Ossian High School - Oracle Yearbook (Ossian, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1954 volume:

HUD GU TU BHHIES are We Our prizeg the nets and a trophy! , ,- 'vwy-:.-ag-D'H'-::v:g-:ng 3:-, vgfvf-ifvrggfj. 'QQYUF 'Wm .. -V ' .. N ..- .Q-:xL.,,g'. .: -.-+,g. . . N55 A 'i . H. .'.' ',A' ' A Lg A The whistle blows, the game begins - --'- - l f the crowd starts to roar. A 4' J I rfaf a' . wif! 1' ' A 4' ,YC The yell-leaders lead a cheer 4r!,f ','f P' 'L -- 'vii f',j: ,, F th b th fl . ft5.Tlf::.f' f',Lf-a::L',jL.N.-. 01' e est team on e oor ,.l 5' -.S , '- us. Sponsored by: Wayne Smith BETZNER HARDWARE STANDARD OIL AGENT Ossian, Indiana Os sian, Indiana 2--, L1-1 9 JEFFERSON 9' 'rowusmv scHooL 1953 TRUSTEE LUSTER H. YAGER ADVISORY BOARD IIJXLDEN IUHATFIELD nmmono ueosnonn unnow v.ouAcu:nausn COUNTY SUPERINTENDEN I' LLOYD c. LIEURANCE UUU IIIURII HIIII PIHU III H IIEIII BUIIIIIII6 ARCHITECT Austin' nzzvnl. A.l.A.,ronv lawn! INDIANA GENERAL CONTRACTOR CLARIICE BULTEMEIKII PLUMBING IIT!! PLUMBING l MEATIIG CO. HEATING A. nxrrznsncv A GBIC I ELEQTRICAL unnnv mnscvnnc co. 2 XX s. K x In August the first arches were September it has progressed to put up. this. And finally on February 13th the building was completed. 3 R I X 41 I ' ,- . 1 4 urs llllu .bi . ..I, .A . , S -5, -V fa . - is , QE. K R '- S2355 --dad Sponsored by: DR. W. E. HARDIN and SOUTH SIDE ROLLER MILLS Ossian, Indiana 8 Ossian, Indiana Q, i . E. I I' ' V I - xx , I! I I I Q ' 5 I XI ' ' V ' 45-'v Q ' W XIX in ..-up -:lag W' ti r 3 I I ... , ' X V TTY' x N X Q 4 2 rf 5 lv , E 1 N - -- Ye' Vi' fx 'hx 53, .lfs-3125 'nf X ' .I E E . , .- Industrial P A Arts Room ff T F .. Q f - Agriculture Room Dedication February 13 -xiw x Sponsored by: HUNTER SUPPLY HOUSE and PUBLIC SERVICE STATION Ossian, Indiana Ossian, Indiana 6' I L Raiding the refrigerator is a habit of senior basketball boys ff' lv lg! 1' X While boys are the habits of NA' these girls. Or should we say toys ? Glenn also has one habit, but at least he doesn't make noise 'JY Sponsored by: FRANKLIN ELECTRIC Bluffton, Indiana 10 if Oh yes, we can discuss things in a very serious way, UUU HBE Slllll HHH SEHIUUS But it doesr1't last long--this serious mood-- For we prefer to be silly, crazy, and gay. w-w.,...,.,.,,Qm Stop at EVE'S PLACE D 1 Sponsored by: to eat GO EVE'S PLACE, OSSIRH, Ind1ana Away Pleased V Q 4..,..l , . ax' Lb E Please, Mrs. Lee, won't you buy a mag- azine frorn the Senior class today? ll EHEHGETIC UIHEII IT HIEHHS FUN Whether we are selling or raking, our energy never expires, 'Cause we are busy teen-agers, we have no time to tire, N-9.41 Sponsored by: DR, T. J, SCOTT, Bluffton, Indiana if Lf 4 ,...4 ,...nl Of course we'l1 sell you ice-cream. Just step right over this way. .ici .,.:5, 'gfffgf ' - ' ve .A '11 ' 1, ,.. fr' k nf xr AAr- HM xp. L 1 xi K As the shorthand class is writing their lessons on the board, '. Bill Rodda is speaking Hoping an A will be his reward. The Biology Class is looking in the aquariums where the different fish are stored. Sponsored by R. C. MCGUFFEY 81 SON LINES SHELL SERVICE Furniture--Funeral Directors--Monuments and U. S. Tires and Batteries Markle, Indiana Phone 141 Markle, Indiana 14 Raw. bk At first the Latin words seem a complete mystery But at the end they're simple as ABC. UUU CUmPlHm HBUUT With Mr. Coleman's supervision in this class you'l1 see Will there be any explosions this year in Chemistry. 14 fu , 1 ' -,sq- '1:1-wi .- Ig-vggfi .sf G.. is . sa. X Sponsored by: ALLEN AND WELLS R. E. CLHSSES Health class is learning of posture You have much to learn guys, we all agree. i M.C. Ossian, Indiana li. , I' i A ., B F F 'V I-7 h Forward pass! shouts a gy- Q' Q Q! ff M 6 G voice. This is a Physical Ed QI Q I -Jig, f , 'Q 2 ' crowd. Below is the driver's 4 'A' ,e y , ' A 4 training class and car, f . sae' ' -' I One for which they can be ' ' V- - very proud. X. N21 . .1 - A if P I Y ' oi I e 1 , rn:-'wfM--- s --1 Sponsored by: OSSIAN GRAIN CO. DWIGHT'S MIDWAY SERVICE A Ossian, Indiana and Poe and Hoagland Road Route 27 For your work will tell you know 1t's true, i 1 You'11 find a great enjoyment in classes of this sort No matter if it's singing or sawing They're fun!! You'11 report. Sponsored by WALKER'S SHOE SHOP Ossian, Indiana and OSSIAN STATE BANK Ossian, Indiana 17 .-5' I .J Am I 3 5, ,M o , w p,. u. '5 br! f-If L . I 'ul ' ll 4' lf.-grave ' n . s r, ,, MH... Ln f,-'V . -o-w 1 X . ,x Z 5 lx , yr, 4- x X S 5'- X , PEOPLE The spirit of Ossian High, Of course, lies in you, The student, faculty, and admimi strat o r s In all the things you do. 5' ' Sponsored by GOSHORN MARKETS, Ossian and Yoder v- I UUUH BUIUIHG HHIIIJS LEHIJ US Q J. MCLEAN BENSON LUSTER YAGER LLOYD LIERUANCE Principal Trustee of Jefferson Twp. County Superintendent A. B.: M. A. Manchester Col- legeg Indiana Univ.. Univer- sity of North Carolina. ADVISORY BOARD Pete Quackenbush, Halden Hatfield, and Raymond Goshorn. 'few THHUUBH THE FIRST SIX GHHIJES . . A - lx. MISS HELENA MAHNENSMITH , A YQ. T ix, Winona Collegeg Tri-State Collegeg Q? U ', , - :4 ' , 5- ' ' Ball State Teachers College. First is 'Q gs A' Grade. , ' X gif .J Q5 .f Qryfffi 5' -GW' , . X. - . 1 as . Z T pm ' xf -Y 7 i. T: :fe . - A Z 5 ms. EsTHER SHADDAY ' ' xr .- Training at Central Normal Col- in 5' .H -figs' ts ' lege. Fourth Grade. 1 -:P g xtxli - h 1 1- fa MRS. ESTHER CARNALL Training from Ball State Teachers Collegeg Three years primary. Second Grade. MRS. VIOLA FITCH Ball State Teachers Collegeg Tri- State Collegeg Purdue University. Fifth Grade. MRS. RUTH HOOVER Two years intermediate training at Indiana University. Third Grade. MR. OSCAR GEISEL Manchester Collegeg Indiana Uni- versity Extension. Sixth Grade. Sponsored by HAI..L'S DRIVE IN Ft. Wayne, Indiana were I -X -xf : EJ ' r ik 0. ' . Sn Q, J: A ' X ly ' .G 5-93-:rx 4 V l A - 0 4 n F 'Exim I. ! Hllll UH HND UH UNTIL ' 'H MRS. BETH FRYBACK History, Arith.. Health, Ge- ography, A. B. from Indiana Uni- versity. Junior High '7th Grade M 9 Sponsor. 75 MRS. JOANN HARRAH Home Ec.g Cafeteriag B. S. from Ball State, 8th Grade Sponsor. MISS PATRICIA CONNER English, Physical Education, B.S. from Manchester College. Jifriiur M Sponsor. ' MR. HARRY ANDES Coach, History, Physical Ed., Health and Safety. B. S. from Uni- versity of Illinois: Freshman Spon- sor, 7th Grade History. MRS. DORIS COBLENTZ Biology, History, General Science. B. A. from Butler Universityg Fresh- man Sponsor. MR. KEITH FOX Band Supervisor, Chicago Con- servatory of Music Sponsored by: L, C. BALFOUR CO. GERALD L, POWELL Peru, Indiana Rings--Pinsnlnvitations--Diplomas--Yearbooks HIE IIUIIIPLEIE UUR GUHL MR. JAY LEE Industrial Artsg B.S. from Ball State Teachers College, Hi-Y and Sophomore Sponsor. MISS RUBY GLASS English, Social Studies, Library, Bear Facts, A.B. from Indiana Uni- I I 1 1 4 versity g Sophomore Sponsor. MISS DOROTHY WEST Music and Art, B.S. Marion College, Graduate Work from Uni- versity of Colorado. junior Sponsor MR. CHARLES R. FULLHART Mathematics, University of N. Dakota, Ball State Teachers Col- legeg junior Sponsor. MR. CECIL D. COLEMAN Vocational Agriculture, Chemistry, Driver's Training Education, B. S. A. from Ball State Teachers College and Purdue University, Senior Sponsor. MRS. HELEN DONAGHY Typing, Shorthand, Bookkeeping, Yearbook, B.S. and M. A. from Ball State Teachers College, Sun- shine and Senior Sponsor. Sponsored by CARL LEE General Contractor Ossian, Indiana 7' ,Xf- i I ,ff i 9 ' 'F mf .00 ,- 0991 ,fix I 4' gi. ,LL g' I, 3 n Q: A JSA if I :R abin-.?7: .QJI Ei- .un Y aim. 6- 1 41 if a Z' i .:'. J 'wa if 05. 1 G . ' v . -N- --... xg. .a s.-A .,. -Q 91 'Q-1 -- 5---v I fi SQ rv st.- L Sz. mi, .525 N ix s J Q KR .. ., fe- S. Q Q H Qt 4l.i.L fb . X -. f 9 ls' , ' 4 ' gpg.. .' 'Gi' 'Nunn S .... CL' 1' - . ', Cl a ff' ' 4-rv ' ' , ' x 4 . 5 - Q I I if XX' A I . 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HS IST HIID ZHD GHHDERS UUU HHE CUTE HHU PULITE Sponsored by: BLUFFTON FLORISTS 110 West Washington Street Bluffton, Indiana Phone 81 SECOND GRADE - FIRST ROW: G. Andes, T. Archbold, J. Beck, R. Berkheiser. SECOND ROW: J. Bond, K. Deam, I. Drage, D. Drayer, J. Elzey, J. Gerwig, S. Gentis, J. Glass, J. Green, D. Hicks. THIRD ROW: D. Houser, R. Huffman, S. King, D. Lydy, M. Mclntire, R. Melching, R. Miller, R. Roussey, K. Shull, H. 3 1 K v -1- 'a , Simerman. FOURTH ROW: L. Simerman, P. Smith, G. Stoppenhagen, K. '59 ' --' ' 'H ' - ' Taylor, S. Turner, T. Turner, D. Urshel, C. Weinland, F. Woodward, T. , L. A' x n . Thompson. NOT PICTURED: L. conneu. f .12 X, -. T 'P--W-'fx A A ' K. I ' -- . df,-,, ' IQ:-I 1 ' ' v- A- ,N , 9 5 J ic , J I me - JZ, -. --, If 3. 'U 4 .1 '9 -',, 5 v G 'Y' f' . ' x - ' , 4 :- n a T r 5.5 vi. F ' Ania. 1 - W. S.. Q 'u I 1 3 K.- xg 4 Y 3 A 1 1. wg :L .1 .. 91 .: I H -:',- - ' 5 I 5 6 Q . J .551-.' f I 9 ' - M J.. 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Curry, -, ' -U Q., D, Dailey, C. Davis, R. Diehl, T, Donaghy. SECOND ROW, D, Drayer, ' A d R. Durr, C. Fate, B. Fenton, H. Fuller, E. Gilbert, C. Hilsmier, D. Hils- Q mier, M. Hower, J. Hunter. THIRD ROW: J. Isnogle, M. Johnson, J. Kleinknighr, J. Kreigh, K, Kreigh, K. Lydy, J. I McBride, M. Mechling, B. Milholland, C, Milholland. FOURTH ROW: K. Pulfer, G. Reed, R. Rodda, B. Ryckman, I D. Sills, L. Simerman, R. Simerman, R. Smith, B. Sowards, G. Stoppenhagen. FIFTH ROW: J. Trumbower, L. . VanMeter, R. Williams, S. Woodward. NOT PICTURED: B. Connett. BUT THE 3RD HUD 4TH BHHDEHS HBE HISU HCTIVE HUD IIHHGIHHTIVE Sponsored by: l BRYAN'S CAFE, Ossian, Indiana 1 l FOURTH GRADE I' 1 FIRST ROW. S. Affolder, R, Andrews, R. Benson, D. Cable, L. DeBo1t, B. Earl, E. Elliott, C. Gavin, J. Glass. SECOND ROW: G. Grove, L. Haiflich, J. Hatfield, G. Heyerly, R. Kreigh, R. Manris, S. Pugh, E. Pulfer, R. 'li il I Ruprlght. THIRD ROW: P, Scheiderer, C. Smith, D. Smith, R. Somers, R. Swarm, V. Trimble, L. While, S. Williams, B. Zaugg, D. Gallacher. , ' ' 'xnxx I 1 'Q' K O ,es -'li D 'in-r' QL, 4 I 5 5 : 5-'l'. V -4 V ' ' Ai Qi S at- V I gi .x ,C V .H- Kk .z lx ll L 'Q ,I . , A Y A r K M Q- , PLA . :wg 1 V L x M 1 l K '-v l-.ffl yv 5.-an -fm - '- N'-I T lg 'U' ' , -I . . ' fl ' . 7 , - X . ff., ' -,gf ,. 2 '4 i I s -Q h L uw. 2.3 i , .. . 1- .., Vu. f X H ,L .Q Ht'-E ,MU . . ff J-N5-nf -lx Agsi 1 4 -is G Q 4 fa Q ' , sg 5 r ,, -Q -o A, xi.,-f 1 J 1 Y -A 4 -,. . 1 l 1 ' l -. fm v Ai ' . Q' , 1 K4 F I 'R its .F P S , , .: z ' '. ' K f ' ,. . -- K . 2' -1- g ' V- y Y 3, A V .- A , . -. :N ,fl ,v . 257 K.. ,. -R1 gas, . . f -f A LE-A - any has . 'zr fa xi., - as -,za J -. 4' ' 'S' 'HQ f - J.. e f . -- - ' ' Cl . 1 il- fx, Y ' 6. vi . . J . . J, 1 IYQX ' 42.5. . 'x.. 4r,H .-' H I an ft-1' Y -R i 1' 1 wh. H E.. xl., N X 0-A Vx -,J v-. 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Bieberstine, D. Bieberstine, N. Burke, P. Caley, B. Elzey. SECOND ROW: J. Fate, J. Fosnight, L. Geisel, H. Graft, C. Habegger, C. Hamilton, D. Heckber, T. Herbst, J. I-letrick, D. Hoopengardner. THIRD ROW: L. Jarrett, T. Johnson, K. McAfee, S. McClintock, D. Milholland, J. Pugh, J. Pul- fer, M. Resler, A. Reinhard, A. Roussey. FOURTH ROW: J. Schorey, J. Schorey, W. Sills, D. Simer- I man, D. Studebaker, R. Swaim, D. Wilson, J. Woodward, J. Young, J. Thompson, ff? Q, is . rx . ' .S s ' 'I -S 2+ -2? He 'i' 'SO - Q .tsae v-v . -7 sn - .. i . . A ' 9-5 5 id' 9 'I GD I K ' . ' V --91'-N' I-3? ' ' '... CT- i ' ' f J ,, -1: -Q,-f y- . U 'V I Q. , -.. A. I Q-.L '4 1 1 'L , 1' -, n by ' , .4 ro '- , .A ., lnsmov w--ur Ch' . 2 Jv- G db 2 as -- -4 Y' Q 71 :T 'Ng . X A A -' 5 f 0 ' -1 '? - s lv yn. .. kv . no -1 ' 'r P ' A 4. C ' I A .Q I I ' 4 wilmi- '2 f ,-- 3 - . ' 'Q -1 I - Q . po 1: 'A ' H , A- 1 Q , ,, ' - ' ,jf V ' - - H - --'2 .- ' . 9 1'-'sis Q14 sf sr 65: ,.v C., A v 1 4, va-I' 1? ,Av Q ITS' v . - . A .. - - l .. 'ij -van ' - - 'a Q . q 'v -9 fray- .- ha' v N , ,' :4. pf 3, Q- -' ,B 1 N- v QQ? b 'T' E .. 3-' qv I 'Scar' I Y ' j Q - , -U V ,. . N' ' I, :S if-L . 33:5 . - 5 S LAX, H, 1 . .- , A Q J. ,Q -..L 4 2. 'ij xr- +1 F' A Us f- 2 Y' 1 A if X ' Q 5 A'- H ffff .SSX ' '- A .HRSA A I H- Zh., 4 4 as x so-we ,,,g,,. 4: HF., 1.-iq. - L . af on -fc ' ,Q , H 1 r -A' ' M .. .V . l'N. I4 .QL - , ' 4 Aki xx r SEVENTH GRADE FIRST ROW: L. Archbold, L. Berkhe1s-er, D. Blaxr, W. Crane, C. Deullch, R. Drago, A. Drayer, J. Germg, M. Henry, J. Hilsmler. SECOND ROW: L. Hxlsmier, D. Hoopengardner. J. Hosterter, S. lsnogle, W. Lassiter, P. Long, L. McBr1de, J. Mahnensmith, L. Mahnensmuh, C. Mechlmg. THIRD ROW, J. Mlller, J. Morgan, C. Reed. K. Rodda, R. Rupright. L. Shun, N, Smlrh, B. Willlams, R. Woodward, P. Gallacher. HIHHE THE JUHIUH HIGH IS FUHEVEH THHIHG Sponsored by: A. HATTERSLEY AND SONS Fort Wayne, Indiana EIGHTH GRADE FIRST ROW: T. Arnold, D. N. Donaghy, M. Durr. J. Elllorr, M. Elllotl, J. Gmzel, J. Herbsr, Hunter, B. Isnogle, J. Johnson, R. Krelgh, J. Lassuer, L. Lun- demann, A. Marquardl, T. McAfee, N. McBr1de. FOURTH RO - ' W. I. Relmschxsel, M. Roeback J Roussey J Rurled e Benson, L. Berlsch, S. Bramley, J. Burk e. SECOND ROW: J. Corn, G. Dawson, B. Diehl, C. Hllsmier. THIRD ROW: B. Hoopengardner, J. pu . 5 i 'R . . . . g . Q F I N H in A J. Shadday, R. Simerman, S. Smuh, R. Tumble, D. Van- ' ' .'v ' SF X V Meter. R. walker. -3- ' gg 5 '? J 7 . .- 1 A , ' H. Q ,rfjv 5 7-A ' ' . -flM!xr'HHAj 'H uil..v-o- .1 d U r X h -A ss- p. 02 g as nu. Q, - .-.. 9 '15 Q-r Nr- -f -f. v X K-' i S l V 4, YF: -. -' ' 'Nr' J L N X J ' ' ' ' - 1 . - ,- 'if ' - ,H ' '-, i f' fl H .1 ' , , .V Q: use A Y A A 6 Q. ra it A 6' Q Q A 533' ur ,no Y ,, V . . K, so - P 'f g.,- - ' 'N..f xx v gzfyi '--5 N-' ' . Tr ' .V f ' 9 - 2 A ' fr Y rf , ' . 4:14 L, ' .' iff'- ' S .,., f- H A ... . 'a ' ' .' Q Q 3:4 au. Q.. i - Q ' , 'H-f -12 25 if . ,, , H. ,--- JF., . X110-X . :rv XE' A .1 33, j 6 xx .fa .S S- X' - mai.- Tff V 3 -- V L... . Q , . . . l .1 UUU HBE THE FUH-LUVIHG FHESHHIEH FIRST ROW: Danny Baumgardner, Jane Bowman, Bing Bryan, Deanna Bryant, Norman Burke, Inez Carnes, Marlene Clark. SECOND ROW: Sharon Clark, Wanda Clark, Ronald Dafforn, Alice Drage, Carolyn Eichler, Dalene Elzey, Richard Fries. THIRD ROW: Linda Genth, Robert Gilbert, Pat Glass, Ross Gresley, Jerry Hatfield, Lloyd Hendricks, Clifford Henry. FOURTH ROW: Leroy Hilsmier, James Hostetter, Sally Hower, Kerry Huffer, Sharon Kumfer, Doris Lassiter. FIFTH ROW: Robert lxlanns, Ted lxlelching, Odette Merrill, Arden Miller. SIXTH ROW: Robert Patten, Rollin Paxson, Jimmy Pilcher, Bonnie Reed, Jack Reppert, James Roeback, Judy Roeback. SEVENTH ROW: Linda Rupright, Roger Rupright, Fred Schorey, Rhoda Seip, Fred Simerman, Barbara Smith, LaDonna Smith. EIGHTH ROW: Roger Somers, Terry Stevens, Don Strong, Richard Thiele, Lonnie Wolfe, Jerry Woodward, Joan Young. CLASS OFFICERS Pat Glass--Treasurer, Leroy Hilsmier--Secretary, Don Strong--President, Joan Young--Vice-President. -,if Sponsored by: BLUFF TON PRINTERY, Bluffton, Indiana and FRYBACK'S ICE CREAM, Bluffton, Indiana ,ge ' fu xi X Q f xc' Q xv f :L ' ' '.. - ? - 1 X fn X'-' XX-f wx V' x V ' ' V, ' 4 . 1, If I gf , Nw ' M , Zn S ff F 4 ' 'Q' ' 4 , - f- Q. 5? S7 -El xt: ' ' ' ' 3 ' LSE' L 7 gf , 41.4 1:-iii.-'Q f ,r x I Kwik A VR- S 'Z S' A gg -'Q 'A ' 4' 'Q r: 'W' g? ' QJJ , r C , ' Q viii, 1 ,.,,,, 27 f SI, 1 V, Y . AJEQQ. :Si If qv' '53 Yu' Alix 5 A-P Q: , S S S X - ' xc: If-7 ' A f V - A' Q- W if xii- ' S 72? Xiggv 'Z' A' X ,4 rw. . ffgv Q 1 K N ji ' K Z' re . 4, M557 . ,X 'N ' 3' l 'J Qi by XJ ' M X 1 x ' ' ' , V I Y - 'I vi' ' 1 L ' .QP if if ' fir 'R Q2 ug T AI! ,lil h . gt, J Ji . x -, ,r- ...Q If ! . .. 3 1 V' iq. 'fa FA , ': :Qi K agw Sax. 4 fe Bt, , , I ,, Q B' ' ,wr N , X f f v f P ' '- 1' Q-XLS' 1 .1 .- , 'f ,I 5 , A ,wa X ' . I' L4 L 1 - on, ' .Q Q ' pf - a wa . X 32- if 'A 3- Q XE. N-L'-P FIRST ROW: Carol Adams, Lou Ann Archbold, Warren Bailey, Norman Bauer- meister, Norvin Bauermeister, Ray Biberstine, Joyce Bowman. SECOND ROW: Pat Braun, Bessie Dawson, Don Dettmer, Valera Dettmer, Marie Deuitch, Bill Donaghy, Stephen Earl. THIRD ROW: Larry Fenton, Carol Follis, Rosalie Franke, Byron Ginzel. FOURTH ROW: Terry Gronau, Sonja Huffer, Bruce Johnson, Anita Lloyd. FIFTH ROW: Lutisha Mackey, Danny Marquardt, Delora Mechling, Bill Millholland. SIXTH ROW: Alden Myers, Wayne Paxson, Robert Reimschisel, Roger Reimschisel, Norma Reinhart. SEVENTH ROW: Linda Roeback, Terry Roe- back, Eleanor Schueler, Sandra Shaffer, Linda Smith, Jerry Sorlie, Doris Springer. EIGHTH ROW: Delbert Thiele, Wanda Werling. Ruth Wolfe, Rose Marie Woodward, Tom Woodward, Doyle Young, Robert Zaugg. UUU HHE THE SHIIIIHG HHH SUUIHBLE SUPHUIHUHES CLASS OFFICERS Wanda Werling--Secretary, Norma Reinhart--Treasurer, Steve Earl, Don Dettmer--Sergeant of Arms, Carol Follis--Reporter, Rosalie Franke--President, Jerry Sorlie--V. President. Sponsored by: MOSER IMPLEMENT COMPANY Bluffton, Indiana OSSIAN JOURNAL Ossian, Indiana x .1 , M , -,. AN 5 ,E ,, a 2 .ca gig.. ..- s V A 5 s ur K:-fav Q, sv' g- 5' .fl 1 'ff ,. Q C7 i I ,Sr - 5 1 Q- f . , If .X f ,X -X , . v r , , -,ge -A,v'4'c 1? . Q . - , A f assi . X - ' A ' Q., . .A vim 9' ' ' .4-,waz ,- ,.-f .. 33- ' 31 V 'Cf' X-1 X 'A' 1- '22 x f . Q' m gf- I cw XJ f -.JK '-N sw-f 6 Hia . 5, . 'GUI ts A I W W sr , sf N x . ,..-- 4---v - , x ' f t -V t . K J' . ' 'TD I X, , 1 N V. F, KC. 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Y l In 3... ffifgig- i f - H ,. .V ' ' Ari'-x 1 ,Cy 3 ws, I 'X ic-, 43 T. fn 5 an ' elf 7 A I 2 . l , A w' Q5 1 'f' xl F. 2-iii X Y wfunf A be sb' 19'- kif I. ur' X ef 'vb-uv -: V-A .ZX NU W I.: 'WH es' 4 ,f x W 3 N N- , X Y ' if' I 1 X N -5 We? P , Y . E.. 5 , .. 'U' ,Wx .. I E K , PLHUS, UHHTEEH, HIID LESSUEIS KEEP THE JUHIUHS BUSH FIRST ROW: Corky Barnhart, Marlene Baumgardner, Gertrude Behning, Guilia Bryant, Mary Daun, Carolyn DeBoIt, Joel Drayer. SECOND ROW: Larry Eichler, Ralph Fenton, John Fosnight, Delin Franke, Larry Fuller, Mary Ann Gilbert, Judy Graft. THIRD ROW: Carmen Houser, Shirley Imel, Kay Mackey. FOURTH ROW: Rooksby Mackey, Jim Mahnensmith. FIFTH ROW: Jean Marquardt, Faye Mc- Bride. SIXTH ROW: Gelene Mechling, Betty Meyer, Doris Meyer. SEVENTH ROW: Ramona Miller, Delores Moser, Carol Myers, Sue Ann Quackenbush, Shirley Ross, Jon Rupright, Robert Schuller. EIGHTH ROW: Carolyn Shaffer, Robert Shutt, Carolyn Simerman, Robert Strong, Treva Studabaker, Ervin Werllng, Larry Wilson. CLASS OFFICERS Bob Strong--President, Marlene Baurngardner--Treasurer, John Fosnight--Sgt. of Arms, Corky Barnhart--News Re- porter, Shirley Ross--Secretary, Mary Daun--Sgt. of Arms, Bob Shutt--Vice-President. Sponsored by: HOWARD STAI-IL, Kingsland, Indiana and OSSIAN CLEANERS 32 ?' ir- 5' 1 E' 3 3' 1 Lv, . Q . ff I f.. fgmw 1,,, :M -f . X. X, 'A M wi' N f. v'.iSS,,1x 1 il ' +P' Mb, ' Q' ' Hs. .31 , ff- nr 'R Xvuj 7 A , N ff-W Ax fl' f ' 43'-' 'CEL' , ,H , . fa R ,, :. S 1 Q-5, B F , 1 G , . it : w . ' , r eau: V ' 99 an-. Q.,-.1 3' ,au 1 ' x - I 6, X , Y' x X X N 3 T x W i -l A will Z H Y' X- I Q , ,Q K - Q I Q Y Q ' fr-Q ' L' i n V' . 'L ' Z --1 4 -N j . , , V , - . UUU HBE THE GRHDUTES UF '54 rw C v L? GLENN BAUERMEISTER DONAVEN DANIEL Basketball 3, 45 Soft- BRAUN ball Q, 35 Baseball 45 Noon League 1, Noon League 15 Hi-Y Sgt. of Arms 1, 25 Hi-Y Treasurer 45 Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, A0 ROBERT l. BRYAN Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Soft ball 2, 35 Baseball 45 Track '25 I-li-Y 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y Vice Pres. 35 Hi-Y Pres. 45 Class Play 35 Oracle 45 Bear Facts 45 3 Class Pres. 15 Class Sgt. of Arms 35 Dance Band 4, BOB EDWARD CABLE Noon League 1. LARRY NEAL CURRY Track 2, 3, 45 Noon League 1, 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 3, 45 Band 15 County Chorus 3, 45 Operetta 4. WANDA EILEEN FRANCE Noon League 125 FHA l,2, 3,45 Bear Facts 45 Glee Club 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 Operetta 4. NORMA LEE CONFER FHA 1, 2, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4. CARL EUGENE DAWSON Hi-Y 2, 35 Class Play 35 Band 15 Class Sgt, of Arms 4, ROGER CHARLES FENTON Ag, Club 2, 3,45 Class Play 3 ROSS WAYNE BRYANT - Basketball L 3 4 Noon League 15 H1 Y 1 3 4 I-li-Y Chaplam 4 Oracle 45 Class Pres 'P w BONNIE LOU FOLLIS Noon League 25 Office 25 FHA l,2,3, 45 SSS 1, 2, 3, 45 Class Play 35 SSS Cortes. Sec. 2: SSS Vice Pres. 35 SSS Treas, 45 Oracle 45 Bear Facts 45 Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Girls' Chorus 15 Mixed Chorus 2, 35 County Chorus 2, 35 Op- eretta 1, 45 SSS Camp 35 Class Sec, l5 Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Dance Band 45 4-H 1, 2, 3,45 4-H Health and Safety 15 4-H Pres. 25 4-H Sec. 35 4-H Vice Pres, 45 Sextette 1, 2, 3, 4, BETTY ROSE HOOPENGARDNER FHA 1, 2, 3, 45 SSS L 2, 3, 45 FHA His- torian 45 Oracle 45 Bear Facts 45 Girls' Chorus 15 Mixed Chorus 25 Class Vice- Pres, 2, 35 Librarian 4, DOROTHY LOU KELLER Noon League 25 FHA l, 2, 3, 45 SSS 1, 2, 3, 45 Oracle 45 Bear Facts 45 Girls' Chorus 15 Mixed Chorus 2, 35 Band Twirler 2, 3, 4. JANET MAY McBRlDE Noon League 2, 35 SSS l, 2, 3,45 SSS Rec. Sec. 25 SSS Pres, 45 Oracle 45 Bear Facts 45 Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Girls' Chorus 15 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 County Chorus 2, 3, 45 Operetta 1, 45 Librarian 35 SSS Camp 35 Sextette 1, 2, 3, 4. 5,4-1 ROBERT LEE GEISEL Basketball 2, 3, 45 Soft- ball 2, 35 Baseball 45 Noon League 15 Hi-Y 2, 1, 45 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 County Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 2. Operetta 1,45 Dist, Con- test l, 2, 35 State Con- test 2, 35 Class Vice- Pres, 15 Class Sgt, at Arms 3. LARRY D. HUNTER Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Softball 1, 2, 35 Baseball 45 Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 45 Class Play 35 Oracle 45 Bear Facts 45 Free -Throw Trophy 35 Class Pres. 3, ROSE MARY LLOYD Noon League 2, 35 FHA 1, 2, 3, 45 SSS 1, 2, 3, 45 Class Play 35 Oracle 45 Bear Facts 45 Girls' Chorus 15 Mixed Chorus 2, 35 Librarian 45 Class Reporter 1. SHARRON JEAN MAHNENSMITH FHA l, 2, 3, 45 FHA Vice -Pres. 3, 45 FHA Honor Girl 25 FHA Dist. Historian 15 FHA Chapt, and State Historian 25 SSS 1, 2, 3,45 Class Play 35 Oracle Ed- itor 45 Bear Facts 45 Girls' Chorus 15 Mixed Chorus 2, 35 Librarian 3, 45 Journalism Inst, 4, WAYNE PAUL GRAFT Basketball 25 Softball 35 Baseball 45 Noon League 3, 45 Hi-Y 3,45 Hi-Y Sgt, at Arms 3, 45 Ag. Club 2, 3, 45 Class Treas. '7 GENE ALLEN HILSMIER Basketball 2, 3, 45 Soft- ball 35 Baseball 45 Noon League 1,25 Hi-Y 2, 3, 45 Bear Facts 45 Class Treas, 3. . Lf' ' nh' mlb' '- '.,. .,, ,J 1'-11. Mag .Ninn 1- ' n' A W -I I-7 -Q -1' IOHN E. REIMSCHISEL A K , I ROSELYN JOE ANN MANKEY DONNIE JEAN MARY LOU MILLER Bear Facts 4, MILHOLLAND Edon, Ohio 1, 2, 3. -'F f-fff'f'3!'5 ?T'?' Noon League 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 3, 4, County Chorus 3, 4, Operetta 4. AC 'Q 'E' K CAROL ANN RINEHART Noon League 2, Oracle 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Class Sec, 3, VERLIN DEAN SCHERRER Basketball 2, 3, 4, Softball 3, Baseball 4, Noon League 1, Hi-Y 2, 3,4, Class Play 3, Oracle 4, Bear Facts 4, TWYLA YVONNE SIEVERS Noon League 2, FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Play Prompter 3, Bear Facts 4, Girls' Chorus 1, Librarian 1, 2, 3, Class Treas. 1, Wrangler's Tournament 2. RONALD! SMITH NoonLeague 1 2 3 4 Hi Y2 3 Noon League 1, Ag. Club 4, Class Play 3, Oracle 4, Glee Club 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 3, 4, County Chor- us 3, Operetta 4, WILLIAM E. RODDA Noon League 1, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Class Play 3, Bear Facts Editor 4, Journal- ism Inst, 4, Class Vice-Pres. 4. NANCY JOAN SHAFFER Noon League 2, SSS 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Play 3, Oracle 4, Bear Facts 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Chorus 1, Mixed Chorus 2, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Operetta 1, 4, Sextette 1, 2, 3, 4, Dance Band 4, DDCIE LOU SMITH FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, FHA Song Leader 2, SSS 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Play 3, Oracle 4, Bear Facts 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3,4, Girls' Chorus 1, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4: Coun- ty Chorus 2, 3, Operetta 1,4, Librarian 3, Girls' State 4: Sextette 1, 2, 3,4. Q, .-.-if .J KENT SPENCER Basketball 2, 3, 4, Baseball 4, Track 2, Noon League 1, Hi-Y 2, 3,4, Class Play 3, Bear Facts 4, Class Secretary 2, RUTH ANN WEGMAN SSS 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, RUTH ANN WERLING Noon League 2, FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, FHA Parliamentarian 1, FHA Editor 2, SSS 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Play 3, Oracle 4, Bear Facts 4, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, Yell Leader 3, Librarian 3, 4, Class Sgt, of Arms 4, Girls 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls 4-H Pres. 3, Girls 4-H Vice-Pres, 2, Girls 4-H Reporter 1, Boys 4-H 1, 2, 3, Boys 4-H Sec. and Treas. 2, MJLDRED ANN WICKLIFFE FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, FHA District Song Leader 3, FHA Sec. 4, SSS 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Play 3, Oracle 4, Bear Facts 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Girls' Chorus 1, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, County Chorus 2, 3, Operetta 1, 4, Librarian 3, Class News Reporter 1, Class Sgt. of Arms 2, Sextette 1, 2, 3, 4, L..- 3 GLORIA JEAN SPRINGER EDWARD THIELE DICK TODD SSS 1, 2, 3, 4, Bear Facts Elmhurst 1, 2, 3, Hi-Y Basketball 2, 3, Softball 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, 4, Ag. 4. 1, Noon League 1, Hi Y Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, 2, Ag. Club 2, Class Operetta 4, Librarian 4, Reporter 3, CAROL IEANETTE WERLING FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, SSS 1, 2, 3, 4, Oracle 4, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Sec- retary 4, NORMAN WERLING Basketball 2, 3, Baseball 4, Track 3, Noon League 1, 2, 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Hi- Y Sec, and Treas. 4, Oracle 4, Class President 4, SUNYA WILSON Noon League 3, SSS 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Play 3, Oracle 4, Bear Facts 4, Glee Club 2, 3,4, Girls' Chorus 1, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3,4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Operetta 4, Sextette 1, 2, 3, 4, Dance Band 4. 3 7 W QQ.. +44 sill f ' '- -.M ,, :wr T' fs' W- -i--W-sais, 5-s, Vv ll ..5-9-s if il nj -4, '18 -if L- BOTTOM ROW: M. Moser, C. Lee, M. Mechling, P. Sorlie, D. Harkenrider, C. Heckber, M. McGee, J. Corn, R. Ross, S. Shaffer, L. Stahl, W. Reppert, E. Reed, S. Elzey. MIDDLE ROW: B. Imel, R. Carnes, R. Herman, J. Dun- can, K. Meyer, L. Yager, L. Taylor, B. Byerly, G. Carnes, G. Mclmosh, R. Werling, P. Witte, D. Graft. TOP ROW: J. VanMeLer, W. Springer, E. Rogers, M. Baumgardner, Mrs. and Mr. L. Yager, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Benson, Mrs. and Mr. H. Andes, Mrs. and Mr. C. Ellis, E. Rodda, P. Eichler, N. Gilbert, M. Scherrer, B. Hiser. SEHIURS SEE SIGHTS HND SUEHERU Following the overnight trip from home we landed in Washington D. C. , we stormed the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. Ramsacked the white house, ate in the famous Speaker's Dining Room QMacArthur also ate herelg captured the Capital, and here we are, rulers of the U. S. The picture proves it. From where we sit, in this picture, we expect to walk where Washington walked at Mt. Vernon, sail the Potomac at night, view the famous Smithsonian Museurn, and other famous Washington D. C. sights. Departing from here we expect to descend upon Broadway, to sail with Henry Hudson around Manhattan, to slum in the Bowery, to jostle with the elite on Fifth Avenue, to see the Bums beat the Phillies: to travel with Ichabod Crane up the Hudson to the home of Fara and his master, to be a cadet at West Point, and to enjoy the Rockettes of Radio City, and marvel to the wonder of South Pacific. Home we come conquerors of the U. S. Sponsored By: JOHNSON'S JEWELRY STORE, Ossian, Indiana X UUU HBE UUH UU-IUUHHEHS A 545 V1 10 ll l7 18 I9 '24 2516 N -.1 ' l 1 . X r 1 w w ' 1 Mrs. Woodward, Mrs. Hoopengardner, EVe1Yn Yagerf our and Mrs. Quackenbush are the women re- SeC1'eta1'Y, Can be found sponsible for our very appetizing meals. C0Utim1a11Y running an errand for someone. Mrs. Bunting and Mr. Lewis have the job of keeping our school clean and present- able. F. Thiele, A. Lewis, R. Woodward, K. Melching, H. Stahl, C. Miller, L. Yager, C. Fenton, J. Hatfield, I. Dun- can, and W. Werling are our efficient bus drivers. Sponsored by: OSSIAN LUMBER COMPANY, Ossian, Indiana and URBAN CITY GARAGE, Ossian, Indiana Y. A if I -vs. 2 law 5 '34 A : i I , V .4 F., g . 1 3 gkgi, ' 'xw.. A L 93, '1 Qs A ?fh,75hJAu 41 .v A ' ' .9 n ' . . is MN ,. 'su' 5 .0 ' G -W H I ' ' ' ' J Q ' 'H-I .. fl 'Q r '32 4-.f 4 g , .3 4 1 4 as HCTIVITIES 1-iii, fb . 2-11-,, ff Our activities are very numerous As we count them one by oneg But We will never regret that which is finished, Or those that are going to come. Sponsored by: MAHNENSMITH BROTHERS Coal-Trucking Phone 95-M Ossian, Indiana N4 V -M-.lv Z' if ,Q - my -V U QL .Wk , I 'li .ef LEFT: S. Mahnensmith, B. Follis. RIGHT-STANDING: R. Werling, L. Hunter, B. Hoopengardner, V. Scherrer, J. Reimschisel, B, Rodda, R. Bryant, R. Lloyd. SITTING: M. Wickliffe. D. Smith, D. Keller THE UEHRBUUH UIELUS THIS TU UUU Editor ........ Sharron Mahnensmith Assistant Editor . . . . Bonnie Follis Art Editor . . . ....... Bob Bryan Sports Editor . ..... Norman Werling Snapshots .... Nancy Shaffer, Janet McBride Senior 81 Faculty . ..... Carol Rinehart Activities ...... Carol Werling Business Manager ....... Sunya Wilson Advertising and Circulation .... Dixie Smith, Betty Hoopengardner, Dorothy Keller, John Reimschisel, Bill Rodda, Rose Mary Lloyd, Ruth Werling, Mildred Wickliffe, Larry Hunter, Verlin Scherrer, Ross Bryant The Oracle Staff is continually busy pasting pictures, writing copy, making headlines, meeting deadlines, and doing numerous other jobs to make this yearbook the very best we can. We, the staff, hope you will enjoy looking at it as much as we have in planning and putting it together. LEFT, STANDING: S. Wilson, C. Werling, N. Werling, B. Bryan, J. McBride, N. Shaffer. SEATED: C. Rinehart. RIGHT: J. M. Benson, Mrs. Donaghy, sponsors. BEHH FHCTS SIHFF IHFUHHIHIIUH UIISE Editor .... -..- B lu Rodda Associate Editor , ....... Bonnie Follis Sports .... ....... K ent Spencer Humor . ..... Dorothy Kelle r, Nancy Shaffer, Larry Hunter, Janet McBride Exchange , . Betty Hoopengardner, Sharron Mahnensmith Treasurer . . ....,...... Gene I-lilsniier Ossian Journal ............... Twyla Sievers Reporters .... Rosemary Lloyd, Verlin Scherrer, Dixie Smith, Mildred Wickliffe, Ruthie Werling, Gloria Springer, Sunya Wilson, Roselyn Mankey Art Editor . ........ Bob Bryan Sponsor ........ .... . .Miss Glass 5 -s N 1- x 4 tt: ..,, -. TOP-LEFT: B. Follis, Miss Glass, K. Spencer, B. Rodda. RIGHT: M. Wickliffe, D. Smith, V. Scherrer, R. Lloyd, R. Werling, G. Springer, S. Wilson, R, Mankey, SITTING: B. Rodda. BOTTOM-LEFT: B. Bryan, G. Hilsmier, S. Mahnensmith, T. Sievers, B. Hoopengardner, RIGHT: STANDING: D. Keller, I. McBride, L. Hunter. SITTING: N. Shaffer, W. France. As the all important day draws near, that of the deadline, we find the paper staff very busy, First the editors and sponsor checking the galley proof and dummy, the reporters with their finished copies ready to hand in, the humorists laughing at their jokes, and the rest of the staff rushing to meet that deadline, give all of us a feeling of excitement that only the press knows, Sponsored by: ELZEY AND SON, Ossian, Indiana I -- . at 4. --W Lp, p Tri: 4 lA Q 3. ROW 111. Reppert, B. Bryan, D. Strong, D. Baumgardner, S. Earl, N. Bauermeister, B. Johnson, R. Thiele, R. Gresley, D. Thiele, F. Schorey, N. Burke, C. Henry. ROW 2: L. Wolf, R. Paxson, J. Roeback, T. Melching, D. Marquardt, K. Huffer, J. Hostetter, L. Hilsmier. ROW 3: A. Fries, I, Woodward, T. Stevens, T. Woodward, T. Roebacls, B. Ginzel, A. Meyers, B. lxlilholland, N. Bauermeister, J. Sorlie. ROW 41 Mr. Lee, sponsor, R. Rupright, L. Hendricks, T. Groneau, W. Bailey, B. Donaghy, W. Paxson, A. Young, B. Patten, J. Hatfield, J. Pilcher, Mr. Benson, sponsor. . I LTYTIFQQ. 151. . I -tr .. ., .. .....4.L. ROW 1: N. Werling, D. Todd, R. Fenton, W. Graft, B. Geisel, G. Hilsmier, B. Bryan. ROW 21 G. Bauermeister, R. Bryant, B, Strong, L. Fuller, R. Shutt, V. Scherrer, L. Hun- ter. K. Spencer. ROW 31 Mr. Lee, sponsor, E. Werling, J. Fosnight, B. Rodda, E. Thiele, J. Mahnensmith, L, Curry. ROW 4: C. Dawson, R. Smith, D. Franke, J. Rupright, L, Eichler, B. Schuller, L. Wilson, J. Drayer, Mr. Benson, sponsor. HUU HHf THE HI-H BHHS CHEHTUHS UF HIGH STHHUHHDS STANDING: Sponsor . . . .... Mr. Lee Vice President. . . Jim Mahnensmith Sergeant of Arms . ..., Wayne Graft, Glenn Bauermeister Sponsor ...... . . . Mr. Benson SEATED: Secretary and Treasurer . . . Norman Werling President ..... . . . Bob Bryan Chaplain . . Ross Bryant Their purpose is: To create, maintain, and extend through- out the school and community high standards of Christian charac- ter. There are 75 members in the Club. A party was held for the initiation of new members. Their highlight of the year was the Best Girl Banquet. Sponsored by: VOGUE SHOPS, INC. and LINN SAURER Bluffton, Indiana 45 FHUHI USSIHH HIGH SIIHUIH USSIHH, IHDIHHH EDITOR - Shar INESS MA THE HHHCLE UF 1954 LUUHS HT HHH H if Lil , 45 il ke im Rosemary Lloyd, Treasurer, Betty Hoopengardner, Historian, Guilia Bryant, Pres., Judy Graft, Editor, Linda Smith, Song Leader, Sharron Mahnensmith, Vice Pres., Mildred Witzkliffe, Secretary, Mrs. Harrah, Sponsor, FUTURE HUIUEUIHHEHS LUUUIUU FUR UEUI HURIZUUS si 3 P-5 E, e:-11 .gf 5s 1 Dixie Smith, Sonja Huffer, Ruth Werling, Rosemary Lloyd, STANDING: Bessie DQWSOH. Rosalie Franke. CHI01 F0lliS Linda Smith, Mildred Wickliffe, Joan Young, Dalene Elzey, C31'01 Wefliflg. Bonnie F01liS, SEATED: Doris Lassiter. Lutisha Mackey, Betty Rose Hoopengardner, Sharron Mahnen- Deanna Bfyam. Twyla 5SiVBl'S. Waflda FIHHCC. NOUTIB ' smith. Confer. - L I L Carolyn DeBo1t Gelene Mechling 1 Judy Graft Sue Quackenbush Shirley Imel Guilia Bryant Z i Dorothy Keller Mary Ann Gilbert Delores Moser Marlene Baumgardner 1ST TABLE: S. I-lower, I. Carnes, D. Bryant, R. Werling, R. Sills, J. Srmerrnan, B. Elzey, J. Pulfer, C. Hosterrer. END TABLE: R. Reinhart, S. Adams, J. Hilsmier, J. Herbsr, B. Willrams, J. Schorey, B. Roussey, A. Marquardr, J. Hostetter, S. Isnogle, J, Earhart, J. Schorey, G. Herbst. STANDING: Mrs. Harrah, B. Follis, B. Dawson, K. Mackey, V. Werling, G. Bryant, R. Krergh, J. Graft, K. Gronau, S. Shadday, C. Hilsmrer, N. Donaghy, I. Weinland, B. Schuller, M. Ressler, J, Rutledge, D. Breberstien, S. MeC11ntock, I. Shadday, J. Fate, C. Hamilton, C. Habeggar, S. Roembke, P. Bauer- rneister, C. Follis, R. Franke, B. Isnogle. 4-H HLUJHUS UH THE JUB - , y - 1, 'R a J.. -:anew : ln 1 lu 7 YQ ,' fi? ID gnu N . y. 1+ Q' lv 3 115' f'.QfV?f'f .t T ' T f.. ' l I Jef: ,QI X-Pr yi .ff Q, M VT- ' ,fax x L' S A-1 I ul? ' . A . A184 buffy 1ST TABLE: N. Lipp, R. Thiele, W. Sills, T. Fiedler, L. Graft, D. Heckber, A. Werling, B. Franke. ZND TABLE: C. Werling, S. Adams, V. Werling, J. Graft, R. Franke, G. Dawson, B. Schuller, R. Springer, R. Gilbert, J. Kleinknight, M. Springer. STANDING: R, Fenton, R. Schuller, R. Fenton, E. Werling, E. Thiele, D. Franke, G. Bauerrneister, Mr. Coleman, B. Milholland, L. Hendricks, T. Gronau, N. Bauermeister, J. Reppert, R. Reimschisel, N. Bauermeister, B. Donaghy, R. Reimschisel, D. Thiele, B. Ginzel, C. Henry Qlli 1 ! sq: .Af--R . E4 'xl if 3 'jf v. aka I SITTING: Joyce Bowman, Linda Rupright. Jane Bowman, Pat Glass Carolyn Eichler, Sally I-lower, Carol Follis, Rosalie Franke, Corky Barnhart. STANDING: Treva Siudabaker, Carolyn Sim- merman, Doris Lassiter, Deanna Bryant, Delores Moser, Wanda Clark, Judy Roeback, Shirley Ross Sharon Kumfer, Marlene Clark, Kay Mackey, Marlene Baumgard- ner, Inez Carnes, Carol Myers, Sharon Clark, Valera Dettmer. FIRST ROW: Wanda Werling, Eleanor Schueler, Dixie Smith, Anita Lloyd, Carol Adams, LaDonna Smith, Mildred Wick- liffe, Betty Hoopengardner. SECOND ROW: Nancy Shaffer, Janet McBride, Rose Mary Lloyd, Ruth Werling, Linda Genth, Caroe lyn DeBolt, Gelene Mechling, Faye McBride. THIRD ROW: Bett Meyer, Bonnie Follis, Carolyn Shaffer, Judy Graft, Guilia Bryan Sue Quackenbush, Doris Meyer, Shirley Imel, Mary Ann Gilbert, Sharron Mahnensmith. Dorothy Keller, Delora Mechlilig Linda Roeback, Bessie Dawson. Linda Smith, Sandra Shaffer, Rose Marie Woodward, Doris Springer, Carol Werling, Gloria Springer, Barbara Smith, Bonnie Reed, Alice Drage, Odette Mer- rill, Joan Young, Dalene Elzey, Sonja Huffer, Lutisha Mackey, Lou Ann Archbold, Rhoda Seip, Ruth Wegman, Sunya Wilson. THE HHHS HF SUHSHIHE BLUUJ HT CHHISTHIHS SUNSHINE OFFICERS President ...,.... Janet McBride Recording Secretary . . . . Sandra Shaffer Vice President . . . Marlene Baumgardner 5POHS0r ...... . . Mrs. Coblentz Corresponding Secretary , , Cal-01 Follis Treasurer ..... . Bonnie Follis SPOHSOT - - . . .Mrs. Donaghy JQ The Ossian Chapter of Sunshine Society opened the 1953-54 season with the F. H. A. for a party for all high school girls. At this meeting Janet McBride gave a report on the history of the Sunshine Society. The membership for the year totaled 74 girls and two sponsors, Mrs. Donaghy and Mrs. Coblentz. Some of the activities of the year were initiation of new members with a party for the fathers, mothers, and teachers held Oct. 26 in the auditorium, a mother and daughter reception with installation of new officers, decorating Christmas trees, and also a joint meeting with the Hi-Y for a talk from Mr. Hunter, a policeman. Sponsored by: R. S.-M. STUDIOS Bluffton, Indiana 49 7 rid WUTHEH IS The class of 1953 presented a play called Mother Is A Freshrnan under the direction of Miss Ruby Glass on April 17-18, 1953. The three act comedy starts off hilariously when Abigail Fortitude Abbott plans to go to college with her 'young daughter, Susan. They both fall in love with the teacher of zoology, Professor Michaels, but it is unscrambled at the end of the play. Sponsored by WARE BAKER Bluffton, lndiana CAST OF CHARACTERS Mrs. Abigail Abborr fa widowj. . Susan flier daughrerl ..... Mrs. Miller fa housemorherj. . . . Sandra Elzey . .Carol Ann Lee . Marlene McGee Sylvia . . Roberta Ross Bl-lliny . . Marilyn Moser Helen . . Barbara l-liser Carrie Carol Sue Heckber Clara . Ermalou Rodda Marge . . . Par Sorlie Bobo Max Baumgardner l3Cl4 . . . Bob Imel Howie . Jerry VanMerer Bill . ......... Leonard Taylor fSrudents at Pointer Collegej Dean Gillingham ........ Jerry Duncan CDean of Pointer Collegej Professor Michaels ........ Boyd Byerly 4Who teaches zoologyj Promplers . ...... Delores l-larkenrider Joyce Corn ' -,A 'e , , all A nfnfsnmnn I cr? t . ' 1 r ri. 5 7 l 7:25 ,E K QU V U r l1r,l , V 5 al --...,,,,,4 Q JUHIUHS GIVE L'SEVElIlEElllH SUHllllER The Junior Class of Ossian High School, under the direction of Miss Patricia Conner, presented a three-act comedy play on Oc- tober l6 and 17, 1953. The play, Seventeenth Summer , gives a vision into the life of any normal Ameri- can girl and boy. The girl, Angie, has problems about her social life and making decisions about her future life. All in all, this play was a huge success and everyone enjoyed it immensely. Angie. . Margaret. Lorraine . Kitty . . Mrs. Morrow Mr. Morrow .lack . . . Art . Martin . Jane . Tony . Margie . Fitz . . Prompters . Guila Bryant Carolyn DeBo1t Treva Studebaker . Carol Myers Sue Quackenbush . .Larry Fuller . Robert Shutt . Joel Drayer . Larry Wilson . Doris Meyer Jim Mahnensmith . . Judy Graft Jean Marquardt . Shirley Ross Corky Barnhart THEIR HIUSIII IS FUR UUUH EIIJUUIHEIIT SEXTETTE L. TOR.: J. McBride, B. Follis, S, W11- son, N. Shaffer, D. Smith, M, Wickliffe, These senior girls have been singing all during their high school days. They have entertained for many clubs and church organizations. HARMONE TTES L. TOR.: B. Meyers, S. Imel, D. Meyers, C. DeBo1t. The Harmonettes sang for many groups throughout the year. Perhaps the most out- standing was when they appeared on Stars of To- morrow over WOWO in Fort Wayne. DANCE BAND SEATED, L, TO R.: N. Shaffer, S. Wilson, B. Follis, C. Follis, STANDING: Mr. Fox. The Dance Band played for the sock hops and also for the Christmas Dance with Bob Bryan and the Harmonettes singing. Their selections consisted of fast and slow music. Sponsored by: DR. AND MRS. K. M. WEINLAND Os sian, Indiana UUH HUBEU Biff CLUB IS HLIHHUS SIIIGIHG Ohh BOTTOM ROW: J. McBride, L. Smith, B. Follis, S. Huffer, C. Follis, Miss West, C. Adams, R. Franke, S. Ross, D. Smith, M. Wickliffe. MIDDLE ROW: N. Shaffer, M. Daun, C. DeBo1r, S. Lmel, D. Meyer, B. Meyer, G. Springer, W. France, S. Wilson. TOP ROW: J. Drayer, W. Paxson, R. Shun, L. Fenton, L. Curry, B. Geisel, R. Fenton, D. Milholland, L. Wilson, I. Reimschisel. GLEE CLUB , The Ossian High School Glee Club, under the direction of Miss West, began rehearsals on Oct. 1. The first formal appearance was at the Methodist Memorial Home in Warren, Indiana, on Sunday No- vember 22. This was the sixth consecutive appearance there. They sang A Cappella primarily and their repertiore contained a wide variety of both sacred and secular music. April 9, they participated in the music festival held at Bluffton. The Operetta was presented by the club in the early spring assisted by other members of music classes. Sponsored by ALVIN FOLLIS Farm Bureau Tank Wagon Service Phone Uniondale 42-X Bluffton 1345 53 1 FIRST ROW: A. Myers, L. Archbold, T. Studebaker, D. Benson, S. Wilson. SECOND ROW: S. Ross, N.Shaffer, B. Follis, T. Arnold, C. Follis, Mr. Fox, director. The Ossian Band, under the direction of Mr. Keith Fox, performed at all of the home games and at other county games. Other performances included the county tourney and the Wells County Music Festival. The music played by the band included classics, boogie-woogie, marches, overtures, popular, and semi-classics. The Band Club and the Band Parents Association helped to encourage new members and to promote a better understanding between the band and the school. There will be more students eligible to join the band next year. The band's appearance and performances at home games added much enthusiasm to the students and parents at these exhibitions. PEHFUHIIIEHS HT BHH GHIHES FIRST ROW: I. Morgan, R. Berkheiser, L. Mahnensmith, G. Andes, D. Keller. SEC- ROW: R. Woodward, B. Williams, L. Smith. The twirlers performed at the home games with a different routine each time. They also performed at the county tourney. They have new outfits this year also, Sponsored by RADIO SHACK Ossian, Indiana and YAGER'S BARBER Sl-IGP Ossian, Indiana THE HUIIUHS UF 0.H.S. HBE BESTUUIEU UPUH UUU. :af-A Q' '.fQ 1 Q g P L-iz , . si,1.?.rf, .ti , BOYD BEVERLY was our all-around senior, winning both the Goodfel- lowship Award of 1952-53 by a vote of the student body and also the American Legion Good Citizenship Award for boys. He is now attend- ing Butler University. Our D. A. R. Girl for the year of 1953-54 was BONNIE FOLLIS. She was chosen by the seniors and faculty for dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. HQ: ,IL- Y , The American Legion chose SHIR- LEY SHAFFER as their winner of the Good Citizenship Award for girls. She is a student nurse at the St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. TWYLA SIEVERS was winner of the American Legion Oratorical Con- test. Her oration was entitled Our Constitution--Ordained by Free Men, Sustained by Free Men . 9 1.41 J Sponsored by: WILLIAM RODDA AND SON Os sian, Indiana 7 '.. f HS UUU lUUH THRUUGH THIS BUOY if ' .-...li..1. ' 1 ... .. - . - - ' 'f 'fs L' . -F ,vw il ' 'Ml 41 .KV Nw MMA .ai 1.-.9---1 --' Q .-. ' ., - '.' 4- ' lg-r '55 sn. 7 '7T' . f H15 .ad W..-n ' Q ad-r J ,1 4171A 5- 1. SPUHTS if'?!lllIW' The sports at Ossian High School Are well divided throughout the yearg But you'11 always see, even in rain, snow or sleet, The fans ready to cheer. This page and the facing one are sponsored by BULTEMEIER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY R.R. ffl, Decatur, Indiana S ,gg UUB SPRING SPUHT IS IHHCH TOP ROW: B. Schuller, N. Werling, J. Fosnight, B. Donaghy, L. Curry, T. Roeback, B. Milholland, B. Kumfer. BOTTOM ROW: Coach Andes, R. Shutt, J. VanMeter, J. Mahnensmith, E. Werling, R. Dalrymple, T. Woodward. SITE PARTICIPANTS STANDING Bluffton Lancaster, Montpelier, Third Ossian ' Hoagland Hoagland, Harlan, Third Ossian Bluffton Lancaster, Petrolemn, Third Ossian Bluffton County Meet Third No individual school records changed. County Track Meet Scene Sponsored by, THE DUTCH MILL Bluffton, Indiana 58 Mir 11- ..v+ 1- ' I A lQ-'.'N- sipna-I.',,. ,,. - rf 1- X, M. ..,. FIRST ROW: W. Graft, S. Earl, N. Werlrug, T. Woodward, I. Ruprrghr, B. Bryan, B. Geisel, G. Bauermeister. SECOND ROW: Coach Andes, J. Mar- quardt, K. 1-luffer, L. Fuller, D. Baumgardner, J. Fosnighl, L. Hunter, V. Scherrer, J. Mahnensmith, G. Hilsmier, K. Spencer. USSIHH CHUWHED BHSEBHLL UHHHIPS HGHIH! The Ossian Bears, by winning the l953 Wells County baseball championship, land previous by the '51 and '52 softball championshipsl gained permanent possession of the Vim Trophy. The club once more went through an undefeated season, aking all seven games from the county schools plus one nore from Adams Central. Many of the Bears victories were by a decidedly decisive margin. The pitchers' records were as follows: Scherrer 5 wins, Hunter Z victories, and Bryan l triumph. In hitting, Bob Geisel led with a .600 average, Glenn Bauermeister was runner-up with a .533 to his credit. The entire team hit at a .439 clip throughout the eight games played. The consensus, then, is that our Bears made an impressive and satisfactory shift back to baseball. There- fore, we're hoping for great things and looking forward to another good year in 1954. Sponsored by - CHRONISTER DRUG STORE Ossian, Indiana fa f. I '! . E. .-3 Cla-ff flak rvgfkrlrgi il.. lr fvmlillli l ,,,vf i -I iii A 1 - 512: fy ELLS Lovufy W if i vm s. T lil? wllu N. , l' i - Vw 5-Q ,ai r llfyyr ,buh glqzn I AFT 9uM,f,'n1'nIfv ll: 1 sp ' GLX '40 Z1 '7 -GNL? 'ima wg., Y. 15 '. X 59 -it Nw' .' if x. 1 . . la-slug - C E9 , :vi N X Uhjl, lgixl -U -gif air l .QSAEIV 'Sam jx: L3 xi ,. M If Al I A ff ' E51 .x .V gsuf QLSPQB A X' , Q59 'I 'T ,, ,ffk is 4'-my! In .-W ve- TOP ROW: T. Arnold, D. Van Meter, R. Trimble, I. Reimschisel, T. McAfee, B. Hoopen- gardner, D. Benson. BOTTOM ROW: Mr. Benson, Prin., B. Blair, J. Burke, L. Shutt, J. Hunter, L. Berkheiser, W. Crane, Coach, Andes. Sponsored by: GLOBE HATCHERY Ouality Chicks Feeds 8: Supply Phone 130B D. L. HABEGGER Ossian, Indiana DR. M. A. DAVIDOFF Ossian, Indiana The Teddy Bears achieved a successful season by winning 10 games and losing only l, an overtime to Lancaster, which was later avenged, meanwhile outscoring their opponents 478 points to 251 points. We surely hope that these boys may do good things for Ossian's basketball in the future. TEDUU BEHHS HHH CUBS ..... UUH FUTURE VHHSITU The Cubs of '53-'54 proved to be an experimental club with Coach Andes playing many different boys to test in- dividual abilities. The importance of this is shown by the fact that this team will be expected to provide all but two of next year's varsity. Statistics show the Cubs compiled a 6 won 12 lost record, scoring 587 points as against their opponents 609. TOP ROW: Coach Andes, S. Earl, T. Gronau, B. Patten, T. Woodward, I. Marquardt, N Bauermeister, Mr. Benson, Prin. BOTTOM ROWg J. Fosnight, D. Baumgardner, C. Henry J. Sorlie, B. Bryan, B. Ginzel, B. Strong. Harry Andes.. .coach. . . easy going... understanding. . . optimistic. THHHH UUU HIH UUUH EFFORTS H!! Kerry I-Iuffer and Tom Woodward.. .Student managers... dependable. . . ambitious. .. ' essential. .4 ,,,.i54f ' 2 Carolyn DeBo1t, Shirley Imel, Marlene Baumgardner, and Delores Moser. . .yell-leaders. . .full of pep... always happy. . . high-spirited. Sponsored by: SUDDETH AUTO WRECKING CO. and HEART CLUB BEVERAGES Bluffton, Indiana PHESEIIIIH6 THE VHRSlI9.....l953-54 UUUHIU UHHITIPS The Ossian Bears wound up their 1953-54 season with a 9 won - 9 lost regular season record. Three more wins were recorded in County Tourney play including 'the victory over Jackson in the final game of the tournament giving the Bears their second consecutive County Tourney championship. For Ossian this was a fitting way to open championship the new gymnasium. Another three wins were set down in the Sectional before losing the final game to Bluffton. Totaled together this shows a 15 won, IO lost record. BOB BRYAN. . .accurate shooter. . .good free-throw artist. . .terrific rebounder despite size. 'W KENT SPENCER. . . Senior Q I .N . , .. .threat under boards... I I ' xx good corner shot. T - 'I . 9' 'TM - gyll .VH '25 If 12.53, ,1 '. 3 County Champs again! A Sponsored by: HUNTINGTON LABORATORIES, INC. Huntington, Indiana BROADVIEW FLORISTS AND GREENHOUSES Phone H-3346 Fort Wayne, Indiana Tf' 1 -ful . '- xn 'ATN V - S Ld JON RUPRIGHT. . . Junior. showed much improvement basic cog next season. . . accurate shooter. . .lots of drive. LARRY HUNTER. . . hard driver. . . excellent playrnaker .. . high point man. . .mainstay of season. Left him like he was standing still Sponsored by: HARRY COUCH Farm Bureau lnsurance 7 BOB GEISEL. . . best re- bounder on squad. . . danger- ous on pivot.. .accurate set shot from side. fr. i ...gg How High the Moon VERLIN SCHERRER. . . sub- stantial playmaker. . . good set shot... regular starter. X '- Dunn I Q - NL' no' F: v Sponsored by: GERBER FURNITURE ku:.u:n,:u9 Bluffton, Road 1, Indiana '- Congratulations Class of '54 BARR'S FEED 54 1 The team was in a huddle. GLENN BAUERMEISTER. . when not a starter a potential replace- ment. . . fine jump shot. N-vu xv. +ve ir, , ggxxn fi X t f J fill , X 4, ' ' ' JIM MAI-INENSMITH. . . junior. . .benefited from this year's experience.. . pos- sesses speed, drive, and hustle. Excuse me! 06 f' ,E E Four against two xl'-'N-xl N., ROSS BRYANT.. .good sub GENE HILSMIER. . . depend able replacement. . .can substitute for guard or for- ward. sponsored by .. ,. and HoovER BARBER SHOP Bluffton, Indiana Kingsland, Indiana stitute at pivot post one handed corner shot---fine rebounding i Q UUU llllll FIHD PEOPLE PAGES 4 to 39 ACTIVITIES PAGES 40 to 55 SPORTS PAGES 56 to 66 EE' B You, the seniors who completed twelve successive years, now bid a fond farewell to Ossian High School. FRONT ROW: R. Lloyd, N. Shaffer, M. Wickliffe, S. Mahnensmith, V. Scherrer, Miss Mahnensmith, our first grade teacher. BACK ROW: B. Follis, T. Sievers, N. Confer, B. Rodda, I, Reimschisel, D. Milholland, R, Bryant, K. Spencer, G. Hilsmier, B. Bryan, L. Hunter. ABSENT: Dixie Smith. fHRElllEll TU UUU You have advanced from Grade l to Grade 12, through all their various activities, clubs, and contests. You have at last reached that ultimate goal which is that of every student of O. H. S ............... the diploma received and the day of graduation. You will face a new, large world. One filled with many people and opportunities. No matter how far-flung old chums and class- mates may be, however, there will always remain that pleasant corner in your heart filled with the memories of Ossian High. 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