Ranchester High School - Rustler Yearbook (Ranchester, WY)

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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

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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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COMMENCEMENT Commencement exercises for the class of 1943 were held at the Ranchester Community Hall May 20, at 8:00 p. m. The Processional was plgyed by Virginia Bruce, and the Girls Sex- tet furnished the musical numbers. Donald Bruce was the Salutatorian and Nina Marie Johnston was the Valedictorian. Mr. C. J. Oviatt presented the address. Mr. Burch presented the honors and diplomas. The gudience participated in singing the “Star Spangled Banner.” This was followed by the Recessional. BACCALAUREATE The Seniors of the Ranchester and Dayton High Schools held a joint baccalaureate service at the Ranchester Hall Sunday. May 16. Reverend E. J. Bernthal, Pastor of the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Sheridan, conducted the exercises. Both schools presented musical numbers. BANQUET The annual Junior-Senior banquet was held Saturday, May 15, at the club room. The Army Air Corp was used for the theme. The senior colors, red and white, were used for decorations. From the blue ceiling hung model air planes, while the place cards and menus were carried out in theme also. William Tschirgi of the Junior class was the toastmaster. John Kuzma of the Senior class gave the response. Musical numbers and solos were rendered by Dorothy Schreibeis, Anna Louise Cable, Mary Jane Walters, and Virginia Bruce. Nina Johnston read the Senior Will and LaVonne read the prophecy. After the banquet the Seniors, Juniors, Faculty members and guests attended the Owl show at the Wyo Theatre in Sheridan. » Page 16