Great Falls High School - Roundup Yearbook (Great Falls, MT)

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DEDICATION The sturdy pioneers of Montana came to this great commonwealth with determination in their hearts, destiny in their souls, am) visions of a great, new commonwealth in their minds. They came destined to found a new state of unsurpassed agricultural, mineral, and industrial advantages. Their Task was Herculean, but nevertheless was completed very satisfactorily by the set- tlers. They laid solid foundations, firm in all respects, upon which every pari of Montana ' s progress as a state has rested securely. Prominent in this founding were such men as .Mai-ens Daly, who first de- veloped our great copper industry; Paris Gibson, who. having realized the future importance of Great Falls as an industrial and agricultural center, first founded this city and planned its growth; -lames .1. Hill, who brought one of the earliest railroads into .Montana, and so qu ickened its rise and development ; and Sidney Edgerton, who. as first territorial governor of this state, brought ahoni its i ' arly political transformation toward statehood. Such men as these. along with many others, were directly responsible for the founding of this state ' s present highly developed educational system. They had the vision and foresight to realize thai, without educational and cultural development to a considerable extent, their firm foundations set for government and industry would soon he wiped out by the illiteracy of their ancestors. And so they Iniili our first schools, and encouraged attendance at these by as many of the first native sons of this state as could possibly attend. To all these broad-minded, constructive founders of .Montana and ils edu- cational institutions, we appreciatively dedicate this, the 26th annual ROUND- UP, in sincere appreciation of all they have done for us.

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FOREWORD Montana history! This is indeed a fascinating, romantic theme, full of stirring events and intriguing characters. Where in fin ion could tales such as the villainies of Henry Plummer ' s gang, the activities of the Vigilantes, Custer ' s last brave stand, or the activities of the trappers and Indians be found? Little do we natives of Montana realize what a glamorous, historical background this rich Treasure state of ours possesses. Within its seemingly unlimited areas of forests, plains, and valleys, things have occurred in Montana ' s earlier days such as should swell the pride of any native whose forefathers took a part in and suffered hardships for the permanent founding of this state. Moreover, we would profit greatly if we followed a little more closely the noble and exalted precepts of unselfish living, and of braving all for a worthy cause, as did the early settlers in this area. Accordingly, through the medium of our art work and its accompanying narratives, we are presenting to you as graphically as we are able, the im- portant milestones in the history and the development of this state. We earnest- ly desire to inculcate in you a clearer vision of the important role the pioneers of Montana played in making this state a better place in which to live. If this is accomplished, we shall be satisfied. Above all, do we hope that this book will forever remain a cherished pos- session of whomsoever may own one, and will never cease to bring back pleas- ing memories of high school days, so happily and joyfully spent. We have no apologies to make, nor do we expect any kudos for undertaking this annual. In your remembrances, of years that will be, lies our reward, the pleasure of knowing that we successfully have preserved the memories of the best days of vour lives.

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IN MEMORIAM Ejiil James Beaulaurier 1914-1932 Eniil Beaulaurier was the outstanding member of our class. He was always a popular and willing leader of bis classmates in work and play; an unusually likeable fellow who bad that innate ability that characterizes all great leaders. He possessed a magnetic personality that reached out to all whom he came in contact with, and made everyone who knew him a personal friend. For two years our class chose Eniil Beaulaurier as its standard bearer. In Ibe third year, although unable to attend school longer, he was again selected as our honorary leader. For two years he did his share willingly and capably as a member of the varsity football audi basketball squads. And as long as he stayed in school, he supported all its activities with every ounce of energy he possessed, of which be was a human dynamo. His accomplishments, had he not been so unfortunately taken from its, might have reached unlimited bounds. Although many of our school day memories will fade away, the memory of this remarkable personality will forever remain vividly in our minds, be- cause he was just the sort of person we all looked up to. II ' each of us would preserve the memory of that unquenchable spirit of enthusiasm, faith, and loy- alty, that characterized this school day friend of ours, by holding his person up as an exalted example to guide ourselves by, we could not help but be more successful in whatever we might chance to do.