Port Hope High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Port Hope, Ontario Canada)

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MUSIC COUNCIL MUSIC COUNCIL Front Row: L-R B. Burley, B. Malcolm, B. Fitzsimmons, D. Wladyka, P. Dent, Back Row: J. Dent, Mr. Werner, S. Armstrong. By Doreen Wladyka On Sept. 26th., the first meeting of the 1960-61 Music Council was held in Room 219. A quick survey revealed that Grade 11 had captured the seniority of this year ' s council. The election of officers took place and the following bravely faced a year of dutiful service: President Peter Dent (Glee Club) Vice-President Lawrence Cleary (Senior Band) Secretary-Treasurer Bonnie Malcolm (Orchestra) Historian Doreen Wladyka (Glee Club) Publicity Convener Sue Armstrong (Senior Band) Students ' Council Bob Fitzsimmons (Orchestra) After Christmas the following were added: Reps from Junior Band - Judy Dent and Bruce Burley. This year the Music Council worked in conjunction with other organizations on several occasions. The first of these was on October 28th. , when the council negotiated with the Music Department of Kenner Collegiate of Peterborough. The council ' s endeavours resulted in a highly enjoyable afternoon concert by the com¬ bined orchestras of the two schools. Then, on November 9th, the Music Council corroborated with the Dramatic Society and sponsored a trip to Toronto to see the ever-popular Broadway Mus- ica l My Fair Lady , at the newly-opened and fabulously beautiful O ' Keefe Cen¬ tre for the Performing Arts. I am sure that the memory of this thrilling per¬ formance will remain with us for a long time to come. Commencement was held on November 18th. On this memorable occasion the past president of the Music » Council,Mary Lawson, following in her brother Art ' s footsteps, received the Dean Wilson Memorial Trophy for her outstanding contri¬ bution in music. Soon after Commencement came the exams, after which, everyone joyfully heralded the beginning of the Christmas Season. On that last snowy day of school the students, gaily humming Carols with thoughts of holiday parties dancing in their heads, assembled in the gym for the Annual Christmas Party. It was a huge success and complete with all safety precautions for Santa. (There has been a ru¬ mour going around that someone has already signed for ' Throne-Testing for next 37

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Front Row: R. Elliston, W. Gorsline, L. Winfield, R. Winfield, W. White. Back Row. P. McKeever, Capt. Mumby, T. Hunt, K. Heykoop. The Port Hope Cadet Corps Band, reinforced by an experienced drum line is under the able direction of C Lft. J. Murray and is being aided by music director L. Werner. The Officers of the Corps are: Headquarters C.O.- C Mjr. L. Winfield 2 i c - C Capt. V. Huffman C.S.M. - C Sgt. Mjr. R. Cameron Flag Party Lft. T.J. Schoon Sgt. E. Lowes Sgt. R. Pragnell Stores: CQMS - C Sgt Mjr. McCreery C S Sgt. Hutnyck C Sgt. J. McElroy Band: C Lft. J. Murray 1 st Platoon: C Lft. Elliston C Cpl. J. R . Ashby C Cpl. R. Pomeroy C Cpl. J.A.A. Bigelow 2nd Platoon: C Lft. R.L. O ' Brien C Cpl. W. Gorsline C Cpl. D. Vanhinsberg C Cpl. P. Wakely 3rd Platoon: C Lft. J. Wickett C Cpl. P. Crowhurst C Cpl. R. Keyes C Cpl. T. Kennedy Although reduced to a voluntary basis, the spirit of the corps still thrives, and we are hoping to make another good showing at the annual inspection, in May. C Cpl. D. Vanhinsberg C Sgt. G. Gifford C L-Cpl. F. Rose C L-Cpl. G. Pigott C Sgt. L. Kemlo C L-Cpl. K. Wilson C L-Cpl. W. Hunt C L-Cpl. J. Bradley C L-Cpl. J. Walkey C L-Cpl. J.L. Ton 36

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year.) Santa, who arrived in a rather unexpected way through Mr. Rose ' s chim¬ ney, was more popular than ever this year, and got all present in a joyful mood as they left to begin the holidays. In the New Year, the Music Council and the D r a m a t i c Society again pooled their efforts, to bring the Sadie Hawkins and Valentine ' s Dance to P.H.H.S. . On February 11th. after weeks of joint meetings and preparations, ' Hillbilly Havoc ' , otherwise known as ' Rock Around The You-Know-What ' , was presented. The dance was one of the most successful ever held and was complete with a conglomeration of candy hearts, red and white balloons, a King and Queen of Hearts, hay, little brown jugs, apple cider, and the hit of the evening - square dancing. The Glee Club this year, sponsored by the Music Council, performed at the Toronto Music Festival, and came second. This was the first time that our choir had ever taken part in that competition. The experience was invaluable and will surely provide the incentive for the Glee Club to go on to even greater acclaim in competitions in the years to come. The Music Council sponsored another trip to Toronto on the 27th. , to see the National Ballet of Canada perform the ' Nutcracker Suite ' at the Royal Alexandra. This, too, was a truly delightful performance. The student contest for the May Musicale, which proved so successful last year, is again in full swing and the students are trying their utmost for the opp¬ ortunity to present their talents at this year ' s Musicale. With the Musicale the history of the Music Council of Port Hope High for ' 60- 61 is ended. As we look back we acknowledge the certain people who have been instrumental in making the council successful. To Mr. Werner goes our deepest appreciation for his sound guidance and advice when we became a little too ex¬ cited, and Peter Dent, our President, our sincere thanks. Without his enthusiasm and his conscienciousness the Music Council could never have made it. Thanks again Pete, for a job well done. MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS Back Row: R. Austin, P. Austin, D. Grimshaw, P. Moore, G. Clark, D. Cottrell, J. Bradley. Front Row: G. Anderson, J. Dent, R. Joice, B. Burley. H. Harrington, R. Perry, P. Sneyd. 38