Rochester High School - Manitou Ripples Yearbook (Rochester, IN)

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Pop Tunes, the Band Takes the Musical Lead PAGE Ill FIRST ROXY: M. Iirvcr. AI. CQIi.iprn.in, M. Hudkins, lf. Ik-rns I SIKUND ROXY: l7. licuic. ,l, llcmlerwn, Cf. Iinkur, D. Sillwi mann. -I. Rmcnburx, P. Partridge. P. Gordon, D. XVQIIIG 'I llIliD RUXY: II. XY'.ilbi1rn, XX . Sami, li. Vhlgoncr, R. I3.iiIcv ll. Iluwcn, M. Smith. N. Miixwliiun, 1.. Hill, D, llllll. li, XYinrcrs. AI. Grcun, M. GL'fflLk. 'N- I'Ul7R'I'll ROXV: Mr. Mulxcr. D. Kcim, M. Lung, K. Saltegivcr D. Polk. I. l.irilc, P. l.mw. wafw PAGE JI FIRST ROXV: AI. Morgan, B. Recd, Cf. Ginn. SIKOND ROXV: R. Kirkcmlall. P, Hcnrimks, AI. Jones, I3 I,L'zivcll, ,l. Anderson, P. Rcuicr. D. jackson. TIIIRD ROXY: D. Ziinincrman. D. Lhapman. M. Phillips, C. llilyrw, -I. liaiylcs, S. Trout. P, Rmkwcll, V. Burns, B Iklnwn, P. 'l'lminpwn, T. Build, D. Hill, lfOIIII'I'lI ROXV: M. Young. ,I. Knauff, B. Pnrkvr, K. Lungrcn K. IX1ctIgL'r. S, Polk, ,l. Lung, G. Rynenrson. Adding glamour to :he marching band are iwirlc-rs K. Metzger, S. Polk, J. Long, G. Rynearsun, and Maiorene Donna Keim. CPage T1l'671lj OI16'l

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.,..,,,,,3. From Marches to Waltzes From lassics to Music With a loud tweet-tweet of a whistle and a flash of new black, gold, and white uniforms, the R. H. S. marching band, following Donna Keim, broke from one precision formation into another, as they provided entertainment between halves at football games. It all looked very nice from the stands, almost as if no effort were required from the band. But the band members knew of the night rehearsals, the playing, practice, and the worries that went into their night shows, and they were glad when the marching season YYHS 0Vel'. Next came winter, when the precision drills march band turned into a versatile symphonic type band, played pop tunes at basketball games, and formed a pep band, which played at pep sessions and followed the team to one out-of-town game. During the winter and spring months they prepared and played two public concerts. In March Rochester and North Judson held a joint band and choral concert here. This is to be an annual affairg each year more schools will be invited to participate. Winning a first place in the district con- test, the band was eligible to enter the state contest, where they won a second place rating. During the year the band was frequently called upon to play at community functions, some of which were a ground-breaking ceremony, the Armistice Day Parade, a political rally, and the Halloween Parade. Band officers are selected on the basis of intelligence. interest, and past service in the band. This year's of- ficers were Judy Morgan, president, Deverl Hill, vice- president, Carrie Ginn, secretary, and Jeanette Chapman. treasurer. Their purpose is to work with Mr. Molter, the director, in the best interests of the band. Band is more than just a way to get a creditg it teaches confidence, character, and self-control, and de- velops a person physically, mentally, and morally. One learns that through practice comes achievement. The band motto is, Don't be goodg be the best. fPage Twenlyj

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The Clee Clubs Crow in ize and mbitions My golly! I don't think Marion Marlowe could hit some of those notes, was the whispered comment heard at the first glee club practice. In a few weeks' time, after numerous drills and exercises, the vocal cords of one hundred twenty students were in condition, and work on special selections began. The Girls' Glee Club, open to any high school girl, had eighty-four members. Thirty-six boys enrolled in the Boys' Glee Club. Both organizations were active throughout the year. The most active choral group, the Choir, with thirty girls -and thirty boys, was selected from the glee clubsg and their officers were jim Salts- giver, presidentg Ruth Berkebile, vice-presidentg June Denton, secretaryg and Deverl Hill, treasurer. December was the choral groups' busiest month. On December 9 the Choir presented the first choral pro- gram of the year at the Kiwanis Club luncheon. The Girls' Glee Club presented a Christmas program at the Christian Church for the Women's Clubs. Decem- ber l8 the Choir and glee clubs gave their annual Christmas Concert at the gym. The girls in formals and the boys in suits, singing traditional Christmas carols and hymns, presented a very impressive program. The Choir also sang in the Christmas assembly program. Never tiring, the Choir then began practice for the Rochester-North Judson band and choral concert, given in Whitmer Gym on March 9 by the combined bands and choirs of the two schools. The band and choir members entertained the North Judson students in their homes for dinner and held a dance in the gym after the concert. The Spring Concert featured the Choir and glee clubs at their best, singing spirituals and special numbers. On May 20 the Choir presented the last choral program at Baccalaureate in the Methodist Church, This year the choral groups started a fund to buy robes. They held a dance in the gym, took up collections at their concerts, and sold candy bars. Mr. Molter and the students are looking forward to an even fuller schedule next year. Mr. Molter direus as the Choir sings seasonal selections at their Christmas Concert. This was the first of the choral departments three public concerts. CPage Twenty-Tu'0D