Montana State University Billings - Rimrock Yearbook (Billings, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1928 volume:

• ri Foreword It has been our great pleasure to place between the covers of this book, days hung with memories of the first year of the E. M. N. S. The streets of Billings have been our campus; but when our dreams are at last fulfilled we shall find ourselves in the protection of that great work of nature, The Rimrock. And so we have named our book. Our best efforts have been put forth to make it stand above all other activities as the rimrocks stand above the valley. In this ive believe we have succeeded because of the surpassingly fine spirit of cooperation here. Mayhap in years to come, as you glance through these pages, you will find in the chronicles of our pioneer days some source of inspiration that will lead you to higher ideals. Catherine Laux, Editor-in-chief. ♦ To that spirit of growth in education manifesting itself materially in this new school, and to those whose dreams and efforts ivere the well spring of such growth, we dedicate this, the first RIMROCK -J mre PIONEERS Man seems to have an innate tendency to be first. Some call this the instinct of mastery. Some call it selfishness. Some say it is good, some say it is bad. This tendency as it shows itself in the Eastern Montana Normal School, is certainly good. It has brought to us pioneer students from pioneer homes with pioneer brains, pioneer poise, pioneer resourcefulness and pioneer enthusiasm. It has brought pioneer faculty members eager to build a new institution free from some of the petty things that tradition carries. It has brought to us the support of a pioneer people who have, through necessity, learned the lesson of happy cooperation. All of these things together have made this, the first year, a memorable one. Our mistakes arc our own mistakes. Our achievements are, likewise, ours. Our only concern in planning our course is to decide what is best for education in Montana. Our look into the future can see nothing but great usefulness and rapid growth for our school. Our predominant emotion is gratefulness to the people who have made the school possible. L. B. McMullen 4 6 The 19 2 8 R i m r o c k nr Annual Staff Margaret Gripping................. France Christopherson .... Marjorie Housel................... Ei.ish: Tubb...................... Catherine Laux.................... 1 v'a Constance Stevens .... Margaret McWilliams............... Susan E. Uhrich................... Thelma Richardson................. Lela Henkel....................... Music Editor Roys’ Athletics Calendar - Girls’ Athletics Editor-in-Chief Literary Editor Assistant Art Editor Dramatic Editor Rusiness Manager - Art Editor FACULTY COMMITTEE M iss Martha L. Dewey ------ Literary Advisor Miss Hermine Roberts.......................Art Advisor Mr. N. C. Abbott -....................Rusiness Advisor The 19 2 8 Rimrock 7 tT M arjorie A. Stevenson Physical Education for ll' omen N. C. Abbott Education Martha E. Dewey English and Dramatic Art C. Yr. Ridoely Music Leon R. Foote, Sr. Education Mildred I. Whets el Music J. L. Hawkes Social Science Hermine 1. Roberts Art R. A. Shunk Science Pauline If. Rich Librarian H. N. Stuber Registrar Zelah Hurley Secretary to the President The Faculty McKinley Building Where We Work 3c -■ -C-T? Adm I S' IS I R ATION Bui|.DI NT. Washington Building IHBH The 1928 R i m r o c k 9 How the Eastern Montana Normal School Came to Be The oft repeated request made by the people of the eastern part of Montana for an institution of higher learning in their section of the state, induced the 19th legislature to pass an act creating a new unit of the University of Montana. This act was passed on January 29, 1927, and provided that the school to be established should be known as the Eastern Montana Normal School, and should be located east of the 110th meridian. Eastern Montana Normal School bears the distinction of being the only normal school in the United States located according to a scientific plan. The Board of Education appointed “The Normal School Commission, consisting of President Fisher of the Washington State Normal School at Bellingham, President Black of Ellensburg, Washington and President Baker of the State Normal School, Milwaukee, all of whom arc normal school experts. This commission met and after much consideration, chose Billings as the location of the new school. Chancellor M. A. Brannon was authorized by the State Board of Education to select the faculty for the new school. In May, accompanied by Mr. G. C. Cisel, of the local board, he went to Chicago where he met Dr. L. B. McMullen of the University of Kentucky. Dr. McMullen accepted the presidency of the school and came to Billings in June to make some necessary arrangements and to look over the ground. On August 1st, H. N. Stuber came from the State University office at Missoula to take up the work of registrar and business secretary; a few days later Miss Pauline Rich came from Bismark, North Dakota, to establish a library for the institution. Under the direction of Robert Kiting, business secretary of the Billings schools, extensive alterations and repairs were made in some of the buildings of the Billings system for the use of the normal school. On September 12th, 1927, the school opened with 150 students enrolled. It had been planned in the beginning to offer only first year subjects, but there came many calls for second year subjects, and approximately thirty-five second year students registered at that time. I'hc following instructors greeted the students: Art, Herminc Roberts; Education, Dr. L. B. McMullen, Leon R. Foote, N. C. Abbott; English, Martha E. Dewey; Music, C. V. Ridgely; Physical Education for Women, Marjorie Stevenson; Science, R. A. Shunk; Social Science, J. L. Hawkes. Miss Mildred Whetsel joined the faculty as an instructor in music at the beginning of the spring quarter. File total enrollment during the winter quarter was 220, which included the class of city and county teachers carried in extension by Dr. McMullen. On March 7th, the first graduating exercises of the new Eastern Montana Normal School were held in the Babcock Theatre. Governor Erickson made the address and presented the diplomas to Thelma Hamilton, Eva Shevlin and J. J. Marshall. 'I'hc spring quarter opened March 12th, with 160 enrolled and 21 listed for graduation in June. June 1st marks the closing of the first three quarters of our first year marked by success, harmony and enthusiasm, and the promise of a successful future. Thus came the Eastern Montana Normal School. —Mae Valentine, ’28 Our Colors—Yellow-stone and blue. Yellow-stone for the river and the rimrocks. Blue for the western sky. 10 The 1 028 R i III r o c k The ‘Pioneers The 19 2 8 R i tn r o c k 11 «r first Cj roup of 1928 Class Miss I helm a Hamilton, Larina, Mom. .Mr. J. J. Marshall, Corinth, Mont. Mrs. Eva Siilvlin, Hillings, Mont. FIRST GRADUATION EXERCISES—WINTER QUARTER 1928 If ednesday, March 7tli, I0:.h) O'Clock—Babcock Theater Organ Prelude.............................................Mr. Henri Monnet Invocation................................................Rev. W. K. Weaver America, the Beautiful ...................................................Audience Violin Solo—Air for G String (Bach-11 illiel nj) - - Mr. C. V. RlDCELY Mr. Ralph Rauh at the piano Commencement Address - - - Hon. J. E. Erickson, Governor of Montana Glee Club of Eastern Montana Normal School Mr. C. V'. Ridgely, Director .. t ... , . . , Words, Leigh Hunt Abou lien Ad hem and the Angel ... jMusic L. A Coerne Boats of Mine lf'ords, R. L. Stevenson I Music, Anne Stratton Miller Presentation of Candidates - -- -- -- -Dr. L. B. McMullen Conferring of Diplomas - Governor Erickson. Chairman State Hoard of Education America.................................................---- - Audience Benediction.................................................Rev. Melvin P. Putman Organ Postlude - -- -- -- -- - Ir. Henri Monnet 12 The 1928 R i m r o c k t Class of 1928 Frances V. Howard Hedgesville, Montana Elaine O. La Bar Laurel, Montana Carolyn M. Pilgeram Great Falls, Montana Fern B. Davis Billings, Montana Joan C. Plemp Columbus, Montana Catherine E. Laux Lewistown, Montana Iona Solman Miles City, Montana Florence E. Patterson Sanders, Montana Thelma M. Richardson Billings, Montana Lki.a Ellen Henkel Billings, Montana Class of 1928 The 19 2 8 R i tn r o c k 13 m- Beatrice Whitford Forsyth, Montana Besse Frates Billings, Montana Leon C. Foote Billings, Montana Marjorie M. Housei. Lewistown, Montana Katharine Niles Moshy, Montana Marcaret Wall Roundup, Montana Susan E. Uhrich Billings, Montana Marie Giesick Billings. Montana Geneva T. McGiboney Hardin, Montana Margaret McKelvey Ashland, Montana 14 The 1928 Rimrock -------------------------------- Class of 1928 Lucille M. Cooke Klein, Montana Muriel McFarland Castagne, Montana Alice M. Carpenter Hillings, Montana Dorothy Leavens Hillings. Montana Edith A. White Terry, Montana Selena T. Paulson Helmont, Montana Lois J. McLeod Great Falls, Montana Cecii.e F. Stober Helfry, Montana Thelma Hamilton Lavina, Montana Eva Shevlin Hillings, Montana Florence Johnson Hillings, Montana Class of 1928 The 19 2 8 R i m r o c k 15 Lenora Larson Outlook, Montana Mae Valentine Benchland, Montana Evelyn Kuhlmak Billings, Montana Willard C. Paulson Belmont, Montana J. J, Marshall Corinth, Montana France Christoph erson Joliet, Montana A. H. J. Seubert Marshfield, Wisconsin Margaret H. Callahan Lewistown, Montana Eva Mae Phillips Cushman, Montana Teresa Nigon Havre, Montana 16 The 1928 Rimrock «r T o4n Old Idea Made Alew Mr. Judson knew when he entered the little log school house that he had a fight on his hands. That is what he had been hired for—to wage war on the lawless, and bring them back to the straight and narrow path. The members of the school board told him frankly, at the outset, that the youngsters of District Four were a bad lot, and only an iron rule could check their deviltry. Mr. Judson did not look like a warrior. Rather he appeared to be a kindly, lovable old man. His hair was snow white; his eyes were faded gray; but his bearing gave no impression of infirmity—he seemed as strong as the great, tall pines that grew there in the hills; his face was calm, with an expression of serenity and peace. He had no direct plan of action; like all good soldiers he preferred to take stock of the enemy before deciding on a plan of attack. It was only a little school house situated where the diverging branches of the valley stretched away to the hills. The pupils numbered perhaps fifteen and they ranged in size from the beginners to the great over-grown hoys in the advanced classes. These were the boys who were the despair of the community. They had lived all their lives in the hills where they were born, and their young blood clamored for adventure not found in that quiet community. Not finding an outlet for their surplus energy they had taken to pillaging and foraging as their ancestors had done before them in the bonny Highlands of Scotland. For long days Mr. Judson pondered over the solution of his problem. He knew he could never hope to quell those turbulent spirits by any rule of text or scroll. They were so intensely alive—their very exuberance was the enemy of the community unless directed along constructive lines—but what could a man do? They were so quick, so confident in their ignorance, so elusive of any admonishing word. Then one day, quite unexpectedly, he hit upon the solution. He had been reading a bit of Sir Roger dc Coverly to a group of boys at noon, and the doings of that worthy old fellow seemed to intrigue the audience. They laughed delightedly at the picture of Sir Roger giving his opinions in the Coffee House. The charm of that society enveloped them. So Mr. Judson worked out a plan. He would instill in that hoydenish crowd a desire to emulate the higher virtues through the influence of Sir Roger’s Coffee House. He broached the subject, casually, asking the boys what they thought of building a Coffee House of their own. wherein they might re-live the gallant days of Sir Roger. They accepted the suggestion, as boys will, with varying degrees of indifference. But when it came to erecting the lodge-house from logs cut from the neighboring hill-sides—their enthusiasm kindled and they went to work with a will. They were justly proud of the result—a trim log cabin with a shingled roof and big windows through which glowed a friendly, welcoming light on nights when members of the new society met for a social hour. Here they met on many occasions to plan and discuss the events of the times. They became interested in sports, and in the spring, laid out a baseball diamond. Unconsciously the spirit of team work and fair play developed among them. Their admiration for the bad-men and gun-fighters of the old West gave place to the worship of athletes and adventurers of their own day. Their interest in Sir Roger de Coverly led them to buy other books, and these spread before them the panorama of life in different lands; they learned of science and invention; of customs and manners of people beyond the sea; and withal they gained an appreciation of their own world and the part they were to play. The teacher had accomplished his purpose. The modern coffee-house became the haunt of those restless spirits who had once disturbed the quiet life of the hills. Peace reigned where once were turmoil and misunderstanding. Young hearts learned to reverence a kindly old man, through whose guidance they came to distinguish the grain from the chaft in their lives. And through a “revival of the fittest” the youth of the hills came into its own. Margaret Williams ’29. The 10 2 8 Rimrock 17 T Each glorious gleam of the dawning Around the earth speeds its way, Seeking to brighten the morning That all may be happy that day. Ever toward the gleaming heavens Rises the great glowing sun, Neath it the peace and the tumult Mingle and seem as one. On each glorious break of the dawning Neath the sky’s imperial blue, The great glorious sun of the morning Always sends one ray anew. Never once will it fail in its duty And never will this ray grow cold, Not even when our grand Normal On its foundations of stone has grown old. Right now is the time to get started Montana's great pioneer hand, Attempt every problem whole hearted Love and fellowship spread through the land. Selena Paulson, ‘28. 18 The 1 () 2 8 R i nt r o c k The 19 2 8 R i m rock 19 Junior Class Officers First Quarter: President, Margaret McWilliams Tue-President, Edna Schiedcckcr Secretary, Dewecse Lackey Treasurer, Joyce Lahd Second Quarter: President. Margaret McWilliams I'ice-President, Doris Settergren Secretary, Robert Campbell Treasurer, Margaret Brown Third Quarter: President, Margaret McWilliams Pice-President, Doris Settcrgren Secretary, Robert Campbell Treasurer, Margaret Brown Junior Members of Student Council for the Year: Margaret Griffing Kathleen Dawson H ilfred Paterson Grace Yost Junior Members of tiie Basketball Team: Robert Campbell Mack Monaco Ira Phillips Philip Scar rah The most successful social affair of the Junior year was the party held early in the year for the purpose of getting acquainted. The entire faculty came without their dignity and enjoyed the games, the all-dav suckers, and the program with the “Junior Kids.” 20 I 'he 19 2 8 Rimrock ”r SCHOOL SONG (With Apology to Rotary) I know a school where peace .and love and fellowship ho’d sway. And miles and miles of happy smiles chase the dark clouds away, Good will and Christian love both glow And Wisdom plays her part, While power, strength, and knowledge grow, If you’re loyal from the start. For loyalty, true loyalty—our school thus calls to you. Old E. M. N. will serve you best If you to her are true. Oh students of E. AI. N. S. then learn old truths anew Remember loyalty comes first to the yellow, stone and blue. The peace, the love, the fellowship, the light which shines divine As symbols of our co’ors will guide you all the time. E’en though veu go to distant lands Your knowledge to impart This school will not forsake you if you re loyal from the start. (In the chorus for the lirst stanza use the word “learn and for the second stanza use the word “teach. ) —Selena Paulson, ’28 BLUE, YELLOW AND STONE (This may be sung to the tunc of “Mother Macltree”) In the shade of the rims, that have weathered the rains, And beside the great river that waters the plains In a beautiful valley, our normal school stands Like the stream, it'll hasten the growth in our lands. Chorus: Sure, wc borrowed a hit of the blue western sky And some yellow and stone from the river near by, And these are the colors that wc call our own, Oh Good Luck, and God speed you, Blue, yellow and stone. Like the rims it will stand through the storms that may blow, A bulwark of strength against ignorance and woe, Our colors mean wisdom, good judgment, and light. For the sake of our colors, we’ll cherish the right. —Susan E. Uiiricii, ’28 he 1928 R i m r o c k 23 Student Council The Council is made up of seven students who meet with the president and aid in the governing of the student activities. Four of the members, Miss Florence Johnson, Miss Iyda Henkel, Miss Carolyn Pilgcram and Mr. Willard Paulson are representatives of the senior class. Three members, Miss Margaret Griffing, Miss Hilfred Paterson and Miss Grace Yost represent the junior class. Dr. McMullen called the first meeting of the Council October twenty-sixth. The following officers were elected: president, Lela Henkel; vice-president, Grace Yost, and secretary, Carolyn Pilgeram. In January Miss Yost was called home and Miss Kathleen Dawson took her place as a member of the Council. There is no special meeting time for this organization. A meeting may be called whenever occasions arise that call for the jurisdiction of the Council. It approves all expenditures of the Student Activity Fund and consults with Dr. McMullen regarding all other school activities. 24 The 1 928 R inirock jr The Luncheon Club Mrs. McMullen is our adopted Mother The Officers The 19 2 8 Ri m r o c k 25 « School had been in session twenty days when the student body met in the dining room of the Billings Commercial Club and partook of its first assembly luncheon. This was only an introduction to what was to follow. It was decided at this gathering to make it a weekly affair. On Friday, September 30, the student body again assembled at the Commercial Club and the K. N. M. S. Luncheon Club was brought into being with a membership of about 150 students. As a result of the election held that day Miss Beatrice VVhitford was made president. Miss Catherine Laux, vice-president. Mr. Leon Foote, Jr., secretary, and Miss Iva Stevens, treasurer. Since then the club has met for lunch every week, this being our only general assembly. So far as is known this is entirely a unique and original organization, the E. M. N. S. being the only college in the United States to use it. Each week four students arc selected from the student body to prepare a program for the following week. One member of the group acts as chairman, no one person being chairman twice in one year. In this way we have secured a variety of interesting programs. At 12:15 the meeting is called to order and a grace is either sung by the student body or given by one of its members. During the course of the meal we practice original school songs. Announcements are made and guests arc introduced. If there is anything that needs the sanction of the student body the matter is discussed and passed upon at this time. This is followed by a musical program or a talk by some friend of education. At times no outside guests arc present and we have a general stunt luncheon. These arc great fun and are of the highest order as mixers. Among our out-of-town guests for this year were Governor Erickson who gave the March Commencement address; Chancellor Brannon who spoke on human kindness, saying that our luncheon club gatherings were in line with some of the things educational authorities are endeavoring to accomplish throughout the country, which are, humanizing education and developing an ideal of kindliness and sympathy; Senator B. K. Wheeler who shoWcd us the value of higher education; Mrs. B. K. Wheeler who gave us a short review of her trip around the world; and Mr. William Ellsworth, former president of the Century Publishing company. At other times our local business men have contributed to our programs. This is what we sing first: The more we are together, together, together, The more we arc together the merrier we’ll be. For your friends are my friends And my friends are your friends, So the more we are together the happier we 11 be. 26 The 1 928 Rim rock r Songs We Sing at Luncheon It hasn't been long since we started, But we re sure going at it whole hearted, And we’re getting along, Singing a song Side by side. We’re glad that we're here in old Billings, Though we certainly need a few more things, But we’re doing our best, Without all the rest Side by side. We haven't any buildings—that we can call our own, But they soon will be forthcoming With the progress we have shown. The faculty’s able and willing. The students are earnestly drilling, We're setting a pace To stay in the race Side by side. —Margaret Griffinc, ’29 JUST AROUND THE CORNER Just around the corner if you’re honest and true, Just around the corner may be success for you. Keep a little smile on—that’s the right thing to do. In a little while your troubles All will vanish just like bubbles. Just around the corner lies a future for you, Waiting till the work of Normal days is thru. Even though the work is lonely, Success will come from working only, Just around the corner from you. —Margaret Griffinc, ’29 TIIE RED CROSS DRIVE I he annual Red Cross drive was sponsored by the Normal School and carried on by committees from the Senior and Junior classes. The Juniors were victors in the race for memberships with 450; the Seniors had 440. The amount thus raised for the Red Cross was £890.45 which was more than the quota for the entire county. The 19 2 8 R i m r o c k 21 rtDebate. Susan E. Uhrich Beatrice Whitford Marie Ciiesick Billings Forsyth Billings Margaret Nelson Belfry On March 2, the Dillon Teachers College debating team came to Billings, and debated against the Eastern Montana Normal School team. The question for debate was —Resolved: That the United States should cease her policy of protecting, by armed intervention, capital invested in foreign countries, except after a formal declaration of war. The team from Dillon debated the negative side of the question while the home team upheld the affirmative side of the argument. Our team kept the affirmative side in all of their debates. We debated with the teams from Intermountain Union College, Helena, Junior College, Thermopolis, and School of Mines, Butte. In four encounters, Eastern Montana Normal School lost twice and won twice. With the exception of Margaret Nelson, the debating squad was chosen from the class in theory of debate, under the instruction of Miss Martha E. Dewey. J. L. Hawkes, social science instructor, and veteran of many debates, is the normal school debate coach. 28 The 1928 Rimrock tJMusic i The Womens Glee Club was organized during the first quarter by Professor C. V. Ridgelv with an enrollment of forty. So large a turn-out of such excellent voices is quite remarkable for a school of this size. The first annual tours of this club included Worden, Roundup, Lavina, Broadview, and Columbus. The program not only features the Glee Club, but also a one-act play, stunts, dances, and solos of various kinds. The Glee Club has also been asked to broadcast from the local radio station and is now preparing for these programs. This organization promises to be one of the most popular and best directed of its kind in the entire state. Mr. Ridgely is also organizing a string and brass orchestra which he hopes will include twenty pieces. Judging by the progress shown, the orchestra will soon be able to make its formal appearance. It, like the Glee Club, promises to be a popular ensemble. The 10 2 8 Rimroek 20 Vs Katoya 'Players During the fall quarter, the class in dramatic art organized a club, which they named “Katoya Players.’’ Katoya is an Indian name meaning sweet pine. While the original members of the Katoya Players were the members of the class in dramatic art, others were admitted later by special try-out. Many of the normal school students are interested in dramatic art and have shown a great deal of interest in the Katoya Players. Through this club the students have an opportunity to study the drama, and to become familiar with the art of acting and the actual work of srage production. The aim of this organization is to arouse a wholesome interest in dramatics, to give students the opportunity of participating in plays, to help produce plays, and to serve as an entertainment group. The officers for the first quarter were: President, Muriel McFarland. Vice-President, Susan E. Uhrich. Secretary, Eva Mae Phillips. 'Treasurer, Thelma Richardson. 'The officers for the spring quarter were: President, Margaret Griffing. Vice-President, Clara B. Grothe. Secretary, Katherine Niles. Treasurer, Philip Scarrah. THE DAWN OF REDEMPTION As a Christmas gift to the Billings public, the Katoya Players presented “The Dawn of Redemption”, a play largely original, written and arranged by members of the Players. The costumes were designed and made by the members of the club. It is the plan of the club to repeat a similar play each Christmas. HER HUSBAND’S WIFE On April 6th, in the Commercial club auditorium, the Katoya Players presented “Her Husband’s Wife”, a comedy in three acts by A. E. Thomas. The members of the cast were: Nora.................................Clara B. Grothe Richard Belden.......................Philip Scarrah Uncle John Belden....................Robert Campbell Stuart Randolph........................Leon Foote, Jr. Irene Randolph.......................... Joan Plemp Emily Ladew.........................Katherine Niles 30 The 1028 R i m r o c k E. Al. N. S. Basketball Team THE PLAYERS, THEIR POSITIONS AND HOME TOWNS Leon Foote, Hillings.........................Forward Robert Campbell, Musselshell.................Forward France Christoph erson, Joliet................Center Joseph Marshall, Corinth.......................Guard Ira Phillips, Joliet...........................Guard Willard Paulson, Iielmont......................Guard Raymond Klampe. Joliet.......................Forward Mack Monaco, Joliet..........................Forward Philip Scarrah, lcton....................Substitute Deweese Lackey, Custer....................Substitute Glen Rock, Sidney.........................Substitute Total points scored by tile Normal School 247; opponents 301. The 19 2 8 Kimrock 31 nr PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR MEN The proportion of men registered in any normal school is small, and in that respect our school was not an exception. While a football team was not organized in the fall quarter, the men in the school received instruction in the principles of the game. Necessary materials have been secured and plans are under way for the training of a team next fall. BASKETBALL With the opening of the winter quarter there were just enough men on the basketball squad for two teams, with Oscar Bjorgum in charge of the team. He put the men through strict training in the fundamentals of the game before any matched games were attempted. 'Hie Normal School entered the city Commercial League, and the first game was played with the National Guards, Normal winning with a score of 38 to 19. The second game was a reverse for the team, when the All Stars upset the Normal 41 to 15. However, the team showed a revival in the next two games, giving Fromberg Independents the short end of a 22 to 14 score, and Sawyer’s the short end of a 44 to 8 score. The good luck was broken then, however, when the Y. M. C. A. team defeated us 36 to 14. The Normal broke even on the next four games, by winning the first from De.Molay 27 to 18; losing the next to Keil's 15 to 21; winning from the National Guards 30 to 6 and losing to the All Stars 57 to 12. The last game played in the league was lost to Keil's 37 to 20. Near the end of the season the team went to Dillon to play a unique game, it being the first to be played between Montana's two Normal Schools. Because Dillon had the better team we were defeated 45 to 10. For the spring quarter the physical education for men was devoted to the theory and practice of swimming, tennis, calisthenics, playground games, track and field events and baseball. PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR WOMEN The activity of most interest during the fall quarter was baseball. A vacant lot at the corner of 7th Avenue and 27th Street was the only athletic field available, and here the girls played with much enthusiasm. During the winter quarter the work consisted of games and folk dances suitable for the grades; advanced folk dancing, swimming, volley ball, and the coaching of athletic games and interscholastic meets. During the spring quarter swimming and tennis were the most interesting. 'Hie closing event was a May Fete given by the girls of the Normal School and the children of the McKinley school. Costumes were designed in the art department and made by the girls. Following is the program for the first of what we hope will be our annual May Fete: Gossiping Ulla (Finnish) ----- Normal School C. Group Bleking.......................................Third Grade, McKinley School Minuet (English).....................................Normal School B. Group Athletic Dance....................................................Five Girls Shoemaker (Danish) | Danish Dance of Greeting) Mimetic Exercise Third Grade, McKinley School Normal School A. B. C. Groups Clap Dance | Mountain March ( Gotland Quadrille (Swedish) May Pole Dance - Third Grade, McKinley School - - - - Normal School A. Group First and Second Grades, McKinley School The 19 2 8 Rim r oc k 32 it� 79 7 'Drfji 7928 Sept. 12—Registration. Sept. 13—Ditto. Sept. 14-17—We went to classes in the forenoon and sat on the floor or stood up. We went to the fair in the afternoon. Sept. 20—Reception for students by faculty. We learned to drink punch. Sousa’s Hand Concert. We’re all school children. Sept. 23—First Student Club Luncheon. Senior officers elected. Sept. 26—Our desks came. Sept. 27—First assembly. Our President made a speech. Sept. 28—Seniors and faculty entertained by Mr. Abbott and Mr. Shunk at a weincr roast. Mr. Abbott ate seven sandwiches and thirteen doughnuts. Mr. Shunk was found flirting. Stuber got spanked. We heard our President sing. Sept. 30—Organized Student Luncheon Club. Juniors elected officers. Student council elected. Oct. 1—First hike of the year. Miss Stevenson got soaked—it rained. Oct. 3—Everyone at school. We learned to put desks together. Oct. 7—We ate our weekly lunch. Mr. Abbott talked about seven women. 'Hie Glee Club met and discord prevailed. Juniors held a “kid party. Mr. Foote rode a stick horse. Dr. McMullen wore half socks. Oct. 13—Moroni Olsen players presented “Lilies of the Field. Oct. 14—We had our intelligence tested. We all passed. Student Luncheon again. New Senior arrived—“Footlet.” Oct. 15—Another luncheon. Mrs. B. K. Wheeler spoke to us. Stuber had a girl. Oct. 20—Still at school. Oct. 21—Senator Wheeler spoke at the luncheon. Annual staff announced. Oct. 27-28-29—Teachers conference. Faculty got a vacation. We went to school. Nov. 1—First day of November. Seemed like we have an absent-minded pro- fessor— Mr. Ridgely failed to show up for Glee Club. Nov. 4—Luncheon again. School colors presented to Dr. McMullen. First snow fall. Nov. 11—Armistice day. Red Cross drive began. We sang Tipperary. Nov. 12—Seniors and unmarried faculty had to get up early. Eight o’clock break- fast with Bobcat Band of Bozeman. They were late, but not us. They played for us and then escorted us to our classes. Nov. 24—Thanksgiving but no vacation. Most of us invited to dinner by people of Billings. Nov. 25—Normal School dance at the Commercial Club. Mr. Foote Sr. danced with all the girls. Mr. Shunk his chief competitor, the girls. Mr. Shunk his chief competitor. Nov. 26—The faculty all had sore feet and couldn’t keep awake. Nov. 28-Dec. 2—Exams—the faculty studied the book and we studied them. Dec. 5—Registration. New quarter began. Dec. 13—Christmas play given by Katoya players at the Commercial Club, “Dawn.” Dec. 14—Christmas luncheon. Santa Claus came and we each got a present. Something to play with in class when we get tired of talking. Dec. 15—Sleigh riding party. Lunch prepared by faculty wives, except one—she isn’t, but we hope she soon will be. Dec. 16—We all got up at four to catch the five o'clock train and it didn’t leave until nine. Dec. 16-Jan. 2—Christmas vacation. Those who did not go home went around the city singing Christmas carols. Medley of Students—Once K rode Nig to get a Spike but had the misfortune to Stub her toe thus having to take a Pill and wash her Foote in a Tubb of Lux. The 19 2 8 R i m r o c k 33 nr T More Days Jan. 3—School opened hut some children did not return. Beware when you do. Jan. 4-26—We tried to get caught up in our work. Jan. 27—Another sleigh riding party to the Country Club. Miss Roberts fell asleep and didn’t get there. Jan. 28-Feb. 6—Another interval with no breathing space. l eb. 6—Miss Roberts talked to the Woman’s Club on “The Yralue of Art Edu- action in the Public Schools.” Misses NeVille and Whitford of the Normal School demonstrated tie-dying and batik work. Feb. 10—Art Exhibit and Valentine Tea given for the teachers of the Billings system. Exhibit consisted of a collection of 200 colored prints loaned by the Art Extension Society of New York, to assist in the work of art appreciation. Feb. 20—At last—a dance at the high school. Almost everyone was there. Some thought the boys were bashful. Could it he possible? Feb. 24—Glee Club took a trip to Edgar to sing at the town meeting. Report says they did very well. March 4—Tea for seniors at McMullen’s. We all had a good time and wished we could come oftener. March 6— Faculty entertained the whole graduating class at a banquet. Everyone had a good time. March 7—Graduation—at least three people were happy. Exercises at the Babcock followed by a luncheon at the Commercial Club. Governor Erickson delivered the address. March 9—Juniors gave a tea for the teachers of the McKinley school. March 8-9-10-12—Registration. Stand in line, then rush to class just as your turn comes. Oh! dear! March 13—Another new quarter. We all made good resolutions not to study so hard but we broke them today. We had a debate with Thermopolis and won. March 18—Resolutions still broken. March 20—Swedish-American Bell Orchestra entertained us. It was wonderful! March 22—We debated with the School of Mines at Butte. We lost but they were good winners and we were good losers. March 25—The people of Billings took us out to the Polytechnic to hear a lecture given by Mr. Ellsworth on The English Interpretation of the Bible.” Most of us went. March 26—Student-Faculty dinner in honor of the teachers of the Billings system. Mr. Ellsworth spoke to us on the lives of authors he had known. After dinner we retired to the Congregational parish house where Mr. Ellsworth again spoke on “Literature of Queen Anne’s Time.” March 27—Lecture at high school gymnasium by Mr. Ellsworth on “The Joys of Writing.” 'File house was full. March 29—Husband-calling contest at Auto Show. We entered strong and won. The Glee Club sang. March 30—Again we debated with Inter-Mountain Union College of Helena. April 2-6—'Lest and Measurements class tested the first B pupils in the Billings system under the supervision of Mr. N. C. Abbott. Secrets will leak out. It is rumored that there was also some joy riding done. What about it, girls? April 4—Mr. Shunk took the Juniors to South Park to look at the trees. April 5—Seniors jealous so Mr. Shunk had to take them for a walk in the Park too. Most of them rode. April 6—Play, “Her Husband’s Wife” given by katoya Players at the Commercial Club. Mr. Shunk (on a trip)—There’s a good example of an elm, now what is it? Bright Student—An ash. 34 The 19 2 8 R i rn rock cy T More Days FRIDAY 13—It is supposed to he unlucky but it wasn't this time. Wc again heard the Moroni Olsen Players in “Detour.” Miss Dewey isn't quite sure about the luck yet—her Blue Jinks arrived—a Ford. Good luck Miss Dewey. April H—Our wish of December 15 was fulfilled today. Miss Anderson has joined our ranks under the name of Mrs. Harry N. Stubcr. Congratulations on your good luck Mr. Stuber. April 15—Just returned home from charivaring Mr. and Mrs. Stuber. We bad a big crowd and Mr. Stuber gave kisses to all the girls. Mr. Seubert took some of the girls home on bis bicycle. His last passenger hasn’t returned yet. Maybe another charivari?! April 17—A terrible sight met our eyes today. Mr. Stuber was seen leading his poultry home. April 18-May 1—My, but we are warm! Thirteen days with nothing but studying. May 2—May Fete under the direction of Miss Stevenson. We know she is glad it is over and so are we. At last we won’t hear “No, I can’t go, I have to go to the Washington building to make my costume.” “I have to practice my dance.” “1 can't go this time.” Congratulations, A, B, C, on your wonderful success. May ■!—The Glee Club, our president and some of the faculty went to Worden to give a concert. As usual they scored a big success. May 7-12—At last our Glee Club is back after a week of concert work. Hicy sang at Roundup, Lavina, Broadview, Columbus and Custer. May 26—Faculty-Senior Banquet. Everyone had a good time. May 27—Baccalaureate Sermon for the Seniors. May 28—E. M. N. S. Festival Day, at the Commercial Club. We had an art exhibit in the afternoon and evening under the direction of Miss Roberts. The public was invited. Miss Stevenson put her girls through a series of the exercises and dances taught during the year. May 29—Today was Commencement Day and we aren't quite as happy as we expected to be. It is hard to leave old E. M. N. S. May 29—A home-coming concert was given by the Glee Club under the direction of Mr. Ridgely, Miss Dewey and Miss Whetsel. The public was again invited. May 30—The whole school was taken to Custer Battlefield for the Memorial exercises. Dr. McMullen gave the address. May 31—We painted our M on the rimrocks today. June 1—Our last all-school luncheon and the last time this group will be together. Class day exercises. GOOD-BYE E. M. N. S. Mr. Abbott (to a student in Sociology)—You remind me of the man who started his mouth going and then went off and left it. Mr. Foote Sr.—Mrs. Uhrich, what are logarithms? Mrs. Uhrich—They are rhymes made by lumberjacks. Miss Niles and Miss Plemp have become very efficient in the use of sand paper— in toy-making. Foote Jr. (in Physiology class)—Mr. Shunk, what is good for bites? Miss McGiboncy (anxiously)—Adhesive. 38 he 1 928 R i rn r o c k try The Perfect Senior (firI Height Weight Carriage Hair Eves Lips I'ccth Complexion Dimples Voice Disposition Manners Hands Arms Feet Walk Smile Laugh Edith White (� rin CJikrIc Deliberation Good Nature Humor Wit Mind Conscientiousness Friendliness Thoughtfulness Gentleness Generosity Quietness Shyness Sentences Dr. McMullen (in Philosophy) — I stopped to find the knock in the car. It seemed to he under my feet. Of course that might he anywhere (big feet). Miss Pilgeram (explaining a head bandage on Miss Nigon in Physiology class) — Now this is to cover the vacant spaces. Miss F. Johnson (in Chemistry)—There arc many little monacos (Monacos) flying through the air. Miss Dewey (to practical speech class)—Now there can’t anyone talk without breath. Dr. McMullen (with both hands on hips)—When I think of how much you people don’t know!! Miss Roberts (to art class)—Why really, these landscapes arc good. I can see something funny in every one of them. Mr. Ridgelv (trying to get Miss Pilgeram to sing the interval from do to me) — Leap to me, Pilgeram! Leap to me! Dorothy Erickson (in observation, describing a youngster in school) — He comes to school with his hair all over his head. Miss Roberts (to art class)—May I grade your interiors now? 1234567890 40 The 19 2 8 Rim r o c k TP Favorite Sayings Elise Tubb—“I don’t know.” Whitford—“We’ll sing the blessing today. Ridgely—“Hit ’er forte!” Miss Stevenson—“Various and sundry things.” Miss Hamilton—“Ain’t it the truth ? Miss Whetscl—“And how!” Miss Roberts, with eraser in hand—“That’s just beautiful, dear, but—!” Miss Potter—??? Marjorie Housel—“Do you think? Dr. McMullen—“And all that sort of thing. Miss Giesick—“Do you know.” Mr. Stuber—“Did you pay for your books? Seubert—“Well, now—?” Grace Yost—“Oh Lindy!” Catherine Laux—“I’m not kidding you a bit. Mrs. Uhrich—“Oh, my!” Nigon—“I’ve said enough.” Kristy—“Now if you knew anything—” Mrs. Grothe— I wonder now.” Mr. Shunk—“Does anyone know where I can get a cat?” Mr. Hawkes—“When I was in the Army.” E. White—“Now what did we put down for this?” Mrs. Frates—“I should say.” Stub Richardson—“Now we got that stopped. I. Solman—“Francis.” Eva Mae Phillips—“I know it.” Mrs. Davis (in swimming)—“I don’t want to get my cap wet.” Lenore Beacham—“Oh! I just can’t believe it!” Margaret McIntosh—“Oh, you would!” Gladys Drange—“It makes me so disgusted.” Elizabeth Cooke—“Bless Pat.” Alice Kallio—“I’m the best school-mom.” Margaret Brown—“Why all the rush?” Minnie Hansen—“All I do is study history. Kathleen Dawson—“No foolin’!” Alice Boehm—“You are just that type.” Margaret McWilliams—“Isn’t that hectic?” Joyce Lahd—“You should of seen them. Elaine NcVillc—“Oh, it’s the cutest thing!” Miss Roberts—Where is Thelma Bakken? Ruth Mehl—I think she’s changed into a B (bee). Rent is to be charged to those who stay in the library too long. Dr. McMullen (to class of dumb seniors)—I wondered why you all came here and why you were so eager to learn, but now I know. Miss Dewey (wishing to talk)—Now only three minutes please. Speaker—Pardon me, I know' I have run over time. 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