Bridger High School - Scout Yearbook (Bridger, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1969 volume:

The Scout 1969 Published by The Annual Staff School Bridget, Montana Table of Contents Editor's Note...........................3 Memorial................................4 Dedication..............................5 Faculty.................................6 Seniors................................14 Athletics..............................27 Organizations..........................41 Activities.............................57 Favorites..............................77 Juniors................................83 Sophomores.............................86 Freshman...............................89 Junior High............................92 Elementary.............................97 Advertising...........................106 2 I would like to thank those people who worked many long hours to complete and make this yearbook possible. Thanks also goes to those who gave me the faith and courage to edit this book. Many times the going was rough and it looked as if there would be no annual. It was during these times that I wanted to give up but some were always there to give me an extra push, telling me I could do it and then standing behind me. A final thanks goes to the merchants who really made this annual possible by helping to finance it, to the administrators and faculty of BHS, for their cooperation and help, to Mr. Laing, who took all individual and group pictures, to Mr. Elliot for his understanding and patience in advising our staff. Within these pages you will find memories relived in pictures of the past year at BHS. The comments contained are to help you understand what each organization does. As I leave BHS I find a tear in my eye. Everyone has been so helpful in forming our foundation for life. Good luck and best wishes to the yearbook staff and graduation class of 1970. 3 Yvonne Anderson Editor It is not darkness you are going to, ‘ for God is Light. It is not lonely, for Christ is with you. It is not an unknown country, for Christ is there. Charles Kingsley Harold F. Anderson Ralph Johnson ages, mag- record al- fS books to the at Fayetteville the Fort Bragg packages were the high seas. ,Red Cross has sent covers, Christmas J potted plants to the money and gifts to Ight ser ce will be held in Christ Episcopal Church Wednes- day night beginning at 10:30, with special seasonal music to be fol- lowed at 11 o’clock by observance of the Holy Communion. The Right Dedication | supplied by the service men on bo have no fami- cem presents. The contain cigarette nuts, fountain .'sttes. A gift packages con- kge gift and smaller U playing cards, cig- an-i candies — were iete ran hospitals. Oth- Vlude: 14 fruit cakes, V Christmas music, V hard candy, 48, ascriptions to the Post, and sev- edition books. ' Cross will furn- rith 100 Christ- ining fount- Lrettes, and ed poinset- , Snior group _ Utmas cards _ by the service feir families and lenu covers were fts. have sent $100 Iren overseas, and 2 gift boxes to be lem at Christmas. Lins one toy, soap, ' toothbrush, socks, Jets. sent the St. Ma- bus to Fayette- . to sing for vet- „ club is directed jkte of the college, rg Assisted with Raymond Elliot We, the annual staff of 1969, dedi- cate this annual to Mr. Raymond Elliot for all the hard work he has done as advisor of this annual. His help was invaluable and very much needed and appreciated. Bertha Hunter We, the annual staff of 1969, dedi- cate this annual to Mis. Bertha Hunter for her years of devoted work in the library. She is missed very much and her efforts to aid the students will never be forgotten. Episcol Commi at 11:16 Chi lowed by sp including ai‘ Shepherds, J R. M. Coi a. m. Chrl Communion! ed, and spj will be rer ence E. tor, will oj Midnight Midni the Sacred nesday nigh! Vincent S. leigh', as 04 ral men’s Christmi will be hel o’clock.- Hlg brated at 11 dered by tl choir. A Christmas held in Oy Church, con dor Kuehnerw On ChrlstmaV. candlelight serv and song will be„ ity Lutheraj’ Musical Mrs. and choll the musical following: Adam, by a duet, Jesu , Mrs. W. K. „ a trl6, 4iBethl Diokinson, P. W. Wc Leager; theme i “UJ ry to God in ous Chrh Sheep Lay congregaj several The o three of Christian faith, much which is obscure and confused becomes clearer. We realise that even su inz.-has tfrs part in tha-alow 5 FACULTY Superintendent For each of you this annual represents reflection of the past year as well as anticipation for the future. Friendships, knowledge and insights gained, success and frustration con- tributing to attaining maturity, all are reflected herein. Many times in the years to come the events of the past months will be recreated from these pages. Future class reunions will justify to students and faculty the anticipation of accomplished achieve- ment. Congratulations and best wishes to the class of 1969. Superintendent Donald Blair Principal A person's general conduct is like a mirror, it reflects the Real You . An individual’s behavior, manners, courtesy, cooperation, and consideration for the rights of others, are as an important part of an education as is intelligence and knowledge of subject content. Mr. Richard D. Bell Elementary School Principal 7 School Clerk It is with pleasure that I extend congratulations to the class of 1969 and may each of you have a happy and successful future. Congratulations to the Annual Staff, too, tor such a fine annual which will be full of pleasant memories for all. Mrs. Beeler School Board On behalf of the school board we wish the best of luck to all the students and faculty for this year of 1969. Leo C. Bratsky Chairman 8 B. Teesdale, R. Bell, O. Cambell, L. Bratsky, G. Beeler, J. Webber, E. Colley. High School Mr. Warner Biology, Dr. Training, Frosh. advisor. Football and Track Coach, Letterman advisor, General Math, Rodeo Club advisor Mr. Arthun Vo. Ag., FFA advior, Paper Staff advisor, Senior Co-advisor, Asst. Football Coach Mrs. Sylling Librarian, Shorthand Mr. Billings Band, Chorus Teachers 9 Mr. Jenkin Guidance Counselor, NHS advisor High School Mr. Elliott Commercial, Sr. advisor, Paper Staff Co-advisor, Annual Staff advisor Mr. Powers English, Jr. advisor Mrs. Thurbur Home Economics, FHA advisor, Pep Club advisor, General Science Mr. Pond Mathematics, Jr. Co-advisor Teachers Mr. Kaiser History, German, P.A.D., Soph, advisor, Boys and Girls Basketball Coach, Girls Track Coach 10 Cooks Bus Drivers L. to R. Jack Dawson, Lee Lucas, Mrs. Hayes (substitute for Marjorie Nyback) Mrs. Dell, Kenneth Hayes 13 SENIORS L to R: Back Row: Pres. Dave Kroll, Treas. Kevin Teesdale, V.P. Doug Rukavina. Front Row: St. Council Mickey Sagendorf, Sec. Marlene Colley. Not Pictured: St. Council Don Judkins. Advisor Mr. Raymond Elliot Co-Advisor Mr. Marcus Arthun Flower white rose with purple tips Colors purple and gold Motto We know what we are, but we know not what we may be. Nineteen Hundred Sixty-Nine This Was the Year 15 Salutatorian JAN DEANNE NELSON Jan Valedictorian CHRISTINE RICHARDS Chris 16 17 MICHAEL VANCE COX Mike MARLENE E. COLLEY Marlene WANDA MARIE GEORGE Wanda” DONALD JAMES JUDKINS Don DAVID LEE KROLL Dave PENNY MARIE PARKER Penny 18 19 LINDA JEAN SYLLING Linda” JAMES NELSON MEEK Jim 20 KEVIN LEWIS TEESDALE Kevin' MICHAEL D. WHAM Mike Seniors m ) f | A ► r A C. Richards J. Nelson n r i r c V • ’ 1 I� t ; % Y. Anderson R. Bratsky M. Cox M. Colley W. George D. Kroll D. Judkins P. Parker D. Kroll L. Sylling J. Meek D. Rukavina G. Spencer K. Teesdale M. Wham 21 Not pictured: M. Sagendorf 1958 Would you believe the class of '69? What's those two fingers up for Don? You call this school! What does 62 stand for? Don smiles like Snoopy! It's a chicken Boy! Gene's up to something. Wanda's falling asleep! 22 Sponsored by BARNET OPTICIAN Follow me I'm lost! Don't hide your face - it's almost over. Don't Cry '69 - the rank year 23 Me! A graduate? Don is always with the girls! Galloping Goose ’Cheese! It's the Punch Oh, how cute! More chicken, please I did it! The Woman's Club sponsors this dinner for the senior class their advisors. The cocktails were served at Voights, salad at Meeks, main course at Syllings, and we then traveled-to Spencers for dessert, games, dancing. A good time was had by all. Thank You! Finally The three of Us!!! 24 YVONNE ANDERSON: Class Pres. 2; Paper Staff 4; Annual Staff 1,2,3,4, Co- Photographer 1, Photographer 2, Co-Editor 3, Editor 4; FHA 1.2,3,4, Pres. 3, Pari. 4; Drama 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4, Pep Band 4, Stage Band 4; Chorus 1,2; Girls State 3. RALPH BRATSKY: FFA 1,2,3,4, Sentinal 3, Vice-Pres. 4; Student Council 3. MARLENE COLLEY: Student Council 2, Secretary 4; Prom Queen 3; Daisy Mae Candidate 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Sec.-Treas. 3; FHA 1,2,3,4, Reporter 3, Vice- Pres. 4; German Club 3,4; Annual Staff 1,2,3,4, Sec.-Treas. 3,4; Paper Staff 4; Bandl.2,3,4, Pep Club 4, Stage Band 4; Chorus 1; NHS 4, Pres. 4; Librarian 3. MIKE COX: Basketball 1,2,3; Football 1,2,3,4; Lettermans Club 2,3,4; Li 1' Abner 4; Class Vice-Pres. 3; FFA 1,2, Vice-Pres. 2. WANDA GEORGE: Annual Staff 3,4, Photographer 3; Paper Staff 4; Pep Club 1,2,3. 4; Drama 3; Chorus 1,2,4, Vice-Pres. 4; Snow Queen 4. DON JUDKINS: Track 1,2,i: Basketball 3, Intramural Ball 1,2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Lettermans Club 1,2,3,4; Snow King 4; Student Council 4. DAVE KROLL: Class Vice-Pres. 1, Pres. 4; Lil’ Abner Candidate 1; Chorus 1; FFA 1,2,3,4, Treas. 1,2; Prom King Candidate 3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3; German Club 3; Lettermans Club 1,2,3,4, Sec.-Treas. 4; Paper Staff 4; Student Council Vice-Pres. 4; Boys State Alternate 3. DON KROLL; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 4; FFA 1,2,3,4, Reporter 2,3; Student Council 3; Lettermans Club 1,2,3,4, Vice-Pres. 4; Annual Staff 4. JIM MEEK; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3; FFA 1,2, Outstanding Greenhand 1, Sec. 2; Class Pres. 3; Student Council Pres. 4; Band 1,2,3,4, Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Chorus 1,2, Vice-Pres. 2; Lil' Abner Candidate 2; Lettermans Club 2,3,4; German Club 3,4; Art Club 3. JAN NELSON: Chorus 1,2,3,4; FHA 2,3,4, Vice-Pres. 3; German Club 3,4, Sec.- Treas. 4; Student Council 2; Paper Staff 3,4; NHS 3,4; Daisy Mae Candidate 4. PENNY PARKER: Class Sec. 2, Student Council 3; Prom Queen Candidate 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4, Pari. 3; German Club 3, Sec. 3; Paper Staff 3,4; Band 1,2; Chorus 1; Librarian 3. CHRISTINE RICHARDS: FHA 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,4; Drama Back Woods Romeo 1, The Miner's Daughter 2; Student Council 1,3 4; NHS 3,4; Girls State Alternate 3; German Club 3,4; .Paper Staff 3,4, Editor 4; Girls Track 3; Girls Basketball 3,4; High School Week 4. DOUG RUKAVINA: Basketball 1,2,3,4; FFA 2; Lil’ Abner Candidate 3; Lettermans Club 3,4; Homecoming King Candidate 4; Class Vice-Pres. 4. MICKEY SAGENDORF: Class Sec. 1, Student Council 4; Daisy Mae Candidate 1; Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Sec.-Treas. 4; FHA 1,3,4; German 3; Paper Staff 3,4; Chorus 1; Majorette 2; Cheerleader 2; Librarian 3; Christmas Queen 2; Prom Queen Candidate 3; Homecoming Queen 3. EUGENE SPENCER: FFA 1,2,3,4, Outstanding Greenhand 1, Treas. 2, Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Lettermans Club 2,3; Football 1,2. LINDA SYLLING: Chorus 1; Annual Staff 1; Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4; FHA 1,2,3, 4, Sec.-Treas. 3, District Song Leader 3; Band 1,2,3,4, Sec.-Treas. 3; Class Sec.- Treas. 3; German Club 3,4, Sec.-Treas. 4; NHS 4, Sec.-Treas. 4; Pep Band 4; Homecoming Queen 4. KEVIN TEESDALE; Football 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Lettermans Club 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4; Class Treas. 4. MIKE WHAM: Football 1,2,3; Basketball 1; Track 1,2,3; Student Council 1; Vice-Pres. 2; Boys State Delegate 3; German Club 3,4; Lettermans Club 2,3,4; FFA 1,2, Student Advisor 1, Vice-Pres. 2; Prom.King Candidate 3; Art Club 3; High School Week 4. ATHLETICS Football t (Standing) J. LaFrance, P. Williams, J. Edgmond, L. Peterson, J. Golsberry, L. Tuell, D. Yates, R. Grudzinski, R. Gonzales, (Middle Row) D. Bratsky, M. Meade, R. Reid, D. Kroll, J. Jackson, (Kneeling) M. Hayes, G. Pierce, D. Kelsey, J. LaFrance, D. Spencer, S. Mamey. Not Pictured: K. Teesdale, S. Ochs. Coach's Comment As coach of the Scouts this past season I am nothing less than pleased with the team as a whole. Our experience and size was overbalanced by the teams desire to play. The boys who started this past season have taken a large step toward manhood through their sportsmanship and personal sacrifices. Mr. Arthun served as a very capable assistant and should be credited for much of the success. Coach Warner Coach Warner Scoreboard Bridger 60 Fromberg 0 Bridger 7 Shepherd 41 Bridger 19 Joliet 16 Bridger 7 Belfry 6 Bridger 0 Park City 47 Bridger 53 Edgar 6 28 Did someone lose a contact? Run! 29 HUMPH!! ! Get Him boys! This is suppose to be a white hat special AH! Leaving the scene of an accident You tell em' coach I just washed my feet and can't do a thing with them! Charge! Yippe Skippe You 3 fight it out! We're leaving Don't go away mad Husky Tusky Pushups anyone?? Hey Wait, I gotta get clean pants! Alright, which one of you guys has the ball9 A” Squad L. to R. Standing: D. Kroll, R. Christman, D, Rukavina. B. DeRudder, L. Peterson, D. Wetsch, J. Meek, K. Teesdale, L. Peterson, G. Spencer, J. LaFrance, D. Kroll, Kneeling: Mr. Kaiser, Manager: M. Hayes, Superintendent; Donald Blair SCHOOLS PLAYED WE TH£ Fromberg 62 29 Roberts 58 49 Joliet 67 34 Belfry 88 53 Park City 55 57 Edgar 80 40 Roberts 65 80 Shepard 70 51 Joliet 65 58 Belfry 54 47 Park City 61 55 Edgar 76 52 Fromberg 83 50 Shepard 81 47 32 Sponsored by DUFFY'S TAVERN 33 Come here Ball! 34 Don't just stand there give it to Us! Dribble, Dribble, Dribble! Hey where did everybody go?? Time is all we need! Right in there! 35 Standing, L. to R: Mr. Kaiser, M. Meade, L. Peterson, J. Edgemond, L. Peterson, R. Sanquins, R. Reid, Manager: R. Webber, Kneeling: T. Stahley, R. Elton, R. Ruff, R. Grudzinski, D. Bratsky, J. LaFrance, D. Kelsey. Did it 36 Standing: P. Williams, D. Judkins, R. Reid, R. Ruff, J. Edgmond, D. Yates, Coach Warner, Kneeling: S. Ochs, B. Bratsky, M. Williams, S. Marney, B. Parker. Not Pictured: K. Teesdale, R. Grudzinski. Bridger High School should be proud-of the athletes who represented the school and town with a creditable ability this past track season. I appreciate the encouraging results each mem- ber helped make possible this season has been most successful. Coach W arner April 14 - 66 1 2 points 3rd place April 17-40 points 4th place April 22 - 49 points 4th place May 8-44 points 3rd (District) May 16 - 12 points 7 th (Divisional) May 23 - 24 points 17th (State) SCHOOL RECORDS BROKEN 2 mile - Don Judkins 10:46 High Jump - Rick Reid 6 Feet, Pole Vault - Don Yates 11 Feet High Hurdles - Ray Ruff 16.1 10 boys went to Divisional 4 boys went to state Rick Reid Don Yates Kevin Teesdale Ray Ruff 38 Now this is what I call competing - by the way what event is this? What cha drinking Coach? Going somewhere? Are you tense, irritable, nervous, UP IN THE AIR?? Hey Butch, where are ya going with that pole in your hand? Determination! 39 Track ??? Hey Butch, what cha doin' up there? The Thinker Where ya goin' Kevin? And he's over! 40 ORGANIZATIONS Annual Staff L. to R. 1st Row; Advisor Mr. Elliot, Co-editor A. Gonzales, Editor Y. Anderson, Sec.-Treas. M. Colley, Co.- Sec.-Treas. C. Kaiser, Student Council J. Bratsky. 2nd Row; B. Bratsky, L. Meade, S. Weisgerber, C. George, C. Kelsey. 3rd Row; D. Kelsey, W. George, J. Howland, L. Cox, C. Teesdale. 4th Row: D. Kroll, R. Bratsky, J. Smith, J. Jackson. The Annual Staff is responsible each year for putting together, arranging for the financing, and the selling of the yearbook. The Yearbook is really a portrayal of the activities of the school year in picture. Everyone has to work very hard in order to put out a suc- cessful yearbook. The staff, headed by Yvonne Anderson, deserve a great deal of credit toward this endeavor, and the thanks of the entire student body. In addition, the sponsors are to be thanked for their generous support. Without them, there would be no yearbook. 42 43 Band Oboe:K. Ottolino. Piccolo: M. Elvers. Clarinet: C. Kaiser, V. Nelson, J. Dison, R. Meade, J. Meek. S. Brown, J. DeRudder, D. Halverson, V. Herren, C. Maddox. Flute: M. Colley, L. Sylling, D. Schwend, R. Skorupa, C. Kaiser, D. Wham, M. Koch. Alto Clarinet; R. Kidwell. Bass Clarinet: C. George, C. Sylling. Alto Sax: M. Davis, P. Larsen, M. Hayes, R. Skorupa, J. Edgmond. Tenor Sax: D. Bratsky, D. Bell, J. Wham, Baritone Sax: Y. Anderson. Bassoon: J. Howland. French Horn: D. Bratsky, C. Webber. Trumpet: J. Meek, K. Stahley, L. Cox, C. Kelsey, A. Jackson, B. Currie, L. Brown, E. Wham, K. Hodges, T. Dunbar. Trombone; J. LaFrance, J. Edgmond, W. Larsen, M. Meade, C. Richards, K. Hodges, P. Gray, P. Mamey. Baritone: J. Bratsky, C. Vanderloos, W. Judkins, T. Kelsey. Bass: S. Spencer, J. Jackson, T. Stahley, D. LaFrance, Percussion: C. Richards, R. Webber, J. LaFrance, G. Jares, G. Thomas. Timpany Bells: B. Reamy. Majorettes Left to Right; D. Schwend, S. Bratsky, D. Sundburg, A. Gonzales. Sponsored by HANSEN MUSIC, Billings, Montana 44 Chorus Back Row, L. toR.: M. Davis, C. Kaiser, R. Skorupa, J. Dison, A. Gonzales, W, George, C. Tees- dale, E. Wham. Bottom Row; Mr. Billings, S. Spencer, L. Meade, R. Skorupa, K. Handleand, J. Nelson, C. Richards, J. Meek. An all girl chorus was very new for Bridger, so this year was more of an experiment. We took part in many things, including District Music Festival. We received a three rating. We have big plans for next year and we would really like to get some boys interested, too! Corinne Kaiser, President Sure! I can play 3 pigs! I need a laxative! 45 Music Board Back Row L. toR.: Mr. Billings, J. Meek, Y. Anderson, S. Spencer, 1C. Stahley. Front Row; C. Kaiser, W. George, M. Davis, J. Nelson. Drum Major The band was a very active organization this past year. As a marching unit we traveled to RMC to participate in its annual Band Day, taking first in our division. We also hosted one of the most successful Tri- County Festivals ever held, with some 700 band students from 3 counties present. This past spring our concert band received a superior rating at the district music festival in Billings. We were also fortunate to have a pep band, composed of select students, to play at all home and tournament games. We hope our band is this successful in all future years. Yvonne Anderson, Vice President 46 Pep Club Two hotdogs with mustard please! All for Bridger! The Bridger High School Pep Club has 38 members who actively support the Bridger Scouts in football, basketball and track. The Pep Club is in charge of Homecoming and is responsible for the signs at tournaments. This year every member lettered. The Pep Club is very proud of our new honorary member, Mrs. Becker. She has painted some of the signs for tournaments, and has helped in every way possible. We would like to say Thank You Mrs. Becker . Fourth Row L. toR.: M. Davis, C. George, C. Kaiser, L. Meade, A. Gonzales, C. Kelsey, R. Meade, L. Cox, E. Wham, C. Teesdale. Third Row; R. Skorupa, J. Howland, S. Patrick, J. Dison, K. Handeland, S. Weisgerber, L. Brown, Y. Anderson. Second Row; D. Sundburg, M. Colley, W. George, E. Temple, J. Hayden, R. Skorupa, D. Grudzinski, J. Meek. First Row: C. Bratsky, S.C. B. Reamy, Par. E. Thornburg, Pres. L. Sylling, V.P. S. Spencer, Sec.-Treas. M. Sagendorf, C. McClurg, Advisor Mrs. Thornburg. Kneeling: D. Schwend, R. Teesdale, P. Parker, V. Sundburg. Not Pictured: E. Schlemmer, Mrs. Thurber. A Squad Cheerleaders Head Cheerleader P. Parker, V. Sundburg, R. Teesdale, D. Schwend B Squad Cheerleaders 48 J. Meek, K. McClurg, D. Sundburg, C. Bratsky Letterman Club Top Row: R. Christman, D. Rukavina, D. Wetsch, J. Meek, D. Yates, M. Cox. Middle Row; S. Ochs, R. Gonzales, M. Wham, J. Brabec, R. Reid, J. Jackson, D. Judkins. Bottom Row; Pres. K. Teesdale, V. Pres. D. Kroll, Sec.-Treas. D. Kroll, B. Bratsky, Advisor Mr. Warner. Not Pictured: J. Goldsberry, R. Grudzinski. Letterman Club B ” The Bridger Letterman Club has made up a new constitution to govern and guide the activities as a school service club. The club purchases athletic equipment and donates it to the school. It establishes a pride of accomplishment in meriting the letter award and becoming a letterman. What ya reading Mr. Warner? Three Buddies What ya looking at?. 49 Future Homemakers of America Future Homemakers of America consists of high school girls who are interested in homemaking. Opr flower is the red rose, our colors are red white and our motto is Toward New Horizons. Our chapter was chosen as the outstanding chapter of the year. This came from hard work and fulfillment of goals. It was a very active year for our chapter and much was learned by each member. Oh Dear! Everybody's happy! 50 Sponsored by C. R. ANTHONY CO Future Farmers of America Back Row, L, toR.: B. Skorupa, D. Spencer, R. Sanguins, L. Peterson, D. Wetsch, B, DeRudder, D. Kroll, J. LaFrance, D. Kroll, Middle Row; Sweethearts. Spencer, R. Webber, D. Judkins, K. Stahley, M. Williams, D. Dyer, J. Brabec, S. Oches, E. Schlemmer, Advisor Mr. Arthun, Back Row: Sentinel D. Yates, Parlimentarian L. Peterson, Reporter J. LaFrance, V. Pres. R. Bratsky, Pres. E. Spencer, Sec. B. Bratsky, Treas. D. Kelsey, Second V. Pres. B. Parker. The primary purpose of the FFA organization is to develop agricultural Leadership, Citizenship, and cooperation. These aims are accomplished through the activities of the local chapter. Leadership is developed through Public Speaking Contests, Parlia- mentary Procedure, and State Leadership Conferences. Cooperation is accomplished through such activities as showing livestock at County Fairs. Sportsmanship as well as cooperation can be gained by being modest in winning and generous in defeat. Mem- bers attend many livestock Judging Contests throughout the year. While attending these events members learn to develop powers of observation useful in decision making. n xAsov- 1 51 Sponsored by ALDRICH AND CO. German Club Back Row, L, toR.: Mr. Kaiser, C. Richards, Historian V. Sundburg, L. Peterson, J. Meek, M. Wham, Second Row: B. Reamy, S. Spencer, J. Bnabec, First Row: Program Chairman C. Kaiser, Pres. L. Sylling, V.P.B. Schwtmd, Sec.-Treas. J. Nelson, Program Chairman M. Colley. The German Club consists of thirteen members in the German 1 and German II classes in school. We met once a month and have sponsored the Snow King and Queen contest, the Talent show, and have gone to visit RMC and EMC’s German Departments, and have held a Parents Night. We feel the German Club has been a very active group with everyone participating. What a mess! I need a cigarette. Who's the long tall Texan? Paper Staff Back Row: D. Kelsey, J. Jackson, D. Bell, J. La France, J. Edgmond, J. Bratsky, J. Brabec, D, Kroll, Y. Anderson, M. Colley. Third Row: Mr. Arthun, E. Temple, V. Sundburg, J. Meek, M. Sagcndorf, E. Thornburg, J. Disori, C. Bratsky, P. Larsen. Second Row; S. Spencer, W. George, R. Skorupa, J. Nelson, S. Weisgerber, S. Patrick, D. Grudzinski. Front Row; P. Parker, B. Bratsky, B. Parker, Co-Editor M. Davis, Editor C. Richards, C. Kaiser, J. Hayden, C. Kelsey. A lot of hard work added the B.H.S. News to the Bridger School System. Many persons contributed a great deal to its success. I would like to express my appreciation to those who gave of themselves to this budding establishment. A special thanks goes to a wonderful advisor, Mr. Arthun. Christine Richards, Editor Why so serious! Sponsored by SPENCER FEED LOT Working hard. 53 National Honor Society Standing, L. toR.: R. Skorupa, J. Meek, E. Thornburg, C. Richards, Mr. Jenkins, J. Nelson, S. Spencer, Seated: Vice-President J. Hayden, Pres. M. Colley, Secretary-Treasurer L. Sylling. The National Honor Society looks upon education as a total product, measured by the four dimensions of life; scholarship, leadership, character, and service. As members of the National Honor Society our object shall be to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character in students at the secondary school level. B i is Our advisor Mr. Jenkin. a The new members. Sponsored by BRIDGER AGENCY Absorkee chapter. Librarians L. to R. - L. Cox, A. Gonzales, C. George, C. Kelsey (Not Pictured). Carla George, Ann Gonzales, Linda Cox and Carol Kelsey have been the dedicated student librarians who have been making bulletin boards, typing cards, finding books and helping out in anyway needed. Their help has been invaluable to Mrs. Sylling, librarian. They each receive a half credit for their efforts. 55 Student Council Standing Back Row L. toR.: Mr. Blair, J. Bratsky, R. Sanguins, B. DeRudder, L. Peterson, K. Stahley. Middle Row: B. Reamy, J. Brabec, J. Hayden, C. Bratsky, A. Gonzales, S. Ochs, R. Teesdale. Front Row; D. Judkins, M. Sagendorf, V. Pres. D. Kroll, Pres. J. Meek, Sec.-Treas. S. Spencer, C. Richards, J. Nelson. The Bridger High School Student Council has been very active this year in planning many dances, bake and candy sales and also planning the Christmas Party and the Homecoming Parade. Hang in their fans! Sponsored by REX ALL DRUG 56 ACTIVITIES 58 What to shave? A bit of lite from above! Black White Splash Busty! ! ! You don’t have to show me, I know how! Pardon me but my straps are down! Bashful? Never! Ick! Homecoming Royalty m Doug Rukavina and Linda Sylling Corinne Kaiser and Dave Wetsch Roger Weber and Karen Hand el and Lois Brown and Dennis Spencer Sponsored by CARBON IMPLEMENT INC. •Vi 62 Sids is crowned queen Homecoming The homecoming activities are sponsored by the pep club and lettermans. Each class put up candidates for royalty and the student body then elected Linda S. and Roger W. Each class and several organizations made floats and partici- pated in the parade. Candidates were intro- duced at the half of the game along with float winners and a band performance. That night at the dance the King and Queen were crowned. It was a most successful activity. 63 Candidates W f e 64 65 Erwin Schlemmer Deb Sundberg Snow King Queen Senior Wanda George Senior Don Judkins The Student Council sponsors the Christmas party each year. There is a gift exchange between students and each class plus the faculty puts on a skit. The German club sponsors the Snow King and Queen con- test with candidates from each class. Money is put into jars and the people who receive the most money win. Senior Mike Cox Junior Brenda Reamy The senior class of '69 sponsored the Sadie Haw- kins Dance this year with every class nominating a candidate for Daisy Mae and Lil Abner. The student body voted on all candidates and elected Mike Cox and Brenda Reamy. The gym was decorated with straw and pumpkins. Ann Gonzales and Ron Steffan won the costume contest, dressed as clowns. Junior Senior Banquet Man, It’s hot! Ah!! Food?? Be with ya as seon as I get my eye in! It's the bread! EVERYBODY IS DRINKING??? Wish they'd hurry! The Jr.-Sr. Banquet was held at the Skyline Supper Club in Billings. We were served a choice of beef tenderloin or shrimp, with the bill being paid by the juniors. The class of '69 would like to thank them for an enjoyable evening. 67 I could have danced all night! The Royalty And the winner is . . . The Junior Prom was held April 27 in the high school gym. This year's theme was Some Velvet Morning and the colors were purple, silver, orchid. Ann Gonzales Tom Gilliam were crowned king queen at 11:00 by the 1968 royalty, Marlene Colley Kevin Teesdale. The decorations were beautiful the evening was enchanting. Queenie Ann Kingsley Baby Tom Junior Prom I'm Bored 70 Wh.it Now? F.H.A. installation was held following the home ec style show tea. Chapter Mothers Mrs. Gonzales Mis. Hayden were installed for another year. Judy Hay- den was installed as president along with her team of officers. Degrees were also presented. 71 Home Economics Style Show Tea Judy has a wool suit Sids is on her way Lois her skirt Look, pants too! Brenda's banquet dress The annual home economics style show and tea was beautiful with the prom decorations. A tea was served by the home ec I girls and all home ec several F.H. A. girls modeled. The tea was prepared by the home ec I, II, III girls, decorations by home ec II, and script by the home ec III girls. Entertainment was provided by Joe Bratsky, Melody Davisa Judy Meek. 72 J. Bratsky, delegate D. Yates, alternate 73 Thanks Coach! Ah! 1 got my letter! Their last letter! Bridger got a Belfry guy! Awards Night _______________:__________:________ 1969 BB. Trophies Good Job, Diz 74 Oh, my plug! I got it! Father to Daughter! Football and Don P.E. Certificates The girls track team 2 year Letterman ■ For a job well done. Graduation Hey, I made it! Almost there! 1 can't wait! Happy, happy! Down we go! After effects! Done! On step? 76 Why ya cryin'? FAVORITES What a mob! Here it comes again. Mr. Warner thats Lollipop kid Buddies! Hi, Handsome! What ya looking at? Service with a smile Medicine woman! great yr. of '69. Big party! Can Can girls. Stick horse for Mr. Elliot I'm not doing it! 78 79 Ambitious! Who’s sitting funny? Beer P arty! 80 Fans for Scouts. Could this be German Class? Say Peaches. About that pole. We'll meet at nine. Who said I need scope? 81 r+m k It's a hard day nights Suffer Soph's Making signs. Our great victory Every time their elbows bend their mouths open 82 JUNIORS junior Officers L. to R. Advisor Mr. Powers, S.C. S. Ochs A. Gonzales, Sec.-Treas. J. LaFrance, V.P. J. Brabec, Pres. J. Bratsky, Co-Ad visor Mr. Pond Sexy! All mouth, no eyes! Sadie, the cleaning lady! My what big teeth T.G. jM Big Class. P. Williams D. Yates Not Pictured: B. DeRudder J. Reinhart Studying hard! If looks could kill! 84 Juniors J. Brabec J. Bratsky R. Cliristman L. Cox m. Davis C. George T. Gillam J. Goldsberry A. Gonzales R. Gonzales R. Grudzinski J. Hayden J. Howland J. Jackson C. Kaiser C. Kelsey J. LaFrance L. Meade S. Ochs D. Padgett B. Reamy D. Schwend J. Smith S. Spencer K. Stahley V. Sundberg C. Tccsdale E. Temple L. Tuell D. Wetsch 85 SOPHOMORES Sophomore Officers p«PH iM t L. toR. S.C. L. Peterson R. Teesdale, Pres. R. Ruff, V.P. D. Bratsky, Scc.-Trcns. S. Patrick, Advisor Mr. Kaiser llcy, that's funny Oil, for a kiss! Rats! Out again! Pure Sex: Sophomore D. Bratsky D. Dyer J. Edgmond R. Elton K. Handeland D. Kelsey V. Maddox K. McClurg J. Meek B. Parker S. Patrick L. Peterson L. Peterson G. Pierce R. Reid R. Ruff R. A. Skorupa R. L. Skorupa R. Webber E. Wham M. Williams R. Teesdale Freshman Officers L. to R. Back Row; Advisor Mr. Warner, Reporter D. Grudzinski, Treas. V. Nelson, S.C. C. Bratsky. Front Row: Par. B. Skorupa, V.P. M. Hayes, Pres. Dennis Spencer, Sec. T. Stahley, S.C. R. Sanguins Look at that broad! No, I never. That's a No, No. Yuk! what's on the floor Say what! Another Phyllis! I’ve had it'. 90 Freshman D. Bell C. Bratsky L. Brown J. Dison D. Grudzinski M. Hayes J. LaFrance P. Larsen S. Marney M. Meade R. Meade V. Nelson R. Sanquins E. Schlemmer E. Schlemmer B. Skorupa D. Spencer D. Stahley D. Sundberg S. Weisgerber 91 JUNIOR HIGH Top Row; L. Padgett, B. Barndt, C. Sylling, K. Ottolino, C, Kaiser, C. Maddox, C, Vanderloos, D. Halverson, J. DeRudder, L. Wetsch, V. Herren, B. Swisher, P. Marney. Middle Row; Mrs. Bakich, D. Wham, S. Brown, S. Bondell, M. Koch, W. Judkins, M. Parry, J. Ruff, J. Judkins, M. Elvers, C. Temple, D. Sundburg, R. Kidwell. Bottom Row; C. Webber, D. Bratsky, J. Wham, S. Bratsky. A ” Squad Jr. High Pep Club Top to Bottom; D. Bratsky, S. Bratsky, J. Wham, C. Webber. ffB ” Squad S. Brown, D. Wham, B. Kidwell, D. Sundburg 93 Junior High Basketball A Squad L. to R. Back Row: Coach Brookshier, B. Currie, T. Goldsberry, D. Hayden, A. Jackson, G. Thomas, Front Row; R. Drain, A. Herron, B. Ochs, T. Kelsey, P. Gray. r 'B” Squad L. to R. Standing: Coach Brookshier, D. Pfeifer, D. Hayes, T. Dunbar, C. Richards, J. Rodriguez, G. Salveson, T. Wham. Kneeling: K. Hodges, K. Hodges, D. LaFrance, D. Skorupa, J. Edgmond, C. Handeland, T. Dunbar. Sponsored by SPAULDING'S ENCO 94 Eighth Grade D. Bratsky S. Brovvn B. Currie J. DeRudder R. Drain D. Dunbar M. Elvers T. Goldsberry P. Gray T. Handeland A. Herren K. Hodges A. Jackson J. Jares W. Judkins C. Kaiser K. Ottolino M. Parry V. Peregoy B. Reamy C. Richards D. Ridenour J. Stevenson C. Sylling C. Temple Not Pictured: D. Hayden W. Larsen 95 Seventh Grade V. Herren K. Hodges G. Jares J. Judkins T. Kelsey B. Kidwell M. Koch D. LaFrance C. Maddox P. Marney B. Ochs L. Padgett D. Pfeifer D. Pierce D. Powell B. Reamy A. Reicher J. Rodriguez J. Ruff G. Salveson D. Skorupa D. Sundberg B. Swisher G. Thomas L. Wetsch 96 ELEMENTARY Beginner’s Band Standing L. toR.: P. Barham, C. Elvers, N. Swisher, B, Cornish, A. Richards, E. Judkins, Mr. Billings, Director, L. Handeland, D. Pfeifer, 2nd row; L. to R. J. Hall, L. DeRudder, K. Giesick, M. Jackson, G. Thomas, Z. Larsen, 1st row; L. to R. T. Parker, D. Schwend, D. Asbury, S. Davis, D. Smith, T. Bell Intermediate Band 2nd row; L. to R. Director, John Billings, M. Brabec, B. Leslie, T. Williams, T. Brown, C. Peterson, 1st row; L. to R. T. Wcisgerber, S. Skorupa, G. DeRudder, B. Asbury, J. Hall, P. Halvorsen 98 Sixth Grade W. Feller T. Frank S. Gray J. Hall P. Halvorsen T. Lantz B. Leslie C. Perry C. Peterson S. Skorupa J. Stevenson L. Temple T. Weisgerber T. Williams Seventh Grade B. Barndt S. Bond ell C. Bratsky S. Bratsky B. Close T. Dunbar J. Edgmond D. Halvorsen C. Handeland D. Hayes 99 Fifth Grade L. Handeland N. Helzer K. Hodges M. Jackson E. Judkins M. Laber Z. Larsen B. Padgett T. Parker S. Peterson D. Pfeifer S. Reicher A. Richards L. Rodriguez D. Schwend B. Stevenson L. Sundberg N. Swisher J. Thomas Not Pictured D. Smith Sixth Grade B. Asbury M. Brabec T. Brown C. Cornish G. DeRudder 100 Fourth Grade D. Judkins J. Lantz K. Lehman G. Maddox D. McClurg S. Pierce B. Reicher M. Ridenour T. Ruff M. Sheffield B.. Temple F. Vanderloos J. Varner D. Wall G. Wilm Not Pictured: Fifth Grade R. Cervantes D. Asbury P. Barham T. Bell B. Cornish S. Davis L. DeRudder C. Elvers K. Giesick W. Grudzinski J. Hall 101 Third Fourth Combination D. Adams K. Anderson D. Brabec L. Bratsky J. Brookshier D. Dell M. DeRudder T. Gray H. Helzer K. Hodges J. Hoskin T. Koch M. Laber G. Peterson B. Reamy P. Richards S. Ridenour G. Sylling Fourth Grade L. DeRudder J. Dunbar C. Emmett D. Feller T. Gerrells 102 Third Grade E. Bailey D. Barham J. Bamdt J. Brown M. Buckmiller J. Colley G. Emmett T. Feller K. Foust L. Halvorscn C. Hazen S. Hoskin S. Larsen S. Marney J. Newhouse P. Peregoy R. Rodriguez K. Stroh R. Sundberg J. Vanderloos R. Wilm Not Pictured: K. Brown A. Hernandez J. Hernandez 103 Sponsored by BRUCE'S BODY SHOP Second Grade D. Bailey B. Buckmillcr C. Buechler D. V. Croft B. Dell R. Foust K. Frank R. Frank A. Gerrells L. Halvorsen A. Hayden J. Hoskin D. Hutson B. Jackson T. Koch B. A. LaFrance M. Meng S. Newhouse C. Parry R. Sheffield 104 Not Pictured J. Hernandez A. Ramirez G. Recher First Grade C. Anderson N. Bailey C. Bondcll C. Brookshicr T. Burrington S. DcRudder T. DcRudder L. Dunbar T. Elvers G. Giesick D. Hand eland R. Hazen A. Helzer J. Hoskin D. Koch D. Laber D. Parker K. Parry G. Reicher M. Richards B. Ridenour S. Skorupa J. Temple M. Thiel A. Webber 105 Not Pictured: P. Ramirez P. Ramirez ADVERTISERS Choose from the long line of John Deere Equipment at RUSH IMPLEMENT CO. 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