Chinook High School - Breeze Yearbook (Chinook, MT)

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May. 1925 THE CHINOOK BREEZE 11 SOPHOMORE CLASS. Sitting—Warren Phelan. Orville Watkins. Henry Lehfeldt. Second row—Harold Peterson. Walter Gibbs. Donald Blackstone. John Cronk. Leonard Harlen. Third row Angeline Cole. Mildred Utter. Doris Brinkman. Mary Fast. Elsie Maeirt. Louise Hiebert, Letha Runyan. Top row- Vernon Sanders. Kathleen Moore. Gertrude Winters. Angeline Lawson. Hulda Olson. Irene McClelland. Florence Campbell. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY During our freshman and sophomore year many incidents happened which will not soon be forgotten by our merry group. In the year of 1923. thirty-live untrained and wild young mavericks assembled in the commercial room to he sorted out, hog-tied and halter-broken by the various teachers. Miss Clark proved to be well experienced on the subject and before we knew it we were all settled down, with the exception of Warren Phelan and Leonard Harlen. who, although they were given a ten-minute lecture on the subject of manners, etc., almost every day and night, gave the rest of the class the impression that they had been reared in the wilds of Africa. They also gave undoubted evidence to prove that the theory of Evolution is true. During the year, several of our members found the roads pretty rough and decided to remain as they were. One of our geniuses -Gyda Ronne -left us to live in Oregon, and wo sadly missed her cheerful smile. The first celebration in the history of our class was the class picnic. Mr. Huston Smith and Mr. Vernon Sanders, as usual, were the star performers and as a roaring bonfire cast long, spooky shadows over the merry group, we huddled closer together and listened to Willis Fredlund and the others singing. Maybe you think we didn’t experience some real thrills! While crossing the creek on the way home. Miss Clark became so interested in the reflection of the beautiful scenery therein, that she lost her balance, and Mr. Smith was obliged to act as hero. Who can ever forget the happy days we spent in room 24? Mr. Smith was ever ready to laugh with us even though Greta Sands did make some discouraging remarks, and Johnny Cronk always took the wrong meaning to intelligent statements. Marjorie Miller and Letha Run van would spent the majority of the recitation period in a whis-rered conversation concerning anything but General Science. I don’t think that Greta Sands and Anna Maney iave been seen chewing gum since the time that Mr. Smith made them write “I will not chew gum two thousand times. That was really hard work. In English the Merchant of Venice and Julius Caesar” were thoroughly enjoyed, especially when Evelyn Campbell and Henry Lehfeldt acted as husband and wife. Although none of the Freshmen took part in the activities of “Sneak Day. it was an interesting part of our history to see the poor Seniors punished. Some of the Juniors and Sophomores thought they were as big as the Seniors, and—well, they got theirs, too. We were sorry to lose Laura Phares from our midst. Because of sickness she was forced to remain at home, and so the Eighth Grade added her to their homogeneous? list. During the year the Freshmen decided to have a party. After much discussion a Hard Time party was decided upon. We reached this decision because Marjorie Miller didn’t have a dress to wear. Merrill Smith enjoyed playing Heavy, heavy hangs over thy head.” because he could take Miss Bancroft for a walk. Huston Smith didn't want to play anything else, thinking he might get another chance to make love to Miss Clark. Before we ended our celebration. a few Seniors invaded our area and kidnaped a few of our members. The Latin I and 11 class gave a picnic at Paradise Dam. Miss Anderson proved to be very much afraid of snakes, while Miss Northup was mistaken for one of Mack Sennett’s bathing beauties. The lunch consisted of weiners. buns. cake. pop. coffee and pickles. The C” Club carnival was a red letter event mainly because of the howling success it proved to be. We were well represented in the Queen contest by Letha Runyan. and Warren Phelan made an expert f -eak. The Freshman girls’ Japanese Tea Room was a noticeable feature of the program. Another picnic brightened the daily routine of our monotonous spring days. How hard it was to keep our minds on school work when the birds and other mysterious voices of Nature were calling to us! I’m afraid there were too many cases of spring fever those first few wonderful days. Our picnic was a grand success and the fact that Huston Smith and Miss Clark were roped and tied to a tree together afforded much amusement for the others. A grand lunch was served and coffee was boiled over a leaping bonfire. I ater a few boys and girls left for town, owing to the fact that they had dates pending. The time went by so fast that soon the storm of semester exams hung threateningly over our heads. The very thought made us shudder, and some of us. indeed, were lost in the whirlwind to find ourselves behind t ur classmates. Nevertheless, we greatly icjoiced because of the vacation which was to follow. We left our friends sorrowfully making many promises to return after a tl ree-month period, a joy and contentment that of not having to study. After a few heart-breaking experiences, lots of fun and a little sorrow the old gang assembled in room 21 this time under the auspices of Vernon Sanders. A few more mavericks were added to the list among whom were Mary Fast. I aPriel Williams. Harold Peterson and a few others. Some of our old classmates sought other fields— among these was Ruth Carley. Mr. Sanders proved to be a very efficient boss, and Mr. Peterson, who took Merrill Smith’s place, was a good sport, too. Miss Soule took the place of Miss Clark, and I am sure that those who took Commercial subjects enjoyed them very much. Although Florence and Evelyn Campbell spent the first half of the period comparing and reading bills , drafts , or what we more commonly called notes” from Wallner Bros.. Inc.. 1 am sure that they learned as much of bookkeeping as did any of us. Evelyn always became excited when it came time to open another envelope, because she wanted to see what was in it and each time would exclaim. “Oh. gee. this is just like Christmas. The first half of the semester a few of our gay classmates left us. among whom were Perry Cowan. Mary Pyette and Harold Gro-ven. Our class seems to be diminishing gradually, but we’ve got the same old spirit and pep which makes our class the best one in school. We can all agree that the success of obtaining the gym was the most important event. The shirt-tail parade was indeed picturesque and one in which the Sophomores took active part. After Christmas vacation, the Sophomores

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10 THE CHINOOK BREEZE May. 1925 JUNIOR CLASS. Sitting—Jesse Brooks. Donald Montgomery. Second row—Frederick Wallner. Francis Easbey, Edward Ruhr. Earl Murphy. Henry Hollenberger. Leonard Cole. Third row—Alice Groven. Frances Boyle. Emma Guertzgen. Katherine Fitzsimmons. Anna Cline, Lynn Butcher. Nettie Sharpies. Mabel Musgrove. Percival Watkins. Leo Peterson. Fourth row Francis Peterson (Sponsor). Vera Murphy. Martha Alexander. Anna Dowen. Jessie Magruder. Loretta Ruhr. Verda Rowley. Anna Holst. Julia Boss-hardt. Margaret Forbes. Earl Streeter. JAZZY, JOLLY JUNIORS In 1922 the now so-called Juniors were accepting the fated lot of “Freshles. We were subjected to the ridicule and sarcastic remarks of the upper classmen, but took it all in good part and made a vow that wo would not be the only uncomfortable Freshmen. in years to come. Miss Clark and Miss Hobart were our roll call teachers, and we all rejoiced in the fact that here was one point where we excelled. Another thing which added a flavor of interest to this term was the method of detention. We are sorry to say that we almost held night classes during the winter, which gives you a good Idea of what an obedient class we had. By the time the Freshman year was completed. we had lost three of our members. Raymond Gardner. Reba Gibson ami Janet Thibedeau: but by the time school was ready to take up again the next fall Beatrice Lemmon. Vera Murphy and Earl Murphy were here to replace those who had left us the year before. We gave our classes a good send-off at the first of the year and kept the ball rolling thru the entire term by helping win the interclass championship in Football, having three men on the Basketball squad, and winning the interclass track meet. We also showed what the class of 26 could do in speaking and declamatory for they never found us lacking in school spirit, as we were the first ones to edit a class paper and carry out our parties and picnics to perfection. September 1. 1924 the Junior Class started off with a bang! Why shouldn’t we? Look what a class we have! The following new pupils were added to our ranks: Lynn Butcher. Francis Easbey, Edward Ruhr. Leo Peterson. Henry Hallenberger. Nettie Sharpies. Earl Streeter and Mabel Musgrove. When our class was organized we had no political troubles as most politicians do. We elected Francis Easbey as president. Anna (Mine vice-president, and Anna Holst secretary and treasurer. Nettie Sharpies took Anna Cline's place the last semester. It did not take us long to realize that we had some keen social talent in our class and we immediately set out to develop it. We became interested in every club that was organized, and as we wished to take the •ead in every activity, we began competing for the offices. It resulted in Donald Moct-j omery being president of the Skull an 1 Bones Club and secretary of the Student Activity Fund. Frances Boyle president of the Dramatic Club and representative on the Student Body Council. Henry Hollen berger president of the Agricultural Club, with Edward Ruhr secretary and treasurer. Jesse Brooks president of the “C Club and Francis Easbey secretary and treasurer. Vera Murphy chairman of the Student Body Council and secretary and treasurer of the Dramatic Club. There are also six me Thors of our class in the Glee Club and the Dramatic Club is composed ot a majority of Juniors. We also took active part in athletics. i.oonard Cole. Jesse Brooks and Clarence Achen were stars on the basketball team, while Henry Hollenberger and Francis Eas bey were subs. The Juniors wee winm rs of the inter-class basketball a.i • football games, Hollenberger. Cole, Easbey, Brooks. Achen and Leo Peterson starring in football and Montgomery. Murphy. Peterson. Cline, and Hollenberger in inter-class basketball. Nor do we take a back seat in girls' basketball. the star guard and forward on the main team. Loretta Ruhr and Anna Dowen. being members of the good old Junior gang. We have never hesitated at having rlppin' good times, for when the weather would not permit us to hold our semi-annual picnic out of doors last fall we enjoyed “hot flogs. buns and pickles in the basement of the school house. We have also held two bard-time parties, where we discovered we '•ould impersonate, at will, anyone front Ben Turpin to Old Mother Hubbard. The big social event of the season, the Junior Prom, was wliat you might term a “howling success.’’ About seventy-five were in attendance and all enjoyed themselves immensely. Did you ever see anything the Juniors give, a failure? We have all enjoyed the school year immensely and are going to give the Juniors of '25 a final wind up that will not be surpassed by any other class in the future, for Rip Saw! Rip Saw! Rip Saw! Bang! We are the good old Junior Gang! We don’t quarrel, but we can fight! We are Juniors! We’re all right! --------------c.h.s.------ Mr. Peterson in Biology class: What are the three classes of levers. Warren: First class, second class and third class. HISTORY OF CHINOOK HIGH SCHOOL (Continued from page five) in straightenin’ out the tangle he found the school In. After puttin’ things In pretty good shape, he went a huntin' fer a higher edlcatlon. I often wonder if a higher edl-cation makes a man higher in brains an' lower in common sense. Do you know whether it does or not?” No. I said in truth. I really don’t know whether it does or not. Higher education is Lit advantage, however. Perhaps it is! I don’t know, fer 1 don’t Think I ever had one.” I smiled ami he continued his story. “Now there’s another thing that I don’t Mko. an' that's Havre. There’s only one good thing that ever came out of Havre, an’ that’s a man As luck would have it he came to Chinook, an’ some how or other they snared him into being ring leader of the edicatin’ force. He’s a pretty good sort o’ feller, barrin’ oddities, sech as ownin’ a Ford car an’ wearin’ vests. As Shakespeare said: He’s jest like any feller only a little bit different , which hits the thumb tack on the head. An that’s that. Slowly the old man knocked the ashes out of his pipe, replacing it in his mouth with a full quarter-pound of tobacco. “The story’s done, young feller. I ain’t a fortune teller, so I cain't finish it. However. one thing is certain, when this old world heaves her last groan and cashes in her checks, the ol school’ll cash in then too. An’ that’s all I've got to say. Git out, my wife is due any time.” Thank you ever so m-----” Git!’’ he said. 1 got!

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12 decided to have a class party. As only half of the class was present, the occasion warf not so successful. In public speaking, both years, the Sophomores were well represented by Donald Blackstone. future president of the U. S.. Leonard Darien and Greta Sands. In basketball. Greta and Anna Manoy were surely “go-getters. I aPriel Williams certainly let the other side know she was present, and this was also true of Florence Campbell. Some say she was quiet and bashful, but put In ' it there as guard and then watch her The Sophomores entertained the Harlem football boys at the school house by giving them a feed and a dance afterward. In Biology many hair-raising debates and arguments were held. One could surely develop his talent for argument in that class. A field trip was taken around the first part of the year, which was a very pleasant and piofitable experience, although some were more interested in choke-cherries and birds’ nests than bugs. etc. On the whole the Sophomore class of 1925 is a jolly, peppy and intelligent class full of high minded youths who are looking for big things in this life and will not give up until they have succeeded. -------CHS.------- FUNNY, FRISKY FRESHIES In the fall of 1922 a bevy of excited and proud classmates trooped from the old grade building to the beckoning doors of the Junior High. This was our first year in High School and we planned to make it an eventful one. Miss Goodrie, a jolly sport, was our roll call teacher. It was under her supervision that all our parties and picnics were huge successes. Mr. Budewitz is fresh in the memory of all the class—he was our witty mathematics teacher. When we proved ♦. impossible, he stopped the monotony of the class by a story or one of his witty remark , which brought us all back into good humor again. In this year many classmates w. re added to the ever increasing roll of a noble class. Yes. we were wild and woolly. It was new to us but in the course of the year’s time we managed to get tamed down and he come more sophisticated. The eighth grade was more difficult than the seventh, nevertheless all of us managed to pass except one. This showed what wise birds we were. Mrs. Williams was ou» roll call, history and civics teacher. M ss An dcrson taught English and Mr. Budevitz mathematics and science. Miss Bancroft instructed the girls in sewing and Mr. Smith who had charge of manual training, taught the boys many things about carpentering. At our class parties we usually enjoyed ourselves. but some still persisted in staying at home as they had done the previous year. So the year passed and now you find us the funny, frisky freshies. The best cl ss in high school. Our home room teacher (g Miss Soule, and she surely is a good one. Our esteemed Algebra teachers. Mr. Sanders and Mr. Peterson, each teach half of our class. Miss M Nall is succeeding in making good housekeepers out of the girls, and was THE CHINOOK BREEZE also willing to teach boys to cook and sew if they were willing to learn. Miss Anderson. our English teacher. Miss Northup our standby in Latin. and Mr. Julian In Civics. Mr. Julian is all right—it’s the subject he teaches that gets us.” Tho we were dubbed green by all other classes, we held our own in all school affairs. Four of our men. Crawford. Glenn Harbolt, Harold Barber and Ernest Wallner. on the first football squad, and three on the basket ball team. Neither were the girls slouches in this sport. The “C” club and High School Glee Club were also honored with representatives of the Freshman Class. We succeeded too in launching Mildred Williams in the Dramatic Club. The Freshman is known the school over as being a peppy class and noted for the good times. We started out by having an old-time hard time” party. Many characters were represented and the affair came off with a bang.” Everyone had a wonderful time. Noble Class officers were elected to handle class affairs. Harold Barber as our president. Ernest Wallner our vice president and Orpliu Gesell our secretary and treasurer. We.chose orange and white as our class colors and we challenged all other classes to defy them. To conclude this we would like to state that we are not os green as many people suppose. If anyone dares to say this is not true, he may come around to see us some night after school. But he had better make his will, before leaving home, in case something might happen. ------c.h.s.------- Of what use is iron in the human body? Makes It rust, of course. May. 1925 THE FACULTY (Continued from page six) Mrs. Williams, who teaches History and Civics, is one of the most loved teachers we have had. What wouldn’t we give to be able to recite History as she does! She was born in Ohio, where she lived until 1894. After graduating from Oberlin College, in Ohio, she took tip teaching and came West ouite a number of years ago. She has been teaching in Chinook schools for many years and the hard work and untiring efforts she I ut forth will surely bring her great reward some day. She is loads or fun. too. and will always be remembered by the numbers of pupils she has brought through the trials of history. Mr. Zimmerman. Junior High School Mathematics and Science teacher, is from Minnesota, but Is not Swede. There are others besides the Sw'edes that come from there, you know. He was born at Bertha. Minnesota. Later his folks went to Helena, where he graduated from high school. He attended College at St. Cloud, graduating from there in 1922. His first two years of teaching were spent at Fergus Falls and in 1924. he decided to try the west so came here, where he became quite popular. His spare time is spent is good company, we know—so what’s the difference? Now that you have a little insight into their lives and characteristics, can you blame us for boasting of our faculty? They certainly are fine and it is our hope that C. 11. S. will always be able to secure teachers that measure up to the standard of ours this year. -------c. h ,s.--- Mr. Julian — about to address the high school: “Before I begin to speak I would like to say a few words. FRESHMAN CLASS. Fitting—Bruce Seymour. Carl Noyes. Parmiter Bickle, Orin Wolary. Conrad Ruhr, Bern-hard Skones. Jennings Dowen. Paul Davis. Second row Marjorie Soule (Sponsor), Mildred Williams. Beulah Laswell. Pearl Laswell. Ray Fleming. Sylvia Bloomer. Orpha Gesell. Phyllis Sheppard. Loretta Maney, Lillian Nick. Albert Spring. Third row Lillian Lawson. Harold Barber. Glenn Harbolt. Frances Ramberg. Dorothy Kenyon, LulaMay Savage. Mildred Gibbs. Lucille I’hares. Eldon Crawford. John Richmond. Ernest Wallner.