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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1954 volume:

BEAVERS’ CLASS OF 1954 BEAVERHEAD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL DILLON, MONTANA THE CLASS OF 1954 DEDICATES ITS ANNUAL TO JULES AND “RED” In hopes that we might give them the recognition they so rightfully deserve, we hereby dedicate our annual to Jules Wenger and George Pet- tit. It is due to their perseverance and hard work that the school build- ing is clean and comfortable for us. We consider ourselves very for- tunate to have them as our custodians. 2 FIRST QUARTER FACULTY STUDENT ASSOCIATION FRESHMEN FOOTBALL SECOND QUARTER SOPHOMORES BASKETBALL SPORTS' BOOSTERS SCIENTISTS THIRD QUARTER JUNIORS DRAMATICS HO NOR ARIES JOURNALISM FOURTH QUARTER SENIORS TRACK MUSIC 3 SPECIAL AWARDS To The Seniors: In the years to come you will turn the pages of this book with memories of Beaverhead High. May each picture and each name re- new the joy that is yours at this graduation time. M. C. Aahl, Principal ADMINISTRATION Not too often seen but keenly appreciated for their administrative capabilities and their warm friendship to all, are the members of the Board of Trustees. Their behind-the-scenes work has placed Beaver- head County High School as one of the best in the state. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mrs. Christine Anderson, Chairman Mrs. Theo Bay, Superintendent Mr. C. E. Blinn Mrs. W. W. Hawkins Mr. Edwin Hilger Mr. Joe Rowe 4 Mr. Wallace Christensen To the Seniors: Sometimes I believe the pupil feels a gulf between himself and the teacher, but in the deepest sense this is not true. We are all learners, teachers as well as students, from the day of our birth to the end of life which is the master teacher. If we cease to seek after knowledge as it is found in books, in nature, in human relations we are untrue to our God -given c a - pacitiesfor mental and spiritual growth. The school and the teacher are but helps to start the individual on the great quest of learning. As one of your teach- ers I share with the faculty in the sincere hope that here you have caught a glimpse of the desirability of learning and that you will go out from these halls with open minds and a zest for the pursuit of know- ledge. Lenore McCollum, Assistant Principal. To the Seniors: For youth, in a complex society, education is more than a luxury; it is a necessity. It must prepare them to improve on the civilization which their fathers have built; to live more fully than their parents have lived; to be more farsighted statesmen and leaders in world affairs than their fathers have been. Seniors, I hope your four years of life at Beaver- head County High School, will aid you in this complex society. May I congratulate you on your achievements and fine plans for the future, wishing you the best life that our society has to offer. W. J. Bierrum, Assistant Principal. 6 JOHN DOWDALL Shorthand, Bookkeeping, Freshman Coach; Spon- sor of F. T. A., Junior Class. B. A., University of Montana. LENORE McCOLLUM Asst. Principal, Mathe- matics; Sponsor of Stu- dent Council, Freshmen Class. B. A., Montana State University, West- ern Montana College of Education Graduate Work; University of Washington. HELEN McGOWN Biology, Girls' Physical Education; Sponsor of Ski Club, G. A. A., Freshmen Class, Pep Club. B. S., Montana State College. ALFRED GOLDE Chemistry, Advanc- ed Algebra, Physics; Sponsor of F. T. A., Chemocrats, Testing Chairman. B. S., Uni- versity of North Dakota, M. Ed., Montana State University. HENRY PANNUTO English I IV; Sponsor of Beaver, National Thespian Society, B. A., University of Colorado, M. A., University of Il- linois, Study for Phd., State University of Iowa. MILDRED AVERY Typing, Art; Sponsor of Beaver Lodge Business Advisor for Beaver. B. A., Inter mountain College. Graduate Work; Montana State University, Uni- versity of Utah. Other work; Western Montana College of Education. JAMES STROUD English III IV; Sponsor of Beavers' Tale, National Honor Society, Senior Class. B. A., Central College Fayette, Missouri;M. A.,Univer- sity of Montana. Drama Assistant. JEANETTE CHRISTY Home Economics; Spon- sor of F. H. A. B. S.. Montana State College. 7 DONNA FLESHMAN United States H istor y and Spanish. Sponsor: Junior Class.Degree: B.A. from Montana State Uni- versity. GEORGE SCOTT Advanced and General Math, Social Science. Basketball coach. Ad- visor: Sophomore Class and B Club. Degree: B.A. from Montana State University. JOHN McCREA Band, Chorus, Social Science. Sponsors: Band and Chorus. Degree: B.M. at Montana State University. HELEN ANDRUS Home Economics. Spon- sors: F.H.A. and Senior Class. Degrees: B.A. at Montana State Univer- sity. Graduate Work: Montana State College and Montana State Uni- versity. Work: Western Montana College of Edu- cation. W. J. BIERRUM Civics-Economics, Shop, Mechanical Drawing, Drivers' Training. Spon- sors: Freshman Class. De- grees: B. S. Valparaiso University and Montana State College. Work: Western Montana Col- lege of Education. KATHLEEN GILLELAND English II, Librarian. Sponsors: Sophomore Class. Degrees: A. B. Meredith College, B.S. University of North Carolina - Library Sci- ence. Graduate Work: Montana State Univer- sity. DON RYERSON Vocational Agriculture. Sponsors: F.F.A., Key Club, Senior Class. De- grees: B.S. Agricultural Education, B.S. Animal Industry from Montana State College. BEN TYVAND World History, Physical Education, Coach Foot- ball, Track. Sponsors: B Club. Degree: B.A. at Montana State Uni- versity. Graduate Work: Montana State Univer- sity. I 8 TO THE SECRETARY One of the most important threads in our school system is in the office. The secretary of the office plays a very necessary part in the lives of the stu- dents. This year we are fortunate to have Mrs. Fern Fox with us. Credit must be given to this patient, long-suf- fering person, for she must listen to the long list of excuses, which the students dream up, and de- cide whether or not they deserve a permit. This job is just her minor duty as compared with acting as secretary to the principal and keeping charge of the books for the various clubs. TO THE CUSTODIANS: To Jules Wenger and Red Pettit go our thanks for the very fine job they do keeping our building clean. They can be seen working late at night and on Saturdays. These two men have shown unselfish attitudes in their willingness to assist with programs and dances that we have held. To these two men go our thanks, not only from the Sen- ior Class, but from the entire school, for their friendly, cooperative services. 9 STUDENT ASSOCIATION OFFICERS CAROLYN SARGENT President JOHN McCOLLUM Vice President ELIZABETH McFADDEN Treasurer SHARON STANCHFIELD Secretary ELVA OWEN Business Manager State Bank Trust Company, Member F. D. I. C. 10 SEATED: LEFT TO RIGHT: C. McMannis, L. Grimes, E. McFadden, S. Stanchfield, C. Sargent, J. McCollum, E. Owen, P. Hilger, B. Clemow. STANDING: D. Pendergast, J. Selway, F. Olsen, B. Bierrum. STUDENT COUNCIL Mrs, McCollum Sponsor The B. C. H. S. Student Association is an active group in our school. The officers are elected by the students of the school for one year. These officers with representatives from the four classes form the Student Council. The purpose of this council is to form the policies of the school. This year the council submitted plans to the Borad of Education dividing the responsibility of the Beaver Lodge into three parts: the student body and faculty, the Board of Education and the American Legion Auxiliary. They also chose the Color Guard. Officers this year are Carolyn Sar- gent, President; John McCollum, Vice President; Sharon Stanchfield, Secretary, Elva Owen, Business Manager, and Elizabeth McFadden, Treasurer. Mrs. McCollum is the sponsor. First National Bank, Member of F. D. I. C. 11 Jim Mequier President t Lorraine Bastian FRESHMAN CLASS Harold Contway Bill Jones Marsha Peterson Patty Sneed Carla Andrus Vice President Secretary Treasurer Yell Leader Shirley Braun Jim Childs Beatrice Clemow Joe Comfort Earl Conklin Beaverhead Bar Supply 12 James Davis Annette Denny Diana Fredlund Irene Gregovich Damie Jo Hart Kenneth Hartwig Lyia Henrie Barton Hildreth Dale Hubbard Karen Hyde Carla Jensen Frank Kambich Tom Kambich Minnie Kenison Darlene Kruletz Charles Lagergren Kay Madsen Robert Malasich Ida Marken Carol Martin Marian Me Donald Donna Nelson Richard Nelson Muriel Ogden Husky Service Station Dillon Hide and Fur 13 Barbara Richardson Dick Roberts Janice Reugsegger Barbara Shelton Dorothy Simpson Winnie Smith Boone Sparrow Diana Squires Ellen Rea Stocks Gaylord Weaver Karolyn Whitworth Virginia Williams Frank Williss Eddy Zink Dale Zink Freshmen Class History On September 1, 1953, ninety puzzled freshmen entered the halls of B.C.H.S. Friday after- noon of the first week during an assembly the freshmen, in cos- tume, were initiated by the sopho- mores after which they marched through town. That night they were honored by the sophomores at a mixer and in turn gave them a dance September 11. They also gave a dance the 12th of February. The class officers were Jim Megquier, president; Harold Contway, vice president; Bill Jones, secretary; Marsha Peterson, treasurer; Patty Sneed, yell leader. Tom Pendergast and Tom Mitchell were elected as representatives on the Beaver Lodge Committee and Beatrice Clemow to the Student Council. Mrs. McCollum, Miss McGown, and Mr. Bier- rum were the class sponsors. Megquier’s Plumbing and Heating Company Montana Motor Supply 14 LEFT TO RIGHT SEATED: M. Miller, J. Kennison, J. Nelson, B. Bierrum, J. Turner, J. Me Collum, D. Murray, J. Zink. SECOND ROW: G. Scott, D. Donavan,J. Selway, P. Hilger, D. Pendergast, B. Loveridge, B. Schiopen, D. Westad, F. Williss. THIRD ROW; G. Featherly, G. Kalsta, C. Cornell, R. Coty, R. Me Laren, E. Harrington, J. Giles, G. Walker, T. Thiel, J. Dowdall, B. Tyvand. FOOTBALL Beavers 34 Butte Reds 6 Beavers 20 Hamilton 6 Beavers 12 Butte Central 39 Beavers 2 Deer Lodge 7 Beavers 19 Stevensville 13 Beavers 40 Anaconda Central 7 Beavers 6 Poison 26 Beavers 9 Hamilton 32 Eliel’s 15 BILL BIERRUM Co -captain JOE TURNER Co-captain John McCollum Quarterback Jack Selway Tackle Jack Kenison End George Walker Guard rftln Jerry Dumke Halfback Eddy Harrington Tackle Roy McLaren End fcOS Gunnar Kalsta End j i Dan Pendergast Guard o r' 9 20 Don Donovan End $4 - 26 Don Westad End Bob Schiopen Tackle « Bob Lover id ge Center Marvin Miller Halfback 3 Si Jack Zink Fullback John Nelson Tackle 16 H. and S. Refrigeration PETE HILGER Halfback 1 64 DON MURRAY Guard o fi ROY COTE Center ir� 21 CRAIG CORNELL Fullback fj lr29 JACK GILES Center TOM THIEL End Frank Wiliiss George Featherly, Managers The Beavers had a fair year in football in 1953, with a season of four wins and four losses. The team ended the season in a championship play- off at Hamilton, but it was defeated. They played one of their best games when they lost to Butte Central, one of the best Class A teams in the state. The Beavers scored 142 points to their opponents 135. They lose ten letter men through graduation, but they will have eleven returning let- ter men. BEAVERS IN ACTION J. Dowdall, G. Scott, B. Tyvand, Coaches. Treasure State Sporting Goods, Butte 17 9 SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Golde, S. Stroeder, J. Clark, F. Olsen, E. McFadden, P. Richardson, Mr. Dowd a 11. SECOND ROW: J. Williss, C. Fry, A. Ronnemose, E. Orr, B. Markovich, B. Benson. THIRD ROW; M. Harrington, K. Hyde, H. Jensen, B. Carlson, S. Petersen. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Future Teachers of America was organized in our school in 1953. Our chapter is dedicated to Mrs. Catherine Paxton Williss. This club is an organization of students who someday plan to become teachers. This year the group held two impressive ceremonies, one for initiation of new members and one for installation of officers. The group attended a number of meetings at the colle'ge. They also went in a group to the Junior-Senior day. Several students went to Butte for the annual F. T. A. tea. Mrs. Wilda Freeburn Faust, National Sec- retary of F. T. A. Chapters, visited our organization this year. Officers are: F. Olsen, president; E. McFadden, vice-president; J. Clark, secretary; P. Richardson, treasurer; S. Stroeder, librarian. Club sponsors are Mr. Dowdall and Mr. Golde. 18 Western Montana College of Education SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT: T. Jackovac, J. Clark, D. Krause, C. Robinson, S. Bacon, E. Owen, D. South, Miss Christy, A. Ronnemose, N. Jones, L Peters, C. Bonneau, D. Stefanatz. SECOND ROW: L. Bourassa, M. Wolfe, B. Benson, I. Marken, M. Petersen, D. Nelson, B. Clemow, P. Sneed, B. Tysdal, M. Harrington, Y. Wenger, P. Richardson, B. Markovich, V. Jones. THIRD ROW: D. Reamer, D. Selway, M. McDonald, W. Pilgrim, S. Peterson, M. Holland, J. Holmlund, G. Gray, A. Wright, K. Green, J. Johnson, V. Jenkins, S. MacArthur, G. Huntley. FOURTH ROW: M. Kenison, D. Squires, B. Thiel, J. Ruesegger, C. Andrus, B. Lohr, M, Sorenson, J. McMannis, J. Ovitt, L. Sorenson, E. Waters, M. Rosdahl, M. Dingley, G. McMan- nis. FIFTH ROW: I. Gregovich, E. Stocks, S. Paddock, C. Jensen, A. Rebich, V. Taylor, S. Braun, B. Richardson, L. Bastian, D. Fredlund, D. Hart, D. Simpson, R. Wright. SIXTH ROW: R. Mayberry, C. Co- conougher, D. White, D. Carlson, L. Crouch, G. Cook, C. McClennan, C. Sargent, J. Brown, M. McCarthy, N. Wenger, M. Rebish, D. Lessey, S. Stroeder. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The Future Homemakers of America had eighty-six girls enrolled during the 1953-54 term. Dixie South was elected president; Elva Owen, vice-president; Anne Ronnemose, secretary; Shirley Bacon, treasurer; Sharon Stanchfield, parliamentarian; Carolee Kambich, reporter; Nora Lee Jone s, historian; Lois Peters, song leader. Mrs. Andrus was spon- sor for the first half of the term and Miss Christy the remaining half of the term. Mrs. Stanchfield was Chapter Mother. Among the activities undertaken were: preparing the annual F. F. A. Parent-Son Banquet, sponsoring several dances and food sales, per- forming a skit for the as- sembly, exhibiting their sew- ing talents at the annual style show, preparing Red Cross boxes for over seas, and sell- ing refreshments at the track meet. These are only a few of the many worthwhile pro- jects . Donna White, Lois Pet- ers, Carolee Kambich, and Shirley Bacon attended the state convention at Missoula in April. 19 Robert’s Food Market SENIOR CLASS PLAY “Liliom” On November 17 and 1 8 the senior class presented the play LILIOM by Ferenc Molnar, directed by Mr. Pannuto. Mr. Stroud was assistant director. Liliom is a shiftless young man. He works on and off as a barker for a merry-go-round, and many girls fall for his charms. Among these girls is Julie whom he eventually marries. Learning that he is about to become a father, Liliom participates in a highway robbery in order to enhance his fortunes. He is caught in the act and stabs himself rather than submit to arrest. Students participating in the play were F. Olsen, L. Grimes, E. Lohr, J. Sanborn, B. Roby, K. Nelson, N. Benson, J. Tolson, H. Wight,H. Jen- sen, B. Thiel, D. White, C. Cocanougher, A. Polish, D. Paskett, M. Peter- son. B. Tysdal, stage manager; D. Simons, C. Murray, lighting; B. Pet- erson, properties. 20 SECOND QUARTER Roberta Wright Dalene Lessey Dolores Brennamen Loretta Bourassa Secretary Yell Leader Bernice Benson Craig Cornell Martha Dingley Barbara Flitton 22 Dillon Feed and Seed Gail Gray Klairaine Green Judith Holmlund Margie Holland Sylvia Ibey Verna Jenkins Bernice Kruljac Carolee Kambich Harold Mugaas Sandra McArthur Gay McMannis Bob Petersen Joan Puyear Norm's Market Busy Bee Market Janet Johnson Vonda Jones Myrna Rosdahl 23 Darlene Reamer Barry Remely Beryl Remely Magdalena Rouse George Saito Gene Stone Eathal Waters Marlene Westad Norman Wight Margaret Ann Wolfe Ardis Ann Wright SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY On September 2, 1953, seventy-nine freshmen entered the Beaver- head County High School. Friday of the first week they were initiated by the Sophomore Class at a school assembly. That night they were honored by a mixer, and they gave a return dance for the Sophomores on September 12. Projects for the year were three dances. Class officers were Pete Miller, president; Marlene Westdad, secretary; Dalene Lessey, treas- urer; Vonda Jones, yell leader. At the beginning of the second year they initiated the freshmen and then sponsored a mixer after the initiation. The class gave three dances during the year. There are seventy-three sophomores this year. Of- ficers are Pete Miller, president; Lyle Eliason, vice president; Craig Cornell, secretary, treasurer; Dalene Lessey. Harvest Queen candidate was Dalene Lessey. Hotel Finlen, Butte 24 The Toggery, Dillon SEATED: D. Murray, J. Zink, B. Mitchell, M. Miller, B. Cotton, J. McCollum. STANDING: G, Scott, J. Kenison, J. Selway, D. Westad, D. Donovan, P. Hilger, B. Bierrum, F. Williss. BASKETBALL Beavers 43 Whitehall 50 Beavers 67 Helena Cathedral 49 Beavers 42 Columbia Falls 29 Beavers 57 Sheridan 54 Beavers 50 Twin Bridges 42 Beavers 55 Ronan 60 Beavers 43 Poison 55 Beavers 58 Whitehall 34 Beavers 57 Anaconda Central 55 Beavers 49 Deer Lodge 43 Beavers 39 Twin Bridges 46 Beavers 44 Stevensville 32 Beavers 48 Hamilton 46 Beavers 58 Ronan 59 Beavers 58 Anaconda Central 62 Beavers 66 Deer Lodge 51 Beavers 63 Sheridan 54 Beavers 55 Hamilton 49 Beavers 57 Stevensville 39 Beavers 62 Helena Cathedral Divisional Tournament 27 Beavers 54 Hamilton 46 Beavers 49 Anaconda Central State Tournament 48 Beavers 48 Nashua 54 Beavers 52 Shelby 61 25 Montana Power Company John McCollum Forwa rd Bill Cottom Guard Jack Kenison Forward Jack Zink Forwa rd Pete Miller Guard Pete Hilger Forward 26 Skeet's Cafe Don Murray Guard Don Donovan Forward Bill Mitchell Forward The Beavers climbed the ladder of success in the 1953-54 Season losing only one out of their ten conference games and went on to win the district title for the first time since 1946. This gave the Beavers a chance to go to the State Tournament, where they ended up seventh best. Scott's Beavers blasted their way to victory sixteen times out of twenty-four, averaging fifty-three and three-eights points per game. Leading the Beavers in scores for the year were: Don Donovan with 359; followed by Jack Kennison with282; Pete Hilger with Z10; Bill Bier- rum with 131; Don Westad with 108; Jack Selway with 66; Marvin Mil- ler with 55; Bill Cottom with 3Z; John McCollum with 21; Jack Zink with 10; and Don Murray with 4. Reporting from last year's team were Bill Bierrum, Jack Selway, Don Westad, Don Donovan, Pete Hilger, Marvin Miller, and this year's captain, Jack Kennison. New members of the team were John McCollum, Bill Cottom, Jack Zink, and Don Murray. 27 Mitchell City Drug SEATED: J. Turner, J. McCollum, J. Kenison, J. Selway, G. Kalsta, B. Blerrum. SECOND ROW: B. Tyvand, B. Cotton, D. Murray, D. Pendergast, G. Scott. THIRD ROW; G. Featherly, C. Cornell, J. Zink. FOURTH ROW: E. Harrington, D. Donovan, J. Nelson, D. Westad, G. Walker, B. Schiopen, P. Hilger. “B” CLUB The B Club is an organization of boys who have earned one or more letters by participating in the major sports of B. C. H. S. These sports are football, basketball,and track. The B Club boys sell refreshments at basketball games. They also sponsored three dances this year, one of these being a novelty dance. This year all of the seniors who have made at least two consecutive letters in one of the major sports bought award jackets. The officer s of the club were Joe Turner, president; Gun- nar Kalsta, vice president; Don Donovan, sec-treas.; Frank Williss, sar- gent-at-arms. The sponsors were Ben Tyvand and George Scott. 28 H. L. Sneed CHEERLEADERS These are the five ambitious girls who lead our student body in the many cheers at basketball and football games , and during the assemblies. They were tried and elected by the student body. These girls are Lois Peters, Carolyn Sargent, Janet Brown, Dixie South and Rochelle Kofoed. 29 Hazel’s Style Shop SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT: Miss McGown, J. Pickering, B. Roby, D. Lessey, M. Wight, L. Peters, C. Cor- nell, D. Simon. SECOND ROW: M. Harrington, M. McCarthy, N. Wenger, M. Rebish, C. Mockel, B. King, B. Benson, D. Anderson, M. Wolfe. THIRD ROW: E. Lohr, R. Mayberry, D. White, J. Ovitt, M. Rosdahl, S. McArthur, S. Peterson, V. Jenkins, J. Ruesegger, D. Nelson. FOURTH ROW: J. Brown, B. Markovich,G. Gray, M. Holland, J. Holmlund, T. Jackovac, D. South, R. Koefoed, M. Westad, J. Puyear. PEP CLUB The Pep Club was re-organized this Fall. The members boost the school spirit andhelp support the cheerleaders by learning all the yells. At the beginning of the year, a very hilarious and successful skit was presented at an assembly. This year's officers are: Normie Wight, President; Lois Peters, Vice-President; Donna Krause, Secretary-Treasurer; Miss McGown, Sponsor. 30 Gambles G. A. A. FORMAL The Girls Athletic Association put on the annual Christmas Formal. The theme this year was Blue Christmas . The decorations were done in blue and silver. The officers of G. A. A. are President, Carol Tovey; Vice-Presi- dent, Dixie South; Secretary, Elva Owen; Treasurer, Bernice Benson; Athletic Manager, Sue Peterson. The sponsor of our organization is Miss McGown. 31 Red and White Laundry and Cleaning Company SEATED: Mr. Ryerson, G. Kalsta, H. Peterson, D. Gransberry, J. Marchesseault, H. Lohr, B. Prophet, D. Rowe. SECOND ROW: T. Pendergast, F. Buhrer, L. Nelson, D. Hubbard, J. McLaughlin, K. Kofeod, J. Touchstone,W. Harrison,R. Nelson. THIRD ROW: D. Pendergast, T. Christensen, B. Stanford, B. Hartwig, H. Simpson, E. Touchstone, F. Kambich, J. Comfort, R. Nelson, T. Kambich,C. Cramer. FOURTH ROW: H. Begin, J. Nettick, D. Scott, B. Johnson. FIFTH ROW: L. Eliason, B. Hildrith, J. Marchesseault, K. Connor, R. Jensen. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The Future Farmers of America was organized in Montana in 1929. The Beaverhead Chapter was started in 1930 with Dan Pendergast Sr. as the first president. Our chapter has since enjoyed many years of suc- cessful operation. Our activities for the past year were the Annual Parent and Son Ban- quet which was held on December 1; Annual Harvest Ball on November 20, where we presented Queen Yvonne Smith with our revolving cup; and the chapter was chosen to go to the Denver Stock Show to judge because of placing third in the Bozeman State Contest, The members chosen to go were Don Gransberry, Dan Pendergast Jr., Homer Simpson, Jules Marchesseault, Harold Peterson, Gunnar Kalsta; the alumni members chosen were Robert Marchesseault and Melvin Salmonson. We took seventh place. The revolving sheep-project which was started last year is still in progress. The members brought into the shop machinery which was repaired and later sold at an auction sale. Our chapter officers were Jules Marchesseault, president; Harold Peterson, first vice president; Gunnar Kalsta, second vice president; Don Gransberry, secretary; Brent Prophet, reporter; Delmar Rowe, treasurer; Henry Lohr, sentinel; and Don Ryerson, advisor. 32 J. P. Lovell Company Presenting Queen Yvonne Smith surrounded by Pres. Marchesseault and attendants F.F.A. IN ACTION Is it as bad as all that? Get to work Delmarl Revolving Chapter Sheep Project Building Repairs by the Vo. Ag. Dept. 33 Dillon Automobile Dealers Association SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Roby, G. Walker, J. McCollum, V. Westerguard, J. Wilke. SECOND ROW: C. Fry, B. King, C. Sargent, L. Orr, Mr. Golde. THIRD ROW: G. Huntley, B. Loveridge, F. Perusich, C. Pilgrim, J. Dodd. FOURTH ROW: D. Murray, E. McFadden, D. Tash, B. Bierrum. CHEMOCRATS Chemocrats, which was started in 1951, had a very successful year. The aims of the 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 importance of science in our lives, and to help to carry out the program of Science Clubs of America. Two credits in science previous to physics or chemistry are the requirements to be- coming a member, and only the students with good scholastic standing are eligible. The meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. Scientific reports are given and outside speakers are brought in to speak to the club. The officers this year are John McCollum, Presi- dent; Vic Westerguard, Vice President; Janet Williss, Secretary-Treas- urer; George Walker, Reporter and Librarian. 34 Electric and Variety JUNIORS Donna Krause John Nelson Elva Owen Rochelle Kofoed Clarine Albeck Vice President Secretary Treasurer Yell Leader Shirley Bacon Carolee Bonneau Janet Brown Donna Burke Larry Christensen 36 Geneese Cook Lois Crouch Barbara Conklin Barbara Carlson Joan Clark Carolyn Fry LaVerne Henri Betty Hoy Mary Harrington Viola Jensen Ronnie Jensen Betty Lohr Bob Loveridge Micky McGee Myrna Morrison Elizabeth McFadden Carol Mockel Don Murray Gay McMannis Mary McLaughlin Carol McClennan Elizabeth Ann Orr Bill Pilgrim Dan Pendergast Joyce Ovitt Bond Grocery White Cafe 37 Beverly Peterson Anne Ronnemose Carol Robison A lberta Simpson Yvonne Smith Bob Schiopen Doris Stefanatz Duane Simon Dixie South Luana Sorenson JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY Marianne Sorenson George Slanger Shirley Wallace John Wilke Sponsors of this class are: Mr. Dowdall, Miss Fleshman, Mr. Pannuto. The class of 1955 entered the school with the usual ceremonies and initiation. The class elected the following officers: Pete Hilger, Presi- dent; Marvin Miller, Vice-President; Elizabeth McFadden, Secretary; Duane Simon, Treasurer; Jack Zink, Yell Leader. The class gave two dances during the year. The next year the class gave a Blue and Gold Dance and a candy sale. The class's candidate, SharonStanchfield, was elected Harvest Queen for the annual F. F. A. Harvest Ball. They elected the following officers; Don Murray, President; Sharon Lindley, Vice-President; Donna Krause, Secretary; Carol Mockel, Treasurer; Rochelle Kofoed, Yell Leader. This year the class had had a wonderful year. They put on a very en- tertaining play, UNCERTAIN WINGS, and the annual Junior Prom. Their theme was Showboat which proved to be areally successful one. Again the candidate from this class, Yvonne Smith, was chosen to be the F. F. A. Harvest Queen. This year's officers are Sharon Stanchfield, Presi- dent; Donna Krause, Vice-President; JohnNelson; Secretary; Elva Owen, Treasurer; Rochelle Kofoed, Yell Leader. 38 Andrus Barber Shop Coast-to-Coast Store JUNIOR CLASS PLAY This year the Junior Class presented the comedy UNCERTAIN WINGS written byRobertHill and Floyd Crutchfield and directed by Mr. Stroud. Elva Owen acted as student director, and Carol Mockel was in charge of the stage and properties. At the risk of losing all her friends and the prestige of a social leader of the school, Margaret Foster elects to follow her star and enter the drama tournament. UNCERTAIN WINGS is a high school comedy written in the high school vernacular and set in the characteristic high school meetin' ground -- Pop's Malt Shoppe. Juniors participating in the production were C. Murray as Pop; M. Magee, Alice; M. McLaughlin, Ethel; B. King, Tubby; D. Krause, Dolly; G. Slanger, Jack; C. Fry, Margaret; D. Simon, Bob; B. Carlson, Lola; and P. Hilger, Tyler. N. Wight, a sophomore, helped out as Jerry. 39 The Oasis Standing, left to right: Sharon Stanchfield, Anne Ronnemose, Bob Roby, Duane Simon, Charles Murray, Louis Richardson, Bea Benson, Barbara King, Mr. Pa nnuto--sponsor. Sitting: Edna Lohr, Lorraine Grimes, Jon Tolson.Hal Wight, Barbara Tysdal.Jean Sanborn. Missing: George Slanger, Donna Krause, and Caro- lyn Fry. NATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY The National Thespian Society gets its name from the Greek, Thespis, reputed founder of drama, and so is related to dramatics. It has been established in many secondary schools throughout the United States and in other countries to stir interest in drama and give it a more prominent place in the school program. Membership for Thespians is based on the point system, and points are given for stage work, acting, and dramatic readings . The members are required to maintain certain national standards to remain in the society, and they pledge to do so upon entering. This year two one-act plays were presented and directed by the Thespians. QM was directed by Hal Wight, and MThe Window was di- rected by Jon Tolson. Q was taken to Missoula for the Interscholastic Meet. There were two formal initiations held this year, the first in January and the second in May. Members of the Thespian Troupe No. 752 of Beaverhead County High School are Hal Wight, president; Jon Tolson, vice-president; Louis Richardson, Treasurer; Barbara Tysdal, secre- tary-scribe; Lorraine Grimes, Jean Sanborn, Edna Lohr, Bob Roby, Duane Simon, Sharon Stanchfield, Charles Murray, Barbara King, George Slanger, Donna Krause, and Carolyn Fry. Mr. Henry J. Pannuto, Jr. is sponsor of the troupe. This year the Best Actor Award was presented to Fred Olsen, the Best Actress Award to Lorraine Grimes; Hal Wight, Louis Richardson, and Duane Simon were given Thespian stars for their meritorious work in the troupe. Dillon Bottling Works Dillon Creamery 40 FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Stanchfield, Y. Wenger, E. Owen, C. Sargent, B. Tysdal, B. Benson, C. McMannis. SECOND ROW: Mr. Stroud, D. Murray, L. Grimes, E. McFadden, G. Huntley, G. Walker, B. Bierrum, F. Perusich, J. Dodd. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society was organized at Beaverhead County High School in 1938, and since then membership has been a highly coveted a- ward. The requirements are scholarship, leadership, service, and char- acter. Three per cent of the sophomores, ten per cent of the juniors and not more than fifteen per cent of the seniors are chosen by the faculty for membership 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. Each spring new members are initiated at a formal ceremony and are guests of honor at a noon luncheon. This year six students were in- itiated on April 28. Members are Frank Perusich, president; Carolyn Sargent, secre- tary; Bill Bierrum, Yvonne Wenger, Jim Dodd, Roberta Bowring, Bar- bara Tysdal, George Walker, Elba Owen, Elizabeth McFadden, Gail Huntley, Eorraine Grimes, Don Murray, Sharon Stanchfield, Bernice Benson, Carol McMannis. 41 Dillon Portrait Studio SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Ryerson, D. Murray, B. Loveridge, J. McCollum, J. Marchesseault.SEC- OND ROW: J. Turner, D. Pendergast, V. Westerguard, H. Peterson, G. Featherly, B. Bierrum, C. Pilgrim, R. Wenger. THIRD ROW: C. Cornell, G. Walker, D. Donovan, B. Schiopen, L. Eliason, P. Hilger, G. Slanger. KEY CLUB The first Key Club was formed in Sacramento, California, in May 1925 by the Kiwanians of that city. There are now more than 1000 clubs throughout the nation. The first Montana club was formed in Billings. New members are selected by the faculty. The list of these names is compiled by the teachers and is presented to the old members, who se- lect them. They are chosen on the basis of leader ship, scholastic stand- ing, thespians ability, and athletic standing. Only about 10 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 Dil- lon Key Club was started with fifteen members. The object of the Key Club is to develop initiative and leadership, to provide experience in liv- ing and working together, to serve the school through its administrative officer and the community, and to prepare for useful citizenship. The club sponsored many worthwhile projects this year. It sponsored a kite flying contest, completed and maintained an ice skating rink, spon- sored a March of Dimes dance, tightened the bleachers in the gym, held a magazine drive for Montana Institutions, and sponsored a boy to Boys' State. The club holds its weekly meetings every Monday noon. Each mem- ber furnishes his own lunch. At each meeting a Kiwanian is present. This year's Key Club officers are: Bob Loveridge, President; John Me Collum, Vice-President; Don Murray, Secretary; Jules Marches- seault, Treasurer. At this year's State Convention, Bob Loveridge was elected State Treasurer. 42 Gosman’s Drug SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Clemow, M. Harrington, H. Wight, B. Cottom, B. King, Miss McGown. SECOND ROW: B. Malsich, D. Bostwick, J. Tolson, C. Cornell, N. Wight. THIRD ROW: C. Pilgrim, G. Stone, J. Bogut, G. Walker, G. Huntley. SKI CLUB Skiing is one of the popular winter sports in our county. The pur- pose of the ski club is to create interest within the school and organize the skiers. The skiers are fortunate as there are two excellent ski runs in the county, one at Jackson and one at Elkhorn. There are also a num- ber of runs in the surrounding country. Our club is a member of the Northern Rocky Mountain Ski Association. Officers this year are Hal Wight, President; Bill Cottom, Vice Pre sident; Mary Harrington, Secretary-Treasurer. The sponsor is Miss McGown. 43 McCracken Brothers ✓ Harold Jensen Business Manager Mrs. Mildred Avery Sponsor BUSINESS STAFF OF THE “BEAVER” Four Busy Beavers Montana Motor Court Davis Electric 44 Henry J. Pannuto, Jr., Sponsor Janet Williss Editor Phyllis Pickering Asst. Editor BEAVER STAFF Beaverhead County High School's official publication, The Beaver, celebrated its sixteenth anniversary this year under the editorship of Janet Williss. Phyllis Pickering was assistant editor; Harold Jensen, business manager; and Mrs. Mildred Avery and Henry J. Pannuto, Jr. advisors. The Beaver covers all high school activities and comes out every Tuesday except during holidays and exams. It is affiliated with the National Quill and Scroll and M. I. E. A. The Dillon Examiner prints the Beaver. During August 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 production of school papers and annuals was presented Janet Williss, sponsored by the Dillon Examiner, and Phyllis Pickering, sponsored by B. C. H. S., attended the initial session of Pow-Wow. Assets to this year's staff were sports writers Fred Lagergren and Jim Megquier, exchange and circulation managers Mary Jo Rebish and Carol Coca- nougher, financial secretary Carol Tovey, and cartoonist Bob Johnson. 45 Montana Motor Court Bert’s Hardware SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Sanborn, G. Huntley, Y. Wenger. STANDING: Mr. Pannuto, C. Pilgrim. QUILL AND SCROLL Quill and Scroll, national honor society for high school journalists, was organized in Beaverhead County High School on May 22, 1930. Jun- iors 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 mem- bership. Its purpose is to give recognition to journalism achievements. Gail Huntley, Chuck Pilgrim, and Jean Sanborn were the newly elected members for this year. Mr. Pannuto is the sponsor. Hazelbaker Agency Tovey Insurance 46 fourth QUARTFR SENIORS FRANK PERUSICH Junior Boys State 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Color Guard 3,4; Key Club 4; Chemocrats 4; Class President 4; Beavers' Tale 4; As- sistant Business Manager Annual Staff 4. I will my seat in Mr. Pannuto's English class to Jack Bogut. LOIS ARLENE PETERS Pee Wee F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Music Meet 1,2; Interscholastic Week 1,2; Business Man- ager Beaver 2; Pow Wow 2; Cheer Leader 2,3,4; Yell Queen 3; F.H.A. Musician 4; Pep Club Vice President 4; Chemocrats 4; Class Vice President 4; Candidate for Har- vest Queen 4; Junior Prom Queen 4. I will my curly, red hair to Rochelle Ko- foed. GAIL KAREN HUNTLEY Gail Transfer from Rowland Hall, Salt Lake City, Utah, 3; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Beaver Staff 1,3; Class Treasurer 2,3; F.H.A. 3,4; Ski Club 3,4; Asst. Director of Double Door 3; Chemo- crats 4; Pep Club 4; National Honor Society 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Secretary of Class 4; Editor of Beavers' Tale 4. I will my height to Dalene Lessey. JOHN BISHOP McCOLLUM John Basketball ”B Squad 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3,4; Basketball 4; Football 2,3,4; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Key Club2,3,4; Band 1;Chemocrats 3,4, President 4; B Club 3,4; Vice Presi- dent Student Body 4; Boys' State 3; Inter- scholastic Track Meet 3,4. I will my athletic ability to Van Smith. 48 Dillon Automobile Dealers Association KEITH HA NS A NDERSON Herb F.F.A. 1; Ski Club 3. I will my intelligent look to next year's economics class. NEIL W. BENSON Bense Bosing 3; Track 4; F.F.A. 1,2; Liliom” 4; Chorus 4. I will my fun at B.C.H.S. to Bill Jones. WILLIAM C. BIERRUM Dugan Football 1,2,3,4, Co-captain 4; B squad basketball 1; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3; Band 1; B” Club 2,3,4; National Honor So- ciety 2,3,4; Key Club 2,3,4; Chemocrats 4; Chorus 4; Double Door 3; The Monkey's Paw 3; Class President 1; Student Council 4; District Music Meet 1,4; State Music Meet 4; Divisional Tournament 2,3,4; Interscho- lastic Track Meet 2,3,4; Boys' State 3; State Basketball Tournament 4. I will my number 14 athletic number to Lew Brundage. ROBERTA MAE BOWRING Bert G.A.A. 1,2; Class Treasurer 1; National Hon- or Society 3,4. I will my prize seat in economics to Bar- bara Conklin. FRANK BUHRER Powerhouse- Football 2,3; F.F.A. 2,3,4; Transfer from Butte 2. I will my ways to get along with Mr. Bier- rum to anybody who wants it. JOAN ANN CHRISTENSEN Joanie Chorus 1,2; G.A.A. 2; F.H.A. 2,3; Student Council 3. I will my ability to get a long with my boy- friend to Dixie South. Barret Hospital Dr. Routledge, M.D., Physician and Surgeon 49 CAROL FAYTHE COCANAUGHER. Coke Transfer from Twin Bridges 2; F. H A. 2,3, 4; Beaver Staff 2,3,4; G. A. A. 2,3; Beavers' Tale Staff 4; Liliom 4; Second attendent to Junior Prom Queen 4. BILL COTTOM, Spud ”B Squad Basketball 1,2,3; Basketball 4; Ski Club 1,2,3,4; Class Secretary 1,2; High School Week, Bozeman 4. I will my making out car to Lew Brundage. JAMES DODD, Jim F. F. A. 1; National Honor Society 3,4; Chemocrats 4. I will my height and masculine build to John Nelson. GERALD JAMES DUMKE, Jerry Track 1,2,3; Football 2,3 4; F. F. A. 1; B Club 3,4; F. F. A. 4; Class President 2. I will my masculine build to Marvin Mil- ler. DONALD F. GRANSBERRY, Grunt F. F. A. Basketball 1,2,3; F. F. A. 1,2,3,4; F. F. A. Reporter 3; F. F. A. Secretary 4; State F.F. A.Convention 2; F.F. A. District Convention 2; Denver F. F. A. Trip 4; High School Week. Bozeman 4. I will my fun as a member of the Dirty Glen Gang to Dan Pendergast. DONALD GREGOVICH, Greg Iwill my seat in Economics to anyone who is studious enough to keep it. W, G. Gilbert, Jr., Attorney Dr. G. W. Smith, Dentist 50 BILLIE LORRAINE GRIMES, Lorraine G. A. A. 2,3; Editorial Staff 2,3; F. H. A. 3; One Act Play-- Sunday Costs Five Pesos 3; Beaver Lodge Committee 3; Journalism Con- vention in Missoula 3; Thespians 4; Honor Society 4; Senior Class Play 4; Student Coun- cil 4; Declamation at Interscholastic Track Meet 4; Annual Staff 4. I will all my good times and happy ex- periences in B. C. H. S. to any girl who is still too shy to really enjoy high school. EDWARD J. HARRINGTON, Ed District Music Meet 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Football 3,4; Chemocrats 3, treasurer 4; Ski Club3,4; B Club4; One Act Play— Echo 3; State Music Meet 3; Brass Ensemble 3; Dance Band 3; Ski Team Trip to White fish 4. I will my height to Jimmy McLaughlin. RICHARD HILTON, Lynx Basketball 1,2,3; F. F. A. 1,2. I will B.C.H.S. and Mr. Stroud to the un- lucky underclassmen. WILMA HOY, Mick G. A. A. 1,2,3; Pep Club 4; F. H. A. 1,2,3, 4; Beaver Staff 1,2,3; Band 1,2; F. H. A. Reporter; F. H. A. representative to Havre, Montana, State Convention. I will my trips to Twin Bridges and all in- terests thereof to Darlene Selway. HAROLD JENSEN, Rod Tulip Time (Operetta) 1; District Music Meet 1,2,3; State Music Meet 1,2,3,4; Beav- er Staff 1,2,3, Sports Editor 2; Business Manager, Beaver 4; Boys' Glee Club 2; Pep Band 2,3; Gramercy Ghost 2; Double Door 3; Liliom 4; Secretary of Band 2. I will to Jack Bogut all my tardy and ab- sent slips for future use. BOB JOHNSON, Chief Transfer from Seattle 4; Track 1; Basketball 2,3; Football 3; Baseball 3; F. F. A. 2,4; Junior Play-- Mrs. Murphy 3; Class Presi- dent (Seattle) 3; F. F. A. speaker at Boze- man 4; Art Editor Beaver 4; Art Editor Beav- ers' Tale 4. I will my nickname, Chief, to any young buck who wants it next year. Leonard A. Schultz, Attorney Dr. R. D. Curry, Dentist 51 NORA LEE JONES Jonesy F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Historian 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; PepClub 4; Declamation 3; Class Treasurer 3; Band 1,3; Chorus 3,4; First attendant to Junior Prom Queen 4; Salutatorian 4. I will my ability to study to anyone who needs it. GUNNAR KALSTA Lars Track 1,2,3,4; Football2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; B Club 2,3,4, Vice President 4; Boys' State 3; Denver F.F.A. trip. I will my bloodshot eyes to Yvonne Smith. JOHN KENISON Jake Football 1,2,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1, 2,3,4; B Club 1,2,3,4; Class Vice President 1; Basketball captain 4. ”1 will my basketball ability to Frank Wil- liss. EDNA LOHR Tiny Might Transfer from Lusk, Wyoming, 4; Pep Club 4; Thespians 4; Liliom 4. I will my flirting ways to Diana Squires. HENRY E. LOHR Hank F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Beaver Staff 2,3,4; Seminal of F.F.A.; Boys' State 3; Judge at F.F.A. District and State Conventions 4. I will my ability to walk to anyone who has a car. DON JULES MARCHESSEAULT Jules Track 4; F.F.A. 1.2,3,4, President 4; Key Club 3,4, Treasurer 4; F.F.A. District Judg- ing Team, F.F.A. State Judging Team3; Boys' State 3; Judging Team at Winter Fair at Bozeman 3; Denver F.F.A. Judging Team 4. I will my trip to Denver to anyone who is lucky enough to get to go. 52 Collins and Bums, Attorneys at Law Dr. R. J. English, Optometrist tC BARBARA MARKOVICH •’Butter” F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Pep Club 4; F.T.A. 3,4; State F.H.A. Convention 1; F. T.A. Convention 4; Beaver Staff 1,2,3,4. I will my nickname Butter to Mary Har- rington (so she can carry on the tradition).” ADA RACHEL MAYBERRY Rach” F.H.A. 1.2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Pep Club 4; F.H.A. Treasurer 2; State Music Meet 2,4. I will my fun at the State Track Meet to Doris Steganatz. ” MYRNA J. McCarthy Myrnie F.H.A. 1.2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Pep Club 4; Property Manager ’’Double Door 3; Beaver Staff 3; District Music Meet 4. 'Twill my curly hair to Karolyn Whitworth. FREDERICK OLSEN Fritz” Thespians 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; Key Club 4; Double Doors 3; Liliom 4; Band Sec. 2; BandPres. 4; F.T.A. Pres. 3,4; Best Actor Award 4. I will my diploma to Micky Megee. ANNA RUTH PETERSON Sue F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Pep Club 4; F.T.A. 3,4; Chorus 2,3. I will Mr. Pannuto back to Boston. HAROLD DEAN PETERSON Pete F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Sentinal of F.F.A. 2; Sec. of F.F.A. 3; Vice Pres, of F.F.A. 4; Key Club 3,4; Bozeman F.F.A. Convention 2; Helena F.F.A. Officers Training School 3; Boys' State 3; Denver F.F.A. Stock Show and Convention 4. I will my upset stomach to Larry Christen- sen. Dr. J. C. Linduska, Dentist Dr. J. W. Hiltbrand, Chiropractor 53 PHYLLIS JOAN PICKERING, Phil Transfer from Limal; G. A. A 1,2,3; Cho- rus 2,4; Pep Club 4; Beaver Staff 3,4; Prop- erty Manager for Double Doors 3; G. A. A. Reporter 2; Assistant Editor on Beaver 4; Pow Wow 3. I will my freckles to anyone who wants them. CHARLES PILGRIM, Ping Track 1,2; Ski Club 1,2,3,4; Key Club 3,4; Chemocrats 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Inter- national Key Club Convention 3; Boys' State 3; State Key Club Convention 4; Beavers' Tale Business Manager 4; Beavers’ Tale Photographer 4. I will my ability to take pictures for the annual to any one screwy enough to take it. BRENT PROPHET, Slide Rock F. F. A. Basketball 2; F. F. A. 1,2,3,4; Re- porter F. F. A. 3; District F. F. A. Conven- tion Public Speaker 3. I will myself to Alberta and my way with Mr.Bierrumto anyone strong enough to take it. ANITA McNAMER, Anita Transferred to Sheridan 4. FRED LYON REBISH . Duck Basketball 1,2,3; F. F. A. 1; Beaver Staff 1, 4. I will Mr. Stroud to the under classmen. MARY JOSEPHINE REBISH , Jo F. H. A. 1,2,3,4; G. A. A. 1,2,3; Pep Club 4; TulipTime 1; District Music Meet 1,2, 3; State Music Meet 2; Beaver Staff 1,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Exchange and Circulation on Beaver Staff 4. I will my exchange and circulation on the Beaver to Dixie South. Theodore F. McFadden, Attorney Cori M, Davis, Attorney 54 DICK RICHARDS, Dumber Transfer from Idaho Falls2; B Squad Bas- ketball; Beaver Staff 4.. I will my parking spot across the street to anyone capable of fulfilling the require- ments. LOUIS RICHARDSON, Louis Track 2,4; Thespians 3,4; Tulip Time 1; Double Doors 3; Stage Manager Prop- erty Hand for three act plays 3; Liliom 4; Window 4; The Q 4, National Thespians Society Secretary Treasury 4; Helena District Music Meet 1; State Interscholastic Meet 3,4; Boys' State 3; Beaver Staff 4. I will my love for school to anyone who is crazy enough to think I ever had any. PATRICIA RICHARDSON, Pat” G. A. A. 1,2,3; F. H. A. 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3; F. T. A. 3,4; F. T. A. Treasurer 3,4; F. H. A. Convention 2; Beaver Staff 1, 2,3,4; Chorus 3,4. I will my position as Treasurer of F. T. A. to some unsuspecting Junior. BARBARA JEAN SANBORN, Sanie G.A.A. 1,2,3; F.H.A. 1,2,3.4; Beaver Staff 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3;Color Guard 4; Quill Scroll4; Thespians 4; Beavers' Tale Staff Assistant Editor 4; Liliom 4; The Q 4. I will my headaches over the Annual to next years editors. Lone Pine Motel Ralph Huntley and Son CAROLYN SARGENT, Sarge G. A. A. 1,2,3; Pep Club 4; F. H. A. 1,2,3, 4; F.H. A. Historian; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Honor Society Secretary 3,4; Chemo- crats 4; Beaver Lodge Committee 2; Student Body Secretary 3; Junior Class President 3; Student Council 3,4; Student Body President 4; State Music Meet 1,2,3,4; Girls' State 3; High School Week 4; Beaver Staff 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3; Chorus 2,3,4; Harvest Queen Candidate 2;Cheerleader 3,4; Beavers' Tale Staff 4. I will all the good times and opportunities in B. C. H. S. to all the underclassmen. VIC WESTERGARD, Vic District Music Festival 1,2,3,4; State Music Meet 3,4; Key Club 4; Chemocrats 3,4. I will my job after school at McCracken Bros, to some ambitious underclassmen. 55 JACK SELWAY Moose” Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; B Club 2,3,4; Sargent at Arms 3; Band 1,2; Chorus 4; Student Council Rep. 4; I will the shot put to Jack Giles.” HOMER L. SIMPSON Homer” F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. Trip to Ennis 4; F.F.A. Trip to Denver 4. I will my small waist to Lowell Nelson. CARL DEAN STEWART Red Boys Chorus I; Music Festival 1. ”1 will my ability to get along with Mr. Pannuto to Jim McLaughlin. SALLY STROEDER Sal Transfer from Anaconda 3; Pep Club 1,2,4; G.A.A. 3; F.H.A. 3,4; F.T.A. 4; Librarian F.T.A. 4; High School Week 4; Chorus 1, 2,3,4; Beaver Staff 3,4. I will all my good times in high school to Carolee Bonneau. ” RICHARD TASH Wally Football 2,3; Business Manager Liliom 4; Chemocrats 4; High School Week 4. I will my extra credits to Don Bogut. He needs them. JON P. TOLSON Jon Band 1,2,3,4; Ski Club 1,2,3,4; Thespians 3,4; Vice Pres. Thespians 4; Double Doors 3; The Monkeys Paw 3; Liliom 4; Win- dow’ ; District Music Festival 1,2,3,4; Boys State 3. I will my ability to argue with Mr. Pan- nuto to the Freshmen English class. City Fuel Company Mountjoy Flowers and Gifts 56 CAROL ANNE TOVEY Tivey G.A.A. 1,2,3; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Pep Club 4; Dis- trict Music Meet 3; State Music Meet 4; Chorus 1,2; Beaver Staff 2,3,4; Financial Sec. Beaver Staff 4. I will my height to Mary McLaughlin. JOSEPH TURNER Lardor Rhom Transfer from Helena 2; Football 2,3,4; Co- Captain 4; Basketball B Squad 2,3; B Club 2,3,4; President 4; Key Club 4; Beaver Lodge Committee 3; High School Week 4. I will my excess fat to Janet Brown. BARBARA TYSDAL Tillie G.A.A. 1,2,3; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Color Guard 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Beavers’ Tale StaffTypist4; Thespians3,4; Double Doors 3; Liliom 4; Window” 4. I will my new glasses to anyone who can stand them. GEORGE WALKER George Football 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chemocrats 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Ski Club 3,4; B Club 4; Key Club 4; State Music Meet 4; Boys' State 3. I will my habit of getting to school at 9 o'clock' every morning to anyone who can manage it. NANCY ANN WENGER Whing G.A.A. 1,2,3; F.H.A. 3,4; Pep Club 4; Dis- trict Music Meet 2,4; Harvest Queen Candi- date 1; Chorus 2,4; Beaver Staff 3. I will my extra weight to Vonda Jones. YVONNE MARIE WENGER Yvonne F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Secretary 3; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Student Council 1; Class Vice Pres. 3; State Music Meet 4; Beaver Staff 1, 2.3; Business Manager 3; M.I.E.A. Meet 2; Chorus 3,4; Girls' State Alternate 3; Color Guard 3; Beavers' Tale Staff 4. I will Senior Sneak Day to the Junior Class. Metlen Hotel Metlen Cab Company 57 DONNA BELLE WHITE . Donna Babe G. A. A. 1,2,3; Pep Club 4; F. H. A. 1,2,3, 4; LiIiom 4; G. A. A. Basketball Manager 3; State F. H. A. Convention 4; F. H. A. District Convention 3. I will my pony tail to Elva Owen. HAROLD WIGHT, Hal Ski Club 1,2,3,4;Ski Club President 4; High School Ski Meet, Whitefish 3,4; Liliom 4; Dircetor of The Q 4; Thespians 4 ; Thes- pian Pres. 4. I wilL all my fun skiing to Mary Harring- ton. JUANITA WILLIAMS, Juanita Transfer from Twin Bridges 3; F. H. A. 1,2; Assistant Art Editor of Beavers' Tale 4. I will my place in art class to Beryl Rem- ely. JANET KAYE WILLISS, Jake F. H. A. 1,2,3; G. A. A. 1,2,3; Pep Club 4; F. T. A. 3,4; Thespians 3; Chemocrats 3.4; Tulip Time 1; Double Doors 3; Beaver Lodge Committee 1; Secretary of Band 2; Junior Class Yell Leader 3; Vice President of Band 4 ; Secretary of Chemocrats 4; Editor of Beaver 4; District Music Meet 1,2,3; M. I. E. A. Convention 3; Pow Wow 4; Beaver Staff 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1.2,3; Band 1.2,3. I will my fights with Mr. Pannuto to any- one who can get away with them. M. H, King Co. Stamm Jeweler’s 58 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY On September 6,1950, seventy-eight shy, bewildered freshmen entered the halls of BCHS, eager to be- gin climbing the ladder of high school success. Mr. Aahl and the faculty welcomed us and the sophomores proceeded with the general paces of initiation. Friday night we were the guests of the sophomores at a mixer. At the end of the dance, we were of- ficially accepted into high school. Ahophonoring old Saint Valentinewas staged by us after the Beaver- Whitehall game on the evening of February 17. We also accepted the responsibility of managing the Beaver Lodge from February 19 to March 2. Officers for this first year in high school were Bill Bierrum, president; Jack Kenison, vice-president; Bill Cottom, secretary; Roberta Bowering, treasurer; Jeanetter Thompson, yell leader. Janet Williss and Sharon Hovde represented our class on the Beaver Lodge Committee and John McCollum was our student council member. Our sponsors were Mr. Bierrum and Mr. Gump. At the beginning of our sophomore year, our membership increased to eighty-eight making us the larg- est class in the school. Carolyn Sargent, Bill Bierrum, and Yvonne Wenger received the high honor of being initiated into the National Honor Society. We were also honored by having three sophomore members in the Key Club-- Joe Turner, John McCollum, and Bill Bierrum. Four of our athletic-minded sophomores were initiated into the ”B Club. These boys were Joe Turner, Jack Selway, Bill Bierrum, and Jack Kenison. Class officers for 1951-1952 were Jerry Dumke, president; Jack Bogut, vice-president; Bill Cottom, secretary;Roberta Bowering, treasurer; Lois Peters, yell leader. Mr. Bierrum and Miss Gilleland were our class sponsor. More esteemed and eager to enter the activities of our school, we enthusiastically began attendance once more in 1952 as upperclassmen. Carolyn Sargent was elected as our president; Yvonne Wenger held the position of vice-president; Kay Nelson kept a record of our class meeting; Nora Lee Jones had charge of our dues and funds; and Janet Williss led our class in yells at assemblies. Color Guard alternates are chosen from the Junior Class and our representatives were Frank Perusich, Jim Dodd, Jules Marchesseault, Nora Lee Jones, Yvonne Wenger, Kay Nelson, Lorraine Grimes. Sally Stroeder and Lorraine Grimes voiced our opinions on the Beaver Lodge Committee and John McCollum, Pat Richardson, Joan Christensen at- tended student council meetings. Our sponsors were Mr.Ryerson, Mr. Stroud, and Mrs. Andrus. John Mc- Collum, Jerry Dumke and Gunnar Kalsta were added to the present B Club membership and Carolyn Sargent won selection as a cheerleader. The year of 1953saw George Walker, Jim Dodd, Barbara Tysdal, Roberta Bowering, and Frank Perusich initiated into the National Honor Society. The delegates for that all-important anticipated event--Montana Boys'State--were selected and noti- fied of their appointment. Those attending were Gunnar Kalsta, Bill Bierrum, Henry Lohr, Chuck Pilgrim, George Walker, Fred Olsen, Louis Richardson, Jon Tolson, John McCollum, Jules Marchesseault,Frank Perusich, and Harold Peterson; Carolyn Sargent was elected by the girls of our class to represent BCHS at Montana Girls'State which was held in Billings. Yvonne Wenger was selected as the alternate. Vic West- ergard attended Red Cross Camp and Janet Williss and Phyllia Pickering received instruction at Publica- tions Pow Wow held at the University of Montana. The biggest project during our third year in high school was the Junior Prom which was held on April 32 (May 2). The theme April in Paris was carried out in shades of pink, lavender, and blue. This colorful and all exciting event took place in the gymnasium. Seniors at last! For the first time, we were able to take part in the freshmen initiation as Most hon- orable and almighty senior. . . Senior class officers elected this year were Frank Perusich, president; Lois Peters, vice-president; Gail Huntley, secretary; John McCollum, treasurer. Lorraine Grimes and Fred Olsen were our elected mem- bers of the student council. Mr. Ryerson, Mr. Stroud, Mrs. Andrus, and Miss Christy were our class spon- sors. This year found Carolyn Sargent installed as our student body president and John McCollum was elec- ted as vice-president of the school. Our class was honored in having Gail Huntley and Lorraine Grimes chosen as the last two members of the class to be initiated into the National Honor Society. John Mc- Collum was elected president of Chemocrats, Jules Marchesseault headed F. F. A., and Hal Wight was chosen president of the Ski Club. Joe Turner became president of the B Club and Frank Perusich, presi- dent of the National Honor Society. Janet Williss and Phyllis Pickering took over the tremendous duties of the BEAVER, editor and assistant editor, respectively. Liliom was chosen for the senior class play, in which Fred Olsen played an outstanding part to win the Best Actor Award for the year. The big project for the year was editing the 1954 annual, the BEAV- ERS’ TALE, with Gail Huntley heading the staff. The class of 1954 has had a full and eventful class history which will be hard to equal and it is sin- cerely hoped that the lives of its active members will continue to be as progressive and energetic as they were during their days in good old BCHS. 59 Ned-Eva Lanes Roberta Theater Queen Lois Peters and her attendants Nora Lee Jones and Carol Cocanaugher. JUNIOR PROM Junior Prom Entertainers Taking five on a busy night Lou's Carter Service Eddy's Bakery, Butte 60 BOYS’ STATE AND ! UPPER PHOTO, FRONT ROW: J. Wilke, B. Loveridge. SECOND ROW: D. Pendergast, P. Hilger, D. Donovan, B. Schiopen, J. Nelson, D. Murray. LOWER PHOTO: C. Fry, E. Owen, C. Mockel, E. Orr. GIRLS’ STATE Candidates for Boys' State which is held at the Western Montana College of Education were Bob Loveridge, John Wilke, Dan Pendergast, Pete Hilger, Donnie Donovan, Bob Schiopen, John Nelson, and Don Murray. This is the eighth year for Montana Boys' State and it is sponsored by the American Legion. Ted Hazelbaker is to be the director again this year. Boys eligible for Boys' State must have completed their junior year in high school. They are selected on the basis of leadership, character, integrity, and scholarship. Elva Owen and Caroline Fry will represent Beaverhead County High School at the 1954 Girls' State to be held in Billings at Rocky Mountain College. This is sponsored by the Montana American Legion Auxiliary. These girls were chosen for their leadership, scholarship, fine charac- ter and the ability to receive full benefit from the activities for Girls' State. Carol Mockel and Elizabeth Ann Orr 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. 61 Vigilante Electric Co-operative, Inc. Front row, left to right: Barbara Tysdal, Yvonne Smith. Elizabeth Ann Orr. Back row, left to right: Jim Dodd, Jean Sanborn, Neil Benson. Carol Mockel, Frank Perusich. COLOR GUARD Members of the Color Guard are elected each year by the Student Coun- cil and Faculty to advance the flags at school activities. The group con- sists of those who have earned this honor by upholding the ideals of the school and who have high standards. The members are Barbara Tysdal, Frank Perusich, Jean Sanborn, Jim Dodd, Neil Benson, and Yvonne Wen- ger and Kay Nelson. Alternates are chosen from the Junior Class to serve in the absence of the elected members. The alternates are Yvonne Smith, George Slanger, Charles Hollensteiner, Delmar Rowe, Carol Mockel, and Elizabeth Ann Orr. Mrs. McCollum is the sponsor. Farmers Union Trading Company Irvine and Cottom 62 LEFT TO RIGHT: FIRST ROW: S. Foster, R. Coty, G. Featherly, B. Bierrum, G. Kalsta, J. McCollum, J. Selway, D. Westad, J. Kenison, C. Cornell. SECOND ROW: B. Malasick, J. Wilke, H. Begin, L. Jones, J. Dodd, R. Wenger, B. Pilgrim, L. Eliason, N. Benson, J. Giles, B. Mitchell, G. Stone, J. Comfort. THIRD ROW: B. Tyvand, F. Lagergren, J. Megquire, D. Zink, D. Hubbard, E. Zink, T. Mitchell, B. Wilke, E. Conklin, J. Marchesseault, B. Jones, J. Marchesseault, H. Mugaas, L. Richardson, N. Wight, G. Scott. TRACK G. Kalsta, Captain Kalsta in first! B. Tyvand, Coach 63 Standard Lumber _ xf - i R. Cote D. Donovan It. jI A m D. Zink R. Wenger B. Mitchell Bierrum and Murray in action H. Mugaas 64 Big Dipper The Beavers had another good year in track by winning two meets and placing well in two others. In April, a dual meet was scheduled with Deer Lodge on the Dillon track. The Beavers scored 66 points to the visiting Wardens 51 and made a clean sweep of the shot-put with Selway, Begin and Kalsta tak- ing first, second, and third. Cote set a new record on the high jump by jumping 51 10 . A week later the Western Montana College of Education sponsored a twelve school meet with Beaverhead winning seven firsts and compiling a total of 72 points. In May, Beaverhead went to Poison to the Western Divisional Class B Meet and took third place scoring 35 1 2 points. Poison tookfirst with 51 5 6 points and Whitefish was second with 49 1 2 points. John McCollum won the 220 and placed second in the 100 yard dash. Bierrum broke the school broad jump record by jumping 20' 7 3 4 . At the 48th Montana Inter scholastic Meet at Missoula, Beaverhead took sixth place scoring a total of 12 3 4 points. McCollum placed third in the 220 and fifth in the 100 yard dash. Selway placed third in the dis- cus. Cote brought the first gold medal in the history of the school home from the meet. He tied for first with three other boys but won the gold medal. Murray was fifth in the low hurdles. The half mile relay team composed of McCollum, Bierrum, Murray and D. Zink won fifth place but set a new school record by running it in 1:34.4. Other boys making the trip were the injured captain Gunnar Kalsta, Neil Benson, Howard Begin, and Richard Wenger. 65 Dillon Implement Company FIRST LEVEL: LEFT TO RIGHT: G. Walker. D. Squires. C. Hollensteiner, D. Murray. SECOND LEVEL: I. Marken. D.Selway. B.Theil. K.Greene. F. Olsen, J. Childs. A. Wright. THIRD LEVEL: S. MacArthur, E. McFadden, E. Orr. C. Fry, J. Bogut. B. Roby, V. Westergard, G. Gray, D. Fredlund, F. Williss, J. Bate- man, G. Featherly, S. Foster. Sponsor, Mr. McCrea. BAND AND CHORUS FIRST ROW: LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. McCrea. C. Bonneau, M. McCarthy, P. Pickering, J. Brown, H. Jen- sen, B. Bierrum, B. Jones. J. McLaughlin. SECOND ROW: M. Peterson, D. Nelson, J. Selway. D. Murray, B. Pilgrim. N. Benson, E. McFadden, V. Taylor, C. Martin, D. Hart, B. King, K. Beck, M. McLaughlin, THIRD ROW: V. Jenkins, N. Wenger, N. Jones,Y. Wenger, D. Bogut, M. Rouse, D. Stenofetz, B. Marko- vich, D. Paskett, C. Sargent. 66 Len Water Music Company SEATED: LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Stroud. J. Sanborn, G. Huntley, C. Pilgrim. F. Perusich. STANDING: SECOND ROW: L. Peters, C. Cocanugher, Y. Wenger, B. Tysdal. THIRD ROW: J. Williams, L. Grimes, E. Lohr, G. Walker, J. Kenison, C. Sargent, P. Richardson. BEAVERS’ TALE STAFF GAIL HUNTLEY Editor CHUCK PILGRIM Business Manager and Photographer JEAN SANBORN Assistant Editor 67 Penny s SPECIAL AWARDS FOR 1954 Valedictorian..............................Carolyn Sargent Salutatorian...............................Nora Lee Jones Alumni Cup......................................Gail Huntley Bausch and Lomb Science Award..................Chuck Pilgrim M. I. E. A. Silver Key.........................Janet Williss D. A. R. Good Citizenship Girl...........Carolyn Sargent Athletic Award..................................Bill Bierrum SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP Carolyn Sargent Nora Lee Jones Barbara Tysdal Yvonne Wenger Frank Perusich John McCollum Bill Bierrum 68 “WHEN WE WERE YOUNG AND FOOLISH” Vic Westergard Chuck Pilgrim Lois Peters Sally Stroeder Pat. Yvonne, and Nancy Gail Huntley Yvonne Wenger f Janet Mayland Lois Peters Nancy Wenger f Yvonne Wenger If Frank Perusich 69 Jack's Market McCarthy in command Gay Ninety style! New hair-do or wind?? Cutie Pie! Butter posing Letting our hair down?? Sweet sixteen!! ! Ain’t we cute?? All smiles Just playing around, again Dreamland? ?••?! New dance, Joan? 70 Vaughn and Ragsdale minimum Squares! Can it be???? Smilin’ Jake Yours truly This is the life Guess who? Hold it, please Shelly Jm m- Nothin’ but charm Just Myrna and me Figuratively speaking Brotherly love! This looks interesting 71 Warners SENIOR SNEAK DAY May we have your autograph??? 72 Beaverhead Lumber Company