Sheridan High School - Trailblazer Yearbook (Sheridan, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1955 volume:

Presented by the Senior Class of 1 955, Sheridan, Montana. Editor, D. C. Hodges; Associate Editor, Ella Rae Elser; Business Manager, Carla Salmonsen; Advertising Manager, Shirley Miller; Art Editor, Norma Fries, (Sophomore). DeeUcatictt We, the member s of the Senior Class of 1955, dedicate this annual to our parents who have not only given us the many material benefits in life, but have also inspired us to do our utmost in any attempts that we make. Our foremost hope is that we can, to a great extent, fulfill the aspira- tions we know our parents have for us in their hearts. Mrs. Walter Brandon Mr. and Mrs. Ken Bray Mr. and Mrs. Ray Elser Mr. and Mrs. Alva Oyton Mr. and Mrs. Robert Glick Mr. and Mrs. James Miller Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ramer Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burton Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bieler Mr. and Mrs. Dollis Hodges Mr. and Mrs. Orville Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Vern Klevgard Mr. and Mrs. George O. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hoffman and Carl Salmonsen Sufi£nc«tte ide ti7%e46eiae A SUPERINTENDENT A. J. THOMAS Congratulations to the annual staff on a project well planned and well done. These pages will record the direct achievement and implied story of growth and progress of those names written and pictured on its pages. Generations of high school students have made Sheridan High School something of which the entire community can be proud. The Class of 1955, lam sure, will contribute much to that good name. S MR. ED HOLMBERG 3 pacctity SUPERINTENDENT A. J. THOMAS B. A., M. E., Montana State Uni- versity S.H.S. Coach 7 yrs., Supt. 2 yrs. MISS BETTY EAKMAN B.S.,Montana State College Home Economics and Biology, Sophomore Sponsor, S.H.S. 8 yrs. MR. DON DOUGLAS. Principal B. S. Montana State College Agriculture, Junior Advisor, S.H.S. 11 yrs. MR. GEORGE CHAPMAN B. A., Rocky Mountain, Wyoming University History, Guidance, Coach, P. E., S.H.S. 2 yrs. MRS. DORIS KITT B. A. Montana State University English and Music, Freshman Spon sor, S.H.S. 13 yrs. MRS. LOIS RAMER B. A., Colorado State University, Montana State University Commercial, Journalism, Annual Advisor, and Library, S.H.S. 6 yrs. MR. ED HOLMBERG B. S. Montana State University Math and Science, Assist. Coach, Senior Sponsor, S.H.S. 2 yrs. 4 SacvicC 7xu4tee4. Ray Elser, Ruth Bieler Clerk, Ray Love, Chairman, and Arie Doornbos. ScAooi T exdotutei Mr, Axtell has served the school for 25 years without an accident. 5 7tt 'TTtem iuZrtt This page is in memory of.our beloved janitor and custodian for the past 16 years, Mr. Walter Hill, who passed away this spring. .We will always remember Mr. Hill for his willingness to help everyone, his cheerfulness, and his working to keep the school a cleaner place in which to study. His passing leaves a deep void in our school. 6 (?C z4 ie6 TABLE MOUNTAIN (P ConA Pink and Black (?C Z4si 'pCocuen. Pink Rose 7 f otto Not on the heights but climbing. ARTHUR BIELER, JR. Art FFA 1,2,3,4; Vice Pres. 3,4; State Convention 3; Officers Training 3; Chorus 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Captain 4; Foot- ball 2,3,4; Manager 1; Track 1,2,3,4; S Club 3,4; Vice Pres. 4; Class Pres. 3,4; Student Council 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3, 4. JAMES WALTER BRANDON Jim FFA 1,2; Chorus 1,2,4; Class Vice Pres. 2; Class Secretary 4; Track 2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; S Club 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Drama Class Play 4. DAVID KELLY Kelly” FFA 1,2,3,4; Sentinel 4; Football 2,3,4; S Club 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; President 4; Chorus 1,2; Class Reporter 4; Track 2; Drama Class Play 4; Passamari 4. JOEL ORTON Ollie (Transferred from Meridian, Idaho) Pep Club 3,4; Class Rep- resentative 4; Track 3,4; Drama Class Play 4. 8 VERN KLEVGARD Vern (Transferred from Butte 2) FFA 2,3,4; Secretary 4; Basketball 2,3,4; S Club 3,4; Boys State 3; Operetta 3; Pep Club 2,3, 4; Sec.-Treas. 3; Chorus 2,3; Class Reporter 3. ELLA RAE ELSER Grandma FHA 1,2,3,4; Parliamentarian 2; Vice Pres. 3, Secretary.4; District Pres. 3; State Officer 4; State Convention 2,3,4; Class Vice President 1; Class Pres. 2; Representative 3; Band 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; President 3; Drama Class Play 4; Assoc. Ed. Trailblazer 4; Passamari 4; D.A.R. Award 4. D. C. HODGES CD FFA 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Operetta 1,3,4; Pep Club l,2,3,4;Class Representative 1; Editor Trailblazer 4; Passam- ari 4; Valedictorian 4. GERDA GLICK Glickie FHA 1,2,3,4; Secretary 3; President 4; State Convention 3; Band 1,2,3,4;Chorus 1,2,3,4; Triple Trio 3,4; Class Secretary 1; Class Representative 2; Junior Princess 3; Senior Queen 4; Student Council Secretary 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4;Cheerleader 4; Drama Class Play 4; Passamari 4. THOMAS KEN BRAY Tom (Transferred from Deer Lodge 2) FFA 2,3,4; Treasurer 3; Pres- ident 4; Officers Training 3,4; State Band 2,3; Basketball 2,3, 4; Football 2; S Club 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; State FFA Con- vention 2,3,4; Boys’ State 3; Class Vice Pres. 3; Band 2,3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Student Body President 4. 9 SHIRLEY MILLER Pete FHA 1,2,3,4; Treas. 3; Vice Pres. 4; State Convention 3; Chorus 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Drama Class Play 4; Adver- tising Manager of Trailblazer 4; Passarnari 4. CHARLES PHIL SMITH Lemhi FFA 1,2,3; State Convention 3; Chorus 1; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4;Captain 4; Basketball Manager 2; Class Sec. Treas. 3; Student Council Vice Pres. 4; S” Club 1,2,3,4; Vice Pres. 3; Pres. 4; Track 4. BERNICE RAMER Niecie FHA 1,2,3,4; Parliamentarian 4; Triple Trio 2,3,4; Operetta 1; Drama Play 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Passarnari 4. JAMES BURTON Rufus” FFA 1,2,3,4; Reporter 4; Boys' State 3; Football 2,3,4; Chorus l,2,3,4;Pep Club 1,2,3,4; S Club 3,4; FFA Officers' Training School 4; State Convention 4; Track 3,4. CARLA ANN SALMONSEN Frenchie FHA 1,2,3,4; Treas. 4; State Convention 2,3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Triple Trio3,4;Class Sec. 2; Girls' State 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Business Manager of Trailblazer 4; Operetta 3. i 10 Baccalaureate Lineup @ wu te tce«tte«tt euttC 'Sacca iu'ieate SewiceA. Farewell to SHS Our Valedictorian, D. C. Girls' Chorus - At Parting 11 Top Row Across: Marvin Hansen, Sue Smith, Mike Moran, Doris Glick, Dixie Albrecht, Gary Stine Dedman. First Row Down: George Ellinghouse, Barbara Redman. Sec- ond Row: Margaret McRea. Third Row: Peggy Brunner, John Wood- ward, Beverly Norton, Eugene Stringham, Harold Kelly, Charles Bock. Fourth Row: Mildred Burton, Barbara Baril, Tom Urwin, John Carey, Allen Hickethier, Bobby Rogers. 12 Sofe io K vie6 First Row Across: Larry Hickethier, Bob Gilman, Dorene Long, Byron McKenzie,Norma Fries. Second Row: Beryl Berryman, Kayo Paige. Third Row: Walter Braach, Jackie Cowan, Ken Lueck, Diane Bray, Delores Lueck. Fourth Row: Ralph Flager, Gayle Galahan, Dick Talbot. Fifth Row: Sonja Allen, Gary Garrett, Teresa Funk, Jack Burlingame, Marilyn Doornbos. 13 First row: Billy Long, Denny Glick, Edwin Guinnane, Ken- neth Simonsen, Stanley Shafer. Second row: Dawson Wil- liams, Ralph Paddock. Third row: Patsy Struthers, Jackie Herzog, Karen Schneider, George Widener, Mary Kaatz. Fourth row: Ruth Vaughn, Johnny Galiger. Fifth row: Dixie Carter, Leona Thompson. 14 s4cttvctie6 OLD BALDY -- ALDER Left to tight: Bernice Ramer, Gerda Glick, David Kelly, Ella Rae Elser, Shirley Miller, D. C. Hodges, Mrs. Lois Ramer, Advisor. Absent: Gary Stine. Stu Student ( ouucct Front row, left to right: Bud Bock, Arthur Bieler, Phil Smith Vice President, Tom Bray President, Gerda Glick Secretary-Treasurer, Joel Orton, Tom Urwin, Kayo Paige. Second row: Mr. Alve Thomas Advisor, Jackie Herzog, Denny Glick, Byron McKenzie. 16 (tyUafattM- s4ctcwtie 17 Christmas Ball Seniors getting trees? p. 4. FrontRow, left to right: Bernice Ramer, parliamentarian: Carla Salmonsen, treasurer; Shirley Miller, vice-presi- dent; Ella Rae Elser, secretary; Gerda Glick, president; Jackie Cowan, song-leader; Barbara Baril, historian; Bar- bara Redman, musician; Doris Glick, reporter. Second Row: Sue Smith, Mickey McRea, Sonja Allen, Delores Lueck, Peggy Brunner, Gayle Galahan, Dixie Albrecht, Beryl Berryman, Miss Betty Eakman, advisor. Third Row: Doreen Long, Mildred Burton, Teresa Funk, Norma Fries, Patsy Struthers, Jackie Herzog, Ruth Vaughn,Karen Schneider, and Dixie Carter.' p. i4. 4. Thispage issponsored by CAH1LL-MOONEY, WEIN'SCLOTHING STORE, TREASURE TRAIL MOTEL, AND LYDIA'S ALL OF BUTTE; DILLON PORTRAIT STUDIO, J. C. PENNEY'S, VAUGHN RAGSDALE, AND THE D. L. JEWELRY All of Dillon. 18 ?. “tty. 4. TheF.H.A. organization was very active this year. Some of the things in which the chapter participated include the Chapter Initiation, the Father-Daughter Banquet, Come-As-You-Are Party, In- stallation of a sister chapter at Ennis, the Joint F. H. A . - F. F. A . Banquet, Amateur Show, Hobo Day, Installation of Officers and the Style Show. The District Convention was also held in Sheridan for the first time in 8 years, with 150 delegates attending from 8 chapters. Much time and effort went into its preparation. Ella Rae Elser, the District 2 President, was the State Chairman of Projects. She attended the 1954 regional convention at Logan, Utah. We felt very honored to have her represent our school and our chapter. The chapter feels a great loss with her graduation. 1. Gerda presiding at Installation 2. Degree winners 3. Our representatives to Helena 4. Ella Rae 5. Eating! Looks interesting! p. 'Tffetn enA tcfr Front Row, left to right: Bob Gilman, Ralph Flager, Ken Simonsen, John Carey, Jim Burton, Kayo Paige, Byron McKenzie. Second Row: Ralph Paddock, Tom Urwin, Bud Stringham, Art Bieler, Tom Bray, George Ellinghouse, Vern Klevgard, Bob Rogers, Mike Moran, Don Douglas, Advisor. Third Row: Walter Braach, Dick Talbott, Stan Shafer, Denny Glick, Bill Long, Marvin Hansen, Ed Guinanne, Harold Kelly, Dave Kelly. Ken Lueck. Left to right, John Carey, Sentinel; Art Bieler, Vice President; Tom Bray, President; George Ellinghouse, Treasurer; Vern Klevgard, Secretary; Jim Burton, Reporter. 20 p. p. 4. 4cttvtt£e 21 Green hand initiation Getting the facts At the end of a busy day Dance me loose, Marvin Just fooling around Marilyn, our accompanist 4rs. Kitt and Bobby Three little Juniors Gettin' purty 22 cation. 'Pnom Hardworking crew Grand March 23 Stringing streamers Doris and Peg making flowers Two of a kind ! Getting acquainted OFF THE TRACK Presented by the Speech Class of 55 Directed by Mrs. Doris Kitt CAST Silas Dobbins............. Mr. Morgon................ Flickie Nelson............ Betty Nelson.............. Joan Parker .............. Bill Lindsay.............. Mrs. Gaurino.............. Antonia Gaurino........... Miss Pidgie McDougal . . . Mrs. Reginald Vanderventer Oscar Pozenby ............ Evalina Bumpass........... Willie B. Woodson......... . . . . Joel Orton . . . Jim Brandon . . . Gerda Glick . Shirley Miller . Beverly Norton . . . . Gary Stine . Bernice Ramer . Peggy Brunner . Ella Rae Elser Barbara Redman . Mildred Burton . Mickey McRea . . . David Kelly 24 Do we know him? Names Front Row, left to right: Kenneth Lueck (Manager), Kenneth Simonsen, Larry Hickethier, Denny Glick. David Kelly, Stanley Shafer, Bob Rogers, Allen Hickethier, Edwin Guinnane, Bill Long. Back Row: Harold Kelly, Tom Urwin, Phil Smith, Marvin Hansen, George Ellinghouse, Bud Bock, Jim Brandon, Eugene Stringham, Jim Burton Art Bieler and Coach, George H. Chapman. ‘SevaAet zlC 7e z tt Left to Right: Arthur Bieler, Larry Hickethier, Stan Shafer, Vern Klevgard, Bud Bock, George Ellinghouse, John Galigher, Tom Bray, Denny Glick, Allen Hickethier. Manager, Jack Burlingame and Coach, Herb Chapman. 29 ‘Site et zCC ScAeduCe Opponent Date White Sulphur Nov. 27 Ennis Dec. 3 Virginia City Dec. 4 Harrison Dec. 10 Whitehall Dec. 11 Boulder Dec. 14 White Sulphur Dec. 17 Christmas Tourn. Dec. 28 Dec. 29 Lima Jan. 7 Twin Bridges Jan. 8 Ennis Jan. 14 Virginia City Jan. 15 Harrison Jan. 21 Whitehall Jan. 22 Boulder Jan. 29 Lima Feb. 4 Twin Bridges Feb. 5 District Tourn. Feb. 17 18, and 19 Place SHS Opp. Home 43 57 Away 55 57 Home 79 51 Home 72 19 Home 44 40 Home 48 50 Away 46 78 Boulder 2nd Place Home 60 63 Home 56 59 Home 59 67 Away 77 49 Home 83 29 Away 47 63 Away 48 54 Home 47 32 Away Butte Civic Center 66 52 Art Bieler, Captain This page is sponsored by the SHERIDAN BANK, SHERIDAN BAKERY, GAMBLES, and DR. S. P. KITT, all of Sheridan. 30 s4ctivctty @Co4e ctfe FHA girls in new home ec room 31 s eiud Front Row: Bob Rogers, Allen Hickethier, Jack Burlingame, Tom Urwin, Stan Shafer, Phil Smith, Harold Kelly, Eugene Stringham, Vern Klevgard. Second Row: Arthur Bieler, Marvin Hansen, James Brandon, Bud Bock, George Ellinghouse, Jim Burton, Tom Bray, David Kelly, Larry Hickethier, Coach Herb Chapman. Cheerleaders: L. to R. Gerda Glick, Gayle Galahan, Peggy Brunner and Beverley Norton. 32 Front row, left to right: Denny Glick, Billy Long, Jimmy Brandon, Mike Moran, Ken Lueck, Marvin Hansen, Harold Kelly, Arthur Bieler, David Kelly, Ken Simonsen, Jack Burlingame, Vern Klevgard, James Burton, Larry Hickethier, Gary Garrett, Ralph Flager, and Bobby Gilman. Second row, sitting: Norma Fries, Dorene Long, Mildred Burton, Bernice Ramer.Mary Kaatz, Dixie Carter, Carla Salmonsen, Shirley Miller, Jackie Cowan, Barbara Baril, Barbara Redman, Doris Glick, Dixie Albrecht. Third row, standing: Gerda Glick, Walter Braach, Peggy Brunner, Eugene Stringham, Teresa Funk, Sue Smith, Margaret McRea, Sonja Allen, Delores Lueck, Ella Rae Elser, Marilyn Doornbos, Diane Bray, Janet Oliverson, Dick Talbot, Bud Bock, Byron McKenzie, Beverly Norton, and Gayle Gala- han. Back row: John Carey, Allen Hickethier, John Woodward, Bobby Rogers, Stan Shafer, Tom Urwin, PHI Smith, Patsy Struthers, Jackie Herzog, Ruth Vaughn, Karen Schneider, Beryl Berryman, George Ellinghouse, Tom Bray, Ed Guinnane, D. C. Hodges, Kayo Paige, Joel Orton, Dawson Williams, and Ralph Paddock. This page sponsored by PRESTON CHEVROLET, CLUB CAFE, SHERIDAN SHOE SHOP, and SAVINGS CENTER all of Sheridan. 33 gw Row 1 Left to right: Dorene Burlingame, Ruth Vaughn, Bernice Ramer, D. C. Hodges, Gerda Glick Lynn Ellina- house, Mrs Doris Kitt, Director, Tom Bray, Marilyn Doornbos, Jackie Herzog, Byron McKenzie, Dawson Williams Dolores Lueck. Row 2: Mary Kaatz, Janet Oliverson, George Ellinghouse, Jackie Cowan, Norma Fries Mildred Burton, Bob Rogers, Ella Rae Elser, Doris Glick, Barbara Baril, David Oliverson, Kayo Paige Mickey McRea Diane Bray, Dixie Albrecht, Peggy Brunner, Joe Stauduhar. This page is sponsored by TRETHEWEY'S MUSIC BOX, 216 N. Main St., Butte 34 First row; Barbara Redman, Marilyn Doornbos (accompanist), Jackie Herzog, Karen Schneider (librarian), Ruth Vaughn, Patsy Struthers, Dorene Long, Dixie Albrecht, Doris Glick, Peggy Brunner (librarian), Gayle Galahan. Second row; Beryl Berryman, Barbara Baril, Mrs. Kitt, Sue Smith, Mary Kaatz. Third row; Norma Fries, Mildred Burton (librarian), Beverly Norton, Carla Salmonsen, Diane Bray, Jackie Cowan, Janet Oliverson, Teresa Funk, Bernice Ramer, Ella Rae Elser, Dixie Carter, Mickey McRea, Sonja Allen, Gerda Glick and Delores Lueck. First row, left to right: Orton, Byron McKenzie. Kayo Paige, Second row: John Woodward, Bob Gilman, Larry Hickethier, Allen Hickethier, Joel Dawson Williams, David Oliverson, Ken Simonsen, Mrs. Doris Kitt (di- rector) Bob Rogers (librarian). Bill Long (librarian). Kenneth Lueck. Third row: Bud Bock, Jim Brandon. Tom Urwin, Eugene Stringham. Ralph Flager, Gary Garrett. Tom Bray, Dick Talbott, Ed Guinnane, Denny Click, D. C. Hodges (accompanist), Jim Burton (librarian). The Mixed Chorus is comprised of the combined membership of these two choruses. 35 StnaU SttaemfUe Front row, left to right: Beryl Berryman,Barbara Baril, Mrs. Doris Kitt, Director,Sue Smith, Mary Kaatz. Second row: Beverly Norton, Carla Salmonsen, Jackie Cowan, Bernice Ramer, Barbara Redman, Marilyn Doornbos Gayle Galahan, Mickey McRae, and Gerda Glick. The Small Ensemble formed the basis from which smaller groups were chosen to participate in local programs and from which the Triple Trio was chosen to attend the District Music Festival in Anaconda in April. A rating of excellent, which the group earned at that meet, entitled them to attend the State Music Meet in Missoula in May. This group of girls may be complimented on their successful year. Everyone Must Take His Chances 37 Scenes friont aoen Gypsy Rob and His Followers Gypsies at Mealtime This page sponsored by STOCKMAN BAR, DORIS’S BEAUTY SHOP, DUN- CAN FLORISTS. RUBY VALLEY CLEANERS, ED'S MIDWAY CLUB, Dancing the Light Fantastic RUBY HOTEL, HARRY'S STANDARD SERVICE, AND THE RUBY VALLEY BOWLING ALLEY, all of Sheridan. {e Front row, left to right: Diane Duncan, Connie Tolson, Colleen Baril, Carolyn Lueck, Coreen Cald- well, Ty Todd, Jimmy Darby. Second row: Penny Weber, Colleen Guinnane, Linda Banks, Frank Robinson, Mike Funk. Back row: Ronald Skinner, Johnny Robinson, David Lee Thompson, Garvin Ray Ferguson, Garland Jay Ferguson, and Mrs. Flo Stine, teacher. Secottd x zde Front row, left to right: Larry Fulford, Jimmy Stringham, Connie Simonsen, Ann Carey, Patsy High, Mary Redman, Sandra Baril, Paul Banks, David Burton. Second row: Alvin Doty, Margaret Moore, Jeanette Holmberg, Linda Glasser, Doug Marsh, Kelly Packer, John Pack Paul Marsh, David Armstrong. Back row: Jimmy King, Jimmy Wright, Gary White and Miss Leona Trumbull, teacher. 40 (ZttcC Back row, left to right: Dale Talbott, Fred Magee, Ray Shaw, Mrs. Birrer, Edward Yeo, Daniel Marsh, Gary Skinner. Middle row: Carol Mae Doornbos, Gail Steadham, Mary Robinson, Kelly Baril, Kathie White, Carolyn Tolson, Bonnie Weber, Jo Ann Baril. Front row: Patrick Magee, Peter Janelli, Judy Janelli, Kathy Green, Connie Fulford, Margaret Morris, Jean Tilton, David King, and James Doyle. s4 td SixtJi Back row, left to right: Jimmy Birdsill, David Duncan, Vern Doornbos, Carol Carey, Sandra Barney, Miss Steiner, Kathy Steadham, Casey Baril, Ann Fenton, Judy Buck, Bruce Redman. Middle row: Ray- mond Shafer, Danny Moore, Betty Jo Webber, Judy Anderson, Teresa Burton, Bobby Wright, Rita Janelli, Carol Burlingame, Garry Talbot, Jerry Pack. Front row: Jimmy Funk, Bobby Bray, Michael Doyle, Byron Sagunsky, David Lueck, Judy Simonsen, Johnny Funk, Shirley Galiger, Joan Duncan, Larrie Elser, Jerry Galahan. 41 Seu ttJi Oxtct d tcule Front row, left to right: Brian Berryman, Buddy Baril, Billy Marsh, Bobby McDonald, Brent Berryman, Joe Glick, Phylis Baril, Elioda Albrecht, Sherrie Wessel. Second row; Paul Sagunsky, Joe Stauduhar, Edward Brandon, Sallie Thompson. Lynn Ellinghouse, Anna Dee Allen, Dorothy Simonsen, Donna Moore. Third row; Kenneth Doyle, Jo Anne Braach, Sharon Herzog, Steven Mortensen, Jerry Braach, Gary Win- slow, Judy Mortensen, Dorene Burlingame, Mr. Murray. fecttc i 7R.evcecv Front row; Brian Berryman, Edward Brandon. Second row; Lynn Ellinghouse, Sharon Herzog, Dorene Burlingame, Phyliss Baril. 42 Seventh tutcL Front row, left to right: Brent Berryman, Buddy Baril, Joe Glick, Billy Marsh, Joe Stauduhar, Brian Berryman, Bobby McDonald. Back row: Paul Sagunsky, Edward Brandon. Kenneth Doyle, Jerry Braach, Steven Mortensen, Gary Winslow, Coach Murray. ( ieenCecuten Front row, left to right: Lynn Ellinghouse, Sharon Herzog, Jo Anne Braach, Sallie Thompson. Back row; Anna Allen, Dorene Burlingame, Judy Mortensen, Elioda Albrecht. 43 s4 ttC 'poccnt i $46-47 Front row, left to right: Eugene Stringham, Bobby Flemming, Doris Glick, Janice English, Faye Win- slow, Barbara Baril, Peggy Brunner, Muriel Baril, Dixie Albrecht. Second row: Larry Ransom, Walter Braach, Peter Horton, Kenneth Lueck, Arthur Bieler, D. C. Hodges, Don Miles, Tommy Bray, Bill Tal- bott, David Braach, Jimmy Hanson. Back row: Jimmy Brandon, George Ellinghouse, Orville Bock, Karen Dillard, Gerda Glick, Ella Rae Elser, Mike Perkins, Charles Bock, Dick Salmonsen, Ida Johnson, Gloria Dupuis, Carla Salmonsen, Mrs. Florence Birrer. Left to right: D.C. Hodges, Ella Rae Elser, Arthur Bieler, Carla Salmonsen, Jim Brandon, Gerda Glick. 44 The title of our story is the Class of '55. Chapter one begins when fifteen bright and happy first graders start on their journey through the school with Miss Dimachas their leader. The characters are Arthur Bieler, David Braach, James Brandon, D. C. Hodges, Steve Hubner, Dan Mortenson, Mike Reynolds, Eugene Stringham, Keran Dillard Ella Rae Elser, Janice English, Virginia Gainan, Gerda Glick, Ida Johnson, and Carla Salmonsen. The second chapter takes place eight years later. Seven of the original characters have stayed in the story, they are: Gerda Glick, D. C. Hodges, Ella Rae Elser, Ida Johnson, Art Bieler, Carla Salmonsen, and James Brandon. The new personalities added to the original group are Neal Barth, James Burton, James Hansen, David Kelly, Beverly Norton, Mike Perkins, Beverly Peter- son, Bernice Ramer, John Woodward, Gary Stine, and Lanell Tuckerman. This group is last seen together when Mr. Murray hands out their 8th grade diplomas. Chapter three starts off with a bang as the class goes through Frosh Initiation. The class lost two members this year, Jim Hansen and Mike Perkins. Members gained were Shirley Miller, Kayo Eby, Anna Lou Ashcraft, and Phil Smith. Mr. Alve Thomas was the class sponsor. The officers for the year were: Neal Barth, president; Ella Rae Elser, vice president; Gerda Glick, secretary and treasurer; D. C. Hodges, Student Council representative. The chapter closes with all the group looking forward to the next year and revenge upon the innocent Freshman. In chapter four we read that our class officers were; Ella Rae Elser, president; Jim Brandon, vice president; Carla Salmonsen, secretary and treasurer; Gerda Glick, Student Council repre- sentative. This year the class lost five members who were: Neal Barth, Ida Johnson, Kayo Eby, Anna Lou Ashcraft, and Mike Reynolds. Three new members were added: Scott Russell, Vern Klevgard, and Tom Bray. The class was sponsored by Mr. Alve Thomas. A few of the high- lights were the Frosh Initiation, a sleighing party and a swimming party. The next chapter which is the fifth emerges with the following officers: Arthur Bieler, presi- dent; Tom Bray, vice president; Phil Smith, secretary and treasurer; Ella Rae Elser, Student Council representative. The class lost two of its girls, Lanell Tuckerman and Beverly Peterson and gained one boy, Joel Orton. The class had a new advisor this year, Mr. Holmberg. The big event of the year was the Junior Prom. The theme of the prom was Moulin Rouge and the decorations were of red and white with a windmill and sidewalk cafe as the main props. Gerda Glick was elected Junior Princess. The Juniors also Resented the Junior-Senior Banquet honoring the Senior Class of 1954. Those elected to go to Boys' State were Tom Bray, Vern Klevgard, and Jim Burton. Carla Salmonsen was chosen to go to Girls' State. The final thrill in this chap- ter is the receiving of our class rings and what a proud class we were. Our last and grandest chapter opens the usual way with election of officers as follows: Arthur Bieler, president; Gary Stine, vice president; Jim Brandon, secretary and treasurer; Joel Orton, Student Council representative. The class lost Scott Russell and gained Berniece Hunt. The class was at its busiest and most exciting as we plunged headlong into our many activities. Among these some of the most memorable were: the Senior Ball, our trip to Helena to see the Legislature in action and winning first place in the Amateur Show. The class participated in High School Week at Bozeman being represented thereby Vern Klevgard, Carla Salmonsen, and D. C. Hodges. The planning and secrecy of Sneak Day was an unforgettable experience but nothing compared to our final moments of glory as the class finished the Graduation Ceremonies. 45 (?£ Z64 Ti cU We, the Senior Class of 1955, of Sheridan High School, State of Montana, County of Madison, Town of Sheridan, on the corner of Madison and Poplar Streets, being of sound mind and able bodies submit this last will and testament, hereby revoking all previous wills and testaments or promises made by the class or members thereof: To the faculty we leave the schoolhouse in one piece. To our advisor, Mr. Holmberg, we leave the hope that his next class will be as cooperative as we were. To Mr. Thomas we leave our intelligent discussions in government class. To the class of '56 we leave Gary Stine, John Woodward, and Beverly Norton. To the class of '57 we leave our ability to get along with the teachers. To the class of '58 we leave our many essays for their future use and we know they can use them. As individuals we bequeath the following items to our friends, the class of 1956: I, Ella Rae Elser, leave my ability to get along with Mr. Thomas to Barbara Redman, and my nick- - names to Doris Glick or anyone who wants them. 1, Dave Kelly, leave my essays to Gary Stine and Harold Kelly. I, D. C. Hodges, leave my grades to John Carey and Bob Rogers. 1, Bernice Ramer, leave my ability to be on time to Sue Smith. I also leave a few pounds to Barbara Baril. I. Gerda Glick, leave my hair, its natural curl and its color to Peggy Brunner and Dixie Albrecht. I, Carla Salmonsen, leave my ability to go steady plus my ability to talk to Marvin Hansen and will he please use them. I, Shirley Miller, leave my government answers to Tom Urwin and Mickey McRea. I, Arthur Bieler, leave my ability to have my book reports done on time to Bud Bock. 1. Tom Bray, leave the back seat of Spike’s car to anybody. I, Vern Klevgard, leave my blond crew cut to Mike Moran. I, Phil Smith, leave my ability to get along with highway patrolmen to Harold Kelly. I, Jim Brandon, leave my C plus in deportment to Bud Stringham. I, Joel Orton, leave my ability to remember my assignments to Allen Hicketheir. I, Jim Burton, leave my dislikes and aching teeth to my sister Mildred. The foregoing testament, is by the Senior Class of 1955, signed, sealed, published, and declared to be its Last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, who at its request and in the presence of each other, subscribed our names as writers thereof. Shirley Miller, Attorney Ella Rae Elser, Notary Public S A 1 46 Art Bieler Jr., and Sr. 'W Phil Smith Vern Klevgard D. C. Hodges t . t Tommy Bray Gerda Glick 47 ScA oC @cUe tcUvi September 1 School begins 10 Freshman Initiation 17 Sophomore Return Party 23 FFA-FHA Picnic 29 FHA Initiation 30 FFA Initiation October 16 FHA District Convention November 19 Speech Class Play December 13 FHA Father-Daughter Banquet 18 Senior Ball 28-29 Christmas Tournament in Boulder February 10 Joint FFA-FHA Banquet 17,18,19 Basketball Tournament March 11 Amateur Show 17,18,19 FFA District Convention 23,24,25 FHA State Convention April 1,2 Music Meet in Anaconda 15 Operetta 13,14,15 FFA State Convention 22 Track Meet in Dillon 29 FFA-FHA Hobo Day May 3 Sneak Day 4 Track Meet in Bozeman 5,6,7 State Music Meet 7 Junior Prom 9 Award Night 12 Junior-Senior Banquet 15 Baccalaureate 20 Graduation 25 School Out 4« A Few of the Runners-Up. Just Doing What Comes Natchurally. Grade School King and Queen All Top Grade School Hoboes. Diane Jackie 49 A Bright Future Awaits Us Whether we are conscious of it or not, life IS becoming easier . . . considering the amount of physical drudgery that machines do for us today. When we are able to do a job easier and quicker, we can turn our attention to other tasks. That’s the way progress is made. Electricity - only 75 years old, practically speaking - has done much to lighten our burdens. Today in Montana the average resident is using three times as much electrical energy as he did a decade ago. We will continue to use more and more in the future, freeing our hands and our minds for greater accomplishments. In Montana electricity is doubly enjoyable - it’s abun- dant and cheap . . . 13.4 per cent under the national average. THE MONTANA POWER COMPANY Superior Service for 42 years Ehlers Agency Sheridon Montana We don’t want all the insurance Just yours Farmer’s Union Alder Montana The friendly farmers’ store Co-op oil and gas Vic Magnus, Manager PICK AND PAN PHARMACY Sheridan Montana Vaccines and other ranch supplies Pharmaceutical products George King, owner. Texaco Service Len Water’s Music Store Sheridan Montana Mobilgas and oil Butte Montana Harry Odden, owner All types of musical instruments GAGE REAL ESTATE Twin Bridges Montana Ranches — Business Opportunities Ruby Valley Garage Alder Montana Compliments of the Stop in and see Roy Kitson for all kinds of repair work on your BEAVERHEAD BAR SUPPLY car or farm machinery Hurd’s Dillon, Montana Twin Bridges Hotel and Bar under new management Marshall Wells Store Hoyt and Millie Twin Bridges Montana Twin Bridges Hardware and Paint Smail Brothers’ Service Mary Lou Motel Alder Montana 3219 Harrison Ave. Gas and Groceries Butte Montana Keith and Ivan Smail Clean, comfortable cabins Beaverhead Laundry and Dry Cleaners Dillon, Montana When in Dillon Shop at Larsen’s for your greeting cards and gifts Stationery and office supplies Rand — Poll-Parrot Electric and Variety Shop nrnimnrir? 1ILIUIIHII lO Dillon Montana JocxPteytg Phone 100 Phone 9555 76 E. Park St. Butte, Mont. Westinghouse Appliances Nationally Advertised Shoes for Men, Women and Children Complete Service any make Trim-Tred — Star-Brand ELIEL’S DEPARTMENT STORE DILLON, MONTANA Best Wishes to the Class of 1955 DILLON AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION Dillon, Montana Eddy’s Motel Butte Montana Kfr. and Mrs. V. T. Quinlan, Mgrs. Gordon’s Jewelry 12 N. Main Butte Montana 28 Modern Cottages, Kitchenettes, Garages, Clean, Convenient, Comfortable, Courteous “Montana’s Largest Credit Jewelers” 12 Blocks South of City Center U.S. 91 and 10 Highways Come in and browse around Compliments of Dillon Daily Tribune Keene’s Shoes Dillon Montana Butte’s Friendly Shoe Store Mrs. Edna Hill Sheridan Correspondent SWIM AT BARKELL HOT SPRINGS, POPULAR PRICES, FREE PICNIC GROUNDS Silver Star, Montana Sincere Congratulations and may the future bring more success and happiness to you. CHARLES WALTER Drugs, Drygoods, Hardware, Groceries. SHERIDAN, MONTANA Congratulations to a fine graduating class and high school faculty from ROOTH STUDIO BUTTE’S LEADING PHOTOGRAPHER, 206 W. Park St. Butte, Montana Bolever your dependable Realtor Phone 5309 Your one stop shopping center for the entire family 200 W. Park Butte Montana Penney’s of Butte Shop the Jo-Rose Shoppe Compliments 14 No. Main St. Butte Montana The Friendly Finlen where stocks are complete for Juniors, Misses and Women’s apparel C. Pat Egan General Manager COMPLIMENTS OF YOUR FRIENDLY SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. STORE OF BUTTE. Ot S S “Difieetotuf. Dr. R. J. English, Optometrist Dr. R. H. Dyer Physician Surgeon Dillon Phone 466 Phone 61 Office Hours, 2 to 4 P.M. Montana Sheridan Montana DR. J. C. SEIDENSTICKER, Physician Surgeon Twin Bridges Montana For your sake — wear wool. For goodness sake - eat lamb For your sake - wear wool. For goodness sake - eat lamb Compliments of Compliments of Do11 is Hodges Ray Elser Butte With compliments of LUSSY MOTORS, Lincoln - Mercury All factory-trained registered mechanics All work fully guaranteed Phone 5491 Montana tyCcutcttu? cmou uC Treasure Trail Motel Highway No. 10-S 3460 Harrison Ave. Butte, Montana Phone 8005 Woodward’s “Everything to wear” dry goods, clothing, shoes, ladies’ ready-to-wear, men’s furnishings, millinery, notions Twin Bridges Montana Texaco Service Station Compliments of the Hotel Finlen Sheridan Montana Butte Montana Every thing in gas and oil C. Pat Egan, General Manager J. M. Maddison Sheridan Montana Compliments of Rosenburg Furniture Store Hardware, groceries, dry goods Butte Montana Best wishes to the class of 1955 from the Vigilante Service Station Sheridan Montana