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

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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

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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

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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