Carter County High School - Medicine Rock Yearbook (Ekalaka, MT)

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18 Carter, CARTER A LUIMINI DINNER ---------0---------- The members and honorary members of the Alumni as- 3relation of the Carter County High School and a fewl others met in the recreation room of the Union Church Friday, May 12, for the first annual Alumni ainner. The local Alumni association is composea of the grad- uates of the Carter County High School which was created in 1920, with George Harris as the first principal. The first commencement was in 1921, there being only two JUNIOR PROM (cont. from p 11) The Junior Prom 'which 'was given in honor of the Seniors May 19, by the Junior class and Sponsor, Mrs. Hunt, was the biggest social event of the year. The hall v as decorated to members of the graduating class that year, Arline Guard „ represent a flower garden and Ruth Strain. There were only two graduates the next year, Harold McDonnell and Ethan Carter. The number has increased from year to year, there being sixteen in the class this year. There was a large attendance Friday night despite the fact that a number from the country were unable to at- tend on account of the bad roads. Lela Hall, county school superintendent and president of the Alumni as- sociation, introduced Mrs. Jennie Carlson, former high school teacher, as toastmistress. After a fow intro- ductory remarks, she called on Professor Richarcson, high way which was covered with school principal, who spoke a fow words in praise of tho rambling rosos. The black association recently formoa and told of the lasting bonofits and usefulness of such an organization. Aftor some ‘well deserved complimentary remarks, tho toastmistress introduced Mrs. Jessica Hunt, who has boon a member of tho high school faculty for the past seven years. Mrs. Hunt congratulated the Alumni saying they v ith trees and Garden scats grouped along the sides of the wall. Six lights were extended from the ceiling with shades of lavender and green. The orchestra booth was set apart in a garden on the stage, along the front of the stage was a white garden fence and arch draperiod were covered v ith light branches'and flowers. The lunch which was ser- veu in the basement, Appro- priately decorated, consist- had started something that would never stop. She intro- ed of ico cream, mado in ducod tho class of 33 as an outstanding class, distin- guished in scholastic lines and also in dramatics and athletics. Margaret Buck responded for the class. A number of the classes of former years wore not re- presented. Lola Hall and Leo Castleberry answered pre- sent ,f when the class of ’24 was called. Warren ’. heeler responded for !26, Grace Lunder for '27, and Idulla Kennedy for f28. Mrs. DeLoss Hall, a former teacher in school and Carter County's first school superintendent, was intro- class colors, lavendar and green, ana angol food cake. There was a five pi ce orchestra that furnished very peppy music to danco to. Tho Grand March was made very attractive by tho beau- tiful drosses of all kinds and colors. The Juniors mads thoir duced. She said it was one of the most pleasant moments oto danco programs using of her life to be voted into the alumni. She told in feeling v ords what the alumni means. It occupies a place in the lives of its members that nothing can ever replace. It is a connecting link with the Alma Mater, a common tie that shall forever exist between all the graduates of Carter High School. Mrs. Carlson humorously protrayed the seven ages of man as described by Shakespeare, making a local ana some times personal application to those v ho attended the high school when she was a teacher. She said: Your thoir class colors. The handmade programs make souvenirs of additional value The class is to be con- gratulatoa. The 220 Yard Dash was omitted in tho track write up on Pago 15. The teachers are as proud of you and your success as your ovmresults wore as follov s: mothers and fathers. Come to the alumni mootings and renew the memories of the past. Billy Vedell, yell leader, led in giving tho school yells which were given with pep and noisy enthusiasm. All did justice to the banquet and voted unanimously that the first alumni dinner was an enjoyable and all around successful affair.-----Eagle. Six Alumns are attending higher school, Nora Brov n- field, Mary Ruth Hunt, Y'Vonne Arpan, John Brence, Betty Macnab, and Velva Whitney. Others are in business married or ranching. 0. Falkonstorn (T) 1st; Snow (C) 2na; M. Renshaw (C) 3rd; K Halm (Bowman)4th. Time 25.5. Of tho Alumns five aro teachers. Idella Kennedy, Dorothy Snow, Ruth Foely (Heagos, Thelma Melius, and Erma Hobbs. And one is County Superintendent, Lela Hall.

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THE PIONEER MOTHER a tc? Broadcaster t3 v V C ut of the «west comes a call—out of the golden sky which for centuries ha3 looked down on all life below it comes a call to honor the memory of those brave und gallant souls, the Pioneer Mothers, who back in the golden days of 49 trudged wearily a- cross the wile and savage continent to explore new lands and make new homes. Over there in the valley is an endless chain of white-topped wagons crossing the barren ground. It is early spring. Many women, some with wrinkled and worn faces, some with faces as fresh as an April morn, are doing countless chores as the wagons are stopped for the night. The sun is just sinking in the West, casting its golden glow over the little pioneer train with its joyous band. The younger women are singing and dancing while at work. From the fry- ing pan comes the delicious odor of crisp bacon and greasy potatoes cooked by the toiling hands of the women folk of the brave little band. From a distant wagon comes the whimpering of a baby. A young woman, scarcely more than a child herself, scurries off to comfort the little one. Off in the distance comes a whoop and cry—the official signal for an Indian massacre. Gruesome memories of the Indian tomahawk and firebrand experienced in an earlier rampage along the pioneer trail are brought back to the women. Supper is called ana the women clean up and settle camp in preparation fjt an early departure. For months and months the wagon goes on through summer and autmn, over seemingly inaccessible mountain passes, through roaring, rivers, until winter settles like a great white blanket over them. This is the time for the greatest misfortune and pain. Cattle freeze to death. Men have harrassed look on their faces. The wives must comfort them—they spread cheer and hope in consoling words. The young women cease their singing and dancing and settle do . n to grim realities of life. The children cry less, for they are too weak. Many die of disease and fever. But in- wardly the v ives who comfort their husbands aro not so hopeful. The mentalstrain is great. Many of them fail; their words are hollow when confronted by this lasting pain and tiring struggle for life. All cannot be perfect, so some grumble at their misfortune. With harsh words and bitterness against the whole world, they breed discontent in the camp. Others go about quietly nursing the sick and comforting the dying. Their generosity knows no bounds. The winter passes and spring again comes with her leafy green foliage. The pioneer mothers breathe a sigh of thankfulness for His guardianship during the bleak winter months, and for their safe arrival in the nestom land, but their task is not yet done. Tis their duty to roar the children who are to be the builders of this our Western Empire. The work of these founders will be reverberated through the ages. Let us then honor the PIONEER MOTHERS. ------M.B. A SENIOR POEM The time has passed, by far too fast, And now t o find, we1 ro seniors. Wo hate to go, but v o all know, wo Must make way for others. Four short terms, we've been book worms In this man's institution? But now Good By, for v c must try, To make a bettor nation. Vfe've labored here, from year to year, And tried to do our best. In all we'vo dono. It's boon as one, We worked together as a class. The friendships dear, created here, Let's hope will always last. And then sometime, when hopes sublime, Aro not just dreams, but facts, We'll all be proua, to say aloud, !'I was a member of the class '53. Though some of us, perhaps, will never famous be Nor land and riches e»or possess; Yet during life, through trial and strife, We all shall ever be, A friend indeed, to those in need— A helper of our fello. man. ------R.V . Women had more fun ana far greater variety in their lives when they could spin and bake and make their husbands' clothes. --------A. B. Sue.

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iL rtifii:-a.rnadfia»st.RT CARTER GIRLS VICTORIOUS (cont. from p. 15) the team. The regular line up was: Lucille Thomas, Doris Vedell and Lulu Perso, forwards. Evelyne LaPrath, Ora Elmore and Lucille Welsh, guards. RECEIVED LETTERS The Basket Ball girls have received their Basket Ball letters. Mr. Anderson presented them to the girls at the same time he present- ed the football, basket-ball and track letters to the boys. Eight girls received letters.. The letters are blue and white, the school colors. The Basket Ball team and the rest of the students who came out for Basket Ball wish to express their coach, Mr. Anderson, who stuck by us throughout our two years of Victory and took as many if not more of the knocks then we did, ap- preciation. BOY’S ATHLETIC REVIEWED (cont. from p. 15) January 14, when Plevna invaded this territory. The Plevna team took first place at the District Tournament in Miles City later, so the boys did not feel discouraged. The line-up was the same as in the first game. Two games were played with Camp Crook High School during the season. Games were also exchanged with Rhame, N. Dak , Carter winning one and Rhame the other. Plevna returned the January game on February 3, and defeated Carter by a Score of 30 to 11. During the season three exhibition games were play- ed with the town team. The high school won two of these games. In February the team at- tended the district 4 basket ball tournament held at Miles City ana played in three games one with Wibaux—lost this; one with Brockway—won that; and one with Circle, which they lost. The first eight players on the team: Kennedy, Renshaw, Brower, Allan, Kirkwood, Mumedy, Rowley, and Tooke. BOY’S TRACK (cont. from p. 15) Broad-jump—0.Falkens t em (T) 1st; K. Pleissner (B) 2nd; M. Stockfisch (P) 3rd; M. Renshaw (C) 4th. Dis- tance 20’ 11”. New record 50 Yard Dash—John Woll (Bowman) 1st; S. Catron (B) 2nd; M. Stockfisch (P) 3rd; 0. Falkenstem (T) 4th. Time: 05.6. 100 Yard Dash—J. Well (Bowman) 1st; B. Snow (C) 2nd? M. Renshaw (C) 3ru; K. Holm (Bov man) 4th. Time 25.5 440 Yard Dash—M.Renshaw (C) 1st; K. Holm (Bowman) 2nd; C. Steumpgues (B) 3rd; S. Hansen (T) 4th. Time 58.2. New Record. 880 Yard Dash—S. Melby (Bowman) 1st; F.Rowley (C) 2nd; S. Hansen (T) 3rd; J. Walter (C) 4th. Time: 2:11. 4. New record. Mile Run—S. Melby Bowman) 1st; F. Buckingham T) 2nd; B. Larsen (W) 3rd; B. Tooke (C) 4th. Time 5:11.8. New Record. Relay—Bowman 1st; Carter 2nd. Time 1:41. New record. Total Points: Carter 40; Terry 29; Bowman 24; Baker 20; Plevna 17; Sentinel Butte 5; Wibaux 5; Mar- marth 2. Once more the first place cup has come to spend a year in the Carter County High School. This is the second time carter has won the cup and if it is won again by Carter it will become a permanent possession of the school. --------------------Eagg- J9,. C CLUB (cont. from p. 14) Basket Ball lettermen: Dock Brov er, Gordon Kennedy, Gordon Allan, Morris Renshaw Donald Kirkwood, Billy Tooke and Alvin Mumedy. The Track lettermen were: Dock Brov er, Bruce Snow, Gordon Kennedy, Morris Ren- shaw, Frank Rowley, Siguard Quam, Billy Tooke, and John- ny Walters. THINGS WE1RE FIRST IN — 0 — The Class of ’33 is the first class to have an all point man in the Scholastic Contest. It was the first and last class to get pins when freshmen. It had the Freshmen of 1930 build a ”CM upon a large hill North East from the school house. It start- ed the custom of making the Sophomores whitewash this letter every year. It has presented three successive plays, and each one has been much better than the one before. It had one student to place second in the State Home Economic Contest. It bought suits for the basket ball girls team in 1930. It had a 100$ subscrip- tion to the Broadcaster” the last semester of this year. It had 12 of its 16 members to attend the dis- trict Scholarship contest at one time or another. It is the first class to have a student with two firsts in the district scholarship contest. It has the honor of at- tending the first banquet given for Seniors by the Alumni. It is the first to con- tribute v3Q in money for a State Scholarship fund. The fund is to be used by win- ners of the district scholarship contest to de- fray their expenses to the state contest.