Our Lady of Lourdes High School - Realm Yearbook (Shamokin, PA)

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-V'JCYC! 'N-sur' MR. RALPH EDWARDS, Majorette Instructor BAND AND MAJORETTES -Psnronm IN A sPLENnln ARRAY or MUSICAL TALENT Satisfying the craze of teenagers for popular music, E. Martz, C. Sadoski, R. Knapik, J. Brennan, R. Lefiler, P. Brennan, and P. Zalanowski comprise a most entertaining feature of our music department. Exemplifying their talent of harmonious blending our prized combo paves the way for musically in- clined aspirants. With vivacious suppleness these twinkle-toed twirlers are willingly put through their paces by their efficient instructor, Mr. Edwards. Participants in this agile assemblage are: K. Cates, R. Kokoles, S. Rosini, S. Ledzinski, M. J. McClynn, J. Leshinskie, .l. Butkey, B. Waraksa, J. Roma, J. Palacz, .l. Caughan, M. More, R. Pedro, C .Rovito, A. Wysocki, M. Schaffer, M. Pesansky, J. Pstroch, M. Flanagan, M. Procopio, K. McAlanis, C. Lamey, C. Warshefski, M. Scandle.

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.av I' E .J Transforming discordant sounds into harmonious music is the mandate delivered to 0.L.O.L's renowned band under G Nag the guidance of Mr. Al Carsto. 60' 'fig In snappy new uniforms provided by the Boosters of the Music Department, our Band and Majorettes marched and played to the gaiety of the Christmas parade. Any appearance of these utunesters and twirlers is,certain to enliven all our civic and social functions. Behind each demonstration are long hours V of practice supervised by Band Director, Mr. Al Carsto and Majorette Instructor, Mr. Ralph Edwards. As head ' of the Music Department, Sister Margaret Anthony if keeps everything in motion while planning for the . Spring Music Festival, This is l'affaire eleganten i v. X' amidst all the activities of the year. ' .fp ,df Displaying the fourth R . . . Rhythm, J. Palacz and C. -1 K Haile, top twirlers of 0.L.0.L., enter the limelight as leaders at of our Majorette Corps. Strutting to the precise beat of the W' drum section, they accept the responsibility entrusted to them 4 , with co-ordination and poise. KK, X hgrxx

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GLEE CLUB MELLow voices Fnom THE HEART Under the direction of Sister Margaret Anthony, the newly formed Lourdes Clee Club performs at various school functions. Heeding the words of the proverb, Practice Makes Perfectf' these selected upperclassmen devote every moment of their free time to practice in order to keep their harmony at full pace. To qualify as a member of the Glee Club, each voice must be tested individually by Sister Margaret Anthony, who in turn decides whether or not the student possesses vocal ability. Together with vocal ability, the ingredients of willingness and enthusiam are also necessary. Workhlg in conjunction with the Latin Club, in the Christmas Play, the Glee Club presented various novelty tunes, and the traditional Christmas Carols. The Hi-Lite of their performances, each year, is the Spring Musicale in which this outstanding group lightens the hearts of the audience. 'fr Dancing and singing to the folk songs of Poland, Hn Marhefka, F. Ziemba, D. Konetski, F. Durdock, and B. . A Malinoski captivated the patronage of the Spring Festival. Their diligent preparation of Polish pronunciation and perfect harmony resulted in a successful showing at the musicale. Tickling the ivories, J. Brennan and K. Cubora demonstrate their musical abilities as pianists of the music department. As accompanists for Clee Club and Assembly programs, they add to the spirit of musical enjoyment.