Murtaugh High School - Murtonian Yearbook (Murtaugh, ID)

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JUNIOR PROM k SENIOR BALL The Annual Junior Prom was by far the most beautiful Promenade every beheld in Ye Old Murtaugh High. The extravagant decorations done in blue, greens and pinks conr plete with mermaids and King Neptune captured the eyes of the very large crowd who attended. In the center of the floor a huge castle dominated the scene. Queen Joyce Carlson, reigned over the evening. The Grand March which included all members of the high school was a colorful spectacle. Ernie fieed and his orchestra furnished the dovmbeat and the couples glided 'neath the waves. nUnderseaN being the theme, everyone was overwhelmed with the beautiful decorations. The eighth grade girls took charge of the refreshments. Two weeks' preparations were necessary, and a great deal of work was involved. The Junior Class offers it's profound gratitude to the faculty and all others who co-operated in this effort. Two weeks later the Seniors staged their Annual Senior Ball. The Junior Prom decorations were again used. The Seniors are also indebted to the Junior High Girls' who served refreshments. Bob Bai1y's orchestra provided the rythm.

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l SPEECH ACTIVITIES Our speech class this year was definitely a success. The three plays presented were enormously entertaining. The first NThat Crazy Smith Familyn was presented at both Murtaugh and Eden. The proceeds of this production was used to completely redecorate the stage. Paint and Kalsomine were every where in evidence. Number two UDrums of Deathn was also a success. The proceeds went to the Senior Class Sponsors. nLittle Womenu is yet to be produced. Proceeds are to be used for new stage curtains. In the District Declamation contest three Mhrtaugh representa- tives won the right to go to the state contest. They were: Kenneth B iggs, Original Essayg Frank Morrison, Humorous reading, Dick Tblman, Extemporaneous speaking. Others who competed were Mark Arstein, Dramatic Reading, Arlene Hoffman, Original Oratoryg Jack Fuller, After dinner speechg Burl Egbert, Poetry. A debate team las formed though no competition was entered it had gratifying results. The entire speech class wishes to express its gratitude to the entire student body for there helpful co-operation and especially to Miss Vivian Barton whose constructive sarcasm and CCatch your breathl able hands guided our classes toward per- fection in the lines of Oral communication and appreciation of the arts.

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HOME COMING Murtaugh's first Homecoming was a gala affair that lasted an entire day. The morning was a busy time of preparation and people scurried about the halls and grounds at a furious pace. A tea started at 1:00 and lasted until h:O0. All form r members and all present pupils' mothers were invited. Refreshments were served and a program was presented. During the remainder of time the tradi- tional occupation of women prevailed. A softball game played between Eden and Murtaugh girls ended in a tie so everyone was happy. The girls' uniforms sparked the boys in the gridiron battle which followed. At 2:00 a football game between Eden and Murtaugh started its slow and muddy course where one player was indistinguishable from another except for the color of his coat of mud. Rain poured down but failed to hamper the enthusiasm of the cheering onlookers. Murtaugh emerged victorious with a score of 13-0. The day had a good start. Six o'clock rolled around and a banquet for the two teams was presented by the Girls' Pep Club. The menu consisted of tender breaded veal and mashed potatoes, smothered in mushroom gravy, complete with asparagus and vegtable salad. Ice cream and cake composed the dessert. Bicicarbonate of Soda accompanied the finger bowls. The dance at 9:00 was also sponsored by the Pep Club. Ernie Reed and orchestra provided the motive and our feet did the rest. The decorations under the direction of Miss Barton were composed of huge hill-billy scenes and comic characters reaching clear around the wall. Miss Nancy Halbert was chosen queen.