Smithsburg High School - Leopard Yearbook (Smithsburg, MD)

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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

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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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THE JUNIOR CLASS First row (left to right)—Marguerite Kline, Kath- leen Hahn, Louise Herbst, Joice Wolfe, Lois Barkdoll, Catherine Frey, Betty Fahnestock, Dolly Diehl, Jean- nette Kline, Rosemary Ferguson, Rose Kretsinger, Ca- melia Kline, Mary C. Kelbaugh. Second row—Junior Pryor, Thomas Brown, Richard Shockey, Iolene Reech- treasurer were filled by Joyce Smith and Maurita Palmer respectively. Betty Bachtell and Preston Happell were appointed as Advisory Board mem- bers. Awards Made. Spring brought on the softball season, when a tournament was held, with grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 competing for championship. The class was indeed proud of its girls’ team which won the title. At the commencement exercises, the class again had reason to be proud when the math medal was presented to Robert Tracy for his excellent work in Algebra. 1944-45 Enrollment and Ejection Class membership increased in the sophomore year by six, totaling fifty-one. The number of members varied throughout the year, since trans- fers and withdrawals were continuously taking place. The election of officers for the year resulted in Preston Happel’s taking over the presidential chair and Maurita Palmer, the vice-president’s seat. Lloyd Bowman was elected secretary and Eyleen Tracey, treasurer. Betty Bachtell and Preston Hap- pel were appointed to the Advisory Board, in which organization Betty was elected to the office of secre- tary-treasurer. Class repoited for the “High News’’ was Betty Bachtell. 4 er, Mary Susan Rinehart, Betty Lou Itnyre, Louise Wempe, Ann McAfee, Mildred Brandenburg, Blance Shatzer, Lorraine Gearhart. Third row—Raymond Har- baugh, Robert Eckstine, Donald Warrenfeltz, Franklin Doyle, Frederick Frazer, Pat Durham, John Newcom- er, Leister Stottlemyer, Lawson Schroyer, Harold Smith and Charles Slick. Absent—Anna Mae Brown. Human Interest The romance between Lawrence Ambrose and Phyllis Lehman varied from spark to fire and eventually died. Marie Grams was having quite the time with her sailor — namely. Van- but that affair also went “Poof,” and, oh, look at her now! Clem and Zeke were born into the class, personi- fied by Lawrence and Lloyd. It may be interest- ing to note that their birth was announced the day of the National Symphony Orchestra concert. Al- though their names imply that they are mountain- eers, the boys hardly acted as such when they let cigars get them down. In fact, Betty and Joyce had a hard time convincing them that they were sitting perfectly still coming home on the bus, and not going around in circles as they seemed to be. It was this year that Roy Boswell was dubbed “swooon-crooner”; Betty Bachteil was “man’s lady”; Anna Pryor, “sparrow-legs”; Marie Grams, “silved-top”; and Robert I racey the ’’clever math- ematician.” The Easter Bunny left a diamond from Raphie in Ruth Fleagle’s basket. Spotlight Events Once more came October and again at Biser’s home was held a Hallowe en party, which will lin- ger in the minds of many of those who attended. Perhaps the fact that Eyleen drank quite a lot of