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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1952 volume:

I PulLLJ L, tke Student 4 (diehard illonltjofnceij Sditjk Scko , V.U t J4r, j Whew, we just got through cheering for Richard Montgomery! Before we begin again, could we talk to you for just a moment? All through the ROCKET you arc about to read, we have spent time and energy (and how !) to show you what you have done this year. You, the students and faculty of R.M.H.S., have kept us as busy as cheerleaders trying to keep up with the year’s events. Don’t you ever slow' down? Seriously, the ROCKET staff is glad you don’t and has tried to review 1951-1952 so that you may easily look back at this year. We hope that you will remember and profit by, not so much the tiny details, but the grand spirit and sportsmanship shown in everything you have undertaken here. Many times advisers, cheerleaders, and other students have silently thanked you for your spirit. You have created a pattern we hope will stay with you after you leave R.M.H.S. Life can be compared to high school; so go at it with the same spoilsman-ship you have shown here and you’ll w in success plus a lot more. We sincerely hope you won’t forget. We are through now. Go on and read. Black and Orange! Fight! Fight! ine Dedication Faculty Seniors Will and Testament Classes in Action 38—39 Patrons Calendar Activities Richard Montgomery High School believes that its fundamental purpose is to work for the complete and richest development of each child as an individual, and to help him find and take his place in a democratic society. DEDICATION Words cannot express the gratitude that the students of R.M.H.S. feel for Mr. Robert Smith, our head football and baseball coach. Coach Smith has given unselfishly of his time, talents, and energy during the past five years at Richard Montgomery. He has turned out many fine teams as well as outstanding individual players. Thanks, Coach Smith. In an attempt to show our appreciation, the yearbook staff dedicates this 1952 ROCKET to you. 5 ADMINISTRATION JL J. J. Tarallo, B.S., M.Ed. Indiana S. T. College, Pa., Penn. State Principal P. E. Abcyounis, A.B., M.Ed. East Carolina, U. of Maryland English ip K. Bullion, B.S. Wilson Teachers’ College School Librarian H. M. Day, B.A.E. Chicago Art Institute, U. of Chicago Art, E. E. Hauke, A.B., A.M. George Washington, Columbia Biology Vice-Principal, E. G. Jewell, A.B., M.Ed. George Washington, U. of Maryland Vice-Principal, I. M. Ward School Secretary W. P. Hall B.A. Western Maryland Counselor W INSTRUCTION G. O. Anderson, A.B., B.S. Transylvania College, U. of Cincinnati Core I L. Burruss, A.B. George Washington Home Economics M. F. deVcrmond, Mus. B., M.A. Juilliard School of Music, Howard, Columbia Music N. K. Ray Cafeteria Manager H. S. Beall, Sr. B.A., M.A. Western Maryland, George Washington History, Latin I. H. Chesney, A.B. Lincoln Memorial U. Core, Science B. Donovan, R.N. St. Joseph’s Hospital, Savannah School Nurse 6 J. F. Bladen, B.S. U. of Maryland Physical Education C. W. Cockburn, A.B., M.A. Western Maryland, Columbia, New York IJ. Physical Education W. E. Fenton, A.B., M.S.Ed. Holy Cross College, U. of Massachusetts Core, Science L. E. Brown, A.B. Washington College Banking Bookkeeping School Treasurer L. S. Comly, A.B., M.Ed. Washington College, U. of Maryland History Psychology, Math A. Gendron, A.B. U. of Maryland English, Spanish W. M. Reed, B.S., M.S. U. of Illinois Landscape Planning, Mechanical Drawing C. L. Gonyer, B.S. T. of Maryland Physical Education R. A. Kline, B.S. Wittenberg, Ohio Band D. Mullinix A.B., M.A. Washington and Lee, U. of Chicago English, Business D. O. W. J. Slominski B.S. New York S. T. College, Buffalo Home Economics H. E. Erickson, B.A., M.A., B.C.S. Ohio State, Office and Teacher Training School, Columbus Commercial D. B. Greene, B.A Maryville, Tcnn. Mathematics M. Haithcock, B.S. George Washington Physical Education D. P. Hurley, A.B., M.A. Emory and Henry U., Va. Mathematics D. W Keesey, B.S. Millcrsvillc S. T. College, Penn State Vocational Auto Shop C. E. Lugar, B.S. U. of Maryland Physics, Chemistry, Science, J. Maley, B.S. California S. T. College, Pa. Industrial Arts H. K. Miles, B.S. U. of Maryland Physical Education Driver Education E. P. Moran, B.A. U. of Scranton Core, Science, History H. L. Ncwhousc, B.S. Wilson Teachers College Business, English Senior Adviser S. H. Patterson, B.S. U. of Maryland Vocational Woodworking, E. Power, B.S., M.A. Coe College, George Washington Commercial E. T. Rusk, B.A. American U. English, Journalism Public Speaking, R. H. Smith, B.S. U. of Maryland History, Mathematics, W. C. Sonnenberg, B.S. Frostburg S. T. College Core, Mathematics, Science, J. G. Steele, B.S. Frostburg S. T Core, Mathematics, Science, H. F. Werner, B.S. U. of Maryland Science, Mathematics, F. Will, A.B. George Washington English, History J. W Wisner, B U. of Maryland Industrial Arts E J. Yount, B.A. Martin College, American U. Core, Science R. Shaw, B.S., M.Ed. Temple U., Florida Core, Science Editor—Glenn Smith: Art Editors—Grace Kelly, Barbara Marts. Literary Staff—Chairmen: Ernestine Brown, Sharon Rowe; Jean Kessell, Fay Lamb, Joan Brooks, Alethia Mayes, Edward Prettyman, Anna Lee Delauter. Format—Chairmen: Joan Dills. Jane Ward; Michael Christiansen, Rose Darcey, Mildred Fraley, Betsy Mobley, Junith Van Riper, Rosemary Hopkins, Carolyn Raymond, Monica Warfield Photography—Kay Adams, George Jewell, Harris Mallory, George Parker, Robert Seamon. Business Manager—Hazel Monroe, Assistant—Nancy Matthews. Advertising Staff-—Marilyn Jarvie, Paul Schwartzbeck, Eva Taylor, Shirley Watkins, Shirley Worsham, Margaret Russell, Carol Hopkins. Circulation Staff—Chairman: Sheila Noyes; Arlene Davidson, Pat Olsen, Shirley Titus, Ann Burdette, Pat Pickett, Nancy Russell, Sandra Obcrham-mer, William Neimeyer. Reading clockwise from top: Dills, Mobley, Prettyman, Darcey, Mayes, Ward, and Christiansen assemble materials for ROCKET pages. Artists, G. Kelly and B. Marts, discuss work with Miss Day, Art Adviser. First row: Matthews, Kelly, Marts, Smith, Noyes, Monroe, Dills, Brown. Second row: R. Hopkins, C. Hopkins, Burdette, Pickett, Rowe, Russell, Titus, Taylor, Westfall. Third row: Warfield, Worsham, Davidson, Delauter, Lamb, Darcey, Olsen, Brooks, Russell. Fourth row: W'atkins, Jarvie, Obcrhammer, Raymond. Fifth row: Neimeyer, Crawford, Mayes, Christiansen, Mobley, Prettyman, Van Riper. SENIORS Big Apple, Little Apple, Trucking down the line. Our Senior Class is really fine. ROBERT CRAWFORD Bob When you can, use discretion; When you can't, use a club! Student Government 2, 3; President 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Patrol 1, 2, 3; Intramurals 1; National Honor Society 3; County Chorus 3, 4; State Chorus 4; TIDE 4; ROCKET 4; Bank 4; Basketball 3, 4; Senior Committees 4; Inter-High 4; Stockholder 4; Junior Committees 3; Hi-Y 2, 3; Four H Club 1; Dancing Club 1 FRANK REAMER Frankie My heart is warm with the friends I make. Band 1, President 2, 3, 4; State Band 1, 2; Football 2; Student Government 2, Vice President 4; Intramurals 1; TIDE 3; Patrol 2, Captain 4; Inter-High 4; Marionettes Club 2, 3; Tribuna 4; Senior Committees 4; Dancing Club 3; Library 2; Home room officer 1. TIIOMAS B. NEBLETT, JR. Barb I can be whatever I will to be. Student Government 1, 2, 3; President of Senior Class 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; President of “M” Club 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Sports Club 1, 2, 3, 4; J.V. Basketball 1; J.V. Baseball 1; President of Hi-Y 3, 4. poem Slowly I write as I sit by the fire, While the flickering shadows dance on the wall. Richard Montgomery, a name to inspire, A name to remember for one and for all. R for the Road we traveled, to reach our final goal; I for the iron-strong Interest to fill this final roll; C stands for cherished Courage, to stand for all things right; H for the Hearts high hoping our future may be bright; A for our Aims so ardent in later parts of life; R for the Rights we cherish won for us by hard strife; D for the sternest Duty that calls w herever we go. M for the Might that helps make right w'ithin a world of woe; O for the Open portals of tomorrow’s work to do; N for the Nurture that wc had from this school going through; T for the Trust in others that has never been misplaced; G for the Gallantry of those w'e day to day have faced; O for the debt of Owing that we feel for this school; M for Mistakes we may have made, but which were not the rule; E for our Earnest purpose our dreams to make come true; R for Respect for others in all the things we do; Y for our Youths’ high yearning our hopes to all fulfill; And so to you our dear old school, three cheers with right good will. — Sigrid Westfall 10 ROBERT WALKER Bob There are two sides to every argument, 'The wrong side and my side. Student Government 2, 3; Rifle Club 2; Patrol 2, 3; Art Club 2, 3; TIDE 3: Football 3. SHIRLEY HENDERSON Hcnny In school she is quiet and demure; Outside of school, we aren't so sure. Intramurals 1, 2: ROCKET 3; Marionettes 2, 3; Dancing Club 1; Class Secretary 4; TIDE 4; G.A.A. 2, 3; Typing Club 3, 4; Driver Training 4; Senior Committees 4. MILDRED I. WRATTEN Wrat What if it does rain tomorrow? It's fair today. Rifle Club 1; Typing Club 1; Banking 4. RUTH E. ATWOOD Betty She's small, she has eyes; She is a terror for her size. Banking 4; Intramurals 2, 3; Patrol 1, 3; Stockholder 4; Glee Club 3; County Chorus 3; Senior Committees 4; Typing Club 3; Secretary-Treasurer 2. JAY BEISSER Jay 'Tis better to be bashful than bold. Intramurals 1; Patrol 1; Homeroom Vice President 2; National Honor Society 2; Rifle Club 3; Senior Committees 4. EDNA BELFIELD Eddy Care fades from my mind; Pleasures enough I find. Secretary of Homeroom 2; Glee Club 3; Senior Committees 4; Softball 1. 11 ERNESTINE BROWN Ernie Witty to talk with, Pretty to walk with. And nice to think of, too. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, Captain 4: Typing Club 3, 4; Senior Committees 4; Cabinet 4; Student Government 1; Patrol 1, 2, 3; State Chorus 4; County Chorus 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1; TIDE 3; ROCKET 4; G.A.A. 2, 3; Dancing Club 1; Junior Committees 3; Inter-High 3, 4; Tribunal 2. ROBERT L. BROWN Bobby The things wc have gained by the sweat of our brow are better by far than the things we have found. Library Club 3; F. E. Club 3; Landscape Planning 3, 4; Cartographic Drafting 4. PEGGY LEE BURKETT Shorty A merry heart goes all the day. Patrol 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; County Chorus 3, 4; Intramurals 1; TIDE, 3, 4; Library Club 2, 3; Bank 4. WAYNE CARR Wayne Late to bed, late to rise; Makes a student or otherwise. CHARLES CASE Eddie Without a care, free and easy. WILLIAM COFFIN Billy Time spent having fun is not time wasted. Band 1; Glee Club 2; Football 3; Intramurals 1; Typing Club 3; Dancing Club 1; Projector Club 3; Sports Club 3; Hi-Y Club 3. GORDON COLEMAN Gordon Like some brave knight of old, He dashed into the fray. The lists rang long and loud. We won the game that day. Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Varsity Sports Club 3, 4; Intramurals 1; “M” Club 2, 3, 4; TIDE 3; Cabinet 4; Patrol 1, 2, 3, 4; Tribunal 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Dancing Club 1; Senior Committees 4; Band 1; 4-H Club 1, 2; Intcr-High 4; Junior Committees 3; Hi-Y Club 3. EUGENE COMEGYS Gene The beginnings of all things are small. Patrol 2, 3; F. E. 3. EARL CONNELLY Earl A wise man is the mother of his own fortune. Rifle Club 3; Intramurals 1; Projector Club 3. LEONARD CROWN Leonard Men of few words are the best of men. Intramurals 1; Baseball 2, 3, 4; F. E. Club 3. ARLENE DAVIDSON Punkin A daughter of the Gods, divinely tall. And most divinely fair. Patrol 2, Secretary 3; Student Government 1 ; Homeroom President 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Senior Committees 4; Stockholder 4; Bank 4; Cabinet 4; ROCKET 4; Intcr-High 4. DELORES DEMORY Dec-Dee She is gentle, she is shy. But there is mischief in her eye. Patrol 2; Basketball 2; Soccer 2; Bank 4; Intramurals 2, 3; Glee Club 2; Volley Ball 3, 4; Typing Club 3; Senior Committees 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Secretary Homeroom 3. WALTER DU PEE Big Walt I don't care how tall I be, All the world looks up to me. Football 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; “M” Club 2, 3, 4j TIDE 3; Intramurals 1; Varsity Sports Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2; Senior Committees 4. LOIS ECKENFELDER Lois A girl with freckles on her nose usual- ly has sunshine in her heart. Typing 3, 4. RUTA ELSTINS Ruta There is no argument equal to a happy smile. Glee Club 3; Volleyball 3. MILDRED EMBREY Cookie As sweet as she is pretty; As pretty as | she is worthwhile. Patrol 1, 2; Chcerleading 1; Basketball 3, 4; TIDE 3; Senior Committees 4; Softball 2, 4; Stockholder 4; Student Government 4; Hockey 4: Intramurals 1; Inter-High 4; Bank 4; ROCKET 3; Typing 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3. RUBY EMBREY Ruby ’Tis the little things in life that count. Glee Club 2, 3; Softball 2; Dancing Club 1; Stockholder 4; Bank 4; Intramurals. ROBERT' ER'ITER Bob Oh sleep, thou art a blessed thing, Beloved from pole to pole. 14 ELEANOR FEDERLINE Fcddie Happy go lucky, fair and free, Nothing there is that bothers me. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Softball 2, 4; Hockey 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; TIDE 4; Vice President of Junior Class 3; Intramurals 1, 2,; Patrol 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3; Typing Club 3; Senior Committees 4; Dancing Club 1; Driver Training 3. PHILIP FINK Phil A proper man as one shall see. Diversified Occupations 3, 4. CARRIE L. FLEMING Ruth It s nice to be natural, When you're naturally nice. Glee Club 2; Marionettes 2; Dancing Club 1; Intramurals 1, 2; Diversified Occupations 4. JOSEPH GLOYD Joe To be polite, is to do the kindliest thing in the kindest way. Operators Club 1, 2, 3; Dramatics Club 2, 3. Sports Club 1; Transferred from Gaithersburg; Typing Club 4. GLORIA GOLDSWORTHY Gloria The world is her friend. Glee Club 3, 4; Dancing Club 1; Volleyball 1; Intramurals 1; Stockholder 1; Typing Club 3; Secretary Tribunal 4; Stationery Corner 4. ANN HARDEN Ann Charm strikes the sight. But merit wins the soul. Glee Club 2, 3; Marionettes 2; Dancing Club 1; Stockholder 4; Bank 4; Intramurals 1. SUE HUTCHINSON Biddy Pains of love be sweeter far, Than all other pleasures are. Student Government 1, 2; Patrol 1, 2; Cheerleader 1; Senior Committees 4; Typing Club 3, 4; Glee Club 3; Intramurals 1, 2; Stockholder 4; Bank 4; Homeroom officer 1; G.A.A. 1, 2; Dancing Club 1. WILLIAM HUTCHISON Bill Few are his words. Many his deeds. Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Manager 2, 3, 4; Senior Committees 4. MARILYN JARVIE Marilyn How far that little candle throws its beam. Glee Club 1, 2; Newspaper representative 2; Vice President of tenth grade; Patrol 1, 2; Secretary of ninth grade; Transferred from Philadelphia: Cheerleader 3, 4; Senior Class Committees 4; ROCKET 4: County Chorus 3, 4; Cabinet 4; Inter-High 4; Glee Club 3. JAY KAISER Nick Til cavil the ninth part of a hair. Lettermen’s Club 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Tennis 1, 2, 3; Shangri-Las Car Club; Transferred from North Hollywood ; TIDE 4. JEAN KESSELL Jeannie She is just what is sweetest, completest, and neatest. ROCKET 4; Typing Club 3, 4: Marionettes 2; Dancing Club 1; Driver Training 3; Senior Committees 4. LEE KINC Lee He holds this to be a rule of life—Too much of anything is bad. Transferred from Poolesvi 1 le ; Patrol 1, 2. 16 FAY FRANCES LAMB Fay My heart is true as steel. Intramurals 1, 2, 3; Marionettes 2, 3; Dancing Club 1; Patrol 1, 2; Bank 4; Typing Club 3; ROCKET 4; Senior Committees 4. ELMER LAZARUS Laz Aye, Every inch a man. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2; Baseball 2; “M” Club 2, 3, 4; Varsity Sports Club 2, 3, 4; President of Class 2, 3; Intramurals 2, 3; Patrol 3; Vice President of Hi-Y 3. RAYMOND LOWE Raymond Every man stamps his own value upon himself, and we are great or little according to our own will. Football 3; Intramurals 1; F. E. Club 3, 4; Landscape Planning 3, 4; Cartographic Drafting 4. HEDIO MADELUNG Hedio For my part. I'll tell the truth and shame the devil. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Hockey 1; Volleyball 1, 2; Glee Club 2; German Club 2, 3; Transferred from Wilson; TIDE 4. BARBARA MARTS Babs Of manners gentle, of affections, mild. Patrol 3; Glee Club 3: Marionette Club 2; Typing Club 4; ROCKET 4; National Honor Society Officer 3, 4; G.A.A. 2; TIDE 3, 4; Intramurals 1 : Senior Committees 4; Junior Committees 3. HAZEL MONROE Hazel A girl reliable and true, and every inch a worker, too. Senior Committees; Student Government 4: ROCKET 4; Bank 4: Typing Club 3, 4; Marionettes 2, 3: Stockholder 3, 4; Cashier Cafeteria 3, 4: Intramurals 1: Softball 2; G.A.A. 3, 4; Diversified Occupations 4. SHIRLEY JEAN NORRIS Chicken A sweet personality attracts many friends. G.A.A. 2, 3; Typing Club 3, 4; Patrol 2, 3; Dancing Club 1; Driver Training 3; Banking 4. VIRGINIA O’DELL Digbe Then give to the world the best that you have, and the best will come back to you. Basketball 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Soccer 2; Hockey 3, 4; Patrol 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 3; Tribunal 3; G.A.A. 2, 3; Typing Club 4; TIDE 4; Library Club 3; Dancing Club 1; Intramurals 1 ; Senior Committees 4. PATRICIA OLSEN Pat Happy, kind, thoughtful, true, There is no favor she will not do. G.A.A. 2, 3: Basketball 2, 3, 4; Softball 2. 3, 4; Soccer 2; Typing Club 3, 4; ROCKET 4; Dancing Club 1,2; Intramurals 1 : Banking 4; Junior Committees 3; Glee Club 2, 3, Vice President 4. JERRY PETERS Jerry The worlds no better if we worry; Life’s no longer if we hurry. Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2; Baseball 2, 3; Printing Club 2, 3; Transferred from Virginia; TIDE 4; Football 4; Baseball 4. JAMES PISTOLE Jimmie He looks meek and innocent enough, But appearances can sometimes be deceptive. Rifle Club 3; Track 3, 4; Football 4. EARL PRICE Earl A friend, a gentleman, what can we say? Patrol 2; Diafting 4; Landscape Planning 3. 18 LAWRENCE PULLEN Pete Your cheeks are awful rosy. Your eyes are awful blue, and if you weren't so bashful, Oh, what wouldn't the girls do for you! Rasketball 1 : Key dub 1 : Games Club 1 ; Transferred from Elkton High; Patrol 2, 3, 4, Baud 2, 3, 4; Varsity Sports Club 2, 3; Hi-Y 2, 3; Class Vice President 2; Class Secretary-Treasurer 3; Baseball 2, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football 3; Football Manager 4 ; Latin Club 4. JAMES ROBERTS James Silence is a hard argument to answer. Varsity Sports Club 3; Marionettes Club 2, 3. SHIRLEY SCHNEIDER Sis Calm and unafraid she walks, Unhurried by time or tide. Typing Club 3; Glee Club 2. PAUL SCHWARTZBECK Paul Why take life seriously? You'll never get out of it alive. Football 2, 3, 4: Baseball 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4: J. V. Basketball 2, 3; “M Club 2, 3, 4; Varsity Sports 3, 4; Rifle Club 3; 4-H Club 1; Hi-Y 2, 3; F. F. A. Club 1; Intra-murals 1; Senior Committees 4; Dancing Club 1; Patrol 3; F. E. 2. WILLIAM E. SELBY Jack Life itself can't give us joy, Unless we really will it, Life just gives us time and space, It's up to us to fill it. Football 2, 3; Baseball 3, 4; TIDE 4: Band 1, 2; Varsity Sports Club 3; Bank 4; Stockholder 4; M Club 3, 4; Typing Club 3, 4; Patrol 3, 4; Senior Committees 4; Intramurals 1, 2; Dancing Club 1. CLYDE SENGER Clyde He broke no promise, served no private end, He gained no title, and he lost no friend. Bank Director 4; Patrol 2, 3; Typing Club 3; Stationery Corner 4; Tribunal 3. 19 ROBERT H. SPERRY Bob He is well paid that is well satisfied. Rifle Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3; Projector Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 3; Track 2, 3, 4; Senior Committees 4; Patrol 2, 3, 4; TIDE 3. JANE STICKLEY Jane Diligence is the mother of good luck. Transferred from B. C. C.; Glee Club 4. CHARLES SULLIVAN Charles Sober, steadfast, and true, This can be said of very few. Patrol 1, 2, 3; Rifle Club 2, 3; Model Club 1; Projector Club 3; Glee Club 3. EVA TAYLOR Eva Not very big, not very tall, But good and kind, liked by all. G.A.A. 2; Dancing Club 1; Soccer 2, 3; Softball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Homeroom officer 1: Marionettes 2, 3; ROCKET 4: TIDE 4; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Senior Committees 4. JEANNETTE TAYLOR Jeannette Thy modesty is the candle to thy merit. G.A.A. 2, 3; Tribunal 3; Patrol 2, 3; J. V. Basketball 3; Basketball 4; Softball 3, 4; Hoekey 3, 4; Typing Club 3, 4; TIDE 4; Marionette Club 3; Dancing Club 1; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. LLOYD TAYLOR. JR. Shorty Pleasure and action make hours short. Patrol 1, 2, 3; Rifle Club 2, 3; Diversified Occupations 4. 20 JOSEPH TESTERMAN Joe take life easy and I’ll live till I die. F. E. Club 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3; Intramurals 1; Cartographic Drafting 4. DORIS E. THOMPSON Ciss I can cheerfully take it now, or with equal cheerfulness, I can wait. Typing Club 3; Library 1; Dancing Club 1; Game Club 2. SHIRLEY TITUS Shirley Here’s to a girl, with a heart and a smile. Who makes each game in life worth-while. ROCKET 4; Patrol 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Soccer 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Softball 2, 3; G.A.A. 2, 3; Cabinet 4; TIDE 3, 4; Typing Club 3; Intramurals 1; Hockey 4; Stockholder 4. ROGER VAN RIPER Roger Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can. Model Club 1; Rifle Club 2, 3, Vice President 4; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Patrol 3, 4. JANET LOUISE WATKINS Wat One of those welcome faces, Bringing sunshine to life’s shadowed places. Typing Club 3, 4; Library Club 1; Bank 4. SHIRLEY ANN WATKINS Shirl She is a form of life and light, Laugh-ing eyes and manner bright. Patrol 2, 3; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Softball 3, 4; Typing Club 3; Cabinet 4; ROCKET 4; Senior Committees 4; Bank 4; Inter-High 4. 21 SIGRID WESTFALL Sigrid A clear eye, a sure hand, And a sense of beauty. These make an artist. Stockholder 4; Dancing Club 1 ; Patrol 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, President 4; Driver Training 4; TIDE 3, Editor 4; Senior Committees 4, Junior Committees 3; ROCKET 4; Typing Club 3; State Chorus 4; County Chorus 3, 4; Inter-High 4. ELSIE MAE WHITWORTH Whit This above all, To thine own self be true. Typing Club 3; Library 1; Intramurals 1; Bank 4. MARY A. WOODWARD Mary Ann Quiet lass, there are but few who know the treasure hid in you. 4-H Club 1; Transferred from Joncsville High School; Hockey 3; Typing Club 3. SHIRLEY WORSHAM Shirley Like a magnet, she has the power of attraction. Patrol 1, 3; G.A.A. 2, 3; Cheerleading 3; Glee Club 3; Typing Club 3; Volleyball 3; Inter-High 4; Cabinet 4; ROCKET 4; Bank 4; Senior Committees 4. ROBERT YOCOM Bob He was not loath to be left alone with the ladies. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Jr. High Basketball 1; Model Club 1; Rifle Club 2, 3; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Track Manager 3, 4; Football 3, 4; “M” Club 2, 3, 4; Varsity Sports Club 2, 3; Patrol 3; Cabinet 4; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4. SHIRLEY YOUNG Shirley The difficult Til do today. The impossible may take a little longer. 22 oCadt and TJestarnent We, the senior class of 1952, having braved the trials and tribulations of four long, hard years of high school and as a result being thoroughly learned in the arts of skipping, class cutting, etc., and finding at last that we must leave the revered halls of Richard Montgomery, do declare this to be our last will and testament. First: To Mr. Tarallo, for his patience with the gym buses and the old gym, we will a rapid completion of the new gym and classrooms. Second: To Mr. Newhousc and Miss Will, our advisers, we will a better senior class next year, with more ability to procure money than we have had. Third: To our faculty for their fine cooperation and tolerance of us, we will longer rest periods during the day. Fourth: To the poor, wretched little juniors, we will the saying, “I’m a senior.” Fifth: We sincerely desire that the following be carried out to the “nth” degree. I, Betty Atwood, will my locker to the school. I, Jay Beisser, will my millions back to the Bureau of Internal Revenue. I, Edna Belfield, will my fondness (?) for school to Nancy Matthews. I, Ernestine Brown, will my musical ambitions to any poor unfortunate who feels likewise. I, Robert Brown, will my pool cue to Alethia Mayes. I, Peggy Burkett, will my height to Ed Stinchfield. I, Wayne Carr, will my physique to Billy RadclifFe. I, Eddie Case, will my Paul Jones whistle to Peggy Dwyer. I, Gordon Coleman, will my ability to play football to Monica Warfield. I, Eugene Comegys, will my name to no one; we want to keep it in the family. I, Robert Crawford, will my minstrel show parts to Glenn Smith. I, Leonard Crown, will my baseball glove to Grace Kelly. I, Arlene Davidson, will my freckles to Kay Richardson. I, Delores Demory, will my long hair to Mr. Comly to replace his receding hairline. I, Walter Dupee, will my night as boys’ basketball coach back to Mr. Haithcock. I, Lois Eckenfelder, will my outspoken manner to Marshall Mayes. I, Ruta Elstins, will my knowledge of foreign languages to Joe Bride. I, Cookie Embrey, will my pigeon toes to Mr. Steele. I, Ruby Embrey, will my hillbilly records to Ned Prettyman. I, Robert Ertter, will my love to sleep to Sam Wray. I, Eleanor Federline, will my stencils to Miss Power. I, Ruth Fleming, will my quietness to Joan Springs. I, Philip Fink, will my shyness to Mildred Fraley. I, Joe Gloyd, will my contacts in Gaithersburg to Rockville. I, Gloria Goldsworthy, will my knowledge of shorthand to Mr. Newhouse. I, Ann Harden, will my bookkeeping trials to the new bookkeeping class. I, Sue Hutchinson, will my ability to stay slim to anyone on a diet. I, William Hutchison, will my basketball cleaner to future basketball managers. I, Marilyn Jarvie, will my chcerleading uniform to Mr. Maley. 1, Jay Kaiser, will my “boogie haircut” to Gloria Drain. I, Lee King, will my truck to Pat Pickett. I, Jean Kessell, will my sweet smile to Rosemary Hopkins. an cl tTestament I, Fay Lamb, will my home in the country to Frances Grogg. I, Raymond Lowe, will my talent for drafting to Tommy Myers. I, Elmer Lazarus, will my ability as a one armed driver to Bobby Chambers. I, Hedio Madelung, will my self assurance and my ability to make friends to anyone needing them. I, Barbara Marts, will my naive outlook to Frankie Dunn. I, Hazel Monroe, will my ability to get things done to Vernon Stickley. I, Barbee Neblett, will my jeep to next year’s senior class; they are going to need jt. I, Shirley Norris, will my morale building letters to Donny, to all soldiers who need cheering up. I, Virginia O’Dell, will my nickname to Kenneth Rohrback. I, Pat Olsen, will my wonderful place to have parties to Sheila Noyes. I, Jerry Peters, will my TIDE articles to Mrs. Rusk. I, James Pistole, will my shy smile to Joan Dills. I, Earl Price, will my seat on the late bus to Mrs. Ward. I, Pete Pullen, will my blushes to Barbara Royce. I, Frank Reamer, will my campaign secrets to next year’s candidates for V. P. I, James Roberts, will my red hair to Pat Johnson. I, Shirley Schneider, will my “jitterbugging” ability to Stewart Sherman. I, Paul Schwartzbeck, will my winning personality to Luella Baxter. I, Jack Selby, will my white buckskins to Buzzy Demory. I, Clyde Senger, will my position in the stationery corner to Richard Windsor. I, Jane Stickley, will my little brother to Cordon Coleman. I, Robert Sperry, will my rifle marksmanship to John Kingdon. I, Charles Sullivan, will my appreciation of Hamlet back to Shakespeare. I, Eva Taylor, will my sunny disposition and temper control to anyone who takes typing. I, Jeannette Taylor, will my walk from Horner’s Lane every morning to Johnny Marshall. I, Lloyd Taylor, will my typing ability to Jane Ward. I, Joe Testerman, will my fast ball to Jimmy Barrack. I, Doris Thompson, will my diamond to the poor unfortunates who don’t have one. I, Shirley Titus, will experiences in ninth grade science to Mr. I.ugar. I. Roger Van Riper, will my mathematical genius to Tex Asbury. I, Robert Walker, will my argumentive ability to Bobby Schwartzbeck. I. Janet Watkins, will my position in the stationery corner to Rose Darcey. I, Shirley Watkins, will my ice cream and cake for lunch to Joanne Kingdon. I, Sigrid Westfall, will my “Parliaments” to Junith Van Riper. I, Elsie Whitworth, will my business ability to all commercial students. I, Mary Ann Woodward, will my southern accent back to my sister who willed it to me in the first place. I, Shirley Worsham, will my ability to wear clothes to Barry Pifer. I, Mildred Wratten, will the bank back to Miss Brown; we can’t let her down by not willing it to her as usual. I, Robert Yocom, will my collection of pin-ups to Mike Christiansen. I, Shirley Young, will my athletic ability to Jimmy Tom Ankncy. Signed SENIOR CLASS OF 1952 By Ernestine Brown CLASSES Here we come! What a jolt! The underclass thunderbolt. We’ve got spirit. We’ve got might. Come on kids, let’s do it right! s NOVI S l rr iiicni M Kl SM I ,I l'i t l’rrsidcHt I III R |� r« cillative k I) ARCKN B 1 111 k Srt iri ny- I rti.suit'i I I kr| reveliialivi Etf DL Skin Our A Junior Drama Time: First day of school, September, 1951-June, 1952 Place: Room 227 Characters: 48 girls and Mr. Lugar; 32 boys and Mrs. Greene Plot: Third year of high school Synopsis First Act: Election of officers Intermittent Acts: Raising cain, donations, money toward the pay- ment of junior-senior prom expenses Last Act: The Junior-Senior Prom k. Adams J. Anderson I.. Baxter C. Bowman J Brooks k. Brow fi jk ft 1). Jenkins ? L. Johnson Kelly n I 7 ' 7 i | Kills 0 | Kingdon ft s Lancaster ft © ©1 O 11 Lewis M. Magee c i if aL , IV Marcjiiardi £5 V Matthews A. Mayes B. Mobley no F. Movers I . Mvers I . Pickett N. Prctiyinan K. Price M. Pyles (. smiili R. Snoots F. S� |jci J Spring I . Siim hlic ld It. Lesterraan |. War field I). Weiger W. Whalen R. Windsor S. Wire S. Wray or Jonr S RI VSH I President Ooh . . . look at our future juniors! 115 sophomores proved that they have the spunk and energy to carry a project through successfully, when they undertook the annual clothing drive early this year. Their homeroom teachers, Miss Power, Mr. Beall, and Mrs. Slominski, really had something to be happy about. In between various other plans, the energetic troop planned madly for their trip to Glen Echo in the spring. They have passed their trials with flying colors and we are certainly looking forward to seeing them next year. v Kutcum Vire •President | HKtSSKK set irtai Ttraturer Aiulrpoti Vrnttoii Asbtint 'cry lc l ury UaMclli V I . H.Lc. Kiirmk Crim Crown Cnlj Dclauui Dickie Done) Ifciwiio Drain f)unn I ii|h Dwvcr Knn hi Kenan Huwiirt 11 haln 1). halqi 28 Heislct Hetties I lijisUv llixscy II� � o ct Hopkins Hutchinson Jenkins Icliiiings k.iin i kditlall V . kindct Knott G 0 Ga - i— e I f I .DUX' Not svood ft I .vie 1. M.igtudet M Magr inlet Mile fa fafafa Obet hammer Payne Payne Y Pavnc ft O' v - vr: w - , Purduiu r KayinoiMl keo! Ricketts Rolrcns r kt.ilt I xxv is « w r • V A Moyers Myers Vv ww Penn 3 Prelim ft, P kolretlson R� gcrs rfl f W «. litf Nettles Ptutiphrcy r Vl l� v •S« hneidcr . Sherman N1 — w n jta ___ Stesvati Mulling | l as lor z- mm r k l.ivlor R I lilts I Itfiiiijs IoIIn U I iiIh iiIi.iiki Pi V! ‘ ' v Whitley Whitaker , Wolfit) 29 Cdom eelf or Jracjeelij ? _ Ad DL ree For them, this was the year which marked the passing from junior high into senior high. The Class elected officers in January and worked steadily from then on toward their trip in June and the commencement exercises. They came out well prepared (we heard) for the difficult year ahead of them. nnsi m Prtudml h sKIDFKS I a r Prrsulrnl M HICKMAN Snrrta � v Ttrnuirrr Mm Vlex.onlci Vi noon Vslniry iwcll Baker Bernard (ol« iimii K ( omim II% n ( onm 11% Cinder Cum Demon Dillt Duiu.iii Dunn Hlioti In right Kolcrlinc Ketvko Flynn a ) M Keller |c%vell S Kellei II Kin IV Killy I- |K'r Mallory M.ilom Matkr M.mpiii M.no l� MulUn M«-lioi) Moycn Ncwntcn Xkhob NichoUon Nicntcyci Qridc Parkci Pavnc Slulhoiv Slut U N SIhijh Silk Stnillt Smitlrr Stickltx SiuliU 31 Well, here’s the eighth grade! 196 studious (we hope) workers found themselves in their second year at R.M.II.S. Their homeroom teachers, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Fenton, Mr. Steele, Mr. Sonnen-berg, and Mr. Werner won’t forget them and the class seemed determined that all R.M.H.S. shouldn’t! They met and devilishly began planning just what they could leave to us other than harried teachers. They came up with a gorgeous picture of Richard Montgomery' (the man). Thanks! You won’t be forgotten. Jennings Johnson Juilc! Kaien Kav £ ) £ Keener km.l.tli Km.In kinuii Mi l.naniorc I.ec ( Lewis 1). Lewis I ii I veil l.owc I liner M.ignnlci M.iilois Moneymaker Monow Mulln.ui F Mvers | Mm is K Nuhnlwin s Nicholson otnieut ( 1 i e Snow Spring Mew.nt Si raket Snip Sn.iu.lciin.in Su«i lueilt Sullivan I 'sis r i 4 J. Swam r. Swilling I' I ay lor c M I hompson I iiiiipoi I uilx uli.iiu i W.ilkel Winning r Vi N ire Won. I r: V7 S «n uni ink 33 or ZJra cilij ? n $ct One K M 1 1 II Vrwiffn © _ ft K. HKIIX fr 7- 1 irrl’reuttrnl A H l( HOI S Sft 1952 found 179 new fares dashing about upsetting patrols and everything else. “How do I get out?” “Which way to the gym?” Gradually they used their energy to better advantage. Under homeroom teachers Mr. Smith, Mrs. Chcsncy, Mrs. Yount, Mr. Hurley, and Mr. Moran, they had become acquainted enough by January to elect class officers. Then they dashed energetically through the rest of the year planning madly for the Play Day in June. Looking back, we find they were quite an addition to R.M.H.S. and we hope they liked us as well as we grew to like them. iiH Henyiii lion mail lit .« ll« Hilling Y Ilrook Hum ft • C) ° ilk ft • ft ft r C VVt ft Jik Hurt Hui i s Huokf Cam ( a Her ( Carter Caruso Collin Collins r p . - vr Ila«!i 711 11 i m 1) I la 0 a r, r, I) II.imh-n IIc'ikIcuhni llcmlrirk I Ini S i I luultcson 34 H Ward I Ward Weddle- WlulcH Wilkcrv ,0. a fs W mmI v;iii| • Wn hi oilman Charlie Vo“t-a ’taW','gpartS She'd Barry,” pW' £ °re’s ■ ' J- W,- Mr 36 Do you suppose the bore out of core ? Clyde, Hazel, and Sigrid receive students Jane, Babs, and Sam. omed rom yawns the English IV cl To be or not to be. 37 PATRONS The ROCKET staff wishes to extend its deepest thanks to the patrons of this book Without your support, the plans that we made for the book could never have become a reality. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Norman U. Parks John M. Darling Mr. and Mi's. Charles P. Atwood Mr. and Mrs. Dan B. Pickett Louise Depew Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Beisser Mr. and Mrs. Charles Prettyman The Dorners Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Bernard Mr. and Mrs. George F. Ray, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Fisher Mrs. Pauline Bond Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Robertson Mrs. W. R. France Mr. and Mrs. William D. Clark Mrs. A. L. Russell A Friend Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Darcey Mrs. Laurence W. Seamon Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Frost Mr. and Mrs. John Davidson Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Senger Florence Haines George Mr. and Mrs. Jas. S. Dawson, Jr. Sgt. W. Frank Soper Wilson E. Haines Charles S. Dills J. Roy Souders Frank Hash Mrs. A. G. Fraley Mr. R. H. Sperry Howard Hash Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Grimes Mrs. Charles W. Taylor Upton Hilderbrand Ella Bennett Cue Mr. and Mrs. William Earl Ray Jones Mrs. Lillian C. Hickman ■ Thompson Mayor and Mrs. G. La Mar Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Horner J Mr. and Mrs. Willis Thompson Kelly, Jr. Mrs. Martha T. Hutchison Mrs. Edna P. Titus Mr. and Mrs. Henry King Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hutchinson I Mrs. I.. S. Van Riper J. S. King, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. A1 Kay Mr. and Mrs. Jack D. Villnave Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Kessell Mr. John C. Kelly Mr. and Mi's. M. E. Ward Mrs. Susan Kuhn Mr. and Mrs. J. Russell King Ida B. Wciger Richard Latham Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Kraft Mr. and Mrs. Benton B. Westfall John C. Mackey Mrs. Mary M. Lancanstcr Dorothy V. Whalen T. S. Mason, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Louis M. Leim- Mrs. Adeline Will Susan McCabe bach Lt. and Mrs. Irving G. Wilson James R. Miller and Lee C. Miller Dr. and Mrs. Georg H. Madelung Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Worsham William R. Minning Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Marts Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Yocom Mrs. F. K. Mostofi Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Mattingly Friends Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Murphy Mrs. Carlton Mills Mrs. N. F. Allen Miss Suzy Neblett Mr. and Mrs. Basil Moblev Mr. and Mrs. Marion Atwell Myles Olsen Mr. and Mrs. Lee Moulden Mrs. Kathleen Baumer John E. Oxley Mr. Thomas B. Neblett Mr. E. Brandstatter Russell Ray Winston Rebunn Chap, and Mrs. Bronnie E. Nich- Mrs. A. R. Bridgford Chauncey R. Reed ols and Bronnie, Fr. J. M..Chambers Mrs. D. V. Ricketts, Jr. Mrs. R. E. Norment Mrs. Mary H. Clark John J. Sefferlen Alfred D. Noyes Glenn E. Clem Mrs. Robert N. Shipe Mr. and Mrs. Myles Olsen Charles L. Crawford, Jr. F. J. Slagle PATRONS Joseph Steinberg Willy and Joe Steinberg Mrs. G. P. Strode Daniel Gibson Testerman T Sgt. and Mrs. A. I. Wadding-ton Mildred S. Ward Olney S. Weaver Billy Wilt Mr. and Mrs. Donald Winner R. H. Wood Charles W. Woodward, Jr. Students Bob Chesney Shirley Hipsley and Lucile Lewis Edward Prettyman Earl Price Charles Schneider Robert Sherman Ray Harold Sullivan, Jr. Lloyd C. Taylor, Jr. Shirley Ann Young Joan, Rose and Grace Faculty Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Beall, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Levin S. Comly Mrs. Hazel C. Erickson Howard L. Newhouse Fern Will Alumni John Anson Ball Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Briscoe Doris Curtis Nancy Disney Miss Edith Carlin Peggy Finneyfrock Thelma Fisher Charlotte Frost Gladys M. Garland Ella Virginia Griffith Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hocker Barbara Hutchinson Betty Mullican George F. Ray, Jr. Mary Louise Reid William Righter Lorraine Souders Jim Spring William Henry Virts Religious Organizations Methodist Youth Fellowship Rockville Methodist Church Professional Dr. Frank Linton, Jr. John C. Mackey Dr. and Mrs. G. S. Rosenberger Businesses Baker Motor Service Beall’s Esso Service Bill Best Joseph M. Boland, Farm Bureau Budd’s H. W. Crider, Plumbing and Heating Farmers’ Bank and Trust Co. Farmers’ Feed Store Filmore Cleaners Foster’s Barber and Beauty Salon Geo-Science, Inc., Washington Grove, Md. Globe Valet Shop Grossman Brothers Hitt’s Electrical Service Jerry’s Shoe Store Johnson’s Esso Servicenter Lee’s, Rockville, Md. Little Folks Shop Maryland Motors Willys Marvin Motors, 248 Washington St., Rockville, Md. Mode Beauty Shop Montgomery County National Bank Montgomery Delicacies George M. Parker, General Contractor Radford’s Bakery Rockmont Motor Company Rockville Floral Company Rockville Motor Company, Inc Rockville Printing Press Rockville Radio Company Rosebud’s Sandwich Shop The; Sach’s Store Secn’s Shipley Motor Sales'. Shoe Hospital Sunoco Trimalawn Veterans’ Cab Compa ny Viers Mill Esso Station Vinson’s Pharmacy A. G. Watkins Rill Williams Barber Shop Williams Oldsmobile Inc. Winner’s Auto Body Works Sclxecluie September — 1—Bring on the stretcher and linament! — Football practice starts again. 10—Students sharpen pencils and wits for first day of school. 15— Rockets carry off honors at Football Jamboree by downing Blair, 12-0. 22—Talk flows — money goes — as seniors plan their year. 29—R.M.H.S. Eleven drop starting game to Charlotte Hall, 13-0. October — 13—Students see Cabinet installed at outdoor assembly. 16— Our parents play “Sherlock Holmes” and investigate our progress at Back-to-School night. 17— -Initial Interhigh meeting at B.C.C. 18—20—Representative groups sent by R.M.H.S. to Maryland State Chorus and Orchestra, and to Student Council Convention. 26—Football stars and cheerleaders swap jobs in skit at Laurel Victory Dance. November — 1—Newly organized Latin Club has first meeting. 7—Off to Baltimore for first Central Regional meeting. 15— “TIDE’S in—Dirt’s out!” — no gossip column in new issue. 16— Yells and bells — with Willie G-Burg burned in effigy at Snake Dance and Bonfire. 17— Football Queen, Marilyn Jarvie, crowned at Harvest Ball. 19— Tenth grade sponsors Clothing Drive — several misplaced articles bound for Korea. 20— Parents introduced to school activities at P.T.A. Band, Glee Club, and Cheerleaders participate. 21 -TIDE joins with other activities in first holiday assembly to wish students a happy Thanksgiving. 28—“Ring Christmas Bells” . . . “God’s Country” . . . “Go Tell It On The Moun- tains”—“Rise Up Early” with the Glee Club on Jim Gibbons’ Country Store program. 30—Six seniors, Miss Will, and Mr. New-house attend panel discussion on morals and ethics at G. W. U. 3Q-—There’s mystery in the air as the Black Maskers present “The Case of the Missing Heirs.” December — 5—“Sorry, boys, no fourth helpings”—Rockets relax at annual Football banquet sponsored by Lions Club. 7—Varsity hoopsters trounce Grads in basketball opener. 21—Back stage busy—Cast in a tizzy—Mrs. deVermond directs “Merry Christmas” operetta. 28—Old students and new arrive for Christ-mas-Alumni dance. Continued on page 54 ACTIVITIES -Ground Sclxooi Van Riper, Dupcc, Trevey, Russell and Noyes enjoy magazines and reference books. Coleman at the desk checks returned books as a junior high student adds another book to her reading list. Grace Kelly stands on patrol as Sherman heads for—the office? In the background Nancy Matthews divides right and left traffic. Everybody around school kept watching the progress of the new construction here shown temporarily stopped by the Home Arts girls enjoy the Thanksgiving dinner they prepared as part of their class work. Angels and ethereal sky by Hcdio Madclung draw the attention of students and visitors at Christmas time. One bus nearly filled awaits its turn in the line which eases its way around the circle each day. Mr. Anderson pays cashiers Young and Roycc for his lunch. Sorry, the photographer wasn’t close enough to show what a man-sized lunch he chose. S Q' overn CABINET—Front Row: S. Worsham, Secretary; R. Crawford, President; F. Reamer, Vice President; S. Watkins, Treasurer. Hack Row: E. Brown, Assemblies; S. Westfall, TIDE Editor; G. Coleman, Safety; R. Yocom, Boys’ Sports; G. Smith, ROCKET Editor; S. Titus, Girls’ Sports; M. Jarvie, Activities; and Mr. Comly, Faculty Adviser. The R.M.H.S. representatives who attended the Maryland Association of Student Councils found that our Student Government is one of the most powerful in the state. Membership in the Inter-High Council Central Regional Division, and M.S.A.S.C. has given the Student Government an opportunity to voice our student body’s opinions before other student groups. Student Government members were assigned to five committees: the Activities and Assemblies, Patrol and Safety, Grounds, Intramural, and Cafeteria. Under the leadership of Robert Crawford, President; Frank Reamer, Vice President; and Adviser, Mr. Comly; ihe group’s accomplishments included a student govern ment day, music in the cafeteria, clothing drive, magazine campaign, and the co-sponsoring of the Alumni Dance and Minstrel Show. Seated: Davidson, Crawford, Reamer, Watkins; Second Row: Embrey, Russell, Monroe, Pifer, Heisler, Bride, Bernard, Mills, Hopkins; Third Row: Comegys, Myers, Sheets, Umbenhauer, His scy, Bucl, Waller, Daw son, Mattingly, Ray. Student Government and Faculty committees on Activities and Assemblies held several joint meetings to work out the activity program which—like everything else—was affected by the new construction. Mr. Newhouse, Miss Abeyounis, and Mrs. dcVermond meet with M. Jarvie, E, Brown, M. Russell, A. Davidson, G. Smith, S. Westfall, Mrs. Yount, and J. Dawson. Kneeling: Kelly, Bride, Coleman, Reamer, Ward; Seated: Sengcr, Anderson, Darcey, Burdette, Beisser, Warfield, Um-benhauer, Mayes, Robertson, Freeberger, Burdette, D. Umbenhauer, Dills, Rowe; Second Row: Hopkins, Mr. Hall, Snow, Raymond, Jennings, Selby, Wassell, Westfall, Smith, Beall, Sperry, Heisler, Van Riper, Zuck, Ward, Warfield Parker, Hisscy, Ricketts, Van Riper, Harmon, Rodgers, Watkins, C. Hopkins; Third Row: Turner, Matthews, Wire, Whirley, Day, Fedcrline, Bowles, Bonhag, Hickman, Souders, Karn, Judd, Russman, Pickett, Rowe, Rogge. Student justice Hey, where is Gordon? . . . Probably at an M-Club meeting . . . Oh well, on with the meeting. Hey Kelly, will you call roll? . . . No time, Mr. Tarallo is coming in to talk to us. That’s what a meeting of the Patrol may have sounded like before Christmas. As a result of a complete overhauling, R.M.H.S. turned out a fine traffic system. Taking up where the Patrol leaves off is the Tribunal, a court in which the students who violate the school regulations are tried by members of the student body. The purpose of the organization is to uphold the student government’s regulations and endeavor to correct those who violate the regulations. The Secretary to Patrol is found making a check on posts. “Do you promise to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth?” asks G. Coleman of the defendant. Taking notes is G. Goldsworthy, as the jurymen, Mr. Hall, J. Ward, G. Smith, W. Dickie, F. Reamer, Mr. Tarallo, listen to testimony. “Left, right, left . . . Don’t you know which is your right foot? . . . Let’s try again.” A platoon of soldiers? No, only the Band in an after school marching practice. With more vibrancc and volume, the group livened up halftime activity at the football games. The group also played for assemblies and local organizations. Directed by Mr. Kline, the Band worked toward three goals: good musicianship, uniforms, and letter awards. The organization also added a new pair of cymbals and bells to its instruments. Band shown living up to adage, “Practice makes perfect.” Kneeling: Reamer, Russell, Crawford; Seated: Gilmore, Snow, Nichols, Salyers, Enright, Sipe, Poss, Oberharn-mer, Buoke; Third Row: N. Russell, Dupcc, Robertson, Reedy, J. Russell, Chambers, Prettyman, Wright, Gilmore, Yocom; Fourth Row: Ray, McKay, Drain, Delauter, Bosley, Hissey, Brige water, Reese; Fifth Row: Taylor, Zuck, Christiansen, Hardy, Baxter, Brow. Our hats are off to Gloria, Betty, and Helen who have added sparkle to the band programs during half-time activity at our home football halves. Spectators enjoyed watching them perform routines which required hours of practice. Shown “struttin’ their stuff” arc H. Thomas, G. Drain, Captain; B. Downes. Mi, ooh, oh, eh, ah . . . sopranos, try that measure again . . . It’s too early to sing—even for Jim Gibbons . . . Who took my-music? ... A Christmas operetta! . . . “the Shrimp Boats is a-comin’.” ... Is my blackface straight ; . . This robe doesn’t fit . . . The Easter Assembly was lovely . . . What’s going ON in room 227? . . . Quick! Where arc the tenors? Here he is . . . Howdy podna! Seen mah hoss anywhar? . . . “pianissimo” means softly, not play the piano! . . . The Senior Sermon . . . Finally, everything is done . . . T wish the year were longer . . . Sorry. Harmonizing between rehearsals arc J. Ward, G. Smith, E. Brown, and J. Van Riper. Wuiic An Alie Seated: Henley, Grogg, Whirley, Wright, Waters, Burkett, Spring, Brown, Raymond, Mrs. deVermond, Hutchinson, Harding, Titus, Purdum, Oberhammer, Russell, M. Russell, Dwyer, Watkins. Second Row; Rogers, Dickie, Brooks, Adams, Kingdon, Freeburger, Robertson, Bowman, Price, Culp, Westfall, Stickley, Beisser, Warfield, Umbenhauer, Anderson, Trail, Rohr-back, Darcey, Mayes, Ward, Crawford. Third Row: Whitaker, Asbury, Chesney, Reed, Pickett, Kelly, Dills, Delauter, Day, Kendall, Van Riper, Goldsworthy, Brown, Noyes, Rowe, Prettyman, Ward, Smith, Soper. JS renaderS “Let’s dance,” say Smith, Arneson, Grable, Rohrback, Bryant, Richardson, Hickman, King, Duncaw, and Heisler. Atwell and Tolbert hold a copy of the “Starlight Waltz” which these students wrote and submitted to “Songs for Sale.” Of! DLPr.„ With a new staff and adviser this year, TIDE received a complete change in make-up and policy. The purchase of lettering guides helped to give headlines and pages a neater and more uniform appearance. Another addition was the sale of advertising space to the town merchants. Members of the Journalism class and TIDE stafT gained profitable knowledge while learning the ropes of newspaper work. The TIDE staff acquired additional experience by preparing school news articles for release through the Montgomery County Sentinel and the Rockville Times. The Editor puts some finishing touches on a stencil. EDITORIAL STAFF — Front Table: Mrs. Rusk, Adviser; H. Madelung, Exchange; J. Peters, Circulation; J. Kaiser, Art; S. Westfall, Editor-in-Chief. Back Table: E. Case, Advertising; R. Crawford, Managing; J. Selby, Business; G. Smith, Junior High Page; R. Yocum, Sports. Kneeling: Matthews, Bride, Burkett; Seated: Kaiser, Madelung, Selby, O’Dell, Westfall, Mrs Rusk, Case, Yocom, Crawford, Smith; Third Row: Karn, Nicmeyer, Bernard, Marts, Taylor, Henderson, Taylor, Fcdcrline, Dclautcr, Darccy, Brooks, Kelly, Furmage; Fourth Row: C. Hopkins, R. Hopkins, Raymond, Warfield, Dupee, Ward Ferrara, Hickman, Radcliffc, Russell. The fifty members of the Black Maskers innocently began in October to proparc for the November 30 presentation, a three-act mystery-comedy, “The Case of the Missing Heirs.” Having finally chosen the play, the cast feverishly practiced tri-weekly, nearly driving their child prodigy directors insane (well almost!) Practically immediately The Night arrived. Cries of “Where’s my make-up?”, “Who’s fooling with the thunder?”, and “I can’t say the lights are off until they go off you know” were all too familiar. Surprise! After all this, it was a success. The club contented itself with a shorter play until a new dramatic effort was announced. A three-act drama was to be presented on April 25. “Oh well, here wc _ . „ OFFICERS go again. President !...... Glenn Smith Vice President .................. . Rosemary Hopkins Secretary ............................. Barbara Kraft Treasurer ............................ Monica Warfield Photo by R. Dayton Kneeling: Van Riper, Rowe, Zollman, C. Hopkins, Delauter, Wright, Garland, Fraley, Pur-dum. Seated: Waters, Warfield, R. Hopkins, Smith, Miss Abc-younis, Kraft, Raymond, Ober-hammer. Third Row: Kendall, Bosley, Pickett, Payne, Heisler, Mayes, Redding, Hayes, Fetyko, King, Bride, Trevey. Fourth Row: Lloyd, Beisser, Brooks, Robertson, Frecburgcr, Shaw, Riley, Mobley. Fifth Row: Prettyman, Wray, Heisler, Christiansen, Soper, Brow, Sca-mon. “And now to the terms of the will,” says Lawyer Graham in a scene from “The Case of the Missing Heirs.” R. Hopkins, K. Brow, E. Pretty-man, F. Soper, E. Lloyd, C. Hopkins, S. Rowe, W. Robertson, S. Wray. Scenes The boys behind the Black Maskers’ scenes this year deserve a lot of credit. Instructed by Mr. Patterson, the skill these members of the Stagecraft Club displayed in the designing and construction of sets brought compliments from the student body, as well as parents who attended the plays. Left to Right: Mills, Dunn, Mr. Patterson, Ramsey, Abbe. Kneeling: Clagett, Ramsey, Curtis, Thompson, Abbe, Worsham. Sitting: Hickman, Jennings, Rowe, Brow, Harris, Sipe, Mattingly, Hissey. Third Row: Mr. Hurley, Peter, Westfall, Woodard, Sperry, Windsor, Van Riper, Seamon, Moyers, Wassell, Ferrara. Foutrh Row: Clark, Trunncll, Bernard, Foster, Barrack, Linthicurn, The Rifle Club found that even it was a victim of the new construction. The heavy machinery us d to build the new road to the auto shop pushed clay and gravel onto the rifle range below the Shack. The boys have gamely attacked the problem of clearing the range. In an effort to provide ammunition, the members sold Birthday Calendars. In the spring, the club defended its marksmanship record at several matches with other schools. Keep up the good shooting! President ..... Vice President Secretary ..... Treasurer ....... Senior Adviser Junior Advisers The projector club, under the capable direction of Mr. Lugar, is “showing” the way in R.M.H.S. The purpose of the club is primarily to be of service to the teachers and classes in operating visual and audio aids machines. Equally important is the aim to teach the members to operate these machines properly. This year we arc fortunate to have two new Ampro machines along with an RCA machine, a slide and opaque projector, and tape recorder. ... David Hissey Roger Van Riper .... John Westfall .. Robert Seamon ..... Mr. Hurley . Mr. Sonnenberg Mr. Steele Front row: Reed, Durbin, Magrudcr, Trunncl, Foster, Barrack, Horne. Back row: Rohrback, Hissey, Sperry, Mr. Lugar, Christiansen, Wray, Brow, Soper, Crim, Cue. 49 The Edna E. Haukc Chapter of the National Honor Society elects its members on the basis of their scholarship, character, leadership, and service. The two main activities of N.H.S. this year were the induction ceremony and the tea for the teachers. Several meetings were held to revise the N.H.S. constitution and plan how to raise funds. OFFICERS President ............. Sigrid Westfall Vice President ........... Glenn Smith Secretary-Treasurer ... Barbara Marts Adviser ............... Mr. Ncwhouse Seated: Neblett, Darcey, Smith, Mr. Newhouse, Westfall, Marts, Ward, Crawford. Standing: Cue, Rowe, Pickett, Kelly, Chambers, Van Riper, Yocom, Prettyman, Dills, Fcderlinc, Van Riper, Burkett. na( . lion or ociet Standing: Joan Brooks, Mr. Beall. First row: Umbenhauer, Sherman, Russell, Raymond, Weinel. Second row: Warfield, Magee, Ferrara, Hisscy, Kendall. Third row: Robertson, Oberhammer, Karn, Radcliflfc, Penn, Dupcc. Fourth row: Pullen, Ches-ney, Heisler, Magruder, Rogers, Stewart. The Latin Club, the first that R.M.H.S. has had for several years, was organized to make Latin more interesting. The membership is open to second year Latin students only. Among other activities, they attended the movie, :Quo Vadis.” OFFICERS Dux .................. Joan Brooks Sub Dux ............. Nancy Russell Scriptor ....... Jean Umbenhauer Questor .......... Stuart Sherman Advocatus ............. Mr. Beall cliofadtici omani 50 Do students and teachers of R.M.H.S. appreciate the honor of having the only school bank in the area, which is a chartered branch of an established bank? They certainly do! Besides checking and savings accounts, our faculty and students have the convenience of paying utility bills. From the first to the last day of school we (in the Bank) are busy keeping your finances straight. As long as there is money to handle, our job will be an enjoyable one. President ............ Hazel Monroe Vice President ....... Clyde Senger Secretary ............. Jane Ward Treasurer ............. Miss Brown Foreground: Watkins, Worham, Hutchinson. Second row. Case, Demory, Lamb, Crawford, Olsen, Harden, Thompson, Schneider, Embrey, Atwood. Standing: Miss Brown, Selby. Foreground: M. Wratten. Background: R. Embrey, J. Watkins, G. Goldsworthy, E. Whitworth. 51 Students purchase everything from paper clips to class workbooks in the Stationery Corner, staving off catastrophe for “ten o’clock scholars” who leave home without pencils, paper, rulers or ’rasers. The Corner has its serious purpose, too . . . offering practical experience in applied mathematics and sales' manship. y lrc uincj the (Question “I beg to disagree with you!” was a well known statement which too often interrupted the conversations of several junior class members. By January, seven had decided to argue matters safely and sanely. After organizing a club, they began learning about debating (without neglecting any handy old-fashioned disagreements!) Mr. Moran daringly arranged for them to attend debates at several nearby universities, and they floated home full of high hopes for competitive debating next year. Disagreeing are A. Mayes, P. Pickett, K. Brow, Mr. Moran, and S. Rowe. The Diversified Occupations program is a vocational program set up to train students for jobs which fit their interests and abilities. Because the relationship which exists between employer and employees on a job is so important, two periods per days are devoted to this subject. One period is set aside for the teaching of skills. Three hours per day are spent on an actual job applying the knowledge of human relations and skills learned in the class room. Naturally, additional experience is gained on the job. L. to R.: W. Carr, L. Taylor, W. Hutchison, R. Walker, C. Senger, H. Monroe, Mr. Mullinix, R. Fleming, P. Fink. i • 'future ClncfineerS First row: Lowe, Brown. Second row: Anderson, Price. Third row: Myers, Corn-well, Kelly, Parker. A group which can be proud of its accomplishments is the Future Engineers under the instruction of Mrs. Rccd. The F.E. Club is an outgrowth of the interest of the boys in the Landscape Planning course. Boys who complete the course find work in their chosen field practically assured. Acting on the theory that all work and no play makes life dull, the boys have organized their own basketball team and have played a scries of games. Naturally, they expect Mrs. Rccd to chccr them on. Year by year, the Driver Education course becomes increasingly popular, indicating that benefits received arc appreciated by the students. Records show that trained drivers have 50% fewer accidents than have those who do not receive such training. Classroom work and behind-the-wheel instruction arc combined to emphasize safe and sane driving. Mr. Miles gives some pointers to C. Cue, R. Hopkins, ancj § Westfall. river iJt rainincj continued from page 40 January — 2—Dazed students swallow a last piece of candy, pocket their freedom, and attempt to summon their truant knowledge as school re-opens. 4—Girl basketeers fight through snow storm to defeat Alumni 22-18. 12— “Well-balanced” scholars view tumbling wizardry as Maryland Gymkana troupe performs. 14—18—“Who’s got a pen” . . . “Lend me some paper, quick!”—pupils and other inmates pass through mental menace of mid-terms. 18—Protection from disease preached and practiced as students and teachers line up for X-ray. 18—Rockets overwhelm G-berg, 50-27, in victory of year. 25—Faculty cheerleaders, “Lcvinia” Comly, “Jezebel” Maley, and “Cuddles” Lugar, shout, but to no avail as the Varsity edges out the Faculty, 51-50. 29—It’s the Blackfeet vs. the Cherokees out for “scalps” in the magazine campaign. 31—ROCKET goes to press ! ! ! February — 9— Li’l Abner escapes again in skit at Patrol’s Sadie Hawkins Dance. 15—Hearts and flowers add to the atmosphere of the Valentine Dance. 22—Footlights shine on blackened faces . . . corny jokes and peppy songs accompany annual Minstrel Show. March — 13— N. H. S. seeks new members. Scholarship, and service qualify students to light their candle from the flame of knowledge. April — 4—Spring styles on display—seniors pose in spotlight, as Worth’s gives fashion show sponsored by seniors and home arts department. 10— Glee Club presents appropriate music at Easter assembly. 22—R. M. H. S. Nine, meets G-burg to open baseball season. 25— The curtain rises on another Black Maskers play. 26— County students flow to Rockville for Intcrhigh “April Showers” dance. May — 2 —Hail the King and Queen! Two more monarchs crowned in May Day festivities. 9—“Steady there . . . get your foot out of my face!”—R.M.H.S. Gymkana performs. 16—At last! The long awaited night of the Junior-Senior prom—new location this year. 21—Tempting odors rise from the table as seniors seat themselves for annual Banquet. June — 9—We’re on the last lap!—the final finals begin! 13—Out! Free!—and it’s been a year we’ll never forget! 15- —With a quiet and reverent atmosphere, the senior class attends the Sentior Sermon. 16— And now THE day—up the aisle graduates march to the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance” and receive that treasured roll of sheepskin, their key to the future— ATHLETICS Front row: Clark, Wcigcr, Disney, Bride, Coleman, Beall, Case. Second row: Ncblctt, Dupce, Schwartzbeck, Lazarus, Yocom, RadclifTc, Pistole, Durbin. Third row: Mr. Smith, Pifcr, Kelly, Coleman, Hcisler Schwartr-beck, Pullen, Mr. Moran. After school scrimmage. Although the Rockets came up with a record of 3 wins and 6 losses this year, they showed the same spirit and determination for which they are known. The team was never beaten badly by anybody, and with a little more scoring punch, the record might have read differently. The coaching staff for 1951-52 was headed by Mr. Smith, with assistants, Mr. Moran, Mr. Miles, and Mr. Werner. Photos by R. Dayton JlonorS Gordon Coleman, End—Staring position—All-State, All-Metropolitan, All-Counties, Captain—All-Southern, All-Montgomery County; Barbee Ncblett, Guard—Starting position—All-Suburban All-Montgomery County; Paul Schwartzbeck, Center—Starting position—All-Montgomery County, Second String—All-Counties, Honorable mention—All-State. Turkey, and all the fixin’s .... some magic, .... and imitations by Hurricane Bill .... the combination was a huge success as the Lions Club Football Banquet. Marilyn Jarvie is crowned football queen at the Harvest Ball as Shirley Henderson, Delores Demory, Coach Smith, Betty Atwood and Cookie Embrey reflect her pleasure. Coach Smith accepts as representatives of the Kiwanis Club present capes to the football team. Coach Smith accepts as representatives of the Kiwanis Club present capes to the football team. Photos by R. Dayton cjCetL ermen The basic purpose of the “M” Club is to develop interest in boys’ athletics. The club’s chief responsibility is providing the athletic awards which arc presented for meritorious participation in varsity sports. To raise money for the purchase of awards, the club sells refreshments at games and sponsored several dances during the year. Front row: Weiger, Durbin, Neblett, Pifcr, Heisler, Clark, Coleman. Back row: Mr. Moran, Radcliflfe, Selby, Kelly, Dupee, Yocom, Schwartzbeck, Peters, Mr. Smith. Barbee Neblctt Forward Lazarus, Pullen, Kelly, Yocom, Coleman, Dupcc, Case, and Craw- Gordon Coleman ford watch as Coach Haithcock maps out strategy for coming Center game. Inset, William Hutchison, manager. Joe Kelly Forward The hardest schedule ever played by an R.M.H.S. five coupled with a lack of depth found the Rockets winning or losing games by eight points. Ably coached by Mr. Haithcock, the eight seniors and one junior began the season against the alumni, requiring two overtime periods to break tic scores. The final outcome was 52-50, with victory for the Rockets. Initiating the new gym at B.C.C., the boys dropped a heartbreaker, 37-36. The rest of the season teetered back and forth in the same way, but sportsmanship and teamwork remained anchored on a high level. Hey, hey, take it away! Walter Dupee Guard Elmer Lazarus Guard Snap guarding by Yocom in B.C.C. game. P Robert Yocom Forward Eddie Case Center Dupee lays it in Faculty cheerleaders Beall to Ferrara j umor The entire Jay Vcc squad this season was made up of tenth graders. A schedule that included games with Blair, B.C.C., and Sherwood gave the team members valuable playing experience that will benefit them as they step into the Varsity numbers next year. Several players showed their special interest by practicing three mornings a week, in addition to the regular daily stints. As coach, Mr. Anderson did a fine and capable job. Seated: Hutchinson, Magrudcr, Bowles, Bride, Beall, Case. Standing: Mr. Anderson, Ferrara, Barrack, Coleman, Radcliflfe, Ganley. Case snatches rebound Robert Crawford Guard Lawrence Pullen Guard L. to R.: M. Warfield, S. Watkins, S. Noyes, E. Brown, R. Hopkins, M. Jarvis, C. Hopkins The results of the game are reflected in the faces of Ernestine and Sheila. Coinciding with the opening of school, the aspirants for the cheerleading squad gathered outside Room 127 to try out for the coveted positions. When THE day arrived, the advisers held the final try-outs. The seven lucky (?) girls quickly discovered that there’s more to cheerleading than looking pretty in those orange and black skirts. Sore throats? .... Aching muscles? Of course, but it was worth it. Captain ......................................... Ernestine Brown Advisers .............................. Mr. Comly, Mr. Ncwhousc Take seven energetic girls . . . add enthusiasm and the will to cheer . . . combine with hours of practice. The purpose? Cheering the Jay Vee teams. The result? Resounding response from the cheering section plus hoarse voices next day. The excellent job of promoting school spirit deserves special commendation. Captain ............... Gloria Drain Adviser ................ Mr. Comly Down: Drain, Smith. Up: Russell, Shaw, Mobley, Lloyd, Vaughn. Stretch, Cookie, stretch! Rock etted Practice, practice, practice! I don’t know whether I’m coming or going ... We knew what it would be like before we tried out so don’t gripe . . . Oh, my arms! I wonder if this is helping us at all? . . . Miss Bladen and Miss Blunt seem to think so anyway. I wonder what they’ll do next half? . . . Am I tired? Mmm—how I adore these oranges! . . . That was nice pass ... I hanks ... I hope they don’t use their new play again ... I can’t seem to stop that girl . . . Don’t worry. Everything is O.K. This half we’ll try the new defense we worked on. On and on it goes as the girls learn more and more of co-operation, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Good work! Watch that foot, Betsy! Seated: Hutchinson, Taylor, Federline, Young, Matthews, Disney. Standing: Embrey, O'Dell, Miss Bladen, Adams, Titus. Nice block Eva Taylor Co-manager Jane Ward Co-manager Seated: Lowe, Downes, Robertson, Lewis, Purdum, Kendall. Standing: Miss Bladen, Waters, Culp, Dupee, Frccburger, Lee, Beisser, Miss Blunt. The Junior Varsity team provides an excellent opportunity for training girls in varsity playing, by giving them a background of teamwork, sportsmanship, and actual use of playing skills. Under Miss Bladen and Miss Blunt, the active team, composed entirely of tenth graders, has learned a lot this year. It looks as though we’ll have another team to be proud of next season. Good luck! What but rampant enthusiasm could force fifteen to twenty boys to tumble out of bed at set early an hour — to practice tumbling from 7:30 to 8:30 several mornings each week? Enthusiasm developed in earnest after the original eight members of the team appeared in a program at Baltimore on October 19. Invaluable experience was gained by the practice sessions with the Maryland University Gymnastics team. Coach Gonyer, formerly a member of the University team, has done an enviable job. OFFICERS President ............... Sam Wray Vice President ........ David Hissey Treasurer ............ Robert Higgins Seated: Snow, Ricketts, Hissey, Wray, Higgens, Flynn, Warren. Standing: McCrossin, Bride, Gardner, Dunn, Mr. Gonyer, Windsor, Marrow, M. Morrow, Rowe, Follin. 62 junior Jlicjli One of the most promising groups of boys emerged from the Junior High squad this year. The team, numbering twenty-five, had ten games on its schedule. The early training the boys receive, under Mr. Moran, should develop them into a stand-out Varsity. Upper right — Seated: Bradshaw, Bridgewater, Fremcau, Worsham, Myers, Thompson. Standing: Mr. Moran, Mohler, Harding, Zuck, Maxwell, Mills, Lee, Kessler. Right Seated: Bernard, Higgins, Kirby, Richardson, Hickman. Standing: Liller, Woodard, Mr. Moran, Woolson, Demory. 9n tramura is ,t Hs 23 21 i 2B , fB io w ... — « « l iu ft .e r.r ? f i 'I V3 f ' S j , Sports-minded boys in the Junior High were again given the chance to develop their interest in athletics. Football, basketball, and softball were on the activity schedule. The intramural program this year was as an effective one as the school has seen. Sitting: Sipc, Kisner, Mills, Linthicum, Beall. Kneeling: Enright, Smith, Faucette, Bride, Burgess. Standing: Thompson, Dawson, Dove, Saunders, Baker, McCrossin. Sitting: Grogan, Oliver, Bridgewater, Harding, Russman. Kneeling: Selby, Myers, Ankney, Ricketts, Burriss. Standing: Kessler, Mitchel, Lee, Freineau, Allen. The ROCKET goes to press The ROCKET staff' has been pleased to present to you a written review of your 1951-1952 year at Richard Montgomery. Why not step back and take an objective view of what has been accomplished? We did—and we found a record of events deserving our pride. Not only in sports, but in everything else, R.M.H.S. has established a reputation for gaining much; winning is not always the main objective. We hope that we have accurately brought to you the essence of the philosophy you have developed. If so, we have given you a momento of the spirit of R.M.H.S. 64 I