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

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The ROCKET ALBERT ELLSWORTH PAULEY '‘Life is judged by action not words ’ Citizenship Society 1; Science Club 2; Commercial Club 3. 4; Cashier of Bank 4; Rocket Staff 4; Patrol Committee 4; Track 2. Everyone has his place in life and Ellsworth, we are sure, will find his niche in the business world. As a cashier of the bank he has been a success and his part in other interests has been an active one. BRUCE POOLE PHILLIPS “Before him he sees his life over all.” Commercial Club 3, 4; History Club 2; Sports- matmhip Brotherhood 4. Bruce believes in the eloquence of silence. He goes about his work without display or unnecessary confusion. We know that beneath his reservedness he holds the knowledge he has acquired and will find an unusual place in what- ever part of the business world he enters. WILLIAM WORTHINGTON PUMPHREY “Large was his bounty and his soul sincere.” Science Club 2; Caesar Club 2; Citizenship So- ciety 1. 2, 3. 4; History Club 3, (President) 4; Rocket Staff 2, 3. (Crculaton Manager) 4; Manager Baseball (Varsity) 3; Manager Basketball (Varsity) 4; Soccer (Varsity) 4. Worthington’s motto is “We finish what we undertake” and his activities show that this has been carried out during his High School career. “Bar- reller” is energetic and versatile. Success for him is undoubtedly assured. MARY EVELYN PURDUM “Laugh, friends, laugh! 'Tis laughter that makes one grow.” Sunshine and Shadows Staff 4; Rocket Staff 4; Dramate Club 3, 4; Commercial Club 3; Science Club 2; Bank Director 3. One of the jolliest happy-go-lucky girls of '30 is “Doc.” She is always merry and full of fun. but these out- ward semblances conceal a serious mind. She enters into the school work enthus- ing others with her earnestness and zeal. 19

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The ROCKET ELIZABETH LOUISE MONTGOMERY “Serene and resolute and still 9 Citizenship Society 1, 2, 3. 4; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3; Keytcl CercJe Francais 3, 4; Caesar Clui» (Treasurer) 2. In Elizabeth we find a very quiet character but who at times can be as mis- chievous as anyone. She has proven to be a true friend to all of us. Libby is always willing to lend a helping hand wherever needed. SARA ELIZABETH MOONEY “For she is u;ise. if I can judge of her. Citizenship Society 1, 2, 3. 4; Caesar Club 2; Keytcl Cercle Francais 3; (President) 4; Dramatic Club 3; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3, 4; ‘R” Club 3; Chairman of Monitor Committee 4; Student Gov- ernment 3, 4; Field Ball 1; Track 1, 2. 3; Volley Ball (Varsity) 2, 3; Hit Ball 4; Basketball (Varsity) 4; Rocket Staff 2, (Editor-in-chief) 4. ‘Mooney” is always at the front in activities, whether athletic or academic. Her capabilities were recognized from the beginning, and she has held an im- portant place in R. H. S. and in our hearts. CHARLES ELMER ORME “Firm of word. Rocket Staff 4; I'atrol Committee 3, 4; Citizen- ship Society 3; Class Baseball 4; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3. 4; Track ,3; Commercial Club 4. As an efficient member of the Patrol Committee. Elmer becomes an impor- tant member of the Senior Class. Though we have only had two years to get acquainted with Elmer and his ways, we have found that he entered with vigor into all activities and made a success of them. HAZEL OWINGS ”Modest. get withal an elf. Citizenship 1, 2, 3, 4; Fcytel Ccrclc Francais 3, (Secretary) 4; Caesar Club 2; Sportsmanship Brother- hood 3. 4; Rocket Staff 3, 4; Student Government 3. 4; Hit Ball (Varsity) 4; Basketball (Varsity) 3; Track 1. 2, 3. Hazel goes in for a “bit” of every- thing, making a success in almost any- thing she undertakes. Her sunny dispo- sition and readiness to do her part in school life have made her many friends, and her varied interests promise a rich, interesting future. 18

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The ROCKET MARY VIRGINIA PURDUM What stature is she of? Just as high as my heart Field hall (Varsity) I; Track 1, 2; Rocket Staff 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; History Club 2; B. S. T. ( iub 3; Sunshine and Shadows 4. Mary is one of the jolliest members of our class. She has put in many hours upon her studies and at the same time never lost interest in all school ac- tivities. She found a welcome place in the hearts of her classmates from the very beginning. JAMES EWELL SHEWBRIDGE Music hath its charms. Orchestra 3, 4; Fcytcl Ccrcle Francais 3, 4; Science Club 2; Soccer 4; Class Basketball 3, 4; Rocket Staff 4; Citizenship Society 4; Sportsmanship Brother- hood 3. 4; Sanitation Committee 3, 4. Jimmie's personality has won for him a host of friends. Elis musical ability is not to be overlooked as he is one of the “stand-bys” of the Orchestra. Good sportsmanship and earnest endeavor plus his winning ways make Jimmie liked by all of us. CATHERINE IRENE SMALL Apprehend nothing hut jollity. Student Council 1. 2; Citizenship Society 1, 2, 3; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3. 4; Rocket Staff 3, 4; Commercial Club 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4; History Club 1, 2. “Can't you just hear “Caddie giggle? However, although “Caddie is happy- go-lucky type, she can be serious as is shown by her scholastic record. Best of luck to you “Caddie! ISADORE JACK STEINBERG From the crown of his head to the sole of his feet, he is mirth.,, Soccer (Varsity) 3. 4; History Ciub 2; Patrol Committee 4; Sanitation Committee 3; Baseball (Var- sity) 3. 4; B. S. T. Club 4; Citizenship Society 3; Rocket Staff 3. 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. We have often wondered how so much pep, pluck and personality could belong to one person. Our first knowl- edge of “Issie gave us that impression and we’ve kept and added to it through the years as we grew to know him better. 20