Buffalo High School - Buffalo Yearbook (Buffalo, MT)

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Class History i In September of 1911? ten timid first graders started to school They were Mary Alice Dover, Ella Dover, Joan Fairbanks, Betty Hanchett, Robert Hanchett, Elois Ann Barrisicn, Bennie Peterson, Renbelle Hatleberg and Daniel Itami. Our teacher for the first year was Miss. Stella Lucier In our second year, the same students attended with the exception of Renbelle Hatleberg who went to Minnesota. Our teacher was Eleanor Thompson. Our third year of school found us missing two more of our original first graders—Betty and Bobby Hanchett—leaving only seven for our teacher, Mrs. Mary Thom, to reign over. We are diminishing$ and to start our adventurous fourth, year with Mrs. Pearl Phillips as our teacher, we have only five of our first year classmates. In 191 5, we were greeted in the school room by a new teacher, Miss. Burke, and two new classmates, Gertrude McDonald and Marlene Humber; but in taking toll we found Daniel Itami not joining us for the year. The fall of 191 6, Mary Alice Dover left us and Charlie Crabtree and Karlista Lane joined the class, Amanda E. George Lilley was our teacher. We are now sixth graders. Our seventh year found Karlista Lane and Marlene Humber missing. We were moved to the high school and had two teachers, Mr. Ashcraft and Mr. Jay. Our last year of grade school found Lulubelle Brown and Hayden Rentfrow joining our class for half a year. The teachers were Robert H. Jay, Mrs. R. H. Jay, and Miss. Loebach. There were only five of us graduating this year-these were Gertrude McDonald, Ella Dover, Joan Fairbanks, Charlie Crabtree, and Bennie Peterson. We were honored by a banquet given by the seventh graders. In our Freshman year, Jean Ann Kevin was a new member. Marlene Humber, and Hayden Rentfrow returned to be initiated with the rest of us, which was a lot of fun. The teachers were Mr. Ell, Supt., Mrs. Woodard, English teacher, and Miss Mulvihill our commercial teacher, we took part in a play called the «Night Cry”. Sophomore year found Lulubelle Brown and Hayden Rentfrow rejoining our class, and a new boy Jack Stellingwerf. This year we had a new principal, Mr. Abrams, a new commercial teacher, Miss Wehder, and Mrs. Woodard again taught English. This year the play was called «Almost Eighteen”, in which we took- part. The Junior class of 1951 found Jean Ann Nevin and Jack Stellinrwerf not joining the class. John Dracon became a new member of our class. Our new teachers were Miss Stickler, Chemistry teacher, and a new commerical and history teacher, Mr. Kennedy. This year the play was the «Adorable Imp”, directed by Mr. Abrams. We sponsored a banquet and prom, which were very sucessful events. Seniors at last, and roll call found Bennie Peterson, Gertrude McDonald, Ella Dover, Charlie Crabtree, Joan Fairbanks, Hayden lentfrow, and.John Dracon enrolled. Mr. and Mrs. Moyer were the new teachers, with Mr. Moyer acting as principal and Mrs. Moyer teaching English, Mrs. Edwards and Mr. Kennedy returned to help push us through. This year we all took part in a play entitled «Cracked Nutts”. Our commencement exercises were held May 27, 1953 and baccalaureate services were held May 2u, 1953 We all wished we were just starting high school again, but do the teachers? We doubt itl 15

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SfiflOR TRIP shortly alter And, too, it gives the student something to work for-a goal at the clima: of their high school career. The Senior Class of Buffalo would also like to thank Mr and Mrs, W. Kennedy and Mr, and Mrs, I. 0. Fairbanks for going with us and making Ahis trip possible, more interesting, and most enjoyable. Buffalo High School, departed from Buffalo seven o clock and traveled South on highway 19 toward Harlovr.-on and those who did'nt get up early enough at home, had breakfast in the Harlo Cafe. From Harlow ton we went South and then West to Helena, through Townsend. When we reached Helena, we went through the State Capitol and saw the many different displays inside. We also went into the room where the State Senate meets. Some of the groups took photographs of the Capitol Building and the grounds. We next visited the new Museum Building hear the Capitol in Helena, In this building we saw a collection of paintings, bronze work, and work in clay ' by Charles Russell, which were original and valued at over $250,000, From Helena, we went to Missoula where we stayed over night on the first night of our trip. We attended the State Track Meet Friday afternoon and were present when two track records were set. After the meet we had dinner and went to the College dance held on campus in the Student Union Hall. Bright and early the next morning, following a hectic night, the shining faces of seven Seniors were seen in the lobby of the Park Hotel where we spent the night. After having breakfast we were taken to the State University where we were showed around by Mr, Kennedy. After the tour of the University some of us went shopping indowr - own Missoula while others attended the track meet, A three dimensional movie was featured at the Wilma theater In Missoula, and four of the seven Seniors attended it on Saturday afternoon. It was a’real thriller with the actors and actresses appearing to be on stage in person. After the track meet was over, the Seniors were gathered and we departed for Kali spell where we stayed the second night of our trip. We stopped at St. I matius where a beautiful mission is located, but, due to lack of time, we were unable to go through this mission. We traveled around the beautiful Flathead Lake through breathtaking scenery until we entered Kali spell. We got rooms at the Kali spell Hotel and freshened up before dinner. After dinner we went to a movie and planned to go to a local dance, but due to certain difficulties we were unable to attend it Sundav morning all seven Seniors managed to drag out of the bed again and make it to breakfast. After breakfast we went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fairbanks and the Senior Class met them. They are the father and mother of Mr. I. 0. Fairbanks of Buffalo. From there we departed on the last leg of our trip bound for home. We stopped at the Hungry Horse Dam and took pictures, although it was not open to visitors. From Hungry Horse we journeyed on U. 3. Highway Number 2 which skirts Glacier National Park. Through the park we saw more beautiful scenery along with herds |of deer, elk, and fishermen. Fishing season opened Sunday, boon we I came to Browning where we had lunch and visited a taxidermist’s shop. ! Many types of wildlife were on display. From Browning we came to Great Falls where we stopped at the Dairy Queen for refreshments. From Great Falls we came to Stanford where we had dinner at the Be-Hay Cafe before coming on to Buffalo. It was a beautiful trip with wonderful weather and it was certainly- enjoyed by all. A trip like this is both enjoyable and educational, work for-a goal at the climax 14

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