Laurel High School - Laurels Yearbook (Laurel, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1948 volume:

Jhe Laurels of 1948 Publication By Seniors of 1948 LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL Laurel, Montana Co-editors Bonnie Barr, Joyce Ness Business Manager Jackie Renner 1. The one on the left. 2. Looks like a desert. 3. Spring. 4. Drop the handkerchief, 6. Taking it easy. Leroy. 7. Glamour girls. 5. Chorus line. PAGE TWO JMr. Qraff's Message Commencement time undoubtedly causes you to think of events that have become realities; you are reliving the immediate past. Yet the whole purpose of the program that has commencement as its objective is to focus your attention on the events that are to come; the future, not the past, is your concern. You are in a sense a peculiar group in that it is difficult to determine whether you are a fortunate or an unfortunate one; to have been born thirty years earlier or later might have been better or your birthday might be just right. Prosperity appears to be blessing our nation at this particular time and opportunities appear to be awaiting those with ability and ambition; other groups have arrived at this point with far less enticing prospects. On the other hand, grave problems imperatively await solution, especially in the international area. It is to be profoundly hoped that your generation will make some contribution in solving them. My advice to you is contained in a statement by General Robert E. Lee: Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more; you should never wish to do less. JMr. JMacT)onatd's Message Unfinished Business With many of the quick job opportunities of the war years disappearing, and likely to become more scarce in the future, many high school graduates are quite likely to be worried about what the employment possibilities are going to be, and the eager, ambitious student may be wondering about the new frontiers” to conquer. I was struck recently by a statement, by the president of one of America's largest corporations, that in spite of great developments in the past, nothing has been finished. I thought it should offer encouragement to this year's graduates. In the past 50 years American homes have had added to them 20 million electric washing machines, 18 million vacuum cleaners, and 21 million refrigerators. There are 28 million autos registered today, and 29 million telephones in use, to say nothing of central heating and bath tubs. Medical research has lengthened life and reduced disease. Man's average life expectancy has increased about 17 years. Great advances in social security, public education, and in the values placed on human relationships have been made. But in each of these fields, and in many others, there is much unfinished business. Today we face even greater opportunities than before for people who have faith in their country and in themselves. PACE THREE Mr. Glen Jinx Anderson B.S. Degree Bozeman State College Physical Education General Science Mr. Leroy Baker B.A. Degree Rocky Mountain College Algebra. Advanced Mathematics. Chemistry, Physics Miss Ilene Avery A.B. Degree New Hampshire University English 1, Spanish Mrs. Winona Denny B.A. Degree University of Iowa University of Minnesota University of Wisconsin Public School Music Miss Helen Kamerzel B.S. Degree Rocky Mountain College Billings Montana Steno., Typing and Bookkeeping Miss Winnifred McDermott B.S. Degree Montana State College Home Economics Mrs. Clark McGarry B.S. Degree College of St. Teresa at Winona. Minn. Biology. General Mathematics Girls Physical Education Miss Emilie Nadler B.A. Degree Eastern Montana Normal Montana State University English II, III, IV Miss Minnie Ellen Paugh B.S. Degree Montana State University History Mr. John G. Billings B.A. Degree University of Montana Band and Instrumental Music Mr. James Morrison M. N. S. C. Manual Arts and Agriculture Mr. Arthur Smith Bozeman State College Trades and Industry 1. No strings attached. 2. Which is which? 3. Friends. 4. Who do we have here? 5. Appearing uninterested. 6. No loitering. 7. Up against it. 8. Ain’t she sweet? 9. Careful, you'll fall. 10. Is everybody happy? 11. Send her to Hollywood. 12. What is it? PAGE SIX Marilyn Albertus Class Treasurer I Pep Club I. II Prom Committee III Carnival III. IV Annual Staff IV Sec. Mr. MacDonald and Mr. Foote IV Pepsi-Cola Scholarship IV Gee WhizI Pat Anderson Home Ec. Club I G.A.A. II Letterwoman II Band III Prom Committee III Carnival III. IV Play Committee III Annual Staff IV Oh! Boy! Bonnie Barr Class President I ’ep Club I. II. III. IV lee Club I. II. III. IV heer Leader II. Ill, IV S.A.C. II. IV Class Secretary 111 Class Play III Carn val Queen III Carnival III. IV Laurel Leaves IV Co-Editor. Annual Staff IV Life is very amusing. Vernon All win Football I. II. Ill, IV Track 1, II. III. IV Letterman II, III, IV Laurel Leaves Staff III Junior Class Play 111 T I Club III You Betcha! Verna Bangert Pep Club I G.A.A. I. II Librarian II. Ill Prom Committee III Carnival III Twirlers III IV Glee Club IV Annual Staff IV You old ick! Laura Mae Batt Pep Club I Home Ec. Club I, II Glee Club I. II. III. IV High School Week II Band II. Ill Operetta II Prom Committee III Vice President III Annual Staff IV Sec. for Mrs. McGary IV Annual Committee IV Ah, Shucks! 9 Myrna Batt G.A.A. I, II Prom Committee III Twirler III. IV Carnival Committee III, IV Class Treasurer IV Laurel Leaves Queen IV Annual Committee IV What a Character! Eugene Bice Transfer Iowa II Class Play III Baseball III. IV Basketball III, IV Football III. IV Letterman III. IV T A I Club IV Student Activity Council IV Carnival Committee IV Don't be Funny! Pat Busby Transfer Billings II Band II, III. Tv G ee Club II, III, IV President Pep Club III Class Play III Student Activity Council III Prom Committee III Pep Club III. IV Carnival Committee III, IV Laurel Leaves Staff IV Annual Committee IV Cheer Leader IV Ya, I do! Bill Bernhardt Play Committee III T A I Club III. IV Agriculture IV Whoa—Ah, com on—Whoa! Thelma Boylan G.A.A. I Class Play III Carnival Committee III. IV Glee Club IV Pep Club I Prom Committee III Office Girl IV Oh, Gee! Mary Ann de Carlo Pep Club I G.A.A. II, III Letterwoman II, III Play Committee III Prom Committee III Band III Carnival Committee III, IV Glee Club IV Annual Staff IV Secretary Miss Paufl' IV Are you kidding? Jerry Early Class Secretary I Football I Track I Basketball I II HI IV High School Week II III. IV Class Play III Pepsl-Cola Scholarship IV Huh? Almeda Fox • Librarian III Play Committee III Prom Committee 111 Carnival Committee III. IV Glee Club IV Office Girl IV Annual Committee IV Naive Albert Frank T A I HI. IV T A I Club President IV Baseball III IV Annual Committee IV Car-ival Committee IV That's okay Shirley Ellingson Pep Club I. II Glee Club I. II. III. IV Home Ec. Club I. II. III. IV Band II. III. IV Carnival Committee III. IV Pianist. Glee Club HI. IV Annual Committee IV Home Ec. Club President IV Orchestra IV That's for sure! Meriem Fox Band II, III. IV Prom Committee III Play Committee HI Carnival Committee III, IV Annual Committee IV Sec. for Miss Nadler IV Oh. what you said! Frances Frank Librarian III Glee Club IV Sec. to Mr. Baker IV Annual Committee IV Why sure! Hannah Frank lean Frank Glee Club IV Sec. to Mr. Smith IV That's a good idea! Violet Frank Home Ec. Club III Play Committee 111 Carnival III, IV Annual Committee IV Glee Club IV Got your chem done? Harold Gratwohl Class Play III T I Club III. IV Baseball III. IV Laurel Leaves IV Annual Staff IV Not necessarily! G.A.A. II Class Play III Librarian III Carnival III Twlrlers III. IV Glee Club IV Oh, what a killer! LaDonna Frickle Transfer from Billings II Flag Twirier 111 Prom Committee III Carnival III Annual Staff IV Sec. for Miss Kamerzel IV Natch! Frances Hall Pep Club I. IV Glee Club I. IV Carnival III Anybody's game! Margery Lou Hartley Home Ec. Club I Glee Club I. H Pep Club I. II Operetta II Clast Officer II Play Committee III Annual Committee IV Class President IV Say, kid! Marilyn Kuper G.A.A. I Band III, IV Prom Committee III Annual Committee IV That's up to you Dolly Lehr Prom Committee III Play Committee III, IV Carnival Committee III. IV Glee Club IV Annual Committee IV That's to be expected Phyllis Knaub Carnival Committee III, IV Librarian IV Glee Club IV Annual Committee IV Sec. for Miss McDermott IV 1 don't care Betty Lackman G.A.A. I Class President II Class Play III Prom Committee III Twirler III. IV Carnival Committee Ml. IV Annual Committee IV Sec. for Mr. Morrison IV Oh! What an odder! Howard Miller Football I. II. IV T A I III. IV Baseball III. IV Wine, Women, and Song! Janet Ness Glee Club I, II, III Operetta II Class Play III Delegate. M IE A , Missoula, 1947 Laurel Leaves Staff III, IV G.A.A. Ill, IV Quill and Scroll IV Vice President IV Laurel Leaves Editor IV Carnival IV Sec. for Miss Avery IV Well, ah— Pat Rathbun Transfer Billings III Prom Committee III Glee Club III, IV Carnival Committee IV Annual Committee IV Sec. Mrs. Denny IV Say, how about that! Ted Ronan Ag. Ill, IV Baseball III. IV T A I Club IV Okay! Let's go! Joyce Ness Glee Club I, II, ||| Laurel Leaves Staff I. II. III. IV Class Vice President I Operetta II G.A.A. II. IV Class Treasurer III Prom Committee III Student Activity Council IV Quill and Scroll IV Carnival IV Office Secretary IV Co-Editor of Annual IV Play Day at Gallatin IV By Dingy Dongy's Jackie Renner Pep Club I. II, III Glee Club I. II, III Senior Annual IV Carnival Committee III, IV Prom Committee III Play Committee III Band II Laurel Leaves Staff III Operetta II I just can't help it Harry Ruff T A I Club IV Agriculture III, IV What do you say? Jackie Schessler ga.a. I Pep Club I. II Home Ec. Club I, II Glee Club I, II. IV Home Ec. President II Band II. HI Carnival Committee III. IV Sec for Miss Haynes IV Gee! I Merle Slater G A.A. I Letterwoman III Sec. for Mr. Foote IV Certainly Bonnie Teeters Band III. IV Carnival Committee III. IV Pepsi-Cola Scholarship IV Annual Committee IV I think so Carol Shay G.A.A. I. Ill Pep Club II Office Girl III Hop Aboard! John Smith Glee Club I Track I Pep Club I. II Football I. II. III. IV Basketball I. II. III. IV Carnival Committee III. IV Letterman III. IV Class Play III Annual Committee IV That's tough! Phyllis Toombs Transfer. Hysham III Glee Club II. III. IV Carnival Committee III Prom Committee III Student Activity Council IV My goodness Frank Wheeler Class Play Ml T I Club III, IV That's right, kid Marion Wieber Pep Club I Operetta II Glee Club II. IV Prom Committee III Annual Committee IV Twirlers IV Carnival Queen Candidate IV Hello, girls Wayne Willis Pep Club I, II, III Basketball I. II, III Football I. II, III. IV Track I, III Glee Club I, II, IV Operetta II Laurel Leaves Staff II, III. IV Class President III Prom Chairman III Chairman Student Council III Chairman Christmas Formal 111 Quill and Scroll III Class Play III Baseball III. IV Letterman III. IV Student Council III Carnival II. IV Co-captain. Football Team IV Annual Staff IV Eat, drink be merry for tomorrow you may be dead Georgia Wieber Pep Club I Operetta II Glee Club II. IV Carnival III Prom Committee III Annual Committee IV Strength a-holf Jim Wilcox S.A.C. Ill Prom Committee III Glee Club 8. I, II, III, IV Carnival III. IV Class Play III Operetta II Basketball III Transferred to Glendive last semester IV Good night, nurse! Paul Wold Class Officer I Glee Club I Pep Club I Football I. II, III, IV Basketball I. II. Ill, IV Track I, II. Ill, IV Laurel Leaves Staff II Baseball III. IV Carnival III. IV Letterman III, IV Class Play III Annual Staff IV Co-Captain Football IV Everything's jukie James Kiedrowski Basketball • M. • II • V Football IV T A I Club IV Hi ya, shorty! Mike Zahn Transfer Bridger I Basketball II Football III. IV Baseball III. IV T A I Club III. IV Annual Committee IV Unlucky me and flats! THOSE NOT PICTURED ARE Harvey Bishop Football I Class Play III T A I Club III Basketball IV One speed Robert Murphy Football I, III. IV Track I. II. IV Basketball II, III Prom Committee II Baseball III. IV Intramural Official III. IV Annual Committee III. IV Carnival Committee III. IV Class Play III T I Club IV Rudy Phillips Discharged from Navy Good deal, McNeal! You're cruisin' for a bruising! Betty Strand Transfer Big Timber II Glee Club II. Ill Band III, IV Student Activity Council III. IV Laurel Leaves Staff IV Carnival Committee IV Band Manager IV Class Secretary IV You know what I mean! George Wagner T I Club IV Prom Committee III Carnival III. IV Basketball III Seven come eleven PAGE FIFTEEN Senior Glass Officers President...................................................Margery Lou Hartley Vice President....................................................... Janet Ness Secretary..........................................................Betty Strand Treasurer...................................................................Myma Batt Class Colors..............................Rainbow Class Flower.....................White Carnations Class Motto: 'Whoever thinks he can do without the world deceives himself much, but whoever thinks the world cannot do without him, deceives himself much more.” Senior Glass Jiistory This brief history will help some remember their high school days and tell others a little about the activities of the Class of '48 during its four years in Laurel High School. September 5, 1944, was a big day for us we entered high school! In the second hectic week we held our first class meeting. The officers elected were Bonnie Barr, president; Sonny Wold, vice president; Jerry Early, secretary, and Marilyn Albertus, treasurer. Miss Kathryn Russell was our sponsor. Our king and queen in the Laurel Leaves contest were Raymond Robertus and Jackie Renner. We lost the contest to the seniors by one subscription. The Home Ec Club served hot chocolate and cookies to the freshmen after school one afternoon near the beginning of the school year. The freshman class had the highest enrollment, which was 66. Our sophomore class officers were Betty Lackman, president; Margery Lou Hartley, vice president; Howard Miller, secretary, and Joyce Ness, treasurer. Our sponsor was still Miss Russell. Jackie Schessler and Jim Wilcox were the sophomore contestants for king and queen. Our S.A.C. representative was Bonnie Barr. The next year we were upperclassmen. Our sponsor was now Mrs. Ruth Gee. The officers elected this year were Wayne Willis, president; Laura Mae Batt, vice president; Bonnie Barr, secretary, and Joyce Ness, treasurer. We were allowed two representatives to S.A.C., who were newcomers Phyllis Toombs and Betty Strand. We chose Gene Bice and Bonnie Barr for king and queen in the Laurel Leaves contest. Before Christmas we ordered our class rings which came in the early spring. On November 23, 1946, the S.A.C. gave a carnival. The juniors sold candy and pop and had a ring the duck booth. Our candidate for Carnival Queen was Bonnie Barr. During this year we took over the tradi- tional job of the junior class, selling concessions at football and basketball games. Our junior class play was the comedy, Best Foot Forward. It was presented under the direction of Miss Mildred Poznanovick and Miss Ilene Avery. On May 18 came the event we had been planning for weeks—the Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet. Wayne Willis was toastmaster, Laura Mae Batt gave the welcome, and Margaret Fink the response. The theme was In the Garden of Tomorrow. The theme was carried out in the menu, table centerpiece, favors, and gymnasium decorations. The Cast Loma Cowboys furnished the music for the Prom. We are now in our senior year. Our officers are Margery Lou Hartley, president; Janet Ness, vice president; Betty Strand, secretary, and Myrna Batt, treasurer. We now have Miss Minnie Ellen Paugh for our class sponsor. We are again entitled to two representatives on the S.A.C., who are Joyce Ness and Betty Strand. The Laurel Leaves king and queen were seniors, Robert Murphy and Myrna Batt. Again this year the S.A.C. gave a carnival. The seniors had a Housey-Housey table. Our candidate for Carnival Queen was Marion Wieber. In November, 1947, three seniors took the Pepsi-Cola Scholarship test. They were Bonnie Teeters, Jerry Early and Marilyn Albertus. On December 26, 1947, the seniors gave a Christmas Formal. It was a dance for alumni and students of Laurel High School. The class play, Our Hearts Were Young and Gay, was given in April, under the direction of Miss Avery. Co-editors of the Annual are Bonnie Barr and Joyce Ness. Miss Paugh is the adviser. We have busy weeks ahead of us, all of which will lead up to the graduation of the Class of '48 on May 27, 1948. PAGE SEVENTEEN Senior Glass Will We, the Senior Class of Laurel High School, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish, and declare this, our last will and testament, in manner and form as follows: ARTICLE ONE: We hereby give and bequeath to all underclassmen our unlimited energy to cooperate and graduate in the prescribed four years. ARTICLE TWO: We give to the juniors our ability to influence teachers and reign over all underclassmen. ARTICLE THREE: We leave with faculty members relief and peace after four years of struggle. ARTICLE FOUR: To the school in general we leave, whole-heartedly and happily. ARTICLE FIVE: As individuals we do will and bequeath the following: I, MARILYN ALBERTUS, leave my ability in typing to any poor junior who needs it. I, VERNON ALLWIN, leave my way with women to Carmen (Casanova) De Carlo. I, PAT ANDERSON, leave my Saturday nights to anyone who can keep up with me. I, VERNA BANGERT, leave my ability to break-up and make-up to any L.H.S. girl. I, BONNIE BARR, leave my three years of cheerleading ability to Bobby Sticklebur-ger. I'M moving to Bridger. I, LAURA BATT, leave to move to Joliet. I, MYRNA BATT, leave to learn the ways of the farm. I, BILL BERNHARDT, leave my wild ways to Fred Starbard. I, EUGENE BICE, leave with Laurel Sten-erson. I hope to have her back for school next year. I, HARVEY BISHOP, leave the knack of getting along with T I instructors to the future T I class. I, PAT BUSBY, leave my cool ways to anyone who can use them. 1, MARY ANN DE CARLO, leave my voice to Joyce Gil. I, JERRY EARLY, leave my curling irons to Lowell Anderson so he too can charm the women with curly hair. I, SHIRLEY ELLINGSON, leave my piano playing to Leon Foote. I, MERIEM FOX, leave in search of what I couldn't find in L.H.S. I, ALBERT FRANK, leave my ability for T I to Jim Tinnes. WE, VIOLET FRANK and HANNAH FRANK, leave to change our names. I, FRANCES FRANK, leave my car to Gloria, in hopes she will get it home every night in one piece. I, JEAN FRANK, leave so the boys can have a rest. I, LA DONNA FRICKLE, leave the boys in Billings to Helen Yeager. I, HAROLD GRATWOHL, leave my baby-face to Dick Nelson. I, MARGERY LOU HARTLEY, leave Doug, but I'll be back in three years after him. I, JIM KIEDROWSKI, can't leave anything, Virginia's got it all. WE, PHYLLIS KNAUB and THELMA BOY-LAN, leave our ability to get diamond rings to all old maids of L.H.S. I, MARILYN KUPER, leave chemistry gladly- WE, BETTY LACKMAN and PAUL WOLD, leave together, to return no more. WE, DOLLY LEHR and ALMEDA FOX. leave our ability to argue to future Sociology Classes. I, HOWARD MILLER, leave Mac to rest in peace. I, ROBERT MURPHY, leave my hard schedule during four studious and energetic years to any future Einstein personality. WE, JANET NESS and JOYCE NESS, leave our ability to get along to Bob and Bill Kass. I, PAT RATHBUN, leave to find another Buick. I, JACKIE RENNER, leave my ability to get a Joliet boy to Mardella Aggert. PACE EIGHTEEN Senior Glass Will (con't) I, TED RONAN, leave less reluctantly than I came. I, HARRY RUFF, leave MacDonald with the thought that he never did catch me playing hookey. WE. JACKIE SCHESSLER and FRANCIS HALL, leave, as Smitty's is calling. I, CAROL SHAY, leave my ability to take a corner on one wheel to Jeannette Hamilton. I, MERLE SLATER, leave as quietly as I came. I, JOHN SMITH, leave my rough way with women to Jim Redman. I, BETTY STRAND, leave my many wedding dresses to the girls of L.H.S. I, BONNIE TEETERS, leave my quiet ways to June Visser. I, GEORGE WAGNER, leave nothing as I have lost it all playing cards at the Pastime. I, FRANK WHEELER, leave the ability to bum up the road between here and Billings to Gable and Shay. I, MARION WEIBER, leave, for Prill S Co. is calling. WE, JIM WILCOX and PHYLLIS TOOMBS, leave our ability to get along to Nancy Purchase and Jim Phillips. I, WAYNE WILLIS, leave my fickle ways to Johnny Goodenbour. I, RUDY PHILLIPS, leave my high-pitch voice to June Krow. 1, MICHAEL ZAHN, leave my new Buick to Tom Lowry. PACE NINETEEN Senior Glass (Prophecy In 1958 at a reunion of the Class of '48 at the home of R. J. Murphy the following facts were disclosed: Marilynn Albertus is now the President's secretary in the White House. Vernon Allwin is now chief supervisor over the Mexicans in the Forest Reserve. Pat Anderson has a great corporation of the best seller SMOKE A HALF Cigarettes. She passes free ones out to all her friends. Verna Bangert is still coming to all the tourneys and yells like mad for Park City. Bonnie Barr, after nine years of strenuous, hard struggle, and stuff like that, is now the famous head hasher in the Laurel Cafe. Laura Mae Batt is Miss Giggle Girl of 1948, heard every week over Laurel's new radio station. Myrna Batt is now married and lives on a farm a few miles south of Laurel. Bill Bernhardt is now the most famous crooner-swooner in U. S. His latest hit is Pass the Biscuits, Mirandy. Gene Bice is now a famous corn grower in Iowa. Harvey Cardshark Bishop and George Referee Wagner now own the Pastime. Thelma Boylan is living in Big Timber and is specializing in milking cows. Pat Busby is now second vice president of Penney Stores. Mary Ann De Carlo has recently appeared at Madison Square Garden as Champion Woman Wrestler. Jerry Early is still in high school trying to get all of his credits to enter E.M.N.S. Shirley Ellingson is now on her fifth piano concert tour of the U. S. Meriem Fox is still trying to keep Patty and Mary Ann from embarrassing her when they sing their commercials. Albert Frank is now an accountant working for the Anti-Inflation Board of Montana. Jean Frank never quite made her ambition for a drive-in, but Sister Frank is doing some very active work in the Salvation Army. Violet Frank is still the high society girl she always was. La Donna Frickel was elected champion gum cracker recently. (Practice makes perfect, you know.) Harold Gratwohl recently was elected the cutest eligible bachelor. Margery Lou Hartley is noted for accordion playing in close competition with Dick Ccmtino. Jake Kiedrowski is now the greatest all-state basketball player since Ralph Beard in '48. Phyllis Knaub is still the happy bride she became shortly after graduation. Marilyn Kuper is working as head nurse of first floor at the Deaconess Hospital in Billings. Betty Lackman was recently voted (as for the last five years) Miss Bathing Suit of California. Dolly Lehr, noted as the best sport around school, is still keeping up her tradition. Joyce Ness is now superintendent of nurses at Rochester, working under Dr. W. R. Hall. Janet Ness is now working for the Associated Press in the Embassy building in Paris. Howard (Weasel) Miller has taken Joe Lorey, Jr.'s, place on your favorite radio program, Can You Top This? Robert Murphy is now head of the Temperance League which has been doing some very active work in the past years. Rudy Phillips rejoined the Navy and is working on the medical staff. Pat Rathbun now owns an exclusive dress shop with all latest styles on Rex 5th Avenue. Ted Ronan is now teaching Agriculture at Hesper High. « Jackie Renner is now a famous lab technician and has recently proved her NON-ATOMIC THEORY with the aid of her understudy, Leroy Baker. Harry Ruff is still trying to win a game of cards at the Pastime. PAGE TWENTY Senior Glass Prophecy (con't) Jackie Schessler and Francis Hall have just published the top song hit, Oh, Isn’t That Cute. Carol Shay's sole ambition has been to get on Dr. I. Q. for the last ten years. (Give that lady a box of Snickers.) Merle Slater is now a leading lady in society. John Smith is ow prepared to join partnership with Dentist I. N. Smith as John has extracted his 5,000th tooth. Betty Strand has replaced Tommy and is delivery express clerk for the Post Office. Bonnie Teeters has just said her 1,000th word. Phyllis Toombs is now a famous Esquire Model. Frank Wheeler is now a butcher for Boys, Inc., specializing in wild life. Marion Weiber is happily married and helps her husband in his partnership with his brother in their mortuary. Georgia Weiber has stopped her numerous visits to P. C. She lives there now. Wayne Willis is now coach of the Laurel Locomotives basketball team. Paul Wold has taken his father's place in O. M. Wold Co. Mike Zahn couldn't leave Miss Paugh. No diploma. Jim Wilcox, better known as Father Monroe, is running competition with Father Flan-negan with his thriving metropolis of Girls' Town. PAGE TWENTY-ONE Senior Jionor Students Gerry Early Bonnie Barr Pat Anderson Very close: Phyllis Toombs Laura Mae Batt Margery Lou Hartley Marilynn Albertus CPepsi-Qola Scholarship In the nation-wide Pepsi-Cola Scholarship test in which two Laurel High School seniors participated in December, they placed in the second highest group of 10% of all students taking the test. In the state, Gerald Early placed in the top 10% of the students who took the Pepsi-Cola Scholarship tests. It should be remembered that all the students taking the test were in a superior group, having been selected from senior classes all over the country as the ablest students and most likely to succeed. PACE TWENTY-TWO 1. The two step. 4. He yust come over. 7. Going to church, maybe? 2. The younger generation. 5. Taking life easy, I guess. 8. Who dat? 3. All ready, here's hoping. 6. Snap it, quick! 9. Letter award day, big thrill? PACE TWENTY-THREE Billy Lou Bartley Dick Nelson Margaret Scheeler Bill Smith Dorothy Stroh Don Brohaugh Clyde Cromwell Harriet Decker Jim Scribner Janie Lockwood Fred Starboard junior Glass Jilstory With a new sponsor every year, the juniors have been steadily climbing upward from the freshman stage through the junior year. In their freshman year the class officers were Jim Phillips, president; Wayne Hageman, vice president; Billie Lou Bartley, secretary, and Richard Nelson, treasurer. John Goodenbour was the S.A.C. representative. In their sophomore year Billie Lou Bartley was elected president; Bill Smith, vice president; Janie Lockwood, secretary-treasurer, and Laurel Stenerson as S.A.C. representative. The king and queen in the Laurel Leaves contest were Nancy Purchase and Ralph Hodges. With the junior year rolling on, sponsored by Miss Helen Kam-erzel, this class was exceedingly occupied. In the fall it elected the class officers once more. The president elected was Bill Smith; vice president, Janie Lockwood; secretary, Laurel Stenerson, and trea-urer, Joyce Bradford. S.A.C. representatives were Billie Lou Bartley and Jim Phillips. They very successfully put on a play titled, Home Sweet Homicide, directed by Miss Avery. PAGE TWENTY-FOUR NOT SHOWN Behm. Kathleen Margaret Bennett. Thomas Arthur Beven, Kenneth Minor Bradford. Donald Russell Bradford. Joyce Louise Brese. Betty Lorraine Brester. Donald George Brown. Bert Budge. Pat Mae Burkley. Stanley Burton Dawson. Zane Cody Deis. Loretta Colleen Dorall. Alvin Lewis Fox. Alma Jean Freed Frances Lorraine Gabel. Paul Earl Gill. B. Joyce Hageman. Leslie Wayne. Jr. Herriott. Donald Mercer Hodges, Don Eugene Hoffman. Helen Regina Kehm. Edwin John Krug. Martha Lais. Norman Magnus. Myra Marie Marshall. Betty Louise Paronto. William Nelson Phillips. James Jay Pomroy. Helen Louise Prill. Neilon Conrad Purchase Nancy Meredith Rider. Beverly Lorraine Rosselot, Chuck Henry Roth, George Frank Ruff. Melvin LeRoy Schmidt. Rudy Slater, Veda Kathleen Sorg. William Edward Sparlin, Richard Sparlin, Rosmeary Starbard. Fred Glenn Tinnes. Robert Clair Ward. Patricia Ann Weber. Hulda Yeager, Leo James Darlene Moon John Orndorff Laurel Stenerson Jim Tinnes Jim Wilson PAGE TWENTY -FIVE FIRST ROW—Dorothy Frank, Bernice Kamerzel. Betty Ostwald, Marlene Hafer, Barbara Harlan. Jane Kamp, Estelle Gaynor, Jeannette Hamilton, Helen Yager. SECOND ROW—Mardelle Eggert, Gloria Frank, Margie Wagner, Wilma Frickel, Marion Henry, Louretta Tubman, Donna Sheets, Anita Page, Carol Hahn. Erlys Peterson, Sally Ostwald. THIRD ROW—Phyllis Mikesall. Joyce Budge, Alice Smith, Lottie Ward, Jean Harper, Dorothy Fujio, Mary Lou Wetch. Lydia Reiter, Miriam Frank, Violet Barthuley, June Brester, Joan Reichel, Joyce Wilcox. FOURTH ROW—Roy Ingraham, Robert Pyle, Keith Willis, True Craig, Jack Heebner. Jim Morrison, Vernon Garlock, Frank Teeters. Dick Duncan. Eugene Spildie, Ellis Ward, Donny Miller, Bobby Kass, Jim Motzko, Aldean Peterson. FIFTH ROW—Darwin Beven, Jim Redman. Tommy Lowry, Jim Chittick, Carmen de Carlo. Wayne Gill. Everett Moorman, Robert Sorg. Wallace Fox, Jimmy Schessler, Lowell Anderson, Wesley Henley. Jhe Sophomore Glass The sophomore class started its first High School year with the following officers: President, Eugene Spildie; vice president, Don Miller, and secretary-treasurer, Bob Sorg. This year their officers are Keith Willis, president; Bob Pyzel, vice president, and Barbara Harlan, secretary-treasurer. Carol Hahn was their candidate for Carnival Queen. Candidates for king and queen of the Leaves were Margie Wagner and Ellis Ward. They did some very active work campaigning for the Laurel Leaves. The class is very prosperous in their money status, being much more ahead than most sophomore classes. They donated $50 to the S.A.C. projector fund. Mr. Baker is their class sponsor. PAGE TWENTY-SIX Jke Jreshman Glass Miss McDermott is class sponsor of the freshmen. Class officers are: President......................................Pat Eyer Vice President.....................................Anna Smidt Secretary-Treasurer......................Jean Bernhardt S.A.C............................................Vivian Frank Linda Johnston and Tom Dempsey were elected as candidates for the Laurel Leaver king and queen contest. The freshman candidate for Carnival Queen was Jean Bernhardt. At the carnival the freshmen had a booth called the Fish Pond. FIRST ROW—Dorothy Ehrlich, Lola Brown, Mina Magnus. June Visser, Joyce Resser, Ardelle Anderson. SECOND ROW—Peggy Alverson, Lorraine Wagner, lola Fisher, Marilyn Smith, Verna Leis, June Kroh, Pat Fry. Linda Johnston. Lois Wieber Dorothy Prill. Anna Smidt. Betty Sorg. LaDonna Henry. THIRD ROW—Adele Lampson, Martha Fox, Marjorie Brester. Charlotte Decker, Martha Fox. Vivian Frank, Jean Bernhardt, Dolores Scheeler, Audrey Moon. Maxine Boyd, June Birkland. Anna Resser, Berta Jean Wilson, Arleen Crans. FOURTH ROW—Jimmy Gass, Richard Fredricks. Lester Ronan. Reinold Schriner, Douglas Toombs Bob Stickelburger, Jimmy Graff. Tommy Dempsey. Le Roy Wetch, Orville Rosin. FIFTH ROW— Bill Rosselot. Tommy Moran, Don Rosin. Clayton Sheets, Dale Teeters, Junior Brano. Jim Kasner, Danny Hafer. Bobby Dantic. Jimmy Frickel. Walter Bernhardt. PAGE TWENTY-SEVEN 1. Nice looking car. 2. Waiting. 3. Anybody we know? 4. An old bag. 5. Two killers. 6. Sweet and innocent. 7. Available. PAGE TWENTY-EIGHT Dramatics Best Foot Forward By John Cecil Holm Presented December 17 and 18, 1946. The junior class play, ''Best Foot Forward,” by John Cecil Holm, was presented December 17 and 18, 1946, in the Laurel High School Auditorium and was greeted enthusiastically by the student body. In the cast were Jerry Early, Wayne Willis, Paul Wold, Harold Gratwohl and John Smith as roommates at Winsocki Prep School. Janet Ness, Pat Busby, Bonnie Barr, Jean Frank and Betty Lackman, their girl friends, came to Winsocki to attend the Senior Prom. Difficulties arose when Phyllis Toombs, as Gale Joy, the noted actress, and her manager, Eugene Bice, as Jack Haggerty, appeared on the scene. Gale came to Winsocki to be Jerry Early's date fpr the prom, which he never dreamed would happen when he wrote to her. Harvey Bishop as Dr. Reeber, the principal, and Jim Wilcox as Professor Lloyd, kept things moving by entering at untimely moments. Vernon Allwin played the part of an old grad and Frank Wheeler as the newspaper photographer. Frances Marsh as Miss Smith, the straight-laced chaperon, accompanied the girls to Winsocki. The play was directed by Miss Mildred Poznanovic and Miss Ilene Avery was technical director. PAGE TWENTY-NINE Senior Glass Play This year the senior class play was Our Hearts Were Young and Gay, a movie and best-selling novel by Cornelia Otis Skinner and Emily Kimbrough. The play was put on the evenings of May 3 and 4. Try-outs were held March 15 and 16. Miss Paugh and Miss Avery were the directors. The play was a success with plenty of hearty laughs. Cornelia and Emily tried desperately hard to appear bored and very sophisticated, proved their independecne by sailing to Europe—on their own. There wasn't a dull moment on the ship. The two girls mistook the leader of the ship's band for an admiral, experimented with seasick remedies, and met two handsome young medical students. At the sound of a fog horn, Emily prepared for a ride in a lifeboat, and tried to remember how to swim. When Cornelia and Emily learned the ship was already nearing port, Cornelia felt sick. Cornelia's measles only complicated matters and brought the problem of how to get past the medical examiner. In Paris they were involved with a gas meter that exploded, and met a great French actor. Those were only a few incidents in the play. The members of the cast were as follows: Ted Ronan as the steward; Phyllis Toombs played the part of Mrs. Skinner; Pat Rathbun as Cornelia; Jerry Early portrayed Otis Skinner; Margery Lou Hartley as Emily; Mary Ann de Carlo played the stewardess; Paul Wold, the part of Dick Winters; Jim Kiedrowski as the admiral; Pat Anderson took the part of Harriet St. John; Laura Mae Batt as Winifred Blaugh; John Smith in the role of Leo McEvoy; Jackie Renner as the inspector; Myma Batt as Therese, a French maid; Betty Strand as Madame Elise, and Wayne Willis played the part of the window cleaner. PAGE THIRTY junior Glass Play Home Sweet Homicide Home Sweet Homicide, written by Ann Reynolds, was performed by members of the junior class, under the direction of Miss Avery. The cast was supported in its fine work by the aid of various committees—make-up, properties, tickets, programs and ushers. The three acts took place in the patio of the Carstairs home during May. There was a murder and Marion Carstairs (Rosemary Sparlin), mother and mystery story writer, refuses to solve it to gain fame and money so her children, Archie, April, and Dinah (Don Herriott, Janie Lockwood and Blilie Lou Bartley) decide to lead the police lieutenant. Bill Smith (John-y Goodenbour) astray and solve the murder themselves and get the reward for their mother. Dinah decides it would also be a good idea if Bill were to marry her mother. Others in the cast were Polly Walker (Laurel Stenerson), Sergeant O'Hara (Jimmy Wilson), Wallie Sanford (Dick Sparlin), Mr. and Mrs. Cherrington (Donald Bro-haugh and Harriet Decker), Rubert Van Deuson (Don Bradford), Frankie Riley (Nsilon Prill), Paul Gabel, Joyce Bradford, Tom Kilpatrick, Bill Smith, Hul-da Weber, Nancy Purchase, Bill Paranto and Margaret Scheeler played the parts of Pete, Joella, Flashlight, Slukie, Wendy, May, Joe and Betsey. It was given Wednesday afternoon, January 21, and Thursday night, the 22nd. PAGE THIRTY-ONE Student Activity Qouncil FIRST ROW—Jeannette Hamilton, Virginia Harlan, Janie Lockwood. V vian Frank, Eugene Spildie, Joyce Ness. Jim Phillips, Bonnie Barr. SECOND ROW—Mr. MacDonald, Eugene Bice, Billy Lou Bartley, Jack Heebner, Neilon Prill. The S.A.C. has been a very active organization in L.H.S. for three years. Mr. MacDonald has been sponsor for the past two years. This year the organization issued activity tickets which included basketball games, class plays and four major activities sponsored by S.A.C. Those directing the club the first half of this year were lim Phillips, chairman, and loyce Ness, secretary. Besides the tickets these officers directed the Carnival and the Christmas Formal. The Carnival was November 22 and all organizations of the school worked hard to make it successful both as to entertainment and financial aid. The Christmas Formal was held December 26. The gym was decorated in white and the Christmas atmosphere prevailed. A good time was had by all. The Seniors helped the S.A.C. with the sponsoring of the Christmas Formal. New officers were elected at the beginning of the new year who will undertake to buy a projector for the school. They are Bonnie Barr, chairman, and Laura Mae Batt, secretary. Every organization has been asked to help support this undertaking and everyone will enjoy using the machine. To finish a successful year the S.A.C. would like to sponsor a masquerade ball and a Sadie Hawkins dance. Representatives are: Joyce Ness, Betty Strand, senior class; Jim Phillips, Billie Lou Bartley, junior class; Eugene Spildie, sophomore class; Vivian Frank, freshman class; Janie Lockwood, Quill Scroll; Jeanette Hamilton, Home Ec Club; Laura Mae Batt, mixed chorus; Jack Heebner, Science Club; Neilon Prill, band; Virginia Harlan, G.A.A.; Bonnie Barr, Pep Club, and Gene Bice. T I. PAG t THIRTY-TWO Science Qiub The Science Club is in its second year in L.H.S. this year. Eugene Spildie is president; Wesley Henley, vice president, and Donald Brohaugh, secretary-treasurer. Mr. Baker sponsors the organization which meets Wednesday nights. The members call themselves the Atom Bums. Plans have been made to sponsor several large projects before the end of the year and the group would like to urge everyone interested in science to join. FIRST ROW—Clayton Sheets, Carmen de Carlo, Jim Graph, Jack Heebner, Wesley Henley, Jim Morrison. Lowell Anderson. Jim Kasner. SECOND ROW—Jim Gass. Don Brohaugh, Tommy Dempsey, Aldean Peterson. PAGE THIRTY-THREE 3u.tu.re J-tomemakers of _ FIRST ROW—June Visser, Marilyn Smith. Dorothy Prill, Jean Bernhardt. Harriet Decker, Vivian Frank, Margie Wagner, Jeannette Hamilton. Estelle Gaynor. Marlene Hater. SECOND ROW—Alice Smith, Lottie Ward, lola Fisher. Mary Lou Wetch, LaDonna Henry. Betty Sorg, Anna Smidt, Betty Brese. Janie Lockwood. Hulda Weber. Bernice Kamerzel, Wilma Frickel, Helen Hoffman. Miss McDermott. THIRD ROW—Peggy Alverson, Miriam Frank. Lydia Reiter, Arleen Crans. Lola Brown, Anna Reeser. The Future Homemakers of America was the Laurel Home Economics Club until 1945 when it was reorganized. It is under the guidance of Miss McDermott, the Home Economics teacher. This year there are 33 members, most of them freshmen. Each one is either taking Home Economics or has taken it, since this is required to be a member of the club. The officers for 1947-48 are Shirley Ellingson, president; Harriet Decker, vice president; Vivian Frank, secretary; Jean Bernhardt, treasurer. Jeanette Hamilton is the club's representative to the Student Activity Council. The club's colors are green and white. The District Home Economics Convention was held in November at Laurel. There were about 110 visiting F.H.A. members present. The Home Economics Club is making money this year through hot dog sales. This money is to be used to send club members to Bozeman for High School Week. There have been a number of pot-luck suppers and parties given by the club this year. PAGE THIRTY-FOUR elub The T I Club was started at the beginning of the 1947-48 term by Mr. Art Smith. There were 28 members, headed by Albert Frank and Bill Sorg, president and vice president. Eugene Bice is the delegate to the Student Activity Council. Jim Kiedrowski is secretary-treasurer. The T 1 Club participated in the carnival this year and raffled off a radio. They had several other activities during the year. FIRST ROW—Edwin Kehm. James Tinnes, Donna Brester. Harry Ruff. George Wagner, Howard Miller. Bill Sorg. SECOND ROW—Rudy Schmidt. Jim Scribner. Bill Kass. Norman Leis, Richard Sparlin, Eugene Bice. Mike Zahn. Don Brohaugh, Jim Kiedrowski. Paul Gable. THIRD ROW—Stanley Burkely. George Roth. Albert Frank, Kenneth Beven. Harold Gratwohl, Robert Murphy, Chuck Rosselot, Don Hodges, Zane Dawson, Alvin Durall. Mr. Art Smith. PAGE THIRTY-FIVE Qarnivat One of the annual events of each year was the carnival, which was sponsored by the Student Activity Council. It was quite successful and everyone had some good fun. It was held Saturday, November 22, 1947, afternoon and evening. The carnival was staged in the gym under the supervision of Mr. MacDonald, S.A.C. sponsor; Jim Phillips, chairman of S.A.C., and Joyce Ness. Neilon Prill and his orchestra furnished the dance music. Various booths were on display such as: Senior, Housey-Housey; juniors, concessions; sophomores, fish pond, and freshmen, turkey raffle. Other varieties of amusement were radio raffle, ring the duck, dart game, spin the wheel, and pitching pennies. Each class nominated a carnival queen. Eleanor Mossman, junior, was chosen and was escorted to her thrown by ladies-in-waiting, Marion Weiber, senior; Carol Hahn, sophomore, and Jean Bernhardt, freshman. Mr. MacDonald crowned the queen and presented her with a pearl bracelet. PAGE THIRTY-1 Band and Jwirlers FIRST ROW—Margie Wagner, Laurel Stenerson, Betty Lackman. Myrna Batt, Bernice Kamerzel Verna Bangert. SECOND ROW—Darlene Moon, Bonnie Teeters. Adele Lampson. Pat Fry, Billie Lou Bartley. Nancy Purchase. Joan Greening, Ronald Hageman. Jim Phillips. THIRD ROW—Harriet Decker, Verna Leis. Kenneth Leuthold. Wilma Ronan. Pat Moore. Jim Morrison, Kay Staiger Kenneth Ellingson, Winston Purchase. FOURTH ROW—David Burton, Louretta Tubman. Audrey Moon, Pat Bundy, Richard Hageman. Eleanor Mossman. Pat Busby. John Orndorff, Donald Schessler, Marilyn Kuper. FIFTH ROW—Jim Kasner. Danny Freund. Betty Jo Nelson. Marlene Hafer, Bill Smith. June Visser, Janet Morrison. Jim Wilson, John Goodenbour. Wayne Hageman. Eleanor Fisher, Neilon Prill. SIXTH ROW—Meriem Fox, Betty Strand Jim Gass, Charlotte Decker, John Kelly, Don Herriott, Richard Purdy. BAND The band was organized in September with 28 members left over from last year. They made many appearances at the home football games. Lessons were continued for those desiring to join and they first played during the basketball games in February. These new additions increased the size of the band to 51 members. In January a campaign was undertaken to raise money for new band uniforms, which came to $2,500. The school paid half and the remaining amount was paid for by money raised at the concert, May 6, and by donations from various local organizations. The uniforms are styled after cadet uniforms with officer style caps. They are maroon and gray with yellow braid. The uniforms arrived in time for the state tournament which was held in Laurel this year, and the band made a very fine showing. Mr. Billings was again the able director of this organization. PAGE THIRTY-SEVEN J wirlers The Twirlers were organized this year by Laurel Stenerson, majorette and acrobat elect. Those who returned from last year were Jean Frank, Myrna Batt, Verna Bangert and Betty Lackman. Marleen Freeman, who transferred from Red Lodge, was also among the experienced twirlers. The first year twirlers were Marion Weiber, Bernice Kamerzell and Marjorie Wagner. The twirlers were not very active this year, performing only at one football game and two basketball games. 2lu.Ul and Scroll The Quill and Scroll was organized the second semester of this year (February 25) and at that time they joined the National Honorary Society. Miss Nadler and Miss Kamerzell were elected sponsors. The Quill and Scroll is a journalistic organization. The qualifications for membership are as follows: Excellence in editorial, literary, business, and art departments of our school paper; upper third in scholastic standing; samples of work submitted to executive secretary with recommendations from the club sponsor. Their objectives are to work for the advancement of the community, to be loyal to superiors, and to live up to the ideals of true journalism. The main project of the Quill and Scroll members is putting out and selling programs for the district and state tournaments of which Laurel is host this year. The members are Joyce Bradford, Eleanor Fisher, Marlene Freeman, Janie Lockwood, Betty Marshall, Darlene Moon, Janet Ness, Joyce Ness, Nancy Purchase, Rosemary Spar-lin, Pat Ward and Hulda Weber. PAGE THIRTY-EIGHT Jhe Laurel Leaves FIRST ROW—Eleanor Mossman. Helen Pomroy, Janie Lockwood. Hulda Weber, Rosemary Sparlin, Janet Ness, Joyce Bradford. Darlene Moon, Pat Ward. Betty Marshall. SECOND ROW —Donna Sheets, Miss Helen Kamerzell, Nancy Purchase. Joyce Ness. Marlene Freeman, Eleanor Fisher Harold Gratwohl, Veda Slater. Leo Yeager, Clyde Cromwell, Bob Stickelburger, Jim Chittick, Pat Busby, Miss Nadler (sponsor), Bonnie Barr. Laurel Leaves was edited by Janet Ness. Mrs. Chet Blaylock directed the publication for the first three issues in 1947. Miss Nadler became the new adviser after Christmas and directed the paper for the rest of the year. Although low on finances the Leaves was able to continue with the aid of the Quill and Scroll. Members of the staff are Leo Yeager, sports editor; Harold Gratwohl, Clyle Cromwell, Bob Stickelberger and Glen Anderson, sports writers; features were by Pat Ward, Betty Marshall, Hulda Weber, Janie Lockwood, Helen Pomroy, Jackie Renner, Joyce Bradford; Eleanor Fisher, John Omdorff, Joyce Ness, Rosemary Sparlin, Bonnie Barr and Nancy Purchase were news writers; exchange was handled by Marlene Freeman and Darlene Moon. Advertising by Donna Sheets and Marion Henry. Rosemary Sparlin was also business manager. PAGE THIRTY-NINE Jhe Laurels of '48 FIRST ROW—Pat Rathbun, John Smith, Jackie Renner, Joyce Ness, Bonnie Barr, Miss Paugh, Pat Anderson. Thelma Boylan, Marjorie Lou Hartley. SECOND ROW—Carol Shay. Violet Frank, Harold Gratwohl, Janet Ness. Merle Slater, Dolly Lehr, Mike Zahn. Betty Lack-man, Meriem Fox, Marilyn Albertus, LaDonna Frickel, Jackie Sehessler, Frances Hall. The 1948 edition of the Laurels is the third publication to make its appearance since 1942. The staff got off to a good start in November. This year Miss Minnie Ellen Paugh organized the Annual staff. Bonnie Teeters and Jerry Early did not accept positions as co-editors after they were elected, so later Bonnie Barr and Joyce Ness were elected. A subscription drive was started in January which ended March 1st. The number of Annuals to be printed this year is around 200. The ad chairman did a very good job of finishing the job to help make a success of our Annual. It took a lot of hard work and good supervising by the entire Annual staff. Co-editors........................... Bonnie Barr and Joyce Ness Business Manager................................Jackie Renner Senior Pictures.................................Pat Anderson, Laura Mae Batt, Mary Ann De Carlo Junior Pictures.......................Bonnie Teeters, Merle Slater Men's Sports......................Harold Gratwohl, Sonny Wold Women's Sports.....................................Janet Ness Art.............................................Vem Allwin Dramatics..........................................Carol Shay Snapshots..................Wayne Willis, Pat Busby, Pat Anderson Photographers.........................John Smith, Wayne Willis Subscriptions........................Myrna Batt, Wayne Willis, Pat Rathbun, Jean Frank Clubs.................. La Donna Frickel, Margery Lou Hartley, Meriem Fox, Betty Lackman, Ted Ronan, Thelma Boylan Class Will................Bonnie Barr, Joyce Ness, Robert Murphy Class Prophecy.................................Joyce Ness, Gene Bice, ......... Bonnie Barr, Jackie Renner Typists.............Thelma Boylan, Joyce Ness, Jackie Sehessler Class History........................... Marilyn Albertus PAGE FORTY Librarians These girls donate certain study halls each week to supervise in the library. They do very efficient work trying to keep the library in order. Several new books were bought which adds up to making a well-stocked library. Miss Avery is their supervisor. Myrna Batt, Phyllis Kanub, Miss llene Avery, Betty Brese, Miriam Frank, Lydia Reiter, Helen Yager. PAGE FORTY-ONE JMixed Qkorus FIRST ROW—Bonnie Barr. Margaret Scheeler. Virg.nia Harlan, Pat Busby, Jim Chittick. Fred Starbard, Pat Ward, Harriet Decker. Martha Fox, Maxine Boyd. Marion Wleber. SECOND ROW—Arleen Crans, Mary Ann de Carlo. Thelma Boylan, Jackie Renner, Laurel Stenerson. Dick Shay, Wayne Gill, Carmen de Carlo. Paul Gable. Wayne Hageman. Lorretta Deis. Violet Frank, Hannah Frank. June Kroh, Jackie Schessler. THIRD ROW—Helen Hoffman, Joan Reichel, Marlene Freeman. Almeda Fox. Georgia Wieber. Don Bradford, Clyde Cromwell, John Orndorff, Berta Jean Wilson. Anna Reeser. Joyce Reeser. Marilyn Smith Dorothy Prill. Frances Hall, Pat Rathbun. FOURTH ROW—Dorothy Ehrlich, Dolly Lehr, Jeannette Hamilton, Verna Bangert, Beverly Rider. Jean Frank. Tommy Lowry, Marion Henry. Joyce Gill, Betty Brese. Lola Brown. Donna Sheets, Phyllis Toombs. Mrs. Denny. The Glee Club was organized this year by Mrs. Denny. There are fifty-nine members. Linda Johnston, Marlene Freeman and Shirley Ellingson are the Pianists. They gave a Christmas and Thanksgiving program and are working hard on the Annual Spring Concert and Spring Festival. This year they are starting to give letter awards to boys and girls having three years in Glee Club. Nine will receive awards. They also organized a small chorus that meets every Thursday. PAGE FORTY-TWO {Pep Qlub The Pep Club was organized this year by President Laurel Stenerson. Cheerleaders were elected a little differently this year than usual. Those elected were Bonnie Barr, Pat Busby and Laurel Stenerson. Pep Club was very successful this year, yelling at all the home games and quite a few out-of-town ones, too. They gave the cheerleaders some real support. They had a good chance of winning the trophy given at district tourney for the best cheering but were defeated by Bridger. A few pep rallies and assemblies were conducted during the year by the Pep Club. Bonnie Barr was elected as representative for the Student Activity Council. FIRST ROW—Pat Busby, Bonnie Barr, Laurel Stenerson. SECOND ROW—Hannah Frank. Almeda Fox. Dolly Lehr, Marlene Freeman. Eleanor Fisher, Bernice Kamerzel. Margie Wagner. Virginia Harlan, Clyde Cromwell. Margaret Scheeler, Betty Marshall, Rosemary Sparlin, Joyce Bradford, Marlene Hafer. Audrey Moon. THIRD ROW—Marilyn Kuper. Alma Fox. Mary Ann de Carlo, Meriem Fox, Laura Mae Batt. Thelma Boylan, Verna Bangert. Pat Anderson, June Visser, LaDonna Henry. Wilma Frickel. Dorothy Frank. Carol Hahn. Janie Lockwood, Nancy Purchase. Sally Ostwald. Erlys Peterson, Pat Ward. FOURTH ROW—Violet Frank. Merle Slater. Hulda Weber. Anna Smidt, Betty Sorg. Lois Wieber, Dorothy Prill, Linda Johnston, Vivian Frank, Jean Bernhardt, Jane Kamp. Barbara Harlan. Alice Smith. Lottie Ward, Janet Ness. FIFTH ROW—Frances Hall, Jackie Schessler, Joan Reichel. Violet Barthuley, June Brester, Carol Shay, LaDonna Frickel, Helen Yager, Jeannette Hamilton, Estelle Gaynor, Joyce Wilcox. Joyce Ness. Donna Sheets, Marion Henry, Louretta Tubman. PAGE FORTY-THREE 1. Big Timber vs. Laurel. 2. All-staters. 3. Give 'em hell! 4. Tough practice. 5. Opposition? 6. Big conference. 7. Our hero, Tiger. 8. Well under control. 9. The punter? 10. Farm boy made good. 11. Good block. 12. Tense moment. CC FORTY-FOUR 1. It's easy when you know 3. When do the doors open? 6. The boys, how. 4. The ace tumblers. 7. Hey, tricky. 2. Time out. 5. Latest model. 8. Will it or won't it? PAGE FORTY-FIVE Jootball FIRST ROW—Bill Sorg. Bobby Kass. Bill Paronto, Donny Miller, Wayne Hageman, James Motzko. Tommy Dempsey. Howard Miller. George Wagner, Richard Nelson. Paul Wold. Wayne Willis. SECOND ROW—Aldean Peterson (manager), Don Hodges. Verncn Garlock Jim Morrison, Harry Ruff. Carmen de Carlo. Robert Sorg, Keith Willis. Richard Fredricks. Ellis Ward, Bill Kass. Dick Shay Paul Gable. Mike Zahn, Bob Stickelburger (ass st. manager). THIRD ROW—Mr. Foote (coach). Robert Pyzel, John Goodenbour, Chuck Rosse'ot, Robert Tinnes. Robert Murphy Jim Wilson. Eugene Bice. Jim Kiedrowski. Jim Phillips. John Orndorff. Ralph Hodges. John Smith, Everett Moorman, Vernon Allwin, Jinx Anderson (coach). 1947 FOOTBALL The Laurel gridders aided by a great coaching staff, Mr. Anderson and Mr. Foote, played their first season of Class A football. The team was very successful by losing only one game to Livingston and winning six by defeating all other conference teams. The most disappointing upset of the season was a non-conference tilt at Worden. The Red Devils stopped the powerful Locomotives and won 18-12 The greatest performance the Locomotives gave was on their home field against the Gallatin County Hawks. The Hawks, having a heavier team, were favored to win, but the Locomotives, playing heads-up ball, held on to a lead they gained early in the game, and came off the field victors by a 25 to 19 margin. The Locomotives had fine, efficient backfield stars who were Wayne Willis, Paul Wold, who were co-captains; George Wagner, the squad's workhorse; Bill Sorg and Dick Nelson. All linemen are heroes although they are not as outstanding as the backs. Eugene Bice and Jim Phillips did excellent work in their end positions. John Smith and Robert Tinnis both earned and deserved their tackle posts. Keith Willis, our center, weighing only 135 pounds, played exceptionally well on defense. Jim Kiederowski and Jim Wilson were-remarkable at their guard posts. Jim Kiedrowski, John Smith and Jim Wilson received honorable mention. Paul Wold and Keith Willis made the third team of all-state players, while Jim Phillips and Bill Sorg made the second team. PAGE FORTY-SIX L.Ji.S. 3ootba.ll Schedule Team Where Their Score Our Score Powell Here 2 7 Worden There 18 12 Forsyth There 12 35 Butte Central There 0 6 Bozeman Here 19 24 Livingston There 25 0 Havre Here 6 7 Anaconda There 12 47 L.Ji.S. 'Basketball Laurel Schedule Opponent 30 Worland, Wyo. 24 here 29 Bozeman 45 there 44 Park City 29 there 48 Red Lodge 35 there 44 Custer 22 here 35 Central 20 here 73 Absarokee 23 there 46 Roundup 47 there 57 Absarokee 19 here 53 Central (Billings) 40 there 38 Fromberg 33 here 37 Joliet 34 here 37 Columbus 34 there 47 Park City 36 here 43 Hardin 56 here 60 Roundup 37 here 49 Bridger 33 there 64 Columbus 38 here 55 Joliet 31 there 60 Fromberg 31 there 48 Hardin 36 there 65 Red Lodge 35 here 75 Bridger 22 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT here 76 Fromberg 37 63 Bearcreek 16 Laurel 57 Red Lodge 37 (Championship) DIVISIONAL TOURNAMENT 49 Belgrade 48 Hardin 58 Central 34 Hardin 51 Hardin (Championship) 52 Hardin 45 Red Lodge (Second Place) 61 Hardin (Third Place—Eliminated) PAGE FORTY-SEVEN Basketball FIRST ROW—Paul Wold, Jim Phillips, Jim Kiedrowski, Eugene Bice. Bill Sorg. SECOND ROW—Wayne Hageman, John Smith. Harvey Bishop. Robert Tinnes. THIRD ROW — Norman Leis, Jerry Early. Aldean Peterson (manager). The Laurel High School had a successful season in basketball this year by placing third in the Southern Divisional Tournament at Hardin. The Locomotives had a good record with 25 wins and only five losses throughout the season. The Locomotives won the Tri-County Conference with 14 wins and no defeats. The Locomotives won the District 6 Tournament at Laurel by defeating Red Lodge, 57-37, in the championship game. Then they went to Hardin for the Southern Divisional Tournament and were defeated in the finals by the Hardin Bulldogs, 52-51. Hardin then went on to win the State Class B championship. The following night Laurel again met Red Lodge for the second and third place and the right to go to the state tournament. Red Lodge turned the tables and dumped the Locomotives, 61-45, and ended Laurel's basketball season. The Locomotives averaged 51 points a game and scored 1,536 points to their opponents' 1,044. The Locomotives were again led by Bill Sorg, who scored 354 points and had an average of 10.5 points a game. Jim Phillips, another junior, was second in the scoring with 280 points. The Locomotives will be somewhat handicapped next year with absence of six seniors, three of whom were regulars. Even with this loss the Locomotives are expected to have a good, experienced team. PAGE FORTY-EIGHT 'Basketball 13 Laurel High School B cage team, known as the Cabooses, had a successful 1948 season, winning eight games out of eleven played. Their three defeats were lost to the Billings Colts twice. In their thriller the B team and Colts played two overtime periods before the Colts finally won by two points. They were beaten a second time by the Colts and also by the Edger A team. There was also an overtime period in that game, which goes to show what real fighters this B team has. Some of their wins were over Roberts with a score of 99-13 in which Kieth Willis played an outstanding game. Robert Sorg scored the highest number of points during the season. Leon Foote coached the B team. FIRST ROW—Bob Kass. Robert Sorg. Clyde Cromwell. Ralph Hodges. Keith Willis. SECOND ROW—Vernon Garlock, Jim Motzko. Robert Tinnes. Jim Chittick. Don Miller. THIRD ROW—Mr. Leon Foote (Coach). Bob Stickelburger (assist, manager). PAGE FORTY-NINE Q. A. FIRST ROW—Veda Slater, Joyce Ness. Margaret Scheeler, Virginia Harlan. Laurel Sten-erson, Alice Smith, Charlotte Decker. SECOND ROW—Myra Magnus, Janet Ness, Betty Brese Jane Kamp. Barbara Harlan, Jean Harper. THIRD ROW — Lorretta Deis. Beverly Reiter, Kathleen Behm. The officers of the Girls Athletic Association were Veda Slater, president; Joyce Ness, vice president; Janet Ness, secretary-treasurer, and Virginia Harlan, S.A.C. They were organized and led by Mrs. C. McGarry. In the early fall they played softball about two times a week and ended the season with a tournament. Laurel Stenerson and Jean Harper were the softball captains and they competed with teams from the freshman physical education classes. During the carnival, the G.A.A had two booths and the money earned was used to buy letters for the letterwomen and to help send the delegation to Bozeman. The winter season was spent mostly in basketball practice; they practived about twice a week until other practices took up so much of the gym time that practices were cut to one a week. February 28 the Gallatin High School G.A.A. invited six girls and their leader to come to the Annual Sports Day Convention. The girls who attended were: Veda Slater, Joyce Ness, Jean Harper, Laurel Stenerson, Betty Brese and Myra Magnus. Laurel Stenerson placed in the posture contest and was awarded an emblem. They all participated in games like ping-pong, volleyball and schuffle board. PAGE FIFTY Lettermen and Letterwomen FIRST ROW—Bill Sorg, Jim Wilson, Jim Kiedrowski, Eugene Bice, Howard Miller. Mike Zahn. Robert Tinnes, George Wagner. SECOND ROW—Wayne Hageman. Richard Nelson, James Motzko. Bill Paronto, Chuck Rosselot. Paul Wold. John Smith, Wayne Willis. THIRD ROW—Ralph Hodges. Ellis Ward. Donny Miller, Vernon Allwin, Jim Phillips. Keith Willis. FIRST ROW—Veda Slater, Margaret Scheeler, Joyce Ness. Virginia Harlan. Laurel Stener-son. SECOND ROW—Janet Ness, Charlotte Decker, Alice Smith, Jean Harper. PAGE FIFTY-ONE 1. You'll never guess. 2. A long time ago. 3. Oh, so shy! 4. Going somewhere? 5. Who have we here? 6. Tickets please. 7. Cute kids. PAGE FIFTY-TWO COMPLIMENTS OF PRICE'S PHARMACY Shaeffer, Parker and Eversharp Pens THE HESTER-ZUCK STUDIO Yardley, Tussy, Cara Nome Toiletries N.P.B.A. Dispensary Veterans' Administration Dispensary PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY PORTRAITS OF DISTINCTION 113 North 30th Phone 4858 Billings, Montana Laurel Creamery Makers of ROSE BRAND BUTTER and ICE CREAM PAGE FIFTY-THREE Dr. D. A. Nottingham DENTIST YELLOWSTONE DAIRY — MILK BAR PASTEURIZED DAIRY PRODUCTS OPEN 6 A. M.- 2 A. M. IT'S THE BOARD OF TRADE CAFE For Excellently Prepared Food and Courteous Service FOR LOCAL NEWS READ the LAUREL OUTLOOK SCOTT'S LAUNDRY For Quick Service DUTCH MILL For Meals or Fountain Drinks Best Wishes to the Class of '48 VAUGHN RAGSDALE Home of the Midland Empire LOCATED IN LAUREL AND BILLINGS | LAIRD'S —..—..... — FOR BEST BUYS AND LOW ELECTRIC COSTS IN GROCERIES IT'S SHOP SAWYER'S J PAGE FIFTY-FOUR 1. Pretty windy. 3. The outdoor life. 6. Reclining. 2. Informally attired. 4. Revealing. 7. Anybody else? 5. Something queer about this. PACE FIFTY-FIVE TUBMAN'S FOOD MART Phone 44 or 45 HELBROS WATCHES C. L. CALLOWAY JEWELER Watch Repairing Engraving FOR A DELICIOUS MEAL Johnston's Lumber Co. It’s The OWL CAFE ..........——.........—.... FOR YOUR BUILDING NEEDS THE BOY’S SUPER MARKET For Best Buys In Meats and Groceries WE SPECIALIZE IN FROZEN FOODS ' Renner Barber Shop R. J. WILLIAMS AND SON INSURANCE New Method Shoe Shop 203 West 1st PAGE FIFTY-SIX 1. Senior class in grade school. 2. Why so sad? 3. Good leaning post. 4. She grew two feet. 5. Interesting game. 6. Very photogenic. 7. Very nice. 8. Programs? 9. In love? PAGE FIFTY-SEVEN Dr. I. N. Smith DENTIST BEN FRANKLIN STORES | PARK FOOD SHOP GROCERIES AND LUNCH 591 Colorado Avenue NEED YOUR WATCH REPAIRED? go to Goodman's Jewelry The Laurel Class of '4 Wish to Thank T F 8 ’heir Advertisers or Their Fine Support! i IT'S THE j BUFFALO STYLE SHOPPE FOR THAT NEW WARDROBE : Spring or Summer try HOME BAKERY for LAUREL Fresh Rolls, Bread, and Fancy Pastries | Decorated Cakes and Large Orders | Our Specialty PHONE 677-W TAYLOR'S BARBER I and BEAUTY SHOP JESSIE'S CAFE SPECIALIZES IN STEAKS j YELLOWSTONE BANK CAPITAL AND SURPLUS i $250,000.00 j Laurel Columbus ANDERSON DAIRY j Milk with the creamy flavor j PACE FIPTY-EICMT 1. Looks good; the popcorn, I mean. 2. Chums? 3. What brings this on? 4. Oh, nice. 5. Cute. 6. You look fine. 7. Gettin' in, Jackson? 8. Look who's in the doghouse now! 9. Make it, Linda? WHERE STYLE PLUS —QUALITY ! RULE J. C. PENNEY CO. LAUREL Laurel Trading Co. Established 1906 Hardware Plumbing - Paint Heating-Appliances-Electrical PHONE 5 LAUREL, MONT. J. Willard Baldwin, Owner-Manager 0. M. WOLD COMPANY VYE CLINIC SERVING LAUREL SINCE 1902 i Wold's Will Give You Prompt Service ! ... In Their . . . MEN'S CLOTHING DEPT. WOMEN'S CLOTHING DEPT, j DRY GOODS DEPT. | GROCERY DEPT. ; and i IMPLEMENT STORE LOG CABIN BEAUTY SALON j Mary Mosier, Mgr. PHONE 782 207 Second Avenue j BILLINGS ] GAS COMPANY j Phone 145 j 1 Gardner's Drug Store For Accurately-Filled Prescriptions 1 See Phil Gardner, Prop. 1902- 1948 | HART-ALBIN CO. | Moon's Barber Shop FOR A STYLISH HAIR CUT CELEBRATING 46 YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PAGE SIXTY 1. Working girls. 2. Loafing again. 3. Sweet and lovely. 4. Jail birds. 5. Nice reindeer. 6. Compact little group. 7. Senior class, young, aren't they? 8. Snow-bound. PAGE SIXTY-ONE j Chapman Pharmacy Prescription Druggist O. K. Chapman, Prop. - Laurel, Mont. ,1 SCHESSLER 6c SON FRESH VEGETABLES AND MEAT CUT DAILY ! | DR. E. C. HALL LOCATED ABOVE WOLD'S I 1 r THE MONTANA POWER COMPANY j 1 GRACE and TRUE • : Invite you to the | YELLOWSTONE CAFE I FOR THAT NEW LOOK shop at I SIMMON'S | BLONDY'S MARKET I ! 419 West Main, Laurel Phone 184 (Formerly H. L. Market) ! New Owners: Arnold and Ruth Bezdek j We handle— FRESH VEGETABLES : FRESH MEATS (cut daily) LUNCH MEATS GROCERIES ICE CREAM • DRUGS POP 1 SCHOOL SUPPLIES CIGARETTES CANDY S Store Hours— Monday-Friday - - 8 a. m.-7 p. m. Saturday 8 a. m.-9 p. m. Sunday - - - - 7 a. m.-l p. m. j FREE DELIVERIES 10:30 a. m. and 3:30 p. m. IT’S EASY PARK EVERY DAY WHEN YOU SHOP THE BLONDY WAY HAPPY TO KNOW YOU— GLAD TO MEET YOU— PLEASED TO SERVE YOU! « • ‘8 A Boil ■356 j ZENITH MAJOR APPLIANCES COLEMAN HEATING EQUIPMENT YOUNGSTON KITCHEN FIXTURES NAIRN CONGOLEUM SPORTING GOODS EVERYTHING IN HARDWARE AND APPLIANCES MARSHALL-WELLS SEE ALLIE AND HAROLD PHONE 182 LAUREL PAGf SIXTY-TWO 1. Roughin' it. 4. The trio. 7. Teacher's pets. 2. Pin-up girls. 5. Nonchalant couple. 8. Just passing through. 3. Gentlemen of the world. 6. Hard at work. PAGE SIXTY-THREE Dr. W. A. McCormick CHIROPRACTOR FOR BEAUTIFUL HOME FURNISHINGS It's ROYSDEN'S FURNITURE STORE GREENING'S CHEVROLET CO. LAUREL, MONTANA JACK PELOWITZ PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT ISACHEN JEWELRY Well known for Keepsake Diamonds RED 6c WHITE Groceries and Meats Mr. and Mrs. Homer Sheets, Props. LAUREL'S Popular Place to Trade McCormick's Food Mart Phone 77-76 Three Daily Deliveries FRESH MEATS AND VEGETABLES FACE SIXTY-FOUR • ___v .'SC ; - . a , JSS — - Si. • r w • v..