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

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CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1955, our star of knowledge was selected and we set forth to grasp it firmly. On the perilous, but merry journey were five boys: Dennis Wherley, Ronnie Erlandson, Ty Leonard, Melvin Udelhoven, and Jim Simac, and eight girls: Patsy Arthur, Carolyn Reppe, Mildred Stilson, Virginia Wall- ing, Betty Smith, Polly Philp, Violie and Ruby Pearson. Chosen to command our voyage for the year were: Patsy Arthur, President; Carolyn Reppe, Vice President; Dennis Wherley, Secretary-Treasurer; and Miss Crowley, Sponsor. We survived initiation without bitterness. Jim Simac and Carolyn Reppe were candidates from the freshman class for Gridiron King and Homecoming Queen. Betty Smith was crowned Carnival Queen for 1955. In the spring of 1956, the studious class traveled to Lewistown with Tex Olsen to peek at life outside the golden gates of Winifred. Once again, in the fall of 1956, the same class plus two sisters, Ella and Alice Berg, continued on to their shining star. The officers were; Dennis Wherley, President; Jim Simac, Vice President; Ronnie Erlandson, Secretary- Treasurer; and Mr. Boulet, Sponsor. Mildred Stilson took over the reign as Carnival Queen of 1956. Closer to their star, the fifteen students returned to Winifred for their junior year. Polly Philp, Jim Simac, Mildred Stilson, and Mr. Arnst were the officers and the sponsor. Patsy Arthur, much to our joy, was elected Carni- val Queen of 1957. She was also our candidate for Homecoming Queen. We were very proud of our job of editing the Prairie Dog Chatter. The class pre- sented the three-act comedy, Skinned Alive, on November 16, 1956, Miss Yoshimura was our director. On April 23, we were hosts at the junior-senior banquet; Polly Philp was toastmistress. On April 26, we presented our prom, Singing Waterfall, with Lund's Orchestra providing the music. The junior class also held a public dance to raise funds to replace money lost in the burglary of the school. Dennis Wherley, Jim Simac, and Betty Smith represented the class at the High School Rodeo. When we returned for our last year, our star shone brightly. We lost Carolyn Reppe, who preferred married life to school. We wish her the best of luck. Chosen to lead the class onward were; Patsy Arthur, Melvin Udelhoven, Betty Smith, and Polly Philp. Mr. Bergum was our sponsor. The school elected Polly Philp Carnival Queen of 1958, Patsy Arthur Homecoming Queen, and Dennis Wherley Gridiron King. The class sponsored a Donkey Basketball Game, December 18, 1958, which featured local players. This proved to be very humorous and enjoyable to the audience. We held a Christmas Ball on December 20, with music by the Denton Downbeats. The Boys of the class won the Class Basketball Tournament and trophy. Our senior play, Grandad Steps Out, was held April 4, 1959, followed by a public dance with music provided by Lund’s orchestra. Under Mr. Bergum's able direction, we think we produced the best play ever presented. Upon graduation, our star was reached and we stepped outward to explore the world. CLASS MOTTO: Don't itch for success, scratch for it. CLASS FLOWER: Carnation CLASS COLORS: Royal blue and white

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MILDRED KAY STILSON Tootsie Pep Club 1.2. 3,4; Glee Club 1,2, 3.4; Band 3,4; Paper Staff 3; Annual Staff 4; Carnival Queen 2; Twirler 2, 3; Skinned Alive” 3; Grandad Steps Out 4; Pep Club President 3; Pep Club Secretary 4; Class Secretary 3; Years in WHS 4. He who spares his words is truly wise. MELVIN GRAYDON UDELHOVEN Melvin” Basketball 1, 2, 3,4; Editor 3; Annual Football 2, 3,4; Base- Editor 4; Class Vice ball 1,2; Skinned President 4; Cow- Alive 3; Grandad Steps Out 4; Paper All play, no work. slip Corners 2; Years in WHS 12. VIRGINIA LYNN WALLING Ginger Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Out 4; Paper Staff Glee Club 1,2, 3,4; Everybody's Crazy 2; Skinned Alive 3; Grandad Steps 3; Annual Staff 4; Years in WHS 9. Be to my virtues very kind, be to my fautts a little blind. DENNIS EDWARD WHERLEY Denny Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Football 1,2,3, 4; Track 1,2,4; Base- ball 1, 2; High School Rodeo 1, 2, 3, 4; Paper Staff 3; Annual Staff 4; Gridiron King 4; Class Secretary- Treasurer 1; Class President 2; Gran- dad Steps Out 4; Years in WHS 71 2 Behind us lies the path of learning, ahead the road to success.

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Ella and Alice Betty and Patsy Ty and Gene Mildred Jimmy Ronnie WEREN'T WE CUTE? Virginia Polly Dennis and Leo Ruby Melvin