Big Sandy High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Big Sandy, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 38 of the 1927 volume:

THE CENTENNIAL APPRECIATION To our parents and the people of the community who have so loyally supported the school and its many endeavors during the school year, we wish to extend our most sincere gratitude and hearty appreciation. CLASS of ’27 THE CENTENNIAL published by SENIOR CLASS of the BIG SANDY HIGH SCHOOL Big Sandy, Montana THE CENTENNIAL DEDICATION To the glorious Treasure State, Montana, which in spite of adversity is doing so much to educate its youth, we dedicate this, the Annual of 1927. CLASS of '27 9, ... ■ ’ v FOREWORD May the pages of this “Annual” recall the many pleasant events of your four years of high school life. May they inspire you to fight the battles of life to your fullest. We hope our associations in the four years have been mutually beneficial. As you bid your high school days farewell we wish to extend to you our wishes for success in life regardless of what your vocation may be or where you may be located. M. P. MOE THE CENTENNIAL M. P. MOE y THE CENTENNIAL SPENCER J. SMITH Shop History Dormitory NATE H. BOVEE Agriculture HARRIET MOfi High School Principal Vocations Mathematics Dramatics EjlSIE SONSTENESS Normal Training LULU RIDDLE English Gymnasium CECELIA TOMPKINS Horn© Economics Library OREN A. HENNING Science Mathematics Music THE CENTENNIAL Mamie Pokorney—“And she while her companion slept was toiling up- ward in the night.” Valedictorian; Helena I; Track; Nor- mal Training Club; Glee II, III; Basketball III, IV; Extemporaneous III; Scholarship III; Class Play III; Normal Course. Edythe Black—“A ring on the hand is worth two in the window.” Normal Course; N. B. Club; Class Play III, IV. Carl Christofferson — “The Orator from Sweden.” Orchestra III IV; Smith-Hughes; Football II, III. Elmer Lindstrom—“All slats aren’t breakable.” Kremlin I; Class Play III; General Curse. Ruth Johnson—“Dare to be right; dare to be true; I have a work no other can do.” Salutatorian; Glee Club II, III; Class Play III; Jefferson County High I. Madeline Kessler—“Short and sweet and hard to beat.” Glee Club III; Class Play III, IV; Normal Course. Charles Cole—“When married life is bliss, it is folly to be single.” Basketball II, III; General Course. Abbie Lund—“I’m bound for Holly- wood.” Box Elder I, II; Class Play III, IV. THE CENTENNIAL Mildred Flatness—'“Tour smile will go a long, long way.” Normal Training; Class Play III; President II; 1st Sem. IV. Mildred McCoy—“Faithfulness her virtue.” General Course, Glee Club I, II, III IV; Extemporaneous Speaking III; Scholarship Contest III, IV; Junior and Senior Play. Ver'iin Hurd—“The tongue is might- ier than the sword.” General Course; Football IV; Basket Ball IV; Deciam. II, III, IV; Ex- temporaneous Speaking III, IV; Junior and Senior Play; Glee Club III; Business Mgr. Annual IV. Louise Works—“Speech may be sil- ver, but silence is golden.” General Course; Basket Ball II, III, IV; Track II, III Mildred Sivertsen—“I should worry; I should care; I should marry a millionaire.” Normal Training; Glee Club III; Sec- retary-Treasurer III; Senior Play. Anna Kalanick—“The little red school schoolhouse for me.” Normal Training. Inar Rovreit—“Eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we die.” General Course; Kalispell I; Shelby II; Basket Ball III, IV; Football IV; Track III, IV; Glee Club III, IV; President 2nd Semester IV; Class Play III, IV. John Hemenway—“The man worth while is the one who,ll smile when everything goes wrong.” Agriculture; Football III, IV. THE CENTENNIAL Celia Larson—“What’s the use of worrying; it never was worth while.” General Course; Declamatory I; Class Secretary-Treasurer II, IV; Glee Club I; Scholarship Contest III, IV. Walter Godfrey—“My head resembles Heaven, for there is no parting there.” General Course; Class Play IV; Foot- ball III; Track III. General Course; Class Play IV. Geneva Pearson—“When sports and duty clash let duty go to smash.” General Course; Basket Ball II, III, IV; Glee Club I, IV; Class Play III, IV; President N. B. Club; Annual Editor; Orchestra IV; Track II, IIL Myrtle Christofferson—“She taketh most delight in her violin and—?” General Course; Basket Ball II, III, IV; Glee Club I, III, IV; Orchestra IV; Track II, III. THE CENTENNIAL CLASS PROPHECY As Geneva Pearson sat in the lobby of the Placer Hotel in Helena, a tall graceful blonde appeared. On her coat were pinned short streamers of pink and white. The colors attracted Geneva’s attention and she at once recognized her old pal Myrtle Chris tof f erson. “Hello, old cotton top,” cried Geneva. “Well for crying out loud, if it isn’t Jenny! Look out of the window, Jenny. Isn’t it a sight to behold? Governor Cole’s bus is coming all dec- orated in pink and white! It’s just packed with our old school friends. Hurry, let us hail the gang! During all the outside confusion. Governor and Mrs. Cole were busily arranged for the evening banquet and class reunion of 1937. “Oh, here they come,” whispered Mamie, “there’s Inar, Abbie, Elmer, Anna, and all the rest. Everyone is there. Oh, dear, it is all so thrilling.” “Fifteen rahs for Chuck and Mamie,” yelled a familiar voice. Slippery Rovreit stepped out to lead the snappy yell. The hall was in an uproar. Everyone was running back and forth greet, ing one another. The band struck up a gay march and the happy group filed by twos into the dining room to find their place cards. The governor arose to give his announcement. “This reminds me of the Junior Prom in 1927,” exclaimed the enthus- iastic governor. “I have chosen for my spokesman this evening Honorable Slats. We will hear from him first.” “I, Elmer Lindstrom, commonly known as Slats, have very little to say about myself. If you want to hear any of my orations, come to the State University at Missoula. 1 have been lecturer there for the past five years. Since Chuck was so kind as to call on me I think I shall turn the tables over, to hear from him.” “Thank you, Slats, but I have already had the pleasure of speaking. You all know about my occupation as governor. I’ll leave the rest for Mamie to tell.” “Hurrah, let’s hear from Mamie,” yelled the eager crowd. Mamie arose amid much applause. “I’m not the wife of Johnny Bartlett as I intended to be but fortunately the mistress of the Montana State Capitol. After we came here, we thot it would be a great plan to have a class reunion. The evening is passing swiftly and there are so many I am dying to hear from I am going to cut my speech short.” “Great! I have an inspiration. We’ll hear from Slippery Rovreit. In speaking to him this evening I was surely surprised to hear he is still single, as he was always so keen on women.” “You’ve said more than your share, Slats. Now folks, let me explain why. The reason I stayed single was because I couldn’t get Bessie Arnold. I have also found out in my experience in traveling that to be honest and just, a traveling man should remain single. Now for my revenge on Slats. Per- haps you’ll be surprised to hear he won’t be a bachelor much longer. Here’s the shock—he’s engaged to a two hundred and fifty pounder! He took Rev. O. Halliton’s advice in selecting a woman with a large appetite. Slats does not think much of the present-day pleasure seeking girl—one of those wasp- waisted, cigarette smoking, piano slaving, jazz thumping types, consequently he captured one indeed very modest.” “Whoopee! Hurray for Inar,” yelled the crowd. THE CENTENNIAL When the laughter died down Slats gravely announced that Abbie would be next. “Pm glad,to s,ee that the entire crowd hasn?t changed to be as modest as I have. I have just returned from China where I have been in charge of a mission field. I simply could not stay away when I received Chuck's invitation. China is a very interesting place. The sheiks over there are certainly fascinating. You hopeless ‘old maids who are left in the group better return with me if you wish for a happy future.” “Walter is grinning like a ‘Cheshire Cat. He must have something worth telling.” “All right, folks. I was lucky enough to be born with the gift of gab. You probably know that Madeline and I were married a year after we gradu- ated. I at once discovered Madeline’s talent for acting. This inspired me to own a moving picture company. She has proven herself a wonder! Our home in Hollywood is the most beautiful that money could buy. I’m sure there never lived a happier guy than I.” “Our famous actress next.” everyone cried. “I think some 'honor should be bestowed on Anna, as her famous book, ‘David The Sheik has brought our fortune. The book portrays many ex- citing scenes. School teaching was my first occupation but it could never be compared with such a thrilling occupation as acting.” “Splendid! A speech from one of the greatest American playwrights.,r “Ahem! This reminds me of the time wrhen I was called upon to give an extemporaneous speech before the assembly, but I’ll endeavor to do better this time. I will gladly agree with Madeline in saying that my chosen occu- pation is more thrilling than teaching. My husband being such a famous sheik inspired me to write my latest novel. I think our home is the most gorgeous in the western states, located in Fresno California. My rich en- vironment has had a great influence on my writings. Our leisure time is spent with our private tutor, formerly my old chum, Mildred Flatness. I know she is anxious to tell you about herself. I suggest that we hear from her next.” “Come on, Milly. We are certainly surprised to find you holding such an honorable position as private tutor for our famous author.” “My highest ambition was always to remain an old maid and Anna’s private tutor. I have succeeded in reaching the goal. Anna has two of the cutest darlings and I enjoy teaching them. I am certainly interested in Anna’s profession and I sincerely hope that some day she will be as great as Mrs. B. M. Bowers.” “Verlin, you’re next ’ announced Elmer. “Be sure you truthfully tell all about yourse’f.” “Ha !Ha!” cried Verlin. “Elmer, don’t you know I am related to George Washington? Well, folks, I had a reason fer going into the trjck business in New York City. It almost makes me smile to think how love can :n- fluence a guy. lone’s true blue eyes and vamping ways certainly played a sweet melody upon my heart strings. The tune played was, “I Wish That Gal W’as Mine.’ The result was we were united in the holy bonds of matri- mony. Amen! I thank you.” “Good for you, old tinier. Wre ought to congratulate Verlin on such an excellent speech,” roared Slats. ‘T notice a dignified blonde nurse sitting among us. Let’s hear from Myrtle.” “After graduating from Big Sandy High, I went to the Deaconess THE CENTENNIAL Hospital in Havre. I became so enthused with my work that I decided to go to Rochester. There, I am receiving a very high compensation. Mayo Brothers have a wonderful clinic. I recommend it as one of the best in the United States. I see my old pal Jenny smiling. What do you say if we hear from her next?” “That's fine. Come on Jenny, old kid.” “Oh, for goodness sakes! I’ve been so interested in everyone else’s speech and in eating that I have forgotten my own. I’m still interested m athletics. In Vassar college I am a gymnastic teacher. I am formally known back there as Mrs. Arthur Holst. I am sorry to say that I was unable to bring him with me. I thank you for your kind attention.” “Our good old friend John Hemenway is among the group that’s left. Stand up, John, and tell us -about yourself.” “I—er—I—I’m a magneto timer in Ford’s plant at Detroit. Suppose you all know I have chosen Mildred Sivertsen for my life long pal. We are personal friends of Henry Ford and mingle with the high society of the city.” “Well, if I haven’t been greener than the grass in my own front yard!” Elmer stated almost fainting. “If that’s the case you’re next Milly.” Mrs. John Hemenway really did look more beautiful than ever as she arose to give her speech. “I b.lieve John has told about all concerning us. John has certainly proven to be an all around husband. It is a great pleasure to be back among my old time friends. If any of you happen to come to Detroit be sure and call on us.” “Thank you, Milly. We’ll be sure to do that. Let’s hear from our class musician from Calgary, Carl Christofferson.” “I’ve spent many evenings trying to entertain you folks so I don’t think it is fair to expect a long speech from me now. I’m not a great hand for ta kir.g but I sure love to make my fiddle talk. Many ‘old bones’ have made their soles thin by shaking a wicked leg to my old time music.” “P nkie, you ought to have something interesting to tell us.” “I sure have. I fmaLy beat Mary Haburchak’s time; so I am now Mrs. Chuck E nsl:y. ‘The safe sure route to reach a man’s heart, Is via the stomach—not Cupid’s Dart. So if at first you don’t succeed Just trv again—my rule re-read.’ I have been a Domestic Science teacher in Montana State College at Bozeman fer the past four years. Don’t you think I have accomplished two great deeds?” “Th it’s fine Celia, we always knew you would succeed. Well I’m dumb- founded. I’ve been looking at that independent blonde all evening. I have just discovered who she is. Snap out of it, Ruth, but don’t disappoint us by saying you’re married and live on a dry land homestead.” “Oh, you needn’t worry. I’m not in the habit of disappointing people. I have kept up the good morals of the class by remaining faithful to our No rr.al Tra;nirg department. I have been teaching in the Froebel Kinder- garten in St. Louis two years.” “Glad to hear it, Ruth. How are you and your hubby getting along, Louise ?” “Me? Oh, Loma always did suit me fine. I persuaded Mr. Bilile to start a dairy farm near there. Our business is proceeding fairly well.” “I’m getting tired of jumping up and down so often to see who is left. THE CENTENNIAL I don't see why Chuck couldn’t have chosen two spokesmen for a class as large as this. ‘Ya min I tink I skall call on Ola next. “Veil, I came all de vay fra Sainte Paul i Minnesota to talk with you. How does that suit you Slats? Don’t faint when I tell you that I am an old maid stenographer in Montgomery Ward’s mail order house in Saint Paul. I enjoy it so much I wouldn’t give it up for love or money.” “Has Edyth gone bug hunting? No, there she is,” continued Elmer. “None of your sarcastic remarks Slats. Most of you know that ever since I was ‘knee high to a grasshopper’ I enjoyed making an intensive study of bugs. After many years of searching 1 found a perfect Bug, Lazure. To make it more convenient in studying their characteristics we invested in a potato farm near Kenilworth. Mr. Bug Lazure and I are well pleased with our vocation.” “Mildred McCoy. Oh! I beg your pardon. I mean Mrs. William Quist. What wonderful news have you to tell us?” “When Mr. and Mrs. Moe were offered such excellent positions in Colum_ bia University, they were kind enough to give Mr. Quist and I their places as superintendent and principal of the Big Sandy High School. You Normal Training students would be quite surprised to come back and see your kinder- garten class in high school. The progress the Big Sandy High School has made in the past ten years is too great for words, I request that you all return and observe the great improvements before going back to your residences.” “Mr. Moe, we have given you the honor of closing our delightful evening program. It is no wonder that the class of 1927 has turned out to be socially efficient. We have tried hard to totter after our guiding pilot’s footsteps in the road of success. As long as we live we shall think of him as a superior character in our high school career.” Loud applause, to back this statement, came from the group. The stately looking gentleman arose to give his farewell address. “It is indeed a pleasure to he with the class of ’27 again. I am sure any sponsor wouid feel proud to have one of the members of his class become Governor of Montana, and the rest all holding high positions. Mrs. Moe and I are both teaching in Columbia University. I teach Sociology and Economics and Mrs. Moe is teaching Mathematics, of course. I think it would be quite appropriate to end our reunion by singing the old Sandy High School song. Everyone cheered and the reception room fairly rang with the song: Sandy, Sandy, Sandy High School. Rah, rah, rah. Sandy, Sandy, boom-a-laka bow-wow-wow! We’re some High School, We’ve got the pep; Don’t get noisy, you haven’t beat us yet. Sandy, Sandy, Sandy High School Rah, rah, rah. MILDRED FLATNESS RUTH JOHNSON END The fellow that made the wise crack, “Ears that hear not; eyes that see not,” never had an introduction to Mrs. Moe. THE CENTENNIAL CLASS WILL OF ’27 We, the Senior Class of ’27 of the Big Sandy High School, do on this day of our departure from the Castle of Learning, make our last will before the undersigned. I, Mildred Sivertsen, hereby will my smile and flirting ways to Clarence-------O'Neil. I, Elmer Lindstrom, will to Edith Heck—one (1) bottle of hair slick; three (3) looking glasses; two (2) brushes. Last but not least I leave to Robert Collins my extra height. I, Madeline Kessler, will my ability to get a guy and keep a guy to Evelyn Johnson. I, Mamie Pokorny, will my ability as a matron of “batching quarters to Francis and Helen Korner. I, John Hemenway, will my bashful disposition and studious habits to Dan Cushman. I, Abbie Lund, will to Helen Tingley, my ability to go thru Snowstorms with Happiness. I, Inar Rovreit, while in my right mind, will to anyone who can get away with it, my athletic career. I, Edyth Black, will my “stand in with the lower classmen to any forthcoming Senior who would have enjoyed it this year. I, Ruth Johnson, will my sedate and studious ways to Robert Moe. I, Geneva Pearson, will my boyish ways to Hope Walters. I. Anna Kalanick, will my interest in the Archie Works Co., to Signe Bergby. I, Myrtle Christofferson, will my ability as a guard, to Ruth Green, hoping it will aid her in guarding one unruly person now in her posession. I, Celia Larson, will my “Stack of fond remembrances on the back porch to Charles Ensley. I, Mildred Flatness, now being busy taking care of my unruly Bob, will my interest in Millers to anyone concerned. I, Verlin Hurd, at last departing from the Big Sandy High School, will my snoose container and ability to argue, to Mr. Henning. I, Charles Cole, will my luck at the matrimonial bureau to Miss Tompkins and Mr. Carl Deutschman. I, Walter Godfrey, will to lone Kimble and Glenn Hanson my desks (including Tod’s.) I, Mildred McCoy, will my one hundred per cent ability to Paul Sonk- sen and Walter Porter. I, Carl Christofferson, will my expressive gestures in oratory to Lily Sevick. I, Louise Works, will my sleek hair cut to Ben Wederking. I, Lillian McClellan, graduating from the Normal Training class, will my interest in Hurd's (sweet) potato patch to any Irishman concerned. We, the class as a whole, will our quiet corner, smiling ways, baby faces, sleek haircuts, and matrimonial abilities to the Seniors of '28, re- questing them to do us justice. To the faculty, we leave a world of appreciation, and to the High School in general we will our uplifting influence. Signed, sealed and executed this twenty-seventh day of May, in the year of our Lord, 1927. EDYTH BLACK, CLASS OF '27 THE CENTENNIAL SENIOR CLASS HISTORY We, of the class which started on its journey along the highway called Education in 1923, have at last reached the first stopping place. From here some will continue along this same highway on through college, while others will set out on the greater highway of Life. As Freshmen we were a large, peppy class ready to meet anything. When our Sophmore year began we found that many members were missing. Some were left behind, while others went to other schools. Although there were only sixteen of us we managed to get our share of the work and pleasure as well. In our Junior year, the class increased in number to about twenty- nine. We put on a successful play called “Professor Pepp” and later gave the Prom at which everyone seemed to have an enjoyable time. This year closed with much anticipation of what the following Senior year would bring. Now this Senior year is almost at an end and soon we will join the ranks of the alumni, there to look back upon our happy high school life. Our class has always been well represented in both boys’ and girls’ ath- letics, as well as other activities of the Big Sandy High School. We wish to thank Mr. Moe, our sponsor, and other faculty members for their help and guidance during the past four years. MAMIE POKORNY, ’27 SENIOR CLASS POEM Not a tear from the eyes of sorrow, But a smile from the lips of the gay, In our world that will be tomorrow, An the world that we have today. The sun that arose this morning Plows on through the mists of doubt, ’Till it reaches the soul that’s yearning To filter the mist clouds out. Classmates of ’27 Shine out in your colors true ’Till the mists from the sun are driven And prosperity shines through. A handshake and cheer for the classes That we leave behind today A “sigh” and a few “alases” For the fellow who fell by the way. A heart full of thanks for the teachers Who taught us to do as we’re told. Let us now take our seats in the bleachers And cheer for the Purple and Gold. Ah, classmates of ’27! The world, it is ours to find. Let others track us to heaven By the good that we leave behind. THE CENTENNIAL 3n JHnnortam RAYMON MACK Class of 1929 An Inspiration to His Associates THE CENTENNIAL JUNIOR CLASS ROLL Edith Heck Lillie, Sevick lone Kimble Ben Wederking Dan Cushman Ruth Green Ruth Ensley Eleanor Hetland Dorris McMillan Bertha Hokanson Emma Ruhe Helen Chandler Evelyn Johnson Clinton Butler Gerald Stack Viljo Ojala Robert Moe Herbert Goecks George Miner Alma Rhue Wesley Kimble Perle Cline Katherine Ahrens Mabel Clark Charles Fowler Alice Flatness JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY The Junior class organized on the thirteenth of October and elected cbe following officers: Emma Rliue, president; Wesley Kimble, vice-president; Alma Rhue, secretary; Dan Cushman, treasurer. Mrs. Moe was our untir_ ing sponsor. Blue and white is our class color and our motto is “Beyond The Alps Lies Italy.” In the carnivai we ranked highest financially and we also seated our queen, this being the second time that our queen has been seated during our high school career. The officers elected for the second semester were: Perle Cline, presi- dent; Gerald Stack, vice-president; Alma Rhue, secretary and Ben Weder- king, treasurer. We took an active part in athletics, declamation, extemporaneous speak- ing and orchestra. Of the ten best extemporaneous speakers chosen to compete in the finals, nine were from the Junior class. We also donated to the High School a picture painted by Charles M. Russell in memory of this great Montanan. Our Junior class play, “Aaron Bogg’s Freshman,” was a great success in spite of the epidemics and weather conditions. Our Junior Prom to be given on May twenty-third promises to be the best Prom ever given. We especially wish to thank our sponsor, Mrs. Moe, who has so faith- fully helped us over the rough places. May we meet again next fall as dignified seniors, and when we leave Sandy High may we be remembered as a class of sturdy, untiring workers. EMMA RHUE, ’23. THE CENTENNIAL SOPHOMORE CLASS ROLL Bitz, Henry Black, Phoebe Collins, Robert Cottles, Hazel Drew Mildred Easley, Myron Flatness, Kermit Gleason, Mervin Ilaburchak, Nick Haburchak, Mary Hansen, Glenn Homan, Harley Koraer, Frances Korner, Helen Larson, Albie Mills, Helen Martin, Joe Miner, Margaret Moe, John Ophus, Adella Peterson, Marinus Pokomy, Emma Pokorny, Frank Rhue, Olga Tingley, Helen Watson, Leon SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1925 at least forty ambitious freshmen wended their way to the open door of education. We were very well represented in all extra curricular activities, includ'ng declamation, scholarship football, bas- ketball, etc. Owing to their superiority in basketball and football, the freshmen were doubly entertained by the Junior High. During the carnival the Freshmen also showed their ability by putting on an exceptionally good side-show, entitled “Those Husbands of Ours,” which surpassed all others, both in results and contents. With Miss Orvick as our sponsor, we attained a worthy recognition among the upper classmen. This term, we, the sophisticated Sophomores of 1926-,27, diminished greatly in quantity, but not in quality. The class decreased from forty to twenty-six but, nevertheless, the remaining “Sophs” together with the un- tiring efforts of Miss Tomkins, our sponsor, put on a successful party during the year, following the Big Sandy-Stockett basketball game. The guests present were the high school, faculty, alumni, school board and the visiting basketball team, everyone reporting a favorable time. The bug call for track, basketball and football was wildly answered by the following Sophomore members: track, Myron Ensley, Henry Bitz, Nick Haburchak, Harley Homan, Frank Pokorny. Marinus Peterson, Mervin Gleason, Kermit Flatness and Glenn Hansen; basketball: Glenn Hansen, Nick Haburchak and Kermit Flatness; football: Myron Ensley, Glenn Hansen, Kermit Flatness, Mervin Gleason, Frank Pokorny and Harley Homan. In girls7 basketball, Phoebe Black attained a position on the first team. In this year's carnival, the Sophmores put on a “Radio Program,” as a THE CENTENNIAL side show, and also had a candy booth. We also gave the other classes a run for their money in declamation. Helen Korner, Nick Haburchak, Frank Pokorny, Adella Ophus and Emma Pokomy took part, Adella Ophus winning second in a dramatic selection. In singing we were represented as follows: Boys’ Glee Club: Harley Homan, Leon Watson, Frank Pokomy, Henry Bitz, Myron Ensley, Glenn Hansen and Joe Martin. Girls’ Glee Club: Mary Haburchak, Helen Tingley, Margaret Miner, Fhoebe Black and Emma Pokomy. The Sophmores ranked well with the upper c’assmen mentally as well as physically. The following students were representatives in the scholar- ship contest this year: Helen Konier, Bob Collins, geometry; Helen Mills, world and current history, and Emma Pokomy, world history. Helen Korner received first in geometry, thus earning for herself a trip to Bozeman, while Helen Mills receivd third in current history. The officers elected for the last semester were: Henry B'tz, president; Ivlervin Gleason, vice-president; Helen Mills, secretary; Hazel Cottle , treasurer. We anticipate closing our notable term with our annual class picnic, and look forward to the first day of our junior session. EMMA POKORNY, ’29 NORMAL TRAINING CLASS—1927 V ■ - v • • NORMAL TRAINING KINDERGARTEN CLASS THE CENTENNIAL Mary Benbow Mary Bowden Newton Brunton Walter Genereux Irene Johnson Bertha Kakaleeik Luella Larson Bernice Linn Gladys McDonald Lois McHose Ray McKeever Thelma Moe Harry Panchot FRESHMAN CLASS ROLL COLORS—Green and White MOTTO—'“Upward and Onward” FLOWER—Rose Vera Nelson Marion O’Neil Clarence O’Neil Mildred Panchot Walter Porter Evelyn Romig Earl Smith Paul Sonksen Harold Stack Doris Sinclair Hope Walters Lionel Callison Allen Panchot CLASS HISTORY We, the class of ’30, entered high school with an enrollment of twenty- eight ambitious beginners. For various reasons several of them withdrew during the year. The class was organized and class motto, colors and flower were chosen. With Miss Riddle as our sponsor, we have gained a reputable standing and have enjoyed many good times together. In the beginning of our freshman year we resolved to keep the reputa- tion and pep we had gained in the Junior High. At the beginning of the first semester the following officers were chosen: Bertha Kakaleeik.............President Mildred Panchot.........Vice-President Irene Johnson................Treasurer Walter Porter................Secretary At the beginning of the second semester the following officers were elected: Luella Larson................President Ray McKeever............Vice-President Thelma Moe...................Treasurer Paul Sonksen.................Secretary The achievements of this class have been varied. Several students represented the freshman class in the scholarship contest. The contestants were Mary Benbow, Mary Bowden, Gladys McDonald and Luella Larson. We have all taken part in some extra curricular activity such as Glee Club, orchestra, and band and we are well represented in athletics. THE CENTENNIAL We have had a worulerful. time in work, and play ani have learned to take the treatment every freshman must take; so we warn our successors to beware. We wish to thank Miss Riddle for her helpful guidance as class sponsor during the past term. We also thank our teachers, Miss Riddle, Miss Tompkins, Mrs. Moe, Mr. Smith, Mr. Henning and Mr. Bovee, for the helpful advice and assistance they have given us during the past year. IRENE JOHNSON, ’30 FOOTBALL The 1026 football eleven had more success than did the teams that repre- sented the Big Sandy high school the two previous years. Coach M. P. Moe scheduled nine games for the locals. The boys won from Geraldine, Chinook,. Alumni, and the Havre seconds. They lost to Fort Benton, Fergus County, Havre and Chinook. Big Sandy succeeded in scoring 13 points on Havre, seven more than any other high school made during the season with the. exception cf Missoula. Inar Rovreit, fullback, was chosen for one of che all state teams. The scores of the games are as follows: Big Sandy 0, Chinook 10; Big Sandy 0, Fo t Benton 19; Big Sandy 13. Havre 66; Big Sandy 50, Geraldine '7; Big Sandy 1, Havre Seconds 0 (forfeit); Big Sandy -3, Alumni 0; Big Sandy 19, Chinook 0; Big Sandy 0, Fergus County 25; Big Sandy 0, Fort Benton 56 (forfeit). Total—Big Sandy 89—Opponents 183. The football banquet was held on the evening of December 20. Letters, were presented to G’enn Hansen, captain, Inar Rovreit, Gerald Stack, Perie Cline, Kermit Flatness, Dan Cushman Wesley Kimble, Myron Ensley, Verlin Hurd, Clinton Butler, John Moe, Herbert Goecks, Earl Smith, Ivlervin Gleason and George Miner. Those who were present but did not succeed in winning a letter were Harry Panchot, Allen Panchot, Harley Homan and Frank Pokorny. THE CENTENNIAL BOYS’ BASKETBALL Although there was not a great showing made at the district tournament ths year the basketball season was better than last year as the boys made great showing against some of the strongest teams of the district. Following is a summary of the season’s results: D?cember 11, 1926—Big Sandy 14—Harlem 4. December 17, 1926—Big Sandy 11—Havre 10. December 18, 1926—Big Sandy 8—Chinook 17. December 23, 1926—Big Sandy 12—Rudyard 18. December 29, 1926—Big Sandy 22—Great Falls 37. January 7, 1927—Big Sandy 15—Chinook 14. January 14, 1927—Big Sandy 16—Dodson 19. January 15, 1927—Big Sandy 13—Harlem 4. January 21, 1927 -Big Sandy 11—Hingham 9. January 28, 1927—Big Sandy 18—Benton 26. January 28, 1927—Big Sandy 18—Chinook 24. January 29, 1927—Big Sandy 19—Harlem 18. January 29, 1927—Big Sandy 17—Havre 21. February 4, 1927—Big Sandy 12—Chouteau 24. February 5, 1927—Big Sandy 25—Stockett 27. February 11. 1927—Big Sandy 17—Great Falls 59. February 12, 1927—Big Sandy 10—Stockett 30. February IS, 1927—Big Sandy 23—Havre 28. February 19, 1927—Big Sandy 13—Harlem 20. February 2u, 1927—Big Sandy 14—Cascade 15. The following were on the team: Coach—M. P. Moe; Captain—Inar Rovriet; Herbert Goecks; Glen Hansen; Kermit Flatness; Gerald Stack; Robert Moe; Per.e Cline; Verlin Hurd. Other boys who played in several games but received no letter: Nick Haburchak, Earl Smith, Ray McKeever. Prospects for next year are better than they have been since 1923-24. INAR ROVRIET. Ah, those Juniors! How they roll their eyes, their cigarets, their stockings and their r’s. English teacher: “Longfellow was a household poet.” Robert Collins: “He must have been a lady’s man.” THE CENTENNIAL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL The girls’ basketball team of 1926-1927 was not as successful as it might have been which was due to lack of games. After a great deal of practice, two games were played with Chinook. The first game meant victory, the last was lost by a score of 18-22. A game was also played between the first and second teams, in which the first team was victorious. A girls’ tournament was planned but due to the lack of schools entering the idea was abandoned. Miss Riddle and many of the girls are entitled to much of the honor earned by the team which was gained through efficient coaching and practice. The team was made up of four Seniors and two Juniors. Four of the girls wi.l graduate this year. The other two will be back again with high spirits of success and hopes for better opportunities for future games. The following made up the team: Geneva Pearson, center and captain; Alma Rhue and Ruth Green, for- wards; Myrtle Christofferson and Louise Works, guards; Mamie Pokorny, sub. LITERARY Our High School participated in several literary activities during the past year, the most important of these being extemporaneous speaking, scholarship contest and declamation. All Juniors and Seniors were eligible to enter the extemporaneous Extemporaneous Speaking Declam THE CENTENNIAL speaking contest and after two eliminations, Ruth Johnson, Eleanor Hetland, Dan Cushman, Robert Moe and Verlin Hurd were selected for the final try- out. Eleanor Hetland was chosen to represent our school at the contest held in Havre. Due to not knowing the time limit, she did not talk long enough, consequently did not place. In order to select the students to enter the scholarship' contest held in Havre, April 23, tests were given in the various classes to be represented, the two receiving the highest grades being the representatives. The names •of the students and the subjects they entered are as follows: English I—Mary Bowden, Mary Benbow. Algebra—Luella Larson, Gladys McDonald. Geometry—Helen Korner, Robert Collins. Current Events—Helen Mills, Ruth Green. American History—Myron Ensley. Dorris McMillan. Literature—Ruth Green, Dorris McMillan. Physics—Mildred McCoy, Celia Larson. Helen Mills and Emma Pokorny were to have written in World History and Ruth Green and Doris McMillan in Chemistry, but for some unknown reason the questions in these subjects did not arrive. Helen Korner tied for iirst place in Geometry, Mildred McCoy placed second in Physics, and Helen Mills third in Current History. Helen Korner entered the state contest held in Bozeman, April 28 and 29. Several Students signed up for declamation under the supervision of Miss Riddle. Only seven continued throughout, namely, Adella Ophus, Emma Pokorny, Eleanor Hetland, Helen Korner, Verlin Hurd, Frank Pokorny and Nick Haburchak. The final try out was held in the Community Hall, April 26. One boy and one girl being eligible to enter from each school, Verlin Hurd and Eleanor Hetland were chosen. The district contest was held in the Community Hall, Saturday evening, May 7. Eleanor Hetland placed second and Verlin Hurd third. MILDRED McCOY, ’27 Several high school boys went .fishing and Elmer Liiidstrom, who was with them, never caught any fish. The boys caught him throwing his bait into the creek. They asked him the reason for doing this. He said: “I’m getting their confidence now; after while I’ll hook ’em.” THE CENTENNIAL MUSIC The Big Sandy High School’s department of music, directed by Oren A- Henning has made a considerable progress in music this past year. Both high school and grade students have taken an active part in the orchestra. There are fifty pupils enrolled on the following instruments: violins 22, cornets 7, tuba 1, trombones 4, drums 2, saxaphone 1, piano 2, altos o, clarinets 7, cello 1. Ail but nine of these are beginners within the last! year on their chosen instruments. The band and orchestra combined put on the following numbers for the band concert April 23: “Blue Bells of Scotland,1” “Waltz Dearest,” “Melody in F”, and “Auld Lang Syne.” These were put across successfully con- sidering the time of practice for the majority of the participants. The orchestra is now working hard to play a number of selections for the commencement exercises. The selections are as follows: “The Siren,” “Activity,” Patriotic Overture,” “Auld Lang Syne,, and “Waltz Dearest.” Orchestra The same group with the exception of a few, perhaps, will be back next year. More can be accomplished next year as we have the benefit o£ this year’s experience. As for the Glee Clubs, not so much has been done in this line. The boys work being interrupted by the terrible menace called “smallpox” since the beginning of last semester, have not been able to accomplish as much as they might have. The girl’s being in good condition have carried their work on through. Girls’ Glee Club The joint Glee Clubs will sing “In the Garden by the Sea” for the ocir ir.tnccmcfnt exercises'. The majority of the “song birds” have had but little training in this line so we cannot expect as much from them as we will in the future. We wish to extend our many thanks to our instructor, Mr. Henning, who has aided and guided us during the past year. MYRTLE CHRISTOFFERSON. THE CENTENNIAL BOYS’ GLEE CLUB ALUMNI Class of 1917 NAME ADDRESS Marcia (T ttle) Fisk, Tacoma, Washington Marie (Tut'le) Chambers, Pendelton, Oregon, Edna (Wall) Sones, Indianola, Iowa Class of 1918 Richard Worstell, Smith Center, Kansas Class of 1919 Bertha (Ergl sh) Arro'd, Great Falls, Montana Hazel He1 land. Great Falls Montana Gladys Jorgenen. Great Falls, Montana Zslda B Fie, Bio Sandy, Montana De Vere Day, Annapolis, Maryland Class of 1929 Dorothy (Dufstrom) Jaccp.es, Detroit, Michigan George Sampson, Fargo, North Dakota Beatrice (Nsss) Scarf, Rockford, Illinois Cla s cf 1921 Alverta (L’nn) Diliman KalispeT. Montana Leona Wall, San Francisco. California Lia'a (Wei1) GiToway. Sm Francisco, California Elsie Ma k, Big Sandy, Montana Orville Tinglev, Missoula. Montana Grace (Maxwell) Martin, Kenilworth, Montana Marion Lund. Valier Mcntara Carrie Mae (Nass) Herron, Dillon Montana Edna (McMillan) Naylor, Tacoma, Washington Christine Kivil n, Kenilworth, Montana George Hofsomer, Detroit, Michigan Class of 1923 Pearl (ATd°rdice) Hilgendorf. Big Sandy, Montana Clifford Craft, Spokane, Washington Pearl Hadley, Farmington, Montana Gladys (Sfunleva t) Wynn Hopp, Montana Bertha (Keller) Baker, Big Sandy, Montana Thelma Fouts, Missoula, Montana Raymond Flaherty, Missoula, Montana OCCUPATION Keeping House Keeping House Keeping House Teaching Working S nographer Stenographer Teaching Working Keeping House Going to School Keeping House Keening House Stenographer Keeping House Teaching Working Keeping House Teaching Keeping House Working Teaching Working Keem'ng House Office Work Teaching Teaohirg Keeping House Going to School Going to School THE CENTENNIAL Stella (Goecks) Lund, Big Sandy, Montana Howard Bartlett, Box Elder, Montana Esther Kuest, Big Sandy, Montana Cecil Mack, Missoula, Montana Lucille (Pierce) Ray, Mishawaka, Indiana Pearl (Marty) Smith, Wilmington, California Warren McClintock, Seattle, Washington Jennie (Weller) Rutledge, Hopp, Montana Marvin Snow, Missoula, Montana Floyd Sprague, Tacoma, Washington Florence Vallie, Havre, Montana Fern Worstell, Olympia, Washington Irene Vallie, Sunburst, Montana Class of 1924 Irma (Arnold) Campbell, Conrad, Montana Lloyd CaTison, Missoula, Montana Margaret Nass, Fort Benton, Montana Bessie (McClellan) Arnold, Power, Montana Selmer Sivertsen, Bozeman, Montana Mary Linn, Big Sandy, Montana Russell Hurd, Bozeman, Montana Florence Everson, Great FaUs, Montana Bertha Carnahan, Great Falls, Montana Earl Schilling, Berkley, California Lottie Heise, Great Falls, Montana Le!a Robertson, Great Falls, Montana Homer Campbell, Conrad, Montana Clarissa Carnahan. Havre, Montana Agnes Anderson, Havre, Montana Sigurd Moe, Brockton, Montana Cora Simonsen, Waltham, Montana Herschell Smith, Wilmington, California Christine Jensen, Big Sandy, Montana Nettie Siebrasse, Phoenix, Arizona Herschell Hurd, Big Sandy, Montana Blanche (Marty) Mackenstead, Long Beach, California Waine Hofsomer Anna Anderson, Havre, Montana Dosia Shults, Missoula, Montana John Bartlett, Fort Benton, Montana Class of 1925 Lillian McClellan, Big Sandy, Montana Dorothy Morefield, Cheney Washington Reynold Larson, Missoula, Montana Iris (English) Sonksen, Big Sandy, Montana Sam Sprague, Great Falls, Montana Cora Parker, Cheney, Washington Alvin Jacobsen, Tomahawk, Wisconsin Ethel (Ray) Diacon, Loma, Montana June Bartlett, Cheney, Washington Floyd Hansen, Great P'alls, Montana Marion Heise, Great Falls, Montana Nat Gaines, Navajo, Montana Keeping House Home Teaching Going to School Keeping House Keeping House Going to School Keeping House Going to School Bookkeeping Nursing Teaching- Keeping House Keeping House Going to School Stenographer Keeping House Working Teaching Going to School Working Working Going to School Nurses, Training Stenographer Clerking W orking Working Working Teaching Policeman Home Clerking Home Keeping House Deceased Working Going to School Working Going to School Going to School Going to School Keeping House Working Going to School Working Teaching Going to School Working Working Home THE CENTENNIAL Signe Bergby, Rocky Boy, Montana David Moe, Big Sandy, Montana Sadie Haakensen, Great Fails, Montana Class of 1926 Bessie Arnold, Box Elder, Montana Hazel Flatness, Kenilworth, Montana Ursula Craft, Fort Benton, Montana Lavina Inglebretson, Loma, Montana Ted Homan, Brinkman, Montana Leslie Miller, Helena, Montana Charles Ensley, Big Sandy, Montana John Jenkins, Big Sandy, Montana Don Grubbs, Great Falls, Montana James Mason, Hoquiam, Washington Kenneth Ray, Big Sandy, Montana Hilda French, Geraldine. Montana Helena Jorgenson, Great Falls, Montana Nell O’Malley. Big Sandy, Montana Myra Mack, Box Elder, Montana Stenographer Working Stenographer Teaching School Teaching School Teaching School Teaching School Home Working Home Home Working Home Working Teaching Working Stenographer Teaching i McNamara Marlow, Inc. | j THE MOST COMPLETE STORE ♦ ♦ Dry Goods Drugs Hardware Clothing Groceries Lumber Shoes Implements Furniture : THE CENTENNIAL AG. CLUB .STOCK JUDGING TEAM Mr. Henning: Did you ever go thru zoology? Charles Cole: Yes, hut I was on the train and it was dark, so I didn't get a very good view of the town. Miss Riddle: “I wish I’d grow—” (after thought) “up-.” English teacher: “What does P. A. stand for?” George Miner: “Prince Albert.” There was a young man from near Loma Who often took a girl homa; But after a while when this hombre got drunk She said: “Pll go home alona.” THE CENTENNIAL (-cnpetit'o ' (ifiHBmgc, The Last Straw tTie. ? 1 � - n c_ Choc K d - AJ aT - ri fuo i s o W t Bfishet'Z f ) fysi� Aytf ■C-Om vi i} hJi THE CENTENNIAL SUN RIVER CREAMERY COMPANY Try us and you will be satisfied with our price, service and test FULL LINE CASE MACHINERY Repairs for Farm Implements We Buy and Sell fair to ALL i ♦ W. R. Taylor, Local Mot. ♦GREELY ELEVATOR CO. $ ♦ ♦ W. A. Schurmann - Proprietor X MONARCH Lumber Company DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF BUILDING MATERIAL BIG SANDY USE HI-POWER Gasoline MONTANA’S BEST H. EARL CLACK CO DISTRIBUTORS THE CENTENNIAL IDOWELL STATION t THE MOUNTAINEER BIG SANDY MONTANA — o— CASH BUYER CREAM, EGGS and POULTRY Agent for DeLaval Separator J ♦ ♦ GRANT R. COURTNAGE Covers Northern Choutean County Thoroughly A GOOD LOCAL ADVERTISING MEDIUM The Centennial was printed by The Mountaineer Job Department GRAND OPERA HOUSE A GOOD PLACE TO SPEND THE EVENING BIG SANDY, MONTANA A pleasant and prosperous future to the 1927 gradu- ating class is the wish of CARSSOW’S BILLIARD ROOM and SODA FOUNTAIN BIG SANDY, MONTANA ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ THE CENTENNIAL SEE TODAY’S THE UNIVERSAL CAR CAR BEFORE YOU BUY Before you buy any make of automobile let us show you today’s Ford car. You may consider that you know the Ford car. You may have been a Ford owner for years and think you are familiar with the splendid satisfaction which the Ford gives; and yet unless you have made it a point to examine the Ford car as it is built today-—10 drive it and note its improved engine per- formance—relax in it over rough roads, experience the in- creased comfort which it affords—and to learn of the many recent improvements, you do not know the Ford car as it is built today. Many of the new Ford car features are obvious—baloon tire equipment—wire wheels—Pyroxylin finish—a choice of colors—improved upholstery, etc., but the big satisfaction to you, as the owner of today’s Ford car is to be found in the way m which it will fulfill your expectations of what a modern motor car should be. You will be amazed at the increased power resulting from the new Vaporizer, the smoother engine operation, the increased gasoline mileage, the improved riding qualities, and above all, in the way in which this car handles and performs in traffic and on the open road. In short, you must drive a new Ford car to be a fair judge of present-day motor car values. We shall be glad to arrange a demonstration at your convenience. Giebel Mahood Big Sandy, Mont. 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