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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1953 volume:

Beaverhead County High School Dillon, Montana Foreword We, the Seniors of 1953, present this book to the students of B.C.H.S. It contains a record of the many activities, and special occasions we have enjoyed together. We sincerely hope that it will take its place among your cherished possessions, so that in years to come you may sometimes glance through its pages with fond remembrance. Our graduation brings to a close one chapter of our lives. With the beginning of the next phase our paths are very likely to reach in many directions. It is our desire that the pictures and material combined on these pages shall be our link to the past. With this in mind each passing year will make it more precious to each of us. Contents Administration Seniors Underclassmen Activities Advertisements School Hoard R. E. Burns: Mrs. Theo Bay, County Superintendent of Schools; H. E. Rowe; Mrs. Catherine Hawkins, Sec- retary; Mrs. Christine Anderson, Chairman; M. C. Aahl, Principal. Missing from picture V M Stanch- field; C. E. Blinn. 2 ADIflETHO MARTIN C. AAHL Administration B.S., North Dakota State Normal Industrial. M.E., University of Montana. Graduate Work: University of North Dakota. Univer- sity of California. Oregon State College. TO THE SENIORS: Thinking, intelligent men have come to realize that there is more to sowing than just the simple act of committing the seed to the soil. The land must be given care if it is to take care of them. Good citizens are raised in homes and schools where there is co- hesive power of love. There can be no place for the ugly weeds of in- consistency and corruption to remain in our garden of democracy to choke out initiative and ambition of each young life. Good students are ready for and equal to any task which will improve the texture of our society. With our schools and every home eager to shoulder their full responsibility for the condition of the soil'1 we are looking forward to greater harvests of good citizens. Our optimism and enthusiasm may turn to disappointment and even disillusionment if our sowing” does not include a program of thorough study and intelligent care of the soil with which we are working. Our soil for our 1953 Seniors has been worked carefully. We expect that they will do great things for their home, school and country. It has been a pleasure to have had the privilege of working with you. From the bottom of my heart I wish each one of you success in a good life. 4 TO THE SENIORS: Graduation is surely a time of keen satisfaction, but just as truly a time of dissatisfaction as well. The teach- er wishes she could have done more for the individual student than circumstances made possible and the student no doubt regrets he did not avail himself more whole- heartedly of the opportunities offered. But as the word commencement implies, you are just pushing through the gates to the whole new world. If you have learned to listen, to read, to observe, to think, there is no limit to what you may accomplish. As your teacher and your friend, my sincerest good wishes go with you in your quest to serve your generation. Lenore T. McCollum Assistant Principal TO THE SENIORS: High school is the modern expression of liberal cul- ture. The variety of its courses, its spirit of universal tolerance, its devotion to learning, the advancement of knowledge and its spirit of service, all combine to pro- duce a broadness of mind, a faith in mankind, a yearn- ing for the higher values of life, decent moral standards, a knowledge of and an interest in the problems of the day. Beaverhead County High School, I believe to be such an institution. I congratulate the seniors on your achievements in the past four years and your fine plans for the future. This endeavor on the part of many of you to fit yourselves to play a worthy part in the work of the world, is a respon- sibility, an obligation to your parents and the community for the investment, that they have made in you. Do the very best you can. Live closely to your ideals, take full advantage of your opportunities. Maylwish you all, good luck, good health, and worthy accomplishments. W. J. Bierrum Assistant Principal 5 HELEN ANDRUS Home Economics, Sponsor: F.H.A., Junior Class, B.A., Graduate Work: Montana University Montana State College: Work: Western Montana College of Edu- cation. MILDRED AVERY Commercial, Art. Sponsor: Beaver Lodge. B.A. Inter- mountain College. Grad- uate Work: Montana State University, University of Utah, Work: Montana Col- lege of Education. W. J. BIERRUM Assistant Principal. Indus- trial Arts. Sponsor: Senior Class, Finance Chairman, B.S. Valparaiso University of Indiana. Graduate Work: Montana State University Montana State College. Work: Western Montana College of Education. JOHN DOWD ALL Spanish I, Bookkeeping, Civics-Economics, Fresh- man Coach; Sponsor: Ski Club: B.A. University of Montana. KATHLEEN GILLELAND English II. French. Library Sponsor: Sophomore Class A. B. Meredith College: B. S. University of North Carolina-Library Science. Graduate Work: Montana State University. ALFRED GOLDE Science. Sponsor: Science Club, Testing Chairman. B.S. University of North Dakota, M, E. D. Montana State University. CHARLES GRAFFT Band, Chorus, English IV, A.B. Monmouth College. Graduate Work: University of Idaho, Utah State Agri- culture, University of Nebraska. 6 LENORE McCOLLUM Asst. Principal, Mathe- matics Sponsor: Student Council, Freshman Class. B.A. Montana State Uni- versity, Western Montana College of Education. Graduate Work: University of Washington. DON RYERSON Vocational Agriculture, Sponsor: Junior Class, F.F. A., Key Club. B.S., Animal Industry, Agriculture Edu- cation, Montana State Col- lege. HALDYS MITHUN American History, Girls’ Physical Education: Spon- sor B.A.A, Gustavus Adol- phus College. Graduate Work: University of Min- nesota . JAMES STROUD English III, Speech B.A. Central College Fayette, Missouri; M.A. University of Montana. Sponsor Honor Society, Junior Class. Drama Assistant. GEORGE SCOTT Social Science, General Math, American History, Basketball Coach, Asst. Football and Track Coach Sponsor: Freshman Class B Club, B.A., Montana State University. EDWARD PATTERSON English I,II, Sponsor Dra- matics, Beaver, Annual, Quill Scroll, Sophomore Class. B.A. Montana State University M.A. University of Denver. BEN TYVAND World History, Boys' Phys- ical Education, Coach Football. Track, Assistant Basketball Coach, Civics Economics, General Math. Sponsor, B” Club. Grad- uate Work Montana State University, B.A. Montana State University. 7 TO THE SECRETARY: Our secretary plays an im- portant part in helping to keep our school system running smooth- !y- Mrs. Williss has filled this position very efficiently. She per- forms her many duties cheerfully and always has a friendly smile for anyone who seeks her help or advice. The time and help which she gives to the many clubs and activities of our school does much to keep them functioning. We, of B.C.H.S., hope this brief message will in someway convey our thanks and appreciation to Mrs. W illis s . TO THE CUSTODIANS: Jules Wenger and Red Pettit are the two friendly custodians of B.C.H.S. They are responsible for the warm, tidy building which greets us each morning. Their cooperation and willingness to work long hours has been very helpful to the students. The good-natured friendliness in their attitude has made our association with them a pleasant one. We take this opportunity to thank them for their time and patience. 8 Senior Class Officers KENNETH TROWBRIDGE Vice President “Ken Vice President 4; B Club 3,4; Sec. 4; Football 3,4; Chorus 3; District Music Meet 3; Annual Staff 4; Color Guard 4; Boys' State 3; Thespians 4; Chemocrats 3,4; President 4; Key Club 4; One Act Play 3. I will my love for fun to Neil Ben- son. JAMES GOODFELLOW Treasurer Bucky Transfer from Anchorage, Alaska, 1;Class Treas. 4; B Club4; Football 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Color Guard 4; Track 2,3; Chemocrats 3,4; Sec.- Treas. 4; Key Club 4; Jr. Red Cross Camp 3; Thespians 4; The Mar- riage Proposal 3; Boxing Manager 4. Iwill my love for public speaking to Joe Turner.” CONNIE SOUTH President Transfer from American Fork, Utah, 2; Student Body Treas. 4; Class Pres.4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Honor Society 3,4; Pres. 4; Annual Staff 4; Ed. 4; Quill Scroll 3,4; M.I.E.A. Convention 4; Harvest Queen 2; Cheerleader 4; Chemo- crats 4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Sec. 3,4; State F.H.A.Convention 3; District F.H.A. Convention 4; Band 2,3; Beaver Circus 2; Chorus 3; District Music Meet 2,3; State Music Meet 3; Beaver Staff 3; Beaver Lodge Committee 3; Student Council 3; Thespians 4; Our Miss Brooks 2. I will my place in the Staff Room to next year's Annual Editor. r.� 10 JEANETTE WATKINS Secretary Jeanie Class Sec. 2,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4;Chorus 1; District Music Meet 2; Beaver Circus2; Annual Staff4; Assoc. Ed. 4; Beaver Lodge Committee 3; Color Guard 4; Harvest Queen Candidate 4; Our Miss Brooks 2; Tumbling 1,2; Thespians 4; Girls' Club 1; Pep Club 1; Quill Scroll 4; M.I.E.A. Convention 4; Chemo- crats 4; Band 2,3; Twirling 1,2,4. I will my shorthand ability to next years shorthand classes. NORMA JEAN MORETTO Yell Leader Transfer from Butte High 4; Yell Leader 4; Annual Staff 4; Twirling 4. ‘T will my 'Here I Am Boys, You Other Girls Can Go Now expression to Phyllis Pickering. CLAIR ANDERSON Four Football 3,4; Beaver Lodge Com- mittee 4; Track 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Boxing 4; Golden Gloves Meet 4; State Boxing Meet4;F.F.A. Basket- ball 3,4; F.F.A. State Convention 3,4; F.F.A. Speech Contest 4. I will my boxing gloves to Richard Hilton. DAVID BENINGER Dave Transfer from Missoula 4; B Club 4; Football 4; Beaver Staff 4; Annual Staff4; Thespians4; Track 4; Track Meet 4; Boxing 4; Golden Gloves Meet 4; State Boxing Meet 4. I will my flirting ways to Pete Hilger. JAMES BACKUS Jim B Club4;Football3,4; Annual Staff 4; Thespians 3,4; Track 2,3,4; F.F. A. 1; Gramercy Ghost 3. I will my rides in Bob Stones' car to anyone who's brave enough to take the chance. (He was one of the lucky ones). HELEN BLAKELY Transfer from Virginia City 4; F.H. A, 4; Transferred to Butte 4. ROSALEE BASTIAN Rosie Class Vice Pres. 1; Treas. 2; G.A.A. 2,3; Beaver Staff 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Girls Club 1; Quill Scroll 3,4; F.H.A. 1.2,3,4; Parliamentarian 3. I will my rides on the School Bus to anyone who owns a saddle. RUTH ANN BROWN Ruthie G.A.A. 2,3; Beaver Staff 1,2,3; An- nual Staff 4; Color Guard 4; Girls’ Club 1; Pep Club 1; F.H.A. I.2.3.4. I will my sewing ability to Betty Hoy. 11 RICHARD DENNY Dick- Student Body Pres. 4; Student Coun- cil 4; B Club 2,3,4; Vice Pres. 4; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Beaver Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Beaver Lodge Committee 3; Boys’ State 3; Thespians 4; Track 2,3,4; Captain 4; Track Meet 2,3,4; Key Club 4. ”1 will my basketball suit to Pete Miller.” BEVERLY GEORGE Bev Class Vice Pres. 2; G.A.A. 2,3; District Music Meet 3; State Music Meet 3; Beaver Circus 2; Beaver Staff 3,4; Ed. 4; Annual Staff 4; BeaverLodgeCommittee 1,2; Sec.- Treas. 1; Vice Pres. 2; Girls’ Club 1; Pep Club 1; Quill Scroll 4; M.I.E.A. Convention 3,4; Journ- alism Pow Wow 4; Chemocrats 4; Band 2,3; Orchestra 1; All State Band 3; Twirling 1. I will my position as editor of the Beaver to Janet Willis(Salt Mines). ” SHIRLEY DODD B.A.A. 2,3; Chorus 3,4; District Music Meet2; State Music Meet 1; Beaver Circus 2; Harvest Queen Candidate 1; Tumbling 1; Student Council 1; Girls' Club 1; Pep Club 1; Band 1,2; Orchestra 1; Girls’ Quartet 4; F.H.A. 1. ”1 will my love for school to Mr. Aahl.” JOE LANE Class Pres. 2; Annual Staff 4; Beaver Lodge Committee 2; Color Guard 4; Student Council 3; Key Club 3,4. ”1 will my position in Winns to Eddie Harrington.” FRED HALLAUER Transfer from Missoula 2; B Club 2, 3,4; Football 2,3,4; District Music Meet 2,3,4; State Music Meet 2,3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Tulip Time 2; Band 2,3,4; Trumpet Trio 4; Brass Ensemble4; Boys' Quartet 4; Dance Band 4; All State Band 4. I will my musical ability to Dick Richards. ALICE LESSEY G.A.A. 2,3,4; Chorus 3; District Music Meet 2,3; Beaver Circus 2; Beaver Staff 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4, Cheerleader 3,4; Tumbling 1; Student Council 4; Girls' Club 1; Pep Club 1; Band 2; Twirling 1; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4. I will my school spirit to all of the Co-graduates. 12 GENE LLOYD Wasatch Football 4; Beaver Staff 4; Thes- pians 4; Track 4; Track Meet 4; Quill Scroll 4; Chemocrats 4; Boxing 4; District Boxing Meet 4. I will my manly physique to Bob Roby. ROBERT MARCHESSEAULT Clem F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Vice President 4; Track 4. I will my bronc riding ability to Earl Touchstone. RENEE LEWIS Transfer from Rexburg Ida. 4; An- nual Staff 4. I will my shyness to Wilma Hoy. ROBERT MCLAREN Bob F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. Basketball 3,4. I will my height to Hal Wight. LORETTA GAY LOVERIDGE Gay Transfer from Butte 4; Beaver Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Thespians 4; Quill Scroll 4; Chemocrats 4. I will my brain to the Chemistry Lab. for pickling. MARION MILLER G.A.A. 2,3,4; Chorus 1; Girls' Club 1; F.H.A. 1. I will my quietness to Skippy Giles. 13 GLEN MOQUIST Moe I will my friendliness to Jack Zink.” LEE ORR Chorus 3; District Music Meet 1; Annual Staff 4; Boys' State 3; Chemocrats 3,4; Reporter 4; Band 1; Orchestra 1; Drum Ensemble 1; Key Club 4. I will my seriousness to Jack Keni- son. CHARLES MURRAY Skeets Class President 3;Chorus 4; District Music Meet 1,2,3,4; State Music Meet 1,2,3,4; Beaver Circus 2; An- nual Staff 4; Boys' State 3; Thes- pians 4; Honor Society 2,3,4; Chemocrats 3,4; Vice President 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Brass Ensemble 1,2,3, 4; Northwest Music Conf. 4; All State Band 1,2,3,4; Key Club 3,4; Vice President 4; Rifle Club 1. I will my love for dancing to Don Wilson.” GRACE PIAZZOLA Grade G.A.A. 2,3; Chorus 3; Beaver Staff 2; Annual Staff 4; Girls Club 1; Pep Club 1. I will my Hairy old parties to any voluntary hostess. VERONA NETTIK G.A.A. 2,3,4; Chorus 1,3; District Music Meet 1,3; State Music Meet 1,3; Beaver Staff 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Tumbling 1,2; F.F.A, Min- strel Show 1; Girls' Club 1; Pep Club 1; Girls'Quartet 1,3; Twirling 1.2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4. I leave the management of the school to Ben Tyvand. DOROTHY PLUTT G.A.A. 2,3; Girls' Club 1; Pep Club 1; F.H.A. 1,2. Iwill my kind and courteous ways to Ben Tyvands future Civics class. 14 MARVIN PETERSON Pete Football 1,2,3; Chorus 3; District Music Meet 3; Home Sweet Homi- cide 1; Tulip Time 3; F.F.A. Minstrel Show 1; Thespians 1,2,3, 4; Ski Club 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Boxing Team 4; District Boxing Meet 4; State A.A.U, Boxing Meet 4; District F.F.A. Convention 3; State F.F.A. Convention 3. I will my parking place on Cor- nells Hill to Billy Cottom. ROBERT ROMERS Doc B Club 2,3,4; Captain of Football 4; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Student Council 3,4; Boys’ State 3; Track 2,3,4; Track Meet 2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Chemocrats 3,4; Key Club 2. 3,4; President 4. I will my football technique to Dick Tash. ELSIE ANN REBICH Elsie G.A.A. 2,3; Chorus 1,2,3; District Music Meet 2; State Music Meet 3; Beaver Circus 2; Annual Staff 4; Color Guard 4; Tumbling 1; Girls State Alternate 3; Girls' Club 1; Pep Club 1; Band 1,2,3; Twirling 1. I will my dark hair to Darlene Baril. ELIZABETH ANN ROBISON Betty Transfer from Mullan, Idaho 4; Beaver Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; F. H.A. 4. I will my poodle hair cut to Gail Huntley. CHARLOTTE REDMAN Class Secretary 3; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Chorus 3,4; District Music Meet 2,3,4; StateMusic Meet 3,4; Beaver Circus 2; Beaver Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Beaver Lodge Committee 3; Color Guard 4; Girls’ Club 1; Pep Club 1; M.I.E.A. Convention 4; Band 2; Orchestra 1; Jr. Red Cross Camp 4. I will what is left of Kenny Trow- bridge's car to Sue Peterson. VERNON ROWE F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; President 4; Vice President 3; F.F.A. Basketball 3,4. I will my wavy hair to Homer Simpson. 15 NORA RYAN G.A.A. 2,3; Chorus 3; District Music Meet 3; Girls' Club 1; Pep Club 1. ”1 will my way with the Twin Bridges boys to anyone worthy of the privilege. MELVIN SALMONSEN Buckshot Transfer from Billings, Montana 3; F.F.A. 1,2.3,4. I will my bicycle to Jerry Dumke and Joan Christensen. JACK SCOTT F.F.A. Basketball3,4; Chorus4; An- nual Staff 4; Beaver Lodge Com- mittee 4; F.F.A. Minstrel Show 1; Track 2; Boys' Quartet 4; F.F.A. 1, 2,3,4; Treas. 4. I will my sense of humor to Jules March esseault. ROBERT SMITH Smoe Chorus 2,3,4; District Music Meet 2,3,4; State Music Meet2,3,4; Bea- ver Circus2; Tulip Time 2; Band 1,2,3,4; Brass Ensemble 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 4; All State Band 3,4; Ski Club 1,2,3,4; Vice President 3. I will my trombone to Mr. Stroud. CLAYTON SCHULZ Chico Class Pres. 1; Yell Leader 3; B Club 2,3,4; Pres. 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Captain 4; Football 2,3,4; Beaver Staff 4; Sports Ed. 4; Student Coun- cil 4; Vice Pres. 4; Boys' State 3; Track 2,4; Honor Society 2,3,4; Quill and Scroll 4; Chemocrats 4; Key Club 2,3,4; Vice President 4; Annual Staff 4. I will my artistic ability to Bob Loveridge. DOROTHY SORENSON Dotty G.A.A. 2,3; Chorus 3; District Music Meet 3; Beaver Staff 1,2,3; Tumbling 1; Girls' Club 1; Pep Club 1; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4. I will myself to Harold Ried. 16 BILL STAUDENMEYER '•Stud Class Yell Leader 1; F.F.A. Basket- ball 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2; Thespians 1,2,3,4; Key Club 2,3,4; Sec. 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3.4; F.F.A. Dis- trict Convention 2,4; F.F.A. State Convention 2,3,4; Judging Team 4; F.F.A. Minstrel Show 1; Home Sweet Homicide 1. I will my way with the girls to Harold Jensen. JACK THIEL I will my A's in Civics to Carol Tovey. ROBERT STONE Hank B Club 4; Football 3,4. ”1 will my hair to anyone thinking of peroxiding theirs. LAURENE WALKER Larry Class Vice Pres. 3; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Sec. 3; Chorus 1; District Music Meet 2; Beaver Circus 2; Beaver Staff 4; Associate Ed. 4; Annual Staff 4; Beaver Lodge Committee 2; Cheerleader 4; Harvest Queen 3; Tumbling 1,2; Student Council 4; Girls State 3; Girls’ Club 1; Pep Club 1; Quill and Scroll 4; M.I.E.A. Convention 4; Band 1,2,3. I will my love life at Boys’ State to Barbara Markovich. VIVIAN W. THOMAS Bill Rifle Club 1; B Club 2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Chorus 3, 4; District Music Meet 1,2,3,4; State Music Meet 3,4; Beaver Circus 2; Student Council 4; Boys’ State 3; Thespians 4; Track 1,2,3; District Track Meet 2,3; Honor Society 3,4; Chemocrats4; Band 1,2,3,4; Trum- pet Trio 4; Brass Ensemble 1,2,3,4; Boys’Quartet 4; All State Band 3,4; Key Club 3,4; State Reporter 4. ”1 will my track position to Billy Mitchell. SHIRLEY WATSON G.A.A. 2,3; Chorus 1,3; Beaver Staff 1,2,3; Tumbling 1,2; F.F.A. Min- strel Show 1; Girls' Club 1; Pep Club 1; Twirling 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2, 3,4. I will my love life to anyone who wants it. 17 DAN WENGER Slim Class Yell Leader 2; Chorus 2; An- nual Staff 4; Thespians 4; F.F.A. Minstrel Show 1; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Ski Club 2; Home Sweet Homi- cide 1. I will my ’’Toni’s to Fred Olsen. JAMES D. ZINK Turk” Class Treas. 3; B Club 2,3,4; Foot- ball 1,2,3,4; Captain 4; Basketball 3. I will my position as Co-Captain of the football team to John Mc- Collum. Graduates of ff53” NOT PICTURED: Clair Anderson, Dorothy Sorenson Reid 18 Senior Class History On September 5, 1949, forty-eight shy, bewildered fresh men entered BCHS, eager to begin climbing the lad- der of high school success. Mr. Johnson and the faculty welcomed us and the sophomores proceeded with the general paces of initiation. At the mixer given at the Beaver Lodge in our honor that evening, Bob Smith was readily given first prize for the costumes worn during the initiation ceremonies'', capturing the title for his hilarious portrayal of Aunt Jemima. Sophomore class president, Jim Richardson, gave us the official oath, thus swearing the group in as fresh- men. Officers for this first year in high school were Clayton Schulz, president; Rosalee Bastian, vice-president; Jack Martinell, secretary; and Joe Lane, treasurer. Ronnie Eliason and Beverly George represented our class on the Beaver Lodge committee and Shirley Dodd was our stu- dent council member. The class sponsors were Miss Burk- holder and Mr. Ryerson. From the very beginning of our history at BCHS, the class of '53 has been active in various undertakings. Bill Staudenmeyer readily captured the part of Archie in the cast of the senior play, Home Sweet Homicide. The music department also placed several freshmen on its daily roll. The number in the class was decreased by four losses during our first few months at BCHS. Helen Jones, Bob Miller, Dick Barney and Robert Brannan left our midst to join companionship elsewhere. Brave and a little more self-confident, we entered our sophomore year. Four new members--Dick Denny, James Goodfellow, Fred Hallauer and Connie South--joined our ranks, but we suffered a loss of two fellow-classmates-- Robert Bourassa and Dale Walker. Clayton Schulz and Charles Murray received the high honor of being elected to the National Honor Society. We were also honored by having three sophomore mem- bers in the Key Club--Bill Staudenmeyer, Clayton Schulz and Ronnie Eliason. Again our class was noted for its act- ivity as six boys received initiation into the B Club. These athletic-minded sophomores were Bill Thomas, Clayton Schulz, Robert Romers, Fred Hallauer, Jim Zink and Ronnie Eliason. Our class won representation when Connie South, a member, was crowned Harvest Queen and presided over the annual Harvest Ball on November 17, 1950. Class officers for 1950-1951 were Joe Lane, president; Beverly George, vice-president; Jeanette Watkins, sec- retary; Rosalee Bastian, treasurer; and Dan Wenger, yell leader. Bill Staudenmeyer and Vernon Rowe were our student council representatives and Beverly George, Charlotte Redman and Laurene Walker were elected as members of the Beaver Lodge committee. Our sponsors were Mr. Ryerson and Miss McDonald. More esteemed and eager to enter the activities of our school, we enthusiastically began attendance once more in 1951 as upperclassmen. Charles Murray was elected president of the class; Laurene Walker held the position of vice-president; Charlotte Redman kept a record of our class meetings; Jim Zink had charge of our dues and funds; and Clayton Schulz led our class in yells at assemblies. Color Guard alternates are chosen from the Junior Class and our representatives were Jeanette Watkins, Alice Les- sey, Connie South, Laurene Walker, C’ck Denny, Robert Romers and Joe Lane. Connie South, Dick Denny, Jean- ette Watkins voiced our opinions on the Beaver Lodge Committee and Robert Romers, Connie South and Joe Lane attended student council meetings. We added a new sponsor to our list that year--Mr. Grafft. We had lost Ronnie Eliason, Dee Freeman, Larry Tuck- er and Geraldine McDonald, but our family was increased by two new members—Clair Anderson and Melvin Salmonsen. Dick Denny and Ken Trowbridge were added to the present B Club membership and Alice Lessey won selection as a cheerleader. The year 1952 saw Bill Thomas, Connie South and Robert Robers initiated into the National Honor Society. The delegates for that all-important, anticipated event—Montana Boys' State--were selected and notified of their appointment. Those attending were Bill Thomas, Clayton Schulz, Ken Trowbridge, Robert Romers, Charles Murray, Dick Denny and Lee Orr. Laurene Walker was elected by the girls of our class to represent BCHS at Montana Girls’ State which was held in Billings. Elsie Rebich was selected as the alternate. Charlote Redman and James Goodfellow attended Red Cross Camp at Flat- head Lake and Beverly George was awarded the privilege to receive instructional Publication Pow Wow held at the University of Montana. Our class was again honored when Laurene Walker, our candidate, was elected as Harvest Queen of the Annual Harvest Ball. The biggest project during our third year in high school was the Junior Prom which was held on April 19. The theme, April Showers, was carried out effectively in hues of green and yellow crepe paper. Judd Sullivan,- from Philipsburg, and his orchestra furnished music for this gala event which took place in the gymnasium. Seniors at last! For the first time, we were able to take part in the freshmen initiation as Most honorable and almighty senior ... The years seemed to be taking a heavy toll as we suffered the loss of Carol King, Jack Martinell, Jackie Dodd, Joyce Willard and Margaret Hoy. However, six new Buttons were added to the box in the persons of Dave Beninger, Gene Lloyd, Norma Jean Moretto, Betty Robison, Renee Lewis, and Gay Loveridge. Helen Blakely was added to our class, but departed again. Senior class officers elected this year were Connie South, president; Ken Trowbridge, vice-president; Jean- ette Watkins, secretary; James Goodfellow, treasurer; and Norma Jean Moretto, yell leader. Clair Anderson and Jack Scott constituted our representation on the Beaver Lodge Committee and Bill Thomas, Robert Romers and Laurene Walker were our elected members of the student council. Mr. Aahl and Mr. Bierrum were appointed as our new class sponsors. This year found Dick Denny installed as our student body president and Clayton Schulz was elected as vice- president of the school. Connie South served as treasurer and Alice Lessey was appointed as acting-cheer queen. Four new members from the class of '53 were added to the B Club--Jim Backus, Dave Beninger. Jim Good- fellow and� Bob Stone. Connie South and Laurene Walker were found among the cheerleaders' squad and Con- nie also presided over Girls' Athletic Association meet- ing as president. Beverly George and Laurene Walker took over their journalistic duties as editor and associate editor, respectively, of the BEAVER. With the help of Mr. Patterson, we reinstated the Chequamegon Chapter of Quill and Scroll and added Beverly George, Laurene Walker, Clayton Schulz, Dave Beninger, Gay Loveridge, Rosalee Bastian, Jeanette Watkins and Connie South to the ever-growing list of high school journalists. Gene Lloyd was a transfer from Wasatch Academy in Utah. Color Guard Members for 1952-1953 were Jeanette Wat- kins, Elsie Rebich, Ruth Ann Brown, Charlotte Redman, Joe Lane, Ken Trowbridge and James Goodfellow. Con- nie South, as editor, and Jeanette Watkins, as associate editor, were chosen by our class to supervise our biggest senior project--the yearbook. Honors were bestowed upon members of our class as Connie South was selected as D.A.R. Good Citizenship Girl of 1953 and Charles Murray and Beverly George were chosen the winners of the Elks Most Valuable Student scholarship contest by the local lodge. As our final year draws to a close and the date of commencement approaches rapidly.it is sincerely hoped that our days at good old BCHS will not soon be forgotten. To be able and energetic citizens as we so proved our- selves capable is requested by our high school faculty, administration and pafents, without whose help we would not have reached the top rung of high school success. Our four years of high school have held intriguing and eventful history. We hope that we have shared in the success of BCHS and have given something to our school which will place us high on the list of memories. 19 Senior Horoscope Name Always Seen Ambition Peek in the Future Clair Anderson Being Happy-go-lucky Be Mrs. Mithun's bodyguard Toe Dancer Jim Backus Chasing girls Kindergarten Teacher Butcher Rosalee Bastian With Bob Baker Be a woman of distinction Lady Wrestler Dave Benninger Laughing at his jokes Be editor of Esquire Tree Pruner Ruth Ann Brown Flashing her diamond Build a skyscraper in Armstead Truck Driver Dick Denny Guarding Carolyn Be a cook Janitor in Einstein’s Lab Shirley Dodd Driving her car To go to California Sleeping Beverly George Looking wise Get married Bartender Bucky Goodfellow Debating Collect dues Speaker of the House Fred Hallauer Flirting To go to College Taking Harry James' place Joe Lane Riding in Ken's car Snake charmer Joe's Pawn Shop Alice Lessey Dreaming Hooley Dancer Bouncer for the Lyon's Den Gene Lloyd Playing footsie Costume mistress in a Lloyd's Lingerie Shop (jam session) Burlesque Show Renee Lewis Being nice Be a millionaire Prospector Gay Loveridge Laughing at jokes Saleslady Managing Gay's Girdle Gallery. Clem's Clam Cookery Bob Marchasseault Pulling practical jokes Farmer Bob McLaren Eating Wheaties Singer Mac's Matrimonial Bureau Marion Miller Blushing To grow Captain in the Foreign Legion Glen Moquist Working Sell more gas Owner of Glen's Garage Norma Jean Moretto Laughing To be refined Bubble Dancer Charles Murray Playing his Tuba Be a second Arthur Murray Be fat Ballerina Verona Nettik Teasing Ben New Charles Atlas Lee Orr Looking serious Glamour girl Making soap Grace Piazzola Wisecracking Be a lady card shark Running Pizzies Pool Pavillion Dorothy Plutt Studying Live in town Bee Keeper Marvin Peterson On Cornells Hill Be a rancher Peterson's Peppermint Pop Inc. Elsie Rebich Squealing Play a wicked piano Dude Ranch Foreman Charlotte Redman Chatting Ride a wild horse Redman’s Auto Repair Shop Robert Romers Sleeping Dentist Doc’s Chomper service Betty Ann Robison In Vernon's car Nurse Polishing Gold Bricks at Fort Knox Vernon Rowe With Betty Ann Shoe Shine Boy Foreign Minister Nora Ryan In Kings Be a rich Wicktw Living a life of ease Melvin Salmonsen Making friends Bootlegger Melvins Moonshine Clayton Schulz Admiring himself Wallpaper hanger Modeling sweaters Jack Scott Bob Smith With Jeanette Pet Shop Owner Inventor of Scotts Scratchless Flea Powder Playing his trombone Famous skier Manufacturer of Smoes Ski Wajc Dorothy Sorenson In a Mercury Be a good housewife Manage Harolds Club on Cornells Hill Connie South Working on the yearbook Private Secretary Gambler Bill Siaudenmeyer In his car Berry picker Bill’s Berry Farm Bob Stone Late for classes Hot-rod driver Admiral Robert Stone Jack Thiel In a trance Be a Romeo Still looking for Juliet Bill Thomas Ken Trowbridge With Dotty Be a ladies man Contact Thomas Taxidermy for stuffed olives In his Puddle Jumper” Teach Driving lessons A racing Bookie Laurene Walker With the girls Veterinarian Safa cracker Jeanette Watkins With Jack Professional diver Housewife Shirley Watson Running Raise pigs Selling Shirley's Super Dan Wenger Jim Zink Eating Invent a reducing plan Squealers Playing The Thin Man” on television Being quiet Manufacture an automatic pea shooter Jim's Jams and Jellies 20 Juniors Carolyn Sargent President Lorraine Grimes -rr Gunnar Kalsta Yvonne Wenger Vice President Kay Nelson Secretary Nora Lee Jones Treasurer Janet Wiliiss Yell Leader Neil Benson jgtr f Bill Bierrum Roberta Bowring Joan Christensen Suzanne Dansie 4Nt Edward Harrington Margaret Dingley Sharon Hovde Gerald Dumke Don Gregovich Wilma Hoy Jack Kenison Mary Lightfoot t.L'i Jules Marchesseault 22 Juniors Rachel Mayberry Myrna McCarthy Claudette McClellan John McCollum Nellie McLaren Linda McLaughlin Fred Olsen Frank Perusich Sue Petersen Charles Pilgrim Louise Rexroad Harold Peterson Bob Roby Jean Sanborn Sally Stroeder Jon Tolson Carol Tovey Barbara Tysdal George Walker Nancy Wenger Donna Belie White Hal Wight 23 Junior Class History The class of 1954 entered high school with eighty-three members. They were welcomed by Mr. Aahl and the faculty. The Sophomores sponsored the annual mixer and awarded prizes for outstanding costumes to Janet Wil- liss, Don Wilson, and Jack Kenison. The class elected Bill Bierrum, presi- dent; Jack Kenison, vice-president; Bill Cottom, secretary; Roberta Bowering, treasurer; Jeanette Thompson, yell leader. Membership increased to eighty- eight at the beginning of their second year. The usual initiation of the fresh- men was enacted by the class, and they sponsored a mixer. The following were chosen to represent the class: Jerry Dumke, president; Jack Bogut, vice- president; Bill Cottom, secretary; Ro- berta Bowering, treasurer; Lois Peters, yell leader. Mr. Bierrum and Miss Gilleland were the class advisors. At the start of the Junior year the following officers were elected: Caro- lyn Sargent, president; Yvonne Wenger, vice-president; Kay Nelson, secretary; Nora Lee Jones, treasurer; Janet Wil- liss, yell leader. The class gained Su- zanne Dansie, Gail Huntley, Mary Light- foot, Claudette McCllean, Dick Rich- ards, Bob Roby, and Sally Stroeder; but lost one member, Loaine Lovell. They presented the class play, Double Doors . The big project this year is the Junior Prom. The theme this year is April in Paris . Sponsors this year are Mrs. Andrus, Mr. Stroud, and Mr. Ryerson. 24 Sophomores Donna Krause Secretary Carol Mockel Treasurer Rochelle Kofoed Yell Leader Don Murray Sharon Lindley President Vice President Clarine Albeck Shirley Bacon Carolee Bonneau Donald Brockman Barbara Carlson Joan Clark Barbara Conklin Dale Conover Wayne Contway Genese Cook Lois Crouch Carolyn Fry Mary Harrington Charles Hollensteiner Betty Hoy Teresa Jakovac Viola Jensen Barbara King Betty Lohr Bob Loveridge Carol McClennan Elizabeth McFadden Mary McLaughlin Joan Me Mannis 2S Sophomores Anita McNamer Delores Moquist Myrna Morrison John Nelson Lou Nelson Patsy Nelson Elizabeth Orr Elva Owen Dan Pendergast Shirley Perusich Bill Pilgrim Arlie Robie Carol Robison Ann Ronnemose Russell Ronnemose Delmar Rowe David Scott Duane Simon Alberta Simpson Joyce Sneed Luana Sorenson Marianne Sorenson 26 Dixie South Sharon Stanchfield Doris Stefanatz Shirley Wallace Juanita Williams Jack Zink Sophomore Class History September 4, 1951, seventy-three freshmen entered Beaverhead County High School. Friday of their first week they were initiated by the Sophomore Class at a school assembly and wel- comed by Mr. Aahl and the F acuity That night they were honored at a mix- er. A return dance was then given for the Sophomores September 21, and then sponsored another dance, October 19- The class elected these officers: Pete Hilger, president; Marvin Miller, vice- president; Elizabeth McFadden, secre- tary; Duane Simons, treasurer; Jack Zink, yell leader. At the beginning of the second year, they initiated the freshmen and then sponsored a mixer after the initiation. They also gave a blue and gold dance and a candy sale. The class's candi- date, Sharon Stanchfield, was elected Harvest Queen for the annual F.F.A. Harvest Ball. The Sophomore Class has many out- standing member s and many of them are very active in school. The following were chosen as the class officers: Don Murray, president; Sharon Bindley, vice-president; Donna Krause, secre- tary; Carol Mockel, treasurer; Rochelle Kofoed, yell leader. 27 Freshmen Pete Miller President Judith Holmlund Marlene Westad Vice President Secretary Dalene Lessey Treasurer Vonda Jones Dorothy Andersen Yell Leader Sally Asay Joy Bateman Bernice Benson Donald Beninger Delores Brennaman Baxter Brown V Benny Brown Loretta Bourassa Robert Brockman Martha Dingley Joan Dumke Lyle Eliason George Featherly Klairane Green Barbara Flitten William Hartwig Stephan Foster Margie Holland Alfred Fredlund Raymond Hoy v, Sylvia Ibey Verna Jenkins 28 Janet Johnson Freshmen Archie Jones Carole Kambich Bernice Kruljac Thais Lightfoot Jack Lovell Sandra McArthur Carol Me Mannis Gay McMannis Billie McNeill James Marchesseault Billy Mitchell James Nettik Nels Nygren Marilyn Smith Gene Stone Tommy Theil Milton Smith Myrna Rosdahl 29 Freshman Class History On September 2, 1953, seventy- nine freshmen entered Beaverhead County High School. Friday of the first week they were initiated by the Sophomore Class at a school assem- bly and were marched around town. That night they were honored at a mix- er and they gave a return dance for the Sophomores on September 12. Projects for the year were three dances on which they made one hun- dred and seventy-five dollars, a fine start. The freshmen gave free sand- wiches at their last dance. This was a new idea. The class officers were Pete Mil- ler, president; Marlene Westad, sec- retary; Dalene Lessey, treasurer; Vonda Jones, yell leader. Marilyn Smith and Craig Cornell represented the class on the Beaver Lodge Com- mittee. Stephan Foster was elected to the Student Council. Mr. Scott and Mrs. McCollum were class sponsors. 30 Student Association Officers Alice Lessey yell queen Carolyn Sargent secretary NOT PICTURED: Marvin Miller business manager Connie South treasurer 32 Student Council SEATED- A. Lessey, C.Sargent. C.Schulz. C.South. SECOND ROW: J. Christensen. P. Richardson. D. South. L. Walker. S. Foster. THIRD ROW: Mrs. McCollum. B. Thomas, R. Romers. P. Hilger. J. McCollum. MISS- ING: Dick Denny, M. Miller. The Student Council is the governing organization of the school which plans for the betterment of the student body. Some of this years work included the election of the Color Guard, the sponsorship of the March of Dimes drive, and the writ- ing of honor roll regulations. This years officers, elected by the student body, were: Dick Denny, president; Clayton Schulz, vice-president; Carolyn Sargent, secretary; Connie South, treasurer; Marvin Miller, business; manager; Alice Lessey, acting yell queen. Representatives were: Robert Romers, Laurene Walker, Bill Thomas, John McCollum, Pat Richardson, Joan Christensen, Pete Hilger, Dixie South, Stephan Foster. Mrs. Lenore McCollum sponsored the organi- zation. 33 Color Guard LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Watkins, C. Redman, K. Trowbridge, Mis. McCollum. J. Goodfellow, J. Lane, R Brown E. Rebich. Members of the Color Guard are elected each year by the Student Council and Faculty to advance the flags at school activities. The group consists of those who have earned this honor by upholding the ideals of the school and who have high standards. The members are Jeanette Watkins, Charlotte Redman, Kenneth Trow- bridge, James Goodfellow, Joe Lane, Ruth Ann Brown, and Elsie Rebich. Alter- nates are chosen from the Junior Class to serve in the absence of the elected members. The alternates are Frank Perusich, Jim Dodd, Jules Marchesseault, Nora Lee Jones, Yvonne Wenger, Kay Nelson, and Lorraine Grimes. Mrs. Mc- Collum is the sponsor. 34 Chemocrats FIRST ROW: L.Orr, C.Murray, Mr. Golde, Sponsor. K. Trowbridge, J. Good- fellow. SECOND ROW: J.Williss, C. South, B. George. J. Watkins, G. Lover- idge. THIRD ROW: J. McCollum, V. Westergard, G. Lloyd, E. Harrington, B. Thomas, C. Schulz, R. Romers, G. Walker. K. Trowbridge Mr. Golde President Sponsor Chemocrats, the Science Club of Beaverhead County High School was organized in 1951. Its aims are: to increase knowledge in science, perfect skills in science, give service to the community, understand the importance of science in our lives and help carry out the program of the Science Clubs of America of which it is a branch. The requirements to become a member are: two credits in science pre- vious to physics or chemistry and must have a good scholastic standing. During the year we had many outside speakers and interesting films were shown throughout the year. The club started many worthwhile projects, two were building a telescope and a radio. They had their annual picnic which was enjoyed by all. Chemocrats meet every second and fourth Monday of each month. There were sixteen members this year, the largest membership since the club started. The officers were Kenneth Trowbridge, president; Charles Murray, vice-president; James Goodfellow, secretary-treasurer; Lee Orr, librarian-reporter. Other members included were Bill Thomas, Beverly George, Ed Harrington, John Mc- Collum, Robert Romers, Connie South, Clayton Schulz, George Walker, Jeanette Watkins, Vic Westergard, Janet Williss, and Gay Loveridge. 35 F. H. A. Sharon Stanchfield President Mrs. Andrus Sponsor FIRST ROW: C. Mockel, C. Albeck, R. Kofoed, M. Harrington, T. Jakovac, Y. Wenger, D. South, S. Stanchfield, K. Nelson, C. South, N. McLaren, D. White, R. Mayberry, J. Sanborn, A. Lessey, V. Nettik, R. Bastian. SECOND ROW: S. Stroeder, N. Jones, B. Markovich, E. Owen, P. Richardson, C. Sar- gent, J. Sneed, L. Grimes, G. Huntley, M. McCarthy, N. Wenger, D. Down- ing, V. Jones, M.Westad, S. Watson, C. Tovey. THIRD ROW: J. Williams, A. Ronnemose, M. Wolfe. M. Morrison, C. Bonneau, D. Stefanatz, V. Jensen, S. Perusich, A. Robie, B. Tysdal, L. McLaughlin, D. Thompson, E. Waters, B. Kruljac, B. Lohr, G. McMannis, S. Petersen. FOURTH ROW: B. Remely, J. Holmlund, M. Holland, A. Polish, S. Ibey, J. Dumke, M. Rebish, W. Hoy, S. Hovde, J. Johnson, G. Gray, R. Wright, B. Benson, D. Lessey, C. Wilson, C. McCiennan, J.McMannis, C. Kambich. FIFTH ROW: R. Brown, M. Dingley, S. Bacon, L. Bourassa, R. Roland, L. Sorenson, B. Hoy. M. McLaughlin, A. Magee, A. Wright, J. Puyear, K. Green, D. Selway, I. Rexroad, B. Flitton, L. Nelson, S. McArthur. J. Bateman. SIXTH ROW: A. Simpson, P. Nelson, M. Sorenson, G. Cook, L. Crouch, M. Rebish, V. Jenkins, L. Rexroad, C. Cocan- ougher, J.Clark, C. Robison, D. Krause, S. Dansie, M Lightfoot, J. Christen- sen, B. Robison, T. Lightfoot. Beaverhead Chapter of Future Homemakers of American has been active dur- ing its 1950-1951 term. Preparing the F.F.A. Parent-Son Banquet, packing Red Cross boxes to send to European refugees, and exhibiting their sewing talents at the spring style show are just a few of the numerous worthwhile projects under- taken. The F. H. A. had fun going with the F. F. A. boys on a picnic. There are ninty-six members. Many of the girls attended the annual conclave held in Bozeman. Mrs. Williss and four other girls journeyed to the State meet in Harve. Mrs. Stanchfield was Chapter Mother and Mrs. Helen Andrus sponsor. The officers were; Sharon Stanchfield, president; Connie South, secretary; Dixie South, treasurer; Kay Nelson, parliamentarian; Wilma Hoy, reporter; Teresa Jakovac, historian; Roch- elle Kofoed, recreation leader. 36 F. F. A. Vernon Rowe Mr. Ryerson President Sponsor SEATED: V. Rowe, R. Marchesseauit, H. Peterson, Mr. Ryerson, J. Scott, D. Gransberry, D. Pendergast. SECOND ROW: J. Melton, B. Brown, B. Stauden- meyer, M. Salmonsen, A. Jones, R. Ronnemose, H. Lohr, D. Scott, D. Rowe, THIRD ROW: B. Petersen, R. McLaren, B. Prophet, F. Buhrer, Ted Christen- sen, B. Brown, E. Touchstone, A.Rosdahl. FOURTH ROW: D. Conover, L. Eliason, G.Kalsta. H.Simpson, B. Hartwig, J. Marchesseauit, R.Brockman, J . Nettik, L. Christensen, R. Jensen. The Future Farmer Organization was started in Montana in 1929. The Beaver- head Chapter was organized in 1930 with Dan Pendergast Sr. as the first president. Since then the Chapter has enjoyed many years of successful operation. Our activities for the year were: Annual Harvest Ball on November 14 and presented the revolving cup to Queen Sharon Stanchfield; Annual Parent and Son Banquet on December 9 and Mr. Dan Pendergast Sr. was made honorary member of the Chapter at this time; The chapter sponsored a basketball team which won five out of nine games; A revolving sheep project was started; The Chapter placed first in Farm Mechanics and placed in the Bronze division for contest sweepstakes. In the State Convention the team placed inGold Division for livestock judging, and in the Silver Division for contest sweepstakes. Jules Marchesseauit placed in the Bronze division for high individual; Jack Scott and Bill Staudenmeyer were elected State Farmers. The officers for the year were: President, Vernon Rowe; first vice-presi- dent, Robert Marchesseauit; second vice-president, Delmar Rowe; secretary, Harold Peterson; reporter, Don Gransberry; treasurer, Jack Scott; sentinel, Dan Pendergast; advisor, Don Ryerson. 37 The Beaver Staff Editor, Beverly George; Assistant Editor, Laurene Walker. Sponsor, Mr. Patterson Business Staff KNEELING: H. Jensen, B. Roby, G. Lloyd, F. Hallauer, H. Lohr. SEATED: L. Rexroad, K. Green, M. Harrington, C. Tovey, N. McLaren, C. Cocanougher, C. Redman. THIRD ROW: R. Kofoed, C. Albeck, A. Lessey, S. Dansie, J. Williss, S. Hovde, J. Puyear, G. Loveridge, S. Stanchfield. FOURTH ROW: J. Sneed, T. Jakovac, B. Robison, W. Hoy, V. Nettik, R. Bastian, M. Smith, B. Carlson. 38 Editorial Staff SEATED: B. Markovich, C. Tovey, N. Wenger. G. Huntley, M. Westad. SECOND ROW: D. Downing. N. Jones, S. Stroeder, S. McArthur, J. Bateman, S. Stanchfield, D. Lessey. THIRD ROW: M. McCarthy, W. Hoy, F. Richardson. V. Jones, M. Lightfoot, J Sanborn, J. Christensen. The Beaver, Beaverhead County High School's official paper, is published every Tuesday except during holidays and exams. It covers all activities in the school and all outside activities that pertain to high school students. It is affiliated with the National Quill and Scroll and MIEA. Laurene Walker, Beverly George, Charlotte Redman, Janet Williss, Connie South, Jeanette Watkins, Kay Nelson and Yvonne Wenger attended the MIEA convention last fall in Missoula. The Beaver was given an all-state rating at this convention. The only delegate to Publications Pow-Wowlast sum- mer was Beverly George. She was sponsored by the Dillon Ex- aminer. Beverly George and Laurene Walker, editor and assistant editor, respectively, did a very efficient job of publishing the Beaver this year. The Beaver is printed by the Examiner. The others who were a great aid in putting out the Beaver were: Busi- ness Manager, Yvonne Wenger; Sports Editors, Clayton Schulz and David Beninger; Financial Secretary, Kay Nelson; Exchange, Gay Loveridge and Barbara King; Circulation, Alice Lessey and Lau- rene Walker; Advisor, Mr. E. E. Patterson. 39 Ski Club Donna Krause Mr. Dowdall President Sponsor SEATED: N. Wight, B. Cottom, D. Krause, S. Dansie, M. Harrington, SEC- OND ROW . J. Christensen, G. Walker, H. Peterson, G. Huntley, B. Smith, J. Tolson, M. Lightfoot. THIRD ROW: H. Wight, D. Bogut, G. Stone, B. Pil- grim, E. Harrington. K. Anderson, B. Remely, S. Foster, J. Lovell. The purpose of the Ski Club is to sponsor a ski team to attend the ski meets during the year. It is one of the most popular winter sports. They gave a dance and sponsored a raffle. Five boys compose a team which attended the ski meet at White Fish, at which time they were awarded letters. There is not a girls team as yetbecause there are not enough girls skiing. Mr. Dowdall is the sponsor this year and Dick McCraken the instructor. The years officers are: Donna Krause , president; Bill Cottom, vice-president; Suzanne Dansie, secretary-treasurer. 40 Key Club FIRST ROW: C. Murray, C.Schulz, Mr.Ryerson, Sponsor, R.Romers, B.Staud- enmeyer, B. Thomas, J. Goodfellow. SECOND ROW: D. Pendergast, J. Mc- Collum, J. Turner, J. Nelson, P. Hilger. THIRD ROW: C. Pilgrim, J. Lane, L. Orr, H. Peterson. FOURTH ROW: D. Murray, B. Bierrum, K. Trowbridge. MISSING: D. Beninger. R. Romers Mr. Ryerson President Sponsor 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. Members are selected by the faculty and then 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, thespians ability, and athletic standing. Only about ten per cent of the high school enrollment can become members of this club. It is not, however, a secret or fraternal organization. On April 5, 1950, the Key Club was started with fifteen members. The object of the Key Club is to develop initiative and leadership, to pro le experience in living and working together, to serve the school through its administrative officer and the community, to prepare for useful citizenship. The club sponsored many worthwhile projects this year. It built a football score board, sold programs at football games, worked on an ice skating ring, put scotch lite on cars, worked behind stage during plays and sponsored akiteflying contest. The club holds its weekly meetings every Monday noon. Each member fur- nishes his own lunch. At each meeting a Kiwanian member is present. This years Key Club officers are: Robert Romers, president, Clayton Schulz, vice-president; Bill Staudenmeyer, secretary; Charles Murray, Treasurer; Bill Thomas, reporter. 41 G. A. A. Connie South Mrs. Mithum President Sponsor FIRST ROW: R. Kofoed, M. Harrington, T. Jakovac, Y. Wenger, P. Picker- ing, D. South, K. Nelson, C. Tovey, S. Petersen, N. McLaren, D. White, R. Mayberry, J. Sanborn, J. Watkins, A. Lessey, V. Nettik. SECOND ROW: N. Jones, B. Markovich, E.Owen, P. Richardson, C. Sargent, J. Sneed, L. Grimes, G. Huntley, M. McCarthy, D. Downing, B. Carlson, V, Jones, M. Westad, J. McMannis. THIRD ROW: J. Wiiliss, M. Rebish. M. Miller, V. Jensen. S. Perusich, A. Robie, B. Flitton, D. Selway, B. Tysdal, L. McLaughlin, D. Thompson, E. Waters. B. Kruljac, B. Lohr. G. McMannis. FOURTH ROW: S. Ibey, J. Johnson, C. Bonneau, D. Stefanatz, W. Hoy, S. Hovde, B. King, C. McCllean, C. Redman, C. Wilson, B. Conklin, C. McCllennan. FIFTH ROW: S. Dodd, R. Roland, L.Sorenson, B.Hoy, M. McLaughlin, A.Magee, A. Wright, D. Brennamen, D. Anderson, S. McArthur, G. Gray, R. Wright, B. Benson, D. Lessey. SIXTH ROW: N. Wenger, V.Jenkins. L. Rexroad, C. Cocanougher, J. Clark, C.Robison, D.Krause. S.Dansie, M.Lightfoot, J.Christensen, L. Walk- er. Girls Athletic Association was organized in 1949 under the sponsor, Miss Burk- holder. It has been re-organized each year since, for the purpose of promoting girls athletics. It is a combination of the Pep Club and Girls’ Club and it was organized for all girls interested in sports. Letters may be received after the girls have earned three hundred points. These points may be earned by hiking, swimming, bike-riding, basketball, soft ball, ping pong, archery and other sports. These points may also be earned by attending football and basketball games and track meets. The girls have chosen royal blue skirts and white sweaters with the G.A.A. emblem on the front for their outfit. At Christmas the G.A.A. and F.H.A. together sponsored the Christmas Formal. At the end of the year a banquet was held to award medals, trophies and letters to the outstanding teams and members. Officers for this year are: Connie South, president; Kay Nelson, vice-presi- dent; Yvonne Wenger, secretary; Dixie South, treasurer; Mrs. Mithun, sponsor. 42 B Club SEATED: Mr.Scott, J. Selway, K. Trowbridge, C. Schulz, D. Denny. Mr. Tyvand. SECOND ROW: J. Zink, R. Romers, D. Beninger, B. Thomas. J. Backus. J. Goodfellow, J. McCollum. THIRD ROW: J. Dumke, M. Miller. P. Hilger. J. Kenison, G. Featherly, J. Turner, B.Loveridge. FOURTH ROW: J. Nelson. G.Kalsta, D. Westad, J. Zink, G. Donovan, B. Stone, B. Bier- rum. Mr. Scott Clayton Schulz Mr. Tyvand Sponsor President Sponsor The B Club is one of the best organized clubs in the high school. It is com- posed of athletes earning one or more letters in any of the major sports, football, basketball, or track. The B Club provides pop and candy to the sports fans who attend the basketball games. The highlights of the year were the annual picnic at Elkhorn and the annual Sock Dance in the gym. The following were awarded prizes for their novel socks: Roy McLaren, Dorine Downing, Jack Kenison, Sue Petersen, Dick Denny. The club initiated twenty-five new members in November after football and three more after bas - ketball. The officers for the year are: Clayton Schulz, president; Dick Denny, vice-president; Kenneth Trowbridge , secretary-treas - urer; Jack Selway; sergeant-at- arms. Mr. Tyvand and Mr. Scott are the sponsors. 41 Beaver Lodge Committee LEFT TO RIGHT: M. Smith, D. Stefanatz, S. Stroeder, Mr. Ryeison. J. Scott, M. Harrington, L. Grimes, Mrs. Avery. MISSING: C. Anderson, C. Cornell. The Beaver Lodge Committee consists of two members from each class. This group makes the rules that the students follow in the use of the Beaver Lodge. This year they plan to paint the floor and have some murals on the walls. The members this year are: Seniors -- Clair Anderson, Jack Scott; Juniors -- Lorraine Grimes, Sally Stroeder; Sophomores -- Doris Stefanatz, Mary Harrington; Freshmen -- Marilyn Smith, Craig Cornell. The sponsors are Mr. Ryerson and Mrs. Avery. 44 National Thespian Society SEATED: J. Williss, J. Backus. S.Stanchfield. SECOND ROW: Mr.Stroud, C. Schulz, C. McClellan, J. Good fellow. Mr. Patterson. THIRD ROW: F. Olsen, K. Trowbridge, D. Simons. MISSING: B. Tysdal, B. Stauden meyer. The Thespian society is named after Thespis, reputed founder of Greek drama, and so is related to dramatics. The National Thespian Society was established early in the Spring of 1929 at Fairmont State College, Fairmont, West Virginia by a group of teachers interested in the improvement of dramatic arts in the secondary schools. It is an educational organization of teachers and students established for the advancement of dra- matic arts. Membership for Thespians is based on a point system. Points are given for stage work, acting, and dramatic readings. The mem- bers are required to maintain certain national standards to remain in the society, and they pledge to do so upon entering. This years members are: Jim Backus, Claudette McCellan, Barbara Tysdal, Janet Williss, Clayton Schulz, Fred Olsen, Duane Simons, Sharon Stanchfield, James Goodfellow, and Bill Stauden- meyer. Three one act plays and a three act play, Double Doors,” were presented this year. 45 Annual Staff SEATED: Jeanette Watkins, Assistant Editor; Mr. Patterson, Advisor; Connie South, Editor. STANDING: B. Robison, Business Manager; Lee Orr, Assistant Business Manager. SEATED: G. Piazzola, R. Brown, V. Nettik, A. Lessey, R. Lewis, N. Moretto, C. Redman. SECOND ROW: J. Lane, J.Backus, E.Rebich, L. Walker, B.George. J. Good fellow. V.Rowe. THIRD ROW . D. Wenger. D. Denny. L. Orr, C. Murray, D. Beninger, R. Romers. K. Trowbridge. MISSING: R. Bastian, J. Scott, C. Anderson, C. Schulz, N. Ryan, F. Hallauer, G. Loveridge. 46 Quill and Scroll SEATED: Y. Wenger, J. Watkins, B. George, L. Walker. R. Bastian. STANDING: D. Beninger, G. Lloyd, C. South, C. Schulz, MISSING: G. Loveridge, K. Nelson. fcrruuul Konor irlK £M)Mufe¥ Quill and Scroll, national honor society for high school jour- nalists, was organized in Beaverhead High School on May 22, 1930. Juniors and Seniors who are in the upper third of their class and have done outstanding work on the school paper and annual are eligible for membership. Its purpose is to give recognition to journalism achievements. Beverly George, Jeanette Watkins, Connie South, Laurene Walk- er, Gene Lloyd, Dave Beninger, Clayton Schulz, Gay Loveridge, Kay Nelson, Yvonne Wenger, and Rosalee Bastian were elected members at an initiation held in the fall. Mr. Paterson is the sponsor. 47 Cheerleaders f LEFT TO RIGHT: Lauiene Walker, Joyce Sneed, Alice Lessey, Carolyn Sargent, and Connie South. These are the five ambitious girls that lead our student body in the many cheers at football and basketball games and during the assemblies. They also sponsored a very successful dance. They are Alice Lessey, two years; Connie South, one year; Laurene Walker, one year; Joyce Sneed, one year; and Carolyn Sargent one year. Alice Lessey was acting Yell Queen during the absence of Lois Peters. 48 Boys’ State LEFT TO RIGHT: FIRST ROW: L. Richardson, J. Tolson, J. McCollum, J. Marchesseault, F. Perusich. SEC- OND ROW: G. Kaista, B. Bierrum, H. Lohr, C. Pilgrim, G. Walker, F. Olsen. Girls’ State The delegates pictured above were recommended by the school to attend Boys1 State, however, they are not official until their names have been approved by State of- ficials. Carolyn Sargent was cho- sen by the girls of her class to attend Girls' State this year. Yvonne Wenger was chosen as the alternate. 49 Carolyn Sargent, delegate; Yvonne Wenger, alternate delegate. National Honor Society Connie South Mr. Stroud president sponsor LEFT TO RIGHT: FIRST ROW: J. Dodd.G. Walker. SECOND ROW: B. Tysdal, E. McFadden,J. Watkins, C. Sargent, Y. Wenger, Mr. Stroud. THIRD ROW; C. South, E. Owen, R. Romers, C. Schulz, B. Bierrum, R. Bowring. FOURTH ROW: B. George, B. Thomas, C. Murray, F. Perusich. The National Honor Society was organized at B.C.H.S. in 1938 and since then membership has been a highly coveted award. The requirements are: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Three per cent of the sophomores, ten per cent of the junior class, and not more than fifteen per cent of the senior class are chosen by the faculty for member- ship in the society. They must be in the upper third of their class and have attended B.C.H.S. for at least two semesters. During the year they had a dance on December 15 which was very suc- cessful. Each spring new members are initiated at a formal ceremony and are guests of honor at a noon lunch. Members are Connie South, president; Carolyn Sargent, secre- tary; Robert Romers, Clayton Schulz, Bill Thomas, Charles Mur- ray, Bill Bierrum, Yvonne Wenger, Beverly George, Jeanette Watkins, Frank Perusich, Jim Dodd, Roberta Bowring, Barbara Tysdal, George Walker, Elva Owen, and Elizabeth McFadden. Junior Play LEFT TO RIGHT: SEATED: J. Williss, B. Tysdal, S. Hovde, L. McLaughlin, C. McClellan. STANDING: B. Roby, B. Biernim, F. Olsen, J. Bogut, H. Jensen, J. Tolson, and L. Richardson. Double Doors was presented by the junior class March 24 and 25. The play revolved around Victoria Van Bret, who ruled her family with a maniac’s firmness. Her sister, Caroline, was helpless before her and her half brother, Rip, could not stand up against her. Victoria was more cruel than ever because Rip was marrying Anne Darrow, who was not of his social station. How Victoria sensed a threat to the Van Bret fortune and tortured the young bride was the plot of the play. Starring in the play were Claudette McClellan as Victoria; Barbara Tysdal as Caroline; Janet Williss as Anne Dar- row; Fred Olsen as Rip; Jack Bogut as Doctor John Sully; Sharon Hovde as Avery; Bill Bierrum as Telson; Lindy Me Laughlin as Louise; Bob Roby as Mr. Chase; Harold Jensen as Mr. Neff; and Louis Richardson as Mr. Lambert. 51 One Act Plays TOP: The Monkey’s Paw, directed by Jim Backus. Major Morris--Bill Bierrum; Mr. White--Bill Thomas; Mrs. White--Beverly Peterson; Herbert--Jack Scott; Mr. Sampson--Jon Tolson. CENTER: Echo, directed by Kenneth Trowbridge. Mary--Lindy McLaughlin; Lillian--Micky McGee; Henry--Ed Harrington; David-- George Slanger. BOTTOM- Sunday Costs Five Pesos, directed by Claudette McClellan. Berta Canta-- Sharon Stancnfield; Fidel Duran--James Goodfellow; Salome Molina--Lorraine Grimes; Tonia--Beatrice Benson. 52 G. A. A. and F. H. A. Formal Rainbow Formal 53 Junior Prom Connie South was crowned queen of the 1953 Junior Prom with Jeanette Watkins and Laurene Walker as her attend- ants. 54 Drum Ensemble LEFT TO RIGHT: Bob Roby, Carolyn Fry, Roberta Wright, Elizabeth Orr, Elizabeth McFadden. Brass Ensemble LEFT TO RIGHT: Bill Thomas, Fred Hallauer, Jon Tolson, Ed Harrington, Robert Smith, Charles Murray. 56 Trumpet Trio LEFT TO RIGHT: Fred Haliauer, Vic Westergard, and Bill Thomas. The trumpet trio appeared on the concerts given by the band and on a program at the Elks Club. They received a superior rating at the State Music Meet in Missoula. 57 Boys’ Quartet LEFT TO RIGHT: Fred Hallauer, Jack Bogut, Jack Scott, Bill Thomas, and Carolyn Sargent, accompanist. Girls’ Quartet LEFT TO RIGHT: Rochelle Kofoed, Carolyn Sar- gent, Carol Mockel, Elizabeth McFadden. % 58 Chorus LEFT TO RIGHT: FRONT ROW: R. Kofoed, Y. Wenger, P. Richardson, S. Lindley, T. JaKovac, M. Harring- ton, J. Sneed, R. Wright, V. Jones, S. Stroeder, S. Stanchfield, C. McMannis, N. Jones, A. Wright, D. Lessey, C. Grafft. SECOND ROW: L. Bourassa, D. Selway,S. Peterson, B. Hoy, L. Sorenson, C. McClellan, M. Westad, C. Kambich, J. Johnson, M. MaGee, G. Cook, D. Anderson, L. McLaughlin, R. Roland, A. Ronnemose. THIRD ROW: J. Scott, B. Thomas, C. Murray, B. Smith, D. Murray, G. Featherly.J. Tolson, E. McFadden, C. Mockel, M. Smith, H. Jensen, J. Bogut, C. Hollensteiner, F. Hailauer, D. Brennaman, J. Puyear. The chorus was one of the best we have ever had. They were rated as one of the finest in the state at the district festival and received a superior rating at the All State Festival in Missoula. Then of course their were the members who made personal appearances. They furnished entertainment for the meetings of the organizations in the community. They made personal appear- ances in Missoula at the All State Music Festival. Out of those who appeared, four received superior ratings, thirteen received excellent ratings, and several of the others receivedgood ratings. 59 Band r' iw t 1 LEFT TO RIGHT: FRONT ROW: G. Walker, C. Sargent, J. Williss, L. McLaughlin, D. Anderson, D. Murray. SECOND ROW: J. Sanborn, V. Jones, H. Jensen, C. Hollen- steiner, M. Wolfe, D. Selway, M. Smith, C. Green, J. Tolson, J. Giles, A. Wright, M. Harrington. THIRD ROW: C. Fry,E. Orr.R. Wright, E. McFadden, R. Roland, G. Featherly, L. Crouch, D. Parrent, V. Westergard, F. Hallauer, B. Thomas, C. Mur- ray, J. Bateman, B. Smith, N. Wright, S. Foster, B. Roby, C. Grafft. Fred Hallauer Mr. Grafft President Director This year we had one of the finest music departments we have had in years. This department alone put on a hundred performances. These performances con- sisted of playing at basketball and football games, concerts, festivals, personal appearances and so forth. The band was a fine organization. They played at the basketball and football games and put on an extremely interesting concert. Their were only four seniors in the band so we believe that it will continue to be a top organization for some time yet. The music department was quite active this year. They sponsored two food sales, dances, and sold magazines in order to raise funds for music letters, and trips taken by the organization itself. We took several trips this year. One, was to Anaconda to hear the Marine Corps Band. 60 SPORTS Football Jim Zink Robert Romers Jim Backus Dave Beninger Co-captains Guard End Dick Denny End ■AO 1 M James Goodfellow Guard Fred Hallauer Guard ✓ Clayton Schulz Quarterback 7 i 1 Bob Stone Tackle Bill Thomas Halfback n Ken Trowbridge Center Gene Lloyd Fullback 62 Bill Bierrum Halfback Frank Buhrer Guard Jerry Dumke Halfback Gunnar Kalsta End John McCollum Jack Selway Dick Tash Quarterback Tackle Tackle Joe Turner Guard George Walker End Bob Loveridge Don Murray John Nelson Dan Pendergast Center Guard Tackle Guard P I m L Ali 1 Ray Cote Center Gordon Donovan End Pete Hilger Halfback 63 1952 Co-Champions LEFT TO RIGHT SEATED: G. Featherly; D. Denny; J. Turner; K. Trowbridge; J. Zink; R. Romers; J. Goudfellow; J. Selway; D. Beninger. SECOND ROW: B. Tyvand; J. Dumke; B. Stone; J. Backus; B. Bierrum; C. Schulz; G. Lloyd; B. Thomas; F. Hallauer; D. Westad; G. Scott. THIRD ROW: J. McCollum; D. Murray; D. Pendergast; ]. Zink; B. Loveridge; D. Tash; J. Nelson; P. Hilger; D. Donovan; R. Cote; T. Buhrer. George Scott, Assistant Coach; Ben Tyvand, Coach 64 Football Summary Dillon had a great year in football in 1952, going through the season unbeaten and getting their first championship since 1945. The Beavers had six wins, and one tie with Poison for the Western Divisional Championship. The Beavers used the two-platoon system because of lack of size, and this was probably the formula for their great success. Dillon scored 196 points to opponents 112 points, and they came from behind in most of their games. The team averaged about 155 poinds, but made up for their size in aggressiveness. Beavers 38 Butte Reds 19 Beavers 44 Hamilton 21 Beavers 18 Butte Reds 6 Beavers 25 Deer lodge 20 Beavers 33 Salmon 27 Beavers 25 Central Res. 6 Beavers 13 Poison 13 65 rfA” Squad LEFT TO RIGHT: Bill Thomas, Jack Kenison, Clayton Schulz, Bill Bierrum, Pete Hilger; SECOND ROW: Mr. Scott, Dick Denny, Jack Selway, Don Westad, Gordon Donovan, Robert Romers, George Featherly; MISSING: Marvin Miller. B” Bombers LEFT TO RIGHT: Bill Mitchell, Bill Cottom, John McCollum, Donald Brockman, Joe Turner, Ray Cote, Bob Loveridge, Don Murray, Jack Zink, John Nelson, Richard Hilton, Dick Richards, Gunnar Kalsta. 67 Jack Kenison was high point man for the Beavers with a total of 312 points, followed by Dick Denny with 304, Robert Romers 131, Pete Hil- ger 102, Clayton Schulz 97, Jack Selway 86, Don Westad 75, Marvin Mil- ler 34, Bill Bierrum 24, Bill Thomas 15, and Gordon Donovan 4. Beavers 51 Billings Central 70 Beavers 58 Har lowtown 52 Beavers 40 Big Timber 44 Beavers 46 Roundup 47 Beavers 48 Beavers 69 Harlowtown 71 Beavers 46 Anaconda Central 54 Beavers 51 Deer Lodge 71 Beavers 47 Twin Bridges 65 Laurel 31 68 Boxing Under the guidance of Jim Loveridge, a boxing club was started in B.C.H.S. in 1953. A great number of boys turned out, and equipment was set up in the recreation center. The first bout was in Butte where the Dillon team came out with a win, a loss, and a draw. The next fight was held in Dillon, the first one here in many years, and a record crowd attended. We had 3 wins, 2 losses, and 3 draws. A third card was held in the junior high school in Anaconda, where Dillon won 1, lost 4, and drew 1. The Midland Empire Golden Gloves Tournament at Billings was next, with boys from Montana and Wyoming fighting for berths in the Chicago Golden Gloves. The three Dillon boxers won their first fights, and Loveridge and Beninger went to the finals where they were eliminated to become runners-up in the Golden Gloves. Marvin and Harold Peterson and Bob Loveridge won in the District Tourna- ment in Helena and went to the State A.A.U. Tournament, where Harold Peterson became state bantamweight champion. Harold Peterson Weight Bantamweight Won 2 Lost 2 Drew 0 Don Brockman Featherweight 0 2 0 Clair Anderson Lightweight 1 3 1 Bob Loveridge Lightweight 4 4 1 Dave Beninger Welterweight 4 1 1 Marvin Peterson Middleweight 1 2 1 John Nelson Middleweight 0 0 1 Gene Lloyd Heavy weight 1 0 0 LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Loveridge, Trainer; J. Goodfellow, Mgr.; D. Brockman, W. Stanford, C. Anderson, J. Marchesseault, B. Loveridge, H. Peterson, J. Nelson, M. Peterson, G. Lloyd, D. Beninger, N. Benson. Track Jack Selway Discus Dave Beninger Mile John McCollum Mile Don Murray Hurdles Gunner Kaista Half Mile Robert Wilke Discus 70 Track Team LEFT TO RIGHT: FIRST ROW: J. Bogut, R. Wenger, B. Mitchell, C. Cornell, B. Cottom, J. Wilke, H. Mu- gaas, T. Christensen. SECOND ROW: B. Tyvand, B. Bierrum, J. Selway, R. Romers, D. Denny, D. Beninger, J. McCollum,G. Scott. THIRD ROW: R. Cote, R. Wilke, P. Hilger, J. Kenison, J. Dumke, D. Murray, G. Kal- sta, C. Schulz. FOURTH ROW: D. Sorenson, T. Thiel, R. Hoy, G. Donovan, J. Zink, B. Loveridge, J. Nelson, J. Turner. Dillon started off their 1953 track sea- son by winning the W.M.C.E. Invitational Meet held annually at Vigilante field. They compiled a total of 50 pts. with Ro- mers and Denny high point men. Next came the Corvallis Track meet where Dillon got seventh place. Gunnar Kalsta set a new 880 record of 2.08.9 min- utes, and Dick Denny set high and low hurdle records. In the State Track meet at Missoula, Dillon placed fourth with 16 points. Ro- mers got 5th in the 100 yd. dash, 3rd in the shot and 3rd in the 220 dash. Kalsta won 3rd in the 880 yd. run. Denny, the Beaver captain, got second in the high hurdles. The Dillon relay team got fourth place. Other boys making the trip were: Bill Bierrum, John McCollum, Jack Sel- way, Jerry Dumke, and David Beninger. This track team did better in the State Meet than Dillon has ever done before. Ben Tyvand, Coach; Dick Denny, Captain. 71 Calendar September 5. Frosh Initiation and Dance, (no casualties) 11. Beavers played Butte Reds there. 12. Freshmen treated the Sophomores to a dance. 19. Another trip for the Beavers, played Hamilton there. 22. New F.H.A. members were initiated. 26. Seniors gave a dance. October 2. Another game with Butte Reds. 10. Game with Deer Lodge and F.F.A. Mixer. 17. Juniors sponsored a dance. 23-24. Time out! Teachers' Convention. 25. Deep Purple was the theme of the Rainbow Formal. 31. Hey! What's this? The Juniors gave another dance. November 1. Dancing feet at the Beaver Lodge. 11. No rest! Another dance given by the Seniors. 14. F.F.A. Harvest Ball--Sharon Stanchfield as Queen. 21. Come one! Come all! Open House Concert. 24-25. Big entertainment—Little Theater Play. 29. Science leads the way--Chemocrats Dance. December 2. International Harvester Day. 4. See stars? Sky Lecture today. 5. Honor Society sponsored a dance. 9. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm—F.F.A. Banquet. 16. Music by the Angels. Angels?? Christmas Concert. 19. Game with Anaconda Central and Senior Dance. 20. We were off to Deer Lodge for a game. 22. A break for the girls. G.A.A. and F.H.A. Formal. 30. A game with Twin Bridges and a dance sponsored by the Staff. 30. Key Club March of Dimes. 30. Game with Hardin there. 31. A trip to Billings for another game. February 6. A game with Columbus here and a B.Club Dance. 7. A game with Red Lodge here followed by a Cheer- leaders Dance. 13. Almighty Seniors gave another dance. 14. Valentines Day and a Ski Club Dance. 20. The team traveled to Anaconda Central for a game. 21. More fun! Key Club Hayride. 25-26-27-28. Tournament in Billings. March 6. Freshmen Dance. 7. Hungry?? Junior Class Food Sale. 13. St. Patricks Dance sponsored by the Junior Class. 24-25. Junior Play. April 10. A dance sponsored by the Frosh. 11. District Music Festival in Butte. 17. Dance for the high school sponsored by the Elks. 25. Dance sponsored by the Music Department. May 2. Junior Prom--Connie South reigned as Queen. 7-8-9. All State Music Festival in Missoula. 11. We enjoyed three One Act Plays. 12. Girls on Parade. F.H.A. Style Show and awarding of Jr. Degrees. 19. Private! Seniors only. 22. One Act Plays hit the road to Wisdom. 26. Musicians were rewarded. 26. F.F.A. Installation Assembly. 31. Baccalaureate Services were held. June 3. Graduation. 3. So long and good luck, its been good to know you. January 2. Key Club came forth with a dance. 9. Dance time, Juniors sponsored a dance. 10. Ski Club took over and put on a dance. 16. And so we danced--Staff Dance. 23. A game with Warden here and F.H.A. kept us going with another dance. 24. We played Roundup here and enjoyed a Key Club Dance. 7 Senior Baby Pictures Robert Stone Betty Robison Gay Loveridge Robert Romers 74 James Goodfellow Laurene Walker Grace Piazzola Bill Staudenmeyer Bill Thomas Robert Stone Jim Backus Shirley Watson Dave Beninger Beverly George 75 Jack Thiel Elsie Rebich Dorothy Sorenson Robert Marchesseault Rosalee Bastian Kenneth Trowbridge Alice Lessey Verona Nettik Renee Lewis Melvin Salmonsen Dan Wenger Jim Zink 76 Days Gone-By 8th Grade Girls 6th Grade Clayton Bill 8th Grade Football 8th Grade Football 77 Frosh Initiation 78 Snaps Chemocrat Picnic Lookie Mon. Morning What?? Glamorous 5 Trophy Making Out 79 Well stacked! Lovers Monkey business Ah, beautiful summer!! Cold??? ‘VJU. -V . - love ??? Do me you Stuck?? Cute huh?? •r help Need any Muscle Man Talented 80 81 Dance????? Just Waiting Posing Twins M mm mm--Good After the Game Caught in the act 82 Special Awards for 1953 Valedictorian..................................Beverly George Salutatorian....................................Charles Murray Alumni Cup..........................................Dick Denny Bausch and Lomb Science Award...................Charles Murray Music Cup . .......................................Bill Thomas Bob Smith Fred Hallauer Charles Murray M. I. E. A. Silver Key..........................Beverly George D. A. R. 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