Bluffton High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Bluffton, IN)

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' 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

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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

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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