The Bluffton High School graduating class of 2020 had its senior year cut short due to a world-wide pandemic. That didn't stop members from holding a parade through town for their last hoorah– a secret that practically everyone knew about. (Jamie Nygaard photos)
Paul Frederick Gossard, 85, died May 24, 2020, at Mennnonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. Paul was born Dec. 20, 1934 in Mt. Victory, Ohio, to the late Everet Merrel and Mildred Roxie (King) Gossard. On June 18, 1960, he married Linda Duncan Gossard, who preceded him in death on Nov. 27, 2010.
Paul retired from Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, Findlay, after 30 years and drove vehicles for Nienberg Auto Sales and Magnum Trucking Equipment after retirement. Paul was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Here's today's installment of the Bluffton High School Class of 2020 Senior Spotlight. Each weekday until the end of May the Icon will feature photos and future plans for four BHS seniors. Students will be featured in a four-set random order.
Board of Directors approves expansion from 8 to 12 qualifiers per region
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on May 24, 2020 - 6:00am
During its May meeting Wednesday afternoon, the Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Directors voted unanimously to expand the OHSAA football playoffs from eight schools per region to 12 beginning in the 2021 season. The 9-0 affirmative vote was given to a recommendation from the OHSAA staff, which was based on a proposal from the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association.
Here's today's installment of the Bluffton High School Class of 2020 Senior Spotlight. Each weekday until the end of May the Icon will feature photos and future plans for four BHS seniors. Students will be featured in a four-set random order.