Smithsburg High School - Leopard Yearbook (Smithsburg, MD)

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1927 volume:

Wonunen cen FACULTY Left to Right—Elmer Chandlee, Virginia Bell, Rexford Hartle, Principal ; Madeline Darner. Harold Remsburg HIGH fiEW Vol- HI_____ Smithsburg, Vd. June 1927 No. 8 (Unntmntrpm?nt Monday, June 6 Invocation__________________________________________ Rev. Hesse “Afloat At Dusk”_________________________________ Senior Class Remarks by____________________ _ Mr. Hartle Commencement Address_____Mr. Harry C. Spillman, New York City. To The Brook”____________________________________________Senior Class Presentation of Diplomas to Seniors and Eight Grade Graduates by Superintendent B. J. Grimes Benediction.......................... Rev. Hartman (Ulaaa Ntglit Wednesday, June 8th, 8:00 P. M., Community Hall. “We Come To Greet You”__________________________________________Seniors Class History________________________________________ ... David Newman Class Play........................... -________________“Ghost Story” Prophecy .............................-................Clarence Lung “Boosting Our Old High School”__________________________________Seniors Class Poem....................... -....................— -Eva Miller Class Will________________________ -____________________Louise Baechtell Junior Response_____________________________________Joseph Gardenhour Class Song Class Roll Sunday, June 5th. 7:30 P. M., Baccalaureate Sermon to Graduates, Trinity Lutheran Church, by Rev. S. R. Wagner, Hagerstown. Page 2 HIGH NEWS HIGH NEWS A monthly journal published by the Senior English class of Smithsburg High School. Editorial Staff Fay Browne . . • Editor-in-Chief Agatha Hesse . . . Asst. Editor Ruth Shank . . . Humor Editor Marie Oswald . . . News Editor Helen Weller . . Girls’ Athletic Editor Austin Bikle . . Boys’ Athletic Editor Annabel Forrest . . Alumni Editor Business Staff Business Manager . . Clarence Lung Asst. Manager . . Louise Bachtell Advertising Mgr. . David Newman Subscription Rates For the School Year (9 months) .50 Mailed............................60 Single Copy.......................07 EDITORIAL There is a marked delinquency toward God’s work and the Lord s Prayer every morning. I have notic- ed from the hall that while the pact of the daily routine is carried on, there are many apparently disinterested members; some are looking out of the window, some reading, writing, or even talking at times. This is an im- portant part of the daily exercises; it settles one for the day and helps to begin his work in a quiet, orderly way. No one should enter or leave the room at this time and everyone should pay attention to the reading and take part in Drayer. The Bible is the foundation of Ethics and a guide in progress; it also acts as a safetv trail to keep us on the right track. Listen to what some of our great men have said concerning it. Mr. Coblentz, a member of the State Board of Education said, “A life with- out Christian religion is unbalanced.” Ewald, “In this book, is all the wisdom of the world.” Andrew Jackson, “That book is the book on which our Republic stands.” Sir Walter Scott, “There is only one book, the Bible.” Faraday, “Why will people go astray when they have this blessed book to guide them ?” Theodore Parker, “The sun never sets on its gleaming pages.” Cannon Farrar, “There is no book that can supersede is as an in- strument for the education of the young.” Dr. Guthrie, “Rob us of our Bible and our sky has lost it’s sun.” The indispensability of the Bible proves its value to us in beginning our daily work. SENIOR FAREWELL. The Senior Class stands at the present time in a place where they are thinking over High School days. They are looking backward, instead of forward as most classes are doing. Tn this ruminating, they are thinking of whether they hace obtained all they should have done, had they the High School course to take again. No doubt there are many regrets. Soon, the succeeding classes will be in this identical situation. Pre- pare for such a time. Make each and every year a successful one. Take part in Athletics; many happy memor- ies are of Athletic battles. Push all Social affairs with zest. The Social activities are pleasant memories to a Senior. Since the High School is what the pupils make it, leave no stone un- smoothed to mar it’s beauty. Be sure your course is just as you w’ant it, so there will be no regrets at it’s sunset. The Senior Class extends it’s best wishes and regards to the remaining Students and Faculty of S. H. S. C. Lung ’27. HIGH NEWS Page 3 HOPE Hope is one of the greatest bless- ings to man and one that possibly most effects our lives, we go forward from the very beginning of our lives with hope for better things to come, we hope to grow big when we are chil- dren, and with the hope that we may be able to read, write and solve pro- blems, take an interest in the first steps of education, and with perserv- erance gradually develop to higher standards of living, learning and thought, only to increase our confid- ence and hope that there are still bet- ter things farther on. The person having poor health has hope that through better living he will have better health, the farmer with hope cultivates the soil and sows seed believing that in time he shall reap a harvest, the inventor has hope that success is his in bringing about some great new invention for a ma- chine that will revolutionize present day methods of manufacture, transpor tation or amusement for mankind, the physician and surgeon toil and spend much time in study with the hope that a better method can be used to save the lives and improve the health of his fellowman, the teacher, the artist, mus ician and preacher all strive to im- prove on what has been done with the hope that their labors will make a bet- :er world to live in. As high school students and grad- uates especially, the question may arise as to where do I go from here, and gloomy would be the future if we had not the hope, that if we continue to prepare for some work and ever do our best at what may come to us to do each day will bring us success. Faith, hcpe and perserverance, these three, overcometh all things, and to their attributes we can credit our present conditions, whether it be in school, at work or in our school life. Hope fills our days with anticipa- tions, high and noble aspirations: it imparts strength and courage for dis- charging responsibilities: it scatters oses along the thorny pathway of life: t is the sunshine piercing the shadow. With out hope, man’s desire to live ceases. May the star of hope shine on and on ! K. J. Newcomer. WOULD S. H. S. BE THE SAME IF: Arthur Martin acted as a Senior in English Class ? Ruth and Shank were not seen talking In the halls ? Robert failed to chew gum? Clarence lost his dignity? Eva lost her musical talent ? Helen did not tease Louise every morning ? Fay lost her type-writing ability ? Agatha Annabel arrived at school before 9 o’clock ? Wade lost his good disposition ? Irl did not explain Physics to the girls everyday ? Marie refused to laugh any more ? Frances bobbed her hair ? Louise forgot her date ? David’s hair failed to curl ? Austin missed a trip to Ringgold ? Margaret lost her history knowledge ? Martha learned the “Charleston”? Storekeeper and Lady Lady—Do you keep dates ? Storekeeper—I’d never keep you wait- ing a second. Page 4 HIGH NEWS BIOGRAPHIES OF MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR CLASS Frances Ross—The Senior girls are considered good cooks. Of this group, Frances is one of the best. We always find her foremost when refresh ments are to be served. As she is in- terested in her school work, her efforts in her studies are earnest ones. Be- sides, Frances possesses musical ta- lents; she can play the piano, and is a member of the Glee Club. As Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Simmons in our two plays, she played her parts well. Her plans for the future are rather indefinite, but we think that she will be an ideal homemaker for some- one (?) Wade Smith—The one who play- the role of “Abe” Lincoln in the Armis- tice Day parade was no other than our classmate, WTade Smith. He is a very industrious and intelligent boy; one who is willing to do whatever is asked of him. In Physics, he in one of our star pupils. Due to his love for machin- ery, we hope that some day, he will be- come a great machinist or perhaps a famous inventor. Irl Sensenbaugh—“Sensy” is an energetic boy and does not mind walk- ing several miles to school each morn- ing. When he drives his car, he has no trouble to get passengers. He is quite interested in a certain section of Washington County (?). He enjoys parties, and always has a friend to ac- company him. Irl is a good Agricul- tural student, and in the future we shall find him a first class farmer. Helen Weller—“Say, to drive an automobile at fifty miles an hour, isn’t it great?” This is “Ben” the captain of our Volley Ball Tteam, our chamion player, a real athletic girl and a very safe driver. We may also add that she is quite a dancer—very few steps come out that “Ben” isn’t able to learn in a short time. She endeavored to teach some of the Senior girls, the “Charleston”, but finally she gave up in despair—evidently her efforts were in vain. We are sure that if Helen en- ters college, she shall always have many friends, because of her pleasant disposition. Ruth Shank—One of the jolliest and the most humorous of our class is Ruth Shank, always known as “Sally.” She is a member of the Vol- ley Ball Team and a good student. She stars though in cooking. Many of the students have been able to get away from the Domestic Science Room, feeling satisfied at lunch time if Ruth has been in charge. Because of her good cooking, she played suc- cessfully the role as maid in the plays given by the class. In the future we will perhaps find her teaching Domestic Science or caring for her own home. David Newman—A slim boy is often seen playing Volley Ball in front of the school house and if he fails to be there, someone is sure to ask where “Peepie” is. “Peepie” as we call him is not as small as you think, but is rather tall and known as David New- man. He had the former famous name attached to him in his Junior then. He is good in his studies and athletics. He has starred in both the Next Page Please HIGH NEWS Page 5 year and has been known thus since plays of his Junior and Senior years. In the future, some think he will be a teacher. No doubt he will go to Franklin and Marshall College at Lan caster, but we will have to wait for the alumni notes in the future issue of High News. BASEBALL SEASON Although the Baseball Team did not get off with such a good start, their early defeats seasoned them for later combats. A number of new players from the Elementary Grades and lower classmen were broken in and given their first real touch of Baseball. Many of these boys made a good showing, and will make real, future players. The team, by not entering the league and using younger, inexperien- ced players has made a good start to- ward whipping into shape, a likely looking County Championship Team. The bulk of the pitching was done by Captain Richard Martin, who won his first five starts. Lloyd Masters served in a relief role and besides playing a bang up game at 2nd. base acquired the reputation of being a very timely hitter. The major por- tion of the receiving was performed by Joe Kretsinger in very creditable fash- ion in spite of an early season handi- cap of split fingers. The fielding of Robert Welty was a feature of the defense as was the hitting of third baseman, Edwin Bark- doll. The out-field was built around center-fielder Austin Bikle, a veteran of three campaigns, and was taken care of by Guy Lumm, John Rudy, and Howard Carrill. The work of three youngsters, Tracy, Carril and Bachtell was especially impressive and will show a better account of them- selves in the future. S. H. S. Baseball Scores Thurmont 7—S. H. S. 3 at Thurmont Thurmont 12—S. H. S. 11 at Home Chewsville 2—S. H. S. 17 at Home Quincy O. 10—S. H. S. 9 at Quincy Quincy O. 5—S. H. S. 28 at Home Quincy H. S. 1—S. H. S. 3 at Home Middletown H. S. 3—S. H. S. 11 at Home Middletown H. S. 2—S. H. S. 9 at Mid- dletown. Batting Averages For 7 Games AB H BA Martin 30 14 .466 Geiser 9 4 .444 Lumm 22 9 .409 Barkdoll 30 12 .400 Bikle 8 3 .375 Bachtell 11 4 .363 Kretsinger 22 6 .271 Rudy 30 8 .266 Masters 30 7 .233 Eyler 5 1 .200 Welty 27 5 .135 Carroll 3 1 .125 232 74 .313 FROM YON WINDOW I lay awake on my bed at night, Peer through yon window in calm de- light. My mount doth rise to starry skies; A vigilant guard for slumbering eyes. A sentinel breathing the cool late air, High Rock in gentle silhouette stands there. Behind, a soft warm light is tending— To the lonely world, his bright rays sending. Subtly o’er the Rock he shines— The lacy Pagoda in outline fine. Continued on next page Page 6 HIGH NEWS He tells the mount of the world’s mis- deeds, And comforts when a heart nigh bleeds. Then, too he smiles when man is true, And lulls him to sleep under midnight hue. If I were the moon and the moon were I, I’d live a life most perfect, as I’ve aim- ed to try. Old Saint Mountain records all these Affairs, that the moon both hears and sees. He stands as a statue in pale moon- light, A staple friend in this life long flight. Ministers Visit Our School Our student body has been given much inspiration by hearing the ad- dresses of our local ministers. On Tuesday, May 10, Rev. J. S. Hartman and son Rev. Ralph Hart- man visited our school. The former spoke to the students on, “Why Are You Going To School?” The latter talked on, “Faithfulness Is The Key To Success.” On Wednesday, May 18, Rev. F. Hesse addressed the student body on us. We, the students appreciate the interest which the ministers take in our school by coming here to speak to the subject, “Ideals.” SENIOR NICKNAMES Louise Baechtell—“Jerry” Margaret Beck—“Beckie” Fay Browne—“Brownie” Annabel Forrest—“Had” Martha Fiery—“Red” Agatha Hesse—“Hesse” Eva Miller—“Cody” Marie Oswald—“Johnnie” Frances Ross—“Peg” Ruth Shank—“Shank” Helen Weller—“Ben” Austin Bikle—“Bickle” Robert Kinna—“Bob” Clarence Lung—“Brother” Arthur Martin—“Martin” David Newman—“Peepie” Irl Sensenbaugh— Sensy” Wade Smith—“Whiskers” HOW THE SENIORS SPEND THEIR LEISURE. Louise Baechtell—“Sleeping.” Margaret Beck—“Studying History.’ Fay Browne—“Typewriting.” Martha Fiery—“Reading.” Annabel Forrest—“Talking about her week-ends.” Agatha Hesse—“Driving a Ford.” Eva Miller—“Studying her lessons.” Marie Oswald—“Laughing.” Frances Ross—“Planning Pleasure for Seniors.” Ruth Shank—“Reading French.” Helen Weller—“Playing Volley Ball.” Austin Bikle—“Playing Ball.” Robert Kinna—“Teasing Frances.” Clarence Lung—“Running Lighten- ing.” Arthur Martin—“Raising Farm Pro- ducts.” David Newman—“Soliciting Ads for High News.” Irl Sensenbaugh—“Going to Cheese- hollow.” Wade Smith—“Studying Physics.” Mr. Hartle—Who can give me a sent- ence using the word, “avaunt?” Charles R.—Avaunt what avaunt when avaunt it. HIGH NEWS Page 7 Senior (El xm Soil Martha C. Fiery Annabel Forrest Marie E. Oswald Frances L. Ross A. Ruth Shank Helen M. Weller Austin H. Bikle Irl D. Sensenbaugh Arthur F. Martin David H. Newman Robert .Kinna (flaaa ffluttu Build for character, not for fame. •Clarence W. Lung, President Fay Browne, Secretary 'Agatha E. Hesse, Treasurer D. Louise Baechtell •Eva M. Miller E. Wade Smith Margaret L. Beck % (flaaa (CuLira (Elaea Jloutrr Navy Blue and Gold Sweet Pea Honor Students Page 8 HIGH NEWS SENIOR CLASS POEM Commencement time is once more about, We, the class of twenty-seven from our school,—are passing out. There are eighteen on our roll, Each seeking his shining goal. Then here is a line or two, -ir the boys and girls so faithful, studious, and true. First on our roll comes Louise or rath- er “Sis”, One, whom we will all greatly miss, For she is always found to be busy and gay, And when asked to read French, never says “nay”! Next in line is Margaret, who always is filled with glee, But nevertheless she works very hard when needs must be. Then there is Fay who loves to type- write, And makes us have all our news just right. Now comes Martha who you’ll all agree, Works well and is just as good as good can be. Annabel takes very much delight, Telling us how much she enjoyed the previous night. “Hesse” is the one who digs very hard, And well deserves the A’s on her re- port card. Marie likes very much to laugh and talk, Also to ride in a Ford, but not to walk. When serving and cooking are to be done, It is there that Frances can be excell- ed by none. Ruth works hard and is amusing too, Without her what would the Seniors do ! Helen loves to play Volley Ball, And is ever willing to come at a call. Now we leave the girls with their sor- rows and joys. And find ourselves among seven gay boys. Austin or rather “Bikle” is the man, Who in Baseball or Soccer does the best he can. It is Clarence who fills the President’s chair, You can be sure he does his duty there. Robert is very bpshful about the girls, But he amuses Miss Bell with his stor- ies about the squirrels. Martin it seems can never agree. In History, Physics, or whatever it may be. David or “Peepie” is a real sport, And who can easily be found on the vol ley ball court. Whenever there is a ball game or par- ty, “Sensy” is always on hand, And sure to take the girls a ride in his Overland. It is Wade who knows Physics well. Yet he too welcomes the second bell. Beneath the blue and gold, We are leaving our school for fields untold. Under our motto, “Build For Charac- ter, Not For Fame,” May each and everyone of us make S. H. S. worthy of her name. So here’s to every girl and boy, May your life be filled with happiness, success, and joy. (Writen by Eva Miller, a member of the class.) Little Boy—Mama, is papa going to heaven when he diees ? Mother—Why, son, who put such an absurd idea in your head ? HIGH NEWS Page 9 ifmtinr (IImb Soil Evelyn Huff Katherine Kaylor Pauline Stevenson Evelyn Ridenour Peter Frey Samuel Geiser Lite Holmes Joseph Kretsinger Lloyd Masters John Miller Eugene Novinger Robert Welty Guy Lumm Jeosph Gardenhour, President Charloette Bell, Vice President Mary Swope, Secretary and Treasurer Irene Cline Florence Clopper Elizabeth Ferguson Madeline Forrest Claaa Cobra Red and White Page 10 HIGH NEWS JUNIOR PLAY Members of the Junior Class made their first appearance on the stage, when they presented “Deacon Dubbs” on June 3rd and 4th. It was a humorous drama, which presented life in a country village. Miss Popover, typical Southern old maid, played by Madeline Forrest; Deacon Dubbs, a wealthy old farmer, played by Joseph Gardenhour; and Deuteronomy Jones, the bashful hired man, played by Lloyd Masters, furnish- ed plenty of entertainment throughout the play. The other characters were as follows; Amos Coleman, a young lawyer, played by Guy Lumm; Raw- don Crawley, a wolf in sheep’s clothes, played by Eugene Novinger; Major McNutt, the auctioneer, played by Jo- seph Kretsinger; Rose Raleigh, the brave little school ma’am, played bv Charlotte Bell; Emily Dale, the rich- est girl in town, played by Pauline Stevenson; Trixie Coleman, full of mischief, played by Evelyn Huff; Yen- nle Yensen, the hired girl from Swed- en. played by Mary Swope. SIR ROGER IN DETROIT. I was walking down a main thor- oughfare in the large manufacturing city of Detroit, Michigan. After walking a block, I met my friend, Sir Roger, who was gazing about in every direction. He was so busy looking at the tall buildings that he did not no- tice me until I grabbed him by the arm. He had not visited Detroit for over twenty-five years. Huge crowds of people paced up and down the busy streets, and all of them seemed to notice my friend who was dressed in an old fashioned way and had a large white beard which moved as he talked. He was so excit- ed, and he talked so loud that I had to tell him to keep a little more quiet or the man standing yonder in the blue suit, with a badge on his coat, and billy in his hand, might put him under ar- rest for disturbing the peace. My friend talked with me for quite a while about the wonders of the city, and how they differ from the country. Suddenly, the air became noisv with the hum of air-planes. Sir Roger had never seen any of these contriv- ances before and he asked me what kind of huge birds they were and why they made so much noise. I told him that they all belonged to Henry Ford and that he had a large incubator out- side of Detroit where he hatched the I.oby planes and that the large plane which was seen in front, was the old plane teaching the young ones to fly. I had my friend about convinced of this, and then I pulled him by the arm and told him to go with me to Dear- born air-port and there observe the manufacturing system by which the planes were made. While there, my friend was so enthused that he wanted to take a ride over Detroit and get a bird’s-eye view of the city. I got in the plane with him and the aviator. We strapped him very tight so he could not fall out. We were soon fly- ing over the large city with Sir Roger spell-bound. We circled around sev eral times and then landed at the air- port. My friend was nearly out of breath and exclaimed, “What things some people can invent.” We both went back to the city when I bade my dear old friend good-bye, and depart- ed for New York City. J. Gardenhour ’28 HIGH NEWS Page 11 EXCHANGES The Broadcaster Williamsport High School Williamsport, Md. Pa Mar Va Hancock High School The Star of B. H. S. Boonsboro, Md. Hoo-Wair-N-Wot Hagerstown, Md. The Pied Piper Thurmont High School Thurmont, Md. The Tattler Fmmitsburg High School Emmitsburg, Md. Tips and Taps Liberty High School Libertytown, Md. Blue and Gold Echoes Washington High School Washington, Va. The Frontline State Normal School Frostburg, Md. The Holly Leaf State Normal School Salisbury, Md. B. C. Bee Bridgewater College Bridgewater, Va. DEBATES and Robert Kinna. The first question debated was, Re- solved “That Immigrants Should Be Distributed To Rural Districts.” Affirmative Negative Eva Miller Wade Smith Frances Ross Ruth Shank Martha Fiery Arthur Martin The decision was rendered in fa- vor of the negative side. The second question debated was, Resolved, “That Immigration Should Fe Prohibited Within U. S.” Affirmative Negative Fay Browne Louise Baechtell Margaret Beck Marie Oswald Annabel Forrest Irl Sensenbaugh The decision was rendered in favor of the affirmative. FIELD DAY The annual Interscholastic Athle- tic Meet of Washington Co. High Schools will be held in Hagerstown on May 27. Each school is requested to send a delegation of several Athletes to compete in the various games. Sev- eral valuable medals will be awarded to those students who qualify as the best Athletes of their school. A sys- tem of units or credits whereby each school is graded according to the num- ber of honors won by its representa- tives, has been in use for several years. We are, as usual sending our team as our defenders and we hope they will be as victorious as they were in the preceding year, when the final rating ic declared. Members of the Senior Class pre- sented two debates on May 9 and 10. Chairman, David Newman; Time keep ers, Austin Bikle and Clarence Lung, Judges, Agatha Hesse, Helen Weller Dick M.—Did that play have a happy ending ? Kenneth B.—Yes, everybody was glad when it was over. Page 12 HIGH NEWS g 0plrmttmx (Class SnU Richard Martin, President David Welty, Vice President Josephine Pryor, Secretary and Treasurer Anna Barkdoll Iva Burhman Louise Burgessor Charlotte Forrest Ruth Kline Nellie Lewis Barbara Lumm Grace Lung Kathryn Pryor Grace Reynolds Catheryn Ross Sarah Sleasman Thelma Winders Kittle Winters Edwin Barkdoll Kenneth Brandenburg Alfred Fehl Richard Geiser Paul Lung Richard Newcomer Glenn Sensenbaugh Kenneth Spessard HIGH NEWS Page 13 List of 8th Grade Graduates Girls—Rieman L. Stouffer, Beulah C. Myers, Evaline Hershberger, Mar- garet L. Smith, Eleanor A. Glenn, Olive G. Wolfe, Evelyn B. Itnyre, Kathleen Smith, Dorothy Jane Jacques, Elinor Louise Garver, Cleo Louise Shank, Stella Irene Sleasman, Miriam Besore Legge, Sarah Rosalie Forrest, Nellie Ruth Kline. Boys—David E. Bachtell, Charles Richard Wolfe, Robert S. Ross, How- ard Allen Carill, Clarence E. Harsh- man, Howard P. Newman, Harman Paul Dehart, Chester E. Kindle, Guy E. Forrest, Robert Steck Barkdoll, Joseph S. Brown, Eugene Lee Fergu- son, Melvin P. Smith, George Preston Ferguson, Benjamin E. Weller. BETTER AND HIGHER CO-OPERATION Each local district is organized so as to come under the jurisdiction of the county government. The counties of a state are so organized as to come under the jurisdiction of the state. States are so organized as to come under the jurisdiction of the Federal government. Why can’t we have an organization composed of a represen- tative from each school of the county? In such an organization, news could be exchanged for the respective high school papers; county athletics, and other school topics could be dis- cussed. Mr. Grimes, county superin- tendent of schools, thinks such an or- ganization would be beneficial and next term will see its innovation. David W. — Congratulate me! I’ve just thought of something clever. Glenn S.—Beginner’s luck. STOP — LOOK — LISTEN An 8 Reel Movie ----Coming---- “Son of Democracy—Story of the life of Abraham Lincoln. A Real Movie—Also a comedy Place—Community Hall. Time—June 9th. Two Shows—2:30 and 8 p. m. For benefit of Smithsburg School. Prices 15 and 25 cents. PRESIDENT OF HOOD COLLEGE ADDRESSES STUDENT BODY On Tuesday, May 24, Dr. Appel spoke to the members of our school on the “Fundamentals of Civilization.” In his address, he depicted the four essential qualities, conscience, moral character, desire and appetite, which every person should possess in making an ideal civilized nation. The student body appreciates and thanks Dr. Appel for imparting to them his invaluable advice. Irl S.—Step up ladies and gentlemen, and view the planet Mars. One dime ma’m. Ruth S.—“Gracious!” Isn’t it round and smooth”? Irl S.—Will the baldheaded gentle- man please stay away from the front of the instrument? Miss Darner (to unusually bright student) Joe, how much would $500 at 2% amount to at the end of the year ? Joe—(No answer) Miss Darner—Don’t you know that Joe ? Joe—Yes, but I’m not interested in two per cent. Page 14 HIGH NEWS jfrpslpnnt (Class Soil Robert Reynolds, President Mary Catherine Kefauver, Vice President Louise Welty, Secretary and Treasurer Ruby Harp Helen Miller Margaret Fogle Bessie Wagaman Evelyn Eyler Janet Koontz Eleanor Toms Grace Miller Grace Kretsinger Mary Dubbs Nina Huff Elinor Novinger Elizabeth Seighman Eleanor Unger Pauline Beard Annabel Harp Mildred Poffinberger Elizabeth Grossnickle Ada Shockey Herbert Baker Mark Mentzer Ronald Itnyre Noah Wolfe John Clopper William South Francis Geiser Charles Ross Shank Reecher Herman Radecke John Rudy Daniel Forrest Edwin Henneberger Joseph Rowe Wilmer Oswald Waldo Rowe Robert Eyler Herman Benchoff HIGH NEWS Page 15 FLEMENTARY SCHOOL NOTES There will be approximately thir- ty graduates from the Eighth Grade this year. Those with those from the outlying districts should make quite a large class of Freshman to be ushered into the High School at the opening of school in the fall of 1927. To date there has been 68 Palmer Method Buttons, 19 Merit Buttons, 9 Honor Buttons and 1 Progress Pin issu- ed to pupils of the 6th. 7th. 8th. grad es. At a recent penmanship test tak- en by the pupils of the High Shcool a id those of the Grammar Grades, it was found that the Grades stood just a ! lie above those of the Hi. SCHOOL NOTES Musical A Musical was given in the Com- munity House on June 2nd. by the Glee Club Girls of S. H. S. assisted by Miss Catherine Neikirk, Soprano; Mr. ,T. R. R. Black, Baritone, and Miss Grace Brane, Reader. Mr. Dunkle, Pres, of the Frostburg Normal School, visited our school to impress upon the minds of the Seniors, the need of higher educational learn- ing. He hopes to welcome at the Nor- mal School, members from this gradu- ating class. “Weenie Roast. The Senior Class, chaperoned by Miss Bell, held a “Weenie Roast” at High Rock on Wednesday evening, May 4th. The Domestic Science Room was made very attractive and sanitary by the Agriculture Boy’s painting the in- terior. Curtains were put up which gives it the appearance of a real kitch- en. The school wishes to thank the boys for their part in this improvement The aim of the Domestic Science Girls, is to kee pthe room looking like a kitchen of an ideal home. Lunch In The Domestic Science Room On Tuesday, April 26, a lunch was prepared by the Domestic Science Girls for the Senior Class. We had as our guests, Mr. Blackwell, State Supt. of Vocational Education, and Miss Bell our English Instructor. Everyone had a very enjoyable time and it was soon learned that oth- er classes would have lunch there. Ifl—But why are those trees bending over so far ? Austin—You would bend over, too, Irl, if you wuz as full o’ green apples as those trees are. Let Us Refinish Your Car In PYROXYLIN Better Then Paint. Costs Less. Your Choice Of Colors Ready In 24 Hours NEWMAN AUTO CO. Smithsburg, Md. Phone 74 Fage 16 HIGH NEWS SENIOR CLASS CALENDAR 1927-‘27 Sept. 2—Eighteen Seniors assembled in S. H. S. for a year of hard work. Sept. 3—Agatha relates a thrilling in- cident. Sept. 8—We are introduced to that most fascinating study, “Physics. Sept. 10 — Our “Charleston” dancer gives an exhibition from 12.15 to 12.30. Sept. 23—Try out for play “Step Live- ly.” Oct. 5—Helen proudly displays a Frat. Pin. The owner (?) Oct. 6—Still battling with French verbs. Oct. 7—Clarence’s Ford must have frozen. He came in late. Oct. 18—We have an Intelligence Test. Are our I. Q’s O. K? Oct. 20—Love affair in Senior Class. Guess who ? Nov. 1—Several Seniors attend Hal- lowe’en Party given by Agr. Boys. Have a lovely time. Nov. 8—Dignified Seniors ? Yes— but we decide to enter the Armis- tice Day Parade. Nov. 12—Seniors laugh for the first time this year. Nov. 25—Beginning of Thanksgiving Vacation. Nov. 30—Seniors are delighted when their pins arrive. Dec. 3—Louise displays her talent as an artist. Dec. 10—Quietness reigns. Dec. 15—Senior girls usher at Masonic Choir Recital. Dec. 23—Jan. 3—Xmas. Holiday. Jan. 4—We get down to real work (?) Jan. 12—Glee Club Girls make their debut. Tpn. 19—Autograph Books are all the rage. Jan. 20—New York Times becomes popular in Senior Class. Jan. 25—Senior’s Promenade—9.20 A. M. Get in Line ! Pel). 8—9—Report Cards prove the topic of the day. Peb. 15—Robert loses his disposition Feb. 18—Nothing doing. Feb. 25—26—Senior Play, “Step Live- ly,”—a great success. Mar. 1—Everything goes wrong. Mar. 2—Explosion in Leboratory. No one injured. Mar. 16—Great excitement caused by —(?) Mar. 30—Cafeteria makes a big hit Apr. 1—Everybody wide awake. Apr. 14—Ruth entertains. Apr. 19—The unknown visitor. Apr. 29—Spring Fever is in the air. Watch the Seniors. May 4—Senior Weenie Roast. May 25—26—Exams. (Senior Class) May 27—Field Day. June 6—Commencement Night. June 8—Class Night. June 12—The last sad farewell of ou • scholastic year. Johnny—I didn’t bring an excuse for being absent yesterday ’cause ma was too busy to write one this morning. Teacher—Then why didn’t your fath- er write one ? Johnny—Shucks, he’s no good making excuses. Ma catches him every time, and you’re smart- er’n ma. Mr. Hartle—When wTas Rome built ? Kenneth B.—At night. Mr. Hartle—Who told you that ? Kenneth B.—You did. You said Rome wasn’t built in a day. HIGH NEWS Page 17 GOOD-BYE We Seniors leave our school so gay, We may not meet for many a day, Our hearts will evermore be true Though now we sadly say adieu. We’ll miss our dear old school so sweet. What can we do, but ever weep. Our hearts are broken with regret But never dream, that we’ll forget. Then cheer up ’till we meet again We’ll try to work and make some gain. Tho’ far we roam from dear old High, Our thoughts of school shall never die. R. Shank ’27 Shank R.—I wonder what we will wear in heaven ? Robert K.—I know what I’ll wear. Shank R.—What ? Robert K.—A surprise look if I see you there. Mr. Chandlee—“What is heredity ?” Arthur Martin—“Something that every father believes in until his son begins acting like an idiot.” John D. Myers Co. “The Home of Good Clothes” 25-27 N. Potomac St. Hagerstown, Md. Bel-Mar Gift Shop Smithsburg Md. Gifts and Cards for All Occasion Stationery, Novelties, Etc. MILK! MILK! MILK! Quality Service Morning delivery Sataisfction guarenteed Phone 1F2 I G. E. Winders Smithsburg Sanitary Store W. C. Masters, Prop. Dealers in General Mdse. It will pay you to see us. Smithsburg Insurance Agency Forty Kind of Insurance Plus Service The Protection You Need - We have At Home 7 hinf of That Hail Protection Now Peoples Banking Co. Smithsburg, Md. Four Per cent paid on Saving AccounU. Chmtmai Saving Club. Page 18 HIGH NEWS TO LIVE NATURALLY. As spring develops, the human soul is stirred by the glory of early sun- rise, of fresh green grass and leaf, and drinks the perfume of blossoms. In turn it pours forth the noblest from within itself to the environment with- out. By just such instinct a bee sips nectar from the flower to produce its delicious honey. Our little worker does not waste valuable energy in go- ing to flowers which do not contain material to satisfy that inborn tend- ency. Nature provides for the human as she provides for the bee But often we do not live naturally, and contrary to the bee, visit flowers which do not hold an essential material for our dev- elopment. Nectar lies upon our bookshelves. Why do we waste moments upon “True Story” or such magazines which excite the nerves to such a pitch that we look upon life in the extreme ? Soon we will fail to live rationally and naturally. Literature absorbed by us. if allayed will be extended in our con- versation and activity as the bee pours forth its honey from the blossoms; hence we will become undesirable per- sons to those of our surroundings. On the other hand, if one delves in sub- stantial reading, he will be desired by those about him as a friend. Such friendship as this constantly fills the atmosphere with fragrance as does a beautiful rose—a companion whose deed and thought is at all times vir- tuous. To live naturally, the universe liv- es in acord with its neighbor, in coher- ence with blossom, bee and bird. Miss Bell—Now, Herbert, how many seasons are there? Herbert—Do you mean in United States ? Miss Bell—Yes. Herbert—Two. Miss Bell—Only two, name them ? Herbert—Soccer Baseball. Francis G.—Gracious, Edwin, how did you get your hands so filthy ? Edwin H.—Washing my face. ROBERT L HARTLE, SVUTHSBURG, MD. INSURANCE PHONE 54 All kind of Insurance written including Fire, Tornado and Wind- storm. Automobile Fire, Public liability, and Property damage, Collis- ion, and Hail on fruit and growing crops. Also Life, health and accid- ent. Hoffman’s Style Shop Snappy Service for Young Men. 1 5 N. Potomac St. Hagerstown, Md. HIGH NEWS Page 19 SENIOR’S FAVORITE EXPRESSIONS Louise Baechtell—“Oh, shut up !” Margaret Beck—“Well, it’s the truth.” Kay Browne— “Or something like that.” Annabel Forrest—“I’m going away at 7.30.” Martha Fiery—“I can’t be bothered.” Agatha Hesse—“Who wouldn’t.” Eva Miller—“You’ll find it in “Burch and Patterson.” Marie Oswald— “And what did he say ?” Frances Ross—“Good gracious.” Ruth Shank—“Oh, who said ?” Helen Weller—“Gee, I’m sleepy.” Austin Bikle—“It’s not so.” Robert Kinna—“Aw, go on.” Clarence Lung—“That’s a good idea.” Arthur Martin—“I’ll say she has.” David Newman—“What do we have in History ?” M Sensenbaugh—“Ain’t that awful?” Wade Smith—“Je ne comprend pas.” David—Will you kiss and never tell? Agatha—I’ll tell the world. Brenner’s Store 1866-1927 Smithsburg, Md. A. A. Holmes Preparitorial Medicines Soft Drinks and Candies Kretsinger Bros. Hot weather is coming Do not forget the Ice-man. Complements of Had a “ hunch” For a delicious lunch Go To Novinger’s Cool Airy Lunch Room Wholesome, Appetizing Food High Rock Road, Pen Mar. Formerly at Park Entrance Page 20 HIGH NEWS ATHLETIC NEWS Smithsburg Victorious Over Middle- town High Due to the cheering of the S. H. S. students, the Smithsburg girls won 3 close games with the Middletown Vol- ley girls on May 11. The three scores 17-9; 16-11; 15-11, showed very hard work done by both teams. The girls have improved wonderfully for the amount of practice they get and they are hoping to be victorious throughout the year. Class Volley Ball Tournament May 4—Seniors vs. Juniors May 5—Sophs’ vs. Freshmen May 6—Seniors vs. Sophs’ May 9—Juniors vs. Freshmen May 10—Seniors vs. Freshmen May 11—Juniors vs. Sophs’ May 12—Seniors vs. Juniors Sophs’ vs. Freshmen May 13—Seniors vs. Sophs’ Juniors vs. Freshmen Freshmen Team Senior Team Louise Welty Margaret Beck Evelyn Eyler Helen Weller Bessie Wagaman Ruth Shank Mildred Poffenberger Annabel Forrest Elizabeth Grossnickle, Agatha Hesse Elinor Novinger David Newman Annabel Harp Clarence Lung Ada Shockey Martha Fiery Junior Team Sophomore Team Sarah Sleasman Charlotte Bell Joseph Gardenhour Samuel Geiser John Miller Mary Swope Lile Holmes Robert Welty Elizabeth Ferguson Much spirit was Kittie Winters Grace Reynolds Barbara Lumm Nellie Lewis Kenneth Brandenburg David Welty Alice Miller shown during these games and we are glad to find the S. H. S. girls getting more school spirit and more action than during the previous years. JUNIOR ALPHABET B is for Bell who always knows her lessons well. C is for Cline who is happy all the time. C is for Clopper, who when you get her started, cannot stop ’er. F is for Forrest, who always joins in the Junior Chorus. F is for Frey, who can almost touch the sky. F is for Ferguson, who at the piano is a good one. G is for Geiser, who wants to be wiser. G is for Gardenhour, who is always at school at an early hour. H is for Holmes, who always stays at home. H is for Huff, who is a great big bluff. K is for Kretsinger, our best comedian singer. K is for Kaylor whose husband is going to be a tailor. L is for Lumm, who when a Freshman sucked his thumb. M is for Masters whose favorite words are, “I’ll ast’er. M is for Miller, who for his life’s work will be a tiller. N is for Novinger, who in years to come will be a doctor. R is for Ridenour, as cheery as a sum- mer shower. S is for Stevenson, who smiles as the rays of the sun. S is for Swope, who in the future is go- ing to elope. W is for Welty, who aims to be weal- thy. BASEBALI TEAM Row 1.—R. Welty, S. Geisrer, R. Martin, (Capt.) J. Kret- singer, E. Barkdoll Row 2.—H. Carril, R. Eyler, J. Rudy, A. Bikle, Mr. Remsburg, (Coach) G. Lumm, L. Masters, D. Baehtell, C. Tracy VOLLEY BALL GIRLS Row 1.—Mary Swope, Helen Weller, (Capt.) Barbara Lumm Row 2.—Agatha Hesse, Bess Wagaman, Alice Miller, Evelyn Eyler, Mr. Chandlee, (Coach) Row 3.—Sarah Sleasman, Mildred Poffinberger, Grace Rey- nolds, Ruth Shank HIGH NEWS Page 21 TWELVE THINGS TO REMEMBER The value of time. The success of perserverance. The pleasure of working. Jones’s Grocery Chewsville, Maryland The dignity of simplicity. The worth of character. The power of kindness. The influence of example. The obligation of duty. The wisdom of economy. The virtue of patience. The improvement of talent. The joy of originating. Mountain Potatoes I. D. Sensenbaugh Smithsburg Md. R. F. 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