Strong Vincent High School - Spokesman Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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A Cappella Choir President - Probert Ormsbee Vice President - r Annette Shutllin Secretary 1 - - Doris Coburn Treasurer - - William Smith Corresponding Secretary - 1 Yirginia Ennis Historian, , - r Robert Butt Librarian - Violet Mae Karaisz Director eA.e . Mr. Grendel' Facility Advisers ,. Miss Wilson, Miss Connell Faculty Manager - 1 Mr. Gustavson Our A Cappella Choir was organized in the fall of 1932. Each year since then it has been gaining new laurels for itself. Seldom does it appear without. being asked to make a return performance. The choir members not only learn how to sing notes but they also learn to feel that which the composer wished to express and to interpret that emotion to their audience. This year, one day of the week was devoted to the study of theory, in an effort to increase the mem- bers' knowledge of music. This year the choir made its third annual trip to New York City. The group lengthened its trip by stopping at Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, and Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania to give performances on the way to New York. ln their broadcast over WJZ they upheld the excellent reputation that they have gained in previous years. Their stay at New York was climaxed by a brilliant ap- pearance at the World's Fair on May 21. The fact that the choir has been asked repeatedly to return to New York is a proof of their ability as singers, and of their good conduct as ladies and gentlemen. At the annual Christmas Concert, tl1e group had the Academy Choir as its guest. ln their turn, our A Cappella was the guest of the Academy group. Eugene Bossart again added greatly to the success of the Spring Concert with his brilliant performance on the piano. The A Cappella Choir is one of the many line organizations which have contributed so much toward placing Strong Vincent in the national limelight. They also do a line Work in helping to guide our student body toward a greater appreciation of good music. Mr. Crender may well be proud of the fine organization that he has created. A CAPPELLA CHOIR-Row 1: Lavery, Blood, Laliari, Thiele, Berg, Cain, Sadlicr, Stienturth, 'l'il'l'any, Olfncr, Nlilh-r, Kalagian. Row 2: Mr. Grender, Coburn, Griffin, Cleveland, Shreve, Jenkins, llushling, Butt. Foossctt, Smith, Burroughs, Halter, Skinner, Slater, Costa. Row 3: Lohse. Dundon, Parsons, Fiero, Sutto, Ward, Bourne. Hassinger. Pimley, lVle-nnini, Neitzke. Johnstone. Haworth. llumos, Karaisz, Krimmcl, Sommerhof. liittlc. liow 4: Joycc. linnis. lleese. Strough, Lindstrorn. Salmarino. Fabrizi. Gallagher, Filip, Shcpley. Davis, Rosenthal, Orth, Carnc. Allcn. Uhcrkirchcr. Schacht, Shufllin. Twenty-eight

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Art A knowledge of art is valuable to us not only because of the culture that we attain from it, but also because it may lead us into interesting hobbies and activities. An appreciation for art marks every cultured person. The influence of training in art will be felt throughout the entire life of the student. The impressions made at high school are lasting and influential in character building. New worlds open to the person who is able to feel and appreciate beauty in its various forms. Such classes are definite aids in the search for cultural attainment. Miss Galinsky teaches the art classes in junior high school, where it is a required subject. These classes did very useful work this year in lf after making toys for the Junior Bed Cross. he reaches senior high school, the pupil is interested in art and wishes to continue his studies, he may ln lhe do so under the guidance of Miss Pearce. art courses the pupil learns to apply his creative knowledge by various assigned projects such as still life studies in charcoal and water color, and pencil sketches. The art department renders a great service to the school by supplying posters and any other necessary art work for all activities. Commercial A large number of Vincent students en ter the commercial courses. Those who must secure positions immediately upon graduation because the course prepares them for a definite vocation, and those who intend to continue their education because the training they get from typing and shorthand will be useful to them in their college work. Business education not only supplies training for immediate employment but also for further studies along the same line. Vincent has many competent instructors in the commercial field. The typing and shorthand classes are always crowded. Miss Esler, Miss Forsberg, Miss Lange, and Miss Warfel teach the shorthand classesg and Miss Shalkham, Miss Esler, Miss Forsberg, and Miss Warfel, the typing. Two years of typing are offeredg during the first year the pupil learns the keyboard and acquires Twenty-seven Freehand in Art. Transcribing shorthand notes. speed, and in the second year he learns to trans- cribe notes. Mathematics is of' vital importance in the commercial subjects as well as in the academic fields. One year of commercial arith- metic and two of bookkeeping are offered under the guidance of Miss Schade, Miss Shalkham, Mr. Wick, and Mr. Schenck. Mr. Schenck also teaches classes in Commercial Law and Miss Quirk has classes in Business English. Com- mercial Law and Business English are half year courses. Graduates in commercial work should leave school with a better understanding of economic laws. Business training prepares students not only for efficient participation in productive activities but also trains them to save money and invest wisely. Besides learning to do their own work well, the students in commercial fields learn to cooperate with others, for they do work for both faculty and fellow students. 1

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GIRLS, CHORUS- ' W Row 1: WVay, Finton, Sprickman, Myers, S., Pundt, Shafer, Blakeslee, DiSalvo. Dytche, Dana, Marahito, Izzi, Di- Eugenio. Row 2: Scal- zitti. Steiner, McKee, Nelson. Grose, Coleman, Reeder, Krashneske, Myers, M., Holden. Boyd, Morey, Somrnerhof. Row 3: Dalrymplc, Swanson, Walter. McDonald, Alli- son, Comer, Conolly, Blundin, Klett, McGee, Mitchell. Heckathorn, D., Kirkland, Schmidt.. Schaf- fer, Phillips. BOYS' GLEE CLUB- ' Row I: DiMarco, Pallato, Patama, Martin, Filley, Makcla. Henry, Hull, Long. Row 2: Scalzitti, Peters. Dwyer. Zielsdorf, Loellcl, Zack, Marklow Saverino, Farver, Dowd Mr. Grcnder. Row 3 DeMattco, Lawson, Wil liams, Howard, Beckwith, Butt, Zigmondi Carideo Lowrv, Ilosentlal, Ross, Loesch, Carberry, Fab- rizzi, Nye. - Girls' Chorus 7 f President - L - Phyllis Sommerhof Secreiary - Hope Comer Treasurer L Margaret Allison Rohe Chairman . Arloween Steiner, llita Swanson Librarians - Helen Tice, Ann Shafer Direelor - , , Miss Galinsky The Girls, Chorus, much like an athletic team, must work together as a single unit in order to achieve its goal: perfection. Each girl's voice must blend faultlessly with the other voices. The girls practice every day with this aim in mind. The Chorus works toward a series of spring con- certs to be given in the smaller towns around Erie. The Chorus sang at our Christmas concert, at St. Mary's Home, and at tl1e Zem Zem Home. To raise funds for expenses which come up during the year, monthly pop-corn sales are held, the Chorus being a self-supporting group whenever possible. In addition, several social events are l1eld by the girls during the year. Twenty-nine Glee Club President - - - Probert Butt Secretary - Joseph Rosenthal Treasurer - William Martin Director Mr. tlrender Boys like to sing. If anyone Wishes proof of this 'well-known fact, go to the music room any sixth period. There will be found the members of Strong Vincent's Glee Club. Each boyis face is lit up with happiness as he tackles the important business of singing good music. At first his efforts may fail, but by zealous practice the desired results will be reached. In addition to the fun of singing typical male chorus songs, valuable train- ing is acquired for eventual work in the A Cappella Choir. During the football season, the Glee Club led the singing in several auditoriums. The boys sang at our Christmas and Spring concerts, as well as in several high-schools throughout the city. .