Laramie High School - Plainsman Yearbook (Laramie, WY)

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PLAINSMEN MILITARY BAND AKING THE MOST public appearances this year of the three musical groups, was the A-Band. Decidedly first above all for services rendered the school and community was this A - B A x d. They per- formed for bond-rallies, school athletic pep assemblies and all home games as well as in Cheyenne for the l«sketl)all game: at a district teachers' meeting, school plays, various street parades, with a sj ccial winter band concert in De- cember and spring band con- cert during National Music Week in May. Added to the uniforms this year was the school's plainsman emblem and a gold shoulder citation cord both worn on the left sleeve. Various individuals of the group played solos for many occasions in the school and for the clubs throughout the city. A clarinet ensemble com- posed of Raymond Wheeler, Roy Hays. Raymond Baker, Jerry Dukes. Marlin Lowry, and Kenneth Hofferber performed on several occasions. Thus the Band proved itself definitely a service organi- zation and builder of morale! MR. WHEELER MEMBERSHIP: Clarinets— Raymond Wheeler. Concert matter Raymond B k« Roy Hay» Marlin Lowry Jerry Duke Kenneth llotnuri Mary Bmlin Mildred Ransom Hetty Klein Patricia Ilardican Piccolo— John Soule Flutes— Lot» Ana Clary Marlene Miller Alto Saxophones— Dorla Copple Wendell Owner Jack Connor» Leslie Dunn Tenor Saxophones— Richard Farrell Donmary Hunt Cornets— n Cordon Cuthill Don McMirhael Eugene Nelson Bob Boyd Betty lialllle Don Widner Manin Wood» Horns— Mary O. ChUholm Albert Teddlle Baritones— Kenneth Eaterbrook Mud Wheeler Billy Nelson Trombones— Harley Axe Robert Fair Hill Brealin Hartley BartniE SOU SAPHONES— Max Smith Kill Strance Lee Malody Don Chrlatensen Baritone Saxophone— Bobby J. Chisholm Bass Drum— Delore» Bird Snare Drum Elva Puekett Shirley Moetensen Marcene Johnson Joe Neal Eddie Axe Ruby Ann Burbank Cymbals- Billie J. Kbrehart Bell-Lyra- Don Christensen Shirley Mortemen Tympani— Edna Larsen Majorettes— Edna Larsen Anita Smith Billie J. Kberhart Shirlee Mortmaen Connie J. Nelson Bonnie K rupto Color Bearers— Marjorie A iam« Mildred Rains Betty Williams Color Guard— Charlea Pugh Bill Soule 19 Director—A. O. Wheeler

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i 7lllv A-ORCHESTRA furnished music on sev- eral occasions for school plays and for liaccalaureate and commencement. Several individuals of the group performed solos for various clubs and meet- ings throughout the city. The string ensemble also performed several times for various functions throughout the year. Members of this ensemble were: Charlotte Wallace, Mary Lou Johnson, Vir- ginia Lowry, Merrilynn Peterson, Elva Puckett. Max Smith. Dorothy Lee. Jack Connors. Katherine Clement, Marvin Willard, and Beth Isberg. MEMBERSHIP: Violins— Clarinets— Cellos— Bass Drum Charlotte Wallace Virginia Lowry Mary Lou Johnson Elva Puckett Merrilynn Peterson Max Smith Dorothy Lee Jack Connors Katherine Clement Piano— Gladys Freeman Horns— Mary G. Chisholm Albert Tcddlic Raymond Wheeler Roy Hays Raymond Baker Jerry Dukes rlin Lowry Marvin Willard Beth Isberg Trombone— Robert Fair Flute— Lois Ann Clary Sousapiionk- Lcc Malody Alto Sax— Wendell Cosncr Baritone Sax- Bobby J. Chisholm Director—A. O. Wiieeler Strinc Basses Anita Smith Mary F. Towne Edna I .arson Oboe— Raymond Wheeler Delores Bird Snare Drum- Shirlee Mortensen Bells— Don Christensen Trumpets— Billy Gordon Don McMichael Tenor Sax— Doris Copple Dick Farrell DANCE BAND LARAMIE HIGH DANCE ORCHESTRA iJ HIS POPULAR orchestra played at all the school dances this year. With a full instrumenta- tion and complete up-to-date library, music to suit all tastes was provided by this students’ orchestra. Membership in the orchestra is determined by the willingness of the members, their ability, their dc- l cndability, cooperation, and morale, with pride and spirit of assuming that responsibility of service being an outstanding factor. Suitable awards were presented those members who warranted same on behalf of their services rendered the orchestra. MEMBERSHIP Saxophones— Raymond Wheeler Doris Copple Richard Farrell Bobby J. Chisholm Wendell Cosncr Piano— Eddie Axe Edna Larsen Piano Accordion— Alice Wide Trumpets— Billy Gordon Don McMichael Fred Cuthill Trombone- Bill Brcslin Drummers— Henry Therkildscn Jack Lovcjoy Shirlee Mortensen Violins— Elva Puckett Mary I.. Johnson Director—A. O. Wheeler

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 GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB UHE GIRLS’ GLEE Club of Laramie High School opened the year by electing Peggy Hitchcock, president: Nannette Roseberry, vice-president: and Carolyn Miller, secretary-treasurer. Initiation for 18 new members was held Novem- ber 3 in the Activity Room, and a buffet supper was served; this was followed by the formal ini- tiation. The girls Vere busy all through the year, sing- ing for many prominent organizations in the com- munity. The first performance was for the County Teachers' Convention in Octol er: this was followed by programs given for the Kiwanis Club, the Ro- tary Club, and the Lions Club at their noon meet- ings. In November they took part in the assembly for the Red Cross. Early in December a program was given in the ballroom of the Wyoming Union for the State Convention of Agriculturists. On December 21 was the annual Christmas program, which is always a high-light in the community. OLKK CLUB Front Row: Thai Jauu, Shirley Sehumacher. Jeanne Hat heller. Julie McConnell, Vivian Hergwtroen. Itol.bie Jean Chiaholm, Bett' William». Carol Lea Thotnpaon. Hetty Lou Thompson. Mary Brealin. Betty Knight. Betty Blackburn. Nora June England. Second Row: Janet Steven . Donna Carroll. Orva Mae Hoef . Ruth Strom. June Walah. Marion DeLand. piggy Hitchcock, Carolyn Miller. Shirley Clow. Madeline Petride . Myma Miller, Nannette Ro eberry. Marguerite Sundby. Top Row: Marian Kapach, Gertrude But .her, Marjorie Snow. Velda Madden. Carolyn Clement, Joyce Black. Agtw Burns, Col ken Car- roll. Edna Louise Royer. Charlotte Wallace. Ann Bylund. Doroth llulme, Patricia llubbanl. Not in Picture: Barbara Ingham. Jackie Chumbtev. Mildred Crout. Renee Ingram. Several small groups were organized early in the year, including the Junior octette and the Sopho- more trio. The Junior octette was composed of Peggy Hitchcock. Carolyn Miller. Edna Louise Royer, Gertrude Butscher, Marjorie Snow, Vivian Bergstrom, Marion DeLand. and Nora June Eng- land: the Sophomore trio included Joyce Black. Orva Mac Hoefs, and Agnes Burns. They sang for many different occasions, including the County Farm Bureau banquet. Nellie lies P.-T. A.. Whit- ing P.-T. A., Woman’s Club, A. A. U. W., Old Timers’ banquet, and a Christmas program at the Vasa Hall. On January 29 the girls gave their annual tea for their mothers: the table was lovely in pink and green and silver; and. after a short program, re- freshments were served and each mother was pre- sented with a rose. On March 3 the Activity Room was transformed into a night club for the annual spring formal. The dance programs were clever miniature calen- dars. About sixty couples attended and all en- joyed themselves immensely. The awards for this year will include one four- year award to Nannette Rosel crry, eleven pendants for three years’ work, and fourteen pins for two years’ work. Under the able leadership of Miss Nickclscn the girls have had a very successful year, and it shall long be remembered. 20