Billings Senior High School - Kyote Yearbook (Billings, MT)

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‘ClaAASLdu, $ML? (Do JLJD1L M jCUL diffl A 'hL fotklk!?' Wal, boy, what 'bout these hyar classes? Tell me what they stand fer an' what they're supposed tuh git done; jist all 'bout it. Come on, Son, speak up. Pop, the words sophomore, junior and senior merely signify how far along a fella or gal is in high school but as for what they're suppose to get done, that's quite a story. For all these classes alike, it is more or less the beginning of their life adjustment. Many of our high schools used to stress what we call education for white-collar jobs but not any more. Old Timer, in your day it was pretty much thought that the only kind of people to re- ceive education were those who wanted to become doctors, lawyers, economists and those in other professional fields. Our theory is education for all. Do you know, Old Timer, that about 60 per cent of the people who enter high school will eventually earn their living in ways other than by professions? That's why we believe that average workers such as clerks, receptionists, salesmen and those earning a living by jobs along such lines should be given every opportunity there is to make them the finest of educated peoples. Folks have realized in this past century that youth today need to be taught that the way a man makes his living no longer determines the quality of his life. Teachers believe that by guiding us in these ways they are helping us to become better citizens, assisting us to arrive at a healthy philosophy of life, give us a start as workers and help us obtain social approval. They feel that high school gives one rehearsal time for performing an adult role with confidence. Educators now are figuring out different ways to help these people. Come on, Pop, let's continue on through this book and see how our school has tried to accomplish this. 'See, Pop? This is our swell school.' Page Eighteen

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JOAN DABNER Vice President BILL BENDER Secretary S nwA, QIoaa. ''So these seniors have finished school, eh? Do they have anythin' tuh show fer their four high school years? ''Yes, Pop. they’ve finished their last class and said their last farewells to BHS. They were nourished from earliest child- hood on . . . when you finish high school', and at last that long-awaited time has come. Now those glorious high school days are little more than memories. Many enriching experi- ences have greeted them throughout their years in senior high. Alter their names you'll see the school activities in which they took part. Sports, both interschool and intramural, developed bodies; minds were developed through participation in music, dramatics, debate and writing; many clubs promoted sociabil- ity and furthered interests that helped these students grow. Better citizenship, too, resulted from responsibilities shoul- dered while in high school. But don't think that those who have a short list of school activities have gained nothing from their high school days. Many held jobs while attending and this helped them to grow toward maturity. Well, Lad, I see these seniors have begun tuh prepare for the great adventure called Living. What do the coming years hold fer them? Many and varied are the futures of the 1949 graduating class. Some will go on to college to further their book-learning and preparation for careers. Others will start—or continue their earning, while several girls who are wearing engagement or wedding rings have their lives already decided. Each will step out into the world and take his place as a citizen of our United States. Page Twenty