West Philadelphia High School - Record Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Crchestra The orchestra, under the direc- tion of Mr. Maier Levin, with Shirley Manuel as concertmistress, has had a busy term. They have participated in special assemblies, the school show, a music festival and have presented programs in the junior high schools. Each day the members of the orchestra may be found rehearsing in the Wfcst Auditorium. The orchestra is or- ganized, having oflicers from mem- bers of the 1213 class. This year's officers are: President, Joseph Adams, Vice-President, Hugh Get- zenbergg Secretary, Shirley Manuel, Treasurer, Russell Applebaumg Li- brarian, Margaret MeClean. Other 12B members are Maxine Apt, Alvin Cantor, Lynn Iiriedmun, Robert Getz, Rose Mary Johnson, Stanford Shore, Robert Targan and Marilyn XVcismani Mr. Levin

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.X li X, DANCE BAND SPANISH 1 ff in s i The Dance Band this term, under the A Under the supervision of Mrs. Ai-me direction of Hugh Getzenberg, and the Holmes, the Spanish Club has really made sponsorship of Mr. Levin, has performed n us become curious about foreign languages many times throughout the semester. They entered the Bands of Tomorrow contest, which was held at the Broadwood Hotel, and placed fifth out of eleven bands. Besides playing before Western's assemblies, they have appeared at several other schools in the city. ASTRONAUTICAL ef' and customs. The work of the club has included designing and selling Christmas cards, taking trips, and presenting us with programs in the assemblies which encourage our interest in Spanish-speaking people. r-'yu The Astronautical Club meets every ' ,pl Wednesday in room 308. Aided by its ,fi sponsor, Mr. Heyne, and president Robert Council, this organization hopes to make as deep and systematic a study of space 'Z ' -. travel as abilities and time permit. f .W .1 , fr, ,, . '5 rf ' W if fiifif' ' l W ' it x . ' ' 'Q I 5 ki 9222-fri WT f ialwgf - -+ X , r . ' 2 V 4. -- E 'T' vi iZl3753,:i 3 ., , W gl 3 6id l 'Qun.,qv

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Mr. Felton Choir The A Cappella Choir is under the skillful direction of Mr. Wil- liam Felton, who spends many hours training the members. In the spring of every year the public schools hold a song festival. The choir always competes in this contest and upholds our honor by displaying its talent. Presenting concerts at other schools and in local churches are among the activities of the choir. Often the student body is privileged to hear them. They sing in Laureati Assemblies, school shows, and assist at the commencement exercises. We shall always remember their inspiring renditions. The ofhcers for this term are: President, Ronald Watson, Vice- President, Frances Welcheng Secre- tary, Melissa Coleman, Treasurers, Betty Richburg, and Eugene Davis. x 1 2 . rx yu ,W