Ranchester High School - Rustler Yearbook (Ranchester, WY)

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THE REFLECTOR 25 THE EARLY CREEK SCHOOL Slogan— Not for School but for life we learn” The Early Creek Schoolhouse was erected in the spring of 1918 by S. Casset and Shaddock. Prior to that time the children of the community attended the school at Slater Creek. This schoolhouse was not in district 33 and was not suitably located and equip- ped. In view of these circumstances a new building was erected and equipped on the present site. School has been held there since that time with the exception of the school year of 1920-1921, when the children were transported to Ranchester in an effort to consolidate the district. This plan was unsuccessful due, doubtless, to the long distance, rough roads, and severe winter. Early Creek is located three and one-half miles north of Ranchester. It is situated as nearly as is prac- ticable in the center of the community. It is not near the public road. At present there are nine children enrolled in the school, representing the first, second, third, fifth and seventh grades and it is the earnest desire of the teacher that they grow as rapidly along intellectual, moral and spiritual lines as it has been his pleasure to see them grow physicially. On the Thursday before Christmas, the school enter- tained with a program in which all the boys and girls performed admirably. At this time the children all received the treat which the public spirited citizens of the village and surrounding country furnished. The school takes this opportunity to thank the contributors for this fine treat. All these things tend to brighten the school life and make it a more pleasant and inter- esting place. Our Valentine program was well attended. One of the patrons gave the school a large box of pop corn balls which added a festive1 atmosphere to the occasion. An epidemic of measels broke up the school routine for a short time. The pupils have made notable progress in reading during the year and if they continue to improve so rapidity another year will find them all rapid and accurate readers. Nice progress is also being made in music. Every pupil in our school is a singer. Almost every day we go through a set of exercises from which the pupils derive much profit and enjoyment. The time spent upon art and drawing brought very gratifying results. Taken all in all the school year has been thus far very successful and pleasant, a year which both pupils and teacher will recall with many fond memories. PHILIP S. HKICIIT Wittenberg Normal Coll? ' I Oh io Normal Diploma Early Creek School

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24 THE REFLECTOR PRIMARY DEPARTMENT Slogan—“Busy Workers” September 6th, 1926, the First and Second grades entered the room which was to be our school-home for nine months. There were twenty of us then, twelve of which were beginners. Our first task was to get acquainted. Next, we learned to play together; thus de- veloping a home atmosphere of good fellowship. Our work like our play began the first day. Stories formed a basis for reading lessons. Social experience began with games. Only seat work of educational value was used. Training in Hygiene began with a talk about cleanliness. That first day we began the task of learning to become efficient citizens. One object of intense interest all year was the sand table. At appropriate times during the year appeared the Wyoming Farm, the landing of Columbus, a Pilgrim settlement, a Christmas scene, the land of the Eskimos and Holland. Language, History and Geography lessons accompanied these scenes. Our Mothers’ Visiting Day was well attended and it seemed to strengthen the feeling of cooperation between the home and the school. At Christmas time our room took part in the school program. VVe also gave an informal patriotic program in February ..... with the Third, Fourth and Fifth grades. The school exhibit motivated much work in the spring months. Each child tried to do his best work to make our exhibit interesting and successful. Our greatest accomplishment for the year was in Reading. Both First and Second grades acquired a firm reading foundation. Oral reading was stressed to obtain expressive oral readers and silent reading was stressed to stimulate thinking. By becoming strong, independent readers, the children opened for themselves, a world of iterature which they could enjoy. VVe read all the books available. Our library table was in constant use. Books from the County Library were obtained for special group-reading classes. By the end of the year nearly all the twenty-five, children in our room could read stories independently from both school and library books. From the standpoint of both teacher and pupils, we feel that this school year has been successful. Primary Room

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26 THE REFLECTOR Designed by Chtatcr A. Pattcr on—Built by Pattcraon Willcox, New York Your house is no better than its framing! CRAMING is the very bone and sinew of your home—it must be strong, durable, stiff and un- warping—to stand high winds; to hold heavy loads; to last for years; to keep your home rigid; to keep your home good looking. When you choose Douglas Fir framing, you get the kind of heart wood framing that nature provided to hold and brace the wind swayed towering weight of the tallest trees on earth. Nature framed the Douglas Fir with heartwood that seldom warps— heartwood that is seasoned in the tree for centuries; heartwood that will last in your home for genera' tions, just as the carpenters build it. Sold by V. C. JOHNSTON LUMBER COMPANY Ranchester, Wyoming Lodge Grass and Wyola, Montana.