Smithsburg High School - Leopard Yearbook (Smithsburg, MD)

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Page 6 High News STATISTICS ON ABSENTEES FOR FIRST EIGHT MONTHS OF SCHOOL YEAR 1928-1929 Classes Size Number days lost Freshman 28 270 Sophomore 29 355 Junior 33 560 Senior 20 181 Total 1366 Average number of days lost per pupil by classes: Freshman 9-7- Sophomore 12.3- Junior 17. - Senior 9. + Reasons for absence Number of days lost % Work 350 25.9 Illness 840 61.4 Dentist 14 1. Funeral 22 1.5 Missed the bus 15 1.1 Weather 25 1.8 Miscellaneous 100 7.3 1366 100. THE CLASS OF ’29 When we consider the good times we have had for four years and that these good times are almost over, we think of our very first years. We entered high school as every other class—wandering, looking and hunting. We had four new teachers: Miss Bell, our Eng- lish Instructor; Mr. Chandlee, Mathematics; Mr. Remsberg, Science; Mr. Hartle, Latin; and Community Civics under Miss Bell. Several of the boys took Agriculture under Mr. Remsberg. These boys are the first to graduate with a four year course in Agri- culture. By the end of our freshman year we really began to know what was before us. There were forty-two of us in all, but due to misfortune twenty-two left us one by one. The sophomore year was taken up in hard study. We had Miss Darner as our Math teacher, and Mr. Chandlee, History and Bi- ology. Several failed the first month in Caesar, and took up Biology. As Juniors, we were the jolliest class in High School. We found our subjects very hard but we managed to get through with- out one failing. We had a change in Eng- lish teachers, getting a former high school graduate, Mr. Wolfinger, for our Junior term. This year, we have really learned what school life has been. There are only twenty of us left. There were two former pupils to join us this year. Mr. Summers and Miss Albaugh entered our school as the new teach- ers. We found Physics a very delightful ' but hard study under Mr. Summers, who is also our French teacher. Mr. Hartle taught American Democracy and Miss Albaugh, English. Our class has been the first to graduate from this high school with a higher standard and average than any class in the past. We have tried as Seniors to set examples for the lower classmen, which we hope will be con- tinued after we leave. SENIORS SEE SHAKESPEAREAN DRAMA Friday, April 12th, the Senior Class jour- neyed to Baltimore to see Fritz Leiblers pre- sentation of Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth, staged at Ford s Opera House. The play was enjoyed by everyone and proved edu- cational assistance in our study of Shakes- pearean plays and literature of the Elizabeth- an Age. The trip was under the direction of Miss Rachel Albaugh, head of the English Depart- ment of the High School.

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HIGH NEWS Pa c 5 especially enjoys moving pictures which por- tray historical events. He has a very bright future before him. He expects to join his father in the railroad office. Probably some day he will be at the head of some large railroad. Let us wish him the best of success. Anna Barkdoll Anna is one of the merriest in our class. She is always wearing a bright happy smile when she comes to school. She is very much interested in her school work and studies hard. During the noon hour you will usually find her studying French. In last year's Junior play, Aaron Boggs, Freshman, she played the part of Loretta Rea. In our last play, Apple Blossom Time, she played the part of Malvina Kurtx in a very pleasing manner. You will usually find Anna present at the social functions of the school, especially the dances. Her plans for the future are yet uncertain, but we expect to find her attending Frost- burg Normal School next year. Whatever she does or where ever she goes, the best wishes of the class of '29 will always go with her Kenneth Spessard Kenneth Spessard is a popular member of our class who shows his interest by an active participation in all class events. He is quite talented along literary lines. He has played leading roles for three years in the Minstrel and has also taken part in the plays Aaron Boggs, Turning the Trick” and Apple Blossom Time. He is the songster of the class. Kenneth expects to become a teacher and our best wishes go with him for much suc- cess in his chosen profession. Officer:— Didn't you see that stop light? Richard Newcomer:— Sure, but 1 didn't see you. BASE BALL GAMES AND BATTERIES OF HOME TEAM 12345 6 789 Total At Middletown 025000000 7 Smitshburg 000012000 3 Battery: Martin and Lung. Boonsboro 12400801 16 At Smithsburg 00030300 6 Battery: Weigle and Martin. At Hancock 3 0 0 2 5 3 13 Smithsburg 0 10 0 10 2 Battery: Martin and H. Lung. At Wolfsville 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Smithsburg 0 3 5 5 0 1 14 Battery: Eyler and Benchoff. Hagerstown 1 2 0 2 1 1 At Smithsburg 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Battery: Martin and Benchoff. At Clearspring 0600002 8 Smithsburg 2 0 3 0 0 11 0 16 Battery: Martin and H. Lung. At Boonsboro 1040004 9 Smithsburg 0230003 8 Battery: Weigle and H. Lung. Smithsburg 0 0 0 3 0 10 11 6 At Williamsport 010001000 2 Battery: Martin and H. Lung. Hancock 12053 11 At Smithsburg 10 0 10 2 Battery: Martin and Lung. Wayne Heights 0 0 0 0 0 0 At Smithsburg 2 5 0 3 0 10 Battery: Martin and H. Lung. At Hagerstown 0 1110 3 Smithsburg 0 0 10 0 1 Battery: Martin and H. Lung. At Wayne Hgts. 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Smithsburg 0 4 0 2 2 1 5 14 Battery: Martin and H. Lung.

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HIGH NEWS Pa e 7 What makes you so happy, Bill?” Why 1 just drowned all my troubles.” Drowned all your troubles? Yes, I just drowned my mother-inlaw.” Tenent:— The roof is so bad that it rains on my head. How long is that going to keep up? Landlady:— What do you think I am?— a weather prophet?” Why do you insist on taking only a local anesthetic?” Because I believe in patronizing home products.” A negro fell from a third story window. Soon he got up and said to an alarmed spec- tator; I declare to goodness if I’d a fell annuder story I'd a broke dat rock. Dealer:—' Well, Robert, how do you like that two-pants suit I sold you, Robert E.:— Oh the suit is alright, but it is rather warm wearing two pairs of trous- ers.” Herman Benchoff:— I like it here at this mountain resort. I suppose you can get plenty of oxygen here?” Waiter at restaurant:— Sorry sir, but the prohibition agents are quite active here.” Alfred Fehl:-—' Who was that peach I saw you with last night? Richard Martin:— She wasn't a peach she was a grapefruit.” Alfred Fehl:— Why grapefruit? Richard Martin:— I squeezed her and she hit me in the eye.” PRINTING FAYETTEVILLE, LETTERHEADS PENNSYLVANIA. ENVELOPES MX) . 1000 Utility Quality 500 1000 Utility Quality 2500 2500 5000 5000 Other Quality of Paper with the usual differential. Plateless Engraving at a price that is interesting to all who want something fine at moderate cost.