Grand Rapids Community College - Olympian Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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First Row, L. to R. - Bob Lignell, James Goldammer, Jake Hansen, Andy Hanson, Herbert Thurston, Doris Reynders, Jack Frey, Robert Van Allsburg, Stephen Blatchly, Bob Gosling, Alex Bul. Second Row, L. to R. - Elizabeth Gounos, Accompanistg Barbara Peterson, Lillian Church, Elaine Cook, Josephine Stilwell, Mildred Timmer, Lorraine Willer, Elizabeth Van Allsburg, Gertrude Vanden Basch, Margaret Waltz, Helen Norton, Marcia Saur, Norma Hillman, Marjane Irish. Third Row, L. to R. - Earl Kittl Harr Booth I a W a D th B d J K ll h le, y Q, m e ver, oro y aren se, eanne e ar, Mart a Thomas, Verna Ogden, MariJane Bird, Gloria Freeman, Barbara Watson, Dagmar Carter, Elizabeth Mason, Kathryn Klein, Bob Maitner. hoir From Classical to Gilbert and Sullivan the Choir, under the dancing baton of instructor Robert Wing, have sung their way successfully and brilliantly through the past school year. That good music is improved by a good choir has been proved by the versatile top-flight performances given by our organization this season. In the Fall the Choir sang over the radio, giv- ing a half hour of good music including some spe- cial numbers by the boys' sextet, and three solos. Also in the first semester the Choir had the pleas- ure of t being invited to give a concert at East Congregational Chulech which was highly praised by all those who heard it. President . . . . Jack Frey Vice-President . . Herbert Thurston Secretary-Treasurer . Doris Reynders Librarian . . Robert Van Allsburg 9 Let s all sing like the birdies sing. Besides the choir group there are two sextets formed within it, a boys' and a girls'. Miss Eliza- beth Gounos, expert pianist, has, throughout the year, played for both the Choir and sextets, and for the continual and excellent work she has done the School is greatly indebted to her. The high spot of the year and climax of the Choir's program for the year was the production of the c4Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan put on and staged by Mr. Wing and Mr. Cunningham. It surpassed the hopes of the directors and added greatly to the reputation of both the choir and the School.

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f'rv 1.-1. I A can First Row, L. to R. - Jerry Dribbin, Jean Browning, Bette Williams, Gaylene Grieve, Anita Shaver, Jim Wyckoff. Second Row, L. to R. - Roger Lieden, Irving Kleiman, William Bennett, Paul Lawrence, Fred Wentworth, Max Pearse, Harry Booth, Coach Cunningham. When this year's crop of debaters leaves our Alma Mater for senior college campuses, they will carry with them memories of a debate season charged with action, experiences, opportunity, and achievement. The whole squad began the sea- son by entering a fast-moving direct-clash debate tournament held at Toledo, Ohio. The team then continued to open its big guns by attending the world's largest debate tournament at Manchester, Indiana, where J.C. was the only two-year school represented and whose record at the tournament was only bettered by that of Notre Dame. The team also took top honors in all events at the Phi Team Rho Pi mid-west debate tournament held at Chicago and capped its season by going to the semi-finals in the National Phi Rho Pi tournament at Charlotte, North Carolina. Sandwiched in its al- ready full program the squad has found time to participate in numerous local tournaments with Calvin and Hope Colleges and the other Colleges of the State. The four first-string debaters, Paul Lawrence, Max Pearse, Fred Wentworth, and William Ben- nett, along with their dynamic coach, Robert Cunningham deserve the highest -praise for bring- ing debating accomplishment to a new high at Junior College. President . . Max Pearse Secretary . . Paul Lawrence Treasurer . . William Bennett Debating helps, even. in the home!

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1 Band If you should hear birds chirping, bears growl- ing, and a sudden blast from a Mississippi boat whistle all coming from the fourth floor some noon - don't get excited- -it's only the indis- pensable Junior College Band, preparing for one of their numerous concerts. This organization, which meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Fri- day noon consists of approximately fifty men and three women. It not only adds color and enthusi- asm to the football games - executing intricate formations at each - but also plays for basketball games and assemblies. V This year the Band made a' two-day tour of northern Michigan, staying overnight in Luding- ton. A few major catastrophies occurred during the tour such as split reeds, and some flat notes, but it can safely be said that the band upheld the fine reputation that it has earned throughout the past year. One of the major events sponsored by the Band was their dance, The Tuba Toot,' on March four- teenth. Junior College can really be proud of this outstanding organization which does so much to promote and further the ideals of the College. . g .,... f'fLuc,L-5 . Q 5-..-uc. C. y y p,,uJ -LJ V W Llama! Lrg, k ' 'f.lfQLftl'a.,L,N ' J Q- ui., :K J ,,-J x . LCCLIQJQ . L Lk' t ,X new fl, kg Q-W L From the bass drum on down, wv're good! !