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

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1947 volume:

HtiUrif ojf the School Thirty-nine years ago two young educators, Lewis T. Eaton and his brother, Ernest T. Eaton, became possessed with the dream to give to the neglected youth of the Northwest their chance for a training in life. Failing to secure the necessary financial assistance for buildings from philanthropists, they inspired a group of young men who were longing for a higher education to join them in building a college. In the summer of 1909, in a sugar beet field near Billings, Montana, these ambitious youths cleared off the beets with a farm team, exca- vated the ground for an institution which would meet their educational needs and those of hundreds more to come after them. Founded as a School of the Open Door, it maintained vocational and academic courses of an elementary and secondary nature, filling the needs of the frontier region then served. In 1922 the Technical School became fully accredited as a distinct unit. In 1934 the four-year liberal arts college was instituted. In 1947 there was a merger of Polytechnic Insti- tute and Intermountain Union College under the new name chosen by the students — Rocky Mountain College. Rocky Mountain College, virtually alone in this vast northwestern mountain and plains country, affords the opportunity for Christian Higher Education. It now proudly presents a fully accredited college of liberal arts, a superbly equipped school of technology, and with the transfer of our Business College to the main campus a complete course of business administration and secretarial science. Completing our college are the evening classes which include Spanish, taught by Mrs. Elliott; German, by Mrs. Hugo Anderson; dramatics, by Mrs. Carl Carter; art, by Mr. Harry Hazard; and visual education and mathematics by Mr. Robert Hamilton. Tbente off tfout Annual 7ke Steamboats once rounded the bend of the Missouri and chugged up the waters of the Yellowstone. Indian braves once rode their ponies off the highest point of a cliff, plunging downward — being smashed on the jagged rocks or caught in the swirling depths of the river. Believing the Great Spirit would accept their sacrifice, they died to prevent the small-pox epidemic from spreading further among their people. Those lusty days when Calamity Jane careened through the unpaved streets, buxom, brazen and boisterous — those days are gone. What was once a riotous confusion of half-marked burial grounds is now a neat enclosure marked Boot-Hill. Yellowstone Kelly, an early scout, rests in the rims where the Crow Indian, Black Otter, is buried. Although this valley of ours, this gateway to the mountains, has been described by travel folders as busy and thriving, there are times when she is content to slumber in the sun, remembering the pageantry of her frontier. Sacrifice Cliff, magnificent and brooding, still overlooks our valley. The same little jack-pines of years ago listen to the wind, sighing over half-for- gotten tales. Come along with us on this trip up the Yellowstone. Linger at your leisure over the past. Look to the years ahead with confidence. PAGE TWO DR. WILLIAM D. COPELAND The Pt evident Our new president has our trust and our hopes. Making no multitude of promises, advo- cating no bally-hoo publicity schemes, he won our respect. Appearing in work clothes on Clean-Up Day and working beside us, he won our friendship. On a Saturday morning recently, he was observed trimming the hedge near the conserv- atory. Few presidents would take such personal interest in their college. A4mnUttathn Miss Bessie Gibbons, the office manager, is also director of Kimball dormitory. She comes to us from Lake Forest College. We are fortunate to have a person of her training. She takes a great interest in all the girls and is one of the key people on the campus. Mrs. Maurice Willey, the bookstore manager, serves also in the capacity of receptionist. A graduate of Smith College, her home is in Boston. Together she and Miss Gibbons represent a loyal team for protecting the inner sanctum of President Copeland ' s office. PAGE THREE STAFF OF THE YELLOWSTONE Reading from left to right: Back row— Dr. Martin Freese, sponsor; Eugene Boggess business manager; Millard Meredith, advertising; Bill Nakamatsu. associate editor; Boyd O. Boyce, photography; Ray DePalma. sports and advertising. Front row— Marie Weeding and Frances Dehnert, society; June Hall Mills, editor. ' Our Boy Herman For the first time in nearly ten years, since 1939 to be exact, there will be an annual. It may not be the best ever printed. We do not feel that it is the worst. The whole school was in the process of re-organization at the beginning of the fall quarter, so the annual staff was not formed until December. From December to February, the staff worked many te- dious hours. There were occasional highlights and many dark days. The monotony was broken by scalding arguments, much fist-shaking and some whip-cracking. When it was in the hands of the printers, we were vastly relieved and slightly slap-happy. The staff deserves three cheers for their patience and their effort. Praise should be go to Herman Harms, Our Boy, for his cheerful acceptance of work and his willingness to tote the photographer ' s equipment from building to building. Although not a regular staff member, Herman is certainly an honorable one. Henry Trenk, the friend of all the students, belongs here on the staff page as special adviser, and on several other pages, too. Officially he holds the responsible position of engineer, but his interests are so varied we find his good advice and help almost everywhere. Our sincere thanks to Henry Trenk. Mr. Henry Trenk CampuA Scenes 7i ter an4 Kimball — — T Winter . . . . . . w £prih$ We Work . . . ana Ptaif PAGE SEVEN foejtartinehU DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE CHARLES BUCK Prof, of Biological Sciences and Mathematics This department offers courses leading to a B. S. degree in biology. Courses in pre-med, pre-dental and pre-nursing are also offered. Many of the graduates of this department have made remarkable records in their chosen field. A word should be added concerning Mr. Buck, the instructor. One of the most popular teachers on the campus, his sly wit enlivens many lectures and his easy pronunciation of sixty-four dollar words is a source of wonder to his students. LAB STUDENTS AT WORK PAGE EIGHT DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE The department of chemistry offers a de- gree of bachelor of science to students finish- ing four years of training. Instruction along two lines is provided. An undergraduate course is offered to students in pre-nursing, pre-medic, pre-dental, pre-engineering, home economics and general science teaching majors which may be followed by courses specializ- ing in the various fields of chemistry. This department has one of the largest enrollments on the campus and lists among its students representatives from almost every state in the union. 4 ■ R. J. BROWN Prof, of Chemistry and Physics CHEM LAB JM OPERATION PAGE NINE PSYCHOLOGY Dr. Martin Freese, enthusiastic sponsor of The Yellowstone, vowed he would do any- thing for the promotion of the annual. Those who saw him hanging diapers in the skit Wash-tub Blues will realize the veracity of his declarations. Sponsoring the Polygraph as well, Dr. Freese is seen in the following photograph with the members of his staff. Concerning the aims of the student paper, its editor, Duncan Skinner, has stated Because it is the official publicaton of the students of the Polytechnic, the Polygraph is the students ' voice in campus affairs, standing for fair play, welfare of the student body, promotion of the school and its Christian ideals, and acts as a historical record of the student and faculty ac- tivities of the school year. DR. MARTIN FREESE Prof, of Psychology POLYGRAPH STAFF— DUNCAN SKINNER. EDITOR DEAN OF MEN Mr. Mercer, whose outstanding record of schol- arship at the University of Colorado may be envied by all students, is one of the new faculty members. Many facts might be mentioned concerning his teaching but in this limited space let it be said that Mr. Mercer is happily married, owns a Springer spaniel, enjoys teaching economics and likes our Mon- tana climate. Mr. Mercer ' s true-false tests are master- pieces in trickery but it is just such wizardry that makes his classes interesting. BLAINE E. MERCER Prof, of Economics and Sociology DEAN OF WOMEN More can perhaps be gleaned of Mrs. Vera Faxon ' s experience in education by a glance at her record than in any other manner. After col- lege graduation from Nebraska State University, she attended Central College in Fayette, Mis- souri. In 1926, she went to Montana State Teachers ' College at Dillon; in 1927-28, East- ern Montana State Normal; Montana State Uni- versity in 1929. Her A. B. degree was granted from the Polytechnic in 1939. Her A. M. was gained in 1941. also from Polytechnic. Mrs. Faxon has taken graduate work at Stanford. University of California toward her Ph. D. in educational psychology. She is the principal of the acad emy. VERA FAXON Prof, of English Literature and Education PAGE ELEVEN ATHLETICS HERB KLINDT Prof, of Physical Education and Coaching ' f JF . At Jl 3 ,. Coach Klindt, affectionately known and admired by students, faculty, and the people of Bil- lings, has been with the Poly- technic intermittently for a number of years. Hopes have been raised since he began coach- ing the 1946-47 basketball team. The snapshots shown below are those taken during the an- nual track meet, held in the spring of each year. .2 t , m I ■ ■ - PAGE TWELVE DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC PAUL H. LAWLESS Prof, of Musical Education MRS. PAUL H. LAWLESS Associate Prof, of Musical Education The highlight of the music department for the year 1947 can be found in a new song. Not just any song. Mr. Lawless wrote the words and music; his wife, the accompaniment. Introduced at a chapel meeting, this song promises to become one of Poly ' s best, if not the best. It has been copyrighted in the name of the Billings Polytechnic Institute. We proudly present: ROLL ON! POLYTECHNIC Polytechnic, Polytechnic, We ' re with you strong and true, Polytechnic, roll on Poly, We ' ll stand and cheer for you, Polytechnic, Polytechnic, Your banner on high we ' ll hold — Rah! Rah! Rah! (In time) We will rally to your colors, Green and Gold. Refrain : Roll, roll. Polytechnic roll along. We ' ll carry on right through — Fight on! Poly! Fight! Roll, roll, Polytechnic roll along. We ' ll hold that line for you — Oh Roll, roll, Polytechnic roll along, Through dark into the dawn — Rah ' Rah! Rah! (In time) Firm we ' ll stand and keep old Polv Rolling on!! PAGE THIRTEEN DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHY Rev. Gerrit Koyker, Prof, of Theology and Philosophy The Reverend Mr. Gerrit Koyker teaches philosophy and rdigion. He is chapel pastor as well. Few who were members of his class in Logic during the past sum- mer will forget those lively sessions which stimulated pro- found thinking. Mr. Knowlton, Business Manager BUSINESS OFFICE Mr. J. W. Knowlton, although eternally busy, always finds time for a cheerful smile and courteous attitude. Man- aging the business of so many students and workers, Mr. Knowlton could easily be forgiven for occasional tantrums but he never indulges in them. He is certainly an example for all would-be business administrators. MAINTENANCE Mr. Duke was the only maintenance man we could corner on the day pictures wer? being taken for the annual. He is usually found somewhere in the vicinity of Science Hall with paint brush and ladder. Mr. Dorrance, Mr. Thorn, Mr. Trenk and Mr. Johnson are in charge of different phase ' s of maintenance. The dairy marr.ger is Mr. H. E. Evan.3. Polytechnic ' s favor- ite people, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fry:, are the cooks who main- tain food for fuel as well :s food for thought. Science Hall PAGE FOURTEEN DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY DEAN EARL W. JONES Registrar X x mwi i, Trr -.;;.,;, P- - ' ™j ..■ ; ' 48 V Dean Earl Jones, shouldering the responsi- bilities of teaching and acting as registrar, is also head of the Department of Technology. He is seen in so many places that a stranger might presume him to be twins. If you wish to enroll for a class; if you decide to drop a course; if you have over your quota of chapel absences —these things and many others are reasons for contacting Dean Jones. Much of the work of technology is done by the teachers and assistants of that depart- ment, Mr. Sayovitz, Mr. Grothe and Mr Miller Mr. Sh.deler, one of the group, is seen in the snapshot below. Mr. David Shideler ! rSHHHTtPVf fiT 3m TECHNOLOGY BUILDING PAGE FIFTEEN %u (jtaduate £tu4enU RUSSELL O. GEE Pre-med Enrolled freshman class, 1947, Johns Hopkins University, College of Medicine Science Club. Vice-Pres. Past Polytechnic Record: Letterman Football, Capt. 4 Phi Alpha Phi, Vice-Pres. Dramatics, Student Director Alpha Psi Omega, Pres. 2; Vice-Pres. 3 Chapel Choir Y. M. C. A. Pres. Student Senate Student Director of Kampus Kave Economics, Seminar Pioneers ' Literary Society International Relations Club CLARK A. BURRELL Optometry Optometry student, enrolled for fall of 1947 in Pacific University Graduate in Business Administration Washington State College, 1934 Sigma Alpha Epsilon Baseball Cross Country Boxing Winter Sports Committee Mrs. Clark A. Burrell, the new Poly- technic librarian, has been busy reor- ganizing the library. With her small but charming son as mascot, Mrs. Burrell carries on in the library while her hus- band studies. PJGE S ' XTEEN £eniwj WILLIAM L. BAKER Rollins, Montana Chemistry Student Council Pres. Science Club Eagles CHARLES EDWARD CHAPMAN History and Political Science International Relations Club, President Faculty Member Enrolled for fall of 1947 in Northwestern University Graduate School ROBERT LEE COLE Polytechnic, Montana Physical Education and Coaching Football Baseball Basketball Pi Alpha Pi Assistant Coach PASE SEVENTEEN ■ FRANCES DEHNERT Hardin, Montana English All Saints ' College, Vicksburg, Miss. College of Wm. Mary, Virginia Montana State Univ., 1946-47 International Relations Club Student Council, Treasurer Polygraph, Associate Editor Yellowsto ne, Society Poly Outing Club Band BARBARA GROTHE Journalism Kansas State College, Kansas Polygraph Polyannas, Secretary JUNE HALL MILLS Billings, Montana English and Sociology Polygraph Staff, 1943-46 Press Club, President Alpha Literary Society International Relations Club Yellowstone Editor PAGE EIGHTEEN GEORGE MORGAN Billings, Montana Industrial Arts Alpha Psi Omega Eagles Senior Class President WILLIAM NAKAMATSU Maui, Hawaii Business Administration Hamline University, Minn. Phi Tau Lambda Alpha Psi Omega Yellowstone, Associate Editor DONALD PATTERSON Fairfield, Montana Industrial Arts Eagles Alpha Psi Omega Science Club Secretary- Senior Class Secretary PAGE NINETEEN BENJAMIN PEASE Lodgegrass, Montana Physical Education and Coaching Linfield College, Oregon Basketball Phi Tau Lambda Chancellor VIRGIL RAUCH Polytechnic, Montana Industrial Arts Automotive and Weldinj Welding Faculty ARTHUR ROZETT Billings, Montana Language and Education George Washington U., Washington, D. C. Senior Class Vice-Pres. Camera Shy JACK McGOWN Plentywood, Montana Physical Education Basketball Baseball Pi Alpha Pi Eagles Camera Shy WARREN FITZGIBBONS Billings, Montana Biology and Chemistry Creighton U. at Omaha Two years, Pre-Med One year, Medicine Now U. S. Weather Bureau Airways, District Forecaster TAGE TWENTY CHARLOTTE CROSBY Hardin, Montana Social Work JuhieM EDWIN M. BLANKS Collinsville, Miss. Pre-Engineering SINCLAIR W. GROMAN Sheridan, Wyo. Economics DUNCAN SKINNER Colstrip, Mont. Journalism CLIFFORD DABY Redwood Falls, Minn. Electricity £cfthcwreA JOHN A. LEUTJEN Bremerton, Wash. English and Journalism ARLENE MERCER Fort Collins, Colo. Home Economics CLYDE SCHILLINGER Vida, Montana Business Administration ROYAL TRAVER Big Timber, Mont. Business Administration PAGE TWENTY-ONE Vocational education r J CLAIRE DUANE BOHNERT Boyd, Montana Auto Mechanics ROBERT O. CHENAWETH Worland, Wyo. Auto Mechanics DENVER FOREMAN Marmarth, N. Dak. Printing WILLIAM L. HANSON Colstrip, Mont. WALLACE B. JOHNSON Billings, Mont. Trade-Training WILLIE A. JOHNSON Conertown, Mont. Vocational Training JOHN C. KINDELMAN Roundup, Mont. Radio Theory LLOYD M. MOSDAL Rapelje, Mont. Electricity tf.fcfiil! PAGE TWENTY-TWO cr Trade Training JOHN J. HOGAN Stark, Mont. Automotive OLIVER E. JONES Billings, Mont. Auto Mechanics DONALD MARSHALL, JR. Sidney, Mont. Trade-Training ARNOLD PALMBUSH Conrad, Mont. Electrical Engineering ROBERT PRADT Wausau, Wis. Printing ROBERT SLAGER Butte, Mont. Practical Radio GORDON TRAWEEK Baker, Mont. Machine Shop PAGE TWENTY-THREE JreJkmeh Russell R. Boyd O. Bowen Boyce Jordan, Mont. Terry, Mont. PRE-ENGINEERING PRE-ENGINEERING Frank W. William B. Brown Brown Billings. Mont. Billings. Mont. PRE-MED GEOLOGY Dale A. Earl James Ackerschott Phillipsburg. Mont. PRE-ENGINEERING Appleton Red Lodge. Mont BUSINESS ADM John M. Eugene Bartley Great Falls, Mont. PRE-MED Boggess, Jr. Hardin. Mont. HUMANITIES Victor Bruski Wibaux, Mont. PRE-ENGINEERING w ■ ' : ' Paul V. Byrne Faulkton, S. D. PRE-ENGINEERING Larry Lee Burrill Faulkton, S. D. PRE- VETERINARY Orvin B. Curley Billings. Mont. PRE-ENGINEERING PAGE TWENTY-FOUR Charles Fisher Billings, Mont. Lyle L. Graham Phillipsburg, Mont. PRE-LAW Carra George Gadsden. Ala. LIBERAL ARTS Aaron LeRoy Hixson Ogden, Utah JOURNALISM 0 J F , Earl Dahlstrom Bridger, Mont. INDUSTRIAL ARTS Paul Evers Polytechnic. Mont. DRAMATICS Ray DePalma Greenwich. Conn. PRE-DENTAL Roy W. Ewertz Westfield, N. J. PRE-ENGINEERING Robert L. Holton Edgar, Mont. PHYS. EDUCATION. COACHING George Larson Wibaux, Mont. JOURNALISM John A. Hormann Billings, Mont. INDUSTRIAL ARTS Barbara Nell Leavitt Greybull, Wyo. LIBERAL ARTS PAGE TWENTY-FIVE Millard I. Meredith Sheridan, Wyo. BUSINESS ADM. Jack Mueller Hudson, N. J. PRE-ENGINEERING Etta Louise Moore Sheridan, Mont. PRE-NURSING Edward Newton Basin, Wyo. PRE-ENGINEERING John Howard Porter Jordan. Mont. PRE-ENGINEERING George J. Rankin Ferdig, Mont. AGRICULTURE Roland Quade Wibaux, Mont. SOCIOLOGY Robert R. Reed Ballantine, Mont. TRADE-TRAINING Flora Lindenfield Billings, Mont. BIOLOGY George B. McFarland Terry, Mont. PRE-ENGINEERING Herman R. Martin Austin, Minn. PRE-FORESTRY Norman Meidinger Terry, Mont. PHYS. EDUCATION. COACHING PAGE TWENTY-SIX ' r 4 U Ray Jackson Reinig Helena, Mont. LIBERAL ARTS Charles Robertson Manderson, Wyo. AGRICULTURE Alex Riddle Billings, Mont. BUSINESS ADM. Jimmy Rubis Manderson, Wyo. AGRICULTURE Ernest Sabo Warren, Ohio BUSINESS ADM. Paul Edward Smith Sewickely, Pa. PRE-ENGINEERING Patrick H. Smith Ashland, Mont. PRE-ENGINEERING Charles E. Snyder Billings, Mont. PRE-ENGINEERING Robert Souhrada Terry, Mont. PHYS. EDUCATION, COACHING Victor R. Stewart Billings, Mont. PRE-ENGINEERING Marie Floyd A. Weeding Whitacre Jordan, Mont. Sewickley. Pa. PRE-MEDICAL PRE-ENGINEERING !.. • PASE TWENTY-SEVEN Stuart Thompson Malta, Mont. MATH. PHYSICS Howard Yantis San Antonio, Texas PRE-MEDICAL Robert E. Mason Kalamazoo, Mich. PRE-ENGINEERING Hank Hoesli Brooklyn, N. Y. SCIENCE Douglas C. Waddle Lodgegrass, Mont. PHYS. EDUCATION, COACHING Maurice Willey Conway, N. H. Robert Whittington Billings, Mont. JOURNALISM Jack Wrightson Butte, Mont. PSYCHOLOGY EDUCATION Our readers may be wondering why Mason, Hoesli and Thompson are placed with Yantis. There may be speculation as to whether the editors knew their alphabet. Please allow us the doubtful pleasure of a few errors. Some new students arriving after the registrar ' s en- rollment list was completed have occa- sioned a bit of shuffling in our order. We want as many pictures in the annual as possible and if Hank the Yank, Stuart Thompson and Bob Mason have to hunt for their pictures, we will at least be assured of cover-to-cover readers. PAGE TWENTY-EIGHT Acafomif Including Sub-Freshmen and Refresher Courses Justin S. Lye Glendive, Mont. James H. O ' Conner Meeteetse, Wyo. Dorothy Morton Broadview, Mont. Frank Rachou Rothiemay. Mont. John Beauchan St. Xavier, Mont. Jeanette V. Goettlick Broadview, Mont. Pat Eden Billings, Mont. William E. Henry Casper, Wyo. Jack Parker Bridger, Mont. Raymond P. Suit Mosby, Mont. Edgar Sadler, Jr. Billings, Mont. Paul Trenk Polytechnic. Mont. PAGE TWENTY-NINE OfigahijaticHJ THE POLYANNAS The Polyanna Club was organized in October, 1946. It is composed of faculty wives and women members of the faculty. Its purpose is to plan and carry out various improvements on the campus and to foster social and edu- cational opportunities. One of its achievements was the luncheon given for the trustees ' wives and special guests interested in Polytech- nic. Mrs. William D. Cope- land gave the address, What Poly Wants, acquainting the friends with our ideals in building a bigger and better college. Reading from left to right: Back row — Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Clark Burrell, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Knowlton, Mrs. Shiedler, Mrs. Paul Lawless, Mrs. Charles Chapman, Mrs. R. J. Brown. Front row — Mrs. Grerit Koyker, Mrs. Sayovitch, Mrs. Blaine Mercer, vice president; Mrs. Charles Buck, president; Mrs. Gerald Grothe, secretary-treasurer; Mrs. William D. Copeland, and Mrs. Earl Jones. PHI TAU LAMBDA This fraternity was organ- ized, in the words of a mem- ber, for a bond of fellowship having established a constitu- tion for the express purpose of upholding the principles of racial tolerance, uniting all the elements of the student body, developing school spirit, en- couraging growth of the college, fostering a spirit of fellowship and cooperation, promoting Christian ideals, and also developing a com- plete college atmosphere. Concerning the future of the fraternity, the member states, We are ready to face with confidence and without misgivings whatever service we mav offer. This is our goal. This is our hope. Reading from left to right: Mr. Charles Buck, Larry Burrill. Ben Johnson. Norman Meidinger. Dale Ackerschott. Charles Snyder, Lloyd Mosdal, Dr. Martin Freese, Bill Nakamatsu, Frank Brown, Ben Pease, and William Brown. PAGE THIRTY POLY BAND Much credit goes to Mr. Lawless for his untiring and enthusiastic efforts toward providing Poly with a band. Using everything except a meat cleaver to persuade his group, he has accomplished a near miracle. We are proud of our band members and grateful to them for their school spirit. Not all mem- bers were present for the pic- ture, so here is the complete list of actual band members: Frances Dehnert — Cornet Prof. Gerald Grothe — Cornet Francis Burgess — Cornet Clair Bohnert — Clarinet Pat Eden — Clarinet William Copeland, Jr., — Clarinet Robert Mason — Baritone Millard Meredith — Sousaphone Norman Meidinger — Tuba Eugene Boggess— Cymbals Ray DePalma — Snare Drums Dale Ackerschott — Bass Drum Those in the picture, reading from left to right: Back row— Mr. Paul H. Lawless, Charles Snyder, Barbara Leavitt, Meredith Milliard, Robert Mason, Eugene Boggess. Front row— Clair Bohnert, Pat Eden, Royal Traver, Ray DePalma, Frances Dehnert C ' A C C BASKETBALL TEAM A near-winless and hard- luck, fighting Crusader bas- ketball team went through a 1 946-47 season with only one victory. Stand-outs among the squad were Alex LaForge, a high-scoring forward, and freshman Bob Souhrada who opened late in the season. Others were John Hormann, Ben Pease and Doug Waddle. Regardless of defeat, here ' s hats off to our boys who were never quitters. Next year they will have had experience and with Coach Klindt ' s backing, championship ball will again return to the Green and Gold. v fi di r S ufT 1 l6f V° r . isht: Back r °w— Herb Klindt, John Hormann, Oliver Pease Cliff Dabv Doug wtcldle and b Co°ir PaUl - ' WrightS ° n ' Lyle Graham ' Sb taSS PAGE THIRTY-ONE Poly ' s Male Quartet is a newly formed organization. These young men are a wel- come addition to the music department. It has been a number of years since the Poly campus resounded with as great an echo of male voices. Royal Traver, second tenor; Milliard Meredith, first ba ss; Ray DePalma. first tenor; Robert Mason, second bass. The Choir gave musical performances during Thanks- giving and Christmas holi- days. They also presented Easter programs and other vesper services. Mrs. Vera Lawless accompanied the Choir during practice and performances. Since a few of the members were not present for their picture, we are listing choir members according to their voice parts, rather than in the order of their appearance: Sopranos — Jeanette Goettlich. Jean Mason, Barbara Leavitt, Pat Eden. Flo Lindenfield. Tenors— Royal Traver, Ray DePalma. Larry Burrill, William Nakamatsu. Wayne Yantis. Altos — Ruth Willey. Charlotte Crosby. Emily Hodgkiss. Basses — Jack Luetjen, Millard Meredith. Robert Mason, Dale Acker- schott. Eugene Boggess. PAGE THIRTY-TWO The Outing Club is a new one, having been formed in the fall of 1946. While the students are participating in these sports, they are also working for the betterment of Rocky Mountain College. Sports held high in favor include roller and ice skating, riflery, skiing and hiking, as well as many minor ones. There have been a number of parties scheduled throughout the year. Reading from left to right: Standing in back— Jim O ' Connor, Barbara Leavitt, LeRoy Hixson, Carra George. George Robinson, Larry Burrill, Dale Ackerschrott, Frances Dehnert. Dr. Freese. Ben Johnson, William Brown. Frank Brown. Jeanette Goettlich. Seated— Bill Hoagland. Maurice Willey (president of club), Ray Suit, Ray DePalma, Pat Eden (secretary-treasureri. Milliard Meredith, Charles Snyder, Jack Leutjen. This club, formed by acad- emy boys, does not yet have an official name. However, in order to gain an inkling of ambitions of academy stu- dents, these quotes are offered from a recent English assign- ment by Francis Burgess, student teacher: Who knows? But if worse comes to worse an English teacher might do. I may be a good worker instead of a ' rail road ' bum. I want to be able to proudly say this is my coun- try and I helped to make it what it is. I have only a short while to gain education and I have a long way to go. Reading from left to right: Frank Rachou, Ray Suit, Jim O ' Connor, Bill Henry, Ross Sadler. Jr. PAGE THIRTY-THREE In January of 1946 the Polytechnic ' s application for r59 housing units was finally Jm approved by the Seattle re- | JBi gional office of the F.P.H.A. The last of these $220,000 apartments was finished after a long, hard struggle in the late fall of 1946. These 59 apartments are located at the west side of the Polytechnic campus on Rimrock Road. Each unit is completely furnished with the exception of odds and ends which are needed to make the units more homelike. The village is comprised of sepa- rate units with specified num- ber of bedrooms, those being the zero, one, two and three bedroom units. They form a striking village, living up to the name . . . Vets Village. True, it is a small town in itself, complete even to the co-op grocery store run by one of the more enterprising veterans. Definite plans are being made to improve the appearance of the now barren looking site into a picturesque village with the rising rimrocks in the background. Tenants from all parts of the United States are brought together here with the single aim of seeking the higher education, which they are and will be obtaining from the Polytechnic. Much of the credit for the success of this must go to Earl W. Jones who made possible the reality of this project by his untiring and unceasing efforts. Nicholas Murray Butler, director of the Carnegie En- dowment for the Promotion of International Peace, states the goals of the interna- tional Relations Club in these words: The purpose ... is to instruct and enlighten pub- lic opinion. It is not to sup- port exclusively any one view as to how best to treat the conditions which now prevail throughout the world, but to fix the attention of students on those underlying princi- ples of international conduct, of international law, and of international organization which must be agreed upon and put into action if a peaceful civilization is to con- tinue. Reading from left to right: Standing in back — .lack Leutjen. Charles Chapman (president), David Van Hise, Clyde Schilinger (vice president ' . Seated in front — Frances Dehnert, Arlene Mercer (secretary-treasurer), Pat Eden. June Mills. FAGE THIRT Men and women honor students of the science de- partment are organized in a science fraternity to promote scientific discussion in the field of science and to foster social spirit among its mem- bers. New members are ob- tained through bids among those eligible. Since the rows are uneven in this picture, we have listed only the sponsors and those initiated into the club recently. They are as follows: Sponsors — Mr. Charles Buck and Mr. R. J. Brown. Officers— John Pepper, president; Russell Gee, vice president; Donald Patterson, secretary- treasurer; Kenneth Thomas, sergeant-at-arms. Members — William L. Baker, Larry Burrill. Russell Bowen, Victor Bruski, Clark Burrell, Orvin Curley, John Porter, Robert Whittington, Prank McCay, Roland Quade, Willie Johnson, Paul Bryne, Marie Weeding, Roy Ewertz, Maurice Willey, Paul Smith, Floyd Whitacre, Prank Brown. Due to increasing enroll- ment, the Student Council was reorganized in October of 1946. The primary pur- pose of the council is to pro- mote a better student life on the campus. The following commissions were formed: Commission of So ial Activi- ties: Commission of Scholar- ship: of Finance: of Camnus Improvement; of Student Welfare: of Public Relations: of Intramural Athletics. Standing — Mr. Mercer, sponsor; Norman Meidinger. Jim O ' Connor, Ben Johnson, Roy Reinig. Charles Snyder. Seated — Jack Leutjen, vice president; Marie Weeding, LeRoy Baker, president; Frances Dehnert, treasurer; Maurice Willey, secretary. PAGE THIRTY-FIVE ■■■■Ml REMEMBER THAT DAY? fecial Calendar September 30, 1946 — School opened with fall reg- istration. Wiener roast on the rims. October 14 — Associated Student Council organized. Don Patterson elected, but resigned, turning duties over to William L. Baker. October 17 — Chris Christenson gets game for Pres- cott Commons to relieve meat situation. October 19 — Hard time dance held in gym. October 20 — Dr. and Mrs. William D. Copeland en- tertained faculty members and wives and trus- tees at a tea. October 21 — Alden Hall opened its coffee shop in basement of said hall. October 25 — Poly Annas organize as a service club. November 2 — Mrs. H. L. Faxon leaves for trip to Florida, Cuba and New York. November 6 — Clean-Up Day. All worked and all had fun. Remember? Tyler beat Alden 7-0 in a rugged grid clash in the afternoon. November 9 — Tyler Hall opened snack bar with Leonard Christenson managing. November 15 — Roof Garden at Alden Hall opened with dancing. November 22 — Pilgrims ' Promenade, fall quarter for- mal was held in Prescott Commons. November 24 — Thanksgiving vespers held. President Copeland the speaker. December 6 — The Sokas of Alden Hall entertained at Roof Garden. December 11 — Basketball team played the North- west Center of the U. of Wyoming. December 1 7 — Christmas vespers held; special music by choir. Chaplain Koyker gave address. December 18 — Fall quarter exams with students dis- covering it takes a lot of midnight oil and loss of sleep to cover ten weeks ' work in one night before an exam! January 7, 1947 — Classes begin, and race for text- books is on. January 8 — Housewarming held ball Hall. in Room 10 at Kim- January 9 — Moving pictures sponsored by the Asso- ciated Student Council are revived. Good enter- tainment for twenty-five cents! Eastern Mon- tana raids B. P. I. campus and tries its hand at paperhanging. An idea of the future teachers of America. January 10 — B. P. I. guests to Eastern at a dance held in Commons following the game. Music furnished by Inmates. January 1 3 — Earl W. Jones announces winter quarter enrollment is upped fifty-nine. Total is three hundred seventy-nine. January 14 — Announcement was made of coming carnival to help increase the finances for pub- lishing your YELLOWSTONE. Dr. Martin Freese in charge of arrangements, with Frances Dehnert assisting. Poly Annas entertained wives of faculty and trustees. January 29 — President Copeland announces at chapel that B. P. I. has been accepted by Association of American Colleges as a member. April — Polytechnic becomes Rocky Mountain College. Students Whose Pictures Do Not Appear in Annual SENIORS Warren Fitzgibbons Jack McGown JUNIORS Francis C. Burgess Oliver Pease SOPHOMORES Clifton C. Crews Robert T. Eaton FRESHMEN Joseph R. Clinton Theodore Faxon Lyle L. Graham William E. Haverland Roy F. James Alex Laforge ACADEMY Lester O. Midge Bernard C. Shaw John Pepper Carroll Edwin Hagen David Van Hise William F. Macer Frank V. McCay George Melius Gordon Robinson Donnell Scollard Wilfred Weber William E. Turk Walter W. Stone VOCATIONAL EDUCATION or TRADE-TRAINING Charles T. Brunelle Howard O. Carpenter Glen LaRue Clevenger Clarence L. Clevenger Harry J. Chilcote Leonard J. Christensen John Evans Adolph Fosjord Herman Fox Robert Henry Laverne Johnson Joe Kelley William Kisinger Ernest Kober John Luper John B. Mikelson Philip Messer Tyler Miller Thelemer Mosdal Reinhard Myer Albert W. Nyback George Oltion James Paddock Henry Reither Louis Robinson Gerrit A. Schrotenboer Joseph Shadwell Barnard M. Sorenson Robert Less Waechter Norbert Walz Charles Wood PAGE THIRTY-EIGHT 1902-1947 (kU if eat U cut 4Sth flnHttefAatij Celebrating 45 years of Community Service to the Midland Empire HART-ALBIN COMPANY A STORE OF FASHION A STORE OF QUALITY A STORE OF MODERATE PRICES Compliments of the STOCKMAN CAFE Sincere Best Wishes from KRESS CO. Our BEST WISHES to the GRADUATES The GREGORY SHOP SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS LINDAMOOD ' S MUSIC STORE CONGRATULATIONS to the GRADUATES JASON ' S Men ' s Store CONGRATULATIONS $ee[e HlUJLSL fUasa x Grand Hotel Bldg. Best Wishes to Polytechnic Graduates FUCHS 111 Viz North Broadway BILLINGS Midland Empire ' s Store of Fashion Ora B. Halm Phone 9-1944 BEST WISHES GRADS . . . And Remember — ROCK ' S RESTAURANT r - Best Wishes Our Best Wishes to the Graduates Polytechnic Graduates from MULVANEY MOTOR GRAND HOTEL SUCCESS COMPLIMENTS to the of POLY GRADS MIDLAND DRUG CO. SNYDER ' S V. COFFEE SHOP r ..... - Our Best Wishes HUMMEL DRUG CO. to the Formerly M M PHARMACY 2824 Second Ave. N. Graduates Walgreen Agency Store Phone 6226 Billings, Montana REX LAUNDRY CO. Congratulations COMPLIMENTS to the Class of ' 47 of CONEY ISLAND CAFE NEW GRAND CAFE ' BEST WISHES TO THE POLYTECHNIC CLASS OF 1947 from INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPLIMENTS of TURF CAFE HOPPER ' S Billings Floral Billings Nursery 103 North Broadway Northeast of City Joe Hopper Billings, Montana ' Sincere COMPLIMENTS Best Wishes of from BANNON ' S CAFE jjyj Br B Bfr Our Regards to the COMPLIMENTS Class of 1947 of STREETER BROS. S L STORE - r SUCCESS N to the Congratulations GRADUATES from Peterson Typewriter Exchange HILTON ' S CAFETERIA OUR SINCERE BEST WISHES to the POLYTECHNIC GRADUATES MILDRED-HAZEL SHOP Holliday Furniture Co. PHONE 3725 A. T. PETERSON, Owner Beautiful Furnishings for All Homes Right Prices Always 112 N. 29th BILLINGS. MONTANA CONGRATULATIONS Poly Graduates Compliments from of CHAPPLE ' S DRUGS Drs. Hoose Smith Corner 28th and Montana Ave. BEST WISHES to the POLYTECHNIC CLASS OF ' 47 R? Billings Gas Company