Decatur High School - Ravelings Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

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HIGH SCHOOL BAND OFFICERS Karlann Striker. Phyllis Kraft. Kathryn Edwards D, H, S, BAND The High School Band, composed of sen- iors, juniors, sophomores, freshmen and a few eighth graders, is one organization in D. H. S. which is up and coming, now that we have brand new uniforms. Prior to their arrival, we did not make many appearances because we were not outfitted properly, but now the band members are all ready to participate in out-of-town parades and other events. The band had several dances. Once a year Mr. Sellemeyer gives the entire band, includ- ing those taking lessons, a dinner with everything fit for a king. Oh, yes, we also manage to remember November 3 as the birthday of a certain Albert Sellemeyer, and we also manage First Row: Mr. Sellemeyer. Anna Marie Steury, Kristine Striker. Margene Bauer, Barbara Anspaugh, Kathryn Edwards. Jane Ann Brumley. Medford Smith. Elanor Moser, Helen Baughman, Mary Leitz. Donna Jaberg, Zane Sharp, Don- na Kirchenbauer. Evelyn Rash Second Row: Carolyn Baughn. Anna Jane Craner. Jane Daily, Phyllis Kohler, Colleen Lehman, Everett Hutker, Rose- mary Schwartz, Eddie Mattax, Alice Gunder, Dick Johnson, Barbara Beehler, Connie Hill, Evelyn Gerke, Norma Jean Wilson Third Row: Karlann Striker, Tom Sharp, Dorothy Flaugh, Bob Smith, Colleen McConnell, Phyllis Kraft, Bob Metzger, Dorothy Kohler, Harold Nash, Dora Brunnegraff. Gerald Schultz, George Bair, Margaret Harris, Norma Lammert, Anita Mae Rentz, Jacqueline Warren

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SNAPS An assortment of oddities col- lected in Central America was exhibited during an early as- sembly program and an inter- esting background material was presented by the two gentlemen shown in the picture. The Public Speaking students who participated in the High School Oratorical eliminations. A group of musicians from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music in an interesting assembly program. Mr. Sperandio, the operatic tenor, was ably accompanied by his wife at the piano. Mr. Sperandio also proved to be a very interesting and inspiring speaker. He has no hands. Mr. Morrison was a very ver- satile person. Besides playing many excellent pieces on the harpsicord, Mr. Morrison dressed in costumes of other days and impersonated some of the world ' s great musicians. % - r, f : .. . «S rTr f Mn ' :mr

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to surprise him. Whether it ' s a real sui-prise or not, we still enjoy doing it. May our director have many more birthdays I The High School Band is made up of the older and more experienced members. It presents most of the public performances. However, the Combined Band is standing very well on its own merits. The officers of the High School Band are — president, Phyllis Kraft; vice president, Karl- ann Striker; treasurer, Kathryn Ann Edwards. Officers of the Combined Band are — president. Bob Smith; vice president, Gerald Schultz; treasurer, Don Smith. As a committee of six the officers of both bands were the deciding group for the new uniforms. We are proud of theii ' choice. We wish to express our deep appreciation to the various organizations which made do- nations for the new uniforms. Among the activities of the two bands are playing summer concerts, playing for political rallies, participating in the Calathumpian Parade, Spring Concert at school. Navy Day pro- gram, and above all, playing for football and basketball games and our Sectional Tournament. I should also mention a group of sixteen band members chosen to form the well-known Drum Corps. It is, in a sense, a part of the band, and it does credit to the band. It partici- pates in playing for the tournament and the Spring Review.