Roosevelt High School - Log Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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felmpao .yn Blue an goin! SYMPHONIC CHCIR Row Seven-H. Shayman, G. Lerner, M. Fisch, M. Singer, lvl. Schwartz, C. Ferdman, Schwartz, Sallo, B. Horn, A. Richman, W. Mueller, A. Schiller. Row Six-Y. Himelbloom, M. Pollack, S. Matzkin, G. Bauer, L. Soll, M. Finkelberg, E. Galler, E. Bogdanoff Klein, R. Neiburger, M. Zagon. ,H. Row Five-R. Goldsmith, N. Siegel, D. Leader, E. Liepe, V. Blomstrand, K. johnson, I. Neider, M, Lazor, G. Laf zor, Rahmel. Row Four-G. Pitts, R. Hoffman, E. Thomas, N. Hansen, A. Hoffman, R. Torreck, B. Plotner, B. Langer Horvash, M. LoPipero, M. Bromberg. Row 'Three-S. Bass, E. Siegel, I. Edwards, A. Perlstein, C. Lovell, C. Fisch, C. Perlin, R. Miller, V. Burke Ropp, M. Lorenz. ,V. ,A. Row Tw?-P. Sabey, M. Cazanov, E. Hochberger, E. Milstine, S. Jacobs, F. Creely, B. Reichenbach, P. Linne Rasmussen, E. Stearn, F. Rubbard. ,D. Row One-WE. Frischmann, H. Novak, D. Arond, Holdsheim, C. Mirotsnic, M. Keating, Breitowich, R. Owens, D, Weller, A. Goeringer. ' Energetic, ambitious and willing-these are the three adjectives that best describe a Symphonic Choir member. To create and maintain a reputation such as this choir has is not an easy task. It ref quires the establishment of an unlimited repertoire that contains songs for every type of occasion. Perf formances on short notice, presentation of musicals, participation in festivals, top honors at contests, and inspirational interpretations of Christmas carols are but a few of the achievements a choir memf ber soon regards as routine matterfa The Choir is governed by two groups of officers, one, democratically elected by the members, handles the business and social affairs, the other, appointed by Mr. J. P. Hamilton, aids in carrying out musical chores. In addition to distributing music during class hours, the latter group holds extra rehearsals for the individual sections in their homes, drilling them for hours so that perfect tone, pitch, and memorization are achieved. Choir, however, is not all work. Organized dances are held each semester, a scmifformal in September, and an informal one in April. ln addition, a Choir member finds great enjoyment in group participation. For all its fine voices, the choir might still be mediocre if it did not so accurately reflect the spirit of its sponsor, Mr. John P. Hamilton. 25

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MIXED CHORUS M d ll P Ml E Ka lan A Schiller R Bernstein A Goldstein I Levin, R. Riclcer, W. Berman Standing-C. Swoiskin, E. en e , . o nor, . p , . , . , . , . R. Olson, C. Silvers, B. Hummell, H. Mendelsohn, M. Lesser, D. johnson, S. Fox, F. Stoesser, I. Levy, A. Barkow, L. Goldberg, P Silverman, E. Geller, A. Goldstein. ' Row Five-E. Brenner, B. Cooper, D. Geller, B. Weiss, B. Rafalsom, R. Rosenthal, L. Ginsburg, I. Wclf, F. Stern, R. Schey, D. Shul ' ' ' ' f ' 'tv D. P' B. Christenholz, N. Huebsch, S man, R, Silverstein, L. Dulin, S. Schwab, E. Fried, A. Weiss, B. lskovitz, L. Denoviis, ine, Feldman. R. Z .ll L. F nklin, I. Dolinsky, D. Youman Row Four-R. Green, A. Pollack, M, Kagan, Kane, L. Joseph, K. Porter, B. Cohen, e s, ,ra B. Glassoff, G. Wortsman, E. Katz. Row Three-H. Breitowich, Rosenfield, C. Masover. Row TwofS. Lippere, H. Kropifko, M. Goldzband, L. Gorman, M. Fromm, D. Schneider, M. Clswang, -L. janovsky, R. Perlstein. Ball! Ofk Jil Melo Any member of the Mixed Chorus can tell you that this group is an organization which trains the aspiring but uncultured musician in the ways of sightfsinging, enunciation, harmony, and pitch. Cnly when these elements are thoroughly mastered is the chorus member considered for entrance into the Symphonic Choir. The Mixed Chorus is under the able direction of jolin P. Hamilton, who guides them to mastery of f h the fundamentals of choral singing. Many students in the Mixed Chorus take the subject or t e en . joyment they achieve when they give pleasure to others. The Chorus is divided into two groups, meeting the third and seventh periods, respectively, but they blend their voices when they participate in a program or assembly. Although the chorus does not itself participate in outside musical activities, it proves its worth when combined with the choir during the holiday season and at the graduation exercises. Row One-C, Salerno, H. Kardon, I. Toomas, C. Reernis, C. Bender, F, Horn, C. Eisenberg, N. Perlstein. MIXED CHORUS Standing-I. Wolf, D. Zagon, H. Grey, R. Nathansen, I. Hastings, S. Levin, I. Klugman, B. Brickrnan, E. Levi lvl K lov M Simon B Baerson H Berlin M Novick tan,.os,. ,. ,. ,.. Row Four-R. Bleecher, I. Kaplan, M. Thoma, R. Healey, M. Cohn, R. Rose, C. Litowsky, M. Missner, I. Steff fen, L. Elm, E. Finkel, S. Burger, B. Simon, F. Dribin. Row Three-N. Smith, M. Liggett, S. Feldman, S. Goldberg, N. Goldfine, T. Moscowitz, B. Waller, E. Yaffe, G Gould, E. Connor, L Leitman. , Row Two-G. Miller, L. Bucaro, L. Pivan, S. Birch, C. Gross, L. Friedman, E. Lansky, P. Stapleton, C. Needle man. Row One-I. Rosenfield, B, Platzner, P. Miller, P. Charney, S. Bloom, S. Lerner, A. Bucaro, E. Cohen. l I . .. -W an wp

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ur gufure Siokowaleiea Under the direction of Mr. john P. Hamilton, the Roosevelt High School Symf phonic Orchestra emits beautiful strains of inspiring music from the brilliant compo' sitions performed at various concerts and shows. The purpose of the Symphonic Orchestra, besides enabling Roosevelt students to develop their talents and to give them the experience of playing in an orchestra, is to sow the seeds of music appreciation though active participation. The activities of this harmonious organization as well as the rehearsals of each section are planned and guided by Lawrence Petz, president, Charles Schmitt, vicef president, Muriel Julius, secretary, and Sidney Heyman, treasurer. Members of the Symphonic Orchestra play in outside groups so that they can ob' tain additional knowledge concerning their work. Beautiful and sometimes weird sounds can be heard by anyone who is in the vicinity of room 209 when this group is practicing. Many take private lessons after school because they realize that only by practice can they improve and be worthy of the fine organization of which the student body and the faculty of Roosevelt are so proud. 26