Kirkwood High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Kirkwood, MO)

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Mr. F. W. Hendricks, Superintendent; Mr. M. Moore, Principal. , Our Condwcllom Allow us to introduce to you the conductors of Kirkwood's Symphony, The Board of Educa- tion, Mr. Hendricks, superintendent, and Mr. Moore, principal. They have set the score for our musicale which consists of a program at the best quality and balance obtainable, and blended to form a tuH-toned, harmonious school life while at K. H. 8., as well as establishing the fundamentals for our futures. As our school life progresses we are enriched by patterns com- plicating the melody, but our conductors are always capable of indicating the proper tempo and rhythm to secure unanimity. The highest function of any conductor is to interpret the intention and spirit of music and this concep- tion must be conveyed by general attitudes and a diffused magnetic impression. we feel that in the leaders of our symphony of school life we have a thorough example of fine interpreta- tion as reflected in the democratic organization, progressive standards, and excellent principles which flourish in the movements of our syme phony at K. H. S. We hope that each year as the conductors see their ideals fulfilled they will be inspired to ever greater glories tor the students of dear old K. H. S. Our sincerest good wishes to the conductors of Kirkwood High School, and congratulations for your interest, effort, and achievement which has made for us four eri- joyable yeaTs as the curtain rings down on 1948. Mr. F. W. Hendricks, Superintendent; Mrs. Hazel Dubois; Mrs. Hope Baker, Secretary; Mrs. Virginia Fawcetti Treasurer; Mr. Fred Farrow, President; Mr. Charles Diekroeger, Vice-President; Mr. Ioseph Mills; Mr, L. Ackerman. Page Six

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to the ALUMNI of K. H. S. who often recall the nostalgic strains of the school song of Kirkwood High School, which Will live forever as a symbol of their high school life. Page Five

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In all organizations! whether musi- cal or otherwise, effective adminis- trators are necessary. Our great moving symphony at K. H. S. is no exception to the rule. Mr. Moore, principal, Mr. Koerber, treasurer, and Mrs. Isaac, acting secretary during Mrs. Ballard's trip abroad, help to blend in perfect harmony our classes, spotts, and other activities so that discordant measures may be eradi- cated as much as possible. When the tempo becomes a bit faster than that of any conventional orchestra, sympathetic understanding makes all harmonious. Mr. Sarff, Kirkwood's assistant principal, and Mrs. Broderick, secre- taryl are comparable to the accom- panists of our symphonyi Their watchful interest and untiring efforts help to keep the theme mellow. They sound the right notes when our tones are too sharp or flat and are always on hand to turn the pages of our daily music so that we may con- tinue our symphony smoothly and without too many unnecessary inter- ruptions. When guidance and effective inter- pretation are necessary to make lites symphony harmonize, the guidance staff, Mr. Moore, Mr. Sartf, Mr. Wright, Miss Abbott, Miss James, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Propst, Mrs. Hoester, Mrs. McGregor, and Miss Hartman effectively distinguish the fortissimo and pianissirno of the tones of our lives. Through their direction your score, whether treble or bass, will gain a pleasing effect, thus produc- ing depth and quality in a melodious creation that will live for years. Often it becomes necessary to re- write our scores so that they may be adapted to some performance other than that for which it was originally intended. Then, too, it is often neces- sary to keep records for future refer- ence. This work is capably carried on by our transcribers, Miss Thursby, Mrs. DuBois, Mrs. McGregor, and Mrs. Felker, who assist Superintend- ent HendIicks in maintaining an effi- cient school organization. Page Seven