Dearborn High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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l emember ...THE BAND, 24 Remember . . . the spring band concert—the Rec Cross Assembly at the Calvin Theater last fall foi the Scrap Drive—and the music for the draftees-] the strutting majorettes who proudly led the band as they marched through complicated formations a! the half of football games—and the snappy orange and black uniforms in which the band marched, These are but a few of the activities and memories stimulated by the band this year. Remember . . . the orchestra's smooth strains at plays, graduation exercises and Christmas Program —the chorus at the unforgettable Messiah. This hai been a busy and successful year for the Music dd partment, which is under the able direction of Mr. Elmer Hess. The additional burdens of doing the work formerly handled by two teachers, Mr. Ketch- am and Mr. Rider, who are both in the service of the nation's armed forces, add to the credit deserved by our new music director.

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Remember SENIOR PRDM, Remember... the numerous dances in the 1942-43 social season? They ran the gauntlet from the very formal Senior Prom to the well-attended matinee dances, at which jive addicts had their fling. Due to war conditions decorations at all dances were curtailed, but necessity proved to be the true mother of invention, and many ingenious ideas were carried out. Because of difficulties in trans- portation, the J-Hop of the class of '44 differed from last year's by being held in the school auditorium. Popular local dance orchestras furnished music at many dances, while at others, tunes of national dance idols poured from the nickleodeon to delight couples on the crowded floor. 1. The annual J-Hop. Notice the decorative palms behind the band. This dance was particularly outstanding because of unique decorations. 2. This picture was snapped at one of the matinee dances. The Activity Board made it a policy to hold one after- school dance per week. 3. A snapshot of the Annual D, sponsored by the Varsity Club. 4. One of the senior record dances. Take a glimpse at that look of peaceful bliss on Bob Hix's face. 5. Another picture of the Annual D showing three football stars and their dancing partners. Guess who they are. 6. Margaret Wallace and Bob Gregory seemed to be enjoying themselves when this shot was taken. Who's Frank Abar dancing with? 7. A snap of the Grandstand Stomp sponsored by the Hi-Y Club. 26