Ranchester High School - Rustler Yearbook (Ranchester, WY)

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1953 volume:

nusrLzn FOREWORD As members of the RUSTLER staff, we all wish to give you our heartiest thanks and appreciation for the willing co-operation and loyal school spirit you have shown in helping us to make this another memorable issue of the RUSTLER. We hope that you will think of this book as a record of the year 1952-1953 at Ranches- ter High School; and that as the years pass, it will become one of your most cherished possessions. The RUSTLER Staff DEDICATION We, the annual staff of '53, are proud to dedicate this annual to our sponsor, Frederick Johnson. He has shown an unlimited a mount of understanding, patience and co-operation in super- vising the publishing of the Ranchester High School annual for three years. We wish him the very best of luck and happiness in the future. SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE Educators and students in today's schools are con- fronted with one of the greatest challenges of the times—the challenge of distinguishing between truth and falsehood during an age in which foreign govern- ments employ both deceit and subtleness in an attempt to divert us from t-he truth. Our ability to meet this challenge successfully depends not only upon our per- sonal and moral integrity, but also upon our education- al and political concepts. There is no better place in which to develop a sound character and proper concepts than in our schools. It is in these schools that we should learn to cast aside our biases and to view events in their true light. We must educate and be educated in an atmosphere completely devoid of harmful prejudices. In no other way can we become better pre- pared to separate truths from falsehoods, and facts from rumors. It is my sincere belief that you students of Ranchester High School will be able to meet the challenge well, because you have been educated within a wholesome atmosphere; and it is with great pride that I say, Good luck to you students and faculty members throughout the many years to come. Very sincerely, Frederick C. Johnson Sponsored by: BLACK and JOHNSON'S MRS. JANETTE PLOTT MRS. DORIS OLSON Trustees Mr. Prill, Mr. Black and Mr. Paulus Show Keen Interest In School Problems. R. H. S. Fortunate In Employing Same Cooks. R. H. S. Has Popular Janitor. No one fully realizes the jobs to be done and the duties to do to make R.H. S. an outstanding school. No one knows how much time and effort is spent on the part of the board members, cooks and the janitor, to help this school of ours to be better than ever. The efficient management of the school and its activities depend a lot upon the board members. We again have John Black, Cecil Paulus and Leroy Prill serving on the board, and our hats are off to them for the fine work and honest interest they have shown in the school. But what would a school be without a kitchen, and a kitchen without cooks? Our cooks are Mrs. Cecil Paulus and Mrs. Dora Kwallek, whom we are fortunate to have with us again this year. They prove how efficient they are when they serve on the average of ninety-four meals a day, and on time too. Keep up the good work! Then, of course, we must have a janitor, and no one but our Georgie,” George Gazur, could do the job quite so well. He has a contagious smile and untiring patience which he needs at 7:30 in the morning, when he begins the first of his two bus routes-- Dayton and Wolf Creek. We hope he will be with us for many more years to come. These people all play a very imponant part in the smooth functioning of the school and its activities. We extend our best wishes to all of them. JOAN JOHNSON Chorus 2-3; Drama 3-4; Student Council Rep. 2; Class President 3; Annual Editor 4; Class Treasurer 1; Annual Staff 3-4; Pep Club President 4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4. DAVE HALLOWELL Student Council Rep. 1-2-3-4; Chorus 2-3; Drama 3-4; Football 2-3; Assistant Rustler Editor 4; Boys' State 3; Basketball 1-2-3-4. 0 r INA JEANNE TURNER Chorus 2-3; Class Secretary 3-4; Assistant Annual Editor 4; Girls' State 3; Student Council Secretary 3; Pep Club 1-2-3-4; Drama 3-4; Cheerleader 3-4. RICHARD MASTERS Class President 1-4; Chorus 2-3; Drama 3-4; Class Treasurer 3; Student Council Rep. 3; Football 3; Basketball 1-2-3-4. Sponsored by: V. C. JOHNSTON LUMBER CO. JEANNETTE KAWULOK Pep Club 1-2-3-4; Student Council Rep. 1; Annual Staff 4; Chorus 2-3; Drama 3-4; Assistant Rustler Editor 3. DAVE MASTERS Student Council President 4; Chorus 2-3; Drama 3-4; Football 2-3; Basketball 1-2- 3-4. JEAN LEWIS Class Treasurer 1; Pep Club 1-2-3-4; Drama 3-4; Chorus 2-3. DON KRAMER Chorus 2-3; Drama 3-4; Class President 2. Sponsored by BIG HORN COAL COMPANY BARBARA FLEMING Cheerleader 1-3-4; Class Secretary 2; Rustler Editor 4; Pep Club 1-2-3-4; Drama 3-4; Student Council Rep. 4; Annual Staff 4; Chorus 2-3. DARLENE FLEMING Pep Club 1-2-3-4; Chorus 2-3; Drama 3-4; Class Treasurer 4. REAL PINE TREES ENHANCE DECORATIONS OF 1952 PROM There was much secrecy among the juniors a few weeks before the eve- ning of April 25. They went rushing about wildly, not telling a soul what all the excitement was about. The evening of April 25 finally arrived, and couples dressed in semi- formal attire began entering the Ranchester community hall. The lights were low; the room was pungent with the scent of pine. The scene which met the eye was one of the Big Horn mountains, restful, yet gay. A campfire which burned gayly cast shadows on the pine trees near-by, and the mellow music of Dave Hallowell’s orchestra created the peaceful mood which held the dancers under a spell of ecstacy. Everything seemed like a dream, but it was only the 1952 junior-senior prom. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY The senior class of 1953 has a long record--history record that is. It was in the fall of 1942 when twelve eager but inexperienced children entered Ranchester Public Schools. Who were they? Well, there were Barbara Fleming. Joan Johnson, Jeannette Kawulok, Dorothy Hauf, Doris Hauf. Vida Newlon, Shirley Lewis, David Hallowell, Richard Masters, Richard Rubottom, Jack Russell and Leroy Sieweki. The teacher who played a vital part in getting us off on the right foot was Miss Martha Brooks. The loss of two from our midst, Shirley and Leroy, did not stop us from being a lively group. The next year we had not only a new pupil, Robert Condray, but also a new teacher, Mrs. Edna Dunn. The fourth year passed without any interruptions, but in the year of 1946 the en- rollment of Marion and Leroy Seder helped us to recover from the loss of Robert Condray. Five members. Dorothy Hauf, Vida Newlon, Doris Hauf, Jack Russell and Richard Rubottom of our former fifth grade class left us; and three, Darlene Fleming, Gerald Gardner and Macky Hellesvig joined, leaving our sixth grade with the balance of ten pupils. In our seventh year we welcomed Donald Kramer and Donald Graham, but lost Macky. Marion, Leroy and Gerald the following year. By the time of eighth grade grad- uation our class consisted of eight students. As freshmen our class consisted of thirteen, the largest number of students in our history. During this year we welcomed Jeanne Turner, Jean Lewis, Jean Balden, Dave Masters and Robert Townsend. When we were sophomores two more members joined our class, Catherine Mock and Dale Okert; and we bade good-by to Jean Balden and Donald Graham. There were no changes during our junior year, except that Curtis Greer was with us for a short time, and Dale Okert left. Well, here we are at last--seniors, and ready to put our best foot forward in the future! We have lost two, Catherine and Robert, which makes our graduation class en- rollment ten. Five of this ten started together in the first grade. They were Barbara Fleming, Joan Johnson, Jeannette Kawulok, David Hallowell and Richard Masters. Sadly we will look back upon our basketball trips, parties and graduation, not be- cause we are sorry, but because it is an experience that we cannot relive, and our his- tory must not end with it. We must push forward with our new unused knowledge into the world and choose our life’s work. Our history will follow us throughout our lives, with our successes and adversities. SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the senior class of nineteen-hundred and fifty-three, of strong bodies and weak minds (only in school) hereby declare our last humble will and testament by setting our hand and seal upon it this day, May 20, 1953. To the junior class we leave the feeling of superiority as a senior. To the faculty we bequeath our carved up desks and our unused books. To the superintendent we leave the office empty instead of filled with seniors. To the classes of the future, we leave the ability and tradition to put on excellent plays and wonderful proms. To R. H.S. we wish the best of luck and fortune in all sport activities. I, Darlene Felming, hereby will the job as senior class treasurer to Jon Davis. I, David Johnathon Masters, will the presidency of the student council to Mr. Roy Pow- ers, and the purple and gold top and white bottom of my basketball suit to Darryl Lowell. I, Ina Jeanne Turner, do hereby bequeath my position as cheerleader to Marvel, and my ability to get black eyes to Lyla. I, Dave Hallowell, hereby bequeath my basketball suit to Peter Davis, and my dance band to Darryl Lowell. I, Jean Lewis, hereby bequeath to Frances Birdie my ability to have fun at district bas- ketball tournament, and to Florence Koch, vice presidency of the senior class. I. Don Kramer, do solemnly bequeath my ability to get along with Miss Hansen to Joe Fiedor. I, Joan Johnson, do bequeath my job as annual editor to Roy Powers and my position as president of the pep club to Norma Hauf. I, Dick Masters, hereby solemnly bequeath the presidency of the senior class to Roy Powers, and my No. 11 basketball suit to Bob Lewis. I, Jeannette Kawulok, hereby bequeath my ability to stop taxis to Coralee, and my skill for getting into trouble to Frances. I. Barbara Fleming, bequeath my position as cheerleader to Helen Pelesky and my ability to get along with boys to Barbara Addleman. SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY The spring of 1975 has finally arrived and a class reunion to end all class reunions is in the process of beginning. The six girls and four boys who graduated from Ranchester High School in May of 1953 agreed to meet on this date to have some more of the fun they used to have. The first to arrive is Barbara Fleming, who crashed the movies shortly after gradua- tion. Even after twenty years. Barbara is still one of the leading glamour girls of the land. The former Jeanne Turner and her husband, world famous as hat designers, left their shoppe in Paris for a couple of weeks to be with the old class. In case you are wonder- ing. Jeanne is wearing one of their famous creations. Dave Masters has canceled all his rodeo and personal appearance dates so that he and his wife could be with us. Last year Mr. and Mrs. Masters won world championship in Madison Square Gardens in team-tying. It is quite a surprise to have Jeannette Kawulok introduce us to her psychiatrist hus- band. While at nursing school she attended one of his hypnotic lectures and has never fully recovered. Jeannette is very proud of their four little psychics. ” Dick Masters, his wife, and family have just come in their helicopter from his ranch in Texas. Dick says that he isn't too happy because he had to sell all his cattle last year to make room for the oil derricks. Donald Kramer, President of the Society of Historians of America, was next to be present. Don, the only single member of our graduates, is thoroughly enjoying his bachelor life. The next group consists of Darlene Fleming, her husband, and their family. Dar- lene's talents have changed somewhat, as she is in the process of writing a book. It is entitled Who Said They Are Cheaper by the Dozen? Jean Lewis took a few days from her campaigning for Vice President of the United States so that she and her husband could visit us. Never before in Ranchester's history has one of its former residents become a politician. Jean says she received her start in high school. The delegation of former students are very happy to see Dave Hallowell arrive, not only because he brought his beautiful wife, but also because he brought his immortal Hot Dog Five dixieland band to entertain us. The very last, but certainly not least, to come are the former Joan Johnson and her husband. They flew over from Hawaii, where they are both leading surgeons. Three days of assured fun and enjoyment are ahead of us. Even though we have aged somewhat, we are all as young in spirit as we were in 1953. and we know that we will still be young when we again meet in 1990. ALL HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES HAVE BUSY YEAR AT R.H.S. Shh! Let’s try to quiet this noise down to a mild roar at least. Yes, you guessed it; it is the second of September and the first day of school, and everyone is so excited that he can't possibly be quiet a minute longer. This day began with thirty-four boys and girls enrolled; now at almost the end of the year we have just one less than when we started. During the first couple of weeks everyone but the seniors was waiting rather im- patiently to find out what the freshmen had to do for their initiation. I’ll assure you they were quite funny, with the boys clad in diapers, baby caps, and carrying baby bot- tles, and with some girls dressed in gunny sacks, and others in pajamas, shorts and hal- ters, with their hair braided into an innumerable quantity of braids. And we mustn't forget those delicious onions that were hung around their necks at the beginning of the day. On September 16, you could have felt electricity in the air again, but this time it was of another nature. All classes, clubs, and organizations elected their officers and sponsors. The seniors elected Dick Masters president; Jean Lewis vice president; Jeanne Tur- ner secretary; Darlene Fleming treasurer; and Barbara Fleming and Dave Hallowell stu- dent council representatives. Mr. Johnson is their sponsor. The juniors elected Jon Davis president; Gale Shatzer vice president; Florene Koch secretary; Norma Hauf treasurer; and Curtis Greer student council representative. Mrs. Walker is their sponsor. The sophomores elected Darryl Lowell president; Jerry Shatzer vice president; Frances Birdie secretary; Eddie Haratyk treasurer; and Robert Kramer student council rep- resentative. Mr. Benson is their sponsor. All the classes except the senior class, have either lost or gained a few members. The freshmen became the largest class in high school when Helen Pelesky came from Sheridan. Their officers are as follows: president, Donald Hauf; vice president, Larry Cook; secretary. Coralee Malyurek; treasurer, Larry King; and Marvel Turner and Eddie Kukuchka, student council representatives; sponsor. Miss Hansen. There are all sorts of secret plans and ideas flying around the building these days. The seniors have made a few plans toward sneak day, besides ordering their caps and gowns. The juniors have made their plans for the prom, but not a word about it has leaked out. They are also anxiously awaiting the arrival of their class rings, which were ordered November 15, 1952. The freshmen have also made a few plans for a dance honoring the seniors. It is to be held sometime in the near future and is being given in return for the nice picnic and mixer the seniors gave them in the fall. Another memorable year is about to end, with everyone doing his best to make this year better than the last. SOPHOMORES Frances Birdie Lyla Dunsdon Francis Klinkosh Robert Kramer Eddie Haratyk Compliments of: SHERIDAN PRESS FRESHMEN Barbara Addleman Betty Burgess Coralee Malyurek Helen Pelesky Marvel Turner Carita Shipley Donald Hauf Larry King Eddie Kukuchka David Schreibeis Larry Cook Nancy Roswadovski Donna Reynolds Marcia Masters Peter Davis Edward Fiedor Jack Fleming Clifford Kaufmann Lyle King Robert Lewis Jack Paulus Robert Prill Joycee Cook Gary Lewis Charles Birdie John Jolovich Georgia Kukuchka Richard Aksamit Allan Ellsbury JUNIOR HIGH BEGINS YEAR WITH EIGHTEEN IN CLASS On September 2, 1952, eighteen sleepy-eyed pupils entered the doors of good old Ranchester Junior High. After a summer of work and play everyone came with his grey matter ready to be stirred by readin', writin' and 'rithmetic. The teachers were Mrs. Mary Bare, music; Mrs. Janette Plott, art; Mrs. R. J. Walker, science and health; Miss Natalie Hansen, arithmetic, spelling and home room; Mr. Fred Johnson, grammar and literature; Mr. Robert Benson, Social studies and physi- cal education; and Mr. Irving Reeves, manual arts. Following, are listed the class officers for the first and second semesters respectively; Eighth grade--President, Clifford Kaufmann, Jack Paulus; vice president. Robert Lewis, Peter Davis; secretary, Donna Reynolds, Clifford Kaufmann; and treasurer, Marcia Masters, Edward Fiedor. Seventh grade--President, Allan Ellsbury, Gary Lewis; vice president, Gary Lewis. Charles Birdie; sec ret a ry , Joycee Cook, Allan Ellsbury, and treasurer, Richard Aksamit, John Jolovich. In September everyone went on a field trip in search of signs of fall. John Jolovich and Lyle King discovered a horned toad which was brought to school and preserved. In October the agriculture class took a field trip to the honey-house where everyone received a jar of delicious Tongue River honey from Mr. Clifford Reed. On October 29 Jack Fleming and Lyle King chose sides for another successful maga- zine campaign. High-point salesmen were Robert Prill and Peter Davis. The annual Christmas party and gift exchange was held on December 19, 1952. The junior high pupils, through the generous helpof their mothers, held a very suc- cessful bake sale on January 13 following a basketball game. Mr. Cecil Paulus did a fine job of auctioneering. In January the pupils participated in the March of Dimes campaign. Gary Lewis was the first to bring his contribution. On February 13 the Valentine party was held. Chairmen were Nancy Roswadovski and Joycee Cook, food committee; Donna Reynolds and Marcia Masters, recreation com- mittee. The wonderful California weather did not permit an ice skating party which Robert Prill had planned for the group. Those who took interesting trips during the school months were Donna Reynolds and Clifford Kaufmann. Very nice reports were given by them to the class. On a balmy afternoon in April everyone went out on a clothing drive in Ranchester. The contributions were to be used overseas for child war victims in Korea, Lebanon, Finland, France, Greece, Austria, Germany and Italy, or in America in needy rural areas of eight Southern states. In May everyone enjoyed an exploring trip and picnic on Glen Lewis’ ranch. Indian relics were the main attraction. Hosts were Robert and Gary Lewis. O A C H Rustlers or The Eagles Yea Donna MENTARY Front, left to right: Kathleen Dvorak, Cecilia Aksamit, Alice Ellsbury, Alixe Paulus, Barbara Wolney, Becky Rawlings, Toni Smith. Back, left to right: David Dodge, Benny Shipley, Bertie Graham, Mrs. Mary Bare, Gary Kramer, John Fiedor, Ben Reynolds. Absent: Bonnie Black. FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADERS ARE SMALL BUT ACTIVE GROUP We were the smallest room in the grade school, but we were one of the busiest. On Tuesday and Thursday afternoons our room enjoyed art classes with Mrs. Plott. and on Friday afternoons we discussed room problems, planned room activities, and :njoyed programs through our citizenship club. Our eight girls and seven boys followed the trail of man from pre-historic times to the present. After we had finished the study of earliest man, we made a sand table display, complete with dinosaurs, mammoths, cave and lake- dwellers. Then we followed civilization's trail with the Phoenicians. Babylo- nians, Hebrews, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and barbarians who settled northern Europe. We learned how civilization and the growth of population led to the exploration and the settlement of our own continent. The Christmas season brought much pleasure with our room Christmas party and gift exchange, and the all-school mural which showed two scenes-- Santa Claus and his reindeer arriving over a village, and the Wise Men follow- ing the Star of Bethlehem. Bertie Graham Front, left to right: Bobby Klinkosh, Nancy Davis, Jack Ellsbury, Wilma Pawlus, Vir- ginia Pelesky, Judith Rawlings. Byron Black, Gary Addleman, Michael Baribeau. Back: Robert Fiedor, Karen Shipley, Jimmy Dvorak, Cora Mae Graham, Russell Bryan, Charlene Kaufmann. Larry Paustian, Mary Ann Kukuchka, Mrs. Plott, Elbert Belish. THIRD AND FOURTH GRADERS HAVE ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP CLUB Our room had a very active citizenship club this year. First semester of- ficers were Elbert Belish, president; Byron Black, vice president; and Judith Rawlings, secretary and treasurer. Second semester those elected were Robert Fiedor, president; Russell Bryan, vice president; Grace Reynolds, secretary; and Wilma Pawlus, treasurer. Each Friday the club held its meeting. Two mem- bers furnished the entertainment at each meeting. On Halloween our room entertained the primary room with a program about Indians, whom we had studied in social studies. Games were played and refreshments were served. We had a gift exchange and tree at Christmas time. It was a surprise ex- change, as numbers were drawn instead of names. A big red and white paper airplane delivered the valentines to our room. It was made by members of the citizenship club. Valentine gifts were made for the mothers. We have done special craft work this year. For Christmas presents we made bookends and wastebaskets for our parents. All in all, the 3rd and 4th grades had a very successful year. Front, left to right; Linda Averill, Danny Paustian, Alan Baribeau, Charles Rawlings, Karen Kukuchka, Danny Prill, Dan Jolovich, Tony Fiedor. Back, left to right: Theresa Fiedor, Carl Bishop, Karen Ann Burlison, Gladys Anderson, Judy Dodge, Sheryl Stanko, Billy Klinkosh, Gayle Jolovich, David Prill. Absent: Davy Hauf, Ronnie Aksamit. PRIMARY YOUNGSTERS ENJOY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES In looking back over all the things accomplished during the school year of 1952 and '53, it seems to have been a very successful one. Everybody has worked hard, played hard, and enjoyed every minute of the year. The first big school event in which the primary room took part in co-op- eration with the whole school was the Christmas program. The high school sang a Christmas carol cantata followed by the Christmas operetta sung and acted by the elementary grades and the junior high classes. Other school events in which the primary room took part were the spring operetta and the county choir. One social event exclusively primary was the annual Mother's Day tea at which the students entertained the mothers with a short program and then served them refreshments. The end of the school year finds everyone in the primary room glad it's vacation time but also with a good feeling of work well done. The entire membership of the primary room wishes for everyone a happy vacation and will be more than glad to meet again next fall to begin another new school year. Yearbook Staff Consists of Only Four Girls. Student Council is Very Active in School Government This Year. Sponsored by: THRIFTY DRUG Physics Students Perform Under Watchful Eye of Mrs. Walker. Accuracy is a Must for Mr. Reeves' Mechanical Drawing Class. Sponsored by: CARROLL'S FURNITURE COMPANY Hallowell Draws Langhter From Speech and Drama Class. Miss Hansen’s Office Practice Class Enjoys Practical Experience. Sponsored by: BANK OF COMMERCE High School Shop Students Build Chairs. Mr. Reeves Gives Individual Help to Junior High Shop Students. Sponsored by: JERSEY CREAMERY Ties and Boots Add Style to High School Cheerleaders. Junior High Cheerleaders Prepare For Yell. Sponsored by: MOUNTAIN INN BAR Pep Club Girls Support Rustlers at All Games. High School Chorus Sings Cantata For Christmas Program. Compliments of C. C. RAWLINGS AGENCY R Club New But Active Group This year for the first time, four students of Ranchester High School jour- neyed to Laramie, Wyoming, to attend Journalism Week-end, held on the 17th and 18th of October, 1952. These four students were Joan Johnson, Jeanne Turner, Jeannette Kawulok and Barbara Fleming. They stayed in a dorm that was located a few blocks from the University campus, and they attended yearbook and newspaper sessions in the Student Union ballroom during the two day convention. During one of the yearbook sessions, Joan and Jeannette participated in a panel discussion, which consisted of twenty questions concerning yearbooks. On display in the ballroom were newspapers and yearbooks from practi- cally every school in the State. One of the sections of the yearbook displays was the Wyoming State winners, among which was the Ranchester yearbook, later to be awarded a red ribbon for its outstanding copy style. The group attended the college play production of Good-bye My Fancy and the football game between Wyoming and New Mexico universities. They also did some sight-seeing. On November 5, the same group attended a tea in Sheridan, given by the Sheridan High School yearbook staff. They enjoyed themselves very much, as it proved to be a very pleasantly spent afternoon, and it completed an eventful and unforgettable experience in the last year of school for these four senior girls. SCHOOL STUNT NIGHT October 24, '52 INA JEANNE TURNER Girls’ State June 8, '52 PLAY November 14, .'52 CHRISTMAS PROGRAM December 19, '52 FRESHMAN INITIATION September 12, '52 SCHOOL ELECTION September 16, '52 DICK MASTERS WINS 4-H TRIP TO CHICAGO Who could realize what a great experience Dick Masters would have as a winner of a trip to National Club Congress in Chicago, after entering his live- stock records in the state competition at Laramie? There he was one of 1500 delegates, and he fully realized that it was really happening to him. Chicago did much to make the 4-H'ers welcome. Each meal, every day, was a banquet. The groups went on tours, attended plays, ice shows, and the International Livestock Exposition. They also took part in radio broadcasts, along with just looking on. If they had a few moments to spare they would ride the elevated trains, tour the city, or roam through the large stores, which were decorated for the Christmas holidays. Dick felt he had experienced a great deal on this trip, since he, as well as the others, knew and felt he was sent there for a purpose. They weren't 4- H'ers from Maine. Florida. Oregon, or Mississippi; they were representatives from their corners of the United States, brought together to learn more about the Union they live in and how to make it a better one. What sort of an effect would a darkened ballroom, with a spotlight shining on our flag waving in a slight breeze, and 1500 4-H'ers giving the pledge of allegiance to the flag have on you? Wouldn't you do what all of them did — make a silent pledge to yourself to do your part in making the country of that flag a better one in which to live? HIGH SCHOOL DICK MASTERS JERRY SHATZER COACH BENSON ROY POWERS JOE FIEDOR DAVID HALLOWELL BASKETBALL MANAGER LARRY KING DAVID SCHREIBEIS DONALD HAUF DARRYL LOWELL RUSTLERS HAVE HOPES OF HIGH TOURNAMENT STANDING The Ranchester Rustlers currently began their season by playing host to the Kaycee Buckaroos in a conference game. The Rustlers won their first game by a score of 48-27. The Rustlers then journeyed to Dayton to meet one of the toughest teams of the district. It was a hard fought game all through, but the Elks came out on top by a score of 41-38. They then journeyed to Rozet for their first game after the Christmas vacation. Another hard fought battle was seen, but the Rustlers won by four points. The final score was Rozet 35, and Ranchester 39. The next evening the Rustlers went to Lodge Grass to play the Indians and were fairly scalped by a score of 86-26. Then Clearmont came to Ranchester to play the Rustlers in another conference game. At the half it was 18-13, with the Anal score being Rustlers 44, and Panthers 39. Playing host to the Big Horn Rams, the Rustlers couldn't find the basket, and the Rams came out on top 42-30. For the second time Ranchester met the Dayton Elks, this time on their own floor. The Elks were out in front at the half by 12 points and went on to win the tilt 42-29. The Rustlers then journeyed to Kaycee to a non-conference game. Everyone on the squad saw action, and Ranchester came out on top 33-22. The Sheridan Colts then played host to the Rustlers at Sheridan. It was a hard fought game, and when the horn blew it was 31-31. In an overtime the Colts pulled ahead and won 39-35. The next game was at home, with the Arvada Pirates who had won seven out of nine tilts. The Rustlers found their eye and won by the score of 37-29. The Rustlers then played the Colts on their own floor and were out for revenge. At the half the Rustlers were ahead 19-11 and went on to win 39-32. The Rustlers were unfortunate to lose two of their players, which reduced their squad to only ten. Gale Shatzer joined the Marines, and Curtis Greer moved to Rawlins, Wyo. This year the Rustlers have great hopes of having a high standing at the Gillette tournament, which will be held March 5.6 and 7. The individual scoring as it now stands is as follows: Name F FT FG TP Dave Hallowell 19 32 23 78 Dick Masters 41 28 23 74 Jerry Shatzer 24 43 35 113 Joe Fiedor 25 15 11 37 Roy Powers 36 19 19 57 Don Hauf 12 4 10 24 Darryl Lowell 5 6 10 24 Larry Cook 3 0 0 00 Jon Davis 11 0 2 02 David Schreibeis 6 1 0 01 JUNIOR RUSTLERS BEGIN SEASON WITH VICTORY The 1952-1953 basketball season opened with a successful fray against Kaycee 24-21. Kaycee had the slight edge all through to the fourth quarter, when the score was 15-13. On December 16 a short trip to Dayton was maue. At the end of the first quarter the score was 7-6; at the second half Dayton went into the lead to win the game 33-22. The first game of 1953 was played with Wyola. The final score was 35- 21. It was the first bad defeat of the season. On January 10 the team went to Lodge Grass, Montana, to be overwhelm- ed by a fast team. The final score was 61-21. When hosts to the Monarch Miners, the junior high of Ranchester was de- feated 31-20. On January 16. an exciting game was played with the Big Horn Junior High, with the Ranchester boys coming out ahead 34-27; and on the 17th the longest trip of the current season was taken. With only six players, Ranchester beat Kaycee, 35-8. On January 30th, the team journeyed to Clearmont, where they outclassed the inexperienced Clearmont team and defeated them 37-18. The next night they traveled to Wyola and were again beaten by them 73-35. On February 4th they played host to the Holy Name Junior High and were defeated by a score of 40-32. On February 6th the Arvada Pirates journeyed to Ranchester and were de- feated with a score of 35-16. February 10th found the Rustlers playing Holy Name again. Holy Name came out on the long end of a 22-23 score. Friendship Page SMOKE SHOP DR. C. J. HEIN DR. L. INGI ytt DR. J. C. CARR DR. J. J. WILD WILLIAM D. REDLE DR. P. M. SCHUNK DR. RALPH ARNOLD XL SERVICE CENTER DR. R. L. GROSHART DR. H. J. ALDRIDGE DR. JAMES W. SAMPSON CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1953 GRIFFIN MOTORS 260 E. Brundage Ph. 2277 Lincoln Mercury COMPLETE SERVICE ALL MAKES Wyoming Sheridan Congratulations Class of 1953 Fountain Service 138 North Main Street Sheridan, Wyoming 122 North Main Street Sheridan, Wyoming CITY CLEANING DYEING CO. Established 1910 “Come Clean With Us And We’ll Dye For You” Phone 638 Sheridan, Wyoming 124 S. Main St. Compliments CENTRAL MARKET Corner Main and Burkett Streets Remember “Quality Is Economy” Sheridan, Wyoming THE RUSTLER Yearbook Staff would like to take this opportunity to express their gratitude in a message of thanks to all the advertisers in this yearbook who have made its publication possible. Our merchant friends, we thank you! Sincerely, Joan, Jeanne, Jeannette, Barbara CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1953 ■muuHQUUflnDi MOTOR EQUIPMENT CO. Allis-Chalmers Farm Machinery--Sales and Service DeSoto-Plymouth--Diamond T Trucks--Sales and Service 421 Broadway Sheridan, Wyoming Poll Motor Co.jnc. Phone 312 312 Broadway Sheridan, Wyoming Lawyer bTDRE5 inc. Sheridan, Wyoming 361 Broadway Congratulations To The Class of’53 PANNETTA BROS., INC. Wholesale Distributions Libby’s Best Foods and Uncle William GEOR GE'S MEATS AND GROCERIES Markets “Where Prices Are Equal To Any And Better Than Many” Sheridan, Wyoming CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES To The CLASS OF 1953 IRON FIREMAN HEATING EQUIPMENT Stokers - Furnaces - Furnace Cleaning Northern Wyoming’s Finest MONARCH COAL “The Old Reliable Since 1904 Sheridan-Wyoming Coal Co., Inc. Retail Yard - 140 N. Broadway - Sheridan General Office - Truck Tipple - Monarch Phone - 140 - Sheridan - 787 Monarch Congratulations To The Class of 1953 From SPORTING GOODS Sportsman’s Headquarters 14 1 North Main Sheridan, Wyoming ___Paul L. Dawdy and Keith Moss Phone 693 Wyoming’s Largest CO 19 S. Main Sheridan, Wyoming SAVE Why Pay More ? Trade At The UMBER , Parking - Delivery We can furnish all your Building Materials Sheridan, Wyoming ■e% Studio Quality Photo-Finishing Portraits of Distinction Sheridan, Wyoming Your Lumber Needs Can Be Obtained at Any One of Our Yards Sheridan - Clearmont - Buffalo FOR GRADUATION The Exchange of Photographs Keeps the Memories. . .Binds the Friendships of Happy School Days. Sheridan, Wyoming Ice Cream - Soft Drinks - Mobil Gas Packaged Goods - Liquors Best Wishes Class of “53” Ranchester, Wyoming Independently Owned Where You Are Assured of Right Prices If You Live “Out Where The Gas Mains End” PROPANE Does The Job BETTER FUEL FOR COUNTRY HOMES For Bottled Gas, Appliances and Service, See. . . DUNCAN - DICKINSON BIock worth of the Post Office Congratulations To The Class of 1953 OIL COMPANY Mobilgas' Wholesale-Retail Petroleum Products Sheridan, Wyoming Home of ERNST-MADE SADDLES All Well Known Brands in Western Goods Comfy Down Jackets Hyer Son’s Boots Tem-Tex Shirts Knox and Dobbs Hats Woolrich Jackets Lee and Levis MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT Phone 204 Otto F. Ernst, Inc. Sheridan, Wyoming Good Luck Seniors ’53 DAN’S NEW METHOD Western Wear - Surplus Shoe Repairs Corner Main and Loucks Dan George LINOLEUM STUDIOS Carpets, Linoleum, Tile, Venetian Blinds Shades and Draperies 37 S. Main_Phone 826 Sheridan, Wyoming Best Wishes From Your SPALDING DEALER THE m —f RAPPUHN MOTOR Chrysler — Plymouth Sales and Service 141 East Grinnell Avenue Phone 283 Sheridan, Wyoming Compliments of CHAPEK’S BEN FRANKLIN Sheridan, Wyoming “Everything to Build Anything” Congratulations to The Class of “53“ l UMBER 229 East Brundage Sheriadn, Wyoming COo “Best Out West” Enriched Flour pm rt, SHERIDAN FLOURING MILLS Sheridan, Wyoming D’S “The logical feed for you to buy.” Phone 201 335 N. Main OIL COMANY Wholesale and Retail Phillips “66” Products ■ LIQUOR STORE 511 N. Main Phone 1503 Sheridan, Wyoming shfrvi ce 6bulk plant Quality Petroleum Products “Delivered Anywhere” 437 N. Main Phone 2060 Sheridan, Wyoming NOSSHOUHS FURNITURE STORE 35 E. Alger Sheridan, Wyoming For Westinghouse Appliances Kroehler Cushionized Furniture Baldwin Pianos C S dvers F. L. Richardson, Proprietor 334 N. Main Phone 348 Sheridan, Wyoming We Clean Press and Repair Everything You Wear JACK AND JILL SHOP Infant's and Children’s Wear Gladys Ware 249 North Main--Phone 1919 Sheridan, Wyoming Telephone 253 121 West Brundage AUTO ELECTRIC SERVICE Service Distributors Original Equipment Parts Chas. Rossa Sheridan, Wyoming Harold Staar Western Shirt Headquarters Tem-Tex and Levi Strauss Quality _ . ’'fot __ _ MENS STORE 170 N. Main Sheridan, Wyoming C IN! AGENCY INSURANCE--BONDS Telephone 61 145 N. Main St. M. D. Jenkins Sheridan, Wyoming SCHREIBEIS BAKERY Use Betty Ann Bread Sheridan, Wyoming 820 N. Main Phone 1617 Sheridan, Wyoming Good Buck To The Class of '53 Sheridan, Wyoming 130139S Western Wear - Sporting Goods - Clothing Saddles - War Surplus - Shoes 302 N. Main Sheridan, Wyoming Congratulations Class of 1953 CRESCENT HOTEL LOUNGE Arthur and Margaret Melke Good Food and Good Drinks 159 and 16 1 North Main Street Paul R. Ludeche Sheridan, Wyoming CAF Home Cooked Meals Away From Home We Aim To Please Both Person and Purse George Venus Phone 867 THE FERN CAFE “Hi Quality With Economy Come As You Are Speedy Service 251 North Main I Sheridan, Wyoming Congratulations To The Class of “1953“ RIALTO BAR 267 N. Main Phone 354 Sheridan, Wyoming TUDOR CLEANERS Hatters - Cleaners - Tailors 415 N. Main Street Sheridan, Wyoming RUDY MUDRA’S SADDLE SHOP Everything in Riding Equipment Sheridan, Wyoming THE MILLS COMPANY Printing—Office Supplies Just North of the Post Office Sheridan, Wyoming SHERIDAN STATIONERY COMPANY Booksellers-Office and School Outfitters Sheridan, Wyoming If it is Hardware 'D x Phone 29 Sheridan, Wyoming Shoes For The Family For Every Occasion Accurate Fitting Always STOl E Sheridan, Wyoming THE ? j ° JEWELRY coo “Home of Fine Diamonds STANLEY GREENHALGH 25 North Main Street Sheridan, Wyoming Make This Your Gift Headquarters-- Congratulations To The Class of 1953 7 c Sheridan, Wyoming Congratulations Class of 1953 Home of Western Togs BENTLEYS Phone 251 348 North Main Sheridan, Wyoming Open 5 A.M. To 9 P.M. ‘A Good Place To Eat” 360 North Main Street Sheridan, Wyoming Congratulations Class of 1953 Scott and Packard-Bell Radios Zenith and R.C.A. Victor Haddorff Pianos Wurlitzer Pianos Wurlitzer Organs Records Band Instruments Dinnerware Glassware Western Gifts ‘‘Hallmark ’ Cards Kleiber Etchings Leather Goods Souvenirs BOB TOTMAN IRENE TOTMAN A Gift For Every Occasion THE MOST INTERESTING SHOP IN SHERIDAN Congratulations To The Class of 53 Oldest Bank In Sheridan County Established 1890 Member Federal Reserve System Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Best Wishes To The Class of 1953 N LJ BAR Ranchester, Wyoming Chuck and Mary Lee Stopka ‘Just A Friendly Place For Friendly People” k 1 STANDARD PRODUCTS Gas--Household Necessities--Oil We Have The Equipment To Service Your Car From A To Z Ivan and Loren King Ranchester, Wyoming Congratulations Class of ’53 CAFE Home of Home Made Pies TOURIST ROOMS APARTMENTS Public Booth Telephone Hand Made Cowboy Boots “Work Shoes” “Dress Shoes A Complete Line In Work Clothing SHOE SHOP 142 N. Main Sheridan, Wyoming Telephone 97 Congratulations Class of 1953 35 Years in Sheridan 'JEWELRY COo Famous For Diamonds Hamilton - Helbros Watches - Bulova Columbia Diamond Rings Sheridan, Wyoming YPEWRITER AhiB SUPP L_V Portable Typewriters - Complete Office Equipment 241 N. Main Street Phone 182 Sheridan, Wyoming CITY CENTER MOTEL Member of the Best Western Motels OWNERS: Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ralston MANAGER: Mrs. Ester White 609 N. Main St. On Hiways 14-87 Sheridan, Wyoming VALLEY MOTOR IMPLEMENT CO. International Harvester--Sales and Service Truck--Tractor--Implements Dairy Equipment--Refrigeration Sheridan, Wyoming Phone 729 Congratulations To The Class of 1953 Phone 505 25 East Alger CO, IL LIA MS coo PAINTS - ENAMELS - VARNISHES Kem-ton Super Kem-tone and Kem-glow Household Cleaners and Waxes See the New Paint and Color Style Guide Authentic Color Schemes for every room Wholesale and Retail Telephone 547 28 S. Main Sheridan, Wyoming Furniture - Paints - Appliances 38 South Main Street Phone 243 Sheridan, Wyoming For Your Music Needs See the Phone 846-J “Everything in Music” Sheridan, Wyoming Congratulations To The Class of 1953 LOCKER W PLANT Wayne West Dayton, Wyoming Congratulations To The Class of 53” Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Childress 502 Coffeen Telephone 321 CO H. D. Watenpaugh A. W. Herrman Grain and Feeds--Farm Machinery Seeds of All Kinds--Nursery Stock Sheridan, Wyoming Phone 141 161 North Scott St. MASSEY-HARRIS IMPLEMENT Feeds - Salt - Livestock Supplies Phone 34-W 155 Grinnell Street Sheridan, Wyoming O. K. Rubber Welders Tires Recapped SERVIC 1810 North Main Street Phone 536 WIGWAM BAKERY Grade “A” Bakery Products Sheridan, Wyoming Best Wishes “Where The Thrifty Shopper Buys” Meats - Drugs - Gas - Oil Sportsman Headquarters Dayton, Wyoming Congratulations To The Class of 53 Gene and Marie Clark, Proprietors General Merchandise Parkman, Wyoming Best Wishes From General Repairing Dayton, Wyoming SUGAR ’N SPICE and Everything Nice in party goods Candy - Gifts - Favors 44 North Main Sheridan, Wyoming Congratulations To The Class of 1953 Healthful - Delicious - Highly Nutritious Tongue River Apiaries Ranchester, Wyoming Best Wishes from your friends Alec and Marion 13 ' =V W evmce AND T3U L_bn Wholesale and Retail Ranchester's Finest Highway 14 and 87 AND BULK PLANT Ranchester, Wyoming For GOOD Listening-- To BETTER Programs KEEP TUNED TO KiWYO 1410 on your dial Sheridan, Wyoming Glassware - China POHL’S GIFT SHOP Statione ry — Cards Phone 625 Sheridan, Wyoming 11 North Main “Where Your Gift Problem Is Solved SIT 'N KNIT All Knitting, Crocheting and Sewing Needs Phone 2234 23 S. Main Make the CAPITOL--as always--your headquarters for prompt, friendly and efficient service in all departments. Meet You At The '■RUG STORE 121 North Main Meet Y Best Wishes To The Class of 53 CO.INCo Wyoming’s Largest Department Store Over 57 Years in Sheridan OIL OOo Wholesale - Retail Sheridan, Wyoming Phone 961 Congratulations To The Class of 1953 F rom A LITHOGRAPHED YEARBOOK DALLAS • TEXAS — li� L - .•Jfofc.l ..-sv i-vr