Bluffton High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Bluffton, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1957 volume:

BlUFFTON HIGH SCHOOL Ai tint t ffo A i. ■ '  .. .-s , Yesterday ' s Dreams Are Today ' s Realities This is our Diamond Jubilee, a ' ear and a time representing seventy-five years of life in the halls of Bluffton High School. Although the buildings were different, the halls still ring with lausihter and each graduating class has its precious memories. Our lives, too, have been affected by these changes, for we ha ' e added our part to these seventy-five years. We have had happy smiles and sometimes tears; but these years, like the diamond, will be cherished and treasined forever. We Present the Diamond Cutters. I J9l.€J JU JLjTT Superintendent The students of Bluffton High School and the three city grade schools have welcomed into their hearts our new superintendent, Mr. Prible. We sincerely appreciate his services in our behalf. Our best wishes to you, Mr. Prible, as you continue to strive for a well-balanced educational system. We Depend on these Principal Always ready to help students and teachers, Mr. Park keeps our school running smoothly. The student council, the Comet staff, and the Retrospect business managers work under his guidance. His friendly manner, witty ways, and serious thinking ha ' e led us successfully through our high school years. School Board Dr. H. D. Bricklev has shown his interest in ()uth hv servinsi; on the school board for sixteen ears. Dr. Bricklev is now president of the school board. He is one of Blufftons ]eadin j; plnsicians. Mr. John H. Edris is also interested in tlie education of outli. Mr. Edris is treasurer of the school board. Mr. Edris is a lawyer in tiie Edris and Edris law firm. Mr. Cra ' en Emshwiller is servinsj his second vear on the school board. He is secretary of the board. Mr. Enish ' iller is a local tax accoimtant. Directors of Destinies. Secretaries These efficient secretaries, Mrs. Dotterer and Mrs. Rix, are a con- stant help to our two chief ad- ministrators. Whether the - are writing passes or making out im- portant papers, the ' will give their attention to any of our problems. Mary E. Beitler B.S., M.S., Ball State Teachers College; English, Girls Physical Education and Health; G.A.A. Sponsor; Assistant Class Plav Direc- tor; Senior Class Sponsor. Robert N. Bennett B.M., Butler University; Ball State Teachers College; Ticket Chairman; Senior Class Sponsor. Lois S. Bodkin A.B., Indiana State Teachers College; Latin and English; Latin Club Sponsor; Assistant Class Pla - Director; Freshman Class Sponsor. Ralph A. Broman A.B., Ball State Teachers College; Mathe- matics, Physics, and Chemistry; Sponsor of Arc of Alpha Science Club. Genevieve Christian B.S., M.A., Ball State Teachers College; Li- brary Science; Assistant Class Play Director; Sponsor of Student Librarians. Our Busy Faculty Works for Us. Beverly Cdiiwell B.M.E., Indiana ITniversity; Vocal Music; Di rector of Girls Chorus and Mixed Chorus. Eugene Edington B.S., M.S., Ball State Teachers College; Biol- ogy and Driver Training; Intramural Basket- ball Sponsor; Junior Class Sponsor. Jane Elsmere B.S., Manchester College; English and Speech; ( uill and Scroll Sponsor; Retrospect Adxisor; Sophomore Class Sponsor. Chad Fornshell B.S., Indiana Universit ' ; Driver Training and Biology; Assistant Basketball and Baseball Coach; Freshman Class Sponsor. Herbert E. Hoffman B.S., M.S., Purdue Universit ' ; Economics, Ci ics, Histor -, Geography; Football and Track Coach; Junior Class Sponsor. They Help Us Solve Our Problems. Ph llis Jones B.S., Ball State Teachers College; Vocational Home Economics; Sponsor of Y-Teens; Spon- sor of 4-H. Virgil Kirkpatrick B.S., Ball State College; English, cal Education; Coach. Teachers College; Earlham Health Safety, and Physi- Basketball and Baseball Joseph F. Larmore B.S., Ball State Teachers College; Industrial Arts; Assistant Football Coach; Official Timer; Sophomore Class Sponsor. Ed in R. McNown English and Social A.B., Indiana Universitv Science; Director of Dramatics; Sponsor of Thespian Society; Senior Class Sponsor. Harold FettNJohn B.S.. Ball State Teachers College; Mathe- matics; Co-sponsor of Math Club; Freshman Class Sponsor. We Learn by Doing. Margaret Powers A.B., DePauw University; Commerce; Spon- sor of the National Honor Society; Junior Class Sponsor. Arthur Reed B.M., B.M.E., Indiana University; Instrument- al Music; Director of Marching and Concert Band. Lawrence E. Templin B.S., Manchester College; Industrial Arts; Director of Athletics and Intramural Program; Freshman Class Sponsor. Lloyd A. Ulmer B.S., Ball State Teachers College; Social Science; Hi-Y Sponsor; Sophomore Class Sponsor. Mary E. Wallace B.S., Ball State Teachers Sponsor of the Dabblers. Collesie; Art; James E. A ' oolsev B.S., Purdue University; Vocational Agricul- ture; Sponsor of the Futm e Farmers of America; Sponsor of Junior Class. Training for Our Future. Square Cut and Pear Shaped Diamonds. Upper left: Freshman girls struggling to sjet their books in their lockers. Upper right: Juniors purchasing their school supplies at the book store. Middle left: Sophomores learn to fold tlie flag tlie correct way. Middle right: B. H. S. lettermcn show us their best smiles. Top loner left: These Seniors and | m- iors are tired from opening day. Bottom hnuer left: Freshman boys re- ceiving their tuberculosis tests. 12 The Diamond Mines. C Mj V « s DWAN ARNOLD Known as Dee, plans to work at the telephone office after school is out. Her hobby is skatins;. General course. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. ' A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Business Staff of Junior and Senior Plays. BARBARA BARWILER Barb has no definite plans, but would like to start working as soon as school is out. Her hobbies are collecting records and swimming. Commercial course. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheer Block 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1. ROBERT BATES Well knov n aroimd the Grand Theater, Bob thinks he will stay there awhile. General Industrial Arts. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Basketball 1: Baseball 3; Intramural Basketball 4; Football Mgr. 1, 2, 3; Business Staff of Junior and Senior Plays. CAROLYN CARDER Mo ed here in her Junior year from South Side. Carolyn ' s hobliies are sewing and reading. Vocational Home Economics. During her Junior year she was on the Business Staff of the junior Class Play. DONALD COCHRAN Don says that his future is one big question mark. He is well known for keeping his teachers on their toes with lots of |uestions. General course. Latin Club 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Mi.xed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1. DAVID CREEK Dave ' s future is with the Navy. After that he plans to attend the Chicago Institute of Technology. His hobbv is being a general nuisance. Agriculture course. Student Council 3; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, pres.. 4; Footbal l Mgr. 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4. On to a Bright New Tomorrow CAROL CRUMP Carol plans to stay with Sterling Casting after graduation. Her hobbies are records and ice skating. Her faxorite records are by Nat King Cole. Commercial course. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 1; Cheer Block 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1. WILLARD CUPP Better known as Cuppie to everyone, he is going to work for Uncle Sam after school is out. General course. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Wresthng 1, 4; Intramural Basketball 2, 4: Business Staff of Junior and Senior Plays. EDYTHE DAVIS Edie plans to attend Warner ' s Beautv College after grad- uation this spring. She is known for humming in bookkeeping. Her hobb ' is collecting records. Commercial course. Business Staff of Senior Class Play; Cheer Bk)ck 2, 3. JAMES DAVIS Jim will be seen on tlie campus of Indiana University next fall. Academic course. National Honor Society 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, sec, 4; Latin Club 2; Junior Play; Student Council 4; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespian Society 3; Arc of Alpha 4; Senior Rotarian 4. 14 DONNA EARHART Donna is usually seen driving a little black Chevy. Siie is going; to continue working at Housers. Collecting records and listening to die radio are her main hobbies. Commercial course. ' y-Teens 2, .3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheer Block 1. ELLEN EICHHORN Ellen is planning to attend Indiana Uni ersity and Medical Center to take nurse ' s training. Academic course. Comet 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Latin Club 2; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; Cheer Block 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespian Societv 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. JEAN EISAMAN Butler Uni ' ersity is the ne. t stop for this cute blonde to stutU elementary teaching. Her favorite sport is swimming. Academic course. Comet 2, 3, 4; Senior Play; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Thespian Society 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, treas. 4; Cliecr Block 1. ROBERT ELSTON Elstie will find himself marching in Uncle Sam ' s Army. Bob has plenty of wavs to keep studv hall buzzing. General course. Hi-Y 2, .3, 4; F ' ootball 1, 3, 4; Wrestling 1; Intramural Basket- ball 2, 3, 4; Business Staff of Junior and Senior Plays. EUGENE FREESE Known to some as Fuzz, he plans to go to Purdue. General course. Latin Club 2; Mi. ed Chorus 1, 4; Basketball 1; Foot- ball 4; Baseball 4; Track 3; Intramural Basketlxill 2, 3. 4; Business Staff of Junior Class Play. JAMES GAVIN Jim can usually be found in the halls of B. H. S. clowning it up. He plans to attend college for Aeronautical Engineering. His favorite holjbv is tinkering with cars. Industrial Arts. Retrospect Staff; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Intranmral Basketball 2, 3, 4; Aic of Alpha 4; We Start on a New Journey LINDA GROSS Grossie has been sporting a di;mioncl sinci ' Cliristuias; her future plans are pretty certain. She thinks siie will get further training at I. B. M. School. General course. Comet 1, 2, 3; LaUn Club 2; Y-Tccns 2, 3, 4; Cheer Block 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. JUDITH GUTHRIE Gus says she has caught the rock and roll bug. Her hobby is driving her green-gobbler. She wants to take further training in business. Commercial course. Comet 2, 3; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Twirler 2, 3, 4; Glee 4; Cheer Bloc k 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1. WADE HA.MMOND It ' s pre-med at DcP;uiw for ' ;ide. Academic course. Retrospect Staff; National Honor Society 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; ice-pres. 3, pres. 4; Student Council prcs. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2; Thespian Society 3, 4; State Scholastic Contests 1, 2, Latin; Arc of Alpha vice-pres. 4; Senior Rotarian. EDWIN HIATT A medical career beckons Ed ; he plans to study at Indiana Uni ' ersity. He works at the Caylor-Nickel Clinic Hospital now. Academic course. Retrospect Staff; National Honor Society 3, 4, vice-pres. 4; Latin Club 2; State Scholastic Contests 1, 2, Silver Medal; Senior Rotarian. 15 CAROLYN INGMIRE ' Ingy plans to get a job saying number please at the tele- phone office after graduation. Her hobbies are skating, swim- ming, and bowling. She is often seen driving her spider. Vocational Home Economics. Y-Teens 2, 3; Glee Ghib 2, 3; Cheer Block 1, 2. DENNY HIGH Denny ' s main interest is the ministry. He plans to go to Franklin. Academic course. Retrospect Staff; Comet 4; Latin Club 2; Senior Play; Hi-Y 3, 4, treas. 4; Student Council 3; Class vice-pres. 4; Wrestling 2, 3, 4; Senior Rotarian; Rotary Convention. |ERRY HOOK Jake is going to go into the printing business. His hobby is making slow cars go much fast-r. General course. Hi-V 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Class vice-pres. 1; Class pres. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Track I, 2, 3, 4; Senior Rotarian. [OHN INSKEEP Everyone will remember Kay ' s black bean buzzing around the school at noon hour. He says he will work in a factory, fanii or do carpenter work after commencement. . ' Agricultural cour,se. Hi-Y 2, 3; F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Football 1; Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4. JANET ISCH Janet will make a good homemaker when the right time comes which should be soon. General course. Retrospect Assistant Editor; Comet 2, 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 4; National Honor Society 4; Senior Play; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 4; Cheer Block, 2, 3, 4; 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4, treas. 1, sec. 2, vice-pres. 3, pres. 4. REBECCA JOHNSTON Becky plans to go to Denison. Academic course. Retrospect Staff; ' Comet 1, 2, 3, Editor 3; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Senior Play; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; Cheer Block 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespian Society 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3; Dabblers 2, treas.; Junior Town Meeting 4; D. A, R., Wells County. From Cream Cords to Caps and Gowns. MARION JONES Marion hasn ' t misspelled one of those weekly spelling words yet! Her hobby is playing the piano. She plans to go to In- ternational Business College. General course. Y ' -Teens 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Clieer Block 3, 4. EARL KAHN Just ask anyone, he will tell you that Earl plans to be a barber. He spends most of his time working at Crov ' s Grocery. Commercial course. Junior Play; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespian Society 4; Wrestling Manager 3. SHARON KELLER She is an ardent fan of EKis Presle) ' . Sharon collects his rec- ords for a hobby. She plans to get a job in an office, or go on to a business college. General course. Y ' -Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheer Block 1, .3, 4. LARRY KUNKEL Kunk spends most of his time behind the meat counter at Krogers. He plans to go on to school to study accounting. General course. Latin Club 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Basketlxdl 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 4; Wrestling 3; Intramural Basket- ball 2. 3, 4. 16 ELIZABETH LARMORE Betsy will follow in the footsteps of her sister and attend luires ' s training at St. Joseph. Academic course. Retrospect Staff; Comet 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Senior Play; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, sec. 4; Class sec. 3; Cheer Block 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4; Dabblers L MARY ANN LEIMGRUBER Anyone can tell b ' looking that Marv Ann will make a good student at Raven-Croft Beauty College. Commercial Course. Comet 1, 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheer Block I, 2, 3, 4; Thespian Society 3; G. A, A. I. BETTY LENOARD A peppy Yell-Leader with a southern brogue is she, Bettv comes from Arkansas. Betty says she has her hopes pinned on a nursing career. General course. Senior Play; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Thespian Society 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, pres. 4; Cheerleader 3. 4. |OAN LESH [oan is known as the lucky girl who isits Florida eacli year to get a luscious tan. She plans to go on to International Business College. Conunercial course. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Cheer Block 1; Thespian Society 3, 4. |ULIA LIGGETT This dazzling blonde will make her boss a really good secre- tary. |ud thinks maybe .she will go on to business .school to get more training. General course. Senior Play, Prompter; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, ice-pres.; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2. RUTH MALMSTROM Ruth can be heard chattering throughout the halls of B.H.S., since she came to us from Cadillac, Michigan. She came here this summer and really made friends fast. Commercial course. Y-Teens 4; Glee Club 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Cheer Block 4. Our Diploma is a Passport to the Future. LARRY MARKLEY You coidd usually find Larry at any tane during the tlav trying to find some way to kill time without working. He intends to head for the Navy life. General course. Intramural B;iskt ' tbali 2, 3, 4: Senior Play, Stage Construction. ALICE MASON The sparkler on Iut fourth finger left hand shows what Alice plans after gradvuition. Says she will work at the Clinic as a switchboard operator after she is married. Collects records. General course. Comet 3; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Cheer Block 1, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2. BEVERLY MEAD A busy lass is Bev. Academic course. Retrospect Editor: Comet 1, 2, 3, Business Manager 3; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4, Treas. 4; Latin Club 2; Class Treas. 1; Cheer Block 1, 3, 4; Thespian Society 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; junior Town Meeting 3; Student Librari- an 3, 4; Psi Ote Ring; Hoosier Girl ' s State. LORETTA MELTON When summer comes, we will find Ret typing away in an office somewhere. She is interested in collecting records and drawing portraits. General eoiuse. Junior Play, business staff; Senior Play, Prompter; Retrospect staff; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheer Block 1, 2, 3, 4. 17 JANE MEYER Janie is another gal who is headed for die church. She will be married in the fall, but will go on to I.B.M. School. General course. Comet 2, 3; Latin Club 2; Senior Play; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; MLxed Chorus 4; Cheer Block 1, 2; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3. TOBY MILHOLLAND Called Tob around B.H.S. Her main interest is sports. She ' s real gone on baseball. Says she will get a secretarial job after commencement. General course. Comet 2, 3, 4; Senior Play; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 4; Cheer Block 1, 2; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3. KENNETH MILLER Skinny Kenny was usually found behind the scenes of everything that went on in the B.H.S. gym. He was in charge of lighting. Plans an Army career. Industrial Arts. Retrospect Staff; Junior Play, Lighting; Senior Play, Lighting. YVONNE MITTLESTEDT Bugs is another studious girl who plans to go on to nurse ' s training. She ' s going to Ball Memorial. Academic course. Comet 1, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Senior Play; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec. and Treas.; Thespian Society 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, .3, 4. MAYNARD MOSER Known to everyone as Mo , he plans to go to Eastern Christian Institute at Orange, New Jersey, to train for the ministry. His hobbies are drawing and painting. General course. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, ' 4; Glee Club ' l, 2, 3, 4; Football 1; Track 1, 2; Dabblers 4, Reporter 4. RUBY MUNSON It ' s the business world for Rube . Commercial course. Retrospect Business Manager; Comets 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, Prps. 4: Student Council 4, sec. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Drum Majorette 3, 4; Class Treas. 3, 4; Thespian Society 3, 4, Treas. 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, Treas. 3. We Will Never Forget Our B. H. S. SHIRLEY MC BRIDE Here is anotlier shorthand whiz. Mickey ' says she may go to comptometer school. Her hobby is skating. She was crown- ed queen at the Senior Dance. Commercial course. Comet 3; Glee Chib 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3, 4, SUZANNE MC FARREN Listening to records is this girl ' s hobby. Sue says she (Would like to work in an office after graduation. She was really good in shorthand class. Commercial course. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Cheer Block 2, 3, 4. PHYLLIS PACE Can this kid sock a ' olley ball! Forgetful Phyl says she will attend Purdue for a year and then go on to St. Joseph for a nursing career. Commercial course. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Glee Chib I, ' 2; Ciiecr Block 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2. DON PARK Another busy lad that is known to all, he says that he is going to attend Ball State. Academic course. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 4; National Honor Society 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Football I, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4: Thespian Society 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4; Bob Hannie Memorial; Senior Rotarian. 18 WAYNE PEASE Wayne came to us from Stuttgart, Germany, where liis father was stationed with the Armed Forces as chaplain. After a semester he mo ed to San Rafael, California. General course. Senior Play; Arc of Alpha 4; Intramural Basketball 4. ROBERT PENCE Bill) intends to go to Purdue University this fall. His leisure activities are bicycling, reading, and working on machinery. He also plays the accordion and likes music. Academic course. Senior Play; Band 2, .3, 4; 4-H 1, 2, .3, 4, treasurer 1; Arc of Alpha 4. JULIA PFISTER Another familiar person around the halls of B.H.S., Julia is working at National Oil Gas, Inc. Her main hobby is horseback riding. General course. Retrospect Staff 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4, pres. 4; Mixed Chorus 4, pres. 4; Class Sec. 4; Cheer Block 2, 3, 4. THOMAS PLUMMER Tom is going to work at Fort Wayne for a year and then join the U. S. Army Reserve unit. His hobby is working on his car. General course. Band 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Wrestling 1. 2, 3, 4, captain 3; Intramiual Ba.sket- ball 3, 4. JERRY POLING One of the quiet ones around the halls of B.H.S., |errv is planning to join the Armed Forces. He .says that if lie likes it he may stay in awhile. His hobbies are hunting and fishing. Academic course. RITA POLING This girl can really pound a typewriter. Those who know her well call her Marlene. She came to Bluffton in her Sopho- more year from Dimkirk. She helped supervise the costumes for the lunior Class Play. General Cour.se. Happiness and Tears Graduate with Us. PATRICIA POWELL Pat is headed for St. Joseph Hospital to enter nurse ' s training. Her hobbies are swimming and listening to records. She is usually seen in her Little Brown Ford. Academic cour,se. Comet 2; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Cheer Block 1, 2, 3, 4. DAVID PRIBLE I3a ' e is planning on going to California to go to college or get a job. His hobbies are swinmiing, basketliall, and foot- ball. General course. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1; F ootliall 1; Track 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4; 4-H 1. 2, 3. DONALD REEVES Don says his future is imcertain. His hobbies are hunthig, fishing, and practic ally all other sports. General course. Hi-Y 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Business Staff of the Junior and Senior Plavs; Senior Rotarian. ROSEMARY RICHEY Next fall we will find Richie at Ball State studying to be a teacher. Her hobbies are water sports and collecting records. General course. Comet 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin 2; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheer Block 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespian Society 4. 19 SON I A SAWYER One of the kind-hearted kids around the Bhiffton High School halls, she is well known to everyone. She plans to attend the I.B.M. School. General course. Comet 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Mixed Chorus 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. [ERRY SCHOREY Ierr - is planning to get a job or go to work for Uncle Sam after graduation. He likes all watei sports. General course. Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 3, 4; Business Staff of th- Senior Class Play. CAROLE SCHREIBER Carole is planning to go to Int. ' rnat ' onal Business College next fall. She likes music and all water sports. General course. Comet 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheer Block 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespian Society 3, 4; G.A.A. L 2, 3, 4; Student Librarian 4. FRED SCHREIBER Fred says that what he will do in the future is not definite. His hobbies are Ijird watching and hiking. General course. Hi-Y 2. 3, 4; 4-H 2; Basketball 1. Football I, 2; Wrestling I. 2; Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4. ROBERT SHAFER Bob will be seen aroimd the L ' ni ersity of Cincinnati ne. t fall. Academic course. National Honor Society 4; junior Play; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, vice-pres. 3; Class Athletic Councilman I, 2; Thespian Society 3, 4; State Scholastic Contest I; Junior Town Sleeting 4; Senior Rotarian 4; Hoosier Boy ' s State ' s. FRED SLIGER Fred is planning to work, at Fort Wayne after school is out. His habb is tinkering around with cars. General course. Basketball 2; Football I; Intramural Basketball 3, 4; Business Stafl of the Senior Class Play. Friendships We Will Always Treasure. MARIANN SNIDER Here is a person who is always willing to work. Mariann is planning to attend the I.B.M. School at Fort Wayne. Her hobby is listening to records. General course. Retrospect Staff; Business Staff of Senior Class Play; Student Librarian 4. ALICE ZINGSHEIM Al is h?r nickname. She plans on taking nurse ' s training at St. Joseph ' s Hospital. General course. Retrospect Assistant Business Manager; National Honor Society 4; Latin Club 2; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4[ Mixed Chorus 4; Cheer Block I, 2, 3, 4; Hoosier Girl ' s State. CHALMER STEELE He is better known around school as Jimior. After commence- ment he plans to enter college to study business or join the Armed Forces. General course. Comet 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball I, 2, 3; Wrestling I; Track 3. RUDY STEURY Rudy plans to attend Michigan State University. Academic course. Comet 4; Latin Club 2; junior Play; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Football I, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Wrestling 1; Intramural Basketball 3, 4; Thespian 3, 4; State Scholastic Contest 1; Arc of Alpha 4, pres. 4; Junior Town Meeting 4; Senior Rotarian; Rotary Convention. 20 SYLVIA STOUT She is known to her friends as Stoutsie. Elementary teachinj; is her goal. She will enter Ball State ne t fail. General eourse. .Retrospect Staff; Comet 1, 3; Latin Club 2; Senior Play; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheer Block 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespian 3, 4; G.A.A. PEGGY SWAGART She is known to her friends as Pes;. Dancinj; and skating are her fayorite pastimes. She plans to get a job in an office after graduation. General course. Retrospect Staff; Senior Play; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheer Block 1, 2, 3, 4. CAROL TEMPLIN Tempie ' plans to attend Milwaukee-Downer College where she will study occupational therapy. General cour.se. Comet 2, 4; National Honor Society 4; )unior Play; Senior Pla -; Y-Teens 2. 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Cki.ss Sec. ' l; Cheer Bk ck 1: Thespian 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dabblers 4, treas. 4. BILL TEWELL Bill plans to attend Indiana Uni ' ersity where he will major in speech. He plans to go into public relations or salesmans hip General course. Comet ' l, 2; Hi-Y 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 4; Track 3, 4; Tennis I, 2. PATRICIA THOMA Thom plans to attenil De Pau ' .y next year and major in education. Academic course. Comet 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 2; Senior Play; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1; Band 1, 2, 3; Cla.ss pres. I; Cheer Block 1; Cheer Leader 2, 3, 4; Thespian 3, 4, .sec. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2. .3, 4, yice-pres. 3. ION TURNER He is known to most of us as jet. He plans to attend the International Barber College at Indianapolis. He spends most of his spare time hunting and fishing. General course. Hi-Y 3, 4; Mi.xed Chorus 4; Intramural Basketball .3, 4. Memories Will Keep Us Together. PATRICIA WARD She is knovyn around tlie s;li lol as W ' ardie. She plans to further her education. General course. Comet 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Jimior play; Senior play; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, yice-pres. 4; Band 2. 3; Cheer Block 1, 4; Thespian 3. 4, ice-pres. 4; G.A.A. I. 2. 3. 4; Dabblers 4. sec. 4. TED WASSON Ted plans to attend college and major in chemistry. Ac;idemie course. National Honor Society 3, 4, pres. 4; Latin Club 2: Hi-Y 2, 3. 4; Student Council 1. 2, 3. 4; Band 1; Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4; Football 1, 2. 3. 4; Baseball 2, 3; Tennis 1, 2. 3, 4: Senior Kotarian; Hoosier Boy ' s State. RICHARD WIBLE Bichard is planning to get a job or to help Uncle Sam and li s country out by going into the seryice after graduation. General course. Business Staff of the fimior and the Senior Class Plays. DI.XIE WILEY She is known by her friends ;is Dix. She plans to become a nurse, taking her training at Park iew NIemorial Hospital. General course. Retrospect Staff; Comet Business Staff 2, 3. 4; Latin Club 2; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheer Block 1, 2, 3, 4. 21 EDDIE WILLIAMS He is known to all of his friends as Wee Willy. After graduation he plans to help LTncl Sam by joining the Air Force. His favorite hobby is bowling. General course. Intra- mural Bowling 2. JANET WILLIAMS She is known by all of her friends as Willie. After gradu- ation she is planning to get a job as a typist or a general office job. General course. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheer Block 1, 2, 3, 4. lANET WILSON Her friends call her Willie. She collects records as a pastime. She is going to a lieautician college ne.xt fall. Com- mercial course. Retrospect staff; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, treas. 3; Student Council 4; Mi.xed Chorus 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, treas. 4; Cheer Block 1, 2, 3, 4, captain 4. MIRIAM VAN EMON She is known to her friends as Shrimp. She is a real fan of the Bluffton Tigers. Her plans are not definite. Commercial course. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheer Block 1, 2, 3. 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 4. PETE VAN EMON Pete hopes to attend college. Academic course. Retrospect Staff; Latin Club 2; Junior ' play; Senior play; Hi-Y 2. 3, 4; Student Council 4; Mi.xed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Class Athletic Councilman 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4; Thespian 3, 4, pres. 4; Arc of Alpha 4; Senior Rotarian. CAROL VENIS Carol is planning on being a nurse. Outdoor sports are her fa orite liobbies. General course. Comet 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Senior Play; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheer Block 1, 2, 3, 4; Freshman Cheer Leader 1; Thespian 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4: Arc of Alpha 4. Senior Sponsors Mr. McNown, Miss Beitler, and Mr. Ben- nett are our senior sponsors. They have guided and helped us in all our class activities. 22 Senior History 57, 57, Thank Heaven, cry throughout its last year. was the class Some of its busiest events were selling con- cessions at the football games. The Seniors purchased coffee urns for the school to use in the coming years. The money received from selling concessions was used to buy a record plaver for the school. The Seniors held dances after the home bas- ketball and football games in the school gym. After the Retrospect Staff was picked, they began their work to meet the deadline. We must admit this was a lucky class. It is the onlv class in B. H. S. HistorN- that has left behind it four Sectional winnings. The Seniors picked a hometown girl. Miss Peggy Goodin, as the author of their play, Take Care of My Little Girl. The class enjoyed an educational trip to the Indiana Legislature. Thev also visited Allison Aircraft, and I. U. Medical Genter. As the end of the year came into sight, tlie Seniors purchased their announcements and got fitted for their caps and gowns. ' hen Baccalaureate and Glass Dav arrived, the Seniors realized the ' would never again be wandering aimlessly through the halls of B.H.S., screaming their heads off at the basketball and football games, pushing their wa - through the halls, and slamming locker doors. Commencement, then wliat ? ? ? ? ? ? ' . The Hope Diamonds are Looking into Their Future Senior Officers Senior officers admiring the bulle- tin hoard. Jerry Hook, president; Denny High, vice-president: Ruhv Minison, treasurer; Julia Pfister, secretary; Pete VanEmon, athletic councilman. 23 — Accomplishing the Production, Sight Unseen Row i: R. Arend, L. Arnold, B a c l e 1 o r, P. Barton, K. Baumgartner, D. Bennett. Row 2: Bercot, M. Betz, Bierie, C. Bootli, B. Bowman, Butler. Row 3: Campbell, Clark, A. Cotton, J. Crandall, Creed, R. Cupp. Row t: Daniels, F. Egly, Fair, Farling, Foster, Franze. Row 5: Frauhiger, Fnlton, Geels, Gehrett, Gelow, S. Gerber. Row 6: D. Gibson, Gilgen, jerry Gregg, Grimes, Haifley, ]. Hammond. Row 7: A. Hartnett, R. Hartnctt, D. Hasinbiller, Heller, Helms, Henry. fioii- 8: ]. H i a 1 1, Higgins, HofFacker, J. H o 1 1 o w a y, S. HoUoway, Hunter. Row 9: B. Inskeep, [olinson, M. Keller, Kemp, Kiser, Kistler. Row lO: Kneuss, K r i 1 1, D. Lenoard, Liby, Malmstrom, K. Marsh. 24 History The Junior Class kept in step with tradition by getting tlieir class rings. Then they had their fun at a class part) ' in October. At Christ- mas time the class of .58 flooded the town with jebo and cracker- jack. In March they mended costumes and delighted everyone with their Class Plav entitled Sight Unseen. f 1 Officers: Knt ' eling— Ath. Coun., D. .S kiiivid-v; Miss Pdwrrs, Mr. Woolsey, Lenoard, ' ice-Pres., Cupp. Standing— Mr. Huffnian, ,niil Mr. Ellington. Pres., D. Hasinbiller, Treas., Geels, .Sec, Clark. the Juniors Become Polished Diamonds. Row i: Ma.xon, Mettler, Micklitsc h, B. Miller. L. Miller, J. Mittlcstcdt. Roiv 2: Murray, C. Perry, E. Perry, H. Perry, J. Petzel, Piety. Row 3: S. Ross, L. Rush, Settle, N. Shadv, Shaw, Sills. Row 4: Sniekens, Snider, P. Spade. E. Steffen, L. Steffen. B. Steurv. Row 5: B. Stout, Suit, Tangeman, Taylor, Thompson, Tudor. Row 6: C. Tuttle, C. Ulmer, Vore, Wallace. L. Wible, S. Wible, J. Williams. 25 Row i: Aeschliman, M. Alberson Allen, B. Barton, Baumgartner, Beer. Row 2: B. Bennett, L. Betz, Boren, Borror, Brown, Bulger. Row 3: Carnall, Carr, Gary, Clan- in, Clowser, Cockrell. Row 4: Costello, B. Crandall, Gulp, J. Davis, Davison, R. Decker. SOPHOMORES These Diamonds in the Rough Seek Row 5: Dentel, Doran, Edington, Fetters, J. Flowers, R. Flowers. Row 6: Fuller, J. Garrison, R. Gavin, R. Geels, Geisel, B. Gerber. Row 7: y. Gerber, Gillioni, Gray, J. Guthrie, Harris, Heyerly, Roil ' S: Hill, Hite, King, Knowles, Landis, B. Larniore. Row 9: Kneller, P. Lockwood, K. Markley, Masterson, Milby, K. Miller. Roic lO: Monroe, Moon, C. Moser, Murphy, Myers, McFarren. 26 Officers: Treas., Rudy, ' ice-Pre.s., P. Scott, Pros., Moon, Sec, Aeschliman, Atli. Coun. Reiff. Sponsors: Mr. Larmorc, Mrs. Elsmere. Mr. UlmtT. Their Way Into New Activities The Sophomoit ' s did not get lost in the halls of B. H. S. this year. In fact thev managed h 7 quite well. They started their fund raising campaign by selling assorted candy and spool holders. The biggest event in this class ' s year was their initiation into Hi-Y and Y-Teens. They are now lo al members. Roic i: Nicholson, Noonan, D. Pence, Pendleton, |. Perry, N. Petzel. Row 2: Phillabauni, S. Prible, Qninones, Redding. Reed, Reiff. Row 3: P. Rehbein, Rice, Roniine, M. Roos, J. Rothgeb, R. Rothgeh. Row 4: Rudv, Satterfield, Schenkel. P. Scott, T ' . Shady, Sharp. Roil- 5: Sheets, C. Shger, W. Snider, Sowards, Sprunger, Strain, Stuck. Row 6: R. Taylor, Traeger, T. Tuttle, D. Uhner, Walter, Wolf- cale, E. Young. ■J m ' ' l$ f% . Q( } ' f - l ■! B if Row i: Alexander, J. Arend, Arm- ey, L. Arnold, Bacon, Baumgart- ner, Beaty, Butts. Row 2: B. Betz, H. Betz, W. Bi- berstine, W. Biberstine, J. Biber- stine, Bills, Byrd, Bishop. Row 3: L. Bodkin, B. Booth, P. Booth, Bounds, B rewer, B. Bow- man, Bracht, Brewer. Row 1: Brinneman, Brown, Bur- roughs, S. Carnall, Gary, ]. Chris- tianson, L. Christianson, Cobbum. FRESHMEN The Halls of B. H. S. Become Familiui 9 ' 9 f ? i . I I Jti Row 5: S. Cochran, S. Cochran, Cockelreas, Collins, Conrad, C. Cotton, P. Cotton, M. Crump. Rotv 6: J. Davis, Deam, C. Decker, Dedrick, Dillon, Druckemiller, Dustman, D. Egly. Row 7: J. Eisaman, Emshwiller, Flanigam, T. Foreman, B. Foster, Garr, D. Garrett, J. Garrett. Row 8: Geisel, B. Gerber, B. Ger- ber, M. Gibson, Gilbert, K. Grove, L. Grove, Hankins. Roil 9: Hansen, K. Hartnett, R. Hasinbiller, Helbhg, J. Heller, A. Hiester, T. Hiester, R. Holloway. Row lO: Howdyshell, S. Huss, )ackson, R. Kaehr, R. Kahn, Knel- ler, Kummer, Larimer. Row ii: Lindsey, D. Linn, Lock- wood, Lndwig, Luginbill, Maddu.x, K. Mann, T. Marsh. 28 History B.H.S. thought it was being invaded when 145 greenies poured into its halls. This energetic class managed to help out in all the school activities. Thev veiled at the ball games and participated in the school dances. They had a Bake Sale to start the monev rolling in for the next four years. to the Uncut Diamonds. Officers: Treas., P. Booth, Vice-Pres.. Emshvviller, Pres., D. Scott, Sec, P. Spaid, Ath. Coun., Mover. Spiinsiir.s: Seated— Mr.s. Boilkin, Mr. Templin, Standing— Mr. Pettyjohn, Mr. Fornshell, Mr. Kirkpatrick. Row 2: L. Myers, Moyer, McClain. Ornisby, Ostrander, Oswalt, Oxer- holt, L. Pace. Row 3: Paxson, Penrod, A. Perry, .M. Perry, P. Perry, |. Poling, Po.sten, J. Prible. Rolf 4: Reaser, L. Hehbein, Robles, Rupel, Rush, Sark, S. Sawyer, Scaffa. Rote 5: Schaefer, Schlagenhauf, J. Schreiber, Scott, Simmons, T. Sliger, Smethnrst, Spaid. Row 6: Spake, Speheger, P. Stid- ham, E. Stidham, G. Stout, L. Stout, Sunian, Swisher. fioii; 7: Tappy, J. Turner, S. VanEmon, D. Vore, Walker, D. Wasson, Weaver, Wells. Row 8: Welsh, Wenger, D. White, N. White, W. Williams, R. Wilson, Yule, Zalac. Row i: ]. M ers, M. Meyer, Mech- lins:, M. Milholland, Nlunson. CI) Q fpi f |3| U-l ( u ff% C% Our Activities Keep Us On the Move . . . Upper Left: The annual Latin banquet in full attire. Upper Right: We really enjoy those convo- cations. Middle Left: The Teen Tones really sparked the vocal department. Middle Right: New Hi-Y members all decked out. Bottom: The Hi-Y and Y-Teens work on their projects. 30 Diamond Syndicates 31 Retrospect The Retrospect is more than just a book that denotes the happenings of four years. As the ' ears go by, the Retrospect will become a treasured keepsake. Recorded between its covers are the memories of four years of vour life. The Retrospect Staff has worked hard and faithfully to make this year ' s Retrospect the best ever published. We hope that vou are pleased with the 19.57 Retrospect! ' ' We Came, We Saw, We ' ll Never Forget. 32 Upper Left: Isch, Munson, Hammond, Mrs. Elsmere, E. Lamiore, J. Wilson, E. Hiatt, K. Miller, D. Park, P. ' an Emon, J. Gavin, High, S. Stout, Mr. Park, Mead. Seated: Snider, Swagart, Johnston, Zingsheim, Melton, Pfister. }iiiddle Left: .Mead, K. Miller, Isch, S. Stout, Hammond, D. Park, Swagart, Zingsheim, P. ' an Emon, E. Hiatt, Pfister, J. Wilson, .Mrs. Elsmere, Mun- son, Snider, High, Johnston. Lower Left: Business Manager R. Munson and Mr. Park go over the fi- nancial standing of the Retro. Lower Right: .Mrs. Elsmere, Assistant Editor J. Isch, and Editor B. Mead get things in order for deadline. Comet Once a month, girls go to the home rooms with an armload of papers. E er one digs in his pocket for a nickel. The occa- sion is the selling of the Comet . The school newspaper is edited b - Dollv Hasinbiller. Judv Thompson is the business manager. Mr. Park is the ad- -isor. The Comet is full of articles, written bv the editorial staff, about the happenings in school- sports, facult) ' , and the com- munit ' . Had ' Tales ' -to Tell Loner left: Mr. Park. J. Thompson, and D. Hasinbiller consider placing an amusing news item in the next issue of the Comet. Band The Bkift ' toii High School Band had a very hasy schedule this year. They began the year hv marching in the Indiana State Fair. Other hicjhiisihts of tlie vear were the Winter Band Concert, the district contest, in which they received an excellent rating; a music festival. the first of its kind, combining the Berne, De- catur and Bluffton Bands, and the High School Music Program. The band is under the direc- tion of Mr. Reed, their new director. Harmony Is Our Keynote Row i: B. Pence, lean Eisaman, Y. Mittlestedt, C. Red- ding, Eadiart, Nicholson, P. Barton, T. Milholland, M Malmstroni, C. Cotton, N. Petzel, C. Templin. Row 2. Bulger, Dillion, P. Booth, B. Bowman, Allen, Butts, D Scott, Hotfacker, A. Cotton, S. Prible, Overholt, Settle R. Munson. Rote 3: Maddux, Enishwiller, ]. Robles, Bishop, Lindsev, Armey, D. Perry, S. Prible, Knueller, Speheger, Hansen, Harris, Simmons, Kiunmer, Burroughs, Ludvvig, Standing: M. Moser, Monroe, Judy Eisaman, Phillabaum, Steffen, S. Sawyer, Mr. Reed. 34 Chorus ( f p A Melody Lingers On The vocal department had an tion of Miss Conwell. One of the highhghts was tlie wliich the ' combined with the Central 5, the BKiffton Chorus combined in and Decatur. A new group of nine girls, called organized. excellent ' ear imder the direc- annual Christmas Cantata in Grade School. On April a program with Berne the Teen Tones was Row i: Mis.s Conwell, piani.st Decker, Wliite, A. Perry. Caniall, Luninliill. B. Biljerstine, Larimer, Christianson, Alexander, Bracht, Piety, Geisel, Driekemiller, Mann, Tuttle, Suman, Meyer. Row 2: Pianist S. Sawyer, Mvers, Swisher. Sherry Sawyer, M. VanEnion, Rehbein, S. VanEmon, Yule, Leimnriiber, Kahn, Smethmst, Bowman, Reaser, Zalac, Crump, Davis. Rinc 3: Iseli, Powell, Dedrick, Gilbert, Zini;sheim, Wilson, Heller, Cochran, HoUoway, Spaid, Booth, McFarren, Malmstrom. Baumgartner. Row 4: ]. Bibcrstine, Rupple, B. Gerber, Cobbum, S. Gerber, Boston, Farling, Schla- gcnhauf. Cotton, Pfister, Brewer, Bounds, Tappy, Milholland, Suit, VV ' cnger. Miss Beverly Conwell, voca visor. al nuisic su per Roic i: Miss Conwell, Gilbert, Zalac, Lu- ginliill, Linn, Biberstine, Van Emon, Pietw Tuttle, Baumgartner. Row 2: Pianist Decker. Rupple, S. Gerber, Farling, Zing.sheini Kahn, R. Wikson, Isch, B. Gerber, |. Wilson. McFarren, Nhxlmstrom. Row 3: Pianist Saw- yer, Davis, Bounds, Turner, Campbell. Reeves, M. Moser, Sark, Milholland, Pfister. Suit. Row 4: E. Stidham, Freese, C. Moser. Cochran, J. Marsh, J. Gavin, Gelow, Steffen. Roic i: Ward, Shafer, P. VanEmon, R. Munsoii, Mead, Eklihorn, Teiiiplin, Stantliiifi: Mr. McNown, D. Park, Kalin, Mrs. Cliri.stian, R. Steurv. Time Out for Ginger - Added Spice to Our Year Time Out For Ginger, a rollicking three act com- edv, was presented bv the Junior Class. The play centered around a tomboy who wanted to, and did, plav liigh school football. Ginger was finally convinced that girls should be- come lady-like when the) ' enter high school. I ' ppt ' r Left: Fia;ht ' em. Ginger, Fight ' em! shouts Shafer to Mead. Lower Left: P. VanEmon K. O. ' s R. Steury, as Eichhorn, Mead, and Shafer look on. Bottom: I ' m goimj; out for football, says Ward to parents. Mead and Shafer. 36 Upper left: ' enis is rejected as |iihnston, Laniiore, Mead, Stout, and Templin look on. Upper rig] t: Nice Kittv. savs R. Munson to pled!;c Ward; Mead, Swagart, and Eisaman watch the ma- neuvers. Lower right: Pease gives Higli the Heave-Ho. Johns- ton, R. Munson, and Mead. Take Care of My Little GirF ' -It Was a Goodun ' Last November, the Senior Clas.s pre.sented a humorou.s tliree act plav Ixised on Pegg ' Good- in ' s novel, Take Care of Mv Little Girl. The plot centers around a small town girl who found that college had more to offer than sorority life. Liz gained the s mpatln ' of the audience as she is swept into a college societ life b ' her sorori- t ' sisters. Bottom: The sororitv candlcUglit ceremony is enacted. S vai;art, ard, Eisaman. Tlioma. Stout, ' enis, Templin, Johnston, |. , Iever, Eichhorn, T. Milholland, B. Leonard, Mittlestedt. R. Nhmson. Mead, B. Larmore. T H E S P I A N S - AH the World ' s a Stage for Us. The National Thespian Society is an educa- tional organization of teachers and stndents, established for the advancement of dramatic arts. The Thespians are known for giving plays at Christmas convocations. The Bluffton National Thespian Societv was chartered in 1952. Upper left: Kahn, B. Shafer, P. VanEmon, R. Steury, D. Park, Venis, Templin, Lesh, Mead, S. Stout, Eichhorn, Ward, Mittlestedt, Thoma, Johnson, R. Munson, Mr. McNown. Upper right: P. VanEmon, L, Miller, K. Marsh, J. Crandall, Micklitsch, M. Keller, C. Schreiber, Snlt, Riehey, Gelow, B. Miller, Hnnter, Haifley, Hiyu;ins, B. Lenoard, Gregg, ' ' . Snider, Thompson, Eisaman, Settle. LIBRARIANS — We Learn to Search for Knowledge Student librarians comprise an enthusiastic staff. Varied duties aid in developing the in- dividual in well-rounded conceptions of library services. Valuable assistance is rendered to the student bod ' . All are members of H.S.L.A., a state organization of 9. ' 3.5 members. Picture: C. Schreihcr, Mead, Thomp,son, Gelow, D. Hasinbiller, M. Snider, K. Marsh, Mrs. Christian, Sills. LATIN — It ' s Not ' ' Greek to Us. During the past year, the Latin Club lias been changed to the Bluffton Chapter of the Junior Classical League. The local chapter is affiliated ' ith the State and National organiza- tion. Four representatives attended the Nation- al Convention in June of 1956. Staiulin i: Sprungir, Uliner, Mrs. Bodkin, Boren, Ae.schli- man, Bulger, Crandall, Rudy, Fetters, Petzel, Geels, Gavin, Reddine;, Decker, Hill, Roniine, Allen, Brown, Harris, Phillabaiun, Moon. Seated: Hiatt. ARC OF ALPHA — That Figures! The Arc of Alpha was revived this ' ear, after having undergone two years of inactivity. Under the guidance of Mr. Broman, the mem- bers of the science club attempt to gain a better understanding of science through mo -ies and experiments. Members are: Bachelor, Henry, A. Cotton, S. HoUoway, Fair, R. Steury, Murray, Wallace, Hammond, Tangeman, J. Gavin, Thompson, Ubiier, Spnmger, B. Rudy, K. Marsh, L. Miller, Micklitsch. D. Hasinbiller, Snider, Butler, Mettler, F. Da is, B. Steury, Grimes, Shafer, Gelow, ' enis, B. Pence, Heller. uu l y Y - T E E N S —Diamonds That Sparkle and Shine. The purpose of the Y-Teen club is to build a fellowship of women and girls devoted to the task of realizing in our common life those ideals of Christian, personal, and social living. The Y-Teens have been busy this year making favors for hospitals and convalescent homes, selling Christmas cards, the annual Best Beau Banquet, the Mother-Daughter Tea and attend- ing a fashion sho ' sponsored by Portland ' s Y-Teen club. Miss Jones is the Y-Teens ' new sponsor. Y-TEEN Point: Munson. Row 2: Spade, J. Crandall. Row 3: Bulger, Decker, R. Geels. Row 4: B. Crandall, M. Hill, S. Ross, L. Settle. Row 5: Boren, Aeschliman, S. Geels, K. Markley, Brown. Row 6: Venis, Scott, Rudy, L. Miller, M. Malni- strom, Micklitsch. Row 7: M. Van Enion, S. Keller, Nicholson, Sliger, R. Malmstroni, Powell, Leimgruber, Dentel. Row 8: D. Ubiier, y. Williams, Wilson, Zingsheim, S. Reed, Young, Sheets, Romine. Row 9: Miss Jones, B. Miller, S. Johnson, Higgins, Swagart, Teniplin, Thonia, Richev, Schreiber, Stout, Ward, Crump, Barwiler, Rothgeb, Isch, Arnold, ■ Row lO: Melton, Pfister, Farhng, Haifley, C. Ulmer, J. Williams, Mason, Petzel, Clowser, Frauhiger, Clark, Marsh, C. Booth, Jones, Earhart, Mead. Row ii: Larmore, Daniels, Eisaman, Lesh, Kistler, Pace, McFarren, Thompson, S. Ger- ber. Fetters, V. Snider, Flowers. Row i2: Suit, Da is, M. Harris, R. Gaxin, Arend, Eichhorn, Gross, Johnston, Len- oard, Mittlestedt, S. Sawyer, MilhoUand. 40 H I - Y — A Solid Foundation for the Future. The purpose of tlie Hi-Y club is to create, maintain, and exti ' ud througlioiit tlie home, school, and communit the high standards of Christian character. Hi-Y projects for this vear included conces- sions at basketball games, helping tlie needv at Christmas, contributing to the World Ser ' ice fund, and the annual Best Girl Banquet. Tom Tangeman brought honors to the local club bv being elected to the state Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y Planning Council. owcr Rii ht: kneeling: P Steury. Standing: Cr Point: W. Hammond. Roiv i: R. Reiff, R. Gib.son, Moon. Row 2: Shaw, Sehenkel, R. Baumgartner, ]. Krill. Row 3: W. Steury, High, Walters, Monroe, Liby. Row 4: R. Steury, Mettler, R. Ciipp, hi son. Creed, P. VanEmon. Row 5: Grimes, Bachelor, Steele, Tewell. D. Park, Strain. Row 6: Mr. Ulmer, Edington, Carnall, Tudor, Rice, T. Shady, F. Schreiber. Row 7: Kneuss, Hite, Kiser, Fair, A. Cotton, D. Lenoard, Smekens, C. Moser. Row 8: Campbell, Reeves, Bierie, Gelow, J. Ga in, Butler, Sowards, J. Petzel, J. Davis. Row 9: M. Moser, D. Prible, Bates, Wallace, Heller, N. Shady, J. Turner, Murray, D. Cochran, Hook. Row lO: Stout, Kunkel, Henrv, Stuck, Tangeman, Shafer, T. Wasson, B. Bowman, W. Cupp, Hoffacker, Phillabamu. 41 QUILL AND SCROLL— News and Truth are Synonomous Quill and Scroll is an honorary society for hit h school journalists. Juniors and Seniors in the upper third of their classes who have done superior work on the Comet and Retrospect are eligible for membership. The initiation is marked bv a formal dinner and the presentation of pins and membership cards. Mrs. Elsmere is the advisor. Hasinbiller, Miinson, Isch, Thompson, Mead, Mrs. Elsmere. Stiiiuling,: Steury, Fair, Baehelor, Hammond, Sliafer, Wasson. Tangeman, Henry, Da ' is, Park, Hiatt. Seated: Snider, Munson, Mead, Miss Pow- ers, jolmston, Templin, Zingsheim, Lsch. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY— We Burn the Midnight Oil. The National Honor Societv attempts to hold before the school such moti es as shall induce others to aspire to scholarsliip, leadership, char- acter, and serx ' ice. They must be in the upper third of their class. Thirteen new members were inducted into the Societv this vear. 42 STUDENT COUNCIL — Our Big Wheels Keep Us On the Trail. Upper Right: K. Crantlall, J. Garrett, H. Scott, Speheger, D. Hasiiibiller, J. Marsh, Poston, P. Lockvvood, DcLker, P. Reli- lic ' iii. The Student Council is a group of students elected by, and representing, the student body. Tiie organ- ization attempts to settle problems which arise in connection with our school. It is responsilile for the initiation, oriianization, and carrvinii out of manv of our school functions. We are able to enjoy convo- cations whicli are brought to our school through the efforts of the Student Council. Ldivci ' Rigitt: kneeling: P. VanEnion, R. .Steury. Standing: Creek, Ham- mond, B. Lenoard, R. Mimson, Hook, T. Wasson, Mead. Ldirer Left: Sliaw, D. Park, H. Betz, Moon, Kemp, |. Crandall, B. Kistler, j. Davis. 43 h F.F.A. — Our Future Depends on Their Green Thumbs. One of our duties of the local F.F.A. i.s main- taining sixty acres of land in Lancaster Town- ship. Two representatives from Bluffton attended the National F.F.A. Convention last summer. The Junior and Senior members attended the International Livestock E.xposition in Chicago. Rdic i: Biber.stine, Traeger, B. Inskeep, Mr. Woolsey, Gray, Schenkel, R. Baiimgartner. Row 2: Bercot, Captain, Creek, K. In.skeep. D. Prible, T. Baiimgartner, Costello, Schaefer, Foreman. DABBLERS — We make a Big Splash! The art cluh. Dabblers, is a relativelv new club. Its members number thirteen. The Dabblers have purchased art prints for the school, helped with the scenery for class phns. and decorated the gvm at sectional time. Left to )■ J l ■ Ward, Templin, Hunter, Mrs. Wallace, Wells, Penrod, Alberson, P. Rehbein, Moscr, Oswalt, Turner, Spake. Welsh. : Tlie peppy cheer block at Bluffton Higli School was started in 1952. The Clieer block is the largest organiza- tion in school, consisting of 132 girls CHEER BLOCK — Voices Rang from the Rafters. plus substitutes. The cheer block is noted for its original veils and for- mations which draw pleasing com- ments from both the local fans and the visitors. t «i rt ♦ t  V rr m THE FLASH OF FINE DIAMONDS Upper left: The food really goes at the annual athletic banquet. Second left: Wasson goes high for that tip against Ken- dalhille, as Bowman, Kemp and Da is anxiously await. Upper right: Coach Kiikpatrick gi es his team aluahle instructions. Lower rii ' ht: Something new has been added! Third left: Right in formation are twirlers Thompson, L. Miller, R. Munson, Micklitsch, and Fetters. Fourth left: Hook rips through that line as Bachelor and Bierie bowl o er those Auburn Red De ils. 46 GOOD DIAMONDS SHOW FIRE! 47 ,, First Hoic, left to ri lit: Hice, Carnall, T. Shadv, C. Moscr, N. Sowards, Butler, Kneiiss, Hite, L. Barton, N. Edington, Moon. Second Row, left to ri ht: Coach Larmore, Tewell, Steel e, R. Steury, Hook, D. Park, Kunkel, T. Wasson, W. Ham- mond, Elston, Reeves, D. Prible, |. Davis, Pluninier, Coach Jacks. Third Roic, left to right: Manager A. Cotton, Mettler, Fair, B. Heller, ]. Petzel, Bachelor, Henry. Coach Hoffman, B. Larmore, Stuck, Bierie. Steffen, Creed, Campbell, Mana ger R. Reiff. Victory Favors the Team Making Fewer Mistakes. FOOTBALL Finishing the ' 56 season with a winning rec- ord, the Tigers came through for the second straight year on top of the won-lost column. Guided Idv Mentor Herb Hoffman, the Tigers posted a 5-3-1 record. A hard charging hne, a deadly aerial attack, and some fine backfield pla ' were characteristic of this year ' s team. Of tlie twentv-three major letter winners, nine will be returning next fall to don the black and crimson at Wilson Field. Lower left: Coach Hoffman and assistants Larmore and jacks discuss the defense for the next game over coffee. Lower right: Managers R. Reiff and A. Cotton check the enuipment for repairs. The seasons record for the Tigers is as fol- lows : Tigers Opponents Kendallville Mississinewa 7 3.3 ' inchester 39 6 Auburn 41 12 Columbia Citv 33 6 Decatur ' 28 24 Garrett 14 21 Portland 6 28 New Haven 21 20 48 Upper left: Wasson throws a block for Tfv ' cll as Bii. ' rio and Kunkel come up fast. Upper riglit: Hook and Stuck come to the rescue of Tewell. Seconil ric:,ht: Looks like a hit; irain for tlu- Tillers. Gridders Bring Thrills and Spills. KnecUiifi, left tn rii ht: Manager T. Heister, Gro e, R. Betz, Coach Brinson, Beaty, Brinneman. Freshman Football Standing, left to right: J. Garrett, CoUins, D. White, Fkiningam, L. Mvers, G. Stout, S. Cochran, Speheger, R. Scott, M. Miiholhind, H. Betz, J. Marsh, Kaclir, Burroughs, T. Lockvvood, R. Munson. 49 ■ ' Sfti ' i Cheerleaders— Creating new yells, leading the cheer- block, and practicing are all jobs of our four excellent yell leaders, Pat Thoma, Betty Lenoard, Diann Ulmer, and Caiiifv Sprunger. Regardless of the odds they were always there ready to cheer the teams of B.H.S. on to ictorv. Their Athletic Achievements are Permanently Written on Our Minds. Bachelor: Foothall, Track Bierie: Football Bowman: Baseball, Basketball Butler: Football Cotton: Football Student Manager Creed: Baseball, Football, Track Creek, Track Cupp, R.: Ba.seball Cupp, W.: Wrestlinc; Davis: Baseball, Basketball, Foot- ball, Tennis Elston: Football F air: Football, Wrestling Garrett: Wrestling Student Manager Gibson: Track Student Manager Hammond : Basketball, Football, Track Heller; Football Henry: Football, Track High: Wrestling Hook: B:iskcd)all, Football, Track Kemp: Basketball Kneiiss: Football Kunkel: Footljall Larmore: Football Milholland: Basketball Murphy: Football Murray: Baseball Park: Basketball Student M:uiager, Footl)all, Track PluMinirr: Football, Wrestling Prible: Football Reeves: Baseball, Baskediall Shaw: Wrestling Steele, Basketball, Foodxdl Steften : Football Steury, B.: Wrestling Steury, R.: Football Tangeman: Basketball, Football, I ' rnnis TewelJ: Basketball, F ' ootball, Tennis Wasson: Baseball. Basketball, Footlxdl. Tennis IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIP III mmim f f P ( : Sittina, left til riglit: Tevvell, Reeves, W. HaiiiniDiKl, |. Dav s, Hook, Steele. Standing:,, left tu right: Ass ' t. Coach Fornsliell, Kemp, C. Heister, T. Wasson, Tangeinan, M. MilhoUand, B. Bowinan, Coach Kirkpatrick. A Coach ' s Dream Came True. The Bluffton Tigers had a very fine season under their new coach, Virgil Kirkpatrick. The Tigers started well, and finished the sea- son with 14 wins and 11 losses. The team established a new rec- ord when they won the Bluffton Sectional Tourney for the fourth straight vear. Center left: Head manager D. Park checks equipment with assistants R. Gibson and C. Moser. Center right: We must have won, coaches Fornshell and Kirkpatrick are smiling. Front roic, left to right: R. Cupp, D. Lenoard, Creed, Bachelor. Buck row, left to right: S. Hollo- way, B. Heller, D. Wallace, coach Fornshell, Murray, Henry, Bierie. RECORD WE THEY Hartford City 52 55 Decatur 46 57 South Side 58 57 Dunkirk 51 58 Columbia City 60 34 Winchester 55 52 Huntington 65 57 Mississinewa 60 56 Holiday Tourney Kendallville 53 44 Hartford City 47 60 New Haven 66 57 Garrett 36 42 Ossian 54 62 Kendallville 53 60 Decatur 56 64 Concordia 61 69 Berne 67 69 Auburn 66 53 Portland 80 62 Adams Central 85 72 Sectional Jackson Tourney 78 63 Lancaster 66 52 Rockcreek 70 57 Libcrtv Center 62 42 Regional Hartford City Tourne - 48 ' 65 Upper right: Wasson and Kemp want that rebound. Top left: Freshman managers T. Heister and T. Lockwood check in equipment. Center right: Standing, left to right: Beaty, Linn, ]. Davis, J Marsh, G. Stout, D. Wh:te, Spcheger, Collins, Garr, H. Betz. Kneeling, left to riglit: K. Grove, Kaehr, R. Betz, Hansen, Armey, Burroughs, Flaningam, Simmons, Coach Brinson. BASKETBALL— Our Sectional Champs! ■- Sr %: - MS 1 m m 1 ii Kneeling, left to right: ReeNes, Tcwell, Schmidt, Uptgraft, Lautzenlieiser, Creed, ]. Da is, R. Cupp, D. Lenoard. Standing, left to right: Coach Conipton, Bates, Bierie, B. Buwnuin, T. VVassoii, Tansjeman, Flowers, Murray, D. Lockvvood, Manaj er Rhodes. BASEBALL— You Have to Get to First in Order to Score. x Altlioiigh hampered bv poor weather throughout the season, tlie Tigers came through with four wins while dropping five. The Bengals boasted a fine pitching staff, an alert infield, and a hard hitting outfield. The Tiger nine was bolstered by stalwarts C harlie Uptgraft, Dave Flowers, Don Lockwood, and Dick Lautzenheiser. These, along with many promising iniderclassmen, turned in a creditable season for Tiger coach Lerov Compton. The seasons record for the Timers is as follows: Huntington Catholic Portland New Ha ' en Coliunbia Citv Concordia Kendallville Coliunbia City Kendallville New Haven Concordia Coliunbia Citv Decatur Tigers Opponents 12 5 2 16 S 5 ( canceled ) 4 3 6 1 2 7 4 ( canceled ) 5 6 2 1 ( canceled ) 54 It Takes Brains and Brawn. Showing hustle and much spirit the Grapplers of B. H. S. gave the wresthng fans much enter- tainment and tense moments. Tlie Tigers are graduating four seniors but have some very good underclassmen returning next year. Coach Phil Jacks molded the team through the season only to have injuries hamper the team in the Sectional. Eight hovs participated in the Sec- tional and Bill Fair nailed down third place in the 145 pound class. ■RESTLING lufftim Opponcnta ,31 Central Catholic 2.5 .31 Central Catholic 2.5 Ifi Rovcrton 34 20 Howe Military 35 10 Marion 46 4.S New Haven 5 H Marion 46 . ). ' Peru .30 3« New Ha en 18 16 Royerton 38 U) Madison Heii;hts 20 16 Central Catholic 34 16 Peru 34 10 Richmond 44 Vpper Left, Standing: Coach jacks, [. Tur- ner, Fair, |. Petzel, Murphy, B. Cupp, B. Larmore, R. Campbell, Kneuss, Plummcr, Scaffa. Kneeling: P. Van Emon, Shaw, S. Cochran, K. Miller, |aekson, L. Myers, Schenkel, W. .Steury, Hii h, J. Carrett. ' Liiiar left: |. Da is, Mettler, R. Cupp, Taniieman, Ted Wasson. The ' Backeteers ' Made Great Strides. The Tiger Netmen under Coach Chuck Kaufman roared through a erv successful sea- son winning eleven while losing two. The net- ters were led by Jack Fitzpatrick, Steve Hinslev, Ted NVasson, Jim Davis and Phil Tyndall. Num- ber six spot was shared hv Tom Tangeman, |ack Ulmer, and Ronnie Cupp. The undefeated record of Jim Da is was one of the highlights of the season. Da id was fol- lowed closelv bv Ted ' asson who droppetl only one match. 55 INTRAMURAL— Competitive and Ready for Action. Top Picture: D. Park, Sliger, Inskeep, Prible, Gavin, Kun- kel. fs •b tB l , G. A. A. — Marked by Sportsmanship and Fair Play. The goal of tlu ' participant is to attain good health, better sportsmanship and clean li ing. Under the caretnl guidance of Miss Beitler, a ell-rounded program of acti ' ities has been dexeloped. Be ' Mead and Bettv Lenoard are at present working for their State awards in sports. Roil- i: M. Gibson, Emshwilkr, D. Ciarrett, D. Ulnirr, Jean Eisaman, B. Leonard, Settle. ]. Christianson. Wells. Row 2: .Spade, R. Crandall. Micklitsch, A. Lenoard, Butts, Lindsev, M. Malnistrom, S. Prible, D. vv. L. Miller, S. ' an Eiaon, Braelit. Ron 3: M. Beitler, Sponsor, Boren, D. Perry, |. Larimer, |. Prible, Cobbum, C. Templin, Ovcrholt, Mead, Beckv Bowman, K. Hartnett, |. Geisel, ]. Hollowax, ' enis, P. Relibein, Bul ' .;er. Row 4: P. Loekwood, Hartnett, |udv Eisaman, T. Milholland, Gross, Dillion, Harris, E. Bodkin, Snlt, B. Booth, ' . Snider, Fetters, B. Gerber, Thonia. Lower Left This is tumbling! Lower Rif ht G.. .,A. Otfieers and sport heads look on as L. Mvers • and P. Loekwood perform a tumbling demonstration. TRACK — Cinder Crew Stirred up the Dust. The Bluffton High School track team of 1956 had a good season with a record of six wins and three losses. The thinliclads made a good showing u the New Haven Relays, N. E. I. C. Conference meet, and placed in the Huntington Sectional meet. The team, predominantly seni- ors, was well, coached bv Mr. Hoffman and Mr. Jacks. Wade Hammond tied the B. H. S. record in the high jump at 5 ' 9j . The season ' s record is: We-46 New Haven-63; ' e-75 Geneva-18; Mon- mouth-44 We-81; Lancaster-9 ' Portland-62l ; We-30 Mississinewa-6(); We-SO Dunkirk-33; Pleas- ant Mills-29 We-TOj:,; Decatur-37 4 Columbia City- 51; We-75i2 Petroleum 20; ; Montpelier-57 ' e-49; Concordia— 60 ' e— 34; Huntington— 56 5 6 ' arsaw— 47 5 6; New Haven Relavs-16; N. E. I. C. Conference -24 ; Sectional-19. Upper Left: Bachelor shows perfect form as he puts the shot. Vppcr Right: Row i: Reiff, Student Manager, K. Grove, J. Emsliwiller, A. Scott, J. Geels, Schmidt, D. Gibson, Student Manager. Row 2: D. Park, Tewell, Hook, Plunimer, Creek, D. Prible, W. Hanmiond. Row 3: Coach Hoffman, Sowards, Stuck, Bachelor, Bierie, Creed, Henry, D. Wallace, Fair, Smekens, B. Larmore, Rice, Asst. Coach Jacks. Lower Left: Prihle leads the pack as Emshwiller follows a few yards behind. 58 In memorv of Robert Charles Ulmer, who spent half of his high school career with us before his tragic death in the spring of 1955. This fun-loving classmate was well-liked on the athletic field and in the classroom by everyone who knew him. Bob ' s friendly personality will always be remembered by the class of 57 . 59 A Friendly Face, A Happy Smile, Ujiper Left: Seniors Plummer, Powell and Turner look at their bulletin board. Upper Ri lit: We all learn how to ' ote. Middle Left: A Night Out with Neptune. Middle fiig if; The janitors, Mr. W ' itznian, . Ir. Harri.s, an;l Mr. Weaver have a friendlv ehat. Lower Left: The bus drivers wait for the rush after the last bell. Lower Rig ht: We had our cake and ate it too. Upper Ri iht: Our convocations were excellent. Middle Left: Sight Unseen preparations. Middle Rif Jit: Oh! those spelling words. Lower fi g if What did you get? Lower fii ' g if.- The last steps taken in B.H.S. A Helping Hand, All the While. B. H. S. Calendar Sept .3 School Opns Oct. 2.5-26 Teachers Association Nov. 2 Y-Teen Banquet Nov. 9 Senior Class Play Nov. 22-2.3 Thanksgiving Vacation Dec. 21 11:00 A. M. Dismiss for Christmas Vacation Dec. 27-28 Holidav Toiirnev— Here Jan. ■1 School Opens after Vacation Jan. 11 First Semester Ends Jan. 13 ' inter Band Concert Jan. 14 Second Semester Begins Feb. 28 Mar. 1-2 Sectional Tourney Mar. 9 Regional Tournev Dear Diary, I Remember When . . . Mar. 1.5 Junior Class Play May 19 Baccalaureate Services Apr. 19 Easter Vacation May 20 Athletic A ' ard Picnic Apr. 26 Hi-Y Banquet May 21 Senior Class Day 8:15 May 3 Y-Teen Mother P; irty May 22 8:00 P.M. Commencement E.xer cises May 17 Junior-Senior Reception Dr. Russel J. Humbert— Speaker Index Aeschliman. Ella Mali-, U, 26. 27, 39, 40 Alberson, Margaret, : ' 6, 44 Alexander, Rowena, 2B, 35 Allen. Constance. II, 26. 34. 39 Arend. James. 24. 40 Arend. Ruth. 24. -10 Armey. Michael. 28. 24, 53 Arnold, Dwan, 14, 4T, 6 ' Arno ' d, Lawrence E., 24 Arncld, Lawrence ' -.. 3 Bachelor, Lawrence. 10. 24, 4!, 42. 43. 50. 52. 58 Bacon. Ronald. 28 Barton, Lenley, 26, 43 Barton. Patricia. 24. r4 Barwiler. Barbara. 14. 40. CO Bates. Robert, 14. 41. 54, 56, 61 Baumgartner. Karcl, 24, TO, . 5 Baumtlartner, Ralph, 2 ), 41, 44 Baumgartner. Thomas. -14 Beaty. Douglas Neil, 28, 49, C3 Beer, Janet. 26 Beitler. Miss. 4. 8. 22. 57 Bennett. Donna. 24 Bennett. Mr.. 4. 8. 22 Bennett. William. 26 Bercot. Chester, 12, 24, 44 Betz. Harold. 28, 49. 53 Betz. Lois. 26 Betz, Mary Lou. 24 Betz, Robert. 43. 49. 53 Biberstein. Judy. 28. 33. 35 Biberstine. Barbara, 28, 3j Biberstine, Wayne, 28, 35. 44 Biene. Eugene. 24. 41. 48. 50, 52, 54. 58. 61 Bills. Beth. 28 Bishop. Marilyn. 28. 34 Bodkm. Elizabeth. 28. 33. 57 BoQltin. Mrs-, 4, 8. 9. 29. 39 Booth. B,. 28. 35. 57 Booth. Connie. 24. 28. 40. 60 Booth, Peggy. 28. 29. 34 Eoren. Myrna. 26. 39. 40. 57 Boiror. Lawrence. 26 Bounds. Constance. 28. 33, 35 Bowman, Byrl. 24, 34, 41, EO, 52, 54, 60, 62 Bowman, Rebecca. 28. 35. 57 Bracht. Rebecca. 28. 35. 57 Brewer, Luana, 28, 35 Biinneman, James, 28 Broman, Mr.. 4. 8, 10 Brower. Jed, 28 Brown. Edward. 28 Brown. Judy. 26. 39. 40. 57 Bulger. Judy, 26. 34. 39. 40. 57 Burroughs. Lynn. 28. 34. 48. 53 Butler. David. 24. 41, 48, 50 Butts, Joyce, 28, 34 Byrd, Robert, 28, 35 Campbell. Richard. 24. 35. 41. 48. 55 Carder Carolyn. 11. 14 Carnall. Jerry. 26. 41. 48 Carnall. Sue. 28. 35 Carr. Ramona. 26 Cary. Linda. 28 Cary, Rosemary. 26 Christian. Mrs.. 8. 36. 38 Christianson. Joan. 12. 28. 35. 57 Chri tianson. Lawrence. 28 Clanin. Janet. 26 Clark. Carolyn. 24, 25, 40 Clowser, Caudia. 26, 40 Ccbbum, Joyce. 28. 35. 57 Cochran. Donald. 14. 35, 41 Cochran, Sharon. 28. 35 Cochran. Stuart. 28. 49. 55 Cockelreas, William. 28 Cockjell, Glenna. 26 Collins. Theodore, 28. 4 . 53 Conrad. William. 28 Conwell. Miss. 4. 9. 35 Costello. David. 26. 44 Cotton, Ancil, 24, 34, 41. 43. 50 Cotton. Carol. 28, 34 Cotton, Phyl is, 28, 34 Crana ' all, Jovana, 24, 33, 40. 43. G ' . Crandall. Rcb cca, 11. 26. 39. 40. 43. 57 Creed. Harald. 24. 41, 4S, 50. 52. C4. ,8 Creek. Dav:d. 14. 43. 44, 50, 53. 61 Crump, Carol. 14. 40 Crump, M:;rlyc?. 2J, 35 Culp. Martha. 26 Cupp. Ronald. 24. 25, 41, 50. 52. 54. 55 Cupp. WUlard. 14. 30. 41. 50. 55 Daniels. Carolyn, 24, 40 Davis, Edythe, 14 Davis. James. 4. 14. 41. 42. 43. 43. 5C. 52. 54. 55. 60. 61. 62 Davis. Jerry. 28. 53 Davis. Judy. 26. 30. 35. 40 Davison. Paul. 26 Deam. Robert. 28 Decker. Charles Jr., 28 Decker. Rinda. 26. 33. 3:. 39. 40. 43 Dcdrick. Mary. 28. 35 Dcntel. Dixie. 26. 40 Dillon. Joanne. 28. 34. 57 Doran. Dee, 26 Dotterer, Phyllis, 7 Druckemiller, Louanne, 28, 35 Dustman, Lawrence, 28 Earhart, Donna, 15, 33, 36, 37, 38. 40 Edington. Mr . 4, 9. 11. 25 Edington, Neil. 26. 41. 48 Egly. Dwight, 28 Egly. Franklin. 24 Eichhorn. E len. 15, 33, 36, 37. 38. 40 Eisaman. Jean. 14, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 40, 57 Eisaman, Judy, 28. 34. 57 Elsmere. Mrs,. 9. 14. 27. 32, 42 Elston, Robert, 12, 15, 48, 50 Emshwiller. Beth. 28. 29. 33. 34. 57 Fair. William. 24. 30. 41. 42. 48. 50. 55. 58 Farhng. Phyllis. 24. 30. 33. 40 Fetters. Janet. 26, 39, 40, 46, 57 Flanmgam, Pat, 28. 49. 53 Flowers. Janet. 12. 26, 40 Flowers, Roger, 26 Foreman, Theodore, 28. 44 Fornshell, Mr.. 4, 9. 11. 29. 52. 60. 62 Foster. Richard, 24 Foster, Rosalyn, 28 Franze. James. 24 Frauhiger. Sue. 4. 24. 40 Freese. Eugene. 5. 35 Fuller. Theoo ' ore, 2, 26 Fulton, Carol, 24 Garr, Eugene. 28 Garrett. Diane. 28. 57 Garrett. Jerry. 28. 39. 43. 50. 55 Garrison, Joan, 26 Gavin, James, 15, 32, 35, 41, 56 Gavin, Rhonda, 26, 33. 39. 40 Geels. Rose Ann. 26. 33. 39. 40 Geels. Shirley. 24, 25, 40 Gehrett, Ronald, 24 Geisel, Harry, 26 Geisel, Jayne. 28. 33. 35. 57 Gelow. Eugene. 24. 33. 35. 38. 41, 61 Gerber, Barbara, 28, 30, 35, 37 Gerber, Betty, 26 Grrber, Rosemary, 28 Gerber, Suzann, 24, 30, 35, 40 Gerber, Virginia, 26 Gibson, Mona Jean. 28. 33. 57 Gibson. Richard. 24. 41, 50, 52, 60 Gilbert, Melanie, 28, 30, 33, 35 Gi ' gen, Dale. 24 Gilliom. Linda. 26 Gray. Galen. 26. 44 Gregg. Jerry. 12. 34. 48 Grimes. Paul. 24. 41. 53 Gross. Linda. 15. 41. 57 Grove. Kay, 28, 49, 53 Grove, Leslie, 28 Guthrie, Janice, 26 Guthrie, Judy. 11 Haifley. Heather. 24. 38. 40 Hammond. Janet. 24 Hammond. Wade. 4. 15. 32. 41. 42, 43, 48, 50, 52, 53, 60, 62 Hankins, Carolyn, 28 H.Tnsen, James, 28, 34, 53 Harris, Mj., SO, Harris, Marcile, 26, 34. 39. 40, 57 Hartnett. Kaye. 28 Hartnett. Margaret Ann. 57 Hartnett. Rita. 57 Hasinbiller. Dolly, 4. 12. 24. 23. 33. 38. 42. 43 Hasinbiller. Robert. 28 Helbig, Lola. 28 Heller. Janalee. 28. 35. 57 Heller. William. 24, 30, 41, 43, 50. 52. 54 Hems. Sue, 24. 30 Henry. Robert. 24. 41. 42, 48, 50, 52, 53 Heyerly, Ronald, 26 Hiatt, Edward, 15, 32, 42 Hiatt, Jerry, 24, 39 Hiester, Alice, 28 Hiester, Carroll, 16. 52 Hiester, Thomas. 28. 49. 53 Higgens. Mari.yn. 24. 38. 40 High. Denny. 16. 23. 32. 33. 37. 41. 50. ;5. 51 Hill. Marjorie. 26. 39. 40. 57 Hite. Ronald. 26. 41. 43 Hoffacker, Brian. 24. 54. 41 Hof=fman. Mr.. 4. 9, 11. 25. 43. 58 Holloway. Julia. 24. 57 Hclloway. Roberta. 28. 35 Holloway. Steven. 24. 52 Hook. Jerry. 4. 16. 23. 41. 43. 43. 50. 52. 57. 60. 62 Howdyshell. Elizabeth. 23 Hunter. Patricia. 24. 33. 44 Huss. Sharon. 23 Ingmire. Carolyn. 16 Inskeep. Kay. 16. 44. 56 Inskeep. William. 24. 44 Isch. Janet. 10. 16. 32. 33, 35, 40, 42 Jackson. James. 10. 28. 55 Johnson. Sally Jo. 24, 40 Johnston, Rebecca, 3, 16, 30, 32, 33, 37 38 4C, 42, 61 Jones, Marion, 16. 40. 60 Jones. Miss. 4. 5. 10. 30. 40 Kaehr. Robert. 28. 49. 53 Kahn. Earl, 16, 35. 36. 38 Kahn. RoseAnn. 28. 35 Keller. Maxine. 24. 38 Keller. Sharon. 11. 16. 44 Kemp. Ronald. 24. 50. 52. 60. 62 King. Bob. 26 Kirkpatrick. Mr,. 4. 10. 29. 44. 52. 53. 60. 62 Kiser. Raymond, 24, 41 Kistler, Bette, 12. 24. 40. 43. 61 Kleinknight. Dewa.vne. 28 Kneller. June. 24. 30. 41. 48. 51. 55 Kneuss. Phillip. 24. 30. 41. 48. 51. 55 Knowles. Richaro ' . 26 Krill. James. 24. 41 Kummer. Richard. 28. 34 Kunkel. Lawrence. 16. 41. 48. 51. 56 Landis. Janet. 26, 40 Larimer, Janet, 28 35, 40, 57 Larmore, Eizabeth, 10, 17, 3C, 32, 33, 37 40 Larmore, Mr.. 4. 9. 10. 27. 48 Larmore. William. 26. 48. 51. 55. 53 Leimgruber. Mary Ann. 17. 35. 40 Lenoard. Betty. 4. 17. 30. 37. 38. 40. 43. 50. 57 Lenoard. Donald. 24. 25. 41. 52. 54 Lesh. Joan. 17. 38. 40 Liby. Jack. 24. 41. 61 Liggett. Julia. 17 Lindsey. Sandra. 28. 34. 57 Linn. Carolyn. 28 Linn. Douglas. 28. 35. 53 Lcckwood. Patricia. 26. 43. 57 Lockwood. Terry. 28. 48. 52 Ludwig. Lawrence. 28. 34 Luginbill, Judy. 28. 35 Maddux. Marna. 28. 34 Malmstrom. Mari ' yn. 24. 33. 54, 40, 57, 60, 61 Malmstrcm, Ruth, 17, 35. 40. 61 Mann. Karen. 28. 35 Markley. Karen. 26. 30. 42 T T-rkley. Lawrence. 17 Markley. Nancy. 26 Marsh, Jack, 28, 35, 43. 49. 53 Marsh, Kay, 23, 38, 40 Masrn, Alice, 17, 40 Masterson, Thomas, 26 Maxson, Ronald, 25, 41 Mead, Beverly, 4, 17, 32. 35. 57. 33. 40, 42. 43. 57 Mechling. Lawrence. 29 Melton Loretta. 17. 32. 40. 61 Mettl?r. Richard. 25. 41. 43. 55. 56 Meyer. Jane. 18. 33. 37 Meyer. Marcia. 28. 35 Mcklitsch. Mary. 4. 25. 33. 33. 40. 46. 57 Mi by. Wilma. 26 MilhoUano ' , Michael, 29, 43, 51. 52. CO. 62 63 Index Mi:holland. Toby. 18. 33. 34. 35. 37. 40. 57 M 11 3r. Barbara. 25. 38. 40 Miller. Kay. 26. 55 MUlsr. Kenneth. 18. 32 Mi ler. Loretta. 25. 33. 38. 46. 57 Mittlestedt. James. 25. 40 Mifl:stedt. Yvonne. 18. 33. 34. 37. 38. 40 Monroe. Dennis. 26. 34. 41 Mo;n. Cilarles. 4. 26. 27. 30, 39. 41. 43, 48 M3ser. Carson. 13. 3 ' -. 35. 41. 44 Moser. Maynard, 18. 34, 35. 41. 44 Meyer. Steven. 29 Munson. Rex. 29. 49 Munson. Ruby. 18. 23. 32. 33. 34. 36. 37. 38. 42. 43. 46 Murphv. Timothy, 26, 51. 55. 56 Murray, Fred, 25, 41, 51. 52. 54. 63. 62 Myers. Janet. 29. 35 M ers. Linda. 26 Myers. Lynn. 29. 49 McBride. Shirley, 18 McClain. Beverly. 29 McFarren. Lawrence. 26 McFarren. Suzanne. 18. 35. 40 McNown. Mr.. 4, 9, 10. 22. 36. 38 Nicholson Linda. 27. 34. 40 Noonan. Richard. 27 Ormsby. Donald, 29 Ostrander, Clarence, 29 Oswalt, Jerry, 29. 44. 56 Overholt. Nancy. 12. 29. 33. 34. 57 Pace. Linda. 29 Pace. Phvllis. 18. 40 Park. Donald. 12. 18. 32. 36. 38. 41. 42. 43. 48, 51, 52, 56, 58, 60, 62 Park, Mr,, 4, 6, 32, 33, 60, 62 Paxson, Carolyn. 19 Pease. Wayne. 19 Pence. David. 27 Pence, Robert. 19. 34 Pendleton. David. 29 Penrod. Ralph. 29. 44 Perry. Annitta. 29. 35. 57 Perry. Carl. 25 Perry. Earl. 25 Perry. Howard. 25 Perry. Judy. 27 Perry. Max. 29 Perry. Peaii. 29. 34 Pettyjohn. Mr.. 4. 10. 29. 61 Petzel. Jerry. 25. 41. 48. 52 Petzel. Nancy. 27. 34. 39. 40 Pfister. Julia. 19. 23. 32. 35. 40 Phillabaum. James. 27. 34. 39. 41 Plummer. 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Charles. 29. 55 Schaefer. David, 44 Schenkel, Keith, 27, 41, 44, 55 Schlagenhaut, Beth, 29, 35 Schorev, Jerry, 20 Schreiber, Caiole, 23, 33. 38. 40 Schreiber. Fred. 20. 30. 41 Schreiber. John. 29 Scott. Richaid. 4. 29. 34. 43. 49 Scott. Pat. 27. 40 Settle. Leta Sue. 25. 34. 38, 4 ' J, 57 Shady, Norman, 25, 41, 48 Shady. Theodore. 27. 41 Shafer. Robert. 4. 20. 36. 38. 41. 42 Sharp. Marcia. 27 Shaw. Ray. 10. 25. 33. 35 Sheets. Linda. 27. 40 Sills. Carolyn. 25. 37 ' Simmons. Lawrence. 29. 34 Sliger. Constance. 27. 40 Sliger. Fred. 20. 56 Sliger. Thomas. 29 Smekens. Michael. 25. 41. 58 Smethurst. Deloris. 29. 35 Snider. Mariann. 20. 32. 38 Snider. Vera. 12. 25. 3J. 33. 38. 40. 45. 51 Snider. Wendell. 27 Sowards. Ned. 27. 41. 48. 53 Somers. David. 20 Spade. Patricia. 25. 40 Spaid. Patricia. 29. 35 Spake. Suzanne. 29. 44. 57 Speheger. David. 29. 34. 43. 49. 53 Sprunger. Cammie. 27. 39. 5 1 Steele. Chalmer. 4. 41. 48. 51. 52. 61. 62 Steffen. 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