Chestertown High School - Dragon Yearbook (Chestertown, MD)

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The sen1or class h1gh school When we lost of the strangers one 1n the class SENIOR CLASS HISTCRY of 19118 has enjoyed the pleasure of going through four years of unforgettable life in first started as freshmen, the bullding and many of the people were strange to us were the teachers, but it was not long before they became very good friends of each took a few days to explore and learn the rooms of the school, but everyone felt good to bem h1gh school because we had heard so much about it from the older students Soon we elected class officers to take charge of the buslness matters of the class Their duties were very few 1n our fresh man year Mr Hartinet, the music lnstructor, was named as our class sponsor After we s ent about two months :Ln hlgh school we decided to entertain the school by givlng a dance P It was very successful Everyone sald the Rats , that 18, the Freshman Class, really knew how to make everyone happy Then came Chrlstmas, one of the most lmportant times of the year We had a Christmas party and every one engoyed lt throughly .After the party we had a treasure hunt which was gmven to the students who sold magazmes the month before A few from our class were lucky One of our best friends, Mr Blades, was taken very 1ll during the Christmas vacatlom He didn't re- 11171 to school arnfmore, but he recovered from his 1l1.ness after a perrod of time Then sprn ng came and everyone went out for athletlcs Our Freshman class had a softball team Durlng the last part of that school year we gave another dance In May somethlng happened that few of us wlll ever forget V E Day wlth Europe Iur Martlnet organlzed an orchestra to play at graduatlon This orchestra included some of our class Then came summer, the t1.me of the year that most of us l1ke We partlcularly engoyed this summer be cause before the school year opened, V J Day came, endlng World War LI In September we were ready to face the next year of school Our ivophmore year opened nth welcane to the 1n comlng Freshmen We lost our name as Rats and it was given to the new Freshmen school with One of we had other teams the main clubs is the Press Club wh1ch published the Reflector Many of us J0ll'l8d that club the tradit1ona.l class plcnic at the close of the year It was held at Tolchester As Junlors we began to feel a little more grown up he had a few more responsibilities When we ordered our class pms and rlngs, we were very happy It made us feel more a part of the school Durlng that year we had a varlety show whlch was g1ven by the talented students of our school Many from our class part1c1pated The spectators sa1d that they thoroughly enjoyed the show we were not an unusual class because we had v ry d1ff1cult money problems The money was needed for the Jun1or and Senlor Prow It is customary for the Juniors to gzve that dance to the Seniors May 2 was the date of the Jun1or and Sen1or dance It w1ll always be remembered by all who attended t The Prom was held at the Chester Yacht and Country Club It was the first formal dance that many of us had ever attended Soon another group of seniors graduated and we knew that we were next After we had our annual class picnlc, graduatlon t1me had agaln arrlved The next year we went back to school September L4 It was not l1ke the other years because it was our last year we reallzed this would be the last year of happiness with the kind teachers that have helped us through four years Mrs Lambden became the advisor of our class after lr lartlnet resigned at the end of the Junior year Mary Chesney was the class president, Billy Burris, the v1ce president, Nancy Usilton, the secretary, and Bobby natcherson, the treasurer The b1g thought of the year was the Dr Successful publication needed cooperation from everyone 1n the Senior Class The Dragon Staff was se ected and the teachers help ed them greatly The next social event on our list was our senior dance We decided to have a dinner-dance at the Ches- ter Yacht and Country Club 7 ' . It ' ' t . ' ' . Due to the close of the war we started new activities. We were allowed to play games away from our i . 0 . t - ' gon. - l

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HELEN IESSELL HARLIN IHALAND Helen likes to be friends with everyone, for she 'Holly' ls sn impetuous sort of person who is is that kind of a girl Her interests seem to serious one minute and bubbling over the next drift toward the making of a good housewife, or She adds life to my gatherlng and can always she has spent much of her time working :Ln the be depended on to listen to your troubles with schoo1's cafeteria There has been time for other a sympathetic ear things, as can be accounted for by those who know her as a good companion THCHAS 'WHEAT IILLIAK IHEAT 'Sticks' is the mametay of practically a.'L1 the 'Billy' is always ready to participate in athletic teams because no matter what the game, he any sport that may be in season His care is always in there fighting to win He is well free manner and ready smile have made a known, in and out of class, for his boundless en place for him among hls schoolmates ergy and hearty voice JCE WILTBANK Joe's likeable caprice, pleasing personality, and ability to make friends give him a place :Ln the hearts of many These are ammg the merits which make his company appreciated 16 J bk nf?

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We had a 'Senior Preview which showed the talents of the seniors in review. It was held at William Smith Hall. Everyone complimented us on the performance. Dr. Robinson, our music teacher, presented a minstrel show. Everyone anticipated great singing and funny gags. Again, the cast included many members of our class. A committee of seniors helped -decide the entertainment at the teen age dances held at the Tire Hall ans sponsored by the Rotary Club. borne boys have returned to Chester-town high School from the Army and NSVY. We Plmned a trip to Washington, D. C., to visit the House of Representatives, tts Senate, and other places of interest. This was under the supervision of Miss Riches, the P. O. D. instructor. We were very happy to have as our guests .three youthful visitors from Scandinavian countries. Kent County, Maryland, was the only Eastern Shore bounty acting 33 host to the foreign students. They dis- cussed their attitude concerning our country and answered many questions that were asked by other stu- dents. Soon we will be practicing the class play which will draw us closer to the end of our career in school Now we anticipate commencement and the alumni dance When we first came into high school we thought we had four long years ahead, but now, as we look back lt seems like avery short time we have spent in the Uhestertown nigh School it hardly seems possible that we will really be graduated this year The memories of school days will stay with us forever e older folks say that the happiest year of our life are those during school we didn't believe them at first but now that statement is becoming more true every day 18 . . . l . . 0 . u u s N 9 , . . . Th . . . . Q f , Q . . x - S o . A 4, r . S me V! , . A I v A ' ,- r., Y f La ' . an l ' ' -,Q a 4 ' - he ' . K - KW . 2 ,E 49 , l X