Ashtabula High School - Dart Yearbook (Ashtabula, OH)

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The “(iolden Bula band received new uniforms this year which spurred them on to higher musicianship, under the baton of Y. V. Hamm, director, and 0. J. Kaura, assistant director. Hand Boosters were organized and elected Cyril Yandernick, president; Mrs. Dominic Massucei, vice-president; Mrs. Katherine Yake, secretary; and Mrs. Harold Louis, treasurer. The sum of $9,000 was collected by the Boosters for new uniforms. The first appearance in 1950 was at the C'onneaut Y-J day celebration, where the Summer band marched. Featuring Dolores Smith on the accordion, the group made its annual appearance at the Harbor Street Fair in September. Rehearsing at Hula Field at 7 :45 a. in. every morning, “rain or shine, the music-makers prepared their half-time shows for football games. Featured presentations were “Oklahoma, Homecoming (l)ads' Night), and radio-television programs. Complex maneuvers and precision marching formed a major portion of the shows. “Lemo, impersonated by Norm McC reary, and the majorettes highlighted the | erfornmnees. BAND MAJORETTES Top Picture: First Row: Mary Sposito. Put Bnird, I abel Varckette. Second Row: Anisia Paulehel, Carol Delius, Peter DiDonnto. Antoin ette Spoaito. Norma Baird. Bottom Picture: Marching Band in Heart Formation. twenty-eight

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The choir made its first appearance when it sang for Open House Wednesday, Nov. 8 In addition to the presentation of the Spring concert, one of the important events of the year was the Vesper Service. Sunday, Dec. IT. “In Ex-celsis Gloria” by Luvaas and Shreek’s “Advent Motet,” which featured a double choir, were the outstanding numbers of the sacred group. On the lighter side, the choir sang “The Sleigh,” “Jingle Bells,” “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” and “White Christmas.” Thursday, March 29, the choir presented part of its Spring concert for the Northeast District l’TA Conference at Shea’s theater. Featured in the Spring concert were songs by such famous composers as Tsehaikow.sk y, F. Mcluis Christiansen, and Peter I). Tkach. A girls’ quartet, which included Leota Acierno, Suzanne Brown, Betty Hadlock, and Dolores Smith, were featured on several occasions. New members of the choir the second semester were Betty Hadlock. Charles Hodges, John Humphrey, Don Maginnis, Siiri Olo, Ralph Poulson, and James Tremblay. Soloists of the choir were Suzanne Brown, David C'outts, Marilyn Faulkner, Diana Foglio, John Montanaro, Peggy Yocom, and Janet Whelpley. GIRLS’ QUARTET — Firat Row: Sue Brown. Dclorea Smith, Lenta Ariel no. Hotly Hadlock. Second Row: Mi»» Johnaon direct an informal practice nrMion. twenty seven

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First Row: Willinm (’orni'liua, comet: Mike CorbUxero. trombone Second Row: Mary June Preat■ ley. clarinet: Donna (Seer, clarinet; Rrina Lou Travia. clarinet; James McKee, tuba; Gerald Kujala. baritone; Peggy Irvins, flute: Shirley Massucei. clarinet; Jean DiAngelo. trumpet; Ann Keatinr. french horn; Lucille Gettxie, saxophone. Third Row: I .call Louis, french horn: Ann Cheney, flute; Itarbara Stephenson, clarinet; Caroline Childs, clarinet; Itarbara Harvey, saxophone; John Kaaton. trumpet: Joe Ambrose, saxophone; Claudia Delius, clarinet; Beverly Vandernick. french horn; Jack Heskett. trumpet. Fourth Row: John Corta. trombone; David Louis, percussion; Judy Kill , bell lyre: Charlene Allen, percussion; Belt Mark, oboe; Shirley llanninic- saxophone; Barbara Maynard. clarinet; Barbara Kltoa, percussion; Marilyn FogelMmra, clarinet; Donna Merlene. percuaaion. Fifth Row: Loverda Brockway. french horn: Patricia Cowie. clarinet; Albina Secchiari. clarinet: Jcrrian Chenoy. flute; Charlotte Pastor, saxophone; Delore Smith, accordion; Tony Hpano. clarinet: Kenneth Northrop. clarinet; John Gruezn. trombone: Marvin Hyde, cornet. Sixth Row: Dana Vandernick. percussion: Joan (iructa. baritone sax.; Donna Gillespie, clarinet; Bob Leonard, cornet; Francis Lamm, cornet; Beverly Giannettini, clarinet; Catharine Brockway. percussion; Lowell Brockway. tuba; Nora Ann Davis, saxophone; Shirley Kighmy, clarinet. Seventh Row: Betty Hadlock. saxophone; Marjorie Take, bass clarinet: Milton Goldstein, trumpet; Curt Powell, cornet; Jo-eph Schaffer, trum- Kt; Don Maginni . tuba; Dick • Lehto. saxophone; Terry Childs, clarinet. Not in picture; Borden own. baritone: Jody Wilderauth, trombone; Boris Dionrff. percussion. After the last bit of dust was wiped tiff their shoes, the hand transferred their attention to concert season. Featured as part of the first major concert were the new uniforms, which were received late in February. 'Flic Spring concert was presented during National Music week in May. Erie Academy’s hand came to Hula in March to play for a school assembly. The concert was one of the series given in exchange by the two schools. The last appearance of the hand was at graduation, when the underclass bandsmen phive l for the seniors’ final march to graduation. Much credit is due the hand members anil their directors who, through their untiring efforts, have made this year’s hand one of the finest. Officers for the year were Dana Vandernick, president; Francis Lamm, vice-president; Jean DiAngelo, treasurer; and Loverda Brockwav, secretary. twenty-nine