North Quincy High School - Manet Yearbook (North Quincy, MA)

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Band One of the most outstanding musical organizations at North is the High School Band. Under its able director, Miss Ruth Christman, the band offered an unusual patriotic presentation in both music and formations at our local football games. Many assemblies were made more interesting by the presence and music of the school band, which all led up to the musical climax of the year-the Annual Band Concert. The Senior Band, in cooperation with the junior Band and Quincy High School Band, presented one of the finest musical entertainments of the season at this concert. Due to war conditions, the annual festivals were called off, but nevertheless, the Quincy Schools had their own festival at which our Band proved highly successful. The oflicers of this active organization are: Herbert Olson, president, Frank MacCvowan, vice-president, NVarren Vlfatson, treasurer, Gerard Schaefer, busi- ness manager. A great deal of the Band's success is due to our snappy drum major, Barbara Doyle, and the five drum majorettes: joan Baines, Natalie Fisher, Irene Collins, Phyllis Ericson, and Barbara Pickles. Glee Club North's Glee Club in 1943 was one of the largest and best ever. It was, as usual, under the skillful direction of our Miss Ruth Christman. VVar caused the cessation of State and New England Festivals, but to continue their good work, Quincy held its own Festival. Each musical organization was marked on ability, quality, tone and interpretation. The Glee Club introduced a brand new patriotic song, Fight for America, by Sayward F. Rowell, at a special assembly. The Ensemble joined with the Glee Club to make this presentation a success. Their Christmas Concert this year, aided by the Ensemble, gave a representation of Christmas customs in the lands of our Allies. Some members assisted the VV ol- laston Glee Club in their final concert. Officers for 1943 were: President, Norman Chase, Vice-President, Phyllis Thomasg Secretary, Phyllis Henuekeg Treasurer, Margaret Field, Business Manager, William MacDonald. String Ensemble The String Ensemble, under the direction of Miss Ruth Christman, had a very successful year in spite of the changes caused by the war. As the All-State and New England Festivals were cancelled, Quincy held its own Festival. North's Ensemble was one of the many junior and Senior musical groups which par- ticipated. They assisted the Glee Club in a special assembly given for the benefit of North's student body. At this assembly the first public performance of the patriotic song, Fight for America, by Sayward F. Rowell, was given and enthusiastically received. The Ensemble also assisted the Glee Club at their Christmas Concert. They played at various Woman's Club Concerts, where their eiiorts were greatly appreciated. The officers for 1943 were: President, Shirley Knight: Vice-President, Lillian Hayes: Secretary, Virginia Berry, Treas- urer, Nancy Mercer: Business Manager, Evelyn Hayes.

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Band Glee Club String Ensemble

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