Billings Senior High School - Kyote Yearbook (Billings, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1915 volume:

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B. | — Best Barbers in Billings j THREE DOORS WEST j OF POSTOFFICE ! ♦ --------- J BILLINGS LAUNDRY WE Darn Your Socks And Do Your Mending FREE OF CHARGE MUTUAL TELEPHONE 1006 _____________________________________J The Montana State Normal j College i The institution founded by the state for the training of teachers. The only j institution In the state whirl� devotes its «hole attention to the training of teachers j I and has the only organis'd Training School in the state, and i� in all the J • I ‘«r. I i Its diploma leads to a Life Leri ideate to teaeli in Montana, in any puldir I | school. J High School graduates have the opportunity of completing the shorter f I course offered, in two years or the longer course in three years. | Courses offered in Manual Vris, Domestic Science, Physical Culture. Play- | I ground. Iu tmniental Music ami Harmony. J Special advantages offered to teachers and those preparing to teach, in the j | Summer Quarter. F.very subject required for Trachrrs’ Certilicatc of any grade ] i in Montana, will be offered for instruction and credits earned in those subjects | I will be accented in lieu of examination for Teachers Cel t ideate, anywhere In the | 1 si a 1 r I [ Kxpense� ure low and ueeominodation� art’ excellent The situation Is beautt- | 2 ful and the surroundings most attractive. , Summer Quarter begins .June H, and ends August 27. 1916. 1 S Autumn Quarter begins September 7. 1915. « FOR I FORM ATION, CATAI.OCI FS AND BUJ.KTIXS WRITK TO j J. E. MONROE, Pres., Dillon. M ont. | i I I...------ ..........----------------------------------------------- K Y 0 T E . 7 MALIN-YATES CO.! The Home of Yates Blend 30-Cent Coffee I VITTUCI BRAND OLIVE OIL I The Best Imported 9-oz. Bottle - - - 50c Full Quart Can - $1.15 ! 18-oz. Bottle - - - 90c Full 2-quart Can - 2.00 t 1 We Receive a Fresh Supply of Berries and Vegetables Every Day j Merchants Delivery Service 8:30 A. M. 10:30 A. M. 2:30 P. M. 4:30 P. 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NORTH A Friendly Church I_______________ flEO, MFCKI.FNRT RG A. B., A. M., B. D. MINISTER SWAN! LUNCH ! � f ‘ ‘ Sufficiency Basement AMERICAN BANK AND TREST REDO. “ Sufficiency ' ’ | !_______________I 10. K Y 0 T E . ! Nothing Will Assure Your Future Prosperity J More Than the Establishment of Good Bank- ing Relations. We invite the Accounts of Young Men and Young Ladies I i Interest Paid on Savings Accounts U. S. Depository i_______________________________:____________j TO ALL THE i ©IF Billina W® Wish Them to Keep • Up ft© Daft® 7 Us© Eledbrisifty “At Your Service TP® Monaftsurasi P®w®r C® VOL. VIII. Published by the Students of the Billings High School. NO. 4 PRICE PER YEAR, $ 76. SINGLE COPY. $ .50 BOARD OF EDITORS Editor-In-Chief....................... Assistant Editor..................... Personal Editor..................... Literary Editor................. Staff Artist..................... Exchange Editor................. Business Manager.............. Assistant Business Manager. Assistant Business Manager Faculty Advisor.............. RICHARD N. JACOBS FRANK SAVA RES'Y . .ZELLA CARDWELL .........IRENE HUSE ....... DORIS FOGLER BEATRICE SNOW ---J. KENNETH ARMITAGE ......MEREDITH J. DAVIES ............GEO. M. HAYS ............MISS MATTERN AMMUAL CONTENTS: COVER DESIGN.....................By Doris Fogler Page KYOTE STAFF.................................. 13 FACULTY....................:..................14 SENIORS....................................17-34 UNDERCLASSMEN ............................... 55 DEBATE ...................................... 67 EXTEMPORANEOUS............................... 68 DECLAMATORY.................................. 69 DRAMATIC CLUB................................ 70 GLEE CLUB .................................. 71 ATHLETICS.................................. 72 PERSONALS ................................... 81 TO MISS ELLA G. JOHNSTON SENIOR TEACHER WHOSE ZEALOUS AND FRUITFUL LABORS HAVE BEEN A POTENT FACTOR IN MAKING BILLINGS HIGH SCHOOL A BIGGER AND BETTER PLACE TO RE THIS VOLUME IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED Seniors SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Standing. left to right Irene Shepherd, secretary: Chester McKlttrick. president. Seated: Beat rice Snow, vice-president; Harold O'Donnell, treasurer. Has she not always treasures who has friends? v M IA KASTM — Ye«.%r A merry heart inuketh a cheerful countenance. A - KMM V St'HI LTZ Nor bold, nor shy, nor tall, nor short—Hut a new ming- linar of them all. M It VEL HEKVEV Where there’s o will there's a way. I'KTKIt YEGEN — ■IVU” Men � f few words are the best men. WILLIAM THOMSON —‘ t ill.. His eyes and manner bespeak ambition EDWIN ALLEN—“Mike” A comedian yesterday, today and forever. LLOYD WICKS I have come far; but it ts worth while. M A St GAR ETTA BROUN — Puritan’ —“Mario'” True merit is like a river. Modest, simple and sweet. The deeper it is the less the very type of Priscilla. noise It makes l.liWI N � s KiS —• NiM‘«' rrs' Any man can produce great things who Is thoroly sin- cere in dealing with himself Wil l i l IIAKI OW —-Bur I would rather excel In knowledge than in power IU( HMUI JACOBS —“Jake I'm no shark, but I can hold ray job. MAVIS KIM HXKT —“Riney” A moral, sensible, and well- bred man Till KSTOX OOTHRON —,,Bur t” Of soul sincere, in action faithful, and in honor clear. BESSIE FEAR — ‘ lks� V I resolved that, like lhe sun, 8 long as the day lasted. I would always look on Hie bright sld« of everything. BERTHA MOIiT — - Ik it” The glass of fashion and the mold of form -the observed of all observers. FliOlt BROWN — Rod” A reconstructed ruby. IKKNE MACK — ”Km y” My utmost aim is perfection IlKATRICK SNOW — -Ik� V daughter of the gods. Divinely tall, and most divinely fair. wII M M geokgf. — Hill A man who always sticks up for his own home town. V l KMK SMITH —•• I Vilro” Far be it from ns to criticise one who always looks so wise. THOMAS McliF.AN —••niotionary ’ Aldeborontiphoscophornio! Where left you Chrononhotonthologos? C l.AKA SIIKPAK1) v woman who does her own thinking needs but little advice. JKSME osm:s —“Miw Snfcmr tjuifi, unaManming girl of sterling worth AFTON ORTON Not only a friend in need but a friend in deed xi.ici; woods — Mts-iotr «‘ould I love lea� , I would be happier VERA FRITZ — “Frit ” The force of her own merit make her way. What should u man do be married hut HKOUKi: HKKFimi) —‘Fal Slow but sure. MEREDITH DAVIES — Welsh” Much may be made of a Welshman if he is caught young � VUK.N MOWHAN --,1m� ' I would rather live and die a bachelor. Fit NCl'S HIGKKi: (•raced with the power of voice. HOUFNCE FOGI.F.ft —“Sorrell Top ltfht after night. she sat and bleared her eves with hooks. HAZF i. mow i: Her voice as sweet as any nightingale. I GERALDINE DAFOE A gentle mind by gentle deeds is known CHESTER McKHTRICK —“Chet” A smile made for him a host of friends. JOHN HANNAH — “Hanna” A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men. MORGAN BIDI AKK —“Scrub th«- DMk A bold commander soon to be; No better ever sailed the sea LEON GOt'CHER —“Bed” Don't try to compete with the sun. It was here first. CEDRIC NELSON —“Pete” Calm and steady, but he gets there just the same. little lark. Ever read Freckles.” ikem: HIRE — ‘•Keene II' to her share some female errors fall, look on her face and you'll forget thorn all. J AM ICS KLLIOT —-IMiik Hal He was a gentle, perfect laddie. Ai LEONARD HAYS —“Hazy As Arm aa faith. I RANK SAVAKKSY — Sa Hrs' All the great men of the country are dead, and 1 am not feeling well tiKURGK SHKPAKI� —“fihep” The greatest men of tin- world. like the lights of :i city, arc not valued until they are gone out KEITH BROUN —“Deacon” What's his history. .ik. n ette -heeseman —“Janet” The secret of success is con stancy to purpose. GRKTRIDE MIIJ.EIt —“Gertie” A purpose firm is equal to deed. GEORGIA snow — “Gee” Words! Words! Words! I n kit Is FOOLER — “Dodo” ru be un artist and I’ll do things. Don,IE SCHOt K She doeth little kindnesses which others leave undone GKOIUii: HAYS—-saw ” I am no orator. I only apeak right on. Dl’NCAN THOMSON —“Dunny Quiet in elaaa, but powerful loud in grade VERNE LAMPORT rtfliculties are things that show what men are. MIX MK illisoX — Min’ The best thing� art often done up In small packages When found—make a note of it. I!MMA HOLT—“Km To be liked by all who know her. is the highest compli- ment we can pay her. lll.LKX KKIH'OKI) — inu Common sense is only a modification of talent. CLASS DAY Day Program 1 9 1 S Piano Solo..................... Irene Huse Salutatory..................Martha Larimer President’s Address . . . Chester McKittrick Class History ’..............Zella Cardwell Vocal Solo....................Hazel Crowe Class Will................William Thomson Class Prophesy................William Barlow Piano Solo ................... Nina Steele Tomahawk Talk .............Frank Savaresy Junior Response..............Lloyd Morrison Vocal Solo .................. Frances Higbee Class Poem..................... Alice Woods Valedictory................. Florence Fogler HONORS 1.—FLORENCE FOGLER 2.—MARTHA LARIMER 3—WILLIAM THOMSON 4.—WILLIAM BARLOW 5.—DUNCAN THOMSON As the sinking sun, casting shafts of golden light on the earth and sky, seems to pause as it reaches the horizon, and lingers a moment before going on to an unknown world, so we, the class of 1915, also on the threshold of a new world, wish to linger a while this evening, in company with you, our loyal friends, to look back over our happy high school life, and to recall the many, many, pleasant memories of days that have gone forever. They have been profitable days, days for which we will ever be grate- ful to those who have made them possible. Emerson says: “We acquire the strength we have overcome ' and indeed, as we think over the four short years of high school, we see that this has been true. Each lesson, however hard it seemed at the time, and however difficult to remember, has become a part of us, never to be forgotten, always yielding its silent and lasting influence on our actions, and helping us to shape our destinies. What hopes, what ideals, what ambitions, have been awakened in our breasts? Do we feel, after these years of preparation, better equipped to take our places in the world! We hope so. And we hope that when we go out to take these places, as men and women, some to go to college, others perhaps to assume the duties already awaiting them, all of us, pupils in that larger school, the school of life, that we may remember the words of our teachers and endeavor to live up to the ideal inculcated in us during our life in high school. “For the structure that we raise. Time is with materials filled, Our todays and yesterdays Are the blocks with which we build.” Of course we realize that there have been many mistakes. There are things that we would do so differently, if we only had them to do over again. And now this evening we have met for the last time as a class. This is our day, ours to do with as we please, and we want you to go back, and read with us the last chapter in the life of the class of 1915. As you hear our history read, our future fortunes predicted, and our good will for those to follow expressed, remember that it is not alto- gether with joy that we meet here tonight. Our class of seventy-two the largest yet to graduate from this high school, will soon be scattered far and wide, some of us perhaps never to meet again. But we hope that wherever we may be, whatever may be our fortunes, the spirit of the class of 1915 will be manifest everywhere. And we are glad, on this last evening of our life in the Billings High School, to have you with us. It is through your influence that we stand here tonight, and it is you who have most closely followed us in our progress through school. Your presence will always be remembered with the greatest of joy; it is indeed with pleasure that the class of 1915 welcomes you. -------------------■----i-nririi j History In the clear, cold dawn of the year nineteen-hundred-eleven, ninety little shivering and frightened Freshmen, entered the realms of high school life. We were not the modern species of Freshman, but the good old-fashioned verdant type—“Coming events cast their shadows before —and our class promised great things, but none expected that in four years it would consist of such a conglomeration of varied talents, stellar athletes, debaters, readers, actresses, politicians, socialists, suffragettes and heart smashers. Our first break into the affairs of the school was w’hen Bill George purchased a football suit, spending twenty dollars, and after two nights of practice, quit in disgust. The reason? Well, he did not cause the sensation he expected. One morning shortly before Christmas, wre no- ticed a change in one of our prominent members. Oh, how awkward he did look! But Chester's father had had a properous summer and fall and could afford to buy enough goods to put cuffs on his Young Hopeful’s trousers. After mid-year examination, Florence Fogler, our valedictor- ian, her sister Doris, and Afton Orton, entered our class. During this term, we entered into politics, “Red” Goucher being elected president by the girls of the One-A class. Thus closed the hardest part of our High School years, and we soon found ourselves deep in the mysteries of our second year. By this time we felt that we had made a place for ourselves among the upper classmen, so we began to branch out into the many school activities. We were accordingly moved to the second floor and a few were honored by being seated in the Assembly. Will George and John Branger made the football team. How happy we were! It was during this year that a little freckled faced girl entered our class. Her Park City manners certainly did cause a great commotion. At that time we did not dream that Dorothy Powell's gift of speech w ould bring our class such fame. Then came basketball; “Mike” Allen, “Red” Goucher, and “Moose” Branger made the team. We won second place at the tourna- ment that year. But misfortune befell one of our members, for when Thurston Cothron attempted to enter the declamatory, he no sooner reached the platform, than Oh! Horrors!—he was completely “fussed, for there in the front row was Georgia’s smiling face. The completion of this year meant the end of our infancy; we were nowr grown-up Juniors. The year had scarcely begun when we found ourselves plunged into all sorts of activities, wdiich began with the Junior party at the Masonic hall. Soon after that followed the Junior-Senior masquerade. This was a great year for football, but nothing can describe our dismay and grief at losing the championship to Butte by a score of 7 to 6. We returned from our Christmas vacation to a very busy time, as wre were moving into the new high school building, and celebrating our arrival by taking the mid-year examinations. Not only the successful basketball team, but also the track team, was composed chiefly of members from our class, namely: “Bill” George, “Mike” Allen, “Red” Goucher, “Moose” Branger. Mickie” O’Donnell, who had entered only that year, “Kenny” Armitage and many others. But by far the most successful of our efforts resulted in the Junior play, “She Stoops to Conquer.” The dramatic ability shown far surpassed anything we had anticipated, and especially Meredith Davies, in the role of “Tony Lumpkin,” for you know Meredith s chief delight is black eyes and brilliant retorts. Our pride was more than doubled when Richard Jacobs and Dorothy Powell were given a place on the debating team, and also when Dorothy won the declamatory contest. In order to keep before the public eye, we introduced the custom of the Juniors wearing their Senior class pins, much to the disgust of the then existing Senior class. A most successful year was completed by the Junior-Senior banquet, by far the greatest social event of the season. Thus we concluded one of the two happiest years in our High school life, and the fall of nineteen-hundred fourteen saw the largest class in the history of the school enter into the grave and dignified duties of Seniors. We were seventy-five strong, but three of our number soon left to take up other duties. This was the first year in our history that we were seated in the same room, but we certainly did make up for lost time and if you wish to go further into this matter just ask Miss Ella Johnston. Our Senior year has been an unusually active one. The first social affair was a Hard Times party, one where all could shine, and later fol- lowed the Junior-Senior masquerade. However, football was more import- ant about this time of the year and we had a wonderful team, the Champ- ions of Montana, for the first time in seven years. Our class was especially proud of this team as one of our classmates was captain and five others on the team. After the first semester. Flora Brown left for Boston and Gladys Spear was already in New York. George Shepard left to teach school in Broadview, James Elliot spent three months in Honolulu per- fecting himself in the “Hula Hula,” while Thurston Cothron. Geraldine Dafoe. Leonard Hays, Frances Higl ee, and Frank Savaresy, feeling that they had gained sufficient knowledge from our association, also left. Rut we are very glad to have them back with us for Commencement week. Great interest was shown in debate as Dorothy Powell and Irene Shepherd were members of the team. However, our team did not make much headway, hut “success is not in never failing, but rising every time you fall.” If none of you has felt the pangs of defeat, just ask Irene Shepherd, and, by the way, if any person wishes to win her affections let him sing, “Sympathy.” In basketball and declamatory, our class was well represented, as usual. In March a great honor was conferred upon one of our members when Morgan Bidlake passed his entrance examinations to Annapolis. All of us wish him the greatest success possible in his naval endeavors. One of the most interesting events about this time was a Senior Class meeting. The girls wished to wear caps and gowns for Commencement, but the boys said, “No!” You know they did not approve because they wished to show off their new shoes, hose, neckties and suits, such as you all see them wearing this evening. I now come to the last few weeks, which were busy ones. First came the Junior-Senior banquet, which certainly was a credit to any Junior class, the Glee Club concert, Senior play. “The Candidate,” and the Alumni Prom. I have now given you a few of the important events of our happy school life, and as a parting word, I wish to say to the Class that I hope their future, although we shall not be together, will be as happy and prosperous as the past four vears spent together in the Billings High School. —By ZELLA CARDWELL, ’15. WELL KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that I, William Thom- son. of the class of 1915. of the Billings High School, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do hereby, in behalf of the aforsaid Senior class, make, publish, and declare this will to be the last will and testa- ment of the said Senior class, hereby revoking all former wills, bequests and devises of whatever nature, made by this class; and I do also, in the name of the aforesaid Senior class, give, devise and bequeath, to all those herein and hereafter named by me, all of our estate, of whatever name, title or description, real, personal or mixed, herein and hereafter named: First.—In accordance with the time-honored custom, we, the Seniors, do hereby give, devise, and bequeath, to the Juniors, the Assembly room, and our seats therein. Second.—We furthermore give, and Ijequeath to the aforesaid Jun- iors, our unparalelled histronic ability, which has brought us money and praise from an enthusiastic public. Third.—The Senior Economics class does hereby give its love for Mr. Westergaard to the pupils of the Hardin High School. Fourth.—We, the Senior class, do also give and bequeath all the scraps of paper, pencil shavings, worn-out gum, and out-of-date Independents, left in our desks in the Assembly room, to the janitors of the Billings High School. Fifth.—Walker Smith wills his popularity with the High School girls to “Dutch” Mitchell. Sixth.—Thomas McLean gives his knowledge of the orthographical inhabitants of Webster’s dictionary to Reynolds Leedom. Seventh.—Bertha Molt leaves the wad of half-used Spearmint under the seventh desk in the second row in room 12, to Florence LaVigne. Eighth.—Doris Fogler gives and bequeaths her Physics text l ook, with her love and knowledge of the subject, to Velma Vaughn. Ninth.—Bill Barlow wills his peculiar and indescribable gait to any Junior who can successfully imitate it. Tenth.—Peter Yegen gives and bequeaths his folding pocket comb to “Curley” McLaughlin, hoping it will be as successful in the second case as in the first. Eleventh.—Velma Terrell wills her shortness of stature to Carson Mow re, believing it will help him rise in the world. Twelfth.—Lewis Rinehart gives and bequeaths his individual and not- able style of hairdressing to Kendall Shaules, one of our miniature Fresh- men. Thirteenth.—Meredith Davies bestows his beautiful pink eye upon Louis Morton of the Freshman class. Fourteenth.—Bill George does hereby give, devise, and bequeath his athletic ability and prowess to the three chemistry sharks, believing that it will be Pickens for Green to Pound the pigskin for a goal from the 40- yard line. Fifteenth.—Edwin Osnes leaves his bashfulness to Frank Harris. Sixteenth.—James Monahan presents the red bristles which adorn his head to the Rubbersett Shaving Brush Co., and further requests that they make with said bristles a shaving brush for Brooke Herford. Seventeenth.—Gertrude Miller leaves her antipathy towards boys to Eighteenth.—Mary Conway wills her Hydrogen Sulphide generator which has been a grievance to many of us for a long time, to Viva Hewett. Nineteenth.—Hazel Crowe hereby gives and bequeaths all her hopes of becoming a prima donna to Beth McKedy. Twentieth.—Lloyd Wicks presents Mearl Fagg with a new five-cent piece to go home in the “jitney” bus. Lastly.—We, the Senior class, do hereby constitute and appoint Donald Jones, the cub reporter, the executor of this, our last will and testament; and do hereby will and direct that our said executor be required to give fifteen Tribune premium coupons as security for the faithful discharge of said trust. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have hereunto set our hands and seal, this first day of June, A.D., nineteen hundred and fifteen (1915.) —THE SENIORS OF 1915. (Seal) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Senior class, as and for their last will and testament, in the presence of us, who at their request, in their presence and in the presence of each other, have hereunto sub- scribed our names as attesting witnesses to said instrument. —C. W. ABELE, Boys’ Secretary Y.M.C.A. —JOHN W. GATES, Manager Billings Bill Posting Co. —JAS. R. GOSS, Ex-Member of School Board. On a bright May day I was dreaming the hours away, On the future, idly musing, Thinking that I would give Part of the years I’ve yet to live If I were the book of fate perusing. And I wondered if today Twenty years behind us lay. What each of you would be? An answer whispered by the breeze. Came softly from among the trees; This is what the wind told me. Florence Fogler and Martha Larimer Are instructors at a woman’s college. But I hardly feel that Nina Steele In married life uses all her knowledge. Duncan Thomson, so intellectual. Is a noted professor at Yale. While William, the other Thomson brother, Is warden of the county jail. Up at Laurel are two bright doctors. Who cut and dope and cure and kill, But whatever they do to any of you, McKittrick and Hervey always send a bill. Morgan Bidlake is in the Navy, Scrubbing decks on a battleship. Helen Redford drives a red Ford. Carrying passengers at a jitney a trip. A famous speaker and reader Is Gertrude Miller, a blonde young lady. George Hays, his friends does amaze With business deals quite shady. With a side show’ in a circus, Grace Myers is a snake charmer. And Jessie Osnes wratches and sees That nothing tries to harm her. “Mike” Allen has gone insane, In an asylum he raves and rages. You’ll be taken back to learn that Irene Mack Is the person w ho guards the cages. Gladys Spear and Flora Brown are famous As fearless, daring acrobats. You’ll probably see Frances Higbee, For she runs a home for trained cats. Margie Brown owns a clothing store, And charges all the law will allow. Over Niagara in a barrel went Velma Terrell, She’s a motion-picture actress now. Vera Fritz has married five times. As a famous violinist, Mildred Mack has her wishes. Singing a little ditty in Park City, Gertrude Harris does the dinner dishes. As the wife of a prosperous banker Georgia Snow arises very late in the morn. I suppose you’ve heard Irene Shepherd Is ranching on the Little Big Horn. Frank Savaresy owns a banana stand. Richard Jacobs with a hand-organ is found. While Davies, cute in a monkey’s suit. Dances and passes the hat around. Thurston Cothron owns two banks. And has all kinds of money. Near Park City is a farm right pretty Where Cedric Nelson raises bees and honey. A blacksmith under a boiling sun. Walker Smith sweats and pounds. In Boston town, our friend Keith Brown, As dogcatcher goes the rounds. Iledwig Lehfeldt helps Brooke Herford Run a large dry-land farm. Geraldine Dafoe and Hazel Crowe As lady cops keep people from harm. Leonard Hays owns an express company. Verne Lamport is an engineer. Cross old creatures are two schoolteachers. Beatrice Snow and Bessie Fear. Harold O’Donnell, a lawyer of fame. Practices daily at the bar. Lewis Rinehart, as a young man smart. Is stage-manager at the “Star.” James Elliot on a Hawaiin plantation, Nurses an aching heart, While Irene Huse earnestly pursues Ephemereal Fame through vocational art. Armitage and McLean live by a brewery, That runs both day and night. Will George, a minister, with actions sinister. Is giving them an awful fight. Mary Conway, chemically inclined. Manufactures pills that are all the rage. Mashaw and Alice Woods are there with the goods, They’re dancing now on the vaudeville stage. Minnie Girson owns the hotel Where John Hannah is a cook. Emma Shultz and Clara Shepard, Have just written a popular book. Lloyd Wicks owns fifty irrigated farms, And works them all himself. James Monahan is a railroad man, Jeanette Cheeseman cooks his meals, herself. “Red” Goucher is successful and owns A troupe of trained fishes. When her seven dogs howl, Old Maid Powell Hits them with the dishes. In Germany Pete Yegen takes his Ingersoll And looks at the “Watch on the Rhine,” Then turns with a bowT to his frau And says, “Gee, Zella, I’m glad you was mine.” The wind stopped blowing. So I am not knowing What for myself is meant. But I am well content With the hours I have spent. Learning your futures glowing. (Passed by the Board of Censors.) —WILLIAM BARLOW. Six years ago little Tommy was introduced to the Senior class of our High School, and he has been a member of the same ever since. Tommy holds a very high position in our class because of the fact that his wonderful and mystical power is exercised over all of us. He is an honorary and silent member, but is looked up to by every individual of the class. Tommy Hawk is a very peculiar character, that is, he has such queer ways of performing his unlimited duties. He speaks not one word of Eng- lish, but talks solely in the sign language. He was brought up under the ! elief that actions speak louder than words. When the class of '14 presented him to our class, he was in a very good condition, having had to perform only a few duties. I am very sorry to state that since that time he has had many occa- sions to perform his mystical ceremonies.. In the past our class has been divided as to action upon certain sub- jects, and, of course, this has resulted in numerous quarrels among our- selves. I will try to relate one particular instance in which “Tommy” was called upon to perform one of his wonderful and mystical operations. A class meeting had been called to discuss the garbs in which we were to be clad during our graduation exercises. Mr. McKittrick, our president, had just announced the purpose of the meeting when, different members of the class began to shout, “We won’t wear caps and gowns.” “Why I would rather wear pajamas and sit in the front row.” “Just imagine it.” “We would look like a bunch of ninnies.” The president shouted, “Keep quiet! Shut up! Silence! Order!” but no one heard. Suddenly there was a terrific clamor, a deep thundering and then the room grew dark and gloomy. However, there was one bright light in the distance, which we could all see, and that was the light of purity, honesty, courtesy, intelligence and fair-play, which gleamed forth from our little friend, the Tomahawk. It came dazzling abruptly toward us, with an angry appearance, and gazed directly into the eyes of every pupil. Suddenly it gradually began to wave and spin in the air, thus creating many peculiar sounds, which were very displeasing to our ears. Tommy Hawk then reverently withdrew and disappeared in the mist. After he had gone, we looked at one another with astonishment. The performance which had just gone on before us had taught us a lesson. The president was the first to speak after this interruption, and he said, “Now. if anyone has anything to say, address the chair and you may have the floor.” After that our meetings proceeded rapidly, and without quarrels. That, fellow students, is merely one of the many instances in which little Tommy showed his intelligence and leadership. So, Juniors, let me present to you, this Tomahawk, and may he be of as much aid to you in solving your class problems as he has been to us. —F. SAVARESY. Jr., ’15. I. Lung is the way our feet have come. And thorny too, and rough for some,— But now' the goal salutes our gaze, The last of happy High School days. EL How oft we have discouraged felt, When long, hard lessons we were dealt; Still we kept on, and on, and on, And now' for us, they all are gone. in. We stand beside life's rushing stream, With love and hope,—perchance a dream. Our school is but the starting place, In life we run the onward race. IV. 'Tis hard to leave our old school home, And face the trials of life,— But harder still to part with friends Who helped us through the strife. V. Yet may the orange and the black wave on. Proudly o'er each lad and lass, And still remember to look back And say,—“There was a class!” VI. As Freshmen, school was but a play, And we composed the caste; How now we laugh when we recall Our silly dreams, long past. VII. As Seniors our thoughts more serious are, For the future lies ahead. Will Billings High be proud of us? Tt will!” we all have said. VIII. So here’s to the Class of Old '15, May it never number less. But the paths of the future lead each on, To the bright goal of success. —ALICE WOODS, T5. The Class of 1915 this night bids you farewell. As a class we perhaps shall never meet you again, but we want you always to remember us with a kindly spirit. In the past you have been our friends; given us our new building, made our surroundings so pleasant that we were inspired to finish our High School course. So now- we want you always to feel that we shall be your friends— I think this passage from Emerson expresses best what I mean by “friend. “Happy is the house that shelters a friend. Friendship is fit for serene days, graceful gifts and country rambles, but also for rough roads and hard fare, shipwreck, poverty and persecution. The only way to have a friend is to be one. We shall be loyal to our city, to our school, and to each other. We perhaps have not always lived up to the best that is in us, perhaps we have not acted as w?e should at times, but in general the memory of our class will not be a discredit to us. We hoj e the pleasant events of our school life will so far outweigh the unpleasant that gradually the unpleasant will fade from your memory, leaving only kindly recollections. We ha e given you athletes, debaters, and speakers; by our athletes we have given our High School a clean name in other cities, and we feel we can alwavs be proud of our class and of our school. Be certain that wherever you meet a member of the Class of 1915, you are finding someone who is always willing and ready to offer the best he has. If each one of us does as he would like to hear of his classmates doing, we shall be a credit to the school wherever we go. We shall always Praise our High School, and speak with the honest conviction that we are not attempting to give it unmerited commendation. We ourselves realize what we owe our teachers. At times they have reemed too strict, unjust and exacting, but it is now evident that they have always been good at heart, and have merely done what they thought best. Their guiding hands have lead us for four years through the difficulties of our studies, and we sincerely appreciate their efforts in our behalf. Then let us remember that if the way is always made perfectly smooth for us, we are never going to develop any character. At times the road to knowledge has seemed rough and hard, but we have at last reached a resting place, to stop and look back upon what has l een traversed. Seen in retrospect the way is not so rough as in prospect. Far awav are heights of learning yet to be ascended. Perhaps this is all the school education some of us w ill ever receive, but by no means are our days of learning over. Whatever future course is ours, there is always something new to be learn- cd. It is impossible ever to reach the point where we know everything in the line of our work. Mistakes, more or less serious, will be made, yet these are only milestones in the road to success. Our High School courses have given us a training broad enough to find at once positions in our chosen vocations. At first we shall not all find our proper places, and for a time shall be unhappy in what we thought our life work. But all affairs have a tendency to right themselves if left alone, so at length we shall all be satisfied. If everything came too easily, then there would be no feeling of joy or pride in attaining success. When we become successful, we can then be of service to our school. When we reach the point where we are of some influence, we shall relate with pride our days here. We shall always remember our school with great affection, and as we grow older, and enter broader fields, still keep ourselves young in mind and take an active interest in the affairs of the High School, whether of studies or of student organization. The future looks bright to us now, but after the first few hard knocks we shall probably wish ourselves back in the days when we had such good times in the high school, when no one knocked, and everyone was friendly. Really, the most important event in our stay here is the formation of friendships, both with fellow students and with teachers. Nothing costs so much as friendship; we must always stand ready to help our friends under any circumstances, to condone their faults and overlook their frail ties; but nothing returns so much—the happy comradeship, quick sym- pathy, and mutual interests. As we stand here tonight, like ships in a safe harbor ready to leave port, we look back over the four years of our High School life, with joy and sorrow, gratification and dissatisfaction, pride and shame, and all the intermingled emotions of a varied career; we feel that we have had a happy time here, and that we shall indeed be sad to leave all the friendships we have formed here, all the customs and traditions of our school, the fine spirit of the students, and all the uplifting influences which have helped in making us what we are. But the moment of parting is at hand—all this we must leave, and never return; so farewell, friends, and may we meet again. CAST OF CHARACTERS Hon. James Hackler, county chairman.......................William George Tilford Wheeler, the candidate........................Chester McKittrick Elias Rigby, opposition candidate for prosecuting attorney. . Verne Lamport Mrs. Rigby...............................................Georgia Snow Lucy Rigby, their daughter...............................Mary Conway Jefferson Briscoe, whose wife keeps a boarding house Hal O’Donnell Mrs. Briscoe.............................................Helen Bedford Jupiter Pettiway, manager of the fife and drum corps Meredith Davies Chick Elsey, an orphan....................................Dorothy Powell Chub Tolliver, the smart boy.............................Irene Shepherd Sassafras Livingston, a touch of local color...............George Hays Riley Cleaver, editor of the “Patriot”.......................John Hannah Wilson Prewitt, editor of the “Banner”......................Lloyd Wicks Joseph Whittacre, a wind-mill agent......................William Barlow Lorena Watkins, a milliner...............................Gertrude Miller Uncle Eck Millberry, an old settler...................William Thompson Vance Jimmison, a storekeeper......................................Peter Yegen Tilly ...................................................Beatrice Sinow' Amos Whitney.............................................James Monahan Cal Barcas, station agent.........................................Cedric Nelson SCHOOL CHILDREN Charlotte Carll Majorie Chappie Jane Chappie Elizabeth Mathewson Kathleen Arnold Elizabeth Snow- Alpha Parham Rachel Parham Ruth Nickey Anna Marie Rademaker Sarah Marie Hewett Mabel George Under direction of Miss Grace Hortense Mattern. Members of the graduating class of the Billings High School delighted a large audience in the school auditorium on May 22 with the presentation of their annual class play, “The Candidate.” The young men and women showed considerable histronic talent and evidence of the most painstaking study and training. It was a finished production in every respect, one that would vie with the regular legitimate stage offerings in completeness. The play is one of George Ade’s best known comedies. The plot is built around the intrigues and schemes of politicians in early western states when personal history was uprooted, his character diagnosed, and the faults of his relations brought into the limelight by the different politi- cal factions. A pretty love affair runs through it, and a touch of pathos is added in the life of the leading c haracter, “The County Chairman.” To pick an individual star in the performance would be working an injustice on the other members of the caste. Each student showed an ease and naturalness that would do credit to professionals. r x « C 3 2 3 a 3 -i C c X H a icp 5? •S - ‘ H ¥• 3 i” - • p- o 1! 65 r rs • -V 't «i — c r- Jr? C IX 3 3 ‘ £3 £ o _ — lie -j 3 • 31 O P □ 3 9 3 a • a, x ? 3- 1 P 3 - 0 - 1 __ c. Z 3 3 X 3 £ x v cr rn z o 50 TJ r 0 c H Pfl 1 « H a pi o 2: o 3 H pi JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS L ft Paulina Powell, vice-president. T’ppcr center: Lloyd Morrison, treasurer. !'OWPr center: Jack Chappie, president. Right: Gertrude Fergus, secretary. CASTE: Mr. Elbert Rogers, a North Carolina farmer..........John Huckleberry Mrs. Anna Rogers, his wife............................Gertrude Fergus Miss Esmeralda Rogers, his daughter..................Harriet Rossiter Dave Hardy,a North Carolinian.............................John Jacobs Mr. Estabrook, a man of leisure.........................Robert Pound Mr. Jack Desmond, an American artist in Paris...........Arnold Walker Miss Nora Desmond, his sister........................... Viva Hewett Miss Kate Desmond, his sister......................Josephine Randolph Marquis De Montessin, a French adventurer..............Lloyd Morrison George Drew, an American speculator.....................Arnold Walker Sophie, a maid....................................... Dorothy Peuhler On January 15, the Junior class presented one of the best amateur plays the city has ever seen. The five hundred persons composing the interested audience that witnessed “Esmeralda” had nothing but praise and congratulations for the entire cast. Before the curtain rose and between acts the High School orchestra under the direction of Miss Harrie Logan, helped to contribute to the success of the evening's entertainment. Special credit is due to Miss Grace Mattern, the director of the play, for its success. John Huckleberry, in the role of Mr. Rogers, an elderly North Carolina farmer, won the applause of the audience, from the first curtain through to the last act. He brought peals of laughter with his submissive manner before the lightening flashes of his irate wife, a difficult part well portrayed by Miss Gertrude Fergus. Miss Viva Hewett and Miss Harriet Rossiter, both carried heavy parts which where unusally well presented. Robert Pound, John Jacobs, Arnold Walker and Lloyd Morrison, each carried parts that were well worked out. Miss Josephine Randolph received many congratulations for the natural manner in which she acted her part. Dorothy Puehler made a charming maid. The production was replete with scenic effects, carefully planned and carried out by Lewis Rinehart, stage manager. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Oarolyn Reynolds, vice-president. Upper center: Frank Mitchell, president. Lower center: Grace Walker, secretary. Right: Arthur Garrigus, treasurer, FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Allen Alderson, president: Marie George, vice-president; Alex Fraser, treasurer; Glenn McKiltrick, secretary. V4 (With apologies to Longfellow.) Under the dreaded High School roof, A flightened Freshie stands, The child, a scrawny boy is he With large and bony hands; And the muscles of his long, thin arms Are weal as rubber bands. Day in, day out, from first to sixth. He digs with all his might, And tries to solve the problems That just will not come out right; Then he takes his long way home To study ’till midnight. His hair is thick, and black, and long. His face is like a pan, His nose aspires, his freckles largo. Would fill a good-sized can ; He dares not look into a face. For he knows not any man. Sophomores strolling home from school Gaze on with gleeful looks, And think how they, when first they came Were wont to pack home books; And how they burned the “midnight oil,” Til the gas bill looked like spooks. Toiling, rejoicing, sorrowing, Thru Freshman year he goes, He’s earned a year’s repose. Each month brings a new report With ‘E’s’ and ‘GV and woes; ’Til by the time he’s a Sophomore, noHoTiiv row km All hopes for hor.ors in debate were lost this year when before the Stillwater orators, Billings High went down to defeat early in January. The team composed of John Jacobs, Dorothy Powell and Irene Shep- herd. gave promise of much ability, but with our first debate all hope of further progress was cut off. There is a much needed change in the management of the debate work of the state wrhercby a deserving team may still have a chance—even though foitune gees against her in the first trial. Billings High is losing many good speakers this year, but there is plenty of material left. Next year we hope for practice in debate work even though it does not mean a trip to Missoula and a state championship victory. Aumuml Kxft@mp©raim@©iuis Counted _____________________________________ JOHN JACOBS The extemporaneous contest held annually for the purpose of choosing a speaker to compete in the state contest held in connection with the basketball tournament at Bozeman under the auspices of the Montana State College, took place in the High School auditorium late in February. The contest was for those who were successful in the preliminary contests in which over fifty students entered. The decision of the judges, Mrs. David Roe, C. G. Cisel and Ward H. Nye, resulted in the selection of John Jacobs of the Junior class as Billings High’s representative. At Bozeman, competing with the best speakers in the state. Mr. Jacobs, after qualifying in the preliminary contest, took third place in the finals. This was the first time that a representative of Billings High School has won honors in a public speaking contest, and we feel justly proud of John Jacobs. Amraml Decl msitoiry Ccmtaft INIKOTHT POW H I, JOHN JACOBS On May 1, there was held in the auditorium the annual declamatory contest. John Jacobs won the David Roe prize of $10 for first place and repre- sented the Billings High School at the interscholastic declamatory contest held by the University of Montana at Missoula on May 13. Dorothy Powell was awarded the David Roe prize of $5.00 for second place. Thinl place and a prize of $3.00 given by Supt. Ward H. Nye, was given to Mirron Melvin. The judges of the contest were Mrs. David Roe, R. B. Curtis and Mr. Van Tassell of St. Paul, Minn. At Missoula Mr. Jacobs again won honors, receiving third place after competing with the best speakers in the state. B. H. S. GLEE CLUB Top row. loft to right: Myrtle Fowler, Edith Townsend. Bertha Molt. Altia Kastman. I irector Vinnie Burton. Alice Baker. Elate Tschudy, Kthel Smith. Muriel Perkins. Second row: Harriet Kossiter, Bernndinc Prater, Grace Myers, Florence LuVigne. Marga ret la Brown, Nina Steele, Marion Nichols. Henrietta Hanson, Thelma Fulmer, Eva Mallender. Third row: Dorothy Puehler, Hazel Orowe, Helen Bedford, Dorothy Powell, Beatrice Ronwick, Margaret Davies, Elizabeth Haw- thorn, Florence Mack. Evelyn Gross. Bottom row: Mlrron Melvin, Annabel Arnott, Pauline Powell, Gertrude Miller, Mary Conway, Irene Mack. Dorothy Poindexter, Luella Ling. I nder the direction of Miss Vinnie Burton, the Glee Club has just passed through Its most successful year. There has been more interest on the part of the students, consequently better results. The result of hard work and excellent training was shown on May 14 when the club presented a varied program that was enthusiastically received. r Imparlinc® ®{f Aftlkteio Sua Oir HngSa Sdhiodl By ROBERT M. ROY, Athletic Coach. A high school cuniculum that does not include a course in ath- letics or physical training is about as useful as a man with one leg. It is incomplete. The one leg he has is of little use to him without the other one. This has been dem- onstrated again and again in the past ten years. The heads of our larger universities have given the subject much thought and debate and today, instead of the college athlete being looked upon as a tough town character or reprobate, he is given the same degree of honor as one who is particularly brilliant in chemistry, physics or any other subject in the college course. In fact, in all of our lead- ing schools throughout the coun- try, particularly in the cast and middle west, the work in physical training is compulsory and, unless a student is proficient in some of the leading branches in his course, he is denied his diploma. This being true in our larger institu- tions, why not exact it in our High school ? There are two classes of high school students—those who are preparing lor college and those who will enter immediately upon their life s work. The latter class contains by far the greater number of high school students. Good health and a body that is physically fit is the most valuable asset that a man or woman can bring to his career. This is equally true whether his time is to be sepnt in an office chair or put in the open. It is a well known fact that the mind in a physically strong body is more capable of meeting the vicissitudes of life than that of one with an anemic disposition. As for the student who is contemplating the continuance of his studies in college it is different. The physical development there will be attended to by those of authority. As I have already stated, he will have require- ments to fulfill and will receive credit for his work in the gymnasium or’ on the football field. Consequently his interest is aroused as he is compelled to take the work outlined in this course the same as he is required to take the specified work in mathematics or science. The main difficulty in High School is to get the students interested. It is true that everyone cannot play football or high jump five feet eight in- ches. but of all the various sports in the physical training course, there are certainly some that will fit each and every student, both boys and girls. In the universities the course is conducted in this way; each student is re- quired to spend a specified number of hours each week in gymnasium work or calisthenics. Besides this he is allowed to choose a sport. The list of these is varied and includes in addition to the more popular ones of foot- ball. baseball, and track work, tennis, golf, rowing, swimming, cross-coun- try walking and running. Some plan similar to this could be adopted by the Billings High School. A gymnasium is a fine thing for the High School but. more important than this, is the one who is to have charge of this department. At the head should be a man of experience and exceptional knowledge of the course. Would it be considered correct to put at the head of an industrial school a teacher of Latin just because he was a teacher and had at times visited several schools where this course was maintained? No. Then neither is it just to have a man with no ability whatsoever in athletics to head this department. It is more than necessary for him to be capable for the instruction here is chiefly by observation and demonstration. Obed- ience is essential and the same order and deportment can be maintained on the athletic field as in the class room. Success in the department should not be gauged by the number of win- ning teams turned out, but, by the interest shown in the various branches. No basket ball squad can be complete when it is limited to six or seven members, and the same is true in the remaining sports. It requires com- petition and to get this, interest must first be aroused. It is undoubtedly true that an athlete cannot be developed in a week or two or even a season and to get results; interest must be created among the younger element in the grade schools. While it is probably not as fundamental to establish a separate department here, it is absolutely nec- essary that the rudiments of correct living, breathing, and exercising should be understood. The head of the high school physical training de- ment could have supervision here also and it would also be to the high school's advantage, as it would furnish an idea of the ability of those who will sooner or later be enrolled in the high school. He could visit each class room once a month and have them perform calisthenics and then mark their grade accordingly. Printed instructions could be left w ith the teacher in charge and from these daily exercises could be had. Teams in the var- ious branches of athletics could be organized and regular games scheduled. An annual field day exercise could be held where every pupil in the grades and high school could take part. Coaches for these teams could be had from the successful athletes in high school. In conclusion, it is no doubt proper to add that out of every ten ath- letes graduated from our universities, seven would not have continued their education had it not been for the strong ties of athletics. What difference does it make whether it is athletics, debating, dramatics, orchestra or band work, just as long as it is beneficial and is a means of attraction for the younger generation to attain the highest education possible. If this is true of college work, it is also true of the high school and before long, with increased interest in athletics we shall soon have ninety per cent of our boys continuing in the high school courses, instead of only fifty per cent, the present figure. Even with the inadequate system used in the past, results here in our own town are very evident. Thanks to the Young Men’s Christian Association wrhich has done good work itself and made things much easier for us. By Captain-elect FRANK MITCHELL. Billing’s High school needs a football team. She deserves the best team the undergraduates can can produce. She has a reputation to uphold. The glooms say we cannot put out a winning team. They say we will lose our best men, but they said that one, two and three years ago. They say the city has had enough high school football, that they won’t support it strongly next year — but haven’t we nut money in the city treasury with our field rent and percentages? They don’t stop to think that we have five hundred able- bodied students, who are going to support that team as never before. They say we shall have no individual star! Granting them that, we shall have eleven stars, each as bright as his fellow star; we shall play as a team of equals Fellows, we need you next year. You—not the other fellow, are the one who will make the team, it's not only we, but the other graduates and friends all over the country who are watching you—don’t go back on them! Show “Bill George, “Jud Covert and “Fung” Nelson, our spirit is not dead. There is but one way in which you can make such a team. Live with that purpose. Keep it in mind all summer, that “I’m one of the boys my school will have to call on to put on the gridiron a successful eleven.” Then think, plan and work things with that in mind. Do not thoughtlessly do things that will hurt either your mental or physical powers. Before you light that “pill” think, “What is this going to do to me—will it keep me off the team in the fall?” Think this and the old B. H. S. next September will see the most enthusiastic lot of students in its history. Let’s one and all help to make the team of 1915 a grand success! —“DUTCH.” HERE IS THE B. H. S. BASKETBALL TEAM AftMeftnc J The athletic teams representing the Billings High School this year have made the following scores: Billings Billings Billings Billings Billings Billings Billings FOOTBALL 19 Sheridan ..................... 0 0 Montana State College........ 21 69 Sheridan ..................... 0 89 Bozeman ...................... 0 63 Miles City Independents...... 3 0 Great Falls................... 0 65 Missoula ..................... 0 BASKETBALL Billings .... 32 Red Lodge . .. 12 Billings .... 47 Big Timber ... 12 Billings .... 52 Miles City Independents. . . . . . 18 Billings .... 66 Red Lodge ...11 Billings .... 42 Lewistown ...12 Billings .... 44 Lewistown ...32 Billings .... 47 Billings Polytechnic ...11 Billings .... 35 Helena ...18 TOURNAMENT BASKETBALL 29 Three Forks................. 7 41 Wibaux...................... 6 17 Helena......................20 23 Fergus County.............. 25 Billings Billings Billings Billings The captain of the 1914 football team as he was when he was a good boy WILLIAM B. GEORGE—“Baby Bill” A dF 1914=15 Real amd Imagimsury wwww September— 1. —School started today accompanied by much wailing and gnashing of the teeth. Budding Seniors transplanted to assembly. 2. —Orthello Smith gets lost on way to Latin class; found under piano in Assembly by Miss Johnston. 3. —A large number of slaves driven by R. Roy start football practice. 4. —Zella Cardwell started in school. Peter Yegen smiled all day. 5. —Football squad practice in mud. 7.—Kyote staff elected. Richard Jacobs, editor. 12.—French and German teams engage in bloody combat at South Park. German victory. 14.—Election of Senior class officers. C. McKittrick in one act play, entitled, “From the Farm to the Presidency.” 17. —Verne Lamport carefully scans list of eligible Senior girls. 18. —Senior Hard Times party. Verne came alone. 19. —French and Germans meet again. Another German victory. 22.—Velma Terrell steps up on desk platform to speak to Miss Johnston and bumps head on Assembly ceiling. 25. —Football team left for Sheridan. 26. —Revenge! Sheridan beaten at Sheridan. October— 1. —R. A. Waite addresses assembly. 2. —Y. M. C. A. banquet. Most of the fellows leave with an increased appetite. 3. —Bozeman Aggies wallow through the mud to a hard-earned victory over our lighter team. 6.—Great excitement in Room I. Everett Watkins fell through a crack in the floor. 8- —Sophomore girls especially popular with Senior and Junior boys. 9- —Sophomore masquerade. Enthusiastic attendance by Junior and Senior boys. 12.—Lewis Rinehart had his hair cut today. 17.—Billings bumps Sheridan again. 20.—B. Snow stumbles while going down stairs and falls alighting gracefully upon one ear. 23. —Seats of the 7th period Public Speaking Class changed in the inter- ests of law and order. 24. —Another French and German conflict. Another German victory. Halloween pally and masquerade of Junior-Senior classes at Elks' hall. Varied costumes, good times, big eats. 27.—Rev. Mecklenburg speaks on “Efficiency ’ 31.—Bozeman walloped 89 to 0. November— 2.—Discovering that Thanksgiving is approaching James Wilson takes out $1,000 life insurance. , .. 4. —Martha Larimer submits, “The Rime of an Ancient Mariner, as one of Tennyson's best known works. We sympathize with Tennyson. 5. —Rev. Shepard talks upon “Salt. Very entertaining to the Fresh- men, who are treated as the salt of the earth by the faculty. 7.—Billings 63, Miles City 3. Sufficiency. 9.—Morgan Bidlake fails to see Carson Mowre sitting upon the South steps and steps on him. The doctors hope that the footprints will wear out in due course. 10-11-12.—Preliminary debates. Thirty-seven candidate torture three judges with fiendish ingenuity. . . 13. _The team left for Great Falls after narrowly catching the tram. 14. —Billings 0, Great Falls 0. 15. —The team came home. . „ 21.___Red, Harris, Bidlake, and others, get favorable mention in bulletins for their dislike of practice. Red got sore. 24.—Thanksgiving Kyote out. 26.—Turkey day. Billings 65. Missoula 0. Football squad and Mis- soula team entertained free of charge at Babcock theater. 30.—Ranks of students decimated by gastronic casualties. December— 1. —Christmas is coming! 2. _Dramatic club met and all members survived. 5___Billings never won from Butte. They wouldn’t play. 7.__Debate finals. Shepard, Powell, Jacobs and Shepherd, debate team g,__Florence Fogler arrived on time this A.M. What’s the matter Florence? P. S.—So did Mary Conway. 9,__Tom McLean swallows his tongue and nearly chokes trying to a 14-l5 Teachers get free meals at Industrial hall. Is it possible that the crossness so prevalent throughout the week was related to this fact. 18.—First basketball game. Won easily. 22. —Christmas Kyote. 23. _Orchestra makes a determined assault upon harmony. __Vacation. 25.__Merry Christmas! Same old story. Things wfe didnt want, nothing we wanted. January— 1._.We all turn over a new leaf, and make and 4—School again. Oh! Horror! Horror! break our resolutions. 6. —Miss Mat tern is somewhat busy. 7. —Still busier. 8. —Junior play. “Dutch” makes dates with two different girls and misses both of them. 9. —Robert Pound entertained Junior caste. Billings 47, Big Timber 12. 11-15.—Examinations. 12.—Frank Harris gets up at 2 o’clock to cram Geometry and finds at 8:30 that it doesn’t come till tomorrow. 16.—James Eliot left for Hawaii. 18. —New term. Irene Huse and G. Snow look quite lonely. 19. —Georgia looks prosperous. Thurston Cothron goes to work in bank. 20. —Mr. McCall receives about twenty young men applicants for post- graduate studies.—Miss Birely is one of our new teachers. 22.—Billings 66, Red Lodge 11. Debating team loses decision at Colum- bus. 25.—Senior girls go around demanding culinary contributions. 31.—Cake sale. $100.00 profit, February— 1.—Miss Daley, Miss Birely, Mr. Shirley, all indisposed. Was it too much cake? 4. —Mrs. Alice Wicklund McLeod and Professor Bateman entertain with a program of reading and music. 5. —Billings 42, Lewistown 12. 8. —Pauline Powell and Grace Goddard nearly expelled from Domestic Science. While boiling some water they allowed it to burn. 9. —Bernard Considine fails to get into an argument with some tea- cher. He also failed to come to school. 12.—Lincoln’s birthday. No school. 18.—C. H. Bowman talks to assembly on mining, and to Seniors on engineering. Mike Allen decides to become an engineer, when he hears that higher mathematics are necessary. 20.—Billings 44, Lewistown 32. Several cases of heart failure at the game. 22. —Thanks, Mr. Washington. No school. 23. —Preliminary Extemporaneous contest. 27.—Billings 47, Polytechnic 11. March— 1.—Extemporaneous Final. Jacobs brothers grab the honors. John first, as usual. 4. —Dramatic club have a “dress up” party at Miss Mattern’s. Bas- ketball team and R. Roy present also. 5. —Billings 37, Helena 18. 10. —Our hopes leave for the tournament. 11. —Good news. We won. 12. —Better news. We won again. 13. —Curses! We lost twice. Jacobs wins third. 14. —John Jacobs brings the bunch home. 16.—Dog fight in assembly. Seniors discussed caps and gowns in a polite manner. 18.—While smoking, George Hays observed his mother coming and swallowed his cigarette to hide it. George ate healing powder and salve the rest of the week. 19.—Harry Beeman fell all over the assembly floor. 22.—Carnival committees get busy. 27.—Carnival night. Everyone sees the “Oriental Dances ’ 29.—Easter vacation starts. Cleanup week for the carnival. April— 5.—More school. Only two months left. 8. —Committee begins work for Senior play. 9. —Bill George gets “high-toned.” His father bought a Ford. 16.—Frank Mitchell elected football captain at a party at Coach Roy’s house. 20.—Caste chosen for Senior play. 23.—Preliminary declamatory contest. 25.—James Elliot returns. 26-30.—Pictures of classes, glee club, teams, play casts, etc., taken. 30.—J. Jacobs, “The Man With One Talent,” brings home the bacon in declamatory final. May— 3.—Only five weeks left. I.—Mr. McCall announces Class Day program. 7.—Junior-Senior banquet. Great time. Bill George takes teachers home in “jitney” bus. They each paid five cents, and the driver made Bil1 cough up another “jitney” apiece. Bill says it was worth it. 14.—Glee Club concert. W'ho said harmony? 21.—Senior play. 28.—Alumni dance. 30.- -Baccalaureate Sunday. June— 1.—Class Day. 3.—Graduation exercises. GOOD NIGHT! WELL-KNOWN FICTION. NOTICE BOYS: All these good books for true boys, by Horatio Alger, 10 cents apiece; your pick of the lot. Roaming Richard, the editor boy. (Plenty of lively action.) Bowlegged Bill, the football star. (Read how Bill got his nose smashed) Daredevil Davies, the boy desperado. (Words inadequate!) Murderous Morgan, the train robber. Hungry Hannah, or John, the Messenger Boy. Mashing Mashffw. Truthful Tom, or the History of Webster's Dictionary. The Rising Generation—Freshman Class. A Fighting Chance—Graduation. The Danger Mark—70. The Spoilers—Miss Wolgamot’s pencils. Fairy Tales—Excuses for being late. Victors—Graduates. Innocents Abroad—Freshies at the bluffs. Seats of the Mighty—Faculty chairs. Midsummer Night’s Dream—100 in test. The Second Generation—The Sophomores. The Tempest—An interview with Mr. McCall. 70-75 or Flunk—The faculty. The Battle Ground—The Athletic field. Prisoners of Chance—B. H. S. students. Up From Slavery—From Freshman to Senior. Treasure of Heaven—A diploma. The Choir Invisible—Girls’ Glee cluh. SENIOR AMBITIONS Georgia Snow—To sell tickets at the Regent. Mary Conway—To invent a shock absorber for Indian side-cars. Irene Huse—To be Governess of Hawaii. Red Goucher—To look like my class picture. Mike Allen—To spring more jokes than I learn at the Marcus-Loew. Chester McKittrick—To keep order in Senior class. Edwin Osness—To fit my basketball suit. Afton Orton—To teach school at the “Poly.” Helen Redford—To be a bicycle performer, (at night.) Thurston Cothron—Ask Georgia. Doris Fogler—To “draw” some attention. Kenny Armitage—To love “chicken” necks. George Hays—To run a “jitney” bus. Bill Barlow—To do something useful. Cedric Nelson—To be president of a “pep” manufacturing company. R. Jacobs—To walk without bumping his knees. Peter Yegen—To ride in a crowded “jitney.” Alice Woods—To return to Missouri. John Mashaw—To be a village “cut-up.” James Elliot—To give instruction in the “Hula Hula.” DREAMING— “I’ve something sweet to tell you,” My teacher said to me, “Last month . I’m sorry to say you flunked. But this one you got an ‘E,’ ” An extract from the “Kyote” when Miss Birely was a Junior in B.H.S. (We need not mention the date.) “Ester Birely has a fad. Of making all her playmates sad. In cheating them of all their beaux. Thinking naught of their sorrows and woes.” —also— “She had eyes like the brown of the Butterflies wings.” —E. BIRELY. To pass or not to pass, that is the question. Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of indignant teacher?. Or to take up study against a sea of lessons, And by study get them: To study, to shock No more: and by a sleep to say we end The headache and the thousand natural shocks. That school work is heir to. Tis a consummation Devoutly to be wished. To study; to sleep. To sleep? Perchance to dream, for there’s the rub. For in that sleep from over-study, what dreams may come. When we have cut all classes for a month. Must give us pause. There’s the respect That makes calamity of so much cutting. —SHAKESPEARE, Jr. Did you buy the “Kyoto,” or is it a borrowed one you’re reading? Miss Bailey (in Chemistry)—What is H2S? I. Shepherd—“It’s mostly smell.” Frank Harris: Say, if your brains w ere dynamite and they should explode, it wouldn’t even muss your hair.” Mr. Westergaard: “You don’t mean to insinuate that 1 am bald- headed. do you?” Miss Johnston (in history): “What kind of a tax did they levy?” Chester McKittrick: “Thumb lax.” William Barlow : “Miss Clark has a very broad mind.” Dutch Mitchell: “Not so large now W. B.: “How do you make that out?” Dutch : “Oh, I just heard her giving Jim Wilson a piece of it.” Miss Mattern: “Now Edith, in giving this selection, open your mouth and throw yourself into it.” Mr. Westergaard: “That was a $200,000 rain.” Dutch: “Yes, it cost me 40 cents for a “jitney” ride to church.” Mrs. Folts (in 2A English): “What was the early affliction of Samuel Johnson ?” I. Holly: “He had Hydrophobia.” Teacher: “What will your father say to your low grades?” Dutch (with hesitation): “When dad sees I’m down to zero he’ll warm me up.” No! Nothing Alarming—Just Picture-Taking for the Kyote. For several days the high school building has been the scene of strange and feverish activity. Girls with “brand new” dresses, flying ribbons, and spring hats, have been rushing back and forth between class rooms and the principal's office. Boys dressed in the latest styles of clothes, with shining shoes and hair carefully combed, have been sauntering around the corridors assuming a nonchalant air and trying to show an utter indifference to what is going on around. Teachers, even that dignified species of cold-blooded super-beings, have been rushed out of their proverbial calm to a point nearing excitement. The cause of this commotion is that the members of the Senior class and the class officers of the different school organizations, are getting their pictures taken for the commencement number of the Kyote. Pictures of the entire class have been taken at one sitting by the panoramic camera of a Billings photographer. Group pictures of the officers of the Athletic association, of the Kyote staff, of the Girls' Glee club, pictures of the Senior class officers in artistic poses, views of the Dramatic club and the Literary societies, and the photos of the cast of the Senior play have been snapped and resnapped. Besides these, the individual pictures of the graduates, 72 in number, have been taken, or at least a part of them have. Then the proofs of the different sittings must be shown to girl friends, teachers, the principal, members of the family at home, and finally the one whose judgment will weigh more than the combined opinions of all the others. Yea, verily, these are exciting days at the high school.—From the Billings Daily Ga- zette of April 24. 1915. —By James Nelson. B.H.S., '13, reporter. Maybe you’ll like this Kyote, And maybe you won’t; Maybe we care, and Maybe we don’t; Maybe you’ll be stung, and Maybe you won’t; Maybe we care, and Maybe we don’t; Maybe you’ll knock, and Maybe you won’t; Maybe we care, and Maybe we don’t. AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHIS CHALMER I Motor Cars — ■ I --------------- Built for the Road and Not the Repair Shop We Cut and Mount Native Montana G ems Ef Hanson-Kohn Jewelry Co. 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