Rick Ramseyer: "All these years later, I still remember the dread of the quarry test"
"All these years later, I still remember the dread I felt before taking the quarry test. This wasn't a written exam, and it had nothing to do with school. It was a rite of passage for any Bluffton kid who wanted to earn the right to swim in the Buckeye."
- Rick Ramseyer
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Saturday, August 16, 2025
Friday, August 15, 2025
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- Nelson Koogler owned Koogler Refuse Service
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- State of the University address to highlight Bluffton's strategic priorities
- Opening convocation to explore embracing imperfection
- Pirate girls tennis loss to Bath
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Monday, August 11, 2025
- Coletta Irene Mullenhour worked at M&R Plumbing and Heating
- New Findlay Community Orchestra invites string players
- Children's tryouts for ONU Holiday Spectacular on Sept. 7
- 2025 History Day showcases a love of Bluffton, fascination with trains
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