Ossian High School - Oracle Yearbook (Ossian, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1960 volume:

Oe:n • h ' lni ' „P.9l . ' ' i ' ' WW IIBRAR „ 3 1833 01731 2510 GENEALOGY 977.80? 0S7OR 1960 THE 1960 ORACLE OSSIAN HIGH SCHOOL OSSIAN, INDIANA EDITOR — BETTY BARNES ASSOCIATE EDITOR — DENNEY WILSON BUSINESS MANAGER — CARYL HABEGGER ADVISOR — CHARLES R. FULLHART HANDS Oh hands which do my bidding Teach me how to live And service to my fellows freely give Teach me lasting sportsmanship Give me eternal friendships Prepare me, give me strength That I may reach my goal at length. Not only are hands symbolic but they are also quite meaningful. Our hands enter into every phase of our daily lives, at home, play, and especially school. We ex- tend our hands in friendship, meeting new people and in having fun. Our hands work to increase our knowl- edge, enabling us to better understand ourselves and others. Our hands help others as well as ourselves through our organizations and activities. Our hands play together and strive for good sportsmanship. And most important of all, our future lives are being molded by the faithful hands of our devoted faculty. Yes, our hands do enter into every phase of our daily lives. amfflaai i: T Ifc: : ... Hi. I • TABLE OF CONTENTS OPENING SECTION 4 CLASSES 14 ACTIVITIES 22 SPORTS 36 PEOPLE 50 FACULTY 53 SENIORS 62 UNDERCLASS 67 GRADES 77 Darlene Bibberstine is looking for information for her many The library is not only a source of reading material, but also ' speeches and reports. serves as the Bear Facts headquarters. ■ THESE ARE THE FAMILIAR SCENES OF OUR SCHOOL LIFE Mr. Andes ' counseling services are not confined to his office alone, are they Jerry? Lunchtime is one of the most popular times in the school day. We take every opportunity to catch up on the happenings of the day. The television set in the study hall which is placed there during the World ' s Series keeps the avid sports fan up to dati We can understand the Boy ' s Life, Fran, but what about those baby bottle nip- ples. The lunchroom at noon, class parties, looking for books in the librar) — these and many other scenes make up our school life. Our hands are continuously kept busy, not with lessons alone but with decorating for parties, committee work for clubs, gathering books for classes, getting into mischief . . . All of these go together to make up our everyday life at Ossian. All sorts of shoes, including the pointed toe, gym shoes, desert boots, flats, and the Queen Anne heel, became the rage this year. Along with the new shoes came the shaggy dog sweaters. NEW FACES AND FADS DESCEND ON OSSIAN A reading improvement class was started last year under the direction of Mrs. Mead. Miss Glass and Mr. Andes arranged for our representative, E. Ross Adair, to come to the school and tell about governmental functions. The shop class made many repairs around the school during the year. Tom Johnson didn ' t want to stay around to find out what was new during Cap MacKenzie ' s demonstration on liquid air. Margaret Resler, high salesman for the Seniors ' magazine drive, demonstrates some of her selling techniques. The Sophomores sell Christmas candy during the holiday season in order to make money for their Senior trip. WE ARE FOREVER TRYING TO EARN MONEY One of our unforgettable high school activities is raising money. With pen sales in Junior High, bake sales as Freshmen, suppers and candy sales as Sophomores, con- cessions and Christmas card sales our Junior year, and the Magazine subscriptions topping our projects our Senior year, we are kept busy. Through our fund-raising projects we not only earn money for our Senior trip but we learn good salesmanship and meet many people, some of them being real characters. Thus throughout the year our hands are kept active. Cleaning up after the home games is one of the many iobs that the Juniors have to do. Another Junior project, selling Christmas cards, takes .i lot of work. Cleaning up after the noon meal is no little task for Bob Williams, Sam Arnold, Ken Eisberg, and Jim Trumbower. Working in the south office is one of the duties performed by the girls interested in secretarial work. Judy Pulfer helps sixth period. OUR WORK NEVER SEEMS TO CEASE Our library helpers, represented by Tony Kaufman, David Martin, and Bette Roussey, not only help Miss Glass, but they help us find the books and magazines that we want. 3 Taking pictures for the Bear Facts and Oracle keeps Larry Dafforn continuously on the go. There always seems to be something to keep our hands busy and more often than not it ' s work. Through our extra jobs around the school we learn responsibility and usually manage to have some fun along with the work. One of the many special programs that was presented in the gym was the Christmas program. Under the direction of Miss West and Miss Glass, the Robed Choir and Speech Class re-enacted the story of the birth of Jesus Christ through song and still life scenes. OUR GYM SEES MUCH ACTIVITY During bad weather the grade school children make good use of the gym. Our gym certainly does see much activity. What girl can ever forget doing calisthenics at the Fish Fry, or what boy can ever forget the nightly practices before the big game. The gym serves as a haven for our prospective ball players and cheerleaders during bad weather. As the spectators scramble for their seats before ball games and programs, the gym takes the confusion in stride. It shares our moans and groans in moments of defeat and rejoices when our battle is won. Yes, our gym does see a lot of activity. Oh, those aching muscles ! Golly, they do praaice so; e:;;--.c5. ' The long awaited for moment has finally arrived ! Carj ' l and Dean are being crowned queen and king of the Sweetheart Dance. Mem- bers of the Court are: Arj-ln Reinhard, John Woodward, Dean Archbold. Dave Gemmer, Donna Walker, Caryl Habegger, Judy Hilsmier, and Barb Melton. Blaring record players and soft dreamy music, tight skirts and frothy formals, bright lights and dim candles all set the way for gay hearts. After screaming at the top of our lungs at our home games, rock ' n ' roll fans dance up a storm in the cafeteria. Reigning over the Sweetheart Dance is the king and queen, a Senior boy and girl elected by popular vote. Swingers galore can be found at the various square dances held at the school. Dancing certainly does lead the way to gay hearts. The Sophomores ' Christmas Dance attracted a large number of teens. Everyone has a wonderful time at the Sweetheart Dance as music sets the mood for a gala evening. The teenagers weren ' t the only ones that enjoyed dancing at the Sophomore ' s Christmas Dance. Dean and Caryl lead the court in a dance after their crowning. DANCING LEADS THE WAY TO GAY HEARTS At the after-game dances sponsored by the Juniors everyone had a good time learning new steps, joking with others, and having fun. iismai ! iiSBiiBUi ■ ! ' 1 -1 — TT SITTING, left to right: L. Shutt, A. Drayer, B. Blair, B. Crane, J. Hostetter, Jury. STANDING: V. Booker, M. Springer, J. Gerwig, L. Mahnensmith, K. Rodda, P. Gallacher, R. Rupright, L. McBride, J. James, S. Isnogle, R. Springer, L. Patten, L. Quackenbush, P. Long. SENIOR PLAY I OUR AMATEUR DRAMATISTS THE PEOPLE VERSUS MAXINE LOWE PLAY CAST Maxine Lowe Adella Drayer James Hathaway Lynn Shutt Warren Cass Bill Crane Jessalyn Meredith Joan Hostetter Judge John Weston Brad Blair Carla Leslie Pat Gallacher Will Bond Maurice Springer Ed Brushelt Richard Springer Frank Marston Paul Long Court Attendant Vernon Booker Alice Jackson Karen Rodda Vincent Barclay Jerry Gerwig Minnie Sraussen Judy James Eve Vijonne Ruth Ann Rupright Rose Malone Linda Mahnensmith Sarah Lorrison Lois McBride Dr. Frederick Milgrim Larry Patten Thomas Quinn Lyle Quackenbush Irene Holt Sue Isnogle Jury Sponsored by FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO. Bluffton, Indiana Maxine Lowe, after being accused of killing her husband, is put on trial. As her lawyer strives to save her life she practically condemns herself by re- fusing to tell everything that she knows. The witnesses, however, bring to light several unknown incidences which prove her innocence. 12 y ffp f ' k i SITTING, left to right: J. Weinland, J. Earhart, B. Heckley, D. Reinhard, G. Adam, S. Archbold, T. Kinerk, R. Reinhard. STANDING: T. Fiedler, R. Waterson, J. Thrasher, H. Spenn, S. Shadday, C. Hostetter, S. Patten. 3ISPLAY THEIR TALENTS JUNIOR PLAY A MAN CALLED PETER ' PLAY CAST Peler Marshall Bill Heckley Cathrine Marshall Gerry Adam Peter Johti Marshall David Rinehard Susan Grant Ruth Ann Rinehard George Yost Toby Kinerk Marian Grant Jackie Weinland Steven Grant Tom Feidler Joe Keating Steve Archbold Judith Bickle Judy Earhart Jennie Bickle Rosalie Waterson Allan Talbot Harold Spenn Nancy Everetts Carolyn Hostetter Barbara Logan Sally Shadday Senator Polk Stan Patten Hulda Janis Thrasher Sponsored by R. S. M. STUDIO Bluffton, Indiana IL R To Peter Marshall, life was sen ' ice to others. His family, church, commu- nit} ' , and even his countrj- looked to him for guidance. The heart warming experiences which were relived by the cast proved that spiritual things are worth more than material possessions. 13 CLASSES PREPARE ME . . . THAT I MIGHT REACH MY GOAL AT LENGTH All of those intent faces are looking at a world map, one of the symbols of a history course. WE EXPLORE THE PAST IN HISTORY AND LATIN One of the highlights of government class was the trip to the Wells county court. Exploring the past can be interesting. Studying ancient Rome ' s language and customs reveals their culture, tradi- tions and myths of gods and goddesses which have been passed down from generation to generation. Learning the different phases of our country ' s history and government enables us to better participate in our own local governments. Map study not only reveals the nations of today ' s world, but it tells of the rise and fall of the nations of the past. Although we may not be fully aware of th e values of a knowledsje of history, we unconsciously use it every day. Everj ' one is eager to answer questions in Mr. Fetter ' s classes. She ' s usually right, when it comes to Latin, Stan, so there ' s not much use in arguing with her. ji ii. Who can ever forget dissecting frogs in biology? Miss Amsler must be an old pro. It doesn ' t stem to bother her a bit. The advanced algebra class is getting back one of their exams up, Denney, it can ' t be that bad. MATH AND SCIENCE CHALLENGE US It ' s experiment time once again in chemistry class. Please try to keep the contents of those test tubes off the ceiling. Experimenting begins in the seventh grade science classes. Before they ' re seniors they should be real pros. The values of a curriculum dominatecl by math and science are often underestimated. In this age of Sputniks great numbers of scientists and mathematicians are needed to compete against Russia in the race to outer space. But even the student who isn ' t interested in a scientific career will find math and science in- teresting. Algebra, plain and solid geometrj-, advanced algebra, and trig make up Ossian ' s math curriculum, while chemistr}-, physics, and biolog) ' are offered in the science field. Break- ing down compounds and analyzing them, trying to find the volume of a q-linder, or solving an equation are only a few of the problems that challenge the math and science student, so you can see that math and sci- ence aren ' t for the birds. Physics can be fun. experiments and all, ■Van Meter for a teacher. shen Tou have Mr. t If everyone tried as hard as Ronnie did they ' d be done in no time at all. By the way those things they ' re repairing are harrows. The projects undertaken by the boys taking a vocational high school course are many and varied. Each industrial art student is re- quired to have a home project — the high school boys make desks, cabinets, or chests, while the Junior High students make shelves or end tables. In advanced drafting the boys into engineering and architecture while the first and second semester students are trained in the fundamentals of mechanical and engineering drawing. Agricultural stu- dents study farm management, prices, soil judging, and repairs. They advance into electric welding, farm carpentry, animal nutrition, pasture varieties, and fertilizing techniques. OUR HANDS ARE TRAINED especially when you have Metal lathe work really isn ' t as hard as it looks, Mr. Hille as a teacher. ■With a t-square and bow pencil in hand the mechanical drawing class designs everything from simple tools to complex motors. When the Junior High shop boys aren ' t posing for pictures Mr. Hille trys to keep them busy. k €f K 9 ' 4 Don ' t worry, Sandy ' s not really sick. Mrs. Colder- bank is just showing the home nursing class how to turn a bed patient. FOR FUTURE VOCATIONS Learning to cook presents many problems but that doesn ' t stop the sophomore girls from trying new recipes. The senior girls haven ' t solved many world problems during their panel discussions, but they ' ve come up with some good points on family relations. Whirling egg beaters, humming sewing machines, sizzling pancakes, and the banging and clanging of pots and pans all go together to make up a four year home ec. curriculum. Junior high girls learn the basic rules of cooking and se -ing which they will need for the more advanced cooking and cloth- ing courses they will study in their freshman year. Home nursing is taught to the Sophomore girls while home planning and advanced clothing are featured in the junior year. Seniors study family relations and try a variet) ' of handicraft projects. These courses and projects help in making better homemakers of tomorrow. Although the freshman girls aren ' t sewing experts yet they ' re forever learning new techniques 19 Even a bookkeeping class has some aggravating stu- dents, doesn ' t it, Mrs. Donaghy? Altogether now, 1-2-3. You ' d better hurry and find out what ' s wrong, Steve, or you ' ll be left behind. STUDENTS PREPARE FOR THE BUSINESS WORLD OF TOMORROW Commercial students preparing for the business world of tomorrow learn everything from typing to bandaging cut knees. Learning to type with good rhythm- and accuracy is the goal of first year typing students while shorthand students transcribe from their notes. Through practice sets and trips to the bank future accountants gain the skill of good bookkeeping. The finishing touch is added through commercial arithme- tic which teaches the student how to figure insurance rates and fix the differnt interest rates. The highlight of the commercial course comes when the secretarial class, under Mrs. Johnson ' s guidance, learn to work the various machines in the office and to bandage scraped knees. The goal of many a girl is to be able to help Virginia in the office. The secretaries of tomorrow try their hand at using various office equipment. 5 Don ' t you wish that all of your classes were as attentive as commercial, Mr. Fullhart? No, they ' re not ballet dancers — just angels during a rehearsal for the Speech Class Christmas play. And they ' re not testing Gilette blades, just applying a make-up base right before the Junior play. ENGLISH ENLIGHTENS OUR VIEWS Buzz groups are just a part of the learning technique, and they are fun, too. English is our mother tongue and we learn to use it in a variety of ways. Freshmen and Sopho- mores learn the foundation of English and litera- ture through class discussion and buzz groups. The highlight of the Junior year is the class play which gives our amateur dramatists a chance to display their talents. Seniors do a little bit of ever}-thin£ in Speech and Journalism, but their main projec is the school newspaper, the Bear Facts, which thq publish bi-weekly. Seniors also take English Compo- sition, a college preparatorj- course, during the sec- ond semester. Thus, our knowledge of native language is forever being increased. 21 ACTIVITIES AND SERVICE TO MY FELLOWS FREELY GIVE . . . SEATED: M. Resler, D. Gemmer, D. Wilson, Sponsor— Mr. Fullhart, B. Barnes, C, Habegger, T. Fielder, B. Melton. STANDING: D. Biberstine, S. Sickafus, M. Thiele, E. Thiele, S. Roembke, L. Dafforn, K. Springer, D. Archbold, T. Kaehr, D. Biberstine, R. Swaim and J. ,Young not shown. THESE ARE THE HANDS THAT No one is safe, especially the teachers, when the subscrip- tion drive gets under way. Rex and Judy are using one of their sales talks on Miss Glass. The north office sees quite a bit of activity be- tween October and March, as everyone races to meet the various deadlines. The Oracle Staff, under the guidance of Mr. Fullhart, sold more ads and subscriptions this year than ever before. Trying to round up people for the different pictures, and identifying people in the various pictures resulted in more than a normal amount of confusion, but despite all of the hurrying and worrying, all of the deadlines were met and the I960 Oracle can now take its place with the Oracles of the past. Working to meet the deadlines requires good teamwork. 24 You guys had better hurry up — that dummy has to be done in an hour. PUBLISH OUR WRITTEN RECORDS Developing journalistic talents isn ' t the easiest thing in the world to do, but it is one of the more interest- ing activities offered at Ossian. As each of the 16 issues were put to bed, as a true blooded journalist would say, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, especially John and Ronnie. Interviewing teachers and guest s.peakers, hurriedly typing a news story that broke just before the dummy was to be sent to Bluffton, and trying to find something to fill up that empty space on the last page not only kept our hands busy but helped us develop a nose for news. Another edition hot off the press is about to be distributed by Jerr ' , Duane, and Joe. SEATED: L. Dafforn, D. Biberstiw, V.. Werhng, R. Kaehr, J. Woodward, J. Hetrick, M. Resler, B. Roussey. STANDING: T. Pugh. B. Barnes, K. McAfee, J. Fosnight, L. Geisel, D. Gemmer, D. Walker, A. Reinhard, D. Studebaker, S. Arnold, Sponsor — Miss Glass. F. Carney. The Hi-Y boys, in maintaining a high standard of Christian living in the school and community, have in- cluded an initiation paper drive, decorating the outside of the school and a trip to the Vera Cruz Opportunity School v ith gifts at Christmas time, a panel discussion with the Sunshine club, a Easter Sunrise Service, and a Best Girl Banquet in this year ' s activities. The officers for the 1959-60 were: Dave Gemmer, Jim Diehl, John Smith, Denney Wilson, Harold Spenn, Jim Gemmer, and Dean Archbold. Every year the Hi-Y boys make Christmas a little merrier for the children at Vera Cruz Co-Sponsored by MELCHING ' S MACHINE SHOP Ossian, Indiana and HUNTER ' S SUPPLY Ossian, Indiana HI-Y AND SSS BOTTOM ROW: S. Archbold, D. Archbold, T. Kinerk, D. Gemmer, J. Gemmer, J. Smith, J. Diehl, D. Wilson, H. Spenn. SECOND ROW: A. Reinhard, J. Stoppenhagen, G. Johnson, M. Reimschisel, N. Wegman, J. McNeal, S. Gibson, R. Kaehr, D. Studebaker. THIRD ROW: K. McBride, D. Fralick, ' G. Mechling, K. Springer, L. Graft, J. Fosnight, J. Woodward, L. Graft. FOURTH ROW: D, Walker, D. Biberstine, M. Stowe, L. Dafforn, T. Kaehr, D. Heckber, J. Hetrick, T. Fielder. FIFTH ROW: R. Swaim, R. Piatt, D. Simerman, S. Patten, D. Woodward, B. Heskley, J. Kleinknight, R. Springer. BOTTOM ROW: M. Andes, D. Hilsmier, G. Groves. Sponsors — Mr. Andes and Mr. Fullhart, D. Caley, R. Rodda, D. Springer. SECOND ROW: R. Rupright, G. Dettmer, J. Kaehr, B. Thiele, T. Donaghy, J. Snarr, B. Williams. THIRD ROW: B. Wegman, D. Drayer, L. De- Bolt, L. Haiflich, R. Kreigh, S. Melton, B. Curry. FOURTH ROW: R. Somers, J. Roembke, D. Gallacher, J. Franke, D. Stoppenhagen, K. Eisberg, J. Springer. The hands of each Sunshine girl were busy and active during the entire 1959-60 school year. Led by their offi- cers, Caryl Habegger, Ruth Reinhard, Carolyn Hamilton, Becky Benson, and Jackie Weinland, they collected money at two record hops; beautifully decorated the cafeteria for the Sunshine Banquet and Sweetheart Dance; and trimmed trees, doors, and rooms at Christmas time. The motto, Others, was carried out by a generous donation to the Riley Hospital, boxes of cookies and candy for the aged and shut-ins of our community at Christmas time, a Christmas tree and a box of food for a needy family and a tea for mothers and Ideal Ladies in the spring. Work, activity, fun and thoughts of Others combined to make this a success-filled year for the Sunshine Society. One of the many SSS projects was that of making prayer cards for the tables in the cafeteria. Co-Sponsored nel-i SHOP Bluffton, Indiana and LEONA ' S BEAUTY SHOP Ossian, Indiana SERVE OTHERS BOTTOM ROW: B. Conrad, F. Carney, C. Hamilton, C. Habegger, B. Benson, J. Weinland, R. Reinhard, K. McAfee, B. Melton, D. Walker. SECOND ROW: J. Pulfer, M. Resler, J. Pugh, D. Biberstine, J. Kumfer, C. Hostetter, J. Ear- hart, S. Shadday, J. Dailey, J. Johnson. THIRD ROW: J. Swank, P. Bauermeister, D. Hitzeman S. Gallmeyer, B. Thiele, K. Leininger, R. Water son, K. Herbst, K. Gibson, K. Gresley, G Adam. FOURTH ROW: S. Barnes, N. Re keweg, E. Gallmeyer, J. Simerman, S. Kizer, K Kovacs, J. Thrasher, M, Deckard, C. Buuck E. Thiele, V. Werling. FIFTH ROW: J. Hils mier, S. Meyer, S. Imel, D, Beck, D, Beck, B Roussey, M. Thiele, S. Roembke, S. Sickafus, B. Barnes. BOTTOM ROW; Miss Glass, J. Glass, C. Bell, S. Dafforn, S. Dettmer, S. Wolfe, G. AUred, N. Piatt, M. Mechling, Mrs. Donaghy. SECOND ROW: S. Woodward, J. Kleinknight, B. Diers, C. Eibling, K. Pulfer, B. Ryckman, J. Krick, B. Sowards, G. Walker, B, Ginter. THIRD ROW: S. Williams, E. Hilsmier, J. McBride, J. James. B. Milholland, C. Milholland, C, Roughia. FOURTH ROW: B. Lipp, L. White, R. Swaim. C. Jaurequi, J. Hunter, L. Hilsmier, C. Smith, P. Vachon, P. Berger. FIFTH ROW: E. Pulfer. R. Reifstack, K. Kreigh, B. Fenton, B. Earl, C Hitzman, C. Theile, S. Pugh, K. Quackenbush. The Junior Leaders help younger 4-H members to profit from their mistakes. On Achievement Night 4-H ' ers reap their rewards for last year ' s ef- forts. The 4-H (Head, Heart, Hands, and Health) motto. To Make the Best Better, is a constant reminder to 4-H ' ers to improve themselves. 4-H is a vocational organization which is under the guidance of the County Agent ' s office. Its members enroll in various projects, such as sewing, garden- ing, and beef herds, and complete the required amount of work. The older members, as Junior Leaders, help the young- er members to get started and encourage them to continue their work. Each August a country fair is held where 4-H ' ers exhibit the products they ' ve made during the past year. 4-H ' ERS CAPTURE AWARDS BOTTOM ROW: G. Andes, J. Hunter, S. Gentis, S. Roembke, B. Barnes, J. Earhart, B. Roussey, B. Benson, L. Hilsmier, V. Werl- ing, P. Berger. SECOND ROW: B. Earl, A. Hilsmier, K. Pulfer, M. Mclntire, B. Diers, M. Hower, B. Fenton, K. Barnes, P. Grove, M. Close, E. Hilsmier. THIRD ROW: B. Trumbower, A. Hilsmier, B. Schindler, R. Berkheirer, B. Heckley, M. Haines, K. Ryck- man, B. Fosnight, C. Yager, T. Welbaum, E. Gallmeyer. FOURTH ROW: J. Trumbower, G. Carney, K. Deam, E. Werling, C. Werling, J. Kleinknight, R. Schindler, L. Graft, J. Franke, B. Curry, D. Springer, S. Miller, N. Springer. One of the projects undertaken by the FSA was keeping a display in the old trophy case in Study Hall. Ross Andrews won high honors at Ossian ' s Science Fair as well as at the Regional Science Fair in Ft. Wayne. Continuous research is necessary for the science projects displayed at the annual fair. Science projects for the annual Science Fair kept FSA mem- bers continuously busy. After a successful membership cam- paign was launched early in the fall of the club ' s third year of existence. After the election of officers, namely, Minor Stowe, Betty Barnes, Margaret Resler, Ross Andrews, Sharon Kizer, and Darlene Biberstine, an avalanche of activities began, in- cluding guest speakers, tours, and of course, the Science Fair. Sponsored by FRANKLIN ELECTRIC COMPANY Bluffton, Indiana FUTURE SCIENTISTS OF AMERICA LAUNCH THIRD SUCCESSFLUL SCIENCE FAIR SEATED: M. Stowe, Mr. VanMeter and Miss Amsler— sponsors, B. Barnes. STANDING: D. Hamman, D. Nyffeler. B. Smith. R. Ryckman, R. Andrews, D. Simerman, M. Resler, D. Biberstine, C. Hamilton, S. Kiser, P. Shafer, M. Mechling, L. Carmack. Joe Taylor, Robert Rupright, Steve Fenton, and Ross Andrews started the Sophomores ' Boys ' Quartet this year. They got a good rating at the District Contest Carolyn Hostetter and Harold Spenn are well-known for their duets. Carolyn and Harold are also accomplished soloists. Co-Sponsored HOWER TOOL GRINDING Ossian, Indiana and TOCSIN LUMBER GRAIN CO., INC. Tocsin, Indiana OUR MUSIC GROUPS ADD TO THE FESTIVITY OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Caryl Habegger, Barb Melton, and Carolyn Hostetter are the members of the Teen Trio. They have sung for many affairs at school and captured an excellent rating at the District Contest. The Double Quartet which consists of Gilbert Mechling. Harold Spenn, Don Fralick, Sam Arnold, Barb Melton, Carolyn Hostetter, Caryl Habegger, and Sharon Roembke are well-known for their rendition of Dese Bones, Gwine Rise Again. They won superior ratings at both the District and State Contests. Gilbert also re- ceived a superior rating on his solo at the District Contest. 30 t •$ ' BOTTOM ROW: B. Melton, C. Habegger, J. Hilsmier, C. Hostetter, J. Johnson, Miss West— Director, S. Roembke, E. Thiele, J. Hun- ter, C. Hilsmier. SECOND ROW: D. Walker, C. Hamilton, S. Shadday, R. Waterson, B. Thiele, J. Swank, S. Gallmej-er, E. Hils- mier, M. Hower, J. McBride, S. Woodward. THIRD ROW: G. Groves, S. Fenton, R. Andrews, D. Gallacher, L. DeBolt, J. Taylor. D. Wilson, D. Studebaker, M. Reimschisel, S. Arnold. FOURTH ROW: W. Wegman, R. Rupright, K. McBride. H. Spenn. G. Mech- ling, R. Booker, D. Fralick, J. Roembke. BLENDED VOICES STRIVE FOR PERFECTION IN THE ROBED CHOIR AND GLEE CLUB Ossian ' s Robed Choir has had a very eventful year. Some of the highlights of this year were singing at Bluffton, the Christmas program, singing at the Methodist Home in Warren, and the Spring program. Thus under the direction of Miss West the Robed Choir has completed another successful year. The Glee Club consists of members of the music classes, who participate in the Christmas program and the Spring program. The fourth and seventh period music class, under the guidance of Miss West, include some of the more musically inclined students at Ossian. J • . Ossian ' s colorguard and varsity twirlers present the flags at the home games. STANDING: Galen Dettmer, Rex Swaim, Joe Fosnight, and John Springer. KNEELING: Carolyn Hamilton, Karen Gresley, Karen Kovacs, Sandy Meyers, Karen Gibson, and Judy Hilsmier. The band, under Mr. Ploughe ' s guidance, has hit many a keynote during the 1959-60 school year. The 37 member band is best known for their half-time performances at our home basketball games, but they also par- ticipate in many other events. Last fall they placed 29 out of 80 bands in the Indiana State Fair Band and Parade Contest. The Bluffton Street Fair, Decatur Halloween Parade, and Mermaid Festival played hosts to the Ossian Band during the year. The Ossian Halloween Parade, Spring Music Program, Memorial Day Parade, and the Little League Parade are annual events that the band participates in. They merge with county bands in presenting the programs at the County Basketball Tourney and County Festival held in the spring. BOTTOM ROW: K. Gresley, C. Hamilton, J. Hilsmier, J. Kaehr, D. Walker, D. Houser, K. Gibson, S. Meyer, K. Kovacs. SEC- OND ROW: M. Ingle, F. Jennart, J. Hunter, J. Gerwig, B. Miller, J. Weinland, J. Earhart, C. Weinland, J. Kumfer, D. Elzey. THIRD ROW: P. Groves, D. Cotton, T. Shafer, L. Graft, D. Simerman, C. Hostetter, B. Diers, L. Simerman, J. Snarr. FOURTH ROW: A. Johnson, D. Drayer, J. Swank, S. Gentis, N. Springer, L. Dettmer, B. Diers, G. Hostetter, J. Beck. J. Kaake not shown. - ' iTiiiii.Tffgi: . rr r.%. ■ 9 x The Freshmen and Sophomore twirlers provide half-time entertainment at the ballgames. KNEELING: R. Swaim, B. Millholland. C Smith, M. Mechling, P. Vachon, C. Millholland, J, Glass, STANDING: J. James, S. Pugh, M. Hower, L. White, L. Hilsmier. C. Jauroqui, T. Reifstack, B, Zaugg, B. Lipp, and C. Roughia. VERSATILITY IS THE KEYNOTE OF OUR BAND Sponsored by R.S. M. STUDIO Bluffton, Indiana The Beatnik interpretation put on by the band was a real success. Carolvn Hamilton, Judy Hilsmier, Donna Walker, Larry Graft, and Dave Simerman, the senior members of the band, received sweaters for four years of participation. 33 •; Ji if l vx !! Selling ribbon was one of FHA ' s money-raising projects. The Futxire Homemakers of America, led by Barb Mel- ton, Judy Earhart, Carolyn Hostetter, Carole Scare, Donna Walker, Karen McAfee, Margaret Resler, Rita Swaim, Judy Hilsmier had a very successful year. Attending conventions, and sponsoring skating parties and bake sales, are just a few of the activities that the FHA girls partici- pate in. The presentation of the FHA Ideal Girl award and the Crisco Award was held in April at the annual Raising wheat is one of FFA ' s money-raising projects. Mother and Daughter Dinner. One of the projects ot the FFA club is the planting of wheat each fall in the field on the south side of the gym. Each member, under the direction of the officers: Harold Spenn, Danny Woodward, Duane Studebaker, Larry Graft, and Dave Highlen; have a home project such as production, improvement, or supplement farm pro- duction. F.H.A. AND F.F.A. LOOK TOWARD THE FUTURE BOTTOM ROW: C. Hamilton, C. Scare, R. Swaim, C. Hostetter, J. Earhart, B. Melton, M. Resler, D. Walker, J. Hilsmier, K. McAfee, C. Hjbegger, V. Werling. SECOND ROW: F. Carney, J. Weinland, S. Shadday, M. Deckard, R. Reinhard, J. Pulfer, D. Biberstine, B. Rous- sey, J. Pugh, E. Thiele, M. Thiele, S. Roembke. THIRD ROW: K. Gibson, S. Williams, C. Smith, L. Hilsmier, B. Lipp, E. Pulfer, C. Jaurequi, B. Benson, S. Barnes, G. Adams, J. Thrasher, S. Kizer. FOURTH ROW: L. White, B. Ginter, K. Quackenbush, B. Sowards, J. Krick, C. Mil- holland, B. Milholland, J. James, J. Hunter, E. Hilsmier, B. Earl, S. Pugh. FIFTH ROW: G. Walker, C. Andorfer, D. Kelly, B. Diers, K. Kriegh, S. Woodward, M. Hower, K. Pulfer, J. Kleinknight, B. Fenton. BOTTOM ROW: W. Thiele, J. McNeal, H. Spenn, Sponsor — Mr. Coleman, L. Graft, L. Simerman, R. Rodda, S. Archbold. SECOND ROW: J. Kleinknight, D. Heckber, R. Springer, S. Gibson, D. Studebaker, L. Graft, J. Stoppen- hagen. THIRD ROW: D. Woodward, L. Dett- mer, J. Isnogle, G. Reed, T. Donaghy, S. Simer- man, G. Dettmer, D. Highlen, R. Eibling. Our mascot, right, appears to be eagerly awaiting tourney time when he was proudly displayed. Running Bear acquired both his new name and a bright red coat of paint this year. Five high school girls are busy finishing the gay red-and-white streamers used to add color and ex- citement to the County Tourney. The cheerblock formed at the County Tourne} ' , Sectional, and at most home games. The mem- bers consisted of any junior high or high school student who wished to join. This loyal, energetic group boosted the Bears on to many victories. CHEERBLOCK BOOSTS THE BEARS Avid basketball fans, who cheer the Bears on to victon , form the cheerblock. 35 SPORTS TEACH ME LASTING SPORTSMANSHIP m KNEELING: M. Andes, R. Kreigh, L. Geisel, D. Gemmer, J. Gemmer, D. Woodward, J. Diehl, and S. Melton. STANDING: R. Manns, L. Haiflich, S. Archbold, D. Archbold, J. Fosnight, J. Smith, and D. Wilson. BEARS TIE FOR SECOND IN COUNTY VARSITY SCOREBOARD Ossian 12 Jackson 4 Ossian 2 Union .5 Ossian 5 Liberty . 3 Ossian 8 Geneva 2 Ossian 16 Rockcreek 4 Ossian 2 Adams Central 11 Ossian Ossian Ossian Ossian Ossian Lancaster ...9 Chester 3 .11 Monmouth 1 ...4 Petroleum ....3 ...5 Berne 2 The ground crew prepares for a big game. The Bears had a good year, but had some bad luck in the close games. They did defeat Berne and Petroleum who won the conference and county crowns respectively. Rex Kriegh lead the Bears at hitting with a .500 mark, and Dean Archbold led the team with runs scored at 12. 38 John Smith as he fires his blazing fast bai Dave- Gemmer plays first as the Bears retii JUNIOR HIGH HAS GOOD YEAR Co-Sponsored by STANDARD STATION Ossian, Indiana and YAGER ' S BARBER SHOP Ossian, Indiana JUNIOR HI SCOREBOARD Ossian. 7 Adams Central . ...5 Ossian 9 Lancaster 4 Ossian -- 4 Union 7 Ossian 4 Rockcreek 3 FRONT ROW: D. Mackey, D. Cotton, T. Dishong, D. Elzey, T. Kaufman, and J. Ratburn. BACK ROW: Coach VanMeter, L. Lipp. J. Jarett, G. Hostetter, L. Heckley, N. Springer, and D. Richey.R. Hickman, missing. Wayne Lassiter wins another first as he sets a school record of 10 ft. 11 in. in the pole vault. Denney Wilson did a fine job in the mile run, placing second in the county meet. Larry Patten set a school record in the shot put, with a put of 47 ft. 10 in. BEARS CAPTURE COUNTY CROWN FOR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR Co-Sponsored by LOOKS EDUCATIONAL SERVICE and FLANINGAM SON INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DEALER Bluffton, Indiana The 1958 Ossian track team had a very fine year in winning the county track meet for the second straight year. Larry Patten, Wayne Lassiter, Ralph Piatt, Sam Arnold, and Denney Wilson were the leading point getters, but they got much help from the other members on the team. FRONT ROW: D. Biberstine, D. Wilson, S. Arnold, L. Patten, Coach Clinken- bush. MIDDLE ROW: D. Gallmeyer, J. Stevens, B. Heckley, R. Piatt, L. Quackenbush. TOP ROW: T. Kaehr, D. Simerman, W. Lassiter, D. Archbold. 40 J. Roembke, R. Kreigh, S. Archbold, D. Archbold, J. Gemmer, L. Haiflich, and R. Andrews. OSSIAN ' S FIRST YEAR FOR CROSS-COUNTRY sponsored by AIRPLANE SERVICE STATION Bluffton, Indiana JUNIOR HIGH GAINS EXPERIENCE CHEERLEADERS: G. Andes, P. Smith, C. McBride, S. Allred. KNEELING: L. Lipp, R. Hickman, J. Glass, A. Hunter, D. Elzey, K. Deam, and N. Springer. STANDING: F. Wood- ward, L. Simerman, T. Kaufman, J. Beck, D. Cotton, T. Dishong. and R. Hostetter. M The Varsity Cheerleaders, Ruth Reinhard, Gerry Adam, Stan Patten, and Caryl Habegger. STUDENT MANAGERS: Sam Arnold, and Steve Gibson. THEY ARE THE BACKBONE OF THE BEARS The Junior Varsity Cheerleaders, Gay Lynn Walker, Steve Fenton, and Becky Benson. r r C (a SMM i cQ A v 5Mi J 4sM v I i 4y ' ii i i! i i i i KNEELING: R. Andrews, L. Haiflich, T. Kinerk, J. Isnogle, S. Archbold, and iM. Andes. STAND- ING: J. Franke, J. Roembke, R. Manns, J. Blair, D. Gallmeyer, and J. Gemmer. CUBS WIN 31 STRAIGHT FRESHMAN TEAM AND CHEERLEADERS: B. Milholland, C. Hilsmier, C. :Milholland. and M. Hower. KNEELING: J. Snarr, T. Donaghy, L. Siraerman, B. Williams, S. Melton, and M. Andes, STANDING: M, Johnson, S. Simerman, J. Blair, J, Isnogle, and D, Drayer. Dave Gemmer, before he dislocated his shoulder in the final game of the Count) ' Tourne) ' , goes after a rebound. Nothing like a good drink of water after a hard game. Rex Kreigh looks up as the ball swishes through the hoop for two more for the Bears. Co-Sponsored by H. BAUiMGARTNER CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE Ossian. Indiana and JOHNSON SHELL STATION Tocsin, Indiana BEARS IN ACTION John Smith takes his favorite jump shot from the keyhole-. 44 Coach Windmiller shows Buuck some of the finer points of the game. Dean Archbold, scoring 74 .points in three games, accepts the County Tourney Trophy for the Bears. COUNTY TOURNEY SCOREBOARD Ossian 71 Petroleum 53 Ossian 70 Rockcreek . 44 Ossian 62 Union 51 BEARS HAVE TAKEN COUNTY FOUR STRAIGHT YEARS Sponsored by OSSIAN SHOE SHOP Ossian, Indiana There is great excitement after the Bears cut down the nets in the final game against Union. JIM DIEHL JIM GEMMER DAN WOODWARD JOHN SMITH Junior Sophomore Junior Junior Forward Forward Guard Forward BEARS HAVE ANOTHER GOOD YEAR The 1959-60 Ossian Bears were led by Dean Archbold, Larry Geisel, Dave Gemmer, John Smith, and Rex Kreigh. Able support was given by Dan Woodward, Jim Diehl, Roger Manns, Dennis Buuck, Jim Gemmer, John Roembke, and Steve Archbold. For the fourth consecutive year the Bears won the County Tournament. Injury and illness at inopportune times dropped their regular season record to 15-6. DAVE GEMMER DEAN ARCHBOLD LARRY GEISEL Senior Senior Senior Forward Guard Center 46 Coach Art Windmiller and Assistant Coach Jerry VanMeter talk over previous game with the boys. AS THEY ' HAND ' LE MOST OPPONENTS Ossian 54 Ossian 61 Ossian 74 Ossian 70 Ossian 74 Ossian 54 Ossian 72 Ossian 64 Ossian 58 Hoagland 53 Lancaster 47 Monmouth . 48 Roanoke 55 Jackson 51 Bluffton 85 Lafayette C 58 Decatur 69 Union — 35 Ossian 71 Ossian 66 Ossian 73 Ossian 63 Ossian 64 Ossian - 75 Ossian 50 Ossian 80 Adams Central 72 Chester ...49 Petroleum 60 Rockcreek ..73 Berne ..81 Huntington Twp 63 Geneva 52 Liberty . 54 Ossian 56 Elmhurst 53 STEVE ARCHBOLD ROGER MANNS DENNIS BUUCK REX KREIGH Junior Sophomore Junior Sophomore Guard Forward Center Guard Senior receive their awards for participating in sports activities at O.H.S. Mike Andes puts in two for the Cubs. Freshmen (left) and Sophomores (right) demonstrate how to make a pyramid in gym class. GIRLS USE GYM, TOO Sponsored by Don Strong ' s CHAT AND CHEW Ossian, Indiana Joyce Krick does a fancy dance while controlling the tip in a girls ' intramural game. 49 PEOPLE GIVE ME ETERNAL FRIENDSHIPS Counseling is just one of the many duties of the principal, Mr. Andes. THE ADMINISTRATION — THE HANDS THAT GUIDE US Everything on the desk helps Virginia to carry out her secretarial duties. The capable hands of our aclministration work incessantly for our benefit. The princi- pal, Mr. Andes, though snowed under with re- sponsibihties is always ready and willing to give constructive suggestions for any problems deal- ing with school or community. Firm, when necessary, practical at all times, he is broad- minded and has won the respect of ail. The duties of Virginia Johnson, school sec- retary, never cease. They range from keeping track of school records to selling tickets for ball games as well as lunches. The advisory board ' s chief duty is advising the administration on the use of appropriated funds. The advisory board, Dr. Hardin, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Hoover, and Mr. Marquardt, advises the administra- tion on financial matters. 52 Teachers are human! They, like most other people, like diversions from every day routine. Some like the relaxation of reading and TV gazing while others enjoy more active activities like gardening. And learning never ceases ! Many faculty members are taking additional courses, either in the evening or during the summers to increase their knowledge. Thus, through various diversions and unceasing learning, the hands that are shaping our future are continuously reshaping their own. After a quiet day at school Miss Mahnensmith enjoys relaxing with a book. And Mrs. Shadday claims she doesn ' t have a green thumb. We ' ve been redecorating our home, Mrs. Perry sighed, and I just can ' t get caught up on ray reading. Mr. Carnall claims he carved them! HHuiaiiii J I ? Mrs. Hoover is having a hard time deciding which courses to take next summer at Ball State. Grandma Gingerick is forever making things for her grand- children. 54 The Hickman ' s found that studying could be fun, especially when you do it together. I ' m usually loo busy rearranging the furniture to read, Mrs. Martin confided. Miss Newhard guarantees that after four years of college anyone can paint. ' Well, let ' s put it this way, Mr. McCartney said; it ' s a many pointed star! Trying to keep up with Larr)- keeps the Geisel ' s busy reading. Upon being asked whether she was a Democrat, Miss West stood on the fifth amendment. It looks as though Mr. Plough enloys the book as much as Joyce does. 55 It looks as though Mr. Andes and family are having a real bang up time. Miss Amsler may not have flipped over Fabian but she ' s hep about Handel. I wonder if Kathy Colderbank can really play the piano- can she, Mom? Although it may not be new, Mr. Coleman assured us that it works. We don ' t recommend stick ups, but Gene Donaghy found them very effective. Now, let ' s see, Mr. Fetters says, Ossian is 41 degrees liorth longitude and 85 degrees east and west latitude. Talking about egotistical people! Can ' t you think of any- thing else to photograph, Mr. FuUhart? 56 Miss Glass collects a little bit of everything, but one of her favorite hobbies is gardening. Mr. Hille always was good at telling people how to put things together. Mrs. Mead can do practically anything, and she ' s even a good cook. Since Mrs. has learned Tyler doesn ' t have much time to waste she to talk, quilt, and watch TV at the same time. It just might be that that ' s a future basketball player sliding down the VanMeter ' s bannister. Don ' t look so sad, Miss Windmiller, it ' s only a television western. 57 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS STANDING: Jerry Hetrick, secretary; Dave Gemmer, president; Johnny Woodward, treasurer. SEATED: Dean Arch- bold, vice-president; Sponsors: Mr. Fullhart, Miss West; Margaret Resler, reporter. WE ARE REPRESENTED SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS STANDING: Steven Fenton, treasurer; Rita Swaim, secretary; Sponsors: Mr. Hille, Mrs. Tyler; Lani White, president. KNEELING: Jim Gemmer, vice-president. EIGHTH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS STANDING: Cheryl Weinland, treasurer; Gwen Andes, secretary; Sponsors: Mrs. Mead, Mr, Fet- ters; Anne Hilsmier, reporter; John Beck, vice- president; Bob Diers, president. 58 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS STANDING: Ronnie Springer, sergeant-at-arms ; Harold Spenn, treasurer; Toby Kinerk, president; John Smith, vice-presi- dent; Sponsor, Miss Glass; Ruth Anne Reinhard, reporter; Jim Diehl, sergeant-at-arms; Carolyn Hostetter, secretary; Mr. VanMeter, Sponsor. _ , BY A CHOSEN FEW FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Miss Amsler, sponsor; Connie Hilsmier, secre- tary; Mr. Plough, Sponsor; Jane Hunter, vice- president; Gay Walker, reporter; Joyce Krick, treasurer; Mike Andes, president. SEVENTH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS Gene Hostetter, president; Sharon Heckber, sec- retary; Mr. Geisel, Sponsor; Dan Cotton, vice- president; Jane Kizer, treasurer; Mrs. Donaghy. Sponsor. 59 Our bus drivers, Arnold Grewe, Ivan Duncan, Fred Thiele, Howard Stahl, Arnold Schueler, Koons Melching, Clifford Fenton, Cletus Miller, William Roembke, are continuously concerned with our safety. LEARNING IS MADE PLEASANT BY THE CO-WORKERS Co-Sponsored by GERBER LOCKER PLANT Ossian, Indiana and UPTOWN BEAUTY SHOP Ossian, Indiana The cooks, Virginia Quackenbush, Hazel Woodward, Lellia Schorey, and Ruthell An- drews, under the direction of Mrs. Colder- bank, prepare our noontime meal. ' R 4 Zi l jr 1959 SENIOR TRIP FIRST ROW: A. Drayer, K. Krick, J. Hostetter, K. Rodda, P. Davis, L. McBride, R. Ruprfght, B. Williams, L. Mahnensmith, R. Baum- gardner, A. Eichler, J. Hitzeman, J. Kinerk, L. Archbold. SECOND ROW; R. Springer, D. Springer, L. Quackenbush, W. Lassiter, L. Berkheiser, L. Patten, D. Gallmeyer, J. Mahnensmith, M. Springer, B. Blair, L. Shutt, M. Smith. THIRD ROW: J. Hilsmier, C. Reed, D. Hoopengardner, L. Hilsmier, P. Long, B. Franke, Sponsors — Mr. Andes, Mrs. Andes, Mrs. Coleman, Mrs. Donaghy, Mr. Coleman, V. Booker, J. Gerwig, L. Sickafus, B. Drage P. Gallacher, J. James. FROM BEGINNING TO END 12 YEAR SENIORS FIRST ROW : K. Mc- Afee, C. Habegser, M. Resler. T- Pugh. J. Pulter, j. Youns. C. Hamilton. SECONT) ROW: S. Arnold. L. Giesel, A. Rienhard, T. Woodward. T. Fos- night. D. Heckber, D. Wilson, D. Biberstine. THIRD ROW: D. Biberstine, T. Johnson. D. Hoopengardner. D. Simerman, D. Stude- baker, R. Swaim not shown. 61 - SPONSOR Dorthy West SPONSOR Charles Fullhart THE CLASS OF 1960 TAKES ONE MORE STEP TOWARD MATURITY MOTTO They Conquer Who Believe They Can COLORS Rose and White FLOWER Chrysanthemum 62 STUDENTS ARE RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS RONNIE KAEHR Ronnie won the local American Legion Oratorical Contest and placed second in the county with his speech Communism vs. De- mocracy. BETTY BARNES Betty received the D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award and the Betty Crocker Future Homemaker of Tomorrow Award. DAVE GEMilER Dave was chosen by student vote to receive the Goodfellowship Award presented by the Bear Facts and was also chosen by the Facult) ' and seniors to attend Hoosier ' s Boys ' State. MARGARET RESLER Margaret was chosen by the Facul- ty and the seniors to attend Hoosier ' s Girls ' State. JOHN WOOD ' WARD John was the winner of the local Rotary Speech Contest. His speech was e ntitled Paths to Peace. Co-Sponsored bv DR. K. M. ■ EINLAND Ossian, Indiana and ■WM. RODDA SON Ossian. Indiana 63 DEAN ARCHBOLD — Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 3; Class Officer 1, 4. SAM ARNOLD — Hi-Y 1, 2; Robed Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 4. BETTY LOU BARNES — SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; FSA 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 3; Class Play; Newspaper Staff 4. DIANE BECK — SSS 2, 3, 4. DONNA BECK — SSS 2, 3, 4. DARLENE BIBERSTINE — SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 4; FSA 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Newspaper Staff 4. DAVID BIBERSTINE — Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Track 1, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4. RONALD BOOKER — Robed Choir 3, 4; Bowl- ing 2, 4. CAROL BUUCK — SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3. Sponsored by BIBERSTINE ELECTRIC Rds. 224 and 1 PEGGY CALEY — SSS 1, 2, 3. FRANCES CARNEY — SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 4. BONNIE CONRAD — SSS 1, 2, 3, 4. LARRY DAFFORN — Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Class Play. ROGER EIBLING — Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; FFA 1, 4; Bowling 3. JOE FOSNIGHT — Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Bowling 4. LARRY GEISEL — Basketball 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 4 DAVE GEMMER — Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Class Of ficer 3, 4; Class Play. LARRY GRAFT — Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA 3, 4. 64 i LARRY LEE GRAFT — Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4 FFA 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Bowling 4. CARYL HABEGGER — SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 1, 2; Class Play. CAROLYN HAMILTON— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; FSA 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Robed Choir 3, 4. DON HECKBER — Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Library 3, 4; Bowling 4. JERRY HETRICK — Newspaper Staff 4 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 4; Class Play. DAVE HIGHLEN — FFA 2, 3, 4, JUDY HILSMIER — SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4 Robed Choir 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play, Sponsored by GLOBE HATCHERY Ossian, Indiana DON HOOPENGARDNER — Hi-Y 1, 2, 3. TOM JOHNSON — Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA 1; Class Officer 2, RONNIE KAEHR — Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Class Officer 1. TIM KAEHR — Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 4. KAREN KAY McAFEE - paper 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; BARBARA MELTON — 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff Play. JANICE PUGH — SSS Staff 4; FHA 3, 4. - SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; News- Bowlins 2; Class Play. SSS 1, 2. 3. 4; FHA 4; Class Officer 3; Class 3, 4; Newspaper TUDY PULFER — SSS 1. 2. 3. 4: FHA 1, 2. . . 4. ARLMS; REnS:HARD — Hi-Y 1. 2. 3. 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Track 2; Class Plav. MARGARET RESLER — SSS 1, 2. 3. 4; FHA 3. 4; FSA -1; Class Of- ficer 4; Class Plav. SHARON ROEMBKE— SSS 1. 2, 3. 4; FHA 3. 4: Robed Choir 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Class Play. 65 BETTE ROUSSEY — SSS 1, 2, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Library 4; Class Officer 1; Newspaper 4. SHARON KAY SICKA- FUS — SSS 3, 4; Bowling 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Library 3; Class Play. DAVE SIMERMAN — Track 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Library 3; Bowling 4; Yearbook Staff 4. KENNY SPRINGER — Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA 1; Yearbook Staff 4. MINOR STOWE JR. — Hi-Y 1, 2, 4; FSA 2, 4; Track 1, 2, 4. DUANE STUDEBAKER — Hi-Y 3, 4; FFA 3, 4; Robed Choir 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Class Play. REX SWAIM — Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4. ELAINE THIELE — SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 3, 4; Robed Choir 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4. MARTHA THIELE — SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 2, 3, 4; Robed Choir 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4. Sponsored by ROSE HILL DAIRYMEN Bluff ton, Indiana DONALD WALKER — Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 2. DONNA WALKER — SSS 1, 2. 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Robed Choir 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play. NORMAN WEGMAN — Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA 1. ROGER WENDEL — Hi-Y 2, 3; Bowling 4. VIRGINIA WERLING — SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Class Officer 2. DENNEY WILSON — Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3; Baseball 3, 4; Track 2, 3. JOHN WOODWARD — Hi-Y 3, 4; Bowling 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Class Officer 3, 4. JUDY YOLING — SSS 1, 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 4. 66 N D ' i ' 55 - ' r 1 Mmmm gjgl ■[■1 m pF ip«— Co-Sponsored by FARLING ' S FINER FOODS, INC. Bluffton, Indiana and BOWLING CENTER Bluffton, Indiana JUNIORS Ti cf W M J f- J -- ' - II Gerry Adam Carol Andorfer Steven Archbold Sandra Barnes Jack Barnes Patty Bauermeister Dennis Buuck Janet Dailey Marie Deckard Norman Deckard Jim Diehl Judy Earhart Tom Fiedler Donald Fralick Donald Gallmeyer Eunice Gallmeyer Sharon Gallmeyer Karen Gibson Steve Gibson Karen Gresley Bill Heckley Karen Herbst Diane Hitzeman Carolyn Hostetter Sally Imel George Johnson Joyce Johnson Toby Kinerk f Sharon Kizer Jerry Kleinknight Karen Kovacs Janet Kumfer Karen Leininger Keith McBride John McNeal Gilbert Mechling Sandra Meyer Stan Patten Ralph Piatt Max Reimschisel CD ' J f sponsored by OSSIAN STATE BANK Ossian, Indiana Ruth Ann Reinhard Nancy Rekeweg Ronald Ryckman Carole Scare Sally Shadday Judith Simerman Kay Simpson John Smith Harrold Spenn Ronald Springer Jon Stevens Jim Stoppenhagen Joyce Swank Bertha Thiele Janis Thrasher Rosalie Waterson Jackie Weinland Calvin Werling Danny Woodward 69 Steve Affolder Ross Andrews Carolyn Bell Becky Benson Mary Boone Betty Crossgrove Sandra Dafforn Larry DeBolt Sadonna Dettmer Barbara Earl Eddie Elliott f 4jfct. Steve Fenton Dennis Gallacher Jim Gemmer ii B ■■ fe ' Judy Glass ' - 1 «Krf, 1 SOPHOMORES Co-Sponsored by DR. E. S. SHADDAY Ossian, Indiana and DR. W. E. HARDIN Ossian, Indiana Gary Grove- Larry Haiflich Herbert Heyerly Ellen Hilsmitr Lois Hilsmicr Connie Jaurequi Rex Kreigh Barbara Lipp Roger Manns Sandra Pugh Elaine Pulfer Trudy Reifsteck Keith Rinehart John Roembke Robert Rupright Co-Sponsored by DR. M. A. DAVIDOFF Ossian, Indiana and CASEYS DRUG STORE Ossian, Indiana Roger Schindler Caria Smith Diane Smith Rex Somers Rita Swaim Joe Taylor Kenny Thiele Pat Vachon Bill ■ ' egnian Eugene Werling Lani White Sandy Williams Betty Zaugg Gloria Allred Mike Andes Penny Berger Jerral Blair Gary Booker Donna Buuck Carl Caley Glenn Carney Billy Curry David Dailey Galen Dettmer Lynn Dettnier Beverly Diers Terry Donaghy Darrell Drayer . .0 l! .- ' i - An FRESHMEN Sponsored by OSSIAN HARDWARE Ossian, Indiana Carol Eibling Kenneth Eisberg Jim Fate Barbara Fenton Junior Franke Edith Gilbert Barbara Ginter Brian Groves Connie Hilsmier Donn Hilsmier Colleen Hitzeman Mickey Hower Jane Hunter John Isnogle Joyce James Michael Johnson Jerry Kaehr Dolores Kelley Judy Kleinknight Karen Kreigh Joyce Krick Janice Leiningcr Joyce McBride Charles McDougall Paulinea McDougall Mary Mechling Skip Melton Beverly Milholland Cynthia Milholland Nancy Piatt Karen Pulfer Kay Quackenbush Gene Reed Judy Rekeweg Ronnie Rodda f- -1 ' f Coleen Roughia Barbara Ryckman David Saalfrank Lew Simerman Steve Simerman Tom Simpson Bob Smith John Snarr Beverly Sowards Danny Springer John Springer Dean Stoppenhagen Bob Thiele Carolvn Thiele Bill thiele Jim Trumbower Gay C ' alker Boh ■ ' Orilliams Shib Wolfe Sallv Vi ' oodward 73 ,-c± ' - fw lE J SEVENTH GRADE Co-Sponsored by OSSIAN CANNING COMPANY Ossian, Indiana and URBAN CITY GARAGE Ossian, Indiana Sheila Allred Karen Barnes Tom Beam Marjorie Caley Bill Carmack Marsha Close Danny Cotton Danny Curry Darlene Dailey Terry Dishong DeLynn Elzey Bivian Fosnight Marilyn Gilbert Larry Grace Henrietta Grams Carol Grim Pamela Groves Margo Haines Donald Hamman Sharon Heckber Bonnie Heckley Larry Heckley Richard Hickman Shari Hobday Gene Hostetter Alan Hunter Mark Ingle Jimmy Jarrett Freddy Jennart Allan Johnson Cinda Keller Jane Kizer Lynn Lipp Clara McBride David Mackey Sponsored by FARMERS MERCHANTS BANK Bluffton, Indiana f ■ J f m( 2i . y= jj im c Donna Maitlen David Martin Steven Miller Phyllis Meyers Dean Nyffeler Larry Pugh Terr) ' Rathburn David Richey Shirley Rohrbaugh Cathy Ryckman Tom Shafer Karen Shull Lydia Slaughter James Smith Lvnne Smith Norman Springer Bob Trumbower Trudy ' ' K ' elhaum Carol Yaqer mU : V 75 Gwen Andes Teddy Archbold John Beck Rita Berkheiser Kenny Deam Bob Diers Janet Drage Donna Drayer Sue Gentis Jovanna Gerwig Jim Glass Sharon Hamman Martha Highlen Ann Hilsmier Annette Hilsmier David Houser Tony Kaufman Steve King Donna McCord Mona Mclntire Bobby Melching Jackie Meyer Barbara Miller Dana Pippin Ronnie Roussey Beverly Schindler Helen Simerman Lanny Simerman Pam Smith Gene Stoppenhagen tfiBs - ' qr r pr A Karen Taylor Danny Urshel Cheryl Weinland Fred Woodward W9 f EIGHTH GRADE Sponsored by ALLEN WELLS COUNTY R.E.M.C. Ossian, Indiana 76 IP) n c f .1- A ' kg Dick Beck Thomas Berndt Lynn Carney Nancy Clark David Coates Carol Deam Jr. Earhart Robert Glass Allan Groves Thomas Hardin Marvin Highlen Jerry Hilsmier Michael Hostetter Ann Hunter Dennis Johnson Lloyd Krick Ronnie Krumma Randal Liechty Jo Sue Mahnensmith Linda Martz Ned Melchi Raymond Miller Pamela Moore Donna Murchland Tom Pasko Diane Pulfer Charles Rupnght Michael Ryckman Mar|orie Urshel SIXTH GRADE Mr. McCartney , %| S £ ft ,Ci fD Ihf ' i ' x 1 ,. (( iMlsfc :t . n sr .1 , C Aw wINLc r tw ik 2i Nancy Clark George 0 lby David Droegc Alan Hetriclc Sue Heyerly Dennis HobJay Diana Hunter Tex Hunter Jimmy LeMaster Ervin Krumma Mary Ann Martin Daniel Ormsby Mary Jane Roughia Richard Smith Robert Young Gary Adams Richard Berndt Michael Burke Claudia Ditmar Diana Gaff Robert Grace Gary Hunter Alan Johnson Jackie Johnson Carolyn Miller Dean Murchland Mary Tessa Ricks Steven Staley John Trumbower Carolyn Vick Russell Wood SIXTH AND FIFTH GRADES OFf ■ ' O % ooX. e.C o Gary Affolder Judy Avey FIFTH GRADE ' . ( f . f FiRsx Owes eix e Lynn Dishong Jerry Drayer Jenny Fiechter Bob Gemmer Jim Gilbert Sharon Geodin Orville Haiflich Rita Heckley Gary Ingle John Jarrett Sharon Johnson Lowell McBride Lonette Maitlen Raymond Manns Chip Murray Linda Sawvel Philip Shafer Harold Staley Jill Stowe Larry Taylor Ronnie Welbaum Greg White Bob Windmiller Kathleen Yager Ray Yager CZID Kir nJ . i; Mrs. Martin 80 Mrs. Hickman RU n Marsha Allred Sally Barr FOURTH GRADE Penny Beck Ronald Biberstine Susan Brewer Bobby Carmack Michael Fate Gene Fosnight Gregory Foughty John Gallacher Marlene Grace Dennis Heltzel Joyce Houser Steven Hunter Garry Johnson Ronald Johnson Karen Keller Barry King Ronald King Tony Krumma Jack LeMaster Max McBride Deborah McCord Janice Maitlen Joyce Maitlen Debra Meyer Gale Murchland Peggy Nyffeler Dennis Pulfer David Reinhard Jean Ann Smith Michael Stoppenhagen Cynthia Weikel Kristine Welling ' ' ' Wfe ' • 1 lf f - 81 .( - ). Vickie Confer Rose Dawson John Deckard Ricki Duncan Jorge Howard Paul McCartney Garry Mack Max Murchland Ellen Papunen Brenda Sawvel Randy Slaughter Gregory Sprunger David Todd Anita Weikel Gregory Wickliffe Roger Andes Charles Archbold Gary Berndt Karen Carney David Clark John Close Kathleen DeWeese Sandra Droege Carolyn Hadley Richard Hamman Julie Hardin Marilyn Hulvey Bradford Krick Keith Ormsby Patsy Rush FOURTH AND THIRD GRADES MRS. GINGERICK 82 Ronald Andes Richard Barnes Susan Cotton Bill Cunningham Herman Drayer Dan Droege Teresa Foughty Rose Ann Gibson Christine Goshorn Sandra Graft Marie Grams Michael Grim Larry Haggard Carol Hamman Donna Hilsmier Ronnie Hilsmier Jim Hunter David Imel Greg Johnson Ann Johnson Yvonne Kreigh Phillip McCord Junior Mechling Rex Melchi Vickie Shav Debra Smith Lynne Smith Sara Ann Vick Pamela Welty Michael Wilburn m n. r o tS - ri Wot ooGtS 8RKC0BERr )5 TELLo squfiO Re.ceS5 SECOND GRADE Michael Deckard Dennis Double Richard Fate Marion Geeting Eric Gillingham Jacalyn Heltzel Susan Johnson Paula Kahn Bradley King Janet Kreigh Daniel Moore Beverly Murchland Kathy Jo Neale Larry Rathburn Gregory Richey Steven Roller Penny Sonnigsen Penny Stowe Michael Todd Karen Trumbower Lana Welty Mike Wiegman Gary Wilburn Ann Windmiller Kenton Worthman vvf .T oj H ir •  Co-Sponsored by PUBLIC SERVICE STATION Ossian, Indiana and CITY MARKET Ossian, Indiana Pamela Beck Beverly Confer Dawn Drayer Gloria Fiechter Mary Gaff Cheryl Haggard Becky Heckley Donald Howard Jerry Hulvey Susan Jauregui Scott Jones Hal Liechty Amy Jo Lewis Bruce McBride Christine McCartney Connie Pasko Kim Pippin David Rice Ginger Roughia Vernon Smith Barry Staley Bruce Sonner Claudia Urshel Susan Wickleffe Connie Wolfe K ?T  Mff. 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' r v C 85 ' _y- t ' f) Barbara Wood ' f  Douglas Weigman Lynn Archbold Stanley Blair Roger Berndt Sandra Byerly Wayne Close Barry Duncan Michelle Foughty Jean Ann Hunter Lorin Johnson Ricky Krumma Steven Lockwood Ted Martz Douglas Melching Stephanie Miller Eric Papunen Cynda Resler Debbie Saalfrank Janice Simerman Ruth Ann Sommer Sara Sonnigsen Anita Staley Jackie Stoppenhagen Karen Wall Diane Welling Linda Wilburn Co-Sponsored by WILLIAM ' S TOLL GATE TEXACO STATION Bluffton, Indiana and SHAFER TRACTOR SALES FIRST GRADE (Hit tLRSS Rebecca Adams Vicki Archbold Eric Baumgartner Karl Beck Jacklyn Bunch Dennis Confer Jimmy Cox Cynthia Cunningham Sharon Dafforn Connie Deckard Susan Dickson Phyllis Gaff Richard Gillingham Brenda Glass Paula Groves Sue Ellen Hunter Sandra Jones Linda Lipp Margaret McCord Douglas Meyer Gregory Peck Becky Pulfer Donald Shedd Gary Sonner Gary Walker QhfV. l (r «4r ir ' M Kay Rhodes J.-nice Weikel Cheryl White FIRST GRADE Shaddav %P Grade A Milk and Dairy Products VITAMIN A HOMOGENIZED PASTEURIZED MILK CHOCOLATE MILK BUTTERMILK COFFEE CREAM COTTAGE CHEESE ORANGE DRINK BUTTER AND CHEESE Night Telephone 1335 GERBER ' S CENTRAL DAIRY Bluffi ' on, Indiana 230 West Market MOSER SUPER SERVICE Complete One-Stop Service Phone 300 BLUFFTON, INDIANA THE RADIO SHACK ' Remember OSSIAN LOCKER OSSIAN INDIANA Television and Radio Sales and Service Phone 124 Ossian DON JOHNSON MONUMENTS and MARKERS WARE MONUMENT COMPANY ' We Will Design Any Stone for Your Need (I 2 MILE NORTH ON ROAD I) See or Call HENRY HECKLEY Ossian Representative TOCSIN Phone 2on4 BLUFFTON INDIANA HOOVER ' S BARBER SHOP Rd. 224 and I Near Kingsland, Indiana iRA BARBER HOOVER, SHOP {sflayicc!}} G. C. MURPHY COMPANY BLUFFTON INDIANA The Complete Variety Store YOUR SEARCH ENDS GERBER FURNITURE Bluffton, Indiana The Finest in Home Furnishings ' CITIES @ SERVICE TOWER SERVICE STATION Kingsland, Indiana ROSCOE WOODWARD, Prop. YOUR TROUBLES ■VANISH CORN ' S STANDARD SERVICE YODER INDIANA UMBER ' S CRAIGVILLE iWf GARAGE PHONE 66 Appliances and Gifts Corn Cribs — Sprayers Elevators Wagons CRAIGVILLE INDIANA HARDWARE PAINTS 2413 Lower Huntington Rd. Waynedale, Ind. Phc S-3866 RQ] y BLUFFTON GIFT AND TYPEWRITER CENTER Your Royal Typewriter Dealer Sales — Rentals — Repairs BLUFFTON INDIANA STAHL ' S MARKET Groceries Gasoline Kingsland, Indiana HOWARD STAHL, Prop. ••• ♦a m z at GOSHORN MARKET We Appreciate Your Patronage OSSIAN INDIANA 7«w GOOD FOOD OSSIAN DRIVE-IN OSSIAN, INDIANA Sandwiches Chicken in-a-Baslcef I AST MINUTE NEWS OSSIAN JOURNAL OSSIAN INDIANA 2« | e«ning WAYNEDALE CLEANERS Waynedale, Ind. 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Builders Quality Septic Tanks F.H.A. Approved HARRY J. STAHL AND SON Phone 1171-1 Bluff+on LEE HINSHAW CHEVROLET STEURY BOTTLING COMPANY Heart Club Beverages Hire Hep Double Cola BLUFFTON, INDIANA Q CyW BR€AD HEYERLY BAKING CO. Phone 96 OSSIAN INDIANA Phone 177 OSSIAN PLUMBING HEATING, INC. Air Condi+ioning MARTIN ' S OSSIAN MILL Martin ' s Feeds Grinding and Mixing Seed Cleaning Fertilizer and Seed OSSIAN, INDIANA I HOUR SERVICE I Odorless Dry Cleaning MAIN CLEANERS 322 So. Johnson Phone 384 BLUFFTON, INDIANA your key . . . TO GREATER VALUES MALOLEY FOOD MARKET Waynedaie, Indiana VOGUE SHOP. INC. Ladies ' Apparel 206 W. Market St. BLUFFTON, INDIANA VAN BUREN MONTPELIER HOOSIER GRAIN SUPPLY CO. Grain — Fertilizer — Seeds — Coal Feed and Grinding PHONE 746 BLUFFTON, IND. KEYSTONE YODER Mp 66 NATIONAL OIL GAS, INC. Phillips 66 Products Prompt, Courteous, Dependable TANK TRUCK DELIVERY — ANYV HERE — Phone 53 or 52 Phillip 66 NORTH OF BRIDGE BLUFFTON, INDIANA LEWIS SHOE STORE 2608 Lower Huntington Rd. FORT WAYNE, INDIANA Shoes for the Entire Family WE CAN ' T SELL THEM ALL BUT WE CAN SELL THE BEST ' HELLER STONE CO., INC. and BLUFFTON READY MIX CO. Quality Crushed Stone Products Ready Mixed Concrete Concrete Blocks and Supplies Phones Liberty Center 100 Bluffton 18 BLUFFTON INDIANA Compliments of DONAGHY ' S NURSERY AND ORCHARD EDWIN DONAGHY, Mgr. Ossian Indiana Growers of Fine Evergreens, Trees and Shrubs We Don ' t Mean to Crow, but — WELLS COUNTY CO-OP Feed — Seed — Grain Coal Tile Phone 40 UNIONDALE INDIANA WAYNEDALE, IND. OSSIAN, IND. Compliments of UNIONDALE STOCKYARD UNIONDALE INDIANA Phone 17 Compliments of UNIONDALE LUMBER CO. UNIONDALE, INDIANA Lumber — Paint Builders ' Supplies PHONE 18-B WE DELIVER TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY This is the way Ronnie started his career. WE BID W T T A I recommend plenty of hard work, Tom FAREWELL Our editor eats only to be sociable! Our ball team practiced their ballet faithfully so that th. were able to be graceful in all important games. 96