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Bluffton University welcomes students during Opening Convocation

Posted by Staff on September 11, 2023 - 8:16am

Bluffton University welcomed its 124th class of students as official members of the campus community during Opening Convocation on Aug. 29, 2023. A Bluffton tradition, Convocation signifies the formal beginning of the academic year.

During Convocation, 1972 Bluffton graduate Thomas E. “Tucker” Lott provided the address “On Becoming You.”

A businessman, storyteller and mentor from Kansas City, Mo., Lott shared stories from his time in college, encouraged students to make positive choices, and reminded them they can always get back up if they fall “because falling happens.”

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A banner year for Bluffton Cattle Club 

Posted by Staff on September 11, 2023 - 7:25am

By Lydia Gratz
Bluffton Cattle Club news reporter

The Bluffton Cattle 4-H Club wrapped up their 2023 season exhibiting a wide-variety of projects at the  Allen County Fair. The club members worked hard throughout the summer and their efforts were recognized as they won many banners and ribbons throughout the week. Congratulations to all of the participants on a job well done.

CONTINUES WITH RESULTS

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Pirate girls soccer blanks Falcons

Posted by Staff on September 10, 2023 - 8:14am

By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Bluffton High School girls soccer team shut out non-conference rival Riverdale 1-0 late Saturday afternoon, September 9.

The victory avenged two tough losses to the Falcons last season, including an overtime defeat in a heartbreaking district final.

The Pirate girls improved to 4-2-1 with the win. Riverdale dropped to 3-2-2 after the defeat.

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Pirate boys soccer scoreless vs. Eagles

Posted by Staff on September 10, 2023 - 8:11am

By Cort Reynolds

Visiting Liberty-Benton shut out the Bluffton High School boys soccer team 5-0 Saturday evening September 9, at Steinmetz Field.

Bluffton fell to 2-4-1 with the defeat, while L-B improved to 3-4-1 after the win.

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Salt & Pepper were here

Posted by Paula Scott on September 10, 2023 - 6:58am

In case you missed it: The Bluffton Public Library recently featured an entertaining collection of vintage salt and pepper shakers. Here's our slide show of some of the S&P pairs. Up next is a second collection of Riley Creek finds by young Bluffton mudlarks.

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Unbeaten Pirate football blasts Jefferson in NWC opener

Posted by Staff on September 10, 2023 - 6:43am

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School football team blasted winless Delphos Jefferson 63-0 in the Northwest Conference opener at Harmon Field Friday night, September 8, to stay undefeated.

The lopsided victory lifted the Pirate record to 4-0 overall and 1-0 in NWC action, while Delphos Jefferson fell to 0-4 and 0-1 in league play with the loss.

Landen Worcester started the scoring spree with a two-yard touchdown run. Kyle Basil booted the first of nine straight extra point kicks to make it 7-0.

Hayden Dearth then hauled in a 54-yard scoring aerial from Garret Bogart to double the lead to 14-0.

Gavin Bogart found paydirt on a five-yard TD run to extend the advantage to 21-0.

Worcester found the end zone from 15 yards out to put the Pirates on top, 28-0.

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