Central High School - Spokesman Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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X ' 'N J cbs saga? cbs UE V 1-Y The Orchestra E That a high school orchestra plays a prominent part in school ac- tivities is proven by the excellent work accomplished by this year's musicians. . Music is an inspiration and our own orchestra has given to us, through their excellent renditions, the feeling which comes when there's music in the air. Under the capable leadership of Mr. W. S. CBillD Owen, the group has made a number of appearances throughout the school year. They have assisted the Dramatic Club on a number of occasions, have played before several auditorium meetings, at the Commencement exer- cises held in February and will render several selections at the coming graduation exercises on June 18th. Entering the Northwestern Pennsylvania Music Contest held in the Academy auditorium April 27, the Red and Black musicians impressed the large gathering with their excellent work. A Band was organized during the football season to lend a needed helping handt' in the way of school spirit when Central met their op- ponents on the gridiron. The results were satisfactory, considering the limitations imposed upon the Band. With the completion of thebnew Strong Vincent High School, the band will take the place it rightly de- serves among the organizations at school. PERSONNEL Manager. Librarian, Hunter LeSueur FRENCH HORNS FIRST VIOLINS Winston Brown Spaulding Fegley Frank Sampieri Camilla Lehan Jean Arrowsmith Marion Goodrich Victoria Surgo Robert Simon Wilfred George P. Bruno William Siegel Clyde Berkholder SECOND VIOLINS John Fogelbach Louis Avery Olive Pope Nancy Diefendorf Gerald Weber Benny Springer Blaine Herrick Paul Daly PIANO Betty Achert Wilma Moulton Cellos Virginia Mell Agnes Chacona Julia Hilditch CLARINETS William Sutter Robert Merwin William Kay Robert Fitting Albert Tideswell FLU TE S Antoinette Reichard Hilda Swick 92 SAXAPHONES Jack Howard Ralph LeMoon Allan Wilson Hunter LeSueur BASSES Robert Coblentz Robert Borland TRUMPETS Benjamin Agresti Jacob Haller Kenneth Worner Victor Donovan DRUMS Edward Kemble Robert Dunn George DeFazio TYMPANI John Shapter OBOES Charles Blaze Gretchen Doerr

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e. . Q 'N is ff P 3 13 cos? The Girls Chorus Presenting for your critical gaze and your deserved admiration the 1928-29 Girls' Chorus, one of the most active of organizati-ons at Central High during the past school year. Much has been accomplished in what one may term the greatest season in Girl Chorus history. Having something dedicated to one's self is a most signal honor. The chorus was given the distinction when Mr. Morten J. Luvaas, director, dedicated his arrangement of the negro spiritual Let Us Cheer the Weary Traveler to the Central girls. Holding a dinner on September 17th, the Chorus initiated all new members, rightfully and painlessly f'?J The girls also emerged into the salesmanship field by selling home-made candy in the auditorium at two of the Dramatic Club presentations. On November 24th, inspired by a desire for greater wealth Cpecuniary gainj they held a Rummage sale at which all members of the Chorus and their friends generously contributed. Therefore, success! Then, becoming more socially inclined, the girls of this active organ- ization sponsored a bridge tea on December 6th at the Blue Bird Ballroom. Miss Mercer and Miss Bennett poured tea. Those attending heard the following program: Dramatic Reading ...... ............................. M agdalene Pfeil Vocal Solo .................................................................... Beth Hughson Violin and Piano Duet .............. Jane Winter and Virginia Ashby And, seemingly possessed of the spirit of those who get what they wish, they drew plans for and made their new chorus uniforms. fThey proved that if you want something done, do it yourself.J With roller skating coming into due prominence at Central during the past year, the Chorus followed the excellent example of other organizations and sponsored one of their own. fSuccessful.J The Northwestern Pennsylvania Music Contest took place in Erie on April 26th with many musical organizations from the state competing in this city for honors. The Central Girls' Chorus, entering with the deter- mination to do their very best, made a creditable showing. For those members of the Chorus who are saying goodbye to old Central in June, the undergraduates in the organization gave a farewell banquet during the latter part of May. The officers of the Chorus are as follows: FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER F. Nagle, Pres. B. Murray, Pres. W. Nagle, Sec.-Treas. W. Nagle, Sec.-Treas. 94