Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Honolulu, HI)

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Urchestra When the Orchestra was Hrst organized it had only a small number of players. Now it has forty-eight members. They have acquired several new instruments such as Tympanny. an Organ. and a Basoon. These instruments are quite unusual in Junior High School orchestras. Many music critics have said that Stevenson has the out- standing organization of its kind in the Los Angeles school system. Under the leader- ship of Mr. Harry Grapengeter it has become prominent. The orchestra has played at many affairs of the school and has also played for some private affairs. The most important event of the year was a dexnonstrational concert presented for the Junior High School Music Teachers' Association in February. At this concert they played Tampa Overture and selections from the Grand Opera 'Tlavaleria Rusticannaf' Qpoilier event of importance was the P,-T. A. show given during the Public Schools ee '. Girls' Glee Club The Girls' Glee Club is the only singing organization for girls at Stevenson. It is open 'to all girls of all grades. They have spent a most enjoyable year, singing frequently at our assemblies and they were always well received. We find tltem sing- ing at the P.-T. A. meetings and on special programs also. They gave a very fine concert on May Day, when the mothers and daughters spent the afternoon together. The Eleanor Seamon La France Codon Betty Leonard Erline Merrit liilly Land Billy Land Phyllis Roberts ollicers for the two semesters are: E President Margaret Milligan V ice-President Margaret Moore Secretary Dorothy Douglas Treasurer Evelyn Amidon Reporter Helen Concannon Librarian Ruth Morton Accompanist Phyllis Roberts Band Another successful year has passed for this musical organization and it has been one of its best. Each semester we find the band growing to be a bigger and better institution. Each semester players come from junior many important events. In Mr. Herbert L. Clarke. the we find the band growing in membership. Many of its and senior instrument classes. The band has played at one of the early and calls this year the hand was led by noted director of the Long Beach Municipal Band. They also played a concert at the opening of the new County Library. and again we hear their familiar tunes at Dads' and Sons' Night. In their colorful red sweaters and hlnc trousers the band makes a fine appearance. This with their ability to play has kept them popular and in demand at many affairs. Printing Printing teaches boys good English in setting up type. It also teaches accuracy in the cutting of paper in certain sizes. Although they may not take printing as life nork. they liare done work that is fundamental and really educational. Printing gives the students an experience in a basic and significant industry. To some it is preparation for entrance to a printing craft but if not used as such it creates an individual appreciation of good printing. ln February Mr. Earl V. Hadley came to take Mr. Farley's position as teacher of printing. f 47 I