Bridger High School - Scout Yearbook (Bridger, MT)

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A Friend To Remember Thanks for the memories. Truly great moments don't happen often for most of us and never at all for some. On those rare occasions when one is privileged to be a part of such a happening he cannot escape a feeling of awe, of exhileration, of accomplishment above the ordinary. There are no doubts, no alibis, no excuses... The thing is there, it exists, it stands on its own. It is the greatest... It may be a painting, a sculpture, a poem, a piece of music. Such a moment took place at 11:30 AM on March 30, 1978, at Columbus, Montana. You all remember it. The room was crowded. The air was hot. Uniform jackets were removed and sleeves were rolled up. Forty two minds concentrated on the same effort to transform notations on pages of paper into audible sounds to bring to life the ideas set down by a great creative genious. Remember? The first tones spelled out a melody of unsurpassed beauty with sureness and control, unhurried. It continued as voices of various colors and shades appeared and disappeared in contrasting forms and shapes. Gradually and subtly it built in intensity to the glorious and almost overwhelming power of the closing chords. When the final sounds had finished and silence once again prevailed, no one spoke, as if all wanted to hold on to the moment awhile longer before it faded into memory. It was truly a great moment. They don't happen often. I'll never forget it. Thanks a lot, Richard Wagner. Thanks a lot, Kids. Mr. John Billings Mr. John Billings began his teaching career in 1940. He took three years off to serve in the Marine corps during WW II and about 16 years were spent running a music store in Billings, Montana. Mr. Billings came to Bridger in 1963. His excellence in teaching music is well shown in his band and chorus which have consistently rated superior in competition. You say thanks a lot kids... We say thanks for giving us fifteen years of your life. Good luck, Mr. Billings, and God keep. The students and staff of Bridger

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Eighth Grade §1 D. Foltz A. Mudd T. Blood W . S. Campbell D. Dell R. Lehman D. Pearson ■ J. DeRudder D. Peters M. Ryan T. Scharen K. Sheldon M. Henson C. Michael J. Tuell C. Buckmiller ▼ J. Donnelly T. Peterson

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An Animals’ Christmas Party Wade mans the lights. The Bridger Elementary School Christmas program featured An Animals' Christmas Party. Flower, a perplexed little skunk, did not understand the meaning of Christmas. As Flower searched for the meaning of Christmas it became entangled in a trap. Many animals shunned Flower because of the reputation that skunks have, but eventually the little creature was freed from the trap by Smokey the Bear. Flower traveled with other animals viewing Christmas and nativity scenes until the troop arrived at the Animals' Christmas Party. Flower's special apray put everyone in the Christmas spirit and Flower finally understood the true meaning of Christmas. 21