Sheridan High School - Trailblazer Yearbook (Sheridan, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 62 of the 1951 volume:

The Senior Class of 1951 presents In this building, six members of the senior class attended their entire twelve years of school- ing. To them and to the rest, it holds many fond and dear memories that are never to be forgotten by any of them. ediecrfiott We, the Senior Class of 1951, find it necessary to dedicate our annual to two of the finest people we have ever had the pleasure of knowing. To Mr. Brim goes this dedication for his loyalty and de- votion to Sheridan High School and all of its students during the many years that have already gone by and for all the ones that will come in the future. To Coach A. J. Thomas we would also dedicate this book. For being our class advisor during our four years in high school, we take this means of expressing our sincere appreci- ation and gratitude for a job well done. wtcL We, the student body of Sheridan High School, appreciate very much the time and effort spent by each member of the board who has helped to make our school a better foundation for education. Mrs. Arthur Bieler, the fourth member of the Board of Trustees was unable to be here when the pictures were taken. It is a pleasure to be able to compliment the Class of 1951 on their fine work on Trailblazer. I sincerely hope that the pages of this book in later years will be reminders of happy and carefree days for each one of you. May your future be bright and your dreams, at least partially fulfilled. Sincerely, Emerson Tuckerman 3 0? ZCutty Alve Thomas: Principal--Coach--History Doris Kitt: Music--English Lois Ramer: Commercial--Journalism Fred Brim: Mathematics 4 og 95 NAOMI RUTH MANTHA ” Ruthie Pep Club, President I, 2, 3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Triple Trio 4; Passamari 4; Class Secretary-Treasurer 4; F. H. A. 1,2,4. ROBERT FRANKLIN SPRAGUE Hoyt Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball, Captain, 1.2,4; Track 1.2, 3,4; S Club 1,2,3, 4; F. F. A. I; Class President 3; Class Vice President 2, 4; Class Representative 2; Boys' State 3; Band 1,2,4; Chorus 1,4; High School Week 4. FREDERICK LOUIS BRAACH Fred” Football 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,4; Track 1,3,4; s” Club 2,3,4; F.F. A. 1.2,3; Class President 4; Class Vice President 3; Chorus 1,4. ERNEST THOMAS BOCK Bucko Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2,3,4; F F- A- 2,3,4; ”s Club 3,4; Chorus 4: Class Representative 4. 5 BONITA JEAN KELLY Bonnie” Glee Club i,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 3,4; Passamari 4; Girls' State Representative 3; F. H. A., Secretary I, 2, 3,4; Band 3,4; Class Secretary-Treasur- er 2. MARY LOU MARSH Digby” Band2, 3,4; Class Secretary-Treasurer I; F. H. A. Treasurer 1,2 3.4; Triple Trio 2, 3,4; Pep Club I, 2, 3,4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Student Council Vice President 2, Secretary-Treasurer 4; D. A, R. 4; Citizen of the Year 4; Co-Valedictorian. HELEN LORRAINE MAYO Glee Club 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Band 4; Passamari 4; Class Secretary- Treasurer 3; Trailblazer Editor 4; F, H. A. 1,2,3,4; Co- Valedictorian. LEE SPUHLER Student President 4; Student Secretary- Treasurer 3; Class President 1,2; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; S Club 4; F. F. A., President 4, Secre- tary 1,2, 3;Boys' State 3; Boys' Nation 3; Chorus I. PHYLLIS JO ANN BABCOCK Babe Passamari 4; Band 3, 4; F. H. A., President State Convention, 1,2, 3,4; Glee Club 1,2, 3,4; Triple Trio 2,3,4; PeP club • 2, 3,4; Junior Princess 3; Senior Queen 4. 6 WILLIAM CARL STEINER Bill Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Track 3,4; F. F, A. Reporter I, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ State 3; S” Club 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2,4; Class Representative 1. PAUL HUBERT MOORE Tall Paul” Football 4; Basketball 4; F. F. A. 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 1,4; S” Club 4; Salutatorian. MARY JANE EBY Janie Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3,4; Pas- sam ari 4; Triple Trio 4; Class Vice Pres- ident 2; Class Representative 3; F. H. A. Treasurer, State Convention 2, 3,4. GARRY LEE PRESTON Heavy Football 1,2, 3,4; Track Manager 2; S” Club 3,4; F. F. A. 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,4; Basketball Manager 4; National Boy Scout Jamboree 4. JOANNE REEVES Jo- Pep Club 3,4; F. H. A. 2, 3; Passamari 4. 7 Setti i Swifts ?95t In the high school, all was dark and quiet except for the continuous ticking of the clock in the office. The busy hum of school life was hushed, and the bright (?) faces of the stu- dents and faculty had vanished. Suddenly a strange sight appeared. Into the library came troops, in groups, in pairs, or singly, a class of books--books that were battered and torn, books rebound, books with not a show of wear, and heavy, clumsy ones that contained a fund of knowledge. Presently, closing the door behind her, came a book that reminded one of Mrs. Kitt but proved to be an English literature. She took her place at the desk and called the roll for the preparation of a theme which was to be handed in at the end of that period. It was a hard theme, for the topic which was given was The History of the Class of 1951 During its Four Years at Sheridan High. The first book called on was First Year Algebra. Gathering the tattered covers about her, she stood up and began to speak in low, melodious tones that reminded one of Mary Lou Marsh. Of the original class that had entered the first grade in 1939. only these were left when the class of 1951 entered high school in the fall of 1947: Louise Johnson, Paul Moore, Fred Braach, Garry Lee Preston, Bill Steiner, Lee Spuhler, and Mary Lou Marsh. In the eyes of the seniors, this class looked green, but in their own estimation, it was the best class in the whole school. This class, consisting of the present personnel except Mary Jane Eby and Ernie Bock, organized under the supervision of Mr, Thomas, and elected the following of- ficers: president, Lee Spuhler; vice president, Bob Sprague; secretary-treasurer, Mary Lou Marsh; class representative, Bill Steiner. Only one member was lost during the year, Joanne Reeves. This class was initiated in the ordinary fashion. Everyone will remember Lee as Cupid, Phyllis as a cowboy, Helen as a negro mammy_______________, The freshmen return party was also given in honor of the sophomore class. One of the main achievements and first ventures of the class during this year was the production of a play, For the Glory of St. Patrick,' in an assembly before the high school. The freshman history wouldn’t be complete without the mention of a poem that is des- tined to have its place in the hall of (?)......titled One Day in May, and written by Garry Lee Preston. At the back of the room was quite a distrubance. A book of Fred's had produced the last thing in slang, and one of Joanne’s was giggling over it, for all the world like Joanne her- self. Having called attention to himself, Fred was next asked to read his theme. First ex- plaining that his literary talents had inspired him to write in rhyme, he read: They organized as Sophomores, Most all the classes do; Lee Spuhler was the president. He made a good one, too. Vice president was Mary Jane, Bonnie, treasurer, Bob Sprague represented us. In all that did occur. 9 During this year, the class gained three new members, Mary Jane Eby, Gerald Barney, and Ernie Bock; and lost two, Pat Hansen, and Evelyn Roe. The most important class ac- tivity was the initiation of the freshmen, a privilege given solely to the sophomores. A U. S. History then was called on, who, inspired with many battles within, read in a savage tone that reminded one of Paul Moore, the following warlike account: In the early part of September, 1949, the junior class elected Bob Sprague as president, Gerald Barney as vice president, Helen Mayo as secretary-treasurer, and Mary Jane Eby as representative, with Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Ramer as advisors. During the year, the class gained Nyssa Grif- fith and Joanne Reeves, and lost Gerald Barney and Louise Johnson. Two important honors were bestowed on members of the class during the year: Lee was elected as secretary-treas- urer of Student Council, and Bonnie was selected as FHA secretary of the District for ’50 and 51. As in the custom, the class sponsored the Junior Prom in the spring, and the Junior-Sen- ior Banquet was given by the mothers in honor of these classes. At last, the English Literature called on an anxious book, very much like Bill Steiner, and he hurried up to the front and began: The Class of 1951 returned last September as seniors in Sheridan High. Other classes had warned the members of the responsibilities of seniority, but the class feared them not; in fact, found them quite enjoyable. Fred Braach was elected president; Bob Sprague, vice president; Ruth Mantha, secretary-treasurer; Ernie Bock, representative; with Mr. Thomas, advisor. One member, Nyssa Griffith, was lost: making a total of 14, seven girls and seven boys. The annual Senior Ball was sponsored by the seniors and given on December 23. It was a hearty success. There were many honors conferred upon seniors during this year. Bonnie was our rep- resentative to Girls' State; and Lee, Bob, and Bill were representatives to Boys' State, Lee being chosen to represent Montana at Boys' Nation in Washington D. C. Lee was also elect- ed as president to the Student Body; Mary Lou as secretary-treasurer. Helen Mayo was elect- ed as Trailblazer editor. Phyllis and Lee did their duties well as presidents of FHA and FFA. Bonnie and Mary Lou were cheerleaders during the year, and Mary Lou was chosen for the DAR award for citizenship. Garry Lee earned a trip to Valley Forge for the National Boy Scout Jamboree. The speech play, One Mad Night , was one of the last of the many happy ventures of the class. The annual Junior Prom was given in honor of the class in May, at which Phyllis Babcock reigned as queen. The senior sneak day was taken in the spring, and the Junior- Senior Banquet was enjoyed again (perhaps a bit wistfully by these seniors). The class history would not be complete without a mention of the greatest surprise of the year, the winning of the first prize in the FFA-FHA Amateur Contest. It was not until the last two weeks that the seniors really realized how close they were to leaving their years at Sheridan High. During this time, they enjoyed their senior privi- leges. All too fast came Baccalaureate and Commencement, at which these seniors receiv- ed their diplomas, and also received the titles of 'graduates'. With this, the book returned to its seat. The English Literature looked pleased; however, at that moment a distant buzzer was heard. The books trooped out, leaving the room as it was before, but not until they had given three cheers for SHS; three cheers for the faculty; and fifteen rahs for the Class of 1951. 10 2Um tom We, the high and mighty senior class of Sheridan High School in the State of Mon- tana, County of Madison, Town of Sheri- dan, situated and located on the corners of Madison and Poplar Streets, being of sound mind, of disposing memory, duly make and establish this last will and testament. To the faculty we leave the initials we carved on our desks. To Coach Thomas we leave the hope that he develops a State Championship football team. To the Class of'52, we, the boys of the Senior Class of 1951, leave our liquor still. To the Class of'53, we leave our school spirit. To the Class of '54, we leave our win- ning (?) ways with the teachers. To the girls of the high school, we, the girls of the Senior Class of 1951, leave our ability to go steady with the opposite sex. To next year’s basketball team, Fred leaves his ability to get along with the ref- erees. Our property, personal, real, material, and otherwise, we bequest and give as fol- lows: I, Ruth Mantha, leave my ability to catch a nice car with a man, to Margery Brim. I, Lee Spuhler, Leave my wit and hum- or to John Allhands. I, Joanne Reeves, leave my hands and cowboy boots to Shirley Baker. I, Bill Steiner, leave my basketball a- bility to Frank Claypool. I, Mary Jane Eby, leave my height and smooth active temper to Doris Shafer. I, Garry Preston, leave a few pounds to Ann Bieler. I, Helen Mayo, leave my brain matter and vocabulary to Betty Garrison. I, Bob Sprague, leave my ability to learn to David Sanks. I, Bonnie Kelly, leave my cheerful manner and vitality to Brian Walter. I, Paul Moore, leave my once quiet ways to Patsy Brunner. I, Mary Lou Marsh, leave my personal- ity and exceptional grades to Lonnie Dur- ham. I, Ernie Bock, leave my mischievous ways to Doris Jackson and Ken Long. I, Phyllis Babcock, leave my troubles and talkativeness to Nina Miller and Keith Burnett. I, Fred Braach, leave my car and driv- ing ability to Fay Long. All the rest of our property not herein disposed of, such as gold plated records of our class deeds, loving nooks, favorite parking places, back-seats in the theater, and so forth, we leave to whomever may have use of them. The foregoing Testament, is by the Senior Class of 1951, signed, sealed, pub- lished, and declared to be its Last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, who, of ks request and in the presence of each other, subscribed our names as writer thereof. Lee Spuhler, Attorney Phyllis Babcock, Notary Public 11 (?la4A PtafeAeccf Radio Station S. H. S. Broadcasting B. K. and B. S. Announcing In reply to a request made by President of the United States, A. J. Thomas, once advisor of this class of '51, we have found the following information concerning the members of the 1951 Sheridan High School Senior Class. We are pleased to state that: The most daring president a class ever had is now getting his '35 green Ford in shape for the race of the year--the Indianapolis five-hundred-miles speedway classic. Freddie Braach says that his Ford can do anything (when it is running). After searching world wide for a trace of Ruth Mantha we discovered her right in her home town, happily married to Ed McRea, sole owner of the Savings Center Super Market. In her spare time Ruth keeps books and takes care of the money. She got her first experience in this sort of work as secretary-treasurer of this great class. Ernie Bock, the boy with the laugh, is now in South Africa acting as a medicine man to rid the natives of their ills. He went to Africa after being exiled from the United States for making a defernal machine , which blew up the white house. Miss Phyllis Babcock the famous heiress and newly elected best dressed woman in the world, had made her fortune. She married for money instead of love and is now making two mil- lion dollars annually on alimony. Instead of taking all the pictures Garry Preston decided it would be nicer to be in them. Being quite the commedian he decided to try for a role in Hollywood; however, MGM thought he would make a better lover. You will soon see him star in The Passionate Rat. We found Helen Mayo on Mockingbird Hill plowing with a three corner plow and a mule that she bought with a ten dollar bill. She plows real deep and her rates are cheap. Bob Sprague is president of Vassar College, exclusively for girls. They are afraid they will have to dismiss him from this position because all the girls go around in a daze. My suchaman! During the summer he gives tours through the states and plays the roles of the famous bard, Shakespeare. Mary Lou Marsh took over the work of her retired uncle and is now the one and only under- taker in Sheridan. Her work has proved quite interesting but business is kinda dead . In her spare time she cares for her seven children and plays the tuba. She and her family have a band which plays at all funerals. They can really jazz the funeral march. Paul Moore, the fames scientist, is on the planet, Venus. He built a rocket ship and is studying the metals on the land of Venus; now he doesn't know how to get back to America. He is getting very lonesome because the little green gremlins will not laugh at his so called jokes. Joanne Reeves has taken up an old but different profession. Because of the modern met- hods of transportation her business does not thrive as it once did. She is the first woman blacksmith Alder ever had. If any old plugs need sparked up see Joanne. On the way home from Korea, Bill Steiner was shipwrecked and after sixty days adrift at sea without food and water, he drifted to the island of Evol. Now he is king of the island and spends his time lying on the beach with beautiful native girls waiting on him. Going over bumpy roads (?) mountains, and streams, we found Bonnie Kelly in the Cen- tennial Valley herding her flock of sheep. When a young girl she gave up men as a bad job and desired the peace and quiet of the hills. She had grown to love the sheep but still isn’t satisfied. Lee Spuhler is still working on the forest. He has established a little town in Idaho at the forest line and he has named it Muskrat Ramble . He is mayor, chief-of-police, and owns all the businesses in that town including the Green Bubble. However, he is the only inhabit- ant. Mary Jane Eby, the cute blonde in the class, is now a hard boiled sergeant in the WACS. She is up and out on the job early in the morning. During the first few years of her army career she was known as the best potato peeler in the platoon. Now she tells the others how it is done. 13 14 15 ScAaol ( aletulasi Sept. 5--School opened. Sept. 11--Freshman initiation. Sept. 22-Oct. 20--Football sea- son. Sept. 25--FFA initiation. Sept. 30--District FFA conven- tion here. Oct. 6-- Freshman Return Party. Nov. 4--District FHA convention (Manhattan). Nov. 10--Sadie Hawkins Party. Nov. 11 --Cross-Country Run. Nov. 18-- S Club Carnival . Nov. 23-25--Thanksgiving vaca- tion. Dec. 8--Feb. 17--Basketball sea- son. Dec. 23--SENIOR BALL. Dec. 22-Jan. 3--Christmas vac- ation. March 1-3--District 16 basketball tourney (Deer Lodge). March 16--Amateur Contest (Sen- iors Won). March 23 --Good Friday vacation. March 31--Play-day in Butte. April 10--Commercial contest (Butte). April ll-13--State FFA conven- tion (Bozeman). April 12-14--State FHA conven- tion (Billings). April 20--Senior class play, One Mad Night . April 26-28--High School Week (Bozeman). April 27--Hobo Day. May 4-5 - -Music Meet (Mis soula). May 5--Junior Prom. May 7--Junior-Senior Banquet. May 11--Operetta- El Bandido . SNEAK DAY? ? ? ? May 14--Award Night PTA May 17-19--State track meet, (Missoula). May 20--Baccalaureate. May 25--Commencement. May 28--School closes. 16 Student fauncil FIRST ROW, left to right: Mary Lou Marsh, Lee Spuhler, Keith Burnett. SECOND ROW: Anson Reynolds, Brian Walter, Ken Long. THIRD ROW: Bruce Bock, Fred Braach, Harry Odden, Ernie Bock, Jay Shafer, and Superintendent, Emerson Tuckerman. The year's officers were: Lee Spuhler, president; Keith Burnett, vice president; and Mary Lou Marsh, secretary- treasurer. The student council each year is an organization consisting of representatives from each class. It sponsors such things as the National School Assemblies, parties, and Christmas programs. 17 F. H. A. officers and advisor; BACK ROW: Miss Betty Eakman, advisor; Doris Jackson, secretary; Nina Miller, vice president; Mary Jane Eby, treasurer; Sandra Foster, reporter. Absent from picture is Bonnie Kelly, historian. The F. H. A. Chapter went on a 3-day camping trip through Yellowstone Park when summer vacation began. Some of our members went on an overnight trip up Mill Creek. Much fun and food was had by all. In the fall they sponsored a joiilt picnic for the high school with the F. F. A., and a pot luck supper at which presents were wrapped for the Christmas Festival. The Backwards party was given for the F. H. A. girls and the dates of their choice, where everything was done backwards. Almost every member attended the District Convention in Manhatten. Bonnie Kelly was District Secretary. For our Christmas meeting we went caroling at various homes, especially those of the shut- ins. A very successful joint banquet was held by the F. H. A. and F. F. A. Much of the food used was prepared by the food preservation class and the miniature farmer and farmerette theme was carried out. The freshmen are earning a number of their points for degrees by selling candy, popcorn, pop, etc. Election of officers was held and delegates were chosen to go to Billings for the State F. H. A. Convention. Delegates were: Shirley Baker, Ann Bieler, Patsy Brunner, and lone Herzog. These girls appeared twice in skits in the state convention program. Twin Bridges gave a very entertaining Hobo party for our chapters. Brian Walter and Patsy Brunner proved themselves to be honorary king and queen hobos. We had our own Hobo Day and City Clean-Up day. Sharon Ehlers and Walter Salmonsen were chosen to reign over Hobo Day because they were the most typically dressed hobos. After it was over the hobos trudged up Horse Creek for a picnic. On Award Night, awards were given to those earning their various degrees. Five girls are working for their State degrees. At the final meeting of the year, Phyllis Babcock installed new officers. The mothers. Advisory Board, Chapter Mother, 8th Grade Girls and F. F. A. were all invited guests. Another camping trip is planned as the concluding activity for the year. 18 ?. • . A- Members of the F. H. A. organization: BACK ROW, left to right: Bonnie Kelly, Mary Lou Marsh, Helen Mayo, Carol McKenzie, Roberta Reeves, Barbara Norton, lone Herzog, Doris Talbott, Miss Eakman, advisor. SECOND ROW; Margery Brim, Betty Lou Weingart, Sharon Long, Mary Wright, Sharon Ehlers, Betty Jane Garrison, Shirley Baker, Donna Hjort. FRONT ROW: Patsy Brunner, Doris Shaffer, Doris Jackson, Nina Miller, Phyllis Babcock, Mary Jane Eby, Sandra Foster, Ann Bieler. 19 She's always with us. ?' t- Highlights of this year's F. F. A. Chapter activities included: Joint F. F. A. and F. H. A. Ban- quet, Chapter meetings, community clean-up day, and Amateur Hour. We were represented at District, State, and National Conventions; also at Mid-Winter Fair at Bozeman, Butte Live- stock show and sale, and Madison-Jefferson County Fair held at Twin Bridges. The chapter is sponsoring a citizenship award to be presented annually to the school's best citizen, who this year was Mary Lou Marsh. This year's officers were: Lee Spuhler, president; Brian Walter, vice president; Keith Bur- nett, secretary; Bill Steiner, reporter; John Allhands, treasurer; and Paul Moore, sentinel. BACK ROW, left to right: Ellis Donegan, Bob Stone, Garry Preston, Duane Prewett, Mike Ma- loney, John Allhands, Phil Stine, Mr. D. W. Douglas, advisor; Larry Schulz, Jay Shafer, Bruce Bock, Buddy Rogers, Keith Burnett, Frank Claypool. SECOND ROW: Bill Steiner, Ernie Bock, Harry Odden, Paul Moore, Doug Salmonsen, Clark Hansen, Kenneth Funk, Brian Walter, John Magnus. FRONT ROW: Lonie Stringham, Phil Norton, Lee Spuhler, Walter Salmonsen, Ken- neth Long, Lonnie Durham, Fay Long. s4. O cce Left torignt: Jonn Allhands, Bill Steiner, Keith Burnett, Paul Moore, Brian Walter, Lee Spuhler. 20 The Girls Chorus organized in the fall of the year under the direction of Mrs. Kitt and boast- ed twenty-nine members. Accompanists for the year were Mary Lou Marsh and Doris Jackson. Bonnie Kelly and lone Herzog served as librarians. Several public appearances were made dur- ing the year including P. T. A., Christmas program, Baccalaureate, and Commencement. TOP ROW: Mary Jane Eby, Nina Miller, Carol McKenzie, Sandy Foster, Sharon Long, Ruth Mantha, Helen Mayo and Donna Hjort. MIDDLE ROW: Shirley Baker, Betty Weingart, Barbara Norton, Carolyn Braach, Doris Jackson, Mary Lou Marsh, Margery Brim, Ann Beiler, Doris Talbott, Bonnie Kelly, and Mrs. Kitt. BOTTOM ROW: Janice Baker, Doris Shaffer, lone Her- zog, Phvllis Babcock, Sharon Ehlers, Betty Garrison, Patsy Brunner, Roberta Reeves and Mary Wright. An energetic and enthusiastic group of twenty-four boys composed the Boys' Chorus this year. They appeared at a number of school functions including the Christmas program, the Commence- ment programs, and the operetta. This is the first year tor some time that a boys' chorus has been so active and it is hoped that the group will continue to please its audiences as it has the past year. TOP ROW: Ken Long, Larry Schulz, Bill Steiner, John Allhands, Walter Salmonsen, Mike Mal- oney, Paul Moore, Fred Braach, Duane Prewettand Mrs. Kitt. SECOND ROW: Jay Shafer, John Magnus, Bob Sprague, Ernie Bock, Garty Preston, Doug Salmonsen. BOTTOM ROW: Buddy Rogers, Anson Reynolds, Keith Burnett, John Simonsen, Ellis Donegan, l.onie Stringham, Jack Bennetts, Phil Norton and Lonnie Durham. 21 Tttixed TOP ROW: Sharon Long, Ken Long, Larry Schulz, John Allhands, Walter Salmonsen, Bill Stei- ner, Mike Maloney, Paul Moore, Fred Braach, Duane Prewett, Barbara Norton, Nina Miller, Shirley Baker, Betty Weingart, Doris Talbott, Donna Hjort and Mrs. Kitt. SECOND ROW: Jay Shafer, John Magnus, Bob Sprague, Ernie Bock, Gary Preston and Doug Salmonsen. THIRD ROW: Buddy Rogers, Anson Reynolds, Keith Burnett, John Simonsen, Ellis Donegan, Lonie Stringham, Jack Bennetts, Phil Norton, Lonnie Durham, RuthMantha, Helen Mayo and Bonnie Kelly. FOURTH ROW: Carol McKenzie, Carolyn Braach, Mary Lou Marsh, Sandy Foster and Doris Jackson. FIFTH ROW: Margery Brim, Janice Baker, Doris Shaffer, lone Herzog, Mary Jane Eby, Phyllis Babcock, Sharon Ehlers, Betty Garrison, Patsy Brunner, Ann Beiler, Roberta Reeves and Mary Wright. The addition of a boys' chorus to the music department this year made it possible to combine the girls' and boys' groups into a Mixed Chorus which appeared at the various school functions and offered a much more interesting and varied program than has been previously possible. The high-light of the years' musical presentations was the operetta El Bandido , directed by Mrs. Kitt, in which the entire high school music department took part. Solo parts in the operetta were taken by Ruth Mantha, Phyllis Babcock. Lonnie Durham, Kenneth Long, and Bob Sprague. The operetta was very favorably received by a large and enthusiastic audience. The members of the high school band are: STANDING: Doris Shaffer, Janice Baker, Barbara Norton, Phyllis Babcock, Ken Long, Nina Miller, Bob Sprague, Helen Mayo, Bonnie Kelly, Shirley Baker, Carolyn Braach, lone Herzog, Keith Burnett, SITTING: Mrs. Kite, director; Doris Jackson, Ann Bieler, Bruce Bock, Bernice Ramer, Mike Maloney, Mary Lou Marsh, Sandy Foster, Margery Brim, Jack Bennetts, Phil Norton, Patsy Brunner, and Brian Walter. The Sheridan High School Band enjoyed a successful year. It appeared at many programs including the Christmas play. Senior Class Play, Commencement, and others. The band added to the excitement of football and basketball games and appeared as a marching band at the Twin Bridges-Sheridan games. The Triple Trio again formed this year under the able direction of Mrs. Kitt and appeared at several school programs as well as several other local gatherings. Due to the busy schedule they could not attend the State Music Festival this year in Missoula. LEFT TO RIGHT ARE: Patsy Brunner, Ruthie Mantha, Ann Bieler, Doris Jackson, Sandy Foster. Mary Lou Marsh, Barbara Norton, Mary Jane Eby, and Phyllis Babcock. Mrs. Kitt is seated in front of the girls. $ 23 'Pa MUKCViC In the picture: Bonnie Kelly, Ruth Mantha, Helen Mayo. Mrs. Lois Ramer, Lee Spuhler, Jo- anne Reeves, Nina Miller, Phyllis Babcock and Mary Jane Eby. The journalism staff, consisting of seven girls and one boy, was responsible for putting out the school paoer, the Passamari, ” every two weeks. The paper received the superior rating with each member acting as editor for a length of time. With the help of the advertisers, the staff cleared over one hundred dollars to be applied toward a new mimeograph. The Silver Key of Journalism given by the Montana State University School of Journalism was awarded to Bonnie Kelly. The MIEA awarded one key to each member school to be given to the most outstanding journalist. The Passamari staff, with the help of the other members of the class, are responsible for putting out the Trailblazer . They chose Helen Mayo, editor; Ruth Mantha, associate editor; and Bob Sprague, Business Manager. 24 wm =t • —T—: Sure had fun in Cabin 1411 It’s just our lazy day! Just standing on the field Who's hiding? Look at all those boys I! They went to the Big City! My I My 1 Would you look at that 1 Nice, don't you think? And who wouldn't slow down? (fyeerfeadete Cheerleaders, lefttoright: Bonnie Kelly, Maty Lou Marsh, Patsy Brunner. The cheerleaders should be given a lot of credit for doing such a fine job in holding the pep squad together and keeping it active. They constantly worked out new and different yells and actions. They went on nearly every basketball trip with the boys and gave them a lot of support. Squad PEP SQUAD: FRONT ROW, Standing, lefttoright: Sharon Long, Barbara Norton, Ellis Done- gan, Phil Stine, Mr. Brim, advisor; Jack Bennetts, Buddy Rogers, Phil Norton, Harry Odden, Lonie Stringham, Duane Prewett, Frank Claypool, Clark Hansen, Doug Salmonsen, Bob Stone, Kenneth Funk, Carol McKenzie, Carolyn Braach. SECOND ROW: Nina Miller, Joanne Reeves, Donna Hjort, Mary Wright, Doris Shaffer, Margery Brim, Sandra Foster, Ann Bieler, Doris Jackson, Shirley Baker, Jay Shafer, Larry Schulz, Bruce Bock, Anson Reynolds, Walter Salmon- sen, John Allhands, John Magnus. FRONT ROW: Roberta Reeves, Phyllis Babcock, Mary Jane Eby, lone Herzog, Betty Jane Garrison, Betty Lou Weingart, Janice Baker, Sharon Ehlers, Helen Mayo, Ruth Mantha, Doris Talbott, Mike Moloney,David Sanks. CHEERLEADERS: Bonnie Kelly, Mary Lou Marsh, Patsy Brunner. The Pep Club was very active during football and basketball seasons. Before every football game. Pep rallies were held through town and everyone did his part in participating. The pep Squad was given many compliments for backing their team so well and yelling so loudly even when things weren't looking so well for their side. The officers of the Pep Club were: Ruth Mantha, president; John Allhands, vice president; Keith Burnett, secretary-treasurer; Frank Claypool, reporter. Three cheers for the pep squad of IQ51 I 26 'ptxat aM Squad, FIRST ROW, left to right: Ken Long, Ernie Bock, Brain Walter, Doug Salmonsen, Bill Steiner, Fred Braach, Bob Sprague, Paul Moore, Fay Long, Lee Spuhler, and Garry Preston. SECOND ROW; Manager, Ellis Donegan, Bob Stone, Larry Schulz, Walter Salmonsen, Harry Odden, Jay Shafer, Phil Stine, Lonnie Durham, and Coach, Alve J. Thomas. The season of 1950 has been a very successful football season for the Sheridan Panthers. Again for the third time in a row they have taken the Sub-District Cham- pionship. In the first game with our traditional rival. Twin Bridges, we were beaten by two points in an over-time game. This caused a three-way tie between Ennis, Twin Bridges, and Sheridan. In the play-offs, Sheridan drew a by and Twin Bridges defeated Ennis. In the next game, the inspired Panthers' team beat Twin Bridges 55 to 27 giving us the right to play Belgrade for the Four Rivers District Championship. The Panthers played a hard game but nevertheless were defeated. The successful season was due in part to the excellent coaching to Mr. Alve J. Thomas. Squad LEFT TO RIGHT ARE: Jack Bennetts, Ken Long, Walter Salmonsen, Larry Schulz, Bill Steiner, Bob Sprague, Fred Braach. Doug Salmonsen, Paul Moore, Harry Odden, Bill Jansen, Jay Shafer, Frank Claypool, Phil Stine, Anson Reynolds, Ellis Donegan, Lee Spuhler, and Mgr. John Magnus. Kneeling is Coach Thomas. Sheridan had a very successful track season this year. At the Southwestern Montana meet at Dillon, Sheridan placed third, and at the district meet in Twin Bridges, the Panthers came through to win first place by a good margin. This was the second of the three major sports in the district that Sheridan has won this year, the other being football. Sheridan was represented at the State Meet in Missoula by a seven-man ream, but was unable to score. The boys earning their track letter this year are: Bob Sprague. Paul Moore. Bill Steiner, and Fred Braach. 27 7earn BACK ROW: Ellis Donegan. Walt Salmonsen. Doug Salmonsen, John Magnus, An- son Reynolds, Keith Burnett, FRONT ROW: Larry Schulz, Brian Walter, Ernie Bock, Paul Moore, Bob Sprague, Bill Steiner, Harry Odden, Jr., Fred Braach, Jay Shaffer, Lee Spuhler. KNEELING: Garry Preston, manager, and Coach Alve J. Thomas, Sheridan Hi's Panthers started the season without five of last year's regulars. The team still shaped up pretty well winning 9 out of 16 in conference competition. Sher- idan entered the District Tournament in 4th position but lost out during play. The Panthers wound up their season winning 11 and losing 11. 28 Scu et(UM Scatet Sheridan 58 28 Sheridan 86 27 Sheridan 47 54 Sheridan 78 WHITEHALL ROUND ROBIN 32 Sheridan 45 40 Sheridan 35 42 Sheridan 39 Whitehall 44 Sheridan 46 48 Sheridan 35 55 Sheridan 59 55 Sheridan 57 37 Sheridan 27 54 Sheridan 46 59 Sheridan 52 53 Sheridan 74 21 Sheridan 46 40 Sheridan 54 53 Sheridan 57 . . Twin Bridges 59 Sheridan 56 52 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Sheridan 69 37 Sheridan 35 . . Twin Bridges 62 Sheridan 37 4i 29 'S' FIRST ROW, left to right: Ellis Donegan, Bill Steiner, Brian Walter, Ken Long, Ernie Bock, Lee Spuhler, Fred Braach, Bob Sprague, John Magnus. SECOND ROW: Lonnie Durham, Garry Lee Preston, Larry Schulz, Walter Salmonsen, Fay Long, Harry Odden, Paul Moore, Douglas Salmonsen, Jay Shafer, and Alve Thomas, sponsor. The S Club organized this year having as its main pro- jects the care of the football field and the basketball floor. This letterman's club sponsored their annual carnival in the fall of the year in order to raise funds for the athletic depart- ment. Initiation was held in the spring for all the new letter- men. Coach Thomas acted as advisor of the group. 30 Seventh aact FIRST ROW, left to right: Mr. Charles Murray, Janice English, Doris Glick, Barbara Baril, Peggy Brunner, Judy Browning, Dixie Albrecht, Eugene Stringham, Allen Hickethier, Dale Bur- ke, Bill Talbot, Orville Bock, George Ellinghouse. SECOND ROW; D. C. Hodges, Mike Rey- nolds, Arthur Bieler, Neal Barth, David Kelly, Gary Stine, Carla Salmonsen, Beverley Norton, Ella Rae Elser, Gerta Glick. THIRD ROW: Mike Perkins. John Woodward, Jimmy Hansen, James Burton, Jim Brandon, Beverley Peterson, Lanell Tuckerman, Ida Johnson, Bernice Ramer. (Margaret McRae, absent when picture was taken) P. T. A. parents of the 7th and 8th grades sponsored one program on Art and Hobby presentation. The 7th and 8th grades won the attendance for six meetings out of nine. The membership drive was also won by the 7th and 8th. Those having perfect attendance for the year were: Peggy Brunner, 7th; Judy Browning, 7th: Jim Brandon, 8th. FIRST ROW, left to right: Mike Reynolds, Judy Browning, Beverley Norton, Doris Glick, Arthur Bieler, Barbara Baril, Peggy Brunner, Gerta Glick, Neal Barth. SECOND ROW: Dixie Albrecht, Ida Johnson, Carla Salmonsen, D. C. Hodges, Ella Rae Elser, Lanell Tuckerman, Bernice Ramer, Beverley Peterson. The Talent Club gave two programs for the Club in connection with regular meetings. Two programs were made up on the wire recorder and rebroadcast to guests. 31 tyuuU School ScM ct aCt FIRST ROW, left to right; Arthur Bieler, Neal Barth, Orville Bock, Mike Reynolds, Stanley Shafer, SECOND ROW: Mike Perkins, George Ellinghouse, Gary Stine. The 7th and 8th grade team won 7 out of 13 games during the season. Sheridan won the Virginia City invitational tournament by defeating Virginia City 25-26 in the final game. In die annual Grade-Freshman football game, the winning title went to the Frosh 37-0. The grade team played well but couldn't crack the Frosh defense. Members of the team included: Neal Barth (Q), Jim Brandon (HB), Orville Bock(LE), Mike Perkins (HB), George Ellinghouse (RE), Gary Stine (Q, Arthur Bieler (E), Mike Reynolds (E). Members of the track team taking part in the County Meet at Ennis included: Orville Bock, George Ellinghouse, Neal Barth, Arthur Bieler, Jimmy Burton, Mike Reynolds, D. C. Hodges and Gary Stine. The girls' team included: Gerda Glick, Ida Johnson, Ella Re Elser, Beverley Norton, Lanell Tuckerman, Janice English, Dixie Albrecht, Carla Salmonsen and Peggy Brun- ner. tytade ScAaol 7earn FIRST ROW, left to right: Mike Reynolds, Orville Bock, George Ellinghouse, Neal Barth, Arthur Bieler. SECOND ROW: Ida Johnson, Doris Glick, Carla Salmonsen, Ella Rae Elser, Gerda Glick. Judy Browning, Peggy Brunner. The tumblers performed a number of times between halves of several high school games. Two regular performances were given in connection with games with the State Orphans' Home: one performance at the Home and one in Sheridan. 32 GOOD LUCK to all the graduates RAYMOND CATTLE COMPANY Clarke Raymond, Mgr. For fine portraits see Compliments of the WMS. STUDIO FRIENDLY FINLAND in Butte, Montana Butte, Montana CAHILL- MOONEY Construction Company BANK of SHERIDAN Prompt and Courteous Butte Billings Service When in Alder For an evening of fun and re- laxation it's STOP CONWAY'S STORE at the for all of your needs. RUBY HOTEL BAR in Sheridan Phone 95 SHINERS The Big Furniture Store 75 East Park Street Butte B. P. O. KEGLER VALLEY Flowers for all occasions Cut Flowers Potted Plants Cor sages DUNCAN FLORIST Phone 118-W Don't throw that pair of shoes away! Have them repaired at the SHOE SHOP Everett Bruggeman, Prop. With Compliments of AL VANDENBELT. Representing Huntington Labs. , Inc. Printers Lithographers Bookbinders Stationers MCKEE PRINTING COMPANY Office Supplies Equipment Butte, Montana School Supplies Equipment GOLDEN HORSE GRILL Twin Bridges Compliments of We strive to give the most for the least, not the least for the most. Williams and Leary at the SHERIDAN BARBER SHOP DE LITE BEAUTY SHOPPE Sheridan, Montana Specializing in Permanents Cold Waves, Hair Styling, Tinting, Cutting. Open Friday Evenings by Appointment ALDER HOTEL, BAR, CAFE Specializing in Good Food, Good Drinks, Good Service Larry Iris Alder, Montana The O. K. GROCERY wishes the Class of 1951 much happiness and success. @ PICK PAN Frank Baril in Twin Bridges CANDY STATIONERY KEENE'S SHOE CO. SCHOOL SUPPLIES PRESCRIPTIONS GIFTS Dependable Shoes for the entire family 43 E. Park St. -Phone 2-4849 Butte, Montana Licensed Pharmacist TEXACO SERVICE STATION Wholesale Retail The best friend your car ever had. Sheridan, Montana CONGRATULATIONS to Class of 1951 We call to your attention the urgent need for trained office help and the splendid opportunities in the field of business. Day and night school the entire year. En- roll any Monday. BUTTE BUSINESS COLLEGE Our 61 st year Butte, Montana SHERIDAN MEAT MARKET meats groceries fresh fruits vegetables PROCESSING REFRIGERATED LOCKERS WALTER G. SAGUNSKY The sweetest man in town First Class Honey TOWNE SHOP Aplaceof very special things SHERIDAN, MONTANA Comp liments of your JOSTEN Representative, Dave Thomas Happy landings to all the graduates WOODWARD'S Everything to Wear Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Ladies' Ready to Wear, Men's Furnishings, Millinery, Notions, Etc. UNDERWOOD CORP. Typewriters Adding and accounting Machines 41 E. Broadway Butte, Montana LEN WATERS MUSIC CO. 119 North Main Street Phone 7344 Phone 2-3019 PRESTON CHEVEROLET INC. Montana's Largest Music Supply TOUR BEST SERVICE IN MUSIC AND INSTRUMENTS Baldwin Pianos Radios Finest Repairing BUTTE MONTANA Sheridan, Montana Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 1951 And especially do we wish to express our best wishes that your future will be rich in happiness! CHARLES WALTER ----Sheridan---- Drugs - Drygoods - Groceries - Hardware - Shoes ----General Electric Appliances---- (Agent for Madison County) Congratulations to a mighty Fine graduating class and high School F acuity from Hooik Sludi 10 Butte’s Leading Photographer 206 W. PARK ST. Butte, Montana HALSE GARAGE RUBY VALLEY CLEANERS Ford Tractors Expert Dry Cleaning Dearborn Equipment Delivery Service Dodge and Plymouth Phone 100 Cars and Trucks Sheridan, Montana First National Bank of Twin Bridges Twin Bridges, Montana Phone 47 Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation F. D, I. C. F or CORANADO APPLIANCES see Glenn Hickethier at GAMBLES Sheridan, Montana Much success to the Class of 1951 from THE SHERIDAN THEATER THE MAVERICK AND THE EHLERS’ AGENCY GEO. LATUS Gruen and Hamilton Watches Jewelry- Diamond Rings Phone 3550 WE DELIVER PHONE 3550 ANYWHERE Dealing in general merchandise Rosenbergi HOME OF QUALITY FURNITURE AT POPULAR PRICES BUTTE. MONT. Groceries - Meats Processing Frozen Food Lockers Dry Goods Clothing - Hardware J. M. Maddison Compliments of FARMERS UNION TRADING COMPANY THE TOGGERY Men's and Boys' Apparel Dan O'Neill Will Tiddy Alder, Montana 117 N. Main Street Butte, Montana Congratulations and Good Wishes from the Dining Drinking and Dancing GRAND HOTEL at ED’S K. C„ Boulter - Prop. 124 W. Broadway Butte, Montana MIDWAY CLUB LEGGAT HOTEL Clean Comfortable Courteous Make Sears your shopping headquarters in Butte. Newly remodeled for your convenience and pleasant shopping. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY Butte, Montana 32-40 E. Granite Butte, Montana Best wishes to the Class of 1951 Compliments of THE MINT FARMERS UNION TRADING COMPANY Sheridan, Montana Ruth McMurtrey, Prop. Twin Bridges, Montana When in Sheridan STOP! ! at the STANDARD SERVICE SHERMONT CABINS L. A. Schulz, Prop. L. R. Elser Morse Bulk Agent Retail DeUvery Special anywhere between lubricating Twin Bridges and jobs done Ennis. It's the SHERIDAN BAKERY for Ice Cream and Baked Goods Cakes made to order for those SPECIAL occassions. BUTTE Congrats to the grads. BREWING COMPANY TOLSON LUMBER YARD For lower prices and better bargains it's the When In Twin Bridges see Mac. Newly remodeled and renovated. SAVINGS CENTER in Sheridan M p A L C A C S E Compliments of the RUBY VALLEY HARDWARE From a friend in in Twin Bridges HELENA Serving the Ruby Valley and all Western Montana MONTANA LIVESTOCK AUCTION CO. Butte, Montana Sales every Monday. DOiectvi(f DR. R. H. DYER DR. S. P. KITT Physician Surgeon Dentist Sheridan Phone 61 and Office Hours 2 to 4 p. m. Twin Bridges Ruby Hotel in Sheridan DR. J. C. SEIDENSTICKER Once a Month Physician Surgeon DR. J. E. KELLY Optometrist 5 West Park Street Twin Bridges, Montana Lenses Duplicated Glasses Repaired Phone 7295 Butte, Montana