Ranchester High School - Rustler Yearbook (Ranchester, WY)

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STUDENT COUNCIL OF RHS Much is being heard in both national and social life about democracy. We feel sure that the school, above any other institution in American life, should exemplify and reflect real participation in a genuine democratic atmosphere. For many years the student council of Ranchester High School has been an organ- ization in name only, the position of its president has been an empty honor, and the actual achievements have been few. With these thoughts in mind the student council of this year, together with their sponsors, Mrs. Torbert and Mr. McCormick, began to study means of making the organ- ization worth while. When our first requests were not granted we only became more determined to find means of increasing the effectiveness of our demands. Our first work of real importance was to write a constitution for the student body. This was not dashed off in haste but the draft, as submitted to the whole high school, was the result of many hours of study. In general assembly the articles and sections were discussed one by one and every effort was made to get fair criticism and sugges- tions from everyone. As adopted, the constitution places the student council in a position of worth and permite student government to function in a democratic manner. Since adoption we have been able to present suggestions and see that they are con- s’dered, keep a better check on expenditures, and facilitate the handling of a greater quantity of student affairs. We have everyrcason to feel we have contributed something that can be a benefit to all the classes of this high school for many years to come. We feel the student council can increase interest in student government, encourage a willingness to cooperate, offer opportunities to express opinions and to practice dem- ocracy in such a way that will give understanding and the right perspective for partici- pation in the American system of governrm nt that awaits us beyond the school room. For the 1948-49 school year the following were elected as student council officers: Helen Kukuchka. president; Arnold Tschirgi, Douglas McLean, and Roberta Goodill. —Douglas McLean RHS PEP CLUB The Pep Club has been very active this year. Early in the fall we started to sell Christmas cards and when the basketball season opened we sold pop and candy. Money made was used to finance our annual trip to the district tournament and for improving the girls’ room at school. Pep Club outfits chosen this year are white blouses, with three quarter length sleeves, dark skirts and gold ties. The cheerleaders, Helen Kukuchka and Betty Lou Goodill. wear short purple ballerina skirts and gold blouses with purple ties. Pep Club officers are: president. Catherine Fiedor; vice-president, Margaret Kukuchka; secre- tary. Julia Mae Cable; treasurer, Roberta Goodill; sponsor, Mrs. Torbert. The Pep Club girls have had many gay times together. During our party December 10, we decorated the school rooms in keeping with the Christmas spirit, so that on Mon- day morning everyone felt that Santa Claus had played RHS an early visit. The eve- ning was ended by making the president wash the dishes because she came in late! The climax of the year’s activities was the trip to the district tournament at Casper, March 3, 4, and 5. Those who made the trip are Dona Reed, Beverly Barbula, Margaret Kukuchka, Betty Lou Goodill, Lorna King, Kathleen Sperl, Helen Kukuchka, and Cath- erine Fiedor. Mrs. Lyman and Mrs. Novakovich furnished transportation. On Satur- day we were joined by Ruth Schreibeis, ’48, and it was fun having her with us again. We’re sure the Red and White Court where we stayed profited from our curiosity about the 25c per hour radio in each cabin! We cheered ourselves hoarse at the games; wore our soles thin seeing the town; spent all our money buying new shoes, sweaters, ear rings and hats; and had a gloriously happy time. Nicest experience of all, we agree, was the 6 o’clock dinner Mrs. Torbert arranged for us in the lovely dining room of the Gladstone Hotel. —Catherine Fiedor 22