Ossian High School - Oracle Yearbook (Ossian, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1961 volume:

G- Al ' Ef COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 3 1833 01731 2403 GENEALOGY 977. 2oe 0S70R 1961 Presenting — THE 1961 ORACLE OSSIAN HIGH SCHOOL OSSIAN, INDIANA Editor THOMAS FIEDLER Associate Editor CAROLYN HOSTETTER Business Manager RUTH ANN REINHARD Advisor CHARLES FULLHART In our lives we all have some ambition, some goal we want to reach. To some it might be a college education, to others it might be a good career in one of our armed forces, or it may be owning a large business of our own. No matter what our goal, we need a guide to get us there, a stairway to climb to that goal. The stairway we are now climbing is the stairway to our high school education. Those who have walked this stairway will tell us it takes hard work, in our subjects, in our activities, in sports, in whatever we do or want, it takes work to obtain it. Along the stairway we meet many new and many different kinds of people, our teachers, our friends, our classmates, all climbing this stairway with us. Yes, it is quite a challenge to us. This, the school we now attend, is our STAIRWAY TO SUCCESS TABLE OF CONTENTS OPENING SECTION 4 CLASSES 13 FACULTY 24 SENIORS 31 UNDERCLASS 40 ACTIVITIES 62 SPORTS 77 ADVERTISEMENTS 91 The first event for the Seniors was the Bluffton Street Fair. You can come down, now, Jerry, Mr. Fullhart is gone! SENIORS ENJOY THE YEAR ' S ACTIVITIES Watch that finger, Gerry! ' Anyone for a Camel? It ' s the Roaring Twenties at Senior Night. Our editor gracefully keeps in shape. The halls are jammed and everyone knows it ' s time out from classes. SCHOOL DAYS - GOOD OLD GOLDEN RULE DAYS Our faithful photographer studies some pictures taken for the Oracle. The Juniors work hard to earn money for their Senior Trip. Basketball takes priority for the Gym ' s occupanq The 7th grade girls form a pyramid. OUR GYM SEES MANY ACTIVITIES Asbury Men ' s Choir entertains the school assembly with fine music. ■ The Court of the Sweetheart Dance consisted of Toby Kinerk, Jim Diehl, John Smith, King Dennis Buuck and Queen Gerry Adam, Patty Bauermeister, Carolyn Hostetter, and Ruth Reinhard. The theme was Wonderland by Night. The court led in a dance after the crowning had taken place. DANCING The students attended the record hops after the ball games. One of the main entertainments of the school year were the dances that were held after the ball games and the formal dances that were held in the eve nings. The students had much fun at all the dances. HELPS TO POLISH OUR PERSONALITIES The record hops provided much fun for all. Many students learned new steps and repeated old ones. SENIOR PLAY H ' r CLASS OF 1960 The Cast includes, STANDING: Rex Swaim, J. Fosnight, R. Kaehr, D. Wilson, J. Hetrick, A. Reinhard, and D. Archbold. SITTING: K. McAfee, B. Melton, B. Barnes, F. Carney, C. Habeggar, V. Werling, D. Walker, and M. Resler. THE DEFIANCE OF DAVID CHARLES The Defiance of David Charles concerns a high school boy and his struggles to grow up. His father had great ambitions for him, but he had other ideas. The results of his actions were often surprising. SENIOR PLAY _ ' I- CLASS OF 1961 STANDING: C. Hostetter, J. Kleinkmt ht, J. Bark, J. Weinland, S. Shadday, R. Spring- er, K. Gresley, S. Patter, J. Earhart, and J. Thrasher. SITTING: J. Swank, K. Gibson, B. Heekley, G. Adam, T. Kinerk, M, Deckard, and R. Reinhard. ASK ANY GIRL Three men, even one, are rare personalities in a Girls ' Hotel. It certainly must be an interesting subject. You can tell by the way they are going at it. STANDING: S. Dettmer, D. Gallacher, S. Fenton, K. Thiele, C, Smith, B. Benson, T. Reifsteck, J, Roembke, L. Hilsmier, B. Earl. SEATED: B. Lipp, P. Vachon, R. Swaim, J. Gemmer, L. White, R. Rupright, R. Andrews. JUNIOR PLAY - 1961 FATHER KNOWS BEST Please, Daddy — No rough stuff, Man ! Does everyone have as much fun in English as John does, Mrs. Tyler ? Everyone is nervous before the class pl.iy. but you still shouldn ' t bite your nails, Stan. OUR BASIC People, are you paying attention ? There are classes on both sides. 14 m They even gave speeches for their semester test ! COURSE IN SCHOOL, ENGLISH A person often is judged by the English he speaks. In our Junior-High years we learn a basic knowledge of English grammar and literature. In our first three years of high school through book reports and class discussion we apply this knowledge to our own lives. In literature we explore the lives of others through the fascinating printed word. In grammar we learn to pre- sent our thoughts in clear, meaningful, proper English. Seniors in speech and journalism not only receive a basic knowledge of public speaking but also learn journalistic techniques first-hand as they publish the school newspaper, the Bear Facts. Seniors also take one semester of English Composition. 15 m ' tmmmmm At Ossian there is a very complete Math system with many of the various courses that can be chosen. It starts with the very simple Gen. Math and extends to a tough course of Trig and College Algebra. Many students complete as much math as possi- ble. Math will help a person in all phases of life. Many will need it in the job that they choose, others will need it in the books that they keep. The housewife will use it in her cooking, the farmer uses it in figuring many things. Yes, Math is important in all of out lives. Mr. Fullhart explains the problem to the class by diagraming it on the board. MATH AND ITS IMPORTANCE IN OUR LIVES Mr. Windmiller shows M. Johnson how to worl the problem the simplest and quickest way. i All right, that will be enough of that in Mr. I FuUhart ' s class. Shame! 16 Mr. Windiniller watches as his student explains the problem to the entire class. Keith, would you mind turning around and paying attention to what is going on in class. Co-Sponsored by URBAN CITY GARAGE and STANDARD SERVICE STATION Ossian, Indiana 17 Don ' t you see it, Ross? It is right in front of your nose. HISTORY TEACHES US MANY THINGS I wonder if the Psychology Class has been able to figure out Norm yet. Miss Ross has her students explain the problems 01 in front of the class. Sponsored by THE RADIO SHACK Ossian, Indiana n sw:. Mrs. Colderbank teaches the girls how to pre- pare their meals with the least effort and money. How ' s the drapes coming, Carol? Many students wish to enter the vocational area when they finish High School. During their High School Days they study Vocational Courses for training in these areas. The selec- tions are Voc. Ag. for the boys and Voc. Home Ec. for the girls. Co-Sponsored by HOWER TOOL GRINDING and MELCHINGS MACHINE SHOP Ossian, Indiana Maybe we had better get some sleep the night before class, suppose, Dave. V Mr. Bollinger explains the importance of balancing the equation. SCIENCE AND HOW IT HELPS US Miss Amsler explains Science to the girls at the table. What have we here, some future doctors? Sponsored by OSSIAN HARDWARE Ossian, Indiana 9| Mrs. Donaghy ' s typing class keeps very busy during class time trying to master the key- board. TODAY ' S WORLD IS A BUSINESS WORLD Is it really that much fun, Lonie? 21 V ART HELPS TO ROUND OUT A STUDENT ' S SCHEDULE Gilbert tries his hand at the artistic side of school work. DRIVER ' S TRAINING HELPS TO MAKE OUR HIGHWAYS SAFE FOR THE PEOPLE Mr. Everhart explains just how car is basically run by the engine, made up of its component parts. d The girls succeed in building a pyramid. It took much time and practice to build this. OUR GYM CLASSES SEE MANY ACTIVITIES Our new trampoline entertained many students this year, not only in class but at noon also. FACULTY . . They boost us onward to our goal 24 SJk i Virginia, our school secretary, is always ready to help us with our problems concerning the office. It is up to the students themselves to chmb the stairway to success. But along the way, they must be guided by the faculty members who work with the students to help them prepare for the career they will someday take up as their life ' s work. Mr. Andes pauses a moment from his work, which is continuous. THE FACULTY LEADS STUDENTS ONWARD Mr. Lieurance, our Superintendent, performs many tasks, one of which is awarding the Cotinty Champ Trophy. 26 - MR. HARRY ANDES Social Studies MR. CHARLES FULLHART Assistant Principal, Mathe- matics, Oracle MR. ARTHUR WINDMILLER Head Coach, Boys ' Phys. Ed., Mathematics MRS. LORRAINE MEAD English, Girls ' Phys. Ed., Reading Improvement MRS. ESTHER SHADDAY Grade 1 MRS. HELEN DONAGHY Commercial • MRS. ERNESTINE TYLER Latin, English MR. JAMES KLINE Social Studies ■■ MISS NOLA AMSLER General Science, Biology MR. KEITH MORPHEW Instrumental Music MRS. MILDRED COLDERBANK Vocational Home Economics MR. DALE HILLE Industrial Arts MR. OSCAR GEISEL Junior High Mathematics, English, History MR. DON EVERHART Assistant Coach, Phys. Ed,, Driver Education, Mathe- matics MR. HARRY BOLLINGER Vocational Agriculture, Chemistry MRS. HELEN GINGERICK Grades 3-4 . MRS. ELIZABETH MARTIN Grade 5 mr. forrest McCartney Grade 6 MISS ANN NEWHARD Grades 5-6 MRS. ELIZABETH HICKMAN Grade 1 MISS DOROTHY WEST Music and Art, Grades 1-12 MRS. RUTH HOOVER Grade 4 MRS. BARBARA SAXMAN Grade 2 MRS. AUDREY KENNEDY Grade 4 MRS. DORIS HEY Grade 2 J SENIORS . . . Making their Hnal steps onward. 30 ■ tr • ' SW - ai?w SENIOR TRIP .I960 SEATED: J. Youns;, B. Roussey, C. Hamilton, J. Pugh, M. Thiele, E. Thiele, S. Roembke, S. Sickafus, B. Barnes, F. Carney, J. Pulfer, M, Resler, D. Biberstine, C. Buuck, V. Werlinsi, J. Hilsmier, B. Conrad, C. Habegger. SECOND ROW: L. Graft, L. Dafforn, R, Eibling, D. Simerman, B. Melton, K. McAfee, D. Beck, D. Beck, D. Walker, T. John- son, D. Biberstine, J. Fosnight, D. Wilson. STANDING: N. Wegman, R. Swaim, R. Kaehr, D. Studebaker, J. Wood- ward, M. Stowe, J. Hetrick, D. Gemmer, D. Walker, D. Heckber, Mr. and Mrs. Andes, Bus Driver, Miss West, Mr. Fullhart, L. Geisel, T. Kaehr, R. Booker, D. Hoopingardner, K. Springer, A, Reinhard, D. Archbold, S. Arnold, N. Wegman. Sponsored by ALLEN WELLS CO. REMC Ossian, Indiana SENIOR TRIP 1961 FRONT ROW: J. Thrasher, E. Gallmeyer, S. Simpson, K. Gibson, K. Leininger, K. Gresley, B. Thiele, C. Scare, K. Herbst, R. Reinhard, P. Bauermeister, S. Meyer, R. Waterson, D. Hitzeman, M. Deckard, J. Swank, S. Gallmeyer, J. Weinland, G. Adam. MIDDLE ROW: J. Stoppenhagen, M. Reinschisel, T. Fiedler, C Andorfer, J, Earhart, S. Dafforn; J. Simerman, N. Rekeweg, J. Kumfer, C. Hostetter, J. Johnson, S. Shadday, K. Kovacs, J. Bark, Gilbert Meckling, H. Spenn, J. Smith. STANDING: S. Gibson, R. Zelt, K. McBride, T. Kinerk, D. Fralick, N. Deckard, R. Springer, D. Buuck, Mr. and Mrs. Geisel, Mr. Fullhart, Mr. and Mrs. Colderbank, S. Patten, C. Werling, D. Woodward, J. Diehl, B. Heckley, S. Archbold, J. Kleinknight, D. Kessler. AFTER TWELVE YEARS 12 -year Seniors — SEAT- ED: K. Gibson, S. Arch- bold, K. Gresley, S. Gibson, R. Reinhard, K. McBride, M. Reinschis- el, J. Weinland, J. Kleinknieht, J. Diehl, S. Shadday. STAND- ING: J. Johnson, J. Earhart, C. Hostetter, J. Dailey, D. Woodward. 33 sponsor OSCAR GEISEL ,i« n ' W 2 t 0 . Jjponsor MILDRED COLDERBANK MOTTO Our Path Has Been Made, Let Lis Trod Onward ' COLORS Blue and White FLOWER Carnation 34 JUDY EARHART Judy was Valedictorian of her class and she won the Betty Crocker Fu- ture Homemaker of Tomorrow and the Crisco Awards. STUDENTS RECEIVE HONORS Co-Sponsored by WM. RHODDA AND SON Ossian, Ind. and DR. K. M. WEINLAND Ossian, Ind. CAROLYN HOSTETTER Carolyn was Salutatorian of her class and she received the D.A.R. Good Citizen Award. She was also chosen by the Faculty and seniors to attend Hoosier Girls ' State. DENNIS BUUCK Dennis was chosen by student vote to receive the Goodfellowship Awar d presented by the Bear Facts and he also received the Good Sportsman- ship Award presented by the Ossian Ministerial Association. STAN PATTEN Stan received the Elks ' Scholarship Award and he won the boys ' division of the local Rotary Speech Contest with his speech entitled Is Our Political System Adequate. He also received the American Legion Achievement Award. JUDY BARK Judy won the local American Legion Oratorical Contest and placed second in the county with her speech, Our Constitution — Temple of Liberty. She also received the American Le- gion Achievement Award. TOBY KINERK Toby was chosen by the faculty and the seniors to attend Hoosier Boys ' State. SALLY SHADDAY Sally _ was the winner of the girls ' division of the local Rotary Speech Contest. Her speech was entitled Is Our Political System Adequate. 35 T GERALDINE ADAM— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Oraf s Staff 4; Junior Play 4. CAROL ANDORFER— SSS 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Robed Choir 3, 4. STEVEN ARCHBOLD— Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Cross Country 3, 4. JUDITH BARK— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 4; Band 1; Library 1. JACK BARNES— South Side 1; Hoagland 2; FFA 4. SANDRA JO BARNES— South Side 1; Hoagland 2; SSS 3; FHA 3; Library 4; Bear Pacts Staff 4. PATTY BAUERMEISTER— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4. Class Secretary 1; Teacher Training 4; Cheerleader 4. DENNIS BUUCK— B jf Fjc j Staff 4; Basketball 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Vice-presi- dent 2. SANDRA DAFFORN— Elmhurst 1, 2; SSS 4; Bowling 3. JANET DAILEY Play 3. MARIE DECKARD— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 2, 3, 4; FHA Editor 4; Teacher Training 4; Twirler 1, 2. NORMAN DECKARD— Junior Play 3. 36 JAMES DIEHL— Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Presi- dent 4; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; OwWf Staff 4; Track 4. JLIDITH EARHART— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Teacher Training 4; Band 1, 2, Treasurer 3, News Reporter 4; FHA 1, Editor 2, Vice-president 3, President 4; Junior Play 3. THOMAS A. FIEDLER— Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; B rtr R(c j Staff 4; Oracle Staff 3, 4; Junior Play 3. DONALD FRALICK— Track 2; Robed Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Library 3. DONALD GALLMEYER— Track 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 4; Baseball 4; Basketball 4; Oraf f Staff 4. EUNICE GALLMEYER— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; FSA 2. SHARON GALLMEYER— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 4; Robed Choir 2, 3, 4; Library 3. KAREN GIBSON— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 2, 3, 4; Bmc Facts Staff 4; Teacher Train- ing 4; Twirler 2, 3, 4. STEVE GIBSON— Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA 2, 3; Student Manager 2, 3, 4. KAREN GRESLEY— Bear fam 4; Band 1, 2, 3, Captain 4; SSS 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 4; FHA 4. BILL HECKLEY— Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4, Baseball 4, Class Treasurer 4; Junior Play 3 KAREN HERBST— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 4, Robed Choir -i, Ouicle Staff 4. DIANE HITZEMAN— SSS 1 FHA 4; Oracle Staff 4. CAROLYN HOSTETTER— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, Vice-president 4; FHA 2, Secretary 3, Projects Chairman 4; Robed Choir 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary 3, Vice- President 4. GEORGE JOHNSON— Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA 1; Track 1; Bowling 3; Oracle Staff 4. JOYCE JOHNSON— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Oraf e Staff 4; Robed Choir 2, 3, 4, TOBY KINERK— Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Bear Fac j Staff 4; Orac e Staff 4; Junior Play 3; Class President 3. SHARON KIZER— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 2, 3, 4; FSA 4, Reporter 3; Library 3, 4; Class Reporter 1. JERRY KLEINKNIGHT— B r Facts Staff 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA 1, 2, 3; Library 4; Bowling 3- KAREN KOVACS— SSS 1, Secretary 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. JANET KUMFER— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, Librarian 2, 3, President 4; FHA 4. KAREN LEININGER— SSS 2, 3, 4; Bear Facts Staff 4; Teacher Training 4; FHA 4. KEITH McBRIDE— Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; FSA 1, 2; Robed Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Presi- dent 4; Bfjf Rrr j- Staff 4. JOHN McNEAL— FFA 2, 3; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; FSA 1. GILBERT MECHLING— Robed Choir 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 1, 2. 3, 4; Bfijc Facts Staff 4. SANDRA MEYER— SSS 1, 2, 3; Band 2, 3. Sec. -Treasurer 4; Oracle Staff 4. IRENE MILLER— Elmhurst 1, 2, 3; Bear Facts Staff 4; Band 4. STAN PATTEN— Cheerleader 3; Junior Play 3; Bear Facts Staff 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4. RALPH PLATT— Track 1, 2; FFA 4; Hi-Y 1. 2; Library 1. MAX REIMSCHISEL— Robed Choir 2, 3 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Bf.jf fjc f Staff 4. RUTH ANN REINHARD— SSS 1, 2, Vice- President 3, President 4; Junior Class Play 3; FHA 1, Parliamentarian 2, 3, 4; Cheer- leader 2, 3, 4; Oracle Staff 4. NANCY REKEWEG— SSS 3, 4. CAROLE SCARE— Or.;c t Staff 4; FHA 2, Historian 3, Historian 4; SSS 4. 38 SALLY SHADDAY— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Robed Choir 2, 3, 4; Bfjr Fac j Staff 4; Class President 1, Class Secretary 4; Class Play 3- JUDITH SIMERMAN— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; FSA 3, Officer 4; OraWe Staff 4. SANDRA SIMPSON— Central High School 1, 2; Oracle Staff 4. JOHN SMITH—Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 2, 3, 4; OmW Staff 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 1, 2. HARROLD SPENN— Class Treasurer 3; Hi-Y 1, 2, Chaplain 3, 4; FFA 1, Vice- President 2, President 3; Robed Choir 2, 3, 4. RONALD SPRINGER— Bfaf Facts Staff 4; Class Officer 3; Robed Choir 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA 2, 3. |IM STOPPENHAGEN— Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. JOYCE SWANK— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Robed Choir 2, 3, 4; Band 1, Librarian 2, 3, 4. BERTHA THIELE— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 4; Robed Choir 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3. JANIS THRASHER— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Teacher Training 4; Brar Far j- Staff 4; Class Play 3; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4. ROSALIE WATERSON— SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 4; Robed Choir 2, 3, 4; Class Secre- tary 2; Class Play 3. JACQUELINE WEINLAND— Band 1, 2, 3; Robed Choir 4; Class President 2; Bear Facts Staff 4; Class Play 3. CALVIN WERLING— Bf ' r F c j Staff 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; FSA 3, 4; Bowling 3. DANNY WOODWARD— FFA 2, 3; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4. ROGER ZELT— Hoagland 1, 2, 3; Track 4; Basketball 4; Baseball 4; FFA 4. UNDERCLASSMEN Still working their way upward 40 S. Affolder R. Andrews C. Bell B. Benson M. Bryant L. DeBolt S. Dettmer B. Earl E. Elliott S. Fenton D. Gallacher J. Gammer J. Glass G. Grove L. Haiflich H. Heyerly E. Hilsmier L. Hilsmier C. Jauregui R. Kreieh JUNIORS Rex Kreigh, Becky Benson, and Jim Gemmer show the proper way to work in the canteen. B. Lipp R. Manns C. Mishler S. Pugh E. Pulfer T. Reifsteck K. Rinehart J. Roembke R. Rupright R. Schindler C. Smith R. Somers R. Swaim K. Thiele P. Vachon W. Wegman E. Werling L. White S. Williams B. Zaugg JUNIORS Terry Donaghy, Gay Walker, and Joyce Krick pack the candy for the Sophomores. SOPHOMORES R. Speith M. Andes J. Blair G. Booker D. Buuck D. Caley G. Carney B. Curry D. Dailey G. Dettmer L. Dettmer B. Diers T. Donaghy D. Drayer C. Eibling K. Eisberg B. Fenton E. Franke D. Gerbers E. Gilbert B. Ginter C. Hilsmier D. Hilsmier C. Hitzeman M. Hower J. Hunter J. Isnogle J. James M. Johnson J. Kaake J. Kaehr D. Kelley J. Kleinknight K. Kreigh J. Krick J. Leininger J. McBride S. McDougall M. Mechling M. Melton B. Milholland C. Milholland L. Miller J. Otis R. Otis N. Piatt K. Pulfer K. Quackenbush G. Reed J. Rekeweg R. Rodda C. Roughia D. Saalfrank L. Simerman S. Simerman T. Simpson R. Smith J. Snarr B. Sowards D. Springer J. Springer D. Stoppenhagen R. Thiele C. Thiele W. Thiele J. Trumbower G. Walker R. Williams S. Wolfe S. Woodward 45 A. Adams G. Andes T. Archbold J. Beck R. Berkheiser K. Deam E. Dettmer B. Diers L. Double J. Drage D. Drayer D. Gallmeyer V. Gallmeyer L. Gallmeyer S. Gentis J. Gerwig J. Glass C, Graft S. Hamman M. Highlen A. Hilsmier A. Hilsmeir D. Houser T. Kaufman S. King FRESHMEN Gwen Andes teaches Connie Graft, Diana Schue- ler, and Carol Meyer a lesson in English. Co-Sponsored by DR. E. S. SHADDAY Ossian, Indiana and DR. M. A. DAVIDOFF Ossian, Indiana D. Urshel C. Weinland J. Werling F. Woodward D. McCord M. Mdntire B. Melching C. Meyer J. Meyer B. Miller D. Narwold D. Patten D. Piekarski D. Pippin R. Roussey B. Schindler J. Schott D. Schueler J. Schueler H. Simerman L. Simerman P. Smith G. Stoppenhagen K. Taylor 47 T S. Allred K. Barnes T. Beam S. Bradtmueller M. Caley M. Close D. Cotton D. Curry D. Dailey T. Dishong R. Dowty D. Elzey S. Ferguson B. Fosnight M. Gilbert L. Grace H. Grams C. Grim M. Haines D. Hamman C. Hare D. Hare S. Heckber B. Heckiey L. Heckiey Co-Sponsored by SPRINGER HATCHERY R.R. 1, Ossian, Indiana and GLOBE HATCHERY Ossian, Indiana R. Hickman S. Hobday G. Hostetter A. Hunter M. Ingle J. Jarrett F. Jennart A. Johnson C, Keller J. Kizer L. Lipp C. McBride D. Mackey D. Maitlen D. Martin S. Miller P. Myers D. Nyffeler L. Otis L. Pugh J. Rathburn D. Richey S. Rohrbaugh T. Shafer K. Shull L. Slaughter J. Smith L. Smith N. Springer R. Trumbower 49 sponsored by FARLINGS FINER FOODS Bluffton, Indiana D. Beck T. Berndt L. Carney N. Clark N. Clark D. Coates C. Deam D. Droege E. Earhart R. Glass T. Hardi n A. Hetrick S. Heyerly M. Highlen J. Hilsmier D. Hobday M ' . Hostetter D. Hunter A. Hunter T. Hunter SEVENTH 50 E. Krumma R. Krumma J. LeMaster R. Liechty J. Mahnensmith M. Martin L. Martz N. Melchi C. Melton L. Miller R. Miller P. Moore D. Murchland D. Ormsby T. Pasko D. Pulfer M. Roughia C. Rupright R. Smith M. Urshel B. Wyss J. Yager M. Yaney R. Young Randy Liechty and Linda Martz demonstrate the proper way to use a Bunsen Burner. Co-Sponsored by TOCSIN LUMBER GRAIN CO. Tocsin, Indiana and HUNTER ' S SUPPLY Ossian, Indiana G. Adams G. Affolder R. Berndt M. Burke C Conover L. Dishong C. Ditmar J. Drayer D. Gaff B. Gemtner J. Gilbert R. Grace R. Heckley G. Hunter A. Johnson J. Johnson L. Maitlen R. Manns C. Miller D. Murchland M. Ricks L. Sawvel S. Staley J. Stowe J. Trumbower C. Vick R. Welbaum R. Wood K. Yager R. Yager MR. McCartney ' s 6th grade Co-Sponsored by YAGERS BARBER SHOP Ossian, Indiana and LEONA ' S BEAUTY SHOP Ossian, Indiana S - - « ,W - M. Allred S. Brewer G. Fosnight G. Foughty S. Hunter R. Johnson R. King T. Krumma J, Maitlen D. Meyer G. Murchland P. Nyffeler D. Pulfer P. Ramseyer D. Reinhard J, Avey L, Caley K. Coates J. Fiechter O. Haiflich G. Ingle J. Jarrett S. Johnson L. McBride G. Otis P. Shafer H. Staley L. Taylor G. White R. Windmiller MISS NEWHARD ' S 5th 6th GRADE Co-Sponsored by OSSIAN DRIVE-IN Ossian, Indiana and CITY MARKET Ossian, Indiana 53 R. Andes S. Barr P. Beck G. Berndt R. Biberstine L. Brickley K. Carney D. Clark J. Close R. Coverdale S. Droege J. Gallacher M. Grace C. Hadley R. Hamman T. Hardin I- Houser M . Hulvey G Johnson B. King B. Krick T- LeMaster M . MtBride D McCord J- Maitlen K Ormsby P. Rush T Schober 1- Smith M . Stoppenhagen MRS. MARTIN ' S 5th GRADE J. Brickley V, Confer S. Cotton W. Cunningham R. Dawson J. Deckard H. Drayer R. Duncan C. Goshorn S. Graft M. Grams M. Grim L. Haggard C. Hamman D. Hare R. Hiismier J. Howard J. Hunter D. Imel Y. Kreigh P. McCord R. Melchi M. Murchland T. Otis E. Papunen G. Petty G. Ramseyer J. Yaney B. Sawvel V. Shaw R. Slaughter D. Smith D. Todd S. Vick A. Weikel MRS. KENNEDY ' S 4th GRADE 55 A . -A-. A ■ ' •■■ • ' - p. Sonni sen o f f C. Brickley B. Confer C. Coverdale G. Fiechter C. Haggard J. Hulvey P. Kahn B. King A. Lewis T. Melton D. Moore K. Pippin L. Rathburn D. Rice S. Roller R. Andes R. Barnes D. Droege T. Foughty C. Geeting D. Gerbers R. Gibson D. Hilsmier G. Johnson A. Johnson K. Keller J. Mechling L. Otis L. Smith M. Wilburn MRS. GINGERICH ' S 3rd 4th GRADE 56 mk P ■ • ' : • ' a —- - Mrs ] t O T. Barr M. Batte P. Beck D. Bushee S. Byerly M. Deckard D. Double D. Drayer K. Eberwein M, Gaff M. Geeting D. Hare B. Heckley D. Howard S. Jauregui S. Johnson S. Jones J. Kreigh H. Liechty B. McBride M. McKee D. Miller B. Murchland K. Neale E. Otis C. Pasko G. Richey G. Roughia V. Smith B. Sonner B. Staley P. Stowe M. Todd K. Trurabower C. Urshel S. Wickliffe M R S H O O V E R 3rd G R A D E ' J -- (f.-t ' ,V -iS - ,ifc-v G. Wiegman G. Wilburn A. Windmiller C. Wolfe K. Worthman J. Bird 57 K. Beck S. Blair J. Bunch S. Byerly W. Close D. Confer J. Cox C. Cunningham J. Dowty M. Foughty P. Gaff L. Johnson S. Jones R. Krumma S. Lockwood M. MeKee T. Martz D. Melching C. Resler K. Rhodes D. Saal frank D. Shedd G. Sonner S. Sonnigsen J. Stoppenhagen B, Volk J. Weikel C. White L. Wilburn B. Wood 1 - f m ' MRS. SAXMAN ' S 2nd GRADE Co-Sponsored by OSSIAN CANNING COMPANY ' Ossian, Indiana and GERBER LOCKER PLANT Craigville, Indiana 58 R. Adams L. Archbold V. Archbold E. Baumgartner G. Brickley S. Dafforn C. Deckard D. Gerbers R. Gillingham B. Glass J. Hunter S. Hunter J. Kaake L. Lipp M, McCord D. Meyer S. Miller E. Papunen G. Peck A. Petty B. Pulfer R. Ramseyer M. Schober J. Simerman R. Sommer A. Staley G. Walker K. Wall B. Duncan E. Bird MRS. KEY ' S 2nd GRADE Co-Sponsored by UPTOWN BEAUTY SHOP Ossian, Indiana and NEL-I SHOP Bluffton, Indiana 59 T. AUred G. Archbold E. Beck S. Bradford P. Brewer J. Clark L. Dishong T. Fiechter V. Foughty D. Gresley K. Grove J. Hare D. Hulvey J. Hunter C. Johnson D. Kahn K. Krick C. Lindemann L. Mechling C. Morrow G. Otis B. Pulfer D. Resler W. Simpson T. King B. Urshel D. Wiegman K. Worthman L. Wyss K. Yaeer MRS. SHADDAY ' S FIRST GRADE 60 K. Yager D. Adams K. Bargerhuff R. Berndt E, Brickley N. Bushee R. Drayer K. Duncan R. Elzey K. Gillingham G. Gilliom M. Goshorn M. Gtace D. Gronau V. Haggard L. Hamman J. Hunter L. Irey D. Kuhn D. Lewis T. Mahnensmith V. McBride G. Miller K. Murchland F. Ramseyer C. Reed K. Sample P. Sawyer M. Schiffbauer P. Shaw R. Wolfe MRS. HICKMAN ' S FIRST GRADE 61 ACTIVITIES Prepare us for a successful future 62 SEATED: B. Heckley, T. Kinerk, C. Hostetter, T. Fiedler, Sponsor— Mr. FuUhart, R. Reinhard, G. Groves, J. Diehl. STANDING: J. Johnson, G. Adam, J. Smith, S. Archbold, H. Spenn, D. Gallmeyer, J. Johnson, S. Meyer, P. Bauermeister, J. Simmerman, R. Waterson, K. Herbst, C. Scare, D. Hitzeman. OUR STUDENTS The seniors of Ossian write two publications. They are the Oracle and the Bear Facts. The Speech Class makes up the Bear Facts Staff and the Oracle Staff is selected by the advisor, Mr. Fullhart. The students spend much time on these publications. Caroh-n and Toby put final touches on the copy sheet. Tom and Harrold are preparing the faculty pages. Co-Sponsored by HOW ' ER TOOL GRINDING and MELCHINGS MACHINE SHOP Ossian, Indiana Stan and Bill look over a prospective picture for the Bear Facts. Sandi distributes the Bear Facts to Ross and Jim who eagerly await its arrival. Co-Sponsored by URBAN CITY GARAGE Ossian, Indiana and LEWIS ' STANDARD SERVICE Ossian, Indiana PREPARE PUBLICATIONS SEATED: J. Weinland, J. Earhart, K. McBride, Sponsor— Miss Ross, S. Patten, H. Spenn, S. Shadday. STANDING: C. Hostettor, J. Thrasher, R. Springer, K. Gresely, K. Leininger, M. Deckard, S. Barnes, K. Gibson, J. Bark, B. Heckley, J. Diehl, T. Fiedler, T. Kinerk, J. McNeal. BACK ROW: G. Mechling, D. Gallmeyer, D. Buuck, C. Werling, SSS OFFICERS SITTING: K. Kreigh, Recording Secretary; R. Rein- hard, President; B. Benson, Vice-President. STAND- ING: L. Hilsmier, Corresponding Secretarj ' ; K. Gresley, Treasurer. THE RAYS OF SUNSHINE GLOW WITH HAPPINESS FIRST ROW: Mrs. Donaghy; J. Swank; K. Gibson G. Adams; J. Barl;; K. Gresley; P. Bauermeister: K. Kovacs; R. Reinhard; J. Kumfer; Miss Amsler, SECOND ROW: J. Thrasher; S. Kizer; J. Simmer man; R. Waterson; S. Dafforn; J. Weinland; J, Johnson; J. Earhart; C. Hostetter. THIRD ROW E. Gallmeyer; C. Andorfer; B. Thiele; K. Leininger K. Herbst; C. Scare; S. Gallmeyer; D. Hitzeman; J Dailey; S. Shadday, FOURTH ROW: N. Rekeweg B. Zauac; S. Puqh; M. Deckard; B. Benson; B Lipp; L White; f. Reifsteck; C. Jaurequi; S. Wil Hams. FIFTH ROW: B. Earl; R. Swaim; C. Mish ler; L. Hilsmier; C. Smith; P. Vachon; J. Glass; C Bell; E. Hilsmier; S. Dettmer. FIRST ROW: K. Kreigh; K. Gresley; R. Reinhard; B. Benson; L. Hilsmier; K. Pulfer; E. Gilbert; S. McDougall; C. Milholland; M. Mechling. SECOND ROW; J. Leininger; J, Krick; K. Quackenbush; G. Walker; B. Ginter; B. Milholland; J. McBride; C. Hilsmier; C. Hitzeman; C. Thiele; D. Buuck. THIRD ROW: J. Kaake; R. Speith; J. Kleinknight; M. Hower; J. Hunter; C. Eibling; S. Woodward; B. Diers; B. Fenton; C. Roughia; B. Schindler. FOURTH ROW: N. Piatt; B. Sowards; S. Wolfe; J. Schueler; A. Hilsmiet; S. Gentis; G. Andes; D. Piekarski; A. Hilsmier; C. Meyer; C. Weinland. FIFTH ROW: R. Berkheiser; D. Schueler; J. Wer- ling; H. Simerman; D. Patten; K. Taylor; C. Graft; P. Smith; D. Pippin; M. Mclntire; B. Miller. 66 THE HI-Y MAINTAINS AN ACTIVE SCHEDULE HI-Y OFFICERS SITTING: J. G emmer, Vice-President; J. Diehl, Presi- dent; H. Spenn, Chaplain. STANDING: G. Grove, Treasurer; J. Roembke, Sgt. at Arms; J. Smith, Secre- tary; J. Franke, Sgt. at Arms. BOTTOM ROW: Mr. Charles Fullhart; J. Roembke; J. Gemmer; G. Grove; J. Diehl; H. Spenn; J. Smith; J. Franke; J. Kleinknight. SECOND ROW: G. Mechling; C. Werling; D. Fralick; K. McBride; R. Springer; B. Heckley; S. Patten; S. Archbold. THIRD ROW: T. Kinerk; J. Stoppenhagen; M. Reimschisel; G. Johnson; S. Gibson; D. Wood- ward; T. Fiedler. FOURTH ROW: G. Gallacher; L. De Bolt; R. Andrews; R. Manns; R. Kreigh; K. Thiele; L. Haiflich; R. Somers; B. Wegman. BOTTOM ROW : Mr. Andes; M. Andes; D. Springer; T. Donaghy; J. Kaehr; R. Rhodda; D. Hiismier; D. Stoppenhagen. SECOND ROW: C. Caley; B. Curry; K. Eisberg; G. Dettmer; J. Snarr; J. Springer; J. Franke; M. Johnson. THIRD ROW: K. Deam; V. Gallmeyer; B. Diers; J. Glass; J. ' Schott; A. Adams; F. Woodward; B. Houser. 67 m FFA CHAPTER Adiisor — Harry Bollinger President — John Isnogle Vice-President — Jim Stoppenhagen Secretary — Steve Simerman Treasurer — Roger Zelt Reporter — Lew Simerman Sentinel — George Johnson FFA COMPREHENDS NEW FARM METHODS FIRST ROW: G. Johnson, L. Simerman, J. Isnogle, H. Bollinger, J. Stoppenhagen, R. Zelt, S. Simerman. SECOND ROW: B. Thiele, D. Urshel, B. Glass, R. Roussey, G. Reed, K. Deam. THIRD ROW: G. Stoppenhagen, A. Adams, J Barnes, J Beck. I.. Simerman, D. Stoppenhagen. % .s . ■ TrC %H fHf ' FIRST ROW: Mrs. Colderbank, Sponsor; C. Hostetter, C. Scare, B, Ginter, J. Earhart, R. Swaim, J. Hunter, B. Fenton, M. Deckard, S. Woodward, C. Andorfer. SECOND ROW: K. Gibson, K. Herbst, K. Gresley, R. Reinhard, G. Adam, S. Gallmeyer, D. Hitzeman, P. Bauermeister, S. Shadday, R. Waterson, B. Thiele, K. Leininger. THIRD ROW: J. Thrasher, S. Kizer, J. Bark, J. Weinland, J. Kumfer, T. Reifsteck, B. Lipp, C. Jaurequi, L. White, C. Smith, S. WiUiams, B. Earl. FOURTH ROW: S. Pugh, L. Hilsmier, B. Benson, B. MilhoUand, K. Quackenbush, G. Walker, P. Vachon, E. Hilsmier, K. ulfer, C. Roughia, J. Kaake, B. Sowards. FIFTH ROW: C. MilhoUand, J. Krick, R, Berkeiser, D. Pippin, K. Taylor, P. Smith, C. Weinland, M. Hower, K. Kreigh, B. Diers. J. Klein- knight. FHA CHAPTER Advisor — Mildred Colderbank President — Judy Earhart Vice-President — Rita Swaim Secretary — Jane Hunte; Treasurer — Barb Fenton Historian — Carole Scare Editor — Marie Deckard Parliamentarian — Sally Woodward Song Leader — Barb Ginter Projects Chairman — Carolyn Hostetter Sponsored by RSM STUDIOS Bluffton, Indiana THE ALUMNI DANCE ROBED CHOIR — C. Andorfer; K. Herbst; R. Waterson; R. Swaim; J. Leininger; B. Sowards; C. Hilsmier; J. McBride; B. Ginter; T. Reifstack; J. Kaake; S. Woodward; J. Swank; S. Gallmeyer; C. Thiele; D. Buuck; C. Hostetter; C. Mishler; B. Fenton; E, Hilsimier; B. Wegman; J. Johnson; G. Adam; E. Pulfer; J. Weinland; B. Thiele; B. Lipp; K. McBride; H. Spenn; K. Thiele; M. Hower; S. Shadday; J. Hunter; D. Springer; M. Reimschisel; L. DeBolt; G. Mechling; R. Springer; J. Roembke; J. Kaehr; J. Schott; Miss West; D. Drayer; D. Gallagher; R. Rupright; S. Fenton. The members of the music classes join together to make the Ossian Glee Club. The classes are under the direction of Miss West. Many of these students will maybe some- day make as their vocation singing and making records. Hard work and attendance in music may lead them to success. The Ossian ' s color guard and varsity twirlers present the flags at our home games. STANDING: D. Springer; J. Springer; R. Booker; and B. Williams. KNEELING: K. Gibson; L. Hilsmier; K. Kovacs; S. Meyer; K. Gresley; M. Hower. BAND INSTILLS SCHOOL SPIRIT FRONT TO BACK: T. Shafer; J. Kaake; J. Kumfer; C. Hostetter; J. Schott; B. Diers; J. Swank; F. Jennart; B. Williams; J. Earhart; N. Springer; J. Kaehr; D. Coats; A. Johnson; D. Cotton; S. Fenton; L. Simerman; J. Hunter; R. Dowty; R. Smith; F. Jennart; L. Miller; B. Young; D. Houser; J, Earhart; M. Hostetter; J. Gerwig; G. Hostetter; L. Dettmer; D. Drayer; J. Beck; S. Gentis. LEFT TO RIGHT; P. Smith, C. Smith, K. Taylor, P. Vachon, M. Mclntire, C. Jaurequi, S. Pugh, D. Pippin, C. Graft, M. Mechling, B. Milholland, R. Berkheiser, C. Milholland. JR. TWIRLERS AND AWARD WINNERS SR. AWARD WINNERS— Left to right: K. Gibson, J. Swanlc, J. Kumfer, S. Meyer, K. Kovacs, K. Gresley, J. Earhart, C. Hostetter. 73 FIRST ROW: C. Vick, R. Heckley, P. Nyffeler, P. Rush. C. Hadley, J. Smith, M. Hulvey, J. Houser, J. Yaney. SECOND ROW: Advisor Mildred Colderbank, J. Werling, K. Pulfer, B. Earl, B. Fenton, E. Gallmeyer. T. Wellbaum, K. Barnes. THIRD ROW: R. Berkheiser, C. Miller, C. Ditmar, S. Johnson, L. Martz. C. Deam, C. Weikel. M. Haines, S. Heckber, J. Yager. FOURTH ROW: M. Hower, M. Mdntire, S. Gentis, A. Hilsmier, E. Hilsmier, J. Earhart, B. Schindler, A. Hilsmier, J. Drage. GIRLS ' 4-H CLUB Mickey Ho%ver is receiving an outstanding 4-H award. ' U (1 6 FIRST ROW: Advisor Harry Bollinger, J. LeMaster, J. Trumbower, J. LeMaster, D. Todd, K. Deam. SECOND ROW; R. Schindler, B. Williams, D. Springer, M. Gallmeyer, N. Springer, B. Trumbower. THIRD ROW: E. Werling, J. Kleinknight, C. Werling, J. Franke, G. Carney, J. Trumbower. BOYS ' 4-H CLUB Boys ' 4-H Club is being entertained by an International Farm Youth Exchange Student. 75 FIRST ROW: Advisor Harry Bollinger, B. Smith, J. Kleinknight, R. Andrews, S. Kizer, J. Simerman, Advisor Nola Amsler. SECOND ROW; B. Diers, F. Woodward, D. Mackey, D. Martin, D. Nyffeler, D. Hammond, M. Ingle. FUTURE SCIENTISTS OF AMERICA 76 SPORTS . . . A step that rounds out our personality BEARS CAPTURE SECOND IN COUNTY AND CONFERENCE Ossian Ossian Ossian Ossian Ossian Ossian VARSITY SCORES 22 Jackson -- A 2 Union _ 4 7 Liberty 2 8 Geneva 7 20 Rock Creek 7 7 Adams Cen. -— 5 Ossian- 13 Chester 3 Ossian 9 Monmouth Ossian 3 Petroleum Ossian 1 Berne - 2 Ossian 15 Lancaster — -... 3 The Bears compiled a very good season, losing only two close games. They were defeated by Conference Champion Berne and County Champ Union. John Smith was the lead- ing hitter with a .481 average. Dan Woodward, John Smith, and Rex ' Kreigh were named to the All-Conference team. Bill Heckley jitterbugs into third base. f f jj m 78 Batting champ hits another one. Come on, Dan, there are three more! JUNIOR HIGH GOES UNDEFEATED JUNIOR HIGH SCOREBOARD County Championship Ossian 12, Poplar Grove 10 Ossian 6 Chester ..- -2 Ossian 7 Ossian 16 Lancaster 6 Ossian 3 Ossian 2 Union .1 Ossian 6 Ossian 10 Poplar Grove 7 Rockcreek - 3 Adams Central 2 Pleasant Center 2 FRONT ROW: Coach Everhart, D. Beck, Manager; B. WindmiUer; D. Coates; B, Young; D. Ormsby; J. Hilsmier. SECOND ROW: D. Droege; C. Rupright; R. Hickman; N. Springer; L. Otis; L. Heckley. THIRD ROW: B. Glass, Manager; T. Pasko; M. Hostetter; D. Elzey; T. Dishong; G. Hostetter. BACK ROW: Don Gallmeyer, Larry Geisel, Dennis Buuck, Dave Biberstine, John Roembke. MID- DLE ROW: Don Walker, Jerry Hetrick, Larry Graft, Minor Stowe, Jim Gemmer, Dean Archbold, and Steve Archbold. FRONT ROW: Bill Heckley, Rex Rreigh, Sam Arnold, Dave Simmerman, Larry Haiflich, and Bill Otis. The 1959-60 track team had a fine season. The Bears won the County Track Meet for the third straight year. Dave Simmerman set school records in both the high and low hurdles. Don Walker also tied the school record in high jump. Buuck finishes in style. BEARS ARE COUNTY TRACK CHAMPS FOR THE FOURTH TIME BACK ROW: J. Gemmer, J. Kleinknight, D. Gallmeyer, D. Buuck, J. Beck. SECOND ROW: L. Haiflich, S. Archbold, B. Heckley, S. Simmerman. FIRST ROW: L. Simmerman, S. Melton, and B. Williams. The 1961 track team had a very successful season. Ev- eryone contributed his best in a winning cause. The Bears won the County Track Meet for the fourth year and came close to winning the EWVC Title. Steve Archbold also tied the school high jump record. What are you going to do with the other 1 CROSS-COUNTRY MAKES IMPROVEMENT Coach Windmiller, Rex Kreigh, Steve Archbold, Don Gallmeyer, Bill Heckley, John Roembke, Larry Haiflich, and Ross Andrews. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS; Ruth Reinhard; Becky Ben- son; Pat Bauermeister; and Gerry Adam. LEADERS OF OUR TEAM JR. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Cheryl Weinland; Gwen Andes; Gay Walker, and Karen Kreigh. STLTDENT- MANAGERS: Mike Johnson and Steve Gibson. t frl BACK ROW: Student Manager D. Riches, R. Dowty, T. Pasko, D. Elzey, D. Cotton, T. Dishong, G. Hostetter, Coach Everhart. FRONT ROW: J. Smith, B. Young, L. Otis, N. Springer, R. Hickman, L. Heckley, A. Hunter. YELL LEADERS: D. Isnogle, L. Martz, C. McBride, S. Heckber. JUNIOR HIGH WINS COUNTY TOURNEY BACK ROW: J. Glass, K. Deam, B. Diers, D. Gallmeyer, R. Roussey, T. Kaufman, L. Simerman, V. Gallmeyer, D. Houser. FRONT ROW: P. Smith, C. Graft, Coach Everhart, J. Drage, C. Meyer. Roger with the shot that found the range consistently. Dennis shows John the art of dunking. 84 [33 il4 1 « ' -! M SECOND TEAM— STANDING: Coach Everhart, R. Roussey, S. Melton, D. Gallacher, J. Isnogle, J. Franke, L. Haiflich. KNEELING: M. Andes, R. Andrews, T. Kaufman, T. Donaghy, S. Simerman, B. Williams. BEARS TAKE FIFTH STRAIGHT COUNTY TOURNEY Nothing is more exciting than winning tournaments. Tourney Scoreboard Ossian 69 — Lancaster 45 Ossian 78 — Liberty 49 Ossian 53 — Union 43 BEARS POST 19-4 SEASON JOHN SMITH Senior Forward DENNIS BUUCK Senior Center The 1 960-61 Ossian Bears were composed of a well balanced team. The Bears won the County Tourna- ment for the fifth consecutive year. The highlight of the 1960-61 season came when we defeated Berne. At the time Berne was 15-0, they went on to be runners-up in the State Semi- finals. The Ossian Bears had a very good season finishing with a 19-4 record. The Bears also won EWV Championship with 5-0 record. ROGER ZELT Senior Guard BEARS PROVE VICTORIOUS DAN WOODWARD Senior Guard JIM GEMMER Junior Forward REX KREIGH Guard Junior Ossian 81 Lancaster 40 Ossian. 72 Monmouth 45 Ossian __ 68 Roanoke -- 78 Ossian 75 Hoagland 51 Ossian 64 Bluffton 77 Ossian 64 Lafayette .. 44 Ossian 74 Decatur 57 Ossian 53 E. Union 43 Ossian 73 Adams Central .. 60 Ossian 64 Leo 73 Ossian 87 Chester 68 Ossian 76 Petroleum 67 Ossian 92 Rockcreek 56 Ossian 62 Berne ... 58 Ossian 71 Auburn 68 Ossian 65 Geneva - 57 Ossian 73 Liberty 56 Ossian 73 Elmhurst 44 ROGER MANNS Junior Forward JOHN ROEMBKE Junior Forward SKIP MELTON Sophomore Forward 87 John takes his turn at cutting the team ' s net. The sports banquet which every athlete looks forward to. 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 Bluffton, Indiana 230 West Market ' Remember OSSIAN LOCKER OSSIAN INDIANA your key . . . TO GREATER VALUES MALOLEY FOOD MARKET WAYNEDALE, INDIANA ELECTRICAL Appliances and Gifts Corn Cribs Sprayers Elevators Wagons Lawnboy Mowers Garden Tractors APPLIANCES CRAIGVILLE GARAGE Phone 66 CRAIGVILLE, INDIANA uM leaning I -HOUR SERVICE Odorless Dry Cleaning MAIN CLEANERS 322 So. Johnson Phone 384 BLUFFTON. INDIANA Since 1853 Furniture Funeral Directors BLUFFTON, INDIANA LEGGE ELEVATOR COMPANY Phone 19 UNIONDALE, INDIANA STAHL ' S MARKET Groceries Gasoline Kingsland, Indiana HOWARD STAHL, Prop. HOOVER ' S BARBER SHOP Rd, 224 and I Near Kingsland, Indiana IRA BARBER HOOVER, SHOP . . . friendly, experienced service at MASTERSON ' S in BLUFFTON Clofhing and Shoes for Dad and Lad Arrow Shirts, Freeman Shoes, Dobbs Hats, Jerks Socks, Campus Sportswear Compliments of UNIONDALE STOCKYARD UNIONDALE INDIANA Phone 17 I AST MINUTE NEWS . l OSSIAN JOURNAL OSSIAN INDIANA OSSIAN LUMBER CO. (LaFever St.) OSSIAN INDIANA MARTIN ' S OSSIAN MILL Martin ' s Feeds Grinding and Mixing Seed Cleaning Fertilizer and Seed OSSIAN, INDIANA THE DUTCH MILL On the banks of the Wabash BLUFFTON, INDIANA A Good Variety of Good Food LEE HINSHAW We Don ' t Mean to Crow, but — CHEVROLET W i iifTmii [■■■■J Phone 100 f STOP Y 1 Eve ' s Place 1 TO EAT OSSIAN, INDIANA FARM BUREAU INSURANCE V y The Best for Less PLEASED y Phone 1635 BLUFFTON, INDIANA HARRY R. COUCH, Agency Manager MONUMENTS and MARKERS BYER DRUG STORE WARE Phone 22 RX Delivery MONUMENT OSSIAN, INDIANA COMPANY JOHNSON ' S STANDARD We Will Design Any Stone for Your Need (I 2 MILE NORTH ON ROAD 1) iiiii (standard) See or Call HENRY HECKLEY Ossian Representative Light Groceries TOCSIN Phone 2on4 Lubrication DALE JOHNSON BLUFFTON INDIANA Yoder, Indiana - W W V :U f GOSHORN MARKET We Appreciate Your Patronage OSSIAN INDIANA ELZEY FUNERAL HOMES TWO LOCATIONS 120 West Mill Street— Ossian 6810 Old Trail Road— Ossian Ambulance Service Both Locations FARMERS MERCHANTS BANK General Banking Service MEMBERS F.D.I.C. Telephone 15 BLUFFTON, INDIANA KENNEDY exact DRUGS Drugs, Paints, Cameras, and Sporting Goods BLUFFTON, INDIANA Bluebird Diamonds LAW ' S TIME SHOP 109 5. Johnson St. BLUFFTON Wyler, Hamilton, Bulova Longines, Wi+tnauer Watches I BR£AO HEYERLY BAKING CO. Phone 96 OSSIAN INDIANA RQ y BLUFFTON GIFT AND TYPEWRITER CENTER Your Royal Typewrifer Dealer Sales — Rentals — Repairs BLUFFTON INDIANA PHONE 1313 SWISHER LUMBER CO., INC. 703 W. Wabash Street BLUFFTON INDIANA CITIES ® SERVICE TOWER SERVICE STATION Kingsland, Indiana ROSCOE WOODWARD, Prop. WELLS COUNTY CO-OP Feed — Seed — Grain Coal Tile Phone 40 UNIONDALE INDIANA BLUFFTON CONCRETE VAULT CO. Builders Quality Septic Tanks F.H.A. Approved HARRY J. STAHL AND SON Phone II7I-I Bluffton Compliments of DONAGHY ' S NURSERY AND ORCHARD EDWIN DONAGHY, Mgr. Ossian Indiana Growers of Fine Evergreens, Trees and Shrubs YOUR SEARCH ENDS GERBER FURNITURE Bluffton, Indiana ' The Finest in Home Furnishings ' Compliments of UNIONDALE LUMBER CO. UNIONDALE, INDIANA Lumber — Paint Builders ' Supplies PHONE 18-B WE DELIVER SUNIER LOCKWOOD INC. General Insurance BLUfFTON INDIANA Phone 1500 Personal Insurance Service I LET US DO YOUR WORRYING BOWMAN ' S GARAGE OSSIAN INDIANA VOGUE SHOP. INC. Ladies ' Apparel 206 W. Market St. BLUFFTON, INDIANA BLUFFTON PRINTERY Commercial Printers Phone 617 BLUFFTON, INDIANA Compliments of DR. J. T. SCOTT BLUFFTON, INDIANA LEWIS SHOE STORE 2608 Lower Huntington Rd. FORT WAYNE, INDIANA Shoes for the Entire Family WE CANT SELL THEM ALL BUT WE CAN SELL THE BEST OASIS Beach Restaurant West Mill Street PHONE 136 Ossian, Indiana Phone 177 OSSIAN PLUMBING HEATING, INC. Air Conditioning Mr. and Mrs. Bunting, and Mr, and Mrs. Welsh (not shown) do the best possible to keep our school clean and pleasant looking. THE CO-WORKERS Our cooks are the ones responsible for that wonderful tasting food that Is served every noon in our cafeteria. f cf TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY it