Tama High School - Iuka Yearbook (Tama, IA)

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Back Row: M. Betz, VV. Shope, L. Formauek, J. Schroeder, L. Meek, J. Griswold, IS. Marlowe, E. Blazek, Fourth Row: J. D. Fraluu, Miss Sherman. Lauderdale, O. Owens, M. Minor, L. llagerty, M. Mattox, li. Krezek, M. A. lluiubznuld, ll. Suchunek, N. Pagcl. Third Row: D. Overturf, Il. Booth, K. Tomlinson, C. Shearer, l. Zhoruc, L. Haynes, L. Prusha, li. Kellogg, Meredith llynck. Second Row: C. Power, D. Morgan, M. li. Kupka, N, linbuck, ll. Maher, Margaret Hynek, L. Crumb, '1'. Henle, l'. Oldson. Bottom: D. Sehuett, Y. liooth, C. Collinson, l'. Burton, li. Iauulerdzxle, li. llzinus, ll. McClure, J. Sweazey. Girls' Glee Club THPZ Girls' Glce Club is a voluntary group composed of High School girls who are interested in music. The entire group numbers about -L0 girls, which for contest purposes had to be cut to a group of 28. The activities of the club included singing for many school functions, out- standing of these was the Dedication program on March 21, and the Commence- ment exercises on June 1. The success of this year's group is largely due to the capable direction of Bliss llargarct Sherman, the music instructor in the Tama Schools. Her work during the past three years has been directed toward building up tl1e music groups in the High School, and the results of her careful, patient work are becoming evi- dent this year. The Girls' Glce Club won a superior rating in the Sub-District Music Con- test at Vinton on March 25. Other superior', ratings reflecting credit on the Girls' Glee Club are: The Girls' Sextet, composed of .lanet Sweazey, lladalyn Vobornik, Catherine Power, Roberta Lauderdale, Vliilma Shope and Louise Crumb, in the mezzo-soprano class, Roberta Lauderdaleg and in the alto solo class, Louise Crumb. Since a superior rating entitles a contestant to participate in the District meet, Tama was represented in four events at Monticello on April 13, 1114, and 15. Again successful, superior, fNo. lj rating was won by Louise Crumb and also by the Girls, Sextet. No. 2 ratings were won by Roberta Lauderdale and by the Girls, Glee Club. Those receiving No. 1 rating competed in the State hfusie Contest at Iowa City, May -'11-6.

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LIFII is not composed entirely of hard fact and science. Arts, as well, hold a place in the life of society, a well-rounded individual, or a school. It is true that a person needs some of these diversions if life is to return to him what it should. I Music, unlike some other things, must be a product of some natural talent. In other words, it cannot be developed as an active art in every individual. But an appreciation of music can be cultivated in every person. That is what public school music attempts to do, along with its training of many in active participation in musical activity. In Tama High School for the past several years, a process of building has been going on. For musical excellence is not the product of a weekis activity, nor of even a year's ef- fort. It is the result of a slow, careful process of training and experience. This year, we have begun to see results from this process, and our impatience gives way to a realization that progress was being made all the time. Appreciation of music is quite a different matter. There are many agencies by which tl1e ability to understand and appreciate good music can be im- proved. The radio is an outstanding example of such an oppor- tunity, although that is often abused so that it presents nothing but trashy music. In our new High School, we have the advantage of a won- derful auditorium in which to have musical programs, and this year the opportunities to hear good music have been greatly in- creased. Visiting organizations have included the Philharmonic a capella choir from Parsons College, the Toledo Little Symphony, the Parkersburg High School a capella Mixed Chorus, the Coe Military Band, and our own proficient musical groups and soloists. Another feature of this program is the music assemblies in which the students them- selves participate in folk music and the national music of the various races of the world. These well-planned and interesting assemblies contribute their part to the all-around musical program of the school. In a different but very important way, music contributes to the enthusiasm of pep as- semblies and games. Everyone thrills as a band strikes up a lively tune while enthusiasm runs high at a game, and how much the songs contribute to a pep meeting is known to all who have participated in them. It is a well-known fact that a school is better known in the community and in the state for its outside activities than for its scholarship. The school is judged by its accomplish- ments in music, athletics and dramatics. It is the hope of Tama's students that, in the fu- ture, Tama will be as favorably known for its outstanding musical ability as it has been known for its keen, clean, athletic teams, and its interesting plays. Miss Sherman, music instructor: Louise Crumb, alto soloistg gix-l's sextetbe, composed of Janet Sweazey, Madalyn Vobornik, Roberta Lauderdale, Catherine Power, Wilma Shope, Louise Crumb: Janet Sweazey, soprano soloist: Roberta Lauderdale, mezzo-soprano soloist.

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Dear Director -- stage m a n age r among the posies and dear llora- tio f-V-HOI1, my op- eration-ls E v e - lyn scared?--'1' h e da r k i e s saw a ghost-.l u s t one happy family - Taking w a y s- A madman on the loose- Now y o u clean up th a t mess, Nieodemus - Down f ron t critics-a very fit- ting fit, Charles. Agnes Martin ,,,,, Gracie Martin Bob Martin ,,,,,, , Marilee Martin Lydia Martin , CAST Louise Crumb , Dorothy Myers Charles Turhett , VVilma Shope lflvelyn Hondyshell Henry Turner Doris Turner ,,,,,,,, Sammie Turner ,,,,,, Begonia ,,,,,, , , Nieodemus ,,,,, Donald Burnes Emily Krezek ,, Don Hall Maxine Mattox George VVorley Ready-Made Family HE three-act comedy, Ready-Made Family, was presented by the Junior Class in the High School auditorium, March 10, 1939. The play concerned the mixed-up relations resulting when a widow with three children married a widower with twn children. The marriage was opposed hy the households of hoth principals because each thought that the other was a mercen- ary group and was only after the money of the other. Highlv humorous difficulties arise from the efforts of all the children to hreak up the marriage, However, as all good comedies do, misunderstandings are eventually cleared up and they all lived happily ever after. Miss Margaret Trevctt, who directed this play, deserves commendation for the wise choice of cast and the very cred- itable manner in which the play was presented. Mildred Minor was student director and Beulah MCFate was property manager. Credit should be given to Miss Miller and Miss Sturm, who helped with make-up, and to Mr. Vanderlinden for his assistance back-stage.