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

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UQ Under the direction of Mr. Albert Carsto, the golden voices of our renowned Clee Club supple- ment the solemnity of Commencement exercises. The silver-toned songsters of 0.L.0.L.'s Clee Club, under the supervision of Sister Margaret Anthony, enrapture the hearts of its listeners, as the talented choraleers provide entertainment for assemblies and the climaxing event of the year, the annual Spring Musicalef' The accomplished tunesters exemplify the cultural pursuits of the students. G. Pedrosu and T. Pedrosa, belles from our southern continent, blend voices harmoniously to the stringed accompaniment of R. Avellino. Strains of South America folk songs echoed throughout the gymnutorium for the enjoyment of the audience. 'Q X,-vw SEK

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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.

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