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

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WILLIAM SCOn ELKINS Patrol, Captain. 3; Citizenship Council, 3, 4; Dancing Club. 3: Ping Pong Club. 3: C. B. E.. 3: Secretary of Citizenship, 4: Debating Club. 4; School Play. 4: Rocket Staff. Editorial. 4; Sunshine and Shadows. Editorial, 4: Montgomery County Inter-High Student Council. 4; Dramatic Club. 4: Leadership Club, 4; Lawyer. 3: Tide Staff. Editorial, 4. William s record shows efficiency in everything he has done. Above everything else he is dependable. William has been one of the leaders in the student government. He also has a high scholastic standing. MARJORIE HAMERSLY ELLSWORTH Loo Jackson Hioh School. 3: Tide Staff, Editorial, 4; Dra- matic Club. 4: Choral Club. 4: Sunshine and Shadows Staff. Editorial. 4: Debating Club, 4: Personality Club, 4. Marjorie joined the class during her senior year, but she has more than proved that lateness does not alter the fact that one may be always welcomed as a friend. She has a retiring disposition, but her presence is felt through her untiring efforts towards the good of all. CHARLES EMBREY Banking Staff. 3. 4: Library. 3. 4. Courage is one of the finest and strongest principles of manhood. To Charles is paid this tribute, for he has shown what real valor is. In the hearts of the few who have had the privilege of knowing him. he holds a large place. PAUL O. EMBREY Checker Club, 3, 4 Camera Club, 3; History Club, 3; Gloo Club. 3: Reading Club. 4; Handy-Andy Club. 4: Violin Club, 4. Paul is one of the very able workers in the Richard Montgomery shop. However, his interests are not confined to his work, but are varied. His opponents in the Chess Club can attest to his skill in that field. DOROTHY LEE FLETCHER Dancing Club, 3. 4: Debating Club. Secretary, 3: Ping Pong Club. 3; Glee Club. 3; Choral Club, 4; Hiking Club. 4; Citizenship Council, 3. 4. “Dot ’ shines as a friend: she is always willing to help. Her pleasant manner, combined with a keen sense of humor, makes her a popular member of the class. Her ability as a commercial student assures her an enviable posi- tion in the business world. ROBERT A. FORSBERG Dancing Club. 3. 4; Glee Club. 3. 4; Landscape-Garden Club. President. 3: Photo Club. 3; C. B. E.. 4- Basketball Team. 3. 4; Track Team, 3. 4 Sunshine and Shadows. Editorial Staff. 3: Tide. Editorial Staff, 4: Rocket, Editorial Staff, 4; Tennis Team. 4; Dramatic Club. 4. Robert has he'ped to lighten many a day by being good natured enough to stand for the teasing which has so fre- quently been accorded him. Robert’s courteous manner has won for him a wide circle of friends. DOROTHY INEZ FRALEY Art Club. Secretary, 3, 4: Dancing Club, 3, 4; C. B .E., 4: Choral Club, 4. Speech is silver, but silence is golden. Inez seems to have adopted this motto. But her good looks were prob- ably responsible for her great popularity, too. Good looks, charming personality—who wouldn't be popular? H. ASHTON GARRETT Dancing Club. 3, 4: Ping Pong Club. 3: Glee Club. 4: Dra- matic Club. 3. 4: Speaker of House, 4: Home Room Repre- sentative, 3: C. B. E.. 4; Soccer Team. 3, 4; Basketball Team. 3. 4: Baseball Team, 3, 4; Track Team, 3, 4; Tide Staff. Edito- rial, 4: Sunshine and Shadows Staff. Editorial. 4: Sportsmanship Brotherhood, 4. No more reliable person is to be found anywhere than Ashton. His naturalness is his greatest charm. His friend- liness and level head have captured the respect and admira- tion of every student of Richard Montgomery. HILDA JOSEPHINE GRAY Basketball. 4; Dancing Club, 4- Ping Ponq, 3; Choral Club. 4- Glee Club, 3: Badminton Club. 4. Dancing seems to be Hilda’s pet hobby and she cer- tainly gets a lot of enjoyment out of it. Hilda believes in-being merry, for she greets almost everyone with a smile. TESSIEL CAROLINE HAMILTON Dancing Club. 3, 4; C. B. E., 3, 4; Home Nursing Club, 3: Personality Club, 4. Tessiel has been shown to be a quiet and reserved, though a definitely capable young lady, during her high school davs. She has undertaken her scholastic duties with much seriousness and has proven that, after all. school is an educational institution. [ ]

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DOROTHY ELIZABETH BROOKS Dancing Club. 3. 4: C. B. E.. 3: Home Nursing Club, 3; Personality Club. 4; Gift Club. 4. Dot is a good worker. Someday her persistence will get her to the top. Her cheerfulness will undoubtedly con- tribute a good share. All the class joins in wishing her the best. WILLIAM E. BROSCHART First Aid Club. 3. 4 C. B. E.. 3. 4: Ping Pong Club. President. 3. 4; Varsity Soccer Team. 3. Captain. 4. Bill seems to be a believer in the Epicurean philosophy, namely, to cat. drink and be merry. Nothing ever seems to disturb Bill s emotions for he is always the same. Bill has been one of our stars on the soccer team. BETTIE TORBERT BURDETTE Citizenship Council. 3. 4: C. B. E.. 3. 4 Dancing Club, 3. 4; Bank Staff. 4- Home Nursing Club. President. 3. Bettie has taken a great interest in the school bank, and in this field she will leave behind her a noteworthy record. Bettie has the qualifications to become a very successful secretary or to fulfill any other commercial position. MARGARET DELIGHT CASE Senator. 3: Sunshine and Shadows Staff. Editorial. 3. 4; Citizenship Council. 3: Rocket Staff. Editorial. 3. 4: Glee Club. 3. 4; Dancing Club. 3: Art Club, 3: Dramatic Club. 4: Tide Staff. Editorial. 4; Leadership Club. 4 Basketball. 3. 4; School Play. 4; Secretary of State of Montgomery. 4. Maggie is in just about everything. If you are looking for someone to help you. just ask Maggie. A basketball player, and a good one. an outstanding thespian. a com- petent official of the government, that's Maggie. Her aggressiveness promises that Margaret will keep on going. HELEN KATHERINE CLARK Secretary of Junior Class. 3: Basketball. 3: Art Club. 3; Dancing Club, 3; Dramatic Club. 3, 4: Cheer Leader. 3; Rocket Staff, 3, 4; Glee Club. 4; Sunshine and Shadows. 3. 4; School Play. 4: Tide, Editorial. 3. 4. Known to all as Billie, this petite miss has won herself many acquaintances. Her greatest talent lies in the field of art. and if permitted to judge by her present ability. Billie should prove that small people may accomplish extensive undertakings. ELLEN REED CRONISE Representative. 3; Citizenship Council. 3. 4: Sunshine and Shadows. Business Staff. 3, 4; Dancing Club. 3, 4; Glee Club, 3: Class Games, 3. 4; Bank, 4- Choral Club, 4. Referring to the Hostess Committee, one naturally thinks of Ellen, for she has been very efficient in that field. She has been of great assistance in the Cafeteria and has also shared in the student government. NEAL CROWN Shop Club, 3: Checker and Chess Club. 3. 4; Debating Club 3: Citizenship Council. 3: Bank Staff. 4. Neal is recognized not for the noise he makes, but for the good work he does. His steadiness and honesty make his presence in the bank desirable. May you carry these enviable traits with you always. Neal. FRANK I DAVIS, JR. Sportsmanship Brotherhood. Parlimentarian, 4; George Wash- ington Scholastic Press Association, 3: Tide Staff. Business Manager. 3- Editor-in-Chief. 4: Leadership Club. 4- Richard Montgomery High School Junior Republic, President. 4 Montgomery County Inter-High School Student Council. President, 4. Senator, 3; Glee Club. 3. 4; Secretary of Citizen- ship. 3; Dramatic Club. 4: Secretary. 3; Dancing Club. 3: C. B. E., President. 4. Lawyer, 3: Rocket Staff. 3, 4- Citi- zenship Council. 3. 4, Assistant Attorney-Gonerol, 3: Dobat ing Team, 3, 4; Sunshine and Shadows. Business Manager. 3: Editor-in-Chief, 4; Debating Club. 3: President. 4- Debate Conference, 3: Sergeant-at-Arms. 4. Ike” came. saw. and conquered the hearts and friend- ships of the entire student body. His intense loyalty, his spontaneous eagerness and enthusiasm about all things have proven him worthy of being President of the Junior Republic, the Caesar of R. M. H. S ROSE MARIE DeCHENE Elk River High School. 3: Tide Staff, Editorial, 4- Rocket Staff. 4: Sunshine and Shadows. Editorial Staff. 4. Rose has been with us for less than one year. In that time she has gained innumerable friends. Her neat appear- ance is the first to strike you. but her willingness to work and her Western friendliness stay with you always. JAMES LEO ELDER Bank Staff. 4: Ping Pong Club. 3: Dancing Club. 3, 4: Photo Club. 3: Art Club. 3. 4; C. B. E.. 3, 4- Safety Council, 4: Representative, 4; Choral Club, 4. Jim's activities while at Montgomery High have been varied. He's a boy whom you just have to like when you first meet him. That he was selected by his classmates as Representative speaks for his character. [10]

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ROY LEE HARMON Photo Club, 3: Indoor Patrol Company, Corporal. 3: 4-H Club, 3; Boys Glee Club, 3; C. B. E., 4; Shop Club, 3: Physi cal Education Club. 3; Stage Crew. 3. 4; Ping Pong Club. 4: Reading Club, 4; Chess and Checker Club. 4. Roy seems lo be inclined to take manual training as his favorite work. His interest in that field is particularly keen. He has shared in school activities as a patrolman and as a member of the Stage Properties Committee. MARY DAWSON HENDERSON Secretary of Publications. 3; Glee Club. 3. 4; Secretary of Scholarship. 4: Sunshine and Shadows, Editorial Staff. 3. 4: Dramatic Club, 4; Tide. Editorial Staff. 4- Art Club. 4: Rocket Staff. 3. 4 Montgomery County Inter-High School Student Council. 4: Leadership Club, 4: Sportsmanship Brotherhood. 4. Mary is the lass with the pptience of a saint. She has a passion for dogs, hiking and physics, and no doubt will someday major in the scientific study of canines. She’s a grand person and R. M. H. S. will have to search far for someone to fill her place. JULIA A HERSBERGER Dancing Club. 3; C. B. E.. 3, 4; Home Nursing Club. 3: Glee Club. 4; Personality Club, 4. When one thinks of Canada, one almost unconsciously thinks of Julia. Her main characteristic is being unemo- tional. for she never seems to get excited and always re- mains the same. MEREDITH E. HILL Indoor Patrol. Captain. 3: School Orchestra. 3: Glee Club. 3; C. B. E., 3: Safety Council. 3: Collection Club. 4: School Band. 4. Meredith has spent most of his time at R. M. H. S. diligently working in the shop. He will also be remembered as Captain of the Patrol, as a very active member of the Safety Council, and as a member of the band. NAOMI LOUISE HORN C. B. E., Vice-President. 3: Dancing Club. 3. 4: Class Teams, 3; Hostess Committee. Secretary, 3: Tide Staff. Business. 3: Typing, 4; Citizenship Council. 3: Badminton Club, 4: Chorol Club, Secretory, 4. Noisy, happy, and laughing—it's Naomi Horn. Coming each day from far away Point of Rocks, she is a willing and able worker. Her giggling is omnipresent and seems to have a habit of spreading. KATHERINE VIRGINIA HOWELL Glee Club, 3: Dancing Club. 3, 4 Choral Club. 4: Class Games, 3. 4; Sunshine and Shadows. 3: Tide Staff. 3. ' I don't hear her. No. you don't hear her 'cause it’s Katherine Howell. She's the kind you have to know fully to recognize her ability. Certainly the most unobtrusive member of the Senior Class, her quiet even temperament is an enviable trait. MILDRED ELIZABETH HUTCHINSON Basketball Team. 4: Dancing Club. 3. 4; Ping Pong Club. 3 Glee Club. 3; Choral Club. Vice-President, 4: Badminton Club, President. 4. Curley is one of the most vivacious young ladies to go forth this June. She excels on the basketball court as well as on the dince floor and will no doubt prove an excellent and capable business woman. EILEEN NORAH JACKSON Sportsmanship Brotherhood. 4- Senator, 4- Court Clerk, 3 Play. 4: Citizenship Council. 3. 4: Basketball, 3. 4: Debate Club. 4 Cheering Club. Secretary. 3: Dancing Club. 3: Art Club. 4 President. 3: Dramatic Club. 3. 4: Rocket. Editorial Staff. 3. 4: Sunshine and Shadows. Business Staff. 3. Editorial Staff. 4; Leadership Club. President. 4: Debate Conference, 4: Tide Staff, 3. An agreeable redhead. Eileen's place during her five years at Richard Montgomery has been at the head of her class. In athletics, too. she was always on the top. A leader, a friend, she takes with her our best wishes for great success. KATHERINE VIRGINIA JENKINS Citizenship Council, 3: Dancinq Club. 3. 4: C. B. E.. 3: Game Club. 4: Knitting Club, 3: Choral Club. 4. Katherine----why she’s the lass whose laughter is for- ever resounding through the halls of this educational edi- fice. She rates high as a giggle-ist. but even higher as a friend. When you leave. Kay. you'll leave a hard-to-fill space behind. BERNICE LOUISE KING Dancing Club. 3, 4: Girls Glee Club. 3; Knittinq Club, 3 Home Nursinq Club. 3; C. B. E., 3: Choral Club. 4; Hiking Club, 4. Bernice travels from Clarksburg to Rockville every day. adding much to the merriment of the bus passengers. She’s a winsome blonde whose favorite habitat is the dance floor. [12]