Ranchester High School - Rustler Yearbook (Ranchester, WY)

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SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY In the summer of 1953 I decided to take a lengthy vacation. I had no idea where or how I wanted to spend it, but I thought and thought and finally came to the conclusion that it would be wonderful if I could visit my “old classmates” once again, and that is what I did. My first stop was in California where I visited Anna Kawulok, who was working in a defense plant as a welder, and a very successful one, too! Anna was proclaimed “Champion Welder Lady of Her Yard.” Traveling on to Oregon, I was made welcome at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Kuzma. John had acquired much fame since I last saw him, being known far and wide as an “expert aquaplane rider,” who had already ridden many times in festivals on the coast and in Canada. Salt Lake City, Utah, was my next stop. Here I visited Mrs. Scolder, the former Roberta Strait, now happily married to one of the most learned Professors in Utah. “Prof. Perpetual Scolder.” In Dallas, Texas, I was extremely surprised to find that Jack Kawulck was the owner of the largest Dude Ranch in that state. He was still single, but was rather seriously contemplating marriage in the near future. After leaving Jack in Texas, I journeyed on to Florida, where 1 was guest at the lovely home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bruce. Mrs. Bruce is the former Nina Johnston. Don was now an outstadning Lieutenant in the Navy Aviation Corps. I certainly enjoyed visiting all my old classmates, and when I had completed my trip, I returned to New York City once again to con- tinue the routine duties of a stenographer. La Vonne Mae Sperl. Page 14

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Seniors ENROLLMENT Don Bruce Roberta Strait John Kuzma La Vonne Mae Sperl Jack Kawulok Anna Kawulok Nina Marie Johnston MOTTO .... We can, we will. COLORS .... Red and White. FLOWER .... Red Carnation SYMBOL . . . B2 OUR CLASS: John Kuzma was our class president this year, and the vice pres- ident was Jack Kawulok. Don Bruce graduated in January. He was the secretary for the first semester, and we elected La Vonne Sperl as our secretary for the second term. Our student council representa- tives were Don Bruce and Nina Johnston. As a last word to the Juniors, Sophomores, Freshmen and Junior High, we leave the following message: “If we have set any good ex- amples, follow them, and also try to profit by our mistakes. Complete your high school education, and then, if possible, go on to college.” HOW IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN For four long years in high school I’ve toiled I’ve fought, I’ve tried, I’ve worked and fret For four long years I’ve studied and moiled All with the hope of what I might get. After four long years of studying With that one last goal in mind I’ve finally resched that final rating A Senior—wise, just and kind. HOW IT WAS For four long years in high school I’ve played I’ve fooled. I’ve flirted, I've monkeyed and slept; For four long years I've wearied and strayed Without any thought of what I would get. After four long years of fiddling Without any goal in mind There has finally come the awakening Gosh! I was almost left behind. Page 13

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SENIOR WILL i The Senior class of Forty-three Presents seven seniors bright as can be, They’ve labored on so endlessly, These bequeaths are given now with glee. II To the magnanimous class of Forty-four, We give to you forever more. The danged old school house, with the creaking floors, And the “Books of Knowledge,’’ and “Why We Are At War.” III Now to Anna Louise, who’s always gay, We leave the most popular songs of the day, So that she may continue in a most progressive way. IV What so fine could we leave to Bill, Perhaps Congas, gum, and our good will, Which is the dearest wish of our hearts to fill. ,« V To Virginia, who’s most studious and wise, We leave all the books as her prize. Because she’ll make good use of them before much time flies. VI And now this car so very new, We leave to Marion who, Will no doubt certainly enjoy it too! VII Next in line, is Dorothy, a very clever miss. To her we leave an enormous kiss, ’Course, we’re sure she’ll appreciate this! VIII To George who’s never seen in a riot. We leave serene pesce and quiet, The very essentials of perfect “delight.” IX Then there’s Mary Jane, the most winsome of souls. To her we leave green valleys and knolls, Because these are excellent places for strolls.! C n Page 15