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
Friday, August 29, 2025
- Obituary for Ian Christopher Shriner
- 2025 Blaze of Lights theme is "Home for the Holidays"
- Pirate volleyball win vs. Defiance Ayersville
- Highway Patrol focused on removing impaired drivers from the road
- Beaverdam Bunch 4-H results at 2025 Allen County Fair
- Porchfest brings live music to Bluffton neighborhoods
Thursday, August 28, 2025
- Pirate girls golf close 2nd at tri; Bauman 1st
- Pirate boys golf 2nd in NWC quad-match
- Pirate girls tennis loss at Wapak
- "You Made It" Forum welcomes Class of 2029
- 2nd annual Bluffton Porchfest celebrates live music
- Learn to play bridge at the Senior Center
- Blanchard Valley Health System enhances “Find-a-Doc”
- Taste of Bluffton serves as mixer for students and residents
- Heart to Heart: New Blood Pressure Guidelines
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
- Mayberry Rd. closure Aug. 27-28
- Janet M. Leonard was a teacher
- Pirates boys golf wins NWC tri
- Inside Innovations brings established design studio to Bluffton
- Walking thru Autumn hikes include Motter Park
- Colloquium Presentation: Emotional Education in 18th Century Germany
- Student to Share Lessons from Study Abroad Experience in Mexico