Vassar High School - Echo Yearbook (Vassar, MI)

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1 BAND l Top RovwL. Tinglan, C. Glazzier, C. Gunnell, K. Fox, B. Taylor, F. I-Icindl T. Slafter, J. Honsinger, H. Hecht, A. Jaynes. Second Row-L. Dykhouse, B. Collis, J. Smith, S. Schwartz, W. Waterhouse, D. WVigley, M. Bates, B. Johnson, M. Houghtaling, A. Hecht, E. Cheney. Third RowfJ. Honsinger, S. Andreychuk, E, Andrews, R. Ellis, E. Welsh, T. Hart, L. Welsh, P. Arndt, A. Tinglan, J. Bates. Bottom Row-Mr, Maikowski, A. Lawrence, B. Collins, R. D. Stacer, M. Stacer, A. Roth, B. Russell, A. Blackmore, J. Causgrovc, C. Reif J. Barnes, C. Johnson, J. Joyce. Vassar High School is proud of its band. It is in a better con- dition this year than eve: before. It consists of 45 members ranging from grader: 6 to 12. The schedule was arranged the past year so the band could have practice every day. The pupils receive a full credit for the year's work. With this arrangement the band has had an opportunity to progress very rapidly and under Mr. Maikowskifs excellent leadership they have gain- ed a high standing in the minds of the citizens of the community as well as all other people having the privilege of hearing them. The band was much improved by the addilion of several new in- struments including a sousaphone and an alto horn. By working with people inthe grades Mr. Maikowski has been able to make the various sections of the band more balanced. The band has attended many band gatherings. The most impor- tant being the band festival at Owfsso. This was helpful to each mem- ber. They had the opportunity of hearing other High School Bands of Michigan play and also had the privilege of taking part in the mass band. The annual concerts were orginated by Mr. Maikowski and have proved ta be very successful. Many citizens of Vassar and near-by towns witnessed the fine concert given thi: year. It was named the Band Blaref' One of the most important events of the year was the county Band Festival held at Vassar in April. Bands representing Caro, Cass City, Mayville, and Millington were present. A clinic band made up of selected players from the five bands present was conducted by Dr. Wil- liam Norton of Flint. Mr. Maikowski is to be crezlitcd h'ghly in the way he has improv- cd the technique of the band. Page Forty-s lf 1

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OPERETTA Top Row-A. Blackmore, R. D. Stacer, C. Roles, P. Arndt, L. Tlnglan, H. Gootee, A. Glazier, F. Taylor, M. Seney, M. Yanovitch, K, Smith J. Honsinger, W. Freeland, E. Datz, F. Heindl, L. Esckelson, R. Seitz, A. Lawrence. Second Row-H. M. Bradley, N. Rigg, C. Whitcomb, G. Wilcox, R. Bauer, E. Tyler. M. Davis, M. Esckelson, F. Pickelman, M. Hough- taling, D. Frahm, I. Perry, J. Barnes, M. Garner. Third Row-Miss Woodman, E. Cheney, P. Glady, D. Freeland, C. Bradley, N. Anderson, D. Dierck, R. Schmidt, H. Hope, S. Hope, L. Moody, L. Enos, V. Jacot, J. VanPetten, B. Pierson, L. Welsh, A. Ting- lan, A. Hohman. Bottom ROWAA. Furman, C. Rausch, D. Evans, J. Walton. H. Hecht, T. Hart, E. Fischer, Mr. Maikowski, J. Heusted, M. Bates, C. Gunnell, E. Andrews, A. Reda, R. Ellis, M. Pierson, C. Johnson. Mrs. McCann Elsa McCann Anne Blackwell Archie Fitzgibbons Zelinda Rose Lily Marie Bates Emma Andrews Rosemary Ellis Clarence Rausch Doris Evans Carolyn Johnson Margaret Pierson Ali Ben Mustapha. Hasson El Carib Jewel Bob Ballentine Bill Blake Henrietta Whipstitch Dick Taylor Howard Hecht John Heusted Evelyne Fischer Albertus Reda Conrad Gunncll Jane Walton Ted Hart The operetta this year was a beautiful and tuneful spectacle. It followed the adventures of a youn? aviator, Dick Taylor CTed Hartj and his two assistants Bob and Bill, fAlbertus Reda, Conrad Gunnellj in their search for the mysterious Belle of Bagdad , whom they wished to offer a screen contract. Dick falls in love with Jewel fEvelyne Fischerl the daughter of the Caliph fJohn Heustedl. She later turns out to be the Belle and promises to marry Dick and go to Hollywood. The comedv was furnished by Henrietta Whipstich CJane Waltonl, a disappointed spinster and Archie Fitzgibbons fClarence Rauschj, who loved not wise- ly but too well. The oriental atmosphere of the setting and the music made the operetta rather unique. The operetta cast and chorus were made up of approximately 80 people. They enjoyed working together for the production of the oper- etta. The work of the chorus as American tourists and native Persians was noteworthy. Mr. Maikowski and Miss Woodman directed the operetta very com- petently. Miss Alice Mary Furman accompanied the musical numbers of the operetta and deserves much credit. Page Forty-six 5 .X

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F. F. A. Top ROWAR. Grinnell, F. Heindl, G. Glazier. Second ROWQW. Decoe, N. Trinklein, M. Franko, C. Reif, B. Taylor, K. Smith, D. Frahm. Third Row-AJ-Iunkins, C. Roles, M. Ross, O. Beebe, D. German, A. Reda, E. Dobson, R. Reif. Bottom Row-G. Bates, C. Frahm, L. Esckelson, S. Opperman, M. Stange, A. Clazier, Mr. Pemberton. President Sinclair Opperman Vice President Lawrence Esckelson Secretary Melvin Stange Treasurer Audrey Glazier Reporter Carl Fiulim Advisor Mr. Pemberton The Vassar Chapter organized in the year 1932 with Her- man Rosencrants as the President. The activities of the organization are large in number. The Junior Farmer Week is the mcst important and the one most looked forward to. Each year in May all members go to East Lansing and compete in judging contests. The annual summer trip is another activity of importance. Trips taken thus far have been to Traverse City, Houghton Lake, Lake City, and Benton Harbo1'. Estab- lishment of the Tuscola County F. F. A. was directed and started by the Vassar Chapter. The annual Community Fair, sponsored by the F. F. A., is usually held for two days in the latter part cf November. The important com- mittees of the fair are the Entry, Premium, Program, Advertising, Rules and Regulations, and Clean-up committees. The General Chairman is overseer of the various committees. The annual Parents' Banquet is held in March. It is for the pur- pose of showing appreciation for the fine cooperation of the parents in allowing the boys to carry on projects. It also marks the official closing of the projects for the past year and the beginning of projects for the ensuing yea1'. The aims of the F. F. A. are to better farming condftions and to help the farmers of thi: community solve their problems.. It develops leadership among the boys and teaclzes them cooperation, thrift and re- sponsibility. Page Forty-eight Y!.,4 faxii, ,,,,.