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

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 prano II—A. Boyd. M. Calabrese. R. Colletti, L. Lippmann. E. Pettis. I Preski, I). Rybski. Ito I—L. Belz, D. Murphy, I). Stellman. W. Wildner. T. Worihey. Ito II—G. Ilachmeister. H. Nelson, G. Neuberger. I. Nordic. M. Retry. 1 Pizzurillt, J. Tudor, I. Vensberg. E. Watson. enor I—J. Charleston, L. Nielsen, P. Qolunga, J. Wildner. Tenor II—A. Seno. W. Smith. W. Simon. Bass I—R. Green, B. Reeves, E. Reid. F. Simon. Bass II—B. Durland, W. McNerney, A. Mueller. A. Myers, R. Pishotta. A. Ruby. H. Zimmerman. Accompanist—1). Turner. Ilf red Ruby, Vincent Niedermeyer, Edward Ruff, Demond, Harry Papadakis, and William Strouse. Mr. Villiam Mitchel, Robert Simonson, Mary Elizabeth Krieger, director.

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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

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“I’ig-Hearted Herbert and Shirtsleeves, both three-act comedies, were presented by the Senior and Junior classes respectively. I nder the direction of Miss Emma La Porte and with the able support of Mr. Hackett and Mr. Rerucha, these plays resulted in a tremendous success. Joseph Lisizzo should also be commended for bis excellent service behind scenes. The Masque and Whig Club, under the advisor.shi]' Miss Emma La Porte, has given a large portion of time toward the assembly programs. Another fraction Leyden’s dramatic talent is devoted to debate, and inn: the guidance of Miss Murphy, lias also profited by th. year's work. The title of the “Most Industrious Organization in : School must be given to the Leydenite Paper Staff. W 28