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

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The ROCKET REGINALD JAMES DARBY I here is flattery in friendship Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer (Varsity) 2, 3, 4; Patrol Committee 2, 3; History Club (Treasurer» 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Bank (Secretary of Directors) 4; Class Basketball 3, 4; Assembly Committee 4. Jim s flashing personality has won for him many friends. As a director for the bank, he proved to have excel- lent ability. We shall always remember him as a staunch supporter in every- thing he undertook. ELLA MAE DORSEY “ have heard her reported to be a woman of an invincible spirit B. S. T. Club 3. 4; Rocket Staff 4; Sunshine and Shadows 4; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 4. HI la Mae has a very quiet manner, but those who have reached beyond this outward reserve are benefited by her out- standing qualities: unselfishness and companionship. Her friendship is hard to secure, but once attained is invalu- able. for as a friend there is none better than Ella Mae. We wish her success. WILLIAM HAMPTON EARP High ranks the athlete in the hearts of his fellow men. Track 1, 2. 3. 4; (Varsity) Baseball 2, 3, 4; Inter- class Baseball 1, 2; (Varsity) Basketball 3. 4; (Var- sity) Soccer 2. 3, 4; Citizenship Society 2. 3; Fresh- man Club 1; Science Club 2; B. S. T. Club 3, 4; Sunshine and Shadows 3; Rocket Staff 4; Assembly Committee 3. 4. “Ham’’ is a good, safe bet for athletic honors. Ever since the first, he has gone into every contest coming out “over the top” through sheer grit and fight. LOUISE MATTHEWS FAWLEY ' Modern ways are so alarming Health Club 2. 3; Commercial Club 3. 4; Sports- manship Brotherhood 4; Citizenship 2, 3. Serious at times, mischievous at other times, always ready to help her class- mates. is Louise. Through it all. she goes smiling. We hope that her willing- ness to help and her smiling disposition will always bring her friends as they have done in High School. 13

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The ROCKET WOODROW WILLIAM BENNETT “How happily he lives, how well beloved. Track 2. 3; Soccer (Y’arsity) 3, 4; Science Club 2; B. S. T. Club 3. 4; Rocket Staff 3. His radiant smile and happy disposi- tion have won for him many friends. Whatever the situation, he manages to smile his way through, and is always ready to lend a helping hand. A fellow after the worth-while—we know that “Curly” will rise above the ordinary in the achievement of his ambitions. WILLIAM JOSEPH BODINE My wealth is health and perfect ease.” History Club 1; Science Club 2; Director of Bank 3; Bookkee|»er of Bank 4; Tiack 1, 2, 3. Joseph is rather quiet but he seems to have made a go” of what he has undertaken. Director of the bank last year, and bookkeeper this year seem to insure him a banking position in life. He has been extremely active in athletics too. being one of our leaders. PRISCILLA CATHERINE BURDETTE “A scholar and a ripe, good one, exceed- ingly fairspokeq. and persuading. Caesar Club 2; Fcytcl Cercle Francais 3, 4; Rocket Staff 2, 4; Dramatic Club 3; Citizenship Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3, 4; Library Committee 3; Sunshine and Shadows 4. We didn’t realize at first what we would find behind Priscilla's demure little face. Strength of character and a true and sincere nature, have made for her a host of friends. In all school activities “Jumps” may be counted “among those present.'” ALFRED CHRISTIE “Prithee. why so mute!” Rocket Staff 1, (Business Manager) 4; History Club 2; Fcytcl Cerclc Francais 3. 4; Latin Club 3; Class Baseball 3; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 4. His good nature, efficiency, effort and sportsmanship make Alfred well liked by all. His efficient work as Business Manager of the Rocket has helped to make it a success. Laughter and work is a good combination when it can be put to such use as Alfred has put it. 12

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The ROCKET ADRIAN FISHER Art is long, time is fleeting.” Orchestra 3. 4; Fey tel Cercle Francais 3, 4; His- tory Club 2; Baseball 3. 4; Art Editor of Rocket 2, 3. 4; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3, 4; Citizenship Society 1, 2, 3. Adrian possesses both musical talent and artistic ability. He makes good use of his gifts. The way he plucks his banjo and sketches pictures makes us marvel. We certainly are lucky to have such a person in our class and we wish him the best of luck always. DOROTHY DeLYTE FISHER She sat like patience on a monument.” Citizenship Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Feytel Cercle bran- caise 3. 4; Caesar Club 2; Student Government 2; Rocket Staff 4; Sanitation Committee 2; Library Com- mittee 3. 4; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 4. “Dot ’ is a type we all appreciate; never too tired to do her part. Her in- exhaustible supply of cheer has aided many of us. “Dot” is a splendid friend to have and her unfailing good humor is a trait that has made her a popular member of our class. JOHN DALLAS GANDY 44Men of few words are the best.” Chairman Sanitation Committee 4; Assembly C om- mittee 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer (Varsity) 2. 3. (Captain) 4; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 2, 3, (Vice- President) 4; Basketball (Varsity) 2, 3, 4; B. S». T. Club 3. 4; History Club 1, 2; Citizenship 1, 2, 3, (Vice-President) 4; Rocket Staff 4; Science Club 1, 2; Baseball (Varsity) 1, 2, 3. 4. No matter what the sport may be. we find Johnny standing aloft as one of the star athletes of our school. His fine spirit of sportsmanship has helped win for R. H. S. many victories. LAURA RACHEL GARDNER “When you feel like singing, sing.” Citizenship Society 1, 2. 3. 4; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3, 4; Caesar Club 2; Feytel Cercle Fran- cais 3; Palette Club (President) 4; Dramatic Club 2. 3; Student Government 2: Class 3: Bank (Vice- President) 4; Track 2. 3; Touch-Down Pass Ball (Varsity) 2, 3; Patrol Committee 4; Rocket Staff 4. Laura typifies the girl of varied inter- ests. She is successful in everything, as her splendid record shows. We know that her smile will be her passport through life as it has been through her school days. 14