Bradford High School - Bradonian Yearbook (Bradford, IL)

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CT hc School Band First Row-left to right-Gertrude Swearingen, Virginia Wolfe, Frank Herder, Gloria Welsh, Helen Howes, Ruth Nelson, Donna Jean Snell. Second Row-Billy Fuertges, Audrey Flo Tumbleson, June Enos, Ardis Talbert, Mary Catherine Mowbray, Bill Carroll, John Howes, Spencer Landes, HONOR Rosellqulst- Third Row-Lillian Webber, Virgil Bates, nm HarneY, Ferns Tumbleson, Dorothy Forbes, Gayle Ames, Dorothy Garrison, Rosemary Breen, Carol Hall. . Fourth Row-Lois Ward, Bob Boyd, Walter Buswell, Leroy Hapllef, Phyllis HHDHBF. Jane Owens, Bob Hallock. Bill Barton. Adding to their already excellent musician ship, the members of the Bradford 1-ligh School Band received very good looking uniforms. These suits have sweaters that are orange, b,ack trousers, and black caps oi the overseas type trimmed in orange. These new uniforms add very much to the appearance of the band, increasing their chances of getting much farther in the contest this year. The new conductor, Mr. Brown, of Peor- ia, has made great strides in the progress ot the band. With the addition of new in- struments, the tonal quality of the band is greatly improved, A joint concert was given in conjunction with the Tiskilwa. band and it was receiv- ed with great enthusiasm. The concert was given on a Sunday afternoon and was large- ly attended. It is very difficult for a band so small as the Bradford band to get very far in a con- test, for there are other bands who have a. larger instrumentation, and errors in playing aren't noticed as much. Owing to this difficulty, Mr. Brown has given a lot of time to the rehearsal of the band, and to the individual sections, adding to the virtousity of the musicians. The spirit of the parents and the town in general is very good. This is something that some bands do not have and the add- ed backing from all who boosted the band is greatly appreciated. W, G. BROWN, B. M. E. Illinois Wesleyan BAND INSTRUCTOR

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PAPER STAFF First Row-left to right-Miss Was-s, ad- visor: LGS Welsh, Jane Owens, Gloria Welsh, Kenny Johnston, Norma Ames. Second Row-June Enos, Ardis Talbert, B111 Cod-G. Bob Seed-s, Bob Real, Mary Catherine Mowbray. Walter Buswell, Dorothy Forbes. Betty Kopp, Bob Boyd, Rosemary Breen. l HIGHLIGHTS STAFF Every Wednesday after school the post- office is filled to capacity with B. H. S. students waiting to get the Republican , so tney can read the Highlights Indeed, history does follow repetition. For the last four years, the paper staff has constantly changed advisors. They think that this is a very good idea as it furnish- Bd new inspiration and ideas. Our advisor this year, Miss Wass, really knows her stuff as she used to spend her spare time working on a. college paper. For several years members of the staff have been attempting to select pins for this organization, but to no avail. This year, much to the surprise of everyone, a pin was chosen, voted upon, and ordered. Now these individuals proudly display their press pins, and regard them as pins of recognition. In the fall the paper staff enjoyed a pot luck supper with all the trimmings. Food fills a cavity which literary works fail to reach. Weekly meetings of the staff are held every Monday at which the pupils discuss assignments, possibilities for improvement. and write stories. The staff owes thanks to Miss Wass, their advisor, for her fine work and also to Mr. Breen, who gives us an opportunity to pub- lish our news each week in the Republican. MAGAZINE STAFF Front Row-left to right-Miss Wass, ad- visor, Les Welsh, Jane Owens, Gloria Welsh, Norma Ames. Second Row-Rosemary Breen, Bob Boyd, Shirley Clausen, Bob Real, Mary Cather- ine Mowbray, Walter Buswell, Ardis Tal- bert, June Enos. TH E BFlADETTE What! Something new? you ask. Yes, something definitely new. The idea is an old one, but never before could we tind anyone with the 'umph to undertake such a grueling task, but '38 brought Miss Wass with the 'umpn and ideas. Before long. a school magazine, christened the Bradette by Marion Ioder was put up to the public for approval. Before this time the thrill of selecting material, setting up copy, cutting stencils, operating the mimeograph, stapling, and distributing a magazine was unknown to us. We are always open for suggestions and say to you: If you have a bit of news, Hand it ing Or a joke that will amuse Hand it in, Never mind about the style If the news is worth the while, It may help or cause a smile, Hand it in. With a dash of humor from Boyd, a touch of seriousness from Owens, and slight criticisms from Miss Wass and plen- ty of snappy stories from the reD01'tG1'S- the Bradette is a first attempt, and a very good one, towards a school magazine. We won't be so narrow minded as to say that there's no room for improvement, but if Omega is as successful as Alpha, we rate you four stars, Bradette!

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