Ranchester High School - Rustler Yearbook (Ranchester, WY)

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY The senior class of 1953 has a long record--history record that is. It was in the fall of 1942 when twelve eager but inexperienced children entered Ranchester Public Schools. Who were they? Well, there were Barbara Fleming. Joan Johnson, Jeannette Kawulok, Dorothy Hauf, Doris Hauf. Vida Newlon, Shirley Lewis, David Hallowell, Richard Masters, Richard Rubottom, Jack Russell and Leroy Sieweki. The teacher who played a vital part in getting us off on the right foot was Miss Martha Brooks. The loss of two from our midst, Shirley and Leroy, did not stop us from being a lively group. The next year we had not only a new pupil, Robert Condray, but also a new teacher, Mrs. Edna Dunn. The fourth year passed without any interruptions, but in the year of 1946 the en- rollment of Marion and Leroy Seder helped us to recover from the loss of Robert Condray. Five members. Dorothy Hauf, Vida Newlon, Doris Hauf, Jack Russell and Richard Rubottom of our former fifth grade class left us; and three, Darlene Fleming, Gerald Gardner and Macky Hellesvig joined, leaving our sixth grade with the balance of ten pupils. In our seventh year we welcomed Donald Kramer and Donald Graham, but lost Macky. Marion, Leroy and Gerald the following year. By the time of eighth grade grad- uation our class consisted of eight students. As freshmen our class consisted of thirteen, the largest number of students in our history. During this year we welcomed Jeanne Turner, Jean Lewis, Jean Balden, Dave Masters and Robert Townsend. When we were sophomores two more members joined our class, Catherine Mock and Dale Okert; and we bade good-by to Jean Balden and Donald Graham. There were no changes during our junior year, except that Curtis Greer was with us for a short time, and Dale Okert left. Well, here we are at last--seniors, and ready to put our best foot forward in the future! We have lost two, Catherine and Robert, which makes our graduation class en- rollment ten. Five of this ten started together in the first grade. They were Barbara Fleming, Joan Johnson, Jeannette Kawulok, David Hallowell and Richard Masters. Sadly we will look back upon our basketball trips, parties and graduation, not be- cause we are sorry, but because it is an experience that we cannot relive, and our his- tory must not end with it. We must push forward with our new unused knowledge into the world and choose our life’s work. Our history will follow us throughout our lives, with our successes and adversities.

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BARBARA FLEMING Cheerleader 1-3-4; Class Secretary 2; Rustler Editor 4; Pep Club 1-2-3-4; Drama 3-4; Student Council Rep. 4; Annual Staff 4; Chorus 2-3. DARLENE FLEMING Pep Club 1-2-3-4; Chorus 2-3; Drama 3-4; Class Treasurer 4. REAL PINE TREES ENHANCE DECORATIONS OF 1952 PROM There was much secrecy among the juniors a few weeks before the eve- ning of April 25. They went rushing about wildly, not telling a soul what all the excitement was about. The evening of April 25 finally arrived, and couples dressed in semi- formal attire began entering the Ranchester community hall. The lights were low; the room was pungent with the scent of pine. The scene which met the eye was one of the Big Horn mountains, restful, yet gay. A campfire which burned gayly cast shadows on the pine trees near-by, and the mellow music of Dave Hallowell’s orchestra created the peaceful mood which held the dancers under a spell of ecstacy. Everything seemed like a dream, but it was only the 1952 junior-senior prom.

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SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the senior class of nineteen-hundred and fifty-three, of strong bodies and weak minds (only in school) hereby declare our last humble will and testament by setting our hand and seal upon it this day, May 20, 1953. To the junior class we leave the feeling of superiority as a senior. To the faculty we bequeath our carved up desks and our unused books. To the superintendent we leave the office empty instead of filled with seniors. To the classes of the future, we leave the ability and tradition to put on excellent plays and wonderful proms. To R. H.S. we wish the best of luck and fortune in all sport activities. I, Darlene Felming, hereby will the job as senior class treasurer to Jon Davis. I, David Johnathon Masters, will the presidency of the student council to Mr. Roy Pow- ers, and the purple and gold top and white bottom of my basketball suit to Darryl Lowell. I, Ina Jeanne Turner, do hereby bequeath my position as cheerleader to Marvel, and my ability to get black eyes to Lyla. I, Dave Hallowell, hereby bequeath my basketball suit to Peter Davis, and my dance band to Darryl Lowell. I, Jean Lewis, hereby bequeath to Frances Birdie my ability to have fun at district bas- ketball tournament, and to Florence Koch, vice presidency of the senior class. I. Don Kramer, do solemnly bequeath my ability to get along with Miss Hansen to Joe Fiedor. I, Joan Johnson, do bequeath my job as annual editor to Roy Powers and my position as president of the pep club to Norma Hauf. I, Dick Masters, hereby solemnly bequeath the presidency of the senior class to Roy Powers, and my No. 11 basketball suit to Bob Lewis. I, Jeannette Kawulok, hereby bequeath my ability to stop taxis to Coralee, and my skill for getting into trouble to Frances. I. Barbara Fleming, bequeath my position as cheerleader to Helen Pelesky and my ability to get along with boys to Barbara Addleman.