Winifred High School - Red Raider Yearbook (Winifred, MT)

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 In the year 1952, early in September, there set sail over the Sea of Knowledge a Magnificent Ship, proudly bearing the banner of the red and the white. This ship was undertaking a long, difficult, and somewhat dangerous and uncertain journey. There were four ports on its charted route; its original crew was composed of seven boys and one girl. The names of these were Larry Arthur, Boyd Bergum, Martin Mendel, Mary Mendel, Jerry Osburnsen, Eugene Erlandson, Glenn Scoville and Bobbie Simac. The first port was on Freshman Isle. The ship tied up for a year at this point and many voyages were made upon the river of the unexplored island. The members of the crew learned much from these ventures that proved helpful and useful at later stops. When the fall of 1953 came around the captain and his crew shoved off for new lands of adventure. This time they came to Sophomore Isle, a shining land of make- believe, it seemed. The atmosphere was light and the knowledge gained here seemed to swell the heads of the crew. This isle of make-believe was too much for this valiant crew and early in the fall of 1954 they set forth on a stormy sea to ports unknown. Out from port but a few days a signal of distress was sighted starboard on a choppy sea. A rescue was made and four cold and wet people were dragged aboard. Their names were Donald Letz, Leroy Barritt, Henry Jones and Shirley Reppe. With this added roster the Magnificent Ship made way to Junior Isle. A lovely place it was. Knowledge, enter- tainment and activities of all kinds prevailed. Disaster also struck; as first mate, Don Letz set out to sea one day in search of knowledge and never returned to port. Time went fast and soon it was time to sail. Again disaster hit the gallant crew as when the captain shouted, Anchors aweigh Henry Jones and LeRoy Barritt were missing. They had decided to stop at Junior Isle and make their own plans for the future. On a bright and shiny September morning in the year of 1955 the ship and its added crew member, Sam Willis, came in sight of Senior Isle. Its glowing shore line, its shining mountains foretold of what seemed to be promised land. Our skipper shortly in- formed his crew that the stay here would be but nine very short and busy months and that there was much to do and much to learn. In view of the glorious scenery before them that early September morning it was impossible for some to heed the skipper's warning. The stay on Senior Isle was short. The skipper's prediction came true. Most of the gallant crew attained new heights of knowledge, wisdom and courage. A few learned their lessons in harder manner. At the end of this year they found that Senior Isle was not a promised land but a stepping place into the vast territory called My Future. The skipper also advised his crew that this voyage was to be made each on his own. So ended the short and active journey through high school for the members of the Class of 1956. Best of luck to each and every one of you. Our Junior Year: Play: Arsenic and Old Lace Prom: Evening in Paris Orchestra: The Four Scholars Twelve-Year Students: Boyd Bergum Martin Mendel Mary Mendel

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Tfteet t£e Se Uo%d President......................JERRY OSBURNSEN Vice President - -- -- -- - -MARTIN MENDEL Secretary-Treasurer ------- MARY MENDEL Sponsor - -- -- -- -- -- - - MR. BERGUM Larry Arthur--A dark-haired boy from the East country who grew up to be the tallest in the class. He is noted for his many cars, one at a time, and the magnificent care that he gives them. Boyd Bergum--The tall blonde lad with the snazzy green convertible who is known for his coolheadedness and good disposition. Martin Mendel--One member of our Senior twins who is known for his witty remarks and his escapades in the school attic. Mary Mendel--The other member of the Mendel twins who is remembered as the only girl in the class during the freshman and sophomore years. Jerry Osbumsen--Whose winning smile coupled with determination has earned him recognition. Glenn Scoville--The boy from the P. N. country who is known for his sleepy ways and ability to win arguments. Bob Simac--Who, is in reality, the cowboy of the class--known best for his dry humor and ability to manage the home ranch. Eugene Erlandson--Known as the lady-killer of the class and part time resident of Lewistown. Sam Willis--Known as the Arizona Kid” who came from Wyoming and is noted for his noisy shoes and curly blond hair. Shirley Reppe--The first member of the class to be married. We all wish her the best of luck. CLASS MOTTO: Face the sunshine and you will never see the shadow COLORS: Blue and Silver FLOWER; Crocus

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