Fort Benton High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Fort Benton, MT)

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nies CLASS HISTORY History is always divided into periods. So shall our history be divided into four distinct periodsg each period separated by an interval of three months which shall be designated as a Period of Recuperationj' in which every one is given ample oppor- tunity to recover from the effects of the previous school year. Period I. ENTERING A NEW WORLD In the year 1918 A. D., thirty-one Pilgrims journeyed from the old graded school life to a new world for the purpose of greater educational development. Various colonies were set up in the first two rows of seats in the what their seemed, vast assembly room and for three weeks struggled for existence and recogni- tiong but by and by the colonies became settled and the savages of the upper classes: came to realize that they were permanent. After treaties of peace had been signed with the various chiefs of the upper classes, and they had shown their friendliness with entertainments the colonists: felt it their bounden duty to celebrate. The occasion of the' celebration held on George Washington's birthday was the election of Stanley Allen as head of the Freshman Colonies, who was later to 'become the George Washington of his class. This party was a great success and showed well the splendid spirit of those brave people. A dinner given by the good women of the colonies to the high school board, followed by another and more successful spread for the returned soldiers opened the eyes of the high school in general and from that time on, there existed a state of competition for honors in social events. These events firmly established the L'Fres-h- man Colonistsn in high school society. THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR This period ended the latter part of May in a mighty revolt against examinaf tions in which the Colonists were victorious with the loss of' only a few of the courageous people. ' Then followed the tirst Period ot' Recuperation in which all struggling ceased and the following three month-s was one long holiday. Period II. AN ERA OF PROGRESS The Freshman Colonies were now known as the Sophomore Union . Wliile this was a quiet period, much progress was made, in that the citizens of the Union became more truly a part of Chouteau County High School. Only one social event occurred during this timeg the class party, which maintained the high standards set up in the fir-st period. Enter George Washington, the President who was elected unanimously under the name of Stanley Allen, and who very soon proved to be the only man for the oilfice. Examinations in May concluded this period, reducing the population to twenty-three, nf P

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Period III. EXPANDING THE UNION This year the Sophomore Union was recognized as a Junior Class and repre- sentative-s were sent to take part in the .Athletic Conference which resulted in the choosing of Chester Tate, Owen Morris, Reuben Archer and Roy Tope as members of the football team. These venerable men proved themselves worthy contestants and received due praise from their less fortunate class mates. Owen Morris represented the Junior Class on the basketball team as sub. His successful playing in several games put him in line for the candidacy the following year. Track events found Walter Evers and Owen Morris distinguishing themselves among the numerous contestants. This Junior Class held no little degree of talent, four of its members taking leading parts in the very successful Operetta Windmills of Holland. They were: Rose Tate, Stanley Allen, Chester Tate and Owen Morris. Political affairs in high school produced two debaters of recognized ability, Stanley Allen, and Sara Reynolds, our Iirst woman representative who worked zeal- ously for woman suffrage. The less serious side of life was presented at the Junior Class party which was one of the biggest successes of the social season, class talent furnishing diversion for the guests who did not dance. Junior representatives in Declamation were numerous, Owen Morris carrying off third place. The most highly commendable event of that year was the Junior Prom, declared by many to be one of the most successful ever given. This last event closed the third period with the Junior Class eagerly looking forward to the third Period of Recuperation. Period IV. A PERIOD OF ENLIGHTENMENT The dignified and stately Class now occupies tl1e last row of seats in the assembly, now considerably diminished in size in the eyes of the Seniorsg they enjoy the notoriety which is always given those of exalted position and look on with tolerant smiles as the lower class-men talk in awed tones of th-ose Seniors. . ' The same representatives as in the previous year took part in football and basket- ball proving themselves worthy of their positions. The Seniors characterized their party with their principles of progress by making it a progressive table party, a different game being provided for each table and the holder of the highest number of points receiving a. box of candy. The party being given during the Xmas season, a beautifully decorated tree occupied the center of the room and at the conclusion of the games bags of candy and popcorn were distributed to the guests. Later a delicious lunch was served to which all present did justice. Every one enjoyed it to the utmost due to the fact that the Seniors always lead in the production of things unique. The debating team was composed entirely of Seniors, the members being Stanley Allen, Sara. Reynolds, and Reuben Archer. - 'Since Xmas, things have been very quiet with the exception of the production of the Operetta, The Magic Wheel, in which the Seniors were well represented by Rose Tate, Chester Tate, Stanley Allen, Owen Morris, and Hilda Evers in leading parts. The production of this operetta gained for them recognition as star performers of the stage. From this time until the conclusion of this period, the Seniors will be so pre- occupied with the class play, preparations for commencement and other duties that all are. warned to keep their distance lest they be lost in the rush. The next period will find these brave people widely scattered, some far, and some near, but all working with the same spirit of joy and energy toward success in their chosen professions. - Helen Patterson '22. s seg-- . sisi is f - QL QI' E50