Edison High School - Reflector Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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GIRLS GLEE CLUB abeee a ais = = e : E Against Wall: Mary Simmons, Pat Webster, Sally Spees, Pat MeCoy, Marceline Willis, Marg aret Rowan, Barbara Squibb, Marjorie Martin, Bonnie Bock, Joan Frank, Dorothy Nicoletto, Janet Higgins, Mary Janci. Middle Row: Doris Mahaffey, Phyllis Pinnell, Florence Ralston, Mary Derencinovich, Jean Mackay. Front Row: Lola Hann, Betty Elrod, Carmen Mesas, Mildred Gorney, Fhyllis McCord, Phyllis Jordan, Mildred Curtis, Miss Feather- Director. Since the beginning of time, music has played an important part in the daily life of man. Music depicts emotional satisfaction in its expression of one's own pent-up mood. This is the reason the Girls' Glee Club is always happy while singing. The Girls' Glee Club, one of the oldest organizations at Edison, began in 1933. This group has progressed through the years under the direction of Miss Feather and now has 25 active members. The officers are: President, Barbara Squibb; Vice-President, Betty Zlrod; Secretary, Phyllis Pinnell; and Treasurer, Joan Frank. In looking back over the program for the school year, the girls can remember many enjoyable activities, such as: the Stephen Foster program for the Kiwanis Club} the thrilling moment when they sang Dusk On the Prairie over the radio, the gaily decorated boxes the girls had made for the Box Social, and the Spring Frolic with all its gay festivity. Miss Feather and both of the Glee Clubs are looking forward to next September when there will be a class hour during the day for vocal music. Participation in group singing brings a satisfaction and a pleasure that can only be gained through this form of enjoyment.

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r3 a et First Row: Dale Benson, C harles Schwuchow Bill Hjerpe, Gordon McLaughlin. Second Row: Richard Shultz, Kenneth Talmadge, Bob Deal, Howard Forsberg,Joe Ora Mitchell, Miss Feather - Proctor. Third Row: James Shaw, Joe Mladenik, Director. Re oe The organization of an Edison Boys’ Glee Club was the out-growth of the 1944 Minstrel Show. The boys meet, on Mondays, after school, of their own volition. At Christmas the boys joined the girls in singing carols in'the corridors, and by this same cooperation they made the Box Social a big success. The club participated in the school broadcast over w.J.0.B. on March 22, and in Edison's j commencement on June 14. The following boys were elected to office: President, Howard Foresberg; Vice-President, Joe Mladenik; and Secre- tary-Treasurer, Gordon McLaughlin. Although the club 4s small, the 4nterest and spirit are high. The boys have attempted some worthwhile music and have tain that the organization will ; worked diligently. It is cer continue to grow and attain even greater accomplishments in the future. tf vf

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oo - LEG ee oe eS GIRL RESERVES rr Bh er . om First Row: Doris Mehaffey, Margaret Rowan, Carmen Mesaés, Sarah Heifsacre, Girlie McDermott, Betty Talmdge, Georginia Clifford, Lorraine Deller, Betty Waters, Mery Messey, Isabell Sharp, Helen Pere, Shirley De St. Jean, Hallie Shinnemean, Barbera Orndorff. Second Row: Miss Devies- Sponsor, Sally Spees, Phyllis Pinnel]., Phyll is Jordon, Dolores Kubacki, Done Villiems, Betty Davie, Alice Gut, Donna Hansen, Enid Fiecher, Lillian Pera, Mary Derian, Betty Grahem, Victoria De St.Jean, Rosalie Sassano, Carol Richards, Beatrice Crider, Rose Marie Lax. Third Row: Pat McCoy, Joan Frank, Anna Georgieff, Betty Elrod,Mercia Berry, Dorothy Nico- letto, Marceline Willis, Mildred Curtis, Bonnie Bock, Betty Dgy, Pat Webster, Florence Ralston, Barbera Squibb, Dorothy Erickson, Helene Johnson, Marjorie Papnes, Mery Stratton, Merjorie Adems. Last year it was decided that Edison School, like other Gary schools, should have ae Girl Reserve group. Miss Davies, chosen sponsor, contacted in terested girls and started a chapter which was named the Y-Hi. The girls elected Joan Frank, as the first president; Lorraine Deller, vice-president; Mery Derian, secretary; and Mery Massey, treasurer. At that time the club hsd only about 35 girls; this year it has grown to 65 members, which is only 10 less then their constitutions] limit. The girls mve a sociul meeting once a month at the YWCA, in addition their weekly business meetings at school. Activities include such affairs as the theatre party, scavanger hunt, and the Mother's Day tea. The Girl Reserves are not only interested in social activities, but they are doing their pert for Uncle Sam by meking scrap books for hospitalized servicemen. Last year they worked, also, as tray girls et the Methodist Hospital. The spirit of this club, as manifested in its beginning years, promises eé sponsorship of many more profitable projects. Girlie McDermott, Corr.Secr; Barbara Squibb Betty Flrod, Rec. Secr3 Lillian Pera, Treasurer President Betty Talmadge, Vice-Pres. — = z Lat Ww We ee f