Smithsburg High School - Leopard Yearbook (Smithsburg, MD)

Text from Pages 1 - 86 of the 1919 volume:

NINETEEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY “Zfc (ttlefanae” PUB LUSHED BY THE .JUNIOR CLASS OF THE SMITHSBURG UIC.1I SCHOOL SMITHS!� RG, MARYLAND VOLUME II ANNO DOMINI, 1919 Jf orctuorb Melange! Composed by amateurs in the craft But offered as a record of things held dear— Of shadows, shades of things, and tears and frowns, And troubles countless, sleepless nights and such Brought forth into the sunlight, seasoned well. With smiles, anticipations, memories Garnished with our hopes, (), reader dear! Take and taste; but if you like it not, If 'tis too rarely seasoned or too much, '1 oo hot, too cold; if scorched, not cooked enough, Or if you dreamed ’twould be like something else— Remember, gentle reader, how ’tis served, For in truth it is the serving of a thing. The spirit in which ’tis given after all. That makes you like it much or like it not, Tis served with friendship, garnished o'er with love 1 is made up of school days’ hopes and joys. So reader, take a cup, take and try. And drink a long, long life to Sinithsburg High! 3 “£ ur Class Sponsor” Rev. J. Stewart Hartman, A.M. To whom the Class of 1920 respectfully dedicate the volume of “ The Melangeas an evidence of our lore and devotion for his u'ords of encouragement, and his loyal support of every community interest. 4 $iograpf)ttal tutcf) of fteb. tetoart Hartman J STEWART HARTMAN was horn on January 7, 180.7, on his father’s • farm near Littlestown, Pa. 11 is the son of George W. and Eliza- beth M. Hartman {nee Durboraw). He spent his early life on the farm and attended the rural school until about fifteen years old. He was confirmed after having received careful catechetical instructions by the Rev. 1). N. Dittmar, pastor of Redeemer's Reformed Church, Littles- town, Pa. When he finished his training in the country school he entered Preparatory School at Gettysburg, Pa. He graduated from Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg, Pa., in 188.7. In early life he decided to enter the Christian Ministry—therefore, on the completion of his college course, he entered Theological Seminary of the Reformed Church at Lancaster, Pa., from which institution he was graduated in 1888. Shortly after his graduation, he was called to become pastor of the Reformed Church of New Holland, Pa., where he was ordained. On June 7. 1888, he was united in marriage with Miss Ella M. Flickinger, of Littlestown, I’a., by Rev. I). N. Dittmar, in the Redeemer’s Reformed Church. His second field of labor was in the Second Reformed Church of Harrisburg, Pa., of which church he became pastor in 1891. He had a very successful pastorate in Harrisburg, during which he assisted in organizing the St. John’s Mission, which has become one of the most active congregations in that city. In 1899, he accepted a call to the Reformed Church of Silver Run, Maryland. He was successful in building up the congregation at Silver Run and in enlarging its influence for the good in the community by thoroughly adapting himself to rural community life and taking the lead in advancing, in a practical way, the interests of those members of his church engaged in agriculture, a fact which led to prominence in the State Grange, of which organization he was the Chaplain and on the Executive Committee. In 1907, he accepted the call of the Reformed people of Woodstock, Virginia. After serving them most faithfully for nearly two years, he was challenged and elected by the Potomac Synod to the Superintendency of the George W. and Agnes Hoffman Orphanage, which at that time 5 was scarcely more than contemplated. Tie had the privilege of beginning and putting into good working order on a sound basis and in a practical manner that interest which promises to become one of the most important and useful institutions of the church. Tie cared for that pioneer work and labored there successfully and efficiently for more than seven years. His faithful wife, whose ability as matron and whose maternal instinct contributed so much to the comfort of the children placed under their care, had oversight of the domestic side, and so devotedly and affection- ately mothered the children that she was commended by all visitors of the Institution. Together they cared for and fostered the young lives that in those early days could be of no material help to them in the way of assisting in work of the Institution, but who have since developed into individuals, some of whom are able to occupy good positions in life and others are still in the Institution. When he resigned to take up pastoral work at Cavetown, Maryland, there were administration and other build- ings sufficient to care for thirty children. The farm buildings were im- proved and land very much increased in productiveness and value. In his present pastorate, he is very successful and very happy, be- eause he has the full confidence of his own congregation and of the people of the entire community. In the family are the following children: Rev. George. Philadelphia, Pa.; Rev. Ralph E., Marysville, Pa.; Mrs. Esther Baldwin, Chestertown, Md.; Mrs. Anna Smith, Gettysburg, Pa., R. I).; Ezra F., Philadelphia, Pa.; Rhoda, Hood College; and Hugh D„ at home. The third son, Allen Stewart, made the supreme sacrifice for his country on the Argonne battlefield in France on October 14, 1918. 0 £s tate ISoarb of Cbucation M. Mates Stephens, Superintendent Governor Emerson C. Harrington T. H. I jEW'is, Westminster James A. Pearce, Chestertown T. II. Bock, Queen Anne’s W. T. Warburton, Elkton Clayton Purnell, Frostburg Sterling Galt, Enunittsburg Samuel M. North, State High School Inspector Harold F. Cotterman, Vocational Agriculture Supervisor Count? pSoarb of Cbucation Chas. A. Weagley, President.........................Beaver Creek, Md. F. E. Bushey, Vice President.......................................... W. B. King.............................................Hagerstown, Md. John Stigers..............................................Hancock, Md. W. H. Miller.........................................Williamsport, Md. Harry K. Beach ley.....................................Hagerstown, Md. R. E. Staley, Secretary-Treasurer......................Hagerstown, Md. E. P. Eyler, Clerk......................................Funkstown, Md. Hioarb of Crustecs President Secretary I). V. Pike JfacuUp .......W. A. Carr Mrs. Ben. F. Snyder Principal................. First Assistant Principal Second Assistant Principal Third Assistant Principal Principal of Junior High. Assistant Junior High. . Intermediate............. Intermediate............. Primary.................. Janitor.................. .......James Fleagle Leonard L. Shircliff .....Effie Mathews . . Mary K. Fleming ........Mabel Harp .. Edna L. Donaldson Mrs. C. I. Wolfinger ..Ruth Poffknberger ......Mary Murray ........W. C. Smith 7 Prof. James E. Fleagle, A.B., Western Maryland College Prineipal Prof. Leonard L. Shircliff Instruc tor of Science 8 Miss Effie Mathews, Graduate of Louisiana State Normal English Teacher Miss Mary K. Fleming, Graduate of Drexel Institute, Philadelphia Teacher of Domestic Science pistor]? of mtt{)0burg ?£ fq!j j cIjooI SMITHSBURG has long been an educational center, which by its educational advantages attracted students from many sections. Here many young men were prepared for College, and other students received training and inspiration that qualified them for successful careers. Probably the most marked period in the history of Smithsburg schools of the past was during the administrations of the Pearsons, father and son. The earliest sehool of which we have record was in a small stone building, near where Towson’s warehouse now stands, and was conducted by Mr. Unagst. After it was demolished, the town for a number of years was without a sdioolhouse, until a new building was erected in the western section along the Cavet own pike. The present site has been used for school purposes for upwards of two score years. Our school principals have been, in order of their appointment. Professors Geo. C. Pearson, Harbaugh, E. A. Spessard and James E. Fleagle. During the latter half of 1915, the handsome new school building was erected, and was dedicated January (i, l!)l(i. With the new school building and the increased attendance, additions were made to the faculty, and interested activity on the part of the citizens secured a high school recognized as standard of State Commissioners, beginning with the school term of 1917-1918. The school year 1918 1919 will be memorable not only to the pupils but also to the teachers. Because of war conditions, there was a scarcity of teachers. We began the year with three teachers: Prof. Fleagle, principal: Miss Mary K. Fleming, our first Domestic Science teacher; anti Mrs. .1. W. Schnebly, our English teacher. After a month’s work, the schools were closed for five weeks on ac- count of the “flu” epidemic. During the period, Mrs. Schnebly was taken ill, and was compelled to relinquish her classes. So that when we resumed our studies there were but two teachers. Some weeks later the County Superintendent sent a Science teacher to our rescue, in the person of Air. Clifford Bittle. Clearspring secured Mr. Bittle after a week, and we welcomed back our former Science teacher. Air. L. L. Shircliff, who had recently received his honorable discharge from the army. At the same time Aliss Effie Mathews became our teacher in English. We have now, with a complete and efficient faculty, begun to make commendable progress, and hope to finish the school year without any other further interruptions or substitutions. 10 SENIORS Senior Class I 919 President...... Vice President Secretary...... Treasurer...... OFFICERS . Lant? Dayhoff Ruth Sensenbaugh .Day Wolfing Eli . Catherine Rowe Colors—Green and white. Flower� —Pink and white rosebuds. MOTTO B sharp. B natural, but never B flat. YELL One—a zippah Two—a zippah Three—a zippah zah Senior Class Senior Class Rah! Rah! Rah! 12 Senior Class ?)istorp ON A BRIGHT Septeml er day, the Class of '1!) started on their voyage to the far-away port of graduation. The voyage had been con- templated for a long time. Other crews had completed the voyage safely, so the little hand of happy hearted sailors climbed aboard the good ship “Happiness” with much laughter and joy. The ship appeared the essence of happiness as she lay ready to begin our first journey. Her white sails, unscarred by wind or rain, lay brightly against the blue sky. The sailors hung over the sides or scurried around the deck of the ship, all happy with thought of the voyage. At day- break, the “Happiness” spread her white sails and soon left the harbor far behind. The voyage was not all a pleasure. The sailors were new to tin duties and many mistakes were made. But the captain was wise and kind, so everything went well for nine long months—then they ap- proached the land of vacation. How beautiful the tower and spires of the city looked to the sailors as they approached it! And how happy they were when they left the ship for their long stay ashore! But the time passed quickly and the sailors began to look forward eagerly to resuming their journey. A new captain was chosen for this trip. A l etter one had never sailed the sea; one who rejoiced with them in happiness and grieved with them in adversity. The sailors loved to please this captain, llie ship sailed steadily day by day through calm sunny waters. Never before hud a voyage been so favorable, and when the ] ort of Holiday was reached the sailors reluctantly bade their captain good-bye, looking forward expectantly to the next stage of the journey. Again the ship sailed away. No longer bright and new as on her first voyage, but with rain-stained sails and decks, now worn and faded. But the same captain was there and the sailors bravely started toward the hardest and stormiest part of their voyage. This was a hard voyage. Storms came often and the sailors at times were mutinous. They deviated from their course, and the captain, weary and worn after many a stormy day, would try to urge the rebellious 13 sailors to pull together. The calm days came and the ship, weathering many a storm, sailed on. The sailors arrived at the port of Vacation for the last time. Here their captain left them and for a long while they were troubled—but good captains were many, and a new one was chosen. The last stage of their journey began. The sailors worked happily, because they knew the days of hardship were over. The sun shone daily on the good old ship and the ocean sparkled before them. At last they arrived at the beautiful port of Graduation. The ship had been gaily decorated by the joyous sailors. Her decks were painted and her new sails unfurled themselves proudly. As they gained the dock they were gaily welcomed and the sailors, happy with thoughts of their long voyage, of the storms they had braved, and the enemies they had conquered, passed bravely into the broad and unknown lands of Life and Experience. M. F. H„ ’19 14 Senior Class poem School life! Ah, the chann that lingers Hound earth’s morn, as unseen fingers Touch the chords that thrill our being To the depths, till eyes unseeing For the tears, look back recalling All the joys of old, enthralling Heart and mind. Classmates, tonight. Let us prize our green and white. Good as gold, may we forever Keep our hearts along life's way. While Truth’s golden sunbeams sever All the black clouds from our day; May the white, so pure and stainless. Keep us ever true and right! May our lives be long and painless, Guarded by our green and white. Green and white! Go with us ever As the ideal of our dreams! May we find life as we sever Just as worth while as it seems! May we each accept the mission Fate holds covered from our sight. Sure, whatever its condition. Victory’ll crown our green and white. E. 1). W., T9 15 E. DAY WOLFING ER Identification: Rosy cheeks. Favorite literature: “Quo Vadis.” Ambition: Doctor. Yes, Day is a very dignified senior. We never could manage without her. She is otic of the most active members of the whole High School. And say! when Day says a thing will or will not be done that way, it's generally authentic. Without this senior’s help our dodge ball would be nothing, our societies not so much (although she is a Riley ), and —O, well, we never could manage without her. Day is an excellent short story writer and impromptu speaker. When there is a question before the house she does not hesitate to give her opinion. But she’s a senior and won’t be with us next year—what then? LANTZ DAYHOFF Identification: Pink collar. Favorite literature: “Pamphlets on Chickens.” Ambition: Farmer; to get a wife who has studied Domestic Science. Lantz is a great ladies’ man and has a great liking for the roads between Smithsburg and Boonsboro. He is often seen headed towards Boonsboro in his automobile. lie is always ready to meet new girl friends, but when they are brought around Lantz can- not be found. Lantz is a fine scholar in History. He studies very hard and always knows his lessons. Some of us cannot understand how he can grow such good crops on the farm and study so hard. 16 RITII KUHN I lentification: (J iggl i ng. Favorite literature: “Merchant of 7__• _ ♦ enice. Ambition: Dish washer. Aw! and then laugh. “ Kuhnie can laugh like all forty. She’s an exact counterpart of Charlie Chaplin when it comes to the funny part. “Oh, my, ain t that awful?’’ Such expres- sions are not considered unusual for “ Kuhnie.” She’s a senior also, but not nearly so dignified as some. She's a good sport and does not kick because she has to work with the Juniors in Domestic Science. The other digni- fied seniors twit her about it, but she squares it up by telling them. “(), well. Miss Fleming said our biscuits were delicious and better than yours.” Kuhnie is struggling along and looking forward to Commencement Day with mingled ambition and fear. CATHERINE ROWE Identification: Blue dresses. Favorite literature: Newspaper items. Ambition: To be an artist and draw a salary. “Where are you goin’P Can I go along?” If we hear this no one needs to ask who said it. We all know Catherine by her slang expressions. She is the youngest of the Senior class but has the most engagements with young “gents” of all the girls. She makes frequent trips to Boonsboro, but what for (?)—to see her relatives, we hope. But come to think of it, she never mentions a single relative when she returns. Catherine certainly loves to study Caesar and sometimes says she spends a whole evening trying to connect up one line of great Caesar’s greater orations. 17 MILDRED HARNE Identification: “ Roughneck.” Favorite literature: Barker's almanac. Ambition: Contrary old maid. Mildred, are you ready? For slow- ness, Mildred actually is the limit. But when she does get started, look out! She does things with a vengeance when she actually starts. For a time she was a French student, but she dropped that for her beloved study, Caesar. Mildred is very tactful: she knows when to talk, play, sing or keep quiet. Also she can sing solos. In Domestic Science Mildred is the pest about every five minutes she and Miss Fleming are arguing. Her ex- cellences are many, one of which is good narration. If we wish a good, short story, we hand the blue ribbon to “Mil.” GRACE STOUFFER Identification: Two curls. Favorite literature: Sunday-school pa- pers. Ambition: Missionary. Artist, musician, debater and an all- around student all in one. She doesn’t seem to have to study hard, but she generally gets there just the same, and with flying colors, too. Dignified? Well, rather her appearance—the way she walks, talks, and looks—stamp her as a senior. Despite this, however, she can be as jolly as you find ’em and can entertain one anywhere. “(), piffle!” “Cheese it!” “Can you beat it?” These are by-words of our dear Graeie; this proves that she can throw off her dignity. Grace is Alii s particular pick when “Mil” is in the mood for teasing. Most of her teasing is about a certain laddie,Lem. Grace laughs and tells “Mil” she is only jealous, and goes on dreaming of “Lem.” 18 RUTH SENSENBAUGH Identification: Big brown eyes. Favorite literature: 7-day books. Ambition: School inarm. “Sensy” is a good-natured senior. And bright! She is as bright as the brightest diamond found by men. “Ruth, got your French?” is the song of all her colleagues in this study. And Ruth plays on the top in the other studies, too. Sometimes she has it on paper, “then again” she has it only in her head; but it is there “all the samie” and it will out. Besides being such a student, Ruth is the jolliest ever. “Now, please don’t make me laugh or I never will get stopped.” She is full of life and vivacity. Why she walks six miles a day in all kinds of weather, besides innumerable home chores, which does not dampen her spirits in the least. We have never taken time to calculate how far Ruth walks (and rides) in a year, but it should go down on record. CLARENCE YOWLER Identification: His grin. Favorite literature: “ Popular Science.” Ambition: Master of Science. Another representative of the moun- tainous region. “Pap” hails from Cave town, a suburb of Smithsburg. He has been cpiite a familiar figure around school and has his lot of friends well established—male as well as fe- male. As an English student he is without a peer; as a socializer he is not rivaled, and when it comes to oratory stump speeches he “gets the dog.” “Pap” is also a firm believer in the Monroe Doctrine, archimedie princi- ples and tar shoes. He has the neces- sary qualities for success in whatever he takes up and we predict a bright fortune for him. “Early to bed and early to rise” is never the rule that makes “Pap” wise. (If he is so.) 19 JUNIORS Junior Class I 020 President...... Vice President Secretary..... Treasurer..... II istorian... OFFICERS Wilbur Glenn .... Miriam Brown Margaret Winters Margaret Sigler Miriam Brown Colors—Maroon and Gray. Flower—Rod Clover. MOTTO Nihil sine labore. YELL Raw! Raw! Raw! Who are we? 1940 Class, don’t you see! Raw! Raw! Raw! Smithsburg High School Yes, sir-re! 3untor (Class istorp NOTHER year has passed and 1920 is now called to record her fame - � ■ on the pages of her own hook. It is an extreme pleasure to he given the opportunity to tell of the victories and achievements of our class. We cannot enumerate them all; we will only record a few of our successes, and tell of the spirit of our class. We would not for a moment have you think, kind reader, that we have had no failures and defeats, but they have been but stepping stones to greater things. As we look back over the past two years we see ourselves as Freshmen, a lively group of sixteen members, entering this historic field. We were sometimes unruly; then being ruled; taking a most active part in all High School activities, but never losing sight of our one great aim—to become Seniors. The Sophomores “kidded” us, the Juniors “slammed” us, and the Seniors “bossed” us. But we were by no means crushed. We are still struggling on, and we hope to prove by the miscellaneous articles in this book that our three years of High School have been used to a great advantage. As we have said, 1920 always has been prominent in all lines of High School activities. She has taken an active part in all athletic meets. Along literary lines, 1920 has not been lacking. The Literary Societies have been made greater by our orators and the School publications have been benefited by the ability of our students. In this way we have come thus far through our school years, trying to realize the responsibility of our position, trying to realize the importance of our opportunities. We have left an impression upon the succeeding generations of the School, and we pray that it has been for the better- ment of all. We have failed in many ways, but only as all students fail. We have lived with this always before us—that Fate, fickle goddess that she is. Loves him without a doubt, Who for the moment may be down, But never owns he’s out. 23 Hinnior Class ong “BRIGHT HIGH SCHOOL YEARS” Bright High School years, with pleasures rife. The shortest, gladdest years of life; How swiftly are ye gliding by, O, why doth time so quickly fly? The seasons come, the seasons go. The earth is green or white with snow; But time and change will never fool The friendships that were formed at school. We all must leave this students’ home. About the stormy world to roam; But though the mighty oceans’ tide Should us from dear old High divide. As round the oak the ivy twines. The clinging tendrils of its vines— So are our hearts close bound to School By ties of love that e'er shall rule. In after-life, should troubles rise To cloud the blue of sunny skies. How bright will seem, through memory’s haze. The happy, golden, by-gone days! (), let us strive that ever we May let these words our watch-cry be Where’er upon Life’s sea we roam: “Tor God, for Country, and for Home.” 24 MIRIAM BROWN Identification: Her frown. Favorite literature: “1920 Melange.” Ambition: Missionary. Miriam needs no introduction. She is a friend of. and known by every- body. She takes a great interest in all her studies and especially Mathe- matics. Me have no complaint to make about her. except that she causes Silas to lose so much time smiling at her when he should be working on his next English lesson. But she cannot help that. Miriam takes long walks every Sunday, but what for or where (?) the Juniors have failed to solve so far. If Silas does know he cannot be forced to tell us. But we must say Miriam is the only Junior girl who is not afraid of her teachers. SILAS M MX Identification: Smiles. Favorite literature: Farm Journals. Ambition: Scientific Farmer. What would we do if we did not have Silas here to smile for us? Silas is never seen unless he is wearing a smile. Happy-go-lucky, good-natured and smiling that’s Silas. He is very good in Chemistry and likes Mathematics. One of his favorite pastimes is playing “pig. and even if he finds he is going to be the “hog. he laughs with the rest of the bunch. When the fun is started, Silas is right there with the material to carry it on, and his laugh has cheered many a drooping heart, and “someone will fall for that smile some day.” •io MARGARET SIGLER Identification: G. N. W. signet ring. Favorite literature: “ Ascot ws-Geo- wolf.” Ambition: Master of music. Here is Margaret No. 1. She is the prize “dodge ball player” and “dancer” of the Junior class. M ar- garet is a very good scholar in French, English and Mathematics, but she takes most interest in Chemistry,” due to the attractive instructor (we think). Her greatest trouble is that she is very easily attracted by ex- perienced mechanics. Well, she, like the rest of us, has her faults, but we must say that it would be impossible for the Juniors to get along without her. for she is willing to lend a helping hand to all who need it. JAMES SHANK Identification: .1. (). C. S. Favorite literature: History of Eng- land. Ambition: Preacher. Yes, of course you can have the party out at my house. If the Juniors are undecided as to where they will hold their “next party,” why, just call on Mr. Shank. We never could man- age without James. He's our old stand-by. James is a great chum of “Jimmy.” They are so often seen strolling hand in hand, that we lov- ingly call them our two “Jimmies.” He also has great “reasoning powers,” as he has proven several times in Math. “Yes, but I don’t understand it,” is his favorite expression when he is working an Algebra problem, and everything is as plain as the nose on your face. We know, though, that he only does it to annoy, and have pa- tience with him and explain again. He’ll understand some day. 26 RALPH MURRAY Identification: Raven-hued hair. Favorite literature: Funny papers. Ambition: Doctor. II ■re comes another “ladies” man. He is extremely bashful, but just in- troduce him to a pretty girl once and his bashfulness goes up in smoke. He is the unique joker of the Junior class. He will say something about one thing or another which will make one laugh gleefully, while to the ordinary eye these things have no funny side at all. Ralph is a genius in this line. “Got your French written off? Loan it to me, please.” We can always tell when Ralph has returned from lunch, for these are almost the first words he speaks when he gets within the limits of the school building. If no one hap- pens to have it for him, he wades into it and comes out dripping, but happy, on the other side. ROBERT DAYIIOFF Identification: Bashfulness. Favorite literature: Rip Van Winkle. Ambition: A farmer. Here is another Junior. If you don’t believe it, ask him to see his class ring. Robert is the “only”! one in our class that doesn’t get into trouble with his mouth. Robert uses tact. He is very careful how he treats (?) the girls. Robert is a pretty good scholar in the winter, but when it begins to get warm, he, like the rest of us, believe in the grasshoppers’ place. 27 ELIZABETH LIKE Identification: Rosy checks. Favorite literature: Fairy tales. Ambition: Stenographer. Hail to “(’utie!” Sec her rosy checks and smiling lips. But that smile visibly deepens when she sees a certain orator and singer approach- ing. Elizabeth hails from Pikes Peak.” She is wonderfully gifted in the art of dusting pianos (when she can choose her own helper), making biscuits in Domestic Science, instru- mental music and declamation. What an excellent housekeeper she will make some day when she puts into practice these arts. In fact, “Lizzie Liza” is the old-fashioned model of a girl my grandmother told me about years ago. ARTHUR SLEASMAX Identification: Sky-blue pink neck-tie. Favorite literature: Sale-bills. Ambition: Civil engineer. Arthur is the joy of the Junior class—salute him! “I)o you have your problems? (lot your French?” Questions of this kind are not extra- ordinary but (piite the natural order of procedure from Arthur’s mouth. He is everybody’s friend but still he has his favorites as everybody else. Now, his only ambition is to get “through.” and we are afraid he will not worry himself sick over the future but will take life as it comes. In words his motto might be, “ Roll on, () world, and I'll roll with thee.” 28 WILBUR GLENN Identification: Sired perfume. Favorite literature: English Classics. Ambition: Electrical engineer. behold our athlete! He hails from I'ondsville, from the same vicinity as “Smiles.” lie is president of the Junior class and a very active mem- ber. He was once mistaken for the brother of one of the “Soph” girls, but he emphatically denied it that the Juniors pitied him and took him into their heart again. Wilbur is dis- tinctively a “ladies’ man.” This he has proven at several parties recently. He has won medals, for he is a great athlete, and is going to win more in the future (we hope). His favorite study appears to be English (?). MARGARET A. WINTERS Identification: Emerald ring. Favorite literature: “Les Miserables.” Ambition: Old-maid school inarm; music teacher. Musician, orator, editor-in-chief of the “Melange,” and an all-around good fellow is our secretary of the Junior class Margaret Winters. Mar- garet has good prospects of moving to the Quaker City in the near future from “Rumors” afloat. Margaret is a student who generally has 9 or 10 irons in the fire at once, and some- times is rather humorous in her effort to get them out in their proper order. Margaret can be as giddy as the giddi- est and as serious as the “seriousest” as a student. While her name is Winters, she is quite a Summers to our class. 29 Sophomores - opfjoinorc Class 1 921 President..... Vice President Secretary..... Treasurer.... OFFICERS ..................Edgar Gardenour ..................Edward Rachtell ..................Juanita Winters ..................Elizabeth Shank Colors—Green and White. Flower—White Carnation. MOTTO “Forward.” YELL Biff, Rang, Ring, Bang! Have you heard, Sophy’s, Sophy’s, that’s the word, S. H. S. Green and White, Talk about your class. We’re all right! 33 opljomorc Class pistor? SEPTEMBER the seventh, 1!)17, the little army of twenty-three Freshmen started on their long march of conquest. Graduation was the goal which they sought to conquer. It is a long, rough and winding road, with many hard-fought skir- mishes and battles to overcome, before the decisive one is won. All went well the first stage of our march, till our first hard battle was fought. The day was won, but not without loss—twelve of our brave soldiers were lost, thus thinning our ranks to eleven. Next we pitched cant]) and prepared for the second stage of the march; three new recruits were added; and on September !), 1!(1S, our little band of fourteen resumed their march once more. We had continued our march but a short time when three of our brave volunteers were lost, thus again thinning our ranks to eleven. Since that time the road has been very rough and winding, owing to the con- stant change of leadership, which caused much confusion. Rut we all trust in the guiding hand and good leadership of our commander-in-chief. lie it was who kept the remnant of a once strong army in good spirits and cheered us in the darkest days of our march. Our little army of eleven is now preparing for our second great battle, which we all hope to win, but it is a long, tiresome road before the final victory is won; but this little army of Sophomores are not slackers and know no such word as “fail.” 34 opfjoinore Class s ong Smithsburg Hi’s had many a class Who’ve enjoyed school’s delight. And remembered those happy years. When life became more gay and free, Smithsburg High has a class for ’21 Who boast the green and white— They are eleven strong today As they march towards Senior’s goal. And bound to keep their strength in high Until they’ve graduated. Chorus Oh! school days; Oh! happy school days. Although your tasks have been so hard to ine, We have learned a thing or two. Which means we’re Juniorward bound. Oh! school days; Oh! happy school days. You make me glad with your memories, Work on! work on! In every book you find Hut when you’re roaming far from home. Oh, school days, keep your memories fresh with me. .‘15 opliomore Class |3otm Who says that we are slackers?— This jolly Sophomore band. Through all our work and pleasures We ever firmly stand. Oh, we're ever up and doing With a heart for every task, Still achieving, still pursuing. Only “time” is all we ask. We are only jolly Sophomores But we do the best we can. And strive with pen and pencil Till we’re the “best” that’s in the land. We will ever work for glory. We will ever strive for fame. But we'll let this class of Sophomores Have a long-remembered name. W e are only jolly Sophomores, But we’ll do our very best, And when all our tasks are conquered We’ll be there with all the rest. A. C. B. F. A. B„ ’21 $s opl)omorc Class Boll Elizabeth Shank—Gracious. Florence Hesse—Honest to gracious. Gladys Sensenbacgh—“ Aw.” Juanita Winters—Dag on it. Freda Burkhart—Well, for land’s sake. Edward Harp—Boys, give me your Caesar. Edward Bachtell—Sure. Edgar Gardenour—I should worry. Lloyd Miller—I reckon. Arnold Burkhart—I’ll bet you. Charles Miller—Gee whiz. 30 Freshmen FRESHMAN CLASS 88 Class (Officers 1 92 2 OFFICERS President...........................................Charlotte Barnhart Vice President...............................................Jehhe Beck Secretary..................................................Joan Ferguson Treasurer............................................................Eva Bachtell Historian....................................................Eva Brown liejmrter........................................................Lillian Benchofp Colors—Navy blue and gold. Flowers—Pink and white carnations. YELL Who are. who are, who are we? We are Presides, don’t you see. Where from?! Sinithsburg II. S. Rah! Rah! Rah! Smithshurg H. S. Yah! Yah! Yah! A one a nine a plain Twenty-two That’s it. W! H! E! W! 1922 3lrcsfimtn Class ?)tstorp rpiIK Freshman Class of the Smithshurg High School, standing upon A the left bank of the river, looked longingly across at the flowers growing on the other side. Then with one accord, the Freshies leaped and landed among their dream castles, which, literally speaking, means they left the grammar grades and entered on their career as High School students. They had not all arisen to this place of promise from the lower grades but some had entered and others left the class sooner or later. In the kindergarten grades the class consisted of varying numbers, but its teacher remained the same until the fifth year of their career sis grammar grade students. 39 Then, in the fall of 1911, three more pupils entered the class, making twenty in all. The class remained the same number during the following two school years, but in the fall of 1918 another great change took place. Other teachers began to enter in upon the familiar ground and during the school year of 1914 15 a complete change took place in the surround- ings. A new school building was being built and the basement of the Luth- eran Church and various other buildings in the town served for places of assembly for these seekers of knowledge. In the spring of 1916 the new school building was completed and presided over by Mr. Eugene A. Spessard. These seekers followed a certain routine marked for them until the school year of 191617, when another change took place in teachers. The school was then presided over by Prof. J. E. Fleagle, while the class itself was taught by Miss Mabel Harp. Under her directorship the class became interested in Red Cross work, and on May 25, 1918, a patriotic pageant was held by the members of one of the lower grades and its own. The funds were given for the benefit of the Red Cross. Thus ended their career of grammar grade students. In the fall of 1918 the class assembled in the Freshman room of the Smithsburg High School and found twenty-three members—eleven it had known before and twelve were new to the class. During the month of September their first class meeting was held, during which they elected officers for the class. They also decided upon a class song, poem, colors and flowers: the colors, navy blue and gold; the flowers, pink and white carnations; and also a constitution made during their business meetings. They are still working with might and main and hope some day to attain a place of promise farther ahead called graduation, in spite of the efforts of the Sophomores to hinder them by their continual teasing. Some day they hope to be Sophomores and will pass the teasing on to the next bunch of Freshies. M. E. R. 40 Jfresijnmt Class £)oem Ah! we have a jolly class, Here we are—every lad and lass; Freshmen—can't you tell it by our looks? The teachers say you’d not know it by our books. Mabel is the girl so trim and neat, She is always on hand five days of the week; And on the sixth she is doubtless somewhere At work—the same Mabel, in weather foul or fair. Just ahead sits Eva, who is growing thin Studying from darkness and dawn till her eyes are dim. Simon comes next, who always beguiles All the young ladies with his bows and smiles. Another girl is Joanna, whose ambition is good marks. Who is a close rival to Eva or any other “sharks.” The next boy is Kieffer who is good when asleep, And even then you better watch or he’ll surely peep. Next comes Jesse (On skates he wins the prize). Striding down the hull. Classmates to tantalize. The next boy is Raphael, a great drummer tall, Who keeps time with his cymbols and with pleasure bat and ball. Eva Baehtell, sober and grave. Is very good and always behaves. Next comes Billy Brenner, with his grin and stare. Who with empty suggestions puts the stars to despair. 41 Bertha comes next, whose words are few, And yet we know in every cause she’s true blue. When new styles are in the window, Virgil can boast That she always gets a certain “trade” or “toast.” Next comes John, a minister by fate. His demeanor is such, we’re sure he’ll be great. Jeanette’s a girl whose not as lean as she’s plump. But it’s been said that some call her a trump. And there’s Josephine, nice as can be, Neat and trim, good and wise, don’t you see? Leonard is the boy who on school days sport, In vacation wishes he had been a better sort. Lillian comes next, who grows quite faint Over atmospheric pressure or etheral taint. Harold’s the lad who is sly and cute. Believes Life’s one merry tune—and lives to suit. Next comes Charlotte, who is boss of our squad. And marches us round by the nose and the rod. The last girl is Catherine—we love to hear her play. We'll hear of her again, we think, some day. This leaves only three boys more: Paul, who’s neat and trim, with fun galore. Here goes Earl and Raymond for a toss-up. We’d hate to say for shirking work who’d be bottom pup. 42 Jfresfjmen Class oll Jeanette Kimler—“Oh! ain't it funny?” Bertha Farhney—“Good-night.” Eva Bactitell—“Great Pat.” Joan Ferguson—“Well, for the love of Mike.” Simon Clopper—“I'll be dog-gone.” Eva Brown—“O, my lands.” Mabel Bactitell—“For pity sake.” Virgil Brown—“Oh! you don't say so.” Charlotte Barnhart—“Tell anothern.” Raphael Sigler—“Sez which?” Katherine Baker—“Oh, senseless.” Lillian Benchoff—“For heaven sake.” Josephine Weller—“Good lands.” Raymond Smith—“Oh boy.” Jesse Beck—“ Rack-um-a-boy.” Leonard Unger—“Ah! ! ! !” Harold Taber—“I reckon.” Kieffek Wolfinger—“Well, that’s a pretty good one.” John Martin—“See me all.” Earl Ridenour—“Mind your own business.” 43 Cu rriculum Program of dtuDie of tfjc mitlislnirg lljtgl) djool (Dfferrb m 191 'X 9 The following course of study was in effect during the past year. Figures to the right refer to the number of recitations per week. Period length 45 minutes. First Year English...................... 5 Grammar Composition Literature Algebra...................... 5 General Science.............. 5 Latin........................ 5 Manual Training and Household Economics.................. 1 (Double period) Third Year English...................... 5 Rhetoric Literature Mathematics ................ 5 Algebra completed Plane Geometry (' a year each) French....................... 5 Chemistry.................... 3 (With 2 double periods in Lab.) Manual Training and Household Economics.................. 2 (Double periods) Second Year English....................... 5 Composition Literature Mathematics................... 5 Algebra Plane Geometry (Alternating throughout the year) Latin........................ 5 Caesar Grammar Review English History ............. 5 Manual Training and House- hold Economics............ 1 (Double period) Fourth Year English..................... 5 Literature Rhetoric Composition Latin........................ 5 Caesar Review of Grammar French ....................... 5 LT. S. History............... 5 History Civics Study of Current History Physics...................... 3 (With 2 double periods in Lab.) Manual Training and Household Economics................. 2 (Double periods) Unless otherwise stated each study was pursued during the entire year. 46 DOMESTIC SCIENCE CIRES 47 MANUAL TRAINING ROYS 48 Domestic Science anb 3rts $istorr T N SKI 'TKM BKR, 191N, the girls of the Smithsburg High School returned to school either glad or sorry that a course in Domestic Science and Arts was to he added to their work. We believe that for most of the girls this has proved to be interesting work. And now, at the end of the year, we are growing skillful in “making buttonholes and “can make A bite Sauce in our sleep.” The Junior girls are sorry to lose their “Senior sisters in cooking, but rejoice because they are more fortunate and will have two years of the work instead of one. “itlanual Crattttng” PRIOR to this year no “Manual Training” was ever introduced at the ■ Smithsburg High School. Through the efforts of the teachers and scholars, the school commissioners decided to put the tools and lumber here. By the ninth of February, the work benches arrived. As we had no tools, the work was delayed until March 10, when the rest of our out- fit arrived. The Manual Training is now in full swing under the super- vision of Prof. Leonard L. Shircliff. We have outline drawings to work on as our regular work made by the instructor, and when there is any spare time we devote it to our out- side work. C. Y., T9 49 EDITORIAL STAFF % 51 editorial Poard of a hr iHrUuuu'” Margaret A. Winters Ed itor-in-Ch ief Robert Dathoff Ralph Murray Miriam Brown Associate Editors Arthur Sleasman Class Editor Asst. Class Editor Wilbur Glenn Athletic Editor Elizabeth Pike Silas Kuhn Art Editor Margaret Sigler Joke Editor James Shank Business Managers 54 ORGANIZATIONS Iliterarp s orietieg of tljc £ mitf)sit)urg U)tgl) cfiool LTP UNTIL the Spring of 1019. tlie student hody of the Smithshurg ' High School assembled on Friday afternoon, under the name of “The Francis Scott Key Literary Society.” In order to create more interest and a spirit of rivalry it was decided to divide the Society into two dif- ferent societies, namely “The Irving” and “The James Whitcomb Riley” Literary Societies. The “Irvings” and “Rileys” alternately give pro- grams on Friday afternoon. The officers of the “James Whitcomb Riley” arc as follows: President..................................Ruth Senbenbaugh Vice President........................................Clarence YowiiER Secretary....................................Lillian Benchoff Treasurer.....................................Catherine Rowe Pianist..................................................Grace Stouffer MEMBERS Ruth Sensenbaugh Grace Stoufff.r Day Wolfinger Mildred Harne Ruth Kuhn Catherine Rowe Jeanette Mabel Bachtel Bertha Faiirney Eva Brown Eva Bachtel Joanna Ferguson Virgil Brown Josephine Weller Lillian Benchoff Catherine Baker Jesse Beck William Breuner KI EFFER WoLFINGER Leonard Unger John Martin Raymond Smith Earl Ridenour Simon Clopper Harold Taber Paul Kendall Raphael Sigler Miss E. Mathews Mr. J. E. Fleagle 5-1 QTljc Orbing literary Society President .... Vice President Secretary Pianist........ Margaret A. Winters Wilbur Glenn ....Margaret Sigler ....Elizabeth Pike Miriam Brown Ma rgaret Sigler Margaret Winters Elizabeth Pike Juanita Winters Florence Hesse Freda Burkhart Elizabeth Shank Gladys Sensenbaugh Wilbur Glenn Robert Dayhoff Arthur Sleasman MEMBERS Silas Kuhn Ralph Murray James Shank Edward Harp Edward Bachtel Arnold Burkhart Charles Miller Lloyd Miller Edgar Gardenour Miss M. K. Fleming Mr. L. L. Shircliff 55 Curls’ Canning Club President .........................................................Catherine Baker Secretary..............................................................Irene Baker MEMBERS Catherine Baker Eva Brandenburg Alice Hershberger Hilda Carrill Doris Phetteplace Lydia Masters Helen Barkdoll Frances Kretsinger Edna Smith Catherine Shank Jeanette Ferguson Lois Miller E. Day Anna Miller Mabel Miller Mildred Shank Francis Shank Emma Sshby Anna South Charlotte Wolfe Christine Ferguson Pauline Hesse Ruth Shank Katherine Winters Irene Baker ’OLFINGER JSoptf Corn Club President Lantz Dayhoff Vice President Wilbur Glenn Secretary Edward Harp T reasnrer Edward Harp MEMBERS Lantz Dayhoff Silas Kuhn Edward Hays Hugh Hartman Clarence Yowlek Herbert Bi rgesser James Shank Martin Gardner Wilbur Glenn Francis Legge Arthur Sleasman Kieffer W’olfinger Jesse Beck Joseph Harp Robert Dayhoff Charles Slf.asman Raphael Sigler Charles W’olfinger Earl Ridenour Francis Bachtel Leonard Unger Harry Ituyer Daniel Pike Edwin Steveson Ralph Gardner Stanton Makhie John Martin Robert Newcomer Lloyd Miller Paul Kendall John Pike David Phetteplace Raymond Smith Max Zahn Roscoe Brandenbc rg Kieffer Frey THE Boys’ Agricultural Club was reorganized in the spring of 1018, under the direction of County Agent Smith and Mr. Easton Fox. They meet the last Friday of every month. Some of the contestants delivered some very interesting speeches on different topics, such as potatoes, corn, and poultry. Very many of the members won prizes such as follows: Silas Kuhn won a course at M. S. A. C; those winning pen-knives were: Lantz Dayhoff. Harry Gamand, Hugh Hartman, Edwin Stevenson. Lantz Dayhoff, besides winning a pen-knife, also won a short course at Big Pool. Also few of the members won prizes at the Community Show of Cavetown, who were as follows: Wilbur Glenn, Lantz Dayhoff, Silas Kuhn, Hugh Hartman, Edwin Reynolds, Kieffer Frey, and David Phette- place. 57 ORCHESTRA 58 (muste fTMlE Smithsburg Ili li School orchestra was organized January 20, A 1919, with Prof. R. ('. Harp, of Hagerstown, Md., as instructor. The orchestra rehearses each Tuesday evening from 8:00 to 10:00 P. M. in the High School Building. The Orchestra made its first public appearance April 26, 1019, at the Town Hall, when they furnished music for the play “Diamonds and Hearts,” given by the Boonsl oro High School, for which they were highly complimented. The personnel of the orchestra is as follows: Director......................................Prof. R. C.. Harp Pianist...................................Margaret A. Winters {Prof. James E. Fleagle E. Day Wolfinger II. Ray Doyle i Prof. R. Harp ( ornets ...................................., RAYmond Frey Trombone ...............................................Kieffer Wolunger Clarinet.........................................Edward Harp Drums............................................Raphael Sigler 60 (ZlfPfeftce “Qotigr Siall” THE Smithsburg High School Dodge Ball team organized April 10, 1019, with Prof. Leonard L. Shireliff as our coach. We practice thirty minutes after school each evening unless prevented by weather conditions. We are looking forward to May 15, 1919, when all schools meet at Hagerstown for a “School Bally Day,” and then is when we will show our ability to beat some other team. Those persons belonging to our team are as follows: E. Day Wolftngeb Elizabeth Shank , Mildred TIarne Catherine Baker Margaret Sigler Lillian Benchoff Juanita Winters Charlotte Barnhart Freda Burkhart Joan Ferguson £ ur mn nasi uni DURING the session of 1919, a period of fifteen minutes each day in the afternoon for Calisthenic exercises has broken into the routine of daily lessons. We now have exercised under the supervision of Miss Mathews. We do not have the necessary equipment for a gymnasium, but the Calisthenics have proven very helpful in raising the physical standard of the school. Besides the exercises we are learning folk dances and pantomimes. We hope to have a well-equipped gymnasium for next year. R. O. S., T9 IBorsi Physical draining LIKE the Manual Training, the “Physical Training” was neglected at our school until the arrival of one of Uncle Sam’s lieutenants, Mr. Shireliff. lie takes charge of the boys every day for a period of fifteen minutes (but they seem like 5 minutes—that’s how interesting it is to watch the maneuvering of the “Army” of High School boys). We take the same training as they receive in the Army which is making the boys look like “men.” C. Y., T9 (51 Out of tfje Dickie $)ot “CLARENCE AND THE TEACHERS” One day, just after our new teacher arrived. In came Clarence in a five-inile stride, “Gee, she’s a peach!” was all he exclaimed. Turned around, banged the door—he was gone again. But not for long, for soon did we see Him coming back in a merry old glee. “My, she’s a beauty!” burst forth from his lips, But just as he said that, down he slipped. He was up in a minute and to our surprise Was at it again. It is this that he cries: “She hails from the South where the sugar-cane grows. She hails from the South where soft, cool breezes blow.” He stopped for a moment. “ If they have more like her I think I'll just take a trip right down there. I could dress all eys and omit my r’s. And there—hooray! for a ride on the cars.” He had decided all plans until one day He learned our teacher was on her way To the land of the South where the sugar-cane grows. Naturally, of course, a new teacher was sent. Then Clarence’s passions on her were bent. He was happy as a lark for a numljer of days— Suddenly one day he exclaimed, to our amaze: “Me for teachers! You bet—every time. Whether from the North or the southern clime! Prof. Shircliff—“Ruth Kuhn, what kinds of acceleration are there?” (meaning negative and positive). R. Kuhn (hesitatingly)—“Constant and—Shircliff—inconstant, eh?” Margaret W.—“Margaret Sigler, when did you read your chemistry last?” Margaret S.—“Not since the last time.” M iss Mathews—“James Shank, what finally became of Mary, Queen of Scots?” James—“She will be executed in the next chapter.” 64 Miss Winters (after diligently searching the shelves of the Chemistry Lab.)—“I’ll give it up. I have been looking for fifteen minutes for the HaO bottle and I haven’t found it yet.” Ralph—“Say, librarian, where can I find ‘Gulliver’s Travels’?” Arthur—“Let’s see, Gulliver wrote that, didn’t he?” Miss Fleming—“In what was the Executive Department of the second French Republic vested?” Mildred—“The police force.” M iss Mathews (in class in “Paradise I ost”)—“Do they have wine in heaven?” Day—“Yes, Miss, unfermented wine, too.” Margaret S.—“Elizabeth, what is your ideal man?” Elizabeth—“My ideal man must be that nice kind, don’t you know, and a sweet singer.” Elizabeth—“Margaret, what is yours?” Margaret (after much consideration)—“I have decided that my ideal man must be artistic and musical. He must be a good singer above all else.” Prof. Shircliff—“ Wilbur, what is wool made of? or what can be made of wool?” Wilbur—“I don’t know.” Prof. Shircliff—“Then tell me, what is your jacket made of. Wilbur—“ My father’s old pants.” Pap, upon entering a crowded street car, was jolted into a nearby young lady’s lap when the car started suddenly. Young lady—“Here! What kind of a man are you, anyway?” Pap—“Sure, I always thought I was an Irishman, but now I think I must be a laplander.” Jeanette K.—“I don't think I should get zero on this paper.” Prof. Shircliff—“I don’t either, but that’s the lowest I could give Prof. Shircliff—“Raphael, name a food containing mineral matter.” Raphael—“ Rock candy.” 63 Prof. Shircliff (in Chemistry, demonstrating an experiment)—“I shall now take some hydrochloric acid and” Arthur—“That wouldn’t be a bad idea.” Wilbur’s watch stopped and on opening it for investigation he dis- covered a dead cockroach. “Well,” he exclaimed, “no wonder the thing wouldn’t go, the en- gineer is dead.” Prof. Shircliff—“Lantz, what is a vacuum?” Lantz—“I’ve got it in my head, sir, but I just can’t explain it.” Clarence—“Mildred, do you want to know the density of your head?” Mildred—“Yes.” Clarence—“Look up experiment No. 2 in your Physics Manual.” Mildred, after looking it up, found it to be density of a block of wood. Dri.l Sergeant to Prof. Shircliff—“Is that your right face?” Prof. Shircliff—“ I haven’t any other, sir.” Miss Mathews—“Clarence, give me a sentence with the word 'defeat' in it.” Clarence, after scratching his head, answered, “Chilblains are bad for de—feat.” Dmtz—“Do you like corn on the ear?” Paj)—“I don’t know, I never had one there.” 64 VJill of tlje rf)ool Most popular—Margaret A. Winters. Most accomplished—Grace Stocki er. Rest natured—Ruth Sensenbaugh. Rest musician—Grace Stouffer. Rest student—Miriam Brown. Highest bluffer—James Shank. Laziest—Lloyd Miller. Girl with biggest pull—Day Wolfinger. Rest looking boy—Wilbur Glenn. Prettiest girl—Juanita Winters. Rest dressed—Grace Stouffer. The funniest—Ruth Kuhn. Sauciest —Charlotte Barnhart. Most energetic—Miriam Brown. Cutest—Elizabeth Pike. Most brilliant—Catherine Baker. Rest artist—Grace Stouffer. Most polished—Gladys Sensenbaugh. Riggest eater—Eva Rachtell. Rest dodge ball player—Margaret Sigler. Rest all-around athlete—Wilbur Glenn. Worst Spooners—Miriam Rkown and Silas Kuhn. Slowest—Eva Rachtel. Riggest tease—Clarence Yowler. Most bashful—Robert Dayhoff. Rest all around—Elizabeth Pike and Edward Harp. 65 cliool Calendar Sept. 1). Sept. 10. Sept .11. Sept. 12. Sept. 13. Sept. 10. Sept. 17. Sept. 18. Sept. 1!). Sept. 20. Sept. 23. Sept. 24. Sept. 2,5. Sept. 26. Sept. 27. Sept. 30. Oct. 1. Oct. 2. Oct. 3. Oct. 4. Nov. 11. Nov. 12. Nov. 13. Nov. 14. Nov. 15. Nov. 18. Nov. 19. Nov. 20. Nov. 21. Nov. 22. Nov. 25. Nov. 26. Nov. 27. Dec. 2. Getting acquainted. Welcoming and initiating “Freshies.” Trying out the new teachers. Learning to love them. “ Best ever business meeting. Adjust your thinking caps. Silas seized with great ambition. Decides on the stage. Thoughts of Juniors carried out. Suspense; hope; joy. Inquisitive Seniors; Impertinent Juniors; Saucy Sophs; and Rebellious Freshies. Waiting and hoping. Speaking a new language. First visitor; great rejoicing. He isn’t mine. Samples (?) arrive. Everybody happy. Epidemic spreads. Lack of athletic spirit. Gloom pervades. Taking tests. School closes; month off for the flu.” Back again. War over. Big parade. “Try, try again.” Now, Silas. New student; is he bright or is he not? It can’t be he. Don’t be scared. It’s only the Juniors. To whom does this picture belong? I didn’t say you could publish a year book. Awful fights over the Kaiser. His fate decided. He is executed. Too bad. Deserted for Middletown. Both days off. Don’t eat too much turkey. Thanksgiving. Juniors have long class meeting. Decide important matters. 66 Dec. 3. Mr. Staley’s visit appreciated. Dee. 4. Thinking caps on. Dec. 5. Queer happening. Dec. 6. Election of officers. I )ec. 9. Did you use your dictionary? Dee. 10. Aimez-vous moi? Oui, monsieur. Dec. 11. Tell me—what? I )ec. 12. November tests over. I )ec. 13. Happy day! Dec. 16. Working like troopers. 1 )ec. 17. Received class rings. Dee. 18. Juniors in great struggle. I )ee. 19. Preparing for Christmas. Dec. 20. Last day before Christmas. Christmas and a week extra. Jan. 13. Hack again. Jan. 14. Pap in good humor. Jan. 15. Good skating. Jan. 16. Some class rings disappear. Jan. 17. Lost, strayed or stollen? Jan. 20. Blue Monday. Jan. 21. “Callers.” Jan. 22. Margaret grows famous. Jan. 31. Emptied up. Feb. 3. “Smiles”—become popular. Feb. 5. Are you ready? Feb. 6. Come on, then. Feb. 10. Olive oil good for scalds. Feb. 11. 0, boy! Feb. 13. Some people are mighty lucky. Feb. 14. Valentines received. Feb. 17. Who said so? Feb. 18. Did you get E? Feb. 19. “Oli Frenchy.” Some pep! Feb. 20. Some day for Juniors. Mr. Shirdiff back. Feb. 23. Prof, said so. Feb. 26. Possum—racoon—rabbit. Feb. 28. Baritone solo—“Masonic Banquet.” Mar 1. Parties on the go. Mar . 2. Preparations made. «7 Mar. 3. Ham and cheese. Mar. 4. Supper at “ Mollies.” Mar. 5. Flinch and the pig “Silas.” Mar. (i. The party. Mar. 7. The day after the night before. Mar. 10. Screw came out and air went in. Mar. 11. Never use a preposition to end a sentence Mar. 12. Wire it up and go on. Mar. 13. Gone home for lunch. Mar. 14. Red carnations—Danger. Mar. 15. An English teacher’s dream. Mar. 10. Hike to reservoir. Mar. 17. Curls become a fad. Mar. 18. Day finishes pictures. Mar. 1!). Wind and rain. Mar. 20. Spring time. Mar. 24. “Pap” can’t stand that. Mar. 25. Don’t deface good property. Mar. 20. Lovely time. Mar. 29. “Till the Boys Come Home.” Mar. 30. Orchestra progressing. Mar. 31. Now, “Sensy,” behave. Apr. 1. April fool. Apr. 2. Qu’ avez-vous again? Apr. 3. Ralph in the dump. Apr. 4. The Fatal Day. Apr. 5. A visitor. Apr. 0. Hartman home, eh! Margaret (?) sleepy. Mar. 7. More, more arguments. Apr. 8. Slow but sure. Apr. 9. James, can you see? Apr. 1� . Jeanette sings a solo. Apr. 13. Who is a good mechanic ? Apr. 14. Margaret knows. Apr. 15. There goes a “Maxwell.” Apr. 10. A service car is valuable. Apr. 17. Simon has the mumps. Apr. 18. Oh, take me a ride. Apr. 19. Important meeting. Apr. 20. Three Junior girls lost. OS Apr. 21. The lost is found. Apr. 22. (?) lost a tap. Apr. 28. “ Blues” contagious. Apr. 24. Nothing to do until tomorrow Apr. 25. “Effie” disappointed. Apr. 26. Juniors entertained. Apr. 27. April exams start. Apr. 28. Ethel acetate. Apr. 29. Silas acetylene. Apr. 30. Laboratory explosion. (frrabuflttcm Oh, thou art welcome, graduation time! When birds are singing in the leafy trees, And flowers are swaying in the soft June breeze—- ’Tis then our hearts look up with thoughts sublime. Joy of the happy youth! Oh, still remain In the gay hearts and sunny thoughts of life; Joy, be thou with us in this world of strife. He with us in this world of might and main. In such a midst, 'mid flowers perfumed and rare, ’Mid pathways covered o'er with thorns and flowers, With hearts o’er-burdened with thoughts of their powers, We bid you all farewell. 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In our line of eighteen of the world’s best mattes of Grand and Upright Pianos and Player Pianos we have YOUR Piano for YOUR Home that will just appeal to you—and its music will make your home seem a better place than it has ever been before. 1 his is the same old house where your fathers and grandfathers bought their pianos and organs. We have delighted thousands before you, and we know we can please you. This is the Home of Victor Victrolas and Edison Phonographs and alt Kinds of Records CHAS. E. SHENK PIANO CO. The Best Place 11 Public Square HAGERSTOWN. MD. 25-27 N.POTOMAC ST.,- HAGERSTOWN. MD. MILLER WINEBERG Clot hi ers, Tailors and Furnishers 7 West Washington Street Hagerstown, Md. SMART HATS AT DESIRABLE PRICES “STRITE’S M 25 South Potomac Street, Hagerstown, Md. KING photographer HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND Newman’s Fire Proof Garage H. D. NEWMAN. H;op. Consult He for Storage, Tires and Repairing ANYTHING IN SHEET METAL DANZER METAL WORKS HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND E. V. Hull’s Bus Lines Finest Service and Best Schedule of Any Jitney Line in State of Maryland. Our Big Roomy Cars Makes a Comfortable Trip Whether on Business or Pleasure. Mid-City Garage Equipped to Do All Kinds of Heavy Hauling or Moving RATES ARE RIGHT SERVICE THE BEST HARRY E. KEEDY C. G. KEEDY J. A. SWEMLEY When In Need of Furniture Visit Us HOME FURNITURE COMPANY The Most for Your Money 113 South Potomac Street Hagerstown, Md W. L HAUKEY COMPANY Manufacturers of “ QUALITY ” ICC CBCHM AND ICCS 4« EAST PRANKLIN STREET HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND DANZER LUMBER COMPANY 28 East Baltimore Street, Hagerstown, Md. BARN TIMBERS, LUMBER, SHINGLES and MILL WORK C. and P. Phone I700 Ask. Our Prices Established 1907 Official Jeweler to Smithsburg High School HONEST PRODUCTS The extraordinan’demand for Pins, Rings and Medals is impressive proof, I believe, that my policy to give the greatest dollar for-dollar value on the market has the universal endorsement of the American public. Moeller Jewelry standing the most crucial tests in the hands of thousands of owners, stands pre-eminent as Quality Products, honestly designed, honestly built and honestly priced. A trial order will convince you. ARTHUR MOELLER, Manufacturing Jeweler 13-21 PARK ROW NEW YORK CITY A New Depository for New Depositors Here is a new bank to serve you. Everything new except the staff which is old in experience and banking ability. Open an Account Commercial, Savings, Trust Department 4 Per Cent. Intciest Paid on Savings Accounts COMMERCIAL TRUST COMPANY HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND meOBROLSSNER fresh lirai l, i?oiis, (lakes IXiilv. lie Cream (ill flavors 1IAGCRSTOWN, MARYLAND M M DOYLE C. P. 31 and 11 H. E. DOYLE SMITHSBURG GARAGE General Repairing of all Kinds, Gas, Oils, Accessories and Storage AGENCY FOIl OVERLAND CARS For Good Service and Quick Work Call at JOHN BEARD’S GARAGE Corner Broadway and Locust Sts. Hagerstown, Maryland Fine Art and Commercial Photography G. W. W. SCOTHERN HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND IVe specialize on Clothing-.Nothing but CLOTHING 20 MADE TO ORDER SUITS OVER COATS 5, MADE TO FIT We carry a complete line of Rcady-to-Wear Clothing for Men and Young Men in connection with our Merchant Tailoring. The RoyallVoolen Mills Company On the Square HAGERSTOWN. MARYLAND CAPITAL. 20,000 SURPLUS. 810,000 The Peoples’ Banking Company Smithsburg, Maryland Thos. F. DiBendal, Pre� . F. H. Bikle, Vics-Pres. Lane slot Jaques, Sr , 2nd Vice-Pres . F. O. Cox, Cashier Keller J. Beard, Assistant Cashier Authorized Agents for War Savings Stamps 1919 Xmas Savings Club 4 Per Cent. Interest on Savings Accounts GASKINS KEILBAR FRUIT, POULTRY, EGGS AND GAME 14 East Camden Street BALTIMORE, MD. Fred. H. Everhart Agent for Singer Sewing Machines Pianos, Organs and Vlctrolas Needles for all Makes of Machines Also Repairing of Organs and Machines a specialty Smithsburg, Maryland WILLIAM BESTER FLORIST HAGERSTOWN ::::::: MARYLAND G. M. BUSHEY SON Lime and Limestone CAVETOWN MARYLAND W. H. McCARDELL, President JOHN B. KIEFFER, Cashier HAGERSTOWN BANK HAGERSTOWN, MD. Capital Stock - SI50,000.00 Surplus and Profits - $421,822.23 INVITES YOUR ACCOUNT STIEFF PIANOS flaryland Poultry Company Church and Foundry Streets, Hagerstown, fid. L. H. ASHBY Dealer in Fresh Meats of All Kinds Groceries, Confectionery, Cigars and Tobacco YOUR FRIENDS can buy anything you can give them except your PHOTOGRAPH McCune 12 North Potomac Street H. R. RUDY, pharmacist THE REXALL STORE Hotel Hamilton Comer HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND J. C. HOFFMAN’S SONS Dry Goods and Notions, Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Ready-to-Wear Clothing Dress Goods, Silks and “ Ladies Wraps ” a Specialty A. W. WINTERS Growing of Choice Fruits a Specialty SMITHSBURG, MARYLAND C. L BIKLE Growing of Choice Winter Apples a Specialty Smithsburg Maryland Kind Reader: If you are slammed too hard please remem- ber it was put in to keep the book from being too good. V Mi