First Chair of America - National Yearbook (Greenwood, MS)

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MR. CANEVA AND CO-WORKERS Mr. Caneva has been the director of the Lockport Township High School Band since 1932. Starting with a 22-piece band, he has developed it into the 150-member organization. Mr. Caneva has studied in Europe, North- western University, Vandercook College of Music, and other places too numerous to mention. Recently he made a trip to Venice, Italy, and there he worked with a famous band. Mr. Caneva is well known throughout the country as a composer of a large number of musical selections. He has been guest conductor on many occasions, is a charter member of the A.S.B.D.A., honorary member of the N.C.B.A., and adjudicator of many contests and festivals. BAND BOOSTERS' OFFICERS JOSEPH DARIN, President MRS. ANGELO DePRA, Secretary RUSSELL NEHLS, Vice President MRS. EVERETT GULLICKSON, Treasurer ERNEST O. CANEVA Mr. Caneva with his assistants, left, HERBERT TATROE, director of the Second Band, and ROBERT HOWELL, who serves as director of the Madrigals and A Cappella Chorus. Mr. Tatroe has been Mr. Caneva's assistant for three years. He was formerly a band member. Mr. Howell, new to Lockport High this year formerly taught at Saybrook High School, Proudly We Present A smiling Ernie displays some of the trophies and plaques awarded his bands through the years. The trophy he holds became the band's permanent prize after being named Best Band three consecutive years at the Harvard, Illinois Milk Festival. The trophy is awarded by the Bowman Dairy Company. Ernie has been Lockport High's band director since 1932 when he began with 22 musicians. Under his masterful tutelage a 150-member organization has developed.

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LOCKPORT SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION STATEMENT It is my belief that Education is life itself, and that school is not merely preparation for life. That each day as the student goes about his work in the school, at home, in music, in athletics, in community activities, or at a part- time job after school hours, he is a living and active member of society. Education is, therefore, a combination of living, learning, and doing. It comes from both books and other experiences. Music is an integral part of this combination. It serves the school and the community by making it possible for all to participate through our bands, orchestras, and chorus- es thus helping to lift the cultural level of our society. We deeply appreciate what contributions are made by musicians, teachers, conductors, and others active in the area of music, for they give so much to each of us. DR. WILLIAM H. BLATNIK Superintendent Lockport Township High School Dr. Blatnik received his Master's and his Doctor's degrees from the Univer- sity of Illinois and his B.Ed. degree from Illinois State Normal University. Although still youthful, he has had a wide range of educational experiences ranging from elementary through high school in administration, and high school through university in teaching. BOARD OF EDUCATION fLeft to Rightzj Mr. Carroll Ward, Mr. William Babich, Dr. William H. Blatnik, Mr. Robert Morse fPresidentJ, Mr. Felix Borio, Mr. Melvin Blogg, Mr. Park Widner. Not Pictured: Mr. John Virklan fAttorneyj, Mr. joseph Bollantino, Mr. Ludwig Bollero. 6

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LOCKPORT, ILLINOIS, HIGH SCHOOL BAND BAND OFFICERS who help guide band activities are Ueft to rightj Amy Staples, Treasurerg Shirley Smith, Vice-Presidentg Sharon Fisher, Sophomore Representa- tiveg Roger Bolattino, President, Mary Ann Becker, Librarian, and Rolin Bolattino, Freshman Representa- tive. Not pictured is Terry Legan who serves as Secre- tary. S111 ' The BAND BOOSTERS headed by officers fleft to rihtj Mrs. Everett Gullicksen, Treasurer, Mrs, Angelo DePra, Secretary, Joseph Darin, President, and Russell Nehls, Vice Presiclentg back the band in all its activities and finance special events such as the trip to the Mid-West Conference. The bangs PROUD GUARD led by Drum jim Kobe includes rightj Shirley Smith, Marilyn Vonch, Patty Sally Shoop, Carol C and Margaret Meadows sor. FIRST ROW fTopj: joe Fabbre, Bill Luebs, Perry Kristich, Jim Abrams, Steve Johnson, Charles Pastore. SECOND ROW fMicldleJ: Levone Pasternak, Caro- lyn Yates, Mary Ann Becker, Darlene DePra, Evelyn Elmore, jane Murray, Amy Staples, Edna Mae Bur- cham. THIRD ROW fBottomQ john Legg, john Billingsley, Charles Roesel, james Pelc, joy johnson, Linda Murphy, Barbara Traylor. Above, BOTTOM ROW: Frank Alberico, Rolin Bolattino, janet Schumann, Roger Bollatino, Bonita Brake, Dan Likar, Al Wason, Judy Stockbar. SECOND ROW: John Darin, Edwin johnson, Ray Mohalick, Bill Grady, jim Drake, Chuck Stanley, jack Diaz. THIRD ROW fTopJ: Bill Holt, Phil Cromer, Merold Yates, Tom johnson, Gary Hish, ' 8