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

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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.

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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.

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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.