Johnson County High School - Wyomalo Yearbook (Buffalo, WY)

Page 23 text:

'FIIICSIC lClJUCA'l'I'ID FULKS can teach us old ranch hands a surprising amount. For instance, we have always known that the kind ol' paint we used to paint the buildings around the place was the best, but we didn't know why until Mr. Van Heuvelen joined the out- t'it. He taught us what paint contains. what constituents make it durable and all the other important factors of chem- icals and their action. The miners, who thought they knew all about minerals and rocks also learned a thing or two from him and the books he brought with him. VVe didn't pay any attention as to whether or not the books balanced or how much we could spend for this and how much for that. but he talked so much about balancing books and budfr- ets that we got the habit of keeping a set of books ot' our own. lle assumed part of the responsibil- ity of seeing' that the newcomers knew where to go and what to do. lYhen- 42- v :me vAx :ii.t'v1-.mx ever this group gave a partv or something ot' the sort, he helped them plan the fair and offered his suggestions. You know. it used to be torture to listen to the gang trying: to sine' in the nings. but since Mr. Van lleuvelen joined us and offered his helpful suggestioi and guidance, the gangrls attempts have realllv begun to sound like music. Mr. Van Heuvelen is a ll. S. graduate ot' Huron Vollege. in lluron. South D1 kota. later having: taken graduate work at Minnesota L'11iVC1'Sl15'- -3-an , , - - 'W wx M85-l: T Q.. ,.

Page 22 text:

NO RANCH SETTING is complete without a good storyteller-someone to relate the legends, customs, and accom- plishments of the old timers. In the evenings, we ranch hands gathered around the campfire to sing, tell jokes, and reminisce. The gang was always careful to talk plainly and make good usage of grammar when Mr. Den- ison was around. because he was sure to give us a good talking to if we said aint or them cows. At thc first of the week when the postman brought the mail, and we cow- boys read about some governmental de- ss partmcnt doing something or other, we A went to Mr. Denison to have him ex- plain wh-it that department is for and what it does. Gt 9 Y? KC . Y? K X I V 9 X s X X C XVhen a question for argument arose, and our outfit wanted to have its opinion known, he always took charge of instructing the cowhands who were Mn. nmmsos to do the talking so that they would make an impressive speech. He also attended the meetings of the ranch council and gave his advice to the members when they were making plans for the ranch's future or coming to a de- cision about some problem. Mr. Denison received an A. B. from the University of Nebraska, obtained his M. A. degree at the Colorado State College of Education, and also attended the Babson Institute in Boston and the University of Colorado. M .1 . ' ,Q . ss ' if svv as-if 1, iv G A M sk ,X at sie dk K main.. 'K'

Page 24 text:

FOREIGN LANGUAGES come in mighty handy on a ranch. One great help the study of Latin and Spanish ot- fers is that of improving one's vocab- ulary, because these languages contrib- uted largely to the creating of our Eng- lish language. The study of Latin also helps students in mastering sentence parts. It is fun to tune the radio to a Span- ish or Mexican station and see how much of the talking you can under- stand. In connection with the foreign lang- uages, Miss Olsen sponsored the Span- ish Club and the Latin Club. In addition to teaching four foreign language classes, she taught a class of sophomore English. She also sponsored several extra- curricular activities. The Wyomalo Staff looked to her for assistance with their projectg her clever ideas and nev- er-tiring assistance was invaluable to the publishers of this book. She gave MISS OLSEN instructions to the members of the Li- brary Commission as to how to cata- logue new books, mend the old ones, ar- range them and aid students in finding books. IVhen a new band of hombres joins the outfit. it means that a stiff job is in store for someone. This group has to be made acquainted with the ranch and adiusted to the customs and ways of the ranch. This was one of Miss Olsen's many assignments. Miss Olsen received her B. A. degree at Carleton College in Minnesota, and later took graduate work at the University of Montana.