Ranchester High School - Rustler Yearbook (Ranchester, WY)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1951 volume:

' VN' j )viW FOREWORD . . Time flows rapidly onward, and in its wake follow the lives of our many friends and classmates, only too soon to become a part of the irrevoc- able past. Thus, in the pages which follow, we have attempted to record some of the more pleasant and intrinsic phases of school life, in order that our readers may re-live those golden experiences of their school days. In our portrayal of school life, we have employed the theme of “Jour- ney westward,” conceiving of the classes as part of a covered wagon train, moving across the “prairies of life” to a land of promise and opportunity. We hope that this theme has enhanced our treatment of life in the Ran- chester Public Schools, and that it will add to your enjoyment of this year- book. ROBERT F. STRAIT We, the students of Ranchester High School, take great pride in dedi- cating this 1951 RUSTLER to Robert F. Strait, a pioneer who knew Ran- chester long before the luxuries of life in the early days became the necessities of our modern civilization. Born near the Kansas-Missouri border on March 15, 1877, Mr. Strait journeyed west, and while en route to Yellowstone Park, he became em- ployed at the McShane tie-camp, where he was to undergo one of the most dramatic experiences of his life, that of surviving the hazards of the Rock- wood forest fire. In 1913 Mr. Strait married Edith Carter and lived on Five-Mile Flat until 1924, when he and his wife moved to Ranchester. Still a resident of Ranchester, Mr. Strait is the father of four children, all of whom are grad- uates of Ranchester High School. It is indeed with pleasure that we dedicate this yearbook to a man whose knowledge of life in the early days around Ranchester was gained through actual experience. THE TRAIL PLOTTER (Our Superintendent) SILAS LYMAN THE FLANK GUARD (Our School Board) MRS. PHILIP C. DAVIS Clerk PAUL PAUSTIAN President THE R ANCH ESTER SCHOOL HOARD We now have three men on our school board, all of whom have graduated from Ranchester High School. These men are Paul Paustian, Cecil Paulus, and John Black; however, the former clerk. Mrs. Phil Davis, is pictured above since a photo of John Black was not obtainable. John Black was born in Auburn. Nebraska, but moved to Ranchester when he was in the seventh grade. He was elected this year to fill the position of Mrs. Davis as clerk, because the latter was unable to finish her term. Paul Paustian was born in Montana, but moved to Ranchester when he was seven years old. He graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1941. with a degree in agronomy. Cecil Paulus was born and raised in this town, except for four years which he spent in Montana. He was in the second class that graduated from Ranchester High School and the first class to put out a yearbook. —Joan Johnson. Grade 10 THE BULLWHACKERS (Our Faculty) MRS. DORIS OLSON LEVI IRONHAWK VINCENT EAST FREDERICK JOHNSON Teaching is a vocation. It is as sacred as priesthood; as innate a desire, as inescapable, as the genius which compels a great artist. Indeed, a true teacher is a priest and he is an artist. If he has not the concern for human- ity, the love of living creatures, the vision of the priests and the artist, he must not teach.—Pearl Buck. BRUCE PORTWOOD ROBERT LYMAN THE FIRST WAGON (Our Seniors) COLORS: Purple and Gold. FLOWER: Red Rose. MOTTO: There is so much to be done in the world that we should not waste any time. 4 FRANK KUKUCHKA LORNA CHAPMAN MARGARET KUKUCHKA BETTY GOODILL RAYMOND KAWULOK TOM FIEDOR EUGENE FACKENTHALL MARVIN SOUTHER SENIOR CLASS PROPHESY On a bright, sunny day in May of 1961. I sud- denly had the desire to see my former classmate. It was then that my trip began. First of all I stopped in Virginia, where I notic- ed that the coach of the Virginia Redskins was my former classmate Eugene Fackenthall. He was now happily married. My next stop was at Madison Square Gardens, where I ran into P.ruce Portwood. who had just received the bull-riding championship of the world. After leaving Bruce. I then journeyed to Wash- ington, D. C., where I visited Marvin Souther. He was now janitor of the White House. Then came my surprise to find Betty Lou Goodill in Texas. She was an old maid, but still had her diamond ring. Margaret Melton was next on my list of people to visit. I found her in Parkman. Wyoming. She is the former Margaret Kukuchka. and the mother of twins. Josephine and Joseph. I then found Lorna Chapman in Butte, Montana; and to my surprise she was saying. “They’re cheap- er by the dozen.” While on my trip I stopped in Hawaii; and whom do you thing I visited there?—Frank Kuk- uchka. Lo and behold! I discovered him directing a charming little group of grass-skirted hula-hula dancers. Next I found Tom Fiedor in Korea, commanding the Ninth Army Infantry Division, with six vic- torious battles to their credit. South Africa was my next stop, where I visited Robert Lyman. He was prospecting for diamonds with some success. I finally returned to my home in Hollywood, where I resumed my job as producer of R. C. A. pictures, then producing Flying Cups and Saucers.” A JUNIOR S BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE SENIORS What will we do next year when we climb the flight of stairs, look into the study hall, and don’t see Lorna scurrying around? What!! Lorna, you didn’t lose your book again? Hurry, you’re late for class—but we do give Lorna credit for being our only married girl in the Senior class. It’s first period in the afternoon, and we hear music ccming from the study hall. Shall we go in and see? As we enter, we see Bruce; and he is sing- ing one of his favorites, “Casey Jones.” Bruce al- ways has a cheerful smile for everyone. Just a minute! There is some sort of a disagree- ment up in the front of the room; I hope it isn’t anything bad. Eugene, what’s up? You mean you and Ray can’t decide which is the better of the two cars, the “Chevy or Ford? I guess they won’t get that problem settled before they graduate. They have everyone in R. H. S. wondering. Someone is at her desk reading a letter. Shall we peek? It must be Betty Lou. And the U. S. N. hasn’t forgotten her. Why should it??? Who could that be carrying that typewriter around? It must be Robert. I just heard him say, “Can I type here?” Bob is president of the student council. Let’s listen in on English class. Tom. you don’t know the answer to the question? Well, wait until it is asked. But just one minute. Jim may know the answer. My goodness, who is that coming up the stairs? Margaret, where have you been? Down in the kitchen? Don’t yoil know it isn’t noon yet? Oh! I see! You slept in this morning and didn’t have time to eat breakfast? Margaret is president of our pep club. And the next of our Seniors is our cowboy. Frank, who rode a black stallion for Stunt Night in the “Streets of Lorado.” Frank’s smile always gives him away. In the typing room we find Marvin Souther typing like mad. Oh! Oh! Looks as if he’s gone now. You see. Marvin not only is an advisor (?) to a lot of students, but he is also the janitor. Everyone runs to him with his problems; and, believe it or not he generally acknowledges them, busy as he may be. Now that you’ve seen all the Seniors, don’t you think they are a grand group of students to go out into the world? We do! ! ! ! —Beverly Barbula. Grade 11 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1939, nine green but brilliant little first grade students started enjoying life by enter- ing the Ranchestcr school; they were Dale Schilling, Tommy Fiedor, Margaret Kukuchka, Eugene Fack- enthall, Robert Russell. William Conley. Betty Lou Goodill, La von Newlon, and Raymond Kawulok. Katherine Martinek was our teacher. We were joined the following year by two new students. Tommy Chapman and Frank Kukuchka. but lost Tommy Chapman the following year to Rock Springs. We also lost William Conley. During this year we welcomed our new teacher. Miss Brooks. During our sixth grade we were joined by Dorothy Townsend. We were very happy the next year to be able to climb the flight of stairs to the seventh grade room but were very unfortunate to lose Lavon New- lon to Sheridan, however, our class remained at nine because Lorna King joined us. In the eighth grade we were very happy to learn we had the second largest class in school, with thirteen. The new students were Robert Lyman, Douglas McLean. Carol Zawicki. Mary Ann Mates, and William Raswadovski. Freshmen at last! We lost Mary Ann Mates and William Roswadovski, but Bruce Port wood brought our class back up to twelve. We lost Carol Zawicki during our Sophomore year to Shoshoni. We were once more back to nine students dur- ing our Junior year, when we lost Dale Schilling and Douglas McLean to Sheridan. We have at last reached our goal for which we have worked so hard for the Iasi twelve years. This year we were glad to welcome Marvin Souther, which brings our class up to ten. Of the original nine students who started the first grade together twelve short years ago, there are six still with us. They are as follows: Raymond Kawulok. Margaret Kukuchka, Betty Lou Goodill. Tommy Fiedor. Eugene Fackenthall and Frank Kuk- uchka. We all have had so much fun during our twelve years of school, that time has flown by faster than we have realized; so now we find ourselves graduat- ing and going out into the world as useful citizens. —Betty Lou Goodill, Grade 12 —Margaret Kukuchka. Grade 12. —10— SECOND AND THIRD WAGONS (Our Juniors and Sophomores) Jim Melton Beverly Barbula Carol Carter Shirley Lewis Dona Madron Dona Reed Donald Kramer Jean Lewis —11— Adeline Koch 'hrr Joan Ficdor Joan Johnson Jeannette Kawulok David Masters FOURTH AND FIFTH WAGONS... (Our Sophomores and Freshmen) Dale Okert Jon Davis Jesse Gorman Doris Hauf Norma Hauf Jane Reed Gale Shatzer —12— SIXTH AM) SEVENTH WAGONS (Our Junior High) Frances Birdie Robert Kramer Barbara Addleman Joe Fiedor Darryl Lowell Larry Cook Ruth Gorman Jerry Shatzer Donald Hauf Leonard Maxtcd —13— Eddie Kukuchka David Schreibeis Carita Shipley Marvel Turner THE WILL OF THE CLASS OF 1951 JUNIOR CLASS NEWS We. the members of the Senior class of 1951, being strong in body and mind, have found that our days in R. H. S. are numbered. Therefore we do hereby leave our possessions and estates, as wc have listed below, to be administered by Silas Ly- man: Item I: The Senior class leaves the good times we’ve had at R. H. S. to the Junior class. Item II: The Senior class leaves a wonderful faculty to the whole high school. Item III: Lorna leaves the following: 1. The book entitled “1001 Ways to Cook Beans” to Joan Fiedor. 2. The book entitled How to Catch a Hus- band” to Catherine Mock. Item IV: Bruce leaves his advice on women to the coming Freshman class: Never, never trust them.” He leaves his number 19 basketball jersey for Roy Powers. Item V. Frank leaves his quietness to Dick Lyman, in hopes that he will use it. Item VI: Ray leaves his ability to ditch school and not get caught, to Dale Okert. Item VII: Eugene leaves his ability to hit bask- ets to Jimmy Melton and his number 14 basketball jersey to Jerry Shatzer. Item VIII: Margaret leaves the giggle she in- herited from Ruth Schreibeis (’48) to Shirley Lewis. Item IX: Betty leaves her job as editor of the Rustler school paper to Joan Fiedor. Item X: Marvin leaves his brooms and mops to anybody who want’s them—first come, first served. Item XI: Tom leaves his great assortment of used and unused jokes to Donald Kramer, to be told during study halls, and also his number 12 basket- ball jersey to his brother, Joe. Item XII: Bobby leaves his title of the fastest driver in Ranchester to Dale Okert, and his num- ber 15 basketball jersey to Dick Lyman. Item XIII: The Senior class leaves its bank ac- count to the Junior class, which amounts to a de- ficit of $37.50. This will was properly witnessed by the un- dersigned and will go into effect on the sad day of May 16, when the ten Seniors will leave R. H. S. for the last time. Signature of Witness: JAMES MELTON President Joan Fiedor Vice President Dona Madron Secretary _.........— .... .. Adeline Koch Treasurer Jimmy Melton Student Council Representative Beverly Barbula Sponsor Mr. Johnson Junior Class Colors Blue and Silver Junior Class Flower Blue Violet Junior Class Motto—Ever Onward, never backward. There are eight pupils in the Junior class this year, seven girls and one boy. They are Jimmy Mel- ton, Joan Fiedor, Dona Reed. Shirley Lewis, Carol Carter, Beverly Barbula, Dona Madron, and Adel- ine Koch. The subjects taken by Junior students are: English III. speech and drama, high school geo- graphy, office practice, typing II. and chemistry. The Juniors received their class rings around the first of the year, and everyone was pleased, es- pecially the owners. They are very nice. Most of the Juniors took part in the two class plays given at R. H. S. this year. We are proud to say that Jimmy Melton and Joan Fiedor from the Junior class had leading roles in Here Come the Brides.” There were six Juniors in our next play, Aunt Cathie’s Cat.” The Juniors have set the date for the Junior- Senior prom. It is to be held on April 20. The theme is to be kept secret as yet. We Juniors are now looking forward to our next year as Seniors of Ranchester High School in 1951-52. —Adeline Koch, Grade 11 FRESHMAN CLASS NEWS On the morning of September 6. 1950, some slightly bewildered Freshmen entered Ranchester High School to embark upon a new part of their educational career. After a most rousing reception on the part of the upper classmen, which was the initiation of course, we were allowed to go about our business— the business of studying, naturally, which we’ve been doing ever since. This year the Freshman class consisted of nine pupils, most of whom enjoyed the subects of science and algebra, which Mr. Lyman taught. They also had English and American government. These sub- jects were taught by Mr. Johnson and Mr. East, respectively. Almost all of the Freshmen boys turned out for football and all of us were out for basketball. I think that, as a whole, the year of 1950-51 was a very interesting one for the entire school as well as for the lowly Freshmen. —Roy Powers. Grade 9 —14— SOPHOMORE CLASS NEWS On the first day of school twelve angels came up the stairs and went into the study hall. We were just as brave as could be, knowing that we were Sophomores and that we would have the Fresh- men to try to boss; but our spirits were soon knock- ed for a loop, because the bossir.g soon became too great a problem with which to cope. The first event was the choosing of subjects, which are geometry, American government, Span- ish. English I, typing I. high school geography, and general science. Then came the selecting of officers. They are as follows: Donald Kramer, president; Dick Mast- ers, vice president; Katherine Mock, secretary; Barbara Fleming, treasurer; Joan Johnson and David Hallowell. student council representatives. Next came Stunt Night with its glamor and terror. We presented The Shooting of Dan Mc- Grew, with Dick Masters as narrator. After it was over, we were quite proud, knowing that it was high on the list of the best. We soon welcomed Dale Okert as our fellow classmate. This made our class one of the largest classes in school. This has proved to be an exciting year in the lives of the Sophomores, one which we’ll never forget. —Jeannette Kawulok, Grade 10 teas SEVENTH and EIGHTH GRADE NEWS On September 5, we lost our freedom and had to come back to school. This year we are very happy to have Mr. Iron- hawk for our teacher again. We also have Mr. John- son as our English and literature teacher. We like him very much. On October 27. we had our annual Stunt Night . We had a very good stunt on “Modern Arts of TV . It went over as a big success. On November 23. we got out for our Thanks- giving vacation. We all had a good time and plenty to eat. The next important event was the Christmas program. It was very good, and we even had a vis- it from St. Nick. This year we had a trip to the Bee House. We ate a lot of honey and wax. Mr. Reed told us all about the bees and how they carry out their work of making honey. On March 30, we—or mainly the high school— are planning a party. We hope to be invited. Then coming down to the month of April, we see that the Junior prom will be held on April 20. This year we are planning a party, or rather, a mountain climbing expedition. Then we are plan- ning a trip to the airport to study the weather, etc. At last we get down to the merry month of May. where we see that fishing season opens on the first. Then the most cherished dream of our lives will be here. Yep! You guessed it—school’s out! Last, but not least, we want to thank our lunch cooks. We are very grateful to them. —Robert Kramer and Darryl Lowell, Grade 8 caneiei OUR FIELD TRIP On November 21, our room took a field trip to the Honey House. At that time of the year, we were studying bees in agriculture. When we arrived at the bee house. Mr. Reed told us about the bees. The types most common in Wyoming are Italian and Caucasian. The Italian bees will not stand so much cold weather, or pro- duce so much honey as the Caucasian bees will. The reason the Italian bees die in winter is that they don’t store up enough honey in their combs. Then Mr. Reed showed us a glass case in which he had some bees, including the queen bee which had her wings cut, so she wouldn’t swarm or fly away. He took a bee out of the case and let it sting him; then he showed us how the poison in it work- ed. If you’re not afraid of bees, they won’t sting you. Then he told us how mice get into the hive, and the bees sting them to death. After they sting them to death, they cover them with honey. Next Mr. Reed showed us how he cuts the honey off the comb with a steam heated knife. Then they put the honey combs into an extractor, which is turned by power three hundred times per minute. This process takes about twenty-five minutes to get all the honey out of the frames. There are seventy- two frames in this extractor at one time. After the honey is taken from the frames, it goes through a pipe into a big tank. This tank has four compart- ments. It goes through all four compartments; then it goes into a tub to another tank. They take it out of the tank and put it in containers. The wax that is taken from the honey is used for water-proofing guns and submarines. The queen bee lays one to five-thousand eggs a day. The size of the bee depends on the size of the egg. The queen is the largest of all bees. She lives as long as seven or eight years. A worker bee has a very short life but is very helpful. The workers pollinate flowers by carrying pollen from one flower to another. The drone bee is lazy and just eats and sleeps. When winter comes, the other bees drive the drone front the hive. Because of this field trip, one of the students in our room became so interested in bees that he de- cided to play with a hive; as a result he (Joe) couldn’t see out of one eye the next morning. We wonder if he chews “Bee-Man’s” chewing gum, too, because of his interest in bees! —I'rances Birdie and Francis Klinkosh, Grade 8 —15— THE MIDDLE WAGONS . . . (Our Fifth and Sixth Grades) —16— FIFTH and SIXTH GRADE NEWS At the start of the school year we had an en- rollment of twenty-three pupils. We occupied the room the junior high had last year. Among the twenty-three we had a very unusual lack of girls —only four. The other nineteen were boys. Before the school year had progressed very far, we lost one pupil out of the sixth grade. His name was Roger Egan, who left us to go to school in Park- man. At Christmas time we lost John Puett who went to Sheridan. We gained two pupils, however, one early in the year, and one this spring. Barbara Maxted came first, making the girls very happy. Next came Roger Gorman. Barbara came to us from Sheridan and Roger from Augusta. Georgia. When “Stunt Night came around, we put on a square dance. Six boys dressed as girls to help out. Eddie Fiedor called for us. It was very amusing. Next came the Christmas program, in which we took part with the other grades. Some of us sang in the choir, some of us were readers, and some took part in the tableau. We had two birthday parties during the year. Nancy Roswadovski celebrated her twelfth birth- day October 11, by trfating us to ice cream and cake. Nancy Horton celebrated her eleventh birth- day by also treating us to ice cream and cake. Her birthday was January 4. On February 14 we celebrated Valentine’s Day. We had a Valentine box in which we sent our valentines to the members of the room. For refresh- ments we had jello, four kinds of ice cream, and plenty of cookies. We had one student out of our room who play- ed on the junior high basketball team. He was Pet- er Davis. We were very happy when the boys won the Class B tournament at Buffalo. —Peter Davis, Grade 6 cicsscstseawcs THIRD and FOURTH GRADE NEWS This year has gone very fast, and we have had lots of fun. We gave the play “Old Lady Witch’s Party” for “Stunt Night”. We had outstanding costumes. The little bird, who was Rebecca Rawlings, looked like a little canary. Benny Shipley, who was the broom, fell through the door and made everybody laugh. We bought an album of records with part of our fund from “Stunt Night . The name of it is Bozo and the Birds.” The Christmas program was “Christ is Born , the first Christmas in story, tableau, and song, in which all the grades took part. Santa Claus came in and surprised the little children and passed out candy. On Friday before Christmas we had a Christ- mas party with the first and second grades. We went into their room and shared their tree with them. We had a nice time. Also. Walita Boyd had a birthday party in December. Mrs. Boyd brought some cake and some Dixie cups. Then we had a Valentine party. Everybody brought something. We had a lot of fun. We have done many interesting things for art. We made Indian pottery. We made some trees with real leaves on them. First we pressed the leaves and then drew a tree on a piece of paper. Then we stuck the leaves on. We made a lot of pictures cf all the holidays and seasons like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines Day. Easter, spring, winter, autumn arid other things. For Christmas gifts Miss Johnson had the girls do textile paintings on hand- kerchiefs. and the boys made door-stops from wood and painted them with enamel. We have studied a lot of pictures this year. They were, Holy Night. “Children of the Shell. Baby Stuart, “Saying Grace.” “Sistine Madona,” and “Angels’ Heads. In our reading books we’ve read some poems. We also wrote some poems about all kinds of things. Sometimes we go into Mrs. Olson’s room and act out a story that we have read. The last one we gave was Yankee Doodle. Miss Johnson has read some books to us too. The names of them were “Hollow Tree and the Deep Wood’s Books, Bambi”, Bam- bi’s Children,” and Book of the Woods.” In social studies we’ve studied about Indians, transportation, communication, and shelter. While we were studying about transportation, we made booklets about it. While we were studying about communications, Bonnie Black gave a good report on rostered letters, insured packages, and spec- ial delivery. We have had interesting subjects in our room. We enjoyed this year very much and hope we will enjoy it next year. —Gary, Alixe, and Alice, Grade 4 SPRING IS COMING Spring is coming; don’t you see The leaves and flowers and also the bee Spring is coming; don’t you hear All the birds that we love so dear? Spring is coming; don’t you see? The birds and butterflies all feel free. Spring is coming and school is out. And all the children can run about. By Alixe Paulus. Grade 4 SUMMER TIME Summer’s the time for fun, It makes the children want to run. The day is nice and bright; It makes you want to fight. You sit under the shade tree And wait to be free. When you are free to play You don’t feel so gay. —Gary Kramer, Grade 4. —17— THE LAST WAGON . . . (Our First and Second Grades) PRIMARY NEWS Our school year has been a very pleasant and profitable one, we think. Everyone has been happy and we’ve done so many enjoyable things, as well as accomplishing a considerable amount of work. One of the first things we worked on was our part for the annual Stunt Night event, held the last week of October. Our Ranchester Rhythm Band played for this. Jon was our director and we played Lavender Blue . Then some of us danced a folk dance called the Paw Paw Patch, and a mix- ed quartet sang two songs. Billy Boy and A Frog Went Walking on a Summer’s Day. We hope people enjoyed seeing and hearing us as much as we en- joyed doing these things. The Christmas program put on by the elemen- tary grades and some of the seventh and eighth graders was an outstanding event in the school year. All the students took part, and from all reports, everyone, audience, students, leaders, and helpers enjoyed the affair. One remark overheard by Mrs. Olson was that we all looked like angels. We won- der what Mrs. Olson said to that one! One of our pleasantest associations has been with Miss Johnson and her third and fourth grad- ers. Our two rooms have exchanged entertainments and held joint parties all through the year. Miss Johnson knows a great deal about birds, and play- ed her bird call records for us. as well as showing and explaining her bird egg collection. Her room has come into ours for music and bingo games and have acted out numerous plays for us. We did one or two short stories for them. too. We invited them in to have presents under our Christmas tree and to help us trim the big Christmas tree in the main hall. Mr. East’s mother came to our room and gave two marionette shows for us, and we invited Mrs. Smith’s room as well as Miss Johnson’s room to see and hear it with us. There was a toy bear that actually walked onto the little stage all alone. That was a very successful event. We certainly are grate- ful to Mrs. East and wish she could come many more times. After the holidays we did quite a bit of model- ing work. Some was done with our own mixture, flour, salt and water, colored with vegetable col- oring. We made rabbits, ash trays, Easter eggs, and paper weights from this mixture. Then we made regular ceramics. These last objects we painted with tempera paints, then glazed them. That was messy but fun! We had quite a variety of things—horses, dogs, bears, puppies, children, and many others. One day in March just before Easter we made Continued on Page 19) PRIMARY NEWS (Continued from Page 18) paper plate rabbit faces with pipe cleaner whiskers and pink ears and eyes: and right in the middle of our art period Byron Black broke forth into song— and what did he sing?—why. “Here Comes Peter Cottontail, Hopping Down the Bunny Trail of course. What could be better? So we all sang it. We made these bunny faces the same week the show Harvey” was in Sheridan: and when everyone was picking a name fcr his bunny face, Gary Addleman, when asked what his was to be called, said. “Har- vey. We observed February 14th with the usual Valentine party. After playing some games we had refreshments. Larry’s and Charlene’s mothers sur- prised us with Valentine cookies, and Mrs. Olson treated us to red heart cookies and ice cream. In May during music week we attended the an- nual County Choir held at the Sheridan High School and of course it was a big day for us. We had work- ed very hard on our songs and certainly enjoyed singing them with all the other children from coun- ty schools. We had several birthday parties at school. After the last recess the mothers would bring birthday cakes and treat all our room. Everyone in our room wishes his birthday could come during the school year. At the beginning of school we had eleven first graders enrolled: Ronnie Aksamit, Michael Bari- beau, Nancy Davis. Bobby Egan. Jack Ellsbury. Diane Hauf, Wilma Paulus. Penelope Schilling, Marilyn Wondra, and Ronald Cummings and fourteen in the second grades. During the year Richard Dovey, Larry Ruckle, and Earl Berlinghoff enrolled in our room and then had to leave again; Bobby Egan. Diane and Brian Hauf, Jane and Bonnie Spauld- ing, and Ronald Cummings dropped out also. Our biggest and nicest party of each year is our annual Mother’s Day Tea. As usual it was a success. Some of the high school girls helped us make the tea. but we did the serving ourselves. We had work we’ve done this year on the bulletin board and blackboard and on the tables to show our moth- ers, and a flower for each one. We also invited all the children that are starting to school next year and their mothers. This has been a very nice year in every way. We are glad vacation is here, of course, but sorry too, that such a nice school year is at an end. PRIMARY GRADES CALENDAR What to do each month— September—Start to school again. October—Get ready for “Stunt Night , and Hallowe’en. November—Think about Thanksgiving Day and what we can be thankful for. December—Be ready for Christmas Day, and try to remember that it is Christ’s birthday and not just a day for Santa Claus to come. January—take reading tests to see how we are doing. February—Talk about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, and have Valentine’s day. March—Saint Patrick’s Day, and we must wear green or be pinched. Easter comes in March this year too. April—April Fool’s Day—look out!! May—Our Mother’s Day Tea. May Cay and the end of the school year is next to think about. EASTER Who comes hopping Easter Day? The Easter bunny on his way. He's bringing Easter eggs for all Everyone both big and small. —By the Primary Grades. HALLOWE’EN Hallowe'en night is fun. Because the ghosts make me run. Because there are big black cats And scary black, black bats. The witch on her witch-broom Flying around in the gloom. But most of all because of jack-o-lanterns. —By the Primary Grades. VALENTINE’S DAY On one day in the year I can send a valentine To someone very dear, And say, “Will you be mine? —By the Primary Grades. THE REAL MEANING OF EASTER Christ arose on Easter and ascended into Heav- en to be with his father, God. Mary came to the tomb to pray and to mourn for Jesus. She found the stone rolled away from the opening of the tomb. She saw that the tomb was empty and she was frightened. Suddenly she saw an angel. He told her not to be afraid that Jesus had ascended into Heav- en to be with God. —By the Primary Grades. —19— THE SUPPLY WAGON CREW (Our Cooks and Janitor) MRS. CECIL PAULUS MARVIN SOUTHER MRS. PAUL KUKUCHKA HOT LUNCH PROGRAM You get up early in the morning, cook break- fast, rush around getting children off to school, make beds, wash dishes, try to clean house a little, and all for what?—a very trying day in the kitchen at school. You get to school with your arms loaded down with things; school children ask you what you are having for dinner today, and you just say that you don’t know yet. You finally get the kitchen door unlocked and things put away. Then you get a good hold on your patience and dig in. You look at the menu and see. of all horrors, that you are to have mashed potatoes with meat and gravy, peas and carrots, and cherry cobbler. You get the meat ready and put it on to cook, and pray that it will get done in time for dinner. Then, since your potatoes are already peeled from the day before, you forget about them for a little while. Then you start in on the cobbler. You mix dough and get flour all over you, but that really doesn't matter, just as long as you get enough for everybody. You finish with potatoes and vegetables on the stove, and then your helper comes to make sand- wiches and do the odd jobs. Finally the table is set and the meal is all done, through some strange miracle. You check over your list to see if everything is in the right place. It is. thank goodness! Now the trying part begins. The little folks come first. They’re not bad. but just wait; the worst is yet to come. You soon have all the pupils served up to the 7th and 8th grade boys. Then things begin to happen. The bell rings; high school students come noisily down the stairs; then the 7th and 8th grade boys come from the hall at last. They crowd into line and then after what seems like ages, you at last see the end; but then a great disappointment comes. The Junior high boys are through eating and are clamoring for seconds.” Well, there is enough for a couple, you think. No more peanut butter sandwiches, just but- ter. They usually take them anyway! By that time some of the growing boys of the high school arrive, but there isn’t any more for them; and at last you see your way clear of that job. All that is left is two hours of dish-washing and cleaning up. But the worst is over, and you at least do the dishes in peace. Now for the serious side of the job downstairs. The cooks do have a lot of complications they have to meet, but somehow they make the best of it. They serve on the average from eighty-five to nine- ty children daily. The hot-lunch program is given several articles by the government such as milk, powdered eggs, orange juice, tomatoes, peanut butter and honey, cranberry sauce, apples, beans, and potatoes, and a few other things. Our kitchen is gradually improving with new implements and utensils, and we hope that it will keep on improving in future years. This year a new stove has been added. Keep up the good work, cooks. —20— Jeanne Turner, Grade 10. THE RANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL STUDENT COUNCIL Student government in the school is a very im- portant and very educational thing. Our student council this year has been active in planning part- ies and work on the ‘‘R”. It is the student council’s job to make a calendar of events for the school year. First of all at the beginning of the year was the work on the “R”. It was whitewashed and partially filled in with rocks. A party sponsored by the stu- dent council was given for Dayton and Big Horn high schools. The party was a success, but because cf the Armistice Day football game the next day. few Dayton and Big Horn boys were able to attend. The student council will also have a Sadie Haw- kins Day party in the spring. Officers elected at the beginning of the year were Bob Lyman, president; Margaret Kukuchka, vice president; Dona Reed, secretary; and Carol Carter, treasurer. David Hallowell. Grade 10. I.AST YEAR’S PROM Last year’s annual Rustler’s ball, given April 22. was truly a success. The hall was decorated in beautiful, bright col- ors, with a realistic Spanish scene throughout, in- cluding table decorations. Small tables were plac- ed along the edge of the dance floor, and two couples were assigned to each table. Each table’s centerpiece included two miniature Spanish hats, which the girls kept as souvenirs. The south side of the hall had three archways and a brick wall along the bottom. On the stage was a big fan. All was designed by Robert Town- send. All the girls looked so lovely in their beautiful formals. and all the boys looked very handsome too! If I must say so myself! Music was furnished by Duke Downey and his orchestra. We Seniors of 1951 wish to thank all the won- derful people who helped us make the Rustler's ball a success last year. —Betty Lou Goodill, Grade 12. —22— THE OFFICE PRACTICE CLASS TAKES DICTATION FROM MR. EAST OFFICE PRACTICE CLASS Sit down and get ready to take dictation girls!! These are the opening words of this class every day. Anyone who would accidentally look into the com- mercial room might think that the world was com- ing to an end. and fast!!! Why? Because in this class there are six girls, and their teacher is a man. In office practice class there are quite a few things taught—which do, and do not, relate to office work. Griping is one of the specialties which exceeds any- thing else. Overheard one day (by someone who was listening through the keyhole): “Do we have to have this old stuff again??” T don’t see why we can’t have something besides shorthand once in a while!!” “No. I haven’t got my eighteen pages of practice work done yet!” Every six weeks when report cards come out. you can hear loud bangs coming from the typing room. This is caused by the books flying around the room. Why?? Grades have dropped again. Even though there are some people who think that this is the worst class possible, we have come to the conclusion that we might miss not getting to exercise our lungs with “gripes” if the class were not taught. We have also racked our brains and come up with the idea that Mr. East is learning some of the why and wherefores of the six girls in his class—but really we aren’t as bad as we sound — or are we??? —Margaret Kukuchka. Grade 12 and Carol Carter. Grade 11. INITIATION AS SEEN BY A FRESHMAN The Freshman initiation as I saw it was a lot of fun. At eight forty-five, Friday morning, we all assembled at the gymnasium to await our fate. First we Freshmen were painted with lipstick, which the Seniors graciously applied. Then we gave a series of short plays in which the players were dressed as comic-book characters. After that, the fun did begin; we were provided with balloons which we were to blow until they broke. Then we removed our shoes and walked over some macar- oni. which had been spread over some newspapers. After going back to school to eat lunch, we went up to the “R” on the hill to fill it in with rocks and whitewash it. About three-thirty we quit and met at the gymnasium, where we were assigned to dif- ferent cars to go to the picnic at Tongue River Canyon. At five o’clock everyone started for the canyon, where we had the picnic supper. After singing some songs around the campfire, we climbed into our busses and started for home. All in all. I think everyone had a good time at the Freshman initia- tion. —Roy Powers. Grade 9. —23— JUNIORS AND SENIORS GIVE THREE ACT COMEDY The speech and drama class on November 17, 1950. presented the play Here Come the Brides,” a three act farce, starring Jimmy Melton as James Took. James Took is a good looking, intelligent, but lazy, young man of about 21, who has been living off his rich Uncle Dan. James Took has many little worries—the largest at the moment the play begins is whether his pal Bill (Bruce Portwood) or him- self will get to lie on the couch. Then things change. Uncle Dan (Eugene Fackenthall) decides to come and visit James’s non-existent wife. More worries pile up. Mr. Oswald (Frank Kukuchka) a bill col- lector, forecloses the mortgage on the furniture and wants to take it all away. Also, James’s girl friend Madge (Lorna Chapman), gets mad at him for not getting a job. In the confusion that follows, James gets three different wives. Mr. Oswald is offered a bonus on loaned money, and dresses up like a woman. Bill does likewise. Then Madge pretends to be James’s wife. Uncle Dan finds out how James is trying to deceive him. It all ends up happily; James and Madge de- cide to get married. Uncle Dan and Aunt Ellen (Joan Fiedor), and Bill and Peggy (Margaret Kuku- chka) also end up thinking about getting married. McDaniel (Dona Madron) has a lot of trouble catching Lady MacBeth (Shirley Lewis), and that causes a lot of trouble for James. Mrs. Smythe (Carol Carter) is hunting for her man; but she doesn’t succeed, because Aunt Ellen takes Uncle Dan. Mrs. Smythe brings along her sister Bubbles (Beverly Barbula) who is an adolescent and who always says something she shouldn’t. We had a lot of fun putting on the play. There was always something happening behind stage. Lorna thought she could ring the door bell better than Thomas, so she tried; the sparks flew, and she was afraid that it was going to shock her. Adeline and Eugene were always in a convenient place where they could be together. Jimmy and Margar- et, and Thomas and Carol must have been happy after the play was over, because Mr. Johnson caught them “smearing their makeup.’ The most exciting thing that happened was when Bruce was suppos- ed to go on stage and he couldn’t find his wig. We were all running around and didn’t know what we were going to do. All in all, however, we had a lot fun —Joan Fiedor, Grade 11. —2 GRADE SCHOOL CHOIR IN CHRISTMAS PROGRAM CHRISTMAS PROGRAM The annual Christmas program was held on December 20, 1950. The high school choir sang “Jingle Bells” and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Then, alter the high school finished, the Spanish class sang two songs. The students that were in the choir were all dressed uniformly. The girls wore white blous- es and dark skirts; the boys wore white shirts with neck ties. The seventh, eighth, and lower grades together made up a choir and sang, while some of the other pupils gave a play, telling about the birth of Jesus. After the school program was over, the aud- ience joined in and sang Christmas carols. Santa then appeared and greeted all the child- ren. Next Santa gave out treats. The high school girls helped him. because he was in a hurry to be on his way. The treats were prepared by the members of the Ranchester Woman’s Club, whom everyone wants to thank for their splendid cooperation. According to the many comments heard, the program was exceptionally successful. —Catherine Mock, Grade 10. PETE DAVIS AT THE MICROPHONE CHRISTMAS CAROLLING Around Christmas time this year, a group of the high school students and some of the teach- ers went carolling. We were all supposed to meet at the gymnasium and await the arrival of our teachers. Mr. East and Mr. Johnson. After waiting for quite some time, our teachers didn’t show up so we decided to go ahead before it got any later. The evening was very well enjoyed by all who went. Of course, about fifteen minutes late, the teachers caught up with us! Some of us were fortunate enough to “hop” rides in cars or on car fenders. After singing some of the most loved Christ- mas carols we gathered by the hall. Mr. Johnson sang the Yogi Yorgenson arrangement of “I Yust Go Nuts at Christmas.” Everyone who heard him will quickly admit it was really swell. For all of the ones who went, we wish to thank Mr. Johnson and Mr. East for sponsoring the carol- ling. We all enjoyed ourselves a lot. —Shirley Lewis. Grade 11. ik —25— THE CHEMISTRY STUDENTS PERFORM AN EXPERIMENT OPEN LETTER TO ANY STUDENT WHO PLANS TO TAKE CHEMISTRY Dear Students: I have only one word to say to students who plan to enter the dark and mysterious realms of chemistry. Beware!!!! Standing at the doorway of the classroom is usually a smiling and benevolent teacher, but do not be deceived; for lurking behind that benevolent smile is undoubtedly a mind crammed full of sym- bols, compounds, colloids, and formulas. After you have timidly entered the confines of the laboratory, the smile on your loving instruc- tor’s face fades; and with a look of fiendish glee in his eye, he begins to cloud your mind with lec- tures on air and where to find it, and discussions on sulfur and sulfides. If you want to know any more about sulfur, just let your nose be your guide. It will never lead you astray, because even the dul- lest sense of smell couldn’t help but follow the nauseating odor of sulfur. Ooofff!!! And speaking of air, it seems to me that knowing how to breathe it is sufficient knowledge of the subject. Besides, there’s plenty of air gushing around—among the students and during lectures—so that we are ex- posed to it everywhere, and shouldn’t need to learn about such a common thing. After a little while in chemistry class under the influence of suirur, you are so dazed that you do not hear the class bell ring; and after much prod- ding and urging, you are finally persuaded to leave the classroom. This refusal to leave the classroom has brought about a false belief that all students love chemistry class, but, brother, don’t believe it! If, however, you do decide to take chemistry, be careful that it doesn’t take” you. Sincerely yours, A Deflated Chemistry Student P. S. Any idea that shows prejudice against chem- istry is purely intentional. —Bruce Portwood, Grade 12. SCHOOL SPIRIT School spirit should be a part of every school throughout the Nation. It helps the students do their work better, it inspires our cooperation between the students and faculty, and it helps the community support all school activities. School spirit keeps us in school when we want to play hookey. It creates good sportsmanship thru- out all the year. School spirit here in Ranchester High is some- thing we should all be proud of, because we have full support from the community, the students do their work the best they can, and we have coop- eration between the students and the faculty. These are just a few of the many things that make our school so enjoyable. —Betty Lou Goodill, Grade 12. —2fr— BERNARD THOMAS VISITS THE RANCH ESTER SCHOOL On December 13. all the grades of Ranchester school were honored with a visit from the famed artist Bernard Thomas of Sheridan. During his visit here he showed us some of his water colorings that he made while in the Infantry in World War II. With the showing of the paintings, he told of an artists views and thoughts during time of war. Some of the scenes were of the ways of life in Europe; others showed the waste and starvation of the country. Some paintings showed the expressions of fear and bewilderment on the faces of the war- devastated people. On one of the paintings, in the form of a wheel, were the busts of the important men during World War II. These were such men as Hitler and his fol- lowers. He showed in his paintings men and boys work- ing in mines under heavy guard. In one painting he portrayed a soldier who had been wounded and was trying to get up; above him stood the image of Christ with upraised hands, motioning him to get up and go on. In this selection of paintings he dis- played a poster, picturing bony hands clinging to a barbwire fence, above which were very touching and pleading words. Then he suddenly changed. He showed us some oil paintings he had done and framed. These were to be Christmas presents to relatives and friends. One of these was a beautiful picture of a man sitting on his porch steps with a pipe in his mouth, looking off into the distance with a very dreamy look in his eyes. One was of a cold winter scene in an Indian camp; and another one just opposite it was of a bright campfire with Indians sitting a- round it for protection from the chillness of the night and also the darkness of the forest. These paintings had beautiful coloring and wonderful feeling in them. Mr. Thomas, as you all might well know, paint- ed the beautiful mural in the Sheridan Bank of Commerce, as well as several other well known paintings throughout the country. Mr. Thomas is the person who helped our own young artist here in school. Robert Townsend. He has helped Robert in many ways, such as balance, color combination and other things for an artist’s success. As you probably have already noticed, the cov- er and drawings of this yearbook were drawn by Robert. I wish to congratulate him in his nice work, and I’m sure you will, too. I wish to . mention the fact that Mr. Thomas has rejoined the service to help free the people in Europe from the domination of communism. I wish him all the luck in the world. —Ina Jeanne Turner, Grade 10. 4-H CLUB The 4-H pledge is as follows: I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hand to larger service, my health to better living, for my club, my community, and my country. This pledge starts each 4-H meeting. When you think of all the thousands of boys and girls in our country who give this pledge, you can realize what a great organization 4-H is. It is a national organization, or it could even be called international, because some 4-H members win trips to foreign countries, where they live in rural homes for about three months, exchanging ideas. This helps promote good feeling between these countries and the United States. But to get closer to home. Our local club, the Canyon Livestock Club consists of members from Ranchester, Dayton and Wolf. We have sixteen members, most of them feeding steers, one feeding sheep, and some working on purebred projects. We meet once a month to talk about our projects and afterward have a game of baseball. The two things that are the most fun during the year are 4-H mountain camp and 4-H fair. Mountain camp is held in July at Arrowhead Lodge for all the 4-H members in Sheridan coun- ty. It lasts three days, and during that time there is always something exciting going on, such as games and target practice. Then there is 4-H fair, which is the end of the 4-H year. At the fair, no matter what kind of a project you have, you exhibit it there. They are judged and given, red, white or blue ribbons, according to how good they are. The steers are judged, and after a Grand Cham- pion is picked out, the rest are given ribbons. The night after they are judged, they are sold. This year I did not sell my calf, because the Bear Claw Ranch wanted to take him west with their show string. He surely had an interesting journey. Yakima. Washington, was the first place where he was shown; and he was Grand Champion of the steer class. Next he was shown at Portland, Oregon. There he stood second in his class. At San Francisco. California, he stood third in his class. The last place he was shown was at Ogden. Utah, where he stood second in his class: and then he was sold there. This ended my 4-H year, and along with the other 4-H members all over the United States. I'm getting my next year’s project started, and hoping to do a better job. —Dick Masters. Grade 10. —27— THE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB MAKE SOME REPRINTS PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Every Wednesday of the second semester a rab- id group of camera fans met in the lab. Their main objective was to learn either through experience or from their sponsor, Mr. Ironhawk, all atout pic- ture taking and developing. On one of the first meetings, Jon Davis and Dicky Lyman were heard quietly discussing which pan was which—Dicky being the biggest, decided that the pan on the right was the developer. It turned out that might is NOT always right. Anoth- er time giggling was distinctly heard after some special film was developed, and blackmail was also mentioned. Enough of that—down to business now. The amateur photographers were as follows: Larry King. Barbara Fleming, Frances Birdie, Marvel Turner, Jeanne Turner, Jon Davis, Dicky Lyman, Joan John- son, Beverly Barbula. Betty Goodill. Bobby Lyman. Dale Okert. and Shirley Lewis. Mr. Ironhawk, as I already mentioned, was their sponsor. When the camera fans started, they knew next to nothing a- fcout the field of photography: but by the time school was out and the club was dispersed, they had learned all about developing, printing and en- larging. Jon Davis built an enlarger, and after sev- eral unsuccessful attempts it finally worked. As a whole the club was very successful, and everybody not only learned something, but had a lot of fun—the lights were out most of the time— but fortunately (or perhaps unfortunately) Mr. Ironhawk has eyes like a hawk. —Bobby Lyman, Grade 12. STUNT NIGHT The fifth annual Stunt Night was put on be- fore an extra large crowd, Friday night. October 27. Since this was the largest audience yet to attend a Stunt Night performance ,1 think the actors put forth their very best. This year there were several new features add- ed to the regular skits and stunts. These features were some songs sung by Francis Klinkosh and Bruce Portwood. Also, several solos were sung by Bruce Portwood. As a filler between acts we were honored with another visit from our great mathematician, “Peter the Great.” Because of last year’s great success of the stu- dent council’s version of “Frankie and Johnnie”, several similar skits were put on by the Senior, Junior and Sophomore classes. The Seniors acted out the songs of “Streets of Laredo.” with Bruce Portwood as the singing nar- rator. Johnson’s Jolly Junior Junk Janglers acted out the Spike Jones record of “Cocktails for Two,” with Dona Reed as Wiggles Reed.” The Sophomores re-enacted “The Shooting of Dan McGrew,” with Dick Masters as narrator. The first and second grades gave their inter- pretation of the old folk dance. ‘The Paw Paw Patch.” and the fifth and sixth grades danced an old fashioned square dance. This year the Dayton-Ranchester Rotary put (Continued on Next Page) —28— STUNT NIGHT (Continued from Page 28) on a “Smelly Mak’em” program which was very original. The Gateway Woman’s Club held a Father’s Convention. At this meeting they discussed the problem of raising children. We want to thank everyone of you for the won- derful co-operation and support, and we all want to see you and your friends back again next year. —Jeanne Turner. Grade 10. SCHOOL BUSSES What can wreck a person’s morale faster than crawling out of bed before six. groping for the light switch, dressing in the blasting cold, gulping down your breakfast, and hurriedly doing your chores in order to get ready for another day at school? As usual, your bus is late—but you don’t mind. It has warmed up to only fifteen below this crisp morning. Finally you see. coming down the road, the vehicle that will terminate your journey for the morning. After your fifteen minute wait you’re nearly frozen and in a terrible mood. “Boy! I’m cold!” you exclaim. Pleased to meet you—I’m Jackey Paulus, an- swers a genius. Then everyone begins to laugh about the way Dick Masters fell out of the bus last night—there were legs all over the road before he finally got up. When Gary Kramer crawls in, you greet him by saying, Hf! Little Gary.” I’m not little—I’m as old as my tongue and months older than my teeth. Now everyone begins to tease Jimmy Melton about his new four-inch-brimmed Stetson. We also marvel at its many uses. There is always someone who does his home- work on the bus. This morning it is David Schrie- beis: Does the word month have a u in it?” Our scholar Ina Jeanne Turner says no. June does! Dick Masters pipes up. Finally you’re at school. All the members of the other busses have arrived. Over in the corner you see Roy Powers and Bruce Portwood talking. You gently creep over so you can hear them—they have a new bus now. and they’re marveling be- cause it’s always on time. After a long and tedious day at school, you crawl back into the bus. On seeing Francis Klin- kosh. you ask her where she was this morning. “Oh! I was down at the tracks putting a train on my skirt! Hence you conclude that it is none of your business. Since this is the day for the handing out of re- port cards, someone asks Dona Madron if she thinks she will ever graduate. If I don’t graduate. I’ll quittuate! she remarks casually. Now it is your turn to get off the bus. Being different from Walita Boyd. you get off at the right place. As you trudge through the snow, you think of four busses and the driver’s consistent smile for you—although you know you get on his nerves. They do laugh at your jokes and sometimes even join in with you. Yes. you’re really glad you live in the country and go to the Ranchester school in a bus! Jean Lewis. Grade 10. A TRIBUTK TO TWO OF OUR FRIENDS Again this year our school would like to thank Mrs. McClintock and Mrs. Conley for their endless aid to our school. Mrs. McClintock. head librarian of the Sheri- dan Carnegie library, has for several years been an outstanding figure in the hearts of the teachers and pupils of Ranchester. Our teachers go to Sheridan about twice a week and bring out books. So far. in fact, Mr. Johnson has checked out around two hundred books for high school and junior high school. Being a small school, we do not have the school library that we need; hence everyone of us depends on Mrs. McClintock. If any of the teachers need a reference book. Mrs. McClintock will always refer them to the most suitable. Yes. when one of us from primary through high school wants a novel, mystery, biography, reference book, etc., he always knows who can tulfill his needs. Mrs. McClintock is sure to be on hand to help him. Mrs. Conley, our County Superintendent, is an- other person very essential to the functioning of our school. Although her great task of keeping in close contact with all the rural schools of the county prevents her from paying many visits to our school, we feel that she is always with us. The Ranchester school is very lucky to have these two people who help them so much. So again, Mrs. McClintock and Mrs. Conley, to you from our school, thanks for your marvelous cooperation! Where would we be without you? — Jean Lewis, Grade 10. —29— I HE RHS PEP CLUB PREPARE FOR A YELL PEP CLUB This year the RHS pep club has had the largest membership it has ever had, with twenty-one girls. The officers were elected as follows: Margaret Kuk- uchka, president; Joan Fiedor. vice president; Shir- ley Lewis, secretary; Betty Goodill. treasurer; Lor- na Chapman and Dona Reed, cheerleaders. We sold Christmas cards in the fall and pop and candy at our home games, so we could go to the tournament at Gillette. The pep club girls and seventh and eighth grade girls put on marching drills at some of the basketball games. They dressed uniformly in black skirts and white blouses and carried purple and gold pom-poms. Each time, a letter was formed for the opposite team and then an “R” for Ranchester. At the Dayton-Ranchester game both school songs were sung, and at the Clearmont-Ranchester game a yell was given for both teams. Flashlights cov- ered with purple and gold paper were used for this last drill. Also the pep club was honored by get- ting to march for the Lazy Daisies vs. Rotary Wol- ves game, even if some unexpected help was given. Twelve girls went to the district tournament this year. It was held February 28. March 1. 2, and 3. Reservations were made at the Goings Hotel for the pep club to eat together on Friday night. We had a fine meal and enoyed the whole tournament. Although the rooms weren’t together, the girls still had a lot of fun. Our chaperones were Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Lyman and Mrs. Reed. —Dona Reed, Grade 11. DISTRICT TOURNAMENT The district tournament this year was held on February 28 through March 1. 2, 3. Early on Thurs- day morning of March 1, all of the pep club girls who were going, met at the hall and were ready to take off for a trip to Gillette. When we reached our destination, we found we were to report to the gym and Mr. Lyman first of all. There we were told that our cabins had been changed, and we were to stay in two different places. Four girls and Mrs. Reed as their chap- erone stayed in one house, while eight other girls ar.d the two chaperones, Mrs. Lyman and Mrs. Smith, lodged in other rooms. The first day was spent in looking over the town, and renewing old acquaintances. Our first game was played against Moorcroft. in which the Rustlers came out on top. Much to our disappointment, when awoke on Friday morning, we found the ground covered with snow, and more coming down all of the time. But this didn't stop us from going to quite a few basket- ball games and down town. That night we played Dayton and went down to defeat, which did not exactly please us. We should, at this time, ask Jean Lewis if she likes the new style of sweaters being tied in knots, and tooth brushes being dipped in perfume. Also several girls noticed that their beds were short- (Continued on Next Page) DISTRICT TOURNAMENT (Continued from Page 30) sheeted during their absence—someone had fun, didn't he. kids. The third day of the tournament, which was Sat- urday, was the day of the finals. Everyone had a great time “shopping that day. If anyone notices new hats around RHS, don’t be surprised—some of the girls (no names mentioned) discovered a hat sale. We also wonder what Lorna purchased that made Mrs. Lyman want to play checkers? Saturday night the Rustlers played Glenrock for third and fourth place, coming out at the end with fourth place. We are sure that everyone will quickly agree that again, this year, the district tournament was a huge success. We are all ready for the one next year, and we hope we can have as much fun. —Margaret Kukuchka, Grade 12 —Carol Carter, Grade 11. NEW SUBJECTS OFFERED AT RHS As the school year started, all the boys and girls in high school started to wonder what subjects they had to take. Some of the boys and girls didn’t want to take chemistry or geometry; therefore Mr. Ly- man decided to offer some more subjects so that we would have more subjects from which to choose. The new subjects which he decided upon for this year were speech and drama, high school geography, and music. The speech and drama class consisted of Sen- iors and Juniors only. In this class we practiced the principles of public speaking. We gave a lot of speeches. Besides giving speeches, we gave two plays in which we all enjoyed taking part. I can still remember the first time I gave a speech; I was dreadfully scared, but after giving so many, it does not bother me to get up and give a speech; so I think it is good practice. Our first speeches were 5 minu- tes long, but when we got up in front of the class, our hearts would beat so fast that when we started talking, it felt as if the five minutes were a year. Mr. Johnson was our teacher for speech and drama; we all enjoyed having him for a teacher this year. Music and high school geography were taught by Mr. East. The entire high school took part in music. The music period was generally first in the morning, so some of the boys and girls would come to school looking sleepy; but by the time we would walk over to the hall and sing and come back, they would look bright and happy. Sometimes we had excitement during music period. One day a mouse came running along, and it just happened that it came by the girls first. At that moment it wasn’t music we heard, but screaming. Our music teacher didn't know what happened, but he soon found out when one of the boys showed him the mouse. When someone had killed the mouse, the girls were glad. The high school geography class consisted of Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores. It was an inter- esting subject. In this class we studied about cli- mate, vegetation, and population; and we had a workbook and a new reading book so we could keep up to date with everything. —Joan Fiedor, Grade 11. BOY SCOUT TROOP 101 Again this year we have organized a scout troop under the leadership of Mr. Vincent East. The troop is sponsored by the Ranchester Ro- tary Club. We are proud to have Mr. East as a scout master because of his knowledge of scouting. He has a number of merit badges. He is assisted by older boys of the troop. Students from Ranchester school who are mem- bers are Larry Cook. Peter Davis. Jack Fleming. Darryl Lowell. Richard Aksamit. Allan Ellsbury, John Jolovich. Gary Bocek, Hugh Horton. Robert Prill, George Wondra, Dick and Bob Lyman, Roy Powers, and Eugene Fackenthall. Mr. East is hoping to turn out a few Eagle scouts in later months. Again this year during scout week, we took over the civil government of Ranchester under the mayorship of Bob Lyman. Eugene Fackenthall. Dick Lyman and Roy Powers. We netter approximately $30.00 in fines from Ranchester residents. Also during scout week, about ten boys went into Sheridan to participate in the annual Sheridan scout circus. Transportation was furnished by Mr. Davis and Mr. East. On January 29, about ten of the boys passed their tenderfoot scout requirements under the ex- amination of the Ranchtester troop committee. The committee consisted of Phil Davis, Spike Averiil, Charlie Rawlings. Larry Addleman, and Silas Lyman. Commissioner for the Dayton and Ranchester area is Mr. Bert Johnston. —Eugene Fackenthall. Grade 12. —31— COACH IRONHAWK AND HIS FOOTBALL TEAM -32- HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS FOR I95CK5I The Ranchester Rustlers had a football team this year for the first time since 1JM8. The Rustlers played their first game in about three inches of snow and were defeated by an experienced Clear- mont six, 43-0. The Rustlers played their first home game of the season the next week and again went down to defeat 65-14. The Rustlers then played their return game with Clearmont and again tasted de- feat 24-0. The Rusters journeyed to Arvada and won their first game of the season 45-0. They next played the powerful Big Horn Rams and went down to defeat 59-13. The following week, the Rustlers again defeated the Arvada Pirates 45-0. The Rustlers ended their football season by playing the Dayton Elks, and were defeated 60-12. This ended the foot- ball season, and the suits were put away until the following year. The next year’s football season will greatly feel the loss of Bruce Portwood. the hard- driving fullback. Bruce was the high scorer on the Rustler squad, having scored 38 points. On November 13 the first call for basketball sounded, and sixteen came out for the squad. Of these sixteen there were five lettermen. In the sea- son opener at Lodge Grass, Montana, the Rustlers went down to defeat 24-19. The next night they journeyed to Buffalo and in a fast, thrilling, and hard fought game, again tasted defeat 31-30. Then on December 5 the Rustlers entertained the Arvada Pirates and won their first conference game of the current season 46-31. On December 8 and 9 the Rustlers took a trip to Hulett and Moorcroft. This was the first time in a few years that the Rustlers played Hulett on Hulett’s home floor, and in a rough and tumble battle the Rustlers were the los- ers 45-30. The next night the Rustlers faired better by defeating the Moorcroft Wolves 30-25. The Rustlers then took part in the invitational tourney at Clearmont. In the Rustler’s first round game, they played the fast-improving Arvada five and won out 26-20. This win put the Rustlers up against their archrivals the Dayton Elks; and in a hard fought game the Elks came out the winners 33-31. The next day. December 15, the Rustlers play- ed the Buffalo B” squad, the winner of this game going into the third and fourth bracket. After play- ing sloppy ball, the Rustlers finally came out on top 26-21. That evening the Rustlers played the Clearmont Panthers for third and fourth, and came out the winners 30-20 in their customary third place. This made the fifth year that the Rustlers have won third place at the tourney. The following week the Rustlers played their return game with Lodge Grass and got revenge by “scalping” the Indians 49-37. The Rustlers enter- tained the Rozet Mustangs January 5 for their four- th conference game of the season and soundly de- feated the Mustangs 48-18. The Rustlers next played the Dayton Elks on the Elks’ home floor and were beaten 25-17. The Rustlers played the Moorcroft Wolves on the home floor and sent them home with their tails between their legs” on the end of a 54-29 count. The Rustlers took another trip to the lower part of the district and in their first game with the Upton Bobcats the Rustlers fell two points shy of a tie. and went down to defeat 42-40. The next night the Rustlers played the Rozet Mustangs and “Squeaked” by 29-26. On January 23 the Rustlers journeyed to Big Horn and went down to defeat 45- 26. The next week the Rustlers entertained the Day- ton Elks and went down to defeat again 29-24. The Rustlers played their next game against the Upton Bobcats and defeated them 43-31. The next week the Rustlers played their return game with Big Horn, and again lost by a score of 34-31. The Rust- lers played the Sheridan Colts on January 9 at Sheridan and just barely squeezed by 33-31. The Rustlers played host to the Hulett Red Devils and came out on top 39-23. The Rustlers played their next game against the Sheridan Colts at Ranchester and won out 40-28. The Rustlers entertained the Clearmont Panthers on February 6. and won 43-24. The next week saw the Rustlers again playing Clear- mont at Clearmont. and in a thriller the Rustlers came out on top after two overtimes 29-27. The Rustlers played their last game of the season be- fore the tourney, at Arvada. In a hard-fought con- test the Rustlers won out 52-38. In the Rustlers’ first game of the tournament they played the Moorcroft Wolves and won out 44- 35. This moved the Rustlers up to the semi-finals where they met the Dayton Elks and were defeated 39-28. The next game the Rustlers played, which was against Manville. would decide whether they would be eliminated or play for third and fourth. The Rustlers won this game 57-35. That same even- ing the Rustlers played the Glenrock five for third and fourth. The Rustlers never could get going and lost this game 35-28. This entitled the Rustlers to play in the regional tourney at Sheridan, March 14. 15. 16. 17. In regional tourney play the Rustlers played their first game against the first place Lingle five. The Rustlers played a good game of ball, but could not cope with the height and fast play of the Lingle team, and went down to defeat 40-33. The Rustlers next played their old enemies, the Dayton Elks, and finally got revenge for their four earlier defeats at the hands of the Elks, by defeating them 34-31. The Rustlers' next game would decide wheth- (Continued on Page 38) —33— 'il fcr COACH IRONHAWK AND HIS JUNIOR RUSTLERS JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL NEWS Coach A. L. Ironhawk started his junior high basketball boys with their first game against the Lodge Grass Indians. The junior high came out on the bottom, since the Indians defeated them 44 to 7. Our next game was on December 5, when we met the Arvada Pirates. It was a close game; and when the whistle blew. Arvada came out on top by a score of 33 to 32. The Junior Rustlers didn’t feel very good about that game, so they were go- ing to try to come out on top when they came up against the Monarch Miners on December 6. That night it was a “nip and tuck” game, and at the last quarter Monarch went out in front to give them a 12 to 8 victory over Ranchester. On December 12. Ranchester went to play the Holy Name second string. Ranchester took the lead and came out on top with a score of 18 to 6. It was Ranchester’s first win of the season. Then again Ranchester met a tough team which l ad defeated them once. It was Lodge Grass. This time Lodge Grass came out victorious by a score of 37 to 9. Then came Christmas vacation. The day after the vacation was over, the Junior Rustlers met again with Monarch. This time the tables turned and Ranchester came out on the winning side by a score of 21-19. Maybe the vacation did some good. On January 9. the Ranchester Junior Rustlers tangled with the Dayton Elks. Once again Ranches- ter had a tough game. Dayton led 8 to 7 at the half. Then Ranchester went scoreless, and Dayton won 15 to 9. Out of Montana came a team that Ranchester was to play. The score went back and forth, and finally Ranchester came out on top by a margin of one point. It was 16 to 17. On January 17. Ranchester came out to meet Monarch with their third game with each other. Both had claimed one victory against each other. Again Ranchester came out on top by defeating the Miners by 15 to 14. Ranchester came up against Holy Name on January 19 for their next game. Ranchester had de- feated Holy Name on their own floor in Sheridan, but were going to be on guard any way. That night the Junior Rustlers again came out winners by a score of 17-7. On January 23 Ranchester went on a trip to (Continued on Next Page) —34— JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL (Continued from Page 34) Big Hern to play the Rams. It was one of Ranchest- er’s toughest games. At the half Ranchester was in the lead by a score of 11 to 6. Then Big Horn came up in the last half to knock Ranchester off their feet and defeated them by a score of 24 to 16. Once more Ranchester met the Monarch Miners. This was Ranchester’s fourth conference game with the Miners. Since the game was played at Monarch. Ranchester had a tough time making any baskets on account of Monarch’s low ceiling, but they de- feated the Miners by a score of 17 to 8. On the last day of the month. Ranchester came up against the Dayton Elks for their second game with each other. Dayton took the lead and kept it. They won by a score of 29 to 18. In February the Junior Rustlers’ first game was with Big Horn. It was a close game, but Big Horn kept out in front. The crowd was yelling for Ran- chester. but Big Horn came out on top. winning 24 to 19. Again Wyola came out of Montana to give Ranchester another run for their money. Ranchest- er took the lead at first, but Wyola was catching up at the second quarter. Finally Ranchester let fly and beat Wyola by 23 to 13. Ranchester next came up against a new team. It was Clearmont. It was their first conference game of the season. Ranchester won 28 to 12. Four days later the Ranchester Junior Rustlers journeyed to Clearmont to play another conference game. This time Clearmont came out on top by a score of 9 to 5. This was Ranchester’s last game before they would go to the Buffalo tournament. At the Buffalo tournament Ranchester had to play their first game with Mojrcroft on February 23. Leaving school at 3:30. the Junior Rustlers ar- rived in Buffalo at 5:10. That night they met the learn which they had never seen, and defeated the Moorcroft Wolves by a score of 27-8. It was our first win in the Buffalo tournament. Our next game was with the Monarch Miners, whom we had defeated three out of five times. We were to play them on Saturday at 2:00 o’clock that afternoon. It was a close game, but we won by a margin of two points. The score, was 15-17. We were all excited then, because we knew that we would play Big Horn for first and second places. Big Horn had defeated us twice during the season, but we had hopes of beating them. We were to play at 8:00 o’clock Saturday night. That afternoon we were going to rest up before our game. Some of us went around town, and some of us went back to the gym to watch some of the other games. That night before our game, we were all ner- vous. After we got on the floor and warmed up, we were not so nervous as we had been. Before the game started. Mr. Stifler introduced the players on the starting line-up of both teams. At the start of the game Ranchester took the lead by a slim margin of three points. It was 6 to 9. At the half the score wfas 8 to 11. The Junior Rust- lers still kept their lead by three points. Then the third quarter began, which was another exciting quarter. At the end of the third quarter Big Horn had taken the lead by a score of 18 to 16. Then came the final quarter. We hoped we would be on top. The last quarter was a tough one for Ranchest- er. but we still had hopes, although Joe had fouled out in the second quarter. When the final whistle blew, Ranchester had come out on top by a score of 20 to 21. It was only by one point, but we had won. That night the trophies were given out after the class A championship games. Jerry Shatzer had the honor of receiving the trophies. TTiey were the first place trophy and the traveling trophy. This was only the second time Ranchester had taken first place. They had taken it ten years ago in 1941. The players who went to the tournament were as follows: Jerry Shatzer. Joe Fiedor, Robert Kram- er, Donald Hauf. Pete Davis, Larry Cook. David Schreibeis, Larry King, and Eddie Kukuchka. Dar- ryl Lowell was unable to go because of an appen- dectomy earlier in the season. We were sorry he could not go, because he was one of our best play- ers. When we came home that Saturday night we were very proud. The next day the whole town was surprised. On Monday Mr. Ironhawk presented the troph- ies to the school, and our basketball season for this year was over. We hope next year’s basketball team can bring back the first place trophies once again. —Jerry Shatzer, Grade 8. WH AT IS IT? The.e’s something back again this year, I hope it’s here to stay, It’s something that I hold quite dear, More dear than I can say. It’s not the frost on flowers rare, It's not the birds that sing. It’s not the hills the snow left bare. We cannot call it spring. It's not our school and teachers new. It’s not the books we’ve read. It’s not the gossip of those few. Nor learning what they’ve said. You may not guess the reason why Our eyes now show that gleam— It’s something that won’t pass us by, ’Cause it’s our football team! —Jean Lewis. Grade 10. —36— —37— SNAPSHOTS OF “LIFE ALONG THE TRAIL” 1. Bobby Lyman and Bruce Portwood taking time out!!! 2. Student Council gives a dance. 3. The three R. H. S. daydreamers. 4. “Just loafing. 5. The Junior high pep club. 6. The R. H. S. pep club girls form a pinwheel. 7. The Lazy Dazies” render first aid to one of their team. 8. Lorna Chapman, the only R. H. S. graduate who got her MRS. degree this year. 9. Bruce takes up ballet dancing—can we take lessons too??? 10. A cheer goes up from the junior high cheer- leaders. 11. The Old Faithful in Sheridan. Wyoming. 12. Mr. Johnson said he was smiling at the camera, but we don't believe him!!! 13. Victory for the Rustlers. 14. Freshman initiation—have fun kids?? 15. Drill team forms the R”. 16. Beauty rest for three beauties on a Beauty Rest (mattress). 17. High school boys take up gambling as a pass time. 18. Jerry Shatzer cans a beauty for the Junior Rustlers. 19. The annual staff selects a model pep club. 20. ‘The Thinker”—Larry Paustian. 21. Our Dreamer —Robert Fiedor. 22. All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth”—John Ferguson. 23. “A big flirt —Toni Smith. HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS FOR 1950- 51 (Continued from Page 33) er they would be eliminated or earn the right to play for third and fourth place. The Rustlers fin- ally went down to defeat to the Glenrock Herders 31-29. This ended the basketball season for the Rustlers, giving them a season’s record of wins and losses. This spring the Rustlers lost four of their starting five through graduation. They are Tom Fiedor, Bruce Portwood. Eugene Fackenthall, and Bob Lyman. Name FG F FT TP Lyman. Bob 136 85 138 410 Fackenthall 138 58 64 340 Melton 65 107 29 159 Portwood 34 80 39 107 Fiedor 18 58 23 59 Lyman. Dick 9 29 12 30 Hallowell 3 7 8 14 Masters, Dick 5 17 4 14 Shatzer, G. 2 4 0 4 Masters. Dave 1 2 1 3 Gorman 1 3 1 3 Powers 1 0 0 2 Townsend „ . 0 0 0 0 Kramer, Don 0 0 0 0 Davis, Jon 0 0 0 0 STATE TEACHERS’ CONVENTION On October 4. Mr. Lyman left Ranchester to attend the Wyoming Education Association exe- cutive meeting and the Wyoming Education As- sociation state teachers' convention, held October 5 and 6. in Casper. Mr. Lyman is serving his last year as a member of the Wyoming Education Association executive committee. Each of the five districts has one mem- ber on this committee. This group handles the busi- ness of the delegate assembly, since the latter is not in session. Mr. Lyman, who is also a member of the Wyo- ming Education Association legislative committee, is a representative of the small schools in the state. The remaining faculty of the Ranchester Pub- lic school also attended the convention, with all teachers reporting a very interesting and enjoyable time. Mr. Johnson, our English teacher, attended a sectional meeting on school publications, which proved to be one of the most interesting meetings at the convention. John McCormick was chairman of this meeting—our hats are off to you, John. Much of the Wyoming Education Association business consisted of legislative problems. One of these problems, which was of much interest to the teachers, was a proposed bill to improve their re- tirement system. Teachers’ ethics and fair practices were discussed. Doris Olson, our primary teacher, was elected a delegate for Sheridan county. Mrs. Olson and Mr. Lyman remained until the following Saturday. October 6, to attend a delegate assembly. Two outstanding speakers on the program were Dr. Paul R. Hanna. Professor of Education at Stan- ford University in California, who spoke on educa- tion in a divided world; and Luther w. Youngdahl. Governor of Minnesota, whose speech was entitled A Challenging New Frontier in Education. The National Education Association has a mem- bership of nearly 800,000. This is a very powerful organization and has representatives in the United Nations. Their publication reaches about a million and a half people. We are very proud that our school is so well represented. —Jeannette Kawulok, Grade 10. THE CLIFF DWELLERS Many years ago before the white people came to the United States, there were some Indians living in the southern part of the United States. Their houses were built way up on the cliffs. Some- times when standing on a mountain near these houses, they would look just like little specks be- cause they were so high up. They sometimes used long ladders or built steps in the stone for their method of getting up and down. When the children were playing around the cliffs, it must have been a frightful moment for the mothers. Some houses were at least two stories high. The houses usually had about sixteen rooms in the first story. When the families ran out of food and water they had to climb down all the steps because they had their farms on the ground. The Cliff Dwellers had no machinery for helping do their work. The Cliff Dwellers built their houses in such curious places because they wanted to be safe from enemies in case of an attack. —Marcia Masters. Grade 6. —38— RANCHESTER SUNDAY SCHOOL On the first of October we started our Sunday school for the winter. Our teachers who were ap- pointed are as follows: Mrs. Dave Masters, Mrs. Malyurek. Mrs. John Black, and Dona Madron. Mrs. Black was appointed as the superintendent; Barbara Addleman was chosen as the secretary. We have had an average attendance of about thirty every Sunday. Sometimes our attendance dropped because of the cold weather. We have had one pupil with perfect attendance so far this year, and that was Bonita Black. At the first of the year we started learning The Lord's Prayer. Several of the children receiv- ed an award for learning it. We are now starting to learn the “Twenty-third Psalm. For the Christmas program each child said a verse and then placed under the tree a gift, which was to be sent to town to the poor children. After our part of the program was completed. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Koehler showed some pictures on the Christmas story. For Easter the children are going to have parts to learn and the Koehler’s are going to show some pictures of the Easter story. At the end of the Sunday school season we are going to have a picnic. The children and their par- ents will be invited. —Dona Madron, Grade 11. COMMUNISM Communism today is a great threat to all hu- manity. Why should we allow it to be? Just because this is a democracy, should we allow our enemies to secretly form organizations to conspire and at- tempt to take our government away from us? Democracy is worth protecting: therefore. I should think that any organization which is known to be against our form of government, should be banned from this country, sent back to where it came from, and refused entry to this country ever again. We should be most impatient with any threat to our way of life. If we are to submit so weakly to “golden promises, and flowery speeches. why are we here? Our forefathers took a lot of trouble to begin this new life for us; and to be worthy of it, we should be deeply concerned about anyone who attempts to overcome this new life. If a new form of government would be better. I would say “yes. but the propaganda and bloodshed of Communism can never be right. Two wrongs can never be right. Communism took Russia by force, killing any sort of resistance. Their workers were shot to death for stealing the tiniest amount of grain to keep from starving. Re- ligion is banned by the Communists. Their only religion is earthly things, earthly men and earthly power. I thank God I am in America where spiritual things, spiritual men, and spiritual power can be enjoyed. —Betty Lou Goodill, Grade 12. PICTURES ARE TAKEN Friday morning, January 26, when I came to school, I began to wonder if I had come to the right place. Everyone from the first grade through the Juniors had on his best clothes. (The Seniors had their pictures taken at a later date in Sheridan). Even Jon Davis had his hair combed! Entering the girls’ restroom was like going back stage during “South Pacific. Dresses were hung on all the coat hooks, and the floor was cov- ered with shoes. By the time I got my hair comb- ed, I felt as if I’d fought the Civil War by myself. When I finally got upstairs after the bell had rung, I stopped and stared. Nearly every high school boy was wearing a white shirt and necktie! You probably wonder why this dress parade was taking place. Well, Mr. Rochford was coming out to take our pictures for the annual. During the noon hour I found Mrs. Olson. Miss Johnson, and Mrs. Smith with their “kids lined up. It seems they were trying to comb their hair, see that their faces were clean, etc. Group pictures were taken of the grade school and the organizations. High school and junior high, as well as anyone else who cared to, had individual pictures taken. It must have been a trying day for all the teachers and Mr. Rochford. But we promise we won’t act as we did then—until next year!! —Jean Lewis, Grade 10. The following essay, written by Robert Lyman, placed third in the State of Wyoming in a national essay contest which was held this year. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EMPLOYMENT FOR THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED We have twenty-eight million physically handi- capped—a tremendous group of people, a vast, vir- tually untapped national resource, a resource which this nation must employ in order to maintain its high level of production and high standards of liv- ing. This nation, to continue its forward progress, “must utilize to the utmost every ounce of its pro- ductive energy.” The physically handicapped men and women of this nation are potentially an enor- mous source of productive energy and skill. These people, although an origin of industrial wealth, are now a thorn in the side of this country. They are supported by their families, their friends, and the nation’s taxpayers. They are a hindrance to our forward progress, to our industry, and labor, and to our democracy. If given an equal opportunity, which means full cooperation of the nation’s em- ployers. this productive energy and skill will change from potential to kinetic, from a hindrance to an aid; and these handicapped people will become self- sufficient, happy, useful citizens—a great step for- ward. Twenty-eight million Americans are trying to cope with physical disadvantages. These people have lost their sight or their hearing, or some limb. They have heart trouble or tuberculosis, or some (Continued on Page 41) —39— RUSTLER YEARBOOK STAFF HARD AT WORK OUR YEARBOOK IS ASSEMBLED At the beginning of the year. Tom Fiedor was elected editor of our Rustler yearbook. At first he thought this was quite an honor—which it actually was—but long before the annual was out. he was ready and willing to ‘‘give the job away. For his assistants he chose Betty Goodill, assistant editor; Bob Lyman, circulation manager; and Carol Car- ter, business manager. First of all ads were solicited. This job was rather fun. but it was only the beginning of a job. and a big one, at that. Getting the ads. articles, pictures, and theme pages laid out was the object of many meetings of the annual staff. These meetings were held morn- ing, noon and night. At one of these particular meetings—one held in the very late evening—the circulation manager was so intent upon catching the eye of the assist- ant editor, that he quite forgot the real purpose of the meeting, which was. of course, (we think) working on the yearbook. Mr. Johnson, who was our sponsor, helper, co- worker. and chaperone, lended many an idea of real value to the ones that we, the staff, racked our brains to find. Different people were assigned to the articles, and after much urging and prompting, the latter finally handed in these belated articles; but before they did, our dismayed editor was seen running a- round asking everyone “if he had his article done yet, which was due two weeks ago!!” Another stopping place in our road was the taking of Senior pictures. It seemed as if this job was so difficult that a few characters had to be re- minded, and given a gentle push towards Mr. Roch- ford and his camera. We wonder if the thought of possibly breaking the camera was what was hold- ing these individuals back??? However, since Mr. Rochford had to retake all the pictures of the re- maining classes, the Seniors might turn the tables on us and accuse us of having broken the camera. Anyway, we’ll just blame this latter tragedy on poor film instead of ugly countenances. We want to include Robert Townsend as a very important part of our yearbook staff, for without his marvelous art work, our annual wouldn’t be as it is! Again we want to say, “Thanks so much. Robert! Keep up the good work! We know we griped; we were disgusted and al- most ready to quit at times, but after it was all over, we discovered that we had enjoyed working on the annual much more than we realized. Our only hope is that our readers will get as much enjoyment out of reading this yearbook as we did working on it! —Carol Carter, Grade 11. equal opportunity (Continuel from Pane 39) other disease which keeps them from continuing in life as they did before they were stricken. These people are the casualties of both war and peace. They are the disabled veterans and the handicapped civilians. They are men and women who are now fighting for what they deserve—an equal opportun- ity in life. In their fight they have shewn that even though their bodies are marred, their spirits arc not. Their fight is our fight; we must help! We can- not speak of America as the land of equal oppor- tunity unless we mean (equal) opportunity for all. The physically handicapped are now a hind- rance to our forward progress through no fault of their own. We spend millions of dollars each year supporting these people, while we could save these millions, if we gave the physically handicap- ped the thing they want most of all — a second chance at life—a job. All this money could be sav- ed through employment of the handicapped, yet this is only of secondary importance; hope would be exchanged for despair in the hearts of these people. The equal opportunity to earn their own way. through working, is what the physically handi- capped desire. To be dependent on some one else, their families, their friends, or the government, is the last thing they want. Only through full coopera- tion of all employers of the nation can these people again be happy, useful, self-sufficient citizens. Hir- ing the physically handicapped is no more a risk than hiring the able-bodied. Recent surveys have proved this. The physically handicapped who are now employed are producing as much, or more, than the able-bodied on the same jobs. These peo- ple have more loyalty, less absenteeism, a lower accident rate; and their tenure in a position is long- er. Employers who have hired the handicapped are continuing to do so and are speaking highly of their work. Surely, after studying these surveys, the na- tion’s employers will realize that the physically handicapped have a place in labor. At this critical hour in our nation’s history we desperately need manpower, and our physically handicapped desperately need jobs—this paradoxi- cal situation could be remedied by giving the phy- sically handicapped an equal opportunity in em- ployment. —Robert Lyman. Grade 12. SCHOOL BELLS Ding dong! Ling dong! Hear those bells. Echoing clear across the dells. They're calling one! they’re calling all. As they do near the fall. They’re calling all of us back to school; It’s time to leave the old swimming pool. Time to leave fun and return to learning. Back to wishing and all the yearning. —Dona Reed. Grade 11. SPRING Spring is here with twelve inches of snow. With flowers and birds—where did they go? They should be here, but they are not. And the snow is cold. My there’s a lot! But soon there will be water and mud. And there might even be a spring flood. But flowers and birds are bound to arrive. And then we will be taking a long drive To Alaska during the spring, Where snow is just an everyday thing. —Hugh Horton. Grade 6 CHRISTMAS BELLS I think I hear some Christmas bells. 'lo me it gladly tells Of times full of joys And time to give toys To unlucky girls and boys. I always think of girls and boys Who get few toys. It makes me sad; They are not bad— Santa just runs out of toys. I also hear the church bells ring. I want to sing. The Savior was born On that Christmas morn. And that is why I want to sing. —Frank Kukuchka. Grade 12. BEAN POLES The people of Bopping planted a crop of beans every year. They used many bean poles. The bean poles they used were made of soft wood. One day a man said it was foolish to go into the woods and get new bean poles every three or four years. He said it would be a good idea to use poles made of steel. The people asked what they could plant that would grow into steel poles. They thought for sev- eral months about this problem, and finally decid- ed to plant needles with the beans. When spring came, men and women all over Bopping planted a bright needle beside each bean. And to this very day the people of Bopping are still waiting for the needl- es to grow into the steel poles —Barbara Maxted, Grade G. MY DOG AND I My dog and I went up the hill. And there we met my friend named Bill. Bill and his dog were filled with glee. When I asked him to join my dog and me. —Joyce Cook. Grade 5. —41— RANCHESTER SCHOOL CALENDAR SEPTEMBER— 5—Ho hum! school again. 14—Election of class officers. 22—Freshman initiation — Jesse Gorman and Doris Hauf represent “Skunk Hollow.” 29— First defeat of the season—Clearmont foot- ball game. OCTOBER— 4, 5, 6—Teachers’ convention. 11—Fire escape has work out—fire drill. 27— “Wiggles” Reed steals the show—annual Stunt Night. 30— First school paper put out. NOVEMBER— 3— I want a white blouse!” “I won’t wear a gold one!” 10—Student council dance held for Big Horn and Dayton. 14—Excuse to go to town—evening play practice. 17—Bruce stars as a bride in “Here Come the Brides.” 28— School interruptions—another fire drill. DECEMBER— 1— First home basketball game—Rustlers win over Lodge Grass. 13— A very welcome visitor comes to R. H. S.— Bernard Thomas and his collection of art work. 14— 15—Clearmont tournament — Rustlers still hold third place. 22—Christmas program. Oh boy! Christmas! Vacation starts! JANUARY— 2— Oh gee! School again—and just when we were having so much fun. 15— Juniors and Seniors go to Sheridan for ads.” 22—Seniors aren’t as smart as they thought they were after taking Ohio State tests! FEBRUARY— 2—Coach lays down the law. No dates for the basketball boys — Where were you last night?” 9—Have you got your annual article done? It was due a week ago! 16— Look’s as if spring is just around the corner. 23-24—Buffalo Tournament — Junior Rustlers take championship! 26—Heard coming from chemistry lab — That was the easiest test I ever flunked! 28—First day of district tournament—nice to see Gillette again. MARCH— 1, 2. 3—District Tournament. 9—Ranchester is entertained by Sheridan band. 12— Iowa Senior tests. 14-17—Sheridan regional tournament. 21—Boy Scouts take over the town and enforce all traffic laws. 30—Boys lose contest, and in return give girls a party. APRIL— 4—Everyone has been seen going around in a daze. Is it the Love Bug Itch?” 10—We need some excitement in school!! 17— We get it!! Girls decide to take” the day. a perfect ditching day (?) 20—Junior-Senior Prom—My feet still hurt! MAY— 1—Seniors’ lucky day is coming soon. 9—Everyone acting like two-year-olds since spring has finally arrived! 13— Baccalaureate services. Seniors try to act dignified. 16—Commencement—Seniors received very un- expected diplomas. 18— School is out! No more studies until next year. —42— 'JUiL '3o (Put cz fJ(j£rtii£X± . . . Below this brief message of gratitude, and on the pages which follow, are the names and advertisements of our many friends, without whose sup- port this 1951 RUSTLER could not have been produced. Every year the merchants and businessmen of Sheridan county wholeheartedly lend their support by purchasing space for ads in our yearbook; and this year, more than ever before, these merchants have shown a very sincere interest in the RUSTLER by having their names and ads published, even though the cost of advertising space has necessarily been raised considerably this year because of increased costs of printing. It is to these many friends that the RUSTLER staff wish to express their deep gratitude for such splendid cooperation and unselfish interest in this yearbook. May we also take this opportunity to urge our readers to patronize the merchants whose names and ads appear within this book. They are your friends as well as ours. Below are the names of Sheridan businessmen who have shown their interest in this yearbook by contributing generous amounts toward its publication: Wyo. Barber Shop Sheridan Typewriter Co. Wilcox Abstract Co. Dr. Arnold Dr. Sampson Dr. Pfister Dr. Docckal Dr. Kane Dr. Carroll Dr. Booth Dr. Rogers Northeast Wyo. District Dental Society -44- M. D. JENKINS AGENCY REAL ESTATE INSURANCE SURETY BONDS Phone 61 245 North Main Ttty s4ct One crisp Monday morning in January, we decided to go to Sheridan after ads for the annual. As I had never gotten ads be- fore, 1 was nervous and excited, but never- theless willing to try. At the first place where I stopped, I was very nervous; but I finally showed my solicitor’s card and blurted out that I was from Ranchester and was collecting ads for the annual. The merchant finally felt sorry for me, I guess, and didn’t turn me down. After contacting several firms, I got over my anxiety and enoyed my day’s task. Then my luck turned, and I was told that the manager of the store was sick in bed and wouldn’t be in his office for about a we-k; but the next day he was seen be- hind his desk. At another business estab- (Continued on Page 49) CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1951 [fmmiMnm) MOTOR EQUIPMENT CO, ALLIS-CHALMERS FARM MACHINERY—Sales and Service DeSOTO-PLYMOUTH—DIAMOND T TRUCKS—Sales and Service 421 Broadway Sheridan Wyoming MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT THE EDELMAN DRUG STORE DON HARDEN GEORGE SIGLER 22 South Main Street SHERIDAN, WYOMING CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1051 CITY LIQUOR STORE i i ‘Most Complete Line of Finest Quality” 511 North Main Sheridan, Wyoming BUICK HIT THE HIGHWAY FOR “51” —YOU GET BETTER BUICK CARE FROM YOUR BUICK DEALER— Phone 177 Sheridan RILEY MOTOR CO. BUICK 35 Years PORTABLE TYPEWRITERS — ALL MAKES See Us — Convenient Terms —Rental Typewriters, School Supplies— KELLNER TYPEWRITER SUPPLY CO. SHERIDAN WYOMING SILVER SPUR SERVICE ICE CREAM MOBIL GAS LIQUORS SOFT DRINKS PACKAGED GOODS —BEST WISHES CLASS OF “51”— iBaaaaaaagaaaHaGaaaaBaaaQumiz.1 —46— irsotsea«o ariooor5cscKas3cioca!3e=eacsc«aca SHERIDAN CONGRATULATIONS To The Class of 1951 LEE’S CAFE ; 360 North Main WYOMING Congratulations To The Class of “51” MIKE'S ELECTRIC SERVICE Mike D. Janich. Owner 45 East Alger Phone 488-W Sheridan, Wyo. SAN1TONE DRY CLEANING SILVER SPUR SERVICE STATION IS OUR AGENT IN RANCHESTER Please leave your dry cleaning and laundry at their station for prompt service Phone 397 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY CO. Sheridan, Wyo. $5.00 ORDERS DELIVERED FREE Where You Are Assured of Right Prices COMPLIMENTS OF AUTHORIZED DEALERS for BALDWIN PIANOS AND ORGANS • MAGNAVOX Radio Phonograph R. C. A. VICTOR Radios and Records WESTINGHOUSE Appliances 0. K. KI BB£K WELDERS TIRES RECAPPED SUCHTA SERVICE STATION 1810 North Main Street Phone 536 FOR YOUR MUSIC NEEDS See the DAVIS MUSIC STORE “Everything in Music” Phone 846-J Sheridan, Wyoming “HOW I (JOT MY ADS (Continued from Page 45) lishment they told me that the manager was busy with a customer; so we came back later, and we were then told that the manager was on a trip, and wouldn't be went to a cafe. One person ordered a ham- burger, and after eating to about the mid- dle, she discovered that it wasn’t quite cooked; so she put a lot of catsup on it and finished eating dinner. back for a week or so. After dinner we started out again; for We went into another place and were treated very politely; besides giving us an ad, they asked us about our school and teachers, and then gave us some candy. some reason or other I felt nervous, but I finally managed to get to all the places to which I was assigned. We then piled back into the cars and headed for home. It was soon time for dinner, so off we (Continued on Page 59) DUTCH LUNCH GOOD FOODS and GOOD DRINKS — 159 North Main Street Sheridan, Wyoming Paul R. Ludeche CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1951 eseseseseseseioes 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 CONGRATULATIONS FROM CARROLL’S “YOUR HOME FURNISHERS” FREE DELIVERY TOPS IN QUALITY FURNITURE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE GRADUATES OF 1951 oasas=ss=a=as=fl=e=i NORTHERN WYOMING’S FINEST Sheridan-Wyoming Coal Co. PHONE 787 MONARCH - WYOMING n Li R. J. (Bob) THIRLWELL, Owner m p .. Li Ll completely modern CENTRALLY LOCATED Private Bath—Either Tub or Shower Phone 198 Sheridan, Wyoming CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’51 FROM DIAMOND LUMBER AND HARDWARE CO. “EVERYTHING TO BUILD ANYTHING” 229 East Brundage Sheridan, Wyo. —52 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’51 BEST OUT WEST” ENRICHED FLOUR “TOMAHAWK” FEEDS SHERIDAN FLOURING MILLS Sheridan, Wyoming CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1951 Mid-Continent Oil Company WHOLESALE-RETAIL PETROLEUM PRODUCTS SHERIDAN WYOMING CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’51 The First National Bank of Sheridan OLDEST BANK IN SHERIDAN COUNTY ESTABLISHED 1890 Member Federal Reserve System Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Sheridan Iron Works, Inc. Sheridan, Wyoming ‘If It’s Made of Metal, See Us First” IT WOULD BE DARNED UNHANDY IF our local merchants were not in business in our small home town, and we would have to travel several miles to a larger town every time we forgot something and did not have it on hand when needed; so give your local merchants and other business people a break. PATRONIZE THEM. Aside from being very convenient for all of us, your local mer- chants pay heavy taxes, which help the rest of us carry the necessary load of maintaining and improving our own schools and other facilities in the small towns and communities; therefore, be fair, TRADE AT HOME. HELP YOUR LOCAL MERCHANTS HELP YOU. RAN CHESTER STATE RANK Capital SI0.000.00 Surplus Undivided Profits $22,000.00 deposits insured to maximum of $10,000.00. each depositor C. C. RAWLINGS, AGENT FIREMAN’S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY Fire and Automobile Insurance Ranchester, Wyoming RANCHESTER CABINET SHOP GUY RHODE, JR. General Carpenter Work and Plumbing Phone 865-R4 Ranchester, Wyo. I THE AMERICAN JEWELRY CO. “HOME OF FINE DIAMONDS” Stanley Greenhalgh 25 North Main Street Sheridan, Wyoming —Make This Your Gift Headquarters— CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1951 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 REALTOR INC. 109 South Main Street Phone 94 ‘INSURANCE FOR EVERY NEED' SHERIDAN STATIONERY COMPANY BOOKSELLERS Office and School Outfitters iqqaaQQQttaBaaaagpaaa■ —57— BAKER BROS. JEWELERS Keepsake Diamonds Bulova Watches 16 North Main Street Sheridan, Wyoming You re Always Welcome at BROWN’S WALGREEN AGENCY DRUG STORE SHERIDAN WYOMING BEST WISHES TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF ’51 SHERIDAN SEWING CO. Sheridan Wyoming KING MOTOR SERVICE STANDARD PRODUCTS Gas — Household Necessities — Oil WE HAVE THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVICE YOUR CAR FROM A to Z Ivan and Loren King Ranchester, Wyoming KsesoacaeacaMEies inaeawaeacaMtaeaeacaeaeaeaeaeacatv CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’51 Phone 282 Ice Sox Grocery and Market Pete and Gus Booras, Props. QUALITY FIRST — FIRST SERVICE 520 Coffeen BUY YOUR GRADUATION GIFTS AT— SCHAEFFER’S FOUNTAIN GIFTS —Open Sundays and Week Days until 11:00 P. M. For Your Convenience— Congratulations to the Class of 51 FROM 0. K. BARBER SHOP “HOW I GOT MY ADS” (Continued from page 49) Some people wonder why schools collect so many ads and charge a considerably large amount for them, but the answer is a simple one. In the smaller schools the life of a yearbook depends almost entirely upon the amount of money obtained from the ads. Although each copy is sold for a certain sum. this is not nearly enough to finance a yearbook: consequently the ad section must support three-fourths of the (Continued on page 64) VALLEY MOTOR IMPLEMENT CO INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER— Sales and Service TRUCK TRACTOR IMPLEMENTS DAIRY EQUIPMENT REFRIGERATION Sheridan Phone 729 Wyoming “WE SERVE THE BEST” SANDWICH SHOP MARION and “AL” SNIDER 32 North Brooks Street. Sheridan, Wyoming CONGRATULATIONS—CLASS OF 1951 — JORGENSON JEWELRY CO. FAMOUS FOR DIAMONDS Sheridan HELBROS WATCHES Wyoming CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '51 PARKMAN STORE GENE and MARIE CLARK. Props. GENERAL MERCHANDISE —59— PARKMAN. WYO. 8=9=1� « CORNER GROCERY JOHN AND HELEN HANFT —MEATS — HARDWARE — DRUGS — GAS — Oil_ DAYTON WYOMING BEST WISHES FROM SKRETTEBERG BROTHERS LET US SOLVE YOUR DITCHING ANI) EXCAVATING PROBLEMS GRAVEL HAULING DAYTON WYOMING CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1951 “TONGUE RIVER” HONEY HEALTHFUL — DELICIOUS — HIGHLY NUTRITIOUS TONGUE RIVER APIARIES Ranchester Wyoming PONTIAC COMPLETE SERVICE GMC TRUCKS BODY SHOP CADILLAC RADIATOR REPAIR WESTBROOK MOTORS PHONE 435 aaoHaacgaaaagsaaaBiaaaagaaaaaQaQUQQq;. —60— Western Shirt Headquarters —TEM-TEX AND LEVI STRAUSS QUALITY— SHADOAN’S MEN'S STORE SHERIDAN BREAD CO. BREAD—ROLLS—DOUGHNUTS BIRTHDAY AND WEDDING CAKES OUR SPECIALTIES Phone 1247 Sheridan, Wyo. 45 East 5th St. Green Plumbing and Heating Company Phone 251 348 North Main Sheridan. Wyoming GOOD LUCK TO THE CLASS OF ’51 ★ ★ ★ WYOMING AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY Sheridan. Wyoming ffisaeaeiefta! HHmmCSHB OKtat CiCStKBeN BROVILLETTE’S INC. Home Furnishings Home of- axfien living room — Drexel Bed Room and Dining Room Capehart Radios — Leonard Appliances and Sealy Mattresses Sheridan, Wyoming CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1951 Palace C a f FOUNTAIN SERVICE 'e 138 North Main Street Sheridan, Wyoming ALAMO SER1VCE EQUIPMENT 9th and North Main COMPLETE CAR SERVICE Petroleum Products • Tires—Batteries CONGRATULATIONS from TED LANE’S GROCERY 2000 North Main Sheridan, Wyoming —62— CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1951 RANCHESTER CAFE AND HOTEL —Open Daily— SHORT ORDERS FOUNTAIN SERVICE HOME MADE PIES CAKES Public Telephone RANCHESTER WYOMING HAVE YOUR MEAT WELL DRESSED. . . AT Ranchester Slaughter Service “Custom Butchering ’ WHOLESALE MEATS ONE-HALF MILE WEST FROM RANCHESTER OFF HIGHWAY 14 GEORGE’S FOOD MARKET MEATS AND GROCERIES “WHERE PRICES ARE EQUAL TO ANY AND BETTER THAN MANY” Sheridan Wyoming COMPLIMENTS OF CHAPEK’S BEN FRANKLIN SHERIDAN WYOMING e atae acasasMtasseiesess ifcsttMeaMcswcscsocafcseicsfcsescsacicatricicstr, TOTMAN’S FRONTIER SHOP CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1951 • MOTOROLA RADIOS • ZENITH and R. C. A. VICTOR • HADDORFF PIANOS • WURLITZER PIANOS • WURLITZER ORGANS • DINNERWARE • RECORDS • GLASSWARE • BAND INSTRUMENTS • WESTERN GIFTS • “HALLMARK” CARDS • KLEIBER ETCHINGS • LEATHER GOODS • SOUVENIRS A Gift for Every Occasion BOB TOTMAN IRENE TOTMAN THE MOST INTERESTING SHOP IN SHERIDAN “HOW I GOT (Continued from Page 59) production cost. This year, perhaps because of the pre- sent international situation, the cost of printing has increased tremendously, re- sulting in an increase in the price of ads. Certainly our yearbook would not be pos- MY AI)S” sible this year if it weren't for the very generous and co-operative merchants whose ads appear within it. It is with this in mind that the students of Ranchester High School express their thanks to these merchants herein represented. —Frank Kukuchka. Grade 12. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1951 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1951 GAMBLE-ROBINSON COMPANY Wholesale Distributors SHERIDAN. WYOMING Fresh Fruit and Vegetables -.r r r r rt r-tr«-tr rtf-tr-t rsw« eMeneaeae3!ea=[eaeaeafcttafcaaeffittaa� aaa e3eie7i Sheridan Cash-Way Lumber Company “STOC K GROWERS AND FARMERS’ DEPARTMENT STORE” —ALL BUILDING MATERIALS FOR LESS— BUNGALOW COURT AND FOOD STORE SELF SERVICE QUALITY FOODS • 1277 North Main Street FAIR PRICES Congratulations To The Class of “51 TRIANGLE COURT SERVICE Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Childress 502 Coffeen Telephone 321 SHERIDAN WRECKING HOUSE Wyoming’s Largest Wreckers “24 HOUR WRECKER SERVICE” Phone 655-W qqpQqaqtjQaQaaaaac When In Need of Hardware . . . Buy From A Hardware Store BUY FROM KIBBEN’S Phone 15 Sheridan, Wyoming CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1951 HOME OF WESTERN TOGS BENTLEY'S ZULL1G AGENCY INSURANCE REAL ESTATE — RENTALS — BONDS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 220 North Main Sheridan. Wyoming HOSPITAL PHARMACY PRESCRIPTIONS — FOUNTAIN SERVICE STOCK and POULTRY REMEDIES Phone 494 Sheridan, Wyoming —67 POLAR FOOD BANK LOCKER SERVICE 161 W. Brundage WHOLESALE BEEF - PORK ALL KINDS OF SEA FOODS Sheridan, Wyoming 8 i I Ij I I- I I- I Merchants Transfer and Storage Co. LOCAL and LONG DISTANCE MOVING Full Storage Facilities Sheridan • Wyoming 5awyIr 5tqrI5 INC. Sheridan, Wyoming 361 Broadway SHERIDAN “WE TRY TO PLEASE SCHREIBEIS BAKERY 558 North Main Street WYOMING Who’s Who on The Rustler Team There were three strangers playing on the Rustler basketball team down at the district tournament: Tom Fido, Eugene Fackenpah, and Bruce Portlug—at least that's the way their names sounded as pronounced over the radio. We also had several players with split personalities. It seemed at times that Bob Lyman was Dick Lyman and Dick was Bob.—Well, at least WE thought it was funny! ED HAMMER, INC. YOUR CHEVROLET AND OLDSMOBILE DEALER The right combination for the BEST Transportation CITY CLEANING DYEING CO. Established 1910 “COME CLEAN WITH US AND WE LL DYE FOR YOU Phone 638 124 S. Main St. SHERIDAN WYOMING IF YOU LIVE OUT WHERE THE HAS MAIN ENDS” PROPANE DOES THE JOB Better Fuel for Country Homes Heating ... Cooking ... Refrigeration and Hot Water Supply FOR BOTTLED GAS, APPLIANCES AND SERVICE SEE DUNCAN-DICKINSON BLOCK NORTH OF POST OFFICE Box 822 Phone 288 Your Lumber Needs Can Be Obtained at Any One of Our Yards !Sc Si 33 -LUMBER UliU SHERIDAN — CLEARMONT — BUFFALO RHODES-COOK MOTORS, '51 FORD YOU CAN PAY MORE... BUT YOU CANT BUY BETTER! SHERIDAN WYOMING BARTON BATTERY ELECTRIC CO. AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICIANS Phone 59 Opposite City Hall Sheridan, Wyoming CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE GRADUATES OF 1951 REMEM BER Big Horn Coal Company TELEPHONE 272 SHERIDAN WYOMING CONGRATULATIONS To The Class of 1951 FROM THE PARKMAN BAR BEST WISHES TO THE SENIORS OF RANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL 1951 NU BAR RANCHESTER. WYOMING CHUCK and MARY LEE STOPKA “JUST A FRIENDLY PLACE FOR FRIENDLY PEOPLE” CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1951 from STOCKMAN’S BAR DAYTON WYOMING MARK McMANUS CONGRATULATIONS To The Class of 1951 WEST’S GROCERY and LOCKER -MEATS — FRESH FRUITS — VEGETABLES— Dayton, Wyoming -71- FOR GRADUATION The Exchange of Photographs keeps the memories . . binds the friend- ships of happy school days. THE ROCHFORD STUDIO SHERIDAN WYOMING Compliments of CHURCH BEVERAGES DEALERS IN Commercial and Medicinal Compressed Gases BOTTLERS OF Vess Cola - Whistle - Bubble Up VESS BILLION BUBBLE BEVERAGES CLICQUOT CLUB GINGER ALE 215 Broadway Sheridan, Wyoming B. CROSS PIPE AND SUPPLY CO. VALVE FITTINGS — NEW and USED PIPE P 0. Box 625 Sheridan, Wyoming Phone 309 NORTHERN LUMBER CO. 820 North Main Street Sheridan, Wyoming Phone 1617 Salt Creek Freightways .MOTOR FREIGHT DIRECT DAILY SERVICE Colorado — Wyoming Montana BIG HORN GRANITE WORKS MONUMENTS AND MARKERS We invite you to call and see our complete display 102 West Alger Sheridan, Wyoming Phone 488-M BERT BROOKS. Owner —73— CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1951 JINI Everything for Better Homes Lumber Cement Lime Plaster Balsom Wool Zonolite Rock Wool Fir-Tex Wall Board Upson Wall Board Presdwood Anderson Windows Regular Windows Doors Mouldings Hardware Philco Radios and Refrigerators Majestic Ranges Youngstown Kitchens Coleman Products Washing Machines Easy and Speed Queen G. E. Light Bulbs Martin Senour Paints Nails Steel Posts Barbed Wire Fencing All Kinds of Tools 74- 75- WILEY OIL COMPANY DISTRIBUTORS — NORTHERN WYOMING RPM MOTOR OIL CHEVRON GASOLINE DAYTON TIRES 44 S. Gould Box 273 Phone 961 Sheridan, Wyoming For GOOD Listening — To BETTER Programs KEEP TUNED TO 1410 On Your Dial Sheridan, Wyoming BE THRIFTY AND TRADE AT THRIFTY DRUG CO. WALGREEN AGENCY 130 North Main Telephone 97 The Store That Brought Reasonable Prices to Sheridan Look at Your Shoes—Everyone Else Does HANDMADE COWBOY BOOTS by TOM LAMA and WESTEX Have Your Shoes Repaired — We Know How MODERN SHOE SHOP 142 North Main Phone 653 Kseatses JawcAj comm|, | c. DAIRY PRODUCTS PLANT -BUTTER -MILK -ICE CREAM — GRADE A — PRODUCTS ---BUTTER MILK ---SWEET CREAM -COTTAGE CHEESE Your Best Buv! Jcr Vj eaitvmj Jnc. SHERIDAN, WYOMING —Ranchers Cash Market for Milk and Churning Cream- BEST WISHES FROM YOUR FRIENDS AI,EC and .MARION B. c W. Service Station R ANCH ESTER’S FINEST HIGHWAY 14 RANCHESTER —IB— NORTHERN SEED COMPANY H. D. Watenpaugh A. W. Herrman GRAIN AN1) FEEDS — FARM MACHINERY SEEDS OF ALL KINDS — NURSERY STOCK Phone 141 Sheridan, Wyoming 161 North Scott St. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1951 from RYAN SHERIDAN COMPANY Del Monte Distributors Sheridan Wyoming Congratulations To The Class of “51” SHERIDAN fr3H)V2!y CREAMERY QUALITY DAIRY PRODUCTS BOORAS Super FOOD MART “To Serve You Is Our Pleasure 504-506 Broadway To Please You, Our Desire” Sheridan, Wyo. Phont 437 GOOD STUDENTS . . . “Produce (£ood UcjeuA GOOD PRINTERS Produce {food Printing YEAR BOOKS PROGRAMS SCHOOL FORMS SCHOOL AND OFFICE SUPPLIES TYPEWRITERS and OFFICE MACHINES Sales and Service COMMERCIAL PRINTING U b S PEAK PRINTEBY ai (7 oui Poitofficc SHERIDAN, WYOMING —90— mas ALONG THE TRAIL (Aut ogruphs) 9 n o 4 4