Laramie High School - Plainsman Yearbook (Laramie, WY)

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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

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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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If GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Is THE SCHOOL year of 1943 closes, the girls in Glee Club look l ack over a busy and eventful year under the sponsorship of Miss Esther Ann Nickelsen. Sixteen new members were added to the thirty-two retained from last year. Initiation for new members was held with a buffet supper in the Activity Room. Lillian O’Dca was elected president and I)oris Jo- hansen, secretary-treasurer. The first public performance was a program for the County Teachers' meeting in the high school auditorium on October 2. A junior sextet was or- ganized, including Mildred Rains, Bonnie Kilzer. Elsie Jo May, Bonnie Davidson, Xannettc Roseberry. and Ellen Sackctt, which contributed to many pro- grams throughout the year. On November 6, the entire group sang for the Junior Red Cross assembly. To help do their j art in the Red Cross Drive, the girls sponsored a Win- ter Carnival’’ on Deceml er 5, at which time Bonnie Kilzer was chosen snow queen. The proceeds of the dance were given to the Junior Red Cross, and a lamp was purchased for the hospital at Fort War- ren. On December 10, the group entertained the Rotary Club with Christmas music at the Connor Hotel; and on December 22 they entertained the Kiwanis Club there. On the evening of December 21, the Girls’ Glee Club and the Girls’ Chorus com- bined to give a Christmas Victory program. In January, an octet was organized to be spon- sored by the Kiwanis Club. These girls were Joyce Black, Julie McConnell, June Walsh, Mary Ann Foreman, Orva Mae Hoefs, Marion Hspach, Agnes Burns, and Madeline I’ctrides. On January 12, the girls entertained their mothers at their annual tea. Red roses were given to the mothers as favors. The thrill of the year came on February 3, when the Glee Club was invited to sing over the radio. They broadcast over KBFC from the University studio. February 16, the entire group sang for a s] ecial assembly, with the Kiwanis Club as guests. On March 12, the girls invited their boy friends to a Sweater Hop in St. Patrick’s Day theme. Another outstanding event was the Glee Club Assembly on April 7. Group numbers were pre- sented, and ten girls sang solos in a very creditable manner: Ellen Sackctt, Mildred Rains. Elsie Jo May. Nannctte Roseberry. June Walsh, Orva Mae Hoefs, Nora June England, Marion Del.and. Joyce Black, and Juliannc White. One girl, Doris Johansen, receives her four year award, five girls receive three year awards, and about twenty girls receive pins for two year awards. The group is contributing music for Music Week, baccalaureate, and commencement. GLEE CLUB 5°ftuR ir,L Loot Julianne Whit». Vt ty Hitchcock. Jun, Uaith. Dor» Johar-.cn, Lillian O'Dea. Elric Jo May, Ellen Loul . Kackrtt. Mildred Rain.. Second Row: SyWa Morrill. An Boma. Jull, McConnell. Shirley Coidlner. Ilonnie hilxrr. Bar bar InKham Edna Louiae Royer. Madeline Petride . Marjorie Snow. Third Row: Marion DeLand, Marion Kapach. Carolyn Miller. Valr ilonnie Da.id.oei. Marilyn Clippiager. Joyce Black. Shirley Mae (Tow. Gertrude BuUchcr. Fourth Row: Ath- leen O’Dea. Betty William». Maryann Foreman. Donna Carroll. Nan- nette Roseberry. Vivian Benctrom. Xora June Er land. Olaodlne Bur- ton. Marie Mamin. Carol Lea Tbotnpaon. Marguerite Sundby. Shirley Schumather Not In picture: Orva Mae Hoef. Phebe Norton, Patricia Wlllia. U