Balboa High School - Galleon Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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N f 4 1 l N X ' la fx For fmzbifhhx PAGE 'INK liN'l'Y-THREE posedly Little Man Who Wasn't There fBob Sechinij seemed very much in evidence by breaking up every play with his inane wanderings. Master Allen was sure that Queen Susie had been won over after talented Angela Pryor's hula dance, but the islanders had their own interpretation of the dance, and little john Sartor and his colleagues presented humorous competition for nimble-footed Angela, which almost broke up the show. Even after various entertainers, including Mildred Giusto, Lorraine Bruhn, Ed Sirianni and others had thrilled the islanders with their golden voices, the queen's decision to behead the visitors was un- changedg C. Fields Vawter's silvery gift of gab was not enough to melt that icy heart. But what was that? The Queerfs loyal QU subjects didn't agree? Boil her in oil was the cry, and so a happy ending to an enjoyable Jinx.

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. 1. .fe X 13016171 cg Ike Fooifzggbir. Good entertainment or else-or else off with your headf' Witli these stinging words ringing in their ears, a theatrical troupe which had been shipwrecked on a mysterious island wanders forth to do or die. Such is the setting for the fall '39 Senior Jinx. With Queen Suzanne McFall's words prodding them on, the troupe sets out to please and save their necks or break them in the attempt. judging by Queen Susie's disposition, the latter was the more probable outcome. Kenny Allen, wisecracking master of ceremonies, gives his all for the cause, that is, all except a few goggle-eyed-glances at the princess, Viola Christensen. He is even willing to rise against the black knight, Tibby Ortega, to win her hand in matrimony. Competition between islanders and city folk is keen with songsters and 'irug-cutters vying for honors. Art Raab and johnny, his Charlie McCarthy, showed that the cinema capitol had nothing on him, by proving to the islanders that her sour majesty still had a laugh left in her framework. The sup- PAGIE TXVIZNTY-'IXVO

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'Miflfiflffj ADVANCED ORCHESTRA BLUE BOYS GIRLS' CHORUS BROXVN, FOYE, CIUNFERMANN, WIELAND Balbo li College. . Echoes of gay young voices singing merry melodies, of swinging strings and booming brasses come daily from the department in school dedicated to music. A capable staff of teachers, headed by Mrs. Norgard, give the boys and girls training in mixed chorus, girls' voice, boys' voice, orchestra, band, and harmony. When representing Balboa at the games, the band has given a good account of itself this football season. The band has also done its part in showing school spirit at pre- game rallies and victory rallies. Under the direction of Mr. Kinkel, with Salvatore Viscuso as bandmaster, the band has added zest to the rooting section with the lively tempo of its marches. The band does not limit itself entirely to marches but includes overtures, and selections from operas in its repertoire. Good marching form was shown on many occasions. Music for dances, parties, and the Senior Jinx was pro- vided by the Blue Boys. This group of dependable and loyal boys deserve much credit as their rehearsals and performances are held after school hours. Led by Salvatore Viscuso, the boys, in their dark suits and black ties, look and sound like a professional dance orchestra. The blending of soprano, tenor, and deep bass voices have made a delightful combination in the mixed chorus this term. Under the guidance of Mrs. Norgard, boys and girls of the mixed chorus had a grand time with gay and lively melodies such as Schubert's Alleluia, The Kye Song of St. Bride, and Hold Out Yo' Light, a Negro spiritual. Some of the outstanding voices included in the chorus belong to Barbara Beebe, Dorothy Wieland, Don- ald Foye, Russell Brown, Audrey Farrant, Dorothy Cunfer- mann, and Winther Anderson, The boys and girls practiced PAGE TWENTYJTOUR cg, 4,