Reliance High School - Pirate Log Yearbook (Reliance, WY)

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Propbecy ccomrmuem The fire has reached the point of burning embers. Looking deeper into it we see ourselves in a small suburban town called Santa Claus, Indiana. As we are leisurely riding along, we see a man stepping out of a car. We pull up along side of him and inquire about directions and notice on his medical bag the name of Claude Thomas, M. D. As we start asking questions we realize that it is the same Claude with whom we went to school. While Claude is telling of his ciareer and happy marriage, we are interrupted by a brush salesman, none other than john Wilson. After having enjoyed a short conversation we journey along. Since itds near night-fall, we stop in Chicago at the Drake Hotel on Michigan Boulevard. On our wa up to our ram we are still discussing the careers of John and Claude when the bell boy rema tha!-he had gone to school with two boys who had the same names as the ones we mentioned. When Reliance is mentioned, he asks if we are, by any chance, graduates of Reliance. By then we are sure it is Spiro Varras of the class of '49 . Spiro then tells us about the other classmates and informs us that his best buddy Richard Telck has just left Chicago for India where he vgjll present his magnificent magician show. It seems the only class member we hadn't discussed or even heard about was Charles Williamson. So we ask Spiro if he knows his whereabouts. Photography seems to have carried him to far distant lands-mainly the middle East. The fire is almost out, and we can see a bright continued future for all of our classmates who seem to be contented in whatever field they have undertaken. As we see how important they are, Dolores Reay and I fLoretta Wildej see what a failure we have made of our careersI Dolores started out as a fine teacher and had great abilities but had to abandon her career because of low wages. Loretta's marriage ended unhappily, and in order to find comfort and companionship we had joined each other and secured jobs as sheep herders. The fire is completely out now and in spite of the fact that we are all alone, we find ourselves very contended and very happy in this wide world of ours. l r. X.. 'nx- S -ZO-

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Prophecy While we were lying underneath the stars on a large hill overlooking Reliance and watching our sheep grazing peacefully, our minds wandered back to the trip we took, visiting our classmates, after a successful year in the sheep business. We visualized this very clearly in the fire which was burning so brightly before our camp. It made our old hearts feel good to have seen all the members of the class of '49 . Before our trip we did not realize how much our school days had meant to us but now after ten years we looked back upon it with many happy memories. Gazing deep into the fire we viewed the beginning of our journey which had taken us into the various camps. Much to our surprise, we had learned that none of the members of our class were living near Reliance. We had turned to the school in hopes of learning their whereabouts. When we reached the spot where the school was located we found a three-story building with grass around the grounds. As we entered we were greeted by the sight of elevators to take us to the different floors. We rode to the third Hoor where we found a beautiful rest lounge leading to the office of Ira j. Russell, superintendent. In his office there sat five beautiful blond secretaries. Everywhere one looked, push buttons could be seen for every need. Mr. Russell welcomed us with a big chicken dinner in the school cafeteria which was located at the opposite end of the hall. After a heart-to-heart talk with the whereabouts of our former classmates, we bade him farewell and continued on our journey. We now found ourselves sitting in the House of Representatives listening to a resounding oration being delivered by the Senator of Wyoming, John Fortuna. We did not realize that john could give such rousing speeches. After waving good-bye to our former classmate, we left the Congressional Building and proceeded down the street in Washington, D. C. After taking in all the sights we saw a familiar figure coming toward us. We could hardly believe our eyes to see Geraldine Kobler lavishly dressed in furs and jewels. She recognized us immediately and told us about her recent success in selling her musical composition to a Broadway producer. She then invited us up to her apartment on Pennsylvania Avenue. As we walked into her elaborate living quarters, we were greeted by none other than Maxine Brown, who is Miss Kobler's personal maid. After a sumptuous dinner consisting of roast squab on toast and caviar, we discussed old times until early hours in the morning. It looked as though they both had done well for themselves. As the fire grows dimmer the scene changes and we find ourselves on the 36th floor of the Empire State Building. On the door of the only oflice on this floor we find the name of Hugh Kelly, popular Wall Street stock broker. As we walk in, Helen Sawick, private secretary to Mr. Kelly, informs us that he is not in at present. After a few moments of hesitation Helen recognizes us. While Helen tells of her success, in walks Mr. Kelly. As Hugh is very busy, he has little to say but extends an invitation to join him at dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. That evening while watching the Hoor show, we are stunned to see that the star performer is Everett Hernan- dez, dancing and singing with Eddie Howard and his orchestra. Hugh immediately sends word that Everett is wanted at table 29. As he makes his way to our table he is interrupted by another familiar figure-that of Henry Telck. We recognize both of them at once and motion them to join us. They are astonished to find us sitting here. We expressed our joy by joining in a yell for Reliance- Yeah! Reliance! Henry then tells us the reason for his being in New York. It seems that Henry played in the National League last year but this year has decided to join the American League, playing short stop with the New York Yankees. Everett's performance takes him away, and we all depart in the happiest of spirits. Our thoughts change as the fire grows dimmer. We are now in the state of Colorado. As we get off the bus at an intersection and are heading toward town, we see two children playing in the yard in front of a beautiful two-story house. As we stop and talk to them their mother, Willetta Besso, comes out of the house to call them to dinner. We stare at one another for a few minutes. Then the light of recognition beams, as Willetta identifies her twin sister and also her best friend in high school. There is much confusion for a few minutes. Willetta then invitegx us'in to see her lovely house. While we are there, in walks Willettafs husband, Kenneth Besso, in a service station attendant's uniform. He offers to take us to see another classmate, Bill Lee, who with his orchestra is playing at Lakeside. Because of the large crowd of admiring fans we are unable to talk to him but do enjoy seeing and hearing his band play according to Gene Krupa's style. On our way home we stop at a drive-in and are very surprised to see Sharon Graham as head waitress. While we are eating she joins us for a brief reminiscence of our high school days. Q -19-

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