Norwich High School - Archive Yearbook (Norwich, NY)

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Bottom, left to right: V. Townsend, L. Cutting, S. Wightman, R. Innman, K. Gadamowitz, S. Ridgeway, J. Courtemanche, P. Crosby, E. Moses, M. Law, Mr. Benedict. Second row: B. Kane, D. Mott, M. L. Abbott, C. Coons, P. Doody, E. Fryover, C. Gustafson, E. Tucker, M. Mansmith, A. Rice. Third row: 1. Tansey, J. Dodds, M. Vananburg, J. Winter, F. Ireland, S. Fleming, K. Hill, S. Taylor, J. Gage, J. Gersh. Top row: W. Eggelston, C. Whispell, D. Strader, B. Burlison, W. Root, J. Bartlett, D. Lawson, T. Redfield. QW ri grow 4 W .4 4 W jf N f 0' ci , -xl: 'UL le BOYS' AND GIRLS' GLEE CLUB This year the Glee Club consisted, in the majority, ROCK-AROUND-THE-CLOCK of students who were not members of the choir. Put your glad mgr on It was a training area for those who hope to be And join me hon in choir next year. We'lllJa11e50n1ef11n The Glee club had a very active year singing a When the clock striker one! wide variety of musical selections. . ' I i ml ,UWM 9 90

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The Football Program Committee, this yearqnetted three hundred and ten dollars toward, the class treasury and the publicity of this year's Archive. This committee took ads for and sold the Football Program during the past football season. The senior class took in three hun- dred and ten dollars as the result of the hard work of this organization. Under the direction of Coach Beyer, the ten members canvassed the entire town in search of ads. R. Hathaway, B. Beyer, S. Mirabito, P. Couch, M. L. Brunton, M Morgenstein, A. Schofield, J. McCormick. J. Elia, j. Fuller. 'PROGRA ,,,,.q I g. . is fr' .,v o'L Sy m f Q' -'ff' , ,gl , '7 Ween . pa 00 6 hx Qai- Nl ' W' l V -- Zaman 544076 Ms. f Sing, Sing, Sing! This year the choir sang a variety of songs including Negro spirituals, folk songs, semi-classics and classics. The choir, under the direction of Mr. Charles Benedict, had a very successful year. Nine members were sent to All-State sectionals at Vestal. Charles Urlwin was selected to take part in the All-State choir at Albany. In mid-winter they sponsored a dance called Fantasy in White. Other events included: the outstanding Spring Concert, the theme of which was, America Our Heritage , participation in the State Festival, held in May, the combined concert, and assembly programs at school. They ended their season by singing at the Baccalaureate service. Bottom row, left to right: J. Hoyt, J. Paddock. P. Hill, R. Casamento, M. D'Amore, C. Urlwin, E. Fisher, P. Crosby, J. McCormick, j. Taranto, Mr. Benedict. Second row: S. Hor- ton, M. Sager, N. Alessi, S. North, D. Dilworth, R. Bernardi, M. L. Brunton, S. Stebbens, S. Spencer, A. Bennett, N. Redfield. Third row: j. Gibson, J. LaGuardia, C. Doing, T. Tucker, C. Rounds, E. Strader, R! jones, T. Root, A. Hart, j. Smith. B. Ryan. Top row: E. Ayer, J. Fisher, S. Aldrich, S. Orrsjo, D. Baker.

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Left to right: S. Cleveland, A. Prindle, C. Townsend, Presidentg M. Shelden, S. Blackman. Back row: S. Smith, W. Fuller, G. Harrington, S. jackson. ,fexq , sam, zum and za!! The year 1955-56 was very active and successful for the band. Their half time performances at the football games again proved to be a big attraction. They kept the school spirit by playing at all home basketball games and at the scctionals. Brad Paxton and Robert Yacano were selected to play in the All-State band in Albany. The band gave its two annual concerts in February and April. They also participated in a combined concert with the choir and orchestra. The revival of the All-County band, held in Norwich, proved to be a great success. Spring brought along state competition. Again this year the band played Grade VI music. They also participated in the annual Pageant of Bands at Sherburne. Besides these activities they took part in various community affairs, among them, the Memorial Day Parades. They added to their scholarship fund by sponsoring a bake sale every month starting in january.