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

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0 The Pzoneers First Society of Students Formed at the Tolylechnic OON after the fall opening of the Bill- ings Polytechnic Institute literary societies were organized by the student body. After preliminary and formative meetings permanent organization was effected of the first society on Friday, October 29, l909. Being the first its founders selected the name The Pioneers. An interesting coincident is that the organiza- tion was perfected on Npioneers' Day. The society was formed for literary and so- cial work. Its literary aim is to interest its members to take an active part in formal and public speaking, debating, oratorical contests and such work as is usually done by literary organizations. Its social aim is to entertain its members at stated intervals and also to give socials for all students at the institute. At the first meeting the name was adopted, oflicers elected and a committee appointed to draft a constitution and by-laws. Upon their acceptance it was decided that meetings should be held once each week and that all members should be expected to attend. Unusual interest was manifested at the lirst meeting and it is a noticeable fact that a spirit of loyalty and in- terest has never since flagged The reason for this probably is that the society is composed of the older and more advanced students, who naturally appreciate the value of a literary training and who will work diligently to secure one. There are two classes of members, active and honorary. Unlike many such societies it has no class of members termed social. Hence, all of the members must of necessity work. As honorary members it has seen fit to accept only such as are prominently connected with the school. Members of the society upon graduation will be placed upon the honorary list. So far the society has elected to hon- orary membership l... T. Eaton, educational director of the instituteg John D. Losekamp, president of the board of trustees, and Edwin L. Norris, Governor of Montana. As previously stated, the meetings consist of business sessions and formal and public pro- grams. During the business sessions the busi- ness in connection with the society is transacted according to the rules of parliamentary proced- ure. The formal programs usually consist of short debates, readings, speaking and orations. In its public programs, the society has given debates, orations and readings, dialogues and vocal and instrumental music. Only those who have had the pleasure of attending these public meetings can realize the progress made by the society since its organization. The social life of the society has not been neglected. Several public socials have been given and enjoyed by those who attended. The principal event of the vear was the banquet given by the society in February for its mem- bers. Those who attended will long remember it as one of the most enjoyable evenings spent during this school year. From the fact that another society exists in the school, with which this society may compete, a spirit of rivalry has existed throughout, the year. Several unusual incidents have occurred, but probably the most interesting was the raising of the Pioneer Banner on the top of Science Hall on the morning of February 22. As was to be expected the opposing society en- deavored to gain possession of the banner and for a time excitement reigned among the mem- bers of both societies. The Pioneers, being the stronger, however, retained possession of the banner, which they have since victoriously dis- played. Before concluding this short history of the society it is appropriate to write of the future development and activity of The Pioneersf' Since the society was the first to be organized in the school, its members believe that it is

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l 5 ' T X 'f 'y-,M l tg mr, 'f:: '- ,,,4.9ltg,g'fQ pt,. A 4 in EI ti Ee be 1' rj. - i T' i pf, it M t:.,I:,?E1x Q g63 ,. -An X' all vi. -, It V ,pffivli r.. AWN' 1. H ,- W' ,Y ' ,A ,1 ,Xftcr Hut- xlullltll :il the Polytccliiiic. garb with him and he enjoyed the fellowship and companionship of his classmates. The let- ters he wrote home showed marked improvement and reports from his school work were most encouraging to his parents, who were becoming anxious for Bill to come home. A few months had showed marked improvement in every way. l-le was a member of the ball team, a popular athlete, a member of the college choir, stood high in his class, and a leader in everything that assured a good time. When Bill leaves for home it will be over the same paths on which he came, the scenery will be just as beautiful and he will be anxious to reach his home to tell his experiences at school to his father and mother out on the prairie. However, he will no longer be the timid rancher's son whom we saw on the N. P. train, but a college youth, his head filled with information and feeling as important as John D. Rockefeller or any other great man. O CARD OF THANKS. The publishers of this annual wish to ac- knowledge their indebtedness to the many ad- vertisers, who made the first anual possible, by their liberal patronageg to the faculty and students of the school for the assistance ren- dered and to R. G. Linebarger, under whose direction it has been printed, for the pains- taking way in which he has supervised our work. POLYTECHNIC ZOO. Throughout the columns of this little book, thus far, we have failed to mention even a word of the Polytechnic Zoo. Of course this is a new school, therefore, it is a new Zoo. The foundation of the new Gym that is to be built is the headquarters for all snakes and reptiles of every description that can be found by our professors of Zoology. The Honorable Dad Vickery deserves the credit for the foundation of such an institution. It is composed chiefly of rattlesnakes, bull snakes, horn toads, and we understand that Dad has, on the way, a few rare specimens of the famous Ourangoutang. It is hoped that another year a complete Zoological Garden will be established on these grounds, and not on-e of us will hesitate in say- ing that Dad Vickery Should be president of the institution. . ' -. . .1 A -ii -1 E E N X i At the End of the Term.

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bound to grow and develop as the institute grows. From this society in future years will probably come some of the greatest speakers and orators of the county. The western boys, who will become members of this organization, naturally are possessors of bright and capable minds and all that they have been lacking is a chance to develop and manifest their ability and power, which can be done in this society. We anticipate for the npioneer Literary So- ciety , in the future the greatest of success and prosperity. o B. P. 1. WON' ATHLETIC CONTEST. The Billings Polytechnic lnstitute won the first spring track meet with the Billings High School. the score being, B. P. I., l75 points, High School, 42 points. The meet was held on May 7. Some excellent scores were made and the athletes from the institute made some excellent records, as did the boys from the high school, but the latter were simply outclassed. The record of the events and the scores, which fol- low. best tell the story of the hrst track meet with an outside institution. 50 yard dash-Dunn, Polytechnic, first: Farren, High School, second. Time 5 4-5. l20 varcl hurdles-R. N. Shannon, B. P. l.. hrstg-Dalcin, High School, second. Time, l9. Pole vault--John Todd, High School. first: Blal-zeman, Polytechnic, second. Height 8 feet, ten inches. Y- ..7?-. ...Q -4. l00 yard dash-D. Dunn, Polytechnic, hrstg Carwile, Polytechnic, second. Time, IO I-5. Mile run-R. Harris, Polytechnic, first, Mann, High School, second. Time 5 minutes 23 4-5 seconds. 440 yard run-N. Carwile, Polytechnic, first: H. l..ynes, Polytechnic, second. Time, 571-5. 220 yard hurdle-R. N. Shannon, Poly- technic, first: Dakin, High School, second. Time, 29 3-5. Shot put-Shannon, Polytechnic, first, Todd, High School, second. Distance, 55 feet 7 inches. Running broad jump-Farren, High School, firstg Hagerman, High School, second. Dis- tance, I8 feet 4 l-4 inches. Hammer throw-E. Blakeman, first: Dakin, High School, second. Distance, 89 feet, 3 inches. Running high jump-Wheatley, High School, first: Farren, High School, second. Distance, 5 feet l inch. 880 yard mn-Martin, Polytechnic, first: Harris, Polytechnic, second. Time, 2 minutes 50 seconds. 220 yard dash-Dunn, Polytechnic, lirstg Carwile, Polytechnic, second. Time 23 2-5. Discus throw-Shannon, Polytechnic, lirstg Dakin, High School, second. Distance, 83 feet 5 inches. 880 yard relay-Polytechnic, first. Time, 2 minutes. SOME MEMBERS OE THE PIONEERS.