Smithsburg High School - Leopard Yearbook (Smithsburg, MD)

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COMMENCEMENT HELD JUNE 12, IN AUDITORIUM 1 he all important result of I 2 years of hard study, and, we hasten to add, years of good clean fun and companionship, was brought to an exciting climax June 12, at 8 P. M. in the High School Auditorium, when 29 crisp new deplomas were passed out to 29 worthy recipients. The graduation exercises were opened with the traditional Processional, in this case, The Trium- phal March, with Betty Lou Itnyre at the piano, immediately following was the invocation, by the Reverend J. 1. Thomas, pastor of Welty’s Church of the Brethren. 1 he program was then in the hands of the ca- pable, if somewhat nervous, seniors. Lloyd Bow- man as Master of Ceremonies, briefly sketched the aims of the present generation and introduced the speeches “The Rim of the Junglie and “The United Nations. Robert Tracey led forth with the oration The Rim of the Jungle, pointing out the contrast be- tween uncivilized Borneo and our own civilization. Robert clearly put forth the idea that civilization, like Borneo, can be reclaimed by the jungle. The United Nations, offered by Maurita Pal- mer dealt with the problems and goals of that wor- thy organization; our own United Nations. The Department procedures and work accomplished was explained by Maurita. Showing the favorable results of Mrs. Seibert’s untiring efforts to produce a fine mixed chorus, the seniors sang Land of Hope and Glory, by Elgar. After the introduction of the next speech, Betty Bachtell told a listening audience about, The Won- ders of Tomorrow, comparing the inventions of the past century with our high scientific advance- ments of today. With the finish of “The Wonders of Tomorrow, the class sang in chorus Send Out Thy Light. by Gounod. f ollowing the introduction by the Master of Cere- monies, Joyce Smith led forth with One World Unlimited, stressing cooperation between all na- tions as a security to future peace. Again the class filled the auditorium with song as they sang One World, by O'Hara Bralton. The next part of the program was turned over to Miss Catherine Beachley, who presented medals to the most deserving members of the class. Tire re- cipients were justly proud of the presentments and were rewarded for their efforts to do the best. Finally the most important part of the program commenced. Superintendent of Washington Coun- ty Schools, Mrs. Benjamin C. Willis, assisted by Mr. C. 1. Wolfinger, member of the Washington County Board of Education, gave to each senior the diploma which he had earned through his own perserver- ance. It was a cherished moment, not one to be (Continued on Page 16) WERE WE IN IT? LOOK AND SEE! Lawrence Ambrose General Glee Club I. 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; arsity I, 2, 3; High News 3, 4; Class Play 2, 3; Dramatics 3; United Nations Club 4. Betty Bachtell Academic Orchestra I ; Class Officer 1, 2; Student Council 1,2; Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; High News I, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 2, 3, 4; Cheer- leader 3; Varsity 4; Dramatics 3, 4; Maryland State Chorus 4. Richard Beard General Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 2; Dramatics 3; Hobby Club 3; Science Club 4. Roy Boswell General Orchestra I ; Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Boys 'Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer I; Class Play 2, 3; De- bating 3;; Hobby Club 3; Dramatics 3, 4; High News 4. Lloyd Bowman Academic Class Officer I, 2. 3; Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus I. 2, 3, 4; Class Play 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 3; Science Club 4; High News 4. Elbridge Brown General Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 2;. High News 3; Class Play 1 ; United Nations Club 4. Ruth Crum Home Economics Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 2, 4; Dramatics 3; Varsity 3; F.H.A. 3. 4. Edwin Delauter General Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Boys’ Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 3, 4; Class Play 4. Richard Eckstine F.F.A. I. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club I. 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus I, 2, 3. 4; Varsity 4. Robert Fahnestock General Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Mechanical Drawing 3; Varsity 3, 4; United Nations Club 4. Ruth Fleagle Home Economics Glee Club I. 2, 3. 4; Girls’ Chorus 1. 2. 3, 4; Varsity I, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 3; Knitting 3; High News 3; F.H.A. 3, 4. Betty Fox Home Economics Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; Knitting Club 3; Dramatics 3; F.H.A. 3, 4. Mark Frey Agriculture F.F.A. I. 2. 3, 4; Glee Club I. 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity I, 2, 3, 4. Mary Gardenhour Academic Orchestra I ; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; Varsity 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 3; Class Play 2, 4. Marie Grams Home Economics Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 3; Knitting Club 3; Class Officer 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; Class Play 2, 3, 4; High News 3, 4; F.H.A. 3, 4. 15

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SENIOR CLASS PLAY “IT’S A DEAL” CAST Barbara Allen Joyce Smith Margaret Allen Ruth Crum 1 acky Alien Edwin DeLauler Barrett Blake Lloyd Bowman Owen Blake Preston Happel Gladys Hubbard Maurita Palmer Ora Moyer Eyleen Tracey LeKoy Moyer Delbert Smith Adelaide Millie Mary Gardenhour Mr. Mac Robert Leiter Mrs. Anderson Marsh Betty Bachtell Isabelle Marsh Marie Grams A huge audience packed the Smithsburg High School auditorium May 9, 1947, when the Senior Class presented It's a Deal, a comedy in three acts. I he play well illustrated a real estate office in any small Ameiican city. The action took place in the Barrett Bake real estate office, where Barbara Allen, a young real estate saleswoman, works to support her sister and brother, Margaret and Tacky. Bar- rett Blake, Barbara's boss, wants his son, Owen, to marry Gladys Hubbard, but Owen loves Barbara and Gladys is jealous. Barbara loves to make people happy so she often cuts her commission in half when selling property. This doesn't go down so well with Blake, who says people are selfish and ungrateful. When $400 disappears that Mrs. Marsh, a weathy client has given Barbara to make an offer on a house Blake thinks Barbara has used the money to cover a check she has given to another client. Barbara had loaned the money in good faith to LeRoy Moyer, a henpecked husband, however, not knowing that her sister, Margaret, had with- drawn most of their account at the bank. When Barbara puts the $400 in the bank and refuses to tell where she got the money, Blake discharges her and threatens to write the Real Estate Commission to revoke her license. It develops that Owen loaned her the money, but didn't want his father to know it. Owen thinks Glaclys stole the money in order to get her in wrong, but what actually hap- pened to it was that it got misplaced in one of the Along with Barbara's troubles she manages to desk drawers. Barbara finds that her faith in hu- man nature has been justified. patch the love affair between Adelaid Millie, a timid spinster and Mr. Mac, a bashful bachelor who have loved each for years but were too timid to ack- nowledge it. She also helps Mr. Moyer turn the tables and Mrs. Moyer who in the end loves it and is very grateful to Barbara. Isabelle, Mrs. Marsh's daughter is in love with Tacky but finds he has no feelings for her which leaves here in a hopeless condition. Everything turned out all right when Owen finally asks Barbara to marry him with Mr. Blake giving his consent and Barbara answering, It’s a deal, 14 BACCALAUREATE SERVICE The Bacculaureate Service was held in the Trin- ity Lutheran Church on June 8 at 8:00 D.S.T. The Reverend Donald R. Stonsifer, pastor of the Luth- eran Church in Boonsboro, was the guest speaker with Reverend Francis R. Beli officiating. Mr. Ma- son Bell, well-known violinist presented a variety of special numbers during the vesper. The Trinity Lutheran Choir, under the direction of Mr. Donald C. Haynes, also provided the anthem. Owen. It’s a—deal! The members of the Senior class who served on special committees were: Star e Committee—Richard Toms. Lawrence Am- brose, Robert Fahnestock. Robert Smith and Nevin Lewis. Advertising Committee--Anna Pryor and Betty Fox. Usherettes and ushers — Ruth Fleagle, Shirley Moyer, Richard Beard and Roy Boswell. Prompter—Charlotte Myers. “It’s a Deal was under the direction of Miss Helen B. Downey. The Senior class presented her with a large assorted bouquet of flowers to show their appreciation for her help with the play. They also presented Miss Marsada Yeakle and Miss Margaret Smith with corsages of yellow car- nations for their help in staging, make-up and ad- vertising. CLASS HISTORY (Continued from Page 8) The class will be forever indebted to Mrs. St. Clair for having suggested a tour of Washington, D. C. The trip was made on April 3, 1947, and the evening was wound up by seeing a stage show and movie at the Capitol Theatre. On May 9, the class play, Its A Deal, under the direction of Miss Downey, was presented to the public, and was accepted as a very likeable and laughable entertainment. Incidentally by us- ing the proceeds of the play the class relieved itself of the debt. Several parties have been planned to take place before the close of school, one of which is a straw ride and weiner roast at Braddock Heights. Sports Once more the girls won the fieldball pennant and the softball tournament and on May I 3 at the track meet, the senior lassies held first place in all events with the highest number of points. Farewell Although this is the last year that the 29 will be together as a bunch of school kids, it is hoped that they will be able to have class reunions in the summer of many years to come. The familiar saying used to be I can hardly wait until I graduate,’ but it will seem strange when September comes again not to head for school and give the usual greetings. This time it is really, “Farewell, S.H.S.

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Senior Ads For Sale-A four-wheeled car with three good tires. Latest model 1937 Pontiac. Streamline in every detail; runs on moth balls, eiher or kerosene. Contact Nevin Lewis. Wanted—A wife who won’t blacken eyes, likes grease monkeys, and will keep the house clean. Report to Robert Smith. Lost—Two M. P.’s at Shennandoah Apple Blos- som Festival, if located, please contact Betty Bach- tell and Maurita Palmer. Wanted—Something to make me slim. Must guarantee excellent results. Richard Toms. Women—See Joyce Smith for all information concerning the opposite sex. Advice Wanted—How to win friends and influ- ence people. Richard Beard. Learn How To Drive—One-hand driving our specialty. See Mark Frey. Wanted—Good position as traveling salesman. Must pay higher wages with less working hours. Contact Robert Tracey. V anted—A log cabin for Ruth and Raphie for use in the future. Ruth Fleagle. Wanted — Smoking room for the Smithsburg High School. Anonymous. Lesson Given—In blowing and cracking bubble gum. See Marie Grams. For Sale—Slightly used locker at the end of the locker room. Will hold anything. Report to Roy Boswell. Wanted—Class as nice as class of '47. Apply Mr. Rohrbaugh. Preston Happel General F.F.A. 1.2; Class Officer 1,2; Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Boys 'Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; Mechanical Draw- ing 3; Class Play 2, 3, 4; United Nations Club 4. Robert Leiter Academic Orchestra I; F.F.A. I; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus I. 2. 3, 4; Class Officer 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 3; Debating Club 3; High News 3, 4; Class Play 2, 3. 4; Student Council 3, 4: Pepsi Cola Contest 4; Maryland State Chorus 4. Nevin Lewis Agriculture F.F.A. 1. 2. 3, 4: Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; Mechanical Drawing 3; Hobby Club 3. Shirley Moyer Academic Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 2, 3; Debating Club 3; Dramatics 3, 4. Charlotte Myers Home Economics Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4; Knitting Club 3; Dramatics 3; Class Officer 3, 4; F.H.A. 3. 4. Maurita Palmer Academic Glee Club I, 2, 3. 4; Girls' Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; Class Play 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 3, 4; Anna Pryor Home Economics Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; COMMENCEMENT (Continued from Page 15) forgotten by the graduating class. Each one was understanding hoppy and very, very proud. Talent from the seniors was presented to the au- dience when Betty Bachtell played a piano solo, Prelude in C Minor, by Rachmaninoff. The seniors burst forth into music again as they sang the class song, with lyrics and music by Betty Bachtell. Growing to a close now. the program continued as Reverend O. F. R. Trcder, D.D., Rector of St. Ann's Episcopal Church, gave the benediction. 1 he final act was completed as Betty Lou Itnyre payed the Recessional and the Seniors, happy be- yond description, and maybe a bit sad. too, filed out of the alma mater, Smithsburg High School. Knitting Club 3; Dramatics 3; F.H.A. 3, 4. John Rinehart Agricu’ture F.F.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Victory Corps 1,2; Orchestra 1. 2, 3; Class Officers, 3; Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus I, 2, 3, 4. Delbert Smith General Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; High School Victory Corp 3; Class Play 4; United Nations Club 4. Joyce Smith Academic Class Officer I, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; Library Club 1, 2; High News I, 3, 4; Cheerleader 3; Class Play 2, 3, 4; Latin Metal 3; Dramatics 3, 4; Varsity 4; Pepsi Cola Contest 4; Maryland State Chorus 4. Robert Smith Agriculture F.F.A. I. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus I. 2, 3, 4; Class Play 2; Varsity 4. Richard Toms General Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Boys' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 2, 3; Student Council 2, 3; Class Play 2, 3; Varrsity 2, 3; Mechanical Draying 3; High News 3, 4; United Nations Club 4. Eyleen Tracey General Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; Varsity 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club 1,2; Class Officer 2; Class Play 2, 4; Dramatics 3, 4; Athletic Club 3; High News 4. Robert Tracy General F.F.A. I. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club I. 2. 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus I. 2, 3, 4; Math Medal I; Class Play 2; Mechanical Drawing 3; High News 4. CLASS-PROPHECY (Continued from Page 10) U. S. Department of Agriculture. Delbert Smith is a radio technician in Dallas, Tex. Robert Leiterr after completing four years of college is now a Maryland County Agent. Lawrence Ambrose and Richard Toms just re- turned from their vacation in the South Pacific on their $40,000 yacht. Last but not least we have Elbridge Brown a Chief Engineer for CBS Television Division. Maurita Palmer 16