Ranchester High School - Rustler Yearbook (Ranchester, WY)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1948 volume:

TO COMMEMORATE THE PASSAGE OF ANOTHER HAPPY YEAR, THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PRESENT THIS, THE THIRTEENTH ANNUAL TO BE PUBLISHED BY THE RANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL, RANCHESTER, WYOMING. CLOUDS PEAK PRINTERY PRINTERS - LITHOGRAPHERS SHERIDAN, WYD. RANCHESTER SCHOOL-1948 Here has been the scene of many pleasures and worth while pursuits, some struggles and lots of fun. Here we made many of our first decisions. Here we ful- filled, in part, some of the hopes of our families, teachers and friends. Here are the halls where friendships have been made that we hope will last forever. We love and respect our school. It is the center of our community’s interests and is a symbol of this district’s culture, ideals and sacrifices. So, in presenting the 1948 “RUSTLER” we review the activities of this school with the purpose that every friend of the smaller high school will be encouraged to help their school go forward and keep its place in a community. We hope these pages will help to demonstrate that our school is holding to the purposes for which it was founded and that we are meeting the obligations by filling a vital place in this community. To the many friends who have made possible the standards, progress and pleas- ures of The Ranchester School We Dedicate This Annual of 1948. Raymond Johnston, Editor. As adviser for the 1948 RUSTLER I wish to thank each one for the efforts, sug- gestions, and the fine cooperation you have all given. We hope THE RUSTLER reflects both the dignity and the hilarity of the year we’ve just had together. Someday this year which may seem long now, will be only a day’s sunshine that has swept across the hills behind you and has faded away. Sometime you will want to hum the old tunes over again and lift the heavy cur- tains of bygone days. Then, may THE RUSTI ER be useful to you as you sit by the fireside and try to remember the best times of your life—your school days. —John S. McCormick Congratulations from the School Board The Trustees of School District No. 33 extend congratulations to the graduating class of Ranchester High School, and best wishes to the undergraduate students. Our purpose is to provide the best school we can for you, and our wish is that every student will make the most of it. We hope you learn a great deal, and have a good time, too. Fred Lowell Lois Johnson Lee Davis The Heart and Soul of a Schoolhouse Our schoolhouse was built in the 1920’s. Since that time it has developed a heart and a soul which are made up of the people who have gone to school here. If it could talk, how much it could tell! This schoolhouse has seen the shining eyes of an eager young face, as a child starts in the first grade on the paths of education. Within this schoolhouse such traits as honesty, fair play, good sportsmanship and how to get along with people are devel- oped. These traits lay the foundation of our lives after we leave school. Our schoolhouse has seen the eighth grader graduate—one of our first goals in life. It is an onlooker to the shy, hesitant freshman entering high school for the first day. All the time, it is watching these children’s characters form and watching them overcome disappointments and hardships. Last, and the most glorious moment of all, is when it sees the proud flash in a senior’s eye as he reaches the goal he has been waiting, fighting, and working for for the past twelve years. The schoolhouse alone has seen the struggles, faults, and assets of these people. The soul of a schoolhouse is keeping these memories of the children who pass in and out of its doors each day, —Julia Mae Cable. I think the people of Ranchester have something to be proud of when their taxes go to support such a fine school as this town has. It has an excellent faculty—by this I mean they are helpful and understanding. They find time to help any pupil, not only in school, but in all community affairs. The school itself plays an important role in this small town, for it brings all the people together. The pupils of Ranchester are unusually loyal to the school. They take great interest in all sports and activities. Volunteers are never lacking when there is a job to do. With such a fine spirit, I know this school will continue to be important in the years to come. —DeLoris Edmonds, 10th grade. I like school because you can learn to serve your country. Without an education you would be helpless in the world trying to get a job. I am glad I have a free school to go to and that it is not like it is in most foreign countries where it would be impossible to get an education. When lessons seem hard I try to think how easy it is to become acquainted with all the other fellows and the teachers and what good times we have in sports and the other activities. —Eugene Fackenthall, 9th grade. So much is furnished us freely that we should never complain. Much time is spent in preparing teachers to teach us and we should really appreciate them more. American children should be grateful for the opportunities and the people should realize how much our schools are doing to prepare for America’s future.—Lorna King, 9th grade. 3 R. H. S. HONOR ROLL The Ranchester High School regrets that the Ranchester Alumni have not been able to keep up the fine organization they had a few years ago. For the many graduates who never continue into a university, Ranchester High School is the only Alma Mater they know. Even for those who do go on to college, we feel that the happy days of High School cannot be replaced or surpassed. It is, therefore, the duty of the school to keep in helpful contact with the graduates. The present school is proud of the names that yearly swell the alumni list. It is with pride that we remind you again of the most outstanding graduates of R. H. S. since the first class of 1926, and it is with special pride that we add to this Honor Roll the names of two outstanding students of the Class of 1948—Julia Ann Ly- man and Raymond Johnston. The following students have been awarded high school honor scholarships from Ranchester High School by the University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming: 1026 Louise Rhode Clifford Reed 1927 Vieva C. Paulus Gerald Osgard 1928 Esther Currie Jay Mattox 1929 Ida Bell Barker Dana Osgard 1930 Ruth Carrie Rhode 1931 Hazel Rawlings Marty Osgard 1932 Barbara Gorball Clarence A. Paustian 1933 Iva Sonners Ray Osgard 1931 Florence Gorball Robert Rhode 1935 Leah Lucille Sherman Byron B. Rawlings 1936 Helen C. Fitzpatrick Charles E. Steuve 1937 Anne Katherine 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 Ann Johnston Jack Keith Hallowell 1943 Nina Marie Johnston Donald Bruce 1944 Virginia Mae Bruce William S. Tschirgi. Jr. 1945 Vincent Paul Johnston Wanda G. Melby 1946 Georgiana Bruce Jared Russell Hallowell 1947 Dorothy Kawulok Bert Johnston 1948 Julia Ann Lyman Raymond Johnston Scholarship and Activity Auards Valedictorian Activities Anne Kuzma 1937 Paul Paustian ... 1937 Charlotte Johnston 1938 Evan Dierks . 1938 Edith Kuzma 1939 Wilbur Jester 1939 Helen Ruth Johnston 1940 Alice Jean Black 1940 Carrie Lee Jester Kathryne Weber 1941 Muriel Dierks 1941 Jack K. Hallowell ... 1942 Barbara Anne Johnston 1942 John D. Kuzma 1943 Nina Marie Johnston 1943 Dorothy May Sehreibeis 1944 Virginia Mae Bruce 1944 Marion Frank Wondra Vmcent Paul Johnston 1945 Frank Joseph Kawulok 1945 Georgiana Bruce 1946 Ben Sehreibeis 1946 Bert Johnston 1947 Jerrv Dierks 1947 Jan Lyman 1948 Raymond Johnston 1948 4 5 VIOLET BIRDIE Senior Class History Twelve long years ago, in the fall of 1935, ten little youngsters were seen trudg- ing along the streets and paths that led to the school where they were to begin the first step in life toward an education. Miss Highbaugh’s first grade students were Don John- son, Ray Johnston, Ruth Schreibeis, Pat McDonald, Ray Weber, Ernest Stueve, Patty Newlon, Pete Mauter, Jack Mauter, and Gladys Koch. The next year, in the second grade, the group consisted of the same “bright pu- pils” with the exception of Pete Mauter, Ernest Stueve and Gladys Koch who moved away. To take their places however, came Doris Kobbe, William Kukuchka and Earl Van- devanter. In their third year, Miss Josephine Adamy had the pleasant task of wrangling these model pupils. This year however, the class lost Jack Mauter, Doris Kobbe and Earl Vandeventer so the class dwindled down to seven. In the fourth grade John Bruce, Terry Conley and Bobbe Weber were added to the class which was then under the guidance of Miss Prudence Switzer. Our class had its largest enrollment in the fifth grade when John and Bill Penton were added to the list along with Raymond Focht and Richard Chapman. The pupils then under the supervision of Goldie Kopisch were: John Bruce, Terry Conley, Don Johnson, Ray Johnston, William Kukuchka. Pat McDonald, Patty Newlon, Ruth Schrei- beis, Bobby Weber, Ray Weber, Bill Penton, John Penton, Ray Focht and Richard Chapman. Mrs. Lena R. Seig took over our class in the sixth grade. We had then lost Bill and John Penton, Richard Chapman and Terry Conley. We’re upstairs at last! We added Betty Kuzma to our little group but lost Ray Focht to Clearmont. This year we had Mr. and Mrs. Burch and Miss Anne Kuzma as our teachers. In the eighth grade our once large group had dwindled down to eight, due to the loss of Ray and Bob Weber, Ray Focht and Pat McDonald. Melvin Arndt joined our class for this year. Our teachers this year wore Mr. Burch, Miss Kuzma and Mr. Barron. In our freshman year, our class shrank again to seven. William Kukuchka and Melvin Arndt dropped out while Betty Jo Olson came in. Our first high school teachers were Miss Kuzma, Mr. U. J. Korhonen and Mrs. Borne. During our sophomore year John Brjce moved away as did Betty Kuzma and Betty Jo Olson, leaving a total of five: Don Johnson, Ray Johnston, Ruth Schreibeis, Patty Newlon and Mary Lou Arno who joined our class that year. Mr. Korhonen, Miss Patsy Wallace and Mrs. Kovach were our teachers during this year. The eleventh year of our particular group found only four students remaining as we lost Patty Newlon and Mary Lou Arno, but added to our class Julia Ann Lyman. Our junior class therefore, consisted of Don Johnson, Ray Johnston, Ruth Schreibeis and Julia Ann Lyman. A new set of teachers t ok us over this year; they were Silas Ly- man, John McCormick, and Mrs. Belding an 1 Mrs. Aken. We made it at last! We’re seniors! O' the original ten students who started in the first grade twelve years ago, only three comoleted the twelve years in this school. We are Ruth Schreibeis, Ray Johnston and Don Johnson. We added another to our senior class this year when Violet Birdie joined us making the total count five, consisting of Don, Ruth, Ray, Violet, and Jan. Our teachers this last year of high school were, Mr. Lyman. Mr. McCormick, Mrs. Belding, and Mrs. Torbert. We have all had many good times du ing our high school days, especially during the last two years, and we shall never forgjt them or the teachers and fellow students who helped make them as they were. 7 JUNIORS---SOPHOMORES --- FRESHMEN KATHLEEN DICK REED DICK KRAMER DELORIS CATHERINE BOB JULIA ARNOLD ROBERTA THE JUNIOR CLASS Early in the school year we elected as our class officers: Dick Kramer, president; Dick Reed, vice-president; Kathleen Sperl, secretary; Bobby Hauf, treasurer. Motto: “Live and Learn.” Colors: Red and White. Flower: White carnation. Sponsors: Mrs. Torbert. The class has had good times together. In most of our subjects we have been grouped with the seniors. For our skit on “Stunt Night” we did a 1910 “Merry Olds- mobile” scene in pantomine that brought many compliments for its originality and humor. The most outstanding event of our school year has been our “Rustler’s Ball” on April 16. A spring theme was used. The hall was grandly decorated with pastel stream- ers and spring flowers. Balloons of various colors hung from the ceiling. Yellow roses were placed on the tables in bud vases and rose bowls. It was a gala affair and will al- ways be a happy memory. —Kathleen Sperl. THE SOPHOMORE CLASS The sophomore class has the distinction of being the most studious in the school and, therefore, holds highest average for scholarship. This does not mean, however, that we do not have as much fun as the others. We really surpass them on this too! Our officers are as follows: Julia Cable, president; Arnold Tschirgi, vice-presi- dent ; DeLores Edmonds, secretary; Roberta Goodill, treasurer, and Mrs. Belding, sponsor. Our most enjoyable social affair of the school year was a party, given in the Hall m November for the entire high school. For “Stunt Night” we presented our own Ar- nold Notsohotra in a series of soul scorching numbers that placed our act among the —Roberta Goodill THE FRESHMAN CLASS Last September twelve freshmen entered Ranchester High School. We chose Dale Schilling president, Douglas McLean vice-president, Lorna King secretary, and Bobbv Lyman treasurer. J Freshman subjects were: algebra. English, biology, home economics and world history. The thrill to us of being freshman was nothing as compared to the thrill the jun- iors and seniors had in initiating us. We were appropriately dressed for the occasion • Lorna and Bobby were the B. V. D. twins with their faces black and dressed in long un- derwear; Douglas and Bruce were the Hootehie-Kootchie twins, also in black face and modeled the latest m gunny-sack sarongs. Short flounce skirts and midriff blouses were very becoming to the two sweet girls—Frank and Tommy. Other costumes were equal- ly outrageous. To show how much we loved the seniors, the freshmen had to get down on their hands and say, Oh, mighty seniors, I am but a lowly freshman.” ,, , cocker contest was won by Douglas McLean—more crackers. Margaret won “ Gof rUttfe'To ”nteSt' BrUCe the gl0UP 3 danCe and B°bby entertained with The worst was soon over and that evening Tongue River Canyon. Some of the boys climbed Needle’s Eye while the girls prepared the lunch, year. we were given a first rate picnic at up Castle Rock to look through the This was one of the best parties of the We are the biggest class in school and each one has done his best to make this a more pleasant year for everyone. —Betty Lou Goodill 10 THE FACULTY JOHN S. McCORMICK 7th and 8th Grades MRS. PAULINE MOORE Intermediate Primary “During these years when good teachers have been at a premium, you have been truly fortunate to have been able to obtain a staff of such qualified teachers.”—Oscar C. Schweiring, Dean, College of Education, University of Wyoming. “If I could take you to some of the schools we see on our visits throughout the state you would be even more proud of your school and you would be especially grate- ful for your teachers. You are favored to have the excellent teachers who are yours in Ranchester School.”—Ray E. Robertson, Commissioner of Education, State Department of Education. .... Excerpts from talks to the student body. January 13, 1948. n 12 Junior High School This year has been a very successful one for the seventh and eighth graders. We have had three teachers: Mr. McCormick, our home room teacher, who taught social sci- ence and spelling; Mr. Lyman, who taught arithmetic; and Mrs. Belding, who taught English and reading. At the beginning of the year we organized a club which we called ‘“The Ran- chester Junior Rustlers” and w'hich we nicknamed “R. J. R.” We elected officers twice during the year and had two parties from the dues we collected. The girls organized a Junior Pep Club and elected the following officers: Dorothy Zawicki, president; Jeanette Kawulok, vice president; Barbara Fleming, secretary; Joan Johnson, treasurer; and Beverly Barbula and Joan Feidor, cheer leaders. They bought pep club hats that added a great deal to the appearance of the pep club at the games. The hats were yellow with purple lettering. We had some nice field trips last fall. We visited the places of historical interest near Story—the site of old Ft. Phil Kearney, the Wagon Box Fight, Fetterman’s Mas- sacre Monument and the fish hatchery. This spring we made a trip to Custer’s Battle Field in Montana. We saw Reno’s Battle Field, the National Cemetery and the old guns and uniforms in the museum. We also enjoyed a picnic dinner enroute. We have made a good rock collection from this neighborhood. In February we visited the Big Horn Coal mine. This spring we lost our friends, the Seders, who moved to Leiter. At the first of the year Tony Pelesky joined our eighth grade from Sheridan and everyone was glad to have him. Although Marian Seder had the highest spelling average before she mov- ed, Dorothy Zawicki and Barbara Fleming were nearly as high and represented us at the county spelling contest. We also took in the county choir and the track meet. Last fall we all went to see the stage play “Hans Brinker.” For our stunt on “Stunt Night” we put on a negro minstrel; “Lady Minstrel from Dixie” with Donald Graham as Molly Apple. We have had many nice times and have enjoyed both the studies and our teachers. —David Halowell, Don Kramer THE OUTSTANDING COMPOSITION FROM THE GRADE SCHOOL FOR THE YEAR: “WASHINGTON, THE FARMER AT MOUNT VERNON” We so often think of Washington as a great gen- eral and president that we almost forget he was one of the best progressive farmers in his day and, in many ways, the “Father of American Agricul- ture. We know that though Washington was call- ed away from his home during most of his life, he always longed to return to his “beloved Mount Vernon to live as a farmer. Washington was truly a “dirt farmer. Though he could afford servants, he enjoyed planting and harvesting with his own strength and he even mixed fertilizers with his own hands. He kept detailed ac- counts of all his many experiments. He was always looking for better methods and he imported new machines from England and even invented a plow of his own. He believed farming was the most im- portant industry in America. He wrote letters to other progressive farmers everywhere and toured New England looking for methods that he could take back to Mount Vernon. Long before his neighbors realized erosion was a serious problem. Washington was practicing soil conservation and studying the importance of grasses and pasture. Washington also worked out a plan for rotation of crops. His care of Mount Vernon showed his belief in keeping the wealth of the land that our nation today might inherit good soil. Washington’s love of agriculture was not limited to crops. He grafted his own fruit trees and vines and experimented with foreign fruits. He and his neighbors exchanged grafts and cuttings and the beautifying of Mount Vernon with all kinds of shrubs and flowers always delighted him. (Continued on Page 28) 13 INTERMEDIATE ROOM MRS. PAULINE MOORE. Teacher INTERMEDIATE ROOM ENROLLMENT SIXTH—Jon Davis, Doris Hauf, Dorothy Hauf, Norma Hauf, Richard Lyman, Mary Lou Pelesky, Tom Puett. FIFTH—Frances Birdie, Joseph Fiedor, Robert Kramer, Robert Seder, Charles Belding, Edward Keller, Darryl Lowell. FOURTH—Barbara Addleman, Larry Cook, Jack Fleming, Donald Hauf, Eddie Kukuchka, Nancy Roswadovski, David Schreibeis, Larry King, Helen Ann Pelesky, and Edna Keller. We have had a busy year and have enjoyed our classes. We have had some nice field trips last fall and were taken to see “Hans Brinker.” We had wonderful trips to the Bird Farm and to Eaton’s Ranch and to visit the Freedom Train. The fifth and sixth grades accompanied the seventh and eighth grades on the trip to Custer’s Battlefield. Everyone had a good time in art and we made some good plaster casts which we painted for souvenirs of our school year. For music we joined with either the primary or the junior high. Most of us attended the county choir. The fifth and sixth social study class went upstairs to have Mr. McCormick for their teacher. We had some good talks from some of the high school students. The best was Douglas McLean’s who told us about Joan of Arc. Darryl Lowell made the most trips to the library and read the most books. In the nation-wide Every Pupil Tests, given Jan. 8, the fifth grade ranked among the highest 35% in arithmetic. Thus, by this standard, proving themselves the best math class in school. Robert Kramer was highest. In the sixth, Richard Lyman and Jon Davis, and, in the fourth, Barbara Addleman ranked highest. The year’s honor roll included each of the above and Helen Ann Pelesky and Dar- ryl Lowell. PRIMARY ROOM ENROLLMENT John Fiedor, Bertie Graham, Gary Kramer, Bonnie Lewis, Alixe Paulus, Nancy Puett, Charles Birdie, Joyce Cook, John Jolovich, John Puett, Clayton Schilling, Gary Bo- cek, Peter Davis, David Ferguson, Ed Fiedor, Clifford Kaufmann, Lyle King, Barbara Lewis, Marcia Masters, Jack Paulus, Robert Prill, George Wondra, Tommy Belding, Rog- er Egan, Lou Ann Adkins, Wayne Keller, Edward Seder, Richard Seder, Jerry Seder. In January our teacher, Mrs. Nalivka, became sick and had to tell us good bye and go to her home in Monarch for a rest. We felt very badly to have her go because we all loved her very much and didn’t know how school would be without her. We were all sor- ry for any noise we had made even though we had never meant to be noisy. Mrs. Doris Olson then came to be our teacher. We knew her because she had tak- en Mrs. Nalivka’s place some times so it wasn’t long till we were just as happy in school as ever and we hope Mrs. Olson will be our teacher next year. She helps us get our les- sons and sees that we have good times too. We couldn’t give our Christmas operetta because so many had the measles but on stunt night we sang songs and gave the “Rye Waltz.” We decided Gary and Alexie were the best dancers. On Halloween we joined with Mrs. Moore’s room for a good party and on Valen- tines Day we again had a nice party together. Our Easter party we had by ourselves as it was Charles Birdie’s birthday and his mother served refreshments. We attend “Hans Brinker,” the County Choir and visited the Freedom Train. Charles Birdie won the marble championship for our room but as he was sick he couldn’t go to Sheridan for the contest. All of us have had a good time in school and like our studies and our teacher. 15 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT Ranchester school is proud of the remarkable progress and effective functioning of the commercial department and of the efficient, thoroughly business-like training that has been given here. During the year seven new typewriters have been added to the five purchased last year. The department was further improved by its removal to the principal’s office, where supervised practice is possible at any time the student has a study period. Here, too, duplicating machines are readily available and throughout the year the students have been called upon by school and community organizations to turn out circular letters, program booklets, banquet place cards, special tickets, and rou- tine announcements. Once each six weeks the typing classes have had the responsibility for production of an issue of the school paper. The commercial course at Ranchester offers Typing I and II each year, with Book- keeping and Shorthand being offered alternate years, and Office Practice following a year of Typing and Shorthand. Business English is incorporated in the Typing and the English classes. MUSIC Though Ranchester has been unable to obtain a regular visiting supervisor, music has been a regular part of the school’s program, with special attention given the lower grades. Mr. McCormick has assisted all departments in all programs of the year and we felt that a well trained group participated from Ranchester in the Sheridan County Choir in May. Although nearly everyone learned the required songs, usually we sang merely to enjoy it and we learned many new songs in this way. A number of creditable performances were given during the year: When the high school girls entertained their mothers, a group of old favorites were sung. Another group of western songs, sung by the “Pep Club” for “Stunt Night” was especially well received by the public. When the primary operetta was cancelled because of measles, we improvised a short Christmas program centering around music. The school greatly appreciates the competent assistance of Anna Louise Cable in helping this and other school affairs. In April she gave freely and willingly of her time to train the FHA girls in a group of songs which was presented over KWYO. These girls also sang for the graduating exercises. HOME ECONOMICS The Home Economics class, though small, has been one of the most pleasant classes in school. Taught in utmost informality we have enjoyed each project to the full- est. This year’s course began with a history of costuming and has since centered on sew- ing and home decorating. However, we have done some serving and had experience in cooking for large numbers through serving some Rotary dinners. • Our department has been improved by the addition of two new Singer sewing machines. THANKS Most sincere thanks and appreciation go to our helpful Sheridan Carnegie Libra- ry librarian, Mrs. McClintock, and her congenial and willing assistants, Mrs. Moss and Mrs. Stuart. The teachers have felt free to call upon the library for any number of books and references for the many units and papers required by the various courses throughout the school year. As a small school is never able to keep up a suitable reference library, we have come to think of Sheridan Carnegie Library as an essential part of our school’s life. Mr. McCormick alone checked out approximately 285 books during the school year. It is pleasant to record also that no books were damaged or lost. Our friendly relation with the library has been indeed pleasant! Another essential friend to our school year has been Mrs. Hazel M. Conley, who has at all times been available for help, advice and encouragement. The efficiency with which she has managed her office and the policies she has instituted have been a benefit to all of us. A word of praise or cheer is ever an impelling force in school relationships and Mrs. Conley has the ability to inspirit both the teachers and the pupils with whom she comes in contact. 17 Our Outstanding Honor Student The Ranchester High School student who has won the greatest honors of the year and had fun doing it is Ruth Schreibeis. Ever since Ruth was ten and decided to start 4-H Club work she has succeeded in winning rib- bons and honors that have placed her high among Wyoming 4-H Club girls. In the last three years she has been Sheridan County’s clothing champion. This summer she entered in the Sheridan County Style Review, a wool gabardine suit which she had made from cloth won as a prize in the 1946 Style Review. This suit placed first. At the State Fair at Douglas in Sep- tember this suit, entered as her 4-H Club clothing project, won first in the state for “championship in dressmaking.” This entit- led her to represent Wyoming in the 4-H Na- tional Congress in Chicago, November 30 to December 5. Ruth was one of 23 Wyoming delegates who represented the winners in various 4-H projects. In addition to seeing all the national ex- hibits Ruth was royally entertained by large business firms and prominent people. She was one of forty-six participants in the big style review which was held for educational purposes as the delegates were not in com- petition. Ruth’s outfit, shown here, is a dark green all wool gabardine, made with a six gore skirt and a fitted jacket, trimmed by putting the shoulder darts on the outside. Ruth used a silver button and pin to set it off. The total cost of this winning costume is $40.38. Ruth was also chosen as one of four girls in the state to represent the 4-H clubs at the Wyoming Wool Growers Association, held in Rock Springs, November 11-13. Here fifty Wyoming girls, as guests of the association, contested in a style review. They represent- ed 4-H, FHA, and other state home economic organizations. After an elegant banquet and a thrilling contest, Ruth was one of six chosen to represent Wyoming at the Na- tional Wool Growers’ Association, held at Salt Lake City, Utah, January 26 to 30. At the contest in Salt Lake, Ruth was guest of the auxiliary of the National Wool Growers Association and in the thirteen-state style show and home sewing contest Ruth placed in the second high group of six and in addition to the finest of entertain- ment, was given a prize of a $50 U. S. Savings Bond. In addition to these fine trips and honors, Ruth won two purple ribbons on her entries of a rose rayon dress and a blue wod dress at the Sheridan County Fair last fall. The rose rayon dress was then entered at th' Pacific Livestock Exposition at Portland, Oregon, where it won second place. OUR OUTSTANDING WINNER 18 Best Poems from Our School Year • SUN AND CLOUDS Boys and girls come out and play, The jolly sun is out today. Come one. come all. It s too nice to stay When we can play the day away. The sun is gone; only clouds to see The wind is whipping, wild and free. Come one, come all. Such fun to be Chasing snowflakes gay as they flash past me. —Barbara Fleming, Grade 7. • MY OPIONION ABOUT THE NEW LOOK My opinion is that this so called ‘‘new look” Should be thrown in the river with rod line and hook. I walk down the street and every one stares! Oh Brother! That “new look” just gives me night mares! Now the hem is twelve inches away from the floor. Why didn’t they just add on twelve inches more? One woman wore it and they all had to copy. But not me: it looks too slovenly sloppy! Let’s rebel and revolt; may we be given strength To insist that they keep the hem at knee length. Since we don’t understand it. at least this girl begs That they don't try to pull the wool over her legs. —Betty Lou Goodill, Grade 9 I am thankful for A mountain blue ’gainst a distant sky. A deep valley, a rolling plain; Trees by a lake and birds that fly; A golden field of grain. I am thankful for The cold, clean softness of the snows; A blue flower; a bud in spring; The zephyr breeze that gently blows; For all that nature has to bring. —Julia Ann Lyman, Grade 12 • “BLESSINGS” Sometimes we think our troubles are many And our burdens too much to endure. Then, if we’d stop and reflect on our blessings We’d be much more contented, I’m sure. We could look to the west, to the towering Big Horns Reflecting the gold of the sun’s early rise Or to glistening peaks, standing so stately ’Gainst the star studded vastness of midnight blue skies. Just to live in your home in the valley you love And to worship and work as you please Long ago our forefathers—the Pilgrims, Died for such freedoms as these. So, when you are weary and tired of it all Think o’er these blessings named through And you'll find you can change this dreary old world From a dark to a more rosy hue. 19 —Julia Mae Cable. Grade 10 OrooviL� , Oav Pu 20 BASKETBALL The Ranchester Rustlers, under the splendid coaching of Mr. Lyman, enjoyed a very busy as well as successful season this year in winning 23 out of 33 starts. Opening their season on Dec. 2, the Rustlers started out right by defeating Lodge Grass, 32 to 19. The Rustlers got off to a fast star t and managed to hold their lead throughout the game. Dec. 12 and 13 found the Rustlers shooting their way into the pre-season tourna- ment at Clearmont. The Rustlers squeezed out a 21-20 win over Arvada in the first round. Then in another close game, Big Horn was defeated, 21-19. The Rustlers then dropped a 14-26 decision to the strong Clearmont Panthers but came back to beat Ar- vada again 38-20 for third and fourth places. On Dec. 15 the Rustlers downed the Dayton Elks in a practice game, 30-23. The Rustlers played host to Lodge Grass on Dec. 17 and were defeated by a strong last half rally on the part of the visitors. Despite a 13 point lead which the Rustlers held at half time, the visitors came back strong to take the game 38-33. The Busby Indians invaded the Rustler court on Dec. 19 but left on the short end of a 41-27 score. The Rustlers took an early lead and were never threatened. January 3 found the Rustlers tangling with some of their old classmates—the Ranchester Alumni. The Rustlers took an early lead and won an easy victory 29 to 11. In a close, rough game on Jan. 6, the Rustlers downed the Sheridan Colts 28-24. The game was close throughout with only a few points difference at any time. The Rustlers rounded up the Big Horn Rams on Jan. 9 and sent them home on the short end of a 33-19 score. Clearmont played host to the Rustlers on Jan. 10. They played a little too rough too, in that they sent the Rustlers home on a 27-20 count. The Rustlers seeking blood after their defeat by Clearmont, found it when they managed to down the Dayton Elks at Dayton, 23-18. Again the Rustlers tasted defeat when they played host to the Arvada Pirates on Jan. 16. After a game which saw one team ahead, and then the other, all the way through, the Rustlers finally fell to the Pirates by a 27-25 score. Jan. 22 the Rustlers avenged a defeat when they “bobbed” the Upton Bob Cats in a rough and tumble game, 31-18. After getting off to a very slow start, the Rustlers managed to catch and brand the Rozet Mustangs with a 30-29 defeat on Jan. 24. Showing more of their usual power on Jan. 24 the Rustlers again handed the Ro- zet Mustangs a 37-22 defeat on the Mustangs home floor. The Upton Bob Cats out rustled the Rustlers on Jan. 30 to gain revenge and send them away on the short end of a 35-24 score. Jan. 31 the Rustlers again suffered defeat at the hands of the Moorcroft Wolves by losing a close one—23-20. The Rustlers staged a last half rally but were unable to overcome the 12 point lead held by the Wolves at half time. The Rustlers broke into the winning streak again on Feb. 3 when they defeated the Big Horn Rams 29-18 in a rough and tough battle on the Ram’s home court. Playing host to the Hulett Red from the visitors with a 46-15 decision. Devils on Feb. 6, the Rustlers took an easy w in 21 (Continued on Page 24) THE RUSTLERS RUSTLER “B” SQUAD 22 BABY “RUSTLERS” le Junior Rustlers started their season against Dayton on our home floor. The Rustlers scored 2 points against Dayton’s 20 and thus suffered our first defeat. Still with hopes high the Juniors met the Big Horn Rams and were turned back 4 to 26. The Junior Rustlers then played Holy Name. Much improvement was shown by the Rustlers but they were beaten 8-22. The Rustlers then went to Dayton and tied at the first but the last half brought defeat, 6-19. Then the Rustlers went to Sheridan to play Holy Name and were turned back in a fast ball game 12-16. The spell was broken when the Rustlers in a very hard fought game turned Day- ton 12 to 13. Then the Rustlers were downed by Monarch 17-34. For the last game of the season they put on a very exciting game in which the Rustlers defeated the Clear- mont Panthers 18-15. This brought the season to a close.—By David Hallowed. RUSTLERS SECOND TEAM The Ranchester Rustlers Second Team played nine games this season. They lost five and won four. Several members of the second team saw some action with the first team as well as with the second. They w7ere Dick Kramer, Bob McStay, Eugene Facken- thall, and Thomas Fiedor. These games were played in order to give the boys the ex- perience they will need in future years. Their schedule was as follows: Ranchester....19, Big Horn 9. Ranchester....20, Busby 32. Ranchester....13, Big Horn 12. Ranchester....14, Buffalo 8. Ranchester....25, Buffalo 29. Ranchester.... 7, Clearmont 14. Ranchester....12, Hill School 28. Ranchester....16, Hill School 18. Ranchester....24, I. 0. 0. F. 14. —Thomas Fiedor 23 BASKETBALL (Continued from Page 21) The Dayton Elks again tasted the sharp shooting of the Rustlers on Feb. 10 when they left the Rustlers’ court with a stinging 40-25 defeat. Gaining revenge from a previous defeat at the hands of the Moorcroft Wolves, the Rustlers downed the Wolves on Feb. 13, 35-27 in a hard fought game. The Rustlers also gained revenge on the Arvada Pirates Feb. 17 when they in- vaded the Pirates court and came home with a 28-16 victory. The Rustlers led most of the way through the game but were threatened several times by the hard fighting Pi- rates. Feb. 20 found the Rustlers playing one of their best games of the season and also one of the toughest. The Rustlers, in an avenging mood, started fast with the opening gun and after a nip and tuck battle all the way through, managed to defeat the strong Clearmont Panthers 48-45. This was one of the best games of the season and a real thriller for the spectators. The Rustlers invaded the Busby Indians court on Feb. 24 and after a knock- down-drag-out battle came home with a 26-27 defeat. The Sheridan Colts were the last of the Rustlers’ victims before the District Tour- nament. On Feb. 27, the Rustlers had little trouble in turning back the Colts on the lat- ter’s floor, 31 to 20. March 4, 5 and 6. the Rustlers journeyed to Gillette where they took part in the district tournament. In their first game of the turney the Rustlers downed the Hulett Red Devils 45-25. In their second game the Rustlers fell before the determined Arvada team 38 to 26. The Rozet Mustangs fell before the Rustlers 44-31 in a game in which the Rustlers earned the right to play for third and fourth place. The Rustlers, getting back into the swing of things, won third place and another trophy for the school by de- feating the Moorcroft Wolves 33-23 in anything but an easy game. This victory also entitled the Rustlers to take part in the State Tournament in Laramie on March 17-20. In their first game of the state tourney on March 17, the Rustlers battled a strong Shoshoni team on near even terms but were defeated 28-30. This was a very well matched game and was a real thriller. March 18. the Rustlers tangled with Ft. Laramie and had another close game. At the end of the regular playing time, the score deadlocked at 34-34, but after a three- minute overtime period the Rustlers were one point shy and lost their last game of the season 38-37. This defeat eliminated the Rustlers from the tourney. The basketballs, suits and other equipment are all packed away now and are al- most forgotten but the coaching and sportsmanship taught the boys by “Coach” Lyman will never be forgotten. Every credit goes to Mr. Lyman for handling and coaching the “Rustlers” through a successful season. We hope we’ll have many more like it—and bet- ter ones too. Arnold Tschirgi was the “bad boy” of the team in committing 78 fouls. Bob Hauf, however was close behind him with 71, followed by Doug McLean with 66 and Ray Johnston with 58. Ray Johnston, the Rustlers top scorer, was high point man in the district tourna- ment with a total of 58 points. He earned a berth on the “All Tournament” team at Gillette and was the only player from the Powder River District to receive honorable mention on the All State “B” Class Team. This team was selected by the coaches and officials of the State Tournament held in Laramie March 17-20. 24 The District Tournament as I Saw It About 6:30, March 4th, all the Pep Club girls were at the school. “Well, what are we waiting for?” someone said, which was silly, as our rides hadn’t arrived yet. We left at seven and thought we’d never get to Gillette but at 10:00 A. M. we arrived safely. We had cabins at the Kola Tepee. As soon as we got there Jan said, “You have to hurry! We have to get up that hill and yell for our boys.” So, we didn’t even unpack, but no one cared about clothes as we were having fun already. Away we went to yell against Hulett. After the first game we went back to our cabins. When we started to fix lunch, we found the stove was in one cabin and the food was in another. Too, every one’s suit- cases were mixed up but we finally got everything straightened out. I do not think any one got much sleep that night but we didn’t have any early birds. I think we might have had one but she knew better than to wake the rest of us. On Friday morning we practiced some new yells and initiated Violet as a third cheer leader. We all laughed so much no wonder we couldn’t yell at the Arvada game. Once it looked as if Arnold was saying his prayers but what really happened was he got his feet tangled with some one else. By this time Mrs. Torbert was sick. We still can’t get over how Don fixed some lemon juice for her! After the Rozet game we didn’t have much to do but we had a good time anyway. At the Moorcroft game we yelled until we couldn’t talk. It was the most exciting game we saw. The night of the finals some of the girls wanted to go to the games and some wanted to go to the show so we went in two groups. It seemed that some of the kids found attractions outside Ranchester, such as “people” from Big Horn, Sheridan, Moor- croft and Sundance. Even with the gamesover we still had fun and no one got much sleep Saturday night either. We left Sunday morning and, as tired as we were, it was good to be home. All the teachers were surprised to see us back in school Monday morning ready for study. But we still had a problem: we had to get the boys to Laramie. We saw that they got there to,, as we put on a special game to raise the money. We wish to thank our teachers, Mrs. Torbert and Mrs. Belding for the wonderful time they gave us. We also want to thank the drivers of the cars, Evan Dierks, Mr. and Mrs. Vint Johnston and Mr. Torbert. I hope the basketball team of next year will come home with first place. Too, I hope the boys and girls have as much fun as we did this year. Best of luck to the team and the pep club! —Ruth Schreibeis TIIE SEASON’S RECORD Player— Games Played Fouls Free Thi Made Field Go Made Total J Points Rav Johnston 34 58 88 169 426 Arnold Tschirgi 31 78 18 65 148 Dale Schilling 34 26 17 60 137 Douglas McLean 33 66 33 42 117 Bob Hauf 31 71 18 44 106 Robert Lyman 33 41 14 41 96 Bob McStay 15 26 4 23 50 Don Johnson 33 49 12 15 42 Eugene Fackenthall 15 19 8 13 34 Dick Kramer 20 19 5 21 47 Ray Kawulok 15 13 3 6 15 Dick Reed 12 12 0 4 8 Thomas Fiedor 15 8 2 2 6 Bruce Portwood 10 1 2 1 4 Frank Kukuchka 3 1 0 0 0 Dec. 2—Ranchester 32, Lodge Grass 19. Dec. 12-13— Ranchester 21, Arvada 20. ‘Ranchester 21, Big Horn 19. Ranchester 14, Clearmont 26. ‘Ranchester 38, Arvada 29. Dec. 15—Ranchester 30, Dayton 23. Dec. 17—Ranchester 33, Lodge Grass 38. Dec. 19—Ranchester 41. Busby 27. Jan. 3—Ranchester 29, Ranchester Alumni 11. Jan. 6—Ranchester 28. Sheridan “B” 24. Jan. 9—Ranchester 33, Big Horn 19. Jan. 10—Ranchester 20, Clearmont 27. Jan. 13—Ranchester 23. Dayton 18. Jan. 16—Ranchester 25, Arvada 27. Jan. 22—Ranchester 31, Upton 18. Jan. 24—Ranchester 30, Rozet 29. Jan. 29—Ranchester 37. Rozet 22. Jan. 30—Ranchester 24, Upton 35. Jan. 31—Ranchester 20, Moorcroft 23. Feb. 3—Ranchester 29, Rig Horn 18. Feb. 6—Ranchester 46. Hulett 15. Feb. 10—Ranchester 40, Dayton 25. Feb. 13—Ranchester 35, Moorcroft 27. Feb. 17—Ranchester 28, Arvada 16. Feb. 20—Ranchester 48, Clearmont 45. Feb. 24—Ranchester 26, Busby 27. Feb. 27—Ranchester 31. Sheridan “B” 20. Feb. 4—“Ranchester 45. Hulett 25. Feb. 5—“Ranchester 26, Arvada 38. Feb. 5— Ranchester 44, Rozet 31. Feb. 6—“Ranchester 33, Moorcroft 23. Mar. 17—“‘Ranchester 28, Shoshoni 30. Mar. 18—‘“Ranchester 37, Ft. Laramie 38. Games played in Clearmont Tourney. Games played in District Tourney. “ Games played in State Tourney. 26 J- to to ►- CO JO eo ZO .U to Avera e Per Game PEP CLUB JUNIOR PEP CLUB R. H. S. PEP CLUB The Pep Club has been a busy organization this year. There are fourteen mem- bers including their sponsor, Mrs. Torbert. At the first of the year the club decided to get uniforms for the entire Pep Club. After much debating we decided on white sweaters and dark skirts. Our cheer leaders, Jan Lyman and Helen Kukuchka, wore purple swing skirts with gold satin blouses. Each girl had a purple and gold beanie. The sale of pop and candy at the home games gave us enough money to finance our trip to the Gillette Tournament March 4, 5 and 6. There were ten girls and two chap- erons present at the tournament. This was, of course, the climax to our year’s activities. At the first of the year the Pep Club Girls were going to organize a tumbling team. We served Rotary dinners to earn enough money to get tumbling mats. For three weeks after we got the mats everyone worked hard at tumbling but then we became more interested in basketball and usually used our gym period for ball practice. The girls organized a basketball team which played the seventh and eighth grade boys twice and won by a small margin both times. To help earn enough money for the Rustlers to go to Laramie we divided our team and played against each other. The games were well supported. Although the 47-48 Pep Club was unable to become spectacular in tumbling, we learned to do forward rolls, head kips, pyramids and head stands, which will give us a good start next year. —Violet Birdie WASHINGTON, THE FARMER AT MOUNT VERNON (Continued from Page 13) Washington was a stockman as well as a farmer. He branded his own cattle, was especiaUy inter- ested in fine horses and improved his droves of sheep and hogs. It was Washington who first gave farming a dig- nity and position worthy for the best of men to fol- low. It was he who made it a science. It was he who encouraged agricultural education and farm journals. The beautiful Mount Vernon farm is just as much a monument to his greatness as the monu- ments on the battle fields that are made of stone. DOROTHY KAWICKI, Grade 8 (Submitted to the D.A.R Essay Contest to be judg- ed May 15, 1948, as the representative paper from Ranchester school). 28 Future Homemakers of America President....... Wee-President .. Secretary ...... Treasurer ...... Parliamentarian Editor.......... Historian ...... Song Leader..... Helen Kukuchka Betty Lou Goodill . Roberta Goodill ....Kathleen Sperl ..Catherine Fiedor Julia Ann Lyman ...Julia Mae Cable ....Carol Zawicki Adviser—Mrs. Mary M. Belding Chapter Mother—Mrs. Margaret Barbula Colors—Red and White Flower—Red Rose Motto—“Toward new horizons.” When school let out last spring, FHA work was still carried on through the sum- mer with the aid of our chapter mother. Our summer projects consisted of serving at a country sale and giving a style show of our summer sewing projects. Later the pro- jects were shown in the Sheridan County Electric window. This fall the FHA girls donated a new electric sewing machine to the school home economics club. This was considered our community project. Representatives of the Ranchester Future Homemakers of America, and their ad- viser left on October 11, 1947 for the district FHA meeting held in Gillette. The pur- pose of this meeting was to elect district officers. Helen Kukuchka was elected district secretary. We were all very proud of her for bringing this honor to our chapter. Next year the district meeting will be held at Ranchester. During the Christmas season the FHA girls sold Christmas cards in the commu- nity. The money which was made from this project helped to send representatives from our chapter to Laramie. One of the purposes of the FHA is to be active in affairs of the community. One of the most successful community projects was our serving of the Rotary Christmas din- ner. We persuaded some of the boys to help with the dishes. Aside from the experiences of seeing the Rotary at its best and proving our abilities to this organization, we en- joyed a good meal ourselves and had a pleasant time together. The state FHA convention met at Laramie April 2 and 3. We sent as delegates, Helen Kukuchka, Roberta Goodill and Lorna King. They stayed at the Hudson dormitory on the University campus. The entertainment while they were there consisted of a lunch- eon, a formal banquet and an evening of square and folk dancing. The purpose of this meeting was to elect state officers and review the year’s work. They also elected a can- didate for each chapter, to attend the National FHA meeting which will be held in July at Kansas City. In April we gave a fifteen minute musical program over the KWYO radio station at Sheridan. For the success of this program we thank Anna Louise Cable who helped us select the songs and taught us how to sing them. Our program included “La Golin- drina” by Serradell; “Home Road” by Carpenter; “Merry Life” by Luigi Denza; “Whis- pering” by Schonberger and Cole Porter’s “Old Fashioned Garden.” —Julia Mae Cable 29 THE JUNIOR'SENIOR PLAY The Junior and Senior classes kept a record crowd laughing for two hours on the evening of October 24, 1947, when they presented “Meet the Folks,” one of James F. Stone’s three act comedies. This play was selected, not only because of the adaptability of the plot to the stage, but, also because it gave each member of both classes a part. The plot was woven around the typical American family of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, their effervescent son, James, their adolescent daughter, Mary Jane, and their young friends. James, on the same evening he wore his first tuxedo, became enfatuated with Hedy, the “new girl,” who was visiting in town. The complications arose when, at a party given in the absence of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Parker, the maid, gave the boys some advice on how to win a girl’s heart. The hilarious situations climaxed in a glorious “fight in the dark” and the surprise ending of learning that sophisticated Hedy was already engaged and, moreover, much too old, “nineteen, Gosh!” The cast was as follows: THE FOLKS! Mrs. Smith....................................................Jan Lyman Mr. Smith................................................. Bob Hauf James Smith ............................................ Don Johnson Mary Jane Smith .................................... Helen Kukuchka Parker, a wise maid, with some “knowledge of men’....................Ruth Schreibeis Chuck, a “big shot” with all the gals............................. Raymond Johnston Jewel, “The Girl Friend”.................-..........................Catherine Fiedor Harold, a nice boy, in love........................................... Dick Kramer Hedy, the sophisticated visitor from Washington.......................Kathleen Sperl Marta, a giggling, lisping girl...................................... Violet Birdie Gilly, “one of the gang”..................................................Dick Reed The cast was assisted between the acts by Roberta and Betty Lou Goodill, Bobby Lyman and Douglas McLean in two hill-billy numbers, and a musical reading, “The Usual Way” by David Hallowell. Don Johnson carried off the Oscar for our best actor of the year by his splendid interpretation of James Smith. But, although compliments were heard on every side for Don’s excellence in his lengthy part, hearty praise was given to the other characters, for it was obvious that each one was deserving of genuine commendation. The play, as a whole, was likewise complimented because of its suitability to the cast. THE STUDENT COUNCIL The student council is not one of the most important organizations in school be- cause our student body is small enough to meet in assembly to talk over and decide most of our policies, rules and plans. Several times, however, we have had occasion to meet with our principal and decide on some regulations. We, as individuals, also helped the various organizations who gave the Rotary suppers so that each group could raise funds for their expenses. Officers elected this year were: Raymond Johnston, president; Douglas McLean, treasurer, and Roberta Goodill, secretary. THE ANNUAL STAFF It has been a privilege and an appreciated honor to be the elected editor of the 1947-48 Rustler, but this issue from first to last represents the combined efforts of the' entire high school body. There has been a greater interest in the book because we feel it is our own product. In addition to preserving for ourselves an account of our happy school year that can be treasured as long as we live, we have tried to show the commu- nity and those interested beyond our community, what the school is accomplishing. Positions requiring extra time and effort are: Don Johnson, manager; Roberta Goodill, DeLoris Edmonds, subscriptions; DeLoris Edmonds, art; the Junior and Senior classes, advertising. —Raymond Johnston, Editor THE “RUSTLER” STAFF One of the 1947-1948 year’s proudest achievements has been the punctual quarterly appearance of the school’s newspaper, “The Rustler.” For this we have our editor. Jan Lyman, to thank. She has given much extra time to writing, editing and printing and this she has done in a pleasant, business-like man- ner. In addition to her worthy editorials, she has made the paper a well balanced representation from every department of activity in the school. One of the features has been the “Sniffing Puppy,” a column that gathers up the hidden secrets of school gossip and presents its findings to the readers. Jan has been ably assisted by Kathleen Sperl. assistant editor and DeLoris Edmonds who has done all the art work and is responsible for much of the originality that permits “The Rustler” to be adjudged one of the best school papers in the state. Mrs. Torbert has been the advisor for the paper and has been able to correlate much of the work with English ani typing. HOT LUNCH The fact that 8.953 lunches have been served through the Ranchester hot lunch program this year shows us that the program has been very successful. The children have enjoyed every one of he 2.250 quarts of milk and 1.000 loaves of bread used this year. Some of the food for the hot lunches was purchased through the U S D A Surplus Foods. Our tasty and varied menus throughout the year included cheese tomatoes, tomato juice, oranges, orange juice, dried eggs, prunes, raisins, sweet potatoes, four bushels of apples and four boxes of pears; also, 200 pounds of elk and 500 pounds of beef. The delicious meals were prepared by Mrs. Mabel Novakovich. The students wish to express their thanks to her for her hard work, interest, and time spent in preparing their meals this year. Mrs. Mabel Novakovich Another good friend to every one in school is our faithlul and loyal janitor, Mr. Wolfe. His has been a constant and tiring job which often required long hours. No doubt after muddy days l c has wondered if anyone ever thought of him during the day! The faculty and stu- dents. however, have appreciated the warm school and hall and the many little favors he has cheerfully done for all of us. —Violet Birdie 32 CLIPPINGS FROM THE RUSTLER” HANS DRINKER A special treat to the entire elementary school was their attendance November 6 of the professional presentation of their favorite story, “Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates.” This play was brought to Sheridan by the Sheridan branch of the American Association of University Women for the Children’s Theater. The play was dramatized by Clare Tree Major into six acts, each in its proper setting and cos- tuming. The children enjoyed the privilege of going back stage and shaking hands with the actors—an op- portunity which most people never experience. It took ten cars to include the whole school. The anti-climax of the afternoon was when the wrong children appeared in the wrong cars so that par- ents were waiting for children who had gone home with someone else. Black’s Store served as a dis- tributing nursery and first aid center for cold hands and feet. Even teachers—so used to that role of ‘‘The old lady who lived in the shoe” were a bit baffled, but eventually each little darling was safely and hap- pily delivered to his parent and we all lived hap- pily ever after.—November issue. —rhs— THE FRESHMAN INITIATION The sleepy little town of Ranchester was awak- ened Friday morning by yells and screams from the old garage at the corner. No, a murder was not being committed, but from the noise you would have thought so. Had you taken a look inside the garage you would have seen the cause of all the rumpus. Figures, slightly resembling boys, were running around in dresses, silk stockings, gunny-sack sarongs, short flared skirts and midriff blouses and, figures, somewhat girlish were dressed in big overalls, ragged shirts, hip boots and long underwear! While some were trying to manage big shoes, a few young artists in common street dress, were smearing designs on the faces, arms and leg of these queerly dressed people. The paint consisted of stove black mixed with grease, bright red lip-stick and runny hair oil. Had you inquired of one of these people what was happening they would have told you the seniors had collected the freshmen early so they could paint them up before school started since it was the day of FRESHMEN INITIATION.—Violet Birdie, September issue. —rhs— “GRANDADS” vs “DADS” January 3. one of the craziest and best basket- ball games ever seen was played in the R. H. S. gym. It was a game between the Dads” and the “Grandads” and was a thriller from start to finish. The “Grandads’’ team consisted of Charley Raw- lings. Vint Johnston. George Klopp, Bert Johnston, Bly Dickson, Harold Harter, and Ed Schreibeis. The “Dads” had such flashy men as Alf John- son. Phil Davis, Silas Lyman, Fred Lowell, Alec Barbula. Smokey Leon, Roy Prill and Nels Larson. Bert Johnston and Charley Rawlins were the “Hot Shots” of the rugged contest with Bert col- lecting 11 points and Charley 4. Afer a game that kept the spectators in a con- tinual uproar, the “Grandads” won over the “Dads” 15 to 7. This game was played as a high school benefil game to raise money for the athletic fund and vari- ous other funds.—February issue. —rhs— COMMUNITY STUCCOES HALL Ranchester community has concrete evidence that much can be done if everyone gets behind a pro- ject and cooperates to see it through. When Mr. Lyman told the high school students that the hall could be stuccoed if they would pay the cost of plaster and plasterers, they agreed. Rotary assured Mr. Lyman that they would be on hand to help, and the Woman’s Club volunteered to have plenty of fried chicken to feed the workers and their families. Preliminary work of building scaffolds and haul- ing sand, cement and various other items was done by the high school boys under the supervision of Mr. Lyman. The actual work of stuccoing got un- der way a little before nine o’clock Sunday morn- ing, September 14th. More than enough help was on hand and the job was completed by early after- noon. The men worked splendidly; the women served a wonderfully delicious dinner; and every- one enjoyed a day of good fellowship.—Sept, issue. —rhs— HUNTING SEASON IS HARD ON MOTHER “Hey, Mom! Where did you put my hatchet?” “You must have mislaid my hunting knife. Ma!” “Gee whiz2.’! Mom! It looks like you could leave a fella’s things where he can find them when he gets ready to go hunting!” These are a few of the many remarks that are heard on all sides when hunting season comes along. It always seems that Mother gets the worst end of this hunting deal. The men come in all in a fluster because they are in hurry to go hunting. They paw through the dresser drawers and closets looking for some of their warmer clothing. They turn the whole house in-side-out looking for their knives, hatchets and shells. All the time they are becoming more and more impatient and yell at mother, blaming her for putting their things where they can’t be found. Lo and behold! They find their equipment just where they left it. —Violet Birdie. Sept issue. 33 “WHY I AM GLAD AMERICA IS MY HOME” I will forever make America my home! This is a land of homes for all races and beliefs. That is what makes it such a good country. We all have an equal chance to make as much progress as pos- sible. No opportunity is closed to anyone. This alone, makes me grateful to call America my home! it is true that one spot in particular is my idea of all that a home in America can be—that is where the glorious mounains roll, but all forty-eight states are my neighbors and form a part of my American home! I feel at home because there is no supreme ruler and the citizens are all equal. This has made our country a symbol of friendship between various states and heritages. There is not perfect har- mony everywhere, but how much above all other nations are our blessings and our progress! Most of the rest of the world live in constant turmoil. I am grateful that my home in America is a friendly one. I am glad for the security in being a part of this great nation. I look, as do millions of our citizens, with appreciation toward Canada and Mexico. They are our friendly neighbors who trust in treaties for trade and mutual protection and improvement. I hope that my pride in America as my home will never grow too selfish to not be willing to include other peoples, everywhere, in the security that America means to the world. I hope the world can come to some understanding of the harmony among American homes. I hope that my American home, even as small as it is, will always play its part in bringing the world to some understanding as to what America truly is! Catherine Fiedor, 10th grade Ranchester High School Ranchester, Wyoming (This representative paper from Ranchester High placed first in the D. A. R. district essay contest, judged May 15, 1947). —rhs— WASHINGTON. THE MAN OF MANY TALENTS Distance tends to magnify greatness but the wise advice and fundamental policies of Washington con- tinue to prove of such foresight that we can scarce- ly overestimate him. Of course he had has faults and made mistakes but nothing could be written that would really do his talents full justice. He early achieved recognition through his suc- cess as a frontier surveyor. This gave him the ex- perience that made it possible for him to defeat and outwit Indians or armies from abroad. Because of Washington’s high place in military victories we have thought of him too much as merely a general. The truth is Washington was a great advocate of peace. When President, Washington’s neutrality, though it lost him many friends, saved this country from a fatal war. If I said bullets had a charm- ing sound, it was when I was young,’’ he wrote. A truer picture of Washington than one in milii- tary dress would be of Washington, the farmer in riding clothes, working and checking his many ex- periments on his plantation. When we think of the years he was called away to serve his country, we wonder at all he found time to do in managing his farm and other interests. When Washington was called to the presidency following the years of disorder, he faced an almost impossible situation. Perhaps his greatest achieve- ment was the assumption of states’ debts and financ- ing the nation’s credit. He carried over as national policy the same standards that he as a man had always practiced. One of Washington’s talents was his ability to pick the right man for the right place. Never were two men so opposite as Jefferson and Hamil- ton, yet their mutual admiration for Washington caused each to do his best to help Washington build the nation. How he hated the bickerings and jealousies of the quarreling factions! How he regretted the growth of political parties for he felt the dignity of the presidency should be above party. The im- portance of the precedents Washington set is still to be found in the president’s office, even though the years have changed conditions. Every depart- ment and ambassador looked to him for advice. By the time Washington retired he had succeeded in strengthening the federal power so that later dissentions could not wear down his work. To Washington we owe the foundation for our national defense, our network of highways, the plan for our nation’s capitol. soil conservation, and our policies in regard to other nations. Yet these are but a few of the far reaching monuments to his talents. It is true Washington was an aristo- crat and did not want the new democracy to be so free that it could be an anarchy. Only Washing- ton’s firm dealings with such affairs as the Wlhis- key rebellion’’ saved this country for a true democ- racy. Likewise. Washington realized what few Americans then knew—that French liberty was not American, nor Lafayette’s not Rochambeau's. but nothing more than despotism. America has had many heroes, and as history unrolls, will have many more, but Washington will ever stand as a representative of all that in his time, was great and good. —DOUGLAS McLEAN, Grade 9 (This paper was submitted to the Essay Contest of the D. A. R.. to be judged May 15, 1948). 34 LET'S ALL BE GOOD SPORTS There are places other than the basketball floor where principles of good sportsmanship can be appled. To visiting cheering sections we should extend the same courtesies that we would to an individual visiting our home. We wouldn’t interrupt a visitor while he is speakng. Should we interrupt a visiting pep-club in the middle of their yells. If we lose, let’s not alibi or gripe about it and if we win, let’s be modest and not gloat over it. It takes as much character to be a good winner as it does to be a good loser. The idea of basketball is to promote friendliness and goodfeeling between schools—not antagonism. —Jan Lyman. (February Issue) THE ANNUAL HUNTING EXCURSION One of the things that marks the opening of our big game hunting season is the sight of lowing herds of white faced cattle coming out of their summer pastures and down the mountain trails and roads. All cattle must be off the face by the first day of the season. The high school boys who go hunting are all in a bustle the last few days of school preceding the opening. They are all talking together, deciding where to go. When they get home, the first thing they do is to pester their folks with finding their supplies. But finally, after much confused looking and digging, everyone is equipped. Those who haven’t left the night before get up at all unreasonable hours of the morning to leave. Then the homes are quiet and peaceful until they return from a day to a week later. Some may have been lucky enough to obtain a deer, an elk or maybe even a bear, while others may have just enjoyed a vacation in the mountains. —Dick Kramer. (October Issue) AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL Have you ever traveled through America or along a quiet country road in your own little com- munity? Have you ever driven down the main street of a big city? If so. have you given thought to how beautiful your country is? Did you ever stop to think that if Columbus hadn’t braved the sea with his sailors in fourteen ninety-two you wouldn’t be where you are now? Some people think that it wouldn’t have been hard to have crossed the prairies with the fear of being killed by the Indians. If those people only knew the hardships faced by the people n the pioneer days! Did you ever think that if Washington and Rocham- beau hadn’t beat the British in seventeen eighty- one we wouldn’t be able to call this country ours? Had not a little group of men signed the Decla- ration of Independence we would probably be ruled by the King of England yet. Thanks to those brave people we can call this great nation our own. So help save, conserve and share. Thomas Puett (grade 6) Best original poems from our Primary-Intermediate Rooms: CHRISTMAS GEMS Santa Claus has a big fat belly That shakes when he laughs like a bowl of jelly And he has lots of toys That we’ll get if we’re good boys. I like to decorate the tree And I like to sing songs I’m as good as I can be And I don't like to do wrong. —David Ferguson. Santa Claus will be coming soon And he is very jolly The boys and girls sing songs “Now I’m going to hang my stocking, said Polly. —Barbara Lewis AT CHRISTMAS TIME You can tell when Christmas is coming Because everyone is happy and humming Before you know it is snowing And the fireplace is glowing. —Helen Ann Pelesky CHRISTMAS JOY On Christmas eve I am fine Sitting by the candle shine Waiting for Santa to arrive So I may see him drive. —Charles Belding Stockings are hung in every house The baby is sleeping. Not even a mouse On Christmas eve is peeking. —Marcia Masters (December Issue) 35 THE SCHOOL YEAR AS SEEN Through the Eyes of THE RUSTLER STAFF We dedicate to Our patient, unsuspecting parents who, with timid trust have kissed us good-bye each ntorning and sent us to school feeling that in our hearts there is a great, unquenchable thirst for only finer things . . . Our long suffering and baffled teachers who, with honest sweat have endeavored to instill us with finer ideals but who so little suspect the flagrancy of our minds . . . To enlighten these two classes of noble souls, so woefully an- tiquated as to life as it is lived in 1948 . . . 36 We present this section of The Rustler Raymond Johnston A DAY IN SCHOOL Our jolly school of R. H. S. Is a very good school, I must confess. Every day we’re here at nine And begin our lessons right on time. We have biology for our first class— (Just took a test and hope I pass!) Here comes the teacher for it’s English now. I’ve got mine done, though I don't know how. “Carol, stop talking about that freak; Control your temper, for Lorna’s to speak.” Oh! Oh! here comes another test I won’t get a “One” but I’ll do my best. Now we are all in study hall “Hey, Margaret, get on the ball! Don’t think, little chick, you can be so slick That I don’t know you’re flirting with Little Dick!” “Hey, what are you doing in study hall, Ray? Don’t you have any Spanish today?” Now at last it is time to eat. What are we having again—bread and meat? “No, we are having chili today.” “Oh, boy! We’ll all have seconds if we may!” How that half hour did go by! I wish that algebra hours would fly. “Lorna did you get your algebra done?” “No, I didn’t get a dog-gone one.” “Hey, Betty, what time is it?” “Only one more minute you’ll have to sit.” “Good, then it’s time for sewing Hey. Violet, where are you going?” “Who. me?To get a sewing machine.” “Oh, Carol, don’t be so mean! Where did you hide my spool of thread?” “What color was it, blue or red?” “I dont know where on earth it is Please tell me kid. Come on. Gee whiz! Never mind. There goes the bell.” So that’s about all there is to tell Save that this goes on day after day Only sometimes in a slightly different way. —Betty Lou Goodill, (9th grade) SOLILOQUY ON THE DAY AFTER FINALS (With apologies to Don Marquis) V iolet says: “I feel so dog-gone lazy I neglect what I oughtn’t to should! 0 n notions of work I’m so hazy L et me sleep—for my E yes are so hazy T hat I couldn’t to toil if I would.” B est not to speak more when 1 feel so silly. R un on e’re I say all I shouldn't to ought I) on’t believe my mind can stand thinking for I ’d break from under E ven the weight of a thought. R uth, Ruth, you are our prize U ’re prstty shrewd, I do surmise T o make a dress and get to tear II ere and there and everywhere. R eady. eager, with highest honors reeking, A lways after greater knowledge seeking, Y et, modesty forbids my further speaking! R obert, you must develop some more ambition O n finer things you should think! K ut, I hate ambition. Bob told me E ver. when the feeling creeps into my day. I R ush to my bunk, and I lie there T ill the feeling passes away. J ust the one to do the job U nder stress or strain L ikes to see the work well done I n time to stop and have some fun. A pt and ready; always willing; a friend to one and all. A lways to our Julie Ann for favors we must call. N ever refused a favor yet N ever known to fume or fret. M ortimer Snerd and Mackey, my boy A re to each of their masters a great pride and joy. C an both take their time when there’s something to say— K inda stall with a voice that just mutters away. WE WONDER IF: Kathleen is really immune to measles David will make as good a man as Ray The floors will ever stop squeaking Julia could get mad Dick believes all he says Mrs. Moore will ever quit the profession They thought those hair cuts made them look rugged. Bob will ever get caught up Mrs. Belding was eve rindecorous How long this has been going on. 37 School Calendar SEPTEMBER 4—Ten per cent increase enrollment in R. H. S. We meet Violet and DeLoris. Boys take inven- tory. Bruce Portwood welcomed. 9—Biology stroll. 12—Freshmen initiation and High School elections. 14—We all get together and stucco the gym. 18—Farm Bureau and Women’s Club give Teachers’ Reception. 22— Ruth wins State Dress Review Contest. Fall begins; ambitious boys work beets for money to buy new warm-up jackets. 23— 7th and 8th Graders make historical pilgrimage to Story and vicinity. OCTOBER 2 and 3—District W. E. A. meeting in Sheridan; Boy! No school! 6—Hunting season; Mr. Lyman declares legal holiday. 10—Some of the boys declare another legal holiday. 16—Douglas, the Scotchman, reported to have taken the corners on two wheels in order to save his tires. 24— Junior-Senior play, “Meet the Folks,” declared a great success. 27—Beverley: “Oh. I’d like to go, but I feel I should stay home and help mother with my home work.” 31—Primary-Intermediate Hallowe’en party. NOVEMBER 6— Elementary school attends play, “Hans Brin- ker.” 7— Boy Scouts of Troop 116 hold dinner. 12—Magazine subscription campaign. 14— Junior “Rustlers” give first school party of the year—great fun! 15— Dad vs. Grand-dad basketball game. Best of the season. 21—First series of those endless senior tests. Stunt night Arnold reveals hidden talents. 26—Boys give girls a party to pay losses on play sale. 30—Ruth takes oil for Chicago for National 4-H Congress. DECEMBER 2— Basketball season opens with Lodge Grass game at Lodge Grass. Rough? Whew! 3— Freshmen-Sophomore high school party. 8— Primary and Intermediate rooms hard hit with measles. 12- 13—Clearmont tournament. We win third place. Experience a never-to-be-forgotten climax. 19— Lodge Grass game here. 20— Ranchester Junior “Rustler” party. 22—School quiets down considerably as measles in- vade high school. Christmas play abandoned as Santa Claus, the Christmas angel, Brown Bear and the Elves break out. 24—Christmas vacation at last. JANUARY 1—Boys, she’s “leap year.” 5— Certain of the high school boys begin growing mustaches on the installment plan—a little down and then a little more each week. 6— Rustlers play Sheridan Colts here. 9— Rustlers play Big Horn here. (Real competition between the pep clubs!) 10—Rustlers lose to Clearmont there. 13— Ray Robertson explains his famous pencil story. He and Dean Schweiring compliment school. Rustlers play Dayton there. 16— Bob Hauf finally celebrates last year’s birthday. Rustlers play Arvada here. 17- 19—Semester tests; period of expectancy; oppor- tunity to astonish teachers. Some of the aston- ishments: Don admits writing “To My Beloved Master;” Betty Lou says “a pessimist is a pest who isn’t wanted;” Dick states the General Court” was a famous Indian fighter. 22-31—Period of hot and fast games: Upton, here; Rozet, here; Busby, here; Rozet, there; Upton, there; Moorcroft, there. 27—We lose Mrs. Nalivka but welcome Mrs. Olson. 38 FEBRUARY 1—Recovery from three days rest in Gillette. 3- 20—Basketball in full swing; Big Horn, there; Hulett, here; Dayton, here; Moorcroft, here; Arvada, there; and, the most tense game of the season—Clearmont, here. 14—Intermediate, Primary and Junior High each have Valentine parties. High School girls en- tertain their mothers. 24—Rustlers invade the north to play Busby. Great excitement about pictures. Typical re- mark: “But I don’t like any of these photos at all. I look like an ape!” . . . Well? 27—Rustlers play Sheridan Colts there. MARCH 4- 5-6—District basketball tournament at Gillette with the most closely matched teams in many years. 12—Basketball benefit game to finance Laramie trip. 17-20—State basketball tournament at Laramie. A real trip and the climax to a wonderful season! 21—It won’t be long now; first day of spring. Dis- cipline waning. APRIL 1—We get a holiday—April Fool! 2- 3—F. H. A. convention at Laramie. 7— University of Wyoming senior tests scientifi- cally given at Sheridan. 8— Oh! Not more! “Yes, Every-pupil achievement tests.” Can I last till May 14th? 12—Lorna, suffering with spring fever, in despic- able disposition. Couldn’t get up in time to primp! All sympathize. 15—THE “JUNIOR PROM!” So, you finally found a date! 17—County spelling contest 30—Sneak Day—another event of utmost success. MAY 1—Fishing season at last Sheridan County Rural Choir. 3— Music Week; F. H. A. Chorus presents radio program over KWYO. 7—Sheridan County track meet. 9— Baccalaureate. 14—The goal of graduation! End of the best year ever—complete with swell teachers, fun. and “lots of learning.” As we walk up to that stage with our four years’ accumulation of dignity, let there be at least one sincere phrase to which we all agree: “That sure wuz nice!” 39 40 THE RUSTLER” ART The “Rustler” picks: 1— “The Best Brains.' This picture is the one that is wholly serious. It makes one wonder why Heaven is so gen- erous with some people and so negligent toward others. Here you have the top honors for scholarship, sportsmanship, reliability and the best combination of brains and looks. 2— “The Most Likely to Succeed.” Now that’s because life’s troubles just can’t touch them. Note how cheerfully they carry their burdens. 3— “The Most Ambitious” Lorna King and Dick Reed, ambition personi- fied, here cheerfully clean up dirt thrown out of the high school windows. Ever restless, ever willing—ever puzzling. 4— The Most Remarkable” “The Rocket” adds that touch of bravado so necessary to the speed of a well equipped school; an advertisement to the world that Ranchester has arrived!” 5— The Freshman Initiation. 6— “The Best Dancers.” Lexie Paulus and Gerry Kramer carried off honors as best dancers on “Stunt Night” in their “Rye Waltz.” 7— “The Ranchester Hill-Billy Quartet.” Douglas McLean. Roberta Goodill, Betty Lou Goodill and Robert Lyman here re-enact the sentiments of their prize winning song: “Fight- in’ and Feudin’,” or are they “Courtin’ Peggy Jane?” 8— “The Most Exciting Event” This illustrates stop-over and blow-out between the first third place and another third place of the season. 9— “The Most Promising Class” The Ranchester Boy Scouts; Robert Lyman, assistant scout-master. 10— “The Biggest Elater” Donald Graham finishing off a light lunch with a touch of strawberry preserves and a few crackers. 11— “The Most Studious” DeLoris Edmonds and Dale Schilling, who with characierological outlook ol approbation against the nimrods as “lex talionis.” Here they consult Webster to see if there has been cognizance of an official or if he was merely oppugned. 12— “The Most Industrious” Our most spectacular worker—Don Johnson, snatching a moment’s rest after just having cut a ten acre lawn in twenty minutes. 13— “The Most Judicious” See page 43. 14— “The Most Spectacular” Arnold Notsohotra reenacting his ravishing performance of Stunt Night,” shown here singing “The Things We Did Last Summer” which sent the “Bobby-soxers” into action. Arnold is quoted as saying: Boy! Being kissed by so many girls certainly leaves its mark upon a man!” 15— “The Biggest Gossips” Margaret to Catherine: “Say, kid. do you know what I think I saw? It was him I know; that is, it must have been; etc. etc. punctuated with generous giggling. (Note repulsed expression on Catherine’s face.) 15—“The Oldest Couple” Sometimes mistaken for “the fightingest cou- ple.” Here these good old standbys are entering that cycle of good-will that followed a period of free-lancing during basketball season. And. if the Rustler” was Enquire”— Varga would present LORNA KING in “The Flight of Indian Sum- mer.” —rhs— THE “RUSTLER” ASSEMBLES THE IDEAL RANCHESTER STUDENT Ruth R epresentative good sport Bob L. DeLoris A bility Dick K. Violet N obility and courtesy Ray Jan C hances for success Don Roberta II onest good nature Bobby H. Carol E ase in making friends Tom Julia S tudiousness Arnold Lorna T ease Bob Me Betty Lou E ffort Dale Helen R eady wit Douglas —rhs— THE RUSTLER” POINTS THE WAY Turn south at the river road; turn left onto first road after crossing bridge. Follow winding road among trees out there where everything is awfully dark—if it is night, that is. You certainly are not a senior—or even a junior if you—well, you just haven’t lived—; you understand.—some—but not really. I'll be seeing you. 42 Classes as Seen Through the Eyes of the Rustler” Staff BIOLOGY: Biology would always be an interesting subject but it can be especially so when studied under a good teacher by students who are truly interested. This was the case when the Freshmen and Sopho- mores of R. H .S. became biology students. We studied the life functions, structure and composi- tions of many plants and animals. A series of laboratory experiments, conducted mainly by the boys, were a great success. While more antiquated schools still stick to cutting up snakes and frogs, whcih would only give the girls a biology complex, our class cut up and studied the workings of two fat hens. Then our girls baked these with all the trimmings. The party that fo'- lowed was sponsored by Mrs. Belding and was strictly for biology students. This is but one of the nice events of our class. —Robert Lyman HOME ECONOMICS: Price of foods and cost of gas prohibited an ad- vanced course in cooking so we turned to the rag- bag and brought in our scraps to practice sewing. Carols pajamas and Jans coat shows what one can really do. Course touched on problems of improving per- sonal appearance through wearing proper clothes, principles of selection of house furnishings and spending of the income. No one seems to have learned how money can be made, which is one of mans most serious problems in the modern home. (No joke). TYPING: “Aw gee, do I have to do corrective drill for this? How is this thing made?” “What are you trying to do? Kill me off-” “Are you going to teach typing next year? If so. I’m not going to take it!” This is the general tempo of the typing class. Unknown to certain typing students, the real secret to success in writing is merely hitting the right keys on the typewriter. —Roberta Goodill. SPANISH II: Spanish II has been given the “Rustler” award for being the one perfect class of the year. At- tendance and attention have each been perfect. All examinatins averaged 100%. Progress made was equivalent to three years in a regular class plus two years abroad and at least one night in Juarez. We boast there was never a class so perfect. WHO DARES QUESTION? WORLD HISTORY: An unusual offering in R. H. S. is a subjec called “’orld History.” “It consists of learning everything from Adam to Lana Turner. The personnel of this class was unquestionably the best in school and consisted of Hannibal Frank, Little Caesar Feidor, Count Raymond of Blois, Innocent Fackenthall the III, Robin Hood Lyman, Caveman Portwood. Tschirgi, the Puritan, Erasmus Schilling. McLean of the House of Douglas and two isolated characters —Pocahontas Birdie and Mona Lisa Cable. Great deduction of the year: In another century civilization will have reached all peoples except those whose resources aren’t worth stealing. SENIOR ENGLISH: This class starred our Wonder Boy”—(we won- dered what he would do next) Dick Kramer. He was supported in his title role by Jan Lyman, who put on a good front A most interesting aspect during his year and last was the pathway of Don Johnson hrough English. It was in these classes that he best demonstrated the wisdom and the pracical side of his philosophy: “Study is for those who can’t get by otherwise.” The course consisted in copying a few book cover synopses, reliving the tragedy of Macbeth and purchasing of a file of “Seaders Digest.” The “Rustler awards a merit badge to Raymond Johnston who found the only loophole of escape from this baffling class. —rhs— THE SENIOR TESTS One bright morning the high and mighty seniors were called unto the office. Said Don, “Ah, what did we do now?” It wasn’t what we did; it was what we were going to do. The senior tests had arrived. Not only did they come from the Univer- sity of Wyoming, but also from Kansas, Iowa, Ne- braska and, from the looks of some of them, from China, or maybe Timbuctu. There were tests for achievement, tests for per- sonality. tests for aptitude, tests for speed, tests for hidden talents, tests for mental association, every-pupil tests and every-other-pupil tests and tests, that so far as the seniors were concerned, were all in code! Mrs. Torbert assured us that if we kept calm and answered all the questions truthfully, baring our real thoughts, that the great psychologists could look onto our naked souls and tell us just the niche into which we’d fit. (That’s what she said; she really told us that!) Without one word of complaint, the seniors worked like troupers and bravely dug into one test after another. By the middle of the afternoon we began to crack. Spasmodically, sighs began to escape from Violet and Ruth. Suddenly a high, shrill scream was heard from the always calm Jan. She had put all her answers in the wrong column. Mrs. Torbert had a terrible time getting her calmed down and straightened out. A little later a mut- tered gasp from Ray. “Hey. Toots, come here a minute will ya?” Did we all hear what we thought we did? Did he actually call Mrs. Torbert “Toots”? He had, for his face was very red. It worked. Mrs. Torbert said gently and with a hint of sympathy, “That will be all for today.” —Raymond Johnston. 43 The Rustler Relentlessly Reveals the Two Qreat Scandals of the Year! THE GUM CHEWING SCANDAL The ever ready Rustler reporter rushed in just before the doors solemnly closed behind Mr. Ly- man’s private I?) office where ten prominent stu- dents were lined up to explain their part in the degeneracy and stupidity of gum-chewing. Their arrest followed a long campaign against this evil which had been personally directed by Professor Lyman. It was rumored that even Mrs. Torbert herself had backed a complaint. She confided to your reporter that “five of them were chewing gum flagrantly when I entered the room and they made no effort to spit out the cuds which they were masticating. “McStay. she confided, “even went so far as to offer me a used piece which had been stored under a table in the typing room. Person- ally. I consider gum-chewing the most serious im- pediment in the speech of the American people! Your reporter was deeply concerned with the psychological reasons and types of alibis that could account for such conditions in a school of this standing. Violet Birdie, with tears in her eyes, said she could not understand why she was chewing. She was of the opinion that she was not actually chew- ing at the time of accusation. At any rate my jaws were not moving; I am sure of that. Jan Lyman, prominent Ranchester deb and win- ner of the 1948 HONOR ROLL AWARD wept real tears when interviewed. I know I done wrong, she sobbed. “What will happen to my good name? Oh. what have I did? Dick Kramer, with amazing composure, laughed at the charges. “Aw. they can’t do nuthin’ to me. he scoffed. “I was always into worse scrapes than this in Sheridan. Don Johnson, ever sensitive, was crushed. He had nothing to say except that he maintained he was a man of no bad habits and merely chewed gum on rare occasions for relaxation from the great strain of senior study in Ranchester High School. Carol Zawicki stated: “I am not happy unless I am talking and so in order to keep my jaws mov- ing I resort to gum. Ruth Schreibeis insisted she had learned the gum- chewing habit on her Chicago trip. It is all the rage back there, she said, ‘T consider it quite the smart thing to do. Douglas McLean, who, of course, would be the last person on earth to be near the breath of scan- dal. was hauled in for merely being a witness to the incidents. He produced evidence that he was searching inspiration for a “Torbert assignment. He was exonerated upon producing the following: ODE TO CAROL ZAWICKI The gum-chewing girl and the gum-chewing cow Are somewhat alike, yet different somehow. And what is the difference? I think I know now— It’s that clear, thoughtful look On the face of the cow. Final sentence is being with-held awaiting rec- ommendations from the results of a detailed psycho- pathic investigation. Meanwhile it has been sug- gested that the offenders wear a muzzle with mouth-gag attachment that may be removed only for recitations and a fifteen minute interval at noon, at which time a light lunch, eaten in solitary confinement, may be permitted. THE GREAT HUNTING SCANDAL On page 41 you see a picture of Judge Tschirgi. He has just had the jury lilt his feet onto the judicial desk. The air is tense; the faculty is scowl- ing more blackly; the spectators wonder what the heck. The girls squirm, for. if all the “he-stulf is to be expelled, who’ll cause them grief, anger and torment? Well, nobody, except Frank and Ray and Bruce and they don’t count because they’re freshmen. The crime is premeditated and unprecedented. The celebrities have deliberately shouldered gun and rod and cut school in favor of “dear hunting.” The judge, the jury and the culprits have been warned not to grant nor expect mercy. Ray John- ston is looked upon as the leader of the escapade, although his partner, Don Johnson, by prearrange- ment, has sworn Ray had practically nothing to do with the crime. The judge demands of these two if Uiey have no regards for the rules of this institution! (Isnt Institution a silly word? You can’t get a pun out of it, no matter how hard you try.) Our great leaders, whom we used to respect, hang their heads with intense and piteous shame. (Ah. they are ace actors, both having had leads in Ranchester school plays!) The charges are formally thundered. The proof is beyond contradiction. Mrs. Roebling produces oiticial records to prove wanton absences. The good names are besmirched. They can’t even produce a good story, nor a bear claw, nor even a rabbit’s skin! So great has been the concern over these arch criminals that little attention is paid to lesser fish in lesser puddles. For instance. Dickie Reed, that picture of innocence, dragged in a locker of first class elk and an excellent story about a dizzy rock, on which he had attempted to sit. But no one cares just now, and Dickie verily slipped through the prison bars! Our brutal judge soon wrings admissions of guilt from out two fallen leaders. His sentence: They are made editor and business manager, respectively, of this book and, with it, all responsibilities, nights of hard work, and endless headaches that are to last from hunting season till graduation. Some one said in some silly Literature book that the saddest words were that It might have been, but the “Rustler moralizes this story with a re- vision of this archaic thought to read: THIS almost was! 44 The Rustler Bares Secret Facts on Secret Orders THE WOLF CLUB The old secret fraternal orders, so frowned upon by school administrators has been greatly improved upon by the R. H. S. basketball players in their “Wolf Club.” (This has nothing to do with helping the janitor clean up dirt.) The meetings take place during classes, in semi-secret, and the purpose is to exchange as many ideas as possible, despite seriousness of mere lesson assignments. Discoveries of new foraging grounds, and means of procuring situations known as “dates” during training season are studied. Ways of inveigling the coach into staying for at least cocoa and cake after a game is always vital discussion. Special pressure is put on for a trip to Big Horn due to reduced mileage and more satisfying atmosphere. The abundance of masculine good looks in the freshmen class has given the club great possibili- ties. The 1946 47 “I’m grieving myself to death and no one can stop me” method has gradually given way to the 1948 “McLean smile and innocent blue eyes” method and style. Pass-word is: “Three winks and a whistle.” Motto: “Even in sprinting down the basketball court, be not so fast as to escape the sound of the feminine heart-beat.” Mascot for the year was the only wolf with a lambkin’s heart—Arnold Tschirgi. THE NO-SLUMBER CLUB The most secret society among the girls, it may surprise you to learn, is not to be found at senior level. This stratum of high school society is even anxious that no secrets be kept and openly brags of escapades and Sheridan conquests. But our junior high school girls revel in a secret order that is as mysterious as it is delightful, and as pointless as it is secret. This group, who meet in the dead of night, call themselves “The Girls No-slumber Club.” The place of meeting is unforeseen and by-laws prohibit reasons for meeting. Even parental interest is dis- couraged but their permission is usually consid- ered necessary. The general procedure is first to gather in a well-stocked kitchen and try to clean up everything within reach. Then bright, gay and daring pajamas are modeled—as a rule, all over the house. Then the doors are closed and everyone nestles into a giggly little cluster where current gossip and factual data is openly discussed. It is customary to begin an announcement with—“Well, girls, d’ya know—” and close the story with a whispered titter. The above shows a picture of the girls at their Jan. 30th meeting at the home of Beverly Barbula. This attractive hostess is seated, center, just beside her twin. Joan Feidor. They are explaining a point in question to Jeannette Kawulok. whose innocence, they reported, bordered on arrested development.” To the left may be seen Dona Madron in the filigree for-get-me-not and morning-glory pattern pajamas. The yawning figure at extreme right is little Shirley Lewis, who was later given a dishonorable dis- charge for falling asleep before 5:00 A. M. There are other figures in the picture but, as this was taken late at night, the light was dim. This par- ticular session was said to be the most hilarious of the season and resulted in eight flunked tests the following week. THE 50-YARD DASH WINNER OF THE SEASON The award for the winner of the 50-yard dash we generously give to Lorna King. There are various versions of this story but this one suits u4 as well as any: Our beautiful dreamer is droopily counting her chickens before they are hatched. All is calm and still. A face at the window! A scream of terror from our heroine. (There is no hero.) “How,” said the villain. Crash! went the side of the house. “How, how?” assked the wretch. But there was no answer for the Voice had flown. “Nothing flat!” declared the town authorities. The villain was ungently carried away and our heroine bloomed amid universal sympathy and notoriety for several weeks. The boys have invited her to join them in track this spring and have promised no barbed wire in the obstacle course. —rhs— WE GIVE BOUQUETS In spite of the fact that we started out to say all the unkind things we could think of. we cannot help but close this section with a few bouquets for some mighty nice people: A big bouquet to Mr. Lyman for instilling and practicing the principles of fair play and good sportsmanship into every endeavor of the school. A HUGE bouquet to Mrs. Belding for her endless patience, deep interest and kindly, just criticism. A bouquet of sheep sorrel to Ruth Schreibeis for carrying the name of Ranchester to distant parts and winning honors for herself and the community. A laurel to Kathleen for her tact. A bouquet to Julia for her welcome cheerfulness, her sincere friendliness and even disposition. Fort-get-me-nots to Bobby Hauf for that smile that makes you realize “what’s the great rush about that” feeling is “good medicine.” A fragrant bunch of catnip to DeLoris Edmonds for her ability to draw the “Rustler” cats—and the horses too. A bouquet of everlasting flowers to Jan Lyman and Helen Kukuchka for their untiring pep and versatile dispositions. —rhs— Annual “Rustler” grand prize for the most bril- liant remark of the year goes to Mrs. Moore, who to Mrs. Nalivka said: “How wise you are to stop now before it does to you what it has done to us!” 45 CLASS WILL May 14, 1948 ... a silence, frequently broken by a sob, reigned in the spacious study hall of Ranchester High School. A simple casket was rolled into the room. Within, lay all the mental remains of the worldly class of ’48. The assembly was called to order by Superintendent Silas Lyman. Stepping forward, Mrs. Torbert and Mrs. Belding, with tears in their eyes and onions in their handkerchiefs, took turns at reading the class will: We, the Senior Class of 1948, Ranchester High School, being of sound bodies and weak minds bequeath the following: ITEM I. To the Faculty we bequeath our cheerful dispositions, carved desks, and the book “Helpful Hints on Handling Hoodlums.” ITEM II. First—To Dick Kramer, Dick Reed, and Bob McStay, Don Johnson bequeaths that tattered and well used copy of “How to Influence Teachers and Win Grades.” Second—To anyone interested, Ruth Schreibeis leaves her contagious giggle. She also bequeaths her copy of unpublished romances with Ray Johnston (inherited from ’47) to Catherine Fiedor. Third—To Carol Zawiki, Violet leaves her copy of “I Found a Lemon in the Gar- den Where Only Peaches Grew.” She wants to leave one thought with the school, “Re- member Me.” Fourth—To Arnold, Doug, Frank, Bobby and Dale, Ray Johnston bequeaths his bashfulness to be joyously accepted and faithfully executed. Fifth—Jan Lyman wills her job of editor of the school paper to Kathleen Sperl. She also returns Kathleen’s copy of “Personal Romances,” borrowed during the Gillette Tournament. This psychorreatic class of '48 does hereby declare this to be our last unsigned, unsound, unsealed, disagreed, cussed and discussed testament, to be executed and fulfilled at our graduation.”—by Jan Lyman. SENIOR PROPHECY Jeeps, it’s been ten years since I have last heard from my old classmates. I won- der what has happened to them. It’s about time I checked up on them. Lets see now, I will have to gas up my helicopter before I start for Ranchester; that’s where I last heard from Violet Birdie. Arriving in Ranchester I was surprised to find it a grown city. I had to inquire the way to the school building. When I reached the school it was just lunch time. The bell rang when I walked in the door. Above the noise of the stampeding students I heard some- one vainly shout “now Johnny, come back to the study hall.” Looking to the landing I saw Superintendent Birdie scowling down at Johnny. Later I talked to Violet. She had been having quite a time and said that she enjoyed her work very much. I decided to look up some old acquaintances in Sheridan so I hopped into my heli- copter and flew over. While flying I turned on the wireless and heard the program, “Don’s House Party.” Towards the end of the program Don relented to popular requests and sang four or five songs. It seems that Don likes this type of work for he later told me he had been working hard at it for three weeks. After a delightful visit in Sheridan I turned my helicopter toward Detroit. The cab driver who drove me from the field toll me that he could get me any place I wanted to go in exactly one-fourth the time it ordinarily would take. Surprised at this, I asked him about it. He informed me that Ruth Schreibeis, a famous automobile manufacturer had invented “The Super Speed Delux Jet,” specially designed for owners of cars who wanted to get places in a hurry. With this information I visited Ruth. She seemed to be happy experimenting and testing models of racing cars. Ruth told me how to find Raymond Johnston, so I gassed and oiled my trusty heli- copter and went to see him. He told me he had tried several occupations but none of them seemed to suit him. He said he had tried to teach Sunday school, be an acrobat, an osteopath—but now he was quite satisfied on Black Mountain Ranger Station writing poetry and practicing on his trumpet. Now, having visited all my old mates, I find them all happy and contented. But me? I’m not! I have to rush back from all my vacations. Baby-sitters never do have time for gallivanting about the country. —Jan Lyman THANKS TO OUR MANY FRIENDS Again, we take this means to express our sincere appreciation for the interest, the encouragement, and the advertisements—so cheer- fully given—from the business and professional people of our vicin- ity. Without this means of financing, our annual would be an impos- sibility. The annual staff undertook the procuring and arrangement of these pages as a part of their business training in salesmanship and journalism. We invite our readers and patrons to notice with renewed in- terest the advertisers who have given us their support, for, after all, on these following pages you will see the real friends of our com- munity. FRIENDSHIP PAGE WILLIAM D. REDLE, Sheridan JACK WOLFE, Sheridan GEORGE LAYMAN, Sheridan H. GLENN KINSLEY, Sheridan PAUL PAUSTIAN, Ranchester GEORGE BROWN, Parkman SCHUNK CLINIC, Sheridan DR. LOUIS BOOTH, Sheridan DR. R. E. CRANE, Sheridan DR. E. G. DENISON, Sheridan DR. J. W. SAMPSON, Sheridan DR. C. L. ROGERS, Sheridan DR. 0. L. VEACH, Sheridan FRED RIDLE TOMSIK’S DRUG STAR GROCERY SUPER-MADE ICE CREAM CENTRAL MARKET FAIR’S HOME AND AUTO SUPPLY SHERIDAN RECREATION CENTER ANN NEWELL’S CAFE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE GRADUATES OF 1948 Remember BIG HORN COAL COMPANY Phone 272 SHERIDAN WYOMING FOR GRADUATION The exchange of Photographs keeps the memories .... binds the friend- ships of happy school days. The ROCHFORD STUDIO SHERIDAN WYOMING COMPLIMENTS AND GOOD WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1948 Northeastern Wyoming Dental Society Dr. E. O. Bloom, President Dr. R. C. Bentzen, Secretary Congratulations to the Ranchester, Wyoming, Class of 1948 G. H. BUFFUM, D. 0. Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon Proctologist 321 West Burkitt St. Sheridan, Wyo. Heartiest Compliments to my Friends in Ranchester School and Congratulations to the Class of 1948 from BILL BEIRD of BEAR LODGE IN THE HEART OF THE BIG HORNS, AT JUNCTION OF HIGHWAYS US. 14 AND STATE 14 You and your friends will always find a welcome and comfortable accommodations for a week-end or a vacation at Bear Lodge. History of the Ranchester Rustler 1948 commemorates the twenty-first anniversary of the appearance of a Ran- chester annual. This issue is the thirteenth to be published and it is hoped that it will never be necessary to suspend a publication. Instead it is hoped that The Rustler will become a tradition and that each year will produce a permanent re- cord that will serve as a souvenir of the happy days of school, with the triumphs and defeats, and an account of the good times of high school life. A survey of The Rustler” can reflect only pride in the school and its publica- tions. If we smile at how the students looked twenty-one years ago and wonder if they were really more serious then, we also wonder how long it will be before people will look at our 1948 issue and say. “Poppy, did you really look so funny? or “Mommy, why did you wear your hair like that?” “Tempus fugit” (Continued on page 56) YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS, MR. AND MRS. JESS LEWIS Congratulate the Class of 1948 and invite you to enjoy the friendliness of LEWIS LURCH ROOM RANCHESTER WYOMING READ THE SHERIDAN INDEPENDENT $2.50 a Year $4.00 for two years STOP AT THE RANCHESTER SERVICE STATION W. S. Tschirgi SIGN OF THE “FLYING HORSE” STOP AT BUD'S TEXACO SERVICE STATION ED COOK, Prop. PARKMAN WYOMING It’s hard to find For love or money— Jokes that are clean And also funny. —Raymond Johnston Jan: “Here’s three cheers for the Rustler jokes.” Helen: “Raw, Raw, Raw.” RANCHESTER STATE BANK Your Home Bank Since 1912 CAPITAL $10,000 SURPLUS $11,000 Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation BE SAFE—INSURE YOUR CAR, HOME OR RANCH PROPERTY For INSURANCE See C. C. RAWLINGS RANCHESTER WYOMING You are invited to visit us and inspect our high quality GENERAL MERCHANDISE PARKMAN CASH STORE A. E. CLARK, Proprietor Parkman Wyoming COMPLIMENTS OF RALPH D. ARNOLD, M. D. Sheridan National Bank Building Sheridan Wyoming Joan: “There! Don’s taken the biggest piece of cake again and I don’t think it’s fair ’cause he was eating cake before I was even born!” Mother, after a long lecture: “Now do you understand where bad little girls go?” Daughter: “Yes, they go almost anywhere.” They were entertaining at dinner. Suddenly a child’s voice was heard from the floor above, “Mother!” “What is it darling?” “There’s only clean towels in the bathroom. Shall I start one?” RANCHESTER GARAGE WELDING AND REPAIRING Conoco Gas and Oil Virgil Graham, Manager CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1948 BLACK JOHNSON MERCANTILE CO. Home of Del Monte Quality Products FROZEN FOOD LOCKERS FRESH MEATS 54 Try Our Cured Hams — Shoulders — Bacon Meats CORNER GROCERY JOHN AND HELEN HANFT - Hardware - Drugs - Gas - Oil DAYTON WYOMING DAYTON COMPLIMENTS OF STOCKMAN’S BAR WYOMING MARK McMANUS Congratulations to the Class of “48” TONGUE RIVER APIARIES CLIFFORD REED Dayton, Wyo. 55 Congratulations to the Class of “48” + MOUNTAIN INN JOHN AND MARTHA CHALFANT DAYTON WYOMING History of the Ranehester Rustler—(Cont.) FIVE YEARS AGO Five years ago the annual was dedicated “to the boys who have graduated from Ranehester High School and are now either on the far flung battle lines of our country or in training with the hopes of being there some day.” “The Rustler editor was Barbara Anne Johnston and the business managers were Chester Severance and Jack Hallowell. Ranehester had ten teachers, includ- ing Mrs. Maxine Torbert who was faculty adviser for the annual. Graduates that year were: Jack Hallowell, class president; Chester Severance, vice-president; Bar- bara Johnston, and Earl Kwallek. High lights of the year: Raymond Johnston was president of the intermediate room’s “Good Citizenship Club ; Donald Graham was the only pupil in the primary room to have perfect attendance; Rustler football team won five and lost four games; Rustler basketball team, consisting of Jack Hallowell, John Kuzma, Don Bruce, Bob Rubottom Chester Severance, Clair Reed. Martin Schilling, Marion Wandra. Frank Kawulok, Vincent Johnston and Mike Kukuchka. placed third in Clearmont tourna- ment and fourth in the district tournament at Gillette. (Continued on page 61) KING MOTOR SERVICE PARTS - - - WELDING Work Guaranteed IVAN KING, Prop. Ranehester Wyoming BIG HORN GRANITE WORKS Monuments and Markers We invite you to call and see our complete display 102 Alger Sheridan, Wyoming Phone 488M BERT BROOKS, Owner ................... - ------------- ■■ - - — ——------•+ 56 CONGRATULATIONS Class of 1948 Everything for Better Homes Lumber Cement Lime Plaster Balsom Wool Zonolite Rock Wool Fir-Tex Wall Board Upson Wall Board Presdwood Anderson Windows Regular Windows Doors Mouldings Hardware Philco Radios and Refrigerators Majestic Ranges Youngstown Kitchens Coleman Products Washing Machines Easy and Speed Queen G. E. Light Bulbs Martin Senour Paints Nails Steel Posts Barbed Wire Fencing All Kinds of Tools If it is Lumber or Hardware we will try to have it. V. C. Johnston Lumber Co. RANCHESTER. WYOMING By the time you swear you’re his, Shivering and sighing, And he vows his passion is Infinite, undying— Lady, make a note of this: One of you is lying. —Dorothy Parker. ON HIGHWAYS 14 and 87 GATEWAY SERVICE STATION CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIORS OF RANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL 1948 N U BAR RANCHESTER, WYOMING Malcolm Joyce and Chuck Stopka, Props. ‘Just a Friendly Place for Friendly People” M. S. TORBERT SON Phone 792-R 164 Vi N. Main SAND AND GRAVEL—ROAD GRAVEL—PLASTER SAND SHERIDAN, WYOMING SANITONE DRY CLEANING THE TSCHIRGI SERVICE STATION IS OUR AGENT IN RANCHESTER Please leave your dry cleaning and laundry at their station for prompt service. SUPERIOR LAUNDRY CO. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '48 from the SHERIDAN PRESS NORTHERN WYOMING’S LARGEST NEWSPAPER The Sheridan Press Visits Over 6900 Homes Daily CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1948 MONARCH COAL “The Old ” SHERIDAN-WYOMING COAL CO., Inc. Monarch, Wyoming History of the Ranchester Rustler—(Cont.) FIVE YEARS AGO (Coninued) Barbara Johnston’s favorite pastime was recorded as “flirting ; Earl Kwallek bequeath “rrty classy wink to Anna Kawulok who. 1 know, will make good use o; it” The hot joke of the issue was: “A village parson’s daughter eloped in her father’s clothes. The next day the village ‘Blatter’ came out with an account of the elope- men. It was headed: “FLEES IN FATHER'S PANTS!” TEN YEARS AGO The annual of 1938. third to be published, has the distinction of first bearing the title of “Rustler”—a name to which each succeeding year has given more honor and dignity, and a name of which we are all proud. The editor was Lois Paustian and the business managers were Wilbur Jester and Bob Rawlings. “The aim of this endeavor is to promote school spirit and to give the pupils participating a knowledge © how to assimilate and organize materials for a publication of this nature.”— Mr. Korhonen. (Continued on page 64) “GOOD HEALTH TO ALL” DR. LOUIS INGLOTT Chiropractic Physician Sheridan Wyoming IN THE COMMUNITY TO SERVE MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO. Wyoming Division YOUR ELECTRIC UTILITY CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’48 ICE BOX GROCERY MARKET PETE and GUS BOORAS. Props. Phone 282 520 Coffeen Plenty of Parking Space—We Deliver “LOGIC” The more we study, the more we know. The more we know, the more we forget. The more we forget, the less we know. The less we know, the less we forget. The less we forget, the more we know. SO WHY STUDY? CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1948 Vaughn Ragsdale OUTFITTERS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Shoes - Ready-to-Wear and Western Togs COMPLIMENTS of AUTHORIZED DEALERS for BALDWIN and WURLITZER PIANOS MAGNAVOX Radio Phonograph WESTINGHOUSE Appliances COMPLIMENTS OF CARROLL REALTY CO. LANDS and INSURANCE 25 East Alger Phone 505 Box 445 Sheridan, Wyo. $5.00 ORDERS DELIVERED FREE Where You Are Assured of Right Prices History of the Ranchester Rustler—(Cont.) Seniors were: Charlotte Johnston president; Eleanor Schilling, Lois Paustian, Gladys Masters and Evan Dierks. Their mottor was: “Live wires never get stepped on.” The closing line of Edythe Kuzma’s poem describes them af: “A swell bunch of Seniors? Well, I guess No wonder—they’re from good old R. H. S.” High lights of the year included the class play. “Pop Goes the Weasel,” and a masquerade ball. The Rustler basketball team placed third at the distrct tourna- ment at Gillette. Evan Dierks made first all district team and was high score man of the tournament with a score of 42 points. Girls’ baskeball team was composed by Lois Paustian. Helen Ruth Johnston, Carrie Jester, Betty Doyle. Molly Harris Jean Black. Katherine Weber. Murial Dierks and Anna Kukuchka. (Continued on page 68) Congratulations to the Class of 1948 Make Our Store Your Headquarters OPAL L. PICKELL. Mgr. 16 S. Main Phone 525 Your Friendly Fashion Store “WE TRY TO PLEASE SCHREIBEIS BAKERY 558 N. Main St. Sheridan Wyoming When in need of Hardware Buy from a Hardware Store Buy From KIBBEN’S Phone 15 Sheridan, Wyoming CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’48 5th STREET CAFE Andy G. Yasenosky, Owner SHERIDAN WYOMING DODGE PLYMOUTH CARS and TRUCKS SHERIDAN MOTOR CO. OLIVER FARM MACHINERY 48 West Loucks Sheridan, Wyo. WE CONGRATULATE YOU CLASS OF 1948 The American Jewelry Co. 25 North Main “Home of Fine Diamonds” STANLEY GREENHALGH Sheridan, Wyo. Congratulations to the Class of 1948 PALACE CAFE FOUNTAIN AND BAR SERVICE 138 No. Main Street Sheridan, Wyo. BE THRIFTY AND TRADE AT THRIFTY DRUG CO. WALGREEN AGENCY 130 N. Main Phone 97 The Store That Brought Reasonable Prices to Sheridan NEIGHBOR’S SERVICE STATION 500 N. Main St. SHERIDAN, WYOMING U. S. ROYAL TIRES SINCLAIR PRODUCTS Said Julia: It is sad to see people squander money and know you cannot help them. Mrs. Johnson, at 2:00 A. M.: “I want an explanation, and I want the truth.” Don, very sleepily: “Make up your mind—you can’t have both.” Arnold says he always works best in the morning—(tomorrow morning). CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1948 Frickey Sheet Metal Works Heating - Cooling - Ventilating Telephone 162 545 N. Main St. P. 0. Box 353 SHERIDAN, WYOMING EDELMAN DRUG CO A PROGRESSIVE DRUG STORE SERVING A PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY KELLNER TYPEWRITER SUPPLY CO. Typewriter Sales, Rentals, Repairs PORTABLE TYPEWRITERS History of the Ranchester Rustler—(Cont.) TEN YEARS AGO (Continu'd) The Ladies' Club gave the boys and girls of the basketball teams an elegant banquet on April tlrst. with Mr. Alexander acting as toastmaster. First grade, under Miss Carolyn Highbaugh, included Terry Conley, Catherine Fiedor, Bobby Hauf, Dorothy Heckman, Anton Kawulok. Clarence Koch, Gladys Koch, Helen Kukuchka, Minnie Schwabauer and Kathleen Sperl. Nellie Strait’s general appearance was “chattering.” Jack Kawulok’s was “bow- legged and Lavonne Sperl's was sober.” Big joke of the issue. Mr. Korhonen— Now I want you students to be so quiet you can hear a pin drop. Art Schilling—(After all was quiet for a long time) Well, hurry up and drop It.” (Continued on Page 72) Phone 348 Our New Location 334 No. Main IDEAL CLEANERS Fred L. Richardson, Prop. PRESSING RELINING REPAIRING ALTERATIONS We are Specialists in the Art of Cleaning and Pressing Hats Cleaned and Blocked CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’48 COAST TO COAST STORE 252 North Main Street Sheridan Wyoming HELVEY HOTEL R. J. (Bob) Thirlwell, Owner CORNER MAIN AND ALGER Sheridan Wyoming Twenty-five Modern Riiom.s Congratulations to the Class of 1948 SHADOAN’S MEN’S STORE “Just a Good Place to Trade ZIEMER STUDIO +- PHOTOGRAPHS THAT SATISFY Sheridan 27 No. Main Wyoming HOME OF WESTERN TOGS B. 0. BENTLEY Sheridan Wyoming Congratulations to the Class of 1948 BANK OF COMMERCE Established 1893 NORTHERN WYOMING’S LARGEST BANK COMPLETE AND MODERN BANKING SERVICE SHERIDAN WYOMING MEMBER F. D. I. C. SHERIDAN TYPEWRITER SUPPLY CO. 181 N. Main Street, Sheridan, Wyoming. Phone 182 Supplies ... Service ... Rentals NORTHERN LUMBER CO. 820 North Main Street Sheridan, Wyoming Phone 475-J The car skidded around the corner, jumped into the air, knocked down a lamp-post, smacked three cars, ran againse a brick wall, and stopped. A girl climbed out of the wreck. “Darling,” she said, “that’s what I call a kiss!” A visiting Rotarian, wishing to be kind at one of the school’s Monday night suppers, asked what kind of pie had just been served. Violet, wishing to be coy, said, “What does it taste like?” He, wish- ing to be clever, answered “Glue.” “Then it’s peach,” said the great Birdie, “the apple tastes like putty. Best Wishes to Ranchester High School from MERCHANTS’ TRANSFER STORAGE CO. SHERIDAN, WYOMING “Home of Better Meats and Groceries' BOORAS GROCERY AND MARKET 504-6 Broadway Sheridan, Wyo. History of the Ranchester Rustler—(Cont.) SEVENTEEN YEARS AGO The annual of 1931 was the second published and was called “The Reflector.” It was edited by Dorthea Snively, with Hazel Rawlings as business manager, and was published so that “occasionally, as the years fly past, dear student”’—you may “refresh your imaginations with cherished memories of dear school mates and conjure up pleasant episodes of school life in dear old R. H. S.” The faculty was: Mr. P. C. Davis, principal. Miss Ammon Hood, Mr. R. L. Fer- guson. Miss Ida DeFrancesch. Miss Norma McGovern and Miss Lucille Williams. The senior class was: Hazel Rawlings, president. Dorthea Snively. Chris Paus- tian. Mike Gazur and Marty Osgard. As per usual custom, the Rustlers placed third at the district tournament at Gillette. Clarence Paustian was high man of the season as well as high point man at the tournament with 42 points. Miss Williams made some interesting observations in her primary room: After working with these little adventurers a year. I can’t help but notice an outstanding (Continued on Page 75) BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1948 THE SHERIDAN COMMERCIAL CO. 303 Broadway Sheridan. Wyoming ED HAMMER CHEVROLET----------OLDSMOBILE INTERNATIONAL — McCORMICK-DEERING Cars — Trucks — Tractors — Farm Implements DEEP FREEZERS — REFRIGERATION Sheridan Wyoming Grade A Bakery Products Ask for Them WIGWAM BAKERY BAKER BROS., JEWELERS f Keepsake Diamonds Bulova Watches 16 N. Main St. Sheridan, Wyo. Youre Always Welcome at ■ BROWN'S WALGREEN AGENCY DRUG STORE SHERIDAN WYOMING SAN-l-DAIRY PRODUCTS have been high-quality products for a third of a century. Ask your dealer for SAN-I-DAIRY Rutter, Milk, Ice Cream and Cheese. High standard market prices for Milk and Cream Sheridan San-i-Dairy Company Sheridan, Wyoming - -——--------------—----------------------------1 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’48 from OHIO NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. “Super 60 Retirement with All Premiums Returned” See “SUPER-60” C. W. TOMPKINS SHERIDAN BREAD CO. Insist on “Mothers Bread” We specialize in wedding cakes, birthday cakes and party cakes 45 East 5th Street Phone 1247 SHERIDAN, WYOMING JOHNSTONE STANDARD SERVICE STANDARD PRODUCTS ♦ ■+ 407 No. Main Sheridan, Wyoming Where the Ailing Are Relieved HOLBROOK CHIROPRACTIC SANITORWM Steam Bath — Massage — Diet Phone 416 Sheridan, Wyo. History of the Ranchester Rustler—(Cont.) SEVENTEEN YEARS AGO characteristics in each child: Bobby Dierks—good humor; Eva Kukuchka—bravery; Jack Kieth Hollowell—manliness: Beruhart Deutsh—contentedness: George Boyko— shyness; Barbara Ann Johnston—daintiness; Violet Schilling—generosity; Adam Deutsch—calmness: Carrie Lee Jester—friendliness; Helen Ruth Johnston—artistry; Hilda Ferguson—cheerfulness: John Kukuchka—kindliness; Muriel Dierks—mother- liness. The staff recommended Phill Davis for the Hall of Fame because of the brown vagabond hat he wears sitting along his ears. Weakneses recorded included Otto Schilling's as “juicing the Jerseys.” Mabel Masters' as giggling” and Guy Rhodes' as “hot air.” Predictions said Hazel Rawlings would be somebody's wife; Clarence Paustian would be “a dancing teacher; Margaret MeLby would be a “movie Starr” Robert Rhode would be “president of the U. S. A.” (Continued on Page 79) Congratulations to the Class of “48” WILSON'S GROCERY Sheridan, Wyoming 803 North Main St. Phone 353J10 YOUR TEXACO DEALER SMITH-SANDERSON MOTOR CO. NASH Complete Automotive Service 312 Broadway SHERIDAN, WYOMING Phone 312 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1948 Ranchester High School CLOUDS PEAK PRINTERY This Annual printed in our modern shop by letterpress and offset processes 48 E. Loucks St. Sheridan, Wyo. DEL MONTE COFFEE ANI) DEI. MONTE CANNED (iOODS Ryan-Sheridan Company SHERIDAN, WYOMING CONGRATULATION? TO THE CLASS OF ’48 ■muuHOULinnDi MOTOR EQUIPMENT: CO. ALLIS-CHALMERS FARM MACHINERY—Sales and Service DeSOTO-PLYMOUTH—DIAMOND T TRUCKS—Sales and Service Gould and Grinnell Sheridan, Wyoming ----------------------------------------—-----------------1 76 GEORGE'S FOOD MARKET MEATS AND GROCERIES “WHERE PRICES ARE EQUAL TO ANY AND BETTER THAN MANY” Sheridan Wyoming FRANK’S REPAIR SHOP OUR NEW LOCATION—525 NORTH MAIN STREET SHERIDAN, WYOMING Phone 24J ECHOES FROM THE 7-8th GRADE ROOM It was one of those bad mornings. Joan was lounging with her feet nearly under David's seat and she was chewing gum again. “Joan. exclaimed the teacher, take that gum out of your mouth and put your l'eet in.” I wish.” said poor distracted Mrs. Lewis, that you would pay a little attention to that arithmetic. Well. I do. replied Shirley, “I pay as little attention to it as possible. Mr. Lyman at 10:00 A. M.— Now if I subtract the area of a ten foot circle from the area of a ten foot square what is the difference? Don G.— Yeah, that's what I say. What's the difference? David: But I don't think I deserve an absolute zero. Mr. M.: “either do I . but that is the lowest mark I am allowed to give. CHARLES ROSSA HAROLD SKAAR AUTO ELECTRIC SERVICE Service Distributors Original Equipment Parts Telephone 253 SHERIDAN WYOMING 121 W. Brundage “house of beauty” FAREL DESTIN and CONTOURE PRODUCTS Madge Oliver — Fanchon Beck — Martha Parker Phone 409W 811 North Main St. Sheridan, Wyo. Flowers for every occasion! THE SHERIDAN GREENHOUSE Sheridan Wyoming HOSPITAL PHARMACY PRECRIPTIONS — FOUNTAIN SERVICE STOCK and POULTRY REMEDIES Phone 494 Sheridan, Wyoming COMPLIMENTS OF UNITED STORES J. P. CROFF CO. SHOES .. MEN’S FURNISHINGS .. DRY GOODS READY-TO-WEAR History of the Ranchester Rustler—(Cont.) SEVENTEEN YEARS AGO The 1931 Rustlers had a good sense of humor. Clever saying of the year was: “A little bit goes a long way, said the goose as he pushed a pebble over the cliff. Their winning story, entitled “Good English: Mrs. Schilling: Rudy, get me some wood.” Rudy: “Mother, the grammatical portion of your education has been sadly neglected. You should say: 'Rudolph, my son. transport from the collection of combustibles to the threshold of this edifice some excresences of defunct log'. TWENTY-ONE YEARS AGO “Volume One, Number One was the “Reflector for 1926-1927 with W. H. Foster, the coach, as editor. Miss Racine Spicer. English teacher, as assistant editor, and Mr. A. L. Burgoon, superintendent, as general manager ond compiler. At this time the school board was E. L. Todd, president, Mr. V. C. Johnston, clerk, and Mr. Henry Rasmussen, treasurer. (Continued on Page 84) CONGRATULATIONS from CARROLL’S “Your Home Furnishers” Free Delivery Tops in Quality Furniture COMPLIMENTS TO THE CLASS OF 48 ERNST’S Otto F. Ernst. Inc.—The Complete Western Store COWBOY BOOTS - COWBOY HATS - WESTERN SHIRTS WESTERN PANTS - HARNESS AND SUPPLIES Farmers’ and Ranchers’ Supplies JOE’S GROCERY AND MARKET FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FANCY AND STAPLE FOODS 802 No. Main St. Phone 1264W SHERIDAN, WYOMING TUDOR CLEANERS HATTERS---CLEANERS---TAILORS 484 North Main Street Sheridan Wyoming SINCERE GOOD WISHES from QUENTON SHICKIEY Jeweler 222 North Main Sheridan, Wyoming Build With Wood See VICK’S About It T. W. Vickere Lumber Company SHERIDAN, WYOMING Telephone 493 Corner Main and Alger SHERIDAN FURNITURE COMPANY J. T. MECHALEY, Prop. New and Used Furniture, Stoves, Rugs, Linoleums SHERIDAN. WYO. DOUBLE DUTY Teachers who raise A child by the book Can, if sufficiently vexed, Hasten results By applying the book As well as applying the text. W. E. Farbstein. Compliments of CHURCH BEVERAGES Dealers in Commercial and Medical Compressed Gases BOTTLERS OF Vess Cola - Whistle - Bubble Up VESS BILLION BUBBLE BEVERAGES All True Fruit Flavors 215 Broadway Sheridan ,Wyo. BARTON BATTERY ELECTRIC CO AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICIANS Phone 59 Opposite City Hall SHERIDAN, WYOMING CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’48 THE BOSTON STORE and BLOOMBERG SADDLERY HOME OF REAL COWBOY BOOTS 166 North Main St. Sheridan, Wyo. Ruth, telling of the style show: “You know, we girls look another girl up and down to see what she is wearing.” Don: “Yeah, but a man looks at a girl down and up to see what she is clothing.” Her Boss: “But what did you do when those ladies disapproved of your bathing suit?” Jan, the lifeguard: “Oh, I just laughed it off. Elwood D. Duncan Leland E. Dickinson ga i enttC £lce(i«: UNCAN ICKINSON I N C ORPORATEO Telephone 288 SHERIDAN, WYOMING Rox 822 We offer you the best and closest market for HIDES - PELTS - FURS - METALS B. GROSS AND COMPANY Sheridan Buffalo Gillette Newcastle NEW OR USED BETTER BUY BUICKS Better Bring Your Buick Home to RILEY’S for that Better Buick Care That Keeps Your Buick at its Best CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1948 and COMPLIMENTS of CASPER SUPPLY CO., Inc. Wholesalers Since 191 83 Sheridan Wyoming DRINK DRINK “SEVEN VP “The Fresh-Up Drink” yy SEVEN-VP BOTTLING CO. SHERIDAN, WYOMING History of the Ranchester Rustler—(Cont.) TWENTY-ONE YEARS AGO Seniors graduating that year were: Winfield Jeffers, president; Vera Snow, Gerald Osgard, Clifford Reed. Viera Paulus. Ben Underwood and Cecil Paulus. The faculty was: Mr. Burgoon superintendent, Mr. Foster, Dorthea Mattox, Racine Spicer. Carolyn Graff. Philip Bright, who taught Early Creek, and Mrs. Lois Hollowell. primary teacher, who could honestly record: “From the standpoint of both teachers and pupils we feel that this school year has been successful.” The most distinguished honor of the year was the winning by the Sheridan County team of the world’s champion stock-judging contest, held in Chicago, Decem- ber 1926. The team consisted of Gerald Osgard and Winfield Jeffers, of Ranchester’s ’27 class, and Lloyd Watson of Dayton. Hazel Rawlings won first place with her sewing in the state contest. The Rustlers won third place in the basket ball tournament at Gillette and Gerald Osgard. Clifford Reed and Ben Underwood “won their school letters for distinguished work in basket ball this year.” (Continued on Page 88) WADDELL’S for FLOWERS PHONE 365 - 17 N. MAIN ST. SHERIDAN WYOMING FOR YOUR MUSIC NEEDS See the DAVIS MUSIC STORE “Everything: in Music” «$ ■ — + 84 Phone 846-J Sheridan, Wyo. DRINK COCA COLA The Pause That Refreshes SHERIDAN COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. Sheridan, Wyoming Congratulations to the Class of “48” Jorgenson Jewelrg FAMOUS FOR DIAMONDS 85 SHERIDAN WYOMING Good Luck to the Class of 1948 WYOMING AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY SHERIDAN, WYOMING HEATING “ORR” PLUMBING Sheridan Heating and Plumbing Company 155 W. Brundage Phone 311 Sheridan, Wyoming CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’48 GARRET SON’S New and Used Furniture 333 N. Main St. Phone 488-R SHERIDAN, WYOMING KENNEDY AUTO SERVICE Broadway at Alger Phone 777 Sales — STUDEBAKER — Service Conoco Products Tires and Tubes General Repairing SHERIDAN. WYOMING Never ask of money spent Where the spender thinks it went. Nobody was ever meant To remember or invent What he did with every cent. —Robert Frost RALSTON REALTOR Real Estate ... Insurance Bonds ... Rentals ... Investments SHERIDAN WYOMING CONGRATULATIONS Class of 1948 SHERIDAN CHAMPION’S FUNERAL HOME WYOMING ZULLIG AGENCY INSURANCE REAL ESTATE — RENTALS — BONDS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 220 N. Main Sheridan, Wyo. History of the Ranchester Rustler—(font.) TWENTY-ONE YEARS AGO Wyoming history and geography was a new part of the course of study and was placed in the third and fourth grades. The slogan of the primary room was: “Busy Workers.” There were nine pupils in Early Creek School. The school calendar records that on March 3rd. Jay Mattox “swiped some potas- sium from the general science room and was punished when he caught fire in history class and burned the back of his lap.” On Oct. 12th, “Windy (Winfield Jeffers) took a three weeks vacation to go deer hunting with Ronald and Harry.” Thy had such good luck “it took all the trucks in Ranchester to gather up his meat.” Gerald Osgard “liked to break dates” and “should be married;” Mabel Masters “liked to break dates” and “should be more careful.” Ida Baker “liked to tell lies and should be “a Scotchman’s wife.” John Black “liked to tell stories” and “should be Valentine II.” Clifford Reed bequeathed “a quart of honey” to Esther Curry “because she needed it,” and Vera Snow bequeathed my art of arguing to the teachers, although I do not think they need it.” The general appearance of John Black was “shiekish;” of Vera Paulus, “viva- cious;” of Clifford Reed, “argumentative;” of Leo Sikora, “abused;” and of Dana Osgard. “modest.” Ida Barker’s chief occupation was “missing school” and her favorite expression was “Hot Spit.” Cecil Paulus’ expression was ‘“Oh, those freshies!” and his chief occupation was “talking.” (Continued on Page 100) JESSE M. CHASE Wyo. Inc. Fine Automobiles BUY—SELL—TRADE For the Lowest Prices See Chase’s TERMS TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS Phone G52 115 So. Main For that “new look” visit the REX BEAUTY SHOP SHERIDAN, WYOMING EDYTHE VINE PROPRIETOR 17 East Loucks Phone 191 Congratulations to the Class of “48” LEE’S CAFE 360 North Main SHERIDAN WYOMING With the Compliments and Best Wishes OF THE SHERIDAN BREWING COMPANY Incorporated 1889 ‘Over a Half Century of Quality SHERIDAN, WYOMING FOR THE BEST ICE CREAM IN TOWN STOP AT B and W Congratulations from YOUR HUDSON DEALER POULSON MOTOR 133 W. Brundage Sheridan, Wyo. ‘‘This Time It’s Hudson” J. C. PENNEY CO. For 45 years the Home of Values for all your clothing needs for the whole family. SHERIDAN WYOMING Stop in and enjoy our MODERN TOURIST CABINS WITH Little Goose Tourist Camp EVERY ACCOMMODATION BEST WISHES FROM KWYO YOUR MUTUAL STATION 1000 Watts 1410 Lecturer: “And here’s an argument drawn from nature. If I lead a donkey up to a pail of water and a pail of beer, which will he drink?” The unconverted: “The water.” The lecturer: “Right. Why?” The unconverted: “Because he’s an ass.” “Was it crowded at the night club last night?” “Not under my table.” Congratulations to the Class of “4%” Country Nite Club Chick LOCATED IN THE HEART OF DIETZ WILEY OIL COMPANY DISTRIBUTORS — NORTHERN WYOMING RPM MOTOR OIL CHEVRON GASOLINE DAYTON TIRES Catherine: “Don’s mustache makes me laugh.” Kathleen: “Tickled me, too.” Jan sighed one morning, “I’m worried. I wish I didn’t like being kissed so much.” “Nonsense,” Roberta said, “if a thing is worth doing at all, it is worth doing well.” 44 S. Gould Box 273 SHERIDAN, WYOMING Phone 961 SHERIDAN PAINT GLASS C0.f Inc. PAINTS—PICTURE FRAMING—WALL PAPER ARTISTS SUPPLIES—GLASS 23 South Main Phone 225 SHERIDAN WYOMING WYOMING HATCHERY MOUNTAIN VITALITY CHICKS From the Shadows of the Rockies Jim Bloomfield Andy Coulter 109 S. Main SHERIDAN Phone 94 WYOMING “BEST OUT WEST” ENRICHED FLOUR “TOMAHAWK” FEEDS SHERIDAN FLOURING MILLS Sheridan, Wyoming CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1948 For over fifty years we have supplied the graduates of this community with their graduation apparel. MAY WE SERVE YOU THIS YEAR? STEVENS, FRYBERGER CO. SHERIDAN QUALITY STORE THE GREASE SPOT TEXACO PRODUCTS MARFAK LUBRICATION WASHING POLISHING . . . STORAGE GOODRICH TIRES AND BATTERIES 144 E. Loucks Phone 84 The beautiful Big Horn girls are just far enough away and seen seldom enough to inspire glamorous praise and stories on the part of our basketball stars. Here are a few, culled from the season: Dale: “Do you think that girl believed me when I told her she was the most wonderful girl in the world?” Bobby: “Yes, if you’re the first liar she’s ever met.” First little girl: “You know, I wouldn’t trust that number 16 too far.” Second little girl: “I wouldn’t trust him too near.” (Continued on Page 97) ALWAYS A GOOD PLACE TO BUY AND SELL SHERIDAN COMPANY 194 NORTH MAIN ST. SHERIDAN, WYOMING Processors of Sheridan Brand HAMS — BACON — LARD Ted A. West Harry Coutis CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’48 LOWS CAFE Good Food for Good Health’” Phone 267 Sheridan, Wyo. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’48 LYNN CAFE SHERIDAN WYOMING GREEN PLUMBING AND HEATING SERVICE HEADQUARTERS Competent and Courteous SHERIDAN WYOMING SAFEWAY DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT WASTE Everyday Low Prires Shop 30 days at Safeway and discover what you can save! BUY YOUR GRADUATION GIFTS At SCHAEFFER’S FOUNTAIN GIFTS Open Sundays and week days until 11:00 P. M. for your convenience CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '48 FIRST NATIONAL BANK Sheridan, Wyo. OLDEST BANK IN SHERIDAN MASTER SERVICE STATION TIRE REPAIRS RECAPPING CHEVRON GAS—R.P.M. MOTOR OIL DAYTON TIRES GREASING BATTERIES 436 No. Main Phone 568-J SCALES MOTOR, Inc. 96 ALAMO COURT and SERVICE STATION BRUNO MONTEGNA “ECHOES FROM BIG HORN” (Continued from Page 94) Another little girl: “But I don’t neck.” Our hero: “May I press you for particulars?” Tommy: “Please, may I kiss you?” That girl: “Heavens! Another amateur.” Arnold: “Aw, come on, I’m forgetting them.” Douglas: “So am I. I am for getting a couple as quickly as possible.” “I got a real kick out of kissing her last night.” “Any more than usual?” “Yea, the old man caught me.” Compliments of NORTHERN SEED COMPANY Sheridan, Wyo. H. D. WATENPAUGH A. W. HERRMAN Compliments of MONTGOMERY WARD CO. SHERIDAN WYOMING MODERN SHOE SHOP 142 No. Main Sheridan, Wyo. for fine Phone 653 DRESS SHOES — WORK SHOES — COWBOY BOOTS and SHOE REPAIRING A young clerk was called into the office. “Of all my clerks,” began the boss, “I notice you seem to be the most interested in your work. No hours seem too long for you and you never let the slightest detail escape you.” “Yes, sir,” said the clerk with expectant satisfaction. “Yes,” continued the boss, “and so I am forced to fire you. It is such young men as you who learn here and then go out and start a rival business.” Customer: “Are those eggs strictly fresh?” Grocer, to his clerk: “Feel of those eggs, George, and see if they are cool enough to sell yet.” CITY CLEANING DYEING CO. COME CLEAN WITH US AND WE LL DYE FOR YOU” Phone 638 134 S. Main St. SHERIDAN WYOMING EVERYTHING TO MAKE YOUR HOME BEAUTIFUL EVERYTHING TO MAKE YOUR HOME LIVEABLE Sheridan, Wyoming Phone 180 Paint - Wallpaper - Draperies - Curtains - Baby Furniture - Bedding • RURAL GAS SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT • BOTTLED GAS • ALL HOME APPLIANCES • FARM FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION Sheridan Refrigerator Appliance Co. CRESCENT HOTEL CORNER CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’48 THE REED MORTUARY AMBULANCE SERVICE Phone 86 Sheridan, Wyo. COMPLIMENTS OF CHAFEK’S BEN FRANKLIN SHERIDAN WYOMING BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1948 TONY’S SHOE SHOP FINEST IN SHOE AND HAT REPAIR Shine Parlor 241 North Main Sheridan, Wyoming WYOMING DISTRIBUTORS For CATERPILLAR REG. U. S. PAT. OFFICE Diesel, Track Type Tractors Road Machinery-Sales and Service DISTRIBUTING AND SERVICING ROAD CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY OF THE LEADING MANUFACTURERS WORTHAM MACHINERY COMPANY 1815 No. Main Sheridan, Wyo. Phone 408 You are always welcome at the Rangeland Books — Office Supplies - Gifts RANGELAND BOOK NOOK 138 South Main Sheridan, Wyo. History of the Ranchester Rustler—(Cont.) TWENTY-ONE YEARS AGO The big laughs of the '27 vintage were: If Miss Issippi gave Miss Ouri her new jersey would Della wear?” and—Wife: “What happened to you? Were you in an accident?” Hubby: No, I was being shaved by a lady barber and a mouse ran across the floor.” Times were gay. The ad section carried a notice of The Ranchester Five” offering harmony rhythm and pep.” The band was composed of Jim McDonald, violin, Fred Joyce, piano, Kenneth McDonald, sax. Jack Hollowell, banjo, and C. C. Rawlings, drums. Ranchester Picture S'iow advertised high class pictures” every Tuesday night with “vaudeville at times.” One statement taken from the closing paragreph of History of District 33 by Ida Barker and Dana Osgard, we think is as true and important as it was in '27: This community can take just pride in the educational opportunities that it offers to its young men and women for obtaining training that will make them leaders in affairs of state.”