Davis Vocational and Technical High School - Beacon Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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Wm M429 - J' L15,1f.lA27 K!! Ko., . f 'X gf -XG A XXQ -n V If FRONT HOW S Solla, T Siovinski VI Duffy M, Peskin, W, Cwlowacki, E Nyland, P. Vietley, G Hadley, U. Lonl G Cfak l ltcmlrley l' lXllV'l'i.1Il lvl Wells I liolwris SHCOND RCW li Kyaetc L Davis lf Dafman R. Randall, L Chipman, L. Miller, C. Bos, R Iiiamond K liay, T' Zarnosky I Koster, W Staal L P1:ls,l lloomiyk ll Glawacki N l'l'llliiU ROW H Iolinson, L Scott, ll Nelson, R Covey, H Krzylcwa, R Nelson N. Boist,I Wilson Il liurcly ll Cozy, B Zaznoski, J fl Elve, H Wlest FOURTH ROW. A. Kizylcwa H Ltantema, Rvliowrack W Sucliowolec, M Sweets I Van Wingerclen, L, Hittenliciise W. Hlilf, lvl. Bvle D Stank, lvf. Faasse, H Willems, ll llelder L. Davis, G, Czerew, A. Wall. Rat-of-Tat-Tat, Boom, Boom, TECH BAND! As the Beacon went to press the band was again preparing the final touches on the numbers that were to be played in the Annual Spring Concert. No efforts that would make the I44 performance surpass all others have been spared. ln spite of the fact that Uncle Sam and the armed forces have called some of the best players -from many sections, Tech can boast of having one of the finest bands in many a year. When one stops to consider that at the time Mr. Davis came to Tech in l926, there were only seven members in the band, and today the concert band numbers 60 players and is nearing its goal of a perfect symphonic band, he will realize how far it has advanced. There are also l25 junior band mem- bers who are Working hard daily to fit themselves for a berth in some section of the concert band. Again, as of other years, the band has had a full schedule of appearances, including civic parades, football games, assemblies, the colorful joint Christmas program, the senior play, and to top it off, the Annual Concert, Commencement, and Class Day exercises. Hard work has found its compensation in fun and companionship never to be forgotten by the girls and boys taking instrumental music at Dear Old Tech.

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.gfJC W CEI wr FHONI' ROW: M. Rudnick, M. L. Taylor, I, Meengs, L. Smith, M. Wells. SECOND ROW: M, Hoogesteger, Mr. Packard, coachg D. Iohnson. The Debate Team under the direction of Mr. Packard was very enthusiastic in their program of activities. Four regular debates had been planned on the subject, Resolved, That Some Form of League ot Nations Should Be Established After the War. Two of these debates were carried out, and two were cancelled. Along with these regular debates, many practice debates were held. Iohn Meengs, the star debater, made many of the practices and regular debates thrilling and interesting. Along with the hard work in preparing these debates, the team had a very enjoyable season. :M ?, O-, .3 FRONT ROW: M. L. Taylor, Miss West, coach, B. Grooters. SECOND BOWL B. Farnham, W. Wright. The 1944 F01'enSiCS contestants worked hard and long to prepare themselves for the annual con- test which was held at Iunior College on April 14. Working on oratory, Beverly Grooters wrote her own declarnation entitled, Women at War, which won fourth place. Mary Lou Taylor presented the read- ing, White Lilacsf' by Leota Hulse Black, and was in third place. Bob Farnham delivered The Bell is Ringing by Nicholas Murray Butler. Wayne Wright prepared himself for extempore speaking through study ot current magazines, but illness prevented him from being present at the contest. Miss West coached the group. 37