Central High School - Centralian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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lindberg, J; Baker, H; Sandahl, M; Fitzwoter, M; Hall, L; Gunther, H; at the piano. Girls’ Sextette Central Singers The second largest singing club at Central High School is the Girls' Sextette, an organization that is still in its infancy. The singers in the group are Hazel Gunther, Janice Lindberg, Margaret Sondahl, Helen Baker, Marie Fitzwafer, and Lorraine Hall. If was formed early last September by Helen Baker, who directed the rehearsals, and selected the program numbers. The Girls Sextette made its debut on the homecoming program when they sang Dry Bones. They made other appearances at a P.T.S.A. meeting, and on the Christmas program. The Central Singers, only three years old, is one of the most popular musical ensembles at Central. Under the able direction of Bob Spong, senior, this group works together in close harmony to give up many rich moments of musical enjoyment. At Christmas time they sang a series of carols over W.T.C.N. and later in the season they participated in a demonstration for the senior seminar at the University of Minnesota. The Central Singers are a fine example of good singing as well as training, and they leave a favorable impression wherever they go. Row 1—Manning, B; Broun, J; Christnagel, Pj Roy R; duller, H; Row 2—Takekawo. T; Johnson, J; Dahlmon, I; Jensen. R; Stein, O; Schuller, G; Row 3—Poterson, K; Lindmeier, G; Ness, J; Edmund, W; Moffett, B; Spong, B. 26

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sen, C; Jessee. J; Johnson, C; Johnson, R; Kinney, F; Kulondor, 0; Logubon, E; Lotterell. D; Lindberg, F; Longfellow, M; luger, L; Luren, P; Monge, B; Mooney, D; Nolson, G; Roderberg, R; Rose, B; Ruhnke, I; Schaller, P; Siemens, R; Tess, C; Thompson, Q Thyre, R; Wagner, D; Wallin, N; Wilson, R; Wood, W BAND What would Central High be without a band? This is the group of musicians who supply the school spirit and pep at all the games and assemblies. They are always on hand at all the athletic events to play our school song and help our team on to success. Many of us will never forget the spectacular pageant, Uncle Sam in Review , performed in formation ,by the members of the band and modern dance class during the Homecoming game. Last December, the band gave a demonstration for the music teachers of Minneapolis as a service for the Instrumental Repair Clinic. Mr. Christianson, the student teacher from the University of Minnesota, has been a great help to our band during the year, as well as David Latterell, the concertmaster. Sometimes the band receives visits from Mr. Tkach who comes ;n to mark its progress and to offer suggestions for improvement. The band gave an unforgettable Spring Concert last February, featuring classical music as well as marches. A harp number was also on the program. Recently, the band entered a district band contest, and had several exchange concert engagements during the year. A combined band and vocal concert in the form of a Spring Music Festival, which included musical offerings from Bryant, Jefferson, and Phillips Junior High Schools, was another one of our band's memorable performances. Jongquist, D; Lehman, K; Lindberg, J; Lmdmeier. G; Lund, J; MacArthur, S; Malloy, D; Manning, B; Mathews, C; Moffett, B; Nelson, E,-Ness, Gj Polmer, 0; Peterson, K; Pieper, H; Rasmussen, M; Roy, R; Rodgers, P; Ryon, J; Sandohy, M; Schuller, G; Shimek, J; Smith, B; Spong, B; Steen, O; Swedenborg, M; Tokekowa. T; Urong, 0; Wcrfh, D. % % t sA1 ♦ A . »» t|. m

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Ronald Andreas Clarinet Hazel Gunther Harp laVerne lugor .................. . Clarinet Ray l cly French Horn Music Appreciation Girls Glee Club Here we hove a small ensemble of band members tuning up in one of their after-school rehearsals. These extra-curricular section practices are popular with the students of the music department, and they always get remarkable results from their rehearsals. This is a typical jam-session of classical music featuring the melodies of Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven. Hazel Gunther, the harpist, is playing chords and arpeggios on her instrument to the accompaniment of Ronald Andreas and LaVern Lugar on the clarinets. Raymond Isley carries the melody on the French horn. Mr. Miles is the originator of these little concerts. The Girls' Glee Club js sometimes known as the stepping stone to choir. Whenever new members for choir are needed, the Girls' Glee Club is always ready to help. Sometimes they double with the choir to sing in special concerts. By doing this, the magnitude and vocal quality of the singing is augmented greatly. The concertized version of the opera Faust was just one example of teamwork between the choir and the Glee Club. They also contributed to the spring production of Trial By Jury by dedicating their talents and efforts to make the operetta a success. Row 1—Harter. J; Dalton, P; Blum. M; Auss, B; Caldwell, B; Helium. B; Mitchell, G; Burgstrom, K; Savage, J; Moneyhun, B; Martino, J; Row 2—Miller, J; Sorenson, J; Flanagan, R; Mason, D; Wong, S; Parkhurst. M; Cornelius. J; Marn, M; Abromovitz, H; Spees, R; Row 3—Stillman, J; Mayer, M; Jacobsen. C; Robinson, E; Krenz, M; Kleckner, D; Reno, J; Needham, 8; Denno, A; Josnson, S; Row 4—Eickholt, R; Freeberg. N; Lehman. A; Schuortz; Nordlum, P; Johnson, J. 27