Laurel High School - Laurels Yearbook (Laurel, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1937 volume:

IN order to encourage them to fight on to this goal which at last is ours, and to express the friendliness that we fed towards them, we, the Seniors of 1937 dedicate this Annual to the Under-Classmen of Laurel High School. ? ' ’ ' i i i HERE WE ENTERED SINCE 1908, the old high school building has served its purpose faithfully. Many times it seemed as though the building would burst under the pressure of so many tramping feet. The old building was built to hold about 200 students. The large increase in the number of students in the last three or four years made it necessary for something to be done. In the summer of 1935 the new building was begun and the following school year saw confused classes held in the gymnasium and parts of the new building. However, before that year ended things were running smoothly with the new building complete. This building has adequate facilities for 300 students. HERE WE LEAVE 3|0R YOU, the end of one trail is now a reality: from this point new and divergent trails separate you not only from this school 0 but from each other. To part company with you would be exceedingly difficult were it not for the confidence we have in you that you are going to make good. Our four years of association have made you an important part of our world; your departure will not go unnoticed but its effect will be pleasantly ameliorated by the re- ceipt of infoiTnation concerning your progress during the years to come. There is a place in the world for each of you because each of you has some peculiar equipment that this complex social world needs. Do not betray yourself and you will not embarrass your school nor disappoint your community. FRED W. GRAFF. Senior Annual Staff CATHERINE CONRAD FAIE BAILEY ...... EDNA BORG EUNICE COULTER ... BOB PHYTHIAN LUCILLE HORNING .. ROBERT RANGER CLIFFORD PHILLIPS .... RUBY WEICHERT .... AUDREY WILSON..... ELEANOR STENERSON HELEN KIRCHEIS.... ........................... Editor .............. Assistant Editor Group Pictures ............. Business Manager Sport's Manager ........... Individual Pictures ................ Class Phophecy ................... Class Will ................ Song Sponsor ...Junior Class Representative ...Sophomore Class President Freshmen Class Representative THIS group was chosen to supervise the final piece of work in which the class as a whole participated. It may be said to represent the period placed at the end of four successful years of high school activity. The aim of this group has been to produce an annual that will bring many pleasureable recollections in the future, and to put into its pages fond memories of the days spent in Laurel High. FRED W. GRAFF Superintendent of Schools. University of Minnesota. B. A. Mathematics, Debate Coach. T. H. BENNETT. Principal Whiteworth College, B. A. Economics. Science, Sociology. Boys’ Athletic Coach. J. D. FELLOWS State Commercial Teachers’ College. Whitewater, Wisconsin. Commercial Course. Assistant Coach. Faculty MISS VIRGINIA RIGNEY University of Montana, B. A. English, Quill and Scroll, G. A. A., Journalism. Senior Sponsor. MISS FRANCES SCHOFIELD University of Minnesota, B. S. Science, Mathematics, Mechanical Drawing. Junior Sponsor. MISS EVA SUTHERLAND Montana State Normal College. University of Montana, B. A. University of California, A. M. Civics, Histories. MISS MARGARET E. TAYLOR Hastings College, Nebraska, B. A. Latin, Mathematics Freshmen Sponsor. MISS MYRTLE WOLD Concordia College, B. A. Moorehead, Minnesota, French, Ertglish. Library. Sophomore Sponsor MISS D. CAMILLA LUNDE Deaconess Hospital, Great Falls. University of Minnesota. B. S. School Nurse. MISS FLORENCE SHIRK Washburn College, A. B. Northwestern University. University of Wyoming. Music. Senior Class Officers MISS VIRGINIA RIGNEY BOB PHYTHIAN ....... CLIFFORD PHILLIPS FAIE BAILEY EUNICE COULTER Class Sponsor .... President Vice President .... Secretary .... Treasurer CLASS HISTORY 'ZJL IS the curtain rises we find that it SGJt is a beautiful September morning in 1933. Seventy-two freshman have just come onto the stage which is the old high school. These freshmen begin to learn their roles, to be accustomed to their teachers, new rules and classmates. As they become more acquainted to their roles their tasks seem much lighter. They are well represented in track, basktball. football, baseball, and on the debate team, in this act. At the Gridiron ball these freshmen receive the good behavior banner. The class is admitted free to the first all school party, as they sell the most copies of the first issue of Laurel Leaves that year. The Freshmen class officers are: president, Leona Willis; vice president, Billy Porter; secretary-treasurer, Catherine Conrad. The curtain falls leaving the present seniors a three months’ interlude to prepare for the second act. The second act reveals the sophomores of 1934, slightly depleted in number. In a contest to determine the class excelling in the sale of activity tickets, the sophomores win triumphantly. Sadie Leichtnam and Arline Cherry win places at the district scholarship meet held in Laurel. The sophomore class officers are: president, Leona Willis; vice president, Clifford Phillips; secretary, Faie Bailey; treasurer. Ruby Weichert. As the curtain rises on the third act of this school play, we find the juniors of 1935 under the supei-vision of Miss Dorothy Norton, who has succeeded Mrs. Stella Knaack who sponsored the class for two years. The scene is changed from the old high school to the new building which has just been completed. The juniors, instead of the customary three-act play produce two one-act plays: “The Pot Boiler,” and “The Teapot on the Rocks.” In the early spring the juniors give the Barn Dance following the school tradition. The annual prom and banquet is given by the class on May 2, carrying out a musical scheme of black and white decorations. This year we find leading the class: Bob Phythian, president; Clifford Phillips, vice president; Loretta Coy, secretary; Dorothy Kircheis, treasurer. The year of 1936 and 1937 is the time of the final act of this play. The seniors are under the sponsorship of a new leader, Miss Virginia Rigney. On December 21, the sen id's sponsor the annual Senior-Alumni Mixer. On May 7, the class pie-sents “A Crazy Mix-Up,” a comedy farce. On May 25 they have class night. This year the officers are president, Bob Phythian ; vice president, Clifford Phillips: secretary, Faie Bailey; treasurer, Eunice Coulter. Together this group has climbed to a turning point in their lives. Some will continue to higher goals and become professional players on the stage of life, while others will prove their merits as good amateurs. ARTHUR ARNOLD Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2; Football 2. FAIR BAILEY G. A. A. 1, 2, 4; District Scholarship 1. 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary 2, 4; Poster Club 2; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 4. CLARA BKHM 3, 4; Transferred from Park City. EDNA BORG District Scholarship 1. 2, 3, 4; Tri-D. 2; G. A. A. 1, 2. 4; Latin Club 1; Quid and Scroll 3, 4; Laurel Leaves 3, 4; Librarian 3. 4; State Scholarship 4; Pep Club 2; Annual Staff 4. IRM A BRANSTETTE R G. A. A. 4; General Science club 2: District Scholarship 1, 2. RUTH BRICKMAN RUTH BROHAUGH G. A. A. 1. 2, 3; Glee Club 4; District Scholarship 3, 4; General Science Club 1. EVA NG E LI N E BU DG E G. A. A. 2. 4; Librarian 3, 4; Pep Club, 3; Cheer Leader 4; Poster Club 2; Laurel Leaves 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4. TEDDY BUNDY Orchestra and Band, 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 4. ARLINE CHERRY G. A. A. 1, 2; Latin Club 1; Tri-D 2; Art Club 2; Laurel Leaves 2, 3, 4; District Scholarship 4. DOROTHY CHOPPER 3. 4; Transferred from Deaver, Wyoming. CATHERINE CONRAD Pep Club 2; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Laurel Leaves 1, 2, 3; Band and Orchestra, 1, 2. 3, 4; Librarian 4; Quull and Scroll 2, 2 Tri-D Glee Clubs 4; Double Trio 4; Annual Staff Editor; Class Play 4: 3. 4; EUNICE COULTER Tri-D 2; Glee Club 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Treasurer 4; Class Play 4; District Scholarship 4. LORETTA COY G. A. A. 1, 2 Librarian 2, 3; Class Play 3; Laurel Leaves 3, 4; Class Secretary 3; Tri-D 2; Glee Club 4; Double Trio 4; Latin Club 1; Class Play 4. HELENA FRANK G. A. A. 1, 2; Librarian 4; Glee Club 4; Laurel Leaves 4. RYNOLD FRANK Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; L. Club 2, 3, 4. LOUISE DAWSON GENE DeFRANCE 2. 3. 4. Transferred from Reed Point Football 2, 3. 4; Basketball 2. 3, 4; Track 2, 3. 4; L. Club 3. 4. NORMAN DRAKE Class Play 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Double Trio 4. AMELIA FRANK District Scholarship 1, J; G. A. A. 2; Laurel Leaves 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Double Trio 4; Principal’s Secretary 4. RUTH FITCHNER Librarian 3, 4; Tri-D 2; General Science Club 1. ALICE HAAGENSON Transferred in 1935; Pep Club 3; G. A. A. 4. GLADYS HABENER 3. 4; Transferred from Park City; Glee Club 4; Miss Rifcney’s Secretary, 4. EILEEN HARRISON G. A. A. 1. 2, 4; Glee Club 4; Double Trio 4. KATHLEEN HEEBNER G. A. A. 1, 2, 4; Laurel Leaves 2, 3, 1 (Co-Editor) 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; (President) 4; Pep Club 3; General Science Club 1. IRVIN McGINLEY 3. 4; Transferred from Glasgow, Montana. Class Play 3, 4; Boys' Glee Club 4; Double Trio 4. LUCILLE HORNING G. A. A. 1; Glee Club 4; Double Trio 4; Laurel Leaves 4; Annual Staff 4; General Science Club 1. DOROTHY KIRCHEIS G. A. A. 1, 2; Laurel Leaves 2, 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3( 4; Glee Club 4; Librarian 2, 3; Pep Club 3; Tri-D 2; Class Play 3; Class Treasurer 3; General Science Club 1; Latin Club 1; Scholastics 1. DONALD McMANUS PHILLIP MOTZKO Basketball 3; Class Play 3. MARGARET LaPRATH G. A. A. 1. 2; Laurel Leaves 4. SADIE LEICHTNAM District Scholarship 1. 2, 3, 4; Tri-D 2; Library 3, 4; Laurel Leaves 3, 4. State Scholarship 1, 2, 4. BEATRICE MILLER BERNICE MILLER MAXINE MOLER G. A. A. 1. 2; Laurel Leaves 3; Class Play 3; Glee Club 4. HELEN MUNYAN 3. 4; Transferred as Junior from Shepherd. LILLIE MUNYAN 3. 4; Transferred as Junior from Shepherd. CLIFFORD PHILLIPS Football 3, 4; Laurel Leaves 2, 3, 4 Class Plays 3. 4; Class Vice President 2, 3. 4; Track 3. BOB PHYTHIAN 2. 3. 4; Transferred from Billinas; Football 2, 3. 4; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 2. 3, 4; L. Club 2. 3, 4; Class President 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4. BILL PORTER Laurel Leaves 1, 2, 3, 4; Band and Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4; Debate 3, 4; Class Play 3; Dramatic Club 2; Quill and Scroll 3, 4. HELEN PORTER Laurel Leaves 3, 4; Class Play 3; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Glee Club 2f 3. HAROLD PRICE Glee Club 4; Class Play 3. JOSEPHINE QUINN 1. 2, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2; Glee Club 4; Librarian 4. DALE ROYSDON Basketball 1, 2; Debate 3, 4; Orchestra and Band 1, 2; Glee Club 4. ALBERT SHAY KENNETH SHAY Declamation 1; Tri-D 2; Class Play 3; Glee Club 4. RUBY WEICHERT VIRGINIA SHAY G. A. A. 1; General Science Club 2: Laurel Leaves 3, 4; Glee Club. IRMA STEFFAN Scholastics 3; Glee Club 4. LYDIA SPOMER G. A. A. 1. 2; Laurel Leaves 3, 4; District Scholarship 2, 3 Librarian 4. G. A. A. 1; Librarian 3; Glee Club 4; Laurel Leaves 4; Class Play 3; Annual Staff 4. VIRGINIA WILLIAMS G. A. A. 1. 2, 4; Glee Club 4: Double Trio 4. HELEN WINTERS G. A. A. 1, 2, 4; Laurel Leaves 1, 2, 3, 4 Declamation 1, 2 Tri-D 2; Class Play 3. GEORGE DAVIS General Science Club 1. FRED ROOLEY Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2. 3. 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; MARY KOSTIC PEGGY BRANSTETTER (Not Graduating) G. A. A. 1. 2. 4; Glee Club 4. YVONNE DRURY (Not Graduatin' ) Class Play 3; Librarian 4. ROSE REITER (Not Graduating) RAYMOND THAYER (Not Graduating) Class Song (By EUNICE COULTER) Tune: “Rendezvous With A Dream” When we leave, our dear old high, We will remember you, remember you. With a sigh. For our cares, were small and few, And we were happy here, so happy here, Friends with you. And so we say, dear old high school. We’ll miss you so much, and through the Years In the future. We’ll store happy dreams, dreams of you. And so at last, we say adieu. We will remember you, remember you. Dear old high. Class Poem (By LOUISE DAWSON) LIFE’S VOYAGE As, when sailing o’er the ocean In our frail ships of life; As, through storms of fierce commotion. Causing waves of bitter strife; As, through days of peaceful sailing When the skies above are blue, If we are or are not failing. Laurel High, we’ll think of you. When, by chance, we drop our anchor In the port of deep despair. If a butcher or a banker. Let’s not leave our anchor there. Take it up and travel onward To success. And then still true, Laurel High School, we ll look forward To our home port and to you. SENIOR CLASS COLORS: Silver and Green. CLASS FLOWER: Roses. CLASS MOTTO: “Build for Character and Not for Fame.” DEVINE. FRANK GUNTER. OSCAR SENIORS NOT GRADUATING BRANSTETTER. RANGER. ROBERT LYONS. FOREST SCHEIDECKER, DONALD PEGGY DRURY. WHEELER. GLENN THAYER. RAYMOND REITER. ROSE YVONNE E, the seniors of 1937 are gathered together on this very solemn occasion to bequeath and transmit our valuable assets to those behind us who may find them worthwhile. Duly drawn up and sworn to on this 25th day of May, nineteen hundred and thirty-seven. ARTICLE I Section I—To our beloved superintendent, Fred W. Graff, we leave our deepest reverence, loyalty and gratitude for all he has done for us in our four years in Laurel High. Section II—To T. H. Bennett, we leave all the hair-brained football plays and players which he can dig up in Laurel High; also we will our obedience and love, to him whom we have so grately learned to respect. Section III—To the faculty in 'general we leave all the scoldings, quarrels, etc., that we have had with them and that we wish to forget; also the hopes that they will miss our mischievous manner just a little. Section IV—Sorrowfully we leave to the beautiful new high school any marks, scratches, spit-wads, or waste paper which may be found lying around, and also our dearest remembrance of the many opportunities it offered us. ARTICLE II Section I—Doris Mart-hand wills her position as Champion Gum-Cracker of Laurel High to Rose Ellen Foley, and Freddie Hilgert to any one who wrants him. Section II—Bill Porter leaves his ability for debating to Jackson Parker, for since Jackson won't be big enough to crash a line next year he may be able to talk his way through. Section III—Evangeline Budge leaves all the cold cream jars behind her. Section IV—Ruby Weichert leaves her ability to hold a boy whether he wants to be held or not to Florence Ranger, and her neat appearance for those who need to take the hint. Section V—Sadie Leichtnam wills her recent boyish bob to Gertrude Gilles along with the many comments. Section VI—Albert Shay is sorry to say that he has no gift for the remaining classes as he is taking Alice Haagenson with him. Section VII—Loretta Coy, telling us that she has grown tired of it, leaves her giggle to Helene Roberts with the hope that she will be more successful using it than the one she already has. Section VIII—George Davis leaves his special brand of hair oil to Lloyd Shay with hopes that it will help him just a little—sorry Lloyd, but you will have to inquire about the brand. Section IX—Louise Dawson leaves her shyness to Ruth Heebner, for modesty is the greatest charm a 'girl can possess. Section X—Catherine Conrad leaves her habit of sleeping—just to get rid of it. She doesn’t think it worth leaving to anyone. Section XI—Eunice Coulter leaves her position as ideal girl of the senior class to anyone who thinks they can take her place. Section XII—Eileen Harrison passes on to Bud Edwards the red hair willed to her by Eleanor Price. Section XIII—Bob Ph.vthian leaves his “way with the women to Eddie Burke with the hopes that Eddie doesn't have as much trouble with it. Section XIV—Lillie Munyan leaves her hair-dress to Irene Russell—just in case. Section XV—Helen Munyan leaves her place as Miss Sutherland’s assistant to Margaret Harper. Section XVI—Helen Winters leaves her pleasingly plump appearance to anyone w-ho may need to improve their figure. Section XVII—Kenneth Shay wills his frowrn to Russell Packard. Don’t make too much of it, Russ. Section XVIII—Dorothy Chopper leaves her quiet and reserved ways to Jimmie Myers. There’s your chance, Jimmie. Section XIX—Norman Drake leaves his tenor voice to Gene Daniels so that he can change off whenever he chooses. Section XX—Don McManus leaves his supply of siams behind, we hope; and his slowness just to be rid of it. Section XXI—Harold Price leaves his January’s spring fever to anyone who gets cold in the summertime. Section XXII—Clara Behm leaves her slacks to Mary- Baird. Never mind! the first hundred years are the hardest. Section XXIII—Art Arnold leaves his passiveness to the overwrought Freshmen. Make good use of it Freshmen, it’s a fine art. Section XXIV—Ruth Brickman leaves her avoirdupois to Mary Baird. Section XXV—Amelia Frank wills her quietness to Jessie McGinley, feeling that he can make 'good use of it. Section XXVT—Lydia Spomer leaves her dimples to Dorothy Graff. Who knows, they might come in handy. Section XXVII—Faie Bailey, understanding that Helen Kircheis desires them, leaves her well plucked eye brows to the little lady. Section XXVIII—Ruth Brohaugh leaves her secretarial appearance to Betty Evert, and just leaves her moody habits behind. Section XXIX—Josephine Quinn wills her sweet and charming attitude to Loraine Allen and her ability to blush to Imogene Bohan. Section XXX—Gladys Habener leaves her resemblance to Katherine Hepburn to Kathleen Starkey. Section XXXI—Clifford Phillips leaves his comic al tactics to somebody else. Cliff wants to be taken seriously for a change, we think. Section XXXI—Bernice Miller leaves Laurel High in a joyful state. Ah, Bernice, we wonder why? Section XXXIII—Beatrice Miller leaves dear old Laurel High nothing. She is worrying about Bernice leaving her in the lurch. Is that true Beatts? (Continued) Section XXXIV—Margaret LaPrath wills her ability to converse on any subject to Esther Lais, and her position as staff typist to anyone who has the patience. Section XXXV—Kay Heebner wills her place as editor to the next one and her friendly attitude to Lorraine Segler. Section XXXVI—Arline Cherry leaves her position as Mr. Graff’s secretary to Martha Ostwald, and her forwardness to Doris Clemens. Don't use it too much, Doris. Section XXXVII—Dorothy Kircheis wills her ever changing hair styles to any of the girls who may find them useful. Ask Faie Hailey about them. Section XXXVIII—Fred Rooley leaves his excellent athletic ability to Taro Fukado, with the hopes that he will follow Kay’s footsteps; also Fritz sadly leaves Betty Evert to follow' him. Section XXXIX—Gene DeFrance wills his ability to grow a beard to I awrence DeFrance. We don’t think it fair that Gene got all the whiskers in the family. Section XL—Alice Mogan leaves her pug nose to Henry Reiter. Section XLI—Irma Branstetter can’t think of anything to leave. W?e guess she’s already 'given the school everything she’s got. Section XLI1—Irma Stef fan leaves her poetic ability to the Juniors in general, for goodness knows they’ll need it next year. Section XLIII—Edna Borg wills her scholastic rating in Steno II to Betty Evert. With a little effort on your part, Betty, you should make the trip to Bozeman next yeyar. Section XLIV—Alice Haagenson wills her girlish feminity to Rosemary Speckeen. Section XLVI—Helena Frank wills her ability to tell fairy tales to Bert Kucera. Section XLVII—Maxine Moler wills her curly locks to Dorothy Fitchner. If you don’t want them Dorothy we are sure Maxine will find good use of them. Section XLVIII—Virginia Shay leaves her lisp to Clair Breckenridge. It has a soothing effect on a moonlight night, Clair. Section XLIX—Virginia Williams wills her sedate manner to Edythe Parker. Section L—Dale Roysdon leaves his truck to George Shearer so that George won’t have to walk so far. Section LI—Phil Motzko wills his desire to get ahead to Archie Derychere, for we’re quite sure that he needs it. Section LII—Irvin McGinley leaves his reputation as a nice hoy to Edward Wright with hopes that Edward learns to live up to it. Section LIII—Ruth Fitchner leaves her librarian position to Bud Palmer so he w'on’t have to spend so much time going back and forth. Section LIV—Rynold Frank leaves his ability to win the prize waltz to Bernard Palmer. Section LV—Helen Porter wills her earnest endeavor to Elroy McManus. Section LVI—Mary Kostic wills her affinity to go to Billings High School to Billy Dinsmoore. Section LVII—Lucille Homing wills her ability to skip the last few weeks of school to Elizabeth Lee and the others who would like to. Class Prophecy WE have now taken interest in the future of the graduating class of 1987. The scene is twenty years from now; proceeding we find: Faie Bailey is the president of the largest dress designing company in Paris. She has just put her latest handiwork on the market; it is a light costume equipped with two super machine-guns and a gas mask in case of a predicted invasion by the Eskimos, who have become a world power. Clara Behni has taken the task of educating the backward population of Africa. She says they are fine pupils since she persuaded them to hand over their spears and shields five years ago. Edna Borg has become an English teacher in the University of Antartica; her class of penguins are mastering the language wonderfully under her excellent supervision. Irma Branstetter has become editor of the Poet’s Corner in The Mossmain Times. Mossmain has become a thriving center since all the people of Laurel have scattered all over the world. Ruth Brickman has been made the sole heir to the estate of her uncle who died recently. She has become the owner of the old Empire State Building; she plans to remodel it and make an apartment house out of it. Ruth Brohaugh has become Ministeress of Propaganda for Adolf Hitler, Jr. It is said that she has been having personal affairs with him and we sec that she has persuaded him to shave off the mustache for which his deceased father had set the design in the future German dictatorship. Evangeline Budge has started a thriving business and is making a comfortable living. She has made use of her soothing voice by hiring out to read bedtime stories to children who can’t or won't go to sleep while Mamma is entertaining the Ladies’ Club. Arline Cherry is the private secretary to Franklin D. Roosevelt who has just been appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Dorothy Chopper is touring the world to get material for the book she is going to write on the customs of the races. Catherine Conrad has become owner of the New York Times but she has changed it to an evangelistic sheet and is now trying to reform the crimson movements of today’s society through her fiery editorials. Eunice Coulter has just won the Pulitzer play prize for the play she wrote entitled, “Back In ’37.” This play depicts the conditions of twenty years ago and compares them with those of modern times. Loretta Coy has nobly taken upon herself to personally speak in every larfce city and try to reform the crimson antics of our people. She is hand in glove with the evangelist, Catherine Conrad. Louise Dawson is translating the Chinese classic novel “Fui Tu Yui” in “Sing Sing Long.” She is under the auspices of the University of Hangchow. Ruth Fitchner is the world’s leading designer of the new Ultra Modern neon signs. These works of art are considered valuable, and Ruth’s newest style neon sign has a motion picture attached to the side. Amelia Frank is in South America’s jungles, working to obtain woman suffrage. Helena Frank is now head librarian in the Graff National Library in Washington, D. C. This library was dedicated to the people of the United States by Fred W. Graff. Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Alice Haagenson has been happily married for fifteen years to her old high school beau—Albert Shay. Gladys Habener is now a noted astronomer. She purchased the old Eifel Tower of Paris, remodeled it, and is now establishing her observatory on top of it. Eileen Harrison is the greatest aviatrix of the day. She has just completed her round-the-world hop from New York by way of both poles. Kay Heebner is at the head of the faculty at the University of Vladivostock, also writes poetry in Russian. Lucille Horning is the most popular soprano in America. She is contracted with N. B. C. television hook-up. Dorothy Kircheis is now the owner of the Pan-American Airways. She plans to extend a branch line from Florida to Nome, Alaska. Margaret LaPrath has married a Rockefeller heir and she is thinking of building a private garage in the old Madison Square Garden, which she has just purshased. Sadie Leichtnam is the instructor of physics and chemistry at the Honolulu College for the feebleminded. She is thinking of accepting a position at the Warm Springs Institute at Warm Springs, Montana. Doris Marchand is the world’s champion table tennis player. She also has a hobby of dueling with pistols. She challenges all comers in either of these sports. Beatrice and Bernice, the Miller twins, are as inseparable now as they were in high school twenty years ago. They live in identical houses, have married twins, and each proudly pushes a preambulator for twins down the avenue every Sunday afternoon, unless they are riding in their new super speedsters. Alice Mogan is cooking in the largest cafe in Paris. It’s the style now to ask for that old-fashioned cooking, as many people don’t trust these concentrated food value pills. Maxine Molar is at the head of the American Female Doctors’ Union. She is planning a strike as she claims the patients are not paying union wages. Helen and Lillie Munyan are residing in Molt, Montana, now. They have both been married to millionaires for the last ten years and they are donating funds for the new city hall to be erected ir. Molt. Josephine Quinn is at the head of the English department at Mossmain high school. Virginia Shay has married an income tax collector and has acquired his talent for finding the shirking taxpayer, but she uses it on his salary. Lydia Sporner has bought a penthouse in New York and spends most of her time writing histories of the nations. Class Prophecy (Continued) Irma Steffan is organizing a movement to put. all men in the home where they belong. She claims that they are gaining too much power in this woman's world. Ruby Weichert is planning to try her new Race-mobile on the Utah salt flats. Last month she attained a speed of four hundred and fifty miles per hour. And to think that twenty years ago Ruby had to be contented with seventy! Virginia Williams is making a tour of the world in her husband's diesel yacht. Helen Winters is now writing grand opera for the old Metropolitan Opera Company. Arthur Arnold runs the only pharmacy in Spur-ling, Montana—Arthur is quite an inventor also; has just patented a determent to fleas. Teddy Bundy is playing a saxaphone for the Mongolian all-nation orchestra. When he gets back to America he plans to introduce the Mongolian popular swing hit to our country. George Davis is trying a new venture in farming—raising oats in the Artie circle. Gene DeFrance is coaching football at Montana State College; his most severe rival is Fred Rooley of Montana U. Norman Drake is scenario writer for the largest studio in Hollywood. Rynold Frank is now playing professional football; it is through his influence that football has remained a popular sport. Don McManus is running a rabbit farm in the junction of Lauiel, Montana—at one time Don had ambitious toward the bright lights of the big cities. Phil Motzko is running a general store in the little town of San Francisco; he likes the quiet of the Chinese district. Clifford Phillips is a noted scientist; he has had so much success with his rocket snips in their trial flights to the moon, that he has decided to ask for a volunteer to go in the next one, although he hasn't quite figured as to what happens after one arrives on the moon. Bob Phythian is now Admiral of the U. S. navy; he is thinking of taking a teaching position in Annapolis. Bill Porter is professor of debate at Princeton; and Bill has plenty of wind left from his old debating days. Harold Price is the most noted criminal lawyer in the nation. He has just freed the world’s worst criminal, Flatty Foote from the death sentence. Fred Rooley is coaching football at the University of Montana. He is confident that he will defeat Gene DeFrance’s team in the Butte game next November. Dale Roysdon sells furniture at the south pole, but he has taken on a side line of real estate dealing; he owns nearly a whole state on this continent, and is running for president on the Liberty ticket. Albert Shay owns the largest beet hacienda ;n Montana. He has been happily married to Alice Haagenson for fifteen years. Kenneth Shay has become a hermit and is going into the business of manufacturing tombstones. Donald Scheidecker is the musical director in ♦he popular resort of captured evildoers, Alcatraz Island. Rose Reiter has inherited the largest munitions factor} in the world; in order to make money she is spreading propaganda to all the big powers so that she may start a war. Oscar Gunter is now at the head of the F. B. I. He is at present in hot pursuit of a gang of international jewel thieves. Forest Lyons is trying to introduce facism to the Eskimos. It is rumored that he is starting a revolution. Glenn Wheeler is a brave pioneer, and is planning to volunteer to steer scientist Clifford Phillips’ next rocket ship to the moon. Robert Ranger has s‘arted a business of writing epitaphs on tombstones. He is now writing his own, and expects an order from Glenn Wheeler any time. Back row—Jackson Parker, James Russell, Henry Reiter, Clarence Rooley, Lloyd Shay, Edward Wright, George Shearer, Bertha Zier, Elaine Rash, Wilma Smith, Ruth Sandman, Lorraine Segler, Kathleen Starkey, Merle Teeters, Opal Wright, Audrey Wilson, Reese Price. Third row—Dorothy Graff, Clara Graves, Ruth Heebner, Roy Horning, Pete Shriener, Katherine Kass, Burt Kucera, Donald Libecap. Clara Leis, Elizabeth Lee, Elroy McManus, Donald Motzko, Martha Ost-wait, Henry Ostwalt. Marguerite Palmer. Second row—Oliver Durham, Raymond Drake, Laurence DeFrance, Gene Daniels. Archie Deryckere, Caroline Dull, Betty Evert. Leonard Foley, Fred Feuerbachor, Dorothy Fitchner, Iola Gowan, Lydia Grad-wolt. Front row'—Dena Otis, Bud Edwards, Rose Ellen Foley, Paul Shively, Edward Burke, Clair Brecker.-ridge, Imogene Bohan, Robin Cook, and Madeline Claybourne. Class sponsor. Miss Schofield. Junior Class WE find the Junior Class quite a different group from the green Freshmen who entered the high school on September 4, 1934. From the leadership of a boy in that year, we find the class in the hands of Dena Otis as president with the help of Bud Edwards as vice-president, Rose Ellen Foley as secretary, and Paul Shively as treasurer. Under the sponsorship of Miss Schofield for all three years, the class has jogged merrily along. On March 19, 1937, they presented “The Night Cry,” a three-act mystery comedy. On Friday, April 16, a hay ride was given for the class preceding the annual Bam Dance for the entire high school. On May 15, the class sponsored the Annual Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom, using the theme of a vineyard, which made a beautiful background for the formal dance of the year. Hack row—Florence Ranker, Helene Roberts, James Russell, Burdette Rash, Alex Robertus, Francis Miller, Howard Pewitt, Ed Stankey. Fourth row—Roy Sandman, Warren Slater, Elnora Stenercon, Helen Stauffer, Erma Shay, Loretta Zeigler, Vivian Svnhorst, Phillip Banberg, Homer Wheeler, Mat'ra Wold, Mary Zeir. Third row—Marjorie Goldsmith, Margaret Frank, Gertrude Gilles, Elroy Gilles, Alex Gradwald, Margaret Harper, Frances Huber, Freddie Hilgert. Esther Lais, Helen Leis, Elaine Leppink, Leona Murdock, Marie Dickson, Audrey Forsyth, and Marjorie Dix. Second row—Clara Batt, Billy Bray, Bruce Bliss, Roscoe Branstetter. Edwaid Butler, Arthur Bar-tholf, Eugene Clark, Elvin Carlson, Doris Clemens, Geraldine Cook, Frieda Coulter, and Allen Crans. Front row—Bob Freund, Glen Roysdon, Margaiet Nelson, Rosemary Speckeen, Arthur Albright, Lorraine Allen, Margaret Adams, Leone Barker, and Mary Baird. Sophomore Class UNDER the sponsorship of Miss Myrtle Wold, last year’s freshmen have reached the second step in high school. Chosen this year to act as leaders of the class are: Bob Freund, president; Glen Roysdon, vice president; Margaret Nelson, secretary, and Rosemary Speckeen, treasurer. On September 8, 1936, the enrollment of this class reached the number of fifty-six. The group lost from its membership, Robert Crow, through death. The Sophomore; class entertained the high school with an all high school paily given on November 13. Back row—Mary Price, Walter Reiter. Irene Russell, Florence Schwad, Donald Shay, Gene Slater, Donald Stenersen. Billy Teeters, Cozette Thayer, Phyllis Wise L J. Winters, Joe Wold, Clarence Wright, Irene Yager, Helene Zier. Fourth row—Ruben Beringer, Betty Jo McCracken, Richard McMullin, Tennis Milligan, Delmer Morrison, David Kiedrowski, Louise Motzko, James Myers. Wilbur Kirsh, Anita Orndorff, Amelia Ostwa d, Bernard Palmer, Edythe Parker. Third row—Maxine Grady, Doris Gunter, Murdy Haagenson, Robert Hale, Jesse McGinley, Viola Harper, Helen Kircheis, Rose Knaub, Victor Kurk, Donald Lyons, Marie Martain, Billy Mote. Second row—Weslev Chappell, Erma Collova, Francis Dixon, Vernon Drake, Richard Finch, Tom Finch. Bill Fox, Esther Fox, Ruth Frank, Virginia Freund, Taro Fukado, Sue Fujio, Bertha Gomer. First Row—Wilbur DeNittis, president; Lela Oowen, vice president; Ella Mae Coombs, secretary; Charles Shay, treasurer; Clara Bott, Stuart Boyd, Florence Bohan, Alta Boylan, Dorothy' Boylan, Inez Branstetter, Lester Burke. Freshman Class SEPTEMBER 8 saw the arrival of a group of freshies who walked for the first time, up the steps of the Laurel High School. They elected Wilbur DeNittis as president, Lela Gowen as vice president, Ella Mae Coombs as secretary, and Charles Shay as treasurer. Miss Margaret Taylor was their advisor to help them over the rough spots during the year. The major activity of this class was a Saint Patrick s Day party given March 17. This party enabled them to use their well known color, “green.” The gymnasium was elaborately decorated carrying out the traditional shamrock, by using a color scheme of green and white. Freddie Hiljjert, Gene Daniels, Supt. Fred W. Graff, Dale Roysdon, Bill Porter. Debate LOOKING over the debate season of 1936-37, we find that the Laurel debate squad had a very successful and instructive year, under the tutelage of Superintendent Fred W. Graff. The first part of the year, non-decision debates were held for platform experience, snappy answers, and tests of avoiding the irresistible pitfalls of the opponent. Discussions of this type were held with Fromberg, Roberts, Columbus, Billings, Bozeman, and Lewistown. The entire squad participated, taking opposite sides for almost every issue of the question. Resolved: “That all Electric Utilities Should be Govemmentaliy Owned and Operated.” As the cmlain for the debate season drew to a close, the subdistrict tournament for this part of Montana was held at Laurel on April 26. The teams entering included Columbus, Roberts, Fromberg and Laurel. The tournament team from Laurel was composed of Dale Roysdon and Bill Porter. After much heated discussion the judge. Prof, llawkes of the Eastern Montana Nonnal School, rendered his decision in favor of Laurel. Roberts received second place. By winning the subdistrict tournament of this vicinity the Laurel squad was entitled to meet Butte the winner of the other district division. This meeting was held on neutral grounds at Bozeman, during High School Week. The decision went to Butte. As a reward for the long months of exhaustive research and practice, each member of the debate squad will receive one-fourth of a credit and a high school letter of award. “The Night Cry,” is the story of uninvited guests at Hermit Gables, the country place of the fashionable Harris Winsted Partridge. Count Bemhardi takes his place as a mysterious person while “Piggy” attempts to take the part of Bemhardi not knowing that the real person will show up. Joan and Virginia cringing in terror whenever a bough brushed against the window pane, feared that the “Night Cry,” the scavenger of dark hours, who tortured and robbed without mercy, would come up there. The mysterious maid and the horified other characters lead the play to a dramatic conclusion of explanation. This play was given by the Junior Class on March 19, under the direction of Miss Myrtle Wold. Dramatics “A Crazy Mix-Up” presents three girls, Lee Julian. Crystal Craig, and Paula Roberts of the art colony of Washington trying to get along when they don’t know that fortune is just around the comer. Lee enters a designing contest, open for men only. Before long a telegram is received revealing that Mr. Julian has won the prize and a man would be sent to talk with him. The girls fix up a scheme which fails, but through the determination of Lee’s mother, they manage to receive the five thousand dollar reward. This play was given May 7, by the Senior Class, under the direction of Miss Virginia Rigney. J L I S T I C The Laurel Leaves, in 1934 carried the Class “B” loving cup, and also the first class rating from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. In 1935 it slipped to second place in Missoula and held this same position in 1936 and 1937. In 1937. it again received the first class honor rating from the National Scholastic Press Association. The Laurel Leaves has become one of the most important outside activities the school has ever sponsored. It is hoped that the Laurel Leaves will be continued as part of this school’s activities. The Stella R. Chapter of Quill and Scroll began in the year of ’31 The purpose of this society is to acquaint high school journalists with the accompanying features of the journalistic field. It has sponsored a creative story and poem contest, joint meetings with other chapters and the usual annual banquet. Five members represented Laurel Leaves at the Inter-Scholastic meet at the State University. Back row—Alex Robertus, Russell Packard, Gene Daniels, Norman Drake, Harold Price, Kenneth Shay, George Shearer, Ervin McGinley. Front row—Walter Reiter, Jesse McGinley, Donald Scheidecker, Fredie Hilgert, T. J. Winters, Richard McMullan, Bernard Palmer, Clarence Wright, Glenn Roysdon, Arthur Albrient Boys' Glee Club The Boys’ Glee Club, under the instruction of Miss Florence Shirk, is something new in this school, as this was its first year of existence. However, a great many boys have found it a very interesting activity. The boys have accomplished the singing of three and four part songs. In addition to taking an important part in the musical given April 27, to celebrate Music Week, they have entertained at a number of civic organizations. MUSIC Boys' Double Trio In close connection with the Boys’ Glee Club is the Boys’ Double Trio. These are the boys who can sing and have tried the hardest. They practiced regularly and have entertained with some very interesting part songs. First .w-Ii-ma Steffan, Vivian Synhorst. Kathleen Starkey, Rosemary Speckeen, Vir- ginia Williams, Audrey Wilson, Bertha Zier, Hslene Zier, Mary Zier. Second row—Clara Leis, Elaine Leppink, Doris Marchaml, Maxine Moler. Marie Martian, Betty Jo MrCraeken, Dolly Nelson, Martha O.stwald, Marguerite l'almer, Josephine Quinn, Florence Ranger, Heiene Roberts, Virginia Shay. Third row—Betty Kvert, Margie Goldsmith. Amelia Frank, Virginia Freund, Helene Frank, t.ela Gowen. Maxine Grady, Bertha Goner, Gertrude Gilles, Viola Harper. Eileen Harrison, Dorothy Kireheis, Helen Kircheis. Fourth row—Clara Batt, Irma Branstetter, Peggy Branstetter, Inez Branstetter. Ruth Brohaugh, Catherine Conrad, Madge Claybome, Eunice Coulter. Ella Mae Coombs. Loretta Coy, Irina Colova. Girls’ Glee Club The Girls’ Glee Club was for the first time in five years given a part in the regular activities of Laurel High. They have practiced hard on three and four part songs which are known and loved by all. The object of this teaching is merely to teach the girls the appreciation of music and connect them with some of the ideas of music rather than for the subject itself. They are given one-fourth credit for their work and are under the instruction of Miss Florence Shirk. DEPARTMENT Girls’ Mixed Double Trio One of the smaller groups of musicians during the year of 1938 and ’37 was the Girls’ Mixed Double Trio. This group was organized by Miss Florence Shirk, instructor of .singing, in the fall of 1936. They entertained at many public and school functions, including a Rotana dinner, P. T. A., School Assemblies, and an L. L. Club dinnex-. Loretta Coy, Catherine Conrad, Dorothy Kircheis, Eileen Harrison, Eunice Coulter, Amelia Frank. Senior Girls’ Double Trio Closely connected with the ideas and principles of the Girls’ Glee Club is the Senior Double Trio. This consists of six girls who appeared to have at least just a little, talent and who were willing to give the time needed to master part songs. They have entertained on several occasions: School Assembly, P. T. A., L. L. Club, Ladies’ Aid, and at the Rotana Club. Back row—Pete Schriner, Lela Gowen, Maxine Grade, Catherine Conrad, Kathleen Starkey, Freddie Hilffert,. Front row—Gene Daniels, Russell Packard, Oliver Durham, Teddy Bundy, Richard Finch, Tom Finch. Band and Orchestra The Band and Orchestra has until this year been the only musical training offered in the schools. This training is under the supervision of Paul Enevoldsen of Billings. Two days a week he comes to Laurel to give private lessons and to conduct group practices. The Orchestra has played at several public affairs including the Junior and Senior Class plays and took part in the celebration of Music Week on April 27. The Band and Orchestra consists of about thirty-seven pupils ranging from beginners to four-year students. The above pictured are those of the Orchestra and Band attending high school. Standing:—Helena Frank, Margie Goldsmith, Dorothy Graff, Ruth Heebner, Sadie Leichtnam, Lvdia Sporr.er, Mafra Wold. Sitting—Leona Barker, Edna Borg. Evangeline Budge, Catherine Conrad, Ruth Fitchner. Librarians The librarian’s duties are numerous but the most important duty is checking out of books to those who wish them and to keep the library neat and attractive. The greatest aim is to be polite, try to help everyone and to be willing to use extra time to take care of the books. Twenty-five non-fiction and thirteen fiction books were added to the library this year. These books, were selected from lists of interesting books contributed from other schools, as their choice of good literature. Under the supervision of Miss Myrtle Wold and assisted by the head librarian, Sadie Leichtnam, and twelve other librarians, the library has rendered helpful service. First row—Mary Price, Helene Roberts, Marguerite Palmer, Florence Ranger, Irene Russell, Irma Shay, Kleanora Stenerson, Cozette Thayer, Audrey Wilson, Phyllis Wise, Helen Winters, Bertha Zier, Helene Zier. Second row—Viola Harper, Eileen Harrison, Kathleen Heebner, Ruth Heebner, Alice Haagenson, Helen Kircheis, Leona Murdock, Betty Jo McCracken, Marie Martin, Louise Motzko, Anita Omdorff, Amelia Ostwald, Helen Ostwald. Third row—-Geraldine Cook. Freda Coulter, Betty Evert, Sue Fu.iio, Ruth Frank, Margaret Frank, Gertrude Gilles, Margie Goldsmith, Iola Gowen, Lela Gowwen, Dorothy Graff, Clara Graves. Fourth row—Evangeline Budge, Margaret Adams, Faie Bailey, Edna Borg, Alta Boylan, Dorothy Boylan, Inez Branstetter, Irma Branstetter, Peggy Branstetter, Madeline Cla.vborne, Irma Colova. Girls’ Athletic Association G. A. A. has been inactive since 1934, when Mrs. Stella Knaack was sponsor, until Miss Virginia Rigney started it again in 1936. This enabled the senior girls of 1936 to get their three-striped sweaters. If G. A. A. had been earned on all four years they would have been four-year girls this year and had a choice of rewards. G. A. A. was started for the year 1936-37 with hikes every Tuesday and Thursday afternoons after school. During the time in which the gymnasium was being refloored the group met in the study hall and points of etiquette were stressed. After this was completed gymnasium work began. During the year the G. A. A. helped sponsor the sale of Tuberculosis seals and decorated two show windows down town dining the Red Cross diive. A pageant, “The Doll Shop,” written by Helen Winters was presented in April with forty-eight members of the athletic group taking part. The proceeds from the pageant went toward the purchasing of the letters, caps and sweaters for the girls rewards. Front row—Left to right: Eddie Burke, K nold Frank, Fred Rooley, Bob Phythian, Oli' Durham, Clifford Phillips, Gene DeFrance, Burt Kucera, Leonard Foley. Second row—Jackson Parker, Lawrence DeFrance, Frank Devine, Edward Russell, P Horning, Paul Shively, Jiggs DeNittis. Back row—J. D. Fellows, assistant coach; Edward Butler, Clarence Rooley, Donald Mo ko, and Coach T. H. Bennett. Laurel’s football team of 1936 set the best record of any football team in the history of the school. Out of seven games played, they lost only one. That game was with a tough Harlowton eleven for the Yellowstone division championship. Laurel rolled up 119 points to their opponents 26. Season’s scores were: Laurel 20, Billings B 0: Laurel 27, Worden 6; Laurel 14, Cavbon 0; Laurel 13, Columbus 6; Laurel 19-19, Big Timber 0-7; Laurel 0, Harlowton 6. The seniors on the team that will not be back next year are: Fred Rooley, a four-year man and captain; Rynold Frank, a three-year man and tackle; Bob Phythian, a three-year man and quarter-back; Clifford Phillips, a two-year man and guard; and Gene DeFrance, a two-year man and guard. The Lettermen’s Club has been an inactive organization for the past two years. It is composed of all the boys who earned letters in any sport. Front row—Left to right: Jackson Parker, Rynold Frank, Clifford Phillips, Bob Phythian, Oliver Durham, Fred Rooley, Gene DeFrance, Leonard Foley. Back row—Lawrence DeFrance, Howard Pewitt, Burt Kucera, Roy Horning, Coach T. VI. Bennett, Eddie Burke, Paul Shively, Oscar Gunter. Front row—Jack Parker, Eddie Fiurke, Fred Rooley, Coach T. H. Bennett, Bob Phythian, lliver Durham, and Captain Leonard Foley. Second row-—-Homer Wheeler, Lawrence DeFrance, Burt Kucera, Cliff Phillips, Clarence ooley, Gene DeFrance, Bob Freund. The Laurel Basketball squad of '37 hung up a record for the future teams to hold as their goal. They won the tri-county league with seven wins and no loses. In the district tournament held in Laurel, the Locomotives took second, being defeated by Red Lodge in the championship game 32-17. The Laurel team, probably the smallest and fastest we have ever had, scored 581 points to their opponents 420. Men who will not be back next year are Fred Rooley, Bob Phythian. Gene DeFrance, and Cliff Phillips. Coach T. H. Bennett reports that the ’37 track squad of seventeen boys is the largest squad in the history of the school. In the dual meet between Carbon County High School and Laurel High School, Laurel won by 99 2-3 to 52 1-3 points. In the tri-county meet held April 24 in Columbus, Laurel won first with 65A points. Other meets were: A night meet at the Billings high school stadium, the Polytechnic meet, the state meet in Missoula at which laurel’s half-mile relay team set a new Class B record of 1:37.2. Back row—Donald Shay, Lester Burke, Kenneth Shay, Roy Horning, Clifford Phillips Archie Deryckere, Irvin McGinley. . Front row—Lawrence DeFrance, Leonard Foley, Clarence Rooley. Donald Motzko, Charle Shay, Oliver Durham, Eddie Burke, Fred Rooley, Oscar Gunter, Gene DeFrance, and Coacl T. H. Bennett. AUTOGRAPHS •« 4