Laramie High School - Plainsman Yearbook (Laramie, WY)

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★ A-ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL VIOLINS— Chariottr Willin' Mary 1.0« JOhn oii Virginia Lowry Ma Smith Mill Walker Kathryn CltfiMfit JiDr Tnari Wallace Mir Jack Connor PIANO— Julian nr Whit ALTO CLARINET— IWt) Knight ALTO SAXOPHONE— Dori» Cowl BELL-LYRA— Joyce Thompaon CELLOS— Eleanor Clement Mart it. Willard Beth l.berg STRING BASSES— Edna Linen Anita Smith Mary I . Towne TENOR 8AXOPHONEN- Rlchard Earrell Shirley Yeager BASSOON-- Margeite Johoxai BARITONE SAXOPHONE Bobby J. Chbholtn SOUSAPHONE— Prance Koe - ELUTES— I .Oil Ann Clary Mary Cor-Ion CLARINETS— Kaymo«i l Wheeler Erie NeDon Betty Kirin HORNS— Mary G. ChUhoIro Carolyn Clement TRUMPKTS- Iton Collin, lion McMirturl Billy- Gordon TROMBONB- Robert Ohnhau. DRUMS— Dorothy llutnr Delon-» Bird On SEVERAL occasions during the past school year, the Laramie High School A-Orchestra has had an opportunity of performing before the public, pre- senting a group of standard, well-known selections. From the thirty-seven piece group, two smaller units were formed, a saxophone quartet and a string en- semble. These groups played for the various clubs and organizations of the city. Besides furnishing music for the class plays, the orchestra gave an unusual VICTORY CONCERT, March 9. Completing the activities of the year, the A-Orchestra played for the baccalaureate and com- mencement exercises. The many performances were led by Mr. A. O. Wheeler, and under his directorship the aim of the group was accomplished; that f bringing good music to the school and community. A-BAND (Con finned from Page 22) Several of the group's membership performed individually or in duets and quartets. They played for the various clubs, churches, and lodges of the city, as well as for banquets, class plays of the school, and meetings of the Parent-Teachers’ Association. The Laramie Loyal Order of Moose Lodge, No. 300, presented the band and school with a Band Flag. This flag, for which the band and school are most appreciative, symbolizes the spirit of Laramie High School—“Results, not Excuses.” With this thought in mind another year with the I ramie High Band finishes with a climax, a year to be remembered in the music activities of the school.

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A-BAND PERSONNEL CLARINETS— Raymond Wt elcr, Cooec-rt matter Hetty Klein Mary Brtslin Pfeffilp Trumbull Mlldrrd Ransom Robert Rich Charlm Rantom Gcorve Mile Kenneth MargttU Kenneth Hofferber Marlin Lowry Roy Haya FLUTE8— Lola Ann Clary Mary Cordon 1TCCOLO— Mary Lou Johnson Kb CLARINET— Reth laberc HORNS- Mary 0. Chiaholm Richard Callaghan Carolyn Clement Donald Widaer HARITONE— Kenneth Eeterbrook BARITONE SAX— Bobby J. Chiaholm TROMBONES— Robert Ohnhaua S Brest In !y Axe Robert Pair Mary Chesebro Hartley Bartrufl SOUSAPH0NES- Krancia Rose Max Smith Bill Strange Bill Walker OBOE— Jackia Wymote BASSOOX- Margene Johnson ALTO CLARINET— Betty Knight ALTO SAXOPHONES— Doris Copple Wendell Coaner Leslie Dunn TEXOR SAXOPHONES- Richard Fhrrell Shirley Yeager Lois Harrell CELLOS- Eleanor Clement Willard Marvin STRING BASSES- Edna Larten Anita Smith Mary P. Towae Joyce Thompson it ELL-LYRA— Joyce Thompson BASS DRUM— Eddie Axe CYMBALS- Deloree Bird COBXETS— I-eslle Copple Don Collina Billy Gordon Don McMicharl Owen Sandro Ted Clanton I-ester Olmsted TYMPANI— Edna Laraen SNARE DRUMS— Dorothy Hulme Melrln Harrell Charlotte Wallace Jack Lotejoy DRUM MAJOR- Eddie Axe DRUM MAJORKTTES- Edna Larsen Shirley Cordiner Anita Smith TWIRLERS— Billy J. Ebtrhart Shirley Mortenm. Bonnie Kruppa Pat Johnson Margcne Johnson BAND MASCOT— Larry A. Wheeler COLOR BEARERS— Kathleen Scherrer Marjorie Adama Betty Wtlliama COLOR OUARD- Bill Soule Chaa. Pt«h w ITH A NEARLY complete instrumentation, the sixty-five piece Laramie High Band, under the direction of A. O. Wheeler, has made several public appearances during the past school year. Playing at all home football and basketball games, the band furnished lively and rousing music, cheer- ing the team and student body on to the final goal. The band also attended the Cheyennc-I.aramie foot- ball game November u, in Cheyenne, and performed at the Wyoming-Utah University Homecoming foot- ball game. Taking part in several parades for pep rallies, bond drives, and political rallies, the color bearers and color guard were used for the first time this year. The addition lent color and dignity to the api earance of the unit on parade. On February 22, the band gave its annual con- cert with a Victory motif, and during Music Week they performed in the bandshcll at Washington Park. Both of the concerts featured the outstanding in- dividual players, and the programs included solos, sextets, quartets, and duets. The other perform- ances where the band played as a group were at the County Teachers’ Conference, and at various school assemblies throughout the entire school year. (Continued on Page 23)

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★ DANCE ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL FIRST 8AX0PHONE— I o U Coppl 8BC0XD 8AXOPHOXE- Kaymotul Wtx«lcr THIRD SAXOPHOXK- Rirfianl Farrell FOURTH SAXOPHOXK— Shirley Vr «»T troii bom:— Robert Ohnhau» MASS HORN- Max Smith DRUMS- Jack Uovejo? PIAXO— Edna Larxei lildie Axe VIOUXS- Mary Ix u Jotimon Charlotte Wall».. CORXETS— Don Collina Billy Gordon DIRECTOR- A. O. Wheeler “ WINGING IT OUT to the rhytlun of Wood- chopper’s Ball and Tiger Rag the Laramie High School Dance Orchestra played at various dances throughout the year for large crowds of enthusiastic, jivin' rug-cutters. The Dance Orchestra furnished music for several of the dances after basketball games, and s| onsored two dances of their own. The high spot of the year’s activities was the Hill Billy Costume Ball and Floor Show given by the band and orchestra. New equipment was bought for the Dance Or- chestra this year, consisting of modern portable music stands, individual stand lights, and music folios. From the money earned by playing for va- rious entertainments, the group kept up its library of the latest hit parade tunes, as well as standard stock. Since memliership in the Dance Orchestra is granted only to those who participate in the regular Band and Orchestra, the group is comprised of practiced musicians. The thirteen members have made a fine advancement this year, and have helped make dances more enjoyable by their contribution. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY (Continued from Page IS) sidered one of the snappiest productions of the year. It was a unique and clever comedy, and brought wide acclaim to the junior class. The play was under the able and competent direction of Miss Dorthea Kneppcr. Without a doubt the most outstanding achieve- ment of the junior class during the year was that of placing first in the Bond and Stamp drive in the high school which lasted over a jx-riod of two weeks. The juniors sold more United States War Bonds and Stamps than any other class; and in turn I.ara- mie High School sold more l onds and stamps than any other high school in the nation. The juniors arc very proud of this accomplishment and have been doing their | art since that time toward helping in the war effort. I-ce Burrows, a junior, sold more bonds and stamps than «lid any other individual in school. This brings to a close the activities of the junior class up-to-date, but there is much more in store— such things as the Junior Prom and other activities. So we, the Class of ’44. advance toward our final year in our beloved school and continue as proud citizens working for the victory of our wonderful America. Long may it live! ii