Sandwich High School - Reflector Yearbook (Sandwich, IL)

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Mr. Huen. Floren Shonta. Henry Mo her, Jane Parks. Auicust Otto Lucille Bernard. Helen Rood. Althea Lowry. Alfred Oddsen. Mildred KnijrhU. Katherine Knights. Browning Knights BAND AND ORCHESTRA After a successful beginning in the 1925-1926 season, the career of the band and the orchestra this year showed marked improvement. Mr Heun again directed these organizations, coming each Tuesday to conduct rehearsal:, ind give individual lessons on difierent instruments. This instruction was extended to the Junior High School, from which a number of students came after school on Tuesdays for lessons. In maintaining the orchestra, Mr. Haskin was of great assurance, giving his time for extra rehearsals and his services in conducting tne orchestra at public performances. Of these there were many during the year. Between acts of plays, at assemblies and at basketball games the orchestra furnished music, and made a very creditable showing. To do this many extra rehearsals were necessary, for the regular Tuesday noon period proved insufficient for practice. The most unusual performance was me one broadcast from the American Theatre on May 4 as part of the high school program put on the air by Station VVI.BN. Second in interest was the orchestra's appearance before the Somonauk P. T. A. Thus S. T. H. S. musical talent was made known outside its own community. The band began the year depleted in number, due largely to losses by graduation, leaving vacancies which were not filled d-ring the season. Nevertheless its members rehearsed faithfully every Tuesday during the eighth hour. The band did not perform in public but it was evident to thos- who heard it in practice that great improvement was made during the year. Inasmuch as band rehearsals are apt to be painful to all within hearing, it is high praise to say that S. T. H. S. students really enjoyed the sparkling strains of music which emanated from the low r corridor on Tuesdays. The prospects for next year are food. A fine start has been made with Junior High pupils, so that more talent will he available for the coming season. ai”. - 1

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 EEHEEEESHEI Isabelle Devine. Henry Mosher, Helen Hood Howard Hartley. Mary Johnson. Helen Coy. Mr. Thokcy DEBATE Interest in debating aroused during the 1925-1926 season, when Sandwich 'ost to Mendota but won from DeKalb, was shown last fall when twenty students responded to the call for debaters. A text book was adopted, regular meetings were held, and under the guidance of Mr. Thokey a successful season commenced. Under the pressure of other activities, all but six had to drop out, but those who remained carried on the work efficiently. This is the first year that Sandwich Township High School has debated according to State League schedule. The society entered the State League and paid the regular dues. According to the League each school in the district takes part in four debates. The League also reports who win? the first three places of the district. Sandwich placed third in the northwest district, East Dubuque placed first, and Leland second. The question debated this season was, “Resolved: That there should be established a federal department of education with a secretary in the President’s cabinet.” j At the first home debate, March 8, the negative team of Sandwich won by a unanimous decision from the affirmative team of Maple Park. The teams spoke before a small audience but the impressive showing of the negative team brought a larger crowd to the next debate. Also on March 8 the Sandwich affirmative team met the Amboy negative team at Amboy, but lost by a 3-0 decision. The winners were very courteous, and served refreshments to the Sandwich team before they started their long drive home. On March 18 the negative team of Milledgeville came to Sandwich to meet the affirmative team here, but were vanquished by a 3-0 decision. The Sandwich team served lunch before their long return trip, of nearly one hundred miles. On March 24 the Sandwich negative team met the Sycamore affirmatives at 'Sycamore, but were outclassed by a 3-0 decision. This was one of the closest debates of the season and there was some question about the judging. The rapid fire of the Sandwich speakeis kept the Sycamore speakers on the defensive. Xext year the plan for debating is to remain in the State League but to have more debates.

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 GLEE CLUB A very active organization in Sandwich Township High School and one which adds much to the pleasure of school life is the music department. Under the leadership of Miss Hennis both the Boys and Girls’ Glee Clubs have been successfully maintained this year. At the beginning of the year a change was made in the functioning of the department. Formerly the boys had their rehearsal during school hours, the girls theirs after school, and the boys’ and girls chorus rehearsed twice a week. This proved rather unsatisfactory so a new plan was devised. The girls this year met on Monday, during the eighth hour, the boys on W ednesdays and both boys and girls rehearsed on Thursdays. This gave an opportunity for four part music to be practiced separately by boys and girls before combining all parts. The Girls’ Glee Club, made up of twenty-nine members, has been singing two, three and four part music. The Boys’ Glee Club, made up of eighteen members, has been singing two and four part music, interspersed with unison songs. Besides the regular work the organizations have appeared in public several times. The first appearance was at night school in an Armistice Day program. Later the Girls' Glee Club appeared at the W’oman’s Club. Both times the groups were highly complimented. The chorus provided appropriate music for the Christmas assembly, assisted by a double quartette and celebrated St Patrick’s Day by having a program. The orgin of the day was explained and several solos and readings appropriate to the day were given. Games were played and the entire chorus sang Irish songs at the close of the period. The Girls’ Glee Club assisted in the program broadcast from the American Theatre on May 3. This was a unique experience, and one which few high school musical organizations have had. 3I5 . First Kow—August Otto. Charles lx tt. Robert Warner. Henry Mosher. James Warner. Charles Howison. Ronald Paulson. Douglas Craves. Lawrence Potter Second Row—Klsie Peterson. Jane Mosher. Lucille Hernard. Mildred Knights. Doris Antinson. Mary Johnson. Isabelle Devine. Glendon Potter. Carl Scent Third Row—Jane Parks. Katherine McKindley, Margaret Holman, Kmrna I1 rrrman. Althea ls wry Dolly Petty. Margaret Lindvall, Martha Lundeen, Marjorie Anders Fourth How—Katherine Knights. Helen Huth. Katherine Mark. Krna Floen. Leona Hearns. Donald Rosentrater. Harley Travis. Wallace Kowen. Harrison Isndner Fifth Row—Kenneth Erwin. Donald Dean. Jessie Johnson. Lxirene Hottman. Joyce Sherman. Mildred Hinge. Lila Anderson, Gladys Cortright, Helen Hartman, l awrence Hay