Sheridan High School - Trailblazer Yearbook (Sheridan, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 148 of the 1950 volume:

% PROPERTY OF 3 SW kC 7wAteM Elser sirman Mrs. Arthur Bieler, the fourth member of the Board of Trustees was unable to be here when the pictures were taken. he, the student body of Sheridan High School, appreciate very much the time and effort spent by each member of the board who has -elped to make our school a better foundation for education. 4 5 Alve Thomas Principal—Coach—History Don Douglas Agriculture faculty Lois Ramer Commercial 6 DORIS E. KITT 3 We, The Seniors of 1950, wish to dedicate this annual to our class sponsor, English, and Music Teacher, Mrs. Kitt, who has very faith- fully and deligently helped U3 through our four years of High School life. We sincerely hope that many more students may have the pleasure of having her as class advisor. 8 James Spring Jim Genevieve Claypool Gen Band 123 Class Vice-President 3 FHA—President 1234 Pep Club 3 4 Glee Club 1234 Annual Editor 4 Triple Trio 3 4 io Donna Wudel Shorty Glee Club 1234 Cheerleader 3 Triple Trio 234 Class Vice-President 2 Class Secretary 4 FHA-State Vice Pres. 12 3L Ben McKenzie Red Basketball-Co-capt. 23 Football 2 3 Track 3 4 S Club-Vice-Pres. 23 Student Council 4 Patricia Ehlers Pat Glee Club 1234 Cheerleader 1 Pep Club 1234 FHA 1 2 3 4 Journalism Staff 4 Office 4 Douglas Elser Doug FFA—Treasurer 1234 S Club 3 4 Football 4 Basketball 234 Co-Captain 4 Track 34 FFA Kan. City Delegate S Club Secretary and ’’’reasurer 4 S E N I O R S Donald Elser Don FFA State Farmer 3 FFA—FFA Pres. 12 4 Football-capt. 123 Basketball-capt. 12 4 Student Pres. 4 Boy's State 3 Aldene Robinson Squirt Cheerleader 4 Triple Trio 3 4 F. H. A. 34 Pep Club 3 4 Glee Club 3 4 Charles Perkins Charlie Class President 1 FFA—Vice-Pres. 123 FFA Kan. City Delegate3 Student Vice-Pres. 4 Boy's State 4 Track 1234 Donna Battle Cheery Glee Club 1234 Pep Club 3 4 FHA 3 4 Triple Trio 234 State Music Meet 4 Office 4 S E N I O R Jerry Burke Burke — FFA President 4 O FFA State Farmer 3 FFA Kansas City Delegate2 Boys’ State 3 Class President 2 Class Secretary 3 Patsy Maloney Slim Glee Club 1234 Band 1234 FHA 1 2 3 4 Triple Trio 2 3 4 Pep Club 1234 12 Geraldine Shaffer Gerry FHA 1 2 3 4 Glee Club 1234 C Pep Club 4 E N William Kaatz Rill S Club 3 4 F. F. A. 12 3 4 Football 234 Track 234 Glee Club 2 Clinton Burnett Clint FFA 1 2 3 4 Football 3 4 S Club 3 4 Track 3 4 Glee Club 1 2 f£j) Joy Butler Tiny Glee Club 124 Pep Club 4 F. H. A. 12 4 13 ttncud Left To Right: First Row . Doug Elser, Dorma Wudel, Genevieve Claypool. Second Rov : Pat Ehlers, Donna Battle, Gerry Shaffer, Joy Butler, Aldene Robinson, Patsy Maloney, Jerry Burke. Third Row: Charlie Perkins, Jim Sprang, Billy Kaatz, Don Elser, Ben McKenzie, Clinton Burnett, Joe Tezak, Mrs. Kitt, Mr. Tuckerman. THUMB-NAIL SKETCHES OF THE CUSS OF 50 NAME CHARACTERISTIC WEAKNESS 20 TEARS HENCE DYING WORDS Donna B. Singing Pete Married Why did I do it? Donna W. Talking Bus Drivers Still Talking QUIET II! Patsy M. Poping Gum Boys Ranching Dentyne Chewing Gum. Gen. C. Giggling Short- hand Model One more laugh. Joy B. Liking horses Cows Gid up Horse I WHOA lit Pat E. Smiling Red Heads I found a man at last What a gentleman I Aldene R. Fighting with Joe Joe Teaching 0—Oh Joe i i I Gerry S. Riding Broncs Cowboys Still Riding Round up time. Mrs. Kitt Trying to teach Glee Club Dentists Still trying Those Seniors, Ben M. Day Dreaming Girls Bachelor WOMEN!!!! Bill K. Always Betting Cards Dealer Jack, Queen, King. Joe T. Athletic Aldene Bench Warmer Baby it's for Notre Dame cold 11 Charlie P . Quiet Navy Army Officer Censored. Jim S. Blonde Hair Blue eyes Still Looking Never thought I'd make it. Jerry B. Gabby Brunetts President of Nat'l. F.H.A. It's about time. Clinton B . Happy go Lucky Studying President of U.S.A. It shouldn't happen to a dog. Don E. Pleasant Sandy Proud Pop Thank Heaven ! Doug E. Red Hair Blondes Horse Doctor Ah I that's all bull! • 15 ‘ityiatofuf There is a place in a far-off land known as the Land of Learn- ing, which is divided into four realms—The Realm of Youth, The Realm of Superiority, The Realm of Joy, The Realm of Wisdom. In September, 1946, there knocked for admittance on the Gate of Learning that which was from this time forward known as the Class of '50. It was composed of seventeen eager members only three of whom started their careers at Sheridan School, namely: Geraldine Shafer, and Douglas and Donald Elser. After it had been greeted by one of the keepers of the Gate of Learning—The Spirit of '50—The class was admitted into the land having promised, be- forehand, to complete certain deeds in four years time. THE REAIM OF YOUTH Led by the Spirit of '50 the Class, timed and self-conscious, started on its four years' journey, beginning in the Realm of Youth—that portion of the Land of Learning which is presided over by the Freshman, young, ardent, and hopeful. After its introduction into this Reaim by the Sophomores, an event more commonly known as Freshman initiation, the Class reali- zed it had reached its first milestone, where-in order to fulfill- the contract made with the Spirit of '50—it must organize before continuing onward. The first-class election was accordingly held. Those chosen leaders for the year were: Charlie Perkins, Presi- dent; Clint Burnett, Vice-President; Bennie McKenzie, Secretary and Treasurer. Now in the Land of Learning there was a governing body called the Student Council. This Council was composed of Representatives from each Class. Don Elser was chosen as Rep- resentative for the Class of '50. The next milestone that marked the progress of tn« Class was inscribed Freshmen Return Party. This was given in honor of the Sophomore Class and was the first social venture of the travelers and, needless to recall, was a success. In that time it was customary for the Lord Ruler of the Land of Learning to appoint a guide for these young and inexperienced travelers and so Mrs. Kitt was appointed class advisor. Thus the Class of '50, successfully completed its under------ takings and progressed steadily onward until May when the members disbanded with the understanding that all would Convene again in September. THE REALM OF SUPERIORITY A year had passed since the Class entered the Portals of Learning and now in September, 1947, it again resumed its journey, this time starting in the Realm of Superiority —relegated to a people known as The Wise Sophmores —with twenty members. 16 One member of the class, Kathy Jones, was lost to this ori- ginal membership, and three new ones were added; Donald Brooks, Marlene Trentman, and Robert Young. As in the preceding year. It was necessary to stop at the first milestone to reorganize and select its leaders; Jerry Burke, President; Donna Wudel, Vice President; Rose Williams, Secretary and Treasurer; Don Elser, Class Representative; and Mrs. Kitt, class sponser. And so the class, led by the Spirit of '50, interested in the studies of Mathmatics, Science, and Language, and the many activi- ties of the Land of Learning—progressed merrily on its way until it reached a second milestone, where it was called upon to duly initiate all incoming Freshman. It was during this year also that some of its members. Don and Doug Elser, Jerry Bruke, Jim Spring, and Charlie Perkins, were sent as representatives to the F.F.A. Convention in Kansas City. The boys were active in the Field of Sports and Conducted themselves therein accreditably. The remainder of the year passed without event, and in May, led by the Spirit of ‘50 the Class completed the second lay of it3 journey. REALM OF JOY It has been three years since the Class of '50 has knocked on the Gate of Learning for admittance and now it was again assembled this time in the Realm of Jcy, which belongs exclusively to that delightful race known as Juniors. At this time three familiar faces, those of Rose Williams, Robert Young, and Donald Brooks, were found to be missing and one new member, Idene Robinson, sought admission to the ranks of the Class of '50; T) us making a total of sixteen. The first milestone to which the spirit of '50 led the Class was inscribed, Junior Election. There the Class stopped to choose as its leaders: Jim Spring, President; Genevieve Claypool, Vice President; Jerry Burke, Secretary and Treasurer; Joe Tezak, Class Representative; and Mrs. Kitt, Class Sponser. During the long journey through the Realm of Joy many of the Class of '50 distinguished themselves in Football, Basketball,- Track and Music. The Class also added another achievement to its long record when it won the Amateur Contest sponsered by the F.H.A. and F.F.A. organn zations. Finally the Class arrived at that milestone indeed symbolic of the Realm of Joy which is enscribed Junior Prom. Genevieve ClavDool was crowned princess of this memoralle event and it is not too presumptive to mention that it was one of the most succ- essful events of its kind we held. Another enjoyable milestone was reached when the Mothers of the Junior and Senior Classes honored those people with the Junior- Senior Banquet. And so, having reached the last milestone, the Class of '50 completed its journey into the Realm of Joy. THE REALM OF WISDCM Three-fourths of the Class of ' 50's journey had been success- fully completed and now, embarking upon the fourth and last stage of the journey, the Class entered the Realm of V.'isdom which is consigned to that high and mighty tribe—The Seniors. We gained a new member, Joy Butler, who returned to Sheridan to complete her Senior year, and lost one member, Marlene Trentman. Again the first milestone to be passed was the election of the leaders; Jim Spring, President; Joe Tezak, Vice President; Donna Wudel, Secretary and Treasurer; Bennie McKenzie, Class Rep- resentative; and again we chose Mrs. Kitt our Class Sponser. Engrossed in the study of Chemistry, Speech, and the Social Sciences, the Class journeyed onward until December seventeenth, where they stopped at the Senior Ball milestone to sponser a de- lightful Christmas Ball. Leaving that milestone, the Class of '50 hurried on to ac- complish its given deeds and to finish its journey. The organiza- tion and completion of the Trailblazer was one of those deeds. On this journey many members of the Senior Class received high honors. Genevieve Claypool was elected as editor of our Annual. Donna Wudel was elected State Vice President of the F.H.A. Don- Elser, Jerry Burke, and Charlie Perkins, were chosen as dele- gates to Boy's State which was held in Dillon. Aldene Robinson, was elected by the Senior Class, as Good Citizen or D.A.R. for the year. She was also chosen as one of the Cheer Leaders. Donna Wudel was the winner of the County prize for the best essay in the Tuberculosis Contest. Soon the Class started on the last lap of its journey. In May it again came to that famous milestone, the Junior Prom. Here Genevieve Claypool, one of the members of the Class reigned as Queen while the rest of the Class of '50 were guests of the Jun- iors. Sneak day, taken late in the Spring was the time that the members of the class realized that their days at Sheridan Hi$i were about over. Then came Baccalaureate services and Commence- ment. The journey through the Land of Learning was completed, '•vith sad looks on our faces, seventeen seniors duly rewarded were led by the Spirit out of the Land of Learning and passed into History. It is to Mrs. Kitt that we give the credit for making our years at Sheridan High so successful. Without her four years of aiding the class of '50, we would never have accomplished such high decrees of honor. We, The Senior Class of 1950, give you thanks from the bottom of our hearts. 18 THE CLASS OF 1950. Magic Crystal—bring to light the future of the class of -1-950-----the class of might. The crystal clouds, and then with the quickness of lightening and magic, it changes and shows to us the first of this class's future. What is this? Cactus and desert—must be Texas. Why there is Joy Butler, just as little and tiny as ever, taking life easy reading a book. Golly! Such a nice ranch. Always knew she would settle down on one. Wait ! Magic Crystal, don't change yet; the name on that book looks very familiar. Uh—huh ! Riders of the Texas Range by Gerry—Zane Gray—Shaffer. Our very own Gerry, an author. Now, show me again, another of the class of '50. A football field? Yes, a roar goes up from the crowd--------a cheerleader who resembles Aldene Robinson gives a yell for old Notre Dame. A great big lad runs off the field. That must be the coach patting him on the back; and he's saying something. Maybe I can read his lips. Oh, yes, he's saying, Thanks, Tezak------the boys needed that water. The crystal is changing again and this time it is a great big city. New York—if I'm not mistaken. Yes, there i3 the Empire State Building, and the Metropolitan Opera House. Donna Battle is going through the door. I'll bet she is a famous star, and appears here every night. Whoops ! She does all right---she has to ! From the looks of the pail and the bucket, she is the janitress. That must be the building of the New York Times newspaper just down the block. And who is that person in the comer tear—■ ing out her hair and screaming at the newsbovs? Genevieve!! Genevieve Claypool, the editor. Just think she got her start— as editor of the annual ! Just across the street is a boxing palladium and a huge pic- ture denoting the night's fight. Let's see if I can read it. They look kind of familiar. Ha ! Ha ! They ought to. Pretty Boy McKenzie vs Pat Ehlers, The Greatest Woman Wrestler in the World ! The crystal changes again, and this time it shows a brightly lit nightclub, The Goldust Bar, owned and operated by IP tsy Maloney. That slinky character with the handlw-bar mustache at the black-jack table dealing cards for all he is worth is Bill Kaatz-----yessir, always knew he would be a big shot. 19 The lights are off now and the floor show is going to begin. First on the program, The Two Sons starring Don and Doug Elser in a graceful exhibition of ballet. Oh, noli Wait! Wait! This is too good to miss-----but no, time is a fleeting, and the crystal changes again. This time it is a glimpse of the Olympics of I960 and running madly down the track in the hundred-yard dash is Charlie Perkins. Seems I did hear something once to the effect that people just didn't send letters air-mail anymore; they just give than to Perkins. By the way, crystal ball, what happened to Jim Spring? He was going to get a trucking job and make nothing but money. Ah, there he is, and driving a truck, too. Madison's delivery truck!! High in the mountains of the Ruby Valley is a train of mules and an old prospector who strangely resembles Donna Wudel. Someone called her a gold-digger once, and she took it literally. A change in the crystal brings the University of Missoula to our eyes, and here we find Clinton Burnett who is working on his favorite hobby. He only goes to school because there isn't any- thing else to do. The crystal turns black; only this time it isn't a matter of change. It is merely colored by the explosion of the next scene which it is to show us. Here we find Jerry Burke, the mad scien- tist, industriously working on a new lipstick that won't rub off. It seems that he has had a great deal of experience with lipstick and knows just exactly what he is doing. And now the lights go up, the crystal is merely a glass ball, and we sit back to admire that greatest of classes-----1950. 20 Ti lCt Know Yea All, that we the Class of 1950, Sheridan High School, Town of Sheridan, County of Madison, United States of America, fearing an untimely and uncalled for end, and being in perfect health, and of sound minds at the present time (a fact to which our dear teachers will attest) and of almost superhuman un- derstanding, crammed full of perfect knowledge of this, our dear school, do therefore proclaim this to be our Last Will and Testa- ment hereby revoking all precious Wills and Testaments or promises made by the Class or members thereof. All our real property, or otherwise, we leave as follows: Article I To our beloved school in general, we leave bars on the win- dows to make the building look more realistic. Article II To Mr. Tuckerman, our Superintendent, we leave a ball and chain to see if he can keep next years seniors in school any better than he did us. Article III To the faculty, we leave the memory of the most brilliant, original, benevolent, lovable, docile, and studious class that has ever issued forth from the doors of Sheridan High School. Article IV To our class advisor, Mrs. Kitt, we leave wonderment at what she had done to deserve our class. Article V To the remaining students we leave the teachers who hope that they will be more receptive and diligent scholars. Article VI Our property, personal, real, material, and otherwise we be- quest and give as follows: I, Joy Butler, leave my long curly lashes to Mary Jane Eby to go with her pretty brown eyes. I, Doug Elser, leave my red hair and freckles to Phyllis Bab- cock. 21 I, Jerry Burke, leave my loving Irish ways to Fred Braach. I, Geraldine Shaffer, leave my abilitv of breaking horses to Garry Lee Preston. I, Don Elser, leave my gold tooth filling to Bob Sprague. I, Donna Wudel, leave my ability to outtalk Mr. Thomas on the subject of women, to Mary Lou Marsh. I, Clinton Burnett, leave my ability of catching a feminine heart, to Paul Moore. I, Joe Allan Tezak. leave my mustache and height plus my cur- ly black hair to Lee Sphuler. I, Aldene Robinson, leave with the hope that Bonnie Kelly and I will establish the Madison County Old-Maids' Home. I, Patsy Maloney leave my ability of catching a male heart to Ruth Mantha. I, Pat Ehlers, leave my ability to catch a man, cave women style, to Joanne Reeves. I, Charlie Perkins, leave my quiet manner to Ernie Bock. I, Genevieve Claypool, leave my ability of being a man-hater, to Joan Wright. I, Jim Spring, leave ray curly locks and store-clerking abili- ty to Bill Steiner. I, Donna Battle, leave my ability to keep quiet in class to Helen Mayo. I, Ben McKenzie, leave my honorable ratings in my subjects to Nyssa Griffith. I, Mrs. Kitt, leave the joy of being driven to distraction by class plays and Junior Prom preparations to Mr. Thomas. All the rest of our property not herein disposed of, such as bronze records of our Class deeds, loving nooks, favorite parking places, love missives, and so forth, we leave to the faculty to dispose of as they see fit. The Foregoing Testament, is by the Senior Class of 1950 signed, sealed, published as, and declared to be its Last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, who, of its request and in the presence of each other, subscribed our names as writer thereof. Aldene Robinson Attorney Charles Perkins Notary Public 22 rs e £ ? y ycMMnt 'yj. 24 snoRouo 26 Ione Herzog Clark Hansen 28 Sc oaC SCHOOL CAUL: DER OF ACTIVITIES Sept, 6 School begins it 7 Football season commences ii 15 F. H. A. Picnic ii 16 Frosh Initiation Party ii 22 F. F. A. Initiation Party ii 23 Junior Picnic Oct. 4 Sadie Hawkins Party Nov. 14 Basket Ball Started it 24 Thanksgiving Dec. 8 F. F. A. - F. H. A. Banouet Dec. 17 Senior Ball Dec. 22 Christmas Program Feb. 17 F. F. A. -F. H. A. Minstrel Show Mar. 2-4 District Basket Ball Tournament Mar. 9 F. H. A. Mother - Daurf-ter Banquet Mar. 17 F. F. A. - F. H. A. Amateur Program Apr. 1 Senior Play • Senior Sneak Day May 20 Baccalaureate May 23 Graduation May 25 School Closes ctutctcea 30 St«ccCe«tt @ uc«tctt First Row: Left to Right: Don Elser, Charles Perkins, Lee Spuhler. Second Row: Jim Spring, Harry Odden, Ben McKenzie, Bob Sprague, Brian Walters. Third Row: lone Herzog, Patsy Brunner, Mary Jane Eby, and Superintendent, Pinerson Tuckerman- . , Officers: Don lser, President; Charles Perkins, Vice-Pres- ident; Lee Spuhler, Secretary Treasurer. The student coucil is a student organization, composed of representatives form each class, that sponsors such student enter- tainment as the National School Assembly programs, school parties, and other popular activities for the student body. 31 'D'tflrtuztic @kt First Row: Mrs. Kitt, Patsy Maloney, Donna Wudel, Pat Ehlers, Aldene Robinson, Donna Battle, Genevieve Claypool. Second row: Bill Kaatz, Bennie McKenzie, Douglas Elser, Donald Elser, Charles Perkins, Jerry Burke, Clinton Burnett, James Spring. The activities of the Speech Class this year consisted as, usual of dramatics, debate, declamations, and oratory. The class made a number of public appearances which included the presenta- tion of a three act play in the spring. June Mad , two one-act plays, Grandmother Nick given at the Carnival in November and Grandfather Goes Hunting given for the P. T. A. in February. Declamations and debates were given before the assembly and other organizations. 32 The typing II and shorthand II classes, under Mrs. Ramer's supervision, took the responsibility of collecting and organizing the material for the Passamari this year as there was no Journal- ism class. The class organized themselves as a paper staff and each week the material was published in the Madison County Forum. The organization was as follows: Editor, Donna Wudel; Asso- ciate Editor, Mary Lou Marsh; Manager, Pat Ehlers; H. S. Editor, Geraldine Shaffer; Grade Editor, Joy Butler; Class reporters. Senior, Jerry Burke; Junior, Bonnie Kelly; Sophomore, Doris Jackson; Freshman, Sylvia Schulz, Society Editor, Genevieve Oaypol The girls should- be complimented on their efforts in publish- ing the Passamari because it meant added work and time to their regular courses. 33 Aldene Robinson, ary Lou Marsh, and Bonnie Kelly, were cho- sen Cheer Leaders for the High School, at a special assembly held at the beginning of the school year. They have been very successful and deserve a great deal of praise for their efforts. The uniforms, which they chose and de- signed, were novel and attractive and consisted of white satin blouses with purple ties, and purple satin skirts decorated with sequins. The cheer leaders, attended all of the Basket ball and Foot- ball games, and. they were especially noticed for the pep and act— tions which were put forth. They aslo organized a Pep Club hich was the most outstanding one in the history of the School. 34 'Pcfc SfyC d Front row: Left to right Cheerleaders Aldene Robinson, Mary Lou Marsh, and Bonnie Kelly. Second rcw: Pat Ehlers, Doris Shaffer, lone Herzog, Phyllis Babcock, Joanne Reeves, Carolyn Braach, Janice Baker, Marilyn Robinson, Sharon Ehlers, Donna Wudel, and Patsy Brunner. Third row: Sharon Long, Betty Weingart Genevieve Claypool, Patsy Maloney, Doris Jackson, Ann Bieler, LaRoyce Rose, Joy Butler, Helen Mayo, Marple Brim, Betty Jane Garrison, and Mr. Brim. Fourth row: Mary Jane Eby, Nina Miller Shirley Baker, Nyssa Griffith, Sandra Foster, Sylvia Schulz, Carol Wright, Geraldine Shaffer, Donna Battle, and Ruth Mantha. Back row: Jerry Burke, Ben McKenzie, Bill Kaatz, Charlie Ferkins, Jack Bennetts, Bob Stone, John Allhands, and Garry Lee Preston. The Pep Club was a very active club this year with Patsy Brunner as its leader. They drilled at the games with Lima, and Ennis. The members brdered T-shirts and made white skirts for their uniforms. The other officers were: Vice-President, Jerry Burke: Secretary—Phyllis Babcock; Treasurer, Doris Jackson and Ben McKenzie. The cheerleaders were: Aldene Robinson, Mary Lou Marsh, Bonnie Kelly, and Patsy Brunner as an alternate. The Pep Club has done a great job this year supporting the team and they deserve 15 rahs for all of their splendid co-operation and good work 1 35 First Row: Doris Jackson, Ann Bieler, Patsy Brunner, Mary Jane Eby, Genevieve Claypool, Doris Shaffer, Bonnie Kelly, Shirley Baker, Aidene Robinson, Donna Wudel. Second Row: lone Herzog, Phyllis Babcock, Patsy Maloney, Joanne Reeves, Sandy Foster, La- Royce Rose, Joy Butler, Margie Brim, Geraldine Shaffer, Donna Battle, Miss Eakman. Third Row: Pat Ehlers, Betty Weingart, Nina Miller, Nyssa Griffith, Sylvia Schulz, Carol Wright, Helen Mayo Mary Lou Marsh, Elaine Hunt, Betty Jane Garrison. The F. H. A. Chapter participated in many activities this year. These activities included initiation, high school picnics, Sadie Hawkins Party with Twin Bridges, and Virginia City, as in- vited guests. Slumber Party, Mother-Daughter Banquet, Come-as-you- are Party, Joint F. F. A.—F. H. A. Minstrel and Amateur Hour. The Chapter also helped with the District Convention at Twin Bridges, at which Donna Wudel presided as President. Bonnie Kelly was elected District Secretary for the following year. Officers of the Chapter and Donna Wudel, state vice-president, attended the State Convention at Great Falls. The officers of the year 1949—50 were: President—Genevieve Claypool; Vice-President—Doris Shaffer; Secretary---Bonnie Kelly; Treasurer—Mary Jane Eby; Parliamentarian, Shirley Baker; History- Patsy Brunner; Reporter, Ann Louise Bieler; Musician---------Doris Jackson; Song Leader—Aidene Robinson; Chapter Advisor-Miss Eakman Chapter Mother—Mrs. Robinson. 36 First Row: Patsy Brunner, Brian Walter, Phil Norton, Doris Jackson, Jack Bennetts, Keith Burnett, Jerry Robinson, lone Herzog. Second Row: Margery Brim, Bonnie Kelly, Shirley Baker, Mary Lou Marsh, Director: Mrs. Kitt, . Thornton Newlove, Nyssa Griffith, Phyllis Babcock, Patsy Maloney, Doris Shafer, Ann Bieler, and Ed Ashford. This year the band was composed of nineteen members. They appeared at all the football and basketball games during the year, and showed their ability to support the team. They also Dlayed at the basketball tournament in Butte, the Christmas Program and Com- mencement. The band has been a great success. Their success is due to two factors; the beginners band which has acted as a feeder to the main band, and the able direction of Mrs. Kitt. The graduating toll will not take many members from the band, so prospects are especially high for an even better band next year. 38 First row: Doris Shaffer, Phyllis Babcock, Ione Herzog, Margery Brim, Aldene Robinson, Joy Butler, Betty Jane Garrison, Patsy Brunner, Bonny Kelly, Donna Wudel. Second row: Mrs. Kitt, director, Betty Lou Weingart, Pat Ehlers, Shirley Baker, Doris Jackson, Carol Wright, La Royce Rose, Ann Bieler, Helen Mayo, Nyssa Griffith, Ruth Mantha, Donna Battle. Third row: Nina Miller, Mary J. Eby, Patsy Maloney, Genevieve Claypool, Geraldine Shaffer, Elaine Hunt, Sylvia Schulz, Mary Lou Marsh, Sandy Foster. During the past year the Girls' Chorus, which has been a very active organization in the school, was again organized under the direction of Mrs. S. P. Kitt. The accompanists for the year were Aldene Robinson, Doris Jackson, and Mary Lou Marsh. Bonnie Kelly and Phyllis Babcock served as librarians. The Girls' Chorous makes several public appearances during the year. These include programs for P. T. A., Christmas, Bacca- laureate, and Commencement. Last spring the Girls' Chorus, and the Band, presented a full length concert. 39 Seated Left to right: Donna Wudel, Director, Mrs. Kitt, Patsy Maloney. Standing left to right: Donna Battle, Ann Bieler, Aldene Robinson, Mary Lou Marsh, Doris Jackson, Genevieve Claypool, and Phyllis Babcock. The Triple Trio, under the supervision of Mrs. Kitt, sang at the Elks' Memorial, P.T.A., Kiwanis, American Legion, and the school programs. First row: Jack Bennetts, Don Elser, Doug-Elser, Lee Spuhler, Joe Tezak, Charlie Perkins, Jim Spring, Jerry Burke, Keith Burnett, Jerry Robinson. Second row: Bob Stone, David Sanks, Ernie Bock, John Magnus, Bill Steiner, Fay Long, Ken Long, Brian Walter, Mr. Douglas. Third Row: Bill Kaatz, Harry Odden, John Allhands, Fred Braach, Paul Moore, Gary Lee Preston, Ken Funk, Frank Claypool, and Clint Burnett. Highlights of this year's F.F.A. activities included: Joint F.F.A.-F.H.A. Banquet, joint chapter meetings, joint initiations, spring community-clean-up program; attendance at state and dis- trict conventions; attendance at Montana Mid—Winter Fair, and taking part in Butte F.F.A.-4H Livestock show and sale. The Amateur and Minstrel- shows were also sponsored by this organiza- tion. 41 F.F.A. 1949-1950 OFFICERS Left to right: Doug Elser, Treasurer; Charlie Perkins, Vic- President; Jim Spring, Reporter; Joe Tezak, Sentinel; Don Elser, Past President, and 1949 State Farmer; Lee Spuhler, Secretary; Jerry Burke, President, and 1949 State Fanner, 42 Athletics 0 aat6 l£ First row: Left to right: Ken Loo?, Brian Walter, Kmie Bock, John Mahnos, and Lee Sphuler. Second row: Gerald Barney, Harry Cdden, Dong ELser, and Gerry Lee Preston. Third row: Jim Spring, Fred Braach, Joe Tezak, Don Fleer (captain), Bill Kaat , Clinton Burnett. Absent when pictore was taken was Bob Sprague. The football team had a very successful 1%9 season. It went through the season without a defeat in the district. The local team scored 178 points to M for their opponents in conference play. Bob Sprague, the quarterback, was injured in the Boulder game and was unable to play In the Championship Gazsve. Bis loss helped inspire the team to a 27-6 victory over Fnnls Hitti. The team played Belgrade for the Four Fivers District Cha� oions i p and lost 22-25, the only loss of the season. Belgrade won the 3tate Championship. Our successful season was doe to the excel lent coaching of Mr. Alvs J. Thomas. Jjhen a.?? vs £71711$ Don Elser Center Freddy Braach Guard Doug Elser Guard Joe Tezak Forward Bill Steiner Forward 46 ‘SaA etMt Hearn Kneeling: Manager: Jerry Robinson and Coach Alve J. Thomas. First Row: Bill Steiner, Fred Braach, Ben McKenzie, Don Elser, Joe Tezak, Doug Elser, and Gerald Barney. Back Rovl Keith Burnett, John magnus, Ernie Bock, Harry Odden, Jim Spring, Clint Burnett, Brian Walter, Lee Sphuler, and Fay,Long. Sheridan had a very successful season defeating two strong class B teams, Dillon, $0-45 and Anaconda Central 43-35, and then going to place second in the District, losing to Whitehall, 43-35. Sheridan wound up with 16 wins and 6 losses. In the conference, Sheridan won 12, and lost two. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Sheridan— 1 O • • • • • • • • 45 Sheridan— —48 22 Sheridan— —36 . . 50 Sheridan— —44 . . 27 Sheridan— —75 • • 9 Dillon Tournament Sheridan— —37 . . 60 Sheridan— CO i • • 35 Sheridan— —46 37 Sheridan— —31 54 Sheridan— —69 30 Sheridan— —43 • • 35 Sheridan— —67 a Sheridan— —34 41 Sheridan— —69 23 Sheridan— -49 40 .-17 61 •••••••••• Sheridan— —57 • • 33 Sheridan— —61. 41 Sheridan— —51 B. 38 District Tournament Sheridan— —49 . . .11 Sheridan— —48 Ennis 22 Sheridan— —35 Whitehall . 1090 806 48 's’ First Row: Gerald Barney, Clinton Burnett, Don Elser, Doug Elser, Freddy Braach, B0b Sprague, Bin Steiner, Joe Tezak, Ben McKenzie, and Jim Spring. Second Row: Jerry Robinson, Brian Walters, Ernie Bock, Bill Kaatz, Lee Spugler, Garry Lee Preston, and Mr. Thomas. The S Club sponsered the following activities for the year: Initiation, parties for the High School, laws for keeping people off the school lawn, keeping the gym floor clean, and keeping the locker room and equipment in good shape. The officers are as follows: President, Joe Tezak: Vice- President, Ben McKenzie; Secretary-Treasurer, Doug Elser; report- er, Clinton Burnett, and Mr. Thomas Advisor. 49 '7'uzc 7e z H First Row: Left to Right. Lee Spuhler, Ken Long, Doug Fleer, Hill Steiner, Joe Tezak, Fred Breach. Second Row: Coach Thomas, Jack Henr.etts, Fay Long, Ben McKenzie, Brian Walter, Hob Sprague, Harry Odder., Don User, Clint Burnett, Jerry Robinson, Manager, The track tear, wae very successful in tnair part.iOifiat.ion the track seets this year. They entered the District m et Dillon, the aieets in Twin Bridges and Boulder, and the §taU meet in Missoula. Thev did their best in all of them and Coach Thomas was well pleased with their success. Seventh First row: Left to right: Arthur Bieler, Beverly Peterson, Lanell Tuckerman, Carla Salmonsen, Bernice Ramer, Gerda Glick, Ella Ray Elser, Ida Johnson, Monty Robinson. Second row: Manes Burton, John Woodward, D. C. Hodges, Jimmy Brandon, Mike Perkins, Neal Barth, Jimmy Hansen, Mike Reynolds. Third row: Marilyn Robinson, Janice Baker, Donna Hjark, Carolyn Braach, Sharon Long, Claudine Pickett, Gloria Costle, Mary Wright, Sharon Ehlers. Fourth row: Ellis Donegan, Jack Jones, Anson Reynolds, Larry Schulz, Jay Shafer, Doug Salmonsen, Walter Salmonsen, Bill Jansen Lonnie’Stringham, Phil Norton. Absent when the picture was taken were Doris Talbot and Duane Prewett. The activities for the year were: The annual Christmas pro- gram, the Infantile Paralysis Drive, the Jr. Red Cross, the Tuber- culosis Drive, the Charles Russell Memorial Fund, the Pet Parade, and the Band. 55 Left to Right: Philip Norton, Neal Barth, Jay Shaffer, George Ellinghouse, Bill Janson, Jack Jones, Orville Bock, Larry Schultz and tiHis Donegan. Team Members not shown: Arthur Beiler, Monty Robinson, Walter Salmonsen. The team won over naif its games against Twin Bridges, State Orphans Home, Ennis, Virginia City and Blaine Public of Butte. Other Athletics are: The Jr. High Football team played two games. The Freshman were defeated in the annual game. The Jr. High Tumbling Team gave several exhibitions between Basketball games. The Jr. High Cross Country Team won Several places in the annual Legion Race. Tv-fexT c uj Left to Right, First Row: Janice Baker, Marilyn Robinson Beverly Peterson, Lanell Tuckerman, Bernice Ramer, Ida Johnson, Ella Ray Elser, Mary Wright, Sharon Ehlers, Carolyn Braach. Second Kow: Jack Jones, Jay Shaffer, Sharon Long, Claudine Pickett , Gloria Costle, D. C. Hodges, Arthur Bieler. Activities: Programs were given at each meeting, and over the loud speakersystem to members and guests. This program was re- corded and the recording was later given at another meeting. Many members of the club participate in the high school band. CONGRATULATIONS TO A FINE SENIOR CLASS AND FACULTY MiK.andMrs. E ARX K.RoOTH ROOTH STUDIO TEL.S68? BUTTE, iONT. 206 V PARK ST CONGITATJOJIL ATT IONS HO U H£ GRADUATES or SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1950 ROCKV MOUNTAIN SIPO-tRITM N'S ASSOCIATION OF BUTTE UO[HN STTA N¥ON ■DMWESOQHENTr Xtt e's T umbLjJ 4 1j ec I 5 Licensed- 7? « 7WA-C f L v CettCrI 5 PAone-T.9.-87 SHOP PENNEYS FOR-A THRIFTY 50 J.C.PENNEY CO. BUTTE, MONT. 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