New Silver B’s, Golden B’s and Diamond B’s will be inducted as the Butte High Silver B’s host their 86th annual Silver B’s Night Oct. 3 at Naranche Stadium.

The event will be held in conjunction with Butte High’s Western AA football game against Helena High. Kickoff for the game is set for 7:30 p.m.

All Silver, Golden and Diamond B members are invited to the banquet, which will be held at 5 p.m. at the Butte High gym. Doors open at 4 p.m.

The first-year letter winners from the 2000 football team will be eligible for their Silver B for the first time. The 1975 squad will be inducted as Golden B’s, and the 1950 squad will be inducted as Diamond B’s. This is a members-only meeting, with no guests or alcohol permitted.

Following the meeting, the group will make its way to Naranche Stadium to cheer on the latest edition of the Bulldogs.

Banquet tickets are $25 per person, and annual dues are $10 per person. Members are asked to R.S.V.P. with prepayment as soon as possible.

Those participating in the pre-game ceremonies are encouraged to wear their Silver B, Golden B or Diamond B Cap and Pin. Butte High Silver B Historian Scott Paffhausen can be reached at (406) 490-9956 or hist@buttehighsilverbs.com if you have any questions.

Silver B’s

The 2000 squad was coached by Steve Schulte. This was Schulte’s fourth year as the head coach at Butte High School.

The Silver B’s inductees are: Chris Alexander, Luke Anderson, Ryan Bone, Tim Boyle, Cody Burns, Jeff Daniel (DEC), Jesse Fellows, Eric Granberg, Chad Hall, Zach Hayes, Nick Jeffery, Jake Lowney, Chris Martina, Mike Matesh, Bryan Noonan, Marty Petritz, Ryan Richardson, Jim Shaw, Kirk Skuletich, Cody Stillwagon, Joe Taras, Riley Vetter and Sean Vetter (DEC).

Golden B’s

The 1975 squad was coached by Dan Peters and were the runners-up to the State title. This was Peter’s third and final season as the head Bulldog mentor.

Diamond B’s inductees are: Bob Carlson, Rick Carriger, Tony Casagranda, Jim Cutler, Joe Dick, Pat Doble, Ken Dockter, Steve Erickson (DEC), Garland Hall, Bob Kent, John Kovacich, Jeff Krueger, Dennis Lowney, Jay McCloskey, John Morrissey, Calvin Oliver, Steve Owings, Tom Pomroy, Ed Rademacher, Jr., Don Renz, Steve Robischon, Ralph Semsak, Dan Shields, Mike Swisher and Jay Wilkins (DEC).

Diamond B’s

The 1950 squad was coached by the legendary Harry “Swede” Dahlberg and were the runners-up to the State title. Dahlberg was in his 29th year as the head football coach at Butte High School.

This year the Silver B’s are honoring two gentlemen who will become the 21st and 22nd Diamond B’s in the 86-year history of the organization. Joining the ranks of the Diamond B’s will be Mr. Joe Kilminster and Mr. Daniel Larsen.

The remaining first year lettermen from the 1950 squad are now deceased. The Silver B’s would still like to honor the following gentlemen from the 1950 team: Bronko Borozan, Duane Jackson, Sam Jankovich, Bob Kelly, Ed Lowney, Charles Merrifield, Dan Naranche, Louis Pochervina, Bob Renz, Jim Schneller, Ed Sheron, Dave Sicotte and Charles Stack.