Chinook High School - Breeze Yearbook (Chinook, MT)

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24 THE CHINOOK BREEZE May. 1929 early in the year, and initiation was held. This year a three-act play, “The Whole Town’s Talking.” was given, also several sketches were put on at the Carnival. The following are members cf the Dramatic club: Seniors: Clara Barber, Laura McKinnie. Paul Moore. Zella Scott, Donald Morrison, Daisy Thompson, Vera Rasmussen, Betty Hoover. Juniors: Margaret Morrison, Eleanor Mc- Caffrey. Isabel Griffin, Joe Sackett, Nina Sackett, Evelyn We:tbrook, Elmer Gesell. Sophomores: Una Barber. Mary Fredlund, James Staff. Letha Fox, Lois Murphy, Jim Montgomery, Dorothy Blackstone, Dorothy Salfer, Roy Maney. Freshmen: Julia Nolan. Helen Jones, Winn Peterson. Frank Lott, Cathleen Richmond. THE GLEE CLUB In the fall of 1921. a meeting was called, by Miss Jones and Mrs. Williams, cf students who were interested in music. The first Glee Club was organized with Goldie Bloomer as president, and Margaret Hewitt, secretary. M the beginning of the second year Goldie Bloomer was re-elected president and Anna Cline, secretary. This year most of the time was given to the operetta “The Ghost of Hilo,” which was given in the Griffin hall and put over big. The following year Miss Homan, a musician, was given charge of the Glee Club. This year a great many new’ members were added. A concert was given February 27. 1925. In 1926, Mrs. Williams again took charge, an operetta was to be given, but as Mrs. Williams w'as unable to carry the extra work, it was given up. In 1927, after losing many members through graduation, the enrollment was not so large. That year Evelyn Westbrook was elected president. Myrtle Martin vice president, and Orpha Gesell secretary. The only thing done this year was a short entertainment at the “C” Club Carnival. This year the Glee Club organized soon after school started. Evelyn Westbrook was re-elected president. Ruth Maeirt vice president and Anna Siert secretary. Many new members were admitted an initiation was held. After the first semester’s work the operetta, The Wishing Well,” wa,s given. Several boys were invited to join to fill in the chorus. With the help of a few outsiders the operetta was put over big.” The members of the Glee Club, this year are: Seniors: Myrtle Martin. Daisy Thompson; Juniors: Ruth Maeirt, Evelyn Westbrook, Joe Sackett, and Eleanor McCaffery (pianist); Sophomores: Anne Siert. Aletha Fox. Dorothy King, Claudia White. Ina Hobbs. Max Proctor, and James Staff; and Freshmen: Vera Fox. Julia Nolan, Jean Sands, Helen Jones. Frieda Koenig, and Alice Easbey. THE AG CLUB The Agriculture club was organized with a membership of twenty-one members, under leadership of Mr. Smith. The main purpose of the Ag. club was to foster all agricultural pursuits in this community, and establish a better relationship between fanners and the school. Percy Watkins was elected first president, and John Richmond secretary and treasurer. The first social activity was a banquet held for fathers and sons, which ha now become an annual affair. This year the club also held a stunt night, for the public. In 1926 Mr. Johnson became the instructor, and the club was reorganized. John Brinkman was elected pro-ident. and Billy Skillen secretary and treasurer. The main event of the year was the annua) Father and Son banquet. In 1929 Mr. Johnson was again sponsor. Some field trips were taken, and six boys were sent to Bozeman cn a stock judging team. Harold Barber placed third high point man for the Smith-Hughes teams. An assembly was also given to observe forest week. This year. 1929, has proved a very successful year. Mr. Bowen was the sponsor and James Staff was elected president, Burnell Noyes, vice president; Melvin Crawford, secretary and treasurer; and Henry Brinkman, sergeant at arms. The annual Father and Sen banquet was put on, also an Agriculture ball, which was a very successful event. A stock judging team of James Staff, Everett Watkins. Monroe Tanberg and Melvin Crawford was sent to Bozeman. A baseball team was also organized, among the Agriculture boys, with Franklin Overcast, captain and James Staff manager. The. members are as follows: Freshmen, Deified Brinkman. Franklin Gill. Alfred Hook, Joe Kipp, Leonard Lundeen, Herbert Moore, George Purdy. Pete Pyette, Roy Ramberg, Ray Ramberg, Jakie Redekop. Ernest Keith, Robert Smith. Reginald Sundin. Fred Thorp. Tom Ward, Everett Watkins, and Tom Richards; Sophomores, Jim Montgomery, James Staff. Clinton White. Vernon Cole, Burnell Noyes; Juniors. Melvin Crawford. Franklin Overcast, and Monroe Tanberg; and Seniors. Henry Brinkman and Ingvald Fredlund. THE PEP CLUB The Pep Club was organized in January. 1929. for the purpose of creating more “pep in all school activities. Melvin Crawford was elected president; Clara Barber, vice president; and Edward McPherson. secretary and treasure. The Club took care of feeds for visiting teams, and acted as a reception committee to teams during the tournament. Jackets and caps wera purchased in school colors, and a section was reserved for them at the tournament. (Continued on Page 26)

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May, 1929 THE CHINOOK BREEZE 23 THE STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council members are elected each year by students of each class. They represent the student body as a whole in all school activities. In 1924, the Council was first organized and a constitution was draw'll up. That first year Helen Montgomery was elected president, and Norma Gesell, secretary and treasurer. That year the Council did many worthy things, such as encouraging clubs, and requiring the treasurer of the student activity fund to give a report as to how money was spent They also presented the idea of publishing an annual to the senior class, which it undertook to do. The next year Vera Murphy was elected chairman, and William McGregor secretary and treasurer. That year the Council established a system of banking class funds and encouraged school spirit during tournaments. In 1927, when the Council again organized, Carl Noyes was elected chairman and Loretta •vfaney secretary. That year the Student Council stirred up enough enthusiasm to make the football and basketball seasons a financial success. They also sponsored a dance and concert given by the Bobcat Band from Bozeman. This year the Student Council was organized with the following members: Seniors: Alice Grass, (chairman). Clara Barber, and Ben McKinnie; Juniors: Monroe Tanberg, Eleanor McCaffery. and Nina Sackett (secretary): Sophomores: Ina Hobbs, and Mary Fredlund; Freshmen: Reginald Sundin, and Dale Watkins. Edgar Lea and Florence Gesell represented the seventh and eighth grades. This year the Council held a regular mock election. which. proved very successful. Incidentally, Mr. Hoover was elected president. They organized a Pep Club among the senior high, and sponsored a Lyceum Course, besides having charge of tickets for many of the outside activities. THE “C”CLUB The “C” Club w'as organized in the fall of 1924, formed of all those boys in the school who had received a letter in one of the three major sports. It was sponsored that fall by Coach Vernon Saunders. The first real “C” Club Carnival waj? held that year, in the school house. For three years previous to that time, the annual Carnival had been just a “school” a ffair. Since then the Carnival has become the biggest fun event of the season. It is u-ually put on early in April. Good crow'ds always attend and enjoy themselves by “eating, drinking and just naturally making merry.” One of the big features of the Carnival each year is the electing of Carnival Queen and Princess. At thi? year’s Carnival, held April 5th and 6th, Eleanor McCaffery and Julia Nolan were elected Queen and Princess, respectively. This year’s Car- nival w'as the biggest ever put on in the history of the Club. Over three hundred dollars w'as spent in prizes, orchestra, etc. To gain membership to the “C” Club, the boys who have w'on their letter in one of the three sports are asked to sign slips, saying that they wish to become members of the Club. The Club then votes them in and the boys are then put through a series of initiations, in assemblies, on the streets, and at the Athletic Banquet. At the banquet they take the oaths of the Club and are pronounced members. At the present time Billy Skillen is president, and there are fifteen members. Five were admitted this year. The “old” members of the club are William Skillen, William Duke. Jennings Dowen. Clinton Salfer. Burnell Noyes. Edw'ard McPherson, Joe Sackett, Henry Brinkman. Melvin Crawford, and Holly Rei-er. These boys each won a letter before this year. The members initiated this year were Roy Noyes. Franklin Overcast. Herbert Moore, Verlon Cox, and Max Proctor. GIRLS’ INSIGNIA CLUB The G. I. C. was organized in 1928. The club is made up of letter girls. Its main purpose is to help the “C” Club with its annual carnival. This year Lillian Burns was elected president, and Zella Scott, secretary. A banquet w'as given at “Denny’s” for all the basketball team. The members are: Seniors: Clara Barber, Ethel Proctor, Juniors: Lillian Burns, Esther Burns. Loretta Phelan. Margaret Lott; Sophomores: Una iBarber. DRAMATIC CLUB In 1924. the Dramatic club was first organized in this school by Mjss Northup. Frances Boyle w'as elected first president, and a group of one-act plays were given. The second year Miss Ingersoll took charge of the club. Evelyn Campbell wras elected president. Early tryouts were given, and new members initiated. A group of one-act plays were again given. The Dramatic club also saw to the making of the stage curtains for the gym. In 1926. Miss Anderson was the sponsor, and Donald Morrison was made president on resignation of Carl Noyes. That year miniature stages were constructed: and a three-act play, “The Arrival of Kitty.” w’as put on. The next year Frances Ramberg was elected president, with Miss Anderson again as club sponsor. This year all members were required to make a booklet on “Dramatics.” Miss Lindell became the sponsor, this year. Margaret Morrison w’as elected president, and Eleanor McCaffery, secretary. Tryouts w’ere given

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May, 1929 THE CHINOOK BREEZE 25 THE STUDENT VOICE The Student Voice Published every other Monday during the school year by the Newswriting Class of Chinook High School, Chinook, Montana, under the direction of Superintendent Robert Julian. Entered as second-class matter January 21, 1928, at the post office at Chinook, Montana, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Subscription rate, per year 75 cents. Advertising rates upon application. Editor ...................... ISABEL GRIFFIN Asst. Editor ............... EVELYN LEONARD Adv. Manager ................ WILLIAM DUKE Circ. Manager ............... ELMER GESELL Opinion Publishing Co. Press EDITORIAL This month brings into view’ the birthdays of two American’s, undoubtedly two of the greatest Americans of our history. Abraham Lincoln w’as born, February 12. 1809, and George Washington February 22, 1732. How can we pay tribute to these loyal citizens? As Mr. Wampler, the Methodist minister, at general assembly last Wednesday illustrated. we can follow their foot prints. We can develop the great characteristics which they exercised. Be prepared by developing your personal powers and keep studying, show’ the responsibility and do your task with a will, keep in close contact with people, and build upon high principles, are the points w’hich Mr. Wampler stressed were due to Lincoln’s and Washington’s success in life. If each student strives to be a worthy individual such as Lincoln or Washington, his life is being aimed at a goal worth striving for. OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES It is a good thing for every student to take part in some activity besides his daily routine of school w’ork . It may be Glee Club, Dramatic Club. Extemporaneous Speaking or Athletics. In going out for Athletics or any of the other activities you are not only gaining credit for yourself but also your school. T he way you go about in doing your school work shows your school spirit. By taking part in the activities of the school, the pupil becomes more independent and more confident. It makes the student trke mere interest in his school life and encourages cooperation with his fellow students. CLASS SPIRIT The other day a group of students were conversing on the well known subject of school spirit. One of the students was saying, It seems to me that what wre need first is class spirit, and then we can have school spirit.’’ This young person has the right idea, for there is very little class spirit. The classes are allowed a picnic and a party each semester but what classes took advantage of this last year? Maybe one or tw’o classes had a picnic or a party, but then most of them were failures. Why wras this? Because the pupils didn’t have the right spirit. They should mix and try to make their class the peppiest and best go-getter in Chinook High School. Another way to show class spirit is to elect a yell leader and then to use him. Give fifteen for your class and teachers and see if it doesn’t make you feel just a little more in the school affairs. Have inter-class basketball w’hen the season starts. Just show' the other classes w’hat you can do and make them sit up and take notice. THE EASY CHAIR The Superintendent's Own Column Major d’Cercy’s visit to the high school wras much appreciated by students and faculty members. It is not often that w’e have a chance to listen to a message from the people of another country. One of the teachers remarked afterward that it certainly was an interesting talk. I couldn’t understand half of what he said, but he spoke so forcefully and was so very much in earnest that everyone listened attentively.’’ The Major had the best reception of any speaker before the high school assembly in the last five years. A letter was received in the office last week telling of a place with a Havre family where a Blaine county girl between the ages of fifteen and seventeen can work for her room and board and attend the Ha «re schools. Such places have apparently been more scarce than usual this year. Only tw’o calls have come from Chinook people willing to provide such accomodations. A school dormitory is the solution of the problem. The sports writer of the Great Falls Tribune w’ould like to move the Havre high school down closer to Great Falls, so that the boys could get together more often for love feasts and such. Our opinion is that Havre is very fortunate in being located as close to Chinook as she is. Our love for each other may not always be evident to the casual observer, but boy, how the gate receipts do count up! Free education is only one of many advantages thrust upon the child who is born under the American flag. While w’e sympathize with the children of other countries, we can be proud of our flag. We can be proud of our forefathers who established the system of government which gives us the advantages which we enjoy today.