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

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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

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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 IDA MAE STILES “Work, work, work—my labour never flags! Feytel Cercle Francais 4; Health Club 1. 2, 3; Citizenship Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Sportsman- ship Brotherhood 4. When once you know this demure little maid you know that you have found a friend. If effort brings suc- cess. Ida should have all the success in the world, for surely the effort that she puts forth in all her works should be rewarded. HAZEL IRENE STONE “Modest doubt is called the beacon of the Wise. Science Club 2; Commercial Clui» 3, 4; Citizenship Society 2, 3; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 4. Hazel is a person who would make anyone a staunch friend. Although she is modest and quiet, she is one whose disposition is the kind that is seldom found. Unselfishness and kindness are just two of the qualities which make her so well liked. HELEN CLARK TYLER Merry as the day is long. Citizenship Society 3; Hit Ball 4; Caesar Club 3; Track 3; Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3, 4; Palette Club 4; Rocket Slaflf 4. ‘'Lefty is just brimming over with pep and laughter—a great cure for the blues. Our only regret is that we haven't always had her with us, for she has only been in our midst for the past two years. DOROTHY BELL WALKER With gentle yet prevailing force Intent upon her destined course. Citizenship Society 1. 2, 3, 4; History Club 2; Hit Ball (Varsity) 4; Science Club 3; Dramatic Club 4; Student Government 3, 4. Dorothy Bell came to us in the first year and in her we found a cheerful, happy-go-lucky classmate. Her bright smile makes every one else feel happy. Good Luck to you, Dot” Bell! 21