Butte High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Butte, MT)

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Teachers Cfxchangz Blames This year for the first time Butte High School participated in the teachers ex- change system which has been steadily gaining popularity all over the country. Miss Sadie Erickson of Butte high school exchanged teaching posts with Miss loan Mort of Belle Vue high school in Brad- ford, Yorkshire, England. Although they had corresponded, Miss Erickson and Miss Mort did not meet until they were introduced in London at a recep- tion given by Mrs. Lewis Douglas, wife of the United States ambassador, before the British teachers left for America. Miss babie Erickson Shortly after this meeting Miss Mort and ninety-seven other British ex- change teachers crossed the ocean on the Queen Elizabeth. eagerly awaiting their first glimpse of the United States. The teachers stayed in New York for three days, and in Washington, D. C. for five days. While in the national capital they met President Truman. Bliss Euan jllilurt Miss Erickson's job of teaching, accord- ing to Miss Mort, is much different from hers in that Belle Vue high school is an all girls' school of 560. The school itself was famous at the end of the last century, and the beginning of this, for the stress laid on teaching science to girls. Miss Mort, too, found differences worthy of comment in her experiences here. Particularly she singled out the pretty clothes of the girls, the amount of talking boys can do, the gay garments of the boys, the lovely mountains around Butte, the clear air, and finally the true kindness and friendliness of Butte people.

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lnualtxne Zgulitbn One of Butte High School's '49 gradu- ates has joined the administrative staff this year as stenographer. Recording attendance and preparing the absence sheets are included in her tasks. Gain- ing the admiration of the students with her quick friendliness, she has efficiently filled her position. Qifarpl Bauman Caryl's cheery greeting is always heard as you enter the office. During our four high school years, Caryl, one of Butte High Schools own graduates has served capably as school book keeper. Always smiling and lending an encouraging word, Caryl became an important figure in our school years. jiilr. ilaarris For Mr. lames C. Harris the beginning of each semester is always a busy time. He straightens out conflicts in programs and checks on crowded study halls. ln spite of his task of enforcing rules and sending students to a seventh period, Iimmie is liked and respected by both students and teachers. Students and their problems engage his full at- tention and time. ln the absence of Mr. Haney, Mr. Harris serves as Prin- cipal.

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Hilda Benson, B. A., M. A. Montana State University, Missoula Columbia Teachers' College, New York Ethel Blomgren, B. A. Montana State University, Missoula Ray Bunday, B. S., M. S. South Dakota State, Brookings Harry Dahlberg, B. A. Montana State Universtiy, Missoula Maurice Driscoll, B. A., M. E. Montana State University, Missoula William Hawke, B. S. Montana State University Missoula Agatha Kelly, B. A., M. A. Clark College, Dubuque, Iowa University of Wisconsin, Madison Sam Leeper, B. A. Montana State University Missoula Iulia Lynch, B. A. University of Washington Seattle University of California Berkeley Veronica Lynch, B. A. University ot Washington Seattle jfiftp-eight Qtinmprise jfacuttp - The faculty of our high school aid Butte students to become better citizens of community and country. The future and success of America and its democracy is the burden of its youth. Our faculty endeavors to direct students here to acquire basic general knowledge essential to intelligent citizenship and leadership. The command of the English language is necessary to all who live in the land of the free. Literature, expressing the thoughts, feelings and emotions of great authors, enriches life. The English department, which includes Misses Anna English, Delia Gibbons, Gertrude Gilmore, Helen Laird, Ann Lynch, Lucy Lynch, Lucille McQuaiq, Mary Prestley, Burney Rice, Helen Riley, Dorothy Sheets, Emma William- son and Eva Williamson, provides fundamental and ad- vanced instruction in language and literature. The experience and training in the production of a news- paper are available, too, in iournalistm courses under the instruction of Miss Sarah McNelis. Correct speech patterns, extemporaneous speaking and dramatic speech arts are taught in the speech department by Miss Helen McGregor. Knowledge of history ls essential to world understanding and better citizenship. If the American youth is to be an intelligent voter and true patriot, he must appreciate the magnificent accomplishments of his nation. Since the United States is now a world power, not an isolated unit, its citizenry must have broad historical knowledge. History and social science courses cover all periods in mankind's story, as well as American government and international relations. Our history department includes Misses Nona Cronin, Col- ette Doherty, Marjorie Harrington, Veronica Lynch, Sarah McNelis, loan Mort., Dorothy Sheets, and Messrs. Iames Chandler, Maurice Driscoll, William Hawke, W. R. Klies and Sam Leeper. To be able to understand the languages of other nations is becoming more important daily. Modern swift methods of transportation draw all countries together. Latin, although not generally spoken these days, provides the basic of most modern languages and is a great aid to all who study it. The modern languages offered are French and Spanish. Our language department is ably staffed by Misses Agatha Kelly, Ann Lynch, Eleanor Meagher and Mary Prestley. Science stimulates the use of imagination, sets forth the principles of intellectual integrity, and trains in logical deductive thinking which will make not only our com- munity, but the nation and world as well, a place where law and order will flourish. Misses Ann Coleman, Rita Mc- Grath, Margaret Small, and Messrs. Ray Bunday, W. R. Klies and George McDonald are the science faculty. Mathematics classes are under the instruction of an ex-