Ensley High School - Jacket Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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14 THE GLEAM we have the lives of the composers and the stories of the opera. These are followed by real selections from the operas, thanks to the Williams Music House, who very kindly lend us the records, and Miss Haggard’s Ford, which brings them out. We are fortunate in having Miss Haggard and Miss Vineyard as our advisers—they make it possible for us to have excellent programs. Miss Haggard takes care of the literary part and Miss Vineyard leads us in the music. We have a very able president and the prompt response of the girls whenever called upon is splendid. Our officers for the semester are: Willie Bell Davis Wynelle Lowery Light D’Albergo Louise Stapp..... LIGHT D’ALBERGO, ’26. .....President Vice-President .....Secretary .....Treasurer ------------o---------- Orchestra The orchestra is another coming feature in Ensley High. Last year we won the loving cup, awarded by the Brown Jewelry Company to the best orchestra in the city. If we continue the work so well started this year that cup is going to stay in Ensley. The orchestra is practicing every day and have been working so earnestly that time has not been taken to elect officers. Nell Lecroy has been selected as pianist, and Paul LaRussa, concert master. Preparation is now being made for the appearance of the orchestra at the Southern Music Conference to be held here January 11th to 15th. MARGUERITE MATLOCK, ’26. ------------o---------- Girls’ Glee Club Rah! Rah! Ree! Who are we? Glee Club, Glee Club Girls, don’t you see? No, we are not going to sing you a song, but instead we are just going to tell you a few things about our club. Of course, our club is one of the finest in Ensley High. We all take part and do our very best. This is why so many girls are anxious to join us. We enjoy the work and look forward to the meeting each Thursday. The following officers have been elected for the club: President, Anna Mary Singleton; Vice-President, Phoebe Andrews; Secretary and Treasurer,

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THE GLEAM 13 Shakespearean Literary Society The Shakespearean Literary Society has grown at a steady pace even from the time that it was first organized until at present it is one of the largest societies in our school. Our prospectus for the semester includes an extensive study of Foreign Countries, their customs and peculiarities. We are striving at all times to accustom ourselves to the correct use of Parliamentary Law and to the making of speeches when called upon. The following boys have been chosen to guide the society for this semester : George Fried lob Harry DeFreese Taft Barber ... Cecil Benton .. .........President .....Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer ..........Chaplain TAFT BARBER, ’26. -----------o--------- Thalian Literary Society Thirteen! Most people consider thirteen a very unlucky number. The Thalians do not. This is our thirteenth year as a Literary Society, but instead of an unlucky year, it is going to be a year of progress. We are attempting an entirely new and different type of study this year, “What is Right With the Movies.” Although we have had only a few meetings this semester we have had some very interesting programs. We are hoping that this will be one of the most successful years in the Thalian history. With our splendid advisers we should make this year stand out. As we grow in years we strive to grow more progressive and beneficial in every way possible. NELL NECROY, ’26. ------------o---------- Valerian Literary Society We, the Valerians, entered our activities this semester with great zest. Many new members have come to our fold to take the place of those lost by graduation. These we welcome with all our hearts. With the co-operation of Valerians, old and new, we are striving for greater success this year than we have ever achieved before. Our meetings are proving interesting and delightful. We are studying the opera, thus making the programs both literary and musical. First,

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THE GLEAM 15 Iris Martin; Publicity Manager, Victoria Davis; Librarian, Evelyn Staggers; Assistant Librarian, Irene Motley. The club recently took part on the program for the Parent-Teachers’ Association. The numbers rendered were: “Thanks Be to God,” “Love Sends a Little Gift of Roses,” by Anna Mary Singleton; “A Winter Lullaby” “To a Hilltop,” by the Girls’ Glee Club. The girls are planning to participate in activities during the Southern Music Supervisors Conference, which meets here the second week in January. They will sing in the chorus of one thousand voices, selected from the boys and girls of the three high schools. ANNA MARY SINGLETON, ’26. -------------o---------- Boys’ Glee Club The Senior Boys’ Glee Club, under the leadership of Mr. Martinson, is having a very successful year. The boys are taking a greater interest in this work than ever before. The thirty-two members of the club are picked from a large number of boys who are taking vocal. The aim of the club is to develop the individual and to take part in public performances. The Glee Club is going to take part in the Southern Music Conference, which will be held January 11th to 15th. They also expect to take part in all High School activities. The following members have been elected as officers for the fall session: Robert R. Hardy Vernon Patrick William Poole .... Taft Barber .. ROBERT R. HARDY, ’26. ..........President .....Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer ..........Librarian -------------o--------- The Band We are fortunate in securing the services of Mr. Brown, a graduate of the Ithaca Conservatory of Music and a pupil of Patrick Conway, as band master. The band is practicing every day. The classes are divided into two groups, those who play brass instruments, and those who play the reed instruments. These classes meet together twice a week for group instruction.