Parker High School - Torch Yearbook (Parker, PA)

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...if 4 MM' t BOY'S CHORUS ff' Q' G K B. R. R. smrey, A. Bickel, B. Gallagher, G. Elliott, D. Terwilliger, B. Cook, D. Tremba, Mr. Tritle, Elliott, R. Bowser, T. Del-Iart, H. Blymiller, Trill, A. Moberly, W. McCall, J. Jordan, J. Terwilliger, B. Patterson Botz, R. Welling First row- . Second row- Third row- B. Maxwell, D. Overheim, M. Switzer, C. McCall, Master, J. Slater. Boy's chorus is getting more popular as evidenced by the fact that the enroll- ment is steadily increasing until there are now 30 members. During the Christmas festivities we broadcast a portion of the Christmas concert over the P.A. system at the Presbyterian church. This was followed by carol- ing the shut-ins and other people of the community. This evening of entertainment was climaxed by a party at the school cafeteria. We, also, shall never forget the outstanding number of the annual minstrel show--THE PARKETTS-- A colorful and entertaining pantomine of Daddy was given by John Kelly, Duane, Tremba, Howard Blymiller, and Raymond Seigler. Mr. Tritle, our director, is initiating plans for a regular mixed chorus for next year. 7

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GIRLS' CHORUS f,Qfz-- . e A 9 - - 4 First row- J. McCall, C. Matthews, E, Weckerly, B. Lesser, S.L.Ramsey, M. Francisco, M. Fross, M. Francisco, J. Beuchele, N. Johns, E. McKee. Second row- L. Jones, N. Kastory, E. Weckerly, M. Chambers, G. Reed, Mr. Tritle, D. Fross, E. Lauer, B. Terwilliger, M.E.Caldwell, B. J. Ramsey. Third row- L. Pollum, M.L.Pipher, V. Lytle, M. Grazier, J. Mullen, F. Goodman, J. Fox, B. Stewart, R. Blymiller, N. Master. Fourth row- M. Jordan, L. Weckerly, M. Goodman, M. Gerwick, A. Stewart, N. Switzer, O. Shay, R. O'Neil, N. Trout, D. Horner, E. Grazier, R. Murrey. The chorus of '52 and '53 has a membership of fifty-two. Try-outs are conducted by Mr. Tritle. The girls are chosen from classes nine to twelve. Parker High School has had a girls' chorus for the past several years. The mem- bership has grown until its enrollment ls greater than that of any other activity in school. The chorus has also accumulated a sizeable library of music. Its records include the best selections. A few examples are: Tschai.kowsky's Nutcracker Suite , l-Iallelujah Chorus , One World , Waring's arrangements of Hymn to Music , Comin' Tlu'u the Rye , and Little David . Chorus rehearses two hours a week. Through participation in chorus, high school students -have opportunities to develop their choral ability, which will lead to more enjoyable group 'singing in adult life. They also learn to appreciate good choral music as presented by professional groups. Under the direction of Mr. Tritle, the activity highlights of the year were: Christ- mas concert--caroling--May Day Festival.

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YEARBOOK First Row: M. Francisco, D, Fross, A. Tremba, M. Gerwick, S. L. Ramsey, N. Master, Miss Schmidt. Second Row: Mr. Corbett, P. Mullens, J. Beuchele, L. King, D. Overheim, D. Neely, B. Blymiller, J. Hepner. The 1953 Torch will arrive tentatively in May. Students and teachers look forward to receiving it each year. Their criticism will be varied, but the staff hopes they will be tolerant of mistakes. This year the staff has inserted new ideas in the way of features and in- cluded some of the old proven ones. The book is an attempt to portray school life in the eyes of a senior, including those things which will naturally be remembered The staff with the help of Mr. Corbett and Mr. McKelvey signed a contract with a different company this year. As a result there was some delay in getting started. There were new requirements and regulations that had to be studied and interpreted by our editors and staff. The senior staff and the newly elected junior staff sincerely hope that you as a reader will find this book educational, entertaining, and interesting. The staff wishes to express sincere appreciation to Mr. Corbett, Mrs. Gardner, Mr. Holmgran, and Miss Schmidt who have given generously of their time and guidance. Members of Senior Staff: Editor in Chief . . Assistant Editor . . . Business Manager . . . Literary Editor . . . Sports Editor . . . Art Editor ..... Features Editor . . . Martha Gerwick Arthur Moberly Sara Lee Ramsey Norma Jean Master Marilyn Francisco Alan Tremba Delores Fross