Ranchester High School - Rustler Yearbook (Ranchester, WY)

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1949 volume:

m i JJ LI WITH HAPPIEST .MEMORIES OF ANOTHER YEAR SPENT WITH CONGENIAL FRIENDS AND IN WORTHY ACHIEVEMENTS, THE STUDENTS OF RANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL PRESENT THIS. THEIR FOURTEENTH ANNUAL. TO THEIR MANY FRIENDS EVERYWHERE. CLOUDS PEAK PRINTERY ' PRINTERS-LITHOGRAPHERS SHERIDAN. WYOMING On our flyleaf you again see the picture of “THE RUSTLERS.” The R. H. S. Student Body, all of whom are considered the Annual staff, have voted to adopt the RUSTLER” as the permanent emblem of the yearbook. We like to think of him as the impatient, tireless hero of the western land who defied those who would break his spirit or confine him to narrow corrals. Though he sometimes died fighting, he remained unbeaten and victorious. The Rustler, to us, is more than an emblem; it is an attempt to portray the tem- perament, the freedom, and the undaunted courage of the spirit of R. H. S. RANCHESTER SCHOOL — 1949 DEDICATION 1849-1949 Dedicated to the spirit that prompted our forefathers with courage, to make from a desolate, unknown land of wild mountains and untamed valleys, an agricultural region of happy prosperous homes where u'e live under the blessings of democracy. In keeping with the spirit of ’49 we have chosen a western theme. Throughout, we have endeavored to create a book that is worthy of the institution whose activities are here recorded. And so we present this 194ftissue of TffE RUSTLER—the story of another happy school year. You are now the editors of this book. Mere pictures and printed pages can never adequate- ly record the meaning and associations of life in RHS. Your RUSTLER yet lacks the significance of friends’ inscriptions. —Helen Kukuchka, Editor. THE FACULTY SILAS LYMAN MRS LEORA SMITH MRS. LOIS HOLLOWELL MRS. DORIS OLSON The harmony and unity amonjj the members of the faculty and students of Ran- chester school have been a source of wonder to outsiders and of jjreat satisfaction to the patrons of the district. Here there is a bond of genuine friendship. The person who has contributed most to this coordination is our superintendent, Mr. Silas Lyman, whose work and wide interests are a source of pride to all of us and. we feel, are the foundation for the relationships we call the “Rustler Spirit.” 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. May this page remind you of the outstanding graduates of R. H. S. since the first class of 1926, and it is with pride that we add to this Honor Roll the names of two out- standing students of the Class of 1949—Helen Kukuchka and Richard Kramer. The following students have been award:d high school honor scholarships from Ranchester High School by the University of Wyoming. Laramie. Wyoming: 1926 Louise Rhode Clifford Reed 1927 Vieva 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 1934 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 Charlott? 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 Kieth Hallowell 1943 Nina Marie Johnston Donald Bruce 1944 Virginia Mae Bruce William S. Tschirgi. Jr. 1945 Vincent Paul Johnston Wanda G. Melby 1946 Georgianna Bruce Jared Russell Hallowell 1947 Dorothy Kawulok Bert Johnston 1948 Julia Ann Lyman Raymond Johnston 1949 Helen Kukuchka Richard Kramer Scholarship Valedictorian Anne Kuzma . and 1937 Activity Awards Activities 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 Kathrvne Weber 1941 Muriel Dierks 1940 Jack K. Hallowell 1942 Barbara Anne Johnston 1942 John D. Kuzma 1943 Nina Marie Johnston 1943 Dorothv Mav Schreibeis 1944 Virginia Mae Bruce 1944 Marion Frank Wondra Vincent Paul Johnston 1945 Frank Joseph Kawulok 1945 Georgiana Bruce 1946 Ben Schreibeis 1946 Bert Johnston 1947 Jerry Dierks 1947 Jan Lvman 1948 Raymond Johnston 1948 Helen Kukuchka 1949 Catherine Fiedor 1949 4 Sumor Miqh Primary THE SENIORS RICHARD REED 0 RICHARD KRAMER ROBERT McSTAY A MESSAGE FROM THE SCHOOL BOARD The Trustees of District No. 33 offer congratulations to the graduating class. We wish each one good luck and success. Perhaps it is appropriate at such a time to say to you, in the words of Goethe, “a lew sensible words.” “Learning is continuous—it does not stop with the end of your formal schooling; and the riches of scholarship defy fortune and outlive calamity.” As you go out into the world to seek your fortune, don’t forget that if all objec- tions had to be overcome, nothing would be started. A thousand mile journey starts with the first step, so the important thing is to begin and then go confidently in the direction of your dreams. If your schooling so far had made you aware that there is still much to learn, it has been successful. No man is born wise, and the wisdom he acquires is the result of his own efforts. —Lee Davis. SENIOR HISTORY In the fall of 1938 the doors of the red brick building opened for ten brilliant first graders, starting their educational life. They were Terry Conley, Catherine Fiedor. Bobby Hauf, Dorothy Heckman. Anton Kawulok, Clarence and Gladys Koch, Helen Ku- kuchka, Minnie Schwabauer, and Kathleen Sperl. In ’39, the following year, we lost Dorothy Heckman, Clarence and Gladys Koch and Minnie Schwabauer. In '40 we lost Terry Conley but in his place Billy Penton and Dick Reed joined us. In ’41 we entered the intermediate room and during that year we neither gained nor lost any classmates. In ’42 we found a new friend, Richard Chapman, but he left us the following year; in his place another boy, Jimmy Kelsey, joined us. Again in ’44 as we moved to a new room (upstairs) we lost Jimmy Kelsey but Philip Dunn came to us. In ’45 we lost our long-time classmates Anton Kawulok and Dick Reed but Bobby and Ray Weber joined us. In '46 we lost Philip Dunn and Ray and Bobby Weber but Bob McStay and Pat Mc- Donald came to us. In '47 Bob McStay went away to another school and Dick Reed, our former classmate, again joined us in January. In '48 Dick Kramer, a former SHS stu- dent, joined us along with Bob McStay who had left us the preceding year. In ’49, out- last year of school at RHS, we were all unhappy because Bobby Hauf didn’t return in the fall. As the doors of RHS close to this graduating class of ’49 there are three of the six seniors who started their first grade together. They are Catherine Fiedor. Kath- leen Sperl and Helen Kukuchka. —Helen Kukuchka JUNIOR CLASS NEWS After three years of leadership in scholarship, activities, and genuine good times, our class looks forward to taking over the distinction of being the Senior Class of 1950. We have seen enough of previous Senior classes to know how to profit by their mistakes. Our officers are: president, Roberta GoodilL vice-president, Arnold Tschirgi; secretary- treasurer, Julia Cable; and sponsor, Mrs. Maxine Torbert. Our motto: “Our Ideals Are Our Possibilities.” Though there are only the three of us we have the support of everyone. This is proved by the cooperation and friendliness of the year just past. Highlight of this year for us was the arnual Rustler’s Ball given April 22. A real- istic western outdoor atmosphere was achieved with silhouettes of cowboys, horses, steers, covered wagons, and western scenes, patterns of which were made for us by Debris Edmonds of Sheridan who was a member of our class last year. Smell of sagebrush filled the air, and a campfire glowed in the night, while guests danced under a blue sky, brightened by a full moon and the twinkling stars of the Milky Way. Centerpieces for the tables at which the guests were seated were miniature covered wagons representing the 49’ers, and this motif was repeated on place cards, napkins, and program booklets. Duke Downey furnished the music and we feel everyone spent an evening that will long be happily remembered. —Roberta Goodill 7 JUNIORS-SOPHOMORES v ■V DOUGLAS McLEAN BOBBY LYMAN LORNA KING BETTY LOU GOODILL MARGARET KUKUCHKA DALE SCHILLING BRUCE PORTWOOD RAY KAWULOK 8 FRESHMEN FRANK KUKUCHKA JIM MELTON EUGENE FACKENTHALL JOAN FIEDOR SOPHOMORE CLASS When we entered RHS again in the fall of 1948 as the largest class in high school, we set to work to attain a goal that would outshine previous classes. In all activities, we have been welcomed and have made a good showing. Two of our class were asked to lake part in the Junior-Senior play. Three are on the regular basketball string. For stunt night we starred Eugene Fackenthall and the three sophomore girls—the besl looking girls in school—in a skit, “Once a Sailor. Always a Sailor.” Our officers are: president, Douglas McLean; vice-president, Dale Schilling; secre- tary, Betty Lou Goodill; treasurer, Bobby Lyman. We look forward to being upper classmen next year and we expect to continue to be the class that keeps the balance between the serious things of school and the fun there is to be had. —Bruce Portwood FRESHMAN CLASS Officers are: president, Beverly Barbula; vice-president, Jimmy Melton; secretary, Dona Madron: treasurer, Tony Pelesky. On September 2. ten slightly dazed freshmen (six girls and four boys) poked their noses into “The High School Room.” We were very good on the first day—too scared to be otherwise. On the third day came the question of initiation (oh, horrors!) The seniors felt very proud of themselves for we lowly freshmen had to sit back and take it. Initiation went off very well (in fact so well that later on we used it for stunt night) and it wasn’t so bad as we had expected. The day ended in a wonderful picnic in the Canyon. We had a grand supper. After eating, everyone joined in singing and dancing. For Stunt Night we rewrote the operatic act they made us improvise for our initia- tion. We called it “Hotcha Cornya.” Beverly made a wonderful heroine and she hit her high C majestically! Joan Fiedor was the hero; Carol was the villain; Dona was the mother and Shirley and Dona Reed were the ballet girls. The theme was “You Can’t Be True Dear.” We have the honor of having the student who holds the highest grade average in the entire high school. Dona Reed has led the school by being on the first honor roll in four of the six weeks’ periods and. at mid-semester, she had an average of 1.5. —Carol Carter JUNIOR HIGH CLASSES Our room had the misfortune to lose our teacher. Mrs. Pauline Moore. She resigned because of sickness the last of November. By that time we had organized our “Ran- chester Junior Rustler” club and had had one dandy party. Also we had had a fine trip to the Wrench Ranch and the Animal Hospital in Sheridan. For Stunt Night we gave a melodrama in pantomime. Donald Graham played the part of Mrs. Lummox. David Hollowell did the reading. Mrs. Gladys Donaldson taught us during December. We each brought decorations and trimmed the big Christmas tree at the foot of the stairs. Here we gathered, after our Christmas parties on the 24th, and sang songs. We were really happy to discover that, when we got back from Christmas vacation, we had our own teacher who was to be with us the rest of the year. She is Mrs. Leora Smith from Wyola. However, she came from Iowa. We have had lots of fun telling her about this part of the country and we hope that after spending the summer here that she’ll decide to stay another year and be our teacher. We all like her very much and like Mr. Smith, too. Mrs. Smith is interested in 4- Hwork and girls’ athletics. We had our spring dance at the hall on March 11th. Everyone joined the Junior Audubon Club so we got to go to the mountains with the science class from high school. Mr. Bly Dickson went with us to tell us about birds, trees, plants, and rocks. Barbara Fleming, Jon Davis and Tom Puett represented our room at the Spelling Contest. —Joan Johnson 10 THE JUNIOR HIGH DAVE JOAN DON K. JEANNETTE GALE (“DUSTY”) RICHARD L. TOM JON II INTERMEDIATE ROOM ENROLLMENT—Gary Bocek. Peter Davis. Roger Egan, David Ferguson. Edward Fiedor, Clifford Kauf- man. Lyle King. Marcia Masters. Jack Paulus. Robert Prill. George Wcndra. Barbara Addleman, Larry Cook. Jack Flsming. Donald Hauf, Edna Keller. Eddie Kukuchka. Helen Ann Pelesky. David Schreibeis. Larry King. Frances Birdie. Joe Fiedor, Edward Keller, Robert Kramer. Darryl Lowell, Jerry Shatzer, Carita Shipley, and Roy Williams. The teacher who had been hired for our room had a bad accident during the summer and was still in the hospital when school opened so Mrs. Marjjorie Joseph ol Wolf came as substitute teacher. She taught till November 1. Then Mrs. Lois Hallowell cam? to be our teacher. We have had a happy year and many good times together. We think six girls and twenty-two boys is just the right proportion and it will be just as good next year because when the sixth grade leaves to go into junior high, the third grade, who takes their place, has only on? girl. This year in music we learned our room’s song “Jolly Boys.” The part we liked best was “Slap. Bang. Here They Come Again!” We’ve had some nice parties. On Hallowe'en everyone went to the big Community Party that began with a wonderful bonfir? near Davis’ and ended in the hall where we played games and had lots to eat. Some of us won prizes for our costumes. Our teacher treated us to a party in school on Valentine’s Day. In May we had the best party of all when we went to Marcia’s ranch for a “Last Day of School” party. We had a wonderful time and all we could eat. We hope next year to have a party like that every month. For Stunt Night, w? put on an old time dance. Mrs. Joseph taught us the steps. The couples were: Carita Shipley. Clifford Kaufman; Barbara Addleman. Edward Keller. Helen Pelesky. Robert Kramer, Edna Keller. Roger Egan. At the Christmas entertainment we gave a play “Santa Claus Has the Measles.” David Schreibeis was Santa Claus and everyone laughed when he “groaned with pain. Last year w? collected bugs, cocoons, ants, and worms. We had a “science corner” on the back table. We took two science trips along the river, one last fall and one this spring. Even though our pockets were full of “souvenirs” we enjoyed the ice cream treats our teacher gave us at Tschirgi’s. One of the most pleasant things wz do is that each month we all draw scenes that might take place that month. The best drawing is chosen for our calendar for that month. Usually Helen Ann Pelesky, Peter Davis, or Edward Kukuchka are our best artists. Our most interesting topic was “Transportation.’’ In addition to drawing many ships, trains, and air- planes the fourth grade drew a fine map of Ranchester that is to represent our grade at the Sheridan County Art Exhibit. In May. all the girls and six of th? boys attended the Rural Choir in Sheridan. After the program our teachers treated us to all the ice cream we could eat. David Schreibeis ate the most. PRIMARY ROOM ENROLLMENT—Bonita Black. Walita Boyd. Dorthy Carden. Joetta Franklin. Bertie Graham. Joan Keller. Elaine Lofing. Nancy Puctt, Rebecca Rawlings. Charlet Ridgway, Everett Schilling. Ronald Schil- ling. Antoinette Smith. Audrv Wondra. LeRoy Ames, John Fiedor. Gary Kramer, Alexie Paulus. Charles Birdie. Joyce Ccqjc. Bzn Shipley. Alice Ellsbury. John Jolovich, Wayne Keller. John Puett. Clayton Schil- ling. Allan Ellsbury. and Lois Reeder. The most wonderful thing we did this year was to learn to be a rhythm band. Almost everyone learned to play just everything. By November we were so good that the Junior-Senior classes asked us to play between the acts of their play. In this we borrowed Jack Paulus who played th? xylophone solo to The Jolly Coppersmith.” Clayton Schilling was band director. Our parents said we stole the show.” By Christmas we were ready to give another program. This time we played “Jingle Bells” and “Santa Claus 1 5 Coming to Town.” Alexie Paulus was director this time. The prettiest, though, was when we sang softly “Silent Night” and “Away in a Manger.” At Stunt Night we sang songs and gave a choral reading. “Signs of Hallowe'en.” This was led by Charles Birdie. In May we were asked to play at the Sheridan County Rural Choir. By that time each of us knew all the required songs, too. so everyone earned a certificate in music. We’ve had lots of fun in our room. Besides being the best singers, we have the most interesting bulletin boards whs re there are always pictures or drawings about our studies. Our Christmas drawing of Santa Claur driving his sled through the blue sky full of gold stars was the prettiest picture this year. We also made Christmas candle decorations for our room. At Valentine time we exchanged valentines with the primary room at Dayton. The third grade wrote letters to their friends there. At Easter our teacher treated us to an Easter egg hunt. In February Bonita was seven years old and her mother gave her a birthday party. We all had lots to eat. In October we all went to Sheridan to see the slag- play “Pinocchio.” We liked the whole play but the best part was when his nose gr£w and grew. Last fall for social studies we took a hike to the Ranchester Park to learn about the Indian fight that once took place there. All the members of the second and third grades have made oral book reports of books the’ve read themselves. Mrs. McClintock in the Sheridan Library says she checkss out more books for our room than to any other single room in the county. 13 BOUQUETS TO SOME GRAND FOLKS It is no play on words that Mrs. Cook can cook! The hot lunch program has be- come an essential part of our school’s program and every effort is made to give as good a meal as is possible on the budget and supplies we have. Mrs. Cook serves an average of 67 meals each day—a total of over 9.500 lunches this year. Food costs approximately $1,500. In addition to this U. S. government surpluses and donations amounted to about $300. Help costs ran $850. Mrs. Cook s I chief helper and dishwasher were Margaret Kukuchka and Bob McStay. V f ' , MRS. HELEN COOK For the second year we have had the friendly help of Mr. Wolfe in keeping the school warm and clean. Although it would be silly to claim that 100 students are always considerate, surely consideration is the general rule, and the teachers have made an effort to teach cooperation and regard for the person who has the important and tiring job of keeping the building in good order and comfortable. The school may well reconsider the many favors, big and little. Mr Wolfe has done for all of us. A regrettable break in the smooth running of this school year came when Mrs. Pauline Moore. 7th-8th grade teacher, had to resign after two and a half years with us. She was one of the four teachers who came as strangers to Ranchester in the fall of 1946 and was. therefore, one who had helped in the transition of the school to what it is today. The first two years Mrs. Moore taught the intermediate room. We trust that memories of her stay here are as pleasant to her as they are to us. She will always have the good will and admiration of the entir? student body and this community. We feel it has been only coincidence, combined with the luckiest of good fortune, that has brought us a teacher «Mrs. Smith) with equal qualifications, and one who has been able to effectively take over Mrs. Moore’s good work. MR. GUY To. Mrs. J. P. McClintock and her pleasant staff. Mrs. Lillian Stuart and Mrs. Alma Grimes, the Ran- chester School snnds sincere thanks. A Ranchester teacher visits the library on the average of twice a week and the school checks out between 50 and 6T books per month. These vary from supplementary primary readers to books on ‘Why Democracy Works and the latest book- on science or business. Read- ers, which means those who have profited from an individual book, whether by a complete book report or by a specific reference for a special assignment, run approximately 6C0 a month in our school. It is on the basis of readers that the Library determines its propertionment for additions and replacements on its shelves. To the Ranchester School, the Carnegie Library is as essential as the typing room or the chemistry ‘Continued on Page 36) THE RANCHESTER RHYTHM BAND—THE MOST JOYOUS ORGANIZATION IN SCHOOL 14 • SCHOLARSHIP IN RANCHESTER The University of Wyoming recently issued a publication Here Is Wyoming. The author. Dr. Ruth Hudson, whose brilliant use of English has turned dry statistics and chronology into a clear, vivid picture, states the quest on: Need Scholar- ship Feel Isolated at Wyoming? She says: Cer- tainly the potentialities for manv types of creative and scholarly interpretations are as rich within Wyoming’s borders as are those of any of its neighbors . . Her pertinent comments refer to the University and there is. of course, a large gaD between the aim of the University and those of Ranches ter High School. Yet. it may cause us to ask the question: “Are honest and the best means being used to bring out the latent and potential talents of scholarship in the school? As a partial answer, one might consider the RHS publication. The Rustler. whose columns represent the contributions from the entire school. In the December issue there appeared twenty-five original poems whose authors represented every class in school----grades one through twelve—-which moans one fourth of the scholars arc capable of producing some good original poetry. It is true, as Dr. Ruth Hudson points out. that “studv in these fields do not equip a man to build bridges or to apply scientific knowledge to farming but it is developing a taste for equipment needed for building a more complete life than is supplied . by mere skills . . . Surely those who early dis- cover this priceless resource of the human spirit are vastly better students and citizens. In too many schools, the recent trend has been for athletics to replace scholarship. We who know cur school have proof for our assurance that how- ever much the fields of extra-curricular entertain and advertise this school, that. here, they are used as tool to encourage the students to as well-bal- anced and multi-sided development as he is can- able We know, for instance, that the average academic record of our basketball team will com- pare favorably with that of any group anywhere, in fact five of the first six regulars are honor students, maintaining an average grade of two or better. Although trips to centers where competition are held always involve difficulties, it was really lack of funds that prohibited Ranchester's attendance at the Wyoming Speech Festival held at Laramie in March. It is hoped that a definite plan to finance such a trip can become effective next year so that students who are interested can compete with representatives from other schools in the state in some of the nine contests sponsored by the Uni- versity's Department of Speech. There are. unfortunately, many neglected fields. Mrs. Moore’s resignation left us without a trained art teacher. There is a great need for a vocal in- structor whose influ?nce can reach the upper grades. This school has recommended a system of county supervision and we feel it is but a question of time until a program will be initiated, either with a private teacher or with a county teacher-specialist in which Ranchester is most willing to do its part. This year the scholarship revealed in essay work has given genuine satisfaction to the faculty who feel that in this field of creative writing. Ran- chester has made some excellent contributions. The growing interest in and willingness to try this type of writing is also encouraging. In the two years 1946-8. ten essays went out from the school, of which eight placed for an award. This year fifteen essays were judged worthy to be sub- mitted to various sponsoring organizations. The fact that two of the contests were of national scope is important in that our contestants felt the respon- sibility of competing with the real talent of the nation. This gave the necessary incentive to bring cut the best in individual thought and style. It meant mastery of and conformity to the rules of formal writing. The essays that follow are chosen as the best of the year and it is with a great amount of justifiable pride that we. as teachers, present these scholarly, original writings. We think these papers alone assure the community that there is a lookout for and an encouragement of special gifts. ---o— EDUCATION—OUB FIRST PREREQUISITE TO WORLD PEACE AND FREEDOM Dale Schilling—Tenth Grade If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be . . . Educate and inform the whole mass of the people. In this statement Thomas Jefferson formulated his firmest belief: that the success of American democracy depended on education. He knew the shortcomings of his day but he believed education was the key to our security. , History has proved the truth of Jeffersonian wisdom. It is just as true today, but both whole mass of the people and education are terms that take upon themselves broader meanings and demands from a groping world. We have reached the place where, as nations of peoples, we must declare our cultural aims and our national ambi- tions. Then we must analyze education and gov- ernment. as sciences, and determine if they are consistent with our ideals. Fort instance, if we truly desire world peace and freedom, there are certain elements that edu- cation must include. Above all there is tolerance The barrier of ignorance that keeps our minds in national, airtight compartments is a basic cause of lack of peace. Education must permit development of judgment and ability to recognize truth lrom propaganda. An education to produce peace must include, henceforth, a better balance in values between the purely scientific and the science that permits man to live with man. Science, as we have it today, can enslave minds with aggression and terror as cruelly as a totalitarian government. Education must teach the necessity and profit of compromise. New thoughts are created by the uniting of dilferencss. A peace, based on freedom, cannot be imposed; it must grow into a universal state of affairs that contains the best from all peoples. The very constitution of our country was created by compromises from many sources. Education for peace and freedom demands that each individual be intelligently interested in his government and that he. individually, insist that national policies be for the ultimate purposes of peace. The improvement of our way ol life is more important than the spreading of it.” Charles A. Lindbergh recently wrote. If we make it sat- isfactory enough, it will spread automatically. If we do not. no strength of arms can permanently impose it.” , One of our most successful policies has been the growing unity and friendship resulting from the 15 ‘Good Neighbor Policy” which has almost sup- planted the misunderstandings of thirty years ago. Exchange of travelers, literature, the arts. and. above all. students—the next leaders of the world —have led to the good will that is the foundation for prace and freedom. “The iron curtain of ig- norance” that has closed off all avenues for sim- ilar exchange with Russia is. probably, the most dangerous situation in today's world. Undoubtedly Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt had this in mind when, in addressing the United Na- tions' General Assembly, she said. A requisite of democracy is an informed citizenry. A requisite of peace is international understanding. Education is the only way to obtain an informed citizenry. A truly educated citizsnry would demand that inter- national understanding be based on fairness and tolerance instead of force. To do otherwise is igncrance. Thus individuals and nations would grow in greatness and education would be acknowl- edged not only as the first pre-requisite, but the enduring requisite to world peace and freadom. «Representative paper from Ranchester High School submitted to Sheridan Chapter, D. A. R. Historical Essay Contest, May. 1949� ----o WHY DEMOCRACY WORKS Douglas McLean. 10th Grade Civilization dawned when m:n learned to live together peaceably under some form of government. History proves that it has always been the trend of givernments. regardless of what they call them- selves. to become totalitarian. Likewise, there has been, always a trend and struggle among the masses of mankind to gain a position of equality. Perhaps equality as viewed in the light of history, might be ccnsidired the keystone of dem- ocracy. Liberty has led to license, fraternity to contempt, but equality grants human dignity and the freedoms that have become the foundation for the various democratic governments. Actually democracy has had little chance to prove what it can do. perpetually, for a nation. From the beginning of nationalistic governments until the present time there have be?n but two periods when democracy grew strong enough to work unobstructed. First there were the Greek democracies, so idealistic that they have been the inspiration for all democratic movements since their day. Secondly, two thousand years later, the United States of America proclaimed its freedom on a principle that was almost new in the world: that government rests on the consent of the governed. The whole historical background of government was overthrown by the United States’ Declaration of Independence. The last century has seen the rise and fall of various drmccracies all over the world. Many, especially those of the western hemisphere, have been copied after the American pattern: ethers are more British or French in thought but all make equality basic. The Communistic movement over much of the world today is making a grave challenge to the very existence of democracy. In the inaugural speech of President Harry S. Truman, h? said. “Communism is ba ed on the belief that man is so weak and inadequate that he is unable to govern himself, and therefore requires the rule of strong masters. Democracy maintains that government is established for the benefit of the individual, and is charged with the rights of the individual and his freedom in the exercise of his abilities.” The tool of Communism is fsar, whereas a dem- ocracy works with the principles of equality in speech, press, religions, and voting. Critics of dem- ocracy say it is too slow and cumbersome to meet emergencies. They point out the inefficiencies and extravagances. It is too often assumed that respon- sibility to a whole people works for incompetence. A democracy that is really working however, is direct, efficient, and intelligent in its conduct. The British System has always been flexible and allowed great changes without destroying funda- mentals. The United States is built on English tradition but Congress has used constitutional means to keep abreast of the times. Yet democracy is still on trial before the world because our search for a more perfect security and equality is still going on. One of democracy's greatest threats is that, recently, man's understanding of science has so exceeded his understanding of brotherhood that the survival of democracy and civilization is “at the cross roads.” Students of history point out that actual scientific research in government may be the key to solving world peace. All genuine efforts and institutions, such as th? League of Nations and World Court, have originated in democratic nations. These great experiments worked on the principles of democracy. It seems safe to assume, in view of the past, that a democracy offers the finest opportunities for honest, effective social research. Under th? protection of free speech and press, long range plans can be made for the good of all. In the United States this has been done with free education, labor unions, Tennessee Valley Authority and the “Good Neighbor Policy.” It seems reasonable to believe that an enlarge- ment of the Monroe Doctrine, the functioning of an Atlantic pact, the security of Benelux, and sim- ilar unions, could become examples of international democracies. People today should not forget the darkness in which our fathers groped with governmental prob- lems they sought to solve. From a state of mutual distrust, sectionalism and jealousy, the United States has grown into a nation of enlightened and per- sonal participation in self government. In the many places where d:mocracy can work only in the hearts and hopes of men. the eternal mission is still “to form a more perfect union, establish justice.—provide for the common defense, —and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity Today, a yet higher mission and interpretation cf democracy has been added: to carry these bhssings of equality, union, liberty, and defense against feers and agression to “all people” as the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared “everywhere in the world.” • Representative paper from Ranchester High School submitted to B. P. O. Elks' national high school essay contest.) ----o---- “WHY DEMOCRACY’ WORKS’ Catherine Fiedor—12th Grade Here in the United States we know that dem- ocracy works because the people who came over to found the United States had freedom in their hearts. Each one had high ideals that he brought from his home land and fashioned them to meet a new standard that was in a new land. Thus, they made their government to meet their ideals. We have our democracy because our fore-fathers knew what it was to be without it. The forms cf government they knew did not please them so 16 they came to start a government of their own. They thought it was worth the cost in terms of effort and sacrifice. After the goal was set. people had to fight tor the democracy they established. As they developed their American way of life, they granted full liberty to each one and the only restraint on an individual was when he attempted to limit the liberties of other citizens. In a democracy the people are really the gov- ernment because only in a democracy is the will of the people supreme. As long as the people re- spect this privilege democracy will stand. The more devotion and participation the people give their government the more effective their dem- ocracy can be. The individual citizens have the right to speak and make any change they want if the majority o! the people want it. Thus, the minority, though they must abide by the changes made by the ma- jority. are still active and are guaranteed the rights of free speech, press and assembly. They can continue to educate the people to their way of thinking. Often the ideals of the minority grow into the laws of the majority. Thus, a democracy can take the best of all the ideals from all the factions. In a totalitarian government minorities are forbidden. Therefore, they grow into under- ground channels of propaganda and hate. A dem- ocracy woiks because it invites opinions of all the people. Of course mistakes are made, but in a democracy they can be corrected, and the people are able to profit by their mistakes. In a dictator- ship mistakes are falsely blamed on minorities, or anyone but on the dictatorship themselves. Democracy has never stood for world conquest. The stated aim of democracy is freedom and equal- ity for all peoples within each nation. The will of the various peoples, as expressed through free elections would determine the kind of government that might result for democracy can not be forced upon people. This condition, especialy in coun- tries that have never known political responsibility, causes critics of democracy to say it can never work on an international basis. But we know that the “fruits of democracy ripen slowly’ but their roots grow deep and strong.” Many a democratic achievement seemed fantastic when first initiated— woman suffrage, abolition of slavery, free bargain- ing for labor groups, child labor laws, free schools and many more. The acceptance of these ideals resulted from the will of the people. Is there any reason then, to feel that democracy cannot be the only sane way to permanent peace? All the move- mints for peace in the last century have come from democratic nations—World Court. Hague Tri- bunal. International Law. League of Nations, United Nations and the Five Freedoms. Each is a step to the great goal of democracy. Each has streng- thened the hope for a world confederation in which war will be forever out-lawed as have been many other crimes of man’s slow progress. Democracy's greatest dream—need not be a mere dream if we. as peoples with freedom, tolerance?, and good will in our hearts, are determined to keep on making democracy work even as our nation's founders made it work by uniting together that they might live in freedom and peace. Democracy is the “government of the people, by the people and for the people,” that shall lead the nations of the earth to the “universal brotherhood” in a law observing world. (Representative paper from Ranchester High School submitted to B. P. O. Elks’ national high school essay contest). SWISS NEUTRALITY «Essay submitted to American Society for Friend- ship with Switzerland” in national high school contest) Dale Schilling—10th Grade The great peak of the geography of Switzerland is the Matterhorn—beautiful, majestic and challeng- ing. Likewise, the ideal uppermost in every Swiss heart is the attainable height of national strength —neutrality. As the mountain climbers have braved the dangers of the Matterhorn, so has Switzerland scaled the summit of perpetual neu- trality. Both are treacherous; a gust of wind might cause of avalanche of snow or of dissension. The climbers are brave, experienced and sure of foot, but they must forever be alert. One false step might plunge them to the depths and to de- struction. Nineteen forty-eight marked the centennial anni- versary of the Swiss federal constitution but their democratic system, whose cornerstone is neutrality, had its beginning in the early Middle Ages. The birth of the Swiss nation began with the union of Uri. Schw'yz and Unterwolden. The immediate cause for union was mutual protection of established liberty against the growing power of the Hapsburgs It has been argued that geography has permitted Swiss neutrality. Actually. Switzerland is one of the most strategically located nations in the world as she controls the principal mountain passes and headwaters that are important to trade and military maneuvers of other countries. Further, lack of raw materials, lack of sea coast, and a relatively large population would tend to hinder neutrality. Geography did not save Switzerland from being Europe’s battleground from the time of Caesar through that of Napoleon nor did it spare her from devastations of the endless fighting and ruling of bishops and barons. Switzerland learned by her own experienezs and from stories of her mercenaries that the policy of neutrality was essential to her existence and that any other policy would cause “dissension among the races of her own population.” The violation of this policy following the French Revolution was offset by the guarantee of perpetual neutrality by the Congress of Vienna 1815). During the World Wars Switzerland looked upon the conflicts not as struggles for democracy but as rivalry among nations for control of world trade. Because of her stand. Switzerland was spared the lavages of war and the people observed “a measure of moral restraint that no censorship could have imposed. While the world lived under war-time restraints the Swiss thus preserved democracy it- silf. Swiss writers stress that use of force is a sign of weakness and that a policy based on mili- tarism will eventually fail. Swiss neutrality was the main factor in the League of Nations’ decision to make Geneva the “peace hub of the world.” Only after great delib- eration did Switzerland join and she was granted special guarantees that excused her from enforcing sanctions or admitting foreign troops on her soil. In March. 1947. Switzerland stated she was ready to join the United Nations if she could be excused from any actions that would threaten her traditions cf complete neutrality. In July she made the same reservations in regards to the Paris Conference, and retained the right to keep economic neutrality with the countries not accepting invitations to the conference. Thus neutral Switzerland has been in a position to help many victims of wars. These “soul pre- Continued on Page 29) 17 CLASS PJLAY STUNT NIGHT STUDENT COUNCIL 18 A REVIEW OF THE BASKETBALL SEASON The Ranchester Rustlers enjoyed a reasonably successful basketball season this year, winning twenty of the thirty games they played. They played their first game of the season at the Clearmont tournament on Decem- ber 10th. In the first round they defeated Buffalo 29 to 14. This win moved them nto the semi-finals against Clearmont in what was probably the best game of the tour- nament. Clearmont had to come from behind in the last quarter to take a 23 to 17 vic- tory. In the consolation play the Rustlers topped Arvada 26 to 10 and moved on to take third place as they breezed by Dayton 38 to 17. The Rustlers corraled the Big Horn Rams as thev took their first conference game 26 to 21. In their next game the Rustlers (and I doubt if many people thought they deserved the name after this game) went down to their most humiliating defeat of the year. An inspired Dayton team led by Jimmy Mock defeated them in a one-sided game 39 to 27. The Alumni showed the Rustlers a few new tricks when they took a 30 to 26 decision from them during Christmas vacation. The Rustlers started off on the wrong foot in their first game of the New Year by letting the Clearmont Panthers claw through their defenses to take a 32 to 28 victory in a game that had everyone biting their nails. H’m, seems to me Ranchester’s not doing so well, lost four out of eight so far. Well, maybe they'll do better in the next paragraph. The Rustlers had to come from behind to topple the Dayton Elks at Dayton on the 12th of January. Going into the fourth quarter Dayton led 30 to 25 but the Rustlers managed to score 11 points in the last quarter, while holding the Elks scoreless. Arvada was the Rustlers' next victim, leaving the floor on the short end of a 40 to 26 count. The Busby Indians came down to try the Rustlers on January 18th. Things went along smoothly during the first quarter for the Rustlers as they piled up a 22 to 2 lead. The Indians had had a sly smile on their faces all this time and during a time out Bobby Lyman was heard to exclaim. “I think those darn Indians are just fooling around.” Everybody laughed and someone patted him on the back and reassured him the game was in the bag. About this time Busby opened up, and with the aid of some tricky pass- ing and fancy shooting scalped the Rustlers 48 to 45. On the 21st of January, the Rustlers turned in what was probably their best per- formance of the year, when they skinned the strong Upton Bobcat team 44 to 26. Ran- chester controlled the ball throughout the entire game; they worked their plays with near perfection and rarely missed a shot. The Rustlers branded the Rozet Mustangs with a 36 to 22 defeat for their next victory. Then taking a three-day trip through Rozet. Upton and Moorcroft, again corraled the Mustangs with a 39 to 12 victory. The next night they lost a heartbreaker to Upton 27 to 26; although the game was rough, very few fouls were called. In the last game of the trip the Moorcroft Wolves were roped and tied down with a 38 to 19 defeat. The Rustlers traveled to Big Horn on the 1st of February and after a hard fight penned the Rams up for the night 36 to 26. Hulett had the misfortune of meeting the Rustlers in a bad mood and suffered a 44 to 23 defeat. This marked the eighth conference win for Ranchester. For their next game the team traveled into Montana to meet Lodge Grass. Playing without the aid of Dale Schilling, regular forward, and not having any teamwork, they went down to defeat by the lop-sided score of 40 to 21. The Moorcroft Wolves were next to fall before the Rustlers' attack, on the 11th of February, by a score of 44 to 17. The Lodge Grass Indians came skulking out of Montana with tomahawks in hand and returned with a 36 to 31 victory a few days after the Moorcroft game. On the 18th of February, one of the largest crowds ever to witness a basketball game here saw the Clearmont Panthers earn a 43 to 39 victory from the Rustlers. The game was one of the hardest fought of the season and the result was ever in doubt until the final gun sounded. In their last conference game of the season the Rustlers downed an improved Arvada team by a score of 14 to 32. Then in their final game before the district tournament the Rustlers topped the Sheridan Colts with a 42 to 41 victory. 19 REVIEW OF TOURNAMENTS At 10 o’clock on Thursday morning, March 13, Ranchester played their first game in the Powder River District Tournament at Casper. The game was with Big Horn and was close throughout. Although the Rustlers managed to eke out 32 to 30 win, they looked very poor. The game featured bad passing, fouling and general poor playing. Both Kramer and Tschirgi of Ranchester and Van- denberg of Big Horn fouled out. This win moved Ranchester into the semi-finals along with Upton. Although the Rustlers played a better brand of ball in this game they showed little spirit until the final three minutes when they were trailing eight points. At this point Upton went into a stall and for the first time the Rustlers showed some real fight. Stealing the ball time after time they narrowed Upton’s lead to one point. With 17 seconds remaining Norris of Upton fouled Tschirgi giving him one shot. “Say,” said someone in the crowd, “this could send the game into overtime.” “What,” exclaimed his friend who had seen Tschirgi shoot before. “He can’t even see the bas- ket, let alone hit it.” But this writer thinks he must have had a general idea of where it was because he did hit the backboard! The next game for the Rustlers was in consolation play when they won an easy victory from the Moor- croft Wolves 48 to 24. This win enabled them to play Big Horn for third place. As it turned out the game was nearly a repetition of the first with the Rustlers coming out on top 31 to 30. Although the Rustlers did not play the ball of which they are capable, several players were named on the honor squads of various papers. In the SHERIDAN PRESS. Douglas McLean was named as first team guard. Dale Schilling as second team forward, and Bob Lyman and Tschirgi received honorable mention. The Casper Tribune named Bob Lyman as first team guard and Dick Kramer and Arnold Tschirgi received honorable mention. McLean was second highest scorer in the tournament with forty points. The Rustlers journeyed to Laramie on the fifteenth of March for the state tournament. In their first game they met the Mountain View Buffaloes who were rated as one of the four top teams in the B division and who eventually ended up with third place. The Buffaloes put up a zone defense which the Rustlers hadn't the opportunity of working against. This got them off to a slow start and they never managed to head the Buffaloes, who won 30 to 27. The next and last game for the Rustlers was against Shoshoni who won handily 37 to 21. Although the score wouldn't indicate it. the Rustlers played a fair game but could not connect with the basket as time after time they missed close in and lay up shots. McLean topped Rustler scorers with 25 points for the tournament. STATISTICS AND COMMENTS ON PLAYERS AND NEXT YEARS TEAM The Rustlers scored 12C8 points in 30 gamess for an average of 42.2 points per game while holding their opponents to 814 points for an average of 27.1 points per game. Douglas McLean was the Rustler’s highest scorer with 310 points. Arnold Tschirgi committed the most fouls. 84. and missed the most free-throws. 57. Following are some adjectives that have been Reed—steady and dependable Schilling—consistent and ready Lyman—snappy and agile Kramer—alert and clean Portwood—powerful and enduring Fiedor—persistent and speedy sed in describing individual players: Fackcnthall—enduring and accurate Kawulok—steady and dependable Tszhirgi—slow but sure Melton—obedient and persistent McLean—aggresive and accurate McStay—clear visioned and fighting “THE JUNIOR RUSTLERS The Junior Rustlers had a poor season this year. We only made one triumph the whole season but this was better than the football team did. We played Dayton, Big Horn, Monarch, Busby, Holy Name, Lodge Grass and Wood- land Park during the season. In spite of the defeats, we feel we all improver and we of the eighth grade are anxious to get onto the high school team next year. Our fastest game was when we played Big Horn. From the start it was very close. The score at the half was 3 to 6 in favor of Big Horn; at the third quarter it was 9 to 7, Big Horn’s favor. With 22 seconds to go, a free throw was made and the final score was 10 to 11 in favor of Ranchester. Due to financial difficulties, we didn’t participate in the tournament at Buffalo. —By David Hallowell and Don Kramer 20 STUDENT COUNCIL OF RHS Much is being heard in both national and social life about democracy. We feel sure that the school, above any other institution in American life, should exemplify and reflect real participation in a genuine democratic atmosphere. For many years the student council of Ranchester High School has been an organ- ization in name only, the position of its president has been an empty honor, and the actual achievements have been few. With these thoughts in mind the student council of this year, together with their sponsors, Mrs. Torbert and Mr. McCormick, began to study means of making the organ- ization worth while. When our first requests were not granted we only became more determined to find means of increasing the effectiveness of our demands. Our first work of real importance was to write a constitution for the student body. This was not dashed off in haste but the draft, as submitted to the whole high school, was the result of many hours of study. In general assembly the articles and sections were discussed one by one and every effort was made to get fair criticism and sugges- tions from everyone. As adopted, the constitution places the student council in a position of worth and permite student government to function in a democratic manner. Since adoption we have been able to present suggestions and see that they are con- s’dered, keep a better check on expenditures, and facilitate the handling of a greater quantity of student affairs. We have everyrcason to feel we have contributed something that can be a benefit to all the classes of this high school for many years to come. We feel the student council can increase interest in student government, encourage a willingness to cooperate, offer opportunities to express opinions and to practice dem- ocracy in such a way that will give understanding and the right perspective for partici- pation in the American system of governrm nt that awaits us beyond the school room. For the 1948-49 school year the following were elected as student council officers: Helen Kukuchka. president; Arnold Tschirgi, Douglas McLean, and Roberta Goodill. —Douglas McLean RHS PEP CLUB The Pep Club has been very active this year. Early in the fall we started to sell Christmas cards and when the basketball season opened we sold pop and candy. Money made was used to finance our annual trip to the district tournament and for improving the girls’ room at school. Pep Club outfits chosen this year are white blouses, with three quarter length sleeves, dark skirts and gold ties. The cheerleaders, Helen Kukuchka and Betty Lou Goodill. wear short purple ballerina skirts and gold blouses with purple ties. Pep Club officers are: president. Catherine Fiedor; vice-president, Margaret Kukuchka; secre- tary. Julia Mae Cable; treasurer, Roberta Goodill; sponsor, Mrs. Torbert. The Pep Club girls have had many gay times together. During our party December 10, we decorated the school rooms in keeping with the Christmas spirit, so that on Mon- day morning everyone felt that Santa Claus had played RHS an early visit. The eve- ning was ended by making the president wash the dishes because she came in late! The climax of the year’s activities was the trip to the district tournament at Casper, March 3, 4, and 5. Those who made the trip are Dona Reed, Beverly Barbula, Margaret Kukuchka, Betty Lou Goodill, Lorna King, Kathleen Sperl, Helen Kukuchka, and Cath- erine Fiedor. Mrs. Lyman and Mrs. Novakovich furnished transportation. On Satur- day we were joined by Ruth Schreibeis, ’48, and it was fun having her with us again. We’re sure the Red and White Court where we stayed profited from our curiosity about the 25c per hour radio in each cabin! We cheered ourselves hoarse at the games; wore our soles thin seeing the town; spent all our money buying new shoes, sweaters, ear rings and hats; and had a gloriously happy time. Nicest experience of all, we agree, was the 6 o’clock dinner Mrs. Torbert arranged for us in the lovely dining room of the Gladstone Hotel. —Catherine Fiedor 22 JUNIOR SENIOR PLAY After much consideration, “Leave it to Grandma,” Vincent Lindsay's hilarious comedy, was picked as being the plot best adaptable to our classes, stage and time schedule. The cast included all members of the Junior-Senior classes and two necessary extras—Betty Lou Goodill and Dale Schilling—who were chosen by vote of the upperclassmen. After three busy weeks of practice, the cast was more than rewarded by the tremendous reception given the play when presented November 19. Genuine praisf was given to all the cast. Special commendation was given Dick Reed and Catherine Fiedor for their especially lengthy parts and to Arnold Tschirgi who provided many a laugh that wasn’t in the lines. We venture to say that as you reread these lines forty years from now that Julia’s “Oh. lawsy,” Grand- ma's glasses. Dale’s tired walk and The Brat’s “yah-yah will still be vivid scenes in your mind! The plot was sufficiently balanced to permit a rather equal showing of talents. However, it starred “Grandma.” as portrayed by Roberta Goodill. who managed to fix everything—except that “Brat”— for her favorite nephew. Cliff Dick Reed) and his young wife. Mary (Catherine Fiedor) whose last lines keynoted the tempo of the play: “That’s wonderful. Everything’s wonderful!” The cast was as follows: Grandma, the annual vis tor. Roberta Goodill: Cliff and Mary Dunstan, newly- weds. Dick Reed and Catherine Fiedor; Virginia. Mary’s sister. Kathleen Sperl; John Parker and Jerry Cun- ningham. two young suitors. Bob McStay and Dick Kramer: George Grant, wealthy land owner and his daughter. Joyce. Arnold Tschirgi and Betty Lou Goodill: Patsy. “The Brat.” Helen Kukuchka: and Eliza, the maid: and her boy friend. Henry. Julia Mae Cable and Dale Schilling. Between acts one and two the Ranchester Rhythm Band made their debut to an appreciative and de- lighted audience. Between acts two and three David Hallowell presented his original musical reading. “Ferdinand the Bull.” The most memorable and unscheduled happening occurred when Dick Kramer, representing the cast, presented the director with a beautiful shirt in appreciation of his extra time spent and suggestions made that helped make the play a success. This was followed by presentation of another gift—a tie to match the shirt —from the Rhythm Band. Their spokesman was Gary Kramer who said . . we give you this because we like you very much.’’ “I have sponsored many plays in my teaching experience and even the most spectacular ended with a sigh cf relief. This year’s play will go down as an experience strengthening the bonds of friendships among all who participated in its preparation. The gifts and th? kind words that accompanied them represent much more than a tie and a shirt. In the minds of all who were present they represented symbols of the finest kind of good will of which a school can boast. They came as a complete surprise to the director and did net represent the duty of precedence nor “good form” but. stand out as another example of the friendly relations that exist between teachers and pupils. —John McCormick. OFFICE PRACTICE CLASS Ranchester High School offered a new course this year to students who had previously had shorthand and typing: this course is office practice. Members of the class are: Helen Kukuchka. Catherine Fiedor, Kathleen Sperl. and Roberta Goodill. In addition to improving their skill in typing and shorthand, the girls have served as secretaries to the various teachers, writing much actual correspondence for them. This class not only forms the back- bone for production of the “Rustler” which is publi: hed each six weeks, but does much ditto and mimeo- graph work for school and community. During the first semester, the girls duplicated 3665 copies, ranging from post card advertisement of the Women’s Club bazaar and cards for the Rotary Christmas dinner, to word lists for the primary grades, and football booster tickets. Because the class is small and the girls are diligent, congenial, and of near-equal ability, the activities cf the class have been varied considerably from theusual course in secretarial training. Personality de- velopment. good grooming, business etiquette, individual needs in functional grammar and business Eng- lish. vocations—these have been among the topics studied and discussed. Especially interesting wras the period devoted to civil service tests and positions and the helpful talk given by Mrs. Helen Murdock, a graduate of RHS and a former civil service employee. A film relating to telephone courtesy wras very in- formative. In October the girls visited Western Union and each wras permitted to operate the teletype. At the office of the Big Horn Construction Company, each used a dictaphone, saw the operation of a switch- board. a liquid process Ditto, a check protector, and observed various time-saver forms. During their visit to the Court House, demonstrations were given of an addressograph by the County Assessor, and of a photostatic machine by the County Clerk. In the County Superintendent’s office the girls examined equipment and secretarial supplies they had seen pictured in their texts. The girls then separated to scend a two-hour observation period in various offices, and later reported to the class the interesting incidents. The girls felt that their most interesting trip was w'hen they spent one afternoon in the Carnegie Library looking through business reference books and learning, in general, how to use a library. This is valuable information for any person to know'. The girls all agree that office practice is one of the mefct enjoyable subjects taught in the year of “49.” 24 Cast From “Leave it to Grandma” SPANISH CLASS Another class at school that resembles a club is the Spanish class. In this class there are three senoritas—Lorna King. Betty Lou Goodill. and Julia Mae Cable, and three senores—Dale Schilling, Douglas McLean, and Arnold Tschirgi. Besides learning to speak and read Spanish we have made reports about customs and geography of Spanish speaking countries. We have had a lot of fun during the year trying to read a Spanish paper, “La Prensa.” Some of the things we have enjoyed most are our varied bulletin board and listening to Spanish music. —Julia Cable STUDENT PUBLICATIONS RHS has two student publications. “The Rustler.” our mimeographed newspaper sponsored by Mrs. Torbert, is issued by the staff elected by the high schoc’ student body. It differs from most school papers in that it is all-school publication and special effort is made to encourage writing in the lower grades worthy ct publication. “The Rustler” is a summary of news and the best of class work of each six weeks. There is no sub- scription fee and there is no effort to include pages cf advertisements. The school finances the paper and a free mailing list includes each family in the district, the alumni, and the various reciprocating schools. This year's editor. Kathleen Sperl. deserves unlimited praise for her talent, her sincere efforts, her many extra hours cf work, and her ability to get cooperation from her fellow students. Her editorials are especially good and reflect originality in style—something that is rare even in the recognized journalistic world. Other members of the Rustler staff are: Associate editor. Roberta Goodill; circulation manager, Dick Reed; sports editor. Arnold Tschirgi. art editor. Betty Lou Goodill. The Rustler” is. of course, not all essays. The Sniffing Puppy, initiated by Jan Lyman, 47-48 editor, has become almost a real live purp around RHS and. like all experienced dogs, drags in more and more stuff. We think, too, his ears have grown, or else the world has progressed faster than we. Some of his pickings we discreetly bury; some of the old boners Kathleen and Mrs. Torbert wash off and print. , An unusual column in each Rustler is a monthly application of some unique feature that applies to different students or organizations. In February it was titles of famous books; in April it was Easter greetings; in November it was famous quotations. The cleverest appeared in the December issue when lines from the Night Before Christmas were used to describe the students (see below). The excellence of the Rustler” has greatly facilitated the compiling of the Rustler Yearbook.” for in many ways the annual is a summary of the Rustler.” Helen Kukuchka was elected '49 annual editor by the student body. Each member of the high school is considered a member of the yearbook staff and a contribution is therefore expected from everyone. The Rustler Yearbook.” we feel, speaks for itself. It has grown in size and significance; it has become one oi the most effective bonds between the school and community and between, the students and alumni. It is recognized as a superior publication when judged on comparative bases, anywhere. But. above all, it remains what it has always been: a permanent yearlyhistory of treasured memories. F. H. A. We deeply regret the loss of our active FHA chapter. Although we were a small organization in the state, we participated in the district and state meetings where we won honors. This organization is composed of girls, throughout the nation, who are interested in future homemaking i«. America.” Our chapter was organized under the sponsorship of Mrs. Mary Belding. To be a member of this organization everyone had to have at least one year of home economics or be enrolled in a home economics class. The Ranchester Chapter of FHA was the most act ve club in RHS and the least financially embarrassed. Our chapter had the honor of having Helen Kukuchka as district secretary. Last spring the chapter elected Helen Kukuchka. Roberta Goodill. and Lorna King as representatives to the stat2 FHA meeting in Laramie. Mrs. Margaret Barbula and Mrs. Mary Belding accompanied us. This fall. Mrs. Barbula, our chapter mother, took us to the Northeastern District Meeting in Buffalo. Being at present an inactive chapter makes us realize still more the good we received from the months we were active. We sincerely hope that next year cur charter can be renewed and we'll have a home economics department again. —Helen Kukuchka BOV SCOUTS—As Related to Ranchester School Last fall the new Scout troop No. 101 was organized. The troop has been meeting every Wednesday evening at 7:3G in the community hall. Its leaders are: Mr. Harold Harter. Scoutmaster, and Mr. Aaron Fer- guson. assistant Scoutmaster. Most of the boys are advancing rapidly, and are having a lot of fun. Merit badges earned by different Scouts include these for swimming, public speaking, home repair, gardening, birds, cocking, woodwork, carpentry, personal and public health and conservation. Here are the names of the boys and their ranks: Jerry Shatzer. Tenderfoot: Gale Shatzer. Tenderfoot Tom Puelt Tenderfoot; Dick Lyman. Second Class; Loren King. First Class: Eugene Fackenthall. First Class, and Bob Lyman. Star Scout. —Bob Lyman 4-H As Related to Ranchester School In February. Miss Halstead came to Ranchester and helped the girls organize their 4-H club. There are fifteen members, in first, second and third year sewing. They adopted the name Happy Go-Lucky 4-H club” and chose Mrs. Cecil Paulus as sponsor. Officers are: Carol Carter, president: Barbara Fleming, vice-president; Shirley Lewis, secretary-treasurer: Beverly Barbula, reporter. Th club tyis great plans for the year and not only are they accomplishing worthw hile-work but they hav good! at'their twice a month meetings. -—Carol Carter £6 CLIPPINGS FROM “THE RUSTLER” SCHOOL DAYS We start to school when we are small; And eagerly await the coming of fall. Up through the grades we steadily climb. Changing teachers from time to time. Then first thing we know—high school! «Always a long hard duel.) Freshman Initiation is merry and gay. For upperclassmen it’s a great day. Next year more fun comes rolling around For then we also may look down Upon lower classmates who meet their fate. Oh, how they shudder on such a date! Then at last we are the Senior Class: We have all worked hard, both lad and lass: We have studied our best and played our role And now we have achieved our goal. —Carol Carter, 9th Grade ---o---- SECOND ANNUAL STUNT NIGHT Our school abounds with talent! In order to give everyone an opportunity to experience some type of stage ability or showmanship, the school puts on its annual “Stunt Night.” It was an all-embracing program and was staged without lengthy prepara- tion. tiring rehearsal, or expensive costuming. Each room and organization of the school put on a skit, with the program announced by Dick Kramer. Dale Schilling was the stage manager. The receipts for evening were satisfying, as a record crowd of over three hundred attended. The money was distributed according to the per pupil ticket sale in each department. This permits each class to have, early in the season and without assessment, a current fund for any activities or emergencies which may arise. Though the money angle is an important one. it cannot be compared in value to the good will such as the evening built up for the school. After a wholesome rollicking evening of good entertain- ment the patrons went out with a more hearty feeling of regard for what the student body can do. Further, experience in appearing before th? public is something that early becomes a part of the educational program instead of being a frightful experience at senior level! Main attraction of the evening was the ap- pearance of the fabulous Andrew Sisters, starring Arnold Tschirgi, Bob McStay. and Doug McLean, in their interpretation of the “Beer Barrel Polka.” The program closed with the Alumni skit. “Goldi and the Three Bears,” featuring Jerry Hallowcll as Goldi; Don Johnson. Marion Wondra. and Paul Paustian as the Bears; and Cecil Paulas as the “Voice of Inexperience.” This is the first time the alumni have ever appeared on an all-school program. —Dona Reed and Shirley Lewis ----o---- Santa Claus is coming to town There’s snow on the ground. Santa Claus will give toys To all good little girls and boys. Santa Claus is nice He is quiet as mice. I will leave him coffee and cake. I like to bake. —Marcia Masters. INSTALLATION OF REST ROOMS IN RANCH ESTER COMMUNITY HALL Installation of rest rooms in the community hall at Ranchester was completed the latter part of November. The rest rooms, one on each side of the stage, had long been needed, and have been greatly appreciated by the entire community. A generous donation of $300 by the Women’s Club made it pos- sible for the school district to undertake the project at that time. Time and labor were donated by several cit- zens of Ranchester. —Kathleen Sperl. Dec. issue ------------------------o---- Ranchester boys and girls are again sending Junior Red Cross boxes to foreign nations. A box will be filled by each of the grade rooms and two boxes by the high school. The boxes all go for a good cause. The boys and girls in foreign lands like to receive the things that are in the boxes and they need many cf thes? items very much. We are all glad to help bring happiness to some child in a land that was ruined by war and we know they do appreciate our friendship because we have had letters from these who received our boxes last year. Dona Madron—Nov. issue. ( In January several most interesting and appre- ciative letters were received from Holland. The primary room had sent presents to a particular boy whose family had received one of the boxes from the Ladies’ Club. Several of Mrs. Hallowell’s pupils wrote letters to another Dutch boy who had written telling how much the Ranchester packages had meant in his home.) ----o---- Christmas is coming The children are humming The bells are ringing The people are singing. We’ll get lots of presents. Beautiful presents. We have lots of fun. We race and run. The bells are ringing The children are singing The bells in the steeple Call to th? people. —Barbara Addleman, 5th Grade ------o---- Christmas seems to be always the most inspira- tional time for the poets. Here are those selected as best from our December issue: HAPPY CHRISTMAS When Christmas comes around each year It fills the children with good cheer. They await the coming of old Saint Nick Who fills the stockings with toys and tricks. But boys who make “fives” get sawdust and switches. It's fun to rise at crack of dawn Without taking time to stop and yawn To see what Santa left as toys For all the good little girls and boys And boys who made “ones” get new belts and breeches. Frank Kukuchka, 10th Grade THE •‘RUSTLER’S APPLICATION OF •THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS Not a creature was stirring. 7th and 8th grades; Sugar plums. ' Shirley Lewis and Betty Lou Good- ill; In her ’kerchief. Mrs. Torbert: In my cap. Mr. Lyman; Just settled our brains, vacation; A long winter’s nap. English class; There arose such a clatter. recess; Flew like a flash. Dick Reed; Wondering eyes. Dale Schilling; Little old driver. Dick Kramer; So lively and quick, Carol Carter; More rapid than eagles. typing class; He whistled and shouted and called them, Mr. Mc- Cormick; Dasher. Arnold Tschirgi; Dancer. Bev- erly Barbula. Prancer,” Bob Lyman; Vixen. Mar- garet Kukuchka; ‘‘Comet, ’ Lorna King. Donder. Ray Kawulok; Blitzen. Bob McStay; Dash away all. dismissal time; Wild hurricane. Eugene Fackenthall; An obstacle. RHS constitution; In a twirkling. Jean Fiedor; Prancing and pawing. the lunch line; Each little hoof, Helen Kukuchka; Dressed all in fur. Dona Reed; Eyes, how they twinkled. Kathleen Sperl: “Dimples how merry. Catherine Fiedor; His cheeks were like roses.” Dick Masters; His nose like a cherry. Tom Fiedor; The beard on his chin.” Doug McLean: Chubby and plump. Don Kramer; “Right jolly old elf, Julia Cable; W ink of his eye. Jimmy Melton; Twist of his head.” Tony Pelesky; Nothing to dread,” Dona Madron; Spoke not a word. Bruce Pertwccd: Went straight to work.” Roberta Good- ill; “Gave a Whistle. Frank Kukuchka: “Happy Christmas to all. Loren King; And to all a good night. Rustler staff. ----o---- (IIRISTM AS DAY When good old Christmas comes again. We ll put a tree where the chair had been Then Santa will come with all his toys. And leave you something, girls and boys. In the morning when you first wake up You get out of bed with a great big jump. You run for the Christmas tree just like mad And what you see makes you very glad. Under the tree and in your stocking. Are many things of which you were talking. When all the packages are opened at last How serry you are that it all has passed. You pick up the paper and all the string. Then everyone gathers at last to sing. Now comes dinner with all its cheer. Merry Christmas, everybody, and Happy New Year. —Dona Reed, 9th Grade ----o---- Our school was delighted when the district meet- ng cf the W. E. A., which m:t in Sheridan, October 7th-8th. elected Mr. Lyman as district member of the executive board of W. E. A On Dec. 10th- 11th, Mr. Lyman attended his first meeting which was held at the Henning Hotel in Casper. Here he took oath of office for his term f three years. The students are very proud to have a superin- tendent who holds this honor. It not only puts him in a position to do more for education in the state of Wyoming but also carries the name of Ranchester throughout the state. —Julia Cable ec. issue. ----o---- Santa Claus is bringing toys To all the good girls and boys. —Dorothy Carden ST. EDMUND’S CHURC H Dedication and blessing at St. Edmund's Church took place December 19. 1948. The people of Ran- chester are happy to have such a nice church of their own. The new church was designed by Frank Gleason of Sheridan and constructed under the supervision and direction of Karl Kukuchka of Ran- chester. Work on the building was contributed by members of the parish and friends. The most Reverend Herbert M. Newell, D. D.. presided at the ceremony which was one of the most beautiful and impressive any of us had ever seen. The dedication ceremony was followed by a tuffet luncheon served at the Ranchester Hall. A party was held January 24 for the Ranchester- Monarch choir at Father Hmelovsky’s. We played Bunko and enjoyed playing the phonograph. We used our host's wide selection of records ranging from opera to hill-billy music. W e feel that we have a real friend in Father Hmelovsky. He is the life of any gathering. He has shown his interest in our school by encourag- ing us in many ways.—Catherine Fiedor. Feb. issue. ----o---- EASTER Again we share our hopes and fears; We think of those, to us most dear. And trust and faith return anew Recalling memories of those we knew. For we who wait can only pray In gratitude for this glorious day. And praising our Lord, who rose from His grave Remember, with joy, the promise He gave. So on this Easter, let the lily, tall and white. Stand for hearts of love with peace and light To guide us away from spit? and care, Into nearness to Him whose life we share. —Carol Carter, 9th Grade—Apr. issue ----o---- When the snow comes down. And the wind blows round Then ccmes a little red sled. When the children are all in bed. —Alixe Paulus ----o---- The reindeer are coming With the magic sled Carrying the little fat man. —Nancy Puett ----o---- Clickety. Click. Jolly Old Saint Nick Is on the roof top Quick! Quick! Quick! —Clayton Schilling - —o----- Mother decorated the tree Along came Santa Claus And left a doll for me. —Toni Smith Children are singing. Bells are ringing, Santa is bringing Toys! —Bertie Graham ----o---- The Christ Jesus sleeps. Mary her watch keeps. In a stable He was bom Early Christmas morn. —Clifford Kaufmann 28 AUDUBON SOCITEY Most of the junior high school have joined the Junior Audubon Society, a rational organization with headquarters in New York. Its main purposes are to protect the birds and encourage study about them. The dues are only fifteen cents a year and this money goes to help keep up bird refuges. The society was named for John James Audubon, the famous naturalist and painter. He did more lor birds than any other person. In high school some study of birds was done in our general science class. We had one field trip to the forest where Mr. Dickson spoke to us on wild life and forestry. The ones who accomplished most in bird study were Eugene Fackenthall and Frank Kukuchka. Eugene gained a merit badge for Boy Scouts through identifying forty birds. —James Melton—April issue. ----o--- Bells are ringing Children are singing All around th2 Christmas tree. —Rebecca Rawlings ----o--- When the Christmas bells are ringing All the little angels are singing. —Walita Boyd The snow is blowing All of it is piling In great big drifts. —Charles Birdie ---o—— The snow is drifted The wind has lifted Me up off the ground. —John Jolovich o---- WE KNOW IT’S SILLY—BUT What did Dona Reed? Why isn’t Lois a Reeder? Who’ll crown Loren King? How many Dales are worth a Schilling? Could Larry Cook? Would Barbara really Addleman? Will Frances always be a Birdie? Do you think David can Hallowell? ---o---- SCHOLARSHIP IN RANCH ESTER Continued from Page 17) serving acts” on the part of the Swiss people were the reasons for making Geneva the headquarters for the International Red Cross. To many, neutrality means no army or military preparations but as Swiss neutrrlity is “the first and uppermost principle” of the federal foreign policy, it is “expressly mentioned among the duties of the government in the federal constitution itself.” Therefore, in spite of the CTreat Powers’ guarantee. Switzerland is prepared to defend that neutrality through a model military system that is the envy of the world. Instead of a conscription period that interrups education or production of farm or business. Swiss military instruction is com- pletely universal and for short periods. It begins as physical training in all schools and continues as rifle or ski clubs or similar activities until the age of 49. There is no idleness in camps and there are no professional soldiers, except for instructors. The Swiss have made this democratic, defensive army a representation of the finest qualities of Swiss manhood in physical and patriotic attainments but they have not made the army representative of the nation. In most countries, dying on the battlefield is the ultimate. In Switzerland this idea is exchanged for the ideal cf humanitarian deeds for the good o all mankind. Instead of teaching race suprem- acy and philosophical aspirations. Swiss thinkers have stressed the idea of A nation as “a community cf A whole people.” For example in the Plad- finder. or Swiss Boy Scouts, there is no nationalism but their stated aim is “world brotherhood.” Always included among the political causes of war have been misdirected patriotism and national ambitions. The intens ty of such feelings may vary from Naziism to Ajnerican “manifest destiny. In contrast, years ago Konrad Falke wrote: “It makes a tremendous difference whether a man has been brought up with the thought: ‘You belong to a great power which one day must light for world supremacy or whether he must always say to him- self. “If it comes to fighting we have hope for nothing better than to keep what we already have.” Charles Lindbergh recently wrote: “The quality of a civilization depends on a balanc? of the body, mind, and spirit in its people. . . .” It has been this kind of neutrality that has made Switzerland a balanced nation united from three cultures, four languages, two religions, and many divergent politi- cal ideas within the 22 cantons. Neutrality is the e «ential element of Swiss equality and the “symbol of national unity.” Neutrality, in competition for foreign markets and investments is largely responsible for Swiss prosperity. Travelers, traders, and headquarters for international organizations have come to Switzer- land of their own accord, bringing prestige and wealth to the nation. Of the many things contributed to the world by Switzerland, there is one that shines brightest to a world living in fear and distrust. The Swiss have given hope for the practical working of a world confederation in which neutrality and tolera- tion are the peacemaking links for international cooperation. ----o---- Excerpts lrom “SWISS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WORLD”—Julia Mae Cable—11th Grade Switzerland, a picturesque country only slightly larger than on2-sixth the area of our state of Wyo- ming. is located in the heart of Europe Surrounded by the Alpine Alps, its principal rivers are the Rhone and the Rhine. Beautiful Lake Geneva and the towering Matterhorn are always associated with the mention of Switzerland. Its capital is Bern and the main cities of culture are Basel. Zurich, and Geneva. It is the oldest republic in the world and the only true democracy. Sw'iss people know freedom in everything they do. Their government has been formed step by step through the years—a government to fit their own needs. Switzerland is a very disjoined country in races and classes of people: there are Latin and Teuton. Papist and Calvinist, laborer and banker, living together in peaceful harmony. There is no Swiss language: they speak Italian. German. French, and Romanche. Switzerland is a land of contrasts in geography, people, and government. 29 Despite this, they give us an example of a working democracy excelled by none other in the world . . . For two and one-half centuries Switzerland has furnished the world with a great share of its watches. The first Swiss clocks were large tower clocks made more for their architecture than for their efficiency. During the Renaissance period the clock designs became smaller and smaller until they had a clock which could be worn on the wrist. They called this clock a watch. Watchmaking was begun in 1550 by a group of common workers in Geneva, the cradle of watch- making. and later the trade spread to Neuville and prospered in the Valley of Jura and most other parts cf Switzerland. In the 18th century Switzerland began mass production of watches. Profiting from the inventions pertaining to clockmaking through- out the world, the Swiss have developed a watch with efficient mechanism, unique engraving and exquisite style. Precision instruments, jewelry, and music boxes have long been representative of the perfection of Swiss craftsmanship. No other people have devel- oped this art to the extent the Swiss have done. Wood carving was started at Brienz by Christian Fisher and the industry proved so successful that it spread into Meiringen and remote mountain villages. Toys, flowers, animals, chairs, and wood objects of every description are made by the hands cf peasant artists. Numerous craftsmen are em- ployed in this art. Each year many people go to study the examples of old Roman architecture which are scattered throughout Switzerland. The famous monastery at St. Bernard Pass is often visited. For years monks lived there and it was there that St. Bernard dogs were developed for rescuing people who became lost in the mountains. The people of this country have a deep apprecia- tion for music of a wide variety. Beautiful Alpine music and ancient yodels originated in Switzer- land. Alpine music is sung in valleys by many voices which, when blended together, echo and re-echo through the valleys and mountains pro- ducing moments of enchantment Swiss atmos- phere has influenced many composers in their works, among whom are Wagner. Liszt, and Rossini. In the winter Switzerland becomes a spectacular playland for the world. The Alps are among the world’s best ski centers. Thousands of tourists each year are enrolled in Switzerland’s ski schools, where one can begin with the first principles of skiing and can continue to learn and obtain certifi- cates of the highest degree. Skillful skiing and ski jumping are achieved by artists in that field, through untiring effort and practice. Ice skating, too. is a popular art and pleasure. If one does not ski or skate, he may go for a thrilling toboggan ride cr leisurely jaunt along in a horse-drawn sleigh with the bells ringing clearly in the brisk Alpine air. Switzerlanders enjoy a game called Hornussen. a batting game played by opposing teams on ice. and tourists are fascinated by it. Many Olympic champions have been Swisss. and Switzerland al- ways has participants in the various events of the Olympic Games. Living peacefully in the turmoil of Europe, this remarkable little country continues her tradition of contributing immeasurably to the happiness and well-being of the peoples of the world. Like a lighthouse sending its rays over a storm-darkened sea. Switzerland, by her successful example, sends out the light of hope for democracy in the world. MARKERS AND MONUMENTS OF MY STATE OF WYOMING Representative papers from Ranchester Junior High School submitted to Sheridan Chapter D. A. R. Historical Essay Contest) Wyoming is often looked upon by the people who live east of the Mississippi as a distant place where nothing important happened. This is not true because Wyoming is the very center of the history of our west. It is where the Red Man made his last stand. Here the old land grants of Spain, France, and England joined. The most daring trap- pers and traders and many of the greatest explorers made our historic trails. One reason that so few people know this is that, until recently, little was done to mark the locations of the events that made an “empire” out of the west. I think the most interesting site that has been marked is Independence Rock, located in the Sweet- water Valley on the Old Oregon Trail. There are seven markers here, and at nearby Devils Gate, but they never could tell all the exciting and varied events that happened. More interesting than the markers are the hundreds of initials and names that the early trappers, scouts, travelers and army men carved there. The Historical Landmark Com- mission has indexed these names so we can find the ones we especially want to see. Although there are many places where early trappers carved names, such as Register Cliff, there is nothing like “Inde- pendence Rock” in the whole west. The historical societies recently have placed markers along routes of our famous trails such as the Oregon. Mormon, Overland. Bozeman. Cus- ter. and Bridger. There has been much interest in the reconstructing of some of the more important buildings. At Fort Bridgsr many of the original buildings are still standing and so a better job has been done. At the site of Old Fort Caspar the Natrona County Historical Society made a reconstruction. Work was begun at Fort Phil Kearny but there is much yet to do. The United States Government has made a National Monu- ment of Fort Laramie and when this reconstruction is completed it will be one of the best in the country. Sacajawea was one of the greatest women in history, but she was almost a forgotten and friend- less old woman when she was buried at the Wind River Reservation. It was Rev. Roberts who kept her grave from being forgotten. Finally, in 1931. a marker was placed there. In February of this year our Wyoming senators asked congress for $275,000 for a monument that would “represent the rppreciation of the United States Government “ I think no monument would be great enough to recall all of the brave things Sacajawea did. There is no part of this state that cannot be proud of some historical or geological site. Each ccmunity and school had its beginnings somewhere and I think the people of each town should mark these places. Even if the marker is small it will keep the location and event from being forgotten. Then, some day. the state may be able to help by replacing permanent and proper markings where they belong. Meanwhile, we should be thankful for the his- torical societies’ work. Each marker has helped us to appreciate more the great heritage we have in “Wonderful Wyoming.” —Joan Johnson—8th Grade 30 THE SCHOOL YEAR AS SEEN THROUGH THE EYES OF THE “RUSTLER STAFF” WE DEDICATE TO The quickly blushing “Sw et Alices” who “weep with delight” at his smile; “tremble with fear at his frown,” can’t bear being talked about, but who believe everything they hear . . . and . . . The rugged, hard-shelled rats who must be tomahawked before they can take a hint, because their consciences are numbed and their finer natures are buried deep beneath the callouses of indifference. This section, then, is designed to make as many people as pos- sible uncomfortable. If we’ve failed to insult you, we’re sorry, but it’s too late now. 31 HELEN KUKUCHKA. Editor The School Year as Seen Through the Eyes of the Rustler Staff THE “RUSTLER AWARDS THE POPULARITY PRIZE FOR 1949 “Just a good, busy boy”—that’s the summary and appraisal of the judges of the Rustler staff when they awarded to Dick Kramer, who had se easily won the Rustler's Wonder Boy contest of 1948. Coming to Ranehester from Sheridan in 1947, Mr. Kramer has shown almost daily improvement. Always, in the thick of the fight he could be found. It was he who al- ways spoke first—and last—in all his classes. “Keep your head, here comes Dick,” has become an R. H. S. epigram. We shall not list his activities; they are still being compiled. We urge you to arrange a meeting with this tudent who has, repeatedly, shown the greatest number of inclinations. We asked him for a modest statement. “Oh. yeah!” he replied. “When I first came to Ranehester I was pretty conceited, but they kicked it out of me and now I am THE BEST fellow in school. The RUSTLER awards the prize for the BEST ESSAY Of' THE YEAR”—Freshman girl wins prize of five gallons of Esso oil and mention in 1949 Rustler! “WORK HARD AND SAVE’’—ADVICE OF LOCAL MAN By JOAN FEIDOR I was frightened when the RUSTLER editor asked me to go down town and inter- view Mr. Marion Wondra, former Ranehester High School graduate and present oil mag- nate of Ranehester. I thought he would be gruff and too busy for little me, but he was just as sweet as he could be! “How is business, Mr. Wondra?” I asked timidly, thinking he would snap my head off. The General Manager of the Esso Oil Chain and Distributing Corporation said, “Very well, thank you.” “Have you any message for the students of R. H. S. ?” was my next question. “You bet I have,” he replied. “Tell them to work hard and save their money.” I bowed myself out and hurried away, thankful for this glimpse into the mind of this big man. And—I wasn’t a bit scared! Well, the RUSTLER has lots of free prizes left ovrr. sc we can give another prize for the second “Best Essay of the Year. “TSCHIRGIOLOGIES AND ARNOLDIS.MS By RICHARD REED. Sr. Few beyond our own circles know that among us there moves, daily, as profound a scholar as ever looked for an honest man with a lantern. His solid remarks have been taken up and repeated by his admirers who call his daily flow of wit “Arnoldisms.” Col- lectively his wise sayings are known as “Tschirgiology.” This will some day be -dited and sold to sponsor a foundation for enfeebled football players. “Where DO you get your ideas?” I asked him. “I don’t,” he replied, Ghandi-like. Seeing I did not understand, he continued: “On the shelves of R. H. S. there is a Montgomery Ward catalog. Even if they were too tight to give the “Rustler” an ad, I do study their “Ladies’ Ready to Wear” section and deduct the expressions on their perfect, unblemished completely-frozen kissers.” “Some of my finest deductions that have brought me one plusses in English, I absorb from “Life Magazine,” a tattered file of these can also be found at the R. H. S. Library.” “Do you really think these improve the R. H. S. educational program?” I asked. “Well, hardly enough to make the whob thing worth while,” he answered—thus cre- ating another “Arnoldism.” The author says much of his revelation and deduction can be summarized in his profound statement: “It can be done, boys.” The Arnoldism for October: “Somebody said the Andrew sisters’ hair looked like mops. That doesn’t worry us modern girls because we don’t know what a mop looks like anyway.” Arnoldism for Tom: “Your legs would be as long as mine if it weren’t for a couple of feet.” 32 Night after night last January, we dreamed this. We’d still like a “magic carpet.” The nation smiled and stood aghast when Grady, the $1,000 Hereford made it in and out the Yukon, Okla., 17x15 silo window. We have a more spectacular “Grady” right here in Ranchester School but it never occurred to us to publicize it. In fact, we tried to keep it quiet. Now we realize there is honor to be gained from such boltings. We invite you to look at our prize yearling, Don Gra- ham, when he makes the stairs, or the “club room,” or goes out the door—no axle grease, no knockout drops, no injury—unless you hap- pen to get in the way! THE “RUSTLER AWARDS THE PRIZE FOR THK “BEST POEM OF THE YEAR Junior boy complimented by both Supt. Lyman and Dr. Torbert for depth of ex- pression in a stirring lyric, depicting experience in author’s own life! Obliging senior boy models theme for “Rustler.” “It’s the only genuine thought that has come from my entire teaching relapse in Ranchester! This proves English IS a worth while course!” exclaimed the enraptured Mrs. Torbert. “THOUGHTS FOR A MORNING IN JANUARY. 1949” How sweet to waken in the morn When sunbeams first begin t': creep Across the lea—and then to lie, Right back again—and go to sleep.—by Arnold Tschirgi 33 FOOTBALL Words fail when it comes to giving a true picture of the 1948 football season. The graphic pictures on page 35 divulge a few of the depressing autobiographical details. It was never known who best absorbed the standard rules for football or who most completely collected from the admonition of the coach: “I want you to come out fight- ing, use your knees in the clinches, never break clean, and NO hitting above the belt!” For all the fierceness of the first ten seconds of each game, football remained a “Never-Never Land” for the handsome Rustlers. This must not be interpreted to mean that our boys are not real boys. They can pitch, fence, shoot, strike, bowl, lob, gamble, dribble, curl, carom, foul, run, carouse, jump, putt, dance, or jig but they simply do not goal or tackle. Tschirgi settled for crutches and McLean compromised with the mumps: Schilling switched to scholarship and Fiedor just said, “Oh, oh!” Those suits are neatly packed away, awaiting an entire new generation—which is to say: Bertie Graham, Ronald Schilling, Charles Birdie and John Jolovich. Some kind remarks of the season were overheard by The Rustler reporter and are here quoted in order of their importance: “Oh dear, isn’t it too bad?”—Mrs. Lee Davis. “Isn’t Jimmy cute in that great big suit?”—Margaret Kukuchka. The most touching remark was given by the kindly, baffled coach himself. Bert Johnston was attempting in his neighborly fashion, to console him for his team’s failures. “Well, after all?” Bert said, “What about your team? Are they good losers?” “Good!” Sy said, “They’re perfect.” ----o---- The RUSTLER awards the prize for “Performance Beyond the Line of Duty” to Dick Reed, delivery boy for Kathleen’s “Rustler,” who spent as much time in trying to resign as he did in delivering papers. His cheerful greeting of “Good morning. Here’s your Ranchester Rustler” win him acclaim for courtesy, promptness, and speed. The fair editor has already rewarded him with several smiles and has called him My Half-Angel.” ----o---- The RUSTLER awards the prize for SPEED to the Journalism class of Dayton High School, who 12 hours after victory announced in no uncertain terms that the score was 39 to 27. This information was personally delivered into the presence of confused humiliation. Such courtesies are truly deserved and the Rustlers, meek with dumb dumbfoundment, present a copy of the '49 Rustler in memorium. ----o---- The “Rustler” presents two nominees for the “Bored of Education.” Dick Reed and Robert McStay, Esq. THE RUSTLER’S PRIZE REMARKS OF THE YEAR: The Most Lamentable: When someone asked Mrs. Torbert what the Ranchester girls were wearing these cold days, she was heard to reply: “My nerves.” The Most Gallant: To the Great McLean for telling her: “I’ll do anything for you.” The Most Stupid: The Rustler awards a carload of the lunch room’s best garbage to Bob McStay for the dumbest remark of the year: “Go ahead and do it; you’re doin’ so good.” (Coach DID!) 34 THE ANDREW SISTERS “JUST A LONESOME SAILOR” 35 The “RUSTLER” Reviews the Rugged Courses of RHS SENIOR ENGLISH Any aim or purpose of still trying to learn English is utterly unknown. Mrs. Torbert insists there is no course that will do for you what this course will do—but we’ve never figured that one either. A peculiar atmosphere that prevails in this class, though never explained, permits one hour to seem like three so that when you think it’s noon, it’s really only 10 o'clock. The instructress has a theory that English con- tracts are legal and that even the dopes should fulfill them, outside class! Several times through- out the year the thought of work almost became a reality. GENERAL SCIENCE McCormick is credited with the phrase: “Ain’t Nature Grand? He seems to know more about the subject than he let’s on and he will constantly ask you irritating questions. The first part of the year was spent in learing what happens to a gully after a shower. Then it war- rocks! You can’t imagine how many kinds there are. but by Christmas any one in the class, even Loren King, would not have been cheated had he been buying a sand pile or a tombstone. The new' year opened with Archimedes and his bath and the course closed with the glories of sing- ing birds and annual rings and sprouting leaves and Audubon Club buttons. MATHEMATICS The boastful aim of this course is to offer a thorough knowledge of figures. All basketball boys take this course because they realize that the coach has to pass them if they can play the game. It is sometimes reported to be hard on one’s nerves because of the uncertainty of the right answers. SPANISH This unequalled class spends much time on get- ting the low down on “South of the Border so that the more aggressive members of the class may find their way around Juarez or Tia Juana, and know w'hat to avoid and to be able to catch some of the jokes in the Cafes Calientes Rojos. The professor’s careful selection of only the most versatile personalities for this class has per- mitted some picking up of some good bluff and a snappy line of chatter while conjugating verbs and learning that somewhere besides the English language there is tense, mood and voice. Senorita Morena was picked as the gal most likely to suceed in Latin America—or '' ywhere else. ----o---- LOTS OF PEOPLE THINK THAT— The Chevie is the ONLY car Mr. Wolfe is paid to pick up after you Our ’lil Joan and Carol are just so young and sweet Dona had fun with the light socket The Coach didn’t know' when you dated Lcrna doesn't know what she’s doing Eoug's motto is: “Be sure, then shoot Shirley just HATES those mean old boys The cute ’lil baby bear knew' WHO she was They know who is the writer of this column BUT THEY ARE ALL WRONG. ----o---- THE RUSTLER DECIDES WHY TEACHERS LEAVE THE PROFESSION: What was the lesson? I didn’t have time. I forgot. When did you say that? What good’s English? Why do you make the assignments so long? I don’t understand this old stuff. What good’s math? Why can’t we have vacation too? I’ll never use this. What good’s science? Can I borrow- a pencil to sharpen? What good’s another test; I’ll flunk it. too. ----o---- WHY IT PAYS TO GRIPE 1. Everyone likes you better if you gripe. 2. Everyone enjoys listening to your voice. 3. It improves your voice if you gripe loud enough. 4. You show everyone how much you know 5. It improves your vocabulary if you gripe constantly. BOUQUETS TO SOME GRAND FOLKS—(Continued from Page 14) laboratory. Without it, some money which can now be diverted for other equipment would have to be spent for reference books. The library visits are made more pleasant by the helpfulness and special privileges accorded us. Mrs. McClintcck. who has been a Sheridan resident for forty-seven years, has been librarian for twenty-six of these. Her acquaintanceship includes all the permanent residents of Ranchester. Her daughter. Mrs. Janie Bagnell. taught in Ranchester in 1930. If w'e’re not “the pets” we leel as though we were! Likewise, among our dependable friends are Mrs. Hazel Conley and her deputy. Mrs. Lucille Hillard. Gur few visits from Mrs. Conley we interpret to mean that she feels all is going smoothly and that she can spare more time from her busy life for other things She always takes time to attend our school functions and to give us the words of praise and encouragement that mean a great deal to each of us. We recall the helpfulness of Ann Louise Cable throughout the year There are times when we would hesitate tc plan or train for special musical programs if we could not call upon the ability and training of “Anna Louise.” This fall she and John McCormick donated their services to making recordings of all the required choir songs so that any school could obtain set through Mrs. Conley’s office. Anna Louise, representing the Farm Bureau at our Christmas program, sang “Oh Holy Night. She also led the community singing that closed our program. In addition to the Farm Bureau, the Ladies’ Club, and the Sunday School helped with the Christmas program. The greatest help at this time came from Mrs. John Black who came each day and practiced w'ith the primary room so that they could learn their songs. It would be too lengthy to give special mention to all who have helped through use of cars, or time, and in many other ways to allow; the school to reach beyond the crass room. It is impossible to draw the line between those who do much and those who would do more if asked. This much is evident: the school cannot be self-sufficient. It must both give and receive in a cooperation that builds a good community. 36 SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY In the spring of 1959 I suddenly got an irresistible desire to see mv good old class- mates again. Ten years had now elapsed since I had last seen them. First of all I took a trip down to Tampa Florida where I visited the former Cathe- une Fiedor. She was now happily married and the mother of triples—little Edie Eddie and na. My next stop was in Cheyenne where I ran into Helen Kukuchka. She and her hus- band were home for spring vacation from the University of Wyoming. I was surprised to hear that Dob McStay was the psychology professor there, and that Helen attended his classes every day. His lectures Were so bewitching that Helen had found herself unable to break away from his classes after so many years. Next I found Dick Reed in Arkansas where he had gone into the “honey” business. He was now a very successful “honey man. Then came the final surprise of my trip. I found myself in Reno, Nevada and whom should I meet but Dick Kramer, now a professional gambler—and. incidentally, do- ing VEJRY well for himself. My journey completed, it was now time to hurry back homo to California to my modest little job as a Sunday school teacher. Kathleen Sperl AND NOW--------- The “Rustler” writes a class prophecy to end all class prohpecies. It is the year 1969. This does not take place in a rajah's canopied caravan. No one is fan dancing. No one is president. The (lass of R. H. S. of 1949 is having its annual reunion luncheon; there are four school teachers and two preachers. Class Colors: Old rose and silver. Class Motto: Well, well, well. Class goal for the year: Use Your Golden Opportunities. CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of Ranchester High School, being of sound body but weakened mind, do this FRIDAY, THE 13TH DAY OF MAY, bequeath the following: ITEM I To Alargaret, Betty Lou and Lorna. Kathleen and Helen bequeath their ability to get those flashy diamond rings. ITEM II To Shirley. Beverly and Joan, Catherine wills her ability to rustle up a date in Sheridan about anytime. She also leaves, according to the tradition of this school, her copy of unpublished romances to Carol, with instructions to buy another five cents' worth of loose-leaf paper since she has used ,..11 there was in the' edition she inherited from Ruth in 1948. ITEM III Bob McStay wills his dish pan and dish pan hands to Loren King and Tony Pelesky. ITEM IV Dick Reed bequeaths his ability to get out of work and his punctuality to Arnold. ITEM V Dick Kramer wills his 1948 inheritance of that priceless edition of Don Johnson's, How to Influence Teachers and Win Grades” to the Freshman Class of 1949-50. —Dick Kramer 37 SCHOOL CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 6 Teachers plot the year’s assault 7 County Teachers’ meetihg; everybody says he’s glad to see everybody else; (baloney) 9 Jim eyes Margaret; doesn’t study for 3 whole days 10 High School elects officers 10 Freshman initiation 15 Third and fourth grade field trip to Connor Park 19 Trial Classes. Senior representative formally opens American Literature class with the daily classroom joke: (Dick Kramer to Mrs. Torbert) “I don’t want to argue, but . . .” 29 Junior high agriculture trip '•OCTOBER 'Y Dance for RHS and Dayton High School 6 xjinocchio by Clare Tree Major players 7 WEA Convention at Sheridan 7 Julhi goes to Great Falls 8 FootbaR game at Big Horn. Arnold gets the worst of the deal 12 Dick R. is seen in Sheridan with former RHS student 15 Science boys take trip to Pelesky’s gravel bed 17 Big game season opens 19 American Government class attend political rally 20 Office Practice class visits Sheridan business offices 22 Football game with Big Horn at Ranchester 22 Junior high gives party 23 FHA girls attend District Meeting at Buffalo 27 All School Stunt Night. Andrew Sisters steal the show 31 Women’s Club Hallowe’en Party NOVEMBER 1 Welcome Mrs. Hallowell 1 Work beginning on Junior Senior Play 2 RHS election for President 10 After play practice we hear Arnold say, “Where’s all the girls, did I lose, again?” 11 Football game at Clearmont (tuff luck) 19 Junior-Senior Play 24 Thanksgiving vacation 29 Mrs. Moore resigned DECEMBER 10 Mr. Lyman goes to WEA Convention in Casper —Pep Club party—Santa Claus comes to Ran- chester—Clearmont Tournament 11 Helen vows that she will never go motorcycle riding again 17 Doug forgot to talk to his girl at the game 19 Sain Edmond’s dedication 23 Christmas program 24 Christmas vacation RHS adopts student council constitution JANUARY 1 Our Beverly goes out on a date 3 All return to start with clean slates Welcome Mrs. Smith 10 Dick K. docile and frayed after that Clearmont business 14-17 Cold weather vacation. Sniffing Puppy says “Snowstorms certainly are confusing.” There’s one thing left unsettled—how long were they snowbound? 17 Difference between this Monday and last is it’s colder and the wind is stronger 17 Second semester begins Loren repents; returns after an orgy of cut- ting classes 20 Dale goes to sleep on Betty’s shoulder 27-29 Week-end in the snow zone—Basketball trip 28 Carol and David decide they were not meant for each other 31 Bob L. goes to the movies alone. Beverly was ill FEBRUARY 5 Catherine finally gets to see her steady! Isn’t it awful to be snowbound? 11 Everybody's happy—Mrs. Torbert loses her voice—Loren is led to his seat by his ear 14 Mrs. Hallowell and Mrs. Olson’s valentine party 16 Weather decides to be mild for a change; boy’s nicer, too 18 Dona R. has a date with basketball player No. 5 from Dayton 27 Joan goes skating with Walt—Cute kid! MARCH 2 Roberta choosss to stay home and see Rudy instead of the tourney 3-4-5 Casper Tournament Pep Club goes to tournament to see that it is handled right Loma wails: ‘‘A man. a man and you let him get away!” Most treasured souvenir: Dona’s sprig of par- sley from the Gladstone 11 Junior High has party 16-17-18 State Tournament at Laramie 26 Our Beverly has another date APRIL 1 Boys’ party for girls 4 Eugene. Tommy. Bruce. Ray. and Frank decide to go to the “Rustlers Ball” with real live girls! 14 Tony nearly loses his girl 22 Rustlers Ball 24 Shirley receives another bracelet from Mackey inscribed “Forget-me-not” 29 Sneak Day MAY 6 Track meet 7 Ranchester Rhythm Band plays at Rural Choir 8 Baccalaureate 10 Bashful Betty wears the old look—new shorts 11 Commencement 13 Six seniors leave RHS and begin their lucky (or unlucky) futures on FRIDAY, MAY 13 13 School ends; now may the juiors discover that which the seniors missed: that the best way to kill time is to work it to death 38 THANKS TO OUR MANY FRIENDS Again, we take this means to express our sincere appreciation for the interest, the encouragement, and the advertisements—from the busi- ness and professional people of our vicinity. Without this means of finan- cing, our annual would be an impossibility. 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 interest the advertisers who have given us their support, for, after all, on these following pages you will see the names of the real friends of our com- munity. DR. CURTIS L. ROGERS DR. RALPH D. ARNOLD GEORGE LAYMAN WESTERN COFFEE SHOP GEORGE T. JORGENSON TONY’S SHOE SHOP MICHAEL GAZAR KARL KUKUCHKA DON JOHNSON J. E. RUSSELL, Dayton, Wyo. CAP RAWLINGS DR. 0. L. VEACH SHERIDAN SEWING MACHINE CO. GARRETSON’S NEW AND USED FURNITURE WHITE SWAN BARBER SHOP STAR GROCERY TOMSIK’S DRUG STORE DR. SAMPSON—DR. CRANE DR. INGLOTT BILL BEIRD CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1949 from MERV1N CHAMPm CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE GRADUATES OF 1949 BIG HORN COAL COMPANY Phone 272 SHERIDAN WYOMING + LOCAL HISTORY IN SCHOOL An attempt is being made to do in Ranchester School, what many schools are accomplishing: tq obtain a record of the stories, traditions and circumstances that established a community and a school here and to discover who and what events have kept the schools and caused it to vary from year to year in scope, aims and accomplishments. Local history has long ago lost its statistical and chronological nature. Folklore, also, scoffed at by the classic scholars, has come into its own. Worthy biographies no longer end with the first missionaries but include all the colorful characters who helped give a community its personality. Neither is it necessary for such biographies to be obitu- aries: in fact, local historiss produced by junior high school classes, which have been supervised by someone capable of evalu- ation and recognition of truth, are far more readable and worthy. Teachers of the social sciences have proved that the studies of geography and history best begin in one's own community and that one need not go to colonial days for examples of bravery, self-sacrifice or great characters. Yet. the state as a whole, has so ne- glected this aspect of her culture that local history, save for a few centers such as Casper, is almost entirely unknown! Sheridan County has some true historians —Arthur Dickson. Charles Schreibeis, Lorah Chaffin, Charles Oviatt, Elsa Spear —yet its history has never been consist- ently written, while, each year, more facts are irredeemably lost. As the school is the very heart of this community, it would fall short in its duties unless it did its part to teach apprecia- tion of the past in its relation to the fu- ture. Therefore, a part of its program is to solicit papers, reminiscences and gen- eral information from various viewpoints that can gradually piece together the “Story of Our Community ’ which, in turn, can take its place as a chapter of WYOMING. (Continued on Page 44) + + CORNER GROCERY JOHN AND HELEN HANFT Meats - Hardware Drugs - Gas - Oil DAYTON WYOMING ('ONG ItATULATIONS FROM STOCKMAN'S BAR DAYTON - WYOMING MARK McMANUS 41 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’49 i SHEET METAL WORK Heating - Cooling Bottled Gas Appliances PRILL BROTHERS Phone 353-W 40 E. Fifth St. 42 RANCHESTER SHERIDAN BEST WISHES FROM YOUR FRIENDS ALEC MARION RAN CHESTER’S FINEST On Highway I I—Ranchester, Wyoming ECHOES FROM THE 7th ANI) 8th ROOM Mr. Masters once said to his son, The next time you don’t get a one Go out in the yard and kick yourself hard And then I’ll begin when you’re done. Hickory, dickory dock The mouse ran up the clock The clock struck twelve . . . lunch time! M. S. TORBERT SON EMBLEM OF EXCELLENCE + o Phone 1951 164'2 N. Main SAND AND GRAVEI—ROAI) GRAVEL—PLASTER SAND SHERIDAN, WYOMING RANCHESTER GARAGE WELDING AND REPAIRING—WRECKER SERVICE Conoco Gas and Oil Virgil Graham, Manager LOCAL HISTORY IN SCHOOL (Continued from Page 41) First steps were taken this year when as many as could be located of the former Ranchester teachers who had taught here twenty-five years ago were asked for a paper on “My School Year in Ranchester. ’ The response was meager but enough has been gathered to give the necessary in- terest for continued research. The following selections are from the kindly, thoughtful answers we have re- ceived. We hope this section can be a permanent portion in future annuals: “MEMORIES OF RANCHESTER Mrs. Iola F. Short “I entered Ranchester school when I was in the second grade and attended school there until 1910, when I finished the ninth grade. There was no high school there at that time. Our school year consisted of two three-months terms, one in the fall and another in the late spring and sum- mer. We usually had a different teacher for each term. But true to the progress for which Ranchester School has always been known, when I was in the seventh grade our school year was extended to an eight-months term with no interrup- tion except for Christmas vacation. The school would usually have from fifty to seventy pupils—grades one to eight with one teacher. During my last year (ninth grade) the board hired a local girl to hear the first and second grades ‘recite’ in the cloakroom. (Continued on Page 51) CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ‘49ers’ MOUNTAIN INN JOHN AND MARTHA CHALFANT DAYTON WYOMING CONGRATULATIONS Class of 1949 Everything for Lumber Cement Lime Plaster Balsom Wool Zonolite Rock Wool Fir-Tex Wall Board Upson Wall Board Presdwood Anderson Windows Regular Windows Doors Mouldings Better Homes 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 Compliments of | i CHURCH BEVERAGES Dealers in Commercial and Medicinal Compressed Gases BOTTLERS OF Vess Cola - Whistle - Bubble Up VESS BILLION RUBBLE BEVERAGES All True Fruit Flavors 215 Broadway Sheridan, Wyo. We drew names for Christmas. “Crimeny, said Dick R., “I’ve got Beverly’s name and I sure don’t know what to give her.” “Give her a book,” suggested Arnold. But. after some thought. Dick muttered, “No, she’s got a book.” -----o----- Mr. McC: “But Loren, you should be here by 9:30. Loren: “Why, what happens?” 4----------------------------------------------.-----+ CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1919 “TONGUE RIVER HONEY HEALTHFUL — DELICIOUS — HIGHLY NUTRITIOUS TONGUE RIVER APIARIES RANCHESTER WYOMING ----------—-------------------------------------------------- h 46 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1949 BLACK JOHNSON MERCANTILE CO. Home of Del Monte Quality Products FROZEN FOOD LOCKERS FRESH MEATS Try Our Cured Hams Shoulders - - - Bacon CONGRATULATION S TO THE SENIORS OF RANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL 1949 N U BAR RANCHESTER, WYOMING CHUCK and MARY LEE STOPKA “JUST A FRIENDLY PLACE FOR FRIENDLY PEOPLE” ECHOES FROM THE 8th-8th GRADES Mrs. Conley, proudly: “My, my but Donald has grown into a fine, wholesome boy.” Mr. Lyman: “Yes, indeed, he holds about six quarts every day.” Teacher, after weeks of patiently correcting some disgraceful writ- ing: “Now, where is the dot over the “i”? David: “Oh, that’s in the pencil yet.” Best of Luck and Friendliest of Good Wishes TO THE CLASS OF ’49 from your friends at the MISSION BARBER SHOP 48 120 North Main Sheridan, Wyo. FEDERAL I-ANI) BANK LOANS Through Your Pioneer National Farm Loan Assn FRANK PRICE AGENCY Sheridan County Loan Representative Sheridan National Bank Bldg.—Over Economy Drug Store RALPH M. ANDERSON, Secy-Treas. SHERIDAN, WYOMING “LAMENT” The jokes we’ve got you may not take But those you want we cannot make.—H. Kukuchka, Editor. ------o----- Yrou may not like the jokes we use But you should see what we refuse!—Sponsor. ------o----- Where is my wandering boy tonight, I wonder, near or far? An anxious parent asks, and adds: “And, also, where’s the car?” JERSEY DAIRY PRODUCTS GRADE A --BUTTER BUTTER MILK --MILK SWEET CREAM --ICE CREAM COTTAGE CHEESE Your Best Buy! JERSEY CREAMERY, Inc. SHERIDAN, WYOMING 49 FOR GRADUATION ■+ The exchange of Photographs keeps the memories .... binds the friend- i i i The ROCKFORD STUDIO I SHERIDAN WYOMING l H---------------------------- ----- f ships of happy school days. i WADDELL'S for FLOWERS PHONE 365 — 17 N. MAIN ST. SHERIDAN WYOMING FOR YOUR MUSIC NEEDS See the DAVIS MUSIC STORE “Everything in Music’ +- 50 i Phone 846-J Sheridan, Wyo. Now That You're EDDICATED KEEP HEP and IN STEP WITH KWYO Mutual — Intermountain 1410 on the dial Sheridan, Wyoming LOCAL HISTORY IN SCHOOL “Not having cars, the community fur- nished recreation in the school house. A Literary Society met there twice a month. The older people took an active part, espe- cially in the debates, which were the main feature of the evening. “The first ninth grade to be taught in Ranchester district was in 1910. The teacher, Mr. M. Chester Bow'man. was a very capable man and he also taught the other eight grades. He had a total of seventy-two pupils, including the seven in the ninth grade. The subjects taught were algebra, Latin, rhetoric, and ancient history. At the end of the year pupils were given a test by the Sheridan High School and passed. (Continued on Page 54) CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1949 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’S QUALITY STORE (Continued from Page 44) , “The school house was on old frame! building, in a very poor condition, wit! I cress lights and a leaky roof. I remem- ber when we took the County eighth grade examinations, it was stormy and we had to move to different seats to keep dry. The Sheridan paper gave us a column on their front page describing the condition cf th? school house because our class of eight made the highest average in the county despite this handicap. “The early school house at night was used as a dance hall and church. When “Protracted Meetings were held there, as soon as the minister would leave, the crowd would move the seats and dance 51 COMPLIMENTS of AUTHORIZED DEALERS for BALDWIN PIANOS and ORGANS MAGNAVOX Radio Phonograph R.C.A. VICTOR Radios and Records WESTINGHOUSE Appliances 52 WYOMING HATCHERY MOUNTAIN VITALITY CHICKS From the Shadows of the Rockies Jim Bloomfield Andy Coulter 109 S. Main SHERIDAN Phone 94 WYOMING Comp.’merits of NORTHERN SEED COMPANY Sheridan. Wyo. H. D. WATENPAUGH A. W. HERRMAN 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. Phone 397 Sheridan, Wyo. Our Dick, trying to ape the Great McLean, dared to ask his date: “Would you be very angry if I hugged you?” Said she, “Angry, I should be simply furious. How dare you suggest such a thing? If you try anything like that, I’ll never speak to you again; and besides, it isn’t a good place anyway.” ------o------- Catherine, ever faithful Pep Club president, was peddling their candy in the hall. “Is this any good?” asked Dale, picking over the wares. “Is it good!” said Kate, “It’s as sweet and pure as the girl of your dreams.” “In that case,” said our scholar, “I’ll take a package of bubble gum.” LOCAL HISTORY IN SCHOOL (Continued from Page 51) “In contrast to present day teaching, our teacher, an Eastern girl, firmly believed we should receive our education only from books. We were studying The American Indian in a geography book but there were 1200 Indians passing the school house that day on their way to Sheridan. As children will, we wanted to watch them, so she covered the windows with papers and sternly told us to concentrate on our books. “But another time a teacher’s reaction was different. Twelve Indian bucks came into our school room dressed with their blankets and war bonnets. She motioned them to be seated on the floor near the door. They were very still and watched us closely for about half an hour; then the leader took out a long-stemmed pipe and lit it. passing it to each man for a short puff. Then he handed it to our teacher. She took a quick puff which caused her to cough; the Indians laughed —the first and only sound they made while there. She explained to us later that by smoking “the pipe of peace they were pleased with our school and wished us well. One teacher with a very fine educa- tion lost her position there by reading us David Copperfield.” The school board said it was a novel. In later years when the book was filmed I think all teachers took their pupils to see the picture. (Continued on Page 56) TUDOR CLEANERS HATTERS-CLEANERS-TAILORS 434 North Main Street Sheridan Wyoming GEORGE'S FOOD MARKET MEATS AND GROCERIES “WHERE PRICES ARE EQUAL TO ANY AND BETTER THAN MANY” Sheridan Wyoming CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’49 fi m m i M LOUfi] ID MOTOR EQUIPMENT CO.i ALLIS-CHALMERS FARM MACHINERY—Sales and Service DeSOTO-PLYMOUTH—DIAMOND T TRUCKS—Sales and Service Broadway Sheridan, Wyoming Heard around last November: Orator: And now gentlemen, I would like to tax your memory.” Man in audience (Republican): “Has it come to that?” -------o------ Rock-a-bye baby, why do you fret, Are you aware of the national debt? Father has gone round the corner to vote Millions of bonds for his snookums to tote. Are you suspicious? Sleep while you can, You can squirm later, dear, when you’re a man. When in need of Hardware Buy from a Hardware Store Huv From KIBBEN’S Phone 15 Sheridan, Wyoming VALLEY MOTOR IMPLEMENT CO. INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER—Sales and Service TRUCK TRACTOR IMPLEMENTS DAIRY EQUIPMENT REFRIGERATION Sheridan Phone 1114-W Wyoming CONGRATULATION S CLASS OF 1949 BIG HORN MOTEL “BEST IN SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS” Sheridan Wyoming LOCAL HISTORY IN SCHOOL (Continued from Page 54) “In 1913 I returned from school and taught the primary room grades one to four) for two years. Mrs. Luce (de- ceased) was the principal. This was in the two-room cement block building and we felt conditions had improved a great deal. The school year was nine months, the lighting was approved by the state, and we received our standard shield from the state. The children had a large play- ground instead of playing in the road as formerly. As we were both women teachers, there was no special recreation for the children at this time. They just played their own gam s but I believe they enjoyed them more than some of the ex- pensive physical education courses of to- day. We gave public programs for the holidays. We used the local church be- cause we did not have room in the school house. These programs were well at- tended. as one thing about Ranchester community I have observed is that they have always been interested in the school and never objected to any improvements, even when the extra tax levy caused them to have heavier taxes than their profits warranted. “Again in 1927-29 I taugh in Ranchester School in the 6th, 7th, 8th grade room. This was in the present brick building— certainly an improvement over the other two earlier buildings, and I trust some- time in the future when I visit there it (Continued on Page 58) THERE IS ALWAYS A HEARTY WELCOME AND COURTEOUS SERVICE AT THE CAPITOL DRUG STORE GOLDEN RULE STORE HOME OF MUNSINGWEAR for Men, Women and Children Specializing in Quality Merchandise Phone 18-W Sheridan, Wyo. 211 N. Main NEIGHBOR'S SERVICE STATION 500 N. Main St. SHERIDAN, WYOMING U. S. ROYAL TIRES SINCLAIR PRODUCTS JACK anrd JILL SHOP Ethel and Ralph Keene INFANTS’ AND CHILDREN’S WEAR Gift Wrapping Free Boys and Girls Wear—Infants to size 14 249 N. Main Phone 545-W CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’49 SHERIDAN CABINET MILLING WORKS BUILDERS” Sheridan Wyoming ECHOES FROM THE 7th and 8th ROOM Fat Son: “This match won’t light.” Dickie: “What’s the matter with it?” Fat Son: “Gosh, I don’t know, it lit all right a minute ago. Our David was nearly in tears one morning. “What should a boy do, when someone tells you that your girl friend has been kissed by every boy in town?” he was moaning. One of our most experienced seniors (feminine gender) slapped him on the back and said: “Just give one of your smuggest looks and say, ‘Well, Ranchester ain’t such a big town’.” 57 Grade A Bakery Products Ask for Them WIGWAM BAKERY THE NEW BOORAS GROCERY AND MARKET “HOME OF BETTER MEATS AND GROCERIES” 504-6 Broadway Sheridan, Wyo. LOCAL HISTORY IN SCHOOL (Continued from Page 56) will be replaced with a still more modern building and I am sure it will be. as Ran- chester has shown a steady progress of improvement through the years.” (Mrs. Iola F. Short) Mrs. Carolyne Graff who taught here five years during the 1920’s also recalls with kindest praise the cooperation she had here with the patrons of the school and the helpfulness she received from the board. One of the most satisfying memories of her teaching experience is to recall Jerry Osgard’s 4-H trip to Chicago where the Sheridan County team won the world’s champion stock-judging con- test. “We were a proud school indeed!” Although we look upon Mrs. Graff as an early “old time policy maker here, she was a contemporary of the early teaching days of Mrs. Hallowell and Mrs. Olson. “They were just as sweet as they could be.” Mrs. Graff says, which shows there are some folks time can’t change. ----o---- Another of our most valuable contribu- tions in the way of a truly comprehensive paper has been given us by Miss Jennie Williams of N Gross W Ranch of Banner. She writes, in part: The year of 1921-22 in the Ranchester schools was the one that saw five people, all told, elected to the principalship. I am not sure that the first one ever ar- (Continued on Page 61) RAPPUHN MOTOR CO. CHRYSLER — PLYMOUTH Sales and Service Minneapolis-Moline Farm Machinery and Tractors 58 VrOTMAN'S ' FRONTIER - SHOP CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1949 • SCOTT RADIOS • ZENITH and R. C. A. VICTOR RADIOS • STORY and CLARK PIANOS • WINTER PIANOS • WURLITZER ORGANS • RECORDS • BAND INSTRUMENTS • DINNER WARE • GLASSWARE • WESTERN GIFTS • “HALLMARK” CARDS • KLEIBER ETCHINGS • LEATHER GOODS • SOUVENIRS THE MOST INTERESTING SHOP IN SHERIDAN A Gift for Every Occasion Bob Totman Irene Totman Phone 348 334 N. Main IDEAL CLEANERS Fi ed L. Richardson, Prop. PRESSING RELINING REPAIRING ALTERATIONS We are Specialists in the Art of Cleaning and Pressing Hats Cleaned and Blocked NORTHERN LUMBER CO. 820 N. Main Street Sehridan, Wyoming Phone 1617 BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1949 THE SHERIDAN COMMERCIAL CO. 303 Broadway Sheridan, Wyoming Best Wishes to Ranchester High School from Merchants’ Transfer Storage Co. Sheridan, Wyo. + CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Class of 1949 SHERIDAN PRESS NORTHERN WYOMING’S LARGEST NEWSPAPER The Sheridan Press Visits Over 6900 Homes Daily LOCAL HISTORY IN SCHOOL (Continued from Page 58) rived. If so, he or she could not have stayed more than a day or two. as Elsie Schaubel Partridge was the very efficient but unwilling substitute when I took over during the second or third week. My administration duties as “principar’ consisted chiefly in ringing the bell for the various sessions of school, as I remember it. I think there were twenty or more pupils in the junior high room but have forgotten how many of those were in the ninth grade. They were a lively lot in general but not particularly hard to control. One of their favorite indoor sports, when allowed, was to tell the mis- chievous escapades of other years, par- ticularly their Hallowe’en pranks. Their story was that the year before they had rigged up a pail of water over the door in such a way that when the teacher opened the door she would get a shower bath. But the weather turned unseason- ably cold overnight and she was almost stunned the morning after Hallowe’en by a block of ice falling on her head. While I took this tale with several grains of salt. I did begin to wonder as Hallowe’en approached what might be in store for me. so I decided a little strategy might work. The children had told with great glee of the miscellaneous collection that they were in the habit of dragging onto the school grounds on Hallowe'en night so the day before we had clean-up day (Continued on Page 65) CARROLL REALTY CO. 25 East Alger LANDS and INSURANCE Box 445 Phone 505 Sheridan, Wyo. 61 + +■ ... SCALES MOTOR, Inc. BARTON BATTERY ELECTRIC CO. AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICIANS Phone 59 Opposite City Hall SHERIDAN, WYOMING SAFEWAY DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT WASTE Everyday Low Prices Shop 30 days at Safeway and discover what you can save! We offer you the best and closest market for HIDES — PELTS — FURS — METALS B. GROSS AND COMPANY Sheridan Buffalo Gillette Newcastle 66 FOR THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES I) RINK COCA-COLA “COKE” ASK FOR IT EITHER WAY SHERIDAN COCA-lOLA BOTTLING CO. Sheridan, Wyoming: One of the best things in our Spanish Class is the looking over of the weekly Mexican newspaper, La Prensa.” The jokes, being the shortest and easiest to translate of the items, have become the most popular section. A few samples from Las Christas show Latin American hu- mor is not so foreign after all: -----o--- Poncho: What kind of oil do you use in your car? Pepe: Oh, I usually begin by telling them how gorgeous they are. -----o--- Felipe: I can tell if the driver of any car is a married man or bachelor. Juan: How?” Filipe: If. when the car stops for the crossing, the driver is looking into the eyes of his senorita. he is a bachelor; if he is looking at the gas gauge he’s a married man. -----o---- If you dream you are receiving un beso de fuego from a beautiful senorita. it is a sure sign you went to sleep with a cigar- ette in your mouth. -----o---- She, very shocked: You mustn’t kiss me like that before we’re engaged.” He: Can I help it if I have no pep? I’m tired.” -----o---- Latin American Girl: There’s one thing you Yankees must know before you go any further.” Boy Friend: What is it?” Girl: Don’t go any further. BIG HORN GRANITE WORKS .Monuments and Markers We invite you to call and see our complete display 102 Alger Sheridan, Wyoming Phone 488-M BERT BROOKS, Owner 03 COMPLIMENTS OF CHAPEK’S BEN FRANKLIN SHERIDAN WYOMING CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '49 ICE BOX GROCERY MARKET Phone 282 PETE AND GUS BOORAS, Props. 520 Coffeen Plenty of Parking Space—We Deliver JOKE? McCormick cribbed this one from a recent composition of Robert Ly- man of English II. Though not written for a joke, this has merits: “Yu hav 2 lades takkin grossy storr 1 lade say too 2 lade Lokk yu googol (or Joogol) saleri, letts, radis, apl, pleez aaa letze, I gess ineda kanif soop four babbai-Gobai. (We tried it backwards too; but at least it’s clean—or is it?) Sheridan “WE TRY TO PLEASE” SCHREIBEIS BAKERY 558 N. Main St. Wyoming Telephone 493 Corner Main and Alger SHERIDAN FURNITURE COMPANY J. T. MECHALEY, Prop. New and Used Furniture, Stoves, Rugs, Linoleums LOCAL HISTORY IN SCHOOL (Continued from Page 61) around the school house. There was no fence around the grounds so we took in plenty of territory. All trash was piled and burned, w'eeds pulled, and the grass raked to the last blade. Then we had a huge bonfire and roasted weiners and marshmallows and played games. I, for one. was thankful to get into bed that night but I wondered about the children with their excess energy. However, the next morning nothing appeared on the school grounds but a light pair on the wheels which I ignored completely, much to the youngsters evident chagrin. The wheels disappeared the following night and no other pranks were played. I roomed and boarded at the hotel, much to every patron's dismay, as it was not considered quite proper, since the other boarders were men. But I had not been able to locate any other room in town in a home large enough to accommodate an extra person, so I disregarded the conven- tions in favor of convenience. Henry and Elizabeth Rasmussen ran the hotel and were very kind to me during my short stay there. A number of the men staying fct the hotel worked on the railroad in one capacity or another. I remember the jokes of one jovial young giant who worked on the section, I think. Perhaps he was foreman. At any rate he always referred to the crew as “the Empire Builders and freely expressed himself (Continued on Page 68) CONGRATULATION CLASS OF 1949 JORGENSON JEWELRY CO. FAMOUS FOR DIAMONDS SHERIDAN. WYOMING $5.00 ORDERS DELIVERED FREE Where You Are Assured of Right Prices SHERIDAN TYPEWRITER SUPPLY CO. 181 N. Main Street Phone 182 Supplies .. . Service . .. Rentals Sheridan Wyoming JOHNSTONE STANDARD SERVICE STANDARD PRODUCTS 407 N. Main St. Sheridan, Wyoming CONGRATULATIONS TO THE “19ers” SHERIDAN - JOHNSON Rural Electrification Association, Incorporated 132 W. Brundage—Sheridan, Wyo. +• THE EVIDENCE Maud Muller, on a summer night Turned down the only parlor light. The judge, beside her whispered things Of wedding bells and diamond rings. He spoke his love in burning phrase And acted foolish forty ways. When he was gone, Maude gave a laugh And then turned off the dictograph. CONGRATULATIONS Vaughn Ragsdale OUTFITTERS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Shoes - Ready-to-Wear and Western Togs BETTER BUY BU1CKS Better Bring Your Buick Home to for that Better Buick Care That Keeps Your Buick at Its Best AND HOOD LUCK. “49ers” NEW OK USED • - 67 ■+ CITY CLEANING DYEING CO. “COME CLEAN WITH US AND WE LL DYE FOR YOU” Phone 638 134 S. Main St. SHERIDAN WYOMING LOCAL HISTORY IN SCHOOL (Continued from Page 65) on all matters of railroad policy and na- tional politics. He also dearly loved “razz- ing the schoolma'am. I would come down to breakfast on a blizzardy morning and he would say. “Well .1 suppose you're going to start the kids off on good old “Snow- bound’ this morning? I would be def- initely miffed because that was exactly what I had in mind. My host at the hotel. Henry Rasmussen, had been well educated in his native country. Denmark, but being well edu- cated in one language and having a def- inite taste for the classics of another language are two different things. I was looking through the bookcase in the lobby one day where a few extremely uninter- esting volumes were kept for the benefit cf the hotel when Elisabeth came in and offered me the use of Henry’s private library. I did not take advanatge of the offer but I was amazed to find out that it contained all of the books that one is supposed to read but never does. These, however, were obviously much read. He never let a year go by. for example, with- out rereading “Sartor Resartus. which I. as an English literature major had found pretty heavy going as required reading. The Vint Johnson lumber yard was well established then in Ranchester. and the bank and general store were in their present locations, although I believe the latter is now in a different building. A (Continued on Page 73) You are always welcome at the Rangeland Books — Office Supplies Gifts RANGELAND BOOK NOOK 138 South Main Sheridan, Wyo. IF YOU LIVE “OUT WHERE THE GAS MAIN ENDS” PROPANE DOES THE JOB Better Fuel for Country Homes Heating . . . Cooking . . . Refrigeration and Hot Water Supply FOR BOTTLED GAS. APPLIANCES AND SERVICES SEE DUNCAN - DICKINSON BLOC K NORTH OF POST OFFICE Box 822 Phone 288 Congratulations to the Class of 1949 FRONTIER CAMP Mrs. W. O. Benson Sheridan Wyoming Ferguson Tractors and Farm Machinery—Hardware of All Kinds LaFever Farmers Supply Hardware 49 East Fifth Street—Phone 830 Sheridan Wyoming ALAMO SERVICE EQUIPMENT 9th and North Main CASE FARM MACHINERY — CASE PARTS PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FULL LINE TIRES Bruno Montegna Congratulations to the Class of 1949 Ranchester High School CLOUDS PEAK PRINTERY This Annual printed in our modern shop by letterpress and offset processes. 48 East Loucks Street Sheridan, Wyo. DEL MONTE COFFEE AND DEL MONTE CANNED GOODS Ryan-Sheridan Company Sheridan, Wyoming Good Luck to the Class of 1949 WYOMING AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY SHERIDAN, WYOMING --- --..------------------- —-------——————— CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’49 THE REED MORTUARY AMBULANCE SERVICE Phone 86 Sheridan, Wyo. THE “RUSTLER STAFF’ WRITES SOME ADS: Want a new suit? We’ll file one for you. -----o--- Lumpy Dumpy Soap— It doesn’t bubble, it doesn’t float It just keeps you company in the bathtub. BUY YOUR GRADUATION GIFTS At SCHAEFFER’S FOUNTAIN ' GIFTS Open Sundays and week days until 11:00 P. M. for your convenience 71 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1949 PALACE CAFE FOUNTAIN AND BAR SERVICE 138 N. Main Street Sheridan, Wyo. BE THRIFTY AND TRADE AT THRIFTY DRUG CO. WAIXiREEN AGENCY 130 N. Main Phone 97 The Store That Brought Reasonable Prices to Sheridan LOCAL HISTORY IN SCHOOL (Continued from Page 61) drug store occupied the corner west of the hotel, run by a man known as “Doc.” Toward the Christmas holidays it be- came necessary for me to give up the school because of ill health. I am not sure whether I taught up to the regular vacation time or not. and I do not remem- ber who immediately followed me. but Joe Young, who taught there and at Day- ton for a number of years afterwards as principal, finished out the year and com- pleted the roster of five teachers for the room in one year. One of the ninth grade pupils wrote me about Mr. Young, saying what a good teacher he was and how much they liked him. and ending with, and he pronounces Latin just the way you did.” Poor youngsters, handi- capped in their efforts at higher educa- tion. not only by five different personali- ties in authority in one year, but also by almost as many pronunciations in a for- eign language. ----o---- Joe Young is now living in Basin. He will always be remembered not because of the Latin, but because he has the honor of organizing Ranchester’s first basketball team (1922). The gym was on old build- ing, which is now' torn down, that stood near the present school. (Continued on Page 81) HOME OF WESTERN TOGS B 0. BENTLEY 72 The senior from Parkman who scoffed at a hat Finally froze from his heels to his crown. When asked, “Is you friz?” He replied, “Yes I is.” But we don’t call this cold in our town.” —With some apology to R. Kipling. There still lives a maiden in Big Horn, Who replied to Dick Kramer’s deep sigh, “If you kiss me, of course You will have to use force But you know wou are stronger than I.” Ted A. West CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1949 LOWS CAFE “Good Food for Good Health” Phone 267 Harry Coutis Sheridan, Wyo. BAKER BROS., JEV ELERS Keepsake Diamonds Bulova Watches 16 N. Main St. Sheridan, Wyo. COMPLIMENTS TO THE CLASS OF ’49 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 73 WILEY OIL COMPANY DISTRIBUTORS — NORTHERN WYOMING DAYTON TIRES Phone 961 RPM MOTOR OIL 44 S. Gould CHEVRON GASOLINE Box 273 Sheridan, Wyoming He wanted to show off his gorgeous new girl friend from Sheridan, so he brought her out to the game. They arrived quite late. “What’s the score?” he asked. “Nothing to nothing,” was the reply. “Oh goody-goody,” she exclaimed, “we haven’t missed a thing!” ------------------------------o------ History of some R. H. S. boys is just a struggle—yep, day in and night out. ------o------- He: “Marry me?” She: “No.” He: “Aw, just this once.” UPTOWN FURNITURE CUSTOM BUILT FURNITURE Carpeting Pete Jensen Bob Jensen 45 East Alger Sheridan, Wyo. THE BENTLEY CO. REAL ESTATE— Ranch Property- City Property INSURANCE— Fire Automobile 122 N. Main SHERIDAN, WYOMING Telephone 711 ZULLIG AGENCY INSURANCE REAL ESTATE — RENTALS — BONDS 220 N. Main PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Sheridan. Wyo. HEATING “ORR” PLUMBING Sheridan Heating and Plumbing Company 155 W. Brundage Phone 311 Sheridan, Wyoming DODGE PLYMOUTH CARS and TRUCKS SHERIDAN MOTOR CO. OLIVER FARM MACHINERY 48 West Loucks Sheridan. Wyo. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1949 LEE’S CAFE SHERIDAN 360 North Main WYOMING • RURAL GAS SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT • BOTTLED GAS • ALL HOME APPLIANCES • FARM FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION Sheridan Refrigerator Appliance Co. It was one of those Monday night Rotary suppers when the meal was especially good. A visiting Rotarian asked, “Will you pass the nuts, Sy?” Absent mindedly Mr. Lyman replied, “Yes I suppose so, but I really should flunk most of them.” Heard in Gillette: “I hate to play cards with a bad loser.” “Oh, I don’t know, It’s better than playing with a habitual winner.” Dick K: “That Bob sure is conceited.” Dick R.: ‘What makes you say that?” Dick K.: “When we were getting ads in town the other day a girl smiled at us, and he thought she was smiling at him!” CRESCENT HOTEL CORNER -o -0- MODERN SHOE SHOP 142 No. Main Sheridan. Wyo. for fine Phone 653 DRESS SHOES — WORK SHOES — COWBOY BOOTS and SHOE REPAIRING ALWAYS A GOOD PLACE TO BUY AND SELI SHERIDAN (VCOIVIPAIMY 194 NORTH MAIN ST. Wholesale Retail Wholesale Retail SHERIDAN, WYOMING Processors of Sheridan Brand HAMS — BACON — LARD THE GREASE SPOT TEXACO PRODUCTS MARFAK LUBRICATION GOODRICH TIRES ANI) BATTERIES WASHING — STORAGE 144 E. Loucks Phone 84 WE CONGRATULATE YOU CLASS OF 1949 The American Jewelry Co. “Home of Fine Diamonds” STANLEY GREENHALGH 25 North Main Sheridan, Wyo. EDELMAN DRUG CO. A PROGRESSIVE DRUG STORE SERVING A PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY 220 South Main SHERIDAN, WYO. PHONE 17 EVERYTHING TO MAKE YOUR HOME BEAUTIFUL EVERYTHING TO MAKE YOUR HOME LIVEABLE Sheridan. Wyoming Phone 180 Painl — Wallpaper — Draperies — Curtains — Baby Furniture — Bedding 4� —— ——- - 11 ---------- —-—� — -—-- - .♦ 77 Flowers for every occasion! Grown in THE SHERIDAN GREENHOUSE Sheridan Wyoming Youre Always Welcome at BROWN’S WALGREEN AGENCY DRUG STORE Sheridan Wyoming Congratulations to the Class of 1949 BANK OF COMMERCE Established 1893 NORTHERN WYOMING’S LARGEST RANK COMPLETE AND MODERN BANKING SERVICE Sheridan MEMBER F. D. I. C. Wyoming WE SERVE THE BEST” SANDWICH SHOP MARION and AL” SNIDER 32 North Brooks St. Sheridan, Wyo. CONGRATULATIONS FROM CAPITOL DRUG STORE THE FRIENDLY DRUG STORE SHERIDAN, WYOMING This, gentle readers, because you have a woman editor for the 1949 “Rustler”: I love to watch the rooster crow, He’s like so many boys I know, Who brag and bluster, rant and shout, And beat their puffed-up chests without The first durnded thing to brag about. Modem Cabins—Gas Heated Groceries and Cigarettes U AUTO STOP COURT F. FRIGO and AL VINKE, Props. Junction U. S. Highways 87 and 14 Telephone 1353-M Sheridan, Wyo. FOR THE BEST ICE CREAM IN TOWN ... STOP AT B and W 401 Coffeen Sheridan, Wyo. “BEST OUT WEST” ENRICHED FLOUR “TOMAHAWK” FEEDS SHERIDAN FLOURING MILLS Sheridan. Wyoming KENNEDY AUTO SERVICE Broadway at Alger Phone 777 Sales — STUDEBAKER — Service Conoco Products Tires and Tubes General Repairing 80 COMPLIMENTS OF UMTED STORES J. P. CROFF CO. SHOES . . MEN’S FURNISHINGS . . DRY GOODS READY-TO-WEAR CONGRATULATIONS from CARROLL’S uYour Home Furnishers' Free Delivery Tops in Quality Furniture LOCAL HISTORY IN SCHOOL (Continued from Page 73) Joe Young writes: “Sheridan had the only basketball team in the country, so most of our activity was among the pupils and others in the community. All winter the team trained in fundamentals. “A year or two after that when I was superintendent of the Kleenburn School (Monarch) I brought a team to Ranchester by train and returned the same way. It was truly a hard fought game but Ran- chester won. This was gratifying to know that Ranchester had had the train- ing that showed.” “Dana and Jerry Osgard.- Clifford Reed. George Fackenthall. Morris and Irwin Shadduck, Moore Greyson, and Frank Jester were the main stays.” Later Ben Underwood. Joe Washut, and John Black's names were added to the immortals. To hear it all retold there has never been the equal to “the good old days.” For example: The Independence Home Bakery team was playing the Ranchester team at Ran- chester—It was a close game and near the end of it. the ball started rolling. Harry Mattus and Cliff Reed started run- ning after it. Harry Mattus grabbed the ball, ran through Cliff Reed’s legs and made a basket Well, give the ’49 Rustlers” twenty-five years, and wouldn't you like to hear them tell it. 81 “house of beauty” FAREL DESTIN and CONTOURS PRODUCTS Madge Oliver — Fanchon Reck — .Martha Parker Phone 409-W 811 North Main St. Sheridan, Wyo. A HINT TO THE OFFICE PRACTICE GIRLS An Office Manager was attempting to give a little advice in the mat- ter of dress. “Pardon me, young lady, but don’t you think you could show a little more discretion?” “My gosh, . . . some of youse guys ain’t never satisfied.” -------o------ Girls, when they went out to swim Once dressed like Mother Hubbard. Now they have a bolder whim: They dress more like her cupboard. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1949 Frickey Sheet Metal Works, Inc. Heating - Cooling - Ventilating Telephone 162 545 N. Main St. Sheridan, Wyoming P. 0. Box 353 POULSON MOTORS NEW HUDSON — THE MODERN DESIGN FOR ’49 THE ONLY CAR YOU STEP DOWN INTO Sheridan, Wyoming Housewife to plumber: “It must have been the family living here before that sent for you, but they moved out over a year ago.” says— THE GREEN HEATING AND PLUMBING CO. Sheridan Wyoming M. D. JENKINS AGENCY REAL ESTATE INSURANCE SURETY BONDS Phone 61 145 N. Main 104 E. Grinnell Telephone 463 GATE CITY GARAGE Sales — KAISER and FRAZER — Service Sheridan Wyoming JESSE M. CHASE Wyo. Inc. BUY—SELL—TRADE FINE AUTOMOBILES For the Lowest Prices See Chase's TERMS TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS Phone 652 115 S. Main DUTCH LUNCH ANNEX FAMOUS FOR GOOD FOOD 159 N. Main Sheridan, Wyo. SHERIDAN WRECKING HOUSE WE HAVE IT .. . IF ITS FOR YOUR CAR NEW and USED PARTS—ACCESSORIES—TIRES—BATTERIES Phone 655-W 24-Hour Wrecker Service Sheridan, Wyo. 141 North Main PIONEER PAUL BAWDY IT SHERIDAN Phone 230 SPORTING GOODS KEITH MOSS PAYS TO PLAY WYOMING Charles Rossa Harold Skaar AUTO ELECTRIC SERVICE Service Distributors Original Equipment Parts Telephone 253 121 W. Brundage Sheridan, Wyoming HOSPITAL PHARMACY PRESCRIPTIONS — FOUNTAIN SERVICE STOCK and POULTRY REMEDIES Phone 494 Sheridan, Wyo. I think it was the Ranchester-Clearmont game during an usual and unexpected silence that followed a thundering howl of “We want a bas- ket.” Danny Paustion was heard to pipe up: “Mama, I want a soda-pop.” ------o------ INHERITANCE Father (proudly): “.Don’t you think our son gets his intelligence from me?” Mother: “Probably. I know that I still have mine.” 85 +■ -f CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF NINETEEN HUNDRED FORTY-NINE NORTHERN WYOMING’S FINEST MONARCH COAL “THE OLD RELIABLE” PRODUCED IN EXCESS OF 4« YEARS Sheridan-Wyoming Coal Co., Inc. Phone 787 MONARCH WYOMING