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

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1948 volume:

SAtUY � C6T5 The Senior Class Of Richard Montgomery High School ■SRocUL, QflaryUJ FOREWORD The MEMBERS of the Senior Class of Richard Montgomery High School have endeavored to compose a pictorial and written record of our years in The School for Citizenship. The theme of the Rocket is best expressed in the school philosophy. We fervently hope that our efforts have been successful. Class of ’48 Our School Philosophy We BELIEVE that the fundamental purpose of the Richard Montgomery High School is to work for the complete and richest development of each child as an individual and to help him find and take his place in a democratic society. DEDICATION We dedicate the 1948 Rocket to Miss Edna E. Hauke whose record of thirty-eight years of service and experience is equalled but by few teachers in Montgomery County. She has been a member of the Richard Montgomery faculty for twenty-two years, during ten of which she has concientiously performed the duties of Vice-Principal. It is always to her that we turn for knowledge of traditions, records, and graduates. We are indebted to Miss Hauke for her active part in nurturing the first organization for the improvement of scholastic standing and student citizenship in Richard Montgomery. We honor her for her faithfulness and loyalty to her chosen profession and to our school. F A C U L T Y JOSEPH J. TARALLO Greatness lies not in being strong but in the right using of strength. Indiana State Teachers College, B.S.; Pennsylvania State College, M.Ed. Principal E. GUY JEWELL Character development is the great, if not the sole, aim of education. George Washington University, A.B. Vice-Principal Social Studies, English DOROTHY W. DAWSON Honest labor bears a lovely face. School Secretary HARRY S. BEALL He that can have patience can have what he will. Western Maryland College, A.B.; George Washington University, M.A. English, Social Studies C. KATHERINE BULLION imparting knowledge is only lighting other mens candles at our lamp, without depriving ourselves of any flame. Wilson Teachers College, B.S. Librarian, History CATHERINE W. COCKBURN Never idle a moment, but thrifty and thcughtjul of others. Western Maryland, A.B.; Columbia, M.A. Physical Education JAMES G. CROSS The actions of men are the best interpreters of their thoughts. George Washington University, B.S., M.A. Physical Education MARY F. de VERMOND Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. Julliard Foundation, Institute of Musical Art; Howard University, Music B. M usic EDNA E. HAUKE To know that which before us lies in daily life is the prime wisdom. George Washington, A.B.; Columbia, M.A. Vice-Principal Biology ROBERT A. GIBSON Nothing is denied to well-directed labor. Springfield College, B.S. Counselor Science PAULINE E. ABEYOUNIS Dare to do your duty always; this is the height of true valor. East Carolina College, A.B. English, Journalism, Public Speaking. LILLIAN E. BROWN Tranquillity is the supreme power. Washington College, A.B. Business LAURA S. BURRUSS Tbought finds its way into action. George Washington University, A.B. Home Economics LEVIN S. COMLY Life is to be fortified by many friendships. Washington College, A.B. Mathematics, Social Studies Ninth Grade Adviser HELEN M. DAY Many persons feel art, some understand it; but few both feel and understand it. Art Institute of Chicago; University of Chicago, A.B. Art Tenth Grade Adviser BEATRICE J. DONOVAN Wherever there is a human being there is an opportunity for kindness. Sc. Joseph’ Hospital, Savannah, Georgia, R.N. School Nurse LOUISE C. HAGUE There is no genius in life like the genius of energy and activity. University of Iowa, M.A. Typing, Stenography Senior Adviser DWIGHT P. HURLEY Let me live in a house by the side of the road and be a friend to man. Emory and Henry College, A.B.; University of Virginia, M.A. Business, Mathematics, Science WILLIAM E. LOWE The reward of a thing well done is to have done it. Washington College, A.B.; University of Maryland, M.Ed. Physics, Science, Driving MARY B. NICOL In all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity. George Washington University, A.B. English, Social Studies, Science Seventh Grade Adviser ELAINE T. RUSK Fine manners are like personal beauty —a letter of credit anywhere. American University, A.B. English MARTHA ANN TALBOTT Garner up pleasant thoughts in your mind, for pleasant thoughts make pleasant lives University of Maryland, B.S. Home Economics WINONA REED If you would thoroughly know anything, teach it to others. Illinois University, A.B., L.A.; Cornell, M.S. Surveying and Drafting, Mechanical Drawing. DOROTHEA B. GREENE The one exclusive sign of a thorough knowledge is the power of teaching. Maryville College, A.B. Mathematics WILLIAM P. HALL Good will is the mightiest practical force in the universe. Western Maryland College, A.B. English, Social Studies, Science. Eighth Grade Adviser DONALD W. KEESEY The actions of men are like the index of a book; they point out what is most remarkable in them. Millersville State Teachers College, Pa., B.S. Vocational Metal Shop, Auto Mechanics. marie g. McCarthy The small courtesies sweeten life; the greater, enoble it. Bowling Green State University, B.S. in Ed.; Middleburg College, M.A. French, Latin, Spanish, English. WILLIAM H. ROCKWELL Such as thy deeds will be thy life. Oswego State Teachers College, B.S. in Ed. Vocational Work Shop ROBERT H SMITH Doing good is the only certainly happy action of a mans life University of Maryland, B.S. Science, Mathematics Football FERN F. WILL A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity brighten into smiles. George Washington University, A.B. History, English JACKSON W. WISNER To cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life. University of Maryland, B.S. Shop, Art Metal Work. F A C U L T Y Administration To each of the members of the Administrative group we extend our many thanks for the efforts they have made to smooth our path and to help us reach this final attainment — our graduation. Mr. Joseph J. Tarallo Principal Miss Edna E. Hauke......................................... Vice-Principal Mr. E. Guy Jewell Vice-Principal Mr. Robert A. Gibson Counselor Mrs. Dorothy W. Dawson School Secretary CLASS POEM Our futures stretch before us, Along a varied pathway, Which winds and twists from out our pasts. Through Education To a goal which we all hope to gain. Behind we leave our Ignorance And many faults and prejudices, And carry with us on the Road to Life, Our Ideals and Rising Ambitions, With Faith and Courage to see them attained. Over high hills and mountains, Through tortuous valleys of regret We climb the steps of Knowledge To the Summit, Peace, And the straight highway to God. —Jacqueline Abbe ABBE BAIRSTO BERRIER BERRY JACQUELINE ANN ABBE No one but herself is her parallel. Dramatic Club 3; Dancing Club 3, 4; Glee Club 3; Betty Lamp 4; Rocket 4. GILLIAN DIANA BAIRSTO Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. Transfer from Adcote School, Shewsbury, England; Dancing Club 3; Library Club 4; Tide, Associate Editor 4. MARY JO BERRIER A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. Glee Club 3; Rifle Club 3; Basketball 3, 4; Patrol 3, 4; Tribunal 4; Secretary of Social Activities 4; G. A. A. 4; Tide 4; Rocket 4; Senior Committees; Bowling 4. WILLIAM H. BERRY Whatever is popular deserves attention. Patrol 3; Tide 3; Senior Committees; Cafeteria Cashier 4. 9 JOANNE BROSIUS Years wrinkle the skin, but to giye up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul. Senior Glee 3; Softball Manager 3; Dancing Club 3; Stockholder 3, 4; Alternate Representative 3; Patrol 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; G. A. A. 3, Treasurer 4; Tide 4; Rocket 4; Senior Committees; Bowling 4. ALLAN M. BURGEE As merry as the day is long. Baseball 3, 4; Patrol 3, 4; Dancing 4; Rifle Club 3; Stockholder 4; Senior Committees. THOMAS G. BUCHMANN To God, thy country, and thy friend be true. Patrol 3, 4; Projection 3; Dancing 3; Junior Committees; Stockholder 4; Rifle 4; Senior Dramatics 4; Assistant Cashier 4; Senior Committees; Homeroom Vice-President 4. KATHLEEN ELIZABETH CLAGETT A true friend is the gift of God. G. A. A. 3, President 4; Rifle Club 3; Patrol 3; Senior Glee Club 3; Senior Committees; Softball 3, 4, Captain 3; Tide 4; Bank Cashier 4; Bank Director 3; Projection Club 3; Tribunal 3; Rocket 4; Bowling Club Treasurer 4; Senator 4. BROSIUS BUCHMANN BURGEE CLAGETT CREAMER MARJORIE CREAMER They are never alone that are accompanied by noble thoughts. Cafeteria Duty 3; Rifle Club 4; Projection Club 4; Senior Committees; Tide 4; Rocket 4. JULIA MAE DARBY Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits. Dancing Club 3; Stationery Corner 3; Tribunal 3, 4; Bus Patrol, Captain 3, 4; Softball 3; Stockholder 3, 4; Library 4; Bowling 4; Budget and Finance Committee 4. DORIS MAE CURTIS Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eye, in every gesture dignity and love. Secretary of class 3; G. A. A. 3, Vice-President 4; Student Government 3; Secretary of Cabinet 4; Patrol, Secretary 3, 4; Tribunal, Secretary 3, 4; Bowling 4; Basketball 3, 4; Senior Committees; Class Treasurer 4; Rocket 4. FRANK BALDWIN DARCEY He treats life as though it were his own invention. Dancing 3; Tide 3; M” Club 3, President 4; Baseball Manager 3; Football 3, 4; Chess and Checker 3, 4; Stockholder 4; Home Room Representative 4; Rocket 4. 11 SARAH ELDER DEETS Nothing it impossible to industry. Patrol 3; Dancing 3; Glee Club 3; G. A. A. 3, 4; Tide 3, Editor 4; Stockholder 3, 4; Bank President 4; Cheerleading 3, 4; Student Government, Secretary of Publications 4; Rocket, Editor 4; Senior Committees; Vice-President Senior Class; Interhigh Council 4. ALTON FLOYD ELDER An able man short's his spirit by gentle words and resolute actions. Patrol 3, 4; Dancing 4; Stockholder 4; Senior Committees; Cafeteria Duty 4. JOAN P. DULIN Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety. Dramatics 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Tide 4; Rocket 4; Senior Play Committee. DANIEL ETTER How much lies in laughter. Senior Committees. 12 WARD W. FETROW Character and personal force are the only instruments that are worth anything. Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Patrol Tribunal, Chairman 3; Tide 3; Homeroom Chairman 3; Student Government, Secretary of Safety 3, President 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Chess and Checker Club 4; Rocket 4; Senior Parliamentarian; Interhigh Council 4. WILLIAM RICHARD GRAY For they can conquer who believe they can. Ping Pong Club 3; Dancing Club 3; Class Committees 3; Patrol 4; Dramatic Club 4; Stockholder 4; Refreshment Committee 4. FRANCIS N. FISHER Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue. Rifle Club 3, 4; Patrol 3, 4; Ground Patrol 4; Senior Committees. DORIS MAY HANKEL would rather be small and happy than large and cast a shadow. Dancing Club 3; Stockholder 3, 4; Tide 4; Stationery Comer 4; Senior Committees. FETROW FISHER GRAY HANKEL HICKMAN HOWARD NANCY ANN HEACOCK Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Dancing Club 3; Senior Glee Club 3; Patrol 3; G. A. A. 3, 4; Cheerleader, Captain 3, 4; Homeroom, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Senior Committees; Tide 3, 4; Rocket 4. MARGARET HIGGINS For, oh! Eternity’s too short to utter all thy praise. Glee Club 3; Bank Director 3; Dancing Club 3; Homeroom Secretary 3; Tide 3, 4; Rocket 4; Cheerleading 3, 4; Senior Committees. JO ANNE HICKMAN Charms strike the heart, but merit wins the soul. Glee Club 3; Rifle Club 3; Softball 3, 4; Bowling 4; National Honor Society, Vice-President 3, President 4; Student Government, Vice-President 4; Rocket 4; Tide 4; Senior Committees; Interhigh Council 4. HELEN PAULINE HOWARD This world belongs to the energetic. G. A. A. 3, 4; Rifle Club 3; Patrol 3, 4; Softball 3; Stockholder 3, 4; Bank Director 4; Rocket 4; Homeroom Chairman 4; Bowling 4; Co-Manager Basketball 4; Senior Committees. 14 ANNA MAY JONES Meditation is the tongue of the soul and the language of our spirit. Bank 3, 4; Driving 3; Stationery Corner 3; Dancing Club 3; Rifle Club 4; Library Club 4; Stockholder 4; Senior Committees. PEGGY LOU LANCASTER Patience is the key of content. Stationery Corner 3; Bank 3; Dancing Club 3; Driving 3; Rifle Club 4; Library Club 4; Senior Committees. KATHRYN MARTHA KIRBY It’s nice to be natural when you are naturally nice. G. A. A. 3, 4; Dramatics 3; Dancing Club 3; Photo Club 4; Rocket 4; Tide 4; Basketball 2, 3; Bowling 4; Senior Committees. DONALD WALTER LAWSON I am burdened with the cares of life and other cares — mostly other cares. Rifle Club 3; Grounds Patrol 4; Senior Committees. JONES KIRBY LANCASTER LAWSON HAZEL LEE MERRY Beauty lives with kindness. Smoother and Smarter Club 3; Dancing Club 3; Rifle Club 4; Bowling Secretary 4; Betty Lamp, President 4; Senior Committees. HUBERT LEE NICHOLSON It is not the place that enobles you, but you the place; and this only by doing that which is great and noble. Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Patrol 3, 4; Student Government, Secretary of Safety 4; Stockholder 3; M” Club 4; Tribunal, Chairman 4; Tide 4; Bank, Vice-President 4; Senior Committees; Interhigh Council 4. ROBERT E. MILLS The truest politeness comes of sincerity. Rifle Club 3; Photo Club 4; Grounds Patrol 4; Senior Committees. ROBERT NICHOLSON Proper words in proper places. Rifle Club 3; Grounds Patrol 4; Senior Committees. MERRY MILLS NICHOLSON, H. NICHOLSON, R. CHARLOTTE ANN PARKS Few things are impossible to diligence and skill■ Library Club 3; Art Appreciation 3; Homeroom Chairman 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Rifle Club 4; Tide 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Senior Committees. JOYCE JUANITA PERRY A good laugh is sunshine in any house. Rifle Club 3; Patrol 3, 4; Stockholder 3, 4; Bank 3; Dancing Club 4; Tide 4; Senior Committees. RALPH MONTGOMERY RAY, JR. Either I will find a way, or 1 will make one. Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 3; Patrol 3; M” Club 3, 4; Rocket 4; Chess and Checker Club 4; Rifle Club 3, 4; Stockholder 4; Senior Committees. MARY LOUISE REID Great effects come of industry and perseverance. Homeroom, Vice-Chairman 3; Library Club 3; Stockholder 3, 4; Dancing Club 4; Tide 4; Rocket 4; Homeroom Secretary 4; Senior Committees. 17 MARGARET RICKETTS Life has no blessing like a prudent friend. Patrol 3; 4-H Club 3, 4; Stockholder 3, 4; Stationery Comer 4; Bank 4; Rocket 4. STANLEY N. SHERMAN The value of life deepens incalculably with the privileges of travel. Rifle Club 3; Checker Club 3; Dancing Club 3, 4; Baseball 3; Basketball 4; Tide 4; Rocket 4; Senior Commitr.es. FRANCES JEAN SALYERS Sunny smiles and sunny ways always go together. Glee Club 3, 4; Dancing dub 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3; Photo Club 4; Bowling 4; Senior Committees. KATHLEEN GAYNOR SMITH To know how to wait is the great secret of success. Glee Club 3, 4; Patrol 3; Stationery Corner 4; Cafeteria Duty 4; Senior Committees. 18 MARY JANE SNOUFFER As is the workman, so is the work- Rifle Club 3; Dancing Club 3, 4; Bank Director 3; Stockholder 3, 4; Homeroom Representative 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, Secretary 4; Rocket 4; Tide 4; Senior Committees. JANE LORRAINE SPATES Give to the world the best that you have, and the best will come back to you. Senator 3; Dramatics 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Sercetary 3; Dancing 3, Vice-President 4; National Honor 3, Treasurer 4; Senior Committees. EDWARD SPARKS The rule of my life is to make business a pleasure and pleasure my business. Rifle Club 3; Football, Manager 3; Grounds Patrol 4; Senior Committees. HARRY LEE STEVENS The secret of success is constancy of purpose. 4-H Club 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Dramatics Club 4; Senior Committees. SNOUFFER SPATES SPARKS STEVENS STANLEY EUGENE STILES Much wisdom often goes with fewest words. Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; 4-H Club 3, Director 4; Patrol 3, 4. EUGENE THOMPSON He will succeed; for he believes all he says. Patrol 3; RiHe Club 3; M” Club 3, 4, Treasurer 3; Tide 3, Sports Editor 4; Student Government, Secretary of Sportsmanship 4; Football, Manager 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Rocket 4; Interhigh Council 4. JOSEPHINE THOMAS A kind heart is a fountain of gladness. Glee Club 3; Dancing Club 3; Office Practice Club 3; Stationery Corner 3, 4; Stockholder 3, 4; Bank 4; Patrol 4; Senior Committees. JENE VAN NORDSTRAND A generous heart feels others ills as if it were responsible for them. Homeroom Secretary 3; Dancing Club 3; Glee Club 3; G. A. A. 3, Secretary 4; Class Secretary 4; Student Government, Secretary 4; Patrol 3, 4; Basketball 3; Tide 3, 4; Rocket 4; Bowling 4; Senior Committees. 20 BETTY WILSON They who are pleased themselves must always please. Class Vice-President 3; Rifle Club 3; Glee Club 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Dancing Club 4; Tide 4; Rocket 4; Student Government, Secretary of Welfare 4; Bowling 4; Senior Committees; Inter-high Council 4. ALBERT H. WRATTEN A brave soul is a thing which all things serve. Football 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Rifle Club 3, 4; “M” Club 3, Vice-President 4; Patrol 3, Captain 4; Tribunal 4, Senior Committees. WILSON WRATTEN 21 22 POPULARITY PARADE Best Scholar Ward Fetrow Betty Wilson Best Looking Joan Dulin Ward Fetrow Most Popular Ward Fetrow Sally Deets Best All Around Jo Anne Hickman Hubert Nicholson Did Most for School Ward Fetrow Jo Anne Hickman Best Matured Jene Van Nordstrand Hubert Nicholson Most Unpredictable Pauline Howard William Berry Friendliest Best Athlete Jene Van Nordstrand Albert Wratten Hubert Nicholson Kathleen Clagett Best Dressed Best Dancers Margaret Higgins Doris Curtis Eugene Thompson Eugene Thompson Wittiest Eugene Thompson Pauline Howard We, the members of the Senior Class of ’48, being both mentally and physically deficient and realizing that we are about to depart from R. M. H. S., do declare this to be our Last Will and Testament: First: To Mr. Tarallo, our friend and principal, we will our everlasting gratitude and admiration for his cooperation in making our senior year our best and happiest. Second: To Miss Will and Mrs. Hague we will our endless appreciation and shall never forget their thoughtfulness and attention shown to us during our senior year. Third: To our fine faculty and advisers, we will our unanimous thanks for their cooperation. Fourth: To the Junior Class, pitiful as they may be, we will our superb leadership, outstanding characters, fine traits (which they will need) and also our ball and chain to be further dragged through the corridors of R. M. H. S. Jacqueline Abbe wills her sewing ability to Neville Smith. Gillian Bairsto wills her delightful ENGLISH ACCENT to Miss Abeyounis. Mary Jo Berrier leaves her long blond tresses to The Deacon” Leighton. Bill Berry wills the Rockville Fire Department to Jimmy Nicholson. Joanne Brosius wills her gift of gab” to Judith Abbe. Tom Buchmann leaves his giggle to Eugene Heflin. Allan Burgee wills his industry to Wallace Comegys. Kathleen Clagett wills her interest in farm machinery to Barbara Nichols. Marjorie Creamer wills her demure manner to Jackie Monday. Doris Curtis wills her swing and sway” to Myles Olsen. Julia Darby leaves her interest in the human race to James Moneymaker. Frank Darcey divides his height between Paul Mulligan and Bradley Karn. Sally Deets wills her love of Tennessee to the Yankees and her third of the Three Musketeers to Charlotte Frost. Joan Dulin wills all those handsome Maine lads to the manless” girls in R. M. H. S. Alton Elder will his gentlemanliness to all the hoodlums in the lower grades. Daniel Etter wills Gaithersburg back to the Mountaineers. Ward Fetuw wills his freckles (glad to get rid of them!) to Pat O’Brien and his leadership ability to next year’s president. Francis Fisher wills his choice of jokes to Billy Redifer. Richard Gray wills his wavy hair to all the girls for rainy days. Nancy Heacock wills her position on the cheering squad to Dot Luhn and her third of the Three Musketeers to Donna Diehl. Jo Anne Hickman leaves Tarah” and all her animal books to Lucile Campbell. Margaret Higgins wills her knowledge of the country roads to Dorothy Monroe and her third of the Three Musketeers to Jo Ann Dawson. Pauline Howard wills her sense of humor to Anne Wilson. Anna May Jones wills her typing ability to David Waters. Kathryn Kirby wills her desire to be a Powers Model to Fae Ray. Peggy Lancaster wills her Veronica Lake” hair-do to Barbara Cole. Donald Lawson leaves his trips to Coles-ville to anyone who can drive that bulldozer. Hazel Merry wills her knack for public speaking to Bobby Chambers. Robert Mills wills his athletic ability to Buddy Briscoe. Hubert Nicholson wills his running ability in football to Dougy Harding. Robert Nicholson gives his claims over Prue” to the fellows of Pennsylvania. Charlotte Parks leaves her studiousness to Upton Grant. Joyce Perry wills her happy-go-lucky manner to Jane Alice Chinn. Ralph Ray leaves his harem with neglected sophomore fellows. Louise Reid wills her efficiency to Wendell Day. ’Tis a sunny day on the football field of Montgomery High in the year 1958, and a stirring can be seen beneath an orange and blarlc helmet cast aside from the ’48 football season. As I crawl from beneath Fetrow’s size 10 helmet, I wonder why I can’t see. What’s the matter, what’s the matter? Oh, now I know. My bangs haven’t been cut for ten years. I shove them back from my face, gaze at the helmet next to mine and gingerly toss it aside. Who should be there but my twin, who, dressed as I, wears the black sweater, the orange and black skirt, and dirty white saddle shoes that can only prove we were the cheerleaders of ’48. After picking ourselves up, (she still clutches her Christmas card folder!) we exchange greetings and converse on the subject of our classmates. Since neither of us could inform the other on the subject, the logical place to begin our research seemed to be the school. Thus we progressed up the bank and through the aqua doors of our Alma Mater. We barge into the office and step back, startled, to see Kathleen Smith as Principal and Marjorie Creamer as Vice-Principal. After conversing a few sics with our old classmates, we decided to tour the school and see what changes had been made. Marching down the hall and passing the bank, we wave gaily to Margaret Ricketts who is still THE PROPHECY figuring up the debt for the Rocket of ’48. Next we cast ourselves into the typing room, and amid the beautiful plastic, atomic typewriters, we spy Joyce Perry and Josephine Thomas conducting a class in the art of typing 500 words a minute with only 500 mistakes. At this moment Jene Van Nordstrand dashes frantically into the room with the notices, screaming, “I’ll get those kids who skipped or die in the attempt.” We discover that she has taken the position of school secretary. Just then the bell blasts away, and the supervisors of the patrol (gestapo system of RMHS), Julia Darby and Allan Burgee may be seen using their ray guns on the unsuspecting students. Suddenly we hear the fire siren, and with hopes of returning to the school later, we dash madly up the street. Upon arriving at the Fire Department, we view Bill Berry in the Chief’s car still selling his new pocket editions entitled How To Pass Biology in 40 Years.” Finding Bill too absorbed in his work to speak, we head down the beaten path that is East Montgomery Avenue and stop, as our eyeballs nearly pop out upon seeing Joanne Brosius, the new Duchess of Magruder, whizzing by in her limousine with all the little Dukes in the rear compartment. Turning left we come face to face with a huge plate glass fronted store displaying Thompson-burgs” in solid gold letters — owned, operated, and fondly cherished by Gene Thompson, Esq. Looking into the ritzy interior, we see Jackie Abbe’s counter with a sign reading Clothes Made While You Wait, Men’s or Women’s.” Having noticed a dog sled outside, we aren’t too shocked to see Frank (He-Man) Darcey garbed in a coonskin cap and Eskimo outfit buying supplies for a ten-year trip to Alaska and all parts west. Next we step into the Atomic power elevator and speed to the 52nd floor, where we are most charged to see Mary Jo Berrier, Frances Salyers, and Peggy Lancaster’s Super, Slick, Slimy, Superior Salon (beauty, that is) where all girls may buy long, 26 luscious, limpid, blonde locks. We tear ourselves away from the grasping hands of our friends who wish to give us a peroxide pretty-up” and speed back to the 1st floor. Running from the elevator we bump into Charlotte Parks and scatter her many provisions for her coming missionary trip to China. Just as we skid through the diamond trimmed door, we hear horrifying screams pierce the air and look up to see Thomas (Giggles) Buckmann’s Batty, No-dash Brainy Joint” for the feeble-minded. Housed there is our nice little neighbor from England, Gill Bairsto, tied tightly to an iron bar, calmly writing her one-thousandth edition of Why Americans Drove Me Nuts.” Just then the little man in a white coat, Harry (Military Academy) Stevens, is leading a red-headed maniac who screams I won’t be a farmer, I won’t be a farmer! I won’t! I won’t! because I am Ward Fetrow, President of the student body of RMHS” slowly down the hall. Agreeing that we’d better leave Buchmann’s Nut House, we hop next door into Kathleen Clagett’s red-hot physical culture school and view her able assistant, Pauline Howard, as they gaze proudly upon their classes. In the room next to the main gym, Doris Hankel and Alton Elder are holding classes for all people over six feet on how to shrink six inches in two weeks. We take particular notice of the sign over the door reading The Best Things Come in Small Packages,” while directly across the hall Kathryn Kirby and Bobby Mills are running competition with their The Best Things Come in Big Packages School.” Noting a small door leading from the Physical Culture School with the sign Surveying While U Wait” over the door, we pick our way inside only to see Mrs. Reed’s boys, Francis Fisher, Donald Lawson, and Ed Sparks down on their knees rolling the dice; the plans for the tennis courts, swimming pools and covered passage-ways to the caf” for RMHS cast aside for the moment. Ah, yes, time is fast whizzing by, so we’d best be shoving off for other parts. Just as we step out into the street, we are almost crushed beneath the galloping hoofs of a horse with a gay little rider perched in the saddle. We recognize Joanne Hickman with her pocketbook swinging on one arm and her nurse’s degree swinging on the other. As she disappears, we sigh and turn our eyes toward a curving sidewalk that leads to the court house steps and decide to peek inside. We hear a strong, masculine voice from inside the court room and look in to see Dickie Gray, the new State’s Attorney with Doris Curtis (thus the curving walk) perched comfortably on his lap. Nearby we see Mary Jane Snouffer and Louise Reid as the two working secretaries in the court house. Having decided that we will have to depart from Rockville, we hop into our football ship and dash away. Ah ha, what’s this we spy? A lonely farm in the shape of a huge 4-H,” with Stanley Stiles as the proud and happy President of the Successful Young Farmer’s Association of America. We see that, at last, Stanley Sherman has found a place ROCKET STAFF The Rocket Staff is proud to present to you our yearbook of 1948. We have planned, worked hard, and yes, even schemed to make this a yearbook to remember. With the advice and assistance of Miss Will we have sought to achieve this product of our dreams and combined efforts. We shall never forget those last weeks of work, and . . . Those deadlines” . . . the typing staff plowing through stacks of articles . . . our editor misplacing her notes . . . the art staff drawing like mad under the able supervision of Miss Day . . . and finally, the circulation staff canvassing the world hereabouts!! With memories of frantic efforts to compile a record of our school experiences from the pictures taken and the articles written, we offer you the results. 28 c A OFFICERS Senator: Jane Alice Chinn Representatives: Marion Copping George Mellott, Lorraine Souders Faculty Sponsor: Mrs. Greene 30 OFFICERS Senator: Betty Ann Rogge Representatives: Joanne Dawson, Elizabeth Keiser, Anne Wilson Faculty Sponsor: Miss Day 31 OFFICERS Senator: Barbee Neblett Representatives: Betty Jean Curtis, Barbara Hutchinson, Buddy Wire Faculty Sponsor: Mr. Comly 32 OFFICERS Senator: Toby Waller Representatives: Arlene Davidson, Sue Hutchinson, Barbara Payne, Paul Schwartzbeck Faculty Sponsor: Mr. Hall 33 OFFICERS Senator: Robert Chambers Representatives: Donald Chicarell, Harry Harner, Suzy Neblett Faculty Sponsor: Miss Nicol 34 V mm Mm Vice-President Student i In Richard Montgomery High School we are led by a group called the Student Government. This organization is headed by Ward Fctrow, President; Jo Anne Hickman, Vice-President; Jene Van Nordstrand, Secretary-Treasurer, and is sponsored by Mr. Com-ly. From each homeroom there is a Representative, and from each class, a Senator. This body meets once a week, and is responsible for enforcing the Constitution and also for making any necessary changes. In close collaboration with the Student Government is the Cabinet, appointed by the President. Members of this Council are Sally Deets, Secretary of Publications; Lucinda Hamilton, of Assemblies; Mary Jo Berrier, of Social Activities; Betty Wilson, of Welfare; Eugene Thompson, of Sportsmanship; and Hubert Nicholson, of Safety. Secretary of this group is Doris Curtis. Government Ncitioiicil Honor Society The purpose of the Edna E. Hauke Chapter of the National Honor Society is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character in the students of our school. Various projects were undertaken by the N. H. S. this year to improve the school building and grounds, to better acquaint the teachers with what the students are doing by giving the teachers a tea, and to increase its membership. This year, instead of having a small assembly in the school building, the N. H. S. gave a large assembly in the gym for the induction of new members. This assembly was open for the first time not just to students, but to parents and other guests. 37 I BAND The band, after a fine start late last year, began its first complete year of functioning for every type of school activity. Two dozen loyal members make up the organization which is under the direction of Mr. George S. Wescott, the band supervisor for upper Montgomery County. Mrs. DeVermond is our very able conductor. This musical body played during the football season for every game on the field. It is credited with developing a rousing school spirit at our football and basketball games. The band was active, not only during the sports seasons, but at the special assemblies held throughout the school year. The musicians’ efforts have been appreciated by the entire student body. It means a great deal to know that R. M. H. S. is represented by a good band. The band, neatly uniformed, made a fine impression when it marched in the parade under the sponsorship of the A. A. A. OFFICER GEORGE MELLOTT President 38 President Senior Glee Club This year the Glee Club was a closely knit organization of people who like to sing. They presented throughout the year a series of programs for Easter, Christmas, Music Week and February’s patriotic season. With the support of a large male section they also produced an operetta and broadcast the annual Spring Serenade. The club has progressed to such an extent that we have a Lily Pons,” a Nelson Eddy” a Budding Paderewski”; all encouraged by Stokowski,” our very capable director, Mrs. DeVermond. 39 TRIBUNAL i This organization works in co-operation with the Patrol. Students who commit acts detrimental to the best interest of the school are summoned by a member of the patrol to appear before the Tribunal. Convicted violators receive punishment commensurate with the gravity of the offense. Such sentences shall range from 5 to 100 demerits. An accumulation of 100 demerits shall automatically transfer the jurisdiction of the offender’s case from the Tribunal to the principal. Convicted offenders have the privilege of working off demerits during a period of satisfactory behavior following the sentence. The Presiding Officer of the Tribunal is the Secretary of Safety. Presiding Officer Presiding Officer HUBERT NICHOLSON Assistant Presiding Officer . MARY JO BERRIER Secretary to the Tribunal EHDRIS CURTIS Sponsor of the Patrol MR. LOWE. MR. HALL Sponsor of the Student Government. . MR. COMLY The Principal ..........................MR. TARALLO Patrol Captains......LUHN, WRATTEN, DARBY Representative of Patrol ....................... REDIFER 40 PATROL The Patrol, composed of the School, Cafeteria, Bus, and Ground units, has done a splendid job of helping to make this truly the School for Citizenship under the competent leadership of Hubert Nicholson and the sponsors, Mr. Lowe and Mr. Hall. To make the school efficient and orderly, it has endeavored to establish good conduct in and around the school building. Another of the important functions of the Patrol is that of directing the passage of students to games and pep rallies, in fire drills, and to assemblies in the gymnasium. These are some of the expressions that the students of R. M. H. S. will not soon forget . . . Go around the patrolman,” Walk, don’t run,” No lockers between classes” and Use the OTHER door.” Captains ALBERT WRATTEN Upper Hall DOROTHY LUHN Lower Hall JULIA DARBY Bus Officers HUBERT NICHOLSON Presiding Officer MARY JO BERRIER Assistant Presiding Officer DORIS CURTIS........................Secretary 41 I ASSEMBLIES The goal this year was bigger, better, and more assemblies. At the head of this program were Lucinda Hamilton as Secretary of Assemblies and Mrs. De-Vermond as Faculty Adviser. The efforts to improve the programs included a policy of a weekly program worked out by each of the classes, bigger seasonal assemblies in the gymnasium, and a wider variety of offerings. The programs given during the activity period were designed to give more students an opportunity to participate as well as to enjoy the dramatic and musical efforts of other students. One of the greatest pleasures derived has been the discovery of hidden abilities of many of the student body. The big assemblies of the year were the Installation of Student Government Officers, Armistice Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, The National Honor Society Induction Program, Easter, and Memorial Doy. 42 Dramatic Club Getting off to a dramatic start was easy for this enthusiastic group of potential actors and actresses who were eager to learn the trade” inside out. Through the production of several skits and monologues, the dramatists experienced the art of staging so that they were able to present to the students in school several one-act plays which they had produced from start to finish. The Dramatic Club members have attempted to gain a basic knowledge of the stage through certain activities which have included such phases of production as directing, acting, stage managing, lighting, and costuming and make-up. The members are making plans for a three-act play to be given next year. OFFICERS THOMAS BUCHMANN ..........................................................President ANN PAFFENBARGER Vice-President MARGARET McGAHA ..........................................................Secretary 43 The School Bank i The Richard Montgomery High School Bank, a great convenience and a definite asset to the school, this year handles all school funds and many personal accounts of students and teachers. The bank is chartered as a branch of the Farmers’ Banking and Trust Co. The total amount of capital stock declared in the Constitution is 120.00 divided into 1200 shares at the par value of ten cents each. There are, annually elected by the stockholders, eight directors who are holders of stock in the bank. They take the oath required by law and then organize by electing from their own number a President, Vice-President, and Secretary. The board of directors consists of the Principal of the school, the faculty adviser of the bank, one senior and one junior Academic student, and two senior and two junior Commercial students. The Cashier and Assistant Cashier are appointed by the faculty adviser. The bank serves as a practical laboratory for the banking class. Our very capable bookkeepers, file clerks, typists, cashier and assistant cashier under the supervision of the school treasurer and adviser. Miss Brown, have done a wonderful job and have completed another successful year. Officers: Kathleen Clagett, Cashier; Tom Buchmann, Assistant Cashier; Sally Deets, President; Hubert Nicholson, Vice-President; Peggy Weddle, Secretary. 44 THE TIDE STAFF Editor-in-Chief ...............Sally Deets Associate Editors Nancy Heacock Gillian Bairsto Margaret Higgins Sports Editor Eugene Thompson Art Editors ....................Joan Dulin Mary Jo Berrier Circulation Manager Betty Wilson Exchange Manager, Joanne Hickman Reporters—Charlotte Parks, David Waters, Montine Calloway, Wendell Day, Frances Salyers, Kathryn Kirby, Hubert Nicholson. The The TIDE, our school newspaper, is published by the Journalism class under the sponsorship of Miss Abey-ounis. It serves as a practical method of the application of the principles of journalism. A vast amount of hard work was put into each issue; much time and patient effort were required to condense the material to fit the alloted printing space of each paper. The purpose of the TIDE is to acquaint the students with the news of school events, individual accom- 45 Title plishments, and out-of-school activities which are of interest to the student body. How can any one who was a member of the staff of 1947-1948 ever forget the assignment book, editorials, straight news stories,” the art work for the flag, Will we have three pages or four?”, too much gossip and too little interest, a 'nose’ for news, too many words, cut, cut, and the bi-weekly feature stories? With these memories, we leave the TIDE to the future staff. Rifle Club i The Junior Rifle Club, a unit of the National Rifle Association, has been under the direction of Mr. Hurley who organized it two years ago. This year Mr. Keesey has assisted him in the work of the club. Medals and certificates are awarded by the club for the expert handling and shooting of a rifle. The War Department gives official recognition to the club by supplying the ammunition and rifles of regular army issue. Not only the boys receive benefit of membership, for the girls also have a unit which meets every Friday. The rifle range, located back of the Boy Scout Cabin, is composed of a large embankment of dirt which has been thrown up to stop the flight of the bullets. Some very commendable scores have been recorded by several of the members. 46 Football A tang in the autumn air means one thing—FOOTBALL. Bruised bones . . . dented helmets . . . Coach yelling, Once more . . . run that play once more . . . line up for wind sprints . . . take two laps and hit the showers . . . !!” We’ll never forget the brilliant coaching and tireless efforts of Coach Robert Smith . . . that first game . . . the new uniforms . . . school spirit . . . cheer leaders . . . the band and majorettes ... . the new field . . . the fighting spirit of A1 Wrat-ten . . . exciting and heart-breaking moments. These are the things we’ll remember and cherish in our hearts long after the scores have been forgotten. SQUAD: Darcey, H. Nicholson, J. Nicholson, Shattuck, Mearson, Olsen, Adams, Stiles, Harmon, Ganley, Monday, Fraley, Briscoe, Headley, Ray, Redi-fer, Reichard, Sherman, Moneymaker, Fetrow, Grant, Leighton, Violette, Brodie, Wratten, Duley. Blair R.M.H.S. 0 Sherwood R.M.H.S. 12 Frederick R.M.H.S. 6 Gaithersburg R.M.H.S. 25 N. T. S. R.M.H.S. 12 Chamberlain R.M.H.S. 0 Bethesda R.M.H.S. 6 Herndon R.M.H.S. 7 Cheerleaders The cheerleaders are chosen by the sponsor of the Cheerleaders, the Sponsor of G. A. A. and the Secretary of Sportsmanship. The choice is based on competitive try-outs open to all who are willing to give up basketball and free moments for the betterment of school spirit. To the nine cheerleaders of 1948 these things will long be remembered: Grandstand”; ’those long awaited M’s”; Let’s do a cheer, Nancy”; somersaults; stand up for the kick-off”; yell for the fellows coming out; Mr. Comly’s unsurpassed supervision; and the radio program on which we appeared. Squad: Nancy Heacock, Captain; Margaret Higgins. Dorothy Luhn, Sally Deets, Joanne Brosius, Lucile Campbell, Helen Beauchamp. Substitutes: Judith Abbe, Helen Hutchinson. 49 Basket ba I The Varsity started out the ’48 basketball season with a bang by winning their first three games. Prospects for a winning team were the best in years. Coach Cross worked long, hard and faithful hours to whip the team into shape. New warm-up jackets and uniforms added to team appearance as well as morale. The fifteen lucky and honored boys wearing the black and orange for Richard Montgomery this year are: G. Thompson, Captain; W. Fetrow, R. Ray, S. Stiles, Z. Brodie, U. Grant, H. Nicholson, T. Posey, B. Headley, H. Leighton, H. Baker, L. Dahlin, J. Nicholson, B. Duley, and B. Floyd, with W. Day as manager. Seventeen contests were scheduled for this season with eight home games and nine games away. 50 Girls Basketball This year the basketball season opened with a record turn-out for the Varsity team Through long hours of hard work and faithfulness in attendance at practice, a squad of 18 was chosen to represent RMHS. The execution of their plays and the display of sportsmanship is a credit to the able coaching of Miss Cockburn. Sharing the responsibilities of managing the squad, keeping score and time are Annabelte Adams and Pauline Howard. Having been chosen Co-captains of the squad, Jean Carlin and Marion Copping shared the honors. Forwards Lucile Campbell Barbara Cole Marion Copping Patsy Dalton Joanne Dawson Dorothy Duckworth Charlotte Frost Patsy O’Brien Catherine Pollen Guards Jo Berrier Jean Carlin Jane Alice Chinn Doris Curtis . .. Donna Diehl Lorraine Federline Pat Greene Jo Anne Hickman Anne Wilson 51 I G. A. A. No greater task ever taxed the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the members of the Girls’ Athletic Association than that of effecting a reorganization of the G. A. A. so that it might really fulfill its responsibility to the girls of the school. Much credit for the realization of this goal is given to Miss Cockburn who has been appointed sponsor for the coming year. The Executive Council, composed of last year’s members, the sports squad leaders, and representatives of the recreational program served as a directive committee for the group’s activities. This year, under the guidance of Miss Will and Miss Cockburn, the G. A. A. has grown considerably and expects to be a definite asset to the school’s activities. OFFICERS President ..................KATHLEEN CLAGETT Vice President DORIS CURTIS Secretary JENE VAN NORDSTRAND Treasurer JOANNE BROSIUS 52 OFFICERS President .........................FRANK DARCEY Vice-President ...............................ALBERT WRATTEN Secretary ...........................RALPH RAY Treasurer ....................................HOWARD LEIGHTON M Club The M” Club started the year off with a bang. We discovered that there were only five active members. We then made a drafi of last year’s letter holders and came up with a dozen more. Elections were held, and the year’s program was planned. We agreed to initiate new members by requiring them tc wear the uniform of the sport for which the letter was won. The main objective of the club is the promotion of sports in the school. The club sponsored several dances and drives to raise money for sports equipment. The members of the club are working hard for the establishment of a sports program of which the school can be justly proud. 53 Class Prophecy Continued for his bowed legs and dungarees. Yes, they come in real handy-like to the foreman of the 4H” ranch. Ah, well, off we must go. As we see Maryland U. in the distance, we decide to drop down for a visit and see who are working their feeble brains at said Institution. Who is the first person we see? Why, the hard working president, our own Hubert Lee Nicholson! Taking a quick glance through the nearest window we see Betty (Einstein) Wilson lecturing to a sleeping class on Brains, and How To Use Them.” Nancy Heacock is in the rear of the room sitting on the nearest male’s lap and working hard for her MRS. degree. Casting our eyes to the Commercial District of College Park, we see Dan Etter’s Rotten Old Vegetable Market,” while next door at the Bug-house Cinema,” Joan Dulin stars in her new show Maine Mad Moorman.” A revolting odor assails our nostrils and leads us to to Md. U’s own Greasy Spoon” owned by Hazel Merry (the home-ec Kid). The chief cook and bottle washer, Bob Nicholson, is able assisted by waitress Anna May Jones. Here we are quite thrilled to see the All-American quarterback, Al Wratten, devouring a vitamin pill. We also see a flashy ultra-violet micro wave set (television, to you) over which comes a startling scene from India, a gorgeous three million girl harem with Ralph Ray perched in the middle of all the cuties. Switching the dial we turn to a children’s program from Mexico conducted by Jane Spates as she tells good-night stories to all the little Muggies. Oh yes, thus we’ve visited all of the eager beavers” from the class of 1948, so, since time’s a-wasting we’re off—crazy, that is. Signed: Sally Deets Margaret Higgins Class Will Continued Margaret Ricketts wills her knowledge of English grammar to Gretchen Paffen-barger. Frances Salyers wills her Witty Way to Lee Reichard. Stanley Sherman leaves his western” stride and Levy dungarees to Clyde Holland. Kathleen Smith wills her operatic voice to Tiny” Fawley. Mary Jane Snouffer wills her quiet efficiency to Billy Stark. Edward Sparks leaves his mechanical engineering ability to Larry Payne. Jane Spates wills Muggie” to the Carpenters’ Union. Harry Stevens wills his military uniform back to the academy. Stanley Stiles wills his bashfulness to Zebe Brodie. Josephine Thomas wills her desire to be a detective to Ma” Greene. Eugene ( stop me if you’ve heard this one”) Thompson wills his clever (?) sayings to Ruth Rokahr. Jene Van Nordstrand wills her interesting personality to Clarence Mearson. Betty Wilson leaves her henna rinse to Honey Beauchamp. Albert Wratten wills his ever-lasting sportsmanship and love of sports to Stewart Magruder. In witness whereof, we, in our second childhood, set our seal on this first day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and forty-eight. Signed—Senior Class of 1948 Witnesses: Nancy Heacock Gene Thompson 54 Play Days And Sports Days Carrying out the new policy of the county for an extensive program of Play Days for the Junior High and Sports Days for the Senior High, the Richard Montgomery girls played Hostesses” and initiated one of each for the schools of the upper county. In the fall, the Ninth Grade girls extended invitations to Sherwood, Pooles-ville, Gaithersburg and Damascus to send sixteen girls to R. M. H. S. to join them in an afternoon of Fun, Frolic and Friendship.” Under a very capable committee elected by the class, every member of the class helped in planning an afternoon of activity which included playing of Volleyball, Softball, Touchdown Pass and German Bat Ball by each of the visitors and sixteen of the R.M.H.S. girls. Competition was keen and sportsmanship even better. By the time everyone gathered in the cafeteria for refreshments and entertainment, it was unanimously agreed that the afternoon had carried out every letter of the theme of the day. With such a successful pattern for a goal, the seniors in the P. E. classes entertained at a Sports Day to which they invited Sherwood, Blair and B. C. C. The Sports Day differed from the Play Day in that the seniors of R.M.H.S. were in competition with the seniors of the other schools and thus more completely represented R.M.H.S. However, as in the Play Day, the emphasis was placed not upon Who won?” but upon the fun of playing the game of basketball itself. And, like the ninth grade Play Day, when it came time for refreshments everyone agreed that it had been fun. In addition to these days, the girls of the school were invited to other schools for similar programs so that by the time the year ended it was discovered that more girls had represented Richard Montgomery at other schools in sports than ever before in the schools history. So — on to BIGGER and BETTER Play Days and Sports Days in the years to come! 55 PROLOGUE We are the departing Seniors of Richard Montgomery High Stepping into the world with this our cry — rrGod give us the strength” to help us to do What we know to be right and, too, To make this world into which we are going The proper” place for those who are growing To fill our present places. Before us we have a terrific task, That of leading a troubled universe to bask In the rays of a yet unfound content, Caused, not by wars and strife which we must prevent. But by brotherly understanding and wisdom. The basis for this life sublime” I Is being acquired at the present time Through guidance, help, and strength Transmitted to us during the length Of our years spent in this fine school. If our futures are successful, and our dreams come true, In our hearts we’re sure to attribute this success to you, Richard Montgomery High. —Jene Van Nordstrand 56 PATRONS To our Patrons we extend our grateful thanks and appreciation for their cooperation and support which have helped us so much in the production of the 1948 Rocket. RMHS Parents Mr. and Mrs. Leslie M. Abbe Mr. and Mrs. James Bairsto Mr. and Mrs. James W. Berrier Mrs. Alice C. Berry Mr. W. A. Berry Mrs. Dorothy Gott Brosius Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Buchman Mrs. Car rye M. Burgee Mr- and Mrs. J. E. Butt Mrs. F. Hazel Cashed Mr. and Mrs. J. Lao Clagett Mr. and Mrs. John T. Creamer Mr. and Mrs. Clarence H. Curtis Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Darby Mrs. Frank Darcey Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Deets Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Fetrow Mrs. Minnie Lee Fisher Mrs. Lewis J. Gray Mrs. Alice Hankel Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Hickman Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Wm. W. Kirby Dr. and Mrs. Lyman D. Heacock Mr. John R. Higgins Mr. and Mrs. James M. Howard Mrs. Noble E. Lawson Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lawson Mrs. Louis Lancaster Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Merry Mr. and Mrs. John R. Mills Mr. and Mrs. R. Bruce Moorman Mr. and Mrs. Hubert L. Nicholson Mr. and Mrs. Norman U. Parks Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Perry Mr. and Mrs. Ralph M. Ray Mr. and Mrs. Richard Reid Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Ricketts Mr. and Mrs. Langley Salyers Mr. Merritt Sherman Mr. and Mrs. Ellis W. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Snouffer Mrs. B. R. Sparks Mr. and Mrs. A. Spates Mr. and Mrs. Sterling L. Hawkins Mrs. Bertha Stevens Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Stiles Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Willis P. Thompson Mrs. J. B. Welsh Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Wratten Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Adams Mr. and Mrs. Victor R. Beauchamp Mr. and Mrs. John E. Bissett Mr. and Mrs. Charles Briscoe Captain and Mrs. B. S. Copping Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Dalton Mr and Mrs. Clarence Day Mr. and Mrs. Henry Duckworth Mr. and Mrs. Louis F. Federline Mr. and Mrs. George P. Fraley Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Fraley Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Hamilton Mrs. Madalyn Hazard Mr. and Mrs. Elmer L. Hutchinson Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mearson Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Muliican Mr. and Mrs. Leo T. Nichols Mr. and Mrs. George Parker Dr. and Mrs. Paftenbarger Mrs. Ruth L. Pettitt Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Pollen Mr. and Mrs. Myles Olsen Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ray Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ray Mr. and Mrs. Normand Russman Mrs. Grace M. Smith Sgt. Frank Soper Mr. and Mrs. William R. Stark Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Waters Dr. and Mrs. F. L. Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Frost Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Keiser Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Leighton Mr. and Mrs. R. E. O’Brien Mr. and Mrs. Eben M. Peek Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Follin Mr. and Mrs. William T. Lynch Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Neblett Mr. and Mrs. Andy Pace Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Schwartzbeck Mr. and Mrs. Paul E .Wire RMHS Clubs and Organizations Band Bank Dramatic Club Girls’ Athletic Association Junior Dancing Club La Classe de Francais ”M” Club National Honor Society Ninth Grade Class RMHS Patrol Piano Club Senior Dancing Club Seventh Grade Stationery Corner Student Government Tide RMHS Faculty Miss Pauline E. Abeyounis Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Beall Miss Lillian E. Brown Miss C. Katherine Bullion Mrs. Laura S. Burruss Miss Catherine W. Cockbum Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Comly Mr. and Mrs. James G. Cross Mr. and Mrs. John H. Dawson Miss Helen M. Day Comdr. and Mrs. Kai de Vermond Miss Beatrice Donovan Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Gibson Mrs. Dorothea B. Greene Mr. and Mrs. J. Bradford Hague Mr. and Mrs. William P. Hall Miss Edna E. Hauke Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Hurley Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Jewell Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Keesey Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Lowe Lt. Comdr. and Mrs. J. W. McCarthy Miss Mary B. Nicol Mrs. Winona Reed Mr. and Mrs. William H. Rockwell Mrs. Elaine Tenny Rusk Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Wm. R. Talbott, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Tarallo Mrs. Margaret Thomas Miss Fern Will Mr. and Mrs. Jackson W. Witner Rockrille Elementary School Faculty RMHS Alumni Miss Barbara L. Adamson Mr. and Mrs. Sidney W. Brake Mr. Richard Burdette Miss Shirley Burdette Mrs. June R. Burroughs Miss Calista Butt Mr. John S. Carr 57 PATRONS Mr. Charles Douglas Cecil Mr. E. M. Deecs, Jr. Mr. Oscar Dodd, Jr. Miss Mary Dorsey Miss Madeline Elder Miss Marie Fisher Mr. Jack Freeburger Mr. Paul Freeburger Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Havener Miss Margaret Haynes Mr. Robert Jones Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Keys Miss Mary Kingdon Mr. Bernard T. Kitts Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Kraft Miss Alice A. Leighton Miss Eleanor W. Leighton Miss Doris Miles Moose” Miss Geneva Mullican Miss Betty Jeanne O’Brien Mr. John T. Pool Mr. Levi Price Miss Betty Jane Shewbridge Mr. Thomas Slater Mr. and Mrs. Coman L. Sproles Mr. Joe Steinberg Mr. William Steinberg Miss Elizabeth V. Taylor Miss Margaret L. Tyler Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Umberger Miss Margaret Windsor Religious Organizations Baptist Church of Rockville Baptist Young People’s Society of Rockville Rev. and Mrs. Wm. B. Adams Christ Church of Rockville Rev. and Mrs. J. Raymond Black Presbyterian Church of Rockville Rev. and Mrs. H. K. Pasma Christian Church of Rockville Rev. and Mrs. J. Virgil Lilly Methodist Church of Rockville Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Rosenberger St. Mary’s Church Father J. Gilbert Hahn Father Gregory Echle Civic and Fraternal Organizations Mr. O. W. Anderson, President Rockville Rotary dub Mrs. Rose A. Dawson, President Woman’s Club Mr. Leland L. Fisher, President Rockville Lions Club Mrs. Rowan F. Erb, President Inquiry Club of Rockville Mr. Clayton Gasque, President Chamber of Commerce Mr. James W. Berrier, President Izaak Walton League Mr. Robert Jordan, Worthy Patron Montgomery Chapter No. 93 O.E.S. Mrs. Agnes Kendall .Montgomery Chapter No. 93 O.E.S. Mrs. Marian Rockwood, Delta Kappa Gamma Dr. Fern D. Schneider, President Montgomery County Quota Club Mr. Tyson Wheeler, Past Patron Montgomery Chapter No. 93 O.E.S. Mrs. Tyson Wheeler, Past Macron Montgomery Chapter No. 93 O.E.S. Business and Professional Mr. Thomas M. Anderson Mr. Harry M. Beane, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Brunette Mr. Frank I. Davis Miss Sadie Gladwin Mrs. Everett S. Gormley Dr. Leonard Kapiloff Mr. William B. Marks Dr. W. S. Murphy Mr. Farold R. Norris Mr. Robert Peter Judge Sled man Prescott Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Prettyman Mr. James H. Pugh Simpson and Simpson Miss Eleanor Smith Mr. C. W. Woodward Mr. R. L. Banks Mr. Rockwood Blandy Mrs. Donald C. Bradley Mrs. John B. Brewer CpI. Eugene Brown Mr. Grover C. 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