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

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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.

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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

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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.