Bluffton High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Bluffton, IN)

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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

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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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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