Oneida High School - Oneidan Yearbook (Oneida, NY)

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Page Thirty-six THE ONEIDAN ORGANIZATICNS Glee Club The Glee Club has been meeting regularly this year. The boys have niet on Tuesdays and the girls on Wednesdays. Together they appeared in the Concert, produced on May 15th, by the Music Department. Modern Problems Club The Modern Problems Club, with Miss Weeks as advisor, organized this year with the following officers: President, Bob Natolig Vice-President, Adella Frierg Secretary, Evelyn Morgan. During the year, all sorts of problems of the present day have been discussed. Heading the list are war, and crime Italian Club At the first meeting of this new club, election of officers took place. The results were: Charles Koester, President, Rose Fortini, Vice-Presidentg Ben Manaserie, Secretaryg and Bruce Cheesboro, Treasurer. The club has made a study of Italian Geography, history and customs. A notebook has been kept on Italian art. For social functions the club has had entertainments in the form of Italian card games and dinner. French Club The French Club has been very active this year. At the first meeting election of officers took place with the following results: President, Evelyn Morgan: Vice-President, Adella Frierg and Secretary, Evelyn Morgan. At meetings, games which involve a knowledge of French have been played and French puzzles have been worked. The final efforts of the club were directed toward the production of the French Play for assembly. The social function of the year was a Christmas Party. German Club The German Club has had another successful year. At meetings, German folk lore, music and tourist places were studied. The main effort of the club was the production of the German assembly which we al lremember as arvproduced German Hotel with all its gaiety. Soloists, an exhibition waltzer and a German Band entertained the hotel guests. The club motored to Colgate University to view a German movie, Emil und di Detektive on one occasion. The social event of the year was a German dinner served by girls in German costume. Several distinguished guests attended including Mr. Knapp, Mr. Covell, Miss Weeks, and the grade school principals. Home Economics Club This club has been very active this year. At the opening meeting, election of officers took place. The officers are: Dorothy Roberts, President: Elaine Roberts, Secretary, and Helen Sheedy, Treasurer. Miss Milmoe is the club advisor. During the year the club has knitted, made smocks, made curtains for the Dean's office, helped with the costumes for two plays and kept the football uniforms in repair. It has also sponsored popcorn ball sales to raise money. For social activities, the club has had a Hallowe'en Party, a spaghetti supper, a covered dish party, a picnic at thc beach and many small lunches. Dramatic Club This year the first Shakespearian play was produced in Oneida High by the Dramatic Club. This play, Twelfth Night, met with great success. The following is the cast: cast: Orsmo ....,........... ................................ .................,..... G E ORGE ZOOK Curio ......... ........ R OBERT SEIWERT Valentine ..... ............ B URTON HARP Viola ......................... ....... M ARIAN COVELI. Sea Captain .............. ........... J ACK PARDEE Sir Toby Belch ............... ........,. J OHN COTTON Maria ----...------........................ .......... N ORMA NILES Sir Andrew Aguecheek ,.,., ,,,,,,,, E DWARD JOY Feste .-..-............................. . ......... RENA ABBOTT Olivia ................... ........ . .JEAN TIBBITS Ma1V0li0 ---.... .......... D ONALD BAIRD Antonio ..... ........... B ENSON DILLON Sebastian ...... ........ J ACK CAN ANAUGH Fabian ....... ............................................... H ELEN TRUAX Priest .................................................................,.......... BURTON HARP Officer -............................. DONALD CRANDALL, TED DIABLE The production netted a profit of 580, which was turned over to the Student's Association. What some people don't know about driving could fill a hospital. Miss Hills-I wonder why a boat is always spoken of as feminine? Flint-Because it's so hard to handle. Lady-So you are on a submarine. What do you do? Dillon-Oh, I run forward, Ma'am and hold her nose when We want to take a. dive.

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THE ONEIDAN page Thlrtyfiv O. H. S. Orchestra The Oneida High School Orchestra organized this year with the following officers: President, Rena Abbott: Vzce- President. Jack Cavanaughq Secretary, Minerva Vifasong Council Member, Warren Whitey Treasurer and Advisor, Mrs. Babcock. The orchestra has played on various occasions during the year including assemblies. the Dramatic Club play Twelfth Night , the play put on by the Oneida Players. The Mummy and the Mumps , and at Christmas time in a Little Svm- phony at the Old Ladies' Home. They also p-layed for prize speaking. Senior Play. and Commencement. The Band and the Orchestra combined put on a concert on May 15th, that was well received. They also participated in the Cazenovia Music Festival. For social activities, a series of parties and dances were held to raise funds for a bass viol. Also a Christmas, Valen- tines' Day. and St. Patrick's Day parties were held. There was also the annual outing at Oneida Lake which was a huge success. Two things have been accomplished by the orchestra this year, first. the buying of the bass viol and second, the awarding of the orchestra pins.

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THE ONEIDAN Page Th ty OUT OF 1936 High School Graduates will eventually engage in business activities lSee 1930 N. Y. Censusl l INSURE YOUR FUTURE SUCCESS CHOOSE -don't drift into any business career SECURE - training suited to your own interests and abilities ENROLL - in an accredited business institute -which is licensed by the Board of Regents -whose faculty are registered, business trained and experienced teachers -that has established record of at least 30 years employment service to graduates and employers C YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO ACCEPT A LOWER STANDARD OF TRAINING W'rife for t'dfd10g for rnlliiref offered af EENTIII-II CITY BUSINESS INSTITUTE 630 S. Warren St. Syracuse, N. Y. Nl ll ii I