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La Salle Academ Band ITH the advent of graduation in 1946, the outlook for the future La Salle Academy band was dark indeed. At Graduation the organ- ization would lose many fine musicians who were the pillars of the various sections. Thus the band would be reduced to a shadow of its former brilliance. But fate smiled on the band, for during the summer an exceptional group of musicians was developed through the patience and teaching of Mr. Wilfred Roberts. This, coupled with the entrance of many new students into the Acad- emy, swelled the ranks of the band to 85 fine instrumentalists. Thus once again hearts thrilled and pulses quickened when the La Salle Acad- emy Band made an appearance. Some people may wonder why the band en- joys such success year after year. There are many reasons for its consistently excellent show- ings. The primary reason of course, is our band director. lVlr. Wilfred V. Roberts. Through his dynamic person- ality and boundless knowledge of music. he is able to mould various emotional and instrumental qualities into a well-balanced unit' S? 1 The organization is also privileged to have a line conscientious moderator in the per- son of Brother C. James. lt is his duty to keep the hand's repertoire up to date and in order, also to care for the uniforms. This year our drum major, Frank King, through his uncanny perception of rhythm and keen sense of showmanship, became one of the outstanding drum majors in New England. His alternate, Dick Ryan, besides doing a brilliant job leading the band, is a fine drummer. Any article concerning the organization would be incomplete without at least a mention of our twirler, Gerald Roberts. Though only six years old, he is able to march in perfect step with the bearing ard skill of a person many times his age. During the past year the band's many activi- ties included playing at the football games, pro- viding music at the dedication of the Veteranls Hospital at Davis Park, marching in the May Day Parade of Assumption Parish, presenting the at nual concert in May and also playing at many other functions. both religious and civil. ln conclusion, we senior band members wish to express our heartfelt appreciation to lVlr. Roberts who besides instructing us in music has taught us what it means to be good Christian gentle- men. One Hundred Five
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