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

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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

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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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tackles the coffee job the way ke used to tackle tke enemy of a football game? Tkey are botk wealtky and kave large kealtky families.’ ” It is said tkat tkey made tkeir money kerding1 skeep,” says tke spmsterly Miss Tkomas. I kad not keard about Sylvia being' married,” continues Mrs. Green, ”1 bear Emma Barrows is doing missionary work in Africa, and Alice Haderii is teaching French at Fergus High. I saw Mark Boor last summer. I guess he is going back on tke stage. Paul Breese married Merrice, and he’s president of tke Buffalo State bank. I met Gertrude Broad on tke street yesterday. She seems to be very sue- cssful as matron of tke girls dormitory. Russell Stephens is owner of tke Fergus hotel now, isn t ke? I kad a wedding announcement from Kathryn Laux a short time ago. Is tkat so? I suppose you know Helen Meehan is married. Mildred Brogan also fell into tke matrimonial bonds. Norma Hanson does wonders m settlement work with her voice. La Vyrne is supervisor of a famous nurses’ home m New York. Of course you kave seen tke latest movie kit, 1 Ok Ye Fat Girl,’ with Pickles starring ? ” ” Yes, I’ve seen it; her next one is to be 'A Winsome Wee Thing,’ and wkat do you know about it? Dick G annon buying out Mack Sennett! He’s directing the beach scenes himself. I m so glad to see Peg Hedrick back on tke stage. She cer- tainly is doing wonders with her voice. Amelia is m tke state legislature now, but expects to run for tke national next.” I was glad to hear ’ Doc ’ got tke case between Buggs and Muggs. He’s suck a good lawyer; I just know hell make them stay married, instead of getting a divorce. Claude Sutter was m yesterday; he’s editor of tke Glengarry Gazette. Dale Eunson is kis reporter. Tkey edit some real snappy stories and do some writing on tke side. Tkeir last book was ' Modest Women.1 ” ” Yes, I kave read it — very muck like tke paper, I thought. Wkat about Eula- lia Tweed? Ok, yes, that’s right; she and Christine Hilger have a designing shop in San Francisco. Myrtle Wheeler has a smart shop on Fifth Avenue. Fern is a private secretary to tke governor of Mont ana. Don McMillan coached up at Great Falls this year.” I see where G. F. F. clashed hard with tke Fergus boys coached under Joe Mauland. I keard from Agnes Crego a short time ago. She is happily married and living in Spokane. It seems as though most of tke girls are married.” Yes, it does; you know Alyce Hildahl and Ruth Spargur are married and liv- ing at Winnett. Ruth married an oil magnate, and Alyce, a school teacher. Bill Wolters is living in California. Anna Belle Wilson took first prize at tke national fair last fall with her Plymouth Rock chickens. Irene Quickenderi is lieutenant governor of Utah.” ” I haven’t keard anything about Norma Holmes for so long, but tke last I keard she was traveling over tke continent making speeches on How to Overcome Bashfulness.’ ” George Stilson is tke famous knife eater of tke Ringling circus. And did you know Ethel McIntyre was taking art in tke Chicago School of Art? I ’spose you saw tke picture M ae James painted, tkat was sold for $2500? Are you reading tke continued story m tke Home Companion, ’ Love’s Young Dream,’ by Elizabeth Jenkins? ” ” Tom gave me a book of poems for my birthday tkat Evelyn Pierre kad writ- ten. Tkey were certainly clever. Otko Snyder is speed cop at Hanover now. Lil- lian Imislund seems to be doing well with her dramatic work. Did you know tkat Alice Johnson owned one of tke large women’s clothing shops in Chicago? We went to tke recital given in Butte by 1 Bones ’ Warden, Grace Pennock, Marjorie Spaulding, Loraine Lovless, and Martha Vanek. Olga Sanderson is traveling now, but her home is in Ohio. Viola Naylor holds a good position m Kalispell. Tkey say Mona Moltzau married for money, but Amy is still poor. She is editor of tke Armells Howler.’ Of course, she is still single.” I was quite surprised to hear tkat Glen McMillan kad taken up tke tkeolog-