Red Bank Catholic High School - Emerald Yearbook (Red Bank, NJ)

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MUSIC DEPARTMENT Through the music program at Red Bank Catholic, many talented students are given the opportunity to express themselves to an appreciative audience. The two musical organizations are the Glee Club, under the direction of Sister Mary Virgine and Dr. Jeno Donath, and the Band, under the direction of Mr. John Giampietro. Under the skillful guidance of our new instructor, the band had reached new heights of achievement. Whether sparking spectators at football games, marching in parades, or playing at assemblies, the band gives a creditable performance. This year Mr. Giampietro formed the Dance Band, an offspring of the regular RBC band, which provides music for school dances. Following Red Bank Catholic’s tradition, the Glee Club entertained Christmas shoppers at Steinbach’s Department Store in Red Bank. They also added to the holiday spirit by caroling through the halls of RBC during the Christmas Novena. On Sunday, December 1 6, the Glee Club and Band sponsored the annual Music Festival. The Glee Club sang “By Strauss,” “Black Is The Color of My True Love’s Hair,” and selections from Flower Drum Song, West Side Story, and Wildcat. In keeping with the season, they also presented “Star of Bethlehem,” “Adoration of the Magi,” and “Little Drummer Boy.” The school band played “White Christmas,” “Bobby Sox Suite” and “Blue Tail Fly.” The dance band presented “I Found a New Baby” and “Somebody’s Knockin’.” In addition to its other activities, this year the band also participated in our play, “The Music Man.” The finale included RBC’s band playing “Seventy-Six Trombones.” .1 A } The euphoneous voices of the senior Glee Club members ring through the foyer of Steinbach’s Department Store, Red Bank, to convey the yuletide spirit. STOP THE MUSIC! Glee Club instructors, Sister Mary Virgine, Dr. Jeno Donath, and Mr. Robert Hebble pause for a picture during rehearsal. The newly formed student dance band is featured at the One-Act Play assembly. 25

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Red Bank Catholic School Band, directed by Mr. John Giampietro, performs at the annua! Music Festival. GIVE ME A SONG! The Glee Club entertains with several choral selections at the Music Festival held December 16, 1962. Pictured with Mr. John Giampietro before a football game are senior members of the band, Claire Rennick, Kathleen McKenna, Paulette Wall, Robert Marko, Judith Sanders, Sally Spahn, Adeline Schmidt, and Gabrielle Sardo. 24

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Feel feverish? See our school nurses Mrs. Elizabeth Mendres, Mrs. Mary Raftery, and Miss Mary C. Kelly. They’re always there to serve. Here they pose for a picture with Mrs. Evelyn Russo, Girls’ Physical Education Instructor. One of the objectives of Red Bank Catholic High School is to develop “a sound mind in a sound body.” The Physical Education Department, under the direction of Mr. Albert Forte, fulfills this need. This year was essentially one of rebuilding in the Department. In addition to Mrs. Evelyn Russo, girls’ physical education instructor and Mr. Forte, boys’ instructor, the staff now includes three new members. As faculty moderator of athletics, Mr. Joseph Colao assists Reverend Richard A. Leadem in his work as Athletic Director. Mr. Philip Catanzaro and Mr. Martin Zittel assist Mr. Forte in instructing the boys’ gym classes. Mr. Zittel joined the faculty in March, taking Mr. Fiore’s place. During the winter all classes are held in the gym, but fair weather finds all students outside participating in an active program of sports. Every student also has a course in the basic fundamentals of daily health. Mrs. Evelyn Russo teaches the girls; Mr. Forte, Mr. Catanzaro, and Mr. Zittel instruct the boys. During the year, physical examinations are administered by Dr. Edward Mulligan and dental check-ups are given by Dr. Thomas P. Hyland and Dr. Donald C. Seuffert. The school nurses, Mrs. Elizabeth Mendres, Mrs. Mary Raftery and Miss Mary C. Kelly, assist the doctors during these annual check-ups. They are also on hand to give nursing care to any student who needs it during the school day. Through the efforts and guidance of the members of the Physical Education Depart- ment, another aim of Catholic Education is achieved—the development of physically-fit Catholics. Senior girls in gym class demonstrate S-T-R-E-T-C-H ability. MEET THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT! Reverend Richard A. Leadem, Athletic Director; Mr. Joseph Colao, Basketball, Track, Assistant Football Coach, Faculty Manager of Athletics; Mr. Albert Forte, Football, Baseball, and Freshman Basketball Coach; Mr. Joseph Cieri, Golf Coach; Mr. Philip Catanzaro, Wrestling, Assistant Football and Baseball Coach; Mr. Theodore Fiore, Assistant Baseball and Basketball Coach; Mr. John Dondero, Freshman Football, Assistant Track Coach.