Laramie High School - Plainsman Yearbook (Laramie, WY)

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 s FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Richard Strom OHE SNOWY RANGE Chapter of the Future Farmers of America opened their school year by electing the officers. I atcr in the year, Ted Barry, president, moved to Colorado: Claude May then took over the presidency and Arthur Meyer was elected vice-president in May's place. At the beginning of the school year the chapter wel- comed nineteen new members who became Creenhands” at a somewhat informal initiation. They were later formally in- itiated. Chapter Farmers were Jimmy Carroll, Harry Lankford, George Lucy, James McMichacI, Alfred Mesa. Claude May. Jimmy Cruickshank, Arthur Meyer, and Jimmy Morris, Ted Barr)- and Richard Strom were can- didates for the State Farmer Degree. One of the big school activities of the Chapter for the year was the war bond and stamp contest between thc F. F. A. Chapter and Hoti’s Harem: in this the F. F. A. sold over $38,000 in war l onds and stamps. Incidentally, Hoti’s Harem sold about $3,000 more than that thus winning the contest. The Chapter has purchased a $100 war bond. Mr. Ireland, instructor, and ten members at- tended the Denver Livestock Show. Representing the Snowy Range Chapter at the State F. F. A. convention held at Casper. March 30 to April 1, were Alfred Mesa and Richard Strom as delegates, Jimmy Carroll as public speaker, Don Xottage and Claude May as guests, and of course Mr. Ireland as advisor. Jimmy placed fourth in the State F. F. A. Public Shaking Contest and Richard was awarded the State Farmer Degree, and was elected delegate-at-large for the state. The Lions Club furnished an F. F. A. jacket for each delegate to the convention. Each year the Union Pacific awards one Carl- Raymond-Gray scholarship to a university or col- lege to a boy from each county which the Union Pacific Railroad serves. Richard Strom was awarded the scholarship this year. During the recent paper drive the club partici- pated 100 per cent: for this, part of the money received from the paper was turned over to the group. The officers for 1943-44 were: Tkd Barry................................President Claude May..........................Pice-President Richard Strom............................Secretary George Lucy..............................Treasurer Jimmy Morris..............................Reporter James Cruickshank.......................Watch Dog I

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I ART GROUP jSl'UDENTS IN THE art classes assist with art activities in various ways. The Senior High people created and applied original designs to leather, wood. and metal articles for gifts. thus saving money with which to buy more war stamps and bonds. Armistice Day always pre- sents the opportunity for poster making for the annual football game which promotes friendly rivalry and good sportsmanship among the teams and fans. This year's results arc in the above pic- ture. Junior High classes learned to use the spray gun and sten- cils in making hospital tray covers, menu covers, and Christmas cards to be distributed by the Red ART GROUP Front Row: John Soule . Kay Hina. Jimmy Kun, Jacqueline Bolton. Them- HcCue. Ann Stewart. June llobU. Second Row: Ruth Strom, Bob Wyatt. Marian Oafce . Betty Ann Lind, Mary I owl l.inil. Call Tweed. Robert May. Third Row: Mablc Brewster. Kllcn Loubc Sackett, Bonnie David con. B-verl) Carroll, Marilyn Clippingcr. Juliannc White. Carol Stkkley, Jean Dolan, Vivian Bentatrtan. Fourth Row: Larry Tompkina, Dick Focter, Call Fluty, Monte Hecht. Morton May. Cleo Krafcalk. Not in Picture: Anna CleU, U V. Wyatt. Barbara Fa.tliam. Zclla Bell. »1 Sehoel. Marian Foclick. Roycc C'laT. Darrell Jenoen, Carol Stickley. (ieonce Murdock. Margaret Arwlerwon. Polly Thorn|mk h. Klizabeth Uconcr. r MISS STEELE Cross. “On to Victory” was the popular theme in designing and painting murals for the dominant in- terest in the spring of 1944. when we realize that we are seeing history' in the making. Several children developed their original designs in weaving raffia !aj cl novelties and raffia table mats. These were displayed in the large exhibit case in the hall. All students arc fascinated with weaving when manipulating the levers of the table looms. Mats and neck scarfs were made. The puppet show is the chief activity for the spring term, hut accompanying it were poppy posters for the American I«cgion Auxiliary annual Poppy- Poster Contest. Block prints which were used in connection with the school j aper and in the An- nual” selling campaign were also made by the Junior and Senior classes. A small membership in the Art Club elected Mabel Brewster, president; Jean Dolan, vice-presi- dent : Betty Ann Lind, secretary.

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THE PLAINSMEN jrjrjrjTjrjr FUTURE TEACHERS Edna Larsen “VOV MAY EXTINGUISH the light of the candle now, but strive to keep the flame of the de- sire for knowledge and education alight forever in your hearts and minds. We are happy to welcome you to membership in F. T. A.” With the words spoken by President Betty Ann Atkin- son, thirteen i ersons were formally initiated by candle- light into the Future Teachers of America on October 28. Assisting Betty in the cer- emony were Sponsor Mrs. Margaret Blacker, Vice-Presi- dent Nannette Roscbcrry, Scc- mrs. blacker rctary Edna Larsen, Treas- urer Henrietta George, and Program Chairman Shirley Pregel. A treasurer hunt on one of the coldest, darkest nights of the year was enjoyed by the pledges and veterans as a part of the stooges” informal initia- tion. Gremlins had their fun that night. Notes were mixed, treasures unfound, and a frost bitten, disappointed group returned to the warm Activity Room for refreshments to forget about the futile search. By teaching classes in the grade schools, junior high, and senior high the “future assignment sling- ers” completed a year of service, guidance, and fun. Betty Ann Atkinson. Dolores George, Henri- etta George, Frances Griffin, Patricia Hubbard. Peggy Hitchcock, Dorothy Kay. Edna Larsen, Georgia Petrides, Shirley Pregel, Nannette Rose- berry. Alma Rubeling. Betty Jeanne Satter, Bill Soule, Charles Wittenbrakcr, and Shirley Hciscy were awarded F. T. A. pins for earning 100 or more points. Points were received for grading papers, checking junior study rolls, teaching classes, ditto work, attending meetings, outside work, and in general being “useful” to the teachers and com- munity. At Christmas time members played Santa Claus to the children at the Orphan's Home. Santa’s jxtek contained rejuvenated toys, cookies, and popcorn balls. Meetings were devoted to reports and discus- sions on various careers, vocations, and branches of service now open to high school students. On one occasion dancing under the supervision of Miss Miller was given. Refreshments and dancing con- cluded each evening's program. FUTURE TEACHERS Right Row: Georgia Petridea, Roberta Kennedy, Dori» Copple. Vivian Bergstrom. Second Row: Dorothy K»y. Patricia llubbard. Alma Rubeling. Bill Soule. Third Row: Edna Larsen, Beth l berg, Elva Puckett, Peggy Hitchcock. Fourth Row: Francis GriBn. Claudine Burton. Henrietta George, Lee Burrows. Charles Wittenbraker. Standing: Betty Atkinioo, president, Xannette Roseberry. Xot In Picture: Mabel Brewster, Boh Clark, Jean Dolan. I olore« George. Shirley Veslcy, Shirley lleisey. Shirley Pregel. Betty Jeanne Satter. Bob Springer, Alice Wllle.