Ranchester High School - Rustler Yearbook (Ranchester, WY)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1942 volume:

f V : The u s 11 e r 1942 Published by THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR CLASSES RANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL Ranchester . Wyoming ‘The light of democracy must be kept burning.’ —Franklin D. Roosevelt. Printed by STAR PUBLISHING CO. 112 S. Main st. Sheridan, Wyoming ■jrr r rf t't t d.U.ld.U. i i A ' Ml DEDICATION The Annual staff and the student body as a whole feel that, because of the war, this annual must be dedicated to the boys who have graduated from Ranchester High School and are now either on the far-flung battle lines of our country or training with the hope of being there some day. To the boys who feel that there is nothing more important than fighting to maintain a free country where we will still have freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and a government “of the people, by the people, and for the people, ’ we dedicate this annual. Bob Rubottom Bob Rawlings Lawrence Hood Carl Kukucka U. S. Army Air Corps U. S. Navy U. S. Navy U. S. Army Edward Leis U. S. Navy Burrell Grayson U. S. Marines Robert Rhodes U. S. Navy Byron Rawlings U. S. Navy Bohumir Benes U. S. Navy Charles Stueve U. S. Army John Kukucka U. S. Marines The couse of civil liberty must not be surrendered at the end of one or even one hundred defeats. —Abraham Lincoln. THE SCHOOL BOARD MR. H. L. HALLOWELL Director MR. A. J. JOHNSON Treasurer MR. H. C. DIERKS Clerk THE FACULTY Mr. E. L. Vanderburgh Mr. Dwight E. Burch Miss Jean Belzer Mrs. Otto Horst Mrs. Hollis C. Torbert Mrs. Chester Scott Mrs. Dwight Burch Mrs. Lena Seig Miss Martha Brooks Mrs. Bertha Davis Superintendent Superintendent High School Teacher High School Teacher High School Teacher High School Teacher High School Teacher Grade Teacher Grade Teachei Early Creek Teacher The Place of Education in Our Nation Our concern today is not with the Ranchester High School, but with our country and its civilization. We can contribute to victory by putting our energies and talents to work for our country. But we must not forget that victory alone is not our goal. Our real goal is intellectual leadership. Our big job is to develop leaders for the community and the nation. The activities of our school are the symbols of everything wc must defend and the best service we can give to the defense and ultimate victory of our nation is to see to it that our activities are kept going in full force. To do this we cannot become to involved in ideas of total war, dictatorships, socialism or commun- ism. Through free teaching and studying we must strive for the free education and the development of leaders for which our parents hoped in supporting our high school. Victory over the axis powers cannot save civilization. A world dominated by the United States, England and Russia is no civilization. Winning over the axis will give us a better chance to become civilized, as these countries allow no individual thinking Whether or not we will take that chance depends on our intel lectual, moral and spiritual leadership. There is the victory and civilization. Civilization is not a way of living or a standard by which wt live, but it is the striving for one common ideal. Education is thr attempt to form human character in the terms of that ideal Our school must continue to work toward the common ideal tha' makes our country the land of the free and the home of the straight thinkers. Sincerely, DWIGHT E. BURCH. 1 942 SENIORS Class Roll JACK KEITH HALLOW ELL President CHESTER SEVERANCE Vice President BARBARA ANNE JOHNSTON EARL KWALLEK MOTTO—“We will find a path or make one.’ COLORS—Blue and white. FLOWER—White violet. Class Prophecy —Earl Kwallek. In 1952, I decided that I’d sail the blue. And try to find that happy class of 1942. First I called at Ranchester school. Amazed at what I saw. For there was Bobby teaching school, She hadn't changed at all. And Jack, a lad of 29, Has a home that’s very fine. For all the mighty world of fame, He’s a conductor on a streamline train. And Chet who is happily wed. Is busily working his weary head To win his destined wealth and fame From that good old wheat and grain. And here am I, the writer of This crazy poem written above. Here am I with my old Ford, Still letting girls ride the running board. —10— BUD SENIOR CLASS WILL 1942 We, the Senior Class of Ranchester High School, City of Ranchester, County of Sheridan, State of Wyoming:, of the United States of America, being: physically and mentally sound, and with a clear memory of the twelve years of study behind us, do hereby voluntarily state our last will and testament: To the Ranchester High School, we leave the honor of having thoroughly prepared another group of Seniors for their place in the world. To the Faculty, we leave the happy (?) memory of our cheer- ful voices and youthful, smiling faces. To the Class of ’43 we bequeath our desks by the windows and the distinction of being the “big-shots” of R. H. S. To the Class of ’44 we bequeath the typing room, warning them that the walls between it and the Study Hall are pretty thin. To the Class of '45 we leave all our old books with the answers written in. To the future Freshman Class we bequeath our combined stam- ina, that they might withstand the initiation in store for them. Individual Bequeaths I, Earl Kwallek, bequeath my artistic ability to John Kuzma for future use in boring class periods. I, Jack Hallowell, bequeath my extraordinary typing skill to La Vonne Sperl. I, Chester Severance, bequeath my high school romances to Don Bruce. I, Barbara Anne Johnston, bequeath my freckles and giggle to Roberta Strait. 1, Earl Kwallek, bequeath my classy wink to Anna Kawulok. who, I know , will make good use of it. I, Jack Hallowell, bequeath my art of chewing gum to Nina Johnston. I, Chester Severance, bequeath my position as the school s worst pest to John Kuzma. I, Barbara Anne Johnston, bequeath my position as Editor of the Rustler to Nina Johnston. —13— R. H. S. HONOR ROLL The following students have been awarded high school honor scholarships from Ranchester High School by the University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming: 1926 Louise Rhode Clifford Reed 1927 Vieva C. Paulus Gerald Osgard 1928 Esther Currie Jay Mattox 1929 Ida Bell Barker Dana Osgard 1930 Ruth Clarie Rhode 1931 Hazel Rawlings Marty Osgard 1932 Barbara Gorball Clarence A. Paustian 1933 Iva Sonners Ray Osgard 1934 Florence Gorball Robert B. Rhode 1935 Leah Lucille Sherman Byron B. Rawlings 1936 Helen C. Fitzpatrick Charles E. Steuve 1937 Anne Kathrine Kuzma Henry Troy Dierks 1938 Charlotte Clara Johnston Evan C. Dierks 1939 Edith Anne Kuzma Wilbur Q. Jester 1940 Helen Ruth Johnston Carrie Lee Jester (Special) 1941 Muriel Dierks 1942 Barbara Anne Johnston Jack Keith Hallowell Junior Senior Class Play DAMSELS IN DISTRESS” By JAY TOBIAS (Published by T. S. Denison Company, Chicago; Copyright. 1940) CAST OF CHARACTERS Pamela Royle (Pam), an art student Geraldine Ware (Gerry), a dramatic student Mrs. Meeks, who loves a masterful man Mrs. Guppy, a landlady with an eagle eye Natasha Federovna, a temperamental Russian Jimmy Love, a glamour boy Shelby Parsons, a medical student Aunt Eustacia Carstairs, Pam s aunt, who loves cats Lavonne Sperl Braymer Babcock. Gerry’s poultry-minded uncle Chester Severance Ethelbert Meeks, who has an ingrowing disposition Karl Kwallek Deliverymen for the Slocum Music Co.—Mike John Kuzma Bill Vincent Johnston Mr. Burch, Director Barbara Johnstor Nina Johnstor Anna Kawulol Roberta Strap Wanda Melby Jack Hallowell Don Bruce SYNOPSIS OF ACTS ACT I—The studio room of Pamela Royle and Geraldine Ware at 6 o’clock of a clear evening in early September. ACT II—The same as Act I. A few moments later. ACT III—The same as in the previous act. A half hour later. SYNOPSIS OF PLAY Pamela Royle and Geraldine Ware share an apartment in Mrs Guppy’s rooming house, Pam to study art and Gerry to attend dramatic school. Pam has written her Aunt Stacia that she is studying music, and Gerry has led her Uncle Braymer to believe that she is taking a business course, on the strength of which false statements the girls are being liberally financed by their respective relatives. So when Aunt Stacia suddenly decides to visit Pam and Uncle Braymer wires his intention of visiting Gerry, the girls find themselves deep in trouble. Then, to add to their worries, ar old flame of Pam’s, Jimmy Love, who has been held up by thugs in the street and robbed of his dress suit, climbs the fire escape and hops into the girls’ window, clad principally in a battered silk hat. and Mrs. Guppy’s best tablecloth, retrieved from the clothes-line The embarrassing problem of how to dispose of Jimmy is quickly solved Uncle Braymer has previously sent Gerry money to hire a combination housekeeper-and-chaperon, whom Gerry has not hired but has mentioned in her letters as Mrs. Jones; and Jimmy soon finds himself in a woman’s wig and kimono, covered up on the day bed, unwillingly impersonating the fictitious Mrs. Jones, a sup- posed victim of flu. When Aunt Stacia and (continued on page 20) —16— JUNIOR CLASS Roll LaVonne Mae Sperl “Vonnie’� Nina Marie Johnston “Nina” Donald Bruce “Don” „ Anna Kawulok “Annie” Roberta Strait “Bird” John Kuzma “Johnny’’ Motto—-“Never Despair.” Flower—Lilac. Colors—Lavendar and Green. President Vice President Secretary-Treasurer Class History During the first semester the Juniors and Seniors gave a party for the entire high school and junior high. A scavenger hunt and games provided the entertainment for the evening. We entertained the Seniors and the faculty at a banquet given in honor of the Seniors. The banquet was held at the Golden Pheasant in Sheridan and we had a Navy theme of blue and white. John Kuzma was toastmaster, LaVonne Sperl gave the welcome. Jack Hallowell the response, and Mr. Burch gave a speech and presented the Seniors with bonds given by Mr. William Bierd. Duke Downey’s orchestra played for our prom. May 8th. The decorations were purple and gold. We wish to thank Mr. Bierd for his financial aid and kind co-operation in helping us with our prom and banquet. —19— Junior-Senior Play cont’d) Uncle Braymer arrive, they take turns at doctoring the unhappy Mrs. Jones, quarreling violently over their respective cures. Com- plications multiply as Jimmy’s jealous fiancee, a fiery Russian, and Pam’s sponging fiance, appear on the scene, while a neighbor, Mrs. Meeks, who has loaned Pam some furniture against her hus- band’s wishes, pops in and out, and the surly Mr. Meeks makes forays into the apartment to retrieve it, piece by piece. With every new arrival, the distracted Pam and Gerry are obliged to invent fresh lies, until their stock of whoppers is completely ex- hausted and retribution catches up with them. The Seniors are in power. And so we have to work. If the Freshmen were the ruling staff We’re sure that we could shirk. But since this is their last year here. To please them we will try, And when they leave us in the spring We’ll be glad to say “good-bye.” An executive is a man who looks solemn and tells you to go ahead and do the best you can. —20— _____________i_______j_______________mi_____________________________________ SOPHOMORES ♦ Class Roll Virginia Bruce President Anna Louise Cable Vice President Dorothy Schreibeis Secretary and Treasurer William Tschirgi Student Council Reporter Mike Kukuchka George Kukuchka Marion Wondra Motto—Live and Learn Colors—Red and White Flower—Gladiola The Sophomores and Freshmen had most of their classes to. gether this year. English, World History, Latin I, Biology and Geometry were the courses offered them. The Sophomores made many interesting projects throughout the year in their various classes. Two members of the Sophomore Class were on the Student Council: Virginia Bruce, who was the secretary, and William Tschirgi, Student Council Reporter. Mike Kukuchka and Marion Wondra were active members of the Rustler football and basketball squad. —23— COLLEGE OR THE ARMY In this period of trouble and strife, it seems only fitting that we, who are graduating from High School, should be deeply inter- ested in the requirements that society demands of its young genera- tion in the present international crisis. I believe that each atod every one of us here tonight has the feeling that the demands cannot be too great for anyone of us. We will have to give up many of the pleasures which wre have enjoyed for such a long time. The many things we used to consider as ordinary or nat- ural will become priceless in the next few months. When the working day was over, we would put away our tools, but now we must continue after working hours, by filling national defense jobs. We have a battle to fight. This battle will be fought on the ocean, in the air, and on foreign fronts. There, the soldiers must have supplies to keep them moving, to give them victories. These supplies must be produced at home, and therefore there is the call for specialized workers to turn the wheels of this great nation. These must be supplied or there will be no hope for the victories which await the allied nations in the future. We won't, I hope, have to fight the bullets of the enemy, their poison gas, bombs, and mechanical monsters of war here, but we will have to fight them at home by producing the essentials of war; the crops which will feed our soldiers, the ammunition, guns, tanks, planes and ships with which they will fight and defend us and our liberty. At this point, we graduates of ’42 find that there are two paths before us—joining the armed forces of our country, or con- tinuing our education. Many young men have gone ahead and joined the forces, some even before finishing high school. To those boys, we all (Continued on page 42) —24— ____________________ v«. vrfl FRESHMEN Class Roll Wanda Grace Melby President Frank Kawulok Vice President Vincent Johnston Secretary Betty Jo Dierks Treasurer Virginia Luce Martin Schilling Naomi Focht Doris Kawulok Motto—“Live and Love It.” Colors—Green and White. Flower—White Rose. -------- --------- Freshies” These Freshies really have what it takes, Except one thing—no brakes. Get ’em going, they’ll never stop; At any rate, they’ll reach the top. Wanda, the Prexy, keeps things alive And, given a chance, can that gal jive! Frank is a lady’s man, sho’ ’nuff When it comes to football, he’s got the stuff. Vincent’s another problem child By tricks and pranks, he drives us wild. Betty Jo and Naomi—well, What they’re up to, you never can tell. Ginny’s a hep cat—the real McCoy Let her dance, and her life’s a joy. Mutt’s the slow and quiet kind. I really think he’s a master mind. Do-Do always has a smiling face. Her spirit would be welcome any place. These eight Freshies are really swell. Whatever they do, they do it well. Their burdens won’t always be so light, But anyway, they’ll do all right. —27— FRESHMEN INITIATION On the second Friday in September, four girls and three boys were initiated into the Freshman class of Ranchester High School. Through the entire day, they were dressed as follows: Wanda Grace Melby Frank Kawulok Vincent Johnston Betty Jo Dierks Virginia Luce Martin Schilling Doris Kawulok an old maid _______a nurse a baby a cow girl an Indian maiden a young girl a Negro In the Assembly, they entertained the rest of the high school by giving readings, singing, impersonating famous people, and dancing. After tormenting the poor “freshies” all day, the upper-class- men had a change of heart, and honored the seven initiates that evening at a weiner roast followed by a skating party. The Freshmen were grand sports through the entire initiation, and we are proud to have them as a part of our High School. We also hope that they might get revenge next year on the prospective “freshies.” Good luck. God must have loved the common people. He made so many of them. —Abraham Lincoln. —2S— r r r r K T T r T'T' ► I Seventli and Eighth Grades THE FLAG GOES BY Hats off! Along the street there comes A blare of bugles, a ruffle of drums, A flash of color beneath the sky; Hats off! The Flag is passing by! Blue and crimson and white it shines. Over the steel-tipped, ordered lines. Hats off! The Colors before us fly; But more than the Flag is passing by. Sea-fights and land-fights, grim and great, Fought to make and save the State; Weary marches and sinking ships; Cheers of victory on dying lips. Sign of a nation, great and strong To ward her people from foreign wrong; Pride and glory and honor—all Live in the Colors to stand or fall. Hats off! Along the street there comes A blare of bugles, a ruffle of drums; Hats off! The Flag is passing by! m777rrrf777777T7?rr. SEVENTH and EIGHTH GRADES Seventh Grade Helen Kawulok President James Strait Vice president Dolores Madron Secretary Bert Johnston Treasurer Jerry Dierks Gerald Schilling Hilda Hauf Dorothy Kawulok Eddie Kukuchka Motto—Honesty Is the Best Policy. Colors—Navy and White. Flower—Tea Rose. Eighth Grade Georgia Bruce President Jasper Russell Vice President Ben Schreibeis Secretary’ Ileen Weber Jared Hallowell Denzil Madron Loren Rubottom Dallas Newlon Treasurer Maxine Weber Student Council Reporter Motto—Don’t Die on Eighth. Colors—Red, White and Blue. Flower—Poppy. The Seventh and Eighth grades took the following subjects the first semester: Arithmetic, Spelling. Agriculture, Art, Music, and Social Studies. The second semester, Health took the place of Agriculture, and Art, Music and Spelling were discontinued. At the begining of the fourth six-weeks period, Loren Ru- bottom enrolled in the Ranchester Junior High. He is a member of the Eighth Grade. The Junior High Basketball Team attended the tournament at Buffalo the latter part of February, and both the girls and boys took part in the Grade track meet at Acme the 27th of April. —31— SMILES The amateur orator threw out his chest: “My friends: The schoolwork is the bulhouse of civilization— I mean—ah—” He began to feel frightened. “My friends: The bulhouse is the schoolwork of civil— ’ A smile could be felt in the audience. “My friends. The workhouse if the bulschool of—” He was evidently cwisted. “Ladies and Gentlemen: The schoolbul is the housework—” An audible snigger spread over the audience. “The bulschool—” He was getting wild. So were his hearers. He mopped his perspiring brow, gritted his teeth and made a fresh start. “The schoolhouse, my friends, the schoolhouse—” A sigh of relief went up. Demosthenes was himself again! He gazed serenely around. The light of triumphant self-confidence was enthroned upon his brow. “The schoolhouse is the woolbark—!” And that is when he lost consciousness. A village parson s daughter eloped in her father's clothes. Next day the village “Blatter’’ came out with an account of the elopement. It was headed: “FLEES IN FATHER’S PANTS” -------- ---------- Somebody suggests that an arm protruding from the side of the car ahead can signify any one of the following: THE MOTORIST IS— 1— Knocking the ashes off his cigarette. 2— Going to turn to the right. 3— Warning a small boy to shut up. 4— Going to turn to the left. 5— Pointing to the scenery. 6— Going to back up. 7— Feeling for rain. 8— Telling the wife he is sure the front door is locked. 9— Hailing a friend in a passing car. 10—Going to stop. —32— r Y Not like the brazen friant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame. “Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she With silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send those, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door.” —Emma I azarus. rn? 7 7r n77777Trrr77777.r77T 7777777.’l i IKTEld'-SDlATiS 3001' Vir st row: Dic..ie, .nton, Johnny, Be boy, Don, Raymond, Jerry, Arnold, Ray, Bobby .Villiam. Second row: Roberta, Rat.leen, Jnlia, Rut a, etty, Patsy, Cleta, -Ire. Bel. , lolen, Catneriae. -•‘irst row: Seec d row: Third row: P-.IL ,-RY R001' Barbara, Vida, Veanotte, Doris, ..ic aru. -everly, arleen, Joan, Donna, Jackie, LeRc;. , Joan, avid, 1. r.-arct , Dorotr.;, , DicBie, Betty, Shirley. Bobby, Eugene, LaVon, Raymond, Doji, Hist Brooks. INTERMEDIATE ROOM LENA R. SEIG, Teacher School opened with an enrollment of twenty-one, as follows. Fourth Grade Julia Mae Cable Rita Chapman Arnold Tschirgi Roberta Goodill Betty Jean Weber Sixth John Bruce Raymond Johnston Don Johnson Patricia McDonald William Kukuchka Raymond Weber Bobby Weber Cleta Newlon Ruth Schreibeis Fifth Grade Richard Chapman Catherine Fiedor Bobby Hauf Helen Kukuchka Anton Kawulok Dick Reed Kathleen Sperl Grade --------- ---------- At the end of the first month Rita and Richard Chapman moved to Rock Springs. The first of March Raymond Focht entered our room from the Cadiz School. These were the only changes during the year. In the first month of school, a Good Citizenship Club was or- ganized, with Raymond Johnston as president, and Raymond Weber as secretary. Each member of our room pledged himself or her- self to do their best to become a better citizen in all ways. Many pupils in our room received grades high enough that their names were on the honor roll. (Continued on page 38) —37— INTERMEDIATE ROOM (cont’d) ♦ Social events included a Hallowe’en Party; a Carnival, in which our room managed a balloon bursting booth which yielded both fun and profit. At Christmas we did our part in a program given by the school; next was a Valentine Party; then, “Oh, day of days.’’ the “last day” picnic. Sports such as football, basketball, baseball, horse shoes, and marbles, were enjoyed by everyone. The track meet was held at Acme this year. Almost everyone from our room attended. The events were much enjoyed by all, as was also the hospitality of the Acme Community. Art work and posters have been made for the Sheridan County Fair and also for health displays. Vacation Days from now until September. Happy landings to all. Opportunity Seek not for fresher founts afar, Just drop your bucket where you are; And while the ship right onward leaps, Uplift it from exhaustless deeps. Parch not your life with dry despair, The stream of hope flows everywhere; So under every sky and star, Just drop your bucket where you are. -Sam Walter Foss. « —38— PRIMARY ROOM ♦ Roll Call Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Barbara Lea Fleming Doris Mae Hauf Dorothy Hauf David Hallowell Alyce Joan Johnson Shirley Lewis Jeannette Kawulok Dick Masters Vida Ann Newlon Richard Rubottom Jack Russell Leroy Sieweke Beverly Barbula Darlene Fleming Joan Fiedor Donald Graham Dona Madron Bobby Russell Eugene Fackenthall Tommy Fiedor Bettie Lou Good ill Raymond Kawulok Frank Kukucka Margaret Kukuchka La Von Newlon Dale Schilling Tommy Chapman moved to Rock Springs the last of Septem- ber. He was in the third grade. Donald Graham is the only pupil in the primary room who has had perfect attendance this year. At various times during the year, the Primary pupils enter- tained their mothers and younger brothers and sisters at parties held in the Primary Room. THE FIRST SETTLER What was his name? I do not know his name. I only know he heard God’s voice and came; Brought all he loved across the sea, To live and work for God—and me; Felled the ungracious oak, With horrid toil Dragged from the soil The thrice-gnarled roots and stubborn rock; With plenty piled the haggard mountain-side. And when his work was done, without memorial died. No blaring trumpet sounded out his fame; He lived and died. I do not know his name. No form of bronze and no memorial stones Show me the place where lie his mouldering bones. Only a cheerful city stands. Builded by his hardened hands; Only ten thousand homes, Where every day The cheerful play Of love and hope and courage comes; These are his monuments, and these alone— There is no form of bronze and no memorial stone! And I? Is there some desert or some boundless sea Where thou, great God of angels, wilt send me? Some oak for me to bend, some sod For me to break, Some handful of thy com to take, And scatter far afield, Till it in turn shall yield Its hundredfold Of grains of gold, To feed the happy children of my God? Show me the desert. Father, or the sea Is it thine enterprise? Great God, send me! And though the body lie where ocean rolls, Father, count me among all faithful souls! —Edward Everett Hale. EARLY CREEK SCHOOL BERTHA DAVIS. Teacher Pupils Enrolled Frances Boyko Grade 7 Betty Kuzma Grade 6 Frank Mates Grade 6 John Jr. Mates ...................... Grade 5 Lois Boyko Grade 4 Mary Ann Mates Grade 3 William Rosadovski Grade 3 This year has been one of much work and fun at Early Creek. There was a Hallowe’en party the Friday before Hallowe’en. Games were played by both the guests and children, all winners receiving prizes suggestive of the day. The Christmas program partook of the patriotic as well as the Holiday spirit. There were twenty-six patrons and friend® present who were invited to take part in the singing. Each child received a gift and each guest a treat. On Good Friday a short time was devoted to the discussion of the meaning of the Easter Time. The most exciting time was on April 30th when there was a school birthday party at the noon hour. Each child had a little gift for some other child, this was followed by a weiner roast. -------- --------- The School Motto Smile awhile. While you smile, Another smiles; And soon there are miles And miles of smiles And life’s worth while— If you but SMILE. —Unknown. —41— COLLEGE OR THE ARMY (cont’d) owe our greatest gratitude. They have done what they thought best, now it is up to us to do what we think is best, to place our- selves where we think it will do the most good. The government encourages us who feel that we can manage to go on to school for the next few years to do so. By doing this, we will be able to fill the demands for specialized service in either the army or production of war materials. Again, the question rises as to whether I, a high school graduate and many others like me would be of more value in the army or in college. Would I be a hindrance to the army because of my age and inability, and would I be of more value if I take specialized training for the next four years, or as I am at the present time? These are all questions which are difficult to answer and they must be answered by each of us. I believe that on a whole the high school graduate should continue his education in college, because at the present time there are many men of draft age who are more able to join the army if called upon than we are, and then again we are needed for train- ing in specialized work. Most young men of high school ag| would be able to get into the army, or other branch of the service, but they would not be as capable a soldier as a man of age. I feel that with a few years of technical training behind me, I would be of more service to my country and could then join the conflict if it still exists. In the period of reconstruction which will follow, a young per- son will be of more value, having taken his education. When the war is over, a man without an education will be unable to leave the army and fit himself into a broken down business world. We, the Seniors, not only from one high school, but from high schools all over the nation need your advice, and open minded criticism. —Jack Keith Hallowell. Season Football Scores We They Lodge Grass 14 6 Arvada 31 12 Dayton 40 0 Big Horn 6 40 Clearmont 12 64 Arvada 19 6 I xIge Grass 0 47 Big Horn 12 33 Dayton 47 13 Season Basketball Scores We They Lodge Grass 20 42 Kaycee 25 7 •Clearmont 16 19 •Kaycee 23 6 •Arvada 25 13 Sheridan Colts 36 33 Big Horn 15 20 Arvada ... _ 20 10 Dayton 28 25 Clearmont 19 17 Kaycee 35 13 Big Horn 11 31 Arvada 27 15 Dayton 29 16 Lodge Grass 25 50 Sheridan Colts 39 6 Clearmont 26 25 ••Clearmont 27 31 ••Hulett 30 28 ••Arvada 37 13 ••Upton 26 34 •Games played at pre-season tournament at Clearmont. ••Games played at district tournament at Gillette. Grade Basketball Scores Hill School We 7 They 43 10 3 Monarch 2 Big Horn 4 Dayton 30 i Hill School 4 24 Acme 10 f Big Horn 2 16 Holy Name 4 ] Monarch 6 21 Dayton 41 3 Holy Name 12 IF Rozet 13 23 Moore roft 10 20 •Games played at the Grade tournament at Buffalo. —44— SPORTS ROUNDUP High School Football The Rustlers started their ’41 football season with six letter- men of last year: Jack Hallowell, John Kuzma, Bob Rubottom, Don Bruce, Marion Wondra and Mike Kukuchka. Two freshmen came out and saw plenty of action in the squad. They were Frank Kawulok and Vincent Johnston. The Rustlers had a good season in ’41—winning: five frames and losing four. Next year they plan to have a strong team, as most of the lettermen will return. ------- --------- High School Basketball Coach Burch began the ’41-’42 basketball season with twelve men out for practice. Of these. Jack Hallowell, Chester Severance, Don Bruce, Bob Rubottom, John Kuzma, Willie Hauf, Marion Won- dra, Mike Kukuchka and Clair Reed were veterans. Vincent Johns- ton, Martin Schilling and Frank Kawulok were the newcomers. The Rustlers played 21 games during the season—ten of which were conference games, four non-conference, three played at the Clearmont invitational tournament, and four played at the District tournament at Gillette. By winning eight of their ten conference games, the Rustlers rated second in the Class B division of the Powder River District. The Rustlers placed third in the Clearmont tournament, and fourth in the district tournament at Gillette. This marks the fourth and last year of basketball for Jack Hallowell and Chester Severance, as they will graduate this spring. ------- --------- Grade Basketball The Junior High Basketball team was composed of: Jaspar Russell, Jerry Dierks, Eddie Kukuchka, Densil Madron, Gerald Schilling, Jerad Hallowell, Bert Johnston, Ben Schreibeis, Dallas Newlon. The Baby Rustlers won four games and lost eight during the season. They attended the Buffalo Grade Tournament, but did not win any of their games. However, they exhibited fine playing and will undoubtedly prove an addition to the High School team in the next few years. SPRING ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES The last semester after basketball season was over, the boys and girls both took part in softball and pitching horseshoes. The third, fourth, fifth and sixth, seventh and eighth graders took part in the Acme Grade School track meet held April 27, 1942. David Hallowell was the winner of the first and second grades in the marble tournament held at the school March 31st. Dale Schilling was the winner of the third and fourth grades, and Bobby Weber was the winner of the fifth and sixth grades. These boys took part in the Sheridan marble tournament which was held on April 11, 1942. Dale took second place. ---- --- PEP CLUB This year the Pep Club was organized under the leadership of Miss Belzer. Wanda Melby was elected president. Virginia Bruce is the Secretary and Nina Johnston is the Treasurer. Georgia Bruce and Helen Kawulok were appointed as cheer leaders. The Pep Club was present at all of the home games and part of the club attended most of the outside games also. Much moral support was extended by the club. The same black and gold outfits were worn again this year. SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 1941 42 1 2 3 12 16 19 26 27 1 2-3 10 17 24 31 SEPTEMBER Labor Day First day of school School meeting Coach’s meeting at Gillette Teacher’s reception Football, Lodge Grass there Freshmen initiation Arvada, here High School dance Last day of grace. Only till noon—very boring. I ots of chatter. Whoopee! No history class! loot’s of ice cream and cake. We won!!! Oh, my. Poor freshies! Yeah bo! We won again. Lots of fun—no mon. Dayton, there 4-5 Teacher’s Inst., Newcastle Big Horn, there Clearmont, there Arvada, there Lodge Grass, here Carnival Dance OCTOBER Gee, we’re really good! Yippee! No school. Too bad. And again, too bad. We’re in the groove again. Yeah man! Boy, they’ve sure improved. Positively swell! NOVEMBER 7 Big Horn, there 11 Dayton, here 14 Coach’s meeting at Gillette 17 Basketball practice 20-21 Thanksgiving vacation Good game—they won. Some ball game?!? We won. Basketball in the offing. Need a lot more. And we do mean “Thanks!’� DECEMBER 6 Basketball. Kaycee, there 9 Latin Party 10 Football Party 11 Rubottom Party 13 Clearmont Tournament 18 Christmas Program 19 Beginning Christmas Vacation And we won! “Veni, vidi, vici.’’ Wonderful. Happy birthday. Bob. Pretty good. We got third, Santa Claus was there! What a relief! JANUARY 5 School opens 6 Hill Junior High, there 8 Sheridan Colts, there 9 Monarch Jr. High, here 13 Big Horn, here Gee whiz! Back to work again. We lost. Close game. We won. Too bad, Baby Rustlers. We sure scared ’em! (Continued on Page 51) SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 1941-42 January 16 Arvada, there We whipped them 20 Dayton, here What a game! We won. 23 Hill Jr. High, here They were just lucky. Clearmont, here We’re really good! 27 Acme Jr. High, here Walked all over them. Kaycee, here Ditto. February 8 Big Horn, there Off night for us. 6 Holy Name Jr. High, there How did they win? 10 Arvada, here We CAN still play basketball. IS Dayton, there Victory is ours. 17 Acme Jr. High, here Kids lost. Lodge Grass, there Wow! They’re good!? 19 Holy Name, here We weren’t clicking. Sheridan Colts, here Did they got licked!!! 24 Clearmont, there Whew! We beat. 27-28 Jr. Hugh Tourney, Buffalo Not so good, not so good. March 3 One Act Plays Boy, what talent ? ? ? 5-6-7 District Tourney, Gillette Lots of fun, good playing, fourth place. 20 Card party Poor crowd. 29 Skating party More spills!!—but fun. April 8-9 Six Weeks Tests Oh misery! 22 University of Wyo. program Seniors prepared. L 7 Grade Track Meet at Acme We got last. 29 Junior-Senior play Big hit. 30 Junior-Senior banquet Lucky seniors!! Dayton Prom Lots of fun. May 4-5-6 7 Consumer’s Sugar Rationing What a mix up! 6 Party at Rubottom’s Howdy, Sarg. 8 Junior-Senior Prom Unsurpassed—really wonderful 11 State Exams Poor Junior High. 12- ■13 Semester Tests Lots of aspirin consumed 15 Commencement Good luck, seniors. Last day of school Hurray!!!! Picnic Mobs of people. — 61— Nickname What St. Peter Said Favorite Pastime Bud—You can’t bring: that car in here Pestering People Keith—Well, Jeepers Creepers. lo k who’s here Chewing gum Bobby—Now, Barbara Flirting Chet—Throw that pipe away Being ornery Don—You brute! Winking Johnny—Oh, oh! Motor cycling Nina—Hi, brat Doodling Vonnie—Wake up and live! Resting Annie—Sorry, you’re too short Talking Bird—Say, quit winking at me! Eavesdropping Poss—Are you a woman-hater? Hunting Ginny—Don’t make so much noise. Studying Billy—It ain’t the Easter Bunny! Conga-ing Dot S.—Here’s that Ranchester girl Whistling Anna L.—Sing for me, honey Teasing Mikey—Don’t let ’em kid you, Mike Roller-skating Pork—Don’t you like excitement? Staring Focht—Where do you belong, Clearmont or Ranchester? Writing letters. DoDo—What is so funny? Telling stories Betty—No braids allowed in here. Chaperoning Sonny—What big eyes you have! Day-dreaming Melba—Have you got a cheeger bite? Dancing Mutt—Are you the president? Ditching school Kawy—Here’s our woman-killer Helping the gals Lucy—Who are you looking for? Popping popcorn Maxine—This isn’t Monarch Running around Eenie—Have you been a good girl? Boys Fat—Something is always happening to you Acting nutt: Shrei—Be quiet, Ben Riding horseback Jap or Jr.—W’hat time is it? Gabbing Baldy—You’re a bad egg Lending his bike Loren—Any milk today? “?” Jerry—Don’t you like pop-sickles? Playing the piano Georgie—Where did you get all that pep? Football Hilda—Oh, what you say Whispering Helen—Be careful Cheer-leading Eddie—Shut down and sit up Looking out the window Delores—I’m sure you’ve been a good girl Minding her business Jeff—Where’s Mutt? Heckling Delore? Jimmy—What’s the matter, Jim? Spreading scanda1 Bertie—If you doed it. you get a whippin’ Imitating Dierks—Help yourself Basketball Dorothy—You get the blue ribbon for giggling Skipping classe? ANNUAL STAFF Editor Assistant Editor Organization Manager Business Managers Humor Sports Activities Class News Dedication Faculty Advisors Barbara Anne Johnston Nina Marie Johnston Earl Kwallek fChester Severance (jack Hallowell Don Bruce ___Chester Severance La Vonne Sperl John Kuzma fAnna Kawulok (Roberta Strait Jack Hallowell fMr. Burch | Mrs. Torbert --------- --------- This is the seventh annual to be published by the Ranchester High School. We of the Rustler Staff, in printing this an- nual. sincerely hope that in the years to come, it might restore many happy memories of the years spent in good old R. H. S. TATTLER STAFF Co-Editors Sports 11 and 12 News 9 and 10 News 7 and 8 News Art ____________________ Variety Page Society News Junior High Humor Student Council Reporter Typists [Anna Louise Cable { | Barbara Anne Johnston John Kuzma Don Bruce Betty Jo Dierks . Ilene Weber _Earl Kwallek Nina Marie Johnston Roberta Strait [Helen Kawulok •! [Dorothy Kawulok Virginia Bruce [Barbara Anne Johnston Kathryne Weber -------- ---------- The Tattler Staff published only three papers this year. The papers were similar to those in previous years except that we eliminated all advertising and the gossip page. STUDENT COUNCIL Jack Keith Hallowell Barbara Anne Johnston Virginia Bruce Chester Severance John Kuzma Billy Tschirgi Maxine Weber Mr. Burch President Vice President Secretary Treasurer 11 and 12 9 and 10 7 and 8 Sponsor The Student Council is a representative body consisting of delegates from the classes from the seventh to the twelfth grades. There are seven members of the Student Council: three Seniors, one Junior, one Sophomore, and one Eighth grader. There is a regular meeting every two weeks, and special meetings whenever necessary. The first president of the Student Council was Thomas Doyle. As he left school, his place was filled by Bob Rubottom, the former vice president. Then Jack Hallowell was elected vice president. But as Bob was very patriotic, he left to become a flying cadet. Jack Hallowell succeeded him as president. Barbara Anne Johnston was then elected vice president. Our first sponsor was Mr. Vanderburgh. He was succeeded by Mr. Burch. The Student Council is a governing body. It sets dates for school parties and decides questions pertaining to school welfare. It prepares children for self-government in later life. R. H. S. ALUMNI 1926 Louise (Rhode) Pryde Dorothy (Currie) McLean Andrew Hassey 1927 Vieva (Paulus) Jeffers Cecil Paulus Gerald Osgard Ben Underwood Clifford Reed Vera (Snow) Jensik Winfield Jeffers 1928 Dorothea (Paustian) Brockschmidt Esther (Currie) Leitner Jay Mattox Adrien (Holmes) Daniels Mabel (Walker) Harrington 1929 Sarah (Schilreff) Hert Dana Osgard Ida (Barker) McLean Leo Sikora 1930 John Black Ruth (Rhode) Sinn Virginia (Grayson) Bocklett Aubrey Grayson Joe Washut Rosie Washut Margery Young 1931 Hazel (Rawlings) Black Chris Paustian Marty Osgard Mike Gazur Dorothy (Snively) Muresach 1932 Clarence Paustian Julia Sicgoski Herbert Melby Otto Schilling Barbara (Gorball) Graffery 1933 Bill Hibbs Francis Rawlings Margaret Melby Ray Osgard Iva (Sonners) Morris 1934 Robert Rhode Florence (Gorball) Kersey 1935 Byron Rawlings Charles Smith Thelma (Paustian) Allen 1935—(Cont’d) William Schilling Rudy Schilling Leah Shermin Burrell Grayson 1936 Lila (Lindsey) Smith Clara Cobb Grace Hassey Bohumir Benes Harold Cole Eddie Leis Charles Stueve Helen (Fitzpatrick) Jeffers Carol Reed 1937 Anna Kuzma Paul Paustian Henry Dierks Flora (Strait) Court Leonard Schilling Roma (Stephenson) Leis 1938 Evan Dierks Lois (Paustian) Washut Charlotte (Johnston) Saltmarsh Gladys (Masters) Fly Elenora Schilling 1939 Edythe Kuzma Winnefred (Rhinehart) Rice Wilbur Jester Robert Rawlings Arthur Schilling Lawrence Hood 1940 Alice Jean Black Helen Irene Cable Betty (Doyle) Klinkosh Estella (Fackenthal) Stephenson Robert Graham Fred Hauf Carrie Lee Jester Helen Ruth Johnston Opal Newlon Pearl (Newlon) Kukuchka Faye Schilling Nellie Strait 1941 Mary Hood Muriel Dierks Kathryne Weber 1942 Barbara Anne Johnston Chester Severance Jack Keith Hallowell Earl Kwallek - - ■ -- ■ - -� ■� � +' ■ ' T r OUR ADVERTISERS ♦ Ranchester Ranchester Garage and Shop Virgil Graham. Prop. N. U. Bar and Lounge Claude Luce, Prop. Black and Johnson Cold Storage Plant Fresh Meats and Groceries V. C. Johnston Lumber and Hardware Everything for Better Homes Gateway Station Sovereign Service Ranchester Service Station Burlington Bus Depot W. S. Tschirgi, Prop. Ranchester State Bank --- ------ Sheridan Wyoming Hatchery Lew Smith Service Station Green Plumbing Company Brouillette's Sheridan Greenhouse Company The Jersey Creamery I)r. Crane Sawyer’s Stores, Inc. Sheridan Motor Company B. O. Bentley Vaughn and Ragsdale Reed Mortuary Northern Seed Company Hagele Jewelers Stevens, Fryberger A Co., Inc. Otto F. Ernst, Inc. C. J. Hein, Optometrist Sheridan Commercial Co. San-i-Dairy Superior Laundry Dr. Duncan J. P. Croflf Co., Inc. OUR ADVERTISERS Sheridan First National Bank Sheridan Brewing Company City Cleaning Dyeing Co. Salt Creek Freightways Sheridan Press Kibben Hardware Brown Walgreen Agency Drug Company Harry Bryan New Method Shoe Shop Dan George, Prop. Bank of Commerce Complete and Modem Banking Service Rochford Studio Dr. E. G. Denison Sheridan Flouring Mills, Inc. Ideal Cleaners and Dyers Thrifty Drug Company Modern Shoe Shop Sheridan Stationery Company Mills Company Champion’s Funeral Home Mervin Champion Sheridan Beauty College Harry Robertson, Prop. Star Publishing Company Publications—Job Printing KWYO—1400 on your dial Big Horn Broadcasting Co. ----- Dayton Mountain Inn Stockman’s Bar Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hanft. Prop. Denver Sherman, Prop. Comer Grocery Ethel Wilson, Prop. -------4� ------- We wish to take this opportunity to extend our sin- cere appreciation to the business men whose names appear in the Advertising Section. Only by means of their co- operation and loyal support, is the publication of this 1942 Rustler possible. —69— Snapshots and Autographs Snapshots and Autographs s'. • 'x i '• , r V -r- - V . ■ -- % ! . . jS ' A'' J . ' -- ' - ,3T- Ht • f4 ’ x- -; V .. ' - „ jr-4 -y'■: ■ ■ • '• ____________