Beaumont High School - Pine Burr Yearbook (Beaumont, TX)

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ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS 'A yiA:'SSS1'x Two big reasons why Beaumont High is outstanding in music. MRS. AARON l.l'l l'MANN llirector of Chorus These two organizations have brought many more high honors to BHS this year. The whole ORCHESTRA, ensembles and solo entrants, took top honors in the state contest, and several of the members played in the all- district massed orchestra. One member even played in the national high school orchestra. The most important undertaking of the year was the special concert presented during music week. Gloria Eargle, concert master of the orchestra, played Concerta in E Minor by Mendelssohn, accompanied by the orchestra, and the orchestra played the concert number, Carmen by Bizet. Closing the program was a piano concerta, Mendelssohn's Conce1'ta in G Minor , accompanied by the orchestra. Solo pianists were Joan Hendry, Joyce Proctor, Marion Lighthall, Mary Margaret Alexander, and Lois Fullen. The orchestra is directed by Mr. R. A. Dhossche, with Mrs. Lena Milam as supervisor. CHORUS members have appeared on numerous programs in the city and have made several out-of-town trips at participated in the state contests. Their Spring Festival, the high point of which Sleepy Hollow. The whole program was various times. The chorus also work was climaxed by the annual was the Cantata, The Legend of very well received and one of the oily' N 'F numbers, a hillbilly skit, was repeated by special request. Q1 Not only is the chorus noted in the school for its entertaining ability, 'le but it is also known to the public because of the great number of per- -l 'l , formances it has given for clubs, musical contests, and radio programs. 6 -l 38 r F POW Q We 28 VO 3 Z'

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HORACE MANN PAGEANT A fuller education for girls became one of Mann's ideals. The final act of the HORACE MANN PAGEANT gave the climax to Mann's entire life. His two most cherished dreams had come true! The people were at last convinced that the education of girls should consist of more than just knowledge about housekeeping duties, and that they, too, should be placed on the same educa- tional standard as men. Here was an opportunity for girls! No longer did they have to look on with envy as their brothers were sent away to school, for they now had the same advantages in learning as boys. Next it was Mann's privilege to address the graduating class of a free public school. Now he was able to see the success of his life's work, and to see that his theory, that popular government could not endure unless the masses were educated, had been accepted. Miss Charlsie Berly was in charge of this act, while Mrs. Margaret Savage was general director of the entire performance. This program was presented first in assembly for the student body and was then a feature of the Student Council Open House to which the public was invited. The Poetry Choir and Chorus contributed impressive musical numbers to the program. 27

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ROYAL PURPLE BAND Band members proudly sport their new uniforms. When a person thinks of Beaumont High's widely acclaimed BAND, two major accomplishments of this year come to mind. First, in order to begin the year with a bang, Mr. Dhossehe transformed the band into a semi-lnilitary unit, by appointing a staff of officers, led by Robert Lee Johnson, first sergeant. Next, the band re- ceived snappy new uniforms. Under the auspices of the officers, th several brilliant marching exhibitions at football games, While its music remained at an equally high rank, due to the fine work of Mr. Dhossche, director, and Dudley Douglas. student assistant director. Our band is one that sets an example for similar musical organizations of neighboring communities. Several times the bands from smaller towns have as- sembled in Beaumont and had marching and playing contests among themselves after the Royal Purple Band had given an exhibition of how it's done R, A. DHOSSCHPI Direvtor ot' Iianrl and Orchestra 0 band gave smut if' s 'sn Q3-