Baker High School - Spartan Yearbook (Baker, MT)

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CLASS HISTORY In the year 1944, fifteen of us entered the rooms of the East Side School. They were: Ruth Sheehan, Shirley Jordan, Carola Varner. Delsa Skidmore, Claudia Sleeth, Jigger Bruce, Lawrence Boucher, Ila Paulson, Donna Paulson, Jerry Coldwell, Mildred Heiser, Dianne Burns, Bruce Dahlman, Roger Brownson, and Phyllis Kreager. It took eight teachers to get rid of us' and put us into the hands of our seventh grade guardian, Miss Eichenberger. After a year of hard study we were allowed to enter the eighth grade under the supervision of Mr. Sullivan. In the spring of 1952, we received our diplomas and another vacation. Being that we, all 46 of us, were, in the fall of 1952, after our beating from the mean ole’ sophomores , officially in high school, we could run up and down the stairs and no one said one word!! (Just five or six words). Mr. Langston was our class sponsor that year and our officers were: president-jigger Bruce, vice-president-Ila Paulson, secretary- Phyllis Kreager, reporter-Carolyn Berwald, and treasurer-Jackie Gappa. The Warden paroled us for three months and we didn't have to report even once!! The fall of 1953 found us a bit eager to enter school as sophomores because we knew thatwe'd be allowed to sit farther toward the middle of the study hall and then too, we had all kinds of good ideas as to how we were going to initiate the freshmen. This year again our class sponsor was Mr. Langston. (One reason for our choosing him was that when Christmas time rolled around, we were the only class that had a Christmas tree already in the sponsor's room upon which a few of the boys merely had to hang a few decorations each year!!) Class officers for that year were: Jackie Gappa-President, Walter Martel-Vice-president, Mary Helstrom-Secretary, Phyllis Kreager-Treasurer, Donna Paulson-Reporter, and Shirley Uecher-Historian. When May came around again, we were more anxious to leave than we had been to start the fall before. We weren’t alone, however, because they acted as if they felt the same way! How about that, teachers? Again we were given three months of freedom and were back again in the fall of 1954, ready for our junior year of school. The first thing we did was to elect Miss Casady as our class sponsor and Jackie Gappa as president, Walter Martel as vice-presi- dent, Charlene Knipfer as secretary and treasurer, Delsa Skidmore as reporter and Arlene Schell as historian. Almost before we realized where the time had gone, it was time to begin practice on the annual Junior Class Play which, this year was, The Big Blowup . Mr. Tom McGonigalwas our able and swell director. Later that year we gave a prom in honor of the seniors and the theme was, April in Paris . In the spring we were allowed two days of Glendive Festival the first day consisting of ensembles and solos--instrumental and vocal. ’he second day was the same as before. Not really-yes, summertime has rolled around again and we're off for another three months of something besides school! In the fall of 1955, we entered the halls of Baker High for the last time. And just think, we said to ourselves, we’re the high and mighty seniors who, we used to say. thought they were so smart. To begin with, we elected Mr. Heftie to be our class sponsor, then proceeded to elect Jackie Gappa for our president. Jigger Bruce for vice- president, Ruth Sheehan for secretary-treasurer, and Arleen Schell for historian. Of course we acted out another play this year and in the spring, the precious juniors gave a prom in our honor. This year again we enjoyed a two-day music festival at Glendive and then we ran off for a few days and skipped school in order to have a good time once again while we were altogether. When we returned, it was time for our baccalaureate service and, a week later, commencement; we left our dear old Baker High for the last time. ARLENE SCHELL MILDRED HEISER LAWRENCE BOUCHER ROYAL NOFTSKER MIDLAND COAL AND LUMBER CO. GRAINGER'S CAFE

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CLASS SONG Wake the school, and tell the students, That the seniors say adieu, Class of '56 is leaving We'll no longer be with you. We'll begin a celebration. We'll declare a holiday. For a permanent vacation. No more studies night or day. We'll miss the faculty, Juniors, sophomores and the freshman too. Sweet memories we will have We will always be with you. It'snotbeen an easy journey. Though we've toiled the four years through, Now the time has come for parting, BAKER HIGH SCHOOL we'll miss you. (Tune----Wake The Town And Tell The People; CLASS FLOWER: White Gladiolus CLASS COLORS: Blue and White (LASS MOTTO: If God be for us, who can be against us? OFFICERS (1952-1956) Jackie Gappa Duane Bruce Arlene Schell Walter Mar tell Ila Paulson Mary Helstrom Ruth Sheehan BETTY FRIED ROY FERREI pauj Ajpg '2 imp nog aouaiMtq utpiof Aapiqs x uosjncg tuuoQ put fj| utiujqtG aorug y pnaj Aoy put auajitQ fj UOfUMOjg isBog x q.utx SDiutf 5 lioy tiiuog y l»ptis suop|3 ft putnty uujtw d qjMIS e«pntf3 q s?[03$ uaqoy suing auutfG IN 13Ult tfoit ’t puaspoo noq Aivw ‘ f an rug autnfl f PttMiag uA|oit') j wsiaH P PIHN H tddto 0 untig pa£ j ll PS waijy 3 utqaaqs qiny a P9JJJ A oij 3 'D U»AAploD Anaf g «Atii tspa ‘V DIANNE BURNS MONTIE STANHOPE

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CLASS POEM Carolyn John Benvald is small as a mouse, Bui her appetite’s probably as big as a house. Bruce Dahlman’s a fellow who has his own car, But he's still under age to go in a bar. Tater Braun can drive his fine car. He can also sing and play a guitar. Roger Rook Brownson, our captain was. His helmet covered a Red Ball of Fuzz. Jigger Bruce is our sports minded friend. To a girl's winking eye he'll put a quick end. Lawrence Boucher is so terribly quiet, We nearly forgot him. ISN’T THAT A RIOT! ! Phyllis Bean done said I do . Now she's home cooking stew. Delsa Travis is another lass. Who entered in the wedded class. Elroy Fried is a farmer boy, And he’s his mother's pride and joy. One of our boys shot off his toes, So now he goes by Shotgun Scoles . If you should see a walking hat, Worry not it's only Kinsey, Jack. When Marvin’s around you’d better run. Cuz he carries a camera instead of a gun. Jerry Coldwell drives a Cheve heap. When he's out of school, he's herding sheep. Now Royal Noftsker is our class clown. You’ll wonder, What next , when he's around. Walter Martel once had a sprain. Not very serious cuz it was his brain. Eldoris Stadel drives a screamin’ Ford. She'll probably end up in a mental ward. Dianne Burns is typist for our school paper. When there's gossip around she'll cause quite a caper. Darlene Ferrel is quite a lass. When she's in the hall cause she’s kicked out of class. And BHS don’t bother Roy. When he's off to Ismay, Boy oh Boy!! Mildred Heiser ain't too big a mass. But when in her pick-up she’s really in class. Shirley Jordan is Eldoris’s friend. They stick together to the bitter end. Janice Karch is Dianne’s pal. And you can bet she’s quite a gal. Ruth Sheehan this year book did edit. ’Tis to her that you can give all the credit. Claudia Sleeth is really in gear. With her clever earrings in her ear. Tiptoes Stanhope is a villain. Thinks he’s God’s gift to women. Charlene Knipfer cowgirl fair. Watch her horses rare. Donna Paulson sez with ease, Whatcher’ number!! Number Please.” 11a Paulson had her fling. Now she’s got a diamond ring. Arlene Schell was a steady with Jim. But hey there fellows she's free again. Garland Strother made one girl sing. Until she saw his other ring, Butchie Peck's real name is Dennett. Maybe someday he'll end up in the Senate. Jim Pat Niccum is quite a wit. In any crowd he’ll make a hit. J. G. don’t you try to mock. But where did you get your nickname, JOCK !! ? Carola Varner is teacher’s pet, Keep your fingers crossed, she'll graduate yet. Betty Fried is right in step. Being drill leader is really hep. Bonita Rost used to giggle in class. Until she broke her foot. Alas! Alas! Mary Lou Woodsend is our last. She is graduating fast!! We hope we didn’t hurt your pride. If we did just lay this poem aside. We didn't intend to flatter you. So now we'll bid you fond adieu. CAROLA VARNER DUANE BRUCE JACKIE GAPPA MARVIN KALLAND BERTSCH CONOCO ir LEON MAR JEWELRY