Voices from the Past

October 26, 1923

57 Schools to Be Opened This Year

Fifty-seven public schools will be opened in Powder River County this year, according to J.I. Westpahl, County Superintendent of Schools. There is a total of 75 schools in the county but some of them have not operated for two or three years past and last year others were closed for the first time.

Ten teachers are yet needed in this county for schools that will operate but as yet have not been able to procure instructors. These schools are: Biddle in Dist. 6, Belle Creek and Wright Creek in Dist. 22, Hay Creek in Dist. 23, Bear Creek, Billup, Glendale and Pleasant View in Dist. 60, Kruger in Dist. 88, Swope in Dist. 92 and Turrett Butte in Dist. 92. In District 60, two teachers are to be engaged for the four schools at $1,800, giving four months to each school as against six months for each school last year.

Schools in the county which functioned last year but which are closed this year are: Severovic in Dist. 28, Trevaskis in Dist. 20, Cook Creek in Dist. 32, West Yarger in Dist. 32, Fifteen Mile in Dist. 80, Big Powder in Dist. 81 and Durst in 93.

October 22, 1948

Old Grads Enjoy Homecoming

Senior class members Lee Harrsch and Linda Trucano were crowned homecoming king and queen at coronation ceremonies during the program Friday morning at the high school gymnasium in Broadus, by J.L. Wilson, Student Council President.

Officially homecoming started at ten o'clock Friday morning with a parade that lasted about one hour and was approximately one half mile long. Floats were presented by the four BHS classes, the High School Commercial Department, "B" Club, the Broadus Grade School, VFW Auxiliary, Burton's store, McMahons, Broadus Merc, P-TA, McCurdy Motor Company, Texaco Service Station, Student Council, Farmers Union, and the Class of 1923, featuring a 1923 Model T Ford. The Broadus High School band led the parade with the parade of elephants, sponsored by the Republican club of Broadus at the end of the march.

Steve A. Holt Jr., represented the Class of 1923, the first graduating class, and the alumni in an address given at the high school assembly at 11 o'clock. Mrs. Ruth Newmiller is the other member of the class of '23. Mr. Holt related the history of the high school and told of various graduates and successes they have made. He commended the faculty and the board of education and the people of the community in building and keeping a "fine high school" in Broadus. He also pledged the high school the support of the alumni and friends in its endeavors.

The high school band, glee club and mixed chorus took part in the program that was led by the BHS pep club.

Outstanding was the presentation of the first and second grade rhythm band and an acrobatic team composed of Vivian and Van Albert Hustad, first grade pupils. The young man gave an amazing exhibition of cartwheels, flips and headstands and then topped off the program with a toe to head touching act that thrilled the gym filled homecoming crowd.

Sixty-two members of the Broadus High school alumni were registered in the guest book and one Broadus high school faculty member, Mrs. Velma Pemberton, 1938, was in attendance.

The Friday evening homecoming dance was attended by many others who did not register.

October 25, 1973

Students Participate in Fall Festival

Twenty-six Powder River County Homemakers attended Fall Council, held last Tuesday. Ann Carroll installed the incoming secretary-treasurer, Karen Gunther. Edna Hough, outgoing secretary-treasurer, received an officer pin in appreciation for her two years of service to the Council.

Preceding the luncheon, musical "hors d'oeuvres" were tastefully presented by five of Colleen Cook's high school students. Flutist Dawn Mace and pianist Lana Kay Minow accompanied singers, Beverly McCurdy, Jeanne Gatlin, and Pam Keats.

Ninth graders from Janet Buraas's foods class prepared the noon meal. The luncheon featured a hot Hawaiian casserole and muffins, plus gingerbread and whipped cream for dessert. The ninth graders said that cooking and serving the meal was good experience for them. The homemakers in turn replied that it was also a very savory meal for the Council.

October 22, 1998

Musicians Win Honors

By Missy Moullet

This year the band and choir had 15 people try out for Honor Band and Honor Choir. Out of those fifteen, nine won. Choir people were: Ben Brewer, Luke Brewer, Bethany Dice, Kim Kaiser and Blaine Hanson. For band they were: Amber Smith, Gaiton Gilger, Lynelle Brimmer and Doug Ullrich.

You may be wondering what Honor Band and Honor Choir are. They are selected from the top students, which include the students in Miles City and Hardin. These students must rehearse for band and choir, and then they have a program.

To try out for Honor Band and Honor Choir, the students send in an audition tape. Then a committee listens to them and picks the top ones. The only requirement is that applicants have to be in high school to apply.