Chinook High School - Breeze Yearbook (Chinook, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1945 volume:

In iWmnnrumt MELVIN BLATTER Class of “43” Glenn Leslie Hein, Class of ’35 HARRY CULBERTSON Class of “35” JOHN KLOBOFSKI Class of “37” Louis Miller, Jr., Ex. Class of ’42 V orware W, the seniors of 1945, by the publication of this annual have ensured for our future years a treasure of memories ot high school days. Within these pages shall he held last the many events, the friendships, the associations, the many happy times that we have known during the past four years. To our high school we leave this annual that we may not he forgotten—and from it we take our annual— that we may not forget Dedication Wetke Seniors of 1945 Dedicate this Annual TO THOSE STUDENTS of CHINOOK HIGH SCHOOL in THE SERVICE OF OUR COUNTRY Walt er L. Conway Cl linoo Faculty MemI emoers AMOS DENNEY U. of Mont. B. A. Chemistry, Adv. Math; Aeronautics, Physical Ed. CLARENCE BOE East Wash. College of Ed.; Minot Teachers College; Standard Spec. Ind. Arts; Shop, Mech. Drawing. DELORES McGRATH St. Mary’s College, Leavenworth Kansas. B. A English 12, Latin, Gen. Math. MARJORIE ZIMMERMAN U. of N. Dak.; N. Dak. Ag. College; U. of Minn. Elementary, Life and Special Commercial Certificate. ELLEN PRAETZ State Teachers College, Minot, N. Dak., B. A. English. FLOYD BOWEN Mont. State College; B. S. in Ag. Education. Biology, Agriculture. MARGARET NOBLE Mont. State College, Bachelor of Science in Home Ec. JEAN CROCKETT U. of Mont. B. A.; U. of Wash. P. G.; Chicago Musical College, P. G. English. GERTRUDE ZERR U. of Mont. B. A. Commercial. LURA JEAN HUNT U. of Mont., B. A. in Music, Math. Secondary Life Certificate Math., Music. Lower__Rae Matsuoka, Sally Spencer, Colleen McCartney, Rowena Renda, Haynes Gearheart, Bill Ruhr, U. S. N. R. 2nd Row—Gloria Skoyen, Helen Holmes, Lapriel Savage, Helen Ruhr, Hazel Brown, John Crockett. Not shown Vic Cohrs E. R. C., Len Gearheart U. S. N. Annual Stall Editors................. Assistant Editor, .Jr... Business Man............ Assistant Business Man Sports Editors.......... Activities Editors...... Picture Editor.......... Artist ................. Faculty Editor.......... (’lasses ............... Typist ................. ....Hazel Brown Bill Ruhr Haynes Gearheart ...Len Gearheart ....Sallv Spencer ...... Vic, Cohrs .John Crockett .. Lapriel Savage Kae Matsuoka ...Rowena Renda ... Gloria Skoyen Colleen McCartney .... Helen Holmes ...... Helen Ruhr To all those students, not on the Annual Staff, who, hv their contribution of favored snapshots or side-line articles, helped to make this book a success, we acknowledge our sincere appreciation, and take this opportunity to say to each of them, “Thanks, a million!” Hazel Brown Warren Ross Len Gearheart HONOR STUDENTS From the Junior Class of 1944, there were two honor society students chosen of which one, Hazel Brown, has remained in C. H. S. Warren Ross, the other, transferred to the New Mexico Military Institute. This year, 1945, a solitary Senior stands out in the activities and scholarship for which members of the National Honor Society are chosen, Len Gearheart. Of the Juniors in this category three ranked foremost, Harriet Burns, John Crockett and Rosalie Mueller. Top honors in the class were taken by the valedictorian, Hazel Brown and the Salutatorian, Len Gearheart. Harriet Burns John Crockett Rosalie Mueller Hazel Brown: Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Double Sextette 3, 4 ; Class Officer, 1, 4; Am. I egion Essay Award, 2; Jr. Play, 3; Honor Society, 3, 4; Librarian, 4; Sr. Girls, 4; Sr. Play. 4; Annual Staff, 3; Annual Ed. 4; Thespians, 4. vv yy Helen Holmes: Home Ec, Club, 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Gregg Artist, 3, 4; Pres. Gregg Artist, 4; Student Council Hep., 2, 3; Annual Staff, 4; Thespians, 4; Pep Club, 4; Vice Pres. Student Council, 4; Sr. Girls, 4; Vice-Pres. Sr. Girls 4. Helen Ruhr: Band, 1, 2, 3, 4,; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3 4; Boy’s Glee Club Ac-comp., 2, 3; Jr. Play, 3; Pep Club 3, 4; Thespians, 4; Annual Staff, 4; Sr. Play, 4; Gregg Artists, 3, 4; Sec. Student Council, 4; Senior Girls, 4. Marjorie Friede: Home Ec. Club, 1; Victory Corp, 2; Senior Girls, 4; Student Voice, 4. Oliver Bruss: Band, 1; Football, 2, 3. Lapriel Savage: Glee Club, 1, 2, 3; Pep Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. I Club, 1, 2; Annual Staff, 4; Stu-■ dent Council Rep., 4; Thespians, 4; Sr. Girls’ Pres., 4; Sr. Girls, 4. vv Rowena Renda: Double Sextette, 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3 4; Librarian 1, 2, 3; Gregg Artists 3, 4; Cheer Leader, 3, 4; Thespians, 4; Jr. Play, 3; Student Council Treas, 4; Sr. Play, 4; Band, 3, 4; Annual Staff. 4; Sr. Girls, 4; Victory’ Corp, 2; Pep Club, 1, 2. 3, 4. Bill Ruhr: Dramatics Club, 1, 4; Pep Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra, 1; Jr. Play, 3; Class Officer, 2, 4; Annual Staff, 3; Annual Ed., 4; Football, 4. Janet Ehlang: Glee Club, 1; Pep Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer, 3, 4; Cheer Leader, 3, 4; Pres. Pep Club, 4; Pres. Thespians, 4; Sr. Girls, 4; Student Voice, 4; Sr. Play 4. vv Ruth Neibauer: Victory Corp, 2; Gregg Artist, 3, 4; Sr. Girls, 4; Thespians, 4; Pep Club, 4. Edith Sasaki: Transfer from Ort-ing, Wn.; Victory Corp, 2; Home Ec. Club, 2, 3; Pres Home Ec. Club, 3; Band,4; Sr. Girls Club, 4. Alice Allison: Victory Corp., 2; Gregg Artists, 3, 4; Sr. Girls, 4; Thespians, 4; Pep Club, 4. Dona Johnson: Class Officer, 2; Pep Club, 1, 2, 3; Cheer Leader, 3. Agnes Bugden: Glee Club, 1; Victory Corps, 2; Sr. Girls, 4; Thespians, 4; Gregg Artist, 3, 4; Pep Club, 4; Jr. Play. v Elaine Jensen: Home Ec. Club, 1; Victory Corps, 2; Band, 1; Gregg Artist. 3, 4; Sr. Girls, 4; Pep Club, 4; Thespians, 4; Transfer from Malta, Montana. Bob Olson: Student Council Rep., 1; Football, 2; Class Officer, 2, 3. Gloria Skoyen: Home Ec. Club, 1; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3; Librarian, 3; Victory Corp, 2; Vice-Pres. Greg:? Artist, 4; (ire?? Artist, 3, 4; Senior Girls, 4; Sec, Senior Girls, 4; Pep Club, 4; Thespians, 4; Annual Staff. 4; Class Officer,4. v Colleen McCartney: Home Ec. Club, 1; Glee Club, 1, 2; Band, 1, 4; Victory Gofc-p, 2; Librarian, 4; Pep Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians. 4; Sr. Girls, 4; Pres. Student Council, 4; Class Officer, 1, 2, 3; Annual Staff, 4; Student Voice, 4; Sr. Play 4. Margaret Phipps: Home Ec. Club, 1; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Victory Corp, 2; Pep Club, 1, 2, 3 4; Jr. Play 3; Thespians, 4; Librarian. 4; Sr. Play, 4; Senior Girls, 4. Vic Cohrs: Glee Club, 1, 2; Band. 1, 2, 4; Jr. Play, 3; Student Council Rep., 4. Donald Shankle: F. F. A., 1, 2, 3; F. F. A. Judge, 1; Jr. Play, 3. Lila Skoyen: Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Victory Corp, 2; Home Ec. Club. 1; Gregg Artist, 3, 4; Senior Girls, 4. vv Sally Spencer: Transfer from Dodson, Mont.; G. A. A. L; Jr. Play, 3; Softball, 1, 2; Basketball, 1, 3; Pep Club, 1, 3, 4; Thespians, 4; Annual Staff 4; Sr. Girls, 4. Len Gearheart: Band Manager, 1; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3; Dramatics Club, 1, 4; Track, 1; Pep Club, 1 2, 3, 4; Basketball, 1; Football, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play, 3; Annual Staff, 4; Honor Society, 4. Lois Liddle: Glee Club, 1, 2, 3; Home Ec. Club, 1; Jr. Play, 3; Gregg Artist, 3, 4; Senior Girls, 4; Student Council Rep., 4. Wilbur Wagner: F. F. Elinora Cox: Home Ec. Club, 1; Victory Corp, 2; Senior Girls, 4; Pep Club, 4. A., 1, 2. Frances Gist: Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Gregg Artist, 3, 4; Senior Girls, 4. Itha Blatter: Home Ec. Club 1; Pep Club, 1; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Victory Corp, 2; Senior Girls, 4. Rae Matsuoka: Transfer from Bellevue, Wn.; Vaudeville, 1; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Girls, 4; Annual Staff, 4. Class o f tt President Bill KX Class A ottos Launched hut not Anchored Class Colors==BIuc an d Gold Cl ass Flower= = Talisman Rose Vice President . . Hazel Brown Sec.=Treas . . . . Gl oria Shoyen THE CLASS HISTORY 1941-1942 We, the class of “46” entered Chinook High with new determination and vigor. We all dreaded the fearful day of initiation, but found out we were still living at the end of the day. Our president during this first year was Raymond Hilliard and Mr. Hagen was our class sponsor. 1942-1943 The next fall we entered C. H. S. again, deciding to try another year. It was our honor to do the initiating of the Freshman. During this year we carried on several activities. Dona Johnson was our Class President, and for cur sponsor we chose Mr. Smith. 1943-1944 We had gone half-way through our work, so we were anxious to continue. “Murph” Olson was our President and Mr. Schei our sponsor. This was a busy year, with the putting on of the Prom, which was a very successful affair. 1944-1945 Here we are, Seniors at last! This was the year we had been waiting for. We carried on many activities during the year, including the editing of this annual. Bill Ruhr was elected President of the Class, and Mr. Bowen undertook the job of being our sponsor. GlcvU 'll!ill GIgm. 0 1945 We the Senior Class of 11)45 as we leave behind us the great Institution of learning to enter the portals of the complex world ahead of us do hereby make our last will and testament leaving to those in dire need of them, some of the better faculties that we possess. To the Junior Class we leave our positions as mighty Seniors and the obligation of putting out the annual and thereby keeping up a tradition. To the Faculty we leave our sincere thanks for the interest they have taken in our welfare and for all the knowledge they have so diligently tried to impart to us. To Betty Ruhr, DONA JOHNSON leaves her good looks and whistling figure. LAPRIEL SAVAGE wills her temper to John Rusch because he is such a mild, sweet-tempered little lad. RAF MATSUOKA leaves her brilliance to Gayle Norton. JANET EHLANG wills her cheerleader’s position to Grace Shockley and Donna Bowernian, they’ve been after it long enough. COLLEEN McCARTNEY leaves her personality to Serena Ronne, knowing how badly she needs it. ROWENA RENDA leaves Miss Zerr to anyone who thinks they can do the same thing with her that she did and get away with it. ALICE ALLISON bequeathes her quiet ways to Jack Sattleen and Richard Edgington. We all hope they make good use of this inheritance. AGNES BUGDEN leaves her sense of humor and screamingly funny jokes to Mrs. Crockett. To Marietta Chapman is left RUTH NEIBAUER’S soda jerking ability— we hope that she will do as good a job of winning friends and influencing people in the future as Ruth has in the past. SALLY ANN SPENCER leaves her ornery ness to Bill Morrison. LEN GEARHEART leaves his way of provoking the teachers to Haynes who doesn’t need much coaching. To the Junior Boys of next year BOB OI,SON leaves Joyce with all his compliments. LOIS LI DOLE leaves her man chasing ability to Betty Boyington. Good Luck. Betty! To Jean MacArthur who isn’t a bit in need of it. HELEN HOLMES leaves her friendliness. To Mr. Conway writh best wishes, ELINOR COX leaves her hair. GLORIA SKOYEN leaves her neatness to Rose Eva Keith. To Willie Pyette, MARJORIE FRIEDE wills her talent for typing. MARGARET PHIPPS leaves to Vern Anderson her gift of gab, hoping that in all respects Vern makes as good use of it at Dotty has. HAZEL BROWN leaves her car to anyone who can make it run, preferably Mike Michelson. We hear he’s pretty good. FRANCES GIST and ITIIA BLATTER leave their talent for snagging diamonds to any lucky girl of the class of ’46 who can find a man actually breathing. To Leo Gist, LILA SICOYEN bequeathes her heighth. ELAINE JENSEN leaves her Shorthand ability to the one who needs it the most. BILL RUHR wills his borrowing tactics to any member of C. H. S. who wants to risk his neck like Bill did—paper, pencil and rubber shortage, you know. To any girl who thinks she can go steady HELEN RUHR leaves Mac Savage. Our perennial bachelor DONALD SHANKLE leaves his dancing technique to Merlin Jensen. WILBUR WAGNER leaves his physique to Bud Harshman. The job that VIC COHRS has held at Safeway’s is left to Olive Slonaker. Now she can do all the work, poor girl. SPIKE BRUSS leaves his ability for celebrating just any old time to Stanley Funk, GIgM. Pnofdte f. GUu oj 1945 SENIORS OF C. H. S. Our seniors in tomorrows world: The leading sports photographer of the United States is ALICE ALLISON. At the present time she is in the hospital with a broken leg, she received when she got too close to her work. HAZEL BROWN and LEN GEARHEART are happily married and running a beer joint in Brooklyn—Congratulations and may all your little one’s be short ones. As an interior decorator she rates tops in Texas. Her former name was ELINOR COX—she changed it to Miss Fashion for business’ sake. She has become famous for her color schemes. Most of the time she does the living rooms in purple with pink polkadots. The bedrooms in red with bright green stripes, and then if the people permit her to finish they’re crazy and won’t mind if their kitchen is done in sky-blue-pink. JANET EH LANG is nicly settled and running a bakery in the big city of I andusky. It was the Bon Ton’s loss and her gain, however, because when Janet left she took Johnny Rusch with her to drive her delivery truck — so she said. If you want to know what happened to FRANCIS GIST, just listen carefully—she married Joe Hermes and they are as busy as can be raising hogs. ELAINE JENSEN—is in Paris showing them how to design hats. Her latest creation is a dainty little number, measuring about 3 feet in diameter. It’s white straw, with fruit, vegetables and many other vegetables, topped off with a marashino cherry, and a gob of whipped cream. Appetizing if not becoming. Managing the Safeway store we have VICTOR COHRS and the big boss better watch out because Vic is a very ambitious boy. SALLY ANN SPENCER is operating a control tower at Great Falls Airport. She sure know’s how to handle those pilots. The other day we overheal d a conversation she was having with one of the pilots who was waiting for tho signal from her to land. She said he couldn’t come in for a landing until he promised to take her to dinner. Of course he consented because he couldn’t go park on a cloud. The chief seamstress of the Powers Modeling Association is EDITH SASAKI. ITHA BLATTER is still the same Itha but her last name is Johnson. This hasn’t changed her a bit she’s still as nice as she always was. As a General in the rear ranks we have DONALD SHANKLE, he liked the army so well he stayed, and look what it got him. COLLEEN McCARTNEY has a Sunday School class to which we see her merrily tripping (and we do mean tripping) every Sunday morning. Following close behind are her Triplets, Homer, Joe and Pete. The Commercial teacher of C. H. S. is MARJORIE FRIEDE, and she is doing and excellent job confuting people. WILBUR WAGNER is the chief executive of the Who Done It?” detective agency. GLORIA SKOYEN is the chief executive of the Purex for Blonde' Company.” Upon the decision that Chinook was too crowded, RUTH NEIBAUER packet! her ice cream cones and is now in Egypt running an ice cream shop. She calls it the “Trip Inn”— Every morning at 10:00 o’clock, you can hear MARGARET PHIPPS over the “Children’s Hour”—sponsored by Fuzzle-Duzzle Suds. She gives special tips on “How to Raise Children and Influence Your Husband.” SPIKE BRUSS another of these army lovers—stayed in the army and is now a Major and in love with the Colonel’s daughter. LOIS LIDDLE, one of the well known women fliers of today—has just completed her 25th trip, arou id the world — her latest press statement was “I m getting dizzy.” ROW ENA REN DA is now the featured vocalist in Vaughn Monroe’s orchestra. It l as been rumored that he has lost his heart to her but she is still the same and no man shall stand in the way of her career. Funny Sunny, better known to us as LAPRIEL SAVAGE, is wowing the nation over her radio show which comes on twice a week sponsored by the Fuddy Daddy watchmakers. The governor of Montana now is none other than our own HELEN HOLMES. When asked the other day what her opinion of women in politics was she said, “Women are here to stay.” As editor of the New ork Times, BILL KUHR is doing an excellent job. Since he took over the paper it has doubled its circulation. The reason for this is he run’s an extra sheet of Orphan Annie. HELEN KUHR, author of the books, “How to be a Successful Wife” and “Treat Your Husband with Consideration”—is now filing for a divorce. Extra! LILA SKO EN has fallen in love and become engaged, all at th° same time. The trouble is she won’t tell us who the man is. DONA JOHNSON is now a Power’s model. AGNES BUGDEN is now a nurse in China—and doing a very good job of it. BOR OLSEN, champion backstroke swimmer, was nearly drowned the other day, while washing his hair. RAE MATSUOKA has taken Mr. Denny’s place as Chemistry teacher. Between her and her students there’s no peace around here. You see she specializes in explosives. BACCALAUREATE 1945 CHINOOK HIGH SCHOOL [igli School Auditorium SUNDAY, MAY 13, 8:00 P. M. Processional ................ Invocation .................. “The Lord’s Prayer,” Malette Address ..................... “Ava Maria,” Schubert ....... “A Glad Prayer,” Stenson .... Benediction ................. Recessional ................. Miss Lura Jean Hunt - Father P. J. Sheehy ...... Rowena Renda ... Rev. J. F. Reagan Girl’s Double Sextette Girl’s Double Sextette ... Father P. J. Sheehy Miss Lura Jean Hunt CLASS The Class Night Program was given Monday night, May 14, in the high school auditorium. The program was in the form of a dream called “It Happened Yesterday.” Several popular songs were sung, and the Class History, Will, and Prophecy were also read. Some of the following musical numbers were included. Long Ago and Far Away ............................ Memories .......................... Colleen McCartney ..................................... Itha Blatter When Day Is Done ....................... Rowena Renda Always ................................ Rae Matsuoka Just A Prayer Away .............................. Trio You Are Always In My Heart ............. Itha Blatter Over The Rainbow ................................. I et’s Take The Ix ng Way Home ............................. The program concluded with the singing of “That Old Gang of Mine” by the entire Senior Class. COMMENCEMENT 1945 CHINOOK HIGH SCHOOL VC cdncsday, A lay lo, S:00 p. m. “Our Old High”...................... Salutatory ......................... “Morning Speaks”................... “Murmuring Zephrs,” Jensen ........ Valedictory ....................... “By the Bend of the River,” Kdwards “Carissima,” Penn-Riddick ......... Address ........................... .......... Senior Class ...... Len Gearheart Girls Double Sextette Girls Double Sextette ......... Hazel Brown Girls Double Sextette Girls Double Sextette ........ Douglas Gold Presentation of Diplomas “Goodbye Now We’re Through” Senior Class % Name Horn Place Nickname Known For Weakness Pastime Ambition Alice Allison .............Dec. 30, 1927 ...........................Chinook ..........None ....Pleasantness .Crooners ....Movies ................Photographer Itha Platter ............ .Oct. 25, 1927 ............................Ammon, Ida........None ....Her ring .....Roger .......Planning future..Get married Hazel Brown ...............Sept. 17, 1927 ... Chinook ...� .....None ....Neatness .—...“A Sailor .Music .................You guess Oliver Bruss ..............July 4, 1927 .............................Chinook .............Spike ...Heartiness ...Celebrating .Playing pool __________Loafer Agr.es Bugden .............Aug. 10, 1927 ............................Chinook .............Aggie ...Helpfulness ..Eating ......Working ...............Nursing Victor Cohrs ............ .Dec. 20, 1927 .... Lethebridge ...............................Vic .....Quietness ....None ........Clerk at SafewayBe successful Elinor (’ox ...............June 5, 1927 ............................Chinook ..........Elly ....Silliness ....Uniforms ....Collecting sailorsGet married Janet Ehlang ............. Aug. 24, 1927 .Chinook .............None ....vim vigor vitality“A” Jive Five ... Going places -Nurse Marjorie Fricde ........... May 11, 1927 ............................Chinook .............Margie ..Promptness ...Helping others . .Sewing ............Bookkeeping Len Gearheart .............Feb. 16, 1927 ..Sugar City, Ida...None .......Flirting . Hazel .......... Everything ...........Surgeon Francis Gist ..............Oct. 13, 1925 ......................Big Sandy ...........Francie .Her ring .....Joe .........Joe ...................Get married Helen Holmes ..............Jan. 9, 1927 ............................. Chinook ............None ....Personality ..Tall men ....Writing ...............To travel Elaine Jensen ..............May 17, 1927 ......McElroy, Mont. Jans ................................Shorthand ....Fun .........None ..................Private sec. Dona Johnson ..............July 24, 1927 .. Cavalier, N. D.Johnny ..Figure .......Men .........Having fun ............ Model Helen Kuhr ................April 1, 1927 ... Chinook .....................................None ....Ankles .......None? ? ....Music .................To succeed William Kuhr ............. Mar. 15, 1927 ...Chinook .....................................Bill ....Height .......Beautiful womorBrunettes ...........Engineer Lois Liddle ...............Feb. 27, 1927 ....Chinook ..........Dodie ...Penney’s Clerk Money ......Writing . ............. Pilot Colleen McCartney .........Nov. 17, 1927 ....Fullerton, N. D. Mac .................................Apple polishing .Uniforms .Planes ................you’d be s’prised Rae Matsuoka ..............Aug. 27, 1927 ...Seattle, Wash. ..None ......Brains .... Food ..........Reading ...............College Ruth Neibauer .............Nov. 11, 1927 ....Billings .........Root ....Soda jerking ...Cotton ..work at Speeds Nurse Robert Olsen ..............Feb. 20, 1927 ...Chinook ..........Murph ...Going steady . Joyce ..‘Joyce Serve Uncle Sam Margaret Phipps ...........Aug. 28, 1920 Chinook .............Dottie ..Dancing ......Sailors .....Dancing ...............Get married ...Chinook ........Row .............Singing ......... Tall men .........Music ............Singer Orting. Wash.....None .............. Sportsmanship ..Fating ..........Sewing ........... Travel Zuric-h Lupe ..............Irish humor .....Sat. nights ..... Going places ... Bar tender Chinook Don ................Good humor .....Women ...........Work ? ...........Stay single Chinook .........None ..............Hair ............Fun .............Having fun .......To succeed ...Chinook None .............Shyness ........None ..............Col. movie stars Accountant None ............Jolliness .........Sailors .........Men .............Pilot Rowena Ren da ..........Mar. 27, 1927 Edith Sasaki ...........May 18, 1927 Laprci! Savage .........Nov. 5, 1928 Donald Shcnkle .........Sept. 15, 1927 Gloria Skoyen ..........Dec. 28, 1920 Lila Skoyen ............Sept. 20, 1927 Sally Ann Spencer ......Oct. 5, 1927 Ft. Belknap Lower—Caroline Felton, Aileen Hall, Grace Anderson. Betty Kuhr, Madonna Brandon, Dorothy Mo-die, Marietta Chapman, Ixirraine Erickson, Haynes Gearheart, Bob Hiebert, Orris Severson. 2nd Row— Mr. Denny. Ruby Rider. Rose Eva Keith, Rosie Burtch. Frances Magda, Ethel Carpenter, Ruth Baldwin, Alice Maetche, Alice Hall. Tats Matsuoka, J. T. Butler, Frankie Norberg. 3rd Row—Pearl Cohns, Arlene Holmes, Helen Jacobson, Wilbur Cox, Jimmy Stevens, Paul Ramburg. Neil Summers, John Crockett. 4th Row—Hildegard Fischer, Lilly Kiefer, Emma Guertzgon. Harriet Burns, Jim Warrington, Stanley Funk, Russell Unruh. Merlin Jensen, John Rusch, Willie Pyette, Anthony Anderson. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY In the glorious fall of 1942 one of the most excellent classes to come from out of grade school, entered the famous Chinook High School as “Freshmen. Here we proved ourselves a most brilliant class in the scholastic and athletic field. For leaders of this class we chose J. T. Butler as president, Haynes Gearheart as Vice-President and Grace B. Anderson as Secretary. Initiation was the only event which frightened us. We were proud to have Burvil Harshman and Harriet Burns representing us on the Student Council. The term of 43-44 looked upon us as Sophomores. A second time we distinguished ourselves in all fields of our education. This was our chance to welcome all newcomers in the halls of C. H. S. with an “Initiation which made most of the Freshmen right at home.” Then we honored them with a dance. Officers for this year were John Rusch as president, Dorothy Modic as vice-president, and Neil Summers as secretary. Our voice in Student Council affairs were Haynes Gearheart and Harriet Bums. Proceeding forward on an outstanding record the future class of ’46 attained the position of Juniors. Once more the Scholastic and Athletic fields are taken by this amazing class. Activities reached their peak with the “Junior Prom.” a most gorgeous affair, and the Junior Play, “The Amazing Maudie Starr,” one of the best plays ever given in C. H. S. Sponsoring the class in the student council were Marietta Chapman and Frankie Norberg. Russell Unruh was our president and Dick I ott vice-president, with Pearl Cohrs as secretary and treasurer. Lower—Sharon Luckett, Eva Moxley, Maxine Conrad, Jeri Johnson, Helen Galbraith, Irene Winters. I aura Kruz, Gayle Norton, Leo Gist, Eiichi Morimoto, Dick Edgington, Donald Morrison, Philip Casteel, 2nd Row—Mary Overcast, Harriet Liddle, Dorothy Friede, Serena Ronne, Mary Williams, Virginia Murphy, Beverly Jamieson, Joyce Thompson, Dick Wagner, Tom Ness, Jack Satleen. 3rd Row—Barbara Stam, Jessie Harris, Donna McKinley, Avis Wilcox, Irene Mohar, Mary Ann Wise, lola Skoyen, Bette Boynton, Jean MacArthur, Nella Wadish, Mack Savage, Waldon Haugan, Rex Wadsworth. 4th row—Alice Hiebert, Evelyn McPherson, Cecelia O’Brien, Lorna Burns, Maureen Overcast, Nettie Felton, Donald Wurth, Betty Thompson, Kathleen Wagner, Gordon Michalson, Elna Funk, Don Harshman, Yvonne Butcher, Mark Savage, Ernest Friede, George Lang, Jim Jones, Jack Hiebert, Kenneth McLean. SOP! IOMORE CLASS In the fall of 1943 we entered C. H. S. as one of the largest classes in many years. By the end of the year one-half of us were gone. Dick Edging-ton led the class as president during this trying year. Mary Overcast. Mary Williams and Jack Hiebert were our student council representatives until spring when Gordon Michalson took over in Jack’s place. Next fall we returned as bold and happy Sophomores. Still having a large class we proceeded to initiate an equally large number of Freshies. Mary Overcast was selected as president and Sharon Luckett and Don Harshman represented us on the student council. Our class has been prominent in sport circles from the first year with Gordon “Mike” Michalson and Don Harshman on the main Ten in basketball while Richard Wagner was the student manager. They also held places on the first team in football and have received the coveted letters for these achiev-ments, which is certainly speaking well for our class. Lower—-Miss McGrath. Betty Anderson, Donna Bowermam, Barbara Norton, Meta Mary Worth, Geniece Bruss, Lucille Renda, Grace Shockley, Betty Riley, Joe Morris, Donald Hofeldt, Jay Wadsworth, Edward Peschon. 2nd Row—Charlotte Erbaeher, Wilma Butcher. Calvin Bosch, Marvin Grub, Richard Thorsen, Jim McCann, Margie Keller, Jack Larkin, Tom Ruhr, Keith Blackstone, Dick Jacobson, Ben Newby, Bill Morrison. 3rd Row—Laurence Sivertson, Jean Ovesen, Kenneth Blatter, Henry Halseth, Paul Tillman, Ed Wagner, Donald Erickson, Theresa Bennett, Irene Kiefer, Fern Bosch, Beverly Burns Betty Draeger, Elinora Hall, Rayola Blatter, Margaret Wilson, Doris Hartman, Donalee Barber, Doris Summers, Orville Cohrs, Shirley Miller, Ty Matsu oka, Juanita Blevins. 4th Row—LeRoy Kaufman, Dick Clikeman, Arthur Stevenson, Gerene Apeland, Dean Gebhardt, Anna Bahr, Joyce Miewald, Barbara Murphy, Norma Alsacker, Betty Mohar, Ruth Gorman, Genevieve Blatt, Betty Lafountain, Betty Inman, Barbara Jones, Evelyn Ness, Frances Goodheart, Betty Troxel, Beverly Michalson. FRESHMAN HISTORY In September of 1944, the large group of Freshmen entered C. H. S. We were rather frightened by the older scholars, but after initiation, (which we lived through) we became a little bolder and joined in with the other classes in several different activities. Freshmen girls and boys both joined the Glee Clubs, Band and Sports, as well as the other Clubs that were organized. Several of the class were also very talented in certain fields. At a class meeting Dick Thorsen was elected as President, and Miss McGrath as class sponsor. On the Student Council the Freshman class was represented by Barbara Norton, Donna Bowerman, and Dick Jacobson. Lower—Miss Zerr, Rowena Renda, Helen Holmes, Colleen McCartney, Helen Kuhr. 2nd Row—Sharon Luckett, Marietta Chapman, Lapriel Savage, Donna Bowerman, Lois Liddle. 3rd Row—Dick Jacobson, Don Harshman, Frankie Norberg. Not shown—Vic Cohrs. K. R. C. STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT Colleen McCartney VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER Helen Holmes Helen Kuhr Rowena Renda SENIOR CLASS I,apriel Savage Victor Cohrs Ix is Liddle SOPHOMORE CLASS Sharon Luckett Don Harshman JUNIOR CLASS Marietta Chapman Francis Norberg FRESHMAN CLASS Barbara Norton Richard Jacobson Donna Bowerman Advisor—Miss Zerr Among the most important jobs of the Student Council, probably the foremost was revising the school Constitution. In undertaking this joo. the Student Council had a real job for there were many additions and finishing touchs to be made before it was completed. The Student Council also sponsored a dance on December 8th which was highly successful. They have also decided to issue a handbook, such as is used in larger schools, for the purpose of aiding the students in getting better acquainted with those customs and traditions observed in our sdhool. These will probably be distributed next year. All in all the activity of the Student Council this year is commendable Lower—Juanita Blevins, Mary Overcast, Ruth Baldwin, Madonna Brandon, Virginia Murphy Sh Luckett, Maurine Overcast, Lucille Renda, Wilma Butcher, Grace Shockley, Beverly Burns, „ ., Liddle, Maigie Keller, Rowena Renda, Beverly Jamoison, Doris Peterson. Miss Hunt. 2nd Kow-Thompson, Marietta Chapman, Harriet Bums, Aileen Hall, Alice Hall, Meta Mary Wurth, Bruss, Barbara Norton, Dona Lee Barber, Barbara Jones, Evelyn Ness, Ethel Carpenter, Rose Keith, Helen Kuhr, Hazel Brown. 3rd Row—Margaret Groneberg, Betty Anderson, Jean Ovesen, Jessie Harris, Betty Riley, Donna Bowerman, Margaret Phipps, Avis Wilcox, Joyce Miewald, Betty Boymton, Joyce Thompson, Alice Maetche, Rae Matsuoka, Betty Hiebert, Beverly Michalson, Betty Ruhr. 4th Row—Itha Blatter, Serena Ronne, Cecelia O'Brien, Barbara Stam, Mary Ann Wise, Alice Hiebert, Pearl Cohrs, Arlene Holmes, Charlotte Krbacher, Betty Mohar, Irene Mohar, Eva Moxley, Frances Gist, Grace Anderson, Mary Williams. 5th Row—Loma Burns, Caroline Felton. Evelyn McPherson, Iola Skoyen, Theresa Bennett, Lilly Kiefer, Emma Guertzgen, Donna Matheson, Helen Jacobson, Elna Funk, Kathleen Wagner, Nella Wadish, Lila Skoyen, Jean Mac Arthur, Yvonne Butcher. GIRLS GLEE CLUB Under the able direction of Lura Jean Hunt, the 84 members of the Girls Glee Club, completed the year with their annual spring concert. This program which was comprised of the songs learned through the year by practice, and perseverance, was received well by the public. 1. Salutation 2. Tales from the Vienna Woods 3. Cielito Lindo 4. From the Land of the Sky-Blue Waters 5. Sylvia 6. Amaryllis 7. The Last Time I Saw Paris 8. Indian Dawn 9. Ncopolitan Nights 10. Rose Marie 11. Can’t Yo’ Heah Me Callin' Caroline 12. The Bells of St. Marys’ BOYS GLEE CLUB The Boys Glee Club organized in September, 1944, with an enrollment of eighteen with Mrs. Jean Crockett as director. The tenors are: J. T. Butler, Keith Blackstone, Calvin Bosch, Donald Morrison, Gayle Norton, Orris Severson and Neil Summers. The baritones are: George Lang, Kenneth McLean, Jack Satleen, Robert Steinmetz. Richard Thorsen and Jimmy Warrington. The basses are: Dick Clikeman, Dick Edgington, Jack Hiebert, Mack Savage, and Donald Wurth. Of the tenors J. T. Butler is preparing to take the place of Bing Crosby. Whimsical Jack Satleen, a baritone, has ceased to be a member any longer. Delivering milk after school and singing in the Glee Club can hardly be jux-toposed, so our bass singer, Dick Clikeman, is delivering milk. Our only appearance in public this year has been at the Eastern Stai Banquet given for the Worthy Grand Matron. J. T. Butler sang a solo accompanied by Helen Ruhr. Dick Edgington and Jack Hiebert sang a duet with a guitar accompaniment. In an asesmbly the Boys Glee Club contributed their vocal ability by nutting on a play which was arranged around a Marine who had returned irom overseas. He fell asleep and relived his life before the war with a colorful background of favorite pre-war songs. Letters in music will be awarded to Orris Severson and Neil Summers. Lower—Mrs. Crockett, Jim Warrington, Calvin Bosch, Donald Morrison, Orris Severson. Gayle Norton. Dick Edgington. 2nd Row—.George Lang, Mack Savage, Neil Summers, Richard Thorsen, Donald Wurth, Jack Hiebert, J. T. Butler. GIRLS DOUBLE SEXTETTE The Girls’ Double Sextette under the direction of Miss Hunt was continued again this year. The 12 members, including seven new ones, were as follows: Soprano? -Ruth Baldwin, Sharon Luckett, Beverly Jamieson, Row-ena Renda; Second Sopranos—Pearl Cohrs, Rosalie Mueller, Hazel Brown, Virginia Murphy; Altos—Doris Peterson, Avis Wilcox, Dorothy Modic, Marietta Chapman. This group appeared several times at such places as the Lions Club Luncheon, The District Tournament, The Junior and Senior Plays, Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises and various assemblies in the school throughout the year. Of the many songs they sang, Star Dust, Whispering, Sweet and Lovely, Dinah, Winter Wonderland, Blue Skies and Margie were the most popular. Both Miss Hunt and the girls can be complimented for the fine entertainment they have provided. Lower—Virginia Murphy, Hazel Brown, Beverly Jamieson, Rowena Renda, Marietta Chapman. Doris Peterson, Miss Hunt. 2nd Row—Pearl Cohrs, Ruth Baldwin. Sharon Luckett. Dorothy Modic, Avis Wilcox. Not shown—Rosalie Mueller. Twirlers—Lucille Renda, Gloria Grubb, Mina McKay, Eleanor Anderson, Beverly Ness, Marlene Mc-Kinnie, Donna Bowerman. Lower—Miss Hunt, Jack Hiebert, John Crockett, Marian Rusch, Helen Ruhr, Bill Morrison, Rowena Renda, Colleen McCartney, Rosalie Mueller, Billy Wiedner, Frankie Norberg. Doris Peterson. 2nd Row—Donna Matheson, LeRoy Anderson, Tats Matsuoka, Dixie Maddox, Jean Ove-sen, Frances Magda, Betty Anderson, Maureen Overcast Larry Marten, Barbara Stam, Geniece Bruss, Joyce Thompson, Barbara Norton, Harriet Liddle, Duane Severson, Arlene Holmes, Mary Overcast, Beverly Jameison. 3rd Row—Edith Sasaki, Lois Robbins, Meta Wurth, Cecelia O’Brien, Avis Wilcox, Jim Stevens, Eddie Wagner Joyce Holman, Don Morrison Donald Wurth, Calvin Wixom, Wilbur Cox, Marvin Grubb, Sharon Luckett Orville Cohrs Richard Leonard Jim Warrington, Howard Cohrs, John Rusch, George Lang. BAND There were many new members in band when school opened in the fall of 1944. For the convenience of both country and sleepy city students, band was arranged for the first period in the morning. By the end of the first semester with the influx of members of beginners band the senior hand had increased from 27 to more than 50 members. Besides the Band Concert on May 10 for which they had been preparing for some time the band made several public appearances: all basketball games, Sub-district Tournament at Harlem, District Tournament at Chinook, assemblies and the May Festival. Tiger Rag, Cavalcade Overature, Merriment Polka, China Boy, Darktown Strutter’s Ball, Washington Post, American Patrol and Reign of Rhythm, are some of the featured numbers. Members of the band look to Miss Hunt with gratitude for her leadership. She has done an excellent job toward the sucess of the band. BETTV LAMPUCl ITERS Lower—Wilma Butcher, Helen Galbraith. Barbara Jones, Geniece Bruss, Donna Bowerman, Grace Shockley, Irene Winters, Fern Bosch, Margie Keller, Beverly Burns, Lucille Renda. 2nd Row—Aileer. Hall, Caroline Felton, Virginia Murphy, Juanita Blevins, Nettie Felton, Betty Hiebert, Donalee Barber. Betty Boynton. Cecelia O’Brien. Betty Anderson, Mary Overcast, Ethel Carpenter, Miss Noble. 3rd Row-Rose Eva Keith, Jessie Harris, Betty Riley, Mary Ann Poplar, Bettv Inman, Betty LaFountain, Ruth Baldwin, Joyce Miewald, Doris Peterson, Harriet Li idle. 4th Row—Betty Mohar, Irene Mohar, Lorna Burns, Nella Wadish, Donna McKinley, Beverly Michalson, Betty Thompson, Mary Wise, Avis Wilcox. 5th Row—Evelyn McPherson, Alice Hiebert, Doris Hartman, Helen Jacobson, Donna Matheson, Margaret Gi-oneburg, Jean MacArthur, Ida Skoyen, Pearl Cohrs, Barbara S-tam, Jean Ovesen. F. F. A. Lower—Gayle Norton, Keith Blackstone, Calvin Bosch, Jimmy McCann, Joe Morris, Jack Larkin, Tom Kuhr, Dick Jacobson, Euichi Morimoto, Bob Hiebert, Mr. Bowen. 2nd Row—Marvin Grubb, Paul Tillman, Eddy Wagner, Hankie Halseth, Leonard Sivertson, Dick Thorsen, Donald Erickson, Lynus Mat-suoka Jack Satleen, Paul Ramberg. 3rd Row—LeRoy Kauffman, Edward Peschon, Rex Wadsworth, Russell Unruh, Don Wurth, Orville Cohrs, Bill Morrison, Dick Edgington, Donald Hofeldt. 5th Row—Wa-don Haugan, Bob Inman, J. T. Butler. Dick Clikeman, Jim Jones, Stanley Funk, Ben Newby, Richard Wagner, Ernest Friede, Gordon Michalson. BETTY lamplighters The Betty Lamp Lighters, more commonly known as the Home Ec. Club, was organized in the fall of 1942. The Betty Lamp, from which the club takes its name, is a symbol of the light of home and is used as the national emblem. The Club's sponsor is Miss Margaret Noble and the officers were elected as follows: President—Pearl Cohrs, Vice-President—Mary Overcast, Secretary—Virginia Murphy, Treasurer -Maurine Overcast. For the initiation ceremony the room was decorated in the club colors, yellow and white signifying wisdom and purity. Forty new girls were initiated into the club during the year bringing the total membership up to sixty. The main feature of the year’s program was the dictrict convention of Home Ec. clubs which was held at Chinook. One hundred and fifteen girls attended, representing the towns of Fort Benton, Havre, Big Sandy, Malta, and Harlem. Another of the club’s projects was the entertaining of the basketball teams after a game. The group also had charge of concessions at the basketball games. Among the social meetings of the organization, the Mothers’ Party was one of the nicest. The motto of the club is “As Our Girlhood, So Shall Our Womanhood Be.” The first meeting this year of the Chinook Chapter of the F. F. A was called to order by its sponsor. Mr. Bowen, on September 13th. Russel Unruh was elected president and the meeting was turned over to him. The following officers of the year were elected: Vice-President, Rex Wadsworth; Sec. Bob Hibert; Treasurer, Dick Peterson; Reporter, Don Wurth; Sentinel, Jay Wadsworth. On September 14th the officers held a meeting with Oscar Donisthorpe, the state president, to discuss the Program of Work. Mr. Johnson, the state patrolman gave an interesting talk to the F. F. A. boys on November 8th. Six F. F. A. boys represented Chirook at the Milk River District contests held at Glasgow. The boys making the trip were: Leo Gist, Russel Unruh, Rex Wadsworth, Stanley Funk, Gayle Norton and Bob Hiebert. Gayle Norton won the second place award in the Public Speaking contest. Chinook won the sweepstake award with Malta second and Glasgow tieing with Hinsdale for third place. There have been 32 projects completed this year with the total net profit of $3141.32. The F. F. A. boys are carrying on a very fine supervised Farming Program. SENIOR GIRLS The Senior Girl’s Club was more active this year than it has been for some time. It was organized in November and the first meeting was held at the home of Colleen McCartney. At that meeting Lapriel Savage was elected president, Helen Holmes vice-president and Gloria Skoyen secretary-treasurer. With a unanimous vote Miss Hunt was selected advisor. One of the main events in the Club Calendar was a Silver Tea given on February 12, 1945, at the Renda home. The purpose of this was to raise funds for a donation to the future Chinook hospital. A farewell dance for the Senior boys, who were to leave in the near future for the armed services was also given in February. These two activities among many others made the club worth while and enjoyable to the girls. Lower__Sally Spencer, Alice Allison, Rowena Renda, Colleen McCartney, Lois Liddle, Miss Hunt. 2nd Row___Frances Gist, Rae Matsuoka, Margaret Fhipps, Gloria Skoyen, Hazel Brown, Helen Ruhr, Janet Ehlang, Lapriel Savage. 3rd Row—Itha Blatter, Ma.jorie Friede, Agnes Bugden, Lila Skoyen, Elinora Cox, Helen Holmes. Not shown—Edith Sasaki, Ruth Neibauer, Elaine Jensen. GREGG ARTISTS Members: Alice Allison, Agnes Bugden, Elinora Cox, Juanita De Mars, Fran ces Gist, Helen Holmes, Elaine Jensen, Helen Kuhr, Ix is Liddle, Row ena Renda, Gloria Skoyen. Officers: President—Helen Holmes. Vice President—Gloria Skoyen. Secretary Treasurer—Elaine Jensen. Sponsor: Miss Zerr. The Gregg Artists devote their time to winning awards and diplomas from the New York office of the Gregg Shorthand Company. Parties are held at the studio when ever awards are to be given out. This club has been very active in all school activities; and especially in bond and stamp sales. Lower___Miss Zerr. Helen Holmes, Rowena Renda, I.ois Liddle. Gloria Skoyen. 2nd Row—-Lila Skoyen. Elinora Cox, Agnes Bugden, Juanita DcMars, Alice Allison, Frances Gist, Helen Kuhr. Not Shown— Elaine Jensen. Lower—Miss McGrath, Hazel Brown, Colleen McCartney, Rowena Renda. 2nd Row—Mack Savage, Elinora Cox, Margaret Phipps, Helen Ruhr, Ruth Neibauer, George Lang. Not shown—Janet Ehlang. SENIOR PLAY The Senior play “He Couldn’t Marry Five” was presented on April 27. The plot revolved around the Barton family—mother, father, five career-bent daughters, a lovable granny, and an embittered old-maid aunt. Into this family, whose every moment is an hilarious one, comes Donald Regan, a young man recuperating from a nervous collapse. In three laugh-filled acts the daughters all become willing to sacrifice their careers for Donald, while he, until Granny helps him, cannot decide which of the five he really loves. The Cast included: Connie, the mother........... April, the oldest daughter May, the next in line June, the third ............. Taris, the fourth ........... Leona, the youngest ......... Granny, Mr. Barton’s mother Etta, Mr. Barton’s sister.... ..... Janet Ehlang .... Ruth Neibauer ... Rowena Renda Colleen McCartney .... Hazel Brown ..... Elinora Cox Helen Kuhr Margaret Phipps and two Sophomore boys George Lang and Mack Savage who volunteered their services Donald Regan Mr. Barton ... George Lang Mack Savage Lower—Madonna Brandon, Neil Summers, Harriet Burns, Haynes Gearheart, Miss McGrath, 2nd Row—Marietta Chapman, Betty Ruhr, Lorraine Erickson, Helen Jacobson, Olive Slonacker, Grace Anderson. Not shown—J. T. Butler, Aileen Hall, Dorothy Modic. JUNIOR PLAY Maudie Starr ........ Eleanor Compton ..... Richard Starr ....... Mrs. Willington Burke Joyce Burke Lee Burke ........... Sarah Marshall ...... Esther Marshall ..... Ann Newcome ......... William Marshall..... Mrs. William Marshall Brenda Marshall ..... Mrs. Amber .......... ... Harriet Burns Marietta Chapman Haynes Gearheart .. Helen Jacobson ... Olive Slonaker ..... J. T. Butler ..... Aileen Hall Lorraine Erickson ..... Betty Ruhr ... Neil Summers ... Grace Anderson ... Dorothy Modic Madonna Brandon “The Amazing Maudie Starr” was given on Friday evening:, March 2, by the Junior Class directed by Miss McGrath. It tells of the brilliant, imaginative Maudie Starr who, in an attempt to tfet a rubber czar interested in her brother’s rubber substitute, runs into a mix up in personalities. The amazing affair is finally straightened out to the embarrassment of Maudie. Lower—Neil Summers, Agnes Bugden, Colleen McCartney. 2nd Row—Mary Overcast, Virginia Mur phy, Doris Peterson, Marjorie Friede, Mrs. Zimmerman, Geri Johnson, Janet Ehlang, Dick Thorsen. THE STUDENT VOICE The news for the Student Voice was written by a group of high school students, under the supervision of Mrs. Zimmerman. Editors for the year of 1944-45, were Colleen McCartney for the Chinook Opinion, and Neil Summers for the Chinook Journal. Sports and socials were in charge of Len Gearheart and Serena Ronne. Rosalie Mueller had charge of the club news, Marjorie Friede the grade school news, and Doris Peterson the class news. Features were written by Janet Ehlang and Geraldine Johnson for The Chinook Opinion, Caroline Felton and Richard Thorsen for the Chinook Journal. The other departments such as interviews, assemblies, etc , were written by various other students. The paper is typed on Monday of each week and published on Thursday by the Chinook Journal and The Chinook Opinion respectively. All of these students participating in this work, to have the paper out on time for the presses, have done a very fine job and we wish to commend them for it. They have given their time and talent to make this paper possible. Tl [BRIANS During the first semester a dramatic club was organized by Miss McGrath with membership restricted to students of the Junior and Senior classes in anticipation of the class plays to be sponsored by them. The club voted to be called the Chinook Thespians, and its meetings during the semester v, ere devoted to discussions of the theatre—'stage, lighting, acting and so forth. In December an assembly consisting of three playlets and musical selections was pronounced a success. With the presentation of both the Junior and Senior plays during the second semester, regular meetings had to be dispensed with. As yet the Thespian club is in its infancy, but we expect it to come more and more to the fore on our list of high school activities. PROM The evening of April 20 ended weeks of worry and hard work. For eleven years we have waited for our Junior Prom. The gymnasium was gaily and originally decorated as a circus. The streamers and rollicking circus scenes matched the gaity of the dancers. At 9 o’clock the dance began with a beautiful Grand March led by the Junior Class President and his date. There was a small program between dances. The Senior Class, the faculty, and the school board were guests of the Juniors. This dance is always one of the most enjoyable and beautiful of the year. On December 22 the Junior High and Grade Schools presented their annual Christmas program. It consisted of two plays, “The Right Way To Spend Christmas,” by the Junior High which featured Marlene McKinnie, Floy Bowen and John Blackwood in leading parts and “The Toy maker’s Doll,” by the grade school children. The leading players in it were Larry McMullin, Beverly Hoehn, and Margaret Bonifas. Many carols were sung and the program ended with the annual visit by Santa Claus, which was, of course, a great treat to the children. The program was presented exceptionally well and was greeted very warmly by all. The Sophomore class of 1945 took great pleasure in initiating the freshman class into C. H. S. on Sptember 29. They had them dressed in varied and ridiculous costumes from angels to football players. The main feature of the day was the program in which all freshman took part. Some scrubbed the stage with a toothbrush; others danced or sang songs; and one of the frosh was blindfolded, put in a chair, and told to jump down on a blanket covered with tacks. Of course he couldn’t see that th blanket was moved so he just jumped on the floor. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM The program ended with the singing of the school song. The freshmen went home to wash off the lipstick, which they did not wear on the lips alone. Lower—Gloria Skoyen, Dorothy Modic, Marietta Chapman, I orraine Erickson, Helen Galbraith. Gen-ieee Bruss, Wilma Butcher, Lucille Renda, Billy Morrison, Rowena Renda, Lois Liddle, Colleen McCartney, J. T. Butler, Miss McGrath. 2nd Row—Betty Ruhr, Donald Erickson, Serena Ronne, Kenneth McLean, I aurence Sivertson, Virginia Murphy, Betty Anderson, Janet Ehlang, Beverly Burns, Doris Peterson, Harriet Liddle, Sharon Luckett. 3rd Row—Avis Wilcox, George Lang. Mack Savage, Donalee Barber, Donna Bowerman, Grace Shockley, Betty Boynton, Cecelia O’Brien, Betty Riley, Jessie Harris, Jean Oveson, Don Morrison, Haynes Gearheart, Orris Severson. 4th Row—Margaret Phipps. Lapriel Savage, Helen Kuhr, Jean MacArthur, Iola Skoyen, Mary Ann Wise, Loma Bums, Elinora Cox, Beverly Michalson, Mary Williams, Donna Matheson, Margaret Groneburg, Fern Bosch, Joyce Miewald. 5th Row—Alice Hicbert, Barbara Stam, Sally Spencer. Agnes Bugden, Grace Anderson, Harriet Bums, Ruth Baldwin, Pearl Cohrs, Arlene Holmes, Juanita Blevins, Yvonne Butcher. PEP CLUB At the first meeting of the Pep Club, Janet Ehlang, president, with vice-president J. T. Butler and secretary-treasurer, Donnie Morrison (later replaced by Viginia Murphy), promised the students of Chinook a “bigger and better than ever” Pep Club. Throughout the year they, along with the cheer leaders and each and every member of the organization, worked towards that goal, going all out for our team and backing them up with the lustiest cheering section Chinook has boasted for some years. With Janet, Rowena and Billy to lead them, the group met on alternate Thursdays to practice new yells, to discuss school spirit, and to make the team feel that they were backing them every minute. At the home games the Pep Club definitely made itself heard—their cheers fairly resounded against the wall of the gym—and even at out of town games there were usually a few of the group on hand to do some hearty cheering. To bring the year’s activities to a close a dinner was given in honor of C oach Bowen and his team, and Miss Hunt for her fine cooperation with the Pep Band. With this dinner the Pep Club officially and sucessfully adjourned its activities for 1944-45. CHEER LEADERS “An l make it LOUD!” With these words our cheerleaders, Rowena, Billy and Janet, moved the Chinook Pep Club to do some of the heartiest cheering in the district during the 1944-45 season. Their untiring efforts in working out new yells and in putting our cheerng section out on top deserve a “well done” from all of us who back Chinook High. The student body, the people of Chinook, and the “Beeters” think that this year’s cheerleaders are among the best—(They really did a swell job!) FAVORITE YELLS Bo-Bo-ski-watten datten, wa dot an’s-s-s-s Itten bitten diddely widdely Ishcilly biddely ootin dooten Bo-Bo-ski-watten datten. wa dot an’s-s-s-s Thats the language of the town! Come on TEAM LETS MOW THEM DOWN! B-E-E-T-E-R-S B-E-E-T-E-R-S B-E-E-T-E-R-S Beeters (who) Beeters Hollywood’s got the glamour Washington’s got the leaders New York’s got the skyscrapers Chinook’s got the Beeters! Is everybody happy? Heck Yes! Is anybody sad? Shucks No! Well give the locomotive and give it slow C-H-I-N-O-O-K C-H-I-N-O-O-K C-H-I-N-O-O-K Chinook (who) Chinook Rowena Renda Bill Morrison Janet Ehlang I 1 ♦ I • • 1 ft • i SCHOOL CALENDAR ♦ ft ft 1 ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft 1944 -1945 Sept. 4—School Opened Sept. 22—Letter Award Assembly Sept. 28—Movie, “Souls at Sea Sept. 29—Freshman Initiation Freshman-Sophomore Dance Oct. 6—Initiation of Student Council Officers Havre Colts Football here Oct. 13—Betty Lamp Lighters Initiation Nov. 2—Movie, “There’s Magic In Music • ft ft 1 Nov. 3—Assembly by F. F. A. Boys Nov. 7—Halloween Show at Orpheum ft Nov. 10—Freshman Dance ft ft ft Nov. 17—Gregg Artist Assembly Nov. 24- -Thanksgiving ft ft ft ft ft Dec. 1—Chester Basketball there Dec. 2—St. Paul’s Basketball here Dec. 7—Movie, “Professor Beware Dec. 8—Turner Basketball here ft Student Council Dance ft ft Dec. 13—Havre Basketball there Dec. 15—Chester Basketball here t ! Dec. 20—Dramatics Club Assembly Dec 21—Hogeland Basketball here Inverness Basketball here 1 Dec. 22-—Elementary School Christmas Program Jan. 5—Harlem Basketball here Jan. 6—Turner Basketball there • ft 1 ft Hogeland Basketball there ft Jan. 10—Kansas Tests 1 Malta Basketball there Jan. 13—Rudyard Basketball there Inverness Basketball Rudyard ft ft ft ft Jan. 16—Havre Basketball here Jan. 19—Big Sandy Basketball there Jan. 25—Rudyard Basketball here Jan. 27—Wolf Point Basketball here Feb. 2—Harlem Basketball there Feb. 3—Malta Basketball here Feb. 8—Concordia Choir ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft Feb. 9-10—Sub-District Tournament at Harlem Feb. 17—Big Sandy Basketball here Feb. 22-23-24—District Tournament here ft ft ft j March 2—.Junior Play March 8-9-10—Divisional Tournament March 16—Barbara Norton’s Home Room Assembly ft American I egion Oratorical Contest ft ft ft ft ft i March 22—Movie, “In Old Chicago April 6—English 9 Assembly April 19—Movie April 20—Prom ft ft ft ft ft ft 1 April 27—Senior Play May 3—Glee Club Concert May 10—Band Concert May 12—May Festival May 13—Baccalaureate • ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft May 14—Class Night May 16—Commencement Mav 18—Last Day of School. mu Lower—Haynes Gearheart, LeRoy Kaufman, Vem Anderson. Wilbur Cox, Dick Clikeman, Bob Inman, Murph Olson. 2nd Row—Frankie Norberg, Bud Harshman, Don Harshman. Not shown—Spike Bruss. A. S. T. R. P., Bill Kuhr U. S. N. R., Len Gearheart U. S. N. R., Richard Warner, Merlin Jensen. FOOTBALL .944=45 Because of transportation difficulties we had only one game this year and that was at night with the Havre Colts at Havre. Within three minutes of play Havre ran across a touchdown but failed to convert the extra point and so led 6 to 0. Our boys really dug in and fought then, and within a few minutes left'in the second quarter Don Harshman scored for our side and also corralled the extra point to put us in the lead 7 to 6. Midway during the third quarter Frankie Norberg ran over another score for us which was also the last score in the game. Final score, 13 to 6. Membership on the team was not up to par with only 15 boys out for it. The balance of these were Juniors and Sophomores and two or three Freshmen and one Senior. What few there were, were all working. Lack of reserve strength did not show as the boys went out and really played football the way it should be played. The team gives their deepest appreciation to coaches Zimmerman and Bowen who went out of their way to keep this school a thriving place of Sports. Coach Bowen Bud Harshman—Forward Merlin Jensen—Forward BASKETBALL The Chinook basketball team of 1944-45 had a very promising season, winning 17 games and losing 11 from some very good teams. The boys amassed 976 points to our opponents 746 points, which averaged into 37.5 points per game for us against 28.7 points for the other teams. GAMES AND SCORES FOR .944=45 SEASON Dec. 1 Chester 36 Chinook . 21 Dec. 2 St. Paul's . ... 18 Chinook . 42 Dec. 8 Turner 12 Chinook 33 Dec. 13 Havre Shetlands 21 Chinook- B Squad 16 Dec. 13 Havre 52 Chinook 23 Dec. 15 Hogeland ... 17 Chinook- -B Squad 31 Dec. 15 Chester 30 Chinook ........ 35 Dec. 21 Inverness 27 Chinook 54 Jan. 5 Harlem 14 Chinook 62 Jan. 6 Turner 16 Chinook 30 Jan. 6 Hogeland 29 Chinook- -B Squad 49 Jan. 10 Malta 39 Chinook 25 Jan. 13 Inverness 22 Chinook Jan. 13 Rudyard .. . IS Chinook Jan. 16 Havre Shetlands 25 Chinook- B Suuad 2! Jan. 16 Havre Chinook 22 Jan. 18 Nashua 37 Chinook 25 Jan. 19 Big Sandy 46 Chinook 23 Jan. 25 Rudyard 22 Chinook 58 Jan. 27 Wolf Point ... 4ft Chinook 36 Feb. 2 Harlem 17 Chinook Feb. 3 Malta 26 Chinook 56 INDIVIDUAL SCORES, POINTS Merlin Jensen Bud Harshman Dick Lott ... Don Harshman 176 Frankie Norberg .............. 90 137 Mike Michalson ............... 85 129 Wilbur Cox ................... 74 104 Bob Inman .................. 69 SUB-DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Chinook 41 St Paul’s 27 Chinook drew a bye and therefore did not have to play in the first round. Our first frame was with the St. Paul’s Braves. The Braves were out to win but the Beeters managed to stand off their attack and come out on top. Chinook 25 Big Sandy 20 Wining over St. Paul's, Chinook advanced into the finals against the Big Sandy Pioneers. A slow game with Chinook leading all the way, it was still exciting as Big Sandy was an old and mighty rival of ours. At halftime Big Sandy was on the short end of a 12-10 count. During the third period the Beeters began to click and chalked up eleven points while holding the Pioneers scoreless. And then they coasted through the last quarter. DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Chinook 56 Inverness 31 The Beeters maintained the lead throughout the game and were never threatened. Chinook 30 Turner 22 Winning the first round game the Beeters advanced into the semifinal against Turner. Turner was definitely out to win and undoubtedly played their best game of the season, but the determined Beeters managed to scrape by and come out on top. Chinook 23 Big Sandy 28 By winning two games the Beeters fought their way into the championship to be matched against the Big Sandy Pioneers. Although the Beeters tried very hard to win, they just couldn’t seem to overtake the lead established by the Pioneers early in the game and so they went down fighting to capture second place honors. Sub District Championship Game Chinook—25 Big Sandy—20 Beeters holding the “blazing” traveling trophy at Sub District Tourney Tired But Happy The Sub District Champions Capt. Bud Harshman and Co-Capt. Merlin Jensen Receiving trophy at District Tournament C. H. S. 1944=45 BASKETBALL f {(STORy Chinook 21 Chester 36 The Coyotes were a little too hot and Chinook bowed to Chester in the first game of the reason. We wished for better luck next time. Chinook 42 St. Paul’s 18 In the first heme game the Beeters really showed their power and were just too much for the Braves. Chinook 33 Turner 12 This game was never in doubt with the Beeters leading all four quarters. Chinook 23 Havre 52 The Blue Ponies were just a little too much for the Beeters to handle, although they were in there fighting all the time. Chinook 35 Chester 30 This was one of the best games of the season, and Chinook, seeking revenge of the previous loss to Chester, refused to be beaten. The score at hall time was tied up at 19 all, but the Beeters scraped through and came out on top. Chinook 54 Inverness 27 The Beeters were slow to start and at the half were on the short end of a 20 to 18 count but in the last half they ran wild and couldn’t be stopped. Chinook 62 Harlem 14 The Wildcats were definitely no match for the Beeters. Chinook 30 Turner 16 The Beeters again defeated the Tornadoes with no particular difficulty. Chinook 25 Malta 39 This is where our mid-season slump began. The Beeters just couldn’t seem to get rolling and they trailed throughout the game. Chinook 45 Inverness 22 This and the following game was played at Rudyard to save Chinook from making two separate trips. It was the Beeters game all the way and never was really in doubt. Chinook 46 Rudyard 18 After romping over Inverness, Chinook took on Rudyard the same night, but plenty of spirit was still left in the Beeters and they won without any opposition to speak of. Chinook 22 Havre 50 The Ponies were still just a little too tough for the Beeters to handle although it was a better game than the score indicated. Chinook 25 Nashua 37 Still in a slump the Beeters just couldnt seem to click and after a hotly contested three quarters, Nashua finally pulled away in he fourth. Chinook 23 Big Sandy 46 The Beeters were definitely off the beam and on the Pioneer’s floor they once more went down fighting. Chinook 58 Rudyard 22 Chinook came out of their slump with a bang and easily dumped Rudyard. Chinook 36 Wolf Point 40 This was probably the Beeters best game of the season. The game was anybody’s all the way up until the whistle blew. Chinook just couldn’t seem to pull ahead and at one time was one point behind and missed six gift tosses before the score changed. Chinook 51 Harlem 17 Harlem still was no match for the Beeters and provided little opposition. Chinook 56 Malta 26 Suffering from a previous defeat at Malta, the Beeters scoring power really exploded and evened things up. Ah! SWEET REVENGE! Chinook 34 Big Sandy 45 Chinook again bowed to Sandy in a game which didn’t mean much as it was just before the District Tournament. % i We the enicris Z 5 I t ! • i I • • • j j • 1 ♦ • � For their kindly and generous cooperation in making: this annual not only possible, but successful as well, advertizers and to all our subscribers. wish to extend our thanks to all our The following people have subscribed to the school annual: Milk River Elevator Co. Chinook Hotel Farmers National Bank Dave’s Texaco First State Bank Wallner’s Furniture Curt’s Super Service Ivey Drug Independent Food Store Herman Kuper • Ivoretta’s Beauty Shop Home Lumber Co. Bon Ton Bakery J. C. Penney Allison’s Art Shop Sweet Shop Ben Franklin Store Baldwins Dairy Burgess Implement Co. Gamble Store Roy Cox Barber Shop Chinook Lumber Co. Mohar Plumbing and Heating Chinook Telephone Co. Leonard’s Tailor Shop 0. K. Tire Shop Al’s Repair Shop Monarch Lumber Co. Farmers Union Co-op Richards and Stam Blaine County Abstract Co. A. Renda Thomas O’Hanlon Co. Edward J. Kuhr Martens Drug Store Safeway Store Gratton’s Barber Shop Ellis Merchandy Grill Cafe and Model Hardware Woodward’s Nondas Style Shop Herb’s Toggery Chinook Beauty Shop Kenneth McKinnie Buttrey’s Food Inc. William Harbolt 0 Laura’s Beauty Shop U. I. Sugar Co. Cozy Comer BEST WISHES to the Class of 1945 EDWARD J. KUHR CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of ’45 LEONARD’S SHOP Tailoring Cleaning Shoes for All Pressing Men’s Wear The Best of Luck To the Class of ’45 Home Lumber Company Where Your Dollar Has A Lot of Sense Chinook, Montana Thos. O’hanlon Company Chinook, Montana JOHN DEERE QUALITY FARM IMPLEMENTS Luck and Prosperity to • The Class of “45” Chinook Hotel Best of Luck • to the Class of “45” Daves Texaco • Ira A. and Wm. C. HARBOLT All Types and Coverages Of Insurance Real Estate Sales Phone 25 Chinook. Montana The Farmers National Bank In Chinook, Montana Complete Banking Facilities Your Patronage Solicited Member Federal Reserve System Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Modern Shoe Store Polish Shoe Laces all kinds D. RENDA, PROP. all kinds, and shades color and length Shoe Repairing While You Wait Burgess Implement Company McCormick Deering - International Goodyear Tractor Tires SALES and SERVICE Phone 27 Chinook, Montana • CONGRATULATIONS To the Graduating Class of Chinook High School • from the • MODEL HARDWARE and GRILL CAFE CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of ’45 The Sweet Shop Phone 170W Mabel Millet To-day Real Estate is changing hands rapidly. Is your Title good? Are you prepared for a quick deal? Blaine County Abstract Co. Bonded and Official P. O. Box 36 Chinook, Montana CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 1945 Martens Drug Store Prescriptions Specialist Toiletries Drugs Candy Fountain Pens The First State Bank Chinook, Montana Your Banking Business Solicited, Appreciated and Protected Student Accounts Given Special Consideration Member F. D. I. C CONGRATULATIONS • To the Class of '45 • Orphcum and Gem Theatres and Herb’s Toggery • PATRONIZE Your Local COOPERATIVE For a Stable Economy BUY WAR BONDS For a Stable Democracy Farmers Union Oil Company R. B. Doughten, Mgr. Farmers Union Co-Op Creamery Julian Severtson, Mgr. Farmers Union Elevator Co D. A. Hill. Mgr. Chinook Lumber Company Everything for the Builder Chinook, Montana Good Luck to the Class of 1945 Richards Stam Ford-Mercurv-Lincoln-Zephyr Chinook, Montana Safeway Stores Courtesy Service High Low Quality Prices The Baldwin Dairy Butcher Bros., Owners PASTEURIZED PRODUCTS Phone 37 Chinook, Montana Buy War Bonds Now! To Build a MONARCH Home of Tomorrow Trade and Save With the Milk River Elevator Co. Use- Star White Flour Ed Whole Wheat Flour Breakfast Food Custom Feed Grinding a Specialty A complete supply of Stock and Poultry Feeds Salt and Minerals Always Available Ted Percy Best Wishes To THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1945 Curt’s Super Service Scientific Lubrication SHELL PRODUCTS LIGHT REPAIR WORK Tire Tube Vulcanizing Chinook, Montana CONGRATULATIONS from the Bon=Ton Bakery Pat McArthur Proprietor CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of ’45 Loretta’s Beauty Shop Kenneth McKinnie DISTRIBUTOR Conoco Products Meats Groceries Buttrey’s Foods, Inc. Frozen Food Lockers CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of “45” Chinook Beauty Shop Mable Wilson Ruth Zelmer CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of ’45 Chinook Telephone Company D. E. McPherson IVEY DRUG STORE Walgreen Agency Stockmen’s Vaccines and Dorothy Gray Toiletries Supplies, Prescriptions, Specialties Chinook Cosmetic Headquarters Phone 50 When You Buy It At Penney’s IT’S RIGHT In Price-In Quality-In Style J. C. Penney Co. Gamble Stores Home Owned smd Operated Victor Palm. Prop. Phone 05 J CONGRATULATIONS ’45 Seniors When You are Ready for Fine Furniture, Make Your Selections at. Wallner’s Furniture -Live In a Home You Love- CONGRATULATIONS to the Senior Class Herman Kuper Mayor Mohar Plumbing Heating Pumps and Well Supplies Plumbing Heating Phone 64 Chinook, Montana CONGRATULATIONS To the Senior Class WOODWARD'S Everything To Wear BEST WISHES to the Senior Class Independent Food Store Chinook, Montana COZY CORNER Candies Fountain Service A Place Where Friends Meet Dow Butler Phone 56 The Ben Franklin Store 5 c to $1.00 and up M. M. 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We hope to continue to serve you in the future as we have done in the past. “Our Store is Your Store’ ELLIS MERCHANDY Cox’s Barber Shop Your Business Appreciated Roy Cox, Owner Style and Quality at Nondas Shop Nondas and Ethel Laura’s Beauty Shop Phone 80 Your Patronage Is Always Appreciated at Gratton’s Barber Shop T he Chinook Opinion For Prompt, Satisfactory Service Phone 2 CONGRATULATIONS and Best Wishes to the Graduates of 1945 Utah-Idaho Sugar Company Chinook, Montana Quality Portraits Our Expert Retouching Retains the Likeness COMPARE and Note the Difference Allison’s Art Shop Photography Chinook AH'Su.,t Ho AUTOGRAPI f AUTOGRAPH ■ -v y r- _J rt - j|im� 3 fc yv ■JW ■A ? jgy - SUfr 7� ? ? � r - -C' k r ym.if r 2 5 'S’. ms- ■r ’-' ; r - s . ■ - ,T.� -' “v A1 a • •� jrt . i� i-'.,? !• Be k .-f1. -• rT5 2 S ■ H- _ - vy. .r, • - . r: ■ -V' • V -� • � . . • unep V. 1. ? 'oi'L— I •' Xii- _!� „ j • .o-. ; - v. : 5g® ; J v ■ . .««V. yr SP. 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