Fremont High School - Black And Gold Yearbook (Fremont, NE)

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I Simultaneously a whistle from the drum maiorette, a cymbal crash, and the band kneeled in a shamrock lor- mation. Seven versatile girls lrom the high school orchestra constitute the stem. while the remainder of the Irish symbol was composed oi band mem- bers. This was only one of the products oi the industrious leader and group. fContined from page 182 ber of the organization responded with much enthusiasm to Birthday ceremonials. How it was discovered that a member was celebrating his birth was always a mystery. The procedure in carrying out the greeting differed depending on whether it was to be in honor of a girl or boy. For a girl the playing and sing- ing of Happy Birthday sufficedg for a boy it was a much larger celebration. His buddies, after finding a cello paddle or any small loose two by four, congratu- lated the honored one with one gentle tap for each of his growing years, When the first semester ended and newcomers were to be admitted, it was decided that they should have an initiation, just a small initiation. The only requirement was becoming a personal slave for a week to all the officers. To carry a flute and tuba was found to be comparatively simple after a few attempts. With the enthusiasm and intense inter- est shown by junior high and grade school students it is quite apparent that the band will maintain their high stand- ards omong high school bands for years to come. Even if they weren't wearing the chevrons. one would have little difficulty in classifying this group. Pictured. leit to right. lirst row. they are: Shir Lee Boggs. Iackie Dunker. Claudine Hoppel. 'Kay Carlson. Betty Roessler: second row. Dick Larsen. Bob Olsen. Don Diers. lack Cowan. Leo Schmidt. Iohn Carlson. LeRoy Peterson. Bob Peterson. and Bill Hall. Personality. loyalty. and instrumental ability are characteristics which these officials possess. Page 21

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lContinued from page 181 the brass sextet: Bob Petersen, Bob Ol- sen, lohn Carlson, Dick Larsen, Lois Ellen Wilmer, and Ted Daehnkeg clarinet trio: Leo Schmidt, lack Cowan, and Pat Miller, trombone quartette: Dick Larsen, lohn Carlson, lames Matson, and Paul Dyke- mang cornet quartette: Bob Olsen, Bob Petersen, Hlan Crandall, and Bob Shaw, Cornet sextet: Bob Olsen, Qian Crandall, Bob Shaw, Bob Petersen, Syvia Krasne, and Bob Reed, drum quartette: Doris Lang, Bob Bailey, Margaret Faye Hefley, and Don Gayton. The two soloists for the band were Leo Schmidt and Dick Larsen. Doris Lang, Emil Roy, Bob Olsen, lackie Dunker, and Dick Larsen were chosen to represent the Fremont band in the elev- enth annual clinic, held in Lincoln, No- lt there was any music group of which MRRGRRET FHYE HEFLEY wasn't a participant, the reason did not lie in the lack of talent. In the Band K2, 3, 41 her instrument was drums. In Dance Band KZ, 3, 41 she was mater of the keys, in orchestra it was string bass, while both voice and piano were advantageous to her in R Cappella Choir K41. Margar-et Faye did not confine herself to music alone, for she joined Y-Teens KZ, 3, 41, Dramatics K41 and Pep Club KZ, 3, 41. Flfter a year at Midland College, she will finish in the Iulliard School of Music. IOYCE E. NELSON, a Midland prospect, was a typical high school student who showed enthusiasm and pride in a variety of organ- izations. Y-Teens KZ, 31, Student Librarian K41, Student Council K31, Band KZ, 3, 41, Rustler Typist K41, and Pep Club KZ, 31 records verify the stat-ement. Overcoming his shyness, ROBERT GEORGE OLSEN was elected vice-president KZ1, of Hi-Y K3, 41, president of Student Council K41, and captain of Band K41. H trumpet protege, Bob rated a superior in the National Music Contest when in the eighth grade. Dance Band KZ, 3, 41, Band KZ, 3, 41, Orchestra KZ, 41, Music and Small Groups KZ, 3, 41, Pep Club KZ, 3, 41, and Intra- -mural KZ, 3, 41 completed his extra curriculum. With mechanical ability ROBERT REED is going to prove his aptitude by starting a bus- iness of his own. Band KZ, 3, 41, Orchestra KZ1, Small Groups K41, Swimming KZ, 3, 41, and work- ing for his father fifth and sixth periods com- pleted Bob's school day. With mathematics and science majors, hum- orous IHCK TOOLEY plans to attend Colorado Hefley Nelson Olsen Reed Page 20 vember 21-Z3. Hfter two and one-halt days of rehearsals, the clinic band was prepared to play in the final concert. Mr. Harold Bachman, of the Chicago band, was guest conductor. The six selections were March, Trombone King by King, Gulmant's Choral March and Fugue, Minerva Overture, composed by the guest conductor of the clinic orchestra, De Rubertis, Bacto's Prelude and Chorus from Mefistofelef' Long's Lincoln Lyric Overture, and Sousa's march, The Gla- diator. The thrill and experience of bee ing a member of such a band was not temporary for each participant took back new knowledge to be used by their own organizations. I Then of course there was the more serious aspect ot the band. Every mem- Blending their tones, the cornet sextet, Bob Olsen. Ted Schmidt, Syvia Krasne, Bob Shaw, Hlan Crandall, and Bob Petersen, blew circles around other high school competition. The com- bination appeared before several civic affairs. U. Having sports and music interests, lack participated in Track KZ1, Reserve Football K3, 41, Golf K3, 41, Intramural KZ, 31, and Band KZ, 3, 41. He was also a member of Hi-Y KZ1 and Stud-ent Council KZ, 31. rf... Tooley

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The personnel of the 1947 symphony orchestra were: left to right. iirst row. Breese. Rogers. Boggs. Dicus. Beverly Pearson. Motter: second row. Murphy. Sudman. Peterson. Tellman. Schmidt. Cowan. LeRoy Petersen. Dunker. Krasne. Loftis. Ramona Pearson. Stenteld. Kallstrom: third row. Beth Olsen. McKennan. Dahl. YMPHO IC OPHI TICATIO by CLAUDINE HOPPEL '47 lf it's music you like in the form of strings, then it's the Fremont High School Symphony Orchestra for you. This outstanding organ- izations aim is to produce music that pleases, and lead by an excellent director who's hep to music and makes hard work easier with his sense of humor behind the baton, they have achieved their aim. In turning the pages of memories of this year's orchestra activities, one recalls fun- filled parties, energy-packed picnics, stimu- lating companionships, heady competition in both contests and clinics, and the satisfaction of playing in a group that is rated superior. Nebraska State Music Clinic at Lincoln i was the first big event on the year's pro- gram. Nine students, loan Picker, violin, Edith Cfrowcock, Margaret Faye Hefley, and Beth McGath, bass, Rosemary Motter, Bev- erly Pearson, cello, Ramona Pearson, viola, Ianet Peterson, violin, Emil Roy, bassoon, were privileged to attend, and all were as- signed chairs according to their ability to play. Under the direction of Nicholas DeRu- bertis, conductor at the Kansas City, Mis- souri, Conservatory of Music, the F.H.S. rep- resentatives truly benefited from the three days of concentrated effort. Each year, weeks of diligent practice are directed toward preparation for the District ll Music Contest. Because of the limited num- ber of contestants which each school is al- lowed to enter, Mr, Olsen has decided to alternate the instrumental groups each year. Small groups and soloists will be chosen from the band this year and the orchestra next. The senior orchestra members will take with them nostalgic memories of 1946-47. The last chord will close the happy days of being a member of the Fremont High School orchestra to become a part of an un- forgettable past. Those who remain will as- sume the difficult task of filling the vacent chairs left by those who have graduated. Working with Walt to make the or- chestra a success were tive efficient and versatile officers. Pictured above are Edith Growcock. vice-president: Rosemary Motter. president: Ramona Pearson. secre- tary: Ioan McKenna:-i and Gloria Pruyn. librarians.