Bigfork High School - Le Lac Yearbook (Bigfork, MT)

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CLASS WILL We, the class of 1948, being of exceptionally sound mind and healthy physique, do make this our last will and testament. We hereby declare all previous promises to pay, wills or testaments made by this class as null and void. PART I Nona Paul leaves her formal to any girl wishing to have everyone, including the orchestra, asking for the next dance. I, Tom Evensen, will all excuse blanks and absence privileges to anyone interested in skiing. I, Evelyn Nelson, bequeath my ability to play the part of Cass Daley (whenever it becomes necessary) to Sylvia Fleming. I, Keith Toycen, bequeath my ability to give the wrong answer in Sociology and stand up to it to Don Morton. We, Harry, Duane, and George, bequeath our ability to think up excuses for get- ting out of fourth periods to any person who can use it. I, Ginny Hoyt, bequeath all the slightly used gum under seat number 7, in row 10, of study hall to whoever sits there next year. I, Edna Gendreau, leave Shakespeare and the rest to any fortunate student taking English IV. I, Audrey Marken, bequeath my ability to sing Salvation Army hymns to Vernie Bartlett. Wana Barton leaves John Robinson under the care of Mrs. Barton. Leah MacKenzie leaves Typing I class (with sorrow) along with her pin-stripe wardrobe to any future competition. I, Ray Berg, bequeath my masculine handsomeness to anyone wishing admiration from the B. H. S. girls. Jeanette Gendreau leaves—(taking everything with her). We, Wana, Audrey, Ginny and Nona leave our membership to the Old Maids’ Club to the grasping hands of the underclassmen. We, Ray, Harry and Tom will our ability to have running noses, cinder bruises, and charlie horses to Don Habel, Bob Anderson and Don Morton. PART II We, the Class of '48 leave to the following all our worldly goods and possessions: To Mr. Fockler, we relieve him of all our high marks in past science classes. To Mrs. Brown, our appreciation for all the banquets given by her during our high school days. To Miss Baldwin, because of her extraordinary love for souvenirs, all the Com- position books,” well-filled, which testify to our long career of studiousness. To our coach, Mr. Knapp, our thanks for the coaching ability that helped win the three trophies this year. To Mr. Dickman, because of his great desire to be absolutely letter perfect , all the worn out typewriter and lead pencil erasers, with the understanding that they are to be loaned, to whomsoever shall ask for them, without regard to race, color or 'previous condition of servitude.” To the librarian, Mrs. Barton, we give and bequeath, without the slightest mental reservation, all the dog-eared and dilapidated books, with the privilege of mending, glueing, pasting, sewing and generally repairing them without question from anyone, whether in or out of the school grounds or buildings. To A1 Koppang, go all the broken shades, lockers, and windows along with paper scraps and all mice found within the school and may he soon (!!) be rid of them- PART III To the coming seniors, our well-known ability to talk back in self defense, and to make any action we may see fit to commit, seem perfectly justifiable and proper, in fact the only thing to do. PART IV Any Beneficiary attempting to subvert, overturn, nullify or in anyway interfere with the provisions of this document, shall not only be deprived of all rights and privileges therein granted to him or her, but shall be sentenced to hard labor, for one or five years, according to the discretion of the court, at the nearest soda water fountain. Hereunto have we set our hands and seal. Class of 1948 Pag 36

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CLASS PROPHECY Upon looking through the files of the Chicago Tribune, 1 came across the reunion of a marvelous class— the most wonderful class that ever happened at old Bigfork, namely the class of 1948. The article ended with an interview of all the members by our reporter, from which I quote: The former Nona Paul is very happily living in Texas, spending the summer months at Smith's Honeymoon Lodge in a small town in Troy, Montana. Evelyn Nelson, Edna and Jeanette Gendreau are teamed together making road- show hits across the country and are soon to open in London. Leah MacKenzie has sold her laundry in Poison, Montana, for half-interest in a grocery store at Ferndale, Montana. Raymond Berg, after playing basketball for U. C. L. A. for seven years, is now coaching in that school. Virginia Hoyt and Audrey Marken have successfully built a ski run and lodge on the highest peak in the Rockies. Instructions are given by Virginia. Incidentally this is strictly a girls' resort. The former Wana Barton and her football-star husband have become the big wheels in the Department of Sanitation in the steadily growing town of Martin City. Tom Evenson, still free and single, has gone into partnership with a former 48 class member, Jim Browne, to raise onions. They now own one thousand acres of unirrigated land in California and are coming up steadily. Keith Toycen is now running the Swan Lake Bar and having successful dances every Saturday night. George Woldstad is still selling bubble gum on a percentage basis for Robbins' in Bigfork. Duane Rose and Harry Potts have found the only thing in life to do is rest. Why not? They own three gold mines in the mountains above Wolf Creek. Gerry Parker, after completing four years of college, now owns the biggest farm in the 'Flathead Valley.'

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ON THE GOOD SHIP, YOUNG APRIL' On the good ship, Young April , The seniors, on April 16, the day, Brought to port in Bigfork An entertaining play To remember happily. Professor and Mrs. McIntyre (Keith T. and Ginny H.) Looked out for George (Harry P.) and Terry (Wana B.), Their children falling in love, While Elsie (Evelyn N.) and Vivian (Audrey M.) And Diane (Jeanette G.) came to call on George, And Bert (Gerald P.) and Stuart (Tom E.) Along with Brian (Ray B.) were rivals three For hand and heart of sweet Terry (Wana)— And Jane (Leah Mac) was a charming bride And Mrs. Miller (Nona P.) looked out for her son And herself beside—while Mimi (Edna G.) Waited on everybody, graciously, and Dutch (Duane R.) Was interference and Pete (George W.) helped at the edges, And everybody was on cue effectively As the audience laughed and knew That the director was proud of the cast as they played away In character, sturdily, like a real ship's crew Pulling together with success in view. Aye, sir —this was a play! G. D. B. Page 35