Rocky Mountain College - Yellowstone / Poly Yearbook (Billings, MT)

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When Bill Went io the Polytechnic ,fBy ELMER C. ADAMS Illustrated .By C. E. .fBaira7 44 ELLO, what's this? With an exclamation of surprise Far- mer John Brown turned up the wick in his lamp to get a better view of the paper he was reading, bent his head closer to the fine print and read aloud: A number of the business men of Billings and vicinity have united and contributed a large sum for promoting and establishing a school for western boys and girls there. The need of such an institution in this section has long been apparent and its establishment will give our young folks an opportunity to attend a college equal to those in eastern states without leaving good old Montana. Every parent should be in- terested in this announcement for the welfare of the coming generation depends largely on the parents of today and the future of the country depends upon what they make the coming gen- eration. It is expected the school will be ready for enrollment early next fallf, Concluding Farmer Brown straightened his bent shoulders, permitted the paper to slowly drop from his grasp, and removing his glasses, pushed his fingers back and forth through his hair for some minutes, apparently in a perplexed study. Mary, his good wife, had remained silent during his reading the announcement of the for- mation of the Polytechnic. ul wonder who has the nerve to start an institution of that sort out here among the sheep camps and coyotes, remarked Farmer Brown, breaking the silence. '6Why, this country was never meant for anything but wild animals, out- laws and sheep herders, and, I'll venture the suggestion that it will be a mighty slim affair- that big school businessf, Well, John, commented his wife, you should remember that all countries were once new and without schools: and yet, in the east now they are as thick as the sheep camps out here, and, I see no reason why as great a section as this could not afford at least one, if the promotors will only stick to itf' f 5'Yes, I suppose they can do as much as start it anyway, if they have enough moneyf' he re- plied,', but I donit intend they shall get any of mine with which to experimentfl 'sl noticef, said his wife, that the paper says the school will be ready for enrollment next fall. ln the meantime I think we had better watch the papers for news about it and if it proves a success, I think it would be a good place to send our son William.', The old rancher lighted his pipe, settled him- self in his d-eep chair and resumed reading, thus for the time closing the controversy. Their son Vfilliam had heard the conversa- tion in his room and he began to think of the possibilities of going to college. A college education. Creeln he commented to himself. Cieel Wouldnlt it be great, herding sheep with that junk in my head. I've seen some of those college kids with wheels in their heads. ' , -.-,g -Vx ' l ,-- 'M -5 N ii. 57 iffizifqiltafga- '- -.. ' :S f gi -gi ,:'f..g,,f:f:li:,f,,. -' ' 'ff ' li?2':3.-'few -qs., f fi ' it lgf55 ' ' f 19l'1?f2 ' vi' , 1 Hl'Ap'.'t. , . .iff f9rl 4f. ' .aff lifffgfa 1, f up -praf' . - f 'jrlgil-Q' 335. I ,,x5s.v:q- ,- I , . . . fl ' ' QI if efijifljgfll 2, .I . ' I I,-4 qw, Hp., -,xc F 1 .1 f i ..n.fLt::fJ?i. ie M - .. ' .. 'ff t -- S' ff ' N 'um Af, if I .. - A -ff ff' uf -ff- ,N ,W , , Q f . H., ws.s5ezeef:1- ' :glu,.fi:igtEE- M, 171 dr, x ,ff diff f' 1 CW I 'fri' 'H -AMP ff! I 's 1' X, 3 1 ,P M DL 1 liifls His Mother Good-bye.

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kindness and patient bearing with us it is made possible for us to receive our diplomas and enter our life work well prepared. By the examples set by you we have been made nobler men and women, we have learned to care only for what is good and pure, our aspirations are higher and our ideals more lofty. You have helped us over the rough paths, you have aided us in con- quering the obstacles that beset our way and we are better strengthened for the future life. To THE STUDENTS.-There are many here who will return next year, perhaps some who will not. But to all, we hope you will always show your loyalty to this school. Through your influence will depend much of the growth of this school in future years. The institution was really not prepared to open this year, but think of the sacrifices made by the ones in charge. Think how they are giving their very lives to build up and strengthen it, and speak good of it always. CLASSMATES.-To you I give the closing word-farewell. It is hard to realize the part- ing day has come. At this moment there are two impressions on our mind-memory of the past and hope for the future. The past is slow- ly fading from our eyes and we see taking its place the future. We each have our different ambitions, our different ideals. We have built air-castles, we have dreamed our drea.ns-will they prove to be a reality? Let us always keep in our minds the training we have received here. Not only the training of our hand and mind, but the training of the heart. Our path may seem easy to climb, but as we go up and up we will often be met with tempta- tions. Perhaps it will seem life is not worth think of the while, but stop for a moment to hours spent here in school and you will be better strengthened to meet the foe. Let us always be true to the have been ever before us during our short life at the Polytechnic. Farewell class of 'l0. ideals which Faculty of the Polytechnic LEXYIS T. EATON, M. S., President of faculty and educational direc- tor. E. T. EATON. M. S., PH. B., Financial director. H. J. HUFE, PH. B.. Shorthand, Political Science and athletics. CRIS CRON, Mathmetics and Engineering. JAMES RUDDY. Instructor in shop work. E. S. CHAPMAN. Commercial Department. MISS JESSIE COLLINS. Department of English. O. XV. VALENTINE, Asst. Commercial Instructor and Bookkeeper. MRS. L. T. EATON. Literature and Reading. MISS EMMA JOHNSON, Normal training andindustrial work for girls. MRS. H. G. VALITON, hlatron of the Polytechnic. L. T. EATON. Eduzational Director. E. T. EATON Financial Director.

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2 i -l1?ffi'?1fi1.' I tif 1 r 1' f l 71 if ' f 'Qu 14 S. 'gh ,f f l' Z s f X, rggif--.--.Li , . . . 7 Z ,5.g5:,.,:- 1 Eg?-ww! f f fziiziif' ..l l f M f Ot? for the Institute. And his thoughts wandered on in this vein until on the demands of nature he went to sleep. A careful watch was kept for articles in the paper on the proposed school. From time to time notices of progress were read and at last came the announcement of October 5 as the opening date. During the summer it had been decided by the Brown family to send William to the Polytechnic and careful preparations were made for his departure. The morning William left was bright and clear. Bill was more lighthearted than ever before. Bidding a hasty goodbye to his father and mother and last of all to his favorite cow pony and saddle he was off for the station. Ater being comfortably seated in a Northern Pacific coach bound for Billings his mind began to see visions of the Polytechnic, what he thought it would be like. At times his imagin- ation passed away ahead of him with gradual ascension to the highest places to be found in this great country. After a very peaceful night's ride he found himself in the city of Billings. This being his first visit he saw many strange things. I-Ie first noticed the beautiful sunrise. One who has watched the rays of light sparkle out on the highest peaks gradually descending to the lower ones and then the foothills, making each part more cheerful for its coming, can realize why he lingered gazing at the rising sun. The fresh- ness of an October morning and the bright sun- shine as Old Sol mounted the heavens made a pleasant reception for him. A month later, after four joyous weeks at the Polytechnic, we again see him in one of his favorite resting places among the rocks and crags on the rimrock, meditating on what has taken place in his short college life. There is my English, mathematics and his- tory, he ponders, and lessons so long the teacher has to almost hold his breath and turn his head to assign them. If I could play ball or do any of the stunts on the trapese it might make time fly faster, but I would only have to study harder to get my lessons then. It is very plain to me that college work is not so easy as one often thinks. The boys and girls are friendly as can be, and I do not know just what makes me fe-el this way or why I cannot stop meditating. It strikes me that I am homesick. Then drawing himself together he continued, Forget it Bill, take what comes and make the best of it. With the motto before him, Work before pleasuref' Bill went back to work. The social meetings did not attract him very much but later he gazed with satisfaction as the others participated and then as time passed he became one of the participants himself. The winter passed sooner than he had anticipated, but there had been a great change in Bill. l-lis cowboy suit was no longer a favorite sf? , I 4 Hz z gt:-'H -args HT Wi 1 ,XV 4 ff - ,1uY:':i?: 01- If f 47 xg - I. V 4453, i znviiiiiff' it My X I 1 .V ' . -r: Q jezisigff .SH - H ,f i'i4g'W4'z:,, dips? ' zfzerifw ' 4,42 - .dd-?f'12rf2s'2'i1E22' - , .W I . v.3'.4uy4v- .4..--'--w-.,.ww.- W1 fini-1713 - , 55,7 - 52,71 A:-5221-1 1-' -W' ee uilxx -fx I, ' I a a x 4 x 5 In iIE5QI7B t 'f fs- --,, s X . V2 I, V uf p-qv L, - ' Q f lif,Wlll04'l1'ffQlia,.' ,f'i.f., .i,: Q k :z 'P ' p?5i'fQ'n'ij Lf . t... - L :.t.,wf 1 He Sees the Polytechnic.