Bluffton HS gears up for Friday's homecoming
Bluffton High School 2011 homecoming is Friday night and this year's homecoming court is in place for the weekend. Watch for videos coming.
FRIDAY PARADE INFO: Line up at The Centre parking lot 5:30 p.m. Parade starts at 6 p.m., south on Main Street to College and onto Harmon Field. Football Moms sponsor the parade.
Click for a video introduction of the underclassmen.
Click for a video introduction of the seniors.
Seniors
Senior queen candidates:
Halle Steingass, 3381 Road Q, Pandora, daughter of Amy Freeman and Bruce Steingass. She is a member of National Honor Society, Math Club, PSO, Show Choir, Chamber Choir, Jazz Band, Student Senate, SADD, Spanish Club, Drama Club and Concert Choir.
Lindsey Buettner, 9225 Rockhill St., Columbus Grove, is daughter of Linda and West Buettner. She is a member of the volleyball team, cheerleader, track, Art Club and Spanish Club.
Carissa Luginbill, 224 W. College Ave., Bluffton, is the daughter of Doug and Paula Luginbill. She is a member of the yearbook staff, SADD, Spanish Club, Art Club, Math Club, National Honor Society and is a senior class officer. She was a junior class attendant.
Senior king candidates
Michael Liska, 8433 N. Phillips Road, Bluffton, is the son of David and Susan Liska. He is a member of Math Club, Spanish Club, Show Choir, Student Senate, senior class president, choir and plays football and basketball. He was a sophomore class attendant.
Keshaun Hughes, 391 W. Elm St., is the son of Daniel and Nicole Hughes. He is a member of Show Choir, Latin Club and plays basketball, football and track. He was a junior class attendant.
Jeremy Basinger, 4080 E. Hook-Waltz Road, Elida, is the son of Janice and Jon Basinger. He is a member of Show Choir, Choir, Chamber Choir and plays football and baseball. He was a freshman class attendant.
Juniors
Karli Leugers, 6036 N. Dixie Highway, Lima, is the daughter of Darin and Lisa Legers. She is a member of Math Club, Art Club, Spanish Club, soccer and track.
Dan Pharmacia, 7623 Hillville, Road, Bluffton is the nephew of Brandon and Carrie Nulton. He is a member of the BHS basketball team
Sophomores
Lily Schumacher, 161 Riley St., Bluffton, is the daughter of Janet and Tim Schumacher. She is a member of Art Club and plays soccer.
Andrew Hoff, 730 E. College Ave., Bluffton, is the son of Scott and Brigette Hoff. He is a member of Band, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Choir, Show Choir, Chamber Choir, Men's chorus, drama Club, student senate, Art Club, Math Club, is sophomore class president and is on the soccer and track team.
Freshmen
Kayla Phillips, 400 Township Road 27, Bluffton, is daughter of Brian and Tricia Phillips. She plays basketball at BHS.
Clay Wilson, 20240 Township Road 60, is the son of Kent and Colleen Wilson. He is a member of the Band, Freshman Choir, Show Choir and plays football, wrestling and track.
Drivers
o Brandy Aller, 169 Geiger St., Bluffton, daughter of Becky Leiber
o Hanne' Burkholder, 7845 N. Thayer Road, Columbus Grove, daughter of Steve and Laurel Burkholder
o Mikaela Diller, 15014 Old State Route 12, Columbus Grove, daughter of Tim and Diana Diller
o Austin Housh, 120 Eastland Dr., Bluffton, son of Kathy and Randy Housh
o Megan Kirkendall, 9430 N. Dixie Highway, Bluffton, daughter of Donald and Vicki Kirkendall
o Abbey Rieman, 7805 Rockport Road, Bluffton, daughter of Bob and Louise Rieman
Ryan Conner, 101 Richland Dr., Bluffton, son of Ellen and Dan Gilfillen
Homecoming weekly dress up schedule:
Monday: U.S.A Olympics Day
Tuesday: Christmas Day
Wednesday: Hobo Day
Thursday: Career Day
Friday: Pirate Spirit/Booster T-shirt Day
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Friday, February 28, 2025
- Feb. 28 Lausanne Ave. fire impacts two Bluffton houses
- Planning Bluffton EMS station remodel
- Bluffton Beavers sports roundup, Feb. 19-25
- Allen County EMA plans annual exercise for March 5
- Clifford Edwin Marsh worked for Marathon Electric
- Lent services at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Apollo emphasizes careers and connections
- March 2025 Bluffton Schools calendar reminders
- Letter: Was that CIVICS 101?
Thursday, February 27, 2025
- Bluffton University and University of Findlay merger will not proceed
- Pirate boys basketball ousted by LCC in districts
- Sider named as acting president of Bluffton University
- First National Bank promotes Klausing
- April 2 book group to Zoom with House of Lincoln author
- A Big Fish in A Small Pond: Omega Fatty Acids
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Senior Center ready for annual garage sale, Feb. 27-Mar. 3
- Fredrick “Fred” W. Evans served in the U.S. Army
- Ashes to Go on March 5
- Ticket reminder for BHS boys basketball semi-final on Feb. 26
- ODNR urges caution during spring wildfire season
- Registration opens for Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition and classes
- Phillips named as new head of LACRPC and WORPO
- Blanchard Valley Hospital makes World’s Best Hospitals list
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- Bluffton mayor asks residents to turn in KKK flyers, denounces hate message
- Public Hearing on proposed vacation of a portion of Vine St.
- Annette "Sue" Sprunger helped establish Bluffton Community Daycare
- Community Foundation awards $770K in grants
- Letter: S.H.A.N.N.O.N. Service Club of Bluffton is disbanding