Ranchester High School - Rustler Yearbook (Ranchester, WY)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1939 volume:

CONTENTS -----o---- Administration ________________________Page 9 Seniors ____________________________________15 Juniors ____________________________________23 Sophomores _________________________________31 Freshmen ___________________________________35 Grades Seven and Eight ____________________ 39 Elementary Grades___________________________41 Intermediate Room___________________________45 Primary Room________________________________47 Early Creek School__________________________49 Athletics______________________________i._51 Alumni _____________________________________61 Advertising ________________________________95 Autographs and Snaps_______________________ 96 “If you cannot do great things, try doing small things in a great way.! THE RUSTLER 1939 PUBLISHED BY THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR CLASSES RANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL RANCHESTER, WYOMING Printed by THE MILLS COMPANY Sheridan, Wyoming Page 5 FRIENDSHIP COLUMN Bill and Bell Davis Dr. Allen Dr. Bentzen Brown Drug Dr. Crane Dr. Docekal Hat Shop Drs. Schunk Schunk Dr. Hammond Lotus Theatre Dr. Stewart Dr. Hayes Pay ’n Takit Dr. Veach Dr. McBride Western Barber Shop Dr. Duncan Dr. Inglott ADVERTISERS Anne Newell’s A. W. Black Co. Baker Bros. Jewelers Bank of Commerce Ben Ralph Welding Garage B. 0. Bentley Carroll’s Furniture Champion’s City Cleaning Dyeing Corner Grocery Davis Art Studio Dayton Cafe Dodge Motors Elmgren Tailoring First National Bank Frontier Shop Fuhrmeister-Engle George Anderegg George Messick Harry Bryan’s Men’s Store Jersey Creamery J. P. Croff, Inc. Kelso Dawdy Leona’s Karmel Korn Lotus Cafe Monarch Hotchkiss Coal Co. New Method Shoe Shop New York Store Northern Seed Co. Otto F. Ernst Harness Shop Palace Cafe Piggly Wiggly Purity Bread—Billings Ranchester Service Station Ranchester State Bank Rawlings Service Station Reed Mortuary Reineke Riley Motor Co. Rochford Studio Sandwich Shop San-i-Dairy Creamery Sawyer’s Store Scales Motor Co. Schaeffer Gift and News Schreibeis Bakery Scott Snively Sheridan Beauty College Sheridan Brewery Sheridan Bread Sheridan Commercial Co. Sheridan County Electric Co. Sheridan Flouring Mills Sheridan Greenhouse Sheridan Inn Sheridan Iron Works Sheridan Meat Co. Sheridan Press Sheridan Stationery Co. Shadoan’s Men’s Store Superior Laundry Super-Made Ice Cream Talbert Typewriter Exchange Tyson’s Drug Store Vaughn Ragsdale V. C. Johnston Lumber Co. Wigwam Bakery Wyoming Electric Co. The Rustler Staff, in behalf of the student body, wishes to extend their thanks and appreciation to those represented on this page, who have made this RUSTLER possible through their loyal support in advertising. FOREWORD The aim of the 1939 Rustler is to present to you the buoyant spirit of modem youth in our High School. It is a permanent record of proud achievements, fascinating activities, and many happy hours spent during the year 1938-39. It is hoped by those who have worked to make this book possible that it will not be glanced through today and then cast aside, but that it will be cherished and will conjure up memories of many happy days spent at Ranchester High School. DEDICATION The class of 1939 and 1940 take pleasure in dedicating this RUSTLER of 1939 to the members of the Ranchester School Board, past and pres- ent, who through their efforts have provided a splendid school system for us. Page 7 “AN OLD AMERICAN CUSTOM” One might go back into history many years and find that the giving of a welcome address began with the first graduation exercise which ever was held regardless of time or place. Although an old custom, the older the custom the greater is its conventional significance. For several years the seniors have looked forward to the hour of graduation. No doubt their parents and friends, have looked forward to the hour also. Yesterday has settled itself in their character and memory. Tomorrow is yet around the corner and out of sight and no one knows what it holds except that there will be the memory of what they have done today. Soon the doors of the school will be closed for the summer. The class- rooms so full of activity during the school term will be silent. The structure itself has no life. It is only dead material. The seniors owe thanks and apprecia- tion to the teachers and school officials. Their classmates and school friends are important influences in their lives. It is the people loved, enjoyed and re- membered and not the buildings. To extend a welcome carries with it a suggestion of liberty and independence. These words and the things they suggest are linked closely together all through American history. In New York harbor since 1885 stands the Statue of Liberty to welcome comers from everywhere. This colossal bronze statue is the figure of a woman bearing a torch aloft in her hand as though to offer to travelers on the troubled sea of life a home in which they may enjoy liberty and inde- pendence. The statue was designed to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of American independence, was placed in position in 1885 and unveiled in 1886, a gift to America from France. The Statue of Liberty stands at the entrance to the greatest American seaport as a symbol of welcome. Back of the symbol of welcome is a nation of people grown to greatness based on virtues of liberty and independence. The most important events in American history have served to emphasize that these virtues are more important in the minds of the American people of the present and past. To be welcome is to be free or willingly permitted to do, to have, or to enjoy anything. To have liberty is to be free from external restraint or compulsion. To extend welcome, with its implication of liberty and independence, is to offer a thing cherished most by American people. The senior’s welcome at graduation is a symbol of that spirit of liberty and independence for which principle they join the ranks of a nation willing to give its last drop of blood to defend. It is a privilege to have been born into a nation of people emphasizing these virtues so important in the happiness of every individual. In 1775 the Continental Congress adopted the several articles of the now famous Declaration of Independence. This act took place in the State House in Philadelphia which became known as Independence Hall. The bell in the State House tower rang out this declaration and became known as the Liberty Bell. Upon that bell now are the following words, “Proclaim Liberty throughout the land, to all the inhabitants thereof.” The seniors of 39 at their graduation exercises could think of nothing more fitting than to ask that those present accept their expression of welcome as a symbol of their appreciation of the spirit of liberty, and the feeling of indepen- dence which characterize the land of the free and the home of the brave. Resume of welcome address given by Winnefred Rice, May 18, 1939, GREETINGS TO THE CLASS OF ’39 It is the wish of the School Board of the Ranchester High School that the future will hold for each one of the class all the success, happiness, prosperity, and satisfaction that this old world has to offer. It is also their wish that the background obtained during the years spent in the Ranchester High School will aid and guide them in their future problems. The School Board also wishes to extend greetings to all the other pupils in the high school and hope that in the near future they will be able to congratulate each and every one in the same manner as they now congratulate the Class of ’39. —The School Board. PATRONS, PARENTS, BOYS AND GIRLS OF THE RANCHESTER SCHOOL If education is to prepare for future life and happiness, then it is of universal importance that we submit all the knowledge, and experience available toward the development of characters that will be able to face the perplexing problems of tomorrow, with keen fore- sight, thoughtfulness, strong moral character, social stability, phys- ical well being, emotional and mental facilities capable of withstand- ing the load or burden placed upon them in the future. It has been with this intent in mind that we have carried on the extensive extra-curricular program that has given the pupils the opportunity to participate in radio programs over KWYO. athletics, publications, plays, etc., throughout the year. These opportunities were not available in the old school where the classroom was the theatre of education. So if we have been able to give our boys and girls a better oppor- tunity and chance in the practical experiences of life, we feel that we have accomplished a great deal. —U. J. Korhonen, Superintendent. � «cunas C . t. . exa.v £'ir ru arvcjo. V_onro_ Ao � a.Ci w t- .AjCUiW ADMINISTRATION THE BOARD OF EDUCATION H. J. Paustian________________________ E. C. Schreibeis_______________________ J. P. McDonald_________________________ THE FACULTY U. J. Korhonen ________________________ Mrs. Lora Berry C. E. Alexander________________________ Prudence Switzer Josephine Adamy________________________ Mrs. Hazel Saltmarsh ____________ Director Treasurer ____Clerk __ Superintendent _____H. S. Teacher H. S. Teacher Grade Teacher Grade Teacher Early Creek School THE TEACHER For half a century, and more, The feet of boys forever wore A pathway to the teacher’s door. For fifty years he took his stand, A Latin grammar in his hand, And taught the children of the land. A general, a great divine, Yea, men whose names with luster shine, Learned Latin at that simple shrine. For often here the great began To dream, to wish, to hope, to plan; Today was bom tomorrow’s man. And so the teacher grew to gray; And fifty years have passed away When someone happens on a day To pause before the teacher’s door, The threshold that the children wore A half a century or more, And asks, as that good man appears, “Are you not weary, tired to tears, Of teaching Latin all the years?” A simple answer he employs To tell a teacher’s holy joys: “I don’t teach Latin—I teach boys.” God bless the teacher w ho can look Above, beyond, the open book, The one who teaching undertook Not merely for the Latin’s sake But for the hope chance to make Tomorrow’s man, a soul to wake; Who nothing wearies, naught annoys, Who gladly all his life employs, Not teaching Latin—teaching boys. —Douglas Malloch. Page 13 “PIONEERS OF 1939” There is a recognized law of nature that there is no such thing as standing still, either there is a movement forward or a falling backward. At this time of the school year we have a great army of young people moving out from the shelter of our public schools into a larger field of education. This may be some college or university, or, as our elders have termed it, “the school of hard knocks.” It is natural for school boys and girls to want to go forward as life gives them the command to march on. Promotion time is always a happy occasion and graduation brings reward for honest effort. “March On!” is a sort of unspoken motto for every red-blooded young person. They are on the march and naturally do not want to retreat unless it is to get a better start or to correct some mistake that will otherwise be a hindrance. The same thing is true in all walks of life. No man wants to have his business slumping or falling off. Growth and increase is ever the goal of his ambition. People are not all alike. Some are more determined, some more aggressive, some more capable, and some better equipped with training or financial backing. Determination plays a prominent part in the success of any individual, the determination to keep on going even when the way seems almost impossible. Adelina Patti, the singer, was a child of poverty yet she determined to be a singer and in spite of all sorts of discouragement placed her name among the highest of world musicians. Patti had a natural gift but if she had lacked determination she would have been only an ordinary musician. Robert E. Peary was just an ordinary school boy in Pennsylvania but he set himself to certain tasks of engineering. Step by step he worked upward to a position that would have satisfied most men. But Robert Peary was not easily satisfied. He wanted to do something outstanding for civilization. Again and again he made a long trek into the cold Arctic regions and in 1909 he was able to announce that he had located the North Pole. Peary was a determined man and he wrote that, “even Polar ice would melt by the heat of effort.” Eugene O’Neill is a modem writer who kept on the march in spite of many difficulties. Broken health sent him to a tuberculosis sanitarium in 1912. After six months he was released, his case marked “arrested and uninteresting.” But O’Neill was not bested. He set about building up his health and finding his place as a writer of plays. He was misunderstood by his relatives, his plays were considered crazy and publishers returned them unpublished but he kept working and striving and finally reaped reward for his efforts. Three of his plays have received the Pulitzer Prize. “Beyond the Horizon,” 1920, “Anna Christie,” in 1922, and “Strange Interlude,” in 1928. Graduates of today are looking into the future. What their own horizons may be no one can tell. This much is known from the study of history and biography—their success depends upon their determination to keep on the march regardless of conditions or circumstances. You will remember many of the brilliant quotations of the late Will Rogers. In one of his syndicated letters from Alaska just before his unfortunate last flight he said, “Now out to visit Matanuska Valley where they sent those 1935 model Pioneers.” Schools all over our fair land are sending out 1939 model pioneers at this time. Boys and girls are going out into, what is for them, a great unknown. Times are not easy for graduates. The professions seem crowded, industries say they have no places for them. Some can go on and take further studies and that will put off pioneering a few years longer but sooner or later they must all face hard facts and world issues as we take our places in a competitive world. What of that future? Resume of Class President’s address, given by Wilbur Jester, May 18, 1939. SENIORS Motto—“A Winner Never Quits and a Quitter Never Wins.” Colors—Blue and White Flower—White Carnation CLASS ROLL President____________________________Wilbur Jester—“Bubba” Vice President______________________Arthur Schilling—“Art” Secretary Edythe Ann Kuzma—“Tango” Treasurer____________________________Lawrence Hood—“Larry” Student Council_________________________Bob Rawlings—“Bob” Winnefred Rice—“Winnie” THE THRESHOLD Over the threshold they come and go, The kin we love and the friends we know; And we gaily laugh as they leave the door, For we never know they will come no more Over the threshold loved of yore. Over the threshold—but as they pass, Age and infant and youth and lass, And whether they walk with sob or song, Whether with feeble step or strong, They leave a mark that shall last for long. Over the threshold! 0 sculptor, you Wonderful, beautiful things may do; But none shall fashion and none shall own A thing as beautiful as the stone Carved by the footseps we have known. —Douglas Malloch. SSTO WB 9 _tixAV“e«vc-e_ Woo A_ Luni‘ An e$ r«A. ac-0_ iiWit_ SENIOR CLASS Of the six brilliant-looking Seniors who receive their diplomas this spring, only three originally were initiated into the Ranchester High School; Art, Bob, and Wilbur. In the same class were Carl Kukuchka, Lillian Lutz and Fay Coast. Later Carl dropped out but with the second semester came two new pupils, Bud Brooks and Edythe Ann Kuzma. These freshies were as ignorant and innocent (???) as their class colors, green and white, suggested. After a merry freshman year, their sophomore year brought back Bob, Edythe Ann, Wilbur, Bud, Fay, and also Molly Harris. The sophomores led a quiet life and the next summer Fay was Mrs. Schilling. As juniors the class members were Bob, Edythe Ann, Art, Wilbur, Molly and her twin, Elmo. In the fall of ’38 four of the juniors returned as seniors to Ran- chester High School. Lawrence Hood also entered school here, and later Winnefred Rice joined the class. The members of the graduat- ing class are: Wilbur Jester, Edythe Ann Kuzma, Winnefred Rice, Bob Rawlings, Arthur Schilling, and Lawrence Hood. The seniors planned a different type of commencement this year: each senior participated, whereas before only the valedictorian and president of the class participated. On other pages in the annual a resume of each talk is given. Through all their four years of high school the class of ’39 had a very enjoyable time—thanks to the “chummy” teachers and class- mates with whom they’ve worked. BE THE BEST OF WHATEVER YOU ARE If you can’t be a pine on the top of the hill. Be a scrub in the 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 high-way 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 high-way then just be a trail If you can’t be the sun, be a star; It isn’t by size that you win or fail Be the best of whatever you are. —By John B. Wells. Page 19 “PROGRESS IS BY SHORT STEPS” From history we have the story that Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, discovered accidentally the principle which led to the telephone. Before the discovery was made, it is said, Bell had not thought of the idea of a telephone. He was in love with a girl who was hard of hearing and he was trying to work out a device to improve her hearing. The discovery of the tele- phone principle was a step in a new direction. It led his interest into a channel never before thought of. Step by step he proceeded to work on his telephone, to improve it and extend its usefulness. As Alexander Graham Bell passed the mark in his life which would cor- respond to where the members of the Class of 1939 are today, most likely not one could have forecasted that he was a man who would one day think of some- thing which would grow to be one of the great enterprises of the world. In another part of the world, doing a different kind of work under differ- ent circumstances, an unintentional act in the early life of Louis Pasteur turned out to be a sidestep into a new channel of thought which led to his greatest success and marked him as one of the greatest benefactors of man. From historical record it appears that chickens were dying with cholera in the neighborhood where Pasteur lived. He had been much concerned over this disease in the chickens and had discovered a germ which he thought to be caus- ing it. To determine whether or not the germ really was the cause of the disease he cultivated more of the germs in his laboratory, inoculated other chickens as an experiment and repeated the procedure many times while studying the germs. He went to his laboratory one day to inoculate a new group of chickens. Intending to take tubes of freshly grown germs he took by mistake tubes that were old and in which the germs had died or become weakened by age. The chickens he inoculated with these dead or weakened germs developed very mild illness similar to cholera but none died. Pasteur discovered his mistake and counted the experiment as an error. A few weeks later, still experimenting with the same disease, the scientist came back to this same group of chickens and re-inoculated them with the germs but this time he made sure the germs were out of fresh tubes and were alive and strong. He then prepared to study the disease as the chickens came down with it. To his surprise and dismay not a single chicken became ill with the deadly disease. By a recheck of the tubes used he was sure the germs used were alive and strong. It then occurred to him that this was the same group of chickens which he had previously by careless mistake inoculated with germs which were old and weak or dead. He wondered if that could have anything to do with the fact that none of them became seriously ill when later they were inoculated with germs which were alive and strong. Then came to him as a result of this mistake the idea destined to mark him as one of the great bene- factors of man. Then came to him the idea that maybe inoculation with the dead germs would cause a chicken to develop resistance against an attack of the disease when exposed to live germs. He tried it and found it to be true. He tried the same idea with other germs and other animals and found again that it worked. Step by step he proceeded from the known to the unknown other workers taking up his idea also and working with it, all alike finding that it really worked. Out of this work came the modern method of preventing diph- theria so well known to every school child today. As one hears of the doctor giving these magic treatments he again is puzzled just as he is about the telephone. Almost every day one is puzzled perplexed, confounded, confused, awed, amazed or mystified as he looks upon some modern mechanical device, electrical appliance, or scientific procedure which is common today but which has come to us out of years or centuries of step-by step scientific progress At first the thing appears to be something entirely impossible to understand. A light bulb, a radio bulb, a telephone receiver an electric dynamo and other such by hundreds or thousands are all about us taken for granted for service they render but each apparently incomprehensible to Somewhere m the endless line of this march of progress the high school graduates are going to step in Theirs will be to proceed step-by-step into the great unknown just as others have done before them. Theirs will be to watch as they work for new possibilities and to investigate to their satisfaction The number of new possibilities has been multiplied by new problems which come from new living conditions. v Resume of 1939 Class Prophecy given by Arthur Schilling, May 18, 1939. CLASS OF ’39 I am no Homer To write an Iliad But I can write poetry With hopes it’ll be read. So I will open the bag And let out the cat About the R. H. S. Class of ’39 And every this and that. Here we have a handsome boy As Bob he is better known He gets into all the mischief But is never alone. Then there is Wilbur Who wants to be a surgeon But I think he oughta be Another McCarthy for Bergen. Let me present “Winnie” Pretty gray-eyed blonde Sorry fellahs, you’re outa luck She’s in the marriage bond. Here we have another chump Whose name is “Art” He is usually the victim Of Cupid and his golden dart. And last but not least is Blonde little Lawrence Also Ranchester High’s Very sleepy ’ornery Prince. And here is yours truly An ardent C C C fan None other than--------- Brown-eyed Edythe Ann. Page 21 “COULD IT HAPPEN HERE?” At this time in the history of our county it behooves us to review its settlement and consider its future. There are still a few here who can remember the pioneer days, the weary struggle across the prairies and the mountains, as told to them by their parents who experienced the terrible hardships. They suffered that we might enjoy, they struggled that life might be easier and more pleasant for us. Let us take stock of what they have bequeathed to us and examine our own conduct, realizing that we are but custodians of the wealth that they have left us. That wealth, in its manifold forms, we must pass on, unimpaired and increased, to those who are to follow us. When we look east or west across the oceans that so mercifully separate America from older civilizations, the shudder of horror at what we see is tempered with a welling flood of thankfulness that there is at least three thousand miles of water between us and Europe or Asia. The dispatches in a recent newspaper illustrate this effectively. One day recently the bombing planes of three nations were in the air, bent on serious business. Those of Spain were on their way to bomb and machine-gun fleeing men, women, and children, those of Japan were seeking out defenseless Chinese civilians to murder them. But the largest plane of all carried the colors of the United States. It was winging its way three thousnad miles to the south, not to drop bombs on defenseless cities, not to machine-gun helpless women and fleeing children, but to carry medical sup- plies to the stricken cities of earthquake-wrecked Chilean provinces, to bring serums to injured people and to carry them out of the devastated areas to hospital beds. At the same time our President was calling upon the people of the United States to deny themselves some luxury and donate the money thus saved to relief work in Chile, not to buy another war bond or support another bombing Yet the civilization of Spain antedates the settlement of the United States. That of Rome, whose flyers are destroying human lives in Spain, as far ante- dates that of our country as that of China and Japan antedates Rome. Our population is composed of elements from Italy, from Spain and from Germany our people are essentially the same. Wherein lies this difference? It must be something that our ancestors created for us here, some priceless possession, the value of which we have not appreciated, its worth unknown to us, its very existence practically forgotten. Our ancestors left us an inheritance of tolerance, of freedom of thought of speech and of action, that is lacking in the older civilizations. We owe it to America to preserve that gift inviolate, even against ourselves. They left us a spirit of self-reliance that has banished fear of other nations, they left us a love of independence that has kept us clear of foreign entanglements. We owe it to those generations which are to come after us to hand down those gifts as untarnished, as clear and dominant in the American spirit as they were when we received them. Yet those gifts are threatened, not from without but from within our nation We are urged to hate the Germans for their beastial treatment of racial minor- ities, when perhaps the majority of the German people are as horrified at such actions as we are. We may well refuse to support the German government by not buying the goods that government exports, we may boycott Japanese eoods because of atrocities in China—but we must not hate the German people or those of Japan. Instead we must feel sorry for them, sorry that they did not have the moral stamina to create a democratic form of government under which such crimes against humanity would be impossible. And we must guard against permitting our own government to fall into the hands of elements who would lead us to similar extremes. u,u i :'VianIyT„Re°pl t,hink impossible that any such government should ever rule the Lnited States, yet it was but a few years ago that there were race riots in our nation s eapitol! There are men and women in this country tJday who would like nothing better than to see a fascist or a communist form of government in the United States, with all that either of them entails- destruc- tion of freedom of speech and the press, conscription of men. money and materials in the name of the state, destruction of private capital and of labor union it the same time. When the people begin to believe ?hat the govertment can do things for them better than they can do them for themselves, thenThtfirst steo fakert 0 B 0 e’ tOWard “ dlctatorship' bc it communist or fascist, hw been (Continued on Page 42) “SCHOOLS OF YESTERDAY AND TODAY Many changes have taken place in our schools since the days of the Horn primer; Webster’s blue back speller, and McGuffey readers and Ray’s Third Part of Arithmetic. All, the best to be had in their day, passed with the old type school building. Within the log walls of the early schools, the 3-R’s made up the curriculum. Puncheon floors, backless benches, goose quill pens and the Biblical rod were all a part of the colonial school equipment. The itinerant pedagogue whose chief qualifications were in the 3-R’s and the ability to wield the birch rod served to enlighten the people who were busily engaged in fighting Indians, clearing land, building houses and rearing large families. Times were hard. Men were stern and cared little about education except as it served in the interpretation of theological doctrines or disputes in common law. Frills were for the leisure class of which the New World was almost barren. As time marched on men had more wealth and a greater need for educa- tion. School buildings were improved, school equipment was not only more comfortable, but seats more bearable. Floors that were airtight and smooth took the place of the old puncheon floors. Heat came from an iron stove instead of the huge fireplaces. Steel pens replaced the quills. Teachers were required to have certificates. Education was a little less painful for the mischievous urchin who now had a schoolhouse of frame, brick or stone instead of logs. Now the school buildings are properly constructed, evenly heated and ventilated. Modem schools provide free training for several hundred children varying in age from 6 to 20 years. Teachers with college and university degrees now guide and direct the learning. The 3-R’s have expanded into a diversified curriculum with the idea of making school and learning synonymous with play and happiness as well as preparation for earning a living. The rod has been cast aside long ago. Fear of the teacher has been replaced by the love, faith, and the cooperation of parents, teachers, and children. All are happy and enjoy working and playing together. Yes, playing together, for we now recognize that fact that “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Physical develop- ment has become quite important. This is secured through exercise on play- grounds or in a well ventilated gymnasium. Competitive games of an intra- mural nature are encouraged more than contests between schools. Fun, thrills, and school spirit serve as sauce for the often dull facts—history. grammar, math- ematics, etc., while the school bus adds more pleasure because large groups of students can go to ball games, plays, or on tours of an educational nature. To live completely is the aim of modem education. So interested have all become in trying to equip the modem youth for life that local communities, counties, states and the National Government have taxed themselves to make it possible for even the most isolated farm lad or lass to secure training that compares favorably with that of their city cousins. During the recent period of depression our schools have not been forgotten. Many districts have taken the opportunity for securing PWA money to build a new school house or remodel the old. To prevent boys from loafing or idling their time away and perhaps becoming vagabonds or criminals, the government established CCC camps for nearly a quarter million boys. Employment is pro- vided, if possible, for those discharged. Obedience, usefulness, and respect for law and order are instilled. There are many organizations outside the public school that do all they can to provide food clothing, shelter and education for those less fortunate than the great mass of the American people. The National Youth Administration has and now is making it possible for young men and women to work their way through high school and college. With such a background as this, it behooves all to use their time wisely; rS6 ?dvantagf.of the opportunities; to be eternally grateful for the flae that floats over this country, and for this great democratic nation. All should do their very best to be worthy citizens in the greatest nation on earth. It is the greatest because of its schools, which were founded and maintained from the colonial days until now. Hold high the torch of learning so those who follow may have just cause for praising the work being done now. Resume of 1939 Class History as given by Bob Rawlings. May 18, 1939. THE JUNIOR CLASS Motto—Live, Love, and Learn Colors—Blue and Silver Flower—Sweet Pea CLASS ROLL Norma Faye Schilling—“Faye” Bonita Berry—“Bonnie”------- Carrie Lee Jester—“Kelly”--- Fred Hauf—“Freddie”--------- Alice Jean Black—“Rusty” Helen Ruth Johnston—“Doolu” Helen Irene Cable—“?” Nellie Strait—“Nell” Pearl Newlon—“Tootie” ______________________President ________________Vice President __________Secretary-Treasurer ________________Student Council Opal Newlon—“Sis” Stella Fackenthal—“Babe” Dorothy Jean Doyle—“Bette” Robert Grahaih—“Bob” “If wisdom’s ways you’d wisely seek, Five things observe with care: Of whom you speak, to whom you speak. And How, and When, and Where.” ‘‘HEIRS OF HOPE AND LABOR” I have the pleasure to appear before you to present the Class Will for the Senior Class of 193i). Believing that we as a class have little of real or sen- timental value which could possibly be transferred to anyone or any group I choose to address you upon the subject of what fate has bequeathed to us on this day of our graduation from Ranchester High School. We feel that this occasion marks a very important milestone in our lives, and we are glad that you have viewed it in the same manner. It is good to know that you, our friends, are with us to congratulate us upon our past achieve- ments and wish us well as we venture forth into the world of realities where we will have to shift for ourselves, often without a cheering word or a helping hand. W'e know as you sit here before us that if you have an imaginative turn of mind that you are wondering which of us will be merchants, artists, aviators, preachers, lawyers, doctors, millionaires, railroad magnates or President of this great country of ours. You are so kind hearted and love us so much that you cannot think of us doing what we term ordinary work like that of the plumber, the farmer, the street cleaner, the fireman, or the ditch digger. Please do not misunderstand me, for I do not wish to cast any reflections upon the latter group of workers. It is only the placing of false values upon life and its work that makes us think one job better or more essential than the other. Each is so very necessary in its place that it takes the work of all to weave the fabric from which living and human happiness come. Those of you who are slightly pessimistic may wonder what we can do in a society that lets its aged and once self-respecting citizens live upon the dole, or the charity of friends and relatives. We, the young men and women of today, who are fired with as much enthusiasm and ambition as you were a few years ago, feel as if we had been rushed to the banks of a river or the brink of a yawn- ing chasm without knowing whether it will all end there or whether some guardian angel will swoop down from unknown heights and carry us over and beyond the slough of despondence. Now, that sounds as if I were of this pessimistic group. Perhaps I am for the moment. Let us set forth a few facts and face them squarely. My classmates and I have been given a better education than most of you had at our age, for which we are sincerely grateful. Nevertheless we are young, ambi- tious and hopeful in regard to what life has in store for us. We are anxious to try our wings or climb to heights sublime. On the other hand, we know some- thing of the great turmoil that exists in the world at present. For this reason we are sometimes doubtful of our opportunities, with Spain in ruins from civil war; China trampled underfoot by Japan; Czechoslovakia drawn and quartered, and each civilized nation working night and day to produce super-dreadnaughts! aircraft, machine guns, deadly gases, etc. For what purpose, may I ask you! Is it not to destroy that very life which seems to taste so sweet to us just as the cup is raised to our lips. Shall we drink deeply of the wine of life or shall we have our spirits broken, our bodies crushed and our souls blackened by the mighty Monarch of War? Will we have a chance to find a place in the sun with a home and loved ones about our firesides? Or shall we be placed in military ranks to kill and be killed for the sake of the insatiable ambition of a dictator who looks upon human beings as a means to gratify his desires for fame or glory? We have been taught to live and let live, to tolerate the opinions of others and respect their re lgious beliefs although they be far different from ours Chrisitians regard all men as brothers regardless of race or creed Yet there are those in the world today, a civilized world at that who are persecuting and harrassing a group of people who have always obeyed and honored the flag under which they lived, but have held to the faith of their fathers as tenaciously as any Christian martyr. This faith which has made them good citizens wher- ever found is now making them outcasts. Within our own land there is dissension and strife, not actual warfare where blood is shed, but soul-corrupting, harrowing struggles between rich and noor capital and labor; those on relief and those with fat jobs; those who prefer or through necessity suffer in silence rather than sacrifice pride or principal then we have the kidnappers and the kidnapped; the gangsters and the G-men- the law-breakers and those who obey and so on into infinity. Please do not be alarmed at my temporary pessimism, I have merely stated facts as they exist today. That does not mean that I feel that everything is (Continued on Page 42) THE JUNIORS—YEAR OF ’39 One and all, we’re feeling fine, this Junior class—year ’39. We certainly hope that one and all, will be back here again this fall. Now, Betty Doyle—a red-head tall, for her the young men quickly fall. But Helen Cable—sweet and shy, just seems to “cop” a fellow’s eye. Jeanne Black—whose hair is red, doesn’t care for boys—(at least ’tis said). Bonnie’s hair is black—not red, and at her heels, there’s always Fred. Nellie, Stella, Opal and Pearl, each one a level minded girl, Who doesn’t care about the “men,” (except for a wink or a smile now and then). Helen Ruth and Carrie Lee, are pretty girls—a sight to see And boys by thousands come for miles, to be rewarded by their smiles. Bob Graham too, the lady’s man, will wink and smile when ’ere he can. Faye, the writer of this poem, you’ll usually find her right at home— Cooking, scrubbing—all her life, she’s quite contented as a wife. There, you have our “sweet thirteen,” the happiest Juniors ever seen. And you can bet—we'll feel quite sporty—when we graduate in 1940. JUNIOR ACTIV ITIES The year of 1939 was a busy one for the Juniors of the Ranchester High School. More activities were carried out this year than any previous year. The Junior class was made up of thirteen students, and it must be said that the number thirteen proved lucky all year due to the fact that almost everything planned turned out to be a success. The first of the activities given by the Juniors this year was a Junior party given on September 28 for the Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors. The party began with a scavenger hunt (for dog hair, tin cans, etc.) but ended up quite happily in a dance with the high school orchestra playing. The Juniors assisted in the following school functions: 1. Serving lunch at a Republican Rally November 2. 2. A masquerade ball given October 31. 3. A Christmas pageant given December 21. 4. A play, “No Foolin’,” given December 1. On January 13, the Juniors sponsored a Junior Assembly, in which the whole high school took part. It was in the form of an “Amateur Hour” and was greatly enjoyed by all, even though some got the gong instead of the prize. In the Junior-Senior class play given on April 14, the Juniors were given a chance to show their skill in drama. April 20th was the date set for the Juniors’ “Old Time Dance.” This was given to raise money for the Junior-Senior banquet. The banquet, on May 13, was fully enjoyed by the Seniors, and turned out very satisfactorily. May 5th is the date set for the Junior-Senior prom. The money to put the prom over came from the returns on the Junior-Senior play. This wound up the year’s activities, although there were several things the Juniors participated in that were not mentioned, such as, some of the Juniors were on the basketball teams, therefore they attended all of the basketball games and the tournament. Many times candy sales and card parties were given, lunches were served, etc. All these things were attended by Juniors, and many times, all through the school year, Juniors were called upon to help with “this and that.” Nevertheless, the year was a happy one for everyone concerned. Page 29 HORSESHOES “Pitchin’ horseshoes as we be Has its own philosophy Same as life,” he says to me. “Not,” says I to him, “it’s own— Every horseshoe ever thrown Somethin’ like it I have known.” Then we started. He got one, And he says, “This sure is fun.” I says nothin’. Then I done Somethin’ that I seldom done Somethin’ that I seldom do— Ringer and a leaner, too. More I got the worse he threw, Worse he threw the more he swore. Game stood seventeen to four. Him? He couldn’t hit a door. But at last he had some luck— Throwin’ wild, the stake he struck; Shoe just wobbled, leaned and stuck. And you ought to hear him yell When I hit it and it fell, Givin’ him a ringer. Well, Just to make the story short, My luck got the other sort, And he says, “Ain’t this the sport?” Settin’ underneath a tree After he had walloped me, “Now, here’s my philosophy,” He remarked, “to never quit When your luck is off a bit, For you yet will conquer it.” “Maybe you are right,” I said, “But, it seems to me, instead It’s to shoot and keep your head. Luck will sometimes pull you through, Like it lately did for you. But, when luck goes up the flue, If you can keep your temper sweet You can stand it to be beat, You can swallow your defeat. “Some folks everything begin With a pray’r for strength to win. Well, that isn’t any sin, But, to keep away the blues, Here’s the pray’r that I would choose, ‘Give me strength, O Lord, to lose,.” —Douglas Malloch. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY September 6, 1938, five good-looking Freshmen entered the Soph- omore class. They were: Mary Hood, Kathryne Weber, Muriel Dierks, Anna Kukuchka, and Thomas Doyle. At the beginning of the year the following Sophomore class of- ficers were elected: President__________________________________Mary Hood Vice President__________________ Kathryne Weber Secretary-Treasurer Muriel Dierks Student Council__________________________Thomas Doyle This year the Sophomores took Biology, American Government and Vocations, English II, Geometry, and a few took Bookkeeping. The first class party of the fall semester was given by the Fresh- man and Sophomore classes. They entertained the high school with games and dancing, and lunch was served. The Sophomore is the only class in high school having full mem- bership in the “R” Club. Next year we hope to see all the Sophomores in the jolly Junior class. CLASS ROLL Mary Hood—“?” Muriel Dierks—“Murry” Kathryne Weber—“Katy” Anna Kukuchka—“Kook” Thomas Doyle—“Tommy” Class Colors: Black and Orange Class Flower: Tiger Lily Class Motto: “A bulldog grip” “Team work! It’s the steady pull of all together that wins.’ Page 33 HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR Sept. 6—School Opens. 8—Teacher Reception. 16— Freshman Initiation. 28— Juniors’ Party. Oct. 6-7—Teachers’ Institute (no school). 11— Fire Drill—11:15. 12— Freshman and Sophomore Party. 13— Farm Bureau Meeting. 20— Republican Rally—H. S. Served Lunch. 29— Masquerade Ball. 31—Hallowe’en Party—Sponsored by Student Council. Nov. 11—Armistice Day—No School. 18—Program for Ladies’ Bazaar. 24—Thanksgiving Vacation. Dec. 1—“No Foolin’ ”—High School Cast. 14— Buffalo vs. Rustlers. 17— Invitational B. B. Tournament at Clearmont. 21— Xmas Program. 22— Christmas Vacation—Jan. 3, End of Vacation. Jan. 4—Dayton vs. Rustlers. 11-12—Semester Examinations. 13— Junior Assembly. Big Horn vs. Ranchester. 18— Rozet vs. Rustlers. 20— Clearmont vs. Rustlers and Yellow Jackets. 24— Card Party Sponsored by the Association. 25— Fire Drill—1:30. 27—Kaycee vs. Rustlers. Feb. 3—Big Horn vs. Rustlers. 8—Dayton vs. Rustlers. 11—Kaycee vs. Rustlers. 14— Alumni Card Party. 17— Clearmont vs. Rustlers and Yellow Jackets. 21— Four One-act Plays. Mar. 9-10-11—Boys’ Tournament at Gillette. 3-4—Grade Tournament at Buffalo. 18— Girls’ Tournament at Big Horn. Apr. 1—Basketball Banquet given by Ladies’ Club. 3—Freshman-Sophomore Party. 14—Junior-Senior Class Play, “Spooky Tavern.” 20—Old Time Dance Sponsored by the Juniors—Farm Bureau Meeting. May 5—Junior-Senior Prom. 7—Mothers’ Day Program (tentative). 13— Junior-Senior Reception. 14— Baccalaureate Service ? 16- 17—State and Final Examinations. 17— Commencement Exercises. 19— Report Cards and Picnic. ------o------ Consider the postage stamp. Its success lies in the fact that it sticks on one thing until it gets there. FRESHMAN CLASS The sixth of September, 1938, five Freshmen entered Ranchester High School to continue their education. They were Barbara Anne Johnston, Chester Severance, Eva Kukuchka, Jack Kawulok, and Jack Hallowell. Later Allan Pitt entered the class but after remaining a few weeks he moved to Lander, Wyoming. On Friday of the second week of school the Seniors initiated the group by dressing them as babies and making them clean the school yard. On October 22, the Freshmen and Sophomores entertained the rest of the high school by giving a party at the old gymnasium. The freshmen were featured in a play, “We Go On the Air,” for the Ladies’ Aid Club, on November 18, and also took part in the Christmas program. On February 28, the Freshmen and Sophomores gave a play, “The Mad Breakfast.” We hope the luck and fun of the Freshman class is carried over into the Sophomore class next year and that they can remain here to see several other classes become initiated into the grand old Ran- chester High School. ROLL Barbara Ann Johnston—“Bobby” Chester Severance—“Chet” Eva Kukuchka—“Effa” Jack Kawulok—“Cole” Jack Keith Hallowell—“Keith” Colors—Green and White Flower—Carnation Motto—“Don’t Try Dying, Die Trying” -o- “Brains without education is like silver in the mine. WHY THE UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING 1. It is our University and a State Institution. 2. Scholastic standards recognized by other leading universities, colleges, etc. 3. The curriculum is flexible. 4. At present forty special programs are available to meet recog- nized vocational and cultural needs. 5. Your education, cheapest as far as cost is concerned, yet your opportunity for a good education is not hampered. STUDENT WELFARE OFFICE The student welfare office has been set up for students who are not financially able to attend the university without some sort of part time employment. STUDENT EMPLOYMENT The university cannot urge too strongly the desirability of com- ing prepared to meet the expenses or at least the most of them. Four years of college training and knowledge is set aside for life, and the student whose major energies must be diverted to the busi- ness of making a living usually does both jobs poorly. However, realizing the value of a higher education, the university does all in its power to aid those who otherwise could not receive such training. An employment service is maintained in the welfare office, under the co-ordinator of student welfare; a standing committee on student employment is very active. Campus work is organized into a limited number of part-time jobs so as to give some help to a number of students who have established their cases as needy and worthy before the Student Employment Committee. A few part-time and odd iobs are also available about the city. The better part-time jobs, how- ever, are usually arranged for by upperclass students before they leave for the summer, making it advisable for new students to come prepared to meet their own expenses for a quarter at least. Applica- tions for work cannot be acted upon until after the student reaches the university, as employers seldom accept workers until they have personally interviewed them. y Half the battle is getting on top, the rest is staying there. SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADES The first of this school year fifteen pupils enrolled in the seventh and eighth grades. In February Elfreda Bitters moved away. For the Christmas play we had “Another Wise Man.” The high school furnished the music, while we presented the acting. In February we presented a play called “The Initiation,” directed by Mrs. Berry. Marion Wondra, William Hauf, William Tschirgi, Bob Dierks, including Vincent Johnston, Ben Schreibeis, Martin Schilling, and Frank Kawulok, from the intermediate room, were on the basketball team. They participated in the basketball tournament at Buffalo. After Christmas the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades formed a Junior “R” Club. They have been following the State Course of Study and took the State Examinations on May 16 and 17th. CLASS ROLL Marion Wondra, President__________________________________Grade 7 George Kukuchka_______________________________________________7 Mike Kukuchka_________________________________________________7 Billy Tschirgi________________________________________________7 William Hauf, Reporter________________________________________7 Dorothy Schreibeis, Student Council___________________________7 Anna Louise Cable, Reporter___________________________________7 Jane Dierks, Secretary and Treasurer_________________________ 7 Ogle Newlon___________________________________________________8 Bob Dierks____________________________________________________8 La Vonne Sperl, Vice President________________________________8 Anna Kawulok__________________________________________________8 Nina Marie Johnston___________________________________________8 Class colors: Class flower: Class motto: Lavender and White Lilac B ? U R “He is best educated who is most useful.” Page 39 1938-1939 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES Mr. Korhonen Mrs. Berry Mr. Alexander 1. Biology English 7-8 Typing I 2. Geometry Study Hall Typing II 3. Arithmetic 7-8 English 11-12 American Government 4. Algebra Economics and Sociology Science 6-7-8 5. Office Social Studies 6-7-8 Shorthand 6. Office English 9-10 Bookkeeping 7. Remedial Remedial Publications 8. Extra Curricular Art—Music Publications PROPOSED COURSES TO BE OFFERED 1939-1940 (Subject to Change) Latin I 9-10-11 English 7-8 English 9-10 English Literature and Public Speaking 11-12 American History 11-12 World History 9-10 Typing I and II 11-12 General Mathematics 9-10 Requirements for graduation: Arithmetic 7-8 Science 7-8 Science 9-12 Bookkeeping II Social Studies 7-8 Publications Possible: Domestic Science Music and Art Athletics 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. Understanding is the common need of all. “COULD IT HAPPEN HERE? (Continued from Page 22) Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom but there are other costs, too. A paternalistic form of government seems easy. We need not worry about old age, the government will take care of us. We need not look very hard for a job, the government will feed us and give us a roof over our heads. The same government will tell us where we may live, where we may work and what wages we may receive. It will also tell us what we may believe and what we may say and more important what we may not say and believe. Instead they gave us a government in which the governed were the govern- ment, they jealously reserved to the people the right to say how they would be ?overned and by whom, they created and bequeathed to us as individualistic a orm of government as the world has ever had. It costs the individual some- thing to maintain that kind of government. We pay taxes, of course, but have reference to other, more intangible sources of support. In the first place it takes mental energy to maintain such a form of government. The individual must study governmental problems and proposals, he must think them out for himself, not merely take the word of some politician seeking office, or seeking to stay in office. He must be willing to give his time and effort to it. He must be willing to go to the polls and vote for it—and then accept the result. If it has gone against his principles then he must re-examine his own position and determine his first position wrong then he must admit it but if convinced that he was right then he must go forth and work all the harder for the right. He must cherish that spirit of self-reliance, of independence that brought his fore- fathers to these shores, depend upon himself and his own efforts rather than looking to a paternalistic government to take care of him. His mistakes he must remedy himself, and take the consequences that they bring to him. Re- membering that the people are best governed are those who are least governed, he must govern himself so that it will be less necessary for him to be governed by somebody else. America owes us nothing, it has given us freedom beyond the wildest dream of the people of any other nation, it has been the giver of a prosperity and a standard of living that have made us the envy of every family in Europe. We owe America the duty of preserving and perpetuating that freedom, of uphold- ing the principles for which our nation has stood for so many years. We owe it to our predecessors, most of all we owe it to those who are to follow us. Resume of 1939 Valedictory, given by Edythe Ann Kuzma. “HEIRS OF HOI� E AND LABOR ' (Continued from Page 28) wrong. Behind the darkest cloud the sun is still shining. Soon the blue of the sky will be all the brighter because the clouds will have vanished and good will confidence and faith will be restored. There are those in each nation who are just as interested in securing peace and happiness as we are. International congresses between leaders are all for the purpose of securing the greatest possible good through cooperation and the recognition of mutual rights. These agreements will be as good as the men are honorable and just. Within our own country there is far more peace than disorder. It is because the bad is the unusual and that it gets the headlines. News men have to earn a living so they make mountains out of mole hills, and thus keep the people in a state of fear and unrest. It is true that there are difficulties which often prove serious but agitation only makes matters worse. In spite of religious persecution in one country, hands of brotherly love have leached across the seas to offer havens of refuge for these unfortunate 2 es .wllC sePt ™ent'1 opposed to the dictator. Tyranny is not to be tolerated The righteous indignation of the great democratic masses will find a wav to bring about peace, prosperity, security and happiness for all. This is life as we approach its downway. We who graduate today are grateful to you. our parents and friends, for making a good public school educa- tion possible for us. Resume of 1939 Class Will given by Lawrence Hood. INTERMEDIATE ROOM The bell called us to work on September 6, 1938. We all acquainted ourselves for an hour or so, and hied us home. Since then we’ve been working!!! Grade six deserted the fold for half the day at forty-five minute intervals before and after lunch, and after last recess. The third grade joined the room for forty-five minutes of phonetics before lunch. Grade four and five with Miss Switzer were the intermediate regulars. Our room was so anxious to have a nice reputation that we be- came almost too formal. During the last six weeks the honor system was put to use. Everyone was sufficiently honorable and it succeeded. Regular work has had gratifying success. The “readin’, writin’, an’ ’rithm’tic” are as they should be. For social studies we looked over the habits of the people of other lands. Our health was intended to make us aware of the importance it has in daily living. For spelling—you should come to our Thursday spelling matches. Art classes yielded some dandy bulletin board displays. A late start in music make up a program for the Mothers’ Day tea. Extra-curricular activities were as follows: a Hallowe’en party, a Thanksgiving program, a part of the Christmas play, a Valentine party, visitors’ days on April 13 and 14, a skit preceding the Junior- Senior class play, some representatives for the Annual County Choir, a Mothers’ Day tea, and participation in a school picnic which con- cluded the Ranchester school year. Grade 4 Jerry Dierks Hilda Hauf Bert Johnston Dorothy Kawulok Helen Kawulok Eddie Kukuchka Gerald Schilling James Strait Bobby Weber CLASS ROLL Grade 5 Maxine Fox Jared Hallowell Ben Schreibeis Grade 6 Betty Jo Dierks Vincent Johnston Doris Kawulok Frank Kawulok Dallas Newlon Martin Schilling Ileene Weber Maxine Weber Joyce Ralph Tommy Ralph “If you have knowledge, let others light their candles by it.” Page 45 THE PRIMARY ROOM Last fall twenty-six boys and girls entered the primary room, each with fresh enthusiasm to challenge any situation or opportunity given to him in his early school environment. The subject that was stressed and of first importance was read- ing. Every child loves to read because it helps to build his imagina- tion, teaches him the value of living with other people and develops in him a greater understanding of animals. He learns about new people, countries, and climates which widens his experiences and his vocabulary. Manuscript writing was started in the first grade this year. It is an important factor in helping the beginner in his reading activities. The other subjects taught were music, art, social studies, arith- metic, health, literature, oral composition, written composition, phonetics, and spelling. The extra-curricular activities that took place during the year were a Hallowe’en party, a Thanksgiving tea, a Christmas party, a Christmas program, a Valentine party, an Easter egg hunt, visitors’ week, a mothers’ day tea and the annual school picnic. PRIMARY ROOM ROLL First Grade: Second Grade: Julia Mae Cable Walter Raymond Kawulok Betty Jean Weber Roberta Lee Goodill Arnold Tschirgi Frank Kukuchka La Von Newlon Terry Conley Catherine Anna Fiedor Robert Hauf Anton Kawulok Helen Marie Kukuchka Kathleen Sperl Third Grade Don Johnson Raymond Johnston William Kukuchka Patricia McDonald Patty Newlon Ruth Schreibeis Raymond Weber o “Friends are the most worth while things in life.” YOU NAME IT I cannot write a “teency” song Of any use or merit— ’Cause my mind just floats along And I can’t get in the “spirit.” ’Tain’t no use of tryin’ ’Cause I know no note or tune And if I keep on mopin’ and sighin’ I’ll hit the hay mighty soon. This poem will be my downfall Even tho’ my “Webster” is newr I’ve murdered grammar, book ’n all Before I’m half way through. Sure’ I’m for old R. H. S. Its purple and gold, so royal I’m ’spose to w’rite a song, I guess To show that I’m loyal! I’d rather take an acre and hoe it Or grab some art and paint For how can I be a poet— When I really ain’t??? —Edythe Ann Kuzma. SPRING FEVER When “Kids” begin to sigh and groan— And sneak away from school and home, With fishing poles—toward the river— That’s SPRING FEVER. When everyone is mean and “crabby”— When muscles twitch, and clothes grow shabby. When winter woolens feel so “scratchy” That’s SPRING FEVER. When school begins to be a bore— When sunny days are now in store— When birds and butterflies start to soar— That’s SPRING FEVER. When mom begins to brush and clean— When pop begins to fret and steam— About his drill, and plow machine— That’s SPRING FEVER. When birds begin to make a home— When rippling streams begin to foam— And I begin to write a poem— That’s SPRING FEVER. —Faye Schilling. PEP SONG They might not look so snazzy Or be sorta short and small But when our boys get on the floor Just watch those big guys fall. They don’t care for size nor speed Nor anything like pep ’Cause when it comes to fight and all Our boys have got the rep. They mow them down just like weeds They never know defeat, For when our boys play basketball They simply can’t be beat. —Carrie Lee Jester. EARLY CREEK SCHOOL Mrs. Hazel Saltmarsh, Teacher On the first Tuesday in September last fall a tan car rolled up to the door of the little white frame building that served as a source of education to the children living in the Early Creek and Slater Creek sections. Hazel Saltmarsh of Dayton was the new teacher’s name. She had eight pupils enrolled in her small school. After the teacher and pupils became better acquainted they had many merry times together intermingled with hard concentration on their lessons. The present enrollment maintains the following pupils: Lois Boyko-------------------------------Grade 1 John Mates-----------------------------------2 Roy Jones------------------------------------2 Frank Mates----------------------------------3 Frances Boyko--------------------------------4 Albena Rosawadovski--------------------------6 George Boyko---------------------------------7 Evelyn Oelschlager--------------------------10 Evelyn is permitted to take high school work supervised by Ran- chester High School. “Knowledge is the key that unlocks the door of opportunity.” Page 49 e YEAR AFTER YEAR MONARCH and HOTCHKISS COALS ARE YOUR MOST SATISFACTORY FUEL PRODUCED BY THE SHERIDAN-WYOMING COAL COMPANY and the HOTCHKISS COAL COMPANY “We must always seek to create events, not merely to suffer them.”—Marshal Foch BOYS’ BASKETBALL The Rustlers opened their 1939 season with five veterans from last year’s squad and three new members. The veterans were Bob Rawlings, Wilbur Jester, Art Schilling, Fred Hauf, and Thomas Doyle. The new members being Jack Hallowell, Chester Severance, and Rob- ert Graham. The manager this year was Larry Hood. The Rustlers’ squad lacked size and material in comparison with their opponents (this is not an alibi), who were much taller and greater in number than our boys. Although handicapped, they al- ways managed to outplay their opponents in the second half, which is borne out by the record of games played. The first tussle was with Buffalo who had an easy time subduing their less competent opponents. But they gained two hard earned wins to place them in the finals at the invitational Class B tournament held at Clearmont December 17, and lost to Arvada in the finals, and thus we received a trophy for second place. In the regular conference games, Ranchester lost to Big Horn 1, Dayton 1, Clearmont 1. Buffalo 1, and Kaycee 2; they won from Big Horn 1, Dayton 1, Clearmont 1, and Rozet 1. In the district tournament held at Gillette March 9,10, 11, Kaycee took the measure over the Rustlers by the tune of 30 to 20. In the second game Hulett beat Ranchester 36 to 23. This disqualified the team from further competition except for having a good time. GIRLS’ SPORT NEWS The girls reported to basketball practice at the beginning of this school year with 5 players from last year’s team forming a nucleus and with four new players. The five regulars were Kathryn Weber, Bette Doyle, Carrie Lee Jester, Helen Ruth Johnston, and Muriel Dierks. The four new players were Winnefred Rice, Bonny Berry, Faye Schilling, and Barbara Ann Johnston. The team’s record for this year is: won 10, and lost 0. Record for past two years: won 22 out of 23 games. All the girls will probably be back next year with the exception of Winnefred Rice, who will graduate this year. After having a successful season, the Yellow Jackets entered the girls’ tournament at Big Horn. They won first place and a pretty gold trophy by defeating Dayton, Sheridan and Upton. o “He who can take advice is sometimes superior to him who gives it.”—Von Kneubel. +• i———i — —— .■ ■■ — —■ — ■■ - + CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’39 MOBILGAS FOUNTAIN - LUNCHES SCOTT SNIVELY RANCHESTER SERVICE STATION Scott Snively’s Bar RANCHESTER, WYOMING Compliments CONGRATULATIONS Ben Ralph’s Garage to the CLASS OF ’39 ELECTRIC WELDING AUTO REPAIRING SCHAEFFER LAUREL LEAF GAS GIFT and NEWS RING FREE MOTOR OIL RANCHESTER. WYOMING SHERIDAN WYOMING PURITY BREAD CO. A. W. BLACK WHOLESALE BAKERY Company Home of Sunshine and Cleanliness Ranchester, Wyoming Choice Meats and Groceries Phone 4929 824 N. 27th St. HOME OF QUALITY FOODS BILLINGS, MONTANA AT POPULAR PRICES ------ - - ■� “There’s plenty of room at the top because there’s such a crowd at the bottom. +' — — H SEASON’S STANDING OF YELLOW JACKETS Clearmont ----------------------- 4 Dayton __________________________ 4 Dayton __________________________ 9 Clearmont _______________________ 3 Clearmont _______________________12 Big Horn_________________________20 Big Horn ________________________10 yDayton _________________________ 6 ySheridan All Stars-_ 9 yUpton __________________________17 94 Yellow Jackets______________________49 Yellow Jackets-__ __________________41 Yellow Jackets______________________46 Yellow Jackets______________________44 Yellow Jackets______________________26 Yellow Jackets______________________43 Yellow Jackets______________________39 Yellow Jackets______________________66 Yellow Jackets______________________62 Yellow Jackets______________________35 441 Won 10, Lost 0, Percentage 1.000 SEASON’S STANDING OF RUSTLERS Buffalo xBig Horn . xDayton xArvada Sheridan Dayton _ Big Horn - - Rozet 25 21 22 37 64 12 21 0 Rustlers... _ - Rustlers Rustlers __ Rustlers Rustlers. Rustlers- Rustlers Rustlers 5 26 24 20 18 — 24 11 2 Clearmont 19 Rustlers -- 27 Kaycee 23 Rustlers 18 Big Horn 12 Rustlers _ _ _ 22 Dayton . 12 Rustlers 7 Kaycee . . . 16 Rustlers- 12 Clearmont _ 21 Rustlers 19 zKaycee 30 Rustlers 20 zHulett _. 36 Rustlers 371 Won 6, Lost 10, Percentage .375 23 278 SEASON’S STANDING OF JUNIOR BASKETBALL BOYS Dayton 14 Ranchester 3 Big Horn 20 Ranchester 1 Big Horn _ . 39 Ranchester 4 Monarch 16 Ranchester - 9 tUpton 36 Ranchester _ _ 5 tMonarch . 21 Ranchester 17 y Denotes games played in the Big Horn Tournament x Denotes games played in the Clearmont Invitational Tournament z Denotes games played in the Gillette Tournament t Denotes games played in the Buffalo Tournament We congratulate the 1939 graduating class and hope their Ranchester schooling will be their first step to success and happiness V. C. JOHNSTON LUMBER COMPANY for BETTER SCHOOLS AND HOMES RANCHESTER STATE BANK RANCHESTER, WYOMING 'YOUR HOME BANK” Federal Deposit Insurance “You cannot push anyone up a ladder unless he is willing to climb a little himself.”—Andrew Carnegie SCHOOL HONOR ROLL 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’s and a girl’s name 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 three years are: 1937 Anne Kuzma Paul Paustian 1938 Charlotte Johnston Evan Dierks 1939 Edythe Ann Kuzma Wilbur Jester o “The only safe way to destroy your enemy is to make him your friend.” Page 59 +———— —-— —— ■ .. - • THE Dependable Quality FIRST NATIONAL at BANK Reasonable Prices of SHERIDAN, WYOMING STEVENS, FRYBERGER CO., Capital ----- $100,000 Surplus 100,000 Inc. Oldest Bank in Sheridan County THE NEW YORK STORE Member WYOMING’S LARGEST DEPARTMENT STORE Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Sheridan, Wyoming We have a line of Nationally Advertised Merchandise . . . THE LARGEST NEWSPAPER at Advertised Prices IN NORTHERN WYOMING WEAR-EVER ALUMINUM LIFETIME STAINLESS WARE FIESTA POTTERY The PYREX WARE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS SHERIDAN PRESS PAINTS The Sheridan Commercial THREE YEARS OLDER THAN Company THE STATE OF WYOMING Broadway at Alger SHERIDAN WYOMING • “The best way to kill time is to work it to death.” — — ■■ R. H. S. ALUMNI 1926 Louise (Rhode) Pryde, Riverton Dorothy (Currie) McLean, Corvallis, Oregon Andrew Hassey, Sheridan 1927 Vieva (Paulus) Jeffers, Dayton Cecil Paulus, Ranchester Gerald Osgard, Wheatland Ben Underwood, Great Falls, Mont. Clifford Reed, Hudson Vera (Snow) Jensik, Cheyenne Winfield Jeffers, Lodge Grass, Mont. 1928 Dorothea (Paustian) Brockschmidt, Ballentine, Mont. Esther (Currie) Leitner, Casper Jay Mattox, Parkman Adrien (Holmes) Daniels, Dayton Mabel (Walker) Harrington, Sheridan 1929 Sarah (Schilreff) Hert, Manhattan, Mont. Dana Osgard, Torrington Ida (Barker) McLean, Sheridan Leo Sikora, Sheridan 1930 John Black, Ranchester Ruth (Rhode) Sinn, Denver, Colo. Virginia (Grayson) Bochlett, Ran- chester Aubrey Grayson, Oregon Joe Washut, Buffalo Rosie Washut, Buffalo Margery Young, British Columbia 1931 Hazel (Rawlings) Black, Ranchester Chris Paustian, Wyola, Mont. Marty Osgard, Laramie (Uni.) 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, Ranchester Margaret Melby, Ranchester Ray Osgard, Ranchester Iva Sonners, Sheridan 1934 Robert Rhode, Cheyenne Florence Gorball, Laramie 1935 Byron Rawlings, Sheridan Charles Smith, Ranchester Thelma (Paustian) Allen, Basin, Mont. William Schilling, Ranchester Rudy Schilling, Ranchester Leah Sherman, Dayton Burrell Grayson, Oregon 1936 Lila (Lindsey) Smith, Dayton Clara Cobb, Dayton Grace Hassey, Dayton Bohumir Benes, Dayton Harold Cole, California Eddie Leis, U. S. Navy Charles Stueve, Sheridan Helen Fitzpatrick, Dayton Carol Reed, Walla Walla, Wash. ‘ 1937 Anne Kuzma, I aramie (Uni.) Paul Paustian, Laramie (Uni.) Henry Dierks, Laramie (Uni.) Flora (Strait) Court, Appleton, Wis. Leonard Schilling, Ranchester Roma (Stephenson) Leis, Yamhill, Oregon 1938 Evan Dierks, Ranchester Lois Paustian, Laramie (Uni.) Charlotte Johnston, Chicago, 111. Gladys (Masters) Fly, Los Angeles, Calif. Elenora Schilling, Ranchester 1939 Edythe Kuzma, Ranchester W innefred Rice, Ranchester Wilbur Jester, Ranchester Robert Rawlings, Ranchester Arthur Schilling, Ranchester Lawrence Hood, Parkman ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Alumni Association has been very active again this past school year and accomplished quite a good deal along the lines of the aims of the association. The aims are as follows: 1. To create good will, a friendly feeling and a spirit of coopera- tion 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 graduation 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 second annual alumni banquet was held June 11, 1938, in the old gym with the Ranchester Ladies’ Club serving. At this time the following officers were elected: Cecil Paulus, ’27, President; Chris Paustian, ’31, Vice President; Hazel Rawlings Black, ’31, and Roma Lies, ’37, Treasurer. At this meeting the officers held a meeting and agreed that Lois Paustian was the only graduate of the past year who would be en- titled to the scholarship to be given this year. The fifty dollar schol- arship was accordingly sent to her at Laramie where she was attend- ing the University. A “Josh” Christmas tree and party was held at the school build- ing December 20th, when quite a number of the association were pres- ent and enjoyed the good time. Mr. U. J. Korhonen, Superintendent of the Ranchester School, made a suggestion (that of a much needed trophy case) for a remem- brance and as a result the association set aside an amount for this purpose and appointed a committee to see about it. In due time the case was purchased and placed in the upper hall of the school build- ing. With the addition of the two trophies won this year the case does much to enhance their beauty. Several card parties were held to provide necessary funds for the coming year. Plans are in progress for the banquet to be held this year on June 10. 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. Page 63 i Jersey Creamery Manufacturers of FINE CREAMERY BUTTER and ICE CREAM SHERIDAN WYOMING Sawyer Stores, Inc. Cash With Order Merchants Every Hour Every Day In Every Way Sawyer Saves You Money All Roads Lead to Your SAWYER STORE GENERAL MERCHANDISE For Better Trained Operators FORD V-8 Enroll at the IF IT’S NOT A V-8 Sheridan IT’S OUT-OF-DATE Beauty College —Ask For Demonstration— Harry Robertson, Prop. Scales Motor Company 32 N. Main Sheridan, Wyoming Sheridan Wyoming Compliments of GEORGE ANDEREGG PLUMBING SHERIDAN, WYOMING SPICE Bob?? (never mind who), “I suppose you’ve had a lot of chumps dancing on your feet tonite?” Jean, “No, you’re the first one.” Leonard. “My dear, you promised to obey me. Do you do it?” Faye, “Darling, you promised me all of your worldly goods. Do I get them?” Winnie, “Do you really love me?” Earl, “You ought to know I do.” Winnie, “How much?” Earl, “Here’s my check book—look at the stubs.” Mr. Korhonen (buying a new car), “Now that you have shown me that this new car will do better than 80 miles an hour, will such a car last?” Salesman, “Don’t let that worry you, sir. Anyone who drives 80 miles an hour will not need a car very long.” Etiquette is the noise you don’t make when you eat soup. Teacher, “Do you know where bad girls go?” Cute Little Freshie, “Yes, teacher, everywhere.” Wilbur Jester says an adult is one who has stopped growing except in the middle. FOR GRADUATION The exchange of photographs keeps the memories—Binds the friendships of happy school days The Rochford Studio SHERIDAN WYOMING CARROLL’S “Your Home Furnisher” THE FRIENDLY STORE COMPLETE HOME FURNISHING QUALITY FURNITURE Easy Terms 340 and 346 N. Main Phone 79 SHERIDAN, WYOMING ‘It’s a lot easier to keep a ball rolling than to start it again.” C oorscji _ o o orA CooA CAo i O V «_cl.'CJs $9 $ C-OoA A W 0? K-L CAu'o 0 L-C.V ANNUAL STAFF Editor________ Assistant Edythe Kuzina Alice Jean Black Business Manager Assistant_________ Bob Rawlings Fred Hauf Production Manager Assistants__________ Sports Editor_______ Assistant______ Social Editor_______ Assistant______ Art Editor__________ Assistants_____ Humor Editor________ Assistants_____ Faculty Advisors_____________ _________________________Wilbur Jester _______ Helen Johnston, Bonnie Berry, Carrie Lee Jester, Nellie Strait ______________________Lawrence Hood ______________________Arthur Schilling ______________________Winnefred Rice ________________________Faye Schilling ______________________Stella Fackenthal _________ Opal Newlon, Pearl Newlon _______________________Robert Graham Bette Doyle, Helen Irene Cable Mr. U. J. Korhonen, Mrs. Lora Berry, Mr. C. E. Alexander This is the fourth annual to be published by the R. H. S. during the history of the school. The Seniors of ’27 and ’32 published annuals for those years and the Juniors and Seniors published one for ’38. The work in connection with publishing an annual is extra cur- ricular in nature and is correlated with English. The aim of such an endeavor is to promote school spirit and to give the pupils partic- ipating a knowledge of how to assimilate and organize materials. It is also the aim of the Rustler staff to provide a pictorial record of the events of the school year and to make of this annual a re- minder of the busy and happy hours spent within the walls of R. H. S. o “Discontent is the self-starter of progress. 4—— ——— —— ■ ————————— f • Wyoming Electric Supply Co. VAUGHN and 19 So. 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No. 14 IN SHERIDAN DAYTON WYOMING - � - - ■■ - “The fellow pulling on the oars ———■—— — + hasn’t time to rock the boat.” THE TATTLER Tattler .Staff Editor__________________________________________Alice Jean Black Assistant Editor_________________________________ Helen Irene Cable Sports_______________________________________Helen Ruth Johnston Society____________________________________________Muriel Dierks Humor______________________________________________Wilbur Jester Community_____ ____________________________Barbara Ann Johnston Primary____________________________________________Miss Adamy Intermediate_______________________________________Miss Switzer Seventh and Eighth Grades Anna Louise Cable Ninth and Tenth Grades --------------------------Jack Kawulok Eleventh and Twelfth Grades __ Robert Graham Typist________________________________________Edythe Ann Kuzma Sponsor_____________________________________________________ Mr. Alexander Press Managers Stella Fackenthall, Bonnie Berry, Faye Schilling This year the school paper was published each six weeks and was put out by the entire paper staff. There was a small price charged for the paper, 2 cents a copy or 12 cents for the 6 copies. Each paper has the school news, town news, and the advertisement of the town business men. The cover of the paper, drawn by Edythe Ann Kuzma, is usually representing some holiday that comes during the six weeks’ period. The aim of the staff is to furnish the school and community with news and to develop the talents of the different school pupils. o “It takes years to grow an oak ; and for a squash, six months is sufficient.”—Eliot CONGRATULATIONS TO CLASS OF ’39 Charles Champion Mervin Champion Sheridan, Wyoming “He is best educated who is most useful.” ACTIVITIES Senior “R” Club This year, early in the fall semester, the “R” Club was organized. The objectives set up for the club were to elevate the standards of Ranchester High School, from the point of view of scholastic attain- ment, social development of its constituents, and moral development of its characters; and to foster activities to help attain these goals. 1. Membership: (a) Membership is limited to all Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, and Freshmen who maintained a scholastic achieve- ment of at least a III average. The faculty are ex-officio members, (b) Any pupil who has an F, Inc., or C will not be permitted member- ship in this organization until they have replaced above marks with the prerequisites for membership, (c) It is also understood that any member that should fail to maintain their scholastic attainment to a level of a III average shall forfeit their membership and all dues that they have paid in. (d) No individual shall be permitted to be reinstated into this organization more than twice after their first or initial installation. 2. Duties: (a) It is compulsory for all members to take an active part in all of the functions that this body may sponsor, unless a reasonable excuse for said absence is remitted in writing to the president, (b) President of this organization shall preside at all of the meetings, and in his or her absence the vice president shall handle all meetings. President votes in case of a tie. 3. Officers: The officers of the Senior “R” club shall consist of president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, all elected for a period of three months. It is understood that the rotation method be followed in the election of officers after the first election. Elec- tions to be held every three months. 4. Miscellaneous: (a) Dues of the club shall be 5c and are due at the first meeting of each month and shall be kept separate from the general association funds, (b) Meetings shall be held the first and third Wednesdays of each month, (c) Any portion of the original set of rules may be changed by majority vote at any regular meeting. The Senior “R” Club was the source of many activities this past year. The club gave card parties, candy sales, and parties to raise money for different necessities of the school. The effort spent netted worthwhile results. The officers of the club were as follows: President_____________________________Helen Ruth Johnston Past Presidents-........Wilbur Jester, Edythe Ann Kuzma Vice President__________________________________Carrie Lee Jester Secretary_______________________________________Alice Jean Black Treasurer___________________________________Muriel Dierks ---------o-------- “We get out of life just what we put into it.” Page 75 BEST OUT WEST FLOUR The Ultimate Choice of the Particular Housewife YOUR GROCER HAS IT Sheridan Flouring Mills Incorporated MANUFACTURERS OF TOMAHAWK FEEDS “He who begins many things finishes nothing.”—C. Simmons JUNIOR-SENIOR CLASS PLAY “SPOOKY TAVERN” Mystery farce in 3 acts, by Jay Tobias T. S. Denison Co., Publishers Cast of Characters Joyce Wingate—A college girl -------------------------Jean Black Florabel—Her younger sister __ Carrie Lee Jester Bedelia—Colored mammy_________________________ Helen Irene Cable Willie Worgle—Stuttering freshman Helen Ruth Johnston Terry Tanner—A junior in college______________________________Bob Rawlings Ralph Channing—A senior in college -------—Wilbur Jester Lucy Hacker—Spiritualistic medium_ _Edythe Ann Kuzma Lon Hacker—Owner of Spooky Tavern Larry Hood Blackie Simms—Farone’s henchman____________________________Robert Graham Farone—The Creeper--------------------------------------------Art Schilling Ghost Woman—Haunts Spooky Tavern Bette Doyle Time—A dark, stormy evening. Place—A northern university town. Time of playing—Two and one-half hours. Synopsis of Acts Act I. The lobby of Spooky Tavern. About eight o’clock of a stormy autumn night. Act II. Same as in Act I. One minute after the close of Act I. Act III. The same as in previous acts. About two minutes later. Excitement is piled upon excitement with a lavish sprinkling of laughs evoked by the nervous tremors of the superstitious Bedelia and the ghost-ridden freshman. The grand climax of this breathless melodrama is when the mystery was solved and all characters prove to be college classmates and an uncle of freshman Willie. Page 77 SHERIDAN BREWING COMPANY BREWERS OF QUALITY BEVERAGES And All Popular Flavors of Soda Water +• REED MORTUARY 297 South Main Street Phone 86 SHERIDAN, WYOMING Compliments of NORTHERN SEED COMPANY H. D. Watenpaugh, Mgr. SHERIDAN, WYOMING “You can’t do the right thing the wrong way.' ACTIVITIES Junior “R” Club The Junior “R” Club is a branch from the Senior Club composed of the sixth, seventh, and eighth grade pupils. The club is run on the same principles as those of the Senior organization. The officers were as follows: President Past President Vice President Secretary Treasurer_______ Dorothy Schreibeis Nina Marie Johnston ______Marion Wondra Martin Schilling _________Jane Dierks Pep Club The Pep Club was organized to give the teams moral support during the games and was led by Bette Doyle, Carrie Lee Jester, Jack Keith Hallowed, and Robert Rawlings. Renewed efforts were aroused throughout each game by the inspirational support of the Pep Club. Glee Club The Glee Club was composed of all who cared to sing and was directed by Mrs. Lora Berry. The first appearance was for the Farm Bureau meeting upon invitation of their president, Mr. Paustian. They sang again between the acts at the play, “No Foolin’,” and took part in the Christmas program. During Music Week a special program was given, and two numbers were sung at commencement. KWYO Programs Two radio programs were sponsored this year by R. H. S. The first one on the “You Name It Tour” was a discussion (interview type) on the Ranchester school in general with emphasis on the extra- curricular activities offered. The second program was a Current Event Program sponsored by the Northern Seed Company of Sheridan. The two programs offered a unique experience for several of the pupils and gave them an opportunity to try out over the radio. Debate Several of the pupils prepared a debate on the resolution, “The Woman’s Place is In the Home,” and gave the debate at one of the Ladies’ Club meetings. Picture Shows Six picture shows were given this past year and were enjoyed by a majority of the pupils of the Ranchester school. «■ “Don’t put things off, put them over. SANITONE The Modern Cleaning Method restores the natural oils to the garment that are removed in ordinary dry cleaning SUPERIOR LAUNDRY DRY CLEANERS SHERIDAN, WYOMING PHONE 397 PALACE CAFE AND GARDENS Good Food - Home Made Candy Complete Fountain and Bar Service OPEN DAY AND NIGHT SHERIDAN, WYOMING PHONE 588 If It’s Made of Metal, We Can Make It or Repair It SHERIDAN IRON WORKS, Inc. SHERIDAN — -----— WYOMING ————•+ LOTUS CAFE WONDER BAR Premium Steaks and Chops Cocktail Lounge At All Hours High Grade Imported Liquors, Beers and Wines For Banquets or Parties Call 267 Lotus Theatre Building Sheridan, Wyoming —------------------ “The best way to get good service is to give it.’ MINOR SPORTS Although basketball is the major sport participated in by the pupils of Ranchester High School, it is by no means the only sport that is enjoyed. At the beginning of the first semester the girls played dodge ball and volley ball. Calisthenics had a large part in the physical education period. The boys participated in soft ball until basketball practice was started. The latter part of the last semester soft ball was again played as in years past. The last day of school a track meet ended the year’s work. The junior boys’ basketball team played several games again this year and attended the tournament at Buffalo. While they did not place in the tournament they did make a good showing and in years to come hold the promise of a very good team. The seventh and eighth grades had a supervised play period this year and received some good health and physical training. The intermediate and primary rooms’ play period was super- vised by their teachers. The marble tournament marked one of the high points of this group’s activities. ------o------- 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! 'O' 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!! ■� 1 Power dwells with cheerfulness.”—Emerson Page 81 • When in Sheridan Eat at the GEORGE MESSICK SANDWICH SHOP Sells Munsingwear Hosiery and GRADE“A” RESTAURANT Undergarments and enjoys tak- We Specialize in Steaks ing an interest in all Sheridan Chops and Short Orders County School Activities Across from the Orpheum Theater Compliments of A GOOD Druggist Is a Very Important Factor B. 0. Bentley’s Store in Any Community HART SCHAFFNER MARX We Solicit Your Drug and Prescription Business CLOTHES ARROW SHIRTS Tyson’s Drug Store Sheridan Wyoming RAY TYSON SHADOAN’S On a picnic or at home Freshness Counts MEN’S STORE BUTTERNUT BREAD Home of CURLEE SUITS A GRADE “A” BAKERY $20 - $25 - $30 Sheridan Bread Co. Sheridan Wyoming Sheridan Wyoming Sheridan Elmgren Stationery Company Tailoring and Cleaning Suits Custom Built to Your OFFICE AND SCHOOL Individual Measurements OUTFITTERS $25.00 BOOKSELLERS Style, Fabric and Fit Guaranteed Sheridan Wyoming a Sheridan Wyoming ' “I “Some folks need more bone in the back and less in the head.” • ' —-—— 4 PARTIES AND DANCES The pupils of Ranchester High School enjoyed many parties and dances throughout the entire year. At the parties, games such as bingo, murder, relays, contests, etc., were played and refreshments were served at the end of the entertainment. Card parties were also a main feature of the year and one of the means by which the association raised money for school activities. Card games such as bridge, five hundred, rummy, cribbage, etc., were played and refreshments served at the end of the evening. The card parties were well represented by the older people of the community. The Xmas party was held on December 21st. It was attended by all twelve grades; grades seven to twelve entertaining the others by a short assembly program consisting of songs, piano solos, duets and recitations. Santa Claus then appeared and gave all the smaller children Xmas tree suckers as they marched out to go to their home rooms. The student council then passed out the presents. Some- time previous names had been drawn so that everyone had a present on the tree. The addition of new lights for the tree decorations made the tree much more beautiful this year. The Woman’s Club gave the basketball girls and boys a very delightful banquet. All the teachers and basketball players were present and the banquet proved a success. The Junior-Senior banquet was held at the Sheridan Inn in Sheri- dan on May 13, 1939. At that time the Juniors entertained the Seniors and faculty to a very lovely time. The night of the prom was most exciting. This event happened May 5, 1939, in the R. H. S. hall when the Juniors gave the Seniors a farewell dance. The hall was decorated in blue and white crepe paper and balloons. The programs were of blue and white with white and gold pencils. y “He who talks without thinking runs more risk than he who thinks without talking.’’ Page 83 SUPERMADE ICE CREAM FACTORY SHERIDAN, WYOMING 837 N. MAIN ST. H. T. HABBY, Prop. RAWLING’S SERVICE STATION CONOCO PRODUCTS FRANK RAWLINGS, Prop. 5th and Main Sheridan OTTO F. ERNST, Inc. COWBOY OUTFITTERS SPORTING GOODS SHERIDAN, WYOMING ♦....................—--------—-----------—----■+ SCHREIBEIS’ BAKERY A WIDE VARIETY OF BAKERY GOODS AND BETTY ANN BREAD 558 N. MAIN SHERIDAN, WYOMING DAVIS ART STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHS KODAK FINISHING “Pictures That Please” “Let Harry Do It” 45 S. MAIN ST. SHERIDAN, WYOMING +■---— ---——————........................... •• KELSO DAWDY Wholesale Agents Continental Oil Company KEROSENE - DISTILLATE GASOLINE - MOTOR OIL PHONE 638 +———— SEND IT TO A MASTER CITY CLEANING DYEING CO. SHERIDAN, WYOMING CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’39 and may your boat always sail upstream! ANN NEWELL’S HOME COOKED FOODS SHERIDAN. WYOMING ‘Be bigger than anything that can happen to you.” STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council is the principal governing body of extra- curricular activities in our school. It is made up of members of the high school, and Mr. Korhonen as supervisor. The four officers are elected to office by the student body. The others members represent each class in high school and in junior high school. The following are members of the Student Council: Edythe Ann Kuzma ________________________President Carrie Lee Jester___________________Vice President Faye Schilling___________________________Secretary Bette Doyle _____________________________Treasurer Bob Rawlings Senior Representative Fred Hauf __________________ Junior Representative Tommy Doyle Sophomore Representative Jack Kawulok Freshman Representative Dorothy Schreibeis Junior High Representative Alice Jean Black _______ . Editor of “Tattler” Mr. Korhonen____________________________Supervisor The Student Council is the body that exercises full and final power in activities undertaken. It aids in having the student body express its asperations and intentions through a small group. The duty of this body is to see that the dates are set for various activities to avoid conflict and disappointment and eliminate any hard feelings in the student body. The Council was installed October, 1935, and is the most success- ful and useful organization in our school, by preventing much confu- sion and trouble, thus maintaining a wonderful harmony in Ranchester High School. ■o- “Never forget that others have a right to views that differ from yours.” Page 87 GIFTS - ART - CURIOS fynasttiesi Slto x Sheridan, Wyoming Bob—TOTMAN—Irene CARDS - CHINA - GLASS ■ SAN-I-DAIRY Butter Ice Cream Best for years—and years! Don’t Forget to Take a Look FLOWERS at For All Occasions DODGE and PLYMOUTH Sheridan Greenhouse Sheridan Motor Co. Company 48 W. Loucks Phone 1256 Sheridan, Wyoming Sheridan, Wyoming 7 South Main Phone 693 HISTORIC Men’s and Young Men’s SHERIDAN INN Clothing and Furnishings Quality Clothing at Popular Prices In the Tradition of the FRED REINEKE Old West SHERIDAN WYOMING “Go There First” SHERIDAN WYOMING Compliments of HARRY BRYAN INSTANT SHOE REPAIRS MEN’S WEAR Sheridan, Wyoming Where Quality Tells in New Method Shoe Shop Everything We Sell Style Without Extravagance Quality Boot and Shoe Larry Lryan 4 ■■ Repairing Always Phone 597-W Sheridan “Perseverance is proof against that word failure.”—Geo. Eliot — —h PLAYS This year there have been more dramatical activities than ever before in Ranchester High School. Mrs. Berry has been the super- visor of the majority of plays. Each performance has been a success in itself and the casts enjoyed giving the programs. The following is a list of the plays given: November 18 “They Go On the Air” Neal Hosey and Glenn R. Webster One-act farce December 1 “No Foolin’,” Katharine Kavanaugh Three-act comedy December 22 Christmas Program February 21 “Keeping Kitty’s Dates” One-act farce Julian Lee “A Mad Breakfast” One-act farce Isabel M. Gray “Coon Creek Courtship” One-act farce 0. E. Young “The Initiation” One-act farce Lawrence Shields «■ “HELP—that’s all any book, any teacher, can do—the rest is up to you.” COMPLIMENTS BANK OF COMMERCE Established - - 1893 SHERIDAN, WYOMING Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation NORTHERN WYOMING’S LARGEST BANK COMPLETE AND MODERN BANKING SERVICE +• -+ MODERNIZE THE ELECTRIC WAY Fast - Clean - Economical SHERIDAN COUNTY ELECTRIC COMPANY 54 South Main Phone 128 SHERIDAN, WYOMING “Apparent misfortune may be opportunity in disguise.” SPICE OF LIFE Mrs. Carty: “You’ve a husband who has a clever-looking head. I suppose he knows practically everything.” Mrs. Wampus: “Sh’hhh! He doesn’t even suspect anything.” Mrs. Berry: “Tommy, give the principal parts of the verb ‘swim’.” Tommy: “Swim, swam, swum.” Mrs. Berry: “Good! Now give the principal parts of the verb ‘dim’.” Tommy: “I’d rather not.” Prof.: “Johnny, why do we celebrate Washington’s birthday?” Johnny: “Because he never told a lie.” As Peter was playing with a shotgun a neighbor said, “Are you not in danger?” The mother who was standing by said, “There is no danger, his father is not here.” Jack: “Would you scream if I kissed you?” Mary: “Do you flatter yourself that I would be speechless with joy?” Carrie Lee: “Poor '???’! When he proposed to me last night he acted like a fish out of water.” Helen Ruth: “No wonder; he knew he was caught.” Bachelor “?”: “Sometimes I yearn for the peace and comfort of married life.” Married Man “Earl”: “I do that all the time.” Passerby: “Well, young fellow, what are you doing?” Art: “Fishin’.” Passerby: “Got anything ?” Art: “Yep.” Passerby: “What ?” Art: “Patience.” Chet: “Women are a riddle, aren’t they ?” Keith: “That’s right. They keep us constantly guessing, but still we hate to give them up.” Robert: “You talk a lot less since you got married. What has changed you?” Faye: “My husband thinks I’m the smartest woman on earth and I have to be mighty careful what I say.” Well, I—Can’t think, Brain Dumb Inspiration, won’t come, Borrowed ink, bum pen, Best wishes— AMEN. o- “Do the best you can; what man does more?” +■ ——_—1—_ CONGRATULATIONS . . . CLASS ’39 J. P. CROFF CO., Inc. UNITED STORES Sheridan, Wyoming A Safe Place to Trade A Sure Place to Save BAKER BROS. 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