East Leyden High School - Eagle Yearbook (Franklin Park, IL)

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limns, II. Johnson, (I. Festi, Karl Winkcl. Edward Ruff. Angelo Chiarilli. FRENCH' HORNS—1). Turner, M. Fritz, K. Metzdorf. I). Latoria. R. Nelson, 1. Mmlgett, L. Miller. BARITONES A. Sanders. 1). Schoberg, R. LaPresti. TROMBONES -( . Matthews, C. llerinstrom, M. J. Neilscn, M. Lueth, M. Enger, F. Stretch. STRING BASS I. Kaclilcr. BASSES V. Nietlerineycr. R Miller. I.. Nielsen, F. Greaves. DRUMS -II. Papadakis, F. Stein, J. McGrath, VV. Jensen, W. Wassmund, W. Mitchell, II. Hansen, E. Mitchell. BASSES- I.. Crysler, C. Hunier, M. Itnblcr, J. Kaehlcr. (). Matthews, A. Mvers, V'. Niedermaver, M. Retry. E. Watson. M. Wilson. CLARINETS I.. Cundiff. H. Grabct. II. Mmlgett. E. Rohlfcs. I . Schulze. FLUTES A. Boyd, I.. Helwes. M. Lundum. OBOES I. Matthews. M. Reed. TRUMPETS K Kirkwood. E. Ruff. G. Robertson. E. Winkel. HORNS M. Fritz. I.. Metzdorf, J. Mmlgett. I). Turner. DRUMS—J. McGrath. H. Papadakis. F. Stein. MUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC! The band, orchestra, chorus, and dance band prove that Leydenites are musically inclined. With enviable records in every division, the conductors and their organizations are to be commended for the fine records (and recordings) they have brought to Leyden which are well known to the musical world. I JAM) First place honors at the district and second at the state contest as well as first honors in the American Legion Youth Convention contest were some of the laurels presented to Mr. Krueger and our eighty-live piece band. Rated as the best class B organization in the state and one of the best marching bands in the country, hive of its musicians successfully traveled through the district, state, and national solo contests. In the national contest Vincent Xicdermeyer was accorded first place, Laurabelle Farver received a two plus rating, Roland Kirkwood a second, and Olwen Matthews and Dolores Turner received third place rating. Aileen Boyd and Dolores Turner earned second place in the national student director competition. W ith musicians like these stu dents, the band has had occasion to travel some six hundred miles to demonstrate its ability. ORCHESTRA Mr. Stark and the sixty-five members of the orchestra have had a busy and mentor able year. The highlight of its 1938-39 session was the winning of first honors in sight reading and second honors in concert playing at the district contest, March 31. Included in the year's program were the presentation of two home concerts and performances at both the junior and senior class plays.

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CLARINETS—H. Mudgett. L. Cundiff, E. Rohlfes, B. A. Grabcr, M. St'tc: , A. Mueller, I . Schulze. T. Michels. K. Cramer, I.. Farver, (i. Hachmeister, L. Kirmse. E. Watson, R. Hedlund, V. L Sherry 15. Strickland, J. Thilges. V. Orrick. I). Tliew, M. Retry, L. Gregory. E. Henry. BASS CLARINETS—S. Carlino, L. Imbler. BASSOON H. Nelson. ALTO CLARINET—S. Gilbert. FLUTES—A. Boyd. M. I.undum. L. Helwes. R. ('miner. ALTO SAX V. Strouse. A. Ruby. K. Latoria, J. Tiffin, J. Tudor. Simonson, E. Evans. P. Loqucrcic. A I’asqtiali. TENOR SAX— H. Nohr. OBOE—M. Reed. I. Matthews. CORNETS R. Kirkwood G. Robertson, M. Casino. V. Amling, R. '• (Concert C )rch ed trci FIRST VIOLINS—T. Carncsciali. M. Deniond, L. Farver. B. Ilillemever, R. Naum oft, M. Sieger. ’. Warner, J. Wildncr. SECOND VIOLINS V. Br tt. B. Clark. 1. Hansen. B. Surak, M. Weigaml, T. Worthey. VIOLAS C. Ellstrom, F. I'abric, M. Folkerts, R. Lynch, 1. Stemmier. C. Terpstra. CELLOS .M. Austin. S. Brott. R. Drury, H. Stellman. II. Zimmerman. TROMBONES—C. Hcrmstrom, M. T. Neilsen, PIANIST—M. Michel. Deike. M. A. Godar, O'Connell. F. Stretch. Du rland. V. 1-orenri F. Simon.

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CHOIR Leyden is particularly proud of the record the choir of 1938-39 has attained. To prove their superb quality they entered their first district contest on April 1. and succeeded in taking first honors which entitled them to enter the state contest at La Salle. Illinois, on April 2') where they won second place. The organization was well represented in solo work with Lois Dork and Verna Am-ling singing soprano; Ida Vensberg, alto, and Alfred Mueller, bass, two of which were awarded first place and two second place. Two representatives of this group were also sent to Urbana, Illinois, as participants in the All-State Chorus. Consisting of fifty-seven members the choir demonstrated its accomplishments at several public concerts, the most outstanding of which was the Christmas Concert. The high-spot” of this program enlisted the combined talents of the choir and orchestra in a rendition of Christmas Carols and closed with the Hallelujah chorus from Handel’s “Messiah. orud . . . Soprano I—V. Amling. I.. Itork. S. Collins, !•'. Federice, H. Hillcmeycr, K. James. A. Marzulla, L. Nonlie, It. Walters, M. Wilson. DANCE BAND The Dance Band composed of twelve members has become known as one of the most noteworthy organizations of our school. In an effort toward excellence we find that a number of its members have been graduated (musically) to a very commendable position in the music world. Mary Elizabeth Demond and Mary Ann Reynolds, both former members of this organization, are now playing in well reputed dance orchestras. Under the guidance of Mr. Krueger these entertainers have afforded many people with excellent entertainment. Besides donating their services to the various class parties and other social affairs of tjy school, they have succeeded in providing a small income for the organization by various performances. This group, known as the Maroon Mas-teros, is constantly growing in popularity. There is a continuous demand for their services, and no doubt a bright future is in store for them. Dance Orchestra Laurabelle Farver, Mildred Reed, Olwen Matthews, Roland Kirkwood, Gerald Robertson, Herman Nohr, 26