Royal Oak High School - Oak Yearbook (Royal Oak, MI)

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I, This year, as in years of the past, the Royal Oak High School band has gone out on the field regularly and put on a good show regardless of the weather. It is this spirit of showmanship that has given our band a well-earned reputation. Few high school bands attend football games at home and away with the regularity of the Royal Oak High School band. The one man responsible for this and to whom all the credit should go is Mr. W. J. Denman, the director. Since Mr. Denman came to this school in September, 1928, one of his main ambitions has been to turn out a good marching band each year. Then, when the season is over, to alter it quickly into a concert band. One of the difficulties with which a high school director is faced is producing volume on the field and the right difference for concert playing. During the last two years the band has attended the State contests and won Second divisional ratings. Mr. Denman expects better luck this year with a more seasoned organization. Within the last year a point system has been devised so that members may earn their letter for band. This system is, in some respects, similar to that used in awarding varsity letters in athletics and acts as an added incentive to the members.

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Ulf music be the food of love, play on . . . ,' Shakespeare Music is one of the most beautiful ways of expressing one's feelings. It was with this thought in mind that numerous students of our high school became members of one or an- other of the musical organizations here. They found that all composers - both great and small-had the same feeling inside of them as the average American school boy or girl - feelings of romance, adventure, patriotism, love, joy, sorrow, and fear. At no better time in the year can these emotions be appreciated than at Christmas. The A Cappella Choir and Girls' Choir helped make it a joyful season by carolling through the halls for the enjoyment of the faculty and student body. To make the festive atmosphere complete, the Choir and Girls' Glee Club joined their voices to the other two groups in presenting an inspiring Christmas Concert. The vocal department under the direction of Louise Knudson Reavely has progressed greatly during the past years. This semester James Caldwell, a graduate of ROHS assisted with the A Cappella Choir. Throughout the semester representatives of each of the four groups sang on programs of various community organizations including P.T.A. Radio Programs and Founders Day Din- ner. They also appeared at school functions such as: Senior Tea, Girls' Literary Club Tea, Library Tea, Convocation, Student Talent As- sembly, and Baccalaureate. The Boys' Quartet was one of the most out- standing groups of the semester. The har- mony created by Jack Dempster, LaVerne Nan- carrow, Glen Edwards and Bruce Flu was en- joyed by all. The A Cappella Choir had the honor of pre- senting the new school song to the student body -a privilege long to be remembered by all its members. A record of the song was made and sent to our fine friend, Mr. A. H. Upton. Plains for the future are great. Work has begun on an operetta to be presented next semester.