Ellensburg High School - Klahiam Yearbook (Ellensburg, WA)

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This AND THEY SHALL HAVE MUSIC OF MEN AND MUSIC For the first time in many years the day of the music festival was without the traditional wind. The sun- shine must have entered into the voices of soloists and ensembles because ratings were high. Receiving l's were three ensembles, The Sophomore Sextet, The Boys' Quartet, and The Senior Trio. Also receiving superior ratings were Barbara Harker, Twylla Gibb, Bob Edwards, Coralee McCracken, Elsie Ritter and Angela Welborn. Reaching the 2 rating were soloists Necia Tozer, Kay Short, Herb Kramlich, Sonya john- son, and Laverne Kelly. Receiving a 3 was Josee jordan. The band had a showing of 5 students enter- ed as soloists. Receiving a 1 was june Snodgrass. Virginia Mordhorst Qflutej, Ralph Sires Qclarinetj, Scott Mann ftrumpetj, and Adam Antonopoulos fpianoj, all achieved 2 ratings. The Trumpet Trio and the Clarinet Quartet were also given 2's. GETTING RESULTS WITH SCHOOL BANDS jack Snodgrass The music department received an addition with Mr. Snodgrass, the new band instructor. His ability was proved in the band's performances. He had the band ready to play for the first football game. He brought jazz and comedy marching to our school. He co-operated with yell leaders, song leaders, and the pep club marching unit. Mr. Snodgrass' philosophy of not playing at one pep assembly made the students realize that a musical background seemed indispens- able. Mr. Snodgrass was usually in the music chapel teaching some band, orchestra, or private lessons. J. Barbier, P. Fleming, and R. Mordhorst enterta'ned the typical empty front row basked by a large amount of P.T.A. members. MUSIC . . . IT'S A PLEASURE Edward Camealy In Morgan junior High auditorium the good ol' E.H.S. chorus jazzed that ever lovin' Rock a My Soul! Mr. Camealy's directing was confused at times by the janitors sawing, the stage crew putting up properties, and the cheer leaders and song leaders practicing. The auditorium was as busy as Lincoln Highway. In spite of annoyances Mr. Camealy always managed to bring the chorus through with flying colors. Besides chorus, Mr. Camealy instructed many fine ensembles and vocal soloists. His was the melodious voice of the biggest class room, the auditorium. A th t ' al chorus day as IVIr Camealy told the seconds to Mr. Snodgrass beat out the rhythm of the cIarinet's part for no er yplc - , J. Snodgrass and R. Sires who were Hjazzin' it up a bit. sing louder and the sopranos to stop drowning the others out. page sponsored by the PARENT TEACHER'S ASSOCIATION, They were working for better relations in school. 13

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Joe Kendall looked pleased as KXLE got a bit of feminine charm while Q. Jordan, L. Cunningham, and M. Johnson practiced announcing. YOUR SPEECH AND MINE Miss Ruth Argall Miss Argall was a prominent figure in our speech department, teaching radio, composition, and speech. She instructed the newly required sophomore speech classes and the radio class, and also assisted the graduation speakers. Many speech majors sought the advice of Miss Argall throughout the year. She was always ready to give good substantial suggestions to help her students. Active in P.T.A. and faculty affairs she was a credit to E.H.S. THE ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING VOICE OF AMERICA I will not marry you Philip. Such shocking words! They were heard as the Radio Production Class got underway. With Miss Argall instructing, the class busied themselves for their first program. From the first on the air sign to the last cut cue in May, the programs were outstanding. Such wonderful scripts as The Snow Goose , One Thousand Dol- lars for a Wife, and The Devil and Daniel Web- ster, were produced. The trend was not only dramat- ical, but many musicals and co-operative programs such as safety were also produced. The programs were heard every Thursday night over KXLE. Radio production class practiced fundamentals throughout the year, striving for perfection. FIGHTER FOR PEACE The Voice of Democracy contest was sponsored by the National Broadcasters Association and Chambers of Commerce throughout the United States. The pur- pose of the contest was to make teenagers think about democracy. Any high school student was entitled to enter, providing he told what democracy meant to him. Alfred DenBeste, Charlotte McQueen, Karen Lind, and Geraldine Poland entered the county con- test from E.H.S. and represented Ellensburg admir- ably. Charlotte took third place and Alfred took first. This entitled Al to enter the state finals where with tough competition he placed third. Miss Argall showed V. Emerson and B. Archer the mechanism C. McQueen, A. DenBeste, K. Lind, and G. Poland entered the of fhe IIYPS f'eC0f'd9f'- Voice of Democracy contest and came out with flying colors. 12 This page sponsored by RADIO STATION KXLE, Music, sports, and news each day.

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AUNT HARRIOT'S HOUSEHOLD HINTS . . Bill Stoppenbrink' pointed out the conveniences of the Admiral Miss Snell showed G. Penfield and M. Pennington hoyv to make gun dTemps Refrigerator to F.H.A. girls P. Whitman and M. drapes for the teachers Iunchroom. They had to eat in comfort. am en. THE QUEEN WAS IN THE KlTCHEN Every girl who took home ec. automatically became a member of F.H.A., advised by Miss Snell. The pur- poses of F.H.A. were to promote appreciation and importance of homemaking, to encourage democracy, to work for good family living, to promote interna- tional good will, to provide wholesome entertainment, and to further interest in home economics. The big undertaking in 1953 was the state convention held here. This club, being national, provided much ad- vancement. Two girls, Lorena Quicksall and Marjorie Brooks received superior ratings in a demonstration contest at Mabton, Washington. Art students C. Husted, D. McCauley, M. Snodgrass, J. Erick- son, and M. Berg were shown fine art by Miss Dunstan. YOUR CLOTHES AND PERSONALlTY Ednell Snell Although some fingers were burned and some dishes were thrown in the garbage-can Miss Snell turned out fine eligible specimens for domestic life. She pursued her interest in the home further by being advisor to F.H.A. In her classes Miss Snell covered everything from nuts to soup land that's no liej. The main ideas covered by the home ec. classes were food, clothes, money, and child care. Miss Snell was the only teacher at E.H.S. having enough of the right background and ability to teach Ellensburg's wives of tomorrow. EXPLORING ART Marie Dunstan It took lots of patience and intestinal fortitude to be Miss Dunstan. She had the full-time job of managing five art classes a day. But being Miss Dun- stan she came through with flying colors and no scars. Besides art classes, were her never ending responsibilities as one of the senior class advisors, which covered everything from food to dates to ball decorations to commencement activities to seniors . . . Besides all this Miss Dunstan found time to be a friend and to express her talents in many other ways. 14 This page sponsored by BlI.L'S RADIO AND APPLIANCE, Radio Repairs and Refrigerators.