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22 'lr 'lr ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL 0 DES MOINES, IOWA THE MARCH OF MUSIC MUSIC hath charms to soothe a savage breast, and is so essential in every life that we hesitate to express its relation therein with words. Each and every individual of the student body has an inward pride in the music department and the acclaim and honor it has brought to Lincoln high. Hand in hand with this pride is the realization that for every gain or triumph there must have been a multiple more of Worry and hard work. Mr. Frederick Engel, whose progressive ideas were perhaps the back-bone of these strides, was graduated from North Central College and Syracuse University. He arrived at Lincoln in 1930 with the sole purpose of promoting deserving musicians, and has since proved that Lincoln has them. He has con- verted the Lincoln music department from a small or- ganization to a great institution, and practices many schemes in the every-day development of students. foremost of which is his maxim that individual re- sponsibility is the very foundation of success. Proof that order and method makes all things easy is found in each of the music organizations. The in- strumental division of the department is supervised by a student, another student assumes full responsi- bility of about S5000 worth of band properties. The orchestra is conducted on a similar basis. The chorus, also under the supervision of Mr. Engel, exercises the same principles of responsibility, with the addition of a court which consists of section lead- ers who pass judgment on students who apparently are not functioning to the best of their ability. One of the most important events of the year for the department is the formal concert in the spring, during which the band and choir have guest con- ductors. Following the custom of presenting an operetta annually, this year's presentation will be Naughty Marietta. Then there are those ambas- sadors of good will, the exchange concerts, started in 1934, between the city schools and Valley High. The Lincoln dance band, a private branch of music promoted by the students for experience alone, maintains high standards in its interpretation of popular music. Its members have been most gra- cious in devoting their time for school social pro- grams. Graduates leaving the music department are: Marian Gillaspy, Mary Ann Hutchings, Margaret Locke, Mary Palmer, and Helen Steven. DR. D. M. DANES s. w. 9th and Park Ave. - mai 4-ozzs CO. 1017 WALNUT STREET DES MOINES Phones: 3-1117 - 3-1118 O YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS ARTISTS AND ENGRAVERS Drawings and Plates for Any and All Kinds of Printing C. DE YOUNG FOOD MARKET Quality Meats and Groceries We Deliver 2001 S. E. Sixth Phone 4-5197 O F. E. IACKSON SAND 6: COAL 409 S. W. 9th - 4-3358 PRINTING PLATE Red Ember Nut, 11f4x21f4, 555.75 SERVICE Red Email 15321.23 550 Iowa Best Blackstone All Sizes Guaranteed Stoker f
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SENIOR RAILSPLITTER 0 IANUARY, 1939 if 'A' 23 MANKlND'S UNIVERSAL SPEECH ONCE again We take off our hats to the junior music department, on this occasion, for its splendid accomplishments in the operatic field. 'Sunbonnet Girl, the first operetta to be produced by the junior music department, exceeded all ex- pectations and was triumphantly followed this se- mester with the presentation of Peggy and The Pirate, a most colorful and melodious exhibition of fine talent. Mrs. B. Pearl Mapel, who is a graduate of Drake University and the Columbia School of Music and is the instructor of the junior music department, has done excellent work in both of the operettas. When Mrs. Mapel came to Lincoln in October, 1933 there were no junior music organizations or ninth grade classes. She now has two ninth grade classes one of which is a mixed chorus club consisting of fifty selected students who show above average talent, the other available to anyone who wishes to enroll. The chief object of the chorus club is the de- velopment of good ensemble singing as well as solo- ists and small vocal groups. lt was from this or- ganization that the leads for both operettas were selected. The remainder of the parts were chosen from both classes. In Mrs. Mapel's development of students she stresses responsibility, character, and morale. She also believes that once a boy's interest can be drawn to music he is a most loyal and earnest devotee. Also under the sponsorship of Mrs. Mapel is a talent club which gives students a chance to de- velop their special abilities in singing, dancing, and any other form of entertainment. They have exer- cised these talents on club, home room, and as- sembly programs. Operating on the basis of a the- atrical agency, the services of these young enter- tainers are always available for home room and club programs. The students in the chorus club have accomplished many desirable fetes and exchanged performances with other junior high schools of Des Moines. ln the near future they plan to present a program for the City Federation of Clubs. We can all take pride viewing the splendid prog- ress of these talented juniors, we realize that they will remain with the school for several years to come. Music is the true, universal speech of mankind. Diamonds -- Watches - Iewelry M1 5 f CLASS RINGS-PINS W5 E QRDFJ5 GRADUATION GIFTS . ,BBT Jewel-CRS,-, X Large Stock JJBITTLL JUE. E BITTLE. 1-una nom-. snows tgzzlcrzomn to Select from COLD STORAGE FOR FURS 1301 Grand Ave. 213 Sixth Ave. Launderers - Drycleaners Dictl 3-1181 Chas. J. Porter Floral Co. A neighbor of Lincoln High Greenhouse Dial 922 Creston Ave, 4-5835 Smart, Safe Travel Yellow Cab Co. Dial 3 - 11 1 1 E The Thinking Fellow Calls a Yellow 7 l
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