Paw Paw High School - Wappaw Yearbook (Paw Paw, MI)

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chem C With a membership of ninety,the High School Choir has done a fine sea- son's work. The first performance of the group was a guest appearance at Lawton High School early in the year. The choir presented a Thanksgiving program before a student assembly on November 25, and gave the traditional Christmas program on Wednesday evening, December 16, in the High School Auditorium. The group took part in the Southwestern Michigan Vocal Festival on April 29 in Kalamazoo,and also gave a fine performance at the annual Spring Concert. Choir Council: President: Gil Seeley Librarian: Phyllis Blakeman Vice President: Pat McNellis Gown Custodian: Barbara Meyer Secretary-Treasurer: Judy Hartman General Manager: Joe Govia

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CONCERTS BANG Each year many students try out for the Paw Paw Bands. Approximately 85 are selected to play in the Symphonic Concert Band. These successful students study band music with regular professional routine. The organi- zation is composed of selected musicians whose main purpose is to study and perform the highest forms of music, and to give members contact with a large amount of the best music as a part of the educational program. The Symphonic Band has won acclaim throughout the area for its annual Band Show' and Pop Concerts. During 1953+ the Tri-Cities Concert Series continued to gain in popularity. Outstanding guest conductors were secured for these traditional events. A Spring Band Tour climaxed a successfulyear. Since its founding, the Symphonic Band has continually risen to take its place as one of the finest organizations of its kind. It is looked up- on with pride by the school, the community. and each band member.