Chinook High School - Breeze Yearbook (Chinook, MT)

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20 THE CHINOOK BREEZE May, 1926 The Student Council In order that the students in Chinook High School could have some way of expressing their desires to the faculty and to the student body as a whole, the Student Council was organized October 1, 1924, with Helen Montgomery chairman. Its aim was to look after the club activities; to see that they did not overlap and also to promote better school spirit in our high school. The plan of council membership was as follows: Three representatives were elected from each of the junior and senior classes; two from each the sophomore and freshman classes; with one each from the seventh and eighth grades. The work that year consisted mainly in organizing the council and in trying to promote the activities and school spirit as a whole. Although some useful tasks were accomplished that first year, the year 1926 is the most worthy of mention; its reforms have marked a new era in high school life. This year the council was organized with Vera Murphy, chairman; William McGregor, secretary and treasurer; Henry Lehfeldt, sergeant-at-arms. The most important and beneficial work of the council for this year was the establishment of a system of banking class funds. Under this plan ii is unnecessary for each class to open a separate account at one of the banks in Chinook. If a class deposits money in the Activity Fund, the amount is entered in that class's pass book, and also in the treasurer's book. If the class wishes to withdraw their funds for any purpose, it is necessary to till out an order, for the sum required, which must be signed by the sponsor. The treasurer then gives the money desired, taking it from the Activity Fund. All such bills must be censored by the treasurer and sponsor. The benefit of this plan is to save the banks the trouble of handling petty accounts. The council encouraged school spirit it a great extent this year, especially during the tournament. The first step was to hold a contest in order to obtain new yells. The prizes were won by John Cronk and Clarence Achen. The council then directed the student body to elect a yell leader for the rest of the year, this person being Win. McGregor. The council arranged for a definite routing section, providing all students with orange and black caps and megaphones of the same color on which was printed the school song. “We'll Never Let C. H. S. Fall ’ This body was influential, this year, in changing the “Student Voice” from a Commercial Department enterprise to a high school project. The paper h .s improved remarkably owing to the fact that all students are now able to devote more time to their school paper and also, because of a keener interest on the part of every high school pupil. To make the assembly more enjoyable, the council introduced the plan of having one class entertain the assembly each week. Various programs, musical, vocal, and dramatic, have been given. All of these have been very interesting and instructive to the general student body. The High School owes much to the council for its constructive work,, and since it has started us through the narrow halls of reform, it is hoped th.it the activities and school spirit may become more perfect in the future. The Agricultural Club The “Ag Club” originated in the fall of 1923 with a rather small class, consisting of eleven members. The officers were Roger Cronk, president; Garland Willman, secretary; and Willis Fredlund. chairman of the activity committee. In February of that year, a stock judging team composed of Orvil Watkins. Kenneth Ronne and Walter Gibbs, was sent to the contest at Bozeman. The boys made a good showing, and we are all very proud of them. The Club organized again in the fall of 1924 with Henry Hollenberger president. John Cronk vice-president, and Edward Kuhr secretary and treasurer. During this fall many trips were taken, the first to Mr. Skillen's ranch to study Belgian horses. We visited the Frank Hanson ranch, also, to vaccinate cattle; the Everett farm at Harlem to study poultry, and the Botts farm to judge dairy cattle. Those who received the highest score in judging in the last trip were sent to Bozeman. The boys were Edward Kuhr. Walter Gibbs and John Cronk. At this contest they placed third and were chosen to represent the state at Portland the following fall. The most prominent activities were stunt nite, held May 8. The leading stunts were a Pianologue”, “The Piano Tuner.” “Strong Arm Brothers,” “Palmistry.” “A Serious Operation.” “Fordin’ It,” and “Spark Plug”; these were greatly enjoyed by all present. The officers of 1925. chosen from 21 members, were: Percival Watkins, president, and John Richmond. secretary and treasurer. The most important field trip taken out of town was to the Everett farm, where we were shown purebred hens and the ideal type of chicken house. Our third annual “Father and Son” banquet was held November 14. During the course of the banquet a toast was given by Mr. Smith and speeches were given by Senator Griffin. Mr. Gustafson and other guests. On February 1 the stock judging team, consisting of Percival Watkins. Harold Peterson and John Richmond, with Mr. Smith, coach, left for Bozeman. It was an interesting trip, as they were entertained by the vocational conference during their visit in the city. They placed sixth in the contest, competing with 152 teams. The Agricultural boys are eagerly looking forward to “Ag Day” and Stunt Nite. The purpose of the former is to advertise the work done in the farm shop and the agricultural classes. The latter consists of various stunts and stage performances. This is one of the club’s most interesting events.

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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!

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May. 1926 THE CHINOOK BREEZE 21 The Dramatic Club Although the Dramatic Club is only two years old. it is one of the best organized and most active organizations of the high school. After the Senior play, in December 1924. Miss Beatrice f.'orthup posted a notice on the bulletin board inviting anyone interested in dramatics to meet in her room after school. At the appointed hour about twenty enthusiastic high school students assembled in room twenty-three to discuss and plan for a new’ Club in the C. H. S. Work began at once for try-outs to eliminate un-talented members. Everyone faithfully practiced his part in order that he might become a member of the club destined to become one of the most active and beneficial organizations of the school. At the tryouts Mrs. John Griffin. Mrs. Boorman and Mrs. L. Henson acted as judges. From the many students participating in the try-outs the following were chosen to form the foundation of a Dramatic Club: Donald Montgomery, Juanita Harbolt, William McGregor. Evelyn McKinnie, Martha Alexander. Greta Sands. Vera Murphy. Anna Maney. Evelyn Campbell. Frances Boyle. Edward Ruhr. Mildred Williams. Verda Rowley, Francis Easbey, Warren Phelan. Donald Blackstone. and Earl Murphy. March third, a meeting wras held and club officers were elected. Frances Boyle was elected president; Vera Murphy, secretary-treasurer; and Evelyn Me-Kinni, librarian. It was decided that regular meetings would be held every Tuesday at four o’clock. April seventeenth was set as a suitable date to hold the first public presentation. Accordingly a w'ell prepared program, attended by a large crowd, was held on that evening. Three one-act plays as follows were presented: “The Pot Boilers.” starring Francis Easbey, Evelyn McKinnie. Earl Murphy. Donald Blackstone. Vera Murphy. Donald Montgomery and Edward Kuhr. was greatly appreciated. “He Said and She Said” w’as successfully presented by Francis Easbey. Greta Sands. Verda Rowley and Martha Alexander. “Glory of the Morning.” a romantic Indian play, was played w’ith the talented Frances B yle, Edward Kuhr. Evelyn CampbeM. Donald Blackstone. and Warren Phelan. The entire program was a great success and everyone commented favorably upon the newly organized Dramatic Club of C. H. S. In the fall of 1925. the club members again gathered to reorganize. They found their members somewhat decreased, by losing Juanita Harbolt, Evelyn McKinnie. Martha Alexander and Verda Rowley. The club although somewhat weakened, held an election placing Donald Blackstone in the position of president; Frances Boyle, secretary-treasurer; and Donald Montgomery librarian. Later Donald Blackstone was forced to resign because he already held too many major offices and Evelyn Campbell was elected to fill the vacancy. “He Said and She Said,” “The Unseen,” and “Fourteen were the three one-act plays chosen to be used in the try-outs. Many students took part in the plays. November ninth the plays were given with Mrs. Linsley. Mrs. Boorman and Mrs. Terry acting as judges. The following new members were admitted to the club: Stanley Trachta. Frances Ramberg. Donald Morrison. Betty Hoover, Zola Goold. Daisy Thompson. Carl Noyes and Ida Renda. The Dramatic Club took the responsibility of making the curtains and with the aid of the Farm Shop boys, w’ho made the stage setting, the present arrangement of the stage was ready in time for the Senior class play, given December eleventh. March the nineteenth the club staged three one-act plays. Thursday Evening,” a domestic comedy, was presented by Vera Murphy, Francis Easbey, Betty Hoover and Frances Ramberg. “Jazz and Minuet.” a costume play, w’as given by Frances Boyle. Donald Montgomery. Zola Goold, William McGregor and Vera Murphy. “The Trysting Place.” a farce, starred Donald Blackstone. Ida Renda, William McGregor. Greta Sands. Earl Murphy and Anna Maney. These plays proved to be very interesting, and those who attended the program have already begun to look forward to the annual Dramatic Club program next year. Although the club will lose many of its old and prominent members this year, it is hoped that the other students will carry on the work successfully in the future. The “C” Club The “C” Club, composed of all men winning a letter In one cf the major sports at Chinook High School, continued through the school year of 1925-26 its policy of taking an active part in school affairs. In the fall. Coach Rebol assumed the sponsorship of the club and has done much to make the “C” Club a success. 'fter the football season there were eight new members initiated into the folds of this ath’etic organization. Donald Montgomery. John Richmond, Eldon Crawford. Harold Groven. Earl Murphy. Clarence Achen. and Albert Hollenberger w-ere put thru the solemn initiation ceremonies, consisting of newspaper selling, a cigarette butt bee. and the rendering of a vocal solo made more harmonious by the application of a paddle. After the usual rites a lunch w’as served with an abundant supply of liniment. On April 10 the “C Club held their annual carnival. which even surpassed the others in variety of entertainment and pageantry. Everything from Trout Fishing to the Charleston were featured. The financial returns were very gratifying. The “C” Club has now completed another year of successful participation in school life. Next year, with a fully equipped gymnasium and new material, the “C” Club hopes to make Chinook a big factor in all athletics and hopes to promote a bigger and better C. H. S.