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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1953 volume:

ROCKET 1953 Published by the Students of Richard Montgomery High School Rockville, Maryland Your Year ♦ ♦ Echoes Progress Years ago, a school such as Richard Montgomery would have seemed an unattainable dream, but now, through the efforts of thinking men, it is no longer a dream, but a reality. The growth of the American school system has gone hand in hand with the progress of our nation since its foundation. Without the existence of education open to all it could never have become the world leader it is today. In our own school, the year 1952-53 has been one of aims achieved. The opening of the new gym and classrooms was the greatest event in the school’s history since it was built in 1940. Other things have marked the onward and upward march of progress. The public address system, greater enrollment, new clubs, a printed newspaper, band uniforms—all these reflect our growth and our ability to appreciate our schools and the free nation in which they are possible. Many advantages which have shown the progress of our way of life are often taken for granted. Our freedoms to choose our own course of study, to have the students advise regulations and punishments, to take recreational courses such as gym and glee club, to have free discussion and choice of opinion are privileges which have existed for a comparatively short time in public schools. Such benefits as these would have seemed miraculous but a few hundred years ago and still would appear beyond belief in those countries where only a slight education is possible or where every aspect of teaching is dictated by the state. In the pages of this book, the 1953 ROCKET staff attempts to record some of the progress that this year has shown in Richard Montgomery. We hope that they will always help you to remember the events which made this year a memorable one. 2 0 A Friend 0 A Scholar 0 A Leader Behind every building is a hammer, and behind that hammer is a man. Behind every machine is power, and behind the harnessing of that power is a man. Behind all progress is a plan, And behind all plan is a man— mentally and physically. That man in the Richard Montgomery school community is Mr. J. J. Tarallo, our principal. Mr. Tarallo came to our school in 1943 as a commercial teacher. Serving his country during the war years as a Naval Lieutenant, he returned to become Vice-Principal at Mont- gomery Blair. Accepting the principalship of Richard Montgomery in 1947 meant a dream come true, but more, it was the initial phase of a long, hard task of converting ideas and ideals to reality. With the completion of the addition, 1952-53 marked a definite milestone in the Richard Montgomery highway of progress. With honor we dedicate the ROCKET that features the progress of our school to one of the men responsible for that progress—Mr. J. J. Tarallo. 3 P. E. Abeyounis A.B., M.Ed. English E. Bright B.S., M.A. Commercial C. W. Cockburn A.B., M.A. Physical Education W. M. Reed B.S., M S. Landscape Planning N. K. Ray Cafeteria Manager J. J. Tarallo B.S., M.Ed. Principal Vice-Principal E. E. Hauke A.B., M.A. Biology Vice-Principal E. G. Jewell A.B., M.Ed. G. O. Anderson A.B., B.S. Social Studies L. E. Brown A.B. Banking School Treasurer E. S. Comly A.B., M.Ed. History Leah Ruth Banks B.S. Home Economics K. Bullion B.S. School Librarian H. Corley B.S., M.A. Mathematics Faculty and H. S. Beall, Sr. B.A., M.A. History Latin L. Burruss A.B. Home Economics J. F. Bladen B.S. Physical Education I. H. Chesney A.B. Social Studies M. F. de Vermond Mus. B., M.A. Music W. E. Fenton Core Science S. Gabbert Vocational Woodworking B.S. A. Gendron A.B. English Spanish C. L. Gonyer B.S. Physical Education I. M. Ward School Secretary r W. P. Hall B.A. Counselor B. Donovan R.N. School Nurse Administration M. Haithcock B.S. Physical Education H. K. Miles B.S. Physical Education Driver Training Ur ■ D. P. Hurley A.B., M.A. Mathematics John E. Preston B.M. Band D. W. Keesey B.S. Auto Shop rs, D. Mullinix A.B., M.A. E. P. Moran B.A. Social Studies D. 0. E. T. Rose B.A. English Journalism William Porter A.B. Biology, History C. E. Lugar B.S. Chemistry Science H. L. Newhouse B.S. Business English Senior Adviser W. J. Slominski B.S. Home Economics J. Maley B.S. Industrial Arts Grace S. Pachuta B.S. Science Guy R. Smith A.B. Social Studies R. H. Smith B.S. History Mathematics W. C. Sonnenberg B.S. Social Studies 0 F. Will A.B. English History J. W. Wisner B.S. Industrial Arts E. J. Yount B.A. Social Studies John Warfield John A hard beginning maketh a good ending. Baseball, 3, 4; Basketball, 1, 4; Glee Club, 2; Songsters, 1; M Club, 3, 4; Stagecraft, 1, 2; Student Government, 2; Typing Club, 3; Banking, 4; Patrol, 1, 2, 3; F. T. A., 4; Senior Class President Peggy Hutchinson Peg She has the nerve to dare and do what e'er her mind devises. Songsters, I; Glee Club, 2, 3; Basketball, 2, 3; G. A. A., 2; Hockey, 2; Intramurals, 1; Junior Committees; Class Vice President, 1, 4; Banking, 4; Cabinet, 4; Cheerleader. 1 Jane Elizabeth Disney Little Diz I’m still in my teens—why act dignified? Songsters, 1; Glee Club, 2. 3, 4; Cheerleader, 1, 4; Class Secretary, 4; Stagecraft, 2; Junior Committees; Banking, 4; Hockey, 2; Softball, 3; Inter-High, 4; J. V. Basketball. 2; Basketball, 3; G. A. A., 2; Driver Training, 3; Rifle Club, 1; Stockholder, 3, 4; Intramurals, 1; Senior Committees lass Poem by ’’Grace Kelly traveled this road So worn by human feet, I wondered at the end Whatfsightmy eyes would meet. ,______ onward � [ after endless year, Now stopping, now looking back. Now pausing just to hear. A single word, a sound, To guide my step. And yep, 1 heard A sondl'll ne'er forg Our AlAa Mater. How true each Jarfza Its encouragenie Proudly then Fs Richard Mon Alma Mater As I end my I leave my he; 8 Mary Elizabeth Day Mary Men are juU a joke—I love to laugh. Senior Class Treasurer, 4; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4; Songsters I; County Chorus, 2; Driver Training. 2; Majorettes, 1, 2; Intramurals, 1; Library Club, 1; Home Room Officer, 1; Patrol, 3, Captain, 4; Tribunal, 4; TIDE, 4; Typing, 3, 4; Banking, 4; Stockholder, 3, 4; ROCKET, 4; Senior Committees Kathryn Adams Cookie M) life is like a stroll upon the beach.” G. A. A., 2; Typing. 2; Basketball, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball, 1, 2; Softball, 3, 4; Soccer, 1; Hockey, 2, 4; Dramatics, 3; TIDE, 3; Banking. 4; Intramurals, 4; Glee Club, 2, 3; Stockholder, 4 June Mildred Anderson Cupid ”Gentleness succeeds better than violence.” Library Club, 1; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4; Patrol, 3; Banking, 4; Stagecraft, 2 Luella Kay Baxter Kay Thy Spirit, Independence, let me share.” Junior Chorus, 1; Band, 1, 2; Arts and Crafts, 1; Trans, from New Jersey; Band, 3; Patrol, 3; Library, 4 Catherine Bowman Catherine ”Every humour hath his adjunct pleasure, where is finds a joy above the rest.” 9 Joan Lillian Brooks Joan If you wish anything done well, see to it yourself.0 Patrol, 1; Trans, from Pearl Harbor; Girls Cadet Corps, 2; Trans, from Roosevelt H. S.; Black Maskers, 3; Patrol, 3, 4; ROCKET, 3; TIDE. 3, Editor, 4; National Honor Society, 3, 4; Junior Committees, Latin Club, President, 3; Cabinet, 4; Glee Club Secretaty, 3; Driver Training, 3; Cheerleader co-captain, 4; Senior Committees Kenneth A. Brow Ken In this life we want nothing but facts, sir; nothing but facts.0 Band, 1; Aviation Club, 1; Biology Club, 2; Cross Country, 2; Trans, from Bloomfield, New Jersey ; Band, 3, 4; Black Maskers, 3; President, 4; Debating Club, President, 3; Boys State, 3, 4; Junior Committees, Patrol, 4; Handbook, 4; Homeroom Officer, 3, 4; Intramurals, 4; Stockholder, 2, 3, 4; Senior Committees Shirley Ardean Burdette Shirley °A cheek tinged lightly with a dove-like eye and a smile on her face as she passes by 9 Songsters, 1; Glee Club, 2, 3, President, 4; County Chorus, 2; Student Government, 2; Driver Training, 2; Patrol, 1, 2, Captain, 3, 4; National Honor Society, 3, 4; Tribunal, 3, 4; Library Club, 1; ROCKET, 3, 4; Intra-murals, I; Homeroom Officer, 1, 2; Typing, 3, Senior Committees Robert William Chambers Jjuu a. . MidX Bob He who lives among wolves soon learns to howl. Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society, 2, 3, 4; Handbook Committee, 4 ; Tribunal, 4 Robert Chesney Bob It matters not how long we live, but how.° Trans, from Damascus; Glee Club, 3, 4; TIDE, 4; National Honor Society, 3, 4 Michael William Christiansen Mike All his faults are such that one loves him still the better for them.” Football, I, 2; Basketball, 1, 2; Track, 1, 2; Band, 1, 2; Trans, from California; ROCKET, 3 ; Blackmaskers, 3; Projector Club, 3, 4; Band, 3, 4; Intramurals, 4 10 Morris William Clark Billy A giggle is worth a thousand laughs” Football, 3, 4; Rifle Club, 2, 3; Varsity Sports Club, 3, 4; M” Club, 3, 4; Baseball, 3 William Frederick Coleman Bill Oh, what a crowded world one moment may contain !n Football 2, J; Baseball, 2. 3, 4; Rifle dub, Club ' 3 T,‘y SP°m C'Ub’ 2’ y 4: M Shirley Crawford Burley Mae Eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we may die ” Trans, from B. C. C.; Glee Club, 4 Virginia Rose Darcey Rose r- A blend of mirth and sadness—smiles and ' tears.” 7 G. A. A.; Acapella Choir, 1; Trans, from Tokyo American High School; Songsters, I; Typing Club, 3; Glee_CIub, 2, 3, 4State horus, 4; Patrol, 3, 4; TIDE, 3, 4; ROCKET, o' 2, 3, 4; Banking, 4; Driver Training, 3j ✓ Junior Committees; Class Secretary, 3; Home- 4 J v room Officer, 2; National Honor Society, 2, { £ ' P 3; Stockholder, 4; Senior Committees; Student Government, 4; Glee Club Vice President, 4 ' Ap ‘ — Barbara Ann Davis fti-iMr, the uj . R L D. O., 4 °f life. Bab Joan Dims joa„ The greatest can but blaze and pass away. Songsters, 1; Dramatics, 2; Glee Club, 2, 3; National Honor Society, 2, 3; ROCKET, l 3, 4; Driver Training, 2; Junior Committees; F. T. A Secretary, 4; Patrol, 2; County Chorus, 2; State Chorus, 3; Stockholder, 3, 4, Director, 3; Stagecraft, 2; Banking, 4; Senior Committees Elmer Franklin Durbin Donkey Why should the devil have all the good times?” Football, 2, 3, 4; Baseball, 2, 4; Basketball, 2, 4; Varsity Sports Club, 2, 3, 4; M” Club, 3, 4, Band, 2, 4 Mildred Frances Fraley Milly 'Tis always morning in the world somewhere.” G. A. A.. 2; Hockey, 2; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4; County Chorus, 2; State Chorus, 3, 4; Dramatics, 3; Driver Training, 2; ROCKET, 3; TIDE, 4; Patrol, 3, 4; Senior Committees Virginia Garland Ginny No profit grows where there is no pleasure taken” J. V. Basketball, 2; Dramatics, 2; Sewing Club, 2; Intramurals, 2; Library Club, 2; Student Government, 2; Trans, from Sherwood Dean Greger Dean Thus idly busy rolls his world away! Charles Gue Charlie ”Size doesn't account for what a man can do, Napoleon was only five feet two” Library Club, 1; Projector Club, 3, 4; M Club, 4; Intramurals, 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society, 2, 3, 4; Baseball, 3, 4; Jr. H gh Football h; Junior Committees; Stock-jfri c Training, 3 • If river u Joyce Harding Teeny Pluck out the heart of my mystery” Trans, from Woodrow Wilson H. S.; Glee Club, 3; D. O., 4 12 Marie Luella Harmon Stumpy Why worry? Yesterday is past, tomorrow is not here.” Songsters, 1; Hockey, 2, 3, 4; Softball, 2, 3. 4; Basketball, 4; Leaders Club, 4; Glee Club, 2; G. A. A., 2; Patrol, 3, 4; Senior Committees Donald Jenkins Don He's a quiet guy, but quite a guy. Basketball, 2; Class President, 2; Library Club, 3 Leslie Johnson Leslie Men of few words are the best men Mary Grace Kelly Grade She does not waste her time by wishing or dreaming, but goes earnestly to work.” Songsters, 1; Intramurals, 1; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3; County Chorus, 2; State Chorus, 3; Cabinet, 4; Patiol, 1, 2, 3, 4; Tribunal, 4; ROCKET, 2, 3, 4; TIDE, 3, 4; Junior Committees; Banking, 4; Driver Training, 2 ; Typing Club, 3; Homeroom Officer, 2; Stockholder, 2, 3, 4; N. H. S., 2, 3, 4; Senior Committees Joe Kelly foe He grows in iharacter with his growth and it is strengthened with his strength. Football, 3, 4; Hi-Y, 2; Basketball, 3, 4; Baseball, 3, 4; M” Club, 3, 4; Cabinet, 4; Varsity Sports Club, 3, 4; Rifle Club, 1, 2 Jo Anne Kingdon Jody Care to our coffin adds a nail, no doubt; And every grin, so merry, draws one out. Songsters, 1; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4; ROCKET, 4; Patrol, 2; Library, 3, 4; Arts and Crafts, 2; Senior Committees 13 Sylvia Lancaster Syl Let gentleness my strong enforcement be.” Marionettes, 2; Glee Club, 2, 4; Driver Training, 3; Typing Club, 3 Barbara Lewis Anything for a quiet life” � Alethia Mayes Al We'll get 'em in the next hand, boys.” Intramurals, 1; Driver Training, 3; G. A. A., 2; Hockey, 2; ROCKET, 2, 3, 4; Junior Committees; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4; State Chorus, 3, 4; County Chorus, 3; Dramatics, 3; Vice President, 4; Debating, 3; Patrol, 2, 3; Cabinet, 4; Senior Committees Fred D. Miller Freddy Mingle a little folly with your wisdom: a little nonsense now and then is pleasant” Football, 1, 2; Soccer, 1, 2; Baseball, 1, 2; Track, 1; Glee Club, 1; Landon School; Football, 3; Trans, from B. C. C.; Football, 4; Baseball, 4; TIDE, 4; Banking, 4; ROCKET, 4; Senior Committees Betsy Mobley Betsy Blushing is virtue's color” Cabinet, 4; Hockey, 2, 3, 4; Basketball, 2, 3, 4; Softball, 4; ROCKET, 3; TIDE, 4; G. A. A., 2; Sr. Leaders Club, 4; Patrol, 3; Intramurals, 4 14 Elizabeth Monroe Libby You should hammer your iron when it is glowing hot Francis Moyers Francis One inch of joy surmounts of grief a span, because to laugh is proper to the man Rifle Club, 1, 2, 3 Lester T. Myers, Jr. Tommy Every man has his gift and the tools to go to him who can use them. Baseball, Stamp Club, Model Club, Track, F. E. Patricia Pickett Pat The hand that hath made you fair hath made you good. Glee Club, 3, 4; Debating, 3; Dramatics, President, 2, 3, 4; Songsters, 1; Student Government, 4; Junior Committees; Patrol, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society, 2, 3; President, 4; Library Club, 3; ROCKET, 3, 4; Senior Committees Barry Pifer Barry never knew a man troubled with melancholy who had plenty to do and did it ” Glee Club, 1, 2; Basketball, 1, 2; Football, 2; Baseball, I; Dancing, 1; Intramurals, 1, 2; Latin Club, 1, 2; Trans, from Waynesboro, Pa.; Glee Club, 3, 4; Basketball, 4; Football, 3, 4; Baseball, 2; M Club, 3, 4; Patrol, 4; Student Government Vice President, 4; Representative, 2 Bernard J. Poss, Jr. Bernard Oh this learning, what a thing it isf' Band, 1, 2 ; Rifle Club, 1; Future Farmers of America, 3 Edward Clark. Prettyman Ned The mind hath no horizon Band, 3, 4; Glee Club, 2, 3; Dramatics, 2, 3; National Honor Society, 2, 3, 4; ROCKET, 3, Editor, 4, Songsters, 1, Driver Training, 2; County Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, 4; State Orchestra, 2, 3, 4 Edith Price Sis Originality is simply a pair of fresh eyes” Songsters, 1; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4; Patrol, 2; Driver Training, 2 w Eugene Richardson Gene The only wax t£hav$ a friend is to be one” Robert Richardson Bob If a little knowledge is dangerous, where is the man who has so much as to be out of danger? Baseball, 1; Basketball, 1; Glee Club, 1; Soccer; TIDE, 3; Patrol, 3 Mae Rodgers Mae Joy rises in me like a summer's morn? J V Basketba’l, 2; D. O., 3; Driver Training, 2 Margaret Russell Maggie Elegant as simplicity and warm as ecstacy. Trans, from Pierre, S. Dak.; Band 1, 2, Secretary, 3, President, 4; Glee Club, 2, 3; State Chorus, 3 ; County Orchestra, 1, 2 ; Class Vice President, 2, 3; Homeroom Officer, 2; Junior Committees; Student Government, 3, Cabinet, 4; Inter-High, 3; ROCKET, 3, 4; Driver Training, 2; TIDE, 3, 4; National Honor Society, 3, 4; Senior Committees 16 I Robert Lawrence Seamon Robert To know is nothing; to imagine is everything.” Rifle Club, 1, 2, 3 Glenn Smith Glenn If it be a sin to covet honor—then I am the most offending soul alive.” Student Government President, 4; National Honor Society, 2, Vice President, 3, 4; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4; Black Maskers, 2, President, 3, 4; Track, 2, 3, 4; Junior Committees; Rifle Club, 1 ; Songsters, 1; ROCKET, 2, Editor, 3; Senior Committees: TIDE, 3, 4; Stockholder, 4; Patrol, 3; Class President, 1; Baketball manager, 4 ; Tribunal. 3 ; County Chorus, 2,4; Intramurals 2; State Chorus, 4; Driver Training, 2; Inter-High, 3, 4; M. C. A. S. C., 3, 4; Homeroom Officer, 1, 2 Renice W. Snoots Rentce The deepest rivers flow most silently.” Rifle Club, 1; Basketball, 1 William Franklin Soper, Jr. Frank Everybodys friend—Nobody's enemy.” Songsters, 1; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4; Football, 2, 4; Dramatics, 3; Baseball, 3; Patrol, 1, 3; TIDE, 4; Banking, 4; Stockholder, 4; Senior Committees Joan Spring Joan As prone to mischief as she is able to perform it” Songsters, 1; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4; Stagecraft, 2; Intramurals, 1; TIDE, 4; Patrol, 4; Cabinet, 4; Banking, 4; Stockholder, 4; Senior Committees Adam S. Tanner Tiny Tim Before men made us citizens great nature made us men.” Track, 1, 2; Football, 2; Patrol, 1, 2; Glee Club. 2; Trans, from New York City; Glee Club, 3; Football, 3. 4; Track, 3, 4; Patrol, 3.4 Alice Virginia Trail Alice Speak fitly, or be silent wisely.” Glee Club, 1, 2, 3; Music Club, 1; Typing, 1,2 Beatrice Turner Bea Dare to err and to dream; a higher meaning often lies in childish play” Junith Van Riper Junith A woman of few words doesn't have to take back many of them.” Songsters, 1; Art Club, 1, 2; Intramurals, 1, 2; G. A. A., 2; Hockey, 2; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4; State Chorus. 4; Patiol, 3; ROCKET, 3; Dramatics, 3; TIDE, 4; National Honor Society, 2, 3, 4; Driver Training, 3; County Chorus, 3; Junior Committees; Senor Committees i Gloria Villnave Gloria Nothing's so hard but search will find it out” Typing Club, 3; Dramatics, 2; Jewelry, 2; Trans, from Blair; Banking, 4; Driver Training, 4 Mary E. Voigt Mary Great is truth and it prevails.” Typing Club. 2, 3; Glee Club, 2, 3 Jane Starr Ward fane Mine honor is my life. Songsters. 1; Glee Club. 2, 3, 4; Dramatics, 4; Inter-High, 4; ROCKET, 3, 4; Cabinet, 4; Debating, 4; Jr. Committees; National Honor Society, 2, 3, 4; Bank Director, 3; Patrol, 1, 2. Captain, 3, 4; G. A. A., 2; Basketball Manager, 3; Tribunal, 3, 4; County Chorus, 2; State Chorus, 3; Typing, 2; Stockholder. 3. 4; Senior Committees 18 Douglas Edward Weiger Doug Every man has his fault and honesty is his Football, 2, 3; Track, 2, 3; Varsity Sports Club, 2, 3; ”M Club, 3, 4 F. William Whalen Bill A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows ” Band, 1; Basketball, 1; Football, 2 0 1 Camera Shy John Raffa Jack My tendency is to philosophise. Trans, from B. C. C.; Football, 4; TIDE, 4 Shirley Wire Chick She is as her laughter, full of fun. ROCKET, 2; Patrol, 2, 3; TIDE, 4; Glee Club, 2, 4 Sam C. Wray Sam Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. Dramatics, 1, 3; Bank Director, 3; Debating Club, 1, 3; Basketball, 4; Student Government, 2, 3; Tumbling, 2, President, 3, Vice President, 4; Spanish Club, 2; Projector Club, 3, 4 19 ill and Testament fd. We, the dasl of 1953, being of unsound mind and body do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. The statements are purely fictitious and any similarity to persons living or is accidentally on purpo To Mr. Tarallo and the members pf the faculty we will our thanks for leading us through such perilous years of high school. To Mr. Newhouse we will more ability to secure Jtee samples. To Miss Will we will a respectful English IV class. I, Kathryn Adams, will my ability to waftder about the halls minuslhall permit to Alice Heislcr. I, June Anderson, will my carrot red hair re Sidola Ho' I, Luella Baxter, will my broad ''a” to Mr. I’hgar. ' I, Joan Bisel, will my tardy excuses to Stuart Sherman. I, Catherine Bowman, will my jalopy Bess” to Mary Knott. I, Joan Brooks, will my gotta meet the deadline blues to the next -TIDE-adirfli. - I, Ken Brow, will my lunchtime debates tc fjyWie itfT I, Shirley Burdette, will my silver to jffyself. I'll need it. I, Bob Chambers, will my car parti to the fellas. I, Bob Chesney, will my blushes to Frances Grogg. 1, Mike Christiansen, will my boat The Art of Getting Along With Teachers to Nancy Ru: I, Morris Clark, will my gigfyto Mr. Comly. I, Bill Coleman, will my bafl T. V. debut to Walter Dickie. I, Shirlcy'TSsawford, wiUroy dance floors to Helen Thomas. I, Rose DarceyT ul ny car the green flash to Shirley Hipslcy. I, Barbara Davis, will Murphy's to Raedell Hayes. I, Mary Day, will rrm Wednesday nights in Damascus to Florence Whirley. I, Joan Dills, will the iMimeograph machine back to the commercial department. I, Jane Disney, will my pep to Lucille Lewis. I, Frank Durbin, will my inging ability to Anita Waters. iW I, Mildrey Fraley, will DaVijJ back to the football team. I, Virginia Garland, will my memories of Sherwood High to all who want 1, Dean Greger, will my suped.-up hyUtijdto Miss Hauke. I, Charles Gue, will my infcaiouSyjpin to anyohe who can run fas I, Joyce Harding, will my beautiful brown eyes to Anita King. I, Marie Harmon, will my lackadaisical nature to Charles Ferrara. I, Peg Hutchinson, will nothing. 1 want Dean o myself. I, Donald Jenkins, will my job at the A P to anyone who wants it catch me. 20 I, Leslie Johnson, will my quietness to Anna Lee Delauter. I, Grace Kelly, will Wallace Stickley to Mr. Moran. I, Joe Kelly, will my intramural headaches to the next aspirin taken. I, Jo Anne Kingdon, will my D. C. escapades to Barbara Wilder. I, Sylvia Lancaster, will Dan to my younger sister. We will keep him in the family this way. I, Barbara Lewis, will my quiet voice to Monica Warfield. I, Alethia Mayes, will my ability to get into embarrassing situations to Bob Stewart. I, Fred Miller, will my old football socks to Billy Radcliffe. I, Madeline Miskcll, will my desk in front of Mr. Sonnenberg to Martha Garland. I, Betsy Mobley, will my horses to Sandra Oberhammer. I, Elizabeth Monroe, will Tink” to myself. I, Francis Moyers, will my way with the teachers to Virginia Fetyko. I, Tommy Myers, will my ■fob at the Milo to all pop corn fiends. I, Pat Pickett, will my ability as a ballerina to Jimmy Barrack. I, Barry Pifer, will my way with the gals to Jerry Karn. I, Bernard Poss, will my gentlemanly manners to Blair Penn. 1, Ned Prettyman, will my violin technique to Vernon Stickley. I, Edith Price, will my trips to Canada and Florida to the faculty. I, John Raffa, will my love of English Lit. to Jimmy Ward. I, Eugene Richardson, will Margie to no one. I, Bob Richardson, will my position on switchboard to Marlene Withers. I, Mac Rodgers, will my sewing machine to Barbara Kraft. I, Margaret Russell, will my eye lashes to Kenneth Heisler. I, Robert Seamon, will my science fiction books to Douglas Brink. I, Glenn Smith, will my triangle in the band to Marshall Mayes. I, Renice Snoots, will my shiny shoes to Bob Swilling. I, Frank Soper, will my curly red locks to Mr. Beall. I, Joan Spring, will my vim, vigor, and vitality to Kay Richardson. I, Adam Tanner, will my football uniform to Pete Spangler. I, Alice Trail, will my chewing gum to Carolyn Raymond. I, Beatrice Turner, will my trips to the Farmer's Bank fourth period to some lucky eleventh grader. I, Junith Van Riper, will my subtle little sayings to Joe Bride. I, Gloria Villnave, will my cute freckles to Kitty Carlisle. I, Mary Voigt, will the money bag to the Farmer's Bank—we need a new one, anyway. I, John Warfield, will my good nature to everybody. I, Jane Ward, will my twenty-seven pairs of size 8 shoes to Denny Beall. I, Douglas Weiger, will my new Mercury to Dickie Disney. I, William Whalen, will my height to Lucille Lewis. I, Shirley Wire, will my curly hair to Tex Asbury. I, Sam Wray, will my position as bottom man on the pyramid to Rudy Ricketts. Signed, SENIOR CLASS OF 1953 Footnotes! Senior Glimpses of ’53 Name Always K. Adams Quipping J. Anderson Quiet L. Baxter Carefree J. Bisel Late C. Bowman Smiling J. Brooks Hurrying K. Brow Arguing S. Burdette Nice B. Chambers (Refer to Glossary) B. Chesney Practicing M. Christiansen Studying M. Clark Giggling W. Coleman Half Awake S. Crawford Looking Up R. Darcey Rushing B. Davis Composed M. Day Happy J. Dills Busy J. Disney Full of Pep F. Durbin Smoking M. Fraley Friendly V. Garland Placid D. Greger Happy C. Gue Good Natured J. Harding Silent M. Harmon Smiling P. Hutchinson Indifferent D. Jenkins Shy L. Johnson Silent G. Kelly Helpful J. Kelly Neat J. Kingdon Late S. Lancaster Slow B. Lewis Always A. Mayes Unhurried Crazy About Pet Peeve People Antique Jokes Cosmetics Lectures Ray Short Fingernails Typing Work Bess” People With Superiority Complex Pennsylvania Gripers New Jersey Communism Jack Flatterers Bethesda Nosey People Classical Music Broken Piano Strings Tiajuahana Segregation Anita P.O.D. Football Homework Dancing Tall People Candy Calm, Collected People Switchboard Spinach Dancing Teacher’s Pets Work Messy Shorthand Gonzaga Scarf Snatchers Girls Teeth Boys Nicknames Cats Shorthand Hot Rods Hair Cuts Baseball School Buses Billy Hot Rods Athletics Term Papers Dean School Taft Democrats Everything Carrots Art Patrol Basketball Silly Girls Mexico Ticklers Dan Silly Boys Gum Typing Erasers Sensitive People The Fel-lis” Always Seen With ’50 Plymouth Red Hair Comb Marlene Sylvia TIDE Make-up Jane Sweet Expression Crafty Jim Piano P. H. Dungarees That Sleepy Look Pat B. C. C. Collected Money Diamond Ring Joan S. Joyce Carefree Expression Hands in Pockets Bull's Sweater Martha peggy Crew Cut Kenny Softball Nice Clothes History Book Les Paint Brush John Chic- Serene Expression Mae Tardy Slips 22 Name Always Crazy About Pet Peeve Always Seen With F. Miller Cold Drive-ins Legs'’ Maggie M. Miskell Teasing Mr. Sonnenburg Hillbilly Music Empty Mailbox Bookkeeping Homework B. Mobley Neat Basketball Stuck Lip People She Won't Say F. Moyers In A Good Mood Banking Studious People Dickie T. Myers Dressed Up Sports Clothes English A New Necktie P. Pickett Meditating Intelligent People Authority Sam B. Pifer Talking Pennsylvania Snide Remarks Joe Bride B. Poss Laughing Hunting Studying Miller's Project’s N. Prettyman Studying The Classics Low Marks Violin E. Price Ready To Go Barn Dancing Being Bothered Sylvia J. Raffa Bulljivin’ ” Hot Rods 2 Bit Words That Look E. Richardson Reserved Margie Little Brothers Green Socks R. Richardson Friendly Baseball The Switchboard Bow Tie M. Rodgers Industrious Work Gossip A Smile M. Russell Gesticulating Freddy Hillbilly Music 2 Hrs. Sleep R. Seamon Thoughtful Rum Math Imagination G. Smith Busy California Fried Parsnips Harried Expression R. Snoots Pleasant Shiny Shoes Crew Cuts Morris Clark F. Soper Cheerful 'Liz'beth The Bench Shirt and Tie J. Spring Garrulous Bill S. G. Minutes Shortland Book A. Tanner Carring People Around Football Hot Beer Good Natured Smile A. Trail Quiet Chewing Gum Classes Mary Voigt B. Turner Generous Nice People English IV Mary Voigt J. Van Riper Snickering Jazz Cats Homework G. Villnave Early Carl Catty Remarks Mildred M. Voigt Pleasant Laughing Banking Moneybag J. Warfield Happy Athletics Hitch Hiking Joe J. Ward Fastidious Ken Band Practice Finished Homework D. Wcigcr Hot Rodding Carol Pinball Machines Mercury W. Whalen Looking Down Drums Midgets Crazy Females S. Wire Laughing Don Brown Eyes Jo Anne S. Wray Cheerful Patty Moody People Chemistry Book 23 Counselor Renders Service To All The work of a guidance counselor has many aspects, all of which lead to advising the students what to do and when to do it in planning school work and future careers. In learning the students' abilities, he supervises the many aptitude and achievement tests given in the school. One of his most important tasks is helping the seniors select their colleges. Mr. Hall reviews test results with Prettyman while Dills and Anderson type permanent records. I Class, On Job Training Proves Effective Diversified Occupations training was offered to those students who desired to work during the school term. They spent the morning attending basic subject classes and studying human relations. The major training in the individual’s major field is given. In the afternoon, books were tossed aside and the members depart to their various jobs. Knowledge and know how that only experience can provide is gained. First Row—Eugene Richardson, Bob Richardson, Elizabeth Monroe, Barbara Lewis. Mr. Mullinix. Second Row—Rcnicc Snoots, Mac Rodgers, Joyce Harding, Esther Crider, Jane Fleeney. Third Row—Adam Tanner, Bill Whalen, Robert Moneymaker, Frances Moyers. Prom Event of Year Prospective seniors proved to be a hard working, ambitious group. Under the guidance of Mr. Lugar the active Juniors earned money for the annual Junior-Senior Prom through dinners, dances, and the sale of pennants. All was not work, however. The class party in the spring was awaited with anticipation M. Warfield R. Hopkins S. Anderson H. Arneson D. Beall M. Baldeili J. Barrack J. Beisser S. Bosley J. Bowles W. Brown J. Burdette S. Burdette P. Cambell K. Carlise B. Case J. Coleman G. Connelly R. Crago R. Crown J. Culp A. DeLauter W. Dickie R. Disney C. Drager G. Drain D. Dupee P. Dwyer G. Edwards C. Ferrara H. Fitzwater L. Fleener B. Fraley D. Fraley P. Freeburger B. Furmage D. Ganley M. Garland T. Griffin F. Harmon 26 V. Harrison S. Henly R. Higgins S. Hipsley D. Hissey J. Hoover S. Howard B. Hutchinson J. Payne J. Payne B. Kraft C. Lee r' 0 B. Moneymaker S. Oberhammer ♦ B. Penn R Prcntt G. Jennings L. Lewis T. Norwood J. Karn V' ,Sw S B. Lowey F. Payne F. Pumphrey K. Purdum W. Robertson S. Sherman B. Radcliffe C. Raymond V. R. Stewart B. Taylor G. Reed H. Thomas C. Rhorback R. Ricketts J. Ward A. Waters D. Roberts R. Webb M. Weed J. Weinel F. Whirley M. Withers P. Wright J. Umbenhauer a 4 S. Bernard J. Westfall J. Bland M. Bovey H. Crider M. Crim V. Fetyko L. Fiske M. Harmon J. Hayes T. Gill “T Bernard Heads Sophs Future jolly Juniors,' ninety-seven strong, ended a successful sophomore year with the aid of their class officers. Heading the group is Steve Bernard; Vice-President, Jon Westfall; and S ec r et a r y - Treasurer, Thomas Gill. Lending an advising hand to the group was Mrs. Bright. J. Adam J. Alexander K. Bride A. Burdette L. Chesney 5 ( s' o fvj L. Crown J. Demory K. Dillehay «=■ I, (hi «. . M V,N. 1 1 M. Flynn L. Follin T. Follin K. Coffin B. Coleman N. Craig E. Duncan D. Dwiggins D. Enright J. Gassoway D. Grable R. Gunson R. Hayes A. Heisler J. Henderson M. Hickman C. Hopkins M. Jack G. Jewell S. Kidwell A. King B. King P. King J. Kirby D. Liller N. Lasley P. Liller E. Lloyd B. Loftin R. Lowe J. Luper D. Mallory D. Morrow F. Maske M. Mayes J. McMullen E. Melton G. Merrick C. Mills M. Mills R. Mills C. Mobley M. Mobley B. Moyers R. Moyers J. Neimycr G. Portor B. Pratt M. Redding K. Richardson D. Riddle S. Rippeon E. Roberts M. Roberts A. Robertson F. Schafer F. Sciders K. Selby P. Shaw H. Shelhorse L. Smith V. Stickley O. Taylor C. Trevey T. Trunnell J. Tyler D. Vaughn J. Wagner W. Warren J. Wassell S. Whetzel R. Woodard M. Wyatt E. Zollman 29 ,£ © ' v- 187 Sets Record D. Brink L. Zuck P. Allnutt Ninth graders spent a busy year preparing for’thbit baptismal into the senior high. Election of class officers was' held the second semester. The 187 enrollment was the largest in bjfctoqjri teams. VJ s ■ rs e i v 5 .n T. Asbury D. Barrack J. Beall R. Blau C. Atwell N. Beachump H. Bladen R. Boswell R. Bradshaw N. Brigham J. Burdette J. Bowles R. Bridgewater E. Burdette § c r i T. Abbe W. Allen J. Ankney AOi E. Rotten M. Bond J. Boswell $3 --si ' B. Burkett C. Burriss S. Calhoun n. P J. Carlisle M. Carter A. Caudel L. Clagetc H. Clemons T. Carter M. Case N. Chapmen E. Clark C. Clites A. Coleman J. Connely H. Cooper G. Copenhauer C. Craig R. Comegys J. Connely S. Cooper S. Cornwell R. Dalton G. Daves J. Dickie B. Doane J. Dwiggins M. Evans H. Davidson M. Diehl J. Drager D. Edge A. Firmage © r It Tv G. Hudson n K ’ C. Hylton J. Hurley G. Jenkins H. Fisher E. Fraley J. Gandy J. Fling B. Fremeau S. Gee J? W. Jennings K. Johnson P. Geralds P. Grogg J. Gue V. Jenson M. Jones W. Giogan S. Gruner L. Hahn ft ©Q€ ft c ft ft o B. Hale E. Harnor R. Hathaway B. Headley R. Hendershot P. Harding M. Harper H. Hawkins G. Heck U. Hildebrand G. Hisscy R. Hottinger R. Howes A. Kay G. Kimmick J. Kingdon J. Hogenmiller W. Hottinger H. Katen A. Kendall B. Kinder K. Lee D. Lewis c C. Lewis M. Littrell £ B. Merry 0 M. Mills A. Mills J. Mitchell n r- f s' 1 V' V B. Mullican R. Nicholson E. Myers W. Nicholson -'� O fr J? M. Pannill A. Pearson E. Payne J. Plowman V. Reedy K. Regan M. Ricketts R. Ricketts R. Russman E. Selby R. Schwartzbeck E. Sheckles M. Lowe E. Madelung P. Marriette B. Melton M. Luper H. Mallory T. Maxwell M. Norment L. Mobley J. Monday J. Mohler S. Moneymaker J. Norris M. Olsen M. Offutt G. Oliver R. Ricketts J. Robertson J. Sheets R. Shoemaker £ Q i G i r B. Poole B. Printz H. Poss A. Ramsey H. Rodgers h. Rogge P. Rodgers K. Rohrback K. Snow G. Spring T. Simon B. Snouffer J. Stewart B. Strawderman J. Straker A. Sullivan J. Swain N. Tabler R. Taylor V. Stup F. Swain J. Swilling P. Taylor B. Testerman M. Toule J. Van Riper J. Walker C. Ward D. Whitaker M. White J. Wilson J. Wire R. Whip A. White B. Wilder S. Winning J. Worsham Smith ______■ Cornwell Faucette Big “8” Begins Library Under the leadership of Mr. Moran, class adviser, and President, Roy Smith; Vice-President, Pat Cornwell; Treasurer, Carol Frederick; and Secretary, James Fawcett, the eighth grade sponsored 8th Grade Nite”. The proceeds were used to begin a film strip library in the school. A h ft ft V Alexander Adams Baker ft ■:;N £ AP Barkley Beall Bennett Benson fft ft Ac r Brow Buel Butz Burgess ft JEc.1 ft £ Caruso Chesney Coffin Collins t C . ft v Curtis mA Dalbcrg Dawson DiZenzo ft Billings Bowman Black Bradey v cl� Bride Brooks A ? Jc £ L; S Burdette Burriss Carter Carter Carter Carter o ft c O' I ft r r A Compton Connelly Conner Crim Curry Curry ft v C ft ft ft (.V Dove Dupee Dwiggins Enright Edge Flanary WF fc At ft. 1- f ft W 'X Wl -iW Follin Frazier Gandy Garrett Gilmore Fraley Fry Gardner Gilmore Greger Grimer Harrison Hawkins Haynes Henderson Harris Hash Hawse Haynes Hendricks L ft ft £ r A. 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New teachers, new friends, and a completely different school system made their year full of memorable experiences. Atwell Archer A meson Aquilino Bullard Briggs Bonicer Baker Butt Brigham Brigem Beauchamp Culp Crown Cramer Copley Cornell Chambers Crawford Cornwell Connelly Colman Cassell Carter Dunn Diamond DcFrcytas Enright Carlisle Duley 'Vlauter Dahlin Elstins fMilli?£ ® Elmore Fraiser Flynn Edmonston Fogle Fisher Fink Grady Fetyko Hurley Johnson Knight Kingsbury Johnson Jernigan Kirby King a CL Hubbard Howard Howard Herspergei Herbert Heck Hawes Hewitt Hawkes Hawe« C’f O VV a Kidwell Karn Kelly Looney Loftin Lawrence McKinstry Leermouth Lawrence f McNiel McNayr McCrossen Murry Morre Morgal Mullineaux Moran Moore Moore Money :V Beam T. A U 7V Collins Kinder Lane Loop Malone Broadhurst Crown Knodle Lockner Maddox r 2 or £ Marsh Marsh Masy Merrill Micheisen Mills Miller Mills Molden Nealis Nairn £- 5 .£.c n r. o Reedy Mills Mill weed Mohn Ricketts Roberts Reid Roberts Robertson Hr Owens Powell Osborn Parks £ f £: L Quail RadcliflF Purdum Rabbit Sanders Sexton ri Schwartzbeck ft ■ Seabolt Seabolt 1 L Selzer Shaw Scheckels Shipe Shipe Shoemaker Shupe tf Simon © c V GC V « T O Sipple Sirk Slack Snowden Stackcloff St urges Stokes Stickley Straderman Sullivan Swain nr % S: P- f o Sw'ingle Tabler Taylor Taylor Testerman Thomson Thomson Titus Totson Turner Tyler £ Z. f 4 q P Js.. £ 0. £ Van der Veer Vols w, , Ward Whalen Wilder Willis Van Dyke Wa,ters Weaver Whalen Wilkerson £ f £ Wilt Wright Ziehl Witson Wise Wright Wyatt Zolman Students wait in line to turn their savings over to bank tellers S. Bosley and G. Villnave. Mert” gets her daily airing from Shirley Whetzel and Margaret Harmon while Groucho” looks on. Johnny Henderson and June Wagner review worm inner sanctums before taking a practical.” Mr. Miles points out a few danger points to members of his record size Driver Training Class before they take to the wheel. ■ .r — Overhauling motors is an every day job for the auto-shop boys. From store-room to class-room— A job which develops muscles in library helpers. Denny Beall high-lights his interpretation of the still-life on the shelf in the new art room. THIS IS September 2— Dust of the pigskin—R. M. H. S Rockets start football practice again. 8— Back to School. 27—R. M. H. S. eleven off to a roaring start as they defeat Charlotte Hall 19 0. October 10—Students meet their officers for the year at Student Government ceremony. 15—First Interhigh meeting of the year held at Gaithersburg. 16 18—R. M. H. S. is once again represented at the Maryland State Chorus, State Orchestra, and Student Council convention. 21—Parents are given a chance to examine the new building and speak to teachers at Back to School Night . November 7-10—Students line up as pictures are taken for school records and yearbook. —Tide takes on a new look with printed pages. 13—Gaithersburg is burned at the stake and is doomed to defeat at Pep Rally and snake-dance. 1,4—Yea Team!!—Rockets defeat Gaithersburg 18-6. 26—Band and glee club plus various music classes appear on T. V. show Educating Your Child. December 1-5—Boys tip scales their way by donating the greater part of $200 collected in the school by Band Uniform Drive. 3— The ice-box is cleaned as the football boys attend the annual banquet held for them by the Lions club. 9— Heavy-eyed Glee Club meets at school at 5:30 A. M. but manages to w’ake up in time to turn in a fine Christmas program at Jim Gibbons’ Doll-house. 10— Inter-high meets once again, this time at Damascus. The Glee Club and representatives of the football team give a top-notch program on Jim Gibbons’ T. V. show. 23—The day finally arrives. Mr. Tarallo presents new gym to student body at Christmas assembly. Program emphasizes keeping Christ in Chirstmas. 23—Everyone flocks to do last minute shopping as school is dismissed for festive holiday. YOUR YEAR January 6—Damascus Game—53-49—we won! 9— 8th grade holds variety night to sponsor beginning of film strip library. 10— Margaret Russell and Bill Radcliffe are crowned queen and king of winter at Snow Ball , first dance in new gym. 27----Girls open basketball season at Poolesville. 29—Hatfields and McCoys renew old feud in annual magazine campaign. February 6—Faculty youths try their hand against the varsity hoopsters. 25—Lighted candles reflect principles of National Honor Society at annual induction. March 6—Black Maskers present The Leavenworth Case. April 17—Spectacular flips and tumbles amaze spectators at Gymkana Review. May 1—Old and new faces, songs, and jokes made Minstrel show greater success than ever. 8—Band gives first concert under its new director, Mr. Preston. 11— Students mix with teachers at Honor Society tea. 16—All county schools represented at Rhapsody in Blue orchestra dance sponsored by Inter-high. 19—All R. M. H. S. teams honored at All-Sports banquet. 21— Seniors discuss past and future at Senior banquet. 22— Black Maskers present second one-act play. 29—Juniors reach climax of year as they play host to Seniors at Junior-Senior Prom. June 5, 6—Reverend Black gives Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, The Gondoliers, sponsored by P.T.A. 14— A reverent pause in the frenzy before graduation, hope and guidance for the future— Senior Sermon. 15— And the final walk across the stage, a handshake, a roll of sheepskin,—high school days are over and the next step is into the future. PATRONS The ROCKET Staff sincerely appreciates the help given by its patrons. Without their interest this book would not have been produced. We hope that its pages can in some measure repay them. Faculty Miss Pauline Abeyounis Mr. Mrs. G. O. Anderson Miss Ruth Banks Mr. Mrs. Harry S. Beall Miss June F. Bladen Miss C. K. Bullion Mrs. Laura S. Burruss Mr. Mrs. R. R. Chesney Mr. Mrs. Hobert Corley Mrs. Mary F. de Vermond Miss Beatrice Donovan Mr. Mrs. John S. Gabbert Mr. Mrs. C. T. Gonyer Mr. Mrs. Maynard Haithcock Mr. Mrs. W. P. Hall Miss Edna E. Hauke Mr. Mrs. D. P. Hurley Mr. Mrs. John Maley Mr. H. L. Newhouse Mrs. Pachuta Mr. Mrs. William Porter Mr. Mrs. John Preston Mrs. Winona Reed Mrs. Wanda Slominski Mr. Mrs. Guy R. Smith Mr. Mrs. Robert H. Smith Mr. Mrs. J. J. Tarallo Miss Fern Will Alumni Katherine Benson Mr. Mrs. Lee C. Hocker Mrs. Jack C. B. Jones Mr. Pier Eldridge Martha Ricketts Mr. Mrs. Schallon Shirley Watkins Businesses Filmore Cleaners Gene’s Model Shop Hauters’ Sunoco Rockville Furniture Service Rockville Supply Company Sachs Store Religious Methodist Youth Fellowship Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Rockville Methodist Church Parents Mr. Mrs. R. T. Brooks Mr. Mrs. Harold A. Brow Mr. Mrs. Frank B. Darcey Mr. Mrs. John Diamond, III Mr. Charles S. Dills Mr. Mrs. Carl C. Higgins Mrs. Elmer L. Hutchinson John C. Kelly Mrs. Bronnie Nichols Mrs. Harry Nichols Mrs. Osborn Mrs. Charles Prettyman Mrs. J. C. Ray Mrs. C. Winslow Renshawe Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. 40 PATRONS Dr. Mrs. A. L. Russ-.. Mr. Mrs. Daryl Shaw Mr. Mrs. Roger Tubby Mr. Mrs. W. R. Turner Mr. Mrs. Frank Tyler, Jr. Mrs. E. Oberhammer Friends Robert I. Barry, Jr. William A. Berry Mr. Mrs. Frank Biglow Atlee Burroughs Mr. Mrs. B. A. Burroughs Mr. Mrs. L. L. Cecil Col. Mrs. J. M. Chambers Mrs. Berry E. Clark Ella Mae Corderman Mr. Mrs. Dronenburg Carl Ettare O. P. Gadden David and Pierre Gendron Mr. Mrs. Walter M. Ireland Rev. M. W. Jones Mr. Mrs. Jack Kringle Leslie and Virginia Mr. Mrs. Paul Mills Mary Offutt Mr. Mrs. Myles Olsen Mrs. Robert Peter June Pohzel Mr. Mrs. John Sefferland Mr. Mrs. Ewell B. Trevey Mr. Mrs. Barnard T. Welsh 102 Argyle Street, Apts. Mrs. Margaret Weber W. H. William Woodmont Country Club Students Paul Aquilino Carlene Brigham Ralph De Freytas Mike Edmonston David Fetyko Butch Fremeau Denis Grady Patty Harr Edwin Harris Betty Hawkes Charlie Hyler Mary Anne McNayr Janet Nichols 9 D Home Room Millicent Norment Nancy Russell Jon Westfall Eugene Windsor 41 P.A System Breaks Size Barriers To Give School Unity of Sound Caroline Raymond helps Mr. Tarallo prepare material for broadcasting. Another long-awaited asset to our school facilities was supplied this year when a Public Address System was installed. The monster” works from the office council room and has a two-way speaker in each classroom. It can be used to' speak to a single room or to all rooms and will broadcast radio programs or recordings. Soon after the system was installed, a student-faculty committee met to recommend rules for its use. 42 First row—C. Pickett, R. Dorsey, J. Spring, G. Smith, B. Pifer, F. Seiders, V. Fetyko, R. Hopkins. Second row—Mr. Comly, J. McMullen, K. Brow, J. Bride, M. Warfield, S. Taylor, J. Sheets, M. McNayr. Third row — W. Wise, L. Brooks, J, Dawson] R Myers, M. Robertson, N Hauke, A Culp. Better Citizenship Aim of SGA The Student Government of Richard Montgomery has strived to prepare students to be active citizens. It is a government by, for, and of the people. Participation in Student Government gives students an opportunity to better understand the principles of democracy and the organization of a government. Cabinet members, chosen by the Student Government president, do not act as a voting body, but offer suggestions and courses of action to the law-making council. Each homeroom is represented making it possible to present the views of the whole student body. It was an active and productive year for the organization. The Constitution was revised and the Handbook was completely rewritten. A new law was passed making it necessary for interested students to petition for nomination as Student Government representatives. The Hatfields and the McCoys fought it out in the Montgomery Dogpatch arena determining the winner of the magazine drive sponsored by the association. Richard Montgomery was represented at County Inter-High, Central Regional meetings and the Maryland Association of Student Councils. Cabinet of Student Government Sealed—Jane Ward, Barry Pifer, Glenn Smith, Joan Spring, Peg Hutchinson. Standing—Mr. Comly, Grace Kelly, Joan Brooks, Betsy Mobley, Alethia Mayes, Margaret Russell, Ned Prettyman, Joe Kelly. Fini Row—D. Hissey, J. Barrack. J. Karn, K. Purdum, P. Wright, A. Waters, M. Clark, K. Brow. Second R°u'—W. Dickie, R. Bride, J. Swilling, C. Mattingly, R. Stewart, C. Pickett, S. Burdette, R. Ray. Third Row —J. Brooks, J. Umbenhauer, F. Whirley, Garland, G. Drain, Lewis, F. Shafer, F. Seiders, A. King, J. Spring, C. Hopkins. Fourth Row—S. Newman, L. Brooks, E. Harris, K. Bride, A. Dclautcr, P. King, M. Frailey, M. Harmon, M. Day. Fifth Roto—W. Raddiffe, R. Taylor, M. Warfield, J. Beisser, R. Hayes, M. Mobley, E. Lloyd, P. Shaw, A. Heisler, S. Burdette, J. Bride, Mr. Moran. Sixth Row—P. Freeburger, D. Dupee, R. Hopkins, S. Howard, J. Wagner, D. Grimes, S. Whetzcl, Greger, D. Vaughn, R. Darcey, W. Robertson, J. Ward, K. Heisler. Patrol Gives Law New Teeth 1 he patrol began the year with the problem of making new regulations for the addition. In reviewing their organization, the group decided to revise the constitution to replace the ineffective demerit system. A detention hall was established in which students made up sentences from a half-hour to four hours for violations. Tribunal, the judicial section of the patrol was also changed by adding two non-patrol students to the jury. Its function is hearing and weighing evidence of the accused and sentencing accordingly. Grace Kelly Secretary of Safety A student is not sentenced until his case is heard and considered, following the democratic policies of our nation. Secretary of Safety, Grace Kelly, acts as presiding officer. 45 First Row—R. Darccy, M. Day, M. Russell, N. Prettyman, Mr. Porter, R. Hopkins, C. Hopkins, E. Zollman. Second Row—V. Fetyko, A. Delauter, P. King, M. Warfield, M. Mobley, J. Ward, J. Kingdon, S. Wire, C. Trevey, S. Howard. Third Row—J. Jarrells, B. Burdette, W. Wise, E. Buel, M. Robertson, J. Johnson, K. Billings, D. Tyler. Rocket Mirrors Progress The Rocket Club is the group which has given you this book. Its year is divided into two problems—producing a year-book and paying for it. The organization is open to all students. The Editor is appointed by the Student Government President and is a member of the Cabinet. Under the leadership of a new adviser, Mr. Porter, the staff has tried to present a record of the year's activities and give you a way to remember your friends after leaving school. We hope you are enjoying the book and will continue to enjoy it for many years. 1953 ROCKET Staff Editor—Edward Prettyman Art Editor—Grace Kelly Literary Committee Margaret Russell—Chairman E. Zollman, M. Day, A. DeLauter, A. Mayes, P. Pickett, J. Van Riper, F. Miller Format Committee Joan Dills—Chairman R. Darcey, S. Oberhammer, B. Raddiffe, J. Norris, J. Dickie, J. Stewart, J. Nichols, V. Fetyko, J. Ward Photography H. Mallory Business Rosemary Hopkins— Chairman C. Hopkins, P. King, M. Warfield, M. Mobley, C. Trcvy, S. Howard, J. Jarrell, W. Wise. E. Buel, M. Robertson, D. Tyler Edward Prettyman Editor-in-chief 46 Joan Dills Format Chairman MONTGOMERY TIDE STAFF Editor-in-Chief....................Joan Brooks Managing Editor...............................Bob Chesney Advertising Manager.......................Mildred Fraley Business Manager.............................Fred Miller Boys’ Sports Editor................Frank Soper Girls' Sports Editor................Betsy Mobley Art Editor....................Junith Van Riper Exchange Editor.....................Betsy Mobley Make-up..........................Margaret Russell Feature Editor.....................Shirley Wire Junior High Editor.........................Joanne Kingdon Faculty Advisers— Miss Elaine Rose, Miss Helen Day, Art Typists...........Margaret Russell, Shirley Wire Reporters— Kitty Bride, Rose Darcey, Grace Kelly, Glenn Smith, Lila Chesney, Ellen Buel, Betty Hitt, Rosalie Dupee, Gloria Kimmick. First Row—F. Soper, B. Chesney, F. Miller. Second Row—S. Wire, M. Frailey, S. Noyes, Mrs. Rose, J. Brooks, M. Russell, B. Mobley,’ J. Kingdon. Third Row—Hitt, D. Fetyko. Fourth Row—J. McMullen’ J. Btide, G. Smith, M. Warfield, E. Lloyd, M. Mobley, K. Bride, P. King,’ M. Day, J. Spring. Fifth Row— L. Brooks, E.' Buel, S. ’ Whetzel’ L. Chesney, V. Luper, M. Reding, Dupee, W. Nicmeyer, R. Darcey, J. Wombsley. Tide Is Printed, First In Decade Tide staff and adviser, Mrs. Rose, have much for which to be commended. For the first time in ten years, Richard Montgomery has a printed newspaper. Editor, Joan Brooks, and her supporting staff worked hard to achieve their aim—a good paper journalistically, and a paper which the student body would receive with enthusiasm. Students taking journalism made up t, the Tide Staff. Through the course they wer trained in the skills of newspaper work. Tide was financed through activity cards, advertisements, and subscriptions. Many of the stories published were written by club members. The club is open to any student interested in journalism. Joan Brooks Editor-in-chief Drive Nets Uniforms 1953 marked the year when the band gained many things for which to be thankful. With capable officers headed by Margaret Russell, President; Nancy Russell, Vice President; and Sandra Oberhammer, Secretary-Treasurer; a new director, Mr. Preston, and a wonderful new band practice room, to start off the year, it is no wonder that the band is an organization of growing popularity and importance. Since the organization of the first band at R. M. H. S., the goals have been a fifty piece band, uniforms, and awards to members of outstanding character. To date the band has grown to 55 members. An award system was started by last year's officers which will be repeated annually. The uniform dream of our band is near fulfillment. Uniform purchase is now being backed by the Student Government, the P. T. A., and a newly formed Band Parents Club. But, uniforms or not, a high spirited band can be found playing and marching at football games and assemblies. Kneeling—J. Hogenmiller, H. Thomas, G. Drain, J. Gue. First Row—J. Follin, M. Russell, N. Russell, C. Spring, V. Reedy, J. Robertson, E. Prettyman, R. Ray, C. Jones, T. Sipe, F. Chambers, D. Haines. Second Row— E. McCrossin. R. Raylor, L. Salyers, R. Gilmore, P. Romig, D. Dupee, W. Gilmore, K. Brown, L. Zuck, R. Woodward, J. Westfall, R. Chambers, R. Bridge-■water, R. McKay, Wright. Third Row—Mr. Preston, M. Christiansen, P. Harding, P. Freeburger, A. Delauter, A. Mayes, G. Hissey, W. Grogan, K. Snow, D. Fetyko, R. Ricketts, J. Russell. Twirlers Forth The sound of the half-time whistle dies away, a roll-off is heard, and down the field come strutting four wonderful majorettes, led by their captain, Gloria Drain. First organized in 1949, this spirited group has become more and more active in enlivening football games and other performances. G. Drain, J. Hogenmiller, H. Thomas, J. Gue. Glee Club Makes TV Debut One of the most popular activities in school is the Glee Club. Evidence of that is the increase in membership from sixty members last year to eighty-two this year. The choral enthusiasts had a busy year with the TV appearance, radio performances, minstrel show, operetta and spring concert. Rehearsal seemed pleasant in the modern music room the new addition provided. The Glee Club assembles, eighty strong, for concert. One Hundred and sixty attentive eyes at rehearsal in the new choral music room. Seated, left to right—R Hopkins, C. Hopkins, A. Heisler, K. Brow, B. Kraft, A. Kendall, L. Chesney. Second Row—-D. Stearn. M. Redding, G. Duvall, K. Bride, D. Brink, H. Davidson, M Deihl. Third Row—F. Soper, J. Westfall, R. Hayes! K. Heisler, G. Smith, E. Lloyd, M. Warfield, Miss Abeyounis. Thespians Christen Stage i With “Leavenworth Case” At the initial meeting of the year, the Black Maskers chose Ken Brow to lead their group. Assisting him were Alethia Mayes, vice-president; Alice Heisler, secretary; and Barbara Kraft, corresponding secretary. Aided by Miss Abeyounis, adviser, the members organized a workshop during which an experienced committee demonstrated the do’s” and don’t’s of backstage techniques. The Leavenworth Case, a three-act thriller that kept the audience on edge, launched the campus theatrical season. That it was an entertaining vehicle was attended as the curtain closed on the one-act presentation during assembly. Accompanied by the Glee Club, the thespians revealed their versatility with the unforgettable Easter Pageant. Nothing short of a dramatic ending would satisfy the club, so another three-acter was scheduled. As with professional groups, voice practice and setting study never ceased. Above—P. Pickett and G. Smith portray heroine and hero of J. M. Barrie's The Little Minister. Below—Maid and housekeeper welcome the minister's mother to her new home. First Rou—J. Johnson, C. Jones, Hawse, C. Mattingly, J. Dawson, D. Kelley, Hutcheson, C. Pickett, M, Merrill, V. Sowers. Second Rou—W. Wise, M. Robertson, E. Hawkes, R. Myers, S. Owers, Mrs, Yount. Third Rou—J. Bradley, M. Black, P. Harr, K. Billings, P. Cornwell, J. McClurkin, W. Crawford, Y. Morgal, T. Copley, N. Sturger, N. Hersperger, R. Reid. “Schoolhouse” Presented, FT A Organizes Under the direction of Mrs. Yount, the high audiences in March. Completing its Junior Dramatic club presented The Little third organized year, the junior thespians Red Schoolhouse, a one-act play, to junior have several performances to their credit. First Row—D. Fetyko. L. Chcsney, Enright, A. King, P. King, M. Mobley, R. Hayes, M. Warfield. Second Row— B. Allnutt, J. Gue, B. Headly, B. Milwee, J. Wagner, E. Buel, J. Jarrell. B. Burdette. E. Madelung, N. Tabler, N. Russell. Third Row—J. Pratt, J. Johnson, M. Robertson, R. Bride, W. Wise, E. Hawkes, J. McClurkin, E. Normenk, N. Herspurger. Another first” came this year as Mr. Hall guided the organization of a Future Teachers of America Chapter on campus. To enlighten participating students to the big picture” of the teaching field was the purpose. Field trips proved informative and gave those students undecided about the teaching profession a chance to make some observations. 51 First Row—J. Brooks, K. Heisler, Mr. Newhouse, J. Ward, E. Prettyman. Second Row—W. Radcliffe, S. Burdette, M. Russell, R. Chesney, C. Gue. Third Row—J. Bride, G. Smith, B. Chambers. Right—Pat Pickett, president. National Honor Society Sponsors Tea Membership in the Edba E. Hauke Chapter of the National Honor Society is the highest scholastic award the school offers. Each year the students who have qualified in Scholarship, Leadership, Honor and Service are inducted in an impressive ceremony. Later in the year N. H. S. gives its annual tea in honor of the faculty. Latinites Complete Second Year Only completing its second year, the Latin Club has become both educational and entertaining for Latin enthusiasts. The club planned four slave weeks this year for the purpose of initiating the first year Latin students. Climaxing the season was the banquet given to the first year Latin students by the club members. First Row—J. Wasscll, J. Westfall, F. Seidcrs, A. Heisler, P. King, M. Mobley, R. Hayes, Mr. Beall. Second Row—M. Flynn, S. Bernard, R. Woodard, P. Shaw, E. Lloyd, A. King, M. Redding, B. Lowey, M. Weed. Third Row—B. Arneson, F. Schafer, S. Howard, K. Bride, B. King, J. Luper, N. Craig, N. Lasley. 52 V I s u A L A I D S D. Dwiggins, T. Abbey, J. Mitchell, D. Hains, J. Trunnell, F. Soper, F. Durbin, M. Christiansen, R. Crago, C. Gue, A. Kay, C. Thomas, D. Hisscy, R. Taylor, E. Schwartzbeck, J. Worsham, J. Barrack, S. Wray, Mr. Lugar. Under Mr. Lugar’s supervision, members of the Projector Club worked hard to provide interesting visual aides and films for the student body. Benefits of the club were not only felt by the students, but also by the club members themselves, since experience in handling all machinery involved was informative and useful. A. Kay, J. Westfall, D. Hissey, H. Clemens, R. Taylor. Targets Up Directed by Dwight D. Hurley, the Senior Rifle Club was organized during the second semester. Capable advice in the art of shooting is given to the teamsters by Mr. Hurley. Badges of Marksman, Sharpshooter and Expert are earned by deserving club members. These are the same badges awarded by the United States Army. The club is sponsored by the Federal Government which supplies the rifles and shells. 53 L .Smith, J. Disney, R. Hopkins, J. Brooks, M. Warfield M. Warfield L. Smith Secretary J. Disney Cheerers Boost Team Morale Smiling faces, neat appearance, and a big supply of pep and vitality—the cheerleaders. Despite the hard work involved and the aching muscles, the girls always gave the team a boost in morale. Whether victory or defeat was in sight the cheerleaders kept that never ending spirit. J. Brooks Co-captain Our Goal To cheer at all the J. V. games with lots of pep and spirit. To work together so that we may well represent our school. To cheer our J. V. boys to victory. R. Hopkins Co-captain 54 First Row—G. Kimmick, J. Hogenmiller, J. Bowles, Second Row—E. Zollman, J. Walker, J. Gue, C. Trevy. Cuild for slrenath jof mind and First Row—D. Disney, R. Crago, J. Wassel, R. Woodward, J. Barrack, B. Radcliffe, D. Dunn, R. Case, E. Olsen. Second Row—Mr. Moran, J. Coleman, D. Morrow, K. Hcis ler, A. Tanner, D. Beall, J. Kelly, F. Soper, Mr. Miles. Third Row—M. Mayes, J. Bride, F. Miller, B. Pifer, B. Coleman, F. Durbin, D. Carrer, M. Clark. Fourth Row— R. Higgins, T. Griffen, D. Hissey, B. Warren, R. Mills, J. Gasoway, P. Spangler, H. Fitzwater, T. Follin. Eleven Sets Unbeaten Record F O O T B A L L Co-Captains Billy Coleman and Barry Pifer led the small but spirited Rockets to a victorious season this year by downing five opponents and losing to only two. This record has only once been equalled and never beaten. ing point of the season. They held scoreless a highly favored Laurel team while registering nineteen points. Landon School then stepped in line but their visions of victory were short lived as the Rockets outplayed the heavier team. With the return of six members of the starting line-up in ’51, the team opened the season by defeating Charlotte Hall, on home ground. The following week the local eleven traveled to Sandy Springs to down Sherwood High. After the first two victories the team dropped from the winning column for two weeks by losing to Frederick High and Sidwell Friends. Their next game, proved to be the turn- The climax of the season was the game with Gaithersburg since the Westminster game, which was to follow, was cancelled due to weather. The Gaithersburg game FOOTBALL SCHEDULE—1952 Sept. 27 Charlotte Hall 0 R. M. H. S. 19 Oct. 4 Sherwood .... 6 R. M. H. S. 7 Oct. 11 Frederick 34 R. M. H. S. 0 Oct. 17 Sidwell Friends 19 R. M. H. S. 0 Oct. 25 Laurel 0 R. M. H. Nov. 1 Landon 6 R. M. H. Nov. 14 Gaithersburg 6 R. M. H. 56 2, 4, 6, 8, who do we appreciate? Gaithersburg! Yea Team! was to decide a good season from a bad. Playing before the record crowd of the season, the eleven did not fail them. Both the offense and defense of the Rockets was at top performance, as they tackled the hardest fought game of the Case pirouettes away from opponent for extra yardage. “M” Men Give Dance M” Club activities of the year featured a gala dance held in the gym. Refreshment sales at the football encounters was sponsored by the group. Highlighting the annual banquet given to the local gridironers by the Rockville Lions Club was the presenting of letters. Outstanding sportsmanship was recognized at the spring awards assembly. First Rous—W. Radcliffe, W. Coleman, F. Durbin, C. Gue, J. Bowles. Second Row—J. Kelly, B. Case, B. Pifer, D. Disney, J. Warfield. Third Row—Mr. Moran, J. Coleman, K. Heisler, A. Tanner, D. Beall, M. Clark. 57 First Row— P. Spangler, S. Wray, B. Pifer, J. Kelly, J. Warfield, J. Bowles, W. Hutchinson. Second Row—Mr. Haithcock, J. Bride, R. Case, D. Beall, J. Coleman, M. Mayes. Hoopsters Reveal Spirit Co-captains Joe Kelly and John Warfield aided Coach Haithcock in organizing the '53 basketball team. Because only one member of the ’52 team returned, inexperience was their chief obstacle. As the season progressed the team showed itself to be light and short but abundant in spirit. With the student body behind them they retained their high spirit and fought hard to the final whistle in every game. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Date J.V. December 2} January 6 January 9 January 13 January 16 January 19 January 23 January 27 January 29 February 3 February 6 February 10 February 13 February 17 February 20 February 27 Alumni Damascus Sr. Stevens Woodw’ard Prep B. C. C. Poolesville Gaithersburg Poolesville Sherwood St. Stevens Faculty Blair Woodward Prep Damascus Gaithersburg Sherwood 58 JV Displays Winning Teamwork, Defeats Many Opponents The Junior Varsity Hoopsters proved themselves a hard fighting and skilled team. They exhibited winning teamwork. Under Coach Anderson’s able supervision they showed the varsity a few tricks of the game. First Row—S. Bernard, J. Myers, R. Higgins, R. Woodward, T. Gill, Warren. C. Ferrara. Second Row—J. Kirby, D. Morrow, McMullen, M. Hickman, M. Mills, A. Richardson, Mr. Anderson. 59 On Floor—M. Harmon, C. Hopkins. On Stands—S. Whetzel, G. Porter, S. Newman, M. Evans, Curry, J. Beiscr, S. Griener, A. Heisler, P. Shaw, M. Mobley, D. Dupec, B. Mobley, C. Adams, Miss Cockburn. Rockettes Down County Team The girls' capabilities in the art of hockey might well cause debate for the old saying that women are the weaker sex.” Although hockey was not a varsity sport this year, the girls practiced regularly. The team participated in a Play Day at Gaithersburg, and defeated the Gaithersburg hockey team on the home field. Court Ladies End Victorious Season Though Kathryn Adams and Betsy Mobley were the only returning varsity members from last year, Coaches Miss Bladen and Miss Cock-burn had no trouble in producing an outstanding sextet. The local girls proved to be loaded with enthusiasm and spirit. First Row—S. Newman, P. Shaw, K. Adams, Miss Bladen, B. Mobley, A. Heisler, M. Harmon. Second Row—J. Culp, P. Free-burger, M. Mobley, W. Robertson, D. Dupee, J. Bcisser. Third Row— D. Riddle, G. Drain, L. Lewis, K. Purdum, S. Griener, C. Hopkins, J. Umbenhauer. First Row-—L. Smith, S. Newman, M. Harmon, Miss Bladen, P. Shaw, G. Porter, E. tollman. Second Row — D. Enright, M. Bovcy, B. Coleman, M. Jack, C. Trevy, J. Beisser. Third Row—M. Redding, A. Heisler, A. King, V. Fetyko, K. Selby, B. Mobley, M. Mobley, P. Freeburger. Leaders Club Formed On Campus Leaders Club, new to the campus, was formed this year to promote better relationships in girls sports. The members were chosen from the gym classes by Miss Bladen and Miss Cockburn. The organization provided entertainment and refreshments at the girls' varsity games. Miss Cockburn supervised the Junior High Club and Miss Bladen was in charge of the Senior High Club. First Row—Headly, Sheets, Gue, Miss Cockburn, J. Gordy, D. Umbenhower, J. Hogenmiller. Second Row—A. Furmage, M. Evans, T. Heck, G. Hurdren, A. White, H. Rogge. Third Row—P. Grogg, E. Frailey, H. Fisher, H. Davidson, ). Bowles, S. Greiner. 61 The Master Builders” experiment Gymkanists Thrill Spectators Though established for only two years, the Tumbling team has become a well known activity in the school program. The boys participating have proved their enthusiasm and interest. They appeared on television, gave a U.S.O. Show and planned to enter and compete in the District of Columbia American Amateur Union Contest. Their appearance at basketball half-times was always an awaited event, as was their eighth grade night performance and the spring show. with ladders. First Row—D. Turner. Second Row— Pickett. Bride, Higgins, Hissey, Mr. Gonyer, Snow, Potter, Richardson, Smith. Third Row—Diamond, Taylor, Brow, Niemeyer, Smith, Ray. Fourth Rou—Stokes, Maddox, Cornwall, Van-der Veer, Hewitt, Shaw, Jennigan. Dave Hissey takes a header over his fellow gymkanists. Ninth Spearheads Junior High The ninth grade team spearheaded the Junior High this year although the eighth graders were dose behind. Mr. Haith-cock, coach of the ninth grade, with Mr. Miles and Mr. Gonyer, coaches of the eighth grade, noted promising prospects for the future varsities. First Row—Faucette, Mattingly, Beall, Conner, Ricketts, Horton, Thompson. Second Row—Thompson, Baker, Dove, Gandy, Smith Bride. Third Row—Brooks, Pontius, Russell, Enright Hutcheson' Dawson. First Row—R. Bradshaw, Ramsey, J. Ankney, J. Mohler, E. Thompson, Wire, E. Myers, C. Rowe. Second Row__________ Allen, J. Worsham, J. Wilson, R. Bridgewater, T. Maxwell, L. Zuck, J. Dwiggins, J. Mitchell. Pass the Linament Faculty Holds Seniors To Scoreless Tie The football intramural program was topped off this year by a new feature — a game between the winning homeroom and the faculty. The 12th grade emerged victorious over the rest of the senior high and so, on a damp afternoon, they lined up opposite their teachers with nearly the entire school spectating. It was an exciting game and everyone got plenty of exercise except the ball, which rarely moved from between the 40 yard lines. Although neither side managed to win through to the goal line, the afternoon w a s generally considered very successful, especially by the band which received the proceeds. For the seniors, the closing of this book closes a period of life. We are leaving Richard Montgomery and will never return as students. So, as we leave, we want to say good-bye to our teachers and friends and to thank you for the good times we have had, for the things we have learned, and for the help you have given us in our own progress of mind and body during our years in school.