Chinook High School - Breeze Yearbook (Chinook, MT)

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IS THE CHINOOK BREEZE May. 1926 FRESHMAN CLASS Lower—Stanley Trachta. Paul Moore. Leland Bosshardt. Parmiter Bickle, Mary Sisson, Vera Rasmussen, Zella Scott, Margaret Kenny. Lillian Nick, Clara Baldwin, Clarence Holst. Middle—Robert Patterson. Ben McKinnie, Arthur Lehfeldt, Clara Barber, Betty Hoover, Laura McKinnie. Ethel McClelland. Bertha Sargent, Beulah Willman. Maude Farnsworth, Glenn Harbolt, Miss Soule (Sponsor). Upper—Clinton Salfer. Henry Brinkman, Donald Morrison, Jack Dowen, Melvin Crawford, William Skillen. John Brink-man, Ingwald Fredlund, Harold Prestbo, Sidney Riley. Alvin Weidner, Paul Klason, Ray Fleming. “THE FRESHMEN (An Historical Drama in Six Acts) (Three Acts Incomplete) ACT I. Setting—Lower hall. High School building. Time—Year of 1923. Characters—Seventh graders. Director—Miss Anderson. Synopsis: This was our first year in the high school building and everything was new to us. When the buzzer sounded, there was general confusion, as we were not used to passing from class to class. The social affairs that year were two class parties and a picnic. They were a success although the picnic lunch did not last because the eighth grade ate too much. ACT II. Setting—Lower Hall, High School Building. Time—One year later, 1924. Characters—Eighth graders. Director—Mrs. Williams. Synopsis: The year was started well by elect- ing Arthur Lehfeldt. president: Laura McKinnie, sec- retary and treasurer. A “Good Citizenship Club” was organized. Two parties and picnics were held. Our behavior was not the best; hence we were kept in school several times from outside activities. ACT III. Setting—Lower Hall, High School building. Time—1925-26. Characters—Freshmen. Director—Miss Soule. Synopsis: The first thing, after electing officers, was to have our class rights” taken away. The second semester we were invited to the Freshmen-Sophomore party. We hope to return the Sophomores’ invitation by giving them a picnic. We were well represented in all school activities: Dramatic Club by Donald Morrison, Stanley Trachta, Daisy Thompson and Betty Hoover; in extemporaneous speaking by Daisy Thompson and Ingvald Fredlund; in the declamatory contest by Daisy Thompson; the scholarship contest by Daisy Thompson, Clara Baldwin. Margaret Kenny, and Ben McKinnie; and in basketball by Glenn Harbolt and Ray Fleming. We also became famous by the Freshman program which we put on the high school assembly. (To be completed in 1929).

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May. 1926 THE CHINOOK BREEZE 17 SOPHOMORES Lower—Loretta Maney, Dorothy Kenyon. Frances Ram berg. Phyllis Sheppard, Lillian Lawson. Imogene Overcast. Orpha Gesell, Laura Phares. Thelma Overcast. Bessie Nesslar. Middle John Hyde. James Staff. Fremont Easbey, Paul Davis. Harold Groven. Conrad Kuhr, Sylvia Bioomer, Lula Savage, Lucille Phares, Mildred Gibbs. Upper John Rebol (sponsor). Ernest Wallner. John Richmond. Carl Noyes. Eldon Crawford. Harold Barber, Bruce Seymour. Orin Wolary. Ida Renda, Esther Thompson. Hazel Gates. Harriet Thompson. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY In the autumn of 1922 a group of pioneers started on a journey across the land of Knowledge. They ex pected to reach the Settlement of Graduation by the spring of 1928. To reach this settlement it was necessary to cross six huge mountains. These pioneers chose Miss Gcodrie as their guide to direct their progress under various new leaders. Though the first mountain was very difficult to climb, by spring the pioneers had crossed it and decided to tarry awhile in the Valley of Vacation. The next fall with Mrs. Williams as new guide, and Mildred Williams as leader, the pioneers with renewed c urage and strength started over the second mountain. A few of the number had not sufficiently recovered from the journey of the year before, and did not accompany them, but remained in the valley. The second mountain was less troublesome than the first, as the travellers had gained much useful knowledge from other pioneers. On the whole, the second part of the journey was successful. With a few new members in addition to the original group, the group halted by a spring to rest, before starting on the third lap of the journey. Although each successive mountain was larger than the preceding one. the pioneers seemed more capable of overcoming difficulties, and started over the third mountain with no other idea than that of succeeding. They met many barriers and obstacles, and they suffered much humiliation at the hands of more experienced pioneers, but they toiled steadily onward, sometimes finding a brighter outlook. They chose as guide Miss Soule, who proved herself very competent and helpful at all times. Harold Barber as the new leader was emphatic in his defense of the pioneers’ rights. They soon completed the journey over the third mountain, and were eager to reach the fourth one. With Mr. Rebol as guide and Carl Noyes as new leader, the sturdy group, filled with enthusiasm, began the ascension of the fourth mountain. When they had journeyed a short disance, one of the loyal pioneers decided to remain in the ancient and time-honored city of Matrimony. A short time later, another of the members fell by the wayside, leaving one more vacant place. There were many contests in which some of the pioneers tock part. They found that by hard work it was possible to overcome all difficulties. This group of pioneers still have two more mountains to cross before reaching their destination. They are eagerly awaiting the time when they come to the great Settlement of Graduation, and they hope that no more of the pioneers will leave them.

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May. 1926 THE CHINOOK BREEZE 19 SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADES HISTORY OF THE SEVENTH GRADE I have just completed reading a book. “The Life of Esther Anderson,” and it has proved very interesting. It contains several extracts from her diary to show her impressions of pupils of the intermediate grades and to give her opinions on the subject of teaching. The following extract concerns the old Seventh Grade of 1926. of which I was fortunately a member. At this advanced period in my life I can sympathize with Miss Anderson and I must admit that her somewhat harsh treatment was justified. The extract was as follows: “May 26. 1926—Another school term completed and I must admit it has been trying. I have abstained this far from writing in this book any impressions formed of my pupils, but I will do so now before the impression left by their true nature is dulled by the enjoyable freedom of vacation. As I looked into their faces last fall it seemed to me that they w?ere much like the other Seventh Grades and my impression was correct, for their conduct was no exception. Every one was full of ‘pep and a spirit not to be forgotten. They entered into their school activities and studies with almost as much vim as they did into the thousand pranks attempted in my class. After some difficulties they organized their class with Roy Maney as president Mary Fredlund vice president, and Alice Easbey secretary and treasurer. Aside from the headaches and bits of temper caused by their pranks. I can but hold pleasant memories of the class. I hope that in the future they will show the ‘pep’ that they did this year.” HISTORY OF CLASS OF ’30 Harold Lloyd! Tom Mix! Eighth grade, eighth grade, Twenty-six! Yes. we are the eighth graders and proud of the fact. In the fall of ’24 we found ourselves stationed in Miss Anderson’s room. She was also our English teacher. It was in her class that we discovered we were expert theme writers. Mr. Zimmerman was our mathematics and science instructor, and Miss McNall and Mr. Smith our vocational inspirations. You have undoubtedly noticed the splendid carpenters in our class. Miss McNall is also having great success with her future housewives.” Mrs. Williams endeavored to teach us geography and history. We were not left out of C. H. S. affairs, for we soon elected class officers and a council member. When final examinations were over we spread our sails and waited for a stiff breeze to carry us right into the depths of the eighth grade. In September, nineteen hundred twenty-five, lo and behold! we were in the eighth grade with Mrs. Williams as sponsor. All our teachers were familiar to us as they were the same as we had in the seventh grade. We have had one party this year; a great success. We invited the seventh grade and they are expecting to return the favor. We are looking forward v. ith great eagerness to this event. Mrs. Williams is succeeding in making genuine citizens of us. We have organized the Junior Republic, with Henry Miller as president. Next year you will find us a bunch of frisky freshies, but the greenness will soon wear off. Wish us luck!