Indiana Masonic Home High School - Ma Ho Hi Yearbook (Frankfort, IN)

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l Q J. Pr o mor-:omg o FE V 5 , The Boys' Band HE INDIANA Masonic Home Boys' Band composed of forty-three pieces, is well known over the state of Indiana for its marching and concert work. The Home band has been organized for about ten years and during that time has traveled extensively over Indiana and into bordering states to some extent. The present director, Ben H. Thrams, has held that position for over a year. During that time Mr. Thrams has more than covered the tremendous losses of last years graduated bandmen. The membership of the band is as follows: Director-Ben H. Thrams. Cornets-Thomas Slavey, Jack McCormack, Dallas Utterback, Donald McGrannahan, Hugh Harper, Roy Bunting, Howard Belschwender. Clarinets-Hubert Mitchell, Eugene Buchanan, Ralph French, Charles Guinnup, Robert LeRoy, Harry Kreuger, Heydon Buchanan, Jack West, William Hardy, George Dunham, Robert Adams. Saxaphones-Robert Pierson, Richard Pierson, Emerson Boyd, Archie West. Altos-Dorse Estle, Hubert Griffy, Thomas Ferguson. Trombones-Robert Miller, Melvin Miller, Jay MacGinniti!e, Paul Utterback, Dale Thompson, Robert Ferguson. Basses-Clyde Parsley, Thomas Hipkiss, Donald Hartman. Piccolos-William Mount, Russel Settle. 'Baritones-Earl Naylor, Shellie Shonk, Jonlas Uland Drums-fTenorJ Alfred Griffy, John Hobson, fBassJ John Turner, KCymbalsl Miles Thompson. Tympani-Alfred Griffy. Accompaniment Quartet-Miles Thompson, Dale Thompson, Thomas Ferguson, Russel Settle. Drum Major--Franklin Barnard. 0 DP C101 'WO QC: .Ei

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ul GH-40 l MASONIC HOME HONORS ALVA NEAL BASKET BALL TEAM The Alva Neal High School basket ball team was honored guest of the Masonic Home team Tuesday evening, March 25, at a basket ball banquet held at Girls Cottage No. 4. When the team arrived at the ninin entlrance ol' the Home they found fa forty piece band ready to escort them in a parade around the circle drive. The parade was halted at the cottage of Miss Sadie Jones where a splendid three course dinner, prepared by the girls under the supervision of Miss Jones, governess of the cottage, was served in faultless style. Following the dinner a number of informal speeches were made by the members of the school board, coaches, and principals of both schools. Supt. F. W. Boyd presided as toastmaster. A trophy of ribbon in the teams' colors of blue and white was presented to Coach Vandivier by the Home coach, D-ale Jamison. ANNUAL ALUMNI PARTY It is with much interest that the members of the Home and Alumni Association are looking forward to one of the most outstanding and most enjoyable parties of the year which will be given Saturday evening, June 14, by the Alumni Association. Music will be furnished by a seven-piece orchestra. 'The Pagans, of Indianapolis. The terpsichorean artist will have the opportunity of occupying the floor the entire evening. Arrangements are being made so that every- body will have an enjoyable evening. JUNIOR-SENIOR RECEPTION C The annual Junior-Senior reception was given Wednesday evening, June 3. in Girl's Cottage No. 1. A delightfull three course dinner was served. Laura Duffy presided as toastmistress. Mr. Sellers, Mr. Schweitzer, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Regett, Mrs Swintz Mr. Brangan, Mr. Sageser, Eugene Buchanan, Pres- ident of the Junior class and Earl Naylor, President of the Senior class, were called upon for speeches. After leaving the banquet room, music was furnished for the dance. Some of the guests enjoyed themselves by playing cards and various games. Everybody had a thoroughly good time 'as it proved to be one of the most successful social functions of the year.

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4? 8 FJ ce 3 :D 3 Q Q. Q FE 9 PCB CD CBO: 'UC OC: IFE l The Girls' Orchestra HE INDIANA Masonic Home Girls, Orchestra was re-organized last year and has made splendid progress under the direction of Ben H. Thrams. While not strictly speaking a high school orchestra, the majority of its members are high school students. During the present school year the Home orchestra has traveled extensively having visited Trafalgar, Union, Scottish Rite Cathedral and Murat Temple of Indianapolis and many other neighboring cities. The membership of the orchestra is as follows: Director-Ben H. Thrams. Piano-Wilma Campbell. Violins-Freeda Terry, Irene Slavey, Mildred Carney, Mildred Pak- ard, Lavina Bruner, Virginia McCormack, Marie Scott, Velma Naylor, Merna Jacobs. Clarinets-Ruth Bradnick, Leanita Coleman. Flute-Josephine Haines. Cornets-Jean Wolfe, Cleo Slavey. Drums-Caroline Curlee. Bells-Esther Carney. Saxaphones-Laura Duffy, Wilda Hobson, Dorcas Mitchell. Trombone-Ethel Fattig.