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

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1957 volume:

THE 1957 PIONEER VOLUME XXXIII PRODUCED BY THE CLASS OF 1957 FORT BENTON HIGH SCHOOL Editor...............................Anna Mae Good Co-Editors • . . Pat Blanchard, Bob Peterson Writing Chairman........................Donna Arnst Sales Chairman ....... Mark Paul Layout Chairman..................Virginia Ragland Ads Chairman.....................Marietta Johnstone Advisor ........ Bill Johnstone I. CHALK ONE UP.......................3 II. CARRYING THE LOAD ... 9 III. LET'S GO..........................31 IV. IN THE GROOVE.....................41 V. MAY THE BEST MAN WIN . . 49 VI. WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY . . 59 H MERNE PARSONS CLEO CRANE MARK PAUL BOB PETERSON ALDERINE LaBARRE JEROME NAGENGAST MEMORIAM To those who died in an auto March 30,1937, while enroute to the dis- trict music festival at Great Falls: - - - - H. MERNE PARSONS CLEO CRANE MARK PAUL BOB PETERSON ALDERINE LA BARRE JEROME NAGENGAST The Lord is my light and my salvation: whom then shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid? . . . Psalm XXVII. The Lord is my shepherd; therefore can I lack nothing. He shall feed me in a green pasture, and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort. He shall convert my soul, and bring me forth in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff comfort me. Thou shalt prepare a table before me in the presence of them that trouble me; thou hast anointed my head with oil, and my cup shall be full. Surely thy loving-kindness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and 1 will dwell in the house of the l ord forever. . . . Psalm XXIII. accident on nrci )M.iATiox .� We, the class of 1957, dedicate our “Pioneer” to the person, whose helping hand has made three years of high school activities successful. We gratefully acknowledge his earnest help with the Junior Prom, Class Picnics, the Barn Dance, Sneak Day, and Painting the “B”. Through his devoted efforts and untiring energy, he has gained the personal respect and admiration of every Senior. To you, Lep, we dedicate and share the pages of this hook. !•: MKX (O I v ( U uVHS I'lDIT ( I vS? L I'JTTKR , , . We, as editors, personally want to thank all those willing hands who helped make this book of memories a success. We hope all others share the enjoyment that we witnessed while putting this Pioneer together. We are grateful to Joel Over- holser and Miss Nora Harber of the River Press who have aided seniors in the production of thirty-three annuals and also to Vern Helmhrecht who has been annual photographer for the past ten years. Our plan for the Fort Benton High School Pioneer, through stories and pictures, is to record mem- orable activities of this school year. If there are laughs and tears when you leaf through your book, we have gained our purpose. 'VliK KIHTOltS 2 PARTI. .... CHALK ONE UP School Board and Superintendent . 4 Elementary Faculty.................5 Junior-Senior High Faculty ... 6 Other Staff........................8 3 FRED ARNST Chairman ED PETERSON Trustee INGOLF BIRKELAND Vice Chairman LEONARD CRANE Trustee BRUCE GILBERT Clerk KERMIT OLSON Trustee The governing board of the Fort Benton Schools is elected by the voters. They determine policy and review the operation of the system. They hire a clerk to keep records of proceedings, issue war- rants and keep financial accounts. The superintendent of schools is their administrative officer and a professional advisor on educational matters. In the last two years the board has devoted a great deal of time to study of building needs, planning material for presenting the problem to the voters, and studying plans for a new senior high school. As this goes to press (March 1st) final plans have been prepared and accepted. Bids have been called for on March 19. BILL JOHNSTONE. B. S.. M. A. Montana State College; Montana State University; Superintendent of Schools, Guidance Coordinator, Audio Visual Director; •Pioneer” Advisor. MRS. ESTELLA BREITER (Three year diploma) Western Montana Normal College; Grade one. MRS. JOYCE BRURUD (Two year diploma) Great Falls College of Ed- ucation; Grade four. MISS PATTY CHRISTENSEN (Two year diploma) Fort Hays Teacher’s Col- lege; Grade two. MRS. ELLA CULBERTSON (Three year diploma) University of Washington; Grades five - six. WARREN ELWOOD, B. A. Western Montana College of Education; Grade six. MRS. ROSE FARRINGTON (Three year diploma) Western Montana College of Education; Grade four. MRS. AGNES HOUGH (Two year diploma) Valparaiso University; Grade two. MISS CLARA LANGOWSKI, B. A. Los Angeles State College; Grade three. MRS. BERTHA MACKENSTADT (Two year diploma) Great Falls College of Ed- ucation; Grade one. MISS GAIL REMINGTON (Two year diploma) Great Falls College of Ed- ucation; Grade five. MRS. JO SORKNESS (Two year diploma) Iowa State Teacher’s Col- lege; Grade three (first semes- ter). MRS. RUTH TUCKER (Two year diploma) Eastern Washington Col- lege of Education; Grade three (second se- mester). 5 HERBERT BERG, B. A., M. E. Montana State University; Mathematics; Intramural basketball. LES CURRY, B. $. Montana State College; History, Boys’ Physical Edu- cation; Varsity basketball and track coach, assistant coach in football. DONALD FOSTVEDT, B. S., M. S. Montana State College; English, Social Studies, Li- brarian; Library Club, Safety Patrol, Sponsor of grade 9, Junior Play. DUANE HOYNES, B. A., M. A. Montana State University; English, Social Studies, High School Principal; Senior Play, Student Council, Junior sponsor. EMMETT HOYNES, B. A. Montana State University; English (second semester). MISS BETTY LOU KANALZ, B. S. Montana State College; Typing, Bookkeeping, B u s i- ness; Pep Club, Student Association Bookkeeper. JOHN G. LEPLEY, B. A. Montana State University; Science, Boys’ Physical Edu- cation; Varsity football coach, B squad basketball coach, Junior high basketball, Senior class sponsor. H. MERNE PARSONS, A. B., M. A. Gustavus Adolphus, Iowa State College; Music—vocal and instrumen- tal; Operetta, Pep Band, Lyres Club. 6 HUGH SIMMONS, B. S. Western Montana College of Edu- cation; Spanish, Art, Industrial Arts, Practical Mathematics; Junior Varsity Football Coach. GAIL STENSLAND, B. S. Montana State College; Vocational Agriculture, Industri al Arts; F.F.A., Junior high flagball. JOHN STEVENS, B. A., M. A. Montana State University; English, Social Studies, (final five six weeks); Sponsor of grade 8, Junior high baseball. CLIFFORD TAYLOR, B. S., B. Ed. Whitworth College; Mathematics, Science; Science Club. MRS. MARY TAYLOR, B. A. Whitworth College; English, (first semester). MISS DOROTHY WILLIAMSON, B. S. Montana State College; Home Economics, Girl’s Phys- ical Education; F.H.A., G.A.A. MISS BETTY WILLIAMS, B. S. Spearfish Normal School; English, Social Studies; Sponsor of grade 7. MRS. MYRL WILSON, B. A. Washington State College; English, Social Studies, (first six weeks); Sponsor of grade 8. 7 Row One: MRS. MARY DAVISON Office Secretary to January 1st. Row Two: CHARLES SMITH Head Custodian. Row Three: JOHN DAVISON WARREN HALLEY MISS SHIRLEY DAVISON Office Secretary after January 1st. DALE LILLY Custodian. C. J. STEINBACHER Bus Drivers. MRS. ROSE PUGH Cafeteria Assistant. MRS. IDA EMBLETON Cafeteria Manager. MRS. MARGARET EMMENS Room Cleaning. 8 PARTII. . CARRYING THE LOAD Seniors...............................10 Juniors...............................18 Sophomores............................19 Junior High...........................20 Elementary............................24 ( ! l,AHS OK r 7 DONNA ARNST Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Longhorn Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Variety Show 3, 4; Operetta 4; Minstrel Show 1; Lyres’ Club 1, 2. 4, Secretary 3; Class Secretary 1; Vice Pres. 3; Girls’ Sextette 2, 3; “One Foot in Heaven” 3; “Curious Savage” Student Director 4; Student Music Teacher 1, 2, 3, 4; Projection ists’ Club Secretary 1; FHA Songleader 1, 2. 3. Pres. 4. District Viee-Pres. 4; GAA Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4; All State Band 1. 2; Music Club 1. 2, 3, 4: Girls’ State 3; Girls’ Nation Alternate 3; Annual Copy Editor 4; Outstanding Music Award 3; Chorus Accompanist 1, 2, 3, 4; Betty Crocker Award 4; State FHA Chorus Accom panist 2, 3; Student Council 1, 4. Secretary 2; Dance Band 3; National FHA Delegate 3. PATRICIA BLANCHARD Pep Club 1, 2, 3, Vice Pres. 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Variety Show 3. 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3. 4; Minstrel Show 1. 2; “One Foot in Heaven” 3; “Curious Sav- age” 4: FHA 1, Historian 2, Treasurer 3, Vice- Pres. 4; Music Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Annual Co- Editor 4. CHARLES K. CARVER Pep Club 1; Longhorn Band 4; Concert Band 1, 2, 4; Mixed Chorus 1; Boys' Chorus 1; Vari- ety Show 4; Minstrel Show 1; Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3. 4; B Club 3. 4; “One Foot in Heaven” 3; “Curious Savage” 4; One Act Play 1; Music Club 1, 2, 4; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 1, 2, 4; Annual Staff 4. CLEO CRANE Pep Club I; Longhorn Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Concert Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Variety Show 3, 4; Operetta 2. 3. 4; Minstrel Show 1, 2; Lyres’ Club 3, 4; Class Vice-Pres. 1, 4; Girls Sextette 2, 3, 4; Mixed Ensemble 2. 3. 4; “One Foot in Heav- en” Student Director 3; “Curious Savage” 4; Student Music Teacher 2, 4; All-State Band 3; Music Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ State 3; Stu dent Council 1: Dance Band 4; Annual Staff 4. CHRISTINE DONEY Pep Club I, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2; Girls’ Chorus I, 2; GAA 1, 2. 4; Library Club 1, 2; Annual Staff 4. LYLE GLASCOCK Intramural 1, 2, 3. 4; Varsity Basketball Man- ager 4; Junior Varsity Basketball Manager 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3. 4: B Club 3, Secretary 4; “One Foot in Heaven” 3; “Curious Savage” 4; Student Council Pres. 4; FFA 1; Sentinel 2; Secretary 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. c iASS oil 1 ? ANNA MAE GOOD Pep Club 1; Mixed Chorus 2, 3. 4; Girls’ Cho- rus 2, 3, 4; Variety Show 4; Operetta 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 1. Pres. 2, Secretary 3; “One Foot in Heaven” 3; “Curious Savage” 4; Music Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Annual Edi- tor 4. ROBERT W HARDY Mixed Chorus 1, 4; Boys’ Chorus 1, 4; Variety Show 1; Operetta 2; Varsity Basketball 3, 4; Junior Varsity Basketball 1, 2; Football 1, 2, Manager 3. 4; Track 1, 2; B Club 2. 3. 4; “One Foot in Heaven” 3; Music Club 1. 4; Student Council 2; FFA I, 2, 3. Keporter 4; Annual Staff 4. MARIETTA JOHNSTONE Pep Club 1; Longhorn Band 1, 3; Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4; Girls Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Variety Show 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel Show 1; Lyres’ Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Sextette 2, 3, 4; Mixed Ensemble 2, 3, 4; “One Foot in Heaven” Student Direc- tor 3; “Curious Savage” 4; Student Music Teacher 1, 2; Projectionists’ Club 1; All-Slate Chorus 3; Music Camp 2; Music Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Girls’ State Alternate 3. GALE LENINGTON Pep Club 2; Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2; Boys’ Chorus 1. 2; Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Manager 1. 2, 3, 4; B Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Lyres' Club 3, 4; “One Foot in Heaven” 3; Music Camp 3; One Act Play 1; Music Club 1. 2, 3. 4; FFA 1, 2, 3. 4; Annual Staff 4. WALTER LENINGTON Longhorn Band 2. 3, 4; Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Variety Show 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel Show 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1; B Club 3, 4; Lyres’ Club 2, 3, 4; “Curious Savage 4; Student Music Teacher 3, 4; All- State Band 3; Music Camp 3; One Act Play 1; Music Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Student Council 1; FFA 4; Annual Staff 4. PRISCILLA MERTZ Library Club 1; Annual Staff 4. ( ! Oil ' 7 DEAN NOTTINGHAM Varsity Basketball 3, 4; Junior Varsity Bas- ketball 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; B Club 2, 3, 4; Class Pres. 1, 3, 4; ‘One Foot in Heaven” 3; Interscholastic 3; Boys’ State 3; Science Club 4; Annual Staff 4. MARK PAUL Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Variety Show 3, 4; Operetta 1. 2; Varsity Basketball 3, 4; Junior Varsity Basketball 1, 2; Football 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; B Club 3. 4; Lyres Ciub 2, 3, 4; Mixed Ensemble 4; ‘‘One Foot in Heaven” 3; All-State Chorus 2; Music Ciub 1, 2, 3, 4; Industrial Arts Club 1; Student Council Treasurer 3, 4; Interscholastic 3; An- nual Staff 4. GENELL PETERSON Transferred from Chinook 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Girls’ Chorus 3; Class Treasurer 4; “Curious Savage” 4; Music Club 3; Annual Staff 4; Homecoming Queen 4. ROBERT PETERSON Longhorn Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1; Boys’ Chorus 1; Oper etta 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; B Club 4; Lyres’ Club Secretary 2. Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4; “Curious Savage 4; Student Music Teacher 2, 3, 4; All-State Band 2, 3; Music Camp 2; Music Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Industrial Arts Club 1, 2; Science Club 4; Student Council 1; Annual Co-Editor 4 PHYLLIS PIMPERTON Pep Club 1; Longhorn Band 1; Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4; Operetta 1; Minstrel Show 1; Lyres’ Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 2, 3; Girls’ Sextette 4; “One Foot in Heaven” 3; Student Music Teacher 1, 2; Music Camp 2. 3; Music Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council Vice- Pres. 4; Annual Staff 4. VIRGINIA RAGLAND Pep Club 1; Longhorn Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Con- cert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 3, 4; Variety Show 4; Operetta 4; Lyres’ Club 4; Girls’ Sextette 4: Mixed En- semble 4; “One Foot in Heaven” 3; Student Music Teacher 1, 2. 3, 4; FHA 1; GAA 3. 4; One Act Play 1; Music Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ State Alternate 3; Annual Layout Editor 4. I 1 f If I' ' ’ I I (! (,AS8 OF 75 7 FLORENCE RICHARD Pep Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Minstrel Show 1, 2; “One Foot in Heaven” 3; Student Council 3; Annual Staff 4. BERNITA J. ROBINSON Transferred from Great Falls 3; Pep Club 4; GAA 4; Annual Staff 4. ROBERT L. ROWE Intramural 2. 3, 4; Football 3; FFA 1, 2. 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. PEG ST. PETER Pep Club 1. 2, 3, Treasurer 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3; Minstrel Show 1; FHA 1, Treasure.' 2. His- torian 3. Secretary 4: Music Club 1. 3, 4; An- nual Staff 4. DENNIS SCOTT Intramural 2, 3; Class Vice-Pres. 2; FFA 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. KENNETH W. SCOTT Intramural 1. 2, 3, 4; Football 3; Track 2; Annual Staff 4. C f .ASM () l ‘ V) ? JANET E. SMITH Pep Club 1, 2, 3, Secretary 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4; Variety Show 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2; Minstrel Show 1, 2; Girls’ Sextette 3, 4; “One Foot in Heaven” 3: FHA 1; One Act Play 1; Music Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Concert Band 1; Class Sec- retary 2, 4. LORNA SMITH Pep Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Variety Show 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel Show 1, 2; Lyres' Club 3, 4; Girls’ Sextette 2, 3, 4; Mixed En- semble 2, 3, 4; ‘One Foot in Heaven” 3; “Curi- ous Savage' Student Director 4; Student Coun cil Secretary 3; Library Club 1; Annual Staff 4; One Act Plays 1; Music Club 1, 2, 3, 4 SHARON L. VINION Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4; Variety Show 3; Oper- etta 3, 4; Minstrel Show 1, 2; Lyres’ Club 4; “One Foot in Heaven” 3; FHA 1; One Act Plays 1; Music Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club 1; Annual Staff 4. ROBERT E. WARREN Longhorn Band 1; Concert Band 1; Mixed Chorus 1; Boys’ Chorus 1; Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1. 2, 3, 4; B Club 4; Lyres’ Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Curious Savage” 4; Student Music Teacher 1; Music Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Science Club 4; Annual Staff 4. GORDON WATSON Intramural 1, 3, 4; Junior Varsity Basketball 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; B Club 3, Vice-Pres 4; One Foot in Heaven” 3; Student Council 4; FFA 1, Reporter 2, Treasurer 3, President 4; Annual Staff 4. DON L. WRIGHT Mixed Chorus 1, 2; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2; Intra- mural 1. 2, 3, 4; Football 1. 3, 4; B Club 4; Music Club 1. 2; FFA 1. 2. 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. (I,A 4 O K 9? 7 FRANCES WRIGHT Transferred from Lewistown 3; Library Club 3; Annual Staff 4. DONNA L. ZANTO Pep Club 1, 2, 3. Pres. 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 4; Girls Chorus 2, 4; Operetta 2; Minstrel Show 2; “One Foot in Heaven” 3; “Curious Savage’ 4; FHA 4; GAA 3, Sec.-Treas. 4; Music Club 2, 4; Student Council Secretary 4; Annual Staff 4. JS KX (OH (((STORV [•'[ wsii.man; September, 1953, we as lowly freshmen were ushered into high school by the last of many public initiations. With each “frosh” dressed as a comic book character, we attended school, hobbled and with more than sufficient castor oil in our hair. The painting of the “B” in May, highlighted the year with the traditional picnic and water fight following in the park. Dean Nottingham, President, and Mr. Duane Hoynes, Sponsor, served our class well that year. Anna Mae Good represented our class as Prom Princess. SDPKD.MOUIC, Mr. Jack Lepley was selected to sponsor our class. Anna Mae Good was elected President. Since this year involved fewer activities than the other years, we found a great share of our time available for study. Our “Bam Dance” was the highlight of the year and was well received. Roberta Davison was Prom Princess. .11X101« Mr. Lepley was again selected as our sponsor. Dean Nottingham assumed the responsibilities of President. We greatly enjoyed working on and presenting our class play, “One Foot In Heaven,” under the direction of Miss Darlaine Bagley. The Junior Prom was more than successful. Its theme, “Shan- gri-la,” involved an Oriental setting of pagodas and teahouses. Phyllis Pimperton was Prom Princess from our class. Class Night, under the direction of the Junior Class, was arranged in a series of skits and proved to be one of the most interesting nights of the year. A perfect ending to a happy year was the class picnic held in the mountains. After a day of endless “dunkings” in a nearby beaver dam, the day ended happily. SKXIORi At last—Seniors!!! Mr. Lepley and Dean were again chosen to direct our class. “The Curious Savage” was presented by the Class of 1957 under the direction of Mr. Duane Hoynes. Pat Blanchard hostessed the nearly traditional Senior girls slumber party this year at her home. Naturally, Sneak Day was one of the highlights of the year after so many months of planning. Baccalaureate, Commence- ment. and the Senior Party brought to a close our Senior year and also our last school days. 15 SCH O daze MdnkfactureJ •t Dinner? Wet Kiri Sandra Arganbright Thomas Bach Patty Beauregard Bruce Bramlette Sandra Bramlette Melvin Breault Kay Calkin Raymond Cameron Russell Cameron Judy Cline Anita Conn Janice Conn Barbara Davies Larry Emmett Jeanne Feltman Larry Gomoll Ray Halley, Sec.-Treas. Patricia Hardy Gary Homme Robert Jacobsen Elenette Jasper Jolene Kowalchuk Donna Larson Carol Lilly Edna McDonnell Carol McKeever Henry Nagamori, Pres. Jerome Nagengast Shirley Nordhues Larry Passage LaVerne Perry Bruce Rettig Margaret Riggs Joan Ronning Alice Rowe Russell Salisbury Glen Scott Patricia Smith Dale Stevens Harold Strickland Kenneth Tacke Larry Vielleux Willie Vischer, Vice-Pres. Cecil Walborn Tony Warren Clifford Ayers Mary Ellen Bessette Michael Bogner Leonard Browning Sandra Callison Robert Carver Larry Castor June Crane, Sec. Mary Fowler Wyley Good, Pres. Roberta Hardy June Marie Holland Patricia Jackson Marie Joubert Larry Laubach Linda Lenington Norma Lilly Jean MacDonald Bill Main Linda Matkin Pamela Mayer Patsy McClain Linda Meeks Carol Mertz Shirley Midlestadt Margaret Morris Barbara Nagengast James Olson, Treas. Gary Overholser Loretta Passage Carol Peterson James A. Pugh Shirlee Ronning April Rupp Kirby Salisbury Jo Alice Schieno Frank Schoonover Shirley Stevenson James Sullivan Sharon Sutton Kareen Swensgard Patricia Tibbies Gary Towner, Vice-Pres. Sharon Ulrich Greg Vermillion Nancy Vinion Leona Watson Jane Wesche James Willits Jack Wilson Clinton Wright Karen Zanto 19 Betty Anderson Dennis Bach Jerry Bach Lynda Bessette Sharon Brinkman Bing Brooks Mark Clark Bernice Davison Kenneth Evans Mary Everson Linda Funkhouser Bob Grayson Roger Grossman Laulette Hansen, Sec.-Treas. Dennis Hardy, Pres. Karyn Hardy Howard Johnson Paula Kalanick Roger Krause Alderine LaBarre Jean Lacey Douglas Lenington Daryel Milledge Charles Nagengast Rose Marie Nagengast Vice-Pres. Bob Nelson Patricia O’Hara Florence Olsen Cleo Pugh Rose Renville Edward Ronish Larry Saksa Danny Schieno Gene Semenza Dennis Stevens Betty Stipe E a Stovall Darlene Strickland Connie Sullivan Cynthia Tadevick Gerald Wood Ruby Worrall Douglas Wright Not Pictured: Delores Eastman 20 Sue Arganbright Karen Aznoe Anita Booth Lynda Bramlette Sherry Britton Geral Calkin Barbara Cameron Linda Castor Gertrude Clark James Collins Judy Davies Georgia Davison Donald Decker Larry Eloff Charles Engren Sharon Grantham Charles Hardy Carol Harris Paul Jackson Bobby Johnson Irene Johnson Dennis Kegel John Kimble Judy Kowalchuk Kay Larson Karla Lawson Glenn Ledgerwood Vice-Pres. Connie Legreid Marilys Lenington Carol Lundy Judy Matkin Jon Meredith, Sec. Martin Molinario, Pres. Tony McDermott James McDonnell Leone Nagengast Martin Nagengast Cathy Olson Donna Paul Marlene Rowe Beverly Scott Linda Stovall Douglas Stroh, Treas. Paul Sutton Don Swensgard Bill Vinion Avery Walborn Vern Weeks Betty Wilkinson Harvey Worrall Not Pictured: Dale Eastman Robert Bailey Dennis Bramlette Cleone Burch Earle Cook Mary Jo Feltman Mike Galloway, Vice-Pres. Jeannie Grayson Sharon Grayson David Harman Eli Johnson, Treas. Jean Johnson Bill Johnstone, Pres. Merle Larson Billy LeFurgey Douglas LeMond Marilyn Lenington Wanda Lenington Carolyn Mackenzie Billy Meeks Michael Meredith Marilyn Midlestadt Fred Mueller Billy Murphy Peggy McClain Judy Nagengast Evon Norton Vicky Peres Ronald Pugh Philip Redant Cheryl Saksa Diane Schmidt Larry Serbin Billy Silvius Christine Stashi Bobby Stevenson Ronald Sullivan Dennis Swensgard Betty Tibbies Rocky Willett Evelyn Worrall Darla Wilson, Sec. Terry Wood Connie Willits Not Pictured: Beverly Dedriksen Anita Eastman Sharon Baldwin Judith Beauregard Patricia Bessette David Brown Larry Browning Donald Carver Jerry Castor Johnny Clark Jerry Crider Sherry Evans Gale Glascock Hal Halvorson Roy Hankins Toni Lu Hanley Mary Jo Jones Robert Jordan Raymond Kalanick Charlotte Kelley Carol Kimble Joseph Kowalchuk Ronald Krause Cheryl Lanier Donald Lawson Ruth Lenington Gary Lippard Sue Lyle Tom MacKenzie Vernon McDermott Alice Mertz Donnie Milledge Marty Nelson Mary O’Hara Keith Peterson Beverly Renville Larry Semenza Ralph Speakman Mark Squires Josephine Sullivan Ray Taylor Ronnie Taylor Denice Vielleux Shirley Worrall Patsy Zanto Bonita Allison Susie Appleby Charles Bateman Barbara Beals Barbara Booth James Cambron Bernard Cameron Carolyn Collins Dillon Crane Larry Eloff James Fox Kent Good Steven Granger Jack Herbold Mary Frances Jordan Marietta LaBarre Peggy Matkins Alan Meeks Ronald McFarland Richard Nagengast John Peterson James Phillips Elizabeth Poore Roger Pugh Carol Ritland David Robison Sandra Schoonover Donna Scott Ruth Silvius Paul Stashi Nicollet Stroh Ward Sutton Kathleen Sullivan James Swensgard Susan Vielleux Ronald Warehime Madonna Wenz Billy Wilson Not Pictured: Marie Novelli Josephine Beauregard lone Bratvold Charlotte Browning Kathleen Burch Donna Clark Allen Cline Linda Cook Mae Cook Patty Culbertson John Davies Franklin Eaton Gary Flom Linda Halley Herman Hankins Carolyn Holm Margaret Johnstone Monda Kalanick Donald Kelley Kerry' Lanier Edward Lenington Linda Letz Carl McCoun Marilyn McDede Diane McDermott Candice Meredith Patricia Meyer Larry Mueller TruDel Nottingham Kenneth Radovich Gary Rettig Linda Roberts LaDonna Stephenson Cleo Sutton Billy Swensgard Linda Teschler Barbara Tibbies Tommy Tope Not Pictured: Barbara Novelli Karl Snipes Harrell Waits Robert Appleby Kent Aznoe Connie Bennett Eugene Bennett Albert Calkin Terry Cambron Norma Collins Gloria Cook Virginia Davies Darlene Eaton Billy Feltman Patricia Fifer Richard Gilbert Diane Granger Elaine Halley Howard Hanford Peggy Hankins Orville Kelley Phillip Knauss Lea LaBarre Susan Larson Michael LeMond Linda Lilly Cherlyn Matkin James Miller Kathy Moorse Marilynn Nagengast Mike Nagengast John Olson Gene Paul Diane Ritter Helen Robison Gary Scott Betty Seright Eddie Simmons Sandra Snipes Michael Speakman Kurt Squires Marsha Stashi Diane Stephenson James Tacke Linda Tacke Gary Taylor William Wenz Not Pictured: Richard Browning Patty Denman Lynn Albers Terry Ayers James Berg Robert Blanchard Joe Clark Dennis Cook Gerald Cook Virginia Eaton George Fultz Betty Galloway Gary Gomoll James Herbold Clarice Holm Roxanne Kegel Penny Lanier Elsie Legreid Mary Lenington James Lofstrom Gary Lusin Linda McClain Arthur McCoun Ervin McCoun Theresa Moorse Ilene Morrow Raedene Nottingham Donna Olson Russell Peres Tonna Peterson Barry Poore Susan Radovich Betty Ritland John Ritland Elaine Rowe Donald Scott Russell Scott Katherine Sexton George Stipe Leonard Streit LaVonne Sutton Mary Beth Taylor Rocky Tope James Trott Merlyn Ulrich Rachel Vielleux Ronald Watson Not Pictured: Bradley Novelli Nellie Mae Waits Dione Albers Linda Armon Richard Arnst Richard Bailey Gary Bennett Rickie Blumer Ronald Clark Dennis Coady Larry Cook Lyle Courtnage Robert Culbertson Charles Fox Gregory Frieling Lorraine Fultz Gail Hanford Allen Hanley Steven Harmon Lucinda Hiatt David Jewell Wilma Johnson Bobby Johnstone James Johnstone Patricia Jordan Sharon Kelley Ernest La Barre Judith Lange Thomas Leinart Helen LeMond Nancy McDede David Messenger Bill Miller Lornie Mueller Jay Murphy Pamela Nagengast Kiplan Nottingham Shirley Olson James Robison Nancy Rowe Richard Schoonover Glenda Schultz Kim Serbin Priscilla Seright Richard Sherburn William Siebenaler Doyle Sutton Barbara Taylor Renae Swensgard Daniel Vielleux Linda Willett Mark Woods John Donner Not Pictured: Jeanette Carpenter James Winn Wiley Kendall Benita Peres GtvGRAPHr LEW I 6 wo nos r • w Pa inti « RT GMOl setfiot- V AS vJFl t n we THIS PART III...........LET’S GO Football................................32 Basketball..............................35 Track...................................38 Intramural..............................39 31 VAiisrr v Fixyri vr.r. Front Row: Bruce Bramlette, halfback; Ray Halley, quarterback; Gary Homme, halfback; Henry Nagamori, guard; Bob Peterson, guard; Lyle Glascock, center; Charles Carver, tackle and co-captain; Gordon Watson, guard; Mark Paul, halfback; Willie Vischer, fullback; Jack Willson, halfback. Back Row: Les Curry, assistant coach; Jim Willits, fullback; Bob Warren, end; Larry Vielleux, guard; Larry Passage, end; Jerome Nagengast, tackle; Gary Towner, tackle; Jim Olson, end; Bruce Rettig, tackle; Walter Lenington, tackle; Ken Tacke, end; Glen Scott, guard; Cecil Walborn, center; Wylie Good, end; Dean Nottingham, quarterback and co-captain; and Jack Lepley, coach. ( ( K H I'lAHOX With only seven lettermen returning. Coach Jack Lepley had a tremendous job of rebuilding ahead- Many of the boys who started the first game had never played any previous varsity football. The Longhorns opened the season with a 7 to 0 defeat at the hands of the Choteau Bulldogs. The following weekend they beat Fairfield 18 to 13. Conference play began with a field day for the Longhorns as they romped over the Malta Mustangs 35 to 6. The team journeyed to Harlem for the second conference game and their first conference loss as the Longhorns came up on the short end of the 28 to 13 score. The upset of the year was the victory over the mighty Shelby Coyotes, who were undefeated and untied in twenty-one consecutive games, by a score of 26 to 21. The Longhorns k� t a ha i d fought _____________ nonconference game to Conrad 20 to 12. The final game of the year saw the Longhorns lose to Chinook 20 to 6. This loss knocked them out of a first place tie with Shelby and Harlem. F. B. H. S. won three and lost four games in seasonal play. They ended in a third place tie with Chinook in the conference standings with a two and two record. Coaches: Hugh Simmons, Les Cur- ry, Jack Lepley and Gail Stensland. 33 Another Store ? in fiction r VARSITY SQI'A!) Back Row: Lyle Glascock, manager; Ray Halley, Melvin Breault, Jim Olson, Dean Nottingham, captain; Wyley Good, Jim Willits, and Les Curry, coach. Front Row: Willie Vischer, Mark Paul, Gary Homme, Bob Hardy, Dennis Stevens, and Greg Vermillion. Back Row: Jack Lepley, coach; Dennis Hardy, Doug Lenington, Bob Nelson, Bob Grayson, Wyley Good, Roger Krause, and Gary Towner, manager. Front Row: Jack Willson, Clint Wright, Frank Schoonover, Kirby Salisbury, and Jerry Woods. I i T n r I i -j ] 4 iP 36 'rUAOK Seated—Cecil Walborn, Ray Halley. Jim Willits. Bruce Bramlette. Willie Vis- cher, Larry Vielleux, Wyley Good. Kneeling—Gary Towner, Gary Homme, Bruce Rettig, Melvin Breault, Larry Passage, Ken Tacke, Glen Scott, Dean Nottingham. Standing—Clifford Ayers, Ed Ronish, Doug Lenington, Roger Grossman, Frank Schoonover, Jim Sullivan. Longhorns lost a dual meet to Fairfield, won from Big Sandy and placed 5th in a 9 team invitational at Choteau. At the divisional meet in Harlem on May 3 they placed third with 33yk points. Glen Scott was a double winner in the mile and half mile, with six others win- ning places. It. K hri'BA 1.1. With only two lettermen and none of last year’s regulars returning. Coach Les Curry had to fill every starting position with an inexperienced player. The team had to rely on underclassmen to fill in when a regular was out. The Longhorns opened the season at home against an old county rival, Geraldine. After a slow start, Fort Benton caught fire and trounced them, 59 to 37. The following week we beat Fairfield, 55 to 31, and Conrad, 48 to 36. The tall Cut Bank Wolves handed the locals their first defeat, 66 to 57, hut Fort Benton snapped hack the next night, trouncing the Big Sandy Pioneers 67 to 49. In the final game before the Christmas holidays. Fort Benton outlasted Choteau for a 71 to 55 victory. Following the Christmas vacation the Longhorns dropped four quick ones to Fairfield 50 to 47, Conrad 60 to 49, Havre Central 53 to 42, and Chinook 66 to 45. The latter two were conference contests. The locals evened up the conference standings w ith wins over Harlem, 69 to 54, and Malta 54 to 39. Fort Benton trounced Big Sandy 65 to 41 in a nonconference tilt. The following evening we heat Shelby, the league leaders, 53 to 50. Locals dropped conference contests to Harlem and Malta. Cut Bank Wolves trounced Fort Benton 70 to 48, hut locals knocked off Shelby in a conference contest. The Fort Benton Longhorns won tight games from Chinook and Havre Central, and ended up in a second place tie in conference standings. Regular season play ended for the locals at Choteau in a defeat. Fort Benton won from Chinook in the tournament opener, hut lost the next two games to Shelby and Havre Central and were eliminated. Plagued by sickness and injuries throughout the latter part of the season, the Longhorns were unable to attain their pre-holiday form. They ended the season with a 13 and 11 record. Schedule We They Geraldine 59 37 Fairfield 55 31 Conrad 48 36 Cut Bank 57 66 Big Sandy 67 49 Choteau 71 55 Fairfield 47 50 Conrad 49 60 Havre Central 42 53 Chinook 45 66 Harlem 69 54 Malta 54 39 Big Sandy _____ 65 41 Schedule Shelby We 53 They 50 Harlem 56 59 Malta 48 64 Cut Bank 48 70 Shelby 46 44 Havre Central 58 52 Chinook 56 54 Choteau ___________________________ 51 72 Divisional Tournament Shelby 45 71 Havre Central 56 63 38 Back How: Assistant Coach Gail Stensland, Bob Grayson, Larry Gomoll, Gene Semenza. Douglas Lenington, Den- nis Stevens, Dennis Hardy, Gary Overholser, Bob Nelson, Bing Brooks, Roger Grossman, Edward Ronish, James Sullivan. Roger Krause, and Coach Hugh Simmons. Front Row: Bill Main, Daryel Milledge, Robert Carver, Frank Schoonover, Charles Nagengast, Larry Saksa, Kenneth Evans, Mark Clark, Gerald Wood, Douglas Wright, Larry Castor, and Clinton Wright. JAYV KK FOOT1IAf, f, Games were played with freshmen squads from West Great Falls Junior High and Great falls Public twice each and Havre once. While no victories were recorded, valuable experience was gained and the boys displayed an abundance of Fort Benton spirit and desire, for which Longhorns are noted. SKMOR ((((in lUSKhrmAt,!. Top Left: Russell Salisbury, Robert Peterson. Robert Carver, Bob Warren and Ken Scott. Top Right: Back Row: Thomas Bach. Front Row: Bruce Bramlette, Larry Vielleux and Gor- don Watson. Bottom Left: Back Row: James Sulli- van, Bruce Rettig and Kenneth Tacke. Front Row: Charles Carver anci Jerome Nagengast. Bottom Right: Rus- sell Cameron, Lyle Glascock, Walter Lenington and Cecil Walborn. These boys, under the direction o f Herbert Berg, play- ed a series of roundrobin tourna- ments during the winter months. 39 At this level greatest emphasis is on recreational or intramural programs. Pictured on the left are: Eighth graders on the basketball team which plays a few games with other schools, seventh grade team members, and an action scene in baseball; two leagues are playing games this spring—intermedi- ate and junior high. On the right are junior high boys who participated in flagball during the fall, junior high intramural basketball, sixth grade basketball and fifth grade basketball. 40 PART IV. . . . IN THE GROOVE Band................................42 Chorus..............................44 Operetta............................46 Snaps...............................47 Back Row, from left to right: Walter Lenington, James Olson, Bill Vinion, Cleo Crane, Georgia Davison, Mar- garet Morris, Linda Bessette, Norma Lilly. Third Row: Dennis Swensgard, Verne Weeks, Glenn Ledgerwood, Bob Nelson, Gary Towner, Jerome Nagengast, Charles Hardy, Douglas Lenington, Russell Salisbury, Robert Peterson. Second Row: Bernice Davison, Rose Marie Nagengast, Karen Aznoe, Carol Harris, June Crane, James Pugh, Sharon Sutton, Jon Meredith, Larry Saksa, Jack Willson, Bruce Rettig, Kirby Salisbury, Roberta Hardy, Douglas Stroh, Charles Engren, Dennis Kegel, Gene Semenza, Charles Carver, Barbara Cameron, Barbara Nagengast, Clifford Ayers. Front Row: Pamela Mayer, Marietta Johnstone, Jean MacDonald, Phyllis Pimperton, Cathy Olson, June Marie Helland, Alderine LaBarre. Carol Peterson, Shirley Midlestadt, Mary Ellen Bessette, Pat Hardy, James Willits, James Collins, Joe Kowalchuk, Donna Arnst, Virginia Ragland, Tony Warren, Gale Lenington, Patsy McClain, Karyn Hardy, Donna Paul. CO v (! K li'V RAXD Each year the Concert Band, under the direction of H. Merne Parsons, is featured in the Thanks- giving, Christmas, Spring and Pop Concerts. The District Music Festival this year was held in Great Palls. Besides the hand’s exhibition at this festival, many instrumentalists also appeared in solos and ensembles. Every two years, the All-Northwest Music Festival is held. This year one of our band members was selected to All-Northwest Band. Donna Amst, clarinetist, will make the trip to Boise, Idaho, along with the All-Northwest Chorus members selected from Fort Benton High School. Rehearsal times are always before the start of the regular school day. Members are rated on the credit system according to attendance, solos, departmental work, and, naturally, ability. It is from the Concert Band that members of the Longhorn Band are chosen. 43 Back Row from left to right: Alice Rowe, Shirley Stevenson, Sandra Arganbright, Patricia Smith, Dale Stevens, Norma Lilly, Linda Meeks, Sharon Sutton, Linda Lenginton, Jo Alice Schieno, Donna Zanto, Sharon Ulrich, April Rupp, Patricia Hardy, Barbara Nagengast, LaVerne Perry, Sandra Bramlette, Sharon Vinion. Middle Row: June Marie Helland, Marie Joubert, Shirley Midlestadt, Joan Ronning, Patricia Tibbies, Donna Lar- son, Anita Conn, Leona Watson, Mark Paul, Gary Towner, Tony Warren, Janet Smith, Peg St. Peter, Jane Wesche, Judy Cline, Patty Beauregard, Virginia Ragland, Lorna Smith. Front Row: Phyllis Pimperton, Cleo Crane, Anna Mae Good, Jolene Kowalchuk, Marietta Johnstone, Shirlee Ronning, Henry Nagamori, Jerome Nagengast, Walter Lenington, Gary Overholser, Ray Halley, Bruce Rettig, Roberta Hardy, Carol Peterson, Jean MacDonald, Karen Zanto, Patricia Blanchard, Donna Arnst, Accompanist. MIX K I) (uioitrs JIXKI) CIIOKrS The Mixed Chorus is composed of the members of both Hoys’ and Girls’ Chorus. Each is under the direction of H. Meme Parsons. An hour each day is set aside for chorus rehearsals or for ensemble practices which involve mem- bers of the chorus. Through this organization, members participate in the Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring, and Pop Concerts, as well as the District Music Festival in the spring. Opportunities for solo and ensemble work in voice are available to the active participant in chorus. Each year a small number of choral students are accepted for All-State Chorus which is held in Missoula on the University campus. A11-Northwest, a regional music meet held every two years, will be held this year in Boise, Idaho, April 2-6. Cleo Crane, soprano, and Mark Paul, tenor, were selected to represent FBHS at this meet. Donna Arnst has been the chorus accompanist for four years. She has also accompanied various ensembles as well as solos in school programs. Patricia Blanchard has served as chorus secretary for this year. Sharon Vinion has been robe attendant. Luther Billis (Gary Towner), Stewpot (Mark Paul) and Pro- fessor (Bob Peterson) operate a laundry. Ensign Nellie For- bush (Shirley Hardy) sings I'm Gonna Wash that Man Right Out of My Hair. Liat (Marietta John- stone) and Lt. Cable (Charles Lenington) in Liat's hut. Nurses gather on the beach. Bloody Mary (Donna Arnst) sells a grass skirt to a sailor. Seabees and Marines relax. Nellie, Emile de Be- que (Lawrence Semen- ta), Jerome (Joe Ko- walchuk), Gnana (Pam- ela Mayer) sit on the terrace with Bali Hai in the background. Capt. Brackett (Bob Leinart), Commander Harbison (E. J. Serbin) and Lt. Cable discuss military strategy. SOUTH AWi MV U South Pacific is the ninth operetta sponsored jointly by the school and Kiwanis. Direction was by H. Merne Parsons and Duane Hoynes. Community cooperation has reached a high level in these productions which have included “Student Prince,” “Naughty Marietta,” “Red Mill” and Robin Hood. Miss Marion Smith has accompanied each operetta. Mixed Ensem hic Seated: Donna Arnst, Chorus and Ensem- ble Accompanist- Row 1: Cleo Crane, Marietta Johnstone, Lorna Smith, V i r- ginia Ragland. Row 2: Mark Paul, Bruce Rettig, Jerome Nagengast. “They All Came”—Third Grade Operetta. “The Crib at Greccio”—Sixth Grade Operetta. “He Said He Was Santa”—Fourth and Fifth Grade Operetta. “Santa Packs His Bag —Fin atld See« ncr Grade Operetta 4 iKAHE HtTIOO f. OP KM KTTTAS 47 1 ,() '( i ( U) u; ' i a i) Row 1: Bruce Rettig, Kirby Salisbury, John Meredith, Jerome Nagengast, Gary Towner. Row 2: Pat Hardy. Shirley Midlestadt. Mary Ellen Bessette, Tony Warren, Virginia Ragland, Donna Arnst. Row 3: Gene Semenza. Charles Carver. Jean MacDonald. s'r ( i )iByr tklm i ( krw Seated: Cleo Crane, Virginia Ragland, Donna Arnst, Shirley Midlestadt. Pat Hardy, Roberta Hardy. Row 2: Gary Towner, Mary Ellen Bessette, Patsy Mc- Clain, Jean MacDonald, Carol Peterson. Bruce Rettig. Row 3: Walter Lenington, Tony Warren, Jim Willits, Bob Peterson. Kirby Salisbury. Jerome Nagengast. UEGIN5 KUK 1SAX1 Front Row: Carol Ritland, Sandra Schoonover, Ruth Lenington, Susan Appleby, Barbara Beals, Ronald Ware- hime, Mary Frances Jordan. Row 2: Nikki Stroh, Barbara Booth, Jim Cambron, Billy Wilson, Marietta LaBarre, Carolyn Collins, John Peterson. Row 3: Jim Swensgard. David Robinson, Richard Nagengast. Ronald McFarland, Ward Sutton, Charles Bateman. James Fox, Roger Pugh. PART V. MA Y THE BEST MAN WIN FFA.................................50 FHA.................................51 Pep Club............................52 GAA.................................53 Student Council.....................54 Lyres Club..........................55 B Club and Science Club .... 56 Library Club and Safety Patrol 57 Homecoming..........................58 49 Fuhirc Farmers of America Sophomore Ag stu- dents identifying tools in preparation for the District Convention. The officers. Senior Ag judging grain. Gordon Watson, Pres- ident Henry Nagamori, Vice President Gale Lenington, Secre- tary Charles Carver, Treas- urer Robert Hardy, Reporter Jim Willits, Sentinel fcThe primary aim of the Future Farmers of America is the development of agricultural leader- ship, cooperation, and citizenship.” The FFA is an extra-curricular organization, which has a closely interwoven relationship with the vocational agriculture courses. A new activity this year was the Parent-Son Banquet, a potluck affair. Other activities includ- ed the selling of Christmas cards, a barbecue and shop demonstrations by outsiders. At the District Convention in Lewistown, the Fort Benton team took third in the sweepstakes and the grain judging team won first place. Henry Nagamori was second high in individual standings. Robert Jacobsen, Henry Nagamori, and Gordon Watson attended the State Leadership Confer- ence in Helena. Gordon, Henry, Russel Salisbury, Robert Rowe, and Walter Lenington attended the State Convention in Bozeman. 50 Donna Arnst President Patricia Blanchard Vice President Peg St. Peter Secretary Pat Hardy Treasurer Bernice has her part as a new member during initiation. Donna, with the %id o f her officers, presides over the formal FHA in- itiation. K t'TH ’K (IOPK KAl A KE I tH O !•• AV( KKKU FHA, under the direction of its advisor. Miss Dorothy Williamson, meets twice a month on the first and third Tuesdays at 7:00 P. M. Membership in this organization has reached a total of thirty girls, with more girls joining FHA each year at the start of the second semester. In the fall of 1956, Donna Arnst, District Vice President, held office at the convention where Pat Hardy was elected District President for 1957. Along with this office. Pat assumed the responsibil- ities of State FHA President and was installed to that office at the State Convention in Bozeman in March. As State President, she will attend the National FHA Convention this summer at Purdue Uni- versity in Indiana. FHA’s many activities included their sponsorship of a Levi Jamboree and a Hep-Cat Dance, both very successful. They also served for the FFA Parent-Son Banquet. 51 Donna Zanto President Patricia Blanchard Vice-President Peg St. Peter Treasurer Janet Smith Secretary Our cheerleaders, Shir- lee Ronning, Karen Zanto, and Carol Pet- erson, leading the cheering section i n the school song. A calm moment for the cheering section. Pep Club members have seating prefer- ence. Leona Watson, Shirley Stevenson, Jo A 1 i c e Schieno, and Chair- man Linda Meeks serve refreshments during the Choteau game. i® k p crf.r'js Pep Club is an organization composed of enthusiastic high school students who devote their time and energies in support of the athletic department. The concessions at the home basketball and foot- ball games are under the sponsorship of this club. The pep rallies, too, are under the direction of the Pep Club. The organization held a Dreamboat-Sweetheart Dance this year for the first time. Peg St. Peter, Senior, was elected Sweetheart, and Willie Vischer, Junior, was elected Dreamboat. A plan has been made to select the most outstanding member of Pep Club at the end of the year. 52 (liris All Jet ic AsSOCMdtlOII Donna Arnst President Shirlee Ronning Vice President Donna Zanto Ser .-Treas. Carol Peterson Reporter A glimpse of girls’ basketball. A portion of the tumbling team during half-time. GAA, under the sponsorship of Dorothy Williamson, meets in the gymnasium each Friday after school. Participation in the organization and completion of required hours of activity are rewarded at the end of the school year by the GAA letter, the only athletic award given to girls in this school. A trampoline and tumbling team composed of Carol Peterson, Karen Zanto, Loretta Passage, Lin- da Meeks, and Jolene Kowalchuk performed during half-time at a number of home basketball games. Softball, volley ball, table tennis, basketball, and tumbling are the primary activities followed by the organization. 53 ;L M l KH €LU1I Bob Peterson, President Bruce Rettig, Vice President June Crane, Secretary Lyres Club is a music honorary whose members include those students who are outstanding in music ability, music accomplishments, and above all. service to the department and overall initiative. The officers are elected yearly. The President must be a Senior the year he holds office, the Vice President, a Junior, and the Secretary, a Sophomore. The Vice President automatically assumes the office of Pres- ident with the stall of a new year. Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month. At each of these meetings, a composer is studied and one or two of his compositions are played. This organization has in previous years sponsored programs appearing at the high school. It is the main l ody and actually the executive branch of the entire Music Club, which involves all Hand and Chorus mem- l� ers in high school. H. Meme Parsons had been our sponsor during many years in the past as well as this year. Robert Peterson, a Senior, was the President. Cleo Crane, Hand and Chorus Secretary, held one of the most important positions in the Music Department and in turn did a great deal of service for Lyres’ Club. Mark Paul entered Lyres’ Club through his active partici- pation in Chorus. Jerome Nagengast and Alderine LaHarre were selected as new members of the organization and would have entered as Lyres’ Club members in May. We, of Lyres’ Club, have felt more than a great loss, hut at the same time we are reminded of all that we have learned. Perhaps, now, with this learning we may be able to carry on what our teacher and classmates have left for us and perhaps, someday, we may have the ability to teach others as well. Shudcpl ( oimcil Members discussing business of the student body. Members being super- vised by Mr. Hoynes in school matters. A I I members gather for a meeting. A few listening to the others voice their opinion. Officers of the Student Council: Lyle Glascock, President; Phyllis Pimperton, Vice-President: Donna Zanto, Secretary; Mark Paul, Treasurer. Other members of the Student Council are: Anna Mae Good, Henry Nagamori, Gordon Watson, Donna Amst and Jean MacDonald. The purpose of the Student Council is primarily to discuss business of the school that has to do with the entire student body. They assist in planning the school year activities—National Assemblies, Career Day, some sports activities. Their business is the government of the school. Preparation of a Student Handbook, a guide on activities and regulations concerning student affairs, has been a major project this year. Each year they conduct a sale of activity tickets. 55 is r. i,i is From Left to Right: Dean Nottingham, President; Gordon Watson, Vice • Pres- ident; Lyle Glascock, Secretary - Treasur- er. Picture at Right: Gor- don keeps the knot- hole gang in hand. The B-Club is an organization of varsity letter winners in football, basketball and track. One of the main purposes of this organization is policing of athletic events. Policing activities are handled by members who are not participating in the sport; they are known as the paddle patrol. (!(i«: v(;r,f.n ; Tony Warren, President Willie Vischer, Vice-President Ken Tacke, Secretary-Treasurer Tony Warren with his hyper- boloid which took first place in the mathematics division at the district science fair and honorable mention at the state. Jon Meredith and Carol Har- ris with their prize winning ex- hibits. Jon won second in the junior division of physical sciences at both district and state. Carol won first in the junior geological division at Choteau. The Science Club, sponsored by Clifford Taylor, was organized last fall with one purpose in mind —to give extra time and help to students who were interested in ad- vanced activities not covered in the class room. 56 M1IKAI5 V run Linda Me«ks and Paula Kala- nick check book placement on the shelves while Nancy Vinion and Carol Mertz take charge of the magazines. Leona Watson, President Linda Meeks, Vice President JoAlice Schieno, Secretary Nancy Vinion, Treasurer Library Club, which is sponsored by Donald Fostvedt, has eight members. Its purpose is to try to make the school library a better source of information and reading material to the students of FBHS. Its responsibilities are the checking in and out of books, charging fines for ones overdue, keeping the books and papers in order and neat looking on the shelves, repairing all damaged books, and binding magazines so that one volume may easily and quickly be found. This year Library Club inventoried all the books and compared its lists with the card catalogue. They found the books that were missing, completed the cards on some and also separated the junior high books from the senior high books. Kaktcty Pathol Back row: Terry Woods, Freddie Muel- ler Front row: Larry Eloff, Jerry Calkins, Mr. Fostvedt, sponsor The Safety Patrol is made up of seventh and eighth grade boys. Its primary objective is the super- vising and control of bicycle traf- fic on and around the school grounds. The Safety Patrol is heading a move for the licensing of all bicycles in the city of Fort Benton. They are, also, trying to initiate a safety check for bicycles which includes marking with red fluorescent tape. 57 Watt hinj f « K.cKoff Ganf UutPn Gcnef( TJiundcr nj HcrJ A en Pfhina 'The Scene FBuc • t VISITOR : it : I n1} 4 ! n r f, N Ml PART VI.WHEN THECAT’S AWAY Prom.............................60 Senior Play......................62 Annual Staff.....................64 Junior Play......................65 One Act Plays and Career Day . . 66 Honors......................... 67 Sponsors.........................68 Ct,n� US At vVtr P«.«eS Anv� ne? Over The 8r 4l “H ere’s your eighty - five dollar hat, I told you you’d wear it again.” “Play, Hannibal— ----!” Hannibal is giving Mrs. Savage and the guests a re- cital. “Timber ----- ev- eryone watch h i s own head.” Fairy May doesn't believe anyone could get hurt by good books. “Here’s your treasure!” Mrs. Savage finally gives up the bonds to her family. You miserable, useless crea- ture—do you know what you’ve cost us?” Titus doesn’t appreciate Mrs. Paddy for taking the bonds. “But, Mrs. Savage seems Hannibal is not very pleas ed with Mrs. Savage’s scoring. Mrs. Savage decided to take ad vantage of Lilly Belle's arm. The guests of the “Cloisters” and their big dreams. Mrs. Savage likes to wear the rug out evenly so the guests all do their share. 62 Standing, left to right; Dr. Emmett Miss Wilhelmina Mrs. Paddy Titus Lilly Belle Samuel Seated: Hannibal Fairy May Mrs. Savage___________ Florence Jeffrey_________ Walter Lenington Patricia Blanchard Donna Zanto Charles Carver Anna Mae Good Robert Warren Lyle Glascock Marietta Johnstone --------Cleo Crane Genell Peterson Robert Peterson HKXIOR CLAHH PLAY The Senior Class of 1957 took pride in presenting their play “The Curious Savage” on Decem- ber 1, 1956. The production, under the direction of Mr. Duane J. Hoynes, was well received and enjoyed. Centered around The Cloisters, a modern, private sanitarium, the play involved the hilarious guests with each being a special character in his own. Ethel (The Curious Savage) with her eccentric attitude of old age brings happiness as well as humor to The Cloisters. Virginia Ragland and Sharon Vinion were in charge of ticket sales. Donna Arnst and Lorna Smith were the student directors. Stage manager was Mark Paul. Peg St. Peter, Genell Peterson, and Frances Wright assumed the heavy responsibility of collecting properties. Phyllis Pimperton, Donna Zanto, Walter Lenington and Donna Arnst were in charge of advertizing. We gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Mr. Hugh Simmons and Mr. Gail Stensland in con- struction of the set. 63 AXM’A . S't'AFF Charles Carver and Lyle Glascock working on ads for the annual. Bob Peterson and Anna Mae Good layout a page of the annual. Sharon Vinion, Florence Richard, and Vir- ginia Ragland debate page possibility. Pat Blanchard, Anna Mae Good, Marietta Johnstone analyze subscriptions. The Annual Staff, as in previous years, is composed of all Seniors. Four committees are or- ganized, each under the supervision of chairmen. The committees and their respective chairmen are: Writ- ing. Donna A mat; Layout, Virginia Ragland; Ads, Marietta Johnstone; Subscription and Sales, Mark Paul. Anna Mae Good edited this annual while Robert Peterson and Patricia Blanchard served as co- editors. Mr. Johnstone supervised the ’57 Pioneer. for this years annual the staff decided to use “hands' as the theme throughout the book. Each of the division pages complies with this plan by picturing hands which are performing the various school activities. The functions of various classes and activities are pictured in snapshots. Each of the snapshot pages is designed to represent a page from a student’s photograph album. The traditional white ink and photo corners have been used. Because much of the money regularly used for annuals was pledged for equipment in the new school, the '57 Pioneer was made with soft covers. The plastic bound annuals have enabled us to feature double page spread pictures throughout our book. 64 Tony Warren and Jeanne Feltman pre- pare to celebrate the coming marriage. Carol Lilly offers Bruce Bramlette her condolences on his father's death. Ken Tacke as Philip appears supernatural- ly as Ray Halley mak- es love to Pati Smith. Jolene Kowalchuk puts Tony to sleep. Sandra Arganbright faints. Henry Nagamori offers his sincere regrets to Bruce. Pat Hardy greets her husband (Willie V i s- cher) in the life after death. Barbara Davies and Gary Homme come to take Ken below. Larry Vielleux, the friendly undertaker, comes to make funeral arrangements with Jo- lene, Dale and Pati. J (' '(() lv IM.A ( u ics'i' .vs (■ uk i The Junior Class presented “Rest Assured ', a comedy in three acts, April 26, in the high school auditorium. The play was well received and presented some of the best humor which has come through a high school production. The play centered around the Morlocks, an exceptional family worth millions. Philip, the father of the house, refuses to allow his daughter to marry the soil of his arch-enemy and thus centers the plot of the play. Philip's dreams bring to life Lucifer, (from down- below), a twitchy mortician, a deceased criminal, and many other fascinating characters. Donald Fost- vedt directed the play. Pat Beauregard was the Assistant Director. 65 U (( 1 U H ('-((( )0 f. I A U ) ( i 11A M The State Board of Education requires 16 units for completion of these four years; these must include 4 units of English, 1 unit of American history, unit of civics or government, (In fort Benton these are full year courses for one unit of credit. In social studies 9 occupations and “sportsmanlike driving” are included while in government about half of the time is devoted to current problems), 2 units of mathematics and 1 unit of science. (The latter two are effective for the class entering grade 9 in 1956.) In Fort Benton we offer five major programs. Circle the program desired and note the subjects recommended. COLLEGE PREPARATORY—4 units of English. 3 of social studies, 2 of science (biology, chemistry, physics) 2 of mathematics (algebra, geometry) are required. Two units of foreign language may be substituted for math, science or social studies. Those interested in engineering or physical sciences should take additional courses in mathematics. The best advice is to also check entrance requirements of the college which the student will enter. AGRICULTURE—4 units of English, 4 units of agriculture, 2 of mathematics, 2 of science, (one must be biology), American history, and social studies 9. INDUSTRIAL ARTS—4 units of English, 3 units of industrial arts, 2 of mathematics, 1 of science, busi- ness law—consumer economics or art, American history and social studies 9. HOME ECONOMICS—4 units of English, 3 units of home economics, 2 of mathematics, 1 of science, business law—consumer economics or art, American history, social studies 9. COMMERCIAL—4 units of English, 4 units of commercial (typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, business law’—consumer economics), 2 of mathematics, 1 of science, American history', social studies 9. Classes in vocational courses—home economics, agriculture, industrial arts, typing and art may be scheduled at the discretion of the administration for i class hours per w’eek. Other full unit credit courses require a minimum of 5 class hours plus outside preparation. Failures are to be made up (if in a required subject) at the first opportunity. In the fall a course change will be honored only because of academic conflicts. Select your desired program at spring registration. In order to enrich and broaden the curriculum without increasing costs due to added staff and facilities, certain courses are offered every other year. In general, courses are not offered unless a mini- mum of 10 are enrolled. For 1957-8 these will be offered: senior science, shorthand, Spanish II, art I. In 1958-9 we will probably offer math 10 (for those not taking algebra and geometry), physics, business law—consumer economics, and Spanish I. Those offered in 1957-8 will be repeated in 1959-60 according to the present plan while the others will again be available in 1960-1. This requires your careful consideration as you plan your four year program. Those you require or desire should be placed on your schedule first. Some flexibility is available on certain subjects which are offered every year. r,YU KKK I )A V Fort Benton was again designated this year as one of the twenty host schools in Montana for career day. Juniors and Seniors from Belt, Big Sandy, Centerville, Geraldine, and Highwood were guests. Senior high school students of Fort Benton also took part. This year’s conference, jointly sponsored by the local Kiwanis Club, the State Department of Public Instruction and the local school, dealt with vocational opportunities, college enrollment and military service. 1 itled otilh Looks Ahead” it served more than 200 young people of this area. More than seventy-five counsellors were present from eight colleges, six military groups, and thirty-four occupations. A general session opened the conference. Representing colleges, employers, military and college students, four men discussed opportunities and responsibilities in “Education—An Investment in our Future.” Concert Band, Brass Ensemble and Tympani, and Girls’Sextette supplied musical numbers. 66 ( ( o V () U-S The highest third of the senior class, scholastically, are graduated with honors. These seniors received the honor ratings, based on grades received during the first seven semesters of high scjiool: Donna Arnst, valedictorian; Lyle Glascock, salutatorian; Dean Nottingham, Virginia Ragland, Marietta Johnstone, Anna Mae Good, Robert Warren, Phyllis Pimperton, and Gordon Watson. The faculty and junior girls selected Carol Lilly and Dale Stevens as delegates to Girls State, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Jeanne Feltman and Patricia Hardy were selected as alternates. Henry Nagamori and Willie Vischer were chosen by the faculty and junior boys to repre- sent FBHS at Boys’ State, sponsored by the American Legion. Bruce Rettig and Kenneth Tacke are alternates. The VFW and the VFW Auxiliary make annual awards to high school seniors who plan to enter college to take teaching or medicine. The local Kiwanis Club awards a scholarship to an outstanding music student for a summer music camp. Vocational agriculture awards are made by Haas and As- sociates. Several Montana colleges award tuition or fee scholarships to the leading members of the graduating class. None of the recipients of these awards had been determined when the annual went to press. The Heisey Foundation of Great Falls provides outstanding citizenship awards each year. The high school faculty selects the recipients of the awards, basing their selections on citizenship, service, cooperation, scholarship, leadership and character, and improvement in these areas. For 1957, Heisey awards were presented to Willie Vischer, Donna Arnst, Anna Mae Good, Dean Nottingham, Bruce Bramlette, Tony Warren, Lyle Glascock, Henry Nagamori, and Marietta Johnstone. FIRS7!' SK?1K8TK« IIOX R ROLL Freshmen led On the first semester honor roll of Fort Benton senior and junior high schools. The freshmen placed 13 on the honor roll, one more than the seniors and eighth graders did. Honor roll listing requires at least a B average (2.00—A is 3.00) and citizenship average of good or better. Seniors: Donna Arnst, 3.00; Cleo Crane, 2.75; Lyle Glascock, 2.25; Anna Mae Good, 2. 5; Marietta Johnstone, 2.25; Dean Nottingham, 3.00; Mark Paul, 2.00: Bob Peterson, 2.00; Phyllis Pimperton, 2.00; Virginia Ragland, 2.75; Bob Warren, 2.00; Gordon Watson, 2.25. Juniors: Bruce Bramlette, 2.00; Jeanne Feltman, 3.00; Patricia Hardy, 2.00: Henry' Nagamori, 3.00; Bruce Rettig, 2.50; Alice Rowe, 2.25; W illie Vischer, 2.25; Tony Warren, 3.00. Sophomores: Mary Ellen Bessette, 2.50; June Crane, 2.2d; Mary Fowler, 2.00; W yley Good, 2.50; Pamela Mayer, 2.00; Margaret Morris, 2.25; Patsy McClain. 2.75; Loretta Passage, 3.00; Karen Zanto, 3.00. Freshmen: Lynda Bessette, 2.75; Bernice Davison, 2:00: Roger Grossman, 2.00; Laulette Han- sen, 2.75; Alderine LaBarre, 2.00; Rose Marie Nagengast, 3.00; Patricia 0 Hara, 2.25; Rose Ren- ville, 2.00; Edward Ronish. 2.50; Gene Semenza, 2.(X); Dennis Stevens, 2.75: Betty Stipe, 2.00; Ruby Worrall, 2.00. Grade 8: Karen Aznoe, 2.80: Anita Booth, 2.20; Lynda Bramlette, 2.20; Carol Harris, 2.20; Judy Kowalchuk, 2.20; Glenn Ledgerwood, 2.00; Carol Lundy, 3.00; Jon Meredith, 3.00: Martin Moli- nario, 2.80; Leone Nagengast, 2.40; Cathy Olson, 3.00; Donna Paul, 2.20. Grade 7: Bill Johnstone, 2.80; Merle Larson, 2.20; Diane Schmidt, 2.40; Darla Wilson, 2.00; Evelyn Worrall, 2.00. 6 7 Th is year llie following merchants’ advertisements have appeared on the basketball programs. Without their annual support, this yearbook would undoubtedly have remained unpublished. We, the An- nual Staff, would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to these sponsors for their interest and their help. BENTON CLEANERS MEN'S WEAR PIONEER INSURANCE AGENCY THE MONTANA POWER COMPANY GENERAL MILLS, INC. CAPITOL DRIVE IN THEATRES ROY'S ELECTRIC SHOP CHOUTEAU COUNTY BANK GRAND UNION HOTEL SCOTT'S LUMBER SUPPLY CO. 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