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

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llleef 6l,l'l6! QZJOLU A hush settled over the audience as the maestro raised his baton and another concert by the Strong Vincent Orchestra was under way. This well arranged program is the result of daily practice under the capable direction of Mr. Brown. Members of this organization not only develop their talent in music but they learn to love and appreciate fine music. Ten years ago when Strong Vincent was established, this organization was just a small part of the school and consisted of eighteen people, but since that time it has grown considerably and now it has forty-six people who are interested in this musical organization. lt has developed into one of the finest orchestras that any school could wish to have and the students of Strong Vincent are proud of this organization. During the past school year the orchestra rendered its services by many programs held in the school auditorium. They have presented selections at many of the following occasions: senior class plays, meetings of the Parent Teachers Association, and Commencement exercises. The orchestra also presented several programs during Education Week which was celebrated early in November. Bourne, Annually the orchestra holds a Spring and a Fall concert in cooperation with the band. These affairs are held in the school auditorium for the purpose of showing the results of the students' efforts to friends and parents. ln presenting these programs the orchestra was assisted by their faculty manager Mr. Dean. In addition to their class work the members of the orchestra enjoyed a social program which included a dance held during the Thanksgiving season, which was followed later by two roller skating parties. Full credit toward graduation is given for membership in this organization just as full credit is given for subjects in the academic field. This has not always been true. The orchestra started as an extra-curricular activity. In time they were given a period during school for practice, and half credit. Eventually, following the modern trend in education, full credit was granted for the very worthwhile accomplishments of the orchestra both in technical excellence and in the appreciation of music. 1: Rusterholtz, Ricart, Manning, Hoppe, Simon, H., Miller. Row 2: Waterman, lames. Row 3: Whitney, Kingsbury, L., Hodge, Simon, M., Kingsbury, M., lones, Schabacker, Beckman, Nathal, Sullivan, Hoornstra. Simer, Summersgill, Schneider, Richardson, Mack, Carideo, Gutentag, Kirkland, Perry, Way, Wagner, Connett, Row 5: Carnes, Nagle, Carter, Stoeber, McNeill, Clanton, Strand, Waller. Front, standing: Mr. Brown.

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BAND-Row 1: Fronzaglia, Westcott, Horstcotte, Nelson, Marschka, Wagner, Anderson, Gutentag. Row 2: Loesch, Bliley, Moore, Luca, Hennesso, D'Augustin, Carter, Stoeber, Campbell, Nagle, Eaton, Franklin, Lund, DiSantia, Boucher. Row 3: Mead, Niemi, E., Mercier, Allen, Gebhart, luliante. Row 4: Beck, Soneson, Mack, Richardson, Grad, McNeill, Mehl, Niemi, W., lones, Neilson, Sperry, Taylor, Beckman, Hettico, Willis, Grose, Mackey, Klahr, Miller, Amthor, Clanton, Painter. Row 5: Yaple, Shapter, Schroeder, Holly, Walter, Hewitt, Donaldson, Harvey, Carne. Front, standing: Mr. Brown. jCl.'p6l,'pCl, g00I'l'l' me-'..!4g .1 Each morning during the first period the halls of Strong Vincent resound with the strains of martial music. This means that the Band is practicing to play at one of the many functions in which it participates. We cannot help but feel just a little bit prouder of our school when this organization, wearing our Red and Black parades onto the football field and performs the intricate marching routines, and leads us in the many songs familiar to us. At the pep rallies, held before each game, enthusiasm rises to its highest peak when they strike up the band. The Band as a unit has been unable to partici- pate in contests which are held out of town, but individual members have won high honors for themselves and the school in the State Musical Contests which are held each year. As a climax to the year's social functions the Band usually combines with the Orchestra in presenting a Spring Concert. This year the pro- ceeds of this concert will be used to defray the expenses of a tour to one of the larger cities. Mr. Brown has been the very efficient faculty director of the Band since its organization at Strong Vincent in 1930 and Mr. Dean has been acting as faculty manager. When Mr. Brown is unable to be in school for Auditoriums in which the Band is taking part, Harry Fronzaglia acts as the student director. Besides these leaders there are also the elected officers who assist in arranging the affairs of the Band. For this year these are Eugene Mercier, president: James Richardson, vice-pres- identg Douglas Carnes, treasurer: and Richard Yaple, secretary. rains C400 A new instrumental group is being organize at Strong Vincent at the present time. It is to b an all girl group and will be known as a Bras Choir. Mr. George Yochim is to direct this unigu organization. The girls have made a good star and it is sincerely hoped that by next Fall it wil take its place among the outstanding musica organizations of the school. Watch for this Choi during the football season. qsee Picture, Page 121.3 Twenty-si

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W I 0I 2lgI'l Olflglfled Latin, French, German and Italian are the languages offered to Vincent students. However, with the exception of Latin, they are open to upper classmen only, as our school follows the state recommendation that foreign languages be taught above the ninth grade. Under the guidance of Miss W. Wright, the Latin beginner masters nouns and verbs and studies Caesar. He may continue with advanced Latin: Cicero and Vergil, directed by Miss Mercer. Miss Bourguin and Miss Evans are willing and waiting to instruct all students who wish to com- prendre le francais. While Miss Kohout and Miss Galbo teach their classes appreciation of the great German and Italian masters. In addition to furnishing a background for the college preparatory students, the study of any language gives those who do not intend to con- tinue their education a means of increasing their English vocabulary. ur Wafiue ongue Gone is the old fashioned method of teaching English as Vincent undertakes the new. Formerly, the student was assigned so many pages in a book, he came to class, recited on it more or less verba- tum. Nothing further was expectedg if he was successful in reproducing the assigned lesson, he was given high grades. The new system gives a great variety of material to the student. Under each unit, there is an extensive selection making it possible for pupils of varying degrees of ability, ambition, and energy to find something which interests them and to explore as far into that field as desired. ln this way, the experiences of the new course of study are made comparable to life experiences. The teacher may keep a record of all of the work cf the pupil whether or not he has recited upon it. In this way she is able to judge the ac- complishments of each pupil. LETTERARIA In order to fully benefit when study- ing ltalian one must have a definite knowledge of Italy. At the left is shown an informal pose taken in an Italian class, while the class benefits from a map lesson. English deals not only with literature and grammar but one must also acquire practical knowledge. Here we see pupils in an English class learning the proper method of intro- ducing one another by actual demonstration. Twenty-eight