Lompoc High School - La Purisima Yearbook (Lompoc, CA)

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5 CHOIR The Chorus made a number of successful appearances, the first of which was the candle-light Christmas Program. For Talent Nite they presented a gypsy scene with costumes and songs, and dances of Russian Gypsies. They assisted at the Hanging of the Greens Christmas program at the USO. At Easter they joined with the Community Chorus in presenting Stainer's Crucifixion, and oratorio, at the USO Auditorium and again at Camp Cooke on Easter Sunday afternoon. Their most important contribtuion was In Qld Vienna, presented at the Spring Concert. Before a beautiful set constructed by the stage crew and art department, the songs and dances of old Vienna were presented. Included . 'if A were Tales from the Vienna XVoods, That Viennese VValtz, featuring Mary Lou . . . A Henderson, and My Hero from Strauss' Chocolate Soldier. Joan Kennedy and ' . . ' Arnold Becerra assisted in this scene, dancing a beautiful Viennese waltz. In T Q addition to this the chorus has sung for P.-T.A., various assembly programs, and ' A at Baccalaureate. ' -18- . N ma Boy Soprano

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GFFICERS-l ST SEMESTER President ..............,.........,... Betty Clark Vice President ....... ......... I une Bishop Secretary ............. .... N orma Stalker Treasurer ...... . ....,,,.,..,.,, jane Bishop Historians ....................,,,, Virginia Gaggs Aulene McLaughlin Publicity Chairman, Theodora Westmont ZND SEMESTER President .....,.......... Theodora Westmont Vice President ,....... Aulene McLaughlin Secretary ,.....,..........,,.........,... Betty Clark Treasurer .Y..,.................,..... jane Bishop Historians .....l,,.... Margaret Alexander Virginia Gaggs Publicity Chairman ,... Phyllis Moore The T ri-Y has been a very active organization this year. Qur main acti- vities were centered upon the progress of the war effort. Vile also found many occasions for pleasure. Here is our calendar for the year: September-XVe sold bonds and stamps at the Lompoc Theater for one week. October-Tri-Y initiation of new mem- bers. lnduction of new members. November - Backward Dance. The girls brought the boys. The theme 1 was Harvest. It was a huge success both financially and as entertain- ment. june Bishop attended the HY Convention in Los Angeles. December through February we spon- sored and promoted a wool drive and the proceeds were given to the Red Cross. Mr. jorgensen showed pic- tures at a joint meeting of Tri-Y and Hi-Y. january-Tri-Y bulletin board was put up at school. Picnic at Ryon Park. Pictures were taken for Tri-Y scrap- book. February-Initiation and induction of new members. Installation of new officers. March-Helped with the membership drive of the Red Cross and also collected money at the Lompoc Theater for the Red Cross. Gave skit in Talent Night show. Those taking part were: Phyllis Campbell, Marylin Laubly, Norma jean Moore, Virginia Pannell, Pat Balaam, Nancy Riggs, Doris Gilliam. April-Silk stockings were collected for war effort. May-Backward Dance was held at the Alpha Club.

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HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA 'llhe orchestra has provided music for the plays, assisted in assembly pro- grams, the Christmas Program, Talent Nite, and the Spring Concert. In this were featured selections' from Show Boat hy Jerome Kern. The orchestra also provided music for the Baccalaureate Service for the Seniors. EIGHTH GRADE ORCHESTRA The eighth grade orchestra, which has shown considerable improvement dur- ing the year, played for junior High assemblies, Talent Nite, and the play. Among other things, played Fortuna Overture, T schaikowskys Marche Slav, and Grain- ger's Country Gardens. --1Q. Trumpeter