Galion High School - Spy Yearbook (Galion, OH)

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THE BAND Smedley takes OH: on the tuba For a big name band he yearns, But if caught while playing swing tunes He'll find that his Professor Byrnes. Although the main project of the Galion High School Band this year was to raise the money for their new uniforms, they can be complimented for finding so much time in which to partici- pate in entertainment projects throughout the school year. Durin the football season the not onl took art in routines at the hi h school ames, g Y ,Y b P I s g , but performed at several Jay-Cee contests, including their last game of the season, when over 2,500 fans watched their intricate maneuvers and heard their peppy martial strains. Two concerts were presented during the year. The first was on February 15, and was pre- sented for the benefit of the band uniform fund. The second program was a uniform apprecia- tion concert presented on May 14, when the band made their first appearance in their new uni- forms. This concert was also a Senior recognition concert, with four senior members, Gene Cronenwett, Paul Schnegelsberger, Don Rhinehart and John Metheany in the solo parts. The sen- iors were presented their letters at this concert. Those receiving letters were: BAND: Gene Cronenwett, Paul Schnegelsberger, Martha Haas, Dorothy Cronenwett, Eve- lyn Sharrock, James Rensch, Betty Smith, Arthur Stockwell, Paul Heiser, Robert Poth, Robert Sampsel and Don Rhinehart. MAJORETTE: Dorothy Prosser. COLOR BEARERS: Martha McManes and Jean Lingo. DRUM MAJOR: John Metheany. The band took part in many parades and festivals, both in town and in surrounding com- munities. The longest, and probably the most enjoyed trip of the season, was the trip to Sandus- ky to take part in the Grape Festival. BAND MEMBERS CLARINETS4Back row, left to right: Gloria Selby, Alice Younce, Patricia Walker, Carolyn Brooks, Virginia Kreps, Dorothy Cronenwett, Betty Kester, Jack Gay, Evelyn Sharrock, Martha Haas, Robert Garver- ick. Front row: James Smith, Willard Chubb, Blair Musselman, James Fendrick, Dorothy Ross, Persis Town- send, Elaine Roop, Marjorie Staub, Kenneth Klockner, Jean Lohr. TRUMPETS-Back row, left to right: John Weithog, Robert Wiener, Franklin King, Clarence Criss- inger, Ellis Swick, Gene Cronenwett. Front row: Paul Schnegelsberger, Glorine Britton, Jean Cowl, Vivian Thatcher, Peggy Smith, Joan Korb. TROMBONES: Barbara Casey, Jean Ulmer, Robert Byrnes, Robert Muth, Betty Smith, Arthur Stock- well, James Rensch. SAXOPHONES: John Metheany, Martha Carol Sharrock, Mary Ann Gleclhill, Earl Dye, Isabelle Cronenwett. FRENCH HORNS: Joan Court, Robert Myers, KVilliam Neff, Dana Harland, Paul Heiser. DRUMS: Robert Timson, Gene Ibach, Byron Musselman, Doyle Post, Shirley Kirtland. BASSES: Robert Sampsell, John Jenkins, Robert Jones. BARITONES: James Angell, Ruby Shook. FLUTES AND WOODW'IND: Junior Heiby, Don Rhinehart, Frances Berting, Joan Spade, PERCUSSION: Grace Huy.