Hibbing High School - Hematite Yearbook (Hibbing, MN)

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I'IZlI'Il10l1y R6igIlS o By Mzlry ,Ioan Kerr A nice dilemma we are in! And several times during rehearsals, Mr. Harms and the members of his chorus secretly agreed with these words from one of the clever songs in the Gilbert 86 Sullivan operetta, Trial By jury . But as the final performance proved, all these fears were groundless, and this witty little operetta scored a big success. The jury in their comical costumes and the lovely brides- maids in their dainty formals were greatly ap- preciated by the audience. CWe couldn't help wondering how Betty Alexander managed to keep so calm and collected when her hat fell off.J When the curtain closed on the gay finale, the luckless bride and the groom and all the rest of the participants in the exciting trial celebrated their triumph by singing together in jolly humor while the faithless groom, Ger- ald Kohrt accompanied on his ukelele. All agreed that the fun of presenting Trial By Juryi' fully compensated for che grilling hours of rehearsal. This entertaining operetta was the first and biggest undertaking of this group. The chorus appeared on a Red Cross pro- gram, and as a feature of the program pre- sented by the history classes on Lincoln's birthday, they sang several national ballads. One of their biggest achievements was the presentation of the beautiful Messiah . Among the most enjoyable activities of the year was the Christmas caroling in the halls and around the residential districts of Hibbing. On the Sunday before Christmas two bus- loads of joyous boys and girls started out to make the rounds of the homes of prominent Hibbingites. At least twenty times the buses stopped, and the merry carolers clambered out, and proceeded to spread Christmas cheer by singing carols, and after it was all over, the choristers had a gay party at Canelake's. During the second semester Mr. Harms or- ganized a Nevins, chorus from among the most talented of his students. The Nevins' chorus concentrated on the beautiful work of the famous composer, Ethelbert Nevins, en- titled The Quest . Ifonrtli row: l.. Bonigren, I.. I.eTonrne.iu, LI. Mcllerinid, R. Nelson, NV. Younger, R. Stake, Il. .IalI'e, AI. Wfxlker, li. Oberg, S. Robins, C. IJiMillo, G. Ifena. Third row: A. Krelof, H. S.lv.1ge, R. Boudreau, A. Poole, M. Aikinson, IJ. Ilerreii, G Colioe, gl. Anbin, D, Griese, R. Grieve. Second row: C. Bebler, xl. Gleason, A. Gartner, I, Anderson, B. Kronman. K. Xwxllll, N. I..irxon, M. Girrnll, M. Mickn, R. Aubin, H. Reynolds, If. Sehirmer. l'irst row: RlCl1.lrllSllIl. A. SIl1QlI111ll'k, G. Snabbi, lx. Brickey, bl. Anderson, l.. Gilbert, Mr. II,lI'l1li, B. I I vi I.eMieux, M. Kerr, i. .encl1, I.. S 'nnson, M. Milon, R. Koskinen. ,. .,, a......., 25

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More Melody, Please! - By Berry Martin U? Fourth row: C. Murphy, lf. Kenny, O. Ovcrhouse, L. Nelson, L. Edclstein, L. Wellems, J. Baldclli, G. Loomur, R. Oliver, ll. Fiori, li, Salminen, M. llelstrom. Third row: A. Nordstrom, V. Kusknla L. KOSli.llQl, il. Gnnetos, W. Shepard, D. Kuusisto, ml. Lidberg, F. Mills. Second row: M. Marks, li. Smith, XV. Loyc, ll. Carlson, -I. Center, l lf. Pnulucci, M. Scanlon, ll. Martin, C. Nlcllcrvnoll. l'irsl row: ll. llokanson, H. Ranta, Ly. lrombley, A. Scanlon, l. lllox A. Pogue, R. Ban, AI. Murray, H. O. Steffen, director. We laffed and laffed and laffed 'cause we didn't know the copy was going to be so dif- ficult to obtain. Anyway to do on with our story-the school orchestra under the direc- tion of Harry O. Steffen is one of the finest and best-known organizations at Hibbing High. These young musicians played at most of the high school and junior college plays, which we should say was practically per- fect , for they saw Trial By Juryn, The Boomerang , The Patsyv, and various other performances free. That's one way the or- chestra members were rewarded for their splendid cooperation. During the year small groups from the orchestra entertained at var- ious banquets and dinners about town. The orchestra also presented a concert in the high school auditorium. This was open to the public and was attended by a large appre- ciative audience. The most outstanding num- bers introduced were Tannhausern by Wag- ner, March of the Toys , a well-known selec- tion from Babes in Toyland , Overture of Geary, A. llnutnla, ml. Crinella, M. W'illiams, ll. McGarrily, QI. lamson mm, sl. liutcliart, C. Hill, G. Moore, Overturesu, Grieg Concertov, a piano solo with an orchestra accompaniment played by Charlotte Gusse, a prominent local pianist, Concerto played by John Baldelli, our bril- liant young clarinet player. These although difficult were presented by the group and were enjoyed immensely by the audience. A feature of the concert was a piano-organ duet, Rene Anglique , played by Miss Mae David and Mrs. Alice Simson. Another feature was a trombone solo, Unrequited Love , played by Leonard Edelstein who has appeared before as a soloist and who lived up to his reputation for presenting selections with understanding. This year marked a remarkable degree of progress. The orchestra created a liking for better music not only among the members but among the listeners too. The personnel num- bered about forty-five, who were the talented students of instrumental classes. It is com- prised of fourteen violins, two cellos, three flutes, three clarinets, three French horns, two trombones, three drums, the piano, and oboe.

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F ea sell? Third row: A. Sampson, I . Lucent: A. Alolinson, R. Allen. I.. Cieleneau, R. Vfiiiberg, If. Iiretto, A. Iirelto. Second row: If, Walliains, ii. Grover, T. Ryan, R. Stake, Al. I'olieli, T. lid- wards, I.. Tliouin, V. I.ev.inder, N. Napoli, R. Myers. First row: I.. W'illiams, T. Pecei, N. Milinovieli, I . St. Vincent, V. Pul- icli, I.. Marotti, I.. Cliecco. Cos- chignano, T. Illooln, H. Alohnson. Third row: Ii. lick, T. Unltovicli, QI. IIerkIieh, R. Iiovitf, C. 'l'.iylur, II. M a rsland. Second row: A. Neliring, N. I,l'.llICl1, Iiiancini, Ci. Demgen. l.. Niemi. I5. Carey. QI. Magina. Ifirst row: CI. Ciainburci, Ii. illark, II. Dyer. R. Stolpe, I7. Slarovicli, Ci. Schmidt, If. Iaiurie, T. Magina. Second row: N. I,l'.llICI1, I . Sl. Vinf cent, V. I,ex.inder. Iiirst row: Cf. Scliniidt, T. Illoom, Ii. Stake, Oen, adviser, R. Slolpe, T. Iidwards. I I. M.irsl.md. L Caesars of Sport - By Richard Smkv 7! I nominate Fred Starovich for president! This was the only presidential nomination heard at the first H club meeting held early last fall. He was unanimously elected. Bert Kreis was elected vice-president, and Iirank St. Vincent, secretary. Hud,' Gelein was adviser. During the week preceding the dedication of our new football stadium, HH club mem- bers worked hard selling football souvenirs. Over one thousand pins were sold. The boys ushered at all the high school and iunior col- lege football games during the season. Pep meetings were sponsored all through the year. At one meeting, Coach Oen gave out the let- ters to the individuals of this yearis football team. During the year, sunset dances were given under the auspices of the H club. Activi- Iligfr Srfmol Nruw A.ix'f Iizlifm' ties of this sort increased the funds necessary for the big banquet which was held in the spring. In january, senior lettermen of the club went to a banquet sponsored by the Uni- versity of Minnesota M club. The usual athletic banquet was held early this spring. Speakers were secured from all over the range for this annual event. Members of this yearys teams were presented with their H ,s, and captains for next year were elected. Eligibility to membership in the National Athletic Scholarship Society is limited to boys who earn a letter in one of the four major sports, or letters in two minor sports, whose average in their school work for three conse- cutive semesters is equal to or higher than a CU average, and who have exemplified the highest type of citizenship and sportsmanship.