Sentinel High School - Bitterroot Yearbook (Missoula, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 148 of the 1922 volume:

-THE BITTER ROOT- Bitter Root Message FORTUNATE are we, the staff of tlie the 1922 Bitter Root, to present this Annual to a greater, better M. H. S. and happy are we in the knowledge that we leave a school that has grown much in spirit, accomplishment, and loyalty since we entered four years ago. The staff has put forth its best efforts to make this bookstand out in the minds of the students and alumni as being just a little better than former annuals. Whether or not we have realized our ambition is for you to decide. The Editor. --THE BITTER ROOT---- THE BITTER ROOT of {he Graduating Class of Nineteen Hundred and T wenty-two MISSOULA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL MISSOULA, MONTANA THE BITTER ROOT----- DEDICATION We, the class of ’22. are fortunate, indeed, in havin': the high honor of dedicating our year hook to Miss Mabel I. Rich. She has, as pilot of our last year in M. II. S.. won our most sincere admiration a ml appreciation by her keen interest in the welfare of our class. Message from Dedicatee AS your sponsor I have frequently counseled, often admired, sometimes chided, but always loved, you who have been under my espec ial care during the past year in M. II. S. We have had varied experiences in this year together. May there be some happy memories of Room 306. You have now come to a turn in the road and are eagerly looking forward to what lies beyond. My interest and love go with you. May God bless each and every member of my Class of 1922. Mabel I. Rich. THE BITTER ROOT- GREETINGS To tlio Hoys and Girls of (lu High School: High school students are suffering from the same unrest that is afflicting the country as a whole. To many of us, textbooks have never seemed so uninteresting and the daily routine so tiresome. If others keep on leaving ami you quit studying and keep on begging, your parents will probably give way and let you leave school. But remember, it is the whole long road you are choosing, through forty, fifty or sixty years, not the first few miles alone. Your choice now decides your destiny for life. If you leave school now it is almost certain that your high school work will never be resumed. That fact and others should he seriously pondered. You lose your chance of college training or of entering any of the great professions. You throw away your chance of gaining influence, prominence and leadership in the fierce competition of twentieth century American life which is too complex for the untrained to understand, far less to lead. In the mere matter of income alone a man’s earning power is so increased by every year in high school that for the average hoy a year represents ifstlOOO of invested capital. You will also serve your country best by training yourself for the great work of the next generation. In this era of ferment and reconstruction it needs trained men and trained women as it never needed them before. 1 shall hope to welcome back in the fall all of you who are not graduating. + PaKC.) — — — THE BITTER ROOT--------- On Meeting {he Senior President “Behold! And who is this we see, This husky youth of rosy hue?” “The Senior president is he, And Senate Secretary, too.” “Oh! Call him here that I may look With eagerness upon his face. To hear his voice, so like a brook. Would travel I, oh, any place. “lie comes! He comes! What shall I do? I know not where to flee or hide!” But he his arms around me threw— I stood in comfort by Ids side. “I. bight B. Miller, known of old, Most hold and wondrous deeds have done. I'was I who made the Arctic cold; 1 put the sunlight in the sun. “I orate lohg and loud and well; I play a wicked saxophone; My tenor voice (clear as a bell) lias gained for me the muses’ throne.” I looked aghast; I reeled a bit; I looked to him, both pale and wan ; I could not quite get over it. So dizzied had become my brain. lie took a look at my sad ease And knew that he had gone too far; He turned to mirth his sober face And smiled at me as from afar. Then did i feel a great relief To find that all had been a .jest. So now all hail to our class chief— A kindly heart beats in his breast! Lewis Nichols, ’22. —THE BITTER ROOT------- Page 11 ■—■ THE BITTER ROOT harry boucher A youth so small, that 'twould appall; To know that he was there at all, 'Twould be advisable to call. Sorgeaut-at-anns (Mass 20; Carnival, ’21. r. of Montana. AGNES GETTY In all the school activities Agnes is a leader. She always answers to the call, Whenever we may need her. Vico pros. (Mass ’22: Treats, (’amp Kin Girls. ’2d, 21 : Sec’y (’amp Fire Girls. ’22: Sec’.v-Treas. Radio Club. '22; Girls’ Club Cabinet; Noc’y Latin Club. ’22: Carnival, ’21, 22; Kouah Staff. 20. 21, 22: Bitter Root Staff; Honor Society: Chorus, 20. ’21: Honor Roll. U. of Montana!. CHARL( TTE TRENERRY Charlotte’s always on the go, Doing something—-we don’t know. Always full of joy and vim. Life o’erf lowing to the brim. Honor Society: Radio Club, ’22; Sce’.v Campfire, ’20. 21; Vice Pres. Campfire. ’22 ; “The Neighbors Carnival, ’21, 22; Sec’y (Mass, ’21. 22; Spanish Club. ’21; Girls Club Cabinet, ’22; Honor Roll. U. of Montana. BYRON MILLER Honor looked and stared aghast, Ah! here’s a man can’t be surpassed. • Orchestra. '10. ’20 ’21, '22; Senate, '21. '22: Sec'y Senate, '22: Honor Roll: The Neighbors:” Pres. Class, '22: Honor Society: Sergeant-at-arnis Class, '21: S. A. Executive Committee, '22; Carnival, '22: Glee Club, ’21; Konah, '22; Delegate to Vocational Congress, Bozeman, '22; Movie Squad, ’21, '22. !� ■ THE BITTER ROOT + AUCK RROMAN “She like another Helen, Fired unother Troy. ‘ Whiz Rang Follies,” 20; Annual, '21. CLIFFORD ANDERSON A likely youth Is he, and calm. MAITHICE imoCKWAV Maurice lms the raven locks. And a sweater that Ih ween, With a dash of yellow And purple In between. ELSA ANDERSON When she Ih called upon In class, She always can recite. Beside the most of us. she Is A brilliant, shining light. Chorus, 19, ’20, ’21 ; Roll. Winner of Remington Contest Reward; Honor U. of Montana. . Page |3 + THE BITTER ROOT— ALBERT BLUMENTIIAL When it comes to prowess and size, This man cannot be beat. When it comes to putting the shot, There’s nobc dy quite so neat. Carnival, ’21, ’22; Track, ’21, ’22. FLORENCE BROCK WAY ‘Great is truth, and mighty above all things.” Honor Roll: Honor Society. U. of Montana. RALEIGH BALDWIN A quiet boy is he, but ne’er the less A one whom all success will nobly bless. I , of Montana. WINN I FRED BRENNAN A rosy face has Winnie, Kissed by dawn’s first dew. A pleasant voice, a laughing way, Charming even you. r. of Montana. Page 1 -1 ■——•� ——■� —■- ■ in i ■ •THE BITTER ROOT I'.I.IZ 151 I II t't STKIt When brnlmi and beauty are combined Am in tills case they are, Two mighty virtues are Intertwined To form a human star. Drama lie Club, 'ill. '22; Carnival. 22; “The Neighbors“Penrml; Basketball; S. A. Program Committee: Art Club, 21, '22: Honor Itoll; Hitter Hoot staff: Honor Society. It. of Montana. HAROLD BEESON A steady lad In basketball, In track, a shining light. A boy who gives his best, And sure knows how to fight, Football, '22 • Basketball. '22: Track. '22. U. of Montana. I It A CHAMBERS A quiet lad Is Ira, A studious lad Is he; A boy who does his work well, As everyone may see. tJ. of Montana. LORRAINE CLARK 'Whose dangerous eyes may well be charmed asleep.” C. of Montana. +— Page 15 •—■ ----+ -THE BITTER ROOT JOHN CRADDOCK I cannot stand the weep stuff, I like the joy of life. Why can't we have the pleasures Without so much of strife? Glee Club, ’20: Stage Mgr. Carnival, ’22: Pres. Latin Club, ’22; Bitter Root Staff: Konah Staff; Hobo Club, ’21. LEOTA CARNALL Leota is a peachy girl, So dainty and so neat. For looks and class and all of that She really can’t be beat. Spanish Club, ’21; Girls’ Club Cabinet, ’21. MABEL CYR Mabel looks like an angel, So sweet, so small, so dainty; But alas! she’s quite a flirt, Which isn’t exactly saintly. Carnival. ’21, ’22: Fashion Show: Girls’ Club Cabinet, 22: Dramatic Club, ’22; “Penrod.” U. of Montana. RAY CLEMENS A quiet youth is he, and calm, His thoughts are ever unperturbed; His face is as a story's face. And never is disturbed. -THE BITTER ROOT- DOROTHY CIARK Behold a maid divine, In whom the gentle graces sldne. Chorus, ’20, ’21 : (Jlee Club, ’22; “Yanki Sun.” IT. of Montana. EDWIN DIJNSTAN Edwin never looks at a girl, oh, no, We wonder if It will always be so. U. of Montana. JAMES I e.J ARNETT E “Pause there and weigh thy value with an even hand. Senate, ’ll), '20, ’21, ’22; Konah, ’22. RENA D AI.BERT A shapely head adorned with curls, Our Rena is possessed with. A dark brown eye with curling lash, By Nature she was dressed with. U. of Montana. Page IT THE BITTER ROOT- ESMOND DAI1LBORG A speedy youth, a speedy man, He speeds through life as best he can. Track, ’ll), “JO, '21, ’22; Football, ’20, ’21. HUGH ELMORE A man who likes a lot of fun, But only when his work is done. Executive Council, ’ll), ’20; Pres. Class, TO, ’20; Senate, ’20; Glee Club, ’21. JOHN EIGEMAN If you would know of Chem. or Math., Just ask this youth, 'tis in his path. LAWSON DODDS A good all-around man, Who does the very best he can. Annual Staff. —THE BITTER ROOT CAROLYN FRIATJF Her linir, it is n heap of K ld. Her eyes like stars, they were. Orchestra, '111. '20; Honor Roll, '21, '22, CARL GRAYBEAL Carl's the cutest hoy In school. So the Kiris all say. He is brlKht ami clever, too. A man in every wuy. Executive Council, ’20, ’21. '22; Pros. Class. '21; Dramatic Club, '21, '22; Pres. Dramatic Club, '22; Football, 'ID. '21. '22; Carnival, '22; Teeth of the Gift Horse; Penrod. LOIS FERGUSON Lois plays a cello, and sIiiks A happy souk. She's a flue, wholesome Klrl, And Joyful all day long. Radio Club, ’22; Chorus, ’IS, '111, '20, 21; Glee Club. '21, ’22; “Yank! San; “The Neighbors.” U. of Montana. M A R 5 TIE RITE Ft 1R REST “Marguerite Is pretty to look at; Marguerite’s a loving lass.” Glee Club. '21, ’22; “Yank! San. NORMAN IIALLER A slicker” at 'most everything, From Math to Chemistry, That Is a virtue very rare, And one we like to see. Movie Squad, ’21, '22. LEONARD HAMILTON Great things come in little parcels. Radio Club. JAMES HEATH James Is our adventurous lad; We often wonder will he go to the bad? Nevertheless, he'll always he true To his classmates and to '22. ► JR STANLEY HODGSON At the class trncTv meet this year You should have seen him run. And he pih d up points for the Seniors, Before the meet was done. Track, ’W‘ ' ■ —THE BITTER ROOT— % •+ M A It } AItET H LI,EN ST KINK 11 Her feet have touched the meadows; And left the daisies rosy. Spanish Cluli, '21. JOHN HI TCI I IONS This youth posseasea lots of brains lie wields a wicked pen; A mighty future o'er him reigns; A man among the men. Knimh, '20, '21. Sport Editor, Associate Editor; '21, '22. edltor-ln-ehlof; Junior Plays, '22: Semite, 'IS, 'IP; Honor Society, '22; Third Place, State Extcnipornneons Essay Contest, '22; Pros. I.atin ('lull, '22; Associate Editor, Annual, '22. Hamilton College. SLYVIA JOHNSON Sylvia Is the brightest girl We have In all the class. When It comes to studying She cannot he surpassed. Honor Roll, Honor Society. (JLADYS JOBB Gladys Is a girl who Is quiet and sweet, But she plays a game that can't he beat. Basketball. 20. '21. '22; Campfire Girls, '20. U. of Montana. 1 Page lit •+ ----------- JHE bitter root- FAITH JACOBS Faith is a maid who is quiet and bright, Just as a star that shines in the night. Camp Fire Girls, ’20, ’21; Camp Fire Girls Trims., ’22; Latin Club, ’22; Carnival, ’22; Honor Roll. U. of Montana. GENEVIEVE JESMORE A sw f attractive kind of grace, Eternal sunshine in her face. U. of Montana. EVA JOHNSON “With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.” Carnival, ’22; Fashion Show, ’22. U. of Montana. MARY KIRKWOOD Mary is an all-around girl. On whom you can depend. If there is work that must he done A helping hand she’ll lend. Honor Roll- Latin Club. ’21, ’22; Girls’ Club Cabinet, ’21. ’22; Dramatic Club, ’22; “Penrod;” Art Club, ’21, ’22; Honor Society, Bitter Root Staff. U. of Montana. —THE BITTER ROOT- ALBERT KNOWLES Ho loves the lakes, he loves the hills. He loves the birds and trees, B«t he does not love his studying, Try as hard as he may please. Track. ’20, ’21. ’22: Senate '21: Football, '19, ’21. U. of Montana. PRISCILLA LEAS A modest maiden is Priscilla, But kind and good, like Cinderella. Spanish (’lull, ’21: Latin Club, '22. U. of Montana. ELEANOR LEACH Elennor is a sunny lass— Happy throughout the day; But yet she knows just how to work, As no one will gainsay. Chorus, T9, '20; Glee Club, '22; Campfire Girls, T9; Dramatic Club, ’21. '22; See'y Class, ’20, '21 : Vice Pres. Girls’ Club, '21. ’22; Girls’ Club Cabinet, '21, '22: Honor Roll; Teeth of the Gift Horse;” Carnival, ’22; “Yanki San;” Honor Society. U. of Montana. WALLACE LENTZ A shark” at everything is he, From football down to chemistry. U. of Montana. Page 28 • THE BITTER ROOT— ALICE LIEN Alice lias a business mind, She intends to work and win. Out In the commercial world, Is where she will begin. Honor Roll: (iiris Chorus, 1.9, 20. Business College. MELVIN LORD If you want “pep” just call on Mel, He's always on the job; He shows the students how to yell— He quells the Roman mob. Mgr. Carnival. 22; Orchestra. 21, ’22: Glee Club, 21. 22; Yell 'Leader, 22; Bitter Root Staff; Senior Carnival, 21; Hobo (dub. 21: Fashion Show, 22. U. of Montana. ADA LUNDGREN A lassy so quiet and dignified, That she could well he an artist’s pride. Chorus, 18, 19. U. of Montana. RERTIIA McSPADDEN A kindly friend—’most any day, She’ll on the “gym” piano play. Chorus, 18, 19; Camp Fire Girls, 21, 22; Fashion Show. U. of Montana. THE BITTER ROOT KARL MARTINSON Karl Is an athlete. He used to he lots better. 1‘ntil one day he fell in love! Alas! That e’er he met her. Track, ’20. 21. ’22: Football, 21; Spanish Hub; (Roe Club, ’20, ’21; “M” Club, ’20. ’21. ’22. II. of Montana. GLADYS MARTIN Dignity personified, Elegance edified, Beauty magnified, Studying simplified. “Whiz Bang Follies;” Carnival. ‘22: Fashion Show; Chorus. 1!). ’20: Bitter Root Staff; Konah, ’21; Dramatic Club, ’22. U. of Montana. THELMA McGCIRE Thelma’s gone away, But where? I cannot say. CATHERINE MILLER Catherine is a girl who is kind and true; She’s always on hand when there’s work to do. Honor Society; Glee Club, ’22: Chorus, TO, ’20, 21; Spanish Club, ‘21 ; “Yanki San;” Honor Roll, ‘20. ’22. U. of Montana. —THE BITTER ROOT- LEWIS NICHOLS If Lewis just takes a notion, He can be very bright. When he sets his tongue in motion, You’re sure he’s in the right. Carnival, '21; Hoot Staff. Senate, '21. '22; Pres. Senate, ’22; Konah. ’22; Hitter U. of Montana. HILL OSTERGREN Well, here’s BUI, our pride and delight; You bet he’ll never shy out of a fight; He’s full of pep” and ready to win, Just look at his hair and compelling grin. Spanish Club, ’21: Sergeant-at-Arms Spanish Club, ’21; Konah, '22; Bitter Root Staff; Yell Leader, '21. U. of Montana. ELOISE PATTEN Eloise is a modest lass, Quiet, bright, and true. She never asks a question, But does as she should do. U. of Montana. MILDRED PEAT This is Mildred, the maid demure, Who tends to her studies and is always demure— Although she mingles with no special crowd. Her approach is always heralded aloud. Chorus, '18, '19, ’20, ’22; Camp Fire Girls, ’18, '19, '20, ’22; Carnival, '21. U. of Montana. —THE BITTER ROOT DOHA I'FAN A Dora isn't very tail, In fact, Hhe really Ih quite small. But she lx peppy and ftill of fun, Especially when her work lx done. Camp Fin (Jirls, Carnival, ’ll). '22; Chorus, ’is, ’ll). '22; IT. of Montana. Japanese Operetta, 'IS; MYKTIS PEPPER Her wlnkable, bllnkable merrily twlnkable. simply unthinkable eyes. IT. of Montana. LAT'CIIIE PHILLIPS Lauchle either studies much, Or else lx very bright, 'Cause she has her lessons, And always they are right. Honor Itoll; Honor Society. U. of Montana. CLAUDE PIIIPPS. A youth with lots of speed is he; He runs a rapid mile. When others start around with him, They stop and rest a while. Track, '22. JUDITH PIERSON A player who’s had Judith for guard, Knows that to win, ’tis very hard. Basketball; All-Star Team, ’20; Chorus, ’19: Honor Roll, ’20. ’21, ’22: Spanish Club, ’21. U. of Montana. CARYLL PITKIN A man, a right true man forever, His work is worth a man’s endeavor. Senate. ’20. ’21. ’22: Pres. Senate, ’21. 22: Vice Pres. Senate, 20. 21: Ivonah, ’20, 21; Pres. Students’ Association, 21, 22. DONNATIENNE PLOURDE Donna is a worker, Helpful, good and true; She’s surely not a shirker, When there are things to do. MARCARET PORTER Margaret is not in evidence, As so many people are. However, she is fine and true, And we like her best by far. Camp Fire Girls, 20, 21, 22; Glee Club, 21, 22; Carnival. 21; “Yanki San.” U. of Montana. Chorus, T9, ’20; I i + + Page 28 GLADYS PRICE Cleopatra, your clay Is past, A rival has been found at last. Glee Club, ’19, ’20, ’21, ’22; Pros. Glee Club. ’21; Carnival, ’19, ’21; “Follies,” ’19; “Every Girl;” Basketball: Dramatic Club, ’20. ’21. ’22; Secy Dramatic Club. ’21. ‘22; (.’iris’ Club Cabinet, 20; “Penrod “Tbe Neighbors;” Fashion Show. U. of Montana. GERTRUDE PRITCHARD A violet grew beside the brook, But few were there to spy, S« Gertrude lives her sweet life through, Half hidden from the eye. VERA RAYMER Vera is a quiet lass. But one who cannot be surpassed. EVAN REYNOLDS A fiery head, a fiery breath, Denote this youth divine: And when he talks, they all do hear— He spreads a persuasive line. Sec’y Montana Editorial Association. 21; Freshman Debate: Senate. T9, 21: Business Mgr. Class. 20. ’21: Spanish (Tub. Cast “Everygirl ;” Dramatic (Tub, ’20. ’21. 22: Cast “Sojourners:” Cast “It Pays to Advertise:” Pres. Art (Tub. 21: Manager Junior Plays. 21: Hobo (Tub; Vodvil Act Senior Carnival, ’21. 22: Adv. Mgr. Senior Carnival. 22: Associate Editor Konab. 20; Editor Konah, ’21 : Editor Annual; Art Director “Yanki San,” ’22. U. of Montana. THE BITTER ROOT- AURELIA REYNOLDS “The mildest manners and the gentlest heart. U. of Montana. CATHERINE IIEYN( )LDS She sings with a voice so sweet and clear; A voice one often longs to hear. Chorus. ’18, ’19: Glee Club, ’20, ’21. '22: Konah Staff, ’20, ’21. '22; Spanish Club, ’2o. ’21; Latin Club, '21. ’22; Dramatic Club. '21. '22; Executive Committee S. A., '20. ’21; Pres. Girls' Club, '21, '22: Pres. Camp Fire Girls, '20. '21 ; l ice Pres. Dramatic Club, ’21, '22: Vice Pres. Glee Club, '20, '21; Sec’y Glee Club, ’21. '22; “The Neighbors“Gypsy Queen;” “Yanki San;’’ Carnival, '22; Girls’ Club Vocational Congress. Bozeman; Bitter Boot Staff: Chairman Movie Committee. IT. of Montana. BRISCOE RILEY He needs no introduction. If you’ve gone to M. H. S., Everybody's wild about him; Teachers, girls and all the rest. Annual Staff. TJ. of Montana. CATIIERINE RIT(THEY Catherine is so very bright. She finished up last year; But to graduate, ’tis said, She’s coming right back here. Honor Roll. '2ft. ’21; Honor Society, '22: Milwaukee-Downer College, '21, '22. IT. of Montana. ■THE BITTER ROOT— SAMUEL RITCHEY Sammle is a little man. Who gets his lessons well; Yet he likes laughter and fun, As anyone may tell. U. of Montana. NEWELL ROBERTSON A mile a minute beats ’em all. But a smile a minute makes ’em fall. Basketball; Honor Roll, ’ll). 20; Vice Pres. Class, ’ll). 20; S. A. Executive Committee, ’lb. ’20; Debate Team Ml); Chorus, Ml); Glee Club Ml), ’20. ’21. ’22; Secy Girls’ Club. ’20. ’21 : Girls’ Club Cabinet. 21, 22 : Konah. 20. 21, 22; Bitter Root Staff: Dramatic Club, 20, 21, 22: Carnival, 22; “Penrod;” ‘‘The Neighbors;” “Yanki San:” “Gypsy Queen;” Latin Club, 21, 22; Sec’y Latin Club, ’21; Fashion Sliow; Honor Society. U. of Montana. CHARLES RUMMEL Charlie takes to chemistry, And other things of worth, He Just arrived with us this year. But without him ’twould be dearth. Radio Club, 21, 22; Latin Club, 21, ’22. RUTH SARGENT “Who would think one little head could carry all she knew?” Konah Staff, ’20, ’21. U. of Montana. page 31 •—«■ I — '•$« MABEL SCHMIDT Our brunette beauty with tlie brilliant smile, Does many a winning, longing glance beguile. “Fashion Show”; Chorus. ! I •K- CLARA DELL SIIRIVER Clara’s fond of basketball; She didn’t miss a game. ■ A certain player charmed her— You couldn’t guess his name. f j: Girls’ Cluty ’alunct, !21 ; Orchestra, ’21. 22; (’horns, ’20; “Yanki San’ Fashion. Show. •’•it. IJ. of Montana. BTTRTOX SMADIXG A quiet lad is Burton, A sincere lad is he; But ne’theless, a regular man, One of the best that be. CLARENCE SMITH I may die to a hymnal, but let me live to jazz. Football. 20, ’21 ; Spanish Club, 20; Bitter Root Staff: Glee Club, ’20; Fashion Show; All-State Second Football Team, 21; “M” Club. Page 32 •—• —THE BITTER ROOT----- JENNIE SQUIRES “Hang sorrow, care'll kill a cat. MARIE STEPHENS Marie can draw, ho t Ih said. And we believe It’s so, Because, as living witnesses, We surely ought to know. VRED STEKMNII Fritz Is Rood at studies; Fritz Is Rood at sports; But you could never really count The Kiris that Fritz could court. Football. ’IS. 11). ’20, 21 : Basketball, ’21. ’22; Captain Basketball. ’22; Dramatic Hub. ’21. ’22: It Pays to Advertise”; Senate, 10. ’20; Carnival. ’20; Pres. (’lass, ’10; “Teeth ol’ the lift Horse’’; Bitter Root Staff. IT. of Montana. UEORUE STEWART He’s one who doesn't mind a bit What other people say. He neither looks to right nor left, But calmly goes his way. V. of .Montana. -THE BITTER ROOT- COIT SUXESOX We have never heard him say much, We don’t know what he thinks. A very quiet lad indeed, A cousin to the Sphinx. OSCAR SWANSON A face peaceful in expression, Care is vanquished and depression. U. of Montana. FRED TIEDT Here is Mr. Fred W. Tiedt. A faithful lad is he. He takes to several worthwhile things. But not to chemistry. U. of Montana. NEVA TURNER She laughed and smiled, the winsome maid; She laughed and smiled, my heart waylaid. Dramatic Club, ’22: Carnival. ’22; Maker Class Flag. LOIS VKKDKR Lois has a poetic soul, A tIiikHiik rhyme she'll write; She charms us with lu r dainty verse, Ah wo feel no other miffht. tT. of Montana. NKLLIK M. WAGAK If about your lessons you are In doubt. Just speak to Nellie, and she will help you out Chorus, ’111. 20, ’21; Honor Roll; Honor Society. Teach. DOROTHY VAN WORMKR Friends, meet Dorothy, the peppy maid; She's always ready to come to your aid. She never, never Kets the blues, So, she’s one of the Joys of the ’22’s. Girls’ Club Cabinet, 21; Fashion Show; Carnival, 21. DORIS VH BATH ICR ILL Doris Is a k1 rl who Is quiet and true, She does with her heart what her hands find to do. Chorus, ’1! , 20. D. of Montana. Pa e 35 ---------------------the bitter root---- ALBERTA WIIEATLEV It’s the girl with the eyes that sparkle; It's the Kill with the lips that smile. It’s the Kiri who is always happy Who makes her life worth while. Honor Society: Honor Roll; ('amp Fire Girls; Dramatic Club, 21, 22; “Teeth of the Lift Horse”; Fashion Show. CAROLINE WICKES Caroline 1ms a pair of eyes, That startle one clear throiiKh; For when she glances your way, Keep sober, you can’t do. Glee Club. 22: Spanish Club. 21 ; Girls’ Club Cabinet. 21. 22: Honor Roll. ’ll). 20; Basketball: “Yanki San”: Chorus, 11). U. of Montana. LAURETTA WILLS A rosy, happy, healthy girl. Who’ll stay afloat amid life’s swhirl. (’horns. ’IS. 1 ). 20: Art Club, ’20. 21. lT. of Montana. CRAIG WILCOX Of note for size, and also brains, ’Tho mostly for the first; For when the other football teams Hit Gus, 'twas for the worst. Senate, 11), 20: Glee Club. ’ll). 20. 21 : Dramatic Club. ’21. ball, 20. 21; Bitter Root Staff: “I Fays to Advertise”; “The Neighbors”; Carnival. ’22: “M” Club. C. of Montana. ’22: Foot-“Penrod” ; Page 3G « THE BITTER ROOT— MILDRED LEONARD Mildred was made for a purpose. To live with her all through; She was born to be successful In all that she might do. Chorus, 111. ’20; Basketball, lb: Sec’.v Campfire Girls, 20; Pres. Campfire (Iirls, 22; (Iirls’ Club Cabinet. 21. ’22; Sec’.v (Iirls Club. ’22: See’y (’lass, ’21; Honor Roll: Carnival. ’21. ‘22: “Teeth of the (lift Horse”: Fashion Show: Radio Club: Delegate to Vocational Congress. Bozeman; S. A. Program Committee; Honor Society. U. of Montana. EDNA WISE Dolly the kind, Dolly the lovable, Dolly the fair-haired maid of M. H. S. We all love you and adore you, And hope your life is a success. Girls’ Club Cabinet. ’20. 21. ’22: Delegate Vocational Congress, Bozeman, ’21: Carnival, ’21; Director Fashion Show. U! 'BY WE ST BY “Howe’er It be. It seems to me ’Tis only noble to be good.” CYRIL WILSON If perchance It ever happens There’s an agrument in line. You can be certain that Cyril Will be there every time. MORRELL MACSPADDEN As our football captain Molly downed the foe: He’s an athlete, you bet; One of tlie best we know. Football: Basketball. WIXXIFRED BAPTIST Vim and dash and laughter sublime. Let a sweet hit of nothingness finish the rhyme. Basketball: Glee Club. LKLAXD KIFF Nature formed him and designed him To steal away the maiden’s heart; If you doubt It, Just behold What his countenance imparts. Spanish Club, 21; Football, ’20, 21. ’22. tJ. of Montana. Bag 37 -THE BITTER ROOT- Histon? of {ke Senior Class FOUR years ago, there came into the school a class destined to meet and overcome all difficulties, and to reach the highest pinnacle of their glory as Seniors. They came as come all others, wide-eyed and wondering, attempting, achieving. They will not, we sincerely hope, go out as all others; for they have made their friends; they have become individuals, and as such the class will have a singular meaning. To the little Freshman, four years seem an enormously long time; to the experienced Senior, a remarkably short time. But, as 1 have said, they came as come all others, giggling; and giggling they organized. However, they sobered down to elect Fritz Sterling for their president, Roy Anderson, their vice-president, and Grace Guinn their secretary. And to show the school they could d other than giggle, they organized a debating team. On this team were Newell Robertson, Wallace Lentz, and Evan Reynolds. It was not to be expected that they should be victorious over the Sophomores, although they did their utmost, for witness they were soon to become Sophs themselves. Bettered by the year’s experience, aroused to their possibilities, they returned the next fall. This year they decided upon the following for leaders: Hugh Elmore, president; Newell Robertson, vice-president; and Eleanor Leach, secretary. That they might have colors as well as people to represent them, they selected blue and gold for class colors, and with Miss Mann as sponsor, they were piloted safely past the rocks, and soon arrived at a promising shore, whereon they disembarked. This shore was the glorious domain of the Juniors. What rejoicing, and what a relief! They were no longer termed “Freshie plus six months” by scornful upper class men. They had reached the scorning age themselves, although do not believe that, as Sophomores, they were too timid to exercise the clippers and the ridiculing tongue. But when one becomes a Junior, he develops an atmosphere of self-respect and self-reliance about himself. 11 is acquaintances among the teachers have steadily increased, and he begins to desire the ruling wand of the Seniors. However, in order to achieve the next, each day has to be lived. Accordingly, they set out to make the most of the intervening days. With Carl Graybeal as president; Barbara Sterling, vice-president; and Mildred Leonard, secretary; with Catherine Reynolds, Student Association representative. and Evan Reynolds, business manager, they set to work with flying colors of red and white. It is needless to say. that, with so many teachers everywhere about, they had plenty to do. If I have not said it before, let me say it now, they were an exceptionally ambitious class, for, despite the plentiful assignments, some of their members engaged themselves in various activities. Fritz Sterling, Esmond Dahlborg, -----THE BITTER ROOT Carl Gravbeal, and Ernest Burkhart entered athletics, as did Caroline Wickes, Gladys Jobb, Judith Pierson, and Barbara Sterling—these in girls’ basketball. The majority of the Konah staff were Juniors, and Evan Reynolds, also of their number, was editor-in-ehief. This class proved conclusively their superiority by winning the banner for the best side show at the Carnival. But the best day, or night, was yet to come —a night for which all students would endure three years of monotony—the night of the Junior Prom. This marked the happy climax of their successful year. Half gleefully, and half sadly they departed from the school they had learned to love so well, resolving that, when they should leave the school for aye, it should feel their loss, and remember them tenderly. With such noble thoughts in mind, by the grace of time, they again returned, this for the last time. With the happy news that .Miss Rich was to be their sponsor, they elected Byron Miller, president;.Agnes Getty, vice-president; and Charlotte Trenerry, secretary. Thus organized, they settled down to business, and to the task of showing their predecessors they could get along without them. Their first party, the Senior Debut, given tin twenty-second of October, after the Lewis and Clark game, was a great success, as all their enterprises are. More of their number were now on the athletic teams. Sterling, I liman, Oliver, l)e Veber, Wilcox, Smith. MacSpadden and Gravbeal were football men. and Sterling, [liman, Oliver, and Beeson were on the basketball team. General anticipation then prevailed. The next in line to claim their attention was the Senior Carnival. Having their able Melvin Lord to manage the undertaking, they gave the school an admirable entertainment. Now they are holding their breath to save their enthusiasm for the next party, which is already planned. 'file air is stirring with thoughts of graduation. Some would almost consent to stop Hie relentless wheel of time, were it possible, and dwell forever in blissful anticipation, always enjoying these associations, yet always looking forward. But we must take what fortune gives, and so must they. All classes must go as well as come, and so they must go, but it is their hope that the school will be cognizant of their affection for it, and their efforts to give it all they had. Mary Kirkwood, ’22. -THE BITTER ROOT- I'I' was 1!)40. I was traveling through Persia, and had stopped at Khorasan, where I expected to rest for about two weeks before continuing my journey. While lounging about the richly furnished lobby of the only European hotel in the city, the idea occurred to me that Persia was noted for the fortune tellers she produced, and since I had started on this trip only to lessen the burden of bothering with the wealth I had accumulated by investing in Bitter Root oil, why not hunt up the best of the prophets and see what she could tell me? The idea appealed to me strongly, and so the next morning saw me off in search of a palm-reader, crystal-gazer, or, in fact, any one who would amuse me for a few hours. I tried a palm-reader first, but she tried to tell me that I would get famous and rich if I experimented with the ores of tIn element uranium, and I knew by that that she was not of the quality that I was seeking. My wanderings next took me to a woman crvstal-gazer who was, according to my guide, the best to be found in the vicinity. On entering her place of business, imagine my intense surprise to see—Newell Robertson; the same Newell that used to talk and prophesy things in M. II. S. over fifteen years ago! After we had recovered our respective composures, which had been lost in the excitement of the meeting, T inquired of her if she could tell me of the fate of the many i lassmates of ours who had graduated with us away back in 1922. “Aha!” quoth she. “Just watch!” Just then I began to doubt that it really was the Newell I thought it was; for she went through some of the most miraculous motions that ever I saw a person attempt to do, and live through. Soon she had a most admirable trance worked up, and then she began to stare into her large, clear crystal and to murmur. At first her words were indistinct, but soon I could catch them. “I see a large art studio. A very handsome artist is at work, with two beautiful models before him. Ah—they turn; it is Edna Wise and Faith Jacobs. They take puffs on their cigarettes when the artist looks away. The artist, ah. it is Ted Leonard. “The scene is changed. There is a large canning factory. An important- THE BITTER ROOT- looking man—the manager—walks by. It is John Craddock. He turns to ClareneeJSmith, who is with him. and commands him to light his cigar. “Smithy” complies. He must be John’s porter. “Mabel Cyr is scrubbing her front porch. As she finishes, a good-looking little man walks up to her, and they walk into the house, hand in hand. They are very happy. “There is a forest ranger showing some men how to put out a fire. It is Sam Ritchey. Two of the men in his crew are Morrel MacSpadden and Wallace Lentz. The latter looks slyly to sec that no one is looking at him and then digs the remains of an “Eskimo Pie” out from his pocket and cats it. “There—I see a cartoon—no, it is a mistake. Caroline Wickes (now Mrs. Craig Wilcox) is madly imploring her husband, by means of a rolling pin, to get some wood and coal into the house. lie is stubborn and says, “Aw, send Gussie, or John, or Henry, or Tom. or-----’ but she ends his remonstrances with a swing from the rolling pin. “Dorothy and Lorraine Clark are now touring the country for Alexander Pantages, as the most wonderful contortionists now showing in America. “Lauretta Wills also has become a medium, for she was disappointed in love. She is located in Philipslmrg. “Genie Bentault, alias Gladys Price, is now on her fifth farewell tour of the United States, playing in ‘Virtue,’ by James DeJarnette, the literary light of the age. “Ah!!! The Senate Chamber at Washington! I see several familiar faces. Senator Tiedt, now of North Dakota, where he moved soon after graduating, is defending a bill to abolish all capitalists possessing more than fifty thousand dollars in ready money. 11 is great opponents in this measure are Senators Clifford Anderson and Albert Knowles, of Montana. “Eudora Hartman is running a famous beauty-culture palace. Margaret Porter is her stenographer. They specialize on girlish curls, a la Gertrude Pritchard, the famous actress. “Winifred Brennan invented a non-stop typewriter, and is living on the royalties of her invention. “Ted Illman is now in the movies. lie is known as the Rudolph Valentino of his day. In his latest picture, ‘Winning Winona,’ his leading lady is Agnes Getty. She has become famous as a great portrayer of vampire roles. “Alberta Wheatley eloped soon after graduating, but settled down in a pretty new cottage. She is very happy. “Charles Hummel has started a factory for the successful production of potato chips. He started on some capital borrowed from Oscar Swanson, the rich banker, and, with the aid of his wife, Dorothy Van Wormer. he has a promising future before him. “I see a large restaurant, with the sign “Miller, Inc.” over the front. Inside, giving change for five-dollar hills, is Melvin Lord. Why does he suddenly get so courteous? Oh—here comes B. Byron Miller. 1 he millionaire restaurateur. “A sudden change—I see a speedway; looks like Indianapolis. The crowd cheers and cheers for a famous woman speed-demon, for she has just shattered -THE BITTER ROOT- a world’s record. Who is it? Mary Kirkwood. Bertha MacSpadden cranks the car for her. “ ‘The Graybeal-Johnson Chorus Beauties’ are the headliners in a certain Pantages show now. Six former M. IT. S. girls, Sylvia Johnson, Elizabeth Custer, Nellie Wagar, Leota Carnall, Elsa Anderson and Genevieve Jessmore, under the direction of Carl Graybeal, are making famous names for themselves as dancing specialists and chorus beauties. “The most famous scientific man of today is Norman Haller, who invented, among other things, a method of sending wireless through the teeth. 11 is offices in New York are swept out each day by Eleanor Leach, his janitress. “John Eigeman is running a pop-corn stand in Des Moines, Iowa, where he was forcibly removed from a train while on his way to New York to see the sights, lie is married and happy. “Mildred Leonard is northern bound with an expedition pledged to rescue the escaped circus-bear. Brunette 111. from a horrible death among the wilds of Greenland. She is cook of the expedition, which is captained by Eva Johnson. “Ah—a movie studio. Whom do we see, directing the action? Hugh Elmore! And the comedian whom he is directing? Oh. it is Harry Boucher, lie has just fallen ten stories from a building into a barrel of flour, from which lie emerges like a snow-man, much to the delight of several on-lookers. “Mildred Peat is the proprietress of an old-fashioned tea-house, just north of the entrance to Grecnough Park. Her cash register is noisily punched at frequent intervals by a once-famous orator, Caryll Pitkin. Between punches he imbibes freely of cool glasses of lemonade. “Charlotte Trenerry recently succeeded in landing the job of playground inspector for Granite county, which has been the goal of her ambition for many years. She is ably assisted in this work by Albert Blumenthal and Alta Hollins. “Fritz Sterling is running the Federal Thrift Stamp Service under the Secretary of the Treasury. lie has received two Carnegie medals for efficient service in this department. “What! More actors! Yes, this is Ziegfeld, Jr.’s latest. Ah—leading man, Evan Reynolds; leading lady, Neva Turner; chorus girls (among others), are Flossie Westbv, Marguerite Forrest, Clara Dell Shriver, Florence Brockway, and Mabel Schmidt. Quite an assemblage! “Lois Yeeder and Ruby Westbv are running a boarding-house for men, bachelors only being admitted. Their trade is quite plentiful. “Raleigh Baldwin is mining diamonds in South Africa, and is very successful at the job. He recently found one stone weighing approximately three and one-quarter ounces. He was offered a cool billion for it by Ifodgson-Phipps, Inc. (to such trades go great runners!) but turned the offer down. “Catherine Miller is a street-car conductor. She has a “bouncer” with her, George Stewart, who throws all undesirables and rough-necks off the car. He is said to have thrown John Kennedy Hutchens from the bus several times. “ ‘Friauf’s Jazz Orchestra playing here tonight! Admission, two bucks!’ says a sign. Evidently Carolyn is doing well in life. •THE BITTER ROOT- “Leslie Hamilton is the sole owner of a shoe-shining parlor in the old home town, running competition with Doris Weatherill. “Harold Beeson is a public stenographer, and an errand hoy between aets. 11 “ spends his spare moments winding up odd pieces of string, which he hopes to sell to the Oldfield Tire Company some day. “ ‘Milady's gowns!’ Ah. where do they come from ? She gets them from trie factory of Dorothy Taylor, Inc., of course. “Coit Suneson is running the new air-express between Missoula and Potomac, with Maurice Brockway as engine-man. “Thelma McCJuire and Ruth Sargent are running a correspondence school in love-letter writing, with an enrollment of several hundred people, including several names once famous in M. II. S. “Martinson’s Patented All-Steel Boilers are the talk of the commercial world now. After being spurned in love, Karl went into the boiler-making industry, and has completely revolutionized it. “Nina Engel has also entered the industrial world, monopolizing the can-opener factories in Chicago, New York, and Dos Moines. “Bill Ostcrgren is the sole proprietor of a chicken-ranch near Frenchtown. Ilis customers, on arriving at his place, are greeted with the sign: “If I can’t get chickens by fair means I’ll get ’em by fowl.” “Gladys Jobb is a clerk in the offices of the Smading-Kiff real estate offices. Those two gentlemen are leaders in the trade. “Catherine Reynolds owns a railroad. She is the president, section foreman, conductor, and brakernan on it—in fact, she is everything except the engineer, which position is being ably held down by Lawson Dodds. “Melvin Johnson is running an elevator in the Dobson Building, recently erected in Chicago. The owner, a one-time student of M. II. S., spends his time trying to catch Melvin as he shoots craps with the ribbon-clerk, Lois Ferguson. “Priscilla Leas sells tickets at the new Amazon theater downtown. Briscoe Riley collects them again at the door. He got the .job because of his good looks— he attracts all the “flappers” in town to the show. “Esmond Dahlborg bought several shares in Cat Creek oil just before they found that it contained valuable deposits of radium, and so he is driving around town in a ten-thousand-dollar car, with a chauffeur and two footmen. “An art society has been founded in the old home town. Some of the members are Ira Chambers. Alice Lien, Catherine Ritchey and Ray Clemens. They meet every Tuesday and roast marshmallows and talk about Bohemian art and where the new art is to come from and all such subjects. “Eloise Patten is the leader of the woman suffrage movement in Beluchestan. “Leonard Hamilton is running a rest-room for deaf and dumb animals in New York. Ilis chief assistant in the work is Ada Lundgren. They have a very flourishing business, at the present time earing for forty-seven dogs, ninety-two cats, and thirteen parrots, among other things. “James Heath is the proprietor of tlie ‘Marvel Manicuring Parlm’s.’ and has worked up an exceedingly large trade for his efforts. (Continued on Page 47) Page 43 +• THE BITTER ROOT KNOW, all men, by these presents, that we, the Senior Class of Missoula County High School, being of sound mind and of good memory, do hereby tenderly bequeath—our eighth period privilege to Mr. Ketcham— our torn up notes to the wrath of the study hall teachers—and, because we know not what would become of the school without it. the proverbial exceptional talent of the out-going class to the incoming seniors. The goloshes of the Senior girls we bestow upon the Goodyear Tire Company. Also, we do bequeath the following possessions, to-wit: Dorothy Clark’s modesty to Roy Anderson; Gladys Price’s lost breath to Nita Schlossberg; Lois Ferguson’s and Eva Johnson’s gracious ways to all Freshman girls; Catherine Reynolds’s place of esteem in the hearts of the girls to Mary Elizabeth Sedman; Agnes Getty’s pink cheeks to Marguerite West; John Hutchens’s literary genius to Richard Davis; And nothing from Leota Carnal!—we are afraid of Alton; Charlotte Trenerry’s good disposition to nobody, because it’s half of Charlotte ; A1 Blumenthal’s physical prowess to Jamesbert Garlington ; Lorraine Clark’s auburn tresses to Ethel Ostergren; Dorothy Van’s hair-dress to Marion Ferguson; Stanley Hodgson’s reserve to Ed Cunningham; Raleigh Baldwin’s cinder art to the school; THE BITTER ROOT Fred Teidt’s inclination to argus to James Bates; Faith Jacobs's graceful solo dancing to Dean Gillespie; Byron Miller’s and Melvin Lord’s saxophonic art to Ihose struggling for a high and mighty place in the Carnival; Harry Boucher’s long trousers to Chester Christensen; Cary 11 Bitkin’s gift of getting by to Norman McLeod; Dona Plourde’s culinary and Winifred Brennan’s sewing accomplishments to future housewives; Gladys Martin’s beautiful complexion to beautified Sophomore girls. Karl Martinson, body and soul, to E. Rooney; Carl Graybeal’s Harold Beeson’s and Kay Clemens’s curly pompadours to Neil Keim; Caroline Wiekcs’s and Margaret Porter’s vocal talent to Miss Houck; Craig Wil ox’s and Norman Haller’s length to Richard Mertz; Mildred Leonard’s place as chief squaw to next year’s Campfire president; Clarence Smith’s and James DeJarnotte’s star-gazing eyes to the Freshmen; Fritz Sterling’s captaincy of (lit1 basket-ball team to anyone who will gain us another championship; Eleanor Leach’s social position to a would-be Q. T.; Bertha MacSpadden’s jazz to the Juniors; Lewis Nichols’s and Leigh Dobson’s sarcasm to the English teachers for remarks on themes; Nellie Wager’s E-j-’s to Arthur Johnson; John Eigeman’s freckles to Brick McIIaffie; Edwin Dunstan’s and Sam Ritchey’s companionship to Milford LaFond and Doris Ilesselgrave; Burton Smading’s regrets at leaving to Gladys Wheatley; James Heath’s roving disposition to the text-hooks and lockers; John Craddock’s mischievous nature to Beatrice Forkenbrock; Sylvia Johnson’s Latin propensities to Ennel Malvern; Betty Custer’s dramatic ability to Paul Maclean; Ada Lundgrcn’s. Lauretta Wills’s, and Genevieve.Jessmore’s quiet manners to Elizabeth Faulds; Gertrude Pritchard’s and Cyril Wilson’s friendship to Charles Moncure and Esther Hiett; THE BITTER ROOT— Dora Penna’s mite(y)ness to Donald McDonald; Hugh Elmore’s debating inclinations to Arthur Peat; Wallace Lentz’s “Perfect 36” to striving junior girls; Evan Reynolds’s posters to Winona Weaver; Newell Robertson’s curls to Marion Smith; Mabel Cyr’s diminutive gracefulness to Xorvald l lvestad; The light of Florence Brockway’s, Eloise Patten’s, Alberta Wheatley’s, and Doris Weatherill’s brown eyes to the corridors. May it illumine the way of struggling classmen for generations to come. Myrtis Pepper’s and Jennie Squire’s broad smiles to 11 is Highness, Mr. Danforth; Bill Ostergren’s grin to Kenneth Estev; Marie Stephens’s artistic temperament to Dave Andrews; Neva Turner’s popularity to the permit list; Mildred Peat’s dark hair to Mary Tyndal; Judith Pierson’s and Thelma McGuire’s demure ways to Petra Graven; Carolyn Friauf’s violin solos to Roy Adderholt; George Stewart’s slow movements to the study hall clock; Leonard Hamilton’s hair to Mary Forkner; Catherine Miller’s and Vera Raymer’s dependableness to those who need it to achieve esteem; Alice Broman’s incessant vanity box to Guy Gaines; Marguerite Forrest’s sincere love to Janet; Coit Suneson’s drawl to Miss Ronan; Alice Lien’s unequaled shorthand to Miss Carr; Lawson Dodds’s good nature to every grouch; Esmond Dahlborg’s athletic achievements to Booker Bibbs; Charles Rummel’s ready smile to Ethlyn Parsons; Leslie Hamilton’s, Maurice Broekway’s, and Ira Chambers s serious thoughts to Claudine Christy; Mary Kirkwood’s scientific accomplishments to John Chaffey; Clara Shriver’s and Lauchie Phillips’s black unbobbed hair to Hildegarde Weisberg; Claude Phipps to Margaret Flaherty; •THE BITTER ROOT— Ruby Westby’s very tender, sisterly love to Flossy; Mabel Schmidt’s pretty eyes to Gertrude Maloney; Elsa Anderson’s and Catherine Ritchey’s accomplishments on the piano to Allene Blumenthal; Briscoe Riley’s favor with the fair sex to “Cal” Johnson; Clifford Anderson’s explanatory tendencies to Mr. White; Rena D’Albert’s charming manner to the Sophomores; Ruth Sargent’s arid Lois Vecder’s poems to next year’s sonneteers; Dolly Wise’s executive ability to Flossy Nichols; Aurelia Reynolds’s sweet voice to Mary Kimball; Oscar Swanson's and Albert Knowles’s affability to James Ritchey; Gladys Jobb’s golden hair to Vivian Robertson; and Priscilla Leas’s and Margaret Hollensteiner’s happiness to Thelma McCune. M. K. C. T. A. G. Prophecy (Continued From Page 13) “Myrtis Pepper is the head cook in a hotel in St. Louis. She has a patent covering a peculiar kind of hash, for which the hotel and she are equally famous. Dona Plourdc’s job is cleaning the plates after the hash-eaters have finished them. “Judith Pierson is chief librarian in the state school for the blind. She has. as has Fritz Sterling, received a medal for faithful and efficient service. “Lauehie Phillips is the janitor of the Oatmeal Building in Seattle. She sweeps the oatmeal into a wagon in the rear, and sends it to Bill Ostergren to use on his chicken ranch.” The voice of the prophet grew more and more dreamy and indistinct after this. I heard some remarks about “doing fine” and “wonderfully successful,” but could not get the connecting phrases. At last she fell over on her face, the faint morning breeze bh wing her hair about her face. 1 looked at my guide, and he motioned me to (ome. “It is always thus,” he told me. “She will not arise for an hour or more. If she is your friend, you may come again. She is a wonderful sorceress!” Quadkimaculatus, ’22. — Page 4 7 + THE BITTER ROOT- Bitter Root Staff Editor-in-Chief ........................................... E. Evan Reynolds Associate Editor......................................... John K. Hutchens Literary Editor Elizabeth Custer Class Editor .................................................. Mary Kirkw.I Organization................................Agnes Getty, Catherine Reynolds Sports............................ ............................ Bill Istergren Feature ...... ............................. Lewis Nichols Calendar .................. ..Lawson Dodds, Newell Robertson Snapshots ....................................... Melvin Lord, Gladys Martin Business Manager................................................John Craddock Subscription Manager..................... ... ..........Clarence Smith Advertising Manager.............................................Fred Sterling Circulation ............ .......................................Briscoe Riley Sponsor.................................................... Miss Celia Parker All art work done by Mary Kirkwood, Marie Stephens and Evan Reynolds. THE BITTER ROOT- Our Rogues Gallerp BYRON MILLER Nickname, “Miller” Known as Senior President Charged with Senior pep Usually seen some place or other Favorite expression. “I’ll appoint the following committee” Cause of death, a broken heart NEWELL ROBERTSON Nickname, Newelly” Known as The Vamp Charged with too much acting Usually seen with Cora Favorite expression, “I'm really awfully seared” Cause of death, broken heart KARL MARTINSON Nickname, “Swede” Known as somebody’s boy Charged with wearing a certain girl's shoe leather out Usually seen with the dame from Bonner Favorite expression. Now. Edie” Cause of death, liis wife's cooking CLARENCE SMITH Nickname, “Smithy” Known as the lie-vamp Charged with reading Whiz Bangs Usually seen with some girl or another Favorite expression, Well. 1 told you so! Cause of death, too many milkmaids CARYLL PITKIN Nickna me. “Senator” Known as our S. A. President Charged with popularity Usually seen hanging annul the office Favorite expression. The meeting's adjourned Cause of death, one fearful struggle GLADYS MARTIN Nickname, “Gladi” Known as everybody’s girl Charged with flirting Usually seen with Snowball Favorite expression, “Shut up Cause of death, ask Clyde—he knows (’AT 11 E li INE REYNOLDS Nickname, Katy Known as Girls' Club President Charged with having red hair Usually seen at assemblies Favorite expression, Now, it's really going to be good” Cause of death, scolding her brother CRAIG WILCOX Nickname, “Gussie” Known as an awfully nice boy Charged with T. N. T. Favorite expression, Holla. Grandma! Usually seen in an “M” sweater Cause of death, starvation FRED STERLING Nickname. “Fritz” Known as our basketball captain Charged with doing antiseptic dancing Favorite expression, Well. I haven't anything to say. only—” Usually seen with Kelly or Illman Cause of death, lack of soda pop .JOHN CRADDOCK Nickname, Johnny Known as our handsomest Charged with too much dancing Favorite expression, “Now. ain't I a fine fellow? Usually seen around Florence's place Cause of death, too much seriousness BRISCO RILEY Nickname. Brie Known as teachers' pet Charged with too much studying Favorite expression. 1 don't know Usually seen near the “U Cause of death, overwork MELVIN LORD Nickname, Mclv Known as the original saxophoner Charged with making good bis promises Favorite expression. Howjado” Usually Siam around the halls Cause of death, dancer's cramp—dancitis THE BITTER ROOT- + CHARLOTTE TRENERRY Nickname, “Skinny” Known as ttio original Sis Hopkins Charged with pep Usually seen with Agnes Favorite expression, “Suffering Cats! Cause of death, walking slowly EVAN REYNOLDS Nickname, “Red Known as an artist 'n everything Charged with temperament Usually seen arguing with someone Favorite expression, What? What? Cause of death, failure to find the right girl GLADYS PRICE Nickname, “Pricy” Known as the flirt Charged with breaking manly hearts Usually seen with Joe Favorite expression. Isn't it wonderful? Cause of death. Joe's seriousness CARL GRAYBEAL Nickname, “Susie Known as the original Charged with kissing in the halls Usually seen on Daly avenue Favorite expression. “ Mi! Hum wliy-er ! Cause of death, too much dish washing MABEL CYR Nickname, May Known as the most popular girl Charged with being the smallest senior Usually seen with “Billy Favorite expression, “Oh, I think that would he lovely” Cause of death, trying to grow tall LEWIS NICIIOLS Nickname, Lewie” Known as the one and only poet Charged with sentiment Usually seen with Caryll Favorite expression, “ h ! yes! Oh, yes, ma'am! Cause of death, starving for his “Art AGNES GETTY Nickname. Susie Known as a literary light Charged with vim, vigor and vitality Usually seen with Charlotte or Faith Favorite expression. “Well, I didn't know Cause of death, writer’s cramp Page 51 •—• + THE BITTER ROOT---- i Senior Statistics ! Best looking boy... Best looking girl... Sweetest boy........ Sweetest girl....... Most talented boy... Most talented girl.. Most popular boy.... Most popular girl... Best dancer (boy)... Best dancer (girl).. Most sensible boy... Most sensible girl.. Best husband........ Best wife.......- Beau Brummel........ Strong man ......... Vamp ............... Mathematician ...... Flirt...........1... Pugilist ........... Fusser ............. “Chess player”...... Mourner ............ Dunce .............. “Hairbreadth I Iarry’ Athlete ............ Student ............ Orator ............. ......John Craddock ........Gladys Price ......John Hutchens ...........Mabel Cyr ......Evan Reynolds ......Mary Kirkwood ......Bill Ostergn n .........Neva Turner .........Melvin Lord .........Gladys Price ......Clarence Smith ....Catherine Reynolds ........Fritz Sterling ...........Edna Wise Harry Boucher “Bosky” Blumenthal Newell Robertson .....Norman Haller ... Clara Dell Shriver .........Sam Ritchey .......Carl Gravbeal ......John Hutchens ........Caryll Pitkin ....Charlotte Trenerry .........Ted Leonard 1 Molly” MacSpadden Sylvia Johnson ....Byron Miller Page 52 PaRc 5:t THE BITTER ROOT History of the Class of ’ 3 WITH each new year a new class comes into bein','. Every class must have a beginning, must pass a year as Freshmen, become Sophomores, and finally arrive at its Junior stage. The Juniors of 1922, the Seniors of 1923, were once the Freshmen of 1920. They entered M. II. S. much as any class enters high school. They underwent the clippers of the Sophs, were ignored by the Juniors, and received the “ l-once-vvas-a-Freshman-niyself ” notice from the Seniors. But there was a difference in this class when they entered high school. It may have been scarcely noticeable at the time, for Freshmen are all much the same, but still they were not the ordinary Freshmen that invade the school each year. They had in them the material that has developed into the notable class of ’23, the Juniors of this year. They came ignorant of school tradition and usage. All Freshman have to learn, but the infant class of ’2:1 got its stride early. The first thing for a live class to do is to organize, and ’23, being very much alive, organized. With John Childs as president, Ruby Parker as Secertary, Betty Peterson, chairman of the social committee, and Miss Brown sponsor, they were ready for the further events of the year. These events soon followed. First, they treated themselves to an exceedingly enjoyable stunt party, and then, lest the school should accuse them of keeping all their good times to themselves, they gave a dance to the students as a whole, and everyone was well satisfied. Successful as the first year of their existence was, they could not be expected to remain Freshmen for more than one year, and so in 1921 they went forth as Sophomores. Having once before organized so well and promptly, they were not slow to do it again. As a result of their first meeting George, otherwise “Pud,” Simerson became president, while Calvin Pearce was placed on record as vice president, llildegarde Weisberg was assigned the position of secretary. To represent ’23 in the Student Association, John Bolton was elected, while Bruce McIIaffie was delegated to the task of maintaining order. These officers, with the help of the class sponsor. Miss Parker, piloted the Sophomores through another successful year. The first semester the Soph party was staged, and a large mob of ’23’s assembled for a good time. This was forthwith handed them, with the help of dancing and games, supplemented by hot dogs, doughnuts and cider. The next semester plans were made and executed for a really good dance. Snappy music was secured, and everything was set for as nice a dance as any during the year. But the school must have been danced to death, for only a few coupl.cs turned out. These, having lots of music and floor space to themselves, had a very good time. Tn due time 1922 came around, and in September the class returned for their third year of high school. Justly proud of their record, they were deter-minded that as Juniors they would continue to be a truly live and active class. Roy Anderson was duly nominated and elected president, and to act in his absence, Paul Maclean was chosen vice president. Ruby Parker won out in the ----THE BITTER ROOT- election for a secretary, and Ray Danielson was appointed by the ( lass to act on the executive committee of the Student Association. .Miss Hanson as sponsor has done much to help the affairs of the duuiors run smoothly. The first thin undertaken was a cake sale, from which a neat little sum was raised to start the class treasury. This was followed by a hot dog sale, also very successful. Then having a little working capital, and wishing to do their share in livening school affairs up a bit, they put on a dance. This dance was the first in the new gymnasium, and brought more fame to the Juniors. The plays put on by the Junior class each year were the next items to be considered. With an excellent east, two clever plays were acted before a large and enthusiastic audience. On the same evening the Juniors gave another dance which was even better patronized than-the first. The popularity of the plays is well established by the fact that one of them, “Pyramus and Thisbe,” was successfully repeated on several occasions, including one performance at the University. The class of ’23 is watching its Junior year draw to a close, and are confident of success in their undertakings yet to come. They have made a fine record in past years, and no one can look back on their history and not feel certain that as Seniors they will more than live up to their reputation, and will leave with M. II. M. a record that classes to come will find hard to equal. R. M. I).. ’23. JUNIOR ONE-ACT 'PLAYS ♦— ---THE BITTER ROOT- THE BITTER ROOT History of the Class of 04 THE road through high school is divided into four parts. The first part the Path of (lie Freshmen—is paved with lead and set off from the rest of the Path of Knowledge by a leaden gate. The second part—the Sophomore Way—is of shining bronze. The gate clangs as the crowd passes thru and the road resounds with their footsteps. The gate opening into the third part—the Junior Lane—is of silver, and the path chimes in unison with the joyful voices of the merry cavalcade. But when the Golden Gate of tin Senior Road is reached, gladsome vistas open up and the mellow notes of the way blend with the more subdued, though not less joyful, Song of the Seniors as they tread their broad highway. The class of ’24 started out bravely. They went diligently along the trodden path and dutifully sang the “Wail of the Freshman” at the appointed hours. Some went along wearily, some easily, some woefully, and some joyfully, but at length they reached the brazen gates marked. “All ye who would be Sophomores, enter here.” All tried to enter, hut some were barred and had to tread the way again. Those who were permitted, passed thru the gate and took up the Challenge of the Sophomores, the bronze paving stones resounding with their footsteps. Under the sponsorship of one, Frances Colvin, tin class organized. They halted by the wayside and elected Walter Pritchett, president; Elmer Dragstedt, vice president; Mary Elizabeth Sedman, secretary, and Layton Crane, treasurer. On and on they marched until they came to a place where a sign read, ‘‘Sophomore Stunt.” They knew at once that they were to prepare an exhibition of skill for the high and mighty Senior Carnival. Forthwith they got together and in the deepest secrecy concocted such an exhibition as had never before been seen. They called it Kant . Kutie Korns II. People flocked to see it. Then came a path marked “Sophomore Party.” They trooped down it on March eleventh and held their first social affair in the high school gymnasium. Toward the end of the party it was announced that Missoula had routed Big Timber in a mighty battle. Then there was wild confusion and the hall rang with the shouts of the jubilant crowd. The class of ’24 is on the way to the Golden Highway. It remains to lie seen what it will do when it passes through the Silver Gate and takes up the Chant of the Juniors. That is in the vague mysterious future into which no man may peer. i i -THE BITTER ROOT When Dad Was Just A Kid When I);id was just a little kid, You ought to see the things lie did. He knew the deepesl swimming hole; lie had the longest fishin’ pole, lie was the worst boy in the school; He didn’t keep the Golden Rule; He’d tease the girls and pull their hair; At playing ball he was a bear. Sometimes he’d write the teacher notes; He’d make her “it” in all his jokes; Iler picture oft would grace the board. And in tin classroom he was bored. He’d steal the big long hickory stick, And always frame up some cute trick. And in the spring he’d sit and stare. More often gone than he was there. Ilis parents stood for much abuse, But finally said, “Well, what’s the use?” They let him go his own sweet wav; They knew he’d be all right some day. And now my daddy won’t tell me The kind of boy he used to be. He says his youthful days were bright. With pious words and actions right. When he was young, or so he said, By nine o’clock he was in bed. He always studied hard, you see, And wonders what is wrong with me. He always saw his work was done, And never stopped to think of fun. Can you imagine him like that? I can’t. I see him at the bat; I see him at his lessons frown; T see him wallop Fatty Brown. 1 know the things he used to do, For Mother knew my Dad then, too. Ruth Sargent, ’22 . Piirre GO THE BITTER ROOT- ■+ •f 3—■• +---------------------THE bitter root- History of {he Class of ’ 2,5 EACH class that conies to this good old M. H. S. declares itself the first and only good class to enter. Now, when such a bright class as this of ’25 enters high school as Freshmen, how can they help but know that what every other class has said is all wrong, and that they, the class of ’25, make up the first really excellent class. With this conviction firmly in their minds, they very soon held a meeting (after much talk as to whether or not Freshmen could organize). Miss Kreiling had been appointed sponsor and she explained that, because of a faculty ruling, Freshmen were not allowed to have parties. However, something had to be done about the Senior Carnival, which was coming soon, and. also, officers had to be elected. Accordingly, nominations were made and the following election resulted: Eileen Barrows, president; Donald (Micky) MacDonald, vice president; Dwight Hughes, secretary. It was decided to give at the Senior Carnival several scenes from Mother Goose, the proverbial idea (which few people got) being that Freshmen must be young and giddy, and must still be reading nursery rhymes. D very one knows that it was a big success, second only to the Juniors, thanks to the untiring efforts of their sponsor. Because they could have no parties, these versatile Freshmen contented themselves by organizing a basketball team. Not only to athletics, but to music as well, they show some inclination. There are several Freshmen in the orchestra; and out of the twenty members of the Boys’ Glee Club, nine are Freshmen. The class felt it an honor that a number of them were selected to take part in the Fashion Show. As spring approaches they hope that the critic will take off his green goggles and see the Freshman Class as it really is. (Signed) Tiibee op Them. E. B. E. P. -THE BITTER ROOT— +■ + ! Coach. Orr Here is the man who lias brought to M. II. S. her two championships, and who will do his best to bring her a third. “Connie” is a great athlete himself, having been prominent in all phases of athletics both in high school and “U.” “Connie” graduated from M. II. S. in 1914 and then entered the University of Montana. lie was always ready for a scrap and could be depended on to be up in both studies and training. Upon leaving “IT,” “Connie” coached the Floreuce-Carlton boys for a year. While in this school he applied for a position as coach in Missoula, but, being refused, he went to Deer Lodge, where he developed a football team that whipped M. II. S. Then he came here! Everyone in school knows what he has done for us this year and we all respect his ability as a coach. We hope he will stay with us for many years, and may he always turn out teams that will do him and the school credit. I i i + page 64 •—• + -THE BITTER ROOT- The Championship Squad. Football -----.----------THE BITTER ROOT----1.7:7 - - - The first week of school saw tin squad out practicing under the supervision of the new coach, Conrad Orr. A husky gang of husky fellows, each fighting for a place on the string. This called for faithful and energetic training, a characteristic which the boys adhered to throughout the entire season. Many of last year’s squad were hack, among them Captain MacSpadden, Sterling, Kennedy, Graybeal, Anderson, Kelly. Wilcox, Smith and Kill’. A large number of new men in school filled up the vacancies and Coach Orr developed a team that will never he forgotten by the followers of the Purple and Gold. Missoula, 13; Wesleyan, 26. Our first game was played with Wesleyan College in Helena on October 8. Although we lost to our heavier opponents, the team was moulding into form and was learning football. I liman and Oliver starred for Missoula. Missoula, 0; University Freshmen, 28. On October 15 we met the University Freshmen in the first home game of the season. The fact that they had six 1!)2() all state men in their team helped to contribute to another defeat for our team. More speed and better head work were shown by our men than in the previous battle. Kelly and Illman played excellently throughout the game. Missoula, 6; Lewis and Clarke (Spokane), 41. In our third game, we bumped up against another wall of beef and brawn which even our far-famed Ted Illman could not make waver. The over-bal- (Contlnueil on Pape 124.) i i i i i i I i i : i i ■4 •—••—• Page 67 +---------.l----------------THE BITTER ROOT---------------------------i CAPTAIN MORRELL MACSPADDEN End A more faithful and versatile man than Captain “Molly” never lived. Not once through the long season was lie found off the job. He was in on every play and ever watchful of the opponents’ movements. 11 is trusty toe saved us in more than one nerve-racking instance, when it seemed inevitable that the enemy would score. 11 is punting throughout the season was of A-l caliber, and bis drop kick won in tbe Great Falls game. We lose “Molly” this year, but it will be a long, long time before we forget him. TED ILLMAN Fullback Ted was our “big boy,” the one who had ’em all scared before he started. The only way they could stop him was by running bis head into the ground. Several times he had his neck broken by this method, but he always managed to get back into the game. There was no line in tin state that he could not get through and it required two or three big backfield men to stop him. He was fighting from start , to finish and always urged each man to do bis best. Ted is a Junior and may be back next year, at least, we hope so. — ■THE BITTER ROOT- LOWELL OLIVER Halfback Lowell knows football from beginning to end and always puts into practice all he knows. lie is a hard tackier and a good man at dodging, lie is fast and fights for all he’s worth—and we will say is worth a whole lot. The fellows all remember his optimistic spirit and his humorous speech. 11 is work and spirit went a long way toward making our team what it was—champs of Montana. BILL KELLY Quarterback To this man we owe a great deal of credit for our football title. Ilis head-work throughout the season was of a type that gained him distinction and fame, lie was quick to see the weak spo.ts in the enemy’s defense and he always knew what play would work best. Ilis broken field running was a puzzle to all who opposed him. lie was never in the same spot two instances in succession. It took two or three men to stop him every time he carried the hall. We are certainly proud of Bill and will be glad to have him next year. --------------THE bitter root------ CARL GRAYBEAL Guard Among the most commendable men of the school stands “Susie,” who, for four years, lias fought against a severe handicap of lack of weight. With a never-say-dic spirit, Carl has fought to the end and this year he has pulled down his big laurels, lie held his place on the line with the best of the “big boys.” always ready and willing and a scrapper to the last, ditch. LELAND KIFF Left Tackle Kiff was one of the biggest and host men in the line. It was his second year on the team, and this year he went better than ever. Kiff played every game during the earlier part of the season and busted ’em regularly. lie played a whale of a game against Butte, nailing everything that came his way; likewise in every game preceding that historic encounter. Kiff finishes this year, and we’re sorry to see him so. TOR SEADIN Tackle Conceded to be the scrappiest linesman in the state and the hardest to hit. Tor leaves a reputation that will do him in good stead in years to come. Tor was one of the three Missoula men picked on the mythical all-state team. Anyone who has played against him will not dispute his ability to handle such a position. We ai-e all proud of Tor and his record and hope to have him with us next year. THE BITTER ROOT- CLARENCE SMITH Center The “gamest” player of the team and the one to receive the most hard knocks is “Smithy.” Despite his light weight, he has stood the test manfully and has not left the field, unless on a stretcher, until the final whistle blew. Several broken noses and ankles he lias endured but not once has he ceased fighting. In the last game he was knocked uneons-. ions in his second play and did not recover until the game was over. We like “Smithy’s” spirit and are indeed sorry to lose him. KARL MARTINSON Tackle “Swede” did a good stroke of work in making the first team the first year he donned a suit. Racked by a good quantity of beef and an indomitable spirit lie tore wide holes through the opposing lines that permitted gains of many yards. “Swede” is another senior whom the school will lose this year. CRAIG WILCOX Guard One of the heaviest men on the team mid tin1 most disagreeable to collide with is found in the person of “Gussy,” always at his position and able to withstand the attack of any ba kfield. “Gussy” proved himself a match for any who opposed him. lie lias played 1 n the team for two years and his place will be hard to fill. -THE BITTER ROOT- FRED STERLING End “Fritz” lias a record equaled by few high school players, namely, that of having served as a regular player for four years. This record has been earned by faithful and consistent training and an unlimited appetite for fighting. “Fritz” always “gets” his man and is a wonder at running interference. We hope to develop more men like Sterling and wish him success in his future. BILL DE VEBER Halfback Bill is listed among the heavier men of the team. He hits ’em hard and lays ’em low. Hard tackling and fast running, coupled with a level head, made Bill one of our best men. lie was always on the job and was one of the men who helped to make tin cross-back play, one of the most famous in Montana high school circles. GENE GIDDINGS Center In Gene we have a center second only to “Smithy.” He is a great scrapper and has an accurate eye for passes. Gene played the entire Lewistown game, with the exception of the first two plays. He will be a good man next year and we wish him the best of luck. PAUL KENNEDY Guard Paul, who had i regular place ou tlu team at the lirst « I the season, will never be forgotten by the school for the sportsman-like way in which he took his injury. Paul had his ankle broken in the Lewis and lark game and was unable to play the rest of the season. Paul is a born fighter and w hen he comes back next year he will have a steady job on the line. “SUBS” Anderson, Simerson, Beeson and Maclean were our subs, always ready to step in where needed and willing to do their best., (x ]d Bi i son will be back next year and will probably be regulars. ‘PUD” SIMERSON Halfback r ' 'A 1‘iiKe 7:t i—■■— THE BITTER ROOT- Basket Ball The reign oi‘ excitement caused by our championship in football was by no means over when the boys jumped into the second round determined to repeat their recent success. A squad of sturdy men with sure eyes and unusual ability furnished Coach Orr with material from which to develop a stellar quintet. Sterling, Anderson. Kelly, MacSpadden, lllman. DeVeber. McHaffie, (ireybeal, and Beeson formed the nucleus of a promising bunch of basketeers. The Juniors walked off with the interclass honors while the other classes ranked as follows: Seniors. Sophomores, Freshmen. The Juniors had lllman, Kelly, Anderson arid Me 11af fie, four men who made great records for 1 hem-selves later in the season. M. H. S., 21; Philipsburg, 26. Our first game, December 2d, was played at Philipsburg. Our men were rendered almost harmless, due to a low ceiling and slippery floor, lllman seemed to be the only one able to connect and we lost. 26-21. M. H. S., 32; North Central, Spokane, 30. Toward the close of the Christmas holidays we brought the North Central team over from Spokane and gave them the short end of a 32-30 score. It was a fast game and everyone was satisfied with the prospects. M. H. S., 29; North Central, Spokane, 32. The next evening the tables were turned and North Central left us the small portion. Sensational shooting by Allen of Spokane was largely responsible for this defeat. M. H. S., 23; Anaconda, 15. On January 6, the boys went over to Anaconda and defeated the Smelter City lads 23-1 f . The game was a hard fight through and through and the victory was well earned. The team was beginning to show the effects of good coaching and were developing a dazzling offensive and an air-tight system of guarding. M. H. S., 41; Dillon, 27. At last! We won from the Beaverhead quint the next evening by a wide margin. The old jinx passed off and left us free to score against the Dillon guards and to hold their forwards where we wanted them. Revenge is sweet! M. H. S., 28; Butte, 38. On January 13, the team journeyed to Butte and played the Purple and White in a hard game. Although at times our men flashed past the Butte defense, they were unable to work together with any degree of consistency. Consequently, we were beaten. M. H. S., 25; North Central, Spokane, 27. Two weeks later our team journeyed out of the state and met the N. C, team of Spokane. In a fast, extra-period contest the boys lost by a narrow -THE BITTER ROOT margin. Ulman was hindered by having two men “ride” him throughout the game. M. H. S., 31; Lewis and Clarke (Spokane), 15. The next evening we played Lewis and Clarke and outclassed them in all phases of the game. We got our revenge for the football defeat last fall. M. H. S., 26; Butte, 25. On February 3 we beat Butte here by a narrow margin of one point. The game was fast and rough and full of spirit. The score was never sure until the final whistle blew. “Brick” McHaffie made his debut in this game and he surely proved a thriller. M. H. S., 33; Dillon, 26. For the second time this season we beat Dillon. They put up a wonderful scrap and made us keep on our toes during the whole game. They could not. however, stand the fierce attack of the Purple and Gold team. M. H. S., 35; Anaconda, 20. On February 11, we met the Anaconda squad again. They are a gamey bunch of players and fight to the end. They could not, however, stop the Mis soula men and were beaten, 35-20. M. H. S., 29; Darby, 16. On March 3, our boys met the Darby team, champions of the western district. Ill man and McHaffie, two of our regulars, were sick, but we won despite this handicap. The Darby men made some nice shots hut were unable to fathom the offensive of the Missoula quint. MINING DISTRICT TOURNAMENT. For the first time in its history, the Mining District Tourney was held in Missoula, February 22-25. Ten teams representing some of the largest schools in the state participated Our new gym was the scene of sixteen snappy battles which were enjoyed by large crowds. Missoula high, playing three games, won them all and copped district honors. The Missoula games resulted as follows: M. H. S., 43; Butte Central, 16. In the second team of the tournament we played Butte Central who was rated one of the strongest teams of the state. The game was a close one in the first half, but Butte Central could not withstand the attack of our boys in the second half. Result: they lost, 43-16. M. H. S., 28; Mt. St. Charles, 13. The seventh game was between M. 11. S. and Mt. St. Charles. The rangy lads from tin Capital City fought all the way and at times made the outcome appear doubtful. Superior team work and shooting, however, told in the end and we won, 28-13. M. H. S., 23; Dillon, 15. In the final and championship game of the tournament we won from Dillon in a close, hard-fought battle. The Dillon gang would not stop their insistent ••-THE BITTER ROOT- hammering at our defense and it was only superb team work and thorough knowledge of the game that we closed the tournament by winning, 23-15. The next three places went to Dillon, Helena and Philipsburg, respectively. Erickson of Helena was high scorer with 50 points to his credit. Kelly, fourth on the list, was high scorer for Missoula with 35 points. Andy Smith of Dillon and Bruce McIIaffie of Missoula were perhaps the most outstanding stars of the tourney. STATE TOURNAMENT. M. H. S., 32; Billings, 21. In the first game of the big tourney at Bozeman, our team walloped the Billings five, 32-21. The team showed speed and class and started off in A-l style. Illman was high scorer with 17 points. M. H. S., 20; Great Falls, 18. In our second tournament game we opposed one of the strongest teams of the state and many times came near losing. The contest required an extra period to decide the winners and in that time Kelly flipped in one goal that put us ahead. The game was full of thrills and exciting to the last. M. H. S., 23; Dillon, 15. The team was ready to meet Dillon the next morning and in a rather slow game won from the Beaverhead boys. This was the fourth game we had played against them this year and the fourth defeat for them at our hands. They played gamely but could not stop our offensive. M. H. S., 13; Sweet Grass, 12. In the fastest, hardest and most thrilling game of tin1 tournament, Missoula defeated the Sweet Grass quint. 13-12. The excitement was tense during the entire fray and the closeness of the score shows how evenly matched the two teams were. For the last seven minutes neither team scored. This was a real championship game and our boys certainly earned their victory. SALT LAKE TOURNAMENT. On March 14, the team left for Salt Lake City where they were invited to participate in a “Round Robin” tourney with the champions of Idaho, Colorado and I'tah. Although we did not win a game, the boys made a very creditable showing. Illman and Kelly were picked on the all-tournament team. Our first contest we lost by tin close score of 40-3f to Lehi, Utah. The next game went to Weston, Idaho, by a 30-24 score. Illman was put out of this game on account of personals. The last game went to Greeley, Colorado, by a rather large score, 41-28. The boys made a favorable impression on spectators by their sportsmanship and clean playing and gained pleasing notoriety for Missoula. CHICAGO. As a result of the fine showing our boys made this season they were invited to the National Tournament at Chicago where with twenty-four other teams they competed for national honors. Our first game was with Antigo, champions of Wisconsin. The gang was going in great form and swept the Antigo lads THE BITTER ROOT- off their feet. We won. 28-21. This victory gave us another chance. We ran up against the strong Rockford, 111., five and after a hard fight we lost. They ran up a lop-sided score in the first half, but we tied them in the second. Final score, 4(i-l!). The games at Chicago brought the eventful season of 1921-22 to a close. We won the championship of Montana, participated in four tournaments and wound up seventh best in the United States. SUMMARY. G. F. P. A. Illman 99 85 283 26 Kellv 101 8 210 115 MacSpadden 25 1 51 16 Sterling 9 6 24 53 Beeson McIIaffie DeVeber Oliver 3 0 6 5 22 22 11 In the twenty-six games played this year we had seventeen victories and nine defeats. We scored 675 points as against 560 for our opponents. ALBERT BLUMENTHAL A1 was our mainstay this year in track, netting ten of our 14 points. He also won for the school the silver cup given by the Kiwanis club of Missoula for breaking the most state records, setting up a new state record in the shot with a put of 50 feet 4 inches, and he threw the discus 122 feet 4 inches. I To may be sent to Chicago to enter the National Stagg meet. Courtesy of Missoula Sentinel. +-----------------------------------THE BITTER ROOT-------------'■-------------------------1 I Track The greatest, the fastest, the snappiest, of all interscholastics-—that was the dope on the 19th Annual Classic held here May 10, 11. 12. Toppling records, intense rivalry, still better sportsmanship, and a close race—all featured the meet for the greatest crowd that lias ever gathered on Dornblaser field to witness an athletic contest of any kind. Missoula placed fifth, but really should have done better. The old machine couldn’t seem to “get going” and our hopes for a triple-championship year were knocked for a row. Great Falls, headed by the great Gonser, led the field, close pressed by friend Stevensville. The former garnered 37% points to 31 for the Valley team. The other scores: Manhattan, 23%; Butte, 23; Missoula, 14; Fergus, 13%; Forsyth. 13; Colson, 11%; Alberton, 8%; Malta, 8; Powell, 7; Ilarlowton, 6; Chouteau, Custer and Lincoln, 5 each; Darby, 4%; Helena, 4; Billings. Big Sandy and Victor, 3 each; Shelby, Jefferson and Butte Central, 2 each; Thompson Falls. Teton, Roundup, Park and Hedges, 1 each. The big feature of the meet for us was one A1 Blumenthal. whose good I right bicep chucked the shot for nO feet, 4 inches, and the discus for 122 feet, 4 inches, establishing two state records that the boys in the future will have lots of fun trying to break. That gained ten points for us on the first day. Martinson ran a hard and nervy race in the second (piarter-mile dash and was good for two points. Kelly nosed into the 220 and made a point. Hodgson ran a pretty half-mile and gained a fifth. That let us out with 14 points. Butte Central won the relay in 1 :40 with Missoula a close second. Another nifty feat was “Polly” Maclean’s winning of second place in the boys’ State Declamatory contest. Maclean showed lots of class in this department and may be counted upon to come back even better next year. There were two outstanding stars in the meet. Smith, the dusky Man- +' THE BITTER ROOT + hattan warrior, who won individual honors with 191-. markers. Second was Hill of Stevensville, who dominated the dashes, winning the 50, 100 and 220 for 15 points. Third place went to Gonser, the Great Falls speed demon, who made 12 points and broke the state record in the 440 with a dash of 53 seconds. The Missoula crowd was out there with all the old pepper, after holding a big rally, and guarding with care their big letters up on the hill. ! i “M” Club The following are winners of the coveted gold “M” and a purple sweater. The awarding of the “M” is based on the number of halves in which the members of the various athletic teams have participated. Also, those who were members of successful debating teams are entitled to the letter. The winged “M” is awarded to all those placing in the annual interscholastic track meet including tin declamatory contest: 1919-’20 Half Fraser Boucher Freeman J. Conroy Humphreys Asa Duncan P. Keene N. Maclean R. Miller M. Pearce Sargent 1920-’21 Anderson Blumenthal Durrant Estey Gibson Graybcal Johnson Kelly Kenned v L. Kiff R. Kiff Martinson MacSpadden L. Morris Rutherford Setser Shriver, Greta Smith Sterling Weaver DeVeber Illman P. Maclean Oliver 1921-’22 Scad in Hodgson Simerson Wilcox McIIaffie Beeson Hutchens +— I ’a w 80 •+ -THE BITTER ROOT- I e 8 1 -THE BITTER ROOT- To Missoula High Missoula High, we love you dear and true, Your old traditions we will not let die; Your colors be unlifted to the sky, When on the gridiron green, in purple line. Our team will fight to victory for you. As to their valor, courage strong and high, And sportsmanship, they all will testify. It is for you we sing this praise anew. Oft times, ’tis true you’ve had to meet defeat, And .just as oft the score you’ve truly won. Your spirit strong has pushed you on and on. And made vour name stand high in each retreat, And now’ ’tis said a wondrous deed you’ve done; Your name will live although all else is gone. Evan Reynolds, ’22. THE BITTER ROOT------ 4B’s NOT that I had any use for a stenographer! Oh. no! Bnt I was desperate and, anyway, the end justifies the means. She was perfect—a ravishing beauty, with face and figure of a Venus de Milo and hair like an Angora kitten’s, hut somewhat longer and of a different hue. Black, it may have been, or brown, or perhaps yellow, but I am sure it wasn’t white or red, at least, not a light red. Her eyes were brown and limpid—eyes that one could lose one’s self in but I judged no one bad for they were clear. She had a forehead that would have made Rembrandt turn twice in his grave; a nose just like it—so far as Rembrandt was concerned. But why go into details! She was so ineffably exquisite that words fail me, just as my heart did then. I was in the shoe department of a large store down town and was trying on a pair of the latest creations when my attention was struck and forcibly detained by a voice, clear as wood alcohol and mellow as a ripe Macintosh saying, “4B’s? All right. I’ll take them.” What matter if the shoos I was trying on didn’t fit ? “I’ll take them,” I told the clerk. But the blasted idiot persisted and, heedless of my efforts to stop him, persisted in persisting to finish lacing up my shoes. I couldn’t wait for the change; I must follow this goddess, just to find where she lived and the rest would be easy, comparatively speaking. But she was gone! Try as I might I couldn’t locate her. Everyone I questioned seemed to la stupidly ignorant as to the whereabouts of the most beautiful girl on earth. Even the aged elevator man looked at me as if he tliot I had been drinking. No use. she was gone; absolutely swallowed up by the city. Not that I blame the city any! I would probably have done likewise had I had the opportunity. You may lie sure I left no stone unturned. I ransacked the city. But all to no avail; she was gone. In the midst of my depression an idea struck me—struck me square amidships and struck me so suddenly that I was mentally capsized. Its very simplicity dazzled me. I would inquire for a person who wore shoes size 4B. I didn’t for a moment doubt but there was only one. Imagine my despair when an obliging clerk told me that in his store alone, they sold on the average of about one hundred pairs of that size every day. Well, I would try. I would advertise. I realized that most girls were stenographers and most stenographers were out of work so I put an ad in the Transcript which read as follows: “Stenographer wanted. Must wear 4B shoes. Apply at-------. Upon reaching the office next morning I discovered a line of hopeful Cinderellas fully three blocks h ng. CJirls on the sunny side of sixteen and dames on the shady side of sixty; they all were there. It took myself, my secretary, and three assistants six hours to examine and turn down the waiting line. I was sick, sick unto nausea with the agony of having three hundred and sixty-five females telling me that they didn’t, never had worn, and couldn’t wear anything but 4B’s. At last I was done. I was tired and discouraged. But 1 was through. I -THE BITTER ROOT- + acknowledged myself beaten. Just then Bob, the office boy, popped in. “Boss,” he said ,“Ah think de Queen of Sheba am a-waitin’ for to see youse, leastwise she sure am mighty good-lookin.” All this happened four years ago. In the interval I swear I have bought a million pairs of 4B shoes! Caryll Pitkin, ’22. n he Proof of fhe Pudding A Play in One Act Persons: Mr. Carlton, a theatrical director. Mrs. Carlton, his wife. Time: 10:30 P. I . Thursday. Place: Living-room in Carlton home. Mrs. Carlton. Please, .Jack, let me take Miss Sanders’s part. You know she isn’t doing it right. Why, the whole play is weak .just because she lacks the power to hold her audience. I know 1 can do better even tho 1 haven’t had any experience to speak of. Won’t you please, Jack? Mr. Carlton. But for heaven’s sake, Grace, there’s no use making an amateur show of Ibis tiling! I know .Miss Sanders is weak but she’s the best I could got and she may go better when we’re playing to an audience. You never could do it, Grace. (Mrs. Carlton starts to speak hut lie continues). Yes, yes, I know you knocked those villagers out in the aisles as little Eva in “I’ncle Tom’s Cabin” but this is a fast moving play and I don’t think you are capable. Please forgive me for being so mean, Grace, but please also, don’t say any more about it. Mrs. Carlton (rising and walking from tin room). Very well, keep Miss Sanders and good luck! (Mr. Carlton resumes reading. Telephoui rings and he answers). Mr. Carlton. Ilello. (Pause). Yes, this is Jack Carlton. (Pause). What? What’s that? You say Miss Sanders has had an accident ? A broken arm and other injuries? Good heavens! (Pause). Please ask Miss Sanders if I may-see her immediately. (Long Pause). Very well, I’ll be right over. What is her favorite flower? Violets? Thank you. (Hangs up receiver and turns around to find Mrs. Carlton standing near the talde). Mr. Carlton. Sorry, Grace, I’ve got to leave after promising I’d stay home. You see, Miss Sanders has----- Mrs. Carlton. Oh yes, please don’t consider me if Miss Sanders wants you to come over. Mr. Carlton. But, Grace, she had an----- Mrs. Carlton. Surely, go right ahead! I’m sure she will just love those violets. You do treat your stars so nice, Jackie dear. Mr. Carlton. But, Grace, she is all alone and-- Mrs. Carlton. That’s just it! Oh you wretch! ITow dare you? Oh, why + Page 85 -—THE BITTER ROOT------- did I ever marry you? (Mrs. Carlton begins to weep wildly. Mr. Carlton walks over to her and tries to take her in his arms). Mrs. Carlton. (Shrieks). Don’t you dare to strike me ,vou coward! Mr. Carlton. Grace, do be sensible. Mrs. Carlton. That’s right, now tell me I haven’t any sense! You’re right, I haven’t or I would never have trusted you! But I’m thru with you! Do you think you can trifle with me just because I’m a woman? (Pulls open table drawer and snatches out a revolver and points it at Mr. Carlton). Mr. Carlton. Say, for the love of---- Mrs. Carlton. Stop! I’ll run this affair from here and T’ll do all the talking. Now, Jack Carlton, I’ve always promised myself that, if I ever lost, your love, I’d kill you before letting anyone else have it. You had better mutter a few prayers to yourself because you are taking a long trip all alone and you will need them. Mr. Carlton. Grace, don’t shoot—look out------ Mrs. Carlton. (Advancing). Good bye. Jack. (Aims gun). Ple«se remember for the few minutes you have left, that I’m doing this to show my affection for you. Mr. Carlton. Grace, have you gone crazy or---- Mrs. Carlton. (In a burst of laughter). Oh, Jackie, how funny you look! You’re not really scared, are you? (More laughter). Mr. Carlton. Good heavens—insane! Grace, whatever is wrong with you? Mrs. Carlton. Jack, haven’t you tumbled yet? Mr. Carlton. Well, no, not exactly, unless you have gone insane, or maybe I have. But weren’t you really ready to kill me just now, with that gun? Mrs. Carlton. Why no. Jack, I was merely proving my ability. Mr. Carlton. Your ability? As what? Murderer or burglar? Mrs. Carlton. Why, as your leading lady. Jack. Haven’t you recognized the lines yet? They are exactly the ones Miss Sanders says at every rehearsal. Mr. Carlton. (With a look of comprehension). Oh, so that’s the trick, is it ? Grace, do you want the part as badly as that ? Mrs. Carlton. Well, not at the figure on Miss Sanders’s contract. 1 will sign for two thousand more. Mr. Carlton. (Laughing). Highway robbery! I refuse. Mrs. Carlton. Better not, Jack, because if I have to convince you that I’m worth it, I ’ll probably ask for more. Mr. Carlton. You win. Mrs. Carlton. Jack, really? (He nods with a smile. Grace runs to his arms). Curtain. Mabel Cyr, ’22. page 86 THE BITTER ROOT The Fall of {he Bastille (Modern Version) The dungeon door closed with a clang. To one on the outside, its closing was a thing of little moment, hut to a person shut up within it was a different matter. To the good knight Sir Pex, who was on the wrong side of the door that eventful spring afternoon, the outlook on life appeared anything but cheerful. Outside iu the corridor he heard the running footsteps of his one-time friend and coadjutor, Sir (lex. now free to enjoy himself at will. Their offense had been the same, hut. Sir Gex had had a Good Excuse, and had been acquitted. Poor Sir Pex! He sank hack into liis corner of the dim prison, and fell to studying his dozen or so fellow prisoners. When he tired of this, he looked out of the narrow window, and fell to studying the turrets of the rear courtyard of King Kay’s castle which seemed not half so dingy and black in comparison with his own misdeeds. After a time Sir Pex drew from the folds of his wallet a piece of parchment, and re-read the few lines which informed him that Margaret would meet him that afternoon at the usual hour. Sir Pex scanned the lines in growing dismay, as he realized that il was now long past the time agreed upon. What would Margaret think? After an interminable length of time Sir Pex awoke to (lie fact that he must have already served several years—his sentence must have been for life! Ilow slowly time passed. Was he losing his mind? lie remembered hearing of a man who had been serving a life sentence, and who had occupied his time by scattering pins about his cell, and then searching for them. Sir Pex had no pins, but perhaps torn pieces of paper would serve the same purpose. lie was suiting the action to tin words when he was suddenly recalled by the icy voice of the jailor. “Please discontinue tearing up paper, Sir.” Sir Pex, with a gasp, discontinued. After a time he began to carve his initials on the bench to which he was confined. 11 is name, at least, should live after him. lie might even keep track of the passage of time by cutting a notch each day; but he had already missed several years—he did not even know if it were winter or summer. Idly he wondered how many eclipses of the moon and fourth of duly parades he had missed. Overcome at last by fatigue and frenzy, Sir Pex rested his head on his hands, and calmly resolved to await the only being who could free him—Death. For ages he remained thus. Then suddenly he became aware of aslight rustling noise. The jailor had risen and was saying in a clear, concise voice, “The tardy room is dismissed.” With a bound Sir Pex recovered the use of his limbs; in a single leap he reached the door. The next moment he was sliding down the hall into the welcoming arms of Sir Gex, who calmly looked at his wrist watch. ----THE BITTER ROOT----- “Hi, old top! How many years do you usually keep a fellow waiting? Now if you’d had a Good Excuse for lreing tardy this morning you wouldn’t have had to stay. Saw .Margaret and told her that they kept you in tonight. Suppose we go hunt up a couple of Eskimo Pies? What, say? Agnes Getty, ’22. - n he Gettishair Distress Four s ore less seventy-seven years ago, our fathers sent forth into this school a new class, reared in ignorance, and believing that all students are rated equally. But soon they engaged in a great civil war testing whether that class, or any class, so reared and believing thus, can long endure. They met their foes on a battlefield of that war. They met to dedicate a portion of that natural head-covering as a first memorial to the trials of a student. It was not altogether fitting and proper that they should do this. But in a larger sense, it was all-important that they should realize the superiority of the other classes. The world will little note nor long remember how much they endured there, but it can never forget that they did it there. It was for the Sophomores of the m xt .war rather to he there dedicated to the unfinished work which the Sophomores of this year have so ably begun. It was rather for those future Sophomores to be there instructed in the great task of hazing future classes, that from those choice locks (now gone) they might take ini l eased zeal to that cause for which they gave their lovely ringlets; that they might there highly resolve that those tresses had not been shorn in vain; but that this class, under a faculty’s supervision, might gain that higher rating, and that the Superiority of the Sophomores, by the Sophomores, over the Freshmen, should not perish from this school! Dorothy Cocks, ’2:1. Chrysalis The snow was falling gently—huge, white flakes that slipped softly from a leaden sky. As they fell, they kindly covered the bald faces of the mountain and weighed down the dark branches of the pines. The light from the windows of the little cabin on the bluff threw but a few feeble rays over this silent, shifting screen. Beautiful as the scone was, it seemed treacherous—like a beautiful pixie—sofe and persuasive one minute: cruel, diabolical, the next. So seemed the snow to the three men who staggered up the mountain and something like a shout of joy came from them as they saw the wan, flickering glow from the cabin windows. “Glory be! Ain’t she a whopper?” piped the wizened old trapper who sat by the roaring fire. “How are ye? Nigh tuckered out. reckon? Who ye got with ye, Jim?” The three men came forward to the fire. The first two who shook hands +----- —� I ’age SS •THE BITTER ROOT- with tin trapper were n I unusual—gturkd. sinewy, Western trappers. The third man, however, was extraordinary. He was a giant in stature and liis huge frame seemed to fill the tiny room. 11 is full, red lips had a s ornful curve and his flashing eyes had a light of extr. me contempt in them. His whole hearing made one want to cringe as if from a lash. 11 is hands were large like the rest of his body and firm and white like a woman’s. Ilis fingers were thick and tapered slightly. On the third finger of his left hand he wore an outlandish ring. It was a great jet thing reaching fnm the first knuckle of his finger almost to the middle of tlx back of his hand. The ring was set in platinum and in the top corner was a tiny, flaming beryl. This was a strange man with his outlandish and commanding presence; but strangest of all was his hair. It was silvery white. About two hours later dim Aiken threw his cards on the table disgustedly. “Here’s where I quit ! Xuthin’ but seven high hands all evenin.’ Say, Old White Horse seen his Phantom Buck last week.” “People can say all they want about Old White Horse’s bein’ loco, but I know,” piped up the oldest trapper. ’“I’ve seen that Phantom Buck of his’n an’ it’s an actonal fact. Shot at it, too, and the bullet went clean thru the critter and went inter a tree and the animal was nowhere to be seen.” And so they exchanged wierd stories as they smoked by the fire. The wind rose and howled and shrieked as it whipped around the cabin. The trees sighed their protests and moaned with the wind over and over and over the same refrain. Suddenly Baldv looked at the big stranger and said abruptly. “Say, who are you anyway and where are you from?” A slow, supercilious smile spread over the stranger’s heavy features. He said slowly in his sonorous voice, “You may call me—well—Ivan Ribas. I came from Russia nine months ago this night.” “Humph! You don’t talk like none of these here Russians up at McDonald’s camp. Tony Pasneh—ye can’t understand a word of his gibberish. You talk like a school-ma’am.” “So?” said Ribas amusedly. Suddenly the long, drawn-out wail of the coyote floated up from the valley. The Russian’s face blanched and his great body quivered. He glanced down at his ring and looked furtively out of the window. The howling ceased. Ribas looked at his ring again; he stared at the fast falling snow. He gave a strange, hollow laugh—weak, as if exhausted. It was altogether unaccountable and uncalled for. “Noow, Ribas.” drawled out Charlie Ingram, “you aln a queeah duck. S’pose you t II us why you wear that ring that looks like a butterfly’s cocoon and why you get all quivorv and scared when the coyotes howl and why youah liaiali’s as white as Pap Morgan's. Ye cain’t be much over thirty, aah ye?” “No, I am not. 1 will tell you all. In Russia. 1 am a baron of an ancient honored house. 1 will not tell you what and where it is, for you will not believe me. Let it suffice that I am of noble birth. Two and a half years ago, a young Italian came to St. Petersburg and was introduced into court circles. She was -THE BITTER ROOT lovely, lovely beyond compare. I fell in love with Juliana and we were married. For a year we lived in perfect happiness. Then the Revolution came. It reached our country seat in the middle of winter. May God lay his blackest curse on those who robbed me of my beautiful Juliana!” His face was distorted by a wild, demoniac expression. He raised his great fists high over his head and trembled all over. Then he continued dully: “The Revolutionists were coming close to our villa. If I had had only myself to look out for, 1 should have stayed, but there was Juliana. There was a growing discontent among the serfs and it was thought best to go to the next estate, twenty miles away. 1 insisted that Juliana go on ahead while I stayed to seal up some vaults. She begged me to let her stay with me, but I was obstinate. Ah, by all the Saints and Holy Icons, if I had only gone with her! I started after her in about an hour. We had to go twenty miles over unbroken land to get to my friends. For miles and miles glittering snow stretched out on every side and the white moon looked coldly down. Far away I could hear the howling of the wolves. They were hungry. I was eagerly scanning the roadway, guiding my horses, when I noticed the tracks of the wolves close to tin broken roadway. An icy fear gripped my heart. The tracks came closer to the road and 1 saw that something had been dragging. I came nearer to the howling of the wolves. I became frantic. I fired my pistol and a wild human shriek answered. I drove furiously, lashing my horses to the utmost speed. Suddenly 1 espied a dark object in the snow. As quickly as I could I reined my horses. That dark object was my wife. Her shoulder was torn and bleeding. As I came up to her, she whispered faintly, “At last, Ivan, you are come. Ivan, you will never leave me? Never?” Then she died. The moon looked down on my tragedy and had not the pity to hide her pale rays. “Then and there 1 made a vow that Juliana should never leave me as long as I lived. Suddenly I was aroused from my grief by the bowlings and yelpings of the wolves. My horses were snorting and trembling. I placed Juliana’s poor body in the sleigh and drove rapidly to my friend’s house. 1 told him of my vow and my plan. He objected strenuously, but I was stronger. In an hour we set to our ghastly work. I cannot relate the rest. It is too terrible. “She had worn a brooch of jet and I had it made into this ring you see here.” lie pressed the beryl and the great piece of jet sprang back disclosing a hollow filled with fine white ashes. “Behold, how I have kept my vow. That explains to you why I wear this ring and why the coyotes’ howling strikes terror into my heart. During that terrible night my hair turned to the color it is now—snow-white. That explains everything. Why am I here? Juliana is dead—and Russia-----” He bowed bis great head in his hands and shook in an agony of grief and terror as the coyote again took up his mournful wail. Mary Elizabeth Sedman, ’24. ---THE BITTER ROOT Where Dut)) Lies A Drama of the World War CHARACTERS: Lieutenant Jack Arnold Colonel George Brown, “The Fighting Colonel” Corporal Ralph Johnson, Machine Gunner Private Dick Hallowell Private Jones Private Benson Mary McDonnel, a Xurse and Fiancee of Johnson Other Officers and Soldiers of tin Xindy First Division. The Scene—A Shell I foie. The FI ace—Somewhere in France. The Time—The World War. As the curtain rises, by the vague, uncertain light two men are discovered, one lying prone and the other, half-sitting. The one lying prone is Dick ITallowel and the other, Lieutenant Arnold. Arnold (Bitterly). I wish they’d send relief; my leg is broken. Hallowell. Give ’em time, sir, they won’t find us right away. Arnold (Angrily). They’ve had time. I’ve lain here four hours waiting for them to come, without a drop to drink. (Private Johnson enters, a canteen in his hand). Johnson. Here’s water. (lie gives fh canteen to Arnold who takes it eagerly, but Johnson only permits him to have a swallow, lie then gives Hallowell a drink and binds up his wounds). Arnold. Are you with a hospital corps? Johnson. No, I’m with a machine gun squad a few yards off. Arnold (Anxiously). You’ll take me back, won’t you? Johnson (Surprised). Back where? Arnold. To the lines, of course. Johnson (Emphatically). No! Arnold. Why not? Johnson. Because my duty is with the squad. I just came out for a few minutes to help the wounded. Arnold. Well, I’m wounded. My leg is broken. Johnson. What about Hallowell here and a hundred more like him who are wounded twice as bad as you? Arnold. I’ll pay you well. Johnson. No. Arnold. I’ll get you a commission. Johnson. No. Arnold. I have influence at headquarters. I’ll use it to get you a Belgian War Cross. Johnson (Angrily). What good would that do me? I’d get court-mar- ---THE BITTER ROOT- tialed and shot for deserting ray post. All I can do for you is to send a man back to the lines with the report of your condition. Arnold. Very well. (Exit Johnson. The Curtain Falls). SCENE II The Scene—A liase JIos] ilal Hack of the Lines. The Time—Three Months Later. (As the curtain rises IIau.owi:i,l is seen propped up in bed. He is evidently convalescing. A nurse enters). IIallowell (Cheerfully). Good morning, .Miss MeDonnel. Norse (With mode formality), flow do you do, Mr. IIallowell. IIallowell. Fine, thanks to you. I’ll be out of here in less than a week. Nurse. Well, you’ve been a good patient, ranch better than—sh! Here he comes. (Enter Arnold, lie ignores Hallo well). Arnold. Hello, Miss MeDonnel. Nurse (coldly). Hello, Mr. Arnold. (Enter an orderly who goes up to Arnold and salutes). Orderly. Colonel Brown told me to tell you that the court-martial would start tomorrow morning at eight. Nurse. What court-martial is that, Mr. Arnold? Arnold. (Carelessly). Oh. a fellow by the name of Johnson charged with insubordination and neglect of duty. 1 have to appear against him. IIallowell (Quickly). What Johnson is that, sir? Arnold (Frowningly). Ralph Johnson of Company C. (Miss McDonnel turns pale and pays but scant attention to Arnold’s! attempts at conversation). Arnold. Will you go to the “Y” entertainment with me tonight, Miss McDonnel ? Nurse (Absent-mindedly). Yes, sir. Arnold (Delighted). You will! Thanks awfully. Nurse (Confusedly). Oh, no, all, I can’t go! No. Arnold. (Stiffly). Very well. Good day. (Exit Arnold). IIallowell (Excitedly). You’ve got to get me out of here! I must go to that court-martial. 1 can balk Arnold’s scheme of revenge. Nurse (Surprised). You can? IIallowell. Yes, if it is what I think it is. I’ve got to do what I can to save Ralph if it puts Arnold before a firing squad. Nurse. I'll get you a release from here today. I’m going to that court-martial with you. (Curtain) SCENE III The Scene—Headquarters of the Xincty First Division at Chaumont. The Time—'The Following Day. (As the curtain rises an imposing array of officers and soldiers is seen with —THE BITTER ROOT several officers at one end of the room not far from when Colonel Brown, who is conducting the court-martial, is suited at a high disle. Johnson is suited in a chair in front of him while on one side of the room Arnold and another soldier are seated, and on the opposite side IIallowell and another witness for (lie. defense, also Miss McDonnel. .1 V w soldiers and nurses constitute the audience. Col. Gentlemen, we are here today to try an American soldier for insult-ordination and neglect of duty. This is a serious offense in war time, but it will be equally serious for the accuser if the charges are found to be false. (Arnold looks disconcerted). Col. We will proceed. Corporal Johnson? (Johnson rises). Johnson. Yes, sir. Col. You know the charges against you? Johnson. Yes, sir. Col. You are now to be tried on these charges. (Johnson resumes his seat). Col. Lieutenant Arnold. Arnold (Saluting). Yes, sir. Col. You will tell us what happened on the night f June tenth last. Arnold. It was after the first day’s fighting in the St. Mihiel drive. During the fighting that afternoon, I received a wound from a machine gun bullet which broke my leg. 1 managed to crawl into a shell hole where I lay till after dark before anyone found me. In the early part of the night 1 was found by this man Johnson who, strangely enough, seemed to have business of his own in No Man’s Land that night. Upon inquiry I found that he was not attached to a hospital corps, but he said that he was with a machine gun squad. This 1 could not but. doubt since the duty of a machine gunner is to stay with the squad. Upon finding this out I commanded him to take me back to the lines but he refused, saying that he was afraid he would be shot if he went hack. He left soon after this and later a relief party picked me up and took me back. That is all I remember of that night, sir. Col. Private Jones. (Jones comes forward from Arnold’s sidi and takes the oath). Do you know the officer who .just finished testifying? Jones. Yes, sir, he was an officer of my company, sir. Col. Jones, did you like Arnold as a superior officer? Jones (Hesitates and then looks at Arnold). Yes. sir. Col. Tell us what you saw on the night of June tenth which pertains to this case, also the circumstances under which you saw it. Jones. I also was wounded during the battle that day and, while lying there in that shell hole which was not very deep. I saw Johnson sneaking across No Man’s Land in the direction of the German lines. I saw him enter a large shell hole where lie stayed for nearly a half hour, as near as I could judge; then he came out and started back in the direction from which lie came. On the way back lie saw me and gave me a drink of water. Col. You say lie was sneaking along when you saw him ? What do you mean by that expression? THE BITTER ROOT— Jones. Well, his progress most of the time was on all fours and sometimes he crawled while at other times he remained motionless. Col. At that hour of the night and in No Man’s Land would it not he necessary to do just that to escape detection, with the Germans sending up star shells every once in a while? Jones (Reluctantly). Yes. Col. Did you see Johnson give anyone else water beside you? Jones (Again reluctantly). Yes. Col. (Sharply). IIovv many? Jones. Several, all the wounded 1 could see from my position. Col. That will do. (Jones resumes his seat). Private Johnson, will you answer these statements? Johnson (Coming forward). Yes, sir. All that has been said is true. I was with a machine gun squad but, when I returned to it, I found all of the men dead except one and the machine gun demolished by German artillery. The man who was not dead was severely wounded. He was picked up by a relief squad that night and taken to a hospital. 1 heard nothing of him until very recently. Lieutenant Arnold implied that I was afraid to return to the American lines. That was not the case exactly. My duty was with the machine gun squad and 1 knew that if I went back to the lines without first reporting back to the squad, that 1 would be liable to court-martial. Besides Lieutenant Arnold was not as badly wounded as------- Col. (Interrupting). That will do. you are to answer only the testimony. Miss McDonnel. (Johnson sits down again). Nurse (Coming forward). Yes, sir. Col. IIow long was Lieutenant Arnold in the hospital? Nurse. About five weeks, sir. Col. What was the nature of his wound? Nurse. It was a wound from a machine gun bullet. It was located in the flesh of the leg above the knee. The bullet did not fracture the bone. Col. How long was Private Hallowed in the hospital? Nurse. He just left it yesterday. Col. How long was Private Benson in the hospital? Nurse. About two months and a half. COL. That will do. (Nurse returns to seal). Private Benson, will you tell us your experiences on the night of June tenth? Benson (Rising). On the night of June tenth, I was with a machine gun squad to which Corporal Johnson was'attached. Sergeant Garrity commanded the squad. We occupied a rather large dug-out in an advance position of over a hundred yards ahead of the lines. There were many wounded men visible fr m our position. Our orders were not to use our gun unless in case of an attack. After we had taken up our position, Johnson asked permission to go out and give some help to the wounded. Garrity gave him an hour’s leave and he left with a canteen full of water and a little food. He and T are the only ones who lived to see each other after that night. He had been gone only a little while when a German shell fell and burst in our dug-out. At least, I guess that was (Continued on page 125.) +---- ■« THE BITTER ROOT-------------------- 1 •—• —■ —..—..—..—__ ——■ Page 95 •—■� —«—� —� ——-—■■— —«-—■« —■■—••—■■—-——4 m ! ! ■ ! ! l ■ a I ■ I ■ : ! ! ■ I I I a -THE BITTER ROOT------- Hathaway Noble Hunt Woock Mann Carr Ronan Hawk White Rich Swearingen Hershey Dixon Dobson Colvin Parker Hansen Fitzpatrick Johnson Christie nsen Hcvrud O’Bar Rankin Orr NOTE—Nine rr.eir.bcis cf the faculty were omitted in tIlls cut because v.e weie unable to secuie their pictu.es in time. Page i� 6 + •fr- ■THE BITTER ROOT---------------------+ FACULTY Missoula Count}) High School Principal, Gilbert A. Ketch am Head of English Department................................. Mabel f. Rich English Margaret Ronan English..................................................... Lyle Noble English .......Nettie Hanson English ................................................... Prances Colvin English.............................. ....................IIortense Moore English .......... Hazel Swearingen Head of History Department ................................. Edna A. Mann History......... °SJCLA- Jk Jean Morgan Mail- History m � Hazel Hawk History................................................................Nora ITovrud French..................................................... Virginia Dixon Spanish.......................................................Celia Parker Latin.........................................................Ilettie Hunt Head r Manual Training .....................................L. C. Ennis Manual Training...........................................D. W. Fitzpatrick Head of Home Economics Department................................Louise Christiansen Domestic Science............................................ Ella Hathaway Art ....................................................Wilhelmina Marm Head of Science Department...................................Grace Bailey General Science.............................................. II. K. White Biology...................................................... Iva L. Rankin Head of Mathematics Department..................................Stephanie Berthot Mathematics...........................................................Maude Johnson Mathematics...............:.............................Elizabeth Hershey Mathematics..................................................Blanche O ’Bar Commercial Department.......................................Alma Jean Woock Commercial Department .......................................Mina I. Carr Music......................................................... Reba Houck Physical Education............................................Conrad 0. Orr Physical Education....................................................Olive Dobson Librarian ............x..................................Margaret Eastman Secretary..............................................................Ruby Johnson i ‘ f . L : 7 •• ■—+ Fitzpatrick Students’ Association of Missoula Count}) High School President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Offic Caryll Pitkin Hoy Anderson - George Simerson Mr. 1). V. Fitzpatrick I’iUTf !� S +— ----THE BITTER Executive Committee Composed of two mem be re of each class and their sponsors, the executive committee controls student enterprises and decides on important questions before giving them to the student body for consideration. This year the executive committee has authorized'the purchase of a motion picture screen, partial payment of the curtains bought for the auditorium, and decided the question about having the basketball tournament held in Missoula. Minor matters concerning athletics have been also discussed and passed upon. Altho the meetings have been few, the executive committee has done a great deal for the high school and has transacted business that wculd have been impossible for the students as a whole to do. i j | i i i i i i i i +■——.•—..—.——••——••—■ I ’ape nn •——••—••—•— —---------------—■■—..—..—■■—..—..— Rich (S) Hansen (S) Danielson Graybeal Colvin (S) Miller Pitkin Pritchard Drasstedt -THE BITTER ROOT- Nichols Robertson De.Iarnette Miller Maclean Getty Davis Ronan Osternren Howard Parker Garllngton Swartz Hutchens Dobson Sedman THE KONAH (ITonuonced Kon-ah. It is tin word for Bitter Boot in the language of the Shoshone Indians. The school is indebted to that great Artist of Western Life, E. S. I’uxson. for tliis appropriate title for the student publication.) Published every week on Friday by the Students of Missoula (Vanity High School. FIRST SEMESTER Editorial Staff Editor..................John Hutchens, '22 Asst. Editor..............Richard Davis, '23 Feature Editor............Lewis Nichols. '22 Sport Editor...............Byron Miller, '22 Society Editor.............Barbara Sterling, '22 Reporter..........Jainesbert Darlington, ’23 Literary...................Helen Howard. ’23 Exchanges................Pauline Swartz. '23 Special Writer.......Catherine Reynolds, '22 Alumni Editor..............Newell Robertson, ’22 Business Staff Business Mgr............Bill Ostergren, '22 Circulation Mgr.........Robert Schliek, '23 Sponsor...............Miss Margaret Renan Typist........................Archie Meehan, '23 SECOND SEMESTER Editorial Staff Editor.................John Hutchens, Asst. Editor....................Richard Davis. Sport Editor......................Byron Miller, Inside Stuff...Mary Elizabeth Sedman, Feature Editor.......lames De.Iarnette, Society Editor............Ruby Parker, Reporter.........Jainesbert Darlington, Reporter...............Helen I toward. Exchanges..............Pauline Swartz, Special Writer............Agnes Getty, Business Staff Business Mgr...........David Andrews. Circulation Mgr...........Donald Lines, Sponsor.................Miss Margaret Ronan Typist....................Alice Broman. ’22 '22 ’23 '22 ’24 ’22 ’23 ’23 ’23 '23 ’23 ’23 THE BITTER ROOT- SPECIAL THE KONAH — VOL. 00 1021-1022 NO. 0 MISSOULA WINS TWICE FEIi(«US DEFEATED IN CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Kelly and I liman Star. Dornblaser Field, Dec. 3, 1022. —Missoula high school won liei first state football championship here this afternoon, defeating the heavy Fergus team, 33-0. Marvelous open-field running bj Kelly, fierce line-hacking by Ill-man. and a steady, drilling offensive copped the game for M. H. S. Illman made the first touchdown in less than five minutes. For the rest of the quarter the game see-sawed up and down the field, with Missoula having any advantage. Early in the second period Kelly broke t lie Lewlstown spirit with a forty-yard return of a punt, with the smashing Devebei taking it over on the next play. Lewistown made a brief rally, hut was checked, Kelly taking the hall over for two successive touchdowns. In the third quarter, Missoula took the kickoff, qpd commenced the old drive down the field,Illman falling over the line for the last touchdown of 1921, with four tacklers on his neck. The Lewistown team fought hard hut to no avail, and ncai the end, the battle turned into a rout. Kelly made 194 yards on scrimmage, returned punts for Cl yards, and intercepted one pass for 21 yards. Illman made 146 yards on 37 plays, and intercepted two passes for 31 yards. DeVeber made 68 yards on 17 attempts, while Oliver advanced the pill 25 yards on 11 attempts. Anderson made 5 yards on three tries, and intercepted one pass for 24 yards. PRICE AND CRADDOCK ELECTED BEAUTIES M. H. S., March 31. 1922.— “Handsome .John” Craddock, the ladies’ delight, and “Mary Pickford” Price, otherwise known as Gladys, copped the first place in the girls’ and boys’ popularity contests held this week by The Konah. Some of the other winners: Sweetest, Carl Graybeal and Mabel Cyr; most stunning, Jimmie Ryan and Gertrude Maloney; most talented, Evan Reynolds and Gladys Price; most attractive, Carl Graybeal and Cora Virginia Chaffin; most popular. Bill Kelly and Mabel Cyr; best dancers, Melvin Lord and Gertrude Maloney; most sensible, Clarence Smith and Catherine Reynolds; best husband and wife, Fritz Sterling and Alice Broman. BEST SENIOR CARNIVAL IN HISTORY OF M. II. S M. H. S., .Ian.—The greatest Senior Carnival of all time wa � ut ver tonight in this school. Six side shows, a classy five-act Vodvil, numerous sources ol refreshments, and lots ( f pej were the features. The Junior sideshow, “The Pipings of Pa(i)n,“ copped tin prize-winning banner. The others: “Kantz Kutic Kliorus II by tlie Sophs: “As Others Set Us,” a takeoff on the facult meetings, by the Camp Fire Girls; ICzkl’s Love Affair,” b the Dramatic Club; “Jeremiai ilenpeck,” by the Girls’ Club; “Scenes From Mother Goose,’ by the Frosh. The Vodvil commenced after the inspection of the side shows. The five acts: “Pencil Portrayals,” by Evan Kevin Ids; “The Lost Chord,” with Ted Jakways, Melvin Lord, Clarence Johnson, Byron Miller; “The Silent System,” with Paul Maclean and Betty Custer; “Making Goliath Look Like a Piece of Cheese,” by A1 HI u men t hal; “An Old Sweetheart of Mine,” with Dave Beebe and a host of M. H. S queens. Neva Turner was elected a tlie prettiest girl in school. MISSOULA CHAMPS OF TWO STATES Wisconsin Loses, 28-21. Chicago, April 7, 1 922.—Missoula high school, champions of the state of Montana, copped their first game in the National Stagg Tournament, here this afternoon, defeating Antigo, Wis., 28-21, in the fastest game yet played. Sterling, Mcllaffii md Illman starred for the Westerners; Illman’s great 'free-throwing and ability to take the ball down the floor surpassing anything yet seen in tlie tournament. Tlie first half ended 14-9 in favor of Missoula, and was increased in the second half. Antigo started the scoring with a long basket, only to he surpassed by Illman’s free-throwing, the latter chucking in five without a miss. Anderson was ejected in the second.half, and was replaced by Beeson. Kelly and Illman scored frequently, Illman putting the game on Ice with two baskets and a free throw as the gun broke. SMASH WAY TO BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Whip Sweet Grass, 13-12, in Bitter Struggle. Bozeman, March 11, 1922.— Missoula county high school hooked the state championship here tonight, defeating Sweet Grass high 13-12 in the championship game. Though the game was already “lost” for Missoula by the wiseacres far in advance of tlie opening whistle, M. II. S. came through in great shape and played Big Timber off its feet in the second half. Sweet Grass started the scoring, but Missoula kept up shot by shot, though trailing 8-6 at the end of the half. In tlie second half the Kelly-Anderson-Ulman scoring machine commenced work and seven minutest from the end of the game were leading by the final score. For seven terrible minutes of anxiety, Missoula hung onto her one-point lead. Sterling and Mc-Haffie smashing viciously all attempts to score. At the dose of the game, the Missoula team was presented with the winning cup, and each of tlie team was awarded a gold medal. “Brick” McHaffie was announced as an all-state guard. McIIAFFIE CHOSEN 3RD ALL-AMERICAN GUARD Missoula, April 28, 1922. “Brick” McHaffie, 3rd All-American guard! That’s the announcement received here today as a welcoming echo from the Stagg Tournament at Chicago. McHaffie’s sensational game against Antigo, Wis., branded him as one of tlie three best seen during tlie tournament, and he was picked accordingly by tournament officials who gathered after the meet to pick the best. McHaffie at the start of the season was just a sub on the squadj, being beaten out by De Veber. When the latter was taken out for failure in studies, McHaffie got his chance, and started out on Ids meteoric career. His first game was against Butte, here, where he starred. He played the rest of the season, and was picked an all-state guard at Bozeman. McHaffie is a junior, 16 years old, and will he back next year to help develop another championship team. I -THE BITTER ROOT- V Kirkwood Sedman O’Bar Ferguson Rankin Hall Wise McMann Cox Leach Trenerry McCune Hull Leonard Bert hot Lentz Weisberg Noble Getty Reynolds (Pres.) Wickes Nichols Cyr Girls’ Club Cabinet Everything, small or large, must have its beginning and growth. That growth may be slow, or rapid, as it was in the case of the Girls’ Club. Perhaps the purpose of the organization has something to do with the rapidity with which it grew. Three years ago, Miss Brown, a Latin teacher, started the Club. Kvery girl in school is a member. The club aspires to help the girls, to make them more democratic, and to create a friendly and companionable spirit among them. With this purpose in view how could it fail? From the very first a deep interest was shown, both by the girls and the faculty, some members of which are sponsors for the club. Those who fill that position this year are Miss Noble, Miss Rankin, Miss Berthot, Miss O’Bar, and Miss Mair. The present officers are: President, Catherine Reynolds; vice president, Eleanor Leach, and secretary, Mildred Leonard. There are also five standing committees, the chairmen of these being: Program, Catherine Reynolds; financial, Mildred Leonard; social service, Edna Wise; social, Mary Kirkwood, and membership, Eleanor Leach. Fndtr these (Continued on Page 126.) -THE BITTER ROOT Sterling Leonard Robertson Wilcox Chaffin E. Reynolds Illman Sliriver Price Martin Kirkwood Raff Custer Wheatley Rvan A. Wheatley E. Leach Kimball Riley Maloney Hensolt Turner Sanborn II. Leach Cyr Chaffe.v Parker Maclean Moore Graybeal (Pres.) C. Reynolds Simerson Dramatic Club The Dramatic Club held its first meeting of the year on October third, at which time the following officers were elected: President, Carl Oraybcal; vice president, Catherine Reynolds; secretary, Gladys Price. Miss Moore acted as sponsor. The club lias held interesting and instructive meetings on alternate Mondays throughout the year, the programs including dramatizations of short plays by members of the club and readings by Professor Dean and Mrs. Mills. This year the Dramatic Club lias been able to acquire some very important stage properties and they are paying a part on the new stage curtains in the auflitorium. The club featured well in the Carnival, giving as a side-show “Ezkl’s Love Affair,” the east of which was composed entirely of boys who talked in the language of the abe’s. In the main show “The Silent System” was presented which was defined by Miss Rich as a “dramatic monologue” owing to the fact that the wife, Petty Custer, did all the talking while the husband. Paul McLean, performed an excellent feat of listening. To conclude the year the Dramatic Club will give “Penrod.” a comedy, in four acts. E. C., ’22. Orchestra 1 ' The High School Orchestra was continued this year, under the direction of Miss Reha Houck of the I’niversity of Montana. It lias had an advantage over orchestras of former years in that it lias had the opportunity to practice twice a week instead of once. The orchestra has played in several assemblies and was a feature in the operetta “Yanki San,” given by the Girls’ Glee Club. In the last few years a great deal of interest has been shown in the orchestra and it bids fair to become one of the most important organizations in the school. ------------------THE BITTER ROOT- Lord Miller Violette Bailey Houck Aderholt Barrows + -THE BITTER ROOT- ■+ Schlossber Reynolds McCune Kimball Miller Forrest Ferguson Robertson Chaffin Price Parker Leach Clark Houck Beebe Porter Wickes Girls’ Glee Club “Be sharp, be natural, but never be flat.” And who can say that the Girls’ Glee Club has not lived up to this motto? Under tlu capable direction of Miss Houck, as sponsor of the club, and Gladys Price as president, Ruby Parker as treasurer, and Catherine Reynolds as secretary, the Glee Club has seen another very successful year, not only in work but in pleasure as well. It lias been given the opportunity to sing at various assemblies, public programs, and at several parent-teachers’ meetings. Another successful feature of the year’s work lias been the social gatherings held every three weeks at the homes of various members. At these meetings it is customary to give programs including discussions of music and musicians. The spectacular performance of the year was a Japanese operetta, “Yanki San,” with Cora Virginia Chaffin in the leading role. No small part of its success may be attributed to the assistance of the high school orchestra which played the accompaniment and to the scenery designed by Evan Reynolds, the stage manager. The operetta was well received and the crowd, as well as the box receipts, were far from disappointing. Good Ulvestad Lord L� . Ulvestad White Knapp Bailey Kimmerle Ginther R. Miller Johnson Aderholt Smading Brown Fuller Spencer Houck (S) Chaffey Hartley Johnston Bo))s’ Glee Club Last fall the Boys’ (lice Club could have been called a new organization of the high school, because, of the boys that turned out, only a very few had ever % sung in the glee club before. Progress at first was slow; it was not until after Christmas that any marked advancement was made. The first appearance at assembly was made in March when two songs were sung. The program was well received, proving that the boys could really sing. An octette is being organized in the club, and it is expected to appear in assembly before June. J. -Chaffey. «■ i i � ,11 ■■ UK � � 11 II, ' ■■ —■ ! I I I i ! ! ! I ! -THE BITTER ROOT----------------------+ Leonard Moffet Rogers MacSpadden Porter Berman Leonard Walker Cramer Christy Penna Beebe Maudlin Hunt (S) Trenerry Getty Camp Fire Girls “Wohelo,” the Camp Fire watchword, formed by the first two letters of the words work, health and love, symbolizes what the iris of the Saca.jawea division have striven to live up to during the past year. Under the able guidance of Miss Hunt, flu girls have done their utmost to live up to the law of the fire, which is to seek beauty, give service, pursue knowledge, be trustworthy, hold on to health, glorify work, and be happy. The members have acquired a widespread reputation for successful sales given to support the Armenian orphan whom they adopted. The sideshow at the Senior Carnival, a clever take-off on a faculty meeting, attracted much attention by its originality and true-to-life impersonation. Hikes, wiener roasts, and outdoor suppers have formed an important part of the year’s activities. In addition to social service work and first aid. a study of nature and outdoor life has been taken up. On the whole, the girls have learned to enjoy themselves while helping others, and have increased their love for nature lore and home craft. A. K. G., ’22. C. M. T., ’22. 4 —■„—. •THE BITTER ROOT- Nichols B. Miller Griffin Peat R. Miller Kimmerle Berman Arenson Davis Twines Lawrenson Fitzpatrick Garlington Johnston Boys’ Senate rJ'lte Senate has been working under some rather unfavorable conditions this year, but in spite of them all it lias come out quite successfully. .Most of last year’s fluent orators graduated, leaving those who inherited the organization this year with almost an untrodden path before them, or at best one with which they were unfamiliar. Nevertheless, the organization has been growing rapidly in size and interest until the membership is now complete. Debate is the reason for the Senate’s existence, and debate it has'heard. Many an evening has seen a debate so fiery in speech that the sponsor lias had to use forceful methods to restrain the ambitious orators. The body is usually quite orderly, however, and the spectator, is-inipressed by the gravity with which the business proceeds. For this dignified conduct the Senate is indebted to its sponsor, Mr. White. The officers at the beginning of the year were: President. Caryll Pitkin; vice president, Lewis Nichols; secretary, Byron Miller; sergeant-at-arms, Tom Slaughter. President Pitkin resigned, leaving Nichols the chair, and Senator Layton Crane was elected to the vice presidency. The officers the second semester were: President, Byron Peet; vice president, Jamesbert Garlington; secretary, Byron Miller; sergeant-at-arms, Lewis Nichols. Quad, ’22. -THE BITTER ROOT--f— Christenson Getty Boucher Rummel Zleslng Twines Trenerry Hamilton Lentz Warner Stephens Shevalier Cox Swanson Shriver Good Leonard Chaffey Ferguson Spaulding Radio Club Altho the Radio Club is one of the new organizations in school, it is one of the most interesting and instructive. It was originated last fall by a group of boys, who were interested in wireless, under the sponsorship of .Miss Bailey. John Chaffey was elected president and Charles Warner secretary-treasurer. Since then the club has extended its membership until it now includes twenty-five students, nine of whom are girls. To become a member, one must attend two meetings, be able to explain a simple sending and receiving set, and be voted in by the club. The chief obstacle in the progress of the club was the lack of necessary funds. After one of the basketball games a dance was given by means of which several dollars were added to the treasury. This money was used to buy necessary apparatus. The club has done much to promote interest in wireless, and the members have certainly profited by their study and experimentation in it. Because of the increasing interest and the many new discoveries in its field of work, the club has great prospects for the future. Isabel Lentz, ’23. THE BITTER ROOT- Ote Senior Carnival The greatest Senior Carnival ever presented to a high school audience came to pass on January 28. Greatest, not only because of the original and entertaining side-shows, hut also because of the Vodville, proclaimed by many to be far better than any other ever presented. It was a financial success, too, for by means of it the Senior class added several hundred dollars to The Bitter Root fund. There were six shoulder-shaking side-shows, each one of which was almost a marvel. The Junior side-show, “Pipings of Pa(i)n,” which took first prize, caused much laughter among its audiences. The others were almost equally good, and it was hard for the judges to decide which really was the best. The sophomores gave “Kantz Kutie Kliorus II.” a take-off on the feature act in last year’s carnival. The Camp Fire (Iirls gave “As Others See I s.” a mock faculty meeting, with most of the faculty members represented. The Dramatic Club presented a comic play, “Ezkl’s Love Affair.” “Scenes Prom Mother Goose” was the name that graced the Frosh show. The (Iirls’ Club gave a play entitled “Jeremiah Ilenpeck.” While these side-shows were in progress, a booth in the ball collected votes in the most popular girl contest. The ballots swayed from one person to another for the whole evening, but when the final hour came, victory was kind to Neva Turner, who was declared elected over a field of the most prominent girls in school. Then came the Vodvil. The first act was Evan Reynolds and his marvelous crayons. lie drew a variety of subjects, and was very heartily applauded by the audience. The second act, a musical number, was very popular. Byron Miller. Melvin Lord, and Ted Jakwavs with saxophones and Cal Johnson at the piano furnished some real music. The third act was a playlet. “The Silent System,” featuring Betty Custer and Paul Maclean. They created, perhaps, more genuine amusement than any other act on the Vodvil. Act four was “Bosky” Blumentlml with some feats of strength of a very imposing and professional character. The last act was a revue of nearly all the beautiful and talented girls in school. Dave Beebe, who sat spoking a pipe, recalled the girls of former days, and as he thot of each one. she floated, it seemed, across the stage. Taken all in all, this carnival was by far the best ever produced in the school, we think, and the Class of ’22 is proud of it and of its manager, Melvin Lord. FASHION SHOW The Girls’ Club for the first time in the history of the school presented a Fashion Show. The old and the new fashions were displayed with much grace by some of the beauties of M. IT. S. We all agree that it was the best of its kind and owed much of its success to Edna Wise, and to the Girls’ Club sponsors. YANKI SAN Of ;ill the entertainments given this year Yanki San was the most unique. Music, dialogue and dancing were so interwoven that a successful production was the result. The story was one of the Flowery Kingdom of Japan. Cora Virginia Chaffin took the role of Yanki San. who fell under the evil spell of the wolf witch. Iler maidens and San Fan, Gladys Price, tried to wrest her from the clutches of the snow sleep, but all in vain. Finally Prince Otto, Newell Robertson, rescued her. There was a piquant charm throughout the whole play, and we are assured that Miss Ilouck, the instructor, may be very proud of tlie Girls’ Glee Club. JUNIOR PLAYS Of course all the Juniors say that the plays were the best ever, but we Seniors shake our heads for we remember that the same words have come from other Juniors in years past. “Two Crooks and a Lady” was fine, although Roy Sanborn was quite afraid of the gun he fired. Mary Kimball did her “paralyzing” part exceedingly well. Then came “Pyramus and Thisbe,” and who will ever forget Dean Gillespie, Donald Lines, and “that cherry nose, those cowslip cheeks?” The Juniors did finely and we Seniors feel perfectly sure that we may leave AT. H. S. in their hands. “Pipings of Pa(i)n” Prize Side Skow Senior Carnival FT ROOT THE BITTER ROOT Social Events of fke Year SENIOR DEBUT The senior class started the social functions of the year by giving a dance on the evening after the Lewis and Clark-Missoula football game. The dance was given at the Military hall over town because the new gym was not completed yet. This dance was given for all students and alumni of the high school, the Lewis and Clark scpiad of Spokane being the guests of honor. Punch, ice cream and cake added to the general conviviality. STUDENT ASSOCIATION DANCE The second dance of the school year was given on the evening of December third at the Union hall. This was given by the Students’ Association and was called the “Victory” ball in commemoration of our winning the state championship in football. No admission was charged and a large crowd attended. JUNIOR DANCE Following the Missoula-Dillon basketball game on February fourth in our newly completed gymnasium the Junior class gave their first dance. For an after-game affair it was a decided success financially. JUNIOR HOP The Junior Hop was given February eighteenth after the successful staging of the annual Junior plays. A large crowd was present and a very enjoyable evening was spent. BASKETBALL DANCE As the closing event of the first district basketball tourney to he held in Missoula, the Students’ Association acted as host in a peppy dance to the members of the visiting teams and the representative speakers. The floor was more than crowded and altogether it was a very profitable affair. SOPHOMORE PARTY On the evening of March eleventh the Sophomore class gave its annual party. The greater part, of the evening was spent in dancing to the tunes of the Missoula High Orchestra, composed of Bertha MacSpadden. pianist. Melvin Lord, saxophonist, and Roy Adderholt. violinist. A short program was given which was badly interrupted when the news of the Missoula-Sweetgrass game was received from Bozeman. A “feed” was provided in the form of ice cream and cake. SECOND VICTORY DANCE In way of celebrating the home-coming of our victorious basketball heroes, THE BITTER ROOT— i ! an afternoon dance was given in the new gym on the day of their arrival. There were no admission charges; everybody was there. DRAMATIC CLUB DANCE Tliis dance and the Junior I’rom are the only two formal dances of t ho school year. The Dramatic Club dance is an annual affair. This year it was given on March seventeenth, and was an invitational affair for only lub members and their guests. “?” BALL Tli is famous mystery ball was given by the Senior class on March twenty-fourth. It set a new record for the staging of a “real” dance. During the evening prizes were awarded to the winners of the various original contests and the program was featured with songs and whistling solos. Punch was imbibed freely. Great quantities of confetti and colored streamers addul t the hilarity! of the occasion. When the last strains of “Home, Sweet Home” were played, the gym had the appearance of a regular Greenwic h Village carnival and (verve.tie was more than pleased with the evening’s entertainment. i Latin Club Early in the school year the advanced Latin ( lasses, at the suggestion of Miss Hunt, formed Latin clubs which serve to make their study more interesting. Each club meets on Friday each month at the regular ( lass period, and instead of the regular work they conduct a meeting. The clubs an completely organized with a president, a vice president, a secretary, and a program committee. Much has been learned during the year concerning old Roman days and ways. Tho the idea of such an organization was new this year, it has been worked out in such a way as to be really effective. Gr .ta ’2d. -THE BITTER ROOT- National Honor Society) of Secondary Schools Missoula Chapter The local chapter was organized last year. Elections are by the Faculty on the basis of character, leadership, service and scholarship. Only Seniors are eligible who rank in the first quarter of their class and not more than fifteen per cent of any class may be elected. Members 1921 Glenn Boyer Helen Lukens Darcy Dalilberg Annie Maclay Phil Hnlgren Mildred Mayo Until Houck Josephine Pritchard Edna Jacobsen Vernon Setser Opal James Helen Zeh Richard Keene Alfrieda Zinser Members J922 Elizabeth Custer Byron Miller Agnes Getty Catherine Miller John Hutchens Laucliie Phillips Sylvia Johnson Catherine Ritchey Mary Kirkwood Newell Robertson Eleanor I each ('harlotte Trenerry Mildred 1 eonard Nellie Wagar Alberta Wheatley Officers: President, Vernon Setser; Secretary, Opal James. -THE BITTER ROOT -THE BITTER ROOT- SEPTEMREIt 7. School opens; nobody feels like work; we greet our old friends. 8. A hundred yards of students line up to got hooks. Ye gods, how that line does last! 9. The honorable Ted lllman and Bill DeVever appear at the old palace of learning. 12. Blue Monday; school begins in earnest. 13. Frosh show their pep by parading the sidewalk and decorating the building; they appear to be unusually green this year. 14. Football practice begins. The squad looks fine this year. 15. We hold an Association meeting. Various orators tell of pecuniary advantages in belonging. “G. A.” gives his famous speech on freight trains. 16. Neva Turner seems to be a “fair” addition to the class of ’22. 19. The Messrs. Mills, Tiedt. Muckier, and Lane are pinched for lagging pennies on Higgins alley. 20. Frank Erickson receives Nobel prize for the largest means of locomotion. Number twelve! Wow! 21. News of the Lewis and Clark game bits M. 11. S. 22. AVe get the annual message from Pitkin, the optimist S. A. President. 23. Barbara and Carl can still be seen strolling the halls together. First Konah comes out. 26. Peppy Senior meeting held. Byron Miller is, elected President. 27. First food sale—5c per hand-out is sprung by the Campfire Girls. M. II. S. holds “ U ” to 33-0 score. 28. First football casualties occur. 29. S. A. drive goes over the top. 75 per cent membership. 31. Lowell Oliver appears with a black eye in mourning. -THE BITTER ROOT- YEA KELLCys ? ? Q , t. • ? OCTOBER 3. The team gets some new suits. Some duds! 4. Anderson elected Junior President. Good luck to you, Juniors! 5. Boys’ Assembly. “G. A.” denounces pills, craps, and H. S. fraternities. 0. Fourteen jazz hounds turn out for the orchestra. 7. The Hobo Club leaves for Helena via tenders, blinds, and side-door Pullmans. 8. M. H. S. holds Wesleyan college, 26-13. Ill-man stars. 10. The company that makes permits does a rushing business. 11. Coach gives us a chalk talk on football. Bill Ostergren elected yell leader. 12. Lord elected chairman of Senior Carnival committee. 13. The Annual staff is appointed. That means work to put out this book. 14. We have a yell practice. Bill does the yelling. 15. “U” frosh—28. M. H. S.—0. Tough luck; 17. Dramatic club initiates new members, and they sure can initiate! 18. S. A. meeting. The new constitution is adopted. 19. The northmen discovered America in 2000 B. C.” (From Greta’s recitation in history). 20. “Molly” assures us that his team will fight. That’s nothing new for a Missoula team. 21. Senior girls sell their purple and gold flowers, and students bloom like an orchard. 22. L. C.—42. M. H. S.—6. Big Senior dance after game; pronounced a huge success. Certainly, look who gave it! 24. The new gym will be open December 5. 25. Miss Rich gives us a talk on sponsors. We want to do the right thing by you, Miss Rich. 26. Miss Bailey promises to entertain a ninth period party if we don’t have our lessons tomorrow. 27. The party is not entertained: in fact there is none. 28. Seconds beat Victor, 6-0. 29. We beat Stevensville, 20-14; Coach makes his memorable remark to a justice of the peace about ordering a Cadillac and getting a Ford. 31. Edward goes to his watery bier. (According to Newell). -THE BITTER ROOT---- ! ■ ■ l ■ ! ! ! ■ ! ! ! I N UMBER 1. Rev. Shepard drives us an excellent imitation of a bull frog churning butter in a pail of milk. 2. Seniors put over another pie sale. 3. Hobo car takes up its place of residence in front of the annex. 4. We have a rally. “Beat Butte! 5. We did it; 13-7. Yea, gang! 7. Sneak day that wasn’t. Dance in the afternoon. 8. 144 of the above mentioned sneakers canned for one week. 9. Better Speech slogans appear on the board in Miss Rich’s room. 10. We have an assembly. Second team introduced to school. 11. Seconds beat Victor, 40-6. 12. We maul Helena, 41-2. 14. 80 sneakers return to school again. 15. Jamesbert makes his debut on the stage as a tough (?) city kid. 16. Report cards come out. Groans of anguish from all sides. 17. Anaconda begins to crab over loss of a game with us. However, we could beat them any time! 18. Miss Colvin searches hall for a boy with good wind to play a mouth organ. 21. No school. Nothing happens. 22. Hoboes leave for Great Falls. 23. The team follows on the cushions instead of the rods. 24. Gobbler day. Molly’s long boot wins from Great Falls, 3-0. 25. No school till Monday. 28. Annual guessing competition starts. Four Missoula men on all-state. Illman on second! What the-----? 29. M. H. S. celebrates Great Falls victory with a rousing assembly. 30. Dean Gillespie officially announces his intention of going into the “moonshine business. So does John Craddock. DEG EMBER 1 Gladys P. grabs a new one; we wonder where he comes from. 2. M. H. S. to battle for the state championship tomorrow. 3. M. II. S.—33. Lewistown—0. State Champs!! Oh boy!!!! 5. The author of America’s epic, .John Neihardt, reads from his poems in the high school study hall at 8 p. m. 6. The state champs are treated to a “feed by the Rotarians. 7. Newell makes her “leap in English class. A case for a psychologist! 8. Prospects for a chompionship basketball team look bright. WHepe’b EDIEE ? TWO ANDVS + ■ ■«« '111 lit p. HU —«|. «■—MH . — n� —.11 ■ —_im__ui; Page I 1 9 •— -- THE BITTER ROOT- 9. Pink Victory Konah appears. Here’s hoping we get the chance to see many more! 12. Back at the old stand again; nothing to sell. 13. We have an assembly. 14. Not much doing; classes as usual. 15. Some one gets “wise” and runs away with a hunch of locks. 16. Konah day. Jamesbert at the ticket window. 19. The price is cut on the 1922 Annual. 20. Interclass games. 21. The Juniors win the school title in basketball. 22. The team will go to Spokane some time this season. 23. School closes. Merry Christmas, everyone! 23. Philipsburg slips it over us there, 26-21. 30-31. We split a two-game series with North Central High of Spokane, winning the first 32-30, but losing the next 29-31. We will play them a return game in Spokane. JANUARY 2. Studying is hard after play. 3. “Susie” Gray heal tries to blow up chemistry laboratory. 4. Miss Olive Hobson, a graduate of M. H. S., becomes Instructor for the girls’ gym classes. 5. Virginia Sedman, our tiniest freshman, gets lost in the lower hall. 5. Friday evening we whip Anaconda, 23-15. 7. “Revenge is sweet.” Dillon goes down before M. IT. S. Score, 41-7. Junior dance. 9. Illman tells about his Anaconda girl. 10. Vachel Lindsay, the minstrel-poet, recites several of his poems at assembly. 11. The Girls’ Club gives five dollars to child labor committee in New York. 12. Vocational conference at Bozeman closes today. Byron Miller, our representative, makes a speech. 13. No wonder we lose to Butte on Friday the 13th. Girls advertise Fashion Show in assembly. 14. Girls’ Club Fashion Show makes big hit. Dolly is some manager! 16. The Schlicks leave for Portland. Q. T.’s hold meeting at Gertrude Maloney’s. 17. Beat “17”.cubs in game. 18. Miss Kreiling, of the English department, marries Ellsworth G. Smith. 19. President Davis of State Normal College addresses assembly. 20. M. H. S. is to have movies when the new screen arrives. 21. Gladys Price dreams she received 100 plus in all her examinations. ! I ! ! ! ■ I 9 ! ! ! i ! : i ! I i i : ! i I ■ i I i 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 30. 31. 1. 2. 2 4. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. -THE BITTER ROOT- Side shews for Carnival are all practicing and students are all studying. Midnight oil burns until wee hours of morning. Exams. No Konah this week. Staff has to take exams. Babs” Sterling leaves for St. Paul’s Girls’ School at Walla Walla, Washington. Day off while teachers find out what we know. North Central, Spokane, wins by a score of 27-25. Big Senior Carnival. Largest ever put n. Get even with Lewis and Clark by winning, 31-15. M. H. S. listens to annual song of flunkers. Mr. Elton Shaw, field secretary of Methodist Church, gives interesting talk. FEBRUARY Bill DeVeber tells about the queen he saw when he stopped off at Plains to see an acquaintance. Girls’ Club holds sin rt meeting. Missoula beats Butte, 26-25. Win over Dillon again, 33-26. Big Junior dance afterwards. Brick” MacHaffie doing some splendid work on basketball team. Annual staff advertised year-book in assembly. University Frosh get back on M. H. S. Score, 24-26. Awarding of sweaters, gold footballs, and stars to champion football men. Announcement is made that the Mining District Tournament will be held here February 23-25. Team wallops Anaconda, 35-20. Radio Club gives dance. Konah staff dines at the Hutchens home. Miss Rich ill. Mrs. Homer Parsons will take her place for two weeks. Dramatic Club takes nine promising new members. Dean Gillespie makes debut in speaking in bis mules-down-on-the-farm” style. Girls’ Club hears address by a real woman engineer, Miss Lou Alta Melton. Cabinet members have supper. Everyone busy (meaning Seniors, of course) having pictures taken. Camera breaks at Paschal’s Studio. The Juniors give Two Crooks and a Lady” and Pyramus and Thisbe.” Make great hit. Donald Lines and Dean Gillespie find so many flowers at their respective homes that they contemplate starting a florist’s shop. Bill Ostergren, Yell King, runs, as usual, up and down Brook Street. Big assembly— Andy’ makes his long speech as usual. Page 121 THE BITTER ROOT i 22. People begin to arrive for the Tournament. We beat Butte Cential. We are victors over Mount St. Charles. Missoula wins Mining District Tournament. Other teams go hame badly bruised and broken, but knowing that Missoula has the true idea of sportsmanship. Dramatic Club initiates new members. Ethelyn Parsons decides to change her name because she discovered her name is very much like ethylene gas. MARCH Girls' Club has fine program. Spring is beginning to come, but it seems to be on the installment plan. Konah is printed. Seniors dedicate Bitter Root to Miss Rich. The basketball team, Hutchens, and Ulvestadt leave for state tournament at Bozeman. Girls’ Glee Club meets with Cora Virginia Chaffin. Billings is beaten by score 31-22. M. IT. S. on her toes about tournament at Bczeman. Great Falls loses to M. H. S., 18 to 20. John Hutchens wins third place in State Essay contest. M. H. S. wins championship of Montana by heating Dillon in morning and Sweet Grass in evening. YEA TEAM! Team arrives home with silver basketball trophy. Big assembly. Mi . Ketcham tells about history of tournament and also Cm: ad Orr’s history. Victory dance from 2 till 5. Quint leaves for Salt Lake to play the champions of Utah, Colorado, and Idaho Team arrives in Salt Lake City. Lose to Utah, 10-36. Dramatic Club dance. M. H. S. loses to Weston, Idaho. Lose to Greeley. Out of four champion teams we get two men on all-star team. Mrs. Mills reads “The Strike at Dramatic Club. We jhear the Glee Club twittering. Everyone excited about “Yanki San. Evan Reynolds busy making scenery for the Girls’ Club operetta. Seniors give big dance, “?” ball. Girls’ Glee Club presents “Yanki San’’ very successfully. Boys work hard for track. “Work, for the quarter exams are coming. Girls Club plans matinee dance. THE BITTER ROOT- 30. Gladys A. Price and John Craddock win big prizes in Konah popularity contest. The Girls’ Club gives a matinee dance. APRIL 1. Gang goes to see Missoula’s champion quint off to Chicago. Kid party. 3. Team arrives at Chicago. 4. Thirteen students named for Honor Society. 5. Missoula draws bye at Chicago. 6. M. IT. S. beats Wisconsin champs, 28-21. WOW! 7. Kelly sick with fever. Anderson sprains ankle and team loses to Rockford, Illinois, 49-19. 8. Team good losers. Praised by Chicago critics for fight and good playing. “Brick” almost got hit that time. 10. Dramatic Club tryouts for “Penrod. 11. Boys come home. Whole school out to meet them. Big assembly. Andy makes record-breaking speech. Big dance at 4 o’clock. 12. Parts for play giv$n. 13. Sneak Day. 14. Senior dress-up day. 15. Miss Rich elected chairman of the Inland Empire Council of English Teachers. 17. Andy says coach has a girl in every sttite in the Union. 18. All damsels are shearing their cranial vegetation. 19. Girls’ Club meets. Interclass track meet begins. Juniors in lead. 20. Seniors ahead of Juniors. Freshmen ahead of Sophs. 21. Juniors win, 00-55. Sophs beat Frosh, 11-0. 22. Barbara Sterling after a week’s visit goes back again to St. Paul’s Girls’ School. 24. We hear Bob Craddock, who is Sam in “Penrod,” yodeling. “Wee-oo-kee.” 25. Mr. Ketcham warns students not to go to Deer Lodge without consent of parents. 26. “Brick” McHaffie wins place on national all-star basketball squad. 27. Cclonel Mullay speaks on General Ulysses Grant at special assembly. Coach Orr sprains his ankle. Track team goes to Deer Lodge for Mining District meet. 28. Sterling wins second in hurdles. Anderson and Kelley do not arrive in time to run. 29. Missoula wins third in Deer Lodge track meet. Blumenthal breaks state record in shot put. MAY 1. Bitter Root goes to press. ----THE BITTER ROOT- Football (Continued from Page 67.) anced score and the fact that we were playing a high school team wakened the fellows to the fight—and they did fight to the end, though they could not turn the tide. Missoula, 20; Stevensville, 14. The next week we went to Stevensville and gave their team a trimming. Better tackling and a stronger line were evident and the fighting spirit was reviving. DeVeber’s end runs and the line plunging of Kelly and Illman were the features of the game. Missoula, 13; Butte, 7. In one of the hardest games played last fall, we won from Butte and started on our run for the state championship. The game was filled with sensational plays and lots of good steady football. The whole team starred, playing in superb form and fighting to the finish. Missoula, 41 ; Helena, 2. Our second visit to the Capital City resulted in a walk-away for our boys. We trounced Helena by a lop-sided score, thereby sending our hopes several notches higher, and gaining more recognition throughout the state. Illman shone most brightly, though the rest of the fellows were always there to back him up. Missoula, 3; Great Falls, 0. In Great Falls we won by the slight margin of Captain MacSpaddcn’s drop-kick, a miracle in itself. The two teams were evenly matched and every minute of the game meant thrills and anxiety for the spectators. MacSpadden’s kicking and the cross-buck of Oliver and DeVeber were the spectacular features of the game. Missoula, 33; Lewistown, 0. In the championship game of the year we played the heretofore undefeated Two snaps taken during Wesleyan game. Page 124 —THE BITTER ROOT team of Lewistown high. Excitement was tense and the large crowd that turned out to witness the game showed that the school and the town were behind the team. Lewistown had not been scored against previous to Ibis game and had run up large scores against other schools. Every one expected a close game and both teams were confident of victory. For perhaps the first three minutes the game was in doubt. Thereafter it was all Missoula. Two touchdowns in the first half and three in the last gave Missoula thirty-three points, while Lewistown failed to score. Kelly and 1 liman earned undying fame for themselves while the rest of the men proved their ability to put these two wherever they wished. Thus ended the season of 1921. We had gained the undisputed championship and placed three men on the all-state team: Illman, fullback; Kelly, quarter; and Seadin, tackle. Every player showed himself to be a man and worthy of distinction. The school is proud of these men and no less so of those on the second team and substitute players who were always ready to step in where they were needed. The school thanks them one and all for the glory they have brought to the purple and gold. Second team, (i; Victor, 0. Second team, 42; Victor, 6. Where Duty) Lies (Continued from Page 91.) wluit it was for we heard some artillery fire from the German lines and I recovered consciousness forty-eight hours later in a base hospital with Miss McDonnel in attendance on me. The others were killed instantly. Col. Private Hallowed. (Benson lakes his scat). IIallowell (Saluting). Yes, sir. Col. Tell your knowledge of this affair on that eventful night. Hallowell. On the night after the battle I found myself occupying a large shell hole with a slightly wounded hut much complaining officer from another company. I gathered that his name was Arnold. I do not remember everything clearly because 1 know I must have fainted several times from loss of blood. Johnson awakened me by attempting to force some water down my throat. I recognized him as being of my company. 1 heard Arnold ask him if he would take him back to the lines. Johnson told him no, explaining that he was supposed to stay with his squad. Arnold tried to bribe him with money hut failed. lie offered him a commission and then a war cross hut Johnson burst out angrily inquiring of what use a commission, money, and a war cross would do him if he faced a firing squad for neglect of duty. lie went out and I sank again into unconsciousness from which I was awakened by the relief party which took me to the hospital. Col. That will do, IIallowell. (lie sits). Gentlemen, (addressing the officers) you have heard the testimony on both sides. It remains for you to give a verdict and for me to sentence. There will he a sentence for either Arnold or Johnson; it remains for you to decide which. Remember that nglect of duty ---THE BITTER ROOT- is failure to do that which your position and orders allow, and insubordination is flatly refusing to obey a superior officer of your own company, if any remain ; if not, and you have no orders at all, you are to obey any superior officer with whom you are thrown in contact. You will reach a decision. (The officers whisper among themselves and then the senior officer prepares to give the verdict). S. Officer. We find Corporal Johnson not guilty of either insubordination or neglect of duty. Col. The same breath that declared Johnson not guilty of the charge against him found Arnold guilty of bribery, perjury, arid corruption. He will be shot at sunrise tomorrow morning. Private Jones will spend sixty days in the guard house. Curtain. Leslie Hamilton, ’22. Girls’ Club Cabinet (Continued from Pag;p 102.) capable leaders, tin benevolent and social work started immediately, far outstripping the accomplishments of former years. Its first social function was 1ht‘ customary Co-ed Prom, held this year at the Country Club. It was voted to he a great success. Then a matinee dance was held in the new gymnasium, and if numbers and noise count, this, too. was very successful. Turn to the benevolent work that the club does. Most of the social service work comes during the Christmas season, altlio it does not cease there. The girls sew and gather clothes and food to send to Missoula’s unfortunates. They recently sent a subscription to an organization helping the child laborers. For the past year they have supported two Armenian orphans. To do this the financial committee, assisted by the club ,“kept store.” At first there was great opposition aroused against these sales, especially by the male faction of the school. The girls continued, in spite of all. to make a success of it until the boys sensibly decided that there was nothing wrong in what the girls were doing after all. Perhaps the most successful enterprise undertaken this year was the Fashion Show. It was “put over in great style.” This was one of the big events of the school year. One hundred twenty-five dollars of the returns were given to the school library. The girls are now planning to establish a loan fund by which money can he loaned to girls who would otherwise he unable to attend school. Considering all, the Girls’ Club, in its short career, has been a great success, and has become one of the largest and most thriving organizations in school. Mothers’ Day will be observed the third of May. A reception and tea will lie held in the new gymnasium. A very good pragram is planned. As a grand finale, the picnic will close the year. This, too, is an event looked forward to with great pleasure by the girls. Mildred Leonard. 22. ----THE BITTER ROOT- ! I I I i I i ! ! ! i i i Page 12? • THE BITTER ROOT- FEATURE PAGE n he Derbies Some bright youth cntci-ed school one morning in the last part of January (which was (piite natural!, hut (which was NOT natural), instead of a customary skv-piece adorning liis cranium, the jeering multitude beheld a derby— yessir. a little ol’ derby, the kind our fathers wore before us. This same gentleman. as just mentioned, was the victim of much jeering and sarcasm on his first two or three trips to school thus adorned, but- b and behold—soon the whole of the masculine representation in school was likewise clad ! Yessir, you wouldn’t think, but such was the ease. A certain store down town, knowing the fallacies of the younger generation, flooded the market with derbies at a dollar each. The supply rapidly decreased, until nearly everyone in school was wearing them. Alas, alas, as sorn as the supply was gone, the fad had disappeared, and every boy in school was left with a perfectly good derby on his hands (or his head) ! On April 14 the Seniors (especially the girls) appeared in clothing which had long been discarded and thrown into the1 attic. Boys looked like1 tramps, prospectors and farmers; girls were not recognized In their friends until then-told who they were; in fact, everything was not as it ordinarily was. Everyone (except the Seniors, who knew all) wondered what 1 he idea was, but in the afternoon there was an assembly, at which various members of the ( lass gave recitations and sang songs, and then t'm whole s hod knew that it was “Senior Dress-Up Da}) Dress-Up Day.” THE BITTER ROOT- ■ I ! ! Poets Pa}) Tribute to Janitors To ihe Janitor Who picks up papers all day long And sweeps the floor where pupils throng? Who fixes clocks when they go wrong? ’Tis Danforth. Who reads the notes that sweethearts write? Who stays till after six at night? Who comes to work before it’s light? ’Tis Danforth. Who Fixes all the pipes that leak? Who finds the theme you lost last week, And catches “kids” who try to sneak? ’Tis Danforth. AI ry Kimball, ’23. Our Janitor lie toils and slaves from morn till night; With dust and dirt he bravely fights. And yet—he's always smiling. lie washes windows, sweeps the floor, And when that’s done he works some more. And yet—lie’s always smiling. lie cleans the blackboards, makes the fires. It seems to me he never tires. And still—lie’s always smiling. When winter comes with snow and sleet, We track his floors with muddy feet. And yet—lie’s always smiling. lie’s a happy-go-lucky, cheerful “guy,” He takes life as it conies with never a sigh. And so—lie’s always smiling. Goldie Cole, ’23. -THE BITTER ROOT- A Hiker’s Creed On a balmy summer day, dear, When all Nature seems to sleep, And the mountains on the skyline Their eternal vigil keep, Do you often seek the river Where it rushes, deep and wide, And in fancy travel with it Till its waters meet the tide? Just at twilight in chill autumn When the setting sun swings low, And the lengthening shadows warn you That it’s time for you to go. Do you sit beside your camp fire. Just before you start for home, Watch the flames flit ’mid the embers, Gypsies, dancing as they roam? Just at dusk on winter evenings As you homeward wend your way, And you’re just a little weary Having had a busy day, Do your thots, like swirling snowflakes. Keep you company as you go, Hopes and dreams, but each as different As each crystal flake of snow? When you’re camping in the springtime, As you leave your pine-bough bed. First to get the coffee boiling Ere the dawn breaks rosy-red. Do you thrill in every fibre At the cool, sweet morning breeze, At the tingle of the water. At the voices of the trees? If you dream in summer woodlands, Take long hikes thruout the fall. Love the snow storm and its fairies, Answer Springtime’s earliest call. Out of life you’ll get the best, dear; Cares can’t last of any kind; With your pack upon your shoulder You can leave the world behind. A. K. G., ’22. + ■THE BITTER ROOT- JOKES and ADS ----THE BITTER ROOT- AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY MINUTES Jules Verne’s imaginary hero circled the globe in eighty days. Now scientists are predicting a like feat in eighty hours. Did it ever occur to you that in a manner of speaking, a visit to this store is a trip around the world, possibly in eighty minutes—or even eight, if you don’t touch at too many points? Merchandise from every quarter of the globe, product of a million hands, is assembled here for your convenient selection. No source of supply is too remote for the far-flung reach of modern trade. Your needs are studied, your tastes and desires anticipated, your ideals of beauty and utility considered—all without thought or effort on your part. This store is YOUR agent in the markets of the world. Missoula Mercantile COMPANY -THE BITTER ROOT- Teacher: Don’t you think that it was rather noble of George nsliint'toii to tell the truth even tho his father stood there with a switch Prosli: Hull! That’s nothin ! George had a hatchet, didn't he ■’ She: What color is best for the bride? He: I prefer white myself. Neva (at the piano) : I suppose that you are a true lover of music Morris: Yes, but don’t stop playing on my account. Bill DeVeber: What are you drawing? Bill Ostergren: A picture of the devil and his house. B. D.: But, nobody knows what the devil’s house looks like. B. 0.: Well, they will when I get this done. J. Montgomery: Is Ryan lazy ? E. Reynolds: Gosh, vesi lie lets his room-mate say the prayers at night and when he gets thru Ryan says, “Amen.” C. V. Chaffin: 0! 1 swallowed a pin. What shall I do? J. Craddock: Don’t make so much noise. Here’s another one. A news article reads: ‘‘Fire destroyed the store building and contents ol Abe Pepplesky. ” The poor fellow had probably finished his Sunday dinner. Enthusiast: Don’t you thing that the symphonic concert was wonderful .’ Wallace Lentz: Yes, but, to tell the truth, I liked the chicken salad better. Cora: Oh, boys make me tired. Catherine R.: Why don’t you try letting them go home early? -------------------------THE BITTER ROOT-------------------------+ THE LARGEST CHAIN DEPARTMENT STORE ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD I WE BELIEVE IN DO YOU BELIEVE IN US? The above, we admit, is rather an unusual heading. But we are sincere. We DO believe in you! If this were not so we would not be here. BUT DO YOU BELIEVE IN US? Some one has said that he who makes no enemies makes nothing. We d on’t agree. We have made hundreds and hundreds of mighty good friends here thru our business dealings with them. We constantly work to increase the number. If you do not believe in us there’s a reason—and that reason is worth a great deal to us. But you do; so why worry? “There goes Mrs. Smith. Every cent her husband makes, she puts on her back.” “How long has be been out of work?” Cohen: Ikey, what for you go up clem stairs for two at a time? Ikey: To save my shoes, fader. Cohen: All right, my son, but look out for close pants. L. Nichols: What’ll we do? J. Kennedy Hutchens: Flip. Heads, we go to the show; tails we go to a dance and if it stands on edge, we study. j ----------------------- i J. Craddock: What kind of soup is this? Waiter: It’s bean soup. J. C.: I don’t care what it’s been. What is it now? I ■ ! -THE BITTER ROOT- Mr. Keteham: How did you hurt your hand. George? Been fighting? Pud S.: Yes, sir. Those were awful sharp teeth “Mollie” used to have. A village girl eloped in her father’s clothes. The next morning the local paper came out with the headline: “Flees in Father’s Clothes.” AT. Johnson: You say that this canned milk is from contented cows? Grocer: Sure. It’s part of the contents. F. Sterling: Send assistance at once. I’ve turned turtle. Garage .Man: Gwan! We ain’t no aquarium. What you get at this store 1. The Best Style 2. Finest Quality 3. Good Value 4. Personal Service 5. Satisfaction Hart Schnffnor Marx Clothes take care of the first three items: we take care of the rest. These are five good reasons why you ought to come here. MEN’S STORE—MAIN FLOOR -THE BITTER ROOT- THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MISSOULA MONTANA’S OLDEST N VTIONAL HANK ESTABLISHED 1873 Officers and Directors A. R. JACOBS, President L. W. OBERHAUSER, Vice Pres, and Cashier D. C. SMITH, Vice President L. J. STOCK, Assistant Cashier WALTER L. POPE HENRY W. MARTIN 4% Interest and National Bank Protection for Your Savings Two gentlemen were flixxering their way home after imbibing a bit too much. “Bill,” says Henry. “1 wan’cha to he more careful. The first thing you know you’ll have us in the ditch.” “Me!” says Bill in astonishment. “I thought von was driving.” K. Martinson: Did you know that Henry Ford was in the audience? E. Rooney: No 1 K. Martinson: Yes! I saw his car out in front as I came in. WILMA EMPRESS Always Presenting THE BEST in Photo-Dramas MISSOULA’S POPULAR PLAY HOUSES NORTHWEST THEATRES CO. ----- Pasie 136 -THE BITTER ROOT- THE JOHN R. DAILY CO. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fresh and Salt Meats, Fish, Poultry and Oysters PACKERS OF DACO (Pride Mark) HAMS, BACON and LARD Phones 117-118 111-113 West Front Street BRANCH MARKETS: MODEL MARKET :’,() � North Higgins Are—TELEPHONE 135 MONTANA MARKET—5011 South Higgins Ave —TELEPHONE 331 PALACE MARKET 120 East Cedar Street TELEPHONE 245 “They say that jazz is dead.” “1 knew it was dying from the queer noises it made.” J. Ryan: Have you ever been heart hungry? G. Stewart: Yes, but my landlady keeps right on feeding me liver. “That’s a fine car. but it hasn’t any horn.” “Don’t need any horn. It says ‘Dodge Brothers’ on the front.” A Per Cent on Savings and Time Deposits The Western Montana National Bank MISSOULA - - MONTANA THE BITTER ROOT------ ‘ The Store oj the Town for Men and Women9 “If it comes from Barney9s it must be good Ted Leonard: If I lend you a dollar what security can you give me? A. Johnson : The word of an honest man. Ted: All right, bring him along. REPARTEE Miss Johnson (attempting to be witty in geometry class) : Can any of you toll me where has my polygon ? II. Gross (in the rear) : Up the geometree, Miss. Miss Hershey: What do we mean when we say that the whole is greater than any of its parts? Melvin: A restaurant doughnut. WELL-NAMED Lord: My angel, I wish you wouldn’t paint. “Peg” B.: Have you ever seen an angel that wasn’t painted? NO BRAINS The shades of night were falling fast. The fool “stepped on it” and rushed past, A crash—lie died without a sound; They opened up his head and found Excelsior! j 5 ! ! I i i i ! ! i i l i i i i i i ----------------- THE BITTER root---- Dorothy P.: What do you think of my new slippers? Briscoe They are immense. Dorothy: What! The patient teacher was trying to show the small boy how to read with expression. “Where-aro-you-going,” read Johnny laboriously, with no accent whatever. “Try that again,” said the teacher. “Read as if you were talking. Notice that mark at the end.” Johnny studied the interrogation mark a moment, and an idea seemed to dawn upon him; then he read out triumphantly: “Where are you going little button hook?” II. F. (to telephone operator): “Have you a good line?” C. G.: “I’ll say I have. “Cotton” J.: Mv father’s a great man, though, lie’s champion runner of our town. Ran a grocery store for twenty years. SMITH’S DRUG STORES THE BUSY CORNERS Eastman Kodaks Printing and Developing Films Always the Latest Columbia Records PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS i i t i The fellows buy their candy +■ THE BITTER ROOT PRINTERS PUBLISHERS LITHOGRAPHERS BOOK BINDERS The Missoulian Publishing Company Missoula, Montana Co-ed: Why didn’t you find out who he was when the professor called the roll ? Another Co-ed: I did try to, but he answered to four different names. MISSOULA TRUST and SAVINGS BANK Missoula, Montana CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $250,000.00 4 Per Cent Interest Paid on Savings and Time Deposits ---THE BITTER ROOT- BUTTE HIGH CLEANERS SCHOOL “CLEANERS CANDY THAT CLEAN” SHOP PHONE 500 B. KRIGAL, A. PETERSON, Just across the street, Props. Where Brooks and Higgins Meet 506-8 South Higgins Avenue C’mon over LOGICAL Smithy: How funny a fellow would start a superstition that Friday is unlucky. Gladys: Yeah, he musta been a fish. Thomas A. Edison once said that four hours sleep was enough for anyone. Then he invented the phonograph, electric lights, moving pictures and perfected the telephone. Evidently he tried to prove his statement. Kodak Finishing SOUTH Pictures AND SIDE Frames PHARMACY Stationery McKAY ART School Supplies COMPANY Conklin’s Pens and Pencils •THE BITTER ROOT- For best in Groceries and Meat Call BOURDEAU MERC. CO., Inc. Paid Up Capital Stock .$40,000.00 S33-839 So. Higgins Ave Phones: Grocery, 610-1189; Meat, 423 Thanking you for past patronage. Hoping to receive the same in the future. I test Delivery Service in City. Sunday School Teacher: Who was born in Bethlehem? Up-to-Date Willie: Charles M. Schwab. “Let’s go” she cried in wild dismay. The poor boy said, “alas, We’ll have to walk or stay right here, The darn thing’s out of gas.” Tourist (looking at volcano) : Looks like hell, doesn’t it? Native: How those Americans have traveled! AMERICAN Senior Photos BANK AND Taken by TRUST CO. H. W. Balsley OF MISSOULA Member Federal Reserve Bank 4% Paid on Savings and PASCHAL Time Deposits STUDIO -THE BITTER ROOT— SIGNATURES “A Good Place to Trade” Peterson Drug Company DRUGS STATIONERY SCHOOL SUPPLIES KODAKS AND FILMS Three Stores to Serve You: Central Store - - - 232 Higgins Ave. Garden City Store •• - - 118 Higgins Ave. Bateman Store - - - - 337 Higgins Ave. Pag ltS •---------I 1 I I ----+