Joliet Central High School - Steelmen Yearbook (Joliet, IL)

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ILITAIRE helps create an electrifying sports at- and generate enthusiasm with spirited music. Band music performed on its highest occurs at the annual Winter and Concerts. Music partisans fill the n to listen to and marvel at the effort of student musicians. This the Winter Concert featured the new- formed Stage Band under the direction Mr. Robert Haddock. Composed of stu- of the band and orchestra, this group exemplary talent in the perform- of popular swing music. Each Memorial Day the band marches and solemnly from the high school Elmhurst Cemetery, where the grave of late A. H. McAllister, first director of band, is located. The band pays tribute this noted director with a simple, but dig- rite. As taps are played in the back- the band president humbly places wreath upon the grave. On Iune 6 the band held its annual din- ce at D'Amico's 214 Club. Awards presented to those who earn recognition the State Music Contest. Another feature the dinner-dance program is the award- of pins to graduating seniors. New of- sponsors, and honored guests are This prime social event brings nd THE FURY Qus Nw, 1 .21-E, 1 ' . :wwf MART Golda C and SPOHJEIEMAN in t EV f V,,, 5, I. rpg' -in a satisfying conclusion an eventful and year for the band. At this juncture on the calendar, sum- M . . ISS is only days away, which means the call to summer practice, and the rou- for a new band year is initiated. BILL SMILE LARRY SASSO Tyeqsufef Quartermaster 3' BRUCE H. HOUSEKNECHT Director of Bands

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