Bridgeport Central High School - Criterion Yearbook (Bridgeport, CT)

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BAND MEMBERS Jack Sullivan, Leader and Twirl- er: Michael Altir-ri, Marvin Aaron, Mieha'-I Girardi. Arlhur Gomperts, Gilbert Rnssomando, Robert Solaz, Haywood Clarke, Louise Coombs, John Consoli, Frank Esposito, Gil- bert Rossomando, August Sapefza, Edmund Silvia. Dorothy Trumbull, Jenn Tumino, Arnold Tiherio, Joel Weintraub, Marvin Isserlis, Norma Zacks. James Sanoirueira, Ronald Barnum, Louis Stern, Chris Mit- schow. John Terraciano, Frank Buster, Adele Vnnnucci, Frank Ben- dery, Frank Pinto. John Mackie, Alonzo Curtis:-1, Anne Stivers, Anna- mae Pinkus, Clarence Johns. COMBINED MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS For the common things of every day God gave men speech in the common way, For the deeper things men think and feel He gave poets words to reveal. But for heights and depths no words ,could reach He gave Music, the soul's own speech. Author Unknown Today, more than ever, music has become an essential part of our lives. Everything imaginable has been 'iset to music in order to hasten victory and discourage defeatism front. We at Central know music, because without it, enjoyment of our work at be lost. The soldiers at Camp C.H.S. are contributing much to the war effort, and through the able support of the Musical Organizations, they were supplied with entertainment which gave them the relaxation and fortitude to carry on their work. The officers who assisted Miss Ducsay this past year were Stephen Patrick, Hon' orary Presidentg Shirley Berkeley, Vice' President, Robert Myers, Treasurer, Rose Marie Garrison, Secretary, James Packer, at the home the value of much of the camp would Property Managerg Esther Sonstrom, Girls' Registrar, Gus Volaitis, Boys' Registrar, and Bernice Gellis, Librarian. Because of war restrictions, most of the outfofftown activities of the club were canf cellcd, but a group attended the Metro- politan Olpera on April 16 to see Gounod's Faust , There were also various trips conducted to the Klein Memorial where students viewed La Traviatan and several Gilbert and Sullivan productions.. During the course of the year the organization loaned its services at different civic affairs in the city, including the Lions Club and the Kiwanis Club. The combined Clubs and various soloists also entertained at the Fanny Crosby Home, and at the Sterling Home. l14II MUSICAL ORGANIZA OFFICERS Seated, Left to Right Marie Garrison, R 0 Meyers, Stephen Patrick ley Berkeley, Esther Soi Standing, Left to Miss Ella Ducsay, I Connie Volaitis.