Billings Central Catholic High School - Rambler Yearbook (Billings, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1947 volume:

His Excellency THE VERY REV. WILLIAM J. CONDON, D. D. Bishop of the Diocese of Great Falls and leader of Catholic Education in Montana ')cteuot4 In the first issue of the Rim-Rocket can be found the words, “the picturesque rim rocks consist of low hills made of rocks that appear to be leveled off by some man-made device . . . through rain and shine, cold and heat . . . they grow stronger with the years. We have hopes of becoming a rocket for better achievement—of becoming stronger with the years. May this Rim Rocket inspired by our rim rocks, be one of the means toward reaching that goal.” Now, we present another means, the RIMOIRS, also inspired by these “jagged rocks that point upward, facing the sun.” Rimoirs features St. Patrick’s high school—not as a marble structure, or a rolling campus or a school with an enrollment of a thousand. No, we leave the depicting of that St. Patrick's for the Rimoirs to come. This annual pictures our school in its infancy. Its theme is “Non Confectus, Sed Initus—Not the End, but the Beginning. Four years in a Catholic environment has brought us to the end of our high school days. With our graduation, we leave behind us everything that is included between these two covers. But this is not the end. It is the beginning of the job God has outlined for us. Recording the history, purpose and life of St. Patrick’s presents us with a difficult task for all the hopes and disappointments, successes and struggles must stand forth in this publication. Otherwise, Rimoirs will not have served its purpose. The key to an accurate description of a school lies not in the display of its talents or its standards but in its “spirit the attitude of its students. A writer’s skill or a book’s ex- travagance can never fully convey this spirit. It cannot be seen or read. It can only be felt. It is upon this spirit, the very foundation of our school, that St. Patrick’s lives and grows. Here, “school spirit has reached its zenith. It has developed by a common means, for a common purpose, toward a common end. It has been felt by the invisible chain which binds its students together. It has strengthened itself by the cooperation necessary for the success of school activities. It is instilled in the heart of every student and an indefatigable energy drives us on to forward the interests of the school; to become a true Catholic citizen and eventually to achieve our eternal destiny. Neither would a true picture of St. Patrick’s be complete without the mention of its president, the Very Rev. W. P. O’Rourke. Looking back at these years we find that we are deeply indebted to him for our anxieties also weighed heavily on his shoulders. Always burdened by the financial responsibilities, Father O’Rourke has been all prudent, all cheerful, all hopeful, not for himself, but for the glory of the church and the honor of God. Words are a scant tribute. Volumes could be written. We only say that we are grateful and leave the final reward to Him. I kedicaticH Four years ago, when twenty-five freshmen walked into room 201 of the Fratt, St. Patrick’s high school had its beginning. These freshmen W'erc a part of it. The other part was Sister Patricia, its first principal, its first teacher. Starting that day, September 5, 1943, with high ideals and a higher goal, Sister has worked to make St. Patrick’s strong spiritually, scholastically and socially. She taught us how to work our first algebra problem, the advantages of com- pleted accurate assignments, but more important were her lessons in love and loyalty for our school. It is she who is responsible for the spirit of St. Patrick’s, the fusing of orig- inality and initiative in the school. Never was there a time when Sister did not recognize the importance of the social side. Never has St. Patrick’s been lacking in dances, movies and assemblies. We also have her to thank for the successful athletic season. She originated the pep meetings which were responsible for our cheering section which gave the team moral support. Many times, from behind her desk, a worried and anxious countenance could be dis- cerned. While performing the hundred and one duties of a principal, and promoting projects, there has been constant worry about whether or not the new building would be ready for graduation, increasing enrollment and the heating system in the Annex. Noticing her from day to day, month to month, we see in Sister Patricia a flaming symbol at which we gaze with admiration. She is a symbol not of some outstanding deed or accomplishment in a material sense, but an ideal toward which we strive. This symbol has affected us profoundly, given us courage and strength when needed, inspired us to follow her example of righteousness, loyalty and devotion. In Sister Patricia we find the abilities of an excellent teacher and leader. Coupled with these qualities, her sympathetic understanding and logical advice have made her the greatest influence in our school. Mere sentences can never express the unfathomable gratitude that wells up in our hearts. Thus we dedicate Rimoirs. a review of the first four years of St. Patrick’s high school, to Sister Patricia who has made these four years the most unforgettable and out- standing years of our lives. ffct the €hd' • • Sut the fief hnihf Faith and education . . . symbolized by the cross and the book . . . are the reward of the Catholic High School graduate whose learning has been based on the truths of Christ and en- riched with His religion. With such a background, he is able to hold high the torch which will light his path to eternity. Wondering which path, which walk of life his Creator wishes him to follow, he realizes that graduation is only the preface and adopts the motto: Non Confectus, Sed Initus; Not the End, But the Beginning. JIM WEBBER Associate Editor PAGE EIGHT CchtehtJ Administration Undergrads Classes Music Dramatics Sports Clubs and Activities Graduates PAGE NINE TUMBLING DOWN Inez Kosel displays pillar shortly after its fall. The beginning of our 1946 term was marked by an episode which saw the Annex in an era of gradual decay. One of the pillars, fighting gallantly to the finish, breathed its last and fell to the ground. During life it had been a good pillar, working hard to keep the Annex from caving in. It died before its work was done—before St. Patrick's students could move into their new building. We, however, are consoled in the thought that it went where all good pillars go, that just can’t stand the strain. Really roughin’ It—but it’s worth it. CLEARING GROUNDS The Place — Orthopedic lot. The Time — Spring of 1946. The People — St. Pat- rick’s muscle men. The Purpose — To clear part of the grounds for an athletic field. The boys went into this task with their hearts and souls—and Atlas ability. Noon hours, after-school hours and study periods were spent in hopes of getting an Athletic field. Below—They pause for a well-earned coke. The pause that refreshes. PACE TEN — dm i ni a itat ion VERY REV. W. P. O’ROURKE President of St. Patrick's High School SISTER PATRICIA, M. A. Principal, Mathematics, Latin SISTER MARY JOSEPH. B. A. Librarian REV. S. L. GARLAND, M. A. Pastor, Little Flower Parish, first Religion instructor at St. Patrick's High School SISTER ELLENICE, M. A. Mathematics, Latin, English SISTER CECELIA MARIE, B. M. Glee Club, Orchestra, English SISTER ELIZABETH MARIE, B. S. Science, Art SISTER DOLORITA, B. S. Speech, Commerce, Journalism SISTER FRANCETTA, M A. History, Spanish REV. R. J. HOPKINS REV. C. F. SHEA Religion Fathers Hopkins and Shea in an after-class conversation. PAGE TWELVE Pat Moffet Pat Pechtl Paul Perez Ruth Ryan John Schaffer Russell Steele Ralph Studer Barbara Verhasselt Muril Vincelette Jim Whooley Dick Whooley w x °V Leonard Dietrich Kay Early Frances Fortney Carolyn Frank Ronnie Hanson Charles Hofferber Alberta Jansen Helen Johnson Marilyn Kennedy Howard Kosel Carly La Galy Charles Larsen William Lohof Peter Lombardo Gordon Madson Peggy McCormick Cecelia Achten Frank Holzer Keith Ross James Thelen Mildred Bott Lorraine Hayes Eugene Richey John Visser Dolores Brinkel Edmund Hummel Thomas Reynolds Thomas Wieman Agnes Carmichael Jerry Johnson Jeanne Sayer Gerry Wolf Elnor Degenhart Joseph Keating Violet Shy Charles Dillc Henry Meye: Jean Steinhau PAGE SIXTEEN Betty Wolf Rita Pelletier Darlene Sayer Teresa Stiles June Strobbe Inez Kosel Joan Huddleston Jean Crable Marynell Curtis Lucille Degenhart Betty Ann Achten Lois Brown In the good ol’ days this Austin, also known as ‘ Mighty Minnie” and Baby Studer.” was a part of St. Patrick’s. It used to patter peacefully down the street with Claire Studer at the wheel. Filled to capacity, it held seven. Back row. left to right: Lorraine Hayes, Henry Myers, Joe Angeletti. Gabe Kilwein. Margaret Earley. Orville Reather. Eu- gene Schultz. Frank Holzer and Geraldine Koseluh. In the car: Elaine Schlacter. Claire Studer. M R When these gals were sophs it was the Annex's first year. OF DAYS A hard day’s work didn't change these smiles when they were in first year high. . when these frosh femmes were in a jovial mood. ✓ these used-to-be-frosh in a pose with their school. More frosh of yesterday in after-school hours. T H A T USED Creating quite a disturbance wher- ever she'd go was Penny, mascot of the Public Speaking Clacs. She ac- quired her name from their first play, Don’t Take My Penny. Here the black, foot long toy terrier strikes her prettiest pose for the pho- tographer. Penny was in her prime when fitted into a slipper, eating an ice cream cone, or being petted by the principal. TO BE PAGE TWENTY-TWO 111? No, just a bit tired after a hard day of sophomore subjects. The Light of the World, the ‘Why’’ of religion. Why Catkclic To know to understand and to love the faith by which we live—these are the purposes of religious instruction. As the basis of our education it is why we believe in God creator of heaven and earth and in Jesus Christ . . . who was crucified . . . ascended into heaven . . . and in the Holy Ghost, the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints, forgiveness of sins, resur- rection of the body and life everlasting. Cducatiot ? PAGE TWENTY-SIX £tu4ieuJ CHEMISTRY (Sister Elizabeth Marie) SEWING (Sister Elizabeth Marie) BIOLOGY (Sister Elizabeth Marie) £tu4eA ENGLISH IV (Sister E lienice) ENGLISH II (Sister Cecelia Marie) ALGEBRA (Sister E lienice) PAGE TWENTY-SEVEN fcehihy LATIN IV (Sister Patricia) SHORTHAND (Sister Dolorita) SPANISH I (Sister Francetta) TRIGONOMETRY (Sister Ellenice) MECHANICAL DRAWING I (Sister Patricia) MECHANICAL DRAWING II (Sister Patricia) Jth Art PUBLIC SPEAKING (Sister Dolorita) FIRST PERIOD STUDY HALL (Sister Mary Joseph) TYPING I (Sister Dolorita) ORCHESTRA (Sister Cecelia Marie) an4 £ciettceA SOCIOLOGY (Sister Francetta) WORLD HISTORY (Sister Francetta) JOYCE HAYDEN Editor JOURNALISM CLASS LUCILLE DEGENHART. JOAN HUDDLESTON. Business Managers In the fall of '45, twelve stu- dents who made up S. P. H. S.'s first journalism class, found them- selves performing the work of a staff. The paper was to be called The Rim Rocket and they were to publish it once a month. It cer- tainly sounded simple, but once involved in the “tricks of the trade” it proved otherwise. However, their work was judged “excellent” and the first four issues of The Rim Rocket received a “first class” rating. This year, the staff’s one aim has been to make the paper All- American, All-Catholic and All- State that it may be of still greater service to St. Patrick's. R I MO I R S Of all the projects in which we have ever taken part, Rimoirs is the biggest— We said in the Rim Rocket last September that “for years now, we have idly thumbed through annuals of other schools, dreaming of the time when we could have one of our own. Since the day we started planning this yearbook, we have watched that dream come true. In a school so small and just beginning, Rimoirs could never have been published without the support of the student body. So, to all subscribers, patrons and most of all to “patron-getters“ wc say “thanks. The Seniors. FRANK COSTELLO Winner of 1946 Rim Rocket subscription drive. OUR MOTHER Nick Sassano ArtiAtA Instructed by Sister Elizabeth Marie, the art class has added color to all school activities. From the talented hands of members have come posters for carnivals, plays, operettas, drives, dances and all school activities. The window Christmas scenes are also products of their flourish- ing brushes. Frank Holzer Nick Sassano with drawings. Art Class with carnival poster—Frank Holzer, Orville Reather, Henry Myers. Members of the Orchestra are: James Badura. Bill Brinkel. Marleanne Carroll, Frances Fortney. Paula Fitzgibbons, Ewald Herold. Gordon Madson, Alice Mylan Tom Reynolds, Theresa Stiles John Vinser. James Weber. Polly Herrenbruck. James Thelen. Nick Sassano. Charles Hofferber, Daniel Badura. t Juliana Borer with her accompanist. Frances Fortney. PAGE THIRTY-SIX JtytuAic Da t the Art A iMusic is the highest of the arts. In its unselfishness, it looks to the group with the view of having all taste beauty together while linking all in a single song—in its lilt is the heart-throb of a people. No art can draw us closer to the threshold of the i Infinite than music. Pictured members of the Olee Club are: Juliana Borer. Mildred Bott, Agnes Carmichael. Marianne Carroll. Kay Earley. Frances Fortney. Paula Fitzgibbons. Carolyn Fank. Alberta Jansen. Marilyn Kennedy. Inez Kosel. Caryl La Oaly. Margaret McCormick. Pat Moffet. Pat Pechtl. Rita Pelletier. Ruth Ryan. Barbara Verhasselt. Helen Johnson. Not pictured are: Elnor Degenhart. Theresa Treanor. Theresa Stiles. Mary Ann Neidemire. Betty Lou Allen, Betty Achten. Jeanette Zagorda. Jerry Holzer, Annette Zagorda. Thu Vocation Skit PRIEST Jerry Holzer What did you say to me that last ye t of senior high when life seemed so complicated.1 I had reached life’s crossroads Trembling, I looked at the three signposts . . . clearly marked— the single state, married state, and religious state. But where was the sign-post which read “This way to God . . . SOLDIER Jim Badura “Hello God—it's Bill. Here I am, a militant Catholic in a militant American. Duty has called me to fight for You and my country . . . I want You. GOD . . . fighting every battle I fight. When I die, I want You there to say, “Hello Bill—it’s God. NUN Annette and Jeanette Zagorda You ask me how I gave My heart to Christ. I do not know. There came a yearning for Him In my soul—so long ago— I found earth's flowers Would fade and die. I wept for something That could satisfy; And then and there somehow I seemed to dare To lift my broken heart To Him in prayer. I do not know. I cannot tell you how. I only know He is my Saviour Now. Jim Badura, Margaret Earley. Gabriel Kilwein. Waif t� W Presented During Vocation Week of '46 BRIDE Darlene Sayer This is my wedding day. Love is mine, to have and to hold until death do us part. My life is now dedicated to the building of a Christian home . . . Help me be to my children, the Mother you were to the Infant God. From their first stumbling steps lead my children to the Sacred Heart, there to keep them always. ARMY NURSE Margart Earley My way to God lies beside a hospital bed. on an operating table, a frontline trench. In each suffer- ing face, in each mangled body, I see the crucified Christ . . . As God sent the Angel to Christ, so God sends me to comfort those I meet on the battlefront. Could I refuse a cup of comfort when He gave a chalice of His Blood? Darlene Sayer. Bulletin board display advertising Our Hearts Were Young and Gay. CAST Claire Studer - Cornelia Otis Skinner Marynell Curtis - Emily Kimbrough Jim Weber - - - Leo McEvoy Jerry Holzer - - Dick Winters Betty Wolf - - - Mrs. Skinner Charles Dillon - - Otis Skinner Alice Mylan - - - Stewardess Bruce Beezer - Steward Pauline Herrenbruck - - Therese Darlene Sayer - - Madame Eltse Jim Badura - Purser Bill Brinkel - Admiral Dolores Brinkel - Harriet St. John Teresa Treanor - Winifred Blaugh Winifred Shannon - - Inspector Tom Reynolds - Monsieur de la Croix Ronald Hansen - Window Cleaner Jerry Holzer. Marynell Curtis in character. Our Hearts Were Young and Gay presented January 1415 in the Babcock theatre was the thing at St. Patrick’s when— The cast rehearsed it for six weeks. The staff devoted the entire January issue of the Rim Rocket for “play publicity. The Art Class advertised it with countless numbers of posters. The students sold over 1800 tickets. This three-act comedy was an account of Cornelia s and Emily’s first trip abroad to Paris. During the voyage, they met two medical students. Emily thought she murdered a man and Cornelia contracted the measles. However, this was nothing compared to what awaited them in Prance—Bastille day, bedbugs and Monsieur de la Croix. Members of the supporting cast. Mary Nell Curtis as Gram PRETTY YOUNG MODELS Claire .....Jeannette Zagorda Elsie ...... Bernice Hayes Lucille .Annette Zagorda Red. a delivery boy ...............Harold Hanser Harrison Day. a young author_________________Jim Badura CREW HEADS Stage Bill Hanser Managers [John Degenhart Makeup Manager Lee Earley Prompter____Isabell Scherr USHERETTES Teresa Stiles Mary Ann Neidemire Joyce Hayden Joan Huddleston Rita Pelletier Nick Sassano as Mark Jim Badura as Harrison Day CAST OF CHARACTERS Sally, a maid with a purpose ....... Betty Wolf Norman Porter, a pub- licity man________Jim Thelen Penny, a pretty little miss ________Claire Studer Caleb, her absorbed father Bill Brinkel Mavis, her attractive brother.......Nick Sassano Mavis, her attractive sister Pauline Herrenbruck Lydia, her busy mother .....Teresa Treanor Joanna, her loyal girl friend .....Darlene Sayer Kerry, her resourceful boy friend.....Jerry Holzer Greg, his pal with ideas ______Tom Reynolds Gram, just herself __Marynell Curtis Monsieur Henri, a French designer —Joe Angeletti Pauline Herrenbruck as Mavis Betty Wolf and Mary N. Curtis at it again Wken Ifou lOet-e a Tutip Jim Thelen as Publicity Agent hen 't Take fifty Pennty Tom Reynolds as Greg BADURA. J Weight , 175 Height. 6' HARRINGTON. P. Weight. 137 Height. 6' HOLZER, J Weight. 149 Height. 5’ 91 BRINKEL. W. Weight. 155 Height. 5' 11 RICHY. E. Weight. 14a Height. 6' FATHER HOPKINS Hi. fellows, ready to go to Butte next week? Get what you want, it’s on me. Who is this who made all these fine road trips with expenses paid possible? Who got the games and the gym and ob- tained the coaches? That’s right. Father Hopkins, athletic director, is the man to whom the success of St. Patrick's first interscholastic com- petition should go. Thank you. Father, and we wish you many years at St. Pat’s. FOOTBALL Saint Patrick’s 41 - Sacred Heart 0 Saint Patrick’s 19 - Bridger 20 Saint Patrick’s 47 - Roberts 0 Saint Patrick’s 6 - Hysham 44 Saint Patrick’s 38 - Fromberg 0 Saint Patrick’s 34 - Roberts 6 Saint Patrick’s 26 - Custer 14 Saint Patrick’s 37 - Lodge Grass 14 WEBER. J. Weight. 185 Height. 6' 2 STUDER. R. Weight, 128 Height. 5' 5 MADSON. G Weight. 165 Height. 5' 10' THELEN. J Weight. 150' Height, 5 . 7' Jcctball 1946 At first an inexperienced team and in its first year of competition, however, with time it became a light but very fast team and proved itself worthy of St. Patrick’s High School. Through the season the “T” formation was used to a very effective advantage. The games were played at Pioneer Park and gave the audiences many an exciting moment. The outlook for next year is very promising as many of the lettermen are returning and the new football field is to be completed. It is quite apparent that the Rams will offer plenty of competition to any six-man football team fielded next year. LAMBRECHT. B. Weight. 165 Height. 6' BacK row. Jerry Hoizer. Coacn Eci uepner, jim ‘xneien. tsoo bamorecni Front row. Bill Brinkel. Jim Badura. Jim Weber. HAROLD HANSER Forward—B Squad Not words, only admiration can describe the powerful St. Patrick's basketball team. Fast breaks with swift passing and dead eye shooting has made St. Pat's one of the strongest teams in District 5. Playing a tight zone defense and a loose offensive the Rams won 19 games and lost 7. The team won the Lodge Grass invitational tournament. CHARLES DILLON Forward—B Squad BOB LAMBRECHT Forward—A Squad To the members of the team goes the admiration of the students and spectators for their excellent sportsmanship which is far more important than winning the games. To St. Patrick's Rams we offer our kindest regards and best wishes for a successful season again next year. linker JIM THELEN Guard—A Squad PAT HARRINGTON Guard—B Squad BILL HANSER Guard—B Squad ED HUMMEL Forward—A Squad PAUL PREZ Guard—B Squad Coaches John Ruedi, Dick Palmersheim with Father Hopkins. Hittin’ the Rocky Mountain Trail for Rood ol' Butte . . . but there’s no place like home. Spanish Club SI-SI CLUB Darlene Sayer ----- President Claire Studer - - - - Vice President Bernice Hayes..................Treasurer Jeannette Zagorda - - - - Secretary A corner of the carnival. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Nick Sassano - - - President Bill Brinkel - - Vice President Juliana Borer - - - Secretary Pauline Herrenbruck - Treasurer Members of the National Honor society, standing, left to right: Jerry Holzer, Claire Studer. Harold Hanser. Pauline Herrenbruck. Juliana Borer, Bill Brinkel. Nick Sassano. Sitting, left to right: Joyce Hayden. Bernice Hayes. Inez Kosel, Joan Huddleston. LIBRARY CLUB Joan Huddleston - - - - President Loretta Glatt - - - - Vice President Lorraine Reiner...............Secretary Jeanne Sayer...................Treasurer Nick Sassano - General Manager, Typist Frank Holzer and Muril Vincelette - Business Managers Library Science Club members at work. Quill and Scroll Society members. Left to right, they are: Juliana Borer. Nick Sassano. Joyce Hayden. Jerry Holzer. Bernice Hayes and Joan Huddleston. QUILL AND SCROLL Joyce Hayden - - President Jerry Holzer - - Vice Pres. Joan Huddleston - Secretary Nick Sassano - - Treasurer £tu feht Cat hei CENTRAL OFFICERS Joyce Hayden, vice prefect; Jerry Holzer, prefect. Literature Committee. Father Boyle, retreat master, in a discussion with his servers. Apostolic Committee at work. tiOSHlALj- Volunteers of the S. C. A. C. tie and address boxes of food and clothing for the needy in Hungary. 'ictioh Club CENTRAL OFFICERS Jean Hamilton, secretary; Bruce Beezer, treasurer. Mission Committee. The sodality of St. Patrick's, under the direction of Sister Francetta, is composed of the entire student body. Activities this year have included sending food and clothing for the people of Austria, taking food to the old people's home, selling relig- ious articles at Christmas and selling Christmas cards. The organization is divided into four committees, the mis- sion, the eucharistic. the litera- ture, and the apostolic. Meetings of these committees are held monthly and plans are made for the various activities. The closing of retreat with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Back row. left to right—Bruce Beezer. Danny Badura. Murll Vincelette, Dick Whooley. Bud Richey. Gordon Mad on. Prank Holzer, Frank Costello. Second row—Tom Reynolds, Agnes Car- michael. Gerry Wolf. Jean Sayer. Claire Studer. Joan Huddleston. Third row—Joyce Hayden. Bernice Hayes. Marie- anne Carroll. Alberta Jansen. Jimmy Thelen. Tommy Astel. Peggy McCormick. Jean Crable. Front row—Jerry Ho!_er. president. Ralph Studer. vice president; Jean Hamilton, secretary, and Ronald Hanson, treasurer. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB OFFICERS Jerry Holzer Ralph Studer - Jean Hamilton - Ronald Hanson - President - Vice President - - Secretary - - Treasurer 4ft er £ckecl Hour . . . Top—Students of St. Leo’s High School. Lewistown, at a banquet in St. Patrick’s auditorium. Bottom, left—Scene from floor show given visitors after game. Right. Jim Badura given free throw during the St. Patrick's-St. Leo's basket- ball game. Highlighting the holiday season at St. Patrick’s a colorful Christmas formal thrilled the student body. Swing 'em high! . . . swing ’em low! Cougat beats the conga rhythm . . . come on, kids, let’s swing right with ’em. Peppiest trio ever—Terry Treanor. Betty Wolf. Marynell Curtis. O'- l T PEP CLUB OFFICERS Claire Studer - - - - President Joan Huddleston - Vice President Joyce Hayden - - - - Secretary Bernice Hayes - - - Treasurer By popular student vote, Rex Holzer and Regina Wambeke reign as St. Pat's first Prom King and Queen. District winners in the Apologetics Contest are: Betty Wolf, first place: Jim Weber, second place; Joan Huddleston, third place. LOIS BROWN “Big Ben. first place winner in poetry contest, brought fame to Lois Brown. JOYCE HAYDEN—Representative to Ex- tension’s Teen Board as a “cub reporter and reporter on ''All-State” staff at Mis- soula. State University. CLAIRE STUDER !Jet (jcc4 Oi £t. Pat J JERRY HOLZER BERNICE HAYES Bernice Hayes won second prize in the senior division of the Vocational Essay Contest with “Shall I Be a Maryknoll? Claire Studer’s “En Route to Molakaii” placed third. Jerry Holzer won third place in the boys senior division with “The Dignity of the Priesthood. The works of these winners will appear In the “Annual Anthology of High School Poetry. Top row. left to right—Rita Pel- letiei. Theresa Treanor. Pauline Herren- bruck. Bottom row. left to right—Paula Pitzgibbons. Bernice Hayes. Not pictured is Joan Huddleston. PAGE SIXTY o lHatif, We CrcieH Thee . . .' CAECILIAN CLUB Jim Weber....................President Nick Sassano - - - - Vice President Pauline Herrenbruck - - - Secretary Juliana Borer................Treasurer The annual May crowning completes the projects planned by the Student Council of the S. C. A. C. The procession. May 25, 1947, was composed of the entire student body, the graduates acting as a guard of honor. Prances Degenhart. senior, crowned the Blessed Mother, assisted by Paul Weber, crown bearer, and Donna and Beverly Degen- hart. train bearers. May Procession. May 5. 1946. Senior 'Jareuell Adios, fellow students! High school for us is over; Of St. Patrick’s only memories remain. But these memories will not die— Put together they tell the story Of the birth of a school, For we were the first students of that school And the first class to graduate. The new building was not ready— We are sorry. But for you. who will go there next fall We are glad. Because then St. Patrick's will be bigger and stronger And you will see it making even more progress Than it did these first four years. We wish you good times in the new St. Patrick’s But in the spacious hall and classrooms Don’t get lost— It will probably seem strange Having lockers for your books. (But not as strange as a closet.) Again, we say farewell— Our four years will never be forgotten And no matter how absorbed you Become in school next year, Always REMEMBER THE ANNEX—Keep it’s spirit. PAGE SIXTY TWO “Flo” 518 Broadwater Ave. Phone 5086 Billings. Mont. ( Jeepers) Florence Lorraine Diedrich Gym 1; Glee Club 2; Food Committee of Car- nival 2; Refreshment Committee of Spring For- mal 2; Arrangement Committee of Spring For- mal 2; Part in Play 2; Food Committee of Car- nival 3; Refreshment Committee of Spring For- mal 3; Chairman of Horse Shoe Pitch 3; Food Committee of Spring Formal 4; Chairman of Costuming of Play 4; Assistant Copy Manager of Annual 4; Home Economics 4: Dramatics 4. P GE SIXTY- THREE James Lawrence Badura Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Camera Club 1; Soliciting Committee of Carnival 1 : Manager, Penny Throw of Carnival 2; Financial Committee of Formal 2, 3: Manager, Baseball Throw of Car- nival 3; Class Treasurer 3: Basketball Team 3, 4: Manager, Bingo Committee of Carnival 4: Class Secretary 4: Secretary of Eucharistic Com- mittee of S. C. A. C. 4; Business Manager of Rimoirs Staff 4: Advertising Manager of Rim Rocket 4; Football Team 4. (Watch it, see) PAGE SIXTY-FOUR “Julie Forsyth, Mont. Juliana Marie Borer Forsyth High School 1, 2, 3: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Part in Play 2; Dramatics 3; Decoration Committee of Senior Prom 3; Candidate, Queen of Carnival 4: Caecilian Club Secretary 4: Span- ish Club 4; Member of the S. C. A. C. 4; Music Section of Rimoirs 4; National Honor Society 4: Quill and Scroll 4. page sixty-f:ve (You pest I) William Frank Brinkel Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Soliciting Committee of Carni- val 1; Camera Club 1 ; Baseball Committee of Carnival 2: Basketball 2; Financial Committee of Formal 2: Baseball Committee of Carnival 3: Basketball 3; Financial Committee of Formal 3; Editor of Annual Staff 4; Advertising of Rim Rocket Staff 4; Football 4; Thespian Society 4; Class Treasurer 4; Ring Toss Committee of Carnival 4; Vice President of N. H. S. 4. ‘Bill Phone 1 long. 2 shorts. 1 long B.oadview. Mont. (Yea, Navy) PAGE SIXTY-SIX “Fran 215 So. 39th St. Phone 7127 Billings. Mont. (HeyI Wait for me.) Frances Elizabeth Degenhart Part in Play 1, 2, 3, 4; Food Committee of Car- nival 1 : Camera Club 1 ; Chance Committee of Carnival 2; Refreshment Committee of Formal; Vice President 2: Glee Club 2; Financial Com- mittee Carnival 2; Financial Committee of For- mal 3; Typist on Rim Rocket Staff 4; Euchar- istic Committee of S. C. A. C. 4; Pep Club 4; Senior Section of Annual 4: Director of Voca- tion Skit 4; Home Economics 3. PACE SIXTY SEVEN William Marvin Hanser “Bill” Phone 1 long. 3 shorts Broadview. Mont. Broadview High School 1,2: Basketball Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 1 : Dart Board of Carnival 3, 4; President of Class 2, 4; Arrangement Committee of Spring Formal 2; Financial Com- mittee of Carnival 4: Sports Section of Annual 4. PAGE SIXTY EIGHT (Oh! Golly Jamie Boy) Frank” 212 Avenue D Phone 2187 Billings. Mont. (Now the rules of the game are—!?) Shirley Helen Frank Part in Play 1,2: Food Committee of Carnival 1 ; Food Committee Spring Formal 2; Circula- tion Department of Rim Rocket 3; Arrange- ment Committee of Spring Formal 3; Home Economics 3: Assistant Director of Play 4: Sec- retary of S. C. A. C. 4; Typist on Annual Staff 4. PACE SIXTY-NINE Jerome Robert Holzer Camera Club President 1,4: Lead in Play 1, 2, 3, 4: Manager of Basketball Team 2, 4; Presi- dent of Class 2, 3; Ticket Committee of Spring Formal 2: President of Junior Holy Name So- ciety 2, 3: Basketball Team 3: Dramatics 3, 4: Vice President of District C. Y. C. 3, 4; Vice President of Class 4; Football Team 4: Raffle Committee of Carnival 4: National Honor So- ciety 4; Quill and Scroll 4. T tt Jerry 927 No. 32nd St. Phone 5904 Billings, Mont. (Oh! I'll think of something) PACE SEVENTH 4,a r Route 2 Phone 7766 Billings. Mont. Alice Lorraine Mylan Financial Committee of Carnival 1 ; President of Class 1 ; Camera Club 1 ; Part in Play 1,4; Band and Orchestra 2, 4: Assistant Editor of Rimoirs 4; District Treasurer of C. Y. C. 4; Director of Play 4; Caecilian Club 4; Co-editor of Rim Rocket 3; Refreshment Committee Spring Formal 3. (V m not about to—) PAGE SEVENTf-ONE Nicholas Sassano Drum Major of Band 1 ; Camera Club 1 ; Part in Operetta 1 ; Ring Toss of Carnival 1 : Ar- rangement Committee of Spring Formal 1 ; Part in Operetta 2: Part in Play 2; Secretary of Class 2 ; Part in Play 3; Fishpond Committee of Car- nival 3 ; Staff Artist of Rim Rocket 3; Fish Pond Committee of Carnival 4: Charge of Makeup of Play 4; Staff Artist of Rimoirs 4; National Honor Society 4; President of Library Club 4; President of N. H. S. 4; Quill and Scroll 4. Nick 105 So. 34th St. Phone 8100 Billings. Mont. (Oh fer—!! Heaven's sake) PACE SEVENTY-TWO “Issie 715 North 30th St. Phone 2170 Billings. Mont. Isabel Mary Scherr Food Committee of Carnival 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1,2; Food Committee of Spring Formal 2; Date Committee of Spring Formal 3: Dramatics 3 : Pep Club 4; Typist of Rimoirs Staff 4: Proj- ect Section of Rimoirs 4; Literature Committee of S. C. A. C. 4. ( Cheepers) PAGE SEVENTY-THREE James Henry Weber Bozeman High School 1, 2, 3: Prefect of Boys, 1 ; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4: S. C. A. C. 1, 2, 4; Stage Manager 1, 2, 3; Vice Pre- fect of Boys 2; Basketball Team 1 2, 3, 4; Treasurer of Class 3; Chairman of Literature Committee 3, 4; Candidate for King of Carnival 4: Bingo Committee of Carnival 4: National Honor Society 4. PAGE SEVENTY-FOUR “Web” Rimrock Road. Billings. Mont. (If you tell them, 7 kill you.) “Theresa Phone 9592 Deaver. Wyo. Theresa Bernadette Wambeke Deaver High School 1. 2: Home Economics 1; Part in Play 2: Home Economics 2: Fish Pond Committee of Carnival 3; Part in Operetta 3; Spanish Club 3: Chairman of Candy Booth of Carnival 4: Apostolic Committee of S. C. A. C. 4; Assistant on Costuming of Play 4; Circu- lation Assistant of Rimoirs Staff 4: Pep Club 4: Spanish Club 4. PAGE SEVENTY-FIVE (You can say that again) SISTER PATRICIA Remember When . . . Thank Ifcu A special “thank you” to a special friend. Sister Francetta, our homeroom teacher for several years, A friendly sn ile. from our favorite friend. who suggested the title “Rimoirs’lfor our first annual. Pin-up boys . . . class of ’47. Senior geniuses. “The pause that refreshes. They’re off????? My, aren't we dressed up!!!!! % Appreciative For their generous, loyal support and outstanding cooperation, the RIMOIRS staff salutes Mrs. Harry S. Neidemire and assistants, Mrs. Albert Huddleston, Mrs. Harold E. Sayer, and Mrs. Ralph Studer. United we stand . . TIM MULLOWNEY Always one of the crowd. Cout4 We Jcrget We enjoy life!!! PatrctiA A. B. C. Kiddie Shop Aldrich Lumber Co. Allard, Mrs. Lewis W. Allard, Dr. Lewis W. Allard, Dr. Clayton Anderson, Miss Louise Appliance Mart Attoff Mercantile Austad, Mr. Cr Mrs. E. C. Alstyne, Mr. Cr Mrs. P. J. Bohlinger, John (Aileen's) Berckmoes, Leno M. Brown, Mr. Mrs. D. T. Boschert, Mr. Cr Mrs. F. A. Boot Shop Bott, Mrs. George Boyce, Mrs. M. J. Brigance, Joe (Cheerio) Brinkel, Mr. Cr Mrs. Joe Brinkel, Mr. Cr Mrs. W. Brinkel, Mr. Ben Carroll, C. J., Ins. Co. Cothron, R. A. Combs, W. A. Community Grocery Credit Service Co., Inc. Crystal Lounge Curtis, Mr. Cr Mrs. Bart Carroll, C. W. Castle, Mrs. Elzene City Food Market Cooper, Mr. Cr Mrs. Dan Degenhart, Mr. Cr Mrs. A. J. Downs, Dr. Lewis F. Doyle, Carm Dugan, Kenneth J. Eighth Ave. Grocery Emu I Grocery Evanson, M. E. Edwards, Mr. f N V Hats Off to . . . JERRY HOLZER School Photographer Hamper A Pkctc £kc f 107 North 29th St.ee; for SERVICE, EQUIPMENT And a MIGHTY FINE JOB Rimoir Staff j Badura, Mr. Cr Mrs. P. G. Bailey, Hazel Baumgartner Studio Beezer, Mrs. E|. P. Bennett Drug Store Bermes, Leonard Billings Gas Co. Billings Laundry Co. Billings Mercantile Co. Billings Motor Co. Birely, E. M. Co. Brown's Cleaners Burr, Mrs. H. L. Burton's Buttrey's Carmichael, Lucille Carmichael, Gene Carter, Mrs. J. M. Cisel, G. C. City Drive Inn Cole, D. J. Co. Crable, Jean Earley, Mrs. I. Edwards, Mr. Eggbrecht, Johnny Davies, Katie Davis, Mrs. J. K. Dean, Jerry B. Fairburn, Harry L., N. Y. Life Ins. Ferro, Miss Dora Findlay, Mrs. Mary First Federal Saving and Loan Association Foote Poster Service Frank, Mr. Cr Mrs. J. J. Frank, Mr. Cr Mrs. H. J. Freund, Mrs. M. J. Friends Fuch's Feeley, James Fraser, hAorv r Fitzgibbons, Mr. W. J. Gorman, Frank Gay, Olive Gentz, Charles Gerdes, Dr. Maude Gesaule, Mr. Peter Glatt, Mr. Cr Mrs. F. Glatt, Loretta Glenn, H. H. Graf, Mr. Cr Mrs. S. R. Graham, Neil Gotken, Miss Rose Gotken, Mrs. J. B. Huddleston, Mr, Cr Mrs. A. E. Hagerman, Ben B. Hamilton Radio Cr Appliance Hanly, Mrs. Robert Hanser, Mr. Cr Mrs. W. Hardy, Mr. Cr Mrs. Giles Hart-Albin Co. Howard, Mr. Chas. Hayden, Miss Joyce Hayes, Ida Himrechs, Mr. Cr Mrs. Carl Hoheisel, Mrs. W. Holzer, Frank N. Hopper's Billings Floral Hopper, Joe Holliday Furniture Horseshoe Bar Huebners Prescription Pharmacy Hayden, Mr. Cr Mrs. C. B. Janson, Rev. Leo Jansen, Madeline Jensen, L. C. Jewel Box Johnson, R. M. Johnson, A. C. Johnson, Mrs. Howard PatrchA Keller, Mrs. M. A. Knights of Columbus Karls, C. J. Keller, Mr. Or Mrs. Pete Kenna, Elsie V. Kennedy, Mrs. T. F. Kunkel, Henry R. Knutson's Shoe Repair Kohn Co., Jerome Koppe Jewelry Co. Kranz, Kay Kurtz, W. H. Laing, Dr. F. E. Learnard, Mrs. H. G. Lewis, Don C. Lindamood Music Co. Lindner, Mrs. Robert Little Flower Altar Society Lutken, Mr. Or Mrs. Ted Mack, Frances Manni, Mr. Or Mrs. J. I. Marris, Mrs. R. G. Maynard Stationery McClellan, Joseph L. McKesson Or Robbins Milligan, Mrs. Robert Monro, Mrs. S. J. Montague's Jewel Box Moore, Mrs. Ethel Mora, Mrs. Rene Morledge, Dr. Roy V. Mullowney, Mr. Or Mrs. Tim Mylan, Mr. Or Mrs. F. E. Midland Review Moore, Mrs. J. E. Madsen, Dr. O. R. McDonough Grocery Midland Drug WcArty's Restaurant ce Nicolaus, A. A. Meidemire, H. L. Nye, Mrs. Paul Mew Method Shoe Shop Mickey's Confectionary Morth's Agency J'Malley Lumber Co. )'Leary, Barry )'Malley, R. J. ). M. Wold Co. ‘eterson Print Shop Or Stationery ’eterson, Ole ’□sley, Lee ’olmersheim, Mr. Mrs. A. ‘arks, Larry ‘otts, Joe ’eterson Typewriter Exch. enney, J. C. Co. Reuschenberg, Mr. Or Mrs. H. B. Reiner, John C. Ryan, Mr. Or Mrs. Mark Runck, Miss R. M. Rex Laundry Rock's Restaurant Ray Moore—Jeweler Reno Club Rowe Furniture Co. Reynolds, Mr. Or Mrs. Geo. Radio Supply Co. Reather, Mr. Or Mrs. Albert Reese, Mr. Or Mrs. N. C. Ross, Mrs. James Rosana Shop ( Bess Andrews) Roberts Men's Store Rudden's Market Ruedi, Mrs. John State Fur Co. Studer, Mrs. Ralph Starit, Mrs. L. Schwartz, Mr. Or Mrs. J. J. Studer, Ralph Jr. Stockman Staples Suit, Ray Snappy Food Mart Sniedmiller, Sara Stewart's Cleaners Shy, Mrs. Vest Simmons Jewelry Scherr, Mr. Or Mrs. Mike Sisters of Charity School of Nursing Seventeen Bar Sanitary Grocery Scott Fur Co. Schroeder Or Son Cash Grocery Security Building Or Loan Association Stroup Hardware Soltero, Dr. J. R. Stiles, Mr. Or Mrs. A. C. Suttle, Mr. Or Mrs. I. N. Security Trust Or Savings Shaver, Dr. D. S. Sheehan, Mr. Or Mrs. B. M. Shults, Eugene Thomas, Mr. Or Mrs. M. Treanor, Theresa Todd Shoe Co. Turf Club Taylor, Mr. Or Mrs. R. D. Thomas, Mrs. Albert Thelen, Mr. Or Mrs. Peter Thibaut, Frank E. The Cheerio Thompson, Mrs. Harry Thomas, Mrs. Frank W. Thomas, Albert Trail Garage, Huntley Unique, The Van Alstyne, Mr. Or Mrs. P. J. Vaughn Ragsdale Co. Vincelette, D. G. Volly's Flower Shop Walter, Jacob Wagner's Men's Store Wambeke, Mr. Or Mrs. T. Wantack, Mr. Or Mrs. A. Warnecke, Fred J. West Wear Or Saddle Shop Whooley, Mrs. D. L. Wilkins, Tom Woods, Otelia Weis, Mrs. George Yellowstone Hardware Co. Zagorda, Mr. Or Mrs. James Zagorda, Mr. Or Mrs. Peter Zea.StTte c ( Jje'Kt htaded FonuJ v jV� tRU 0� 7Our - s' JtURR ... A Vj A I - j l |nou ou-R c. ; IV 1 Quaker Oat Co. Index Page Activities ...............................................................................51 Administration ......................................................................... 12 Art ............................................................................ 34 Basketball .............................................................................. 48 Camera Club ............................................................................ 56 Carnival ........................................................................ 53 Caecilian Club ......................................................................... 60 Cheer Leaders ............................................................................57 Classes .............................................................................. 23 Clubs, intro........................................................................... 51 Coaches ..................................................................................50 Commercial ...............................................................................28 Dances ................................................................................. 56 Dedication ........................................................................... 5 Dramatics, intro........................................................................ 39 Emblem .................................................................................. 6 Father Garland ...........................................................................12 Father Hopkins - Father Shea ........................................................... 3 Father O'Rourke .......................................................................... 3 Football ............................................................................. 46 Freshmen Class ...........................................................................14 Freshmen Officers ........................................................................14 Glee Club ............................................................................. 37 Graduates ................................................................................61 Journalism ............................................................................ 32 Juniors ..................................................................................18 Junior Officers ...................................................................... 18 Library ............................................................................... 53 Music Department .............................................................. ....35 National Honor Society ............................................. ... ..52 New Building ................................................................... II Orchestra ................................................................................36 Our Hearts Were Young and Gay.............................................................42 Patrons ..................................................................... 78 Pep Club .................................................................................57 Religion .................................................................................24 Retreat ......................................................................... 55 Rimoir Officers ......................................................................... 8 Rimoir Staff .............................................................................33 Senior Farewell ......................................................................... 62 Senior Memories ..........................................................................76 Senior Section ...................................................................... ...61 Sister Patricia ........................................................................ 4 (Sodality .......................................................................... 54 iSophomores .............................................................................16 Spanish Club ....................................................................... 52 Undergrads ...............................................................................13 Vocation Skit ............................................................................40