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

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Principal. J. G. Ragsdale This is our principal, Mr. J. G. Ragsdale. So this is yore boss, huh? What all does he do? Why, he keeps the school go- ing. No, not just going, either. Mr. Ragsdale wouldn't accept the po- sition until he was sure Billings was interested in making it more than just a school. His new program of guidance and sex education is designed to prepare the student for balanced living. Besides this Mr. Ragsdale belongs to numerous educational associations, civic organizations, and is sponsor of several of our school's clubs. And . . . Whoa! Let's git on while I'm able. Now this is Mr. Collins, Old Timer. What does he do, Sonny? His duties are twofold, being dean of boys and vice principal of the school. It takes a good man to have charge of all the boys be- sides helping to keep the school functioning smoothly. • Miss G. Whipple, Dean of Girls Son, what's a woman doin' in with us men? Whoa there, Gramps. This isn't 1849. Miss Whipple is equal to any man. It's her duty to supervise all the girls in BHS, help- ing them to choose their subjects, plan their careers and iron out troubles that seem too big for them alone. Quit yore firin', Young 'un. I surrender. Mr. E. Collins, Dean of Boys

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Q. (pJwqMAAWSL City- $1,162,000 Worth of New Educational Facilities Added to the City of Billings Supt. Merle C. Gallagher Who's the gent up in the comer? That's our superintendent, Mr. Galla- gher, and an important man, too. Why, Young'un? It is with Mr. Gallagher that final rec- ommendations rest. Now say there's a cafeteria and a shoproom needed at the junior high. If they cost more than the budget allows he must de- cide which is the more necessary and present the case to the school board. That body consults him be- fore going on to formulate final plans. Guess he is at that. Must be a busy man, mighty busy. Yes, he is. But that's not all. Be- sides carrying out all his duties he finds time to belong to numerous community service organizations, some of which are Rotary, Commer- cial club and T. B. association. He is also an active church member and a great sportsman. Earl E. Tiffany Chairman Finance Committee Theodore R. Corbett Chairman Buildings and Grounds Committee Paul O. McCormick Chairman Supplies and Textbooks Committee Edward Lacklen Clerk and Business Manager Page Nine

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SixbuLtL Qaculhf, jmmb JiA. Juwsl maAt AA. dsujMsiiu Hey thar, Sprout. Hop on over here an' tell me who all these folks are. Shore are a lot of 'em. Why, Popl They're the teachers. Mean tuh tell me that yuh kids need all these teachers tuh beat readin', writin' an' 'rithmetic into yore thick skulls? I'm afraid that you don't quite understand, Old Timer. These people aren't here to beat learning into our heads. They're here to teach us the fundamentals of biology, physics, Spanish, home economics, French and many other subjects which will help us prepare for a brighter and fuller future. have changed. Yes, they have, Gramps. A teacher is no longer the man with the rod. He is a per- son with understanding, sincerity, vision and the Nth degree of patience. One who, with- LOUELLA ANDERSON B. A. World History, Speech North Dakota State College Sioux Falls College Augustana College University of Minnesota University of Denver Assistant Debate Coach L F. BEELER B.S., L L.B. Civics University of Kansas University of Colorado Kansas State Teachers College University of Idaho Sponsor of Elpha-Donk CHARLES E. BORBERG B.A.. M.A. Chemistry University of Michigan Sponsor of Alpha Club CHARLES O. BOYD B.A., M.E. Mathematics. Driver Training Peru State Teachers College University of Montana out thought of wealth, power or social standing, desires to set the student along the road to a better life after high school years. The rod has disappeared from the classroom. Let's git out o' here. Sort o' makes me feel shivery. Couldn't be more scared if I wuz visitin' the president or courtin' a purty gal. Scares the pants plumb off o' me. Why these are quality folk. You have nothing to be afraid of. They are here to help, not hurt, as advisers, coun- selors and sponsors of our clubs and activities. It's respect, appreciation and yes, even affection, that should reward their labors. Too often, we don't realize this until it is too late. But even without proper recognition their work goes on. Guess I put my foot in my mouth that time. All I kin say is, 'Hats off tuh 'em.' Do yuh think yuh could let me meet 'em, Son. I'd be right proud tuh know these here folks an' be able tuh call 'em friend. I wouldn't be no trouble. I'd be glad to, Old Timer. Although their day may be full they always have time to make one more friend, give one more bit of advice or solve one more problem. We'll start at the top and go right on down so we won't miss a single one. Are you with me? Why I'm rarin' tuh go. As if yuh could hold me, you young whippersnapper. Page Eleven