Bourne High School - Canal Currents Yearbook (Bourne, MA)

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Orchestra The Shawme Orchestra consists of the musically talented students of the Bourne and Sandwich schools. Under the direction of Mr. Carlton Thorne, the music su- pervisor, the orchestra rehearses Monday evenings throughout the school year. Tra- ditionally scheduled appearances of the orchestra are at the Bourne and Sandwich senior class plays, Bourne Class Night, and at the graduations of both schools. In the last few years much progress has been made in the formation of the Shawme School Band. It provides music for Pep rallies and made its first public ap- pearance in uniform at the Bourne-Wareham football game. Within a few years we hope to have a marching band playing at all of the football games.

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I i The Bourne High Student Council of 1954 consists of Mr. John Margarones, Advisor; Whitman Perham, President; Cynthia Courtney, Secretary-Treasurer; James Atherton, Frederic Mitchell, Robert Weston, Faith Jackson, David Crosby, and Kevin Fielding. Our Student Council delegates attended a meeting at Plymouth of the Southeast- ern branch of Student Councils of Massachusetts. The first activity of the Council this year was to put on a square dance. It was enjoyed by all whom attended. At present we are working on a book to give the new members of the school; informing them of the rooms, teachers, courses, etc. The Student Council is open for constructive criticism from any member of the student body. We, in turn, will cooperate to the best of our ability to keep the School proud of its representatives. 18

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The new school year brought several surprises to the hallowed halls of Bourne High — chief among these was the vast and sudden increase in attendance at Mixed Chorus and Girls’ Chorus. Each Thursday morning we made our way to those gay and hectic gather- ings of interested students. After three or four weeks of melodious bedlam, some sem- blance of order was brought to the various choruses. We were pleased to find that Mr. Thorne, our new instructor, was possessed with a pleasing appearance and an engaging personality. In all three choruses our vocal arts developed remarkably well under expert conducting of an interesting and varied program of music. The Boys ’Chorus made its debut at a Pep Rally in the fall and was a huge success. The annual Christmas party was graced by the appearance of the Girls’ Chorus. The Tide Club extended an invitation for the girls to present a program of Christmas music. We gladly complied and had a won- derful time. In the comparatively short period we have for Mixed Chorus a surprising amount is accomplished. Mr. Thorne is doing a fine job. It has been said by one with whom we are closely connected, You are the best part-singing group in the school, and I never have any trouble with you.” Even though this statement may have been made in a rash moment, the fact still remains that this is an above-average group of singers. This Spring the Cape will be treated to the talents of a large group of high school pupils who will participate in the band, orchestra, and chorus sections of the Music Fes- tival. Certain select sopranos, altos, and basses will form the various choruses and Bourne High will be represented. If this All-Cape Chorus is like that of 1953, those attending may expect to have a wonderful and rewarding time. When the Mixed Chorus makes its final appearance of 1954 at the Graduation exercises, all those who participate, as well as those who listen, will wholeheartedly agree that those hours of practice were definitely worth while; and the greater joy will come to those who have participated. Vocal Music