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

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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

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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

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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