The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-11-18
LiIliun Johunsson
Is Hi Jinx Queen

INV Le1li oPNiid lily IIilUEYs
was the chorus which baffled the
sponsors of the annual Hi Jinx last
Friday night Sold out before the
demands had even begun to slow
down, the concessions booths had
to close up shop. Carnival prizes
were difficult to obtain and jobbers
as well as local stores were secured
to serve the usual supply. The
gross take was over 5000. The
expenses this year will be lighter
than usual, The proceeds will fl
nance student activities for the
year, extras for athletics, bands,
safety patrol equipment, some need
ed stage material, etc
MIR. Bert Skakoon was chosen by
student representative for director
of the l943 Hi Jinx. Mr.. Skakoon
infused much of his characteristic
enthusiasm into the show and pro-
duced new and novel features. His
floor show was largely musical in
character and has drawn many ia
vorable comments. The negro spir-
itual by the mixed chorus and the
selection, When Day is Done" by
the girls chorus Wed with the male
quartette and the swing band for
the favor of the two capacity au-
dienc4s. The Peptomist and the
Junior High provided the comedy
high lights with their original skits.
Miss Westvelt's cleverly designed
back drop added to the appearance
of the stage.
Coach Wilson presented a num-
Der of fast bouts in the squared
arena. The main floor of the gym
housed the usual concession num-
bers where stage money would buy
you the privilege of ringing the foxy
goase or having your horoscope
cast. The theme of the carnival was
announced as Pioneer Days" and
the scheme was carried out in the
booths which were constructed of
rough slabs. Pop, ice cream, Boston
Brown Bread and Baked Beans
disappeared SO fast that many pa
irons had to 60 to the ice box at
home for their late snack.
The heart of every carnival, how
ever, is the question of who will be
crowned Queen Of the Hi Jinx.
For weeks the Freshmen had been
giving their best efforts toward the
election of Tia Moe Whitfield. the
Sophomores for Fern collars; the
Juniors for Florence Fennessy,
while the Seniors were planning
ways to place Lillian Johansson on
the throne. The election closed at
IL o'clock and an eager audience
gathered for the coronation cere-
monies at midnight. Even when the
heralds announced the approach of
the queen, few knew who the sue
cessful candidate would be. Then
in mock splendor, and still with
solemn and serious manner, which
might have happened in Graustark
or Shangri La, Lillian Johansson,
preceded by little Carmen Ponde-
lick, the crown bearer, was ushered
to the royal dias, where she knelt
as Herbert Neils, Senior class presi-
dent, read the proclamation. Susan
LeDuc and Richard Riddle sup
ported the train of the white satin
robe Her attendants were the three
class candidates. The hearlds sound
ed chord, Myrna Peterson, accom-
panied on the piano by Mrs. Boggas,
sang Sweetheart of Libby High
and a murmur of satisfaction ran
through the crowd.
The crowd danced little while
longer but the big event was over
and maid and matron both sighed
as they thought of the future and
the past. The carnival is student
activity, sponsored by them, and
the funds used for their benefit.
Libby high has made it a school
tradition. Mr.. Skakoon and the stu
dent body express their apprecia-
ton for the fine public response to
their version of Pioneer Days.