Grandview Commerce High School - Annual Yearbook (Vancouver, British Columbia Canada)

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The King of Sherwood 1 The Glee Club pressented on April 7 and 8 the two-act comic operetta, The King of Sherwood . This is the first time that the Glee, Dramatic, and Orchestra Clubs have combined in one production, and by all reports it was a huge success. Both Harold Ross and Betty Evans as Robin and Maid Mar- ion did some fine solo and duet work. These two have both very promising voices. The comedy part was well sustained by Jean Reid and Mabel Courch- laud as Scarlet and Dame Scarlet: while Jim Cam- eron and Alfred Kilbank as the Abbot and Sheriff , had the house rocking with laughter at their famous dance , These were well supported by Geraldine Day and Mildred Sirlin as Much and Little John. Stuart Maitland as Sir Richard Lea carried a difficult part as the penniless knight, weary and distracted King Richard played well in character throughout, and revealed a fine, strong, bass voice. That was Peter Pringle. Friar Tuck, who by the way was Emi Okukawa, was, ue thought, very easy and natural in the part, even although she decreased in dimensions the second night-owing doubt- less to the loss of the pillows! Then came the three village maids, Dolly Allman, Eileen Mayo, and Norah Prinn, who gave a good account of lhernselves in a tune- ful little trio and dance The chorus had to be rather versatile, half of them being Village maidens, the other half merry men in Lincoln Green, wielding a wicked bow. Then two of them in a trice stepped out as men-at-arms, VERY big , halberts and all. Was that where the pillows went? One of the amusing little songs was Little Pig sung by Helen Kelsey and Lilias Riddet. Altogether, the operetta was well worth the cost of production. Producersz- Accompanistsz- Music:- Miss Williamson, Anne McKenzie Orchestrationz- Miss Laverock, Helen Calangis Stage Directionz- Mr. Herd Thelma Neery Clubs GLEE CLUB ,, 1 X s the School term of 1937-38 draws to a close, Grandview's Glee Club prides itself on being able to look back on a very successful year. Ou December 13th a Christmas Concert consisting of a group of Old English songs, and two groups of carols of different nations were presented. The proceeds of this in gifts and money went to the Province Santa Claus Fund. For the Spring Production on April 7 and 8 the Club featured the comic op- eretta The King of Sherwood, in conjunction with the Dramatic Club and the Orchestra. With the assistance of Miss Williamson, Miss Laverock. and Mr. Herd,

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COMMERCE ANNUAL the entire cast gave a very creditable performance that merited the enthusiasm with which it was received. Our last appearance for the year will be as A mixed choir for the Youth Rally on May 15. The Club is proud of its efforts this year and lhas, we believe, put on record a higher goal for future clubs to reach. Mabel Churchland THE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA he School Orchestra has always been considereda vital part of the School life at Grandiew High School of Commerce. From the successful term which it is completing, it will be seen that it has fully lived up to its reputation, I The Dramatic Club program, the Christmas Concert, and The Annual Spring Operetta, in which it took a prominent part, kept the orchestra busy during the term- Much credit is due to our director, Miss Laverock, f-or the effort she put into organizing the club. The members accomplished a great deal musically under her careful guidance. The Orchestra had the honor of playing for the Sir Ernest McMillan Club held at Templeton Junior High. The type of music the Orchestra played included Opera, Marches and Stand- ard Selections. The members also have good times socially as was evidenced at the first Anniversary Party that was held November 12, 1937 at Miss Laverock'n home. The members this term were: lst Violins--Ethel Calangis, Margaret Holcombe. Verna Arnold, Dan Hallam. 2nd Violins--Maud Hiscock, Margaret Baillie. Mandolins--Nena Maska, Valentina Belobrodski, Annie Rozinski. Hawaiin Guitars--Jean Tarrant, Barbara Holloway. Trombones--Mona Warburton, Marie Butterworth. Clarinet--Mildred Hamer. Tenor Saxophone--Dorothy Miller. Piano--Helen Calangis, Thelma Neery. The officers this term have been: President--Helen Calangis. Secretary-Treasurer--Margaret Baillie. Librarians--Aurval Arnold fformer memberj, Marie Butterworth. Helen Calangis