Lima Central Catholic High School - Flame Yearbook (Lima, OH)

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Jumbr A cappella and Jumbr ffzoras After dashing madly through the halls in the general direction of the front steps, I sudden- ly stopped and realized there was work to be done. Why, the deadline for the annual isn't very far away, I'd better interview A. Reider about the Junior A Cappella Choir. But where will I find him? My goodness! I don't even know him, I then had the bril- liant idea of asking a passing classmate, Do you know Mr, Reider? Of course, she answered scornfully, everyone does. In fact, here he comes now. Clearing my throat-this couldn't be stage fright--I asked him' in my sweetest voice if he cared to tell me a little about the Junior A Cappella Choir. The reply came back in a sonorous voice, 'fI'll tell you anything you want to know. After that kindy and barrier-breaking reply we got along famously. If you have passed Room 208 the fifth period Mondays and Fridays you have undoubtedly heard the Junior A Cappella's melodious melodies fioating heavenward. Here they practice diligently for those long-awaited public appearances, As for public performances, they performed with great success for the P.-T. A. and the junior high Christmas assembly. But by far their most popular appearance was in that big junior high, music festival. The way they rendered those songs was really awe-inspiring. f'But, here I interrupted Mr. Reider, Mwhy aren't there any seventh graders in this chorus? Mr, Reider patiently explained that the seventh graders had their own chorus and I should see Miss Violet Lewis about any information on that score, I Thanking him kindly, I walked on down the hall in search of Miss Lewis. Hmmm. guess I'1l try Room 260, Peeping cautiously into the room and seeing the desks were empty, I ventured still further inside. Then I saw a very busy lady working at her desk. Hesitating to interrupt her, I waited until she smiled at me as a go-ahead signal. Miss Lewis, as director of the seventh grade chorus, can you tell me about your little group? I asked. Oh my, I can tell you a lot about them, she answered in a friendly Voice. Here I made a mental note-these music directors are the most cooperative people. Miss Lewis went on to tell me the revelations I am passing on to you. Since there are so many musically talented seventh graders, a special chorus was created for them. They decided to meet in Room 260 every Monday the- fifth period to do their warbling. Sometimes when preparing for a special presentation such as the Christmas assembly and the junior high music festival they have extra practice periods to give them that finishing touch. Having gratefully received this information, I told Miss Lewis we would all be looking forward to the day when those eighty-one future Ponses and Tibbets were members of Central's junior and senior A Cappella Choir. JOAN LUTES ..,..59....

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D embr Band and Sembr 0rc!1esfra BAND OFFICERS President ----- David Jenkins Vice President ----- Ned Goldin Secretary - - - Jean Everett Treasurer - - - - - Bill Reid Advisor ---- Mr. Harold O. Clark Student Conductor ---- Bob Harter Drum Major ----- Bob Harter Drum Majorettes - Pauline Vandemark, Joan Campbell Librarian ----- Miriam Clark ORCHESTRA OFFICERS President ----- John Altstetter Vice President ----- Jean Everett Secretary - - - Zoetsa Fillips Treasurer - - - - Bill I-Ielser Advisor - Mr. Harold O. Clark Every member of the senior band or orchestra probably had this question popped at him, Why are you in the band? or Why are you in of the band and orchestra members grew very tired enough people to give the student body of Central band or orchestra. Here are the results of my poll. JEAN EVERETT: If I tell you it will only lead to bloodshed. BILL REID: Because I get a pretty uniform. KARL KENT: I like the French horn solos in the symphonies. PETE RIPPENS: I like to play at my trombone. BILL BASINGER: It's the only sensible thing to do if you own a horn and like to play it. MARIETTA NICHOLS: To chew my gum in time to the music. CAROLYN LUTZ: Look who's in South's band! fWho, Carolyn?j DAVE EDWARDS: It might be that I like the trips. DON SNOW: It's a chance to play. MARTHA FETT: Because I get a uniform. the orchestra? Although I know that many of hearing this question, I finally interviewed an idea of why students belong to either the KENNY THOMAS: Sometimes I wonder my- self. BOB PARMELEE: Pastime. I guess. LOUIE HAMILTON: The band is my only interest in the school, next to Smitty . JOHN ALTSTETTER: It's a long story and a very dense one. JANET PERCY: It's the only reason I go to school. TOMMY SCHMIDT: I don't know. JOANNE LOC!-IHEAD: It may be the clarinet section. CThe whole section covers a great deal of territory, Jo.D MARILYN NEWCOMBZ To be with the gang. GORDON SHERRICK: To improve my tech- nique. QTechnique is very indefinite, Gor- don.D PATTY EVANS: Because I like the kids, MARCINE BLODGETT: Because I like music, JIM I-IARTER: Because my mother makes me. JANET FRITZ: I like to take the trips. JACK KELLY JERRY BOOP JACK Sl-IOUP 2 I ain't talking. Are you kidding? Just because I like it, I guess. VJALLACE DOWNS: T0 get the experience of Bogugiinicilql dont knowi Mr' Clark just y' 'th th l I ' ' . Syiigiirxlorciesiiapsgij SEV. can get m 3 BEETTY Lou LINDSAY: My high school ani- 1t1on. PAUL KOCH: I just like the band, I guess. MIRIAM KOCHS How should I know? MIRIAM CLARK: Reasons! fExplain your- self, IVIim .j GUY VANDIVIERS Because I took lessons from Mr. Clark. DAVE JENKINS: I wonder sometimes. TOM HILDRETH: For no good reason at all. NED SLONAKER: It's a mystery to me, too, BOB I-IARTER: I got started once and I just can't quit. NORBERT DAVIS: I like the pretty drum majorettes from the other bands I meet on the trips. PAULINE VANDEMARKZ I like the interest- ing people we meet when we take trips. Several times I had my question popped right back at me, for you see, dear readers, I too am a band member and an orchestra member. A moment ago I thought I would tell why I am in the band, but I have decided to let the answers already given suffice, DOROTHY MILLER .,.71..,