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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1950 volume:

Richard Montgomery High School Rockville, Maryland riS YOU LEAF through this 1950 ROCKET, we hope your attention will be drawn to the art work and quotations which were designed to aid in giving a clearer understanding of what we conceive education to be—a force for the development of leadership. Richard Montgomery, the man for whom our school was named, was a leader of men during the Revolutionary Period. The people and their times exemplify our basic theme. i If our yearbook is successfully to fulfill its purpose, it must portray the various phases of our school life. We have attempted to show how we accept responsibility and progress in our classwork, how we take part in and enjoy sports and other activities. The ROCKET staff feels a sense of pride and accomplishment. It is our earnest desire that the underclassmen as well as the seniors will cherish the ROCKET as a record of high school memories. If our efforts have been successful, we shall consider the time and energy well spent. Contents Senior Editor—Anne Wilson ► • Junior Editor— Pat Wheeler Business Manager—Juanita Comegys Dedication Faculty Seniors Underclassmen Activities Athletics Patrons Advertisers Circulation Manager—Jeanne Watkins Composition—Miss Ffrn Will, Adviser Senior Editor—A. Wilson and Junior Editor—P. Wheeler. Writers—M. Angell, L. Campbell, B. Chambers, G. Coleman, D. Diehl, C. Frost, C. Grist, L. Hickman, M. Howe, E. Keiser, H. Leighton, J. Lynch, A. Paffenbarger, L. Payne, J. Pretty-man, R. Rokahr, P. Shaw, F. Van Riper, C. Ward, J. Ward. Format—M. Angel I, A. Benson, M. Carter, M. Howe. Proofreaders—M. Louthan, L. Umberger, Jane Ward. Patrons and Ads—J. Comegys, M. Angell, J. Benson, A. Burdette, L. Campbell, B. Cole, P. Elder, E. Ganley, R. Hawse, D. Mills, J. Nicholson, B. Rogge, B. Thompson, B. Turner. Subscriptions—J. Watkins, H. Bennett, B. Chambers, Dot Mills, W. Pumphrey, P. O'Brien, R. Rokahr, J. Trevey. Adviser—Mr. Howard Newhouse In addition to the typists pictured, the following students have helped prepare material for the 1950 ROCKET: Pat Hitt, Elizabeth Keiser, Joan McGaha, Dorothy Mills, Joan Poole, Peggy Rip-peon, Elva Spring, Betty Tuohey, Lorraine Umberger, and Ruth Wood. Adviser—Miss Helen Day The drawings for the ROCKET were Dedication } E FIND IT difficult to describe adequately the spirit, enthusiasm, and competency—the intangible qualities which are an integral part of the work of Mrs. Mary de Vermond. During the past five years Mrs. de Vermond has given unceasingly of her time and efforts in the direction of musical and dramatic productions. We are proud to have worked under the leadership of one who so excels in her chosen profession. Faculty E. G. Jewell, B.A., M.Ed. Vice Principal, Math E. E. Hauke, A.B.. M.A. Vice Principal, Biology J. J. Tarallo, B.S., M.Ed. Principal P. E. English Journalism 9 ij: r G. O. Anderson, A.B., B.S. Math, History $ I. M. Ward Secretary C? V R. A. Gibson B.S., M.A. Counselor O % VO’ C. W. Cockburn, B.A., M.A. Physical Education L. S. Burruss, A.B. Home Arts H. S. Beall, A.B., M.A. History, Latin M. E. Bowling. A.B. L. E. Brown, A.B Core, Science Banking Bookkeeping C. K. Bullion, B.S. Librarian H. E. Collins, I.A., B.C.S., M.A. lenient ary Business Math, Typing L. S. Comly, B.A., M.Ed. History, P. O. D., Sociology H. M. Day1, B.A.E. Art Q 1 E. E. Gurney, B A. Core, Science D. B. Greene, B.A Mathematics R. J. Finnegan, B.S. Physical Education M. F. deVermond, B. Donovan, R.N. Music B., School Nurse M. Music Ed. Music A. Haithcock, B.S. ’hysical Education W. P. Hall, B.S. Core, Driver Training b § £ D. P. Hurley, W BA. M.A. Math, Science C. E. Lugar, B.S. Physics, Science Shop B.S. R. Kline, B.S. Band I. N. Miles, A.B. English, Spanish L. A. James, B.S. D. W. Keesey, B.S. Home Arts Autoshop E. P. Moran, B.A. Math, Science ft F. F. Will, A.B. History, English J. W. Wisner, B.S. Metal Shop, Ind. Arts D. Mullinix, B.A., M.A. Diversified Occupations H. L. Newhouse, E. T. Rusk, B.A B.S. English Shorthand, Typing, Office Practice English R. H. Smith, B.S. Science, Math, History W. M. Reed, B.S., M S. Landscape Planning, Mechanical Drawing America is rising with a giant’s strength. Its bones are yet but cartilages . . President, Student Government President, Interhigh Council PATRICIA ANNE OBRIEN Pat They’re only truly great who are truly good. County Chorus 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Bowling 2; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Soccer 3, 4; Patrol 2, 3; ROCKET 3; N. H.S. 2, 3, 4; Interhigh Council 4; Student Government 3, President 4; Senior Committees. President, Senior Class LAWRENCE RUSSELL PAYNE Larry Why, then the world’s mine oyster which I with sword will open. Glee Club 2, 3, President 4; President of Senior Class; Maryland State Chorus 3, 4; Associate Editor of TIDE 4; N. H. S. 3,4; Dramatics 2, 3; ROCKET 4; County Chorus 4; Senior Committees. JANICE DEAN DeHAVEN Janice Nothing is impossible to the willing heart. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; N. H. S. 2, 3, 4; Student Government 4; Bowling 2; Patrol 3; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; President of Junior Class; Volleyball 2, 3; Soccer 3, 4; Basketball 4; President of Interhigh Council 4. I Class Poem We, the seniors of Richard Montgomery are leaving. To live independently is our wish, believing That only through self-reliance can we gain Our chosen goals, and a fuller life attain. Equipped with knowledge and understanding, which comes through education, We are prepared to lead our world and nation In the way of brotherhood, hoping that mankind, Through belief in God, tolerance and faith, will find peace of mind. This is why we leave, for it is to us the people will turn When in doubt and need, and from us the children will learn What we have learned—that peace will not exist in greed. We are the future. Look to us, and follow as we lead. —June Lynch JAMES T. ADAMS Jimmy He is great who is what he is from nature and never reminds us of others. Football 2, 3; TIDE 4; Senior Committees. HELENE ANNE BENNETT Helene It hurteth not the tongue to give fair words. Marionette Club 2; Library Club 2; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; N. H. S. 2, 3, 4; TIDE 4; ROCKET 4; Glee Club 4; Senior Committees. BARBARA JOAN BENSON Joan All work is seed sown; it grows and spreads, and sews itself anew. Band 2; ROCKET 4; TIDE 2; Stockholder 2; N. H. S. 3; Glee Club 4; G. A. A. 4; Secretary of Junior Class; Senior Committees. MARIANNE ANGELL Marianne shall laugh myself to death. Transfer from Notre Dame Academy; County Chorus 4; Maryland State Cho. ius 4; Glee Club 3, 4; G. A. A. 4; ROCKET 4; Cheerleaders G -Captain 4; Senior Committees. MARJORIE BOLAND Marjorie Such as thy deeds will be thy life. Transfer from B. C. C.; G. A. A. 3, 4; Glee Club; Senior Committees. ALLAN BURDETTE Allan Wit and wisdom are born with man. Rifle Club 2, 4; Track 3; Projector Club 3; Football 4; M Club 4; Senior Committees. KENNETH BURDETTE Kenneth As the workman, so is the work. Rifle Club 2, 4; Senior Committees. LUCILE C. CAMPBELL Lou A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse. Softball 2; Basketball 2; Patrol 3; N. H. S. 3; Interhigh Council 4; Cheerleading 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; State Chorus 4; Student Government 4; ROCKET 3, 4; TIDE 3, 4; Senior Committees. DORIS JEAN BURNLEY Doris A countenance that warms and lights the heart of the beholder. Glee Club 2; Stockholder 2; G. A. A. 3; Senior Committees. WILLIAM DOUGLAS CARLIN Dougie Aristotle said melancholy men of all others are most witty. Rifle Club 2, 4; Basketball 3; Senior I o Committees. ALICE LOUISE CECIL WlDDY Wit makes its own welcome and levels all distinctions. BARBARA ANN COFFIN Skinny The biggest of honors is service to others. TIDE 3; ROCKET 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Soccer 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 4; Patrol 2, 3; Senior Committees. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Patrol 2, 3; TIDE 4; G. A. A. 4; Basketball 4; Senior Committees. BARBARA ANNE COLE Barb There is no beautifier of form or behavior like the wish to scatter joy. Patrol 2, 3; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Soccer 2, 3; Volleyball 2, 3; Stockholder 4; Interhigh Council 4; Cabinet 4; ROCKET 4; Student Government 4; Senior Committees. JUANITA COMEGYS Juanita You stand in your own light. G. A. A. 2, 3; ROCKET 4; N. H. S. 2, 3, 4; President of Bank 4; Senior Committees. LAWRENCE VERNON DAHLIN Larry A good folly is well worth what you pay for it. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Band 2; TIDE 4; Basketball 2, 3; Football manager 3, 4; State Chorus 3, 4; M Club 4; Senior Committees. f FRANCES JOANNE DAWSON Jo The only reward of virtue; the only way to hate a friend is to be one. Volleyball 2 ; Patrol 2, 3 ; TIDE 3; Soft-ball 3; Student Government 2, 3; Cabinet 4; Interhigh Council 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Soccer 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; ROCKET 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Senior Committees. JOYCE LUCILLE DRAIN Joyce All who joy do win, share it—happiness was born a twin. Glee Club 3; G. A. A. 3; TIDE 4; D. O. 4; Senior Committees. DONNA LOU DIEHL Dodo All passes. Art alone enduring stays to us. Volleyball 2, 3; Majorettes 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Soccer 3, 4; Basketball 2. 3, 4; ROCKET 3. 4; Tri-bunal 4; Dramatics 2; Cheerleading 4; Patrol 4; N. H. S. 3, 4; County Chorus 4; Senior Committees. 12 BARRY LEE DICKINSON Barry They are never alone that are accompanied with noble thoughts. Projector 3; N. H. S. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Student Government 4; Stockholder 4; Senior Committees. LEONARD ALVIN DULEY Big Bob You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you giVe of yourself that you truly give. Football 2, 3; Track 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4; Baseball 4; M Club 2, 3, 4; F. £ Club 3; Senior Committees. I PAULINE MARIE ELDER Pauline Those about her, from her shall read the perfect way of honour. N. H. S. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Vice President of Junior Class; Secretary of Intcrhigh Council 4; Cabinet 4; Cashier of Bank 4; Senior Committees. ROBERT DALE FAATZ Atlas Truth is the trial of itself and needs no other touch. Glee Club 2; TIDE 4; Diversified Occupations 4; Senior Committees. CARSON FENDER Carson Who doe not befriend himself by do ing good? Dancing Club 2; Rifle Club 2, 4; Senior Committees. ALBY EMBREY Alby Learn to live and live to learn, little tasks make large return. Flying Club 2; 4-H Club 2; Diversified Occupations 4; Senior Committees. WILLIAM F. FLOYD Bill The reward of a thing well-done is to have done it. Rifle Club 2; Football 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; M Club 3, 4; F. E. Club 3; Senior Committees. CHARLOTTE ANN FROST Casey They that stand high have many blasts to shake them. EDWARD H. GANLEY Ed The force of his own merit makes his way. Dramatics 2; Bowling 2; Majorettes 2; 3; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Soccer 3, 4; ROCKET 3, 4; TIDE 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Tribunal 4; Cheerleader 4; Patrol 4; Maryland State Chorus 4; County Chorus 4; Senior Committees. Riflle Club 2; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; M” Club 3, 4; Cafeteria 3, 4; ROCKET 4; Stockholder 4; Senior Committees. WILLIAM EDWARD GARRETT Bill Every advantage in the past is judged in the light of the final issue. Football 3, 4; D. O. 4; Senior Committees. UPTON E. GRANT Uppie His wealth, a well spent age. Rifle Club 2; F. E. Club 3; Tribunal 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3. 4; M” Club 2, 3, 4; Cabinet 4; Interhigh Council 4; Senior Committees. PATRICIA ANN GREEN Pat Enough work to do and strength enough to do the work. Bowling Club 2: Glee Club 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; N. H. S. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Volleyball 3; Patrol 3; Soccer 3, 4; Cabinet 4; County Chorus 4; Interhigh Council 4; Senior Committees. MILTON P. HARLOW, JR. Milton The best almoner is the one who keeps back nothing for himself. CHARLES BRADLEY HARMON Charles He is known by the quality of thoughts he thinks. Library Club 2; Cafeteria 3, 4; Stationery Corner 3, 4; D. O. 4; Senior Committees. Flying Club 2; Rifle Club 2; Projector Club 2, 4; M” Club 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; D. O. 4; Senior Committees. RUTH KATHERINE HAWSE Bush If you do not think about the future, you do not hate one. Glee Club 2; Patrol 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Basketball Manager 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3; Stockholder 4; Senior Class Treasurer; ROCKET 4; Senior Committees. PATRICIA LEE HITT Pat Promise is most given when the least is said. Patrol 2. 3; Volleyball 2, 3; N. H. S. 3, 4; Homeroom President 3; G. A. A. 3, 4; Secretary of Student Government 4; ROCKET 4; Glee Club 4; Senior Committees. CARL GENE HOLLAND Carl It would talk; Lord! How it talked— Glee Club 3; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Cafeteria 3, 4; M Club 2, 3, 4; Senior Committees. CLYDh PARKER HOLLAND Clyde The secret of success is constancy to purpose. Baseball 2 ; Library Club 2 ; Glee Club 2; Cafeteria 3, 4; D. O. 4; Senior Committees. I MARY AILEEN HOWE Mary Infinite riches in a little room. Transfer from New Delhi, India; TIDE 4; ROCKET 4; Senior Committees. ROBERT HUFF Robert A good mind possess a kingdom. Library Club 2; Cafeteria 3, 4; Stationery Corner 4; Bank 4; Senior Committees. BRADLEY KARN Boots I’ve taken my fun where I've found it. Rifle Club 2; TIDE 3; Projector Club 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; M” Club 2,3,4; County Chorus 4; Senior Committees. ELIZABETH KEISER Liz He profits most who serves best. Glee Club 2; G. A. A. 3, 4; Marionettes 2, 4; ROCKET 3, 4; N. H. S. 2, 3, 4; Student Government Representative 2; Senior Committees. JAMES E. KING Jim Only the game fish swims upstream. Football 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Stockholder 3; Vice-President of Bank 3; ’ M” Club 3, 4; Cafeteria 3, 4; Rifle dlub 4; Chess and Checkers 2; Stationery Corner 3. ROBERT HILTON KING Bobby Labour preserves us from three great evils—weariness, vice, want. Chess and Checker Club 2; Senior Committees. JUNE MARIE LYNCH June I believe that in the end the truth will conquer. Patrol 2, 3; Secretary of Tribunal and Patrol 4 ; G. A. A. 3, 4; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; bank Director 3, 4; Marionette Club 3; TIDE 4 ; ROCKET 4; Stockholder 3, 4; Senior Committees. HOWARD NOYES LEIGHTON Deacon Hang sorrow! Care will kill a cat. Baseball 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, Captain 4; ”M Club 2, 3, President 4; Senior Committees; ROCKET 4 . 17 STEWART LEE MAGRUDER Stewart Good thoughts his favorite friends. Rifle Club 2; M ' Club 3; Stationery Corner 3, 4; Baseball 3; Basketball Manager 3; Cafeteria 3, 4; Library 2; Diversified Occupation 4. DELORES MILLS I.llDIF. And more than wisdom, more than wealth, a merry heart that laughs at care. Glee Club 2, 4; ROCKET 4; TIDE 4; Stockholder; Banking 4; G. A. A. 2; Library Club 2; County Chorus 4; Senior Committees. I JAMES K. NICHOLSON JlMBO Shall I, wasting in despair, die because a woman s fair? Secretary of Sportsmanship 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3 ; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Tiack 2; M Club 2, 3, 4; Rifle Club 2, 4; Intra-murals 2, 3, 4; Patrol 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 4; F. E. Club 3; Student Government 4; Interhigh Council 4; ROCKET 4. MARJORIE NOOTENBOOM Marjorie Sweet themes run softly till I end my song. Dancing Club 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; TIDE 4; Senior Committees. REGINA PARKER Regina Humility is a virtue all preach, none practice. Patrol 3; Glee Club 3; Cafeteria 2; Diversified Occupations 4. PATRICIA PEAKE Pat A hard beginning maketh a good ending. Glee Club 3, 4; Soccer 3, 4; Softball 2, 3, 4; Captain of Bus Patrol 4; Cabinet Secretary 4; ROCKET 4; TIDE 2, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; N. H. S. 2, 3; Dramatics Club 2 ; Stockholder 4; Inter-high Council 4; Senior Committees. FORREST JOHNSTON PRETTYMAN Jack He seemed to me ever by his work most worthy of admiration. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Student Government 4 ; TIDE 4; ROCKET 3, 4; N. H. S. 2, 3, 4; Senior Committees. RAYMOND RAWN Ray Speech is a mirror of the soul; as a man speaks, so is he. Cafeteria 3, 4; Stationery Corner 4; 4-H 2; Senior Committees. WILLIAM FRANK PUMPHREY Bill Brevity is the soul of wit. M Club 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Cafeteria 3, 4; Stationery Corner 3, 4; Dancing Club 2; Diversified Occupations 4. 19 BENNIE E. PRICE Tall Paul great pilot can sail even when his canvas is rent. Baseball 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; M Club 3, 4; Rifle Club 2; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Patrol 4; F. E. Club 3. LEE REICHARD Lee Blessed is he who has found his work, let him as no other blessing. Baseball 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3; M” Club 2, 3, 4; Future Engineers 3; Checker Club 2; Patrol 4. MILDRED MARCELLA REID Mildred To know is nothing; to imagine is everything. Library Club 2; G. A. A. 4; Banking 4. CLARA RICKETTS Clara Aii things are in common among friends. Glee Club 2; Library Club 3; Cafeteria Club 2. WALDO RICKETTS Waldo Custom hath made it in him a property of easiness. Patrol 4; F. E. Club 3; ’ M Club 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Intramurals 2, 3, 4. BETTY ROSA ROGGE Betty Ann Still to be neat, still to be drest, as if you were going to a feast. RUTH ROKAHR Ruthie A friend is never known till a man have need. Glee Club 2, 3. 4; Student Government 2, 3; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; N. H. S. 2, 3, 4; Senior Committees; Secretary of Senior Class; Patrol 2, 3; TIDE 4; ROCKET 4; Banking 4; Stockholder 4; Volleyball 3; Band 2; Soccer 3. Glee Club 2. 3. 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Soccer Manager 4; Cheerleader 3; Dra-20 matics Club 3; ROCKET 3, 4; N. H. S. 2, 3, 4; Student Government 4; Senior Committees; Vice-President of Senior Class; Intcrhigh Council 4; County Chorus 4. LURIA SANDERS Luma Nothing ever succeeds which exuberant spirits have not helped to produce. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 2; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Patrol 4; Senior Committees. NEVILLE SMITH Neville Great is truth. Fire cannot burn nor water drown it. Band 2, 3, 4; State Band 4; Senior Committees. JAMES V. SPRING Jim He is well paid that is well satisfied. Cafeteria Cashier 3. 4 : Stockholder 3, 4; Bank Director 3, 4; Rifle Club 2; N. H. S. 3, 4; Vice-President of Student Government 4; Stationery Corner Manager 4. CAROL TAYLOR Carol Honest labour bears a lovely face. N H. S. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Senior Committees. 21 BARBARA ANN THOMPSON Barbara There are two ways of spreading light; to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. Glee Club 2, 4; Library Club 2; N. H. S. 3, 4; Stockholder 4; ROCKET 4; Senior Committees. CAROLINE TRUNNELL Lina A blend of mirth and sadness—smiles and tears. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 2; G. A. A. 3, 4; Senior Committees. BETTY JANE TURNER Betty The smile that won't come off. Glee Club 4 ; Banking 4; Patrol 2, 3; Senior Committees; Volleyball 3 ; Stockholder 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4. FAY VAN RIPER Fay More is thy due, than more than fll can pay. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Soccer Manager 3, 4; Volleyball 3; ROCKET 3, 4; N. H. S. 2, 3; County Chorus 4; Senior Committees. PAUL VIOLETTfc Paul But. yet he made a thousand friends and kept them. Track 2, 3; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; 'M Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Senior Committees; Patrol 2. JEANNE WATKINS Jeanne They that govern the most, make the least noise. N. H S. 2, 3, 4; Marionettes Club 2, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Senior Committees; Volleyball Manager 2, 3 ; ROCKET 3. 4. DELORES WHITAKER Delores had a pleasant time with my mind for it was happy. Glee Club 2, 4; TIDE staff 4; Senior Committees. GORDON WILLIARD Gordon don’t always agree with man’s opinion. I hare some of my own. Glee Club 2, 3; Piano 3; Senior Committees. ANNE WILSON Anne In the life of a young woman the most essential thing for happiness is the gift of friendship. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; N. H. S. 2, 3, 4; Student Government Representative 3; Soft Ball Manager 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Soccer 3, 4; Cabinet 4; Interhigh 4; ROCKET 4; Senior Committees; County Chorus 4. WHITNEY MARKLEY Mark Wit is the only wall between u and the dark. Football 4; Senior Committees; Trans fer from Oxanard Union High School, California. PAT YOUNG Pat The spirit of truth and the spirit of freedom—they are the pillars of society. Transfer from New Bern, N. C. (National Beta Club); Senior Committees; TIDE 4. JAMES TAYLOR Jimmy Life has a value only when it has some-thing valuable as its objective. Rifle 2; 4-H Club 2; Diversified Occupations 4. 5rown. fol he Xast Will and Testamen tlass of 1950, having struggled through four hard years of high school and a a Imind and body and realizing that tie are about to depart from RMHS, do declare and testament. [ arallo for his leadership and understanding, we will our praise and esteem. Miles, our sponsor, we will our thanks and appreciation, fine faculty, we will our unanimous thanks for their fine cooperation, the wretched, lamentable juniors, we will our desirable traits, fine leadership an|Q out-) get money. It is our last request that the following be carried out to the smallest detail: I, J ies Adams, will my tardy slips to Norris Dangler. I, Jcharlotte Frost, will my chemistry ability to Raymond Vane. 'Helene Bennett, will my eloquent gestures to Mary Lou Louthan. Allan Burdette, will Phoebe” to future givers of book reports. 1, Larry Payne, will my argumentative ability to Warner Butt I, Marianne Angell, wi11 my antic laugh to Alice Shelhorse I, Joan Benson, will my brother-in-law to all love-sickJmuor girL I, Pat Greene, will my collection of fraternity pin fml rings -rne I, Milton Harlow, will my moustache to Johm rry. I, Paul Violette, will my bass voice to Jake yVty. I, Donna Diehl, will my hair to Mr. Lucjff for theJ p of hj licad. I, Lou Campbell, will my neon face ttycigrid Westfall. I, Jimmy Nicholson, will my senso f humo to M Jewhouse. I, Jeanne Watkins, will Damaso fs back tsr the Snves. I, Neville Smith, will my boyian hair-cu o Arj ie Davidson. I, Joanne Dawson, will Keniw to no offe. '[yazitt him for myself. I, Elizabeth Keiser, will m| bold to G'ayne Carr. I, Ed Ganley, will my on rmed riving to Churchhill Ward. I, Clyde Holland, will my legible h d-writing to all junior boys. I, Pat Hitt, will my wing dfility o all beginners. I, June Lynch, will sJy wriyfig aj lity to all those who need inspiration. I, Deacon Leighton, wilr mytelf to ‘he National Institute for the Study of Child Development, ! observation. I, Pauline Elder, wihymJdfushes to David Hall. J, Mary Howe, will ijw Englkh accent to all readers of Shakespeare. Widdy Cecil, vdQ voy f to Miss Abeyounis. I,'Barbara Cole, ■■•■ y SArftiill fn Phuli;s Marcus I, IV ton Cripti t ---------------' gWiwl to the next Secretary of Safety. I, La v DaMlm1 wiTij«i� aterbucket t Nucklehead Van Houten. I, CaroN5Ta)Jf)f, Will mvstraighfhaiXto Tfcm Palmer. I, DouglayCarlin, will nay ? nday lewslreports to Mr. Comly and P. O. D rasses. I, Juanit Iomegys, will ev tlingjlcJmy ®ster, Arlene. I will keep it in d e family that way. I, Carole Trunnell, will th J Kg uckv ) Uncle Sam. I, Cai Holland, will my jitneV’ to Geyral Motors for researchj efhe longevity of Fords. 1. R h Hawse, will my height t oj on Coleman. I, Ifinice DeHaven, will my leaders! to the future iK fht of Inter-High Council. I, Charles Harmon, will my bow-ties to Joe Harding. I, Barry Dickinson, will my hobby as a magician to Robert Yocom. I, Pat O'Brien, will my friendliness to Laura Lee Hickman. I, Bob Duley, will my pivot shots to Dick Grist. I, Bill Floyd, will my interest in women to Charles Sullivan. I, Barbara Coffin, will my nickname to Doug Harding. I, Bob Faatz, will my Charles Atlas catalog to Betty Atwood. I, Robert Huff, will my last name to all sweet-tempered underclassmen, ll, Marjorie Boland, will my shrill giggle to Dallas Cooper. I, Alby Embrey, will my knowledge of mechanics to Barbara Payne. .Joyce Drain, will my secret of Miles of happiness with Willie to Carlton and Elair IAKenneth Burdette, will my work permits to anyone else who doesn't want to work. I, Doris Burnley, will my figure to all beauty contestants. I, Qarson Fender, will my shyness to Cookie Embrey. I, Bjjl Garret, will my vast collection of Murphy's socks to the Smithsonian Institute. I, Bradley Karn, will my passion for hunting to Charlie Hall. I, Betty Rogge, will my ability to get things done to Sue Hutchinson. I, A nr ; Wilson, will all my used travel permits to all future hooky players. I, RuthlRokahr, will my four dogs back to Doggie Inn Kennels. I, Jimnfy King, will my secret of getting my homework done without doing it, to all the poor, inr cent freshme I, Deloris Mills, will my long eyelashes to all girls that want to be coy. I, Raymond Rawn, will my boot-black technique to Beaver Vaughan. I, Luria Sanders, will my high heels to Virginia O'Dell. I, Jack Prittyman, will my knowledge of farming to Marshall Davis. I, Barbara! Thompson, will my shorthand book to all commercial students. I, Pat Peale, will my dancing back to Arthur Murray. I, Stewart lMagruder, will the bank back to Miss Brown. I, Faye VJn Riper, will my Pepsodent smile to Bob Hope. I, Jimmy Spring, will my neat appearance to Jack Hitt. I, Marjo e Nootenboom, will my little red checking pencil to Ruth Wood. I, Benn Price, will my end position on the football team to Leon Magruder. I, Clar Ricketts, will my success in salesmanship to D. O. students. •L Robert King, will my reserved spot on the front lawn to Leonard Senger. I; M drcd Reid, will my quietness to Pat Dunn. rdon Williard, will my poetic inclination to Lover” Lazarus. I, Betty, Kiiner, will my daily trek from Twin Brook to Barbara Hutzler. I, Lee Reichartfrsaqll Frances King back to the Junior class. I, Reginia Parker, wilr7tt «oltj friends to dateless giilsJa. tin. JLTbQtHBre class I, Waldo Ricketts, will my pitching ability to Hartley Lynch. I, Delores Whitaker, will my big brown eyes to all eighth g«ae girls who wish to Ity femmefat e. I, Bill Pumphrey, will the girls in Gaithersburg to Jack Kfing. I, James Taylor, will my membership in the Television Wp lnm Fnn Glub to Buddf Kuster. I, Pat Young, will my business ability to Robert Young.) In uitneys. we. being of sound mind (hollow, that is), do Vubstantiate .... n i i I i fmiiiii lly sign on this first day of June, fifty- _ Signed he Senior Class o£ 950 Witnesses authenficity of rd ninetea e afore-hundred You They Prophecy A few minor adjustments and it's through: the greatest development of the century. With the installation of this little device, anyone can look into his television set, instead of a crystal ball, and see into the future. The principle is veiy simple too; all this gadget is, is a clock that has been set to run so fast that it's twenty years ahead of time. You are lucky people to be present at this unveiling. Who knows what sights will present themselves as we twist the dials? Shall be try it? -----and now, fifteen minutes of around-the-world news, with Doug Carlin, your Atom-Miser re- porter. We take you now to Paris, with Gordon Williard, a Beau Brummel himself, bringing you the latest in the world of fashion. The International Association of Commercial Artists has recognized Charle de Frost as the outstanding artist of the year. Mme. de Frost modestly attributed her success to her model, Dodo” Diehl. These up-and-coming Americans! From Boston comes the latest news with Paul Violette, that connoisseur of beautiful babes, reporting. Widdy Cecil, who, nineteen years ago made history as the first female homo sapien to be admitted at Harvard, has again made headlines. Miss Cecil, who expects to pass on to the sophomore class next year, has been named 'Miss Waterboy of 1970' by the unanimous vote of all collegiate athletes. Medical history is made in Baltimore! Here is Bill Pumphrey, whose only interest in human anatomy is from a view point viewpoint, with the details. Dr. L. R. 'Labor' Payne, of John Hopkins Hospital, has at last found a cure for ingrown eyeteeth. Dr. Payne, who was assisted in his work by Mrs. Patricia Greene King, R. N., and Miss Jean Watkins, R. N., claims that by removing the head, inverting it and replacing it, the defective tooth is induced to grow in the other direction. And now, Louisville, Kentucky, with Stewart Sport' Magruder giving out with the sports news. The racing world was jolted this afternoon by reports that Texas City, Kentucky Derby winner owned by Lou Campbell, will be retired soon. Miss Elizabeth Keiser, national chairman of the S. P. C. A., has filed an injunction to prevent any attempt by Miss Campbell to increase the production of her glue factory by using Texas City. After long years of planning, the most colossal gymnasium in the world has been started. Here is Clyde Holland, who digs up dirt for this program, from Washington. The sleepy little town of Rockville, Maryland, was awakened yesterday by the ground-breaking ceremony for the stupendous new high school gym. The actual ground-breaking was performed jointly by opera stars Marianne Angell and Lawrence Dahlin, after which they sang 'Jingle Bells' to their own accompaniment of ukuleles. Building contractor B. C. Karn, Jr., who is building the gym, proudly posed for the cameras while holding a silver shovel donated by M. Harlow and Sons, Jewelers, for the occasion. The new gym, which was planned by the Floyd, Duley, Grant, Price, Ricketts, and Reichard Architectual Service, Incorporated, is to be so large that it will have an indoor outdoors. Among nationally known notables present were Secretary of Agriculture, Carol Taylor; Attorney General F. J. Prettyman; Secretary of the Treasury, James Spring; Secretary of the Interior, Big Jim Nicholson; Secretary of Commerce, Robert Huff; Secretary of Labor, William Garret; and the President's personal secretary, Miss Patsy Hitt. President Patsy O'Brien (her husband took her last name since she was more important), America's first woman President, was unable to attend because she had just given birth to her third set of twins. The field of entertainment was represented by 'Bari, The Great' Dickinson, magician, 'Fatlcss' Faatz, strong man, and Sonja' Bennett, the figure-skating queen. Also present was the richest man in the world, Deacon Leighton, the nation's only professional court house lawn sitter. And now, a word from our sponsors, James T. Adams, Jr. Co., Inc., manufacturers of the Atom-Miser. Is your car an atom hog? Would you like to double your mileage per atom? Then listen to what Alby Embrey, experienced mechanic, has to say. Ah've been installin' Adams' Atom-Misers in aut-o-mo-biles for nigh on to three thousand, nine hundred and fifty-seven years, and nevah have Ah found a dee-fect. Atom-Misers shore give you a run for yore money.” Let's try another channel. Today we have arranged with Dr. Ruth Rokahr, prominent psychologist, to let you watch her deal with some of her patients. We take you now to her office where Charlie Harmon, ace camera man, is secreted. If your screen goes blank, don't think there is something wrong with it. Charlie has been told to censor anything risque.” The screen is blank. They must be censoring something already. I'll bet that camera man is enjoying it though. Listen. Wow! Wow!! WOW!! Go back to your cell like a good girl, Doris. How many times do I have to tell you, Dr. Rokahr? I'm not Doris Burnley. I'm Miss Rockville' of 1949. I am, too! I am, too!” Slam!! That must have been good. I wish we could have seen it. Ah. They've quit censoring. Dr. Rokahr speaks. A psychology teacher once told my class that one out of every ten people would wind up in a mental institution. Out of my class of seventy-eight, seven and eight-tenths are now in this very institution. I’ll introduce them to you. This is Jimmy King. Poor Jimmy is terribly frustrated. He keeps tearing paper into little pieces and sits and counts them out, muttering to himself the whole time. Let's listen to what he’s saying. Loves me. Loves me not. Loves me. Loves me not. She don't love me, Dr. Rokahr. I’m going out and eat worms. If Jimmy would go jump in a lake he'd feel better. How do you figure that, Allan? According to Archimedes, if a body is placed in a liquid it is buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of the displaced liquid, so if Jimmy were buoyed up he wouldn't feel so downcast. That was Allan Burdette. He suffers under the illusion that he's a mathematical genius. And then there's Carl Holland, a kleptomaniac. What have you got in your pockets, Carl? Oh, just a few things a man gave me to take care of while he goes on a trip. Where is he going? To study prison conditions in Siberia. You probably won't recognize her, but this is June Lynch, former poet laureate of America, has wasted away to mere skin and bones trying to think of a word to rhyme with 'cancerophobia.' Those two girls over there standing on their heads playing catch with a ping pong ball, are bara Cole and Joanne Dawson. They got so neurotic trying to remember complicated basketball that they don't know which end is up. I know you've been dying to meet the .8 person, so here is Janice DeHaven, bare feet pipe and all. She isn't quite all there. Pfft!! Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are forced to disconl idiot spit tobacco on the microphone and gummed up the works. The Video Correspondence School is on the air! This program educating anyone interested enough to look and listen. Our faculty is rained subjects; from agriculture with Mr. Carson Fender to classes for the Wilson. In between are typing with Miss Pauline Elder, the inventor Miss Nevile Smith, whose specialty is wind instruments; art with ” for the movement in her still lifes; and knitting with Miss Ma of purling with oysters. As a special course we are introduce ticular. Wc have arranged for two experts, Misses Delores hunting and fishing. After much practical experience, these they don't know about the subject. I would also like to make it known that our faculty stands mend for use in their classes. They have to. The manufacturers of th Raymond Rawn Co. Stationers furnish us with all writing materials. Taylor, Inc. Now listen while the quartet proclaims the virtues of June Bar- plays (Continued on page 58) Would you realize what Revolution is, call it Progress, And would you realize what Progress is, call it 'Tomorrow. Class of ’51 The year's outstanding event for the Juniors was the Junior-Senior Prom in June. The affair was worth every bit of planning and work required to make it a sparkling success. The hours were long but the memories will last even longer. Two record dances were held early in the second semester. OFFICERS Ann Paffenbarger............President Pat Wheeler............Vice-President Dorothy Mills...............Secretary Pat Dunn....................Treasurer £ 0© $ J3 $ f1 €: © i f I- jt § £ 5J£ r p.f t f A f. r? f % Class of ’52 9,5“; ffiftGr e - © £ f! 15 §) J� “ A. The tenth graders organized themselves T as a class later than usual. The social W 1 activities planned for the year included a w w class-sponsored record dance and the annual spring outing. T JS| O OFFICERS M Elmer Lazarus President ™ S' flKfet Lawrence Pullen Vice-President Betty Atwood Secretary-Treasurer - !� '-!• Mr. Keesey C arr Adviser sk 1 . «.V e M f £ £ JL $ fyj£ j© 1L£ M$ £ • Class of ’53 I Ours will be the largest class to graduate from Junior High in recent years. We have been fortunate in gaining some social and scholastic achievements; our thanks to the many ninth grade teachers and to Mr. Com-ly, our Adviser. Plans for the year have included the annual spring picnic and graduation exercises, highlighted by a class-produced program of speeches and vocal selections. OFFICERS Glenn Smith..................President Peggy Hutchinson........Vice-President Sheila Noyes.......Secretary-Treasurer Class of ’54 The eighth grade composed of 150 students, eight less than were in our seventh grade class, is divided into four homeroom sections: 8A, Mrs. Gurney, Grade Adviser; 8B, Mr. Hurley; 8C, Mr. Lcgtcrs; and 8D, Mr Hall. We feel that we have been very fortunate this year in having five class sections, making our classes less crowded and helping students and teachers alike. The annual spring party and play day has been planned for early in June. OFFICERS Kenneth Heisler.............President Ashley Lilly...........Vice-President Lucille Lewis......Secretary-Treasurer 34 35 Class of ’55 One-hundred and forty-five children from different elementary schools in the county excitedly gathered at R. M. H. S. to start their junior high school career in the seventh grade. They are now under the guidance of four home room teachers who are Miss Bowling, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Moran, and Mr. Smith. The seventh grade is very lucky to be divided into five sections for class work. This makes it possible to have smaller classes and more individual attention. The seventh grade had a party at the end of the year. It was planned by the officers of the class and Miss Bowling, the grade adviser. 36 37 Landscape Planning First row—Waldo Ricketts, Benny Price, Joe Harding, Bill Floyd, Jim Nicholson, Upton Grant. Second row—Robert Swain, Rodney Zentz, Dale Reed, Warner Butt, Douglas Harding, Mrs. Reed, Instructor. Third row— Bob Duley, Carleton Burrows, George Whitworth, Dan Woolson. Fourth row — Dallas Cooper, Earl Shipe. Driver Training The Driver Training Course at R.M.H.S. consists of both classroom work and actual behind-the-wheel training. In the classroom, the serious responsibilities of drivers and good driving practices are emphasized, while in the dual-control automobile, learning to drive safely, sanely, and with a sportsmanlike attitude is the aim. Statistics show that about three out of four people will either own Or learn to drive an automobile. With this in mind, it is hoped that all students in R.M.H.S. will plan to take advantage of the course. Special Classes In addition to the classes pictured above, the needs of our students require the inclusion of several o'ther vocational classes. Boys are offered wood shop in the ninth grade, auto shop in the tenth, and Landscape Planning in the eleventh. Each of the boys may then elect any one of the three according to his preference. Diversified Occupations is offered to the seniors who want actual experience on the job. It also offers opportunity for thoughtful selection by providing a variety of job openings. As part of the D. O. program, the experience gained by actually holding a job is credited toward graduation. Extremely popular with all girls, seventh through twelfth grades, the Home Arts program attempts to meet the needs of many who feel the need for training in homemaking. Vocational Home Arts meets two hours a day and includes a credit in science for tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades. General Home Arts offers all girls an opportunity to learn sewing, cooking, and associated skills. The Industrial Arts classes are open to all boys and girls not enrolled in other vocational classes. The course includes work with copper and brass, plastics, also chip carving, whittling, and wood turning. Approximately 80 per cent of our students take one or more of these courses. We are not put in this world to sit still and know; we are put into it to act ” Student First row—Mr. Comly, Sponsor; J. Spring, Vice-President; P. O'Brien, President; P. Hitt, Secretary. Second row—C. Gue, 9A; H. Packard, 7C; S. Bernard, 7A; P. Shaw, 7D; A. Heisler, 7B; F. Grogg, 8B; J. Beisser, 8A. Third row—R. Walker, IOC; R. Crawford, 10A; S. Hardy, 9B; J. Robertson, llC; J. Prettyman, 12B; B. Dickinson, 12A. Fourth row—J. Warfield, 9C; B. Radcliffe, 8C; J. Ward, 8D; F. Reamer, 10B; B. J. Curtis, llA; L. L. Hickman, 11B. Representatives Striving to uphold the integrity of the individual and to practice the principles of democracy, the Student Government believes its chief purpose to be that of training for citizenship. The organization consists of a cabinet appointed by the president with faculty approval and representatives elected in each homeroom. The duty of the representative is to bring suggestions and problems from his homeroom to Student Government and to carry back to his homeroom for discussion all business transacted in the meetings. This year the council has accomplished several worthwhile projects. Three projects begun last year were completed: installation of the cafeteria curtains and the distribution of the students’ handbooks; pictures of the three students elected to the Hall of Fame—outstanding girl and boy citizens and the outstanding athlete by student vote—were acquired and displayed. A new school sign constructed by members of Mrs. Reed's class has been erected at the school entrance. The second annual Minstrel Show directed by Mrs. de Vermond was sponsored by the council. One important acquisition, the Victory banner to be displayed on the gridiron flagstaff, was made by Georgia Woke. A project whiich required much planning was the organization and administration of the activity program. Our council has been a member of the National Association of Student Councils for the past four years. This year membership was gained in the Maryland State Association of Student Councils. 40 Government Front row—J. Dawson, Girls' Sports; A. Wilson, ROCKET; J. Spring, Vice-President; P. O'Brien, President; R. Rokahr, Welfare; P. Peake, Secretary. Back row—L. Campbell, TIDE; J. Nicholson, Boys' Sports; Mr. Comly, Sponsor; P. Greene, Assemblies. Cabinet As an advisory council to the Student Government, the Cabinet, appointed by the president and approved by the faculty, acts as an intermediary for the faculty and the student body. This year the offices were filled by the following people: Secretary of Welfare, Ruth Rokahr; Secretary of Tide, Lou Campbell; Rocket, Anne Wilson; Secretary of Assemblies, Pat Greene; Secretaries of Sportsmanship, Joanne Dawson and Jimmy Nicholson; Secretary of Safety, Upton Grant. Pat Peake serves as Secretary to the Cabinet. These people work with President Patsy O'Brien and Vice-President Jimmy Spring. Interhigh Council Several years ago the seven Montgomery County high schools united to form The Association of Montgomery County High School Student Councils which is now recognized as Interhigh Council. The main purpose of the organization is to encourage and promote friendly relations among the county high schools and to initiate improvements and activities for the general good. Meetings are held monthly at each school in rotation. The May meeting is designated for nominating and electing new officers. This year the President, Janice DeHaven, and the Secretary, Pauline Elder, were elected from RMHS since it is required that these two officers come from the same school. Their election automatically made Mr. Comly, sponsor of RMHS student government, the adviser of the Council. The Interhigh has been struggling for the past few years to acquire recognition by the public and by school administrations. This year it has finally achieved this goal. Tribunal Mr. Hall Adviser Upton Grant Secretary of Safety The Tribunal is the judicial branch of the patrol. In this court, cases are tried and demerits are handed out when deemed necessary. The court is composed of the Secretary of Safety, Upton Grant; the Principal, the Adviser, one other member of the faculty, members of the patrol, and a nonpatrol member of the student body. The Secretary of Safety acts as presiding officer. Mr. Hall was appointed in February to replace Mr. Gibson as Faculty Adviser. I Seated—J. Lynch, D. Diehl, C. Frost, P. Peake. Standing—Mr. Comly, Mr. Gibson, Mr. Tarallo, Mr. Hall. and Patrol The patrol represents the faculty in carrying out its functions about the school. The patrol is an organization operating to help pupils do the correct thing with the minimum of difficulty. Courtesy, cooperation and control” is the motto upheld by our patrol. National Honor Society Front rou —Mrs. Elaine T. Rusk, Sponsor; J. Watkins, Secretary; B. Dickinson, President; P. Wheeler, Vice-President; J. Comegys, Treasurer. Second row—R. Rokahr, E. Kciser, P. Elder, B. Thompson, L. Hickman, O. Wilson, P. O'Brien, P. Hitt, H. Bennett. Third row—B. Rogge, C. Taylor, D. Diehl, J. Lynch, L. Payne, P. Greene, J. Spring, J. Robertson, J. DeHaven. Mrs. Rusk Sponsor The Edna E. Hauke Chapter, entering its fourth year as a member of the nation-wide organization of Honor Societies, has taken the cafeteria deficiency in funds as its service project this year. Much energy was expended to make the March tea dance a successful part of our project. The annual Induction Ceremony was held March 3 with a choral program put on by The American University Chorus, under the direction of Mr. James McLain. Under Mrs. Elaine Rusk, the newly appointed sponsor, the chapter has enjoyed a very profitable year. Barry Dickinson President Banking First row—J. Benson, M. Reid, B. Thompson. Second Row —Miss L. E. Blown, Adviser; J. Lynch, Secretary; J. Comegys, President; D. Mills, B. Rogge. Third row—R. Young, Vice- President; P. Elder, Cashier; R. Huff, Assistant Cashier; J. Spring, E. Ganley, R. Hawse, B. Turner, B. Curtis, C. Gearhart. 44 The RMHS Bank, one of the finest school banks in the nation, has completed its 21st year as a branch of the Farmers Bank and Trust Company, having served as an experimental lab for nearly thirty seniors yearly. The Bank is headed by a board of directors consisting of six students, advised by Miss Lillian Brown. The officers, the president, vice-president, and secretary, are elected by the board. In addition to the officers, the bank directors included Churchill Ward, Connie Gearhart, and James Spring. The faculty directors are Miss Brown, adviser, and J. J. Tarallo, principal. Miss Brown, also school treasurer, supervises the facilities of the bank, which include the handling of all school and class activities, the personal accounts of teachers and students, savings and Christmas savings, and the payment of utility bills. Meet the Editors TIDE has produced a group of conscientious journalists this year under their enthusiastic adviser, Miss Abeyou-nis and their energetic editor, Lou Campbell. Associate editors June Lynch and Larry Payne worked with page make up and copyreading. Charlotte Frost had a two-fold job as art editor and girl’s sports editor, while all boys sports events were covered by Larry Dahlin and Jack Prettyman. The assignment book was kept by Jack Trevey. School Paper Edited Bi-weekly TIDE is edited bi-weekly, by members of the journalism class, and contains up-to-date news on the school and other happenings of school interest in the surrounding area. Working hand in hand with the special editors, Reporters James Adams, Mary Howe, Neville Smith, and Norris Dangler strive to keep students informed of the news as it happens. Students Publish TIDE The publication of TIDE by mimeograph is under the direction of Mr. Newhouse and four senior typists, Joan Benson, Pat Young, Barbara Coffin, and Dolores Whitaker. Other students assist in getting the paper assembled. TIDE attributes its fine art work to Fay Van Riper and Charlotte Frost, who worked under the supervision of Miss Day. Circulation Manager Helene Bennett is responsible for distribution of the paper to the students and Exchange Manager Pat Young handles the mailing list. During the school year, ’49 50, TIDE has promoted many woith-while campaigns with publicity in the paper. The journalism class itself sponsored a portion of the CARE overseas aid program. Last year, TIDE was honored by having its application for membership accepted in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. TIDE has also maintained its membership in Quill and Scroll for the third consecutive year. With the induction into the International Honorary Society for High School Journalists this spring, certain outstanding members of the journalism class will be eligible to wear the Quill and Scroll,' insignia of the society. 45 Glee Club Notice the enthusiasm about our Glee Club this year? The reason is the new balance and blend of voices. Because of this the Glee Club has reached a greater versatility and can tackle anything from Brahms to Blues. In the five years that Mrs. Mary de Vermond has directed the Glee Club there has been a gradual growth of interest, so that the present group is considered the best yet. Its seventy-two members work as one, and the general voice quality is excellent. Hats off to Mrs. de Vermond, Larry Payne, president of the Glee Club, Larry Dahlin, vice-president, Barbara Coffin, secretary, Betty Rogge, Treasurer, and to the members who have made the '49-' 50 Glee Club season a most successful one in R. M. H. S. The Glee Club in action Band The band is an organization of which our school is quite proud. Its martial strains have not only roused school spirit on the football field but also provided music for the various assemblies throughout the year. The band offers an opportunity for a student to enjoy music with others by playing in an ensemble. It is an important influence in promoting school spirit and unity. Seated — H. deVcrmond, B. Chambers, F. Reamer, J. Kling. Second row—Mr. Kline, P. Shaw, A. Hcisler, L. Magruder, P. Foster, H. Packard, F. Maske, J. Souders. Third row—N. Smith, R. Crawford, K. Heisler, J. Prcttyman, B. Dickinson, L. Pullen. Baton Twirlers The Baton Twirlers have developed into an independent club this year. Their sponsor, Mrs. de Vermond, has selected a group consisting of twenty members representative of the entire school. The officers are: Ann Burdette, Captain; Gloria Drain, Lieutenant; Mary Day, Secretary; and Betty Downes, Sergeant-at-Arms. They have worked out new routines and are looking forward to getting their uniforms. Building on their enthusiasm and skill, R. M. H. S. may expect a really snappy squad of Baton Twirlers next year. Kneeling—M. Day, G. Drain, B. Downs, A. Burdette. First row—P. Nealis, M. Luper, G. Jennings, A. Kendall, H. Thomas, D. Lochte, E. Carlin, N. Selby, F. Halta-man, M. Knott, S. Rippeon, W. Brown. Second row P. King, J. Lewis, D. Barth-low, Mrs. deVermond, B. Kraft, R. Higgins. Marionettes Added to our already large list of activities this year was the Marionette Club. Under the guidance of Mrs. Rusk the members elected Shirley Henderson, president; Peggy Verts, vice-president; Elizabeth Keiser, secretary ; Pat Wheeler, treasurer; and Jean Watkins as TIDE representative. The club gave a play, The Enchanted Princess, March 24. The marionettes for the play were made by the members, the stage by Arnold Philips and Eugene Comegys, and the art work by Frank Reamer. Seated— J. Wakins, P. Wheeler, E. Keiser, P. Virts, Mrs. Rusk, S. Henderson, E. Taylor, A. Paffenbarger. Second row— A. M. Swann, J. Kessel, F. Reamer, M. Jenkins. Third row—B. Demory, B. Marts, R. Fleming, H. Monroe, E. Fleming. Rifle Club One of die most popular organizations in the school is the Rifle Club, consisting of twenty-five members, with Mr. Hurley as supervisor. The club is a member of the Junior Division of the National Rifle Association which improves inter-high relations by providing competition among the various schools of the country. The safe handling of fire arms is emphasized at all times. Seated—Mr. Hurley, B. McDonald, A. Davis, J. Hitt, E. Case, N. Dangler, R. Vane. R. Van Riper, C. Fender. Second row—P. Schwartzbeck, R. Sperry, J. Wams-lcy, D. Carlin. K. Burdette, R. Yocom, E. Foxwell. Third row—C. Sullivan, N. Sadtler, J. Trevey, R. Walker, A. Burdette, N. Van Houten, R. Hopkins, B. Moneymaker, L. Taylor. Under the skillful direction of Mr. Lugar, the Projector Club, consisting of twenty-six new members and five old members, has provided the students of Richard Montgomery with interesting and educational movies. Old hands at the projection table have taught the novices how to operate the machines. Members who have served for two successive years are Leslie Howes, Marshall Davis, Sammy Crim, Robert Sperry, and Eddie Case. Kneeling—J. Cosgrove, L. Hopson, L. Magruder, P. Foster, J. Trunnell, J. Souders, J. Barrack. Sealed—S. Kidwell, R. Taylor L. Testerman, B. Malone, M. Crim, D. Liller, J. Taylor, R. Rogers. Third row— R. Sperry, E. Melton, B. Marris, J. Kling, M. Davis, Mr. Lugar, L. Howes, P. Leahy, R. Woodward, C. Senger. Fourth row— T. Peter, A. Davis, M. Mayes, P. Burton, D. Baker, D. Hissey, J. Weinel, D. Grist, S. Burdette, K. Heisler, G. Reed, J. Ward, S. Sherman, B. Stewart. E. Case, T. Whitaker, D. Turner. K. Coffin. Typing Club The Typing Club developed as an outgrowth of class activity. It was organized to meet the needs of its twenty-seven members. Each member has taken advantage of the additional time offered for work on necessary drill, speed writing and problem exercises. The activity also provided time for making up assignments missed during legal absences. i Seated—A. Comegys, Secretary; Mrs. Collins, Adviser; B. J. Curtis, President; C. Gearhart, Reporter. Second row—N. Disney, P. Atwood, M. Fitzwater, B. Hutchinson, A. Shelhorse, P. Rippeon, B. Millwood. Third row—N. Pumphrcy, B. Tuohey, D. Barthlow, E. Holland, F. King. Fourth row—R. Wood, J. Campell, P. Finneyfrock, E. Bonhag, E. Carlin, L. Umberger. Projector Club Junior High School activities are centered around interests expressed by pupils at that level. The only activity groups formed are those requested by at least fifteen students. In addition to those pictured here the junior high school is active in: BAND DANCING INTRAMURAL ATHLETICS READING PROJECTOR HOME ARTS MODELING SONGSTERS GLEE CLUB— 7 AND 8 WOODWORKING Wha’ Hoppened in ,49-,50 SEPTEMBER 12—New faces, new places . . . school opened. 23—Money, money, money . . . the seniors met for the first time to discuss plans for the year. 23—Clean uniforms, high hopes. The Rockets r et Devitt in the opening football game . . . Devitt won 24-6. 23—Soft music, dim lights ... 50 cents apiece. The seniors w-ent into action by sponsoring the first record dance. OCTOBER 8—Honors to the football team . . . the G. A. A. sponsored the first orchestra dance, The Homecoming Hop. 19—Memories . . . Larry Payne, Larry Dahlin, Frank Reamer, Jack Prettyman, Churchill Ward, Neville Smith, Casey Frost, Lou Campbell and Happy Birthday” Angel 1 celebrated the latter's birthday in Baltimore. Incidentally they went over to participate in State Teachers Meetings. 27— First Interhigh meeting held in the home port— RMHS. 28— Black cats, witches ... the Boogie Man’s Ball.” NOVEMBER 4—TIDE goes out. 4—Top hats, rabbits and floating ladies . . . the Magic Show came to town! 18—Senior class sponsored the Potomac Players’ production of A Date With Judy. 18— Excitement . . . rivalry . . . Grumpy Gaithersburg goes up in flames as the cheerleaders had the snake dance around the bonfire at the G. A. A. pep rally. 19— Snow, sleet, rain . . . broken hearts. The Trojans defeated the Rockets 7-0. 19—Bringing to a close the football season the ”M” Club sponsored a record dance. 19—Barbee Neblett leaves for Rome via New York, soon to be followed by Pepper, Billy, Joe ana Dallas . . . Bon voyage, Barbee. 23—Grandmother’s Thanksgiving portrkys (with false food!) a scrumptious Thanksgiving dinner. The Thanksgiving assembly was a success! DECEMBER 7—Food, food, and more food ... the Rockville Lions Club honors the Rockets at the annual Football Banquet. 15—Stumbling out of bed at 4:30 in the morning, the Songsters make their appearance on Bill Herson’s program after which they meet Santa Claus at the Doll House”. 21— The Country Store benefits by the Songsters’ appearance . . . Jim Gibbons had nothing but compliments for them. 22— Extra, extra special . . . Christmas formal . . . good time was had by all. 23— Montgomery Society makes the White Gift drive a success, after their three-night campaign collecting foodstuffs for the needy. 23—Christmas assembly and at long last — Christmas vacation . . . JANUARY 3—Warm-up jackets, uniforms and a half green team . . . The Rockettes meet Blair in the first girls’ game . . . Blair over Rockville 22-21. 6—New coach, new plays . . . Rockets battle Pooles-ville, but lose. 28— Honor your partner, and now your corner . . The G. A. A. sponsors the first square dance at RMHS. FEBRUARY 3—Faculty cheerleaders, tie score, 3 minute overtime... Rockets meet and defeat a strong faculty team, 38-33. Continued on Page 60 Nothing great was ei Football As anyone acquainted with the in's and out's of football well knows, the success or failure of a team cannot always be judged by the season's record. The 1949 squad lived up to the true tradition of Richard Montgomery's fighting spirit, never giving up until the final whistle blew. In many of the games, the Rockets outplayed and outfought the opposition, only to lose through some fluke or break” of the game. Wc shall never gorget the inspiration of Head Coach Smith and Assistant Coach Moran—The fighting line—Ed Ganle s contagious determination which earned him a place on the All-Suburban High honorary team—the banquet—the awards made at the annual banquet so generously sponsored by the Lion's Club of Rockville. R.M.H.S. 6 Devitt Oppo 24 32 Herndon 0 6 Westminster 20 12 Frederick 33 7 N. T. S. 13 14 Sherwood 0 2 B. C. C. 26 0 Gaithersburg 7 Seated—U. Grant, B. Floyd, P. Violette, B. Price, W. Pumphrcy, J. Nicholson, H. Leighton, E. Ganlcy, A. Burdette, J. King. Second row — F. Reamer, J. Harding, L. Dahlin, D. Harding, C. Burrows, L. Howes, R. Schwartz-beck. P. Wire. E. Shipe, W. Johnson, N. Dangler. Third row—J. Trcvey, E. Lazarus, G. Coleman, D. Cooper C. Hall, F. Deer. J. Selby, H. Thompson, P. Schwartzbeck, N. Sadtler. and Soccer Although still in it's infancy soccer is becoming one of the most popular sports in R. M. H. S. Miss Cockburn coached the team to victory in two out of four scheduled games of the season. The interest of the student body is increasing, as well it may, for the spirit and team play of the girls are infectious. The accomplishment of achieving membership on the honor team was gained for the second consecutive year by Barbara Cole, Joanne Dawson, Donna Diehl, Charlotte Frost, Pat Greene, Pat O'Brien, Pat Peake, and Anne Wilson. Nancy Disney, Laura Lee Hickman, and Shirley Young achieved the honor for the first time this year. Fay Van Riper again helped to manage the team aided by Ruth Rokahr. The Girls’ Athletic Association under the guidance of Miss Cockburn has concentrated on its theme for the year—the promotion of school spirit. Activities which the 81 members sponsored and supported were an orchestra dance in honor of the football players, a bonfire pep rally before the all-important game with Gaithersburg, and the square dance in January to promote interest in the community dancing. The girls helped serve hot dogs and cokes at home football games. G. A. A. also provided referees and helped to organize the girls’ intramural games as part of their service work. Much effort was expended on programs designed to increase student understanding of and interest in football, basketball, and softball through the use of motion pictures. Membership is determined by a point system which requires an accumulation of points earned in team play and in service. To be associate members the girls must have earned at least 50. points. The point system has been worked out for the next three years as follows: Rank Class of ’50 ’51 ’52 1st 75 75 75 2nd 100 150 150 3rd 230 270 240 4th 315 500 485 G,A A, Cheerleaders Developing school spirit and good sportsmanship and backing up the team are the aims of cheerleading. This year our cheerleaders have really lived up to their aims. The sponsors, Mr. Comly and Mr. Newhouse, are responsible for the success of this year's squad. They have been present at practices three times a week and have offered suggestions as well as corrections and guidance. Many thanks to Mr. Comly and Mr. Newhouse and the cheerleading squad for their fine job this year. The squad'. Lorraine Umberger, Captain; Marianne Angel 1, Co-Captain; Ernestine Brown. Lou Campell, Jane Disney, Peggy Hutchinson, Barbara Hutzler, Sheila Noyes, and Shirley Watkins. Trout row—J. Nicholson, D. Harding, H. Leighton, President, A. Burdette, B. Puce. StionJ row— J. Trevey, L. Dahlin, W. Ricketts, E. Foxwell, B. Floyd, J. Harding, P. Schwartzbeck, W. Pumphrcy, L. Reichard. Third row—W. Butt, B. Karn, R. Schwartzbeck, B. Duley, D. Cooper, C. Burrows, E. Lazarus, J. King, P. Violette. “M” Club The boys who have gained membership in the M” Club have earned their letters in one or more varsity sports. Having regained an active status, the Club has attempted to provide gold awards which will be presented at the Awards Assembly in June. To be eligible for the gold award a boy must be a senior and have gone out for a sport three years, earning a letter at least one of those years. Coaches Smith, Haithcock, and Moran are vitally interested in the club and serve as advisers. Basketball Rockettes The enthusiastic athletes of RHMS turned out in full force for basketball. After a rigid training season, supervised and coached by Miss Cockburn, our varsity team Was selected. The lucky twelve were cocaptains, Charlotte Frost and Donna Diehl, Joanne Dawson, Laura Lee Hickman, Barbara Cole, Patsy O'Brien, Barbara Ann Coffin, Patsy Wheeler, June Robertson, Janice De-Haven, Joan Poole and Edith Carlin. Ruth Hawse and Anna Benson, co-managers, deserve much commendation. Rockets Though the season was marked by more losses than wins, the team exhibited good sportsmanship and enthusiasm, and has improved its teamwork. All are agreed that credit for this improvement belongs to the coach, Mr. Haithcock, our new Physical Education instructor. The squad was led by four 3-lettej men: Bob Duley, Upton Grant, Howard Leighton, and Bill Floyd. Juniors Joe Harding and Dick Grist, and sophomores Gordon Coleman, Walter Dupee, Elmer Lazarus, and Robert Yocum rounded out the squad. Jay Vee The Jay Vee team, comprised of the girls who show good varsity prospects, has participated in regularly scheduled games this season. Ruth Hawse and Anna Benson also comanaged Jay Vee. First row—R. Violette, D. Disney, F. Durbin, L. Cecil. D. Mills, R Sides, E. Federline. Second row—Miss Cockburn, B. J. Curtis, C. Gearhart, B. Tuohey, B. Payne, S. Young, P. Olsen, A. Benson. Jay Vee The Jay Vee team was comprised solely cf tenth and eleventh grade boys who were coached by Mr. Anderson. The boys have worked hard to gain experience this year that may fit them for Varsity 50-51. From row—L. Pullen, B. Vaughan, Mr. Anderson, D. Hall, W. Woolson. Back row—J. Trevey, N. Van Houten, E. Schultz, R. Young, C. Senger. junior High Team The Junior High Team made its initial appearance this year. Under the able coaching of Mr. Moran, the members have been building up skills which will be beneficial to them in high school basketball. First row—R. Violette, D. Disney, F. Durbin, R. Harlow, L. Garrett. Second row—J. Bride, S. Hardy, E. Western, G. Cornwell, J. Marshall. Third row—J. Warfield, D. Beall, E. Fisher, D. Smith, J. Knott. Junior High Sports Club Seventh and eighth grade boys whose interest in sports would not be denied petitioned the Student Government for an activity charter and asked Mr. Haithcock to be their sponsor. The group has spent its meeting periods discussing and learning the rules of each season's sport. Many of these boys were on the Jr. High basketball squad. All of them hope to build their skills in one or more sports. PROPHECY (Cont'd.) Burdette and King Is just the thing To give your corn More zip and zing!” Turn that----------thing off!! I cannot stand singing commercials! Maybe we can find something better on another channel. -------Juanita Comegys with an important announcement. Friends, I’m making one last plea. Won’t you please pay one dollar to get on the patron list and help pay off the debt on the 1950 Rocket? The Turner, Benson, Thompson Agency will represent you in your business transactions in any city in the world. Special rates given for cities in Florida during winter months and in Canada during the summer. Mother Peake's advice to the love-lorn! Maybe some of the problems presented today will help you in your love life. What is the first question for today, Ma? Pat Young, of Wake Forest, North Carolina, writes: Dear Ma, I first came to this city with the intent of getting an M. R. S. degree. What I want to know now is: are better results obtained with three or four corners.-'' That all depends on whether you're dealing with triangles or babies, Pat. The next problem comes from Luria Sanders who wants to know if the wages of butchers can’t be raised. You just have to see your local union about that. If they won’t comply, you could sue them. If the trial was short you might say that the union suit would end up in a brief case. Two girls seem to have the same problem. Neither Mildred Reid nor Betty Ann Rogge can ever find clothes long enough to give their boy friends for presents. 1 suggest that you stick to handkerchiefs and tie pins. Their sizes are fairly constant. Barbara Ann Coffin of Carderock, Maryland, queries: 'Why is it that Uncle Sam lets the same men serve in the same places year after year? Why doesn't he give the sig-i-nal for them to move around? I like variety as much as anyone else.' We can’t help you much here. You’ll either have to settle down to one or move to greener grass. Marjorie Boland of Potomac, Maryland, writes: 'Every year I say that I’m going to be married in a year or two. This has been going on for twenty years and that year or two hasn't arrived yet. My question is: do you think my watch has stopped?’ I really couldn't say, Marjorie. Joyce Drain wonders if anyone wants to buy a self-parking Ford, with twenty years of experience. I should think that a car that old wouldn’t be able to do anything but park. Regina Parker and Clara Ricketts, both of Rockville, Maryland, ask the question: ’Do most boys prefer blondes, brunettes, or red heads? We are considering dyeing our hair and want to be sure what color to make it.’ Boys will take any color, with the possible exception of chartreuse. Delores Mills Matthews of Gaithersburg, Maryland, writes: ’My husband and I have been having spats lately. Do you think it is too late to break our engagement?’ I think it’s a little late for that but you could try breaking his head. That would keep him quiet for awhile. Ruth Hawse of Philadelphia, whose lover, Eddie Ganley, is too busy playing guard for the Eagles to get married, says: ’Eddie even seems to be more interested in Shakespeare than he is in me. Just the other day I asked him if we are ever going to get married and he started quoting from Hamlet” and said, Get thee to a nunnery! What should 1 do?’ Try playing quarterback for the Redskins. You'll meet up with him on every play. We re a little late folks, so goodbye. Music, please. If you want a pencil, A red marking pencil, Then get the best from Marjorie Nootenboom. Just view her collection Then make your selection----------” Stop it!! Stop it!!! Those singing commercials drive me mad! I'll rip this thing apart! Then I’ll never hear another minging comsercial. There! I glid it and I’m dad? I've musted by invention all poo tieces. Now I can go pazy creasefully. Deacon Leighton 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 1950 ROCKET. RMHS PARENTS Mr. and Mrs. James T. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Angell Mr. and Mrs. Lewis H. Bennett Mrs. Tcmpcrcncc M. Benson Mr. E. Calvin Burdette Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Burdette Mr. and Mrs. James M. Burnley Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Campbell Mr. and Mrs. William M. Carlin Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence L. Cecil Mr. and Mrs. Emmett E. Coffin Mr. and Mrs. Milton D. Cole Mr. and Mrs. Corneilius R. Comegys Mr. and Mrs. John A. Crowley Mr. and Mrs. Verner E. Dahlin Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Dawson Mr. and Mrs. Leslie D. DeHaven Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Dickinson Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Diehl Mi. and Mrs. Byron Donnelly Mr. and Mrs. James D. Drain Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Embrey Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Faatz Mr. and Mrs. Rex Fender Mr. and Mrs. William B. Floyd Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Frost Mr. and Mrs. George L. Fuller Mrs. Nettie V. Ganley Mrs. Dorothea B. Greene Mr. Milton Harlow Mrs. Ella Harmon Mi. and Mis. Stciliug L. Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. James P. Hawse Mr. and Mrs. Jack 1. Hirt Mrs. Christine T. Holland Mr. H. W. Holland Mr. Ronald H. Howe Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wm. Huff Mr. and Mrs. Bradley C. Karn Mr. and Mrs. John P. Keiser Mrs. Bessie Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Thurston King Mr. and Mrs. Howard M. Leighton Mr. and Mrs. William T. Lynch Mr. and Mrs. Leon Magruder Mi. A. W. Marklcy Mr. and Mrs. E. T. McCarty Mr. and Mrs. John R. Mills Mr. and Mrs. Earl Nicholson Mrs. Anna M. Noocenboom Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. O'Brien Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Parker Mr. and Mrs. Randolph R. Payne Mr. and Mrs. James D. Peake Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Prettyman Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Price Mr. and Mrs. Roger T. Pumphrey Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Rawn Mr. and Mrs. K. H. Reichard Mr. and Mrs. Richard Reid Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Ricketts Mr. and Mrs. Otto Rogge Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Rokahr Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Rupert W. Spring Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd C. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Luthor A. Trunnell Mr. and Mrs. Horace Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Charles Turner Mr. and Mrs. Linley S. Van Riper Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Violctte Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Watkins, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Whitaker Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Wilson Mrs. Lucy Williard Lt. and Mrs. L. A. Young Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Gearhart Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Wheeler KMHS FACULTY Miss Pauline E. Abcyounis Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beall Miss Lillian £. Brown Miss C. Katherine Bullion Mrs. Laura S. Burruss Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Comly Miss Elaine Cromwell Miss Helen Day Comdr. and Mrs. Kai de Vermond Miss bcatricc Donovan Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Gibson Mr. and Mrs. James Gurney Mr. Maynard Haithcock Mr. and Mrs. William P. Hall Miss Edna £. Hauke Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Hurley Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Jewell Mr. and Mrs. Donald Keesey Mr. Charles G. Legters ivir. and Mrs. William Miles Mr. and Mrs. Eugene P. Moran Mr. and Mrs. Day Mullinix Mr. H. L. Newhousc Mrs. Elaine T. Rusk Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith Mr. and Mrs. J J. Tar alio Mr. and Mrs. Milbourne E. Ward Miss Fern Will Mr. J. W. Wisner KHM5 CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES Bank Cheerleaders G. A. A. Eleventh Grade tenth Grade Ninth Grade Eighth Giadc Seventh Grade M Club N. H. S. Projector Club Rifle Club Spanish Classes Student Government TIDE Typing Club RMHS ALUMNI Gene Bovey Kathleen Clagctt Wallace Comegys Doris Curtis Lorraine Federline Gladys M. Garland George Hathaway Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Hainley Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Heflin Mr. and Mrs. Danny Hocker Harry Huffer Bob Jones Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Keys Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kraft Doris Miles Joe Ann Miles jimmy Moneymaker bob Nicholson Mr. Chester Parker Louise Reid Miss Margaret Ricketts Miss Virginia E. Righter Lorraine Souders Edward Sparks Albert Wratten Friends Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Adams Norman Beane Miss Laurel Childc bryan E. Darby W. S. Day E. O. Gardner Ambrose Grimes, Jr. Mis. Marian M. Groce T. B. Hite Peggy Jarrejs Julian P. King Mr. and Mrs. Ora King Alice Lane Mis. Leo McGown Mrs. Marian Miles Mr. William W. Miles Mrs. Paul Mills A. J. Minkin Vincent Nellinger Mrs. Otis Norwood Tyler Peter Mr. and Mrs. Frank Qucn A. H. Weaver, Jr. Mrs. Adeline Will RELIGIOUUS AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS Baptist Church on Court House Square Baptist Young People’s Society Father Gregory Echle Father J. Gilbert Hann Methodist Youth Fellowship Montrose Church of God Rev. and Mrs. William B. Adams Rev. Howard Cobbs Rev. Wesley Dodge Inquiry Club PROFESSIONAL Mr. Thomas M. Anderson Mr. J. Paul Brunett Mrs. Everett S. Gormley Mr. S. P. Hersperger Mr. and Mrs. James R. Miller Mr. Farold R. Norris Mr. Alfred D. Noyes Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peter Judge Stedman Prescott Mr. and Mrs. John Oxley Mr. Earl G. Shorb Mrs. Charlotte L. Stratmeyer BUSINESS All States Inn Baker Motor Service Barrett Parker Hairstylists Bealls' Esso Center A. F. Beane Bethesda Paint and Hardware Co. Bishop’s Jewelry Blalock Cycle Company, Inc. Cliff’s Camp Counselman’s Super Market Farmers Feed Store Filmorc Cleaners Globe Valet Service Mr. David Grogan Grossman Brothers Jarrett's Mayflower Cleaners Van F. Lippard Mode Beauty Shop Montgomery County Sentinel Patrons - Continued Nedley and Company Pargas Service Mr. and Mrs. Claude Purdum Rio Grande Restaurant Rockville Beauty Salon Rockville Floral Shop Rockville Press Rockville Supply Company, Inc. Louis J. Ryan, Plumber Sach s Store Slaybaugh and Reck Vinson’s Drug Store Norman E. Ward Washington Wilbert Vault Works A. G. Watkins Wire and Lanier Ye Olde Thrift Shop Wha’ Ploppened in ’49- ’50 MARCH II—No rivalry, just fun as the seven county high schools get together for the annual Interhigh orchestra dance. 13—'’Service, Scholarship, Leadership, Honor . . . Induction of members into the National Honor Society is a solemn occasion. 17— Darktown Strutter’s Ball . . . black face, and oh! those get-ups . . . The Minstrel Show, with its gala costumes, corny jokes and wonderful songs, is a success. APRIL 5—Glee Club in formal attire, a note of solemnity— all this prevails as the beautiful, but serious Easter assembly is presented. 28— Who will be the King and Queen? mysterious atmsophere, secret ballots—presenting the RMHS May King and Queen, the senior class comes through again, with a bang-up orchestra dance. MAY 12—Bee-bop, a few mi-mi’s and then rush to get in place—The Music Festival holds the attention of the entire county as the newly organized County orchestra, band, and chorus perform. JUNE 2—Soft music, dancing on the terrace, home at dawn— juniors and seniors alike turn out at the Junior-Senior prom, for a night that will be long remembered. 16—Empty lockers, bare classrooms—School’s out! 19—Caps and gowns, Pomp and Circumstance, a few tears, and many happy memories—Commencement exercises take place, and the class of ’50 exits through the portals of their beloved RMHS. Compliments of Compliments of BILL BURROWS THE QUALITY SHOP 223 E. 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