Cumnock School - Chronicle Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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First row: Alice Dervin, Phyllis Frankel, Dorothy Catlett Second row: Gerda May, Louise Phillips, Henry Sorge, Naomi Tiber. Third row: Mr. Harton, Leslie Taylor, John Gibson, Mike Lotito, Edwin Packard. MU RHO ALPHA Motto: Enter to learn C-o forth to serve. OFFICERS OF FIRST TERM OFFICERS OF SPRING OF l938 Mike Lotito .....,..,......... President Henry Sorge ....,............. President Ted Loeffler ,..... .,,. V ice-President Louise Phillips ............ Vice-President Ramsay Harding . . . ...... Secretary Naomi Tiber .................. Secretary Dr, Raymond C, Brooks. . .Honorary Member The Mu Rho Alpha -Society was the brain-child of Mr Harton, the public speaking instructor, who devised it to promote interest in debating, oratory, and declamation. The idea was enthusiastically accepted by members of his class. Meetings have been held, with the various members giving extemporaneous speeches, monologues, news facts, and book reviews, in the attempt to learn, by actual practice, the art of speaking fluently and readily, At one time a public address system was put to use in an effort to point out to the members their own needless mannerisms, Various activities of that sort have aided in teaching ease of manner to the individuals who are interested in acquiring it. The Mu Rho Alpha Society in the future expects to hold some of its meet- ings over a luncheon table, in order that prospective members may gather around and participate if they desire. Pl-IYLLIS FRANKEL 61

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CUMNOCK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION On Saturday evening, june Sth, l937, a large group of former Cumnock students met at their Alma Mater for the purpose of organizing and perpet- uating an active Alumni Association. Prior to this time there had not been an active association with the exception of the Expression School organiza- tion. The gathering included junior college and high school students of for- mer years who were interested in keeping alive former friendships and rela- tions with Cumnock and their friends. The initial meeting was not only a reunion, but served to form the framework for a successful group. A tem- porary constitution was submitted for approval, and subsequent discussion resulted in several important revisions and amendments to this document. Officers elected at that time were: Cutler L. Huebener, President, Pauline Brenner, Vice-President, Guy Moore, Secretary-Treasurer. Further elections were not held, as the necessary time was not available, but it is expect- ed that the offices not filled then will be occupied at the termination of the next meeting. Because of the large number present at the first meeting the popular form of self-introduction was used. The outstanding luminaries present were a small group of graduates who attended Cumnock before it became a co-edu- cational institution. These ladies represented the Expression School Alumnae Association, a society of many years standing. Guests of honor were Dr. Ray- mond C. Brooks, president of Cumnock School, Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Wyckoff. It was further determined at the meeting that the basic purposes of the organization were to support their school in as many ways as they could find possible, such as supporting the many various activities that arise during the curricular year, including plays, dances, and other events. The next meeting of the members is scheduled for june 4th, which has been officially designated as Alumni Day. At the time, it is hoped that all offices will be filled. The features of the gathering will be dinner and a play. Active business will be taken care of after the evening repast. CUTLER HUEBENER I , gf an ai' N 60

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l Seated: Mrs, Shry-Ock. Standing: Beverly Henigson, El'zabeth Hofert, Helen Birney, Gayle Theobold, l'eb Betty Ann Wilson, Norma Nilson, Virginia Lindau, Margaret Sturgeon, Gforia Baltzer, Charlotte Gotti , Ann Adams. Activities of Cumnock's Choral Groups l937-38 school year introduced two new members to the music faculty, Rennay Shry-Ock, director ot the music department. concert soprano and conductor ot the choral groups, and Raymond F. Shry-Oclk, violinist, as direc- tor ot instrumental ensembles. The first three weeks of the semester were devoted to auditions directed by Mrs. Shry-Ock. Eighteen were accepted as eligible material for the Girls' Glee Club and the Young Men's Chorus. September. .joint Recital, Rennay and Raymond F. Shry-Ock. October ..,. Song Program, Rennay Shry-Ock, for Mothers' Tea. October .... joint Program, Mr. and Mrs. Shry-Ock for Faculty Dinner. October .... Song Program, Mrs. Shry-Ock, assisted by Mrs. Leonora Pier, pianist, for Cumnock Parents' Reception. December . .Song Program, Girls' Glee Club, for Assembly. December . .Christmas Carol Program, Girls' Glee Club and Young Men's Chorus, tor the Pleiades Club, and later for the jonathan Club. December . .Christmas Carol Program, Girls' Glee Club and Young Men's Chorus. january .... Song Program, Girls' Glee Club-Mothers' Club Tea. March ..... Song Program, Young Men's Trio-Student Body Assembly. March ..... Mrs. Shry-Ock entertained Cumnoclk Singers at a Tea. April ....' . .Cumnoclds First Salon Musicale, directed by Mrs. Shry-Ock, Girls' Glee Club and Young Men's Trio in groups ot miscellan- eous numbers, with Helen Birney as piano soloist, and a Franz Shubert recital of songs, violin and piano works, by Rennay Shry-Ock and Raymond F. Shry-Ock, assisted by Ralph Pierce, pianist. 62