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

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GRADUATION EXERCISES Baccalaureate services for the graduating class of 1964 were held in the Junior High School Auditorium on Sunday evening, May 24. Reverend Warren Smith of the Methodist Church gave the invocation and the benediction. From the Catholic Church, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Regan was the speaker of the evening. The high school chorus, under the direction of Mr. Jerry Schreuder, sang two num- bers, God Bless America and the Hallelujah Chorus, both accompanied by Susie Appleby. Pomp and Circumstance, the processional and recessional, was played by Nancy Castor. Mrs. Junne Johnsrud, Mrs. Donna Tapp, and Mrs. Helen Jacobsen busily arrange flowers for the Commencement exercises. Commencement exercises were held in the Senior High School gymnasium on May 28, 1964, at 8 o'clock p.m. Verdi’s Triumphal March, the processional and recessional, was played by the Fort Benton High School Band, under the direction of Mr. Schreuder. Reverend Robert Walters of St. Paul's Episcopal Church delivered the invocation and the benediction for this year's graduation exercises. For the musical number of the evening, a quartet of four graduating senior girls, Barbara Beals, Nikki Stroh, Linda Leeper, and Cheryll Fry, sang Sing Me To Sleep. Miss Har- riet Miller, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, was introduced as the Commencement speaker; she presented the graduating class with a message. Lillian Kline works desperately to finish the Class of 1964's motto, One Step At a Time, But Always Forward. Commencement reaches its peak as Miss Harriet Miller addresses the graduating class. 27

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SENIOR LUNCHEON The Annual Senior Luncheon was held in the Junior High cafeteria on May 28, 1964, to honor the graduating class. Rev. Pauling, of the Lutheran Church, gave the blessing. Mr. Jerry Schreuder, Mrs. Mae Silvius, and Mrs. Gladys Squires presented the program. Coach McKeever, the class sponsor, was pre- sented with a gift of thanks and apprecia- tion from the class by Roger Pugh, class president. Mr. Schreuder entertains the audience at the Senior Luncheon. SENIOR ALL-NIGHT PARTY After Commencement exercises on May 28, the Fort Benton Kiwanis Club hosted its yearly All-Night Party, this year for the Class of 1964. The Night Owls - Mr. and Mrs. Jerry V. Schreuder and Mr. Kenny Morrow - played for the dance which began the party at 11:00. A lunch was also served by the Kiwanians. An American in Paris was this year's show, after which a break- fast was served to the remainder of the group. The Seniors and their dates seem to be eating it up at the All-Night Party. Mr. Schreuder stops for refreshments during the dance. 26

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COMMENCEMENT Pictured with Miss Harriet Miller are the seven Honor Graduates of the Class of 1964. Presenting the Class of 1964 to Mr. H. E. Notting- ham, Chairman of the School Board, was Mr. Hugh Sim- mons, Superintendent of Fort Benton Public Schools. This year, citizens of Fort Benton who attended the graduation exercises on May 28, saw one of the largest classes grad- uate from Fort Benton High School. This year s graduat- ing class of fifty-two boasts seven honor graduates, those being Susan Vielleux Nottingham, Valedictorian; Barbara Arlene Beals, Salutatorian; Margaret Susan Appleby, Ruth Anne Silvius, Mary Frances Jordan, Philippe Eugene Scriver, and Leona Kathleen Ayers. Bonita Allison, the first person alphabetically in the graduating class, receives her diploma from Mr. Nottingham. Speakers for Commencement were, from left to right, Mr. Hugh Simmons, Miss Harriet Miller, Mr. H. E. Nottingham, and Rev. Walters. DEDICATED TO THE SENIOR CLASS From these hallowed halls you pass, Fifty-two members of the senior class. Your future years aren't too clear As toward a set goal you prepare to steer. Some will add to life glory and fame Others will someday change their name. No matter what the future may bring, May each of you hold a magic string. To help you to find the glorious trail, So each of you may never, never fail; As each step toward your goal you pass, Fifty-two members of this senior class. by Arlene Ayers