Sheridan High School - Trailblazer Yearbook (Sheridan, MT)

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 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

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?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

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 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