Indiana High School - L Indien Yearbook (Indiana, PA)

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P, l 0 O O Musical Organizations QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ Indiana High School is most fortunate in having, among its many activities, ap- proximately fifteen musical organizations under the guidance of very capable leaders. lNIusie plays a very important part in everyone's life in these modern times, and it is an aim of our high school to help the students to appreciate really good music and be able to take part in it. The cooperation and teamwork so necessary in the development of fine musical ensembles aids in the develop- ment of the spirit of cooperative service as well as for the capacity for living the group life. Through the beautiful sing- ing of appropriate song material, the in- strumental performance of those quali- fied, and the aesthetic enjoyment of lis- tening to much beautiful music, will de- velop a, discriminative power which will provide the foundation of a broader cul- ture. The Senior Band which is directed by hir. Canfield and meets twice weekly serves two purposes. First and most im- portant, it affords the opportunity for those who can successfully profit from so doing to become acquainted with various forms of band literature. By the musi- cianly playing of a great deal of worth- while music, the student develops a knowledge and an appreciation of music. The band has as a secondary purpose that of a utility organization. It is called upon to play for all kinds of pep meet- ings, assemblies, athletic contests, pro- grams, etc. In February four members of the Band were sent to Ebensburg to take part in the Western State High School Band which was organized by Mr. Gor- don VVilliams, the musical director in the Ebensburg schools. Those students who were sent were Kathryn Jones who played second clarinetg Stewart Johns- ton, second tromboneg Pete Zavlaris, first clarinet, and Leonard Lightcap, the bas- son. They were in Ebensburg the sev- enth, eighth, and ninth of February. The first two days were spent in prac- tice, and on the third day two concerts were presented. lXIr. Canfield also conducts the Senior Orchestra which is organized as a labor- atory course in orchestral literature and routine. In this orchestra the students have the opportunity to read, study, and actively participate in the playing of selections from the best orchestral liter- ature available, ranging from the early day arrangements of lNIozart to the lat- ter day modern ones. It played one concert during Ameri- can Education Week and two others later in the spring. From the Senior Orchestra is chosen the Pit Orchestra, which is composed of fewer pieces. It plays for all assemblies and renders special numbers at various times. During the year it has played for Parent-Teacher meetings, Dramatic club plays, the operettas, and the com- mencement exercises. It is the result of patient and diligent work. The first Pit Orchestra of Indiana High School was organized in the fall of 19Q5 and its first public appearance was made at the Bac- calaureate service and the commence- ment exercises of the graduating class of that year. The Senior ltlixed Chorus which this year is composed of about seventy of the choicest voices in the school is directed by hlr. Frankin Chermock. It meets twice a week-hfondays and IVedues- days during Activities period. The pur- pose of this organization is the develop- ment and appreciation of complex choral singing. One of its most important aims is to learn to sing a Capella which is the highest form of chorus singing. lVIost of the time is spent singing four to eight part music, some of which is very difficult. Their study includes mainly the contrapuntal or polyphonic form of music by such composers ns Bach, Christiansen, Orlando, DiLassus, and others. This organization is an aid to the school in many ways. It takes part in n1a11y school programs as well as some outside activities. A group of songs was presented at the February meeting of the Parent Teachers Associa- tion. They also visited several churches, including the Lutheran, ltlethodist, and First Presbyterian, where they sang sev- eral numbers, From this group nearly the entire cast for the operetta, Rosamunde,,' was chosen. The Junior ltiixed Chorus is organized for much the same purpose as the Senior lNIiXed Chorus, the only diderence being b that it is made up of younger voices, Senior Band Senior Orchestra Page 28

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CLUBS and ACTIVITIES Publications - Senior Press - junior Press The journalism class, consisting of juniors and seniors, edits the school paper and the year book. The paper, The High Arrowf' is published bi- weekly by the staff and contains the reg- ular departments of a newspaper. The reporters Mc-over their assignments and get advertising, the advertising manager prepares the ads for the paper, and last- ly, it is assembled hy the editors. After the paper comes out, it is distributed by the circulation manager. The paper is en- tered in various contests throughout the st-ate and several times has won honors. This course is included in the regular curriculum of the school. and meets five periods a week. It is of most value to anyone wishing to become a newspaper man or woman after finishing school, but it also gives the student an idea of the value of money and teaches him to think for himself. This is especially true in the contacts that he makes when get- ting advertising from the business men of the city. Un .Xpril 27, the High Arrowv staff made its annual trip to Pennsylvania State College where it attended the State iligh School Press Convention, Al- though the ,Xrrow', did not bring' home any ot' the prizes, the trip was a reward in itself. The Senior Press Club consists of the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth-grade stu- dents who are interested in newspaper work. This club is closely connected with the Journalism class. Several times the editor has made assignments to different members of Press Club which, if accept- 'ed. were published in the paper. .Vit the beginning of the year, the various de- partments ot' a regular newspaper were studied. each member being asked to take his clioiee of advertising. feature writing, human-interest stories, news stories. head-line writing, or editorial writing, Through the year, each person studies thoroughly his department and gives reports on it in the regular meet- ings held every two weeks. City news- papers. such as the Pittsburgh Press, are divided into different sections and criti- cized both constructively and destruc- tively. Mr. Joseph sponsors both the -lournalism class and the Senior Press Club. The seventh, eighth, and ninth-grade pupils int,erested in newspaper work and hopeful of joining' the staff in later years. make up the Junior Press Club. This Student Publications Senior Press Junior Press Page Q7 year, 0110 issue of the paper was devoted to the junior high school. In this issue, the assignments were covered and writ- ten up by members of the Junior Press Club. The articles were then edited and published in the paper. Thus much practical experience was gained as well as the pleasure of having one,s own arti- cles printed. During the rest of the year, the meetings are devoted to short talks and debates under the direction of their sponsor, Bliss Detwiler,

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Musical Organizations ccominued those from seventh through tenth grarle. It is eoncluetetl hy llliss Lillie B. Helfl antl stuflcut teachers from the Indiana State Teachers College. The Glee Club is an 0l'g2llllZ2ltlUll wl1iel1 is coinposetl entirely of young inen who are musically ineliuerl. Unrler the leaclership of B112 Canfield tl1ey si11g inusie tl1at will benefit tl1e111 ill future life. Betty ltlae Kanalmle is the pianist. In the meetings wl1icl1 are heltl twice a week, the hoys spenrl lnost of the time i11 singing, antl inciclently pick up a few itleas concerning the use of the voice, proper niethocls of hreathing, reamling lllllSlK', anrl l'il1'l'ylllg.f a part i11 conjunc- tio11 XYltl1 other parts. ,ln the last year they have willingly taken part i11 the programs for the Hal- lowe'eu Dance. the 'llll2ll1liSglVillg Asseni- lily, the l,lllC'Olll.S Day Pl'0gl'2llll at the lillt,lll'l'2lll cil1lll'K'll, the FCllI'll2ll'y meeting ol' the Parent 'lleaehers Association, a progran1'i11 the hlethorlist Church. the Senior operetta. iiRI3SilIllllllflk'.,, and tl1e Fouiirlers Day Program at the Horace llaun l'. 'l'. A. Une of the lllillll reasons for their taking part i11 these IlI'0gl'2illlS was to euahle tllltlll to sing before Qlll iltl- tlience. 'they also niarle a trip to Ehens- hurg High School where lllltj' 1Jl'0S6l1l'Utl a program of songs, Vernon Blartin anal John Miller were sent as lntliana High School representa- tives to the National High School Chorus at l'ittsl1urgl1 i11 tl1e week hlarch 19-15. 1935, 6339 lXIusie certainly niakes for gootl fel- w lowship. 'lhe fellows who, on porches or back of pianos, instinctively gather i11 groups of four to put tl1ei1' heacls to- gether, tl1ei1' arms einhracing one a11otl1- er's shoulmlers, anfl wl1o, ill this posture, rentler 'ln the Eyeniiig hy the lloon- lightf are the happy extraverts of this worltl. i11 tune witl1 their surrouiitliiigs, at peace with their society. The habit of chorus singing tanies the solitary ego aunl hrings it llltll boinls of goocl-fellowship with inankintl. A good singing voice is a young Ill2illiS greatest assetg it provides l1i111 with a lilietiine of private a11111sc- nient anal it nialaes l1i111 socially irresist- zhle. It is also a great aitl i11 business. Now Senior Mixed Chorus Junior Mixed Chorus Glee Club Page 29 that even influstrial orgaliization devotes so much of its tin1'e to having fun. with Held tlays. gym teams, llI'2lflIltltlC cluhs. and glee cluhs, a voice is a young manis hest frieucl. The local Gas anrl lileetrie lllilj' 11ot give yllll a job, because of your a111hitio11 and ahility, but they llltly take X011 011 to till out a quartet. You may never stand Ollt from the crowd for your technique and hookkeepiiig, llllll you may get asked to the cliairmaii of the hoarcl's for dimier for your rendering of 'l'rees' .... U -Illorris Bislzip in Ztlfusic Clubs ZtIfIgfIZtIll?