McFarland High School - Recuerdos Yearbook (McFarland, CA)

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IZIQCUIIQDQ3 L L. L L L 1. 4. 4. .L THE ORCHESTRA Kenneth Taylor 7.,.,.,, ,7..V.........,A P resident Betty Richardson ..,.... ,,,,.., V ive-P1'6Si0l61l5 Evelyn Janes ,..,,..,A, .77.VV...... S 6C7'6fCl7'y Vernal Perrin ...... ....,...TreaSzL1'er Mary Shick ,,,,w,,,rr A ,rr, vr....rr Librarian The orchestra this year is comparativelysmall and out of all proportion to the volume of its sound, for creditable authorities protest that it is hard to con- duct classes half the length of the building away. To make up for the loss by graduation a number of freshmen were admitted to orchestra. contrary to usual practice. Under Mr. Broadwell's direction this comparitively inexperienced group became welded into a very creditable organization. The first appearance was for a Farm Center meeting in November. During the year a number of concerts were given for meetings of the Farm Center and the XVoman's Club. The orchestra played for the senior play in December. the junior play in March, and the Forensic Club skits in May. During National Music lVeek the group took part in an all-county program in Bakersfield. Last but most formal of the performances was the participation in the commencement exercises. W. W.-'33 CHORUS Owing to the fact that practically all of our experienced boys' voices were lost due to graduation last year. it was decided to have a Girls' Glee Club this year instead of the Mixed Chorus as formerly. Under Mr. Broadwell's direction, this group has shown a steady improve- ment in expressive and well modulated singing. Rather fortunately, the forty girls which constitute the membership are so divided in vocal range and power that an unusually f1ne balance of tone is characteristic of the singing. There were fewer opportunities for public appearances this year, although a number of programs were given at McFarland. VVe were one of the featured groups that appeared in the County Play Day Program at Delano High School. To climax our efforts we tried very hard to make our appearance at the Com- mencement Exercises the best performance of the year. It is interesting to note that we of the Girls' Glee Club have maintained that traditional interest in music at McFarland which has been so well .established by other groups in the past, by enrolling in our membership very nearly 1005 of the girls in school. ' VVe believe that with the firm grounding we have had this year in the prin- ciples of part singing and voice culture, the ensuing year will witness a continued growth in the success of the organization. -25-

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HICUIRD03 .LLLLLLL 41.4.4 Q THE I-IOSTESS CLUB Preszdeut ..,.,....,,,...,....,........7,A,,7 ...,,,, ,.,...,....,...,.,,..... .. .....,. M yrtle Moomaw Vice-President ...,. .. ,..,., ..,,. ....A, ll 4 argie Calkins Secretary ..... ..,,....... ... Y...,......, M ary Shick Program Clzairmafz .A.Aw. ..,,vA,,, .,... ,...,....,,.,,., .. K o leta Osborn .flrizrzfser .............,, VK,.....,.7....,....7 ,.....,v,..,....,....,........,... . ..... . Mrs. Williamson Initiation of the new members of the Hostess Club was held during a buffet supper which was put on by the old members. Much fun and hilarity resulted when new members were compelled to eat entirely with their fingers. Another event was a surprise luncheon given for Mr. and Mrs. lVilliamson shortly after they became so. Service and pleasure were mingled in the year's program: a great deal of welfare work was done by members,and a social evening was enjoyed when the football boys and Hostess Club had a Bar-B-Q steak dinner on Studebaker Hill. The spring semester was climaxed in Education XVeek with a tea put on for the parents and friends of the high school. under the direction of the club. M. I. M.-'Se F. F A. President .......,.... r,r,,,,,,., ,.c.....,.,. ,I oe Roberts Vice-President ....., , .,...,s W'ilbur Hylton Treasurer ......... .,..v. C larence Robinson Secretary. ...,.... .... ,,..,,,.., F r ank Pottorff Reporter ................ ........, L ouis Horton Farm llfatch Dog .,....t.......r,..,..,,.,r,,,.,.,.......,....,,,,,,.,...t.....,...., VValker Thomas XVe members feel that our McFarland F. F. A. organization is one of the most important improvements made in our high school during the past few years. Each boy taking agriculture is required to have some kind of pro- ject. Some of these projects consist of bees, gardening, poultry-raising, the raising of pure-bred cattle, and the raising of pure-bred hogs. The money in- vested in these projects runs from 35.00 to 51500.00 Each boy who carries on one of these projects and keeps accurate records receives one-fourth unit towards graduation. Each year the club sends four boys to the California State Fair. The boys regard this as one of their most valuable and delightful experiences. XY. H.-'33 THE LIBRARY STAFF First Semester Second Semester Evelyn Janes ........,. .,.,,,,,,, P resident ......... ............ E velyn Janes Phyllis Hendry ,,.,,,, ,,,,r,.s,, I Mice-President ..,,. ...... B eulah Phillips Mary Shick ....,.. A ....,,.,.,.,,,,e,,, Secretary-Treasurer ........................ Mary Shick Miss Lourenzo ..........,.,..,...,t..,,,,,rtt, A dfciser ........,................... Miss Lourenzo The record of the Library Staff this year has truly been one of service to the school. The staff has classified all the books and kept the damaged ones mended and in good condition. Also a careful check has been kept on all books going out of and coming into the library. The group enjoyed a jolly party and several other social events during the year. Besides this, each girl made a bracelet as a remembrance of her library work. All during the year the Library Staff has worked to build a larger and better library and is hoping to see much advancement next year. M. S.-'35