Smithsburg High School - Leopard Yearbook (Smithsburg, MD)

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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

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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

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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