Georgetown High School - Buffalo Yearbook (Georgetown, IL)

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FESTIVAL CHORUS Forth from the inhabitants of this great citadel of Georgetown High School hath come about one-third of its citizens, one hundred, twenty-five strong, to give forth their voices in song. For lo! in the twelfth month on the sixth day a county festival was to be brought forth in Westville after the traditional manner of bygone years. Here they acquitted themselves with honor and distinction. As time passed, these lovers of music and the arts moved into the second phase of their sojourn in the land of learning. And as the months began to forecast the spring season, they again displayed their talents to all the citizens of the globe who lived thereabout. The Chimes of Spring sounded forth in melodic strains the joys and beauty of the spring season. The sturdy voices of the handsome young men and the lyric beauty of feminine voices charmed the hearts of the listeners. Now, in this fine Company were three maidens of exceptional genius, namely, Udell Wolff. Dorothea Ann Sandy, and Betty Stephenson, who at all times gave their loyal and devoted service to their leader in accompanying this great choir with instrumental harmonies. Sincere devotion to choral art has brought rewards of merit to twenty-five whose names are herewith presented: Harvey Alexander, O. C. Burd, John Paradiso, Billy Colvin, George Ellis, Leonard Gattling, Charles Jones, Bruce Morgan, Donald Naudzius, Joseph Zielinski, Henry Zielinski, Marjorie Brooks, Elizabeth Campbell, Clara Cravens, Jean Dermond, Marjorie Hale, Imojean Hallett, Margaret Reid, Louise Richards, Evelyn Roberts, Hazel Sanders, Lois Sollars, Ruth Trussell, Betty Wells, Doris Wells. 4

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BOTTOM ROW Elizabeth Campbell, Ruth Trussell, Margaret Reid, Virginia Henschen. Catherine Naudzius. Ellen Reagan. SECOND ROW—Miss Hill, Director: George Ellis, O. C. Burd. Russel Gustin, Robert Finney. Udell Wolff, Accompanist. THIRD ROW—Louise Richards, Harrold Pribble, Harvey Alexander, Halbert Alexander, Frank McNeese. Evelyn Tucker. MIXED ENSEMBLE In the spirit of the French troubadours sixteen valiant choristers banded together to blend their voices into the finer harmonies of song. With Udell Wolff as their accompanist, four sturdy basses and four bright tenors matched their rich voices with an octet of maidens whose beautiful soprano and alto tones completed the choir. As each Tuesday evening returned they assembled with their conductress, Aneita Hill, and their manager, Evelyn Roberts, to further their knowledge of the art of music. The hearts of many of life's weary soldiers were gladdened when they sang at the Veterans' Administration Facility. In the gay tones of spring they cheered their audience at the spring festival and even allowed the world to listen in from WDAN. These young people count it their greatest pleasure to carol and sing.

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LIBRARY STAFF STUDENT COUNCIL At the close of school each day, a crowd of students may be seen in the library selecting and checking out books. Our library continues to furnish interesting fiction and non-fiction books, a number of good reference works, and a varied assortment of magazines. During the year l938-'39 the library was operated by twelve girls, which was half the number used in former years. An effort was made to center the responsibility in a few dependable people and thereby achieve greater efficiency. BOTTOM ROW—Elizabeth Campbell. Audrey Fleming. Barbara Kerans, Miss Paul. SECOND ROW—LaVeda Bennett. Catherine Naudzius. Irene Middlemas, Evelyn Tuclcer. THIRD ROW—Betty Johnson, Helen Kocanda. Jean Dermond. Betty Wells. The Council this year was called upon very few times to make decisions for the students, due to the elimination of student programs and general assemblies. BOTTOM ROW—Miss Rees. Faculty Member; Doris Wells. Lucy Jane Neild. President; Mr. Deland, ex officio member. SECOND ROW—June Edmonds. Bennett New-Iin. Horace Payne. Henry Peavler. THIRD ROW—Margaret Woodruff. Dean Patterson. Ralph Neild. Anna Gloss. 24