Moon High School - Flame Yearbook (Coraopolis, PA)

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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.

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Band This page is sponsored by Chorus PERRY E. MERCER General Merchandise Carnot, Pa. Cora. 1113-J

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Clubs Thursday was club day this term and regular meetings were held dur- ing the fourth period. Early in the term Miss Tomlinson's Girl Scoutt' club decided that they would rather knit so they joined ranks with Miss Braun's Needle Craft Clubg and if we can judge by the numerous sweaters, hats, and purses that have made their appearance at M. T. H. S., these girls have spent their time profitably. The Chess Club with Mr. Mitchell as sponsor spent time in becoming so proficient in the game that Sewickley couldn't defeat them. Miss Rugani and her Dramatic Club have produced many plays and monologues, and their minstrel show, offered to the student body, was well received. The Novelty Club, of which Miss Lytle is faculty advisor, was ready to exhibit bed dolls, place cards, and flowers which they had made. Miss Dickson's Marionette Club spent the first semester in preparing Robin Hood and the second, Punch and Judy. The Aviation Club, called the Moon Township Air Hawks, under the direction of Mr. Scheer, made model planes and, in May, held an endurance contest. Miss Cokely and her debating club have learned the fine art of debating, while Mr. Schach and his Camera Clubn submit the following list of accomplishments: Taking and developing pictures and discussing and rating current movies. This club alone boasts a club pin. The Travelers Clubi' has listened to outsiders tell of their travels and Mr. Gendich, their sponsor, has shown travel movies. Mr. Brooks' Danc- ing Club became so proficient at the end of the first semester that the members were forced to resign to make room for others who sought similar instruction. Last but not least, Miss Greco and her Museum Club have ready for display dolls dressed to represent every nation, and models of trains, Social The social whirl of Moon High began with the Get Acquaintedn dance given by the dancing club early in the fall, and next came the Senior foot- ball dance given in November in honor of the football team. This dance was made most effective by the original football decorations. During the Christmas vacation, the dancing club again took the lead and sponsored a dance for the Alumni of '36, The social affairs were then temporarily suspended until April 9, when the Freshmen held a dance for their own class and the faculty. A week later the Sophomores were host to the upper classmen. The social activities of the year were brought to a close with the colorful Junior Prom, held late in May as a farewell to the depart- ing Seniors. Forensic League M. T. H. S. this year entered interscholastic competition in fields other than sports, for we were represented by entrants in four sections of the Forensic League. At Etna on March 15, Katharine King presented an original essay on Television, while on March 18, Tessie Stark journeyed to Sewickley where she gave a declamation on Combatting Crime. In the music section the trio division had as M. T. H. S. participants Leora Link. Ethel Woods, and Dorothy McClinton when they met at Mc- Keesport. However it remained for Ethel Woods to bring home the bacong' for at Leetsdale on March 30, she placed third in the soprano solo division. Moon High has only begun and we promise more entrants and stiffer competition in the future.