Bettsville High School - Trail Yearbook (Bettsville, OH)

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MIXED CHORUS Musical ability has been this year by the demonstrated Mixed Chorus both as an entire group and as a basis for small Chapel programs, er groups. P.T.A. programs, festivals, both county and local, have been means by which this group has been able to improve. Since improvement comes only through practice and perform- ance, it is only fitting to say that this chorus has not only been given opportunities but has also taken advantage of thbmo Those who represented the school in the vocal contest were Corrine Fravel, Doris Swartz, and Isabel Klopp. Each received an nexcellentn rating. Above all should be com- mended the fine cooperation and interest in the music events this year. Not only was it true in the school, but also was it shown by the people of the community. Back row - Sara Marshall, Ethel Mae Lambright, Jessie Alyce Boos, Beatrice Henry, Betty Goodman, Olive Lucille Mauk, Betty Myers, Eleanor Harrison, Peggy Hoffman, Ruthe Baker, Maxine Reeder, Ruth Krouse Third row - Lois Yocom, Paul Windau, Claude King, Karl Turner, Francis Miller, Bob Andrews, Bob Burd, Vernon Fritz, Betty Hartsel Second row - Jeanne Hoffman, Betty Craun, Elizabeth Nash, Joyce Grimes, Janet Hartsel, Evelyn Puffenberger, Pauline Steffanni, Barbara Jesseman, Helen Scherger, Miss Lee First row - Doris Fritz, Alice Swartz, Betty Feasel, Kathryn Feterle, Corrine Fravel, Frieda Lambright, Isabel Klopp, Doris Swartz, Helen Burkett, Rita Kuhn BAND AND ORCHESTRA The Band and Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Richards, made headway this year in spite of the limited amount of thne in which to meet for practice. The Seneca County Orches- tra Festival which was held at Hopewell Louden brought to- gether all bands and orches- tras of the county for a grand concert. Ours was a part of this festival. On April 19, the Band and Orchestra participated in our own music concert. Several of the group were entered in the instrumental contests and made quite good showing. These people were Lois Yocom, Bill Carper, and Helen Burkett. Second row - Raymond Henry, Richard Voorhis, Phillip Thompson, Ethel Mae lambright, Bill Carper, Blaine Smoot, Jimmy Sullivan, Ruthe Baker, Barbara Jesseman, Jhmnie Lang First row - Isabel Klopp, Jessie Boos, Helen Burkett, Jeanne Hoffman, Janet Hartsel, Evelyn Puffenberger, Lois Yocom

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STUDENT COUNCIL This group, newly organ- ized during the early part of the school year, cane about as a result of the recognition of the need of a student group which well represented the en- tire school body to talk over and pass on matters concerning the school. This Student Coun- cil, as it was called, was or- ganized after much student dis- cussion and deliberation on the effectiveness of one such organization. From a list of worthy candidates, Junior Dicken was elected president. Each class was p ermitted to have three representatives in the .organ- ization, thereby, making a fair distribution of attention Each member had like power to submit any suggestions to the organization for discussion. These problems were ones which came more or less directly from the group of which the member was representative. Among some of the improve ments around the school brought about by the Student Council are: the electric score board, the store room, the bell in the Home Economics room, new regulations in the library, the new ttme schedule for assembly each day, and the backing of a hospital'campaigpe It is the desire of the present Student Council 'that, through years to come, the work which has been started this year may be carried on in just as successful a manner. Second row - Glenn Marshall, Bob Burd, Mr. Durrett, Bob Andrews Paul Steffanni, Wilbur Windau First row - Martha Roush, Corrine Fravel, Doris Swartz, Karl Turner, Junior Dicken, Jimmy Sullivan, Barbara Jeseemnn, Evelyn Puffenberger, Betty Hartsel. Ned Robinett was not pre- sent for the picture. GIRLS ENSEMBIE This group, which first took form during the school year 1958-'59, was organized for the purpose of giving those voices which blend nice- ly an opportunity to express themselves by singing more widely varied types of musie.' The members of this group were chosen on the basis of their vocal ability, their reading ability, their :appre- ciation of finer music, their cooperative spirit, and their willingness to spend time out- side of school for the purpose of preparing themselves both for their own enjoyment and that of the community. Those girls who were che- sen this year are as they ap- pear in the picture from left to right: Corrine Fravel, Ruth Baker, Olive Lucille Mauk, Doris Swartz, Peggy Hoffman, Jessie Alyee Boos, Isabel Klcpp, Helen Burkett, and Lois Yocom. During the school year, the ensemble has made several appearances before such groups as the County Teacher's Insti- tute, the various chm ches in Bettsville, our school chapel programs, and various school programs. On March 50, the ensemble fulfilled its long-looked-for- ward-to opportunity of singing in the District Contest. They managed to forego all hind- rances and not only particip- ated in but also cane out with flying colors. Although they were entered in Class A cms- petition, the ensemble was giv- en a l- rating which made them eligible to enter the State Contest to be held later in the spring.