Beaverhead County High School - Beaver Yearbook (Dillon, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1951 volume:

1951 BEAVER Beaverhead County High School Dillon, Montana Contents Administration Seniors Underclassmen Activities Advertisement 2 Foreword We Seniors have arrived at the outstanding event of our education thus far, graduation. Throughout our lives we have looked forward with great anticipation to that marvelous day when we should leave school, but now that that time has come, a melancholy feeling over- takes us and the distinction of becoming a graduate seems to be lost in knowing we are leaving school, possibly forever. Beneath our saddened thoughts though, lie high hopes for the future. Because we are emerging into a world that is confused and war-ridden, we might easily be terrified at what tomorrow may bring, but our hopes, our faith and courage must be much stronger than any sensation of fear, defeat or discour- agement. If we can retain these high hopes and have courage along with sufficient ambi- tion and a strong will power, we may well expect to settle down some day to a success- ful, normal life in a world of peace. We hate to think of leaving the protection afforded us by the warm understanding of our teachers and the hearty friendships we have known since the beginning of our school days. Sometimes when school seemed unbearable, it was these counselors and comrades who nudged us back into good spirits. Nothing can ever shadow the pride we have in our school. Beaverhead County High School always had outstanding work in music, athletics and journalism, and here we have work in music, athletics and journalism, and here we have tried to portray this spirit. We have tried to show a small part of our extra- curricular activities, class histories and various organizations. Our class may not be remembered for too long after we go, but here preserved in pic- tures and writing is our record so that in future years we may better recall the fond memories and joys of attending Beaverhead County High School. We hope the value of this volume will increase many times over and that it will become one of your treasured keepsakes. To you, the Class of Nineteen Hundred Fifty-one presents its yearbook, The Beaver. 3 Beaver Annual Staff Editor—Sally Stamm Sponsor—Mrs. Mildred Avery Assistant Editor—Dovle Stocks First Row: Art Editor, P. Sanderford; Sports Editor, D. Sorenson; Co-Feature Editor, B. Lloyd; Activity Editor, D. Peterson; Typing Manager, M. Schmitt. Second Row: Writers: P. Wenger, E. McCollum, J. Henncberry, E. Anderson, J. Simpson, C. Williss, P. Harrison, D. Redd. Absent from this picture are: Co-Feature Editor, Joanne Smith; Snap Shot Editor, Elsita Rouse; Assistant Snap Shot Editor, Walter Featherly; Picture Editor, Rose Mary Tyro; Circulation .Manager, George Clcmow; Writers: Floyd Vandegrift, John Carroll, Emilia Salvo. Left to Right: Ad Manager, M. Wenger; Assistant Ad Manager, A. Hren; Business Manager, B. J. Allen; Assistant Ad Manager, B. Piazzola; Assistant Business Manager, P. Wenger. 5 6 Administration This photograph is the original of the gallows on which the notorious outlaw sheriff, Henry Plummer, and his deputies, Ned Ray and Buck Stinson, were hanged by the Vigilantes on Jan- uary 10, 1864. The negative is in the files of the Beaverhead County Museum. Plummer’s grave has never been marked; it had gradually become obliterated by the elements until no one but a few of the oldest townsmen could point to its exact location. The fame of the Vigilantes and Henry Plummer’s Innocents, which had their beginning at Bannack during the early gold rush days, is drawing tourists in ever - increasing numbers. A .little help in directing them to this ghost town when pass- ing through Beaverhead County will cause them to pause longer. 7 MARTIN C. AAHL Administration, Social Science, Mathe- matics. B.S., North Dakota State Normal In- dustrial. M.E., University of Montana. Graduate work: University of North Dakota. University of California. Oregon State College. TO THE SENIORS: We are taught that the building blocks of civilization are taught as the seven cardinal virtues; wisdom, courage, temperance, justice, faith, hope and love. The last three Christian virtues are not easy to practice amidst the violence of the world today, but throughout the centuries they have gained in importance. The student working out his emotional and personal problems may do well to accept the tried and proven experiences of the past. May these virtues bring a golden era of peace to the world. Let each one of us gather most out of the good of the past and make the fullest use of it in the present. I am confident that the class of 1951 will carry on the fine work that it has done in Beaverhead Countv High School. May you forever hold high the standards that you have attained in your high school work. TO THE SENIORS In an unsettled world a trained mind, a sound body, an understanding heart will enable one to adjust himself to circumstances which as yet, are not clearly foreseen. These are the qualifications which this high school, together with the other schools and colleges of the land, are endeavoring to help each one of you acquire. Your parents, the people of Beaverhead County, who have provided you with this opportunity for study, and the faculty who have assisted in guiding you during these four years of growth, will continue an eager interest in your future. Lenore T. McCollum Assistant Principal TO THE SENIORS Your time spent in Beaverhead County High School was not only a preparation for life; it was life. Through Education we gain courage to meet the uncertainties, confident that the best days are yet to come. The world with all its confusion, is playing for ever higher stakes in education, health, comfort, and decency for all, and its tomor- row can be a golden age, hut it requires our best efforts. Hard work can be pleasant, neglect none of your opportunities, lest you regret it later. Each individual makes his own record. You are rewarded as you deserve. I hope that you will always look upon vour four years in Beav- erhead County High School as good years, years you will remember. May I wish you happiness, good luck, and prosperity. W. J. Bierrum, Assistant Principal 9 HELEN ANDRUS Home Economics, Sponsor of F.H.A., Junior Class, B.A. University of Montana, Graduate work: Western Montana College of Educa- tion. ALFRED GOLDE Science, Sponsor of Science Club, B.S. University of North Dakota, M. Ed. Mon- tana State University. MILDRED AVERY Commercial, Art, Sponsor of Beaver Business Staff, Quill and Scroll, Annual, B.A. In- termountain College, Gradu- ate work: University of Montana, University of Utah, Western Montana College of Education. Faculty CLARENCE J. GUMP English, Latin, Sponsor of Honor Society, Freshmen Class, Thespians, A.B. Fair- mount State College, M.A. West Virginia University. W. J. BIERRUM Assistant Principal, Social Science, Industrial Arts, Sponsor of Freshmen Class, Finance Chairman, B.S. Val- paraiso University of Indiana, Graduate work: Montana State University, Montana State College, Western Mon- tana College of Education. ALONZO H. HARTWIG Music, Sponsor of Senior Class, A. B. Kansas State Teachers' College, M.A. Col- orado State College of Edu- cation, Graduate work: Be- midji State Teachers’ Col- lege, Bemidji, Minnesota. 10 PEGGY MacDONALD Girls’ P. E., Shorthand, Li- brary, Sponsor of G.A.A., Ski Club, Sophomore Class, B.A. Montana State Univer- sity. LENORE McCOLLUM Assistant Principal, Mathe- matics, Sponsor of Student Council, B.A. Montana State University, Graduate work: University of Washington, Western Montana College of Education. Faculty DON RYERSON Vocational Agriculture, Sponsor of Sophomore Class, F.F.A., B.S. Animal Industry, Agriculture Education, Mon- tana State College. MILDRED NEWELL English, Speech, B.A. Ohio Wesleyan University, M.A. Ohio Wesleyan University, Sponsor of editorial staff of Beaver, Senior Class. BEN TYVAND History, Boys’ P.E., Football Coach, Assistant Basketball Coach, Sponsor of “R” Club, Junior Class, B.A. University of Montana. LOU ROCHELEAU History, Boys’ P. E., Basket- ball Coach, Assistant Football Coach, Sponsor of “B” Club, Junior Class, B.A. Montana State University. 11 Anyone who might come into the building be- fore school or after hours will more than likely find our two janitors diligently at work, for they work long hours in keeping the building spic and span. George (Red) Petit and Jules Wenger have been not only custodians of the school but have also been close friends to all of us. These two men have shown unselfish attitudes in their willing- ness to assist with programs and dances we have held. It takes a lot of perseverance to clean a whole building only to watch it be strewn with papers and dirt the very next day. Much credit is given to Jules and “Red” for keeping our fine school in such a perfect condition. Secretary Pert, young, fair-complexioned and efficient are words which can best describe our office secre- tary, Ann Carroll. Ann has had more than just a vocational interest in her job here, since she is a former BCHS student herself. She graduated with the class of ’49. Credit must be given to this patient, long-suffer- ing person, for she must listen to the long list of excuses, which the students dream up, and decide whether or not they deserve a permit. She must also endure the many complaints of the students and sympathize with them concern- ing their troubles. These jobs are just her minor duties as compared with acting secretary to the principal and keeping charge of the books for the various clubs and organizations. Custodians Seniors 13 DOYLE STOCKS President i JIM MARTINELL Vice President Senior Class Officers 14 BETTY JO ALLEN “Susan” Transfer from Thermopolis, Wyoming 3; Girls’ Club 3; Col- or Guard 3; National Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Beaver Staff 3, 4, Financial Secretary; Annual Staff 3, 4, Business Manager; Glee Club 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Or- chestra 3; “Tulip Time” 4; “Beaver Circus” 4; State Music Meet 3; All State Chorus 3; Stu- dent Council 3; Northwest Mu- sic Conference 4. ‘7 will my long hair to Mora Lee Jones.” JOHN CARROLL “Jack” “B” Club 3, 4; Student Council; Annual Staff, Assistant Sports Editor 4; Thespians; Football 3, 4; Track 2, 3; Basketball L 2, 3; Lost Horizon 3; “Christmas Trimmings” 4; “Tulip Time” 4; Rec Center Committee 4. ‘7 will my ability to get in trou- ble to any sporting personality” GEORGE CLEMOW Honor Society 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Annual Staff, Circulation Man- ager 4; Key Club, Secretary 3, 4; Thespians 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, President 4; Lost Horizon 3; “F.F.A. Minstrel Show” 3; Boys’ State 3; “Good- bye to the Lazy K”; Ski Club 1. ‘7 will my ability to keep out of trouble to Sonny Paddock who needs it badly.” BILL CONOVER F.F.A. 1, 2, 3,4; “F.F.A. Minstrel Show” 3. ‘7 will my ability to get excuses fro?n school to anyone who needs them.” JOHN CONOVER F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. 7 will my woodworking ability to Jackie Dodd.” JERRY ELSE Transfer from Anaconda Junior High School 2; Ski Club 2; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Track 3. ‘7 will my ag. ability to anyone who will take it” WALTER T. FEATHERLY, JR. “Digger” Thespians 3, 4; Glee Club 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Lost Horizon 3; “Tulip Time” 4; State Music Meet 3, 4; Boys’ State 3. ‘7 'mill ?ny tenor sax to Bernadine Rebichr MILDRED IRENE FLICKINGER “m” Girls’ Club 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. l 2 of 4; Thespians 3; Ski Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2; Lost Horizon 3. ‘7 will my artistic ability to next year's art students.” BOBBIE JEANNE GIUDICI “Scott” Girls’ Club 1, 2, 3; Student Council 1; Glee Club Vi of 2; Band 1, 2, 3, lA of 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3,4; Historian 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; “Beaver Circus” 4; Rec Center Committee 2. ‘7 will my ability in sewing to Margaret Hoy.” RAY GIUDICI “Juke” Student Council 3, 4; Color Guard 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Glee Club 4; Band 1, 2, 4; Orchestra 1,2; Ski Club 2; “Beaver Circus” 4; Pec Center Committee 2; Rifle Club 2. ‘7 will my ability as a poet and playwright to Bill Allen.” JOHNNIE L. GRUBBS “John” F.F.A. 1, 3, 4; “Tulip Time” 4. ‘7 will my cabinet making abili- ty to Keith Andersen” PEGGY H ARB ALL “junior” Transfer from Pleasant Grove, Utah 2; Girls’ Club 2, 3; G.A.A. Vi of 4. ‘7 will my way to get along with Mr. Bierrum to Scotty Stub bans, because he needs it” 16 DAN HAWKINS “Hawkeye” “B” Club 3, 4; Student Council 1, 4, President 4; Color Guard 3; Class President 1; Beaver Staff 4; Key Club 3, 4; Vice-President 3, President 4; Thespians 4; Glee Club 3,4; Football I, 2, 3, 4; Lost Horizon 3; “Tulip Time” 4; “F.F.A. Minstrel Show” 3; “Bea- ver Circus” 4; State Music Meet 3; Boys’ State 3; “Good-bye to the Lazy K” 3; Rifle Club 2; Track Meet, Declamation 2. “ will my love for guns and the outdoors to Gary Carson” MARTIN JACKSON “Marty” “Christmas Trimmings” 4. ‘7 will my ability to get into trouble to Marvin Peterson” JANET HENNEBERRY “Red” Girls’ Club 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 4; National Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Beaver Staff 1, 2, 3,4; Co-editor 4; Annual Staff, Assistant Activity Editor 4; Thespians 3, 4; Orchestra 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Reporter 2, Historian 4; Lost Horizon 3; “Christmas Trimmings” 4; “Tu- lip Time” 4; “Good-bye to the Lazy K” 3. ‘7 will my red hair and green eyes to Grace Piazzola.” LESTER C. JONES “Les” Transfer from Malad High School, Malad, Idaho, 3; “B” Club 3, 4; Class Treasurer 4; Key Club 4; Glee Club 4; F.F.A. 3, 4; Football 4; Track 3, 4; Bas- ketball 3, 4; “Tulip Time” 4; “F.F.A. Minstrel Show” 3; State Music Meet 3, 4. ‘7 will my muscular, fiscular, physical abilities and propor- tions to Willy S. Allen. (S. stands for scrawny.) ALICE HREN “Al” Chemocrats 4; Girls’ Club 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 4; National Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Beaver Staff 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Band 1; Orchestra 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; “Beaver Circus” 4. “I will my ability to play the accordion for dances to anyone that can stand it.” RONNIE KENISON “Swede” “B” Club 1, 2, 3; Key Club 3, 4; Thespians 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Lost Hori- zon 3; “F.F.A. iMinstrel Show” 3; Boys’ State 3. ‘7 will half of the old Ford, Bob's and mine, to Elaine An- dersen, so we can keep it in the family”. BRUCE LLOYD Chemocrats 4, President, Honor Society 2, 3, 4; President 4; Stu- dent Council 3, Student Body, Vice-President 3; Class President 2, 3; National Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Annual Feature Editor 4; Beaver Staff, Editorial 3, 4i Key Club 3, 4; Thespians 4; Glee Club 4; Lost Horizon 3; “Christ- mas Trimmings” 4; “Tulip Time” 4; “Beaver Circus” 4; Boys’ State 3; Geometry Cup 2. ‘7 will my liking for every kind of music to my cousin Larry. He needs it.” BETTY PIAZZOLA Girls’ Club 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 4; National Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Beaver Staff 2, 3, 4; Co-Exchange Manager 4; Annual Staff, Assistant Adver- tising 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Parlia- mentarian 4; Lost Horizon 3; “Christmas Trimmings” 4; “Tu- lip Time” 4; “F.F.A. Minstrel Show” 3. ‘7 will my Twin Bridges boy friend to Darlene.” JAMES MARTIN ELL “Jim” “B” Club 4; Color Guard 4; Class Vice-President 4; Annual Staff, Circulation 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice- President 3, President 4; Or- chestra 1, 2, 3; Ski Club 2; Foot- ball 4; “Tulip Time” 4; “F.F.A. Minstrel Show” 3; “Beaver Cir- cus” 4; State Music Meet 1, 2, 3, 4; Rifle Club 1,2, 3. ‘7 will my graduation credits to Walter Paddock. (He'll need them.) BETTY REBICH “Betsy” Girls’ Club 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 4. ‘7 will my latest Chemistry lab. experiment to Dorine Down- ing.” DONALD PETERSON “Don” Chemocrats 4; Beaver Staff, Edi- torial 3, 4, Sports Editor 4, An- nual Staff, Activity Editor 4i Glee Club 4; Ski Club 1, 2, 3; Lost Horizon 3; “Christmas Trimmings” 4; “Tulip Time” 4; Boys’ State 3 ; National Quill and Scroll 4. ‘7 will my braces to Elaine An- dersen.” DIXY REDD “Mighty Mouse” Transfer from Carbon Junior College, Price, Utah, 4; G.A.A. 4; Annual Staff, Art 4; Glee Club 4-, Ski Club 4; “TuFip Time” 4; “Beaver Circus” 4. “For Louise's benefit, will my shortness to Ed Thompson .” 18 “Ding” Student Council 4; Color Guard 4; Thespians 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Lost Horizon 3. ‘7 'will my ability not to do Geometry to any unfortunate Senior taking it.” BOB ROUSE “Cooney” B” Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Sergeant-at- Arms 3, Vice President 4; Class Treasurer 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 1, 2. ‘7 will my flirting way to Bill Allen” ELSITA ROUSE “Sita” Girls’ Club 1, 2, 3; Vice-Presi- dent 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; G.A.A., President Vz of 4; Class Secretary 1; Beaver Staff, Business Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4, Vice- President 3, Treasurer 1; Lost Horizon 3; “F.F.A. Minstrel Show” 3; “Beaver Circus” 4; State Music Meet 3; Twirling 1, 2, 3, Vi of 4, Harvest Queen Candidate 1, 4. ‘7 will my ways with the boys of any type to anyone who can handle them” JAMES P. RYAN “Pat” ‘7 will my shyness to Dean Stewart” EMILIA ROSIE SALVO “Millie” Girls’ Club 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; “Christmas Trimmings” 4. ‘7 will my ability to get credits to Martha Scott in case she needs them.” JOSEPH SALVO “Joe” F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4i “Tulip Time 4. ‘7 will my drives from the ranch to anyone strong enough to take it” PAT SANDERFORD Girls’ Club 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 4; Color Guard 4, Class Yell Leader 4; Beaver Staff I, 2, 3, 4; Circulation Manager 4; Annual Staff, Art Editor 3, 4; Thespians 4; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Orchestra 1, 2; Ski Club 1, 2; Cheerleader 4; F.H.A. I, 2; Lost Horizon 3; State Music Meet 3. ‘7 will my happy love life to Darlene Baril.” JOANNE SMITH Transfer from Bozeman, Mon- tana, 2 Girls’ Club 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 3; G.A.A. 4; Honor So- ciety 3, 4; Color Guard 4, Class Yell Leader 2, Secretary 3; Beaver Staff, Business Staff 4; Annual Staff, Co-Feature Editor 4; Thespians 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Ski Club 2, 3; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 2, 3; Lost Horizon 3; “Tulip Time” 4; “F.F.A. Min- strel Show” 3; “Beaver Circus” 4; State Music Meet 3, 4. ‘7 will my three years of cheer- leading to Lois Peters MILDRED SCHMITT “Min Girls’ Club 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Secretary 4; Class Secretary 4; Beaver Staff 3, 4; Co-Editor 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Typing Manager 4; Glee Club 3, 4; F.H.A. I, 2,3, 4; Parliamentarian JOY SIMPSON “Joy Girls’ Club 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 4; Annual Staff 4; Glee Club 1; F.H.A. 1, 2. ‘7 will my bowling technique to Gail Huntley.” 3; Lost Horizon 3; “Tulip Time” 4; “F.F.A. Minstrel Show” 3; “Beaver Circus” 4; State Music Meet 3; Girls’ State 3; “Good- bye to the Lazy K” 3. ‘7 will my job as Co-Editor of the Beaver to anyone who has more patience than I have DAVID SORENSON “Soggy Beaver Staff 1; Annual Staff 3, 4; Sports Editor 4; Assistant Sports Editor 3; Track 4-, Bas- ketball 2; “Christmas Trim- mings.” “ will my smile to Eve Eliel.” SALLY STAMM “Diamonds” Transfer from Saint Mary-of- the-Wasatch, Salt Lake, Utah, 3; Chemocrats 4; Girls' Club 3; G.A.A. 4; Student Council 3, 4; Color Guard 3, 4; National Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Beaver Staff, Feature Editor 3, 4; An- nual Staff 3, 4; Editor 4; Thes- pians 4; Lost Horizon 3; “Christ- mas Trimmings” 4; Rec Center Committee, President 4; Harvest Queen Candidate 3. ‘7 will my ability to become in- volved as Editor of the Beaver Annual to Elizabeth McCol- lumr 20 DOYLE STOCKS “Little Major” Student Council 3, 4; Student Body, Vice President 4; Class President 4; Annual Staff, Co- Editor 4; Key Club 3, 4; Thes- pians 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Re- porter 3, Vice-President 4; Lost Horizon 3; “F.F.A. Minstrel Show” 3; Rec Center Commit- tee 3. “ will my size to John Helm- ing” EDMOND THOMPSON “Ed” “B Club 1, 2, 3, 4; President 4; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sergeant-at-Arms 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; “Tulip Time 4; “F.F.A. Minstrel Show” 3; “Beaver Cir- cus” 4. “ will myself to Louise Fiaz- zola.” ROSE MARY TYRO “Rozi” Sophomore year at Rowland Hall, Salt Lake City, Utah; Girls’ Club 1, 3; Pep Club 1, 3; G.A.A. 4; Beaver Staff 1, 3; Annual Staff, Picture Editor 4; Band 1,3; Or- chestra 1, 3; Ski Club 1, 3, 4; Secretary 4; Lost Horizon 3; State Music Meet 1. ‘7 will my way with Mr. Ty- vand and Mr. Rocheleau to Shirley Dodd as she already has a good start” FLOYD VANDEGRIFT “Vandy” Chemocrats, Vice-President 4, “B” Club 3, 4; Sergeant-at-Arms 4; Annual Staff, Assistant Spons Editor 4; Glee Club 1; Football 1, 3, 4, Track 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; “Christmas Trimmings 4. ‘7 will my fighting ability with Sue Feterson to Larry Lloyd” DONALD VERBANCE “Don” “B Club 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; “Tulip Time” 4. ‘7 will my ability to stay out oj trouble to Bill Allen ” CLAIRE LAVERNE WALDEMAR “Vernie” Girls’ Club 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 4; F.H.A. 1; “Christmas Trimmings 4; Twirling 1, 2, 3, 4. ‘7 will my baton twirling ability to Sharon Hovde.” 21 PATRICIA MARIK WALKER “Paf” Transfer from Belgrade High School, Belgrade, Montana, 3; Girls’ Club 3; G.A.A. 4; F.H.A. 3; “Christmas Trimmings” 4; Pep Club 3. ‘7 will my ability for always making excuses to Walter Pad- dock” PEGGY JEAN WENGER “Peg” Girls Club 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Class Treasurer 3; Beaver Staff, Edi- torial 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff, As- sistant Business .Manager 4; Glee MARK WALTERS Beaver Staff, Editorial 1, 2, 3; Thespians 4; Glee Club 4; Ski Club 3, 4; “Tulip Time” 4; “Beaver Circus” 4; Home Sweet Homicide 3. ‘7 will ?ny skiing ability to Bob Smith” MAISY WENGER Chemocrats, Secretary-Treasur- er 4; Girls’ Club 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 4, National Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Beaver Staff, Co-Exchange Manager 3, 4; Annual Staff, Advertising Manager 4; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Lost Horizon 3; “Tulip Time” 4; “F.F.A. Minstrel Show” 3; Beaver Circus” 4. ‘7 will my second period library to anyone strong enough to take it.” Club 1, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Lost Horizon 3; “Tulip Time” 4, “F.F.A. Minstrel Show” 3; “Bea- ver Circus” 4; Piano Ensemble 1, 2; State Music Meet 3, 4; Girls’ State Alternate 3; Rec Center Committee 2, 4; Twirl- ing 1, 2, 3, 4; Chemocrats 4; Color Guard 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4. ‘7 will my curly hair to any girl who is too lazy to put hers up” JOE E. WHITE “Joe” “B” Club 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4. “ will my ability to make free throws to Bill Cottom 22 Senior Class History The ancient traditional practice of “rough initiation” was outlawed the week the class of 1951 was to enter high school. Because we had dreaded this initiation ever since we had first seen former initiates wearing the inch-deep “warpaint,” our relief was immeasurable. We liked the distinction of being the first class admitted without it. At the formal initiation sophomore class president. Bill Tash, administered the oath to us making us legal mem- bers of BCHS. We entered on September 6, 1947, with forty-six members—one of the smallest classes on record. We elected as our class officers: president, Dan Hawkins; vice-president, Walter Paddock; secretary, Elsita Rouse, and treasurer, Bob Rouse. Our class sponsors were Mrs. Dean Pachico and James Taylor. Two of our classmates, Ed Thompson and Bob Rouse, were initiated into the “B” club that first year. Elsita Rouse was our candidate for “Harvest Queen.” During the course of our sophomore year, 1948 to 1949, we found that we had lost Frank Seybold, Duane Speghar, Naidean and Dick Denny, Karen Burrell and Darlene Cote. We gained as new class members Don Verbance, Jerry Else, Peggy Harball, Pat Ryan, Carol Zinc and Joanne Smith. At the first class meeting Bruce Lloyd was elected president; Dick DeGarmo, vice-president; Francis Wright, secretary-treasurer; Joanne Smith, yell leader; Doyle Stocks and Jim Martinell, student council repre- sentatives; Peggy Wenger and Ray Giudici, Beaver Lodge committee. February 12 of that year, after the Beavcr- Whitehall game, we put on a Sadie Hawkins dance which was the outstanding success of the year. Doyle Stocks was elected the official Li’l Abner of Dog Patch. Members of the class provided an excellent floor show. As “B” club initiates this time Joe White and Ronnie Kenison had to suffer. Francis Wright was our candidate for “Harvest Queen,” while Joanne Smith was selected as a cheer leader. Francis Wright and Bruce Lloyd were accepted as members of the National Honor Society and Bill Cono- ver and George Clemow were sent from the sophomore class to the Denver Grand National Livestock Show by the FFA. That year the Geometry Cup was awarded to Bruce Lloyd. Miss Evelyn Mikkelson and James Taylor were the class sponsors. Considerably more esteemed we entered school in Sep- tember, 1949, as upperclassmen. We had lost, or were to lose during the year, Francis Wright, Dick DeGarmo, Walter Paddock, Larry Redman, and Patricia Ward. As new members, we welcomed Sally Stamm, Betty Jo Allen, Lester Jones, Patricia Walker and Betty Rebich. At the first class meeting of the year officers were elected as follows: president, Bruce Lloyd (having succeeded Fran- cis Wright); secretary, Joanne Smith; treasurer, Peggy Wenger; yell leader, Elsita Rouse; student council repre- sentatives. Sally Stamm, Peggy Wenger and Bruce Lloyd; Beaver Lodge committee, Joanne Smith and Doyl§ Stocks. The year 1949 to 1950 saw Francis Wright installed as business manager of the student body, while student body vice-president was Bruce Lloyd. Those who had enough good fortune to be taken into the “B” club this year were John Carroll, Don Verbance, Floyd Vandegrift and Dan Hawkins. Joanne Smith continued as a student body cheerleader, while Sally Stamm was chosen as our candi- date for “Harvest Queen.” Those wl were allowed into the color guard for the year were Dan Hawkins, Betty Jo Allen, Ray Giudici and Sally Stamm. In a formal in- itiation held before the student body in the auditorium Joanne Smith, George Clemow, Mildred Schmitt and Peggy Wenger were accepted into the National Honor Society. The National Quill and Scroll added Janet Hen- neberry, Mildred Schmitt, Sally Stamm, Betty Piazzola, Peggy Wenger, Betty Jo Allen, Alice Hren, Maisv Wenger and Bruce Lloyd to its list of outstanding jour- nalists. The Girls’ State representative from the junior class was Mildred Schmitt, while the Boys’ State repre- sentatives were Dan Hawkins, Bruce Lloyd, Don Peter- son, Ronnie Kenison, Walt Feathcrly and George Cle- mow. The newly-formed Key Club started out with Ronnie Kenison, Doyle Stocks, Dan Hawkins, Bruce Lloyd and George Clemow as its charter members. Lester Jones was later accepted. Walt Featherly, as a representa- tive Boy Scout from the junior class, was picked from twelve states and Alaska to journey to Washington, D. C., and make a person-to-person report to the President con- cerning Boy Scout activities. Ronnie Kenison received an all-conference award for his good football record. The first very successful and appropriately named class proj- ect of our junior year was our dance, “The Junior Turkey Hop.” Two of the reasons why this year was such an exceedingly active year were the junior play and the junior prom. “Lost Horizon,” a tremendously intriging tale of mystic Shang-ri-la, the place of eternal youth, was superbly acted. It was under the direction of Joe Rvburn. “Heaven,” the theme of our junior prom, was equally a success. The faithful sponsors who supported us through this busily active year were Joe Ryburn, James Taylor, and A. H. Hartwig. Seniors we finally were and as proud of our “extensive” experience as scholars as most seniors usually are. The years seemed to be taking heavy toll of the number of students our class possessed. During this year we lost Nina Cowins, Mildred Flickinger, Rose Mary Tyro, Elsita Rouse, Bobbie Jean Giudici and Peggy Harball. Added to our class were Jo Anne Kollen, Barbara Jensen, Donna Johnson (all of whom left again) and Dixy Redd. Senior class officers elected this year were president, Doyle Stocks; vice-president, Jim Martinell; secretary, Mildred Schmitt; treasurer, Lester Jones; cheerleader, Pat Sander- ford; student council representatives, Dan Hawkins, Doyle Stocks, Sally Stamm, Ray Giudici and Donald Richardson; and the Beaver Lodge Committee, John Carroll and Sally Stamm. This year found Dan Hawkins installed as our student body president and Doyle Stocks as vice-president of the school. Jim Martinell and Lester Jones made the “B” club and Joanne Smith and Pat Sanderford were the two girls who became cheerleaders from the class of ’51. Janet Hen- neberry and Mildred Schmitt took over their journalistic duties as co-editors of the BEAVER. After having been selected by the faculty and then voted on by the seniors, Sally Stamm was named editor of our year book, with Doyle Stocks as her assistant. Color guard members for the year were Peggy Wenger. Sally Stamm, Don Richard- son and Ray Giudici. Our class sponsors during our final year have been Mrs. E. F. Newell, Mrs. Mildred Avery and Mr. A. H. Hartwig. The main project for the year was, of course, the annual for which the theme selected was “Our Community.” Another project of the year was a senior dance which was held after the Beaver-Whitehall game, February third. As our final year draws to a close, we plan to carrv out the usual customs of a Senior Sneak Day, and being honor guests at the Junior Prom, Senior Dinner Dance and graduation. We also plan to re-establish the National Thes- pian Society for eligible seniors and take over the man- agement of Beaver Lodge for several weeks. The class of 1951 has had a full and eventful class history which will be hard to equal and it is sincerely hoped that the lives of its active members will continue to be as pro- gressive and energetic as they were during their days in good old BCHS. Senior Prophecy BETTY JO ALLEN: Bookkeeper for the “New York Life.” JOHN CARROLL: Chief garbage collector (10c a can). GEORGE CLEMOW: Training his horses to brand cattle so he won’t have to get out of bed. BILL CONOVER: Head of the Wool Grow- ers of Cuba. JOHN CONOVER: Unearthed a 26 Kt. gold mine in Sheep Canyon. JERRY ELSE: Manager of the automobile association of the Big Hole Basin. WALT FEATHERLY: Playing his sax at Philadelphia Philharmonic Symphony in front of the building for handouts. MILDRED FLICKINGER: Modeling latest styles for Atomic Atom Fashions. BOBBIE JEANNE GIUDICI (SCOTT): Manager of the Scott Junior Baseball Team. RAY GIUDICI: Teaching the drivers train- ing class of B.C.H.S. how to drive the new Jet 57’s. JOHN GRUBBS: Foreman in a cabinet fac- tory in Detroit, Michigan. PEGGY HARBALL: Seven-star General of the AIR-WICKS. DAN HAWKINS: Professor Daniel Ballou Hawkins of the University of Armstead. JANET HENEBERRY: Editor of the “New York Times.” ALICE HREN: Star in the Ice Follies in Sweden. MARTIN JACKSON: Discovered a new chemical process to make diamonds out of tin cans. LESTER JONES: Fred Astaire of 1971. RONNIE KENISON: President of the Y.W.C.A. BRUCE LLOYD: Toscanini of 1971. JIM MARTINELL: “Hot Lips Marty,” trombone soloist for Tommy Dorsey. DONALD PETERSON: Greatest sports writer in the United States. BETTY PIAZZOLA: Hair dresser for M.G.M. BETTY REBICH: Artist for Walt Disney’s motion pictures. DIXY REDD: Salesman for the Ford Com- pany in Detroit. DONALD RICHARDSON: Star of Broad- way, latest production—“South Atlantic.” BOB ROUSE: Living solely on bananas since becoming owner of a two-acre banana plan- tation. ELSITA ROUSE: Airline hostess from Alaska to Nicaragua. PAT RYAN: Ping-pong champ of the world. EMILIA SALVO: Owner of her own bakery in Florida. JOE SALVO: Teaching Ag. at B.C.H.S. PAT SANDERFORD: Secretary to Presi- dent Kenison, 1971. MILDRED SCHMITT: Foreman of the Hawkins Dairy Ranch. JOY SIMPSON: Head of “Star Women’s Bowling League,” in San Francisco. JOANNE SMITH: Singing with “Hot Lips Marty’s” dance orchestra. DAVID SORENSON: Hiring Don Peterson to do exclusive sports stories for his paper. SALLY STAMM: Recent owner of the “Hope” diamond. DOYLE STOCKS: “Cattle King” of the Big Hole Valley. EDMOND THOMPSON: Owner of Mon- sieur Brote’s Toni Shoppe. ROSE MARY TYRO: Staging a filibuster in Congress. FLOYD VANDERGRIFT: Playing pro tid- dley winks while resting up from his pro ping-pong season. DONALD VERBANCE: The Great Gilder- sleeve of 1971. LA VERNE WALDEMAR: Head majorette for the Yale Marching Band. PAT WALKER: Supervising John Helmings telephone companay. MARK WALTERS: Barney Oldfield of 1971. MAISY WENGER: Head librarian in the library of Congress. PEGGY WENGER: Writing bloody de- tective stories, “The Headless Woman On Wheels.” JOE WHITE: Playing professional basket- ball for the House of David. 24 Underclassmen Junior Class Officers LEFT TO RIGHT: Bill Allen, yell leader; Barclay Schulz, treasurer; Louise Piazzola, secretary; Nancy- ann Petersen, president; Jim Richardson, vicepresi dent. 26 Juniors E. Anderson E. Brothers K. Brown G. Carson M. E. Conover E. Eiiel B. Cowins T. Dart R. Davis N. Flickinger D. Flitton G. Freeman B. Galiger 27 G. Goodfellow H. Hand S. Hand P. Harrison 28 C. McFadden E. Nettik R. Nyc B.Orr J-Plutt B. Rebich J. Richardson S. Rvan R. Sanborn P. Salzman M. Scott M.Stefanatz S. Stubban S. Stubban C. Svctich C. Williss Junior Class History Fifty-seven bewildered students entered BCHS in 1948 to become the class of 1952. They performed at an initiation assembly and were honored at a mixer by the sophomores. The class officers were: Warren Murray, president; Jim Richardson, vice president; Elaine Ander- sen, secretary-treasurer; Elizabeth McCollum, yell leader; Gene Pilon, student council; Bill Orr and Jim Richardson, Beaver Lodge com- mittee. Mrs. Helen Andrus and Mr. Ben Tyvand were the class sponsors. As sophomores we find fifty-three members, including eight new ones. The freshmen were initiated in a new fashion. Each was required to dress as a story book character. They were presented at an assembly and then formally sworn in as full fledged members of BCHS at the mixer held in their honor. Class officers for this year were: President, Jim Richardson; vice president, Tom Orr; secretary, Phyllis Harrison; treasurer, Gene Pilon; yell leader, Ray Davis. Bernadine Rebich and Bill Schmitt represented the sophomores at student council. Beaver Lodge committee members were Scotty Stubban and Buster Brown. Then 1950 came and they were upperclass- men. There were fifty-six juniors enrolled at the beginning of the year with three new stu- dents, Dorothy Kneeland, Martha Scott, and Jack Miller. At the first class meeting, Mr. Tyvand introduced to us a new sponsor, Mr. Louis Rocheleau. The following officers were then elected: Nancyann Petersen, president; Jim Richardson, vice president; Louise Piaz- zola, secretary; Barclay Schulz, treasurer; Jim Richardson, Scotty Stubban, Ray Davis, Bill Orr, student council; Bill Allen, yell leader; Noreen Hubbard, Jim Richardson, Beaver Lodge. Class projects were immediately put into action, committees were selected for the junior play, and plans were begun for the junior prom. They voted to sponsor Beaver Lodge for two weeks and put on two dances to raise money. The junior class has students in every organi- zation of the school. There are five Key Club members, eight “B” Club members, six in Chemocrats, and others in Honor Society, GAA, Ski Club, FHA, Beaver Staff, Band, FFA, and Annual Staff. 30 Sophomore Class Officers SEATED: Jeanette Watkins, secretary; Joe Lane, president; Beverly George, vice-presi- dent. STANDING: Roselec Bastian, treas- urer; Dan Wenger, yell leader. J.Lane B. George J. Watkins R. Bastian D. Wenger 31 Sophomores J. Backus R. Brown S. Dodd J. Dodd R. Eliason D. Freeman J. Goodfellow M. Hoy C. King A.Lessey J. Lynas R. Marchesseault J. Martinell G. McDonald R. McLaren C. Schulz J. Scott B. Smith D. Sorenson C. South B. Staudenmeyer R. Stone J. Thiel W. Thomas K. Trowbridge L. Walker S. Watson Sophomore Class History The class of 1953 entered high school in 1949 with forty-eight members. They were initiat- ed by the sophomores and welcomed to our school by Mr. Johnson and the faculty. Guests of honor at very successful mixer given in the Beaver Lodge by the sophomores, this class easily accepted the high school spirit by entering whole-heartedly in the fun. Prizes were awarded for the best costumes of the afternoon initiation. Bob Smith easily captured first prize with his hilarious portrayal of Aunt Jemima. Jim Richardson, president of the sophomore class, gave them the oath, thus officially swearing them in as freshmen. Officers elected for that year were: President, Clayton Schulz; vice president, Rosalee Bas- tian; secretary, Jack Martinell; treasurer, Joe Lane; Beaver Lodge representative, Ronnie the frosh. During this mixer, the prizes were awarded to those who had the best costumes in the afternoon performance. This class won representation when Connie South, a member, received the distinction of being elected Har- vest Queen to preside over the annual Harvest Ball on November 17. As a second class proj- ect this year, the sophomores held a dance in the Beaver Lodge on January 5. As a fur- ther project, the sophomores took over man- agement of the Rec Center during the two weeks from March 23 to April 6. Beaverhead River went over the banks Janu- ary 30, 1951, at the river bridge north of Dillon. This proved to be the worst flood since January, 1937. The ice floating down from above had frozen the entire river from the Point of Rocks to Dillon, causing the Eliason and Beverly George; Student Council member, Shirley Dodd. In the beginning of the second year they saw the increase of the class to forty-nine mem- bers. The usual initiation of the freshmen was enacted by the class, after which they spon- sored the mixer in the Beaver Lodge, honoring water to seek new channels. Dillon residents took in the families flooded out of their homes, and no serious results were suffered by any individuals, although there was considerable property damage. The Fay Gransberry home pictured above w as in the flood area. 33 Freshmen Freshman class officers: STANDING: Secre- tary, Bill Cottom; vice-president, Jack Keni- son. SEATED: Treasurer, Roberta Bowring; president. Bill Bierrum; yell leader, Jeanette Thompson. C. Anderson R. Bow ring E. Harrington G. Huntley D. Baril N. Benson M. Dingley M. Else W. Hoy K. Else S. Hovde 4 C. Hartwig H. Jensen N. Jones J. Kenison 34 Freshmen P. Knight A. Koontz H.Lohr L. Lovell J. Marchesseault B. Markovich R. Mayberry M. McCarthy J. McCollum T. McFadden N. McLaren L. McLaughlin J. Melton K. Nelson L. Peters A. Petersen H. Peterson C. Pilgrim A. Polish B. Prophet M. Rebish P. Richardson J. Sanborn C. Sargent N. Shafer H. Simpson B. Stanfield D. Stewart R. Tash J. Thompson C. Tovey G. Walker N. Wenger Y. Wenger H. Wight D. White M. White J. Williss Freshman Class History Seventy-eight bewildered freshmen entered high school September 6, 1950. Friday afternoon of that first very confused week, the freshmen were put through their paces in the auditorium. This very active, humorous initiation ceremony was followed by a parade through the city streets in which they were required to wear their costumes. Friday night the freshmen were the guests of the sopho- mores at a mixer, held in their honor, which was well attended. At the end of this dance the class was officially accepted into high school. A hop honoring old Saint Valentine was staged by this class after the Beaver-Whitehall game in the evening of February 17. The Frosh also accepted the responsibility of man- aging the Rec Center from February 19 to March 2. 36 Activities 37 Student Association Officers oovte StocV Vice-Presl dent Dan Hawkins President Nancyann Petersen Business Manager Sponsor Mrs. McCollum y R.chardson rcasurer V rP,a22° ' Queen 38 Color Guard FIRST ROW: P. Wenger, S. Stamm. SECOND ROW: B. Rebich, E. Eliel, . Petersen, C. McFadden. THIRD ROW: D. Richardson, R. Davis, J. Richardson, R. Giudici. Color Guard members are elect- ed by the Student Council each year to advance the flags at school programs. It consists of outstanding seniors who earned this honor by upholding the ideals of the school. Several alternates from the junior class are also chosen to serve in the absence of the elected members. Absent from the picture are: Seniors, J. Martinell, J. Smith, P. Sanderford; Juniors, B. Schulz. Student Council FIRST ROW: J. Richardson, C. Mc- Fadden, D. Hawkins, D. Stocks, N. Petersen. SECOND ROW: J. McCol- lum, B. Staudenmeyer. THIRD ROW': P. Wenger, R. Davis, B. Orr, D. Rich- ardson, R. Giudici, S. Stubban, S. Stamm. Student Council officers are elected each spring by the stu- dents of BCHS. Their purpose is to plan interesting programs for assemblies and act on policies concerning the improvement of the school. This year they pro- moted the sale of football tickets and sponsored the Junior Red Cross drive. The Student Coun- cil is composed of the student association officers and elected members from each class. Their sponsor is Mrs. McCollum. V Rowe is absent from the picture. 39 National Honor Society FIRS! ROW: B. Lloyd, M. Schmitt, G Clemou. SECOND ROW: C. McFadden, E. McCol- lum, P. Wenger, Air. Gump. For many years athletic societies received the j j lion’s share of attention and publicity as a high school activity. The athlete was the school hero. There was little honor left for those not so favorably endowed with muscular strength and dexterity. The hard-working pupil who kept to his books and assumed the real leadership in later life received compara- tively little recognition and encouragement during his school days. Principals and others knew this was true; they were slow but they finally found a remedy and founded the Na- tional Honor Society. The National Honor Society was organized at BCHS in 1938 and since then membership has been a highly coveted award. Require- ments are: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Two sophomores, ten per cent of the junior class, and fifteen per cent of the senior class are chosen for membership by the faculty. They must be in the upper third of their class and have attended BCHS for at least two semesters. They have a new sponsor this year. Mr. Gump has helped to organize and carry out their plans. During the year they had a Saint Pat- rick’s day dance and resumed the work on the scrap book which had been dropped for a number of years. Each spring new members are initiated at a formal ceremony and dis- tinguished by being guests of honor at a dinner. Members are Bruce Lloyd, president; Mildred Schmitt, secretary; George Clemow, treasurer; Peggy Wenger, Elizabeth McCollum, Carolyn McFadden, and Joanne Smith. Not pictured, Joanne Smith. 40 Chemocrats FIRST ROW A. Hten, M. Wenger, B. Lloyd, F. Vandegrift. SECOND ROW: N. Hubbard, E. EHel, P. Wenger, N. Petersen, E. McCollum, Mr. Golde. THIRD ROW: J. Smith, D. Peter- son, L. Lloyd, C. McFadden, S. Stamm. Chemocrats is one of the newly formed clubs in our school, having received its charter this past year. Aims of this club are: to increase our knowledge in science, to learn to perfect our skills in science, to give service in our community and nation, to understand the import- ance of science in our lives and to help to carry out the program of Science Clubs of America. Any boy or girl that has twro credits in science at our school, previous to his taking Chemistry or Physics is eligible for member- ship in this club. Meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month at seven-thirty in the evening. Officers for the year were Bruce Lloyd, president; Floyd Vandegrift, vice president; Maisy Wenger, secretary- treasurer; and Alice Hren, reporter. This organization is under the direction and sponsorship of our science in- structor, Mr. A. W. Golde. David Sorenson is missing from the picture. 41 Quill and Scroll Beaverhead Chapter of Quill and Scroll, na- tional honor society for high school journal- ists, was organized May 22, 1930. It is com- monly referred to as the Chequamegon Chapter. Juniors and seniors who are in the upper third of their class and do qualified work on the school paper are the only ones eligible for membership. Highlighting the years activities was its annual luncheon, at which the Silver Key award was presented to the staff member who had made the most worthwhile contribution in the field of jour- nalism. Quill and Scroll society was founded at the University of Iowa, April 10, 1926 and its purpose is to recognize and record stu- dents’ achievements in the field of journalism. FIRST ROW: M. Schmitt, S. Stamm, J. Hcnncbcrry. SECOND ROW: P. Wenger, ill. Wenger, B. Piazzola, B. Lloyd, Mrs. Avery, B. Allen, A. Hren. 42 STANDARD LUMBER COAL COMPANY Lumber — Fuller Paints — Coal PHONE 276 McCRACKEN BROTHERS The Men's Store The Home of High Class Men's Clothing and Furnishings DILLON BOTTLING WORKS Wholesale Carbonated Beverages Phone 154-W PADDOCK TYRO MATHEWS’ STORE School Supplies Grcwx(U!e4 Telephone 100 22 South Idaho THE ELECTRIC AND VARIETY SHOP The Friendly Store Home of Westinghouse Duncan-Miller Glassware Homer Laughlin Dishes May Your Future be as Successful as Your Past As You Reminisce WHITE CAFE Beaver Staff Business Staff FIRST ROW: B. J. Allen, .Mr� . Avery, E. McCollum, S. Ryan. SECOND ROW: B. Markovich N. L. Jones, L. Peters, P. Sanderford, S. Hovde, P. Richardson, D. Sorenson, A. Lessey, G Good- fcU,™, J. WiUiss THIRD ROW: J. Sanborn, C. Sargent, D. Barii, J. Smith. N. McLaren, G. Huntley, S. Stubban, R. Basnan, J. Thompson. V. Xettik. S. Watson. MISSING: C. Swetich C. Tovey, Y. Wenger. 44 Beaver Staff FIRST ROW: P. Wenger, M. Stefanatz, . Petersen. SECOND ROW: N. Hubbard, E. Eliel, B. J. Allen, R. A. Brown, M. Wenger, 1. Scott, C. King, P. Sanderford, A. Hren, Mrs. Newell. 1 HIRD ROW: S. Stamm, M. E. Conover, D. Kneeland, D. Peterson, D. Hawkins, B. Lloyd, H. Jensen, G. Piazzola, B. Piazzola, M. Hoy, J. Richardson, D. Flitton. Editorial Staff Beaverhead County High School’s official pub- lication, The Beaver, celebrated its thirtieth anniversary this year under the co-editorship of Janet Henneberry and Mildred Schmitt. Elizabeth McCollum was business manager and Mrs. Mildred Avery and Mrs. Mildred Newell, advisers. The Beaver covers all high school activities and comes out every Tues- day except during holidays and exams. It is affiliated with the National Quill and Scroll and MIEA. The Examiner prints The Beaver. Last fall Shirley Rvan, Sally Stamm, Janet Henneberry, Mary Ellen Conover, Elizabeth McCollum and Noreen Hubbard, accom- panied by Mrs. Avery, represented BCHS at Montana Interscholastic Editorial Associa- tion’s two-day conclave at MSU. The Beaver was elected vice-president of the state organ- ization. Incidentally, it is the first time our high school journalism department has gained such recognition. During July a Publications Pow-Wow, sponsored by the department of Journalism, was held on the Montana State University campus. A condensed but thorough briefing on all phases involved in the produc- tion of school papers and annuals was pre- sented. This initial session of the Pow-Wow was attended by five BCHS students: Bruce Lloyd, Janet Henneberry, Donald Peterson, Sally Stamm and Maisy Wenger. 45 National Thespian Society FIRST ROW: D. Stocks, R. Davis, G. Clemow, S. Stamm, J. Henncberry, D. Peterson, M. Walters. SECOND ROW: Mr. Gump, W. Feathcrly, R. kenison, D. Hawkins, B. Lloyd. National Thespian Society was estab- lished early in the spring of 1929 at Fairmont Staje College, Fairmont, West Virginia, by a group of teachers interested in the improve- ment of dramatic arts in secondary schools. It is an educational organization of teachers and students, established for the advancement of dramatic arts. The aims of the society are two-fold; (1) to establish and advance stand- ards of excellence in all phases of dramatic arts, and (2) to create an active and intelligent interest in dramatic arts among boys and girls in the high school. It is sponsored by the teachers and students who make up its mem- bership. Its government and policies are dic- tated by the members. The Society has numerous Troupes in high schools and acad- emies located in the 48 States, Panama Canal Zone, Alaska, and Hawaii. This dramatic activity is computated by a point system which decides whether the individual is eli- gible for entrance. The opportunity given a student to qualify for Thespian membership is a wholesome edu- cational incentive. Earning the necessary re- quirements constitutes a highly constructive and positive experience in learning, a method which calls forth the best that a student possesses in the way of discipline and cooper- ative attitudes. The training and discipline which the student acquires are the results of vigorous and continuous directed efforts towards a definite goal. A student qualifies be- cause he has discharged certain duties, has assumed certain responsibilities, and has met certain tests and standards. Out of this edu- cational experience is created a lasting inter- est in the dramatic arts and a greater appre- ciation of them. The Thespian pledge of membership places upon the student the obligation of assuming greater tasks and responsibilities in carrying forward the dramatic arts program of the school and in furthering his own training as a participant in that program. Thespian mem- bership is accepted as the beginning of serious work in dramatic arts, and signifies that the student is qualified to accept and discharge whatever task may be assigned him. Students who fail to maintain satisfactory standards of membership are subject to suspension or ex- pulsion. Members of the BCHS Troupe No. 752 par- ticipated in the following plays: Lost Horizon, Good-Bye to the Lazy K, Christmas Trim- mings and Tulip Time. 46 LEFT TO RIGHT: H. Hand, J. Watkins, J. Richardson, G. Carson, E. Eliel. FIRST ROW: G. Carson, N. Petersen, E. Eliel, J. Helm- ing. SECOND ROW: C. South, M. Scott, M. E. Conover, C. McFadden. THIRD ROW: N. Hubbard, J. Watkins, H. Hand, G. Pilon, J. Ricnardson, S. Ryan, L. Piazzola. 47 JUNIOR PLAY Just imagine all the things that could happen when a delightful English teacher is suddenly forced to cast and direct the school play! There was fast-paced action and humorous lines in the junior play, “Our Miss Brooks” directed by Mr. Gump, w'hich was presented April second and third. “Our Miss Brooks” is the three act comedy adapted from the original material of R. J. Mann by Perry Clark. Despite the fact that Miss Brooks is already in a little trouble for having passed over the daughter of the school board presi- dent in the theme contest, and given the prize to a talented nobody named Jane instead, she is happily dreaming about the vacation she is going to enjoy as soon as school is out. Then Miss Brooks is suddenly confronted with the play. It requires a lot of boys and a real battle develops with the coach for the use of his athletes. Ted, the school’s big athlete, finally wins the leading boy's part and Jane the girl’s lead. From then on one complication builds on another with Miss Brooks' private and public problems hopelessly entangled. Miss Brooks, the young and attractive English teacher, was portrayed by Eve Eliel. Mary Ellen Conover was Miss Finch and Martha Scott, Miss Audubon, both teachers. John Helming was Hugo Longacre. Jane, the girl who won the honors, was Nancyann Petersen. Gary Carson played the easy-going school big-shot,” and Louise Piazzola was Rhonda, daughter of the school board president. Others were: Mr. Wadsworth, Jim Richard- son; Elsie, Shirley Ryan; Elaine, Connie South; Sylvia, Carrol Svetish; Doris, Jeanette Watkins; Marge, Noreen Hubbard; Faith, Carolyn McFadden; Stanley, Horace Hand; Martin, Gene Pilon, and Mrs. Allen, Sandra Stubban. Charlotte Williss was prompter. Walt Paddock, general property manager, and Shirley Hand the personal property man- ager. Marjorie Stefanatz, Kizzie Brown, and Betty Galiger were in charge of the tickets. Elizabeth McCollum was publicity manager. This play, for all was so humorous and so true to life that everyone enjoyed it. SENIOR CHRISTMAS PLAY The senior English class under the direction of Mr. Gump put on a one act play, “Christ- mas Trimmings.” The story takes place in New York. It is Christmas Eve and as the story opens two burglars are trying to rob the Saunders home. The characters are portrayed by John Carroll, Air. Saunders; Pat Walker, Mrs. Saunders; their children Jeppy and Ethel are Donald Peterson and LaVerne Waldemar. Millie Salvo is Ethel’s friend, Barbara, and Jeppy’s girl friend from the south is Janet Henneberry, as Debby Mosely. The burglars are David Sorenson and Martin Jackson. Mr. Saunders old-fashioned relatives are Aunt Kate, Sally Stamm; and Uncle Joe, Bruce Lloyd. Don Verbance was assistant director and Betty Piazzola prompter and property manager. Key Club SEATED: R. Davis, D. Hawkins, G. Clemow. SECOND ROW: B. Staudenmeyer, A. Lovell, L. Jones, D. Stocks. THIRD ROW: B. Schmitt, B. Lloyd, R. Eliason, B. Schulz, C. Schulz, R. Kenison, Mr. Aahl. MISSING: G. Pilon. The first Key Club was formed in Sacramento, California, in May, 1925, by the Kiwanians of that city and has spread over the entire United States. The first Montana club was formed in Billings and the second in Anaconda. The Key Club is an organization formed to be of serv- ice to the school and to the community. Members are selected the first year by the faculty and the board of directors, and from then on the members are presented with a list of names compiled by the teachers, and they select their members. They are chosen on the basis of leadership, scholastic standing, and thespian ability, and athletic standing. Only about ten per cent of the high school enroll- ment can become members of this club. It is not, however, a secret or fraternal organ- ization. On April 5, 1950, the Key Club was started with fifteen members. The initiation was held at the Kiwanis meeting hall at the Andrus hotel. Past Key Club Governor, Ed Schwartz, of Anaconda, was master of cere- mony and in charge of the initiation with the help of two Key Club officials. The object of the Key Club shall be to develop initiative and leadership, to provide experience in living and working together, to serve the school through its administrative officer and the community, to prepare for useful citizenship. The 1950-51 Key Club was organized with Dan Hawkins, president; Raymond Davis, vice-president; and George Clemow, secre- tary-treasurer. This year they have patrolled the football field, sold tickets for football, helped backstage during plays and operettas and have managed the Rec Center for a period of two weeks. 48 STATE BANK TRUST CO. Dillon, Montana Established 1889 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FHA MRS! ROM B. Piaz .ola, A. Hren, J. Henneberrv, N. Hubbard, M. Wenger, M. Hoy, M. E. Conover. SECOND ROW: .Mrs. Andrus, V. Wenger, J. Williss, L. Lovell, M. Stefanatz, M. J. Rebich, C. Marchesseault, C. King, W. Hoy, N. Jones. THIRD ROW: M. Dingley, J. Sanborn, P. Richardson, B. .Markovich, A. Lessey, D. Sorenson, G. Goodfellow, D. White, M. Miller, A. Polish. FOUR! H ROW: I). Barii, J. Thompson, K. Brown, R. Mayberry, M. E. White, I). Kneeland, M. Schmitt, V. Nettik, R. Bastian, R. Brown, A. R. Peterson. FIFTH ROW: D. Downing, J. Dodd, E. Salvo, C. South, C. A. Tovey, C. Sargent, L. L. McLaughlin, N. McLaren, D. Plutt, M. Scott. MISSING: C. Anderson, B. Bunker, B. J. Scott, S. Hovde, P. Knight, A. Koontz, G. McDonald, K. Nelson, L. Peters. Beaverhead chapter of Future Homemakers of America has been active during its 1950-1951 term. Selling hot dogs, donuts, and coffee at the bull sale, preparing the FFA Parent-Son Banquet, packing Red Cross boxes to send to European refugees, re-upholstering the girls’ room in the Beaver Lodge, visiting the old folks home and serving them cookies and tea, and exhibiting their sewing talents at the spring style show, are just a few of the numerous worthwhile projects undertaken. Mary Ellen Conover, Bobbie Jeanne Giudici and Kizzie Brown were Beaverheads entrants to the State Wool Growers Convention. But all was not work. The little FHA gals had their share of fun, going Christmas carol- ing with a nifty chili party awaiting them on return, and having a picnic outing with the FFA boys. Noreen Hubbard was named next years district president at the annual conclave held in Manhattan last fall. Tw enty girls from Dillon attended. This automatically elected her state treasurer. She and four other members and Mrs. Andrus journied to the state meet in Billings. Bobbie Jeanne Giudici was president of this organiza- tion and held office until the first of the year w hen she got married. Then vice-president Noreen Hubbard took over her duties and Lois Peters was elected to take Noreen’s place. Mary Ellen Conover was secre- tary; Maisy Wenger, treasurer; Margaret Hoy, report- er; Alice Hren, song leader; Betty Piazzola, parliamen- tarian; and Janet Henneberry, historian. Mrs. Carl Giudici was chapter mother and Mrs. Helen Andrus, sponsor. 50 FFA FIRST ROW: E. Thompson, L. Jones, G. Clemow, J. Richardson, I). Stocks, Mr. Ryerson. SECOND ROW: J. Marchesseault, H. Peterson, J. Grubbs, B. Cottom. J. Plutt, B. Stauden- meyer, F. Rebish, K. Else, J. Dodd. THIRD ROW: V. Rowe, J. Dumkc, H. Simpson, D. Grans- berry, J. Salvo, L. Tucker, A. Lovell, B. Marchesseault. FOURTH ROW: K. Anderson, B. Baker, N. Benson, R. McLaren, G. Kalsta, R. Hilton, B. Orr, W. Paddock. FIFTH ROW: J. Melton, J. Smith, H. Lohr, D. Tyler, T. Dart, B. Brown, T. Orr, G. Nelson. MISSING: G. Pilon, B. Prophet, J. Conover, B. Conover, J. Else, J. Scott, D. Wenger, E. Brothers, E. Nettik. The Beaverhead Chapter of Future Farmers of America was organized in 1930 and is com- posed of farm and ranch youth. Its purpose is to aid and help these young men to become established in farming, develop leadership, character, honestv, cooperation, service to school and community, and patriotism. The chapter at present consists of 48 active mem- bers. The officers for 1950-51 are president, George Clemow; first vice-president, Doyle Stocks; second vice-president, Jerry Else; sec- retary, Bill Conover, treasurer, Lester Jones; reporter, Jim Richardson; and sentinel, Ed Thompson. The chapter has participated in many events throughout the year. The most important are: 1. Conducting chapter initiation services for Deer Lodge, Ruby Valley, Sheridan, Beaver- head, and Whitehall chapters at Sheridan. 2. Reopened the Rec Center which has been closed for the last two years. Considerable work was done in repairing the center. 3. Repaired and reopened the school tennis courts. 4. Participated in the winter fair and district and state FFA conventions. 5. Established a loving cup for the queen of the annual harvest ball by the senior members. One of the high-lights of the season’s activ- ities was the FFA sponsored harvest ball held in the Rec Center, November 17. Candidates for the gala event were Nancy Wenger, fresh- man; Connie South, sophomore; Louise Piaz- zola, junior; and Elsita Rouse, senior. Connie South was crowned queen by FFA president, George Clemow. The Rec Center was deco- rated in old time barnyard fashion. Square dancing was featured with music being fur- nished by Bill Gandrud’s orchestra with Jim Johnson calling the dances. 51 FIRST NATIONAL BANK DILLON, MONTANA Serving This Community Since 1880 Affiliated With NORTHWEST BANCORPORATION MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT CORPORATION TRIBUNE Publishing Co. DILLON DAILY TRIBUNE Office Supplies MITCHELL CITY DRUG Walgreen Agency Rx-Dept. Cutter and Franklin Vaccines and Supplies RED WHITE LAUNDRY VAUGHN AND RAGSDALE CLEANING CO. Good Luck and Best Wishes Department Store to the Class of '51 Rec Center Committee FIRST ROW: S. Hovde, J. Williss, P. Wenger, S. Stamm, B. George, N. Hubbard, C. Redman, L. Walker. SECOND ROW: J. Carroll, J. Richardson. Beaver Lodge has been more successful this year than any previous year. A new plan was tried this year and it worked. This plan was to have each organization of the school take over the Center for two weeks. This has made it possible to keep the Center open most of the time. During the year many new things were added to the Center to make it more interesting for the students. These new things were a new juke-box, pin-ball machines, pop machines and a shuffle board. The FFA boys repaired the three ping-pong tables, fixed the pool table, made a box for the candy, and re- paired lavatory facilities. They painted the porous cement floors gray which has eliminated the collection of dust. The American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring the “Rec Center” with Mrs. Walter Stamm, as ad- visor. This year’s officers were Sally Stamm, presi- dent; Beverly George, vice-president; Noreen Hub- bard, secretary-treasurer. 53 G. A. A. FIRST ROW': P. Sandcrford, N. Petersen, L. Piazzola. SECOND ROW: S. Stamm, C. Redman, C. South, J. Lynas, L. W’alker, S. Hand, M. Hayden, G. Piazzola, C. McFadden, C. Tovey, G. Huntley, B. George, J. Smith, C. Tucker. THIRD ROW: J. Williss, D. Redd, A. Lessey, G. Goodfellow, D. Downing, S. Ryan, S. Hovde, M. Scott, M. Stcfanatz, C. Anderson, P. Richard- son, W. Hoy, L. Lovell, L. Peters, A. Polish, C. Marchesseault. FOURTH ROW: B. Allen, J. Henneberry, D. Plutt, J. Dodd, N. Flickinger, S. Watson, A. Koontz, J. Thompson, M. W'enger, D. Sorenson, M. Rebish, B. Markovich, N. Jones, A. Peterson, B. Tysdal, H. Jones. FIFTH ROW: J. Simpson, D. Barii, M. Miller, N. Ryan, P. W enger, P. Harrison, N. Hubberd, D. White, C. Sargent, C. King, P. Pickering, J. Sanborn, E. McCollum, N. Shafer. SIXTH ROW': A. Hren, P. Walker, L. W'aldemar, E. Salvo, C. Andersen, S. Dodd, J. W atkins, R. Bastian, V. Nettik, B. Galiger, R. Brown, L. McLaughlin, E. Eliel, K. Nelson, M. Dingley, R. Bowring. SEVENTH ROW: B. Rcbich, M. Schmitt, R. Mayberry, M. W'hite, N. McLaren, M. Hoy, S. Stubban, B. Piazzola, M. Conover, K. Brown, D. Kneeland, D. Flitton, N. W'enger, V. Miller, Miss Mc- Donald. MISSING ARE: M. Else, M. McCarthy, B. Stanfield, Y. Wenger, E. Rebich, C. Svetich, C. Williss, B. Rebich, E. Rouse, M. Flickinger, B. Giudici Scott, P. Harball, R. Tyro. Girls’ Athletic Association was reorganized this year for the purpose of promoting girls’ athletics. It is a combination of the Pep Club and Girls’ Club and is organized for all girls interested in sports. Blue blocked “B” letters may be received by the girls when they have earned 300 participation points. Tournaments were held in volleyball, basketball, softball, ping-pong, archery, and tennis. It was voted upon by the girls to have white sweaters and royal blue skirts. At Christmas, the G.A.A. sponsored a Christmas Ball. In the spring they went on hikes, camping trips, and picnics. Of- ficers this year were Elsita Rouse, president; Nancyann Petersen, vice-president; Louise Piazzola, secretary; and Pat Sanderford, treas- urer. Miss iMcDonald is the club sponsor. 54 . M.Gosman Druggist The ?© XClQJL tore QUALITY — SERVICE — SATISFACTION Phone 65 Dillon Montana WARNER FOOD ROE RANCH CO. Mr. M. Roe STORE Harold M. Warner, Proprietor FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Complete Line of Groceries Quality at a Saving PHONE 246 Chorus i FIRST ROW: D. Redd, J. Williss, C. Marchesseault, M. Scott, M. Schmitt, B. J. Allen, E. Ander- son, L. Piazzola, N. Flickingcr, L. McLaughlin, P. Harrison, P. Sandcrford. SECOND ROW: Mr. Hartwig, S. Hovde, A. Koontz, N. McLaren, M. White, M. Wenger, D. Stewart, J. Martinell, B. Smith, M. Peterson, J. Smith, B. Paizzola, J. Henneberry, N. Shafer, P. Wenger. THIRD ROW: J. Grubbs, J. Salvo, F. Hallauer, J. Carroll, B. Lloyd, D. Peterson, D. Wilson, J. Martinell, W. Paddock, D. Verbance, W. Featherly, D. Hawkins, M. Walters, H. Jensen, L. Richardson. MISS- ING: L. Jones, C. Svetich, C. Williss. One again this year, forty-one musically minded students did much to contribute to the life of the school. The chorus, under the direc- tion of Mr. A. H. Hartwig, continued its record of fine entertain- ment. An operetta, “Tulip Time,” was presented April 20 and 21. The group participated in “Novelty Night at the Beaver Circus,” the mid-winter and spring concerts, and the Christmas assembly. Members added to the Yuletide season by caroling. Special honor was given to Betty Jo Allen, soprano, who was selected to repre- sent BCHS as a member of the Northwest Conference in March 21-31. She was one of the chorus members chosen to attend from Montana, Wyoming, Washington, Oregon and Colorado. The chorus participated in the district Music Festival in Helena, April 21. A small vocal group attended the Stare Solo and Small Ensemble Music Meet in Missoula, May 4-5. 56 Tulip Time “Tulip Time,” an operetta in two acts, by Geoffery F. Morgan and Frederich G. Johnson, was presented February 20 and 21 by the chorus. The story took place in a small village in Holland. A group of Amer- ican students arrived suddenly from America under Professor McSpindle (Jim Martinell) to study botany. Two American students, New Baxter (Bruce Lloyd) and Dick Warren (Fred Hallauer), were more inter- ested in the Dutch girls, Christina (Betty Jo Allen) and Katinka (Millie Schmitt). A thief had been steal- ing tulips and Ned and Dick persuaded Professor McSpindle to dress like the suspected thief. Then they turned their attention to the girls. The Burgomaster of the village, Hendrich Van Ooster (Dan Hawkins), saw McSpindle and accused him of being the thief. Christina had some stocks which she thought were worthless and which the Burgomaster wanted to buy at her expense. Unknown to him, the boys found out that the stocks were of immense value. They revealed the truth, and the innocence of McSpindle was proved by Christina's Aunt Anna (Joanne Smith). Hans (Harold Jensen) furnished the humor of the produc- tion. The curtain fell with the prospect of a triple wedding. All other members of the vocal music de- partment participated as members of the chorus. Peggy Wenger was pianist. 57 Band FIRST ROW: D. Freeman, D. Murray, S. Hovde, W. Hoy, C, Tucker, B. Hoy, V. Jones. SECOND ROW : M. Harrington, B. George, B. Rebich, S. Dodd, E. McCollum, E. Eliel, G. Walker, C. South, N. L. Jones, J. Willis, C. Sargent, L. Walker, E. Rebich, A. Lessey, G. Good- fellow. H. Jensen. J. Sneed, C. Hollenstcincr, L. L. McLaughlin. THIRD ROW: W. Featherly, J. Sandborn, H. Wight, V. W'cstcrgard, J. Watkins, J. Martinell, F. Hallauer, B. Thomas, S. Stubban, R. Giudici, J. Martinell, R. Davis, B. Bicrrum, C. Murray. FOURTH ROW: E. Orr, D. Barii, L. Peters. D. Kneeland, Mr. Hartwig, J. Selwav, L. Roland, C. Hartwig, J. McCollum, E. Harrington, B. J. Allen, B. Smith, B. 1. G Scott, C. Redman. BCHS band is composed of 53 members. Throughout the year it played for football and basketball games, putting on a band show for the Helena- Beaver football game and the Anaconda-Beaver basketball game. The group made one basketball trip to Helena, December 1. The band w as always available when called upon to play for various activities, as pep assemblies and the Armistice Day program. On April 21 the organization attended the District Music Festival in Helena. Small ensembles and soloists performed at the State Small Ensemble and Solo Music Meet held at Missoula, May 4-5. Soloists who attended were Jim Martinell, Bill Cottom, Walter Featherly, and Jack Martinell. Jim Martinell was chosen to represent our band at the Northwest Conference in Missoula, March 28-31. A concert, w’hose theme “Novelty Night at the Beaver Circus” provided a new and different idea, was wrell received on November 15. A mid-winter concert was given with the French horn soloist, Bertram Haigh, on March 5. The band joined with the chorus to present a spring concert, April 18. During the year the band gave a dance and operated the Rec Center for two w eeks. Music Mothers sponsored a band dinner for the purpose of raising money for the purchase of new band uniforms. Officers for the year were: president, Jim Martinell; first vice-president, Ray Davis; second vice-president, Jack Martinell; sec- retary, Jeanette Watkins; and treasurer, Beverly George. 58 HAZEL’S STYLE AND BEAUTY SHOPPE If it's new you'll find it at Hazel's HAZELBAKER INSURANCE AGENCY Southern Montana Abstract Title Co. Phone 57 McLaren son BEAVERHEAD BLACKSMITH SHOP General Blacksmithing Arc-Acetylene Welding New York to Order Phone 595 SKEETS CAFE 24-Hour Service BEAVERhtAD LUMKRco ROBERTS FOOD MARKET BEAVERHEAD LUMBER Building Material Coal Phone 85 HARDWARE FARM SUPPLIES D. I. CO. Ski Club FIRST ROW: G. Huntley, S. Stubban, N. Petersen. SECOND ROW: H. Wight, E. Harrington. B. Smith, E. Eliel, M. Peterson, C. Pilgrim, G. Freeman, Miss McDonald. Skiing, which was introduced at BCHS in 1944, has gained a rightful place in our ath- letics. Although it is not a major sport, skiing in Beaverhead County is becoming very pop- ular. The Ski Club was a small group when organized, but has steadily grown in mem- bership and spirit. The purpose of this group is to organize the enthusiastic skiers of the school and to interest more students in the thrill of the snow covered hills. Bob Smith, a most ardent skier, took part in the Elkhorn invitational tournament at High Boy Lodge Run and in the invitational giant salom cup race on Lionhead Run at West Yellowstone. Dillion Ski Club is planning on adding a be- ginners slope to the High Boy Run. The slope south of the jumping hill is to be cleared this summer and will be ready with a tow for use when the snow flies again next year. Members of this club will yield a ready hand with the project. Officers during the past year have been: Scotty Stubbans, president; Nancyann Petersen, vice-president; and Gail Huntley, secretary-treasurer. Miss McDonald who recently became a follower of this up- and-coming sport, was the Ski Club’s sponsor. 60 Dillon Portrait Studio Distinctive Photos Kodak Finishing and Enlarging Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of '51 CD. and JS. jewelry Your Friendly Jeweler Dillon, Montana 76e jdo tc Pine THotei JACK’S MOUNTJOY FLOWERS AND GIFTS Market Flowers for All Occasions PHONE 137-W Cheerleaders LEFT TO RIGHT: Joanne Smith, Fat Sanderford, Louise Piazzola, I've Eliel. Four peppy young ladies which take as active a part in every ball game as do the players, are these blue and gold clad gals. Keeping the side lines rooting is their job, which re- quires energy, skill and dexterity, and helps keep the morale of 'the players high. When- ever you hear a catchy, new cheer, you can attribute it to the inventive genius of these four girls. Throughout the year they have held yell contests to find different ideas and have led us in all our pep assemblies. The queen, Louise Piazzola, is a junior and has been providing cheers for the past two years. She is aided by her assistant cheerleaders, Joanne Smith, a senior, who started when she was a sophomore; Pat Sanderford, a senior, and Eve Eliel, a junior, both of whom joined the ranks this year. 62 B Club FIRST ROW: L. Rocheleau, F. Vandegrift, R. Kenison, B. Rouse, E. Thompson, B. Tyvand. SECOND ROW: L. Jones, B. Thomas, C. Schulz, R. Romers, A. Lovell, D. Verbance, F. Hallaucr. THIRD ROW: D. Hawkins, J. Helming, B. Schulz, J. Zink, B. Allen, R. Eliason, W. Murray. MISSING: J. Martinell, J. Kenison E. Brothers, J. Carroll, J. White, G. Pilon. As long as there has been athletics in BCHS there has always been a “B Club. The “B Club is made up of athletes who have earned one or more letters in the major sports, such as football, basketball and track. This is one of the most active organizations in the school, providing the students of BCHS with a fine show of athletics and sportsmanship during the year. They supply amusement during their annual initiation of new members. The “B Club provides re- freshments in the form of pop and candy to sports fans who attend the basketball games. At Christmas they cut trees and sold them. One of the highlights of this year’s social events was the sock dance sponsored by the “B' Club. First prizes were given to Pat Sandcr- ford and Ed Thompson for the best looking socks, Peggy Wenger and Les Jones for their fleet-footed action in the jitterbug contest and Glenna Goodfellow and Kenny Morrison for the smoothest waltz. The officers this year were president, Ed Thompson; vice president, Bob Rouse; secretary, Ronnie Kenison; sergeant-at-arms, Floyd Vandegrift. Mr. Tyvand and Mr. Rocheleau were the club sponsors. 63 Ben Tyvand Lou Rocheleau B. Allen, Guard R. Kenison, Center D. Hawkins, Guard J. Helming, Tackle J. Zink, Tackle B. Rouse, End E. Thompson, Fullback F. Vandegrift, Quarterback D. Verbancc, Halfback 64 J. Martinell, Center FIRST ROW: Mgrs. B. Stauden- meyer, E. Nettik. SECOND ROW: J. Helming, J. Zink, D. Verbance, D. Hawkins, J. Martinell, R. Kenison, B, Rouse, L. Jones, E. Thompson. THIRD ROW: W. Murray, G. Pilon, E. Brothers, B. Sanborn, R. Davis, F. Hallauer, C. Schulz, A. Lovell, B. Schmitt. FOURTH ROW: Coach L. Rocheleau, B. Schulz, R Romers, B. Thomas, C. Hartwig, B. Bierrum, D. Denny, J. Kenison, B. Allen, R. Eliason, Coach B. Tvvand. B. Bierrum, Half-back B. Thomas, Safety Man D. Walker, Guard K. Trowbridge, Center J. Carroll, End R. Romers, Half-back R. Davis, Half-back F. Hallauer, Guard B. Schmitt, Guard C. Schulz, Tackle 65 J. Kenison, End A. Lovell, Guard E. Brothers, Guard W. Murray, End Basketball B Squad READING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: John McCollum, Fred Rebich, Bill Gottorn Bill Icmn , R,Chard Hilton, Henry l.ohr, Coach Ben Tyvand, Jim Zink, Tom Orr, Dick Dennv nui I nomas, Raymond Davis, Joe Lane. 7 A Squad B. Orr, Junior B. Allen, Junior B. Schulz, Junior J. White, Forward J. Kenison, Freshman C. Schulz, Sophomore F. Vandegrift, Forward B. Rouse, Guard R. Kenison, Guard L. Jones, Guard E. Thompson, Center R. Romers, Sophomore 67 Football As the school term opened the following returning lettermen turned out for the 1950 Beaver squad under the direction of Coach Ben Tyvand and assistant Coach Lou Rocheleau. They were Dan Hawkins, Ed Thompson, John Carroll, Don Verbance, Artell Lovell, Ronnie Kenison, Floyd Vandegrift and Bob Rouse. Those seniors, finishing their last year of high school football who were awarded letters were: Don Verbance, Floyd Vandegrift, Jim Martinell, Les Jones, Dan Hawkins, John Carroll, Ed Thompson, Bob Rouse and Ronnie Kenison, who was captain. Others who received those sought after awards were Mike Nettick, Jack Kenison, Jim Zinc, Bill Thomas, Clayton Schulz, Ronnie Eliason, Bob Romers, Fred Hal- lauer, John Helming, Ernie Brothers, Barclay Schulz, Gene Pilon, Warren Murray, and the co-captains for next year, Artell Lovell, and Bill Allen. FOOTBALL SCORES 1950 Beavers 14 Hamilton — 13 Beavers 19 Butte Reds 6 Beavers . 12 Deer Lodge 14 Beavers 23 Helena Bengals 12 Beavers 37 Whitehall 14 BASKETBALL Seasons Results 52 Helena 57 Beavers 53 Whitehall 33 38 Townsend 23 Beavers _ __ 29 Billings Central 40 Beavers 40 Anaconda High 31 Beavers ....49 Laurel 52 Beavers 50 Twin Bridges _ 29 Beavers - .52 Big Timber 37 Beavers 51 Anaconda Cent. 49 Beavers -—59 Sheridan 46 Beavers 31 Belgrade 49 Beavers .. . 64 Whitehall 40 Beavers 50 Big Timber 30 Beavers 45 Laurel 48 52 Beavers 35 Hardin — - 39 Beavers 55 Sheridan _ 35 Beavers __ 47 Deer Lodge 42 Beavers 59 Twin Bridges Beavers 54 Deer Lodge 42 District Tournament, Laurel Beavers 33 Hardin .... 44 Beavers 59 Roundup _ . .... 31 Beavers 44 Big Timber 36 Beavers 46 Hardin ... 52 Basketball letters were presented to the following boys: Co-captains Bob Rouse and Ed Thompson, seniors; Floyd Yandergrift, Joe White, and Les Jones; junior Bill Allen and sophomores Clayton Schultz and Robert Romers. The only fresh- man earning a letter was Jack Kenison. 69 Track The 1951 turnout for track was the largest in the history of the school, with 34 men turning out. Starting this year with only one lettemian, Bob Rouse and returning squad men Ed Thompson, Barclay Schulz and Les Jones. In a closely con- tested meet BCHS tracksters were awarded the 1951 trophy for the second annual VV.MCE sponsored invitational track meet held at Vigilante field Saturday after- noon, April 28. They totaled 42Vi points, edging past Powell county Wardens’ 39 points with the last two events, discus and shot. Ed Thompson won first in both, a gain of ten points and being the decisive factor for the winners of the meet. Points earned by other Beavers were: Denny, 7; Romers, 3Vfe; Vandegrift, 2; Sorenson, 2; Rouse, 4 2; Jones, 10; J. Kenison, 1; and Helming, 2. Eight track boys journeyed to Missoula Alay 18 and 19 to participate in the Interscholastic track meet. Those making the trip were Dick Denny, Les Jones, David Sorenson, Barclay Schulz, Ed Thompson, Floyd Vandegrift, Bob Rouse, and Robert Romers. Les Jones took second place in the Class B high hurdles. His time was 16.2 seconds. Floyd Vande- grift tied for fourth and fifth place in the broad jump, jumping 19.1 feet. Ed Thompson threw’ the shot 43.9 feet, which won him fifth place. Floyd Vandergrift also won the first heat in the 440 but was disqualified for pushing. This year the Beavers copped 6 points, a noticeable gain over last year. National Thespians Tw elve outstanding actors and actresses were initiated as members of the National Thespian Society Wednesday, May 16. They were presented with certificates bearing their names. To become a member of this society a student must play with metit a major role of one full-length play or two major roles in one-act plays staged by the institution in which he is enrolled; and who has done work of such quality as to be approved by the sponsor. In place of this the student may play minor roles in two or three or four one-act plays; all this shall be accepted as meeting the requirements of membership, if the amount of work done is equivalent to a major role in a full-length play. Those who were initiated are Ray Davis, Eve Eliel, Janet Henneberry, John Helming, Gary Carson, Don Peterson, Carolyn McFadden, Sally Stamm, Jim Richardson, Nancyanne Petersen, Walt Featherly, and Bernadine Rebich. National Honor Society Two seniors, three juniors, and two sophomores were taken in as members of the National Honor Society at an awards assembly May 16. They are selected by the faculty on the basis of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Bruce Lloyd, president, presided over the impressive ceremony. The four cardinal principles were interpreted by Carolyn AlcFadden, scholarship; Joanne Smith, leadership; Peg Wenger, service; Elizabeth McCollum, character. George Clemow acted as guard and Millie Schmitt called the roll. New members are: Seniors, Betty Jo Allen, Les Jones; juniors, Bernadine Rebich, Mary Ellen Conover, Eve Eliel; sophomores, Charles Murray, Clayton Schultz. 70 Girls’ State Carolyn McFadden and Mary Ellen Conover will represent Beaverhead County High School at the 1951 Girls’ State to be held in Billings at Rocky Mountain College, June 11 to 17. This is sponsored by the Montana American Legion Auxiliary. These girls were selected from eight candidates whom the faculty thought possessed a high level of leadership, scholarship, fine character and the ability to receive full benefit from the activities of Girls’ State. Final decision rested on the vote of the junior girls. Nancyann Petersen and Noreen Hubbard are the alternates. Montana Girls’ State was organized to educate girls in the duties privileges, rights and responsibilities of American citizenship. The girls study government by participating in a mythical state. Starting at city councilmen and up to governor they elect their officers by regular election procedure and set up city and state government with ordinances and laws which they themselves enforce. Each girl has a chance to learn the procedure of democratic government as a self- governing citizen during this week. Girl’s State is meant to be a laboratory of practical, applied, political science. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsored one girl and the PEO sorority the other. SPECIAL AWARDS FOR 1951 Valedictorian______________________________________________Bruce Lloyd Salutatorian_______________________________________Joanne Smith Alumni Cup_________________________________________Dan Hawkins Bausch and Lomb Science Award______________________________Bruce Lloyd D.A.R. Good Citizenship Girl_____________________________Mildred Schmitt M.l.E.A. Journalism Award______________________Mildred Schmitt Music Cup_______________________________________Walter Featherly Boys’ State Candidates for Boys’ State which is held at the Western Montana College of Edu- cation were: Bill Schmitt, who is being sponsored by the Rotarians; John Helming, the Wisdom Masonic Lodge; Gary Carson, Dillon Masonic Lodge; Barclay Schulz, Kiwanis; Larry Lloyd, Elks; and Tom Orr, the American Legion. This is the fifth year for Montana Boys’ State and it is sponsored by the American Legion. Robert L. Gregg is to be the director again this year and will be assisted by Mr. Gene Savage, the first director of Montana Boys’ State. Bovs eligible for Bovs’ State must have completed their junior year in high school. They are selected on the basis of leadership, character, integrity, and scholarship. 71 To The Class of 51” Here’s to the class of “51” In this year of our graduation! May luck and happiness follow us all As in life we take our station. We’re “mighty seniors” now and of course We know all there is to know But nevertheless here are a few words of thanks Our gratitude to show. Here’s to our principal-dear Mr. Aahl Who has fussed and fretted and fumed. Remember your trip to the office? You thought for sure you were doomed. But after all he’s a prettv nice guy And there is this one thing about him With all his scoldings we’ll have to admit It wouldn’t be school without him. And here’s to our teachers one and all Who have helped us in ways they could And have nearly gone crazy trying to pound Wisdom in heads made of wood. If you sometimes wonder why they got cross And if you’re upser-well don’t be For they did it all for our sakes - and besides We want that diploma, don’t we? Here’s to the spirit of B.C.H.S. To the things that will ne’er be forgot The rousing cheer when the Beavers won The victories for which they fought. The awful smell from the Chemistry lab We wonder who was to blame The day you skipped school and the note you wrote Signing your mother’s name. The way we thought our Prom was the best And our class had the prettiest ring How scared we were the night of our play We couldn’t remember a thing. The sight of our colors — Bright blue and gold The rush in the halls at noon Though these things seem small, we’ll miss them all For we’ll be leaving them soon. As we walk down the aisle commencement night All dressed in cap and gown May our hearts be full of hopes and dreams For happiness and renown. And then, as down the aisle of life We go, both you and I May our hearts be always full of dreams And our hopes forever high. Pat Sanderford TO OUR ADVERTISERS The Annual Staff And Senior Class Sincerely Thank All Those Who Have Advertised In The 1951 Beaver. LEN WATERS MUSIC CO 111 North Main St. Phone 7344 Butte, Montana FINEST REPAIRING Montana's Largest Music Supply STAMM JEWELERS Established in 1892 Compliments FRIENDLY HOTEL FINLEN Butte, Montana Best Wishes to the Class of '51 CHEQUAMEGON CAFE Butte, Montana Everything for Home, Ranch, and Car Also a Complete Line of Fishing Tackle M-TO .. «. STORES BOB, LOIS DICK CONGRATULATIONS TO CLASS OF 1951 We invite your attention to the urgent demand for both private industry and the Federal Government for trained office workers. No field offers greater opportunities than does the field of business. School is in session throughout the entire year. Enroll any Monday Butte, Montana Beaverhead's Exclusive Appliance Store HARVEY APPLIANCE DILLON FEED AND SEED CO. Dillon, Montana Always Boosting the Beavers BEAVERHEAD BAR SUPPLY CO. DILLON CREAMERY MONTANA'S NEWEST DEPARTMENT STORE ELIEL’S Dillon, Montana Husky Station Lubrication — Washing Gasoline Fuel Oil Phone 510 H S Refrigeration Company Frigidaire Refrigerators Water Heaters Electric Ranges Commercial Refrigeration Home Freezers Phone 61 Dillon, Montana M ONTAN Auto Sales CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH Phone 500 Hurray girls and boys, you have graduated with honors and high school was a lot of fun! We hope the road ahead for years to come will be joyful and free of tribu- lations. DODGE PLYMOUTH Cars Trucks Texaco Products John Deere Tractors Machinery J. W. Walters Garage (Since 1926) Dillon, Montana BUFFALO LODGE Bar Cafe Armstead, Montana Ray Giudici Don Peterson Senior Baby Pictures Ed Thompson. i Walter Featherlv N 't V '•— ■£ I , Sally Stamm Floyd Vandegrift Betty Piazzola Pat Walker Jim Martinell Donald Richardson 77 Mildred Flickinger Ronnie Kenison Joanne Smich Elsita Rouse Bob Rouse Johnnie Grubbs Pat Sanderford 78 Betty Jo Allen David Sorenson John Carroll LaVrerne Waldemar John Conover Bill Conover Mildred Schmitt Dan Hawkins 79 FARMER'S UNION Trading Company Gasoline — Fuel Oil — Tires Batteries DILLON REAL ESTATE MART Licensed and Bonded Real Estate Dealers CARTER OIL COMPANY NEW ROBERTA THEATRE Paul Stahl, Sr., Proprietor Always A Good Show In Jackson, Montana It's The JACKSON MERCANTILE Congratulations to the For Class of 51 General Merchandise TOM CLEMOW Groceries — Hardware — Drugs Jackson, Montana Dry Goods and Sporting Goods Owned and Operated by Virginia and Roy Jackson Best Wishes To The Class Make It a Habit to Drop in at Of 51 CAPEHARTS M. E. PETERSON Wisdom, Montana Wisdom, Montana Electrical Appliances and Materials SERVICE GARAGE HELMING BROS. We specialize in Heavey Equipment Repairs — Trucks and Tractors — Portable Welding Equipment — Lubrication SALES AND SERVICE CHET BRUNS — 24-Hour Service — Phone 30 Repairs, Oil, Gasoline, and Supplies Wisdom, Montana Compliments of ROYS MARKET SOUTHERN MONTANA Roy A. Oliver, Dell A. Lloyd TELEPHONE CO. Groceries, Meats, Clothing BASIN MERCANTILE COMPANY MEGQUIER Wisdom, Montana PLUMBING HEATING CO. International, Refrigeration Phone 666-W Machinery, Trucks OASIS FOUNTAIN Dillon's Meeting Place Located in the Andrus Hotel Drive Inn THE DIAMOND BAR INN of the Big Hole Jackson, Montana Come and visit our handsome new lodge in the famous Valley of Ten Thousand Haystacks Wonderful food — indoor hot springs swimming pool — horseback riding — fishing — hunting — winter sports Open All Year Rooms and Cabins Reasonable rates. Write for our illustrated booklet DAVIS ELECTRIC Frank C. Davis, Owner Appliances — Engineering — Wiring East Sebree Street Dillon, Montana Phone 49-W CITY FUEL CO. KNIGHT SPRING CANYON COAL OHIO KING FUEL OIL Phone 599 JOHNSON HARNESS SHOP HARNESS, SADDLES and CANVAS SUPPLIES We Repair and Make to Order DILLON, MONTANA HARRIS OPP GARAGE Pontiac Sales and Service COLLEGE MOTOR CO. Studebaker Service and Sales 1001 South Atlantic Street DILLON, MONTANA J. W. Payne, Owner Phone 540-W MONTANA POWER COMPANY Now Serving More Than 100,000 Residential Customers Intermountain Transportation Company Anaconda, Montana Snaps 83 84 85 CHEVROLET OLDSMOBILE CADILLAC BEN REDD LYONS DEN WESTWOOD STORE Smooth Sailing to the Class of 1951 Best Wishes to the Class of '51 THE BIG DIPPER Where All Montana Loves to Shop Wc With Junior Stores in Livingston BUTTE Bozeman Anaconda Best Wishes to the Class of 1951 Berger - Cochrane Motors Your FORD Dealer TO OUR ADVERTISERS The Annual Staff and the Senior Class take this opportunity to sincerely thank all those who advertised in the 1951 Beaver. You Hear It Everywhere, It Pays to Shop at PENNY’S WESTERN MONTANA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Where you will find offered: A Two-Year Diploma Course Four-Year Course Leading to the Degree Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Pre-Professional Courses In Secondary Education: ‘FORESTRY ♦JOURNALISM ♦SOCIAL WORK ♦AGRICULTURE ♦NURSING EDUCATION ♦ENGINEERING ♦HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATION ♦HOME ECONOMICS ♦PRE-DENTAL ♦PRE-MEDICAL New Departments in COMMERCIAL HOME ECONOMICS INDUSTRIAL ARTS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Contact the Registrar BARRETT HOSPITAL Phone 73 DILLON HIDE FUR CO. Phone 109-W We Pay Highest Market Prices For All Furs, Hides and Pelts ANDRUS HOTEL Dillon, Montana PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY CARL DAVIS, Attorney J. W. HILTBRAND, Chiropractor Dr. L. L. LINDLEY, Optometrist Dr. J. C. LINDUSKA, Dentist Dr. W. E. MONGER, Osteopath THEODORE McFADDEN, Attorney Dr. W. J. ROMERS, Dentist LEONARD A. SCHULZ, Attorney Dr. H. A. STANCHFIELD, Physician and Surgeon Dr. W. H. STEPHAN, Physician and Surgeon