Mayville Central High School - Pacemaker Yearbook (Mayville, NY)

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THE PACTEMAKER 1941 THE BAND The Mayville Central School Concert Band, under the direction of Mr. deGroat, now two and a half years old, competed at Fredonia- and showed itself well above its years. But our pride and joy is the 24-piece drill band that added color to the basketball by its pep songs and maneuvers. In the course of the year the band helped dedicate the new school building, participated in programs for Armistice Day, the May Festival, Memorial Day and other public functions. It joined with the chorus in a public concert. Its soloists and ensembles furnished numerous organiza- tions with entertainment. The brass quartet and clarinet quartet made creditable showings at Fredonia while the drum trio and both flute and French horn soloists, Amelia Kiesewetter and Pauline Holbrookfcarried Mayville's banner in the State and National contests. The brilliantly styled blue and gold uniforms, new this year, set off this group as one of the finest appearing in Western New York. THE ORCHESTRA The orchestra, newly organized this year by Mr. deGroat, plays mostly for what enjoyment and experience can be gained. It, too, helped dedicate the new school and furnished music for the Senior Play and other activities. While it did not compete at Fredonia it made a very creditable showing. This group is one of a few in the state which is experimenting with the Hammond organ to bolster its volume of tone. Mayville looks forward to a top-notch orchestra in years to come. THE MAJ ORETTES Five clever exponents of America's fastest growing art, that of baton twirling, made up the M. C. S. majorette corps this year. They were featured wherever their services were needed and were the backbone of the school's crack drill band. Wearing both their medals and their smiles with equal charm, the girls were well rehearsed at flngerspins, backpasses, high throws and cart- wheels. They gained high State and National competitive honors at the various music festivals this spring. Shown standing left to right: Arnella Gould, Pauline Holbrook, Shirley Meade, Juline Kinder, Marilyn Johnson, and Albert F. deGroat, instructor.

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