Anna Crisp reigned as the 2012 Bluffton High School homecoming queen. Matthew Deter was named king. Although rain dampened much of Friday, forcing the tops down on the court convertibles during the parade, the spirit of the event was festive.
Here are some pre-parade photos.
Click here to view information, photos of all members of the court, plus videos.
Noah Stratton, Bluffton High School junior, is the September student of the month at BHS. He is the son of Dave and Julie Stratton, 554 S. Main St., Blufffton, and carries a 4.0 grade point average.
He is a member of Latin Club, Show Choir, Leadership Team and Drama Team for his church, Campus Life, National Honor Society and Renaissance Committee. He participates in football, basketball and track. He has competed in the state track meet as a freshman and sophomore.
NOTE: FRIDAY HOMECOMING PARADE DETAILS AT BOTTOM OF STORY.
Bluffton schools tossed out the dress code this week as Spirit Week takes center stage leading to this week's BHS homecoming. Wednesday was dress in farmer attire at the middle school. Here's an example of six eighth graders in costume.
Back from left, Kyle Kirkendahl and Dakota Paxton. Front, bottom, Levi Smith. Center from left, Bryce Metzger, Haley Baker and James Mortimer.
Here's the official Spirit Week daily dress code at Bluffton High School:
Hilty Home, a retirement community and child care center in Pandora, officially became an affiliate member of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) in Bluffton today, Oct. 15.
Previously owned by the Missionary Church East Central District, Hilty Home has provided excellent nursing care services to older adults since 1979.
On Oct. 12, 22 Maple Crest residents from Bluffton made a “trek to India” through a colorful slide and video presentation by Julie Stratton of Bluffton.
As the Advancement Director in the Great Lakes Region for Global Disciples, Stratton recently spent three weeks in India participating in the three-point mission strategy of the organization: training locals in evangelism, leadership, and small business skills in order to share the Christian message among least-reached people groups.
Maple Crest Senior Living Village, Bluffton, will hold a pie-baking contest on Friday, Nov. 9. The contest takes place at Maple Crest, 700 Maple Crest Court, just off Augsburger Road.
Pies to be judged must be delivered to Maple Crest by 2 p.m. on Nov. 9. Judging takes place at 3:30 p.m. in the Patio Room. All who enter must bring two pies of the same recipe. One pie is for judging, the second pie is for a silent auction.
