George Washington High School - Post Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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USIC FOR EVERY CHILD, and every child for music .... Although some students might resent being called children, this motto of the national music supervisors accurately expresses the aim of our music department, as it gives everyone an opportunity to play or sing. The department is divided into an instrumental and a choral section. The primary purpose of the instrumental division is to teach pupils to play wind and string instru- ments. Through these classes, the Junior Orchestra and band are organized. The more advanced students are admit- ted to the Senior Orchestra, which provides music for school entertainments and organizations. Gold pins are awarded to those who complete four consecutive semesters in the orchestra. A newly organized orchestra provides novel entertainment for scholarship dances, junior vaudeville, and the gym exhibition. Another group consists of a girls' violin quartet with piano accompanist. They played for luncheons and teas, thus acquainting outsiders With Washington high school's music department. The Freshman Chorus, made up of four groups of freshmen, gives those interested in singing an opportunity to display their ability immediately upon entering school. This method has brought to light some very good talent which would not other- wise have been discovered. The next step from the Freshman Chorus is the choir, which features religious selections and anthems. Besides singing at convocations, it furnishes music for the Baccalaureate exercises. The Colonial Chorus consists of the Glee Clubs and is the representative choral organization of Washington. Only advanced students in vocal music are eligible to enter this group. The chorus, besides appearing on programs here, provides music for churches and schools. Awards similar to those given to the Senior Orchestra members are given those who complete four consecutive semesters of work. Other courses offered are harmony, voice, and appreciation. The advanced har- mony class Wrote a new pep song for the school and an aria for the senior play. Students of the classes are taught composition of vocal and instrumental music. The voice class is for those interested in further vocal study. In this class individual instruc- tion is given and several first class singers have been discovered. In the music appreci- ation class, the students learn about famous composers and study the masterpieces of music. Our music department is a credit to the school and an excellent advertisement of the fine work done here. E131

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IMULATE LOAD! Ready! Aim! Squad! Fire! The R. O. T. C. department of this school has gone beyond just being an honor school and is rated as the best unit of four states. At the annual inspection of the government honors were bestowed upon certain boys. The staff is com- posed of Colonel Francis Howell, Adj-Captain Ray Wheeler, Major Robert Cole, Adj-Lieutenant John Macy, and captain of sponsors, Hazel Chapman. Oflicers Company A Captain Charles Wade First Lieutenant Norman Bamford Second Lieutenant Newton Smith Sponsor, Martha Van Talge Company B Captain Carl Darnell First Lieutenant Darrell Williams Second Lieutenant Edwin Russell Sponsor, Cathryn Lentz Company C Captain Donald Borski First Lieutenant Maurice Fowler Second Lieutenant Wilbur Higgins Sponsor, Dorothy Moore Company D Captain Alvin Spangler First Lieutenant Marion Johnson Second Lieutenant Edwin Russell Sponsor, Cathryn Lentz Commissioned Ofiicers were eligible for the Officers' Club. They gave entertain- ments during the year and presented a medal on awards day to the best non-com- missioned ofhcers. The president was Robert Cole. The primary purpose of the Washington Rifles is to aid the government and the Red Cross in time of need. To be a member of the club the candidate must be a military student with a grade average of HB . The Drill team was composed of those students who were exceptionally fine in their manual of arms. They competed with the other schools and the companies among themselves. The team was unexcelled in the annual inspection. , , unfnuinn nnllni nnmnumnnf 1-nf, lm- Looking at the year's program of the senior band, we feel that band music does not lack popularity. The band performed for football and basketball games, convocations, the annual inspection, city parades, concerts, and the all-city music festival. Awards of gold pins were given to senior members, awards of silver pins to juniors. The unit was captained by Alvin Spanglerg Albert Terhune, and Willis Stearns were lieutenants. l20l