Abraham Lincoln Junior High School - Annual Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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l936 -LINCOLN ANNUAL THE ORCHESTRA Margaret Carlson, Lillian Bennett, Birgitt Elofson, Lloyd Istad, Elving Kjellslrom, Jean Skantz, Richard Johnson, Eugene Roos. Gerald Gulotta, Marylou Viner, Vi'illiaxn Sandberg, Lola Cave, Betty Harvey, Carroll Spon, Betty Jean Gustafson, Shirley Skantz. Gwendolyn Strot, Harriet Spongberg, Marjorie Hallaflay, Lawrence Hoffman, David Hanna, Mary Lou Arsdale, Dorothy Carlson, Bernice Johnson. Richard Kjellstrom, Donald Pearson, Harry Rhoades, Harriet Bergren, Alfred DeMolli. CAt rearj: Mr. Bornor, Robert Flynn, Raymond Fritz, Richard Shipley, Kenneth Bird, NVesley Carlson, Donald Jackson, Jane VVehher, Eugene Magnuson, Kenneth Clayton. XYe have sixty-eight in our concert orchestra and thirtyaseven in the beginners group, One generally starts in the beginners' orchestra unless one has studied a certain instrument long enough to be able to play it according to the standards of the concert group. After one has shown improvement in the beginners' group, one is transferred to the advanced orchestra. XVe have fourteen different instruments in the orchestra. These are as follows: First Violin Richard Kjellstrom Donald Pearson Harry Rhoades Gwendolyn Strot Harriet Spongberg Marjorie Halladay Gerald Gulotta Marylou Viner Margaret Carlson Vililliam Sandberg Lillian Bennett Birgitt Elofson Carroll Spon Lola Cave Betty Harvey Lloyd Istad Elving Kjellstrom ,lean Skantz Richard Johnson Eugene Roos Second Violin Lillian Olson Frances Hintz Gretchen Moorman Betty Brown Mary Jane Hohlt Violet Bengtson Jens Levine Phyllis Peterson Robert Snygg Janet Olson Virginia VVilton Martha Butler Mildred Anderson Glen Gustafson Leo Strombeck Mary Peterson VVillard Lindberg Cello Lawrence Hoffman David Hanna Mary Lou VanArsdale Betty Jean Gustafson Flute Mina Mae Harrison .Xlfred DeM0lli Clrwinet Harriet Bergren Doris Stromquist Eugene Magnuson Gordon Oberg Page Z2 Trumpet Lennart Holmertz LaVern Olson Edwin Cederstrom Melba Rogers Doii Dailey Bass Ruger Storm Theodore Liebovicli Kenneth Kleckner Oboe Bernice Johnson Iioxsoon Dorothy Carlson Iircizrlr Horn Rex Caster Trombone Jane Vilebber Kenneth Clayton Harold Swanson Donald Jacobson

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1936 LINCOLN ANNUAL , 763 O DIS OVERED AMERICA? On May twenty-first and twenty-second the Lincoln Junior High School operetta, Who I.7i.rcoverfd Amertca? was given. It was one of the important events of the year. Who discovered America? The scene of the operetta was laid at the estate of Mr. Cere- bellum, the president of Brimtul University. Congress, desiring to settle officially the question as to who discovered America, appointed a board of college presidents to hold a hearing, to listen to advocates argue the claims of Columbus, John Cabot, and other claimants, and finally to name the true discoverer. Although it was of semi-private character, the hearing was broadcast. The doctor, between rounds, asked Phyllis, his daughter, to take his place at the microphone. She did and bared her heart and her double engagement problem to the nation. Congress in joint session perked up and took immediate interest. The question, Who discovered America? was neglectedg the doct0r's advocate efforts were ignored, the brain trust of Congress concentrated on the solving of Phyl1is's problem for her. A happy solution was found, even though the original question was left for posterity to settle. The cast was as follows: Dr. Cerebellum, president of Brimful University ...................................... Alan Klein-Ray Carlson Phyllis, his daughter ........................................................................ Harriet Bergren-Arlene Dahlquist Olive, his niece .................................................................... Dorothy Jane Carlson4Mary Louise Enders General Target, head of Forward March Military Academy .,.....,,, Glenn Cain-Donald Anderson Admiral Broadside, head of Hightide Nautical College ..............,..... Paul Gustafson-Billy Brudon l'hil Target, suitor of Phyllis ........................................................ Don Peterson-Don Christophersen .lack Broadside, another suitor of Phyllis ......... ........,. J ack Lindquist-Richard Johnson Phoebe Primrose, the doctor's eharmer ................ ......... C arol Vosburgh-Dorothy Glomp Prof. Diction, president of Overflow College ........, ......... P hillip Marcellus-Ralph Hanson llarry, official photographer ..................................... ....... R obert Flynn-Richard Hoffman Perry, unofficial photographer .......... ....... E ugene Roos-George Sitnek Graluuu Cracker, radio announcer ................... ....... . .. ,....,,........... ,lack Day-Evans Anbro The operetta, given under Miss Needham's direction, with Mrs. Angus and Miss Larson assisting, was mostlenjoyably presented. The attendance was large at both performances, :ind everyone voted it one of the best performances ever given in the school. Page 21

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.9 J A :ff ,Q THE ORCH ESTRA - Mina Mae Harrison, Doris Stromquist, Gordon Oberg, Howard Hillman, Lorraine Isler, Violet Bengtson, Mary Peterson, Rex Caster. Frances Hintz, Gretchen Moorman, Betty Brown, Virginia Wilton, Mildred Anderson, Glen Gustafson. Jens Levine, Mary Jane Hohlt, Martha Carter, Ruth Sport, Leo Strombeck. Phyllis Peterson, Janet Olson, Arlene Ryman, VVillard Lindberg, Robert Snygg. KAt rearjz Melba Rogers, LaVerne Olson, Doii Dailey, Lorraine Isler, Roland! XVestergren, Lennart Holmertz, Edwin Cederstrom, Harry Conant, Kenneth Kleckner, Theodore Liebovich, Roger Storm. Drum Raymond Fritz Richard Shipley Robert Flynn In the beginners' Dick Hoffman June Ostrom Shirley Wilson Lois Wilking Richard Tuttle Betty Gustafson Miriam Nyman Henry Walden Edward Adolphson Roland Westergren Tom Abramson Harold Swanson orchestra Hass Horn-Tuba Harry Conant are the following: Kathryn Gripp Beatrice Charn Betty Watson Janet Estwing Clinton McMannis Lucy McAllister Betty Joy Kelly Doris Stromquist Frances Anderson Lorraine Isler George Wolf Donald Jacobson Piano Kenneth Bird VVesley Carlson Betty Nolting Eldora Nelson Robert Katovich Harriett Frisk Odette Frey A Shirley Skantz Beatrice Peterson Gordon Oberg Howard Hillman Doii Dailey Bruce Eklund Harry Conant During the last two semesters we have appeared twice in assembly.. Richard Kjellstrom, Dorothy Carlson, and Lawrence Hoffman played solos in the concert during the first semester. In the second semester concert, Mary Lou VanArsdale gave a reading, and Gwendolyn Strot, a violin solo. On May 31, the annual playday with Roosevelt and Rockford Senior High Schools was held. Usually a contest between the two junior high schools. is held every year. We are proud to say that last year Lincoln won the coveted honor of winning this contest. Mr. Bornor, the conductor, receives the gratitude of the school for our excellent orchestra. Music is an important part of our lives. Our work in orchestra gives us an opportunity to produce music. We have a very happy time doing' it. Page 23