Sheridan High School - Bronc Yearbook (Sheridan, WY)

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S hirley Bentz wins a national contest as the most popular medical technologist in St. Louis. E velyn Alger is still pouring chemicals together, often creating miniature atom bombs. N atalie Paris is now employed by Earl Carroll, and not as his secretary! 1 rma Georgen plans to stop teaching and settle down in the big white house near the big red barn. O lga Legerski is still a sweet, charming young lady, and private secretary to the President of the United States. R alph Thomas, in the eyes of all the girls, has taken the place of Roy Rogers with his ten-gallon hat, fancy shirts and boots. C harlene Shields is still shy and sweet, but she sure gets ’em. L eland Georgen is showing an unusual interest in violins. A gnes Bocca and Frank Barbula are now Mr. and Mrs. S ue Perkins is raising “spuds” and redheads on a large scale. S hirley Seid is now a famous artist. P hil Cooley has taken Arthur Murray’s place. It obert (Gus) Rudolph is following in the steps of Tschaikowsky. () rwill Sikora is well on his way in the scientific world. P at Pape—joker, that is—still can’t decide between the “early-bird” and “tiny-tots.” H erbie Calkins still has the women running after him, especially now that he is a famous bandleader. E leanor Smith is now a professional dancer, her partner being Fred Astaire’s understudy. C harlotte Sanders has just started a long tour of Europe. Y onkee, Nancy—is living happily in Casper. Roger Bent and Beth now have a sweet little nest somewhere in the West. Harry Bradsher is still fighting with his little brother over a certain young Miss. Darold Brandt is now the “good-word” instead of Gene Krupa—no dope either. George Brock is a millionaire, having sold his patent on “How To Have Curly Hair”. Delores Camfield still has the same theme song—Guess what?—That’s right! “Bell Bottom Trousers.” Beverly Poehler is still in trouble when all her correspondents come home at the same time. Frances Hutton is still keeping every one guessing why she likes the “fellas in the Fords.” Barbara Lotspeich has a private secretary sorting her “mails( ? ? ?)”. John Lehan is having trouble with the girls trying to divert his attention from basketball. Jerry Laya has been awarded the title of “Doll-Face” of the army. Jordan Horkan is making all the girls swoon with his gentlemanly manners. Katherine Payton is still giving lectures on Cheyenne vs. Sheridan. George Hasse now owns the Crescent Hotel, and has turned the bar and hall into a youth center for high school kids. Maryellyn Businga isn’t seen in Sheridan very often, as most of her time is spent in taking care of Bobbie Jr. George Cross has been discharged from the air corps, and now spends most of his time at his headquarters in Story. Phyllis Fulton and her dream man are making their permanent residence in Gillette. Mary Hutchinson has become famous for her beautiful red hair. Lois Ives is employing her artistic abilities in European studios. Jean Link has isolated herself from the world with “that guy” near Decker. Grace Pawlus is making use of her Home Economics talents in her beautiful new home. — 23

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Hall of Fame GENE JOHNSON BILL MEINZER JANIE FRANKLIN PATRICIA GOLDEN GAYLE MARIE EVANS ROSE MARY GILLIS RAY HOBBS PATRICIA PAPE SHIRLEY BENTZ BARBARA SCOTT NOEL HICKS RALPH THOMAS JACK SWITZER GENE WILLIAMS BILL SARE DAVID FULLER DICK KAUFMANN Each home room selected fifteen members for the Sheridan High School Hall of Fame. The students whose names are listed above were selected by highest vote from those submitted by the home room groups. Any student attending Sheridan High School this semester was eligible. The selection was based upon the following characteristics: character, outstanding service to the school, dependability, perseverance, scholarship, leadership, sportsmanship, respect for school rules and school property and loyalty to the school. Sponsors: Miss Elsie Norelius and Mr. M. B. Major. From the Senior and Junior classes three boys and three girls are elected by their classes. From the Sophomore and Freshman classes two boys and two girls are elected. Commission First Semester Second Semester Jerry Laya, President Bill Meinzer, Vice Pres. Janie Franklin, Secy. Gene Johnson Jean Link Nanette Hammontree Shirley Bentz David Fuller Gladys Baker John Marshall Bob Day Helen Braun Phil Shellinger Eddie Phillips Charlotte McCalla Bill Switzer Mike Walsh Frances Switzer Eddie Harper Bill Meinzer, Pres. David Fuller, Vice Pres. Janie Franklin, Secy. Gene Johnson Jean Link Nanette Hammontree Shirley Bentz Orwill Sikora Gladys Baker John Marshall Bob Day Helen Braun Phil Shellinger Eddie Phillips Charlotte McCalla Bill Switzer Mike Walsh Frances Switzer Tommy Jorgenson — 22 —

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Ruth Shaffer still has her favorite color “green,” since that is her last name. Anna Banas is busy keeping house for her “one and only.” Ah, what a life! John Drobish owns the largest horse ranch in the United States, and believe it or not, it’s in Sheridan County. John Kawalok is now a chief Admiral in the navy. Harry Wantulok is now one of the world's most famous basketball players. Albert Pilch is still busy breaking girls’ hearts. His phone is ringing at all hours of the night, but he always has an answer. Walter Stuka owns his own ranch in California. Marian Redle is taking her brother’s place as the best lawyer in the state of Wyoming. Nadene Case and her “dude” are happily married and are living on their own ranch in Wyoming. Marianne Case is enjoying married life and especially cooking for hubby. Eleanor Mentock is making a fortune as an artist on the coast, but she still can’t stay away from Ranchester and Monarch. Audrey Andi-ews has replaced Jane Russell in the movies. Evelyn Baas is top ranking flutist in Phil Spitalny’s All-Girl Orchestra. Marianne Bantle is happily married to her “ideal hunk of humanity.” Bernice Barbula not only wins beauty contests, but her Palomino hox-ses take first place, too. Evelyn Fleischer is president of the Triangle Sorority of Marquette University. Mei edith (Jimmy) Wallace and George Gligorea are raising a quartette of their own. Elaine Wallengren is still as sweet and lovable as ever—and do they love her! Elizabeth Short and Bob Allen have settled down to a quiet ranch life in Montana. Betty Lou McClintock is living in Washington, D. C. with her senator husband. Betty McNair is an “Angel of Mercy” at a hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. Willie Hermanson is the new “painless” dentist in Sheridan. Marce Lee Nelson and Gayle Marie Evans are the best dressed women of the year. Bill Meinzer is “filibustering” in the senate against the Child Labor Law. Rose Mary Gillis divides her time between studying soil conservation ajid vocal lessons. Dick Kaufmann still has to beat off the women—and stays single to keep them all happy. Bill Sare plays his trombone in his own band and—yes, he still has that rare sense of humor. Gene Williams is an outstanding “country gentleman”—loves them and leaves them. Lavonne Stickney is happily married and living on a ranch near Clearmont. Jim Thompson is a captain in the army and is still a bachelor. Lorene Fox is teaching in a quiet, little counti’y school. Paul Kueffer now has a large cattle ranch near Sayle. Margaret Myers is a twirler in the Ringling Bros. Circus. June Blevins is happily married and is raising “foxes.” Hayden Porter is still ti’ying to find the girl of his dreams, and in the meantime is running a ranch near Decker. Phyllis Ridley is married and is making her home at the O. W. Eleanor Cornelius and Sonny are growing old together. Dale Craft has invented a special spotlight for dark country roads. Berdon Smith is a car salesman and is making his trips in his old “Jalopy.” Frank Spainhower is a handsome sailor and still flirts extravagantly. Herbert Canfield has his own radio shop. Patsy Mox-gan has devised a method to put hair up every two weeks instead of every week. Denis Smith is married to Vera and they live in California. Gordon Edwards has found the girl and he knows that she will be true to him. — 24 —