Bluffton High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Bluffton, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1952 volume:

r «► - w G N ifLljEN COUNTV PUBLIC LIBRARY 1833 00064 4382 i , GENEALOGY 977. 20P B64RET 1195? ,, . Hi-ho, come to the fair! , C a o 3 CQ m O C V c _Q -D a. RETROSPECT For this we ' re famous . . Aftei- the major harvesting is com- pleted in late September, fun-loving people for miles around stream into the Parlor City for the largest free street fair in the world. Bluffton, the metropolis, with its businessmen, housewives and farmers scurrying up and down Main Street, ceases to exist; Bluffton, the midway, with its sideshows, free acts, amusements and concessions crowding the main arteries, becomes all important. For- mer residents of the city and P. A. Allen alumni, scattered over the United States, make this the occasion for a gala homecoming week. Students of B. H. S. march in pa- rades, display their marching band, work with concessions, exhibit their talents in a mammoth educational show — and love it! In the Retrospect of 1952, the se- niors pay tribute to that extrava- ganza for which its community is justly famous — the Bluffton Free Street Fair! Mental wizards Faculty — Administration, Teachers, Classroom Scenes. Pages 6 to 15. Educated guinea pigs Classes — Seniors, Juniors, Sopho- mores, Freshmen. Pages 16 to 31. Atlas ' s strongmen Sports — Football, Basketball, Intra- mural, Track, Baseball, Varsity. Paaes 32 to 45. Super sideshows Activities — Music. Drama. Clubs, Honoraries, Publications. Pages 46 to 60. Miss Sullivan, Mrs. Wilkinson, Miss Mosny, on the way up! The PRINCIPAL writes to graduates Most certainly we live in a world in which privileges, opportunities and chances for advancement are more numerous than those affoi d- ed to any previous generation. For that reason the youth of today must be given training which will better enable them to adjust them- selves to this more complex world in which we find ourselves. It is the sincere hope that the ex- periences which have been brought to you during your high school days will better enable you to be- come a worthwhile and useful citi- zen of whatever community you may become a part. XiaJu Our nominees for SECRETARY of the year A nationally known typewriter company publicizes its machine by choosing A Secretary of the Year. As one reads the advertisement, it is readily seen that Miss Marilyn Har- nish (left), secretary to the principal, and Mrs. Phyllis Dotterer (right), secretary to the superintendent, meet these qualifications with points to spare. Courtesy, dependability, ac- curacy, neatness, friendliness — they would win every time! A message from the SUPERINTENDENT Education for our time must include thinking as well as knowing. It must develop in students a willingness and ability to do things that con- tribute to our physical, mental and spiritual wel- fare. It must build sound ideals and useful habits and stand firm in all endeavor that is right and morally sound. The doors to new worlds of knowledge are opening. It is our hope and desire that the public will help in the continuous adjustment of the educational program to better meet the needs of youth. We are thankful to share with you the oppor- tunity of today and with your help and guidance we cannot fail in the tomorrow. SCHOOL BOARD ' S Edris re-elected for three year term See tomorrow ' s problems today and act today for tomorrow. This is the wise policy of our Board of School Trustees. A keen interest in education for all the youth of Bluffton is indicated by the careful and ever constant work of the members. Dr. H. D. Brickley has again led the group as president for the school year of 1951 and 1952. Mr. Homer Markley serves in the capacity of secretary, while Mr. John Edris, re-elected for another three year term, is the board treasurer. Mr, John Edris Dr H D. Brickley Homer M-.uklcy Robert X. Bennett B.M.. Butler University; Conimerce: Sophomore Class Sponsor. Harold L. Chamberlain B.M.. Indiana University; Vocal Music; Director of the Girls ' Glee Club; Di- rector of the Mixed Chor- us. Leroy Compton B.S., Butler University; Basketball Coach; Base- ball Coach; Assistant Football Coach. Leslie A. Dold B.S., Butler University; Health Education; Safety; Geography; Junior Class Sponsor; Football Coach; Track Coach; Assistant Basketball Coach. Mosny, Hampton added to FACULTY Miss Janet Mosny, a 1951 grad- uate of Purdue University, taught the newly organized course in speech arts and underclassman English. Miss Mosny was also a junior class sponsor, Y-Teen ad- viser and an assistant in the pro- duction of class plays. Coming to us from a teaching position at the University of Pitts- burgh, Roy Hampton was well qualified to take over the duties of the mathematics department. Sponsorship of the freshman class and the Arc of Alpha were filled by Mr. Hampton. Miss Powers joins Sue Markley, Joyce Ketters. Barbara Phillabaum. and Nancy Sprague in a friendly discussion group at a National Honor Society party. Roy Hampton B.S., Milligan College, M.S., University of Pitts- burgh; Mathematics; Freshman Class Sponsor; Arc of Alpha Sponsor. Dorothy Irey B.S., Ball State Teachers College; Home Econom- ics. Joseph F. Larmore B.S., Ball State Teach- ers College; Industrial Arts; Senior Class Spon- sor; Assistant Football Coach. Marie Luce A.B., Ball State Teachers College; Art. Janet Mosny B.S., Purdue University: English: Speech: Junior Class Sponsor: Y-Teen Sponsor: Assistant Direc- tor of Dramatics. Edwin R. McNown A.B., Indiana University: English: Social Science: Sophomore Class Spon- sor; Director of Dramat- ics: Dramatics Playhouse Sponsor. Eileen Nagel B.S., Indiana University: Latin; English: Senior Class Sponsor; Sodalitas Latinae Sponsor: Assist- ant Director of Dramatics. Fred F. Park A.B.. Ball State Teachers College, M.S. Indiana University; Science: Com- et Adviser; Student Coun- cil Sponsor; Retrospect Business Adviser. Speech a new curricular offering Feeling a particular need for further specialization in oral work, a course in speech arts was added to the curriculum. Several upper division students found that for- mer inhibitions in speaking before a group soon disappeared. Male vocalists came into their own at Bluffton High School this year. The girls ' glee group met every Monday and Wednesday; on Tuesday and Thursday masculine voices were trained; and a mixed chorus, consisting of the boys and a picked lot of girls, convened on Fridav. Mrs. Irey. Mr. Templin. and Mr. Hampton re- view the agenda of the Bluffton Teachers As- sociation for the current school year. Margaret Powers A.B., Depauw University; Commerce; Freshman Class Sponsor; National Honor Society Sponsor. W. C. Ratliff A.B., Indiana University: Science: Freshman Class Sponsor; Ticket Chair- man for School Activities. J. Robert Schlatter B.M., Indiana University: Instrumental Music: Di- rector of the Band. E. Ann Sullivan A.B.. Ball State Teachers College: Health Educa- tion: English; Sophomore Class Sponsor: G. A. A. Sponsor: Assistant Direc- tor of Dramatics. L. E. Templln B.S.. Manchester; Indus- trial Arts; Senior Class Sponsor; Director of Ath- letics: Intramural Sports Program Sponsor. Lloyd A. Ulmer B.S., Ball State Teachers College; Social Science; Freshman Class Sponsor; Hi-Y Sponsor. Ralph G. Wentz B.S., Purdue University; Agriculture; Science; Safety; Junior Class Sponsor; F.F.A. Sponsor. Uonna .M. Wilkinson B.S., Ball State Teachers College; Library; Retro- spect Editorial Adviser; Quill and Scroll Sponsor. Teachers relax, too! Extra-curricular assignmcnt.s, faculty .social gatherings and professional con- fabs unite to afford teachers relaxation from the classroom. In the above photo, Mr. McNown with Jean Fetz- ner demonstrates theatrical make-up technique to senior Thespians. Miss Mosny, Miss Nagel and Miss Sullivan check last minute wardrobe problems in the lower snap. 12 CLASSROOM becomes a happy merry-go-round of learning UPPER LEFT: The facilities and decor of the high school library mark it as one of the most modern in the state. Bernadine Steffen and Barbara Heller select books from the shelves, while (clockwise) Mary Ann Decker, Darlene Denman, Joan Messick and Connie Hinesley use reference materials. UPPER RIGHT: Ted Johnson and Jerry Randall listen to Mr. Wentz ' s ideas on a modern testing program for better farming. LOWER LEFT: Pat Kief- er ' s lemon meringue pie is ready to meet the critical eyes of Mrs. Irey and Ann Elston, LOWER RIGHT: Mr. Ratliff advises Ray Brewer and Judy Krinn on the importance of keeping a careful record of each chemistry experiment. n Facts, figures and fancy TOP: Jessie Osborn receives handy tips on type setting ' from Mr. Templin, a master craftsman in the field. CENTER LEFT: Kav Hefty checks for errors in typing class. CENTER RIGHT: Mr. Bennett illustrates the value of the school ' s new bookkeeping charts to interested students, Ruby Rothgeb and Jackie Somers. LOWER LEFT: Mr. Hampton views with an experienc- ed ej ' e the geometrical theorem which Jim Deming and Pat Vore are trying to solve. LOWER RIGHT: Mr. Larmore, in his typical shop garb, instructs Jerry Croy in the proper use of a plane as Dick DeArmond sands his newly constructed magazine rack and Tom Bulger refinishes an old piano stool. star in scholastic whirl TOP: Bill Shepard keeps a sharp eye on Kent Shady to see that he doesn ' t stuff the ballot box in the class elections conducted bv the civics class. CENTER LEFT; Roberta Rumple and Miss Nagel explain the potency of the old Roman catapult to the Latin class. CENTER RIGHT: ' And furthermore, I firmly believe that the school week should be three days in length I says Max Gerber in speech class. LOWER LEFT: Mrs. Luce seems to be enjoy- ing the soap carving project as much as (back row) Ronnie Moser, Jerrv Mitchell, (front row) Helen Clanin and Don Randall. LOWER RIGHT: Historians Ronnie Fryback and Elea- nor Lee are dealing with a timely, controversial question. 16 EDUCATED GUINEA PIGS Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, Freshmen, all have fun! 17 ' 49, wide-eyes, wrong Don Athan General. Retrospect Business Manager; F, F. A., conductor 2. Sec. 3, Vice-Prps. 4; 4-H: Band; Nat ' l Honor Soc. 4; 1 Sr. Rotarian: Jr, Class Piny; Basketball 1; Intramural Basketball Captain: Robert Hannie Memorial. To some he ' ll always be ■Whimpy . . , m ny agricultural awards have come his way . . . since farming is his aim. he wont waste them. John Bercot General. F. F A.. Pres, ;i. Intramiu ' al Basketball. Stu- dent Council 4. Horses are a particular hobby of his — loves them all, regardless of type or breed . . . his eques- trian thrills have been many ... his election to the high post in F. F. A. was natural, since he ' s always been active in agricultural work . . . plans to be a farmer by occupation ... a favorite chauffeur with his ' 40 Dodge. Eugene Biberstein General. Hi-Y; F. F. A.. Reporter 3. 4; 4-H; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Intramural Basketball. Bebe has been especially 2 active in F F. A. and in i-H work . . . has won many ribbons with his rabbits . . . spends much of his time working with explosives, his hobby . . . future plans in- clude joining the Air Force and after that— he ' ll be a farmer. Babette Boswell General. Y-Teens: G, A. A.; 4-H; Glee; Twirler 2; Comet. Cooking is • ' Bab ' s hobby . . . wrestling at Ft. Wayne occupies her Wednesday nights (as a spectator, naturally) . . . her solo yell with the cheering block made the rafters shake . . , hopes to be a bookkeeper or engage in some form of secretarial endeavor after she receives that diploma. Diann Brickley General. Class Sec. 1. Vice-Pves. 2; Y-Teens; G. A. A.. Sec. 3: Math Club; Latin Club. Sec. 3. Ti ' eas. 4; Dramatics 3 Club. Treas. 4; Glee; Mixed Chorus; Band; Orchestra; Comet; Retrospect Activities Co-Ed.; Nafl Honor Soc. 3. 4. Pres. 3; Twirler 1; Jr. and Sr Class Plays; Jr. Town Meeting Speaker; Psi Ote Ring; Student Council 4. Carl Brown General. Hi-Y; Hi-Y Chorus 3; Band 1. 2; Sr. Class Play; Intramural Basketball; Football 1. 2. Brownie ' s a music lover . . . winning an excellent rating in the dis- trict solo contest was one of his biggest thi-ills . . . made all of those long hours of studying vocal music seem worth-while . . . music and dramatics will be his area of study at Franklin College. Thomas Bulger General. Intramural Basketball- Intramural Golf. Tom spends his after school hours delivering for Montgomery 4 Ward ' s in his new red Studebaker truck . . . don ' t play cards with this boy if you ' re a poor loser . . . wants a job after graduation with a little time left for huntmg. fishing and traveling ... an important member of the stage committee foi both plays. Helen Clanin Commercial. Helen is really a tricky guard on the girls ' basketball team in health ed , . . always a very faithful membei- of the cheering block . . . teachers really ap- preciated her typing ability . . , intends to seek em- ployment after graduation . . . her skillful fingers pro- duced many clever decorations seen about B. H. S, LEFT: Officers for a thrill packed senior year were Barbara Pearson, secretary; Chad High, vice-president; Jerry Croy, athletic councilman; Nancy Sprague, treasurer, and Vic Vore, presi- dent. SENIORS 18 rooms, jammed lockers Garnet Cooper Academic. Math Club, Librarian 3, Sec. 4. Garnet ' s hobby is collecting wild flowers . . . helping people is her goal in life ... an active interest in religious edu- cation keeps her very busy . . . possesses the longest tresses in the clasj . . . likes everything about the outdoors . . . has foreign pen pals . . . plans to attend Hinsdale College in Illinois to liecome a missionary nui-se. Jerry Croy General. Athletic Councilman 4; Hi-Y; Student Council 3; Intramural Basketball Captain; Track. ' Pudd served as chairman of the stage committee for the junior class play ... on the same committee for the senior opus . . . cap- tained the intramural Hillliillies to fame and glory . . . knows all about the ti-ials and tribulations of farmmg, but prefers another job after graduation. Sharon Curry Commercial, Y-Teens: Glee: Student Council 4; Retrospect Typist. Known to m: ny of her friends as Boots ' . . . 2 the Brooklyn Dodgers, whom she affectionately calls The Bums, are her hobby . . . such a lot of cheering at the games comes out of such a small package . . . served as typist for several teachers . . . thinks maybe she ' d :ike to be a farmer ' s wife. Margaret Davis General. Dramatics Club, Vice-President 4; Band; Sr. Class Play; Retrospect Typist. Maggie ' s after school job at the Snug Restaurant gives her a chance to meet people, that she likes ... a member of the woodwind quintet that won a superior rating in the district music contest . . . her aspiration in life is to be a lady in white . . . likes dramatics. ; Dick DeArmond General. Dick £pends most of his spare time keeping his car in good running condition . . . this is a necessity, I since he takes so many long trips . . . particularly en- joys reading, fishing, hunting and sports . . . he 11 seek employment after graduation . . . chief lighting effects man for both the junior and senior class plays was one of Dick ' s major accomplishments. Everett Elliott General. Hi-Y; Math Club; Dramatics Club; Band 3, 4; Jr. and Sr, Class Plays; Pep Band. Jr. To wn Meeting, Kvie came here from Liberty Center as a junior . . . seldom seen without his blue Che y c-ose by . , . three superior ratings at the district music contest attests to his loyalty for his favorite hobby — music . , , wants a music degree from I. U. Ann Elston General. Y-Teens: Dramatics Club; Glee: Jr. Class Play; Sr. Class Play Prompter, Baking is Annie s chief claim to fame . , . plans to attend Purdue University to become a home economics teacher . . quickly acquired an authentic English accent for her role of a British girl in the Jr. Play . . , a chartei- member of the Dramatics Playhouse. Dorothy Elzey General. Dorothy favors volleyball and any sport in which she can participate . . . her skills are chiefly in the domestic field . . . her nimble fingers have made many garments . , . cooking is second nature for her ... a job which will allow her to specialize in secretarial training will be her aim after she has that coveted diploma in her hand. RIGHT: Mr. Larmore, Miss Nagel and Mr. Templin, senior class sponsors, make a final check on Vic and Chad ' s committee assign- ments for the dance after the Portland game. 19 ' 50, pledgeships, pins, Lester Faus Industrial Arts, Student Coimcil 1: Freshman Basketball; In- tramural Golf. Les belongs to the growing group of stocK 1 car racing fanatics . . , plans to be a navy blueprinter . . . after four years of such experience, he ' ll try for a blueprinting position with the General Electric Company . . . he ' s chief maintenance man for his Ford. Joyce Fetters General. ' Y-Teens: G. A. A.. Treas. 2; Dramatics Club: Band: Orchestra: Majorette: Comet Business Manager: Quill and Scroll. ' Vice-Pre?. 3, Pres. 4: Nat ' l Honor Soc. 4. Sec. 4: Jr. and £r. Class Plays. Joyce thrilled us at football games with some fancy baton twirling . . . had a class in twirling ... to Indiaiiapolis for nurse ' s trainmg. Glendolyn Fetzner General. Y-Teens: Dramatics Club: Retrospect Typist; Band: Orchestra. Another basket! Je:;n is on the loose 2 in health ed again . . . keeping a scrap book and crochet- ing are among her varied hobbies . . . she ' ll discontinue her duties in the County Agent ' s office after graduation . . . wants to enter International Business College in the fall . . . this girl c.n really make a typewriter smg. Betty Foreman Academic. Y-Teens. Betty says she acquired the name of Spike early in life . . . moved here from Muskegon. Michigan, her senior year . . . has kept a diary for years— such willpower . . would like to take her nurses ' training in Indianapoli-; . . . has a very lyrical speak- ing voice . . - made friends qtiickly. Chad Fornshell General. Hi-Y, Sec. 3: Math Club: Hi-Y Chorus 2. 3; Ketro- spect Sports Co-Ed.: Student Council 2; Nat ' l Honor Soc. 3 4 Pres. 4: Sr. Rot rian: Varsity: Trjck; Basketball. Hon- orary Captain; Football: Jr. Class Play. Chad made broad jumping history . . . scared everyone with a case of in- fluenza before Regional Easketba ' l Tourney . . . wants to be a coach ... on All-Sectional Basketball Team. Susan Gallman General. Y-Teens; G. A. A.; Dramatics Club: Band l. 2. 3. 4; Retrospect Editor-in-Chief; Ccmet: Quill and Scroll i. Scribe 4: Jr. and Sr. Class Plays; Student Council 4; Jr. Town Meeting: Orchestra; Pep Band. Horseback riding is Susan ' s ide a of time well-spent . . . dramatically inclined . . . %vill travel to Miami U. for teacher training. Max Gerber General Hi-Y; Math Club; Dramatics Club; Hi-Y Chorus 3 Mixed Chorus: Sr. Class Play, He also answers to 4 Maimaduke ... a collector of fine classical records ... his choice of a career is interior decorating . . . be- c ine well known for his unique characterizations in the senior class play and the Christmas pi ylet . . . Saturday finds him working at Huflich and Monisseys Shoe Stole. Richard Gilliom Academic Class Pies. 1; Hi-Y. Pies. 4; Math Club. Pies 4 Hi-Y Chor ' js 2. 3; Band 1, 2; Student Council 1. 4 Pies 4 Natl Honor Soc. 4: Sr. Rotarian; Varsity: Football- Basketball; Baseball: Track; State Algebra and Geometry Contests; Orchestra. Gillie wants to go to Purdue University to become an engineer . . . quite a baseball hurler. LEFT- Arleen Soward ' s diploma is gazed upon in fond admiration by juniors Barbara Weaver and Don Vore and fellow graduate Chad High. SENIORS 20 committees, notebooks James Gregg Genrral. H.-Y; Hi-Y Chorus 2. 3; Mixed Chorus. Pres. 4. Student Council 2. 4; Sr. Rot rian; Varsity: Footba!!; Track: Basketball: Intramural B-sketball Captain; Intra- mural Bowline C=iptain, Says his nickname is Grape- niits - . . labeled his intramural team the Rinkadinks . , . his Hi-Y attendance is almost flawless ... a starting tackle for the Tree is Jim Grove General Varsity: Football: Basketball; Baseball; Track. Yogi. ' a name hn inherited from a well known Yankee, has singing as his hobby , . . his impersonations of Billy Eckstine and Frankie Laine are in constant demand . . . Arthur Murray could teach him little ... a versatile trackman, an iron -horse hurler. a shifty left halfback. Carolyn Hammond Commercial Y-Tecns: Band 1-4. Pep Band; Retrospect Typist, Caroyns basic interest is music, any type . . . : during her high school career, she has been a saxophone player for the B H. S. band . . . likes movies . . . she intends to get a typing job come June . . . served as secre- tary for se ' cral teachers her senior year. Russell Hay General Hi-Y: V-irsily: Basketball: Baseball; Sr, Ro- tarian- Bud or Hazy , this versatile lad is known by either . . - in his sophcmorc year, he mo ' ed here from Huntington . . . Buds recitation of Tony, the Fisherman ' is a legend around B, H. S, , . . tennis and basketball arc hi s f?i -orite sport = .an inveterate tease around school ... all business on the hardwood. Kathryn Hefty General, Y-Tccts. Prcs 4: G A, A . Vice-Pres, 3; Glee; Student Council 4 Kays hobbies are cooking and ; collecting dogs (china, stuffed and alive) . . , plans to follow her na ' ural artistic talents after graduation or work with finall children in a nursery . . . knows the great Southwest as her own backyard. Clara Jane Herrberg Home Economic Y-Tcens: Band 1-4: 4-H; Retrospect Ac- tivities Co-Editor; Pep Band. What Janic cant do with a needle and thread! . . . has won many prizes in 4-H both for cooking and sewing . as a junior, she modeled her dress-up ensemble at the Indiana State Fair . . . her big goal for the future is a nursing career. Chad High General. Class Vice-Pres. 4; Hi-Y. Treas. 4; Student Coun- cil 3; Hi-Y Ch-rus 2. 3: Sr. Rotarian; Baseball; Football: [ Intramural Bowling Captain; Intramural Basketball Cap- tain: Jr Class Play. Skating is Chads hobby ... led his C, V. Kids throunh the intramural basketball com- petition . . , a course in accounting and the Air Force are his goals. Marlene HolJoway Commerci il Y-Ten-. Glee: Rrtrospcct Typist, Marm is a devotee of the Cleveland Indians . . her sole amtjition in Pfe is to get job which pays lots of money . . . possesses the attributes of a fine secretary . helped Mr. Templin, athletic direc ' or. with his correspondence throughout her senior year . . , served on the business committees for the class dramatic productions. Richard Holsinger General Dick ones . . Mixed Chorus; Intramural Basketball Captain. ; int ' iested in guns, especially old fashioned captains the Holy Rollers intramural basket- ball team ... ho sincerely believes that Uncle Sam will take care of his immediate future . . hopes its the Navy . clerking or mechanical work would be his choice of work. RIGHT: ■■Didn ' t you want a third period study, Jerrv? This close scrutiny of program cards is the general pattern noted on the opening day of school. Most students survive — Jerry McKee did. 21 ' 51, rings, letters, masks, Mary Ingmire General. Y-Teens; Glee; Dramatics Club. Mary finished graduation requiremonts at mid-term and she ' s now Mrs. 1 Gipson . . . i-esides in Westfield, Indiana . . , bee uti till soprano voice . . , a charter member of the Dramatics Playhouse . . . Mary came to P. A. Allen High from Carmel. Indiana. Judith Irish General. Y-Teens; Glee; Mixed Chorus; Judy moved here from Loraine. Ohio, her freshman year . . . she im- mediately won one of the coveted yell-leading posts and ha.s kept it . . , an accomplished pianist . . . she is interested in all sports, but this interest is particularly keen concerning the Cleveland Indians . . . Indiana Uni- versity is her college choice. Ruth Johnson General. Glee. When Ruthie was a sophomore, she moved here from Pleasant Mills . . . music and letter 2 writing are on her list of hobbies . . . she has spent her aftci- school hours at the Mon-is Store . . . will continue to work there for awhile after graduation ... an office ,1ob in Fl Wayne woulri .sujt hci- for st early employment. Hilda Kahn Homo Economics, Y-Teens; Retrospect Typist. Hilda ' s novel nickname is Hildew . . . enjoys wi ' iting letters and sewing fine seains ... an office ,iob in Ft. Wayne is in Hilda ' s plan for the future . . . always to be re- membered as a haid-working concessionaire at the home football games. Patricia Kieier General. Y-Teens; G. A, A.; 4-H; Glee; Comet; Jr. Class Play Prompter. Pat ' , of course, for shoii: . . . en,ioys 3 listening to Hilliaid Gates report Zollner Piston games . . . her hobbies are sewing, cooking and athletics , . . has her share of 4-H ribbons ... an enthusiastic mennber of the black and ci ' imson cheering block . . . wants a rccrctarial job or one in a business store. Aaron Kipfer, Jr. General. Hi-Y; Band; Hi-Y Chorus 2, 3; Intramural Bas- ketball. J. R. plays the baritone for the band ... as a junior, he won an excellent rating for his solo in the District Music Contest ... a mcinber of the ensemble which received the same rating this year . . . been woi ' king at the Isch Hardware Store . . . expects the Army to request his scjviccs. Joe Knobie General. Student Council I; Mixed Chorus; Varsity; Foot- ball; Baseball; Ba.sketball 1; Intramural Basketball Cap- 4 tain. Goes by the title of Judge . , , thinks hell be in the Navy before too long . . , call.s his intramural hoop- stcrs the Dabs . . , he ' s in love with .spoits. gcnerall.y, and football and baseball, specifieally. Bill Kyle Gcnci-al. Cla.ss Athletic Councilman 1 , 2; Sr. Kotarian; Varsity; Baseball; Intramural Bowling Captain: Intramural Basketball, Bill rates liascball as his favorite sport, as a spectator or a participator . . , his bowling records are the ones to boat . . . plans a career in the Navy . . . doesn ' t need to leave homo until he hears the first bcH. LEFT: Connie Miller and Maiiene Holloway register last minute voters in the class election. 22 wigs, formalsy tuxs Warren McBride General. Hi-Y; IMath Club: Latin Club. Sec 3. 4; Dramatics Club. Pros. 4: Hi-Y Chorus 2. 3; Comet; Retrospect Snai) Ed : Student Council 3. 4; Sr. Kotarian; Jr. and Sr. Class Plays. Warren ' s hobbies are reading and coin collecting . . . could be seen cx ' crywhero important with fl sh bulbs . . . plans a business course at I. U. Richard McFarren General. Dick is another scnioi- fond of music, in fact, he ' d like to make it hi ' occupation . . . has his diploma from the Fort Wayne Music Center as a music teacher . . . reading is really a favorite of his . . . likes for it to be a well-balanced diet of both no ' els and magazines . . his muscles proxcd valuable in all senior productions. Jerry McKee General Hi-Y; Math Club; Band I. 2. 3. 4. Pies. 4; Bas- ketball 1 : Track: Intramural Bowling Captain: Intra- : mural Basketball Captain: Jr. Class Play; Pep Band, for some odd reason his nickname is Gerome Mackue ' . . . as a drummer in the band, he really made those sticks fly , , . would like to see the world ia Uncle Sams Navy. Betty McCarty General, Class Sec, 2; Y-Teens; G. A. A.: Dramatics Club; Glee, Sec. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus; Com-:t; Retrospect Tj-pist; Cheerleader 3. 4; Jr. Class Play Prompter. A graceful dancer. Betty has m de tap dancing and ballet her hobby . . , yelled herself hoarse on more than one occasion ... a pert Jr. Miss Indiana candidate . . . I. U. for her. Sue Markley Gcnciai Class Vicc-Pres 1. Treas. 2; Y-Tccns; G. A A ; Math Club. Vice-Pres. 3; Dramnics Club; Glee; Mixed Chorus; Ccmet ; Retrospect Sr. Ed. ; Natl Honor Soc. 3. 4. Vice-Pres. 3; State Latin Contest: ; Jr. Class Play; Sr. Class Play Prompter. Susie ' observed Bluffton ' s elemen- tary teachers for a year and decided that was for her . . . I. U. Constance Miller Commercial Y-Teens; G. A. A ; Comet; Retrospect ' typist; Sr, Class Play. Connie Jo is her moniker . . . being an avid sports fan. ball games are her hobby ... an enthusi- astic member of the girls ' ' ol ley ball team . . . squires many a student in her green Ford. Trigger ' . . . she s quite a judge of fine Boston terriers. Jean Miller General. Class Treas. 1; Y-Teens; G A. A ; Dramatics Club: Glee; Band 2; Comet; Cheerleader 1. 4; Jr. and Sr. Class P!ays: Jr. Town Meeting. Jean ' s interest is writing short stories and poetry . . . hopes to ha ' e a novel published under the pen name of Jone Arden . . . her lo -e of drama has gi en public many enjoyable moments . . . this busy gal also plans a cai ' cer in nursing. Mary Jane Minnich General Y-Teens. See. 2: Retrospect Typist. ' Mighty Minnie is the nickname her school chums affectionately tacked on her . . . hobby is KTiting letters — can ' t under- stand her friend ' s procrastination in the matter . , . for both junior and senior class plays she served on the busi- ness committee . . . really a ticket sales booster ... a typing or bookkeeping position would please her. RIGHT: In cooperation with the school ' s ex- panding health program. Nurse Fellows checks Bessie Osborn ' s vision. SENIORS 23 ' 52, caps, gowns, awards, Frederick Nickel Academic. Hi-Y; Math CI lib, Vice-Pres. 4; Orchestra; Retrospect Sports Co-Ed.; Nafl Honor Soc. 3. 4, Treas. 3; 1 Sr. Rotarian; Varsity; Football; Basketball; Track; Intra- mural Basketball; Golf Team; Tennis Team; State Alge- bra. Latin and Comp. Math Contests; Jr. and Sr. Class Plays; Jr. Town Mectinc Speaker. Bessie Osborn Home Economics. Bessie especially likes physical educa- tion ... a snappy basketba ' l player . . . Bessie ' s the twin in our class . . . likes to cook and she certairuy knows how! - - . has a huge scrapbook. . . takes in most of the good movies - , , Bessie will probably wor at home after graduation. Richard Osborn General, Rick, a mechanic at heart, gets ?mple oppor- tunity to practice on his meny Oldsmobile . . . would 2 like to be a mechanic for Uncle Sam ' s Air Force . . . his experience in the field of plumbing has been extensive . . . this boy knows how to work! . . . for physical exer- cise, Rick will take an evening of roller skating any time. Barbara Pearson General. Class Sec. 3, 4; Y-Teens, Vice-Pres. 3; 4-H; Band ; Orchestra ; Retrospect Typist ; Jr. Class Play ; Pep Band. Barb loves to cook and sew ... in fact, the preparation of fancy culinary dishes has become her hobby . . . pctive in 4-H. she has held many offices and taken prizes for her pro.iects . . . office work sounds fine to Barb after graduation. Barbara Phillabaum Academic. Y-Teens; G. A. A.; Math Club; 4-H; Glee; Comet: Retrospect Underclassman and Faculty Editor; 3 Natl Honor Soc. 4; Barb spends her working hours at Caylor-Nickel Clinic . . . she will take her nurses trammg at Indiana University . . . give the lady a book to read , . . loves to experiment with new recipes . . . call on ■Barb when accuracy counts. Joseph Sands General- Hi-Y; Math Club; Mixed Chorus; Intramural Basketball Captqfn; Intramural Bowbng; Intramural Golf Team 2. Joe returned to B. H. S. as a sophomore . . . plans to seek a little excitement in another town and then enli.st in the Air Force . . . likes mechanical work . . . led the intramural Twerps to victory. Ted Santon General. Hi-Y; Student Council 4; Sr Football; Basketball: Baseball; Track, 4 B. H, S. ' s most ver. ' atilo athletes . tion of being elected to N, E, I. C. All , Rotarian; Varsity; Curly is one of . . has the distinc- Confcrence t ' ootball Team his .junioi ycai ' 52 All Sectional Tc m athletes in action . . chosen to guard post on the . . en.ioys watching professional to collece for him. Kent Shady Industrial Aits Band; Ficshman Basketball Manager; Intramural Ba.sketball; Intramural Golf. Kenny calls huntinc hi.s chief hobby ... a money-making job after graduation will meet with his approval ... he plans to enlist in the Navy eventually . . . likes to read if the material offei-s plent.v of action and thrills . . . plays for the intramuial Twerps. LEFT: Keglcr Bill Kyle sends one down the alley for a sure Strike! OPPOSITE PAGE SNAP: (Clockwise) Minnich, Boswell, Elston and Curry dining at the Jr.-Sr. Reception. 24 crowds diplomas William Sheparcl Academic. Inlramiiral Ba?ketbaU, Bill ' likes a good checker g me, but not quite so much as a good book — the print is never too fine, nor the pages too numerous . . . after graduation he ' d like to earn some money befoi-e going to college . . . scientifically minded. ' Biir ' will major in cither cheinical or electrical cngmcermE- Arleen Sowards General. Y-Teens: Band; Pep Band: Comcl. Girl Scouting interests keep Arleen busy . . active as a committee worker . . . works at Caylor-Nickei Clinic . . . may con- tinue in this field and become an X-ray technician . . . tocts the flute for our musical entertainment . . . she graces our title page. Ned Speheger General Class Pres. 2. 3; Hi-Y: Student Council 2. 3: Sr. Rotarian: Varsity: Baseball: Track: Football: Basket- ball. His nickname Speed is a play on his last name, but could apply as well to his abi ' ity to maneuver . . . the Navy has always fascinated him . . . maybe hell make a career of it . . . further education of some typ? is en his agenda. Nancy Sprague General Class Treas 3. 4. Y-Tecns: G A A., Sec, 2. Pies. 4: Math Club. Sec. 3; Dramatics Club: Glee. Vice-Pres. 3. Pres- 4: Mixed Chorus: Comet: Student Council 4: Natl Honor Soc 3. 4. Sec. 3: Jr. and Sr. Clas-s Plays. D. A. R. Award: Book Store Clerk: Cheering Block Pres. To I. U. to become a teachci- . . won the D, A. R. contest in Wells Co. Jo Ann Stogdill Ctmmeicial Y-Teens: G A A . Treas. 3: Dramatics Club: Glee: Mixed Chorus: Band: Orchestra: Twirler 1. 2, 3: Retrospect Typist; Ccmet: Jr. Class Play. Stogie plans to u T licr office practice experience after she ' s out of school . . . the part of the French maid in the Jr, Class Play was made to order for her animated chatter. Joan Terhune Go erai Y-Tecn ; G.A.A.: Glee: Rctrot-pcct Typis:t. Josie s practical hobby is co lecting itcm=: for her hope chest . . . plans lo be a June bride . . . enjoys singing . . . an enthus iastic booster of the black and crimson . . . fo ' id of reading, especially current material. Jerry Uptgraft General Hi-Y; Math Club: Varsity; Football: Basketball. ■Upty moved to B. H. S. from Petroleum his senior ( year . . immediately won major B s in football, which was a new experience for him. and basketball ... an a id sport ' s fan himse ' f , . . plans to study at Ball State to be able to teach physical education in the grades. Vic Vore Academic Class Pros 4: Hi-Y. Math Club: Retrospect As- 5cc:ate Editor: Student Council 1-4: Sr. Rotarian; Fresh- man Football Manager: Jr. Class Pl y, Vic ' is a whiz at playmg checkei-s and chess . . . reading is a favorite rec- rcaticn . . . plans to study medicine at I. U. Extension . . . found bejiq senior class prexy -ci- - dermnding. Tom AVoodard General Woody s Taxi is always parked conveniently for ready ser ' iee . . mechanics is one of his chief • interests in life . . . someday he ' d like to study radio and television repairing in Detroit ... in the meantime he ' d be satisfied with a good factor - job . . . hunting and fishing constitute his favorite leisure time activities. Eva Zook General. Y-Teens: Dramatics Club: Glee; Mixed Chorus: Retrospect Typist; Bowling League. Another Strike! E -as an expert at her fa ' orite recreation, bowling . . . her c: in collection is reaching new highs . . . a good secretarial position in a store is what she ' s looking forward to finding . . . typing is her specialty. SENIORS mm a % ' ' A ' £i.i ywlf 1 25 JUNIORS have high ROW 1: Barr, Beer, C. Rose Ben- nett, E. Betz, Billingsley, Bow- man, Bracht. ROW 2: Brewer, R. Brown, N. Carnall, Jim Cobb, Collier, Conklin, Cossairt. ROW 3: Courtney, Cupp, Dobson, R. Ellenberger, Ferguson, A. French, C. Garrison. ROW 4: Carton, Gass, D. Gerber, C. Hammond, Harvey, C. Hel- ler, Hook. ROW , ' 5: Barrel Irving, David Irving, Kean, Jo.yce Krinn, Jud.v Krinn, Kummer, Lane. LEFT; Mr. Wentz and Miss Mosny, junior sponsors (Mr. Dold was not present for the picture), check the candle sup- ply for the Jr.-Sr. Reception. 26 scholastic average ROW 1: McKinncy. Manlcv. A. Markley. Mead, Melton, Joan Messick, F. Meyer. ROW 2: V. Myers, M. Millhol- land. Muster, K. Noonan, Oman, J, Osborn, Perry. ROW 3: Reid, F. Reiff, Roth. Rothgeb, Sawyer, Schott. J. Sommers. ROW 4: T. Stogdill. Svvagart, Tangeman, M. Taylor, Thoma, M. Ulmer, V, Van Emon. ROW 5: Venis, D. Vore, Weaver, T. Welsh, Whitman, M. Wil- liams, Young. NOT PICTURED: B. Uptgraft. Jr. Class Officers: President Dick Brown, Athletic Councilman Roger Roth, Secretary Mary Lou Williams, and Treasurer Ann Markley, (Vice-President Jack Dobson was not present for the picture). SOPHOMORES prepare ROW 1: Armey, Arnold, R. Ath- an. Barton, Bayless, Baylog, Bertsch, Boltin, Bowcn. ROW 2: L. Brown, Jerry Cobb, Collins, J. Curry, Deming, L. Denman, Donnelly, C. Ellcn- berger, S. Ellenberger. ROW 3: Emshwiller, Farling, Jerry Fetters, Foster, Fryback, J. Garrison, Gebele, L. Geisel, Harnish. ROW 4: D. Hay, J. Herrberg, J. Higgins, Hinesley, G. Holloway, Hovdc, Hower, ' M. Hyde, R. Hyde. ROW 5: P. Johnson, T. Johnson, Justice, M. Kahn, Keller, King, Kizer, Kleinknight, S. Larmore, E. Lee. LEFT: G. Holloway. Farltng. and Jeny Fetters cctting ready to face an exam . . . Charlotte Ellenberger. with Mary- belle Kahn. ea.sts her vote for class president. 28 for the future ROW 1: Leimgruber, S. Lock- wood, McAdams, E. McBride. C. McCurty. J. McFaiien. Mai- lers, M. Marklev, E. Messick. ROW 2: Jerry Messick, V. Meyer, M. Micklitsch, R, Milholland, Joyce Miller, M. Miller, N. Miller, Mitchell, C. Moser. ROW 3: F. Moser, R. Moser, Munson, Murray, P. Myers, J. Noonan, M. O ' Brien, Oliver. P. Osborn. ROW 4: T. Reiff, W. Reiff. Reims- chisel, Rhodes, K. Robbms, Rumple, Rush, N. Sowards, H. Sprague. ROW 5: R. Stogdill, Strain, Stuck, K. Taylor, R. VanEmon, P. Vore, Wenger, Wolfcale, Zingsheim, K. Zoll. RIGHT: Class ofricers: President Mai- lers. TreasLiier Munson, Vice-President R, Athan, Athletic Councilman B, Reuf (Secretary C. Moser not pictured I . . . Class sponsois: Miss Sullivan. Mr. Ben- nett and Mr. McN own. 29 7 i TTjfS I , ! i.- i |r FRESHMEN need ROW 1: Arend, Becker, C. Sue Bennett, D. Bennett, C. Bercot, C. Betz, L. Betz, Borne, F. Brickley. ROW 2: Buc ' kner, Butler, Cap- tain, S. Carnall, Christianson, L. Clanin, H. Clark, S. Clark, Costello. ROW .3: Creek, J. Davis, R. Davis, Davison, Decker, D. Denman, Dorrance, Dunwiddie, Eiting. ROW 4: Fields, Flowers, D. Forn- shell, Franze, T. Fi ' ench, D. Garrison, Gccls, R. Geisel, Gordon. ROW 5: Graham, Gray, Jane Gregg, S. Gregg, J. Grover, V. Grover, Harter, B. Heller, Hies- ter. ROW 6: E. Higgins, E. HoUoway, Huflman, N. Johnson, Kilty, S. Kipfer, Knight, E. Kyle, Lang- el, L. Larmore. LKFT: Micklitsch has locker trouble. . . . Class officers; Secretary Langel, Pi ' esi- dent D. Foi-nshell. Vice-Pi ' e.siclenl S. GrCKK, Athletic Councilman .J, fianrlall. Treasurer E, Spehe er. extra home room ROW 1: R. Lee, Lewis, Liggett, Linn, J. Lockwood, Lusk, B. MeBride, J. McBride, B. MeKee, ROW 2: M. MeNown, D. Markley, N. Markle.v, Shirle.v Markley, Masterson, Meyers, P. Miek- litsch. Milbv, Mock. ROW 3: N. Moser, Mosure, Neu- enschwander, Noffsinger, S. Noonan, H. O ' Brien, Painter, Pfister, Prible. ROW 4: D. Randall, J. Randall, Rcber, J. Robbins, Rockwell, Satterfleld, Sheets, Schultz. Slider. ROW 5: Smeltzer, Smith, R. Som- ers, E. Speheger, Bettv Steele, Bobbv Steele, B. Steffen, C. Steffen, J. Steffen. ROW 6: Steiner, Thompson, G. VanEmon, Vick, M. Welsh, G. Williams, Wilson, Yager, Work- man, L. Zoll. NOT PICTURED: Tom McConev. RIGHT: All I ' leshmen participate in the aLtdiometric testing pro iam . . iVlr. Ratliff. Miss Powers and Mr. Hampton I Mr. Ulmer not pictured , class sponsors, review arrangements for the annual part.v. 31 • 32 II i- X ' I ATLAS u STRONGMEN Varsity man Hay, a straw hat guaranteed! 33 Veteran FOOTBALL squad has season marked with ups and downs BACK ROW: Mr. Larmore. B. Uptgraft. J. Giegg. N. Speheger. tillliom, J Uptgraft, Keller, T. Stogdill, Feiguson, D. Brown. Mr. Dold. MIDDLE ROW: D. Hay. M. Hyde, Knoble. Harnish. Grove, aanton, Garten. Jim Cobb, Brewer, D. Hyde. Mr. Compton. FRONT Row: D. Stogdill. B. Reiff. J. Herrberg, Boltin, M. O ' Brien. M. Micklitsch, Jerry Messick, Jerry Cobb, R. Athan. Roth. NOT PICTURED: Harter. Pfister, Rhodes. Foster. The smell of leaves burning in the air; the blankets tossed over the arm to ward oft ' chilly breezes; the cars framing Wilson Field: crowds pouring through the gates; the band plaving — all these add up to one thing. That ' s it, ' football: And Blufftonians, no exception to the rule, turned out en masse at all the games, away and at home, to watch the Tigers chalk up three wins, one draw and four losses, to complete a .438 pigskin season. The Doldmen, boasting a strong running attack and fine punting, were a constant threat to the opponent. As the season pro- gressed the forward pass became a potent of- fensive weapon. Considerable strength in every department enabled the gridders to make a creditable showing against the tough- est of opposition. The starting line-up in most of the games was as follows: at left end, Gilliom; at left tackle, J. Uptgraft; at left guard, D. Brown: at center, N. Speheger; at right guard, Knoble; at right tackle, J. Gregg; and at right end, Ferguson. In the backfield were Jim Cobb at quarterback; Grove at left half- back; F. Reiff at right half; and Santon at fullback. Considerable depth enabled Coach Dold to substitute freely as the offense or de- fense demanded. Season ' s Rec ;ord We They Mississincvva 21 13 Decatur 20 6 Auburn 14 Columbia City 21 21 ' Warsaw 33 ♦Garrett 14 20 Portland 27 7 New Haven 6 28 -Conlerence games. LEFT: Coach Les Dold maps gridiron strategy for his pigskin warriors. 34 Speaking of action . . . UPPER LEFT: Santon (with ball) sees trouble from every direction in the season ' s opener. UPPER RIGHT; Jim Cobb, fleett ' ooted quarterback, is brought down from behind. Garten (20) has alreadv met his fate. CEN- TER LEFT: Gifliom (16) reaches out desperately to halt the ball carrier, as Speheger (9) comes up fast. CEN- TER RIGHT: Let go! yells San- ton (17) as Cobb (5) tries to outrun the Mississinewa tackier. LOWER LEFT: Santon and D. Brown (3) lead the way for Cobble as he skirts his own right end. 35 BACK SEMICIRCLE: R. Hay, N. Speheger. D. Hammond. F. Meyer. Gilliom. J. Uptgraft. C. Fcrnshell. Nickel. Santon. Jim Cobb. FRONT SEMICIKCLE: R. Athaii. Mgr. N. Cainall, Ass ' t Co-.ch Dold. Coacli Compton. Mgr. L. Brown. Mallei ' s. Tall hoopsters comprise a spirited and well-balanced squad The ' 52 Bluffton hoopsters compiled the school ' s best record since 1942, winning 14 and losing 6. Coach Compton had ample height under the basket and a quartet of eagle-eyed guards who could score individually or as a team. Having had three years training under Coach Compton and plenty of experience on the playing floor, the Tigers were no pushover for any op- ponent. They lost their first game to Columbia City by two points, and thus started at the bot- tom of the N. E. I. C. ladder. They proceeded to win seven in a row, only to lose the Holiday Tour- ney at Decatur to the Concordia Cadets by one point in a bitterly fought contest. Despite this heartbreaker, the courtmen won five more in suc- cession before succumbing to Warsaw, again by one point. The hardwood artists trounced Decatur a second time, and bowed to two tough Ft. Wayne quintets and Auburn before ending the season downing Portland. In spite of their ill-fated start, the Tigers man- aged to work themselves into a tie for the second place spot in the conference race. LEFT: Coach Compton makes sure that Jim Cobb understands his defensive assignment before entering the Ossian battle. 36 Sectional ChauipsI Bluffton ' s Tigers arched their backs like angry cats and clawed their way to a sec- tional victory. Compton ' s tourney favorites laid waste four strong county teams to capture the 1952 nets. The courtmen started their vic- tory drive by defeating Union 63 ' to 44. Tiaeir next ' ' victim, Rockcreek, fell 50 to 37. After a two day rest, the team over- whelmed Lancaster, 61 to 31, and that same night van- quished Ossian 58 to 49. In regional play, the draw pitted the Bluffton quintet against a powerful Marion team. The local hoopsters made a creditable 48 to 59 showing against the larger school which boasted of such great stars as Jim Barley, Andy Wyckoff, Chet Jones, and Bob Casey, who were members of the 1950 state finalist team. Marion finally succumbed to Kokomo, who had consistently been rated first in the state, by a slim four point margin. TOP; Coach Compton holds bench dis- cus.sion. CENTER LEFT: Nickel tries to control a jump ball with that long right arm. CENTER RIGHT: Santon, surround- ed, keeps his eye on the ball. BOTTOM: A determined Tiger five get ready to re- enter the fracas. Season ' s Record Vc I ' hcy 41 -Columbia City 41 62 Decatur 55 56 Warren 34 4a Dunkirk 39 56 Huntington Catholic 32 55 Berne 43 53 Winchester 41 62 Rockcreek 43 53 ' New Haven 51 33  Garrett 30 62 Ossian 53 52 =Kendallville 43 51 ' Wai-saw 52 63 ' Decatur 4!) 42 Ft. Wayne Central Catholic 60 36 Ft, Wayne South Side 43 49 Auburn 57 74 Portland Si 4!) Berne (Holiday Tourney 1 43 50 Concordia IH, Tourney) 51 Conference Games B Team BACK ROW: D Hay, K Taylor. Fai-ling. M. OBrien MIDDLX ROW: D. StogdiU (Student man- ager , Reimschisel. Garton. Hamish. Roth. Coach Dold, FRONT ROW: R. Keller. D. Gerber. Rhodes. FerKuson. Foster. Wc They ■Columbia City 20 25 Decatur 25 17 Warren 36 29 Dunkirk 32 20 Huntin on Catholic 32 44 Berne 37 34 Winchester 33 21 Rockcreek 49 19 ' New Haven 27 25 •Garrett 33 27 Ossian 23 27 =KendaUvUle 24 33 ' Warsaw 23 29 •Decatur 33 20 Ft. Wayne C. C. 30 52 Ft. Wayne South Side 23 41 •. uburn 34 24 Portland 39 35 •Conference games. Hardwood hysteria brings thrills LEFT: Jerrv Uptgraft stretches out to block the oppo- nent ' s shot. CENTER: Don ' t get in the way of Dick GiUiom when he takes off for his favorite lay-up. RIGHT: Chad Fornshell, despite the worried look, final- ly landed after a successful goal attempt. Colorful CHEERING BLOCK delights fans With the unpacking and distri- bution of one hundred and ten jersey shirts styled with red fronts and black backs, the long dreamed of cheering block became a reality, Eleven rows of enthusiastic boosters demonstrated precision spelling, no velty singing and spir- ited yelling at all the home hard- wood games. fffi Boys ' INTRAMURAL program claims 70% participation UPPER LEFT- Mr Templin gets the undivided attention of his basketball captains, (back row) Croy, Knoble, J McKee Holsinger (front row) D, Athan, Sands, Jim Gregg and High. UPPER RIGHT: Centers Knoble and Holsinger start the game in good stvle. LOWER LEFT: Rush seems to be calling for help as mterfer- ence appears LOWER RIGHT: The bowling league became popular with many. A few keglers weie. (standing) Rush Sands Schultz, Jim Gregg. B. Kvle, D. Randall, (seated) J. McKee and Chad High. Track Versatility keynotes the cinder crew Several thinlies scored personal tri- umphs in helping amass the Tiger point totals. Chad Fornshell rewrote the Wilson Field and Bluffton High School broad jumping records— 19 ' 9y4 and 21 ' 7y2 , respectively. Fred Meyer in the hurdles. Dick Brown in the middle run and Fornshell in the broad jump scored for Bluffton in the sectional meet. Dick Gilliom, Jim Grove and Fred Zingsheim were valu- able point collectors for Coach Dold ' s cinder crew. We— 82, Dunkirk— 27; We— 50, Decatur— 59; We— 75, Berne— 34; We— 46, Royerton— ' 63; We— 26 ¥2, Mississinewa— 82V2; We— 25, Columbia City— 84; Marion Relays— 23; We —501 2, Portland— 23, Ft. Wayne Central Catholic— 771 2; We— 6. Ft. Wayne Central — 55, Huntington — 20; Kokomo Relays — 11; N. E. I. C. Meet— 22; Sectional— 11. UPPER LEFT: Grove goes up and over in the Portland- C. C. meet. CENTER LEFT: Roth, with the grace of an eagle, steps over the highs. LOWER LEFT: (Back row) D. Brown. Meyer. Coach Dold. C. Fornshell. Jeri-y Fetters. ' Front row) Biberstein. Roth, L. Brown. F. Moser. M. O ' Brien. (Not pictured) J. Gregg. N. Speheger. Foster. Deming. Croy. Dobson. Bowen. Harnish. B, Reiff, R. Athan. Gilliom. J. Osbom. Zingsheim. LOWER RIGHT: D. Brown gives his all in the 440. The American way— Baseball today! - ♦ BACK ROW; Mailers, Hamish. ORourke. Ferguson. J. Higgins. u Gtrber, Keller. Rhodes. Bowen. M, Micklitsch. R. Athan. i ' RON l ' ROW: Garton. B. Kyle. Jim Cobb. Knoble. Gilliom. N. Speheger. Santon. Grove. Dobson. NOT PICTURED: High. Jerry Cobb. Da- ' id Irving. Although the weather man wasn ' t too cooperative, the Tiger diamond squad completed a healthy schedule of nine contests with a .334 average. With Coach Compton concentrating on hitting, pitching ability and speed on the base- paths, the following made the letterman grade: Jerry Brown, Dick Gilliom, Jim Grove, Don Knox, pitchers; Ned Speheger Bill Kyle, Jim Costello, Bill Moser, Larry Garton, infielders; and Homer Betz, Ted Santon, Jim Cobb, outfielders. When the crack of the bats is heard early in the spring of ' 52, eight lettermen and many underclassmen will answer the call to Play Ball! We— 2, Berne— 8; We— 1, Decatur— 11; We— 2, New Haven— 7; We— 2. Huntington Catholic — 4; We —2: Berne— 3; We — 4, Decatur— 2; We— 17, New Haven— 0; We— 7, Decatur Catholic— 1; We — J. Warsaw —18. Low and outside — ball onel . . . safe at first . . . Kyle swinging for the fence. Varsity The major outlook Rex Athan — football, basketball. Ray Brewer — football. Dick Brown — football, track. Ned Carnall — basketball student manager. Jim Cobb — football, baseball, bas- ketball. Bill Ferguson — football. Chad Fomshell — basketball, track. Larry Garton — football, baseball. Dick Gilliom — football, basketball, track, baseball. Jim Gregg — football. Jim Grove — football, track, baseball. Morris Harnish — football. Russ Hay — basketball. Dick Hyde — football. Max Hyde — football. Joe Knoble — football. Bill Kyle— baseball. Jim Mailers — basketball. Fred Meyer — basketball, track. Fred Nickel — basketball. Jessie Osbom — track. Fred Reiff— football. Roger Roth — track, football student manager. Ted Santon — football, basketball, baseball. Ned Speheger — football, basketball, baseball, Tom Stogdill— football. Bill Uptgraft— football. Jerry Uptgraft — football, basketball. Fred Zingsheim — track. REX ATHAN RAY BREWER DICK BROWN NED CARNALL JIM COBB BILL FERGUSON CHAD FORNSHELL LARRY ARTON DICK GILLIOM JIM GREGG JIM GROVE MORRIS HARNISH Popped buttons and uniforms bursting at the seams aren ' t unusual for Bluffton ' s active cheerleading four.some —Judy Irish, Betty McMarty, Jean Miller and Sue Bay- le.ss. The introduction of many new yells, including the rhythmic stamping variety, helped keep the Tiger interest keen and alive until the final gun sounded. 42 FRED MEYER SUE BAYLESS JUDY IRISH BETTY McCARTY JEAN MILLER NED SPEHEGER TOM STOGDILL BILL UPTGRAFT JERRY UPTGRAFT FRED ZINGSHEIM IZZCZIIII BACK ROW: N. Johnson, E. Kyle, Noffsinser, Whitman, Joan Mes.sick. jLid.v Kimn, K Kobljnis, M. Markley, Emshwiller, Munson. J. Garrison. B. Heller. Hinesley, MIDDLE ROW: Betty Steele. Joyee Krinn, Gebele, Strain, H. Sprague. E. McBride, S N ' oonan, E. Messick. R. Van Emon. Billingsley. FRONT ROW: Stuck. Donnelly, Leimgi-uber, Mead, Lee, C. Miller, Hefty, Joyce Fetters. N. Sprague. NOT PICTURED: Armey, Bayless, Collins, C. Moser, J. Somers, Gym becomes beehive of activity Wednesday after school ' Do you hear whistles in your sleep? Does a little voice keep whispering ' Everybody bal- ance, everybody swing ' ? If so, you ' ve probably just spent an evening with the G. A. A. Near graduation time last year, the Girls ' Athletic Association elected the following of- ficers to guide them through ' 52; Nancy Sprague, president; Judy Krinn, vice-president; Mary Markley, secretary, and Jean Munson, treasurer. With the aid of good member attendance at each meeting, an enthusiastic sponsor and a working group of officers, the club experienced a wide and varied program. Wide participation m organized sports could be evidenced in the gym every Wednesday evening after school. Included in the reper- toire were basketball, volleyball and folk dancing. Of course, there were other interest fields too. In addition to the planned pro- gram, members received credit for activities they did outside of school; such as, bowling, skating, swimming and hiking. Two mem- bers were chosen to represent B, H. S. at a Columbus, Indiana, statewide G. A, A, camp last spring. Players from the health ed class- es and G. A. A. traveled to Berne where they competed in a volleyball tournament. In order to become a member of G, A. A., a girl must earn twenty-five points by join- ing in the planned agenda. After the points are obtained, they are subjected to both a formal and an informal initiation, LEFT: G. A. A. President Nancy Sprague, sur- rounded by fellow officers, Miss Sullivan, Mary Markley, Jean Munson, and Judy Krinn, make arangements to travel to Berne for volleyball competition, 44 Many show athletic prowess in gym class UPPER RIGHT: Barbara Pearson and Mary Jane Minnich step out in the Virginia Reel in the ever popular girls ' physical education class. CENTER LEFT: ••Ugh! Ned Speheger uses every ounce of his energy to heave the shot. CENTER Right: Bill Shepard would certainly be in a precarious spot should Carl Brown tire. LOWER LEFT: This is basketball? Ohl Excuse me. This is basketball — girls ' style! LO ' WER RIGHT: Stunts and tumbling projects continue to reign as one of the photographer ' s favorites. 46 SUPER SIDESHOWS Mr. Schlatter ' s Allen High Entertainers, free music! 47 i rvii Ail B. H. S. Band marches to public acclaim and prizes UPPER RIGHT. TOP ROW: Fran e. T. Frencli, J. Raiidall. MIU- DLE ROW: G. Hutfmaii, B. Davis. D. Hyde. Jr. Kipfer BOTTOM ROW: Davison. N. Miller. Ulmer. UPPER LEFT. TOP ROW: Hovde. Collins. Betty Steele. Shirley Markley, C. Ellenberger. MIDDLE ROW: N. Sowards. Hower. Gebele, C. Herrberg. Judy Krinn, H. Sprague. Elliott. BOTTOM ROW: Hook. Costello. Joyce Fetters. Gallman. A. Sowards. S. El- lenberger LEFT (TOP TO BOTTOM). TOP ROW: Bob Steele. Perry. N. Markley. MIDDLE ROW: C. McCarty. E. Kyle. BOTTOM ROW: Fryback. J. Lockwood. Mailers. LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Vore. D. Brown. J. McKee. M. Markley. K. Noonan. Young. TOP ROW: Munson. S Lockwood. M. Davis. MIDDLE ROW: Gass. J Noonan. Pearson. C. Hammond. BOTTOM ROW: David Irving. Bollin. Darrel Irving. NOT PICTURED: Arend. Painter, Workman. It was fair time and people thronged the streets to view the parade just coming into sight. Here comes the band! someone shouted. Heads craned in that direction and, down the midway, resplendent in snappy red uniforms, marched the B. H. S. Band led by majorette Joyce Fetters. Whether at fair time, football and basketball games, or in competition with other schools, the band always provided wel- come color and music under the direction of Mr. J. Robert Schlatter. This year the band won first prize at the De- catur marching contest, gave their annual win- ter and spring concerts at the Community Building and competed in the District Band Contest. Early in the year the group chose Jerry McKee, president; David Irving, vice- president; and Clara Jane Herberg, secretary. 48 ipt:f-;-ri W € VOCAL MUSIC popular LEFT I TOP TO BOTTOM i. TOP ROW: P. Johnson. Knoble, Jim Gregg. Garton MIDDLE ROW: Irish. J. Stogdill, Tangeman. Sue Markley. Zook. BOTTOM ROW: Mr Chamberlain. N, Sprague. Thoma, D Bnckley, Veni BACK ROW: C Heller. Reber. S. Larmore. Donance, Cupp, A Markley. SECOND ROW: Joyce Krinn. Hinesley, McKinney. Ter- hune. Rumple, THIRD ROW: Bayless. Courtney, Leimgruber. Langel. Butler, FRONT ROW: D Denman, V, Van Emon, Rothgeb, Weaver. Milb.v, Mixed chorus inaugurated BACK ROW: Mead. Schultz. Holsinger. Ai-mey. MIDDLE ROW: Whitman. B. McCarty. Reid, Billingsley. Mui-ray. FRONT ROW Vick. J Messick. D, Fornshell. A. French. Sands. LOWER RIGHT. BACK ROW: Mock. Knitiht. Buckner. B, Heller. J Davis. Prible, SECOND ROW: Borne. M, Taylor. E, Speheger. P Mickhtsch. S- Gregg. THIRD ROW: Becker. Decker. Rockwell. Steiner. B Steffen FRONT ROW: Fields. C. Steffen. Liggett. Mc- Nown. NOT PICTURED: D. Bennett. Dobson. President Nancy Sprague, Vice-president Jane Thoma, Treasurer Barbara Weaver and Secretary Betty McCarty helped Mr. Cham- berlain guide the destiny of the Girls ' Glee Club. Jim Gregg served as president; Joe Knoble, vice-president; Jack Dobson, treasurer, and Max Micklitsch, secretary, of the Boys ' Chorus. Combining the voices of both groups, the Mixed Chorus presented the Christmas Can- tata, a spring concert and several civic pro- grams. The Bishops Mantle COUNTERCLOCKWISE: Lex, brokenhearted, explains to the ever understanding Saman- tha . . . shy Maudie Dunn is at a loss for words with Dick . . . J. V. Dunn speaks his mind to Hilary ... a happy cast fin- ished dress rehearsal. Where will we get a cloak for Hilary? That chair just doesn ' t match at all. Oh, dear! I don ' t think I ' ll ever find a green hat with a pink feather. These lamentations were just a few of the exciting prob- lems facing the seniors as they prepared to present their class play, The Bishop ' s Mantle. Based on a novel that was a best seller for eight months, the drama described the events following the arrival of the young Hilary Laurens as director of St. Matthews. In the true Hollywood tradition, he eventually won the heart of Lex, in spite of a few stern and outspoken parishioners. Cast Hilary L::ui ' ens — Fred Nickel Diclt Laui-ens — Cai-1 Brown Hastings — Warren McBi-ide J, V. Dunn— Max Gerbei- Mr. Alvord—Eveiett Elliott Alexa McCoIly — Jean Miller Miss Mowtai ' ay —Margaret Davis Miss Warner Reed — Susan Gallman Samantha Adams — Nancy Sprague Maudie Dunn — Joyce Fetters Miss Hettie Breckinridge — Diann Brickley Mary Perkins McComta — Connie Miller 50 We were excited. We were giddy. Our minds were full of fun and frolic; for— Our Hearts Were Young and Gay. And so were Cornelia Otis Skinner and Emily Kimbrough young and foolish, and their hearts were gay as they toured England and France. Emily, Cornelia said, attracts trouble the way blue serge attracts lint. But it was, after all, Cornelia who became a victim of measles. Emily did nearly drown a man, but her intention was only to be helpful. They were every young American girl on her first trip abroad. They longed to be considered worldly, but they were not of the world; they were on top of it. nior Our Hearts Were Young and Gay CLOCKWISE: Cornelia is ailing, to the great consternation of Leo, Dick and Emily , . . Do these belong here? asks the admiral . . . Bedbugs Away, sings Otis Skinner ... the play is completed and the cast poses for one more curtain call. Cast Cornelia Otis Skinner— Diann Brickley Emily Kimbrough— Jean Miller Dick Winters— Fred Nickel Leo McEvoy— Everett Elliott Otis Skinner— Warren McBride Mis. Otis Skinner— Susan Gallman Steward— Chad High Purser— Jerry McKee Captain — Chad Fornshell Stewardess — Barbai-a Pearson Health Inspector — Nancy Sprague Madame Elice— Joyce Fetteis Therese — JoAnn StogdiU Monsieur De La Croix— Vic Vore Winifred Blough— Sue Markley Harriet St. John- Ann Elston Window washer— Don Athan 51 w SODALITAS LATINAE membership boosted by underclassmen DRAMATICS PLAYHOUSE STANDING: M. Gerber, Gallman, Elliott. M, Davis, Elston. W, McBi-ide, S. Markley. B. Mccarty, D. Biickley, Giove. SEATED: J. StogdiU, N. Sprague, J. Miller, Fetznei-, Joyce Fetters. KNEELING: Zook, Mr, McNuwn On stage! On stage! — all lovers of grease paint. A newly organized Thespi- an club, The Dramatics Play- house, has presented two plays, A Toast to Christmas and He Ain ' t Done Right by Nell. The group, sponsored by Mr. McNown, elected War- ren McBride, president; Mar- garet Davis, vice-president, and Diann Brickley, treasur- er. Sodalitas Latinae was re- organized under a new con- stitution this year. The twen- ty-seven members elected Ned Carnall, consul; Michael Young, praetor; Diann Brick- ley, quaestor, and Warren McBride, scriba. These offi- cers, along with Suzon Lar- more, tribunus plebis, com- posed the governing senate, with Miss Nagel, sponsor. A full dress, authentic Ro- man banquet, with invited guests, proved to be the high- light of the season. TOP, STANDING: Rumple, Stuck, Leim- giuber, Hovde. N. Miller, Farling. M. Micklltsch. Hower. Emshwiller. SEATED: D. Brickley. S. Larmore. N. Carnall, Young, W, McBi-ide. BOTTOM, BACK ROW: K, Robbins, Lee, M. OBrien, V. Meyer. MIDDLE ROW: H. Sprague, Munson, J, McFarren, M. Mai-kley. FRONT ROW: E. Messick, Hines- iey. Bayless, Miss Nagel, Ai-mey. NOT PICTURED: D. Hyde. K. Taylor. 52 THE ARC OF ALPHA BACK ROW: Muster T- StoRdill. F. Meyer. Nickel, J Uptgraft. Gilliom. Foster. MIDDLE ROW: Young. M. Micklitsch. U. Bricklcy. S Larmore, V. Vore. D. Hyde. Mr. Hampton. FRONT ROW: E. Messick, Billingsley. N. Sprague. IVt. Markley, H. Sprague. Cooper. Armey. NOT PIC- TURED: Hammond. Mathematical projects, with a generous interspersing of parties as settings for the work, provided the nucleus for the Arc of Alpha ' s ' 52 pro- gram. Officers were Dick Gilliom, president; Fred Nickel, vice- president; Garnet Cooper, sec- retary; Mike Young, treasur- er; Dave Hammond, librarian; Ruth Billingsley, reporter, and Mr, Hampton, sponsor. Last summer ' s planting of corn, wheat and beans pro- duced a better than average yield. Junior and senior members of F. F. A,, financed by the club, accompanied the 4-H tripwinners to the Interna- tional Livestock Exposition in Chicago. Officers for the ' 51 calendar year were John Bercot, presi- dent; Ray Brewer, vice-presi- dent; Don Athan, seci-etary; Don Gerber, treasurer; Eu- gene Biberstein, reporter; Dick Ellenberger, sentinel, and Paul Sweeney, conductor. TOP, STANDING: Gecls, Captain, Pfister, Creek. K. ZoU. Dunwiddie, B. Geisel Lusk. SEATED: J. Randall. R Athan. Eoylc- BOTTOM. BACK ROW: M. Milholland. Mr. Wentz. J, Bercot. Lane. FRONl ' ROW: T. Johnson. D. Gerber. D. Athan, Brewer. M. Harnish, Biberstein. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA gain valuable work experience 53 Honor Society The thundering herds ap- proached the gym. The convo- cation to initiate new members into National Hoiior Society was soon in progress. Don Athan, Ned Carnall, Joyce Fetters, Chad Fornshell, Dick Gilliom, Dave Hammond, Barbara Philabaum, Tom Stog- dill, Vic Vore and Mil e Young, excelling in character, scholar- ship, leadership and service, re- ceived the coveted pins. Chad Fornshell was elected to the presidency post with Ned Carnall vice-president, Diann Brickley treasurer and Miss Powers adviser. TOP LEFT: D. Brickley, Young. D. Atnan. Phillabaum, T. Stogdill, N. Sprague. V. Vorc. BOTTOM LEFT, BACK ROW: Gilliom, Nickel, D. Hammond, C. Fornshell, FRONT ROW: Miss Powers, M. Carnall. Sue Markley. Joyce Fetters. QUILL AND SCROLL tops, literally speaking Susan Gallman, Vic Vore, and Don Athan, editor, associate ed- itor, and business manager, re- spectively, of the Retrospect, and Ned Carnall, editor of the Comet, were the new members initiated into the Quill and Scroll honorary by Joyce Fet- ters and Mrs. Wilkinson. LEFT TO RIGHT: f. Camall, Gallman, V. Vore. Joyce Fetters. D. Athan, Mrs, Wilkinson. 54 Student Council To provide a student governing body and to encourage greater student-faculty coop- eration are the aims of the Student Counci Tlie group is composed of the presidents of the four classes. Hi-Y, Y-Teens, National Honor Society, Quill and Scroll, Band, Glee, G.A.A., F.F.A.; the editors-in-chief of the Retrospect and the Comet; and a representa- ti ' e from each home room. Officers are: Dick Gilliom, president; Mike O ' Brien, vice-president, and Shirley Gregg, secretarv. RIGHT I TOP TO BOTTOM). STANDING; Mailers, Jim Gre: D, Brown. B Davis. SEATED: R. Athan. Jim Cobb. STANDING: W McBridc. N, Sprague. D Buckley. D. Forn- rhell SEATED: J, Bercot. Gallman, Hefty. STANDING: N. Carnall. Vcnis SEATED: Santon. Gilliom V. Vore, S. Curry. LOWER LEFT. LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Gregg, Mr. Park, Shirley MarkJey, J. Randall, M. O ' Brien, Brewer. NOT PICTURED: M. Markley. D. Gerber. Y-Teens Members and guests entertain LPPER LEFT. TOP ROW: Swagart. S. Curry, Gass. Billlngslcy. SECOND ROW: Boswell, Terhune, Zook. E. Betz. Elston. THIRD ROW: Unnich. Williams. A. French. Courtney. M. Taylor. FRONT ROW: Whitman. J. Somers. Cossalrt. C. R. Bennett. V. Van Emon. UPPER RIGHT. TOP ROW: Iri.vh. D. Bricklcy. N. Sowards. Sue Markley, SECOND ROW: McAdams. J. Miller. Munson. N. Miller. K Robbjns. THIRD ROW: Murray. Strain. Wenger. J. McFarren. Bcrtsch. FRONT ROW: Gallman. Pearson. H. Van Emon. P. Myers. Hinesley. LOWER LEFT. TOP ROW: Thoma. Cupp. Miss Mosny. Stuck. SECOND ROW: Mead. C Ellcnberger. A. Markley. B Mccarty. THIRD ROW: C McCarty. Judy Krinn. Kummer, Kean. FRONT ROW: E Mes. rtck. Donnelly. Gebelc. Collins, Hook. NOT PICTURED: Ingmire. Rothgcb. Baylog. C. Moscr. The Y-Teen calendar of proceedings was full and active for 1952. On September 24, thirty-nine nervous soph- omore girls gathered at the Reformed Church to be formally initiated in solemn candlelight serv- ices. October 9 found queer looking creatures roaming the halls of B.H.S., but further investiga- tion proved them to be Y-Teen pledges enduring the ordeal of informal initiation. With the advent of the Christmas season, mem- bers sold yuletide cards and packed foodstuffs for a needy family. Special speakers were secured for several meetings; the Hi-Y Chorus sang at one. The night of January 4, best beaus were feted On Moonlight Bay where a false ceiling of hundreds of suspended stars and other appropri- ate decoration helped create the desired atmos- phere. Tap dancing, musical impersonations by Jim Grove and a dramatic skit by Jean Miller and Warren McBride provided the entertainment. March 7 was reserved by the Y-Teens at the Fort Wayne Y.W.C.A, for a group swim. At the Mother-Daughter Spring Tea, the climax of the season. President Kay Hefty, Vice-Presi- dent Rita Gass, Treasurer Carol Heller and Sec- retary Harriet Sprague relinquished their duties to the newly elected officers. 56 best beaus on starry skyed Moonlight Bay TOP ROW: S- Larmore, TanKcman. c iiiJ, lliity SECOND ROW: C- Miller, Joyce Fetters. N Sprague. Lee. J. Messick. THIRD ROW: M Holloway, Kicfcr. J. Stogdill. H. Sprafiuc. ■E McBiidc FRONT ROW: Hower. S. Lockwood, Lelmgruber, C. Herrljerp. Rumple. TOP ROW Ainiey, A Sowai ds. C- Hammond. Hovde SECOND ROW H. Kahn. J, Garrison. L. Geisel. Reid. C. Heller, THIRD ROW: Joyce Krinn. Foreman. Phillabaum. S, Ellenbcrgcr. M. Kalin, FRONT ROW: Emshwillcr, Weaver. Bayless. McKinney. M, Markley. Hi-Y, Y-Tccn activities go from sublime to ridiculous UPPER LEFT: Sue Markley hangs the last star vhile K Hefty and Kicfcr check the tables on ■Moonlight Bay, ' Hi-Y pledges. M, Hyde and M, O ' Brien, seem to be enjoying each others misery. LOWER LEFT: Jiin Gro ' e alias LOWER RIGHT: C. Donnell.v and Bayless look unusually ravishmg today. UPPER KIGHl: Frankic Laine, Hi-Y Twenty-two pledges make the active grade The Hi-Y club has been especially ac- tive this year, both in and out of school. From the start, they were guided and directed by an able complement of of- ficers: Dick Gilliom, president; Dave Hammond, vice-president; Chad High, treasurer; Fred Reiff, secretary; Fred Meyer, sergeant-at-arms; and Mr. Ul- mer, sponsor. Holding a meeting twice a month, the group had varied and interesting programs throughout the year, which included a pianist, movies, a visitation from tha Lancaster club, and several interesting speakers. Some of the activities have included sending officers and representatives to the training camp for Hi-Y officers and to the district meeting at Larwill, Indi- ana. Members voted contributions and donations to the community chest, heart fund, other charitable organizations, and $100 for the band, to be used in the purchase of a new instrument. Most of the funds came from selling concessions at the home basketball games. Not to see the Hi-Y sellers offer- ing their popcorn, candy, and soft drinks to the crowd at a game would be a strange sight indeed! LEFT (TOP TO BOTTOM). TOP ROW: K. Taylor. Rhodes. Nickel, J. Uptgraft, D. Brown, Elliott. MIDDLE ROW: Mr. Ulmcr, Carton. C. Brown. F. Reiff, M. OBrien, Boltin. BOTTOM ROW: Deming, J. Croy, Harnish, Brewer. Ulmer. CENTER. TOP HOW: J. McKee, R. Hay, Jim Gregg, Gillicm, C. Fornshell, D. Cerber. MIDDLE ROW: L. Brown. V. Meyer, D. Hyde, Manley, High, Jr. Kipfer. BOTTOM ROW: Darrel Irving, M. Cerber. Mailers, M. Micl litEch. R. Athan. David Irving. BOTTOM. TOP ROW: Santon, B. Uptgraft. T. Stogdill, F. Meyer. Far ' ing. D. Hammond. MIDDLE ROW: W. McBride, Zingshcim, Roth. B. Reiff. Young, Reimschisel. BOTTOM ROW: D. Stogdill. Fryback, M. Hyde, Sands. T. Johnson. T, Reiff. NOT PICTURED: N. Speheger, Jim Cobb, Dobson, R. Keller. 58 wiMaiBaaEa mMlMUJiJWSK ' . STANDING. LEFT TO RIGHT: S Gregg. McNown. Joan Messick. C- Miller. A, Sowards. Buckncr. Tango- man. J, Stogdill. P. Micklitsch. M, Markley. Gallman. SEATED: Painter. Jean Miller. Venis. Mead. Thoma C McCarty. NOT PICTURED: W. McBride Veterans at the helm Mr. Park, adviser, discusses current make-up prob- lems with the Comet ' s major staff members. Joyce Fetters, business manager, and Ned Carnall, editor- in-chief, are serving their second years of tenure in those positions. Both are members of Quill and Scroll, national honorarv for students of journalism. Comet Staff reorganized for tops in coverage The Comet. Bluffton High ' s paper, published by students for students, boasts another successful year of news coverage without missing an issue. The staff was reorganized this year for greater efficiency. Mary Markley was named feature editor and War- V3n McBride sports editor. Reporters were Gallman, Jean Miller, C. Miller, P. Micklitsch, S. Gregg, McNown, Venis, Thoma, Mead, and J. Stogdill. The business staff was composed of Joan Messick, A. Sowards, Buckner. Tangeman and C. McCartv. 59 TOP ROW: Don Athan. business manager: Diann Bricklcy. activities co-editor; Chad Fornshcll. sports co-editor; Susan Gailman, cditor-m-chicf; Clara Jane Herrbcrg. activities co-editor; Wan-en McBride. snap editor. BOTTOM ROW: Sue TVIarkley. senior editor; Fred Nickel, sports co-editor; Mr. Park, financial advi.ser; Barbara Piiiilabaum. under- classman and faculty editor; Vic Vore. associate editor: Mrs. Wilkinson, editorial adviser. CENTER: Miss Powers ' advanced typing CI-15S. typLsts. With the advent of the 1951 spring sports, rolls and rolls of film were being exposed to fatten the picture files for the ' 52 Retrospect. Having been advised that the plan ' s the thing, the staff met early last spring to plot the course. After the street fair theme received a unanimous vote, many summer sessions were devoted to planning the midway scenes to be shot in September. The early start was an ed- itor ' s delight; the work has been constant and gradual with a minimum of last minute rushing. In every photograph, in every word, the staff has strived to present the complete picture of P. A. Allen High School, 1952. 60 Index Arend. Linda 30 Armey. Carol 28. 49. 52. 53. 57 Arnold. Phyllis 28 Athan. Don 18, 39. 51. 53. 54. 60 Athan, Rex 28. 29. 34. 36. 41. 42. 53. 55. 58 Barr. Ninetta 3. 26 Barton. Mary 28 Bayless. Sue 28, 43. 49. 52. 57 Baylog. Rose Anna 28 Becker. Mary Nell 30. 49 Beer, Marlene 3, 26 Bennett. Carolyn Rose 26. 56 Bennett. Carolyn Sue 30 Bennett. Delene 30 Bennett, Robert N. 10, 14. 29. 62 Bercot. Carol 30 Bercot. John 18. 53. 55 Bertsch. Mary 28. 56 Betz. Chancy 30 Betz. Esther 26. 56 Betz. Laura 30 Bitaerstein. Eugene 18. 40. 53 Blllingsley. Ruth 26. 44. 49. 53. 56 Boltin. Kay 28. 34. 48. 58 Borne. Garland 30. 49 Boiwell. Babette 18. 25. 56 Bowen. Jeny 28. 41 Bowman. John 26 Boyle. Mick 53 Biacht. Richard 2. 26 Biewer. Ray 13. 26. 34. 42. 53. 55. 58 Bi-ickley. Frieda 30 Brickley. Diann 5, 18. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 60. Brown. Cai ' l 18. 45. 50. 52 Brown. Lan-y 28. 40. 58 Bi-own. Richard 26. 27. 34. 35. 40. 42. 48. 55. 58 Buckner. Caroline 30. 49. 59 Bulger. Thomas 14. 18 Butler. Mary 30. 49 Captain. Charles 30. 53 Carnall. Ned 26. 37. 42. 52. 54. 55. 58. 59 Carnall. Sharon 30 Chamberlain, Haiold L. 10. 49 Christiansen. Janice 30 Clanin. Helen 3. 15. 18 Clanin. Lalonnie 30 Clark. Hazel 30 Clark. Susane 30 Cobb. James 26. 34. 35. 36. 41. 42. 55. 58 Cobb. JeiTy 28. 34 Collier. Jei-ry 26 Collins. Sue 28. 48. 56. 61 Compton, Leroy 10. 34. 36. 37 Conklin. Tom 26 Cooper. Garnet 19. 53 Co.ssaiit. Leeta 2«. 56 Costello. Nancy 30. 48 Couitney. Phyllis 26. 49. 56 Cieek. Joseph 30. 53 Croy. Jeirald 14. 18. 19. 39. 58 Cupp. Joyce 26. 49. 56 Curry. Jan 28 Curry. Shai-on 19. 25. 55. 56. 60 Davis. Janet 30. 49 Davis. Margaret 19. 48. 50. 52 60 Davis. Robert 55. 30. 48 Davison. Vance 30. 48 DeArmond. Dick 2. 14. 19 Decker. Mary Ann 13, 30. 49 Deming. James 14. 28. 58 Denman. Darlene 13. 30. 49 Denman. Lawrence 28 Dobson. Jack 26. 41 Dold. Leslie A. 10. 34. 36. 38. 40 Donnelly. Carolyn 28. 44. 56. 57, 61 Dorrance. Susan 30. 49 Dunwiddie, Gei-ald 30. 53 Eiting, Lany 30 EHenbei-ger. Chailotte 28. 48. 56 Ellenbeiger. Richard 26. 53 Ellenberger. Shiiiey 28. 48. 57 Elliott. Evei-ett 19. 48. 50. 51, 52, 58, 62 Elston, Ann 13, 19, 25, 51, 52, 56 Elzey, Dorothy 19 EmshwiUer. Ann 28, 52, 44, 57 Farling, Larry 28, 38, 52, 58 Faus. Lester 20 Fei-guson. William 26. 34. 38. 41. 42 Fetters. Jei-ry 28. 40 Fetters. Joyce 10. 20. 44. 48. 50. 51. 52. 54. 57. 59. 62 Fetzner. Glendolyn 12. 20. 52. 60 Fields. Amrette 30. 49 Flowers. Terrence 30 Foiemen. Betty 3. 20. 57 Fornshell. Chad 20. 36. 38. 40. 42. 51, 54, 58, 60, 62 Fornshell, Davy 30, 49, 55 Foster, Stephen 28, 38, 53 Fi-anze, Bobbie 30, 48 33, 41, 42, 49, 58 56 French, Alice Ann 26, 49, 56, 61 Fi-ench. Thomas 30, 48 Fryback, Ronald 15, 23, 48, 58 Gallman, Susan 3, 5, 20, 48. 50. 51. 52. 54. 55, 56. 59, 60 Garrison, Carolyn 26 Garrison, Doris 30 GaiTison, Judy 28. 44. 57 Garton. Lan-y 26, 34, 35, Gass, Rita 26, 48, 56 Gebele. Joan 1. 28. 44. 48. Geels. Bernard 30. 53 Geisel. Lucille 28. 57 Geisel. Robert 30. 53 Gerber. Donald 2. 26. 38. 41. 53. 58 Gerber. Max 2. 15. 20. 50. 52. 58 Gilliom, Richaid 20, 34, 35, 36, 38, 41, 42, 53, 54, 55, 58, 62 Gordon, Gloria Diane 30 Gi ' aham, Jerry 30 Gray, Marion 30 Gi-egg. James 21, 39. 42. 55. 58 Giegg, Jane 30 Gregg. Shirley 30. 49. 55. 59 Grove. Jimmie 21. 34. 40. 41. 42. 49. 52. 57 Grover, Jean Ann 30 Grover. Virginia 30 Hammond. Caiolyn 21, 48, 57, 60 Hammond, David 26, 36, 53, 54, 58 Hampton, Roy 10, 11, 14. 31. 53 Harnish. Morris 28, 34, 38, 41, 42, 53, 55 Harter, Robert 30 Harvey, Vera 26 Hay, Donald 28, 34. 38 Hay. Russell 21. 32. 36. 43. 53 Hefty. Kathryn 14, 21, 44, 55, 57 Heller. Barbara 13. 30. 44. 49 Heller. Carol 1. 26. 49. 57 Heirbeig. Clara Jane 3, 21, 48, 57, 60 Herrberg, John 28, 34 Hiester, Robert 30 High, Chad 18, 20, 21, 39, 51, 58 Higgins, Edward 30 Higgins, Jen-y 28, 41 Hinsley. Connie 13, 28, 44, 49. 52. 56 HoUoway. Emma Fay 30 Holloway. Gordon 28 Holloway, Marlene 21, 22, 57, 60 Holsinger, Richaid 21, 39, 49 Hook Armatha 3, 26, 48, 56 Hovde, Suzanne 28, 48, 52, 57 Alice Ann French chatters away as she waits in line for opening day registration . , . the orientation Comet, which becomes an integral part of each student ' s notebook, is distributed by Kenny Tay- lor to eager freshmen . . . Carolyn Donnelly sc ans her new program while waiting for Sue Collins, who is paying locker fees to Fred Meyer. The marching band ' s high stepping majorettes, Jean Munson, Joyce Fetters and Carol McCarty . . . (seated) Don Athan. Dick Gilliom, Ned Carnall, (on floor) Chad Fornshell and Fred Nickel make themselves comfortable while awaiting the dinner gong. Hower. Mary Lou 28. 48, 52. 57 Hviffman. Gene 30. 48 Hvde Max 28. 37. 43. 57. 58 Hyde. Richard 23. 34. 43. 48. 53. 58 In tnire. Klary M. 22 Irey. Dorothy 10. 11. 13 Irish. Judith 3. 22. 43. 49. 56 lr -inti. Darrel 26. 48. 58 Irvine. David 26. 48. 58 Johnson, Norma 30. 44 Johnson. Paul 28. 4d Johnson. Ruth 22 Johnson. Ted 13. 28. 53. 58 Justice. Nora 28 Kahn, Hilda 22. 57. 60 Kahn. Marybellc 28. 57 Kean. Helen 28. 56 Kell?r. Ralph 28. 34. 38, 41 Kjcfer. Patricia 13. 22. 57 KlUy. Daniel 30 Kine. Howard 28 Kipfer Aaron. Jr. 22, 48. 58 Kipfer. Shirley 30 Kizer, Martha 28 Kleinknight, Richard 28 Knighl, Marlene 30, 49 Knoljle, Joseph 22, 34, 39, 41, 43. Krinn. Joyce 3, 26, 44. 49, 57 Krinn, Judith 13, 26, 44, 48, 56 Kummer, Noi-ma 3. 26, 56 Kyle. Elizabeth 30, 44, 48 Kyle, William 22, 24. 39, 41, 43 Lane, Finley 26, 53 Langel, Diann 30, 49 Larmore, Joseph F. 3, 10, 14, 34 Larmore, Lois 30 Larmore, Suzon 28, 49, 52, 53, 57 Lee, Eleanor 15, 28, 44, 52, 57 Lee, Robert W, 31 LeimKruber, Rose Marie 29, 44, 49, Lewis, Delphur 31 Lieaett, Beverly 31, 49 Linn, Marilyn 31 Lockwood, Jerry 31, 48 Lockwood, Shirley 29, 48, 57 Luce, Marie 10. 15 Lusk, Robert W. 31, 53 McAdams, Rose Ann 29, 56 McBride, Barbara 31 McBride, Emmaline 29, 44, 57 McBride, Joany 31 McBride. Warren 23, 50. 51, 52, 55, 58, 60, 62 Mccarty, Betty 23, 43, 52, 49, 56. 60 Mccarty, Carol 29, 43, 56, 59, 62 McConey, Tom McFarren, Judith 29. 52. 56 McFarren, Richard 23 McKee, Barbara 31 McKee, Jerry 21, 23. 39, 48. 51, 58 McKinney, Patricia 27, 49, 57 McNown, Edwin 11, 12, 29, 52 McNown, Marcia 31, 49, 59 Mailers, James 29, 36, 41, 43, 48. 55, 58 Manley, Carol 27, 58 Markley, Ann 27, 49, 56 Markley, Daniel 31 Markley, Mary 29, 44, 43. 52, 53, 57, Si) Markley, Nolan 31, 48 Markley, Shirley 31, 48, 55 Markley. Sue 10, 23, 49, 51, 52, 54, 56, 57, 60 Masterson, Patricia 31 Mead, Patricia 27, 44, 49, 56, 59 Melton, Rancie 27 Messick, Evelyn 29, 44, 52, 53, 56 Messick. Jerry 29, 34 Mr. Bennet, Miss Powers and Mr. Ulmer prepare to purchase tickets for Teachers ' Convention . . . (counterclockwise) Barbara Phillabaum, Everett Elliott, Arleen Sowards and Warren McBride have lively conversation at their banquet table. Three floors at Allen High, three competent janitors — Mr. Shaffer, Mr. Burkett and Mr. Houtz sie Osborn shows rare form as he competes in the Boys ' Intramural Bowling League. Jes- 53. 53 59 23, 25. 45, .56, Bit Messick. Joan 13, 27. 44, 49, 57, 59 Meyer. Fied 4. 27, 36, 40, 43. 53. 53. Meyer, Vernon 29. 52. 58 Meyers. Mahlon 31 Micklitsch. Ma.x 29, 34. 41. 52 Micklitsch. Patricia 30. 31. 49. Milby. Jean 31. 49 Milholland. Max 27. 53 Milholland. Ronnie 29. 53 Miller, Constance 22, 23. 44. 50. 57. 59 MiUer. Joyce 29 Miller. Jean 5. 23, 43. 59. 51. 52. 56, Miller, Mai-tha 29 Miller, Neenah 29, 48, 52. 56 M nnich, Mary Jane 4, Mitchell, Jen-y 15. 29 Mock, Jayne 31, 49 Moser, Caiolyne 29 Moser. Frank 29 Moser. Nance Jane 31 Moser. Ronald 15. 29. 40 Mosny, Janet 56, 6, 11, 12. 26 Mosure. Connie 31 Munson. Jean 29. 44. 48. 52. 56. Murray, Connie Jo 29, 49, 56 Muster, John 27, 53 Myers, Phyllis 29, 56 Myei ' s. Verlos 27 Nagel. Eileen 11. 12. 15. 19. 52 Neuenschwander. Maiilyn 31 Nickel, Fred 34, 36. 37. 43. 50. 51. 53. 54. 53. 60. 62 Noffsinger. Cai-ol 31, 44 Noonan. Joan 29, 48 Noonan, Kenneth 27, 48 Noonan, Shirley 31. 44 O ' Brien, Harry 31 O ' Brien, Michael 29. 34. 38. 40. 52. 55. 58. 57 Oliver. Harry, Jr. 29 Oman, James 27 Osborn. Bessie 23. 24 Osborn. Jessie 14. 27. 43. 63 Osborn. Paul 29 Osborn, Richard 24 Painter, Robert 31, 59 Park. Fred F. 8. 11. 55, 59. 60 Peaison. Barbara 18. 24. 45. 43, 51. 56, CO Perry, Paul 27, 48 Pfister, Ted 31, 53 Phillabaum, Baibara 10, 24. 54. 57, 60, 62 Powers, Margaret 10, 11, 31, 54. 60. 62 Prible. Saundra 31. 49 Randall. Donald 15. 31. 39 Randall. Jei-ry Lee 13. 30. 31. Ratliff. W. C. 11. 13, 31 Reber. Janet 31, 49 48, 53. 55 Reid. Norma 27. 49. 57 Reiff. Fred 27. 34. 43, 58 Reilf, Thomas 29, 58 Reiff, William 29, 34, 53 Reimschisel, Richard 29, 38, 58 Rhodes, Charles 29. 38. 41. 58 Robbins, James 31 Robbins, Kay 29, 44, 52, 56 Rockwell, Shirley 31, 49 Rot h, Roger 27, 34, 38, 40, 43, 58 Rothgeb, Ruby 14, 27. 43 Rumple. Roberta 15, 29, 52. 57 Rush. Norman 29. 39 Sands, Joseph 24, 39, 49, 58 Santon, Ted 24. 34. 35. 36. 37. 41. 43. 55, .58 Sattertield, Betty 31 Sawyer, Tomm.v 27 Schlatter, J. Robert U. 47 Schott, Terry 27 Schultz, Fred 31, 39. 49 Shady, Kent 15, 24 Sheets, Karen 31 Shepai-d. Bill 15, 25, 45 Sliger. Lari-y 31 Smeltzer. Bonnie 31 Smith. Bai-bara 31 Somers. Jacqueline 14. 27. 56 Somers. Robert 31 Sowards. Arleen 1. 20. 25. 48, 57. 59. 62 Ned Speheger crowns Richard Worthman king of the Jr.-Sr. Reception Queen Nancy Baird, at her own command performance. Your Royal Highness, Sowards, Nancy 29. 4ii, 56 Speheger. Elizabeth 30, 31, 43 SlwheKer. Ned 25. 34. 35, 36, 41, 43, 45, 63 Sprague, Harriet 29, 44, 48, 52, 53, 57 Sprague, Nancy 3, 5. 10. IS, 25, 44, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55. 57 Steele Betty 31, 48, 44 Steele Bobby 31. 48 Steffen. Bemadlne 13, 31, 49 Sleffen, Carolyn Jane 31, 49 Steffen. Joan 31. 49 Steiner. Catherine 31. 49 Stogdill. Richard 29. 34. 38. 58 Stogdill. Thomas 27. 34. 42. 53. 54. 58 Stogdill, JoAnn 5. 25. 49, 51. 52. 57. 59. 60 Strain. Theresa 29. 44. 56 Stuck. Rosemary 29. 44. 52. 58 Sullivan. E. Ann 6. 11. 12. 29. 44 Swagart. Jane Ann 27. 56 Tangeman, Diane 27, 49, 57, 59 Taylor, Kenneth 29, 38, 58 Taylor, Mary Jane 27, 49. 56 Templin, L. E, 11, 12, 14, 19, 39 Terhune, Joan 25, 49, 56. 60 Thoma, Jane 27, 49, 56. 59 Thompson, Donna 31 Ulmer, Lloyd A. 12, 58. 62 Ulmer, Michael 27, 48, 58 Uptgiatt, Jeii-y 25, 34, 36, 38, 42, 53, 58 Uptgraft, William 34, 42, 58 VanEmon, Geraldine 31 VanEmon, Rosella 29, 44, 56 VanEmon, Verna 27, 49, 56 Venis, Donna 27, 49, 55, 57, 59 Vick, Robert 31, 49 Vore, Don 20. 27, 48 Vore, Patricia 14, 29 Voie, Victor 18, 25, 51, 53, 55, 60 Weaver, Barbara 20, 27, 49, 57 Welsh, Miriam 31 Welsh, Thomas 27 Wenger, Betty 29, 56 Wentz, Ralph G, 12. 13, 26, 53 Whitman. Yvonne 27, 44, 49, 56 Wilkinson, Donna 3, 6, 12, 54, 60 Williams. Gene 31 Williams, Mai-y Lou 27. 56 Wilson, Mona 31 Wollcale, Donna 20 Woodard, Tom 25 Woi-kman, Richard 31 Yager, Darlene 31, 49 Young. Michael 27, 48, 52, 53, 54, 58 Zingsheim, Fl-ed 29, 42, 58 Zoll, Kenny 29, 53 ZoU, Loren 31 Zook. Eva 25, 49, 52, 56, 60 The seniors would like especially to thank the following who aided in the publication of the 1952 Retrospect: Mr. Jim Reed, Mr. Bill Starr and Mr. Bob McFarren of the RS-M Studio, Bluflton, Indiana; Mr. Tom Broom and the Ft, Wayne Engraving Company, Ft. Wayne. Indiana; Mr. Jack K. Bundy and the S. K. Smith Cover Company, Chicago, Illinois; and The Berne Witness Company, Berne, Indiana. Susan Gallman, Editor-in-chief Don Athan, Business Manager Fair closes 64 i-- t . ' t •«-{- -i '  . ' - - ' • 4-1- J-i-H t! i i.t ,;•■• !••• j ! ' | ' .,S J.-!. : i ■ • 1 I •■ •■ 1 - I ■ t, I • V- « ' • f-1 ' I ■ i- . t r ' ••«■■■ i - t- ( i i I - ♦ •  -  - J -   t ' I - V-  - ♦ (, •; i- « ' t •■ i - •• t ■ 1- t- - t; :• t -, J r -♦• ' - •• • ' ♦-«♦■ • •• I •♦ - • I • ' « ■•  . V 1 V •. k I t ■ 1 ■: 5 • I -  - i - ♦ ' ♦ • '  ' ► - 1 ' -  t •■ - I.- •■■ I • y ■ 1.- - , - ; . J I ,, , .. t «,. J • %  ■• I j -■ t • I • t ■• i ■ -.- ( ■;. is - ? -. t - f ' i I • ! ■•