Bridger High School - Scout Yearbook (Bridger, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 118 of the 1947 volume:

PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF BRIDGER HIGH SCHOOL Co-Editors................Alice Skorupa, Madelon Ryan Art Editors.....................Jo Graham, Sam Loyning Business Managers .... Bill Currie, Bill Meinhardt Advertising Managers. . . . Leslie Kercher, Jack Hel't Harold Smith Sports Editors............Hilda Laber, Charles Skorupa James Rangitsch Feature Editors...............Dena Hinrichs, Rai Adarai Harvey Graham, Bruce Russell Photographers . . . .Nonna Kozeluh, Mary Jane Johnson Mr. Paul Johnson Typists ...................... Jean Seljak, Dorothy Zier Special Reporters . . . .George Thomas, Dorlene Berry Sponsor................................Mrs. Audrey Holzum The Scout staff has had The Bridgor Scout printed at the newspaper office this year. It has been a six-page monthly papen -he staff nas tried to give complete news coverage of t school events, plus a large serving of feature material in each issue, hopes to have t Ickled a few funny bones by the use of attempts at original humor. Members of the staffs are: Dorlene Berry, Dorothy Zier Harvey Graham, Bill ieinhardt, Harold Smith, Leslie Kercher! Russell, Jack Helt, Bill Currie, Jim Rangitsch, Mary Jane son, Zexda Rae Adami, Jo Graham, Hilda Laber, Alice Skorupa. o on Ryan, Lena Hinrlrha, Jean Seljak, Charles, Skorupa and ilolzum • and Bruce John- Mad- Mrs. ANNUAL STAFF This is the second consecutive year an annual has been pub- lished in Briager High School. The staff hopes a year book will oe continued in the years to follow. Madelon Ryan and Alice Skor- upa were elected by the class as Go-Editors adn because of the cooperation of the staff and the 3ridger businessmen they are proud to offer this year� s enlarged edition of the Chieftain. Dedication DEDICATION Because of her sympathetic understanding of people our age, because of her radiant vital- ity and her contagious enthusiasm, because of her eager assistance to all of us these past two years, we, the Class of 1947, are happy to dedicate this Chieftain to our class spon- sor and our friend, Mrs. Audrey Holzum. E.L. Cooper Superintendent Spanish HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY Paul Johnson A thletics English Mathematics Wayne Adams Vocational Agriculture Alex McBride Principal Science Mathematics Willard Adama Music Commercial Audrey Holzum English Commercial If ignorance begets that suspicion and mis- trust between the peo- ples of the world thru which their differences have all too often brok- en into war,then I want to dispel ignorance. Marie Social 1 tv.1 Bobby Science etic: Etta Gabo First Grade Alvina Merdith Second Grade Grace Wood Third Grade Beverly Lacore Fifth Grade Paul Rogers Sixth Grade Ollie Owens Fourth Grade Ed i th M o nd t Seventh Grade Alfred Parker Eighth Grade Norma Kozeluh Cheer Leader (4) Glee Club (1-3-4) Pep Club (2-3-4) Scout Staff (2-4) Class Sec. Trea3. (3) Student Body Council (4) William Currie Basketball (3) Track (2-3) F.F.A. (3-4) Class Vice-pres. (2) Band (1) Scout Staff (4) Class Sec. (2) Pep Club Sec (3) Pep Club (2-3-4) Glee Club (1-2-3-4) Student Council (3) Sco t Staff (4) Basketball (3-4) Ellen Jo Graham Pep Club (2-3-4) Scout Staff (4) Camera Club (4) Bruce Russell Class Pres. (2) Student Council (3) Basketball (2-3-4) Track (2-3-4) Scout Staff (1-4) Band (1) FFA (1) Student Body Vice Pres. (3) Basketball Captain (4) Glee Club (2-3-4) Basketball (3-4) Pep Club (2-3-4) Scout Staff (4) Class President (1) Camera Club (4) Harvey Graham F.F.A. (4) Chief Typist on Scout Band (1) (4) Jack Helt Vice-president (3) Basketball (1-2-3-4) Football (1) Track- (3) F.F.A. (3) Charles Skorupa Basketball (1-2-3-4) Football (1-2-3-4) FFA Treasurer (3) Class President (3) FFA President (4) Student Council (2-4) Scout Staff (4) Chieftain Staff (4) Camera Club (4) Band (1) Track (2-3) Football Captain (4) Jean Seljak Glee Club (1-2-4) Pep Club (2-3-4) Co-Editor of Scout (4) Alice Skorupa Co-Editor Chieftain (4) Student Council Member (2) Scout Staff (2-4) Pep Club (2-3-4) Glee (1-4) Sec. Student Council (4) Camera Club (4) Pep Club Sec. (4) Captain Basketball Team (4) Basketball (3-4) Cheer Leader (3) James Rangitsch Class President (4) Track (2-3-4) Track Captain (3) Ji Iadelon Ryan Co-Captain Basketball (4) Pep Club (2-3-4) Pep Club President (3-4) Cheerleader (3-4) Glee Club (1-3-4) Basketball (3-4) Scout Staff (1-4) Co-Editor of Chieftain (4) Camera Club (4) Leslie Kercher Class Vice-president (4) Band (1) F.P.A. (4) Track (2-3-4) Basketball (4) Football (1-2-3-4) Scout Staff (4) William Meinhardt Class Secretary (4) Basketball (1-2-3-4) Football (1-2-3) F.F.A. (3) Track (2-3) Scout Staff (4) Dorothy Zier Office Girl (3) Scout Staff (4) Pep Club (3-4) Librarian (4) Dena Hinrichs Saluta dorian (4) Clee Club (1-2-3) Band (1-2) Pep Club (2-5-4) Student Body Pres. (4) Class Sec.Treasure (1) Co-Bditor of Scout (4) Scout Staff (2) Office Girl (3) t Zelda Bae Adami Scout Staff (1-2-3-41 Class Sec. Treasure (2) Pep Club (1-2) George Thomas Basketball (1-2-3) Football (1-2-3) Track (3) Class Sec.Treasure (1) Scout Staff (4) FFA (1-3-4) FFA President (3) Cainera Club (4) Dorlene Berry Scout Staff (4) Pep Club (2-3-4) Office Girl (2) Samuel Loyning Baal® tball (1-2-3) Track (2-3) F.F.A. (3-4) Scout Staff (4) Football (3) Harold Smith Track (1) F.F. A. (3-4) Scout Staff (4) Jim Schmidt Basketball (1-2-3) F.F.A. (3) Football (1-2-3) Track (2-3) Scout Staff (3) Band (1) Senior Class History They themselves learned what torture meant by means of skillful sophomore coaching during initiation week, which, how- ever, ended happily with the annual freshman party. After being properly initiated the group elected a slate of officers Including Mary Jane Johnson, president; Nonas Kozeluh, vice president; Dena Hlnricha, secretary-treasurer; and Bruce Russell and Jack Helt, councilors. Mr. W. A. Adams was elected sponsor, but left to Join the navy. Other social activities Included the return party .given by the freshmen for sophomores, a going-away picnic given for Mr. Adams, and a class picnic at Carmony's Island. Their sophomore year, the group, minus Betty Adams, Violet Dietz, Eugene Elton, Bobble Jean Griggs and Leah Haman, elected Bruce Russell, president; Bill Currie, vice president; Hilda Laber, secretary-treasurer, and Alice and Charles Skorupa, counci- lors. Mrs. Stahley served as sponsor. Activities for the year began with initiation of the fresh- men, the freshmen party, and the return freahmen-aophomore party. Talents were revealed at the Christmas assembly program, the Jun- ior-senior banquet, and in decorating for Baccalureate and Commencement ceremonies. The following fall the class as Juniors began one of their busiest years with twenty-five members. Milo Reamy, Dorothy Smith and Maxine Skillern were among those who left, while George Thomas and Zelda Rae AdamI entered the class. Their activities during their Junior year Included tvo well- received assembly programs, their class play Twlxteen, winning of the Inter-class track meet, participation In all school sports and activities and the giving of a successful Junior-senior ban- quet and never-to-be-forgotten Junior prom featuring the May Day theme. They finished the year with a hilarious picnic near the Junction of the Clark's Pork and the Yellowstone rivers This last fall as mighty seniors the class numbered twenty- two, having lost Jim Schmidt, Verna Mae Black and Sllen Graham They elected James Rangitach, president; Leslie Kerche , vice president; Bill Melnhardt, secretary-treasurer, and Norma Kozelih and Charles Skorupa, councilors. Mrs. Holzum was re-elected spon- sor. Aside from taking active part In athletics, and forming the backbone of the school's competitive teams, the class also parti- cipated in Pep Club, Camera Club, and Chorus, gave an outstanding Christmas assembly program entitled Hlckvllle Christmas Program Rehearsal , and promoted a formal, program. Autumn Serenade Senior Ball, which was a definite success. Other social activities attended Included Mr. Cooper's fare- well party, and a senior party given by the Woman's Club. They also were served a lavish banquet by the Juniors, and thoroughly enjoyed the prom. Sneak Day and the senior picnic. After Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises the olass hurridly though somewhat sadly exchanged high school seniority for the freedom In life--freedom to begin the climb to higher ed ucatlon or to Immediate lndependence--We hope! Colori: Blue and Silver Flower: Taliswan roae The past, forever gone; the future still our own Motto We turn from our school with drawn-out aigh; From the books and parties and fun gone by. We'll miss the youthful happiness, we know. But face with lighting countenance the places we'll go. With hopes and ambitions of the future we dream. When we've, taken our place in life's turbulent stream. When we've left the sheltering nest of home And in the fields of experience roam. We'll each give thanks for the knowledge we've gained And the youthful exurberance we've retained. On our shoulders responsibilities ride. For eternal peace terms we must provide. The atomic energy we must con- trol. And the frontiers of Europe and Asia, patrol• We must form an international goverrment And repair foundation of our Institutions spent. We turn to the future and confidently face The world as it is and strike our pace. So, good old Bridger High We head for the future and bid you Goodbye Rae Adaml L Mr. McBride's worried expression when he learned of the Dutch theme for the banquet. The amount of beforehand lotion the senior bojs required before-hand in speed tests. The mumps epidemic that struck the squad during tourna- ment. The expression on Jack's and Mr. Cooper's faces when a case of mistaken identity almost resulted in Mr. Cooper's wearing a much-inked stencil. Nonna's amazed expression when she actually hit where she aimed, and broke Dena's glasses. The elation of beat Joliet. the girls' basketball team when they Glenn Kozeluh's A Date with Judy . perfect imitation .of Oogie Pringle in Reverend Clark's authentic performance at the funeral of the Park City Panther. The Junior quartet's rendition (rend', that ls)of Does The Speament Lose its Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight? The grace and beauty of Christmas fairies, Rangltsch, Smith, Meinhardt, and Skorupa in the senior assembly program The seniora' worries before the Junior Prom was completed. (To say nothing of the Juniors' worries.) The fourth period assemblies. The strange noises that came from the typing room. Those terrible odors that the chemistry class made down in the dungeon. The operation on Florence Skorupa in the freshmen assembly program. The pep rallies and snake dances before games. The enthusiastic reception given the gymnastics of the cheer leaders. The wierd sounds of the first band rehearsals Those salmon croquettes and all various and sundry foods consumed the day the seniors had their pictures taken in Billings. Madelon and Hilda's imitation of Judy Canova's Maw and Paw The elegance of the Autumn Sernade foraal. The hilarious time everyone had at that Hooaier special the Barn Dance. All the good times we've had growing-up together at , - _________________ K . A CLASS PROPHECY It's nineteen hundred and sixty seven. Twenty years ago our seniors were In heaven, The Days at B. H. S. they recall. How they returned there every fall, But now a score of years has passed, Let's see how they really did at last. On looking for Leslie we found him In Texas; At last he'8 found Peg whom he teases and vexes. Now Jack Is coaching the Independent team fair; While they lose and miss baskets he pulls out his hair. Jean, the girl with the light brown hair; Is still on the farm a ridln' the mare. Jo is still taking care of the twins. But these are still using safety pins. Former F. F. A. presidents, Thomas and Skroup, Are out on the coastline sailing a sloop. We saw Nell and Madelon a happily wed pair. In a one-roomed log shanty, with fresh air to spare. Dorlene, the stenographer of '47 Is now In an office dreaming of heaven. Ray's dream of writing went from bad to verse. So now as an actress she does rehearse. In school Sam always wanted to sleep, Now he's out on the ranch a countin' sheep. Alas for Bill Meinhardt, no future do we find; He's still on the Tarm with his mind in a bind. And handsome Bill Currie, the senior strong man , Has a Job with a circus, lifting weights with one hand. Little Mary Jane, the brain of the school, Is working as lifeguard down at the pool. And who is this fixing my coke down at Shep's It's friendly old Dena who's still full of pep. Now Harold and Dorothy have finally settled. And we're sure Harold's sorry Dan Cupid has meddled. Norma still has her bright little ring, Eut she's given up Jim and is going to sing. Alice, tne champ of the girl's basketball team. Now has a millionaire and is really on the oeam. Now Harvey, the man with the typist's speed, Is down on the Jones Ranch, riding the steeds. James Rangltsch who always asked questions with ease. Is now Master of Ceremonies for Information Please. Hilda our lovely, buxom, brownette. Has forsaken Montana, for Wyoming, you bet. Bruce as an engineer now has to bustle. For his ten small children make him Russell. So ends our 6tory and with Joy unconflned. We leave all the seniors to their fate resigned. May they always remember no matter what's In store, That in Bridger they still have old friends galore. CLASS WILL Being of sound mind and spirit, WE, the senior class of Bridger High School in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and forty-seven, do declare this to be our last will and testament. Zelda Rae Adami, wins to Dorothy Thomas her fluent vo- cabulary. The Charles Atlas of the class. Bill Currie, bequeaths to Jim Andersen his blue Ford so that Jim will not have to end those trips to Warren. Our shy, reserved senior, Harvey Oraham, leaves all his excess typing paper to Freddy Zier. Ever-so-busy Jo Graham and Jean Seljak willing surrend- er to Jean Weathermon the typing room and all those stencils. Dena Fern Hinrlchs parts with her position as student- body president to anyone who'll take it. Mary Jane Johnson presents to Frances Hares her straight A report cards. Nonna Kozeluh wills to Qrace Mondt the honor of being the first senior to become engaged. Hilda Laber and her bosom friend, Madelon Ryan, be- queath quiet, infectious giggles to reserved Flora Eckerman. Sam Loyning bequeaths all his flirtations habits to the one Junior who needs them--Jira Shatto. Jack Helt, Bill Meinhardt and Bruce Russell unwillingly leave the freshmen girls to the care of the Juniors. May they have less car trouble. James Rangltsch bequeaths his ability as the inquiring reporter to Lillie Scheuneman. Alice Skorupa passes on to Catherine Althoff her grace and keen athletic ability. Charles Skorupa, the all star man of the senior class, relinquishes his title of seed king to the care of August Hein. Harold Smith was finally persuaded to give up his hunt- and-peck typing to Marlin Payne. The ability of Dorothy Zier and Dorlene Berry to pester the boys in Mr. McBride's assemblies they will to Rosemary Zier. Les Kercher leaves his chortle to the Junior girls. George Thomas leaves the F.F.A. in the hands of Glenn Kozeluh. To the freshmen: our quiet, halcyon study habits. To the sophomores: our ability to give assembly pro- grams. To the Juniors: our invitational, program ball. To Mr. Cooper: our wishes for his success and happiness in his new work. To Mr. McBride: our firm grasp of financial matters. To Mr. Wayne Adams: our ability as fanners, especially our talent for sowing wild osta. To A r. Willard Adams: our noted ability to fiddle around. To Mr. Johnson: our luck at playing cards. To Mrs. Hobby: a new car to replace the one we helped wear out. To Mrs. Holzum: a king sized box of aspirin to cure that continuous headache caused by the class of '47 since her arrival at B.H.S. In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands and seal this 19th day of April 1947 in the presence of assorted witless witnesses, whom we have requested to become attesting witnesses hereto. Class of '47 m na 5 3 -mM mss Km 1 K. Althoff Jim Anderson Flora Kckerrnan •� Ilenn Kozeluh Grace Mondt Frances Hares August Hein Jim Shatto ” L. Scheuneman Dorothy Thomas larlin Payne Jean Weatherman Fred Zier Rosemar' Z r Junior Class History The Juniors under the sponsorship of Mrs. Hobby, and the leadership of Karlin Payne, president, Grace Mondt vice president, Lillie Scheueman, secretary , and Betty Gray and Rosemary Zier, student council delegates had a most active and successful year. A Date with Judy class play, presented in No- vember, included In its cast. Prances Hares as Judy, Jimmy Anderson as Melvin Poster, Grace Mondt as Dora Poster, August Hein as Randolph, Lillie Scheueman as Hannah, Betty Gray as Barbara, Glenn Kozeluh as Oogie Pringle, Dorothy Thomas as Mltzle, Marlin Payne as Mr. Martinsdale, Katheryn Althoff as Mrs. Hotchkiss, Genevieve Rangitsch as Eloise, Mary Bratsky as Mrs. Schlutzhammer, Jean Weathemon as Susie, and Pred Zier as the announcer. The audience enjoyed seeing a favorite radio program brought before them on stage. In January the group gave a well-received as- sembly program, Stars on Parade featuring among other talented groups the world's only three-man quartet. The Junior-Senior Banquet held April 10, at the Lutheran Church was a very successful and memorable occasslon as was the Junior Prom which featured a Dutch Garden theme and which was given in honor of the seniors. May 3. Class members received attractive rings with a scout crest in March. The class kept school hitting on all twelve by participation In band, chorus, basketball, twirling, and all other worthwhile activities. In boy's basket ball, Kozeluh, Anderson, Shatto, and Zier were on the main squad while Hein was also active. In girl's basketball Rosemary Zier, and Plora Eckeman were on the first six while Grace Mondt was business manager. As for membership the class lost one, Mary Bratsky who moved to Billings, but intends to rely on quality rather than quantity, as it moves on to senior, leadership next year. Sophomores Henry Adatni mma Beiber Jo Ann Clark Ralph Foust Bob Jurovich Hemina Laber 3. Prouninger Betty Ryan LaVerne Blohm Cliff Graham Carol Loyning Chester Schwend Dolores Helzer D. Preuninger Jack Teeples 31 2 P. Wennemar H. Vanderlooa Sophomore Class History The sophomores, the largest class at E.K.S. include twenty- three active students who had an enjoyable year under the spon- sorship of Coach Johnson. This group opened the school years social activities with initiation of the freshmen. Although the event backfired so that there was some discussion as to who initiated whom, the feuding ended happily with a party in honor of the freshmen. In sports the sophomoi’es had many active participants. Those who took active part in boys' basketball were Bryce Clark, Bob Jurovich, Donald Preuniger and Chester Schwend. On the iris' basketball team were Eermina later, Lillian Zier and Jo Ann Clark. Backing up the football squac were Chester Schwend, Cliff Graham, Raymond Dietz, Fred Wennemar, Pryce Clark and Bob Jurcvich. The proceeding group plus George and Don Preuninger are new out for track. Aside from sports the sophomores have participated in such school activities as band, Pep Club, twirling and chorus. They also presented a well-received assembly program on Valentine's Day, and at this time held a funeral service for the Park City Panthers who played here the same night. (Confidentially , it worked !) Although class membership dropped from twenty-six to twenty-one members, with the loss of Florence Jares, who moved to Colorado, Bill Ludwig, who went to North Dakota, and Beatrice Sierasen, it has gained two excellent additions. Carol Loyning and Mildred Eott, to bring the number Lack to twenty-three students, all determined to add to their laurels as next year's junior E.H.S., here we cornel Lillian Zier % fBtSHWf)y( ___ — •'Virftv irf,1 ’Sov.jff'W' r i 4 T CO O) cc Wayne Anderson George Althoff Kenneth Baumann Ella Bonawitz Ella Buffington ______________L Joan Currie Virginia De Rudder Donna Hares Betty Harnden Paul Hein ElDonna Johnson G. Rangitsch Donna Reiser Mary Skorupa F. Skorupa Albert Thomas ■ 'i m m 1 Clare ilev Wallace Thormahlen Freshman Class History The graduating class of 1950 began this year as green freshman. Eelng properly initiated by the sophomores we be- came full-fledged members of the high school. After losing four members of the class, we now number seventeen. At our first class meoting Donna Mae Reiser was elected president, Paul Iiein, vice president and Donna Hares, secret- ary. Florence Skorupa and Paul Hein were chosen councilors. Under the sponsorship of Willard Adams we have had a very successful and enjoyable year. The freshman have taken an active part in the school tivities. Included in these are boys' and girls' basketball, football, twirling, and band. i£lla Mae Eonawitz was awarded a letter for girls' basketball, while Donna Mae Helser tied with the top senior in the standerd vocabulary test. In the latter part of March we presented our first as- sembly program entitled April Foolishness . Thus ends the history of our 3reen Year , but we'll be back to make real history next year. CALENDAR -A STUDENT COUNCIL Left to right: Betty Dray, Alice okorupa, Charles 3kor- upa, Donna Heisei, l?oc Jurovich, Florence dkorupu, Bruce Rus- sell, Dena Hinrichs, Nor a Kozeluh, ntr. Willard Ada.ta, Rose- mary Zier, and Jo Ann Clark. The student . ody of Bridger Hi :h for the 1U4G-47 school year elected Dena Hinrichs, president; Bruce Russell, vice- president; Alice Ck.rupa, secretary-treasurer; and ...r. Will- ard Adams, sponsor of the student council. The council was conposed of two representatives from each class and one councilor each fori Pep Club and F.T'.A. Regular meetings were held the first Thursday of the first week of each six weeks' period. By means of these ar.d numerous special meetings, the council carried out an active schedule. The council saw to it that school activities were supplemented b assemblies, and it parties planned so that there would bo no uneventful weeks. Ither projects carried out by the council were settlor qualifications that uust be met f.r an extra curricular or- ganisation to have representation in the student council , qualifications for the o rninr of aw� i letters anc sv.nateiu, completing the service honor r-11, and complet in; an assembly clean-up. The roup also dwelt on the possiblities of a youth cen- ter and a dramatics club, worthy projects which, arc ooqueathed to next years' council for con.oletion. 00OoOCiq : 0 ■ ■ H V I ■ GLEE CLUB Lack row, Left to Right; Alice Skorupa, Jean Seljak, Mary Skorupa, Jo Ann Clark, Mary Jane Johnson, Dorothy Thomas, La Verne Llohm, Lillie Scheuneman, and Katheryn Althoff. Middle row; Petty Cray, Virginia be Rudder, Clara Zier, Grace A.ondt, Ella Louise Buffington, Lila Mae Bonawltz, Hilda Laber, Dena Hinrichs, and Joan Currie. Front row; Donna Hares, Frances Hares, Hermina Laber, Genevieve Rangitsch, Carol Loyning, Korea Kozeluh, Betty Ryan, Madelon Ryan, and Letty Harnden. One of the largest groups in years responded last fall to the call for members of the Girls' Chorus. Inasmuch as the largest representation Is from the freshman class, it is anticipated that Bridger will have an outstanding chorus for some time to come. The girls' first public appearance was at Christmas time when they were the featured group on the Christmas program. The chorus, garbed in traditional black and white, sang Gloria in Excelsis Deo , v Holy Night , 0 Come, Emmanuel , and the ever favored Silent Night”. A particularly satisfying rendition of Schubert's Ave Maria was presented during the program by a special group of picked voices. The Spring Concert, a formal affair, was a beautiful and well-received affair. Once again, the girls were the featured group, this time appearing in their spring formals and present- ing a well balanced program of modern secular and sacred num- bers. The group of operetta numbers was especially favored by the auolence. Participation in the District Festival in Hillings, and in the Baccalaureate exercises concluded the groups activities, which received much favoraele comment. PEP CLUB Th« Pap Club of 1946-47 consisted of thirty-eight mem- bers The club members elected Msdelon Ryan as President, Alice Skorupa as secretary and treasurer, and Mrs. Meredith as sponsor. Throughout the basketball season members took turns selling pop, peanuts, and pop corn. They also sold white pen- cils. The money which was earned this season will be used to help buy uniforms for next year's club members. Cheerleaders were Norma Kozeluh, Frances Hares,and Mad- lon Ryan who with the club members helped lead yells throu i victories and defeats. The uniforms for the season were white skirts and white sweaters with maroon B's on them. The club sponsored a barn dance honoring the girl's and boy's basket- ball teams in March. The gym was de- corated with hay, harnesses and other objects to give the effect needed for a barn dance. Sponsor C heer L eaders The entire group, dedicated to promotion of school spirit and good sportsmanship feels' that its year has been eminently success- ful. Madelon Ryan Nonna Kozeluh Frances Hare t CO a: BAND Marlin Payne, Bob Jurovich, Joan Cur’-ie, Ho- ward Hennebry, Bob Currie, Frank Zentner, Franklin Peterson, Alfred Helzer, John Zent- ner, James Stiert, Bette Ryan, Donna Reiser, Milton Gibbs, Clara Hinrichs, Susan Johnson, Delores Swan, Judy Price, Raetta Ackerman , Bernice Jurovich, Tom Urist, Joan Cook,Jean Anderson, Dorothy Zier. JoAnn Clark, Donna Hares. Marcia Weathernon, Rex Newhouse, Fi - once Skorupa, Floyd Kuchinski, Robin Voigh John Fredrickson, Arthur Burdick, Charles Schwand, Carolyn Johnson, Dorothy Kaun, Nor- cen Cook, Doris Gray, and Bruce Miller. Senior Band proved so be a disappoine.ment this year. Only eight hopefuls turned out in answer to the call. This was expected , however, when it was taken into consideration that no regular band had been held for three years. A ray of light appeared on the music horizon when 35 juniors surged to the music room to leurn their instrumental do, re, mi's . Shortly after the start of the second semester, the two groups were thrown to- gether and have since appeared at basketball games and at the Spring Concert where they were very well received. A promising future for the group is forseen. ________ Front row: B.Harndon, D. Reiser, C. Johnson, E. Bonawitz. Back row: B. Jurovich, F. Skorupa, C. Zier, M. Skorupa, E. Buffington, and J. Currie. Leaders: Eckerman and Zier. F. F. A. Standing: left to right, Mr. Viayne Adams, Billy Lehman, Sana Loynin. , August Hein, Leslie Fercher-, George freaninger, George I’ho.nas, Don Preuninger, Jack Tecples, Chester Schwend, Albert Thoi.us, Harvey Graham, Paul flein, George Althuff, Frod Zier, Har Io S.’.I th, and Bill Currie. Seated: left t right, uon Del- monica, Jamies uhatto, Charles Skorupa, Henry Vanderloos, and Gritnn Kozeluh. Just prior to the opening of the fall tern the Clark's F'rk Chapter of F.F.A. won, thirty-five placings of which fourteen were ulue ribbons, thus netting over fifty dollars in prize ivney. With the opening of school the following boys were elected to head the chapter for the current year: Charles Skorupa, pres- ident; Glonn Kozeluh, vice-president; Jix Shatto, secretary; Don Delm mice, treasurer and Henry Vanderloose, reporter. New merr- Levs accepted as Greenhands include Paul Hein, Ralph Foust, George Althoff, udward De Rudder, Leslie i'ercher and Harvey Graham. Those advanced to Chapter Farmpra ce._. include Charles Skorupa, August Hein, f ill Curri o, Sam Loyning, Glenn Kozeluh, JiShatto, Parole Smith, George Thomas, Fred Bier, Don Delmonica, Lor freuninger, George Preuninger, Chester Schwend, Jack Teeples arid Henry Vanderloos. Tne chapter received many honors and awards during the year. One of the «lost outstanding of these was the free trip awarded Charles Skorupa to the F.F.A. Victory Convention in Kansas City by the C.E. and i-i. Railway. He was one of the three Montana boys to receive such an award, which was based on active participation end interest in F.F.A. work, leadership, ability, and character. Later, the chapter won further honors by taking 335.00 in prize money at the Carbon County Deed Show, at which Charles Skorupa was elected seed V;ir.:g for 1916, his individual placing netting hi -. 22...00. At the southwestern District F.F.A. Convention, Glenn Kozeluh placed fourth In the public speaking event; the livestock judging team including George Thoraas, Bill Currie, Charles Skorupa, and August Hein placec third; the grain judging team, Geor ,c Preuninger, Glenn Kozeluh, Les Kerchor and George Alth'ff, tied for second place; and the shop teas’, Henry Vanderloos and Fred Zier, placed third. V ■i j -MJ - OUR HIGH SCHOOL colors--tiaroon and white. School flower--roae, Favorite Yell Alavivo, Alavivo, Alavivo, vivo vum. Alavivo, alavivo, alavivo, vivo vum. Boom! Get a rat trap Bigger than a cat trap. Boom I Get a rat trap Bigger than a cat trap. Boom! Booral Boom! Scouts! Scouts! Scouts! Sassss—Boom!--Aaaaaah! Bridger High School Rah! Rah! Rah! School Song Onward Eridger, onward high school. Fight hard for our team. Bass the ball clear 'round old Laurel, Basket sure this time. Rah,rah,rah! Onward Bridger, onward Bridger, Fight and never stop right, fellows, fight, and We will be on top. Onward Bridger, onward high school On to victory. Bass the ball clear down the floor boys. Do not let it fall. Rah, rah,rah! Onward Bridger, onward Bridger, Fight, maroon and white. Fight, fellows, fight And we will win tonight. % t ... A V 9 FOOTBALL SQUAD „ Standing: leit to right; August Hein, Bryce Clark, Fred wennemar, Bob Jurovich, Ray Dietz, Jim Andersen «no Chester Schwend. Seated: left to rightjCllff Graham, Glonn Kozeluh, Leslie hercher, Paul Hein, and Eruce Russell. The Scouts wound up their ls)46 football season with two victories and three losses, winning from Fromberg and St. ?«t- riCKs, anj losing to Joliet and Hysham twice. The season was a lx ely o:.e w or bha Scouts as they -had five snies a? coroarec with two the previous season. T‘Je starting line up averaged ldo pounds, which is very ll nt but the boys had a lot of speed 9no driving power. Thcw suffered heavily, however, with'the loss o- Mil , .t inhardt iUlicack, at the beginning of the season. They were looking 1 orward • to enterin. state competition at the beginning o the season but were eliminated by their final loss to Joliet. prospects for next year’s squad lock good as only four letwermen graduate, Til] Reinhardt, i ruce Russell, Charles bkoruue, ana Leslie hereher. Coming back, are August Hein Jim Andersen, Cliff Graham, Chester ochwend, Ray Dietz and E b uurovich. These coys backed up by several additional , ood p aspects from a youn.,er squad snould develoo into an excel- lent tesm next veer. BASKETBALL Seated: Leslie Kercaer, Eruce Russell, .Jack h-.lt, Jo Shattc, Jim Andersen, and Glenn hozoluh. otanain. : Wayne Andersen, Chester Schwenc, Don frear.in.'er, Eob Jurcvich, Eryce Clark, August Hein, and rred Zier. The Brldger Scouts, coached by Paul Johnson, did well oux-lng the season, ending with a record of ten wins and seven losses, or a percentage of .bo3 in the final Tri County League standings. However, their true strength was not re ealed until they entered the Laurel tournament. There they won their openir. . game fro tne rangy Absarokee quint by the narrow margin of 31-36, only to meet decisive defeat at the hands of the Laurel Locomotives the next evening. Iney came back strong, to defect . earcreek the next morning , and finished the day by pulling one of the most exciting upsets of the tourney by defeating the strong Columrus five 4c-40, thus gaining tne right to play Joliet for third place. However, Joliet’s stamina proved too much for the tired Scouts who were defeated and thus took fourth place. Prospects for next year's team look excellent with seniors Andersen, ohattu, Kozeluh, Zier and Hein; juniors, Clark, Juro- vich, Preuninger and Zchwend, and s phomore, W. Anceisen slated to return from this year's squad. Bridger (20) St. Patricks of Billings (19) Forwards R.Zier A .Skorupa M.Rvan Jack Leslie Kelt Kercher Huddle Bridger(13) Hysharn(21) BASKETBALL Scrinage Jack Helt shooting Guards J.Clark M.J.Johnson F.Eckerman Glen Kozeluh Jim Anderson Jim Shatto Seri mage Nine men turned out for track this year and as a consequence re- ceived intensive training. They took part in a practice meet with Belfry and walked away with almost every event. Later they parti- cipated in a meet at Columbus, competing with Laurel, Columbus , .-ed Lodge, and Belfry. They took fourth place. The team will attend the meet at the Billings Polytechnic, May 10. .Vinners of this contest will go to the state meet at ...'issoala . LETTERMEN First row: Cliff Graham, Chester Schwend, Bryce Clark, Eob Juro- vich, Fred Wennemar, Glenn Kozeluh, August Hein, Fred Zier. Second row: Jim Andersen, James Rangitsch, Charles Skorupa, Jack Kelt, Bruce Russell, Leslie Kercher and James Shatto. A Lettorman's Club was organized this year to include all boys who earned letters as members of basketball, football, or track teams• TRACK TEAM 1. Preuninger, D. Prouninger, E., Jurovich, W. Andersen, E. Miller, C. Schwend, J. Rangitsch, B. Russell, C. Graham, absent. GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM cie x e ..: 1® -1 to right, Her .ina Laber, Jo Ann Clark, iva y _ne Johnson, Alice Skoruoa, Madelon Ryar Ros-iary Si ir, Hilda -aocr, ana Jlara Sier. Standing: left to right, Grace g indt . ■9 . . j oonav i tz, Lila Louise Buffington, Aary Skorupa, Lill- ian Zier, Joan Currie, LIorenee Skoruoa, Donna Heiser, and ■ suj Ryan. . or t.no : . rs c tine in ten years, the Sridger girls olaT- ■ c 'o tit! e basketball, christening themselves Squaws 1 and collating a ten game schedule with Fromberg, Joliet, Roberts el;ry an.' 2d gar, and later particip9ting in a district tourii- a ent held In Edgar. 1..1- qaaws .aile : to take r.a.ny scalp3, hanging uo one lone victory a ainst Joliet, and being eliminated by Joliet In the iirsi r,,jum of the 2d,gar tournament. •owover they deserve a lot of wampum for the excellent sportsmanship they maintained and forthe hard tries they made. fhe season ternlnated with very enjoyable banquet -iven . iron 13. Letters were awarded to the following: Irace ondt, i-ett Ryan, Her ulna Laber, Klla Lae Bonawitz, Jo Ann Clark, :,.ary Jane Johnson, Alice Skorupa, Madelon Ryan, Roseuary Zier, Hilda Laber and Flora Lckeman. uhlle the squad loses ...ar? Jane Johnson, Madelon Ryan, Hilda Lacer and Alice Skoruoa, prospects for next year's team are good with Jo Ann Clark, Rosemary Zier and Flora Lcker- man returning from the first six and other men- bera of the squad also expected to lend their Marie Hobby, Coach16 13 t0 J6ar'3 3UCC 33ful team. •i To T Ke Youth Of 13 vidger In. UKosc Ca c LrCS Tke. Pm-fw-re Of O llk Tocur Uc. DecPcatfc TPi's Ta. je TUl.c D i-e Seri p-k; on D r-1 cLai er n • bl Our S'ncere a.r cL Best LJishes Be- £ K'ht-n.ci ci To Class cf 1947 13r� cl er- H«gk School U) 6 mvift you. k A-r� v e 4-o Hvc. P | Sll A' fvO Yt, I ana !- -f-J I u p a Vj trxO or iUo 4-V|i5 ucmjrrve-r Tke Okie 0;l Co � n.pa.rxy I o Tke. 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