Jefferson High School - J Yearbook (Jefferson, WI)

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Orchestra Members VIOLIN: Barbara Brayton, Barbara Bullwinkel, Rosclla Ganser. Lorraine Haas, Wilma Herschfeld. Betty Jungkuntz, Constance Ladien, Lorraine Vogel, Lenore Wait. Lorraine Ambrose. Maynard Sell. Dorothy Spangler. CLARINET: Lois Reuter. Mary Jane Schroedl. SAXOPHONE: Kathryn Ann Serns, Grace Schroedl. CORONET: Irving Banker. William Meincl. FRENCH HORN: Merlin Tews. TROMBONE: Florence Peterson. BARITONE: Judson Schoeller. PIANO: Francis Streim. DRUMS: George Waterbury. SOUSAPHONE: Darwin Haag. •Spring C oncert One of the most interesting and entertaining concerts was held April 9. 1937. The audience was spell-bound, when six drummers paraded down the center aisle, beating out the introduction to Semper Fidelis. Throughout the entire piece they played their parts in a diamond formation in front of the band. After this, overtures. Carnival, and Panora, a march. Imperial and a selection from Korsakov were played. Still another amazing piece followed, called Jolly Coppersmith, during which a group of band members sang. The concert was concluded with the Star-Spangled Banner. Thus a very happy and appreciative audience stood gazing upon the splendor of the J.H.S. Band, as the last strains of the Star-Spangled Banner faded away. PACE TWET.NY SEVE.N

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iisir Among the extra-curricular activities the Jefferson High School Band is the most prominent. It was started in 1923 under the direction of Mr. Kluck. At this time it consisted of thirty-nine members, who were very eager to build the organization up. Mr. Kluck taught the band for one year when Mr. Rodat, in 1924. took charge. He was the first who had the band enter a state band tournament at Lake Geneva in 1924. On February 1, 1926, Mr. Anhalt became the teacher, and we were extremely fortunate in retaining as able and persistent a leader. One and one-half days were set aside for Mr. Anhalt to come to Jefferson. Eight years later instead of the regular one and one-half days a week, two days were set aside. In 1937 it was arranged for Mr. Anhalt to come for two and one-half days a week. Mr. Lee, who in 1935 became the Business Manager, has endeavored to create some really splendid work. We owe the wonderful band rank formation to him. He has practiced with the group three times a week making definite progress, as you all must have observed if you attended any football games. Mr. Lee has also cultivated some wonderful techniques in the drumming section and many boys are proud to have them. Every year the band has attended some tournament and at this present date is planning to attend either the Lake Geneva or Madison tournaments in the middle of May. November 19th, the band played over W.I.B.U. and on Dec. 14th, held its usual semi-annual concert. Year after year this organization has grown, until at present sixty-two participate. We are always glad to have ncw-comers join, for they, and only they, will make up our future band. The orchestra originated in 1914. under the direction of Killiam Worrell, the manual arts instructor. Mr. Werrell was a lover of music and was very instrumental in organizing the orchestra which played mostly for pleasure as well as for special school programs. In 1920, Miss Richardson, who was interested, became their instructor. It has gradually increased in size and now has twentv-seven members. It furnishes the music for the class play and every fall and spring contributes its bit to the concerts. We hope they shall continue their good work. As early as 1926 the Junior Band developed. It has greatly increased in size. also, as you have probably noted. This is the body of young boys and girls that wc should be interested in. for they are our future musicians. Give all you have to music, little members, and you will never regret it. Orchestra SEPTEMBER 9. 1936 The first day of orchestra was given over to the electing of officers. Betty Jungkuntz was chosen president and Rosella Ganser. secretary-treasurer. Due to the carelessness of the members in forgetting their instruments, we were entertained the rest of the period by solos played by Mr. Anhalt. NOVEMBER 20. 1936 This evening the members of the junior class called upon the orchestra to furnish the music. They played from 8:00 to 8:15 then between each act and concluded with two very good numbers. People always enjoy the music furnished by the orchestra on such occasions. DECEMBER 4, 1936 One of the organizations which helped to make the fall concert a success was the orchestra. It opened the program with “The Patriot March.” Several other pieces were played, followed by a violin solo by Barbara Brayton and a trombone solo by Maynard Sell. An overture concluded the program. The audience showed their appreciation by the large encore given the orchestra, which truly they deserved. MARCH 8, 1937 Once again the Boy Scout Committee asked the orchestra to play several pieces for an introduction of their program, and in the middle to play a soft melody. The orchestra certainly comes in handy. I Adi; TWENTY-SIX

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Ham! Alter many mornings of marching, and many hours of practicing, the long awaited Centennial Day arrived. The band members, dressed in their gay red and white uniforms, marched proudly ahead of the Rural School Floats. Many very good remarks were made about their marching. If some of the members could have heard all of them, they probably would have held their heads high at any encounter with members of other bands. They certainly have earned those remarks with their diligent practice and attendance. November 11. 1936. The Pep Band played at Lake Mills for the last game of the season. The Band Major wore his new dazzling maroon and white uniform. November 19. 1936. For the first time, the Jefferson High School Band played over the air giving a very excellent broadcast. The organization arrived at Madison. Thursday afternoon at 3:30 P. M. Immediately they went to the studio of W.I.B.U. and prepared themselves to give to the world the best they had. At 4.00 P. M. the program was started with a snappy march w hich was followed by an outstanding overture. To change the whole atmosphere created by the peppy march and overture, they played a piece which was very slow. soft, and dreamy. A fine trombone solo was played by Maynard Sell. Then Kenneth Strohbusch played a piano solo. This was also very well done. An overture followed by a few marches concluded the program at 4:50 P. M. Many people enjoyed this program and feel very proud of their Jefferson High School Band. Friday. Dec. 4th. the instrumental music organizations of the school, under the direction of Mr. Anhalt, presented a very fine program to a large audience. This concert is presented every fall to show parents the progress their children make. The Junior Band, composed of 35 members, definitely showed their advancement. A number of the children played excellent solos. The program was concluded by selections played by the senior band. One of the best numbers was “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”. It was something unusual and was cleverly played. This organization consists of sixty members. It has two group rehearsals each week. Mr. Lee acts as business manager and assistant to Mr. Anhalt in conducting this organization. Junior .Band M embers CORNET: Harlow’ Schoessler. Barbara Hetland, Esther Bienfang. Harlow Cole, Horace Powers. Alice Gross, Edgar Magritz. Bobby Findley. James Endl. John Meinel. Helen Gross. Lowell Wait. CLARINET: Patricia Willey, Betty Jane Schoessler. George Banker. Kenneth Tessman. Ray Lang. Raymond Engsberg. Dorothy Deco. Elsbeth Heitzler. Douglas Pitzner. SAXOPHONE: Joanne Hager, Ruth Olsen. Jerry Miller, Jean Feind, Constance Ladien. Dorothy Krusing. TROMBONE: Elaine Haas. Morris Streich, Ruth Mary Shakshesky, Thomas Seitz. FRENCH HORN: Marjorie Lehmann. Ethel Haas, Jerry Wagner. Helen Klettke. DRUMS: William Spooner. Donald Wolff. Merlin Schultz. SYMBOLS: Dean Schultz. BARITONE: John Brawders. FLUTE. Edna Hafermann. TRUMPET: Betty Schroedl. BASS HORN: Howard Zilge. Senior Rand .Members CLARINET: Robert Miller. Richard Mueller. Lois Reuter. Mary Jane Schroedl. Lorraine Ambrose. Charles Bullwrnkel. Betty Dabareiner. Antoinette Cornish. Merlin Doebereiner, David Halfen. Ruth Hanson. Malcolm Houghton. Jean Kitzman. Mary Koser. Raymond Krusing, George Meinel. Roger Wurtz. Eyrie Graper. SAXAPHONE: Vivian Buelow. Barbara Dabareiner. Lois Miller. Ruth Olson. Grace Schroedl. Kathryn Ann Serns. Robert Stroebel, Virginia Stubbs. Lenore Wait. CORONET: Irving Banker. Glenn Keuler. William Meinel, Irene Peichl, Waldemar Popp. Betty Schroedl, Jack Statz. Louis Zahn. TROMBONE: Audrey Mae Feind. Harriet Foster. John Griffin, Harold Gross, Florence Peterson. June Rentmeester. Mavnard Sell. Morris Streich. DRUMS: Henry Clark, Clifford Smillie. Robert Statz, George Waterbury, Edward Jung. Robert Rentmeester. BASS DRUMS: Dean Schultz. SOUSAPHONE: Dayton Power, Darwin Haag. I'.UIK TWENTY-EIGHT