Catlin High School - Yearbook (Catlin, IL)

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THE CATLINEAN Page Twenty-ive GIRLS' GLEE CLUB There was music in the air when 55 girls tested their voices and joined the Girls' Glee Club in September. Under the guidance of Miss Prrockmiller they have sung in assembly programs, taken part in the operetta, 'lMagazine Princess , and sung over WDAN. Mary Hawkins was elected President, Jane VVilliams and Henrietta Hark- man, Librarians, and Marjorie Stine, Pointsman. The girls meet every Thursday, Sth period and when practicing for anything special, on Tuesdays. Points were given for regular attendance and extra points for rehearsals or public appearance. When 2000 points were accumulated a pin was given. VVhen 3000 points were amassed a letter was given. The Glee Club was divided into three divisions: Soprano, Second Soprano, and Alto. Most of the girls sang Soprano, while the rest were scattered between the Seconds and Altos. Students were encouraged to go out for Glee Club and as a result most of the girls in school were members.

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THE CATLINEARI ORCHESTRA The orchestra at the beginning of the year began to practice in earnest. The music began to improve with each practice. Now we hear sweet melodies from the music room every fifth period on Wednesday when they practice. The orchestra has twenty members under the capable leadership of Miss llrockmiller. The orchestra has been working on 'tLargo from the New VVorld Symphony by Dvorak, 'ilnteemeggoi' from Midsummer Night's Dreamy' by Mendelssohn, and Prelude of Chopin. The orchestra played Christmas Fantasy for the Christmas Day program which was enjoyed by the assembly. The string section played for the Operetta. The officers for the orchestra are: President .................... Kenneth Stine Librarian ......... ........ M arjorie Stine Page Twenty-fo ur

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THE CATLINEAN FUTURE FARMERS Catlin High School had one of its largest agriculture classes this year, the largest of the three divisions being the Freshmen. The Juniors and Seniors were put into one class and a new Agriculture shop added to the department. The junior and Senior boys built the shop, including benches and cabinets. The following is a list of achievements of the F.F.A. Chapter of Catlin High. The boys had eight entries in Oakwood Sectional Grain and Poultry show. They won a grand championship, five first prizes, two seconds, and a third prize. Among the numerous field trips were one to DeKalb Hybrid Corn Co., to the Sectional Grain and Poultry show at Oakwood, and another trip to the Indianapolis stock- yards. The boys raised thirty-two chicks and sold seventy-live dollars' worth of seeds, entered the volley ball tournament at Oakwood, publicized evening school, sponsored grain, fat stock, dairy, and poultry teams. Thirty-four active members were initiated April 10 into the 'Green Hand class of the F.F.A. chapter. There was an exceptionally high attendance at all the meetings. The climax of the boys' work came when they sponsored a Father and Son Banquet Friday, April 26th. ge Twenty