Celoron High School - Sentinel Yearbook (Celoron, NY)

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THE PIONEER1Ni7Z6f66i1 Tlairtybfze THE HISTORY OF OUR ORCHESTRA In 1926, Mrs. Ellyn Willis organized the first Celoron High Orchestra, consisting of three violins, and a piano. Shortly after, in the same year, I joined the organization, being in the sixth grade and only a beginner in music, the senior members were thor- ouhgly disgusted with me. We held our rehearsals in the director's home until it became necessary for our newly organized club to practice in the school. How proud we were the first time we went to Fredonia for the Annual Music Fes- tival. Our first orchestra picture was taken on the Fredonia Normal stepsg there were six exultant students proudly representing the Celoron High School. Although was did not compete in the contest that year, we created sufficient tumult to be noticed. Another violin was affixed and then to our surprise, we possessed a horn. What a large orchestra represented our school! The following year we played upon the Fredonia Normal stage, spacious enough to bear ten orchestras of our magnitude. We were thoroughly appalled by the close of our last piece, and each had vowed never to play before such a vast audience again. During that year we performed a few programs for the school doings, completely forgetting our promises. With our able leader, we progressed in great strides. Our orchestra was gradually gaining members who were determined to make the organization a successful one. Each year we executed our small program at Fredonia with increased membership until this year we had a seventeen piece orchestra. Since the Fredonia episode, we have had five new members and by next year at this time we sincerely hope that our group of musicians will pass the twenty-five mark. Without the splendid guidance of our director, Mrs. Willis, the orchestra could not have advanced during these five years of its existence as much as it has. She has never failed us in our musical exertions, and to requite her, I think it is the duty of each mem- ber of the orchestra to do his best in every way. At the present time, there is an im- mense interest in the musical organizations of the schools, and we have to thank Mrs. Willis for her prolonged and tedious work to make it so. DOROTHY WILSON Class of '33 l5ll

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THE PIONEER-Nineteen Thirty-one ANNE'S ,DECISION Need I really send Aunt jenny's invitation, mother ? asked Anne in a trembling tone. You may do just as you wish, but you must take into consideration that she is going to provide your college education for you, replied her mother. f'I hate to be a snob, moaned Anne, but after that dreadful photograph she sent of herself, I can't see why she can't dress decently when she can afford to help me through college. I dread to have the other girls see her. Anne was finishing her last year at Celoron High School, graduation was near at hand, and as luck would have it, her Aunt jenny, who had been in England, had just returned to America. The photo which had caused all the trouble was of a dowdy, poor woman, and it was the only picture Anne had of her aunt. , The Rivers family was in moderate circumstances and since they had sent the older boy to college, they would not be able to send Anna. Her aunt had thoughtfully pro- vided money that she might be able to go. Oh, I guess I'll have to send her an invitation, Anne declared, but inwardly she thought, I hope she isn't able to come until it's over with. A few days after the invitation was sent, Anne received a letter from her aunt that said she would arrive graduation day. The last hope was gone. If she had come earlier, mother might have dressed her up, but now there wouldn't be time. At last the great night came. Anne was all ready to go and the time to be there was drawing near, still her aunt didn't come. Finally they were forced to go Without her and Anne drew a long breath of relief. As the curtain was pulled apart, it was a beautiful sight to see, nine girls all in white, carrying tiny sprays of yellow tea roses tinted with pink. Anne was so interested in the address of the minister that she forgot about the ab- sence of her aunt. He endeavored to show the graduates the wonderful opportunities they had of making the world better. One speaker said that he had wondered why grad- uation was called Commencement, but now he knew that it was the beginning of a stu- dent's life's work and school was just a preparation. The valedictory was read and the diplomas presented. All the graduates were sur- rounded by happy friends when suddenly Anne's mother said, Come here, Anne, and meet your aunt. Anne turned, slightly embarrassed, expecting to see a shabby, old- fashioned woman. All her friends turned expectantly around, having heard a great deal about the aunt who was going to send Anne to college. Imagine her surprise when she saw a beautifully dressed, slim woman who was looking at her amusedly. I see you do not recognize me, her aunt exclaimed. Your mother has told me about the picture. That is one which I had taken when I was at a poverty party. You see, I never thought that you had no other picture of me. You certainly do look different. With a happy heart, Anne introduced her aunt and mother to the faculty and to her various friends. When they were home again, Aunt jenny revealed her real purpose for coming. It was that she was going abroad to visit France and Italy, and she wanted Anne to go with her. Oh, Anne squealed, as she ran to give her aunt a tight hug. HELEN BERGHEL, '33 I5-YI