The class of 1909 poses for Will Triplett
From 115 graduations past, meet the Bluffton High School class of 1909. This was the 28th class to graduate from BHS.
Bluffton Forever sends congratulations to the Bluffton High School graduating class members of 2024. Checking our files, we’ve uncovered a photo of one of the oldest Bluffton graduating class.
During these early graduations, the commencement took place in the third floor of the town hall, which was the meeting location of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodge.
We know the names of the class members, but only a few of those members are identified today. While the official list of graduates numbers 17, this class photo shows 15 boys and 13 girls, or 28 class members. Our thought is that this is not a senior class photo, meaning several class members did not complete their senior year, which was not uncommon during this era.
Class members identified are: • Estell Whisler Harris, second from left in the front row (white dress) • Zanna Staater Bay, fourth from left in the second row (white blouse with large ribbon) • John Spangler, top row, second from left
Class of 1909
Maggie Wise Hausman
Gladys Zehrbach Hofman
Lucile Dowling Doriot
Alice Mueller Settlage
Ruth Bixel Milhoff
Dean Lugibihl
Arthur Santschi
Paul Herrmann
Helen Kibler Bash
Albert Stettler
Harry Block
Estell Whisler Harris
Zanna Staater Bay
Bessie Burkholder
Elizabeth Hummon Short
Pauline Garau Heckathorn
John Spangler
