Chinook High School - Breeze Yearbook (Chinook, MT)

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20 THE CHINOOK BREEZE on the last rung of the ladder, with our struggle for knowledge almost completed. We found ourselves under new management, for Mr. Conway had succeeded Mr. Burney, our former superintendent. There followed the usual first few days of confusion, while we were trying to accustom ourselves to the new system. In a remarkably short time, however, the new administration had us marshalled into order, and the first semester passed off as all first semesters do. We. the Seniors, stand at the top of the ladder, gazing out into the mysteries of life which lie beyond. Of the goodly number who have composed this class, only seven have been together since the first grade. They are James Thompson, Jean Sands, Dale Watkins, Lloyd Spring, Lillian Holst. Pete Pyette and Fred Thorpe. Two, (Elain Goodman and Roy Maney) have been added to our number this, our last year. With the excellent leadership of Dale Watkins. Helen Jones and Rosa Runnlon, with Miss Willsey’s guidance, we, thirty-six in number, expect to join that myriad of “high school graduates looking for a job.” Under the direction of Mrs. Bryan, we produced our class play entitled “Bab,” which was a success dramatically and financially. The success of our annual, which has been made possible only through great efforts on the part or each member of the Senior class, and the support of its subscribers, can be determined only by those who read it. Many of us. probably the larger proportion of us. have not done all we might have, while others have done their best toward making the class of 1932 the best class ever.” We hope to have left in the hearts of future students the feeling that this class made definite strides in raising the standards of Chinook High School. —B. K. J. S. —H. J. J. T. THE CLASS WILL My friends, I have called you to assemble here a3 a solemn duty, that you, the heirs and assigns of mv respected client, the class of 1932. may hear her last will and testament, which, as her legal advisor, I drew, as directed by her, immediately prior to her passing from our presence. It was her intention and would have been her great pleasure to present you personally with these tokens of her esteem, but. finding her possessions were even more extensive and valuable than she had thought, it was impossible, particularly as her last days were so occupied with social engagements and other dates not so social, but of great importance to the future, which she was obliged to keep with various members of the faculty. On these occasions, such weird and unexpected questions were addressed to her, and immediate answer in writing being required, that the strain left her too weary for additional effort. Because of this, if any slight discrepancies or apparent injustice or partiality should appear to you May, 1932 in the distribution of her effects, we trust you will pardon it and realize it is caused, not by exhaustion of her brain, never over-robust. May I. as well as my lamented client, entreat that you receive your respective legacies in the spirit of unselfish friendship with which they were given? I shall appreciate your courteous attention while I read this duly attested will. We. the class of 1932, in the town of Chinook, the county of Blaine, and the state of Montana, being in as good mental condition as usual, and in much better temper than usual, do hereby make this, our last will and testament, rendering void and of no avail any former will or wills that may have been previously made by us during a period of tempering optimism. We feel that our brilliant record and our unusual achievements will live after us, but, not wishing to take any chances, we suggest that a tablet on which shall be inscribed our several names and a few of our most astounding deeds, be purchased and placed in the auditorium of the school in a position where it will strike the eye of all who enter. And in this manner do we dispose of our possessions: Item—We give and bequeath, freely and without reservations or stipulations, to the Junior Class, our rightful heirs, and to their heirs and assigns fcrever, our most important and valuable properties, viz., our self-satisfaction, our importance, and our wisdom, all of which we possess in enormous quantities, and we hope that said gifts will be of use in overcoming their present inertia. Item—We also leave the Junior Class our good luck. It made us what we are today and it should satisfy them. In addition to this, all our privileges and rights as Seniors in the classroom will revert to them, as well as any notebooks, pencils, fountain pens, unfinished lolly pops, or unfinished business, including debts contracted while engaged in the business of being a Senior. Item—We give and bequeath to the Junior class our well-known nerve, which they will need next year, and all the examination questions we have been given during the past year. We believe that an examination, like history, often repeats itself. Tlus answers, never owned in entirely, have long since been mislaid by us and are not included in this legacy. Item—To our friends, the Sophomores, we leave our patience. It will be found useful as the only means by which they can endure the Juniors. Item—To the young and unsophisticated Freshmen we leave a map of the school building, so that they will not get lost and roam about in everybody’s way looking for their class rooms. We include with this map our little book entitled, How to Tell the Teachers,” a pamphlet compiled by us after four years of arduous study. The legatees will notice this book is not “what” to tell the teachers but “how.” R contains specific information as to which teachers can be bluffed, which are easy and which are hard to please and those whom it is impossible to please. This information is valuable to any wishing to make high grades.

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THE CHINOOK BREOHSZB 19 May. 1932 President’s Proclamation I. as president of the Senior class, do herebv establish this twenty-third day of May. a day of thanksgiving and of joy. We bid yon welcome to help us celebrate this great day. which marks the accomplishment of twelve long years of labor. We wish to thank our parents, who have so conscientiously guided us through the trials of youth. You have given us our ideals and aspirations. O.ir tumbles were your troubles and we appreciate your aid in solving them. We thank our teachers for their patience in the class room. They have not only tried to give us our book knowledge, but they have strengthened our characters, and have given us an insight into the nobler things of life. We thank our friends who have lightened our moments of sorrow and have given us solace In times of despair. They have accompanied us on all our delightful adventures and shared with us their happiness. And now in return for what we have received, we are determined to live up to your expectations. We must square our shoulders and be ready for whatever life holds for us, as we leave Chinook High. It is our sincere desire to bring credit to those who have labored with us. During these twelve years we have gained courage and we will meet every hard knock with a smile as we travel on toward our goal. So for you, who have made this class night possible, we are going to put forth our best efforts to entertain you. You have the right to expect our best efforts, so in the name of the class of 1932, I welcome you. and hope that you will not be disappointed in us. —DALE WATKINS TH£ SENIOR CLASS In the early fall of nineteen twenty-eight, fifty-three young aspirants stood at the foot of the ladder labeled “High School. After a month of getting acquainted, a meeting to elect class officers was held. Helen Jones was chosen president, with Winn Peterson to relieve her. and Kathleen Richmond to care for any extra money we might have. Miss Lin-dell and Mrs. Zimmerman helped to conduct this, and all other meetings, peaceably. Contrary to custom, we “freshies were not initiated into the mysteries of high school life. Instead, we were left to shift for ourselves. We were really quite grateful for this breach of custom. Participation in many activities show that talent was not lacking, altlhough Freshmen are not usually considered equal in any way to their upper classmen. Our boys’ quartette, composed of Frank Lott, Winn Peterson. Blake Sheppard and Val Dowen, entertained at various social functions of the year. Winn is still one of our number. At the “C” club Carnival in 1929, the attendants elected Julia Nolan “Princess of the Carnival.” Winn Peterson and Alice Easbey took part in “The Wishing Well a glee club operetta under the direction of Mrs. Williams, in which ordinarily only Juniors and Seniors partici- pated. A goodly number of our class was admitted to the Dramatic club also. Roy Noyes, Verlon Cox, Herbert Moore and Deified Brinkman went out for track. Roy Noyes, Verlon Cox, Herbert Moore. Delfred Brinkman, Jake Redekop and Everette Watkins went out for basketball. Herbert was a regular on the team, while Cox and Roy Noyes were substitutes. With Roy Noyes, Verlon Cox. Vernon Cole, and Herbert Moore out for football. Vernon Cole made the first team. The next fall we stood on the first rung, looking expectantly yet higher up the ladder to the goal. We were no longer Freshmen, but had not been advanced to the enviable position of the high-hat Juniors or that of the dignified Seniors, and, you may be sure, were treated as inferiors. Mrs. Bowen and Mr. Horn were our sponsors this year. This time it fell upon Alice Easbey, with the help of Reginald Sundin and Kathleen Richmond, to lead us wisely and well. Two picnics, in which both Freshmen and Sophomores parlicipataed, broke the monotony of school studies this year. During our Sophomore year, from our ranks came Herbert Moore, a regular, and Verlon Cox and Rov Noyes, substitutes on the Montana State Champion Basketball team of 1929-30. Herbert was also a track man, receiving second place for the half-mile, in the State Track meet at Missoula in 1930. At the end ot his Freshman year he was given the additional honor of being elected captain of the basketball team for 1929-30. Edna Markholm and Rosa Runnion joined us this year. Rosa was our representative to the Student Council. When school next opened, we were happy Juniors, striving even harder to attain that goal of graduation and success beyond. From the beginning, we had planned for th : Junior Prom, in honor of the Seniors. Dues were accordingly assessed and plans went forward undar the supervision of Miss Willsey and Mr. Bowen. We shall always remember the happy days of our Junior year, with our “Venetian Nights and other activities. Mr. Burney’s speech on St. Mark’s Cathedral gave us an inspiration for more determined efforts, in order to be classed as a credit to Chinook High School. Even the Seniors admitted that we “kne.v how to put it over. We had learned by this time that “things are not what they seem. This was particularly true at the time of the class light with the Seniors. Mr. Burney put a stop to such goings-on before any damage had been done. A tug-of-war took its place. The Seniors, though of lesser numbers, were victorious. Early in the year we received our class rings, which we displayed with much pride. Verlon Cox was our able president, with Rosa Runnion as vice- president, and Dale Watkins as treasurer. In order to be assured of having Miss Willsey as sponsor our Senior year, we unanimously signed a petition to that effect at the end of this term. When we seasoned veterans met again, we stood

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May. 1932 THE CHINOOK BREEZE 21 Item—To our dear school building; itself, we leave the peaceful quiet caused by our absence and any apple cores, wads of gum, or crumpled notes we may have left about. Item—To our superintendent we give and bequeath a sense of relief that we have at last been graduated and a feeling of pride in any great deeds o noteworthy achievements that oui future may contain, realizing that such glorie3—if any will owe much to his example and counsel. Item—To our teachers, the faculty of Chinook High School, we hereby give, free from all inheritance, luxury, or income tax, our entire store of knowledge. From them it came and to them it should be returned, that others may be benefited by it as we have been. Along with this knowledge is bequeathed much additional information obtained by original research and contemplation. We feel that it will prove sufficiently startling to merit consideration and might even, with profit, be incorporated in the next course of study. Item—To our teachers we bequeath our valuable sense of humor, without which we should have found school life painful indeed and which will do much to make it endurable for them. Item—We also give and bequeath to the teachers our very kindest regards and our sincere gratitude for theii unfailing kindness and aid. Item To the history of the Chinook High School we bequeath our illustrious deeds and our names as candidates for the Hall of Fame. We also leave the words and music of our class song which, though not beautiful, is very durable. Its sentiments and phrases have been in active use for the last hundred years and show no signs of fatigue as yet. Item—To next year’s class president, we leave -with grave doubts as to his ability to use it—the stentorian voice of our good president. Dale Watkins, which enabled him to overcome all opposition and to prevent others from knowing opposition existed. Also, we leave his ability to keep on good terms with the faculty and still do as he pleases: ;n other words, his executive ability. The smaller individual bequeaths are as follows: Item—To the undergraduates needing it most, wo give Alice Easbey’s supply of language, which will enable the recipient to talk more and say less than any other human being. Also to the undergraduate who is most in danger of not passing next year, we bequeath Winn Peterson’ss store of information which will make it easy to pass any test in any subject, at any time. Item—To the laziest member of the Senior class-to-be; we bequeath Helen Jones’s ambition. It it is combined with the laziness, the result w’ill be norni-al activity. Item—To the over-ambitious undergraduate—if such there be—we leave the perfect indolence of Roy Maney. Some people sit and waste time. Roy just sits. This indolence, properly used, will insure him against nervous breakdowns resulting from overstudy and fully qualify him later in life, for the job of founding a phoney Oriental Cult, which specializes in relaxation and repose. Item—To the Junior Class we give, reluctantly but of necessity, our mantle of dignity. We realize that the Class can never fill it but, since it is expected of them, our advice is, “Grin and wear it.” Item—William Cork rum leaves his permanent wave to Delfred Brinkman and his size to LeRoy Betcher. Item—Ray and Roy Ramberg leave theh position as school twins to Ray and Roy Finley with the request that they lose none of its dignity. Item—Leona Thompson leaves her Madonna-lice appearance to Evelyn Buffington. Item—Lillian Holst bequeaths her figure to Dova Jess. Item—Fred Tharp leaves his musical ability .o Frank Lott. Item—Jean Sands wills her ability to argue to Janet Drummond. Item—To Gwen Hottenstein. Winn Peterson bequeathes his dramatic ability and apologetic methods. for uses only in the halls and when entering class rooms. Item—James Thompson bequeaths his mastery ol the English language to Glen Winterrowd. Item Julia Nolan wills her dignified way of earning herself to Elnora Sessions. Item—Daisy Nesslar gives her cosmetic box to Frances Blevins. Item—Marian Streeter leaves his attentions for Bernice Heustis to Everett Watkins. Item—Warren Dorn bequeaths his good humor to Charles Peterson. Item—Mildred Phelan leaves her laugh to Vera Varner. Item—Gladys Hottenstein gives her ambition to Eugene Phelan. Item—To Miriam Lewis, Anne Simpson leaves her position as “hello girl.” Item—Josephine Sharpies bequeaths her height to Peggy Patterson. Item—Maurice Powell leaves his similarity to Edison to Walter Goodman, provided he promises 10 keep up the standards set by him. Item—Margaret Jacobson leaves her old-fashioned ideas 01 a good time to Florence Gesell. Item—Bernice King bequeaths her stuhborness to Marguerite Shurr. Besides these bequeaths, we leave our best wishes to any and all who may desire them. Any property or personal possessions of ours that may remain in addition to the items specified we give and bequeath to the Chinook Board of Education to use as it sees fit. Finally, we do hereby name and appoint as the sole executor of this, our last will and testament, our Class Advisor, Miss Willsey. In witness, whereof we, the Class of 1932, the testator, have set our hand and seal on this twenty-third day of May in the Year of 1932. Witness: The Senior Class of 1932 MR. CONWAY MR. SHOWMAN