Taneytown High School - Tahian Yearbook (Taneytown, MD)

Text from Pages 1 - 20 of the 1930 volume:

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CLAUDE LEFEVRE, Hnsinfss Flll1lfGl71I'llfUIS, Manual Training, Mvclmniral Drafving, Athletics. PHILIP ROYER, Orrlmrtra. A. CAREY C. KNAUFF, A. B.. Frcfnrh Latin. Historv, Alhlrtirs. M. HELEN BAKER, A. B. Englixlz. M. GRACE LIGHTER, B. S.. Hmm' Efonouzirs. Hzrsimxvs F1mda1nr'nfaI.v. liS'l'EI-I.A M. ESSIG, A. B.. Music. MRS. ETH EL LOY. f'S0ll'II'lIf'l'C'fUI. PR E F A C E We, the Class of '30, publish this book as a col- lection of memories of our high school life. In the first place, it is intended to bring to our many friends the high-lights of our four years in high school. In the second place, it is intended to keep vivid in our minds the happy days spent in T. H. S. We have changed the name from The Bon-Fire to The Moth, because this is not a year-book, but an all-senior issde of our school paper, in magazine form. , f In short, in preparing this book, we aspire to en- tertain and inform, as well as to emphasize or draw attention to those- things which to our hearts, are so dear, and hereby keep a record of them. EDITOR-IN- CHIEF. i THE MOTH ii' 7 III1 CLASS OIF' 1930 Ifiii CLASS MOTTO: Thus Endeth Our First Less0n.': -- gaze CLASS COLORS: Scarlet and Gold. 5 CLASS FLOWER: f Red Rose. uf VW 1- Iii CLASS ROLL: FRANKLIN IACOB BAKER. IWAURICE WILSON RIZCKER. ROBERT C LOUSIIER C LINGAN. c. JOHN EMORY CIIENOWETII. IQALPH COLDSBOROUGH IJAVIDSON. NIARY ISAIIEI. EILIOT. RIITIIANNA FLICKINGER. f CVLIVE AGATIIA HAIIN. IJOROTIIY ALICE HAUG11. JANE PA1'rERsON LONG. STANLEY PHOENAS LUTZ. EQ AMELIA XXIRGINIA NULL. - 16EI.MAR EUGENE RIFFLE. LAURA MVTLDRED SYIRINER. GLENN W ALTER SNYDER. C: ETHEL PAIILINE STONESIFER. CARROLL TROXELL. CATIIARINE ROMAINE VALENTINE. Q iii K .,.....,,... , ........,..... , I .....,..... , , 3 6 THE MOTH FRANKLIN JACOB BAKER. Joe. Glee Club, '27, '28, '29, '30, Base Ball, '30, Soccer, '30: Basket Ball, '30, Senior Play, Musical Comedy, '27, 28, '29, '30, Honor Roll. Poe Literary Society. Joe, is one of our musical members. When he warbles a tune, it stays warbled. Joe, is famous for the number of nicknames he has acquired during his soiourn with us, among which are, Judge, Josephine, Pheney, Bake, Joseph, etc. Joe is our Champeene --in Book-keeping. Whenever any of us are having trouble with trial balances, or the like, he always proves to be our life-saver. No kidding though, Joe has endeared himself to all of us and has proved to be a true friend, in time of need. Whatever life work he may attempt, we are on the sidelines rooting for our Flaming Youth. MAURICE WILSON BECKER Bcck. Basket Ball '29, '30, Soccer Ball '27,'28,'29, '30, Musical Comedy '27, '28. '29, '30, Glee Club, Captain Base Ball Team '30, Hawthorne Literary Society. Beck, the star athletic of '30, will be long remem- bered in Taneytown High for his athletic ability. He is much admired by the opposite sex for his muscu- lar build. It takes a lot to discourage him, this has been proved by the way in which he has worked to get ahead in athletics. Of his studies, he excels in physics and proves himself capable in Manual Training. He is always ready to help where help is needed and has done a large part in the assembly programs. He has expressed a desire to be a mechanic, and we all feel sure that he will make good in this field. .l. JOHN EMORY CHENOWETH. Chenny. Glee Club '27, '28, '29, '30, Athletics '2'7,'28, '29, '30, Musical Comedy '27, '28, '29, '30, Senior Play, Eisteddfod fsoloistj '27, '29, Class President, '28, '29. Poe Literary Society fPresidentJ. He is the pride of the Boys' Athletic Association. In his four years oil' High School life he has always been a very able athletic, especially in his Senior year, when he participated in each and every sport sponsored. However, John did not allow athletics to take all of his time, for he has spent many hours in High School plays, acting the part of some leading char- acter. He has also often been called upon to help entertain with his rich tenor voice. With all of the extra activities, let us not forget John as a studious student. How can we, when each month found his name on the honor roll? ROBERT CLOUSHER CLINGAN. Nonie. Basket-hall, Base Ball, Soccer Ball, Musical Com- edy and Glee Club. Poe Literary Society. Now, look who's here! Yes, we all recognize Nonic as a good sport. He has also established a reputation for being the best all-around chauffer, driving with only one hand. Rober hates to leave High School this year, because that attractive brown- eyed Junior can't leave with him. Casting all jokes aside. Bobbie has achieved some serious activities, too. He is the famous history fan df the class of '30, and as for arguing, he can't be beat. We all hope Nome will not have any serious mishaps when he starts flying! ii RALPH GOLDSBOROUGH DAVIDSON. I-Iardy. Glee Club '26, '27, '28, '29, '30, Soccer '30, Boxing '30, Senior Play, Business Manager of Flame and Moth, President of Senior Class, Musical Comedy, Orchestra '27, '28, '29, '30, Athletics Cheer Leader, '30, Poe Literary Society. It is no use trying to express the inspiration Ralph has been to this Class of '30. When we look over his High School career, we find him partic- ipating in almost everything. He is the violinist of the school, and this year had the honor of being chosen to represent our school at the Eisteddfod. He did remarkably well in the Musical Comedy and Sen- ior Play. No one can question his ability as Presi- dent of the Senior Class, for which he has' always worked hard. We all sincerely wish him success in the chosen field of art. MARY ISABEL ELLIOT Izzy. Glee Club '27, '28, '29. '30, Musical Comedy, '27, '28, '29, '30, Senior Play, Declamation Contest, '27, '28, '29, '30, Editor'-in-Chief of Flame and The Moth '30, French Club, '29, Hit Ball, '30, Honor Roll, Class Reporter '27, '28, Class Historian. Hawthorne Literary Society fPresidentJ It is not necessary for us to introduce Mary Isa- bel, as she is our vocal soloist. We all feel that Mary Isabel has given much of her time and talent to The Flame in order to make it a success. Izzy tells us that she believes she'd like to be a nurse, but we think she should take up music be- cause of her talent along this line. In all, she is a good, true classmate, always work- ing for the good of the class and school. We are sure that we shall find her somewhere, some time, successful because of her life with T. H. S. THE MOTH 7 RUTHANNA FLICKINGER Flick. Glee Club '27, '28, '29, '30, Musical Comedy, Or- chestra, '27, '28, '29, '30, Poe Literary Society. We will now introduce you to Flick whom we can personify with one word- giggles Ruth- anna's giggle is famous because of its contagious nature. She starts alone, and before long, we are all giggling. If, perchance, you should see a pair riding down the road in a jumping Ford, do not be alarmed, it has only caught the contagious giggle. Ruthanna has endeared herself to everyone of us, during these four years, and whatever life-work she may take up, we all wish her success. . . OLIVE AG ATHA HAHN Hahnny. Athletics '27, '28, '29, '30, French Club, Orchestra '27. '28, '29, '30, Business Manager for Senior Play, Secretary of Class, '30, Eisteddfod. Hawthorne Literary Society. Silence is Golden. This quotation tits Agatha exactly. By practicing this, she has gained many friends during her high school career. We can easily say that Agatha is the girl athlete of our class. She possesses a great amount of athletic 'ability and takes part in all athletic events. Agatha has the reputation of being a good sport. She was business manager for the Senior Play and helped to make it a success. She has been taking part in the Eistedd- fod, both in orchestra and Glee Club. Agatha ex- pects to be a nurse. All these talents and character- istics should make her a good one. DOROTHY ALICE HAUGH. HDot.!! Athletic reporter of Flame '30, French Club, '29, Orchestra, Musical Comedy '27, '28, '29, Business Manager for Senior Play, '30, Literary Reporter, Eisteddfod. Hawthorne Literary Society fSecretaryl. A few minutes after the train pulls in, we always find Dot coming up the walk, with an enormous stack of books in her arm. This alone proves that Dot is very studious. On entering the study hall we find her with her nose stuck in a book. Not only is she studious and musical but also a loyal and faithful member of our class. It was Dorothy who managed the Senior Play, helping to make it a success. Also, s-he has gained many friends during her high school career. With her fine qualities, we are sure she will be successful in whatever she may do. JANE PATTERSON LONG Pat. Glee Club, '27, '28, '29, '30, Senior Play, Glee Club Reporter for Flame, Secretary of Class, '27, '28, Pianist, Business Manager of Musical Comedy, '30, French Club. Poe Literary Society. Where is she going? And what will she do? Only she knows! And that reminds us that Jane is one member of the Senior Class, who can really keep a secret. Jane has always served the high school faithfully as a pianist, being ever willing and able along this line. If you get stuck somewhere in Cicero, some time, just hunt up Jane, shc'll aid you, for she has been under the Latin instruction of Prolllessor Bready since her two years under Miss Knauff. STANLEY THOMAS LUTZ Buck. Glee Club, '27, '28, '29, '30, Soccer, '30, Basket Ba!l', '30, Boxing, '30, Senior Play, Honor Roll, Athletic Reporter, Musical Comedy, '27, '28, '29, '30. Poe Literary Society. Here we have the right-hand man to the faculty. Whenever there is an errand to run, a blind to adjust, a table- to carry, or the like, we hear wild cries of, Stanley! Stanley! During our first three years in High School, Stan- ley was immune to all wiles and artifices of the op- posite sex, but lately his eye has wandered in the direction of Harney. Nevertheless, Stanley is a most ambitious student. He shines in all his classes and is a favorite with classmates and teachers alike, because of his never- failing good humor and willingness to help in what- ever situation may arise. He is the one member of our class who can take part in all school activities, helping with whatever comes along and still be a leader in his class work. DELMAR EUGENE RIFFLE Santa Fe. Base Ball, Senior Play, Orchestra, Glee Club, Basket Ball, Soccer, Musical Comedy, Captain of Basket Ball. Hawthorne Literary Society. Santa has always been one of Taneytown's star athletes. Everyone realizes that it was Santa's ability that helped us to win many basket-ball and base-ball games. He is noted for his slowness, not, however, with the opposite sex. Santa Fe is the pianist of our class, he has filled the place as pian, ist for the orchestra. When Santa entered high school, he chose the Commercial Course and has made a success of it. We do not know what Santa is planning to do in the future, but we all join in wishing him success. 8 THE MOTH AMELIA VIRGINIA NULL. Null. Class Poetess, Declamation Contest '27, '28, Joke Editor of the Flame '30, Glee Club, Musical Comedy '28, '29, '30, Senior Play, Volley Ball, French Club '29, Hawthorne Literary Society. 0ne of the most jolly members olf the Senior class is Amelia. She has always been a faithful member of the class, and we are sure much of her success is due to her happy countenance. If ever you hear giggling in the hall, you may assure yourself that Amelia is not far off. She is studious, and yet, she can cheer you when you are sad, and make the most uninteresting mo-A ments seem very interesting. 'Ihese points mean much to a nurse, which occupation Amelia has de- cided to take up. She is a good sport as well as a loyal and true friend. She takes an active post in dram-aties, as well as athletics. As a nurse, we wish her the greatest success possible. .. LAURA MILDRED SHRINER Millie- Senior Play, Glee Club, '27, '28, '29, '30, Basket Ball, '30, Eisteddfod, Class Reporter, Volley Ball. Hawthorne Literary Society. Millie is very studious. She is the one member of our class who can always be depended upon to have her work completed. She can always be count- ed on to help one who is less fortunate. We hear that Millie is contemplating organizing a hikeing club and taking a walk to Walkersville. Mildred took the part of Sarah in the Senior Play and made a success of it. We do not know what Millie is planning to do, but we all wish her success in whatever line of work she may choose. .l. GLENN WA LTER SNYDER Snitter- Glee Club: Musical Comedy, Soccer Ball. Hawthorne Literary Society. If you should walk by the library during a study period or lunch hour, you would see Glenn in the library reading a good book. He is always up-to-date in his knowledge of Cur- rent Events. This he proves by always having a good answer for any question that should arise in The Problems of American Democracy. Glenn is a good sport, but he has a profound dis- like for the opposite sex. We do not know' his plans for the future, but we all feel sure he will make a success of whatever he undertakes. ETHEL PA I l LINE STONESIFER Kidd. Glee Club, '28, '29, '30, Senior Play, Musical Com- edy, Preliminary Declamation Contest, '29, '30, Vol- ley Ball. Poe Literary Society. Did you ever meet Pauline, known to her many friends as Kidd? She has taken the Commercial Course for four years and has succeeded in making the honor roll. Pauline took a humorous part in the Senior Play and made a success o-f it. She is always cheerful and claims she would never fight, if her scat-mate would not start the fuss first. Ask Pauline why she takes such a keen delight in hearing the letter g pronounced in short-hand. Kidd is a good sport, taking a special part' in Volley Ball. Her ambition is to become a private secretary, and we arc sure she will fill her position well. I-Iere's for her success in the business world. . CARROLL TROXELL Trox. Athletic Club, '30, Soccer and Base Ball Team, Stage Manager of Musical Comedy and of 'the Sen- ior Play, Eisteddfod '30. Poe Literary Society. Since Carroll's entrance to our school as a Senior from Emmitsburg, he has proved himself successful in athletics and class activities. A If tricks are played on teachers or fellow students, we are sure that Carroll has been around. Carroll, being a stage manager, of our two most important plays this year, proves that he has the ability to oversee. All that we can get out of Carroll, considering his future occupation, is that he doesn't want to work. Being able to manage well will take its place. CATHERINE ROMAINE VALENTINE. Pokey. Senior Play, Preliminary Declamation Contest '30, Basket Ball, '27, '28, '29, '30, Touch-down-pass Ball, '28, '29, '3O. Poe Literary Society fSecretary.l We need not introduce you to Pokey, for she has made for herself a reputation of being friendly to everyone. She has shown her aibility in athletics, being captain of the basket-ball and touch-down-pass ball teams. She took the part of Grace in the Senior Play and helped to make it a success. Pokey is inclined to be somewhat fickle, toward the oppo- site sex and: in regard to her :future career. She has not fully decided whether she would like to be a nurse or a stenographer. Whatever her choice may be, we wish her success. THE MOTH 9 w NBLAJJ lltillrscroiacr iiiQi FRESHMAN, The coveted goal has been at- tained, notwithstanding that several years ago it seemed remote and was apparently an arduous un- dertaking. In taking a retrospective view of the past four years, many worthwhile events crowd our craniums, and we are tempted to say, Where am I? or, at least, What can I say? As it is difficult to re- count everything, since it would require volumes, a few of the most important facts will be related. On September 8, 1926, the students who were to compose this Class of '30, assembled at the new high school building for the first time. The class roll contained the names olf thirty-two girls and boys. After having received a brief outline of the courses then before us, the class was divided into three section for work in their respective courses, Academic, General, or Commercial. Initiation then followed taking on the form of a Hallowe'en party. Despite the fact, however, that we were handled rather roughly, we spent an ex- ceedingly enjoyable evening. Our girls, as well as our boys,were well represent- ed in athletics throughout the entire year. The girls attended a Winter Carnival at Westminster, where they took part in gamesg such as, dodge ball, touch-down-pass-ball, and volley ball. The Declamation contest must not be forgotten, in which Amelia Null, Mary Isabel Elliot, John Chenoweth and Robert Clingan shone for the Freshman class. John Chenoweth was chosen to represent T. H. S. in the county contest. Many members of our class, having been admit- ted into the Glee Club, aided in the successful pro- duction of the Musical Comedy, i'Pic'kles, which was given in May of that year. We even contribut- ed one or two principles in our first year. The term rapidly drew to a close, bringing final examinations and report cards. After the reception of our transforming cards, the class dispersed for three carefree months of vacation. SOPHOMORE.. Our course for the second year was begun on the morning of September 5, 1927. However, during the general welcoming back off one another, we were sorry to note the lo.ss of several of our former classmates, making our class number twenty-three. The class resumed its work in sections and progs ressed rapidly toward the end of another term. In the Declamation contest of that year, our class was represented by Amelia Null, Mary Isabel El- liot, John Chenoweth and Franklin Baker. John Chenoweth and Mary Isabel Elliot were chosen as having won second place in the Preliminary contest. Again our class was represented in the Musical iii Qi Comedy, Windmills of Holland, contributing John Chenoweth and Mary Isabel as main characters and a number of chorus boys and girls. We again dispersed, after examinations, hoping to meet again a.s Jolly Juniors. JUNIOR. Our Junior year found only twenty of our members ready to continue work in striving to- ward the final goal. We soon considered the ques- tion of class rings, and we were the first graduating class of T. H. S. to wear its standard ring. The Junior representation to ouii third Declamation contest resulted in our procuring two winners from our class. John 'Chenoweth won second place among the boys in the Preliminary Contest, while Mary Isabel Elliot won first among the girls and upon en- tering the final contest, second place was won for T. H. S. John Chenoweth and Mary Isabel Elliot played the leading roles in the Musical Comedy, The Gypsy Rover, of this year. This year recalls our grand entertainment at the Hotel Frederick, in Frederick, of the Class of '29. We gave them an elaborate banquet and felt that we had, in our turn, succeeded in performing the usual custom very creditably. SENIOR. Finally! We became Seniors, and no less dignified than those who preceded us, we would have you know! At the beginning olf this year, our number was found to be eighteen, Carroll Troxell having enter- ed irom Emmitsburg High School, thus it has re- mained. YVe, at once, assumed the trying and burdensome responsibilities of a Senior Class. To all events,we proved ourselves willing and capable in carrying out the plans made by our new principal, Professor Smith. John Chenoweth, having won first place in the Preliminary Declamation Contest, represented T. H. S. in the county contest. Mary Isabel and John played for the last time, the leading roles in the annual Musical Comedy, Love Pirates of Hawaii. Our class play, Blame It On Sandy, beautifully coached by Mis.s Knauff, was successfully rendered, showing much talent, some of which had been pre- viously known, while some, theretofore latent, sur- prised us with its excellent quality. In regard to athletics, we note that T. H. S. was this year represented by the best Basket Ball team it has had 'for several years past. The team was under the management of Maurice Becker, with the captaincy of Delmar Riiile, coached by Professor LeFevre. The Base-ball team, under the captaincy 10 TH E MOTH of Maurice Becker, also ranks well among its com- petitors in the county. Our class was this year very well represented in the Glee Clubs, both of which sang in the Eisteddfod. Ralph Davidson proved to have much musical talent. when he played the violin solo at the Eisteddfod. Class-mates, these now comprise the most import- ant facts in our high school career, as a class. On what our thoughts are now resting, while thus as- sembled, we are hardly able to definitely say. The days of sunshine, joy, happiness, and glee, teeming with golden and sometimes fruitful opportunities, are now overg but we hope a sincere friendship ex- ists and will continue to exist among' us. Sadness creeps in upon us when we realize that the unavoid- able and sad parting is now at hand. In a solid phalanx we have fought our confiicts and learned to know true friendship. We have united in the period of reverses, as well as in the joys of victory. Some can look over four years of honest endeavor and de- voted attention to study, whilst others must be haunted with the recollection of wasted opportuni- ties. But. whatever the result, it has surely been good to be here. Our record here is a splendid and inspiring one, and let us therefore resolve to so live that our lilfe shall be unblemished and worthy of emulation. May our future be as pleasant as the past, and may the world treat us as our Alma Mater has always done. We must gratefully acknowledge that we owe a great degree of honor to dear old T. H. S., and that she has a right to demand of us a full measure of unstinted devotion. MARY ISABEL ELLIOT. , ..-. CLASS WILL We, the Class of 1930, of Taneytown High School, Carroll County, Maryland, knowing that the time has come when we must leave our Alma Mater, be- ing sound in mind and body, and feeling our super- ior judgement in disposing wisely of our valued property, do hereby make, publish, and declare this, our last will and testament. To Mr. Smith, a stop and go sign to help him patrol the halls. To Mr. Bready, a new set of jokes with which to pass away the tedious hours in history class. To Miss Knauff, we will our appreciation, and sincere thanks for steering our class so successfully through our last year in high school. Many times when we seemed divided on some important ques- tion, it was Miss Knauii' who guided us safely over the difliculty. To Mrs. Loy, we, the Class of '30, leave our most sincere thanks for her hard work in helping us through our hardships in book-keeping. To Miss Baker, a little bow and arrow, so that she may become a first-class Bowman, To Miss Lighter, a private telephone line, so that she and Johnny may talk all day, unmolested. To Miss Essig, pep--not only enough to teach music, but enough to rule a King. To Mr. LeFevre. a new watch, so that he can get to school on time. . To Mr. Royer, a new pair of shoes in place of the old ones he wore out beating time for T. H. S. Orchestra. Agatha Hahn leaves her athletic ability to Viola Wantz. Amelia Null leaves her curls to Amelia Annan. Mildred Shriner leaves her bashfulness to Oneida Hilterbrick. Pauline Stonesifer leaves her interest in green automobiles to Helena Null. Mary Isabel Elliot leaves to Margaret Crebbs her interest in the Junior Class. Dorothy I-laugh leaves her neatness in sewing to Charlotte Myers. Jane Long leaves her cosmestics to Mary Teeter. Romaine Valentine leaves her ability to flirt to Nadine Ohler. Ruthanna Flickinger leaves her inquisitiveness to Ruth Hiltebridle. Mary Isabel Elliot leaves her singing ability to Helen Crouse. Pauline Stonesifer leaves her interest in the op- posite sex to Dorothy Thomson. Romaine Valentine leaves her ability to argue to Hazel Hyser. Mildred Shriner leaves her interest in book-keep- ing to Mary Young. Ralph Davidson leaves his sex appeal to James LeFevre. Robert Clingan leaves his most cherished treasure to Donald Tracey. Stanley Lutz leaves his innocent looks and ways to Amelia Annan. John Chenoweth leaves his power to get rid of girls to Vernon Zimmerman. Franklin Baker leaves his bookkeeping ability to Monroe Krise. Glenn Snyder leaves his hatred for women to Vernon Zimmerman. Maurice Becker leaves his fiirting ability to James LeFevre. Delmar Riflle leave.s his speed to Donald Tracey. Carroll Troxell leaves his running ability to Mon-- roe Krise. THE MOTH 11 E34- Sromioiag llprmqfr as-if HBLAME IT ON SANDY' On the nights of March 31 and April 1, the Class of '30 presented Blame It On Sandy with great success. Blame It On Sandy was a comedy in three-acts, with a very catching story. Sandy, a tom-boyish Miss whose father and mother are both dead, having been connected wi-th the circus in their prime, and dying, left her to be brought up by Mrs. Fairfax, with her son, Paul, and daughter, Grace, is a great trial and worry to her Aunt Gwen, Mrs. Fairfax, because of her rough and ready ways which Mrs. Fairfax would like to change into polished manners like those of her daughter, Grace. Sandy is apparently indifferent to the feelings of her aunt, but, to her true friends, she reveals her uneasiness and regret of causing Mrs. Fairfax so much trouble and anxiety. Still Sandy loves wild animals and cleaves to the ways df circus life, de- spite her aunt's many pleadings. She is so much devoted to animals, that it is necessary for her friends to procure, for her, the different pets she has been used to in the circus. In consequence, Sandy harbors and loves Jocho, a monkey, Bruno, a bear-cub, and wants a green crocodile very badly, but her aunt refuses to allow the crea- ture on the premises. Mrs. Fairfax, ia widow, incidentallyj is very much disturbed by the radical wishes of her niece and confides in her neighbor and special gentleman friend, Major Mark Hazelton, that it is heredity which provokes such actions. The Major immedi- ately disagrees with her and blames environment instead of heredity. This disagreement causes many quarrels between the two, and many argu- ments derive-the major insisting that it is environ- ment, and Mrs. Fairfax claiming it heredity. Be- cause of the continual arguing, Mr.s. Fairfax de- clares she will not marry Major Hazelton until the argument has been sefttled, one way or another. Things continue in this state. Sandy gets a lion as an addition to her menagerie, through the kindness of her best friend, Teddy Wyckliif, known as Wyck. Howe-ver, Tony, the lion, comes in handy in reuniting Grace and Jeremy tloversl after a quarrel, because of the profound fear which every- body holds: for the aged and really peaceable creature. One day startling news is brought by Anna, a stranger but an old nurse of the two babies, Sandy and Grace. She reveals a secret which she has kept for many years and which she can no longer keep. She tells, before everybody, that, when Melisande Marsh Q Sandy J and Grace Fair- fax were babies and she was nurse for them, she became infuriated with Mrs. Fairfax for something she had done and resolved to get revenge. So it happened that Joe Marsh, the showman and father of Melisande, sent for his daughter to be sent to him, she sent the daughter of Mrs. Fairfax. Melisande f Sandy l is therefore Grace Fairfax, the daughter of Mrs. Fairfax, and Grace is Melis- ande Marsh, the showman's daughter-which set- tles the question fheredity vs environmentl between Mrs. Fairfax and Major Hazelton forever. With a happy ending, the story comes to a close --Mrs. Fairfax and Major Hazelton are aigain en- gaged, Grace Fairfax and Jeremy Trent announce their engagement: and Sandy for the new Gracel is leaving' with Wyck, supposedly to become his bride. Those personages who so successfully portrayed and brought out the characteristics of each char- acter were: Sandy ........ Wyck ............ ..... J OHN OHENOWETH .. . . . . .STANLEY LUTZ . . .RALPH DAVIDSON .........AMELIA NULL ...MARY ISABEVL ELLIOT Major Hazelton .... Jeremy Trent .... Mrs. Fairfax ..... Paul Fairfax ..... ...... F RANKLIN BAKER Grace Fairfax ........... ROMAINE VALENTINE Jenkins fbutlerb ..... ........ D ELMAR RIFFLE Hepzibah Hill .... ....PAULlNE STONESIFER Sarah fmaidj .............. MILDRED SHRINER Anna .............................. JANE LONG Coach, MISS A. C. C. KNAUFF. CLASS POEM 'Twas a long winding road that led to the top. lVith rocks and barriers upon it. 'Twas a band of freshmen. which began. ne'er to stop. Till they reached their goal and had won it. Far off in the distance there played a queer light, That daily beckoned us onward But 'tis said to relate, Some gave up the tight And fell to the side, nnhonored. But let us forget that some have dropped out, And let us forget all our bluesg For we have risen, And now we may shout. 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Washington alone has been rein- forced against these attacks and is now awble to pro- duce records and important information of the past. SCENE I Mr. Reynolds, in charge of the bureau of statistics, is viewing the city from his office window. He sees an airplane speeding towards him, and in a few min- utes he is speaking with the pilot of it. The pilot, Edmond Burke, reveals a secret which has long been a mystery to the few remaining people of the Unit- ed States. He tells how he has found some import- ant papers and documents through exploring the ruins of the northern part of Maryland. He goes on to say that among these papers he has found a copy of a most unusual volume, The Moth, publish- ed by the Taneytown High School five hundred years ago. The contents of this paper quite surprise Mr. Burke, as most of the names found therein sound familiar. 'Ihey together read the volume and upon finishing it, conclude that these names were well- lznown and no doubt were registered in the hall of .ame. A few short minutes elapse. At the end of this time Mr. Reynolds comes upon the information which confirms their belief. One by one they read off the biography of each individual as found in The Moth. The information which they find in their book of statistics is as follows: Franklin Baker, founded one of the greatest busi- ress colleges of thc world, the Baker Business In- stitute. Maurice Becker, a man of wonderful intellect, through working as a mechanic, came upon one off the most sensational inventions of his day,-The Electropelled Rocket. Robert Clingan, invented the one and only space ship, in which America has succeeded in communicat- ing with all neighboring planets, and by which Amer- ica now intends to get revenge on their enemy- Mars. Ralph Davidson, had done more in the field of Art than any other man who has ever lived. Only through his tremendous accomplishments in this great field has it been made possible to study and appreciate art. Mary Isabel Elliot stands among the leading opera singers of the world. Although many years have passed since her time, her voice is still heard through a new invention of radio. Ruthanna Flickinger was an outstanding charac- tcr in the business world. Rules and business meth- ods laid down by her are still being used without im provement. Dr. John Chenoweth through his famous electrical operations, entirely banished germs and disease. His original methods are still in use. Glenn Snyder after being in an aviation school for a number of years, became manager of the Three Point Airlines. Stanley Lutz invented the mechanical wonder of his age, the perfect robot. This was the robot that had a complete mechanical brain, and our robots of today have been developed from his theory. Carroll Troxell served very faithfully in the De- partment of Agriculture of the United States for several years, and contributed much toward the ad- vancement nf this field. Agatha Hahn was the greatest girls' athletic coach of all time. She developed the popular game of Zitxwp Ball, and her team held the championship for many years. Dorothy Haugh was one of the foremost designers of Parisian gowns, as Paris was the style dictator of the world in that age. Jane Long was a great Presbyterian missionary, who did a great part in converting the natives of Africa. Amelia Null won great fame as an elocutionist, both in the social and in the business world. Delmar Riflie, one of the world's foremost pianists, acquired much fame in his musical career. Pauline Stonesifer, one of the best typists, won great fame for being able to type the most words a minute. Romaine Valentine, after some years of study, be- came a graduate nurse. She became superintend- ent of Johns Hopkins. Mildred Shriner become the First Lady of the Land in 1945, and proved to be the most gracious White House hostess. As the two men close the large book of statistics a mighty crash is heard, a dazzling light fiashes: and in the confusion, one. hears the single word, Mars! JOHN CHENOWETH. 14 T H E M 0 T H l ,D , ,,lmlmjlmltmlmlmiwltwimlmlmlmlwjIMI., U, 1 4, ogagjogd,-5: .fied efE AGATHA- CARROLL- Agatha is our athleteg Carroll sleeping in history class She craves basket ball, Tells us he had a date, And after every game she plays, We hate to annoy him with questions, She meets HIM inthe hall. Girls, why keep him out so late? AMELIA- DELMAR- Amelia possesses pretty curls, He is the pianist of our class And a complexion fair to see. Our athlete too, you know. Some day she'll capture a doctor's heartg He only has one weakness For a nurse she's going to be. He is so terribly slow. DOROTHY- FRANKLIN- Dorothy is our seamstressg Joe is our business many Some day she'll get her fill, We know him by his hair. For Harman will inspire her He doesn't like the girls at all, To move to Walkersville. And we don't think it's fair. JANE- GLEN- Jane just loves her Latin, And translates most anything, But when she goes to sewing class She prays for the bell to ring. MARY ISABEL- The girl soloist of our class, We sometimes call her Izzy And when it comes to finding sheiks You find her very busy. MILDRED- Mildred has just loads of friends, She's always doing a favor And when she comes to classes She's noted for good behavior. PAULINE- Pauline is quite popularg She just has friends galore. Ask her about the big tall sheik, Who makes the piano roar. ROMAINE- What did you do over the week-end? Or Who was out last night? When we hear these phrases, We know Pokey is in sight. RUTHANNA- If you ever heard a giggle, Away down in the hall, And looked and found Ruthanna there, It wasn't queer at all. Did you ever pass the Library And stop to take a look? If you did you saw Glen Snyder, With his nose poked in a book. .T OH N- He's the boy soloist of our class, We suppose you already know it. He goes to sleep while out with the girls, But, it isn't nice to blow it. M AU RICE- Maurice is our hefty man, And you can hardly blame us For thinking he'll take Hercules' place, And make our class quite famous. RA LPH- The violinist of our class, He's quite a sheik besides. He counts those days entirely lost That bring no mid-night rides. ROBERT- Robert is our good natured one, We always find him merry, We arcn't quite sure what causes it, But we giive' the credit to Mary. STANLEY- Stanley is our studious man, He values his books like pearls. He says he's always too busy To bother with any DARN girl. Glass Song 365356 Tune- Stein Song. l-lere's a pledge to T. H. S., Long may her banners wave l- VVe shall ne'er forget her goals,- As long as we the air may breathe-! I-ler ideals to us are realg May we strive to have her praise VVhile we journey thru life's pathway,- The high school of our hearts always.- To the boys,-to the girls !- To the teachers so loyal and anxious! the youth-to the fire! the laughter and pleasures that follow us To the work-to the play I- To all things that charmed and inspired us! To the walls,-to the halls la- To the class rooms and studies we love! Oh--here's a pledge to T. H. S., Long may her banners wave l- XVe shall ne'er forget her goals,- As long as we the air may breathe! Her ideals to us are realg May we strive to have her praise As we journey down life's pathway.- The one school of our hearts always! M. ISABEL ELLIOT. To To as i' l t 3: Q 'YE Ei 5: SE E W 2 pw 'Z if an S s if S 3 74 4 3 if fe 33 it Q! 4 5 QC fe if F5 E xaenszw- r.. 1-L -Y ..f'-- -, fur- .:,v.-g--V--wurenmfmz, m.f-x-gB:grfk:,. 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