Smithsburg High School - Leopard Yearbook (Smithsburg, MD)

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future farmers of America Front Row (left to right): Joseph Slick (reporter), Will'e Winders (secretory), Chcr'es Mccloy (president), John Rinehart (vice- president), Albert Kline (treasurer), Robert Smith. Second Row: Maur'ce Tom-, Franklin Forrest, Robert Kretsinger, Richard Huff, Melvin Cowan, Nevin Lewis, Robert Trocey, R'cSord Brown. Th:rd Row: Robert leiter, Richard Brown, Lloyd Kline, Richard Harbaugh, John Stouffer, Franklin Doyle. Fourth Row: Guy Hess, John Newcomer, Charles Gesford, Mr. Remsburg (advisor), Carl Kipe, Raphael Reynolds, Mark Frey. Fifth Row: William Hoffman, Richard Ross, Robert Smith, Kenneth Phetteplace, Richard Eckstine, Howard Ridge. Absent: Robert Green and Lloyd Gearhart (ossistant secretary). Those who graduated in February are Frank Newcomer (ex-president), Donald Fleagle and John Ke'baugh (Navy). Chapter Review, 1943-44 Officers of the year: President Charles Maclay Vice-president John Rinehart Secretory Billie Winders Assistant secretory Lloyd Gearharr Treasurer ...... „.........— Albert Kline Reporter Joseph Slick Advisor Mr. Harold Remsburg September 13, 34 Future Farmers of America en- rolled. September 21, the chapter won a cash prize of $40 for the exhibit, Conservation of Feeds , at the 1943 Hagerstown Fair. At the close of the project year, October 31, the total income of all projects was $2,343.29, the largest in the history of the Smithsburg chapter. The number of fine projects at the present time indicates another good year, although the F. F. A. enrollment is less than lost year. December 17, Green Hand Degree was conferred on 10 new members—Robert Tracey, Robert Smith, Robert Leiter, Richard Brown, Melvin Cowan and Don- ald Werdebaugh. Refreshments were served and guests were Kenneth Frey and Albert Kretsinger. Of the 40 former F. F. A. boys serving our country, during the current year the following visited Mr. Remsburg and his classes: John Kelbaugh, Kenneth Needy, Robert Barrick, Robert Frey, James Frey, John Barkdoll, Ted Wade, John Moore, Robert Maclay, Donald Fleagle, Bill Huff, Richard Gaver, Basil Brown, Edward Bochtell, Paul Shockey, Leslie Happel, and Leroy Fleagle. During the year there were eight withdrawals. Donald Werdebaugh, Donald Fleagle, John Kelbaugh and Francis Brown entered the service. An assembly was sponsored by the chatper, April 21, for the entire student body. April 28, the Senior Future Farmers presented a wild life program. A committee, Charles Maclay, Billie Winders, and Albert Kline, sent letters containing school news to all former F. F. A. members. Subjects covered during year—Seniors and Juniors, farm management, machines and basic subjects,- Sopho- mores and Freshmen, animal husbandry and related science; grades 7 and 8, basic agricultural subjects. The chapter participated in annual F. F. A. soft- ball tournament of Washington and Fredrick counties. May 11, at Fredrick. Page IS

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5Yeu;s $ terns As compiled from the prominent newspapers of leading cities, by John S. Kelbaugh - October 1, 1950 Edgemont, Maryland. One of the famous Arthur Murray dance instructors, Miss Jocquolyn Miller, plans to open her new studio at the Tower Plaza . Her secretary. Miss Mary Biser, will interview possible ap- plicants on weekdays between 1 p. m. and 4 p. m. Seattle, Washington. Albert Kline, an architect for Johns Mansville, has received a contract for building twelve new gloss houses for which he perfected the blueprints. Washington, D. C. The White House announces that Miss Pearl Stottlemeyr, a graduate of Juniata College in 1948, has been declared dietitian for the White House. At Capitol Hill the President has ap- pointed Mr. Billie E. Winders, Secretary of Agriculture to replace the Honorable Harry Walker. Hollywood, California. The head of the Costume Department of M. G. M. Studios, Etta Shockey, an- nounced her engagement to the well-known play boy of Broadwoy, Bill Smith, at the Brown Derby last night. Poughkeepsie, New York. Vassar College has the honor of being the only girls' school in the United States to have a dean under thirty years of age. After an outstanding scholastic and activity record at Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, Pa., Miss Margaret Thomas did graduate work at Columbia University at which time she was recommended for Vassar. Boston, Massachusetts. Last week-end, Lt. Lorena Forrest, U. S. Navy nurse, serving aboard the U. S. S. Sullivan, was the guest of Mrs. Paul Rowles, the former Miss Katrishia Trite. Mrs. Rowles was informed by Captain Harlan Hoover, who conducts global sight- seeing tours on the U. S. S. Americana, that her hus- band's ship will be into port next week. Chicago, Illinois. Illinois State Trooper Donald E. Fleagle was commended by the governor for his un- usual capture of the dangerous gangster by the use of the new weapon, X-201, perfected by Scientist Fredie Heiston at Francis Rouse's Superior Chemical Plant. Smithsburg, Maryland. Preston Flohr, the drum- mer of his now famous dance orchestra, who has captured the title King of the Percussion of the Na- tion has been acquired from New York by the vice- principal of Smithsburg High School, Smithsburg, Md., Charles Maclay, to play the annual dance. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The Reverend Howard E. Smith, Jr., has answered the call of ministry at the church he attended as a boy. Ringgold, Maryland. At the Hagerstown Fair, Frank Newcomer, promising young farmer of Ringgold, carried oft first prize with his cattle. Special note was called to his $40,000 bull. Madison, Wisconsin. Madison boasts of its modern modern milkhouse completed for the accommodation of its largest dairy operated by Zelda Grove, a young lady who made her start in Smithsburg, Maryland. London, England. The New York Symphonic Or- chestra has been held over a fourth week at the Opera House. A favorite of the audience is the gifted pianist, Agnes Funk. Richmond, Virginia. A squint into politics leaves one under the impression that Ralphael Reynolds, County Commissioner, having kissed seventeen more babies than his opponent, Howard Ridge, well known insurance salesman, will probably be elected mayor. New York, New York. A promising young lady, Gwendolyn Hays, one of John Powers' newest finds, models sample evening wear for the Fifth Avenue Shoppe . Page 12

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=During Our 'tyear September 13— S. H. S.'s portals opened to 259 students. 16—Moving! Seniors transferred to room 25. 22—Katy leads first assembly—guest speaker, Richard Winters, '40. 24—No regular School Day at Fair—we went anyhow 27—Hurray! No one expelled or punished for last week's misdemeanors. 30—-Senior girls went to town to purchase drape ma- terial. October 1—First feotured movie, Daniel Boone . 5—Working on High News —first issue. 11—Havoc in Home Ec. room. 18— Form boys return to school. 26— Seniors move to room 30—the Dungeon! 29—Oh, my! Report cards—what heartbreakers! November 1— What a sleepy expression on Margaret's face! 2— We joined American Junior Red Cross. 3— Ouch! Stop that! Comments during Senior-Sopho- more fleldball gome. Seniors victorious 12 to 0. 19— War Fund Drive Contest won by Juniors—remem- ber, Seniors? And all that hard work! 24—School concludes with Thanksgiving Assembly. 29—One-half hour more sleep! School opens at 9:30. December 7— Hold still while the pneumonia antigen is given! 8— Oh, my arm's sore! 22— Ahem! Amateur potato mashers—Thomas and Trite! Big turkey dinners. 23— Holidays—no more lessons—for awhile! 24— Bang! Another bulb broken—one less on the Christmas tree. 25— Merry Christmas!! 27- 31—What a life!! January 1— Happy New Year! 2— Oops—there go our wonderful resolutions! 4— School again—of all the lessons! 7—Boys' varsity basketball team flash over Waynes- boro 24-20. 10—A thrilling speech of Lt. Robert Maclay's expe- riences in North Africa. 18— Katy elated—Johnny home! 19— Katy feeling low—fighting with Johnny again! 20— Look at us! Plaid shirts and overalls! 26— Jim's a Seaman 1 c of the Naval Reserves. February 1—Congratulations to the Graduates—Don, John, Frank, Francis, and Junior. 4—The fleet's in! Floyd's home! 7—Gosh, Etta's sparkler! 9— Bill, Charles, and Howard—sailors! 10— Bill heartbroken! Sob! Sob! 11— What do you know? A successful Senior party! 14— New boots at Bainbridge are Don and John. 16— Deep water! Boys roll up trousers! 17— Take a squint at the imitators! 21— Anybody have a penny? Girls saving for big event! 22— It's here! So soon! Count Basie! 22-—Goodbye, Sailor Brown! See you soon! 24—Colossal victory, 71-23, for boys' varsity over Parish House. 27— Set alarm clock one-half hour back! 28— Are we sleepy! School at 9 again. 29— Hectic night! Hoover's fender definitely dented and—then stuck in the mud! March 2—Several Senior boys scratch heads for Air Corps test. 12— Albert Sworn into Air Corps. 13— Doris proud of Albert! 15— Another Gob —Edwin! 16— Make way! Seniors back to top floor! Room 25. 19— A moscot—Poinciana! Decorated by part of Mar- gie's dress! 20— All right, girls! Mary starts the Senior girls coach- ing 7th and 8th grade athletics. 21— Tight game for all-star Senior Varsity—won 22-19 over St. Mary's. 22— Leatherneck—Francis Rouse at Parris Island; Pvt. Howard Smith, Jr., at Fort Knox. April 5—Attendants at Jerry's wedding—Jacky and Etta. 5—How about another game at Frederick, boys? 11— Yep Fredie's mad at Vivian! Again!!! 12— John and Don pay us a visit. 13— Strike three! First spring baseball practice. 14— Aren't we spiffy! Hand-mode dresses on display! 17— Former classmates, Hi! DeLauter and Mertens! 17— Etta thrilled. Floyd invites her to Norfolk! 18— Etta down in dumps! Floyd's leove cancelled! 20—Wedding bells for Mary Ann! Good luck! 26—Watch the birdie! Pictures taken for High News. 26- —Amateur movie actors and actresses! First shots of movie taken. 27— Work on last issue of paper. May 4—One, two, three, four—athletic assembly! Movies! 4— Yes, thank you! Senior girls go formal at formal dinner! 5— High News to go! Rush, rush! 6— Think! Think! Lorena goes to Philadelphia for psy- chological test. 11— You coming? What'll I wear? 12— Junior-Senior Prom! 22—Invitations arrive! 31—Senior vacation begins! June 1—Caps and gowns! How do I look? 4— Baccalaureate service. 5— Graduation. 6— 9—But we continue to return to S. H. S. to the last! Page 1J,