Murphy High School - Mohian Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

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29 Alice In Orchestralia Under the direction of Mr. Claude Dahmer, the Senior Orchestra is rapid- ly developing into an organization of symphonic proportions in instrumenta- tion, as well as in artistic attainments. Not only are the interpretations more effective, but due to a higher musician- ship among the players, and to the addition of new instruments, a marked improvement has been noted in the quality of tone produced by the en- semble this year. The object of the organization is to study the works of the great composers, striving to define their thoughts and intentions, and to interpret and reveal them to its audi- ence, so that all may acquire a better understanding and appreciation of music in its highest form, to develop musicians capable of playing in college, civic, and professional musical organi- zations. During the past season this orchestra, composed of about sixty young musicians, had the honor of ap- pearing in joint recital with the artist, Miss Louise Bernhart, contralto of the Chicago Civic Cpera Company. ORCHESTRA Standing: Mr. Dahmer. direc- tor: Carolyn Platt, pianist: Sitting: Ro»a Adair Brown, pianist. Row One: Kennedy. Dahmer. Brannon. Dahmer. Roh. Car- ley. Mnxon. Ahrama. Molton. Reed. Row Two: Jensen. Davis. Ash. Thompson. Amos. Bassett. Kcarley. Jordan. Wagner. K I i n g. Johnston. Fowler. Keeler. Yohn. Row Three: Ogletree. Dis- rmikcr, Anglin, Igler. Burk, itrown. Wainwright. Cam- eron. Heubach. Arias. How- ell. Kurkulakes. Row Four: Jakobik. Jakobik. White. Laws, Myera. Griffin. Brown. Noble. Andrews. Sus- aon, Sowert. Nixon. Childrea. Haginas Back Row: Wood. Jacobson. Dcsporte. Price. Jones. Tat- tia. Bitner. Fowler.

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BAND Drum Major........Fowler Row One: Moran. Greene. Wright, Tatti . Brannon. El- Ha. Ward. Roh. Carley Row Two: Alley. Lubel. de Grow. Ellner. Wood. Revere. Baldwin. Mann. Wagner. Row Three: Cowart. Ellia. Brown. Rains. Jacobson. Ta- p i a. Johnston. Dakmer. Kling. Row Four: Bittner, Fowler, Amos. Prolsdorfer, Disporte. Holland. Thomas. Brown, liewback. Row Five: Chastain. Keeler. Kennedy. Baldwin. I’oice. Atterbery. Andrews. Donng- hue. Daijmer. Row Six: Brown. Knight. Fry. Jones. Gilpin. Noble. Sisson. Cameron, Arias. Stookey's Rag-Time Band Organized in 1928 with twenty mem- bers Murphy’s band has, during nine short years, become one of the best known groups in the South. This year with a total membership of over sixty members it has on all occasions present- ed programs worthy of the school it represents and has earned for itself an invaluable record. The band takes an active part in all civic enterprises and gives special musical programs in Bien- ville Square. It occupies a prominent position in parades, including those held by the mystic societies during the Mardi Gras season. Its colorful blue and gold uniforms are a familiar fea- ture at all football games not only in Mobile but in every city Murphy plays as the members of the band accompany the team on its trips. In carrying oui its programs this group of Murphians have had the appreciation of fine music instilled in them and they have been welded into an organized unit. Any classman, provided he can maintain the high standards set by Mr. Stookoy, the able conductor, is eligible for member- ship.

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As one of the features most frequently brought to the notice of the public, the Girls’ Glee Club has grown to be an out- standing organization of the school. In as- semblies, Parent-Teacher meetings, and social gatherings, the Glee Club numbers are always eagerly anticipated. Their popularity is not limited to the students; other audiences ap- plaud them as well. Under the excellent instruction of Lewis Stookcy, the members of the club are trained in group and individual singing as well as in duets, trios, and quartettes. Harmony is particularly emphasized and only those girls who have good voices and a natural love for Sing Sing Sing music are admitted to the organization. The Girls’ Glee Club is very popular with the students and consequently is composed of a large group. Besides affording a great deal of immediate personal pleasure, it gives the participants invaluable training for the future. It may result in singing over the Girl ’ Sextette GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Row One: Krouttof. Il»yl«. Jacobs. Aikin. Chambliss. O'Rourke. Flach. Champbell. William . Johnson. Vice. Knger. I.indell. Row Two: Davis. Dick. Ustri- nas. Peters. Thompson. Cochrane. Venturnu, Creel. McDonell. Thompson. Lin- villc. Wood. Williams. Smith. Shoumate. Seiple. Row Three: Turner. Forrill. Taylor. Petro. Asheirren. Gaines. Pankey. Dohm. Doyle. Schock, Berry, Mid- dlcbrooks. I.und. Seymour. Prouty, Pcnnintcton. radio; it may be the training needed for outstanding work in a college glee club; or it may be only a source of pleasure among family and friends; but whatever else, it will lead to a deeper appreciation of good music that will last them always and enrich then- lives. 30