High School of Commerce - Caduceus Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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AlThe Gospel Choir is an extra-curricular activity that meets after school Alaress Marshall enjoys the rest of the Christmas assembly after her performance 25 Activities

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t was a year of spotlights and raves for Commerce’s music department. The Show Choir made its first tele- vision appearance in November on Channel 57, the local Public Broadcast- ing Station. Miss Wcislo was asked to perform on a TV program featuring music and art activities. She chose the Show Choir for several reasons. One was because of the nature of the material involved and the choir’s direct involvement with mu- sic, art and dance. Another was the discipline of the group and their talent. Miss Wcislo commented, “We have been seeking an opportunity like this Alhe Show Choir entertained the school during our Christmas assembly. Alop: The Concert Choir performed at Mayor Neal’s inaugural Ball. Activities for a long time, and now we finally have it.” The High School of Commerce Con- cert Choir was chosen to perform at “The Show Choir made its ision Cc ppearance first television this year.” Mayor Richard Neal’s Inaugural Ball by the Committee to Elect Richard E. Neal on Saturday, February 6, at Spring- field’s Sheraton Tara Hotel. Miss Wcislo revealed that the group was invited to perform as a direct result of their impressive performance during the Christmas concert at City Hall on November 30. Mayor Neal was in attendance at the program and was quite impressed with the outstanding job of the Con- cert Choir. There are also three other groups that perform for the music depart- ment. The Gospel Choir is an extracurri- cular activity that meets after school to study only gospel music. The Maari- gal Choir sings with no accompani- ment, while the Chorus concentrates on traditional music. Alhe Chorus concentrates on traditional music. Alop: The Madrigal choir sings with no accompaniment.

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WCherylann St. John learns the art of applying make-up to Dan Turgeon. WBottom: Janette Rubet, Elizabeth Diaz and Maritza Osorio are alive with anticipation before the presentation of That Girl From Texas. Wynn Maillet receives finishing touches to help her look “in character.” WBottom: James Mannino and Robin Bailey buddy up to rehearse. La po Drama Class Members, first row: Gloria Lopez and Jackie Del- gado; second row: Dan Turgeon, Lenise Williams, Liz Chaplin, Lisa Ross and Karen Weiss; third row: Nate Stover, Julia Caudle, Corey Miles, Heather Rogers and Robert LaFlamme. 26 @ Activities