Andover High School - Hi Life Yearbook (Andover, OH)

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l l 9+ +0- +0 of +4 0 0 4-0-+4-04-Q-04-Q-Q-o-+44-o-0-0-4 O O - O + l Front row--Warren Russell, Clover Perry, Thelma Palmer, Evelyn Tabor, Neva Wentz, Clara Burtt, Gladys Eastlake, Howard Maloney. Second rows Mr. Martin, Wallace Dingman, Irene Cross, Donald Cook, Lucille Williams, Howard G1'ay, Alice Peck, Alfred Welle, Shirley Loveland, Kenneth Stalnaker. DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatics Club waslorganized this year for High School pupils wishing to study and produce a play. Under the direction of Mr. Martin, the members studied dramatic English through the medium of the modern drama, and XVSFG able to secure a better idea of expression and to develop a power of interpretation not obtained in the classic English courses. As a vehicle of study, the modern three-act comedy, Blame It On Sandy , was chosen. Definite progress, class enthusiasm, and good will in study gave rise to the idea of presenting the play to the public. The entire club par- ticipated in all rehearsals, and the producing cast was selected only a few days previous to the public presentation. The play met with the approval of an appreciative audience. The proceeds netted about 3570. Twenty-five dollars was given towards the expenses of the band trip to Akron. The remainder was left for the dramatic club of next year. Members elected Gladys Eastlake as their president. Lucille Williams was elected vice- president, while Clover Perry was secretary. Other members of the club Were: Wallace Ding- man, Thelma Palmer, Alfred Wells, Warren Russell, Howard' Maloney., Shirley Loveland. Bonnie Dudgeon, Evelyn Tabor, Neva Wentz, Howard Gray, Kenneth Stalnaker, Donald Cook, Clara Burtt, Alice Peck and Irene Cross. o Page Seventeen

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Front row--Roberta Crum, Leon Pebbles, Norma Woodard, Maxine Bentley, George Harrison, John Steen, Paul Rose, Thelma Palmer, Junior Dingman, Neil Mullen, Emerson Parker, Phillip Porter, Glen Ralya, Samuel Luse, Robert Burns, Charles Babcock, Frank Gault, Junior Woodworth. Second row-Anna Curtis, Alma Pan- coast, Hazel Smith, Bobby Watson, Harold Robison, Shirley Loveland, Grace Smith, Howard Veneen, Frances Cleland, Clover Perry, Donald Clute, Wilburn Marr, Howard Watson, Eugene Babcock, Jackie Fletcher. Third row-Leo Maki, Aletha Van Guilder, Marion Vickery, Rogene Hill, Mildred Cline, Matilda Bowden, Ana Gay, Arda Mason, Thurman Marr, Pauline Loveland, Charles Luoma, director. Fourth row-Paul Tabor, Raymond Johnson, Dorothy Johnson, Claude Schlosser, Huskonen, Clara Belle Steen, Kosti Luoma. SCHOOL BAND The Andover School Band, an organization heretofore little known outside the immediately surrounding territory, stepped into the lime- light and achieved considerable honor by plac- ing third in the state contest for class C bands at Akron, Saturday, May 4th. It is an organiza- tion made up of 8 cornets, 15 clarinets, 3 saxo- phones, 1 bassoon, 4 basses, 2 baritones, 1 oboe. 4 drums, 5 trombones, 4 flutes and 4 alto horns. in all a membership of 51, 16 of which have joined since last September. The leader is Mr. Luoma who is not only very capable in that capacity but is very well liked as a friend to all. The band has been very successful since launching upon its career. During the past year, the organization played at Dorset Street Fair, at the Ashtabula bridge celebration, at Brookfield and at Richmond High School. Also several concerts were given in the home school. The biggest and finest trip of the year was that one to the state contests. A great deal of time and hard work was used in getting ready for the trip and participation in the contest. The band left Thursday noon, some in a huge bus, others in private cars furnished by good friends of the school. Upon arrival in Akron, members of the band were assigned rooms with private families in the city and surrounding towns. Garfield High School was made the headquarters for the class C bands. On Friday, at ten o'clock, the band gave the contest pieces. Everything went along just fine, and everyone felt that the work of the band was splendid. During the afternoon, several of the members went on an inspection tour of the Firestone Rubber Company. Happy though somewhat tired, the whole group re- turned to Andover, Saturday night. During the summer months, the band has several engagements in sight. On Memorial Day we will furnish music for services 'at Lines- ville. Music will be handed out to visitors at least one evening a week, here in Andover, at regular evening concerts. ORCHESTRA The orchestra was reorganized this year under the direction of Mr. Luoma. The group was reduced in size so that it could be used to better advantage. In many of the engagements last year, the space alloted the orchestra was inadequate for the large number of members. The names.of those in the orchestra this year follow: Shirley Loveland, piano, Samuel Luse, Ruth Fitts and Roberta Crum, violins, Emerson Parker, trurnpetg George Harrison, flute, Thel- ma Palmer, drums, Paul Tabor, bassg Howard Veneen, clarinetg and Marion Vickery, alto. The orchestra practices once a week and has played several times in public. Due to the extra work in getting ready for the band con- test, the orchestra has been unable to fill as many engagements this year as last. Page Sixteen

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++9++a++o +o++e+++o-o444++o Front row-Mr. Martin, Evelyn Tabor, Roberta Crum, Maxine Bentley, Ruth Hill, Mildred Cline, Ivah Johnson, Miss Boord. Second row-Mr. Hicks, Paul Tabor, George Harrison, Malcolm Bratton, Francis Phillips, Mr. Thompson. DEBATE AND DECLAMATORY The debate and declamatory contests were very interesting this year. For the first time for quite a while, interest in debate was at a high pitch and a large group of enthusiastic debaters appeared at the initial meeting of the year. The question was, Resolved that the United States should not protect capital in- vested in foreign lands, except after a formal declaration of war . Among the first things done to get ready for the season was to go to Kinsman, where a debate between the teams of that school and Brookfield met and argued on the same subject. Though the Andoverites had studied only a little on the subject, after hearing that one debate they were about de- cided as to which side of the argument they would prefer. STUNT The Stunt Club was organized in High School during the past year. Late in November, Mr. Martin announced that the first meeting would be held soon. The only requirement for membership was that the individual put on a stunt, act, performance, song or play for the amusement and entertainment of the club. Either individual or group work Was allowed. The club met three times, each gathering being a huge success. Most members felt that this was one place where the eats were not the best -+0-0 Page Eighteen The team seemed to naturally divide into two teams with each side feeling that its arguments were without question. The result was that even in the meetings, many a heated discussion was heard on the subject. When the great day arrived, each 'team felt that theirs was the Winning side. The afiirma- tive remained at home and met Rome, while the negative team traveled to Rock Creek. Two members of the declamation team were on each program. Both of the Andover debate 'teams won, while one of the four declamations came home with a Win. Andover thus finished well up in the county standings. As only two of the entire group are graduating this spring, the school may anticipate a great record from the teams next year. CLUB part of the program . The average attendance was about fifty. A period of games was usually followed by the program, after which refresh- ments were served. The club not only was a success as far as the meetings were concerned, but it also re- vealed a great many hidden actors and actresses. A great many of the acts have been used in public performances since the club started. Members will long remember with a great deal of pleasure, Sauce For the Gos- lings , the four gossips, Oscar and Sam McGee.