Bluffton High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Bluffton, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1977 volume:

- • y j . 1 BEFORE SCHOOL alarm clocks ring . . . hurry- up you’ll be late . . . catch the bus . . . find a parking place . . . club meetings . . . make up tests . . . meeting friends . . . excuse slips . . . breakfast in the commons . . . wish I could go back to bed . . . walking the halls . . . jazz band . . . sitting on the stairs . . . choir practice . . . last minute homework . . . mail your Valentines . . . gymnasium frisbie games . . . bells ring . . . running to homeroom . . . last minute cramming . . . and ringing tardy bells signal the start of school at BHS . before school 3 DURING SCHOOL .. Bells ring . . . announcements read . . . reading . . . ’riting . . . ' rithmetic . . . term papers . . . Get a pass . . . fire drills . . . school lunches . . . studies . . . five minute breaks . . . convos . . . library . . . roaming the halls . . . pep sessions . . . good times . . . report cards . . . lectures . . . clubs . . . and office 105 help contribute in making a entertaining and enjoyable day at BHS. 4 during school AFTER SCHOOL Bells ring . . . students running . . . bus rides . . . cars cruising . . . teacher conferences . . . athletic practice . . . band practice . . . spirit committee . . . cheerleading practice . . . color guard practice . . . swing choir practice . . . club meetings . . . studying for tests . . . preparing for weekends . . . class plays . . . prom . . . athletic events . . . Y-Teen banquet . . . Homecoming . . . and intramurals are things done to make after school the most in¬ teresting time of the day. after school ■ v e- £PiJ 1 i ! : 3 If ' 9 Ks %gm Pi® p mumm mmm mmm PIlii iiK j --£ggW li . ESwSif , i ■ . .; -:-r i6|®3M .. . Sfe vJ-V-.- ' rl-. 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I ! ■ « 9 ■ §| •■ v -jc-V ftjf afc � . 8 ..4MMI : 8 ■■■■: - $gm SCATTERED PICTURES OF SMILES Seniors . . . friends . . . tug-of war champs . . . smiles . . . government pa rs . . faces . . . cl cisions . . . farewell W let ' s get rowdy . . . soi ecorations . , m if i j i. lUWV y w LV ' T., pn fXt.t O 4 kK { , f i MS uc N ■ , J. aiSSSf J 3L , „ X Mr; v-1 K lsi: 15 m 10 j . r t i m Jh £ Jeff Adams Eric Aeschliman Linda Allen Kelly Aschliman Sherry Barton Gail Bass Kathy Bates Troy Barnes Cheryl Beckier Cheryl Beeks Jodi Bertsch Larry Bertsch Terri Biberstein Cynthia Blair Janis Bradtmiller 14 seniors Brian Buckland Donald Burns Janeil Byrd Shelley Christian Sheila Coffield Susie Colen Michael Collins Joe Compton Cassi Corle Timothy Creason Wesley Crickard Quinn Curry Connie Daniels Lisa Edington Michael Eiting Michael Essenburg seniors is Scott Falk Kelly Fischer Sheila Farler Mark Foreman Lisa Feltt Charles Frank Julie Fetters Fred Fuller Nancy Goodwin Kim Hamilton Candi Gavin Ginny Harnish Stephen Geels Timothy Harter John Hawkins Jodi Hay 16 seniors i Ted Higman Marilyn Hunnicutt Tamara Irvin Cynthia Jackson Sharolyn Johnson Sheila Johnson Lisa King Sheryl Kipfer LuAnn Kleinknight seniors 17 Steve Hite Laurena Hochstedler Robin Holmes Matt Holsinger Nancy House Tamara Hughes Tom Hullinger Stacey Long Thomas Longenberger Marty Lybarger Joe Lohmuller Bruce Markley Keith Masterson Susan May Christine Martin Timothy Mayer Robert McArdle Amy McCord Kevin McDermit Jeff Meade Patrick Meyer Emily Moser Debbie Murray 18 seniors Kent Okey Kathy Nortin William Myers Glenn Myers Dawn Osborn Todd Oman Robert Oliver Karen Park David Pfister Patsy Pfister Joyce Ramseyer Craig Reynolds Greg Rittenhouse Linda Schlagenhauf Laura Schnerre seniors 19 David Schocke Paula Stanton Amy Stout Michael Schumm Cynthia Skurner Peggy Strunk Kent Shady Pansey Sliger Susan Steffen Scarlett Studabaker Celia Shaffer Jill Sparks Marcia Stevenson Steven Studebaker ifei 20 seniors Thomas Sundling Mike Taylor Carol Towne Kim Terhune Tammy Troxel Ellen Ullman Sandra Vaughn Tim Vice Constance Walburn Jack Wenger Diana Wallace Joe Weterick Jaimi Warthman Jan Yergler Colleen Zello Sheryl Wells seniors 21 Junior class officers (President Troy Flowers, Vice-President Steve Carr, Secretary Lori Horn and Treasurer Angie Pettibone.) become the voice of class of 1978. JUNIOR YEAR CHALLENGING honking . . . report cards . . . school play . . . Tigers . . . cramming for a test . . . home¬ rooms . . . prom . . . SAT . . . snow vacations . . . Friday . . . roaming the halls . . . snowballs . . . student council . . . No. 1 ... ’78 . . . boys ' cheerblock . . . friendship . . . term pa¬ pers . . . U.S. History ... li¬ brary suspensions . . . parties . . . homecoming . . . laughter . . . jokes . . . homework . . . sports . . . teachers . . . letter jackets . . . fire drills . . . competition . . . rivals . . . awards . . . money . . . imagi¬ nation . . . spirit . . . honor roll . . . juniors . . . food . . . band . . . Street Fair . . . studies . . . accomplishment . . . chemistry . . . Tigerteers . . . challenge . . . fun . . . understanding . . . future goals . . . soon to be seniors . . . spirit trophy . Cheryl Alfeld Charles Anderson Kim Andrews Elizabeth Archbold Richard Arnold Diana Barrick Tim Baumgartner Tom Baumgartner Petra Bayne Judi Blair Michael Bordner Kay Brewer Kristina Buckland Tony Bullock Richard Campbell Christine Car nail Steve Carr Brad Claghorn Kent Claghorn Vance Clifton William Cline Tim Cobb Julie Colen Cheryl Croy Bret Curry Steve Day Teresa DeArmond Becky Dudley 22 I Juniors (FIRST ROW) M. Hinesley, K. Harty, B. Claghorn, S. Carr (SECOND ROW) S. Grove, D. Fiechter, S. Day (THIRD ROW) C. Anderson and C Panos attempt to prove they will ' amount ' to some¬ thing. Wendy Dunphy Cynthia Edington Jeff Eltzroth Juliann Farling David Fiechter Troy Flowers Kevin Foster Tonia Furnish Sheila Gentis Blake Gerber Brenda Ginter Linda Gobernatz Beth Grove Scot Grove T erry Hacha Tim Hacha Greg Hahn Ann Harsh Scott Hartman Scott Hartman Kevin Harty Lenah Hawk Debbie Heckman Paul Henderson Steve Higgins Steven Hinesley Lisa Hite Russell Hollingsworth Linda Horn Liane Ivins Debbie Jackson Jennifer James Rolland Jines Joy Johnson Patricia Johnson Rexette Johnson James Keller Jennifer Koenigseker Vennia Lawrence Lisa Liby juniors 23 Margaret Lohmuller Stephen Lutz Jan Mailer Matthew Markley Patrick McArdle Jody McDermit Kathern Mercer Timothy Minnich John Mohler Nancy Moore Brent Moser Diane Murphy Manuela Naderer Kenneth Neuenschwander Peggy Neuenschwander Cheryl Oman Jon Oman Craig Osborn Jeffrey Osborn Christopher Pa nos Tony Pearson Teresa Perry Angela Pettibone James Pfister Leonda Pfister Randal Pommer Karen Prater Mark Reeb Todd Reimschisel Marcia Reinhard Thomas Rich Jane Risser Brock Rittenhouse Cherry Roberts Daniel Runyon Jennifer Sands JUNIORS CLAIM 1978 CLASS THE GREATEST 7 J. McDermit and S. Wimmer relax at noon after strenuous hours in classroom. 24 juniors Jerry Williams Nancy Williams Susan Wimmer Yvonne Woods Not Pictured: M. Carnes J. Dustman D. Evans C. Geels J. Gilgen B. Hall L. Hall L. Harnish Debbie Satterfield Lynne Satterfield Tim Schaffter Terri Schlagenhauf Mike Schneider Margaret Schott Aim Scott Margaret Seese Jack Skurner Greg Smith Sheryl Smith Denny Squires Susan Stanton Barry Steffen Ruth Steffen Donna Stotlar William Struver Dawn Stultz James Sturgeon Karen Sullivan Peggy Sutton Jeffery Terhune Asa Thompson Ralph Tuttle Kelli VanZant Alesia Vaughn Robert West Kenny White R. Manley S. Mendenhall J. Neuenschwander D. Quinones A. Schnerre C. Smailman J. Smallman D. Stidham S. Cale, B. Cline, and C. Bailey observe with interest the ' blood and guts ' efforts of M. Schneider and B. Gerber as they wrestle. SOPHOMORES START TO THAT YEAR OF 1979 Jim Adams Deena Andrews Terri Aschliman Carl Bailey Trudy Barnes Vicki Barrick Georgia Barton Michael Bates Annette Baumgartner Kevin Beer Jay Biberstein Vianna Blair Allen Blem Thomas Booher Bruce Bordner Tracy Bowman Timothy Breedlove Lynette Brewer Jeffrey Bricker Rick Brickley James Brinneman Sandra Browning Tammy Bunch Steve Cale No one expects the tenth grade class to earn the rank of soph¬ omore much before the end of the first semester, but not so the Class of 1979. The 153 students adjusted with ease to high school activities, curricular and extra¬ curricular. Hard to find was the shy, inhibited sophomore; easy to find was the opinionated Hey, man, let me tell how it is ' type. As a result of being such an en¬ ergetic group, one can find in¬ terested and competitive sopho¬ mores in band, dramatics, aca¬ demics, sports . . . the whole picture. Enter the sophomores . . . goodbye. Central . . . new 26 sophomores J. Hartman and C. Lawhorn set up the audio-visual equipment. HAVE A GOOD LONG AWAITED COMING SOON! friends, teachers . . . joining clubs . . . initiation . . . ' 7-7-7-7 ' 79 ' . . . jingle bell laces ... no more ' greenie power ' . . . 3-legged races . . . involvement . . . Y-Teen ban¬ quet . . . ' how many see it? ' . . . competing in tough classes . . . postulates and theorems . . . Sophs ' . lunch table . . - band sweaters . . . English (ugh) . . . ' Mummy ' s Place . . . sign up for girls ' sports . . . home¬ room playtime . . . Valentines and carnations . . . class rings . . . candy sales . . . ' Rocket Ray ' . . . running in the hall . . . cheerblock jerseys . . . Sophomores, Sophomores, BHS! Michelle Call Jean Claghorn Lona Clanin Tamara Cobb Rodney Coffield Kamie Compton Susan Cotton Tamara Cowgill Terri Cross Robin Daniels Debra Dawson Lori Deam David Dohrman Nancy Dreitzler Sandra Ehrsam Johnny Ell wood Tamara Elzey Laura Essenburg Thomas Evans Kelli Falk Michael Falk Debra Faus Diane Fetters Brad Fiechter sophomores 27 Andrea Fischer Sonja Fischer Robert Flowers Timothy Garrett Kim Gaunt Jean Gerber Kim Gerber Lori Gerber Maureen Gerber Betty Gilliom Pamela Grice Belinda Hall Thomas Hamilton Lisa Harriett Dave Harris Steve Harshman Roger Harter Ted Harter Connie Hartman Gail Hartman Jack Higman Ann Hinesley Mike Hollingsworth Mike Holsinger Cindy Hook Rebecca Hullinger CLASS OF ' 79 LOOKS FORWARD TO THE DAY OF GRADUATION. Enthusiasm and drive are the key words for the sophomore class offi¬ cers: T. Reimschisel, President; K. Penrod, Vice-President; C. Ir¬ vin, Secretary; and T. Pfister, Treasurer. 28 sophomores Angela Hunt Elizabeth Ilnicki Tamyra Inskeep Michelle Irvin Teresa Johnson Gerlad King Richard King Tim King Claudia Kizer Tamera Knoble Kathleen Krebs Barbara Lane Richard Lautzenheiser Cathy Lawhorn Vickie Lawrence Kyle Laws Brenda Leamon Mark Longenberger Michelle Maggart Steve Mahon Randy Masterson Thomas Mayock Dan McCord John Meyer Lora Meyer Rebecca Meyer Sonja Meyer Laura Miller Vickie Morgan Cynthia Moser Ramona Moser Steve Murphy Carolyn Myers Steven Niblick Jack Noe R. Brown is surprised by the yearbook photog¬ rapher. The sophomore regulars ' conjugate ' on the stairs before school. sophomores 29 I SOPHOMORE SPIRIT OVERFLOWS C Jean Nowakowski Carolyn Nyffeler Rhonda Okey Brenda Osborn Twila Palmer Steven Pearson Randy Peeper Keith Penrod Kimiko Perry Chris Pfister Timothy Pfister Mary Quinones Laura Randall Robin Record Troy Reimschisel Gene Reinhard Robert Reynolds Lawrence Ridgway Andy Roth Darrell Satterfield Douglas Schisler Jerry Schlagenhauf Pamela Schroeder Beth Schumm Kipp Scott Kendra Shady Karen Shaw Laura Short Mary Sills Bill Settle Dee Smallman Douglas Smith Jane Smith Rhonda Souder Teresa Squires 30 sophomores Craig Stauffer Lisa Steckbeck Beth Steffen Teresa Steffen Sandy Stidham Tim Stotlar Angela Streater Susan Struver Michael Sumwalt Kent Terhune Sharon Towne Scott Vaughn Steven Vore Jean Wales Kirk Wheeler Lori Wile Steven Wolf Ned Wolfcale John Worthington Julie Young Not Pictured Tony Bailer Randall Brown Danny Costello Kerry Grove Philip Jones Jim Johnson Carolyn Richardson Terry Scott Dan Sparnkles Debbie Wales sophomores 31 - BHS OFFICIALS HAUK AND FRITZ RETIRE ABOVE: School Board members confer over one of many Bluffton-Harrison Metropoli¬ tan School District business matters. Mem¬ bers include Don Athan, Bill Gitlin, Bob Fritz, Ralph Higman, and Ned Carnall. Soon to retire after 11 years as a dedicated member, Fritz presides as president; Git¬ lin serves as vice-president and Carnall as secretary. Dr. Gitlin is a member of the National Board of Directors of the NBSA. RIGHT: In his second year as corporation superintendent, Dr. Milo Eiche ' s ability to master the position is in evidence. Seated to Dr. Eiche ' s right is Max Hauk, highly respected assistant superintendent. Hauk retires this year after 23 years in the assistant post. 32 school board Btaf BLUFFTON HIGH ' MEASURES UP ' Like all other principals, Mr. Byanski and his assistants, Mr. Edington and Mr. Soper, spend their time doing their best for Bluff ton Etigh School. Revision of the mini-course program will make semester courses available in 1977-78. Students received booklets indicating complete course offerings with graduation possible at the end of seven semesters, beginning 1977-78. The Allen Auditorium became a reality, a real plus for the com¬ munity. Although snow s torms caused a loss of several school days, no one truly interested was denied a good education. Principal Tom Byanski ABOVE: Floyd Soper, assistant vice¬ principal and science. LEFT: Eugene Edington, vice-principal and industrial arts. administration 33 34 faculty MEET BLUFFTON HIGH ' S CAPABLE TEACHING STAFF 1. Mr. Vardaman polishes the finished pro¬ duct. 2. Mr. Shalley, Mrs. Smith, and Mr. Cowan bring foreign language to life at BHS. 3. Mrs. Rose, Mrs. Thomas, and Ms. Studebaker have no difficulty com¬ municating. 4. Mr. Oxenrider, Mr. Rob¬ erson, Mr. Fischer, and Mr. Kracium keep up with current events. 5. Mrs. Christian always presents a pleasant atmosphere in the library. 6. Mr. Kummer, Ms. Kile, and Mrs. Shipley prepare many students for the business field. faculty 35 TEACHER ' S HOMEWORK IS NO SMALL TASK 36 faculty T.r.-v Li TSl ' • ' • ' 4 ■ ' k W • ' ;•! ' • - � v. [ Hk i 1 jw £ f 1 feint; � • • • v! Mi ' ;n::nnnn niniiiti aaihssq [reiss IIPI I It 1 Bliigi ■ Jt ■ ■ •i 1 ♦ ‘” 3 ■ � � � ►« JK .... 1 | 1 A 1. Mrs. Nash finds the microwave oven a new asset. 2. Mr. Brown sets up a new business office in 214. 3. Problems face Mr. Broman and Mr. Bolinger daily. 4. All kinds of creative talent greet Mrs. Ballinger. 5. Having classes in the new addition helps Mr. LeFavour, Mr. Roth, and Mr. Kantz make a top rate music department. faculty 37 STUDENT PROGRESS IS TEACHERS ' PRIORITY 1. Three popular coaches include Mr. Irwin, boys ' basketball and assist, base¬ ball; Mrs. Marshall, girls ' gymnastics and volleyball; Mr. Garton, reserve basket¬ ball. 2. Ms. Baker and Mr. Thompson exhibit their college guidance material display. 3. Biology instructor and baseball coach, Mr. Ballinger takes a break in the new student commons. 38 faculty PERSONNEL STAFF COMPLETES SCENE 1. Mrs. Gerber, Mrs. Watters, and Mrs. Jaskie take a much needed break from their secretarial duties. 2. Mrs. Arnold, Mrs. Luginbill, Mrs. Heller, Mrs. Scott, and Mrs. McAfee smile their approval. Mrs. Dedrick, part-time kitchen help is not pictured. 3. Mrs. Davis aids senior Candi Gavin in the school clinic. 4. Ready and willing are these able janitors: Mr. Lantz, Mr. Merritt, and Mr. Adams. Mr. Hart is not pictured. Staff 39 ‘ V ZV ' %, - - , J k fflgSto l- v 4 I ‘ 1 f: t J f ' % ' 1 ' J.-r ' ' ' i ' 7 u« � fiMbii mm s 55 « 5 si |i gg ! -. jV-1’- FIRST ROW: T. Claghorn, P. Mayock, J. Makowski. SECOND ROW: Coach Schmeckebier, J. Lohmuller, T. Vice, C. Poindexter. THIRD ROW: C. Schoeff (manager), L. McArdle, R. Record, L. Lautzenheiser, L. Morrison, T. Furnish, K. Andrews, M. Mackall. LONG AWAITED POOL ENVY OF COUNTY Swimming, Bluffton’s newest and long-awaited sport became a re¬ ality in January when 12 swimmers joined Coach Schmeckebier for practice. They reported to the beautiful, new 25-yard pool, which is housed in the ultra-modern junior high facility. While the swimmers were defeated in all three of the reserve meets in which they competed, they showed much enthusiasm and promise in their first interscholastic swim competition. Seniors Tim Vice and leading scorer Joe Lohmuller were cited by Schmeckebier for their leadership on a team com¬ posed mainly of underclassmen. 1. Group. 2. BHS ' s best diver C. Poin dexter displays his back dive. 3. K. Andrews shows good technique while diving off the starting block. 4. J. Lohmuller breathes deeply after a strenuous race. 5. T. Vice comes up for air during the butterfly. 42 swimming WRESTLING BECOMES A REALITY AT BHS After 17 long years, wrestling has returned to Bluffton High School. Under the helm of Mr. Bolinger the 24-man team open¬ ed a new competitive sports ' program Dec. 8 at Jay County. The team wrestled on a junior varsity level, wrestling in 4 meets in anticipation of a var¬ sity schedule next year. All 24 men will be eligible to wrestle next year except senior Brian Higginbottom, who assisted Mr. Bolinger in coaching the team. This year was a training year for both the wrestlers and the fans, who learned the rules and tech¬ niques of high school wrestling. 1. Steve Vore vies for a take down. 2. The 1977 Wrestling team. 3. Mr. Bolinger shouts encouragement to his team. 4. Kenny Neuen- schwander is in the start position. wrestling 43 BHS GIRLS ' GYMNASTIC TEAM COMPETES The girls’ 1976-77 gymnastics ' team completed its season post¬ ing a 0 to 7 record under the leadership of Coach Sue Marshall and student managers Lisa Steckbeck, Vickie Lawrence, and Kelli VanZant. Many girls captured top honors. In the meet against Norwell, Chelli Irvin (beginning) Diane Fetters (intermediate) and Teresa Squires (optional) placed first on the balance beam. Also receiving a first at the Norwell meet was Manuela Naderer in the beginning category on the uneven parallel bars. Taking top honors at Wayne were sopho¬ mores Jean Nowakowski with a first in beginning vault and Julie Colen with a second in op¬ tional vault. Various members earned other positions for their performances. Coach Marshall trained the team diligently for the meets. They gained experi¬ ence which will prove useful next year in competition, when the talented group loses only one senior. SCOREBOARD OPPONENTS WE THEY Wayne 47 120 Harding 69 175 Elmhur st 71 132 Blackford 76 120 Norwell 99 159 Southern Wells 88 96 Ft. Wayne South 73 135 1. T. Squires concentrates on a difficult move. 2. J. Nowakowski knows how it goes. 3. C. Irvin has perfect stance. 4. Team. 1 7 v ‘ ■ 1 s lv ip P dp ' s jf V ■ l ’ mf A i W ll . ii i—... J rfL j f ‘ ' W mM FIRST ROW: B. Meyer, A. Vaughn, V. Barrick, K. Laws, C. Irvin, S. Johnson, C. Myers, L. Essenburg, B. Steffen, M. Naderer; SECOND ROW: D. Fetters, J. Colen, T. Squires, J. Nowakowski, P. Schroeder, Mrs. Marshall (coach); THIRD ROW: V. Lawrence (manager), K. VanZant (manager), L. Steckbeck (manager). 44 gymnastics BHS GIRLS ' VOLLEYBALL TEAM HAS STRUGGLING AND TRYING SEASON The youthful girls ' volleyball team finished their season with 9 losses and no wins. Linda Schlagenhauf (captain), Beth Schumm, and Sandy Ehr- sam led the team through a fighting season. Captain Cindy Hook led the reserves to a 0 to 9 season, also. Mrs. Marshall considered this year a building season, since the majority of the team consisted of sophomores. Next year, the Tigers ' record should prove hard work plus en¬ thusiasm plus experience equals a winning season. PI .a if ■ y k FIRST ROW: R. Daniels (manager), M. Schott, C. Hook, S. Ehrsam, V. Morgan, S. Struver, L. Schlagenhauf, A. Hinesley (manager); SECOND ROW: S. Fischer, S. Wimmer, J. Claghorn, P. Johnson, T. Johnson; THIRD ROW: Mrs. Marshall (coach), J. Smith, K. Shady, L. Gerber, K. Brewer, B. Schumm, T. Cross, A. Hunt (manager) SCOREBOARD WE THEY Adams Central 0 2 Northrup, Homestead 0,1 2,3 Bellmont 0 2 Norwell 0 2 South Adams 0 2 NELAC-East Noble 0 2 Southern Wells 0 2 Blackford 0 2 Wayne, Adams Central 0, 0 2, 2 1. The team picture. 2. B. Schumm volleys for a victory. 3. K. Sandy, L. Gerber, and L. Schlagenhauf wait for a shot at the ball. 4. S. Ehrsam knows how to serve. volleyball 45 1 $ ’ r FIRST ROW: M. Schott, Essenburg, L. Deam. SECOND ROW: C. Oman, C. Myers, L. Randall, J. James, L. Wile. THIRD ROW: J. Risser, K. Sullivan, C. Blair, C. Daniels, N. Williams, N. Moore, S. Johnson. ■ L ■ T - � • 5 . ; 1. Tennis team. 2. C. Daniels returns a difficult serve . 3. M. Schott hits the winning point. 4. The track girls rest before their next run. 5. T. Squires runs for a victory. 6. Track team. 46 track and tennis GIRLS SWING IN SPRING SPORTS S « - TENNIS The girls’ tennis team had a struggling season with 0 wins and 9 losses. Coach Oxenrider looks forward to a better season next year with only 3 graduates leaving the squad. TRACK The girls’ track team ended their trying season with 0 wins, 6 losses, and 1 tie. For girls’ track this was their first year for the sport. The girls will do better next year with past experience and only 3 graduating. fBSjK «H ! 1H l w FIRST ROW: L. Short, S. Struver, A. Streater, T. Cross, A. Harsh, V. Lawrence. SECOND ROW: L. Allen (mgr.), L. Blair, V. Morgan, M. Maggart, J. Sparks, K. Compton, K. Shady (mgr.). THIRD ROW: Coach Poulson, J. Fetters, L. Gerber, B. Schumm, J. Claghom, C. Zello, Mr. Lesh (coach). II TIGER NETTERS FACE STIFF OPPOSITION The netters finished the 1976 campaign with a 7-6 record. The Tigers again fared well in the conference meet by placing second, defeated by DeKalb in a hotly contested match-up. The 1976 netters were led by juniors Mark Hinesley and Tim Schaffter, who posted 9-5 and 7- 6 records, respectively. The doubles teams, consisting of Kevin McDermit--Jack Higman and Tom Sundling--Mike Schumm, posted identical 8-5 records. FIRST ROW: T. Oman, M. Schumm, T. Sundling, J. Higman, T. Higman, C. Panos, T. Shaffter, M. Hinesley, K. McDermit. SECOND ROW: Z. Schott, S. Higgins, J. Makowski, G. Reinhard, A. Roth, B. Bordner, L. Ridgway, S. Cale, Coach Oxenrider. THIRD ROW: B. Cline, P. Mayock, J. Oman, G. Byrd, R. Campbell. SCOREBOARD WE THEY 1 Bellmont New Haven Muncie North Marion Ft. Wayne Wayne DeKalb Huntington North East Noble Bishop Luers NE1AC TOURNEY Homestead New Haven DeKalb SECTIONAL Blackford 1. J. Higman and K. McDermit combined to form a strong doubles team. 2. Team. 3. T. Shaffter gets ready to serve another point. 4. Coach Oxenrider led his team in another fine campaign. 5. T. Higman uses a fine backhand to return an opponent ' s shot. tennis 47 GIRL GOLFERS END SEASON WITH EVEN RECORD 3-3 Led by Coach Janet Baker, the third edition of the BHS girls ' golf team completed their season with three wins, three losses, and a tie for eighth place in their sectional. Team captain Margaret Seese paced the Tigers with a 49.5 stroke per game average. Next year ' s team will be without seniors Cindy Blair and Peggy Strunk, but the lady Tigers will be prepared for tough competition. 48 golf 1. Team. 2. M. Seese prepares to drive the ball down the fareway. 3. C. Blair tees off for a hole in one. 4. J. Risser and P. Strunk try to outputt each other. 5. N. Moore chips the ball onto the green. 6. Team. 7. Coach Jim Brown. 8. M. Botdner putts for the home team. 9. Second year varsity golfer B. Bordner eyes the distance to the cup. 10. T. Flowers tees off with power behind the swing. 11. S. Grove shows them how it ' s done. I ! ' Last|rook So Siern Wells Adams Central LINKSMEN GAIN EXPERIENCE FOR NEXT SEASON FIRST ROW: T. Minnich, D, Harnish, B. Dreitaler, M. Pfister, K. Harty. SECOND ROW: T. Flowers, M, Markley, T. Barnes, M. Bordner, B. Bordner, S. Grove The Bluffton golf unit of 1977 showed a greater balanced scoring attack this year, ending with a 6-7 record. Among the Tigers ' high points were two 161 ' s against Eastbrook and Southern Wells. The Tigers finished 4th in the Bi-County and 8 th in the NEIAC. THEY Coach Brown expects an even better team next year with four returning lettermen. The leading golfers this year were Mike Bordner, Bruce Bordner, Troy Flowers, and Troy Barnes. Also returning will be three freshmen--Bill Dreitzler, Mark Pfister, and Dick Harnish. The only player not returning next year is senior letterman Troy Barnes. igton North [Blackford, Marian County as Central ge nt ton Catholic Id WE 176 164 357 174 177 181 175 177 170 161 161 164 172 160 349-328 162 197 166 164 191 171 164 170 176 CROSS COUNTRY ENDS IMPRESSIVE 47-43 SEASON Ron DeWitt ' s Cross Country- team, led by captain Pat Meyer, ' Most Improved Runner ' Steve Murphy, and ' Most Valuable Runner ' Jan Mailer, produced a winning season by defeating 47 teams while losing to 43. During the season the harriers placed 3rd in the Bi-County Invi¬ tational and registered a 13th finish out of 25 teams in the Sec¬ FIRST ROW: D. Fiechter, T. Breedlove, P. Meyer, T. Sills, G. Smith, T Creason SECOND ROW: Coach DeWitt, T. Schwartz, M. Bates, S. Murphy, S. Niblick, N. Zello, J. Mailer tional. The hopes are high for next sea son, with a good reserve team (24-20) joining six returning lettermen: Jan Mailer, Greg Smith, Steve Murphy, Tracy Schwartz, Steve Niblick, and Mike Bates. 1. The harriers are off on another mile journey. 2. The 1976 team. 3. G. Smith sprints to the finish. 4. M. Bates shows the aftereffects of practice. 5. J. Mailer finishes first again. 6. Coach De- Witt signals for the season to start. 7. Captain P. Meyer finishes,with another excellent time. 8. Statistician, photo¬ grapher, and manager are included in T. Creason ' s duties. 50 cross country TOi cross country 5i � F Pjptsair |m- itfKj « i wi. M?f %pang . « ' • ■ %,-{: ♦� « v ■ .. V , . ,v ‘ • STADIUM TRACK EVENTS DRAW IMPRESSIVE CROWDS The 1977 track team knew only too well both the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. ' ' With hurdlers Ted Higman (128 1 4) and Mike Schumm (125 1 4) leading the scoring, the thinlies had many impressive showings like beating track powerhouse Blackford and placing third in the South Adams Relays, only to place a disappointing sixth in the NEIAC Conference meet and tenth in the Sectional with no one qualifying for the Regional. This year ' s team did not have the one outstanding individual, but relied on good overall team quality and depth. The new track was also a major plus for the team. Park Stadium was named for former principal, Fred Park. Individually, Ted Sills set a record of 2:00 in the 880; Schumm was voted Most Valuable Trackman; Higman was elected honorary captain; and Blake Gerber received the Most Improved Trackman. FIRST ROW: J. Higman, M. Bates, T. Bowman, T. Evans, A. Roth, T. Hamilton, S. Vore, J. Dustman, J. Mohler, D. Squires, J. Skurner, T. Oman, V. Clifton. SECOND ROW: M. Sumwalt, S. Day, C. Anderson, S. Falk, B. McArdle, T. Creason, S. Murphy, K. Scott, S. Vaughn, S. Niblick, J. Mailer, P. McArdle, J. Pfister, T. Mayock. THIRD ROW: T. Booher, M. Miller, T. Vice, T. Sills, B. Gerber, B. Higginbottom, B. Claghorn, M. Schumm, T. Higman, G. Smith, P. Meyer, J. Adams, M. Falk. 1. Coach Ron DeWitt contemplates the next event. 2. Team. 3. Captain T. Higman led the team in accumulative points. 4. Senior P. Meyer leads in his leg of the 880 relay. 52 track SECTIONAL QUALIFIERS 1977 PRODUCES FINE BASEBALL SEASON The 1977 edition of the Bluffton Tiger baseball team finished with a fine record of 9 wins and 15 losses. Coach Ballinger completed his second season as head coach with a very young team consisting of 4 seniors, 4 juniors, and 10 sophomores. The highlight of the season was a three game winning streak over conference opponents Angola, New Haven, and county rival Norwell. Tony Pearson led the Tigers in batting with a . 426 percentage. Tom Sundling led the Tiger pitching staff with five victories. FIRST ROW: B. Crickard, E. King, Troy Reimschisel, F. Fuller, T. Garrett, S. Carr, SECOND ROW: Todd Reimshisel, D. Schisler, T. Pearson, K. Penrod, M. Longenberger, T. King. THIRD ROW: Coach Ballinger, K. Wheeler, B. Myers, C. Bailey, T. Sundling, T. Breedlove, K. Foster. iw Vi 54 baseball SCOREBOARD Woodlan Blackford Huntington Catholic Columbia City Bishop Luers Garrett Huntington North South Adams Homestead Bellmont East Noble Heritage Angola Norwell New Haven Eastbrook DeKalb Adams Central Southern Wells Jay County SECTIONAL Blackford WE THEY 9-0 0-10 4 8 9-12 5-11 7 15 0 1 6 4 8 1 1 1 6-1 13 16 8 4 1 7 4 16 0 6 9 1-3 10 8 8 3 7-8 2 6 0 14 2 2 7 3 1. Todd Reimschisel crosses home plate for another Tiger run. 2. Troy Reimschisel proved to be a valuable substitute and became one of the Tigers ' leading hitters. 3. Sophomore K. Wheeler, pitcher and third basemen, throws home for an out. 4. K. Penrod makes contact with the ball for another Tiger hit. 5. Team. 6. T. Garrett eyes a base hit. 7. Coach Ballinger assists the umpire. 8. T. Pearson was one of the county ' s leading hitters with a .426 batting average, which made him No. 1 NEIAC batter. 9. A key of this year ' s season was the play of M. Longenberger at second base. 10. B. Crickard and B. Myers were captains of the 1977 baseball team. baseball 55 LETTERMEN LETTERMEN LETTERMEN LETTERM t i I ... m � SC I j pL J m mm mm ■� T I I ' i fmm mm ire mm Him i yr-k AA ti N i These girls made NEIAC teams in 1977, T. Squires in track and L. Pfister and J. Fetters in basketball. BASKETBALL Cindy Blair Julie Fetters Jill Sparks Kim Terhune Colleen Zello Jody McDermit Nancy Moore Leonda Pfister Sherri Smith Rexette Johnson GOLF Cindy Blair Peggy Strunk Nancy Moore Jane Risser Margaret Seese Manuela Naderer Alesia Vaughn Diane Fetters Chelli Irvin Jean Nowakowski Teresa Squires Julie Markley Lori Steffen TRACK Julie Fetters Colleen Zello Ann Harsh Manuela Naderer Lynn Blair Vickie Lawrence Beth Schumm Teresa Squires Angela Streater VOLLEYBALL TENNIS Linda Schlagenhauf Pat Johnson Margaret Schott Nancy Williams Susan Wimmer Jean Claghorn Sandy Ehrsam Sonja Fischer Lori Gerber Cindy Hook Beth Schumm Kendra Shady GYMNASTICS Shari Johnson Julie Colen Cindy Blair Connie Daniels Shari Johnson Nancy Moore Cheryl Oman Jane Risser Margaret Schott Karen Sullivan Nancy Williams CHEERLEADERS Ginny Harnish Tammy Irvin Tammy Troxel Jenny Koenigseker Karen Sullivan 56 lettermen EN LETTERMEN LETTERMEN LETTERMEN LETTE FOOTBALL Butch Crickard Quinn Curry Scott Falk Fred Fuller Robin Holmes Tom Longenberger Bruce Markley Bob McArdle Bill Myers Rob Oliver George Panos Dave Pfister Kent Shady Tim Vice Jack Wenger Chuck Anderson Steve Carr Brad Claghorn Troy Flowers Blake Gerber Scot Grove Kevin Harty Chip McArdle Todd Reimschisel Jack Skurner Denny Squires Mike Sumwalt Craig Reynolds (mgr.) Jim Keller (mgr.) BASKETBALL Kelly Aschliman Bruce Markley Bob McArdle Bill Myers Mike Schumm Tom Sundling Chuck Anderson Brad Claghorn Chip McArdle Chris Panos Todd Reimschisel Kirk Wheeler Kevin McDermit (mgr.) Steve Cale (mgr.) Tim Creason (mgr.) TENNIS Ted Higman Kevin McDermit Todd Oman Mike Schumm Tom Sundling Jack Higman Mark Hinesley Tim Schaffter CROSS COUNTRY Pat Meyer Ted Sills Jan Mailer Greg Smith Mike Bates Steve Murphy Steve Niblick Tracy Schwartz Tim Creason (mgr.) GOLF Troy Barnes Mike Bordner Troy Flowers Scot Grove Bruce Bordner BASEBALL Butch Crickard Fred Fuller Bill Myers Tom Sundling Steve Carr Kevin Foster Tony Pearson Todd Reimschisel Carl Bailey Tim Breedlove Rick Brickley Tim Garrett Ed King Mark Longenberger Keith Penrod Troy Reimschisel Doug Schisler Kirk Wheeler Jack Noe (mgr.) TRACK Jeff Adams Tim Creason Scott Falk Brian Higginbottom Ted Higman Bob McArdle Pat Meyer Mike Schumm Ted Sills Tim Vice Chuck Anderson Brad Claghorn Steve Day Blake Gerber Chip McArdle Jan Mailer Greg Smith Mike Sumwalt Steve Murphy Steve Niblick Jim Pfister Kipp Scott Scott Vaughn Steve Cale (mgr.) Mike Hollingsworth (mgr.) lettermen 57 GRIDDERS POST 6-4 SEASON In posting its second consecutive winning season, the 1976 varsity football team was more explosive than the Bicentennial fireworks. Running behind a tough, experi¬ enced offensive line, the Tigers displayed a devastating ground game which rushed for 2806 yards and scored 249 points, both new school records. The gridders continued their mastery over county rivals Southern Wells and Norwell by handling the Raiders 45-24 and shutting out the Knights 22-0. The Bengals ended 50 years of varsity football at Wilson Field Oct. 15 by downing South Adams 28-12. Next year the Tigers ' home will be the new Fred Park Stadium. Honorary captain Bob McArdle set school records in rushing, touchdowns scored, and points scored while earning a position on the NEIAC All-Conference first team. Bruce Markley (the leading tackier). Brad Claghorn, and Fred Fuller earned All-Con¬ ference second team status. The Tigers are under the able leadership of sixth year, head coach Max Bolinger and his as¬ sistants. The assistant coaches are Mr. Brown, Mr. Kracium, and Mr. Kummer. The fresh¬ men coaches are Mr. Fisher and first year coach Mr. Wagner. FIRST ROW T. Vice, Q. Curry, K. Shady, F. Fuller, J. Wenger, R. Holmes, B. McArdle, B. Crickard, B. Markley, T. Longen- berger, R. Oliver, G. Panos, D. Pfister, S. Falk, and B. Myers. SECOMD ROW C. Anderson, T. Reimschisel (jr.), J. Skurner, S. Day, B. Gerber, S. Grove, K. Harty, S. Carr, B. Claghorn, T. Flowers, B. Curry, C. McArdle, D. Squires, and M. Miller. THIRD ROW T. Garrett (manager), T. King, R. McKay, M. Sumwalt, M. Longenberger, K. Penrod, S. Vaughn, D. Evans, T. Minnich, K. Claghorn, J. Gilgen, J. Pfister, T. Hacha, and S. Hartman. FOURTH ROW K. Wheeler, T. Reimschisel (soph.), D. Smith, T. Hamilton, T. Pfister, K. Scott, T. Bowman, M. Hollingsworth, D. Schisler, R. Masterson, M. Falk, and C. Pfister. FIFTH ROW J. Keller (manager), Mr. Wagner, Mr. Kracium, Mr. Brown, Mr. Bolinger, Mr. Kummer, Mr. Fisher, (coaches), and C. Reynolds (manager). 58 football SCOREBOARD WE THEY E ast N oble 6 47 Y orktown 20 12 Southern Wells 45 24 G arrett 34 25 Bellmont 14 20 Angola 14 22 Norwell 22 0 South Adams 28 12 Adams Central 38 18 DeKalb 28 29 1. Coach Bolinger discusses defensive strategies with B. Myers. 2. Team. 3. B. Crickard sweeps right for one of many two-point conversions. 4. B. McArdle breaks loose for a big gain. 5. B. Mark- ley, T. Longenberger, and the rest of the defensive unit take a break on the side¬ lines. 6. The offensive line leads C. McArdle around left end. football 59 | I 1. Tiger coaches. LEFT TO RIGHT, Mr. Brown, Mr. Kummer, Mr. Fischer, Mr. Wagner, Mr. Kracium, and Mr. Bolinger. 2. D. Piaster was a standout on offensive, defensive, and special teams. 3. The de¬ fensive gang tackles an opponent. 4. C. Anderson surprises the defense with his well placed passes. 5. F. Fuller, B. Claghorn, B. Markley, and B. McArdle were honored by being chosen for the All-Conference teams. I 6-1 RECORD The jv gridders finished the sea¬ son most spectacularly, led be¬ hind the powerful running attack of Kirk Wheeler, Mark Logen- berger, and Kip Scott, plus the shotgun right arms of Mike Sum- walt and Scott Vaughn. The team compiled a total record of 6-1. TIGERS CUBS END EXCITING SEASON WITH This year ' s little Tigers have, through experience, earned their place in football competition. 1. K. Wheeler follows the student body- sweep right. 2. K. Scott digs in for hard first-down yardage. 3. Coaches Kummer and Kracium check out the opposing de¬ fense. 4. T. Pfister leads K. Wheeler to the goal. 5. M. Sumwalt eludes faithful pursuer. football 61 GIRLS ' FUTURE BRIGHT Bluffton ' s 1976-77 girls’ basket¬ ball team recorded a 3-10 slate this season under the leadership of third-year coach Janet Baker. Julie Fetters, a senior guard, led the girls with 238 points for a 21.6 points per game average. Julie, who averaged 5.3 steals, made the NEIAC first team. During the course of the season, the team produced a season high of 77 points against Marion Ben¬ nett. In that contest, Julie Fet¬ ters and Leonda Pfister, NEIAC second team member, achieved career highs of 33 and 20 points, respectively. Guard Nancy Moore added her leadership abilities to help guide her team¬ mates through the season. Nancy also stole the ball 21 times from her opponents, while Leonda Pfister led the team with re¬ bounds. Jill Sparks ' and Sherri Smith ' s hustle and determination also aided the Tiger team. Colleen Zello helped the team with her rebounding prowess while Jody McDermit, Cindy Blair, Rexette Johnson, and Kim Terhune added depth. The reserve team, in preparing for next year ' s varsity, com¬ piled a 4-6 record. Angie Pet- tibone and Sandy Ehrsam proved to be team leaders in scoring an important victory over county rival Southern Wells. Jean Clag- horn was number one in rebounds with 7. 6 a game. Kendra Shady and Nancy Williams provided the rebounding. Margaret Schott was the top re¬ serve scorer; and Brenda Lea- mon, in a late season surge, led the team in steals. 62 girls ' basketball Hpv. f-M A K- A 1 71 X ' z k ' .K 1 V sJ L Jr m Jm 1 illL. I THEY 41 51 60 57 55 52 40 39 50 58 60 I. J. Fetters puts it up for two. 2. Coach Baker discusses the Tigers ' next plan. 3. J. Claghorn looks for the rebound. 4. Varsity- Team. FIRST ROW: J. Bradtmiller, R. Johnson, M. Seese, J. McDermit, N. Moore, J. Fetters. SECOND ROW: Miss Baker (coach), K. Terhune, C. Zello, C. Blair, L. Pfister, S. Smith, J. Sparks, C. Shaffer (manager). 5. Reserve Team. FIRST ROW: B. Leamon, R. Johnson. SECOND ROW: M. Seese, S. Ehrsam, V. Morgan, C. Hook, M. Schott, J. Sands (manager). THIRD ROW: Miss Baker (coach), J. McDermit, S. Wimmer, A. Pettibone, K. Shady, J. Claghorn, T. Cross, N. Williams. 6. J. Sparks forces her way up for the rebound. 7. S. Smith ' s jump shot nets her two points. 8. A. Pettibone proved to be a steady performer for the reserves. 9. Center L. Pfister claims the rebound for the Tigers. girls ' basketball 63 Mississinewa WE 38 Norwell 42 Elmhurst 50 Huntington North 59 Huntington Catholic 53 Bishop Luers 46 Marion Bennett 77 Southern Wells 46 South Adams 28 Bellmont 24 Jay County 31 NEIAC TOURNEY Homestead 46 SECTIONAL Norwell 30 TIGER RECORD TIGERS GAIN SECOND STRAIGHT CROWN The Bluffton Tiger 1976-77 bas¬ ketball team accomplished a feat which has not been accomplished since 1973; they won the section¬ al championship for the second straight year. Under the leader¬ ship of second-year coach Jim Irwin, the Tigers rode a four- game winning streak into the sectional, defeating Adams Cen¬ tral in the final game. The Ti¬ gers then fell to the superior size of the Huntington Vikings in the regional to finish with a 10- 13 record. During the season, the Tigers depended on a quick and balanced attack for their offense. Bruce Markley dished out 120 assists for a new school record; Brad Claghorn led the team in re¬ bounds with 175. Mike Schumm and Tom Sundling added 171 and 16$ rebounds, respectively, to the Tiger total. Sundling was the high point man for the Tigers, while Schumm proved to be quite a marksman with a 58 per cent from the field. Markley and Sundling were named to the NEIAC second team while Schumm received honor¬ able mention. Sundling and Clag¬ horn made the All-Sectional team. Chuck Anderson provided his outside shooting capabilities to help the Tigers score when they couldn ' t get inside. Kelly Aschliman, Todd Reimschisel and Chris Panos added depth to the Tiger line-up. Anderson and Claghorn will be the Tiger leaders for next year with help from fellow varsity team members Todd Reimschi¬ sel, Chris Panos, Chip McArdle, and Kirk Wheeler. 64 basketball ftSElLS A Mr jm 1 r KJWMV MM j B .. -i VARSITY SCOREBOARD WE THEY Yorktown 67 96 East Noble 66 53 Southern Wells 74 66 Bellmont 77 80 Jay County 50 67 Garrett 71 60 New Haven 62 73 Harding 62 79 Norwell 58 59 Bellmont 67 83 DeKalb 83 100 Huntington North 62 91 Adams Central 76 74 South Adams 47 60 Blackford 66 75 Columbia City 68 72 Homestead 47 43 Heritage 69 64 Angola 73 70 SECTIONAL Norwell 54 53 South Adams 71 56 Adams Central 64 62 REGIONAL Huntington North 60 84 1. Teamwork helped the Tigers to out- rebound their opponents. 2. Coach Ir¬ win discusses team strategy. 3. T. Sundling brings the ball down the court. 4. B. Claghorn battles for the rebound. 5. Team. FIRST ROW: C. McArdle, S. Cale (manager), F. Ful¬ ler (manager), K. McDermit (manager), C. Anderson. SECOND ROW: T. Reim- schisel, B. Myers, C. Panos, B. Mark- ley, B. McArdle, Kirk Wheeler. THIRD ROW: J. Irwin (coach), B. Claghorn, K. Aschliman, M. Schumm, T. Sund¬ ling, T. Garton (coach). 6. M. Schumm puts the ball up for two. 7. Junior guard C. Anderson moves past his opponents and heads for the basket. 8. The Tiger bench proved they were always ready for action. basketball 65 m VARSITY ' S SUCCESS DUE TO TEAMWORK 1. The Tiger fast break goes into action. 2. K. Wheeler tries for two. 3. B. Mark- ley was the playmaker for the Tigers. 4. Senior relief man K. Aschliman goes up for the rebound. 66 basketball JV ' S SHOW THEY HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN The 1976-77 basketball season netted a 16-4 record for Coach Tony Garton ' s little Tigers. Included in these victories was the Reserve Holiday Tourney championship. Led by Kirk Wheeler, Tom Mayock, Kevin Harty and Keith Penrod, the Ben¬ gal Cubs lost their first 2 games and then scored 10 straight vic¬ tories before finally losing to a strong Huntington North team. Kirk Wheeler led the Tigers in scoring with 215 points. Offen¬ sively, the Tigers scored 48.4 points per game while they al¬ lowed only 45.4 points per game to their opponents. 1. Coach Garton led the reserve team to a victorious season. 2. The reserve bench anxiously awaits their chance to go in. 3. B. Gerber forces his way up for two. 4. K. Penrod heads for an opening while K. Wheeler looks on. 5. Team. FIRST ROW: J. Hig- man, S. Vaughn, T. Reimschisel, T. Reimschisel. SECOND ROW: J. Irwin (coach) K. Penrod, T. Breedlove, M. Falk, T. Mayock, K. Harty, K. Wheeler, T. Garton (coach), (M. Longenberger, B. Gerber not pictured). reserve basketball 67 INTRAMURAL DRIBBLERS PROVE TALENT The 1976-77 intramural basket¬ ball team members proved to be true competitors. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Kracium, the season was exciting for both players and spectators. The last evening of the season found Tom Longenberger’s squad combating Kevin McDermit’s team in the ' battle of the unbeat- ens, ' with Longenberger ' s team emerging as champs. Top scorer for the season was Jack Wenger with a 19.1 average followed by Kent Okey at 17.1, Fred Fuller at 16.1, Ted Sills and Mike Col¬ lins at 15.5 and 15.4, respec¬ tively. 1. K. Okey goes for tow. 2. The top team consisted of B. Bordner, T. Longenberger, M. Hinesley, T. Hullinger, T. Sills and K. Okey. 3. Team captains. FIRST ROW: K. McDermit, C. Reynolds. SECOND ROW: F. Fuller, J. Lohmuller, P. Meyer. THIRD ROW: D. Pfister, R. Holmes, T. Longenberger. 4. T. Sills gets the tip. 5. J. Wenger was the top scorer. 6. T. Longenberger gets control after a tough battle. 7. R. Oliver shows M. Collins who ' s boss. intramural basketball 69 4 70 intramurals TEAM RECORDS Chuck Frank 25- 6 Kevin Morrison 22- 9 Tami Irvin 21-10 Sandy Stidham 16-15 Dan Runyon 16-15 Jenny James 15-16 Randy Brown 15-16 Rick Campbell 14-17 Cheri Beeks 12-19 Lori Wile 11-20 Jan Yergler 9-22 Jean Nowakowski 6-25 BOWLERS COMPETE FOR HIGH HONORS The BHS intramural bowling pro¬ gram went co-ed for the first time during the 1976-77 school year. Under league sponsor Mr. Kracium, the bowlers met every Monday after school during the season to try to topple the pins for the perfect score. The top male bowler was Kevin Morrison while Cheri Beeks led the girls. Chuck Frank, who served as secretary, compiled the scores each week. Kevin Morrison ' s team won the team standings; however, Joe Loh- muller possessed the highest steam series (2177) and also pos¬ sessed the highest team game (777). I 1. Group. 2. W. Dunphy tries for a strike. 3. R. Lautzenheiser, K. Morri¬ son, K. White, andM. Markley com¬ prise the second place team. 4. M. Markley watches the results of his throw. 5. C. Walburn shows the proper way of holding a bowling ball. 6. R. Brown, T. Irvin, J. James, J. Nowakowski, L. Wile, D. Runyon, C. Beeks, J. Yergler, S. Stidham, K. Morrison, R. Campbell, and C. Frank were the 1976-77 team captains. 7. K. Morrison shows the concentration required to be a top bowl¬ er. 8. The top team consisted of B. Curry, T. Hacha, C. Frank, and J. Weterick. 9. C. Frank led his team to the No. 1 spot. intramurals 71 STAND UP, BE PROUD, WE ARE THE TIGERS! Hey, how many are supposed to be sitting in this row anyway? Barrick, get back over in your own cheerblock. Look at our Tiger mascot greeting the Ti¬ gers as they come on the floor . . . All this and more spell student body, the team that keeps the spirit alive. The girls ' cheerblock, headed by Miss Kile, consisted of 142 members, all donned in their new shirts bearing the Tiger em¬ blem. Also seen in the Tiger Den was the guys ' cheerblock. This group consisted of 86 members, spon¬ sored by Mrs. Rose. These two groups joined forces to let everyone know they could stand up and be proud because-- WE ARE THE TIGERS! L. The guys ' cheerblock roots the Tigers on. 2. Miss Kile and Mrs. Rose accept the responsibilities of the cheerblocks. 3. The girls ' cheerblock boosts the Tiger spirit high. 4. J. Wenger and T. Flowers make enthusiastic co-captains of the guys ' cheerblock. 5. Don ' t mess with these guys. 6. S. Steffen and D. Barrick are the popular co-captains of this year ' s cheerblock. 7.J. Yergler represented BHS well as the Tiger mascot. 8. P. Neuenschwander, T. Irvin, and T. Squires perform in an entertaining session. cheerblock 75 J CHEERS ENCOURAGE SECOND CONSECUTIVE SECTIONAL WIN 1. Varsity cheerleaders J. Koenigseker, G. Harnish, K. Sullivan, T. Irvin, and T. Troxel keep the spirit alive. 2. D. Pfister, J. Wenger, T. Longenberger, G. Panos, and R. Holmes assisted the varsity cheerleaders during the 1976-77 basketball season. 3. C. Irvin, T. Squires, L. Steckbeck, and D. Fetters serve as the reserve cheerleaders. 4. T. Troxel says ' guilty! ' 5. Varsity, guys, and reserve cheerleaders say It ' s Ours! 76 cheerleaders SECTIONAL TOURNEY: WE CAME WE SAW, WE CONQUERED BB: M Ere ■ ffl 1 MHMI -Jfj I ' 1 ‘ ' P ■; ; fl| H I I H::, ' P ■V ' 1 ' MEMBERS ENJOY FHA ACTIVITIES FHA projects for the 1976-77 year included collecting money for the March of Dimes. Their theme for the year was Having Healthy Babies! Other events included a fall par¬ ty, involving a cookout and games, and mother-daughter tea to which ideal ladies were in¬ vited. Trips were taken to Con¬ ner Prairie and Indianapolis, where they were hostesses for the State Convention. 1. Group. 2. FHA sponsor Mrs. Nash en¬ joys the banquet with Mrs. Fritts. 3. D. Stotlar brought her ideal lady, Mrs. Shipley, to the banquet. 4. FHA. officers take time out from household tasks to pose for a picture: A. Thompson, projects ' chairman; D. Stotlar, recreation leader; C. Croy, president; K. VanZant, parlia¬ mentarian-historian; J. Archbold, secre¬ tary-treasurer; D. Stultz, reporter; and C. Edington, vice-president, Mrs. Nash, sponsor. 78 fha club s mm OEA GETS DOWN TO BUSINESS OEA, under the leadership of Miss Kile, got down to business this year with a series of enter¬ taining events, projects, and contests. The group started the year with a UNICEF collection at Halloween. Other activities included coat check, a bowling and pizza par¬ ty, and the annual mother-daugh¬ ter banquet. The OEA members also traveled to Marion to take part in the dis¬ trict contest, with two traveling on to the state contest in India¬ napolis. 1. OEA members take a coffee break to pose for a picture. 2. S. Barton busies herself at the typewriter. 3. L. Klein- knight, J. Yergler, J. Bertsch, and C. Beeks work at their office tasks. 4. OEA officers work hard to have a successful year: C. Beeks, president; L. King, sec¬ retary; S. Gentis, parliamentarian; S. Steffen, vice-president; J. Yergler, treas¬ urer; L. Kleinknight, historian. oea 79 I : TffDDP 12 T ' ! , so thespians THESPIANS THRILL TO NEW THEATRE, LOOK AHEAD TO PRODUCTIVE DAYS All the world ' s a stage, and all men and women merely players. Thespian Troupe 1218 began to prove this point upon the opening of the auditorium. Two Thes¬ pians and two former members combined their talents with the choir for the Christmas convo¬ cation which was the first pro¬ duction in the auditorium. Earlier, the troupe joined the Y- Teens to sponsor a masquerade ball. Committees formed by both clubs made the ball, which featured a magician from Stoner ' s Magic Shop in Fort Wayne, a success. Thespian members invited the clubs from Norwell and Southern Wells for a workshop in theater. The night of the workshop the international charter was hung in the green room. The Thespian troupe ' s last project of the year was a tea with former members as guests. 1. Troupe 1218 completed a busy year under the leadership of Thespian officers: Miss Studebaker, sponsor; L. Schlagenhauf, scribe; J. Ramseyer, secretary; S. Day, treasurer; G. Bass, vice-president; J. James, president. 2. Cinderolla and the prince bump at the ball. 3. Miss Stude¬ baker and J. James hang the Thespian Charter in the greenroom. 4. Group. 5. L. Allen, R. Moser, P. Johnson, and C. Jackson practice theater techniques. 6. With the help of A. Roth, the sound system operates for performance. 7. T. Higman and A. Roth operate the lights for the stage performances. 8. Thespians A. Mc¬ Cord and P. Johnson were the first Thes¬ pians to perform on the new stage. 9. T. Higman and M. Hollingsworth spotlight the Thespians on stage. Y-TEENS ENJOY AN ACTIVE YEAR Memories of happy occasions linger in the minds of Y-Teen members after an active year which included bi-monthly meet¬ ings and various parties. Y-Teens started the 1976-77 year with an initiation banquet and a masquerade ball held with the Thespian club. During the week of Christmas and Valentine ' s Day, a mailbox was available for sending cards to friends. In March a swimming party was a highlight for members at the new pool in the junior high. Throughout the year, Y-Teens exchanged cards and gifts with their secret ' ideal ' ladies. The year was concluded with a tea to which mothers and ' ideal ' ladies were invited. 1. N. Moore attends the annual banquet with escort, B. Myers. 2. Y-Teen mem¬ bers enjoyed the locker-buddy week by leaving gifts and decorating lockers. 3. Y-Teen group joins sponsor, Mrs. Smith. 4. P. McArdle and D. Fetters enjoy their dinner. 5. This year ' s officers were J. Bertsch, president; G. Harnish, treasurer; Mrs. Smith, sponsor; L. Horn, vice-pres¬ ident; and T. Troxel, secretary. 6. K. Bates poses with her Sesame Street friend. 7. J. Johnson sings the Y-Teen song while K. Park accompanies her with the guitar. 8. This group served as the staff for the Y-Teen-Thespian masquerade party. y-teens 83 t ARTISTS DISPLAY CREATIVITY The 1976-77 school year proved to be a very eventful year for the Dabblers’ club. The Dabblers went to Nashville in the fall to see other area art¬ ists ' creative works. The Dabblers also made decora¬ tions for the BHS Christmas tree, and Easter eggs were made for the patients at the Clinic. -• , . ■ m il 1 ’ 1. Group. 2. K. Okey, R. Oliver, C. Roberts and T. Dearmond work on Easter eggs. 3. C. Jackson helps fellow art student and Dabbler K. Gerber. 4. Officers for 1976-77. Mrs. Ballinger, sponsor; G. Harnish, vice-persident; J. Warthman, secretary-treasurer; T. Troxel, president. 84 dabblers DIES LATAE ARE HERE FOR THE ROMANS Those ' Empire days and Roman ways ' keep inspiring the Latin club to preserve the classical culture. The club began the year by travel¬ ing to Decatur to play baseball with Bellmont ' s club. The Bluffton club invited the Adams County school to a party March 17. The groups competed in organized volleyball games. The last event of the year was the annual spring banquet, when members elected officers for 1977-78. j i 1. T. Pearson, C. Oman and B. Schumm display a Latin proverb. 2. Group. 3. Officers for 1976-77. Mr. Cowan, sponsor; L. Randall, vice-president; M. Seese, secretary; D. Barrick, treasurer; and C. Panos, president. latin 85 I LOS ESTUDIANTES ESPANOLES TIENEN MUCHOS BUENOS DIAS The 1976-77 school year found the Spanish Club one of the more active organizations, as the well-organized, entertaining, and frequent meetings kept mem¬ bers interested. Among the many events planned and executed was the fall initiation held at the Oubache State Park for sopho¬ mores. Then, as the holidays approached, the members en¬ thusiastically prepared Spanish dishes and colorful pinatas for their Christmas party. A new project, decorating a Christmas tree for student and staff enjoy¬ ment, proved a satisfying ven¬ ture, Finally, the spring fiesta, including election of officers, brought the club ' s itinerary to a close. 1� Group. 2. Happiness and excitement prevail as club members break pinatas at the annual Christmas party. 3. These ad¬ vanced students scheduled four years of Spanish: C. Gavin, J. Warthman, K. Nortin, A. McCord, and T. Sills. Not pictured are S. May and C. Skurner. 4. Mr. Shalley, T. Troxel (treasurer), L. Horn (secretary) G. Harnish (vice-presi¬ dent), and D. Pfister (president) keep the Spanish club moving. 5. K. Penrod and M. Longenberger experiment with the de¬ lightful taste of tabasco sauce. 86 Spanish club WAS 1ST HIER LOS? DEUTSH VEREIN According to tradition, Munich celebrates the coming of harvest- time. Bluffton ' s newly organized club also welcomed the harvest season by attending the October - fest celebration held in Indianap¬ olis. This was just one of sever¬ al German traditions taught to the first-year club. The club is planning activities for the up¬ coming school year, including a possible tour of Germany during the summer months. 1. S. Fisher, treasurer; J. Colen, sec¬ retary; Mrs. Smith, sponsor; M. Markley, president; and K. Scott, vice-president; work on upcoming German activities. 2. Students learn the German language from the book marked Deustch. 3. P. Johnson, S. Niblick, and K. Scott show their expertise at German dancing. 4. These students practice German by conversing in small groups. 5. German club members show pride in BHS ' newest organization. german 87 in CONCERT CHOIR GAINS RECOGNITION OF TALENT During his first year at BHS, Mr. LeFavour brought spirit and ability to the concert choir. He formed several small vocal groups to promote enthusiasm of the guys as well as the girls. Throughout the ' 76-77 school year, the choir was active in performing for the school, the public, and in participating in competition. The concert choir was the first group to appear on the stage in the Allen Auditorium. During this performance, the vocalists sang a Christmas cantata, one of the best concerts in the choir ' s history. In the winter, choir members exhibited their talent in the NISBOVA contset. Their last performance was the spring concert. a choir 89 1. Group 2. Through Mr. LeFavour, music captures the interest of the choral group. 3. A dedicated instructor, Mr. LeFavour uses every ounce of energy getting the job done. 4. Male singers prove enjoyment and musical achievement go hand in hand. 5. Keeping on pitch is the goal of every vocalist, according to Mr. LeFavour. 6. Teamwork is the objective of pianist, director, and vocal group. 7. Underclassmen indicate BHS Choir is a building organization, with next year ' s potential even greater. SINGERS COMPLETE ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL Reid LeFavour is the new vocal music director for the BHS choral department. Under his directorship, the men ' s group began this year and there is hope that a glee club will be organized later. Also the Girls ' Ensemble performed for the winter and spring con¬ certs, as well as for many special clubs and organizations. The new Bluffton Singers per¬ formed for several organizations and concerts. The 16 Singers competed in the NISBOVA con¬ test, receiving a coveted su¬ perior rating. 90 choir IF Im L MUSICAL YEAR 1. The New Bluffton Singers perform a dance routine. 2. The Men ' s Ensemble includes FIRST ROW: T. Flowers, R. Brown, C. Anderson; SECOND ROW: T. Evans, B. Cline, K. Shady, T. Vice, and M. Bates. 3. A. Streater and S. May take it through one more time. 4. Group. 5. G. Rittenberry, K. Shady, M. Gerber, and K. Park practice lifts for a Singers ' program. 6. J. James, J. Farling, C. Hook, C. Towne, A. Streater, J. Johnson, and L. Gerber compile the Girls ' Ensemble. 7. The New Bluffton Singers continue to create rhythmic motions. 8. The Girls ' Ensemble work toward perfection during Tuesday and Thursday rehearsals. 4 choir 91 TIGER BAND SOUNDS GREAT The Bluffton High School .Band. Drums Across America ” in again p was the pride of the. school j:he Bicentennial celebration at in 1976-72 as it continued in its the 4-H Park, and in a pregame excellency at a Ball State football game. The Tiger Bandf attained first The concert band entertained the place finishes affhe American Bluffton community in the an- Legion competition for the fourth nual winter and spring conce rts. consecutive year and a first Another of the band’s major the LaPorte Invitational. The! k functions was to promote spirit « band placed fourth at the KokJmo at pep sessions and home foot- invitational and was honored by ball and basketball games which J performing in an exhibition at earned it the tag of sixth man, ' J I 1. A. Roth and J. Skurner work for per¬ fection. 2. The band performs at a pep session. 3. T. Hacha andj. Compton lead the percussion section. 4. The full band practices in the new auditorium addition. 5. Concert band. 6. BHS salutes the home fans at halftime of a football game. 7. B. Moser entertains the crowd with a trombone solo. 8. The marching percussion section performs at the halftime show. | I band 93 THE JAZZ ENSEMBLE, GUARD PERFORM The BHS Jazz Ensemble prac¬ ticed every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday before school. The group competed during the year in the NISBOVA, Elmhurst, and Ball State University contests. During the summer and fall, the 35 -member color guard added highlights to the band program, showing poise and concentration at many home basketball games. 1. C. Gavin marches during a half-time show. 2. The BHS Jazz Ensemble plays many styles of jazz. 3. Mr. Roth and Mr. Kantz discuss music. 4. Jazz ensemble. 5. Color guard. 6. B. Higginbottom and K. Claghorn keep up the rhythm of the jazz ensemble. 7. Band librarians and secre¬ taries join forces in organizing band music and activities: M. Hunnicutt, C. Hook, K. Fischer, W. Dunphy, and K. Nortin. 8. L. Kleinknight concentrates on the job ahead. 9. L. Schlagenhauf salutes the American flag. 10. T. HigmanandB. Moser add pep to the basketball games. band 95 20 STRONG MEET DREADED DEADLINES Under the supervision of Mrs. Rose the Publications staff be¬ gan the year by learning the fun¬ damentals of journalism. Amy McCord edited The Comet the first semester and Tami Ir¬ vin the second. With the help of rotating page editors, they put out many memorable Comets. Taking control as managing ed¬ itors of the yearbook, Nancy Goodwin and Cheri Beeks planned an all-new Retrospect. Chuck Frank and Kathy Nortin worked together to produce the literary composite, compiled of student writings. r- .’f.. _ - -•? � ■� 1. T. Irvin checks the morgue for inspir¬ ations. 2. Group. 3. A. M cCord organ¬ izes the Comet. 4. S. Christian, J. Ramseyer, S. Kipfer, and P. Strunk work against Retro deadlines. 5. Retro¬ spect editors C. Beeks and N. Goodwin consult with Mrs. Rose. 6. L. Schnerre, K. Nortin, K. Fischer, S. Falk, and J. Weterick work hard as photographers. 7. C. Blair and J. Bertsch type Comet ar¬ ticles. 8. C. Gavin writes instructions on the board. 9. C. Frank, B. Myers, B. Crickard, J. Weterick, and M. Schumm relax after a hard day ' s work. % publications 11 y i 9 • j • | 1. B. Meyer and K. Laws practice for an upcoming performance. 2. J. Eltzroth, C. Martin, J. Sturgeon, T. Hacha, B. Cur¬ ry, and Mr. Oxenrider take time out with W. Wilson to pose for a picture. 3. T. Harter and C. Oman show their swift typing skills. 4. K. McDermit and C. Skurner show the competition between the calculator and the slide rule. 5. R. Tut¬ tle and S. Higgins write chords for music theory. 6. K. Hamilton figures out her totals in bookkeeping. 7. T. Pfister finishes his proof for geometry. ioo classrooms fe j i««inR4 classrooms 101 THIRD PERIOD 1. L. Piaster practices her Spanish speech with Mr. Shalley. 2. A. Stout proofreads her work for lab class. 3. Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Rose, Mr. Roberson, and Mr. Rum¬ mer discuss the day ' s happenings over lunch. 4. The group gets their literature work all together for Mrs. Thomas. 5. Shop class is no longer a boys ' class. 6. Mr. Kracium captures his senior govern¬ ment class ' attention. 7. J. Adams speaks before his radio speaking class. 8. C. Gavin, N. Goodwin, and T. Jrvin keep the publication class tidy. 9. A. Petti bone heats the chemicals for an experiment. 102 classrooms — u «... 1. S. Hite works on his sewing project for family living. 2. Mr. Ballinger. 3. C. Frank and F. Fuller examine a specimen under the microscope. 4. S. Fischer, B. Meyer, S. Meyer, J. Gerber, and M. Gerber pause for a chat between periods. 5. The band practices music for basket¬ ball games. 6. Mr. Roth. 7. Even M. Foreman, M. Holsinger, M. Essenburg, D. Harris, T. Hullinger, and M. Collins study sometimes. FIFTH PERIOD 104 classrooms classrooms 105 SIXTH PERIOD STUDENTS ON THE SCENE 1. J. Archbold and K. Neuenschwander wash up the dishes after the noon hour rush. 2. K. McDermit supervises as J. Os¬ born, G. Smith, R. Campbell, D. Run¬ yon, B. Leamon, T. Baumgartner, M. Foreman, and B. Crickard begin the de¬ velopment process. 3. M. Schott, L. Meyer, C. Geels, C. Edington, D. Mur¬ ray, and T. Steffen help Mrs. Gerber keep office 110 in shape. 4. J. Yergler, T. Troxel, T. Sills, and L. Kleinknight paint the signs for every basketball game. 5. K. McDermit begins the long process of printing the Comet. 6. B. Moser, M. Falk, A. Roth, T. Higman, and M. Hol¬ lingsworth work with lighting and sound systems in the new auditorium. 7. C. Geels, L. Hochstedler, A. Hinesly, T. Hughes, D. Osborn, J. Ramseyer, A. Stout, M. Gerber, L. Schlagenhauf, K. Terhune, P. Johnson, and C. Towne assist Mrs. Christian in BHS ' busy library. students on the scene 107 STUDENT COUNCIL POSITION AN HONOR Under the leadership of Mr. Soper, the BHS Student Council had an active and eventful year. Starting the year off, the Council officers went to Delta High School for leadership training bringing back new ideas for student in¬ volvement. The Council spon¬ sored Homecoming and partici¬ pated in ' Barnyard Animals. ' During the Christmas season, the Student Council bought a Christmas tree for the lobby and collected money for Christmas Coins. They also worked in the concession stand during basket¬ ball games to earn money for the Council. To conclude the year, the Student Council provided tours of the new auditorium and sponsored the Community Involvement Day, where adults changed places with the student body. SPIRIT COMMITTEE FIRST ROW: C. Beeks, C. Daniels, C. Blair; SECOND ROW: C. Walburn, J. Yergler, J. Bertsch, N. Goodwin, L. Kleinknight; THIRD ROW: J. James, J. Colen, S. Johnson; FOURTH ROW: K. Shady, L. Essenberg, C. Myers, V. Barrick; FIFTH ROW: R. Record, S. Meyer, J. Ger¬ ber, T. Barnes; SIXTH ROW: J. Nowakowski, L. Meyer, B. Steffen, P. Schroeder; SEVENTH ROW: J. Smith, L. Short, S. Ehrsam The Council chose Monday as its regular meeting day, gathering in Room 226. 108 student council Election Committee FIRST ROW: K. Andrews, V. Barrick, G. Harnish, C. Croy; SECOND ROW: M. Schumm, T. Sundling, D. Pfister Convocation Committee FIRST ROW: K. Shady, A. Hinesley, K. Andrews, J. Nowakowski; SECOND ROW: N. Goodwin, S. Day, L. Pfister, R. Jines student council 109 Bulletin Board Committee FIRST ROW: J. Lohmuller, L. Meyer, J. Gerber, L. Randall, P. Grice, B. Meyer, S. Johnson; SECOND ROW: S. Meyer, A. Barton, K. Shaw, N. Dreitzler, R. Record, K. Shady Officers BOTTOM TO TOP G. Harnish (secretary), C. Beeks (treasurer), B. McArdle (president), J. Lohmuller (vice-president) STUDENTS EARN INDIVIDUAL HONORS no honors 1 1. Nine senior boys attended Rotarian meetings throughout the school year. LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Lohmuller, B. Mc- Ardle, T. Sundling, M. Schumm, B. Myers, P. Meyer, T. Creason, G. Rittenhouse, and T. Higman. 2. L. Schnerre is the 1977 General Mills Family Leader of Tomorrow from Bluffton. 3. T. Biberstein received the 1976-77 DAR award. 4. Six Office Education members placed at thE regional OEA contest. LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Bertsch, D. Murray, C. Beeks, J. McDermit, T. Hughes, and S. Barton. 5. T. Reimchisel received the 1977 Hugh O ' Brien award for excelling as a sophomore. 6. J. Lohmuller earn ed the Bob Hanni cup by being named ' Outstand¬ ing Junior Boy ' ; as ' Outstanding Junior Girl ' T. Biberstein wears the Psi Ota Xi ring. 7. Boys ' and Girls ' State honors went to G. Rittenhouse, M. Schumm, T. Bi¬ berstein, F. Fuller, andj. Lohmuller in 1976. 8. G. Panos (semi-finalist) and Gail Bass (finalist) scored high in the Na¬ tional Merit testing program. honors m M I SCHOLASTIC HONORS AWARDED I. These seniors earned a 3.5 average upon completing their junior year. FIRST ROW: T. Troxel, S. Johnson, L. Hochstedler, T. Biberstein, C. Skurner, B. McArdle, T. Creason. SECOND ROW: T. Mayer, T. Sundling, J. Warthman, J. Lohmuller. 2. Juniors achieving a 3.4 at the end of their sophomore year. FIRST ROW: J. James, M. Seese, M. Lohmuller, K. Sullivan, K. Andrews, C. Edington, M. Schott, D. Heckman. SECOND ROW: L. Gobematz, A. Pettibone, B. Steffen, S. Carr, S. Day. 3. These sophomores finished their freshman year with a 3.3. grade average. FIRST ROW: K . Penrod, J. Higman, B. Fiechter, S. Niblick. SECOND ROW: B. Bordner, T. Breedlove, T. Reimschisel, T. Pfister. THIRD ROW: K. Shaw, T. Inskeep, C. Nyffler, M. Call, T. Johnson, L. Deam, R. Okey, B. Hullinger, L. Randall, S. Fischer, B. Schumm, L. Meyer, L. Brewer, J. Gerber, L. Steckbeck, L. Gerber, S. Meyer, C. Quinones, B. Hall. 4. S. Johnson was awarded Best English student for her outstanding work in high school English. 5. L. Brewer received a trophy for her speech in the American Legion Contest. 6. These students were selected for National Honor Society. FIRST ROW: B. McArdle, T. Troxel, G. Harnish, J. Warthman, G. Bass, T. Biberstein, S. Vaughn, C. Gavin, M. Schott, C. Edington, D. Barrick, K. Andrews. SECOND ROW: G. Rittenhouse, K. McDermit, Mr. Broman (sponsor), K. Park, F. Fuller, N. Goodwin, B. Higginbottom, C. Skurner, M. Schumm, J. Lohmuller, S. Carr, L. Gobematz, A. Pettibone, S. Day, S. Johnson. TALENT + MOTIVATION = LEADERSHIP 1. The woodwind ensemble placed first at the NISBOVA contest. FIRST ROW: K. Fischer, S. Fischer, K. Park, S. Christian, N. Goodwin, J. Warthman, C. Oman. SECOND ROW: T. Evans, N. Williams, T. Oman. 2. These music students received first places in the NISBOVA contest. FIRST ROW: A. McCord, S. Christian, J. Johnson. SECOND ROW: S. Higgins, R. Tuttle, B. Moser. 3. T. Harter was honored with the John Philip Sousa award. 4. K. Shady was honored as the outstanding choir member. 5. Seven journalistic students received the coveted Quill and Scroll. FIRST ROW: C. Gavin, P. Strunk, N. Goodwin, T. Irvin, C. Beeks. SECOND ROW: C. Blair, M. Schumm. 6. T. Biberstein was given an award for being an outstanding German student. 7. G. Bass and J. Ramseyer earned points to receive the honor of being Best Thespians. 8. B. Schumm, L. Randall, and T. Inskeep were the best Latin students for the 1976-77 school year. honors ns DESERVING STUDENTS EARN RECOGNITION 116 honors SKara -:.; ' % iP Hb ■ HP jjf w ' d 111 111 ill ■ 1. C. Irvin and L. Deam display their craft talent. 2. Senior citizens display their art for the high school students. 3. C. Jackson works with a senior citizen looking on. 4. J. Sparks, G. Myers, and M. Foreman are proud of their projects. 5. Nine Bluffton students are winners in the Tri- Kappa art show. FRONT ROW: L. Deam, C. Irvin, C. Jackson, T. Biberstein. SECOND ROW: L. Kleinknight, T. Vice, S. Hartman, J. Warthman, B. Myers. 6. These eleven students were selected by their teammates as varsity captains. FRONT ROW: J. Fetters, M. Seese, L. Schlagenhauf. SECOND ROW: M. Schumm, T. Sundling, T. Higman, B. Myers. THIRD ROW: P. Meyer, B. McArdle, B. Crickard, B. Markley. 7. T. Sundling received the Robert Baumgartner Memorial trophy, and M. Schumm earned the Athletic Scholarship award. 8. B. McArdle displays his football helmet and letter blanket. 9. T. Higman worked for the Robert Ulmer Memorial award, and F. Fuller was presented with the Football Triumph trophy. honors 117 •iWSSfl COULD THE NIGHT BE MAGIC? Could It Be Magic filled the air on the eve of Home¬ coming. The fourth annual tug-of- war was won once again by the senior girls and junior boys. Student Council representa¬ tives brought out the animal in themselves in the barn¬ yard animal calls. Jack Hig- man led the men in the banana eating contest. The three classes were re¬ presented in their skits. The sophomores took laps around Mummy ' s, juniors closed their skit singing T-I-G-E-R-T-E-E-R-S, and the seniors tried their skill in the Wrong Show. With the band leading the crowd on with spirit, Home¬ coming eve proved to be a memorable evening. I homecoming 121 I. On your mark, get set, go! yells Mr. Oxenrider. 2. K. Sullivan feeds J. Higman in the banana eating contest. 3. With the help of sponsors Mr. Soper, Mr. Oxenrider, Miss Kile, Mrs. Shipley and overall chairman J. Lohmuller, Home¬ coming was made possible. 4. Chairper¬ sons: FOURTH ROW) S. Johnson, J. Loh¬ muller, N. Goodwin, C. Croy; (THIRD ROW) C. Beeks, A. Stout, K. Andrews; SECOND ROW) N. Moore, S. Wimmer, J. Risser; (FIRST ROW)J. Sands and C. Gavin. 5. S. Carr leads the Tigerteers.6. Rabbit in a top hat becomes an added at¬ traction for the Magic float. 7. Soph¬ omores gather at Mummy ' s. 8. T. Vice gets a pie in his face in the Wrong Show. COULD IT BE MAGIC The air was filled with magic as the girls were escorted to the mystical platform. The student body elected Jill Stevenson Homecoming Queen. Crowned by Mr. Byanski, Queen Jill had as her court Cheri Beeks and Kim Terhune. The student body chose Jody McDermit as the Junior Princess and Carolyn My¬ ers as the Sophomore Princess. The ceremony occurred during the half-time activities of the Angola football game with Greg Rittenhouse and Gaii Bass acting as Masters of Ceremonies for this mystical eve. 1. G. Rittenhouse and G. Bass an¬ nounce each event as the final moment nears. 2. K. Terhune escorts Sophomore Princess C. Myers. 3. S. Geels escorts Senior Princess C. Beeks. 4. Queen J. Stevenson stands by her escort K. McDermit. 5. Mr. Byanski con¬ gratulates the new Queen. 6. The Homecoimng Court nervously awaits that final moment. 7. Senior Princess K. Terhune is escorted by T. Sundling. 8. T. Rich escorts Junior Princess J. McDermit. homecoming 123 ' RENDEZVOUS IN 124 reception V reception 125 PARIS ' 1. N. Moore and S. Wimmer keep within the lines. 2. Brock, Jim, and Tim perform a manly job on the gazebo. 3. Work! Work! Work! -- but the result was beautiful. 4, Reception Charimen: FIRST ROW: J. Sands, L. Horn, SECOND ROW: M. Lohmuller, S. Wimmer, A. Pettibone, J. Koenigseker, D. Barrick, THIRD ROW: B. Rittenhouse, T. Flowers, J. Skumer, C. Panos, T. Pearson, S. Day. 5. J. Risser and B. Grove display their wallpapering talents. 6. A. Thompson, T. DeArmond, and C. Edington concentrate on stuffing the arch. 7. Guests leave Bluffton for a stroll in Paris. 8. Margie lights the streets of Paris - - location, Bluffton gym. reception 127 SENIOR COURT HIGHLIGHT OF PROM 1977 1 JOHNSON AND RITTENHOUSE RECEIVE THE TOP HONORS On the evening of June 2, 134 seniors turned their tassels from right to left making them graduates of BHS. This tradition was led by Valedictorian Sheila Johnson during the ninety-fifth annual commencement exercises. Greg Rittenhouse was salutatorian for the 1977 senior class. ha gBIB ( t t c UNDERCLASSMEN HONOR SENIORS Class day observances began with Kent Shady reading the senior class history and it continued with Tim Creason reciting the class Prophecy. Senior class President Bob McArdle then delegated his powers over to junior President Troy Flowers--symbolized by the senior key. Thirty-five graduates were tagged as Hoosier Scholars and other various awards were given to the graduating seniors. 1. Among the awards given on class day are K. McDermit, Kiwanis Merit Award; S. Johnson, Psi Iota Xi plaque; J. Lohmuller, Ginny Hamish, American Legion awards; B. McArdle, Emshwiller Cup award. 2. K. Shady tries to organize the line on class day. 3. Cap and gown await a final performance. 4. Senior class president B. McArdle presents BHS senior key to junior class president T. Flowers, representing the seniors of 1978. graduation awards 129 THE CLASS OF 1977 MAKES ITS FINAL DEBUT, 1. These thirty-five seniors were named Hoosier Scholars. FIRST ROW: T. Irvin, M. Hunnicutt, S. Christian, P. Strunk, T. Biberstein. SECOND ROW: K. McDermit, T. Creason, K. Park, T. Hughes, G. Bass, S. Vaughn, G. Hamish, S. Johnson, S. Gavin. THIRD ROW: T. Vice, S. Falk, L. Schlagenhauf, S. May, C. Zello, N. Goodwin, C. Towne, C. Skurner, K. Fischer, J. Warthman, G. Rittenhouse. FOURTH ROW: T. Higman, C. Frank, G. Panos, T. Oman, T. Sundling, M. Schumm, J. Lohmuller, P. Meyer, K. Nortin, B. McArdle. 2. Seven seniors reached the status of 9.9 grade point average or better: L. Hochstedler, S. Johnson, J. Warthman, J. Lohmuller, G. Rittenhouse, T. Biberstein, T. Troxel. 3. Community sponsors cited 11 students for their efforts in school: FIRST ROW: G. Harnish, American Legion Award; T. Biberstein, Lions Club Award; S. Wells, Sigma Phi Gama Award; T. Troxel, Tri Kappa; L. Allen, B-H Teachers Award. SECOND ROW: S. Johnson, Wells Co. Med. Aux. Scholarship; J. Warthman, Tri Kappa; K. McDermit, Kiwanis Merit; S. Falk, Tri Kappa Scholarship; C. Gavin, P.T.A. Scholarship; T. Hughes, P.A. Allen Award. 4. Robert Fritz presents the American Legion Award. 5. These seniors had perfect attendence for one or more years during high school: F. Fuller, T. Mayer, A. McCord, T. Hughes, P. Pfister. 6. Senior class walks to the Auditorium stage for the last time. 13° graduation awards GRADUATING ONE HUNDRED THIRTY- FOUR ' HHflW SENIOR DIRECTORY ADAMS, JEFF: Industrial Arts. Track 12; Intramural Basketball 12. AESCHLIMAN, ERIC: General. ALLEN, CHRIS: Industrial Arts. Track 10. ALLEN, LINDA: General. Track Mgr. 12; Tennis 10; GAA 10, II; Thespians 10, 11, 12; Y-Teens 10, II, 12; FHA 12; Class Play 10, 11; Intramural Bowling 12; Cheerblock 10, II, 12; Volleyball 10, 11; Swing Choir 10; B-H Teachers Award. ASCHLIMAN, KELLY: General. Basketball 12; Cross Country 10; Intramural Basketball 10; Prom First Alternate. BARNES TROY: General. Golf 10, 11, 12; Intramural Basketball II, 12. BARTON, SHERRY: Business. OEA 12; District Contest Winner (4th); Perfect Attendance 10. BASS, GAIL: Academic. Spanish Club 10, 11, 12; Dabblers 10; Thespians 10, 11, 12, Best Thespian 12, Vice-Pres. 11, 12; Class Play 11; Office Help 12; Cheerblock 10, II, 12; Scholastic Award 10, 11; National Merit Finalist 12; National Honor Society 12; Hoosier Scholar. BATES, KATHY: General. Spanish Club 10, 11; Y-Teens 10, 11 , 12 . BECKLER, CHERYL: Business. OEA 12. BEEKS, CHERI: Business: Retro Managing Editor 12; Comet Editor 12; GAA 10, 11; Dabblers 12; Y-Teens 10, 11, 12; OEA 11, 12; Parliamentarian II, Pres. 12; Color Guard 10, II; Homecoming Court 12; Student Council 12, Treas . 12: Intramural Bowling 12; Captain 12; Cheerblock lu. It; Gymnastics 10, 11; Special Journalistic Award 12. BERTSCH, JODI: Business. Retro Editor 12; Comet Editor 12; GAA 10, 11; Spanish Club 10, 11; 12; Y-Teens 10 U, 12, Pres. 12; OEA 12; Student Council 10, 12; Cheerblock 10, 12; Volleyball 10, 11; Gymnastics 10, II; Scholastic Award 10; OEA Regional Award 12. BERTSCH, LARRY: General. B1BERSTEIN, TERRI: Academic. GAA 10, 11, Vice-Pres. 11 Latin Club 10, 11, 12, Pres. 11; Dabblers 12; German Club 12 National Honor Society 11, 12; Gymnastics 10; Girls’ State 11 DAR 12; Psi Ote Xi Ring 11; Public Speaking Award 11; Hoosier Scholar; Lions Club Award. BLAIR, CINDY: Academic. Retro Editor 12; Comet Editor 12; Senior Comet Editor 12; Basketball 10, 11, 12; Tennis 10, 11, 12; Golf 10, 11, 12; GAA 10, 11; Latin Club 10, II; Y- Teens 10, II, 12; Class Play 11; Cheerblock 10, 11, 12; Special Journalistic Award 12. BRADTMILLER, JAN1S: Business. Basketball 10, 11, 12; GAA 10, II; Y-Teens 10; OEA 12; Secretary Most Likely to Succeed. BUCKLAND, BRIAN: General. Baseball 11; Intramural Bowling 12; Stage Technician 1? BURNS. DONNIE: Industrial Arts. BYRD, JANEIL: General. GAA 10; Spanish Club 10; Y-Teens 10, II, 12; Color Guard 10, 11; Cheerblock 10, 11, 12. CHRISTIAN, SHELLEY: General. Retro Editor 12; Comet Editor 12; GAA 10, 11; Spanish Club 10, 11; Thespians 10, 11, 12; Cheerblock 10, 11, 12; Gymnastics 10; Summer Band 10, 11, 12; Hoosier Scholar. COFF1ELD, SHEILA: General. GAA 10; Dabblers 10; Y- Teens 10, 11; Color Guard 10; Cheerblock 10, 11, 12; Gymnastics 10. COLEN, SUSIE: General. Color Guard 10, 11, 12; Class Play 11; Cheerblock 10, 11, 12; Summer Band 10, II. COLLINS, MIKE: General. Intramural Basketball 10, II, 12. DECKER, MIKE: Industrial Arts. Intramural Bowling 10 11 12 . DEDERICK, STEVE: General. Intramural Basketball 10, II 12 . ED1NGTON, LISA: General. Spanish Club 10, 11; Y-Teens 10. II; Color Guard 10; Office Help 11; Cheerblock 10, II. EITING, MIKE: General. Dabblers 10, II, 12; Intramural Bowling 10, 11; Intramural Basketball 10, 11, 12. ESSENBURG, MIKE: Academic. FALK, SCOTT: General. Comet Editor 12; Comet Managing Editor 12; Track 10, II, 12; Football 10, 11, 12; Jazz Ensemble 11, 12; Class Play 11; Intramural Basketball 10, 11, 12; Summer Band 10, 11, 12; Hoosier Scholar; Tri Kappa’ Scholarship. FARLER, SHEILA: General. FELTT, LISA: General. FETTERS, JULIE: General. Basketball 10, II, 12; Basketball Captain 12; Track 12; GAA 10, II; Y-Teens 10, II, 12. FISCHER, KELLY: Academic. Retro Editor 12; Comet Editor 12; GAA 10; Spanish Club 10, 11; Thespians 10, 11; Y-Teens 11; FHA 11; Jazz Ensemble 10, 11, 12; Class Play 10, 11; Summer Band 10, II, 12; Scholastic Award 10; Hoosier Scholar. FOREMAN, MARK: Industrial Arts. FRANK, CHUCK: Academic. Comet Editor 12; Literary Composite Editor 12; Tennis 10; Spanish Club 10; Intramural Bowling 10, ll, 12 , Secretary II, 12; Hoosier Scholar. FULLER, FRED: Academic. Basketball Mgr. 12; Football 10, 11, 12; Baseball 10, 11, 12; Intramural basketball 10, 11, 12, Captain 12; Boys’ State II; Scholastic Award 10, 11; National Honor Society; Football Triumph Trophey. GAVIN, CANDI. Academic. Retro Editor 12; Comet Editor 12; Spanish Club 10, 11, 12; Y-Teens 10, 11, 12; Cheerleader 10, 11; Color Guard 10, 11, 12. Rifle Captain 11, 12; Cheerblock 12; Gymnastics 10; Summer Band 10, 11, 12; GAA 10, II; Scholastic Award 10, 11; Quill and Scroll 12; National Honor Society 12; Hoosier Scholar; P.T.A. Scholarship GEELS, STEVE: General. Cross Country 10, 11; Track 10; Homecoming Escort 12; Intramural Basketball 10, 11, 12; Class Vice-Pres. 12; Student Council II. GOODWIN, NANCY: Academic. Retro Managing Editor 12; Comet Editor 12; Tennis 10; GAA 10, 11; Spanish 10 11 12- Y-Teens 10, 11, 12; Class Play 11; Office Help 12; Student ’ Council 12; Cheerblock 11, 12; Volleyball 10, 11; Summer Band 10, 11, 12; Scholastic Award 10, It; Quill and Scroll 12; National Honor Society 12; Hoosier Scholar. HAMILTON, KIM: General. Spanish Club 11; Y-Teens 10, 11, 12; Cheerblock 12. HARNISH, GINNY: Academic. GAA 10; Spanish Club 10, 11, 12, Vice-Pres. 12; Dabblers 10, 11, 12, Vice-Pres. 12; Y- Teens 10, 11, 12, Treas. 12; Cheerleader 10, 11, 12; Color Guard 10, 11; Student Council 10, 12, Sec. 12; Gymnastics 10, 11; Summer Band 10, 11; Senior Class Treas. 12; National Honor Society 12; Hoosier Scholar; American Legion Award. HARTER, TIM: General. Jazz Ensemble 11; Summer Band 10, 11, 12. HAWKINS, JOHN: General, Summer Band 10, 11, 12. HAY, JODI: General HIGGINBO1 TOM, BRIAN: General. Track 12; Jazz Ensemble 12; Intramural basketball 12; Wrestling 12; National Honor Society 12. HIGMAN, TED: Academic. Track 10, 11, 12, Captain 12; Tennis 10, 11, 12; Latin Club 10, 11; Jazz Ensemble 11, 12; Homecoming Escort 12; Student Council 10, 11, 12- Intramural Bas etbal. .0, . 1 , 12; Stage Technician 11, 12; ' summer Band I0 H, 12; Senior Rotar.an Alternate 12; Hoosier Scholar Robert Ulmer. ' A, “ Tr ck ' ,m “ 1 HOCHSTEDIER, LAURENA: General. Summer Band 10- Schlastic Award 10. 11, 12. HOLMES, ROBIN: Industrial Arts. Football 10, 12; Baseball 10; Dabblers 12; Cheerleader 12; Intramural Basketball 10 12- Cheerbiock 12. HOLSINGER, MATT: Industrial Arts. Track 10; Cross Country 10; Intramural Basketball 10, 11, 12; Cheerblock 12. HOUSE, NANCY: General. GAA 10, 11; Y-Teens 10, Gymnastics 10. HUGHES, TAMI: General. Spanish Club 10, 11; Y-Teens 10, 11, 12, OEA 12; Librarian 10, 11, 12; Summer Band 10, 11, 12; OEA Regional Award; Hoosier Scholar; P.A. Allen Award. HULLINGER, TOM: General. Basketball 11; Tennis 11; Football 10; Intramural Basketball 12 HUNNICUTT, MARILYN: General. GAA 10, 11; Spanish Club 11, 12; Volleyball 10, 11; Summer Band 10, 11, 12; Hoosier Scholar. IRVIN, TAMI: Academic. Retro Editor 12; Comet Editor 12- Comet Managing Editor 12; GAA 10, 11; Spanish Club 10, 11, 12; Dabblers 10, 11, 12; Y-Teens 10, 11, 12; Class Play 11; Cheerleader 11, 12; Color Guard 10, 11; Homecoming Court 11; Prom Escort 11; Quill and Scroll 12; Intramural Bowling 12, Captain 12; Cheerblock 10; Gymnastics 10; Class Sec. 10- Class Treas. 11; Scholastic Award 10, 11; Hoosier Scholar. JACKSON, CINDY: General. GAA 10; Spanish Club 10- Dabblers II, 12; Y-Teens 10, 11, 12; FHA 12; Librarian 10; Cheerblock 11, 12; Gymnastics 10. JOHNSON, SHARI: General. Tennis 11, 12; GAA 10, 11- Gymnastics 10, 11, 12; Basketball 10; Volleyball 10; Spanish Club 10; Cheerblock 10, 11. JOHNSON, SHEILA: General. Spanish Club 10, 11, 12; Y- Teens 10, 11, 12; National Honor Society 11, 12; Office Help 10, 11, 12; Cheerblock 10, 11, 12; Girls’ State Alternate II- Scholastic Award 10, 11, 12; Valedictorian; Hoosier Scholar- Psi Iota Xi; Wells Co. Med. KING, LISA: Business. Spanish Club 10 II- OEA 11 12 Sec. 12. ’ KIPFER, SHERYL: General. Comet Editor 12; GAA 10, 11- Spanish 10, 11, 12; Y-Teens 10, 11, 12, Vice-Pres. 11; OEA 12; Office Help 11; Cheerblock 10; Volleyball 10. KLEINKNIGHT, LUANN: Business. GAA 11, Sec. 11; Spanish Club 10, 11, 12; Dabblers 10, 11, 12; Y-Teens 10, 11, 12, OEA 12; Color Guard 11 , 12; Intramural Bowling 12; Cheerblock 10, 11 , 12; Gymnastics 10. LEAMON, BRUCE: Industrial Arts. LOHMULLER, JOE: Academic. Track 11; Baseball 10- Spanish Club 10, 11, 12, Vice-Pres. 11; Jazz Ensemble 12; Class Play 11; National Honor Society 11, 12, Pres. 12; m Ud . e , nt . 0lJ ' ,Cl1 10 ’ ’ 12 ’ Vice - Pres - 1 2; Intramural Bowling 10, 11, 12, captain 12; Intramural Basketball 10, 11, 12, Captain 12; Cheerblock 12; Swimming 12; Senior Rotarian; Boys State 11; Scholastic Award 10, 11, 12; Bob Hanni Memorial Trophy; Hoosier Scholar; American Legion LONG, STACEY: General. LONGENBERGER, TOM: General. Football 10, 11, 12; Cheerleader 12; Intramural Basketball 10, 11, 12, Captain 12. LYBARGER, MARTY: Industrial Arts. MARKLEY, BRUCE: Industrial Arts. Basketball 10, II, 12, captain 12; Football 10, 12; Prom Second Alternate. MARTIN, CHRISTINE: General. MASTERSON, KEITH: General. MAY, SUSAN: General. Girls’ Ensemble 12; GAA 10, 11; Spanish Club 10, II, 12; Class Play II; Librarian II; Cheerblock 10, 11, 12; Swing Choir 10, II, 12; Thespians 10, II, 12; Hoosier Scholar. MAYER, TIM: General. Scholastic Award 10, 11, 12. McARDLE, BOB: General. Basketball 10, 11, 12; Track 10, 11, 12; Football 10, 11, 12, Captain 12; Latin Club 10; Jazz Ensemble 12; Class Play 11; National Honor Society 11, 12; Student Council 10, 11, 12, Pres. 12; Summer Band 10, 11, 12; Senior Rotarian; Boys’ State Alternate 11; Class Pres. 10, 11, 12; Blanket Award; Helmet Award; Hoosier Scholar; Emshwiller Cup; Prom King. McCORD, AMY: General. Retro Editor 12; Comet Editor 12; Comet Managing Editor 12; GAA 10, 11; Spanish Club 10, 11, 12; Thespians 10, II, 12; Y-Teens 10, 11, 12; FHA 11, 12; Jazz Ensemble 11; Class Play 10, 11; Intramural Bowling 12; Cheerblock 10, 11, 12; Summer Band 10, 11, 12; McDERMIT, KEVIN: Industrial Arts. Basketball Mgr 10, 11, 12; Tennis 10, II, 12; Intramural Basketball 11, 12, captain 12; Homecoming Escort 12; Hoosier Scholar; Kiwanis Merit. MEADE, JEFF: General. MEYER, PAT: General. Track 10, 11, 12; Cross Country 10, 11, 12, Captain 12; Latin Club 10, 11, 12; Homecoming Escort 10; Student Council 10; Intramural Basketball 12, Captain 12; Senior Rotarian; Hoosier Scholar. MORRISON, KEVIN: General. Men’s Ensemble 10, 11: Basketball Mgr. 10, 11; Track Mgr. 10; Golf 10; Intramural Bowling 10, 11, 12; Swing Choir 10, 11. MOSER, EMILY: General. GAA 10, 11; Spanish Club 10, 11, 12; Y-Teens 10, 11, 12; OEA 12; Summer Band 10. MURRAY, DEBBIE: Business. OEA 12; Office Help 12; MYERS, GLENN: General. Track 10; Cross Country 10, II; Dabblers 11, 12; Intramural Basketball II, 12. MYERS, WILLIAM: General. Retro Editor 12; Comet Editor 12; Basketball 10, 11, 12; Football 10, 11, 12; Baseball 10, II, 12, Captain 12; Class Play 11; Prom Escort 11; Student Council 10, 11; Senior Rotarian; Class Vice-Pres. 10, 11; Scholastic Award 10. NORTIN, KATHY: General. Retro Editor 12; Comet Editor 12; Literary Composite Editor 12; Spanish Club 10, 11, 12; Dabblers 10, 11, 12, Pres. 11; Student Council 11; Summer Band 10, 11, 12; Scholastic Award 10; Hoosier Scholar. OKEY, KENT: General. Football 10; Dabblers 11, 12; Intramural Basketball 10, 11, 12. OLIVER, ROB: General. Football 12; Dabblers 11, 12; Intramural Basketball 10, 12. OMAN, TODD: Academic. Track 11, 12; Tennis 10, II, 12; Latin Club 10, 11; Jazz Ensemble 10, 11, 12; Homecoming Escort 11; Intramural Bowling 11; Intramural Basketball 10, 11, 12; Summer Band 10, 11, 12; Drum Major 12; Scholastic Award 10, 11; Hoosier Scholar OSBORN, DAWN: Business. Spanish 10, 11; OEA 11, 12. PANOS, GEORGE: Academic. Track 10, 11; Football 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club 11, 12; Cheerleader 12; Intramural Bowling 10; Intramural Basketball 10, II, 12; Cheerblock 12; National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist 12; Scholastic Award 10; Hoosier Scholar PARK, KAREN: Academic. Tennis 10; GAA 10; Latin Club SENIOR DIRECTORY 11; Y-Teens 10, 11, 12; Class Play 11; National Honor Society 11, 12; Student Council 12; Volleyball 10; Summer Band 10, II, 12; Drum Major 12; Swing Choir II, 12; Girls’ State 11; Scholastic Award 10, 11; Hoosier Scholar. PF1STER, DAVE: General. Football 10, 11, 12; Baseball 10, 11; Spanish Club 10, 11, 12, Pres. 12; Class Play 11; Cheerleader 12; Prom Escort 11; Student Council 12; Intramural Basketball 11, 12, Captain 12; Cheerblock 12 PF1STER, PATSY: General. QUINONES, BECKY: General. GAA 10, 11; Spanish Club 10, 11, 12; Dabblers 12; FHA 10, 11, 12; Volleyball 10, II. RAMSEYER, JOYCE: General. Retro Editor 12; Comet Editor 12; Latin Club 10, 11, 12; Thespians 10, 11, 12; Sec. 11. 12; Y-Teens 10, 11, 12; Class Play 11; Cheerblock 10, 11; Best Thespian 11, 12. REYNOLDS, CRAIG: Academic. Football Mgr. 10, II, 12; Baseball Mgr. 11; Intramural Basketball II, 12. Captain 12.’ RITTENHOUSE, GREG: Academic. Men’s Ensemble 12; Spanish Club 12; National Honor Society II, 12, Vice-Pres. II, 12; Cheerblock 12; Senior Rotarian; Swing Choir 10, 11, 12; Boys’ State 11; Scholastic Award 10, 11, 12; Rotary Institute; Salutatorian; Hoosier Scholar. SCHLAGENHAUF, LINDA: General. Tennis 10, 11; GAA 10, 11; Spanish Club 10, II, 12; Thespians 10, li, 12, Treas. 11, Scribe 12; Y-Teens 10, 11, 12; Class Play 11; Color Guard 10, II, 12, Flag Captain 12; Cheerblock 10, 11, 12; Volleyball 10, 11, 12, Captain 12; Hoosier Scholar. SCHNERRE, LAURA: General. Comet Editor 12; Latin Club 10, 11; Thespians 10, 11; Y-Teens 10, 11, 12; Cheerblock 10, 11, 12; Family Leader of Tommorrow. SCHOCKE, DAVE: General. SCHUMM, MIKE: Academic. Retro Editor 12; Comet Editor 12; Basketball 10, 11, 12, Captain 12; Track II, 12; Tennis 10, 11, 12; Latin Club 10, 11; Quill and Scroll 12; Student Council 11, 12; Senior Rotarian; National Honor Society 12; Boys’ State 11; Rotary Athletic Award; Hoosier Scholar. SHADY, KENT: General. Men’s EnsemDle 12; Football 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club 11, 12; Class Play 11; Student Council 10; Intramural Bowling 11; Intramural Basketball 12; Cheerblock 12; Swing Choir 10, 11, 12. SHAFFER, CELIA: General. Basketball Mgr. 12; GAA 10; Dabblers 11; Thespians 12; Y-Teens 11, 12; FHA 10, 11, 12. SILLS, TED: General. Track 10, 12; Cross Country 11, 12; Spanish Club II, 12; Homecoming Escort 12; Intramural Basketball 11, 12; Cheerblock 12. SKURNER, CINDY: Academic. Tennis 10, II; GAA 10; Spanish Club 10, 11, 12; Y-Teens 10, 11, 12; Class Play 11; Summer Band 10, 11, 12; Scholastic Award 10, 11, 12; Hoosier Scholar. SLIGER, PANSEY: General. SPARKS, JILL: General. Basketball 11, 12; Track 12; GAA 10, 11; FHA 10. STANTON, PAULA: Business. Spanish Club 10, 12; Y-Teens 10, II, 12; OEA 12; Cheerblock 10, 11, 12. STEFFEN, KEVIN: General. STEFFEN, SUSAN: Business. GAA 10, 11; Spanish Club 10, 11; Dabblers 10, 11, 12; Y-Teens 10, 11; OEA 12, Vice-Pres. 12; Color Guard 10, II; Cheerblock 10, 11, 12, Captain 12; Gymnastics 10. STEVENSON, JILL: General. GAA 10; Spanish Club II, 12; Dabblers 12; Y-Teens 10, 11, 12; Homecoming Queen 12; Cheerblock 12: Prom Second Alternate. STOUT, AMY: Business. Y-Teens 10, 11, 12; OEA 11, 12; Cheerblock 10, II. STRUNK, PEGGY: Academic. Retro Editor 12; Comet Editor 12; Tennis 10, 11; Golf 10, 11, 12; GAA 10, 11; Spanish Club 10, 11; Y-Teens 10, II, 12; Quill and Scroll 12; Intramural Bowling 11; Gymnastics 10; Scholastic Award 10, 11; Cheerblock 10, 11, 12; Hoosier Scholalr. STUDEBAKER, SCARLETT: Business. Dabblers 10, 11; OEA 11, 12. STUDEBAKER, STEVE: General. Dabblers 10, 11. SUNDLING, TOM: General. Basketball 10, II, 12, Captain 12; Tennis 10, 11, 12; Baseball 11, 12; Latin Club 11, 12; Homecoming Escort 12; Student Council 12; Summer Band 10, 11, 12; Senior Rotarian; Scholastic Award 10, 11, 12; Baumgartner Award; Hoosier Scholar. TAYLOR, MIKE: General. TERHUNE, KIM: General. Basketball 12; Track 12; GAA 11; Spanish Club 10, 11; Thespians 11; Y-Teens 10, II, 12; Class Play 11; Homecoming Court 12; Student Council 10, II, 12; Cheerblock 12; Swing Choir 12; Prom First Alternate. TOWNE, CAROL: General. Girls’ Ensemble 12; Spanish Club 10, II; Cheerblock II, 12; Hoosier Scholar. TROXEL, TAMMY: General. GAA 10; Spanish Club 10, 11, 12, Sec. 11, 12; Dabblers 10, 11, 12, Sec.-Treas. 11, Pres. 12; Y-Teens 10, 11, 12, Sec. 12; OEA 12; Cheerleader 10, 11, 12; Color Guard 11; Homecoming Court 10; National Honor Society 11, 12; Intramural Bowling 12; Gymnastics 10: Class Treas. 10; Class Sec. 11, 12; Scholastic Award 10, 11, 12; Prom Queen. ULLMAN, ELLEN: General. GAA 10, 11; Spanish Club 10, 11; Y-Teens 10, 11. VAUGHN, SANDY: Academic. Tennis 10, II; GAA 10, 11; Spanish Club 10; Y-Teens 10, 11, 12; Cheerblock 10, 11, 12; Scholastic Award 10, II; Hoosier Scholar. VICE, TIM: General. Track 10, 11, 12; Football 10, II. 12; Swimming 12; Swing Choir 10, 11, 12; Men’s Ensemble 12; Spanish Club 10, II; Thespians 10, 11, 12; Hoosier Scholar. WALBURN, CONNIE: General. Dabblers 10, 11, 12; Y-Teens 10, 11, 12; OEA 12; Intramural Bowling 12; Cheerblock 10, 11, 12; Gymnastics 10. WALLACE, DIANA: General. German Club 12. WARTHMAN, JAIMI: General. Tennis 11; GAA 10, 11; Spanish Club 10, 11, 12; Dabblers 10, 11, 12, Sec.-Treas. 12; Y-Teens 10, 11, 12; Jazz Ensemble 11, 12; Office Help 10; Volleyball 10, 11; Summer Band 10, 11, 12; Scholastic Award 10, 11, 12; Hoosier Scholar. WELLS, SHERYL: Business. OEA 12; Sigma Phi Gama. WENGER, JACK: General. 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Main St. Bluffton, IN 145 146 INDEX A Adams, Jeff 14, 52, 53, 57, 103, 128 Adams, Jim 26 Adams, Vechil 39 Aeschliman, Eric 14, 128 Alfeld, Cheryl 22, 79 Allen, Chris Allen, Linda 14, 46, 70, 74, 78, 80, 81, 82, 83, 128 Anderson, Charles 22, 52, 53, 57, 58, 60, 65, 66, 77, 86, 88, 89, 90 Andrews, Deena 26 Andrews, Kim 22, 44, 74, 85, 109, 112, 113, 120 Archbold, Elizabeth 22, 78, 106 Arnold, Georgianna 39 Arnold, Richard 22, 75 Aschliman, Kelly 28, 57, 65, 66, 77, 103, 126, 128 Aschliman, Terri 26, 74, 82, 86, 93 Athan, Don 32 B Bailey, Carl 26, 54, 57 Baker, Janet 38, 48, 63 Bailer, Tony Ballinger, Donna 37 Ballinger, Ken 38, 49, 54, 55, 104 Barnes, Troy 14, 49, 57, 75, 86, 128 Barnes, Trudy 26, 70, 74, 82, 108 Barrick, Diana 22, 74, 82, 1 13, 124 Barrick, Vicki 26, 44, 70, 74, 82, 85, 86, 108, 109 Barton, Georgia 26, 74, 82, 109 Barton, Sherry 14, 79, 103, 111, 128 Bass, Gail 14, 74, 80, 81, 83, 86, 113, 115, 118, 122, 123 Bates, Kathy 14, 82, 83, 128 Bates, Michael 26, 43, 49, 50, 52, 75, 57, 88, 89, 90 Baumgartner, Annette 26 Baumgartner, Tim 22, 106 Baumgartner, Tom 22 Bayne, Petra 22, 87, 93 Beckler, Cheryl 14, 79, 128 Beeks, Cheryl 14, 70, 71, 79, 82, 96, 97, 108, 109, 111, 115, 120, 122, 123, 128 Beer, Kevin 26 Bertsch, Jodi 14, 74, 82, 83, 86, 108, 128 Bertsch, Larry 14, 128 Biberstein, Jay 26 Biberstein, Terri 14, 80, 83, 84, 85, 87, 110, 111, 112, 113, 115, 116, 128 Blair, Cindy 14, 46, 48, 56, 74, 82, 96, 97, 108, 115, 128 Blair. Judy 22, 74, 78, 82, 88 Blair, Vianna 26, 46, 48, 56, 74, 78, 82 Blem, Allen 26 Bolinger, Max 36, 43, 58, 60 Booher, Tom 26, 52, 75 Bordner, Bruce 26, 47, 49, 57, 68, 75 Bordner, Michael 22, 49, 57, 75 Bowman, Tracy 26, 58, 75, 81, 87 Bradtmiller, Janis 14, 56, 79, 128 Breedlove, Timothy 26, 50, 54, 57, 67, 86 Brewer, Kay 22, 45, 74, 82, 87, 113 Brewer, Lynette 26, 74, 81, 86, 112 Bricker, Jeffery 26 Brickley, Rick 26, 57, 75 Brinneman, James 26 Broman, Ralph 36, 113 Brown, James 36, 58, 60 Brown, Randall 70, 81, 88, 89, 90, 92 Browning, Sandra 26, 74, 82, 88 Buckland, Brian 15, 70, 75, 128 Buckland, Kristina 22 Bullock, Tony 22, 75 Bunch, Tammy 26 Burns, Donald 15, 128 Byanski, Thomas 33, 123 Byrd, Janeil 15, 74, 82, 128 C Cale, Steve 26, 47, 57, 65 Call, Michelle 27, 74, 82, 86, 112 Campbell, Richard 22, 47, 70, 71, 75, 106 Carnall, Christine 22, 74 Carnall, Ned 32 Carnes, Mitch 75 Carr, Steve 22, 49, 54, 57, 58, 86, 112, 113 Christian, Genevieve, 35 Christian, Shelley 15, 74, 80, 96, 114, 128 Claghorn, Brad 22, 52, 53, 57, 58, 60, 64, 65, 77 Claghorn, Jean 27, 45, 46, 56, 63, 82 Claghorn, Kent 22, 58, 93, 94, 95 Clanin, Lona 27 Clifton, Vance 22, 43, 52, 75 Cline, William 22, 47, 70, 75, 80, 88, 89, 90, 103 Cobb, Tamara 27, 70, 74, 82, 86 Cobb, Tim 22 Coffield, Rodney 27, 75, 84 Coffield, Sheila 15, 128 Colen, Julie 22, 44, 56, 74, 82, 84, 87, 108 Colen, Susie 15, 128 Collins, Michael 15, 69, 75, 105, 128 Compton, Joe 15, 92, 128 Compton, Kami 27, 46 Corle, Cassie 15, 79, 128 Costello, Danny Cotton, Susan 27, 82, 85, 93 Cowan, Gary 34 Cowgill, Tamara 27, 86 Creason, Tim 15, 50, 51, 52, 57, 85, 110, 112, 128 Crickard, Wesley 15, 54, 55, 57, 58, 59, 75, 96, 97, 106, Cross, Terri 27, 41, 46, 63, 74, 82, 86 Croy, Cheryl 22, 74, 78, 109, 120 Curry, Bret 22, 58, 70, 71, 75 Curry, Quinn 15, 43, 57, 58, 75, 100, 128 D Daniels, Connie 15, 45, 74, 82, 93, 108, 128 Daniels, Robin 27, 45, 46, 56, 74, 82, 86, 93 Davis, Mary Anne 39 Dawson, Debra 27, 74, 82, 86 Day, Steve 22, 52, 57, 58, 70, 75, 80, 81, 83, 86, 109, 112, 113, 124 Deam, Lori 27, 46, 74, 84, 86, 112, 116 DeArmond, Teresa 22, 74, 78, 84, 124 Decker, Michael 75, 128 Dedrick, Carolyn 39 Dedrick, Steve 128 DeWitt, Ronald 50, 51 Dohrman, David 27, 75 Dreitzler, Nancy 27, 74, 82, 109 Dudley, Becky 22, 74, 87 Dunphey, Wendy 23, 70, 74, 82, 88. 95 E Edington, Cynthia 23, 74, 78, 106, 112, 113, 124 Edington, Eugene 33 Edington, Lisa 15, 128 Ehrsam, Sandra 27, 45, 63, 74, 82, 93, 108 Eiche, Milo 32 Eiting, Michael 15, 128 Ellwood, Johnny 27 Elzey, Tamara 27 Eltzroth, Jeff 23, 100 Essenburg, Laura 27, 44, 46, 70, 74, 108 Essenburg, Michael 15, 105, 128 Evans, Dave 75 Evans, Tom 27, 43, 52, 58, 81, 88, 89, 93, 94, 114 F Falk, Kelli 27, 93, 94 Falk, Michael 16, 27, 52, 58, 67, 85 Falk, Scott 52, 57, 58, 93, 96, 97, 128 Farler, Sheila 128 Fading, Julie 23, 88, 90 Faus, Debra 27, 82, 86 Feltt, Lisa 16, 128 Fetters, Dianne 27, 44, 56, 74, 76, 82, 83, 93 Fetters, Julie 16, 46, 56, 82, 117, 128 Fiechter, Brad 27, 43, 75 Fiechter, David 23, 43, 50, 75 Fischer, Andrea 28, 88 Fischer, Kelly 16, 74, 93, 95, 96, 97, 99, 114, 128 Fischer, Sonja 28, 45, 56, 74, 83, 87, 93, 104, 112, 114, 120 Fischer, Steven 35, 60 Fisher, Brice 58 Flowers, Robert 28 Flowers, Troy 22, 23, 43, 49, 57, 58, 75, 85, 88, 89, 90, 124, 129 Foreman, Mark 16, 105, 106, 116, 128 Foster, Kevin 23, 54, 57, 75 Frank, Charles 16, 70, 71, 75, 96, 97, 104, 128 Fritz, Robert 32 Fuller, Fred 16, 54, 57, 58, 60, 65, 68, 102, 104, 111, 113, 117, 128 Furnish, Tonia 23, 42, 74 G Garrett, Timothy 28, 54, 55, 57, 58, 75 Garton, Tony 38, 64, 65, 67 Gaunt, Kim 28 Gavin, Candi 16, 39, 74, 82, 86, 96, 97, 103, 113, 115, 128 Geels, Cathy 78, 82, 88, 106, 107 Geels, Steven 16, 75, 122, 128 Gentis, Sheila 23, 74, 79, 82 Gerber, Blake 23. 25, 52, 53, 57, 58, 67, 93 Gerber, Jean 28, 74, 82, 86, 104, 108, 109, 112 Gerber, Kim 28, 74, 82, 84 Gerber, Lori 28, 45, 46, 56, 82, 87, 80, 90, 112 Gerber, Marilyn 39, 106 Gerber, Maureen 28, 74, 82, 88, 90, 104, 107 Gilgen, Jeff 58, 75 Gilliom, Betty 28, 82, 74 Ginter, Brenda 23, 82 Gitlin, William 32 Gobernatz, Linda 23, 74, 87, 112, 113 Goodwin, Nancy 16, 74, 82, 86, 93, 96, 97, 103, 108, 109, 113, 114, 115, 120, 128 Grice, Pam 28, 70, 74, 109 Grove, Beth 23, 74, 79, 82, 93, 124 Grove, Kerry 87, 93, 94 Grove, Scot 23, 49, 57, 58 H Hacha, Terry 23, 87, 92, 93 Hacha, Tim 23, 58, 70, 75, 100 Hahn, Greg 23 Hall, Belinda 28, 85, 1 12 Hamilton, Kim 16, 74, 82, 101, 128 Hamilton, Tom 28, 52, 85 Harnish, Ginny 16, 74, 76, 82, 83, 86, 109, 113, 128, 129 Harriett, Lisa 28, 70, 74, 82, 86, 93 Harris, Dave 28, 105 Harris, Kim Harsh, Ann 23, 46, 74, 86, 88 Harshman, Steve 28, 84 Hart, Weldon Harter, Roger 28 Harter, Ted 100 Harter, Timothy 16, 93, 114, 128 Hartman, Connie 28 Hartman, Gail 28, 74, 82 Hartman, Scott A. 23, 58, 70, 75 Hartman, Scott L. 23, 116 Harty, Kevin 23, 49, 57, 58, 67, 86 Hauk, Max 32 Hawk, Lenah 23 Hawkins, John 16, 128 Hay, Jodi 16, 128 Heckman, Debbie 23, 74, 78, 84, 93, 112 Heller, Kathryn 39 Henderson, Paul 23, 81 Higginbottom, Brian 43, 52, 53, 57, 93, 95, 1 13, 128 Higgins, Steve 23, 47, 93 Higman, Jack 28, 47, 52, 57, 67, 93, 94, 101 Higman, Ralph 32 Higman, Ted 16, 47, 52, 53, 57, 81, 93, 94, 95, 107, 110, 117, 122, 128 Hildebrant, Jeff 70 Hinesley, Ann 28, 45, 74, 81, 82, 85, 107, 109 Hinesley, Steven 23, 47, 57, 85, 86 Hite, Lisa 23, 80, 82, 93 Hite, Steve 17, 75, 104, 128 Hochstedler, Laurena 17, 107, 112, 128 Hollingsworth, Mike 28, 57, 58, 75, 81, 107 Hollingsworth, Russell 23 Holmes, Robin 17, 57, 58, 68, 75, 76, 84, 128 Holsinger, Matt 17, 75, 128 Holsinger, Mike 28, 105, 107 Hook, Cindy 28, 45, 63, 74, 82, 88, 90, 93, 95, 120 Horn, Lori 22, 23, 74, 80, 82, 83, 86, 93, 124 House, Nancy 17, 128 Hughes, Tami 17, 79, 82, 93, 107, 111, 128 Hullinger, Rebecca 28, 74, 82, 86, 1 12 Hullinger, Tom 17, 68, 75, 105, 128 Hunnicutt, Marilyn 17, 86, 93, 95, 128 Hunt, Angela 29, 45, 74, 82, 86 I Ilnicki, Elizabeth 82, 93 Inskeep, Tami 29, 74, 82, 85, 93, 112, 115 Irvin, Michelle 28, 29, 44, 48, 56, 74, 76, 82, 84, 86, 116 Irvin, Tamara 17, 70, 71, 74, 76, 82, 84, 86, 96, 103, 115, 128 Irwin, James 38, 64, 65, 67, 77 Ivins, Liane 23, 82, 84 J Jackson, Cynthia 17, 74, 78, 80, 82, 83, 84, 116, 128 Jackson, Debbie 23 James, Jennifer 23, 46, 70, 71, 80, 81, 82, 83, 86, 88, 90, 93, 108, 112 Jaskie, Helen 39 Jines, Roland 23, 109 Johnson, Jim Johnson, Joy 23, 79, 82, 83, 86, 88 Johnson, Pat 23, 45, 56, 74, 78, 80, 81, 107, 83 Johnson, Rexette 23, 56, 63 Johnson, Sharolyn 17, 44, 46, 56, 74, 109, 120, 128 Johnson, Sheila 17, 82, 86, 108, 112, 113, 128 Johnson, Teresa 29, 31, 45, 74, 82, 86, 112 K Kantz, Gary 37, 94 Keller, James 23, 57, 58, 70, 75, 86 Kile, Anita 35, 74, 120 King, Gerald 29, 54, 57 King, Lisa 17, 79, 128 King, Richard 29 King, Tim 29, 43, 54, 58, 75 Kipfer, Sheryl 17, 79, 82, 86, 96, 128 Kizer, Claudia 29, 31, 74, 84 Kleinknight, LuAnn 17, 70, 74, 79, 82, 84, 86, 95, 106, 108, 116, 128 Knoble, Tamera 29, 93 Koenigseker, Jennifer 23, 74, 76, 124 Kracium, Michael 35, 58, 60, 61, 103 Krebs, Kathleen 29, 82, 84 Kummer, Dennis 35, 58, 60, 61, 102 L Lane, Barbara 29, 78, 85 Lantz, Harry 39 Lautzenheiser, Lori 42 Lautzenheiser, Richard 29, 70, 75 Lawhorn, Cathryn 26, 29, 70 Lawrence, Vennia 23, 44, 74, 88 Lawrence, Vickie 29, 46, 56, 88 Laws, Kyle 29, 44, 74, 82, 86, 88, 93, 100 Leamon, Brenda 29, 63 Leamon, Bruce 106 Le Favour, Reid 37, 88, 89 Liby, Lisa 23 Lohmuller, Joe 17, 42, 68, 75, 94, 70, 86, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 120, 128, 129 Lohmuller, Margaret 24, 74, 82, 86, 112, 124, 125 Long, Stacy 18, 128 Longenberger, Mark 29, 54, 55, 57, 58 Longenberger, Thomas 18, 57, 58, 59, 68, 75, 76, 86, 128 Luginbill, Ruth 39 Lutz, Stephen 24, 87 Lybarger, Marty 18, 128 M Maggart, Michelle 29, 46 Mahon, Steve 29 Mailer, Jan 24, 50, 51, 52, 53, 57, 75 Manley, Rick Markley, Bruce 18, 57, 58, 59, 60, 65, 66, 77, 103,. 117, 126, 128 Markley, Matthew 49, 70, 75, 85, 87 Marshall, Sue Anne 38, 44, 45 Martin, Christine 18, 100, 128 Masterson, Keith 18 Masterson, Randy 29, 58, 70, 75 May, Susan 18, 74, 80, 83, 86, 88, 90, 128 Mayer, Timothy 18, 75, 112, 128 Mayock, Thomas 29, 52, 85 McAfee, Sharon 39 McArdle, Patrick 24, 52, 57, 58, 59, 65, 77, 83 McArdle, Robert 18, 52, 57, 58, 59, 60, 65, 77, 93, 94, 109, 111, 112, 113, 117, 128, 129 McCord, Amy 18, 70, 78, 80, 81, 82, 86, 93, 96, 102, 128 McCord, Dan 29, 70, 80, 86, 93 McDermit, Jody 24, 56, 63, 74, 79, 82, 86, 111, 122, 123 McDermit, Kevin 18, 47, 57, 65, 68, 100, 106, 107, 113, 122, 128, 129 Meade, Jeff 18, 103, 128 Mendenhall, Scott Mercer, Kathern 24, 74 Merritt, George 39 Meyer, John 29, 75, 86 Meyer, Lora 29, 74, 82, 86, 106, 108, 109, 112 Meyer, Patrick 18, 50, 51, 52, 53, 57, 68, 75, 117, 118 Meyer, Rebecca 29, 44, 74, 82, 86, 100, 104, 109 Meyer, Sonja 29, 70, 82, 88, 104, 108, 109, 112, 120 Miller, Laura 29, 74, 82, 86 Miller, Mark 52, 58 Minnich, Timothy 24, 43, 49, 58, 75, 86, 102, 124 Mohler, John 24, 75 Moore, Nancy 24, 46, 48, 56, 74, 82, 86, 103, 122, 124 Morgan, Vickie 29, 45, 46, 63, 74, 82, 85, 93 Morrison, Kevin 70, 71, 75, 128 Moser, Brent 24, 93, 94, 95, 107 Moser, Cynthia 82 Moser, Doug 43 Moser, Emily 18, 79, 82, 86, 128 Moser, Ramona 29, 80, 81, 82, 87 Murphy, Steve 29, 50, 52, 53, 57 Murray, Debbie 18, 79, 106, 111, 128 Myers, Carolyn 29, 44, 46, 70, 74, 82, 93, 122, 123 Myers, Glenn 18, 75, 84, 116, 128 Myers, William 19, 54, 55, 57, 58, 77, 97, 110, 116, 117, 128 N Naderer, Manuela 24, 44, 87 Nash, Lois 36 Neuenschwander, Joe 75 Neuenschwander, Kenneth 24, 43, 75, 106 Neuenschwander, Peggy 24, 74, 79, 82 Niblick, Steven 29, 43, 50, 52, 57, 75, 87 Noe, Jack 29, 57, 75 Nortin, Kathy 19, 84, 86, 93, 95, 96, 97, 128 Nowakowski, Jean 30, 43, 44, 56, 70, 71, 74, 82, 84, 87, 108, 109, 120 Nyffeler, Carolyn 30, 112 O Okey, Kent 19, 68, 75, 128 Okey, Rhonda 30, 82, 86, 112 Oliver, Robert 19, 57, 58, 69, 128 Oman, Cheryl 24, 46, 56, 70, 85. 93, 94, 100, 114 Oman, Jon 24, 47, 93, 94 Oman, Todd 19, 47, 52, 57, 93, 94, 114, 128 Osborn, Brenda 30 Osborn, Craig 24 Osborn, Dawn 19, 79, 107, 128 Osborn, Jeffery 24, 106 Oxenrider, Gary 35, 47, 100, 120 P Palmer, Twila 30 Panos, Christoph 24, 47, 57, 64, 65, 77, 85, 111, 124 Panos, George 19, 57, 58, 75, 76, 86, 103, 128 Park, Karen 19, 81, 82, 83, 88, 90, 93, 113, 114, 128 Pearson, Tony 24, 54, 55, 57, 75, 85. 103, 124 Pearson, Steven 30, 93, 94 Peeper, Randy 30 Penrod, Keith 28, 30, 54, 57, 58, 67 Perry, Kimiko 30 Perry, Teresa 24, 74, 78, 82 Pettibone, Angela 22, 24, 63, 74, 82, 85, 103, 112, 113, 124 Pfister, Chris 30, 43, 58, 75 Pfister, David 19, 57, 58, 60, 68, 75, 76, 86, 103, 109, 128 Pfister, James 24, 52, 53, 57, 58, 93 Pfister, Leonda 24, 56, 63, 74, 86, 102, 109 Pfister, Patsy 19, 74, 82, 85, 128 Pfister, Timothy 28, 30, 43, 58, 61, 101 Pommer, Randal 24, 75, 85 Prater, Karen 24, 74, 82 Q INDEX Quinones, Danny Quinones, Mary 30, 86, 112 Quinones, Becky 78, 81, 86, 128 R Ramseyer, Joyce 19, 74, 80, 82, 85, 96, 107, 115, 128 Randall, Laura 30, 46, 70, 74, 82, 85, 102, 108, 112, 115 Record, Robin 30, 42, 74, 82, 86, 93, 108, 109 Reeb, Mark 24 Reimschisel, Todd 24, 54, 57, 58, 65, 67, 77 Reimschisel, Troy 28, 30, 54, 57, 58, 67, 85 Reinhard, Gene 30, 70, 75, 147 Reinhard, Marcia 24 Reynolds, Craig 19, 57, 58, 68, 75, 128 Reynolds, Robert 30, 70, 75, 87 Rich, Thomas 24, 93, 94, 123 Ridgway, Lawrence 30, 47, 93 Risser, Jane 24, 46, 48, 56, 74, 79, 82, 120, 124 Rittenhouse, Brock 24, 75, 80, 86, 89, 124 Rittenhouse, Greg 19, 75, 86, 89, 90, 110, 111, 113, 122, 123, 128 Roberson, Raymond 35, 102 Roberts, Cherry 24, 70, 78 Rose, Dorothy 34, 74, 102 Roth, Andy 30, 47, 52, 80, 81, 92, 93, 94, 107 Roth, Stanford 37, 94, 95, 105 Rothgeb, Randy Runyon, Daniel 24, 70, 75, 106 S Sands, Jennifer 24, 63, 74, 82, 120, 124 Satterfield, Debbie 25, 30, 74, 82 Satterfield, Darrell 75 Satterfield, Lynne 25, 74 Schaffter, Tim 25, 47, 57, 75, 85 Schisler, Douglas 30, 43, 54, 57, 58, 75, 87 Schlagenhauf, Jerry 75 Schlagenhauf, Linda 19, 45, 56, 74, 80, 86, 95, 107, 117, 128 Schlagenhauf, Terri 25 Schmeckebier, Peter 42 Schneider, Mike 25, 43, 175 Schnerre, Laura 19, 74, 81, 83, 88, 96, 97, 110, 128 Schnerre, Ann Schocke, Dave 19, 75, 128 Schott, Margaret 25, 45, 46, 56, 63, 74, 87, 106, 113 Schroeder, Pamela 30, 44, 74, 82, 93, 108, 112 Schumm, Beth 30, 45, 46, 56, 74, 82, 85, 112, 115 Schumm, Michael 20, 52, 47, 53, 57, 65, 66, 77, 96, 109, 110, 111, 113, 115, 117, 128 Scott, Ann 25, 86 Scott, Kipp 30, 43, 52, 53, 57, 58, 61, 75, 87 Scott, Rosa 39 Scott, Terry 39 Seese, Margaret 25, 48, 63, 74, 82, 85, 112, 117 Settle, Bill 30, 75 Shady, Kendra 30, 44, 46, 56, 63, 74, 82, 86, 109 Shady, Kent 20, 57, 58, 75, 86, 88, 89, 90, 108, 114, 128 Shaffer, Celia 20, 78, 81, 128 Shalley, Sheldon 34, 86, 102 Shaw, Karen 30, 74, 82, 87, 109, 112 Shipley, Vickie 35, 120 Short, Laura 30, 46, 74, 82, 108 Sills, Mary 30 Sills, Ted 20, 50, 52, 53, 57, 68, 69, 75, 86, 106, 122, 128 Skurner, Cindy 20, 82, 86, 93, 100, 103, 112, 113, 128 Skurner, Jack 25, 52, 57, 58, 87, 92, 93, 94, 124 Sliger, Pansey 20, 128 Smallman, Carl 85 Smallman, Dee 30, 81, 88 Smallman, James 85 Smith, Douglas 30, 43, 58, 75 Smith, Greg 25, 50, 52, 53, 57, 75 Smith, Jane 30, 45, 70, 74, 82, 84, 108 Smith, Sheryl 25, 56, 63, 82, 84, 86 Smith, Sybille 34, 83 Soper, Floyd 33, 120 Souder, Rhonda 30, 86, 82 Sparks, Jill 20, 46, 56, 63, 103, 116, 128 Squires, Denny 25, 52, 57, 58, 86, 93 Squires, Teresa 30, 44, 56, 74, 76, 82, 93 Stanton, Paula 20, 79, 86, 128 Stanton, Susan 25, 85 Stauffer, Craig 31, 87, 93 Steckbeck, Lisa 31, 44, 74, 76, 82, 86, 112 Steffen, Barry 25, 31, 112 Steffen, Beth 31, 44, 74, 82, 93, 108 Steffen, Kevin 20, 75, 128 Steffen, Ruth 25, 82, 86, 93 Steffen, Susan 20, 74, 79, 84, 86, 93, 128 Steffen, Terri 31, 82, 106 Stevenson, Marcia 20, 74, 84, 86, 122, 123, 126, 128 Stidham, Douglas 71, 75 Stidham, Sandy 31, 70, 71, 74, 82, 86 Stotlar, Donna 25, 78 Stotlar, Tim 31 Stout, Amy 82, 79, 102, 107, 120, 128 Streater, Angela 31, 46, 56, 74, 80, 82, 86, 89, 90 Strunk, Peggy 20, 48, 56, 74, 96, 115, 128 Struver, Susan 31, 45, 46, 74, 82, 87, 93 Struver, William 25, 93, 94 Studebaker, Hilda 34-80 Studebaker, Scarlett 20, 79, 128 Studebaker, Steven 20, 128 Stultz, Dawn 25, 78, 79, 82 Sturgeon, James 25, 75, 100, 121 Sullivan, Karen 25, 46, 56, 74, 76, 82, 86, 112, 120 Sumwalt, Michael 31, 51, 52, 53, 58, 61, 75 Sundling, Thomas 20, 47, 54, 57, 64, 65, 77, 93, 109, 110, 112, 117, 123, 128 Sutton, Peggy 25, 78 T Taylor, Mike 21, 128 Terhune, Jeffery 25 Terhune, Kent 31, 75, 84, 122 Terhune, Kim 21, 74, 80, 82, 88, 107, 122, 123, 126, 128 Thomas, Kay 34, 102 Thompson, Asa 25, 74, 78, 124 Thompson, David 38, 102 Towne, Carol 21, 74, 88, 90, 107, 128 Towne, Sharon 31, 74, 86 Troxel, Tammy 20, 70, 74, 76, 79, 82, 83, 86, 112, 113, 126, 128 Tuttle, Ralph 25, 93, 94, 101, U Ullman, Ellen 21, 128 V VanZant, Kelli 25, 44, 74, 78 Vardaman, Keith 34 Vaughn, Alesia 25, 44, 56 Vaughn, Sandra 21, 74, 82, 113, 123 Vaughn, Scott 31, 52, 57, 58, 67, 86 Vice, Tim 21, 42, 52, 57, 58, 75, 86, 88, 89, 90, 116, 128 Vore, Steven 31, 43, 52, 75, 86 W Walburn, Constance 21, 70, 71, 74, 82, 84, 108, 128 Wales, Jean 31 Wallace, Diana 21, 87, 128 Warthman, Jaimi 21, 86, 93, 94, 113, 114, 116, 128 Watters, Betty 39 Wells, Sheryl 21, 79, 103, 128 Wenger, Jack 21, 57, 58, 69, 75, 76, 128 West, Robert 25, 75, 84 Weterick, Joe 21, 70, 71, 75, 86, 96, 97, 128 Wheeler, Kirk 31, 54, 57, 58, 61, 65, 66, 67, 77 White, Kenny 25, 70 Wile, Lori 31, 46, 48, 70, 74, 82, 86, 88 Williams, Jerry 25, 75 Williams, Nancy 25, 56, 63, 82, 93, 94, 114 Wimmer, Susan 24, 25, 45, 63, 74, 82, 86, 120, 124 Wolf, Steven 31, 75, 84 Wolfcale, Ned 31, 84 Woods, Yvonne 25 Worthington, John 31 Y Yergler, Jan 21, 70, 71, 74, 79, 82, 86, 106, 108, 128 York, Dan Young, Julie 31, 74, 82 Z Zello, Colleen 21, 74, 82, 86, 128 FACULTY BAKER, JANET: Guidance Counselor. 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Section Editors; Bill Myers and Shelley Christian, Portraits; Mike Schumm and Peggy Strunk, Competition; Amy McCord and Joyce Ramseyer, Participation; Candi Gavin and Tami Irvin, Involvement; Kelly Fischer and Kathy Nortin, Format and Art; Jodi Bertsch and Cindy Blair, Business; Joe Weterick, Scott Falk, Laura Schnerr e, Butch Crickard, Photography. Other staff members include Chuck Frank and Sheryl Kipfer. The 1977 Retrospect staff wishes to thank Charles Adams anc the Josten’s American Yearbook Company. We would also like to give a hearty thanks to Jim Arthur who helped us with our new additions to our yearbook. A warm “thank you” goes to Mrs. Rose for her encouragement and helpfulness. Nancy Goodwin and Cheri Beeks PATRONS THE COTTON PATCH AMERICAN LEGION POST 111 JOAN’S DRESS SHOP HAFLICH MORRISSEY SHOES GARY E. GIRVIN TROXEL TV APPLIANCES MAIN CLEANERS GERBER VARIETY SPORTING GOODS NED CARNALL DR. LOREN HUNT DR. JACK COLLINS SUGAR PLUM TREE DR. RICHARD MATZEN FARM BUREAU CO-OP DR. WILLIAM TRUBEY, O.D. DR. M. E. WILSON, D.C. DR. MRS. BYRON POINDEXTER LIL RICHARDS I SNUG RESTAURANT GREEN CUPP REAL ESTATE AGENCY NANCY’S BEAUTY SALON MR. MRS. CALVIN STRUNK E M INTERIORS MR. MRS. RICHARD BLAIR MR. MRS. LARRY BEEKS BLUFFTON POLICE DEPARTMENT GERBER INSURANCE AGENCY BLUFFTON PRINTERY MAUDIE’S PLACE VILLA NORTH AUTO CENTER mm We leave the bygone year without regret. Will we leave so carelessly the years to come? Everything passes, everything Goes, and never looks back. And we grow older and less strong. We leave the bygone year without regret Will we leave so carelessly the years to come? Everything passes, everything Goes . . . and never looks back. PSu Tung P ' o End of the Year translated by Kenneth Rexroth 148 I I ! ' I ✓