Danville High School - Medley Yearbook (Danville, IL)

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Early December brought the first big snow. A Cappella entertained with a Christmas program December cmd january . . . ushered in the winter season. The first heavy snow fell on December 12. Seniors were kept husy preparing for College Board exams. Christmas brought a festive mood to DHS. NVith the tree in the north hall, the other Christmas decorations and activities, one could not forget that it was the Yule season. The Dramatic Club held its annual ban- quet to welcome home its alumni, and The Christmas tree decorated the north hall. Miss Legg directed carols around the Christmas tree. I'uf1r 'I'n'rI:'r Pat Richter and Mrs. Rewerts sold holly for Girls' Club.

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A Cappella harmonixed af Fall Concert. Senior Orchestra featured several numbers for Carolyn, Sue, and Carol sang with lhe program. The 18th Annual Fall Concert was pre- sented on November 16 with two hundred music students pa1'ticipating,. The Senior Orchestra played selections from Beetho- ven, Brahms, and Tchaikovsky. A Cappella Choir and Euterpeans sang eleven num- Freivogel tipped off the basketball season against Gibson Cily. the Choir as an accompaniment bers to make the musical program com- plete. Organ and piano numbers high- lighted the fine evening of entertaimnent and the DHS Majorettes were also featured in this scction. VVith the end of November, the DHS basketball team had swung into action. The third month of the 1956-57 school year had passed before we realized it. Peggy, Susan, AI and Darla packed clothes for the Hungarian relief box 'F' z , M WNW' 329 r. K lin Ili 411 he M'

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Semester end brought discussion about grades. many other clubs observed the season with parties and celebrations. The Music department entertained the school with two Christmas assemblies. The Senior Orchestra members presented a pro- gram of Christmas songs. The A Cappella choir sang many infrequently heard carols. VVith the recessional Angels from the Realms of Cloryf' the students were dis- missed for the holiday. January brought a sigh of relief as the first semester ended. A busy registration day was made easier for the teachers by Student Council members who served coffee and cokes. The talent assembly was highlighted with much new talent. As the month drew to a close, the jitterbug Ball was held in Boys' Cym. The Jitterbug Ball attracted many students. January registration was a busy time for both faculty and students. Jerry and Mary Lou danced to the Portuguese Washer Woman on the talent assembly. Page 7l1lil'f!'t'7!