Monsignor Bonner High School - Bon Aire Yearbook (Drexel Hill, PA)

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1. 2: 1 'Z' if ' ,.s1yf'j STRIKE UP THE BAND-The color guard and drill team of the Marching Band provide a guide-post for one of the bandis more complex maneuvers. This feature of the hand made its ini- tial appearance at the first football king J Ni 4? wwf at game of the season. sts ,, as Vfblqni 'MW We mmm ar wt M5 Wwe W, ,M+tf.g Y ll if? 3 'Ql'Z - wig, Y ,K Q i W Y! -mga 111:55 r ff'?!ffii4iQii T 5'li1t1xwf?Tif ' A ifiel P it Q' , I'VE HEARD THAT SONG BEFORE -Father Duify, 0.S.A., moderator of the band, expresses his opinion on the selection made by Mr. Dougherty, the hand director. Without the guidance of these two men, the Bonner Band could never have attained the recog- nition which it merited this year. ff SEVENTY-SIX TROMBONES-The brass section of the hand pre- pares to entertain the crowds at half-time during a game. Such performances brought frequent honors to the hand. Encore. Encore.

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'tnwiff . xi 45 nw MUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC-The 1961 version of the Monsignor Bonner Marching Band halt at attention following the finale of one of their intricate drills. 'YIIIAYIU XII Without A Song the day would never end. At least for the Bonner hand member no day ever ends without his hour or two of practice. But that faithful practice is what has made the Bonner Band famous in the area. It is well known not only for music hut also for its well executed precision drills and its uspit and polish military appearance. As a reward for their devotion to music, the band members were asked to represent Oregon State this year at the Liberty Bowl in Philadelphia. This distinction was awarded to the Bonner Band after placing third in the All-Catholic competition.

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x au I 'aa 4 HAPPY TALK and good music add to the enjoyment of a night out with the girls. You can be sure that these Mothers will find plenty Happy Talk at any of the social functions of the Band Mothers' Association. SWEET AND LOVELY are the offi- cers of the Band Mothers Association. As they formulate their plans for the upcoming functions of the association, they display the grace and charm that is found in every Band Mother. Our Sweet and Lovely ladies are: fleft to rightl Mrs. Topey, Mrs. Founds, Mrs. Powers and Mrs. Pilacik. f N Rand Mother The Sophisticated Ladies who comprise the Band Mothers Association work untiringly to provide the instruments and uniforms for Bon- ner's Marching Band. These women help to supply the financial aid needed to run such a large organization as our Band through their parties and annual dance. The results of these elforts were well appreciated, as evidenced by the wide acclaim merited by the band at all the football games. The expansion of this dedicated group of women can be accredited to the interest of the mothers in their sons and their sons, school.