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

Text from Pages 1 - 74 of the 1940 volume:

Doors opening on new vistas of life, opening wide and inviting all who will to step within, to explore the dark recesses beyond. Doors opening on rare hours of peace and contentment, found only in the golden realm of youth, out of the dingy sordidness of the world. Doors, closing with frightening finality, bringing sudden realization of the onrush of the years. Eager, wondering Freshmen have walked hesitantly through these doors, hopeful, and yet a little afraid of what lay within. To Seniors, in whose eyes lay the richness of four years added wisdom, the very finality of that last closing is a knell to four years that will stand out colorfully in a lifetime of years, and a challenge to all that lies beyond. Our School EDUCATION IS THE APPRENTICESHIP OF LIFE Cut Bank High School is striving to prepare each student adequately to become a desirable member of society by educating him not only intellectually, but physically and socially as well. Because the attitudes and ideals which become a part of a student's character during his high school career are retained throughout his life, the administrators and teachers of C. B. H. S. are attempting to impress upon him the importance of such qualities as leadership, character, service, good health, cooperation, and tolerance; to impart to him a definite appreciation of culture and a desire for self-expression that will enable him to live a life in complete unison with his fellowmen. We all agree that this purpose has been most adequately fulfilled; that C. B. H. S., whose memories we will cherish forever, embodies the ideals of an institution ready to answer the stem challenge of an ever-changing world. Dedication To the hidden treasures of the past four years, and the privileges of being a senior, we humbly but proudly dedicate this year book. 1 3 i Foreword We, the Wolf Staff of 1940, appreciate the opportunity we have had to collect and prepare these treasures and memoirs of our past school years. If the student body of C. B. H. S. accepts this year book with the same spirit as we have tried to include within its pages, then our efforts have not been in vain. It is our hope that this annual will carry you back with memories as realistic in the future as they were during the days they occurred. Henry C. Ilavis Superintendent You seniors are completing the last year of your high school course. The annual of 1940 will provide you with a fitting memento of your days spent in school. The experiences of high school and the friendships gained there will remain long in your memories. It is my hope that our school has assisted in the training essential for successful living. H. C. Davis BABETTE MILLSPAUGH English and Music B. S. University of Minnesota University of Washington M. C. AAHL Manual Arts, Cooperative B. S. State Normal Industrial School (N. Dakota) U. of North Dakota U. of Montana NICHOLAS HABURCHAK Science and Band B. S. Montana State College University of Washington KAY ANDERSEN Home Economics B. S. Montana State College C IK H Si Faculty CLARENCE T. SPEICH English, Social Science, Latin, Debate and Live Wire B. A. Nebraska Peru State Teacher's College University of Washington MARJORIE NEIL Commercial, Girls' Athletics B. S. Montana State College PAUL CHUMRAU Social Science Physical Education Basketball B. A. University of Montana OWEN T. NIELSON English, Bookkeeping, Library and Track B. A. State Teacher's College, Minot, N. D. Earl It. Keyes Principal Our school is pledged, to developing character, to fostering the growth of scholarship, and to exalting high ideals to the pupils entrusted to our care. Character is the foundation of successful living; scholarship equips the individual with the tools to be used in service, and in service to our fellow men we find justification for living and the most cherished reward life can offer. Wolf Staff Marjorie Morley John Drury Buck Armstrong Lucille Johnston lone Pugerude Jack Peoples -Regine Minette -Fred Christenot John Krapf Joyce Brand void Pearl Thompson -Kathleen Mergenthal Ethel Matzick Editor in Chief Assistant Editor Utility Manager - Ad Manager Circulation Manager Assistant Manager Sales and Ads - Business Manager .....................Athletic Editor Snap Shot Editor Senior Class Editor - Assistant Senior Class Editor Feature Editor Assistant Feature Editor Ruth Brown.............................Art Editor Pearl Thompson...............................Typist Jim Johnston...........................Ad Assistant Betty Lee Saunier......................Ad Assistant Top Row: John Drury, Jim Johnston, Mr. Davis, Betty Lee Saunier, Mr. Keyes, Kathleen Mergenthal. Second Row: Regine Minette, Joyce Brandvold, lone Pugerude. Third Row: Lucille Johnston, Fred Christenot, Ethel Matzick, John Krapf, Pearl Thompson. Insets: Marjorie Morley, Ruth Brown. ADVISERS Superintendent ot Cut Bank Schools Principal of Cut Bank High School - - H. C. Davis Earl R. Keyes Student Council OFFICERS President of Student Body -Secretary of Student Body -Treasurer of Student Body MEMBERS President of Senior Class President of Junior Class - - - President of Sophomore Class -President of Freshman Class -Editor of Live Wire President of C Club - - - - President of G. A. A. Jimmy Johnston - Jean Warner Bill Armstrong Buck Armstrong - Jean Sheffield - Danny Poore Jim Sheffield Alfred Allison Jim Williamson Betty Lee Saunier V -� • • y A Courtesy Umphress Stui 2 Qlitt lank ifirjli rljaol (Hut lank, lUnntana Shis (Certifies Il|at Alfred E. Allison, Edward Charles Armstrong, Embree Aretas Berger, Joyce Bernyce Brandvold, Fred Arthur Christenot, John William Drury, Jack D. Fee. Vera A. Gunderson, Frank G. Hatch, Ruth Elizabeth Henry, Joyce Elaine Irgens, Lucille Geraldine Johnston, James Marion Johnston, Margaret Lorraine Keisser, John Eyth Krapf, Louis J. Luchi, Ruth Wilhelmina Luedtke, John Edward Marquette, Marjorie Murle Matzdorf, Ethel D. Matzick, Frank Enoch McAdam, Robert Dayle McClanahan, Kathleen E. Mergenthal, Ann Regine Minette, Marjorie Maxine Morley, Edward Gerald Neidhardt, James Ralph Ness, Herbert James Omsberg, Edward Jackson Peoples, Eleanor Stella Price, lone Natheline Pugerude, Betty Lee Saunier, Esther Anna Sellars, Roderick A. Sellars, Roy Willard Teterud, Pearl Vivian Thompson, Norris Olaf Victel, Gilbert Clifford Wacker, Wayne W. Wilcox, James Thomas Williamson. hane romylrteb tlje (Course of ?tubu yrearribeb by tbe tUoarb of fcburatioti for tbe iSiyh tprbool attb ia therefore eutitleb to tljia itplcma (Siucu tbia 24tlj bay of ittatj. 1U4U Superintendent of Schools Say . ■f ey.ei Principal of High School fS. S.jfo i iion Chairman of Board of Education I 12 ) Class of 1940 Buck Armstrong— The mirror of all courtesy. Jim Johnston— Tomorrow is so far away. Frank Hatch— The boy wonder. John Drury— He was a bold man who first ate an oyster. Joyce Brandvold— A lass is wise in many things when she is seventeen. Alfred Allison— Arise with the lark, but avoid larks in the evening. Embree Berger— I don't believe in principle, but, oh, I do in interest. Vera Gunderson— Why should I care if the world be not fair? Fred Christenot— Worry and I never met, can I sell you a Chrysler? Ruth Henry— Standing for her rights. Jack Fee— Life is a jest and all things show it, I thought so once, but now I know it. Joyce Irgens— She's a melody to cure the blues. Lucille Johnston — Sing away sorrow, cast away care. John Krapf— It is good to live and learn. Louis Luchi— Walking around in a dream. Maraaret Keisser — Seen and not heard. Ruth Luedtke— She is pleasant to think of. John Marquette— A boy's will is the wind's will. Frank Me A dam — A bonny Scotch lad. Ethel Matzick— A real Minute girl. Kathleen Mergenthal — W h y aren't they all contented like me? Dayle McClanahan— If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not have lived in vain. ' James Ness— One of the three wise men. Regine Minette— One of the very uncommon things is common sense. Marjorie Morley— It's nice to be natural, when you are naturally nice. Eddie Neidhardt— Jack Peoples— With his talent on the stage, he will earn a handsome wage. Eleanor Price — My thoughts ramble in a haphazard way. lone Pugerude— We like her a lot, who wouldn't? Herbert Omsberg — He has enough business to mind his own business. Roddy Sellars— Variety is the spice of life. Betty Lee Saunier— Everybody's pal. Esther Sellars— Quiet and demure, honest and sure. Roy Teterud— I have fought a good fight—I have finished my course. Norris Victel— A quiet man of strength. Pearl Thompson — Count on . il Gilbert Wacker— Always thinking before speaking. Gilbert Merrill— I was born bright and knocking around has polished me considerably. heart from care Senior Class History In 1936, a group of 45 of the most bewildered freshmen seen in many a day, entered the new High School. We soon made ourselves at home and in a few days we were adjusting ourselves to the atmosphere of C. B. H. S. In a few weeks an extremely effective initiation made us settle down to work. After recovering sufficiently we gave the upper classmen a return party. We soon organized our class and elected class officers who proved fully capable of the task entrusted to them. Then presto we were sophomores. Although we were not upper class-men, we were permitted to assist in the persecution of the poor frosh. Most of this year we spent dreaming about the time to come when we would be upper classmen and no longer subject to the scorn and jests of our elders. Then our dreams came true! Juniors! Upper classmen! We had a busy time that year. We produced the play The Red Spider, the proceeds of which went toward the financing of our prom. Both our play and the prom were declared outstanding successes. Suddenly the big moment of our lives arrived. We were Seniors. This year we produced two plays; the Senior Class presenting Black Gold and the Public Speaking Class called The Mummy and the Mumps. Now as we are preparing this annual we are awaiting the Graduation Ceremonies which will close the history of the Class of 1940. c t 17 1 I'ropliecv of Class of ’40 Nya! Nya! Nya! said th© little fox, occasionally dodging a bullet from the gun of a furious fox hunter, Jack Peoples. As our fox friend merrily flitted alona, he was observing some facts which seemed of interest to the readers of the 1940 “Wolf. From his perch on the hollow log, he had a good view of a group of tough full fledged lumber jacks, including Roddy Sellars, and with Roy Teterud as gang pusher. Just yonder is the old cook shack and through the open door—DEAR ME!—is that the former Joyce Irgens flippin flapjacks with such grace and efficiency??? Ah! Look who comes! It's that handsome forest ranger, God's gift to women —Jack Fee. (Confidentially, there's a big feud over his affections between Lucille Johnston, the famous pianist and Eleanor Price, that million dollar baby from the five and ten cent store. ) Nya! Nya! Nya! you can't catch a flea, remarked the little red fox, and strolled lazily down to the creek for a little liquid refreshment, and the customary swim. The creek is now the private property of Marjorie Morley, who is the senior partner in The Kitten Scrubbers, Inc. (Jim Ness, junior partner). The sign Private—no trespassing doesn't seem to register on the minds of those two famous fishermen, Freddie Christenot and Norris Victel—oh. well, after all, the world owes them a living— Tra-la-la-la-la-la-la-la. Whee! Excitement! I wonder what that tall, dark and handsome specimen flitting around over yonder can be up to. DON'T tell me Mahlon Stewart is capturing a poor little harmless butterfly. Mahlon, with his horn-rimmed spectacles and knee pants, says he just adores the dear little things (referring to butterflies, of course). His extreme grace reminds us of that internationally known toe ana bubble dancer, Frank Hatch. Incidentally, CBHS was very proud in 1941 to present Mr. Franklin D. Hatch for his debut to Broadway. Frankie simply insists .ipon wearing ruffles around his neck while doing his act. Jimmy Johnston, Frank's financial manager, seems to be doing very nicely these days Even with his family of 13, he can afford a mansion with a swimming pool and all the other trimmings somewhere in Beverly Hills. Pretty soft, aye, Jimmy? What do you say. Red? So help me, cried the little fox, Is that music I heard, or do my ears deceive me? Oh. the concert in the park. Alfy has purchased an acre of the woods which he has devoted to his Oomph-A-Cade Chorus (All brunettes, except Joyce Brandvold and Ruth Luedtke). He is known to have created some very original routines. (Oh! Swing all ye faithful!) The sly old fox was far too wise to enter the city limits and become a rug under the feet of some alert hunter; but he did read the advertisements along the road. Get rich quick. Ruth Henry will pay 15 cents per hundred wads for gum which can easily be obtained from desk bottoms and window sills. Gumchew, Inc. Attention Horses. Now is the time for wise horses to get new spring outfits -Come in and let me fit you with shoes of the latest styles and colors. Gilbert Wccker —Blacksmith. For a real treat, come into the Omsberg doughnut shop and enjoy a pre-dunked doughnut with coffee, all for ten cents, one dime. University of Montana plays big basketball gamo tonight! Come and see the team that is coached by the two most famous coaches in America, the famous Williamson Brothers. Don't miss it, folks, it's a real treat! For up to the minute news in picture and prose, read the Snoop, edited by Kathleen Mergenthal and Johnny Krapf, those two well known snoopers. Bring your troubles to Pearl Thompson's hospital for love-sick cats and hen-pecked husbands. Satisfaction guaranteed or the case is hopeless. Get blonde hair the easy way. Mother Nature's own technique—John Drury and Doike Berger, hairdressers. Dance at the Jit Lane to the strains of Eddie Neidhardt and his orchestra, featuring those two super vocalists, Vera Gunderson and lone Pugerudo. I have just what you have been looking for in the line of blondes, brunettes, or redheads. Five cents a name. Buck Armstrong, Mender of Broken Hearts. Have your suit made to order at the McClanahan Tailor Shop. Buttons guaranteed popless. (We use zippers). Vote for Wilcox for president. Satisfaction guaranteed or your vote will be cheerfully refunded. Annual spring sale on coffins. Get yours now so that you will be sure to get the size, color, and style which you personally prefer. Minette Undertakers. Be the apple of his eye in an outfit designed by Ethel Matzick—the most original dress designer of the century. Bring your bookkeeping to Louis Luchi, Certified Public Accountant. Absolutely NO Pain. Have your teeth extracted at the office of Margaret Keisser, D.D.S. Attention, Stage Struck Women. Come in and let Marjorie Matzdorf show you how to act. Have your fortune told at the offices of Esther Sellars. Madame is certain that you will be satisfied or your money will be refunded. See Jack Fee if you want to get Cleaned. Call FeeBee Cleaners. 1 18 1 We, the seniors of 1940, having arrived at the last milestone of our high school career with an overabundance of mental and physical endowment and, being of the generous type, do hereby bequeath a few of our possessions to those poor unfortunate under classmen in hopes they will be used to the best advantage. Vera Gunderson finally agreed to give up her hash-slinging technique to Annie Watson. Ruth Henry wills her love for the opposite sex to Thelma Schuette. Upon asking Joyce Irgens what she would like to leave behind, she said she didn't have anything she didn't want to take along, but we finally persuaded her that it was time she grew up, so she grudgingly leaves her jitterbuggin' technique to Robert Wills. It just takes a little practice. Bob. Lucille Johnston and Joyce Brandvold leave 10 lbs. and a blush apiece to George Bonney. Here's hoping a strong wind doesn't come up and blow you gals away. Mrrgaret Keisser wills her ability to create coiffures to Mary Poynter. Ru'.h Luedtke leaves Vic Thompson to anyone who wants him. Don't crowd, girls! Ethel Matzick wills her ability to create new fads to Iola Smith, providing she will take the lead in styles next year. Kathleen Mergenthal wills her journalistic efforts to next year's Live Wire staff. Regine Minette leaves her wim. wiggle, and witality to Leighton Small. Marjorie Morley leaves her quiet manner to Ena Robinson. There's an old saying, Ena, that silence is golden. Eleanor Price leaves dear old CBHS with a sigh, hoping that hereafter she can read western stories without being disturbed. It's a shame the kind of literature they make a fellow read in this school! Iono Pugerude rather reluctantly wills her long, black eyelashes to Jean Warner. Very generous of you, lone, but I think you will look rather odd without eyelashes! Betty Saunier leaves her recipe for red locks to Happy Williamson, but she says, being that your hair is so dark, you may have to use rit first. Esther Sellars wills her ability to get excused from classes to Sylvia Gore. Pearl Thompson leaves her recipe for slimness with Mary Lou Sheppard. Alfred Allison leaves------------still arguing. Buck Armstrong leaves part of his studious mind to Bob Bums. Here's hoping he uses it, because it would be a shame to waste such a thoughtful gift. Embree Berger wills his ability to get in and out of the tuba to Wiley Welch. Freddio Christenot leaves his footprints in the sands of dear old CBHS. John Drury leaves his natural blonde hair to Humsey. Jack Fee leaves the school house strutting around in a new C sweater. Frank Hatch leaves his way with the women to Henri Delger, (But, Frank, what will you ever do without it?) Jim Johnston, after deep contemplation, has decided to leave nothing. He's taking Red along. John Krapf wills a few of his candid camera shots to the next Annual Staff; and hopes that Donnie Dopkins will carry on the work of photographer next year. Louis Luchi leaves his curly hair--------------long may it wave! John Marquette leaves, willingly! Frank McAdams leaves nothing; because he is Scotch. Dayle McClanahan leaves his intense interest in school work to Phil Strack. James Ness leaves all the gum that he has put under the seats to Mr. Hall. Eddie Neidhardt wills his guitar to Dyvonne Irgens, and offers to throw in free lessons by moonlight! (Guitar lessons, Eddie?) Jack Peoples wills his non-smelling pipe to Paul Kliensmith. Herbert Omsberg leaves his bookkeeping ability to the next class—to be distributed equally among them. Roddy Sellars wills his love for pool to Marshall Sherwin, because he is outgrowing such childish games! Roy Teterud leaves his weakness for blondes to Lewie Pistoria just in case he gets tired of combing his hair. Norris Victel leaves a box of tacks to Don Fisk with the instructions to be sure that the fellow he puts them under isn't too big. Gilbert Waker wills his forwardness to Harry Novak. Wayne Wilcox leaves Mr. Nielson to argue with himself over the summer vacation, or will it be to himself? With deep regret. Jimmy leaves Joyce to walk home alone. Gilbert Merrill wills his trips and many excursions to any one foolish enough to accept them. Marjorie Matzdorf leaves her charming smile to Elly Zimmerman and says it should be used often to produce the best effect. Mahlon Stewart leaves his jumping ability to Tommy Davis. Jean Hill wills her school girl complexion to Bob Field. Shannie Williamson leaves Mary Dell Werner to the remaining members of the basketball team, and asks them please to take good care of her. I 19 J NAME NICKNAME SAYING HOBBY Alfred Allison Alfy Buck Armstrong Charley Embree Berger Doike Fred Christenot Fritz John Drury Towhead Jimmy Williamson Willie Jack Fee Tired Frank Hatch Sonny James Johnston Jimmy John Krapf Chezzie Louis Luchi Luch John Marquette Johnna Frank McAdams Scottie Dayle McClanahan Fat Gilbert Merrill Angel James Ness J. Edinger Snerd Edward Neidhardt Eddio Jack Peoples Peeps Herbert Omsberg Herb Mahlon Stewart Stewy Roddy Sellars Snooker Roy Teterud Tiddy Shannie Williamson Smokey Joyce Brandvold Brandy Vera Gundeison Gundy Ruth Henry Henry Jeanne Hill Jeannie Joyce Irgens Lefty Lucille Johnston Shorty Margaret Keisser Marg Ruth Luedtke Ruthie Marjorie Matzdorf Maggie Ethel Matzick Tetra Kathleen Mergenthai Kitty Regine Minette Diddy Norris Victel Vic Gilbert Wacker Gib Wayne Wilcox Bud Marjorie Morley Mossie Eleanor Price Chicken lone Pugerude Pug Betty Lee Saunier Red Esther Sellars Estie Pearl Thompson Pecky I was out of town Silence is golden Hya, babe When do we eat? Who, me? Hold that line! Eat, drink be married, tomorrow we may aie See your Ford Dealer Love me, love my dog Live and learn Well, all right I don't know Is that a fact How come an E? Say, I just heard a good joke Where ya' going Boy, is she cute! Better late than never Girls are funny Us guys Make it a fourth Example is the only teacher, for man or crab or any creature You're telling me Ma, he's making eyes at me! Let's go! Makes me no diff See! See you Friday What ya say Butch? Criminy You don't say! Swell Oh!!! What's new Act your age That's what you think Gimme' that That can't be right Oh, for heaven's sake Boy, did we have fun We-1-1-1-1-1 That's my daddy (Pop!) Really? Oh, I don't think so! Girls Reading Flirting with freshmen girls Telling jokes Pestering ferns Collecting basketballs for Painting A Ford V8 Golfing Photography Jitterbuggin' Getting in people's hair Speeches Gassing cars Wheedling the teachers Going to Shelby Serenadin' Smoking a pipe Dusting desks Playing ball Playing Snooker Visiting the girl friend Sliding his ring Denney Collecting class rings Just messin' around Traveling Santa Rita Making music Sewing Vic Reading Fishing Snoopin' Running up and down the aisles Shooting spitwads Loafing Stamps Music Letters from Kevin A certain Shelby boy Dancing Vacationing (from school) Chewing the rag Senior Class Piny The senior play, Black Gold,” was presented to the public Saturday, Dec. 2, and was well received by an enthusiastic audience. Regine Minette, as the daughter of a Texas rancher, and Frank Hatch, as the son of the local storekeeper were effective in the conventional leads of heroine and hero. Ma and ”Pa Busby, lone Pugerude and Jack Peoples, gave good interpretations of the character leads. Chet, Busby, Fred Christenot, as the young son who always wanted to go fishing and was as hungry as a typical small boy. Jim Johnston was the smoothie who got Ma Busby to sign away her husband's ranch and almost forced the daughter to marry him to save the ranch. Kathleen Margenthal, as an over-sized former Broadway star, now peddling beauty creams, surprised the audience with an excellent blues voice. She was especially good at keeping up the tempo of the play. Pearl Thompson and Joyce Brandvold, as the tall and short Slattery sisters, respectively, almost stole the play with their vamping scenes. Just a couple Theda Baras. Jose, the Mexican ranch hand, portrayed by Buck Armstrong, liked tall girls and it is to be supposed found The only love with Dell, the taller of the Slattery sisters. 121 1 Junior Class History In 1937, we, now the Juniors, entered high school as the customary green freshmen. On that memorable day of initiation to kiss onions, wear green hair ribbons, and bow to upper classmen. This initiation was so effective and complete that it ended initiations in CBHS forever. The class officers for the year were: Bill Johnson, president; Jean Cobb, vice president; Jeannette Bakke, secretary; Bill Armstrong, treasurer. As sophomores we staged a very mild initiation for the oncoming freshmen, for which they should be very much indebted to us. Our year was quite uneventful. That year we elected as officers: Bob Watson, president; Jim Armstrong, vice president; Lois Judson, secretary; Bill Armstrong, treasurer. Sponsors for both years were Miss Howard and Mr. Aahl. Suddenly we realized we were upperclassmen. With this we were responsible for a play. On March 29, we presented The Phantom Tiger, a mystery in three acts. It was a great success. Officers for the Junior year were: Jean Sheffield, president; Bill Armstrong, vice president; Denny Gordon, secretary-treasurer. The success of our Junior year was due greatly to the sponsorship of Miss Anderson and Mr. Chumrau and the cooperation of the class in general. Junior Class I'lny On March 29, the Junior class presented The Phantom Tiger, directed by Kay Anderson. This was a mystery in three acts. It was a thrilling play filled with exciting happenings written by the most successful author, Robert St. Claire. There was Erma, Lois Judson, the beautiful young heroine; Mackintosh, Denny Mollander, her young detective sweetheart; Emma Lewis, Erma's Aunt Sophia, who loves her false teeth; Phil Strack, a small-town detective, who faints at the sight of blood; Oswald, Bob Stack, a timid bug chaser; and Peggy Van Ess, Stella Mae Bush, the gum chewing shop girl. There is the hilariously funny negro, brick mason, Billy Armstrong; and Miriam Miller, the vanished Aunt Sylvia who returned from the dead. Janice Edwards is the mysterious Scotch housekeeper; Bill Johnson as Arthur Hale, a criminal who is crazed by the sight of jewels; and Jeannette Bakke, his beautiful but bereaved young wife. hx iflrnuutam On the twenty-sixth of October, 1939, Victor (Junior) Wheeler, a junior in Cut Bank high school, was accidently drowned while hunting ducks at Hope Lake in the company of three of his school pals. Junior was greatly missed by the faculty and students of Cut Bank high where he was well liked and much admired. I 22 J Bill Armstrong Jim Armstrong Harvey Aubrey Jeanette Bakke Alma Baker George Bonney Stella Mae Bush Joyce Boushelle Lila Campbell Kenneth Christenot Charles Cochran Ramona Croff Irene Dahlen Janice Edwards Beverley Getter Denny Gordon Syvilla Gore Jean Hill La Vaughn Jenson Bill Johnson Lois Judson Alice Kapp Louis Lanr Emma Lewis Marjorie Mattson Jack McGlothlin Miriam Miller Denny Mollander Virginia Morley Joe Paine Audrey Phillips Cleo Robinson Wallace Ruettin Jean Sheffield Leighton Small Bob Stack Phil Strack Vic Thompson Maxine Trenholm Annie Watson Bob Watson Joyce Wilson B. Bedard K. Dahlquist J. Gertzen M. L. Gore D. Betcher L. Davis C. Flaget V. Guith O. Bonde T. Davis G. Goldrick L. Gunderson D. Bonnet D. Dean E. Gordon B. Henderson Henderson i. McLeod D. Poore A. Shorwin B. Waqner j: Hui J. Munson M. Poynter I. Smith J. Warner S. Hyde M. Nanini E. Robinson Iola Smith W. Welch B. Jacobsen R. Nickerson J. Saxon R. Sodergren A. Wengel P. Johnson M. Olsen R. Schulstad M. Sorrell B. Werner A. Kapp D. Omsberq T. Schuette M. Stack E. Wiley C. Koontz J. Peterson J. Sever N. Ungar E. Zimmerman D. Mathews D. Platt M. L. Sheppard W. Van Alstins R. Zuelke Sophomore Class History We entered high school the fall of '38 as lowly freshmen and received the customary initiation. We elected class officers as follows: Buddy Arras, president; Dan Poore, vice president; Maxine Olson, secretary and treasurer; and Ruth Nickison, class reporter. Our freshman return was an outstanding success after which we settled down to get used to high school life. In this, our sophomore year, we administered the initiation to our successors. We elected officers as follows: Dan Poore, president; Kenny Dahlquist, vice president; lean Warner, secretary and treasurer; and Gerald Goldrick, class reporter. The sophomores were quite prominent in the sports of Cut Bank High this year and five of the boys received letters. Several sophomores were awarded leads in the operetta and many were in the chorus. And now as our second year in Cut Bank High School draws to a close we anxiously await the moment when we shall become upper classmen. [ 25 ] Freshman Class History Even though the upper classmen didn't think very much of us when we entered the high school, we were proud to be here. Until entering the high school as freshmen, we had been more or less under the supervision of one or two teachers. Now, however, we have more teachers and must face our own responsibilities. After the initiation was over and we had settled down to the daily routine, we elected the following class officers: Jim Sheffield, president; Lewis Pistoria, vice president; Dorothy Campbell, secretary and treasurer; and Margaret Sauter, reporter. A large number of the freshman boys turned out for basketball with Harry Novak and Lewis Pistoria making the first squad. Our class, due to their supremacy on the basketball floor took first place in the interclass tournament. Those on the team were Herbert Woods, Donald Ranum, Ray Mergenthal, Bob Bums, Henry Tanabe, Jack Sim, Jack Dunsmore, Duane Sisson, Jim Sheffield, and John Ungar. A large number also turned out for football, but only Lewis Pistoria made the team. Next year, as sophomores, we will have a better understanding of the school and will try to make it as successful as this year was, under the leadership of Miss Neil and Mr. Haburchak. c L A S s o F 11W3 U. M. Arras M. Bailey V. Berger J. Bell A. Bish R. Bums D. Campbell J. Cochran G. Croff H. Delger J. Dirlam J. Dunsmore E. Hone 11 D. Irgens M Jackson C- Jacobsen H. Jacobsen B. Jensen C. Juneau P. tie ;n smith D. Eoepke D. Lawrence B. Mathews R. McAdams R. Mergenthal V. Moorhead H. Novak J. Qrrnson L. L. Onnrc L. Pistana D. Hnmum B. SandeL M. Sauter W. Sen went e J. Sheffield J. Sue D. Si bb or. J. Somes B. Stewar H. Tanabe t. Turner J- Unger B. Van Alston M Yastir : int m r w« E 'Wills E WiHiamsor. L. Wiisox. M Wolk H. Woods M. Brazier C CampbeL W. Hams 3. Smith .V ?5 '•v ' ACTIVITIES Orchestra Being a member of some musical organization, whether it be an instrumental or choral group should lead a student to a greater interest and appreciation of other fine arts and to a refinement of mind, morals, and tastes. The high school orchestra, under the direction of Babette Millspaugh, plays for all of the school plays, the annual Open House program and for the Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises. This year the orchestra was made up of 41 members. Several violinists were added to the group. These included Barney Reagan, Betty Ann Fee, Bob Ingen, Bob Smith, and Danny Henderson. These new members began group instruction on their instruments in the fall, and were ready to play with the orchestra by March. On Sunday afternoon, March 4th, the orchestra, in conjunction with the Glee Club, presented a free concert to the public—a novelty program including instrumental duets, trios, quartets, and quintets was presented. This year the orchestra will lose five senior members, Lucille Johnston, Ruth Henry, John Krapf, Embree Berger, and Jim Johnston. The IBand The Cut Bank Band of today, under the direction of Mr. Haburchak, is an organization limited to 40 senior members as that is all the uniforms the band owns. A large beginners class is prepared to enter as soon as vacancies arise. The band was founded in 1934. It consisted of just a few members. The first uniforms were capes and overseas caps. Our present uniforms are very snappy military types. The Band plays for all home basketball and football games, tournaments, public functions, and patriotic occasions. Every year a concert is given to finance the band's annual trip to a music festival. Formerly the band has gone to Havre, this year, however, it went to Kalispell. I 30] NICHOLAS HABURCHAK BABETTE MILLSPAUGH D. Bonnet E. Berger V. Fuller M. Gertzen L. Johnston L. Judson W. McGlothlin D. Mollander M. Stack P. Strack R. Croff D. Dopkins B. Getter D. Gordon A. Kapp J. Krapf S. J. Ness J. Peoples V. Thompson V. White Bill Armstrong B. Armstrong A. Baker J. Edwards A. Ellis D. Fisk J. Henderson R. Henry J Johnstor B. L. Kraut D. McClanahan J. McGlothl D. Platt T. Schutte B. Stack B. Wills E. Zimmerman L. Davis T. Crawford L. Davis D. Gordon E. Gordon A. Kemmer H. M. Kraut D. Mollander J. Peoples M. Stack P. Strack Bill Armstrong D. Dopkins W. Harris J. Krapf I. Pugerude A. Trenholm B. Armstrong H. Ebert R. Henry E. Lewis E. Robinson B. Van Alstine J. Bell J. Edwards J. Johnston M. Mattson P. Sadlier W. Van Alstine E. Berger S. M. Bu: D. Fisk T. Fowlc L. Johnston L. Judso D. Miller M. Mille H. Sammons B. Stacl M. Vastine M. Zimmer: Itelinfe Luella Davis An unusual number of 34 pupils turned in their names to Mr. Speich as interested in becoming members of the debate squad of 1939-'40. From this number the squad finally dwindled to 16 members and later when the debate season started in earnest only eight remained: Buddy Arras, Buck Armstrong, Bill Armstrong, Embree Berger, Bill Johnson, John Krapf, Wallace Ruetten, and Jean Sheffield. These soon engaged in inter-scholastic and intra-mural debates. The question, Resolved that the Government should own and operate the railroads, provided many interesting and instructive discussions. On March 25, the Lions Club of Cut Bank entertained Buddy Arras, Buck Armstrong, Bill Johnson, Wallace Ruetten and Jean Sheffield, and the Lions entered into an interesting 45 minute round table discussion. Bill Armstrong Bill Johnson Wallace Ruettin Buck Armstrong John Krapf Jean Sheffield Buddy Arras Jack Peoples Marshall Sherwin The interscholastic .schedule included: Conrad (there) ......................... February 11 Great Falls Practice Tournameni..........February 17 Fort Benton Practice Tournament ........... March 2 Conrad (here) ..............................March 14 Great Falls (here) .........................April 5 Great Falls. District Tournament .........April 19-20 Back row: left to right: Lila Campbell, Ruth Luedtke. Janice Smith, Eleanor Price, Wanda Harris, Edna Brandvold, Betty Van Alstine, Ada Copelan, Marian Vastine, Mary Dell Werner, Janet Somes, Virginia Guith, Mary Louise Gore. Third row: Eunice Wiley, Wanda Van Alstine, Edith Williamson, Ena Robinson, Betty Stewart. Doris Betcher, Jean Munson, Gail Ferres, Mary Nanini, Mary Lou Sheppard, Kathryn Turner. Second row: Alma Wengel, Eddie Neidhardt, Paula Johnson, Marshall Sherwin, Joyce Boushelle, Jim Ball, Mariam Miller. Marjorie Mattson, Kathleen Mergenthal, Ruth Henry. First row: Paul Kleinsmith, Rodney Sodergren. Jim Hill, Danny Poore, Buddy Arras, Ralph Schulstad, Roy Zuelke, Tommy Davis. lee €liil For many centuries music has been known as the greatest outlet to emotion. Whether it be a prayer, soft lullaby, a love song, or stirring war song, frequent outbursts of song lend a charm of worship, tenderness, gaiety or patriotism to everything. These emotions can be found and expressed in such a musical organization as a chorus. Where voices can be raised in unision and made loud or soft—according to the type of song. This year the mixed Glee Club has a membership of 43 members—eleven of whom are boys. This organization sang for the several school programs including the Annual Open House and the orchestra concert and the baccalaureate and commencement exercises. This year the Glee Club presented the Operetta, Blue Danube, a musical comedy based on the Blue Danube Waltz. REPORTERS Mildred Wolk Margaret Sauter Ruth Nickeson Gerald Goldrick Bill Johnson Wallace Ruetten Jim Williamson Luella Davis Chick Cochran Dayle McClanahan Eleanor Price Jeanette Bakke The year of '39 and '40 was the first year that Journalism was added to the High School curriculum. The class members were Ruth Luedtke, Joyce Irgens, Marjorie Morley, Vera Gunderson, Eleanor Price, Ethel Matzick, Kathleen Mergenthal, Alfred Allison, Louis Luchi, Jim Williamson, Dayle McClanahan, and Fred Christenot. The new Journalism class took it upon themselves to edit the Live Wire every two weeks as a part of their class work with Alfred Allison as the Editor and Marjorie Morley as assistant Editor. The size of the Live Wire was increased to over one-third of its original size and a new policy of giving a Live Wire to each of the down-town business houses was carried out for the first time this year. ENA ROBINSON HHY CAMPBELL MIRIAM STACK LAURA LOU ORMSON JOYCE ORMSON MARGARET SAUTER MARY LOUISE GORE VIRGINIA GUITH MARIAN VASTINE HENRI Th Latin Qub of 1940 was started with a rscocd number of members. The Club meetings were held every second Thursday as in previous years The Qub gave a Latin Assembly telling about the lives of famous Romans. The Qub has been of benefit to Latin students because it not only helps to improve their Latin but also furnishes entertainment and makes the subject more enjoyable. JACK BELL JANICE SMITH DON FISK Senator Senator Senator Library The library is of service to one thousand students each school week. It is being used this year as a place of recreation and relaxation. Here students may come during any free period to read from any volume in the library, their choice of forty current periodicals, and daily newspapers or papers on the school exchange list. Because of restricted facilities students do not study lessons n the library which can be learned in the study hall. In this way, there is access to tables for research work as well as pleasurable reading. The Dewey decimal system is followed in cataloging books, and students learn to find their material under title, subject or author in the files. Students are chosen to be in charge of the library one hour each school day. It is their duty to check materials out and in, assist other students in finding necessary information, maintain order, and revoke privileges of offenders. It is a policy to consider recommendations of new books from students and faculty members. The teachers in the English department agree on new materials for reading and the subject matter is known before any book is accessioned. This year, in addition to the purchase of many current favorites, there has been included a new set of encyclopedias and many rebound books that were in greatest demand. Books are keys to Wisdom's treasure Books are paths that upward lead Books are gates to lands of pleasure Books are friends, 'Come let us read'. Stella Mae Bush Denny Gordon Ruth Henry Lucille Johnston Lois Judson Miriam Miller T HE THETA EPSILON CLUB was or-A ganized to create friendship, companionship, and an interest in Home Economics. This year has been one of the club's most successful years as the club had 34 active members. The main activities of the club included a dance, Mother's Day and Senior Tea, a Style Show, and the Montana Day Dinner. Contributions to the department were pictures, linen, and silverware. We also sent representatives to Bozeman. In 1939 our representatives were Regina Minette, Alberta Meehan, Betty Lee Saunier, Audrey Kincheloe, and Marjorie Morley. ) M. Arras Edwards J. Bakke B. Bedord L. Gunderson V. Gunderson 1. Miller (. Morley Peterson ■ : R. Minette V. Morley C. Robison J. Somes D. Bonnet W. Harris R. Henry J. Boushelle D. Irgens B. Jensen A.Kapp E. Brandvold J. Irgens P. Johnson D. Mathews Back row: loft to right: Betty Bedord, Maxine Trenholm, Ena Robinson, Ethel Matzick, Vera Gunderson, Jeanne Sever, Edna Brandvold, Una Mae Arras. Second row: Joyce Brandvold, Cleo Robison, Margaret Sauter, Mary Sorrell, Jean Sheffield, Jeanette Bakke, Ruth Nickison. Front row: Jean Warner, Joyce Wilson. T. X. T. The T. N. T., perhaps better known as the Pep Squad, was organized to represent the High School at the various football and basketball games. They contrived to do this by putting on a stunt at the halves of each game with the assistance of the Band. The T. N. T.'s took two trips this year in the school bus, one to Browning and the other to Shelby. We cheered loud and lustily at the Browning game and put on a stunt at Shelby in addition to our organized yelling. We closed our year's activities with a leap-year dance on March 1. It was a very successful Spinster's Skip due to the music of Denny Gordon's orchestra and the splendid cooperation of the Gents. The officers for this year were Joyce Brandvold, President; Jeanette Bakke, Vice President; Stella Mae Bush, Secretary and Treasurer; Ruth Nickerson, Reporter. a. a. a. The main purpose of the Girls' Athletic Association is to give every girl in high school an opportunity to participate in organized sports such as basketball, volleyball, softball, tennis, tenniquiot, archery and tumbling. Individual sports are: ping-pong, skating, horseshoe, hiking, bicycle-riding, coasting, and skiing. There are 25 members in G. A. A. this year, participating in all the major sports. In addition to our regular schedule of two meetings a week we participated in a girls' basketball tournament. There were four exciting games with the Sophomore team emerging victorious. The G. A. A. girls played the regular Sophomore physical ed. team at a preliminary game which they won with a margin of 4 points. There are five letters and three stars won this year. 1000 points are required for a letter and an additional 200 points to earn a star. Fifty points must be earned before a girl can become a member. All in all we have had a very successful year and have enjoyed ourselves a great deal while we have been at play. Back row: left to right: Mary Louise Gore, Lucille Johnston, Betty Lee Saunier, Louella Davis, Jean Munson, Ann Kapp. Miss Neil, Dorothy Bonnett, Emma Lewis, Jean Warner. Second row: Wanda Van Alstine, Elly Zimmerman, Doris Victel, Miriam Miller, Janice Edwards, Marjorie Mattson, Thelma Schuette, Edna Brandvold. Front row: Betty Van Alstine, Betty Stewart, Edith Williamson, Mary Dell Werner, Beverly Getter, Una Mae Arras. r o r r. n y t Don Dopkins John Drury V- Wv Bill Johnson V John Krapf I'li«t4� f|r� |iliv The Camera Club of Cut Bank High, which meets every two weeks, is an organization founded this year. It is composed Alfred Allison Kenny Dahlquist Bill Henderson Louis Pistoria Harvey Aubrey Jack Fee Clarence Koontz Wiley Welch Fred Christenot Bob Halvorson Jim Ness Jim Williamson Charles Cochran Frank Hatch Harry Novak Shannie Williamson Operetta Part-Time Co-operative education This year our high school had its first opportunity to offer the seniors a practical type of training in vocational education. This work is under the supervision of Mr. Aahl. The program of vocational education for diversified occupations is a part-time co-operative program of education in which the business establishments in the community co-operate with the school authorities in providing work experience and vocational instruction for the selected number of high school students. When the student employee enters the program, he continues to pursue at least two additional academic subjects during the school year in addition to his class in public relations and specific information related to the vocation in which he is placed. He spends at least fifteen hours a week working under supervision in some store, office, bank, machine shop, garage, industry or other place of employment. Only those placement agencies are selected where the employer agrees to shift the student employee at stated intervals so that he will gain experience in the various phases of the vocation. After a reasonable probationary period the student will be paid a monetary wage at a rate comparable to wages paid ether employees. Several of the young people have been promised steady work as soon as vacation begins. At least some of the students have an altogether different view on life and on their school work when they were placed in a type of work for which they were fitted and in which they were interested. In such a program it is much easier to make personal adjustment when the student and the school have tangible qualities with which to work. The school is building up an excellent reference library in vocational work. Operetta Rose of the Danube, an operetta in two acts was presented by forty members of the Glee Club and Orchestra on Friday afternoon and evening, April 12. This is the third operetta in three years presented by these two organizations. In 1938, Polished Pebbles was given; and in 1937, Tulip Time was presented. Rose of the Danube is a colorful and hilarious musical comedy of a great Hollywood moving picture director going to the Balkan country of Eurolania to find new talent, and of a wicked Count who is trying to overthrow the king and government of Eurolania. The cast was as follows: Darrell Davis—Danny Poore, Galooski—Tommy Davis, Belladonna—Ena Robinson, Montmerency—Eddy Neidhardt, Queen Florinda—Ruth Henry, Rose—Lucille Johnston, Daisy—Janet Somes, Prince Karl—Buddy Arras, Count Sergius Van Popova—Denny Gordon, Demetrius Doodledorf—Ralph Schulstad, Trombonius Tootletop—Roy Zuelke, Percivai McPipp—Jim Johnston, Mrs. McPipp—Louella Davis, Pamela McPipp—Edna Brandvold. The cast was assisted by the Glee Club, both of which were under the direction of Miss Millspaugh. L 41 j ittontnim I'nycnnt On November 8th, the students of the high school and the eighth grade, presented the Montana Pageant in commemoration of Montana becoming a state fifty years ago, the text of the Pageant was as follows: Montana, mon tah' nah, history is indeed fascinating, romantic, and full of thrilling and stirring events. Montana has been claimed by four foreign nations and has been a part of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri and Louisiana. The Yankees bought the center of the U. S. from Napoleon for less than 3 cents an acre—Montana was included in this purchase. Jefferson, who was president at the time, sent Lewis and Clark to explore this new land. After wintering at Fort Clapsox in the Oregon territory Lewis and Clark started their return trip. At the Yellowstone river, they separated—Clark crossing the river to explore and Lewis coming to explore the Marias river near Cut Bank. Eventually fur trappers and traders followed and fortunes in furs were taken from the state. The first Christian sermon was preached in 1840 by Father Peter John De Smet. It was attended by nearly 1,600 Indians and settlers. St. Mary's mission was the first mission and was built in 1841 by Father De Smet. Gold was discovered by Findlay Benetare at Gold Creek in 1852. From 1862 to 1876, $144,400,000 worth of gold was mined. Bannack was the first capital of this state. Henry Plummer was elected sheriff and organized a band of cutthroats called the Innocents” who robbed and killed at will. The miners formed the opposition and were called the Vigilantes. Finally Judge Munson came and the U. S. government took charge of the Montana territory which had been formed in 1864. The Indians attacked settlers until finally subdued by Generals Phil Sheridan, Crook, Gibbons, Perry, and General Custer and put on reservations. Montana became the 41st state of the Union on November 8, 1889. Montana rapidly developed into the great state it is now with many people and many industries helping her to grow. Education started in 1864 with Lucia Darling, Thomas Dimsdale and Kate Dunlap as early teachers. Miners dug copper and silver from the richest hill in the world—Butte. Cattlemen and cowboys drove herds of cattle here from Texas—had roundups, etc. The railroad opened new roads to Montana when the Utah and Northern entered Montana in 1880 to be followed in 1881 by the Northern Pacific. Northern Montana and Cut Bank owe much to James Hill whose railroad— the Great Northern—entered Montana in 1887. Marias Pass was discovered in 1889; by 1891 the terminal of the Great Northern was Cut Bank from where track laying was resumed and the continent crossed in 1893. Montana's constitution was adopted by 23 lawyers, 15 mining men, 7 merchants, 6 bankers, 3 real estate men, 2 doctors, 2 school teachers, and one each of laborers, farmers, contractors, hotel owners, railroad engineers and brewers. Montana's greater university was built in 1893. If Montana were walled in and shut off from the rest of the world, she could support herself. Her half-million people would lack little except tea, coffee, and bananas. Montana has added over 10 billion, 100 and 42 million dollars to the wealth of the U. S. Truly, it is great, my son, to be a Montanan. All Hail to Montana, the Treasure State. t 42 J “Kent From the Oririiroii” A new lighted field and a last year’s divisional championship proved a strong incentive to spur on some 35 gridiron aspirants who answered the first call for practice. Of the number who turned out there were only three of last year's champs to bolster the heaviest but probably most inexperienced hopefuls in the history of the school. The first game of the season saw the Wolves pitted against Choteau. Their inexperience showed strongly when the Wolves took a 19 to 0 beating at the hands of the lesser school. The Wolves met the Cowboys from Conrad ir . the second tilt of the year and showed a definite improvement during the time that elapsed between the two games. The Wolves made the crowd get up and cheer when they held the Cowboys scoreless for three quarters after the Cowboys drew first blood in the first quarter with a touchdown and extra point. The Wolves showed a marked improvement when they scored in the fourth quarter to make the final score 7 to 6 in favor of the Cowboys. The Wolves started on a winning spree which lasted the rest of the season when they took the snappy Great Falls Reserves to a 13 to 6 cleaning in the third game of the season. In the fourth, and one of the fastest games of the year, the Wolves slashed iheir way through the lodge poles of the Browning Indians and came away with a 25 to 0 victory. The Wolves played a hard, fast game and showed that they were one of the best defensive teams in the district by holding the favored Indians scoreless. The last game of the season found two of the district rival teams lined up on the gridiron to give the fans a taste of some of the best football yet seen on Cut Bank's home field. The Shelby Coyotes and the Cut Bank Wolves set to it tooth and toe nail and fought to the end. The Wolves, although rating the weakest team in the district at the first of the year, came through to bear the Coyotes by the heavy margin of 24 to 6. The Wolves marched across the Coyote's goal line once every quarter with a series of line smashes, passes, and end runs. The Coyotes gained their only score in the fourth quarter when they plowed through Cut Bank's line for a touchdown. FOOTBALL SCORES Cut Bank Opponents September 15 0 Choteau ..19 September 29 6 Conrad ... 7 October 6 13 Great Falls Reserves.. .. 6 October 13 25 Browning 0 October 20 24 Shelby ... 6 Total Points for Cut Bank .68 Opponents .38 I «J Bob Watson Athletic Manager Football M f ;■ - Bill Wagner Wiley Welch Itnskethnll Tournament PAUL CHUMRAU Harvey Aubrey Harry Novak Kenny Dahlquist Lewis Pistoria “Swishes Prom flic Net” The opening whistle of the basketball season found an almost entirely new team and a new coach battling valiantly to maintain the reputation established by past Cut Bank teams. Mr. Chumrau faced the task of rebuilding a team, that gained state wide honors in past years, from one of the most inexperienced group of boys ever to try for coveted first team places. With the loss of practically all of their veterans of last year, the Wolves started the season with a very dim outlook as far as victories were concerned. Starting the season with green and inexperienced boys, the team gradually grew better with each game. When tournament time came around, the team had improved so much that they were considered by every coach in the district as a serious contender for the district title. What the Wolves basketball team lacked in experience and polish this year, they made up for it in fight and clean sportsmanship. The season was considered by all a highly successful one. By a glance at the following statements and scores, it can readily be seen why the basketball team, faculty, and students are proud of their team and coach. SEASON'S SCORES Cut Bank .... 33 Brady 16 Cut Bank .... 20 Shelby 22 Cut Bank ... ....14 Conrad 16 Cut Bank .... 18 Sunburst 15 Cut Bank .... 12 Browning 22 Cut Bank .... 14 Sunburst 12 Cut Bank ... 26 Valier 27 Cut Bank ... 15 Kalispell 41 Cut Bank .... 23 Whitefish 43 Cut Bank .... 25 Whitefish 22 Cut Bank .... ...35 Conrad 30 Cut Bank ... 26 Shelby 29 Cut Bank ... 25 Dutton 6 Cut Bank 31 Havre 47 Cut Bank .. 23 Browning 31 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT On Feb. 21, 22, and 23 Cut Bank was the host school for the Annual trict 12 basketball tournament held here for the first time since 1932. A great deal of credit is due Mr. Davis, chairman of the tournament committee, and the student body who combined their efforts to make this the best tournament ever held in this district. Cut Bank's tournament play was of the highest caliber. They started out by walking over Oilmont 50-19. Then lost the all-important game to Browning in a heart breaker, 30-26. The Wolves went on to beat Valier 36-18 and Sunburst 37-15 to take third place. TOURNAMENT SCORES Cut Bank 50 Oilmont 19 Cut Bank 26 Browning 30 Cut Bank 36 Valier 18 Cut Bank 37 Sunburst 15 l 49 J IIoys’ Physical Education Freshman and sophomore physical education has been added to the high school course this year under the direction of Mr. Chumrau. All freshmen and sophomores are required to pass a physical examination in order to prove they have the physical qualities necessary for the exercises a physical education program provides. Physical education is considered by all educational authorities as a vital part in the educational program, and we are very fortunate to have this important opportunity open to us. The program this year has included touch football, volleyball, basketball, ping pong, group games of all sorts, boxing and softball. In the future we plan to extend the course and the activities. For the first year, physical education has had a very good start and has proven that it will be better as the years go on. Girls’ Physical Education Physical education as a basic part of school life was introduced this year to the freshman and sophomore girls, under the supervision of Miss Osborne. Physical activity should be the natural result of enthusiasm on the part of the students. We have tried to give each girl an opportunity to participate in a sport that is suited to her ability. Our slogan is A game for every girl and every girl in a game. Our Cut Bank girls are remarkably healthy and on the whole, have shown much interest in all sports. The health of the girls has been guarded in several ways. At the beginning of the term each girl was given a physical examination Girls who are active are required to suit up and take a shower after playing. We have a fine locker system and the shower rooms were kept clean and free of germs. Our program for the year was varied and suited to all girls. In the fall, we played softball, volleyball, uniball, and horse shoes out of doors. During the winter, basketball was the main sport with tumbling, ping pong, volleyball, and tennikoil as the rest of the indoor programs. In the spring the girls will be out for track, archery and some team sports. Trade This year, for the first time since 1935, the Cut Bank schools will have track. Owen T. Nielson, recent addition to the faculty, and hailing from Outlook, will be track coach. The first call for candidates for the team was answered by 27 hopefuls. By the enthusiasm with which the call was answered, track promises to be a major sport at C. B. H. S. Cut Bank is to be host to a Tri-county meet May 4 th. [ so j COMPLIMENTS OF Northwest Refining Company Manufacturers of GRIZZLY GASOLINE The performance of your automobile will only be as good as the fuel you use in it. Why take chances with ordinary motor fuel when with GRIZZLY GASOLINE you are assured the three essentials of motoring satisfaction, viz., QUICKER STARTING, GREATER MILEAGE, CLEANER MOTOR Manufactured from crude oil produced and refined in your own community [53] OIL FIELD GARAGE Phone 212 General Repair Work Pontiac Sales and Service CUT BANK, MONTANA L. J. Smith L. P. Ebert Courtesy of GREELY ELEVATOR Cut Bank, Montana For CUT RATE DRUGS and FOUNTAIN SERVICE Try Dave’s Public Drug “McKesson Quality Products” t “Where You and Thrift Meet” Ben Franklin Store D. L. SAUER, Mgr. Phone 83-J RIEDER HOTEL “Where Price and Comfort Meet’’ CUT BANK, MONTANA U. S. Laundry Dry Cleaning Phone 10 Cut Bank, Mont. j r- ( j Compliments of GLACIER PRODUCTION COMPANY [54] INTERNATIONAL ELEVATOR CO. FRED STRONG, Af?ent Grain Feed Coal CUT BANK. MONTANA r J FURNITURE EXCHANGE New and Used Furniture | Frigidaires Magic Chef Gas Ranges ] Gold Seal and Armstrong | Linoleums East Main Street Cut Bank, Mont. Success and 4 t t i i j j OLIVER Happiness to the j COMPANY Senior Class of ’40 s s 4 Happv Vacation { s International Farm Machinery ] ) to all 4 J Sales and Service 1 4 Storage and Shop in ! The Faculty s s Connection and Students s s International Trucks | i of s j Huick Cars Cut Bank High I j Magneto Repairing j Electric and Acetylene SAFEWAY j j t Welding STORES s j Phone 32 ! Cut Hank, Mont. Congratulations to the Class of 1940 Ena Ann Bakery Cut Bank. Montana t 55 1 Compliments of j I)R. J. D. JONES DENTIST j Phone 94-J Cut Bank, Montana i Cut Bank Hospital TRAINED NURSES Cut Bank, Montana Dry Cleaning At Its Best ! Custom Tailoring for Young Men Built for You! Broadway Dry Cleaners J Cut Bank, Montana | The Nationaf Supply ] Company } Oil and Gas Well Supplies f. I’hone 39 Cut Bank, Mont. St. Anthony Dakota Elevator Co. J. G. Hogan GRAIN DEALERS Cut Bank, Mont. Modern Beauty Shop ! Erma Calef, Prop. Cut Bank Phone 75 Montana I)r. James S. Clark DENTIST Clack’s Building Phone 50 | Congratulations, Graduates! High school days are ended—closing another chapter of your life—with the general knowledge and specific training you have gained through hard work and study, you have gained a foothold in the steep climb toward a successful future! We wish you even greater successes and achieveme as the years roll on! Buttreys Ladies’ Wear j [ S6 1 Men’s Wear --------------------------- Oil Well Supply Co. Gas and Oil Well Supplies $ I’hone 48 Cut Bank, Montana | r—----------------- '7 Karl B. Krapf, Inc. State - Orpheum | Theatres Where You and Entertainment Meet | J Frank H. Denny, Mgr. Cut Bank, Montana ___ j 'modern'YhTe Ve 7ir1nq | at the Cut Bank Shoe Repair Shop j Frank Richter ( j Paul A. Wolk t ( t i TEXACO Petroleum Products | Cut Bank, Montana Cut Bank I Gas Utilities and Drumheller Field Service | “We are here to Serve You” I_________________________ ! Dr. C. H. Minette i Dentist Phone 144 Congratulations To Class of 1940 IVERSON’S CAFE l I j ' Cut Bank. Montana Rose McClure National Cleaners and Tailors Edward T. Tvsko Cut Bank. Montana Cut Bank’s Leading Cleaners Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 1940 Cut Bank Drug Co. Cut Bank Sheet Metal for Modernized Heating Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Work Air Roofing Phone 295 Ralph Chase, Prop. L_ -------------------------- j Congratulations to Graduating Class Edward Murphy Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Graduating Class of 1940 PEOPLES HARDWARE Phone 300 [58] Glacier County’s Leading News Gatherer “YOUR SPORTS PAPER” Commercial Job Printing Office Supplies Cut Bank Pioneer Press Courtesy of j Peterson’s : Meat Market j Hole Bros. Refinery ( I Gasoline and Distillate Walk up Plumbing ! and Heating New Duro-water Softeners { Exclusive Features ( j Cut Bank, Montana Phone 17 __| j Congratulations Class of 1940 S C. E. Frisbee j Abstracts—Insurance Royalties I-----------------------1 | To a Fine School Compliments of | UMPHRESS j PICTURE I SERVICE L Economy and Quality At Every Turn PAY’N SAVE Smith—Manager FREE DELIVERY Phone 16 EAT SHOP “A Good Place to Eat” Jimmy LaPlante, Prop. Congratulations To Seniors Stack and Humphrey Tetrud Transfer “Call for Albert” Cut Bank, Montana Phone 5 RECREATION CENTRE Bowling Fountain and Pool Phone 160 Congratulations to the ' Senior Class Joseph R. Fisher j Congratulations to the Seniors J. Lee Anderson j If you would build your future along with Montana’s future, then remember, “What Montana Makes, Makes Montana” HOME OIL AND REFINING COMPANY Great Falls, Montana 160] Dr. P. 0. Neraal Physician and Surgeon Phone 12 Office—Wheeler Block { ■7 Pat’s Beauty Salon Congratulations Seniors! Phone 47 --------------------------------------------- Good Luck—Seniors! A. E. Armstrong i s i j Fine Repairing Elgin Watches 1 1 i M. S. BUSH, Jeweler t Cut Bank, Montana Stack and Humphrey General Contractors Continental Supply Co. | Oil and Gas Well Supplies Phone 35 — Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 1940 THE MERCANTILE N. A. Olson Physician and Surgeon Phone 94-W j VAN DEMARK DYE ( 27 Years on “Main Street” | INSURANCE I l i Phone 60 Cut Bank ! ( t V j Best Wishes to the Class of ’40 Cut Bank Cafe Congratulations Seniors Happy Vacations to the Faculty and Students Davis and Wheeler General Mercantile Pure Milk and Cream ( ( Congratulations j to the j j Graduating Class j DEAN’S DAIRY I of 1940 T. B. and Bangs-free herd S J Farmers Trading Co. 1 Specializing in School Annuals— Your School Year in Pictures is a Story Well Told CHEAT FALLS. MONT. CLUB CAFETERIA Great Falls. Montana Compliments and Best Wishes To The Graduating Class of 1940 r-------------—------------ i Bank of Glacier County I I “Save and be Secure” | i i 1 per cent paid on time deposits [__________________________1 ---------------------------1 Ford Lincoln-Zephyr Mercury j Compliments of PERRY MOTORS Cut Bank, Montana r------------------—— | WADDELL’S CAFE “Open All Hours, Good Coffee, Fine Eats” Quality Butter, Pasteurized Milk, Cottage Cheese At The Marigold Creamery Cut Bank, Montana Courtesy Fred and Mickey Modern Equipment Expert Workmanship 163) ] 1 Congratulations ! Class of ’40 s [ MEN’S WEAR For Transportation See Us t For Better New and Used } Cars | and GROCERIES Chrysler Packard Plymouth Willys j Diamond T Trucks j Clapper Motor Co. j Cut Bank, Mont. Phone 74 Irving Jacobsen Cut Bank, Montana Phone 156 i 1 ! ! i Congratulations ; : ! ! Class of ’40 i i i i t 1 I Congratulations ! ! to the Senior Class 1 1 i i i ( ! t Cut Bank Hotel 1 i i i 1 i i 1 Geo. Chasse, Manager i ) 1 OILFIELD LUMBER CO. Phone 79 1 1 Phone 77 J i j L I Cut Bank, Montana 1 [64] MONARCH LUMBER CO. Dealers in Glidden Paints Celotex Insulation Board “Build and Own a Monarch Home” Cut Bank Refining Co. HUSKY J Gasoline : Tractor Fuel Diesel Fuel t Lubricants j------------------j i I i t j t Compliments { l | GREAT NORTHERN UTILITIES I I What Is Your Batting Average? 00 per cent—I will not 10 per cent—I can’t 20 per cent—I don’t know how 30 per cent—I doubt it 40 per cent—I wish I could 50 per cent—I wish I might 60 per cent—I might 70 per cent—I think I can 80 per cent—I can 90 per cent—I will 100 per cent—I DID SPORTSMAN'S CODE The strength of the team, or nine, or crew Is not the strength of the star.'' 'Tis what the body together can do That carries the vict'ry far. So you shall give your might to the rest To bring the whole team through, And then at the time of your single test They shall give their strength to you. So these are the laws of the Athlete. You can heed them or not as you like, But they made the code of the runner fleet And they check a man when he'd strike. They tell you how to lay your plan, And how to carry it through. They help the man who's done what he can, To bear his Waterloo. WORK! Thank God for the might of it, The ardor, the urge, the delight of it— Work that springs from the heart’s desire Setting the brain and the soul on fire— Oh, what is so good as the heat of it. And what is so glad as the beat of it, And what is so kind as the stern command, Challenging brain and heart and hand? OUR LAST WORD As Freshmen first we come to school We're much perplexed by book and rub As Sophomores we're very wise Our hats are now a larger size In Junior year these facts apall There's more to learn, we don't know all In Senior year we act our parts In making love and breaking hearts And then into the world we come We've made good friends and studied—some The saddest tale we have to tell Is when we bid our friends farewell. 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