Prescott High School - Hassayamper Yearbook (Prescott, AZ)

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Here's another group of tuneful students that arose before the birds, on Tuesday and Thursday A. M.'s— Prescott high's band. At 7:45 uproarious noises, accounted for by the tuning-up” process, were heard in the vicinity of the music room. The band furnished music at home football and basketball games, played for the Cattle Growers' con- vention, presented concerts, offered inspiration at ral- lies and several assemblies, and helped out generally when needed. The headaches and earaches of this year are now a thing of the past, but everyone will remember them— for better or for worse. Blending manly and melidious voices into glowing song, these four modern troubadours became this year's boys' quartet. Lining up left to right, they include Carl Koontz, first tenor; Wayne Frerichs, second tenor; Mer- rill Windsor, baritone; and Marion Perkins, bass. The quartet's spring presentations included music depart- ment concerts and programs, as well as performances to club and luncheon groups. MUSIC

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Here's a group of faithful musicians who trudged faithfully to school each Monday and Wednesday mornings in the wee small hours, while the stars were shining and the moon was still giving iorth its silvery glow, so that Prescott High School could have the best. Despite the temporary death of northern Arizona's music festival, our orchestra, as did all P. H. S. major music organizations, remained very much alive. The group played for the junior and senior plays, student assemblies, and special concerts. Mr. Backe warbles every part in the orchestra. If and when any individuals are having trouble, he obligingly sings or whistles their parts for them. Combining talents resembling those of the golden-voiced Lily Pons, Jeannette MacDonald, and Kate Smith ,these three girls have offered flawless harmony as the girls' trio. Joining to present fine entertainment were Betty Hayes, first soprano; Harriet Smith, second soprano; and Georgette Neighbor, alto. Their singing was al- ways enjoyed in whatever they might perform. (tirlN Trio, loft to right: Bo tty IIu om. Georgette Neighbor, Harriot Smith

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The combined Martinellis, Galli-Curcis, Lilly Pons, and Carusos of P. H. S. will do themselves proud in the year's biggest event, the commencement program, when they will sing Ballad for Americans with Mr. Backe singing the solo part.