Rice High School - Edmundian Yearbook (New York, NY)

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SAXOPHONE TRIO of Robert McKenna I2-42l, William Gillan I2-Sli and Gerald Gallagher ll-44l practice their part from the beginner's band book. The music books were geared for an entire band so that students could play as a group from the start. The ew llice Rand THREE MUSICIANS engage in some wishful thinking. Trying on the band uniforms which they will wear next year are James Harrison il-45l and twin brother John Harrison II-41I and Stephen Oberheim I2-5'll. The colorful green and gold uniforms have been carefully stored until ready for parade. THE TRUMPET SECTION of the band made rapid progress since some had had a little experience. These students are Robert Steiner I2-42l, John Harrison ll-41l, James Harrison l1-45l, Stephen Oberheim i2-Sll, William Whelan l2-Sll, Allen Bellel i2-Sll and Raymond Figueroa I3-54l. Most of the instruments were the property of the school and students paid a small rental fee for them. Over S350 was spent in reconditioning the instrumervs and the rental costs barely covered this. Instruction was free. Next year's rental money will go towards the purchase of new equipment to enlarge the band, particularly the bass section. 5s 2

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BRENDAN 0'Rl0RDAN tries to find a bare spot on the cluttered bulletin board for the dance poster he wants to hang. 'K u bf' Awiirvml f iii ' r ' 1 so-: r v i' .A Fam' .X V r x 1 . - I I E' GOING OVER some returns on pre-dance tickets are Seniors Thomas McGucken and John Rowland. PATRICK LEAVY TELLS a frustrating tale of his experience behind the Coke counter to fellow worker John Johnson after the second dance. AFTER A MEETING held to prepare for the third Rice dance, four hard-working committeemen clown for the cameraman. That's Anthony DiConciliis showing John Flynn how to get that Windsor knot in his tie. Looking on are Alphonse Szigethy and Joseph Farro. Part of committee's work which they enioyed most was visiting local girls' schools to advertise the dances. PHILIP SASSO DISCOVERS that he's in charge of the microphone set-up down at Power during the dance. Looking on are Robert Hagan and Charles Fitzgerald. The Power gym proved an ideal location for the dances since it was convenient to all subways. THREE MEMBERS of the Dance Committee catch Brother St. .Iohn for a brief moment before school to go over a few last minute changes. They are James Tracey, Philip Sasso and Patrick Leavy. As moderator, Brother did a great deal of work and all of the worrying for the five dances. my R 1. 3 R.. K 1 . 3 ' V P- M:

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THREE INTENT TRUMPETERS are hard at work during group instruction period. They are John Harrison ll-4'll, William Whelan l2-5'll, and James Harrison l'l-451. Afternoon practice sessions lasted about one hour. Students were expected to put in another hour at home-or at least until the apartment superintendent complained. 5 li ii? Rice was a noisier place during the past ten months thanks to the efforts of the new Rice Band. After an absence of three years, the Band was re- organized through the efforts of a new faculty member, Brother Lasik. Within a few weeks after school opened, the old instruments had been com- pletely overhauled and distributed to over thirty anxious students. Practices were held daily in the newly-painted band room and the auditorium. Within a few weeks the students were playing simple melodies and by year's end, the group sounded almost pro- fessional. Next year, they plan to play at school functions and march in the St. Patrick's Day parade. THE CLARINET PROVED the band's most popular instrument. This sextet are: Front Row-Francis Garthaltner l2-Sll, Joseph Kompel l2-58l, Gaetano Zitoli ll-4Bt. Back: Santiago Perez l2-58l, Robert Bishop l4-73l, Werner Lamberty l3-54l. The group received weekly instruction from Brother Heathwood, a teacher at Hayes, who came each week to give special instruction. e,Ny,,.- THE MELLOW SAXOPHONE SECTION makes music in true Guy Lombardo fashion. They are Gerald Gallagher ll-44l, John F. Walsh l2-42l, William Gillan l2-5'll and Joseph Gubelman l2-581. Almost every band instrument was in use, although it was dilTicult to get students interested in bulky bass horns. , ,.,, f, ., W-at ya, I sate: . 1 X fl -fifmllli 'Q ,XL ,lf ii X -Q---1.1. E BROTHER LASIK coaches the small bass section. They are William Oberheim l3-57l, Harold Sanchez ll-441 and Salva- tore Hili ll-461. Next year, Brother hopes to expand this section considerably so as to balance the band's music power. SIX MORE CLARINET PLAYERS. They are: George Pilla ll-41l, Frederic Martin l2-581, John Maloney ll-45l, John J. Walsh l2-52l, Gerard Szigethy l'l-48l and Francis Blennau l2-5Bl. Band had only one senlor since Brother Lasik had to start from scratch and wanted to be certain that students would return.