Richard Montgomery High School - Rocket Yearbook (Rockville, MD)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1931 volume:

6 te 1931 V oltime V Pul li«iipj liy tlie SluJenfs of l ntc|oim‘ry County fli yli Srlu I lie 5 :liool for Cjtizensli ■P KocLville, iVfi rylrtriJ ■ jSJStt ;i , ’’ .'fyv , v, • ,V ■ 1 f.vxfe V • h, tfri2i' -,0,,).■;• I SI41 a SPORTSUAXSHiP BROTHERHOOD ATTEXD1XG GAME IX GYMXASWM Foreword can tlu page of iliis in which Montgomery education! Rocket! County Let Science reveal to you the manner High School accomplishes the aims of Peer into the depths of tlu crystal globe and foresee the glorious achievements of the Class of 1! Listen to the voice of the -Ittuiors' microphone and it will charm you by the story of their daily activities! Cast the revealing searchlight of the lighthouse upon the varied tasks of the Sophs and you will he reminded that tills Class is half-way through ils swim ! Look hack through the telescope to that distant planet “Freshman Days and notice the habits of these little people! In these pages, we have called Science to our aid—to help us in selecting for you the choicest morsels of our four years here—truly, a cross section of our student days! Superintendent of Montgomery County Schools Principal Rocket Staff Editor-In-Chief Associate Editors i Diaxtha Bowie Business Manager j Lrcy Knight Circulation Manager Assistant Circulation Manager George Bennett Art Editors Madge Snait Chief Typist t Mary Gettings Athletic Editor Senior Write ups .Miss Bernadette .Siieeitax Page Seven Dedication 11k above members of tin Alumni Association typified the while attending school and did the most for Koekville School during the year specified. To them we respectfully dedicate this 1931 ROCKET model citizen Hifth Page Eight r H E R () C A E r Class of 1931 Motto ‘'Enter to Irani, go forth to serve” Colors Orchid and Pale Green Flower Pink Rose PRESIDENT OF STUDENT GOVERNMENT Charles Lake President Charles Lake CLASS OFFICERS Vice President Marian Sim:ark Secretary Elsie Jackson ADVISER Miss Edna E. Hauke History Carol W. Snyder Prophecy Alvin Perkins Will Margaret Bennett Poem Ruth Chapman COVER DESIGNED BY MABLE 8NAPP Page. Ten THE R () C K E T CHARLES EMORY LAKE “Well, I’ll her Senior Class President 4: Student (iovernment 1, 2. 3. (President) 4; Freshman Club Secretary 1 : Aeronautic Club President. 2: Travel Club President 3: Dramatic Club 4; Citizenship Society 1. 2. 3 (Vice-President) 4; Sportsman ship Brotherhood 2. 3 (Vico President) I; As sembly Committee 3. 4: Basketball 2. 3. (Captain) 4: Soccer 4: Track 2: Cheer Leader 3. 4. MARIAN REED 9PEARE “Xot ’specially. Senior (’lass Vice-President 4: Student Council 1. 2. 3. (Vice-President) 4; Citixcnship Society 1. 2. 3. (Secretary) 4: Masquers’ Club Secretary 3. (Vice-President) 4; Rocket Staff 4. ELSPET GAREN JACKSON Curses Senior Class Secretary 4: Student Council 1. 3. 1 Citizenship Society 1. 2. 3 4: Freshman Club 1; His tory Club 2. (Secretary) 3 B. S. T. Club Secretary 4 Sportsmanship Brother hood 3. 4; Rockett Staff 1 2. 3. 4 : Bank Staff 3. EDWARD TRUJEAN AUD Puff me over Freshman Club 1; Caesar Club 2: Travel Club 3; Fey tel Cerele Francois 4; Citizenship Society 2. 3. 4: Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3. 4: Assembly Committee 3. 4: Baseball (Class) 3; Basketball (Class) 3. (Varsity) 4: Soccer (Varsity) 4. Here, folks, is a leader of men. As President of our class, of Student Government and a leader in other activities he has brought us through with flying colors. Jack also has the “pep” that anyone would expect and probably a great number of other charms that are still to be revealed to a waiting world. Marian has intellect, a charming personality, and is one of those persons upon, whom one may depend. Added to this is her genius for friendship. What more could one ask? “Marian with her swaying grace, wavy hair and smiling face, shall in our hearts e’r have a place.” “Elsie” is one of our importations. She came to us from England and R. H. S. is very proud of her. Elsie’s activities in High School plus her delightful smile will be hard for us to forget. Youth and happiness are embodied in one of our particular prides and joys. “Ed” possesses many talents— dramatic ability, athletic and others. He’s a staunch friend to all. Page Eleven T H E ROC A E T EVELYN GERTRUDE BEANE “Fiddlesticks ” B. S. T. Club 3. (Vice-President) 4; Citizenship Society 2, 4; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3. 4; Class Basketball 4; Sun shine and Shadows Staff 4. BERNICE MADELINE BEAVERS “Oh, great gravity Freshman Club 1; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 2, 3; Health Club 1. (Vice-President) 2; Home Room Secretary 1; B. S. T. Club 3. 4: Citizenship Society 1, 2. 3. 4. MARGARET ARDELL BENNETT “I Sivear. Citizenship Society 4; Rocket Staff 1; Sunshine and Shadows Staff 2. 3«, 4; Health Club 2; Dramatic Club 3; Varsity Basketball Captain 3. 4; Basket ball (Class) 2; Volleyball (Varsity) 1. 2. 3. 4: Hit •ball (Varsity) 3: Dramatic Club 3; Home Room Secretary 4; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 1, 2, 3. 4: B. S. T. Club 4. GEORGE DAVID BENNETT “Gotta stick o’ gum? Freshman Club 1; Science Club 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4: Cheer Leader 3. 4; Rocket Staff (Assist ane Circulation Manager) 4; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 2. 3, 4. Although Evelyn has been with us only two years, we found that we would like to have had her with us during our whole school life. She came to our aid many times in winning class honors in athletics. Madeline is one of ’31’s unassuming members. This doesn’t mean that she refused to participate in the social side of school days, for she always was ready to laugh when anything funny occurred. We all wish that every cloud that hovers over her head will be followed by sunshine. Whenever athletics are mentioned “Peg’s” name is surely heard in the conversation. She is an outstanding athlete and acknowledged as a star basketball player throughout the County. Her happy - go - lucky manner has endeared her to us. “Doc,” with his blonde curly hair, grey eyes and his humorous wise cracks has made an indelible imprint upon our friendship. He gives the impression that he believes in taking life as it comes, but behind it all he is serious and reliable. We are sure that George’s personality will radiate far beyond his classmates and acquaintances at R. H. S. Page Twelve THE R () C K E T KARL HENRY BECKER “You heard me!” Soccer 3, (Captain) 4: Basketball (Varsity) 3, 4; Baseball 3; Travel Club 3, 4; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3. 4. DIANTHA ATKINSON BOWIE “Phooey Citizenship Society 1, 2, 3. 4: Sportsmanship Broth-hood 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3. 4; Sunshine and Shadows StafT 3; Rocket Staff 3, 4; Cheer Leader 2. 3; Monitor Committee 3, 4; Latin Club Vice-President 1. 2: Science Club 2; Key Council 4. DOROTHY ELIZABETH BRANDENBURG “Good Gracious!” History Club 3; French Club 4; Travel Club 2; Citizenship Society 3. 4; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3. 4. MARY REBECCA BURDETTE “You're as crazy as you look” Caesar Club 2: Travel Club 3. 4; Citizenship Society 1. 2, 3, 4; Freshman Club 1 ; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 2. 3. 4; Physical Education Club 4. “Rpcker” is the “Beau Brummel” of Rockville and liked despite it. He hails from Gaithersburg and proved to be one of the most outstanding athletes of the school. He ventured forth with such vigor and school spirit into athletic activities that R. H. S. just couldn’t help but sit up and take notice. There is so much to say about “Diane” that we just don’t know where to begin. WTit, humor, and good company are all embodied in her. “Diane” will not only attract you with her eyes, but will win your heart by her sunny disposition. R. H. S. will surely miss the “Diane” of 1931— they just can’t help it. Here’s our little shy Dorothy, but we feel this will not be for long. “Still water runs deep,” and we are sure that Dorothy will come into her own some day with flying colors. Rebecca can be found studying most of the time. She is an example which many of the seniors endeavored to follow (but almost got into trouble when they tried tucking away chocolates—her only weakness). She is indeed everybody’s friend. Page Thirteen T II E R () C A E T HELEN DOUEL BUTTS “You're crazy. Hit Ball a; Volley Ball (Varsity) 3. 4: Basketball 3, 4; Volleyball Manager 1; Citizenship Society 3, 4 ; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3. (Secretary) 4; B. S. T. Club 3, 4 : Sunshine nml Shadows Staff 4: Student Council 3. (Secretory) 4: Patrol Committee 4: Bank Staff 3; Key Conn cil 4 ; Itocket Staff 4. RUTH VIRGINIA CHAPMAN “Oh, Gosh r Rocket Staff (Class Poet) 4; Citizenship Society 1, 2: Science Club 2; B. S. T. Club 3; Girls’ Physical Education Club 4. CATHERINE PAULINE OOUNSELMAN “Oh My Gosh. Freshman Club 1; Citizenship Society 1. 2, 3, 4: Science Club 2; Class President 2: History Club 3: Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3, 4 : B. S. T. Club 4. ROBERT LEROY DUTROW ''Bloic me down Sportsmanship Brother hood 3. 4: Travel Club 3; Fey tel Cerele Franca is 4; Assembly Committee 4; Basketball (Class) 4; Baseball (Class) 3, 4. Our Helen is just one you can’t resist. Her sunny smile and sweet disposition have made her a favorite in the school. No matter where, when or with whom, she is always pleasant. Helen has held a place in Athletics that will be very hard to fill when she is gone. Allow us to introduce a talented member! “Ruffs” is both a poet and an artist. We always thought artists were temperamental, but Ruth ably demonstrates that you can be talented and cheerful too. “Teeny’s” nickname does not describe her in either statue or ability. She has “a heart as big as a stone” and has proved to be one of the best among our “hardworking” members. “Bobby” is a person who possesses a great deal of humor. You just can’t keep a straight face while Bobby is around. He is the perfect picture of what a well-dressed man should wear — including spats, too, ladies and gentlemen—and an awfully good-looking “Chevy.” Page Fourteen THE ROCKET MARY EDNA FISHER “Or Sumpin Freshman Club 1: Citizenship Society 1, 2, 3; Commercial Club 2. 3; Health Club Secretary 2; Volleyball (Class) 1. 2: (Varsity) 4; Basketball (Class) 3; Rocket Staff .3; Sunshine and Shadows Staff 4: Cither Committee 4; Rank Director (Vice-President) 4: Sportsmanship Brotherhood 2, .3, 4. CORA BEATRICE FISHER “Search me” Sportsmanship Brotherhood 2. 3; Health Club 2; Palette Club 3; Freshman Club 1: Physical Education Club 4; Volleyball (Class) 4; Basketball (Class) 4. HELEN ANNE GARRETT “Aw Heck ” Freshman Club 1 : Health Club 2: Commercial Club 3, 4; Citizenship Society I. 2, .3; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 2. .3. 4: Student Council 3; Sunshine and Shadows Staff 2. 4; Basketball (Class) 2; Vol leyball (Varsity) 4. MARY ORDELLE GETTINGS ‘77 say so.” Citizenship Society 2. 3, 4: Freshman Club 1: Volleyball (Class) 1, 2. .3. 4; Basketball (Varsity) 4: Health Club 2; Bank StalT .3; Key Council 4; Rocket Staff 2. 3. (Art Editor) 4: Student Council 1. .3: Sunshine and Shadows Staff 4: Sanitation Committee 3; Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4: Sportsmanship Brother hood 2, 3. 4. No one could ever miss knowing “Nookie” once she was introduced. Whenever there was mischief, she was in it. Her bright and cheerful disposition has helped many of us to remember that every cloud has a silver lining. We will never forget her everlasting smile. “Bee” says she is going to be a stenographer, but we fear that it will not be for long for her sunny disposition will have soon touched the heart of some gallant knight (if it has not already)— that’s a big secret. Here is another of our “Sunny Sues.” Helen, with her catchy smile and sparkling eyes Is always ready Tor a good time. May fate so rule it that good times may never cease for Helen. Good looks, good sense. good humor, laughing eyes and golden hair, make the Mary we love and admire. “Gitz” Is full of life and ambition. She will capably fill the duties of any obligation. Page Fifteen THE ROCKET RUTH MOORE GAITHER “Oh-hr Freshman Club 1: Citizenship Society 1, 2. It. 4; Science Club President 2; Dramatic Club 2: Sportsmanship Brotherhood 2. 3. 4: Volleyball Manager (Varsity) 2; Sanitation Committee 2: His tory Club 3. 4: Bank Staff 3. 4. WILLIAM EDGAR GARTNER “Ate Rats' Freshman Club 1: Science Club 2: Baseball (Class) 2; B. S. T. Club 3. 4 : Soccer (Varsity) 4. JOSEPH DORSEY HOWES What am I supposed to dot'' Science Club 2: Freshman Club 1; History Club 3: Travel Club 4; Soccer 3, 4; Basketball (Varsity) 3, 4: Baseball (Varsity) 4; Track 2. 3. 4; Assembly Committee 3, t: Citizenship Society. 2. 3. 4 ; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 1. 2. 3. 4; Baseball (Class) 1. 2. 3; Basketball (Class) 1. 2. 3; Airplane Club 2. MARGARET BOONE HUNTINGTON “What's this, a game or something t Citizenship Society 1. 2. 3; Rocket Staff 3. (Senior Write-Ups Editor) 4: Sunshine and Shadows Club 2. 3; Health Club 2: Dramatic Club 3: Basketball (Varsity) 3. Volleyball 3. 4; Hitball 2. 3; Dramatics 2. 3: Student Government Committee 3. 4: Bank Staff 3. I: Honor Roll 3; Sports manship Brotherhood 3. 4 : Freshman Club 1: “R' Club. Here is a little miss who is bound to be a success in the business world. She is most original and has the ability to accomplish what others would hesitate to undertake. Queer as it may seem, she is one of our demure members and we can’t boast of many like Ruth. There are smiles and smiles, but did you ever see one like “Grumpy’s”? He spreads laughter and cheer wherever he goes. If you see anyone running up the walk at five after nine, it’s Grumpy.” Dorsey is the steady, dependable type. To smile, and to make other people happy are his aims. He is never too busy to lend a helping hand and his place in athletics will be difficult to fill. For four years “Hunk” has been a leader on the athletic field. She is noted for her ability to handle a basketball and make it do tricks on the slightest provocation. She is splendid in other fields of work too. Her humor is rare. Page Sixteen THE R OCKET FRANCIS AUBREY INGALLS “Gosh! All Hemlock. Soccer 1. 2. 3, 4; Base ball (Clnga) 1, 2. (Varsity Captain) 3; Citizenship Society 1. 2, 3; Student Government Representative 1 : Travel Club Treasurer 3; Science Club President 2: French Club 4: Basketball (Class) 3. 4: Track 3. 4: Oratorical Contest 3; Sportsmanship Brotherhood President 4; Sunshine and Shadows Staff 1. 3. CHARLES FRANKLIN ISRAEL “O'Kay. Bank Staff 3. (Cashier) 4: B. S. T. Club 3. 4: Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3. 4. Home Room Alternate Representative 3. DOROTHY LORETTA JOHANNES “For Pete's SakeV' Freshman Club 1: Health Club 3: Dramatic Club 4: Sportsmanship Brotherhood 1. 2. 3. 4: Basketball (Class) 3; Reed Club 2: Sunshine and Shadows Staff 4. WALTER JOHNSON “7 don't think so Freshman Club 1 : Science Club 2: Palette Club 3: Sportsmanship Brother hood 3. 4: Ever-Ready Science Club 4. Oh, sweet mysteries of life! Francis is a mystery. He declares he will be a minister— such a saintly hero. You could never imagine “F. A.” as a preacher, he’s too full of pep. If he insists, you never can tell—some day he may take the place of Eilly Sunday. “Charlie’s” greeting is the same to all he meets. Whenever one wanted to find him, one just took a peek in the spacious quarters of the part of the building known as the “Bank.” There he was pondering over huge books. We expect to be greeted by him in his own bank some day. Whenever we heard of “Speck,” a little brunette appeared with an infectious giggle. Dot never worried until it was necessary, and always remained her good-natured self. On the senior stage we have a man small in stature, but tall in our estimation, rather quiet —and has a terrible weakness for blondes. We predict that “Barney” will make a good lawyer since argumentation is one of the qualifications of a good one. Page Seventeen THE ROCKET 0 MARGARET ELIZABETH KANODE “Air Gee.9 Volley Rail 3; Basketball (Varsity) 3. 4: Commor rial Club 4: Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3. 4: Citizenship Society 4. ANN LOUISE LINTHICUM “Caesar's Pup. Health Club 2: Travel Club 3, 4: Citizenship Club 1. 4; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 2, 3. 4 ; Fresh man Club 1. ANNA IRENE LINTHICUM “Oh yeah V Commercial Club 4; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3, 4. CALVIN DARLINGTON LINTON “Dadburn it.” Freshman Club 1: Caesar Club J; Citizenship Society 2. 3; Travel Club 3; Feytel Cercle Francais 4. Although “Pat didn’t come to us until Junior Year, she brought with her a bit of sunshine and laughter. Her efficiency will be hard to match on the coming basketball teams. Ann is sparkling and always full of pep, al ways thinking of something new. What a lady! Talent, we’ll say so. She can sing and dance beyond a measure. And she just loves to go to Chemistry Class. What’s the attraction, Ann? We had the pleasure of Kinky’s” friendship for only the past two years. Good-naturedness, jollity and willingness to help any one are just a few of her characteristics. However, as willing as she tried to be, her “Waterloo was shorthand. Philosopher and critic —Calvin is both. He is quiet and reserved, but when he does speak, words of wisdom drop from his lips. We expect to hear much of Calvin later—probably from France where he can speak French to his heart’s content. Page Eighteen T H E ROCKET EDNA FRANCES LOWRY “Really. I don't know! Freshman Club 1: Science Club 2; Palette Club 3; B. S. T. Club 4; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 2; Citizenship Society 2, 8, ? ELEANOR McATEE “Poodle-ee-woop!” Citizenship Society 2; Student Government 2; It. S. T. Club 4 ; Palette Club 3; Freshman Club 1; Health Club 2; Sports manship Brotherhood 2. 3. 4; Basketball (Class) 4. MILDRED CHRISTINE MAC KAY No kidding!'’ Rocket Staff 4; Science Club 2: Palette Club :t; Travel Club 4; Freshman Club 1: Sportsmanship Brotherhood 2, 3. 4: Patrol Committee 4; Citizenship Society 2. 3, 4. HELEN LOUISE MILES Oh yeali! Junior Class Vice-President 3; Bank Staff 3: Citizenship Society 3. 4: Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3. 4: B. S. T. Club 3. 4: Rocket Staff 3. (Circulation Manager) 4; Basketball 3. 4: B. S. T. Club President 4; Sunshine and Shadows Starr � : Cshcr Committee 4: Volleyball 4. “Peggy ’ is quiet and conservative, but an ardent worker. We expect to be greeted some day by her in the capacity of a bank official for we’ll always remember her here at dear old R. H. S. as cashier in the Cafeteria. “Mac,” a dashing brunette, has been prominent in athletics throughout her high school career. We have found that she can be the staunchest of friends and we mustn’t forget to mention the mischievous “twinkle’’ that is always present in her brown eyes. Quiet but industrious, merry yet serene are “Millie’s” golden traits. Her well trained efficiency, and above all her honesty, are sure to make her a capable woman anywhere. We wish her success. When Helen came to R. H. S., it did not take very long before we felt that we had known her during the better part of our lives. For the past two years, she has moved quietly among us all and wherever she passed we were sure to find some noble deed that she had done. May every one love you as we do, Helen! Page Nineteen THE ROCKET DAVID ANTHONY MAUGHL1N TH be doggone.” Science Club 2: Travel Club 3. 4: Baseball 3. 4: Sportsmanship Brotherhood 'J. 3. 4. LOUISE ANN NORRIS “Like fun. Freshman Club 1; Health Club 2; Palette Club 3; Whirl Wind Athletic Club 4: Volleyball (Class) 2. 3. (Varsity) 4: Basketball (Class) 3, (Varsity) 4: Sportsmanship Brotherhood 2, 3. 4: Citizenship Society 2. 3, 4. MARY MARGARET NORRIS “For goodness sake. Sportsmanship Brotherhood 2. 3. 4: Freshman Club 1: Health Club 2; B. S. T. Club 3: Whirl-Wind Athletic Club 4: Volleyball (Varsity) 2. 3. 4; Cltl .eusliip Society 2. 3. 4. MIRIAM CLARISSA PASMA “We for crying out loud, Citizenship Society 1. 2. 3. (President) 4: Sunshine and Shadows StnfT . � . (Assistant Editor) 4; Oratorical Contest 3: Student Government 2; Basketball Captain (Class) 1. 2. 3. 4 ; Sportsmanship Brother hood 2. 3, 4: Itocket Staff 2. (Editor -in-Chief) 4: Dramatic Club 3: History Club 2. 3; Key Council 1: Freshman Club 1; R'' Club 2. Dave has an engaging personality, and friendliness like his helps to make “the pleasant things of life” more pleasant. We expect to visit him one of these days when he holds office in none other than—the Senate Office Building. We notice that Louise’s friends do not mind cloudy weather when in her company. A sunny disposition is an essential factor in business. Will Louise succeed? “Yes. we all answer in unison. Margaret’s ever-readt-ness is incomparable. Never has she refused to help and always with a cheery smile. She will indeed be missed in athletic events next year. We point with admiration to Miriam because she has fallen into the con ventional high school molds, and yet remained unique. “Tas-sie is one of our alluring blondes. tender, deep, and subtle. As President of the Citizenship Society and Editor of The Rocket, we congratulate her on her success. Page Twenty THE ROCKET ALVIN THOMAS PERKINS, JR. 7 don't know.' Basketball (Clasn) 2. (Varsity) 3, 4; Baseball (Class) 1. 2, Manager (Varsity) 4; Soccer 3. 4; Track 2. 3. 4: Sunshine and Shadows Staff 4; Rocket Staff 4 ; Citizenship Society 2. 3. 4; Science Club Vice-President 2; Oratorical Contest 3, 4 : Masquers' Club 3. (President) 4: Assembly Committee 3. 4; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 2, 3, 4; Baseball (Class) 1. 2. 3. 4; Student Government 2. 3, 4 ; Aeronautic Club Secretary 2; Freshman Club 1. ELEANOR MABLE POPE Oh! Gee.” Bank Staff 3. 4 : B. S. T. Club 3, 4; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3, 4. CHARLES WESLEY PRETTYMAN “ e ne sais pas! Freshman Club 1 : Caesar Club 2; Citizenship Society 2, 3. 4; Baseball (Class) 3, 4: Basketball (Class) 3. 4; Assembly Committee 3; Sanitation Committee Chairman 4: Travel Club 3; Feytel Cercle Francais 4; Home Room Secretary 4. AUDREY LOUISE PUGH “Now exciting Rocket Staff 4: B. S. T. Club 3, 4; Bank Staff 3. (Bookkeeper) 4: Volley- ball (Class) 4: Citizenship Society 4; Basketball (Class) 3. 4: Library Committee 4; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3. 4. It is hard to characterize iPerk,” he is so versatile. His friendliness and optimism have made him one of the most popular boys in R. H. S. Conscientious effort in solving school problems has given him a place of leadership. Eleanor is one of those persons who is interested in credits and debits. In fact this is her chief hobby and we can justly credit her with reliability and other characteristics. Her business-like manner was ever present in her every-day work in the bank. Heres our collegiate sheik! When you see a good-looking fellow, with mischievous eyes— in a bearskin coat with spats and cane—you’ll know it’s “Charlie.” He has made such a deep impression in our hearts that we hope his future will be as “rosy” as his cheeks. We have it from good authority that Audrey played with red ink when she was a baby; at any rate she is one of the school’s most efficient bookkeepers now. We predict that she will be an outstanding figure in figures. Page Twenty-one T E ROC A E T MARY FRANKLIN REFFIT My Stars! B. S. T. Club 3; Travel Club 4 : Freshman Club 1; Citizenship Society 1. 2: Sportsmanship Brotherhood 2. 3. 4. MARTHA MATILDA RICKETTS ‘Oh! Yeah? Student Council 1. 2. 3. 4; Citizenship Society. 1. 2. 3. 4: Rocket Staff 2. 3. (Business Manager) 4: Sunshine and Shadows Staff 1. 2. (Business Manager) 3. 4: Bank Director 3. (President) 4: Patrol Committee 3. (Chariman) 1: Sanitation Committee 2: Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3. 4: R Club 2. 3. 1: Selenee Club 2: History Club Vice President 3; B. S. T. Club 4: Dramatic Club 3: Hit Ball (Varsity) 2: Volleyball (Class) 4; Basketball (Class) 2. 3. (Manager) 4. EUGENE FRANKLIN RUSSELL Says you? i Freshman Club 1: Citizenship Society 1. 2. 3. 4; Ever Ready Science Club 2: History Club Treasurer 3: Student (iovernment 3. 4: Bank Staff 3. 4: B. S. T. Club 4: Soccer Manager (Varsity) 4: Patrol Committee 4: Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3. 4; Basket ball (Class) 4. ODIE VIRGINIA SANBOWER Air. Gee! You didn't? Citizenship Society 1. 2. 3. 4 : Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3. 4: Caesar Club President 2: Travel Club 3. (Secretary) 4: Fey tel Cerele Francais Club 3; Freshman Club 1. Mary is a person who is not afraid to voice her opinion. You are right, Mary. We hope that your name will be given as prominent a place some day as has some of the letters that you made in your Art classes. If ever there lived a person with a golden heart, it is Matilda.” Martha, as her activities show, has been an outstanding figure in every phase of school life. In addition to this, she has often entertained us with her musical talent. Gene” is a pleasant fellow whose cheerful disposition as patrolman has won him scores of friends. In R. H. S., he has made each shining hour the more pleasant for us. His smile unburdened our steps and we hope his going-up” in the world will be a speedy, sure one. Ginie” is one of our sunny scholars. Wherever one chances to meet her she flashes a bit of sunshine through her winning smile. She never fails to lend a helping hand to those who are in distress. The memory of Ginie” will remain forever in the hearts of those who know her. Page Twenty-two MARGARET BELLE SCHWARTZBECK ‘0)1, Gee” Travel Club 4: Basketball (Class) 4: Sportsman ship Brotherhood 3. 4. RUBY EVELYN SHI PE “Wellr History Club 2; Sportsmanship Brot herhood 3, 4; It. S. T. Club 3. 4: Citizenship Society 3. REBECCA ELIZABETH SIMMS “Oh ! My drah.” Freshman Club 1; Citizenship Society 1, 2, 3, 4 . Health Club 2; Commercial Club 3, 4: Volleyball (Class) 4: Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3. 4; Rocket Staff 4. MABLE VIRGINIA SNAJPP “Yow blooming nut” Citizenship Society 1. 2. 3, 4: Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3. 4: Health Club 2; Dramatic Club Vice-President 3. 4: Basketball (Class) 3; Volleyball Captain (Class) 2: Junior Class President 3; Sunshine and Shadows Staff 4; Rocket Staff 3, (Art Editor) 4: Monitor Com mitteo Chairman 4: Bank Staff 3; Key Council 4. Margaret is another of ’31 s “imports.” She hails from the city of Gaithersburg. Being very retiring ami passive, she didn’t give us much chance to gleam beyond that interesting face. However, we find that “Nookie” is “awfully” nice and we wish that we could have had her with us all during our school-days. Ruby is an earnest worker and succeeds in what she undertakes. She is one of us, whenever the occasion arises, entering into the jovial as well as serious episodes. Mischievous at times, but she never gets into serious troubles. Good luck to you always. Ruby! Wherever “Beck” goes she leaves a smiling group behind her. “Beck” is one of the few who has a kind word for everyone she meets. She doesn’t allow her funmaking to interfere with her studies, and she is one of the best stenographers in the Class. Helpful, reliable, and loyal are the words that spell “Snapp” to us. Her dark hair, dreamy eyes and soft voice reminds one of a fair senorita. Her “sunny personality” is her prescription for making many friends. Being deliberate in her judgment and choice—we are sure of an even and happy life before her. Page Twenty-three THE ROCKET CAROL WALKER SNYDER “Go chase yourself Masquers' Club 2. .3, 4: Citizenship Society 2. 3. 4; Sunshine and Shadows Staff 4: Rocket Staff (Associate ICditor) 4: Patrol Committee 4: Basketball (Class) 2: Travel Club 4: Freshman Club 1; Library Committee 2; Health Club 2. GEORGE EDWARD STUP “Check” Student Council 2: History Club 2: Monitor Committee 2. 4; Travel Club 3; Patrol Committee 3. 4: Bank Staff 4; Basketball (Class) 4: Science Club Vice-President 4: Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3. 4. EDITH VIRGINIA WHALEN Good Night.'9 Freshman Club 1: Health Club 2: B. S. T. Club 3. 4; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3. 4; Volleyball (Varsity) 3; Citizenship Society 3. 4. ELSIE MAE WINDSOR Well! I'll be doggone! Freshman Club 1: Sports man ship Brotherhood. 2. 3. 4; Health Club 2; Travel Club 3, 4. “Snyder” speaks frankly but advisedly; her opinions are respected, capable and interesting; she has played her part well in school life. If sincere and earnest effort count for much, Carol has a promising future. In spite of his stature, “Ed” has many friends. He is a pocket edition of a good time and does not talk his way in or out of things. A quiet fellow, whose motto is “Silence is Golden”—is our “Ed.” Edith confides that she will try her skill in the business world. We feel some day she will go “over the top” if one can judge by the efficient manner she accomplished her tasks while at R. H. S. “Snook” can be seen day after day tripping merrily from class to class, and flashing a a winning smile. Her eyes sparkle with the delight of life. Many good times are surely in store for “Snookie” if she has the luck that we wish for her. Page Twenty-four T 11 E R () C K E 7 HARLAN BEVERLEY WILL “Huht” Travel Club . {. 4: Fey tel (Vrole Franca is 4: Basketball ((Mass) 4: Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3. 4. REBECCA HALL WIRE 'aw, Gee! That's stuff. Citizenship Society 1. 2, 3. 4 : Sportsmanship Broth erhood 3. 4: Caesar Club Vice-President 2: Fey tel Cercle Franeais 3; Travel Club 3, 4; Freshman Club 1. NORMAN EDWARD WRIGHT Blow me down. Freshman Club 1: Science Club 2; Travel Club Treas urer 3. 4: Citizenship Society 2. 3. 4: Baseball (Class) 1. (Varsity) 2, 3. 4: Assembly Committee 4: Sportsmanship Brotherhood 2. 3, 4; Aeroplane Club 2. “Vac” as judged by his name, can create more laughter among a group of people than Harold Lloyd. He is the “funmaker” of our class. That’s all right Vac, you’ll surely make a hit in the world some day—with that personality of yours. “Becky” has a definite and sharply defined personality. Her speech, her carriage, her manner, her clothes—there is nothing about her that is not ideal. She is indeed a type of her own. A man of great reserve is this philosopher. Norman sees all, knows everything and says nothing. “He who can mind his own affairs is to be praised.” Hence, three cheers for Norman. He is one of our tall Lindbergh’s, and we are sure he will make good in the world. Patje Twenty-Jive THE ROCKET {Streaming from buses and automobiles, and coming on foot, a host of excited soon-to-be Freshmen arrived on the front lawn of R. H. S. This was way back in September, 1927. When all had arrived, some brave soul from the Faculty succeeded in getting a rather distorted line formed. After seeming hours of waiting, during which “Hunk” danced about like an athletic fairy, we were herded into the building to take entrance exams. What exams they were! The fear of not passing which those exams had created was soon forgotten when the news began to circulate that due to ineompleted building conditions in the school, we would not have to return till a week later. When we returned the next week we were again told that school would not start for another week. And so it went on till it really was October before we started to work in earnest. Our class was divided into two sections because of its size. However, we came together each week when the Freshman Club met. Miss Irene Schwartz (Mrs. Emmett) was our able Adviser. In January, the ('lass was honored by having many of its members elected to tbe Citizenship Society. Each month some new names would be added to the coveted list and—yet some would be taken away. Finally June came and we all rushed forth from the revered halls of learning to a bright and beckoning summer. But summer was as a fleeting moment and to our dismay we were again in martial lines before the building erected for our edification. A few of our friends of-the-vear-before had departed from us, but in their places came new and interesting would-be-students. There was one consolation about returning to school—we did not have to sweat over seemingly inexplicable questions to regain admittance to R. H. S. (.’lass work and activities began without preliminaries. We felt sure that we were headed on the path to success. We were each given the privilege of joining two Clubs. Many of our members went out for athletics, and to our pride and pleasure, were successful in gaining entrance to various Varsity teams. Our girls won the interclass basketball championship. When Field Day (Educational Day) came we were well represented in R. H. S. activities. Tbe year passed swiftly and before we realized it we were confronted with the -good old summer-time” again. This time summer did not pass so quickly, because we all wanted to get Page Twenty-six THE ROCKET back to school. Just think—we would be Juniors! Now for sure we were rising in the world. Finally the day came when we merrily trooped back to school to be honorably reinstated. The only shadow on the scene was the separation of the commercial and academic groups, for many friends were parted. We often saw each other, but life was not the same. This year, we again welcomed many new students into the Class, several of which came from Gaithersburg. The fun and parties soon began for this was our “coming-out” year. Our initiation into society was somewhat painful though, because we were literally forced to take disagreeable doses of unique mixtures This was soon over and sometime later we “returned good for evil” by giving our senior “dictators” the loveliest of “Balls”—at least we thought it was. In March, 1930, we proved to the public that we did have some talent among us. by having Alvin Perkins represent the School in the County Oratorical Contest. Now that we are Seniors and life is becoming more rosy every day, we are disheartened at the thought that in a few short months we will be disbanded. This year we had the extreme pleasure of putting the new Juniors through the exercises required to become a respected member of society. Oh. how they did squirm! They were good sports, though, ami also returned “good for evil” by giving us one of the most delightful “proms” which K. H. S. has ever seen. Everyone had a grand time. We are again honored by having Alvin Perkins represent the school in the County Oratorical Contest. In this Class of ’31 we are proud to say that we were well represented in both the Dramatic Club and School plays. Someone from this Class will surely make a second Lynn Fontainne or Alfred Lunt. Both the hoys’ and girls' Varsity athletic teams are doing splendid work. Most of the members of these teams are members of our Senior class. Vow. friends and underclassmen, vou have had a brief view of the history of the Senior class. We hope we have set a good example for the classes to follow in the years to come. Carol W. Snyder. Page Twenty-seven THE ROCKET Class Prophecy GW9 kars have rolled by, and I start a journey through the Kiates. Of all -Jf the trips 1 have ever taken in my forty years, this was the strangest. 1 decided to go by aeroplane, and as 1 entered the office I saw a flashy-.ooking. young aviator who was to pilot our plane. He was none other than our old class president, Jack Lake. He had lost none of his good looks; he was still laughing that horse laugh we had all learned to know as a danger signal. The first thing he greeted me with was one of his far-famed atrocious puns. My attention was then wrenched from pleasant thoughts by a laugh that rang with astounding familiarity and I turned to face Miss Helen Butts (she did not boast that name now), laughing away and speeding along on a typewriter, just making the keys sing. 1 was so delighted to see her 1 almost hugged her despite my wife’s protest. After leaving, boarding the plane, I had further elusions in store for me. I met those three pals, Charles I’rettyman, Francis Ingalls and Calvin Linton. I learned that a new firm had just been established—“Prettyman and Linton, Attorneys at-Law.” They were bound to be successful because they had no end to new ideas. Ingalls was a business man, now married to a (Miss--------), and running a poultry farm, and at the same time, preach- ing in a small church in Podunk Center. Before my arrival at Rockville, 1 thought 1 would visit Sait her sburg, where I found our old friend Dntrow, running a printing shop and keeping store. His “pep” was not gone, as well as his famous whistle (you know, that noise that almost drove Abell Archibald Norris, Jr., crazy). Just as my thoughts were on him, behold he arrived! He was still driving that old Chevrolet. My journey back to Rockville would not have been complete, if I had not attended a show. Here, to my surprise, 1 saw the advertisement on the bill-board, “Those Big Town Girls” with Xookie Fisher and Eleanor McAfee starring with that over-famous comedian, George Bennett (who, by the way, as a side line, is president of the Bennett Chain Stores). This picture was a revival of old days and the stars lacked none of their vim and vigor. 1 had no sooner stepped out of the theatre, when 1 was hurtled out into the air by a flying auto. It came to a stop, a perfect three point landing. When I gained my senses, a rather handsome gentleman was stooping over me and was making apologies and said, “Sorry, but my tires needed air. It was none other than Horsey Howes, lit is now President of Maryland t ni- Page Twenty-eight THE ROCKET versify. (They had to give him something to do over there, because he spent most of his time on the campus.) About this time an ambulance drove up and I almost fainted when I saw the names in silver letters “And and Pumphrey—Ambulance and Funeral Directors.” Well, they picked me up, and one of the cutest nurses 1 have ever seen took me by the hand. It was Man- (lettings—and just the same old Mary. I wasn’t hurt badly, so we talked of old times—(at least, Mary did the talking). At the hospital, the nurse turned out to be Margaret Huntington. Oh! what a surprise and such a pleasant one. After several days, I recovered and left this institution. As I was walking down East Montgomery Avenue, I saw a huge sign “Becker and Speare, Undertakers, Inc.” I had seen the announcement of the wedding in the paper, a few years ago, hut it had slipped my mind. Well, I entered (praying) and a rather portly gentleman said to me, “Something for you— Well, how are you ‘Perk’?” This salutation was the means by which I was taken to the Becker mansion for supper. With such a memory as this, I continued my stroll. Ah! a huge politician advertisement across the street! It read “Vote for Miss Martha Ricketts for the Senate—the people's candidate.” It was Martha who solved R. H. S.’s parking problem back in ’31, you remember. A few steps took me to the High School and the principal’s office was my first stop. Ah, the secretary—none other than the capable school-mate, Elsie Jackson. She still had her school girl complexion which made her the most popular girl in 4c. But wait! The principal! There was something awfully familiar, his hair was white from worry. I went in and there I met Mr. Russell—what a shock! He took me visiting all of the rooms of the old building and we made a stop at a gym class. The Varsity basketball players were practicing for a coming game. The girls were being coached by the star of our day, Margaret Bennett, and the boys by the famous star Harlan (Vacuum-top) Will. I also learned he was “pro” at the Gala Gluck Country Club (made famous by Pa Piffle and Mescal Ike). He was being assisted by Mr. Edgar Gartner. Mr. Will’s locker was filled with cigarettes, which were given him for the “holes-in one.” He was so busy that he didn’t see me. In another room Miss Pasma was trying to teach an ambitious Rocket Staff, a few “pointers” on editorials. Upstairs in Room 21 was the French class. I heard a discouraged voice saying, “En francaise, s’il vous plait.” It was none other than our prize French student, Diant ha A. Bowie. In another room Miss Sanbower was going through the same ethics,—to another class (for the classes were much larger now). Several days later, I found opportunity to visit the city’s largest department store. My mind was still fresh from previous experiences but further pleasures were awaiting me. I entered the store with my wife and the first counter we visited was the cosmetic departmnt. Here, the lady came up to us,—she was an appropriate type for this place, too. Behind the mask, we recognized Dorothy Johannes, still up to old habits. Deeper into the mass of counters we pushed. Oh! we had neglected the shoe department, so we were hastily met by a saleswoman who started her usual line and before she had finished two sentences. T found it to he Ruth Gaither. This store had not yet revealed all its fond memories. Page Twenty-nine THE R () C A E T The Beauty and Barber shops were our next stopping places. In the Beauty Shop we were met by two of our fairest students, back in ’31. Three guesses! Edna Lowry and Eleanor Pope. Edna had specialized in facelifting. while Eleanor was a hair-waving expert. Treasures and good service at last! It was only a step to the Barber Shop, and I climbed in one chair, and my wife into another. Ah! women barbers! 1 fell into a pleasant reflection but was soon awakened for the shop showed a sign of expertness. When T turned, I faced Ruby Shipe. Edith Whalen was my wife’s barber (from 16 to — ought to produce good barbers). We again start on our tour, only to stop before a sculpture exhibition. Ah! the masterpieces had been done by Rebecca Simms and Beatrice Fisher. Having found about all we could here, we went to buy our supper (to cook) at the market. Dave Maughlin and Dorothy Brandenburg were managing different stands, the former a Tasty Meat” and the latter a “Florist” stand. A short talk with Dave and I found him to be a successful scientific farmer. At a nearby stand was Dorothy: she had a dainty sprinkler in her hand. With these duties performed, 1 had only to step in the bank before going home to supper. The cashier, a new fellow, stepped up with the greatest of politeness and asked me what my business was. I almost started to tell him that it was none of his business, when I discovered it to be Charles Israel. When he recognized me he bestowed on me that flashing smile, that made him famous here at school. At last, home again, and after finishing a hot supper I sat down in the living-room to read the evening paper. What! a young lady had gone on an eighteen-day diet and had lived on the products of £ .55 for a week and a half. This was amazing but still more so, when I read the name— Mildred MacKay. My eyes raced over the headlines—“A Big Fight In New York To-night”—the promoter, Audrey Pugh, the only woman promoter in the country, was expecting a full house. Well, our pugilistic classmate had risen into such a strange world. Next, in the Editorial Section, 1 saw a poem “Stars and The Moonlight”—the season’s greatest hit. by Chapman. She always did have a knack for such subjects. My gaze then wandered to the “marriage column. There in big type was the following announcement: “On May 6, Miss Helen Garrett will be married to Prince Oswald Pereival Boza of England.” My wife interrupted my pleasant reading and suggested that we go to a movie. 1 asked what was playing at the “Riviera” and she said that Anna Lintliicum was starring in “Blondes or Brunettes.” The Norris sisters, famous toe dancers, would appear on the stage, so I readily agreed to go As I was passing the Information Bureau (next door to the theatre), I remembered it was nearly vacation time, so I stepped in for a moment. Who do you think the informer was? Carol Snyder, and did she give me information! I could hardly keep up with her extensive vocabulary. (I'll be broke after that vacation.) As I strolled on to the movies, 1 saw a huge sign “Dancing Taught In 10 Minutes” by Mile. Wire, famous dancer. I wondered and then decided that it must have been our classmate. The show was over about eleven and on the way back to the hotel, I bought a morning paper, which I lost no time in resuming to read when I settled in a comfy chair. My eyes began to get drowsy, so 1 closed the evening paper with contentment. Alvin Peukins. Page Thirty T II ER OC K T Class Will b, the Senior Class of ’31 of Rockville High School, residing in Montgomery County, State of Maryland, in anticipation of our approaching disbandment, do hereby solemnly make and publish this, our last will and testament: First: We will to Mr. Schott, our beloved Principal, all our devotion as a whole, because we know that through his pretentious sternness only, we have been able to accomplish the impossible. Second: We will to our Faculty our everlasting love and affection for having so safely guided us through those four struggling years of work which was so necessary for our graduation from this institution. Third: We will to the Junior class our reserved seats in Assembly, hoping that they will regard them as sacred as we did, and refrain from scratching or disfiguring them in any way. Fourth: We will to the Sophomore class our dignity, superior wisdom, and knowledge (accumulated through experience), for the different ways to “skip” school and present the necessary excuses. Fifth: We will to the Freshman class our heartiest wishes that their class be as successful in high school activities as our class has been. Sixth: We bequeath to the entire Student Body our sincere regret for having to depart from old R. H. S. never to return within its portals again as students. Seventh: It is our special wish and a last request that the following items shall receive strict attention and consideration and be duly carried out: Calvin Linton wills his command over “eloquent languages” to Catherine Howes. Edgar Gartner leaves to Milton Brown his talkativeness. Eleanor McAtee wills her lack of conceit to Preston Steam. Eugene Russell presents his infectious laugh to Mary Feeny. Pauline Counselman wills her politeness to Mary E. Farmer. Margaret Bennett wills her irrepressible disposition to all the mischief makers in general and to Inky Reed in particular. Mary Gettings bestows her love letters to Mary Penn. Mabel Snapp wills her freckles to Stokes Moulden. Louise Norris wills her sincere admiration for History to Helen Lowe. Elsie Jackson wills her size four shoes to Earl Weaver. Page Thirty-one T ■: R () C A K T Jack Lake gives his “citizenship pins” to Joe Fisher “to have and to hold until some girl do them part.” Helen Butts wills her typing ability to Amelia Farmer. Diautha Bowie wills her good standing with Mr. Norris to Joe Claggett. Beatrice Fisher wills her heart troubles to Hilda Starkey. Robert Dutrow bequeaths his accumulation of jokes to Jean Pack. George Bennett wills his bright ideas to Joe Steinberg as a help to think up more mischief. Margaret Huntington wills John Melton her esteem. Karl Becker leaves Carl Darby his center position on the basketball team. David Maughlin bestows his classic profile and ingenious grin to Bob Beall. Elsie Windsor wills her newly acquired growth of hair to Ruth Hoskin- son. Edna Fisher gives her fainting ability to Shirley Prescott. Madeline Beavers wills her reducing recipe to Adene MafTett. Francis Ingalls wills Lillian Myers his devotion. Marian Speare wills to Rose Williams her chewing gum. Carol Snyder wills to Woodrow Himelright her leadership. Miriam Pasma leaves her gracefulness to Josephine Keys. Anna Linthicum wills her “come-hither” look to the up-and-coming sheik, Francis Leahy. Martha Ricketts wills her “see-all, know-all” concentration to Julia Tyler. Harlan Will commissions his unique basketball ability to Joe Starkey. Alvin Perkins wills bis love for making announcements before the Assembly to Theodore Pasma, who needs a little encouragement along that line. Evelyn Beane wills her position as Miss Murphy's assistant to Marjorie Chapman. Ruth Chapman bequeaths her love for western stories to Joe Peace. Ruth Gaither wills her dainty slippers to Ann Bailey. Dorothy Johannes wills her “giggles” to David Hiekerson. Margaret Kanode wills her famous smile to Mary Phillips. Edna Lowry bestows her “pep” on Frances DeLashmutt. Mildred Mackay gives her cosmetics to Theresa Coleman. Helen Miles wills her “noisiness” to Irvin Brooke. Margaret Norris wills her grouch to Ramona Pauley. Eleanor Pope wills her banking ability to Nellie Mao Norris. Audrey Pugli-bequeaths her stenographic genius to Edith Stiles. Ruby Shipe wills her unique figure to Lucy Knight. Rebecca Simms wills her personality to Betty Moulden. Edith Whalen bequeaths to Marshall Mason her absent excuses. Charles Israel wills to Margaret Lohr his knowledge of “Hamlet.” Walter Johnson wills to John Claggett his worldly wisdom. This will was written and sworn, on this eleventh day of June in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and thirty-one. in the presence of the following witnesses: M A KG A R ET Be X X ETT, Edna E. Hauke. Signed: Senior Class of 1931. Payc Thirty-two Junior Classes THE R0CKET Junior Class Virginia Barnsley Velma Barr (Mis Beall Robert Beall Ella Bennett Schley Bowie Irvin Brooke Milton Brown Edith Carey Majorie Chapman Gertrude Clagett John Clagett Joseph Claggett Ethel Connelly Theresa Coleman Ruby Curtis Margaret Dronenburg Mary Farmer Amelia Fanner Lee Fisher Joseph Fisher Melvin Fink Margaret Loiir. Rose Williams. Harriet Lewis. Miss Pyle Mr. Norris Joseph Pease Ruth Pratt Shirley Prescott Joseph Price Levi Price Walter Purdum William Reading Franklin Reed Lloyd Reflit Lavinia Rice Natalie Silldorff Walter Snapp Hilda Starkey Edith Stiles Anna Stiles Joseph Steinberg Catherine Sullivan Linwood Thompson Julia Tyler Charles Ward Earl Weaver Edna Fink Edith Koiner Harriet Lewis Ella Linthicum Ruth Lampton Margaret Lohr Helen Lowe Adene Maffett Louise Mainhart Emily .Mark I and Marshall Mason Oda McGaha Charles Merry Betty Moulden Grace Murray Lillian Myers Ruth Nichols Hannah Norris Nellie May Norris Julia Offutt Ramona Pauley Mary Penn .....Prc iden t Vice-President .....Secretary .....Advisers Paul Welsh James Floyd Gertrude Fox Hindu Fraley Oliver Gartner Eugene Gooding Edna Gray Woodrow Himelright Audrey Guy Melvina Henderson Natalie Hicks David Hickerson Ruth Hoskinson Catherine Howes Elsie Jenkins Margaret Jenkins Courtney Jones Dorothy King Josephine Keys Frances Kaiser Lucy Knight Page Thirty-five The Junior “Loud Speakers” President Vice-President Secretary Margaret Lour Rose Williams Harriet Lewis Advisers ,Miss Pyle Mr. Norris he famous Juniors, hilariousness), have tlie school's champions in everything (including made a record worthwhile for themselves this year. As it is impossible to tell everything in detail, we are giving you briefly all the “dope.” One of the first honors to our credit was the fact that Rose Williams and Irvin Brooke were elected as school cheer leaders. (We really should have two “extras” to cheer them.) We are such a large class (quanity and quality too) that we had to he divided into three homerooms. The representatives of Miss Bratt’s room are: Natalie Hicks (first term), Joseph Price (second term). Alternates: Marshall Mason (first term), Natalie von Silldorf (second term). Secretaries: Ramona Pauley (first term), Robert Beall (second term). From Miss Pyle’s room, the representative is Margaret Dronenburg; Alternate, Levi Price and Shirley Prescott, Secretary. Miss Wright’s room of girls elected Margaret Lohr, Representative; Hilda Starkey, Alternate, and Har riet Lewis, Secretary. With hard work, the Volley Ball girls pulled us to victory. The team consisted of Hannah Norris, Josephine Keys, Virginia Barnsley, Nellie May Norris, Harriet Lewis, Ruby (’urtis and Ruth Hoskinson. In Basketball, the girls were likewise on top, the team being composed of Ramona Pauley, Josephine Keys, Ruth Hoskinson, Nellie May Norris, Virginia Barnsley and Edith Carey. The girls, however, don’t do all that is done in the Junior class for the boys have made “heroes” of themselves. Some of our outstanding athletes are Franklin Reed. John Clagett, Joseph Steinberg, Irvin Brooke, Robert Beall, Joseph Price, Charles Ward. Marshall Mason and William Reading. In March can e the “Junior Return Party.” The only way of expressing it is: “It was a knockout.” The “Night Hawks” supplied the music and Izzie” Steinberg gave us an exhibition of professional tap dancing. The Dawson Brothers sang several vocal selections. For the Seniors' favor dance, the first prizes were awarded Margaret Huntington and Margaret Bennett, and Jack Lake and “Nookie” Fisher. The punch bowl was the most popular attraction. We have bright outlooks for the Field Day in May as Bob Beall is an expert high Jumper and “Inky” Reed is the school's champion broad-jumper. At last comes June, pronouncing us full fledged Seniors then------ But don't worry, Juniors, you have to die sometime! Pa je Thirty-six Sophomore Classes 7 F R O C K F T Sophomore Class President Doris Slater Robert Adamson Paul Anders Audrey Anders Georgie Allen Andrew Brown Donald Butt Marcia Barbee Norma Becker Dorothy Bissett Annie Brigham Eva Butt William Case Charles Coleman Francis Claggett Margaret Claggett Carl Darby Dora Virginia Darby Lynnwood Davis Charles Dove John England Brooke Edmonston Elizabeth Fawsett Maurice Floyd Grace Fink Margaret Gartner Helen Gray Warner Gray Carl Hahn Ruth Hunter Vice-President Virginia Darby Advisers Miss Hall Mr. Whitekord Julian Hoskinson Ella Hickerson Sedonia Heagv May Georgie Howard Maynard Hudson Howard Hunter Burton Johnson Frank Jones Hampton Jones Francis Leahy Maurice Leahy Robert Lester Myrtle Lowry John Melton Sidnev Mills Hazel Mills Katherine Myers Richard Moulden Lake McCrossin Sarah Nichols Katherine Norris Ruth Norris Eleanor Nicholson Mary Nicholson Slack Nicholson Margaret Offutt Mary Palmer Theodore Pasma Alex Prescott Secretary John Mei.ton Mary Phillips John Ray Edward Rippeon Herman Runyan Margaret Ray Janet Ray Florence Rice Elberta Rice Marjorie Ramey Hazel Ricketts Louise Springerth George Starkey Joseph Starkey Preston Stearn Mary Ann Slater Doris Slater Hazel Schneider Harry Sehooley Robert Stone Casper Stup Edna Wagner Thomas Weaver Hazel Welch Evelyn Wright Hope Will Fern Will Mildred Watkins Virginia Waters Page Thirty-nine T 11 F R () C A F T The Sophomore “Flashes” W e Sophs decided that, just to be different, which E ach of us are; we would like, in this way to show you our Actions which, during this past year have R aised us to victory and success. Each sharing the joys and sorrows as they came, J eking, if it were the time ami place, showing our sunny side U Itimate elections were first steps to organization— Selecting Doris Slater for President was unanimous. T rusting her to lead us through all difficulties. Satisfaction we found in the work of Virginia Darby, 0 m- Vice-President, and also .John Melton, Secretary. P regressing in work and athletics, helped our point chart. H omerooms were guided by Mr. Whiteford and Miss S tover. Results of the elections in Mr. W hRetard's Home Room were Sedonia H eagy. Representative, and Robert Nichols Alternate; O f course, Rlackie Steam was made Secretary. H ere we have the leaders from Miss Stover’s; the 0 fficers are: Doris Slater, Representative and most P c pular girl in this section; Slack Nicholson was E lected Alternate; little, last, but not least, a Typical efficient secretary, Francis Leahy. O ur party came on Friday the 13th of February, B lit much to our relief all of the evening’s Events went off very well despite the date; M uch to our pleasure, Mr. Schott came 1 n and .added to the party by G ranting us the privilege of H aving the radio for dancing. T ickling his banjo strings, Snookie Moulden Y ielding only music “Snookie” can. S urely anyone who was there can say E very one had a fine time. N ow the year was not made up of 1 nteresting parties and elections, in fact, O ur athletics proved we had many stars. Really, who could ask for a better or more Satisfactory team than us? Page Forty • 'res Ii m a n CI a sses T II E ROC K E T Freshman Class President Vice-President Secretary Franklin Wilson Preston Ray Lloyd Brewer Advisers Mrs. Edwards Mr. Arthur Ernest Allnutt Charles Abert Anne Bailey Betty Bailey Grace Baker Mary Beane Worthington Beane Norman Beane Norman Beacht William Beall Granville Berry John Blood Bernard Brashear Ruth Brooks Paul E. Bennett Paul C. Bennett Anna Boswell Minerva Brake Ruth Brigham Mae Belt Victoria Butt Mary Shaw Brown Lois Brown Martha Burdette Mary Carey Myrtle Carter Harry Carter Louise Crown William Cleveland Donald Collins Dorothy Creamer Humphrey Cissel Daniel Clark Frank Counselman McGill Craver Harry Curtis Helen Davis Lorraine Dronenburg Frances DeLashmutt Ursula Edwards Carlos Floyd Paul Federline Isabelle Fraley Mary Feeny Norman Gettings Wiliam Gandy Aubrey Harmon Helene Harmon Virgil Hottinger Anna Hargett Helen Hill Hilda Hill Helen Howard June Hoyle Jane Hoyle Mary Hawkins Helen Harrison Joe Henderson William Holmes Hope Isherwood Douglas Jones Alton Jones Mozelle Johnson James King Evelyn Krouse Irva Kuster Marian Lohr John Linthicum George Mullican Marcel Mullican Mildred Martz Hilma Merry Mary Mobley Edward Marth Vivian McComas Harry Miles Robert Nichols Clyde Poss Gilbert Pugh William Penn Clara Penn Hilda Page Mark Pratt Isabelle Ray Preston B. Ray John Ray Earnest Rodgers Francis Rube] Evelyn Simms William Steel John Shumaker Mary Nancy Spinks Mildred Stup Charles Springerth Lindon S tot ten Iyer Lois Thompson George Thompson Earl Weddle Ira Ward Barbara Wells Lloyd Whalen James White Claude Williams Craig Woodward Webster Windsor Margaret Walker Clara Ray Waters Modlie Waters Naomi Will Emma Wootton Page Forty-three T H E R O C A E T TKe “Up'Side Down Freshmen” Scene: K. H. S. Time: About S:.r� 0 A. M. Place: Miss Hall's Home Room. Characters: That gang of “Freshies” and a Senior. Freshman A: Say, Francis, what's today? Freshman II: Thursday, Sap. Freshman A: Geemnnee Crickets, T in supposed to-of handed in Fresn-man Rockkt material on Wednesday; if T see the Senior who asked me to do it, will I run? Freshman II: Let’s tix up a swell article, Helen,—you know, try to make it look like we’ve done a lot. Let's see—we didn’t have a party, hut we can put in about the picnic on April 17, and truthfully say that everyone had a good time. Freshman A: And then there’s the first class meeting in October and Mr. Pickett’s “home-roomers” and Mrs. Edwards’ class joined us up here with Miss Hall and Mr. Whiteford advising us. Who was elected besides “Bootie” Wilson, president? Freshman II: Preston Ray as vice-president and Lloyd Brewer as secretary. What else happened? Freshman A: Our famous basketball games with stars too—Preston Ray, Lloyd Brewer, James White. Billy Gandy, “Bootie’ Wilson. And the girls—Francis He Lashinutt. Helen Howard, Barbara Wells, Clara Ray Waters and Naomi Will. But don’t dare write that we lost all the games— just write that they were close ones. Freshman B: Gee, that won’t be enough stuff. Let’s make up something—for instance, say that we gave the Seniors a party. Freshman A: Aw no, that might not go over so big. Why not put some humor? Tell about the time that Lloyd almost knocked Dutrow out in a game and about “Pres” guarding Perkins with his feet. Freshman B: The representatives oughta be mentioned too; Helen Davis was elected from Mr. Pickett’s room, Marion Lohr from Mrs. Edwards’ and Helen Howard from Miss Hall's room. Freshman A: Let’s tell about the time- Say has that Senior been standing there the whole time? Gee. she didn’t hear us, did she, huh? And the Senior smiled a mighty smile Of one who understands; Like he who’s been three years on sea But now’s at last on land. And so the mighty Senior gives us— In this crude conversation of those unnamed. And tells it the way they didn’t want it— But we published it just the same. Page Forty-four Student Council President Vice-President Secretary .Tack Lake, 4A Marian Speare, 4A Hei.en Bi'tts, 40 Adviser Mr. Schott MEMBERS Eugene Russell—Senior Doris Slater—Sophomore Joe Price—Junior Sedonia Heagv—Sophomore Margaret Dronenburg—Junior Helen Davis—Freshman Margaret Lohr—Junior Marian Lohr—Freshman H elen Ho wa rd—Fresh ma n COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Alvin Perkins...................................Assembly Martha Ricketts...................................Patrol Natalie Hicks....................................Library Mabel Snapp......................................Monitor Charles Trettvnian............................Sanitation 11K first election of officers for the Student Council created a wide spread interest among the students. This interest continued throughout the years and helped the Student Council in its success. This organization has accomplished splendid achievements in the school. Besides establishing a democracy and giving the students the advantage of governing themselves, the Student Council has developed leadership. The Student Council is composed of the officers, representatives, who are elected by each home room, and the chairmen of each committee. Page, Forty-six Citizenship Society President Vice-President Secretary Miriam Pasma John Gandy Marian Spkakk Adviser Miss IIacke Rockville high school is called the ‘•School for Citizenship.” This is named because of the Citizenship Society, which is the honor organization of our school. The pupils must put forth one hunderd per cent conduct and attitude, before they are eligible for membership, hence, we consider it an honor and an achievement to be in it. The Citizenship Society has been reorganized into two groups this year. One, the society proper, which takes in all those who have been elected by the Faculty and the society; the other the “Key Council,” which is composed of those who won certificates the previous year and who are still members of the society. The organizing of the Key Council has been a great achievement and event. Under the supervision of Miss I! a like, the society has been a success during 1930-1931. Page Forty-seven The Rockville Hi k School Commercial Bank President Vice-President Secretary Martha Ricketts Edna Fisher Charles Merry Cashier Head Bookkeeper Charles Israel Eleanor Poi-k DIRECTORS Margaret Huntington, 4A Ramona Pauley, 3A Edna Fisher, 4C Joseph Pease, 3C Martha Ricketts, 4C Charles Merry, 3C he Rockville High School Commercial Department Bank celebrated its third anniversary this year. During these few years the bank has received over $45,000 in accounts— which shows rapidly, even small amounts deposited regularly, grow. An increase of from four to five per cent interest was voted by the Board of Directors on all savings accounts. A decrease from sixty to fifty per cent was made in stock dividends. There are now fifty-three stockholders, two hundred ten savings depositors and forty general depositors. The savings account balance is $1,000.14 and the general account balance is $2,551.09. The Capital Stock balance is $120.00, the Undivided Profits, $48.92, and the Surplus, $74.14. There is a balance of $4,107.93 deposited at the Farmers Banking and Trust Company. Page Forty-eight THE R () C K E T Sportsmanship Brotherhood Presiden t Vice-President Secretary Francis Ingalls Jack Lake Helen Butts Adviser Mil Schott years ago a new organization was founded in our school life. It cj was a chapter of the National Organization of the Sportsmanship Brotherhood. Unlike anything we have ever had before, it won instant favor and since, has become one of the best-known organization in our school life. Its motto, “Hay Fair,” has become a golden rule both in school and on the athletic field. This organization, with its firm basic principles, has steadied our school life as no other influence ever has. Its founders and officers are men of national renown and their principles and experiences have been molded into an organization that would fit into school life in a way that its influences would be felt even after school days. In this aim they were successful and gave us tiiis organization with its wonderful foundations. Its basic principles are: Be clean of mind and body. From this beginning, they molded a code of sportsmanship that would make our school days a living influence on our future life. They gave us these fundamentals and left it to ourselves and school, to mold our lives accordingly. For four years this organization has sowed the seeds of sportsmanship and this year it has reaped the seeds of success. From a motto of “Win the game at all costs” we have developed the sportsmanship-like attitude with its motto “Play Fair.” Numerous occasions have proved that its influence is being felt. On the Basketball floor, the profits have been reaped. The coaches of our opponents have time and time again said that the Rockville team is the cleanest and hardest-fighting team they have had the pleasure of playing. Although our “won and lost” column doesn’t show a large percentage of victories, this name of being good sportsmen overshadows our defeats. Time after time our athletes have proven themselves worthy of this trust given us and as a result our name is known all over the county, not as “rough-and-ready” athletes but as a team of good sports working together for good old It. II. S. and not for personal glorv. In our school life, in our studies and on the field of play, this great motto “Play Fair” is dominating, and with it comes the cry for the honor system, the true democratic government. Foresight has been the keystone of success in all lines. It has put evening industry on top and it will put us on top too. Working on this idea, the founders of the Sportsmanship Brotherhood have seen us first as High School students, then as college graduates and finally as citizens, working at our own tasks and earning a living. With this idea in mind, they have tried to model us,—the High School students of today—as the citizens of tomorrow and they have tried to mold our lives to serve our country as well. Par c Forty-nine Sunshine and Shadows EDITORIAL STAFF Editor...................................................Lucy Knight Assistant Editors.........................Miriam Pasma, Carol Snyder Club Reporters..........................Amelia Farmer, Edith Stiles Elementary School— Margaret Bennett Natalie Hicks Margaret Dronenberg Ramona Pauley Society.............................................Emily Marki.and Commercial......................................................Anna Stiles Exchange.......................................................Helen Miles Boys' Athletic.................................................Alvin Perkins Girls’ Activities— Josephine Keys Ruth Hoskinson Rose Williams BUSINESS Business Manager....................................Martha Ricketts Assistants— Marjorie Chapman Virginia Barnsley Advertising.....................................................John Clagett Typists— Mable Snapp, Chairman Edna Fisher Helen Garrett Helen Miles Helen Butts Mary Gettings Dorothy Johannes Faculty Adviser.................................................Miss Wright Page Fifty The Orchestra Piano Emily Mark land Guitar Robert Dutrow Banjo Adrian Fisher Drum8 Stokes Moi'lden Cornet Preston Stearn Clarinet Robert Nichols Joseph Steinberg Violin and Director .Miss Sheehan C7r0 IIKN ! ,e t-a IK‘ ' members for the Orchestra was made in Septem-y her. it was found that the school possessed very little instrumental talent. Having confidence in themselves and being encouraged by the return of their “old reliable,” Adrian Fisher (who came back for Postgraduate work), the members of the Orchestra organized and rapidly came into prominence. The Orchestra continues to perform at various meetings of the Parent-Teacher Association, school plays, and for other occasions. Often, during the lunch periods, they furnish music that the student body may enjoy themselves dancing to its plaintive tunes. It is felt that next year the Orchestra will be “bigger” in numbers (but it will have to be exceptional to be “better”), for there has been organized two instrumental classes at Rockville. One is under the direction of Mr. Hart, representing the Conn Instrument Company of Elkhart, Indiania, and the other is under the guidance of Miss Sheehan, the present Director of the Orchestra. Page Fifty-two The Scribblers’ Club President Mary Farmer Vice-President Teresa Coleman Adviser Miss Stover Secretary Mary E. Palmer he Scril this year ribblers’ Club is a new anil decidedly successful organization ear. It consists of second and third year girls who are interested especially in writing and in literature. Their meetings consist of the reading and criticism of the original pieces of writing handed in by the members once a month. Three members and a critic are appointed for each meeting. They are pledged to support “Sunshine and Shadows” by furnishing material for each copy chosen from the original writings. The Club entertained at Assembly on March 11th, presenting to the Student Body a true picture of their meetings. Their program for that day was concerned with Wordsworth and Shellev and their works. Pane Fifty-thice The Masquers’ Club President Secretary Adviser Marian Si-kare Rose Williams Miss Hall fOiKT up and look under the Masque and you will find the old Dramatic c2 Club of, K. H. S. Our aim is to get the members familiar with the modern plays and play-writers. We feel that we have accomplished much towards acquainting ourselves with modern plays. We have also studied the Art of Making Masques and the lighting effects upon a stage. A very clever one-act play was given for Assembly, “Squaring It With His Boss,” and very cleverly done by Alvin Perkins, Marian Speare, Jack Lake and Franklin Wilson. Then came our big success, “The Goose Hangs High,” a three-act farce given for the school. The characters were represented by Adrian Fisher, Diantha Bowie, Irvin Brooke, Marian Speare, Mable Snapp, Mary Gettings, Edward And, Emily Markland, Eugene Russell, Robert Dutrow, Jean Pack. Hazel Mills and Carvel Diamond. Miss Hall, our careful director, has given us many instructive talks on the art of acting and other interesting topics. Page Fifty-four Feytel Cercle Francais President Secretary Adviser Edward Aud Audrey Guy Miss Wright Tiik Feytel Club, which is the oldest Club in Rockville High School, is C9 named in honor of M. H. Feytel, a professor of English in the Ecole Superior, Bounevile, France. Very interesting material is often received from M. Feytel and is greatly enjoyed by all members of the Club. The Club’s aim is to further the knowledge of classroom French. Much of our time is spent in discussion of the life and customs of the French people. The practicing of “Rosalie,” a French farce, which the Club translated for the purpose of presenting as an Assembly program, has taken up much of our time. Our chief project this year has been the studying of the rules of parliamentary procedure, which we have covered very thoroughly. t l'age Filly-five The Roman Forum President Vice-President Janet Kay Theodore Pasma Adviser Miss Bratt Secretary Elberta Rice % ms year the Roman Forum was under the guidance of Miss Bratt. The motto of this organization is “Lux et Veritas,” meaning “Light and Truth.” The members of the Club have been very successful in acquiring a growing knowledge of the ancient Romans and their customs. This study was made more interesting by pictures, illustrations and especially dramatization. Original cross-word puzzles and poems in Latin have been made also by the members. On May 27. the Forum will present in the Assembly, as their yearly program, three plays—“What’s the Use.” a story of a boy wishing to be a lawyer who thinks “What’s the Use” of taking Latin?—a Latin derivative pageant and a “School Boy’s Dream.” A new pin was selected by the Club this year. It is an open book, representing knowledge with a lighted torch and wreath of laurel in the background. Here on the open pages are the letters R. F„ an abbreviation for Roman Forum. Page Fifty-six The Richard Montgomery History Club President Vice-President Secretary Levi Price Margaret Droxexburg Dorothy King Treasurer Adviser Eugene Gooding Mrs. Edwards Otudy tlio past to understand the present!” The Richard Montgomery History ('lub certainly has lived up to its motto this year, for it has studied and discussed a number of historical facts pertaining to United States history. It has been quite an advantage to the Club to have members from every class in High School because each class is interested in some particular part of history and can contribute some valuable knowledge to programs. The first meetings were given over to a study of the Indians that first settled in America and tracing them up to the present day. A varied collection of Indian relics were brought in and these helped to make the study quite interesting. On Armistice Day the Club presented a program in Assembly, the theme, of which was that Armistice Day should be celebrated not only as the ending of the World War but as the beginning of an era of World Peace. With the Washington and Lincoln programs, our series of programs on prominent Americans and what they have done toward the development of the United States was completed. During the last semester the Club made a study of current topics. These topics were taken from daily newspapers and current history magazines. The Club has tried to create a greater interest in history among the students, and all feel that they have really received some valuable historical knowledge from the programs given each week. Page Fifty-seven The Palette Club President Vice-President Secrctart Ramona Pauley Natalie Hicks Margaret Lour A dviser Miss Sheehan his is tin second successful year of the Palette Club. It is made up {9 only of Art students and admirers of the Arts. The entire time of the ('•lub meeting is devoted to the appreciation and studying of sculpture, painting and the lives and works of great masters. The Palette Club has one great ambition; this is to encourage all of the tine arts among the pupils of the school. This is strongly developed in the classes whereas in the Club, a study and appreciation of the beautiful are intermingled with the social programs. This year the same pin was selected as the one used the preceding year. It is of gold and in the shape of an artist’s palette. This is the symbol of the Palette Club. On February 28, it was the pleasure of the Palette Club to present an entertainment for an Assembly program. All the members took a part and it was enjoyed by all. The program was made up of vocal selections, picture studies and a farce called “Art for Breakfast.” Part of the program was repeated again for the next meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association. Page Fifty-eight The Travel Club President Marshall Mason Vice-President Sccretarif Robert Bball Virginia Sanbowbr Adviser Mr. Norris he Travel Club was organized in Montgomery County High School on |9 tlie ninth day of October, nineteen hundred and twenty-nine. Mr. Norris had the honor of organizing the Club. The membership of the Club is limited to Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores. The Club has through its activities, fostered in its members and others, a promoting of matters relating to travel; spread geographic knowledge; fostered a spirit of brotherhood rather than suspicion among travelers; emphasized the need of good highways, the conservation of natural resources and preservation of historic sites; and the establishment of a closer relationship with the peoples of the world, thus serving the cause of international peace. The meeting of the Club is held every Tuesday, at which topics of interest, such as geographical subjects, life in far-off countries and human nature are discussed. Page Fifty-nine The B. S. T. Club Presideirt Vice-President Secretary Helen Miles Evelyn Beane Elsie Jackson Adviser Miss Pyle costing the B. 8. T. Club is always an unnecessary procedure and the year of 19301931 has proven no exception. The popularity of the Club has been such that a number of students of the Commercial Department have been barred from entrance due to the fact that the full quota of thirty-six students was so quickly obtained. The majority of the members are Seniors and through their interest, the Club meetings have manifested an unusual spirit of enthusiasm. § hould inquiry be made, the initials B. S. T. designate Bookkeeping and Banking, Stenography and Salesmanship, and Typewriting. The second initial has only this year been extended to include salesmanship, for the salesmanship course, though already widely popular, has just been added to the commercial subjects of Rockville High School Commercial Department. rp he Club programs arranged have been varied. (Juest speakers have covered the vocational and cultural aspects of commercial life and the attributes and qualities in demand. Representatives from the various typewriter companies have demonstrated their products. Club members presented several short plays with plots built around the applications and interviews • necessary to obtain a position. All in all, the B. S. T. Club has just concluded a year that the members of the Club of 1931-1932 will find difficulty in surpassing. Page Sixty The Health Club President Vice-President Secretary Margaret Walker Hilda Page Helen Hill Adviser Miss Edmonds he Health Club was organized in September with all Freshmen as members. A great deal has been accomplished bv this Club this year. During the first semester the programs were devoted entirely to health talks given by Miss Margaret Ansdell, Montgomery County Health Nutritionist. Miss Rose England has very graciously consented to give a series of talks too. A most enjoyable activity of the Club was a taffy pull, which was enjoyed by all—Faculty and members alike. The Club also worked out many short plays during the meetings, that each and every member would be impressed that the sole purpose of this organization is to promote “health,” one of the cardinal aims of education. Page Sixty-one The Whirlwind Athletic Club President Vice-President Treasurer Marjorie Chapman Doris Slater Virginia Darby Adviser Mrs. Xutter he Whirlwind Athletic Club is the first girls’ Physical education organ-ization in the school. The aim of the group of girls is to promote sportsmanship and interest in athletics as well as to improve the skill of the participants in each sport. There has been keen competition in all the seasonal sports—Volley Ball, Basketball, Dodge Ball and Hit Ball. Various teams in each sport were chosen with the following winners: Volley Ball—Team Four—Captain Louise Norris. Basketball—Team Two—Captain Audrey Anders. Dodge Ball—Team One—Captain Ruth Norris. Hit Ball—Team One—Captain Louise Norris. In addition to games, exercises have been taken to improve health and posture. Beatrice Fisher has proven one of the best leaders in this sport of the Club work. Louise Norris soon became referee in many of the games because of her ability to make quick and fair decisions. Page Sixty-two The Boys’ Physical Education Club President Carlos Floyd Secretary John Linthicum Adviser Mk. Whiteford he Boys’ Physical Education Club is another new club which was organized under the supervision of Mr. Whiteford. Its objectives were the promoting of clean playing with fellow-men along with a better understanding of the various games. The membership has been restricted to twenty-six because of the limited floor space, but it is thought that the membership will be increased when spring arrives for them: the meetings will be held outside and take the form of competitive games among the members. Various athletic reports from newspapers and magazines have been the chief form of entertainment after the business meetings. Page Sixty-three The Ever-Ready Science Club President Vice-President Secretary Jane Hoyi e Edward Stup William Holmes Adviser Miss Hauke his Clul was organized in the fall of 1028 to take the place of previous Science Clubs. To become acquainted with current topics in Science is the chief object, so the programs have nearly always dealt with discussions of the “Popular Science Monthly” and the “Science News Letter.” During the present year there have been two sets of officers. For the first semester Owings England was President and Margaret Gartner was Vice-President. By means of contests to see which group could put on the most interesting programs, the members found great enjoyment in the entertainments and at the same time been enlightened by the revealing secrets of Science. Paye Sixty-four The Model Aeronautic Club President Francis Leahy Vice-President Secretary Robert Nichols Norman Beacht Adviser Mr. Pickett he Rockville High School Aeronautic Club was organized at the first of the year under the supervision of Mr. Whiteford, but was later transferred to Mr. Pickett, so that Mr. Whiteford could take charge of the Physical Education Club. Many gliders were built and everybody enjoyed the antics of some of the models that were on their trial flight. They flew all over the room, swooping and diving at the members who were watching. Magazines and books were read. Various models and their advantages and their disadvantages were discussed. Tin April Assembly program brought about great activity and renewed interest and furnished the students a very pleasant and profitable hour of entertainment. The display and accompanying minute description of parts of “models” was astounding. The members hope to be pilots some day and see the earth from the air if possible. Although some of the models that have been made were not as good as was hoped: they remind the makers that in all things undertaken one must have some failures. Page Sixty-five r- - The Modern Workers’ Club President Paul Welsh Vice-President .James King Adviser Mr. Arthur Secretary Mark Pratt HE Me (9 the su dern Workers’ Club was organized in 1929. This year it is under supervision of Mr. Arthur. The objectives of the Club are to increase the interest of the pupils and to get a first-hand knowledge of what is required in Industry. In turn, the members discuss the Units that are made in the shop. Another unusual phase of activity is the selection of prominent speakers who acquaint the pupils with a general knowledge of occupations in which they might be interested as a vocation. In the future, the Club hopes to continue the activities of the present along with applying them to practical use. Page Sixty-six Soccer i almy September (lays brought an eager group of soccer candidates out Ion the Soccer tield under the direction of Coach Whiteford. There were a few of last year’s crack squad present, among them being Becker, Reed and Perkins. Hard preparations and long practices made the team ready for the campaign. The “Rockets” took a pre-season practice game from Hyattsvi'lle, 1—0. With this encouragement, they began their campaign. Bethesda was the first victim of their superiority and fighting spirit. The score was 1—0 and this victory was unusual because it was on Bethesda’s 2x4 field. Following this, Sherwood tied them twice; Blair was tied on their own field but administered them their first and only defeat during the season. Later Blair returned and was tied to end the season with two victories, four tied games, aud one loss. The season was of great success when we consider the sportsmanship and fighting spirit developed among the players. The lineup wax: L. O. L. I. C R. I. R. 0. Reed Starkey Dove Lake Gartner L.H. C. H. It. H. Butt Case Craver F F Ingalls Becker Goal Perkins Page Sixty-eight Girls’ Basketball LINE UP SUBSTITUTES Margaret Lour Center Mary Gettings Louise Norris Side Center Rose Williams Margaret Huntington Guard Audrey Anders Margaret Bennett Guard [Capt.) Eleanor McAtee Margaret K a node Forward Harriet Lewis Helen Butts Forward M RS. N17TTER.............Coach OTV r ow that the basketball season is over and we have lost, we wonder Y if our Sportsmanship proved us really among the best of Montgomery County girl basketeers. None can say that the girls did not come to practice with the intention of working for the glory of the school or that we didn’t have a wonderful coach. Though Mrs. Nutter is a new teacher the girls all liked to work with her. Our first game was with Silver Spring at our school and our girls were defeated. Score, 20—10. Next we played Bethesda there. We won 28—13. The third game was played at Sandy Spring. We defeated Sherwood, when we went there to play but they defeated us when they came here. Scores being 27—17 and 27—26, respectively. We were vistors over Bethesda when they came here. Score, 34—21. Silver Spring defeated us there, 44—14, in the next to last game of the season, making themselvs champions of this section of the Countv. Page Sixty-nine Boys’ Basketball O Tor! Pivot! Stop! Pivot! Thus spoke a rather disgusted voice to a group of basketball candidates in the Gym. Mr. Pickett was getting down to fundamentals and he later admitted that he almost lost hope with these same players for a basketball team, but after hard work every day a good team was developed. At Garrett Park, in our tirst game, Georgetown Prep handed us a bad defeat but this was overlooked in further preparation for the county series. After the Christmas holidays, we returned to meet Blair here at the school and lost by a single goal, 17—15. This was a mean loss but the spirit with which the team worked was commendable. At Bethesda we were also “on the floor” and the score ended 25—3 as Becker and Howes left us midway via the foul route. At the Sherwood “cheese-box,” we come into our own and took them for a 34—17 beating and later at Rockville played a “whale” of a game to beat them 27—17. It was against Bethesda that we rose to real heights and it was only an overtime period that resulted in our defeat by a single point, 20—19. On the Blair floor we were beaten 2]—]•{ by a noticeable superior team. At the third annual Tournament, Poolesville was beaten in the tirst game and the first half, we led our old rivals, Blair, with a score of 9—8, but soon withered under a last half rally and dropped the game 27—13. The team, although never definitely picked as to guard, stood thus: (Forwards) Perkins, Lake, (Center) Becker, (Guards) Howes, Starkey, Garner, Gandy, with Pasma, Darby, And and Anders making up the substitutes. Page Seventy The “Skyrockets” '■ s-'hb light weight team was lighter this year tlian last. But they made (Q}np for their size with fight. They came to pratcice every morning at eight o’clock and Mr. Norris would show them new plays and passes. The boys playing on the team were Francis Leahy (Capt.), .Joe Starkey, Stokes Moulden, Preston Kay, Lloyd Brewer Carter, Franklin Wilson, Jean Pack, William Gandy, Slack Nicholson, Joe Steinberg, James White, Preston Stearn and Walter Snapp. They played Georgetown Prep four games and won one and they played Takoma Silver Spring four games and won two, making a total three won and five lost. The team showed outstanding Sportsmanship and played very clean basketball which gave the Rockville team many new friends on both teams played. 1‘ige Seventy-one Baseball CJT ssistant Coach Abell A. Norris, .!r., called for candidates for a crack baseball team and received fine results. Members of last year’s squad reporting were: Markland, Steinberg, Earp and several others. After several weeks of practice the team was picked. It was a strong combination, the best in the county. The lineup included a fine infield, the kind that seldom slips a cog; it included Markland or Wright at first, Gandy at second, that flashy spark plug in short, none other than Earp, and our genial friend, Jim Darby, at the hot, corner. In the outfield we find Steinberg, Case and Maughlin or Wootton and, later in the season, “Inky” Reed. This bunch supplied a good deal of the Club’s punch. Able pitching put the “Rockets” up in the world. Markland and his batting mate, Perkins, turned in many creditable performances. When Markland was not starring in the box, Becker and Maughlin were taking their turns. The season ended and we had a reasonably creditable record. The newcomers on our schedule were Woodward, Charlotte Dali, and Friends, while the others were Silver Spring, Poolesville, Sandy Spring, and Gaithersburg. The final standing was—won 10 and lost 5 games, making a total of 20 won and 7 lost for the two years Mr. Schott has coached the team. 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MONTGOMERY AVE., ROCKVILLE Phono Roelc 244 FREE DEMONSTRATIONS Compliments of VILLA ROMA Buick, Oakland, Pontiac and Ford Sales and Service Gaithersburg, Maryland Battery Service Free Air Service Cars Washed General Repairing on All Cars When in need call: Office: Gaithersburg 72 Residence: Gaithersburg 161-J W. LAWSON KING, Manager Compliments of EUGENE B. GINGELL Registered Plumber Plumbing and Heating Phone 202 Rockville, Md. COMPLIMENTS OF Mr. and Mrs. Z. R. HUNTINGTON THE TEMPLE SCHOOL, Inc. Emphasizing Individual Instruction in Business and Secretarial Training Member of the National Association of Accredited Commercial Schools 1420 K STREET. N. W. NATIONAL 3258 WE DO NOT SOLICIT Hours: 7.30 to 7.00 Work Done in Booth Saturday: 7.30 to 10.30 By Appointment SPORT MART FLEMING'S BARBER SHOP AND Washington's Leading Sport Store BEAUTY PARLOR 914 F STREET. N. W. PERMANENT WAVING and FINGER WAVING Courteous Service WASHINGTON. D. C. Phone: Rockville 289 A. D. Fleming. Prop. Chicken. Steak and Baked Country Ham Dinners JOSEPH N. STARKEY a Specialty. Reservations can be made for Card Parties. Accommodations for Tourists. DIXIE TAVERN Civil Engineer and Surveyor Opposite Court House A La Carte. Table d’Hote: also Club Breakfasts Phone 165 Rockville. Md. and Luncheons, 35c to 50c Phone Roclc. 78 ROCKVILLE. MD. COMPLIMENTS OF ALBERT M. BOUIC The Standard Ring For Montgomery County High School IS MADE EXCLUSIVELY BY J. V. MULLIGAN 1110 F STREET, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Alumni Rings Now Ready Standard Onyx or Your Birthstone 100+ Our entire organization joins in extending thanks to the Schools and Colleges whom we are serving and have served in the past. Their number has increased from year to year, making this, 1931, our banner year, with almost IOO staffs having placed their contracts and confidence with us. 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