Wellesley High School - Wellesleyan Yearbook (Wellesley, MA)

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WHS-TV has had to roam far afield to follow the doings of our school band. At the Music Festival in South Portland a year ago the band brought credit to our school by receiv¬ ing superior rating from both the State and New England Associations. In addition to its appearance in civic parades, the band was also present to lend inspiration to the football team, and loyally supported them not only with music but also with rousing cheers. An efficient group of drum majorettes and twirlers add¬ ed pep and aided the band in all its endeav¬ ors. With the help of the American Legion, the band was completely reoutfitted with new red and gray uniforms. The town of Wellesley was fortunate in being host to the annual New England Music Festival which was held in April. A concert, with over 600 students from all over New England participating, took place at Alumnae Hall. At that time Mr. Leach brought further honor to Wellesley by directing the 200-piece band. THE BAND Third Rmw: Betty Harris, William Moore, Rcbert Baughman, Forrest Adams, Francis Sullivan, Ted Berkley, Mitchell Lilly. Paul Kranzetti. William Carmichael. Joe Impallaiia, Joan Duffin—Drum- majorette, Joan Beckerman, Twirler: Secmiid Ron: Douglas Woodward, Guy Hunter, Harold Kolb. William Walker, Ronald Bazirgan, George Henry, Perry Norton. John Schuler, William Smith. Paul Dalton. Ted Putney. Ned Werner, Malcolm Brickett. Robert Lavin: First R»ir: Robert Johnson, John Prophet. Sue Durrell, Jean McSweeney, Robert Chase, Donald Russell, Peggy Lee, Janice Morse, Frank Irish, Robert Blakcsley, Robert Barton, 21

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Third Row: William Carmichael, Bruce Acker, Francis Sullivan, Paul Branzetti, Robert Barton, Forrest Adams, Ted Berkeley, George Henry, William Walker, Paul Dalton, Robert Lavin; Second Row: Joe Imlmllaria, Robert Blakesiey, Fred Chase, William Moore, Cynthia Cranton, Priscilla Steele, Thelma Robinson, Jean McSweeney, Carol Ingraham, Harold Kolb, John Prophet, John Schuler; First Row: Richard Hooper, Richard Vaughan, Carol Tims, Janice Morse, Mr, Leach, Betty Harris, Janet Seeley, Elizabeth Burdoin, Malcolm Brickelt, Donald Russell. THE ORCHESTRA WHS-TV has presented its orchestra on many occasions during the year, including our entertaining and worthwhile assemblies and at Graduation. Despite Mr. Leach’s desire for a better balan ced string section, the orchestra has given us very commendable musical pro¬ grams. A string ensemble rehearsed during the fall and winter months for the spring pro¬ grams. Under the competent leadership of Mr. Leach, the orchestra has succeeded in winning a high rating of popularity with its audience. The members meet twice a week during X period to prepare for the performance on Chan¬ nel 49. 20

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GIRLS’ CHOIR Wc have been fortunate this year to have had before our television screen an exception¬ ally fine girls’ choir consisting of 54 girls, which has presented us with many excellent programs. You will all remember the beautiful, interpretive singing which they presented in conjunction with the tableaux of the Christmas Story Programs. They were also a part of the second annual Community Festival Program. On Ladies’ Night of the Village Churchmen the choir again sang a delightful program which was very well received. Nineteen girls were chosen to represent the Wellesley High School Girls’ Choir at the outstanding New England Music Festival. During Music Week we again heard from the choirs in a marvelous program assisted by a chorus of more than 200 voices. Later in the season we got a view of them at the Memorial Day Program. In their final appearance on the screen we were presented with an artistic performance at Graduation. A great deal of credit should be given to these girls and also to their competent director and Music Educator., Amy Young Burns. Fifth liotr: Arden Tapley, Eleanor Otterscn. .June Chupta, Gretchen Beuttel. Helen Whelan. Elizabeth Burdoin, Louise Pullen; Fourth Kate: Jeanne Fowle, Joanne Williams, Marjorie Raymond. Beverly Meier, Sally Howard. Betty Gulesian. Sue Durrell; Third Rotr: Betsy Powley, Peggy Ann McKay, Gloria Jackson, Barbara McCartney. Virginia Allen, Mary Lou Kenerson, Dorrie Ernst. Barbara Norton. Alice Walls. Doris Rundlett, Jean McCracken, Joyce Wilson: Second Rotv: Joanne Ireland, Enes Dadomo. Emma Polucci. Ellen Pul lei Ion, Jean Davis. Thelma Robinson. Mary Lou Collins, Sue Goldsmith. Ann Sullivan. Barbara Botsford. Nancy Wiggin, Nancy Breck, Dorothy Ambrogio; Front Rotr: Barbara DeVeau. Ruth Stockbridge. Lillian Dadomo, Charlotte Tibbitts. Marilyn Malanson. Carole Matthes, Ruth Keeman, Mrs. Burns. Faith McLaughlin. Judy Welwood, Judy Hamilton, Sue Gannon, Joan Fisher. Polly Hopkins. 22