Amity Regional High School - Embers Yearbook (Woodbridge, CT)

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A CAPPELLA CHOIR The Amity singing group of I954-55 was the foundation for the A Cappella Choir which was organized in September I955. This group aims to promote an understanding and appreciation of choral music, to provide enjoyment for its mem- bers and all those interested in music, and to build a good, complete musical background for Amity. There are forty-five members, chosen for their vocal ability and adeptness at reading mu- sic. The ofticers are: President, Marilyn Milde- berger, Librarian, Barbara Ostrander, and Pub- Iicity Chairman, Kathryn Giebler. Its presenta- tion at the Christmas Concert was very success- ful. The Choir has performed at many school functions under the direction of Mr. Harold Peter- SOF1. ft at GIRLS' GLEE CLUB The Girls' Glee Club was organized in Septem- Kathryn Vaughn as Secretary. During I955-56 the ber 1955 with approximately sixty members. Club has provided music for many school occa- They elected Sarah Howell as their President and sions. Mr. Harold Peterson is the director.

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BAND From the combined orchestra-band originally started in February 1955 the Amity High School Concert and Marching Band was formed. It con- sists of forty-tive members who play for school assemblies and other functions. The band at- tempts to promote a higher degree of apprecia- tion of band music both on the part of the player and the listener. During 1955-56 the Band played at Christmas and Spring concerts, at the State Festival and at an outdoor concert in the park. In May of 1955 the Band played for the Parent- Teacher Association in Bethany. Mr. Phillip D'Agostino is director of the Band and Jeannette Colletti is the Drum Major. SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The Amity Symphony Orchestra is composed of thirty-five musicians from the six classes at Amity. They strive to foster an appreciation and understanding of orchestral music here at Amity. The Orchestra has participated in school assem- blies, in a concert for the Bethany Parent-Teacher Association, in Christmas and Spring concerts, and in the State Festival. Mr. Phillip D'Agostino is its director.

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066' l 0 L, LATIN CLUB SPQR, Miss Mary Faith Dargan's Latin Club, furnishes an opportunity for learning about the Romans and their civilization and also stimulates an interest in the classics. A club motto, song, and cheer have been adopted this year by the thirty- five members. The club has made a Roman cal- endar and members presented reports on gods and godesses and plays in both Latin and English on Roman topics. SPQR will become amliated with the Junior Classical League, a national or- ganization. Otticers of the club are: Frances Per- rotti and Patricia Richter, Consuls, Doris Benner, Scriba, and Margaret Langeler, Quaestor. n 0 rt SPANISH CLUB The Spanish Club was organized, in 1955, by Miss Madelaine Anagnos and Mrs. Elda Phillips, to stimulate greater interest in Spanish culture and to bring about better speaking practices. Members gain knowledge of Spain and its people by using available facilities. ln the spring of 1956 the club took a trip to the United Nations. Otticers are: President, Carol Perrotti, Vice-President, Ann Eckhart, Secretary, Mary Ellen Harrison, and Treasurer, Kathryn Vaughn.