Ridgefield High School - Caudatowan Yearbook (Ridgefield, CT)

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Zigi' Seated: M. L. Kasper, O. jespersen, D. Scofield, I. Roy, R. Almgren, K. Hulswit, F. Rumbaugh, W. Hall, W. Haeger, J. C. Miller, j. Barrows, C. Scala, F. Biagiotti, L. Fossi, F. Serfilippi, R. Scala, R. Bassett, I, Conklin, D. O'l-late, J. DeNike, N. Waite, D. Arcotta, Mr. Rowe, T. Mitchell, R. Falcinelli, T. Salter, H. Burr, J. Yelinek, R. Roberts, D. Main, R. Roets, B. Almgren, j. Morelli, B. Haeger, M. Roets, ORCHESTRA The newly organized Theatre Orchestra of thirty- five pieces made it's inaugural appearance at the Christ- mas Concert. Though lacl-:ing in stringed instruments the orchestra made an extremely favorable impression in their debut. With a somewhat novel instrumenta- s tion of strings, eight clarinets, four trumpets, five saxophones, two horns, baritone, four trombones, and drum section, the orchestra will specialize in popular and light classical music, appearing at assemblies, plays, etc. eww

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GLEE CLUB The largest Glee Club in the history of the school, comprising more than 100 singers, was organized and has been rehearsing hve times a week. Forty boys and 65 girls have joined forces to master a program of diflicult choral works, and concerts. This years program included the works of classical and popular writers, partly secular and partly music of the church. Nineteen students attended a Music Festival at Hartford. The group returned home richer in friendship and in music appreciation. At the organizational meeting the following orlicers were elected: President, Renzo Falcinellig Secretary, Janice Huntg Librarian, Bernice Bedinig Chairman of Staging Committee, Louis Fossi: Chairman of Membership Committee, Carl Scala. Front Row: -I. Carroll, P. Mullen, B. Betlini, L. Parerniani, M. Hustis, L, Scanlon, S. Bedini. Back 34 Row: R. Rapp, O. -lesperson. L. Fossi, C. Scala, J, C. Miller, GLEE CLUB OFFICERS Seated: DI. Hunt. B. Bedini. Kneeling: C, Scala, L. liossi, R. lialcinelli. AH OPERA GUILD The Opera Guild held its first meeting in September. The following officers were elected at this meeting: Carl Scala, Presidentg Bernice Be- dini, Vice-President: jean Car- roll, Secretary: and Lucille Pat- eriani, Treasurer. It was decided to have 25 cents as the set amount for dues this year. The money ob- tained from the dues was used to obtain two membership: at the Metropolitan Opera House. Members of the junior anc Senior Guild attended twr operas, Faust and La Tra- viataf'

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--1 IBKQ l t ' F i uftwmm Q H Seated: D. Arcotta, C. Scala, M. L. Kasper, M. Roets, N. Clark, j. Morelli, B. Almgren, L. Brundage, D. Scott, P. O'Keeffe, R. Scala, R. Rapp, R. Pambianchi, C. Rich, R. Falcinelli, T. Mitchell, B. Haeger J. C. Miller. Standing R. Fish, R. Bassett, F. Biagiotti, R. Pancotti, R. Scala, F. Barriere, j. Smith P. Haeger, L. LeClair, I. Conklin, P. Venus, E. Bellagamba, D. O'Hare, N. Reid, R. Roets, j. DeNike L. Fossi, F. Serfilippi, J. Barrows, R. Rumbaugh, E. Waite, F. Rumbaugh, M. Wilson, F. Scott, H. Burr D. Main, R. Roberts, J. Yelinek, T. Salter, W. Haeger, R. Walters, O. jesperson, N. Waite, F. Ferry 1 v u BAND Ridgefields dream of a uniformed school band were finally realized in 1948. Some sixty students who, but fifteen months before, were making their first experi- mental toots on trumpets, trombones, clarinets, saxo- phones, etc., were welded into a band to be proud of. Garbed in West Point style uniforms, of orange and black, the band made a brilliant appearance in the annual Memorial Day Parade-an appearance made possible by the many loyal friends and organizations who wanted a band, and whose financial and moral support made such an organization possible. The band also appeared on Visiting Day, before a crowded auditorium--playing a varied program of popular and martial music. It also contributed to the Spring Concert, as well as sponsoring a concert by the Manufacturers' Chorus of Bridgeport, Conn.