Falmouth High School - Crest Yearbook (Falmouth, ME)

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POP CONCERT A night that will long hold its place in our memories is that of December 22, 1944. The auditorium looked beautiful with all its festive decorations of glistening icicles, soft lights, snow covered windows, and decorated tables. The many exclamations of delight were the reward for all the hours put into decoration for the Pop Concert. The theme of the Christmas Concert this year was Christmas Memoriesf' The master of ceremonies, Donald Rose, who was perfect in his part, announced the first feature of the program: Ruth Merrill, John Russell, and David Gooch in the theme-song of the evening Q'Memories.,, Miss 1938, Gertrude Jensen, gave us a peppy version of 1 Double Dare You. Marjorie Merrill, Louise Goodspeed and Leo May, representing the year 1939, got a good hand for their cute number, Scatterbrain. The Nlisses 1940, Louise Ferguson, Jean Clish and Ruth Merrill, blended their voices in the singing of The Shrine of St. Cecelia. 1941 was represented by the popular Elmer's Tune played by the equally popular Bud', Winslow. Pat Keefe with her sparkling rhythm to Winter Wonderland closed the first Hoor show. One of the most outstanding numbers on the program was a selection by our former and present music directors, Mr. Robert Stetson and Mr. Schuyler Sampson, Mr. Sampson, accompanied by Mr. Stetson at the piano played, on his violin, the well known Spanish Dance. After continued bursts of applause we listened to Ave Marian and Brahm's Lul- laby. This number came as a surprise to the audience and was a great addition to the evening's entertainment. Then Mr. Stetson gave us a piano solo and obligingly played many encores. The second floor show opened with Carolyn and Bill Chesley playing 'QWorld,s Fair March as a clarinet and accordion duet. Betty Walsworth favored us again this year with the singing and dancing of There'll Be A Yankee Christmas. janet Lund as Miss 1943 sang the well known White Christmasf' Louise Ferguson representing Miss 1944, beautifully rendered 1'm Sending My Love For Christmas? Ending the program Teddy Russell skillfully played the xylophone solo, Nola. The accompanists for the eveningls entertainers were joan Peterson, Mr. Norman Bruce, and Mr. Sampson. The choristers, Jean Clish, Mary Dyer, Ruth Merrill, Gertrude Jensen and Louise Ferguson, offered their voices in the well- loved Christmas carols. After A Christmas Lullaby,', Ruth Merrill sang Bach's Ave Maria. Dancing was enjoyed the rest of the evening by the music of John Cwoochis orchestra. Thanks and appreciation go to Miss Rogers, Mr. Sampson, Miss Elliot and to the committee chairmen for their time and effort which made this another successful Pop Concert.

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A.. ......-. H-- -M .-- -- -H - wwf-H -iw-1 THE MIN STREL SHOW handsome couple, Connie Lane and Janet Lund, our saxophone soloist, Bud Winslow, the tap team, Beverly Paul and Pat Keefeg our man about town, Albert Clements, our girl Friday, Beatrice Pfefferg the dark town strutters, Alice Blake and Gertrude Jensen, our clever xylophonist, Ted Russell, those southern belles, Gladys Clements and Katherine White, sweet Sue from the South, Janet Lundg Carolyn Chesley and her grand accordion selections, those bugle players, Barbara Morris and Betty Phillips, our high stepping twirlers, Polly Bragg and Barbara Bjorn, and our own Q'Kate Smithf' Marjorie Johnson. The chorus made a fine showing as a vocal background and the black-faced comedians, Arthur Fredriksen, Richard Wheeler, Wesley Leighton and John Hodges added greatly to the performance. Much credit goes to the faculty advisors and all those who took part for their effort, enthusiasm, and time.

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ORCHESTRA AND BAND This year, our orchestra and band have been under the leadership of a new musical director, Mr. Schuyler Sampson. This organization, composed of members from both the high school and junior high, has shown much enthusiasm and talent during the year. The first appearance of the orchestra was at the Minstrel Show in the fall, when they played a medley of Old Southern Folk Tunes which was arranged by Mr. Sampson. Selections were rendered before and between the acts of the school play, Lavender and Old Lacef' At the Christmas Pop Concert, a group, selected from the band, Joanne Merrill, John Burke, William Reynolds, Bruce Clement and Reginald I-Iilborne, played a number of the carols in harmony. The orchestra will make at least three other appearances before the end of the school year, namely, at the operetta, Last Chapel, and Graduation. We would like to extend our appreciation to our new director, Mr. Sampson, for his pa- tience and understanding. GLEE CLUB Our glee club, under the direction of Mr. Schuyler Sampson, has made several appearances since the beginning of the school year. The Chorus of the Minstrel Show and many of the specialty numbers were made up from members of our glee club. A small group sang the well-known and well-loved Christmas carols at the Christmas Pop Concert. Our group is also planning to sing selections at the grad- uation exercises. We have had much enjoyment and many good times in chorus singing. Those of us, who are leaving, will miss it and all the pleasure it brought. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you, Mr. Sampson, for your help. Weive enjoyed working under your supervision.