Smithsburg High School - Leopard Yearbook (Smithsburg, MD)

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SmuoSl QIoaa. filaif Let to right: Kenneth Phetteplace (It. Fred Fin'ey), Elayne DayhofF (Beverly Loomis), Mae Smith (Mrs. Farris), Jean Weaver (Mrs. Loomis), Vivian Walter (Percy Loomis), Carl Kipe (Waldo Farris). LEAVE TO MARRY CAST Mrs. Loomis .........................Jean Weaver Mrs. Farris ............................Mae Smith Beverly Loomis ....................Elayne Dayhoff Priscilla (Percy) Loomis .........Vivian Walters Lt. Fred Finley...............Kenneth Phetteplace Waldo Farris ..........................Carl Kipe A huge crowd packed the Smithsburg High School auditorium February 14, 1945, when the Senior Class presented “Leave To Marry”, a three- act farce comedy. The play well illustrated a typical American home somewhere in the western midlands. The action took place in the Loomis home where Mrs. Loomis and Mrs. Farris’s conversation was inter- rupted by Waldo Farris’ sudden announcement, “I’m in the Navy now.” Percy Loomis had a crush on Waldo, who in turn thought he was in love with Beverly. Percy’s sister. The DeMolay dance whi h was coming up caused much confusion among both sisters, who wanted to go. Waldo attempted to ask Beverly to the dance, but at that time her mind was some place else. He then thought the only way to get her to concentrate was to write her an engage- men note. Everyone saw and read the engagement note but Beverly. Lt. Fred Finley, whom Beverly knew well, landed in a feld while on maneuvers near the Loomis home. When Beverly and Fred met, they planned for a wedding. Beverly called her aunt to help her with her clothes, while Waldo, not knowing about Fred, overheard the conversa- tion and thought that he instead of Fred was mar- ly ing Beverly. Waldo learned about Fred and caused much confusion when he appeared at the house as a minister and married the couple. When Waldo found out that $50,000 was involved with the marriage he became ill with fright. Everything turned out all right when Beverly and Fred were married a second time by a Catholic priest at the hotel while on their honeymoon. The members of the Senior class who served on special committees were: Stage committee—Hazel Eavey, Virginia Davis, Anna Mae Grams, Catherine Davis, Arthur Tracey, Lloyd Gearhart, and Robert Green. Advertising committee—Thelma Kendall, Lois Reecher, Doris Mac lay, Doris Barnhart, Anna Jane Lewis, Betty Barnhart, and Arlene Minor. Usherettes—Anna Jane Lewis, Betty Barnhart, Betty June Biser, Leatrice Brown Arlene Minor and Catheiine Needy. Between Acts—Betty June Biser. Programs—Kleora Diffendal. Special entertainment was provided by the Girls’ Chorus between acts. “Leave To Marry” was under the diiection of Mrs. Marjorie Manning. To show their apprecia- tion for her help with the play, the Senior class presented her with a corsage of roses. Page 19

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(BoijA.' (WtokrticA, Front row, left to right George Delouter, Lawrence Ambrose, Guy Hess, Melvin Cowan, John Stouffer, Mr. Rohrbaugh (Coach), Scott Pryor, Lloyd Gearhart, Kenneth Phetteplace, Carl Kipe, Arthur Tracey (Captain Basketball). Second row, left to right— Herbert Burgess, Tommy Brown, Robert Fahnestock, Richard Toms, Ray Harbaugh, Junior Pryor, Elwood Hauver (Co-captain Baseball), Preston Happel (Co-captain Base- ball), Donald Warrenfeltz, Charles Guessford. Absent—Robert Green (Captain Soccer), Richard Ross. THE YEAR IN BOY'S SPORTS Soon after school began, Touch Football was introduced into gym classes. A tournament was held which was won by the Freshmen boys, who easily defeated both Sophomores and Juniors, and won by forfeit from the Seniors. A banner was awarded the champs. Late in November a soccer team was hastily as- sembled from the Sophomore-Junior-Senior gym classes. Having very little organized practice but possessing mostly experienced boys from previous years, the team traveled to Washington Township High School for two games. S.H.S. won both these games by scores 3-1 and 2-0, respectively; Green, Gearhart, Phetteplace, and Tracey providing most of the offensive power for these wins. Regular basketball practice began after the Thanksgiving vacation, with one varsity hold over from the previous year, Robert Green. Although several of the Jayvees from last year, among whom were Scott Pryor, Lloyd Gearhart, and Lawrence Ambrose reported, the squad as a whole was in- experienced, and required lots of drill. At the same time the Jayvees, composed of most- ly Freshmen, were developing rapidly. From this group, among whom were Elwood Hauver, Donald Warenfeltz, and Ray Harbaugh, replacements were made on the varsity due to sickness and the draft. Although the score book showed only three wins, the season was very successful in that a good nucleus remains for next year, barring unforseen circumstances. The best game of the season was played at St. Mary’s, which previously had trimmed the blue and gold basketeers handily. Playing a Page 18 senior, a junior, a sophomore, and two freshmen, the Saints were defeated 15-18 in a close, hard- fought contest. During the latter part of March and early part of April, baseball practice was held. Since there was little interest in this sport, only two practice games were played with Washington Township High School. These two were dropped by scores of 17-7 and 2-0. To develop interest among the boys in the Junior High and the lower grades of Senior High, several intra-mural games were plaved in May. Track took the spotlight during the latter part of April and through the month of May. A Junior High Intra-mural meet was held April 27, followed a week later, May 4, by the Senior High Meet. The winning classes were determined by totaling scores of both girls’ and boys’ meets. Members of the Senior High acted as officials for the Junior High Meet. Beautiful ribbons were awarded the winner of first, second, and third places, and a banner awarded to the winning classes. Varsity basketball letters for this year were awarded to the following boys: Arthur Tracey Lloyd Gearhart. Scott Pryor, Lawrence Ambrose, Elwood Hauver, Donald Warrenfeltz, Ray Harbaugh and Robert Green. Honorable mention is also given to the following boys, who practiced faithfully and made up the reserve team: Junior Pryor, John Stouffer, Melvin Cowan, Carl Kipe, George Delauter, Freddie Frazer and Robert Fahnestock.

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Front row, left to right—Richard Brown, Franklin Frazer, Robert Tracey, Robert Smith, John Stouffer (Assistant Secretary), Richard Harbaugh (Reporter) Richard Huff (Treas- urer), Kenneth Phetteplace (President), Guy Hess (Vice President), Robert Kretsinger (Secretary), Richard Brown (Sentinel), Richard Shockey, Seardie Shifflet, Thomas Brown. Second row, left to right—Harold Smith, Donald Warrenfeltz, Lloyd Gearhart, George Delauter, Ray Harbaugh, Charles Guessford, Franklin Forrest, Preston Happel, Leister Stottlemyer, Melvin Cowan. F. F. A. CHAPTER The Chapter elected officers twice for the year 1944-45. The officers for the first half of the year were: John Newcomer, President; Kenneth Phette- place. Vice President; Robert Green (now a member of the Army) Secretary; Lloyd Gearhart, Treasurer; Richard Ross (now a member of the Marine Corps), Reporter; and Richard Huff, Sentinel. The officers selected by the chapter for the last half of the year were: Kenneth Phetteplace, President; Guy Hess, Vice President; Robert Kretsinger, Secretary; Rich- ard Huff, Treasurer; and Richard Harbaugh, Senti- nel. Degrees The Chapter started a successful year by having two members, John Rinehart and Kenneth Phette- place. receive the Maryland State Farmer Degrees at Fredrick on September 28. 1944. On December 4, 1944, Nevin Lewis. Robert Smith, Guy Hess, John Newcomer, Mark Frey (now a member of the U. S. Navy), John Stouffer, Richard Huff, Richard Brown, Robert Kretsinger and Richard Harbaugh received the Future Farmer Degree. The Green Hand De- gree was won by George DeLauter, Preston Happle, Thomas Brown, Ray Harbaugh, Franklin Frazer. Leardie Shifflet Harold Smith, Leister Stottlemyer, Donald Warrenfeltz, and Richard Shockey on No- vember 22, 1944. Accomplishments In September the Chapter Exhibit won fourth prize at the Hagerstown Fair. The exhibit was con- cerned with agriculture in Washington County. The Page 20 chapter sent three judging teams to the Frederick Fair. The teams consisted of swine judges, Melvin Cowan, Richard Huff, and John Stouffer (alternate). The team placed fifth in the state. Placing seventh the cattle judging team consisted of Robert Green, Kenneth Phetteplace, and John Newcomer (alter- nate). The corn judging team, placing 30th, was composed of John Rinehart, Richard Ross, Lloyd Gearhart (alternate). The F.F.A. took charge of the milkweed pod gathering in Smithsburg and community. There were 106 bags of pods turned in. The chapter also assumed responsibility for all paper collections for the school year. At the beginning of the year, the local F.F.A. Chapter had 31 members and ended with 24 mem- bers. There were 22 projects carried out this year, which netted the members $25. 4-H News The officers of the 4-H Club are: John Rinehart, President; Lloyd Cline, Vice President; Robert Kretsinger, Secretary; Kenneth Phetteplace, assist- ant Secretary; Thurman Frey, Treasurer; R. K. Frey, Local Leader; and Albert Kretsinger, assist- ant Local Leader. The main object of the 4-H Club at the present is to build a club house. The club is working on different projects to make money for the club house. The club is very proud of the boys they have in the service. Some of the most recent to go were: Joseph Slick, Navy; Mark Frey, Navy; and Albert Kline, Army.