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

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1944 volume:

THE KOCKET Published by THE SENIOR CLASS of RICHARD MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL ROCK VILLE. M ARY LAND Faculty mid Senior Pictures by WINN STUDIOS Silver Spring, Maryland Others by ALVIN VEIRS Rockville, Maryland Dedication The Class of 1944 has spent four years in Richard Montgomery High School. When we were freshmen, we looked in awe upon the seniors who were the Class of 1941. And as we moved on to the sophomore class, a new group of seniors formed the graduating class. From each of these successive senior classes there have gone out many hoys to take their part in the defense of our nation. The boys who once roamed the halls of Richard Montgomery, the boys who sat in class with us. the boys who played on our teams are now playing their most important role in areas all over the globe. Our former schoolmates are serving in the j rmy. the Xavy. the Coast Guard and the Marines, defending the principles and the heritage they once read about in our classes. To these former students we wish the best of luck and godspeed To them we wish to dedicate The Rocket of 1944. CLASS OF 1941 Xonran Anders—Navy Raymond Burdette—Army James Burke—Army Worley Cheeks—Army Jack Clark—Army Milton Clogg—Army Fred James Koiner—Army Julius Martz—Navy Paul Monday—Army Joseph Omdorff Army Thomas Ray—Navy Dwight Reed—Army Ricketts—Navy CLASS OF Guy Baker—Army Tom Berry—Army Robert Browning—Coast Guard Riekard Burdette—Army Leon Carlin—Coast Guard Lawrence Cecil—Nary Douglas Duvall—Army Harold 1 Iarmon—Army Lee Hocker—Nary Hawes Keys—Army Wallace Kirby—Army CLASS OF Dick Crown—Nary Tin mas C rc wn—A rmy William Darby—Coast Guard Thomas Day—Army Edward Deets—Nary Brien Fennell—Nary William I'resell—Army Andrew Hamke—Army Parker Hanna—Nary Ward Wisner. J CLASS OF Fred Reburn—Navy Marshall Hdrle 1942 Florence Louthan—Marines Jack Milor—Army Julian Nichols—Army Leo Nichols—Army Franklin Osmond—Army William Rice—Nary Earl Richards—Army William See—Army Bill Tennery—Army William Virts—Navy Thomas Warfield—Nary •943 Dan Hocker—Navy Bernard Kitts—Army I ) uglas Norris—Navy Ralph Pies—Army Edgar Pool—Army Theodore Ricketts. Jr.—Army Earl Shaw, Jr.—Army Max Snonffer—Army Jack Williams—Nary —Army •944 Bradley Clark—Navy ’—Norv ENLISTED OR DRAFTED BEFORE GRADUATION Jack Coffin. ’41—Navy Ray Wachter. ’41—Navy Sidney Brake. '43—Army Thad Ingalls. ’43—Coast Guard Ray Mullican. '44—Ncry Marion Nicewarner. '44—Nary Russell Davis. '44—Coast Guard Ralph Graves. ’44—Nary Jerry Moore. ‘44—Navy Wayne Reed. '44—Navy Richard Montgomery I lion School by Xight Principal's Message We are living in times of tremendous import and must prepare ourselves to face the future with intelligence and understanding. You members of the Class of ’44 belong to the generation that will mold the future security of our nation and the world. The light of education has been dimmed, if not blacked out. in many parts of the world, but you are fortunate enough to live in a land where the torch of learning still shines brightly. I trust that you have taken reasonable advantage of your opportunities to prepare yourselves for a full and better life and that you will continue to grow in social and mental stature during the years ahead. Best wishes for the future, Daryl W. Siiaw Principal Mr. Daryl Shaw. Miss Edna Haukc, Mr. Harry S. Beall, Mrs. Frances Berkeley, Mrs. Gertrude Bowie Miss Katherine Bullion, Mrs. Maude Burke, Mrs. Moilie W. Christie, Mr. Levin Cornly, Miss Mary Craigmiles Miss Helen Day. Mr. Flory Diehl, Mrs. Dorothea Greene, Miss Anna Griffith, Miss Frances Higgins Mrs. Blanche Jenkins. Miss Mary Kingdon, Mrs. Kathryn Kelly. Miss Mary Xicol, Miss Alice Ravvson Mrs. Katherine Rodriguez, Mrs. Anne Stephens, Mr. James White. Miss Fern Will Daryl W. Shaw Mansfield (Pa.) State Teachers College, B. S.; Duke University, M. Ed. Principal Problems of Democracy Edna E. Hauke Columbia University, M. A. 'ice-Principal Biology, Science Harry Beall George Washington University, M. A. Mathematics, Latin Frances Berkeley University of North Carolina, B. S. Physical Education Gertrude Bowie Maryland University. B. S. Home Economics Katiierine Bullion Wilson Teachers College, B. S. Maryland University English, History Maude Burke University of Maryland, B. A. Social Studies Mollie W. Christie Hood College College of William and Mary, A. B. English. French Levin Comly Washington College. A. B. Physical Education Mary Craigmiles East Tennessee State College. B. S. University of Michigan Music. English Helen Day Chicago Art Institute. B. A. E. University of Chicago Art, Social Studies Flory Diehl Bridgewater College. B. A. George Washington University Physics, General Science Dorothea Greene Maryville College. B. A. Mathematics Anne Griffith University of Maryland. B. S. Home Economics Frances Higgins Inunaculata College, B. S. Typing, Shorthand Blanche Jenkins Oberlin College, A. B. Ohio University Mathematics. Science, Social Studies Mary Kixgdon State Teachers College Temple Business School Secretary Kathryn Kelly Mary wood College Marymount College. A. B. Banking. Elementary Business Mary Nicol George Washington University, . B. Social Studies, Mathematics. Science Alice Raw son University of Delaware. B. A. Cambridge University Columbia University. M. A. English Katherine Rodriguez Sorbonne Language School, Paris, B. A. Spanish. Science Anne Stephens Georgia State College for Women Columbia University Librarian James White Pennsylvania State Teachers College Shop, Mathematics Ff.rn Will George Washington University English. History Mocket Staff I he 1943-44 Rcckht staff made plans early in the school year to publish a bigger and better annual, entirely financed by the students and completelyi independent of advertising. We were given substantial aid by many citizens of the community who made generous contributions toward its publication. In addition, the senior class sponsored benefit dances, games and other activities to finance our book. We are proud to present this yearbook of memories of the Class of 1944. STAFF Harry Beall. Jr.. Secretary of Publications; Mrs. Christie, Adviser; Pat Browning, Mary Ella Burdette, Bradley Clark. Elecn Eralcy, Pat Ilowes, Barbara Johnson. Sylvia Katz, Margaret Lewis. Jill Medby, Eleanor Mill. Mary Lee Monday. Joanne Rice. Mary Beth Thompson, Dorsey Unglesbee, Dorcas Van Sickle, Beckie Wallach Garnet Baker MU ton . . . diamond ring .... graturner .... neat hair-do . . . happy future Edward Beau. “Ed Red plaid shirt . . . skepticism .. . farm boy makes good in physics . . . silver dollar ... pioneer corn Harry BealL, Jr. “Spurge “Peavine” . . . bow u. . . . Got any gum?” . . cough drops .. jokes .. I feudin’ .... publications Martin Berg hers “Buddy” The latest thing in men’s wear ... free taxi service .. . Reed's ... Sam . .. Mary Catherine Boswell “Dot” Ear! .. . friendly . . . nice smile ... bank .. . nexo watch ... Patricia Browning “Pat Presiding .. . IVell, pardon me”. . .Camp Ritchie .. . “Will the meeting please come to order?” . . . sxeeetness ... Mary ki.la Burdette Ruddy vs. Doug... Frederick .. . efficient .. . nylon hose . . . house parties ... eats .. . giggles ... Paul Burner, Jr. How's your love life?... baseball .. . carefree . . . athletic . I orraine . .. Ruth ..' Edith Calloway “Slick Howard .... fraternity pin ... sophisticated ... clothes de luxe ... figure Samuel Carr, Jr. “Sam” What makes Sammy run? . . . basketball shots . .. unaffected manner .... blushing ..... corduroy pants . . . grammar . . . Robert Carter “Zazu” “Zacit .. .fisc in physic. . . . innocent? ... basket ball's wonder .. . vice president .. . ' Barney' Anna Cornwell “Corny” “Reds’ .. . Milo ... flirtatious .. .hither and yon . . . amusing .... blonde hair ... ribbon ... Edith Catron Quiet and agreeable .. pretty hair . . . soda jerk css . . . home ec ... Mablee Cline “Peggy Athletic ... Larry .. Friendship Florist . . . . she’s a killer .. . baskc ball .. . gum . . . Donald Coupard “Don” Bethesda. . .good dancer .. . Health Center ... good cartoonist .. . curly hair ... welding ... Paulina Creamer “Polly” “Polly” ... accommodating .. . sincere ... office practice . . . welders . . . jood-natured . . . Mildred Crim “Millie” Tardy... petite... Murphy’s. .. basketball... office practice. . . sewing. . . Charles Crown “Charlie” “Charlie” .. . patrol ... cooperative office helper.. bulletin .. . ishop .. . Betty Duckworth “Duckie” Salute to the Marines ... Vernon ... Spring Lake Park... nice... bowling Julian Finney ■’Buster Candid... Public Health Center. . . dependable. .. industrious .. . welding Goldie Foster Murphy's .. . comical ... fun-loving... Dorsey.. . Clagett’s bus...home ce Eleen Fraley “Skinny” Hanh pres. ... competent ... cashier . . . secretary to V. C. ... nursing .. . Thomas Holland “Dutchie” Tommy- Dutch . . . congenial. . . plaid shirts. . . Potomac. . .bass voice... Patricia Howes “Pat All or nothing at all ... ambitious ... variety in life .. . assemblies .. . V------mail ... Barbara Johnson “Johnson” Uniform conscious .... Blonde Bomber .... a! oeste ... blach dress ... spontaneous .... social activities . . . “Janie” Neatly dressed.. . Clarksburg ... Jack .. . office practice .. . likeable .. . barn dances . . . Artistic .chic in rt+tfib's ... Clarksburg ... Peril on a ... bracelets ... green nail polish .. . Richard Lowe “Dick” Woodrow IVilson .... brother! the convertible gets them .. . Jill and Jo .. . horses ... argumentative ... Maud Lucas “Maudie” Quiet ... obliging .. . volley ball ... spelling ... nice ... Lavinia McCrossin “Tootie” Su’cct.. . happy-go-lucky ... likeable... Tootie’ ... nursing .. . banking Mary Lee Monday “Minnie ” Good sport . . . presiding ... cute laugh .. . fair ... competent ... A-s in English.. . dry-cleaned hair .. . ilia M ONAHD “Judy” Nice hair-do... Germantown . .. amicable ... Judy” .. . Vets” .. . good in English ... Jill Medby “Medby” Green stockings .. . unpredictable . . . California . . . animated . . . cream colored Lincoln Z tfhyr ... Spanish N 1 Henry Xicewarner “Chick” “Chick” ... IVoody’s.. . Cassanova ... congenial ... tide gossip ... basketball ... Virginia Nicholson “Ginny” “Ginny”.. .smart dresser . .. smiling blonde . . . Willie Notnaule “Billie” Earl ... Frederick ... good natured .. . personality plus ... Air Corps ... smiles ... Anna Oden “Andy” ... tidy .. . neat . . . laughing . . . athletic . . . vim and vigor . . . James Peck “Jimmy” ( Witty . . . circulating brary of knowledge . here and there entertaining ... V-I2 ... quiet I o 1'red Reburn “Jabbo” Grave yard hunter . . . cars and the women . . . lanky .. . bury the stiff .. . Navy ..' Joanne Rice “Rice” ° “It's the gypsy in me ... Morris. . . trim.. . breezy .... “B'ue Grass” .... Canteen .. . Scab . Patrol bracelet .. . cute I‘.ST 11 I W A B -v Wsketba'l. identification . Dutchie Wieliam Shephard “Bill” Ruby . . . pro or con of any subject... flirtations .. . doubtful . . . curly hair .. . .Marylee Taylor Sincere . . . likeable . . . Home Arts .. . quiet .. . Industrious . . . Dorsey Unglesbee “George” Spit iu your eye ...tin cans and newspapers ... jokes . . . modern design ...’42 Buick...the lost eye lid .. . Rebecca Wallach “Beckie” tide .. . Army vs. Navy . . . I've got something to tell yon .. . continual source of argument ... Beckie .. . good gal.. . citizenship ... Rutii Woodworth Rutliie Secretary ... efficient.. . tiny.. . Eldridge.. .witty . . . with Polly . . . pretty smile . . . Mary Elizabeth Thompson Jack 7's. Philip .. . the Navy . . . petite ... competent .. .espanola ... Dorcas Van Sickle “Cork” Physics . . . vs. June .. . movie projector .. . persistent .. . do or die ... Marshall Hurley Nary . . . Ruth . . . Dwight . . . “sticky fingers . . . quiet ami unassuming . . . good fellow . . . As our senior year now dnnvs to a elose, ITc turn through the pages behind us; And think of the life that were had in the past Of which future times will remind us. The classroom no longer will echo the sound Of the voices of friends we hold dear; ITc dreamed of the future and wished away time, And now. ter find parting is near. And should we be torn far away from the life Of which wefre so truly a part. The sun on the windows, the wind in the Hags— These memories live in the heart. This isn't the ending; it's only the start. As other years quickly fly by. For only forever will live in our hearts The days in Montgomery High. —Patricia Howes CLASSES 11A 11B OFFICERS OF THE JUNIOR CLASS Martha Holland ............................ President Janet Miller .................... Secretary-Treasurer Rosalie Nichols ............................. Senator ioA 10B OFFICERS OF THE SOPHOMORE CLASS Jerry Johnson . Wendell Turner David Trout .. . President Secretary Senator SEVENTH 7A: Judson Harding, Senator; Wallace Comigys, President; John Cruse. Vice-President; Jane Alice Chinn, Secretary. jB: Helen Hutchison, President; Verna Mae Kelly, Secretary. 7C: George Rav. President; Unadeen Ward, Vice-President; David Waters, Secretary. EIGHTH 8A: Larry Bingham, Senator; Doris Curtiss, President; Ruth Cruse, Vice-President; Sally Deets. Secretary. 8B: Tint Jones, President; Carroll Mulligan, Vice-President; Har- old Mulligan, Secretary. 8C: Charlotte Parks, President; Stanley Stiles, Vice-President; Eugene Thompson. Secretary; Thomas Ostertag, Treasurer. NINTH Betty Jean O'Brien. Senator; Virginia Bangs. President. Senior Key Society The honor organization of Richard Montgomery 11igli School is the Senior Key Society, whose members are students who have attained higli scholastic and citizenship averages and who enjoy certain privileges r.s a result of their membership. 'I lie society began the year with seven members, but on November r fourteen new members were tapped into membership at a special candlelight ceremony. Under the advisership of Miss Will, the Senior Key Society has pledged itself to hack the various school campaigns and social activities and to give time to discussion of the problems facing us as students today and as future citizens in the post-war world. The senior members will long cherish the beautiful inscribed keys which they will receive at graduation. Members include: Joanne Rice. President; Mary Elizabeth Thompson, Secretary-Treasurer; Danetta Louthan. Vice-President; Sylvia Katz, Keeper of the Grades; Patricia Browning. Mary Lee Monday, Betty Jo Marshall. Barbara Adamson, Patricia Howes. Barbara Johnson, Harriet Browning. Ualista Butt. Eleen Fraley. Edith Holmes, Rosalie Nichols, Barbara Seifert, Rebecca Wallach, Robert Carter, Erwin DeHaven, Harry Beall and Dorsey Unglesbee. Victory Council For the duration of the war. the Senate and the Cabinet of the Junior Republic have l een combined into a Victory Council which acts as the student government organization. This council promotes various school campaigns, presents student problems to the faculty, arranges assemblies, publishes periodicals, promotes social and athletic events, hears student and faculty complaints, promotes salvage drives, and performs many other duties. Patricia Browning is the president of the Victory Council and Robert Carter is the vice-president. Cabinet officers are: Esther Schwab, secretary of safety: Harry Beall. Jr., secretary of publications: Barbara Seifert, secretary of welfare: Sue Taylor, secretary of community relations; Rebecca VVallach. secretary of citizenship; Barbara Johnson, secretary of social activities: Patricia Howes, secretary of assemblies; Dorsey Unglesbee, secretary of war activities: and Mary Ella Burdette, secretary of school property. Class senators are: William Shephard, Rosalie Nichols, David Trout, Betty Jane O'Brien. Larry Bingham, Judson Harding and Bradley Earn. Eleen Fraley and Ruth Woodworth are secretaries to the council. Miss Hauke and Mrs. Christie are the faculty advisers. The TIDE is the biweekly newspaper published by the students of Richard Montgomery High School. The writing of the material, the mimeographing and the cartoons are entirely the work of the students under the supervision of Mrs. Christie, the faculty adviser. The staff is composed of: Harry Beall. Secretary of Publications; Garnet Baker. Anson Ball, Harriet Browning, Murray Hamilton, Sylvia Katz. Bernard Magee, Henry Nicewarner. Barbara Seifert. Dorcas Van Sickle and Beckie Wallach, R. M. H, S. Patrol The patrol is divided into three groups: hits patrol, cafeteria patrol, and building patrol. All three were organized to promote safety. People on bus patrol help to keep order on buses and conduct pupils across highways. Cafeteria patrol tries to encourage order lines and neatness iti the cafeteria. Building patrol strives for orderly passage through the halls, in the assemblies, in fire drills and in air raids. Patrol members, on the whole, have taken their work seriously and have done a good job. Many people in the school have shown much cooperation and the patrol offers its thanks to such people. Miss Bullion is the faculty adviser. Senior Glee Club i The Senior High Chorus has grown steadily to a large membership as a Victory Corps activity open to all high school students. Through constant effort in its semi-weekly meetings, it has developed into a fine singing group and has made steady progress toward its goal of perfection. Assemblies, graduations. I’. T. A. and community meetings have enjoyed the club's singing. The work this year, directed by Miss Craigmiles. has been inspiring, entertaining and educational. Junior Glee Club The Junior High Chorus met once a week—each Wednesday. Its purpose was to furnish an opportunity for the hoys and girls to sing the songs thev liked—old or new. The club has furnished music for various programs throughout the year and has made a splendid contribution to the musical life of the school. •Rifle Club Under the leadership and training of Mr. Tiller, the Rifle Club has completed its second year of successful operation. Because of the large size of the club, it is divided into two groups which alternate in the use of the Kensington Armory for biweekly target practice. Officers are: Robert Carter, President; Anson Ball, Vice-President; William Shephard. Secretary; and Morris Fetrow, Treasurer. Girls' Athletic Association All girls in senior liigli school who are interested in any phase of our athletic program may become members of the (iirls’ Athletic Association, which is sponsored by Mrs. Berkeley and Miss Will. Most of the members of the cheering squad have been chosen from the G. A. A. As a part of its aim to create interest in athletics, the association sponsored on March 9 and to an inter-school basketball tournament among four county schools. Active members are: Frances Bouic. Edith Calloway, Mablee Cline. Goldie Foster. Lorraine Kitts. Louise Kitts. Betty Jo Marshall. Virginia Nicholson. Phyllis Olesen. Ruth Olesen, Anna Ruffo, Beckie Wallach. Evelyn Woodford, Gladys Garland. Betty Duckworth. Janet Miller. Inactive members are: Patricia Browning. Mary Ella Burdette. Patricia Howes. Barbara Johnson. Margaret Lewis. Mary Lee Monday. Joanne Rice. Esther Schwab. Mary Elizabeth Thompson. 4M Clualb 1 lie Boys' 4-H Club is a part of a nation-wide program sponsored by the Extension Service of the United States Department of Agriculture. Its purpose is to teach rural boys and girls the latest agricultural and home economics practices. Here in R. M. H. S. a junior high school group has been working under the supervision of Mr. Roscoe Wliipp. Assistant Agricultural Agent. The principal projects of the group have been poultry and rabbit raising, while a few of the boys had swine, dairy calves, and baby beeves. Officers are as follows: Irving Fling ..................... President George Ray .................. Vice-President David Waters ..................... Secretary Maynard Holmes.................... Treasurer Richard Montgomery’s Salvage Club has led a varied hut active life during the school year. Under the direction of Mrs. Jenkins, it was composed entirely of seventh grade boys who have tramped Rockville's streets to bring in paper, magazines and tin cans. They have spent h airs in the school basement weighing and tying the papers and counting the tin cans brought in by members of the various home rooms. In the fall they conducted a campaign for old keys and small pieces of scrap metal. During each semester a competitive campaign was carried on for papers and tin cans. On March 31 more than 5.000 tin cans had been collected, while paper collections totaled nearly 7.000 pounds. Undoubtedly this has been a worthwhile project from the standpoint of salvaging materials vital to the war effort, and the members of the club deserve much credit for their work. Touch Football For |our first season of touch football at R. M. H. S.. the team, although inexperienced, came through with a majority of wins. Coached by Mr. Comly. the team played its first game against Gaithersburg and lost by a score of 22-0. Not to he dismayed, we then tackled Sherwood on our field, losing by a score of 13-0. After rearranging our line, we returned to Sherwood and took them over the gridiron for a score of 13-6. The return game with Gaithersburg was forfeited. Our last opponent being Damascus, we ended the season with a brilliant, hard-fought game, beating them 14-13. With a heavy, hard-fighting line which was able to block all interference. with fast shifty ends, clever passing and kicking, and with fast backfield running, the team displayed fine spirit and cooperation. We look forward to a better and bigger season next year. The girls’ basketball team had a very successful year, the highlight of which was the winning of the annual county basketball tournament. Sticking to the motto “AH for one and one for all , the girls showed a great deal of cooperation and good sportsmanship during each game. Under the efficient coaching of Mrs. Berkeley, the team was composed of: Louise Kitts, captain; Lorraine Kitts. Evelyn Woodford. Marie Coffey, Mablee Cline. Esther Schwab. Ruth Olesen. Phyllis Olesen. Anna Buffo, Betty Jo Marshall. Frances Bouic, Jane Conner, Marv Ellen Barry and Harriet Cutts. The basketball team pulled through a none-too-successful season, losing 15 j‘f the 18 games played. The last games of the season, however, proved that the team had promise, although it was lacking in practice and experience. After a defeat in the earlier part of the season, the team achieved its greatest success when it crushed its long-time rival, Gaithersburg, by a score of 26-7. Coached by Mr. Comly and managed by Henry Nicewarner. the squad was composed of: Jim Blackburn. Howard Bailey, Morris Fetrow, Paul Burner, Robert Carter. Paul Wilson, Anson Ball, John Poole, Jack Rice. Wendell Turner and Tommy Greene. Class Will We, the members of the Senior Class of Richard Montgomery, in view of the fact that we are about to depart from said school, do solemnly request that this, our last will and testament, receive attention and thought and be minutely carried out. First: To Mr. Shaw, our efficient, well-liked principal and friend, we will our most sincere respect and admiration. Second: To Mrs. Christie, our senior adviser, we will our love and deepest gratitude for the splendid help she has so readily given us the past year. Third: To the entire faculty we will our thanks for their interest and help throughout our high school life. Fourth: We will to the Junior Class our heartiest wish that their class be as successful during their senior year as our has been. Fifth: It is our special wish and last request that the following items shall receive strict attention and consideration and be duly carried out: Barbara Johnson wills her red finger nails to all who admire them. Patricia Howes wills Brien Fennell's legs back into the family. Patricia Browning wills her leadership to next year's president. Harry Beall wills his “chord progressions to Howard Bailey. Julia Monard wills her high pompadour to Murray Hamilton. Rutii Woodworth wills her “petiteness to Hazel Lechlider. Mildred Crim wills her bashfulness to Ruth Olesen. Henry Nicewarner wills his “What’s cookin’? to David Guthrie. Paul Burner wills his physique to some “undernourished underclassman . Sylvia Katz wills her quiet ways to Harriet Browning. Edward Beall wills his “corn to Jim Blackburn. Donald Coupard wills his “jitterbuggin' ability to Bobby Lowe. Martin Berc.heus wills bis shyness around the opposite sex to Sonny Turner. Charles Crown wills his position as Miss Kingdon’s helper to Prince Finlayson. Lavinia McCrossin wills her lovely smile to Edith Holmes. Elkkn Fraley wills her window in the bank to Isabel Dicks. Betty Duckworth wills her turban to Phyllis Olesen. Pauline Creamer wills her welders to the war effort. l)t T Boswei.i. wills her position in the stationery corner to Gladys Garland. Julian Finney wills his shop to George Hathaway. Doris King wills her typewriter to Paul Wilson. Dorsey Unglesbee wills his famous remarks to Danetta Louthan. Mary Beth I hompson wills her mirthful giggle to Bernard Magee. Margaret Lewis wills her artistic ability to Evelyn Woodford. Mary Ella Burdette wills her driver's license to Frances Bouic. James Peck wills his “Chicks to Harold Smith. Anna Cornwell wills her “red rinse to Rosalie Nichols. Edith Calloway wills her becoming sophistication to Jackie Reed. Mabler Cline wills her precious wad of gum to the successor at her desk. Virginia Nicholson wills her neat appearance to Hazel Perry. Iommy Holland wills his furtive glances to Erwin DeHaven. Mary Lee Monday wills her scholastic ability to all basketball players in need. Jill Medby wills her beguiling ways and fascinating eyes to all would-be glamour girls of the future. Joanne Rice wills her flirtatious nature to girls who’ll need it during the manpower shortage. Dick Lowe wills his haircuts to anyone not able to afford a dog-tag. Fred Reburn wills his lanky frame to Anson Ball. Esther Schwab wills her earrings to Sue Taylor. Maud Lucas wills her timidity to Ruby Owens. Marshall Hurley wills his bashful smile to Henry King. BecJkie YVallach wills her studiousness to Jack Rice. Edith Catron wills her domestic ability to Mary Howes. Dorcas Van Sicki.e wills her “coiffure to Jerry Johnson. Willie Notnagle wills her wistful smile to Carolyn Williams. Bill Shephard wills his arguments in English class to Bill Wisner. Bradley Clark wills his “humorous sayings to some unsuspecting junior. Garnet Baker wills her “spotless saddles to Mickey Cole. Goldie Foster wills her friendly nature to Mary Shelton. Anna Oden wills Andy to the other girls but just try to get him. To this will we hereby set our seal on this first day of June, in the Year of our Lord. 1944. Signed: Joanne Rice Jill Medby Patrons IVc wish to give grateful acknowledgment to our many friends whose generous contributions have, in a great measure, made possible the publication of this yearbook. Anonymous Mrs. Edith P. Allmitt Mr. Thomas M. Anderson Atwell's Cleaners Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beall Mr. William E. Beall Mr. W. Ralph Beall Mr. N. Burr Bell Mrs. Alice C. Berry Mrs. Emily Blackburn Mr. Donald Bowie, Jr. Mrs. E. D. Browning Dr. Dexter M. Bullard Mrs. R. M. Bullard Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Burdette Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh S. Chinn Rev. and Mrs. Herbert Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Cornwell Mrs. Mollie Waters Christie Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Crown William Darby. S2 C Mr. and Mrs. Leslie D. DeHaven Mr. Rowan F. Erb Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Fetrow Mrs. Helen Fraley Girls’ Athletic Association A. Gude Sons Co. Grossman Brothers Mrs. W. L. Hardister Mr. W. Guy Hicks Independent Publications Mr. Walter P. Johnson Captain Guy Jones Mr. W. A. Julian Mr. F. H. Karn Mr. and Mrs. I). Katz Mrs. Verna kelly Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lechlider Dr. W. A. Linthicum Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Martz Mr. and Mrs. Elzy McCrossin Mode Beauty Shop Mr. and Mrs. Hughes Monday Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Nicholson Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Xicewarner M r. Robert Peter Mrs. Ruth Bayless Ray Rockville Motor Company Rockville Vault Works Ruth's Beauty Shoppe Mr. anti Mrs. V. L. Schwab Major and Mrs. Harry E. Seifert Mr. and Mrs. Horace Thompson Miss Lucy Trundle Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Unglesbee Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Wallach Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Waters Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Watkins Mr. and Mrs. George A. Wilson, II Dr. James W. Wilson Judge and Mrs. C. W. Woodward Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Woodworth MAAY BwROeTTe WHY SO ftLUM, chum: CD � C4ul_ BARBARA JOHNSo V Col’t‘D ,T • YVo-MAATf TWC Pour � M3 Dlfc SYVAPP6-D A M A v CIPHER SCHWAB HOUD THAT Poser SYLVIA KATZ U lf A 0 TO TMC roTVIYr WWY So SAD? MARRY BtALL EL EC a CKAlXY BETTY Jo M ArjwAli MOL.D THAT T (Kr HArR icAuu AH CAAtV STAWT I am a spirit—unseen and unheard—in this world of today, in the year one thousand, nine hundred fifty-four. I have traveled far to see— what am I to see? We shall see— Why, there! That couldn’t he. yet it is—Dick Lowe in his new rocket ship, “heapin' Lena . Where is he going? I think I 11 take a ride with him. He'll never see me. There, I’m inside and sitting right beside him. This looks like Rockville and there's the school, covering three acres now. In the new gym. built on the old Fair Grounds, is Robert t arter drilling his “H e II in Every Time basketball team, while over there in the corner is Donald (Charles Atlas) Coupard lecturing to a group of undernourished runts. Henry Nicewarner is athletic director at the school now and Willie Notnagle is the efficient school secretary. And here s Miss Hattke, still teaching biology and keeping those one hundred sixty-two and one-half accounts straight. Mrs. Greene is here too, still trying to push Paul Wilson through geometry. Here are some interesting books on the library shelves: “How Not to Study by Paul Burner, and a new science text. “Smashing Atoms. Ions and Molecules , by Mary Lee Monday, the greatest of contemporary women in science. Now we’re heading uptown. There goes Ralph Graves, with Pat Howes right behind him, still trying to get that $6.31 away from him— something about shoes. 1 believe. Martin Berghers is over there, cultivating his huge flower garden in front of Reed Brothers' Garage. hv, look there! That store is Shephard's Store with a Future, managed by Bill Shephard and by Millie Crim. his able assistant. How times change! Swoosh! There go Mary Ella Burdette. Margaret Lewis and Mary Beth Thompson, on their way to town no doubt, in Mary Ella's car. Here's a newspaper office. “The Sentinel , and in this column. “I ‘May’ Be Wrong”, there is an item telling that Sam Carr is the proud father of sixty new chicks. Goodness!! This is South Adams Street and over there is a huge establishment. That nameplate looks familiar. Why. it reads “Dr. Dorcas Van Sickle.' What a long waiting line she has outside her office door! Look! Here comes Bradley Clark in his pea-green coat, still delivering mail. It seems that we are heading south. Yes, of course, we’re in W ash-ington. our nation's capital, where I understand Charles Crown as head of th R. I. R. (Rockville Industrial Revolutionists) is President, with Julian Finney as Secretary of State. Julia Monard is personal secretary to the President. Ummrn. We're going to see a show. Here in the “Early Theater we are seeing Dorsey (I'll Spit in Your Eye) Unglesbee, the screen’s greatest lover, co-starring with Jill Medby in “My Green-Legged Sweetheart . Nice acting. Dorsey is really smooth. And aren’t those chorus girls swell? I recognize Barbara Johnson as the ballet artist, and there are Anna Cornwell. Edith Calloway, Dot Boswell and Doris King among the chorines, doing the Dance of the Seven Atoms. They say they owe their super looks to the wonderful work done at Goldie Foster’s Beauty Shoppe. Well, here's an extra on the streets! I read that Esther Schwab is the only white nurse for 3000 miles somewhere in Australia. She ought to be quite popular among those Australian bushmen. Another item informs me that Joanne Rice is lost somewhere in the Florida Everglades where she was doing post-graduate work in archeology. She must have made a dainty morsel for some alligator. Constitution Hall looms ahead where I hear Tommy Holland is giving his first operatic solo this evening. Why are all of those people running out. I wonder? Xext week's program looks interesting. It is to be the famous orator. Jimmy Peck, giving a lecture on IVhat's Wrong With Women?'’ I'm hungry. Good! I'm glad we're stopping. Here’s the Greasy Spoon Restaurant, owned bv Edith Catron, who is making good nse of her Home Arts courses. Maud Lucas and Virginia Nicholson are snappy-looking waitresses here. And there is Harry Beai.l picking out the latest choice bits of jive for the customers. His musical career has been financed by Eleen Fraley, now president of the Farmers Bank. Lavinia McCrossin and Anna Oden are on the board of directors at the bank. They are having a terrific time straightening out the accounts of the school children. Stopping for a little shopping at Hecht's, I see that Sylvia Katz is now owner of the store and is a highly successful lady of business. Speaking of business women, Paulina Creamer and Ruth Woodworth are now running a {school for welders and Betty Duckworth is head of a boarding house for ex-Marines. Mabi.ee Cline is making barrels of money in the florist business. Now we're heading back into Maryland. This town looks slightly familiar. Its Huntown (Germantown), and there’s Patty Browning managing Dickinson s Store with her right hand and sorting the mail with her left. Beckie V allach is the assistant postmistress. V hat a lovely farm. Oh. it belongs to En Beai.l. He seems to have done a good job. What's this place? The sign reads: Fred Reburn, Rockville's Biggest Undertaker . His display is interesting . . . all styles of coffins, and there is his collection of fifty brand-new cars. Mary Lee Taylor is business manager when Fred is out-of-town, which is often. This is all very interesting, but I simply must be getting back to my world. Id better leave now. Wait a minute. Wliat’s happening? The motor is sputtering . . . no. it couldn’t be. But it is . . . Dick Lowe has finally run out of gas! Joanne Rice