Petersburg Harris High School - Sphinx Yearbook (Petersburg, IL)

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1 SENIOR SYMPHGNY The year 1947 marks the completion of the Senior Symphonyf' a worthy composition started just four years ago by a group of fifty seven naive amateurs. Though inexperienced in the musical world, this group, full of lofty ambitions, determined to produce a work that would please with its variety of movements, but never wander from its inspiring theme. The PRELLIDE, 1943-4, was marked with lightness and enthusiasm. To direct this gay begin- ning, the Symphoneers chose Art Reiser, President, Henry Vfhitehurst, Vice President, Dale Brown, SecretarydTreasurer, and Bernadine Smith, Student councilor. Mr. Golden was arrange- ment-sponsor. The SECOND MovEMEN'r of the symphony, the lntermezzo, 1944-5, found a more serious mood creeping into and blending with the natural lift and gaiety of the score. Vocalized arrangements from Merchant of 'Venice Court Scene heightened this effect, and resonance from blue ribbon renditions in music and band contest added a triumphant note. Arrangers and producers were Mrs. Peterson, Miss Masters, and Mr. Basso. The Symphoneers were under the batons of jo Anne Eades, President, Nick Thomas, Vice President, Henry Whitehurst, Secretary-Treasurer, and Marilyn Bell and Wayne Gum, Student Councilors. The Tumn MOVEMENT developed a rhythm most ditlicult to play but pleasing and well-timed. Critics noted it happily expressed in the play, The Little Minister, directed by Mr. Golden. There is no doubt that the Gershwin influence, especially noticeable in the Prom Interlude, presented at the Abraham Lincoln Hotel, Springfield, May 9, 1946, dominated successfully the last part of this movement. Mrs. Satorious, Miss Holloway, Miss Parkerson, and Mr. Golden were conductors. Those in charge of direction and harmony were: Floyd Miller, President, Henry Whitehurst, Vice President, Bernadine Smith, Secretary-Treasurer, Clelabel Sevems, Wayne Sutton, and Art Reiser, Student Councilors. Founru and final MOVEMENT of the Senior Symphony played by the now professional Sym- phoneers in Harris High Hall placed in the spotlight, Art Reiser, President, Bob McDaniel, Vice President, Bernadine Smith, Secretary-Treasurer, and Nick Thomas, Dale Brown, David Wat- kins, and Wayne Gum, Student Councilors. Increasing tempo with dramatic speech, Nonet, band and music contests, the movement led on to the inevitable climax. The GRAND FINALE, expressing sublime aim in Headed for Eden was played to magnificent conclusion by the music-makers under the inspiring guidance of Miss Terry. Directors were Miss Terry, Miss Masters, Miss Grossman, and Mr. Liggett, Symphonic Experts. As due reward for this distinguished symphony, the Symphoneers made an excursion trip to Hannibal, Missouri, were guests at the Prom, and graduated with full honors. So ends the tale of a symphony, most unusual in style and rhythm, which will provide pleasant memories and melodies that will linger on forever. . Y. No Page Ten

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SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Art Ruiscr, President, Roh- ert McDaniel, Vice-President, Bcrnndinc Smith, Sucrolnry Wn5'nc Suton, Treasurer. CLASS MOTTO: Do not make ,cNL'1aws, umkc glvorf. CLASS COLORS: Real and Xvlmitc CLASS FLOXX'IER: XVhitc Carnation MY LAST GOODBYE Now comes the parting! Jin' vom' has flown by lTix swcctcst sorrow, 'H'c think with a sigh, ,-iltlvottgh tl1ef,0's friendship wolf miss Our hearts remcmller this: fftvorusz Our last War is tlvronqlv that as scrliors wc knew 71 was our last gloodlvvc to von. ,Tlw jnltzv .spelled s14cccs,s. 'Twats 5fdcr1 we conjcm. Tl was our last goodlwv to von, Dom' fL'I1Lkl7Cl'.S, ulnss rings and thi: Our caps and long: gowns, .411 seem to repent: 'lt'c tlmnlc von. 'lust xmitc tlvrouqlv a tcm' for this is thc Year' lTlmt we bid last goodbye to you. Page Nine

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V, 1 ,IO ANNE EADES-fleannelte JlcDonald Band l, 2, 3, 4, President and Student Director 4, Class President 2, CAA 1, 2, 3, lntrafMurals 2, junior Play, Little Minister , Sphinx Stall 3, Editor-in-Chief 4, Glee Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Dramatic Club 2, Nonet 3, 4, New Salem Log 3, 4, lnternational Students Society 3, 4, State Speech Contest 3, 4, Library Staff 4, Senior Play, Headed for Eden , Debate 4, Play Valiant,' 3. ,IANICE ECKHOFF-llnnzb Shore lntra-Murals l, 2. HENRY VVHITEHURST-Perry Cmno FFA l, 2, 3, 4, tl'resident 2, 35, qVice President 47, Class Vice President I, Secretary-Treasurer 2, Vice Presi- dent 3, Play, Submerged. DONALD LOVELESS lTransferj-Penny Qondnian Boys Chorus 4, Sphinx Statf 4, Science Club, 4. BERNADlNE SMITH-'Vivian Blanc Student Council 1, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, GAA 1, 2, Intra- Murals 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 3, 4, Class Secretary-Treas- urer 3, Class Secretary 4, junior Play, Little Minister , Recreation Board 3, Nonet 3, 4, International Students Society 4, New Salem Log Stall 4, Senior Play, Headed for Eden. DONNA LOU BRALIER-Deanna Durbin CAA 1, 2, Intra-Murals 1, 2, 3, 4, Sextette 2, Glee Club 3, Library Staff 3, 4, Sphinx Staff 3, 4, Nonet 3, 4, lnternational Students Society 3, 4, Science Club 4, New Salem Log Staff 4. LEO PlCKRELL-Roy Rogers lntra-Murals l, 2, 3, 4, Track 3, International Students Society 3, 4, Science Club, 4. Page Eleven