Sheridan High School - Trailblazer Yearbook (Sheridan, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1954 volume:

the nummi Published by THE SENIORS OF SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL Sheridan, Montana Editor.............Janice Baker Associate Editor .... Bud Rogers Business Manager . . Gloria Costle Advertising Manager.Sharon Ehlers Class of 1954 We, the Senior class, wish to dedicate our annual, the Trail-blazer, to our parents who have done so much in helping us through school to gain our education. Mrs. W. S. Myers Mr. Mrs. H. J. Hansen Mr. C. L. Costle Mrs. A. A. Morris Mr. Mrs. Arthur Salmonsen Mr. Mrs. Eugene Stringham Mr. Mrs. William McKenzie Mr. Mrs. Clifford Ehlers Mr. Mrs. Laurence Schulz Mr. Mrs. Arnold Shafer Mr. Mrs. James Donegon Mr. Mrs. George Talbot Mr. Mrs. Claude Norton Mr. Mrs. Howard Reeves Mr. : Mrs. C. E. Pickett Mr. Mrs. Lloyd Wright Mr. Mrs. R. H. Rogers Mr. Mrs. Larry Allen Mr. Mrs. Lelan Baker Mr. Mrs. Walter Braach Mrs. Hazel Long 2 In Memoriam This page is in memory of our be- loved Mr. F. A. Brim who was our teacher here at Sheridan High School for 12 years and office recorder for 2 years. Mr. Brim departed from us in 1953 but all of us will forever carry many fond memories of him. 3 Superintendent’s Message This book is fine testimony of your accomplishments during the last four years; you have worked hard and you have been successful. Now turn to the future, where you are faced with uncertainties and problems of great magnitude, you must cast aside any prejudices, sus- picions or fear s for weapons of calm reason, understanding and co-opera- tion which will lead you to personal freedom and happiness. Yours will be the defense against the aggres- sions and oppressions of tomorrow. You must see that the heritage of freedom that has been handed down to you will be preserved and strengthened. Board of Trustees 4 Ray Elser, Ruth Bieler, clerk, Ray Love. Mr. Doornbos, new member. MRS. DORIS KITT B. A., Montana State University English and Music MRS. LOIS RAMER B. A.. Colorado State University Commercial, Journalism, Annual Adviser and Library MISS BETTY EAKMAN B. S., Montana State College Home Economics, Biology MR. DON DOUGLAS, Principal B. S., Montana State College Agriculture MR. GEORGE CHAPMAN B. A., Rocky Mountain; Wyoming University History, Coach, Guidance, P. E. MR. ED HOLMBERG B. S., Montana State University Math and Science 5 MRS. KITT We, the Seniors, wish to express our appreciation to Mrs. Kitt, our class advisor for the past four years, who has helped us so much with her advice and guidance. 6 Senior EDWARD FRANCIS ROGERS Bud Boys’ Cho. 1,2,3,4; Sextet 4; Pass. 4; BB 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3;4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Class V. P. 1; Class Treas. 3; Class Pres. 4; Annual Assoc. Ed. 4; Operetta 1,2,4. SHARON LEA LONG peedee Girls’ Cho. 1,2,3; FHA 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Class Sec.-Treas. 1; Treas. 4; Band 2; Pass. 4; Operetta 1,2. V CLARICE CLAUDIA PICKETT Deno FFA 1,2,3; Girls Cho. 1,2,3,4, Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Class V. P. 4; Pass. 4; Operetta 1,2,4. ALONZO EDWIN STRINGHAM Lonie FFA 1,2,3,4; Boys Cho. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Class Rep. 4; FFA Sec. V. P. 4; Operetta 1,2,4. DORIS JEAN TALBOT Dorie FHA 1,2,3,4; Girls’ Cho. 1,2,3,4; PepClub 1,2,3,4; Class Sec.4; Pass Art Ed. 4; Operetta 1,2,4. 8 Class LAWRENCE ALLEN SCHULZ Larry FB 1,2,3,4; BB 1,2,3,4;Co-Capt. BB 4; Co-Capt. FB 4; Track 3,4; Band 2,3,4; Boys' Cho. 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council Pres. 4; Boys’ State 3; FFA 1,2,3,4; FFA V. P.3; FFA Pres.4; Class Pres. 2; S Club 1,2,3,4; Operetta 1,2. CHARLES ELLIS DONEGAN Spike Boys' Cho. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3, 4; Student Council Sec.-Treas. 4; FFA 1; Band 2,3,4; Boys' State 3; BB 3; S Club 1,2,3,4; Operetta 1, 2,4; Sextet 4. JANICE ARLENE BAKER Babe Girls' Cho. 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Triple trio 2,3,4; FHA 2,3,4; Office 4; Cheerleader4; Annual Ed. 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Pass. Ed. 4; Operetta 1,2,4; DAR Delegate 4. Valedic- torian 4. MARY FRANCES WRIGHT Minnie FHA 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Girls' Cho. 1,2,3,4; Class Rep. 3; Band 2, 3,4; Operetta 1,2,4; Pass. 4; Junior Princess 3; Senior Queen 4. CAROL MONTANA McKENZIE Mac Girls'Cho. 1,2,3,4; Triple trio 2,3, 4; Band 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Class Sec.-Treas. 2; FHA Treas. 3; FHA Reporter 4; Girls' State 3; Pep Club Pres. 3; Operetta 1,2,3,4; State Homemaker 3; Salutatorian 4; Citizenship Award 4. X 9 SHARON GRACE EHLERS S. E. Gills’ Cho. 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Band 2,3; Class Rep. 2; FHA 1,2,3; Hist. 3; Adv. Man. Annual 4; Pass. 4; Operetta 1,2. JAY JAMES SHAFER J. J. FB 1,2,3,4; BB 1,2,3,4; FB Co. Capt. 4; Track 2,3,4; Boys'Cho. 1,2; Ope- retta 1,2; Student Council Rep. 1; Student Council V.P. 4; S Club 1,2,3,4; Pres. 4. CAROL KATHRYN WRIGHT Caroly FHA 1,2,3; Girls' Cho. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Pass. 4. ROBERTA GAYLE REEVES Berta Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Girls' Chorus 1,2, 3,4; FHA 1,2; Class Reporter 4; Passamari 4; Operetta 1,4. BETTY JOANN MYERS B. J. Transferred from Hood River, Ore- gon 3; FHA 4; Girls' Cho. 3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Operetta 4; Passamari 4. 10 CAROLYN KAY BRAACH Seymour FH A 2,3,4; Girls Cho. 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Ass. Lib. 4; Pep Club 1,2,3, 4; FH A Hist. 4; Operetta 1,2. DOUGLAS CLIFFORD SOLMONSEN Doug Boys Cho. 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; FB 1,2,3; BB 1,2,3; S Club 1,2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; FFA Sentinel 4; Ope- retta 1,2; Passamari 4. LA RAE DALEY Shorty Class Sec. 3; Girls' Cho. 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Cheerleader 3,4; FHA 2,3,4; Operetta 2. GLORIA LEE COSTLE Costr Girls' Cho. 1,2,3; FHA 2,3,4; FHA Pres. 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Operetta 1,2; Bus. Man. of Annual 4; State FHA Con. 3,4. BARBARA JEAN NORTON Barb FHA 1,2,3,4; FHA Song Leader 3; Girls' Cho. 1,2,3,4; Triple Trio 1, 2,3,4; Operetta 1,2,4; State Mixed Cho. 2; Class Reporter 3; Passamari 4; Band 1,2,3. WALTER RALPH SOLMONSEN Walt FFA 1,2,3,4; FFA Reporter 4; Boys' Cho. 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; ”S Club 1,2,3,4; FB 1,2,3,4; BB 2,3,4; Boys' State 3; Track 3,4; Operetta 1.2. 11 Class of '54 Arthur Bieler Tommy Bray Philip Smith Ella Rae Elser Vern Klevgard D. C. Hodges Shirley Miller David Kelly Carla Salmonsen Gerda Glick Scott Russell Beverly Norton Gary Stine John Woodward Bernice Ramer James Brandon James Burton Joel Orton Juniors 13 Peggy Brunner Barbara Baril Doris Glick Barbara Redman Donna Held Mildred Burton Charles Bock Margaret McRea Marvin Hansen Dixie Lee Albrecht Allen Hichethier Robert Rogers Eugene Stringham George Ellinghouse Tommy Urwin Michael Moran John Carey Harold Kelly Absent-Larry Davis Sophomores 14 Walter Braach Betty Christensen Kayo Paige Jacqueline Cowan Ralph Flager Teresa Funk Byron McKenzie Norma Fries Larry Hickethier Dorene Long Robert Gilman Delores Lueck Richard Talbot Marilyn Doornbos David Christenson Beryl Berryman Jack Burlingame Diane Bray Kenneth Lueck Gary Garrett Roger Pence Freshman 15 School Events 1954 Aug. 31 - School opened Sept. 7 - Labor Day Sept. 17 - FHA-FFA Picnic Sept. 22 - FHA Initiation Oct. 6 - Christmas Festival Oct. 17 - FHA District Convention Oct. 20 - FHA Swimming Party Nov. 14 - Carnival Nov. 21 - Senior Play Nov. 23 - FHA Father-Daughter Banquet Nov. 26-27 - Thanksgiving Vacation Dec. 15 - FHA-FFA Christmas Caroling Dec. 17 - Occupation Day for Seniors at Ennis Dec. 19 - Senior Ball Dec. 22 - Christmas Program Dec. 24-Jan.4 - Christmas Vacation Feb. 4 - FFA-FHA Banquet Feb. 13 - Senior Pictures Mar. 12 - Amateur Show Mar. 31-Apr. 1-2 - FHA State Convention Apr. 2 - District FFA Convention Apr. 8 - State FFA Convention Apr. 16-19 - Easter Vacation Apr. 23 - Twerp Day and Party Apr. 29-30 - High School Week Apr. 29-30 - Future Teachers to Dillon May 7 - Hobo Day and Picnic May 8 - Prom May 14 - Operetta May 17 - Jr. - Sr. Banquet May 18 - FHA Installation of New Officers May 20 - Senior Exams May 21 - Senior Sneak Day May 23 - Baccalaureate May 25 - Finals May 26 - Commencement Amateur Show This page is sponsored by: Le Sage Company of Butte 18 Senior Ball — Harvest Ball — Junior Prom 19 Passamari Staff Standing L. to R.: Doris Talbot, Mrs. Rainer, Mary Wright, Bud Rogers, Doug Salmonsen, Betty Jo Myers. Seated: Barbara Norton, Claudine Pickett, Sharon Long, Carol Wright, Roberta Reeves, Janice Baker, Sharon Ehlers. Trailblazer Staff Standing L. to R.: Doris Talbot, Doug Salmonsen, Lonie Stringham, Ellis Donegan, Carolyn Braach, Mary Wright, Roberta Reeves, Betty Jo Myers, Claudine Pickett, Carol Wright. Seated: Barbara Norton,Gloria Costle, La Rae Daley,Bud Rogers, Janice Baker,Sharon Ehlers, Carol Mc- Kenzie, Mrs. Ramer, Sharon Long. Band FRONT ROW, L. to R.: D. C. Hodges, Lynn Ellinghouse, Bernice Ramer, Mary Wright, Ella Rae Elser, Bobby Rogers, Doris Glick, Jackie Herzog, Dolores Lueck, Peggy Brunner, Dawson Williams. BACK ROW: Sharon Ehlers, Janice Baker, George Ellinghouse, Larry Schulz, Mrs. Doris Kitt, Mary Kaatz, Mickey McRea, Diane Bray, Kayo Paige, Tom Bray, Carol McKenzie, Ellis Donegan, Carolyn Braach, Barbara Redman. Student Council 1 T. FRONT ROW, L. to R.: Jay Shafer, Lonie Stringham, Ella Rae Elser, Peggy Brunner, Mr. Alve Thomas. BACK ROW: Larry Schulz, Ellis Donegan, Buddy Rogers, Arthur Bieler, Barbara Redman. This page is sponsored by: Ruby Hotel;Fay's Barber Shop; Doris's Beauty Shop; Preston's Garage; all of Sheridan, Montana. 22 Left to Right: Director, Mrs.Kitt.Beverely Nor- ton, Barbara Norton, Carol McKenzie, Bar- bara Redman, Janice Baker, Carla Salmonsen, and Bernice Ramer. Triple Trio These two groups have performed at special occasions such as Ladies' Night at Kiwanis, a special program at Woman's Club, and also at the Christmas program. Sitting left to right: Beverely Norton, Bar- bara Norton, Carla Sal- monsen, Bernice Ramer, Carol McKenzie, Barb- ara Redman. Janice Baker. Standing: Ellis Donegan, D. C. Hodges, Buddy Rogers. Byron McKenzie, Director, Mrs. Kitt. Mixed Ensemble This page is sponsored by Texaco Service; Halse Motor. 23 Girls’ and Boys’ Choruses FRONT ROW, L. to R.: Barbara Norton, Carol Wright, Roberta Reeves, Betty Jo Myers, Mary Wright, Beryl Berryman, Betty Christensen, Bernice Ramer, Claudine Pickett, Ella Rae Elser, Shirley Miller, Carla Salmonsen. BACK ROW: Dolores Lueck, Dixie Albrecht. Beverley Norton, Mickey McRae, Barbara Redman, Diane Bray La Rae Daley, Janice Baker, Peggy Brunner, Carol McKenzie, Teresa Funk, Mildred Burton, Norma Fries, Doris Glick, Dorene Long, Mrs. Doris Kitt. FRONT ROW, L. to R.: Byron McKenzie, Bobby Gilman, Dick Talbot, Walter Braach, Kenneth Lueck, Larry Hickethier, Joel Orton, Scott Russell, Buddy Rogers, Spike Donegan, Tom Bray, Tom Urwin, Bobby Rogers, Vern Klevgard,Jim Burton, Allan Hickethier, Mrs. Doris Kitt, David Christenson, Ralph Gilman, D. C. Hodges, Lonie Stringham, John Woodward, Gary Stine, Kayo Paige, Roger Pence, Gary Garrett. This page is sponsored by: Barber Shop; Marshall-Wells Store; Hurd's Drug Store; Meat Market; all of Twin Bridges. 24 Future Homemakers of America L. to R., Front Row: Mickey McRea-Parliamentarian, Barbara Norton, Beryl Berryman, Dixie Albright, Betty Christensen, Bernice Ramer, Gloria Costle-President, Ella Rae Elser-Vice President, Doris Glick, Betty Jo Myers,Carolyn Braach-Historian, Janice Baker, Barbara Redman-Musician. Second Row: Miss Eakman, Peggy Brunner, Song Leader, Shirley Miller-Treasurer, LaRae Daley, Carla Salmonsen, Teresa Funk, Norma Fries, Dorene Long, Carol McKenzie-Degree Chairman, Dolores Lueck, Diane Bray. Officers This page is sponsored by: The Golden Horse Grill, Gage Real Estate, O. K. Grocery, and Woodward s, all of Iwin Bridges. 25 F. H. A Activities Some of the activities the FHA chapter par- ticipated in this year included a joint picnic with the FFA, FHA initiation, District Convention at Belgrade, selling candy, gum, pop, and coffee during football and basketball games, Christmas Festival, caroling with the FFA, style show, in- stallation, Twerp Day, Hobo Day, joint banquet with the FFA, swimming party. Amateur Show, and sponsoring mixers after some basketball games. Those attending the State Convention at Missoula were Shirley Miller, Carla Salmonsen, Ella Rae Elser, Gloria Costle, and Gerda Glick, with Miss Eakman, advisor. Ella Rae, Gloria, and Gerda received their state degrees. Smile Pretty. Been working? The queen. The nursery class. --Singing Oh, Johnny,--” This page is sponsored by the Saving Center and Halse Motors, of Sheridan, the First National Bank and Blue Anchor Bar and Grill, of Twin Bridges. 26 F. F. A. Back row, left to right: Marvin Hansen, Phil Smith, Larry Schulz, Tommy Urwin, Vern Klevgard, and John Carey. Third row: Ralph Flagler, Rodger Pence, Kayo Paige, Bud Rogers, Jay Shafer, George Ellinghouse,Eugene Stringham,Scott Russell, and David Kelly. Second row: David Christenson, James Burton, Bob Gilman, Doug Salmonsen, Walt Salmonsen,Tom Bray, Dick Talbott, Lonie Stringham,John Woodward, and Mr. Douglas. First .row: Byron McKenzie, Art Bieler, Larry Davis, Mike Moran, Walter Braach, Bob Rogers, Harold Kelly, Larry Hickethier, and Kenneth Luek. F. F. A. Officers Left to right: Tom Bray, treasurer; Walt Salmonsen, reporter; Scott Russell, secretary; Larry Schulz, president; Doug Salmonsen, sentinel; and Art Bieler, vice-president. This page is sponsored by Charles Walter of Sheridan. 27 F. F. A. Activities Dishwashing after joint banquet with F.H.A The highlights of the chapter for this year were the annual joint Banquet of the Future Farmers and Future Homemakers, an all-school amateur show and a City Clean-up Day. The FFA Chapter was represented in the District Convention and in the State Convention. Also they were represented in the Madison-Jefferson County Fair. They held a free turkey raffle and presented it at the Harvest Ball spon- sored by the Chapter. They took part with the Future Homemakers in a carol- ing party at Christmas. The FFA again sponsored the good citizenship award won this year by Carol McKenzie. Placed in the Bronze division for the Chapter achievement in the State contest and won $25. This page is sponsored by the following professional men: Dr. S. P. Kitt, Dentist of Sheridan; Dr. J. C. Linduska, Dentist, Dillon; and Dr. R. J. English, Optometrist, Dillon. Also, The Sheridan Emergency Hospital. 28 Football Schedule 1953-1954 Sept. 11 Three Forks Here We They 0 20 Sept. 18 White Sulphur Springs There 68 13 Sept. 25 Twin Bridges There 10 0 Oct. 2 Boulder Here 37 12 Oct. 9 Ennis Here 51 27 Oct. 16 Whitehall Here 53 26 Oct. 23 Belgrade There 21 26 Nov. 27 Basketball Schedule Harrison Here 70 41 Dec. 4 Dillon Here 54 57 Dec. 5 Whitehall There 40 42 Dec. 11 Boulder Here 54 49 Dec. 18 Ennis There 52 50 Dec. Jan. 29-30 8 Christmas Tournament at Boulder Harrison Here 64 41 Jan. 9 Lima There 78 57 Jan. 15 Ennis Here 57 59 Jan. 16 Virginia City Here 63 43 Jan. 23 Twin Bridges There 52 63 Jan. 29 Boulder There 43 45 Jan. 30 Whitehall Here 77 47 Football Front Row, Left to Right: Larry Hickethier, Manager; Scott Russell, Larry Schulz, Walt Salmonsen, Tom Urwin, Jim Burton, Phil Smith, Jay Shafer, Coach Chapman. Front Row: Marvin Hansen, Allen Hickethier, Bud String- ham, George Ellinghouse, Bud Bock, Jim Brandon, David Kelly, Harold Kelly, and Art Bieler. This page is sponsored by Treasure State Sporting Goods, Murphy's Office Machine Company, Sears Roebuck and Company, and Underwood Corporation, all of Butte. 30 Kneeling left to right: Manager Bob Rogers, Coach Chapman, and Manager Phil Smith. Standing: Tom Bray,Walter Salmonsen,Bud Rogers, George Ellinghouse, Co-captain Bud Bock, Co-captain Larry Schulz, Jay Shafer, Vern Klevgard, and Art Bieler. This year a total of 15 games was played with the Panthers being the victors of 9 of these games, and placing fifth in the District Tournament at Butte Civic Center. Basketball This page is sponsored by Maverick Bar, Fay's Barber Shop, Preston Chevrolet, and Doris’s Beauty Shop. 31 S Club Sitting L. to R.: Larry Schulz, secretary; Bud Bock, Doug Salmonsen, Jay Shafer, president; Phil Smith, vice- president; Walt Salmonsen,Jim Brandon, Bob Rogers, Allen Hickethier. Standing: Tom Bray, Tom Urwin, Scott Russell, Ellis Donegan, Larry Hickethier, Jim Burton, George Ellinghouse, Art Bieler, Vern Klevgard, Bud Rogers, Coach, Mr. Chapman. Track Team Front Ruw, L. to R.: Larry Davis, Harold Kelly, Art Bieler, Bob Rogers, Allen Hickethier, Walt Salmonsen, Jim Bur- ton, Jay Shafer, Larry Schulz, George Ellinghouse, Bud Bock, Coach Chapman. Back Row: Joel Orton, Eugene Stringham, Marvin Hansen, Lonie Stringham, and Jim Brandon. This page is sponsored by: Jim Spier, Finlen Hotel, and J. C. Penney Company of Butte, and the Madison Abstract Company of Virginia City. 32 Pep Club Front row, L. to R. David Kelly, Doug Salmonsen, Gary Stine, Scott Russell, LaRae Daley, Janice Baker, Peggy Brunner, Phil Smith, Buddy Rogers, John Carey, Tom Urwin, Harold Kelly, Eugene Stringham; Second row, Jim Burton, Bob Rogers, Dixie Albrecht, Sharon Ehlers, Mary Wright, Sharon Long, Claudine Pickett, Carol McKen- zie, Barbara Redman, Mildred Burton, Norma Fries, Teresa Funk, Dorene Long, Dolores Lueck, Beryl Berryman, Diane Bray, Betty Christensen; Third row: Allen Hickethier, Ella Rae Elser, Doris Glick, Roberta Reeves, Betty Jo Myers,Carol Wright, Carolyn Braach.Mike Moran, Larry Hickethier, Kenneth Lueck, Barbara Norton, Mickey McRea,Bernice Ramer,Carla Salmonsen, Gloria Costle,Shirley Miller, Mr. Ed. Holmberg, advisor; Fourth row: Walter Brrach, Robert Gilman, Ralph Flager, John Woodward, Byron McKenzie, Kayo Paige, Dick Talbot. Ellis Donegan, Tom Bray, Vern Klevgard, D. C. Hodges, Joel Orton, Lonie Stringham. Cheerleaders Peggy Brunner, LaRae Daley and Janice Baker Senior Play Oh, Boy! A new dress. Ouch, help! Springtime For Patsy Bea-u-ti-ful! This page is sponsored by: Sheridan Shoe Shop, Bank of Sheridan, Pick Pan Pharmacy, and Gambles Store, all of Sheridan, Montana. 34 Cast Patsy Holliday. . Chuck Ramsey. . Todd Burke. . . . Mr. Holliday. . . Mrs. Holliday. . Taffy Wilson. . . Ginger Holliday. Fluffy.......... Sally........... Lucybelle Lea. . Mary Austin. . . Stubby Parker. . Bunny Rice. . . . Dr. Foster...... Barbara......... Sue............. Muggs........... Bea............. Claire.......... Coach Baxter. . . Radio Announcer . Roberta Reeves . . . Jay Shafer . . .Larry Schulz . . . Bud Rogers . Barbara Norton . . Mary Wright . Sharon Ehlers . . . LaRae Daley Claudine Pickett . . . Sharon Long . . Janice Baker . Walt Salmonsen . . Gloria Costle Lonie Stringham . Betty Jo Myers . . Doris Talbot Carol McKenzie . . Carol Wright Carolyn Braach Doug Salmonsen . .Spike Donegan Having a party? Somebody's in Trouble! Double knock out. Making Out. This page is sponsored by: Standard Service Station, Sheridan Theater, Doornbos Insurance Agency, and Ruby Valley Bowl, all of Sheridan, Montana. 35 Class of 1954 36 37 Snaps Our up-and-coming frosh. What will those freshman think of next? Interesting, Walt? Whom are you dreaming about, Spike? 38 Geotfce EUinft' housed' This page is sponsored by Rooth's Studio of Butte. Montana 39 Senior Sneak Day The date is May 20, 1954; the time, 6:30 A M.; the setting, Sheridan High School. Twenty- one sleepy-eyed seniors and six chaperones slowly made their way to the meeting place-- the High School. After rummaging through the school house and turning everything upside down and inside out, we piled into five cars and began our journey to Helena. Our next meeting place was the East Helena turn-off. Again the five cars formed one group and started to the Chamber of Commerce, which we found after much confusion. The State Capitol, which we toured, was the next stop on our journey. We saw a Senate Committee in session and a famous painting by Charles Russell. This picture was being very scientifically cleaned by a specialist from Italy, and it is the first time in approximately 100 years that this picture has been cleaned. After touring the Capitol we journeyed across the street to the Historical Society Building, which proved to be very interesting. It is now 12:00 and we are taken to the home of H. L. Dotson where we enjoy a picnic lunch on his veranda. After eating, we then drove back to town and shopped before beginning our journey toGregson. After swimming, and a show in Butte, most of the class enjoyed a chicken dinner at Lydia's before journeying back to Sheridan. All in ail it proved to be a very enjoyable day. B The Liberty Bell. r'W « $ First and Second Grade First Row L. to R. Paul Marsh, Patsy High, Larry Fulford, Sidney Ferenczi, Alvin Doty, Sandra Baril, Douglas Marsh, John Pack, David Burton, James Stringham. Second Row: Jo Ann Baril, Margaret Morris, Linda Glasser, Connie Simonsen, Ann Carey, Judy Janelli, Denise Ryan, Jeanette Holmberg, Gary White, Mary Redman, Paul Banks, Mrs.Tolson: Back Row: James Wright, Kathie White, Patrick Magee, Dale Talbott, Ray Shaw, Margaret Moore, Jean Tilton, Carolyn Tolson, Bonnie Weber. Absent, Carol Doornbos. Third and Fourth Grade First Row: L. toR.: Byron Sagunsky, John Funk, Gary Skinner, Kathy Green, Connie Fulford, Peter Janelli, Kelly Baril, Shirley Galiger, Harry Bagley. Second Row: James Birdsill, Judith Anderson, Daniel Marsh,Teresa Burton, David Lueck, Robert Wright, Edward Yeo, Vern Doornbos. Third Row: Harold Ferenczi, Larrie Elser, Sandra Barney, Judy Buck, Bruce Redman, Daniel Moore, Fred Magee, Kathleen Baril, Mrs. Florence Birrer. Absent: Mary Robinson, Judy Simonsen, and Joan Duncan. 42 Fifth and Sixth Grades Third Row: Anna Dee Allen, Elioda Albrecht, Steve Mortensen, Anne Fenton, Judy Mortensen, Miss Steiner. Second Row: Gary Talbott, Raymond Schafer, Betty Jo Weber, Fraser Brown, Jerry Galahan, Jerry Pack. First Row: Joe Glick, Rita Janelli, Bobby Bray, Freddy Carlson, Jimmy Funk, Joe Staudu- har, Buddy Baril. Absent: Billy Marsh, Carole Burlingame, David Duncan. Seventh and Eighth Grades First Row L toR.: Dawson Williams, Ruth Vaughn, Dorothy Simonsen, Phyllis Baril, Bobby McDonald, Brian Berryman, Brent Berryman, Richard Norton, Paul Sagunsky, Edward Brandon. Second Row: Joanne Braach Gary Winslow, Mary Kaatz, Edwin Guinanne, Denny Glick, Patsy Struthers, Harvey Salmonsen, Jackie Herzog Tamara Russell. Third Row: Jimmy Salmonsen, Sharon Herzog, Donna Moore, Stan Shafer, John Galiger, Ralph Paddock, Lynn Ellinghouse, Kenneth Simonsen, Mr. Murray, George Weide- ner. Absent When pictures were taken: Doreen Burlingame, Jerry Braach. This page is sponsored by: Warner's Food Store, Skeet's Cafe.J.C.Penney Company, and Hazel's Style Shop of Dillon. 43 Seventh and Eighth Basketball Team L. to R. Richard Norton, Edwin Guinanne, Denny Glick, Stanley Shafer, John Galiger, Jimmy Salmonsen, Har- vey Salmonsen, Edward Brandon, Dawson Williams. Football Team: 4. Kenneth Simonsen--Center; 6. Edwin Guinanne--End; 8. Jimmy Salmonsen--Tackle; 10. John Galiger-- Back; 5. Stan Shafer--Quarter; 9. Denny Glick--End; 2. Harvey Salmonsen--Tackle; 3. Richard Norton--End; 7. Brian Berryman--End; 17. Brent Berryman--End; 14. Edward Brandon--Back; 11. Dawson Williams--Back. i Seventh and Eighth Track Team Standing: Richard Norton, Edwin Guinanne, Stanley Shafer, John Galiger, Denny Glick, Harvey Salmonsen, Dawson Williams. Kneeling: Brian Berryman, Brent Berryman, Bobby McDonald, Edward Brandon. r «in Twirlers and Tumblers L. to R. Tamara Russell, Joanne Braach, Sharon Herzog, Lynn Ellinghouse, Jackie Herzog, Patsy Struthers, Mary Kaatz, Ruth Vaughn, Donna Moore, Dorothy Simonsen, Phyliss Baril. Class Will We, the Senior Class of the year One Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty-four, at the present being of sound mind and strong backbone, declare this our last will and testament, We find it fitting and proper to leave our dearest and most deserving possessions to our successors here at Sheridan High School. To the faculty we leave the pleasant memory of our presence; To the Class of'55, our caps and gowns, if they should ever need them; To the Class of '57 our books, in order that they may benefit from them as much as we have; To the Class of '58. our arguments with Mrs. Kitt; and to our advisor, Mrs. Kitt, we leave a backache as a souvenir from the class of '54. I, La Rae Daley, leave my big brown eyes to Shirley Miller; I, Barbara Norton, my singing ability to my sister, Beverly; I, Lonie Stringham, my bashfulness to Gary Stine. I, Doug Salmonsen, leave my fun in school to Beverly Peterson; I, Janice Baker, my 94 average to John Woodward; I, Doris Talbot, my ability for being active to Bernice Ramer; I, Betty Jo Myers, my ability to get along with Mr. Thomas to Gerda Glick; I, Bud Rogers, will my car troubles to David Kelly; I, Claudine Pickett, my Monday morn- ing absences to Vern Klevgard. I, Sharon Ehlers,-.leave my driving ability to Phil Smith (he needs it); Roberta Reeves and Mary Wright will their quietness and answers in the text books to Joel Orton and Jim Brandon; I, Walt Salmonsen, being one of the registered wolves in Sheridan High, will 50% of my wolfing ability to D. C. Hodges; I, Larry Schulz, my blonde curly hair to Jim Brandon; I, Jay Shafer, my ability to get along with the referees to Art Bieler; I, Carol Wright, my ability to hurry to Scott Russell; I, Carol McKenzie, leave my ability for being late to Tom Bray; I, Sharon Long, the blonde streaks in my hair to Ella Rae Elser; I, Gloria Costle, leave my car and boyfriends to Carla Salmonsen; I, Carolyn Braach, my ability for getting into trouble to anyone who wants it; I, Spike Donegan, my science fiction books and all other books to Mr. Thomas. Class History Twenty-three eager first graders boarded the train on their long journey in search of knowledge back in September of 1942. They were: Richard Hansen, Danny Mortensen, Leona Hiller, Jack Jones, Tommy Hart, Lonie Stringham, Jay Shafer, Larry Schulz, Sharon Ehlers, Mary Wright, Claudine Pickett, Sharon Long, Joe Blaziena, Karen Dillard, Shirley Richards, Janice Baker, Carolyn Braach, Helen Blakely, Gloria Costle. Ellis Donegan, Anson Reynolds, Doris Talbott, and John Woodward. At our first stop we find twenty-one eighth graders receiving their diplomas from their conductor, Mr. Murray. Our next move is on a higher level; as we move on we find a new crew. At the head of this crew is Mrs. S. P. Kitt, our sponsor. We elect officers to lead us, these being: Anson Reynolds, president; Bud Rogers, vice president; Sharon Long, secretary-treasurer; Jay Shafer, student council representative. We lose from our roll-call Marilyn Robinson, and Jack Jones and gain Shirley Grant, Roberta Reeves, Carol McKenzie and Bud Rogers. As we start on again we find a new set of officers in Larry Schulz, president; Phil Norton, vice presi- dent; Carol McKenzie, secretary-treasurer; Sharon Ehlers, student council representative. We again have lost some of the crew, Roberta Reeves, Duane Prewett, Shirley Grant, and Bill Janson, but we have gained some new faces in LaRae Daley and Carol Wright. As Juniors we find several new members like Glorianne Stafford, Betty Jo Myers, and Roberta Reeves who has rejoined us at this point of our trip. But again we lose two members, Anson Reynolds and Donna Hjort. At this spot we are entitled to be guests of our mothers at the Junior-Senior Banquet which we at- tend in a group. Also we sponsor the Junior Prom with Mary Wright being chosen as the Junior Princess to attend the queen, lone Herzog. The theme for our prom is Somewhere Over the Rainbow. The gym is decorated with a large rainbow extended over the east end and ending in a pot of gold at one end and in a castle at the other. Bluebirds are hung from an overhead sky of blue and are sprinkled with snow to make them stand out. The orchestra is Ed Bowman's of Butte and as a whole it is rated a success. On the last day of school the entire class goes on a picnic to the Axolotl Lake above Virginia City then upon re- turning home journey to Silver Star for a swim. We have won our one and only place in the annual amateur show this year by placing third. Our officers for this year are: Phil Norton, president; Ken Cous- ins and Larry Schulz, vice presidents, with each serving for half a year as we gained and lost Ken within the same year; LaRae Daley, secretary; Bud Rogers, treasurer; and Mary Wright, student council represen- tative. Carol McKenzie was the delegate from our class to the Girls' State held at Billings and Larry Schulz, Ellis Donegan and Walt Salmonsen were the delegates to Boys' State held in Dillon. 46 We return to the halls for the final time on August 31, to reign as the high and mighty seniors. During this year we select Bud Rogers, president; Claudine Pickett, vice president; Doris Talbott, secretary, Sharon Long, treasurer; and Lonie Stringham, student council representative. We have lost from our ranks again two members: Glorianne Stafford and Phil Norton. In our final year of supremacy we sponsor the Senior Ball at Christmas time with Joe Briney's orchestra. The gym is decorated in the colors of the festive sea- son red and green with large pine trees gaily decorated throughout the room. Janice Baker is the dele- gate from our class for the DAR award given by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The Juniors sponsor the Junior Prom in our honor this year on May 8th with the Junior Princess, Gerda Glick, as our queen's attendant. The gym is decorated in red and white with the theme being the Moulin Rouge.” On May 17th we are again guests of our mothers at the Junior-Senior Banquet which is held in the Bethany Hall. On May 21 we take our sneak day by going to Helena and touring throughout the capital building and then going to eat. As we round out our twelve years of school we find twenty-one seniors seated on the stage hearing the baccalaureate services which is being presented by Mrs. Brim. Next we find them again seated on the same stage awaiting their diplomas, the date is May 26 and the time is 8:15, finally that great moment has arrived and they start calling forth the names of the graduates. As we march for- ward to receive our diplomas, we recall all the wonderful things that we have learned and accomplished by being members of a high school group. Looking around we find eleven members of this class who have completed all their twelve school years together. They are pictured below: Back row, left to right: Sharon Ehlers, Carolyn Braach, Janice Baker, Gloria Costle, Claudine Pickett, Sharon Long, and Mary Wright. Front row: Jay Shafer, Ellis Donegan, Larry Schula, and Lonie Stringham. Classmates for Twelve Years 47 This page is sponsored by Eliel's of Dillon NAME ALIAS PET PEEVE Edwin Rogers Bud Catty Girls Janice Baker Babe Homer and Jefro Douglas Salmonsen Doug Teasing Claudine Pickett Deno Crooked collars Walter Salmonsen Walt” Big Wheels Sharon Long Peedee” Boys Jay Shafer JJ Girls Roberta Reeves Berta” Ornery Boys Lawrence Schulz Larry Girls Betty Jo Myers BJ Two-faced people Alonzo Stringham Lonie Girls Mary Wright Minnie Boring Time Ellis Donegan Spike Nosy People Sharon Ehlers SE Doing nothing Barbara Norton Barb Discourteous people Doris T albot Dory Bossy People Carol Wright Caroly Two-faced people Carol McKenzie Mac Conceited people Gloria Costle Cost People who gripe LaRae Daley Sis Conceited People Carolyn Braach Seymour Nosy people « PASTIME Working on car Horseback riding Sleeping Her car Driving around Jay Girls Staying Home now’ Foolin' around Day Dreaming Working Running around Sleep in' Being with Claudine Being with Clark Listening to radio Listening to radio Foolin' around Being with Carla Dating Getting out of work V� v AMBITION Cabinet maker Commercial teacher Driving new cars Be a Hermit Marry a rich widow Have a good time Veterinarian Teacher or Housewife Be a coach Join Claudine Trying to keep out of work Make lots of money Mechanical engineer Teacher Housewife to Clark Secretary Teacher Nurse Nurse Nurse Get out of school SONG Crying in the Chapel My Secret Love Crying in the Chapel Gigolo Ricochet Story of Three Loves Continental Crying in the Chapel Rags to Riches My Secret Love Rags to Riches Till Then Blue Moon Johnny Guitar Tea for Two Danny Boy Unless With a Song in my Heart A Fool Such as I You You You Crying in the Chapel