Pottsville High School - Hi S Potts Yearbook (Pottsville, PA)

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Pottsville High School Band By PETER J. PUGH, from data collected by the History Committee This organization, called a band, had its origin at the beginning of the 1901-'02 term. lt was the Hrst attempt at anything of its kind ever tried in the school, and it is to be hoped it will be the last: while it furnished the school with much entertainment and amusement while it lasted, it was disbanded on the advice of the principal, S. A, Thurlow. The makeup of the band was as follows: Band Master ............... Al Morris lst Whistle .... .... S tu Cake Zwombone ..... . . . Fred Whitmore 2nd Whistle. . . .... Ned Filbert Trommet .... .. . Chas Brennan 3rd Whistle .... ...... R os Koch Tambourine .... .... P ete Pugh 4th Whistle .... .... B ob Freiler Occamedolian .... Dave Morgan Dish Pan ...... ...... L ou Grant Base Piano ..... ......... B y King Scoop-shovel .......... Hooper Buddell Phonograph .... . . . Choc Striegel Cracker Barrel ..... ...... A 1 Dietrich QFrom the Class of 1902 Graduatej In 1929 the first real band was organized. Under the leadership of Mr. Marburger, vocational teacher, it built up a splendidly balanced instrumentation with individual and collective progress within the short space of six months. In 1930, arrangements were made to have the band attend football games, adding much to the spirit of the school. December 1. 1934, Leo F, Minnichbach, the present conductor, was appointed to conduct the band. ln 1937 the band had its own color guard, which added greatly to the appearance of the band. 1939-new uniforms were purchased. Arthur Pryor, noted conductor and composer, was the guest conductor of the Spring Concert. POTTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL MAIORETTES -120.-

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ffff-W - - - f- a f fn -Y 1 -- a-f Y-f -T---V w--fiw---i 1 POTTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BAND will 1940-two majorettes were added to the group, Alyce Kennedy and Miriam Starr. 1942-assistance was given Mr. Minnichbach because of increased duties. Ray Runkle was appointed to drill the band in formations and Kenneth Kissinger was placed in charge of uniforms. At the All-State High School Band Festival held in Farrell, Pa., in Ianuary, 1943, Captain G. S. Howard of Army Special Services, guest conductor, paid high tribute to our band. 1945 - for the first time in the history of the band, a girl filled the post of Drum Major. Patsy Knobloch was chosen and did an excellent job. 1947-the musical progress of the band was emphasized when nine members were selected to play in the Pennsylvania School Music Association Eastern District Band which met at Palmerton, Pa. 1948--seven band members selected to play in the Eastern District Band. 1949-the band continued to grow in musical stature. Eight members were selected to play in the Eastern District Band. Then, too, its drills during the football season brought much commendation from fans, press and radio. 1950-membership 87. Largest enrollment since 1940 when the membership was 101, the largest in the band's history. 1951 -nine members selected to play in the Eastern District Band. 1952-fourteen majorettes and a head drum majorette were included in the band: they added much color and charm by their exhibitions of strutting, baton-twirling, dancing, and acrobatics under the direction of the girls' physical ed teacher, Louise Lupkin. The P. H. S. Band is not only an integral part of the activities in the Pottsville School System, it is also a great asset to the civic life of the city, always willing to participate in all functions for the city's welfare and entertainment. The music-loving citizens of the city pack the auditorium to enjoy the band concerts held annually in the month of May. Mr. Minnichbach produced a very line band in the Patterson Division in 1953. It rendered a splendid program in the Patterson Division Auditorium and participated in the annual Spring Band Concert in the High School Auditorium. ,-22,-