Bainbridge High School Alumni Banquet 2018 June 30, 2018 @ Bainbridge, IN Community Bldg. After the welcome by BHS Alumni president Roger Riggen (seated in back) Rick Parent from the class of 1965 recited a tribute to the U.S. flag he wrote somewhat based on the old Johnny Cash song Ragged Old Flag. This was just prior to the honoring of all military veterans attending who then led everyone in the Pledge to the Flag.
All U.S. military veterans attending the Banquet are shown standing for recognition prior to leading everyone in the Pledge to the Flag. Thursa Etcheson Evens from the class of 1945 (in center with mic) delivered the invocation prior to the meal catered by Cochran s Catering from Jamestown, IN. Thursa also spoke later in the program about the Bainbridge Improvement Society (BIS) and its need for additional funds for the operation of the Bainbridge Community Building where the Banquet is held.
Class of 1968 in 2018 at Bainbridge Community Building 50 year anniversary since graduation Front From Left: Debbie Summers Treadway, Becky McFarland Chapin, Sheryl Johnson Green, Chyril Purcell Hoke, Gene Ann Unger Judy, Joyce Fitzsimmons Northcutt, Doyne Cruse, Barbara App Woods, Shirley Harris Pearson 2nd: (L-R) David English, Susie Games Brown, Mary Lou Cox Hazelrigg, Nancy Gritton Witty, Susie Garrett Riggen, Donna South Boals, Roger Ader and faculty members Pat Rady, Harold Doremire and Bill Henson. 3rd: (L-R) Phillip Clodfelter, Marilyn James Coffman, Nina Gibbs Boller, Steve Albin, Russell Evans, Jerry Steele, David Hawkins. In back: (L-R) Jim Hanks, Gary Judy, Ralph Spencer. (Caption by Chyril Purcell Hoke)
Doyne Cruse spoke for the honored 50 year class of 1968 at the BHS Alumni Banquet.
Class of 1958 at the 2018 BHS Alumni Banquet 60 year honored class In front (L-R) Catherine Caywood Malayer (who also traveled the farthest to the Banquet from Goodyear, AZ); Jane Ann Hess Harris and Kaye Harlan Jeffries In back (L-R) Marcia Winslow Bagwell, representing her father Rev. Verl Winslow who was the class sponsor; Mildred Tippin Rush, Ronnie Miller, Claire Stanley Winings and Bill Henderson. Not available for the photo, but present at the Banquet were: Buck Henderson, Gerald Ensor and Betty Williams Carpenter
Mildred Tippin Rusk gave the response for the honored 60 year class of 1958.
The Class of 1943 (75 years since graduation) was represented by Kenneth Etcheson (on left) who was also recognized as the oldest alumni in attendance at the 2018 Bainbridge High School Alumni Banquet. On the right is Marion Lukenbill from the 1948 honored 70 year class.
Chevelle Tallman (on left) received the 2018 Bainbridge High School Alumni Scholarship from scholarship chair Janet Houser O Hair at the banquet. Chevelle is the daughter of Anthony and Christina Tallman and a recent graduate of North Putnam High School.
Chevelle Tallman thanks BHS Alumni Assn. for her scholarship and discusses her career plans through attending Purdue University.
The Class of 68 Beatles provided the entertainment much to the delight of the BHS Alumni. Shown (L-R) are Gary Judy, Jim Hanks, Steve Albin and Russ Evans. Sharon Leak Nichols from the class of 1969 (on the far right) was the winner of the 50-50 raffle sponsored by the Scholarship Committee. On the left is Janet Houser O Hair, Scholarship Committee chair.
The awards to the family with the most siblings who attended BHS present for the banquet went to the Tippin family. Seated (L-R) Marilyn Tippin Phillips, Howard Tippin and Margaret Tippin Kessinger. In back (L-R) are Mildred Tippin Rusk and Joanne Tippin Walker.
Four Games family siblings attending this year s banquet included: (L-R) are Leroy Games (BHS 1961), Linda Games Stark (BHS 1957), Charles Games (BHS 1955) and Marilene Games Frederick (BHS 1955.)
The class of 1965 had the most classmates attending the banquet other than the honored class of 1968. The 15 present along with 3 former faculty members included: (seated L-R) Sheila Porter Chadd, Linda York Smith, Linda Hanks, Marilyn O Hair Winters and Judy Thompson Parent. In second row are (L-R) Dennis Folck, Nancy Hutcheson Curran, Martha Cox and Bonnie Scobee Roberts. In third row are (L-R) Rick Parent, Mary Ruth Baker Dagenhart, Joanne Tippin Walker, Billie June Boller Hendricks and faculty member Harold Doremire. In back are Ronnie Spencer, Joe Martin and faculty members Pat Rady and Bill Henson.
BHS Alumni Association president Roger Riggen (BHS 1967) and vice president Debra Alcorn Lanie (BHS 1969.) Recording secretary Brenda Brackney Heacock (BHS 1963) and her assistant on left is Melvin Keyt (BHS 1954)
2018 BHS Alumni Officers and their spouses or guests just prior to the Banquet. Shown (L-R) are Roger Riggen (BHS 67), Susie Garrett Riggen (BHS 68), Debra Alcorn Lanie (BHS 69), John Lanie, Brenda Brackney Heacock (BHS 63), Melvin Keyt (BHS 54), Joe Martin (BHS 65), Paula Martin (BHS Honorary), Diana Ader (BHS honorary) and Alan Ader BHS 64) (Photo by Doyne Cruse BHS 1968) Jessie Lukenbill Detro (BHS 1962) on right picks up her name badge from Marilyn O Hair Winters (BHS 1965) in center. On the left are officer wives and honorary BHS Alumni (L-R) Paula Martin and Diana Ader.
The BHS class of 1964 had 11 members at the Banquet this year. They included: (seated L- R)Jackie Minnick Fowler, Norma Spencer Fink, Marcia Winslow Bagwell, Linda McCarty Everts and Linda Jackman Barnett. In back are: (L-R) Dick Smith, Gary Canada, Don Albin, Steve Winters and Alan Ader. Attending, but not available for photo, was Carl Ferrand. (Photo by Kathy Reynolds Canada BHS 1969)
Bainbridge High School faculty members from 1960 s and their guests attending the Banquet. Seated (L-R) are Margaret Rady and Donna Henson. Standing (L-R) are Pat Rady, history/health/coach; Bill Henson, civics/general business/basketball statistician and Harold Doremire, vocational agriculture.
Sharing before at the banquet were: in front (L- R) Chyril Purcell Hoke (BHS 68) and Susie Games Brown (BHS 68.) In back are (L-R) Ronnie Spencer (BHS 1965) and Steve Littrell (BHS 63.) (L-R) Dean Rossok and Earl Coffman from the class of 1967. BHS friends visiting at the banquet are (L-R) Don Albin and Dick Smith both 64 classmates.
BHS Alumni treasurer Joe Martin (BHS 65) on left greets friends Barbara Ensor Hess (BHS 52) and Joe Hess (BHS 50). 1965 Classmates (L-R) Joanne Tippin Walker, Dennis Folck and Linda York Smith. At left are: Ben Chadd (BHS 61), Roger Riggen (BHS 67) and Rick Parent (BHS 65)
Old Groveland friends (L-R) Steve Winters (BHS 64) and Roger Ader (BHS 68) Up at front table (L-R) with Diana Ader (BHS honorary) are standing, Sharon Seward O Hair (Rockville H.S. 64), Marcia Winslow Bagwell (BHS 64) and Jackie Minnick Fowler (BHS 64)
Janet Austin Parker (BHS 62) and husband Lanny Parker (BHS 60) Clara Wilson Thompson (BHS 56) and husband Dick Thompson (BHS 52)
Friends (L-R) Joyce Robertson and Connie Ruark Lambermont Retired Purdue Extension Educator and former Bainbridge ag teacher, Harold Doremire, enjoys visit with one of his BHS students Denny O Hair (BHS 69).
Helping at the Scholarship Committee 50-50 table are (L-R) Janet Houser O Hair (BHS 69), Carol Evens McFarland (BHS 69) and Janet Lents Clampitt (BHS 69) The four attendees at the end of this table include: (On left side) Doris Keck O Hair (BHS 47) and Lela Eggers Hedge (BHS 45.) And on right side are Joanne McFarland and Tom Miller (BHS 53).
Frieda Poynter Dozier (BHS/NPHS 70) standing, visits with Jessie Lukenbill Detro (BHS 62) and Dan Detro (BHS 59) The Millers from (L-R) include: Ronnie Miller (BHS 58) and his wife Marge along with Larry Miller (BHS 63).
At the 50 th year Class of 1968 tables reserved for them are: (L-R) Barbara Steele and husband Jerry Steele (BHS 68) along with Steve Albin (BHS 68) and wife Cathy. Mike Martin (BHS/NPHS 70) and his wife Mindy are welcomed at the door by Earl Coffman (BHS 67).
Class of 1963 classmates (L-R) Louise Buttery Miller and Andrea Benson Wertz enjoy the entertainment 1968 classmates (L- R) Roger Ader and Doyne Cruse just prior to dinner.
Steve Littrell (BHS 63) and David Soots (BHS 61) were among the first to arrive at the Banquet. (L-R) Are Joyce Gentry, Lloyd Gentry (BHS 60) and Jim Lasley (BHS 61)
It was a big crowd with 250 attending the annual BHS Alumni banquet in 2018. Photos by Alan Ader unless otherwise noted.