Celoron High School - Sentinel Yearbook (Celoron, NY)

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38 THE SENTINEL-CELORON,N.Y. GLEE CLUB IN NEW YORK CITY At 5: 30 Thursday morning, May 26, the Glee Club waved good-bye to the group of parents who had gathered to see them off to New York City. After riding sixteen hours they arrived at the Park Central Hotel where the group stayed during their visit. At 9:30 the next morning the Glee Club sang at the Harren High School where they competed in the national contest. They were rated excellent. This meant the group had kept up the same rating as received in Fredonia and Snyder although each contest had been more difficult than the preceding one. In the afternoon the Glee Club broke up into groups and went to any of the many noted spots in New York City they had time for. In the evening many looked at the lights on Broadway, while others attended the theater or a radio station. Saturday morning was spent by most of the group in resting. Many swam in the hotel pool. In the afternoon the group took the bus to the World's Fair where they tired themselves out by trying to see everything in six hours. The group did not leave until the lights were turned on, as they added much to the beauty of the fair. The next sixteen hours were spent driving back to Celoron. The singers were very tired, but the over- whelming greeting the home comers received brought back all of the pep that had long been smothered with drowsiness. The trip proved to be a success only because it was supported whole- heartedly by the entire community. GLEE CLUB The Glee Club of Celoron High School consists of forty members and an accompanist, Ruth Nisson. This is a voluntary group. Any pupil who loves to sing can join the Glee Club. Unfortunately the number has to be limited. This group is an exceptionally well balanced mixed chorus. At the Fredonia festival this year the Glee Club was rated excellent.', The judges gave them the highest rating in appearance, stage presence, and showmanship. The Fredonia trip, which was taken April 25, won for the group the opportunity of competing in the state music festival at Snyder, Friday, May 12. At Snyder they were rated second and were eligible for the national contest at New York City. Tuesday, May 2, the Glee Club sang at the Mothers' Club meeting at Glidden Avenue School. They made an appearance in assembly Wed- nesday, May Io, to celebrate National Music Week. A little more than a year ago the Glee Club received their robes which are royal blue with an orange panel trim down the front. The Glee Club forms a very pleasing sight when they make an appearance in their robes. For the last two years Mr. Horton Amsden has directed this group.

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ACTIVITIES

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THE SENTINEL-CELORON,N.Y. 39 BAND The Celoron band has been in existence only two years but in that time very much has been accomplished. It started with three individuals who owned their own instruments. Today there are forty members who range from second graders to seniors, the majority being in the grades or junior high school. This makes a good foundation for later years. Since its existence it has been directed by Horton Amsden. During the last basketball season the group played at most of the home games and even made the trip to Chautauqua with the team. At the last two festivals at Fredonia the band has played but not competed. This year it was rated i'good in Class C. This classification is made on the enrollment of the school, not years of organization. The band was judged the highest in appearance and showmanship.