Clay High School - Minuteman Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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5 VHNUTEMA BAND Back Row Nelson, Mr. Burns, Director, C. Baughman, Clark, Sufficool, Bergland, Christopher Second Row Reihl, Christopher, Weber, Mishler, Soderberg, Jennings, Seifferlein, Ruggles, McCombs, Third Row Wertz, Chap an, R. lsenbarger, Brady, Ruggles, Davis, Weiss The band under the direction of Mr. Burns made great progress dur- ing the year. They play- ed for all the home basketball games, Wash- ington in South Bend and Lakeville. A S6I'i6S of concerts were given which were a success. The band mem- bers obtained uniforms from the proceeds they received from these con- certs. They also ex- changed programs with other schools, The number in the Washington-Clay Band is steadily increasing. This year it had a mem- bership of twenty-three. Students picked for the county musical were: Karl Weis, Cleland RU-Ev' gles, Jack Isenbarger, Helen Davis, Virginia Chapman, Lois Christ- opher, Robert Wertz, George Weber, Sheldon Brady, Edward Clymer, Gordon Christoper, Ray, Isenbarger, Ailene Jen- nings, Robert Rose,Ralph Baughman, Caroll Baugh- man, and Lloyd Clark. Page Thirty-one

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IVIINUTEMA. Bad Row: Second Row: Third Row: ORCHESTRA R. Isenbarger, Bergland, C. Baughman, Clark, Miss Wolfe, Director, Von Hbene, Parsons, Jennings, Brady J. Christopher, H, Seifferlein, Jones, I. Isembarger Weiss, Davis, Ruggles, Mbhn, Bussert Beifferlein, Gollnick, Correll, Cha man, Weber, Leeke, Ruggles, Judy 5? fl g .' '-F The twenty-five piece orchestra, of the Washing- ton Clay High School, under the direction of Miss Wolfe has made marked improvement since the first of the year. The orchestra lost several of its most experienced mem- bers through graduation. But on the other hand, they have retained some members who were able to win first place in the County Solo Contest last year, they are Karl.Weis playing the trumphet, Sheldon Brady the mella- phone, and Virginia Chap- man the Cornet. These members competed in the Senior Contest Division. The new members have made considerable progress Wolfe's direct- is Miss Wolfe's at Washington- position was occupied by under Miss ing. This first year Clay. Her previously Mrs. Van Sickle. The orchestra is not equipped with uniforms, but this is one of the goals for which they are working. As yet the group has not made many public appearances, but intend to do so in the future. Page 'I'hiI'tY

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Standing: Mr. Charlesworth, sponsor, Krug, Sitting: Rawlings, lsenbarger, Brock, W1111s WW' CLUB In order to promote more interest in athlet- ics at school a W Club was formed. It has been a very active organiz- ation and not only high school students but also the lower grade pupils joined. ' At the first meeting the club elected the following officers, Jack Isenbarger, president, Raymond Brock, vice-pres- ident, whose duties were also to act as secretary and treasurerg and Vir- ginia Rawlings and Martha Krug, executive board members. Because of her help in preparing several pep sessions, Dorothy Willis was elected to a new office, chairman of activities. Also because of his interest in start- ing and helping the club, Mr. Charlesworth was e- lected faculty advisor. Twenty-five honorary tickets were awarded to the girls' and boys' basketball teams. There were one hundred regular members in the club. Al- so all the teachers bought tickets. A physical education program in which Notre Dame students participat- ed was sponsored by the club and Mr. Lindzy. Evening and afternoon performances were given. The club also sponsored all pep sessions. Page Thirty-two