They saw London, Paris and the Alps
England, France, Germany and Switzerland are stamped on passports of several Bluffton High School students, teachers and adults accompanying the group during a nine-day tour of Europe.
Led by Bluffton High School teachers Vickie Garmon and Brigette Hoff, the itinerary included a great introduction to Europe and its variety of cultures.
Termed “London, Paris and the Alps,” the trip made stops several museums, historic sites, and European landmarks.
London’s stay included trips to Thames River, National Gallery, Covent Garden, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and other locations.
In Paris, visits included Arc de Triumphe, Eiffel Tower, Louvre and, Seine River.
Among locations visited in Switzerland and Germany included Neuschwanstein castle, concentration camp and memorial.
The trip lasted from June 18 to June 27.
Front row: Erinn Prater, Katie Wright, Annalise Nisly, Sophia Smucker, Amy Barrows, Brigette Hoff.
Back row: Jordan Siefer, Chris Denecker, Brandt Manns, Tucker Neff, Luke Denecker, Austin Reynolds, Katie Prater, Averey Rumer, Jill Rumer, Roxanne Williams, Angelica Williams, Vickie Garmon, Carol Siefer.
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Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Bluffton Middle School Honor Roll for 1st Quarter, 2026-2027
- Bluffton alumni to discuss lives and vocations in ministry
- Letter: Honoring 20 years of land preservation in West Central Ohio
- Prairie restoration research program on Nov. 20
- Bluffton Lions to hear presentation on humanitarian and disaster relief
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- Bluffton Council recap: $5,000 donated for Blaze lights installation
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Beavers sports roundup, November 2-8
- Veterans invited to Bluffton American Legion programs on Veterans Day
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- Nathan Ulrey, 46, served in the Navy Seabees
- Letter: Thank you, Coach Richards
- Big Brothers Big Sisters launches 2026 year-end giving campaign
- Socktober drive collected 659 pairs for local distribution
- Jeanne Previte, 80, owned and operated Jeanne's Kitchen
- Bluffton Elementary Honor Roll for 1st Quarter 2026-2027
- Lego scarecrow earns GROB top honors from voters
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- University to stage costume drama that mixes emotion, humor and contemporary references
- Bluffton High School Honor Roll for 1st quarter of 2026-2027
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- Healing and life beyond incarceration explored at Forum
- Nov. 12 opportunity to learn Mahjong
- Door hanger craft class at Pandora library, November 17
- BPL after school movie, November 16
- Hailey's Wellness and Massage provide chair massages at Senior Center
- Bluffton area Women in Business Meeting November 19