Nokomis High School - Old Nokomis Yearbook (Nokomis, IL)

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OLD NOKOMIS 19 3 4 Standing: M. Tossi, E Gray, B. Kessler, A. Krisman, M. Brockman, L. Bradley, P. Zimmerman, N. Lehman, E. Dcitz, H. Sims, J. Isbell, M. Cibulka, C. Kcticlkamp, D. McRoberts. C. Klamcr. Seated: F. Hoffman, B. Gray, E. Becker, B. Peters, L. Pocock, D. Deitz, E. Pocock, Mr. Radcmacher, Director. Music Melody is the sweet-sounding theme of music, the solo, the outstanding idea. Melody is what the average person remembers in a song, the part he whistles, or hums. It is the part that becomes a part of him or her and which usually stays longer than any other part. It is the outline, the synopsis of the story, the face in the picture. Harmony is the structure, the skeleton, the framework of music. It is the building, the solid foundation. Harmony grows around the surface of the melody and fits in with the rhythm. Rhythm is the pulse in music, the repeating of certain fixed accents, the mark-time march, the spirit of music which makes you want to move in time, step in time. The most savage of music is full of rhythm. The powwow, of the American Indian, the African’s marriage dance is largely rhythm. Negro music is filled with rhythm. Popular music is nearly all rhythm and melody and little harmony. For this reason it is flat. It lacks the soul and heart of the classic masterpieces. One hears it, sings it, likes it for a short time, then forgets it. The classic masterpieces become a part of you and stay with you. Eighteen

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G. A. A. The purpose of the Girls Athletic Association is to promote an interest in athletics and to teach good sportsmanship. The G.A.A., under the capable leadership of Miss Pircher, sponsored the following programs at their regular meetings: October—Musical Program. November— A Little Mistake,” by the Senior girls. CAST Mrs. Ball............................ Anita Calihan Elsie ...............................Nelinda Tosetti Helen.............................................Joy Isbell Ray ................................. Winifred Geiss Jerry................................Mary Furimsky Cook.........................................Angeline Costa December— Christmas at the Stebbins,” by Sophomore girls. CAST Mr. Raymond.........................Claudine Klamer Mrs. Raymond......................... Naomi Stauder Mr. Stebbins....................................Ann Monaghan Mrs. Stebbins...............................Dorothy McRoberts Grandma..........................Genevieve Singier ( Doris Duckett Hettic and Tom .................. ,T T ( Nadine Lehman Joe..............................Rose Marie Pocock Jake..................................Hazel Hinton Mary .................................Mary Cibulka January—Dances by the Freshmen. April— The Red Parasol,” by the Junior girls. F. F. A. The Future Farmers of America is a national organization for farm boys who are, or have been, enrolled in Classes of Vocational Agriculture. The purposes for which this organization is formed are as follows: 1. To promote vocational education. 2. To create more interest in the intelligent choice of farming occupations. 3. To create and nurture a love for country life. 4. To encourage recreational and educational activities for students in vocational agriculture. 5. To promote thrift. 6. To encourage co-operative effort among students of vocational agriculture. 7. To strengthen the confidence of the farm boy in himself and his work. 8. To promote scholarship. 9. To develop rural leadership. There are four degree or grades of memberships based on achievement— 1st, Green Fland; 2nd, Future Farmer; 3rd, State Farmer; 4th, American Farmer. Wilbur Plerzog was elected to the State Farmer degree at the State Convention at Urbana last year, and he will be candidate for the American Farmer degree at the National Convention this year. Seventeen OLD NOKOMIS 19 3 4

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Standing: W. Wilson, N. Vighi, N. Johnson, W. Abrolac, N. I.chman, R. Thompson, C. Klamcr, G. Thompson, L. Kettelkamp, F. Stapleton, F. Kettelkamp, W. Herzog, M. Johnson, E. Davis. Seated: B. Monti, R. Brucckner, P. Gilbert, M. Hicronvmui, A. Easterday, H. Irwin, H. Read, Mr. R.tdemachcr, Director. Orchestra For music's chorus was born with light, Anti music soothes as does the night; This music sparkles, dances, glows; It sobs or sings as though it knows And shares our mood; it calms and stills, Reflects all human joys and ills. For boys and girls that work and play In this our Fiigh School every day, And dabble in the human plan, An try to learn just what is man— To counteract this rush for Fame This mad, glad chase, why—Music came. I OLD Nineteen NOKOM I S 19 3 4