Smithsburg High School - Leopard Yearbook (Smithsburg, MD)

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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

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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

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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.