Moon High School - Flame Yearbook (Coraopolis, PA)

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Cheerleaders No less in importance than those heroes of the gridiron and basketball court were the five girls who made up the cheerleading squad. At every basketball and football game Mary Alice Broscious, Olga Salaga, Helen Hissam, Verna Erickson, and Betty Gebhardt were present leading cheers. Also at pep meetings in assembly, this group could be depended upon to lead the student body in cheers that made the rafters ring. Unlike those of other years, this year's cheerleaders had definite prac- tice periods at which Miss Tomlinson acted as coach, and they wore special uniforms which carried out the school colors. Four of the girls wore red corduroy culottes and shirts displaying a big white M and the captain wore white corduroy with a red M , Much acclaim was showered upon this squad both at home and abroad, and when Miss Tomlinson presented to each one the letter she had earned, the applause of the student body was proof that their work had been appreciated. Assisting the senior cheerleaders at all preliminary games were the junior cheerleaders: Betty Conway, Geraldine Crago, Dorothy Wilkinson, Joan Tipker, Paul Riccio, and Ralph Thompson. Such good work did they do, that we have no fear of lacking a senior squad for the next few years at least. Golf Last year for the first time golf became an organized sport at Moon Township High School. With Mr. Brooks acting as coach, a team, composed of Joseph Butera, Woodrow Cole, Paul Vernocy, Charles Smith, and Harold Heinlein, participated in varsity competition. Not getting underway until late in the spring, the team played only three games. Playing at Sewickley, they were defeated by Sewickley High School 6-3. However they were able to trounce Etna High School in a home game to the tune of 1015-116, and in a return match Moon again triumphed over their opponents. Of last year's team only Smith and Heinlein are still in school, the others having been lost by graduation, but we expect the '37 season to fea- ture both new players and more victories. Golf is not as yet in the letter class, but if progress is made in the same proportion as last year's success, we may look for it to take its place beside basketball and football. Athletic Banquet Those boys who gave so willingly of their time and ability that Moon High might take its place in the athletic world were guests of honor at a banquet Friday, March 19, in the gymnasium. At this banquet, an annual affair, Mr. Russell, acting as toastmaster, introduced Mr. Allard, Mr. Brooks, and Mr. Gendich, who voiced their per- sonal opinions concerning the graduation of several players and the pos- sibilities for next season. As guest speakers Coach P. Miller of Indiana State Teachers College used for a subject All Americanismf' and assistant coach Paul Boyts dis- cussed entertainingly various phases of athletics.

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Band After enjoying a most successful initial season, the Moon High Band, made its first appearance of the '36-'37 school year at a concert presented to raise funds with which to purchase uniforms for its members. Although this aim has not as yet been realized even with the addition of the proceeds from the November bazar sponsored by the organization, it is expected that the outfits will be bought before the close of this term. Tryouts were conducted for the role of drum major and Ronald Konter was chosen for the position, with Lloyd Harbaugh as his understudy. This year the band accompanied the football team to several games, and has opened numerous assembly programs. In addition to its appearance at school affairs, the band, as a special feature, played several numbers at the March meeting of the Sportsmen's Association. Wednesday has been the day for rehearsals and with the advent of spring, outdoor drills were held to give practice in marching. Orchestra Under the supervision of Miss Grace Dickson the orchestra has been continually improving and making more public appearances than formerly. Tt has opened many assembly meetings and offered musical interludes for all dramatic performances held at M. T. H. S. At the concert in March, the orchestra really displayed its best work in helping to make the concert, the first of its kind to be held at our school, the big success that it turned out to be. Members of the orchestra include: Violins: Edward Hawes, Geraldine Crago, Charles Deiker, Annabelle Kennedy, Dolores Heath, Bernard Brackusg Flute, Hallie Jacobig Clarinets, Sarah McCormick, Dorothy Mc- Clinton, Dorothy Lottesg Saxophone, Dorothy Campbell, Phillip Herman- sen, Trumpets, Frank McCormick, Howard Gittinsg Mellophone, Leora Link, Trombone, Louise Dicksong Drums, James Arthurs, William Dallyg Pianists, Ruth Kennedy, Harold Lottes. Two of this group, Hallie Jacobi and Edward Hawes, took part in the music festival on May 7, and played solo numbers at the local concert in March. Chorus The choruses of M. T. H. S. have done bigger and better things this last year. A seventh grade mixed chorus made its first appearance by ren- dering three numbers at the musical concert in March and at the same time the senior high school chorus also made its first appearance. Three members of the chorus, Leora Link, Ethel Wood, and Dorothy McClinton, represented our high school in the trio section of the forensic contests and Ethel Wood placed third in the soprano solo group. Besides this, Leora Link was chosen to sing in the All State Chorus at Ebensburg in the early fall. Finally, our school was well represented at the annual music festival held at Syria Mosque, Friday, May 7. These girls, who under the direction of Miss Dickson, have practiced so faithfully, always after school, deserve much credit for they are gaining recognition for M. T. H. S. in the realm of music.