John White Lecture Series 2005


John White was perhaps the most central figure in the long history of Central School. The son of a Texas slave, he graduated from Flathead High School in 1922. For thirty years he was custodian and bell- ringer at Central School.
    He knew every student, and they all knew and respected him. Clarence Kraft remembers: ...we knew him as Mr. White. If any of us made it into the building as he was ready to ring the tardy bell, he would always delay ringing it until we were safely in our classrooms. He was truly our good friend.
    We dedicate our lecture series to him.
TICKETS: $8.00 Members / $10.00 Non-Members
ENTIRE SERIES (4 Lectures): $25 Members / $30 Non-Members
Sunday January 30th at 2:30 PM
George Ostrom:
Glacier Park: Its History, Mountains, Trails and Future
George Ostrom George Ostrom may be the most colorful character in the Flathead Valley -- and he knows Glacier National Park inside and out. As the leader of the Over-the-Hill-Gang, he has hiked more miles, climbed more mountains, and has better pictures and stories than anyone.
    His credentials are many -- award winning columnist, radio commentator, author, and still married to his first wife, Iris. Attendees will have a chance to win one of his books!

Sunday February 27, 2004 at 2:30 PM
Dr. Joseph Ashley:
Northwestern Montana's Auto-Related Commercial Landscape
Joseph Ashley Joseph Ashley is an associate professor of geography at Montana State University, Bozeman. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado in 1971. He is a published researcher and his research interests include topics in physical and cultural geography.
    He will be presenting his research on the impact of automobiles on Montana's commercial landscape.

Sunday April 3, 2004 at 2:30 PM
Laurie Heupel:
Lewis and Clark In Montana Laurie Heupel is a 20 year veteran as a Ranger in the National Park Service. She is the Interpretive Specialist at the Lewis & Clark Exhibit in Great Falls and head lecturer on the adventures, accomplishments and significance of the Expedition.
    She grew up on the Lewis & Clark Trail and has covered it in its entirety from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean.

Sunday April 24, 2004 at 2:30 PM
Glenn Helms:
Native Americans of Northwest Montana Glenn Helms is a "real" native Montanan. His family homesteaded in the Tobacco Valley area 100 years ago and is now in its fifth generation. A widely acclaimed historian and lecturer on the Native Americans of the area, including the Salish-Kootenai, Kalispell, Flathead, and the Blackfeet Nation. The last Sun Dance of the Kootenai was held many, many years ago on his family ranch.