Cut Bank High School - Wolf Yearbook (Cut Bank, MT)

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MY LIFE AS AN ALGEBRA Once I was proud of myself; I had a good reason to be for I was a new, pretty, and shiny, greenish-blue Algebra. I was shipped with perhaps two dozen of my mates to Cut Bank four years ago. My name was “16” when the librarian of that school was through with us and had us all nicely stacked upon her desk. I felt comfortable and was be- ginning to think that life in Cut Bank was great. But then is when I thought wrong, for on September 14, 1919, the algebra teacher decided that her class needed us. So we were placed in charge of the students. I am sure I was about the unluckiest book of two dozen for I was ac- tually handed to Marvel Berger. As soon as she got me the first thing she did was write her name on the inside of my cover. Then Miss Louver assigned the lesson for the next day, so Mar- vel scratched a big X at the be- ginning and end of it. Well I got an X every day of the whole year; but that wasn't all. On a day in January, 1920, Marvel was skipping down icy Main Street with me under her arm. She came across a place which was more slippery than usual and down she went. I don't re- member how she landed, but I know that I struck the snow at the side of the walk pretty hard, and when she picked me up one of my covers was soaked and swoolen. In May the 1919-20 school term ended and vacation came at last. My! No one will ever know how glad I was. At first I tended my wounds as best I could, but I don't think my nursing changed my looks anv, for that snow wash I re- ceived during Miss Marvel's ac- cident left disheartening effects. The next year of my life Mar- vel had me again, for to my grief she had failed the year be- fore. I've often hade the re- mark since then that that was her punishment fcr mistreating me so. It isn't necessary to tell the things that were wrong with me at the end of that term, for every one can just about guess from what I've told so far. I'll always love Ralph Micken as long as I a ma book, for he's the best student in whose charge I've ever been. He was so kind and gentle with me last year that I almost forgot my previous unhappiness. Now I'm in Clarence Chasse's charge and it certainly has been the worst yet. My good cover was tom off last fall, so I'm sheltered only on one side. I wouldn't mind if he'd have tom off the one that's swoolen and ragged, but he's just that kind, always dealing people miseries. Last New Year I was a dirty, pencil-marked, swoolen, one- covered, algebra, and now, well, I won't tell you, for I'm actually ashamed of myself. L. K. '23. FOREST PROTECTION WEEK OBSERVED The week of April 22 to Apri1 28 has been proclaimed by Presi- dent Harding for nationaal ob- servance as Forest Protection Week. In observance of this idea a program was given Mav 3rd in the High School Audi- torium. The program opened with the singing of “America” by the school, after which Ralph Milk- en read the president's procla- mation. The purpose of this proclamation was tc awaken the people to the importance of both planting and preserving the for- ests. Appropriate and interest- ing readings and miscellaneous selections were given by the fol- lowing students: Helen Novak, Harold Plowman. Gladys Mussel- man, Frances Cl anner, Clarice Van Ormer and Wilb’a Y»™ck. G. H. '23. Miss Conmey (at play practice' —Lester, you must et so™ feathers for your hair. Don' you know where you can get some? Walter—He «ought to, he's been chasing ch’ckens pY winter. SENIOR CALENDAR Sept. 6.—Hail, Hail, the gang's all here. Oct. 4.—Seniors champions in “Live Wire” subscription contest. Oct. 14.—Senior dance. Nov. 9.—Pyramus and Thisbe Assembly. Jan. 12.—Senior Class Debate. Jan. 25.—Senior Assembly. Feb. 8.—Seniors win highest average in noun test. Feb. 13.—S. L. C. gives Riley Program. March 23.—Seniors victors in Junior-Senior debate. April 6.—Party given in honor of Seniors, by school. March-April—Dorothy and Mar- vel “Mock”ed each other. 4th 6-weeks—Seniors had best attendance. April 13.—Senior Play. April 16.—Two Seniors kept af- ter school one hour. April 24.—Senior class picture taken. May 1.—June M. took interest in shoemaking. May 5.—Senior-Freshman de- bate. May 18.—Prom in honor of the Seniors. May 20.—Baccalaureate. May 23.—Class Day Program. All the time—Seniors whisper too much. May 25.—Commencement. L. K. '23 and B. V. 0. '23. Things You Have Never Seen In C. B. H. S. Arthur Davis engaged in flirta- tion. Miss Youngberg unwilling to help you. The Junior Class agreeing on one thing. The Assembly Hall in perfect order. Miss Wall using warpaint. Soph.—My grandpa has reached the age of 96. Isn’t is won- derful ? Frosh. — Wonderful, nothing! Look at the time it's taken him to do it. J. H. '23.

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LIVE WIRE Page 10 OUR SCHOOL Our school is a uniformity of four nomogeneous parts. These similar components we call class- es and each is an essential mem- ber of the whole. Unless these factors function in unison, there will be lack of harmony. For- tunately in the Cut Bank High school the four classes work to- gether for the good of the school In campaign drives of any kind the '.lass spirit is strong enough to produce a good school spirit. By combatting each other in friendly but earnest strife the school is helped along. The Freshman class is not similar to the usual rule. They are most angelic but bright. The excellent work they have pro- duced will suffice to prove this. In debates they stepped out to the forefront, showing how ener- getic and accomplished they are. We certainly know there is a fu- ture in store for the Freshman Class of 1923. In the Senior play we needed dramatic ability. The Sopho- mores boldly stepped up and of- fered what they had. By the Seniors this was most heartily appreciated. The initiative and originality of this little class is to be commended. Never before has a class shown such ability along these lines as has our Sophomore Class. The Junior year in high school should be one’s happiest year, tor if they have been able to get that far there should be no trou- ble in getting farther. Carefree, jolly, and talented are the char- acteristics of the Junior Class in Cut Bank. Look at the success they had in their carnival! Not only in material receipts but the jolly good time every one had. Isn’t that what the Junior Class is supposed to be? Now the Senior Class. Her accompMshments have been many, but to dwell upon them to any length would be to acknowl- edge conceit. She wishes to say that she has enjoyed her four years in the High School, her friendships with the other class- es, and the due respect they, as ower classmen have shown her as the highest upper-class. But her place is now no more. Truly, we the Class cf 1923, can say the members cf our school are to be commended; and we wish each of them as happy a career aswe have enjoyed. B. V. 0. ’23. Senior Banquet and Prom The Senior Banquet and Prom was given Friday, May 18. The banquet began at 7:00 o’clock and was held in the domestic science room. Those nresent were the Seniors, their friends, the school board, and their wives and the High School Faculty. The Domestic Science room was beautifully decorated in the Sen- ior Colors, crimson and black, an dthe tables were decorated with the crimson carnation. The o1ope cn' s and favors also car- ried out the color scheme. The toastmaster, Ralph Micken, gave the address of welcome which was responded to by the Senior Class President, June Madison. Other toasts were: “Sandwich- es,” by Miss Conmey; “Pickles,” Walter Halvorson; “Coffee,” My Peterson; “Cocktail,” Mr. Yrmck “Desert.” Mr. Bakeman. The music was furnished bv Evelvu Dewing and added much to the eniovment of the banquet. The delicious four-course dinner was served by Mrs. Long. After the banquet, the toast- master led the way to the ball room where the Alumni, the teachers, and the rest of the high school studejnts were al- ready assembled. The ball room too was beautifully decorated in crimson and black. One novel feature of the decorations was the balloons which played in the air as the dancers glided over the floor to the strains of the Davis orchestra. The patrons and patronesses were the par- ents of the Seniors. The Seniors very much enjoy- ed the prom and banquet and wish to thank the High School and Faculty for the good time afforded them. J. C. M. ’23. C. B. H.—A B C’s Absence—common occurrence in High School. Advice—see Seniors for same. Bashfulness—missing quality. Best—Senior Live Wire. Calamity—Senior exams. Cop—something to avoid. Dancing—form of exercise nec- essary for school children. Exemptions—thrill that comes once in a life time. Forgot—prominent word in a Soph’s vocabulary. Fudge—wholesome food for Jun- iors. Geometry—next to impossible. Handsome—ask Hazel ? Ignorance — outstanding fea- tures of a Frosh. Jazz — detrimental to morals and intellect of Sophomores. Junk—text books. Kiss—forbidden fruit. Love—uncontrolled magnetic at- traction. Moonlight—ingredient used in manufacture of mush. Music—outward signs of inward agony. Nonse—puppy love. Noble—Seniors. Onions—cause of loneliness. Obey—to do what you are told not to do. Paradise—Prof’s, office. Parlor—a romantic spot. Ouiz—agony. Questions—form of mental tor- ture. Rdot—dismissal at noon. Gaisins—see moonshine. Soup—a musical instrument. Schoo1—place for all fish. Tennis—a game of love. Tobacco—an aid for learning. Unnecessary—examinations. Unrivalled—class of 1923. Voi e—an aid to gossip. Virtue—a trait of the Seniors. Waist—magic circle. Whizz Bang—modern classic. X—ten Seniors. Y—inquire of Robert. Zero — what the Frosh o-et in many exams. W. H. ’23

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L I.VE WIRE Page 12 NEWS Mr. William Yunck visited English III Monday, May 14. The seventh grade is planning a picnic the last week of school. Following commence ment June Madison will go to Great Falls, where she will spend the summer. A food sale was given bv the A. S. C. B. H. May 19 for the purpose of raising funds for the Basketball Association. Of the Senior Class Othelia Bach was chosen Valedictorian with an average above 90 per cent, and Beatrice Van Orm6r Salutatorium with an average just below 90. Loretta Chasse ’22 of Spokane visited in Cut Bank the past week. Loretta has graduated from the Northwestern Business College of Spokane and is now v ' king in that city. The Seniors took most of them exams Thursday and Friday the 10th and 11th. The rest of the c ss took theirs Friday 18, and Monday 21. The Seniors say it’s a grand and glorious feeling to be through. This Senior Class of 1923 ic the largest class ever graduated from the Cut Bank High School and perhaps will be for several years to come, unless the pres- ent Sophs all “stick together.” There are ten of us—two boys and ei dit girls. We have ac- complished many things, among them the publishing of the Live Wire you now hold in your hands. A severe epidemic has been raging in the High School for the past several weeks The very worst factor of this epi- demic is that it is very conta- gious and really all of the stu- dents as well as the faculty have had either a severe case or a slight attack of it. The Profes- sor has diagrosed the epidemic and has pronounced it Spring Fever, and he prescribes an ex- tra dose of “patience until Mav 25th. J. C. M. ’23. SPARKS Paul (In Sociology class)—Just how long a time should you know each other before get- ting married? Marvel—I always heard you never knew a man until you had married him anyway. Walter—I bet you couldn’t write a theme on a pin. Idolph—I could write a book, but you wouldn’t want to read it; it would be too pointed. Arthur Zion was asked by his teacher to write an essay on heroes. He immediately wrote the following: “I put a thumb- tack on the chair. Father sat on it and he-rose.” • Miss Conmey — What is a vacuum ? William—Well, I have it in my head but I can’t explain it. Francis—If you could have two wishes, what would you wish for? Dorothy—I’d wish for a hus- band. Francis—That’s only one. Dorothy—I’d save the other wish until I saw how he turned out. • Little Freshie in a brook Prof, he caught him with a hook, Youngberg fried him in a pan, And Scott ate him like a man. • Miss Wall — And now Miss Youngberg, who do you want for the Prom? Miss Youngberg (busy correct- ing papers)— Oh Lord, any- body! ♦ Clarence—A friend of mine fell asleep in the bath tub with the water running. Sam—Did the tub overflow? Clarence—Nope, he sleeps with his mouth open. ♦ Cheer up! If all the reformers use up all the blus for the “true” law Sunday, there won’t be auv left for blue Monday. Students, there’s hope! June Hull—I know a man who has been married thirty years and he spends all his evenings at home. Beatrice (dreamily)—That is what I call real love. June Hull—No, it’s papapvsis. Walter—You’ve been keeping me waiting aaround here ’flee an old fcol for an hour. Isabel—Well, I may have kept you waiting, but I had nothing to do with how you waited. Smart Salesman—Hello, kid! Is the buyer in? June M.—No. (then smi’ing), but the celler is down. • Pauline (just finishing a scarce- ly audible recitation)—Any questions?— Miss Wall—Pardon me for inter- rupting, but would you plea speak louder. Pauline—Any more questions? Mr. Peterson (innocently)—Lots of girls use dumb be’ls to get color in their cheeks. Hazel—Yes, and lots of girls use color on their cheeks to get dumb bells. » Idolph—What keeps us from falling off the earth when we are upside down ? June M. — Why, haven’t you heard of Newton’s law of uni- versal gravitation ? Idolph—Yes, but how did folks stay on before the law was passed ? Fashion decrees a longer skirj?. Will lovely woman wear it? A maiden with a shapelv calf Will doubtless grin and bare it. Miss Wall (in sociology)—Down on San Francisco you see a man on the street. H« says: “Come on. let’s get married.’ You say: “All right,” and there you are. Marvel—Aw, I never heard of that!