Hardin High School - Big Horn Yearbook (Hardin, MT)

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THE BIG HORN CLASS HISTORY As the snows deepened on the nearby mountains and the long night of '38 approached, a band of enthusiastic Eskimos gathered at the Grand Igloo. Hardin High, to begin the journey over the Freshman trail to the most desirable trading post, Graduation,'’ Jessen and Westwood, seasoned guides who knew the trail, led the company over the frozen tundras toward its destination. Jeanne Kelley was elected to drive the lead team and Betty Bell was her assistant and relieved her when the trail was rough and difficult. Janice Kelley agreed to care for the finances of the journey. The year was very uneventful for the green freshmen. Most of the members floundered through deep drifts of semester and final exams and were joyful to see the trading post Sophomore, drawing near. As they descended into the pleasant valley where grass was turning green and eider ducks were nestling, the weary travelers were glad that the first lap of the journey was ended and that rest and recreation had come. Repairs were made and when the warm sun showed himself less and less frequently and nights grew longer and longer, Hegre, Westwood and Gamer were eager to be on the way. Pat Jenson managed the lead team and drove with a quick, sure lash. Rollie Harris, with his ability as a prophet, offered advice and helped the driver. Charlie Nagashima agreed to hold the pocket-book and pay the bills. Time hung heavy on their hands, so the old sports and pastimes were resorted to once more. Raymond Krone lost no skill in playing basketball. At the Big Festival of the year Alice Hawks was elected as a candidate for Carnival Queen. Helen Kamerzell proved her skill in Home Making and she traveled to the far-off country of Bozeman to demonstrate her ability in the contest held there. The trail was monotonous and the dog teams slow so several members entertained the tribe with sweet music. A terrible blizzard in the form of final exams, assaulted the tribe at this time and those who survived reached the halfway house, Junior just as the caribou left the moss-dotted plains for higher and cooler regions. While resting in the halfway house, furs and sleds were repaired and when the fierce ice bear had thickened his coat in preparation of the long winter, those of '42 yearned for the trail. The faithful director, Westwood had for her companions once more Hegre and Gamer and with much enthusiasm the company began the last half of the journey to the famed trading post, Graduation.” Lawrence Koebbe with Charlie Nagashima as assistant, took command of the foremost sled. Janice Kelley again checked finances and recorded notes. At the grand festival, the mixer, the tribe of 42 was royally entertained and ate heartily of the walrus fat and duck feet provided by the other tribes of Grand Igloo. Raymond Krone was a star basketball player and traveled to many vil-

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THE BIG HORN SENIORS LEONE GLASER Red Cross Nurse' S S.S. Club 4 Dramatics Club 4 Home Ec Club 1 Annual Staff 4 VIOLET BETTS Shy Violet S.S.S. Club 4 Dramatics Club Glee Club 2 Annual Staff 4 1042 KENNETH LEWIS CURTIS SCHULZ CLARENCE JONES Musicjs My Business Gunner Pinky Cass Play 3 F.F.A. 1 Worland 1, 2 Footbail 1 Rifle Club 1. 2 Football 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 4 Dance Band 4 Assembly 3 S.S S. Club 4 Honorary President 3 Oratorical Contest 4, 3rd S.S.S. Club 4 ALBERT McKITTRICK Anchors Aweigh F.F.A. 2. 3 GEORGE REAL BIRD Dutch WILLIAM REICHART I'm An Old Cowhand F.F.A. 1. 2, 3 Sec. 2 Pres. 3

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THE BIG HORN lages and trading posts to exhibit his strength and skill. The boys won first place in the tournament that was held at Grand Igloo. A thrilling drama called Enter Mr. Patricia was produced to amuse the various tribes. Lawrence Koebbe, Jean Kuehn, Janice Kelley, Kenneth Lewis, James Armstrong, Pat Jenson, Beth Martin, James Hyde, Kathryn Metzker, Betty Bell, Margaret Powers and Jeanne Kelley had parts in this play. Delegates to the Grand Village, Bozeman, were Marvin Turner, Lawrence Koebbe, Jean Kuehn, Don Kalberg and Ray Starkweather. At the annual promenade, given in honor of the departing tribe of '41 the gym of the Igloo was decorated to represent the far-off land of terrifying sky scrapers, neon lights, and penthouses. A delightful time was had, dancing midst the blinding lights. When the cold wind of exams had passed and all had survived its blighting fierceness, the sun crept back to the north and melted the ice from the streams and lakes. From this height of success the totem poles of the trading post. Senior could be seen and with heavy tread and thankful hearts the tribe pressed on to the village. During the pleasant summer days, snow shoes were made ready to fasten on impatient feet; harpoons, whips and harnesses were replaced and warm garments fashioned for this last lap of the journey was to be a stenu-ous one. Curry, Gamer and Westwood undertook the task of finding the trail. The wise and capable musher, Bus Hammer, was assisted by the experienced driver, Pat Jenson. Charles Nagashima once more kept the silver. Mush! mush! shouted Bus, snapping the long lash, and the teams and sleds moved off with the joyful company shouting its delight. The all tribal boys' basketball and football teams showed good judgment in choosing Ray Krone the captain of their teams. Pinky Jones was a valuable member of the basketball team, and Bud Starkweather, Bus Hammer, Marvin Turner, Pinky Jones, Donald Kalberg and Sonny Heckenlively were on the football team. Dramatic talent was not lacking among the members of the tribe Beth Martin. Jean Kuehn, Ellsworth Skeie Marvin Turner. Kathryn Metzker, Jeanne Kelley, Janice Kelley and Lawrence Koebbe played leading p arts in The Family Upstairs, a very humorous comedy. Jean Kuehn also showed her skill by winning honors in public speaking while the tribes cheered her on. One eventful day the tribe sneaked off to the land of dark caves and shining mountains. But they returned at the end of the day fatigued from a day of excitement. There was great rejoicing in the weary company a few days later when the smokes of Graduation' appeared on the horizon. The tribe donned caps and gowns and a more worthy loyal tribe never entered the gates of the famed village Graduation