Ossian High School - Oracle Yearbook (Ossian, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1949 volume:

Mr. Arthur Gerwig A. B. English, Latin Miss Wilda Hoopengard- flel' A. B. Algebra, English Physical Education Mr. Sidney Erwin A. B. Science, Math, Social Studies Slvll ll Slfrll flilfii, Benson Principal Mrs. Marianna Erwin Miss Helen Logan B, 5, B. S, Home Economics and TYD 9' Srhoflhandf Related Science Bookkeeping, Com- mercial Arithmetic Miss Ruby Glass A. B. Government, English, M James Tume' Library B' S' County Band Director Miss Dorothy West B. S. Music, Art l I iN U, ws , s 1 1 Typing I HASSIS no beginning with the first step . . . I steadily elimhing I . . . reaehing the top. U X J Each Year ..... GRADE Il BACK ROW: N. Smith, A. Yager, J. Hostetter, D. Walker, R. Drage, L. Mahnensmith, K, Rodda, E. Scare, M. Henrey, R. Woodward, J. Hilsmier, Mrs. Carnall. THIRD ROW: B. Crane, J. Mahnensmith, L. Berkheiser, C. Dalrymple, J. Murray, De W, Heckley, L. Shutt, C. Deuitch, C. Reed, R. Rupright, L. Jarrett. SECOND ROW: S. lsnogle, A. Drayer, N. Henline, P. Grisham, J. Morgan, J. Schorey, J. Schorey, J. Gerwig, L. Hilsmier, D. Rarick, L. McBride. FIRST ROW: D. Duncan, R. Heyerly, D. Hoopengardner, P1 Long, S. Arnold, W. Lassiter, B. Dick. GRADE I BACK ROW: J. Pulfer, D. Walker, K. Gronau, F. Cass, D. Biberstine, D. Heckber, W, Sills, L. Quissenberry, J. Wood- ward, K. McAfee, J. Pugh. THIRD ROW: Miss Mahnensmith, C. Hafbegger, M. Resler, T. Johnson, N. Burke, D. Milholland, L. Geisel, J, Baumgardner. SECOND ROW: C. Hamilton, D. Biberstine, R. Swaim, D. Kummer, S. McClintocks, D. Hoop- ingardner, T. Herbst, D. Studebaker, A. Brubaker, P. Rice. FIRST ROW: J. Fosnight, P. Richey, A. Reinhard, D. Simerman D. Wilson. ABSENT: J. Young, J. Smith. GRADE Ill BACK ROW: C. Dick, R, Simerman, N, Miller, J, Herbst, M. Warner, L. Hilsmier, J. Hunter, J. Reimschisel, M. Nash, D VanMeter, Mrs. Ruth Hoover. THIRD ROW: L. Lindeman, M. Durr, S. Gwaltney, J. Shadday, J. Johnson, C. Hilsmier, C. Quisenberry, M, Elliott, R. Kreigh. SECOND ROW: A. Mar- quardt, J. Rutledge, N. Donaghy, B. lsnogle, R. Hoopengardner, R. Walker, G. Dawson, D. Benson, M. Roeback, C. Mechling. FIRST ROW: J. Ginzel, J. Lassiter, P. Putman, N. McBride, J Elliott, R. Duncan, J. Burke, T. Arnold, T. McAfee. ABSENT' S. Smith. to I ' 'Iva 9 Ilne Step Higher GRADE IV BACK ROW: J. Hostetter, J. Woodward, N. Burke, R. Gresley, C. Ernst, R. Somers, A. Scare, D. Bryant, Mrs. Johnson. THIRD ROW:,R. Sills, K. Huffer, J. Young, D. Elzey, B. Stoflar, B. Reed, R. Baumgartner, S. Clark. SECOND ROW1 S. Henline, S. Hower, R. Heath, L. Rupright, E. Weisenauer, J. Bowman, A. Drage, D. Lassiter. FIRST ROW: T. Melching, R. Manns, J. Roeback, F. Schorey, J. Repperr, F. Simerrnan. GRADE VI BACK ROW: Mr. Geisel, A. Bowman, G. Mechling, J. Srlls, P. Heath, S. Quackenbush, G. Bryant, K. Mackey, N. Thurber. THIRD ROW: C. Simerman, A. Lloyd, C. Houser, F. McBride C. Shaffer, A. Yager, M. Dawn, C. Barnhart. SECOND ROW: R. Shuft, S. Ross, S. Imel, R. Fenton, J. Marquardf, T. Stude- baker, L. Burke, I. Sills. FIRST ROW: A. Hines, J. Mahemen- smith, L. Wilson, J, Ruprighr, B. Thurber, J. Fosnighr, J. Drayer. GRADE V BACK ROW: L. Raruck, B. Duietch, L. Smrth, S. Huffer, C. Follrs, R. Ruemschrsel, R Ruemschisel, T. Woodward, B, Burns. THIRD ROW. R. Woodward, J. Bowman, B. Hnnes, S. Shaffer, L. Archbold, P Braun, L. Mackey, M Heath, S, MiIIer.' SEC- OND ROW: R. McCor'nbs, B Mulholland, R. Zaugg, J. Sorlie, D. Young, B Donaghy, D. Mechlmg, L. Roeback, B. Dawson FIRST ROW: B. Grnzel, D. Marquardt, S Earl, R. Bibersfine B. Bryan. Sieadil Iflimhing GRADE VIII BACK ROW: R. Carnes, K. Schorey, L. Yager, G. Mclntosh, J. VanMefer, B. Byerly, E, Rogers, J. Adams. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Erwin, M, McGee, R. Ross, M, Mechlrng, L. Oser, P. Sor Ile, V. Miller, B. Hiser, S. Shaffer. SECOND ROW: W. Rep pert, L Stahl, E. Reed, C. Lee, L. McCombs, S. Elzey, D. Put man, E, Rodda, C. Heckber, FIRST ROW: L. Scare, J. Duncan J, McCune, I-I, Jesse, B. Irnel, L. Sowards. ABSENT: R Dalrymple. I2 GRADE VII BACK ROW: A. Scare, M. Yager, B. Follis, D. Smith, M. Wick Iiffe, N. Shaffer, L, McBride, N. Confer, D. Milholland, Mrs Fryback. THIRD ROW: P, Kumfer, J. McBride, S. Mahnen- smith, J. Reimschisel, R. Patten, R, Bryant, K. Spencer, R Geisel, D. Adams. SECOND ROW: L. Curry, C. Dawson, L Hunter, B. Bryan, R. Lloyd, S. Bussing, S. Wiison, D. Keller T, Sievers, B. Hoopengardner. FIRST ROW: D. McCune, V Scherrer, D. Todd, G. I-Iilsmier, D. Braun, R. Mackey, B, Rodda ABSENT: R, Burke, W, France, S. Hawk. We Are Ihe HHSHIVII L , G I fy . lIllSHlVll C. Andrews, R. Ault. M. Bard, K. Bowman, E. Bridges, T. Clark D. Confer, R. Dalton, L. Dawson. A. Dettmer, M. Dettmer, B, Dull, R. Elliott P. Ginzel, B. Hammons, R. Heath. D. Heckley, D. Hoover, R. Isnogle, T. Jes se, B. McCombs, J. Miller, P. Osborn. P, Schnepp, B. Shaffer, C. Snider, T. Som ers, N. Springer, R. Wickliffe, B. Young. :.- ll ' 1 SIIPHIIMIIIHS ff' v- . ' . -'A' it , I Q, . . - ' ' ,wplf-41-if--'Q ', l ,M fl'-.2 -'H '-'H - v - 'es v-14-L: 7 1. . fn' f? ,--L' I A 'U' av.:,s,-.. ,. -.JAY vw , Q- 1 M Il, 1 fx I , ,IF.,!L!:Lx. ,. ex' . x A 6 5 'li X . u 4 . v-K ' f 5. SUPHUIVIIIRIS TOP ROW I SECOND ROW THIRD ROW ' FOURTH ROW FIFTH ROW i A. Bauermeister, R. Bauermeister, D. Bor- ror, B. Bowman, l., Brvanf, J. Bushee. D Byeriy, E. Chrlcote, C. Clark, N, De Bolt, P, Dishong, D. Double, A. Grear, D. Grewe. B. Habegger, I. Herman, M. Hess, J. Imel, J. Lobsuger, D. McAfee, M. McGee, A. Meyer. W. Meyer, R. Miller, B. Moser, J. Pavey, R, Rekeweg, E. Scare, G. Scheuler, M. Scrogham. c A Jcheumann, D. Shaffer, E. Springer, R. Van Meter, K. Weikel, B. Werling, E. Ya- ger, K. Young. fun If-1 T 1 7 'f iv' ,KSN F- 0- 4 A . Q ,AQJ I 'J ' . g 'K A ll 1 LJ al !1....J JU IIIRS We See The I.. X .lll l0llS TOP ROW I A. Behning, J. Bell.. SECOND ROW M. Burke, A. Carnes, H. Clark, N. Dal- rymple, L. Dawson, A. Fosnight, L. Graff. THIRD ROW Z B. Hoover, D. Jesse, D. Johnson, G. Kum- fer, H. Miller, M. Oser, L. Peters. FOURTH ROW O. Reed, S. Sample, F. Scherrer, D. Schuh- ler, A. Shady, D. Simerman, J. Sorlie. FIFTH ROW 3 D. Springer, O. Sfegmann, J. Thomas, D. Weikel, E. Werling, H. Witte, C. Worth- man. N 6 T I -X 7'.QQ3L'.-f W og. X 6- JL 2 'Y K fUl'l :'Y'Wl1 -.-,r-.- .5 xl L. in -wcr-1-'ff S., F, .. ill '-l X ,J X -ss Di' v - l l . . And N The SENIURS 39 Q I-3 . 4 1'5 .ii if 4. 'PTP if- -- .2 I li ions T ' ' W LOIS BARKLEY RMEISTER HPPV. Sunshine President 4, Sunshine Vice- DELBERT BAUE 'W 915 '- President 3, Sunshine Correspondent Junior Play 3, Noon League 4, Boy ,Jr ' ' .f ,t QI .av Xu 6 x x, 'x Qi... Secretary 2, Martha Washington 2-3, Noon League l-2-3, Girls Chorus l-2- 3-4, Mixed Chorus 4, Office 3-4, Bear Facts 4, Oracle 4, Class Treas- urer 3, Martha Washington Secre- tary 3. JACK BAUMGARDNER Hi-Y 2-3-4, Noon League l-2, Boys Chorus 3, Mixed Chorus 4, Senior Play 4, Junior Play 3, Basketball 3, Track 2, Oracle 4, JACK CORN Hi-Y l-2-3-4, Boys Chorus 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-4, Senior Play 4, Junior Play 3, Hi-Y Chaplain 4, Class Vice-President I, President 3, Ser- geant of Arms 4. KENNETH EICHLER Hi-Y l-2-3-4, Noon League l, Boys Chorus 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 4, Jun- ior Play 3, Basketball 2-3-4, Softball Chorus 4, Mixed Chorus 4. MAUREEN BUSHEE Sunshine l-2-3-4, Martha Washing- ton 2, Noon League l-2, Girls Chorus l-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, Library 4, Oracle 4, Sunshine Recording Sec- retary 2, County Girls Chorus 3, County Mixed Chorus 2-3, Sextette 2-3-4, Yell Leader 3. NANCY DALTON Sunshine l-2-3-4, Noon League l-2 Bear Facts 4. DELLA ELAINE FARR Sunshine 2-3-4, Martha Washington 2-3, Noon League l-2, Girls Chorus I-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 4, 4-H l yr., Sunshine l-2-3-4, Martha Washing- ton 2-3, Noon League l-2, Girls Chor- us l-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 4, Bear X 1 3 ' l 2-3-4, Class Vice-President 2-4. 'E I ' X Bear Facts 4. 1 l xiii ar oi 5' DELORES FRANKE E ...J -'ta i Facts 4. S at i.-ii 20 Y .- N4 n 1 an lll SHARON ROSE GINZEL Sunshine l-2-3-4, Martha Washing- ton 2-3, F, H. A. 4, Noon League l-2, Girls Chorus l-4, Mixed Chorus 4, 4-H 6, Junior Play - Prornpter, Bear Facts 4, Junior Town Meeting 4. ALICE HATFIELD Sunshine l-2-3-4, Martha Washing- ton 2-3, Noon League l-2, Girls Chor- us l-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 4, 4-H 8 yrs., Bear Facts 4, Oracle Editor 4, Martha Washington Treasurer 3. BEI lY HINES F. H. A. 4, Library 4. NORMAN R. KIEFER Junior Play 3. JA1,. llllll SHIRLEY GOSHORN Sunshine l-2-3-4, Martha Washington 2, Noon League l-2, Girls Chorus l-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 4, Office 4, Library 2, 4-H 5 yrs., Senior Play 4, Junior Play 3, Bear Facts 4, Oracle 4, Sunshine Treasurer 4, Class Secretary 3-4, Sextette 3-4. MARTHA MAXINE HENDRY Sunshine l-2-3-4, Martha Washington 2-3, Noon League l-2, Girls Chorus l-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 4, Library 3, 4-H 5 yrs., Senior Play 4, Junior Play 3, Bear Facts 4, Class Secretary l, ARLON JOHNSON Hi-Y l-2-3-4, Noon League l-2-3-4, Boys Chorus 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 4, Senior Play 4, Junior Play 3, Operetta 3, Softball 4, Oracle 4. AUTIE LEWIS JR. Hi-Y l-2-3-4, Noon League l-2-3-4, Boys Chorus 3-4, Mixed Chorus 4, Senior Play 4, Junior Play 3, Operetta 3, Oracle 4, Class Treasurer l. DAVE LINDEMANN Hi-Y l-4, Noon League l, Boys Chor- us 4, Mixed Chorus 3-4, Junior Play 3, Basketball 2-3-4, Softball 2-3-4, Class President 4. N l in-3 5, 59 Y! '-x Si 5, is Oo- Ljhv-X G-ns. stiff' X QW ---. .-,.. ft? 'i fa' + - v .L 'M 4. .Wa Q- isa -4 'Q ' 32 lv V N , .X 95 -.X 'I iff 'if- :aug Av, Ci 5' tx X 1 f N 4. LOUIS MANNS Hi-Y I-2-3-4, Noon League I-2-3-4, Boys Chorus 4, Mixed Chorus 4, Sen- ior Play 4, Junior Play 3, Bear Facts 4. PAUL MILLER Noon League 4, Mixed Chorus 4, Operetta 3, Basketball 2-3-4, Soft- ball 4, Sergeant of Arms 4. Central Catholic I, Lafayette 2. MAXINE PAPE Sunshine I-2-3-4, Martha Washing- ton 2-3, Girls Chorus l-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 4, Oracle 4, Class Treasurer 4. EIILEEN SCHERRY Sunshine I-2-3-4, Noon League I-2- 3, Girls Chorus I-2-3, Mixed Chorus 4, Office 4, Oracle 4. us 22 MARYLINN MCAFFEE Sunshine I-2-3-4, Martha Washing- ton 2-3, Noon League I-2-3, Girls Chorus I-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 3-4, Senior Play 4, Junior Play 3, Bear Facts 4, Oracle 4, Yell Leader 4, County Mixed 8- Girls Chorus 3, Sex- tette 3-4, Class Queen 3. JAMES WILLIAM OGG Hi-Y I-2-3-4, Hi-Y Vice President 3, Noon League I-2-4, Boys Chorus 3-4, Mixed Chorus 4, Library 3, Class Play 3-4, Operetta 3, Bear Facts 4, Oracle 4, Junior Town Meeting 4, Class President 2. NANCY PATTEN Sunshine I-2-3-4, Martha Washing- ton 2-3, Noon League I-2, Girls Chor- us I-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 4, 4-H 5 yrs., Senior Play 4, Junior Play 3, Bear Facts 4, Oracle 4, Yell Leader 4, County Girls Chorus 2, Sextette 2-3-4. HENRY SCHUHILER Boys Chorus 4, Mixed Chorus 4, Jun- ior Play 3. - Sl IIIIIS .gr ... W gs ,,,-- f at ,I - s ,551 1 Sr A. ', 1 . I - I '1 ii Q rib., I f , -'QL DON STOPPENHAGEN Hi-Y I-2-3-4, Noon League 2-3-4, Boys Chorus 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, Library 4, Senior Play 4, Jun- ior Play 3, Softball 3-4, Class Vice- President 3. BARBARA VAN SKYOCK Sunshine I-2-3-4, Noon League I-2, Martha Washington 2, Girls Chorus I-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 3-4, Office 4, Oracle 4 County Mixed 8- Girls Chor- us 3, Sextette 3-4, Yell Leader 3, Class Queen 2. ORVIL WERLING Boys Chorus 4, Mixed Chorus 4, Jun- ior Play 3. VIRGIN IA WOOD Sunshine I-2-3-4, Martha Washing- ton 3, Noon League I-2-3, Girls Chor- us I-2-3, Mixed Chorus 4, 4-H 5 years, Senior play-Prompter, Oracle 4. UI ,f MARILYN TODD Sunshine I-2-3-4, Martha Washington 2-3, Noon League I-2, Girls Chorus I-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 4, 4-H 7 yrs., Senior Play 4, Junior Play 3, Bear Facts 4, Oracle 4. JACKIE WA'LKER Sunshine I-2-3-4, Noon League I-2, Girls Chorus I-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, Office 3-4, Library 2, Senior Play 4, Junior Play 3, Bear Facts 4, Oracle 4, Class Treasurer 2, County Mixed 8 Girls Chorus 2, Yell Leader 3, Sextette 2-3-4. RICHARD WOLFE Hi-Y 4, Noon League I-3-4, Boys Chorus 4, Mixed Chorus 4, Senior Play 4, Junior Play 3. LEO BUNTING 7 semesters at Sibley, Illinois. IIIIII .. -' A ' .lla pmt 1 . '22 . -, f ' ,' Q. 'Us gg., - ev I Qi ld N.. tual' 5- X 'Zo 23 1 ' y 'X .RJ LL . . wh T 'Q -'fx' f ?5fY fi Q V ' 5 ! - . X.. 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We are happy to have had his presence in the PNN home, the school, the church, and the community. 1 Q His spirit does live on with us. llllllSl lllll 6 llllllllUllll 1'f 2-vfrfi 4nl,l MRS. MELISSA KREIGH -- NEIREITER Only living member of the graduating class of l88l of the Ossian High School Alumni. She is the widow of Charles Neireiter. :,,f.Arp-- . Q -vv 1 i .x ,fn 'fig '.:h-rfeiru , fkfLgfEvmj,:fgf,,'1vL 5 . if .Lg--. ? ' A,WT'f3??'???9f+5: rie:f:.1v, ish'- f ?ff'ii 'I' 2- -'L'--'lux-fm -qx' ' .. w- f - -f gr:- '4.!- ' si 1 1 J iw 1 x. ...i .- N-- . -.. . . - , 1--'gr . ,NA , , .811 x 5- 7 - 4 we . . 1 '. -'f', ir, tp Q ' ' ' ffm if , z aj J gaw-Q Na ' .L li. - A, ,., ' 2- 'bv qQ5l 1- ,-V , ,.,, ' 2i'SW'- 4 H.. ',wl'lL'-- .-.-.fir , , ,.. ... E. .. , . ,F . ,,:. , f 'rf-Pj ' Q , ,Q ,. , g ,A . , Wy, J , Q . if '1 HQ--1 ' 4 n .U ,121 , f: 4N f n---fy-wif-. ,rf-4 ,, X-K ., f w x a ,yn '.4 ' 1 . L 2 A -L. , W.. , ,. 1 X -fi A-1... , J v. 'cf , HN - fy,-,,T--gbpifn , -wb 4 ' ' w-'k...- ff:- ' ' ' up-'H'o.,af'31jqf 4 jg . '. ,..' ,- 1 WN. .WJ-Q K+ , an . .., , A, ., .. ,,. . - , .. .....,,,-nf f .A - P'-I..-N h W, Nx 41, 5 5 2 2 3 5 i S ACIIVIHIS 1 AH Books Aside f A i Q v b .4 1- 4 . 'lib 7 5 flzwufcz' I 0091. fL 'Il lv 'uf' I ll , Q.. ll, 3'3 nf . 'il .NX f M .LV 5 - ,XJ .f-xx, ' i f NN, Cyl J' -- yy Cf C, TOP ROW: E. Werling, A. Fosnight, D. Springer, D. Simerrnan, E. Farr, E. Scherry, M, Hendry, N. Patten, M. Bushee, J. engardner, M. McAfee, G. Kumfer, M. Burke, D. Schuhler, M. Todd, A. Hatfield, M. Pape, N. Dalton, S. Ginzel, O. Reed, Miss . Logan. FIRST ROW: H. Miller, J. Walker, B. Van Skyock, J-JL J. Bell, S. Goshorn, L. Barkley, B. Hoover, D. Franke, A. Carnes, L. Graft, N. Dalyrmple. ' ir,,,.gi-, Sunshine Initiation The Sunshine Society was organized twelve years ago. This year it now consists of sixty-seven members. The first of our activities last September was a get-acquainted party for all of the girls in the high school, the Lancaster girls were also invited. At Christmas an alumni reception was held for all past members of our or- ganization. In March, Lawrence O. Denio, State Y. M. C. A. director, enter- tained us with his musical program. The Hi-Y Club was our guests. Other highlights of the year have been initiation, District Convention at Columbia City, Father and Daughter party in November, Mother and 'Daughter recep- tion in,April. Thomas, M. Oser, O. Stegmann. SECOND ROW: Miss Hoop- The Sunshine and the F. H, A. wrapped Christmas gifts and sent them to Europe, to the World Friendship Among Children, This proves that our purpose is truly Others , As expressed in the creed, our desire is to spread cheerfulness, helpfulness, and love to others. OFFICERS President ......,..................... Vice-President ,....................... Record i ng Sec reta ry ,.....,..s. Corresponding Secretary - - - Treasurer .,Y.....,,,...s,........... -- Lois Barkley - Bessie Hoover Jeanette Pavey Betty Habegger Shirley Goshorn Sponsors and Officers 7 Sponsors ss- ,,s.... Miss Logan, Miss l-loopengardner TOP ROW B McCombs A Meyers, A Scheumann, rl M Scrogham, D Shaffer, B, Werling, G Schueler, I Herman, P Osborn, B Bowman, P, Gvnzel SECOND ROW. E Yager, C Snider, P Schnepp, J Miller, B. i I Dull, E Bridges, B. siisffef, A Dettmer, B Young, '7 C Andrews, M Hess, C Weikel, FIRST ROW. R I Miller, B Moser, N DeBolt, D Grewe, J Pavev, B. Habegger, C Clark, N Springer, A Bauermeister, M Bard, I zdggfix ., e , r . . 1 S I U , t .. T Q! s- V , - 4- Q , 'P :Q , ll 't ' 4 1 ' 1 P E, E, T 4 i I V V 4 v Kixi- D BI ,Cy x Us T55 dr l X .Q F ,Q 'i i rs. , 1 :lf v a-I? - -:sys . Q11 WF- fc gf Hi-Y Officers and Sponsor S npvn E V . nn, Q1 TOP ROW: K. Bowman, R. Dalton, L. Dawson, E. Springer, L. Bryant, D. Heckley, J. Corn, A. Lewis, R. Wolfe, K. Eichler, D. Weikel, D. Lindemann, L. Manns. THIRD ROW: Mr. Erwin, A. Grear, J. lmel, L. Dawson, H. Witte, D. Byerly, R. Bauermeister, W. Meyer, J. Bushee, D. Double, R. lsnogle, D. Ault. SECOND ROW: D. Stoppenhagen, E. Chilcote, S. Sample, J. Baumgardner, B. Ogg, A. Johnson, D. Jesse, R. VanMeter, D, McAfee. FIRST ROW: R. Wicklifte, T. Jesse, M. McGee, H. Clark, F. Scherrer, J. Sorlie, D. Hoover, P. Dishong. OFFICERS President ................................ Jim Sorlie Vice-President ---.. ................... Forrest Scherrer Secretary ............................ Sanford Sample Treasurer .............................. Harold Clark Chaplain ................................ Jack Corn Sergeant of Arms ........................ Dick Borror Sergeant of Arms ....................... Paul Dishong Sponsor ................................. Mr. Erwin The Hi-Y Club was organized to create, main- arship, clean living . tain, and extend throughout the school and com- Main activities of the club include meetings munity high standards of Christian character . Its every two weeks and a spring Best Girl Banquet . motto is clean speech, clean sports, clean schol- It has also sponsored four assembly programs. n- l l. H.A. . 5 F. H. A. Officers and Sponsor ffl ae , , f A T , F -.T h F A 'E I I Iv :g k ,fp xi! 1 H-,fl L n I - , . . X , J Y 0 A . ' l j s , . ' -v, ' 'V ' . N f- ' ' ' 1 H 1 A F , 7 Q ' 0 A l ' 5 . . in 14 TOP ROW N DeBolt, A Carnes. R Miller, B Werling, N Dalyrmple, B Moser, A, Bauer meister, D Shaffer, D Grewe, B Hines, SECOND ROW: J Pavey, S. Ginzel, D, Simerman J. Bell, B Habegger, P Ginzel, E, Yager, M Bard, Mrs, Erwin. FIRST ROW: K. Weikel L, Graft, A Meyer, B Bowman, B Hoover, C, Snider, l Herman, C. Clark, M Hess. OFFICERS President ......... ................. B essie Hoover Vice-President ....... ......... ........ C a rOl Clark Secretary .... ................... - - Beverly Moser Treasurer ...................,......, Betty Habegger Degree Leader .................... ....... M ary Bard Parliamentarian ...... ...... ..... J O yce Bell Historian .......... News Reporter ...... --------- Phyllis Glnzel ----- Adahleen Carnes Chapter Adviser ........ .... - - Mrs. Marianna Erwin Chapter Mothers ......... ........ M rs. Ruth Hoover, The Ossian Chapter of Future Homemakers of America organized this year with twenty-seven members. Our motto is Tcward New Horizons . The emblem, in red and white, symbolizes that the fu- ture homes of America are in the hands of its youth. With eight purposes to fulfill we are striving to be- come an honor chapter of the State of Indiana. The outstanding events have been the lnstal- Mrs. Robert Clark lation and lnitiation by Warsaw F. H. A. Chapter, the participation with Sunshine in World Christmas among Children project, the adoption of German Home Economics Class and pen pals, and joint meetings of the Hi-Y and F. H. A., the ceremony of conferring the degrees of achievements, attend- ing the district and state meetings, a trip to Chica- go, and the Recognition Banquet. TT T TT'T'i?7T'7T E T' ' T' T 'A-ii' l+H ' 17200510 b' l 1 nl W X. A 'T E554 'it YS. HANDS HEALTH TOP ROW: L. Stahl, M. Yager, C. Snider, P. Ginzel, C. Lee, D. Smith, S. Elzey, D. Putman. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Erwin, T. Sievers, B. Hoopengardnef, G. Bryant, R. Ross, L. Oser, M. McGee, S. Mahnensmith, S. Wilson, S. Bussing. SECOND ROW: L. Archbold, T. Studebaker, P. Heath, C. Simmerman, L. Mackey, L. Smith, S. Hufter, L. Rarick, M. Heath. FIRST ROW: T. Woodward, B. Ginzel, L. Wilson, R. Biberstine. l To make the best better is the motto and one diana State Fair School and the lnternational Livestock of the duties of all 4-H members. The purpose of the Exposition. Several of the members attended the club is to train the head, heart, hands, and health for county picnic. Mrs. Erwin was our leader after school useful work and wholesome play. The 4-H members started, and most of the members exhibited their pro- who completed their projects can be justly proud of jects and won ribbons and prizes at the county exhibit. their work this year. Those assisting as Junior Leaders The Club year ended by the pam., Bureau presenting were Norma Dalrymple, Alice Hatfield, and Sharon membership and Junior Leadership pins. Many did Ginzel. All three Junior Leaders attended 4-H Round- their best - this year but we hope to make next year up at Purdue and Alice Hatfield won trips to the In- even better . 32 Q4 f.l. Y, . , Jvjo r ...JXE , . iff 'x 'S QQEEN 45 11 ? u ff , rv' v- 1: 1 yr? . A Y , K , 4 -. . , . . ,. . , 19' :-' Q U . 4'1 V. I 4 'F 7 ff? ., ,in C BACK ROW: E. Farr, S. Ginzel, A. Hatfield, M. Pape, N, Patten, M. Bushee, M. Hendry, J. Bell, M. McAfee. FRONT ROW: D. Franke, J. Thomas, l.. Barkley, M. Todd, Miss West, B. Van Skyock, S. G0- shorn. GIRVS CHURUS There was music in the air when the members of the Girl's Chorus got together. Along with some other musical programs, they sang at the Metho- dist Memorial Home at Warren and the Kiwanis Club at Bluffton. Sl IUR Slllllll No, that was not a radio coming from second floor-it was just the Senior Sextette harmonizing a little bit. The girls sang both sacred and secu- lar music at various community and school programs. .L . pi' o 9' o 5 ' . J l Q ,X ri STANDING: J. Walker, B. Van Skyock, S. Goshorn, N. Patten, M. McAfee, M. Bushee. SITTING: Miss West. BACK ROW: J. Corn, R. Wolfe, A. Lewis, A. Johnson, H. Schuhler, J. Lobsiger. FRONT ROW: D. Bauerrneister, O. Werling, B. Ogg, D. Lindemann, K. Eichler, D. Stoppenhagen, D, Jesse, Miss West, A 'N- V . . J b ' l 'HC fm, wi BOY'S CHUHUS We are quite proud of the Boy's Chorus which has shown much interest and enthusiasm during the year Besides taking part in many programs they have done their share in making the Mixed Chorus a success, MUSIC UIRICIUR It is with a great deal of respect and genuine admiration that we present our music director, Miss West. Through her untiring efforts and constant interest, she has been a source of in- spiration to many students and has won many devoted friends. To her goes more credit than words can express. ' ..,r, 'I yi,-. 1 . -1- 4- Mt: . ,,7 -45,1 Q V., .AHL lu J ,N ',, 1. mf If .ug ,J X... 1 , 1 ,ryf 'L I1 , 3 v,-Av. 1, P ' u Q. s . W 1 wr . VX 15?-.r , ' Aff, .. K ,ffl A f in ,ng - ., 'L' ' ' 1 wir- 15' Ni, 'c.. , ' 3,1 ' 'f.L'f3Ly '.l I 4 fx , fzlk, V , -. .xvv . 1 .Q 4 ' wi, 1'-ffl? 'i 3 7 'Q-' ,f.s'33'.' , -X 5 L ,, X , ,P , f 3-1. viz. . ' 1 iii za 1: , Lf 4:21,-1 '21 R. U . , ,,. M A sl, '91, ,I lv Tv! ,.1 . 9. .1 l BACK ROW: J. Corn, R. Wolfe, A. Johnson, D. Bauermeister, H. Schuhler, O. Werling, P. Miller, J, Baumgardner, L. Manns,,B. Ogg, K. Eichler, D, Lindemann,, D. Stoppenhagen. FRONT ROW: Miss West D. Franke, S. Ginzel, M. Pape, L. Barkley, E, Farr, M. Todd, A. Hatfield, J. Walker, M. Bushee, N Patten, S. Goshorn, M. Hendry, B. Van Skyock, M. McAfee. Sl lllli llllllll CHlllillS At 9:00 each morning we find the Senior Mixed Chorus getting ready to begin practice. The group presented several programs during the year the first being between acts of the Senior class play. Besides various school pro grams they sang at the Methodist Memorial Home at Warren and at the Bluffton Kiwanis Club. During the Christmas season the Cantata Bethle hem was presented along with several carols and familiar Christmas songs The climax to the year's work was the operetta, Gypsy Troubadour The group also took part in the County Music Festival which is held in Bluffton each year. The members have gained an enviable reputation and will long remem ber the joy of giving their best to an audience but back of it all were hours of intensive practice and many good times. Mixed Chorus has served a very important role in the lives of its members. - Y tfsxh. . aw .. N? ,I ' -' Q 3 . X1 - ' 1 -airy A 1 42- A. . A SIIPHIINIIIIII IIHIIIINS BACK ROW: C. Young, A. Bauermeisier, G. Schueler, K. Weikel, E. Yager, D. Grewe, J. Pavey, C. Clark, B. Habegger, M. Hess FRONT ROW: Mass West, R. Miller, B. Werhng, D. Shaffer, B. Moser, A. Meyer, A. Scheumann, I. Herman, B, Bowman, N. Debolt. IIIIIINNINN NIIXIII CNIIIINS BACK ROW: P. Dishong, D, Hoover, K. Bowman, R Wncklife, B. Young, P. Osborne, B. Mc- Combs, C. Snider, P. Ginze-I, M. Bard, C, A C, Andrews, MIDDLE ROW: J. Muller, P, Schnapp, B. Dull, B. Shaffer, E. Bridges, B. Hoover, A Carnes, D. Summerrnan, G. Kumfer, A Dettmer, N, Springer, Miss West. FRONT ROW: I., Dawson, R. Heath, D. Confer, T. Somers, D. John- son, D. Heckley, H, Clark, D. Wuekel, R. Isnogle, J, Sorlie. , A .Q ,, gg N34 . I gs.. -.-vie s 'r lll'S lill -llllAMl li WllH The Gypsy Troubador was the.operetta presented by the Senior Mixed Chorus on March 3 and 4, l949. The scene took place in a gypsy camp in a lonely countryside. Nikoli fDave Lindemannl, son of Todoro tKenny Eichlerl the ruler of the gypsy tribe of Haaren, had been permitted to acquire a college education on account of his unusual intellectual gifts. He returned to the gypsy camp from college with the ambition to become a poet, publish his writings, and marry Clare Clayton KBarbara VanSkyockl, a pretty daughter of a business man. Todoro received the announcement of his son's intentions with dismay and disgust because he had planned that his son should marry Rosita Uackie Walkerl, a charming gypsy girl, and succeed himself as ruler. Rosita was broken-hearted. Maria fShirley Goshornl, 'l'odoro's wife, tried to make him change his mind but had no suc- cess. Todoro's nephew, Vario CAutie Lewisl, a treacherous schemer, was delighted with Nik- oli's plansi He plotted to have Nikoli expelled from the tribe, so he might succeed Todoro as ruler and marry Rosita himself. Clare, her father, Henry Clayton KRich- ard Wolfei, and Mrs. Jean Jerrold tMarilyn Toddi, a designing widow who intended to marry Clayton because she thought he was rich, arrived. Vario, with the help of his former sweetheart, Elena KMaxine Papel, stole Clare's necklace and tried to shift the blame on Nikoli. Clare accused Rosita. Rosita, think- ing Nikoli had taken it took all the blame. GYPSY lllllllll llllll Nikoli, thinking Rosita had taken it, also tried to take the blame upon himself. Todoro or- dered them both out of camp by midnight. Mary Matthews CAlice l-latfieldl was always getting excited and always getting her words mixed. The whole plot of Vario's was over- heard and witnessed by Tom iBill Oggl, Nik oli's happy-go-lucky college chum, who se- cretly revealed it to Marko fArlon Johnsonl, the witty gypsy fortune teller and the clever- est man in the tribe. The two made plans to save Nikoli. Janina CMaureen Busheel, a girl of the tribe, was devoted to Marko and wanted to help them. By that time Nikoli knew Clare wasn't interested in him but only in his pros- pects of becoming a rich and famous song writer. He turned to Rosita, knowing that he still loved her, and finally persuaded her to leave the camp with him at midnight. Marko and Tom exposed Vario, whom Todoro prompt- ly expelled from the tribe. The young couple was reinstated into favor. Clare tried to win Nikoli back but failed. Nikoli was more than glad to remain with his tribe and marry Rosita. Several solos were sung by the characters and the gypsy chorus sang several songs. The dramatics was coached by Miss Glass and Mr. Gerwig, the music directed by Miss West, the dances directed by Miss Hoopengardner, and the stage decorated by Mr. Lee. Through the help and co-operation of all the teachers and students the Operefta was a great success. 7 l 't ng X ao ll Slllfl .lll l0IlS Western Union, Please was the three act comedy presented by the Junior Class on April 9 and 10, l9-48. The plot was woven around the lovable Daley family. Danny Daley, the father, was given a dime Years ago to buy a loaf of bread. He lost the dime so he left home to earn money. His wife, Jennie Daley, had to manage the household with a little help from Aunt Aurora, who was always irritable because she was deaf and dependent. Jennie's daugh- ter, Alice, had never lost faith in her father and believed that he would some- time return to them with a fortune. Jennie, in order to meet expenses, had to sell the house, but she couldn't until Danny was legally declared dead. Members of his lodge were going to have a funeral service for him, but a messenger boy brought them a telegram saying that Danny was arriving home that night, Three of Alice's girl friends, Melinda Hicks, Betty Edington, and Gertrude Grim, drove her to the airport to meet her father. A friend, Brian Foley, and some lodge members who hadn't heard of Danny's return, came to the house. The funeral was called off then. Jennie wanted to sell the house right away, but Danny decided she wasn't getting enough for it. Joe Graybell, Alice's boy friend who just got out of Yale Col- w -W4 ,o. . 1 1 i oy, 000 99 l l .Nt - 1 KN .2-! lege, helped Danny find the reason. lt was because Hal Stoddard wanted the property very badly, but didn't want to give a reasonable price for it. George Gillespie, a contractor and builder, bid against Stoddard for the property. A lawyer, Mr. Thaddeus Taylor, was hired to solve the problem. The property was sold for a reasonable amount and everything turned out right in the end with Danny off to re-wed his widow. Under the supervision of Mr. Gerwig, and with Sharon Ginzel as prompter, this play will be one not soon forgotten by the class of I949. The cast was as follows: Danny Daley-Bill Ogg, Jennie Daley-Shirley Goshorn, Aunt Aurora-Marilyn Todd, Alice Daley-Jackie Walker, Melinda Hicks--Maxine Hendry, Betty Edington-Marylinn McAfee, Gertrude Grim -Nancy Patten, Brian Foley-Don Stoppenhagen, Joe Graybell-Jack Corn, Hal Stoddard-Autie Lewis, Jr., George Gillespie-Louis Manns, Thaddeus Taylor-Arlon Johnson, Messenger boy-David Lindemann. The lodge members were: Bugler-John Adams, Trap Drummers-Jack Baumgardner, Roy Maier, Bass Drummer-Orvil Werling, Rifle Bearers-Kem neth Eichler, Delbert Bauermeister, Flag Bearer-Henry Schuhler, Ceremonial Bearer-Norman Kiefer. 'wismzll ullul PllASl' 1 Af.. akgg, January Thaw was the name of the three act comedy presented by the Seniors on October 28 and 29, l948, in the Ossian High School Auditorium. At 8200 P. M., the cast nervously took their places to await the rising of the curtain on an old New England home that had been renovated by the addition of modern conveniences. The play centered around the problems of the Gage family. Herbert Gage lBill Ogg? the father is trying to write a book and hurts the feelings of Frieda lShirley Goshorn? when he isn't very attentive when she speaks to him. Sarah Gage lMaxine Hendry? the family problem is always talking and seeing things at the wrong time, and her sister Paula lNancy Patten? kept the family's record of weight lost during their starving days. Marge Uackie Walker? Herbert's wife spends her time changing antiques into modern conveniences. Jonathan and Mathilda Rockwood Uack Corn and Marilyn Todd?, who had owned this property in the first place but had sold it to the water company, reserving the right to come back and live there for the rest of their lives, do come back. Matt Uack Baumgardner? the Rockwood's son comes to live with them, too, he is very lazy and thinks he is a second Clark'Gable and Calvin Coolidge. Rini niui ioniuisuis will llll uliil IHAW, Gage's lawyer, Mr, Loomis lRichard Wolfe? doesn't know how to handle the case, so the Rockwoods take over part of the house. Uncle Walter lArlon Johnson? one of Rockwood's friends thinks he is a newspaper and goes from house to house telling all the latest news Barbara lMaryIinn McAfee? is the eldest daughter of the Gage tamilyg George Husted CLouis Mannsl Barbara's fiance doesn't like to have Matt and Barbara live in the same house. There was a terrible snow Storm and in the meantime George comes home from college and Barbara and Matt were goneg he thought Barbara eloped with Matti The Gage family called Carson CDon Stoppenhagenl the constable, to help locate her, But after the storm cleared, Barbara and Matt returng they had helped a neighbor. During the storm the Gage's modern conveniences fail and they have to rely on the Rockwoods, Everything ends well with all of them becoming friends. Under the direction of Miss Glass with Virginia Wood as prompter, the play was a great success, Z S xi 'N N. fx ii.-.....,,, , ..i.1.,,-- 555 E Pm: JANUARY 'rmwn PREVEN-,WON I simon PLAY L WEEK my ' HM 5i5fE:iS TEAfNK5 CSUQSE A ' ADDED TO THREE R'S .19 Q.. , Two emwms . 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Through all the intensive hours of work, the excitement of getting new ideas and exchanging them, rushing to meet a deadline, smearing rubbercementon the wrong side l of pictures, getting frustrated because pictures are being taken two days be- , fore deadline, and through other times when it looked as if we'd never emerge I from the dark, we have finally completed our task, one we feel is well done. I lt has been lots of fun, loads of work, and a great experience, we like it, and we hope you do, too. l l l 4 5 I BILLY BEAR... OUR MASCOT Yau Showing us as we climb the first twelve steps toward our future success. OSSIAN HIGH SCHOOL Ossian, Indiana Editor .... Alice Hatfield B Mg L Barkley usiness r. .... ois Sp nsors-'---Miss Logan and .Mn Ben ARUU D lHl Clll DESK BACK ROW: E. Farr, N. Patten, M. Todd, J. Corn,, M. Hendry, A. Hatfield. FRONT ROW: Miss Glass, B. Ogg, S. Goshorn, M. McAfee, J. Walker, S. Ginzel. Sq' WANDA LOU SUMMERS Good Fellowship Award l948 2. . 'gui ' 1 ' ' N 1 BILL OGG Jr. Town Meeting 6 LOIS BARKLEY SHARON GINZEL D. A. R. Winner Jr. Town Meeting 5- A w 1 B V i' V I xr. ii' . JACK BAUMGARDNER NORMAN KIEFER Valedicforian Salutatorian 3' . lIBRAIiILA S LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Stoppenhagen, E. Springer, Miss Glass, B. Hines, O. Reed, A. Shady P. Dishong, M. Bushee, E. Yager, A. Fosnight. THEY WURK I THE UHIIII LEFT TO RIGHT: B. VanSkyock, B. Hoover, D. Grewe, Mr. Benson, L. Barkley, J. Walker E. Scherry, S. Goshorn. .Z -Q, Y, 1+ r Q . --'li-iiflv ,TF - if , 1 ii T my 4 1. ...I O -TCISQ, ata V. . Y , 93 FP? pl A T, . Qu A Q J A r r A ' l .gt -35 ii XL J , A ff.s'f -'- ' .,, . 0' X 4 V ' 4 A ' ' u -' .K 4- . r 1 , x .wr : - 3 ' I I ' 5 ' 1 r ls' ,ffl Q 1 , .g,-fa--T ' - 1 ' ,,--' V Ula, o ' X V. ,xx I 'Y ' I L ' ' I P-r 9- tr- :-ap. - . 48 . .J Zi M . 'f .: ..x . if K. Q. , ,..,,. ft figm. 1 . , ' YF. ' N - ' ' s , H' 'i- ' :rv 1:12 'I 0 FA. - '- r : ' ' ' ' 4,4 I 1 V 'J rff' U . .. f' .' 'v-5' . .- 1 - S CT? , 7 lfg . . ' 4 'F ILJQ- ' UIQ - .rw YPA, K X5 Q H. Q.-si' Ta., -W Lk ftliwi km fn -g 4, - Sfbxf 9 svums M Bears X !'5 f 4 A Qt? 33 , Em . I' l1:::?l'q llqf Ox QS Z CTT! 1, 'f Al Tilson King-Coach Sanford Sample-Forward Maurice McGee-Guard Paul Dishong-Guard Don Johnson-Guard Tom Jesse-Forward 1 ,i I 71 W 3.- Q 1 44 ,at ,f -Ai, A if 45955 ,Q w 'NX 2'5km Q4fn v X , i,:hy,l?y,,3-F ' I .rl fx i lf. , f . 44 '14 f QQ R is ci 'S S .L 'L ? J. McLean Benson--Principal Forrest Scherrer--Forward Kenneth Eichler-Forward,Guard, Center Richard Borror-Forward, Guard Jack Corn-Center Harold Clark-Center 1-O N19 sbkllffy J ul v E! Q1 t A I ' , ,LAHS n si 'fs T uj self., nl MA, l ity K 5' rl, l kj l lx-af q,aAfe,Q Tl Wal-A ijjjfg 3, i it tim 0' tilts STANDING: Coach-T. King, D. Johnson, R. Borror, J. Corn, H. Clark, K. Eichler, Principal- J. M. Benson. SITTING: Student Manager-D. Hoover, T. Jesse, F. Scherrer, S. Sample, P. Dishong, M. McGee, Student Manager-D. Jesse. llSSl1l llllllll The 1948-1949 basketball season found the Bears taking to the hardwood with one of the smallest teams in the school's history. During the season the Bears fought their way to six victories in twenty games, and provided their fans with plenty of excitement. Only two of the boys ongthe team will be lost by graduation. The aggressiveness and determination shown by the boys plus the valuable experience gained this year should materialize into victories in the following years. Eichler, a senior guard, possessed plenty of speed and drive which he used in stealing balls and tying up opponents in held balls. He was third highest scorer with 86 points. Corn, a senior center, was the tallest member of the team. He used his height to great advantage around the backboards. Johnson, junior guard, was the leading scorer with l29 points. He has a good long shot plus the ability to drive under to score. His ability to rebound off the opponents' backboard carried Ossian thru many times. Sample was playing his first year on the varsity. He has a deadly set shot which should prove valuable next year. He was second highest scorer with 91 points. Scherrer was handicapped with injuries most of the season, His drive and scrap should be a big help to the team next year. Clark, a junior center, was moved up from the 52 second team early in the year. He is a good defensive man and a great rebounder. Borror, sophomore forward, improved consider- ably as the season progressed. His one-handed shot, plus his drive, and his height should prove valuable during the next two years. Dishong, sophomore guard, was the smallest and also one of the fastest members on the team. He pos- sesses a good long shot. McGee, another sophomore guard, saw limited action, however he showed promise as a play-maker and floor general. Tom Jesse, freshman forward, was moved up from the second team about the middle of the Year. His drive and ability to score point the way to an ex- cellent future in basketball. Again this year, our principal, Mr. Benson has played no little part in the success of our basketball season. He has faithfully attended all games and sock hops, too. Attending to little, behind-the-scenes duties unassumingly and capably, he has won the respect of all of us. A friendly grin, a fighting spirit, a jolly disposi- tion, quiet, but full of enthusiasm: that's our coach, Mr. King. He is not only a friend and leader of the players, but of the student body as a whole. YlllllAUlRS i t is + 9391 . 5 ' 'Wife 3 1- .PS W N : I sag, The Ossian Teddy Bears enjoyed a very suc- cessful season. They took to the court twenty- five times and carne out victorious twenty times. For the second consecutive year they won honors in the northern half of the county, but failed in their quest for the county cham- pionship. The following boys will move up into high school next year to seek positions on the Cubs, R, Carnes, J. Adams, B. Byerly, J. VanMeter, and B. lmel. The other nine boys on the team were sev- enth graders and will be back next year to add more honors for the Jr. High. Seventh graders are: D. Adams, V. Scherrer, B. Bryan, B. Geisel, K. Spencer, L. Hunter, D, Todd, R. Burke, and G. Hilsmier. During the athletic season, yell leaders, Nancy and Marylinn, full of pep and enthusi- asm, did a good job of getting the fans on their toes in vocal support of the team. You've done a swell job, girls, three cheers to you! QL BACK ROW' Coach-T King, L. Bryant, D. Heclflev, H Clark, J. Lobisger, Principal-J. M Benson, SECOND ROW T. Jesse, J. Sorlie, R. lsnogle, J, lmel, T, Clark, Stu- dent ManagerfD. Jesse. FlRST ROW1 P Dushong, A. Grear, M. McGee, Student Manager-D. Hoo- ver. llDDl BEARS STANDING: Coach-T. King, K, Spencer J. Adams, Principal-J M. Benson, G, Van Metter, B Geisel, Student Manager-B, By erly, SITTINGL G, Hilsmier, L. Hunter, R Carnes, V, Scherrer, B. lmel, B. Bryan, D Todd, D. Adams, Ns AAL uhff caster. April 16, Triangular meet at Bluffton: lst Berne, 2nd Lancaster, 3rd t.flf'll ,as 1, BACK ROW: T. King, J. Sorlie, D. Heckley, R. lsnogle, F. Scherrer, D. Jesse, Mr. Benson. SEC- OND ROW: K, Eichler, D. Borror, A. Behning, P. Miller, D. McAfee, T. Sommers, T, Clark, FRONT ROW: J. lmel, T. Jesse, D. Lindemann, D. Johnson, R, Dalton, D. Stoppenhagen, P. Dishong. E After going undefeated for three straight years and reigning as county softball champs in 1945, '46, '47, the Bears were forced to step down in 1948. The team was made up mostly of underclassmen with a few veterans of last year. The Bears finished second in the northern league with a record of 3 won and 3 lost. Most of the boys will return for next year's team. The vets who received letters were K. Eichler and D. Lindemann with three years and D. Stoppenhagen with two years of experience. All 3 were sen- iors. Others who have played one year are P. Miller, senior, D. Johnson, F. Scherrer, A. Behning, J. Sorlie, juniors, D. Borror, P. Dishong, D. McAfee, J. lmel, sophomores, T. Jesse, T, Sommers, R. Dalton, D. Heckly, T. Clark, freshmen. lt looks as if we will have a good team coming up. Good luck, fel- lows, Sllllllllll The spring of 1948 found Ossian fielding a track team for the second time. The thinclads engaged in two dual meets, two triangular meets, and the county track meet. They came out with 2 firsts, 2 seconds, and a third. April 7, Triangular meet at Bluffton: 1st Bluffton, 2nd Ossian, 3rd Lan- Ossian. April 19, Dual meet at Ossian: Ossian 61, Petroleum 52. April 21, Dual meet at Hoagland: Ossian 52, Hoagland 45. April 23, County Meet at Bluffton C8 schoolsl: finding Bluffton lst 85Mg Ossian 2nd 43V3, 3rd Lancaster 28 176, 4th Petroleum 25 M. RECORD HOLDERS 100 yard dash Wayne Werling 10.5 sec. 1948 220 yard dash Wayne Werling 24.2 sec. 1948 ' 50 yard dash Paul Somers 6.1 sec. 1948 440 yard run Paul Somers 56.4 sec. 1948 880 yard run Ellis McFadden 2.36 min. 1947 Mile run Ellis McFadden 5.32 min. 1947 Broad Jump Wayne Werling 19 feet 1116 in. 1948 High Jump Don Double 5 feet 2 in. 1948 Pole vault Don Johnson 9 feet 4 in. 1948 Shot put Everett Resler 39 feet 1948 Mile relay No record 880 yard relay Paul Somers 1.38 min. 1948 Don Johnson Joe Corn Wayne Werling WVVI RIAIIHHI IHI IUP ,ig -,., ,iff -fc.-,- ,gg -+4-1 ,Lf ,hw -1-M :- .V , er NL , : ' -E' Q 7u.. 1 - iff--f'5'-ZF - if- ' . ,LT.,r5g -5-+'? ': , 5 ..fg:+fs+ -.-1. L s'u9-Ge,g'f- fart, . ff ' 1,5 1'.E5st4..'- ' x 'Q , ' , ' ' s 'ggi' .. , L, - , fl: ,- 1.2, g if - 'if Q' ,Afgg ' X gl ,- f . 1 5. f- 1. -- f -gn , Q ff. 4 - 4 4: 1 .5- ' - - 1 . g ' , -: ., g ji if :Q M, ,r , I ff ,I vue v' cgi - 5 ' wwf- 13. J V. 175 . 15? 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' 4 5' F F 1 'VI' 'V '5 Rfk. fi v , , :I ,P 3 STUCCO STATION Cities Service Gas-Oil-Ice Cream 8- Groceries Phone 76-C Open Sundays OSSIAN INDIANA THE BLUFFTON PRINTERY Commercial Printing Phone 617 I2l South Johnson Street BLUFFTON INDIANA YOUR SERVICE AGENCY Sunier 81 Lockwood, Inc. IDEAL KIDDIE SHOP Lovely Wearables For Small Adorables INSURANCE Tots-Teens-Pigtail Crowd Bluffton Phone 'II E, Market Where Insurance Is Not A Sideline BLUFFTON PHONE 1099 STEFFEN HARDWARE CO. Joseph Meyer, Manager S U R G E PHONE 47 Hardware-A. B. C. 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NO. 2 THE DUTCH .IIIILL ,.,f'- The Dutch Mill PHONE 341 State Road I at Bluffton Bridge COMPLETELY AIR CONDITIONED A GOOD VARIETY OF GOOD FOOD HEARTI EST CONGRATULATIONS! tothe SOUTH SIDE ROLLER MILL S IA O S N GRADUATING CLASS state Pilot Feeds OF I949 The up Town Beauty Shoppe M. C. Henline and M. S. Henline Mgr. E. A. Yager-Phone 83 Phone ISO F Ossian, Indiana . OSSIAN Dr. C. O. Pet-ry LUMBER VETERINARIAN COMPANY 055580 Indiana ii?- 1.1 59 f, as Y sf Inst' 4' ya q A '., 11 ,Y 4...- Li 'rf' f .Lz:!' . 1-ws., 1 ,H f ,Q sv, Q 1 U 5,- l 1 I. 'Uni' l 04 ' ' 'aus' 'J I in .gil 02,2 8 , 1 .Q f.i'9 4 . 8,3197 F ' Z w-' I vi-1 4 ,451 Q mr sg ,ii :H 395' X xii .C gk 'wi X1 . xt N, w . fmlws 1 ,Q-.s ' x f'f'2:1'f?41i2x',:- su 71 L rr,,,. , 1 SENIOR TRIP'48 1 V Q7 Lf ' 'A f 'N f 'sf 'QA J N - . - mr Huw ' j f 1 j Unflffflp SHI 4 11' . .,,- I W , 1 Q 7? w. 4 Y 4 125 fl- wg, 5 1 1 . 2 ' W- 1 quill! 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Remember our first few days in high school? When we first met our faculty, we regarded them as just teach- ers, but in the years that followed, they guided our steps and proved themselves to be unforgetable friends and kind advisors. Now that the time has come for us to be graduated, we realize that through their untiring efforts they have gained our lasting respect and appreciation. And our classmates! It seems as though the nicest part of school life was knowing them. ln future years some of the friendships we've made will drift apart, but they are all here, pictured in this, our Oracle, the friends of the class of '49, as we have always known them. ' ..,r, 'I yi,-. 1 . -1- 4- Mt: . ,,7 -45,1 Q V., .AHL lu J ,N ',, 1. mf If .ug ,J X... 1 , 1 ,ryf 'L I1 , 3 v,-Av. 1, P ' u Q. s . W 1 wr . VX 15?-.r , ' Aff, .. K ,ffl A f in ,ng - ., 'L' ' ' 1 wir- 15' Ni, 'c.. , ' 3,1 ' 'f.L'f3Ly '.l I 4 fx , fzlk, V , -. .xvv . 1 .Q 4 ' wi, 1'-ffl? 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