Rockville High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Rockville, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1952 volume:

ROCKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ROCKVILLE, INDIANA Compliments of: Vandenbark's Furniture 8: Appliances Projection Room PDQ. ECTION ROOM 4? h T We, the Senior class of 1952, pre- sent a preview of the manv events which have taken place during the past year. We sincerely hope this book will be a souvenir of manv pleasant Memories . - 33' ? hstep right in for this year's previewlh Jerrv McMillin, Senior Class President Hiatfis Hoosier Court Canter's Grill Compliments of : hXhX The Senior Class of 1952 wish to dedicate this year's Memories to Miss Julia V. Overpeck. Throughout her years of service in Rockville High School, she has con- tinued to maintain a deep interest in the school and its activities. Her sym- pathetic understanding and wise counsel to our class-always given in a kind, quiet manner-have given us reason to love and respect her. Kay she obtain as much enjoyment from this issue as we have in our day by day association with her. XXWh Compliments of : Directors Blue Room Restaurant Dr. Tibbet Mr. William B. Sharp Mr. Sharp, superintendent of schools, was born, and attended school in Columhus, Indiana. After graduation from Columbus High School, he entered Wooster College in Ohio, but later transferred to .Indiana University, where he received his B. S. and M. 5. degrees. For ten years, he taught in his home town, Columbus; then he was principal in Rrownstown High School. For the past six Years, he has served as superintendent of Reckville Schools. Mr. Russell R. Garrizus Mr. Garrigns, principal of Rockville High School, was born in Brazil, Indiana. He graduated from Brazil High School and then entered Indiana State Teachers College, where he received his B. 8. degree. He later pransferred to Indiana University and received his M. 5. degree. Formerly, Mr. Garrigus taught in East Chicago Schools, and also served in the U. S. Navy for three years. He came here as principal in ICLL. Mr. Garrizus teaches geometrv and advanced mathematics. Assistant Directors Mrs. Marie Collings Mr. Cliff Davis Mr. Homer Elinich Mr. Melvin Grav Compliments of: Seville's Restaurant McMulleNs Funeral Home Assistant Directors Mr. Frederick Holmes Mn. Paul Lawrence MT- Ezra Overpeck Mrs. Doris Proves Mr. Joe Thomas Mrs. phullis Van Fuss Compliments of: Branson,s Insurance Warren Buchanan Studio Executives President. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Austin Noblitzt Secretarv. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .Burton Lee Treasurer....................Ray Spaw There are seven members on the Rockville Consolidated School Board. Three of these members are chosen by the township and three are chosen by the town. There is one township trustee who is an ex-officio member of this board. These capable members were a great help in the financing of our new gym- nasium at the Rockville Grade School. The members are Austln Noblitt, Burton Lee, Ray Spaw, Harold Gerrish, Hal D. Cummings, David Martin and Max Swaim. Compliments of: Barnes Mortuary Cornthwaite's Buick Sales IDEAL FACULTY Superintendent......................................................Bill Hobson Principal..-..........................................................Dick Spaw Girls' English......................................................Bob Vincent Boys' English.........................................o..........Mitzie Shelato Girls' Math.........................................................Jim Noblitt Boys' Math.......................................................Judy Humphreys Girls' History.....................................................,..Dick Bush Boys' Historv.....................................................Lorabel Merry Girls' Latin.......................................................John Tofaute Boys' Latin........................................................Marilyn Neet Girls' Commerce.....................................................Glenn Hardy Boys' Commerce.................................................Betty Rae Beatty Girls' Home Ec.......................................................Bob Seward Boys' Agriculture..............................................Mary Jane Thomas Girls' Phys. Ed......................................................Dick Faust Boys' Phys. Ed...............................c.................Shirley Holliday Girls' Dramatics...................................................Jim Buchanan Boys' Dramatics..................................................Phyllis Hudson Girls' Band.............................................................Jim Lee Boys' Band....................................................Rosemary Overpeck Girls' Chorus.....................................................Bill Hybarger Boys' Chorus.......................................................Dorothy Neet Girls' Assembly........................................................Joe Bush Boys' Assembly...................................................Nancy Marshall Girls' Health.....................................................Johh Overpeck Boys' Health......................................................Sara McMillin Girls' Science......................................................Hubert Hall Boys' Science......................................................Lucille Bohn Janitor...............................................................Max Swaim Compliments of: Carl Asbury Parke County Sales Pavillion The All Star Cast Compliments of: People's Grocery Pastime Cafe The All Star Cast President.................Jerrv McMillin Vice President..............John Tofaute Secretary.................Jane Patterson Treasurer..................Lorabel Merry We have finally reached that very important and most looked forward to year in school. It was a very successful and wonderful one. we were busy during the first of the year ordering our name cards, an- nouncements, caps, and gowns. The class voted to have Mr. Upp take the pic- tures. At the homecoming we entered a float which took first place. We also had a stand at the halloween festivai. On December 13 we sponsored the Purdue Glee Club as our first money making project. Our second project was the senior class play. We wish to thank Mr. Holmes for his invaluable help and guidance through- out our senior year. I Compliments of: Rockville Republican Weisheit's Feed Store The All Star Cast Betty-Beatty- Under those red locks lies a temper when aroused.....kind as a kitten if she wants to be..the editor of the Hex Hi-Lites. Bet . Lucille Bohn- Vivacious...known for versatility..drum majorette, yell leader, and first flutist in the band......... Lucy . Eileen Burks- She's young, she's lovely, she's enqaged...her sweet smile, long blond hair, and quiet charm captivates our hearts too. Dick Bush- A perfect nose...a plea- sant voice..likeable...freck1es.... evervbodv's Vriend...a math shark. - hancy Clary -Looks quiet, doesn't h she? Rut when vou get her started- stand back. Y-Teen president....a sure-fire friend..............Nancy Pat Coverdale- Quiet not quaint.... cute, but not caustic..her laughter sparks the crowd..alwavs good for a wolf whistle... Pat . Donna Cundiff-Photozenic..zets what she goes after..alwavs in the know. no date problem here..we'll back our Donnie . Carol Deplantv- Dark eves..one in a million.....she works hard and wins friends easilv...alwavs smiling.. Compliments of : Red Graham's Up Town Service Pat Elinichq Our Lit geniuamnd talk, mon deiu, how she talksSXIIXI maniac behind the wheel of a car... our Petini . Dick Faust- Mr. Fashion of H.H.S... his field-athletics...cars, sports, clothes, and girls are his true loves . Flovd Griffin-Can smile anv time.. never known to gossip.....his first love is his car....he is a nice any to sit beside in English class. Glenn Hardy- A nice, quiet guy..de- serves praise for his ability to get along with Mr. Holmes.......... Ann Hiatt- Can wear her clothes that wav..can walk with an air of dignitV.is handy around the house.. will make some guv a perfect wife.. Phyllis Hudson- Prize commercial student.busy editor of the annual.a real pal to a friend in need, the class phvchoanalvist..And can you imagine Phyllis without Rosemary... Pat Jones- Sweet and shy..knows how to get along with people..takes an interest in everything and when she wears that color of brown--OH, MAN! Martha Lang- A determined little lass..a fighting spirit and never a frown.we're proud to have her grad- uate with us. Compliments of: Parke 8: May Warden Jack Vincent Phyllis Martin- Willing, does any job she's asked to do..n9at as a pin..alwavs punctua1.has character- istics we all admire. Bill Mash- Lives for the moment.... sleeps during. civics, English, mechanical drawing, bookkeeping, and anv spare stud halls..... Jerrv McMillin- His mind is divided between football and Marilvn.senior class president.his friends are in- numerable..and can vou imagine Mick without a crew hair cut... Sue Mendenhall- Goes steadv...tayes her work seriousl ..known as Miss Efficienc Plus....her love life centers in Mecca... Lorabel Merry- The queen of our hearts none like her before none ever aqain....When she's happ , we all are..wants to be a teacher... Earl Miller- Looking for qum????Ask Earl he's sure to have some..I? Earl's in a quiet mood you'd never know he's around if not look out!!! Jim Noblitt-9ig fePt.never worries, and what a culinarv artista..He'll ,make some wife a good husband.He lovps cider......... Chick . Rosemar Overpeck- Our solo cornet. a sweet innocent smile..a kind word for all....top of her class..ever - body's friend...... Peck . Compliments of : Parke Hotel Rockville Farm Bureau Jane Patterson- What a galllltops with everyone.that cov smile is dei ceiving behind it is a world of fun a bank for jokes..qur Pal.. Focco . Wilma Purcell- Ever ready to help a friend..a1wavs laughing..vou can count on her to help in all class nrojects. Joanne Reed- Some times moodv.never' Holds a grudge..her two loves are Gene and her dog, Taffv..We won't soon forget her. Eleanor,Rowsey- Her distinctive ac- cent sets her apart..dark e es..n9- ver cross...zvpsy-like qualities..a flair for color..... Gob Seward-He's the faithful kind.. Pnows how to get alone....never at- tempts the impossible.Lucky Glenda! Ann Shanklin- Leave the job for Arm and you're bound to get good ser: vice.litt1e and tiny but capable of big accomplishments........... David'Skelton- No need for David to write in to a lovelorn column...his future is all set....a co-operabivn spirit..A real snortsman.. Dave . Dick Spaw- Yo parnr is complete without him....a qod-send to sopho- more qirls..a friend forever..never confused.completelv self satisfied. Compliments of : Ensey Chevrolet Martin Cleanefs Max Swaim- The senior Don Juan....a basketball star...a problem for his father's Nash..... Max D. John Tofaute- Known for his wit which bften becomes acid..a walking encvclopedia...vou can alwavs trust him with your confidences or proh- 1ems.... Don Vauters- One of those who dare to be different.in the eighth grade he got a Toni..1ast year he bleach- ed his hair.....has always retained his individuality. Bob Vincent- Nobody's enemy..we ne- ver saw him b1ue....a perfect truck driver...knows the secret of heartv laughter. Louise Woods- The girl with the long, long hair..her smile is sweet and sh ..she never talks a great deal...We wonder what goes on under those long tresses. Compliment of: Harlmanis Filling Station Woodard's Cream 8: Milk SFVICW CLASS WILL We, the senior class of 1952, being of sound mind and body, thinking of the darb and ?loomy days coming to Rockville High School due to our graduation and to our departure, do upon this twenty-third dav of Ma? set our hand upon this paper and swear to the eternal God hove that this, our last will nni testament, is made entirely of our own free will. I, Betty Beatty, with never a care, Will Sharon Stutler m7! freckles and hair. I, Lucille Bohn, known my my face, Will to Dorothy Dickerson the bovs at the base. I, Eileen Burks, tl've roped mv mani, Will Ruth Anne Hartman my frying pan. I, Dick Bush, who is luckilv a senior, Will to Victor Brown the right to be meaner. I, Nancy Clary, though not very bold, Will Jane Thomas the rainbow's pot of gold. I, Pat Coverdale, with such golden locks, D0 will my french horn to Rozanne Cox. I, Donna Cundiff, with hair so dark, Will to Mary Bryan my love to park. I, Carol DePlantv, as quiet as a mouse, Will Dick Cottrell my meekness, won't hurt him....the louse! I, Pat Elinich, always studying hard, Will Roy Cloyd my yearning to join National Guard. I, Dick Faust, an athletic star, Will to Jim Nelson my little green car. I, Floyd Griffin, will all of my charm, To Cliston Coverdale, 'twill do him no harm. I, Glenn Hardy, the timid one in the class, Will to Hubert Hall my love of pumping gas. I, Ann Hiatt, with love for just one, Will to Jack Malone my love to have fun. We, Hudson and Overpeck, who helped edit the annual, Will to Tommy McVurtry a little black spaniel. Compliments of: Phillips aziMuu Dx Rockville Locker Plant I, Pat Jones, with eyes so blue, Will to Iola McGranahan the right to be true. I, Martha Lang, who is not big at all, Will to Dick Cottrell the right to be tall. I, Phyllis Martin, a typist to be, Will to Melvin Greene a person called me. I, Bill Mash, who loves to sleep, Will to James Terry my Chevie to keep. I, Jerry McMillin, who likes to eat, Will my last name to Marilyn Meet. I, Sue Mendenhall, tdo I ever like hills!!111 y Will Doris Cooper my spills, chills, and thrills. I, Lorabel Merry, who can not cook, Will to Loren Personnett my little black book. I, Earl Miller, man of wind and lots of blow--- D0 will my banged tuba to James Monroe. I, James Noblitt, who makes the kicks, Will Florence Thomas my knowledge on chicks ! I, Jane Patterson, who loves them all, Will to Richard Gordan, my southern drawl. I, Wilma Parcell, m7 ability to flirt 90 will to m? sistcr, she needs it...........the squirt! T, Joanna Reed, m? abilit to drive Will to anv one Junior who thinks he can survive. I, Elenore Rowsey, just new to this school, Just will--John Hudson-tan exception to the ruley. I, Robert Seward, a noted heart rocker, Will mv knowledqe to Rosemary Teschmacher. I, Ann Shanklin, just nuts about boys, will ?anell Marshall my temper and poise. I, David Skelton, with such a good nature, Hill 3111 Hobson my girl, if he wants to date her. I, Dick Spaw, who drives a truck, Will to Allan Boyd my stroke of good luck. I, Max Swaim, co-star for the Box, Hill to Robert E. Lee my cleats and my socks. I, John Tofaute, with wit so keen, Will to Lenover some jokes that are clean. Compliments of: Rockville National Bank Parke Cafe I, Donald Vauters, the man of the hour, Will Bob Kulchar my Chevie, with all of its power. I, Bob Vincent, will the smile on m:.' face To Bob Sims, if it's no disgrace. I, Louise Wood, at the end of this tale , . Will Jerry Neidlinger my exams, now please don't fall. $$$ng WM 19M 23M 3W E ' 0M 91w Wax: 6w r77 .1 xx Wffgl MW Compliments of: E. E. Overpeck Smith's Clothing Store $$in The Iunior-Senior Prom The Junior-Senior Prom was held in the new gymnasium again this year. It was beautifully decorated with multicolored crepe paper and lilac entwined in white archways. The theme for the prom was. Stardust . Jimmy Adami's orchestra played beautiful music during the entire evening. Behind each music stand were colored lights which blended with the color scheme. Alberta Busenbark and Judy McMillin checked the coats; Dorothy Neet and Judy Humphrey served punch and cookies. The big event of the evening was the crowning of the queen, Pat Cover- dale, whose attendants were Lorabel Merry and Lucille Bohn. The queen and her escort led the Grand March.e Immediately following this a huge bunch of bal- loons containing fortunes were cut loose. There was a lot ofltime and hard work spent decorating and getting ready, for the prom. The excellent supervision and help of Mr. Adams and Mr. Holmes was greatly appreciated. The banquet was served by the class mothers. They chose the menu con- sisting of: fruit juice, turkev and dressing, parselv-potatoes, green beans, carrot sticks, celery, pineapple-carrot salad, hot rolls with butter, jellv and iced tea or coffee, ice cream and cake. The ice cream had fifty-one on one side and fifty-two on the other side. The welcoming speech was given bv John Tofaute, president of the junior class; the response as given bv Rav Harney, pres44ent of the senior class. Lorabel Merry read the class prophecv and Leon Bowman read the class will. We considered this the best prom and banquet ever given. Compliments of: John Alden Ford Sales Meadow Gold Milk SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY Whewl At last our Idols have left the hallowed halls of R.H.S. We, the lowly Juniors, hope to someday take their place. As the New Year, 1960, rolls in, let us take a sneak preview of the class of '52. Under the snow-covered roofs of Rockville, we see many little parties; but the majority of the Seniors have chosen this time to get together and reminisce about old times. It was decided to have the party at the New High School which has replaced Old Faithful . Ah, we just made it! The orchestra is under the direction of that famous band leader, Earl tJiveh Miller. of course his star is the hot drummer, Jerry McMillin. People claim that he can work out chemistry problems for his six little Neet children while trying to make a living playing. drums . Compliments of: McFaddin 8: McFaddin Seybold Insurance The World Wide Wobblers basketball team is here eating up the refreshments made by Martha Lang's tearoom. The team consists of: Dick Faust, star cen- ter; Max Swaim hearthrob of the feminine fans; Don Vauters, known for his lightning plays: Jim Noblitt, the world's slowest player-the reason-trying to get his size twelve feet into size nine shoes; and Dick Spaw, who has achieved the height of seven foot two. or the various happily married couples are: tall, dark, and handsome Dick Faust and his wife, the former Betty Rae Beatty, who has devised a dye for red hair; Drummer McMillin and his wife, Marilyn; and David Skelton, who is noted for his intelligence, and his wife, Betty. Phyllis Martin is baby-sitting with their sixteen children; therefore she is absent. The glamorous movie star Love L'amour, alias Pat Coverdale, is here with her companion and secretary, Anne Hiatt, who owns a motel in Nevada for gay divorcees. A group of reporters and photographers tell us that the handsome inter- nationally known lover has arrived-our own Rob Vincent. Eileen Burks is here with her fifth husband, who owns all of the oil wells west of California. Dick Bush and Floyd Griffin are still bachelors, sad to say. They own a large chain of grocery stores and know how much it costs to keep a wife. Pat Elinich couldn't be here tonight because she mixed the wrong chemicals and is still in the hospital. President John Tofaute, Secretary of State Rosemary Overpeck, and Sec- retary of Treasury Ann Shanklin sent their regardS. They just couldn't leave WaShington with the tax budget staring them in the face. It seems that Ann Compliments of: Lucas Auto Exchange M. B. Welch has lost a penny and is to be tried bv Supreme Court Justice Sue Mendenhall. Lucille Bohn and Donna Cundiff are traveling in a side show entitled The Long and Short of It . We watched Pat Jones demonstrate How To Get Rid of Freckles on a 30 TV set donated bv Vulti-Millionaire Glenn Hardy. Nancy Clary and Carol Deplanty were on the TV screen for an hour for the advertise- ment of Lady's Bubble Bath featuring Bubble Dancers. Jane Patterson then gave a speech on Why the American People Should Support the Dogcatcher's Children . Louise Wood is studying art in Gay Paree. She is said to be painting mod- els from Bill Nash's French Modeling Agency. Bill is considered a great judge of beauty due to experience in R.H.S. Elenore Rowsey sent us her love. Unfortunately, she is busy flying her , 9 little rocket around Mars. Wilma Purcell, her co-pilot, is taking a census of all men on Mars. Lorabel Merry is spending a quiet New Year's at home grading papers. I hear she dotes on little boys so she teaches in a boy's school. Here comes Joanna Reed Jones and husband Gene Jones. Joanna has had a hard time at Marshall; Gene has decided to become a race car driver and she has to make a living by typing death notices. She gives all of the credit to her fine, congenial typing teacher, Mr. Holmes. Here comes Phyllis Hudson, who now writes books. Her last book, The To- faute Story , is a smashing hit, and will soon be made into a movie. Bob Seward owns a huge h,000 acre farm and is late because, after a hard day making snow men for his three children, Glenda made him clean up the house and wash the dishes. One second-one-half second --l2:OO Happy New Year!!! I hope you enjoyed seeing what happened to the Seniors of '52, as we did. I just know I will wake up with a hangover; Martha must have spiked the punch. Compliments of: ScwauVs Dry Cleaning Beechwood Restaurant SENIOR CLASS HISTORY A great deal of time has passed since we entered the first grade. Our early school experiences are so far in the past that we remember very little about the first years, except that they were the war years. The eighth grade was our big year. Fortunately for us the tarade school was so crowded that we had to go to high school a year early. I don't think the teachers would appreciate the mention of crawfish and frogs which were brought to class so I will say that we were known as the meanest class in school-a title which most of us sought and deserved. That was the first year we got a taste of basketball. In the grade school tourney we won the County Championship by one point. Few of us will ever for- get that game. The next year, when we entered high school, we had to relinquish our title as the meanest class to the class of '53. The teachers had by now decided it was a stage through which all students passed. The next four years were filled with hard work for sone of us and a lot more fun for others. There were basketball and football games to go to, the Youth Center and shows to attend, and parties that were cooked up at a moment's notice or when some one's parents happened to leave home for the evening. These and many other activities filled our spare time. Our freshman vear was quite a shock to all concerned. The freshmen who went out for football were like so many teacups in a china shop with a mad bull. We grew used to the high school attitude and lapsed on into our sopho- more year. This year was comparatively uneventful, but we looked with envy upon the juniors. In the junior year we were busy working to make money for the Prom and senior class trip. It was a great deal of work but much fun. Compliments of: Parkview Restaurant Family Drive-In Theatre The Junior and Senior Prom came in May. Every night for two weeks before we cut and wound crepe paper with which to enclose the dance floor we had created in the new gymnasium. Our last year finally came. Even though we were glad to see LL come, I think most 6k us had secretly dreaded it. It was the climax of our school life. It was the big year. We had the best football team we had had in years. The night of Homecoming we had a parade three blocks long. We entered a float in the parade which was lucky enough to win first. When we won the Wabash Valley, we celebrated for two days. A parade of cars Fridav night and a bonfire, snake-dance, and a weiner roast on Saturday night were the high-lites of this event. The night of the Halloween Festival was one of the coldest nights of the year. Despite the cold we made more money than we ever had heretofore. After the festival, we went out to Dick Spaw's sale barn for a party with the left- over cokes and pies. Only nine graduated that had started previously in the first grade. These are Lucille Bohn, Eileen Burks, Nancy Clary, Dick Faust, Phyllis Hudson, Phyl- lis Martin, Jerry McMillin, Dick Spaw, John Tofaute, and Louise Wood. Most of us have our favorite memories. The crazy things the gang did and the parties we had. To each of us it means something different. I wonder what my classmates will be like and what they will be doing in the years to come as they happen to glance over the annual or remember 018 R.H.S. . Compliments of: Wimmer Insurance Cottrell Garage . Undersludies Compliments of: Box Cafe Taylor Shoe Shop Understudies President......................Robert Lee Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . .Tormny McMurtry Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dorothy Dickerson Treasurer....................Marilyn Neet The call for Mras was emitted throughout the nation. Thirty-four ambitious students took up the call and entered as Child Stars on the set in 10159. The were placed under the sound advice and supervision of the assistant directors, Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Anthis. September, 1950 marked their advance to Stand-ins. Thev were directed bv Mr. Williams. This year they further Droved themselves to be ready for advancement and become Understudies . We wish to thank Mr. Bereman for being our class sponsor. September ----Worked hard sellinrz at the football games. October 31 ---Sold at the Halloween Festival. November ----- Went to Paris to skating party, then to Clinton to eat spaghetti. Mav ---------- Held the banquet and best prom ever for the Class of 52 . Skelton,s Barber Shop Compliments of : Benton Tractor Sales Understudies BurnetUs Studio Lonefs Jewelry Compliments of; A B C 'S Athletic...........................................................Mr. Lawrence Brain.................................................................Mr. Sharp Clever...............................................................Mr. Thomas Diminutive............................................................Mr. Keefe Efficient.................................................c.........Mrs. Propes Friendly.......................................................;..Mrs. Van Huss Giggly............................................................Miss Overpeck Helpful...............................................u...................Homer Inquisitive........................................................Mr. Garrigus Jolly.................................................................Mr. Sharp Kind................................................................ . Bereman Lady-Killer..........................................................Mr. Holmes Musical..............................................................Miss Brown Neat..............................................................Miss Overpeck Optimistic.........................................................Mr. Overpeck Papa...............................................................Mr. Garrigus Quiet..................................................................Mr. Cray Reserved..........................................................Mrs. Collings Single................................................................Mr. Davis Thoughtful.........................................................Mr. Lawrence Unattached...........................................................Hr. Holmes Vital.................................................................Mrs. Bean Witty................................................................Mr. Thomas Xenomanic.........................................................Miss Overpeck Youthful...........................................................Mr. Overpeck Zestful...........................................................Mrs. Van Huss Compliments of : Lee's Grocery Tuttles Sland-ins Compliments of: Daniels 8: Marshall Bonomds Corner Store M E M 0 Stand-ins RI E S President.......................Jim Seip Vice-President.............Bill Hybarger Secretary.................Shirley Holler Treasurer..............Alberta Busenbark What were thev to do? In the fall of '50 R.H.S. Studio was about to be- gin another production, but they were severely short of Child Stars . Their talent scouts searched the countrv and found thirty-nine able-bodied students for the positions. Immediatelv they were placed under the direction of Mr. Anthis and Rr. Lawrence and soon proved invaluable. After a brief vacation, they came back to the Studio in the fall to help on another production. Due to their former success, they were placed under the superb direction of Mr. Davis and Mr. Lawrewce. Thev have shown many times what thev can do, and we know that they will be doing even better in the future. They wish to thank Mr. Davis and Mr. Lawrence for being their class sponsors o Hiqh-lites October---Hay ride and weiner roast. October---The Halloween Festival. Compliments of : Tofaute's Rexall Store Parke County hdaytag Sland-ins 5 Grocery 1 Chezem Billiard Hall Fielder Compliments of. M E M 0 R I E S w Rockville Cafeteria second year for the operation of the Grade School Cafe- This year is the teria. We are very proud of our new cafeteria for it has proved a god-send for those who eat there regularly. Especially is it appreciated by those who live in the countrv and formerly brought their lunches. The efficient and commendable wav in which the Cafeteria has been run is realized by all. Special days and holidays have always been celebrated in our cafeteria by meals of amazing qualitv. Thanksgiving and Christmas meals always consisted of turkey and all the trimmings. Mrs. Clarence Bowman, Mrs. Pearl Doan, Mrs. Raymond Grafton, and Mrs. Warren E. Timberlake, our cooks, merit all the credit for the delicious meals served in our cafeteria this year. Parents of those who eat regularlv at the cafeteria this year were given a chance to come and eat at the cafeteria and to voice their suggestions and criticisms. In this wav we are striving for improvements. In our opinion this year's cafeteria was one of the best and we hope that it continues in the fine manner it has thus far gone. Compliments of: Tofauteis Rexall Store Parke County Rdaytag -b-A EZWM We, the Seniors of 1955, dedicate our book to Mr. Thomas in deep apprecia- tion of his sincere interest in the acheivements and progress of the youth of Rockville. Senior Class Compliments of: BATTYS SERVICE TED BONOMO ANNUAL STAFF We, the annual staff, have endeavored to bring to the readers of this book a pictorial account of a typical school year in Rockville High School. It is our sincere hope that the events highlighted by the contents of this annual will become your MEMORIES of tomorrow. Compliments of: ROX Hl-LITES ,2 Compliments of: CORNTHWAITE BUICK C0. Compliments of: ROX HI-LITES Child Stars Compliments of: Parke State Bank Parke County Garage EWKCJER Child Stars President........................Jim Lee Vice-President..................Joe Seip Secretary...................Dorothy Meet Treasurer....................Ilah Gambee Screen tests were given September, 1951. Our Producers were looking for new faces to replace the ones who had reached higher grades. Forty-eight child-stars were signed to replace these people. Some of these child-stars ere destined to ro ?orth into the studio and reach the top. Others may fade by the wa side and fail to complete the job Set be;ore them. Watch for greater achievement from these people in the coming years. We wish to thank Mr. Overpeck for beinn our class sponsor this year. Hiqh-Lites September--- Rhynies enter Hieh School. October ----- Entered a float in Homecoming Parade. November----Cur skatine partv at Paris, Illinois. - liments of: Swaim 8L Branson Ccmp Rockville Tribune Child Stars Compliments of: Swaim 81 Branson Reifs Beauty Box Freshman Football Our little Pebbles , the Freshman, had a short football season winnjzw two games from Cayuga and 1051an two to Perrysville. Although the team broke even, they got plenty of experience for our future team in 3.3.8. The Pebbles were coached by Mr. Lawrence and T'r. Davis and are looking forward to next, year' 5 season. The scores were: Box 18 Perrysn'lle 32 Box 6 Cayuzra 0 Box 8 Perrysville 2h Box 18 fiayuqa E- Compliments of: Woodyes Skelgas Parke County Oil Company M E M 0 R l E S I w -.:-1::-ura.-;-V-wv: . . , ., Freshman Basketball The fresh an basketball season was a profitable one, winning six games out of nine. The team played most of their games away. They are coached by r. Davis and Mr. Lawrence. The freshman cheer leaders, who deserve a lot of crndit, are Betty Smith an Joan Seward. The scores were: Rox LO Roachdale 18 30x 30 New Market 28 Box L3 Brazil AS Rox 28 Newport b2 Rox 21 New Market 20 Rox LO Mecca 30 Rox 16 Clinton 33 Box 37 Brazil 56 Rox 33 Williamsport 18 Complimenfs of: Battfs Garage BalPs Flower Shop ee Memories HOMECOMING Our lovely Homecoming Queen, Miss Marilyn Neet, is shown here with her two very pretty attendants, Miss Anne Hiatt and Miss Betty Beatty. whe 1 girls were chosen by the votes of the football team. Compliments of: Shell Service A 8: M4Cleaning Extras Compliments of: Battfs Garage Cut Price Clothing Store Extras There are 129 extras assisting the R. H. S. directors this year. Fifty- two were here for the first time. They were shown thrcugh the studio by Mrs. VanPuss, .Vr. Thomas and Mrs. Brown. They have proved themselves worthy of mother contract for next year. October----Entered float in Homecoming parade. ?'tovember----Started basketball practice. February---Won County Basketball trophey. Compliments of : Goodman-Dellekamp G. C. Murphy Extras ,.,- v,. Ah 1' . n 0 .m S .3 mm hm mB GS hum .lu MR .r. 0 Compliments EIGHTH GRADE BASKETBALL The 1951-52 edition of the Rox Pebbles enjoyed a very suc0essful season, winning thirteen and losing three games. The total score for the Box was 559 to 38h points for the opposition. The Pebbles scored an upset in the Parke County Grade Tourney by defeating the Mecca Arabs 33-31 in the last L8 seconds of the champ- ionship game on March 7. Bellmore was beaten 51-12 on Tuesday night while the Greene boys lost 32-21 in the Seni-Finals on Thursday to the Box. This was the fifth consecutive championship for the grade team. Compliments of : Jessup's Cleaning Clearwater 8: McCarty Football eumplimcntu of: Ferguson Lumber Company 1-: .1 t -A it. fair ali'.-. Paul R. Lawrence, coach of the Wabash Valley Champions, with tains, Jerry McMillin and Dick Faust. A AA his co-cap- D. Spaw , J- Noblitt Compliments of: Ferguson Lumber Company , Rox Win Valley The Rockville Rex had a very successful season in football this year by taking the Valley Thahpionship. This year's team was made up of a group of boys who played football for the love of playing, and it was revealed in their efforts. Thev completed the season with six wins and one defeat. The tcah was led by Faust in the scorin: department, who completed the seeson with 121 points. He was followed by Swaim at the other halfback position, who crossed the goal line for 97 points. These two boys held first and second positions in the conference scoring. The quarterback position was filled by chillin-his steady play kept the team in top running order through- ou: the year. The offensive line was composed of Noblitt and Hybarger. These two boys were outstandinz blockers and pass receivers. HcKurtry was adequately Filling the center position until he was forced to quit because of an injury. Hob Lee then took over very competently for the remainder of the season. The defensive unit was perhaps the best in the Valley as they held the opponents to 108 points in seven games. The defensive line was flanked by Voblitt and Sewers. The center was protected by Hchllin and Skelton. The defensive half- backs were Vc'urtrv and Vauters, with Skelton or Swaim at the safety position. Faust and Boblitt gained All-Valley honors and KcTilLih. a second team position: but the whole team must be congratulated for their fine showing. Compliments of: Thompson's Grocery Jaco's School Supply $ q f m: x m; 3. .. w- . X ,!3 .Mr 5 k i I ; .l 1 1 ' ,., , , ,M , k a .h'..1c.;-r- .--... R. Gordon D. Faust - - T MCMqurv J. Noblitt w . G. Lenover J' MCLlllln Compliments of: Uerff Jones B. Hybarger 13- Skelton B. Sewers M Swaim D. Vauters Compliments of: Hillcrest Filling Station M E M 0 R I E S HOM ECOMING The bonfire this year was the largest. ever recalled in Rockville High School. The wood was gathered and piled bv several of the boys on the after- noon preceding the bonfire. A dummy representing an Attica player was burned at the peak of the bonfire. After several yells were given around the huge bonfire, all the students followed the cheer leaders up town on a truck carry- ing the traditional homecoming bell. The snakedance was formed at the corner of High and Varket streets. This was the longest snakedance in R.H.S. his- tory. Two of the feature events of the snakedance were entering the Ritz Theater and circling the courthouse. At the close of the snakedance a circle was formed at the startin: point. The close of the snakedance was symbolic of R.P.S. school spirit by singing the muchaloved Hoekville Hinh School Song . The Homecoming was a success from the start of the longest parade in his- torv to the thrillinq end of the football game. The parade contained floats from the class of 1C0? to the Class of 1952. The perfect ending of the evening N85 the victory of the Box over Attica LS-R. Compliments of: Upp's Studio 8: Camera Shop Basketball Compliments of: Noblitfs Hatchery Cliff Davis, coach of the Parke County Champion basketball team diagram- .. ing one of his pet plays. . M. Cree ne J. Neidlinqer J essuws Cleaning - ' l t of : Comphrren S Clearwater 8: McCarty Rox Win ounty The Fockville Rox of this vear were no lender in the novice class. They were experienced: a veteran squad made up of last year's varsity. The season not off to a slow start. The Box began to make a marked improvement as the season prowressed. As the New Year's tournament came around, the Box took the nod over the favorei Yecca team and gained prestige in losing a highly touted Rosedale crew in an overtime by one pOlFt. The team continued to make a no- ticed improvement. In the county tournament they knocked off Wellmore, Tangier, e21 in the final game, took the county crown from the favored Rosedale tear. M'is is the first time in five years that the 301 have taken this covete? title. The season record indicated that the Rox were an up and down team, playing their best ball in tourney competition. This year's squad was made up of five seniors, four juniors, and three sophomores. This indicates that the Box will have a team next year that will carry on the fine tradition of past teams. Several of this year's team gained All County mention. M. Swaim made the first team, and Noblitt, McHurtry, and F. Swaim made All County second team. Conxplhnents of: PJothfs liatchery 1 r1 ah-ll- - D. Rritton J. Buchanan m. Mcf'furtry J. I'eison J. Tlobliit J. Noblitt P. Personett Compliments of: Morris Daugherty J. McMillin Lenover I. n Lee R Hudson J. Hobson B. Swaim M. Swaim F. Snaw D. Seip Dr. Welch J. Compliments of: CHEER LEADERS The cheer leaders this year consisted of three girls-Lucille Bohn, a sen- ior, Alberta Busenbark, a sophomore, and Dorothy Neet, a freshman. It was the first year for each of these girls as varsity cheerleader. Their uniforms at the beginning of the season consisted of white corduory slacks, and blue V-neck sweaters. They varied their costumes with blue cord- uory skirts. At the tournament they were very fortunate in having new outfits. They were blue strait skirts with four kick-pleats and blue jackets with bat- winged sleeves. The collars and cuffs were white. All the cheer leaders earn a big hand of praise for their loyal and faith- ful following of the team. They have worked hard and often. As a result this year's cheering section and cheer leaders were the best ever. Dorothy, Alierta, and Lucille would like to thank Mrs. VanHuss for her in- valuable assistance dvrinr the wear. Compliments of : Uppis Studio 8: Camera Shop Compliments of: Hunnicutt Jewelry Security Loan Company The Passing Parade Y-Teens President....................Nancy Clary Vice-President..............Doris Cooper Secretary..............Dorothy Dickerson Treasurer....................Pat Elinich Our formal initiation was held in the assembly on NoVember 2. The fol- lowing evening a supper was given for the new members. The monevhmakinz projects of the vear were selling candy at the Halloween Festival and giving a Winter Time Waltz. The dance was held in the high school gym. The queen and attendants were chosen by penny votes. The queen was Jane Patterson and the attendants were Shirlev Holler and Mary Jane Thomas. The charity projects consisted of caroling for the old folk's home and giving clothes to needy children. Our sponsor for the first semester was Mrs. Collings and for the second semester, Mrs. Noblitt. We would like to express our appreciation for their help and guidance throughout the year. Compliments of : Banta's Abstract Office President.....................Hobert Lee Vice President.........Cliston Coverdale Secretary......................Hax Swaim Treasurer..................David Skelton The purpose of the Ui-Y is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community, the high standards of Christian character. The Hi-Y added ten boys as new members this year making a total of twenty- two boys in the club. A formal initiation was held in the chapter room. We sold at the Hallowe- en Festival. The club wishes to thank Mr. Thomas our able sponsor of this year for his advice and co-operation. Compliments of: Askinis Service Station National Honor Society President...................John Tofaute Vice-President............Jerry McMillin SeCretarV...............Betty Rae Beatty The National Honor Societv held election of officers on November 29, 1951. The new pledqes were present making the total number enrolled nearly twenty. We decided to order the pins for the ten members and we decided to continue selling pencils as our moneymakinq project. We also decided to have our in- itiation at a latter date. The old members are: John Tofaute, Jerry McMillin, David Skelton, Rettv Rae Beatt , Donna Cundiff, Sue Mendenhall, Lorabel Merry, Rosemary Overpeck, Patricia Elinich, Joanna Reed, and Ann Shanklin. The new members are Tommy HcMurtry, Marilyn Meet, Rosemary Teschmacher, Sharon Stutler, Mary Jane Thomas, Barbara Martin, Doris Cooper, Dorothy Dickerson, and Jane Patterson. Mr. Keefe has been appointed our capable sponsor this year. Compliments of : Grab-It-Here ROCKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BAND President..............Rosemary Overpeck Vice-President............Tommy McNurtry Secretary...................Marilyn Meet Treasurers.................Lorabel Merry Dorothy Dickerson Reporter............Rosemary Teschmacher The band of 1951 and 1952 consisted of fifty members. There are ten sen- iors in band: John Tofaute-clarinet, Lucille Bohn and Lorabel Merry -flutes, Earl Miller, Floyd Griffin, and Wilma Purcell-bass horns, Jerry McMillin-drum, Phillis Hudson-alto clarinet, Joanna Heed-trombone, and Rosemary Overpeck-cor- ne . The band marched at every home football game. On Homecoming night the band led the parade to the football field and made a double spiral using lights. At the half the band formed a V for victory and a heart for the queen. The band also played at all home basketball games. The District Rand Contest was held here on April 19, 1952. The band was under the direction of Mr. Ezra Overpeck. Compliments of: Branson Funeral Home Chorus On December 22, thirteen seniors received pins for participating in the chorus activities for the past four wears. Those receiving awards were: Betty Rae Beattv, Lucille Bohn, Nancy Clary, Donna Cundiff, Pat Jones, Phyllis Mar- tin, Rosemary Overpeck, Wilma Purcell, Elenore Rowsev, Ann Shanklin, Dick Spaw, John Tofaute, and Louise Wbod. The chorus would like to thank Miss Brown for her leadership and consid- eration during the past year. They would also like to thank Judith Humphrey for doinz such a fine th as the anvompanist for the year. We greatly apprec- iated Mr. Overpeck's help when LESS Brown was unable to conduct the chorus. Compliments of : Hillcrest Filling Station Chorus The chorus has been very successful this past year. Because of the large enrollment there were two mixed choruses. The group gave a program on December 22 for the student body. They pre- sented a variety of old and new Christmas Carols. The chorus also sang at the Baccalaureate Services this year. A triple trio composed of members of the chorus same, at the installation for officers of the Rainbow Girls Organization. Compliments of: Rockville Ice House Future Farmers of America President...........Bob Seward Vice-President......Paul Ellis Secretarv.............Jim Seip Treasurer.....David Clodfelter Reporter.........John Overpeck Sentinel...........Bob Kulchar The bows in the Rockville chapter have worked hard this past year to carrf out the primarv aim of the F.F.A. namely, to develop agriculture leadership, co-operation, and citizenship. This fall we initiated six members of the freshman agricultural class into the Green Hand degree of F.F.A. There are fifteen members in the Rock- ville chapter of F.F.A. The club has entered into several activities this fall. Several boys at- tended the district meeting at Clav Citv. We had a stand at the Fall Festival and an imitation of Green Hands. We have also had a ?.F.A. chapter dance. We wish to thank Mr. Rereman for his fine co-operation with the F.F.A. and agriculture class. Compliments of : Stevenson Lumber Company GirPs Athletic Association President...................Lucille Bohn Vice President..............Doris Cooper Treasurer..................Donna Cundiff Secretary..............Dorothy Dickerson Sponsor............Yrs. Phyllis Van Huss The object of G.A.A. is to stimulate participation in girl's athletics and to promote good ideals in health and sportsmanship. Vembership is open to all girls in high school. Points are obtained in organized and unorganized activities. Also ach- ievement tests are given for points. Several girls went to the G.A.A. camp at Columbus, Indiana. In the G.A.A. class basketball trouney the juniors were the winners as they beat the freshman in an overtime 33-31. Compliments of: Stevenson Lumber Company V Iz'oruin 7 ' y; 541;.;1; Ef:: i'zk -h'ryfn 43;.- E L- Tndustrious Students COHHthents 0 Dr. Harstad 3 Everyone is confused Vost- ly freshmen. 4 Boys start looking around For new irls 10 Flue Fondav- ll Dottie i5 haDDY- Porter goi home from hhe hosoival- l7 Soph. swoon over Jim Uplson. 18 yr, Holmes eats an apple in tz'pim class. 24 r. qolmes makes a flvinz trip to Terre Haute in Ger- trude. 25 Will H. final- ly gets brace- let........... . WED THU FRI 31 First day of schoolll ant Williamsporu..- 38-6 . 5 6 7 p . veryone ls Qeat Perrys- very worrled ville 32-lb-- a?out Perrys- Hurray!1! ! v111e ballzane maker predicts ?ain.... II 13 14 d?4n Hvervone de- cides to wear gold cord. :Seniors 1 Happy Day--We 'icate annua o won our game against Cayuga I9 20 21 U o . E'aX 0. CW, 7 E 1tors trv to . . ,e S LOUd Dep ses- . ' klssed 1n as- 51 r p t mlck annual on ,or ;00un sembly. b 1 . a1- game. mover. 26 27 28 A AV . V - . . .John T. plays Joanne 396d Hon football the part of spills COT' 1ame over Cov- Samson. rection fluid jnqton ........ all over her 5h-0----- dresstltll C'Implimenls of: Eazxmwa ocergr 5011an t'; A e alnrh! 'r Mbba! Nubha! : Compliments of: Hapnv Fans! Joe Propes TO MESH WED l ?.F.A. Boys 90 to Richmond--- Rell gets stuckllill 2 Hr. Tolin takes Beremans place. 3 Holmes lets Seniors off to work on float- under-classmen raise stink!!! Turns cold---- Minter coats come out of 9 Tonner Swaim's bicycle---mvs- teriously ap- pears on flar- 10 Happy day--- report cards come out..... moth balls. ?CTeXI! F-Ball prac- 'Zocial 5801-1T- 7.7.!1. vch- tice starts. :tV man Vi51t3 iOA ----- iors ?ivics class.. have party Hi-Y dinner. toolllli Sooh. parfv--- Rand other's ;very one froze to dinner. anxious for death. vacation to start. 3ureka----Vash Seniors order- Everyone fre- stays awake ed announce- ezes at all davllll ments---anOT- QALL BANQUETIX Halloween Fes- tival. Spaw has barn party FRI 4 .7 Everyone get- mino ready for pep session and snake dance. 5 Seniors get first on float Won Homecominz game P'ainst Attica--a7-7I! :11 Vad scramb1w to zet school paper out n tire. 218 A TWlee - houses iouslv. 12 30x beat Cay- uca---win Val- . ley--celebrate 4 with a big bon-fire and snake dance. i519 Seniors order- ed caps and gownstxlllTora fum....... 25 TVacation ------ Teacher's Tn- :stitute. 26 Vacacion ------ Teacher's 3- stitute. Iak I whey MIN TUE 7 5 6 Junior class Sad day, we napty. had school. ' Not enough snowtlill 12 12.! Several Senior - V . m w H sklp school to .rs qt USS collects men- go to the , A Flinton and nies 1n 2nd qrazil foot- hour assgmbly. ball game. 19 zo Hers biue Senior class ion av .ox V - party Umrkej lost to Attiga snnoer !!! Sat. Night--n? ' E -3b... 26 27 Seniors had play practice Fi f+h hour tj?- which was in- pin? Class terrupted by starts loosin Nancy and Hit- 37 from Praies A11 Yozzed out 2 . . 1219. EMBE WED TFIIII FRI l. TOGaV Senicx girls wear no makeup and dressed in all. different sha- des of green. 2 Fresnman and Y-Teens hold parties....... E7 Etill snowing- Noe Bush makes a business brip to the foice. Practice for Armistice Day program to be given Monday.. 9 Heat ?reene TWp.--uF-u2.. L4 Elobe-Trotter: nut on an exm nibition ballm ?;J BIT? 6 TWO Tlybozfs invade PeCk'S slumm ggr party!!! Eighth grade basketball 3ame.......... l6 Juniors rec- eived their rings. Last ballqane---36- 72... II. 6ix weeks test imburqer che- ese is put be- nind the radi- ator.......... Eli! .Hooray---Vaca- tion!!! 23 Thanksziving Vacation... l8 ---1 Tappr Dav..3em sort cards ome out. 2.9 u Football hows. receive foot- ball aWards and UTO-DhC-v. 30 u. ., . LOK VS a N. ave- land LF-Lj .g L'J -. Creampuf - 4 n V; W Where's Rev? DECEM MON TUE WED 3 Rain today and seniors tramp- ed out to Christmas play practice. 4 Lost Record. 5 T?. Holmes loses bet aFcnt A.C. W. ani B'dale ballzame. 10 Shirley and Max write note all day. 11 Phyllis, Sonna and aettj; Rae decorated typ- ing room ------ Lost to Otter Creek. 12 New fad---Cirl wear bracelets made ou1 of boys7 rings.. l7 JnOWXXXSnOWIXI Get the drift? Snows hard, everyone gets stuck some play hookeyll l9 Dates are being maie for Prom next fay! 24 utarted dec- nr-atiug f0? daucp. 25 Pappy Day ------ Santa came last nightll 26 ?Layed Brazil and lost-Au-jj 31 Jane P . has New Year's Party. Everyone has fun. $ 7 I 1enda and W05 Pill Sahib? ' L xchanwe notes aecides go e ween Class, wear a sylrt at noon!!! 3 1:14 J... . . Lost the cap eenlOTS QlVe off radiator Ihristmas play in 7nalish Played Kin;- man-w'.-.'Ofl-'- ' Free show everyone ex- chanjos rifts. -. ?h;,. 37 28 4 Eii. 'v r'w7 Started decor- kc WbOw , 15 S eqt L. F: - .. ating for JP ttlah Cid; ch uecorauln: for a ' dance that night....... -... Hail to Jane our Queen J I JAN TUE T i ew Vear's ?lassic Tramp led Mecca AQ-- '2'? 1h r. ?olmes burns off a wart in ?'keep in; class... neat Ferrys- xille hCaLE... We're out to win the court l4 Everyone crawu . . wing for exair Executlox Day i except freSL whichever way a man. vou mean it. 21 22 ,1 W Xe won thh TOUVTY! Everk- nho Hearse!!! chillp u iS P Odie!!! 0L. 2.8 Vonday ;cold, dreary, fog?y, damp, iay..... 29 . Cold.-2O below UA WED THU FRI r. 3 4 . 'T + MR 3 a --Rack 38nuors sel- ??Seu Perr o- - . r - O '7 CD school 1vw' tjcbets 31119 $ 7,... q;q1I! Or :yq purghp HO're out to let? 21w. 2'1 5159 5701115 .... ...-.4 ired dav for . . e ce? aiw Jmm Nohlztt Several covs 7' . p A mgy 3rd non tears pants, :0 to Pellmore ; MK a,b- ' m and Jerrv V. vs. Wallace mrs. qdell , . becomes a same to see oart. last comm t'f' ,;+F warCY.V. seamstress. 4.e ljlon. 7 1f? 113 Several of fin '0; yvvjlle beat Holmes R'keep- Liam Tellmore LO-BO ping class co- h N397 in tho :ournev lapsed from not,facultk ' experiment in HF : 1 'rjns Chem class. 2.4 25 ' port cards come out Chem ?obert Lee M flass is still still afraid gibasi half: copying Jr. to take his ceie: ggit;el- rls beat Sr. report card '. :irls in homellll gasketball g1 31 Bhotzie wears n J - - . DeanS' under hunlor Rbrls Tormal.. ave a SECret MON 4 Yeather cold dismal b wot. 5 Nothing spe- cial today. 6 To one feels very well. Can't decide whether it's Spring Fever or Flu. ll Discoveredlllt Towels were snatched from girl's dress- inv rooms at ?lintnn. After the game.TskI 12 Everyone is anxiously pas- sing Valentine greetings when the teacher's heads are turned. 13 Some Certain nerson decides 5he likes stu- dent teachers. T wonder who it could be??? 18 Joe Bush was seen with Gwer Nartin. Rip Romancellhmm?? 19 Hr. Beremar requests th? Chem class to please stor copying. 20 Two Seniors missing from the horrith mean hallowedh hall of R.U.S.4 25 Weird smells come from chem class. 26 Frankie Swarm falls out of his chair in the assembly. 27 Everyone is hoping We Will beat Hillsdale in the Sec- tionai. FRI 50Ph- have secretlllllllt 7 r. Overpeck wcts rathex angry at Johr mo?auto. Jr. class me- eting Prom planned and decided upon.. 15 Rox plays last 50h9 nled fawc with Rellmore. 79 lost. !?. iris haiw looks bleached 'T wonder why :it didn't taka oon the boys?? 22 Senior C1 53 practices class play. 28 The Bi? Day. 29 we're all sort of glum.Hills- dale won AQ-LR ?ontentmentT . 7 ' aplx Smoke house.. MA MON TUE 3 Grade school tourney begins 4 Rox are vic- tors!!! 10 Blue Vonday! ll School is un- usually nois; today.... l7 John T. teach- es Chem class. 18 Senior boys are looking for 311, 24 Baseball prac- tice today. 25' Sun shines! 31 Annual editors bet Hr. Holmes concerning the deadline. E RCH WED THU FRI 5 .....J Mt's quiet at school. The eighth graders are tired af- zer last nites games. 6 Jr. girls 2Sr. girls battle fdr GAA bas- ketball title. 7 Rex are win- ners again! 5 years. .2 ---u Test Day! Poor Seniors in Shem class. 13 Rosemary T. is getting blond- er. 14 Coaches Ras- ketball game. Parke wins! lQ arents 2 1eacheer bas- :etba11 yame. Darentvs win2 20 Jr.'s flunk Chem test! No help from teacher! 21 Teachers sleep in study hall 365i: gauJ Everybody is on the ball ;oday. Includ- ,ng the ants. 27 Everyone is looking for- ward to East- er Vacation. 28 Everyone has Spring fever! CE a? v'M IJ' v Junior --+ cow??? Compliments of: Foslev Implements MIN TUE WED E Seniors meet deadline to send the Mem- ories in.EverV one sighs with relief. 2 Seniors dress have rehear- sel for class play. No one needs to PTaC' tice knee- knocking . 7 There did John and Vobby get those shootin' irons? ance V.,VitZY S.Thmyl.2 Shirley H. are known as the Dirty pour . 9 Vr. Holmes and Vitzie have a discussion a- bout Hick Spaw 14 Spring Vaca- tion. 15 Rain today! 16 Tani is prac- zicing 57rd on . Tusic fov con- I test... ? 21 22 23 or late date. Can't tell. Mr. Garrigus' Pennies still Lost Pecord.. office is full fly throuph of discipline the air in the problems. assembly. 28 29 30 G. Lenover ggt He 2G.L.2 seem Larry Thomas to sleep 1n to be more a- holds a Cheg. class. wake todav. strange girl's Sprlng Fever ' hand. Tskll ! L THU FRI 3 .- Treview of play in As- sembly. A Riot every Senior has his first night jitters. 4 Last night of the class play Critics pro- nounce it a succvqs. Mr. Holmes has a late Short- hand lesson. 11 Spring Vaca- tion. l7 Sophomore ------ 'party Dry clothes were taken in case of some early swimmers 18 Clinton plays baseball here. Summer must be here after all 24 Three ------ day vacations are still in Vogue 25 Decorations-- for Prom are ordered. $ 312 Huddle Compliments of: Dr. Richard and Dr. Joe Bloomer MON $ 5 Juniors start decorating for prom. 6 Freshman's---- fancy turns to thoughts of love or get- ting out of sch001 12 l3 8AA girls Chorus pre- warned against pares for Bac- breaking win- callaurate. dows in soft- ball. 19 20 Beginning of Half tve Senior week. SChOOl 15 still tired--- after effects of prom 26 Senior Class starts for Chicago. 27 dirls fall off boat into Lake Michiqan. WED THU FBI 1 2 Juniors are Tt seems as if trying t0 get some want to plans tangled play Hockey, and untangled others do- for the Drow. I . Z.- 8 I 9 Sophomores---- n - ,, cc . Chem class oen;0fs are a.ver.wa hlng needs another countlng the frantlc Jr.'s explosion Jays. decide not to become Jr.'s. 114 15 16 Last minute It seems like Prom Whew1Jr.s bids to the 7th 9th finally fin- Prom Boy, they g?aders are ished . are last min- flnally learn- ute. ing not to run in 2.2 23 ment-- ?roanl 9emes- Hommence lad ter tests. Senior night. some 5 ; - some sad. 28 29 ' I'll. . , I IIIIII . ..... Seniors con- Se.ior t red.... elude class F 3 i trip. 1m t M w 1:275 8 Volume 6 Number 12 Rockville High School, Rockville PROMPTNESS Promptness is that much noticed charac- teristic of getting work done on thne and getting places at the exact time. Promptness thing each one sho' about is Sheet an; E t ta on :ta roh Wh. schoo you w; work OK- When CIKF job to f new empl your past you getting time or certain nap, company on 1 is very ess. - the new emoloyer when hiring a new employee. Some people when they are getting a real good job will lose it because of not being at work on time every morning or not getting the employers work done on time. This shows that promptness is one of the most essential hings for a success in life. 1.75? e1 V Compliments of: Dr. Koenig February 22,1952 taff coloe d was well military tjctics. is best .k Goncril tivsoe hit BIRTHDAYS War as np Feb. 26 Earl Deplant Feb. 26 E. Def1 Feb. 27 Jerr ft , i ,z e Feb. 28 V X .vlCC proceed- Jown as a gen- nnd stntnqmnn h$n , EDITOR-Betty R. Beatty BUSINESS MANAGER-Jo- anne Reed . GOSSIP EDITOR-Donna A Washington Ls mnmiff N of the immortal REPORTERSm--Lucille men who wrote his name Bohn, DorothyIHpk- in the pages OF hiS- erson, Mitzie Shela- tory. He iwas- 'flr?t to, Karen !kmsen, 1n war ano. flrst 1n Rose Ann Beatty, and hearts of his country- Mary Ann Bradfield. 171011.! He was born at FEATURE EDITORS-Ann Froiericksburg, Va. in Shanklin, Phyllis 1723 son of a well-to- Martin, and Cnenn do planter. He had fmrdy. ltttle formal oducq- CLASS NEWS-Jane pat- t;or1 en? he took 111$ terson, Robert Lee, first loo at 17 as a Beaudette Seward, surveyer. For seven and Chyla Gerrian your: he served under SPORTS-Lucille Bohn Gonergl Braddock 1n and Lorabel Merry. , the French and Indian STUDENT POLL--Dottie Dickerson Rox Hi-Lites Producers Editors-Phyllis Anne Hudson Rosemary Overpeck J erry 1chillin The editors of this year's Tfemories have been busy all year on this ?dition. They have had co-operation from everyone. Ann Shanklin was our ef- ?icient business manager. Max Swain. and David Skelton were Sports editors. John Tofaute and Lorabel ?Ierry were outstanding in their job as advertising: managers. 111'. Upp took the pictures. Wewis'n to thank VI. Holmes for his invaluable help and inspiration. Compliments of: Coca-Cola The seniors wish to thank these annual . A M Cleaners Askins Service Station Ball's Flower Shop Ranta's Abstract 0f?ice Barnes Mortuarv Batty's Garage Beechwood Restaurant Benton Tractor Sales Blue Room Restaurant Bonomo's Corner Store Branson Funeral Home Rranson's Insurance Burnett's Studio Canter's Grill Carl Asburv Chezem Billiard Hall Clark Regal Store Clearwater and NcCartv Drugs Coca-Cola Cottrell Garaie Cornthwaite Buick Sales Cut Price Clothinz Sales Daniels Marshall Dr. Koenig Dr. Tibbe: Dr. Welch 3. E. Overpec? Ensev Chevrolet Familv Drive Inn Ferguson Lumber Companv Fielder's Grocerw G. C. Murphv Goodman-Dellekamp Grab-It-Here Hammock's Service Station Hartman's Service Station Hiatt Hoosier Court Hillcrest Service Station Hunnicutt Jewelrv Jack Vincent Jaco's School Suppl? Jessup's Cleaning John Alden Ford Sales Lee's Grocerv Loney's Jewelrv Lucas Auto Exchanre Martin Cleaners M. B. 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