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

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1941 volume:

K A We, the Class of Nineteen Forty-one, Are glad our High School work is done. We are sorry that we have to leave; But we hope you won’t too much grieve. Ah, Class of Nineteen Forty-two, ■ :- We wish you luck so that you might do As well as we the Class of Forty-one ■ Has always, always, always done. c And you, dear Class of Forty-three, We've sort of run out of wishes for thee, But don't fret, worry, or capitulate Until your old and gray and out of date. Oh, freshmen. Class of Forty-four, You've got our deepest sympathy. We could go on but what's the use? You've already found we can't write poetry worth a deuce. � _ u A V - “ v w VC St V “a w ■ v V ■ft A A ALL ABOARD You are now about to sail forth from school life into ’’Life’s School” or might we be so pessi- mistic as to say the University of Hard. KnocksCM Up to date you have, probably unknowingly to a greater or less degree been babied, pampered, persuaded, and coaxed along in the way which seems: best for you,' This has been done, not by us alone, but by home and society in general Henceforth this is not so likely to be the case. You have now reached, or will soon reach, the time when you must, to a larger extent, stand on your own feet-— sink or swim, live or die. survive or perish,, At times, no doubt, we have seemed extremely firm, austere, arbitary and even dictatorial, but. after all, it has been for your good or should we say for the good of the cause, Our sole object i-f all times has been to guide you along the course so that it will be easier for you, now, to make this transition from school into society with the least possible readjustment and upset. There must always be a just balance between Liberty and Authority Unrestricted liberty is. you know, anarchy. Whenever liberty goes so far that we begin to tread on the other fellows toes, then authority must step in. Here as elsewho.c. there must be balance. Regardless of what field of enterprise you choose to enter, your wish to take time out for a dental appointment, photograph, motion picture, the purchase of a new frock or for a !‘wild-goose’1 chase of some kind or other, will probably be frow- ned upon also by the captain in whose employ you happen to find yourselves. True, school does break up your day, but so will life’s assignment very often unless you find it different than most of urn have to date. All we have endeavored to do has been to make school as nearly like a real life situation as is possible. The Junior-Senior banquet and the Promenade are history, and Commencement is at hand. Then you shall find yourselves on the threashold of a new day. It is morning and all is before you. With the diploma you are about to receive, society confers upon you not only a privilege and an honor, but more important, an obligation and a duty. Your parents and society in general expect you to return the favor. You are now better equip- ped, we hope, than many, not so fortunate as you, to carry on Your have been chosen, as it were, and trained for leadership and service. You must come thru. The earth is now in a very trubulent and chaotic state and you must untiringly do your little bit in hold- ing high the torches of freedom, justice,righteous- ness, democracy, heypinosa and the American way.,We cannot now have another “Dark Age.1' Your duty is to accept the challenge, champion.the cause, and make this world a better place in which to live. It is your world into which you are about to venture forth, not ours. We are in, at least, the. afternoon of your day. Yours is just beginning Make the most of it. Do not stand by complacently with folded arms waiting for the traditional ’break” or as we some- times say for Opportunity to knock. Be a Galahad or a Launfal and meet it half way. Remeber prom— otion Is two-thirds motion and Industry begins with I and ends with try. Aim high and do not change your goal. If you hover get decorated for marksmanship, maybe you will, for courage, deter— mlnation, and perserverance. After all, that is just as pretty a metal. Docidj© what you are- going to do and then do it. If you think you wil succeed, you will. If you think you won't, don't start. Success and failure are much like a bad cold-—they are mostly in the head. That which Is the stumbling block for some is the stepping stone for others. You must be your own pilot and navigator on the long voyage upon which you are about to embark, ’whether you steer clear of the reefs, have a long, prosperous, happy, and successful cruise and land triumphantly on the opposite shore or crack-up on the rocks is up to you. You are now captain of your own fate. One ship goes east, another west By the self-same wind that blows It isn't the gale, it's the set of sail That determines which way each goes. Like the winds of the sea are the ways of fate As we journey along thru life, It's the set of the soul that determines the goal And not the calm or the strife. My sincere hope and last wish is that you may look back upon your twelve year training period for life with a great deal of pride and satisfact- ion and that you still have, regardless of things that come to pass, a soft spot in your heart for the skipper, the training crew, and of ccmrse, for the hard-boiled first mate. Bon Voyage, Happy Landing, and Pull Steam Ah- ead. Mr. P. E. Miley Elmer Skele Francis E. Miley B.A. St. Olaf College M.S. Univ. of N. Dak. II. S. Chouteau County University of Montana % ... .;.••• ■ ' V' $ }. ? ■: j !t 0 y.t J A 3k Thomas Ralston Forysth;u igh School University of Montana Teton Co. E.S., Col Mont. St. College U. ftf-Tlia.., llent Sfc.Ag. St. Teachers Coll ege r- ; E.E. St. formal College U. of Mont. Wash. Clarence F. Boess University of Iowa University of Michigan E. Grand Forks, H.S„, Univ. N. Dak. Minn. STUDENT ACTIVITIES Kenneth Chauvets School and business is a poor combinat ion, so he disregards the former. Livestock Judging-3 Grain Judging-1 Helena Dixon: Quality---not quantity. Carnival-2 Drama Club-3 Home Ec. Club-1-2 Paper Staff (Editor) Annual Staff Sr. Play Pep Squad-3-4 Athletics-1-2-3-4 Debate Drama Club Vice Pres. Dorothy Frame: What's the use of trying to be a sunbeam? Some folks would rather sit in the shade anyway. Band-1-2-3-4 Student Council-1-2 Sr. Play Glee Club-2-3-4 Queen-Carnival-1 Rifle Club-4 Athle tics-1-2-3-4 Rouser Staff Sec. Treas.-3-4 Alice Henderson: You’d never have guessed that she was from them thar hills. Home Ec. Club-1-2-5-4 Jr. Play Sr. Play Athletics Drama Club-3 Glee Club-3 Queen Can iclate-2 Pep Squad Home Ec. Club Delegate to Bozeman-4 Richard Moes Robert Marten Ruth Ophus Frank Petr Clarence Randall Charles Ray Kenneth Robertson Elizabeth Sibra Robert Tingley Richard Ingram Willis Welty Laurence Matthews Kenneth Chauvet Helena Dixon Dorothy Frame Alice Henderson Donald Courtnage Ruth Hultin Alma Jappe Alva Jappe Angela Ingebretson Richard Jenkins Constance Jorgensen Edwin Laulo Kenneth Chauvet Helena Dixon Dorothy Frame Alice Henderson Donald Courtnage Ruth Hultin Alma lappe Alva Jappe Angela Ingebretson Richard Jenkins Constance Jorgensen Edwin Laulo Richard Moes Robert Marten Ruth Ophus Frank Petr Clarence Randall Charles Ray Kenneth Robertson Elizabeth Sibra Robert Tingley Richard Ingram Willis Welty Laurence Matthews Donald Courtnage: Romeo was young too. Basketball-1-2-3-4 P. P. A.-2-3 Band-1-2-3-4 Sr. Play Paper Staff Annual Staff Carnival-4 Public Speaking Sec. Treas.-l Student Council-3-4 Pres o-2 Drama Club Pres. Ruth Hultin: She loves but one—«at a time. Jr. Play Sr. Play Drama Club-3 Athletics-2-3-4 Tumbling-2 Band-1-2-3-4 Orchestra-1 Cheer Leader-1-2-3-4 Carnival-1-2-3-4 Paper Staff-3-4 Debate-1-2 Prom Queen-4 Class Pres.-4 Annual Staff Glee Club-1-3 Alma Jappe: She brings the sunshine with her. Athletics-1-2 Home Sc. Club-1-2-3-4 Sr. Play Annual Staff Tumbling-2. Rifle Club-4 Alva Jappe: Life wouldn’t be worth the living if a person couldn’t go to the Osterman Grove. Home Ec. Club-1-2-3-4 Sr. Play Athletics-1-2-3 Rifle Club-4 Candidate Queen-4 Annual Staff Angela Ingebretson: ''If you want a laugh,Just find Angie. Athletics-1-2-3 Sr. Play Carnival-3-4 Drania Glut)-3 Home Ec. Club-1-2-3-4 Annual Staff Rifle Club-4 Orcliestra-l Tumbling-2 Richard Jenkins: I may not be an authority, but Ifll tell the world I have an opinion. Band-1-2-3-4 Jr. Play Sr. Play Drama Club-3 Debate Vice Pres.-4 Football-2 Glee Club Constance Jorgensen She has more up her sleeves- . than elbows. Glee Club-1-3-4 Orchestra-1 Sr. Play(Wardrobe Mistress) Paper Staff Annual! Staff Carnival-1-2 Debate-lt-2 Home Ec. Club-1-2-3 Edwin Laulo There lies a great deal of deviltry beneath his mild exterior. F. F. A.-1-2-3 Football-1-4 Stock Judging Team Annual Staff Carnival-1 Boxing-2 Drama Club Lawrence Matthews: ”1 like work—a long way off.” Sr. Play Jr. Play Drama Club-3 P. Fo A.-l B and-1-2-3-4 Glee Club Paper Staff-3-4 Annual Staff Carnival-3-4 Sec. Treas.-2 Richard Hoes: Every man has a. sane spot somewhere • F. F. A.-1-2-4 Football-2 Rifle Club-2-4 Robert Martin: Ytfhat a cute little baby he must have been.” Annual Staff Delegate for State F. F.A. Convention-1 State Public Speaking Con- test Grain Judging-3 Livestock Judging 4 F F. A.-1-2-3-4 Ruth Ophus: ”If there’s something you want done just turn it over to her. Home Ec. Club-1-2-3 Drama Club-3 Jr „ Play Glee Cluo—3 Paper Staff-3 Annual Staff Frank Petr: His greatest sin—a happy grlnc Drama Club-3 F. F. A.-2-3-4 Rifle Club-3-4 Bozeman-1-2-3-4 Class Pres.-3 Clarence Randall: Females are only necessary In certain species.” F« F« A.-1-2-3-4 Rifle Club-3-4 Bozeman--2-3 Public Speaking over KFB3 Charles Ray: bhy worry, night falls, day breaks, and the world moves on- usually„” Drama Club-3 Glee Club-3-4 Football-2-3-4 Basketball-2-3-4, Co-Captain Football-4 Track-2-4 Annual Staff F. F. Ao-1-2-3 Kenneth Robertson; „ Slinging hash was his hobby but it soon developed into a business,” Sr, Play F. F. A .-1-2-3-4 Stock Judging Team-4 Boxing-2-3 Annual Staff Elisabeth Sibra.; Precious things are not always done up in small pac- kages Sr, Play Jr, Play Home Ec. Club-1-2-3-4 Drama Club Glee Club-3 Qneen Candidate � ! Paper Staff-3-4 Athletics Robert Tingley; A man of few words and manv actions.” Jr, Play F. F. A.-1-2-3-4 Debate Track Glee Club Richard Ingrain: He’s a picturesque addition to any crowd-provided they like to listen� 1' Transferred from Ft, Peck Si?,- ?lav t Drama Club Glee Club Willis Welty: Me like urn brag. Band-1-2-3-4 Jr. Flay Rifle Club-4 Glee Club-4 Orchestra-1 Carnival-4 Free Ionian Pres. P, F� A.-2 State Music Contest-4 Stock Judging Team-2 Annual Staff Student Body Pres.-4 SMILES Willis: There are an awful lot of girls who don’t want to get married® Kenny R: How do you know? Willis: Because I asked them r , it ■ 1 � }' C i t i� a k k Dorothy: Any fashions in the paper, dad? Dad: Yes, but they are of no use to you, dear, this is yesterdays paper, Mr. Skeie: What do you know of the Latin syntax? Champ: Did they have to pay for their fun too? it ■ I f 'k-'C’� - kV k k k k Almat I’m always tired on the 1st. of April Angie: Why? Alma: Who would’nt be, after a March of bl daysi it At it i I it A' � '. V V p “■ rtvi'.' a a ftw? V Corky: Gee, at the circus I saw a man who jumped cn the horse’s back, then slipped underneath the horse, then caught hold of its tail, and finished up on its neck. Helen: That’s nothing. I did all that the first time I ever rode a horse. CLASS HISTORY In September, 1937, troop ’41 came to the Big Sand3r High School and enlisted for a four year crusade to the Mo rr. tain of Knowledge. With ample courage, ambitico and provisions that trip was known to take four .years, so we armed ourselves with Patience and Lhthusiam and started out. We had taken only a few steps, when we came to the first obstacle in our way. This was the Hill of Initiation, small but important. We attacked it with determination and found that the simplicity of cli r-ing it gave us courage to cross over the Bridge of Acquaintance, which lead into the Desert of Trial.. Before starting into this desert, we decided it would be best to get together and become a bit more organized wo picked leaders to take charge of the first portion of our journey; Mr, Hoskinson was appointed General; Billy, Major; and Don, Com- ptroller of Currency, no chose red and white for our class colors, hoping God would aid us in being patriotic, and give us blue in the form of a blue sky under which we might Journey. Our leaders proved to be quite capable, and we really enjoyed crossing the Desert of Trial, in spite of the bumps which we met along the way. Three of our trocp , seeing the long climb ahead of them, fell our of line, or tiring, dropped by the wayside. When we looked back across the Desert of Trial, we were proud that we had comple i e Ji the trip this far with so little trouble, but we also looked back with pitying eyes at our three comrades who were just appearing over the horizon., and who, we are sure, were sorry they had dropped out of line. Since our leaders had done so well, we were sure they must be tired of leading, although they did not complain, so we placed the Load of Leader- ship on the backs of other members of our tro� .p« Miss Stokan took the post of General; Don served as Major; and Champ, Comptroller of Currency. There was also a change of Commander in Chief this year; Mr. Skeie became oar new Commander in Chief, and Mr. Gillispie re ‘wired to the side lines. This second portion of our journey was quite smooth. Of course, we met v ith some hardships, the worst being the loss of our General, but Miss. Jauer soon came to our rescue and bravely lead us on. Along our way we foil into a bad rut--------the Atneletic Banquet Rut, but we applied our good friend, Ambition, and dug our way out. Our journey was no'. half over, hut the road ahead looked rough, so once more wo appointed a new group of leaders, and moved on, for we had little time to waste. General Hodgskiss proved to he very capable of filling her position, with the aid of Major Frank, and Dorothy as Comptroller of Currency. he lingered along the way for a few days, watching and helping in the preparation of a big Carnival, on the final night of this big event, we climbed the glass hill, but failed to get the gol- den apple. It appeared as if our road from there on would be'quite rough, for we soon came to another hill. The Junior Play Hill. This hill was hard to climb, and it took quite a while to reach the top, even with Miss Henion pushing us on. But when we. did, the spectators cheered. With each step, we could see the Mountain of Knowledge come closer into our vision., in spite of the obstacles which still laid between us. Our first problem now was to cross the Prom Sea, which lay stretched before usc With much mental and physical work, we constructed the good ship Merry Cruiser, and sailed across the sea to the tune of Anchors Away, while the stars spark- led down upon us from the blue sky which God had given us. With this we had completed the third portion of our journey,and were ready for the last division. As was our usual habit before starting on a new quarter of our journey, we solor ted new lead- ers for the last long stretch of our journey. Mr. Rolston was appointed as ou.r General; Kitty became our Major; and Dot was our Comptroller of Currency. Our first task was to aid troop !34 in climb- ing the hill of Initiation. This was quite easy, and we considered it a pleasure rather than a task„ As we traveled on, we came upon another big Carnival. It was there that we learned a lesson which may prove to bo of great importance in the years to come--we learned that it doesn't pay to gamble i Our provisions were running low, so wo stopped on the Field of New Years Dance and raised funds to continue our journey. We h.; t the Senior Play Hill on a run and got ever it with no more trouble then can bo expected on such a climb. Thanks to Mr. Auld for the ease In which he got us over it. We had one bridge to cross, and then we would have reached the goal towards which we had worked for the past four years, the Mountain of Knowledge. We hesitated for a while before crossing this bridge, but after giving it a more dignified name, we didn't mind crossing it; this was the Senior Day Bridge, formerly known as the Sneak Day Bridge. We have at last completed our journey, and as we look back we wonder how we survived to travel, across such a rough trail, but we are happy that we kept on, for ahead of us we can see the Mountain of Higher Knowledge, and slightly beyond that, the Sea of Happiness. So, now that our four year journey is up, we believe that it is with deserving hands that we accept our Banners of Diplomas which are a symble to show that we have completed this journey. THREE CHEERS FOR THE RED, WHITE—AND BLUE! A SONG OF CHAMP'S AUTO A clatter, a rattle, a rumble, a roar; A whiz and a cloud of dust; A pig and a chicken a cow mighty score; A man with a rib or two bust; A crash and a tumble, a gasoling tank; A plug and a piece of wheel; And two mossy graves on a shady green bank THAT'S THE SONG OF CHaMP'S AUTOMOBILEi k k (Of Diz.: What would I have if I had four ducks in a box? Kitty:A box of qwackers. 'f 'f 'r t t r i i t i- 4? 7 k v Bob M: Dad, you remember you said you would give me a dollar if I passes Algebra? Dad: Yes that was the bargain. Bob M: Well, is it worth anything to you to be re- lieved of that expense, i T “ v V 1 ” i ■ “ Mr. Auld: Did you ever read Looking Backwards?” Kenny C•: Yeah, once in an exam and got expelled .� l r c. rrr c. . j t,,«t. A A A r, «I tfV A A Coach: I am tempted to give a test. Dick Mi Yield not to temptation. J ’■ '' At W If i a‘ Vi V V V t “C Robert T.: Since I met you I can't eat, I can't sleep, I can't drink. Elizabeth: Why not? Robert T.t I'm broksi « a sf v N W V A V k a' t ik CLASS PROPHECY Good evening,-ladies and gentlemen. Today is the big day of all days. Pour_years ago the World declared war on Mars and now it is all over- One week ago fighting stopped—very suddenly stopped when President Thomas A.. (Aristotle) Rolston and the Martian Ruler,. Orson X513,reached an agreement Iffcafc was a glorias day,a day that we forever will celebrate, ' . , T, . Ladies and Gentlemen, I don’t mean to be a wet blanket on such a joyous occasion as this, but X was merely telling you of our previous troubles. We are located on a specially constructed stand near the strato nlane take-off. Two days go President Rolston appointed a company of 24 dis- tinguished experts from every field of activity to leave for Mars in exchange for the same number who are now making a good will tour here, A cheer has arisen from the crowd—wait just a moment until I see what they are so excited a- bout. good Ladies and Gentlemen,the first member of that will party is coming,in fact, is here with a strato-plane. You guessed it, ne s Kenneth Robert- son, mine inventor-scientist, an old Yes sir, it was 10 years school buddy of ago that we gradu- hame most would that Ken- San- ated from Hi .h School there in that good old town. Big Sandy. Wo all knew that we were a remarkable class and that in a few years we all make our names household, words. Out of class there will be many going to Mars. Mr. neth Robertson and I will be on board when the dy Sorato leaves in less than half an hour.. There’s a roar from the crowd gathered hereto see the President of the United States who has flown from Washington D. C. to Kenilworth, Montana, the learning center of the world. And now the na- tional anthem for here comes President Rolston who is here ready for the trip to Mars. Two more have just arrived in a yellow auto- plane. Yes, thats right-Mr. Don Ccurtnage and his wif e-Helena Dixon C our triage and their young son- Cornelius Courtnage. Wo had better get aboard the strato-plane before they start for Mars or we 11 miss all the excitement of the landing on Mars. We ..ave been in the air for about a half hour now and I have had a chance to talk to several of the passengers. Amon them was Prof. Ray who thr- ough some strange accident discovered a way to make a excellent grade of lip stick out of left over barn paint. There is Ed Laulo,who is a represenat- ive of the museum of fine paintings and music at Kenilworth, He is going to Mars to teach the Mart- ians the art of painting. After talking to the pilot I find, tint he was also an old acquaintance of mine who also received his training at Kenil- worth. This man is none other than Cannon Ball Randall, It seems to be the general opinion of all the people that I have talked to from good old Big Sandy,that if it hadn’t been for their Senior day while in High School they would never have gotten so far in the world. Looking around some more I find that Mr.Welty and his young and lovely wife, Mrs. Ruth Eultin iVelty. There seems to be quite a story connected with their marriage. It seems Mr. Welty had a very difficult time In get- ing Miss Hultin to marry him, and this also came about from sneak day, Well here we are on Mars and down to meet the shop is several of the other members of the class of ’41, that had gone before us. There is Dorothy Frame. She is the conductor of an all-star band. They are now playing that popular tune of the day on both Earth and Mars i’ll see you tonight on Jupiter, I see a few of the members are also from the class of ’41, behind that hot trumpet over there leading the section is none other than that well known trumpet player Richard Jenkins0 Another class member that I came In contact with was Lawrence Matthews. He is running a school for boys. Their moto is ''making the best of ones, stary in school. After reading the papers this morning I find that Frank Petr has just been app- ointed ambassador to Mars. When I went to church this morning I was very suprised to see Kenneth Ch- auvet leading the chior of a hundred voices. Kenn- eht seemed so wrapped up in his work that I never Stopped to talk with him. Another thing that we can’t account for is what became of Alice Ifendersorw The last we heard she was teaching at Bozeman, As I was driving in the country yeaterday I saw a sign and it said Bob and Boh’ Inc. growers of Marathonian running beans. It seems Bob Tingley and Bob Martin had worked with the Mexican jumping bean until they got it to rim. As I was coming back from the country I snapped on the radio and low and behold I hear an announcer say Nov; ladies and Gentlemen it is my pleasure to bring to you ono of the most outstanding violen players of our time. Miss Angela Ingebretsen, v ho will play for you, I Came from Earth with a piano on my Lap, Moe s.What It looks and a tr- uo in the Over there at a refreshment stand is the Jappe twins They are selling a new kind of hot dog ch- at they have created in there many years of school- ing at that-great cooking school at Kenilworth. It seems the dog is equiped with mouth and teeth so it can eat itself. Anything to save time and money that! s the moto now-a-days. Now driving up is a man who looks famaliar to me It’s Dick in the world is that thing he’s driving? like a car, a boat, a airplane, a truck, actor all combined. Something he cooked Ag. building in Old Big Sandy, no doubt, I have been around the City now for a day and I have noticed even more of my follow class mates There was Connie, who was running a school on how young girls should keep out of trouble and the best ways for a young girl to make the best of her time in school. There was also Elixabeth Sibra, who clamed she was making a very good living as a chorus girl in one of the leading theaters of Mars, Elizabeth also claimed that she used to work under Ruth Ophus, who was now among the most famous in this field of entertainment. There is one person that none of us have nor heard of for quite some time and that is Ingram. It seems that none of us have seen nor hair of him since Sneak Day. Miss Billie: My goodness, how did you get your hands so dirty? Dick Ingram: Washing my face. •shhhhhhh:--”- Ed Laulo: Daddy, have you any of those little white things in your head that bite? Dad: No of course I haven’t. Ed: Why, you poor toothless old man, i k 'i 'f ’ 't ce • t i •'i Policeman: Use you noodle lady, use your noodle. Alice: My goodness, where is the noodle? I’ve pushed and pulled everything else in this seen Dick hide car O (f rf 4 If you have a faded shirt, dye it. If you’re big and far, diet. If you want to pull a trick on the doctor, die it I VW V 'V « Champ: V hat is the shape of a kiss? Dorothy: I don’t know, Chamn: Give me one and I’ll call it square. -ikhksj- fame Tenne tli Clis-tvv e t CROSS- 11 i elm am e But ch -SECTION Wants to be Cattle Rancher Pastime Patty or Cattle jonald Courtnage Corky Millionaire Helena Helena Dixon Dixie Career Woman Reading Dorothy Frame Dot Independent Everything ilice Henderson Alley In Bozeman Letter Writing juth Hultin Kitty Beautiful Laughing Angela Ingebretson Angie On the go Giggling llllls Welty Billy Important Boy Scouts Alva Jappe Happy Smiling Dancing ilma Jappe Dicky Dancer Talking Richard Jenkins J enks Politician Studying Constance Jorgensen Connie Nurse Gt. Falls Edwin Laulo Lulu Mayor Romancing Lawrence Matthews Champ Hot sax player Fixing Ford Richard Moes Dick Farmer Dreaming Robert Martin Bob Aviator Smiling Ruth Ophus Ruthie Mrs Shopping Prank Petr Petr Ag. teacher Farmer Clarence Randall C annon Fur Rancher Animals Charles Ray Diz College student Dancing Kenneth Robertson Swede Cook Waiting tables Elizabeth Sibra Dubb In Alaska Wasting time Robert Tingley Bob Short Movies Richard Ingram Dick Lady Killer Braging CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of the city of Big Sandy, in Chouteau County, and of the State of Montana, being of sound mind, memory, and understanding do create, pub- lish, and declare the following as and for our last will and testament. We give to the dear faculty the sleepless nights we spent preparing the lessons they assigned. To the school in general, we leave the many feuds that we have been a party to. To the Juniors, we leave our methods of getting along with the faculty--hoping they do better with our experiences to aid them. To the Sophomores, we leave our knowledge in hopes they won’t have to study too hard. To the Freshmen, we leave our paddles for them to use when they become mighty Seniors. Kenneth Chauvet leaves his ’41 Chcvie for Floyd Cline. Donald Courtnage wills his daily visits over to Dixon's to Ruth Hansen in hopes that sho won't wear out her welcome. Helena Dixon leaves nothing and for your information she's taking Cor’ry with her. Dorothy Frame bequeaths her calm and lady-like v®ys to Marie Sciimid. Alice Henderson wills her daily letters to Bozeman to anyone who has a boy-friend there. Ruth Hultin wills her ability to talk her way out of things to anybody who can talk as fast. Angela Ingebretson wills her girlish giggle to Alfreda Rice. Alva and Alma Jappe will their ability to go thru school unidentified as to which is Alraa and which is Alva to the teachers who nover learned. Richard Jenkins leaves his oratorial ability to John O'Malley in hopes he will become famous, Connie Jorgensen leaves her share of their ability to get into trouble at the dorm to La Verne, Edwin Laulo wills his ability to always get into trouble to Frank Yama. Lawrence Matthews wills his popularity with the girls and his desire to find the one who loves him to Glenn Panchot. Robert Martin leaves his hearty laugh to Archie McMillian, Ruth Ophus leaves her Saturday night dances to Bernice Alderdice. Prank Petr wills his ability to be a first fclasss P. F. A. member to Gordon Schlack. Clarence Randall wills his ability as ' a first, class marksman to Dorathy Tow in hopes that she doesn't get any more booby prizes. Charles Ray leaves his happy grin to Yvonne Crofoct and hopes she will U3e it once in a while. Kenneth Robei tson leaves his ability as a restau aist waiter to his younger brother Walter. Elizabeth Sibra wills her jolly disposition to Mr. Rolston. Robert Tingley bequeaths his mustache from which he hopes to get into the movies. Richard Ingram leaves his love to argue to Lucy Sanf ord. Willis We1ty bequeaths his Instinct to laugh at the wrong places to Ellsworth Skeie. PERFECT GIRL Hair Dub Shape Dorothy Dancing Kitty Smile Helen Personality Alma Humor Angie Teeth Connie Eyes Alice PERFECT BOY Hair Ed Build Swede Humor Champ Dancer Diz personality Willis Teeth Jenks Smile Bob M Eyes Bob T. Dressed Corky • ■Wic 'w� t ■3H In the Pall of 1940 the Big Sandy High Schodl Band started work on another strenuous program, again under our ace director, Mr, Clarence F. Boess. After many months of hard work on the pare of both students and director the following pro- gram, the heaviest ever played by this organi zatam .jfwas perfected for the annual, music festival. The members of the band felt well rewarded for their work with to the annual music festival at Great Falls by the entire band, and trip to the State Music Contest at that they were trips to -Helena, Havre, and to a three day Missoula by and All these four exper- enjoyed to the cere ior five members of the banc iences were, successful, degree by everyone. V e, the senior members of the band, extend to Mr. Boe thanks for the many hours he haa spent with us during high and senior high school years. highest ss our sin- our jun- Second Hungarian Rhapsody--------------Liszb Prelude from Act III Lohengrin---------Wagmair 1812 Overture--------------------Ts chaiko wsky If Thou Be Near---------------------------Bach Stars and Stripes Forever----------------Sousa El Capitan-------------------------------Sousa March Heroic----------------------------Holmes Tropical---------------------------Morton Gould GLEE CLUB Tripping down to the Conservatory every afternoon, could be seen students of Big Sandy High School, who liked to exercise their lungs. The Glee Club, under the direction of Mrs. Sylvius was progressing ?long fine, when disaster struck it. it seems that during our Glee Club, which was the activity period, many of the students were tak- ing advantage of the free period. For this reason we had to stop our little singing lessons with Mrs. Sylvius much to our sorrow We wish to thanl tecs. Sylvius for her work with us students, and ve hope that next year the Glee Club won’t be a victim of hard luck Jig Sandy Jig Sandy Jig Sandy Jig Sandy 'ig Sandy Sid Sandy Jig Sandy Jig Sandy 16 - Chester 17 23 Inverness 18 22 Homeland 11 16 P. Benton 43 24 Havre 26 30 Dodson -22 25 Harlem 39 13 Homeland 31 Big Sandy 18 Box Elder 21 Big Sandy 3,4 Inverness 10 Big Sandy 24 Box Elder 15 Big Sandy 20 Harlem •7 U 1 Big' Sandy 26 Dodson r r £ Big Sandy 27 Shelby C.v7 i Big Sandy 23 Havre O 'Z £ t--: Big Sandy 24 Turner 0 .j The Tall of' 1940 marked the first year of Big , Sandy’s venture into six man football. It proved to h a very successful season, with Big Sandy loosing only one game. Big Sandy was out-weighed by all the teams they played, but it didn't seem to make any difference, for, as the old saying goes, good stuff' always comes in small quantities. ' v The speedy, deceptive backfield consisted' of Diz Ray at half-back, Paul S. enn ng£ n at full-back, and Prank Yama at quarter-back. The two ends were Ells- worth Skeie and Eugene Riechelt. Probably the .bebit center was Jerry McCrea. Ed Laulo substituted at quar- ter-back and center. Lester Rutledge, Gordon Schlack. Walter Robertson, and George Laulo were substitutes. Ray Dixon was substitute half-back. Only Captain Junior Ray and Ed Laulo will be miss- ing next fall when football again rolls into the lime- light. Geraldine 13--Big Sandy 21 The Pioneers traveled tb .Geraldine for their first game of the season. They defeated Geraldine 21 to 13. We left the left the led for the Geraldine team in the first half so that they would not become discouraged, and then in the last half of the game, we rally showed them how the game is played. Harlem 13--Big Sandy 2S Next we traveled to Harlem, to play on a . mu SJ- field. Paul Svennungsen took off his shoes and struck out for a good run, at his suggestion, the other hoys on our team slipped off their shoes too. Soon we saw the Harlem hoys taking off their shoes; they had decid- ed that our boys knew best. It was really a sight to see--muddy feet splashing by on the football fiald, hoping to make a touchdown. Dodson 12--Big Sandy 31 Dodson was next to fall at the feet of our Pionea? Team. This was the only game in which anyone got hurt. Once more Paul cones to our attention, this time he had a tooth knocked out. Fort Benton 12--Big Sandy 46 Fort Benton was the team that we had been waiting to meet. We hoped to meet with a team of almost equal skill, but to our disappointment, they were almost as the other teams. I Denton 46--Pig Sand;?- 19 The game with Denton was the only game e was a cold and snowy day whi ch made it play. Junior Ray made three touchdowns in quarter, these were the-only touchdowns to day. Paul Svennungsen good high in thi s cho o1 me The we lost, harder to the third be made that nd Frank lama both played very game with Denton was the last ramo to be played by Junior Ray and Ed laulo. Even though Big Sandy's basketball season was one of the most disasterous in our school history, many are the bright points to be remembered. Captain Ray's grand shooting eye, Skcic's do or die fighting, Cline's bril liance at the district tournament, especially against Gilford, Robertson's amazing center play for- a first year man, as well as Svennungsen s clever ball hawking and Yama'3 defensive excellence, and man other brilli- ant feats turned in by the reserves, McCrea, Ingram, Panchot, and Sicbrassc. Only Captain Ray and Ingram will be missing from this year's squad when Sandy again takes up the count game . w • (, . V -.s—A i STUDENT COUNCIL Mr. Skeie Pres, Wolty,Norma Chauvet Don Courtnage Wilma Slebrasse Ilene Eerlinger The student body as yet have not had any serious problems to discuss. They held one meeting which was carried on very business like by our members. At this meeting it was decided that each class of the Sr. High was to put on some kind of an assembly program. It was left up to the respective classes to decide just what the program was to be. A few other minor points were discussed but they are too lnsignificft.it to mention. BOY SCOUl’S OF AMERICA, TROOP 88 During the school year 1940—11- Troop 88 advanced noticeably along the Scouting trails. Although tho mem- bership decreased slightly, the r'cream'1 of the troop re- mained , and some new members were registered. The act- ivities of the year consisted of further work on .the Madison Valley Camp, and the building of rustic furnit- ure. Notable advancements in rani: were Scouts Glenn Panchot, Ellsworth Skeie, and Lillis WeIty, advancing to the highest rank--that of Eagle; Joe Quinn advancing to Life rank; Robert Green advancing to Star rank; Lester Rutledge and Eddie Nygard to First Class, and Harold Sherbeck to Tenderfoot rank. In the-class of '41 are two of the charter members of Troop 88, Scouts Richard Jenkins and Willis V elty. These boys have followed Scouting through their junior high and high school years. It is the sincere hope of these boys, and of the class of � 41 that Troop 88 will continue to exist in the active status that it has in the past. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The R, Oc H« Club was started two years ago when Miss Hodgkiss came to direct our footsteps and destinies Since then it has been ascending a very steep hill and is' surviving and prospering more each year , For out theme this year we studied Home Economics in foreign lands. This was a very inter- esting study, and we have seen many and varied specimens representing each country„ Our after club refreshments were also very delicious, and were a lot of fun. The Ro 0 IIo Club is the most prosperous and industrious club In the Big Sandy High School,, and we hope to keep it that way This year four of our girls were chosen as delegates to Bosamaiio The girls who went got new ideas for our club which will be practiced next year. Some of the things we have added to our act- ivities are the Christmas Party for Children, The Co-Ed Prom, Style show and Tea, and The Mother Daughter Banquet. I'm sure that under the able directorship of our leader the club vi 11 find a higher place each year. Thanks, Miss Hodgkiss, for all you've done for us J FUTURE FARMERS Four years ago the following greenhands were Initiated Into the Chapter: Ben Opiius, Lawrence Jappe, Robert ■ TIngley, Kenneth Robertson, Frank Petr, Edwin Laulo, Richard Moes, Charles Ray, and Kennth Chauvet. Since then these boys were active members of their Chapter. Some of the highlights of the year were the Ag. Bawl, the trip to Glacier National Park, and the State convention at Bozeman. The following year was much the same. A lar- ger representation went to Bozeman. A new advisor, Mr. Julson, was installed and has remained with ua since. He has stimulated the activity of the chap- ter and much was accomplished. 1939-40 was another successful year. For the first time we received recognition at the State Convention. Kenneth Chauvet was high individual in livestock judging. The team placed seventh in the state, Frank Petr was awarded the State Farmer Degree. In '41 the team received 3rd place in Po- ultry Judging at Bozeman And so as our Future Farmer days of High Sch- ool are almost over, we leave this club a little sadly, but hoping that It keeps on climbing. DRAMA CLUB The Drama Club was first organized In 1940 by Miss Minerva Henion. This organization had approximately fifty members in it the first year. Ed Moes was presi- dent. We all enjoyed this activity immensely. The first year we put on six one-act plays which were ex- cellent performances. We had a meeting one� a. week and we all worked very diligently. The store room was turn- ed into a lovely little theater with a stage and every- thing to go with itc The fall of 1941 we began our Drama Club again show- ing even more enthusiasm than the year before. This year Mr. Lewis Auld was our sponsor and Don Courtnagey president. But Alas I the Drama Club came to an end XJge. every good thing does. We were informed that the Drama Club must come to an end because of the large number of outside curricular activities. And so now the Drama Club is just a memory a memory that will always be cherished by its loyal, members. Our sincere thanks go to Miss Iienion who was the founder of this great organization� PEP SQUAD With the beginning of the athletic season, four of the school gals started strutting around achool like they were really important. One freshie, a sophomore, a junior, and a senior. The new member in this group of gals was Margaret Stremka, a cute little freshie, who was to be added to the cheer leading group. The others were: Anna May Lefeldt (soph.), Ruth Hansen (junior) , and Kitty Hultin (senior). After much fussing and flam- ing about, there finally appeared on the bulletin board a sign which urged all lively, free kids, with a lot of pep to meet after school. This happened,and so off with a bang our good old Pep Squad started. This club was organized last year, and with the help of Miss Henion, we produced all new yeilzu, This year the organization tried to carry on the good work. We didnTt have very many football games to strut our stuff, but then came basketball and we really did our best. We went to Harlem, for the sub-district tournament to see our team play and we really had a good time, pita a lot of compliments. And so as the athletic season closed, our organiza- tion came to a close. We put on pep assemblies , ye Hi- ed all we could, had a lot of fun, and then closed until next year when we are going to try to do just a little better than this year. PROMS Vue juniors had quite a task before us when V e star- ted decoration for the prom. Well, ire sot our job done although we had to work very diligently3 It wan very beautifully done as a ship at sea-, The deck of the ship Tins sed as r. g—nee floor-, Nora Berg, our very lovely prom queen christened the ship Merry Cruiser by break- ing a bottle of champayne over the bow. When we were seniors, we were honored guests at another beautiful prom. This year it wos decorated, as a winter scene. It really had all the trimmings— snowflakes, penguins, snow tunnels and i.gjoct • Alth- ough the weather was chilly, there was a nice crowd. Our Prom Queen was Ruth Hultin. who looked very lovely V e give thanks to the juniors for another remembrance SENIOR PLAY Once more the Senior Class of 1941 has out did it- self. This time in the presentation of the annual Senior Play. After a careful and deliberate selections The Cali of Youth was choosen, worked up, and present- ed. The play itself was a three-act drama,but was ori- ginal in that it also had a prologue. The prologue took place eighteen years before the acts and added a note of reality to the three modern-day acts. Mr. Lewis Auld, commercial Instructor directed, the play as well as choose the characters. There were eight girls parts filled by: Alva, Jappe, Alma Jappe, Helena Dixon, Ruth Ilultin, Elizabeth Sihra, Angela Ingebretson, Alice Henderson, and Dorothy Frame, ’while the boys parts wore excellently carried out by Richard Ingram, Richard Jenkins, Donald Courtnage, Lawrence Matthews, and Kenneth Robertson, Ruth Oohus volunteered to prompt and Constance Jorgensen made a very capable wardrobe mistress-, Much help and cooperation was rece- ived from other members of the Senior Class.- We are also very thankful for the property that was loaned to us • an appreciative audience brought a good profit, which was welcomed and stored for future uso m class affairs A dance followed the play and hold great Interest until time found it necessary to break up such a successful affair r. J t ! If If 'I � V � a a t .i' if A A ! THE ROUSER STAFF Editor----------- Co-Editors------- Business Managers Reporters-------- Art Editor------- Commentator------ 0 okes---------- Specialities----- Society Editor— Production Staff Mimeograph------- Exchange--------- Advisor---------- -------Helena Dixon ----Patsy Siebrasse Ruth Hanren --Lawrence Matchews Don Courtnage ----Elisabeth Sibra Lorine McConkey William Jurenka Lois Hettrick Dorothy Frame Glenn Panonot Betty Green Mary Petr ------Ardis Schlock --------Ruth Eultin ----Alice Henderson Elisabeth Sibra ------Norma Chauvet ------Dorothy Frame --------Ruth Baltins. Don Courtnage —Lawrence Matthews ----Connie -Jorgensen --------Mr. L. Auld MEMORY BOOK STAFF Editor---------- Ass. Editor----- Sports Editor--- Class History--- Class Prophecy— Specialities---- Cross-Section--- Calender-------- Band------------ Student Council- Organizations— Home Economics-- F. F. A.________ Class Will------ Faculty--------- Class Activities J okes---------- -----Dorothy Frame --------Ruth Eultin --------Edwin Laulo --------Ruth Ophus -Lawrence Matthews --------Dick Ingram Ruth Eultin --------Alva Jappe Angela Ingebretson ---Elizabeth Sibra ------Willis Welty -----Don Courtnage --------Ruth Hultin Helena Dixon ---Alice Henderson --------Frank Petr ------Helena Dixon Richard Jenkins -Kenneth Robertson Robert Martin --------Alma Jappe --------Ruth Hultin Charles Ray CAUNDAR September 5-School opens v ith a bang. The school house is as clean as a whistle. 11-Seniors scratch their heads for id- eas for initiation, 19-Freshman get paddled, and hew ! 27-3eniors in battle with Faculty abend carnival. P..% yi October 11-Boys show their talent in football game v ith Dodson. 19-Fort Benton and Big Sandy in a ga- me of football. 19-Republican Rally. 21-You sick? The Tuberculious Test was given. 26-The big event has finally corae.The Carnival is here. i r ilV1; Hq W- m NOVFM tR ($k ■o aJain game It v as the with Harlem vith November 2-Ve went dancin, Democrate Rally. 4-Another football there. 15- Hiss Hyer shows her talent party to the faculty. 16- F. F. A, District Judging Contest, 20-Football game with Geraldine. 26-Junior Class picked their play. 29-Basketball season has started. 17e played a game with Chester there. December 5-Basketball game wit a Inverness here , 7-Juniors presented piny, and were w.' ever surprised. lO-IIogland basketball game here, guess who wo n. 14-Scout benefit Dance 20-Everyone has a smile today,tomorrow Christmas vacation. 31-New Years Dance January 6-Christmas vacation is over,yep every one is happy. 10-Harlem plays basketball here. 14-Box Elder plays basketball here. 16-Rifle Club match at Havre. 18-Another basketball trip. This time to Inverness. 23- Away they went to Harlem. 24- There they go again to Dodson. 31-F• F. A. Club shows its talent by broadcasting over radio. . .... February 6- Are we high classed? We had the Bardas Concert. 7- Sub-district tournment at Harlem. 8- Another rifle club match in Havre. 15-Boy Scouts have Benefit Rarty. 21-3asketball tournment at Chinook. i | t .w i ■ i,r '•' • ’ . ?' •• ... 's£; f Jv K X ..yA'W-.... r-.: -iiv £■ ..: : '• K '‘f ' $? «M, P ;:.v. fe- . .:•;•,■••• vy fehc. ' .. '■ ■ ■ N- I ‘ I % • • • si': •; srv • fs-. .Vs March 2-Band ventures to Capital City.. 7-3and concert at home. 22-Big Sandy Booster day. 29-Seniors present their play. April 3-4- Boseman scholarship tests. 5-Scout Honor Court and l.'affle Supper. 11-Easter Vacation starts 19-Ag Bawl May 3-Jr. and Sr. Prom 9-Acliievement day at Port Benton. 12-Grade shows their talent in a Grade Operatta. 10-Music Festival at Havre. 18-Baccalurate 21-Commencement SENIORS ON PARA.DE In the year of ’37 Came some freshies, I think from heaven. Early in the month of September, On that day so long gone by, Came those freshies from up on high. Twenty-six in all, they were Very green and dumb and young. Inexperienced, awkward in their ways They came naif cockily, half timidly But very awkwardly, Trooping into this brick school of our:-.. They were trying very hard In their timid awkward manner To look graceful, but their legs were bowed. They were peidgon toed, They had stragly hair and laped enrs, Their eyes looked crossed And their buck teeth stuck out. All in all they were an imbecile lot. They really had to learn a lot. So the class of ’38 took it upon themse.'i ;os To teach this hopeless lot The things that freshies are always tau no. That began the initiation. Those cruel and villainous seniors Began to administer a most ghastly torcher. The falling clubs developed sores, The moans and groans came by scores, But all in vain. For those Seniors would not refrain From raising welts on dying men. They were a good hearted group, They gave to us till their paddles drouped. But as you see we did survive that ordeal, And we made up our minds To benefit from such a lesson well taught. Then from our midths, a queen we brought To take the Carnival throne Sought by queens of upper classes, But all in vain. With our class we had Scott To tell us iust what was what. Then passed a little time And we freshies developed a curious line. We knew it all We knew we knew it all For we weren't freshies anymore a_ tall. Sophomores now, we were really bright, We had our say, and were always right. We showed off with all our might, For it was our privilege and oar right, To demonstrate our horrible plight. We didn’t do much, but imagined we did Because as Sophs we thought we were big. We ran again a carnival bute But to our dismay there was a dispute. And Alice, our queen, took not the throie But was satisfied to be our own-- The queen of the Sophs. Our class sponsor, Miss Stoken took bee chance And left our class without a glance. Although it was her dear right It left our class in a terrible plight. Then to fill the awful mar, Came another sponsor, this time Miss Jahr. She took a hold with an experienced hand And led our group to the very end. V e put on the banquet for the Athletic boys Miss Jahr did the work and we made the noise. And then with the flying of time We sophomores developed in ©very respect. We turned into juniors as you could expect. As juniors we got along fine. We came to school to have a good time. We traveled along in our know it all way. We hated to work but we loved to play. We elected a sponsor who was just the one To help us along in our work and our fun, Our own Miss Hodgskiss, the pride of our class With her by our side we rambled on to pride. In our junior days we had no mishap. It was our intention to get on the map. At carnival time, we had us a queen Miss Alva -Jappe, a queen to be seen. If she couldn’t have the carnival throne We made up our minds to get her our own. We juniors took part in the carnival brawl. We made normoney and that was all. Our class (Mraywas a great success, It was wonderful marveless, nothing less. We were old maids, and darlings and all ’’Her Step Husband” is what it was called. Tiiere were thrills and chills and bawls, There was great entertainment for students all Then the big night. You remember, Tom? The traditional -Junior-Senior Prom. And as you know� tiiere was fun for all Especially the Seniors for it was their ball. For wit and humor v e looked at Hodge For our poor minds were just a mirage. We ended our year in a bankrupt manner, We were broke and busted; but we raised our banner find planned to start our Senior days With work and scheming and saving ways, To somehow some money for Sneak-Day raise. But first we decided to have some fun. We bedeviled the freshies and made them run. We beat them up till they wished they ere dead, But when we finished they were far ahead For we taught them things they had to know Before any further they could possibly go, And as good Seniors it was our concern To teach them the things they hud to learn We wanted so much to be kind and gooa; We hope you freshies understood. 'We had our work that needs must be done, But gee that work was lots of fun. Then the Carnival came rolling round And waking up, the Seniors found Finances anything but sound. So the mighty seniors wise and good Worked hard and fast as only they could And when the sums were tallied up, The Senior class was out of the rut. The senior class to that great event Out of the mist a queen they sent Nov Dubb didn’t win the Carnival crown But she’s a fine girl and well like in town. The days flew by, time past so fast, That we didn’t bother a glance to cast At the world around to see where we were, It was getting late of that we were sure. So we started to work on our Senior play We worked hard as was our way. For we are hardy Seniors who at work Wore rrevwr known to lag or shirk, ifow great events are coming up Forcast by the tea leaves in the cup. There’s the Senior Day; then the prom Which the -Juniors have been working on. There’s Senior Breakfast and Baccalaureate And one and all were waiting for it. Then Senior class night, Catches the big spot-light. There’s hustle and bustle and graduation Which we hope to make without comdomnation. We'- e tried to do our best to show, That we are friends with all and so We hope that all, you freshies too Will think of us as a jolly crew. V X w X' % V-' -t « . '' « « V r ■ ' t r 4 N- ■ “C r C r t r V i“ J. 4 - • - ►' . '' r 4 4 C iC C FAREWELL Farewellt But whenever the hell chimes the hour. That summons the classes to learn- ings� glad bower. You will think of this class that once gathered here, too. And studied each lesson as deeply as you. Long, Long, be each'room with our memories filled. Through the halls where the sound of voices are stilled; You may take, you may'fill every place if you will, But the scent of our class flower will hang round it still I Class 41