Caruthers Union High School - La Puerta Yearbook (Caruthers, CA)

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O F T H E E W E S I N G Music has played a great part in the high school and numerous other programs of the Caruthers school district. Behind all these programs, as far as instrumental music was concerned, was a man who put forth every effort and skill in their behalf. To provide well-played music for entertainments tools time, patience, and practice. These qualities were all possessed by our music director, Mr. Richard L. Grauel. He willingly gave his time to whoever asked for help in arranging a program by supplying the instrumental music. lt was an unusual day when, on passing the school, one did not find his car beside thc grammar school or see the lights burning in thc tower room long after dark where Mr. Grauel was still working toward some musical program. It was through his efforts that the band was able to purchase the new uniforms. Our liandjoree, the first our school had ever had, was successful because of his uncomplaining efforts. Mr. Urauel came to Caruthers in 1930 to take over the instrumental work in the high school and the several grammar schools of the district. This year would have completed his eleventh year of faithful service to the school if it were not for his untimely death. W'hen music was chosen as the theme, the staff of La Puerta had planned to dedicate the 1941 book to Mr. Grauel and his music. Thus, we, the students of Caruthers Union High School, wish now to dedicate the 1941 La Puerta to the memory of Mr. Grauel in greatest appreciation of his efforts.

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W E S O U N D A N O T E ln all our school activities, music has been a dominant factor as well as an integral part of every entertainment. The junior-senior banquet would not have been complete without an orchestra to play for the dancing. Every lull between acts of our junior and senior plays has been brightened by music from the band, orchestra, or choruses. Our colorful band has given the pep note to all our football games and rallies as well as the color of its music to the Caruthers District Fair. Thus as music has been the leaven as well as the binding factor in our school activities, the staff of La Puerta chose it as the theme for the 1941 book believing it would add its note of color, enlivening and binding the parts together. A song expresses our feelings-a light, carefree one when we are happyg a slow and melancholy one when we are sad. It is the wish of the staff that the song of the 1941 La Puerta shall be light and carefree, yet accurate and complete. It was with this in mind that our sketches took a light vein. The sedate orchestra seemed best to represent the classes, whereas the light lilt of a chorus seemed more appropriate for the activities. Of course, the band should represent our athletic section, and the added n0t6 of the drill team seems appropriate for our sponsors. It is the hope of the staff that through this theme we may pay tribute to the part music has played in our school life.

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