Ranchester High School - Rustler Yearbook (Ranchester, WY)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1938 volume:

OUR FRIENDS Drs. Schunk Schunk Dr. J. G. Stewart Dr. R. E. Crane Dr. H. G. McBride Lotus Theater Dr. 0. R. Docekal Dr. B. M. Hammond Dr. I. P. Hayes Dr. O. L. Veach Pa.v’n Takit Sheridan Body Works Dr. P. C. Duncan Dr. Earl Whedon Dr. V. G. Allen Dr. L. Inglott Dr. J. H. Grange OUR ADVERTISERS Baker Bros. Jewelry Bank of Commerce B. 0. Bentley Black-E-Garage A. W. Black Co. J. P. Croff, Inc. City Cleaning Dyeing Carroll’s Furniture Store Champion’s Funeral Home Corner Grocery, Dayton D. D. Hardware Dodge Motor Company Dayton Cafe Elmgren’s Tailoring Cleaning Fullenwider Motor Co. First National Bank Hoover Bros. Inc. Hotchkiss Coal Co. Jersey Creamery V. C. Johnston Lumber Co. Edgar S. Kiefer Tanning Co. Leona’s Karmelkorn Shop Lotus Cafe Milton Bradley Co. National Guild Academic Costumers New Method Shoe Shop Northern Seed Co. O. K. Barber Shop Piggly Wiggly Palace Cafe Gardens Purity Bread Co., Billings Wigwam Bakery Western Coffee Shop Wyoming Hatchery Rochford Studio Rawlings Service Station Ranchester State Bank Rose Garage, Dayton Riverside Coal Co. Reed Mortuary San-i-Dairy Scramble Inn Sheridan Meat Co. Sheridan County Electric C Stevens, Fryberger Co. Smith-Close Co. Sheridan Stationery Co. Sandwich Shop Shadoan’s Mens Store Sheridan Flouring Mills, Inc. Superior Laundry Co. Sheridan Iron Works Sheridan Brewing Co. Sheridan Press Sawyer’s Stores, Inc. Sheridan Commercial Co. Stanko Packing Co. Sheridan Beauty College Super-Made Ice Cream Factory Sheridan Bread Co. Scott Snively Sheridan-Wyo. Coal Co. Toggery Shop Tyson’s Drug Co. Talbert Typewriter Exchange Omaha School Supply Co 7 V V 7 7 y V7 V7 V V7 V7 V V V 7 V7 7 V7 V7 NT ‘Knowledge exists to be imparted”— Emerson PUBLISHED BY THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR CLASSES RANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL RANCHESTER, WYOMING Printed By THE SHERIDAN NEWS Sheridan, Wyoming Page 5 V V V V 7 V V V V V 7 V V 7 V V V V V7 V IN MEMORIUM Anna Marie Fleming Age 12, 7th Grade Crossing the Bar (Tennyson) Sunset and evening star. And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea. But such a tide as moving seems asleep. Too full for sound and foam, When that which drew from out the boundless deep Turns again home. Twilight and evening bell And after that the dark! And may there be no sadness of farewell, When I embark; For tho’ from out our bourne of Time and Place The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to face When I have crossed the bar. FORWARD If this 1938 Rustler provides for you a pic- torial record of the events of this school year; if it reminds you of the busy and happy hours you have spent within the walls of R. H. S.; if in future years it refreshes your memory of the friends and places once so familiar and so dear to you—it will fulfill the purpose for which it was intended. DEDICATION It is with pleasure that we dedicate this RUSTLER of 1938 to the patrons of School Dis- trict No. 33, Sheridan County, Wyoming, who by their endeavor have made it possible for us to enjoy the advantages of a splendid school system. CONTENTS Administration ..........................Page 9 Seniors................................... 13 Juniors .................................. 19 Sophomores ............................... 25 Freshmen ................................. 29 Grades Seven and Eight.................... 33 Grades Four, Five and Six................. 35 Grades One, Two and Three................. 37 Early Creek School ....................... 39 Athletics................................. 41 Societies and Clubs....................... 49 Activities ............................... 59 Advertising .............................. 73 Autographs ............................... 81 o “Genius is partly inspiration but mostly perspir- ation.”—Edison. V V V 7 V7 7 V V7 V 7 V V V7 V V 7 V7 V V NT THE HOARD OF EDUCATION H. J. Paustian..................................Director E. C. Schreibeis...............................Treasurer J. P. McDonald.....................................Clerk THE FACULTY U. J. Korhonen............................Superintendent Mrs. R. A. Maley..........................H. S. Teacher C. E. Alexander...........................H. S. Teacher Miss Leila Steil..........................Grade Teacher Miss Carolyn Highbaugh....................Grade Teacher Miss Ruth Harris......................Early Creek School Page 9 V V V V V V V 7 V V V7 V V 7 V V Y V V V TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS OF RANCHESTER SCHOOLS In the measure that a man has mastered him- self, and in that measure only, is he qualified to govern others. Leave the faults of others alone. Look upward toward the highest ideals and hold fast to them. It is your ideals that count. To be able to serve others well is indeed a high privi- lege. To care for or expect gratitude is disap- pointing. Don’t expect it and you will have no reason to dislike your friend. Remember. Fellow- ship is the Goal of life. The best luck-piece is nothing more than a friendly smile, and the sincere, honest worker cares not for the gain or idle hours; cares not for himself, but goes on putting forth his bast energies for the sake of mankind. “In a Static civilization, an elementary school- ing might be enough, but in our time, with its increasing tempo of change, only a lifetime of education will suffice.” Mr. U. J. KORHONEN, Superintendent. H. H. S. ALUMNI 1926 Louise (Rhode) Pryde. Riverton Dorothy (Currie) McLean. Corvallis. Ore. Andrew Hassey, Sheridan 1927 Vieva (Paulus) Jeffers. Dayton Cecil Paulus. Randjeeter Gerald Osgard, Wheatland Ben Underwood, Greet Palls. Mont. Clifford Reed. Hudson Vera (Snow) Jensik, Cheyenne Winfield Jeffers. Lodge Grass. Mont. 1928 Dorothea (Paustian) Brockschmidt. Ballen- tine. Mont. Esther (Currie) Leitner, California Jay Mattox. Parkman Adrien (Holmes) Daniels. Dayton Mabel (Walker) Harrington. Sheridan 1929 Sarah (Schilreff) Hern. Hardin. Mont. Dana Osgard, Torrington Ida (Barker) McLean, Sheridan Leo Sikora. Sheridan 1930 John Black. Ranchester Ruth (Rhode) Sinn, Omaha Virginia (Grayson) Bochlett. Ranchester Aubrey Grayson. Fort Collins. Colo. Jce Washut, Buffalo Rosie Washut, Buffalo Margery Young. British Columbia 1931 Hazel (Rawlings) Black, Ranchester Chris Paustian. Wyoia. Mont. Marty Osgard, Laramie Mike Gazur, Ranchester Dorothy (Snively) Muresach. Acme 1932 Clarence Paustian. Ranchester Julia Siegoski. Greeley, Colo. Herbert Melby, Ranchester Otto Schilling. Cheyenne Barbara Gorball, Laramie 1933 Bill Hibbs. Dayton Francis Rawlings. Ranchestei Margaret Melby. Ranchester Ray Osgard. Laramie Iva Sonners. Sheridan 1934 Robert Rhode. Laramie Florence Gorball. Laramie 1935 Byron Rawlings. Ranchester Charles Smith. Ranchester Thelma Paustian. Ranchestei William Schilling. Ranchestei Rudy Schilling. Ranchester Leah Sherman, Dayton Burrell Grayscn. Ranchester 1936 Lila (Lindsay) Smith. Dayton Clara Cobb. Dayton Grace Hassey. Dayton Bohumir Benes. Dayton Harold Cole. Sheridan Eddie Leis. U. S. Navy Charles Stueve. Sheridan Helen Fitzpatrick. Dayton Carol Reed. Walla Walla. Wash. 1937 Anne Kuzma. Laramie Paul Paustian. Laramie Henry Dierks. Laramie Flora (Strait) Court. Sheridan Leonard Schilling. Ranchester Roma (Stephenson) Leis. Ranchester 1938 Evan Dierks. Ranchester Lots Paustian. Ranchester Charlotte Johnston, Ranchester Gladys Masters. Ranchester Elenora Schilling. Ranchester V7 V V V V 7 V7 V V 7 7 V7 7 V V 7 7 V7 V V S-frN II O IRS Motto—“Live Wires Never Get Stepped On” Colors—Brown and Yellow Flower—Jonquil CLASS ROLL Charlotte Johnston—President Elenora Schilling—Sec’y-Treas. Lois Paustian Gladys Masters Evan Dierks Page 13 V7 V V V V V V VT V V V V V V V V V 7 V V SENIOR WILL We, the Senior Class of Ranchester High school, City of Ranchester, County of Sheridan, State of Wyoming, being of sane mind and sound memory after twelve years of hard . study, do hereby publish and declare this to be our will and testament. ARTICLE I To the Ranchester High School we give the honor of having such a happy, ambitious, digni- fied, good-looking and jolly Senior Class as ours. ARTICLE II To the Faculty we leave the memory of our brilliant class. ARTICLE III To the Juniors we bequeath the library for their future “hang out” (but they seem to have already taken to it pretty well). ARTICLE IV To the Sophomores we bequeath our typing ability. ARTICLE V To the Freshmen we bequeath pep and school spirit so that they may be able to promote school activities as successfully as we have for the past four years. ARTICLE VI Individual bequeaths: I, Evan Dierks, bequeath my watch to the next typing teacher. I, Lois Paustian, bequeath my unique giggle and grin to Art. I, Babe Schilling, bequeath my beautiful blonde hair to Molly. I, Gladys Masters, bequeath my original and classy sneeze to Wilbur. I, Charlotte Johnston, bequeath my music to Elmo. SENIOR CLASS OF ’38 Lois Paustian, Gladys Masters. SENIOR PROPHECY In June. 1948. while traveling over Europe, we two chanced upon a town that resembled the old town of Ran- chester. We had !eft Ranchester ten years before, after graduating from high school there. We decided to land In this town and look it over. While walking down the street (by the way. there was only one street) we saw a sign that read thus: “Prince Allah Bendo. the Great Crystal Gazer.” Of course this gave us the idea to go in and consult this great man to see just what our old classmates of '38 were doing. After the Prince had us seated before him, he began to gaze intently into his crystal and alcng with m?.ny ges- tures and exclamations this is what he told us: Evan Dierks, he said, was about to take a seat of honor in a large white house. Thinking it was no less than a statesman. Gladys remarked that she knew Evan’s gift cf gab would get him places. When Gladys interrupted the Prince became very excited and said that the noise had caused the crystal to cloud up. and we would have to give him five more dollars before he could continue. So after adjusting things with the Prince, he began. “No. it’s not a white house, it’s—a red building, a very small building under a water tank—I believe it's—why. yes, it's in your old home town of Ranchester.” Evan had become mayor cf Ranchester. It was hard to believe, but he always did iike the home town and said that some day he wanted to settle down there. Continuing, the Prince said Elenora Schilling was in Hollywood. Babe an actress? Lois said she always knew Babe’s blonde hair would get her places. The Prince went on to say that she was married and settled down. After igning her movie contract she decided she didn’t want to be an actress (Babe always did have a mind of her own) and being swamped with proposals of marriage, had at last settled down after being married three times. Next the Prince said. “Charlotte Johnston is in a town, it eems to be quite a large town—No. it’s a very small town.” The picture was again fading: he rubbed the crystal with his coat, ah, it was getting clearer again. Charlotte was sitting at a piano—there were many people around he . Thinking she was in seme great concert orchestra, Gladys remarked that Charlotte always was a good pianist. Gladys’ voice must have had a very bad effect on the crystal be- cause it again faded and the Prince had to have five more dollars. The Prince then resumed the story and said that he had been mistaken. Charlotte had been a music teacher in our old school for three years, had married the pro- fessor and now had children of her own to teach. With this we went from the Prince’s room with Joy in our hearts, knowing that the Class of ’38 hadn’t done so badly after all. —Lois Paustian. Gladys Masters. Better late than never” should be “Better never late. 7 V V 7 V V 7 V V V V V V y V V V V 7 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY In September, 1926, a group of twenty children started in the first grade of Ranchester School. Of those original twenty, four are now graduating together. When they entered High School in ’34, they were the only four Freshmen. The Sopho- more year, Barbara Lou Carter and Bud Fitzpatrick were added to the class roll. The next year Bud transferred to Dayton and Rex Daniels took his place. During the summer of ’37 Barbara and Rex were married, leaving only the four original classmates and Gladys Masters to carry on. Gladys, having missed part of the school year of '37, has completed the requirements and will graduate with the class of ’38. Evan Dierks distinguished himself and the class this year by being high-point man at the Gillette Tournament. Lois Paus- tian won a place on the Girls’ All-State Basketball Team at the Lingle Tournament. TO THE CLASS OF ’38 The seniors to present we are delighted This blonde is Evan who— His career hasn’t yet decided. That’s Elenora—You must meet her— For she’s going to be an A-l stenographer. Charlotte—the little miss—never caught dosin’, A music instructor is the career she has chosen. Here is Lois—she makes things hum— A great physical education instructor in days to come And Gladys—never letting her plans fail— She’s gonna be a nurse—The second Miss Nightengale. There they are—no more—no less; A swell bunch of Seniors? Well I guess! No wonder—they’re from good old R. H. S. —Edythe Ann Kuzma. Page 17 SENIOR CLASS DAY It is the custom of R. H. S. for the Senior class to have one “sneak day each year. The plans of this year’s class are as yet unknown. Last year the Seniors left here in the morning and went to Sheridan for the day. They spent some time at the airport and Kendrick park, then attended the matinee at the Lotus. The Juniors, this year’s graduating class, sur- prised the Seniors by meeting them there and seeing the movie with them. To “sneak” is a privilege of the Seniors only, so as a punishment, the Juniors were compelled to outline history books. Hard luck is composed of laziness and poor judgment. V V V V V7 y v v 7 7 V V V7 V7 7 7 V 7 V NT JUNIIOJRS Motto—To Work, To Seek, To Find and Not To Yield. Colors—Blue and White. Flower—Carnation. CLASS ROLL Mollie Harris—President. Wilbur Jester—Secy’-Treas. Edythe Kuzma Elmo Harris Bob Rawlings Arthur Schilling “Art” Wesley Newlon Page 19 V V V y 7 V V 7 7 V 7 V 7 7 V V V V V V SCHOOL HONOR SCROLL During the year 1937 the “Master Engravers” presented the R. H. S. with a scroll for the honor roll. This honor roll is two-fold in nature in that each year a boy and girl’s names are added. One is for the pupil who has the highest scholastic standing for the four years’ work while the other is for the pupil who is outstanding for his all-round school activity and attitude. The names upon the honor roll for the past two years are: 1937 Anne Kuzma Paul Paustian 1938 Charlotte Johnston Evan Dierks A great soul will be strong to live as well as to think.”—Emerson. V V V 7 7 V V V V7 7 V V V V V7 7 7 7 V7 7 The class of ’39 • ain’t” perfect Just like them all • Margie is the Junior gal Who upstairs doth fall. The next in line is • Bud' • Margie's blue eyed twin He finds studies as clear as mud And you can’t blame him(?) Then—way last September Remember—the ink upon his shirt? Check up with Mr. Alexander, and Oh, how could you, Robert? Another one is • Windy” Right from Heaven sent And why?—Don’t know—But When another “permanent Then there is our dear “Jes Who every gal must tease And be in every doggone mess But. Santa, more Latin excuses, please! And here’s Mrs. Maley’s own dear heart— Who never breaks a rule Because Mr Schilling’s little Art Is seldom found in school. And once from Biology class I went Expelled—(one word I hate to mention) By Mr. Korhonen, with the Lord’s consent For paying too much attention (to what?) But, tho’ the years will come and go I’ll always remember these classmates of mine. No better friends will I ever know Than Ranchester’s class of 39. —Tango. Page 21 V7 V V V V V 7 v7 V V V 7 7 V 7 V V V V Name— Nickname General Appearance Chief Occupation Favorite Expression Evan Dierks Charlotte Johnston Lois Paustian Elenora Schilling Gladys Masters Maple Syrup Char Corky Babe Masters Slow and easy Sophisticated Unconcerned Slow Likeable Chauffeuring Typing Dancing Flirting Sneezing Wa’lll Heavens Bob! Quit Whoopie Ding it: Elmo Harris Molly Harris Edythe Kuzma Wilbur Jester Bob Rawlings Arthur Schilling Wesley Newlon Bud Margorie Nibs Jorkins Charlie Boy Inspec. Windy Abused Modest Studious Argumentative It’ll do Good humored Sheikish Procrastination Artist Typing Telling Jokes Pestering Lous Missing school Telling stories Oh Garsh! Ouch!! lckory «Unprintable) Oh! My conscience Good Lord When I was in Pierre Alice Jean Black Rusty Ready for any- thing Businesslike Gossip Collector I don’t care Helen Cable H. C. Singing Oh Heck! Bette Doyle Doyle Happy Twisting her knee You ain’t awwofin’ Fred Hauf Fredie Short sweet Watching Carrie Yes! Stella Fackenthal Stukie Quiet Riding in V8’s Oh! Carrie Lee Jester Kelly Cute Watching Fredie Aw Gwan! Helen Johnston Doolu Studying Sax player Oh Gee! Pearl Newlon Tootie Bashful Don’t know yet Ah. you're foolin’ Opal Newlon Sis Modest Same as Sis I’ve heard that before Nellie Strait Strut Chattering Orator But Mrs. Maley Muriel Dierks Thomas Doyle Murry Tommy Quiet Giggling Public speaker Dodging the Kiris Talking Basketball The heck! Hot dawg! Anna Kukuchka Kathryn Weber Kook Katy Tired Friendly What’s it to ya? Oh yeah! Mary Hood Canary Talkative Asking ques- Aw rats! tions Jack Hallowell Jackie It will do Puppeteer Hot ziggity zig Eva Kukucka Efa Quiet Chewing her tongue Talking £ hucks! John Kukucka Ichabod Always late Gee whiz! Elizabeth Hauf Lizzie Giggling Dancing For Gosh Sakes Barbara Johnston Bobbie The Devil Herself Shooting paper- wads Oh Golly! Chester Severance Chet Going places Pestering H.S. girls Trying to be tough Quit It! Jack Kawulok Cole Bowlegged Why ain’t you home? Nina Johnston Little Neat Ogle Newlon Freckles Tiny Roberta Strait Bird Ambitious nna Kawulck Annie Jovial Lavcnne Sperl Vonnie Sober Studying Getting into mischief Milking cows Riding herd Writing notes Dear Lora. Rabbit Aw go on� Horrors! My word! Mr. Korhonen ? Mrs. Maley ? Mr. Alexander ? Nervous Ambitious Good Humored Coaching Teaching Latin Testing See Gracious, dear heart Heavens Kate What St. Peter Said: Get a move on This isn’t it Sock him one You really take comers No bums allowed Where is your Chevie? Who said ouch? Got your palet? Jest another Jester What's your hurry? Knock louder Smatter. hungry? Lock who’s here This is heaven Where’s Bob? Welcome Ah! Ashing light What is your name? No Saxes allowed Snap out of it You're late Hew did you get in? Why the blush? Where is Mary? Wrong house Does your mother knew you’re out? Where is Tom? Another Bergen Too short—sorry! Better late than never No dancing here Watch your step! Another??? Careful Hello little girl Remove the freckles Who brought you here? Full house You forgot to remember What was the score? You here? Where to? V Vt V V V V V V V y v v v v v v v v V V In the year 1935 only three members of the present Junior class were initiated into the Ranchester High School: Arthur Schilling, vice president; Wilbur Jester, secretary; and Bob Rawlings. Besides these three in the Freshman class were: Lil- lian Lutz, president; Frederick Deutsch, class reporter; Carl Kukuchka and Norma Fay Coast. The class colors were green and white, signifying ignorance and innocence. The second se- mester our class was enlarged by the addition of two new mem- bers: Bud Brooks and Edythe Ann Kuzma, who had attended Sheridan High School. Arthur, Carl and Lillian dropped school for the remainder of the term. The fall of 1936 found our class slightly altered. Frederick had resumed school in Dayton and we had a new member, Molly Harris of Wolf Creek. Class officers were: President, Norma Coast; Vice-president, Molly Harris; Secretary, Bud Brooks; and Class Reporter and Council Member, Edythe Ann Kuzma. September 1937 found our class altered still more. Norma had married Leonard Schilling and Elmo Harris of Wolf Creek and Wesley Newlon of Pierre, South Dakota were our new class- mates. Bud resumed school in Sheridan. Officers are: President, Molly Harris; Secretary, Wilbur Jester; and Council Member, Edythe Ann Kuzma. The Junior class has the distinction of having most mem- bers in athletics and highest grade average in Ranchester High School and also the first class in Ranchester High to have twins as class members: Molly and Elmo. The Junior-Senior Prom will be, we hope, a successful and fitting climax to our Junior year. Page 23 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION In the spring of 1937 a group of the old graduates of the Ranchester High School got together and decided, as there would be no annual Junior- Senior Banquet, it would be nice to give an Alumni Banquet with the graduating class of 1937 and faculty members of the school as honored guests. A great deal of thought and planning was done and on Saturday night, May 22, the banquet was held with a very nice attendance of old graduates. Charles Alexander, faculty member of R. H. S., and an appointed hon- orary member of the Alumni Association acted as chairman and toast- master. The roll call of all old graduates and the year of their gradua- tion was called with approximately 25 alumni answering. At the conclusion of the Banquet, officers were elected to carry on for the next year. Gerald Osgard, ’27. elected president; Cecil Paulus, ’27. vice president; Chris Paustian, ’31, secretary and Hazel Rawlings Black, '31, treasurer. The members voted to make the Banquet an annual affair and though we should have some aim to help us along. The officers met and drew up the following, as aims of our association: 1. To create good will, a friendly feeling and a spirit of cooperation among all the graduates and between the school and community as a whole. 2. To establish as an annual occasion a reunion Banquet to be held each spring for all graduates and their wives or husbands. The graduat- ing class of R. H. S. and faculty members are to be honor guests. 3. To give a cash scholarship each year to the most deserving and worthy student of the class of that year. 4. Local members of the association to meet once a month for parties of some kind. 5. Each three months to give a community open house to raise funds to carry on our association. The members have gathered together through the past winter at many enjoyable parties and have given a dance also, the proceeds from which to be used as our cash scholarship. Plans are in progress for the Banquet to be held this year on June 11. The tickets can be secured from Hazel Black at $1.00 for an Alumni member for Banquet and dues or $1.50 for member and husband or wife. The Alumni hope and look forward to seeing a great many of our friends and classmates at the Banquet this spring and feel sure that our Alumni Association will be a great success in the future. Motto—Live, Love and Learn. Colors—Blue and Silver. Flower—American Beauty Rose. CLASS ROLL Bette Doyle—President. Helen Ruth Johnston—Sec’y-Treas. Alice Jean Black Carrie Lee Jester Helen Irene Cable Stella Frackenthall Pearl Newlon Opal Newlon Fred Hauf Page 25 SCHOOL CALENDAR Sept. 7 School Opened 13 Closed for Infantile Paralysis 27 School Reopened Oct. 7 Freshman Initiation 29 Masquerade Ball Nov. 6 Alumni Card Party 17 Senior Party 25 Thanksgiving Vacation Dec. 3 H. S. Card Party 10 Ladies’ Bazaar 22 Christmas Program and Christmas Vacation Jan. 3 School Reopened 7 Seventh and Eighth Grades’ Party 11 and 12 Semester Exams 14 Alumni Card Party 21 R. H. S. Entertains Clearmont and Big Horn after Basketball Game. 29 H. S. Carnival Dance Feb. 12 Alumni Apron-Overall Dance 22 First Show “Wild Horse Canyon’’ 23 H. S. Card Party 26 R. H. S. Dance Mar. 7 Show “Western Sands” 10, 11,12—Boys’ District B. B. Tournament. Gillette 4 and 5 Boys’ Junior High B. B. Tournament, Buffalo 16, 17, 18, 19 Girls’ State B. B. Tournament, Lingle 15 Show “Return of Grey Wolf” 19 H. S. Dance 23 Show “Covered Wagon” April 7 Show “Pony Express” 18 Show “Hoosier Schoolmaster” 21 Jr.-Sr. Class Play, “Pop Goes the Weasel” 29 Show “Lorna Doone” ? Senior Sneak Day May 11 Show “Luck” 17-18 State Exams 20 Commencement and Prom 24-25 Final Exams 27 Last Day of School June 11 Alumni Banquet Nothing of importance is ever done without a plan. HISTORY OF CLASS OF '40 V V V V V V V V V y V V V V V y V V V At the beginning of the school year there were eleven in the Sophomore Class. Margaret Stevie left us the third week, and Alice Jean Black entered after having attended one month in Kingman, Arizona. Jake Hauf of Gering, Nebraska, entered in December, but was forced to withdraw when his parents moved to Nebraska again. During the second semester Nina Fleming left when her parents moved to Sheridan. School closes with ten in the class. The class has been well represented in Basketball this year. Four girls were on the Girl’s Team and the only two boys in the class were on the Boy’s Team. w Page 27 SCHOOL’S SONG AND YELL School Yell V-I-C-T-O-R-Y, Victory, Victory is our cry. Are we in it? Well I guess! Ranchester Rustlers, Yes, Yes, Yes! School Song Ranchester High School, For you we’re always cheering, Onward to Victory! To you we’re loyal And ever sure that soon The victor our team will be No other High School Will ever share the praise we give you And without fail We’ll cheer our grand school Ranchester High School Now we’ll hail—all hail! CHARACTER The Outstanding Trait of the World’s Great Men.—Without Character, man does not rise above the animal, except in point of brain and cunning. We measure his character by his Ideals and his Citizenship Traits, and we search inces- santly for that man who measures up to Lincoln. 4- y 7 V 7 7 7 7 V7 7 V 7 7 V 7 V7 V7 7 7 V V y Motto—Work and Succeed. Colors—Green and White. Flower—Easter Lily. CLASS ROLL Kathryne Weber—President Mary Hood—Sec’y-Treas. Muriel Dierks Anna Kukuchka Thomas Doyle Page 29 V V V V V V V 7 7 V V V V 7 V V V 7 V V CLASS SCHEDULE FOR 1937-’38 Period—Mr. Korhonen Mrs. Maley Mr. Alexander I Arith. 7 8 English 9 1 English Lit. 11 12 II World Hist. 9 10 English 7 8 Am. Hist. 11 12 III Biology 11 12 Algebra Bookkeeping I IV Gen. Science 9 10 Typing I II Spelling 6, 7 8 Health Agriculture V Office Latin II Geography Wyoming Social Studies VI Extra Curricular Art Extra Curricular PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF CLASSES 1938-’39 Subject to Change Period—Teacher A Teacher B Teacher C I Mathematics 7 8 English 9-10 Typing I (E) II Mathematics 9-10-11 English 7-8 Typing II (E) III Civics Vocations American Literature Science 7-8 9-10 11-12 IV Science 10-11-12 Music T. T. Shorthand (E) 11-12 Art, M. W. F. (E.) V Office Foreign Language 9-10 Social Studies 7-8 (E) for 11-12 VI Remedial Period Economics—Sociology Remedial Period 7-8 9-10 11-12 VII H. S. Athletics Study Hall Publications Requirements for Graduation: At least sixteen units (16) or thirty-two credits. Social Studies ..........................3 units or 6 credits Mathematics..............................2 units or 4 credits English..................................4 units or 8 credits Science .................................2 units or 4 credits Modern Language .........................2 units or 4 credits Electives................................3 units or 6 credits One Unit is one subject taken five periods per week for thirty-six weeks. A Credit is one subject taken five periods per week for eighteen weeks. You may delay but time will not. V V7 V 7 V7 7 V V7 V 7 V7 V7 7 V7 V7 7 V V V V HISTORY OF CLASS ’41 The seventh of September, seven Freshmen entered R. H. S. for the first time. They were: Muriel Dierks, Kathryne Weber, Mary Hood, Anna Kukuchka, Erna Nobbe, Tommy Doyle, and Wilmer Nobbe. At the end of the second week the Seniors gave them an initia- tion in the gymnasium and forced them to wear costumes and to sweep the Main street. The Freshmen look part in the play called “Ted’s Family,” which was given at the time of the “Ladies’ Bazaar.” The Freshmen entertained the Rozet Basketball boys and the High School boys and girls after the Rustler-Mustang game. Now they are entering their Sophomore year with only five, having lost Erna and Wilmer Nobbe. Page 31 7 7 7 V V V V 7 7 MY HOPE FOR AMERICA Out of a sea of darkness. Out of a well of despair. Comes a hope for future America. A hope that’s lingering there. Millions have fought for America. Millions for it have died. It’s every man’s free country. It’s every man’s joy and pride. But oh. my hope for America Is for youth, the youth of today. Who trudges with steps unfaltering Down life’s uncertain highway. I wish that youth could keep marching Toward the goal forevermore. Without the pain or sorrow. Of that dreadful menace called ‘’War. No one knows what the next turn will disclose. Nor what the next bend will contain. Whether success and happiness. Or maybe sorrow and pain. Should youth toil unceasing. . To be killed by a brother’s hand. Or should they be trained and cultured. For rulers of our land? Let them have a hand in the government. Let them show their wisdom and truth. Let them abolish war forever As it is the desire of modern youth. I hope that in America tomorrow We will have a pure democracy; Poor and rich will rank alike. We’ll not harbor aristocracy. Don't let youth become discouraged And think they have tried in vain. Because with our success and joy. We msut bear our share of pain. When youth has tried once and failed: Teach them to try again. And keep on trying forevermore Until their goal they gain. What America will be in the future No one can tell or foresee. But I hope with all my heart That it will be a democracy. With its codes and laws so righteous And extinct wars destroying sorrow. America will lead the world In the Centuries of tomorrow. By CARRIE LEE JESTER—’40 SEVENTH GRADE Nina Marie Johnston Anna Kawulok Ogle Newlon Roberta Strait Lavonne Sperl EIGHTH GRADE Jack Hallowell Eva Kukucka John Kukucka Jack Kawulok Elizabeth Haul Barbara Ann Johnston Chester Severance Seventeen pupils enrolled in the seventh and eighth grades in September, and of this number only twelve finished the year. Leo Knoeb and Mary Mauter transferred the last part of November, and Raymond Robertson the middle of January. Anna Fleming passed away during February and James Fleming transferred to Sheridan the same month. Two of the seventh grade pupils entered the first grade together: Lavonne Sperl and Roberta Strait. Of the eighth graders, three entered school to- gether: Jack Hallowell, Barbara Ann Johnston and Eva Kukucka. The sixth grade came up stairs from one to three o’clock each day for Social Studies. Agriculture, Health. Geography, Wyoming and Spelling. This increased the size of our class by nine. Two new courses were introduced this year, namely, the study of Wyoming and Geography. Both have been interesting subjects and should give a better background for future study. Mr. Korhonen taught Arithmetic, Mrs. Maley, English and Mr. Alexander the rest of the subjects. Page 33 MY HOPE FOR AMERICA The Youth of today—the citizen of tomorrow. For them what will the future bring? Peace and prosperity or sadness, sorrow And War with its horrible sting? Not War with its terrible harrassing Not shame, sorrow, and sadness But Peace with its soft carressing—and— Prosperity, hope and gladness. Not War like a black shadow cast Making all an infernal “Hell” Let’s make Peace and prosperity last And then all shall be well. All shall be well I feign If a plan we can conceive And social security maintain By raising the National initiative. I don’t doubt in the least—that Our Youth will form a wonderful nation In the North, South, West and East By giving them now a higher education. Thus Peace, hope, and inspiration With well-obeyed order and law— With not ignorance, in my contemplation Is My Hope for America. By Edythe Ann Kuzma. V V V X V V V V V V V V V V FOURTH GRADE Maxine Fox Jared Hallowell Fred Heckman Helen Koch Ben Schrelbeis Martha Schwabauer INTERMEDIATE ROOM FIFTH GRADE Betty Jo Dierks Victor Heckman Vincent Johnston Doris Kawulok Frank Kawulok Dallas Newlon Martin Schilling Iline Weber Maxine Weber SIXTH Elfreda Bitters Anna Louise Cable William Haul Esther Heckman George Kukuchka Mike Kukuchka Clair Reed Dorothy Schrelbeis Billy Tschirgi Marion Wondra The Intermediate Room has had two teachers this year. Miss Florence Small of Sheridan taught the first three and one-half months and re- signed because of her health. Miss Leila Steil of Sheridan finished the year's work. Phyllis and Donald Stueve transferred to a school in Idaho during December. Maxine Fox and Helen Koch entered the fourth grade and El- freda Bitters the sixth. Page 35 WHY THE UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING I. It is a State institution. It is our Uni- versity. II. Scholastic standards recognized by other leading Universities, Colleges, etc. III. The curriculum is flexible, and is sub- ject to the approval of the special curriculum committee concerned, may be changed whenever such change seems desirable. 0 IV. At present forty special programs are available to meet recognized vocational and cul- tural needs. Often called “individualized pro- grams, or caring for individual needs.” V. The four degrees available are two-year normal, four-year B. A. or B. S., and M. A. or M. S. and Ph. D., in various departments. VI. Faculty—well balanced. Some are author- ities in their respective fields—congenial, friend- ly, etc. VII. Your education, cheapest as far as cost is concerned. Yet, your opportunity for a good education is not hampered. THE FIVE COLLEGES Liberal Arts...................Dean P. T. Miller Education...................Dean C. R. Maxwell Agriculture....................Dean J. A. Hill Engineering.................Dean R. D. Goodrich Law.........................Dean C. F. Arnold Common sense in an uncommon degree is wisdom. V y V V V 7 V 7 V V V7 V V 7 7 V7 V7 7 FIRST GRADE Terry Conley Catherine Fiedor Bobby Hauf Dorothy Heckman Anton Kawulok Clarence Koch Gladys Koch Helen Kukuchka Minnie Schwabauer Kathleen Sperl Jerry Dierks Hilda Hauf Katie Heckman James Strait SECOND GRADE William Kukuchka Don Johnson Raymond Johnston Patricia Ann McDonald Patty Newlon Marie Schwabauer Ruth 8chreibeis Raymond Weber THIRD GRADE Bert Johnston Dorothy Kawulok Helen Kawulok Eddie Kukuchka Ted Miller Gerald Schilling Bobby Weber On September 7th. 1937. thirty boys and girls entered the first, second and third grades. That first day we set a goal which could only be reached by hard work. We have learned to be courteous, thoughtful, and obedient in a pleasant way. At Christmas time our room took part in the school program. We also had parties at Hallowe’en, Valentine’s and Easter. All the pupils have made notable progress in reading during the year. All grades have acquired a firm reading foundation. Silent reading, group reading, and class reading has been stressed. We read books from our own library and many from the Carnegie Library in Sheridan. From the standpoint of both teacher and pupils, we feel that this school year has been very successful. Page 37 V V7 V V 7 V V V v7 V V 7 V V V V 7 V V V7 CHARACTER America is becoming a nation of triflers, a na- tion that believes that there are no set, irrevocable laws governing human conduct; that anything is right if you can get away with it; that all ques- tions are controversial. If there are immutable laws which govern the material universe, there are just as immutable laws which govern the reactions between human beings. This is the old law. It matters not what men think about the laws which govern the social universe; these laws will still demand their inexorable penalties. God is not mocked. “Whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap” is as true for groups of people as for in- dividuals. The schools in their effort to pro- mote discussion, to avoid indoctrination, to be fair and comprehensive in the trifling, careless attitude in which man is the judge of his own actions. Some lines of conduct are eternally right and others eternally wrong. The fashions may change, the conditions may vary from decade to decade but the basic laws still hold. Why not make character training a more conscious, more de- liberate objective in the schools? Some educators go so far as to claim that behavior and character of students is none of the institution’s business, and that the sooner universities can learn this the better it will be for the universities and stu- dents alike. If schools exist for service to all the people this attitude can not be maintained. Taken from the address by A. G. Crane, Wyo- ming State Education Association, Thermopolis, Wyoming, October 28, 1937. 7 V V 7 V7 V V V7 V V V V 7 V V V7 7 V V 7 Evelyn Olschlager Albcna Roswadoaski Frank Mates EARLY CREEK SCHOOL John Mates George Boyko Francis Boyko Tuesday morning. September 7. 1937. found the Early Creek schoolhouse doors open, ready to start another year’s session with Miss Ruth Harris of Ranchester. as teacher. Evelyn Olschlager and Josephine Rosawadoaski began their Freshman year, taking Algebra. General Science, English and American History as sub- jects. There were two pupils in the fifth grade. Albena Roswadoaski and Bernice Mates. Frank Mates was the only pupil in the second grade and John and Albert Mates were in the first grade. Several changes have taken place during the year. Josephine Roswadoaski withdrew from school at the end of the first semester. Bernice and Albert Mates moved to Acme. George and Francis Boyko moved from Dry Creek and entered school here the first of February. The school has had many visitors and several holiday parties during the year. The Pie Social and Dance was a successful social function. As a result of this the school was able to purchase several items for the school which have been used a great deal. A great deal of interest has been shown in the ’ Knighthood of Youth Club,” which is a character-building organization. Page 39 V V7 V V V V V 7 7 V 7 V V V V V V V V V7 The good of a country doesn’t depend upon how many people there are to a square mile, but how many square people there are to a square mile. Today is the tomorrow you worried about yes- terday. Riverside Coal Mine L. C. SHARP Proprietor BOYS’ BASKETBALL The boys basketball team's chance of copping any honors when the season started, was very slim. We started the season with two regulars, Evan Dierks, and Arthur Schilling, and two sub- stitutes, Bob Rawlings and Fred Hauf. The re- maining players were entirely new to the court game. But as the season progressed, all the boys showed great improvement, as is shown by their season’s record against Class B competition. They ost their first five Class B games. But somehow or other they managed to squeeze a hair-raising victory (16-15) from their strong rivals, Dayton, who had previously beaten the Rustlers to the tune of 27-13. This victory set the spark that was needed to send the Rustlers on their winning way. They won eight out of their last nine starts— the only defeat coming from Hulett Red Devils by a score of 31-29. who went on to win the Class B championship. The principle by-word was team play and the attack was not concentrated on any one individual. Each player was an integral part of the machine and the players must certainly be commended on their wonderful spirit. The thirteenth annual district basketball tour- nament was held at Gillette, Wyoming, March 10, 11, 12. Under the new divisions of Class A and Class B teams, the consensus of opinion was that it was the best tournament held, so far as interest of crowd and players was concerned. The Rustlers won third place in Class B. All of the boys played splendid ball. Evan Dierks made the first all-district team; he was also high- score man of the tournament with forty-two points. Arthur Schilling was placed on the second all-district Class B team. The Rustlers played their first game with Day- ton, defeating them in an overtime period, by a score of 19-17. The next game was played with Hulett which they lost by a close score of 31-29. After losing this game they played Clearmont and won 18-15. Then the Rustlers played Big Horn for third place, which they won easily bv a score of 25-14. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL The prospects for Girls’ Basketball at the be- ginning of the season was much brighter due to the following regulars from last year: Lois Faus- tian, Helen Ruth Johnston, Carrie Jester, Bette Doyle, Mollie Harris and Jean Black, with Kath- ryne Weber, Muriel Dierks, and Anna Kukuchka as additions. They started the season with a bang. The girls, started by defeating the Clear- mont team, succeeded in winning all pre-tourna- ment games. They were defeated only once during the season and that was by the State Champs, Lingle Bulldogs, in their first tournament game, but managed to go ahead and win their next four starts and cop the consolation championship. When the season ended they were a smoothly functioning machine. TOURNAMENT The Ranchester girls attended the state tour- nament at Lingle, Wyoming, and won Consola- tion by losing only one game. This was to Lingle by a score of 36-24. The girls won their next four games. The first with Upton, 38-28; Burns, 39- 31; Hawk Springs] 23-21; and then they played Newcastle for Consolation which they won by a four point margin, 30-26. The girls played thir- teen games during the season and lost only one. Helen Ruth Johnston was awarded a forward position on the All-state tournament team. Anna Kukuchka and Lois Paustian were given honor- able mention. These are quotations from the “Lingle Re- view':” “Some wonderful teams were sent here this year and competition was hard and exciting. Ranchester, defeated in their first game with Lingle, came through undefeated after that to capture Consolation honors. This team was a new one in the tourney and proved to be out- standing. Every girl on the squad saw service and all were good.” “Ranchester girls, accustomed to playing boys’ rules part of the time, had a little trouble get- ting used to the close refereeing, but steadily im- proved with each game and by the time they played their last game they were displaying fine form. Ranchester’s team like Lingle’s does not depend on any one player but is a smoothly func- tioning machine with every girl an integral part of it.” V V V V V V V V V V V 7 V V V V V Clearmont .-................ 12 Dayton .................... 8 Rozet____________ -.........25 Gillette.....................7 Dayton ....................- 8 Clearmont ...................4 Rozet.......................26 Arvada ....................- 6 zLingle ___________________ 36 zUpton ......-..............26 zBurns ------------------- 31 zHawk Springs ............ -21 zNewcastle______________ ...26 Yellow Jackets__________________________46 Yellow Jackets..........................25 Yellow Jackets__________________________32 Yellow Jackets__________________________35 Yellow Jackets...........................- 12 Yellow Jackets.................-......— 39 Yellow Jackets________________________ 41 Yellow Jackets........................ 50 Yellow Jackets..........................24 Yellow Jackets............... -........38 Yellow Jackets...........................- 39 Yellow Jackets..........................23 Yellow Jackets--------------- -.........30 ______________ 236 Yellow Jackets______________________434 WON 12. LOST 1—Percentage .923 CONSOLATION CHAMPIONS GIRLS STATE TOURNAMENT 1938 Kaycec------ Lodge Grass Kaycce x Denotes Tournament Games. STANDING OF .. 18 Rustlers. .. 55 Rustlers. .. 27 Rustlers. . 41 Rustlers. .. 17 Rustlers. .. 34 Rustlers. .. 15 Rustlers. .. 18 Rustlers. .. 12 Rustlers. .. 13 Rustlers. __ 12 Rustlers. __ 28 Rustlers. 17 Rustlers. .. 31 Rustlers- .. 15 Rustlers. . 14 Rustlers. ..327 Rustlers. 10 36 31 18 368 WON 10. LOST 6—Percentage .625 Winners. Third Place Class B District Tournament 1938. Page 45 V V V V V V V 7 V7 V V V 7 V V 7 V 7 V7 V MINOR SPORTS The Junior High boys and girls have had or- ganized basketball under supervision the past few years and have developed some worthy material for future high school teams. The stress in Junior High School athletics is not for winning at all costs, but rather the physical development and all coordination between body and mind. As there is no girls Junior High Tournament, they are less fortunate than the boys, who at- tended the annual meet at Buffalo. The follow- ing boys were taken to the Tournament: William Hauf, Vincent Johnston, Billy Tschirgi, Martin Schilling, Chester Severance, Jack Kawulok, and Jack Keith Hallowed. It has been the custom of the school to have a track meet at the end of each year. Prizes and ribbons are awarded to the winners of each group. During the last two months of school the high school pupils organized a soft ball intra-mural tournament. Three teams competed. The Aim of Physical Education is to provide an opportunity for one to act in situations which are physically wholesome, mentally stimulating and satisfying, and socially sound. -----o---- Study—Knowledge simplifies the greatest tasks. V V V V V V V V7 V V V V V V y y V V V y B. B. BANQUET The Ladies Club of Ranchester Community gave a banquet April 1 in honor of the Basketball boys and girls. The table was in the form of a U and decorated with the two trophies won this year, and the school colors, purple and gold. At each plate combined nut cups and place cards and small favors for each guest were found. A purple ribbon also extended from a surprise basket to each place and when pulled—April Fool. The menu: Fruit Cup, Fricasee Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Scalloped Corn, Vegetable Salad, Hot Rolls, Jelly, Olives, Pickles, Ice Cream, Cake and Coffee. The Toastmaster for the evening was C. E. Alexander. The speakers were Ix is Paustian, Evan Dierks and Mr. Korhonen. The toastmaster also asked for an impromptu speech from each one of the teams and other guests. At the close of the banquet the teams presented Mr. Korhonen with a beautiful fitted leath- er toilet case as a token of their appreciation for his patience and hard work in coaching them. The guests of the Ladies Club were: Lois Paustian, Capt. Muriel Dierks Carrie Lee Jester Molly Harris Alice Jean Black Helen Ruth Johnston Anna Kukuchka Kathryne Weber Bette Doyle Gladys Masters, Mgr. Evan Dierks, Capt. Fred Hauf Tommy Doyle Elmo Harris Wilbur Jester Arthur Schilling Jack Hallowed, Mgr. Bob Rawlings Supt. Korhonen, Coach Chris Paustian, Referee Mrs. U. J. Korhonen Miss Carolyn Highbaugh Miss Ruth Harris Mr. C. E. Alexander Page 47 V V V V 7 V 7 7 7 V 7 V vy 7 V 7 V V V V MONARCH and HOTCHKISS COALS ARE YOUR MOST ECONOMICAL FUEL PRODUCED BY THE Sheridan-Wyoming Coal Co. AND THE HOTCHKISS COAL CO. A A v A A v A A V A A A A A A A A A samio v sgNiigHDos THE SPICE OF LIFE Mrs. Maley: Thomas, give me a sentence containing ‘flippancy’.” Thomas: Let’s flip ’n' see whether I pass or flunk.” Father: No. Fred. I don't know the Latin for people'. Fred: Populi. Father: How dare you accuse ycur father of lying, young man. Big Order—Charlotte: I want a lipstick. Clerk: What size, please? Charlotte: Three rides and a house party.” Bob: I have a cold or something in my head.” Cap: A cold undoubtedly.” Little Girl: Nurse, will I have a mustache on my lip like Daddy lias when I grow up?” Nurse: Pretty often, dear. I expect.” Wilbur: What is the greatest water power known to man? Evan: Woman’s tears.” Gladys (in the moonlight): Dres the moon affect the tide?” Evan: No. just the untied.” A circle is a line which meets its other end without ending. Clerk in a Book Store: This book will do half of your work for you.” Art: Fine. I’ll take two. Education—Wilbur: “Let’s cut classes today and go to a show.” Wesley: Can’t do it. I need the sleep.” Voice over the Phone: Pop. guess who just got kicked out of college? Mr. Korhonen: Where were you born. Bob? Bob: I told ycu I was bom in Sheridan six times.” Helen: Mother. I met the grandest man. He thinks I’m the nicest girl in town. Shall I invite him out for dinner?” Mother: No. dear. Let him keep on thinking so. Indian’s definition of skiing: Woosh! Then walk a mile. It seems to me that when a woman is wearing shorts her charms are enlarged without being enhanced. Mrs. Harris: Elmo, go wfash your face and neck.” Elmo: “Neck who?” She believed the only way to hold a man was down. “By wrhom? asked the husband, when told that his wife was out- s:x ken. V V 7 7 7 7 V7 V7 V 7 V V V7 V V 7 V 7 V N7 STUDENT COUNCIL Evan Dierks ......................................Chairman Carrie Jester....................................Secretary Lois Faustian ...................................Treasurer Edythe Kuzma .....................................H and 12 Muriel Dierks ....................................9 and 10 Jack Hallowell (Elizabeth Hauf)....................7 and 8 Mr. Korhonen ....................................Sponsor The Student Council is an organization of several students to represent the student body. This term it consists of a mem- ber from each of the high school classes and one from the Junior High. The work of the Student Council included the setting of dates for various activities, appointing committees for fulfill- ment of different needs, carrying out the plans of the Student body and in other words representing the various classes’ social activities. The day set aside for official council meetings was every other Friday. In case a member was absent the president of that class substituted for him. BE THE BEST OF WHATEVER YOU ARE If you can’t be a pine on the top of the hill. Be a scrub in tile valley, but be— The best little scrub by the side of the rill; Be a bush if you can’t be a tree. If you can’t be a bush be a bit of the grass, And some highway happier make; If you can’t be a muskie, then just be a bass, But the liveliest bass in the lake! We can't all be captains, we’ve got to be crew, There’s something for all of us here; There’s big work to do, and there’s lesser to do. And the task we must do is the near. If you can’t be a highway then just be a trail, If you can’t be the sun be a star; It isn’t by size that you win or you fall. Be the best of whatever you are! Page 51 V V V 7 V V V 7 V V V V7 7 V V V7 V 7 V V 9 A. W. BLACK and COMPANY RANCHESTER. WYOMING --------o--- GROCERIES U. S. INSPECTED MEATS ----o--- Home Of Quality Foods at Popular Prices Featuring Del Monte and Kuner’s Merchandise REED MORTUARY 297 SOUTH MAIN ST. PHONE 86 SHERIDAN K , 7 V V V V 7 V 7 V7 7 V V V7 V 7 7 7 7 V NT ANNUAL STAFF Editor...................................................Lois Paustian Assistant..............................................Edythe Kuzma Business Manager................................Wilbur Jester Assistant.................................................Bob Rawlings Production Manager..................................Charlotte Johnston Assistant.......................................Molly Harris Sports Editor..........................................Arthur Schilling Assistant.......................................Evan Dierks Social Editor.........................................Elenora Schilling Assistant.......................................Elmo Harris Art Editor.............................................Gladys Masters Assistant..............................................Wesley Newlon Faculty Advisors.....Mrs. Maley, Mr. Korhonen, Mr. Alexander This is the third annual to be published by the R. H. S. dur- ing the history of the school. The Seniors of ’27 and ’32 pub- lished annuals for those years. It is hoped that each year from now on the Juniors and Seniors will be able to publish an annual and in that way help to de- velop a better school spirit. The work in connection with publishing an annual is done as part of the English course. The aim of this endeavor is to pro- mote school spirit and to give the pupils participating a know- ledge of how to assimilate and organize materials for a publi- cation of this nature. Page 53 V V V7 V 7 V 7 7 V V 7 V V V V V V7 7 V7 V CORNER GROCERY Full Line of GENERAL MERCHANDISE “Our Price Is Right” DAYTON WYOMING We Thank You. DAYTON CAFE “A REAL CAFE IN A LITTLE TOWN” On U. S. No. 14 DAYTON WYOMING ROSE GARAGE and Service Station REPAIRING AND OVERHAULING DAYTON WYOMING Get the MOST for low PRICE BUY A DODGE Dodge Motor Co. FHERIDAN WYOMING ON A PICNIC OR AT HOME FRESHNESS COUNTS Golden Krust Bread A Grade “A Bakery THE SHERIDAN BREAD CO. Elmgren Tailoring and Cleaning Suits Custom Built to Your Individual Measurements. $25.00 Style, Fabric and Fit Guaranteed SHERIDAN WYOMING Congratulations TO CLASS OF ’38 SCOTT SNIVELY RANCHESTER WYOMING + —— 1 “ BLACK-E-GARAGE AND BLACKSMITH SHOP A'.l Kinds of Repairing and Tire Vulcanizing. P. W. RATCLIFF, Owner DAYTON WYOMING —— + V V 7 7 7 V V7 7 7 V7 V V V 7 7 V 7 V Nt Editors ......................Edythe Kuzma Molly Harris Circulation and Advertising... Helen Irene Cable Sports........................Helen Ruth Johnston Society ......................Alice Jean Black Jokes.........................Wilbur Jester Reporters.....................Nina Johnston Carrie Lee Jester Gladys Masters Nellie Strait Typist........................Charlotte Johnston On December 1, 1937 Edythe Ann Kuzma and Molly Harris were chosen as the new Editor and Assistant of the School paper. The “Tattler” was chosen by the paper staff. The first edition was published December 17. This was the first copy of the R. H. S. paper to have ads of the community’s businesses in it. The second edition was published on February 25 and was enlarged by the addition of a Gossip column. The third edi- tion of the “Tattler” appeared April 8th. Thus far the “Tattler” has been a success and we hope it will remain thus in the future. Page 55 V V V V 7 V V7 7 V 7 V 7 W 7 V V V 7 V V Congratulations TO CLASS OF 38 CHARLES CHAMPION MERVIN CHAMPION Sheridan V V V v V V V V w v v v v V y v V v v GLEE CLUB The R. H. S. Glee Club, composed of all the girls in high school, has made a progressive start during the past two years. It has given a Mother’s Day program, which was very success- ful in May, 1937. Ranehester was also represented at the Music Festival at Casper by seven girls; a double trio and pianist; and all took part in the massed chorus. We had Glee Club the first semester this year; but our school calendar was so crowded the last semester, we were unable to have it. ORCHESTRA In the spring of 1937 a small group of boys and girls formed an impromptu orchestra. The only appearance made was at the Mother’s Day program, when they made quite an impression. During the fall semester the group got together again and practiced. They played for several school parties and dances. Because of the conflict with basketball, they were unable to continue it through late winter and spring. Page 57 V V V V V V V w y V y V vy V vy V V y V V Wre congratulate the 1938 graduating class AND HOPE THEIU RANCHESTER SCHOOLING WILL BE THEIR FIRST STEP TO SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS. V. C. Johnston Lumber Co. for Better Schools and Homes RANCHESTER STATE BANK RANCHESTER. WYOMING 'Your Home Bank' FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE JUNIOR-SENIOR CLASS PLAY The action takes place in the sitting-room of the “Old Thorne Place” on Dogfish Point on the Atlantic seacoast during the afternoon and early evening of a summer day. Act I—Late afternoon. Act II—A few minutes later. Act III—A few minutes later. The Story There are more mix-ups in this play than a batch of biscuits. Billy Thorne, taking advantage of the fact that he has fallen heir to an old deserted house on the shores of Dogfish Point on the Atlantic coast, arrives for a sum- mer of peace and quiet with the hope that he can turn out more of his successful detective diction. But he finds that the house is far from deserted. There is Crummit. a scheming old man who has rented it on his own account to a crook for a summer hide-out; Mattie, a dour-faced maiden lady of uncertain years, who is a professional housekeeper; Edgar, who had fallen for a wild scheme; Dorgan, a crook who has his own ideas about the kidnapping. Nor are women 'lacking, even though Billy had hoped to escape them for a time. A whole yachtful arrives to picnic on his front lawn. When the “Weasel” gets busy with his kidnap notes and his instructions for handing over the ransom, and when the kidnapped girl disappears again and again, things are certainly not quiet and peaceful. Billy finds that the “Weasel” is using one of his own detective stories as an inspiration for his plot. But even this realization does not help the author much when it comes to solving his own difficulties. After all the wrong people are accused and exonerated, and accused all over again, Mattie finally goes to work with a rusty old shotgun and straightens out the whole muddled affair. She even finds that romance enters her life in the person of Jorkins. Billy’s English valet, who is quite interested in protecting her from all the criminals running around loose. Of course the right girl gets the right boy, and Edgar confesses that he is not the real “Weasel” and the real one is caught and at the end the only one who is not happy is Papa, who had to pay over to his daughter the ten thou- sand dollars that was to be used for ransom money, but now to furnish a honeymoon and wedding present. There Is always time enough for Courtesy —Emerson. POP GOES THE WEASEL” 7 V V Y V7 V V V7 V 7 V V V V V7 7 7 V7 V 7 A Farce by Edwin Scribner Published by Eldridge Entertainment House, Inc. Denver, Colo. Ben Dorgan...............................................Bob Rawdings Jepson Crummit...................................Elmo Harris Dolda Pearson........................................Elenora Schilling Lovice Taylor...........................................Lois Paustian Edgar Tuttle................................Wesley Newlon Mattie Dinkle...............................Edythe Kuzma Henry Jorkins..................................Wilbur Jester Billy Thorne.....................................Evan Dierks Janet Pearson.........................................Gladys Masters Rita Norton.....................................Molly Harris Betty Ware...............................Charlotte Johnston Thadeus Pearson.......................................Arthur Schilling Mr. Alexander—Director Page 61 7 V7 V V 7 V V 7 7 V V V7 V7 V V 7 y 7 V V7 162 N. Main St. L. C. SMITH Phone 72 CORONA ALLEN WALES COMPLIMENTS OF NORTHERN SEED COMPANY II. D. WATENPAUGH. Mgr. Sheridan, Wyo. THE 0. K. BARBER SHOP of Sheridan EXTENDS BEST WISHES TO CLASS OF 1938 WHEN IN SHERIDAN STOP AT THE LOTUS CAFE Special Sunday Dinners Merchant’s Lunch SUPERMADE ICE CREAM FACTORY Sheridan, Wyoming 837 N. Main Street H. T. Habby, Prop. RAWLING'S SERVICE STATION CONOCO PRODUCTS 5th and Main Sheridan Frank Rawlings, Prop. NEW and REBUILT TYPEWRITERS and ADDING MACHINES SUPPLIES REPAIRS RENTALS TALBERT TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE V V7 V 7 V7 V V7 V7 V 7 V7 V 7 V V X 7 V7 7 V I MINOR ACTIVITIES Four 4-H clubs were organized this spring in Ranchester by Miss Baird and Mr. Ingram. They are the Sewing Club, For- estry Club, Calf Club, and Poultry Club. Thelma Paustian was appointed as leader of the Forestry Club and Mrs. Schreibeis and Mrs. Paustian as leaders of the Sewing Club. As this goes to press, the other two clubs have not elected leaders. -----o---- The Christmas Program was given Wednesday evening, Dec. 22, in the gymnasium. All grades took part. The High School Glee Club sang a Christmas cantata and carols. After the pro- gram an impromptu dance was held. Music was furnished by the school orchestra. -----o---- In December the Ladies Club gave a bazaar and the 9th and 10th grades provided entertainment in the form of a one-act play, “Ted’s Family.” Following is the cast: Bill and Mamie, 2 Sneak Thieves...............Doolu Johnston Carrie Jester Bob, a Retired Business Man.......................Jean Black Bess. His Wife.........................................Nellie Strait Aunt Lil. Bob’s Old Maid Sister..................Helen Cable Ted, Rising Young Lawyer......................Kathryne Weber Doris, His Bride................................Muriel Dierks Mrs. Bates, Ted's Mother...................Stella Fackenthall Mr. Bates, Ted’s Father.................................Bette Doyle •----o---- For five weeks during March and April, Joe Merz and John Oberfolle conducted a Rollertorium in R. H. S. Hall. The Stu- dent Association had charge of concessions. In this way they were able to pay several outstanding bills acquired during the year. -----o---- Only two girls, Charlotte and Helen Ruth Johnston, entered the Wyoming Music Festival at Casper, this spring. Charlotte entered for a piano solo and Helen Ruth for a saxophone solo. The Festival was held May 5, 6 and 7. Page 63 w X V V V7 7 V V 7 7 V V V V V V V y V V V —- ■■■■-, — SAN-I-DAIRY Butter and IceCream Sold by the best dealers In Ranchester Insist on SAN-I-DAIRY WANTED—MORE CREAM SHERIDAN CREAMERY CO. SHERIDAN WYOMING We Have a Line of Nationally Adver- tised Merchandise ... at Advertised Prices. WEAR-EVER ALUMINUM LIFETIME STAINLESS WARE FIESTA POTTERY PYREX WARE CHER WIN-WLLIAMS PAINTS The Sheridan Commercial Co. Broadway at Alger SHERIDAN WYOMING FORD V-8 IF IT’S NOT A V-8 IT’S OUT-OF-DATE —ASK FOR DEMONSTRATION— Scales Motor Co. Sawyer Stores, Inc. Cash With Order Merchants. EVERY DAY IN EVERY WAY SAWYER SAVES YOU MONEY All Roads Lead to Your Sawyer Store GENERAL MERCHANDISE JERSEY CREAMERY MANUFACTURERS OF FINE CREAMERY BUTTER AND ICE CREAM. SHERIDAN WYOMING INSTANT SHOE REPAIRS 0 NEW METHOD SHOE SHOP Quality Boot and Shoe Repairing Always. PHONE 597-W SHERIDAN For Better Trained Operators ENROLL AT THE Sheridan Beauty College HARRY ROBERTSON, Manager SHERIDAN WYOMING - - Stanko Packing Co. Excellent Service Quality Meats for Your Money. QUALITY MARKET PUBLIC MARKET SHERIDAN WYOMING — 1—■—- - ¥ LAST DAY OF SCHOOL 7 V 7 7 7 7 7 V7 V V V V V V V V 7 V V V In the spring of 1937 a community picnic was held the last day of school, which consisted of a track meet on the school grounds with all grades participating. This meet was followed by the lunch at the city park. A similar activity is being planned for the last day of school again this year if it materializes. The children last year were placed into sections according to age. But this year they will be placed in sections or groups according to their ability. We are sure that this will tend to create more interest than was even shown last year. The high school students will act in capacity of officials this year rather than participating in any of the events. The prizes for last year were, for first place, Blue Ribbons; second. Red; and third, White. The winner of most points in each section received 50c in addition to ribbons. Prizes for this year have not yet been decided upon. Page 65 V V V V V V V7 7 W V V V V V V V V 7 V V � ■■■ ■■ '.......... ... - — - ■■ ..................—--------------------+ SHERIDAN BREWING CO. BREWERS OF QUALITY BEVERAGES And all popular flavors of Soda Water THE LARGEST NEWSPAPER IN NORTHERN WYOMING To Be Alluring Be Alive I THE i EAT BREAD FOR Sheridan Press VIGOR — ENERGY AND —o— HEALTH THREE YEARS OLDER THAN THE STATE OF PURITY BREAD CO. WYOMING � “ � BILLINGS MONTANA PARTIES AM) DANCES October 7—Freshmen Initiation October 7 was the date set aside by the Student Council for Freshmen Initiation. The Committee of seven appointed to plan the events of the evening consisted of Elenora Schilling, Char- lotte Johnston, Lois Faustian, Carrie Jester, Gladys Masters, Edythe Kuzma. Everyone had a great time (excepting perhaps the Freshies). October 29—Masquerade Rail ihe Masquerade Ball of October 29 turned out to be a huge success. Prizes were won by Lois Faustian, Jack Revis, Jack Hallowed and Anna Louise Cable. November 17—Senior Party lhe School Party given uy the Senior Class was also a suc- cess despite the cold weather. Refreshments served were dough- nuts anu cofiee. Music was furnished by the High School Or- chestra. December .‘I—Card Party There were more tables than anticipated at the card party given by the high school. Prizes were won by Mrs. Waisner and Clarence Faustian. Other card parties given during the year were on January 14, February 23 and April 19. December 10—Ladies Bazaar The Ladies Bazaar was held at five o'clock, the dinner at 5:30. Program at 7:30 and Dance at 9:00. The program was given by the High School Glee Club and the Freshmen and Sophomores gave the play “Ted’s Family.” Music for the dance was fur- nished by the High School Orchestra and other local talent. January 21—R. H. S. Entertains Clearmont After an exciting basketball game the Ranchester H. S. en- tertained the Clearmont visitors. Music was furnished by the High School Orchestra. Everyone had a delightful time. January 29—H. S. Carnival Dance Despite the cold weather a large crowd attended the Carnival and Dance given January 29. Through this Carnival the school acquired a new radio. February 12—Alumni Apron-Overall Dance The Alumni Association gave an Apron and Overall dance the 12th of February. Nearly everyone came in costume and few had to pay fines. A specialty dance was given by Miss Mary Lee Lindeen. April 1—B. B. Banquet A lovely banquet was given April 1, by the Ladies’ Circle for the basketball boys and girls. Open house followed. A good time was enjoyed by all. Page 67 —-—————----——.----.----------------+ IF IT'S HARDWARE D and D HAS IT Sporting Goods Paints and Oils SHEET METAL SHOP Sheridan, Wyoming HAVE YOUR SUITS AND DRESSES CLEANED AND PRESSED By the SUPERIOR LAUNDRY COMPANY Sheridan, Wyoming Dow and Gould St. Phone 397 PALACE CAFE AND GARDENS OPEN DAY AND NIGHT COMPLETE FOUNTAIN SERVICE AND HOMEMADE CANDIES Phone 588 Sheridan, Hyo. IF IT’S MADE OF METAL, WE CAN MAKE IT OR REPAIR IT. SHERIDAN IRON WORKS, Inc. Sheridan, Wyoming +■ BEST OUT WEST FLOUR THE ULTIMATE CHOICE OF THE PARTICULAR HOUSEWIFE - - - YOUR GROCER HAS IT Sheridan Flouring Mills, Inc. MANUFACTURERS Of TOMAHAWK FEEDS SPICE OF LIFE “Shakespeare certainly knew his eggs.” “How do you know?” “Didn’t he write a play called “Omlet?” “Who invented the cotton gin ?” “Lord, are they making it out of that now?” “It doesn’t pay to take a girl skating.” “Why not?” Because they always get sore in the end.” Mr. Korhonen—“Now I want you students to be so quiet you can hear a pin drop.” Art—(After all was quiet a long time): “Well, hurry up and drop it.” Nam, getting a shave— “Barber will you give me a glass of water? Barber—What’s the matter. got a hair in your throat? Nam—No I want to see if my neck leaks. The Bird Who Sleeps in Class: Oh yes, you’ll find him here. That bird without a peer. He’s a brazen, bragging buz- zard, full of gas; That intellectual (?) guy who’s always getting by teachers, so he sleeps in class. wis- “Breddinbutta—” “Wawasat crack Hon?” “Ised ‘breddinbutta’—” “Waffaw?” “Owits sumpin’ yasay.” “Oheah? Yamuswanna sumpin’ “Lissen wneyawawkin summin asumbuddy wawk- sinnatween youanna guy yo wawkinwit yasay ‘breddin- butta’.” “Yeah Waffaw?” “Taverda quawrril.” “Taverda quawrril? You balee- vat hooey?” “Istroo fya donsayit yaqwrill.” “Annifya sayit yadon’t?” “Assright, soisedit.” “Oya donabaleevit?” “Lissen yowanna quawrill wi- me or doncha?” “Awright awright — breddin butta breddinbutta--.” First Period—“Gee! It looks like it will be a nice warm day. I wish I’d gone fishin’.” Second Period—“Sure is get- ting warm. Mr. Korhonen may I open a couple of win- dows ?” Third Period — “It won’t be long until dinner time now.” Fourth Period—“ Gosh, it’s too hot in here. Mrs. Maley, why can’t we have class outside?” Sixth Period—“Well, another day is about over. It was too hot to work. I can’t get my lessons. . . . Spring fever I guess.” Page 7X V V V V 7 V V 7 7 V V V 7 V V V V 7 V 7 FOR GRADUATION THE EXCHANGE OF PHOTOGRAPHS KEEP THE MEMORIES—BINDS THE FRIENDSHIPS OF HAPPY SCHOOL DAYS. 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