Dana Hall School - Focus Yearbook (Wellesley, MA)

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C : 11711167 All All of Dana is a stage in the Drama Club's opinion. This year's lirst un- dertaking was an assembly describ- ing the Mystery Cycles in prepara- tion for the Pine Manor Christmas production. In the spring, under the direction of Mrs. Stutz and student committee heads, Pwr' Gym' was presented. Even Broadway hits were moved to Boston for the club. The final meeting came to semi-order at a fun-filled picnic. urrenf ven fi Through the eyes and ears of the Current Events Club Dana kept in touch with the outside world. The club had a speaker on Asia and saw a filmstrip on Mid-Eastern problems. The Geneva Conference. farm situation, and Ike's decision were main points of interest in group discussions. 0- gfa Cia Three times a week girls eagerly poured into Bardwell for Glee Club rehearsals. Their hard work was rewarded as the Andover and Cov- ernor Hummer concerts, the New lfngland Preparatory School Festi- val. and the entertainment of the Unitarians of XVellesley Hills dem- onstrated. A successful year ended with Tfu' Mmry W'iifuu' and the realilation that the only way to say it is with n song.

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OP!lOl41OVC5 As new girls, we 'S8'ers wholeheart- edly united and caught the Dana spirit. Our class song echoed through the halls at Step Singing. Green, white, and carnations recall the wonderful Senior- Sophomore Banquet. Spread XVeckend saw the cadets adorned with signs, hats, argyles, and plaid shirts. Our last class project was the lively Sopho- more Party. W'e leave behind us our first and unforgettable year. uniors The monthly junior Iilfvfwi' kept all three classes informed of junior projects and activities. Voluntary -Iunior chapel and the Junior choir were uniting factors. Suspense, whispers, ring orders, and finally February 4th gave a new mean- ing to Pinocchio. Our Junior Party's Toyland brought to Dana Mother Goose, Uncle Remus, Fan- tasy Land. and W'innie the Pooh. XVe are the Class of 'S7,' . . . and what a class! onunifiecs The Dress Committee, initiating blue shirts. branded almost everyone with an Eastman-produced tag. Be- ing lost among shelves of books was no problem to the Library Committee who found and quieted all! The Hospitality Committee welcomed new girls and satisfied coffee drinkers. Dates, dances, and dining room decorations were syn- onymous with the Entertainment Committee.

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usic On Tuesday afternoons, melo- dies ranging from Brubeck to Beethoven drifted from Bardwell where the Music Club assembled. When flute, voice or piano students performed, the Club gave out printed programs. The varied music and the different interpretations gave enjoyment to the listeners and confidence to the performers. To be or not to be sharp presented no question in the mind of the Music Club! fji'isAaiJeLaPAodian5 The Triskaidekaphobians, though they feared a thirteenth member, had nothing but good pitch and good luck this year. They made their debut at the Senior-Sopho- more Banquet and harmonized through reunion, the Bazaar, dances and Mothers, and Fathers' Days. The extent of their name symbol- ized the extent of their singing- tremendous! Cl'CAe5fVL'l Strike up the band. maestro! The Dana Hall Orchestra, enriched by the presence of two flute quart- ets, played impressively this year. lts Christmas Concert sent us off in jolly spirits. The other concerts were the joint one with Andover, the spring entertainment, and the Ifestival for several nearby schools. Throughout the year the Orchestra certainly hit many a cheery note.