02 DPS Intern Spring 2000 Natrona Country School district Casper, Wyoming During the 70s and 80s, Casper, WY boomed due to the oil fields surrounding it. That boom is now just a distant memory left lingering because of the abundance of unused equipment on the outskirts of town. Sagebrush has once again taken its rightful place in this dry land. The green grass of the baseball park is no longer distinguishable. The majority of this residential area is reserved for trailer parks fitting the economic needs of many families in Bar Nunn.
Many years look like old junkyards dotted with cars, parts, tires and even old refrigerators.
However, realizing that this is the playground for many of the kids I work with, I quickly fall into a more somber mood. At noon, I leave Bar Nunn and arrive at Evansville one of two suburbs of Casper. Another house reminds me of a compound with its windows boarded up and with red spray paint marring the front. On reaching my destination, I notice that the schools, though in the poorer parts of town, are well funded and in good condition. Both Evansville and Bar Nunn schools are equipped with excellent computer labs, teachers, libraries, and texts.