Ridgefield High School - Caudatowan Yearbook (Ridgefield, CT)

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,V 1 C.-7 A A CAPELLA CHORUS 'lst row J Allegressa E Norton I Baxter L Patermann B Almgrem L Sterry B Mathews 2nd row N Shean D Barley J Murdoch P Mullen H Grommes A Mornsroe 3rd row R Pambxanchu R Deeks D Maglll H Burr R Almgrem 4th row J C Muller J Yelmek D Mom W Haeger R LeClaur CHORUS The 194849 Chorus numbering over one hundred students was the largest ever organs zed at Rldgefleld Hugh School Officers chosen by thus large orgamzatnon early In the year were Louls Fossl, Presldent Fred Read Vlce Presldent Renzo Falcmelll, Manager, Lucnlle Patermam, Llbrarlan, Ellen Norton, Secretary, Fabio Baa gcotto, Chalrman of the Membershrp Commmee A small A Capella Chorus was formed ID 1948 Thus group as well as the larger Chorus sang for several speclal occasxons In addmon to taklng part un the All State Music Festival Two members of the Chorus served as accom panusts Loss Sterry and John Muller As nn the case of the Band, student conductors assisted Mr Robert A Rowe during the year and at the concerts

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i Q few fr, yt ,tl- f1' ff' 5 f f ig. 'M f ' 2 'W 1 ii' Q, Standing: D. Ligi, O. Jespersan, L. Pancotti, A. Montanari, R. Fish, L. Bellagamba, J. Cairns, E. Falcinelli, G. Anderson, P. Camp, M. Raets. Seated D. Keeler, J. Smith, C, Gero, L, Sterry, N. Salter, M. Christopher, K, Hulswit, J. Morganti, S, Bedini, L. Paterniani, C. Shephard, Miss Burdick DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club gave a three-act play, Hillbilly Courtship and a one-act play, Trouble in Tunnel Nine, for the benefit of the Yearbook in January. The group planned and produced an assembly program. Later they gave a three-act play as an afternoon production for the student body and faculty. Mem- PUBLIC SPEAKING This new activity, directed by Miss Spicer, is divided into two groups- Juniors and Seniors. The three main branches of study are Speech, Dis- cussion, and Interpretation. The Pub- lic Speaking class proved to be of special value to those who took part in the Second Annual Public Speak- ing Contest. Seated J Carroll, N. McCarthy, Ca, Perini, C Dutord, L Sterry, Miss Spicer, M. Christa- pher N Shean Standing: T Salter,C Scala. bership was once again maintained in the Connecticut Secondary School Drama Association and the group attended the festival given this year at New Britain Teachers College. OHicers this year are: Sara Bedini, President, Lucille Paterniani, Secretary, and Joseph Morganti, Treasurer, and Miss Burdick, Advisor. 7 1 J