Georges Township High School - Georgian Yearbook (Uniontown, PA)

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-fgziiirrfiiififg G ROW ONE: G. Hawkey, J. Rishel, D. Shamrock, M. Umbel. ROW TWO: E. Cope, F. Lovaty, B. Hunchuck, N. Wilson, P. Bakos, R. Kopnicky, C. Kopas, M. Listen H. Liston, N. Law, S. Tate, R. Sitantic, M. Balas. ROW THREE: G. Squire, G. Verbus, J. Swancy, E. Grimes, S. Kendro, J. Ellsworth, M. Verbus M Lovaty, R. Kmetz, F. Wall, R. Van Verth J. Strawn. ROW FOUR: K. Lytle E. Czekanski, P. Smith, B. Franks, E. Bowell, F. Cooley, O. Sutton, R. Smith J Rogish, E. Hornsby, S. Riffle. ROW FIVE: Mr. Gaal, V. Carrol, M. Sesler, S. Stillwagon. ROW SIX: J. Langley, T. Lewis, F. Bronick, J. Pepe, L. Victor, J. Cooley, R. Fowler, R. Higgenbottom J. Shuman, T. King. '7!w Bam! There is always a treat for the spectators when they come to the football games and see the Georges Band make its appearance on the playing field. lt has fifty 1llCllllJC1'S who spent much time tllltl effort in learning the different songs. During the Fifth and Seventh period, the hand could he seen marching to the Stadium to practice their drills and formations and to learn new ones. The wind and cold did not stop them. The hand is led hy ten high stepping llltl-iO1'Clt0S, who do a wonderful joh during the hall' time with their aerohatics. During the game, the hand is not idle a minute. They are either yelling with the rest of the students or playing the popular school songs: HXVC Want A Touchdown, and Wl'here's a Great Gang that Goes to Georges? The hand with its energetic 1l10lllllCl'S, plays its nlusie with sueh pep and vigor, that the students surrounding thc hand join in with their voices. The hand has do11e a tremendous job in representing our school. lt has appeared in the following parades: GI Joe, Cll1'lSllllCtS, May Day, and Wlitehel Day. Tile instruments that make up the hand are: elarinets, saxophones, trumpets, trom- hones, haritoncs, hass horns, alto horns, and drums. The Fourteenth Annual Band Concert was held the latter part of April in the High School Auditorium. For the hard Work hy the members, they were rewarded by having a successful evening. It was enjoyed hy the young and the old. The All County Band Concert was held at the Connellsville High School Auditoriunl. The following students that represented Georges were: .Helen lliston, Fred Cooley, ,lannes Pepe, and Lawrence Vivtor. 'I'Iu- hand that the students love to listen to is under the supervision ol' Mr. Nelson tlaal. Ile came 'to Georges four years ago. llis elarinet and saxophone playing has had many of the girls swo-oning 011 the edge of their seats during the assemhly programs.

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Banc! The ever popular swing hand of Georges Township High School, as directed hy lVlr. Nelson Gaal, is made up of nine students. Feeling that music should he included in scho-ol life, you can always depend on them for the hest in entertainment. This active group, known as Wfhe Rhythm Kidsi' pcrl'orms for many assembly programs and noon dances. These dances are held once a week in our gymnasium, enjoyed hy all who show their appreciation hy good attendance. The tunes consist of hoth popular numhcrs and polka rhythms. The instruments used in a hand also play an important factor in ohtaining excellent music. Therefore, these musicians have chosen the following to make their's the hestg the clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, piano, sliding trolnhone, and drums. Besides having the instruments, you must he ahlc to play them well, which requires practice. These students sacrifice their own time and have no complaints even when an unexpected rehearsal is called. This is their secret for their ahility to play well. Patience and responsihility must he taken into consideration in prc- paring young people for the music World. So we give our thanks to Wir. Gaal, and we hope he will ever continue his great work, as this kind ol amusement plays an important part in cvcryoncis life. :IZ :5: ,.-f

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wlfianal Jfanafz. Sac ' ROW ONE: E. Aleksy, D. Hudock, P. Smith ROW TWO: J. Gower, M. Kondrla, G. Verbus ROW THREE: Qld. Metz, C. Hench, B. Franks, M. Sutton ROW FO UR: .l. Morawa, E. Winfrey, .l. Pepe The National Honor Society is an organization of which many stu- dents would like to be a member. In November l6, 1925, the National Honor Society was started at Georges, when a charter was granted by the National Council of the National Honor Society. To be a member of this organization, a student must have an average of eighty-eight percent. A vote is cast by each teacher and by the old 111e111bers of the society. The new members are initiated into the so- ciety by a candlelight ceremony. The colors, blue and gold, are dis- played with ribbons tied to the candles. The pin worn by the members is an emblem of the Keystone with a flaming torch. The meetings of tl1e National Honor Society, wl1icl1 a1'e held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, are begun with the pledge of the society. The Christmas Tree Fund which was raised this year was sponsor- cd by the National Honor Society. The money that was collected bought a Christmas Tree and decorations. It was on display in the center of the stage during the Christmas season. The members chosen at the beginning of the senior year were: E. li. Winfrey, Gladys Vcrbus, John Morawa, Myrna Sutton, Dolores Gower, and Patricia Smith. The officers elected were: President, Geraldine Metz, Vice Presi- dent, Catherine Hench, Secretary, Dolores Ann Hudockg Treasurer, James Pepe. zz: 40 5: