Glenville High School - Olympiad Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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Band Orchestra and Choral Club THE present Glenville High School Symphony Orchestra and Concert Band was organized in 1927-1928 under the leadership of Mr. Ralph E. Rush. At that time the orchestra had thirty-five members and the band had 28. Now the band has 85 and the orchestra 80. Both organizations have had much success since then. In 1931 the orchestra won the National High School Championship and the band placed fifth out of 48 contestants in the National Championship of 1930. In 1932 the orchestra received the first honor rating and the band received the second in the city contest. In 1933 and 1934 both the band and orchestra received first honor ratings. As a result of this success, these organizations have received widespread recognition. This year, unfortunately, Mr. Rush decided to leave Glenville. His temporary successor, Mr. F. Karl Grossman, the well-known radio director, eminent in Cleveland musical activities, gave a very creditable performance in this year's fall concert. Because he was not able to devote the necessary time to the band and orchestra, Mr. Grossman was compelled to give his position to Mr. Melvin S. Balliett. Mr. Balliett was formerly with the University of Illinois, and under his capable leadership the band and orchestra have bright hopes for the future. The Choral Club GLENVILLE'S Choral Club has, since 1929, been one of the most prominent organizations of its kind in this part of the country. Griffith J. Jones was the first director of the Club, and upon his resignation he was supplanted by Russell L. Gee in 1933. The Choral Club has been given national recognition a number of times. Olen Downs, famous New York critic, has offered favorable comments to the Press concerning the Club. Picked groups of Choral Club students have given programs in the past and have joined larger choruses for special occasions. Each semester, the full chorus presents a WTAM broadcast and gives a concert of finest choral music. Student Council THE Student Council is an organization devised for the purpose of improving school conditions and promoting student government. The members are elected representative from each homeroom. This group sponsored many beneficial projects. Among them are the guard system, the public address system, and the bookstore. In order to secure financial means for the procuring and maintenance of the Council’s issues, activities such as bookstore sales, magazine drives, athletic passes, and dances are provided. An important project, previously mentioned, and just recently sponsored, is the Public Address system, providing amplification of sound in the auditorium. This is an excellent aid for assemblies. Prominent Senior A's in the organization have included Marvin Latter, Alvin Krenitz, Mary Chertkoff, Morris Berkowitz, Helen Rothman, Ruth Weiss, Emma Lieder, James Smith, and others. Both James and Morris have headed important committees during the past semester. Mr. Jacob E. Bahner is the faculty adviser of the Council, and at present David Dolin, Senior B, is president.

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