Fergus County High School - Fergus Yearbook (Lewistown, MT)

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showing that night with Claude Sutter as the stutterer, George Stilson as the gig- gler and Lelia Williams (who by the way is now married) as the teacher.” At the back of the room was quite a disturbance. A book of Claude Sutter’s had gotten off the last thing in slang, and one of Marjorie Spaulding's was giggling over it for all the world like Marjorie herself. Having called attention to himself, Claude’s Rime of the Ancient Mariner ” was next asked to read his theme. Having first explained that Sutter s literary tal- ents had inspired him to write in rhyme, he read: I They organized as Sophomores, Most all the classes do; Dot Sherman was first president, She made a good one, too. II Vice president was Rich Gannon, Claude Sutter, treasurer, Peg Hedrick with care the records kept Of all that did occur. III As soon as they were organized They gave a dandy picnic, They talked of it w'eeks afterwards; Ruby Gulch was where they picked-it. IV Now Eulalia Tweed’s dreadful fate Was whispered all about; She curled her hair to make a hit, That curl would not come out. V An e ighth inch taller Norma Hanson grew. She thought she was immense, But th en she looked at Pickles And has not boasted since. VI Marks and Warner were our sponsors And we loved the m very much, This was the first year of the ” barracks,” But we weren't at all fussed. VII This ends this wretched doggerel Th at I was forced to make. We like the class, I'll add that much For nineteen nineteen's sake. A U. S. History then was called on, who, inspired with many battles within, read in a savage tone that reminded one of Lillian Imislund’s, the following war- like account. “ In the early part of September, 1920, began the most interesting campaign. Gladys Rooth, elected president of the Junior class, was really the gen- eral; her right hand man was Dick Gannon; the vice president, financing the cam- paign, were Harriet B. and Paul B. ' The Junior class was at war with the obstacles that confront every Junior class : such as the contempt of the Seniors, the all-school party. Senior flag, and Senior half holiday.

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N the high school all was dark and quiet except for the continuous ticking of the clock in the office. The busy hum of school life was hushed, and the bright (?) faces of the students and faculty had vanished. The janitoress ” had done the work well, and the bright moon peered into rooms which were neat and orderly but silent and deserted. But suddenly a strange sight appeared. Into room 20 came troops in groups, in pairs, or singly, a class of books : books that were battered and torn, books rebound, books with not a show of wear, and heavy, clumsy ones that contained a fund of knowledge. Presently, closing the door behind her, came a book that reminded one of Miss Sutherland but proved to be an English Literature. She took her place at the desk and called the roll for the preparation of a theme which was to be handed m at that period. Strange to say only a few of them were prepared, and those were books like Norma Holmes and Wilson Howland, who balk at nothing and always prepare each lesson. The others claimed that the topic given them was too hard and that they could not possibly write a theme. And it was a hard the me for the topic which was given was the ” History of the Glass of 1921 During Its Four Years at Fergus High,11 The English Literature shrugged her shoulders as if she had never seen such a hopeless class. The books seemed to shrink under her glance and were relieved when she called on one of those prepared, to read her theme. ” I'm afraid it’s not right,” began the book. The book was a Four Year s Mathematics. Gathering her tattered covers about her she stood up and began to speak m low, melodious tones that reminded one of Audrey Heffner. In dealing with the Freshman class we find a very pretty problem. The class was supervised by Miss Doerflmger and Miss McEntee. In the eyes of the Seniors this class looked green but in their own estimation, was the best class in the whole school. This class organized and therefore elected the following officers: presi- dent, Peggy Hedrick, and Dorothy Sherman; treasurer, Claude Sutter; secretary, George Stilson; class editor, Dorothy Sherman. We had a good representation m the decl amatory contest which was won for us by FI arriet Allyn. Next came the fire which put a stop to good old school days in Fergus. Next best was to hold sessions m churches, court house, library and in Carpenter’s hall.” ” Next we rested for a while and took in the all-school party. We had a fine

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kk The campaign was greatly helped by the assistance of Miss Crapser and Mr. Turner. A short, sharp battle opened hostilities in the form of the Junior-Senior banquet. A party was held at Hanover, and Harriet Brunskill also took a trip to the Vo cational Congress at Bozeman.” When the History had finished, some one murmured ” That’s what I call mili- tary prose.'” Then the English Literature, seeing how anxious a ” Washington, Webster and Lincoln ” was to read his theme, felt it only right to give him the chance. Although she hesitated about it, because she knew he had a very lengthy way of talking hot air, very much like Aliyn Briscoe, she called on him and he hur- ried up to the front of the room and began. “ The Class of 1921 returned last September as Seniors in Fergus High. Other classes had warned them of the responsibilities of Seniority, which were entered upon fearle ssly, and which proved to be quite enjoyable. For instance, were they not allowed the front seats m the Gym and the privilege of passing out before the common herd? Marion Burke was elected president; Rhea Stephens, vice presi- dent; Paul Breese, secretary; and Emery Gibson, treasurer. A strang notion was cherished by the Senior class. They thought they could sing. 1 herefore to prove this, the glee clubs were mostly composed of Seniors. This class was also noticed in the way of debating; two Seniors took active parts. Wilson Howland was also a hero, in that he won first place in the extemporaneous speeches. The loving cup was won by this class through the long hours of work the night of the 11 Carnival.” One of the best affairs of the year was an all school party. The class sponsors, Miss Suthe rland and ” Daddy ” Crego, helped the class in pre- paring their stunts. This class also had one-half holiday which was turned into a picnic. The Senior play, 1 Husbands on Approval,’ was the last of the many happy ventures of the class. The cast worked hard and the play was a great success, due to the splendid ability of Miss Ebert, who coached it.” Said the English literature, glancing around, ” You may read your theme, Macbeth.” A mournful looking object arose. ” I was going to write a tragedy in two acts,” he said. “ Lawrence Warden, Marion Burke, La Vyrne Hanson, and Harriet Brun- skill would have furnished the music. I have already set to music for them to play, the song written by Russell Stephens, entitled, ’ I Love Vacation But Oh You School.’ The play was to be called, k The Disastrous White Feather,’ and Dale Eunson was the chief character, but I had hardly started when I became so tickled that I had to stop writing.” 1,1 We wouldn't have time to read it anyway, because the period is up,” said the teacher. The books trooped out leaving the room as it was before, but not until they had given three cheers for F. C. H. S.; three cheers for the faculty; and nine rahs for the class of 1921. Jdargaret H edrick. (gossip ebeals Senior Class ropfjecp (The conversation of Mrs. Th omas Green, formerly Miss Audrey Heffner, and Miss Ruth Thomas, now normal instructor at the Fergus County High School.) It seems so good to see you again, Ruth, just to talk over the class of '21 ; just yesterday I had a letter from Marian Akins, and she is running for superintendent of schools m Jud ith Basin county. I suppose you know Harriet Aliyn is with Elli- son-White, and she gets the highest wages of any one in her company.” '’' Bell Kynett told me yesterday; she was m from Stanford; you know she’s principal of the high school there, that Sylvia Adams was married and living in Winnett. We didn’t know we’d raised a president m our class, but I see it hap- pened. Marion Burke is president of Brazil; he seems to be very powerful down there. The vice president is Fred Long, a large coffee grower. I wonder if he