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

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1951 volume:

THE ROCKET 1951 Published by the Students of RICHARD MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL Rockville, Maryland FOREWORD Though your first inclination upon receiving the 1951 ROCKET is to thumb rapidly through its pages, we hope that you will become aware of our primary purpose, that of presenting an accurate written and pictorial account of the growths and accomplishments of Richard Montgomery during the past year. If we have succeeded in our purpose, then our fondest aspirations will have been realized. Success in the venture of publishing an annual is dependent upon the depth of interest of the staff, the student body, the faculty, and the patrons of the school. It is our pleasure to acknowledge that such interest has been very evident. We wish to express our grateful thanks to Mr. Hawes Keys, local photographer; Mr. Frank MacIntyre, Merin Studios, Philadelphia, Penna.; and Mr. Karl Phillips, W. W. Thompson Co., Richmond, Va., for the services rendered by them. We also wish to thank George Jewell, eighth grade student, whose interest in photography has enabled him to provide us with some excellent snapshots. Contents PAGE Dedication ........................ Administration and Instruction..... 6 Graduates 1951 .................... ® Class Will......................... 24 School Calendar.................... 26 Undergraduates .................... 27 Service Clubs and Organizations.... 39 Sports and Sportsmanship........... 57 Patrons ........................... 7 The ROCKET Staff was set up under a new policy this year. As a school undertaking, it was agreed that the yearbook should be produced and financed by the school as a whole. Representatives from every grade were invited to help with yearbook composition and sales. In addition each organization or unit included was assessed for the amount of page coverage which was needed for an accurate account of the group’s activities. Special commendation is tendered to seniors Pat Wheeler, editor; Helen Reeves and Helen Woodward, composition and typing; and to sophomores Grace Kelly, art; Joan Dills and Rose Darcey, format, for their unstinting efforts, without which the ROCKET might not have reached publication. Miss Will served her fourth year as adviser to the yearbook staff. ROCKET STAFF Left to right, First row—J. Hogemiller, P. Hutchinson, A. Benson, M. Carter, P. Wheeler, H. Reeves, H. Woodward, E. Burkett. Second row—R. Russman, R. Hopkins, J. Dills, M. Hall, A. Delauter, L. Lewis, M. Luper, J. Gandy, J. Demory. Third row—M. Embrey, S. Burdette, J. Duley, M. Warfield, D. Umbenhauer, R. Darcey, P. Shaw, A. Riley. Fourth row—R. Bruffey, G. Smith, F. Woolson. iptive iAyybt {here are fail to express our deep thanks to Miss minety n4(ft s tirne and energy she has spent in making our library the county. Outstanding among Miss Bullion’s qualities of personality is her willingness to help students and teachers in their search for specific and general information. Her efforts during the three years she has served as full-time librarian have been ceaseless in the procurement of materials to make the processes of teaching and learning more interesting. I he dedication of the 1951 ROCKET to Miss Bullion is but a small token of recognition of the excellence and scope of her contribution to our school. Levin S. Comly B.A., M.Ed. History, Math, Psychology Student Government Adviser Helen M. Day B.A.E. Art, Showcase Design Mary F. de Vermond Music B„ M. Music Ed Music, Glee Clubs Joseph J. Tarallo B.S., M.Ed. Principal Edna E. Hauke B.A., M.A. Vice Principal Biology E. G. Jewell A.B., M.Ed. Vice Principal Arithmetic, History William P. Hall B.A. Counselor Patrol, Tribunal Pauline E. Abeyounis A.B., M.Ed. English, Dramatics George O. Anderson A.B., B.S. Core, Mathematics Coaching. Athletic Manager Mary Pat Bailey A.B. Core, History, Dramatics Seventh Grade Adviser Harry S. Beall B.A., M.A. History, • Latin Martha E. Bowling A.B. English, History, Science Eighth Grade Adviser Isabel M. Ward Secretary Lillian E. Brown A.B. Banking, Bookkeeping C. Katherine Bullion B.S. Librarian Hazel E. Collins B.C.S., B.A., M.A. Typing, Commercial Mathematics Tenth Grade Adviser Laura Burruss A.B. Home Economics Catherine W. Cockburn A.B., M.A. Physical Education Coach, G.A.A. Donald W. Keesey Robert S. Kline Charles E. Lugar Leo H. McCarthy Henry K. Miles B.S. B.S. B.S. B.A. B.S. Auto Shop Band Chemistry, Physics Director of Visual Aids Journalism, Core TIDE Adviser Driver Training Coaching Emma Jo Yount B.A. Science, Core William Porter A.B. Core, Journalism TIDE Adviser Guy Smith A.B Core, Science Seventh Grade Adviser Dwight P. Hurley A.B., M.A. Mathematics Rifle Club 9 Louise James B.S. Home Economics INSTRUCTION Margaret N. Miles Eugene Patrick Moran Day Mullinix Howard L. Newhouse Samuel H. Patterson A B;. , . , B.A. A.B., M.A. B.S. B.S. English, Spanish Science, History, Core Diversified Occupations Shorthand. Typing, Office V°cat,onfl Woodworking Senior Adviser Coaching Practice, English Stagecraft TIDE Publication W. M. Reed B.S., M.S. Landscape Planning, Mechanical Drawing Beatrice Donovan, R.N. School Nurse Dorothea B. Greene B.A. Mathematics Eleventh Grade Advise Maynard Haithcock B.S. Physical Education Basketball Coach Elaine Tenny Rusk B.A. English Jackson W. Wisner B.S. Industrial Arts Seventh Grade ory, Mathe- James A. Stofko Fern Will B.S. A.B. Industrial Arts, Arithmetic History, English CHURCHILL WARD President Accomplishment will crown his effort. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; State Chorus 2, 3; ROCKET 2, 3; County Chorus 3; TIDE 4; Hi-Y 3; National Honor Society 3; Junior Committees. JACK TREVEY Vice President I know a trick worth two of that. M” Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 4; Rifle Club 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 2; Patrol 2, 3; Track 2; Committees 2, 3-4; ROCKET 3; TIDE 3; Homeroom Representative 2; Hi-Y 3, 4; Varsity Sports Club 4; Banking 4. CLASS POEM The ladder of life stretches before us As we leave Montgomery High. Each step signifies a joy or sorrow That will have to be passed by. The knowledge we have attained, The teamwork and fair play, Will abide with us forever And guide us through each day. And now, we look to our graduation, A step which is greatest of all, A step which will live in our memories Through life, whether great or small. We go forth now to lead the world. In God. the faith well find To meet each challenge that may arise And bring peace to all mankind. —Joan Poole LORRAINE UMBERGER Secretary Your heart's desires be with you. G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, Captain 4; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; ROCKET 3; Junior Committees; Typing Club 3; TIDE 4; Commercial Club 4; Senior Committees. BETTY JEAN CURTIS Treasurer Take honor from me and my life is done. G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Patrol 2, 3; Typing Club 3; Homeroom Representative 3; Junior Committees; Banking 4; Senior Committees. T - DARLENE BARTHLOW No legacy is so rich as honesty. Majorette 2; Typing Club 3; G.A.A. 3; Diversified Occupations 4. ANNA BENSON She smiled and the shadows departed. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 2; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Commercial Club 4; Banking 4; ROCKET 4; Senior Committees. CARLETON BURROWS A smiling fellow he, as ever found in ladies’ company. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; M Club 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Library Club 2; F.E. Club 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; County Chorus 3; Student Government 4; Inter-High 4; Varsity Sports Club 4. JOAN CAMPBELL A pretty girl is like a melody. G.A.A. 2; Patrol 2, 3, 4; Typing Club 3; Tribunal 4; Banking 4; Stockholder 4. EDITH CARLIN Mine honor is my life. Patrol 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Dancing Club 2; Library Club 2; Baton Twirler 3; Typing Club 3; Cafeteria Cashier 3, 4; G.A.A. 3; Stockholder 4; Bank Cashier 4. MARTHA CARTER Lr merry as the day is long. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Dancing Club 2; G.A.A. 2, 3; Typing Club 3; ROCKET 2, 4; Commercial Club 4; Banking 4; Senior Committees. ARLENE COMEGYS Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. Typing Club 3; G.A.A. 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Library Club 4; Banking 4. NORRIS DANGLER To some people nothing is more troublesome than the effort of thinking. Dancing Club 3; Rifle Club 3, 4; Projector Club 4. MARSHALL DAVIS I had a thing to say, But I will fit it with some better time. Projector Club 3, 4; Patrol 3, 4; Student Government 4; Tribunal 4. NANCY DISNEY Laugh yourself into stitches. G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Library Club 2; Intra-murals 2, 4; Typing Club 3; Cafeteria Cashier 3, 4; Stockholder 4; Senior Committees. PATRICIA DUNN I’ll tell the world. G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Patrol 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Homeroom Representative 2; Dancing Club 2; Junior Committees; Cabinet 4; Stockholder 4; Senior Committees. ROBERT ELYARD I’m sure care’s an enemy to life. Diversified Occupations 4. MARGARET FINNEYFROCK My heart is true as steel. Typing Club 3; Diversified Occupations 4. MARY FITZWATER Better a little chiding than a great deal of heartbreak. G.A.A. 2, 3; Dancing Club 2; Typing Club 3; TIDE 4; Commercial Club 4; Banking 4. ELLSWORTH FOXWELL He makes a July’s day as short as December. CONNIE GEARHART Her hair is golden; so are her deeds. G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Patrol 2; Typing Club 3; Stockholder 4; Cabinet 4; Banking 4. IDA MAE GRIMES Bait the hook well; this fish will bite. Basketball 2; Diversified Occupations 4. CLARENCE GRIST I like work; it fascinates me; I can sit and look at it for hours. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; ROCKET 3; Hi Y 3. 4; Projector Club 3; TIDE 4; Varsity Sports Club 4; M Club 4. DOUGLAS HARDING A lion among ladies is a most dreadful thing. Glee Club 3; M Club 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4. JOE HARDING There’s not a stunt that he can't do; Ah. he’s some fellow I’m telling you. Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Patrol 2; Rifle Club 2; F.E. Club 3, 4; M Club 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Varsity Sports Club 4; President of Student Government 4. LAURA LEE HICKMAN A smile for all. a greeting glad: a sweet and friendly way she has. G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, President 4; National Honor Society 2. 3. 4; Intramurals 2, 3; ROCKET 3; Typing Club 4; Cabinet 4. EDITH HOLLAND I hope I shall have leisure to make good. Glee Club 2; Typing Club 3; Dancing Club 3; Diversified Occupations 4. LESLIE HOWES It’s not what I do that worries me, it’s when get caught there's difficulty. Band 2, 3, 4; Patrol 2; Projector Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Football 3; Stockholder 4; Vice-President of Student . Government 4. BARBARA HUTCHINSON Though she be but little, she is fierce. G.A.A. 2. 3; Patrol 2, 3; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Typing Club 3; Bank 4; Glee Club 4; Cabinet 4. JACK KLING Life without a woman is a bore, and with her is a tragedy. I seem to enjoy tragedies. Rifle Club 2; Band 2, 3, 4; Patrol 3. 4; Hi-Y 3; Projector Club 3, 4; TIDE 4; Tribunal 4; Senior Committees. BRUCE KOSIAN If .the undervalues me, What care how fair she be? Diversified Occupations 4. JUNE LIPPARD As upright as the cedar. Glee Club 3, 4; Betty Lamp Club 3; Sewing Club 4. MARY LOU LOUTH AN Life without laughter would be a dreary blank. Library Club 2; G.A.A. 2, 3. 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Glee Club 3; TIDE Editor 4; County Chorus 3; ROCKET 3; Cabinet 4. HARTLEY LYNCH He hath indeed bettered expectation. Diversified Occupations 4. PHYLLIS MARCUCCIO Cheerful, gay, and full of fun: she is liked by everyone. Library Club 2, 4; Marionettes 3, 4; TIDE 4; G.A.A. 4. Robert McDonald Give him a pigs km and he’s in his glory. Football 2, 3, 4; Rifle Club 3; Baseball 3, 4; M Club 4; Patrol 4; Hi-Y 4; TIDE 3, 4; Homeroom Representative 4; Banking 4; Varsity Sports Club 4. JOAN McGAHA Why study when there’s a man’s heart to win? G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 2; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; TIDE 4; Banking 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4. DOROTHY MILLS Her voice was ever soft, gentle, and low, an excellent thing in a woman. G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Glee Club 3. 4; Junior Committees; TIDE 4; Senior Committees; Student Government 4. JUDITH MORAN She sal like patience on a monument. Glee Club 2, 3; Library Club 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Typing Club 3; Soft-ball 2; TIDE 4; Commercial Club 4. MILDRED NICHOLSON I shall laugh myself to death. Patrol 2, 3; Dancing Club 2, 3; Typing Club 4. RUTH PACE Love sought is good, but given unsought is better. Glee Club 2, 3; Dancing Club 2; Intramurals 2; Stockholder 3, 4; Patrol 2, 3; Cafeteria Cashier 3, 4. ANNE PAFFENBARGER Nor is the wide world ignorant of her worth. G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 2, 4; ROCKET 2, 3; Intramurals 3; Junior Class President; Student Government 2; National Honor Society 3, 4; Marionettes 3, 4; TIDE 4. NANCY PARTIN My affection hath an unknown bottom, like the bay of Portugal. Diversified Occupations 4. CARL POATES The little foolery that wise men have makes a great show. Diversified Occupations 4. JOAN POOLE She makes sunshine in life’s shady places. Patrol 2; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Junior Committees; ROCKET 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Senior Committees; Cabinet 4.' ANNE PRESCOTT I had rather have a fool to make me merry than experience to make me sad. Patrol 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2; Cabinet 4; Tribunal 4; TIDE 4. NANCY PI IMPHRF.Y To talk without effort is, after all, the charm of talking. G.A.A. 2, 3; Patrol 2; Typing Club 3; Commercial Club 4. DALE REED Not afraid to work but most assuredly not in favor of it. Future Engineers Club 3, 4. WILLIAM REED Really slow and unconcerned, He went to class and sometimes learned. Rifle Club 4. HELEN REEVES In every activity you can depend upon her to do well her part. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Soft-ball 2; Student Government 3; TIDE 4; ROCKET 4; Senior Committees; Junior Committees. WILLIAM RIGHTER The cuckoo then, on every tree, mocks married men. Projector Club 4. PEGGY RIPPEON The best in this kind are but shadows. G.A.A. 2, 3; Typing 3; Banking 4; Commercial Club 4. JUNE ROBERTSON A woman’s heart is like the moon, always changing; but like the moon, it always has a man in it. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; ROCKET 2, 3; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Student Government 3, 4; Typing Club 4. LEONARD SENGER He does it with a better gi'ace, but I do it more natural. Track 2 ; Class Officer 2. ALICE SHELHORSE Never lets herself be hurried, worried, or flurried. Betty Lamp Club 2; Typing Club 3; Commercial Club 4; Banking 4. EARL SHIPE Sigh no more ladies—sigh no more. Football 3, 4; Future Engineers’ Club 3, 4; Patrol 3, 4; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Varsity Sports Club 4; Hi-Y 4; M” Club 4. FRANCIS SHROPSHIRE She was ever precise in promise-keeping. Intramurals 3, 4; Commercial 4; Diversified Occupations 4. ROBERT SWAIN He is ivell paid that is well satisfied. Future Engineers Club 3, 4. BETTY JANE TUOHEY Do you not know I am a woman? When I think 1 must speak. Patrol 2; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Typing Club 3; ROCKET 3; Junior Committees; Commercial Club 4; Senior Com- mittees. I RAYMOND VANE Teachers and classes are my only objection to education. Better Opportunity Club 3. EDWARD VAUGHAN Answer me in one word. Projector Club 2; Patrol 2; Chess and Checker Club 2; Intramurals 2; Basketball 2, 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Stockholder 4; Banking 4; Diversified Occupations 4. PATRICIA WHEELER Happy, thoughtful, kind and true, There is no favor she will not do. ROCKET 2, 3; Editor 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Marionettes 3, 4; Inter-High 4; Cabinet 4. GEORGE WHITWORTH f e «•• give the devil his due. Baseball 2, 3, 4; Future Engineers' Club 3, 4; Patrol 4; Varsity Sports Club 4; M Club 4. PAUL WIRE When he thinks, He shows symptoms of a man with brains. Rifle Club 3, 4; Basketball 4; Senior Committees. RUTH WOOD Under your quiet exterior they'd be surprised. G.A.A. 2, 3; Glee Club 2; Intramurals 2, 3; Patrol 3, 4; Typing Club 3; ROCKET 3; Tribunal 4; Commercial Club 4; Senior Committees. HELEN WOODWARD Sweet and friendly, lots of fun. She's a real pal to everyone. Beta Club 2, 3; Commercial Club 3; Better Opportunity Club 3; Glee Club 4; ROCKET 4; TIDE 4. ALBERT WOOLSON Infinite riches in a little room. Intramurals 2, 3; Football 3; Future Engineers’ Club 4; Varsity Sports Club 4; Basketball 4. RODNEY ZENTZ God bless the man who first invented sleep. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Aeronautics 2; Chess and Checker Club 2; Dancing Club 3; Future Engineers' Club 3, 4. The Last Will We, the Senior Class of 1951, realizing our mental status and our com plete exhaustion after four years of weakening, do declare this our last will and testament. First: To Mr. Tarallo for his understanding and help, we will a two-color paint job. Second: To Mrs. Miles for her guidance and advice, we will a trip to Mexico. Third: To our faculty for their fine cooperation, we will the bird cage. Fourth: To the lovable little juniors, we will our knowledge of how to skip class and all our hardships and enjoyment in the senior year. Fifth: We wish the following to be carried out without fail and in the fullest detail. I, Anna Benson, will McCrossin Lane to Jimmy Haltaman. I, Frances Shropshire, will the sailors back to the Navy. I, Ida Grimes, will my fancy bandanas to Julie Baynard. I, Edith Carlin, will my long train rides to Joan Spring. I, Darlene Barthlow, will the D. O. Course back to Mr. Mullinix. I, Robert Swain, will my knowledge of the heavy equipment to Mr. Grabara-kiewicz. I, Earl Shipe, will my sheikish qualities to Lawrence Pullen. I, Rodney Zentz, will my car to Sue Hutchinson and her sisters. I, Marshall Davis, will my flatfoot duties to Mr. Hall. I, Leslie Howes, will the band back to Mr. Kline. I, Jack Kling, will the 4-H basketball team to Eugene Comcgys. I, Peggy Finneyfrock, will my seat in the smoking shack to Jane Disney. I, Doug Harding, will my ragged football jersey to Bobby Moneymaker. I, William Righter, will my auto shop instructions to James Roberts. I, Joan Poole, will my knowledge of Wrassling to Georgeous George. I, Alice Shelhorse, will my comic books back to Seen’s. I, June Robertson, will the Silver Spring Hot Shoppe back to the owner. I, Anne Paffenbarger, will my ability to argue to Pat Olsen. I, Churchill Ward, will my Piano to Sigrid Westfall. I, Joan Campbell, will my friendliness to Margaret Russell. I, Pat Dunn, will my carefree ways to Junith Van Riper. I, Joe Harding, will my Varsity letters to Paul Schwartzbeck. I, Laura Lee Hickman, will my photographer to no one; I want him for myself. I, Leonard Senger, will my auto parts to Mr. Kcesey. I, Dale Reed, will my Kaiser to Future Engineers. I, Jake Trevey, will my physique to Adam Tanner. I, George Whitworth, will my gift of gab to Drew Pearson. I, Danny Woolson, will the Varsity Sports Club to Gordon Coleman. I, Arlene Comegys, will my noiseness to Sheila Noyes. I, Mary Lou Louthan, will my height to Virginia O’Dell. I, Nancy Disney, will the cafeteria money box to Betty Atwood. I, Dick Grist, will my car (?) to Frank Reamer. I, Edith Holland, will my quietness to Walter Dupee. and Testament I, Barbara Hutchinson, will my nickname to Luella Baxter. I, Joan McGaha, will myself to Gaithersburg; I like it up there. I, Phyllis Marcuccio, will my flash bulb camera to the girls in the shower room. I, Nancy Partin, will my jokes to all shy freshmen. I, Ruth Wood, will my slim waist to all girls on diets. I, Elsworth Foxwell, will my salesmanship to Pat Foster. I, Carleton Burrows, will my place in the talent show to Joan Dills. I, Connie Gearhart, will my shorthand homework to all commercial students. I, Martha Carter, will the filing cabinets back to Miss Brown. I, Betty Jean Curtis, will my softball slugging to Monkey'’ Harmon. I, Robert Elyard, will my absence excuses to Joe Bride. I, Helen Reeves, will my quiet manner to Shirley Watkins. I. June Lippard, will my knowledge of Home Ec. to Tommy Whitaker. I, Dorothy Mills, will my bowling scores to Mary Voigt. I, Mildred Nicholson, will my engagement ring to Janet Watkins. I, Anne Prescott, will Annapolis back to the natives. I, Hartley Lynch, will my bow ties to Donald Jenkins. I, Judy Moran, will my shy ways to Shirley Worsham. I, Bobby Vaughan, will the stationery corner to Jeannette Taylor. I, Helen Woodward, will my southern accent to my sister, Mary Ann. 1, Nancy Pumphrey, will myself to wherever Gerald is. I, Bob McDonald, will my philosophy of life to Arlene Davidson. I, Ruth Pace, will my typewriter to Mr. Newhouse. I, Bruce Kosian, will my locker to Benny Poole. I, Lorraine Umberger, will my hair to Wayne Carr. I, Paul Wire, will my chauffer's license to Lover” Lazarus. I, Betty Tuohey, will Jack and his car to the girls who have to walk to basketball practice. I, Pat Wheeler, will Chick back to the Hot Shoppe; I can still go there often. I, Peggy Rippeon, will my oodles” of potato chips to Eva Taylor. I, Mary Fitzwater, will my giggle to Mr. Hall. I, Raymond Vane, will my interest in reading to all who have never read a book. I, William Reed, will my slenderness to Delores Demory; she really doesn't need it. I, Norris Dangler, will my quiet charm to Shirley Young. Signed: Joan Poole Carleton Burrows Calendar of Events SEPTEMBER 1—More aches, more sore muscles—Football practice started. 11— Some new teachers, more new students, vacation gossip. 16—Football jamboree. We tied Blair 0-0. 30—Season’s first dance sponsored by F. E. OCTOBER 13—Rockets win over G. burg Trojans—7-6. 21— Mt. Rainier beats out Rockets in closing minutes—13-12. 27—Victory over Laurel by Rockville—15-7 and Masquerade Ball afterward. NOVEMBER 4—Rockets slaughter Sherwood in rain and mud. 10—At last! The Rockets maul Bethesda 28-0. 22— First out-door assembly. 27— Football team could be seen sweeping snow off the field, but sun came out to ruin all their effort. 29—Up at 5:30 A. M. Chilled to the bone, just to appear on Gibbons' Town Clock. DECEMBER 1— M” Club sponsors dance to mark end of football season. 6—NEW ROBES for Glee Club at the Presentation Concert. 8—Wrong foot forward! First basketball game lost to B. C. C. Better start next time. 22—FREEDOM (for awhile) Christmas assembly vacation. 28— Student Government and Senior Class co-sponsor Alumni Dance. Lots of old friends we hadn't seen for a long time. JANUARY 2— Horrible fate! Back to School. 12— Joan Campell and Patsy King elected Sweethearts of senior and junior high school at Sweetheart Prom. 19—Such pep, such figures, such cheerleaders the faculty had! Boy’s Varsity downed by Faculty Pros.” 25—Vice-president began frowning as the Curtis representative brings subscription blanks, charts, and magazine lists for the annual campaign. FEBRUARY 2—Alumni downed by Rockettes. Square Dance after game. ?-?—Rocket deadline. JUNIOR CLASS The Junior Class is comparatively small, consisting of eighty-one pupils. The class elected three very reliable officers: Elmer Lazarus, president; Eleanor Fcderlinc, vice-president; and Lawrence Pullen, secretary-treasurer. Elected to Student Government were Robert Crawford, Barbee Neblett, and Clyde Senger. These officers helped the class in planning a very successful year. The Juniors started the festive year with a Halloween Masquerade Dance. The event long awaited by everyone was their final triumph, the Junior-Senior Prom. E. Lazarus, E. Federline, L. Pullen, R. Crawford, B. Neblett, C. Senger, B. Atwood, J. Beisser, A. Briscoe, E. Brown, R. Brown, P. Burkett, E. Connelly, G. Comegys, G. Coleman, W. Coffin, W. Clement, E. Case, W. Carr, L. Crown, A. Davidson, A. Davis, D. Demory, W. Dupee, R. Elstins, M. Embrey, R. Embrey, E. Fleming R. Fleming, G. Goldsworthy, P. Fink, E. Greer, A. Harden, S. Henderson, B. Holland, R. Hopkins, W. Hutchinson. S. Hutchinson, M. Jarvie, D. Kelly, J. Kessell, L. King, F. Lamb, E. Lilly, R. Lowe, B. Marts, R. Moneymaker, H. Monroe, S. Norris, P. Olsen, E. Price, F. Reamer, E. Ricketts, J. Ricketts, S. Schneider, P. Schwartzbeck, J. Selby, J. Snow, R. Sperry, A. Swann, A. Tanner, E. Taylor, J. Taylor, L. Taylor, J. Testerman, D. Thompson, S. Titus, B. Torrance, R. Van Riper, R. Walker, f. Watkins, S. Watkins, S. Westfall, E. Whitworth, M. Woodward, S. Worsham, M. Wratten, R. Yocom, S. Young. Sophmore Class Under the direction of Mrs. Collins, class adviser, the sophomores have experienced a productive year. Class officers Donald Jenkins, president; Margaret Russell, vice-president; Sheila Noyes, secretary; and homeroom representatives to the Student Government Shirley Burdette, 10A; Sheila Noyes, 10B; and John Warfield, IOC; were elected early in October. Plans for the year centered around the year-end class party, the first important social event for the group in senior high school. 5 D. Jenkins, M. Russell, S. Noyes, S. Burdette, J. Warfield, J. Anderson, J. Arnold, L. Baxter, J. Baynard, D. Bovey, R. Bruffey, A. Burdette, E. Burkett, M. Burrier, A. Breeden, R. Chambers, M. Clark, S. Clement, W. Coleman, G. Cornwell, S. Crim, R. Darcey, M. Day, J. Dills, J. Disney, J. Duley, F. Durbin, E. Duvall, E. Fisher, M. Fraley, D. Gates, E. Greer, D. Greger, C. Gue, M. Harmon, J. Hitt, P. Hutchinson, B. Hutsler, L. Johnson, L. Johnson, G. Kelly. J. Kelly, J. Kingdon, S. Lancaster. B. Lewis, N. Matthews, A. Mayes, B. Mobley, F. Morris, T. Myers, P. Pickett, E. Prettyman, M. Pyles, S. Ricketts, M. Rodgers, S. Rowe, B. Royce, R. Seamon, D. Smith, R. Snoots, F. Soper, J. Spring, S. Suddath, R. Swilling, B. Testerman, A. Trail, B. Turner, J. Van Riper, R. Violette, M. Voigt, J. Ward, W. Whalen, D. Wciger, R. Windsor, S. Wire. Ninth Grade D. Beall, M. Knott, J. Bride, K. Heisler, L. Lewis, N. Russell, S. Anderson, R. Asbury, E. Baker, M. Baldelli, J. Barrack, J. Bcisscr, R. Bonhag, S. Bosley, J. Bowles, C. Bowman, W. Bowman, W. Brown, S. Burdette, P. Burton, D. Campbell, D. Carlin. A. Carlisle, K. Carlisle, D. Carter, E. Carter, R. Case, R. Connelly, T. Crawford, M. Crim, K. Crown, R. Crown, J. Culp, A. Deibert, A. Delauter, W. Dickie, R. Disney, A. Douglass, B. Downes, G. Drain, D. Dupee, F. Dunn, P. Dwyer, J. Enright. R. Faatz, R. Fawcett, H. Fitzwater, M. Flynn, T. Follin, R. Foster, D. Fraley, E. Fraley, P. Freeburger, B. Fugitt, W. Furmage, D. Ganley, M. Garland, K. Heisler, F. Haltaman, R. Harlowe, H. Harner, E. Harmon, H. Hash, M. Havens, L. Henley, T. Herbert, S. Hipsley, D. Hissey. C. Hopkins, R. Hopkins. A record enrollment of over one hundred forty students in the ninth grade affected many phases of the school program. Activities planned for the year were climaxed by the graduation exercises at which recognition was given for perfect attendance and for achievement in the special subjects. J. Hoover, W. Hutchinson, G. Jennings, M. Jenkins, J. Karn, A. Kendall, J. Kirby, B. Kinder, B. Kraft, L. Lawrence, C. Lee, A. Lilly. R. Linthicum, D. Lochte, S. Loye, R. Lutz, S. Lyles, L. Magruder, M. Magruder, J. 'Marshall, R. McCutcheeon, E. Miles, J. Mills, R. Moyers, P Neal ft, B. Nettles. T. Norwood. V. Michels, I. Ozols, F. Payne, J. Payne, J. Payne, B. Penn, J. Piezza, R. Preffitt, E. Price, F. Pumphrey, K. Purdum, B. Radcliffe, C. Raymond, S. Reed, D. Roberts, W. Robertson, R. Rogers, C. Rohrback, T. Saunders, C. Schneider, N. Selby, S. Sherman, R. Smith, E. Staub, R. Stewart, J. Taylor, R. Taylor, L. Testerman, D. Tolbert, H. Thomas, E. Titus, M. Turner, J. Wagner, J. Ward, M. Warfield, A. Waters, J. Weinel, F. Whirley, B. Wilt, P. Wright. Eighth Grade A very active group this year, the eighth grade proceeded with a busy schedule under the direction of Miss Bowling, Advisor; Jon Westfall, president; Patsy King, vice president; and John Wassell, secretary-treasurer. Unusual classwork in one section included the production of a radio-script play to which other section members were invited and the publication of a praiseworthy newspaper, The Colonial Times. The record enrollment of seventh graders made necessary the reduction from five to four eighth grade sections. The social highlight of the year was the annual field day and party held early in June. J. Westfall, P. King, J. Wassell, S. Bernard, A. King, M. Mobley, F. Seiders, T. Abbe, J. Alexander, T. Asbury, C. Atwell, M. Bladen, M. Bovey, D. Breeden, S. Briggs, K. Bride, F. Bridge, N. Brigham, A. Burdette, B. Bynaker, W. Caldwell, B. Carter, M. Coffin, B. Coleman. R. Connelly, S. Connelly, H. Crider, V. Crevisoi, G. Curry, J. Curtis, J. Davis, J. Demory, C. Dillehay, E. Donaldson, K. Donivan, E. Duncan, R. Dunn, J. Elliott, D. Enright, D. Everhart, J. Fink, T. Follin, P. Foster, J Frizzell, R Ganley, D Gunson, M. Hall. M. Harding, M. Harmon, J. Hayes, J. Henley, N. Herbert, M. Hickman, A. Heisler, P. Jarrels, G. Jewell, M. Keller, G. Kessell, S. Kidwell, G. Kimmick, B. King, G. Klein, N. Easley. J. Lewis, D. Liller. D. Liller, B. Loftin, R. Loftin. J. Luper, B. Malone, F Maske, E. Maupin M. Mayes, J. McMullen, E. Melton, G. Merrick, A. Mills, M. Mills. R. Mills, R. Moize, B. Moyers, W. Neimeyer, B. Nicholson, S. Nicholson, P. Norris, J. Norwood, B. Noyes, G. Parker, T. Peter, E. Rabbitt, M. Redding, M. Ricketts, A. Riley, S. Rippeon, B. Roberts, E. Roberts, M. Roberts, H. Rogers, K. Rohrback, H. Rush, D. Saunders, F. Schafer, K. Selby, E. Sexton, N. Sexton, P. Shaw, E. Sheckels, H, Shelhorse, R. Shupe, S. Sirk, D. Smallwood, L. Smith, J. Souders, E. Stubbs, B. Schwartzbeck, O. Taylor, M. Taylor, A. Trunnell, J. Trunnell, D. Turner, C. Ward, K. Wease, S. Whetzel, B. Whipp, G. Whitworth, R. Woodard, F. Woolson, S. Wright, D. Vaughan, W. Yeary, E. Zollinan. OFFICERS President ...................Bobby Russman Vice President................Rudy Ricketts Secretary-Treasurer— Doris Umbenhauer Representatives— 7 A.......................Donald Barrack 7B .................Patsy Grogg 7C.........................Tommy Maxwell 7D................Juanita Sheets 7E................Robert Taylor i Seventh Grade $ C £ C £ ££• r O i K lifts $ p $ ii'Cf f jr if S’ Jti ' M 7 JL % £ t f ■ n Russman, Ricketts, Umbenhauer, Barrack, Grogg, Maxwell, Sheets, Taylor, Allnutt, Ankney, Beall, Beauchamp, Bladen, Bond, Boswell, Boswell, Bowles, Bradshaw, Bridgewater, Briton, Briton, Carlisle, Carlisle, Carter, Case, Clagett, Clemons, Coleman, Comegys, Connelly, Connelly, Cooper, Burdette, Burdette, Burkett, Burrier, Burriss, Burriss, Butt, Byram, Calhoun, Calhoun, Cardell, Copcnhaver, Cornwell, Curry, Davis, Davidson, Dickie, Edge, Ennis, Evans, Fisher, Fling, Fraley, Fraley, Frizzell, Furmage, Gandy, Gilmore, Gossard, Greener, Grogan, Gue, Hahn, Haines, Hale, Harding, Harner, Hathaway, Hawkins, Hawkins, Haynes, Headley, Heek, Henson, Henson, Hissey, Hogenmiller, Hottinger, Howard, Howes, Hurley, Hylton, Jenkins, Jenkins, Jensen, Johnson, Judd, Katen, Kay, Keener, Keller, Kendall, Kessler, Kessell, Kinder, Kinder, Ling, Kingdon, Knight, Lee, Lawhorne, Lewis, Lochte. .£ Jl £ j£. Of ,££f CO iX $£fil ’ C ?£ £ C � O C1 £ £i « f % $ JL Lowe, Luper. Magruder. Mallory, Merrey, Meyers, Mills, Mills, Milwee, Mitchell Mobley Mohler, Monday. Moneymaker, Mullican, Myers, Nicholson, Norment, Oliver, Olsen Pannill Payne, Pearson, Phillips. Poole. Poss. Ramsey. Recdv. Reedy. Reedy. Ricketts. Ricketts. Rodgers’ Rogge, Rowe Schenck, Schwartzbeck, Scott, Seabolt. Selby, Shoemaker, Shoot, Simon, Sipple, Sipple Smith, Solsebee, Sperry, Spring, Stewart, Strawderman, Stup, Suddueth. Sullivan, Swain, Swain, Swilling, Tabler, Taylor, Taylor, Testerman, Thompson, Thompson, Tibbs, Tolbert Trittipoe’ Tubby. Van Riper. Walters. Weigner, Whidby, Whipp, Whitworth, Winning. Wire, Wood, Worsham, Wright, Yocum, Zuck. The record for the largest enrollment of any grade in the history of Richard Montgomery High School was achieved by the seventh grade this year. Two hundred and two had entered our portals by late September. Active in every project of the school, they have made an admirable record of accomplishment. The class has shown excellent school spirit and attendance has reached a new high of 91.2% for the month of January. Under the direction of Miss Bailey and Mr. Robert Smith, the class enjoyed the year which was climaxed by the annual picnic and play day in June. Left to right, First row—R. Fleming, D. Barthlow, I. Grimes, Mr. Mullinix, N. Partin, M. Finneyfrock. Second row—C. Poates, E. Foxwell, P. Fink, R. Vaughan, L. King. Third row—R. Hopkins, H. Lynch, B. Kosian, L. Senger. Diversified Occupations The course in Diversified Occupations is offered to meet the needs of students who desire or need experience in the work which they plan to do upon completion of their high school program. A variety of work experience is available so that students may make intelligent choices based on their aptitudes and interests. Students receive standard instruction in English, history and mathematics during the morning and report for work for the rest of the day at many businesses in nearby areas. An indication that the course is achieving its goals is the nearly 50% increase in enrollment over last year. CLASS OFFICERS President ...............Leonard Senger Vice-President.............Bruce Kosian Secretary...............Darlene Barthlow Treasurer.....................Ida Grimes The Driver Training course, which has been established in Montgomery County for ten years, i} taught by Mr. Miles. The purposes of this course to learn to drive sensibly, and courteously; to learn what to do in actual driving in any situation; to learn some of the mechanics of a car; to learn the theory of driving; and to know the great responsibility of driving a car. The sixty students taking the course indicate a slight increase over last year's enrollment. Driver Training Left to right — F. Durbin. Mr. Miles. S. Norris, E. Fed-erline, J. Ricketts, M. Jarvie. Left to right, First row —T. Maxwell, 7C; B. Hutchinson, Treasurer; Mr. Comly, Adviser; J. Harding, President; L. Howes, Vice-President; P. Grogg, 7B ; D. Barrack, 7A. Second row—R. Taylor, 7E; A. King, 8B; S. Noyes, 10B; J. Sheets, 7D; J. Robertson, 12B; S. Burdette, 10A; N. Russell, 9D; L. Lewis, 9C; F. Grogg, 9B; F. Seiders, 8D. Third row —C. Senger, 11C; J. War-field, IOC; R. Crawford, 11 A; B. Neblett, 11B; R. McDonald, 12A; I. Bride, 9A. Student Government REPRESENTATIVES The student administration at Richard Montgomery is partially accomplished through the Representatives which each homeroom elects from its own members. The enlarged enrollment in the seventh and the ninth grades increased our membership to twenty-one. Qualifications for election include passing grades and sincere interest. Achieving a hearing for the opinion of his homeroom constituents and returning the findings of the student government to his group are the primary responsibilities of the representative. Plans for the year included revising the Handbook, bettering the attendance record of the students, and promoting the annual welfare drives for Junior Red Cross, Christmas seals, and the March of Dimes. We have made some progress in a long-term program for the promotion of a more active alumni organization. With the Senior Class, we co-sponsored a formal dance during Christmas week. Other activities in which we participated were the Inter-High dance given in April, Central Regional meetings in Baltimore, a two-day meeting at Towson, and the regular monthly meetings of the Inter-High Council. The annual Magazine Campaign which helps to finance many school activities and the Minstrel show received the full backing of the student government. The revision of the Constitution was achieved under the direction of Mr. Comly who has just completed his fourth year as adviser. Much of the commendation for the work of the student government belongs to President Joe Harding and his able assistants in the Cabinet. Left to right, Seated—M. Louthan, P. Wheeler, D. Mills, J. Harding, L. Howes. Standing — C. Burrows. A. Prescott, J. Poole, P. Dunn, L. Hickman, Mr. Comly. CABINET Cabinet officers are chosen by the President of the student government with the approval of the faculty. The smooth functioning of the organization depends on the capabilities and sense of responsibility of the secretaries. Each of the officers has worked hard to achieve success in the completion of his task. Secretary of Assemblies.................Pat Dunn Secretaries of Sportsmanship.....Joan Poole Carleton Burrows Secretary of Safety................Marshall Davis Assistant Secretary of Safety.Anne Prescott Secretary of Social Activities— Laura Lee Hickman Secretaries of Publication— Rocket ...................Pat Wheeler Tide ...............Mary Lou Louthan National Honor Society For the past two years the Edna E. Hauke Chapter, first organized in 1946, has been an honorary organization. Its members are nominated and elected on the basis of their scholarship for which an average of B must be maintained, and for their character, leadership, and service. The Induction Ceremony held after the close of the first semester is the major activity of this group. President ..... Vice President Secretary ..... Treasurer ...... Adviser ....... OFFICERS ..........Ann Paffenbarger ............Barbara Marts ............Dorothy Mills ..........Arlene Comegys ...............Mrs. Miles Left to right, First row—C. Burrows, D. Mills, A. Paffenbarger, Mrs. Miles, A. Comegys, J. Robertson. Second row—R. Yocom, P. Wheeler, J. Poole, B. Marts, R. m Van Riper, L. Hickman, M. Louthan, J. Beiser. Left to right, First row—S. Norris, S. Wire, A. Prescott, R. Wood, A. Phillips, E. Taylor, E. Greer, C. Raymond, B. Turner. Second row—B. Hutsler, S. Noyes, E. Brown, S. Worsham, S. Watkins, E. Federline, S. Henderson. A. Davidson, F. Grogg, M. Warfield, B. Marts, S. Young, J. Taylor, S. Titus. Third row—J. Kling, J. Hitt, E. Shipe. F. Durbin. H. Monroe, P. Schwartzbeck, A. Burdette, A. Mayes, A. Briscoe, J. Ward, Mr. Hall. J. King-don, S. Burdette, V. O'Dell, J. Umbenhauer, P. Burton, S. Westfall, R. Walker, L. Pullen, D. Dupee, D. Hissey, Freeburger. Left to right, First row—G. Kelly, P. Burkett, F. Whirley. Second row—L. Testerman, R. Connelly, M. Bowman, C. Senger, R. Taylor. Third row—J. Bride, F. Durbin, R. Van Riper, R. Crawford, L. Taylor, E. Greer. Fourth row —R. Walker, J. Selby, G. Coleman, V. O'Dell, R. Yocum, A. Tanner, D. Greger. PATROL The Patrol charged with enforcing the laws passed by the Student Government and the school administration was ably led by Marshall Davis and Anne Prescott. Individual patrolmen assigned posts of duty were required to issue summons to those who failed to follow rules set up for the good of the majority. The Patrol was divided into four units for smoother operation. Two units which oversee the hall and cafeteria traffic were captained by Jack Kling and George Whitworth respectively. The units designed to protect students on the school grounds and on buses were under the direction of Clyde Senger and Gordon Coleman. Emphasis was placed on preventing difficulties rather than on punishment after offenses had been committed. Recording and accounting duties were performed by Arlene Davidson, Secretary to Patrol. Activities of particular interest to students included the annual parade in which outside and bus patrolmen participated, a picnic for the inside and cafeteria units, and a ball game attended by all units. TRIBUNAL Once every week the members of the Tribunal met to discharge their duties. Much of their work dealt with the issuing of demerits to students who had received summons for misdemeanors from patrolmen. Decisions made by the court were reached only after the students had had' an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Hall, Adviser, reported that progress had been made toward the main goal, the striving for the reduction of cases through preventive action. Membership of the court included Secretary of Safety Davis, Assistant Secretary Prescott, the student jury, three teachers, and the Principal. The patrol captains. Jack Kling, Gordon Coleman, George Whitworth, and Clyde Senger, served on the jury with six additional nonpatrol members of the student body. The term of jury service lasted from two to three weeks. The record of all business of the court was kept by Joan Campbell, Secretary to Tribunal. Left to right, Seated — G. Coleman, J. Campbell, M. Davis, A. Prescott, R. Wood. Standing—C. Senger, Mr. Hall, J. Kling, E. Shipe, Mr. Tarallo, Miss Bailey, Mr. Comly. Left to right, E. Taylor, H. Monroe, A. Paffenbarger, F. Reamer. MAHIUNETTES The students at R. M. H. S. first became interested in working with marionettes last year when Mrs. Rusk showed her collection to her English classes. Enthusiasm grew by such leaps and bounds that the club presented plays to the elementary school and for the St. Mary's carnival last spring. The Enchanted Princess” and The Wishing Fairy were presented for the P. T. A. Children's Fair. The Marionette Club has grown so popular that its membership has doubled from sixteen to thirty-two members. Members have prepared several short skits and have spent many hours on the preparation of marionettes, finger puppets, and scenery to add to the equipment made last year. A play for presentation to the East Rockville P. T. A. was the main project for this spring. Left to right. Front row--M. Littrell, C. Scott, B. Maupin, S. Lancaster, K. Richardson, B. Fraley, J. Sperry, A. Carlisle. Second row —A. Paffenbarger, F. Reamer, P. Marcuccio, Mrs. Rusk, P. Wheeler, W. Niemeyer, E. Taylor, J. Demoty. Third row—J. Hogen-miller, R Comegys, E. Staub, B. Loftin, F. Kessell, K. Carlisle, M. Evans, J. Curry, A. Sullivan, M. Carter, S. Sipple, J. Ankney, Fourth row—J. Taylor, J. Luper, V. Jensen, D. Tolbert, A. White, J. Taylor, R. Higgins, R. Rogers. Left to right, F. Lamb, H. Monroe, S. Henderson, P. Marcuccio, A. Paffenbarger, P. Wheeler. LIBRARY Left to right, Seated—B. Kinder, A. Tanner, L. Baxter, D. Grist, A. Diebert, B, Radcliffe, D, Campbell, J. Kelley, J, Arnold, B. McDonald, S. Clement, G. Cornwell, H. Woodward. Left to right, Standing—A. J. Taylor, R. Ricketts, Miss Bullion, R. Wolfrey, G. Kelly, M, Burrier. Understanding of all the facilities offered by cur library is rarely achieved by the majority of our school population. Those students who have worked so capably to help our librarian, Miss Bullion, have begun to understand the intricacies of cataloguing, keeping accession records, and the many chores of library work. The routine time-consuming tasks of checking books in and out and of pasting card holders in new books have been performed by the members of the Library Work Club. The Reading Clubs for junior and senior high students offered them the opportunity which they might not otherwise have found for the enjoyment of pleasure reading. Miss Bullion was of invaluable aid in helping students select books of particular interest to them. Facts concerning the growth of the library were enlightening. An increasingly larger number of students availed themselves of the opportunity for individual research and pleasure reading during the past year. Since January, 1942, when the new building was first occupied, and exclusive of the sets of textbooks, the library had acquired over fifty-five hundred volumes ranging in subject from how to care for one’s appearance to philosophy and encyclopedic material. Not the least of the work carried on by the library was the storage and distribution of textbooks, maps, and other materials which were needed by certain classes throughout the school year. Left to right, Seated S. Ricketts, B. Royce, V O'Dell, M. Luper, R. Ashbury, D. Umbenhauer, R. Rogers, R. Taylor, B. Phillips, M. Normant, B. Merry, C. Cue. Left to right, Standing—P. Pickett, Miss Bullion, D. Gates, D. Jenkins. Left to right, Seated—K. Bride, L. Hahn, S. Greiner, B. Coleman, M. Luper, P. Grogg, T. Heek, E. Baker, J. Gandy, C. Dillehay, A. Burdette, M. Miles, T. Maxwell, J. Malker, D. Bradshaw, B. Merry, F. Magruder, J. Walters. Left to right, Standing—C. Gue, C. Rowe, Miss Bullion, P. Marcuccio, J. Beisser, R. Rodgers, B. Royce, 5. Ricketts. Left to right, First row—Burkett, Atwood, Harmon, Jarvie, Benson, Fraley, Hutchinson, Greer, Kelly, Mrs. de Vermond, Van Riper, Crider, Rowe, Hutchinson, Mills, Titus, Disney, Burkett. Second row—Dills, Brown, Noyes, McGaha, Federline, Woodward, Darcey, Burdette, Poole, Anderson, Harding, Davidson, Dunn, Russell, Elstins, Hickman, Goldsworthy, Hutsler, Day Bovey. Third row—Reeves, Lippard, Fitzwater, Burrier, Turner, Demory, Matthews, Jenkins, Schneider, Marts, Briscoe, Violette, Reed, Kelly, Olsen, Worsham, Wire, Trail, Watkins, Kalkowsky, Spring, Bowman, Westfall. Fourth row—Greer, Burdette, Robertson, Kingdon, Harding, Sullivan, Crawford, Smith, Burrows, Grist, Coleman, Zentz, Tanner, Howes, Ward, Mayes, Carter, Bruffey, Prettyman. Glee Club Mrs. de Vermond and the members of the Senior High Glee Club have accomplished the realization of several of their dreams this year. Special music was prepared in anticipation of the Presentation Concert when the new robes were first worn. The black robes with gold stoles have enhanced every performance this year. A very busy schedule included two radio appearances with Jim Gibbons' Town Clock and Bill Herson's Program. The group gave musical programs for the Women's Club, the Rotary Club, and the Youth Program of the Rockville Laymen’s Association. Bright spots of the school year were the Christmas, Americana and Easter programs. Of especial interest were the Minstrel Show and the Spring Serenade. Other acquisitions badly needed and attained this year through the efforts of the organization were musicIstands, folders, and risers. The risers have somewhat simplified the work of Mrs. de Vermond in directing the eighty-five voices of this record size club. SERENADERS Under the able leadership of Mrs. de Vermond a group of ninth graders organized last year for the purpose of preparing the graduation music for the ninth grade and appearing in the Minstrel Show and in assembly programs. The group did so well that it was again organized this year for the same purpose. The Serenaders elected to lead this year were Nancy Russell, president; Dickie Disney, vice president; Wilma Robertson, secretary; and Kay Purdum, treasurer The group consists of thirty-three girls and seven boys. The organization promises to be a strong ninth grade club. Left to right, First row—E. Staub, R. Hopkins, E. Miles, J. Potter, D. Fraley, F. Grogg, S. Anderson, W. Dickie, R. Lutz, W. Brown. Second row—R. McCutcheon, J. Wagner, L. Henley, L. Lewis, B. Kraft, A. Delauter, G. Reed, B. Burton, 1. Ozols, C. Raymond. Third row—Mrs. de Vermond, D. Tolbert, P. Wright, A. Kendall, J. Umbenhauer, F. Whirley, A. Waters, F. Payne, G. Jennings. Fourth row—P. Freeburger, J. Beisser, J. Piazza, J. Enright, B. Fraley, K. Purdum, N. Selby, W. Robertson, J. Culp, D. Dupee, C. Rohrback. Left to right, First row—K. Coffin, R. Ricketts, B. Poole. Second row— A. Pierson, J. Curry, T. Asbury, K. Snow, J. Trunnell. Third row—W. Thompson, W. Hottinger, R. Hathaway, E. Duncan, B. Lee, K. Rohr-hack. MELDDY GANG Another of the newly organized groups in the junior high school is the Melody Gang, a group of twenty-five seventh and eighth graders. The club appeared in school assemblies and in the Minstrel Show. The boys elected to lead the gang were Kenneth Lee, president; Sidney Cromwell, vice president; Rudy Ricketts, secretary; and Benny Poole, treasurer. Mrs. de Vermond, the adviser, has high hopes that the club will grow into one of the most active in the school. JUNIOR GIRLS’ GLEE CLUR This group of girls led by Patsy King, president; Betty King, vice president, Barbara Ann Coleman, secretary; and Mrs. de Vermond, adviser, was organized for the first time this year. There are eighty members. The girls are learning good choral techniques and will be fine material for the senior Glee Club in the future years. First row—Page, Tibbs, Ratcliff, Mullican, Sheets, Headley, Lara-more, Jensen, Simon. Second row — Taylor, Dickie, Norwood, Stewart, Spring, Reedy, Burkett, Bond, Harner, Gue, All-nutt, Rippeon, Schafer, King, Tolbert. Third row—Rodgers, Roberts, Coleman, Bovey, Moyers, Wilder, Calhoun, Hylton, Connelly, Wease, Taylor Fourth row — Evans, Mills. White, Monday, Beall, Scott, Case, Jenkins, Pannill, Selby, Nicholson, Burdette, Burdette. Fifth row — Boswell, Elliott, Heck, Tabler, Jenkins, King, Hale, Lasley, Jack, Fisher, Olsen, Greiner, Sperry. Sixth row—Lochte, Johnson, Rogge, Roberts, Britton, Bolton, Orrick, Furmage, Shoemaker, Payne, Walker. Left to right, First row—P. Foster, J. Westfall, R. Chambers, L. Howes, J. Kling, F. Woodard. Second row—A. Mills, M. Russell, R. McCutcheon, P. Shaw, A. Heisler, J. Sanders. Third row—S. Bosley, N. Russell, M. Baldelli, L. Baxter, M. Mobley, R. N. Taylor. Fourth row—W. Yeary, K. Heisler, F. Reamer, R. Smith, R. Crawford, G. Drain. Fifth row—L. Pullen, F. Pumphrey. BAND The band of Richard Montgomery High School has become increasingly active this year under the leadership of Mr. Kline, adviser; Frank Reamer, president; and Jack Kling, vice president. The purpose of the organization is to better the understanding of music throughout the school. The band has played for the P. T. A. meetings, Upper County Festival of Music, athletic games, and assemblies. A concert was held for the P. T. A. on March 20. Considerable time was spent working toward music for National Music Week. Membership of the group has grown to twenty-eight, an increase of eight this year. BATDN TWIBLERS AND SHAKERS The Baton Twirlers Club has sixty members, including both senior and junior high students. The aim of the club is to produce for the school fine twirlers and a team of pom-pom girls to appear at the games, assemblies, and shows. They have formed squads, will learn close order drills and formations. The boys of the club act as drill escorts, flag bearers, and drum majors. This fine group of R. M. H. S. boosters has an excellent beginning and hopes to produce fine shovfs for the school and its teams in the future. Officers: President ......... Vice President .... Secretary-T reasurer Sergeant-at-Arms.... Advisers ........... ......Gloria Drain .........Mary Day ......Betty Downes Betty Ann Headley ...Mrs.-de Vermont! Mr. Moran Left to right, Kneeling — H. Thomas, M. Day, G. Drain, B. Downes, M. Burrier. Standing, First row—B. Lee, G. Jennings, D. Barrack, N. Selby, J. Luper, R. Higgins. Second row—G. Spring, D. Reedy, M. Pannill, J. Walker, M. Notment, S. Winning, R. Whipp, £. Harner, J. Hogenmiller, J. Gue. Third row—H. Bladen, H. Fraley, G. Jenkins, M. Olsen, S. Taylor, J. Wagner, B. Whipp, N. Beauchamp, M. Carter, V. Stup, E. Selby. Fourth row—A. Coleman, E. Payne C. Hylton, H. Rogge, J. Monday, B. Headley, H. Fisher, E. Tibbs, D. Jenkins, L. Lawhorne, A. Burrier, E. Fraley, G. Kimmick. Senior Left to right. First row— L. Magruder, F. Moyers, P. Wire, M. Wratten, Mr. Hurley, R. Vane, E. Fisher, R. Linthicum. Second row—R. Van Riper, R. Seamon, C. Sullivan, R. Yocum, H. Hash, W. Pumphrey, R. Windsor. R. Harlowe. Th'rd row — J. Bowles, R. Bonhag, J. Barrack, J. Beiser, R. Moyers, S. Burdette. Fourth row—R. Case, W. Coleman, D. Beall, R. Sperry, E. Connelly. The United States has always been a country of riflemen and in our history you will find the American rifleman a predominant factor. Today the rifle is no longer a source of life, but many Americans are proud of their ability to use it. In order that these people throughout the nation may compete with others with the same skill, an organization known as the National Rifle Association was formed in 1871. Our school is affiliated with the association and of our six hundred-fifty students, one hundred-fifty are members of the organization. The main objective is the introducing of safe handling of a rifle and the instruction in the use of fire arms. Under a system set up by the national association, a shooter may win attractive medals, brassards, and lapel pins. The sport of shoulder-to-shoulder matches has now been instituted. In the spring the team from Richard Montgomery competed with the Washington high schools with a fine representation from our club. Junior First row — Dunn, Liller, Hickman, Coffin, Yocum, Trunnell, Rohrback, Crider. Second row—Stubbs, Thompson, Clagett, Van Riper, Worsham, Barnard, Hissey, Foster. Third row—Mayes, Zuck. Jennings, Thompson, Grogan, Wire, Peter. Fourth row — Ankney, Cornwell, Taylor, Barrack, Carlisle, Taylor. Fifth row—Walters, Whidby, Clemons, Cooper. The RMHS Bank enjoys the distinction of being one of the few school banks in the area which are chartered as a branch of an established bank. The checks of our bank are cleared through the facilities of the Farmers Banking and Trust Company of Rockville. Under the supervision of Miss Brown, Adviser and school treasurer, the students in the banking class have gained experience in a greater variety of banking practices and procedures. An unprecedented increase in funds far beyond the amount of business of previous years was capably handled by student cashiers, bookkeepers, and clerks. Included in the funds handled by the group were the personal savings and checking accounts of students and teachers, Christmas savings, and funds of the Magazine Campaign and other numerous activities. Many of the teachers and students have also availed jhemselves of the convenience of paying utility bills through the service of the bank. Left to right—P. Dunn. B. Hutchinson, J. Campbell, C. Gearhart. L. Umberger, R. Pace, R. Wood, N. Disney, L. Howes, j. Travey, Miss Brown, P. Rippeon, M. Fitzwater, D. Mills, J. Poole. C. Gearhart, B. Tuohey. and J. Trevey were served respectively by cashiers A. Comegys, E. Carlin, and J. McGaha. BANK Left to right—B. Vaughan, D. Barthlow, M. Carter. STATIONERY CORNER The services of the Stationery Corner were rendered to students and teachers who needed supplies—paper, notebooks, pencils, and the like—for their classwork. Open four class periods each day, as well as be fore and after school, the store filled a real need. Not the least of the benefits derived by the students was the experience in actual selling and money-changing situations, and the ordering of supplies as they were required. Journalism Class Produces School Paper Members of the class in journalism gain real experience in publishing the TIDE, our school newspaper. Having aimed at the star of accuracy, fact, and interest, the editors and reporters have worked diligently to provide coverage of all school news. The constant striving for improvement in layout and presentation has developed a nose news , an awareness of the value of eye-catching headlines, and a recognition of the necessity for facing the journalist's headache—the deadline. Directed by Air. McCarthy, teacher of journalism, and TIDE adviser, the Editor-in-Chief, Mary Lou Louthan, worked with news editors Helen Reeves and Ernestine Brown, feature editors Churchill Ward and Anne Prescott, and sports editors Gordon Coleman and Shirley Titus to make TIDE a good school paper. The behind-the-scenes duties of assigning stories and copyreading were performed by Anne Paffenbarger and Bob McDonald. Jack Kling directed distribution and Robert Sperry handled the mailing list. Senior typists Dot Mills, Lorraine Umberger, Mary Firewater, and Nancy Pumphrey cut the stencils for mimeographing the TIDE. Preceding the publication of the paper every second Friday throughout the school year, the typists spend a few hectic days “setting up the copy. Homeroom TIDE representatives help assemble and distribute the paper. Reporters Dick Grist, Walter Dupee, Peggy Burkette, Joe Bride, Jimmy Ward, and Patsy Shaw worked hard to keep the students-up-to-date on happenings in and around the school. The art editor, Bob Walker, and assistants Barbara Marts and Frank Reamer produced the cartoons and other illustrations under the supervision of Miss Day. TIDE maintained its membership in Columbia Scholastic Press Association for the third year and in Quill and Scroll for the fourth consecutive year. Left to right, First row—J. Kling, C. Ward, S. Titus, M. Nicholson. Second row—R. McDonald, D. Grist. W. Dupee, Mr. McCarthy. Third row—G. Coleman, E. Brown, H. Reeves, P. Burkett, A. Prescott, A. Paffenbarger, M. Louthan. Editor-in-Chief.Mary Lou Louthan Managing Editor..Anne Paffenbarger News Editor...................Helen Reeves Asst. News Editor— Ernestine Brown Feature Editor......Churchill Ward Asst. Feature Editor— Anne Prescott Sports Editors— Boys'......................Gordon Coleman Girls'....................Shirley Titus Art Director....................Bob Walker Contributing Artists— Frankie Reamer, Barbara Marts Exchange Editor.....Robert Sperry Publicity Director— Mildred Nicholson Circulation Manager.....Jack Kling Copy Editor.....................Bob McDonald Reporters— Dick Grist, Walt Dupee, Peggy Burkett, Joe Bride, Jimmy Ward Typists— Lorraine Umberger, Nancy Pumphrey Mary Fitzwater Advisers— Miss Day, Air. Newhouse, Mr. McCarthy Black Masquers Seated—T. Whitaker, P. Dwyer. Kneeling—C. Rohrback, C. Viilnave, K. Purdum, B. Kraft, E. Miles, C. Raymond, M. Garland, A. Kcndell, S. Hipsley. First standing—S. Anderson, A. Waters, J. Dills, A. Delauter, Miss Abeyounis, P. Wright, J. Beisser, P. Johnson, P. Pickett. Second standing—P. Burton, P. Freebruger, A Paffenbarger, K. Meisler, V. O'Dell, G. Smith, D. Dupee. W. Robertson. J. Piazza, M. Warfield. The Black Masquers, newly organized this year, have progressed rapidly under the direction of Miss Abeyounis, sponsor; Patty Pickett, president; Robert Hopkins, vice president; Anna Lea Delauter, secretary; and Kenneth Heisler, treasurer. The club was organized in an effort to acquaint members and the student body with the skills and the many activities involved in play production, to familiarize members with a few of the recognized playwrights and with some of the customary amenities of play groups, and to begin to equip 'the school with sets and other materials necessary for staging plays. The objectives of the club have been fully realized as in conjunction with the Stagecraft Club, two one-act plays and one three-act play were produced. The plays were staged with the full cooperation of every member of the organization. Left to right J. Piazza, G. Smith, P. Burton, A. Paffenbarger, M. Garland, M. Warfield. Bob finds it difficult to explain to Aunt Bertha just why the house is crowded with visitors when there's supposed to be Nobody Home.” When Tom's efforts boomeranged and he was left with the baby-sitting job, Bill teased, Have fun, 'Daddy Tom' , while we're at the picnic.— Scene from Everything's Off . Left to right, Seated—A. Waters, P. Picket. Standing—S. Anderson, D. Dupee, P. Freeburger, T. Whitaker, K. Heisler, A. Delauter. Left to right, First row—J. Disney, R. Crown, J. Anderson, J. Gravelly, Mr. Patterson. Second row—T. Follin, T. Saunders, J. Spring, W. Fugitt, J. Wills. Third row—R. Linthicum, L. Testerman, W. Furmage, D. Ganlcy, W. Hutchinson. Left to right—D. Ganley, R. Crown, T. Follin. Stagecraft Officers: President ............................Doris Bovey Vice President..........................Don Smith Secretary .............................John Warfield Treasurer .............................June Anderson A group of twenty-three boys and girls interested in the construction and use of play sets organized themselves this past fall under the direction of Mr. Patterson. By repairing the existing stage props and building additional ones the members have made excellent progress. The stagecrafters are achieving three aims in working with the dramatics clubs to produce more interesting plays, in learning much about staging problems, and in having the enjoyment w'hich comes with accomplishment. JUNIOR DRAMATICS In an effort to give seventh and eighth grade students an opportunity for dramatic expression, the club was organized with Miss Bailey as adviser. Meetings were spent largely in reading short plays and in the preparation of skits which could be presented to junior high school students in assemblies or classes. Left to right, Seated—L. Clagett, G. Kimmick, H. Davidson, J. Gue, Miss Bailey, L. Haun, M. Pannill, R. Taylor. Second row—E. Paine, D. Fraley, F. Grogg, A. White, H. Rogge, B. Selby, E. Harner. Third row—J. Walker, J. Jarrels, G. Copenhaver, M. Luper, A. Heisler, A. King, T. Simon, J. Gandy. Left to right, First row—M. Woodward, D. Thompson, M. Embrey, C. Senger, Mrs. Collins, E. Federline. Second row—F. Lamb, G. Goldsworthy, E. Brown, A. Dividson, B. Atwood, L. Baxter. Third row—J. Kessell, E. Whitworth, E. Greer, M. Pyles, S. Titus, S. Henderson. Standing—R. Embrey, A. Swann, J. Watkins, M. Nicholson, H. Monroe, A. Harden, S. Young, J. Ricketts, E. Selby, S. Watkins, A. Briscoe, S. Westfall, J. Robertson, S. Worsham, E. Schneider, L. Hickman, D. Demory, J. Taylor, E. Taylor. TYPING CLUB The Typing Club, which has doubled its membership in two years and consists of only first year typists, is led by Mrs. Collins, adviser; Clyde Senger, president; Eleanor Federline, vice president; and Cookie Embrey, secretary. The club w'as set up for the purpose of allowing time for typing students to make up work missed and drill. Accuracy contests were held at different times during the year to create interest in accurate typing. A speed artist was brought to the school to show' the students the techniques for speedy typing. Projector Club The Projector Club has been active for over three years. Under the leadership of Mr. Lugar, students from the seventh through twelfth grades learn to operate movie projectors, slide machines, and opajjue projectors which are used for audio-visual instruction. Interest in the opportunities offered has increased so much that there are now seventy-eight members. In addition to receiving instruction in the operation of equipment, the members are also striving to learn the proper methods of handling and repairing films, and the care of machines. The students elected to lead the group are Leslie Howes, president; Jack Kling vice president; and Marshall Davis, secretary. Left to right, First row—W. Pratt, E. Ricketts, T. Abbe, H. Katen, J. McMullen, M. Jenkins, B. Poole, P. Foster, J. Souders, J. Butt, D. Haines. Second row—B. Penn, M. Mills, J. Trunnell, W. Jennings, R. Stewart, N. Herbert, W. Dickie, M. Hickman. Third row—T. Peter, K. Lee, L. Magruder, R. Taylor, R. Sperry, Mr. Lugar, L. Howes, J. Kling, M. Davis, G. Reed. Fourth row—V. Michels, R. Foster, M. Flynn, J. Worsham, G. Hissey, S. Burdette, H. Mallory, E. Seabolt, R. Preffitt, F. Durbin, K. Harding, W. Gilmore, R. Mills, F. Woolson, R. Disney, E. Titus, R. Wolfrey. Fifth row—D. Hissey, M. Crim, J. Bowles, R. Case, S. Crim, E. Harner, R. Linthicum, T. Crawford, T. Follin, H. Connelly. Sixth row—R. Bonhag, J. Barrack, C. Sullivan, J. Westfall, P. Burton, R. Faucette, R. Crown, S. Sherman, M. Havens. MODEL CLUB First rou—-R. Taylor, H. Katen, J. Taylor, E. Ricketts, J. Burdette, R. Yocum, J. Oliver. Second row—G. Klein, H. Poss, J. Trunnell, A. Ramsey, B. Pratt, T. Abbe, J. Swain, P. Taylor, A.Thomp-son, J. Van Riper, F. Swain, H. Clemons, G. Hissey. Third row — Mr. Wisncr, G. Parker, H. Mallory, D. Edge, R Ricketts, J. Cordell, D. Campbell, W. Thompson. Modeling enthusiasts find time for making or assembling flying and solid model airplanes. Also boats, autos, and wagons are modeled. Each of the thirty-eight members has greatly enjoyed the opportunity offered for the expression of his interests. Those students who built operating models demonstrated them on completion. A prize was offered for the top choice model of the year. Officers: President .............................................James Taylor Vice President.........................................Bob Russman Secretary ...........................................David Campbell Ad riser ..............................................Mr. Wisner OTHER URBANIZATIONS Below are described several groups which have organized in order to extend their use of skills and knowledges gained in the work of specific classes. Under the direction of Mrs. Reed who excels in her field, the Future Engineers were formed to give the boys in her classes additional opportunity for experience in landscape designing, the drawing of plans, and in blueprint work. Neatness and accuracy in representation are strict requirements. Mrs. Burruss and Mrs. James sponsor groups in sewing. Girls interested in applying skills or in learning further skills in the making of clothes are enthusiastic about the opportunity offered. A group of students who like to draw and print have joined together under tnc supervision of Miss Day for the purpose of producing appropriate posters and signs as they are required throughout the school. Calendar Cont’d MARCH 3—Rockettes versus Faculty. 9—Seniors all dressed up and some place to go. Fashion Show a big success. 16— Jolly Juniors have ball .... Good time had by all. APRIL 7— Inter-High sponsors big-to-do for all students of Montgomery County High Schools. 20— Where yo' all be .so long?” After weeks of work the Minstrel Show a great success. MAY 1—May Day Assembly with May King and Queen chosen from Senior class by entire student body. 11—Senior Play climaxed weeks of practice. 18—F. E. sponsors another big success. 24— Seniors seen walking around holding their stomachs after banquet. 25— Glee Club shows up fine again at the Spring Serenade. JUNE 8— Poor underclassmen, left hard at work while seniors lounge at the beach. 15—All the Junior and Senior girls running around with their hair up, boys acting calm but do they feel calm? After all, you only go to your Senior Prom once! 15—LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! Enough said. 17— Baccalaureate Service finds Seniors about to launch on a life’s work. 18— Seniors looking rather dewey-eyed. Commencement ends, twelve perfectly good years of their lives wasted .... but, were they wasted, really? Twelve years of FUN!! Left to right, Seated—D. Weiger, W. Coffin, R. Walker, D. Greger, L. Pullen, F. Durbin, J. Harding, A. Davis. E. Lazarus. Kneeling—B. Whalen, B. Money- maker, F. Soper, E. Fisher, J. Arnold, D. Harding, B. McDonald, P. Schwartzbeck, E. Selby, D. Smith, E. Shipe. Standing— Head Coach Smith, J. Trevey, A. Tanner, W. Dupee, D. Grist, R. Lowe, R. Schwartzbeck, B. Neblett, G. Coleman, R. Yocom, E. Case, C. Burrows, Assistant Coach Moran. Mr. Smith Head Coach FOOTBALL Spectators who cheered the R. M. H. S. football team this year were well rewarded. Under the skilled direction of Head Coach Smith and his assistants, Mr. Moran and Mr. Miles, the '50 team was the pride of the student body. The Rockets' season was marked by five victories and only two defeats. One of these victories was a seven to six hard-fought Mr. Moran Assistant score over our old rival, Gaithersburg. The football season ended with the annual banquet sponsored by the Rockville Lions Club. Though not pictured, an enthusiastic group of eighth and ninth graders were offered the opportunity to practice the skills of tackle football. Limited equipment made it. necessary to confine the number that might join to twenty-six. Fifteen remained throughout the season, most of {hem ninth graders whose prospects for the future are encouraging. Skills learned under Mr. Haithcock's coaching should stand them in good stead. Left to right—G. Coleman, 51; B. Neblett, 47 P. Schwartzbeck, on ground; R. Schwartzbeck, 43 J. Harding, 48; D. Grist, 53; B. McDonald, 42 E. Lazarus, carrying ball; W. Dupee, 37. Left to right—Walter Dupee, 37, blocking; Bob McDonald, 42, blocking; Elmer Lazarus, 44, on ground. ENDS TACKLES ENDS TACKLES QUARTER BACKS CENTERS FULLBACKS WINS AND LOSSES 32 Westminster RMHS 0 6 Gaithersburg RMHS 7 13 Mt. Rainier RMHS 12 7 Laurel RMHS 19 0 Sherwood RMHS 40 0 Bethesda-Chevy Chase RMHS 28 6 Frederick RMHS 18 “M” CLUB Left to right—G. Coleman, E. Lazarus carrying the ball, J. Harding on ground, B. Neblett, W. Dupee. The M Club offers boys who earn letters in varsity team play an opportunity to gather and work together to promote interest in sports. The boys continued the work begun last year on the project designed to give recognition in the form of gold awards to graduating seniors who have participated for the three years in one sport and who have earned an M” for such participation. The M Club dance held at the close of the football season was the social highlight of the year. Through this activity and through the sale of refreshments at all the athletic contests, the members have set as an additional goal the supplementary equipment sorely needed in varsity sports. Led by President Neblett, Vice President Lazarus, Secretary-Treasurer Douglas Harding, and Coaches Anderson, Haithcock, Miles, Moran and Smith, the club can look back upon a year of service and accomplishment. Left to right—C. Burrows, D. Grist, D. Harding, R. Yocorn, J. Trevey, R. Schwartzbeck, P. Schwartzbeck, B. Neblett, J. Harding, E. Shipe, G. Whitworth, G. Coleman, Mr. Smith. Left to tight, First row—D. Mills, P. Wheeler C. Gearhart, E. Federline, P. Dunn, L. Umberger P. Olsen, S. Titus. Second row—A. Benson, N. Disney, E. Brown B. Tuohey, L. Hickman, S. Young, M. Louthan. Third row—J. McGaha, J. Poole, J. Robertson B. Curtis. The G. A. A. began the year with twenty-nine members from the junior and senior classes. Nineteen associate members were invited to join during the year. The qualifications for membership in the G. A. A. were based on participation in varsity sports, hockey, basketball intramurals, and cheerleading. Under the leadership of Miss Cockburn, adviser; Pat Dunn, president; Eleanor Federline, vice president; LorrainelUmberger, secretary; and Connie Gearhart, treasurer, the club co-sponsored Americana Night which featured a girls’ varsity-alumni basketball game, a program of songs by the Glee Club, and a square dance. The club hopes to bring about greater student participation by holding more square dances. Left to right, Seated—H. Monroe, E. Carlin, C. Gearhart. E. Federline, P. Dunn, I. Umberger, M. Embrey, D. Demorv. Second row—S. Watkins, R. Embrey, N. Matthews, G. Goldsworthy, J. Disney, S. Kalkowsky, M. Harmon. Third row—P. Hutchinson, H. Woodward, R. Darcey, V. O’Dell, A. Briscoe, J. Taylor. Though hockey ts not a varsity sport, sufficient interest in the game was developed to produce two full teams. Both teams played in the Hockey Play Day at Gaithersburg In two well-contested games our girls racked up a 2-1 win and 1-2 loss. HOCKEY Left to right, First row — P. Wheeler, S. Young, N. Matthews. Second row—M. Harmon, M. Louthan, N. Disney, A. Mayes, B. Mobley, B. Curtis, J. Taylor, H. Woodward. Third row — Miss Cockburn, E. Federline, L. Hickman, P. Dunn, J. Poole, V. O'Dell, P. Marcuccio, P. Olsen, G. Goldsworthy, J. Disney. Fourth row—J. McGaha, L. Umberger, P. Hutchinson, M. Woodward, M. Fraley, J. Van Riper, S. Rowe. Left to right, Kneeling—E. Brown, M. Warfield, B. Hutsler, L. Umberger, S. Watkins, S. Worsham, S. Noyes. Standing—Mr. Comly, Mr. Newhouse, Sponsors. CHEERLEADING Fall tryouts . . . Choices to be made . . . Trying to learn new yells . . . Try something different . . . Night rally for that all-important football game . . . Building up enthusiasm ... New skirts . . . leaders for Jay Vee games . . . two full squads .. . Double duty for the advisers . . . Hoarse voices every Wednesday and Friday . . . Brushing, cleaning, pressing for that neat appearance . . . Faculty cheerleaders enter the act . . . Which yell now? . . . Lots of fun . . . more work . . . Most successful year in cheerleading. Left to right. First row—D. Lochte, A. Kendell, M Jarvee, A. De Lauter, N. Russell. Second row—G. Drain, R. Hopkins, C. Hopkins, B. Kraft. Mr. Newhouse, Keesey were not younger lassies. Mr. Comly, and to be outdone by Mr. 1 the 1 4 C 1 1 M n r Left to right, Seated—Coach Cockburn, J. McGaha, B. Tuo-hey, L. Hickman, C. Gearhart, M. Embrey, D. Mills. Standing — P. Marcuccio, J. Robertson, B. Curtis, E. Carlin, P. Dunn, J. Poole, P. Wheeler, A. Benson . ROCKETTES Phyl and Anna quartering oranges by the dozens . . . Did you count all the equipment? . . . Say, Pat and June, can you drive to the game? . . . Who's got the chewing gum? . . . Gonna’ win this one ?—Sure! . . . How about trying a play, forwards! Pretty shot! . . . Take your time, Tuohey. . . . Pull your zone in, guards. . . . Come on Lilli! . . . This isn't football, you know . . . O. K. floorsweeper, get up! . . . Who was that pass for? . . . Move, Connie! ... Nice try! . . . There are three girls on the floor, Joan . . . Don't play around so much . . . Hey, Curtis, back this way . . . Don't throw them away. Cookie, there aren't enough of them . . . Don't receive a pass standing still! . . . Tough break, Carlin! . . . Watch the basket, Dunn! . . .You didn't win. but you out-played them! . . . Where's your nickel for transportation? . . . What happened to my warm-up jacket? I JAY VEE Left to right, Seated—V. O’Dell, M. Rogers, P. Hutchinson, J. Taylor, M. Harmon, N. Matthews. Standing—P. Marcuccio, J. Disney, S. Young, E. Feder-line, B. Mobley, P. Olsen, S. Titus, A. Benson. Through a series of regularly scheduled games, the girls on the Jay Vee team were given an opportunity to have actual play experience. The girls developed a comprehension of teamwork and sportsmanship. Coached by Miss Cockburn and captained by Eleanor Federline, the team recorded two wins against one loss. The experience gained in junior varsity constituted excellent preparation for participation in varsity sports next year. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Though we have pictured only a group of seventh grade students in one of their lessons in square dancing, the physical education program includes many other activities. Physical Education has many goals. We try through these classes to provide for general improvement of the individuals' physical well being; to provide activities which will be of a relaxing fixture; to provide activities which will help the individual to better adjust to social institutions; to include some recreational activities which can be enjoyed and carried over into adulthood; and finally, to include activities that are fun to do. During the course of the year, the boys and girls have opportunity to play soccer, speedball, hockey, touch-football, basketball, badminton, volley-ball, soft-ball, track, and field events. Instruction is also given in square dancing, popular round dancing, and social dancing. Sealed—Mr. Haithcock, W. Dupee, R. Yocom, C. Grist, J. Harding, J: Trevey. Standing—L. Pullen, B. Neblett, G. Coleman, P. Wire, W. Hutchinson. In the season opener against B. C. C. Grist vies for the initial toss. Harding on the line for one. ROCKETS Basking in the light of two complete sets of uniforms—the newest a brilliant orange—the twelve members of the boys’ varsity squad have racked up a record of eight wins against four losses, as the ROCKET goes to press. Playing a man to man defense, the Rockets have averaged forty-five points per game. The boys retained the teamwork and good sportsmanship for which Richard Montgomery is well known. Of the present squad, six will be lost through graduation but the six juniors will form the nucleus of a squad which with more experience can aspire to even greater accomplishments. The team was fortunate in being under the direction of Mr. Haithcock who has the experience and know-how which makes him an outstanding coach. Rockets in action against B. C. C. Coach Haithcock out-jumps Coleman as Mr. Anderson and Neblett await the outcome in the Varsity-Faculty game. Coleman, Mr. Hall, Dupee, Neblett, Mr. Anderson, Yocum, and Mr. Lugar seem surprised or pained . . . and the ball drops for another points. two Neblett, Wire, and Coleman dispute possession (?) of the ball in the game with B. C. C. Amazed or pained?? The Varsity Sports Club was first organized in the fall of 1950. Providing an opportunity to discuss the many phases of play for each sport in season, the club has filled a definite need. Interpretation and explanation of rules are an important part of this discussion class. Another purpose of this club is the stimulation of interest in the Junior High School toward varsity sports—by talking over their problems, familiarizing them with the games, and giving them an opportunity to mix with members of the varsity teams. Boys whose interest lay in understanding the games from a spectator point of view learn the fundamentals so that they may watch the games more intelligently. Members of varsity teams spend some time learning plays from blackboard instruction. Coaches Smith and Moran led the group during the football season; Coach Haithcock led the winter basketball session; and in the spring Coach Smith again served as leader for baseball. VARSITY SPORTS CLUR Left to right, First row—F. Durbin, F. Moyers, E. Case, R. McDonald, C. Grist, W. Coleman, E. Fisher, D. Weiger. Second row—H. Fitz-water, H. Harner, P. Wire, P. Schwartzbeck, B. Neblett. A. Tanner, R. Selby, J. Hoover. Third row — L. Pullen, E. Ricketts, D. Greger, F. Luper, F. Dunn, H. Hash. Fourth row—J. Arnold, R. Yocom, G. Coleman, W. Dupee, R. Faucette, W. Hutchinson, T. Herbert. Left to right—F. Morris, B. Whalen, 7; R. Snoots, 20; D Smith, 30. Western J. V. (in white jerseys) are in control as Cornwell tries to reach the ball and Clement looks on. JUNIOR VARSITY Made up entirely of tenth and eleventh graders, the Junior Varsity has achieved an enviable record of sportsmanship and team play along with two wins and five losses. Coached by Mr. Anderson, these eleven boys have played a full schedule of games and have reaped the benefits of actual play experience. Mr. Anderson first row—R. Crawford, Coach F. Durbin. Second row—P. Schwartz-beck, G. Cornwell, W. Whalen, E. Case, D. Jenkins, J. Arnold. Not shown — Clement, JUNIOR HIGH A large number of enthusiastic junior high boys turned out for practice for the junior high team. 1 le aims of teams are many, but outstanding among the qualities which Coach Moran hopes will evolve from competition with teams from other schools are the ideals of sportsmanship and teamwork. Skill in the game can be achieved only from practice, and by the time these boys become eligible for varsity team membership, they will have travelled well along the road made easier by their understanding of patterns of play or strategy. Their prospects for the future look bright. First row—Kessler, Hutchinson, Disney, Bride, Everhart, Bowles, Higgins. Second row—Radciiffe, Case, Barrack, Bonhag, Beall, Schneider, Harlowe, Wilt, Mr. Moran. Autographs