Ashtabula High School - Dart Yearbook (Ashtabula, OH)

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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

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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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p t a P. T. A. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Flrit Row: Mi» l.avilla I’hare . mid Mr». Prune! Ste|»lirii nn, Preiiilenl; Second Row: Mr. Herr Paulino, Mr . Herr Paulino. Principal M. K. Rowley. Second Vice Prcaiilcnl; Mr . Lynn Hodge . Mr . ;. W. Bloom, Mrs. 11 ©rare Brown. Mr . Edward McCarthy. Mr . Charles McCreary. Mr . A. I . Mill . Mr . V. J. Webb, Mr . Ccorgc Terrill. Mr Monroe Knerr. Mr . Herbert Smolkn. Elected in the Spring of 1950, the following took PTA offices in the Fall for the 1950-51 fiscal year: Mrs. K. L. Stephenson, president; Mrs. W. .1. Webb, first vice-president; M. K. Rowlev, second vice-president; Mrs. K. M. Cook, third vice-president; Mrs. Horace Brown, recording secretary; Mrs. Clifford Kadon, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Charles McCreary, treasurer; and Miss Lavilla Pharcs, historian. The executive committee consisted of Mrs. K. T. McCarthy, membership; Mrs. H. S. Whelpley, program; Mr. ami Mrs. George Bloom and Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Hoffman, ways and means; Mrs. C. G. Kaston, social; Mrs. M. F. Adams, publicity; Mrs. Monroe Knerr, hospitality; Mrs. Carmen Donato, magazine; Mrs. A. M. Mills, health; Mrs. R. M. Cook, character and spiritual life; Mrs. R. C. Humphrey, reading and library; Mr. and Mrs. Here Paulino, legislature; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Smolka, canteen; Mrs. Howard High, recreation; Mrs. Wilbur Mullen ami Mrs. Lynn Hodges, music; Mrs. Gordon Brockway, radio; Mr. C. M. Horst, safety; Mrs. F. J. Kelly, comic book; Mrs. Howard Munson, juvenile protection; Mrs. C. R. Terrill and Mrs. Carl Welton, delegates to council. Presiding at the first meeting in September was Mrs. F. L. Stephenson. A report on a convention in Cleveland was given by Mrs. C. R. Terrill, and R. A. Horrocks explained the Y Canteen program. Devotions were offered by Mrs. Harold Whelpley; Mrs. Howard High led in community singing and games. “Flower Arrangements’ was the subject of a talk given by Mrs. R. L. Waess at the October meeting. Athena Chekouras offered a piano selection. Open House, a yearly project of the PTA, took place in November. A program following classes featured Superintendent R. I. Gephart and Principal M. R. Rowley as speakers and the a Cappella choir, under the direction of Miss Alfield Johnson. A short business meeting followed the assembly. In Decemlier, the organization had a joint meeting with the AT A and heard Dr. Russell Humbert of Youngstown speak on “Today’s Task.” Music was provided by the Town Choir. A potluck supper preceded the first business meeting of 1951 on January 17. Mr. James Diamond spoke on recreation, and the session closed with group singing. Founders’ Day was celebrated on February 21, when Mrs. Stanley Kmmitt. state speaker from the Ohio Congress of PTA’s, was guest at the monthly meeting. Rntertainment was provided by the Central Mothersingers. Moving pictures on Ohio shown by Mr. Kenneth Weir and group singing comprised the March meeting. A panel discussion, headed by Norman McCreary and Principal M. R. Rowley, explained the purpose of extra-curricular activities, on April IS. Miss Alfield ‘Johnson provided special music. Speaking at the last meeting in May was Mr. David Loch, whose topic was “Industrial Opportunities in Ashtabula.” He also discussed the value of a college education, and who should and should not attend college.