Fairmont West High School - Dragon Yearbook (Kettering, OH)

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First Row — left to right — Dorothy Meyers, Donald Hauer, John Wilson, Jane Bolinger, Elaine Huber, Marjean Holt, Donald Hamilton, Devon Kesling, William Deger, Howard Pence, Donald Fordyce, James Wahl, David Giele, Betty Parks, Martha Hauer. Second Row — Benjamin Weaver, Richard Shearer, Thomas Welch, Richard Gieger, Betty Spoon, Patricia Wright, Harry Wilson, Ned Rasor, Robert Good, Gordon Lee Fella, William Liebetrau, Willine Hamby, LeRoy Stachler, Wanda Krouse, Ralph Trussler, James Wallace. Third Row — Jeanne Thygerson, Dean Brandt, Mary Wallace, Dorothy Pummell, Mary Lou Tankersly, Mable Nel¬ son, Eleanor Duebner, Martha Zeller, Joanne Hoover, Robert Meckstroth, Marcella Newsome, Arthur Stansel, Doris Bitter, Louise Crane, Mr. Haines. Fourth Row — Mr. Prass, Paul McFall, Marilyn Jenkins, James Irons, Eugene King, William Rish, Donald Hafner, Gilbert Fremont, Richard Bowman, Joseph Jeffries, Charles Miller, Jack Askren. Rain . . . snow . . . sleet, and still the band marched right along with the football team. At the beginning of the season approximately thirty-five “greenhorns” reported for practice. In two weeks’ time these “rookies” marched along like veterans. After the marching band (64 members in the band) season ended, the concert band was then organized by “Prof.” Haines. (“Prof.” is the fellow who trails the band around) . . . Joy vanishes and fireworks begin because concert season is real work. Concerts were given at Mad River School, Pasadena, assemblies, and at the N.C.R. for the dedication of the “E” pennant. To the Southwestern District contest the band went, where it won a superior in Class B. A few weeks later the judges at the State Music Contests bestowed a superior upon Fairmont. Soloists and Ensembles at the District Contest and their ratings: Soloists and Ensembles at the District Contest and their ratings: Bill Deger — Clarinet. Superior Betty Parks — Oboe. Superior David Giele — Flute. Superior Devon Kesling — Drum Major. Superior Bill Rish — Trombone. Superior Harry Wilson — Trumpet. Superior Lee Guernsey — Marimba. Superior Trombone Quartette — Marilyn Jenkins, Bill Rish, Eugene King, Paul McFall. Superior Trumpet Trio —Dick Sherer, Bob Cook, Bill Liebetrau . Superior Brass Quartette — Joe Jeffries, Charles Miller, Betty Spoon, Harry Wilson. Superior Woodwind Quintette — David Giele, Marjean Holt, Robert Meckstroth, Jean Thygerson, Bill Deger . Superior Clarinet Quartette — Bill Deger, Don Hamilton, Don Fordyce, John Wilson. Superior The annual spring concert brought a close to the 1942 activities of the band.

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Rezo One — M. Workman, Webb, Lohnes, Burson, LeFevre, Burns, Wolfram, Phibbs, Olt, B. Davis. Holtvogt, Getter. Row Two — Britton, Holt, S. Brown, Perks, Moon, Collins, Hull, J. Clemm, Hurst, Noll, Krouse, Welsh, D. Workman. Row Three — Lesher, D. Norris, Meyer, Pontis, Dickinson, Krug, Knox, Wilson, Peters, McGrew. Row Four- —Cate, Schweitzer, D. Cook, King, Swigart, Glanton, Rish, Hartley, Shank, Kindy. MIXED CHORUS With the band, the chorus presented the Apple Blossom Time Concert and sang at the Art Institute and several churches. At State the Chorus received a Superior rating. • • • The Music Department sports a swing band that plays for class plays, at the “Bang Bang” and for dances — the Varsity Swingsters.