Hellgate High School - Halberd Yearbook (Missoula, MT)

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A CHRONICLE OF THE CLASS OF 1911 CORA SCHILLING, ’ll Now, as recorded in history, there dwelt in a land far to the westward, a people called Missoulians. And these people had many sons and daughters. Now their youths and maidens did hunger and thirst after wis- dom. So in the fourth year of the reign of Teddy the Terrible, there came many of them to the door of the synagogue, saying in a loud voice: “Open unto us.” And the door opened and behold, there stood there before them a scribe, one Franklin, son of Thomas, who said unto them: ‘ ‘ Who are ye and why earnest thou hither ? ’ ’ And they, answering, said: “We came into the land whither we were sent, that we might be exceeding wise.” And the scribe said unto them: “Because thou art fresh and of little understanding therefore will I give ye a new name. From henceforth ye shall be known as Freshmen. ” And the next year they did again seek entrance, and again they were admitted. And the scribe gathered them unto him and divided them into two classes, saying unto one of them: “Inasmuch as ye have hearkened unto me and have performed my commandments faithfully, here in this office I give you a new name—Sophomore— which, being interpreted, meaneth foolish—for ye think ye know much, but in truth ye know nothing.” And to the others he said: “Because ye have flunked, oh ye of little understanding, ye shall still be Freshmen.” And there was weeping and gnashing of teeth and the sky was filled with lamentations. And so the Sophomores waxed strong and great in importance until the chief scribe said: “Enough, for know ye not that the Sophs are no longer foolish? They have grown in wisdom and shall no longer be Sophomores, but Juniors.” Thereupon they raised a great shout and as Juniors hon- ored the school with their presence. But when they came for a fourth time behold, the chief scribe, Thomas, had departed, and there stood in his place one Francis Adrian, surnamed Ste.jer, who addressed them, saying: “Welcome unto ye! Long have I looked for young men and maidens of such wisdom and fairness. I will be to ye a father and ye shall be my children and all the world shall learn of your greatness. Ye shall- be known as Seniors, which meaneth ‘Shining Lights.’ ” And his words were 'true, for the Seniors waxed strong in influence. And the Faculty loved them and the Sophs and Freshies revered them, and even the stubborn Juniors walked in the straight and narrow path which the Seniors trod, and did in all manner follow in their exalted footsteps. And even to this day the ways of the Seniors are shown to the children of men and they are commanded to follow their glorious example. Thus ende'th the Chronicle of the sayings and doings of the Class of 1911, living in the reign of Teddy the Terrible and William the Peaceful. Page 26 The Bitter Root

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Edna Rankin. “Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. 7 1 Hubert Gwinn. “He used to be a Godly youth, but his com- rades led him astray. 77 Lizzie Alloway. “With force and skill To strive to fashion and fulfil.’7 Hilda Marsh. “Of sweet and gentle grace and unassuming mein.77 The Bitter Root Page 25

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WHO’S WHO IN 1930 The following articles were published in the popular weekly paper, “Who’s Who!” on April 12, 1930. These selections show the great work that is being carried on by the Class of 1911. The paper is edited by Marcus Rasmussen, who first began his newspaper career distributing the “Megaphone” to the members of his class: FANATIC ARRESTED London, April 10. Edna Rankin, one of America’s prominent Suffragists, was ar- rested today soon after her arrival in London. The radical spirit of her lectures and her unreasonable demands are feared by the au- thorities. Followed by a mob of screaming women, who shouted, “Release the Goddess of Woman’s Rights.” the fierce fighting fa- natic was dragged through the streets and finally locked behind the bars. WONDERFUL WORK OF EVANGELIST New York, April 11. Thousands of people filled the Tabernacle last night to hear the address of Clayton Spencer. The evangelist displayed wonderful power and zest in dealing with this subject, “The Evils of Dancing and Cigarettes.” He drove away the doubts, and even the stubborn opposition of all unbelievers. The collections for the evangelist were unusually large, amounting to some few cents over a dollar. USHER PLAYS PART IN FIRE French Town, April 9. Just as the noted prima donna, Bessie Borgers, stepped on the stage at the ‘ ‘ President Theater. ’ ’ flames wrere discovered in the cur- tains by the usher, Merritt Owsley. He saved the crowd from becom- ing panic stricken by his display of coolness, and canned the fainting prima donna from the stage. The flames were soon under control. No one was injured, except the usher, who received a blister on his little finger, but it is thought that he will recover. MAYOR GWINN RECOVERS Louisville, April 12. Mayor Gwinn has just recovered from a severe attack of “city- citus. ” During his illness his stenographer, Miss Hill, absconded with a considerable sum of money. The Bitter Root Page 27