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Lois Lricson Janet Williams Braintree in ' ll! School otl ' ers nianv social activities in which pupils may participate and thereby fiain prestige, valuable experience and trainiiifj, as well as I ' un and a ood time. Tlie vocal music ‘jroups, organized under the direction of Miss Mae Lindsay, comprise the (iirls’ Choir and the Boys’ Glee Club. The (Jills’ Choir was first organized in lhi;5 with eighteen singers, an accompanist, and a director. The singers in the choir were highly selected and tests were given to determine membership. Their first concert, which was a great succe.ss, was given at the W Omen’s Be{)ublican Club in Boston. The Boys’ (ilee Club, started in 1938 by Miss Lindsay, consisted of eight boys; now, the memlxuship comprises thirty voices. One great step in the development of ' this club was the con- tribidion of money Tor the purchase of jackets. This money was donated to the boys by the Botarians and the Parent Teachers’ Association, two of the many great organizations of Braintree. Braintree High’s instrumental groups include the band and the orchestra. The first orchestra in the new high school building was assembled by .Miss Ingrid Eckman. This group was later taken over in 1933 by Mr. Frederick Lewis and was the first orchestra to play in the new high school. Mr. Lewis led his group until 1935 when he suddenly passed away. The ensemble was then taken over by its preseid-day leader, Mr. Arthur P. Ilauck. It was then used solely for football games and later given the name “band.” Aboid 1936 an orchestra was formed. Toward the latter part of 1936 a national trend occurred which led to the unpopularity of the stringed instruments. At the beginning of the next year, the stringed instruments became popular and once again the “strings” were in swing and have remaiiK ' d at the top in popularity. Although the band has been very popular, it seems that the orchestra w ill alw ays predominate. This orchestra, w Inch has played before many an audience, has had nothing but an excellent or superior rating among music groups in the .Ma.ssachusetts State Festival. In 1937 it played in a Music Festival before two hundred entertainers, both vocal and instrumental. In 1950 the Braintree High Orchestra played before a total of eight thousand. These performance ' s were outstanding. Braintree High has had, during its existence, many wonderful and interesting entertainers, some of w horn have become great musicians. ot only have some of these members become band and orchestra leaclers, but even directors of music. There have been eight band members who, in the years after graduation, have become permaneid music directors in nearby communities. Many others have become players in their college bands and a few have become outstanding players in the service bands. A few have even gone so far as to play in distinguished symphonies all over the world. ot only is it a wonderfni experience to be able to play and take part in the field of music, but it also gives credit toward college entrance. The main object of music within the school is not to make professional players of the participants but to instill an appreciation of good music, spread harmony and give pleasure in everyday life. The idea of having the senior class sponsor a yearbook dance to helf) raise money for additional feature })ages in the “annual” was started by the Class of 1950 under the sponsorship of Miss Hazel Summerville and Mr. Arigo LaTanzi. The outcome of the dance was very })rofitable, and the proceeds helped to defray expenses. The Classes of 1951 and 1952 have followed likewise. Among the gayest of stage all’airs presented at Braintree High School are the operetta, the oral Fbiglish play and the senior show. The senior show was first organized in 1930
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in (lie I ' orin of a ininstrel show which proved to be very successful. This type of per- forniance was fjiven until 19:58 when the variety, or musical, came into being at the suggestion of Miss Almeda alker, sponsor of the Class of 1938. From that time on the shows have varied. The seniors have produced many plays, musicals and varieties that have proved very successful. The oral English play commenced in the late twenties. The cast of the play was carefully selected from the members of the speech classes through try-outs. Under the helpful direction of the speech teachers past and present. Miss Katherine Hearn, Mr. .lohn Ferrett and Miss Barbara Hazel, the oral English plays have alw ays been successful productions. For many years the operetta has been sponsored by the junior class. The first one {iroduced at Braintree High School in 1927 was under the leadership of Miss Ingrid Eck- man. Some years later .Miss Carol Flint acted as musical director for the operetta. Miss Mae Lindsay took over in 1938 and is still continuing to stage an excellent production each year. In the production of the operettas the junior class sponsors, in collaboration with the directors of vocal and instrumental music, contribute their talents toward making them the best possible. ' Phe French Club, previously formed in the old building under the sponsorship of Miss .lose[)hine Keany, has been c[uite an active group in Braintree High School since 1927. In the beginning the students published a French bulletin containing the news of past and coming events. From 1927 to 1932 the PTeiich Club held their meetings on Thursday once a month during the seventh period when there was a free period for activities. hen, in 1932, the two se.ssion system came into being, the French Club had their meetings after school. During the gatherings many games were played and the conversation w as in French. There w as a big Christmas party held each year. This w as the only meeting of the year at which refreshments were served. As the years went on refreshments played a protninent part. Up until the last three years the club has had no special get-together or special party outside of school. It was in 1948 that the French (dub had their first outing. Under the able leadership of Miss Mildred Biehards, the expedition was a great success. This practice has been continued since 1948 and is made possible by the payment of dues. One of the great social events so popular in the years preceding 1933 was the annual school picnic in which all four classes took part. Eaeh member paid his own expenses and buses were hired for transportation. The chaperones for this picnic were usually class sponsors or any faculty members who were free for the day. These picnics lasted for (piite some time until (he students began to lose interest. The event later evolved into a picnic for seniors only, but later all lost interest and the outing was discontinued. The .lunior Bed Cross Chapter in Braintree High School was organized in 1947 on a j)urely voluntary membership under the sponsorship of Miss Buth Strout. This club first started with a collection of money, the proceeds of w Inch went to the needy children of our country and the helpless and hungry children of India. Another great activity of the .lunior Bed Cross of Braintree High School is the making of favors for the various holidays of the year for the veterans in the hospitals. The first .lunior Prom, sponsored by the Class of 1929, started the custom for a yi ' arly formal that has been in existence dow n to the present. Judging by its popularity and attendance, it will no doubt be a highlight for many years to come.
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