Laurel High School - Laurels Yearbook (Laurel, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 86 of the 1951 volume:

0 THE LAURELS LAUREL, MONTANA MR. FRED W. GRAFF Superintendent The future is yours, and it is brighter than it looks. During England’s darkest day as World War II raged, the expression was frequently heard that there would always be an England—at this critical hour, and with greater assurance, we can say there will always be a United States of America. As your nation prepares to defend itself, do not permit confusion or Futilitarianism to enervate you or to distort your objective. Few generations in a progressive country apd a progressive era are free from disturbing and threatening events; some of these come during the morning years of life, some at midday, and some with the evening sun. As you leave high school you hear your country's call for service. This you will not only heed but accept as a dynamic challenge. Peace, in your time, is not inevitable, and the threatened deflection of your normal course will be only temporary. Yes, there will always be a United States of America, and it has boundless opportunities for you.—Fred W. Graff. You, the members of the graduating class and the other students of Laurel High School, are now engaged in acquiring the skills and habits you will use in your adult life. With these you will build your future and the future of this country. Soon the students of today will occupy the positions of power in our nation of tomorrow. Decisions concerning the governmental and industrial en-terprizes that make America great will be made by your generation. No one can or will make these decisions for you unless you invite, by your indifference, a foreign power to come in and run our great nation. It is hoped that your studies have given you the means and the desire to continue in the improvement of this great land and the making of a more stable and peaceful world.—William A. West. FACULTY MR. FRANCIS BOWEN Northeast Missouri State Teachers' College, B.S. Degree. World History, American History and Gov't. Freshman Class Sponsor. MISS HELEN KAMERZELL Rocky Mountain College, B.S. Degree. Steno, Typing, Bookkeeping. Senior Class and Annual Co-sponsor. MRS. WINNIFRED McDonnell University of Minnesota, B.S. Degree, Education. Junior High, Vocal and Band, Band, Glee Club, Mixed Chorus. MISS JEANNE GUNDERSON Teachers College, Aberdeen, S.D. A m e r ic a n Literature Spanish I and II. Spanish Club, Senior Class Play. MRS. WILLIAM LARSON Kansas State College, B.S. and M.A. Degrees. English 3 and 4, Journalism. Laurel Leaves, Advisor. MRS. CLARK McGARRY College of St. Teresa, B.S. Degree. Junior High Girls' Physical Education, Senior High Girls' Health and Physical Education, Biology. GAA Sponsor, Freshman Girls' Tumbling. MR. JAMES MORRISON MR. PIERRE ROBERTS Western Montana College of Education. Manual Arts, Agriculture. MISS MARGUERITE ROSCOE Montana State University, B.S. Degree. Chemistry, Physics, Solid Geometry, Trigonometry. Sponsor of Science Clubs, Sophomore Class. MR. ROBERT SAWH1LL Montana State University, B.S. Degree. General Science, General Math, Geometry. Co-sponsor of Junior Class. Montana State University, B.S. Degree. Physical Education, Coaching. MISS ROSE SAMPSON University of Minnesota, B.E. Degree. English I. Sponsored Junior Class Play, Librarian. MR. ARTHUR SMITH Montana State College. Trades and Industries. T I Club Sponsor, Senior Class Co-sponsor. f “LAURELS” STAFF Berta Jean Wilson and Leroy Wetch were elected by the senior class to edit the 1951 yearbook. All seniors are members of the staff. Iola Fisher managed the advertising, assisted by Marilyn Smith, La Donna Henry, Delores Scheeler, and Charlotte Decker. Maxine Boyd led the subscription drive, with Tommy Moran and Don Mobley helping. Doug Toombs carried the responsibility of photography with the help of Linda Johnston and Terry Ness, a junior. June Birkland was in charge of the senior photographs. Jean Bernhardt managed snapshots. The art department honors are shared by Linda Johnston, creator of the character who appears throughout the book on activity or athletics pages, and Claudine Eber-hardt, division-page artist. This character represents the world wide outlook of a senior class about to leave behind it all the memories of a high-school career, the joys of taking part in athletics, the time you repaired your car in T I, antics in Science Club or FHA, hard work on the school paper, and all the rest of the fun you had. May your 1951 LAURELS mean more to you as the years go by. Berta Jean Wilson, Leroy Wetch Editors Miss Helen Kamerzell Advisor SENIORS Peggy Alverson F.H.A. 1, 2; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Laurel Leaves 3, 4; Junior Class Play Prompter; Sec., Miss Gunderson; Class Sec. 4; Annual Staff. Ardelle Anderson F.H.A. 4; G.A.A. 2; Chorus 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Quill and Scroll; Junior Class Play; Annual Staff; Laurel Leaves Typist 3, 4; Great Falls Music Meet— Soloist. Jean Bernhardt Secretary and Treasurer I; Carnival Queen Candidate 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 2; Librarian 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Letterwoman 2; Laurel Leaves 3, 4; Secretary to Mr. Roberts and Miss Martin 4; Junior Class Play; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Prom and Banquet Committee 3; Annual Staff 4; Drama Class Plays 3. Walter Bernhardt T and I 3, 4; Annual Staff. Arleen Crans Beven F.H.A. 1; Chorus 1, Glee Club 1, 4; Dramatics 2; Secretary to Mrs. Larson; Annual Staff. June Birkland Secretary and Treasurer 2; Tumbler 1; Annual Staff—Individuals. SENIORS Maxine Boyd Glee Club 1, 2; Candidate for Laurel Leaves Queen 2; Laurel Leaves Staff 3, 4; Class President 4; Member of Student Gov't 4; Spanish Club 4; Girls State 3; Junior Class Play; Annual Staff Business. Pete Brano T and I 3, 4. Darlene Call Transfer from Wilsall, Montana; Laurel Leaves 4; Annual Staff. Robert Dantic Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Track 3, 4; T and I 3, 4; Junior Class Vice President; Annual Staff. Marjorie Brester Secretary for Mr. Bowen. Lola Brown F.H.A. 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 4; Tumbler 1; Secretary to Miss Sampson 4; Annual Staff Typist. SENIORS Charlotte Decker G.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; Band 1; Lcttcrwoman 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club I, 2, 3, 4; Laurel Leaves 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff. Claudine Eberhardt Transfer from Elgin, North Dakota 2; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Twirler 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Class Play; Secretary 3; Secretary to Mrs. McGarry; Annual Staff; Office Girl 4. Iola Fisher F.H.A. I, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3. 4; Junior Class Play; Letterwoman 3. 4; Laurel Leaves 3, 4; Annual Staff; Drama Class Plays 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Martha Fox Chorus 1, 2; Tumbler 2; G.A.A. 2; Advanced Physical Education 2, 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Annual Staff; Laurel Leaves 4; Office Girl 4; Secretary to Mrs. McDonnell and Miss Roscoe. Vivian Frank S.A.C. 1, 3. 4; F.H.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Secretary 1; Vice President 2; President 3, 4; Delegate to Bozeman State Convention 2; Delegate to Great Falls State Convention; Alternate for Girls State; Pep Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Secretary to Miss Varcoe. Patricia Fry Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Tumbler I, 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Twirler 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Office Girl 4; Annual Staff 4; Laurel Leaves 4; 1, 2, 3. English IV Play 1; Class Play 3; Quill and Scroll 3, 4. SENIORS Jim Gass Annual Staff-Sports; Science Club I; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; T and I Club 3. 4; Letterman 3. 4; Laurel Leaves Staff 4; Captain of Football Team 4. Jim Graff Science Club 1; Boys’ State 3; Missoula M. I. E. A. Rep. 3; Junior Class Play; Laurel Leaves 3, 4; Laurel Leaves Editor 4; Operators Club 4; Annual Staff-Sports; Letterman 2t 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Track 2, 3; Junior, Senior Banquet Toastmaster. Dan Hafer Football 2, 3, Annual Staff-Snapshots; Track 2, 3; Science Club 4; Spanish Club 3. Pat Haigh Band 1, 2, 3; Librarian I, 4; FHA 1; Glee Club 1; Pep Club 1; Transfer from Beach, N. Dakota; 2nd semester of her sophomore year. Ladonna Henry FHA 1, 2, 3. 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 2, 3; Student Government 3; Annual Staff-Business and Snapshots; Glee Club 4; Secretary, Miss Sprung 4. Linda Johnston Laurel Leaves Queen Candidate I; Tumbler 1, 2; Student Gov't. 2; Glee Club 2, 3; State Music Meet 2, 3, 4; Band 3; Junior Class President; Class Play 3; State Journalism Pow Wow 3; Quill and Scroll 3. 4; Laurel Leaves Business Manager 3; L. L. Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Editor 4; GAA 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff-Art and Photography; GAA President 4. SENIORS Jim Kasner Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff-Sports; Basketball 1, 2; Science Club 1; Band 1. 2. 3, 4. Verna Leis GAA 1, Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Laurel Leaves 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Junior Play Committee 3; Annual Staff-Senior Will; Prom and Banquet Committee 3. Mina Magnus Glee Club I; Spanish Club 1, 2; GAA 2; Tumbler 1, 2; Band 3; Journalism 4; Laurel Leaves Staff. Don Mobley Transfer from Grcybull, Wyo. 2; Junior Class Play 3; Football 4; T and I 4. Audrey Moon Glee Club 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Laurel Leaves 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 2, 3; State Music Meet 2, 4; FHA 3; Annual Staff-Articles; Junior Play Committee 3. Tommy Moran S.A.C. 1; T and I 3, 4; President 4. SENIORS Bill Rosselot Student Council 3; Student Gov't 2; Football 2, 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4; Letter-man 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Senior Class Vicc-Pres.; Operators Club 4; Annual Staff— Sports. Delores Scheeler Tumbler 1; FHA 3, 4; Librarian 3; Student Gov't 3; Laurel Leaves 3, 4; GAA 2, 3, 4; Letterwoman 2, 3, 4; Science Club 4; Annual Staff—Typist. Dorothy Prill Chorus 1, 2; FHA 1, 2 3, 4, Vice-President of FHA 4; Delegate to Great Falls State Convention 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Twirling 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff, Snapshots; Vice President of SAC 3; Secretary to Mr. Sawhill and Mr. Jones 4; Advanced Physical Ed. 2. Lester Ronan T and I 3, 4; Football 3; Annual Staff— Articles. Dorine Severens Transfer from Dickinson, N. Dakota 2; Tumbler 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 2; Laurel Leaves 3, 4; Band 2, 4; Annual Staff—Snapshots. Clayton Sheets Science Club 1, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Letterman 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff—Snapshots. SENIORS Marilyn Smith Glee Club I; F.H.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club i; 2, 4; Laurel Leaves Ad Manager 4; Laurel Leaves 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Junior Class Play; Secretary to Mr. Morrison; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Drama Class Plays 3; Prom and Banquet Committee 3. Betty Sorg Laurel Leaves 2, 3, 4; Ad Manager Laurel Leaves 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Laurel Leaves Queen Candidate 3; F.H.A. 2; Dramatics 3; G.A.A. 2; An nual Staff; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Robert Stickelberger Athletics Manager 1, 2, 3, 4; Laurel Leaves 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Junior Class Play; Class Treasurer 3; Student Gov’t 3; Prom and Banquet Committee; Operators Club 4; Annual Staff. Douglas Toombs Operators Club 2; Prom and Banquet Committee; T. and I. 4; Annual Staff— Photography. June Visser Tumbler 1, 2; G.A.A. I; F.H.A. 1, 2 Prom and Banquet Committee 3; Li brarian 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Laurel Leaves Staff 4 Annual Staff—Art. Lorraine Wagner G.A.A. 1; Drama 3; Prom and Banquet Committee 3; Laurel Leaves Staff 4; Pep Club 1, 3, 4; Sec. to Miss Ford, Mr. Smith; Annual Staff—Typist. SENIORS Berta Jean Wilson Glee Club I, 3, 4; Laurel Leaves 3, 4; Junior Play Committee 3: Prom and Banquet Committee 3; Secretary to Mr. Foote 4; Annual Staff 4; Annual Editor 4. Leroy Wetch T and I 3, 4; Boys' State 3; Annual Staff 4; Annual Editor 4. CLASS OFFICERS Maxie Boyd..... Bill Rosselot ... Peggy Alverson Dan Hafer ..... ................................................. President .............................................. Vice-President .................................................. Secretary ................................................... Treasurer CLASS MOTTO: Par Epreuves a Triumpht ('Through trials to triumph) CLASS COLORS: Blue and Silver CLASS FLOWER: Yellow Rose SENIOR CLASS WILL I, Peggy Alverson, leave my job as business manager to any enthusiastic journalism student. I, Ardelle Anderson, leave my tattered and torn chem book to Bob Smith. I, Jean Bernhardt, leave my job at Penney s to some poverty stricken freshman. I, Walter Bernhardt, leave to wrestle the farm from my brothers. I, Arleen Bevin, leave to set up housekeeping. I, June Birkland, leave my station wagon to Terry Hershfelt, city junk dealer. 1, Maxine Boyd, leave my happy smile to Gerry Tinnis. I, Marjorie Brester, leave my quietness to Betty Jo. I, Pete Brano, leave with my car, new motor and all. I, Lola Brown, leave as quietly as 1 came. I, Darlene Call, leave nothing, he's going with me—we hope. 1, Bob Dantic, leave my trade secret as to how to get along with the coach to George Bangert. I, Charlotte Decker, leave to find my 6 foot, 140 pound man, poor LeRoy. I, Claudine Eberhardt, leave to find Bud. I, lola Fisher, leave my height to Joyce Hafer, she might be able to use it. 1, Martha Fox, leave the school bus in one piece. We, Vivian Frank and Dorothy Prill, leave Mrs. Larson to rest in peace. I, Pat Fry, will my ability to act sophisticated to Pat Bender. I, Jim Graff, leave to return to replace my father. I, Dan Hafer, leave my sensational build to Harry Bear'' Hodges. I, La Donna Henry, leave bookkeeping betwitched. bothered and bewildered. I, Pat Haigh, leave my ability to pass out Girl Scout cookies in sociology without getting caught to some skinny junior. I, Linda Johnston, will my ability to chastise Audrey Moon with my flailing fists to a defenseless junior. I, Jim Kasner, leave my trumpet playing ability to Danny Freund. Who knows, maybe he'll be as good as I am some day. I, Verna Leis, leave to find my favorite blond. I, Mina Magnus, leave my ability to get a man to my sister, Marcella. I, Don Mobley, leave my ulcers to anyone who likes milk. I, Audrey Moon, leave Mrs. Mac and the band members rest in peace. I, Tom Moran, leave my ability to blush to any future only boy in sociology class. I, Lester Ronan, leave my boots to anyone who can wear them. I, Bill Rosselot, leave my way with the Billings women to Dick Fritzler. I, Delores Scheeler, leave the G.A.A. girls in one piece. I, Dorine Severens, leave my spectacular strut to Jessie Boylan. I, Clayton Sheets, leave—if Shirley will let me. I, Marilyn Smith, leave my arguments to Mr. Bowen, perhaps he can use them in some future sociology class. I, Betty Sorg, leave Chemistry amazed. I, Bob Sticklebcrger, leave my column to anyone who can keep in the sponsor's good grace long enough to write it. I, Doug Toombs, leave to become Mr. Marjorie Lou Hartley. I, June Visser, leave my notorious name. Thanks everybody. I, Lorraine Wagner, leave my bashfulness to Herman. I, Le Roy Wetch, leave Art befuddled. I, Berta Jean Wilson, leave the Annual to anyone who will have it. SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY TIME: One hundred years from now. PLACE: Rollin'' Bones Cemetery. SCENE: In the gray dusk of a Friday evening, the long figure of Father Time is resting on his scythe. With a deep sigh he arises and crosses to a crumbling row of tombstones, which is all that is left of a group of his favorite people—the Senior Class of '51. Brushing the tears from his eyes he reads the touching epitaphs on the tombstones. PEGGY ALVERSON She never grew tall. But she didn't mind at all. ARDELLE ANDERSON Teacher of home economics was she. But she died from lack of Vitamin D. JEAN BERNHARDT To portray Macbeth (witcU's scene) was her anxiety. Not to scare away society. WALTER BERNHARDT Like ol' MacDonald, he had a farm. Ei, Ei, O. ARLEEN BEVEN Died from strife. Trying to be a Navy wife. JUNE BIRKLAND Rival of Daisy Mae. Died from running on Sadie Hawkins Day. MAXINE BOYD Who now rests within this plot. During her career, she wrote a lot. PETE BRANO Here lies Pete, Never known to accept defeat. MARJORIE BRESTER Love of life she did profess. That's how she found her happiness. LOLA BROWN She was the master of her fate. And the captain of her soul. DARLENE CALL Driving the Olds was her ambition, Alas, now look at her condition. BOB DANTIC The girl of his dreams was Hedy Lamarr. But the distance between was too durn far. CHARLOTTE DECKER She was no eastern beauty. She was no southern rose. She was just a plain Montana girl. With freckles on her nose. CLAUDINE EBERHARDT Remained true to Bud did she, But she's in no better fix than you or me. IOLA FISHER A surgical nurse was her career. Never once did she show her fear. MARTHA FOX Driving cars was her ambition, The ones she left were in no condition. VIVIAN FRANK Died trying to get her old age pension. A fate too horrible to even mention. PAT FRY Here lies a gay divorcee, Whose husbands numbered only three. JIM GASS He played professional football, The kick-off came after a big fall. JIM GRAFF To print a paper was his desire. Not to set the world on fire. DAN HAFER He went to Europe, As an advertisement for Maple Syrup. ( He looked so sweet.) PAT HAIGH She lived her life, And went her way. Nobody led her astray. (She had a mind of her own.) LaDONNA HENRY Under this slab of gray. Lies one who was always happy and gay. LINDA JOHNSTON Brains plus beauty suits her grand, Always willing to lend a helping hand. JIM KASNER From coast to coast he blew his horn. Until he was old and worn. VERNA LEIS To heaven aspired, Too bad she got so tired. MINA MAGNUS Greatest woman orator of her time. To the top of the ladder she did climb. DON MOBLEY The bigger they are, The harder they fall. AUDREY MOON Audrey's her name. Laurel was her station. Flirting with boys Was her main occupation. TOM MORAN Old and frail. Spent his last few years in jail. DOROTHY PRILL Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, Here lies a woman you couldn't trust. LESTER RONAN He rode the range. That is how his figure changed. BILL ROSSELOT He was a man. Lived a man. Died a man. What a man! DELORES SCHEELER Breaking her glasses was a pet peeve. That is why she had to leave. (They wouldn't give her any more.) DORINE SEVERENS A drum majorette was she, But she died just like you and me. CLAYTON SHEETS Here was a man that was brave, But, as you can see, ended iathe grave. MARILYN SMITH On account of her good debates. She became president of the United States. BETTY SORG An out of town boy was her ambition, Now just look at her condition. BOB STICKELBERGER Became manager of Notre Dame, But he never won a game. DOUGLAS TOOMBS He was a good man and true. He loved to sail the ocean blue. JUNE VISSER Died from giggles, And excessive hip wiggles. LORRAINE WAGNER Tried hard to catch a baseball man. But succeeded in catching only a fan. LEROY WETCH Gasoline and fire mixed, Put Leroy in this awful fix. BERTA JEAN WILSON Here a quiet girl was, Succeeded in all—and plus. Father Time heaved a great sigh, slowly turned and strolled away — looking for the seniors of 52,” to see what they accomplished in their day. SENIOR HISTORY We, the graduating class of 1951, now end the journey we began four years ago. We started our freshman year with 56 members, and now end with only 44. Although we were scared and pushed around by the upper classmen, we managed to survive. We started the year by holding elections under the direction of Miss McDermott. Those officers elected were Pat Eyer—president, Anna Smidt—vice-president, Jean Bernhardt—secretary and treasurer, and Vivian Frank—student activity council representative. Linda Johnston and Tom Dempsey were our choices for King and Queen in the Laurel Leaves subscription drive. We lost to the seniors by two subscriptions. The carnival was our next big event. We sponsored the fish pond booth and Jean Bernhardt as our candidate for carnival queen. Our sophomore year found us a bit more experienced in the ways of the high school. We elected our officers under the new sponsor. Miss Roberts. They were Bill Rosselot—president, Vivian Frank— vice-president, June Birkland—secretary-treasurer, and Pat Eyer—S. A. C. representative. Maxine Boyd and Joe Marvel were our choice for King and Queen candidates for the Laurel Leaves this year. Anna Smidt, our candidate for carnival queen was elected Queen. Our booths were rolling nickels and the turkey raffle. Upperclassmen now, we set in for a hard year of work. We elected Linda Johnston—president, Bob Dantic—vice-president, Claudine Eberhardt—secretary, and Bob Stickelbcrger—treasurer. Being upperclassmen we were allowed two members to S. A. C., Vivian Frank and Bill Rosselot. For the newly organized Student Government, we selected LaDonna Henry, Jim Graff, Delores Schecler, and Linda John- ston. Our sponsors were Miss Nordgaard and Mr. White. Our candidates for the Laurel Leaves royalty were Jim Kasner and Betty Sorg. We ordered our class rings early from the Balfour Company. They arrived in March. We then presented the comedy Brother Goose which turned out to be a big financial success. Miss Gunderson directed the play. We sold concessions at all of the basketball and football games. Since there were no tournaments that year, we had to sell doubly hard. On May 13, came the big event we had been working for—the Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet. We carried out the Dutch theme in the menu, table decorations, favors, entertainment and gymnasium decorations. We danced to the music of the Five Squares. This year for the first time we made the ruling that only juniors, seniors, alumni and their dates could attend, no underclassmen. We are now in our senior year. Our officers are Maxine Boyd—president, Bill Rosselot—vice-president, Peggy Alverson—secretary, and Dan Hafer— treasurer. Our representatives to the now combined S. A. C. and Student Government are Vivian Frank, Bob Stickelberger, Jim Graff, and Maxine Boyd. Miss Kamerzell is our class sponsor. Our King and Queen candidates for the Laurel Leaves were Darlene Call and Bob Dantic. Our senior announcements were ordered from the Josten Company. The annual was our next big project of the year. Berta Jean Wilson and Leroy Wetch were elected co-editors. Our shipments were due in Dallas, Texas at the Taylor Publishing Company on December, January, and February 13. December 20 was Senior Dress-Up Day. All seniors were dressed to perfection. Our class play was directed by Miss Jeanne Gunderson. J u N Shirley Adams Sammie Armstrong George Bangert Cecelia Batt Odelia Bender Pat Bender Peggy Bernhardt Jim Brohaugh Donald Brown Don Cammock | o R S Nayan Cartee Sally Cook Louise Crawford Angelo DeCarlo Teddy Dolechek Darlene Frank Elsie Frank Janet Frank Jim Frank Bill Frickel I Jiidy Huntington Bill Huschka Curtis Ingraham Betty Jones Barbara Jordan o R S Kathleen Keener Russell Linger Barbara Knight Marcella Magnus Mary Ann Kroh Eugene Marcus Florine Lehr Kenneth Lcuthold Patricia Mathis Henry Meyers N Andy Munoz Betty Nelson Terry Ness Juanita Noel Leo Ostwalt Pam Paronto Kay Pewitt Wallace Rider Gladys Rupp Sally Schaff o Donald Schessler George Schreiner Herman Schreiner Marvin Sheldon Robert Smith Lawrence Stencrsen Joan Thayer Herman Wagner Mary Lou Wheeler Lawrence Yeager Not Pictured: Gene Groshelle Lorraine Moorman Irene Coombs CLASS HISTORY FRESHMAN YEAR President ...................... Herman Wagner Vice President ..................... Andy Zahn Secretary ..................... Loraine Moorman Treasurer ....................... Nayan Cartee S.A.C...................................... Bob Smith Sponsors were Miss Roscoe and Mr. Brown. Candidates for Laurel Leaves contest were Herman Wagner and Shirley Adams. Peggy Bernhardt was chosen as Carnival Queen. The class had darts and ball throwing at the carnival. SOPHOMORE YEAR President .... Vice President Secretary .... Treasurer .... S.A.C......... ... Jim Brohaugh ...... Janet Frank ... Shirley Adams . Judy Huntington Kenneth Leuthold Betty Jones Sponsor was Miss Roberts. Candidates for Laurel Leaves were Pat Bender and George Bangert. They were crowned as Laurel Leaves King and Queen. President ..... Vice President Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... S.A.C.......... JUNIOR YEAR ..................... Don Brown ................... Henry Meyers ................. Shirley Adams ................... Florine Lehr ................... Nayan Cartee Terry Hirschfelt Judy Huntington The Junior Class Sponsors are Miss Varcoe and Mr. Sawhill. Candidates for Laurel Leaves King and Queen were Darlene Frank and Kenneth Leuthold. They presented Bill's Night Out” under the direction of Miss Rose Sampson. Virginia Baldwin Ronnie Behm Edith Belile Dorothy Bernhardt Jerry Bernhardt Jessie Boylan Shirley Brown Pat Bundy s o p H o M O R Shirley Collins Bob Conner Virginia DeCarlo Richard Deis Thomas Deis Kenneth Ellingson Eugene Emineth Lenna Ferrin Gerald Foos Jim Fox Marvin Fox Barbara Frank Dan Freund Ernest Freund Marietta Fujio Jerry Fritzler Jean Gallagher Pat Gallagher Richard Gaynor Lauretta Gill Isabelle Gonzales Robert Gradwohl Joan Greening Laura Gunnels E S Mackey Hellesvig Roger Hecker Billie Hilderman Sherry Hovey Margaret Hughes Ralph Hurzeler Dennis Johnson Donald Kautz Mina Kellogg John Kelly Juanita Kuper Marlene Lenhardt Henry Lith Curtis Lorash Wallace Mikcsell Eldon Mooney Janet Morrison Rose Munoz Geraldine Murphy James Murry Bill Nance Richard Nicholas Patsy Ostwald John Pewitt John Plath Kenneth Reil Betty Reiter Jean Renner S o p H O M O R E S Bill Revell Jody Rolison Wilma Ronan Shirley Rowland George Saffeels Elsie Schlagel Jerry Sheldon Rex Sommers Elsie Stevenson Gerry Tinnes Eldon Ungefug Dick Williams Franklin Wombolt Not Pictured: Joan Bray Virginia DeCarlo Melvin Harding Kay Staiger 1949- 1950—President, Dan Freund; Vice President, Rex Sommers; Secretary, Pat Gallagher; Bob Conner, Treasurer; Sponsor, Miss Roscoe. Student Government, Gordon Frank, Dan Freund, Dick Williams, Dennis Johnson; SAC, Shirley Collins, Ernest Freund; L. L., Candidates, Pat Bundy, Bill Revel. Won selling honors. Sponsored -a good posture campaign—Pat Gallagher crowned queen. 1950- 51—President, Joan Greening; Vice President, Dick Williams; Secretary, John Pewitt; Treasurer, Marge Hughes. Sponsor, Miss Roscoe; Student Government, Joan Greening, Dan Freund, Billie Hilderman, Ernest Freund; L. L. Candidates, Bob Conner, Joyce Hater. Joyce won selling honors. Sponsored dance and RCA Victor Record Player raffle. Held several candy sales. Laurie Adams Ronald Behm Harley Behm Ann Bishop Myrna Bottger Robert Boyd Marlene Bradley Lawrence Brese F R E S H M E N Jack Budge Jim Cantrell Jean Chalmers Shirley Koch Tony DeCarlo Joan DeWald Thelma Durand Donna Edgmond Rena Edgmond Marilyn Erickson Marianne Everett Kenneth Poos Mary Alice Foos Carl Fox Lorraine Fox Darlene Frank Delores Frank Josie Frank Marian Frank Sharon Foote Gary Freebury Dick Fritzler Virginia Frost Dorothy Gabel Keith Goman Dorothy Gomer Clifford Griffey Gary Hageman F R E S H M E N Elmer Hagen Mary Harper Stephen Hurzeler Joyce Jordon John Kaiserman Wilma Kamp Betty Kass Connie Kass William Klein Robert Knight Delphine Koch Gene Leach Elsie Ludwig Judy McLarnon Ruth Meyer Jerry Miller Grace Ness LaRue Ostwalt Betty Rieter Don Reynolds Eugene Richardson Frances Ronan Bob Schessler Henry Schmidt Caroline Schutzman Jim Severens Robert Smith Geraldine Sorg F R E S H M E N Amelia Staley Delores Stenersen Gilbert Thiel Lloyd Vadnais Gerald Vogel Irene Wheeler Richard Wieber Kay Williams Kathleen Gary Louanne Campbell Not pictured: Peggy Armstrong, Wayne Freeman, Mary Foos, Stephen Hurzeler, Joan Schiller, and Betty Hergett. The Freshmen, under the sponsorship of Mr. Brown, elected the following officers: President ........................... Marilyn Erickson Vice President ............................ Bob Smith Secretary-Treasurer ................... Wilma Kamp Laurie Adams, Kay Williams, and Dick Fritzler were elected as Student Council Representatives. Laurie Adams and Lawrence Brese were crowned as the Laurel Leaves King and Queen. The Freshmen sponsored a masquerade and St. Patrick’s dance. They have had food and candy sales. siaods D. Fritzler, QB L. Brese, RG B. Schessler, LG J. Bernhardt, RG L. Jones Ass’l Coach FOOTBALL The Locomotives had one of the best seasons on record this year, with 6 wins, and 1 defeat, scoring 166 points to 98 for their opponents for an average of 20.7 points per game, and gaining 2949 yards to the opponents' 2096 for an average of 369 points per game. Herman Wagner took scoring honors with 4f points to his credit. Bob Dantic was second with 32 points. Bill Rosselot was the leading ground gainer getting an average of 6.4 yards per try, Wagner was second with 5.7 average and Clayton Sheets was close behind with 5.6. Dantic did the passing this year hitting 24 of 53 for a percentage of 45.3. The Locomotives placed two men on the Eastern Division All-State team—Harry Hodges and Bob Dantic—and five men on the second team—Jim Gass, Bill Rosselot, George Ban-gert, George Schreiner, and Herman Wagner. Jim Gass was captain this year and Ken Leut-hold was elected to lead the team during the 51” season. Graduation will claim 7 seniors this year, Gass and Kasner at the guards, Rosselot, Dantic, Graff, and Sheets in the back-field, and Mobley at the tackle. D. Johnson, FB B. Revel 1, RH J. Sheldon, LT D. Freund, LE J. Murray, RE T. Dolechck, LH A. DeCarlo, LG H. Hodges, C H. Wagner, LH G. Schreiner, LE G. Bangert, RE P. J. Roberts Head Coach TEAM Coach Roberts switched from the T-forma-tion to the single wing which proved successful. With 4 wins and 1 loss the Locomotives came in second in the Eastern Division. SUMMARY Laurel Laurel Laurel 7 7 14 Powell Bozeman Sidney ... 7 ... 6 12 Laurel 21 Livingston ... 0 Laurel 26 Lewistown ...13 Laurel 38 Glasgow 21 Laurel 14 Glendive .39 Laurel 39 Miles City ... 0 C. Sheets, RH J. Gass, LT B. Dantic, FB J. Graff, LH D. Mobley, RT J. Kasner, RG K. Leuthold, RT B. Rosselot, QB TEAM Bob Stickelberger, Manager, Jim Gass, Dan Freund, George Schreiner, George Bangert, Henry Meyers, Herman Wagner, Herman Schreiner, Bob Dantic, Denis Johnson, Jim Graff, Willy Huschka. COACH ROBERTS Assistant Coach Jones, Team, Coach Roberts Pictured left to right: Dick Williams, Manager, Wallace Rider, John Pew-itt, Jim Murray, Ken Leuthold, Jim Brohaugh, Ralph Hurzler, Mr. Foote, Coach. Front row: Teddy Dolecheck, Ernest Freund, Jim Frank, William Huschka, Bill Revel. “B” TEAM Pictured left to right: Dick Williams, William Huschka, Ernest Freund, Ted Dolecheck, Bill Revel, Jim Frank, John Pcwitt, Wallace Rider, Jim Brohaugh, Ralph Hurzler, Jim Murray, Ken Leuthold. G.A.A. This year, the GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, under the direction of Mrs. McGarry, had a great turnout, 48, the best and most in ten years. To avoid confusion, the girls were divided into four teams. During the year, their activities included softball, volleyball, kickball, basketball and some tumbling. In order to earn their letter sweaters, the members participated in various sports. The money for their letters came through the efforts of the radio raffle and several other GAA sponsored programs. First row: Delphine Koch, Laurie Adams, Jean Renner, Joyce Hafer, Shirley Rowland, Delores Stenerson. Caroline Schutzman, Kathleen Gary, Delores Scheeler, Janet Morrison, Mary Foos, Lorraine Fox. Second row: Barbara Knight, La Rue Ostwald, Joyce Jordan, Louann Campbell, Connie Kass, Marianne Everett, Jean Chalmers, Dorothy Gable, Linda Johnston. Third row: Charlotte Decker, Kay Williams, Sharon Foote, Virginia Baldwin. Betty Kass. Sherry Hovey. Kay Staiger, Myrna Bottger, Elsie Frank. Fourth row: Geraldine Sorg, Lenna Ferrin, Iola Fisher, Mar garct Hughes, Elsie Schlagel, Marilyn Erickson, Grace Ness, Mary Harper, Elsie Stevenson. Dorothy Gomer, Florine Lehr. Officers were Linda Johnston. President; Charlotte Decker, Vice President; Janet Morrison, Secretary-Treasurer. Mrs. McGarry Sponsor LETTERMEN First row: Jim Graff, Bob Stickelbcrger, Clayton Sheets, George Bangert, Jim Gass, Jim Kasner, Danny Freund, John Kelly. Second row: Angelo DeCarlo, George Schreiner, Herman Schreiner, Bob Dantic, Bill Rosselot, Herman Wagner, Rex Sommers. Third row: Don Mobley, Kenneth Leuthold. X LETTERWOMEN will appear in the graduation supplement of your annual. TUMBLERS Martha Fox, Pat Fry, June Visser, and Dorine Severens These four senior girls tumbled at a basketball game during the half. Another time the freshmen boys’ tumbling team performed during the half of a previous game. TWIRLERS This year's TWIRLERS were brought together by Mrs. McDonnell, the instructor. The group consists of seven girls, Pat Fry, Dorine Severens, Sally Schaff, Judy Mc-Larnon, Donna Edgmond, Juanita Kuper and Laura Gunnels, with Dorine Severens, and Pat Fry, leaders. The group twirled several times this year in their maroon and gray uniforms with white boots. ACTIVITIES First row, left to right: Lance Vadnais, Betty Jo Nelson, LaRue Ostwalt, Ronnie Wright, Pat Fry, Pat Bundy, Maynard Kasner, June Visser, Jean Renner. Second row: Willimina Kellogg, Lloyd Vadnais, Virginia Baldwin, Verna Leis, Grace Ness, Wilma Kamp, Pat Price, Gilbert Thcil, Harley Behm, Wayne Freeman. Third row: Mary Anne Vaughn, Gladys Hughes, Irena Coombs, John Kelly, Bob Lain, Ardith Ness, Isabelle Gonzales, Audrey Moon. Last row: Barbara Gallusha, Kaye.Staiger, Don Schessler, Kin Ellingson. Ronald Hageman, Dan Freund, Jim Kasner, Richie Hageman. Joan Greening, Darlene Decker. Not Pictured: Linda Johnston. BAND The BAND has 26 regular senior high members and 10 part-time members who are both junior and senior high students. They presented a spring concert and a fall concert, played at all the games—both football and basketball—and performed at half time at one game. They also played for the twirlers and other performers who needed the music at half time. Band members attended the spring festival which was held in Billings again this year. A few members went to the state music meet in Helena on May 4-5. The band, in company with the chorus, played and sang the Nation's Prayer” for the graduation ceremony. First row: Kay Williams, Sharon Foote, Patty Gallagher, Patsy Bundy, Kathleen Garey, Myrna Bottger, Laurie Adams, Louise Crawford, Second row: Joan Bray, Jean Gallagher, Marilyn Erickson, Judy McLarnon, Rena Edgemond, Dorothy Gomer, Joan Greening, Elsie Ludwig. Third row: Jim Frank, Herman Wagner, Kenneth Luethold, Bob Schessler, Gary Hageman, R. Hageman. Don Schessler, R. Hageman, Lee Richardson. CHORUS The LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL MIXED CHORUS, for the term 1950-1951, consists of twenty-six members; sixteen girls and ten boys. The group participated in the Annual Christmas program. All vocal organizations were included in this program. Chorus then worked on songs for the Annual Spring Concert. They also participated in the usual spring concert. The Music Festival, held in Billings. This group practiced second period, 10-11, under the direction of Mrs. McDonnell. GLEE CLUB First row, left to right: Lola Brown, Donna Hard, Barbara Jordan, Delphine Kock, Odelia Bender. Marcella Magnus, Mary Alice Foos, Dorothy Gable. Second row: Loretta Gill. Berta Jean Wilson. Joan Thayer, Rena Edgemond, Martha Fox, Delores Scheeler, Louanne Campbell, Jean Chalmers. Third row: Geraldine Sorg, Ardelle Anderson, Florine Lehr, LaDonna Henry, Dorothy Prill, Sammie Armstrong, Myma Bottger, Dolores Stenerson. Virginia DeCarlo, Geraldine Sorg. L.H.S. GLEE CLUB for the year 50-’51 consisted of twenty-six girls. They made their first appearance December 19 when the Glee Club and other vocal organizations presented a mass Christmas program. They prepared for several other concerts during the spring and attended the annual music festival. The Glee Club is under the direction of Mrs. W. McDonnell. Not pictured: Arleen Beven. F.H.A Miss Varcoe Sponsor Front row, left to right: Marilyn Smith, Janet Frank, Connie Kass, Pat Gallagher, Vivian Frank, Delores Scheeler, Shirley Collins, Darlene Frank, Claudine Eberhardt. Second row: Mary Harper, Delores Frank, Ruth Meyers, Mariann Everett, Joan Bray, Cecelia Batt, Darlene Frank, Donna Edgmond. Juanita Kuper, Caroline Schutzman. Back row: Ardelle Anderson, Iola Fisher, Charlotte Decker, La Donna Henry, Dorothy Prill, Rena Edgmond, Betty Kass, Judy McLamon, Irene Wheeler, Jessie Boylan, Shirley Rowland. The FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA elected as officers this year Vivian Frank, President; Darlene Frank, Vice President; Janet Frank, Secretary; Shirley Collins, Treasurer; Delores Scheeler, Parliamentarian, Claudine Eberhardt, Historian; with Miss Elsie Varcoe as sponsor. They started a most successful year by going to the district convention at Belfry. A Christmas dinner was enjoyed by everyone. At that time the girls made rag dolls and sent them to Twin Bridges for the orphans. The: FHA had a hay ride in October after which chile was served in the home economics room. The FHA sponsored hot dog and candy sales several times after school. The FHA again sent delegates to the state convention at Red Lodge. They will also send a delegate to the Regional meeting in Colorado in June. Front row, left to right: Peggy Alverson. June Visser, Charlotte Decker, Kathleen Gary, Delores Scheeler, Pat Bundy, Joyce Hafer, Sammie Armstrong, Maxine Boyd, Second row: Mina Magnus, Lorraine Wagner, Elsie Frank, Betty Sorg, Pat Bender, Lorraine Moorman, Louise Crawford, Donna Hard. Linda Johnston, Barbara Jordan. Third row: Berta Jean Wilson, Dorine Severens, Janet Frank, Cecelia Batt, Joan Greening. Martha Fox, Nayan Cartee, Ardelle Anderson, Maryann Kroh, Darlene Call. Fourth row: lola Fisher, Marilyn Smith, Jean Bernhardt, Jim Graff, Jim Frank, Don Schessler, Richard Hageman, Ronald Hageman, Audrey Moon, John Kelly. Seniors not pictured: Bob Stickelberger. Claudinc Eberhardt, Doug Toombs. LAUREL LEAVES The mid-century year marked the nineteenth year of publication of the LAUREL LEAVES. For the first time in the paper's history, it was published bi-monthly by a newly organized journalism class under the direction of Mrs. Lois Elda Larson. The Staff consisted of forty-six members, thirty of which were volunteer students. It was co-edited by Linda Johnston and Jim Graff. Business manager was Peggy Alverson; Ad Manager, Betty Sorg; Circulation Manager, Charlotte Decker; Exchange Manager, Delores Scheeler. Returning to work on the staff this year were Jim Graff, Maxine Boyd, and Bob Stickelberger, three of the first place winners in the 1950 national journalism contest sponsored by the National Quill and Scroll. They placed first in the state of Montana in sports writing, feature writing, and column writing, respectively. Ellis Ward, '50, though not a returning student, also placed first in the editorial division. The Leaves has three times in its history ranked foremost as judged by the State University of Montana. The 1949-50 paper was awarded the coveted All state.”. They last had this rank in 1945-46. The ’49-'50 paper was awarded first place in the nation as judged by the National Scholastic Press Association. QUILL AND SCROLL Seated from left to right: Maxine Boyd, Pat Fry, Linda Johnston, Marilyn Smith, Ardelle Anderson, Betty Sorg, Jim Graff, Peggy Alverson. Standing: Bob Stickelberger, Jean Bernhardt. QUILL AND SCROLL officers elected for 1951 were Ardelle Anderson, President; Maxine Boyd, Vice President; Jean Bernhardt, Secretary; and Betty Sorg, Treasurer. Quill and Scroll sponsored a short story contest, which was won by Jim Brohaugh, Class of '52. The organization published a special tournament issue of the Laurel Leaves and sold the tournament programs. The initiates for Quill and Scroll are Nayan Cartee, Elsie Frank, Charlotte Decker, Barbara Knight, Berta Jean Wilson, Kenneth Leuthold, Shirley Adams, Lola Brown, and Judy Huntington. Mrs. Larson Advisor Mr. Sawhill SCIENCE The sophomore group, the DX CLUB which stands for some secret name, is under the leadership of Miss Roscoe. They meet every Tuesday evening at 7:30. The officers of DX group are: President, Roger Hecker; Program Chairman, John Pew-itt and Ralph Hurzler; Publicity Officers, John Kelly and Jim Fox; Lab Technicians, Dick Deis and Kenneth Ellingson; Recorders are Curtis Lorash and Jerry Fritzler. Miss Roscoe CLUBS The freshman group, the ' JUNIOR EINSTEINS” have as their leader Mr. Sawhill. Their meeting night is every other Tuesday. The officers of the club are: President, Bob Schessler; Program Chairman, Jay Kaiserman; Publicity Chairman, Louanne Campbell; the Recorder, Marianne Everett; Lab Technician, Tony DeCarlo. The upper class group, the RA7R6, which represents a secret code, is also under the guidance of Miss Roscoe. They meet every second Thursday. The officers for the club are: President, Clayton Sheets; Program Chairman, Bob Stickelberger; Publicity, Jim Graff; Recorder, Jean Renner; Lab Technician, Dan Hafer. After a slight delay in getting organized, the SAC again sponsored the Christmas Formal. Under the leadership of Principal West, the SAC directed various school activities and promoted many worthwhile projects. The officers are: Bob Stickleberger, President; Vivian Frank, Vice President; and Nayan Cartee, Secretary-Treasurer. The other members include: Seniors, Jim Graff and Maxine Boyd; Juniors, Don Brown an 4 Terry Hirshfelt; Sophomores, Dan Freund, Ernest Freund, Joan Greening and Billie Hilderman; Freshmen, Laurie Adams, Dick Fritz-ler, Marilyn Erickson, Kay Williams and Robert Smith. Mrs. Roxene Harmon Clerk OFFICE GIRLS This year there were four senior and two sophomore office girls. This was the first year that not only commercial students held this position. These girls are Maxine Boyd, Pat Fry, Pat Bundy, Shirley Collins, Martha Fox and Claudine Eberhardt. These girls collect absentee slips, deliver messages for teachers, and take announcements to all the class rooms. Certain office girls also do typing and other secretarial jobs. Miss Rose Sampson Library Sponsor LIBRARIANS For the first time in the history of Laurel High School a full-time librarian has been employed. Miss Rose Sampson has filled this job for the past school term. The student librarians who have worked under her are Elsie Frank, Sally Schaff, Dever Sue Gayner, Delores Frank, Pat Haigh, Kay Wlliiams, LaRue Ostwalt, and Patsy Ostwalt. Many new rules for the library proved to help the efficient running of the library. Over 100 new books were added to the shelves during the year and the collection now covers the needs of any reader in Laurel High School. --- 5 SPANISH CLUB Only the members of the two Spanish classes belong to the SPANISH CLUB. The first year class has adopted the name, Los Caro-coles Aventuras and the second year class has kept the name they had last year, Los Diablos Rojos,” which means Red Devils. Spanish class has its meetings every other Friday during its regular class periods. During these meetings there is a report on some Spanish country and usually there is time for dancing or singing. Miss Gunderson taught us a number of Spanish games too. Among them the stick game” seemed very popular. Sensor rson The second year class had a Christmas party one noon hour, during which they ate a Spanish meal and broke a pinata, an annual custom in Mexico. An assembly and dance for the whole school was given on Pan American Day, April 14. Front row, left to right: Joan DcWald, Sherry Hovey, Barbara Frank, Barbara Jordan, Pat Haigh, Pat Bundy, Betty Jo Nelson, Maxine Boyd, Virginia DcCarlo. Second row: Barbara Knight. Lauretta Gill, Thelma Durand, Lenna Ferrin, Geraldine Tinnes, Joan Bray. Patty Mathis, Jeanne Gallagher, Shirley Collins. Back row: Elsie Schlagel, Macky Hellesvig, Clayton Sheets, Ken Leuthold, Dennis Johnson. Elsie Ludwig. Not shown: Joan Greening, Joan Murphy. Leslie Craw-ford, Pat Ostwald. I Mr. Smith Sponsor The T I CLUB started the year by electing Tom Moran, President; Bob Dantic, Vice President; and Jim Gass, Secretary-Treasurer. They held their annual turkey raffle and awarded the turkey on November 24, 1950. Jim Gass won the cash award for selling the most tickets, while Bill Frickle came in second. The club bought a buffer and held a roller skating party with the proceeds from the raffle. Gene Groshelle, Walter Bernhardt, Doug Toombs, Don Mobley. Tom Moran. Don Cammock, Terry Hirshfelt, Lester Ronan, George Schreiner, Terry Ness, Russell Linger, Bob Dantic, Pete Brano, Angelo DeCarlo, Bill Frickle, George Bangert, Jim Gass, LeRoy Wetch, and Don Brown. Not pictured: Harry Hodges, Leo Ostwald, Marvin Sheldon. First row: Teddy Dolcchck, Clayton Sheets, Bob Stickelbergcr, Bill Rossclot. Second row: John Kelly, Wayne Frccburg, Richard Deis, Bob Dantic. Jim Graff. Third row: John Pewett, Jerry Fritzler, Dick Williams, Richard Hageman. Not pictured: Bill Huschka, Lloyd Vandnais. Operators Club The OPERATORS CLUB consists of students of L.H.S. who are interested in learning about and operating the school's 16 millimeter movie projector. The members assist the administration and faculty in the presentation of various educational films used in the supplementing of classroom instruction. Members give up their study period whenever needed to show a film. The club is under the supervision of Principal West. PEP CLUB The PEP CLUB is organized for several reasons, mainly to support their team and help the cheerleaders with cheers. The cheerleaders, chosen this year from a group of nine girls picked by the Pep Club, were Judy Huntington, Lorraine Moorman, juniors and La Rue Ostwald, a freshman. The Pep Club has done a fine job this year both in helping the cheerleaders and supporting the team. Please look in the supplement to find a picture of the cheerleaders. ADVERTISERS The staff and sponsor of the 1951 LAURELS wish to express sincere appreciation to the advertisers who are represented in the following .pages Their combined contributions have helped to make possible this record of memories in a year at Laurel High School. 1. Your mouth is open 2. Smile, Gundy 3. Our man, Bill 4. Roll those eyes, Elsie 5. Four of a kind 6. Laurel Leaves King Queen 7. Is it a Chcv., June? 8. Francis Corwin 9. Danger? ? ? ? 10. Junior Play Practice 11. Letting your hair down, girls? 12. What's the magazine, Charlotte? 13. Beautiful scenery, Betty 14. How's the water, girls? 15. What's the matter, Joan? 16. Is it a lamp post, Jean? 17. Bathing beauty 18. Looks are deceiving, boys. 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Powell .......... Powell ......... Miles City ..... Columbus ........ Miles City ...... ♦Billings Central ♦Roundup ......... ♦Anaconda Central ♦Red Lodge ....... ♦Hardin .......... ♦Big Timber ...... ♦Dillon .......... ♦Hardin .......... ♦Red Lodge ....... ♦Billings Central .. ♦Dillon ♦Anaconda Central ♦Big Timber ..... ♦Roundup ........ Conference OPPONENTS LAUREL . .33 50 .33 40 .39 57 43 52 ...47 74 .59 56 36 40 .38 32 .66 45 36 35 .26 42 ...61 52 52 ...36 40 ...34 57 .41 34 ...45 48 ...47 42 .32 53 .48 65 TOTAL SCORING FOR '50-’51 BASKETBALL SEASON Players (g ft ave. FP Bangert 302 103 96 10.4 29 Dantic 298 111 76 10.2 29 H. Schreiner 229 81 67 8.2 28 Freund 184 69 46 6.3 29 G. Schreiner 116 45 26 4.1 28 Wagner 110 46 18 3.7 29 Gass 77 32 13 2.8 27 Graff 40 14 12 2.7 15 Meyers 31 10 11 1.5 20 Huschka 17 4 9 2.4 7 Ryder 11 3 5 2.7 4 Johnson 2 0 2 .4 5 Leuthold 1 0 1 .3 3 Bob Stickelberger was manager of the team for the fourth successive year. Jim Graff 0 iQ Herman Schreiner Dennis Johnson SOUTHERN DIVISIONAL TOURNAMENT Laurel Red Lodge ..........................23 57 Big Timber .........................38 42 Anaconda Central (Champ.) .........44 39 Hardin (2nd and 3rd) .............41 44 STATE TOURNAMENT Laurel Fort Benton 46 Columbia Falls 57 Hamilton 55 56 Wolf Point 38 SENIOR CLASS PLAY An English comedy. Peg O' My HearI by J. Hartley Manners, was presented at the L.H.S. Auditorium, May 10-11, by the CLASS of '51, under the direction of Miss Jeanne Gunderson. The characters in order of appearance were: Mrs. Chichester, Well-to-do Englishwoman—Audrey Moon; Jarvis, Housekeeper—Pat Fry; Ethel, Mrs. Chichester's daughter —Pat Haigh; Alaric, Mrs. Chichester's son—Clayton Sheets; Christian Brent, Ethel's married suitor—Jim Gass; Peg O'Connell, Irish cousin who becomes heiress to the Kingsnorth estate—Linda Johnston; Montgomery Hawkes, solicitor of the Kings-north fortune—Douglas Toombs; Bennett, Maid—Charlotte Decker, and Jerry, English lord, chief executor of Kingsnorth's will, and Peg’s guardian—Bob Stickelberger. The entire action of the comedy took place at Regal Villa, Mrs. Chichester's home in Scarborough, England. The plot centers about Peg O’Connell who becomes heiress to the entire estate of Nathaniel Kingsnorth, her uncle. Everything leads to a happy ending. The production staff included Peggie Alverson, Prompter; Tom Moran and Bob Dantic, Stage Managers; Jean Bernhardt, Chairman of the Property Committee; Iola Fisher, Chairman of the Publicity Committee; Martha Fox, Chairman of the Ticket Committee, and Marilyn Smith, Chairman of the Makeup Committee. SPANISH CLUB PRODUCTION Mr. Graff Maxine Boyd PROM AND BANQUET The JUNIORS gave the seniors a PROM and BANQUET on April 28. The setting was a pirate scene, which was carried out in the table settings and in the prom decorations. The prom was decorated with a blue starlit sky, a pirate ship and blood-dripping daggers. Eugene Marcus was toastmaster at the Banquet. Pat Bender, Danny Freund, and Leslie Crawford presented musical numbers. SPRING VOCAL CONCERT CHEERLEADERS LETTERWOMEN Loraine Moorman, LaRue Ostwalt, and Judy Huntington. See the pep club picture in the activities section. Back row: Mary Alice Foos, Geraldine Sorg, Delores Scheeler, Charlotte Decker, Marianne Everett, Joyce Jordan, and Janet Morrison HONORS Front row: Betty Kass, Linda Johnston, Dorothy Gabel, Jean Chalmers, Dorothy Gomer, and Connie Kass. SAMM1E ARMSTRONG, Sweetheart of the Kids' Day Program. BOYS' STATE CANDIDATES Standing: Harry Hodges, Kenneth Leuthold. Kneeling: Eugene Mar- ■ cus, Henry Meyers. CHARLOTTE DECKER, JIM GRAFF, BOB STICKELBERGER, and MAXINE BOYD received certificate awards for their articles written in the Laurel Leaves, which were judged as first in the State of Montana. These four won first in all six divisions of writing. The BOOKKEEPING CLASS received a Superior Achievement Certificate for participation in the annual Business Education World Bookkeeping Contest. Nearly ten thousand students entered the contest. Every member of the class submitted an entry and the class was judged as a whole. TAYlOl COMPANY 0ALIAS