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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1936 volume:

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Richard Montgomery High School has been esteemed throughout the county, state, and union because of its advancement in the field of safety. This year for the first time we have added the position of Secretary of Safety to our school cabinet. Motion pictures have been taken here because of the ideal fire escape system, efficient patrol, and other means of safeguarding the students of this school. And so, in order to add interest to the perusal of the following pages, we request that the readers bear in mind the above mentioned facts which will more clearly portray to you one of the ideals of this school and its year book. We hope that in the future Richard Montgomery will be known as The School for Safety as well as The School for Citizenship. WE DEDICATE this book with sincere good wishes to Mrs. Fern D. Schneider. As the county supervisor of high schools since 1930, she has done much for which we are grateful. She has done her best to maintain the standards of the school both while teaching here at Richard Montgomery and while acting as supervisor. With a Master's Degree from George Washington, she is quite able to do her job capably. She has always had many friends around the school among both students and faculty. Always we see her as one who has a cheery word and a pleasant smile. y l t, O C X TO MR. SCHOTT we dedicate this page in appreciation ot the wonderful help he has given us all on the way through our high school careers. He has won for Richard Montgomery High School the honor of being known the state over as one of the most outstanding schools in Maryland. He is the chairman of the Safety Committee of Montgomery County and has made many noticeable and splendid improvements in this line. We are proud of our class and we are proud of our school, but most of all we are proud of our outstanding principal who has devoted twelve years in teaching and piloting the courses of the citizens of tomorrow. fcCULTY The faculty of Richard Montgomery High School is one of which any school in the country may well be proud. We, the students, who have come to know each one of them intimately, feel ourselves very fortunate in having so fine a teaching staff. Their willingness to help and the understanding manner in which they teach have placed them high in the estimation of every pupil. They have given unsparingly of their time and energy. They have done everything within their power to assist those of us, who, for various reasons, may have fallen behind in our work. Their relationship with the student body has not been superior nor have they looked down upon us in any manner. True, they are not perfect, but all are quick to recognize their short-comings, and try to overcome them. They can take a joke and will laugh at any good one told on themselves. But their classes are by no means disorderly. Studies are approached in a quiet manner, explained clearly and tested fairly. The faculty has gained the highly deserved praise of Mr. Schott and other officials of the County and State Boards of Education. They have done much to improve conditions and to place Richard Montgomery High School in the class of a model school. We, the student body, salute them for the human beings they are. the rocket ROCKET STAFF STAFF FOR THE first time work in various departments of the Rocket has been made a school project. The selling of ads and subscriptions was handled by the Salesmanship Class, under the direction of Mrs. Prince, while the Senior Art Class produced the block prints which grace our divisional pages. This plan of work has been most satisfactory and we hope to continue it in future years. In the editorial division we find a small but capable Rocket staff. Under the guidance of Mrs. Holmead, a yearbook of which we are quite proud has been published. Only the cooperation and interest in the yearbook which has been shown by the students as well as the staff, has made such a successful one possible. We give to you the 1936 Rocket. Adolph Gude Walter Higgins Robert French Jean E. McCurdy Ruth Ramsdell Ellie Ramsdell Elizabeth Gude Jack Ochsenreiter Eugene Ochsenreiter Mary Henderson Eileen Jackson Frank Davis Roland Banks Billie Clark Helen Wolfe Eugene Waters Mildred Payne Margaret Dayhoff Marian Cleveland Lucille Clagett Margaret Case THE ROCKET G. ANKNEY L. Barber R. Beard A. Cecil R. Cissel GEORGE R. ANKNEY Basketball, 3, Soccer, 3, Glee Club, 3; President of History Club, 3; First Aid Club, 3; President of Home Room, 3; Baslcetball, 4; Baseball, 4; President of Glee Club, 4; Dancing Club, 4; Shop Club, 4; Court Baliff, 4; Representative, 4; The manly part is to do with might and main what you can do. REGINALD S. BEARD Reggie Sportsmanship Brotherhood, 3, 4; Citizenship Society, 3, 4, Dramatic Club, 3, 4, Ping Pong Club, 4, Chess and Checker Club, 4; Dancing Club, 4; Clerk of Court, 4; Rocket Staff, 4; Senate, 3, Tide Staff, 4; Vice-President of Ping Pong Club, 4; Play, 4. Wit and Wisdom are bom with a man. LEROY W. BARBER “Bobby Soccer, 3, 4, Baseball, 3, 4; Patrol, 3, 4; Track, 3. True greatness is first of all a thing of the heart. ANICE LEE CECIL President of Handicraft Club, 4; Cheering Club; Cheer Leader, 4; Dancing Club. “The grass stoops not, she treads on it so lightly. RUTH GRIFFITH CISSEL “Piggie Ping Pong Club, 4; Dancing Club, 4; Emily Post Club, 4; “She is pretty to walk with, witty to talk with, and pleasant, too, to think on. THE ROCKET L. Clagett M. Cleveland I. Creamer W. Davis M. Dayhoff LUCILLE T. CLAGETT Cile Senator, 4; Secretary of Glee Club, 4; Dancing Club, 4; Associate Judge, 3; Cabinet, 4. “She smiled and the shadows departed. WILLIAM E. DAVIS Chess and Checker Club, 3, 4; Boxing, 3, 4; Sunshine and Shadow Staff, 4; Shop Club, 4; Dancing Club, 4; Stage Property Committee, 3, Debating Club, 4. His bundle of habits is tied with a wide band of humour. MARIAN ELIZABETH CLEVELAND “Susie President of Bank, 4; President of Glee Club, 4; Basketball, 3, 4; Secretary of Dancing Club, 4; Governor of Class, 3; Volley Ball, 3; Clerk Senate, 3, 4; Sunshine and Shadow Staff, 3, 4; Tide Staff, 4, Rocket Staff, 3, 4; Sportsmanship Brotherhood, 3, 4. “True to her work, her words, her friends. IRENE CREAMER “Enie Secretary Physical Education Club, 3; Vice-President Home Nursing Club, 4; Dancing Club, 4; Glee Club 4. “Wise to resolve, and patient to perform. MARGARET DAYHOFF “Sis Glee Club, 4; Handicraft Club, 4; Cashier of Bank, 4; Dancing Club, 4. “She doeth little kindnesses which most leave undone. F. DE LASHMUTT R. French A. Gude E. Gude A. Hawkins FRANCES CARLETON de LASHMUTT Franny Dancing Club, 4; Ping Pong Club, 4; Emily Post Club, 4. Her air, her manner, all who saw admired. ANNIE ELIZABETH HAWKINS Dancing Club, 4; Photographers Club, 4, Dramatic Club 3. The mildest manners and the gentlest heart. ADOLPH E. GUDE, JR. Rocket Staff, 4; President Photo Club, 4; Vice-President Dramatic Club, 4; Mechanical Drawing Club, 4; Manager Baseball Team, 4; Bethesda Chevy-Chase, 3; Ping Pong Club, 4; Dancing Club, 4; Honor Roll “M , 4; Property Committee of School Play, 4; Representative, 4; Citizenship Society, 4. “The mirror of all courtesy. ELIZABETH ANNE GUDE Dimples First Lieutenant Patrol, 4; Basketball, 4; Art Club. 4; Touch Football, 4; Rocket Staff, 4, School Play, 4; Dramatic Club, 4; Dancing Club, 4; Secretary Dramatic Club, 4; Bethesda Chevy-Chase, 3; Citizenship Society, 4; Honor Roll M , 4. She is a daughter of the Gods—divinely tall, and most divinely fair. ROBERT JAMES FRENCH Sunshine and Shadows Staff, 3; Tide Staff, 3, 4; Rocket Staff, 3, 4; President of Chess and Checker Club, 3; Chess and Checker Club, 4, Dramatic Club, 4; Art Club, 4; Cheering Club, 4; Ping Pong Club, 4. He reads much, he is a great observer, and he looks quite through the deeds of men. 13 THE ROCKET W. Higgins M. Hottinger E. Jones M. Kfiner B. Martz WALTER M. HIGGINS, JR. Winchell Vice-President of Student Republic, 4; Citizenship Council, 3, 4; Citizenship Society, 3, 4; Manager of Basketball, 4; Rocket Staff, 3, 4; Boys' Glee Club, 4; Vice-President of Photography Club, 4; Dramatic Club, 4; President of Chess and Checker Club, 3, 4; Mechanical Drawing Club, 4; Sportsmanship Brotherhood, 3, 4; Baliff, 3; Assistant Attorney General, 3; Patrol, 3; Honor Roll “M , 4; Property Committee of Plays. “An honest man is the noblest work of God. MIRIAM JANET KRINER Sussie Glee Club, 4; Handicraft Club, 4; Dancing Club, 4; Knitting Club, 3; Photographers Club, 3. To talk without effort is, after all, the charm of talking. MARGIE HOTTINGER Dramatic Club, 4; Dancing Club, 4. “Quietly do the next thing which ha3 to be done and let one thing follow another. ESTELLE JONES lonsey Glee Club, 4; Dancing Club, 4. The glass of fashion, and the mold of form.' BUFORD B. MARTZ Chess and Checker Club, 3, 4; Lieutenant Governor, 4; Glee Club, 4; Shoo Club, 4. “His smile is sweetened by his gravity. 14 M. METZ R. Mills W. MILOR D. Nicholson E. OCHSENREITER MABEL METZ Maple Dancing Club, 4; Salisbury High School, 3. Her voice was ever soft, gentle, and low— an excellent thing in woman. WARREN MILOR Glee Club, 3, 4; Chess and Checker Club, 3, 4; Landscaping Club, 3, 4; Shop Foreman, 4. A workman that need not be ashamed. RALPH MILLS Glee Club, 3, 4; Lieutenant Governor of Class, 3; Basketball, 3; Track, 3; Dancing Club, 4; Shop Foreman, 4; Vice-President Glee Club, 4. He was ever precise in promise keeping. WILLIAM DOUGLAS NICHOLSON Murray President of Junior Republic, 4; Speaker of House of Representatives, 3; Secretary of Chess and Checker Club, 3; School Play, 3, 4; Citizenship Society, 3, 4; Sportsmanship Brotherhood, 3, 4; Honor Roll M , 3, 4; Court Baliff, 3; Sunshine and Shadow Staff, 3; Citizenship Council, 3, 4; Ping Pong Club, 4; Secretary Dramatic Club, 3; President, 4; Debate Club, 4. In action faithful; in honor clear. EUGENE C. OCHSENREITER, JR. Gene Citizenship Society, 3, 4; School Property, 4; Captain of Indoor Patrol, 3; School Play, 4; President of Dancing Club, 4; President of Golf Club, 4; President of First Aid Club, 3; Glee Club, 3, 4, Dramatic Club, 4; Rocket Staff,- 3, 4; Sunshine and Shadow Staff, 3, 4; Captain of Soccer, 3, 4; Captain of Basketball, 3, 4; Baseball, 3, 4; Track, 3, 4; Captain of Tennis, 3, 4; Sportsmanship Brotherhood, 3, 4; Cheering Club, 4; Secretary of Athletics, 4. A lion among ladies and a man among men. 15 THE ROCKET M. Payne P. Prescott S. Prescott E. Ramsdell R. Ramsdell MILDRED S. PAYNE Paynie Glee Club, 4; Dancing Club, 4; Handicraft Club, 4; Sunshine and Shadow Staff, 4. 'The noblest mind the best contentment has. ELLEN KEY RAMSDELL Ellie Citizenship Council, 3, 4; Basketball, 3, 4; Football, 4; Cabinet, Secretary of Scholarship, 4; Secretary of Ping Pong Club, 4; Dancing Club, 4; Dramatic Club, 4; Sportsmanship Brotherhood, 3, 4; Tide Staff, 4; Rocket Staff, 4; Vice-President of Tap Dancing Club, 4. To know her was to love her. PINCKNEY M. PRESCOTT Buce Attorney General of Junior Republic, 4; Citizenship Council, 3; Sunshine and Shadows Staff, 3; Tide Staff, 4; First Aid Club, 3; Dramatic Club, 3, 4; Dancing Club, 4; Vice-President Ping Pong Club, 4; School Play, 4; Patrol, 3. He wears the rose of youth upon him. STEDMAN PRESCOTT, JR. “Nip Citizenship Council, 3, 4. Sportsmanship Brotherhood, 3, 4; Attorney General, 3; Chief Justice, 4; Basketball, 4; Soccer, 3, 4; Baseball, 3, 4; Rocket Staff, 3, 4. RUTH MARIE RAMSDELL Citizenship Council, 3, 4; Basketball, 4; Cabinet Secretary of Social Personality, 4; Secretary of Tap Dancing Club, 4; Dramatic Club, 4; Rocket Staff, 4; Ping Pong Club, 4. Fair as a star, when only one is shining in the sky. 16 An upright judge, a learned judge. F. Sixvin A. Ward FLORENCE EUGENIA SLEVIN Flossie Knitting Club, 4; Artcraft Club, 4; Cheering Club, 4; Bank Staff, 4; Secretary Sewing Club, 4. Her hair is golden; so are her deeds. ALFORD LEROY WARD Ward Senator, 3; Justice of School Court, 4; Citizenship Council, 3, 4; History Club, 3, Dancing Club, 4; Dramatic Club, 4; Debating Club, 4; Ping Pong Club, 4. There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one's ability. THE ROCKET E. Waters H. Wolfe EUGENE WATERS Poultney Associate Justice of School Court, 3; School Play, 3, 4; Citizenship Council, 3, Debate Club Vice-President, 3; Inter-class games, 3; First Aid Club, 3; Governor of Class, 4; President of Key Council, 4; Editor of Sunshine and Shadow, 4; Rocket Editorial Staff, 4; President of Ping Pong Club, 4; Dramatic Club, 4; Chess and Checker Club Secretary, 4, Dancing Club, 4; Citizenship Society, 3, 4; Sportsmanship Brotherhood, 3, 4; Honor Roll, 3, 4. He adorned whatever subject he either spoke or wrote upon by the most splendid eloquence. HELEN CLAIRE WOLFE Nelle Citizenship Council, 3, 4; Senator, 4; Handicraft Club, 4, Glee Club, 4; Knitting Club, 4, Secretary of State, 3; Bank Staff, 4; Clerk of Court, 4; Sunshine and Shadow Staff, 4. Study gives strength to the mind; conversation, grace. 17 1. Nippy Prescott 2. William Davis Little Elmer 3. Ruth Ramsdell 4. Reggie Beard 5. Margie Hottinger 6. Ellen Ramsdell 7. Otto Gude 8. Mabel Metz 9. Elizabeth Gude 10. Florence Slevin 11. Bob French 12. Anice Cecil 13. George Ankney THE ROCKET NAME APPEARANCE HOBBY AMBITION DESTINY G. Ankney Dark Loafing Sleep Night watchman L. Barber Husky Eating in halls Get married Reno Judge R. Beard Chubby Movies Movie Director Extra A. Cecil Slender Talking Stop talking Gossip R. Cissel Vivacious Chewing gum Stop chewing gum Gum Chewer L. Clagett Brown-eyed Banking International banker 5 10 cashier M. Cleveland Jovial Good time Secretary Filing clerk I. Creamer Calm Cooking Be helpful Red Cross Nurse W. Davis Slouchy Sleeping More sleep Somnambulist M. Dayhoff Quiet Crocheting Designer Newspaper Correspondent F. deLashmutt Attractive Skipping School Marry Old Maid R. French Tall Astronomy Journalist Printer's devil A. Gude Lanky Woman hater Aviator Grease monkey E. Gude Artistic Swimming Clothes designer Sign painter A. Hawkins Petite Giggling Telephone operator Milk maid W. Higgins Dignified Scouting Eagle Scout Tenderfoot M. Holtinger Neat Making fudge School Teacher Aviatrix E. Jones Pretty Dancing Seamstress Taffy puller M. Kriner Red Head Her Uncle To be quiet Public speaker B. Martz Solemn Chess To win a game Champion Ping Pong M. Melz Studious A’s Interior Decorator Landscape gardener R. Mills Slim Dancing Shop teacher Peanut vender W. Milor Virile Promenading Musician Piano tuner D. Nicholson Changeable Dramatics Actor Run a Puppet show G. Ochsenreitsr Freckled Women Lawyer Plain clothes man M. Payne Pleasant Shorthand Stenographer Marry the boss's son P. Prescott Dapper Arguing Lawyer Court clerk S. Prescott Muscular Athletics Phys. Ed. teacher Flea trainer E. Ramsdell Graceful Art Social Secretary Social Service Fiend R. Ramsdell Blonde Knitting Travel Hitch Hiker F. Slevin Cute Jimmy To learn to swim Marry life guard A. Ward Serious Studying Go to college Truck driver E. Waters Handsome Debating Engineer Dairy farmer H Wolfe Fair Typing D. A. R. Official Somebody's wife 19 1. Our successors. 2. Take your medicine like a man. 3. Helen. 4. Goodbye—we hope. 5. Sailor, beware! 6. President and Vice-President of Photo Club. 7. Latest addition to the force. 8. Myrna and Josephine 9. Rose between two thorns. 10. Presidential timber. 11. Under cover. 12. Ellie. 13. Spring fever. 14. Speaker of the House. 1. Choose safe places to swim. 2. Always have a companion With you When swimming, 3. Avoid swimming when tired. 4. Be sure the water is deep enough before diving. 5. Leave the water at the proper time. THE ROCKET CLASSES REALIZING THAT the traditional class picture taken on the steps of our school building reveals little of the work carried on by the students, the staff this year decided upon actual classroom pictures, showing glimpses of the many activities engaged in. The subjects studied have been grouped under four headings— Language , Math and Science , Social Studies , and Social Arts. In each of these fields typical classes are pictured. We feel that Richard Montgomery is particularly fortunate in having such a variety of courses from which the students may choose. Unfortunately, we are unable to give you pictures of every class, but we have tried to select representative groups. Our aim has been twofold—(1) to see that each subject receives recognition and (2) to see that each pupil in the school is photographed in at least one classroom activity. The classes selected by the staff were not chosen because of any particular merit of the class itself, but because it best fitted in with our scheme of things. We feel that this plan of classes” fits in with our Safety Theme admirably, for in the classrooms is acquired much knowledge that makes and will make living a safer thing. In our increasingly complex civilization an adequate education is of utmost importance. Several years ago H. G. Wells, the famous English writer, said that, Modern civilization is a race between education and disaster. We are inclined to agree with him and we say without hesitation that each of our classes aims to develop in us something to make life safer and happier. 21 LANGUAGE JUNIOR ENGLISH HERE WE have the Junior Academic English Class, under the capable leadership of Miss Winifred Sherwood. A special feature of this class has been the magazine reports and we are proud to say that such a modern and unique idea has proven very successful and interesting. We are looking forward to continuing our English work with Miss Sherwood next year. FRENCH THIS IS the first French this class has ever had and we can tell by the ohs and ahs they think it's Greek. In spite of this it proved to be quite an enjoyable year, especially the amusing plays, Red Riding Hood , with Billy Talbott as the big, bad wolf, and The Three Bears , with Bobby Haynes as Papa Bear. Our trip to France proved to be the most exciting thing of the year. Bring on the Frenchmen! We are sure we can do just as well as they can. Here's for many more delightful French classes. Au Revoir! SEVENTH GRADE ENGLISH THE FIRST part of this year the students had Mr. Pultz as their teacher. When Mrs. Prince came back they thought, All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Soon they were plugging away at nouns, adjectives and the like. This being their first year in high school they were initiated into a lot of new things but they like it a lot, and are eager to continue their English in the fall. LATIN ALTHOUGH THIS is a nine weeks course in Latin the 8C class feel that they have already accomplished something. They have studied a basic foundation along with a general review of how to study that ancient and interesting subject. Next year many who took this exploratory course will go on into the regular first year Latin class, under the guidance of Miss Canada. MATH. AND SCIENCE GEOMETRY UNDER THE rule of the Iron Hand” (Mr. Johnson) we find the 2A students slaving away at theorems, axioms, etc. All those horrid figures on the board are enough to give one a headache. It has been rumored the light and airy room was given to him to keep the dark and gloomy subject from being too morbid. Everyone thinks of it as being a terrible subject so we really should be different and talk on its good points. At times it is very interesting and bearable. And what would happen if we didn't have something to take the fun out of a school day? CHEMISTRY EVERY POSSIBLE odor ensues from this class and sifts throughout the entire building. disturbing its tranquillity. Under the comoetent supervision of Professor Norris, the hours have flown quickly and amusingly. The students have pursued knowledge with a cheerful attitude and much willingness. Although they have had to stand many stiff examinations and discussions, all have enjoyed their year of chemistry and they feel certain that much has been gained. ALGEBRA IT WAS with great trepidation that the algebra class approached the realm of X's and Y's. This feeling was short-lived, however, for under the expert guidance of Mr. Johnson the class soon got its bearings and now is progressing nobly. GENERAL SCIENCE THE MARVELS of the scientific world were revealed to this ardent group of beginners under the able direction of Mr. Norris. Many branches of general science have been taken up and studied thoroughly and all feel that they have been greatly benefited by the experiments and studies engaged in. SOCIAL STUDIES PROBLEMS OF DEMOCRACY RIGHT UP to the minute in news! That's the P.O.D. class under the able instruction of Mrs. Holmead. Excepting when Elmer Davis is asleep this class can tell anyone anything in the field of news, government, science or any other branch of any subject at any time. That's the senior class for you. You can't fool those wise and witty seniors. CIVICS THIS YEAR a great many things concerning our government have been learned. Many of the different types of governments have been studied. One of the most interesting parts of our course was the Session of Congress which was held. B 11s and Resolutions concerning school affairs were passed. Court meetings were also held. In the future we are planning to have a town meeting and hold an election. At the end of thio yoar wo hope to have accomplished many things that will help us to understand our government. WORLD HISTORY THIS HISTORY class joins the parade and goes marching down the road of time. They see as they pass by: prehistoric man with his crude inventions; the Egyptians with their lasting pyramids; the French Revolution, which gave the French their long desired independence; and the growth of modern nations. At the end of the long journey over the wide world, the class stops, leaving the historic scenes behind them. They beg n their march forward, joining the parade, hoping that they will be able to profit by what they have learned as they have watched the long parade go by. 7A SOCIAL STUDIES OUR SOCIAL Studies class of today is very different from the History class of fifty years ago. Reading the text book is no longer of the greatest importance. Many reference books are there for us to use. Social Studies are made interesting by the many activities. Debates, sample products, and group reports play an important part. When studying communication we wrote letters in picture writing just as early man did and we sent messages on a small telegraph set. Through our studies we are gaining an appreciation of the world in which we live because we realize how it came to be. Through our informal group work we are becoming accustomed to cooperating with each other. SOCIAL ARTS ART UNDER THE supervision of Miss Rowdy-bush, the students of this nine weeks art course are proud to say they have accomplished much in such a short time. In the recent art exhibit several students from the class won ribbons, to prove their ability in what they have learned. Who knows but what this class may produce a second Leonardo De Vincil We see some promising talent among these Junior High Students. MUSIC THE MUSIC classes are made up of singing, listening to music, and copying new songs The seventh grade is studying Folk Songs of America such as Negro, cowboy, and Indian songs. The eighth grade sings from different books and sings some popular songs. The eighth grade has also dramatized some songs this year. Some songs are put on the shelf or barred from singing for awhile because th � y have been sunq too much, such as Boots and Saddle , The Spanish Cavalier , and Yankee Doodle. Singing seems to be the most popular activity of the classes. SHOP THE BOYS in the shop have done some excellent work this year. Hunting up an old county truck they brought it down to the shop and started to work. It was ready for the junk yard until these boys found it. At a minimum cost to the county plus experience for the boys the truck is now giving good service. We are proud to say that those boys are good workers and that this course under the supervision of Mr. Cooney and Mr. McClung is one worth looking into. VOCATIONAL HOME ECONOMICS THE VOCATIONAL Home Economics class has an ambitious program that is interesting as well as valuable to any girl. The attractive suits that Ellen Cronise and Estelle Jones have been wearing are the products of their Home Projects. The many dainty foods that the class has prepared are part of a unit in experimental cookery When the Vocational girls come to school with new dresses or coats, you will know they have also finished a unit in advance clothing. The new curtains they made for the Home Economics Room are proof of their experience in Interior Decoration. Physiology, Nutrition, and Dietetics are included in the Related Science. The Vocational Home Economics girls are prepared to live a useful life and be more successful members of society. SOCIAL ARTS BANK THE STUDENTS who have worked in the bank this year have enjoyed it a great deal. Under the excellent guidance of Mrs. Prince, the work has been made most interesting. This year there has been more work done in the bank than ever before. Two and a half per cent interest was paid on stock. Marion Cleveland has been an excellent president with Margaret Dayhoff as cashier. The tellers were Helen Wolfe, Florence Slevin, and Lucille Clagett. All of the bank staff have worked harmoniously and will have many pleasant memories of their times together. SALESMANSHIP PUTTING THEIR theories of salesmanship to test, this class handled the circulation of the Rocket as a class project very successfully. Not only did they sell the Rocket but also secured the ads for it. These students have worked wholeheartedly towards making the Rocket a complete success. TYPING HEAR YE! Hear Ye! Sounds like we have a few woodpeckers in our domain. No, it's only the typing class, typing their way to success. What future secretaries we will be. Look out, Billy, you may drop that typewriter! Don't trip, Russell.'' Miss Skaden is still trying to figure out how that policeman got into the back of the room. In spite of being mischievous we are sure they will be excellent typists and reach a high goal. PHYSICAL EDUCATION THE GIRLS' gym classes this year feel they have really accomplished many things. A course was given in first aid and many of the girls have become qualified first aiders. Also gymnastic stunts have been learned along with the regular course of games, calisthenics, and general gym work. t THE ROCKET RICHARD MONTGOMERY THE SCHOOL FOR SAFETY THIS YEAR marks the beginning of a Safety Council in the school. This newly created department has made Richard Montgomery a school for Safety. Thoroughout the entire State of Maryland, Richard Montgomery is considered a model school for Safety. By means of moving pictures, students throughout the state have had the opportunity to see just how our safety organization functions. The Safety Council is composed of seven committees; namely, Program, Patrol, Reporting, Publicity, Inspection, Sanitation, and Fire Drills Committees. The Program Committee plana programs and invites speakers for the assembly to make the students familiar with the work of the council. The largest and most important division of the Safety Council is the patrol. It functions continuously and it touches directly each pupil of the school. The function of the patrol is to instruct, direct and control the members of the student body in crossing the streets at or near the school. The school bus patrol is also a branch of the Safety Council. Several of the duties of the bus patrol include: Checking to ascertain if all pupils have reached their places in the bus before it leaves the school grounds. Aiding in keeping order within the bus; Preventing pupils from attempting to get on and off the bus while it is in motion having pupils retain their seats throughout the journey; preventing pupils from thrusting arms or heads from windows; aiding pupils to alight from buses, reminding them to wait until the bus has moved away if they must cross the highway. The Reporting Committee is very important bocause it reports all accidents that occur during the school hours. The Council after an accident has been reported tries to formulate a plan to make it impossible for the accident to reoccur. Another important committee is the Publicity, whose duty is to keep posters concerning safety on all of the bulletin boards. In this way the student will be continuously reminded of the hazards that might cause his or her death. 27 THE ROCKET The Inspection Committee is for the purpose of making a periodical survey of the building and grounds. The committee's duties include: The inspection of buildings and grounds for broken glass, broken railings, dangerous play apparatus, and slippery stairs or floors. The Sanitation Committee makes systematic surveys of the water-fountains and sees that sanitation is promoted throughout the school, thereby giving the students the maximum protection while on school property. The Fire Drill Committee arranges and plans for frequent fire drills. The committee is supposed to make arrangements to clear the building as soon as possible. The building itself has a great deal to do with the promotion of safety in our school. The building is practically fire proof due to its brick construction and its many exits. The building is so arranged that it may be quickly evacuated. Due to its many exits the pupils being trapped by fire is almost impossible. ft was altogether fitting and proper that the Safety Council should have been organized. In every section of the county such organizations are continuously being organized to meet the direct challenge to safety. In the complex civilization today the road is no longer occupied by horse and buggies, but by automobiles which travel at an enormous speed and often are driven by those who disregard safety and the life of others. Because of the previously enumerated facts the Safety Council was organized this year as a part of our student government. The council has successfully executed the objectives which it set out to accomplish. It is our aim to have Richard Montgomery High School known far and wide as the School for Safety.” THE ROCKET The School Boy Patrol SCHOOL BOY PATROL CAPTAIN: Milton Clogg. LIEUTENANTS: Hugh Stup, Bob Stiles, Thomas Norris. PATROLMEN: Billy Marth, Tom Veirs, Andrew Baughman, J. Lloyd Black, Samuel Fisher, Billy See, Leroy Henley, Albert Metroles, Vernon King, Lawrence Cecil, Frank Crown, Joe Mullineaux, Howard Norwood, Billy Boise, Bill Aiesmus. MRS. JULIAN WATERS The Rocket wishes to pay tribute to Mrs. Julian Waters, for eight years an active mom ber of the Montgomery County School Board. Mrs. Waters, who resides at Germantown, Maryland, is well known and well liked though-out the entire county. She is the president of The School Boy Patrol this year is a division of the Safety Council. These boys with their leader, Harold Peddicord, have successfully executed their duties, namely, to guide and direct the pupils safely across the streets. The Patrol is the most important part of the Safety Council. It functions continuously and it touches directly each pupil of the school. The Patrol this year, unfortunately, has not received the utmost cooperation from the student body. the Montgomery County Farm Woman's Home Market at Bethesda. She is one of the three members from the county serving on the Safety Council, acting in that capacity along with Mr. L. F. Schott and Miss Dorothy Nichols. Thus does Mrs. Waters merit our congratulations. 29 THE ROCKET The President Presiding at a Cabinet Meeting THE JUNIOR REPUBLIC OF RICHARD MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT: This year the executive branch has been headed by our President, Douglas Nicholson, and Vice-President, Walter Higgins. The cabinet is composed of the following members: Frank Davis, Secretary of Citizenship, whose duty is to supervise the patrol, control honor roll points, and endeavor to build up a higher standard of citizenship in the school. Ellie Ramsdell, Secretary of Scholarship, endeavors to raise the scholastic standard of the school by administering aid to pupils who are unable to make passing grades in any subject. Mary Henderson, Secretary of Publications, supervises each edition of the school paper and the year book. Eugene Ochsenreiter, Secretary of Athletics, manages school athletics and aims to promote a better interest in games. Lucille Clagett, Secretary of the Treasury, supervises the bank and keeps the students posted on the school finances. Ruth Ramsdell, Secretary of Social Personality, helps to establish new and entertaining clubs and promotes interest in old clubs. Roland Banks, Secretary of Safety, whose duty is to supervise the Out Door Patrol, maintain sani- tation and promote safety throughout the school. The Safety Department has been added this year to the Executive Department. The Attorney-General, Pinkney Prescott, prosecutes all cases brought up before the school court. Under this year's administration the Executive Department has been slightly modified by having each cabinet member appoint the members of his department. The Executive Department has accomplished a great deal this year, due to the fact that each cabinet member has executed his or her work very efficiently. JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT: This year's court may well boast the reputation of the best functioning organ of the student government. Formal court procedure is being more strictly adhered to with the result being educational as well as more interesting. The introduction of the bar exam ascertains that the pupils are getting lawyers qualified to defend them. The efficiency of Miss Stover, court adviser, as well as the diligence of the judges, attorneys and clerks cannot be overlooked in telling why court is better. 30 THE ROCKET SCHOOL COURT Chief Justice Stedman Prescott Associate Justices Jean McCurdy, Alford Ward LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT: Realizing that a good Congress does not turn out a great many bills, this year's Congress has produced comparatively few. The majority of the bills have been for the improvement of court. The supreme achievement for the year was the codification of all the existing laws. Walter Higgins as vice-president of the Junior Republic, and Thomas Slater as Speaker headed the Senate and the House respectively. Leaders in the Senate during the first session were Mary Jane Ankney and Frank Davis. During the second term of Congress Arthur Woodward served as Speaker of the House. The members of Congress are as follows: SENATE Helen Wolfe Howard Hilda Kraft Margaret Case Montgomery Margaret Crouch Jessie Peddicord Calvert Mary French Thompson Mary Jane Ankney Carroll Billy Talbott Jean Leighton Key HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Adolph Gude Howard Ellen Cronise Ashton Garrett Thomas Slater Montgomery Arthur Woodward Wordna Edwards Calvert Dawson Wootton Alice Leighton Bobby Johnson Carroll Margaret Williams Eli Floyd Marian Hoskinson Key Anna Karge Katharine Cleveland Baltimore Mary Offutt The School Court Tries A Case 31 THE ROCKET THE PATROL COMPANY Representative Slater addresses a Joint Session or Congress Captained by William Elkins, the patrol company has been exceedingly efficient in its work. For the first time in its history the company is made up exclusively of boys. The girls serve on a hostess committee in the cafeteria and the new scheme has been met with approval from all our citizens. With fewer members than usual, the patrol has been one of the best ever organized at Montgomery. We hope that the spirit of cooperative work evinced by the members will serve as an inspiration for the patrols of the future. The following boys serve on the patrol company. CAPTAIN—William Elkins 1st LIEUTENANT—James Elder 2nd LIEUTENANT—Clements Oden SERGEANTS—Woodrow Kraft, Clayton Beahn CORPORALS—Boyd Waters, Bertram Brosius PRIVATES Milton Clogg Howard Stull Louis Grossman Robert Haynes Peter Jackson Charles Dronenburg Kenneth Waters 32 The Patrol Company THE ROCKET The Senior High Citizenship Council SENIOR HIGH CITIZENSHIP COUNCIL JUNIOR HIGH CITIZENSHIP COUNCIL NATURALLY, CITIZENSHIP in the Junior Republic of R. M. H. S. is a prerequisite to voting and holding office. The Citizenship Council is made up of citizens who are outstanding in citizenship, activities and scholastic work. It is the highest honor group in the school and from its ranks are chosen the President and Vice-President of the Junior Republic. The officers for the year 1935-1936 were: Following in the footsteps of their older brethren, the Junior High Citizenship Council has proven to be a very successful organization. The officers of the Junior High Council for 1935-1936 were: President Vice-President Secretary Adviser Dawson Wootton Bebe Howard Nelle Broome Miss Hauke President Vice-Presidents Secretary Adviser Eugene Waters Eugene Ochsenreiter Ellie Ramsdell Marguerite Sudduth Miss Hauke Some of the outstanding achievements made by this group were, (1) presentation of the American Flag to the Junior High and also a short play about the flag's history; (2) probably the outstanding achievement was the molding of finer and better characters which should enable them to carry on through high school. 33 Junior High Citizenship Council 1. Three Musketeers. 2. Secretary of Publications. 3. Typists. 4. Patrolman on duty. (?) 5. Pensive. 6. Holding up world. 7. Jean. 8. Flossie. 9. Clerk of Court. 10. Gene and Jean. 11. Our Don Juans. 12. The honorable Mrs. Holmead. 13. Chief Dirty face of No Washie Tribe. 14. Junior Hi. 15. Where you see one you see the other. 1. Stop before crossing a street. Look both ways and walk across. 2. Cross preferably at marked crossings or intersections. 3. Walk to left, facing traffic. 4. When there are signal lights, cross only on the green signal. 5. Drive carefully. I c X 9 THE ROCKET ACTIVITIES THIS YEAR marks the beginning of the Social-Personality Period in our school curriculum. It represents an attempt to put into the school day an hour in which the students may engage in those activities which particularly appeal to them. Two days of each week are set aside for assemblies, homeroom meetings, sessions of Congress, Cabinet, or Citizenship Council meetings. In order to be sure that the other three days should be filled with those hobbies and interests closest to the students' hearts, a detailed questionnaire was given in club work. Upon the basis of data culled from these questionnaires about 45 clubs were started. This marks an innovation from the usual procedure in that the clubs were not faculty-started but were begun at the request of the students. We feel that the Social-Personality Period has been a highly successful experiment. In addition to the club work, many other activities in the field of journalism and dramatics helped to fill the students' days. Richard Montgomery is doing its best to secure for boys and girls one of the inalienable rights listed in our Declaration of Independence— the pursuit of happiness and we believe that living has been made a richer and fuller thing because of the opportunities opened to us here. 35 THE ROCKET SUNSHINE AND SHADOWS •'Sunshine and Shadows Editor-in-Chief Eugene Waters Assistant Editor Jack Ochsenreiter Editorial Staff M. Case, E. Ochsenreiter, L. Lewis Reporters D. Monday, A. Chapin, K. Howell, A. Cecil, M. Henderson, H. England, H. Wolfe SUNSHINE AND SHADOWS is the newspaper of R. M. H. S. The biggest compliment one can pay to it is that it has steadily improved during the whole year. It has a rapidly growing circulation and is a paper to be proud of. Business staff of Tide and Sunshine and Shadows: F. Davis, Manager R. Ramsdell L. Milor J. McCurdy A. Brake E. Ramsdell C. Howell I. McCurdy, T. Slater E. Jackson, H. Clark, N. Horn R. Ramsdell, R. French, M. Henderson THE MONTGOMERY TIDE , is the magazine of R. M. H. S. Tide impartially presents important news features of Montgomery's High School at Rockville, Montgomery County and the State of Maryland. The Tide is to be congratulated for carrying out its policy. E. Cronise E. Jackson E. Higgins THE TIDE Editors Staff -The Tide 36 THE ROCKET FIRST AID CLUB THE 4H CLUB Dawson Wootton George Lechlider Bertram Brosius Mr. Vogt President Vice-President Secretary Adviser THE FIRST Aid Club are working under the direction of Mr. Vogt to get the Junior First Aid certificates. They have been studying the different kinds of bandages, fractures and how to bandage them, the different kinds of snake bites, dog bites, the different pressure points, artificial respiration, and slings. Some of the boys in the ninth grade who have their Junior certificates will receive their Standard First Aid Certificates at the end of school. MODEL BOAT CLUB Jack Burke Jack Clark Peter Jackson Mr. Ady President Vice-President Secretary Adviser ONE OF the most popular clubs for boys is the 4H Club. The club is divided into five groups. Each boy belongs to the group in which he is most interested. They are; namely, poultry, swine, dairy cattle, garden and hobbies. Each boy is a member of the Junior Izaac Walton League. PHOTO CLUB President Eli Lloyd Vice-President Paul Stup Adviser Mr. Cooney WITHOUT A doubt this club is one of the most interesting of the clubs in the school. With the building of boats goes much skill and patience. That's what those lads have who belong to this craftsman's guild, headed by Mr. Cooney. President Adolph Gude Vice-President Walter Higgins Adviser Miss Hauke ALTHOUGH THE Photo Club is one of the newest clubs in the school it has accomplished many things such as developing, printing and taking indoor pictures. Photography is almost an art and we feel that we have gained a more thorough knowledge of it through the able guidance of Miss Hauke, our adviser. First Aid Club 37 THE ROCKET Boys’ Glee Club BOYS' GLEE CLUB MECHANICAL DRAWING CLUB President Vice-President Secretary Adviser George Ankney Arthur Woodward Ralph Mills Miss Jones TALENT WANTED—Certainly! Go into the Boys' Glee Club on Friday and hear those astounding young males bellow forth song sweet sour, loud, or soft. The Gleers” have had much applause this year because of their exceptionally fine work. Dawson Wootton Jack Burke John Carter Miss Hay NATURE CLUB President Vice-President Secretary Adviser THIS YEAR'S Nature Club has a membership of almost fifty pupils. Due to this large enrollment the activities of the club have been limited. Our programs have fallen into four classes. A hike was made in the fall with the object of identifying as many trees as possible. During the winter a series of talks were given on birds, their types of nests and usual habits. Two meetings were spent in looking at colored lantern slides on the birds, trees, flowers and fruit of the Hawaiian Islands. The past few weeks were devoted mainly to a wide range of interesting Nature topics chosen chiefly from NATURE and FOREST Magazines. President Vice-President Secretary Adviser Adolph Gude Walter Higgins Edward Higgins Miss Hauke ALTHOUGH THIS club was started at the middle of the year and the membership was small a great deal was accomplished. A thorough study of mechanical drawing was made and all the members profited by belonging to this club handled so well by Miss Hauke. CHEERING CLUB President Helen Wolfe Vice-President George Ankney Secretary Eileen Jackson Adviser Miss Cockburn THE CHEERING club was a new club this year, working to develop school spirit. They made up good yells and songs and gave them before the school. Later they cheered at basketball games. There were several cheer leaders—Anice Cecil, Thomas Slater, Billie Clark, and Porter Welsh. Later Carston Hccde became one of the cheer leaders. Billie Clark and Eileen Jackson together wrote a song which was adopted by the school. Next year with more work this club is expected to develop into one of the most popular clubs of the school. 38 THE ROCKET GIRLS' GLEE CLUB JUNIOR ART CLUB President Vice-President Secretary Adviser Jean E. McCurdy Marian Cleveland Freda Katz Miss Jones THE GLEE CLUB is the largest organization of its kind in the history of R. M. H. S., having fifty members. It has practiced long and faithfully. The Club put on several assemblies, and a few programs for outside organizations. Its music is classical and semi-classical with a few popular songs scattered throughout. President Filippa Annan Vice-President Jane Ward Adviser Miss Rowdybush THE JUNIOR Art Club has accomplished much during the year. The members have finished many fine works of art which were on display during the art exhibit. Among other things, they have been doing sketches. As they are free to draw anything they like, various objects of art have been produced. PAINT AND POWDER CLUB SINGING CLUB President Helen Elmore Secretary Alice Leighton Adviser Miss Jones HELEN ELMORE is president of the Singing Club. It is under the direction of Miss Elgar Jones. In this club, the members sing anything they wish from hymns to jazz. It is a most informal and very entertaining organization. President Anna Karge Secretary Martha Merry Adviser Miss Stover PROBABLY ONE of the most popular clubs in the school is the Paint and Powder Club under the supervision of Miss Stover. Most of the work has consis ed of learning to make up juvenile characters. Each girl has had a chance to show her ability. They have also learned the art of applying creams and other things essential to making-up. Girls- Glee Club 39 THE ROCKET A Ping Pong Game SENIOR HIGH PING PONG CLUB JUNIOR HIGH PING PONG CLUB President Vice-President Secretary Adviser Eugene Waters Pinckney Prescott Marian Cleveland Mr. Norris THIS INDOOR sport was so popular among the pupils that a Ping Pong Club was formed and a lot of real talent was discovered. During the year we had three tournaments one of which was doubles, the other two being singles Mr. Norris has been a very efficient instructor because he himself is one of the best players in the school. President Bobby Johnson Adviser Mr. Norris PING PONG has become one of the outstanding indoor sports of Montgomery High School this year. It is under the direction of Mr. Norris, an enthusiast. In the Junior Ping Pong Club all have had a very enjoyable time. The club has held several tournaments which have proven very successful. SENIOR CHESS AND CHECKERS CLUB President Clements Oden Secretary Eugene Waters Adviser Miss Canada FROM THOSE astounding young men of the Chess and Checker Club comes the challenge of taking on any one in the school in either home games. This club has turned out several champs in their respective games. Able assistance was given Miss Canada, a Southerner with a mighty pretty drawl. JUNIOR CHESS AND CHECKERS CLUB MISS STOVER is director of the Junior Chess and Checker Club. A very unique arrangement was made by this club. They made their own boards and checkers, and then held a tournament. Each person met a different person each time so that no two played twice. The winners won three out of five games. 40 SENIOR GIRLS' HANDICRAFT CLUB THE ROCKET THE HANDICRAFT club is just what the name implies, a club in which to make things with the hands. The members of this club have made many things of which they are justly proud. A visit to the club discloses many types of work in sewing, knitting, crocheting, cellophane and drawing. The members plan to put on an exhibition of articles made in the club at the end of the year. SENIOR DRAMATIC CLUB President Arthur Woodward Vice-President Charles Woodward Secretary Elizabeth Gude Adviser Miss Skaden FOR THE first part of the year Douglas Nicholson was president and Frank Davis, secretary. The first semester we studied and read one-act plays and learned how to apply make-up. Several very interesting demonstrations were given before the club. Two plays have been presented by the school and the committees were chosen from the club. As a whole we feel we have learned much through membership in this club. Gene Ochsenreiter Charles Woodward Marian Cleveland Vogt, Miss Cockburn, Mr. Johnson THE DANCING CLUB is an innovation this year. It was formed in response to popular request of the students. Each Monday, during Social Personality period, the gym is given over to the devotees of ballroom dancing. As an added attraction, the club has sponsored to date two dances, both of which were extremely successful. As a whole the club was helpful since many shy boys learned to dance. JUNIOR DRAMATIC CLUB President Bebe Howard Adviser Miss Sherwood THE JUNIOR Dramatic Club under the supervision of Miss Sherwood has Bebe Howard as its president. The members cooperate by forming into small groups to write plays, the best of which they give before the school. Little attention is given to make-up. Once a month a party is given by the club. DANCING CLUB President Vice-President Secretary Advisers Mrs. 41 THE ROCKET The Debating Team DEBATING THE READING CLUB THE MOST outstanding debate produced this year was the one on Sanctions given before the Rockville Women's Club. Many regarded this debate as a splendid piece of oratory given by high school students. Those who participated in the debate are the following: Jack Ochsenreiter Eugene Ochsenreiter Frank Davis Roland Banks Alford Ward Eugene Waters Ellie Ramsdell was chairman of the team. President Secretary Adviser Virginia Moriarty Catherine Crown Miss Neely IN THIS club the student reads just what he pleases, be it a novel or a magazine. The club discusses books, magazines and current events. The members' reports on books and favorite readings formed an interesting part of the program. STAMP CLUB RICHARD MONTGOMERY, Montgomery Blair, and Bethesda-Chevy Chase High Schools are attempting to revive the art of debating in Montgomery County by a series of planned inter-high school debates. The plan to be used in these debates is a modified Oregon Plan which adds cross-examination to the formal speeches. The question to be debated is: Resolved, That the several states should enact legislation providing for a system of complete medical service available to all citizens at public expense. President John Brunette Secretary Bobby Johnson Adviser Miss Hay STAMP COLLECTING has proven to be an interesting hobby, and this is the main reason for the success of the Junior High Stamp Club. With Miss Hay as their adviser this club has learned a great deal about foreign and domestic stamps, the value of all of these stamps, and in just what way they are used. Some of the outstanding collections were those made by Jim Cutts and Morman Murphy. 42 THE ROCKET THE SENIOR THE JUNIOR EMILY POST CLUB EMILY POST CLUB President Myrtle Perry Vice-President James Elder Secretary Dorothy Monday THE EMILY POST Club, a recent addition to our growing list ol clubs, has proved most beneficial under the capable direction of Miss Sherwood as faculty adviser. Among their accomplishments they list a faculty tea which was declared a complete success by both faculty and pupils. Altogether the Emily Post Club is counted as one of the most well-liked clubs and it is hoped that it will be continued next year. JUNIOR GIFT CLUB President Ella Elder Adviser Miss Canada THE PRESIDENT of the Junior High Gift Club is Ella Elder. Many of the members have made very useful things for themselves. They have crocheted hats and pocketbooks. One embroidered a sampler and another knitted a hat. Its progress has been very rapid. President Vice-President Secretary Adviser Woodrow Kraft Russell Davis Molly Thompson Miss Sherwood ONE OF the newest clubs in the school, its popularity has spread like lightning. The Round Table Discussions have proved very instructive and several very interesting talks were given by Mrs. Schott, Mrs. Ryan and other leaders of the community. THE JUNIOR HANDICRAFT CLUB President Gilbert Gude Secretary John Brunette Adviser Miss Bullion THIS CLUB holds its popularity because the members aren't limited to doing one thing. Some very skillfully carved figurines have been produced, and the girls are knitting lovely scarves and sweaters. In few clubs are such a variety of activities open to the members. 43 The Emily Post Club Gives A Tea The Cast or Huckleberry Finn HUCKLEBERRY FINN ON DECEMBER sixth, the students of Richard Montgomery High School presented Huckleberry Finn” under the supervision of Miss Jean Skaden and Mr. Abell Norris. Two casts were chosen, one presented the play in the afternoon for the students: and the other cast presented it at night. The excellent direction of these teachers, coupled with the willingness of the students to cooperate, assured us of success. The story centers around the life of the immortal Huck Finn. His father, who was thought to be dead, returns and Aunt Polly (Huck's Aunt), who is so nervous, faints. Huck goes away to become a geologist, his life ambition, so he follows in the footsteps of his Aunt Ruth's sweetheart, Fred Raymond. He climbs the ladder of success and upon his return finds his father has reformed under his Aunt Polly's influence and that they are about to be married. The Cast of Characters are as follows: Huck Finn Robert Haynes Ruth Watson Jean McCurdy Mariah Watson Betty de Lashmutt Tom Sawyer Russell Davis Fred Raymond Pinckney Prescott Clara Woppinger Ruth Ramsdell Amy Woppinger Dorothy Bohanan Melba White Barbara Wolcott John Finn Stedman Prescott Huck Finn Woodrow Kraft Ruth Watson Bebe Howard Mariah Watson Elizabeth Anne Gude Tom Sawyer Milton Clogg Fred Raymond Douglas Nicholson Clara Woppinger Mary Jane Ankney Amy Woppinger Dorothy Bohanan Melba Bertha Orme John Finn Frank Davis 44 THE ROCKET THE HIDDEN GUEST CAST YOU ALL remember Aunt Polly as the nervous old lady in Huck Finn. Well she was twice as much a success in the Hidden Guest as the sweet old aunt of Ruby. This thrilling mystery comedy was presented on April 24 by the students of Richard Montgomery High School. The story centers around the mystery of some bonds which are stolen on the death of Uncle Timothy, who Melons the maid claims is the one who has sent the mysterious messages which have appeared around the house from time to time. An escaped convict who was Uncle Timothy's nurse comes back and the once quiet house is turned into a mad-house. All ends well, the bonds are found and the convict is sent back to prison. Aunt Minnie Ruby Melons Bert Tad Mrs. Barrington Nellie Mr. Judkins Mr. Briggs Hubner McCarthy, Policeman Betty de Lashmutt Bebe Howard Dorothy Bohanon Frank Davis Eugene Waters Elizabeth Gude Molly Thompson Douglas Nicholson Adolph Gude Pinckney Prescott Eugene Ochsenreiter 45 The Cast or The Hidden Guest THE ROCKET The Orchestra ORCHESTRA THE ORCHESTRA of Richard Montgomery High School was organized in 1932 under the direction of Mr. Hart who has had charge ever since. This year we are glad to say that it has improved immensely. The members are as yet not successful musicians, but are becoming experienced material as scheduled practices are held weekly. It is hoped that they will soon furnish the music for the dancing clubs. The members of the orchestra are as follows: Saxophones Meredith Hill John Warfield Cornet Audrey Brake Piano Freda Katz Catherine Stiles Violin Mary Lowry Drums Leroy Barber Clayton Beahm TAP DANCING CLUB “PICK 'EM up and lay 'em down. That is a famous saying around the Tapping Club. This club, the only one of its kind in the county, was started the last semester because of the numerous requests of students who were interested in tapping. Grace Palmer and Althea Karn are the teachers and the adviser, Miss Skaden, along with the other beginners, is tapping away under their able direction. STAGE CREW THE STAGE crew put themselves out to help make the play Huckleberry Finn a success. We feel sure they deserve some credit for their work. Miss Canada with Jack Ochsen-reiter capably handled the business end of the play. The property committee was picked from the Dramatic Club. We find Adolph Gude, Walter Higgins, and Reginald Beard, all cheerfully cooperative. Under Miss Stover and Mrs. Vogt, Ellie Ramsdell and Katherine Bauer composed the make-up committee. Miss Rowdy-bush with Elizabeth Gude, Ellie Ramsdell, and Kay Bauer painted the scenery while Ralph Mills, Harvey Brake and Warren Milor under Mr. McClung made the scenery. We wish to extend a vote of thanks to them all. DANCING CLUB THIS YEAR marks the initial appearance of a very popular organization, The Junior High Dancing Club. Under the direction of Mr. Whiteford and Mrs. Vogt, many pupils have been taught the art of graceful dancing. Mary Jane Ankney was president and Freda Katz graciously played the piano. All have shown a great deal of interest and enthusiasm in this enterprise and feel certain that it has helped them to overcome bashfulness and become perfect ballroom partners. 46 THE ROCKET THE LANDSCAPE GARDEN CLUB President Robert Andrew Forsberg Vice-President Louis Grossman Secretary Gordon Conklin Adviser A. A. Norris, Jr. THE LANDSCAPE Garden Club takes charge of the landscaping and care of the school grounds. Since the publication of the last Rocket they have bordered the school ground with barberry and planted a row of iris within the barberry. Perennials given by the P.T.A., Rockville Garden Club, and others have been planted. The beautiful rock garden and double Japanese cherries are a result of the Clubs' planning. The fall and spring are devoted to outside work while programs and planning are developed in the winter months. The Club hopes to start a rose garden soon. SENIOR HIGH HOME NURSING CLUB President Jessie Peddicord Secretary Wordna Edwards Adviser Miss Bullion IN HOME Nursing Club we have been working on several projects. For a number of weeks we have attempted to improve the appearance of the Girls' Rest Room. The walls have been painted a light green in place of the dark brown it was before. To us the room has taken on a more cheerful appearance. At one time we made a collection of the necessary articles to be placed in the girls' First Aid Kit. The next week we bought these articles and put them in the kit. Groups of girls in the club planned discussions on the treatment of burns, bites, and injuries of all kinds. These short discussions were offered to the whole club. Our last aim this year is to try to help improve the Teachers' Rest Room on the second floor. AVIATION CLUB THIS CLUB was introduced into the school about five years ago and many boys have benefited by their membership in it. This year the club under the direction of Mr. Cooney built and studied model airplanes through which much was learned about real airplanes. Many of the models flew successfully, demonstrating the ability of the builder. Let's wish these model aviators good luck, they deserve it. 47 DOWN THE STREAM WITH TIDE THE ROCKET Lot's follow a year in Richard Montgomery and see events of Tide pass in review. Scptemer, 1935 NEW FACULTY CATHERINE BULLION— Home: Chevy Chase, Maryland. _ t _ ... , _ , Education Petworth Elementary School, McFarland Junior High, Central Senior High, and Wilson Teachers College, all of Washington. , Teacher Bullion holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the latter institution. She comes to Montgomery High to teach Social Studies and take the place of Mrs. Frances Holmead, who recently was appointed counselor to the school. Last year Miss Bullion taught at Sandy Spring Elementary School and now comes to Richard Montgomery beause her first love is junior high school work. VIRGINIA'S CANADA— ’ Learn not for school but for life.” Eileen Canada comes from Virginia, went to school in Maryland, and comes to Richard Montgomery to teach Latin. Mikk Canada was graduated from St. Joseph s College at Emmitsburg, Maryland. She should challenge swimmers Bullion and Skaden as she won the swimming meet at St. Joseph's loi three consocutivo yoare. She received her A.B. degree from Randolph Macon Women's College. CANADA'S HAY— Mary Hay, who was born at Clifford, Ontario. Canada, and who has taught in the states of Indiana and Florida, comes to take the place of Mrs Esthelene Morgan, who is now on leave of absence Miss Hay attended the elementary and high schools of Canada for 10 years. Later she went to high school at Michigan City, Indiana, and received her college training at the University of Hawaii, and the University of Valparaiso in Indiana, whore she received her A B. degree. In 1932 she received her Master s degree from the University of Indiana at Bloomington. ALFRED JOHNSON OF CABIN JOHN— ’’Empty wagons make the most noise, so I'll keep quiet.” Professor Johnson was born at Memphis, Tenn., but received his education in the elementary schools and Central High School of Washington, D. C. He holds an A.B. degree from American University and comes to teach mathematics in place of Mathematician Ora King. Mr. Johnson says that his hobby is machinery and he has previously taught manual and industrial training. HELEN F. NEELY— ’’Because we believe in ourselves, in democracy, and in the future, we seek through the schools to improve the quality of our lives.” Home: Brookeville, Montgomery County, Maryland. Education A.B. from Maryland University. _s , . .. Experience: Has taught at Gaithersburg's and Bethesda-Chevy Chase s highs. She comes to Richard Mont- gomery to teach English and history. — Tide ebbs and flows — October, 1935 NICHOLSON NAMES CABINET AND NOMINATES COURT President Douglas Nicholson has named Eugene Ochsenreiter as Secretary of Citizenship and School Property, and Stedman Prescott as Chief Justice of the Montgomery school court. Alford Ward and Jean McCurdy are named Associate Justice and the following are named to other cabinet positions: Secretary of Scholarship, Ellie Ramsdell; Secretary of Publications, Mary Henderson; Secretary of Athletics, Reginald Beard, Secretary of Treasury, Eileen Jackson; Secretary of Social Personality, Ruth Ramsdell; Attorney General, Pinckney Prescott; Secretary of Safety, Roland Banks. — Tide ebbs and flows — December, 1935 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS PLEDGE SAFETY DRIVING School officials, teachers. Rotarians, pupils, and bus drivers sign safety driving pledge sponsored by the Washington Evening Star and the Richard Montgomery High School Safety Department. — Tibe ebbs and flows — ARMISTICE PROGRAM PRESENTED On November 11, an Armistice Day program was presented to the entire Student Body with Gene Ochsenreiter in charge. The program set forth the horrors, causes, cost and preventive measures The program was presented as follows Keep The Home Fires Burning, sung by the entire assembly What Armistice Day Means.' by Ellie Ramsdell; Factors That Got Us Into the World War.” by Ruth Ramsdell. Was the World War Worth What It Cost?” by Elizabeth Gude Nine-Inch Gun,” by Wm. Davis; A Clergyman's Views on the World War by Gene Waters; The Present Crisis,” by Gene Ochsenreiter; ’’What Kind of War in the Future? by Reginala Beard; Causes of War and Preventive Measures,” by Stedman Prescott and Alford Ward; ’’America, sung by the Assembly. — Tide ebbs and flows — SOCIAL PERSONALITY ARRIVES With a grand slam, Secretary Ruth Ramsdell put her Social Personality program into action. This program includes class, assembly, home room, citizenship council meetings, home room guidance, counselling student government and publications meetings, and a host of clubs. New clubs formed were: dancing, reading, ping pong, knitting, singing, study, Emily Post, puzzle, golf, debating, and home nursing—about 40 in all. — Tide ebbs and flows — 48 THE ROCKET ROTARY SPONSORS The Youth Service Committee of the Rockville Rotary Club, of which L. Fletcher Schott is chairman, has appointed each member of the club to sponsor a classroom in the Richard Montgomeiy High School. The plan is for each sponsor to have his home room visit his place of business or office once a year with a view of getting an insight into the naturo of the business or profession and know how it is conducted The class, in turn, is to invite its sponsor to visit the schoolroom once a year to learn school problems and attend a program put on by the pupils which will feature some interesting phase of school work. Home Room Grade Mrs. Dorothy Schott Kgn. Miss Mary Brewer Miss Alta Morris 1 1 Mrs. Wilson Ward 2 Mrs. Ruth Gue 2 Mrs. Lucy Barnsley 3 Miss Elizabeth Banks 3. 4 Mrs. Hattie Kingdon 4 Mrs. Grace Ryan 5 Miss Virginia Karn 5 Mr. James White 6 Miss Elberta Rice 6 Mrs. Allan Vogt 7 Miss Mary Hay 7 Mr. Allan Vogt 7 Mrs. Bruce Carr 8 Miss Eileen Canada 8 Mr. Henry Whiteford 8 Miss Katherine Bullion 9 Mr. Alfredjohnson 9 Mr. Alvin Cooney 9 Miss Sue Stover 10 Miss Helen Neely 10 Miss Winifred Sherwood 12 Mr Abell Norris ii Miss Gertrude Nicholls 11. 12 Mr Frank McClung 11, 12 Miss Jean Skaden 12 — Tide ebbs and Sponsor Ben Lanier Dexter Bullard Eugene Gingell Edaar Reed Thomas Anderson N. O. Terpenning Loren Schott Curtis Ward Lamar Kelly Bueil Gardner Lewis Reed August Selby William Linthicum Henry Pasma Henry Ransom Oliver Perry William Prettyman Josiah Jones Edwin Broome O. W. Anderson Barney Welsh Harold Smith Jacob Bird Alex Hancock Sydney Karr Val Eilicott Doug Blandford Ruby Pumphrey flows — GIRL SCOUTS Troop 59 has reorganized for the year under the leadership of Mrs. Vogt and Miss Karn. New members have come in enlarging the troop to 22. The new members are: Ann Karge, Marion Hoskinson, Catherine Stiles, Molly Thompson, Irene King, and Ann Bouic. The troop has secured new headquarters which they hope to occupy soon. They also plan charity work for Christmas. — Tide ebbs and flows — ENSIGN MARSHALL AT R. M H. S. Ensign Franklin Marshall, R. M. H. S. '29, attached to the heavy cruiser U. S. S. Portland, visited the Richard Montgomery High School. This was after the Portland had acted as an escort to the U. S. S. Houston returning Franklin D. Roosevelt from the West Coast. January, 1936 HIGH TIDE by Bob French Varsity Vengeance In a fast and furious battle, with no holds barred, the lads defeated our guardians of the sacred portals of education. The —er teachers wore a nondescript bunch ol uniforms with even more of a variety of insignia. There was one with an S on it which no doubt mean! Sissy or Stupid. Another uniform bore the device B and F which probably stood for Babyiace. The other three were attired in old sweaters and cut down overalls and stuff. The varsity really had to play six teachers. The honorable referee. Mr. A. A. Gable. Jr., missed plenty of hairpulling and face-kicking. But he was probably too busy showing oil in front of the lady teachers. The ref had on slippery shoes and he put on a fine show dashing wily-nily about the floor. He only needed a trapeze to make the performance complete. Veil, mine pooples, when the varsity had taken so much, they loosed a few choice weapons of their own, and what a mess they made of those perfessersl Mr. Cooney had a foot-print on his chin. Bruiser Johnson's Adam's apple stuck out in back of his neck. Sandy Mackgilliclung had to be carried out and untangled. The rest were lust bunaed up generally. After all the Whitefoids and Vogts are pretty tough. But pity most of all. the guy v ho had to clean tne gory field. What a mess! — Tide ebbs and flows — DRAMATICS Kudos to Directors Abell Norris, and Jean Skaden. and a host of others for the dramatic triumph which they recently put over in Huck Finn. For the Erst time in the history of P.. M. H. S., two casts were formed for the same play, both casts being allowed to put on a performance. — Tide ebbs and flows — CANNIBALISM IN R. M. H. S.l Euaene Charles Ochsenreiter, that old headhunter of long standing, has gone to the proverbial dogs. Not long ago while enjoying the noon recess with a few of the riff-raff he captured an innocent little worm (lumbricus). Always with an eye for honest gain he offered to eat the thing for two paltry bits. The funds were forked over by the riff-raff and without batting an eye-lash he gulped the horrid thing down. The riff-raff turned green around the gills and hurriedly left the scene. Well, kiddies, what do you think of that, or can you think? For shame and forsooth—things have indeed come to a pretty pass when a self-respecting worm can't step outside his domicile without being gobbled up oy a guy hardly his equal. Now, Mr. Ochsenreiter, aren't you ashamed of yourself? 49 February, 1936 PING PONG PEBBLES THE ROCKET Mr. Schott and Mr. Norris conceived the brilliant idea ot getting a new ping pong table for the school and paying for it by charging admission to the games. These games are to star—in this corner that bushy faced son of the fifth dimension, Abel Archibala Norris, Jr. In this corner, that man mountain of superlative intellect, One-set Schott. These two will play a series of games, the winner to play the best student for the school championship. Come and see Mr. Norris get taken through the hoops. It's worth a nickel any time. — Tide ebbs and flows — INTERNATIONAL DAY The Rotary Club recently held an International Day for Youth Program. Mr. Schott presented the club the 1. Vow We Became Involved in the World War. 2. What the World War Cost Us, Elizabeth Gude 3. Summary of the Present Italo-Ethiopian Crisis, Gene Ochsenreiter. 4. Causes and Prevention of Wa;, S. Prescott. 5. Five Souls, a Poem, Gene Waters. March, 1936 SPORTS TOURNEY CREATOR Eight years ago, L. Fletcher Schott, principal of Richard Montgomery High School, started something mighty interesting when he arranged the first annual sportsmanship basketball tournament. At that time it was just a trial balloon and for six years it went into the ’red. Last year, after the depression began to lift, the tournament began to take and now it is so popular that it's the item the teams look forward to when basketball begins in the fall. The tournament is unlike others of its kind in that it puts more stress on clean playing than on winning games. Girl All-Stars This year a now feature has been added to the program. This added attraction brings together Sherwood High girls, feminine Montgomery champs and a team of high school girl all-stars. Catherine Cockburn, Orange Tide coach, will direct the all-star outfit which will consist of players from Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Blair and Montgomery High Schools. April, 1936 ORANGE TIDE VICTORIOUS Coach Allan Vogt's Orange Tide Warriors captured the Eighth Annual Sportsmanship Tournament by defeating Goorgotowr. Prop in the finals I.«H by Gene Ochsenreiter, the Richard Montgomery Citizens for the second consecutive year won the L. Fletcher Schott Sportsmanship Trophy. The Vogtmen. at their season s best, routed Sherwood m their first game, 34-11. Thby then scored over their final opponents, 18-14. Ochsenreiter and C. Woodward were high scorers in both games. C. Woodward's scoring and fine defense work enabled the Tido to flood their opponents just when they began to become dangerous. Ochsenreiter. playing an unorthodox style of game, completely befuddled the opposition. Gene, starting in the back court with the ball, led the enemy to believe that he was a marked man and was satisfied to plav defensively. After being bottled up this way time and time again he would break through on beautiful broken field dribbles to score Vogt proved to the spectators that clean basketball is the most effective as his team scored the least number of fouls of any in the tourney. The final tournament score of the trophy was Montgomery plus 11, Prep minus 5. In the lunior High division. Leland defeated Silver Spring. 36-22, and Montgomery Juniors defeated Poolesville, 26-9. The Junior Citizens played Leland in the finals but were nosed out. 24-18. Coach Lehr's boys received the bronze cup for their victory. An added attraction was the girls' game where the All-Star team wus defeated by the Sherwood lassies, 37 30. Sudduth ctarrod for tho Twinklers by scoring 17 points. — Tide ebbs and flows — COURT RECOGNITION The Richard Montgomery Student Court has been receiving quite a bit of favorable recognition. In a recent issue of the Student Leader, national high school periodical, an entire column was given to a description of the local student organization. In addition to numorouc local inquiries, the court ha3 recently received a letter from the Garrettsville High School in Garrettsville, Ohio. The students and faculty of Garrettsville read about the court in an educational magazine and are asking for complete details about it with a view to establishing it in their own school. More honors to Stover, Prescott, Ward, McCurdy, et al. — Tide ebbs and flows — CAFETERIA IMPROVEMENT The noise of hammering and sawing in the building recently means that plans for bringing the school cafeteria up-to-date are materializing. Already a counter equipped with a well constructed steam fable has been installed. The use of this appliance will make it possible to serve more appetizing hot lunches with greater convenience than with the previous arrangement of going into the kitchen. There is also a new ice cream cabinet fitted into the counter and ready for use. To provide much needed additional space for work and storage, the hallway adjoining the present kitchen is being converted into a new kitchen by the construction of a partition and installation of new equipment. — Tide ebbs and flows — 50 THE ROCKET SOCCER RICHARD MONTGOMERY, for the second successive season, was runner-up in the county soccer championship. Starting with a rather green and inexperienced aggregation, Richard Montgomery proved to be an exceedingly fine team. Their first victory, over Damascus, started the lads from the county seat in the winning column, which was to be shattered only by the champs when they defeated R. M. H. S. 4 to 0. Probably the outstanding games as far as R. M. was concerned were the smashing triumphs over Sherwood and Silver Spring, by the overwhelming scores of 8 to 0 and 6 to 2. In these games, the lads representing the School for Citizenship and Sportsmanship played in grand style. Altogether it can be said that the Orange Tide enjoyed a successful season and with the graduation of only five members of this year's squad, Gene Ochsenreiter, Nip Prescott, Bob Jones, Leroy Barber, and George Ankney, the championship for 1937 should rest in our hands. The squad: George Ankney, Bob Jones, Charles Woodward, Bill Broschart, Norman McGaha, Dick Cleveland, Ashton Garrett, Nip Prescott, Porter Welsh, Tom Slater, Leroy Barber, Clyde Milor, Otis Butt, Bob Cleveland, and David Bailey. Montgomery 5 Montgomery 10 Montgomery 2 Montgomery 6 Montgomery 6 Montgomery 8 Damascus Poolesville Sherwood Silver Spring Poolesville Sherwood THE ROCKET Winners or The Sportsmanship Tournament SENIOR BOYS' BASKETBALL THE ROCKET Varsity 35 Poolesville 11 Varsity 7 Maryland Freshman 34 Varsity 29 Devitt 36 Varsity 36 St. Albans 24 Varsity 23 Montgomery Blair 27 Varsity 13 Georgetown 12 Varsity 23 London 17 Varsity 36 Damascus 35 Varsity 19 Gaithersburg 24 Varsity 35 Sherwood 28 Varsity 19 London 29 Varsity 22 Gaithersburg 25 Varsity 32 Montgomery Blair 27 Varsity 21 St. John's 46 Varsity 30 Friends 27 Varsity 17 St. John's 43 Varsity 34 Sherwood 11 Varsity 18 Georgetown 14 JUNIOR BOYS' BASKETBALL UNDER THE able supervision of their coach, Mr. Whiteford, the Junior High basketball team enjoyed a fine season. After receiving many early setbacks, the boys suddenly snapped out of their slump and went to town. Their record consists of wins over Gaithersburg, Sherwood, Georgetown Prep, Silver Spring, and Poolesville. One of the highlights of their season was the fine showing they made in the Sportsmanship Gene Receives The Sportsmanship Trophy From Mr. Schott Tournament. They gained the final round of this tournament and lost to Bethesda in the finals after a terrific battle. The first team consisted of seven players who alternated back and forth: Forwards; Burke, Johnson, and Carter: Center; French, Guards; Clarke, Cleveland, and Viers. The remaining members of the squad were: Tom Ray, Norman Anders, D. Wootton, and J. Schwartzbeck. S3 THE ROCKET The Baseball Team BASEBALL THE BASEBALL team representing Richard Montgomery High School during the 1936 season was able to win a good percentage of the games through the able guidance of Coach Vogt. We not only had the good luck to have the backbone of last year's team, but a lot of promising new material turned up giving us an invincible infield. The inexperienced pitching staff which gt the beginning of the season was thought very inferior to those of our rivals, surprised everyone and demonstrated their ability as strikeout artists, chalking up one of the best records in the school’s history. TENNIS RICHARD MONTGOMERY 1935-1936 rac-queteers, playing an enlarged schedule, hope to go through unscathed. The advantage of having home courts will tend to increase the interest for this sport and will undoubtedly produce some outstanding players. Their tentative schedule arranged will include such teams as Friends, Georgetown Prep, both of whom were played last year and two county teams. Silver Spring, and Bethesda. The squad for 1936 consists of three veterans, Charles and Stewart Nicewarner and Gene Ochsen-reiter. The tv o Woodward brothers, Charles and Arthur, with Frank Davis rounds out the tennis team. Roland Banks is the manager of the squad. Mr. Norris acts as coach. The Tennis Team THE ROCKET TOUCH FOOTBALL FOR THE first time in many years there was not a volley ball team at R. M. H. S. Instead a new type of team was started, namely, Touch Football. Its being a new idea, only Pooles-ville and Montgomery had teams. Two games were played, Montgomery being the victor each time. The members of the team and their positions were: Dinky Anders Center Ellie Ramsdell Guard Elizabeth Gude Guard Ruth Ramsdell Tackle Hilda Kraft Tackle Mary lane Ankney Quarterback Molly Thompson Fullback Tootie Sudduth Right Half Ann Bouic Left Half Betty de Lashmutt End Helen Coleman End JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS' BASKETBALL THE GIRLS started late this year and consequently did not advance far, but they won five out of the seven games that they played. With the able coaching of 'Tootie Sudduth the girls blossomed into an excellent team. Lucille Gartner was star forward, scoring as many as 24 points in one game. Members of the team were: Molly Thompson Dorothy Bohanan Lucille Gartner Helen Coleman Marvel Williams Martha Merry Substitutes Beverly Martin Geraldine Williams Evelyn Orme Touch Football Team 55 THE ROCKET Senior Girls' Basketball SENIOR HIGH GIRLS' BASKETBALL THIS YEAR witnessed one of the most successful seasons the girls basketball team has known. In the entire season, only two games were lost, both to Sherwood, the county champs. There was plenty of capable material to give support to Tootie Sudduth and Edna Anders who rang up the score. In the center Eileen Jackson and Marian Cleveland made names for themselves as center and side center respectively. Ann Bouic was a regular at the beginning of the season but due to an injury had to stop playing. Kay Bauer and Mary Jane Ankney proved their excellence at guarding by putting their finger on the other forwards. The first team received excellent support from our substitutes—Margaret Case, Molly Thompson, Jessie Peddicord, Billie Clark, Elizabeth Gude, Dot Monday, Ellie Ramsdell, Ruth Ramsdell, and Becky Myers. Schedule Montgomery 30 Poolesville 14 Montgomery 24 Damascus 10 Montgomery 23 Bethesda C. C. 19 Montgomery 30 Silver Spring 16 Montgomery 28 Gaithersburg 13 Montgomery 28 Frederick 27 Montgomery 44 Poolesville 9 Montgomery 13 Sherwood 28 Montgomery 36 Bethesda 29 Montgomery 28 Silver Spring 17 Montgomery 25 Gaithersburg 19 Montgomery 28 Ellicott City 11 Montgomery 19 Sherwood 34 56 PINWELE THE ROCKET Staft: J. Mudbug McCurdy, editer, asistent editer, 2nd asistent editer an copee gurl. Bob (Anon.) French editer, an controlur of the staft ekschekery. DEADIKATION! Wee dew hearbi solumlee deadikate: this hear yere booke, tew it Thee Pinwele” tew Mr. Atlo Van Bumper, Dew Burping-witz Norris, jr. Long mae his wiscers wave in thee breze. An wee hope he will leive us awl his muny. THE SCHOOL COURT We hav a veri efishunt cort this yere. Everythin went off like clock werk. The bess case of thee yere wuz wen Pinky Pinetree Prescott wuz drugged up and charged with using a dangerush weapon with intent to main. Wen called tew the stan he triped daintily up to the chair. The ballif kicted him and the clerk swore at him—she swore him in. He pled guilty and aftur a very touching stori he was givum 7 dazes. Sidelites on the Trail. Pinky is attorney-general an he tho't he wood get out of it but he didn't. That weapon was a baby blue garter trimmed in gold. The latest made in Monkey Run. FIRE WORKS Bill Brochart is thet way about a horse named Sadie in th' second race at Bowie. Reginald Beard is that way about—Reginald Beard. Mr. Saddleblanket Whiteford is quite smiton bye Mis. Canada, and Mr. Whiteford a merried man! Ellie Ramsdell was seen running around with a couple of old skates the other day. Gene Oxenrider broke the record of the yere by throwin over 19 girls thee last being wun who threw him over first and he staied hume 2 daze tew recuperate. AMUNG THE FAULTY Mrs. Holmead gav a diner parti at her knew hume. Amung those precent were Mr. an Mrs. Vogt, Cooney, McClung an Mr. Johnson. A1 wuz perfict until Mr. Johnson tuckt th tabul cloth under his chin an drank frum his naybors tingur bowl. Thee joonyers an seenyurs in-turtained the secratary, Peg Lohr, in her offise durin thee faulty meatings. At a recunt Card Parti givun bi Mis. Sherwood, Mr. Whiteford wuz found with three aces up his sleev and one wich he hadd atempted tew hyde in his toupee. Wen the good buys wuz sed for silvur spoons an three linun napkins fill frum Mr. Cooneys ovur-coat. MIS SHERWOOD HOLDS CONTESS Mis Sherwould belt a theem contess in her joonyer Enqlish clas. Thu furst priz, a bootyfull red, wite and bloo barbur pole, trimed in hare ribbons, was precented tir Eddy Oxenrider. Thu juging of the theems wuz bast on thu edukashunul value an generul englush noladge. The winnin' papur wuz entitluled: SCHOOL DAZE” Wen I wuz a litle boy mi dad toke me buy the han an tole me nevur tew let no body git a hed of me. He sid thet if I wanted tew git any wher in this werld i wood hev tew poos mi whey their. Wen i got in hi scool i was dieturmaine tew git good marcs an sew i hev; i gues. Every nite i studi hard an tri tew no wat the techer's lern me. The nex dey wen i hev ter resite i stan strait an tal an talk reel lowd sew, that evey one kin here me: sometimes i hev tew looc on mi naybores papur because i foregit the ansur, but thets o: k; four al of mi techers giv me ayes evry month an ayes stan fer axcellunt sew whi sood i werry! 57 THE ROCKET NOTUS We think thet muther nacher is very unfair. Jest look how she treated our teechurs. Mr. White-ford ain't got much hare and Uncle Abel has got too much— mostly on his fase. It looks like Uncle Abel is jest showing off in front of Uncle Henry and the gurls. Dere Miss Fix I am in a hek of a perdikamint. You gotta help me. I got married a cuple of yeres ago and up til a few munths ago Ducky and i hav bean very happy. Hear is mi problum: I am a good gardenur an i can grow anything if i hav sume derte. So i decided to raise a mush-tash as i don't wash mi face very much anyways. Well, she came up nice and thick but one side was red and one side was black. Mi wife wants ter dye it all red but i want to dye it black. This litlc difference is making us verie unhapy. Oh what shall we do, comma, I don't want to shave it because it is such a swell soop strainer. Yours, Archie Dear Archie, Since you asked my opinion concerning this little bit of exterior decorating I should suggest that you dye your mushtash to correspond with your hair. If you have carrot-red hair, emerald green might go nicely or perhaps a lovely shade of canary yellow. If your hair is coal black a charming laquered mush-tash of the same tint would be dee-vine. However, if you have blond or brown hair by all means dye it that lovely new hue of snowy red. I hope this little color scheme will help you solve your problem and that Ducky will be satisfied. Fannie Fix SPORTS In the annule feeld meat, the Skool fer Safetee skored menny onners. The 220 dash wuz wun bi Anny Hawkins and Reggie Beerd in 10 min. 5 secs. Walt Higgins maid thu Studdy Hawl team without no compete-shun. Elmer Davis drov his nu car at the astoundin' rate of 5 miles pur our. Gene Oxenrider maid thu bloc relay team. Awl thu gurls was dee-lighted. PERSONAL COLUME Iz yere carrige graceful? If yew want to wawk gracefullike, come sea Mr. Vote. He will teech you rite. He will evun teech yew th geese step. Do yu want to lern to danse? All the latest struts, including the chinees hornpype. See A1 Johnson, Perfesser of the art of syncopated pcdcstrial loco motion. 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