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

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CHOIR I lu choir consisting of 51 members can well be proud of its accomplishments. To start the year's activities, a combined concert of the orchestra and chior was given on December 12. I he next public appearance was made when the annual singing of uletide carols resounded throughout the school as the group filled the corridors with the season's spirit. Ida Yensberg, Naomi Clark, and Alfred Mueller were the representatives sent to the All-State chorus at I rbana. November 3. On April 6. Bet tv Johnson and the All-State choristers entered the state solo contest at De Kalb. Bettv Johnson received first, which enabled her to participate in the National Solo Contest held at Battle Creek. Michigan, and the others received second place ratings. The Choir practiced diligently for the state contest held at l)e Kalb. April 20. where it received second place rating, and ended the year's activities with another successful orchestra-choir concert on May 3. The choir medal which is presented to the year's outstanding member, was earned b Ida Vensherg. Top Rou-: K. Pkttis; II. Bih ii ki ; A. Ciiiarkli.i; J. Wildnkk; W . Simon; R. Grkknk; . McNkhnky; R. Marx; K. Schkitlkr; A.Muki.i.kh; K. Kolzk; A. Riba; B. J. Watson; Rout 3.-—M. Simon; IS. Johnson; I Prbski; J. Tudf.h; J. Tiffin; G. It achm bister; N. Clark; K. M atmim I. Yensberg; S. Salce; 1). K nicker; A. Thbodasakis; Rote2.- I). Turner; L. Lippmann; VI. Robertson; M. Cutler; J. Simek; R. IIobppner; II. Nelson; ft ft ii.i»nkh; K.Witort; M. Napoli; M. Wilson. Mr. Stark; Rote I.—I). Stkli.man; F. Principe; ( . Caputo; ft. Callfas; N. L. Shekra; P. Chiarklli; K. K a riazopolous; I. Nohde: F. Feoerice; L. Smith; A. Barzano. Not Pictured:—R. Mullins; S. McKkon; VI. Blikle.

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COR .NETS FRENCH HORNS l)RI MS P. Schulze H. Kirkwood 1). Turner F. Charleston . Mil F.I.I.ER E. WlNKBL R. Nelson H. Papadakis E. Cramer (i. Robertson J. Mcdgktt . Vi ASSMl'ND G. IIachmkister E. Ruff L. Mili.ek W. Mitchell M. Stitbs J. Reed H. Greene F. Stein H. Hkdlund M. K 'ivo (r. ScHOBERG IL Hanson L. klRMSE A. ClIIAKELLI E. Mitchell . Sherry H.Johnson BARITONES J. Watson N. Sen 1 EH HORN H. Williams II. Sanders W.Jensen 1). Them . Am lino I). Sciiobbrg HASS VIOLIN I). Phillips 1). Discii R. LaPhksti 1). Reach G. Goebel E. Orback l. Petra P. Orkick E. McNkrnhy K. Sanders E. Watson L. Drapers H. Harrison S. Schmidt FLUTES CLARINETS (I. Gillespie G. Fbsti L. IIelwbs H. Crabek R. Strh ki.and R. Cramer E. Rohlfks I). 1H Pi is P. Rp.rucha A. Hi by H. Trbssi.hr R . J A K K A I). Rl BY E. Ilnir SAN AP1IONKS J. Tiffin T. Michels A. Pasajuale IV I nul ERclO TENOR SAX II. Noiih (I. Mmii.kh THOMHONKS F. Stretch C. Hernstrom M. Nielson M. Kngeu OHOF.S I. Matthews M. Sr.m uK HASS CI.AHINKT I. Imiu.f.h H. Skinnkh AI .TO CLARINETS S. G It.BERT Ten cars ago. a sixteen piece band was organized with Mr. Stark as director and Mr. Krueger as his assistant. However. due to the ever increasing development of the music department and the school as a whole, Mr. Kruger became sole director of the hand when Mr. Stark took over the orchestra and choir six years ago. B 1940, this widel -known band numbering 100 with the twirlers received an invitation to j la at the New York World’s l air. new svstem was introduced with the idea of strength ening the hand. It provided entree to onl the district eon test for the entire band, but enabled soloists to participat in the National Contest in Michigan. Roland kirkwoo Harvey Sanders, and Florence Stretch won national rating! plus lirsts: as did the trumpet trio, Roland kirkwooi kdward RulT. and Jeannette Reed, while Delores Turne Shirley Smith. Karl Vi inkel. and Donald Ruh receivt first in State competition. For his outstanding wor Roland Kirkwood received the hand medal. s a fitting close to a ery successful vear. two menu able concerts were given in the school auditorium; one March 8. ami a second on Mav 28 sot. lists Standing- R. k wood; J. Hr. mi; Hi pf. Soalril F. Stwkti B. Johnson; I). NKR; II. Sanimkv

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ORCHESTRA Twelve ears ago Mr. Stark conducted a concert orchestra which numbered 12. The organization constantly grew until 1937 when, at its peak, the orchestra received 2nd division in the National Contest held at Columbus, Ohio and first division in sight-reading. t present, the orchestra is under Mr. Krueger's direction and he is working hard to rebuild the organization which has had to stand competition with the popularity of the hand and its tours. This rehabilitation program is based upon diligent summer school work for grammar school students and second orchestra sessions for high school beginners. The orchestra showed its ability to great advantage in two concerts presented, with thechoir.on December 12. and on May 3. Delores Turner was awarded the orchestra medal. DANCE ORCHESTRA The Dance Orchestra began its career in 1936 with I I members and since that time has grown to IT players having such properties as uniforms, music stands, etc. purchased with funds raised by playing on v arious occasions. These Maroon Maestros instituted a regularly scheduled practice period this year during which modern rhythms were studied and recordings which were then compared to the style and intonation of great orchestras— were made. The music of this organization was enjoyed at school functions and by benevolent groups outside of the school. The establishment of a name for themselves, the procuring professional starts in the music world for former members, the securing of jobs for orchestras of graduate students continue to be the goal toward which Mr. Krueger ami his Dance Band ever strive. Ut mi.i J. W I I.DN EH B. llll.I.EMEYEH l. DuRI.AND B. Surak It. N At MOKK V. Bkott T. Worthy A. Cod ah B. Kirkwooo A. Chiarelli J. CHARLESTON K. Fultz M. Lopcken I . Sell AKKKKH M. W I I SON VIOLA K. Lynch M. Folkkkts C. Ei.lstrom y. Patu M. Robertson ORCHKSTK CELLO V. aRnek I). Stki.i.man yt. Austin It. Sanders It. Mionskk BASS F. ATSON M. Petra C. IluiNKH IL I l HI.AND Tt BA It. Miller OKI MS W. WlTCIIKLI. W . W ASSMI Nl B. IIanskn B. Jenson THOMBONES C. Hernstrom F. Stretch IIOHNS I). Turner J. Mudcrtt L. Miller I . Chiarki.li FLITE L. 11 EL WES H. Cramer OBOE Ivy Matthews CLARINET B. (fRahkh D. Ruby TRt | PET E. It I KK J. Reei» 1 1 No M. Michels II AS soon M . J. II AKDKKSON I HI MPET It. Kirkwood K. W INKKL (i. Robertson DRt MS II. Pakadakis . W ASSMI ND It. II ANSON DANCE ORCHKSTK VIOLIN B. llll.I.KMKYKH M. Dl HI AND B. Si R AK SAX APIIONE II. Nohr J. 'Pipkin T. VIICHEI.S A. Ruby PI NO M. Michels S. Smith TROMBONE C. Hernstkom F. Stretch BASE E ATSON Tl BA L. Nielson DIRECTOR Mr. Kkukcer