Meridian High School - Meri Dian Yearbook (Meridian, MS)

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GLEE CLUB MOTTO: Music ix flu' 1u1i1'f'1'sul langzmgf' of HilllIk,iIllf.+LONGI IiI,LOWQ COLORS: Maroon and zrlwilr. The MHS Glee Club, one of the most outstanding organizations of MHS, is under the direction of Mr. Frank Harmon. Officers of the Club are: Rebecca Welcl1, Presidentg Olive Ross Lane, Secretary-Treasurer. Classical and semi-classical music is included in the program of the Club. During the year a number of presentations were given. h Among these were an annual Christmas sing in which both Junior and Senior choral clubs and the ele- mentary schools throughout the city participated. Several assembly programs were presented by the Senior Glee Club in which group singing by the entire student body was featured. A group of boys and girls were sent to Jackson to participate in the All-state Glee Club under the direction of Mr. Alwin King. Director Harmon has proved himself an able musical instructor since his coming to Meridian in 1935 and during the two years that he has supervised the musicians of the schools there has been a notable advancement. 86

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F?'U7lf rou': Ethel Mclieithen, Kathryn Stampley. Svrmllf rout Billy lielknor, james Quin- nelly, lidward Lockard, Miss Cathaleenc Hales. DEBATE Quitters never wing winners never quit is the motto of the MHS Debat- ing Club, and it is the secret of the Club's success during 1936-1937. The debating teams, coached by Miss Cathalecne Hales, attained several ratings among the schools of Mississippi. Meridian was declared winner of the state debates held in jackson in Decem- ber, 1936. The victorious team was composed of Ethel McKeithen, Billy Felk- nor, james Quinnel'y, and Edward Lockard. Before entering the state debates they won the regional debates held in Meridian, December, 1936. In the Big Eight debates which were held in Hattiesburg, March 20, Meridian was declared winner. Those who competed in the Big Eight debates were Ethel McKeithen, Kathryn Stampley, james Quinnelly, and Billy Felknor. The best feature of Ethel's debating is her strong constructive speech. James knows the art of rebuttal, has an ability to summarize the opponent's argument and kill his points. Billy's strong attribute is refutation, while Ed is outstand- ing as an extemporaneous speaker. Kathryn is commendable for her stage pres- ence, and the vivacity she displays. Miss Hales came to Meridian High School in 1936 and, under her direction, the debaters have made rapid progress. She is also coach for the entrants in the declamation contests. 85

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lirout mu: 'liom Beamon, Pat Henry, Stanley Henry, Van Dorn Mclilwec, I.. M. Yarbrough, NV. M. Clhisolm, Spiro Spirson. Srrmlil ron: Henry Nabors, Rayford Rogers, Alav Cross, Lamar Young, XVilli.nn bruce, Alohnny lranlt Alexander, Uelwin Thigpen. Tfvirif rout l.a Noyette Mayo, klanies long, Mr. lfrank Harmon, director, Charles Gibbins. Mrzrzflwi :ml in jvirlurv: Georgia Mae Brent, lzdith Marie Coats, Charles Bancroft, Harold Harris and Lewis Rothenberg, ORCHESTRA In the spring of 1936 the Meridian -Iunior-Senior High School Orchestra was assembled. This organiznation has rapidly advanced and during 1936-I937 has been composed of twenty-one musicians from Junior and Senior high schools. The orchestra is composed of a number of instruments which include a piano, eleven violins, two trumpets, a baritone, three clarinets, one oboe, and three percussions. Mr. Frank Harmon innovated the orchestra and has since been director. Mr. Harmon, who is also director of the junior and Senior High School choral clubs, came to Meridian in 1935. In the fall of 1936 he was appointed state music chairman of the Mississippi Education Association. He is also Secretary-Treas- urer of the M. E. A. Music Department. The junior-Senior Orchestra made its initial appearance in December at the city-wide Christmas sing. Assembly programs have featured its routine since that time. 87