Taneytown High School - Tahian Yearbook (Taneytown, MD)

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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.

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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.

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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