon in the Philippines on Septem¬ ber 22, 1943 Sgt. Philip J. Harvey Class of ’43 Killed in a bomber crash over France on March 4, 1945 T-Sgt. Harry R. Cotterly Class of ’21 Died in a Base Hospital in Naples, Italy on March 14, 1945 Two Doors to Opportunity at Allen High School ' ALLEN HIGH SCHOOL Through these doors pass the people of B. H. S. from Green Frosh to Stately Seniors and Learned Faculty THE 1945 Opens Its Pages and Opens Its Doors Parade of At Allen FOREWORD Here you see a picture of a school building. To you it may seem just a usual school build¬ ing, but to us it is a monument of the rare experiences we shall cherish forever. As we pass outward through these doors for the las t time, we shall carry with us memories of our school life, recorded in the pages that follow. Four mr i RETROSPECT Our High School To an Informal Students and Faculty High School Five “May I speak to Mr. Willey, Carol?” “Yes, Mr. Willey is never too busy to talk to a stu¬ dent.” This year the stu¬ dents have become more closely acquainted with Mr. Willey because of his double responsibilities as superintendent and prin¬ cipal. His untiring efforts to see that we are all taking the subjects best fitted for our chosen pro¬ fessions prove to us that he is a real pal. Only a few students are familiar enough with the work of the board of education to realize what an important role they play in the maintenance our school. Without any desire for recognition of their services they rk hard for us just the same. John Gallman is well known in and about Bluffton as the operator of an auto agency and garage. Because of his business experience he is excel¬ lently qualified to fill his position as treasurer of the board. Raymond Fitzpatrick, an alumnus of B. H. S., is a bank official and a prominent citizen of Bluffton. His keen sense of humor and genial manner prove that he is all for us. Dr. H. D. Brickley needs no introduction to the people of Bluffton. He has an enviable reputation as a booster of Bluffton and its schools. He is well liked by everyone for his cheery disposition. Administration Treasurer: John Gallman Secretary: Raymond Fitzpatrick President: Dr. H. D. Brickley Six Doors to Instruction The door to knowledge swings open revealing unlimited oppor¬ tunities for all of us students. We are confident that the men and women who compose our faculty are specialists, each trained to teach effectively his own subjects. Seven a lie remarkable ability and e ' poured into our amateur actors and actresses for our class-plays and for his splendid help with those talented Juniors in their radio Junior Town Meeting. Fred Park for his sincere sense of hi his letters to those in the service. Margaret Powers as a model senorita, as ' an un¬ failing sponsor, and as a persistent manager of d sales. hy Raab and her versatile ways, her an- smile, and her understanding of our “teen¬ age nonsense.” W. C. Ratliff for his way of making us all want to study, and his sincere demand for good work. Fhebe Rogers and her ever-needed passes to class, her pleasant disposition, and her love for he song “Anchors igh.” fenev ye Scott for her l iowledge of math, her lovelj smile, and her natural curly hair—the envy of all the girls. Mary Shafer and her lively classes, her willing¬ ness to help on all occasions, and her hearty “hello” to us all. Mary L. Stanger for the amazing silence she manages to keep in the study hall and for her help in the addition of bright new books to the school’s library. Faculty We the class of ’45 wish to express our ap¬ preciation to our teachers for the pleasant memories and happy times they have given us. We shall always remember: Robert Bennett and his success in directing the orchestra and in furnishing such spirited band music at our games. Pauline Bridenbaugh and her early morning calisthenics and her enthusiastic backing of our G. A. A. Olive Grimsley for her unlimited resourceful¬ ness, her persevering work with the Glee Club, and her friendly spirit. Carol Harvey and her adorable smile, her neat- as-a-pin appearance, and her gracious manner. Blanche Karns for her valuable help on the Retrospect, her unconquerable spirit, and her work in guiding college-bound students. Joe Larmore and his easygoing ways, his being such a pal, and his title “Handyman Joe.” Marie Swisher and her willingness to help with decorating for class plays and receptions and her genuine thoughtfulness as a sponsor. L. E. Templin and his strong track and football teams and his wholehearted backing of all other sports. Lee Turner as a dynamic personality and as a successful coach. Lloyd Ulmer and the help he gives the fellows maintaining the purpose of the Hi-Y club and his bringing to life the people and the happen¬ ings of the past. Ralph Wentz for being tireless in his efforts with our future farmers and for being such an all around good sponsor. History Art I 1 t Chemistry English “Oh my goodness! There goes an¬ other test tube.” This is a familiar phrase heard in chemistry lab dur¬ ing the 5th and 6th periods. Here Mr. Ratliff is giving some directions to Donald Strahm and Jean Moore. Chemistry is an important subject in our curriculum, for it enables us to secure a foundation for science and to answer questions about phas¬ es of chemistry in our everyday life. Lively round table discussions take place in Mr. McNown’s English class¬ es. Doris Athey acts as chairman of a debate in which Kathryn Buckner, Bill Christman and Dick Poff are taking part. Such debates give val¬ uable experience for their participa¬ tion in the Junior Town Meeting of the Air. Likewise, the study of Shakespeare intrigues the Juniors of Mr. McNown’s English classes. Step inside of Room 11 during school hours, and you will find the students busy discussing and study¬ ing ancient and U. S. history. Mr. Ulmer brings to life the events of the past and shows how they may be applied to the future. Be original! That is the theme of Miss Swisher’s art class. Talent¬ ed students are given fine oppor¬ tunities to develop their skills in the art department preparing for professions in the world of art. Fol¬ lowing Miss Swisher’s directions, these students helped decorate for receptions and banquets and aided in creating realistic scenery for class plays. Spanish Physics “Hie in Latine dicunt.” Don’t be bewildered. It simply means, “Here they speak Latin.” Bob Claghorn, Carol Jean Costello, and Betty Fos¬ ter are declining nouns under the watchful eye of Miss Karns. Through a study of Latin these Freshmen will get a foundation for grammar and vocabulary in English. Our industrial arts course offers work with wood, metal, and elec¬ tricity. Dick Byrd and Dean Roof are shown using the variety saw. The knowledge and skill gained here give the boys the necessary qualifications to enter a technical college or work in a factory. “Hurry Nancy! I don’t want to be late for Spanish class.” When Spanish was brought back into our curriculum, only two years ago, the students began to show great interest in it. Under the su¬ pervision of Miss Powers, Jim Fos¬ ter, Carolyn Goldsberry and Phyllis Moser are conjugating verbs. To lend interest to the subject Patt Price and Elaine Culver entertain¬ ed the class at a novel party with a Spanish theme. Max Ulmer, Bob Skiles and Jo Fritz practice the principles that Mr. Park has taught them concern¬ ing the pulley. Physics is one of the most practical and useful sub¬ jects, for physical laws and prin¬ ciples are encountered in everyday life. This subject deals with me¬ chanics, heat, light, sound, and elec¬ tricity. f g| i i jf n if 1 II 1 ■ 1 L Typing - Library - Home Economics - Bookkeeping Romola Cooper in Miss Shafer’s typing class seems to have her hands full watching her copy book and keeping her fingers going correctly. Typewriting is a “must” for those planning to enter the business world. By concentrating while in school, students of typing will merit better jobs after graduation. Miss Stanger explains to Jim Ed- ington and Bob Baker that two can not sit at one side of the table; one will just have to move. The library has been improved by the addition of new books, and the students find it a valuable asset for those needed st udy periods as well as reference material. Alberta Schenkel, Miss Raab, Wanda Blair, and Maxine Mertz wash the dishes after one of those delicious meals cooked by the home economics girls. Miss Raab taught the girls to plan, prepare, and serve well-balanced meals and to observe good table manners at all times. Besides cooking, the girls learned good grooming, nutrition, home man¬ agement, interior decorating, and sewing. This course prepares our future homemakers for their import¬ ant duties. We can trust the students of our bookkeeping class to balance our books. Under the guidance of Mr. Bennett these students learn how to use ledgers, journals, and ac¬ count books. While Pat Duff oper¬ ates the adding machine, Mr. Ben¬ nett assists Wendell Oman and Jackie Littlefield in balancing their account books. Agriculture Geometry Health Education Mr. Wentz supervises Kenny Mey¬ er, Francis Jamison, and Edson Ivins as they test milk; they tested ap¬ proximately two hundred samples of milk a month. In addition to milk testing these future farmers studied soil testing, the keeping of farm records, and farm management. On May 3rd a group entered the district crop and livestock judging contest. As a further aid to the neighboring farmers, the boys prun¬ ed grapevines and apple trees. The agricultural course prepares our farm lads for a future with the soil. Sue Smith proves a proposition in geometry to Rex Fishbaugh with the assistance of Mrs. Scott. Such oral explanations as these clarify the problems to those who are in doubt and develop the pupils’ reasoning power. Students of geometry study basic propositions, their proofs and applications for a high degree of mastery. A knowledge of geometry is a necessity for those students who plan to further their education in the fields of engineering or science. Under Mr. Templin the Junior and Senior boys learn to do such breath¬ taking stunts as the one pictured. Since health is of vital interest to everyone and is so necessary for a full life, this course is required for graduation. In addition to playing all sorts of ball, the boys’ health- education classes do mat work and calisthenics. Two days each week are spent in book work. Miss Bridenbaugh tells Suzie Gar¬ rett how to leap from the spring board as Jean Terhune and Joann Christman assist. Girls’ health edu¬ cation combines four days of gym¬ nasium work and one day of class work to build a well-balanced phys¬ ical education course. In the gym¬ nasium the gi rls play basketball, softball, volleyball, and other sports; and in the classroom they study the human body and how to care for it. Twenty Senior girls received certi¬ ficates for successfully completing a course in Red Cross home nursing. Leading to Classes.... The doors leading to classes offer an equal opportunity to learn for everyone who enters. Making friends, acquiring an education, and storing up memories for years to come constitute the daily life of high-school students. During the four years they spend at P. A. Allen High, students are given training that will be put to good use after graduation. Thirteen Class of 1945 Class Officers: Athletic Council, Kay Kleinknight; Secretary, Doris Swaim; President, Harry Brickley; Treasurer, Rene Schmoll; Vice-President, Robert Smith. Class History Seniors! At last we have completed the work we set out four years ago to accomplish. As we prepare to leave, let us look back through the open doors to those happy years in the halls of B. H. S. We overcame that inferiority complex that all Freshmen possess when we had our first class meeting. At this meeting we planned a bake sale, which proved a great success. Max Ulmer, president; Garl Baumgartner, vice-pres¬ ident; Anna Lee Hook, secretary; Barbara Huff¬ man, treasurer; and Gene Miller, athletic coun¬ cil were our efficient officers that year. In February of 1942 Barbara Huffman and Anna Lee Hook won first and second places in the county Latin contest; that year Raymond Witze- man won the sectional algebra contest. To bring the year to a close we hired school buses to take us to the State Park for our first party, which our three sponsors, Miss Powers, Miss Swisher, and Mr. Park, helped us carry off successfully. With thoughts of that party still in mind we entered school the next fall as Sophomores. At the first class meeting we selected Mr. Wentz to fill Mr. Park’s place as class sponsor. For officers this year we elected Harry Brickley, president; Dick McElderry, vice-president; (Continued on Page 21) Charles Ault . . . Bashful . . . General Course . . . Intramural . . . Football . . . Baseball . . . Basket¬ ball . . . Softball Captain . . . Varsity Club . . . Senior Rotarian . . . Bas¬ ketball Captain. Robert Baker . . . Sphinx . . . General Course . . . Intramural . . . Softball . . . Football . . . Basket¬ ball . . . Track Captain . . . Varsity Club . . . Senior Rotarian . . . Ath¬ letic Scholai ' ship Univer¬ sity of Georgia. Fourteen Robert Barnes . . . Unique . . . General Course . . . Booster Club . . . Hi-Y . . . Intramural . . . Soft- ball . . . Track . . . Junior Class Play. Martin Bauman, Jr. . . . Reticent . . . U. S. N. R. Industrial Arts Course. Wanda Blair . . . Respon¬ sible . . . Commercial Course . . . Booster Club . . . Class Treasurer . . . Treasurer Girl Reserve . . . Glee Play ’42-’43 . . . Glee Award . . . Retro¬ spect Typist . . . Senior Class Play. Harry Bricklev . . . Gen¬ teel . . . U. S. N. R. . . . General Course . . . Hi-Y Treasurer . . . Class Pres¬ ident . . . Intramural . . . Junior Class Play . . . Football . . . Track Cap¬ tain . . . Varsity Club . . . Senior Class Play . . . Senior Rotarian. Marvin Brown . . . Com¬ placent . . . Vocational Industrial Course . . . In¬ tramural . . . Junior Class Play . . . Senior Class Play . . . Senior Rotarian. y Buckner . . Versatile . . . Academic- Course . . . Victory Corps . . . Booster Club . , . Junior Class Play . . . Comet Co-Editor . . . President National Honor Society . . . Girl Reserve President . . . G. A. A. President . . . Psi-Ote Ring . . . Quill and Scroll . . . Retrospect Associate Editor . . . Purdue Schol¬ arship. Judith BUckner . . . Gra¬ cious . . . General Course . . . Booster Club . . . Vic¬ tory Corps . . . Glee Play ’42 . . . Girl Reserve Sec¬ retary . . . Class Secre¬ tary . . . Comet . . . Na¬ tional Honor Society . . . Junior Class Play . . . G. A. A. . . . Senior Class Play . . . Retrospect Fea¬ ture Editor . . . Ball State Scholarship. Thomas Byrd . . . Good- natured . . . U. S. N. R. General Course . . . Soft- ball . . . Basketball . . . Football Captain . . . Var¬ sity Club. Iverne Carnes . . . Giggles . . . Commercial Course . . . Girl Reserve . . . Band Award. Margaret Cobbum . . . v Giggles again . . . Gener¬ al Course . . . 4-H Elaine Culver . . . Eques¬ trienne . . . Academic Course . . . Booster Club . . . Victory Corps . . . Girl Reserve . . . Band Award . . . National Hon¬ or Society. Frances Davis . . . Apa¬ thetic . . . General Course. Janies Edington ... Mis¬ chievous . . . General Course . . . Athletic Coun¬ cil .. . Football . . . Intra¬ mural Captain . . . Var¬ sity Club . . . Senior Ro- tarian. John H. Edris, Jr. . . . Regular fellow U. S. N. R. . . . General Course . . . Booster Club . . . Hi-Y . . . Junior Class Play . . . Glee Play ’42 . . . Football . . . Track . . . Softball . . . Basket¬ ball Numerals . . . Intra¬ mural Captain . . . Var¬ sity Club . . . Retrospect Snapshot Editor . . . Se¬ nior Rotarian. Joanne Fritz . . . Loqua¬ cious . . . Academic Course . . . Booster Club . . . Vice-President Girl Reserve . . . Co-Editor of Comet . . . Victory Corps . . . G. A. A. . . . Junior Class Play . . . Quill and Scroll . . . Senior Class Play . . . Retrospect Busi¬ ness Manager . . . Nation¬ al Honor Society . . . But¬ ler Scholarship. Jack Gilliom turbed . . . Course . . . Numerals . Class Play . . Manager. . . Undis- Academic Basketball , . Junior Student Patricia Friendly Course . ’42-’43 . Play . . Play . Grove . . . . . . Commercial . . Glee Play . . Junior Class . Senior Class Glee Award . . . Retrospect Typist. Theodore Heemstra . . . Intent . . . General Course . . . Football Minor Let¬ ter . . . Hi-Y . . . Junior Class Play . . . Senior Rotarian . . . Came to us from W. LaFayette, Indi¬ ana, as a Junior. James Gaunt . . . Reckless . . . General Course . . . Football Numerals . . . Intramural Captain. Suzanne Garrett . . . Un¬ daunted . . . General Course . . . Booster Club . . . Victory Corps . . . Girl Reserve . . . Comet . . . Glee Award . . . Glee Play ’42-’44 ... G. A. A. Marjorie Hill . . . Flirta¬ tious ... Academic Course . . . Booster Club . . . Girl Reserve. Anna Lee Hook . . . Sin¬ cere . . . Academic Course . . . Booster Club . . . Class Secretary . . . Latin Award . . . Girl Reserve . . . Victory Corps . . . G. A. A. . . . National Honor Society . . . Junior Class Play . . . Quill and Scroll . . . Retrospect Lit¬ erary Editor . . . Wells County Good Citizenship Representative. Girl Barbara Huffman . . . Zealous . . . Academic Course . . . Booster Club . . . Class Treasurer . . . Latin Contest . . . 4-H Awards . . . Victory Corps . . . Glee Play ’42 . . . Girl Reserve . . . Comet Junior Class Play . . . Quill and Scroll . . . Senior Class Play ... Ret- rospect Editor-in-Chief . . . National Honor So¬ ciety . . . Indiana Uni¬ versity Scholarship. s ' James Inskeep . . . Placid . . . General Course . . . Football Minor Letter . . . Senior Rotarian. Kay Kleinknight . . . Con¬ tented . . . General Course . . . Hi-Y . . . Student Manager . . . Intramural Captain . . . Athletic Council. Betty Langel . . . Like- •able . . . Commercial Course . . . Glee Play ’42-’43 . . . Glee Award. Jane Maddux . . . Un¬ affected . . . General Course . . . Glee Play ’42-’44 . . . Girl Reserve . . . Comet . . . Glee Award. rRCAl Robert Magley . . . Argu mentative . . . General Course . . . Victory Corps . . . Football Numerals . . . Intramural . . . Hi-Y . . . Junior Class Play . . . Glee Play ’44 . . . Senior Class Play. Maxine Mertz . . . Busi¬ nesslike . . . Commercial Course . . . Victory Corps . . . Girl Reserve . . . Ju¬ nior Class Play. Wanda Mertz . . . Agile . . . General Course . . . Girl Reserve . . . Class Treasurer . . . Junior Class Play . . . Glee Award. Gene Miller . . . Potential . . . General Course . . . Athletic Council . . . Soft- ball . . . Intramural. Lela Minger . . . Neatness . . . Academic Course . . . Victory Corps . . . Class Secretary . . . Girl Re¬ serve . . . Comet . . . Ju¬ nior Class Play . . . Senior Class Play . . . Retrospect Literary Editor . . . Na¬ tional Honor Society. Kenneth Moser . . . Care¬ free . . . U. S. A. . . . Gen¬ eral Course . . . Football . . . Track . . . Softball . . . Intramural . . . Var¬ sity Club. Richard McElderry . . . Energetic . . . U. S. N. R. . . . General Course . . . Basketball Numerals and Minor Letter . . . Class Vice-President . . . Hi-Y . . . Football . . . Glee Play ’43 . . . Intramural . . . Varsity Club. Mildred Pace . . . Shy . . . Commercial Course. Patt E. Price . . . Ambi¬ tious . . . General Course . . . Victory Corps . . . Girl Reserve . . . G. A. A. . . . Junior Class Play . . . Senior Class Play. Charles Reber . . . Dash¬ ing . . . General Course . . . Football Minor Letter . . . Intramural Captain. Claire Redding . . . Plucky . . . General Course . . . Hi-Y . . . Intramural Cap¬ tain. a Barbara Roof . pathetic . . . general Course . . . Booster Club . . . Victory Corps . . . Girl Reserve . . . Glee Play ’42 . . . Junior Class Play . . . G. A. A. . . . Senior Class Play. Avis Ross . . . Agreeable . . . General Course . . . Girl Reserve . . . Glee Play ’44 . . . Came to us from Eagle Bend High School, Minnesota, as a Junior. Don Sands . . . Romeo . . . General Course . . . Hi-Y Secretary . . . Intra¬ mural . . . Junior Class Play . . . Senior Class Play. Robert Schaeffer . . . Easy-going . . . General Course . . . Band . . . In¬ tramural. Alberta Schenkel . . . Amiable . . . Commercial Course . . . Commercial Contest. Schmoll . . . Sprightly . . . General Course . . . Booster Club . . . Victory Corps . . . Girl Reserve . . . Comet . . . G. A. A. . . . Class Treasurer . . . Retrospect Assistant Business Man¬ ager. Alice Shepherd . . . Dig¬ nified . . . General Course . . . Glee . . . Band . . . Comet . . . Senior Class Play. Dorothy Simmons . . . Poetic . . . Academic Course . . . Booster Club . . . Victory Corps . . . Glee . . . Girl Reserve . . . Comet . . . Band . . . G. A. A. . . . Retrospect Calendar Editor. % Robert Skiles . . . Col¬ legiate . . . Academic Course . . . Booster Club . . . Hi-Y . . . Intramural . . . Football . . . Basket¬ ball . . . Track -. . . Soft- ball . . . Baseball . . . Varsity Club . . . Junior Class Play . . . Glee Play ’44 . . . Senior Rotarian . . . Retrospect Sports Editor. Peggy Jo Slane . . . Vi- dacious . . . Academic Course . . . Victory Corps . . . Girl Reserve . . . Comet . . . Band Pres¬ ident . . . Retrospect Cal¬ endar Editor. Robert Smith . . . Unpre¬ tentious . . . U. S. N. R. . . . Academic Course . . . Hi-Y . . . Booster Club . . . Band . . . Football . . . Softball . . . Basketball . . . Varsity Club . . . Senior Rotarian . . . Ret¬ rospect Sports Editor . . . Came to us from Logans- port, Indiana, as a Soph¬ omore. Thomas Stout . . . Isaac Walton . . . Academic Course . . . Hi-Y . . . Band Award . . . Varsity Club . . . Intramural Captain . . . Football. Donald Strahm . . . Me¬ ticulous . . . General Course . . . Hi-Y . . . In¬ diana University Scholar¬ ship . . . Came to us from Petroleum, Indiana as a Senior. Paul Sutton . . . Quizzical . . . Commercial Course Doris Swaim . . . Chatter¬ box . . . Academic Course . . . Booster Club . . . Victory Corps . . . Girl Reserve . . . Comet . . . Glee Play ’42 . . . G. A. A. . . . Retrospect Feature Editor. Jean Terhune . . . Pleas¬ ant . . . Commercial Course . . . Girl Reserve. Max Ulmer . . . Conscien¬ tious . . . U. S. N. R. . . . General Course . . . Boos¬ ter Club . . . Class Presi¬ dent . . . Hi-Y President . . . Football . . . Baseball . . . Softball . . . Basket¬ ball . . . Varsity Club . .. Glee Play ’42 . . . Junior Class Play . . . Bob Han- nie Memorial . . . Senior Rotarian . . . National Honor Society. Edna Walter . . . Earliest . . . General Course . . . Glee Play ’42-’43 . . . Glee Secretary. Raymond Witzeman . . . Studious . . . Academic Course . . . Victory Corps . . . Mathematics Award . . . Intramural . . . Hi-Y Secretary . . . National Honor Society. Roland Wolfcale . . . Impish . . . General Course . . . Booster Club . . . Student Manager . . . Baseball Numerals . . . Basketball . . . Football Minor Letter . . . Softball . . . Intramural . . . Junior Class Play . . . Senior Rotarian. Martha Worster . . . Ar¬ tistic . . . Commercial Course . . . Girl Reserve . . . Comet. Richard Worster . . . Clownish . . . U. S. M. M. . . . General Course . . . Hi-Y . . . Intramural Cap¬ tain . . . Junior Class Play . . . Senior Rotarian. Class History (Continued from Page 14) Wanda Blair, treasurer; Lela Minger, secretary; and Gene Miller, athletic council. Remember how ridiculous we girls looked a certain day in September, 1942? All of that agony just to get in Girl Reserves! But it was worth it, especially on January 15, 1943, when we enter¬ tained our best beaus. The fellows weren’t to be outdone, for later they came to school look¬ ing just as foolish with uncombed hair and a little supply of shoe shining equipment. “How far did you have to walk last night?” was a very popular question. We began to feel the effects of war when Junior Swartz left to join the Navy during our Junior year. With Harry Brickley, Bob Smith, Wanda Mertz, Judy Buckner, and Kay Klein- knight as president, vice-president, treasurer, secretary, and athletic council, we started our busiest year. The two big features of our Junior year were the Junior class play and the reception given for the Seniors. We were elated over “Young April,” a three-act comedy, both from a financial and dramatic standpoint The play concerned the “In and Outs” of the love life of Terry and George McIntyre. On May 19, 1944 we entertained the Seniors in an oriental fashion. The gym was decorated as a Chinese garden with large dragons looming among the peach blossoms. On the stage was a large Buddha, dressed in silver cloth and turquoise blue. To make the Chinese theme complete we served chop suey and tea. As Juniors we had two successful parties, one in the gym and the other at the State Park. Bev¬ erly Buckner, Judy Buckner, and Anna Lee Hook were elected to the National Honor So¬ ciety. At class day Max Ulmer was presented with the Bob Hannie Memorial and Beverly Buckner with the Psi Iota Xi ring. After Don Scharlach had presented Harry Brickley with the class key, we were ready to enter school the next fall as Seniors. The big year arrived! At last we were on the front row at the basketball games. “Gee, didn’t the team look small! I could hardly be¬ lieve that our fellows were on the first team.” To lead us through this last year we elected Harry Brickley, president for his third con¬ secutive term; Bob Smith, vice-president; Doris Swaim, secretary; Rene Schmoll, treas¬ urer; and Kay Kleinknight, athletic council. As Seniors we presented a three-act comedy, “Where the Dear Antelope Play.” We gave a successful performance and again went over the top in sales. On December 22, the losing team in the ticket contest gave a luncheon in the home economics room for the class. It was a lot of fun to sit around the table singing carols; but it was sad, too, for that was our last get-together before the fellows left. At the end of the first semester nine of our Senior fellows completed the work required for graduation. Of these Tom Byrd, Kenny Moser, Dick Worster, Bob Smith, Jack Edris and Dick McElderry enlisted in the services of their country. The other three boys went to college, Ted Heemstra to Purdue, Gene Miller to Butler, and Harry Brickley to Indiana University. Af¬ ter finishing one semester of work, Harry Brickley joined the Navy. At the beginning of the second semester we elected Jo Fritz and Bob Baker as president and vice-president to fill the vacancies created by the absence of Harry Brickley and Bob Smith. As the year drew to a close we looked forward—forward to the reception, for we knew it would be great, Juniors—to Kid Day— to Class Day—to Baccalaureate—and finally to Commencement. What tomorrow will bring, no one knows; but there is one thing certain —the class of nineteen forty-five will do its share in bringing world peace. Twenty-one Beverly, Barbara, and Miss Karns battling their way through Retro copy on one of THOSE Sun¬ day afternoons . . . We get a large charge out of Mr. Wentz’s bedimpled grin . . . “Flash” Edris puts down his camera long enough to pose for us before leaving to join his classmates in the U. S. Navy . . . “You know this picture is posed.” Mertz, Schenkel, Walters, and Langel were trying to impress the photographer . . . Some Senior gals make merry up at Hink’s after school. “I bet somebody’s ears are burning” ... If “A Smile Will Go a Long, Long Way”—this one of Miss Swish¬ er’s really sends us far-r-r! . . . Slane, Carnes, Schaefer, Culver, and Stout take a vacation from the marches and give out with the jive . . . “Black-boy” McElderry in his new ’45 graduating garb . . . “Sine” McElderry, “Cosine” Edris and “Tangent” Skiles terrorize trig class with their “new” game, King’s X. Twenty-two “Oh, Roof”, you’re never satisfied.” “Ahem, Nancy, your slip—” . . . Jerry Markley, a sweet unspoiled Freshman, and his engaging smile flutter the hearts of these frosh gals . . . Oh, these Freshmen! They go from one extreme to the other. Red Smith and Tom Garrett carry on conversation via wireless ... A couple of those glamorous Junior gals take time out to look at the birdie . . . The J. J. D.’s, Jim, John, and Doug., make a quick exit from the band room to be first in line at Hink’s . . . “Sylvia, don’t please! Ah- - ! . . . Hedges, Markley, Lautzenheiser, Crum, Caylor and McNown provide some Junior “oomph” . . . Joe and Phil say “Allah” during Hi-Y informal initiation . . . We’ll have to use the ambulance that the B. H. S. students bought with stamps and bonds to t ake Peacock home. She and Ross are at it again. Twenty-three Class of Class Officers: Athletic Council, Don Sliger; Secretary, Judy Markley; Presi¬ dent, Jim Gilliom; Treasurer, Carolyn Motz; Vice President, Bill Wolfcale. First Row: Oscar Andrews. Second Row: Charles Armstrong. 4 Third Row: Doris Athey, Betty Bailey, Jean Baumgardner, John Beckler, Ted Biberstine. Fourth Row: Pat Bowman, Ines Brewer, Kathryn Buckner, Pat Carpenter, Connie Caylor. Fifth Row: Bill Christman, Jo Ann Christ¬ man, Betty Coffield, Frank Cook, Romola Cooper. Sixth Row: Bob Covault, Pat Crum, Bar¬ bara Downs, Pat Duff, Marceile Elzey. Seventh Row: Phyllis Foster, Nelson Gar- ringer, Jim Gilliom, Martin Goshorn, Joe Grandlienard. Eighth Row: Mary Ann Grove, Max Grove, Betty Grover, Evelyn Haflich, Alyce Ann Hedges. Twenty-four 1946 First Row: Bob Hedges, Kenneth Helms, Claudine Hook, Bill Irving, Edson Ivins. Second Row: Francis Jamison, Phyllis Johnson, Leroy Kindlesparger, Jerry King, Sylvia King. Third Row: Bud Kyle, Jim Lakey, Rosie Lautzenheiser, Jackie Littlefield, Dale Mailer. Fourth Row: Gloria Markley, Judy Mark- ley, Dick Marshall, Kenneth Meeks, Ken¬ neth Meyer. Fifth Row: Pauline Meyer, Jean Moore, Joyce Moser, Carolyn Motz, Carolyn Mur¬ ray. Sixth Row: Norman McFarren, Ann Mc- Nown, Phyllis Neff, Wendell Oman, Betty Lou Pate. Seventh Row: Charles Peek, Dick Poff, Shirley Rowe, Jim Sands, Maxine Shively. Eighth Row: Don Sliger, Norman Smith, Jean Spade, Vaughn Sprunger, Wava Steffen. Ninth Row: Betty Jane Stout, Janet Swisher, Mary Tonner, Paul Tonner, Ber- niece Walters. Tenth Row: Huston Watters, Bob Witze- man, Bill Wolfcale, Norma Jean Young, Joan Zimmerman. Twenty-five Class of Class Officers: Treasurer, Joyce Buckner; Athletic Council, Jack Woodruff; Vice- President, Jane Hamilton; President, Mar¬ ilyn Ross; Secretary, Gladys Markley. First Row: Howard Adams. Second Row: Dick Barnes. Third Row: Norma Baumgardner, Paula Bender. Dick Biberstine, Marjorie Biddle. Fourth Row: Joan Boltin, Jerry Bowman, Jean Brewer, Joyce Buckner, Dick Byrd. Fifth Row: Bill Campbell, Roberta Camp¬ bell, Colleen Compton, Phil Costello, Ag¬ nes Curry. Sixth Row: Roger Davison, Marvin Day, Roger Deam, Larry Dechart, Lois De- Ruyscher. Seventh Row: Rex Fishbaugh, Betty Fletcher, Jim Foster, Wade Furnas, Bonnie Lou Gerber. Eighth Row: Phyllis Gerber, Carolyn Goldsberry, Betty Graber, Jean Graden, Helen Gregg. Ninth Row: Winifred Guldice, Jane Hamil¬ ton, Nancy Heemstra, Douglas Hefty, Gayle Hoeppner. Tenth Row: Jim Hook, Marjorie Huff¬ man, Fred Humphrey, Joyce Huss, Bar¬ bara Johnson. Twenty-six 1947 First Row: Louise Joseph, Jack Karch, John Kennedy, Barbara Kipfer, Jay Klein- knight. Second Row: Esther Kreps, Maxine Kum- mer, Anna Lou Markley, Gladys Markley, Ralph Meade. Third Row: Spencer Meckstroth, Floyd Minnich, Betty Moore, Phyllis Moser, Anita Moser. Fourth Row: Joreen Mounsey, Mary Jane Mowery, Helen Mygrant, Mary McClain, Mary K. Neuenschwander. Fifth Row: Norma Noonan, Rosie Oliver, Caryl Peacock, Barbara Pettyjohn, Jim Powell. Sixth Row: Bob Priddy, Suzanne Prough, Virgil Reber, Russell Ripple, Dean Roof. Seventh Row: Joan Roof, Delores Ross, Marilyn Ross, Deloris Schwartz, Archie Shaffer. Eighth Row: Michael Sheets, Fern Shep¬ herd, Dick Sills, Sue Smith, Ted Snyder. Ninth Row: Mary Lou Sprunger, Ramon Stoller, Suzanne Sturgis, Mary Louise Sutton, Tom Teeple. Tenth Row: Merle Terhune, Joe Ullman, Bill Welsh, Norman Wenger, Jack Wood¬ ruff. Twenty-seven Class of Class Officers: Treasurer, George Magley; Athletic Council, Jim Moffet; Secretary, Carolyn Fritz; President, Don Rudy; Vice- President, Merritt Smith. First Row: Merrill Archbold, Lorella Anderson. Second Row: Viola Andrews, Bob Ap- pleman. Third Row: Joyce Baker, Harold Baum¬ gartner. Fourth Row: Pat Baumgartner, Bob Bay, Betty Bayless, Phyllis Betz, Pat Bickers. Fifth Row: Sara Boltin, Jane Bradburn, Kay Brown, Marcella Brown, Bob Clag- horn. Sixth Row: Betty Jane Cobb, Michael Cody, Carol Jean Costello, Frank Cos¬ tello, Lloyd Dunwiddie. Seventh Row: Nancy Ellenberger, Bob Ellenberger, Max Fetters, Deloris Flesher, Hazel Fletcher. Eighth Row: Mammie Flowers, Betty Fos¬ ter, Martha Foster, Carolyn Fritz, Tom Garrett. Ninth Row: Gene Gilgen, Richard Gleim, Carl Green, Mary Lou Hankins, Martha Heller. Tenth Row: Patricia Heller, Dorothy Hill, Iris Holsinger, Chad Huyette, Bob Karch. Eleventh Row: Marilyn Keller, Betty Lou Kiefer, Everett King, Ginger Kleinknight, Jim Knoble. Twenty-eight 1948 First Row: Francis Knox, Janet Lamson, George Magley, Martha Mailers, Christ Mankey. Second Row: Jerry Markley, Deloris Mey¬ er, Gene Meyer, Doris Miller, James Moffett. Third Row: Madelyn Moon, Betty Lou Moser, Delutha Moser, Joan Moser, Viva Moser. Fourth Row: Barbara Mosure, Mary Ann Mosure, Marie Murray, Wayne McAfee, Mary Lou McFarren. Fifth Row: Leah McKinley, Nellie Nash, Betty Neff, Harold Neff, Betty Neuen- schwander. Sixth Row: Carl Pennington, Winifred Penrod, Bob Perry, Dixie Raber, Bill Roberts. Seventh Row: Don Rudy, Bob Sands, Jack Scharlach, Alice May Sliger, Julia Smith. Eighth Row: Merritt Smith, Richard Som¬ ers, Charles Springer, Ellen Steffen, Dor¬ othy Stotlar. Ninth Row: Ralph Strahm, Earl Strain, Clint Studabaker, Bob Swartz, Wilma Thornburg. Tenth Row: Joan Ulmer, Ronald Ulmer, Barbara Vaughn, Carolyn Warner, June Warner. Eleventh Row: Joan Wenger, Phyllis Wil¬ liams, Bob Worster, Claire Yergler, Eldon Zook. Twenty-nine November -19 4 SUN MON TUB J 5 6 7 12 13 141 icj 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 Thanks for Sept. 6—“Has anyone a pencil I could borrow?” Yes, school has started once again. It may seem like the same old grind to the most of the underclassmen—but for us Seniors who walked up those steps for the last time there was something different in it, and we all felt it. Sept. 8—We started our football season tonight just the way we like best ... by defeating our arch rival, Decatur. After the game the Seniors rubbed their hands proudly at the enormous turnout for the first school dance of the year. Sept. 13—The yell “We want a touchdown” didn’t seem to have much “black magic” behind it this time; we lost to Garrett’s mighty Railroaders. Sept. 14—“Did you vote a straight ticket?” “No stuffing the ballot boxes!” . . . These were the cries which filled the halls today, as the election of class officers got under way. Sept. 23—B. H. S. certainly had a lot of boosters cheering for the old Alma Mater at the South Side grid fight today. The team played a great game, considering the tough com¬ petition. We were defeated 6-0. Sept. 27—“Now write the numbers you hear in the second column, 41-88-23.” It’s those hearing tests again. There goes our lovely alibi for not getting the assignments. Oct. 3—No, you’re not having nightmares in your daydreams. It’s just a deglamorizing Girl Reserve initiation. Oct. 11—The Seniors swing into action at last. The cast of “Where the Dear Antelope Play” has been chosen with Judy Buckner and Harry Brickley playing the leading roles. Oct. 13—Our boys took the curse off of Friday the 13th this year by scoring a 13-6 win over the Portland Panthers: Chuckie Ault was the black cat that crossed the Panthers’ goal line on the first play. Oct. 16—If the army rejects men with flat feet, the halls of B. H. S. will be overrun with 4-F’s after those strolls taken by the new Hi-Y initiates last night. Oct. 17—-“I’m sunk!” “I can’t go home now!” . . . these were a few of the sentiments of B. H. S. students on this long, dreaded day, Report cards! ! Oh, well . . . “if at first you don’t succeed . . .” Oct. 18—Convocation this morning showed a lot of B. H. S.’s hidden musical (records of course) talent. Few people can play like McElderry and his “Hotsie Totsies.” But the thing that amazed us most was Bob Smith’s hour-glass shape and his soprano voice as he and Jack Edris sang “Together.” October 25—Some of our lads got th at “Senior feeling” when they ran out on the football field for the last time tonight. Although the fellows played hard and put up a good fight, they had to yield to the Huntington Vikings. We’re proud of you, Tigers. Thanks for a good season! Oct. 26—Annual teachers’ convention and we have the rest of the week off. We’re going to sleep till noon. Nov. 9—On stage! The Senior class play is on, the community building is filled to capacity, and the curtain opens on a laugh-packed story. Nov. 10—Once again basketball is ushered in with all the typical Hoosier spirit in yells, songs, and screams. We watched our boys defeat the Portland team, and come up on the right end of the 37-33 score. Nov. 15—Home room No. 15 presented a play in convocation concerning the Sixth War Loan Drive. Nov. 17—Our first home game; didn’t it seem good to be on the bleachers again, yelling our lungs out for the team, while they played their hearts out for us? Tough luck, fellows, Auburn just wouldn’t take no. Nov. 23—Thanksgiving vacation and it seems perfect! No school, plenty of good food; but look at the weight we’ll gain. Nov. 30—Those enterprizing Juniors of ours put Bluffton on the map, by broadcasting on the “Junior Town Meeting” over WOWO. Couldn’t you almost see Grandlienard’s grin as you listened to the big words they used? Thirty the Memories Dec. 5—“Conditions are rough all over—” especially since Decatur beat us. Dec. 15—The speed of the Ossian Bears seemed to overwhelm the team tonight . . . we just couldn’t keep up. Dec. 17—The annual Christmas program presented by the Girls’ Glee Club was a beautiful tribute to this best of all holidays. One unusual feature was a candlelight processional by the junior-high boys’ choir. Dec. 22—“We’re dreaming of a White Christmas” with a week and a half of lazy loafing this vacation. Our Christmas convocation featured many attractions but the star of the day was Don Rudy, singing “Silent Night.” Dec. 29—The Tigers ended the old year just as we wished by defeating Pennville, but our spirits were dampened when Harry Brickley and Ted Heemstra left for college. Jan. 5—Do our eyes deceive us or can this really be Jack Gilliom coming down the hall in a suit and tie? That can mean only one thing—Retrospect pictures are being taken today. Jan. 2-9—Dick McElderry and Jack Edris weigh anchor and shove off for Memphis to start training in the U. S. Navy. Jan. 12—The manpower shortage becomes acute in our halls today as five more Seniors—Worster, Moser, Byrd, Smith, and Miller—complete their work and leave at midterm. How¬ ever there wasn’t such a marked lack of men at the Girl Reserve party tonight. In fact the “Jolly Roger” sailed for the South Sea Islands with a pretty full crew. Jan. 23—The situation was well under control tonight as the Tigers took command of the ball and defeated the Gar¬ rett boys 47-37. Jan. 26—That satisfied smile on Coach Turner’s face was a result of our victory over the Berne Bears tonight. Jan. 29—The class of ' 45 has another Joe College as Gene Miller enrolls at Butler University. Feb. 1—Since our president went to college and our vice- president to the service, we today elected Jo Fritz, president, and Bob Baker, vice-president. Feb. 8—The Seniors and Juniors have a right to be proud of fourteen of their classmates today as the National Honor Society elects new members for the year. Feb. 9—The war news looks better already as Bob Smith, Tom Byrd, and Kenny Moser leave for the service. Feb. 16—Our boys seemingly couldn’t miss the basket to¬ night and made goal after goal to turn in their best game of the year by defeating Central Catholic. Feb. 23—Sectional tourney time again, and we sit this one cut as Chester Center takes top honors for the county. The Comet rises again in our halls today under Doris Athey’s editorship, and gets off to a flying start. Keep it up, staff! We’ve missed that paper. Feb. 28—Just eleven more weeks for us Seniors to go. We wonder: Where’s the school agoin’ and what’s it goin’ to do? And who’s agoin’ to do it when the Seniors all get through? February • SUM MON TOE «D TH� 4 5 6 1112 14 h 18 19 20 21 2- 95 26 2 G Thirty-one Thanks for the Memories April -1945 S ' JN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 22 24 25 2 May■1915 SUN MON TU£ WED THU 1 Mar. 1—Aided and abetted by Mary Mailers as referee, time¬ keeper, and umpire, a group of Senior girls and a group of Junior girls played a fast, if rather rough, game of basketball tonight, with the Seniors winning 42-20. Although we all survived the evening, Judy Markley turned up a little the worse for wear, with a sprained ankle. Mar. 5—Victory Corps representatives plowed through that cold March rain and snow today, doing their bit to keep the Red Cross “at his side.” Mar. 21—Another blue star goes on the class service flag to¬ day as Fuzz Brickley is sworn into the Navy. Mar. 23—“One Wild Night” and a capable cast of Juniors led by Connie Caylor and Ted Biberstine held us spellbound from Act I to the last curtain. We’ll never forget Bob Hedges’ portrayal of Jodwillow, the butler. Anyone who can walk on the stage in shorts and still keep a poker face, is tops! Yes, it was a class play to remember with acting to match. Apr. 6—Ushered in by the chorus singing “Waitin’ for the Robert E. Lee” and out by a storm of applause—that’s the Girl Scout minstrel show, “Dusky Doins’ ” with Margie Hill “Ac-cenchuating the Positive” with a rythmical log dance, and “mighty” nice it was. Apr. 20—Two more Seniors, Max Ulmer and Martin Bau¬ man, will be leaving for the Navy soon. This brings the number to eight from our class who have deserted the In¬ diana cornfields for the Seven Seas. Apr. 27—-“Styled in glamour in the Hi-Y manner.” Another year, another banquet. This one boasted something on the special side—a swing band made up of some of the members, who entertained the “Best Girls” with popular songs. Apr. 30—Bob Barnes leaves today to take up his studies at Purdue University. May 4—The Girl Reserves entertain their best pals—their mothers—at the annual Mother-Daughter party. Weren’t you proud of Mom? May 18—Kid Day—and we know you saw that angelic “Baby face” Edington being shoved around in his baby car¬ riage under the watchful eye of “Ma” Reber. Then tonight we change back into our usual dignified selves, as the Juniors show us a grand time at the Jr.-Sr. reception. May 20—Baccalaureate services tonight given by the Rev¬ erend Matthew Worthman were beautiful and impressive. It’s the beginning of the end. May 21—Those fighting athletes of ours receive their re¬ wards for the hard work they’ve done this year at the athletic picnic tonight. May 22—Fritz hands the Golden Key to Gilliom and the Seniors make the rafters ring with “Black and Crimson” for the last time as students of B. H. S. Yes, it’s Class Day. May 23—Here it is—the day we’ve been working toward for twelve years. But now that it’s come we’d like to be just Freshmen again! So long kids, and thanks for the memories. Thirty-two Open to All Life is full of good times for students who take part in the ex¬ tra-curricular activities at B. H. S. Often friends for a lifetime are made through membership in Girl Reserve, Hi-Y, and other club ac¬ tivities. By working in groups, Bluffton pupils learn how to co¬ operate. These outside activities not only boost school spirit, but also prepare young people for lead¬ ership in the post-war world. Thirty-three Picture one Kneeling: Literary edi¬ tor, Anna Lee Hook; Editor-in-chief, Barbara Huffman. Standing: Business man¬ ager, Jo Fritz; Associate editor, Beverly Buckner. Picture two Seated: Typist, Pat Grove. Standing: Typist, Wanda Blair; Sports editor, Max Ulmer; Sports editor, Bob Skiles. Picture three Seated: Feature editor, Doris Swaim; Literary editor, Lela Minger; Cal¬ endar editor, Peg Slane; Calendar editor, Dort Simmons. Standing: Feature editor, Judy Buckner; Literary editor, Martha Worster. Retrospect Staff and Quill and Scroll “Have you got your copy in? The deadline’s Feb. 1—” “How did the snaps turn out, Jack?” “Gee, George, the pictures you took this year are the best yet.” “Well, Mr. Montague, we’ve got several head¬ aches for you tonight!” Did I say headaches? That isn’t the word for it, but that all goes with editing a yearbook. We began to plan our book last October when Barbara Huffman, Beverly Buckner, Anna Lee Hook, and Jo Fritz went to Franklin college to a Press Conference. Here they gathered many worthwhile ideas and suggestions for putting out a year book. These major staff officers, by virtue of their superior work on the Retrospect, were elected in April to membership in the Quill and Scroll Society, an international organ¬ ization for high school journalists. Although the major staff were the only ones to be elected to Quill and Scroll, the other members of the staff are not to be forgotten. They were the ones who dug up the informa¬ tion about the Seniors, who compiled the cal¬ endar and managed the business. Bit by bit the copy was turned in and the pictures taken. After many weeks of hard work and sweat, we finally took our book to press. Today, we proudly present the 1945 Retrospect. Thirty-four Top row: Bob Witzeman, Jean Spade, Gloria Mark- ley, Alyce Ann Hedges. Second row: Raymond Witzeman, Lela Minger, Joanne Fritz, Elaine Cul¬ ver, Max Ulmer, Barbara Huffman. Third row: Judy Buck¬ ner, Anna Lee Hook, Beverly Buckner. National Ho nor Society At last it arrived! The momentous day for which hopeful Seniors and Juniors had waited with bated breath. Yes, you’ve guessed it right —it was Thursday, February 8, the day the newly elected members of the National Honor Society were announced and pins awarded. Prior to the induction of the new members the National Honor Society was a small organ¬ ization but a very important cog in the wheel of education in B. H. S. Its members, Beverly Buckner, Anna Lee Hook, and Judy Buckner, sold war stamps in the book store. On the morning of February 8 the following Seniors were added to the ranks: Elaine Culver, Max Ulmer, Raymond Witzeman, Joanne Fritz, Barbara Huffman, and Lela Minger. Nelson Garringer, Gloria Markley, Alyce Ann Hedges, Jean Spade, and Bob Witzeman were the Ju¬ niors who were elected. One week after the induction of the new members the society elected Beverly Buckner, president; Bob Witzeman, vice-president; and Alyce Ann Hedges, secretary. It also reorgan¬ ized its stamp selling. To be elected to the society is a great honor indeed. The members are chosen from the upper third of their class by a vote of the fac¬ ulty. The number of students selected each year is limited to five per cent of the Junior class and ten per cent of the Senior class. The Constitution of the National Honor So¬ ciety has four major objectives as fundament¬ als in education: Character, Scholarship, Lead¬ ership, and Service. These objectives are rep¬ resented by the letters C. S. L. S. on the base of the keystone, which along with the flaming torch is the emblem for this society. The key¬ stone represents a firm foundation for educa¬ tion, and the flaming torch acts as a light for further knowledge. The activities and projects of this organiza¬ tion were achieved with the aid of the sponsor, Miks Margaret Powers. Thirty-five Senior Class Play “On stage for act one!” “Curtain going up.” The Seniors will never forget their three act comedy “Where the Dear Antelope Play.” Picture One: Angelique Mather (Judy Buckner) who has just returned from school plans to modernize the old fashioned Mather house against the wishes of her Grandmother Perrault (Barbara Huffman). Her father, Henry Mather (Bob Magley), and mother, Sophie (Wanda Blair), think the house is all right the way it is. Picture Two: Ida Candle (Barbara Roof), the stranger, turns out to be an interior decorator who was invit¬ ed to the Mather home by Angelique to do the redecorating. T-Bone (Mar¬ vin Brown), the faithful colored ser¬ vant, just doesn’t understand what is going on in the Mather home. Not to be outdone Ida Candle made excuses to stay in Indian City. Picture Three: In order to prevent her house from being redecorated, Grand¬ mother Perrault starts a false rumor that Henry’s bank has failed. This news leaks out to May Shroud (Patt Price), the town gossip, who came to see the Mathers. She was accompanied by Henrietta Waters (Lela Minger), mother of the rival banker, who offered to help Henry out of his financial dif¬ ficulties. Grandma is beginning to feel uneasy about the rumor she has started. Picture Four: David Waters (Harry Brickley), Henry’s rival in business, has finally convinced Henry that the Mather and Waters banks should merge. Arabella Wiggin (Joanne Fritz), a “culture carrier,” is trying to found a society “for the fruitful use of leisure.” She has sent for Poultney Bellastair Hicks (Don Sands), another interior decorator, to redecorate the house. Every one was surprised when Grandma agreed that if they redec¬ orated the house the people of Indian City would be convinced that the Mathers had not lost their money. Thirty-six Victory Corps Picture One: “Hey, Ann, I’ll see you at the ration board after school.” Ann McNown, Connie Caylor and Judy Markley were three of the many faith¬ ful Victory Corps members who spent their afternoons after school working for the Wells County ration board. They assisted the O.P.A. officials in detail work connected with issuing tractor gas and sugar stamps. Picture Two: “Well, Jo, can you make out this name? It looks like Fudge- huber to me.” Can’t you see those puzzled expressions of Dode and Hookie as they come across these sesquipe¬ dalian names while addressing enve¬ lopes at the ration board. They are just a few of the many high-school students who are doing their bit for their country. Picture Three: “Do you have any extra stickers, Lela? I’m all out, and so is Peggy.” These Red Cross workers saw to it that all the residents of Bluffton were solicited and given membership cards, stickers, and pins. The Victory Corps went over the top by collecting a total of $2,454.60 from the residential dis¬ trict. Picture Four: “Simmons, you take Washington and Market streets.” Mr. Park, chairman of the Red Cross drive in Bluffton, selected captains for each of the five city districts. The captains, who were Barbara Huffman, Anna Lee Hook, Joe Fritz, Beverly Buckner, and Judy Buckner, then allotted each assistant a certain street. Mr. Templin, Wells County Red Cross chairman, was always on hand to check in the con¬ tributions. Thirty-seven Hi-y Hi-Y Officers: Vice-President, Robert Witze- man; Treasurer, Joe Grandlienard; Secre¬ tary, Don Sands; President, Max Ulmer; Sponsor, Mr. Lloyd Ulmer. Not Pictured, Sergeant-at-arms, Ted Biber- stine. April we held the Best Girl Banquet, which is a social highlight of the year. We earned the money for these activities by selling refresh¬ ments at the basketball games. Mr. Ulmer, the sponsor, has given freely of his time to further all the undertakings of the club. “Hi, Joe, what do you know?” “Oh, nothing much, except don’t forget there’s a Hi-Y meeting tonight and you had better be there, ’cause we’re going to have a ‘swell’ time.” Conversations such as this can be heard near¬ ly every Monday around the halls of B. H. S. The Hi-Y platform includes clean living, clean speech, clean sports, and clean scholar¬ ship, and standing on these principles we have accomplished many things. Our annual Hi-Y formal initiation took place in the gym at the second meeting of the year. After the formal initiation the old members took the initiates out into the country and made them walk back into town. The next ordeal was wearing their shirts backwards, wearing shoes that were not mates, furnishing their superiors with plenty of candy, and foregoing the pleasure of speaking to their girl friends. We purchased a Tuberculosis Bond and con¬ tributed to several charitable organizations. In Personnel of Hi-Y Seniors Harry Brickley, Bob Magley, Dick McElderry, Claire Redding, Don Sands, Bob Skiles, Tom Stout, Ray Witzeman, Dick Worster. Juniors John Beckler, Ted Biberstine, Frank Cook, Robert Covault, Nelson Garringer, Jim Gilliom, Joe Grand¬ lienard, Max Grove, Robert Hedges, Bud Kyle, Jim Lakey, Dick Marshall, Jim Sands, Vaughn Sprunger, Paul Tonner, Huston Watters, Bill Wolfcale. Sophomores Dick Barnes, Bill Campbell, Phil Costello, Marvin Day, Larry Dechart, Jim Foster, Rex Fishbaugh, Douglas Hefty, James Hook, Fred Humphrey, Jack Karch, John Kennedy, Spencer Meckstroth, Joe Ull- man, Michael Sheets, Dick Sills, Don Sliger, Don Somers, Ramon Stoller, Jack Woodruff. Thirty-eight Girl Reserves Girl Reserve Officers: Treasurer, Wanda Blair; V.-President, Joan Zim¬ merman; Sponsor, Miss Raab; Secretary, Gladys Markley; President, Bev¬ erly Buckner. “As a Girl Reserve, I will try to face life squarely, to find and give the best.” When forty- three new members accepted this code, they were formally initiated into the organization at the First Presbyterian Church. With a back¬ ground of appropriate organ music played by Norma Jean Young, the initiates, wearing white robes and carrying candles, formed a circle around the altar in the auditorium. Alyce Ann Hedges and Gloria Markley sang “I Would Be True” while the sponsor and vice-president lighted each girl’s candle. The lighting of the candle made her an official member. An informal initiation was held in the high school gym. The new girls did calisthenics, ran relays, played games, and ended the evening by rescuing their shoes from the basketball goals. Much to the dismay of the pledges, they had to come to school the following day with sweaters on backward, with knotted hair, with¬ out make-up, and in knee-stockings. December and January were busy months for the club. The girls planned a Good Fellowship Banquet for the twelfth of January. Martha Worster, with a hard-working group helping her, decorated the high school gym with palm trees, Hawaiian girls, and a pirate ship. Connie Caylor and her committee served a delicious dinner. Judy Markley’s committee furnished enjoyable entertainment. This year the club bought two turberculosis bonds, purchased stamps for crippled children’s support and contributed to the American Red Cross. Miss Raab, our sponsor, has been an inspira¬ tion to the entire club. Her patience and readi¬ ness to help exemplify the ideals of our club. Personnel of Girl Reserve Seniors Wanda Blair, Beverly Buckner, Judy Buckner, Iverne Carnes, Elaine Culver, Joanne Fritz, Suzanne Gar¬ rett, Marjorie Hill, Anna Lee Hook, Barbara Huffman, Maxine Mertz, Wanda Mertz, Lela Minger, Patt Price, Barbara Roof, Avis Ross, Jean Terhune, Dorothy Simmons, Peggy Jo Slane, Doris Swaim, Martha Worster. Juniors Doris Athey, Ines Brewer, Kathryn Buckner, Connie Caylor, Jo Ann Christman, Betty Coffield, Pat Crum, Barbara Downs, Marceile Elzey, Phyllis Foster, Mary Ann Grove, Betty Grover, Evelyn Haflich, Alyce Ann Hedges, Claudine Hook, Sylvia King, Rosie Lautzen- heiser, Jackie Littlefield, Gloria Markley, Judy Mark- ley, Ann McNown, Jean Moore, Carolyn Motz, Car¬ olyn Murray, Phyllis Neff, Shirley Rowe, Maxine Shively, Jean Spade, Janet Swisher, Bernice Walter, Norma Jean Young, Joan Zimmerman. Sophomores Marjorie Biddle, Joan Boltin, Jean Brewer, Joyce Buckner, Roberta Campbell, Agnes Curry, Lois De Ruyscher, Phyllis Gerber, Carolyn Goldsberry, Jean Graber, Jean Graden, Helen Gregg, Jane Hamilton, Nancy Heemstra, Gayle Hoeppner, Marjorie Huffman, Barbara Johnson, Gretchen Kaehr, Maxine Kummer, Ann Markley, Gladys Markley, Mary McClain, Betty Moore, Phyllis Moser, Anita Mosure, Mary Jane Mowery, Mary Kay Neuenschwander, Norma Noonan, Caryl Peacock, Barbara Pettyjohn, Suzanne Plough, Joan Roof, Marilyn Ross, Delores Swartz, Sue Smith, Mary Lou Sprunger, Suzanne Sturgis. Thirty-nine Glee Club Officers: Secre¬ tary, Edna Walters; Pianist, Evelyn Haflich; Vice-Pres¬ ident, Jean Spade; Presi¬ dent, Alyce Ann Hedges; Pianist, Rosie Lautzenheis- er. Girls Glee Club “Say, girls, back there in the alto section— you’re singing the wrong note again. Can’t you tell when you’re hitting the right one?” Eager to learn more about music and to sing, these enthusiastic students get together three days out of every week. Outsiders often think that our glee club doesn’t do much; but here is where they receive a big surprise, for as soon as Mrs. Grimsley takes her place and raises her baton, every member is ready for earnest and hard work. Through cooperation the members have made the organization a success. They have learned to get along with others by forgetting they are individuals. This, of course, calls for patience and understanding on the part of Mrs. Grimsley as well as of the forty members. The annual cantata “The Babe of Bethle¬ hem,” which was held at the Baptist church on December 17, was a joy and inspiration to all who attended. An added attraction was the choir of forty grade-school boys. On class day many Glee Club members re¬ ceived lyres for completing five semesters of Glee. Girls’ Glee Club Members Sopranos Jane Bradburn Connie Jo Caylor Jean Graden Pat Heller Jane Maddux Carolyn Murray Sue Smith June Warner Roberta Campbell Pat Duff Alyce Hedges Ginger Kleinknight Barbara Mosure Caryl Peacock Edna Walter Phyllis Williams 2nd Wanda Blair Bonnie Gerber Evelyn Haflich Rosie Lautzenheiser Joyce Moser Wava Steffen Pat Baumgartner Betty Coffield Mary Ann Grove Gayle Hoeppner Gloria Markley Betty Moore Sopranos Phyllis Foster Pat Grove Nancy Heemstra Jo Ann McNown Phyllis Neff Joan Wenger Altos Joan Boltin Martha Foster Mary Ann Hankins Betty Langle Wanda Mertz Jean Spade Forty Band Seated: Elaine Culver, sax¬ ophone; Iverne Carnes, sax¬ ophone; Jim Gilliom, trump¬ et; Vaughn Sprunger, bari¬ tone. Standing: Tom Stout, drum. What is it that makes our school spirit rise at football and basketball games? Can’t you guess? It’s the band! When the band plays “Black and Crimson,” we fairly burst our throats as we sing our school song, and then with what spirit we yell for our football and basketball games. During the tourney, the band played “Meet Me in St. Louis” while Don Rudy, a member, sang the chorus. A Boy Scout and a Girl Scout held the flag as it was being raised at each basketball game to the strains of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Our band, under the direction of Mr. Bennett, played for the Rotary Club at its Institute of International Understanding, for the Victory Vanities show, sponsored by Sigma Phi Gamma, and for other programs of civic interest. Since only a few members will graduate this year and Mr. Bennett has been training thirty new musicians, the band is expected to be much larger next year. The organization, hav¬ ing had only 45 members, is smaller than in former years. Personnel of the Band Mellophone Jim Hook Chad Huyette Saxophone Iverne Carnes Elaine Culver Marceile Elzey John Kennedy Wendell Mertz Betty Neff Peggy Jo Slane Ronald Ulmer Cornet Howard Adams James Bachelor Bill Campbell Romola Cooper Don Curry Jim Niblick Betty Graber Drums Douglas Hefty Jack Hook Bob Schaefer Tom Stout Bass Robert Priddy Paul Tonner Clarinet Neil Harris Madelyn Moon Billy Rafnel Piccolo Bob Witzeman Trumpet Jim Gilliom Robert Hedges Flute Janet Lamson Suzanne Markley Baritone Bob Ellenberger Gladys Markley Don Rudy Vaughn Sprunger Glockenspiel Pat Crum Rosie Lautzenheiser Martha Mailers Marilyn Markley Trombone Mary Avolyn Culver Bud Kyle Chris Mankey Rosie Oliver Forty-one Seated: Kathryn Buckner, violin; Nancy Heemstra, violin; Bob Hedges, trumpet. Standing: Mary Lou Sprunger, bass viol. Orchestra “Let’s get tuned up! Watch your time!” are familiar sayings to all the members of the or¬ chestra. Thirty-nine musicians meet every Fri¬ day afternoon for rehearsal in this high school organization. To the students the period seems all too short, for as they troop off to class, hav¬ ing reluctantly halted rehearsal, they have a feeling of having really accomplished some¬ thing in that hour of music. Instruction is free to all pupils who are interested, and instru¬ ments are furnished to some. Many are taking advantage of this splendid opportunity to de¬ velop their musical talents, and we are sure that our orchestra will become an even greater and more satisfactory part of our curriculum. Personnel of the Orchestra Violin Mary Neuenschwander Patricia Bickers Nancy Heemstra Katherine Buckner Richard Gilliom Kay Earhart James Foster Joan Prough Larry Dechart tiianne Brickley Bass Viol Mary Lou Sprunger Flute Janet Lamson Piano Rosie Lautzenheiser Clarinet Neil Harris Madelyn Moon Saxophone Iverne Carnes Marceile Elzey John Kennedy Trumpet Robert Hedges Howard Adams Trombone Chris Mankey Rosie Oliver Drum Mary Avolyn Culver Douglas Hefty Suzanne Markley Billy Rafnel Elaine Culver Ronald Ulmer Betty Neff Romola Cooper Donald Curry Bud Kyle Jack Hook Viola Joan Boltin Glockenspiel Marilyn Markl ey Martha Mailers Cello Leah McKinley Betty Cobb Mellophone Chad Huyette Jim Hook Forty-two Entrance to Good Sports Boys and girls who pass through the door to athletics learn life¬ time values of quick decision, fair play, good health, and wise use of leisure time through games and sports. No other school activity can promote leadership, sports¬ manship, and physical develop¬ ment as well as athletics. Forty-three Reading left to right: Joe Larmore, L. E. Templin, Lee O. Turner. Coaches Larmore Joe Larmore is one coach who doesn’t just tell us what to do but he goes farther than that; he shows us what to do and how to do it, and he doesn’t believe in using pads. Joe, the line coach in football, really turns out a powerful line every year. No matter how little the boys know or what their ability is, he makes them into good linemen before the season is over. Besides being line coach in football, he is also our faithful time keeper in the basketball press box. He has missed only four games in the last thirteen years. Keep up the good work, Joe! Templin “Now let’s make twenty-two go all the way this time.” This was the pet phrase we heard so often from L. E. Templin, our head football coa ch and athletic director. It is to him we must give most of the credit for the football knowledge we have with us today. He taught us much and gave all of us many chances to make good. His method of handling boys makes us want to put out all we can for him as well as for the team and school itself. We athletes owe him a great deal for giving us the oppor¬ tunities, and we sincerely hope that he will have many more successful years of coaching at B. H. S. Blackman Our “Johnny on the Spot” could be only one man and that, of course, would be Doc Black¬ man. Never is a boy down with a twisted ankle or an injured knee without Doc’s being there among the first. We have been fortunate indeed in having him as our sports doctor. We shall always remember Doc as one of the best pals we have ever had. Turner “What does he look like? How old is he? Is he married?” Those were the questions we heard about our new coach for basketball and track. Well, after hearing all sorts of rumors, we finally saw our new coach! Dynamite comes in small packages—that is a good description of Coach Lee O. Turner. He took the Freshman football team through an undefeated season, trouncing Huntington (32-0) and then going over and defeating Decatur (26-0). Then he built up a group of hard-working basketball players all of whom proved their admiration for him by their wholehearted cooperation. Judging from what he has accomplished in one year, we foresee a brilliant future for athletics in B. H. S. Forty-four Varsity Football The Bluffton Tigers got off to a slow start in their gridiron battles of ’44 and ended on the lean side of three wins, four losses, and one tie. The Tigers started off by giving our arch rivals Decatur, a 20-0 decision. Then the Tigers dropped three in a row by close margins. Next came a tie with Columbia City and then two decisive wins over Decatur and Portland. In the last game the Tigers lost a hard fought game to a tough Viking squad after leading the first half 12-7. The punting and passing of one Bob Baker was outstanding, while the line plunging and blocking was ably handled by our little two-hundred pound Ulmer. The season began with Decatur, and we started on the right foot. We wallopped them 20-0 with Baker scoring two touchdowns and Edris taking credit for the third one. Next on the list came Garrett, and here we ran into some tougher competition. As a result we walked off the field with a 20-0 defeat hanging on us. Our next foe was South Side, and it was here that we played one of our hardest fought games. Skiles made 120 yards from scrimmage, and carried the ball on almost every other play. We gave South Side one of their closest games all year, and they were Fort Wayne champs. The score was 6-0. Auburn came against us and took us down by a 14-6 count, but they knew they had been in a ball- game. A pass from Baker to McElderry gave Bluffton their lone touchdown. We played Columbia City next and when the first gun sounded, the score was 13-13. Our first touch¬ down came when Smith of Bluffton blocked a Co¬ lumbia City kick and ran all the way across standing up. Then Columbia City made two touchdowns, but with that never-say-die spirit the locals went all the way down the field and Skiles rammed his way over from the five-yard line. Thus for the second year in a row, we played Columbia City on even terms. On October 13 we went to Portland with hopes high, and we came home with another victory under our belts. Ault drew first blood, when he played sneaker along the side, caught a pass from Baker, and took it all the way. Portland came back and tied the score; but once more the Tigers hit hard, and Baker streaked across for a touchdown. Skile’s kick sailed between the goal posts, and the score was Bluffton 14, Portland 6. For the second time this season we beat Decatur this time 14 to 0. Skiles crossed the goal from an off-tackle play and Ulmer’s place kick was good. The Yellow Jackets came back hard and rammed all the way down to the Bluffton two-yard line; but once again the veteran Bluffton line of Smith, Kleinknight, Stout, Brickley, Edington and Biberstine held until the half was over. Our last game was a heart breaker. We lost to a strong Huntington team after leading during the first half. In this game Max Ulmer and Dick Mc¬ Elderry scored a touchdown apiece on long runs. Several times in the last minutes we were in scoring position, but we couldn’t quite get the ball across. With this game ended our 1945 football season. Tom Byrd, our dependable center, was elected hon¬ orary captain. First Row: Chuck Reber, Chuck Ault, Harry Brickley, Ted Biberstine, Tom Byrd, Jim Edington, Tom Stout, Bob Smith, Kenny Moser, Ted Heemstra. Second Row: Dick Barnes, Jim Gaunt, Max Ulmer, Rollie Wolfcale, Jack Edris, Bob Skiles, Dick McElderry, Kay Kleinknight, Bob Baker, Jim Inskeep, Chuck Peek, Bill Wolfcale. Third Row: Lee Turner, Joe Larmore, Vaughn Sprunger, Jack Woodruff, Dean Roof, Max Grove, Bob Witzeman, Merrit Smith, George Magley, Bob Swartz, Tommy Garrett, Phil Costello, Tommy Teeple, Jim Sands, Dick Sills, L. E. Templin. Fourth Row: Bob Karch, Jim Knoble, Pete Strain, Ronald Ulmer, Jerry Markley, Crain Biberstine, Jim Gil- liom, Wayne McAfee, Dick Byrd, Bob Sands, Francis Knox, Winifred Guldice, Harold Neff, Bob Worster. Forty-five Yell Leade rs “Yea! Rah! Tigers! !” With two peppy veteran yell leaders the Bluff- ton rooting section put spirit and enthusiasm into the team. Alyce Ann and Gloria are to be commended for the way they followed the team whenever the icy roads would permit. Their continuous and per¬ sistent leading us in yells pepped up our team even when the odds were against us. We’re proud of them! Student Managers “Why aren’t my shoes in my locker?” “Where is the soap?” “Bring out the towels!” These were familiar screams at our student managers. Dick Byrd and Tommy Gar¬ rett took care of the football squad, while Phil Costello was the slave of the basketball team. A great deal of credit should go to the managers for their individual attention to the teams. Reading left to right MAX ULMER ... a three-stripe, hard-hitting quarter . . . he could always outsmart the opponents . . . well- known for his blocking . . . Senior. BOB BAKER ... a three-year Varsity halfback ... he could kick, pass, or run whenever called upon . . . our only triple-threat man . . . Senior. BOB SKILES . . . our three-year Varsity fullback . . . always there to plunge for those much needed first downs . . . his specialty was place kicking . . . Senior. JACK EDRIS (not pictured) ... a two-stripe halfback . . . known for his ability to turn on the heat when the going was tough . . . Senior. KENNY MOSER ... a husky end ... he riddled his opponents on offensive and defensive . . . Senior. CHUCK AULT ... a tricky pass receiver . . . although it was his first year to wear a football suit, Chuck showed he had the stuff . . . Senior. BOB SMITH ... a hard-to-cover pass receiver . . . an end with two stripes to his credit . . . Senior. i TOM STOUT ... a hard blocker and a sturdy tackle . . . invalu¬ able at a tackle position . . . Senior. HARRY BRICKLEY ... a two- stripe tackle . . . could get down the field before the ball . . . Senior. TED BIBERSTINE ... a good, outstanding, all-around lineman . . . the only underclassman to receive a major letter . . . Junior. KAY KLEINKNIGHT ... a tough guard . . . he always got his man . . . another one-year man . . . Senior. TOM BYRD . . . the captain and a three-year Varsity center ... he was always pepping it up when the going was tough . . . Senior. JIM EDINGTON ... a two-stripe guard . . . he played his two years at Varsity guard po¬ sition . . . Senior. DICK McELDERRY (not pictured) ... a three- striper with experience at end, guard, and half¬ back . . . remembered for his tough defense . . . Senior. Forty-seven Varsity Basketball With a new coach and practically a new basketball team, the Tigers started out on the roads to conquest by taking a hard-fighting Portland team 37-33. Then we hit a slump and after losing two games in a row to Auburn and Columbia City in overtimes, we lost five more by very close scores. As a Christmas present to Coach Turner and all the BlufTton fans the Tigers wrapped up the Huntington Vikings (later state finalists) with eleven points to spare, 37-26. Next came the Pennville Bulldogs who fell before the paths of the Tigers, 43-27. The Tigers in the blind tourney at Hartford them. They must be our jinx! “Look at ’em go!”—that was the cry when the Tigers pulled into a 20-3 lead over the Gar¬ rett Railroaders and later coasted on to an easy victory. Skiles and Wolfcale took scoring hon¬ ors with fourteen and twelve points respec¬ tively. For the second time this year the “Fighting Tigers” won a hot game from the Berne Bears. The locals came from behind in a torrid finish to win 37-31. The tenth lose of the season came when Kendallville upset our “apple cart” by hitting unusually well and taking a 41-39 decision. Back to the victory side again. This time it First Row: Joe Grandlienard, Rollie Wolfcale, “Snag” Swartz, Chuck Peek. Second Row: Chuck Ault, Tom Teeple, Max Ulmer, Bob Baker. Third Row: Coach Lee Turner, Bob Skiles, Ted Biberstine, Phil Costello, Student Manager. City drew Berne for their first foe. In a hard- fought game Bluffton came out on top 40-38. That evening, the Hartford City Airedales de¬ feated the Tigers by four points 33-37. Then with victory in their eyes the Tigers took Lancaster by the score of 39-26. With Skiles burning the baskets in pouring 26 points through the hoops, the Tigers walloped the Warren five 54-32. Decatur did it again—we lost another one to was the Montpelier Pacers. We took this fracas 40-31. In the last game of the regular season Central Catholic of Fort Wayne fell by the wayside by a count of 49-35. Ault surpassed in his floor play by repeatedly stealing the ball from the opponents. In the tourney the Bluffton Tigers lost a hard fought game to the Union Badgers. Baker was high scorer, ringing up 17 points! Forty-eight BOB SKILES—“Big Bob Skiles” . . . our only six footer on the team ... he will be remembered for his tip-ins and his hook shots off the pivot . . . Bob set a new scoring record this year by piling up 252 points in twenty-one games. MAX ULMER—“Mighy Max Ul¬ mer” ... he was best on defense and yet came through in many a tight place when we needed points ... he was especially good at setting up other fellows to score . . . much credit goes to him for our fine season. TOM TEEPLE—“Tricky Tom Teeple” ... he was number six on the squad and the only under¬ classman to make a letter . . . Tom was full of fight and pep and played the best ball when in a tight spot ... a good set shot. CHUCK AULT—“Lightning Ault” . . . he was best known for his ability to hold his man and to steal the ball every chance he got . . . Chuck always drew one of the opponents’ high-scoring men. BOB BAKER—“Boltin Bob Bak¬ er” ... he will be remembered by his one-hand push shots and his coolness on the floor at all times . . . Baker was placed on the all sectional second team. ROLAND WOLFCALE—“Rough and Ready Rollie” ... he was always fighting hard and sink¬ ing baskets when we needed them most ... he was a dead-sure shot from the side. First Row: Bob Karch, Jack Woodruff, Jack Karc h, Jerry Markley. Second Row: Max Grove, Dean Roof, “Snag” Swartz, Dick Sills. Third Row: Coach Lee Turner, Spencer Meck- stroth, George Magley, Rex Fishbaugh, Merritt Smith, Ramon Stoller, and Phil Costello Student Manager. Cubs Intramural The Tiger Cubs consisted mostly of Sopho¬ mores and Freshmen. We like to watch these second-team games because from their ranks will eventually come the Varsity five. With the height of Smith, Fishbaugh, and Magley our future teams should have capable rebound¬ ers. It is impossible to point out a star on the squad since their motto is “team-work.” “All boys interested in playing Intramural basketball report to Room 1 at 3:15.” This announcement brought out all boys who were unable to take part in Varsity sports. L. E. Templin, veteran basketball coach, after allow¬ ing the boys to choose captains and teams, worked out a schedule for the games. Those chosen as captains were Edington, Kay Klein- knight, Marshall, Stout, Redding, Bob Magley, Gaunt and Reber. These boys, chosen for their leadership and ability, proved they were worthy of the honors. Fii ' st row left to right: Jim Gaunt, Kay Kleinknight, Dick Marshall, Claire Red¬ ding. Second row left to right: Chuck Reber, Jim Edington, Bob Magley, Tom Stout. Fifty Track TED BIBERSTINE . . . Bluffton’s middle distance man ... he ran with the best of them in the 440 ... he put out everything he had just to gain a point for B. H. S. . . . he was valuable on the mile relay ... he collected 16% points in the ’44 sea¬ son. HARRY BRICKLEY . . . “Speeds¬ ter” ... he won practically every sprint ... he was elected honorary captain of the ’43 track team ... he excelled as anchor man in the half- mile relay ... he received a first and a second in the N.E.I.C. meet ... he collected a total of 52 % points in the ’44 season. BOB SKILES . . , “Muscles” ... his specialty was putting the shot . . . his best put was forty-two feet and two inches, two feet below the school record ... he placed 3rd in the N.E.I.C. meet ... he collected 9 points in the ’44 season. DEAN ROOF . . . Mile relay ... a stout-hearted athlete ... he ran in the 440 and mile relay . . . only Freshman letterman . . . considered as a promising athlete for the future . . . he collected 10% points in the ’44 season. JACK EDRIS . . . Jack was a valu¬ able man to the relay team ... he took places in the 440, and 220 . . . he was a natural runner with a love for track ... he collected 10% points in the ’44 season. BOB BAKER . . . Pole vault and high jump ... he went to the state in the pole vault ... he tied the school record ... he was elected honorary captain of the ’44 track team ... he collected a total of 74 4 5 points in the ’44 season. KENNETH MOSER (not pictured) . . . Shot put ... he placed 2nd in the N.E.I.C. meet . . . his best throw was forty-two feet and nine inches, only one foot and three inches below the school record ... he collected 20 points in the ’44 season. Fifty-one mam Girls’ Athlet BIKING . . Biking is hard work but well worth the effort, according to these two accomplished cyclists, Joan Zim¬ merman and Shirley Rowe. The G.A.A. members spend many warm spring af¬ ternoons riding “over the hills and far away.” Cycling, like hiking, adds an¬ other ten points in just six hours to that growing total of credits. HIKING . . . These three budding can¬ didates for the infantry, Betty Bayless, Betty Moser, and Barbara Vaughn, are off for a hike through the open country. Hiking, both as a form of exercise, and as a way to spend one’s idle hours, gets our wholehearted approval. Six hours of hiking puts these girls ten points closer to their goal, the coveted G.A.A. award. BASKETBALL . . . Fast, clever ball¬ handling and close capable guarding are the keynotes of this picture and of our G.A.A. basketball teams. Although most of our girls are new members this year they show a definite knack for the game. Here Kay Brown bounces a rapid pass to Shirley Rowe through strong opposi¬ tion by a tough guard, Jackie Littlefield. Fifty-two ic Association TUMBLING . . . Two girls over a horse. Doris Swaim and Judy Buckner dem¬ onstrate for us one of the many tricks they learned in six weeks of tumbling. Sore muscles for the beginners, but not for these girls who have become ex¬ perienced. Tumbling, as well as adding twenty points, teaches the girls grace and agility. ROLLER SKATING . . . Fun on wheels is the theme of the day as these two energetic girls strap on their skates for an afternoon of body-building exercise. Roller skating, a popular sport of young America, is an easy way to stack up those sought-after G.A.A. points. Rosie Oliver and Marceile Elzey, typify the many members who enjoy this popular sport. VOLLEYBALL . . . “Sock it, Doris!” In true Athey-style, the ball is set up to Suzie Garrett, a reliable net player, who will put it deep into enemy territory. Sylvia King, a dependable point getter, stands ready for action. These three girls are typical of the team members who played rough-and-tumble volley¬ ball every afternoon for six weeks to earn their twenty points in G.A.A. Fifty-three “How’s the weather up there, Wolfie?” . . . Flap-jack Baker does a flip flop. . . . “You know, Lela, candy will make you fat. Don’t laugh, Ted, you were once a Hi-Y initiate.” . . . These B. H. S. students haven’t any time to stop and talk between classes. “Watch out, Patt! You’ll be late.” . . . Our hard-working secretaries take time out to gossip a little. “Was it that bad, Carol?” . . . “On your mark! Get set! Go!” . . . “Surprised, Mr. Willey?” . . . “Hold it, Wanda.” . . . We’re fresh out of rocking chairs, so Phyllis Foster substitutes.. . . F. F. pounds out his weekly letter to all B. H. S. service men. “Orchids to Mr. Park.” Fifty-four “Isn’t that stretching it a wee bit, Connie?” That “One Wild Night” couldn’t have been that wild, could it? ... Neffie, Pat, and Ted look slightly bore at their cramming companions. . . . “H .O, H l .O everywhere and not a drop to swim in.” Slane is headed for rock bottom. . . . When Pro¬ fessor Carnahan talks to math students about curves, even Barnes listens. . . . It’s just another last and furious intramural basketball game. . . . What would B. H. S. do without these two janitors who aie always Johnny on the Spot ? . . . Just look at that big smile Phebe’s wearing today. Ten 1o one she received a letter postmarked U. S. Navy. Fifty-five Twelve short years we have together Out of life’s swift-moving span. Years of laughter—years of friendship, Having fun as just youth can. The best time of our lives we shared, But now its drawing to a close. Soon all of us must go our ways, And the future, no one knows. As we re walking toward tomorrow, 7 oward the future, unafraid, Deep among our cherished treasures All our school days will be laid. Yes, our lives are still before us; Yet a little of each heart Stays forever in these hallways Where our fun first had its start. Hand in hand we face commencement And know we needn’t say goodbye; For our lives are interwoven, And our memories cannot die. —Dorothy Ann Simmons . 4 0