Baccalaureate Service Highlights Class of 1950
The Class of 1950 at Big Piney High School heard Rev. Louis F. Witte of St. Pauls Lutheran Church of Kemmerer deliver a sermon on Education from cradle to grave. He urged graduates to pursue higher ideals and emphasized education as essential and impactful. Also noted were Wyoming University agriculture scholarships from Seant Roebuck foundation offering 10 awards of 200 dollars for eligible farm and ranch youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Piney High School
Louis F. Witte
St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Kemmerer
Witte
Gravasi
Lie Hall
Laramie
Wyoming
University of Wyoming College of Agriculture
Jack
Seant Roebuck Foundation of Chicago
College of Agriculture
Voc Rae
New Officers Elected At P T A Meeting Monday
The P T A met at the school house on Monday evening with Mrs. Logan Horner as acting president. Ada Masoner was named president and Walter Yose Jr vice president, James Fisher secretary, Helen Bray treasurer, and Flora Miley reporter. The group adopted separate picnics for high school and grade school and appointed a food committee. The senior class earned the most mothers present, and the first and second grades presented a readings program followed by ice cream and cookies served by senior mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P-T. A
Shhoolhouse
Logan Horner
Ada Masoner
Walter Yose, Jr
James Fisher
Treammrer
Helen Bray
Flora Miley
PT. A
Francis Tanner
Howard Masoner
Frank Bray
Guy M. Carr
Big Piney Woman Among 26 Initiates to Kappa Delta Pi
The University of Wyoming chapter of Kappa Delta Pi initiated 26 new members and installed seven new officers on Tuesday night May 9 in the Faculty Lounge of the Student Union. A banquet for initiates and officers is planned for May 14 at 7 p.m. at the Connor Hotel Banquet Room.
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Big Piney Girl
Kappa Delta PI
University OF Wyoming
Laurence Walter
Laramie
Marilyn Whitelanders
Pinedale
Jack Cantrell
Casper
Jesse Mae Halstead
University of Wyoming calls for agriculture instructors
Applications must be submitted before June 1 to be considered this year. Mother's Day is May 14, a day to honor her on this day of days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ionar-Agricuure
J. A. Hil
University of Wyoming
Laramie
Proclamation Urges Savings Bond Drive May 15 to July 4 1950
Governor A. G. Crane proclaims May 15 to July 4 1950 as Save For Your Independence to boost savings and Bonds participation in Wyoming. The message calls leaders of community groups and volunteers to support the U S Savings Bond Campaign symbolized by the Liberty Bell.
Message To Our Citizens On May 15 Independence Bonds Drive Open
The mayor urges every resident to support the U S Savings Bonds Independence Drive starting May 15 and running to July 4. He highlights the Liberty Bell symbol and the role of regular savings in securing personal and communal prosperity. Citizens are asked to ring bells at noon and display the flag to signal the campaign’s opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
U. S
America
Poppy Poster Contest Winners Named By American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsored a Poppy Poster Contest at the school last week. Shirley Diebler, a freshman, was the only high school entrant and won a $2 prize. In Class T for 4th 5th and 6th grades, only two posters met specifications.
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The
American. Legion Auxiliary
Shirley Diebler
Big Piney Musicians Shine at Kemmerer Festival
Big Piney High School joined 14 other schools at the tenth Southwest Wyoming Music Festival in Kemmerer on May 5 and 6. Under Mrs. George Moffat direction, the ensemble earned a range of ratings from good to excellent and will receive a trophy. Individual honors included Mary Moffat receiving a I prize for Clarinet Seel, the Clarinet Trio earning II medals, Sally Noble II for Alto Vocal Solo, Sally Budd II for Alto Vocal Solo, and an ensemble Trumpet Trio with Ruth Horton, Susan Twitchell, and Joie Bradley receiving medals and red ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Piney High School
George Moffat
Seel
Mary Moffat
Marilyn Ray
Patty Marincic
Sally Noble
Sally Budd
Ruth Horton
Susan Twitchell
Joie Bradley
Glee Club
Swine Market Sizzles as Posters Shine in Omana Event
Local students from Marilyn Magee to Sandra O’Neil entered poster contests with wartime themes featuring Flanders Field crosses and poppies. Prizes included 140 dollars for top entries while several youths earned honorable mentions and district recognition. Winning posters were sent to the District American Legion Auxiliary contest in Green River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Magee
Sandra O'Neil
Flanders
Barbara Lewis
Elton Crow
Nelson Whitman
Flanders Field
Homer
Loretta Diedler
Beverly Perkins
Robert Mary Smith
Lynn, Nebeker
Boyd Whitman
Donny Noble
Janice Masoner
Gill James
Wayne James
Tom Wardell
Gene McWilliams
Green River
American Legion Auxiliary
Coleville
Evanston
Rock Springs
Commencement Exercises Held Last Evening at Big Piney High
Commencement for the Class of 50 at Big Piney High School was held in the Community hall on May 10. Principal speaker John A. Hopkins of the University of Wyoming addressed the class, with Superintendent W. R. Parmer and school board members present. Scholarships went to Donna Gray and Robert Looney, with Donna Gray as valedictorian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Piney High School
John A. ‘Hopkin
Department of Agricultural Economics
University of Wyoming At
Grace Barton
Leroy Bil
Wayne James
William James
Joan McWilliams
Charles Merrel
Eugene McWilliams
Janvis Smith
Marnie Wilson
Alice Stacy
Farmer
Dennis Piernick
Goward Masoner
Shirley Diebler
Janice Masoner
Bernetta Nelson
Robert Looney
University of Wyoming
Donna Gray
Sabuatorian
Aitare Decker
Hopkin
Nohol
United States
C. B. O'Neil
Songs Board
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Nemuuerer Gazette
P.T. A
Shirley Fos
Charlene Baille
Cas Per
Edna Beall
Frannie
Joyce Bentsen Powell
Betty Jean Brown
Weston
Harriette Burks
Tulsa, Ok]a
Marian Carey
Greybull
John Cole
Rvanston
Riverton
Nonalé Leh
Sterling
Cote
Beth Telee
Lewis
Kearney
Nebr
Gloria Lynch
Eugene
Ore
Robert McFarkine
Garfield
Utah
Mike Meloneck
Pat Minick
Joplin
Elizabeth Perit
St. Paul
Minn
Emma Rea Hytteville
William Sullins
Rawlins
Marian Thompson
U.S. Savings Bond Committee
I. A. G. Crane
State of
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A. G. Crane
G. Crane
T. OC. Thompson
Broneil
Prappy
Kemmere
Kemmerer Gazette
Omana
Omaha
Feader
Kansas
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