Boyertown High School - Bear Yearbook (Boyertown, PA)

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ORCHESTRA Orchestra: L. to R., J. Bechtel, D. Rose, W. Mercer, C. Fisher, C. Eagle, M. Johnson, Mr. Paul Hangen, T. Keyser. Seated: L. to R., J. Schultz, L. Henry, J. Rothenberger, C. Moyer, R. Miller, M. Landis, G. Schultz. Center: L. to R., A. Walt, B. Landis, M. Koons, I-I. Hoffman, E. Johnson, P. Weber, R. Houck, D. Blank, F. Kleman, L. Weiss, O. Burkepile, A. Longacre, H. Landis. TRIKE LIP THE MUSIC Step aside folks! Let 'em through! Hurry now! Let 'em through! Yes! that's what you hear when the circus comes to town as the band marches down the street. You can see the flashing, dashing, and gaily colored band uniforms long before you see their faces. Ah! 'tis a good sight to see. The bandmaster and orchestra leader is Paul S. Hangen, Jr. The big top , in which his office is located, is one of the busiest places in the circus. All hours of the morning and into the late hours of the night the band or orchestra is called upon to play for numerous plays and shows. Mr. Hangen has charge of classes in harmony and conducting. In these classes the students study scores and learn how to trans- pose. Another large part of the music for our circus is the vocal department. This department is headed by Miss Ida M. Reinert. The different organizations are Junior Chorus, Senior Chorus, Girls Glee Club, and Boys Glee Club. We are favored each year by one or more music nights. On these nights the instrumental and vocal departments join to put on the show. People from each group participate in the annual Alvin Kemp Night. This music night is held in a school in Berks County. The participants come from all the schools in this county. We are proud of these people and greatly admire them. E231

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The photographer catches the band Just before going into a formation. OUR CIRCUS BA The Jazz Band with T. Kyser. pianistg L. Hen- ry, F. Zborowski, C. Moyer, W. Gresh, W. Mercer, D. Blank, F. Kleman, H. Johnson, and H. Landis practice new music for a dance. Band Marching in V-J Parade down Philadel- phia Avenue. I-I. S. Band made its first appearance under the direction Paul I-Iangen. The B. of Mr.

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EDITORIAL STAFF D. Geshwlnd, L. Henry, J. Kohler, B. Landis, G. Schultz, nMiss Margaret Schmeelk, work out last minute details. YEARBOOK - LITERARY STAFF D. Geshwind, literary editor gives word count to members of his staff: Standing: W. Johnson, V. Moyer, J. Albitz, S. Kutz, J. Shell, H. Merkel, W. Gresh, J. Rothenberger, D. Grofe. THE BE R THE BUS INES S STAFF M. Swinehart, B. Schell, P, Seasholtz, J. Kohler, business manager, Miss Lou- ella Hoch, Adviser: M. L a n d is , P. Schultz, R. Emes, check acl layouts. Even though the 1945 yearbook was distributed in July, the staff feels it was a big success. We received from the N. S. P. A., an All American Yearbook Critical Service, a First Class Honor Rating. The Scholastic Editor, a monthly edition for the benefit of school yearbooks and newspapers, was so greatly impressed with our unique Way of handling our 1945 yearbook theme, the Pennsylvania Dutch, that they have asked for an article on the planning and procedure of this excellent high school annual. The staff this year has chosen as their theme the Circus . They are under the capable guidance of Miss Margaret C. Schmeelk, faculty adviser, and Betty Landis, editor-in-chief. Mr. Harry I. Gilbert, who is now on leave of absence serving with the Red Cross on Saipan, has been temporarily replaced by Miss Schmeelk as faculty adviser. Much of the success of the 1945 yearbook was through Miss Schmeelk,s faithful Work as Literary adviser. During the summer of 1945 the editorial stai spent many tedious hours of work on the layout of the 1946 Bear. Through this procedure the pupils now have their books. The staff is confident that the 1946 Bear will be better and more enjoyable than any previous yearbook. E241