Smithsburg High School - Leopard Yearbook (Smithsburg, MD)

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THE FACULTY First row (left to right)—Mr. Poole, Mr. Rohrbaugh, Miss Yeakle, Miss Stull, Mrs. Murray, Miss Smith, Miss Mrs. Blevins, Miss Downey, Mrs. Kinna, Mrs. Seibert, Schroyer, Mrs. Mann, Mrs. Lesher, Miss Weller and Mrs. Wolfe, Mrs. St. Clair, Mr. Martin. Second row— Mr. Wight. Mr. Poole. Pet saying— Let's move rapidly. Pastime--Reading, playing chess, movies. Likes—Order and method, chicken, ham, maca- roni and cheese and hot rolls. Dislikes—Noise and confusion. Mr. Rohrbaugh. Subjects teaching—Physics 11, 12. Biology I 0 Science 7, 8. Remembered by—Scientific knowledge and ar- tistic ability. Likes—Sports, Fords. Dislikes—People who try to bluff, rainy days when he wants to play golf, washing dishes. Hobbies—Sports, painting. No. of years here—Five. Mrs. Blevins. Teaching—Geography, 7. English, 7A. History and Science, 8A. Pet saying—Be quiet. Hobbies—Reading and bridge. Likes—Steaks and French fries. Dislikes—Molasses, uncooperative people. Secret desire—Perfect class. No. of years here—One. Miss Downey. Teaches—12, 11, 10 English. Pet saying— Keep it down to a shout. Hobbies—Sewing and reading. Likes—Holidays. Dislikes—Girls coming to school with hair up. No. of years here—Two. Mrs. Kinna. Teaches the fifth grade. Pet saying— Be quiet. Hoppies—Playing organ and keeping house. Likes—Something about everything. Characterists—Black hair, chubby, kind-hearted and good teacher. Mrs. Seibert. Subjects teaching—Music 7 through 1 2. English 9. Likes—Good music and plays. Dislikes—Noisy people. No. of years here—One and a half. Mrs. Wolfe. Teacher of fourth grade. Pet saying— Ye Gods. Hobbies—Sewing and crocheting. Likes—A separate elementary school. Remembered by her temper. (Continued on Page 1 I ) 2

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DEDICATION The class of '47 wishes to dedicate this annual issue of the Leopard to Richard E. Brown, a form- er member of the class, who died on July 1 2, 1 946 from injuries received in an accident.

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THE SENIOR CLASS First row (left to right) — Shirley Moyer, Anna Pryor, Ruth Crum, Ruth Fleagle, Mary Gardenhour, Joyce Smith (vice-president), Betty Bachtell. Second row—Robert Tracy, Robert Fahnestock, Marie Grams, Maurita Palmer (secretary), Eyleen Tracey, Charlotte HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF ’47 1943-44 Let’s Get Acquainted One early September morn in 1943, a gang of kids, numbering forty-five settled down in room 26 for roll call and instructions from the homeroom teacher, Mr. Martin. This took place, of course, after the mad scramble for seats. With a little soft-soaping on the side, the inseparables (and there were plenty of them) managed to sit side by side. There were a lot of new students, and the first week, Betty was being called Anna, and Bob was mistaken for Richard, and, in fact, everyone was called everything except what he should have been, but in spite of this difficulty, the class was soon one big happy family. Officers Elected The class agreed to elect their officials for just the first half of the year. The returns showed that Arben Toppy' 'Harbaugh had been chosen to preside, and Maurita Palmer was elected vice presi- dent. Joyce Smith won the combined office of Myers (treasurer), Betty Fox, Richard Beard, Roy Bos- well. Third row—Richard Toms, Delbert Smith, Lloyd Bowman, Edwin DeLauter, Nevin Lewis, Elbridge Brown, John Rinehart, Lawrence Ambrose, Robert Smith, Mark Frey, Richard Eckstine, Robert Leiter (president), and Preston Happel. secretary-treasurer, and Preston Happel was made student representative to the Advisory Board. Joyce was also appointed as news reporter for the school paper. Activities In latter October, a Hallowe'en party was held at Ruth Biser s for the class. A flat tire prevented some from attending, or did it? In November, the school patrol was again or- ganized, with George DeLauter serving as captain and Lloyd Bowman as lieutenant. The boys, “freshies that they were, were quite proud of their belts and badges, and each day, they led their out- fit down street, depositing their charge one at a time at their respective posts. During the War Savings Stamp and Bond Drive, the class contributed $200. All those who were re- sponsible for selling at least one bond were re- warded with a ride in a jeep from Camp Ritchie. Second Semester Officers In February of 1944, class leaders were elected for the latter half of the year. Robert Leiter suc- ceeded Toppy Harbaugh as president and secretary- 3