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

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 (Curtain goes up slowly to soft music) Anna is busy with her painting, Jean is softly playing on the piano, and Thelma is sitting in a corner of the room busily writing on her latest novel. The scene is in a studio in Seattle where the three girls are together studying. The time is in 1938, and the scene takes place just before the Old Class reunion that the girls are giving in their studio. Jean: “Thelma are you sure that you sent an in- vitation to every member of our old class of '28, so that no one will be left out? Thelma: “There you interrupt me again, just when I was getting the best inspiration. Yes, I did, and even Bob is comng clear from Paris, and they will all be here in just a little while. Strange too, that after ten years every one of our class should be alive and well.” Jean: “Yes, it will be the first time we have all met together since that eventful night in Mav 1928.” Anna: .Laying down her brush) “A wonderful class it was too! Nothing like it has ever happen- ed before in the annals of the Cut Bank High School.” Thelma: “At least in cur opinion.” Jean: “What high ideals we all had. We will soon see how many of them succeeded and car- ried out their expectations. It won’t be long now till we find out.” (Anna turns on radio and Station KOMO Seattle is announced) “Oh! Listen, girls, it’s Stuart giving a speech ! Isn’t he good?” Thelma: “Well, that’s one that sure to come anyhow.” (Doorbell) Jean jumps up and runs to door) “Well. I do declare! Here’s—well, if it isn’t Lewis? Come right in, Lewis. You have the same old mysterious fascination. Hasn't he, girls?” Anna: “Do sit dowm, Lewis—why, what have you in your hai dkerchief ?” Lewis: “Oh! Gracious! I just found this rare specimen of ornithology.” Thelma: “Why, its just an old frog with a tail, though I must say I never did see one with a tail before.” Lewis: “It’ the largest found and is very rare.” “Thelma: “There's the doorbell again. I win- der who it is. Hello, folks, it sure is good to see you again. It is a long time since we have seen each other. Come right in and sit down. Lewis just came a few minutes ago. See, girls, it’s John Forrest and Francis.” John: “Hello, everybody. Here just on time.” Jean: “Still keeping up your record for punctu- ality, eh, John? My, Forest, just as tall as ever.” Forrest: Yes, I don’t seem to shrink as I grow older—but I can't seem to gain in weight.” Francis: “Just go out and live on the farm a- while like I have, and get corn fed, and you”ll gain fast enough. Lewis, I understand that you are a Biology Professor at Harvard. How is it?” Lew’is: “I represent the Research Department of U. S. Entomology.” (Enter Lois and Alice) Jean: “And here comes Bob too! Hello you there! I spose everyone here will have to talk French to accommodate you.” Bob: “Well I'm afarid I couldn't talk back. I still talk American, thank you. My! It seems good to be back in the United States “and better yet to meet all the old bunch.” Lois: “Do you girls do your own cooking here?” Anna: “No, our work takes up all our time.” Lois: “Oh! I'm so disappointed. I intended to present you a bcok of receipts that I just com- pleted.” Thelma: (Laughs) “Oh, well, we will take the book anyhow, because no one can tell when we might need it.” Alice: “It isn’t good for you girls to eat that restaurant cooking all the time. It wmuld be much better to do your own cooking. Just take a look at Francis. He's a specimen of perfect health. I”ll bet he is used to home cooking.” Francis: “Yes, my wife might not be much for looks, but she sure does know howf to cook.’” Bob: “Let’s see, how7 many are here now?” John: (Going to Window) “Ten and four more to come. Well here are three of them now’.” (Doorbell) Anna: “Well, Stanley, you are still the ladies man, just as you ahvays wcf e.” Stanley: “Oh yes. Only just a little worse. She’s married, you know7, (pointing to Tess.) Tessie: “Yes, and I’m so worried about Archi- bald. He's got such a ccld in his head.” Ruth: “A cold in his head. Well, Tessie, you sure have changed.” (Loud ringing of the doorbell.) Thelma: “Look who’s here. The last of our famous class.” Stuart: “Last but not least!” (Wiping his forehead.) My, I could barely keep tiiis appoint- ment. Am I late? My time is so occupied it be- ing so near election time.” Jean: “You haven't gained much in height, Stuart, but you surely didn't’ miss anything on the w7idth.”

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MAMMY’S LIL’ WILD ROSE Page 13 As usual, the Sophomore class did not have much to do this year except work. The first thing- they did was to elect Miss Faun as their class advisor, Romolo Narducci as president, Vio- let Mace as vice-president, Ruth Gould, secretary, and Walter Bush as Treasurer. The Sophomore Class consider themselves very fortunate this year in having- four members of their class on the basket ball team. The boys were: Romolo Narducci, and the three Richards: Barnard, Dirlam and Hilla. All the boys made a good showing and were awarded letters. Ruth Gould and Richard Barnard represented the Sophomore class in Geometry 1 in the Tri-County scholarship contest, and Richard Barnard entered also in Bookkeeping. Near the end of the year, they lost one of their class mates, Freda Johnke, who had been a mem- ber of their class for several years. She went to Valier where she is now making her home. At the beginning of the school year, the class of 31 enrolled with 26 pupils. The following were elected as class officers. President—Opal Welch (Later Minnie Brose.) Vice President—Emile Bonnet. Secretary—Esther Stufft. Treasurer—Irene McLean. Miss Turck was elected as their class advisor, and George Johnston as their class reporter. The first event of importance in the Freshman year was their initation. In return, they gave a costume party that was enjoyed by the entire student body. The boys of the class organized a basket ball team, playing several games against the 8th grade boys and winning a majority of them. The Freshmen were also represented at the Inter-Scholastic contest held at Shelby. Louise Haglund won second place in Latin I, and Norman Vasboe and George Johnston tied for second place in World History. Some of the class have moved away or dropped out, but 22 students are still enrolled as the class of 31, of the C. B. H. S. This sunny southern 3 act comedy was present- ed by the Junior class April 21, 1928. Mammy Celie, Rose’s Negro Mammy, was fit- tingly impersonated by Margaret Davis. Uncle Joe, Mammy Celie’s shiftless husband added novelty to the play by his occasional fid- dling of some tune. This part was taken by James Benish. Daniel French, the hero and one of Rose’s suitors was well played by Dan Welch. Rose, the leading lady, was acted in real “Star” manner by Margaret Dewing. Orpheus Jackson, a typical mountaineer, was put over in such a way by Leslie Teterud that he became a real stage comedian. Babe Joan, played by Lenore Drurry, won a place by her determination to win Orpheus. Wade Carver, mountaineer gentleman, was pre- sented in realistic manner by Eugene Bonnet. Peggy Freeh, a city girl was portrayed true to life by Tana Danens. Letty Van, Peggy’s chum, was equally well per- formed by Mary Johnston. Lester Van, Letty’s brother, a heart smasher, won the crowd by his clever indifference, given in a talented way by Charles Smith. Hester O’May, Rose’s maiden aunt, wras cap- ably enacted by Clara Teeple. Mrs. Courtvane, a stylish matron, Rose’s grand- mother, was successfully impersonated by Mar- ion Guith. Mr. Pooley and the Junior Class are worthy of praise in the manner in which they entertain- ed the public. The proceeds were used for the Junior Prom and Banquet. R. A. Y.—’28 Stanley Dolling Up for the Prom

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—Page 15 Anna: “Now that we are here, suppose we tell of our succe s and failures. Stanley: Lois, you look as if you had something to say. Lois: “Shortly after graduation, I attended the Chicago University, and I took up Home Econo- mics ,and now I am a dietition in a hospital in Los Angeles. Jean: “And all you have to do now is to find a man with a good appetite and get married. Lois: “No thank you, I am perfectly satisfied where I am. Stan: Tess, you look rather worried. What’s the trouble? Tessie: “I was just wonderir- if Archibald would remember to wear his rubbers. He’s so absent minded, and he’s got such a cold in his head. Bob: “What does this Archibald do? Tessie: (Proudly) “Do? Why Archibald is a Bishop in New York, and he is wonderful, but he is absent minded. “Alice are you married? Alice: “What? Me married? I should say not! I’m devoting my life to my profession. I’m a doctor in the same hospital that Lois is a dieti- tion in. I hope that I won’t have to demonstrate my ability tonight. Jean: “Ruth, you explain yourself. Ruth: “I have not much to say for myself. I’m a private secretary to the President of the Univer- sity of Montana, and I still can hold my own with other typists of America. Forest: “Yes, I read in the paper last fail that you won the national prize in typing. It sure made me feel good to see that. Stanley: “Stuart, you do seem to feel awfully miserable. Perhaps you had better tell it and get it off your mind. Stuart: “Well, that’s just wTiat I have been Tying to do all along. I have done pretty well L politics. Stuarts speech Jean: “You’ve done wonderfully well and you are a real credit to the class of ’28. Stuart: “I’ll say I am. Anna: “I certainly am anxious to hear wrhat Stanley did take up for his life profession. What are you doing. Stanley? Stanley: “It was always my ambition to trav- el and— Stuart: “You certainly used to travel around with the girls considerable. Stanly: “That’s just it, ambition to travel and a ladies man, so now I am traveling salesman for Ladies Ready to Wear. I have with me some glove silk negligee, guaranteed not to fade, at the special price of $27.50. Anna: “My, that's high. Do you ever get any- one to buy anything? Stanley: “Oh, yes, just takes a winning smile and a little persuasion. I’ve done wonderfully well Ruth: “Please let Bob sing for us. “I’ve heard so much about his reception in Paris, and it is so long since anyone of us has heard him sing. Bob: “Don’t expect too much of me. What’ll I sing? Thelma: “Sing that old song that you sang the nite of our graduation. Bob: “All right, here goes. Jean won’t you accompany me? Jean: “Oh sure, anything to oblige. (Bob sings and all clap.) All: “Encore, Encore! Bob: Now I have done my duty, what’s your occupation, Jonesy? Francis: “I’m a dry land farmer, and I got 72 bushels to the acre on my Turkey Red last fall, and this year I expect 80. John: “Impossible! I used to be a farmer, and I know better than that. Francis: “Oh no it isn’t. Not for me. It’s been a long time since you have farmed. Lots has been accomplished since then. Just come out to my farm and I'll prove it to you. John: “You win.” “Bob: “Don’t sit dowm—you’re not through. You are so anxious to see everyone else in misery you just try it for a while yourself. John: “Well, I have been employed by the Westinghouse Electric Company, and at present I am employed by the General Electric Company. Thelma: “John, you must have many a shock- ing moment in your work, since you started working with electricity. Now Forrest howT a- bout you? What’s yours?” Forrest: “Shortly after graduating I received an appointment at West Point Military Academy, after which I wras placed in charge of the ROTC of the University of Montana.” Anna: “That is fine, Forest, you always did have the desire to be in command, but we never gave you a chance. Alice: “Lewis, what in the world are you doing? Do you think the plants all have the measles? (Lewis is examining all the flowers and plants in the room.) Lewis: “Please remember that I am at the head of the Research Department of Entomol- ogy, and am very much interested in all kinds of plant and animal life. Stuart: “Now there are just you three girls left. What have you got to say for yourselves? You certainly have a mighty fine little studio here. It looks as though you w’ere prosperous. Thelma: “Oh, wTe manage to get along. I just completed my latest book of short stories. I do hope it is a success. Francis: “Let’s hear it, it sounds good. All: “Do read it, Thelma. Thelma: “All right, but don’t be critical. The critics will say enough without your help. (Op- ens manuscript.)