Smithsburg High School - Leopard Yearbook (Smithsburg, MD)

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THE SEVENTH GRADE First row left to right)—Samuel Ferguson, Waverly Snider, Nancy Winters, Esther Lewis, Robert Smith, Patsy Long, Angeline Willard, Delores Miller. Arthur Pittinger, Harold Waltz, Donald Ridenour, John Martin, Eugene Brown, John Maclay, Robert Grams, Nancy Larimore, Gladys Brown, Delores Gift. Second row— Joyce Schildt, Edward Semler, Preston Troupe, Earl Schildt, Robert Miller. Third row—Dorothy Wolfe, Grams-secretary; Charlotte Myers-treasurer. Second semester election resulted in only one change—Maurita Palmer succeeded Marie Grams as secretary. Robert Leiter was elected persident of the Ad- visory Board. Human Interest The squirrel season of this year will always be a memorable one for Richard Toms. it was then that his gray cap was mistaken for a squirrel by his hunting partner, who emptied several loads of shot into his face . Tough luck, Tommie! Another diamond founds its way into the class when Betty Fox received one on Christmas Eve. Cupid is really on the ball! And who will forget the snowy day when the whole class took the afternoon off and went to see Humoresque. ' Nevin's wreck almost scared the three girls out of their wits and poor Nevin was afraid of having to sell his car—he did too! And this one will always be good for a laugh— in English class Delbert was told to spell the pos- sessive form of cat.” He burst forth with K-A-TS! Activities The High News staff decided to change from the magazine form of the newspaper style, later re- 8 Marilyn Vaughn, George Kelbaugh, Jacqueline Smith, Roy Fleagle, Robert Snively, Rodger Garnand, Leonard Shatzer, Nevin Frey, Rhoda Heishman, Jill Miller, Win- ifred Shockey, Maxine Seibert, Helen Kretsmger. Fourth row—Joan Sanders, Lois Schwinger, Clair Potts, Anna Leiter, Betty Rowe, Louise Himes, Henry Shock- ey, Richard Coffman, Janet Schildt, Richard Kuhn, Alma Kendall, Boyd DoLauter, Walter Bromley, How- ard Brandenburg. gretting the switch. Betty Bachtell, Robert Leiter and Joyce Smith were chosen to sing in the Maryland State Chorus in Baltimore on October 18 and 19. 1 he class Hallowe en party was held in the barn at Mark Frey’s home. I he mysterious appearance of a ghost on the hayloft gave a momentary thrill to the party air. Several members of the class rode on the school Hoat that was entered in the Armistice Day Parade on November 1 I. I he Christmas Alumni Dance on Dec. 20 was a big event for the seniors, who were the sponsors. Ihe gym was very beautifully decorated, and when a light snow began to fall the morning of the dance, the class believed that it would add to the occasion. Little did they dream that it would snow all day and rhen change to rain, making driving practically im- Dossible. It resulted in anything but the record crowd that was expected. And what should happen in the middle of the dance but that the roof sprang a leak. These misfortunes placed the class under a debt of $70. In March, the Senior P.D. section presented a court trial assembly which was hailed as one of the most entertaining of the year. (Continued on Page 14)

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THE EIGHTH GRADE First row (left to right)—Patsy Benchoff, Mary Lee Grams, Jacqueline Blake, Bessie Cosgrove, Phyllis Leathers, Dorothy Kline, Betty Fleagle, Elaine Kipe, Alice Lewis, Imogene Burns, Donald Smith, Orlan Co- wan, Edward Miller, David Gorden, Norman Shatzer, Thomas Punt, Robert Fritz. Second row—Harvey Barn- hart, Lloyd Sensenbaugh, Glenn Sanders, Richard Day- hoff, Lewis Weber, Fred Kendall, Richard Eigenbrode, Jack Kline, Wilbur Hess, Herbert Taber, Charles Law, took a beating that day, and that ain’t hay! Every- one was ready to hit the hay when the bus started home, so the seats served the purpose. Human Interest Dolly and Preston and Marie and Fahney be- came known as the two most-seen-Together couples in school. Ed picked a very romantic spot at Cold Springs Park when he gave Eyleen her diamond in July of this year. Betty and Joyce were involved in two accidents, not more than a month apart. One time Eckstine was driving, so no more be said! At least, it can't be blamed on women drivers. Staff Ejections For the year 1946-47, Robert Leiter was chosen as editor of the “High News,” Lloyd Bowman- circulation manager, Joyce Smith-feature editor, Betty Bachtell and Preston Hapel-sports editors, and Eyleen Tracey-Typist. Honors As far as sports are concerned, the girls left the boys in the dust, having won again the fieldball pennant in the fall. Track meet was held on May 9, 1946 at which time, the girls softball team captured the cham- Donald Brown, Frances Kline, Merle Martin, Carl My- ers, Keith Moyer, Robert Bushey, Clarence Carbaugh. Third row—Eugene Smith, Clarence Bachtell, Mary Stottlemyer, Grace Kline, Rosalie Miller, Martha Kline, Betty Pryor, Evelyn Ridenour, Donna Seibert, Nancy Glenn, Helen Huntsberry, Connie Shockey, Janet Bow- man, Helen Harne, Clover Jean Clopper, Wanda Hahn, Emma Jane Guessford, Joyce Massie, Margaret DeLaut- er, Jean Potts, Pauline Rowe, Shirley Rouse, Lorraine Davis, LaFern Clopper, June Johnson, and Jackie Wolfe. pionship title for the third consevutive year. At the commencement exercises on June 5, the language medal for first year Latin was awarded to Joyce Smith. 1946-47 Enrollment September rolled around once more and thirty- one students dragged into Room 29, where they became established as seniors, with Mr. Rohrbaugh as homeroom teacher. For years, the class had wondered what it would feel like to be seniors, and they were quite anxious for the day when they would have priority in matters such as the lunch line and assembly seats. There was a disappoint- ment in store for them, and the sooner they realized it, the better off they were. The class membership would really have been in the middle twenties had it not been for the re- turn of an ex-class of ’45-er, ' Johnny Rinehart, and five ex-servicemen, Ed. Delauter, Richard Eck- stine, Delbert Smith, Mark Frrey, Elbridge Brown. In the early school year Herbie Hayes and Frankiin Forest withdrew, leaving a class of twenty-nine. Ejection Class officers for the first semester were Robert Leiter, president; Joyce Smith, vice pesident; Marie 7

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Name Needs Pet Saying Ambition Will Be Characteristics Joyce Smith her honey Nuts private secretary John’s wife attentive Betty Bachtell a new hair do i get so tiled of this music teacher old maid dreaming Richard Toms reducing pills 1 love you millionaire bachelor carefree Lloyd Bowman hair tonic Helen a bum professional pool player devilish Richard Eckstine alarm clock Pipe down travel the U. S. grease monkey sleepy Roy Boswell taming That’s atomic! Ginger Rogers’ Husband second Frankie Optimistic Robert Leiter inspiration For pete sake County Agent a devoted husband jovial and friendly Delbert Smith a steady girl Oh Fudge Radio technician owner of a little white cottage timid Preston Happel overnight bag Dolliee First man to go to the moon history teacher blushing Nevin Lewis Vitamin Z Ah shut up To marry Ann Vice President unconcerned Maurita Palmer A man My lands reporter English teacher manners Shirley Moyer maids Oh, Randall own and operate a beauty shoppe dishwasher blushing Mary K. Gardenhour a new hair do’er Gee, Whiz Secretary old maid quiet Robert Fahnestock stilts Jimmy Creeper’sBuild a lovely little bungalow Machinist easy going Lawrence Ambrose a nightly way Ah! go to home from town play boy pilot never prepared Eyleen Tracey wedding gown Don’t Ed Recreational leader dietitian winking Betty Fox bridal suite Cut it out Housewife telephone operator chubbiness Marie Grams hair dye O My Cow dietitian stenographer Blond hair Ruth Fleagle log cabin Oh! Gee good housewife nurse Primping Robert Tracey a girl You’re crazy join Navy and see the world Rear Admiral never still Robert Smith a racer (Censored) wholesaleman jazz leader looking on Charlotte Myers a sun tan Fiddlesticks school teacher beautician studious Anna Pryor a “yes” man Are you kiddin’ own a kindergarden wife unconcerned Ruth Crum transportation for her man Ah! Stop it child nurse opera singer blushing Mark Frey oversized bandaid Ain’t got none milk tester Bing Crosby’s double outspoken John Rinehart curly hair Good gosh Fruit grower Electrician walk Elbridge Brown rubber soles Stow it To be a Lieut, like Delbert Missionary talk Edwin DeLauter a farm Honey good husband Farmer smile Richard Beard new lavendar tie You kidding own a baby sitter curly hair Lincoln convertable 9