Sheridan High School - Bronc Yearbook (Sheridan, WY)

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Ihrv must have sufficient understanding of tone qualities, balance, phrasing, shading and value of notes. I hev should possess all fundamental principles of music, imtiuments, and the above, but also have such interest in music and the organization that practicing on such parts will not be burdensome. First chair on first part should be advanced on tone production and should understand interpretation of solo parts, cadenzas, etc. Above all, every first chair in all sections must have their parts prepared in such a manner so they will be good examples to the balance of that particular section. Another very essential duty is to be prompt, never to be late for any occasion. The duties of first chair are to assist in every way their co workers in preparing parts, and they even should know the different fingering and be able to explain the advantages of such. They should aLso see that the instruments are held in a somewhat similar position, that the body pose is uniform, and when in public that the uniforms are clean, neat, and that all accessories arc in order including clean instruments. All first chairs are the chief representatives of the organization. They must live and act as such that the community and the outer world will look to them, not only as the first chair of the musical organization, but as first chair in citizenship of this good U. S. A. My admiration and salutation to every first chair performer who is willing to comply with the stated responsibilities you will certainly be a great aid and comfort to your director. Boh Makovsky Director and Head, Department of Music Boh Makovsky, director and head of the Music Department and director of the Symphonic Band of the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, Stillwater, Oklahoma was born in Frantisky. Bohemia, sixty-one years ago. Both parents had died by the time he was twelve years of age. Most of his early years were spent in doing farm work and studying the clarinet with his uncle. At the age of seventeen Boh, as he is called by all of his friends, came to the United States through the help of his sister who was living in Clarkson, Nebraska. It wasn’t long until Boh was playing in a small musical organization. His experience in road shows was extremely varied. In 1903 Boh came to Oklahoma with his traveling band to play in the Territory of Oklahoma. Very soon he had located himself in Oklahoma Gty where he directed bands, played in theatres and hotels, and taught the band initruments. In 1915 Mr. Makovsky was called to the A. and M. College to be the head of the Music Depaitment and director of the college band. Boh has developed his music department until at the precent time it boasts a faculty of fifteen members and a departmental enrollment of 130 music majors. The department is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music. On December 7. 1939. a celebration was held on the observance of his twenty-fifth year at the A. and M. College. Wm. R. Wehrend Director University of Oklahoma Hand, Pi or man, Oklahoma The most ideal form of recognition of leadership is through outstanding meiit and ability. With these and a willingness to cooperate and help in the section and organization, an individual may rightfully deserve the position of first chair. In this position, all members of the section are dependent on the first chair for entrance, stability, confidence, style of playing, and relating the pan to the other sections of the ensemble. One must be an individual with personality, leaderrhip, and a willingness to help others. One who has developed the above qualities is deserving of the position of first chair, and I feel sure this type of an individual will make a jplendid citizen in our democracy. Glenn Cliffe Bainum Director of Hands, Sort western University, Evanston, Illinois Mr. Bainum has been director of the Band Depaitment at Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, for twelve years. He is also widely known for the summer concerts given by a seventy-five-piece professional band under his direction in the Grant Park band shell on Chicago’s lake front. This series of concerts is broadcast over a nation-wide hookup. Mr. Bainum received the degrees of Bachelor of Aits and Bachelor of Music from the University of Illinois and later served for two years as the assistant director of the Band Department there. For two years he was director of music in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, public schools and then became director of the Music Department at the Southern Illinois State Normal University at Carbondale for nine years. His experience in music has also been quite extensive with both orchestral and choral organizations in addition to his band work. During the past five years. Mr. Bainum has served as secretary-treasuret of the American Bandmasters' Association. He is in demand throughout the country the year round as an adjudicator of music contests and conductor of festivals. [2] OF THE FIRST CHAIR STUDENT Ernest S. Williams and the Ernest Williams School of Music Ernest S. Williams was born in Wavne County. Indiana, and there received his early education. From his earliest youth, his great ambition was to be a bandman. When the Spanish-American War broke out in 1898, young Williams joined the 158th Regiment of the Indiana Volunteer Infantry, becoming cornet soloist of the band. He was but sixteen years of age at the time. So distinguished was his work, however. that he was soon promoted to bandmaster and transferred to the 161st Indiana Regiment, which served four months in Cuba. Upon being mustered out of service, Ernest Williams went to Boston in order to continue his musical rtudies under Henry C. Brown and Gustave Sttube. After a few months. Mr. Brown, who was considered the finest cornet teacher in America at that time, told him to go to New York and to make a name for himself; there was nothing more for the young student to learn except from experience. Mr. Williams went out with the reorganized Gilmore Band, scoring a phenomenal success as cornet soloist. There followed a long succession of stellar engagements with the leading bands of the time. Mr. Williams was with Sousa for two transcontinental tours. During the season of 1911-1912, he led his own band at Lakeside Park. Denver. Colorado. In 1913 and 1914, Mr. Williams made a round-the-world tour as cornet soloist. The reception accorded him in Australia, India. Egypt and the various countries of Europe made the tour a triumphal procession. Upon his return to the United States, he was besieged with offers. He performed as first trumpeter and soloist under Nahan Franko. Victor Herbert and other celebrities, and finally went to the Philadelphia Orchestra, where he remained for six years as solo trumpeter under Stokowrki. Richard Strauss, Georges Enesco, Vincent D’Indy and Ossip Gabrilowitsch. For five years, beginning in 1918, Mr. Williams was solo cornetist under Edwin Franko Goldman, in the famous summer concerts given by the Goldman Band. He also performed as cornet soloist under Patrick Conway. During this time, as well as since, Mr. Williams made an enviable reputation for himself as teacher, composer and arranger. Among his pupils may be mentioned such famous cornetists as Walter Smith, the renowned soloist of Boston; Harold Kehrig, Philadelphia Orchestra; Thomas Darcy, leader of U. S. Army Band; I-eonard B. Smith, cornet soloist of the Goldman Band and first trumpeter Barrere Little Symphony; Frank Elsass, cornet soloist of the Goldman Band. His many compositions, of which he is also the publisher, have become established favorites in the cornet repertoire. His method for cornet which has just been published, is ttuly outstanding and is already used as the official text by the University of Michigan. Julliard School of Music. Williams School, and other equally well-known institutions. In 1922. Mr. Williams founded the Ernest Williams School of Music in Brooklyn. New York. His ideal was to establish in this country a school that should be to Ameiica what the famous Kneller Hall is to Great Britain: a school that should give a comprehensive training to instrumentalists, embracing the entire field of ensemble work, both theoretical and practical. The Ernest Williams School of Music has developed into one of the outstanding institutions in the entire country. Students come to it from all sections of the country to study all instruments and all branches of musical theory. Band and orchestra training are equally stressed, and the comprehenrive practical program gives that which is most essential—thorough and intensive routine. The Ernest Williams School has grown amazingly since its inception. It is an all-year round institution, holding its winter sessions in Brooklyn and its summer sessions in camp at Saugerties, New York, where aspiring musicians may continue their studies in the heart of the beautiful Catskill Mountains. Mr. Williams has turned a rough mountain site into a modern village, with running water, electric lights, a fine concrete swimming pool and other athletic and recreational facilities, as well as a large auditorium and dormitory and cottage accommodations for several hundred rtudents. The success of graduates of the The Ernest Williams School is proof enough of the splendid work which is done under Mr. Williams’ direction. He has gathered around him a distinguished faculty, which includes such eminent musicians as Pierre Hcnrotte, formerly concertmaster and conductor of Metropolitan Opera House; George Barrere, flute virtuoso; Horace Britt, famous cellist; and Erike W. G. Leidzen, well-known arranger and composer In addition to his present work as head of The Ernest Williams School of Music, Mr. Williams is director of the Kismet Temple Band of Brooklyn, the New York University Band and master teacher of cornet at the Juilliard School. Mr. Williams' long and successful experience as cornctist, conductor, composer, arranger and educator gives him a position of authority and rare distinction in American music. He is unquestionably one of the outstanding personalities in American music today. Awarded honorary degree Doctor of Music, December. 1937. Herbert L. Clarke Record as a Cornet Soloist and as a Hand master Over 800.000 miles of travel with the most celebrated concert bands of America: Gilmore’s, Inncs’, Victor Herbert's, and the great John Philip Sousa. Over 6.000 programmed solos, including 473 concerts in one season, this being a record. Visited fourteen different countries, playing before crowned heads and nobility of Europe Thirty-four tours of the United States and Canada, four European tours, one completely around the world. Made more phonograph records than any cornet player in the world. Soloist at all the great World's Fairs Chicago. 1893; Atlanta. 1895; Paris. Fiance. 1900; Buffalo. 1901; Glasgow. Scotland. 1901; St. Iauiis, 1904; San Francisco, 1915; all the summer resorts in America Taylor’s Safe Works Band. Toronto; Heintzman’s Band Toronto; Reeve's American Band. Providence. Rhode Island; Clarke’s Providence Band; Naval Brigade Band of Massachusetts; Second Regimental Band of Rhode Island; First Light Infantry Band. Providence, Rhode Island; Anglo Canadian Concert Band. Huntsville, Canada; past president of the American Bandmasters Association, and for the past several years director of the Long Beach Municipal Band of Long Beach. California. James C. Harper Director, Lenoir, North Carolina, High School Hand No band is better than the sections which compose it. and the sections will be the shadows of their fust chair players. Too often this player sees only his own part as a player and overlooks his larger responsibility as a leader. This means second rate work for the section. w'hat should have been a place of honor becomes dishonor with a spotlight on it. A principle is involved which is as vital in future personal success as it now is in band success. Machines are fast replacing the mechanical part of man’s work. One thing no machine can ever replace is the willingness and ability to take responsibility. It is also the quality which will always be highly paid in profession or business. No band will be great without the loyalty of its own members. A loyal band member is the finest product of this game we are in. A band composed of loyal members who mean business and are not afraid of work will be the kind of band its members will always be proud of. Thus the first-chair player has a real responsibility and in doing his work faithfully he gains an honor beyond measure. 131 PLANS OF PUBLICATION We are very much pleased with the response and cooperation we have received in assembling the material for this first edition of First Chair of America.” It is our plan to present an annual publication of this book and we already have assurance of more than twice the number of organizations for representation in the 1941 edition. Material for the 1941 edition will be completely assembled by February 1 and the book will be ready for delivery March 15, 1941. We wish to express our appreciation to all who have contributed to the success of this publication. PURPOSE OF PUBLICATION Honor has never come to a person without hard work and great effort. Honor demands much sacrifice. It comes because responsibilities have been accepted and pleasantly discharged. First chair members of our bands, orchestras, and choruses have accepted the challenge of hard work, long hours of practice, of leadership, of interest in others, of loyalty to a purpose and service to their school and community in a measure far above the average. As a reward for this service they have been honored by their director, who knows them best, with the position of First Chair.” First chair students are willing to remain after the pleasant things are over and help prepare the way for greater achievement. The First Chair” player makes the hearts of his parents glad and takes the worries away from his director because he is always brave and cheery. The First Chair” member thinks and in thinking produces; he lives close to his parents and to his teachers and is a loyal comrade to his friends and classmates; he is a good scout, doing his daily good deeds to make this a better world in which to live—First Chair members are good sports; they do not whine when things go wrong, nor sulk when another wins the prize. They are not afraid to do right, nor ashamed to be decent. The First Chair” member looks you straight in the eye and tells the truth whether the consequences to him are pleasant or not. The First Chair” player is not a prig nor a sissy, but is upright and honest. Ninety-four people out of a hundred like the First Chair” player because he’s that kind of a lad or lassie. He is not sorry for himself; he works as hard as he plays; everybody is glad to see him. This is the kind of students that First Chair of America is designed to give nation-wide recognition to which they are entitled. MAJORETTES, GREENWOOD, MISSISSIPPI, HIGH SCHOOL BAND These right beautiful girls make up the gorgeous front for this fine band. From right to left: Lela Mae Howell, Mary Frances Otken. Eleanor Jones. Jean Waits. Louise McIntyre. Mary Ann Critz, Betty Jane Lore. Sara Stigler Lear. GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL BAND Roy M. Martin, Conductor Wat Smylih Gay Jonhs Mary Elizabeth McBbb George Worley Min ter Aldridge Jimmie McKenzie Jimmy Flanagan Charles Whittington Jean Corn Billy Bivins Paul Reed Barbara McCoy Billy Ij.oyd Duncan Gray Louise Pepper R. C. Williamson Billy Price Merrbl Parker Billy White Travis Lacy Geneva Loyd J. S. Hester Eugbne Freed Ruby McKenzie Robert Toe Barry Seng Sara Anne Baugh Jim Archer Dick Clarke Gloria Gilpin Billy Sharp William Stinson Warner McDonald Gordon Kerr Carl Kelly Frances Rickels Charles Cruli. Marguerite Pettby Edna E. Bkrryhill Howard Davis Josephine Mitchell Mary Anne Pearce C. W. Kerr Jean Faris John Quinn, III Bill Colson Alberta Goff Ralph Neeley Judson DeFoorf Elizabeth Hatch Jack McDougal John Hinman Margaret Bunch Guy Billups Hugh Pollard Grace Revell George Borsch Ij:ssley White Pat Clarke Joe Busam Charles Moore Betty Fant Guy Green Bobby Young Mary E. Roberts Harold Farmer Claude Smith Ella M. Stratton James Gory Larl Lewis Inez Pittman Inda Hobbs Billy LaFarra Elizabeth Bush Julia Henley Paul Antoon Dot Davis Billy R. Hartsell Marshall Levitt Margaret Hoffman Irvin Goldberg Harry Patton Virginia Small Don Brown Rufus Gardner Bernice Stinson Dave Foresman Charles Wells Eloise Duggins Daisy Dear Billy Richter Virginia Stinson Louise McIntyre Granville Jordan Agnes Smith Sara Stigler Lear Jimmy Locke Wanda Buzzarde Betty Jane Lore EdWARD Pekblbs Ann Futral Jeanne Waits Bingham Witty Anne Craig Lela Mae Howell Jack Martin I.yllian Marion Mary Frances Otkbn Charles Pierce Irwin Waterman Martha Jean Mc.Bee Mary Anne Critz Organized 1930 by J. E. Cuper. Came under the direction of Roy M. Martin, 1932. State Contest Record—Second place Class 13, 1933; First place Class A, 1934; Superior Class A, 1935; Superior Class A, 1936; Snperior Class A, 1937; Superior Class A, 1938; Superior Class A, 1939; Superior Class A, 1940. National Contest Record—Good, Class 13, 1936; Excellent Class A, 1937; Superior Class B, 1939; Excellent Elizabeth Bosh. William Stinson, Marguerite Petty. William is head drum major ior the I 16 piece Greenwood band, ably assisted by two expert twirlera. Class B, 1940; Superior Marching, 1940; First place Class B, Dixie Contest, 1935. The Band owns $15,000 worth of equipment; $3,000 music library; $6,000 worth of uniforms; stroboscope and other modern equipment. Fine band building in process of construction. Personnel—116 members in First Band; 50 members in Junior Band; 40 members in Grade School Band; 25 members in Beginner classes. L. Bruce Jones Director of High School Hand and Orchestra, Little Rock, Arkansas Graduate of University of Illinois; in lattle Rock twelve years; co-organizer and first president, Arkansas School Band Association, 1930; co-organizer and first president, Dixie School Band and Orchestra Association, 1934; on National Band Clinic conducting staff, 1936; has conducted numerous hand clinics throughout the South; serves as judge in many state and regional contests. Conducts Region 7 Band Clinic at l.ittle Rock, Arkamas. Is outstanding leader in promoting band and orchestra development in South. Produces outstanding organization- see his band record herewith. Harold Bachman Director of Hand, I'diversity of Chicago Harold Bachman is director of the band at the University of Chicago and enjoys a national reputation as a teacher and as an authority on school band problems. For twelve years he has been an associate editor and a frequent contributor to the Educational Music Magazine, a journal which ha a wide circulation among school music teachers. He conducts special summer school classes and clinics for high school band directors at Northwestern University, University of Michigan. University of Kansas. Technological University at Lubbock, Texas; and the University of Idaho. He is in demand as a conductor of massed band festivals and clinics, and has appeared as guest conductor and speaker at such affairs in many states. He is considered an authority on band literature and band technique. He is greatly in demand as a judge of school band contests. He has judged in state and national band contests in almost every state where such affairs are given any great importance, and his activities in this field have earned him an enviable reputation. Harold Bachman is also the director of the professional concert organization known as Bachman's Million Dollar Band. This band received its nickname during the World War from General Hunter I iggett, who said. “That band is worth a million dollars to the American Army.” This band has played on many of the large chautauqua circuits, at state and county fairs, and given concerts in auditoriums and theaters throughout a large portion of the United States. It has played in almost evety important city between Miles Gty. Montana, and West Palm Beach. Florida, and as far ea-t as New York Gty and Asbury Park. New Jersey. During six years of the “boom” days in Florida, this band played before thousands of tourists from all over the United States. Mr. Bachman is a member of the American Bandmasters Association, an organization of professional bandmasters, of which the late John Philip Sousa was the first president, and which numbers among its members and olficers Edwin Franko Goldman, Arthur Pryor, Taylor Branson, Frank Simon. Lieut. Charles Benter, A. A. Harding, and other men famous in the band world. Clifford P. Lillya Conductor, Marshall High School Hand, Chicago Played in Joliet High School Band under A. R. McAllister; studied cornet with Mrs. Jessie Fields, Joliet, Illinois. Graduate of V under Cook School of Music. Chicago. Since 1931 has been in Chicago Public Schools as instructor of instrumental music. Since September. 1936, has been director of bands, Marshall High School, Chicago. Guest instructor University of Kansas, summer, 1936. Guest instructor University of Michigan, summers. 1937 ‘38-'39. Componliom A Childhood Fantasy, Witmark; A Christmas Fantasy, ABC. Arrangementt (in collaboration with Harold Bachman)—Overture Ariane, Boyer, Witmark; Overture Anacreon, Cherubini, Witmark. Author—Lillya Cornet Method, Books One and Two, M. M Cole; Basic Band Book, Carl Fischer, Inc. AJjudutitor and guest conductor at many contests and festivals. There is an old saying that “an army unit is no better than its non-commissioned officers.” This statement may be paraphrased by saying that a band or orchestra, no matter how fine the director may be, is no better than its section leaders. The first chair player affects the total efficiency and spirit of a band in a variety of ways. Being an upper classman, he has the respect and admiration of the younger pupils. Hence, his conduct, whether good or bad, becomes to these pupils a standard by which they build their own behavior patterns. In this the first chair player has a responsibility which outweighs even the musical aspects of his position. In addition, he must strive to be of sterling musicianship. His performing ability must be of a superior standard, and he should be constantly seeking to improve it. From the standpoint of routine, and the savoir-faire of rehearsal and performance he should be as flawless as possible. An active and clear thinking mind is also an asset, since in every organization emergencies arise where the principal of the section must make decisions without recourse to asking the director's advice. Our section leader must be. as the name implies, a leader, not a driver. He must seek to inspire those who work under his direction to higher ideals, and to invite, rather than command, suggest rather than dictate. He must be a good citizen. As a leader he must be willing to accept responsibility and hence at times will find himself in the spot-light. But he must be of strong enough character to sacrifice his own interests when they do not serve the best interests of the group. The musical unit, as a social group, places high value on such qualities of citizenship as promptness, dependability, and cheerful cooperation. While working to attain a high standard in the qualifications listed above, the section leader has one responsibility to himself, which is peihaps more difficult of accomplishment than all others. He must not lose perspective when evaluating his importance to the group problem, nor his relationships with his fellow students. He must learn to have poise without egotism, to command without being overbearing, to see his point of view without losing the other fellow's, and to retain a lively interest in things other than music. In this way he will dcvelope an integrated personality as an adult, ready to carry on in a larger sphere the work he began as one of our legion. First Chair of America. f 6 ] LITTLE ROCK HIGH SCHOOL BAND State Contest Record Little Rock, Arkansas L. Bruch Jones, Conductor ..... First Place 1931, ‘32. '33 Dixie Contest Record ....................................... Superior 1935 Superior 1934, ’35. ‘36, ‘37, 38. 39 National Contest Record...................Superior 1936. '37, '38. '39, ’40 Regarded as the South's most outstanding band. Band Rosier, Season QJQ-. G L. Bruch Jones........................................................Director Bill Emerson ...................................................Student Leader J.MMY Wuitsitt.......................................Assistant Student Leader Gl-HNN Riddi.I.I.................................... Assistant Student Leader David LcdbT............................................Aimtant Student Leader Db Llute and Piccolo JiMMt Walton First C Flute and Piccolo Jimmy Walton George Scmobneck Second C Piute and Piccolo David Rked Roy Bkll Third C Piute and Piccolo H. I.. Lambert Eb Piute and Piccolo Roy Spuncl Hamilton Fit;mister Pirn Oboe David Ledet Second Oboe Jkvrll Nottage English Horn Dan McAnincu . Charles Bossingek Pint Bassoon Jimmy Virgin Second Bassoon H. A. Courtney Contra-Bassoon Duane Brothers Lb Clarinet James Wray Pint fib Clarinet Merhi. BOYCE George Sihbert John Vi.amidhs Louis Stout Second fib Clarinet Blakely Si.nter Calvi n Hoi.t Robert Fair Jimmy Blevins Third fib Clarinet W. O. Fleming Hobart Hunt Mack Dietz C. C. Collins Fourth fib Clarinet Dwight Pattison John Shermbr Charles Dietz George Thompson A Ito Clarinet Leonard Stride i James Gammill Bobby Burton Arthur Stranz Ban Clarinet David Ri agan Bobby Baker Harry Page Lowell Dabbs Eb Contra-fiats Clarinet McKay Riggs Grover Hemphill fib Contra-Ban Clarinet Chester Creech Firtt Alto Saxophone Billy Finch Don Campbell Second Alto Saxophone Charlene Cox Tenor Saxophone S. G. Catlett Robert Naylor David I.edet . Paul Marion . Merei. Boyce . Bill Emerson . Paul Marion George Surer r OmcERs .................Preiident .... Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer . . fiunneif Alanager .... Qujrtermaiter ............... Librarian Baritone Saxophone Winston Morgan Ban Saxophone John Long Pint Comer Oiarles Crook Ambrose Walker Second Cornet Earl Rankin J. A. Wanamaker First Trumpet Winston Weese Pint Ftuegel Horn Donald Woolsey Second Fluegel Horn Donald Flanders Pint French Horn James Williams Second French Horn Billy Hammann Jack Hunter Third French Horn Rupert Blakely Bob Hemby Fourth French Horr. Charles Treadway Pint Trombone Jimmy Wuitsitt Elmer Hewitt Second Trombone Oscar Barnes Be n Ash Ban Trombone Milton Barrett Homer Hawkins Euphonium Glenn Riddell Richard Landes Baritone Bobby Wells Eb Ban Billy Davell Carl Matchett fib Ban Robert Parr M. E. Yancy Sanford Smith Robert Lincoln String Ban Mary Joe McKnight 5njrr Drums and Traps Glynn Roberts John Oi.tman Robert Blendkn J. W. Owens Bass Drum and Cymbals John Hussey Tympam Paul Marion Alar tmba-Bells-Chimes-Vibraharp Mary Harden Jbanbtte Briggs Harp Sarah Nell Marshall I-aurib Butts MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL BAND Chicago, Illinois Flutes Helene Kpstien Dorothy Shi.oSBHRG Alice Helfgoit Anne Haas Harry Ma kih Dorothy Shelton Marguerite Millikan Oboes Dina Blackman Teddy Gordon English Horn William Roscoe Bassoons David Klfinerman Bennie Cohen fib Clarinets Jordan Canzone, Jerome Sacks Harold Rotii Frieda Karn Spartaco Tinucci Jacob Friges David Kaplan Mickey Diana Ethelyn Cook Bernadine Goldberg Max Shmulfvith Harold Com ins Victor Zajbc Jean Swirsky Harriett Fumel Marvin Chaiken Eleanor Wolfson Berenice Fitch Gerald Kanter Maynard Meyers Albert Stun Vivian Primus Geraldine Young Pearl Rosen Marion Muefson Henry Wildberger Gilbert Swig Dorothy Lavin Alto Clarinets Lawrhno Ross Leo Katzman Harold Wei.lbk Bass Clarinets Casper Boghosian Syrene Silver Vivian Chez Alto Saxophones Harris Krawitz Sophia Gorlach Sol Feldman Paul Roth Tenor Saxophones Geraldine Dkyo Dolly DeBruzzi Baritone Saxophone Robert Resnick Cornets Thomas DiCicco Paul Pozen Herbert Omens Bernard Parmbt Jerome Gordon Krling Lund Sheldon Lewis Trumpets Sidney Katz Margaret Morgan Leonard Wasserman Martin Tuchow Howard Watt French Horns Leon Mendelsohn Ruth Slutzky Dorothy Kaplan Shirley Slutzky Marvin Lehtman Herbert Mazer Martin Blachman Baritones Bernice Simon Joh n Roscoe Thelma Ginsberg Trombones Albert Cassoria Jerome Bfrlin Thelma Koons John Boenzi Melvin Miller Seymour Rosofsky Felicia Kinzie Sousaphone i Matthew Ellenhorn Yale Williams John Flynn Harold DeMirsky String Ba'S David Tfplitz Marshall Simon Sanford Klingman Percumon Gene Wile ns Martin Brouner Marvin Kaplan Gi-rald Rosenberg DIRECTORS First Row William II. Gould.........................Grand Junction, Colorado Started at Grand Junction. 1932. Ha built a fine band and orchestra with enviable records made by each of these organizations. II. W. Dodd....................................Dickinson, North Dakota Organized band at Dickinson two years ago. Has built up a fine concert and marching organization that rates well with the finest bands in the state. Captain A. T. Henson......................................Logan, Utah Director of band and orchestra. Grandson of the famous English bandmaster. Edward Hopewell of the King's Royal Rifles. Studied under Doctor Daniel Prothers; at the age of twenty-two. he organized the first school band and orchestra in Western Canada; was for a number of years conductor of the Alberta Philharmonic Symphony Oichestra; obtained Bachelor of Music degree from the Royal Academy of Music in London. Located at Logan. Utah. 1929. The story of his woik there is told in the story of his organizations. Edith M. Hanson.......................................Hudson, Wisconsin Music supervisor Hudson school twelve years. Has developed fine mixed chorus. Also outstanding soloists; giaduate of St. Olaf College. Studied Universities of Minnesota. Washington, and Wisconsin; Christiansen Choral School. Paul E. Carlson...........................Brownsville, Pennsylvania Director of the fine Brownsville High School Band. Second Row Mrs. Marcaret Rawson Goheen . . . Tacoma, Washington B.A. and M.A., Washington College. Special work at Columbia and Northwestern Universities; Qioral schools of Dr. Christianson and Father Finn and University of Washington. Took charge of A Capclla Choir, Lincoln High School, Tacoma Washington. 1935. Has remarkable record of achievement. A. II. Schleunes.................................Mansfield, Wisconsin Directs the fine band at Marshfield; thirty two out of thirty-five solos and ensembles rated superior, 1939 State Contest. A record showing fine teaching. B. E. degree Oshkorh State Teachers College; studied at University of Wisconsin, Northwestern University, Lawrence College, Vandercook School of Music. Simon Kooyman.....................................Clarksdale, Mississippi Of native Dutch parentage; born in Holland. 1882; educated in Holland, studied music at Beverwyk School of Music and at Haarlem. Became director of band and orchestra at Wykanzee, beach resort. In 1908. went to city of Medan. Netherland East Indies, to direct city orchestra; on account of World War, came to United States in 1915. Since has been director of several city bands in different sections of the country; came to Clarksdale, 1926. Has enviable record in band and orchestra field; member of American Bandmasters Association; vice chairman. Region 7; has received recognition as composer and teacher. Has host of friends in Mid-South. Miss Peari. Jacobson..................................Eureka, California Has done outstanding choral work at Eureka. California. Has outstanding contest record. Miss Chlor Lufkin.........................Water Valley, Mississippi Miss Lufkin went to Water Valley six years ago and organized the band which now has fifty-four members. Miss Lufkin is regarded as one of Mississippi’s outstanding conductors, which is attested by the record of the fine Water Valley High School Band. Third Row W. II. Greenwood.....................................Lebanon, Tennessee Serving his first year at Lebanon; has built the band from twenty eight to fifty piece . Elmo Low..................................................Laredo, Texas Graduate of San Marcos Baptist Academy. B.A. with band. Hardin Simmons University; member of famous Cowboy Band, assistant director. I930-’31. Solo chair clarinet for three years; voted most valuable member, 1927,’31. Graduate study Sul Ross State Teachers College. Texas Technological College. Vale II. Ellis....................................Montgomery, Alabama Bachelor of Music from Dana Musical Institute; Bachelor of Science in Education, from Kent University; Master’s degree in Education from Howard College; director of bands Woodlawn High School, Birmingham. Alabama. 1927-’38; first trombone with Birmingham Civic Symphony six seasons; instructor of trombone and baritone at Birmingham Conservatory of Music. 1V36-'38; director of bands at Sidney Lanier High School. Montgomery, Alabama. 1938-’40; director of Alcazar Temple Shrine Band. Montgomery. Ala bama; president of Alabama Music Festival Association, I939’40. C. A. Wallick........................................Jackson, Tennessee Commercial course, Webster Reserve Academy, Hudson. Ohio, also Case School, Cleveland, Ohio. Taught school in Missouri and Indian Territory with band as a side line; attended college at Pea Ridge, Arkansas, and organized a college band there; worked for Rock Island. Railroad at Hartshorn, Oklahoma, and organized various bands. Has organized and taught numerous bands and orchestras in Arkansas and Mississippi where he has been most successful in his work. Started in Jackson. Tennessee. 1937, and has built a fine organiza tion. C. E. Cl.AUSSEN.........................................Holstein, Iowa Director of band, Holstein, Iowa. Educated in Germany. Studied in a mill tary school; traveled with an orchestra thioughout the Danube country. Fourth Row Walter C. Minniear....................................Monroe, Louisiana Ouachita Parish High School. Organized band, 1936; has built it to seventy five members with an enviable record. C. W. Martin...............................North Little Rock, Arkansas Junior High School. Starting with his own family of eight boys and three girls, Mr. Martin dc vcloped the famous “Martin Family Band at Quitman, Arkansas, some twenty-five years ago. A lover of band music, he began teaching it to his children in their infancy. Has taught bands throughout Arkansas. Started school bands in the North Little Rock schools. Now teaches the Junior High Band. Robert Scriver...................................Browning, Montana Has been at Browning five years; has produced unique “Blackfoot Indian Band. Has outstanding record in contests. J. E. King, Jr..........................................Caldwell, Texas Started music under his father, who is a bandmaster; took charge of junior college band at age sixteen; attended S. M. U. Was first chair cornet for two years, earning the first band scholarship ever offered at that school. Attended T. C. U. and won scholarship in band; bandmaster at Daniel Baker College two years; taught at Sanderson, Texas, at Caldwell four years; has studied at Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, H. A. Vandercook. Chicago. Hobbies: chess and tennis. W. Ronzik Francis............................Grantvillc, West Virginia Calhoun County High School. Has developed a sixty four piece band with a fine record. Fifth Row Andrew Mikita........................................Effingham, Illinois Has developed an outstanding band. Teaches fine citizenship to students through community service. Outstanding contest record. [91 DIRECTORS First Row Avarv M. Oijon'....................................Yakima, Washington Director of band since 1927 at Yakima. Ha developed the hand to forty-eight selected players. Has excellent contest rating and a progressive, growing organization. Eugene F. Heeter.................................Holland, Michigan Born West Carrollton, Ohio. Attended Ohio University, American Conseiva-toty of Music, and graduated from Northwestern University. B S, in 1928 with major in music. Will receive master's degree in Music Education. University of Wisconsin. 1940. Member of Phi Mu Alpha. Kappa Kappa Psi. and Phi Delta Kappa. Directs instrumental music. Holland, Michigan, since 1928. Marcbll W. Bird.............................................Iona, Idaho Director high school band. Has a fine organization; takes part in all school and community activities. A growing and progressive band. Francis Cox..............................................Cameron, Texas Yoe High School Band. Early musical training under father in Belton, Texas. Played in Belton High School Band beginning 1921. Took director position for Belton High School Band. 1924; went to Fort Stockton. 1929; and to Cameron, 1911. Studied with Joseph DeLuca. famous baritone soloist with Sousa's band; Baylor College and Baylor University; methods of band training under Edward Meltzer; formerly specialized on baritone and trombone; now interested in flute. Chief hobby, amateur photography. WALTER B. Graham....................................Washington, Georgia President of Georgia Music Education Association Secretaiy-trcasurer of Region 8, National Band Association. Master's degree in Music, Southern Conservatory of Music; has taught in North Carolina; came to Washington three years ago; has superior contest ratings and a progressive, growing organ ization. Srconit Row Lawrence Johnston..............................Columbia City, Indiana Lawrence Johnston, probably better known as Larry, has completed his ninth consecutive year as instructor of instrumental music in the Columbia Gty. Indiana, school system. Graduated with a B.M. from DePauw University (Grcencastle. Indiana! in 1931 and after a two year interim, study at the Vandercook School of Music (Chicago, Illinois! rewarded him with the conferring of a M.M. in the summer of 1937. Lyle Skinner................................................Waco, Texas Has developed one of the South's finest high school bands. Has served as judge in many contests. Floyd Wecf.r.....................................Shidler, Oklahoma Director of Shidler High School Band for five years. He started at Shidler immediately after graduation from Southwestern Teachers College at Durant. Oklahoma. He built the band from twelve pieces in 1916 to sixty in 1940. Won highest rating given in Class C at National Contest at Little Rock. Arkansas. in 1939. Frank G. Waluck..................................Cleveland, Mississippi Director of band. Cleveland. Mississippi. Began the study of cornet at age of ten; comes from a musical family; member of I-ebanon, Missoun. High School Band; has played in fine municipal and circus bands; has studied under Paris Chambers. New York, A. F. Wildon and H. A. Vandercook. Chicago. Was in the show business for twenty years; taught nine years at Eldorado. Arkansas; developed a first division contest band at Smackover, Arkansas. Came to Cleveland, Mississippi. 1938. Would like to hear from any old trouping friends. John J. Hknby.............................................DeLand, Florida A member of Sousa’s great band for eight years; organized band at St. Augustine. Florida. Started from scratch at DeLand. now has a superior band with equipment for any man to be proud of. Has served as contest judge and guest conductor on many occasions. Third Row Arthur H. Brandenburg............................Elizabeth, New Jersey Born on an Iowa farm. 1899; began study of piano at age of seven and of cornet at age of eleven. Graduated from Grinnell College. 1920. with major in music and political science; served as high school principal, Donnybrook. North Dakora. Received master’s degree in music. Columbia University, 1923. Began teaching in Elizabeth, New Jersey, 1924. with a .imall music department in one high school. Now there are two high schools and five junior high schools, each with its own band and orchestra. The total enrollment of the instrumental music department is approximately 1,000 students. During the summer. Mr. Brandenburg has held teaching positions at Rutgers University. The Earnest Williams Band and Orchestra Camp. New York Univerrity. and the Union County Band and Orchestra School; organized the first All-State Band. He is secretary and treasurer of the National School Music Competition-Festival of Region 4. E. Lawrence Barr..................................Great Falls, Montana Director of orchrstra and head of the high school's extensive vocal and instrumental music program; graduate of Northwestern University School of Music and former supervisor of music and director of the first-place winning high school band at Columbus, Wisconsin. Loren I.. Maynard........................................Globe, Arizona Director of championship high school band. Graduate from Wentworth Military Academy; Bachelor of Science degree in Music, Kan.-as State Teacher’s College; served as head of music department. St. Cloud Teachers College in Minnesota; did a year of graduate work at University of Michigan. Received Master of Arts degree in Music Education, Wayne University; traveled for a year. Took charge of music at Globe. 1937. Has band, orchestra, and A Capri la Choir with superior contest rating. James II. Elkins................................Central City, Kentucky Director of high school band. Has developed band to fifty members with an excellent second band. Has superior rated organization. Charles A. Richards...............................Great Falls, Montana Director of band. Has one of Montana's outstanding units. Does not enter competition, but has an enviable record throughout the state for a fine musical organization. One of the state's best band men and organizer of first boys band in Great Falls. Fourth Row Jack II. Mahan........................................Gladewater, Texas Union Grove High School. Formerly taught in Dallas public schools; graduate of North Texas Agricultural College where he studied under Col. Earl D. Irons. Organized Union Grove Band in 1936; has won twenty-two awards, seventeen for first place; originator of the Marchiesta; secretary to Region 4 of Texas Music Educators Association for past two years. Member of Phi Beta Mu. national band fraternity. Ralph E. Ri sh..................................Cleveland Heights, Ohio Heights High School. Director of instrumental music. Early music education in the public schools of Delaware, Ohio, consisted of participation in glee club, orchestra, and band. Ohio Wesleyan University (1921-1925); majored in music and received B.A. degree in June. 1925. Student leader of college band while an undergraduate; manager of Singers Club (mixed chorus), and played in the college orchestra. Elected to rhi Mu Alpha. Sinfonia. when a junior. Cornell University, summer session. 1926. Began teaching in the fall of 1927 in the Cleveland Public Schools . instrumental music at both Patrick Henry-Junior High School and Glenville Senior High School. Both schools developed fine orchestras and bands during the seven years Mr. Rush taught there. 1929—Glenville Orchestra won first place in the first Ohio Orchestra Contest at Oberlin. Ohio. 1930 Glenville Band was one of six bands in the finals of the National Band Contest held at Flint. Michigan. 1931 Glenville Orche tra won first place in the National Orchestra Contest. In the Greater Cleveland City Contest of 1932 all four unitt—Patrick Henry Orchestra and Band, and Glenville Orchestra and Band—received a first rating. In the fall of 1934, Mr. Rush moved to Cleveland Heights High School as director of instrumental music. His record in national contests during these five years at Heights High is as follows: 1935 Orchestra: First rating at Madison. Wisconsin. (The first year Cleveland Heights ever had an orchestra in the National Contest.) 1936 Band: First rating at Cleveland, Ohio. 1937 Orchestra: First rating at Columbus. Ohio. 1938— Band: First rating at Elkhart. Indiana. 1939 Orchestra: First rating at Indianapolis. Indiana. In addition to outstanding orchestra and band performances, many fine soloists and ensemble groups have been developed. For four years Mr. Kush acted as principal of the East Side Saturday Morning Instrumental Music School sponsored by the Cleveland Board of Education and when he moved to Cleveland Heights one of his first projects was to start similar Saturday classes for the elementary school pupils of Cleveland Heights. Now starting the sixth year of these classes, more than 100 students are enrolled and a staff of seven teachers is busy each Saturday-morning with this work. Mr. Rush is a member of the American Bandmasters’ Association. He served for two years as chairman of Region III of the National School Band and Orchestra Associations and is at present a member of the board of directors in each association. This year he is acting as president of the Ohio Music Education Association. He has had wide experience in judging state and regional band and orchestra contests and recently has been holding many state clinics for orchestra and band directors. During the present season, he will appear with the following clinics: Fort Wayne. Indiana, N. E. I. T. A. Clinic; Terre Haute. Indiana. State Teachers College Qinic; Rochester. New York. New York State Oinic; Chicago, Illinois, De Paul University Clime; Superior. Wisconsin, Superior State Teachers College Clinic; Dallas. Texas, (neater Dallas Music Festival; Columbus. Ohio, Ohio State Clinic; Elizabeth. New Jersey, New Jersey All-State Instrumental Forum; Erie. Pennsylvania, Western Pennsylvania Orchestra Qinic; Holland, Michigan. Tulip Festival Band. Mr. Rush has also spent most of his summers teaching. The following is a record of his summer activities: 1931-1932 — Ohio State University: Instrumental Music Classes. 1933 1934-1935 National Music Camp, Interlochen, Michigan Sharing the conducting of the high school orchestra and band. 1936 State College of Washington, Pullman. Washington (four weeks). National Music Camp, Interlochen, Michigan (four weeks). 1937 University of Kansas, Lawrence. Kansas. State Normal School. Natchitoches. Louisiana. Northwestern University, Evanston. Illinois. Uni- versity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. (One or two weeks each in connection with clinics.) 1938 Wittenberg College, Springfield, Ohio. University of Kansas. Law re nee, Kansas. Northwestern University, Evanston. Illinois. State College of Education. Greeley. Colorado. 1939- State College of Education. Greeley. Colorado. University of Kansas. Lawtrnce. Kansas. Winona I-ake Camp, Winona I-ake, Indiana. Uni- versity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. His schedule for next summer is as follows (two weeks ach): 1‘ 40 Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. Ohio State University, Columbus. Ohio. University of Southern California. Los Angeles, California. David E. Dahl..........................................Hudson, Wisconsin Went to Hudson ten years ago and was responsible for the reorganization of the music department. Previously a professional musician playing in the theaters and public parks of the Twin Cities. In 1920, he had the largest saxophone school west of Detroit. Also directs 206th Infantry Band of St. Paul and conducts a private music school. R. Ray Coates............................................Brownsville, Tennesee Bachelor of Arts in Education, University of Mississippi. Has studied with G. Linniscolchi. Chicago; Nels Nelson. New York; Arthur Davis, formerly with Sousa; Joe Burns, Victor recording artist; has traveled with Red Path’s Chautauqua; has played with various bands; served as secretary of Mississippi Band and Orchestra Director Association three yearr; first president west Tennessee School Band Association; directed first contest of West Tennessee Association. Peter D. Tkach..................................Minneapolis, Minnesota A nationally recognized director of choral training and a leader in the public school music field. Those who have been thrilled by the superb singing of the West High A Cappella Choir, Minneapolis. Minnesota, which won first place at the National Music Educators Conference in St. Louis. Missouri, will have the opportunity to hear the methods used in developing this outstanding choir. Besides being a member of the West High Music Department, he also directs Central Lutheran Choir, and is head of the Public School Music and Choral Training Department at the Minneapolis College of Music. He is an officer of the National Music Qinic I Region 2). Mr. Tkach was guest onductor of the High School Vocal Qinic at the North Central Music Educators Conference in Detroit. Michigan, March 21. He was recently guest conductor of the High School Qinic. Mason Gty, Iowa, judge and festival conductor of the High School Qinic in Estherville. Iowa; Jackson. Minnesota; Glenwood. Minnesota; Aberdeen. South Dakota; and guest con ductor of the Big Eight Festival, Winona. Minnesota. To be a member of one of Mr. Tkach's clauses and observe his thoroughness, the exacting itand-ards. the interpretations, the diction, the emotional quality of the music, which is never neglected, is for those who are seeking the correct procedure of training young folks to sing, an enviable privilege. [Ill MAJORS AND MAJORETTES First Row Virginia Veach................................Sheridan, Wyoming Piano and Celle Age 16; senior; studied piano three years; cello one year; drum major of band. Annabelle Dodenner..........................Sturgis, South Dakota Baritone and Trumpet Ag« 14; freshman; has played trumpet two years; baritone one year; plays piano; brass sextet; G. A. A.; twirling group; dramatics; letter in athletics and a certificate in twirling; drum major of band; assistant twirling instructor at the Black Hills Qinic; instructs seventy girls in twirling from the fourth to the eighth grade. Belonged to first high school Tap and Twirl Club” in United States; drum major at Spearfish Summer Band Camp; plans to teach music, Roberta Caiderwood.....................................Parma, Ohio Bantane Age 17; junior; first chair two years; plays piano, trombone, string bass; brass sextet; National Honor Society; Girls' Boaid; State Solo Contest, superior.” 39; National Contest excellent.” ’39; rating II in 1939 in Greater Cleveland Solo Contest in drum major's competition; rating I in 1940; drum major of school band three years; has won other outstanding honors in drum majoring; plans to be a public school music teacher. Mary Elizabeth Mosier.......................Union City, Tennessee Drum Major Union Gty High School Senior; drum major for the band one year; sings alto in the mixed chorus. NANCY Greene..................................Fredericksburg, Virginia Cornel James Monroe High School Age 16; junior; has studied two years; drum major of band; expert in acrobatic twirling; assistant instructor in twirling; is a candidate for membership in a national high school honor club; plans to attend a school of business administration at some Southern university. Inset Row One Nell Gore.......................................Water Valley, Mississippi T wirier Marguerite White................................Water Valley, Mississippi T wirier Laura May Phillips..............................Water Valley, Mississippi T wirier Seeoml Row F. L. Baria....................................Itta Bena, Mississippi Drum Major Juanita Bragg..................................Hinton, West Virginia Tympani Age 21; senior; has studied two and one-half years; plays snare drum and bass drum. Is a drum major; plans to be a musician. Norma Durst.........................................Yakima, Washington Majorette Age 14; sophomore; has been majorette for her band two and one-half years; plays violin. Audrey Lawler....................................Yakima, Washington Majorette Age 15; sophomore; ha been a majorette for band two and one-half years. Dorothy Claire Robbins . . . Willow Grove, Pennsylvania Majorette Upper Moreland High School Age 16; sophomore; plays piano; athletics; plans to do secretarial work. Clyde A. Stauffer, Jr. . . . Willow Grove, Pennsylvania Drum Major Upper Moreland High School Age 15; sophomore. Third Row Darwin Ruff..................................Yakima, Washington Drum Major Age 18; senior. Sue Carroi.i................... North Fork, West Virginia Maieot of Band Sue is eight years old, in the third grade. She play saxophone, and has been mascot of the band for three years. Dick Rule.......................•.....................Grenada, Mississippi Freneh Horn Age 18; senior; head drum major for band; horn quartet; debating team; declamation; Glee Club; senior play cast; three times declamation champion in North Central Mississippi; second place declamation in State Contest, ’39; member of state championship debating team. ’39; plan to be a lawyer. Jean Mei.lifs...................................................Eugene, Oregon Majorette Age 16; junior; majorette two years; play piano; is accompanist for the soloists; girls’ athletics. Lorraine Mason.......................................Eugene, Oregon Majorette Claudia Mae Pounds.....................................Corinth, Mississippi Majorette Age 18; senior; plays bass clarinet; first chair two and one-half years; plans to be a secretary. r in ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS First Ron■; George Andreades .... Mobile, Ala. B Flat Clarinet Murphy High School Age 16; a junior; first chair one year; Woodwind En semble; talers part in athletics; plan to enter the business field. Donald Cooley......................Mobile, Ala. Third Clarinet Murphy High School Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; Woodwind Ensemble; Hi-Y Qub; football; basketball; sophomore representative to the Student Council; plans to study law. Irving A. Koffler .... Mobile, Ala. Trumpet Murphy High School Age 15; junior; first chair two years; plays piano; Trumpet Trio; Music Club; plans to study medicine. James Locki.er.....................Mobile, Ala. Frtmh Horn Murphy High School Age 18; junior; first chair two years; orchestra; plays cornet, piano and organ; Horn Quartet; plans to be a church organist. Travis McKenzie, Jr. . . . Mobile, Ala. Frtmh Horn Murphy High School Age 15; junior; first chair one year; Horn Quartet; Woodwind Ensemble; plans to be a public accountant. James M. Faii......................Mobile, Ala. Viola Murphy High School Age 14; freshman; first chair one year; plays violin and trombone; takes part in student publications; won honors in grammar school athletics; plans to be a professional musician. Second Ron: Ira N. Swingle, Jr.....................Mobile, Ala. Trumpet Murphy High School Age 13; freshman; first chair one year; plays piano; Trumpet Trio; and Quartet. Ed Bowman .... Montgomery, Ala. Drum Major (Trombone), Sidney Lamer High School Age 18; senior; has been drum major one year; plays basketball and tennis. Charles Browning . . Montgomery, Ala. E Flat Ban Sidney Lanier High School Age 16; junior; first chair one year; plays football; does adaggio dancing; was fullback on state champion ship football team. '39. Robert Chambers . . Montgomery, Ala. Alto Saxophone Sidney Lanier High School Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays clarinet; Esquire” fraternity. Plans to enter field of dance music. Francis Chii.ton . . . Montgomery, Ala. Alto Clarinet Sidney Lanier High School Age 15; junior; first chair one year; plays B flat clarinet; Clarinet Quartet, rated “excellent” in 39. Honors in public speaking. Lewis Christie . . . Montgomery, Ala. Oboe Sidney Lanier High School Age 16; junior; first chair one year; plays clarinet; Woodwind Ensemble; plans to do research in field of medicine. Third Ron: Sam Damon .... Montgomery, Ala. Snare Drum Sidney I inier High School Age 17; junior; first chair one year; plays tympani and marimba. Plans to continue study of music. Ed Dkmott......................Montgomery, Ala. Flute and Piccolo Sidney Lanier High School Age 17; senior; first chair two years; Woodwind Ensemble; Photo Club; Officers' Club; school paper staff; Lyre Club; First Lieutenant in military department; honor student in scholarship. Plans to take up advertising salesmanship and journalism with photography and music as avocations Caroi.l Hargrove . . Montgomery, Ala. Bantonc Sidney Lamer High School Senior; first chair one year. James Hughes . . . Montgomery, Ala. Trombone Sidney I.anier High School Age 17; junior; first chair one year; plays snare drum; Brass Ensemble, rated superior,” ’39; Dramatic Club; Cavalries” fraternity; plans to go into music and radio. Kerwin Maxwell . . Montgomery, Ala. Banoon Sidney Earner High School Age 18; junior; first chair one year; plays alto saxophone; tenor saxophone; Woodwind Ensemble; is R. O. T. C. band drum major; plays football; Officers' Qub. Plans to be a musician Bobby Muncastkr . . Montgomery, Ala. Tympani Sidney Lanier High School Age 17; junior; head tympanist one semester; plays snare drum, marimba, and bass drum; fraternity- member; takes part in school club activities; Eagle Scout; Second Lieutenant R. O. T. C. Plans to enter Army. Fourth Ron: French Ogletree . . Montgomery, Ala. B Flat Clarinet Sidney I.anier High School Age 17; senior; first chair one year; plays also saxophone; Qarinet Quartet, rated “excellent’' in ‘39. Plan to study medicine. William Olsen . . . Montgomery, Ala. French Horn Sidney Lanier High School Age 17; junior; first chair one year; plays trumpet; Brass and Woodwind Ensembles; Horn Quartet; vice-president Public Speaking Club. Plans to play in a symphony orchestra. Fat Ozment .... Montgomery, Ala. Ban Clarinet Sidney Lanier High School Age 16; junior; first chair one year; play B flat clarinet; Qarinet Quartet, rated superior.” ’39. Plans to be an accountant. Charles Peacock . . Montgomery, Ala. Comet Sidney Lanier High School Age 16; senior; first chair two years; Brass Ensemble, superior in ’38 and '39; Glee Qub; Officers’ Qub; school paper staff; tennis team winning the W. M. C. A. Camp tennis tournament. Plans to be a veterinary surgeon. Lewis Trotter . . . Montgomery, Ala. BB Flat Ban Sidney Lanier High School Age 17; junior; first chair two years; Glee Qub; plans to be an agriculturist. Janice Bradley.....................Globe, Ariz. Banoon Age 13; eighth grade; Woodwind Quartet. Fifth Ron: Anna-Belle Clark . . . Globe, Ariz. A Ito Clarinet Age 15; sophomore; first chair one semester; play cello; String Trio. Interested in speech arts; Girl Reserves; Girls’ League. First place in prose reading in Eastern Arizona Speech Art Contest. Plans to bit a teacher. Lucille Eaker........................Globe, Ariz. String Ban Age 16; junior; first chair three years; plays violin; String Choir; Girl Reserves; Girls’ League. District Solo Contest rating excellent,” ’38. Scholastic honors. Robert Thomas Hoar . . . Globe, Ariz. Violin Age 16; junior; first chair three years; plays clarinet, bassoon; String Quartet; small orchestra group; String Ensemble; Qarinet Trio and Quartet; DeMolay; junior Game Association president; Junior Rifle Association president; tennis team. District Contest rating excellent,” ’38, superior.” ’39. Plans to be a music teacher or an aeronautical engineer. Johnnie Mercer.......................Globe, Ariz. Trumpet (Orcheitra) Age 16; Brass Quartet and Sextet. Billy Mercf.r........................Globe, Ariz. Trombone Age 14; freshman; first chair two years; plays piano; Brass Sextet; Brass Quartet; District Solo Contest rating excellent,” ’39. Colleen Maynard .... Globe, Ariz. French Horn Age 12; first chair one year; piano and cello; French Horn Quartet; High School Orchestra; Salon Orchestra; Junior A Cappella Choir. Sixth Ron: Ruth Joy Schaefer . . . Globe, Ariz. Saxophone Age 17; senior; first chair two years; Saxophone Quar tet; Girls’ Trio; Mixed Chorus; A Cappella Choir; Mixed Quartet; piano accompanist; dramatics; leading roll in junior and senior play . District Solo Contest rating superior, ’37, ’38, ’39. Glenn Smith.........................Globe, Ariz. Euphonium Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; play trombone; Brass Quartet. Eloise Trethemey .... Globe, Ariz. Ban Clarinet Age 15; sophomore; first chair two years; piano; cello; String Ensemble; District Solo Contest rating excellent, '39. First award for local and state essay on Good Citizenship.” Representative Globe High School to National Music Camp. Interlochen, Michigan. Plans to be a musical director or teacher. Carl F. Upi.ROGER .... Globe, Ariz. Baritone Age 16: junior; first chair two years; plays violin; String Quartet; Brass Sextet. Plans to be a teacher. Cecil Whitaker......................Globe, Ariz. Trumpet Age 15; senior; studied three years; first chair two years; Brass Sextet; Trumpet Trio; Art Qub. Plans to be a band director. Robert Williams .... Globe, Ariz. Tuba Age 15; sophomore; has studied three years; first chair one year; DeMolay; Boy Scout: Junior Game Warden; annual staff; State Solo Contest rating excellent. ’39. Plans to study surgery. Seventh Ron: Gordon Walliman .... Globe, Ariz. Clarinet Age 18; senior; has studied right years; first chair three years; Qarinet Quartet. String Ensemble, Saxophone Quartet. Interested in oratory, dramatics, and debate. Selected for National Music Camp; leading roll senior class play; selected to make Armistice Day speech for the student body. State Solo Contest rating “superior.” ’37. ’38. ’39. Plans to be a music teacher. James Henry Dillon . Forrest City, Ark. Tenor Saxophone Age 17; senior; studied three years; first chair two years; plays alto saxophone, clarinet, and alto clarinet; Qarinet Quattet. Saxophone Sextet; Photo Qub; Art Club; Sigma Phi Omega fraternity. William C. Gatlin . . Forrest City, Ark. Clarinet Age 17; senior; studied three years; first chair two years. Plays alto saxophone and oboe; Qarinet Quartet; Saxophone Sextet; football; school paper staff; assistant secretary Northeast Arkansas Band Association. Abner Gili......................Forrest City, Ark. Snare Drum Age 14; freshman; studied two years; first chair one year; plays bass drum. Jerry P. Hickey . . . Forrest City, Ark. A llo Saxophone Age 18; senior; studied three years; first chair two years; plays tenor saxophone. B flat clarinet, piano: dance orchestra; Saxophone Sextet; track. Plans to be an electrical engineer. Thomas H. Lloyd . . Forrest City, Ark. Trumpet Age 17; senior; studied five years; first chair three years; play French horn; Brass Quartet; Trumpet Trio; Sigma Phi Omega fraternity; vice-president senior class; Glee Qub. U5] Martin High School Band 1939-40 BAND Crawfordsville High School Band CR AWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA Vernon E. Spaulding, Director National Rating: 1938, Second Division; 1936, Second Division; 1934, Fourth Division. Crawfordsville High School Orchestra CR AW FORDSVILLE, INDIANA Vernon E. Spaulding, Director National Ratings: 1939, First Division; 1937, First Division; 1935, Second Division. Crawfordsville High School Chorus CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA Vernon E. Spaulding, Director The chorus assists in band and orchestra concerts, sings at many school and community functions, and presents either an operetta or cantata each year. High School Band LAREDO, TEXAS Elmo Low, Director A fine eighty-piece band with good instrumentation. State Contest Record: Second Division—Concert—1939; First Divi-Division — Marching—1939; First Division — Concert—1940; First Division—Marching—1940. Union Grove High School Band CLADEWATER, TEXAS Jack H. Mahan, Director Location: Three miles north of Gladewater, Texas, on the Gilmer Highway. Organized: March 10, 1936, by Jack H. Mahan. Honors: Official Yam Hand, East Texas Yamboree. Awards: Twenty-two trophies. Seventeen first places and five second places. First place in marching at National Contest in 1938. First place in playing at National Contest in 1939. Ouachita Parish High School Band MONROE, LOUISIANA Walter C. Minnif.ar, Director Organized September 1, 1936; won first division State Band Contest, Class D, in 1937; won Second Division Regional National Contest, Class I), 1937, Jackson, Mississippi. Third Division Class A in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 1938. Second Division Class A, Shreveport, Louisiana, in 1939 117] ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS First Row Charlie Myers . . . Forrest City, Ark. Baritone Age 18; senior; first chair three years. Plays trumpet; Brass Quartet; Sigma Phi Omega. Plans to he a lawyer. Austin F. Thomas . . Forrest City, Ark. Drum Major Age 17; junior; studied two years; head drum major one year; plays snare drum, tympanr. other percussion instruments; on school paper staff; yearbook: Boys’ Glee Club; Boys’ Quartet; A Cappella Choir. Jimmy Wood .... Forrest City, Ark. Souiaphone John I). Wood . . . Forrest City, Ark. Trombone Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays baritone; Brass Quartet; Photo Club; Boys’ Glee Club; A Cappella Choir. Plans to be a criminologist. David Davies, Jr...................Paris, Ark. Snare Drum Age 15; freshman; head drummer two years; plays all traps; takes part in debating activities. State Solo Contest rating good.” ‘37. Plans to be a professional drummer. Harold Hampton.....................Pari?, Ark. Saxophone Age 16; junior; first chair three years; plays clarinet; District Contest rating excellent.” '37. good.’’ '38 and 39. Plans to play in the Navy Band. Second Row William S. Harris .... Paris, Ark. Cornet Age 17; senior; first chair two rears; plays baritone and alto; Brass Sextet. State Solo Contest rating, “good, 37. Plans to go to Annapolis. Howard Kirby.......................Paris, Ark. Alto Age 16; sophomore; first chair two years; plays trumpet and baritone. State Solo Contest rating, “superior,” '38. Plans to be a lawyer. Glenn Pendergrass .... Paris, Ark. Flute Age 17; senior; first chair three years; Mixed Woodwind Ensemble; vocal quartet; Glee Club; Art Club; track team. State Solo Contest rating, good. ’37. '38, '39. Ninety per cent rating from Fedetal Schools of Art. Placed in high jump, broad jump, and hur dies in District Track Meet, ’39. Plates to be a lawyer or reporter. Robert C. Ritchie....................Pari?, Ark. Trombone Age 17; junior; first chair one year. Plans to be an accountant. Tommy Watson.........................Paris, Ark. Clarinet Age 16; junior; first chair three years; plays saxophone and oboe; orchestia; Clarinet Quartet; student publications; Latin Club. State Solo Contest rating, ex-cellent,” ’36, ’37, ’38, ’39. Plans to conduct a symphony orchestra. Dorothy Anne Riggins . . Stamps, Ark. Alto Saxophone Age 14; sophomore; first chair five years; plays piano, student conductor of band; Saxophone Trio; student publications; Glee Club; Music Club. District Solo Contest rating, superior.” ’39. State Solo Contest rating, superior” (Junior Division), ’36, excellent, '37, 38, “superior, '39. Rated superior” in piano, District Contest; excellent” in student conducting; excellent in District Reading Contest. Plans to direct band and orchestra or teach piano. Third Row Grady Jo Cochran . . Texarkana, Ark. Flute and Piccolo Age 15; sophomore; first chair three years; Flute Trio; member of D. B. S. State Solo Contest rating, “superior,” ’36 (Junior Division); “superior.” ’37, ’38; “excellent,” '39. HersChei. Willmoth . . Texarkana, Ark. Trombone Age 16; junior; two years; Brass Quartet; TKO fraternity; track. State Solo Contest rating, superior, '36 (Junior Division); “superior,” '38, ‘39. Phylis Barnes . . . Long Beach, Calif. Violin (Concert Mailer), Geo. Washington Jr. H. S. Age 14; first chair one year; String Ensemble; District Solo Contest rating, excellent.” ’38. She is vicemayor of the school. Gerald Bush . . . Long Beach, Calif. French Horn George Washington Junior High School Age 13; first chair one year; plays trumpet; Woodwind Quintet; athletics. James Delaney . . . Long Beach, Calif. Drumi George Washington Junior High School Age 13; eighth grade; first chair one and one-half years; plays traps. Pete Fox.....................Long Beach, Calif. Drums George Washington Junior High School Age 13; first chair one year; takes part in athletics. Fourth Row Laddie Gordenier . . Long Beach, Calif. Clarinet George Washington Junior High School Age 14; first chair one year; plays bass drum and saxophone; has won awards in athletics. Jack Posey .... I.ong Beach, Calif. Baritone George Washington Junior High School Age 14; first chair two years; plays trumpet; takes part in athletics (swimming and tennis). Don ell Lewis . . . I.ong Beach, Calif. String Ban George Washington Junior High School Age 14; first chair one and one-half years; String Hn semble. George Nakashima . Long Beach. Calif. Saxophone George Washington Junior High School Age 15; first chair one year; takes part in athletics. Ross Price.................Long Beach, Calif. Banoon Gergc Washington Junior High School Age 13; first chair one year; Woodwind Quartet. Danny Rice .... Long Beach, Calif. Cornet George Washington Junior High School Age 13; first chair one year; Trumpet Quartet; Brass Choir; takes part in athletics. Fifth Row Ellery Slick . . . Long Beach, Calif. Cornet George Washington Junior High School Age 14; first chair one year; Clarinet Quartet. Doris Westenrider . Long Beach, Calif. Viola George Washington Junior High School Age 14; first chair one year; play violin; String Ensemble: Student Council clerk. Carol Sundquist . . Long Beach, Calif. Cello George Washington Junior High School Age 13; first chair one semester; String Ensemble. Donald Taylor . . . Long Beach, Calif. Ban Saxophone, George Washington Jr. High School Age 15; freshman; first chair two years. Alberta Armstrong . . . Dolores, Colo. Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays saxophone; Clarinet Quartet and Duet; German Band; school plays; Pcpperette” Club; Scholastic Contest rating first and second places in English I, English II, English III, Algebra. American History. World History. Bookkeeping, and Home Economics. Plans to study art and music. Ben Clark Porter . . . Dolores, Colo. Bail Horn Age 17; senior; first chair three years; play clarinet and baritone; German Band; Brass Sextet; football; school paper staff; class play. District Solo Contest rating, superior.” ’38. Scholastic Contest tating first in third year English; second in World History. Plans to continue in music. Sixth Row Carol Acre .... Fort Morgan, Colo. AI to Saxophone Age 17; senior; first chair four years; play B flat clarinet; piano; Saxophone Quartet and Trio; athletics; journalism; Glee Club; A Cappella Choir; Pep dub; State Solo Contest rating fourth place, '36 and '37; excellent” '38 and '39. Feature editor of the school paper; highest athletic awards: Worthy Advisor of Rainbow Assembly No. 39. Plans to be a medical technologist. Donald Keller . . . Fort Morgan, Colo. Cornel Age 17; senior; first chair three year ; Cornet Trio; Bras Sextet: Student Council; tennis. State Solo Contest rating, excellent.” ’36. '37, '38; superior, ’39. National Contest rating, “good.” '39. Plans to take business training course in college. Martha J. Murchy . Fort Morgan, Colo. Violin Age 17; senior; first chair four years; plays alto clarinet; first violin in Violin Trio; first in String Quartet: school paper staff: Athletic Club; dramatics; class plays; Student Forum Club; “Quill and Scroll”; state athletic awards. Plans to enter the merchandizing field. Claude Wolf . . . Fort Morgan, Colo. French Horn Age 18; senior; first chair five years; plays piano; Brass Sextet; Chess Club; vice-president and recreational chairman of Christian Endeavor: State Solo Contest rating, “good,” 37; “excellent,” '39. Plans to enter civil service or the music field. Dick Work .... Fort Morgan, Colo. Oboe Age 17; senior; first chair five years; athletics; choir; State Solo Contest rating, “good.” '36: excellent,” ’37; good.” ’38. National Honor Society; drum major. Plans to be a chemical engineer. Leroy Bell . . . Grand Junction, Colo. Viola Age 17; junior; first chair two years; plays violin and bass drum; High School Quartet: Drum and Bugle Corps; String Orchestra; athletics; school paper staff. District Solo Contest rating, excellent.” ’39; president of young people's organization in his church, and plays in college orchestra. Plans to be a music instructor. Srvent It Row Ethel Biggs . . . Grand Junction, Colo. Second Violin Forrest Carhartt . Grand Junction, Colo. Tuba Age 16; junior; first chair one year; play string bass; Brass Sextet; athletics; District Contest rating, superior,” ’37, ’39; National Contest rating, superior,” ’37. ’39. Leona Chadwick . Grand Junction, Colo. B Flat Clarinet Age 16; junior; first chair one year. Frieda G. Clymer . Grand Junction, Colo. Violin Age 16; junior; first chair two years; plays piano, bass violin; sings. Duet and two quartets; honors in the field of elocution. State Solo Contest rating, superior,” ’39; National Contest, superior,” ’39. Plan to teach string instruments. Jeanne Fancher . Grand Junction, Colo. Banoon Age 17; senior; first chair three years; plays piano and saxophone; Woodwind Quintet; Woodwind Trio; Latin Club; G. F. S.; church society. Plans to do public school music and symphonic work. Joy Fitzgerald . Grand Junction, Colo. Cello (Orcheitra) [19J ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS Leesburg, Fla. First Row Jos: Hanmcan . . Grand Junction, Colo. Mildred J. Knight . Grand Junction, Colo. Flute Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays piccolo and piano; Flute Quartet; Woodwind Hrio; Tri-Y; National Honor Society; Dramatic Club. Flans to be a teacher. Carlyle Larson . Grand Junction, Colo. Trumpet Age 16; junior. Virginia Paul . . Grand Junction, Colo. A ho Saxophone Naomi Perkins . . Grand Junction, Colo. Piccolo Shirley Phillips . Grand Junction, Colo. French Horn Second Row Robert A. PORTER . Grand Junction, Colo. Flute (Orchestra) Age IS; freshman; first chair one year; plays piccolo and snare drum; Woodwind Quintet and Sextet. District Solo Contest rating, “superior.” '39; National Solo Contest, “superior.” ’39. Honors in Salesmanship and for essay on “Americanism.” James K. Samuel . Grand Junction, Colo. Trombone Age 17; senior; first chair two years; Trombone Quartet; plays football; District Solo Contest rating, “excellent.” ’39. Jack Spence . . . Grand Junction, Colo. French Horn Age 17; senior; Brass Quintet; French Horn Duet; Hi-Y Club. Marie Teeslink . Grand Junction, Colo. Hanoon (Orchestra) Claire V. Unger . Grand Junction, Colo. Snare Drum Age 13; sophomore; first chair five years; plays tympani, cymbals, and bass drum; Drum Trio. District Contest rating, superior.” ’38; excellent,” '39; National Solo Contest, superior,” '37. '38. Plans to be a musician. Eugene Crandall . . . Hamden, Conn. Baritone Third Row Harold E. Jones, Jr. . . Hamden, Conn. Cornet Charles Bowman.........................Eustis, Fla. baritone Age 15; junior; first chair one and one-half years; Brass Sextet; Brass Ouartet; State Solo Contest rating, “good,” ’39. Plans to enter field of aviation. Robert M. Bronson .... Eustis, Fla. Oboe Age 14; freshman; first chair one year; plays clannet; Woodwind Ensemble; small orchestra; athletics; Eagle Scout. Plans to be a Scout executive. Miriam Choate.....................Eustis, Fla. Alto Clarinet Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; plays piano; Woodwind Sextet; Clarinet Quartet; Girl Scout. Francys Cuff..........................Eustis, Fla. Drum Major Age 16; plays clarinet; first division State Contest. 39 in drum majoring; second division in twirling. Oscar B. Eckstein, Jr. . . . Eustis, Fla. Cornet Age 16; sophomore; first chair two year ; Brass Sextet; Brass Quartet; athletics. Rated “superior.” State Contest, ’38; excellent. '39; National Contest rating, “good.” ’39. Plans to do religious musical work. Fourth Row Clayton Grimstad .... Eustis, Fla. B Flat Clannet Age 17; senior; captain of band; plays all woodwind instruments and has a fair knowledge of brass and percussion; student conductor. State Contest rating, superior,” ’38, ’39; National Solo Contest rating, “superior,” '38. ’39. Bob Hollenbeck......................Eustis, Fla. French Horn Age 16; junior; first chair two years; Brass Sextet and Orchestra; State Solo Contest rating, “excellent. '39; National Solo Contest rating superior.” ’39. Plans to be a bandmaster or play in a symphony orchestra. Martha Hopson.........................Eustis, Fla. Ban Clarinet Age 14; freshman; first chair one year; Woodwind Quintet; Clarinet Quartet. Mary Marshal!.........................Eustis, Fla. banoon Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; plays piano, pipe organ, and clarinet; Woodwind Quintet. Woodwind Sextet; various ensembles in church and Sunday School. Wayne Matthews .... Eustis, Fla. Drumt Age 17; played drums four years. Harold Rudolph Sims . . . Eustis Fla. Flute Age 15; junior; first chair one and one half years; plays piano; Woodwind Quintet; Flute Quartet; junior play; debate. State Solo Contest rating, “good.” ’39. Plans to be a musical evangelist. Fifth Row Ralph Elmore Sims .... Eustis, Fla. Souiaphone Age 13; eighth grade; first chair two years; plays violin; Brass Sextet; Brass Quartet; Orchestra. State Solo Contest rating, “superior,” ’39; National Solo Contest. “superior,” '39. A leader in church work. Mary Lorraine Stockwbll . Eustis, Fla. Saxophone Age 15; first chair one year. Debating team; straight “A” grades in literary work. Sarah Armstrong .... Leesburg, Fla. Majorette Age 14; freshman; plays piano and cello; Clarinet Quartet; Woodwind Quintet; Girls’ Glee Club; Girls' Chorus; Home Room reporter for paper. Elizabeth Colson . . . Leesburg, Fla. Drum Major Age 14; freshman; plays piano; sings; Woodwind Quintet. Winner in a local beauty contest. Plans to specialize in music. Catherine Davis .... Leesburg, Fla. Trombone Age 14; freshman; first chair nine months; plays piano, organ; Brass Sextet; Brass Quartet; Glee Club. Plans to specialize in music. Louise Davis .... baritone Age 14; freshman; first chair one year; plays piano; Brass Quartet; tennis team. State Solo Contest rating, “excellent,” 39. Sixth Row Martha Ezei.i....................Leesburg, Fla. Tenor Saxophone Age 14; fir,t chair one year; plays piano; Saxophone Quartet; Glee Club. Plans to be a nurse. William I). Finlayson . . Leesburg, Fla. A ho Saxophone Age 16; junior; first chair one and one-half years; plays piano, accordian; bass violin; Student Council; Hi Y Club; Junior Rotary; Glee Club. GEORGE Kramer .... Leesburg, Fla. Trumpet Age 15; sophomore; first chair two years; Brass Sextet; Brass Quartet; Dance Orchestra; Student Counctl. State Solo Contest rating, excellent,” '39; president of sophomore class; assistant secretary-treasurer of Church School; vice-president of the Young People’s Service League. Adella Pooler.........................Leesburg, Fla. Drum Major Agr 17; senior. George O. Pringle . . . Leesburg, Fla. Clarinet Age 16; junior; first chair one year; plays saxophone; president of Hi Y; treasurer of Junior Class; highest •core in intelligence tert in his class; delegate to Young People's Conference. Ned Carmichaei...........................Ocala, Fla. ban Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays B flat clarinet; member of F. F. A., Dramatic Club; Letter Man's Club; football team. Honor in aviation. Seventh Row Franklys Creekbaum . . . Ocala, Fla. DrumI Age 17; senior; first chair four years; plays all drums and traps and bell lyre; cheerleader; S. P. O. national fraternity. Bob Dosh............................Ocala, Fla. Trombone Age 17; senior; on first chair one semester; plays cornet; Brass Ensemble; Brass Quartet; Silver Kings (dance orchestra). Plays football; S. P. O. national fraternity; Sea Scouts; T. T. T. local fraternity: American Legion honor award; National Honor Society; Commencement speaker; president of Young Men’s Civic Club; captain of band. Plans to go to West Point. Lloyd Hefner..........................Ocala, Fla. baritone Age 16; sophomore; first chair one semester; plays comet; Brass Ensemble; Brass Quartet; American Legion award. Plans to be a chemist. Nathan Kindt.........................Ocala, Fla. Ban Horn Age 16; junior; first chair one year; plays bass violin, baritone horn; Brass Ensemble; Biass Quartet. Plans to major in music. Victor Leavengood .... Ocala, Fla. Drum Major Age 16; junior; plays baritone; drum major of band for one year; Brars Ensemble; editor of the Wildcat”; T. T. T. local fraternity; American legion award; National Honor Society. Plans to go to West Point. Ernest Non, Jr...........................Ocala, Fla. SeconJ Cornet Age 16; sophomore; first chair two years; Cornet Duct: Brass Ouartet; Brass Ensemble; S. P. O. National Fraternity. Plans to be a diagnostician. [21 I BAND High School Band CARO, MICHIGAN Harry L. Wood. Director One of the best equipped hands in Eastern Michigan. Also one of the finest playing bands. Was selected to attend the famous Holland, Michigan, Tulip Festival. Mr. Wood graduated from Fairmont State Teachers College, Fairmont, West Virginia. Taught there one and one-half summer terms after graduation. Teacher of Reeds West Virginia Pioneer Music Camp,” 1935. Taught and organized the “Viking Band of Petersburg High School, Grant County, West Virginia. Holds Masters Degree in Music from University of Michigan, 1940 Summer Term. Has been director of the Caro High School Band two years. Author of several articles and pamphlets on bands and orchestras. Haywood High School Band BROWNSVII.LE, TENNE3SEE R. Roy Coates, Director Brownsville has developed a 50-piece high school band in the school band and 25 beginners. State Contest Raring: “Superior four years Mr. Coates has been instructor, also a 40-piece grade —Marching and Concert—1939. High School Band COLUMBIA CITY, INDIANA Lawrence Johnston, Director Organized in 1923. Claims to be the second school band in Indiana. Entered competition in 1932 winning third place in (Mass B; 1933 first place in marching; 1934 started a five-year winning streak. National Marching Championship, 1936. The only Class B band to rate “Superior” in both playing and marching in 1938, Region 3 Contest. Has completely modern music building. “Larry Johnston’s one big hobby is marching bands. Personnel Reading left to right. First Circle: Clarinets: Joe Manago, Alberta Fry, Helen Walker. Oboes: Phyllis Eberhard, Betty Souder. Flutes: Mary Alice Gates. Betty Miller. Loi Koirn, Katherine Evans. Second Circle: Clarinets: Junior Souder, Mary Marie Monroe. Marilee McCrea. Bob Yontz. Horns: Harry Bennett. Dora Mae Evans. Bobby DePoy, Jean Travelbee. Flute: Nancy Myers. Bassoons: Elaine Dunn, (Jack Ampaugh, absent). Alto Clarinets: Vivian Reider. Gwendolyn Barsch. Third Grcle: Clarinets: Lois Trout. Eugene Shepherd. Alice Shroyer. Cornels: Dwight Jones. Lois Barnes. Dick Pence. DeWitt Phillips. Bill Langohr. Jimmy Fischer. Nelson Black. Charles Travelbee. Saxophones: Patricia Gates. John Firestone, Phyllis Baker. Charlotte Moore. Betty Stevens. Mary Fahl, Charlotte Krautrr. Bass Clarinets: Marion Cassaday and Vera Kneller. Fourth Grcle: Clarinets: Sara LaFever, Truman Schmidt. Walter Quinn. Basses: Jim Hull. Jim Johnston. David Bolyard. Baritone Saxophone: Martha Oil. Baritones: Dewey Goudy. Lewis Gregg. Trombones: Gail Snyder, Phil Pinckly, Paul Schrader. Jack Peabody (Alan Obermiller, absent). Standing: Percussion: Marcia Lee Daniel, Bobby Fisher. Edward Meyers, Paul Windemuth. Walter Meyers. Barbara Myers, and Malcolm Bowman. Thomas Jefferson High School Band ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Arthur H. Brandenburg, Director In 1924 there was only one high school band in Elizabeth, an enrollment of 1,000 students. This band won first division New Jersey. 'File first to be organized was a pep band of honors in National Competition, 1939. nine players. Instrumental music in the schools has grown to Beaver Dam High School Band BEAVER DAM, WISCONSIN J. W. Myers, Conductor The Beaver Dam High School Band was organized in 1920. with a membership of fifteen players. By 1930 it had grown to forty members. Success in the district and state contests and festivals aroused much interest, with the result that the present Senior Band has Roster Back Row, left to right: G. Letizke, B. Bauer. R. Bar tell. H. Hock, D. Schepp. Second Row: W. Anthony, E. McCaffery. R. Jacobs, M. Oliver, A. Klug. I Rake. N. Rich, C. I.uedke, J. Adams, H. Morgan, J. Rhodes, D. Weber. W. Block, I. Schulze, R. Stangl. M. Uhl. A. Washtock. K. Mahoney. J. Woodward. E. Walters. Third Row: H. Deglow. J. W. Myers. Director, L. Guerndc. G. De approximately seventy members and the Junior Band numbers sixtv-five. Each year the High School Band takes an active part in the civic affairs of our city and community. It is assisted by the tireless efforts of the Music Parents Asoociation. Velice, E. Matthews, D. Heublein, T. Magyar. C. Stebbins, B. Prest. G. Immerfall, G. Griesbach, E. Deniger. R. Maier, C. Bender, M. Worden. W. Murphy. Fourth Row: P. Manley, S. Abfall. J. Reider. E. Kronenberg, G. Kelley. W. Michalski. D. Pettack, D. Storm. J Helfert, D. Reddick. P. Brefka. C. Roedl, M. McLaughlin. Twyla Bohl and J. Johnson. I 23 i ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS First Row Washington, Ga. Glen Purdom.....................Ocala, Fla. French Horn Age 16; junior; first chair two years; plays cornet; Brass ensemble; Brass Quartet; Horn Ensemble. W. T. Purdom....................Ocala, Fla. Bauoon Age 18; senior; first chair one year; plays clarinet and bell lyre. Richard (Dick) Rogers . . Ocala, Fla. Clarinet Age 16; junior; first chair one year; plays alto saxophone. flute, and piccolo; Clarinet Ensemble; Dance Rand; cheerleader; feature editor school paper; S. P. O. National Fraternity; T. T. T. local fraternity. Plans to be an accountant. Howard Sands....................Ocala, Fla. Saxophone Age ]4; freshman; first chair one semester; plans to study medicine. Richard (Dick) Theus . . . Ocala, Fla. Cornet Age 16; junior; first chair two years; Cornet Quartet; Brass Ensemble; dance band; reporter for student pub lications. Robert Turner..............................Ocala, Fla. A I O Clarinet (Second Lieutenant of Band) Age 18; junior; first chair two years; plays B flat clarinet; Clarinet Ensemble; plans to be an aviator. Second Row Jimmie Whiteside......................Ocala, Fla. Clarinet Age 17; junior; first chair six months in last year; will hold first chair three months this year; plays saxophone; dance band; S. P. O. National Fraternity; band publicity chairman; baseball; T. T. T. local fraternity. Plans to study journalism. Martha Durrance .... Sebring, Fla. Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays saxophone and piano; Saxophone Ensemble; Clarinet Ensemble; National Band and Orchestra Honor Society; debates; senior play. State Solo Contest rating, ‘'superior,” on saxophone, '36, 37; good.” 3H; on clarinet, ‘‘superior.” ‘39. Ruth Durrance.....................Sebring, Fla. Cornet Age 16; first chair one year; plays piano; Cornet Trio; Cornet Quartet; Brass Quartet; National Band and Orchestra Honor Society; school debate; school plays. State Solo Contest rating, “superior,” '36, ‘37, '38. ‘39. Plans to teach public school music. Eugene Sebring....................Sebring, Fla. French Horn Age 17; senior; first chair one year; Horn Quartet; Woodwind Quintet; Tennis Club; Honor Society; State Solo Contest rating, “superior,” ‘37, ’38. '39; National Contest, “superior,” 37, '38. High School Activity medal. Plans to study medicine. Edward V'. Polhamus . . . Stuart, Fla. Cornet Age 15; senior; first chair two years; Brass Sextet; school papei staff; school chorus; debate; other class activities; captain of the band. Plans to be a chemical engineer. Jack Brockman . . Tarpon Springs, Fla. Drumi Age 16; junior; first chair three years; drum major and assistant director; Drum Ensemble; softball; school dance band. State Solo Contest rating, “excellent,” '39. Toured Mid-West with Clearwater Softball Team; played leading male role in junior play. Third Row John Corbin . . . Tarpon Springs, Fla. Trombone Age 15; junior; first chair three years; plays baritone; Biass Sextet; Brass Quartet; school dance band; State Solo Contest rating, superior,” '38; “excellent,” '39. Plans to be a professional musician. Wesley Lyons . . Tarpon Springs, Fla. Souiaphone Age 18; first chair three years; Brass Sextet; dance orchestra; State Solo Contest rating, “excellent.” ’39; National Contest, superior.” '38. Patricia Murphy . Tarpon Springs, Fla. Drum Age 17; junior; plays xylophone; Drum Quintet; drum majorette. Billy Price . . . Tarpon Springs, Fla. Baritone Age 15; sophomore; first chair three years; plays trombone. cornet, mellophone, and piano; Brass Sextet; Brass Quartet; State Solo Contest rating, superior.” '38. Robert Price . . . Tarpon Springs, Fla Corner Age 17; junior; first chair three years; plays piano; Brass Sextet; Brass Quartet; assistant director of school dance band; school paper staff. State Solo Contest rating, superior,” '39. Elected most police student in school. George Saci.abides Tarpon Springs, Fla. Clarinet Age 17; sophomore; first chair three years; plays alto saxophone; Clarinet Quartet; Saxophone Quartet; basketball and tennis; dance orchestra. State Solo Contest rating, “superior,” ‘37. '38; National Solo Contest rating, “superior.” ’39. Plans to enter bu:iness with his father. Fourth Row Tommy Thompson . Tarpon Springs Fla. Clarinet Age 15; sophomore; first chair three years; plays cornet; Qarinet Quartet; school dance band. State Solo Contest rating, “excellent,” '39. Honors in the field of photography. Plans to play in a dance band. Harrison Bidwell . . . Calistoga, Calif. Flute Age 17; senior; first chair four yeais; plays saxophone, drums; C. H. S. Jaw Band; out of school dance band; debates; student publications; dramatics; school executive council. Plans to be a teacher. Margaret Black . . . Calistoga, Calif. Trumpet Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays piano; Brass Sextet; has own orchestra; Quill and Scroll; editor of school paper; senior play. Plans to go into music or journalism. Lauren Brown .... Calistoga, Calif. Souiaphone Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays trumpet and clarinet; Brass Sextet; Dance Band; athletics; student publications. Plans to be a mechanical engineer. Angei.lo DeMattei . . Calistoga, Calif. Trombone Age 17; first chair one year; plays baritone and trum pet; student publications; athletics. Plans to go into aviation. Laura Francoeur . . . Calistoga, Calif. Tenor Sjxophone Age 17; junior. Fifth Row Patricia Kelley . . . Calistoga, Calif. Clarinet Age 18; senior; first chair two years; plays saxophone and piano; Qarinet Trio; Jazz Orchestra; Dance Band (out of school); athletics; student publications; dramatics; commercial work; Honor Society. Plans to do secretarial work. Mabel McGili........................Calistoga, Calif. Baiioon Age 16; junior; first chair three years; plays piano; Jazz Orchestra; Santa Rosa Symphony Orchestra; student publications. Plans to be a teacher. Jerry Senter........................Calistoga, Calif. Baritone Age 16; junior; first chair one year; plays piano; ath letics; junior play. Plans to own a swing band. Rosemary Senter . . . Calistoga, Calif. French Horn Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; plays piano; athletics. Plans to be a physical education teacher. Mary Johnson . . . Clarinet Age 16; junior; first chair three years; plays saxophone and piano; Qarinet Quartet; Beta Gub; Choir; basket ball team. District Solo Contest rating, superior,” '38. ‘39. State Solo Contest, “superior. '38. ’39; National Solo Contest, “excellent,” '38; “good, '39. Plans to teach public school music. Rocheord Johnson . . Washington, Ga. Trombone Age 13; freshman; first chair three years; track; football; basketball. District Solo Contest rating, superior.” ‘39. Sixth Row Willis C. Lindsey . . Washington, Ga. Oboe Age 12; seventh grade; first chair two years; plays saxophone. District Solo Contest rating, “superior. '38. ’39. ’40. Robert Wallace . . . Washington, Ga. French Horn Age 17; senior; first chair six year ; Brass Sextet; basketball; track. District Solo Contest rating, excellent,” 38; “superior.” '39. National Solo Contest rating, “excellent.” ’38; State Solo Contest, “superior,” ’38. “excellent.” '39. National, “superior,” ’39. Charles Ward .... Washington, Ga. Flute Age 17; first chair one and one-half years; plays piccolo and cornet; chorus; football team. District Solo Contest rating, “excellent.” '38. '39. State Contest superior,” ‘39. Lewis Ware.......................Washington, Ga. Tympam and Drum! Age 19; senior; first chair two month-; plays all percussion instruments; football; basketball; track. District Solo Contest rating, “superior.” '39. State Solo Contest, “superior,” ’39; National Contest, “excellent.” ’39. Plans to be a drummer in a dance orchestra. Merriwether Williams Washington, Ga. E Flat Souiaphone Age 18; senior; first chair five months; drum major of band for five years; plays alto horn and sings bass; diamatics. District Solo Contest rating, superior,“ '40; National Twirling Contest rating, “superior,” '38; “excellent.” 39. Star Scout. Charles Wills .... Washington, Ga. Cornet Age 16; junior; first chair three years; plays baritone horn and bass: Cornet Quartet; Brass Sextet; football, basketball, tennis, track. District Solo Contest rating, “superior.” ’37. '38. ‘39. National Contest rating, “excellent.” ’37. 38. 39. State Contest rating, “superior.” 37, 38. 39. Seventh Row Darrell Conrad...................Iona, Idaho Fourth Clarinet Age 14; freshman; first chair two years. Norma CRorr......................Iona, Idaho Tenor Saxophone Age 16; junior; first chair two vears; Saxophone Quartet; athletics. Gem Denning......................Iona, Idaht Sn.tre Drum Age 18; senior; first chair two years; athletics: dramatics; student publications; secretary of Student Body. I.averse Denning .... Iona, Idaho Third Trombone Age 16; sophomote; first chair two years; Trombone Quartet; Brass Quartet; Brass Sextet; dramatics; girls’ basketball. Lyi.a Erickson...................Iona, Idaho Saxophone Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; play violin, and is a soprano soloist; Saxophone Quartet; diamatics; athletics. Marvin Hawklby .... Iona, Idaho B Flat Clarinet Age 17; junior; first chair three years; plays saxophone and drum; Qarinet Trio; letter man on football team. t 25 J ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS Fir si Row Marjorie Jenkins .... Iona, Idaho Third Clarinet Age 17; junior; first chair two years; student publications; president of junior class; Student Council. Gene Knowles........................Iona, Idaho B Flat Clarinet Age 12; seventh grade; first chair one year. Victor I.ONGHURST .... Iona, Idaho Trombone Age 19; senior; first chair one year. Plays drums and bass horn; Trombone Quartet; Brass Sextet; dramatics; student publications; vice-president of senior class; cheerleader. Zenna Mickelson .... Iona, Idaho Ban Drum Age 15; sophomore; bass drummer one year; plays piano; soprano soloist; dramatics; athletics. Maurice Nixon....................Iona, Idaho Second Clarinet Age 13; eighth grade; first chair two years. Rei.va Olsen.....................Iona, Idaho Bell Lyre Age 16; sophomore; first bell player for one year; school play. Second Row Ronald Olsen..........................Iona, Idaho Second Trombone Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays piano and guitar; Trombone Quartet. Earl Owens............................Iona, Idaho Third Cornet Age 15; freshman; first chair one year. Lewis Robins..........................Iona, Idaho Second Horn Age 14; eighth grade; first chair two years; plays violin and baritone; Brass Sextet; Brass Quartet. Murile Rock wood .... Iona, Idaho French Horn Age 17; junior; first chair one year. Fern SCORESBY.........................Iona, Idaho Tympaniit Age 14; freshman; first percussionist one year; plays piano; in cast of her school play. Clive Stancer.........................Iona, Idaho Cornet Age 15; eighth grade; first chair one year; plays mello-phone. Third Row Bll.l. Stoker.........................Iona, Idaho Second Cornet Age 14; freshman; first chair two years; plays violin and baritone; Student Council; dramatics; in cast of school play. Dorothy C. Storer .... Iona, Idaho Banoon Age 16; junior; first chair one year; plays B flat clarinet and tenor saxophone; in school play; publications. Max Storer............................Iona, Idaho Baritone Age 18; senior; first chair two years; plays cornet. French horn and violin; Brass Quaitet; dramatics; letter man on football team. District Solo Contest rating, ‘’superior.” 39; State Contest, ‘‘superior,” ’39; National Contest, ‘‘excellent,” ’39. Vice-president of Student Body. Helen Swensen.................Iona, Idaho Oboe Age 16; junior; first chair two years; student publications. Virginia Swensen .... Iona, Idaho FI Flat Horn Age 18; senior; first chair one year; plays violin. Ovede WALKER.............................Iona, Idaho E Flat Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair four years; plays B flat clarinet and violin; Woodwind Quintet; athletics; debate. Captain of basketball team; letter on football team; had leading role in school play. Fourth Row Kent Ward...........................Iona, Idaho Flute Age 15; sophomore; first chair three years. Jay Winder..........................Iona, Idaho Souiaphone Age 15; freshman; first chair two years; plays violin; Brass Sextet; dramatics; school play. Arlene Farrar...................Iona, Idaho Betty Thornton......................Iona, Idaho Hazel Stranger......................Iona, Idaho Drum Major and Twitters Billy Ellett . . . McCammon, Idaho Clarinet Age 16; junior; first chair one and one-half years; plays saxophone and violin; athletics; student publica lions. District Solo Contest rating, “superior.” ’37, '38. '39. State Solo Contest rating, “superior,” ’37, ’38, '39. National Contest, “superior,” ’37, ’38, ’39. Plans to be a music teacher. Mavis Green . . . McCammon, Idaho Oboe Age 16; junior; first chair three years; plays piano, clarinet, and saxophone; student publications; school accompanist; Student Council. District Solo Contest rating, “excellent” on clarinet, ’37; “superior” on oboe. ’38; “superior on piano, ’39. State Solo Contest rating, “superior” on clarinet. '36; National Solo Contest rating, “good” on oboe, ’38; “superior” on piano, ’39. Cecelia Delay .... Pocatello, Idaho Drumi and Tympant Age 17; senior; first chair four years; plays all percussion instruments; National Solo Contest rating, “superior,” '39. Plans to be a Western Union operator. Fifth Row Gloria M. Wilcox . . . Preston, Idaho Ban Violin Age 16; junior; plays piano and bell lyre; Pep Club; Builders' Club; Sherwood Music Honorary Sorority. She has a piano scholarship to Sherwood School of Music in Chicago. John F. Belt.....................Buffalo, III. Clarinet Tri City High School Age 14; freshman; first chair one semester. Marabel Louise Bivin . . . Buffalo, III. Piccolo Tri City High School Age 18; senior; first chair five years; plans to be a teacher. Merida L. Bivin..................Buffalo, 111. Fl Flat Alto Horn Tri City High School Age 16; junior; first chair six yean; plays violin; String Ensemble; honor rating in second year Latin contest. John Allen Constant . . . Buffalo, III. Trumpet Tri Gty High School Age 17; senior; first chair five years. Plans to be an undertaker or a photographer. June Crain...................................Buffalo, III. Ban Drum Tri Gty High School Age 16; junior; bass diummer for band five years; plays snare drum; athletics. Plant to do secretarial work. Sixth Row Ross Larue Eari4 .... Buffalo, III. Trumpet Tri City High School Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year. Plans to teach mathematics. Dulce Emmons............................Buffalo, III. Tenor Saxophone Tri City High School Age 17; senior; first chair four years. Plans to be a nurse. Elizabeth Hampton . . . Buffalo, III. Flute Tri City High School Age 13; freshman; plays piano. Loren Park..............................Buffalo, III. Snare Drum Tri City High School Age 16; junior; plays bass drum, orchestra bells, tym-pani; athletics; speech work; Dramatic Club. William Pfeiffer .... Buffalo, III. Violin Tri City High School Age 22; senior; has studied violin six years; member of String Ensemble: F. F. A. Betty Lee Semple .... Buffalo, III. Baritone Tri Gty High School Age 17; senior; first chair three years; plays piano, trombone, cello; String Ensemble; Choruses; Brass Quartet. District Solo Contest rating, “superior.” ’38. ’39. National Contest rating, “excellent.” ’38, ‘39; State Solo Contest rating, “superior.” ’38, ‘39. Plans to become a member of some symphonic musical organization. Seventh Row Richard Bornor........................Rockford, III. Ball Violin Age 17; has played bass violin four years; also plays piano and cello; athletics; letter in swimming; first chair bass in All-State Orchestra. 1939-’40. Don R. Christoph ersen . . Rockford, III. B Flat Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair four years; plays piano: student publications: member of three clubs; rated “highly superior” District Contest, ’37; “superior,” State Contest, ’37; Eagle Scout. Plans to work in field of aviation. Lorraine 1si.fr......................Rockford, III. Cornet Age 17; senior; has played cornet five years; plays piano; Trumpet Trio; on school paper staff. Bernice Carolyn Johnson . Rockford, III. Oboe Age 17; senior; has played oboe six years; athletics; won prize for golf in city tournament; earned major letter in Girls’ Athletic Association. Plans to be a physical education teacher. Richard Johnson .... Rockford, III. Viola Age 18; senior; first chair two years; plays violin; member of Rockford Little Symphony and String Quartet; Hi Y; Honorary Music Gub; played in All State Orchestra in ’39. Plans to study medicine. Dick Kjellstrom .... Rockford, III. Violin Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays oboe and viola; member of Rockford High School Concert Orchestra; Rockford Little Symphony Orchestia; Rockford Junior Engineering Society; Rockford Honorary Musical Society; Captain of Company D of R. O. T. C., Rockford. Illinois. President of Honor Musical Society. Plans to become a civil or electrical engineer. I ?7 1 BAND Corinth High School Band CORINTH. MISSISSIPPI Paul Page, Organized September, 1937. The enrollment at this time was twenty. First concert given in the spring of 1938; colorful addition to the football games of the ’38 season. Joint concerts were given with the hands of several of the neighboring towns. State band contest, 1939—In sight-reading, in marching, and in concert, the band rated good. The number of students taking band has increased to 110, although only sixty of these are members of the Senior Hand. The instrumentation of the band has recently been increased and greatly improved. Director The plans for this year include a radio broadcast, concerts with other bands, participation in the Cotton Carnival parade at Memphis, Tennessee, and entrance in the State Hand Contest at Jackson, Mississippi. We know that the Corinth High School Hand, under the capable baton of Director Page, is well on its way to being one of the finest in the state, and we hope one of the best in the nation. Personnel Reading from left to right, Front Row: Claudia Pound . Thomas Nichols, Virginia Kemp. Peggy Patrick, Doris Berkhiser. Betty Don Sweat. Director Paul R. Page. Garland Taylor. Reid Box. Richard Hinton. Peggy Bennett. Virgainia Ann Bigger . Virginia Haynes, Fadia Dean. Sydney Ceil Davis, James Anderson. Second Row: Frances Thompson. Lester Furr Sumners, Nelson Noel. Brodie Jackson. Earnest Gipson, Boyce Norwood. Hillman Mathis, Elizabeth Ramrey, Roland Dean. Roy Watson, William Adams. Third Row: Cecil Ramer. l-on Taylor, Mike Bvrne . Jimmy Bishop. Jack Sweat, Frances Henson. Janice Biggers, Dorothy Mitchell. Elwyn Suggs, led Thompson. John D. Mercier. Abe Rubel, David Tapp. .Fourth Row: Joe Tacker. Bernard Patrick, Harry Clifton. Horace Berkhiser. Dick limning. Winston Whitfield. Eugene Doran. Tommy Sweat. James Tyson. Fifth Row: Billy Paden. Billy Meeks, William Johnron, Kenneth Smith. James Ridings. Dan I.amherth. Spurgeon Sweat. Victor Johnson. Lair Row: William McCord. Tyrus Strickland. Jimmie McAmit. Yakima High School Band YAKIMA, WASHINGTON A VARY H. Olson, Director Organized September, 1927, by its present director with Entered the state district competition for the first time April, twenty players. Has grown to include forty-eight players and 939. in Class A and received an ‘’Excellent’ rating. Hope for now has a second band for beginners. The band plays at all a “Superior rating this year, school functions, such as football games, basketball games, festivals, and programs. Personnel Avary H. Olson, director; Darwin Ruff, drum major; Audrey Lawler and Norma Durst, drum majorettes. In order of fir ft to Clarinets Nolan Wellon Bob Jones Bob Witte Jennie McCoimick Elaine Speck Carol Frandle Joyce Stephens chair in each lection Flute Richard Sinsel Piccolo Jack Newcomer Saxophone (B Flat) Curtiss Meeker Saxophone (£ Flat) Kirby Ross trumpetf Wesley McKenzie Dick Schactler Bill Gaiser John Pfaff Dean Rowborham Holland Pettitt Richard Haynes Willard LeVan John Holm Trombone Joe Smith John Fairbroofc l-ewis Lund Tommy Williams Betty Jean Jameson Alfred Kendrick Baritonef James Legg Holland Dudley French Horn Leon Newrnhof Don Pingrey Joe Elliott Ban Delbett Frirdline Rob Darling Stewart Brown Dtumt Howard Ramaley Willis Kinnaman Jim Wat nick Washington High School Band WASHINGTON, GEORGIA Walter H. Graham, Conductor Organized 1929 by William T. Vcrran. Forty-two members in band—both boys and girls. Contest ratings: District Contest, First, '37, ’38, 39. State Contest, First, ’37; Second, ’38; First, '39. National Contest, Second, ’37; Second, ’38; First, ’39. Nashua High School Band NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE Elmer Wilson, Director A fine organization, correctly taught and conducted. Takes part in all school and community activities. f 29] ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS First Row Sylvia Becker . . Cambridge City, Ind. Flute Lincoln High School Age 16: junior; first chair one year; plays piano; 4-H Club; (ml Reserves; Junior Red Cross; secretary local chapter Junior Red Cross. Verijk Bp.eson . . Cambridge City, Ind. Percuttion Lincoln High School Age 17; sophomore; first chair three years; baseball; basketball; track. Roberta Bell . . Cambridge City, Ind. Clarinet IJncoln High School Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; Girl Reserves; 4-H Club; Science Club. State Solo Contest rating, •'superior.” '38, ’59; National Solo Contest. ”good.“ '59. Judged first in 4-H Dress Review. Plans to continue study of music. Susan J. Bertsch . Cambridge City, Ind. Viola Lincoln High School Age 16; sophomore; first chair three years; plays clari- net and violin: Clarinet Quartet; Woodwind Quintet; Girl Reserves; High School Chorus. District Solo Contest rating, “superior,” ’58; State Solo Contest, “excellent,” ’58; superior,” '59; National Solo Contest, “good,” ’59. Plans to teach music. Roberta Butler . Cambridge City, Ind. Violin Lincoln High School Age 15; eighth giade; first chair one year. Geraldine Crockett, Cambridge City, Ind. Drum Major Lincoln High School Age 12; seventh grade; this is her first year as drum major. She plays clarinet. Second Row Lois J. Lingenfelter, Cambridge City, Ind. Clarinet Lincoln High School Age 15; sophomore; first chair two years; Girl Reserves; Science Club; Honor Roll. Plans to enter business. Kilda J. McGraoy . Cambridge City, Ind. Xylophone and Tympani Lincoln High School Age 15; sophomore; first chair three years; plays piano; 4 H Club; Girl Reserves; first place in county for five years in 4-H Club work. District Solo Contest rating, “superior, '58; State Solo Contest, excellent.” ’58. '59; National Solo Contest, “good,” ’59. Plans to continue the study of music. Harold McKee . . Cambridge City, Ind. Trombone Lincoln High School Age 18; senior; first chair four years; athletics; Science Club. Charlene Scheidler, Cambridge City, Ind. Clarinet Lincoln High School Charlene is a junior in high school. Maxine Smith . . Cambridge City, Ind. Violin Lincoln High School Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays piano and baritone; Gul Reserves; Girls’ Glee Club. District Solo Contest rating, “excellent.” ’57; “superior,” ’38. '59; State Solo Contest, “excellent.” ’58; superior. 59; National Solo Contest, “excellent,” '59. Junior play; lead in senior play; president of Girl Reserves. Plans to teach music. Betty Jane Snyder . Cambridge City, Ind. Cello Lincoln High School Age 18; senior; first chair four years; String Quartet; Girl Reserves; Science Club; Ijtin Club; Girls' Glee Club; senior play; “A” Honor Roll foe four years. Third Row Marilyn Albertson . Boone Grove, Ind. Alto Saxophone Age 11; in grade school; first chair one year. Catherine Alyea . . Boone Grove, Ind. Flute Age 14; eighth grade; first chair one year; athletics. James Bennett . . . Boone Grove, Ind. Baritone Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; Brass Sextet; basketball; baseball. District Solo Contest, “excellent,” '59. Adaline Mop.nch . . Boone Grove, Ind. Alto Clarinet Age 16; junior; first chair one year; Mixed Clarinet Quartet; athletics; operetta; cantata; drum major of band. Robert Ken worthy . Boone Grove, Ind. Comet Age 12; eighth grade; first chair one year; Brass Ensemble; athletics; operetta; District Solo Contest, “excellent,” ’59. Ruth E. Kenworthy . Boone Grove, Ind. Freneh Horn Age 16; junior; first chair two years; Brass Ensemble; athletics; junior class play; operetta; cantata. District Solo Contest, “excellent. '58; “superior,” ’59. State Solo Contest, “excellent.” 59. Fourth Row Eariiardt Roeske . . Boone Grove, Ind. Tuba Age 18; senior; first chair three years; Brass Ensemble; senior play; opererta; cantata. District Solo Contest “superior,” ’59; State Solo Contest, superior, '39; National Contest, “good,” ’39. Plans to be a music teacher. Virgil Sennkkenburger, Boone Grove, Ind. Bat toon Age 17; junior; first chair one year; Woodwind Quintet; junior class play; operetta; cantata; basketball manager. District Solo Contest, “superior.” '38; excellent,” '39; State Solo Contest, “superior, ’38. Plans to be an aviator. Millicent Skindi.e . . Boone Grove, Ind. Oboe Age 15; sophomore; first chair four years; plays piano, clarinet; Woodwind Quintet; All-State Orchestra; athletics. District Solo Contest, “excellent.” 39. Ciiarloitf: Thatcher . Boone Grove, Ind. Clarinet Age 16; sophomore: first chair one and one-half years: Clarinet Quartet; Woodwind Quintet; athletics. Plans to be a nurse. Jeanne Williams . . Boone Grove, Ind. Trombone Age 16; sophomore: first chair one year; plays piano and violin; Brass Ensemble; athletics. Plans to do secretarial work. Lois May Barnes . . Columbia City, Ind. Cornet Age 17; junior; first chair one year; plays piano: Brass Ensemble; athletics; student publications; 4-H Club work; supervisor of summer camp. District Solo Contest rating, “superior.” ’36. '57, ’38; State Solo Contest. “excellent.” ’36, '37; “superior,” ’38. Ten first place ribbons in 4-H Club work. Plans to continue in music. Fifth Row Gwendolyn Barsh . Columbia City, Ind. Alto Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair two years; Clarinet Quartet; student publications; athletics; Commercial Club; Dramatics; Boosters' Club; honorary society of local journalists. District Solo Contest rating, “superior.” ’39: State Solo Contest, “superior.” '39; National Solo Contest, “excellent,” ’39. Plans to be a bookkeeper. Vera Kxeller . . . Columbia City, Ind. Ban Clarinet Age 18; senior; plavs piano and B flat clarinet; Clarinet Quartet; 4-H Club; Home Economics Club; Commercial Club; Sunshine Society; Dramatic Club. Hon ors in 4-H judging and demonstration contests and in commercial contests. District Solo Contest, superior,'' '39; State Solo Contest, superior,” '39; National Solo Contest, “superior,” '39. Plans to be a bookkeeper. Joseph Man ago . . Columbia City, Ind. B Flat Clarinet Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; plays saxophone and piano; Clarinet Quartet; Hi-Y Club; the Annual Boaid; Debate Club. District Solo Contest, “superior,” ’38, ’39; State Solo Contest, “superior,” '38; “good.” ’39. Plans to be a band director. Ellen Pence . . . Columbia City, Ind. Drum Major Age 17; has been twirling for two vears. District Solo Contest, “superior.” '39; National Solo Contest, “superior,” '39. Hallowe'en Queen in 1939; ath- letics; commercial activities; assists in editing school paper. Plans to do secretarial work. Betty Souder . . . Columbia City, Ind. Oboe Age 17; senior; first chair three years; debate; business manager of high school annual; Commercial Club. District Solo Context, “excellent.” '38; “superior.” '39. State Solo Contest, “good.” ’39. Scholastic awards; Quill and Scroll. Plans to do secretarial work. Betty J. Stephens . Columbia City, Ind. A ho Saxophone Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; plays violin; Saxophone Quartet; String Ensemble; debate. District Solo Contest, “superior,” ’38. ’39; State Solo Contest. “good,” ’38; “superior,” '39 (Junior High School). Plans a musical career. Sixth Row Richard Arthur . . Crawfordsville, Inti. B Flat Trumpet Age 17; senior; first chair two years; Trumpet Trio; Brass Quartet; Little German Band; Audubon Society. Plans to be an aviator. Harriett Campbell . Crawfordsville, Ind. Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair two years; Clarinet Quartet; Woodwind Quintet; G. A. A., Girl Reserves: Sunshine Club. Horace Carter . . Crawfordsville, Ind. Trombone Age 16; junior; first chair one semester; drum major of band; Brass Sextet; Trombone Quartet. Edwin Clark . . . Crawfordsville, Ind. Drum Age 17; senior; first chair two years; Drum Ensemble. Patricia Clearwater, Crawfordsville, Ind. French Horn Age 17; senior; first chair one year; French Horn Quartet: Woodwind Quintet; Speech Arts Club; Girl Reserves. Plans to be a bacteriologist. Warren Dams . . Crawfordsville, Ind. Cornet Age 15; freshman; first chair one year; Brass Sextet; conducting; Junior Hi-Y; Courtesy Club; president of Junior Hi-Y; captain of Safety Patrol. Plans to be a mechanical engineer. Seventh Row Lois De Voto . . . Crawfordsville, Ind. Voice Age 16; senior; has studied voice four years; vocal trio; church choir; special chorus; yearbook staff; Sunshine Society; Girl Reserves. Plans to do secretarial work. Darrell Ecker . . Crawfordsville, Ind. Trombone in Orcheitra Age 16; junior; student conductor of band; first chair one year; Trombone Quartet. District Solo Contest, “superior,” ‘39; State Solo Contest, “excellent.” ’39. Robert Edwards . . Crawfordsville, Ind. Alto Clarinet Senior; first chair one year; student conductor of band; State Solo Contest, “excellent,” '40. Marjorie Gilkey Crawfordsville, Ind. Viola Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; play piano; String Quartet; Sunshine Society; Girl Reserves. Plans to be a commercial artist. James Groendyke . Crawfordsville, Ind. Batt Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays drums, bells, B flat clarinet; Hi-Y Club. State Solo Contest rating, “excellent.” ’39. Bill Howard . . . Crawfordsville, Ind. Baritone Age 17; xenior; first chair one year; plays cornet, E flat bass; Brass Quartet; football; Hi-Y Club. [31] ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS Hobart, Ind. First Row Eddie Hungate . . Crawfordsville, Ind. Voice Age 15; iophonor«; has studied voice three and one-half year ; Boys’ Quartet. Esther Jackson . . Crawfordsville, Ind. Violin Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; play piano; Junior National Honor Society; two string trios; second place School Essay Contest. Plans to he a history teacher. Margaret Kinkeao . Crawfordsville, Ind. Obte Age 16; sophomore; first chair two years; plays piano; String Trio; Trumpet Trio (accompanist). State Solo Contest rating, “superior,” '40. Anne Lewis . . . Crawfordsville, Ind. Violin Age 14; freshman; first chair one year; plays piano; member of Music Club; Junior Dramatic Club; Junior Honor Society; Junior Courtesy Club; Junior Sunshine Society. Hersciip.i. Lowe . . Crawfordsville, Ind. Baritone Saxophone (Band) First chair for one year. Doris McCormick . Crawfordsville, Ind. Tenor Saxophone (Band) Senior; first chair one year; State Solo Contest rating, excellent,” ’40; Saxophone Sextet. Second Row Maurink Minnich . Crawfordsville, Ind. Ban Violin Age 17; senior; fiist chair one year; play piano; String Trio. Archie Mitchei.i. . Crawfordsville, Ind. Voice Age 17; senior; Boys’ Quartet. Ralph Moon . . . Crawfordsville, Ind. Cornet Age 16; junior; first chair one year; play baritone; Brass Quartet; track. Janice Nickloy . . Crawfordsville, Ind. Voice Age 18; senior; has studied voice ten years; vocal trio; church choir; special chorus; Sunshine Society; Girl Reserve . Joyce Nickloy . . Crawfordsville, Ind. Voice Age 18; senior; has studied voice ten years; vocal trio; church choir; special chorus; Girl Reserves; Sunshine Society; award as a competent typist. Plans to do secretarial work. Carolyn Peck . . . Crawfordsville, Ind. Banoon {Band) Junior; Woodwind Quintet. Third Row Harold Petit . . . Crawfordsville, Ind. Voice (Tenor) Age 16; junior; first tenor four years; second prize in State Salesmanship Contest; first prize in news boys’ Salesmanship Contest for two consecutive years; second prize for essay. Plans to be a lawyer. Bill Peirce . . . Crawfordsville, Ind. Ban Age 17; senior; first chair two years; Brass Sextet; president of band. Plans to be an electrical engineer. Lay s’f. Robertson Crawfordsville, Ind. Tuba Age 17; senior; first chair three years; football; track. Plan to be an electrical engineer or play in a professional band or orchestra. Sallie Rogers . . . Crawfordsville, Ind. Piano Age 14; freshman; has studied piano six years; play accordian; Junior Sunshine Society; Junior Honor Society; Junior Dramatic Club; Junior Courtesy Club; president. Junior Sunshine Society. Amy Scharf . . . Crawfordsville, Ind. Flute Age 16; junior; first chair one year; play piano; Mute Quartet; Flute Trio; Dramatic Art; school paper staff; Girl Reserves; Sunshine Club; Audubon Club. Yvonne Shields . . Crawfordsville, Ind. Piccolo Age 15; sophomore; first chair one semester; play piano. Fourth Row Jean L. Thompson Crawfordsville, Ind. First Soprano Age 17; senior; has studied one year; plays piano; newspaper staff; yearbook staff; Sunshine Society; Speech Arts Society; Girl Reserves; president of National Honor Society; editor of “Athenian.” Avanelle WainscOTT . Crawfordsville, Ind. A Ito Saxophone Age 16; junior; first chair two years; Saxophone Trio; Saxophone Quartet. Plans to be a stenographer or saxophone teacher. Joanne Wallace . . Crawfordsville, Ind. Cello (Orcheitra) Senior; first chair one year; String Ensemble; State Contest, “excellent,” ’40. Annabelle Wright . Crawfordsville, Ind. E Flat Flute Age 14; freshman; first chair one year; president Junior Girl Reserves; National Honor Society. George R. Young . Crawfordsville, Ind. Ban Age 15; sophomore; plays B flat clarinet and bass clarinet; B Mat Clarinet Quartet; athletics. Plans to be a mechanical engineer. Virginia Zeller . . Crawfordsville, Ind. String Ban Age 16; junior; first chair one year; String Quartet; Sunshine Society; Student librarian. Plan to be a nurse. Fifth Row Marjorie Altman .... Hobart, Ind. Ban Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair four years; plays B flat clarinet and alto clarinet; Mixed Ensemble. District Solo Contest, “superior.” '36. ’37, ’38. ’39; State Solo Contest, “superior,” '36, 37; excellent.” ’38; superior.” ’39; National Solo Contest, “excellent.” ’39. Plans to study beauty culture. Robert Balitz..........................Hobart, Ind. B Flat Clarinet Age 15; sophomore; first chair two years; plays alto clarinet; Clarinet Quartet (four B flats); regular clarinet quartet; athletics; District Solo Contest, “superior.” '37, ’38; excellent. ’39; State Solo Contest, “su penoe, ’37, ’38. Plans to be an engineer. Ruth Balitz.............................Hobart, Ind. French Horn Age 13; eighth grade; first chair three years; Woodwind Quintet; District Solo Contest, “superior.” 37, '38; “excellent, '39; State Solo Contest, superior.” ’37. '38. Scholastic honors in 4-H Club work. John Barcus..........................Hobart, Ind. Banoon Age 18; senior; first chair two years; Woodwind Quintet and Trio; Student Council; dramatics. District Solo Contest, “superior,” ’39. State Solo Contest, superior,” '39. National Solo Contest, “superior.” ’39. Plans to continue the study of music. Jack Howorth .... Snare Drum Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays bass drum, tympani, piano; Drum Ensemble. District Solo Contest. “superior,” '37, '38. ’39; State Solo Contest, “superior.” ’37. '38; “excellent,” ’39; National Solo Contest, “superior. '38. Plans to be a musician in a symphony orchestra. Howard Parker...........................Hobart, Ind. Oboe Age 17; senior; first chair four years; plays saxophone; Woodwind Quintet and Trios. District Solo Contest, superior,” '36. '37. ’38, '39; State Solo Contest, “superior,” '36; “excellent,” ’37; “superior,” ’38, '39; National Solo Contest, “superior,” ’39. Plan to teach music. Sixth Row Rosalind Stratton .... Hobart, Ind. Flute Age 17; senior; first chair one year; Woodwind Ensemble; athletics; public speaking; art; senior paper; honors in baskrtball, dramatics, and public speaking. Plan to do surgical nursing. Lorraine Tracer.........................Hobart, Ind. A Ito Clarinet Age 16; sophomore; first chair three years; plays piano; Mixed Quartet; plans to be a dietitian. John Blackcrovb . . Huntingburg, Ind. Trumpet Age 18; senior; first chair one year. Evelyn Blemker . . Hnntingburg, Ind. A Ito Saxophone Age 17; junior; first chair two years; athletics; student publications; District Contest, superior.” '38; State Contest, excellent. ’38; superior,” 39; National Contest, “excellent.” ’39. Gass president; president Girls’ Athletic Association. Robert Ff.ltnf.r . . . Hnntingburg, Ind. Baritone Age 17; senior; first chair six years; plays trumpet and drums; debate; dramatics; annual staff; Contest ratings: District, “good,” '38; State, “excellent,” ’39. Honors in oratorical contest. Plans a musical career. Pearl Grevvf. .... Huntingburg, Ind. Soprano Saxophone Age 17; senior; first chair four years; plays organ, piano, and xylophone; dramatics; debate; senior publications. Plans to continue study of music. Seventh Row Wilbur Helmerich . Huntingburg, Ind. MeUophone Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; in band and orchestra. Robert Dale Hendricks, Huntingburg, Ind. Clarinet Age 16; junior; first chair one year. Plans to be an engineer. Allen Menke . . . Huntingburg, Ind. T rombonc Age 18; senior; first chair four years; student publication ; basketball. Contest ratings: State, “ excellent, ’38, “superior. '39. Plan to be an engineer. Marian Missner . . Huntingburg, Ind. Flute (Drum Majorette) Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; plays piano; member G. A. A. Billy Partenheimer . Huntingburg, Ind. Tenor Saxophone Age 18; senior; first chair four years. Plans to be a chemical engineer. Bob Prior...........Huntingburg, Ind. Souiaphone Age 17; junior; first chair two years; Contest ratings: State, “superior, 39; National, “excellent.” ’39. [33] BAND High School Band GROVE CITY, PENNSYLVANIA Ben F. Marshall, Director A fine seventy-piece band, well equipped. Enjoys a distinguished reputation for fine musicianship and quality performance. Tri City High School Band BUFFALO, ILLINOIS Janece M. Johnson, Director An outstanding organization, always popular wherever they appear. Iona High School Band IONA, IDAHO MARCELL W. Bird, Director A large, well-trained high school band; participates in all school and community activities. Wherever they appear they are one of the most popular organizations from the standpoint of appearance and performance. Browning High School Band (Thu band playtd for the Crown Prince and Princett of Norway.) BROWNING, MONTANA Robert Scrivkr, Director Roster Robert Scriver, William Aubert. Ernest Barlow. Harold Brewer. Burke Hamby. Howard Monroe. Paul Jeffry, Joe Show. Frank Davis, Iliff McKay. Joe Morris. Roger Paul, Leonard Jarrett. James Grave . Lucille Roholt. Frankie Starr, June Billideaux, Willena Morgan. Arlene Harwood, Ramona Conway. Martawn Morgan. Mabel Pepion, Ann MacDonald. Aurice Brown, Catherine Gobert. Mildred Davis, Ruth Shannon. Lucille Domsa, Betty Wright. The Browning Concert Band's most outstanding performance in 1939 and the one which will remain foremost in the memories of the band members who participated was the performance before the Crown Prince of Princess of Norway at Glacier Park Station on July io. The band, composed largely of Blackfeet Indian boys and girls, was dressed in typical tribal regalia. Other trips taken by the concert band during 1939 included a trip to the Festival Contest at Missoula, Montana, April 22, where the judges gave a rating of First Division plus to this band. Iowa High School Band CHARLES CITY, IOWA Leo J. Schula, Director An outstanding musical group; stresses solo work; soloists much in demand for programs; German band group a popular section. Music fundamentals group writing, original compositions. Band participates in all community activities. Carteret High School Band CARTERET, NEW JERSEY George Fleishman, Director The Carteret High School Symphony Band is composed of sixty-five musicians. It was organized in May, 1937. It has full instrumentation including Eb cornet, Eb conta bass, sarusa-phone, alto and bass clarinet, oboes and bassoons. Holland High School Band HOLLAND, MICHIGAN Eugene F. Heeter, Director During the past year, the Holland High School Band placed fir t in the Michigan Band and Orchestra Festival in Ann Arbor. The Holland American I.egion Band was given second place in the Chicagoland Music Festival last August. A large number of band and orchestra members have received state and national recognition in competitive festivals. South Sevier High School Band MONROE, UTAH Dk Monte Washburn, Director Organized in 1928 by Mr. Wesley Pearce. Maintained steady growth and progress with high contest ratings for eight years. In the ninth year, under Mr. Duglas Liston, rated Highly Superior in National Contest. Mr. Deane Alsop directed the band in i938-’39. winning Highly Superior” rating. Mr. Washburn, present director, was the first member of the South Sevier Band. Calhoun County High School Band GRANTSVII.LE, WEST VIRGINIA W. Ronzel Francis, Director Calhoun County High School Band was organized in 1930. There have been three directors: Henry Clay Palmer, James Robert Douthit, and S. Bvrl Ross. Marching band of sixty-four pieces; concert band, sixty pieces; high school training band of thirty-two pieces; grade school band of thirty-six pieces. Won three second places and one first place in marching at the Mountain State Forest Festival held each year at Elkins, West Virginia. Five first places in state-wide competition in the West Virginia Federation of Music Clubs Contest. For the past two years has been rated as “Superior” by the Central West Virginia Teacher’s Round-Fable. Last year rated Superior in the State Band Festival at Huntington, West Virginia. Browning High School Band BROWNING, MONTANA Robert Scriver, Director Last year was an outstanding one in the annals of the band. In the non-competitive festival held at Missoula, Montana, last spring, the judges rated the band in First Division, Superior Plus. Concert band consists of only forty-two pieces, but by making special arangements can perform many of the heavier numbers. High School Band LOGAN, UTAH Capt. A. 1”. Henson, Director Contest record of this fine band is as follows: 1930, Second place; 1931. Second place; 1932, First place; 1933, First place; 1934, Superior; 1935, Highly Superior; 1936-37-38-39. Highly Superior. High School Band RICHFIELD, UTAH D. S. Nielsen, Director An unusually well-trained group. Has reputation as one of the state’s finest bands. Popular wherever they appear. High School Band ISSAQUAIf, WASHINGTON C. Blaine Ellefsen, Director A fine band, capably directed; participates in all school and community activities. Waco Senior High School Band WACO, TEXAS Lyle Skinner, Director Record: 1934, Playing, Third. 1935, Marching, First; Playing, First. 1936, Marching, First; Playing, First. 1937, Marching, First; Playing, First. 1938, Marching, First; Playing, First. 1939. Marching, First; Playing, First. WON STATE SWEEPSTAKES National Contest: Oklahoma City, 1937, Marching, First; Playing, Second. Abilene, 1938, Marching, First; Playing, Second. Abilene, 1939, Marching, First; Playing, First. [ 35 J ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS Sixth Row First Row El.OISK Sikb................Huntingburg, Ind. Piano Age 17; senior; studied nine years; plays snare drum; senior annual staff; State Solo Contest, “excellent, '39. Raymond W. Martin . Martinsville, Ind. Trumpet Age 20; senior; first chair one year; student publications. Plans to teach public school music. Barbara A. Stanton . Martinsville, Ind. Clarinet Age 18; senior; first chair two years; plays saxophone; B Flat Clarinet Quartet; student publications; State Contest, “excellent,'' '38; “superior, ’39; National Contest, “excellent,” ’39. Plans to be a professional musician. Georgia Willan . . . Martinsville, Ind. Viola Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays violin, piano, clarinet, and twirls baton; String Sextet: String Quartet; Pep Club; Glee Club; yearbook staff. Bill Buck..............................Ames, Iowa Cornet Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; Cornet Trio; Brass Quartet; former member of Student Council; Hi-Y Cabinet. Plans to be a mechanical or an electrical engineer. Joe Elliot.............................Ames, Iowa Trombone Age 17; senior; fiist chair one year; plays piano; band and orchestra; National Honor Society. Second Row Robert Ellery Fulmer . . Ames, Iowa Corner Age 17; senior; first chair five yeais; Cornet Trio; Brass Sextet; photographer for annual; National Honor Society; Quill and Scroll; Science Club. Plans to be a chemical engineer. Don Heggen............................Ames, Iowa liar none Age 17; senior; plays trumpet; city band; football; track. Charles Likely.....................Ames, Iowa Trombone District Contest, “excellent, '38, '39. Marilyn Meads......................Ames, Iowa Flute Age 16; senior; first chair three years; plays piccolo; Woodwind Trio; quintet; student publications; girls’ athletics; District Contest, “excellent,” '39. Kenneth Nelson.........................Ames, Iowa Snare Drum Age 18; senior; fiist chaii one year; plays bass drum, tympani, and piano; dance band; pep band; theater orchestra; dramatics; District Contest, excellent.” '39. Plans to be dance band drummer. Gertrude Paulson .... Ames, Iowa Flute Age 18; senior; first chair two years; plays piano and piccolo; theater orchestra; pep band; Mixed Ensemble. Third Row Bon Quist........................Ames, Iowa French Horn Age 17; senior; first chair one year; plays piano; Brass Sextet; Woodwind Quintet; dramatics; Glee Club; photography Club. Plans to be engineer. Peggy Kitts......................Ames, Iowa Han Violin Age 17; senior; first chair one year; plays piano; String Quaitet; theater orchestra; school paper staff. Lillian Young....................Ames, Iowa Cello Age 18; senior; first chair one year; plays piano; String Quaitet, Sextet; debate. Plan to be a social worker. Dorothy Dawson . . Charles City, Iowa Cornet Age 17; senior; first chair three years; Biass Sextet; theatri orchestra; dance band; staff of school paper; Girl Scout leader; G. R. G. A. A. District Solo Contest, second division, '39; National Honor Society. Plans to be pre school or kindergarten teacher. Margaret Dawson . Charles City, Iowa Snare Drum Age 15; sophomore; first chair two years; Drum Ensemble; “13 Key” sorority; won the American I-egion Civics Award. Plans to be a secretary. Clifford Hildebrand . Charles City, Iowa Drum Major Age 17; senior; drum major of band for two years; athletics. Fourth Raw Owen Johnson . . . Charles Citv, Iowa Soutaphone Age 16; senior; first chair one semester; play cornet: Little German Band; dance orchestra; staff of school paper; dramatics; Phi Nu Gamma fraternity; National Honor Society. Plans to study surgery. PEGGY Lapham . . . Charles City, Iowa Flute Age 15; sophomore; studied flute six years; plays piano and piccolo; Woodwing Quintet; Pep Club; G. R. G. A. A. Ardith Miller . . . Charles City, Iowa H Flat Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair two years; Clarinet Duet; Clarinet Quartet; Woodwind Group. Ruth Poe......................Charles City, Iowa Saxophone Age 17; senior; first chair two years; Pep Club; G. R. G. A. A. Plans to be a secretary. Robert Teeter . . . Charles City, Iowa Fuphoniurn Age 17; senior; first chair one year; Little German Band; Brass Sextet. Marian Truex . . . Charles City, Iowa French Horn Age 17; senior; first chair one year; plays piano; quintet and sextet; National Honor Society; Pep Club; G. R. G. A. A.; staff of school paper. Fifth Row Ivadell Turner . . Charles City, Iowa Hanoon Age 17; senior; first chair two years; Woodwing Quintet; National Honor Society; Girl's Pep Club. Mary Lue Haltenhoff . Dubuque, Iowa String Han Age 16; junior; first chair two years; band and orchestra; Girl Reserves. Plans to be an interior decorator. Marjorie Herrmann . . Dubuque, Iowa Hantone Age 16; junior; first chair one year; plays piano, violin and viola; Student Council; Latin Club; Nature Club. Plans to be a doctor. Harlan I.ang......................Dubuque, Iowa Hanoon Junior; first chair two years; plays saxophone and piano; piano for string ensemble; all star play, '40; District Contest, superior, '38. '39; State Contest, “good.” '38; “superior. '39: National Contest, “superior. '39; first place state Mechanical Drawing Con test; scholarship letter; first chait National Clinic Band. '39. Plan music or architecture. Bob Mussehl.......................Dubuque, Iowa V iolin Age 18; senior; first chair two years; plays baritone, bass and trombone; chorus; school news editor; lead in operetta; plans to be public school music teacher. Bor Mussehi.......................Dubuque, Iowa Drum Major David Parson...........................Dubuque, Iowa Clarinet 11 Age 16; junior; first chair one year; Clarinet Quartet; dramatics; Mixed Chorus; yearbook; service award; dramatic award. Virginia St. John . . . Dubuque, Iowa V iola Age 16; junior; first chair two years; plays bass drum and cymbal ; String Quartet; Girl Reserves; scholarship award; all-around best student D. A. R. award; poetry award. Barbara Hansen .... Holstein, Iowa Flute Age 18; senior; first chair three years; plays piccolo, piano and oboe; Woodwind Quintet; dramatics and declamation; District Solo Contest, “superior,” ’37, '38. ’39; State Solo Contest, “excellent. ’37; “su- perior,” '38; “superior, '39; National Solo Contest, “superior,” '38. '39; Fust in District Declamation Contest. Plans to continue the study of music. James Jet ho..........................Holstein, Iowa Hantone Age 18; senior; first chair four years; plays trombone, cornet; Brass Quartet; Bra� Sextet; football; dramatics; editor of school annual; president of Student Council; District Solo Contest, “excellent.” ’37; “superior. '38. 39; State Solo Contest, “superior,” ”38. '39; National Solo Contest, “highly superior.” '38; “superior.” ’39. Plans to study aviation. Marian Lorekzek . . . Holstein, Iowa French Horn Age 18; first chair five years; senior; plays cornet, piano and baritone; Brass Sextet; Brass Quartet; Woodwind Quintet; editor of school annual; dramatics; declamation; District Solo Contest, “superior,” ’36, '37, '38. 39; State Solo Contest, “superior,” '36. '37. ’38. '39; National Solo Contest, superior.” '36, ’37. '38. ’39; president of Epworth League; chairman of Advisory Board of Girl Scouts. Plans to continue the study of music. Robert Stolley .... Holstein, Iowa Cornet Age 19; senior; first chair five years: plays French horn and baritone; Brass Quartet; Brass Sextet; basketball; dramatics; District Solo Contest, “superior.” ’36 and ’38; State Contest, “good.” 36; “superior,” '38; National Contest, “highly superior,” ’38 and ’39. Plans to study medicine. Seventh Row Marjorie Blumenschein, State Center, Iowa Tenor Saxophone Age 16; sophomore; first chair one semester; plays piano, accoidtan and bass clarinet; majorette; accompanist for Boys' Glee Club; sophomore news reporter; second place County Declamation Contest, humorous division; certificate in swimming: “A” average on all studies. Plans to be professional musician in radio field. Catherine Patton . . State Center, Iowa Baritone Age 18; senior; first chair two years; plays piano, French horn, and pipe organ; Brass Sextet; student publications; dramatics. Dwight Patton . . . State Center, Iowa HH Flat Han Age 16; junior; first chair three years; Brass Sextet; president junior class; football; Glee Club; Dramatic Club; Gardner Crowles Salesmanship Award. '37, ’38. '39; Des Moines Register and Tribune Publishers’ Award. Plan to be a civil engineer. Marcia Joyce Stout . . State Center, Iowa Clarinet Age 16; sophomore; first chair three and one-half years; Woodwind Quintet; Clarinet Trio; Glee Club: Dramatic Club; basketball team; District Solo Contest, “excellent,” '40. Plans to be a professional musician. Donald Veren . . . State Center, Iowa Cornet Age 16; senior; first chair two year ; Bra Sextet; vocal music; football; basketball; baseball; dramatics. Plans to be a professional musician. Dorothy Falk.....................Red Oak, Iowa Twirling Drum Major Age 16; junior; has studied twirling two year ; plays fife and coach horn. Plans to be a journalist and an expert twirling teacher. ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS First Row Franklyn Flores- . . . Red Oak, Iowa Baritone Age 15; sophomore; first chair three years; plays piano, trombone, French horn and clarinet; Brass Sextet; Brass Quartet; Athletic Club; Debate Club; Mixed Chorus; Bovs’ Glee Qub; tennis. District and State Contests, “superior,” ’39. Plans to study law or chemical engineering. Russell Johnson' .... Red Oak, Iowa Cornet Age 17; junior; first chair two years; Cornet Trio; Cornet Duet; Brass Sextet; National Sousonian Society. Plans to be an aviator. Lyle Karnes......................Red Oak, Iowa Alto Saxophone and Leading Drum Major Arc 17; senior; first chair for three years. Virginia Kolterman . . Red Oak, Iowa Cello Age 17; senior; first chair four years; plays piano; String Trio; orchestra; Girl’s Glee Club; Math Club; Girl Reserves; declamation. Plans to enter field of music. Glenn Lambertz . . . Red Oak, Iowa Souiaphone Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; plays drums; Brass Sextet; Brass Quartet; Glee Qub. Plans to become a dance orchestra leader. La Vose Lungren . . . Red Oak, Iowa Twirling Drum Mjjor Age 16; senior; has been twirling three years: plays fife and coach horn; “superior” in District Contest, ’39; “superior,” State Contest, ’39; “superior.” National Contest, '39. Second Row Rose Marie Totty . . . Red Oak, Iowa Coach Horn Age 15; junior; first chair one year; French born; bell lyre; French Horn Quartet; Brass Sextet; Bell Lyre Quartet; Girls' Glee Club; Mixed Chorus; Math Club; news editor of school paper; vocal soloist. Plans to be a dietician. Marjorie Tucker . . . Red Oak, Iowa Twirling Drum Major Age 16; senior; plays piano, coach horn, and bell lyre; member Future Teachers Association”; State Academic Tests. “Superior” in State Contest, ’39. Eugene Vaughn .... Red Oak, Iowa Han Clarinet Age 16; junior; first chair one year; plays B Hat clarinet; Woodwind Quintet; Woodwind Quartet; Dc Molay. Plans to be an electrical engineer or a musical career. Martha Wheeler . . . Rod Oak, Iowa Oboe Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; twirls; plays clannct, fife and coach horn; Woodwind Quintet; Woodwind Quartet. Superior.” District and State Contests, ’39. Plans secretarial work. Don Whitney .... Red Oak, Iowa Trombone Age 16; sophomore; first chair two years; Brass Sextet; Brass Quartet. Plans to be a dance orchestra leader. Fourth Row Charles Wigstone Red Oak, Iowa Fife Age 16; junior; first chair one year; plays piccolo and flute; Woodwind Sextet; Flute Quartet; Woodwind Quintet; DeMolay. Plans to be a farmer. Rita Maginn...................Red Oak, Iowa Alto Clarinet Age 13; freshman; first chair one year; plays B flat clarinet; Woodwind Quartet; Woodwind Chamber Group. Plans to be a lawyer. Muriel Mulvenna . . . Red Oak, Iowa Flute Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays piccolo and fife; Woodwind Quintet; Woodwind Sextet; Flute Quartet; National Sousonian Society; Rainbow Girls; orchestra. “Superior.” District Solo Contest, ’39; State Contest, excellent.” ’39; as twirling drum major of the Red Oak National Qiampion Band, she has marched at National Contests in Jackson, Mississippi, Omaha. Neb., Colorado Springs, Colo; has rated superior’’ in baton twirling in the 1939 State Contest, National Contest. ’39. and at various other festivals and conventions has always won top honors. Robert M. Rapp .... Red Oak, Iowa Baritone Saxophone Age 14; sophomore; first chair two years; plays tenor saxophone and clarinet; Saxophone Quartet; Mixed Chorus; Glee Club; athletics. Plans to be a photographer. Helen Richardson . . . Red Oak, Iowa Twirling Drum Major Age 17; senior; has been twirling a baton four years; plays piano; bass drum; cymbals, and fife. Baton Twirling Group; National Sousonian Society; Mixed Chorus; Glee Club; Girl Reserves; soprano soloist. “Highly superior.” District and State Contests. 39; superior,” National Contest, '38; “excellent.” National Contest. ’39. Plans to be a fashion designer, textile buyer, or marching band instructor. She has won top rating in contests at Jackson, Mississippi, Omaha, Neb., Colorado Springs. Colorado, Enid, Oklahoma, and other outstanding events. Dorothy Schenck . . . Red Oak, Iowa Banoon Age 14; freshman; first chair one year; plays clarinet and piano; Woodwind Quintet; Wodwind Sextet; Woodwind Chamber Group. Dorothy Sheets .... Red Oak, Iowa Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair three years; Clarinet Quartet; Woodwind Quintet; Girl Reserves; Rainbow Gills; orchestra; Mixed Chorus; president National Sousonian Society; typist for school paper. Plans to follow a music career. Third Row Margaret Sheets . . . Red Oak, Iowa French Horn Age 15; junior; first chair two years; plays cornet and baritone; Brass Sextet; Woodwind Quintet; French Horn Quaitet; Girl Reserves; Math Qub; Rainbow Girls; reporter for school paper. “Excellent,” District Contest. '39. Represented her school in Geometry at the State Contest; Girl Reserve Service Committee. Plans to be a stenographer or music career. Jim Groves......................St. John, Kan. Clarinet Age 16; senior; studied six years; student conductor; plays piano, twirls; Clarinet Quartet; Chorus; Boys’ Quartet: president Student Council; associate editor school paper. District Contest, excellent,” '37; “superior,’ ’38. ’39; National Contest, superior,” '39 (twirling!. Plans to teach public school music. Bill King.........................St. John, Kan. Drum Major Age 17; senior; plays clarinet, trap drums; Clarinet Quartet; school swing band director; president Science Club; secretary Hi-Y; District Contest, excellent.” ’37; “highly superior,” '38. ’39; National Contest, “good,” ’38; “superior, ’39 (twirling). Plans for music or science. Ruth Reschkb....................St. John, Kan. Clarinet Age 18; senior; first chair four years; Qarinet Quartet; Woodwind Quintet; Woodwind Trio; secretary Student Council; Girl Reserves; Girls’ Glee Club; High School Chorus. Three honor awards; District Contest, excellent, ’38, ’39. Geraldine Ridcway ... St. John, Kan. Trumpet Age 18; senior; first chair two years; Brass Sextet; Swing Band; Pep Band; Trumpet Quartet; Trumpet Trio; Chorus; Girls’ Glee Club; Girl Reserves; Science Qub; Solo Qub; District Contest, “superior,” ’39. Honor roll every year. Genevieve Baxter . . Central City, Ky. Ban Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; plays cornet and violin; Girls’ Glee Qub; Bible Studv Qub; Girl Reserve. District Solo Contest, “excellent,” ’39. Fifth Row Robert Thomas Baxter . Central City, Ky. Trombone Age 17; senior; first chair four years; dramatics; District Solo Contest, “excellent,” ’38, ’40. State Solo Contest, good,” ’39. Plans to he a school music supervisor. Joyce Lawton .... Central City, Ky. Baritone Age 14; freshman; first chair two years; plays piano; Music Club; Pep Club. Louise Lovell....................Central City, Ky. Cornet Age 17; senior; first chair three years; plays piano; Brass Quartet; president of band; Pep Qub; Dramatic Qub. District Solo Contest, good.’ ’39; State Solo Contest, excellent.’’ ’39. Plans to be a public school music supervisor. George Meinsciiein . . Central City, Ky. Clarinet Age 15; sophomore; first chair two years; Qarinet Quartet; basketball. District Solo Contest, “superior,” ’39. ’40. State Solo Contest, good. ’39. First chair clarinetist in 149th Infantry Band. Kentucky National Guard. Plans to teach public school music. Karl Moui.den . . . Central City, Ky. AI to Saxophone Age 18; junior; first chair two years. District Solo Contest, “excellent, ’40. Winfred Noffsingf.r . Central City, Ky. Flute Sophomore; first chair one year; Flute Quartet; Nalune Qub. Sixth Row Marilyn Perkins . . Central City, Ky. French Horn Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; Brass Sextet; Glee Qub; Girl Scout. James Nahan Birch . . . Pineville, Ky. Cldrinet Age 18; senior; first chair four years; plays saxophone; church ensembles; school orchestra; Hi-Y. Jimmy Croley.........................Pineville, Ky. French Horn Age 15; junior; first chair one year; plays piano; French Qub; basketball. Plans to be i doctor. Jack Hoskins.................................Pineville, Ky. BB Flat Ban Age 19; senior; first chair seven years; plays trumpet, baritone, and mellophone. District Solo Contest, “good , ’36; “excellent.” ’37, ’38; superior,” ’39. State Contest, “good. ’36; “excellent.' '37, ’38; “good.” ’39. Plans to be a band director. Kathi.yx Howard .... Pineville, Ky. Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair three years; plays piano, viola and violin; String Quartet; Glee Club; paper staff; French Club. Plans to be a nurse or public school music teacher. Gertrude Parrott .... Pineville, Ky. Cornet Age 16; junior; first chair two years; Glee Qub; Girl Reserve; Home Economics Qub. Plans to be a nurse. Seventh Row L. J. Pursiful, Jr..................Pineville, Ky. Drum Major Age 18; senior; Public Speaking Qub; associate editor school paper; junior cup for highest average for three years of high school; bookkeeping honors; Scoutmaster's certificate, marksmanship medal at C. M. T. C. Camp. Ruth Weller.........................Pineville, Ky. Oboe Age 17; senior: first chair three years; plays piano; Glee Qub; Girl Reserve. District Contest, “good.” ’38; superior,” ’39. Plans music or secretarial work. Bob Brezeai.e .... Baton Rouge, La. Cornet Baton Rouge High School Age 17; senior; first chair one year; Brass Sextet; de-bate; president Beta Qub; editor school paper; varsity tennis. Plans to be a lawyer. Eugene Chaney . . . Baton Rouge, La. Tenor Saxophone Baton Rouge High School Age 15; junior; first chair three years; plays violin and bassoon; Beta Qub; Spanish Qub; Honor Roll; American Legion Award. '38. State Contest, “superior,” '39; National Contest, “excellent, '39. Plans to be a band director or Y. M. C. A. work. Marjorie Foretich . . Baton Rouge, La. Clarinet Baton Rouge High School Age 17; senior; first chair three years; Qarinet Quartet; Woodwind Quintet; Gamma Theta; Latin Club. Plans to be a band director Earl Landry .... Baton Rouge, La. French Horn Baton Rouge High School Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays trumpet; Brass Sextet; Horn Quaitet. Plans to be a mechanical engineer. [39J BAND Chehalis High School Band CHEHALIS, WASHINGTON Calvin A. Storey, Direr lor The Chehalis High School Hand was organized ill 1933, under the direction of Waldo Carlson. Since then the growing organization has entered several district meets with creditable results. Last year this B Division school of 350 received a “Superior” rating in the National Region Number One meet at Portland, Oregon. They were directed by Calvin A. Storey. This year the local Rotary Club has equipped them with new uniforms, and they look eagerly forward to new activities. Jackson High School Band JACKSON, TENNESSEE C. A. Wallick, Director Organized February, 1938. State Contest Record: ’‘Superior, Concert, Class B, 1939; Excellent,” Marching, Class B, 1939; “Superior, Concert and Marching, Class A, 1940; twenty members rated “Superior” in Solo and Ensemble, 1940. Band owns much fine equipment and fine uniforms. They participate in a large number of public functions in Tennessee. High School Band ELKO, NEVADA C. Beardsley, Director Elko’s fine band is always one of the most popular organizations wherever they appear. They have an outstanding reputation for fine musical performance. St. John High School Band ST. JOHN, KANSAS J. J. Dalke, Director Honors taken last three years: 1937, First Division, Marching bands State District Music Meet, Salina, Kansas. First place at Invitation Marching Contest, Hoisington, Kansas. 1938, First Division in both Marching and Concert, State District Music Contest, Pratt, Kansas. Second Division, Marching, National Music Contest, Omaha, Nebraska. Third Division, Concert, National Music Contest, Omaha, Nebraska. First place, Marching Contest, Pratt, Kansas. 1939, First Division, Marching and Concert, State District Music Contest, Pratt, Kansas. First Division, Marching and Concert bands; National Music Contest, Colorado Springs, Colorado. First place in State Marching and Concert bands contest, Hutchinson, Kansas. Lincoln High School A Capella Choir TACOMA, WASHINGTON Mrs. Margaret Rawson Goheen, Director In 1935, Lincoln High School of Tacoma, Washington, instituted an a capella choir under the expert direction of Mrs. Margaret Rawson (Jobeen, B.A., and M.A., Washington State College. The choir has been region winner, with the only superior rating, for three successive years, 1937, 1938, and 1939. Mrs. Goheen has done special work at Columbia and Northwestern (’Diversities, the Choral Schools of Dr. Christianson and Father Finn, and the University of Washington. The choir, which is noted throughout the Northwest, has approximately fifty concerts a year, appearing at churches, schools and various civic organizations. There are, at present, seventy-four members. The choir is managed by a self-governing system which includes officers and section leaders. There is one leader for each section of the choir, lie helps the members of his section learn their parts, and is responsible for them, both at special section rehearsals, which are held once a week, and at concerts. Present officers are: Helene Bruemmer, president; Willard Norman, vice-president; Jean Stabbert, secretary; Pegg Walker, treasurer; Vern Jones, business manager; Art Sloyer, assistant business manager; Roger McGuire and Pauline Clancy, librarians; Warren Hill, publicity manager; Lillian Anderson, soprano sectional leader; Shirley Henricksen, alto sectional leader; Willard Norman and Warren Hill, tenor sectional leaders; David Whisner and LeRov Hale, bass sectional leaders. Hudson High School Band HUDSON CITY, WISCONSIN David E. Dahl, Director The Hudson High School Band, under the direction of Dave Dahl, has been very active in the musical affairs of Wisconsin and Minnesota in the last few years. Reorganized ten years ago; participates in the River Falls District Music Contest; has won a first rating at River Falls for the last seven years, and first place in marching contest for past eight years. Participated in several state conventions, such as Elks and American Legion. At Eau Claire, in competition with twenty other bands, the Hudson band won first place for two consecutive years. Played at several baseball and hockey games in St. Foul and participated in many Twin City parades. In 1939 attended the National Music Contest at Minneapolis. Each summer a ten-week series of band concerts is given each Sunday afternoon. Junior High School Band NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS C. W. Martin, Director First school band in North Little Rook schools, organized by Mr. Martin five years ago. The Junior High band acts as a feeder for the high school groups. Drum Major and Majorettes CARO, MICHIGAN Major and Majorettes from Caro, Michigan, High School Band: (Left to right) Alma Thompson, Alice Curry, Leota Seeley, Naomi Hyde, Delores Harrison. Belgrade High School Band BEI.I.GRADE, MINNESOTA Henry Charbonneau, Director Organized in 1936 with six members. Mr. James Anderson was the first director. Band has shown considerable improvement in the last year and a half. Sight reading ability is especially commendable. Some of its outstanding members perform as other than first-chair men. Concerts are frequently given and are well attended, assuring the fact that it is well liked by the surrounding community. High School Band BROW NSVILI.E, PENNSYLVANIA Paul E. Carson, Director This band presents a fine appearance on parade and is noted for its fine musical concerts. Il is always one of the most popular organizations wherever it appears. t4l J ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS First Row Ivy LeBlanc .... Baton Rouge, La. Sousaphone Baton Rook? High S hoo! Age 18; senior; first chair four years; Brass Sextet; basketball; track. First place in District Singing Contest; first in Biology in state. Plans a career in music. James Searl.es .... Baton Rouge, La. Drums Baton Rouge High School Age 16; junior; first chair two years; plays trumpet and piano; Hi-Y Club. State Solo Contest, “good.” ’38; “excellent,’’ ’39. George Shearer . . . Baton Rouge, La. Hat none Saxophone Baton Rouge High School Age 16; junior; first chair two years. Plays all saxo phones and piano. Plans to be an engineer. John Whittington . . Franklinton, La. Percussion Age 19; postgraduate; first chair three years; dramatics; debates; basketball; school paper staff. Plans to be a band director. James Bailey.............................Monroe, La. Oboe Ouachita Parish High School Age 16; senior; first chair one year; plays clarinet; Woodwind Quintet; National Band and Orchestra Honor Society; second division District Solo Contest. ’39; third in National Contest. ’39; member of All -State Band at L. S. U. in ‘39. Student director of band. M. L. Coleman............................Monroe, La. BB Plat Sousaphone. Ouachita Parish High School Ag.i 15; junior; first chair one year; Brass Sextet. Second Row Edward Johnston .... Monroe, La. Baritone Saxophone, Ouachita Parish High School Age 17; senior; first chair four years; Quartet and Sextet; National Band and Orchestia Honor Society; Hi-Y; Dramatic Club; Glee Club; District Solo Contest. second, ’38; superior. ‘39. State Solo Contest, excellent.” '38. Member of All-State Band at L. S. U., 39; treasurer of his chapter of the Na- tional Band and Orchestra Honor Society. Harvey Phillips..........................Monroe, La. Flute Ouachita Parish High School Age 16; junior; recently assigned to first chair. Plans to become an engineer. Glynn Stafford...........................Monroe, La. E Flat Sousaphone Ouachita Parish High School Age 18; senior; recently assigned to first chair; Jeffersonian Club; plans to become an aeronautical engineer. Dorothy Tanner .... Monroe, La. B Flat Clarinet Ouachita Parish High School Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays piano; Mixed Clarinet Quartet; Woodwind Quintet; National Band and Orchestra Honor Society; Jeffersonian Club; Dramatic Club. Rated “good.” National Solo Contest, '39; rated by director as outstanding member of band; band president; president of National Band and Or- chestra Honor Society chapter. Levins Thompson .... Monroe, La. Baritone Ouachita Parish High School Age 17; senior; first chair four years; Brass Sextet; Hi-Y; 1939 District Contest, excellent”; State Solo Contest, “excellent,” 38; “superior, '39. In the National Contest, “excellent,” ’39 Member of All-State Band at L. S. U. in ’39. Joseph Barbara.......................Monroe, La. Clarinet Ouachita Parish High School Age 18; senior; first chair one and one half years. Plays bass clarinet and saxophone; track. Third Row Wortley Batty . . . New Orleans, La. Flute Alcce Fortier High School Age 16; senior; first chair two years; plays piccolo and clarinet; school paper staff; honor roll for scholastic work. Plans to be a chemical engineer. Joseph Bernstein, Jr. . . New Orleans, La. B Flat Clarinet Alcee Fortier High School Age 15; senior; first chair two years; plays saxophone and flute; Clarinet Quartet; baseball team; student con ductor; honor roll. Harold Joseph Blum . New Orleans La. Bassoon Alcee Fortier High School Age 15; sophomore; first chair six months; plays violin, piano, and clarinet. Bassoon Trio; Woodwind Group; school publications; debating. Plans to enter field of music. Robert R. Bond . . . New Orleans, La. Percussion Alcee Fortier High School Age 16; senior; first chair two months; plays drums and xylophone; member of a fraternity; Student Council; drum major of band. Ewell C. Canti.ey . . New Orleans, L.a Bats Clarinet Alcee Fortier High School Age 17; senior; first chair one year; plays B flat clarinet and saxophone; athletics. Lyle A. Crews . . . New Orleans, La. I'uba Alcee Fortier High School Age 17; senior; has studied three years; plays euphonium and string bass; New Orleans Civic Musical Youth Movement; student conducting. Plans to be a music instructor. Fourth Row John B. Crueli. . . . New Orleans, La. English Horn Alcee Fortier High School Age 15; senior; first chair one semester; plays clarinet and oboe; senior patrol leader. Plans to be an electrical engineer. Charles Flair . . . New Orleans La. Sousaphone Alcee Fortier High School Age 18; junior; first chair three years; plays drums; fraternity member. State Solo Contest, “excellent, 38; superior, 39. National Contest, “superior,” 39. Plans to continue his study of music. Conway IIeausi.ier . . New Orleans, La. Tenor Saxophone Alcee Fortier High School Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays clarinet; Saxophone Quartet; outstanding member of his organization. Charles Herveau . . New Orleans, La. Clarinet Alcce Fortier High School Age 17; sophomore; first chair two years; plays ac- cordian, saxophone, piano; baseball; basketball; swimming; Boy Scout; track. First place in 75-yard dash; S. A. A. U. tumbling champion; junior assistant Scoutmaster. Plans to major in music. Alois Hirt, Jr. . . . New Orleans, La. Cornet Alcee Fortier High School Age 17; senior; first chair four years; plays baritone and bass; Cornet Trio; Brass Choir; Trombone-Cornet Duet. State Solo Contest, superior.” '39; National Contest, “superior,” 39. Plans to become a pro- fessional cornet soloist. Gerald Paul Hirt . . New Orleans, La. Trombone Alcee Fortier High School Age 15; senior; first chair two years; plays baritone; Brass Choir; Trombone Quartet; District Contest, “superior,” 39; State Contest, “superior. '39; National Contest “superior,” 39; student conductor. Plans to become a professional trombone soloist. Fifth Row Vernon Robert Kistnfr . New Orleans, La. Corner Alcee Fortier High School Senior; first chair two years; plays baritone; Cornet Trio. State Solo Contest, superior. '39; National Solo Contest, “excellent.” 39. Medals in athletics; prizes in mathematics. Plans to be a musician or an accountant. Turner Sanders Lux, Jr., New Orleans, La. Alto Clarinet Alcee Fortier High School Age 16; senior; first chair two years; plays B flat clarinet and saxophone; Mixed Clarinet Quartet; ranks high in Scouting; junior assistant Scoutmaster; Junior Red Cross Life Saving Service. Plans to be an aeronautical engineer. Jesse McNeii.....................New Orleans, La. Drum Alcee Fortier High School Age 16; senior; has studied six years; plays drums and bells. Lucius Patterson . . New Orleans, La. French Horn Alcee Fortier High School Age 15; junior; first chair one year; plays piano, cornet, and baritone; Horn Quartet; Woodwind Quintet; Brass Quartet; senior patrol leader; honor roll; student publications; honor graduate from grammar school; runner-up in Paddle Tennis Tournament. State Contest. “excellent.” 39. Plans to enter the field of music. Frank Schneider, Jr. . New Orleans, La. Oboe Alcee Fortier High School Age 17; has studied one year; plays clarinet and saxophone; Woodwind Quintet; athletics; arranging and student conducting. District Contest, “superior, '39; State Contest, “superior,” 39; National Contest, “excellent,” 39. Hans to be a music teacher. William Shepard . . New Orleans, La. Clarinet Alcee Fortier High School Age 15; junior; first chair one semester; plays saxophone; Clarinet Quartet; Red Cross representative; Stamp Club; Latin-American Society; Honor Roll. Sixth Row Milton B. Singleton . New Orleans, La. Trombone Alcee Fortier High School Age 17; senior; first chair one year; student publications; fraternity member. Thomas 0. Wicker, Jr. . New Orleans, La. String Bass Alcee Fortier High School Age 16; senior; first chair two years; plays violin and sousaphone; debate; tennis; student publications; student governing body; City Boys Tennis runner-up in annual tournament; scholastic average of 93.9 per cent. Plans to be a lawyer. Rosadblle Bertf.au . . New Orleans, La. B Flat Clarinet Sacred Heart of Jesus Band Age 17; senior; first chair four years. Delores Bowman . . New Orleans, l.a. Bass Clarinet Sacred Heart of Jesus Band Age 15; junior; first chair one year; B flat clarinet. Gloria Broussard . . New Orleans, La. Baritone Sacred Heart of Jesus Band Age 14; sophomore; has studied two years; plays trombone and E flat alto; student publications. Elaine Knaps .... New Orleans, La. Alto Saxophone Sacred Heart of Jesus Band Age 16; senior; first chair six years. Plans to be a pharmacist. Seventh Row Marilyn Leharf. . . . New Orleans, La. Sousaphone Sacred Heart of Jesus Band Age 16; senior; first chair three years; plays clarinet; piano; athletics; student publications. Plans to be a nurse. Juliets May .... New Orleans, La. Trumpet Sacred Heart of Jesus Band Age 15; junior; first chair five years. Plans to become % a member of some fine orchestra. Shirley Meaut . . . New Orleans, La. Trombone Sacred Heart of Jesus Band Age 15; junior; has studied her instrument six years; debate activities. Plans to be a nurse. Mary Louise Nicoi.i. . New Orleans, La. Cornet Sacred Heart of Jesus Band Age 15; freshman; first chair four years; plays baritone and piano; athletics. Plans to be a music teacher. Josephine Orso . . . New Orleans, La. French Horn Sacred Heart of Jesus Band Age 17; sophomore; first chair two years; plays piano and E flat alto horn. State Solo Contest, “superior,” '39. National Contest, “excellent, 39. Plans to be a music teacher. Lucille Whittaker . . New Orleans, La. Drum Major Sacred Heart of Jesus Band Lucille has been drum major of the band for five years. 143] ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS First Rom Milton Ciiafman . . . Shreveport, La. Ban Clarinet Byrd High School Age 15; senior; first chair one year; plays B flat clarinet and saxophone; Clarinet Quartet. Plans to go into music. Cleo Christiansen . . . Shreveport, La. Flute Byrd High School Age 15; senior; first chair three years; plays piccolo; Rule Trio; Woodwind Quintet; Woodwind Trio; mu dent publications. State Solo Contest, first. '38. ’39; National Contest, first. '38. '39. National Honor Society; Gold Bug Club; R. O. T. C. sponsor; school beauty for 1940; candidate for Homecoming Queen, '39. Louise Harwell.........Shreveport, La. Marimba Byrd High School Age 16; first marimba player two years; senior; plays piano, bells, chimes; Marimba Quartet; Gold Bugs; president of French Club; Delta Beta Sigma; State Solo Contest, “superiot, ’39; National Solo Contest. “superior.” ’39. National Honor Society; elected most intelligent girl in Byrd High School. Jack Madden..........................Shreveport, La. Baritone Byrd High School Age 16; senior; first chair two years; plays piano; Brass Sextet; Sergrants' Club of R. O T. C.; president of band; vice-president Sergeants’ Club; president Eagle Club of Boy Scouts. State Solo Contest, third, '38; first. ’39. National Solo Contest, second. ’39. James Malven .... Shreveport, La. Trombone Byrd High School Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays euphonium; String Bass; Trombone Quartet; Brass Sextet; Brass Quartet. Junior Red Cross; State Solo Contest, second. ’38; first in trombone and baritone, '39. National Contest, first on trombone and baritone. ’39. Plans to become a professional musician. Richard Prindle .... Shreveport, La. Violin Cello Byrd High School Age 14; junior; first chair seven months; plays euphonium. bass horn, piano; String Quartet and Quintet; Fiench Club. Third place in State Science Contest; fourth place in Biology. Plans to go into the field of music or chemistry. Second Ronv Setii Rachal...................Shreveport, I.a. Drum Major Byrd High School Age 15; junior; head drum major two years; plays clarinet and bugle; Delta Phi Kappa; boxing, tennis, tumbling; Latin Club; 1939 State Contest, ‘’superior” in baton twirling; National contest, “superior.” '39. Plans to study law. Doris Robinson .... Shreveport, La. Alto Clarinet Byrd High School Age 17; senior; first chair three years; plays piano; Clarinet Quartet; A Cappella Choir; Glee Club; Girl Reserves; Gavarre History Club; State Solo Contest, “excellent,” '38; “superior.” '39. National Contest, “excellent.” ’39. National Honor Society. Plans to be a public school music teacher. Mvrtice Simpson . . . Shreveport, La. B Flat Clarinet Byrd High School Age 17; senior; first chair one semester; plays piano; Clarinet Quartet; French Club; Gold Bug Club; A Cappella Choir; Orchestra. State Solo Contest, second. '38; third. ’39. Plans to be a public school music teacher. Clyde Stout....................Shreveport, La. Tenor Saxophone Byrd High School Age 15; sophomore; first chair one semester; plays clarinet; Saxophone Quartet; Reed Ensemble; Alto and Tenor Saxophone Ensemble; Spanish Club; Civics Club; A. E. fraternity; Honor Roll; parliamentarian of Civics Club. Plans to be a petroleum engineer. Billy Tenney...................Shreveport, La. French Horn Byrd High School Age 15; senior; first chair thiee years; Horn Quartet; Brass Sextet; Woodwind Quintet. State Contest, “excellent,” '38, '39. Plans to become a chemist. Fred Walters.....................Shreveport, La. Drumi Byrd High School Age 17; senior; first chair three years; plays marimba; “We Three” Trio; Drum Ensemble; band; orchestra; first sergeant, R. O. T. C. State Solo Contest, second. '38; first, ’39. National Contest, first, '39. Plans to do commercial work. Third Rons: Charles E. Baybtte .... Caro, Mich. Violin Age 15; sophomore; first chair four years; plays E flat alto;.trumpct. piano. Plans to be a doctor. Robert Braendle..................Caro, Mich. BB Flat Bart Age 14; freshman; first chair one semester. Robert Carson.................Caro, Mich. Cornet Age 13; first chair one year; plays piano; first class Scout; band librarian. Plans to continue the study of music. Harold H. Johnson, Jr. . . Caro, Mich. Baritone Age 16; sophomore; first chair one year; plays piano and violin. Plans to be an electrical engineer. Donald Satcheli...............Caro, Mich. Mellophone Age 16; senior; first chair one year; plays piano, xylophone. trumpet; Brass Quartet; German Band; F. F. A. Club; Photography Club; track team; senior play. Won a Future Farmers’ loving cup for showmanship: All-County Band; Michigan Future Farmers of America Band. Plans to teach agriculture with music as a hobby. Ruth Satcheli....................Caro, Mich. T rombone Age 14; sophomore; first chair one semester; plays piano; Latin Club; first in County Spelling Contest. Plans to be a nurse or a teacher. Fourth Rons: Leota Seeley...........................Caro, Mich. Drum Major Age 18; postgraduate; w-as in senior play; class officer two yens; officer in Girl Reserves; first prize in Agri-cultural Contest. Plans to be a teacher. Gilbert Lee Smith .... Caro, Mich. Clarinet Age 13; eighth grade; first chair one year; plays saxophone; church orchestra; school swing band; athletics. Shirley Wait...........................Caro, Mich. Alto Clarinet Age 13; eighth grade; first chair one semester; church orchestra. Plans to do secretarial work. Bob Devries.........................Holland, Mich. Cornet Age 17; senior; first chair two and one-half years; Trumpet Trio. Plans to study medicine. Ranson Everett .... Holland, Mich. 5n irr Drum Age 16; senior; first chair three years: plays all percussion; dance orchestra; intramural basketball. Plans to be a teacher. Franklin Essenburg . . Holland, Mich. Oboe Age 15; sophomore; first chair two and one-half years; State Solo Contest, “superior,” ’39. Fifth Rons: John Kleis.........................Holland, Mich. Svutaphone Age 17; senior; first chair one semester on sousaphone; two years on trombone. Plays trombone, piano, and string bass; Rrass Sextet and Quartet; drum major and student leader of the band. Don Kuite..........................Holland, Mich. Trombone Age 17; junior; first chair two years; plays piano; Brass Quartet and Sextet; football I letter man); plans to be a chemical engineer. Bruce Mikula .... Holland, Mich. Banoon Age 17; senior; first chair four years; plays piano; Woodwind Quintet. State Solo Contest, excellent.” '37; “superior.” '38. ’39. National Solo Contest, excellent.” '38; “superior.” '39. Donald Smeenge . . . Holland, Mich. Saxophone Age 17; senior; first chair one year; clays clarinet; Saxophone Quartet. Plans to be a skilled tradesman. Keith Soderberc .... Holland, Mich. Tympani Age 17; senior; fiist chair two years; plays piano, snare drum, bass drum, and cymbals. Kenneth Steketee . . . Holland, Mich. Clarinet Age 16; sophomore; first chair three years; plays alto clarinet; Clarinet Trio; Quartet; Quintet; football. Plans to study medicine. Sixth Rom Harvey Vandyke . . . Holland, Mich. Clarinet Age 15; sophomore; first chair three years; plays bass clarinet and piano; Clarinet Duet. Trio, and Quartet; tennis. State Solo Contest, “excellent.” '39. Plans to be a chemist. Joseph Rom ness . . . Bellgrade, Minn. Clarinet Age 17; junior; first chair four years; plays piano and alto saxophone; Clarinet Quartet; athletics; dramatics; student publications; vocal organizations; letter in basketball and football. Marjorie Weidner . . Bellgrade, Minn. Alto Saxophone Age 15; junior; first chair two years; plays piano and clarinet; dramatics; Mixed Chorus; school paper. Plans to do secretarial work. Emma Marie Newkirk . Booncville, Mo. Vocalnt Age 17; senior; has studied one and one-half years; Girls’ Glee Club; Mixed Chorus; Girls’ Trio. Dorothy Clark .... Centralia, Mo. French Horn Age 16; sophomore; first chair one semester; plays piano and cornet; Music Club. Plans to be an orchestra leader. Wade Younger .... Centralia, Mo. Corner Age 16; senior; first chair three years; Cornet Trio; District Solo Contest. “superior.” 37; State Solo Contest, “superior,” ’38, 39; National Solo Contest, “excellent.” ’39. Plans to be a research chemist. Seventh Rom Billy Bono.....................Monroe City, Mo. Trombone Age 16; sophomore; first chair one and one-half years; athletics. Earl Thomas Carpenter, Monroe City, Mo. Soutaphone Age 15; sophomore; first chair one semester; basketball; football; National Honor Society. Plans to be a farmer or musician. Marjorie Dean . . . Monroe City, Mo. Clarinet Age 17; junior; first chair recently; student publications; English department medal. Plans to do secretarial work. Hulda Esther Hedberg, Monroe City, Mo. Cornet Age 16; senior; first chair three years; treasurer of National Honor Society; debate. Plans to be a teacher. Marilyn Henderson . . Monroe City, Mo. Marimba Age 16; junior; first chair four years; plays piano and organ; National Band and Orchestra Honor Socttty; drum major. Plans to be a music instructor. Helen Holman . . . Monroe City, Mo. Snare Drum Age 16; junior; has studied four years; plays piano and tympani; National Band and Orchestra Honor Society. t 45 ) BAND Hudson High School Mixed Chorus HUDSON, WISCONSIN Edith M. Hanson, Director The Girls’ Sextet receiving first place was composed of the following members: Verna Mae Jones, Marion Lombard, Patricia Ryan, Elaine Tracy, Marjorie Lee, Velma Bartholomew. Mixed ('horns with an average of fifty-five members. Girls’ Glee ('lub (A) with an average of forty members. Girls’ Glee Club (B) with an average of twenty-five members. Boys’ (Jlee Club with an average of thirty members. Boys’ Quartet. CJirls’ Sextet. Madrigal Group. The musical organizations have entered the District Music Contest every spring for the past fourteen years, and for the past seven years they have had first ratings. In 1938 the Chorus sang at the Regional Clinic, and in 1939 at the Regional Contest in Minneapolis. An operetta is presented every other year, and a Christmas program every year. Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School Band PHARK-SAN JUAN-AI.AMO, TEXAS A. O. Lively, Director This is one of the finest high school bands both in concert and marching. They are well taught and ably conducted. They have “Superior contest ratings and are one of the most popular bands wherever they appear. The Nebraska School of Agriculture Band and Orchestra CURTIS, NEBRASKA Eugene Ellsworth, Director Orchestra is six years old; Superior rating five successive years District Contest. Plays for many social functions and formal concerts. High School Band HORN ELL, NEW YORK Dean L. Harrington, Director Always a popular band whether on parade or in concert. Noted for fine musical performance and neat appearance. Has reputation as one of the best bands in the state. State Center High School Band STATE CENTER, IOWA Don Walter, Conductor A young band, well on the way up. Plays twelve weekly summer concerts. Chosen to take part in Iowa City Music Festival. Dubuque High School Band DUBUQUE, IOWA Ferdinand Di Tella, Conductor Organized eleven years ago by Mr. DiTella, with eleven members. Now over 500 students in instrumental department with two assistants; owns $10,000 worth of equipment and complete uniforms. Five times state champion—1933 38—and twice “Excellent’’ in National Contest. 'Fakes part in football games with twenty majorettes at the head; also concerts and festivals and other activities. Lowville Academy Band LOWVII.LE, NEW YORK Luther Askin, Director The Lowville Academy Band of Lowville, New York, under the direction of Luther Askin (at left). The Lowville band was the winner of the Northern New York Music Contest for Class B bands held at Pottsdam, New York, in April, and was sent to the fair to represent Northern New York. The band has been a consistent winner in state contests over a period of years and has been selected three times to enter national contests. The band is composed of sixty-six boys and girls ranging from ten to seventeen years of age, and plays a varied program of symphonic music. The principal of the Lowville Academy, Leon A. Davis, is shown at the right. The Lowville Band is playing in the Equitable’s Garden at the fair July 10-11-12. Sacred Heart of Jesus Girls Band NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA C. Wagner, Director Founded in January, 1933, with a beginning membership of seventeen, Sacred Heart Girls Band has a record unique in the annals of Louisiana school music. First of all, it is composed of girls only. Second, all funds for instruments, uniforms, contest trips, instructors’ salarium, and incidentals have been raised by the members of the band. The group has been rated Superior in sight-reading, concert playing, and marching in the Louisiana State Contests for the past four years. Basic instruments are the property of the band. In 1937 and 1938 the band gained national public notice through its mounted drum major. At Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1939, the girls’ group were the only feminine band to compete in the Region 7 Festival. They rated Excellent” in a field of ten. All state and national festivals are participated in. The unit has contributed in no small way to the Mardi Gras at New Orleans. 'File mayor of New Orleans has seen fit to recognize the group with individual certificates of merit for members and band director. Holstein High School Band HOLSTEIN, IOWA C. E. Claussen, Director Organized by Mr. Claussen in 1925. Contest Record: Won District Contest every year. Won State Contest four years. Won National Contest i938-'39. Many solo and ensemble winners from this band in both State and National contests. Takes part in many parades and civic functions. Fully uniformed; well equipped. P. J. Jacobs High School Band STEVENS POINT, WISCONSIN II. L. Rehfeldt, Director Has won District Contest Class A five consecutive years in concert, marching, and sight reading. Has twirling squad of twelve girls and flag swinging squad of five girls. Director has national record for placing solo and ensembles in National Contest. Custer County High School Band MILES CITY, MONTANA Julian S. Steen, Director Music department includes beginner band of twenty-five; senior band of sixty; orchestra of twenty-five; a capella choir of eighty. Takes part in Music Festival at Glendive and Miles City annually. The band performs at all community functions. High School Band WINKS, TEXAS (Jerald McGuire, Director One of Texas' most outstanding high school bands. Does fine concert work and is a famed marching organization. Has “Superior” contest rating. St. Lawrence High School Band ST. LAWRENCE, SOUTH DAKOTA Calvin Engel, Director The St. Lawrence High School Band is composed of fifty-four pieces and has rated Superior in the District Contest for the past four years and “Superior” in the South Dakota State Music Contest for the last two years. Evanston High School Band EVANSTON, WYOMI NO Ernest C. Vocelka, Director The Evanston, Wyoming, High School Band and Music Department is rapidly growing under the direction of Ernest C. Vocelka; band is fully uniformed; $1,500 worth of school instruments; more purchases planned to complete the instrumentation. The band is always in demand for school and community activities, playing and maneuvering at all football and basketball games. At the invitation of Cnion Pacific Railroad officials, the band participated in the grand opening of Cnion Pacific at Ogden, Ctah, when Cecil B. DeMille ami his special train of celebrities were in attendance. Were recently invited to entertain the (Jracie Allen special presidential train. Also participates in concert and parade competition at music festivals. Centralia High School Band CENTRALIA, MISSOURI David Brumberg, Director Organized five years ago; has grown to thirty-five members; combines with city band for summer concerts. P. T. A. and civic groups provided uniforms this year. [471 ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS First Row Walter William Little, Monroe City, Mo. Baritone Age I 7; senior; first chair three years; football; basketball; Honor Society; school paper staff; Commercial Club; captain of football; president of junior and senior classes. Catherine McColloch . Monroe City, Mo. Cymbal i Age 16; junior; first chair one year; plays piano and drums. Plans to do secretarial work. Nancy Pipkin .... Monroe City, Mo. Clarinet Age 16; junior; first chair two years; plays piano; basketball; debate. District Solo Contest, superior,” ’JR. 'J9. State Solo Contest, “excellent.” ’JR. 'J9. Letter in basketball; plans to continue in music. Kheyma Tuley . . . Monroe C ity, Mo. E Elat Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair four years; art editor for school publication; plans to be a stewardess. Kenneth Eugene Meints . Sedalia, Mo. Alto 5t«op onr Age 16; junior; first chair two years; plays trumpet; basketball; football; Letter Club; Glee Club. Plans to be a bookkeeper or acocuntant. Albert Argueli.es .... Biloxi, Miss. Bail Clarinet Age 15; sophomore: first chair four years; Mixed Clarinet Quartet; athletics. State Solo Contest, “excellent.” ’ J9. Second Row Alberta Argueli.es .... Biloxi, Miss Piccolo Age 17; senior; first chair three years. Plays flute, piano, and saxophone; Flute Quartet; basketball; Mississippi Clinic Band and All-State Band; Theta Sigma Soronty; the “B” Club; State Solo Contest, good.” ’J7; “excellent,” 'JR; superior,” ’39. Plans to be a nurse. Beverly Bessey.................Biloxi, Miss. Tenor Saxophone Age 13; freshman; first chair one year; Saxophone Quartet. Anthony Cvitanovich . . Biloxi, Miss. Clarinet Age 17; senior; ha studied six years; Clarinet Quartet; basketball; I K. O. Fraternity; tennis. State Solo Contest, “good, ’38. ’39. Plans to be an accountant. Mark Ellzey...............................Biloxi, Miss. Cornet Age 16; junior; first chair two years; plays piano; Cornet Quartet; Brass Sextet; T. K. O. Fraternity; football; boxing: assistant editor of school paper; National Honor Society; American Legion school award. Henry (Buddy) Fountain . Biloxi, MiV. Drumt Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; plays rympani; Drum Ensemble; Mivsissippi Clinic Band. Plans to be an architect. Ernest Hartmann .... Biloxi, Miss. Trombone Age 16; junior; first chair one year; plays tenor saxophone; Brass Sextet; basketball; tennis; Omega Gamma. Third Row Charles Hartmann . . . Biloxi, Miss. Saxophone Age 18; senior; first chair four years; plays clarinet; Saxophone Quartet; Clarinet Quartet and Trio; basketball; Mississippi Clinic Band; All-State Band. State Solo Contest, good,” ’37; “excellent,” '38; “superior,” ’39. Plans to be a musician. Elizabeth Hughes .... Biloxi, Miss. Elute Age 17; junior; first chair one year; plays piccolo, piano, and violin; Flute Quartet; Mississippi State Clinic Band; All State Band; Delta Beta Sigma Sorority; intramural basketball; Museum Club. Plan to be a director and composer. Charles Mangin .... Biloxi, Miss. Baritone Age 17; senior; first chair one year; plays comet and French horn; Bras Sextet; football; boxes; tennis; Soeech Club. State Solo Contest, “excellent. '39. National Honor Society; vice-president of Student Body; member and attorney general of Bovs’ State. Plans to be a doctor. Alfred Richter.......................Biloxi, Miss. Baritone Saxophone Age 16; freshman; first chair two years; Saxophone Quartet; Pin Kappa National Fraternity. Eddie Stafford, Jr...................Biloxi, Miss. Oboe Age 16; senior; plays saxophone; State Solo Contest, “good,” '38; “excellent,” 'J9. Captain of band. Plans to be a band director. Lily Rose Wentzell . . . Biloxi, Miss. Marimba, Belli. Piano Age 18; senior; has studied one year; Mississippi Clinic Band: All-State Band; Gamma Epsilon; basketball; Museum Club. Plans to be a nurse. Fourth Row Dorothy Wentzell . . . Biloxi, Miss. Banoon Age 18; senior; first chair three years; plays piano and bells; Woodwind Quintet; basketball; Mississippi Clinic Band; All State Band. Plans to be a nurse. J. V. Wentzell..........................Biloxi, Miss. Alto Clarinet Age 14; freshman; first chair three years; plays clarinet; Clarinet Quartet. State Solo Contest, “good.” ’38; “excellent,” ’J9. Alice Adams.........................Canton, Miss. Ban Violin (T wirier) Age 15; freshman; first chair one year; plays violin; Girl Reserve: Glee Qub; athletics. Peggy Cheape............................Canton, Miss. AI to Clarinet Age 15; senior; first chair two years; school paper staff; Glee Club; Quartet: Girl Reserves; alumni editor of school paper, 19J8-’J9. Plans to be a laboratory-technician. Homer Daniei............................Canton, Miss. E Elat Ban Age 18; senior; first chair two years; Brass Sextet; football; boxing; Glee Club; Hi-Y Club. Plans to be an aviator. Jean Evans.............................Canton, Miss. E Elat Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair five vears; plays B flat clarinet; Clarinet Quartet; Glee Club; Quartet; Girl Reserve; school paper staff. Plans to entei business with music as a hobby. Fifth Row Nolen Fancher........................Canton, Miss. Saxophone Age 12; seventh grade; studied two yean; athletics. Plans to be a doctor. Ai.i.eynb Hartley .... Canton, Miss. Drum Major and Ban Drummer Age 17; senior; first chair four years; High School Quartet; Glee Qub; Girl Reserves; expression; member of second place quartet in State Meet, ’39. Charles E. Harrison . . . Canton, Miss. French Horn Age 15; sophomore: first chair one year; play cornet; bass drum; baritone. Charline Harris .... Canton, Miss. Tympani Age 17; senior; fint chair one year; plays French horn; Brass Sextet; Horn Quartet; assistant editor of school paper; Literary Society; Glee Qub; Girl Reserves. Plans to study journalism. Tommy James........................Canton, Miss. Trombone Age 17; senior; first chair three years. Plan to be an aviator. William Luckett .... Canton, Miss. Baritone Age 17; senior; first chair two years; play baritone, cornet, trumpet; Brass Sextet; debate; Literary Qub; Hi Y Qub; state championship in debate. '39. Plan to study law. Sixth Row Bob Miller............................Canton, Miss. Banoon (Drum Major) Age 17; senior; first chair three years; plays clarinet and saxophone; Clarinet Quartet; Saxophone Quartet. Plans to study law. Kathryn Sims..........................Canton, Miss. Saxophone Age 17; senior; first chair one year; Glee Qub; Girl Reserve. Plan to teach home economics. James Wai.i...........................Canton, Miss. Cornet Age 17; senior; first chair four years; Brass Sextet; Cornet Trio; Hi-Y Qub; Literary Society; vice-presi dent senior class; president of band; president of Hi-Y. Plans to be a chemical engineer. Pinson Bobo .... Clarksdale, Miss. French Horn Age 15; sophomore; first chair three years; plays cornet; Woodwind Quintet; Horn Quartet. State Solo Contest. “superior,” '39. Betty Barnes .... Clarksdale, Miss. Alto Saxophone Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; athletics; letter in basketball; cups in swimming. Plan to be a laboratory technician. Gerald Dodds Denton . Clarksdale, Miss. Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair one year; Qarinet Quartet in I9J8; orchestra. Plans to be an aeronautical engi neet. Seventh Row Bill Kirkpatrick . . . Clarksdale, Miss. Drum Major Max A. Ladt .... Clarksdale, Miss. Banoon Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; plays clarinet; drums; orchestra; tennis; Eagle Scout; advanced amateur photographer. Plans to study engineering. Edwin Mullens, III . Clarksdale, Miss. T rombone Age 17; senior; first chair one year; art; first place in the Art Exhibit at Women’s Club, 1940. Plans to be an architect. Bouldin Marley . . . Clarksdale, Miss. Cornet Age 16; junior; first chair three vears; Cornet Trio; Cornet Quartet; Eagle Scout. State Solo Contest, “excellent.” '39. Plans a business course in college. Charles Rosatti, Jr. . Clarksdale, Miss. Baritone Age 16; sophomore; first chair three years; plays French born; Bra Sextet; State Solo Contest, ex ccllent. ’39. Boy Scout honors. Plans to be a Scout executive. Charlie Rust .... Clarksdale, Miss. Oboe Age 17; senior; first chair four vears; Woodwind Quintet. State Solo Contest, “excellent.” '38; “superior,” ’ J9. National Solo Contest, “superior.” ’39. Plans to be an engineer. [49] ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS First Ron; San Schwartz, Jr. . . Clarksdale, Miss. B Flat Clarinet A {«• 18; senior; first chair three years: plays saxophone; Clarinet Quartet; Woodwind Quintet; basketball; tennis; senior play; State Solo Contest, good.” '39. Mary I-ou Sherard Award. ’37; Magnolia Boys' State. Plans a business career. Hannis Stoddard, Jr. . Clarksdalc, Miss. bb Flit baa Age 17; junior; first chair recently; orchestra. Plans to be a veterinarian. Ralph IIai.e.......................Cleveland, Miss. Baritone Age 16; senior; first chair three years; plays trombone; Brass Sextet; basketball; Senior Boys' Club; State Solo Contest, third, ‘38; first. ‘39. Plans to be a band director. George Kelly .... Cleveland, Miss. Snare Drum Age 19; senior; first chair five years; State Solo Contest. “excellent.” ’38; “superior.” '39; National Contest. “good. ’39. Clarence Laughter . . Cleveland, Miss. Cornel Age 18; senior; first chair four years; Brass Sextet; Cornet Trio; Senior Boys' Club; State Solo Contest, “good. '38; “superior. '39; National Solo Contest. “excellent,” ’39. Plans to be a musical instrument salesman. Mary Lee Lampard . . Cleveland, Mi� . French Horn Age 15; freshman; first chair one year; Brass Sextet. Plans a career in singing. Sec on it Ron Ellis Roberts .... Cleveland, Miss. Trombone Age 17; senior: first chair three years; Brass Sextet; Senior Boys’ Club; State Solo Contest, “good.” ’38; “superior, '39. Plans to be a civil engineer. Claude Satchfiei.d . . Cleveland, Miss. Saxophone Age 16; junior; first chair four years; plays claiinet; Saxophone Quartet; Senior Boys' Club; track team. Plans to be a professional musician. Nevin Sledge...................Cleveland, Miss. Bats Age 18; senior; first chan four and one-half years; baritone and trombone; senior Boys' Club; State Solo Contest, “superior. '38. '39; National Solo Contest. “excellent.” ’39. Plans to enter business. Billy McPheeters . . Cleveland, Miss. Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays saxophone; Saxophone Quartet; football; basketball; track. Plans to be a medical doctor. Charles Krout .... Columbia, Miss. bb Flat Ban Age 15; freshman; first chair one year; plays clarinet; athletics. Plans to be an engineer. Archie E. Moore . . . Columbia, Miss. French Horn Age 11; fifth grade; first chair eight months; trumpet; symphony orchestra. Third Ron James E. Moore . . . Columbia, Miss. Alto Clarinet Age 12; seventh grade; first chair two years; Junior Orchestra; Senior Orchestra; Band; District Solo Contest, “excellent.” ’39. Dick Rankin’........................Columbia, Miss. Clarinet Age 13; eighth grade; first chair one year. William Adams .... Corinth, Miss. Cornet Age 16; junior; first chaii one and one-half years; Brass Sextet; debate; State Solo Contest, “excellent. ’39. Plans to be a farmer. James Anderson .... Corinth, Miss. Drum Major Age 17; sophomore; has been drum major for two and one-half years; expert baton twirler; plays B flat clarinet; twirls three batons, expert on high throws. Plans radio and television. Horace Rerkiiiser . . . Corinth, Miss. Tenor Saxophone Age 15; sophomore; first chair one and one-half years; plays alto saxophone; Saxophone Quartet. Plans to be an aeronautical engineer. Harry Clifton........................Corinth, Miss. A Ito Saxophone Age 18; junior; first chair two and one-half years. Fourth Ron Sydney Cecil Davis . . . Corinth, Miss. Oboe Age 14; sophomore; first chair one semester; plays piano and bell lyre; Music Club; Girl Reserves; honors in art and penmanship. Plans to be a concert pianist or an architect. Fadra Dean.......................Corinth, Miss. Flute Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; plays piano and clarinet; Flute Quartet; majorette of band; Music Club; played flute in the State Clinic Band. ’39. Plans to continue the study of music. Richard Hinton .... Corinth, Miss. Snare Drum Age 15; sophomore; first chair three years.; plays bass drum and cymbals; athletics. Hillman Mathis, Jr. . . Corinth, Miss. ban Clarinet Age 16; junior; first chair one and one half years; plays organ, piano, and B flat clarinet; Mixed Claiinet Quartet; Mississippi All-State Band. '38. William McCord .... Corinth, Miss. Euphonium Age 17; junior; first chair three years; Brass Sextet. Plans to be salesman. Billy Meeks......................Corinth, Miss. Trombone Age 16; junior; first chair one semester; Trombone Quartet. Fifth Ron Elwyn Sugg............................Corinth, Miss. A ho Clarinet Age 15; freshman; first chair one year; plays B flat clarinet. Betty Don Sweat .... Corinth, Miss. Clarinet Age 16; junior; first chair one and one-half years; plays piano; Clarinet Quartet; Girl Reserves; school paper; Latin Club; Music Club; Junior High School Citizenship Medal. Jack Sweat.............................Corinth, Miss. French Horn Age 14; sophomore; first chair one and one-half years; plays pipe organ; Brass Sextet; Horn Quartet. Plans to be an architect or an interior decorator. Joe C. Lacker..........................Corinth, Miss. Souiaphone Age 15; sophomore; first chair one and one-half years; plays piano and baritone; Brass Sextet; Latin Club: State Solo Contest, “superior, '39; All-State Band. '38. '39. Plans to be a band director. Winston Whitfield . . . Corinth, Miss. Baritone Saxophone Age 15; sophomore; first chair seven months; plays tenor saxophone: Saxophone Quartet and Quintet; Boy Scouts. Paul Antoon .... Greenwood, Miss. French Horn Age 17; senior; first chair three years; plays tennis and ping pong; swims; State Solo Contest, “superior.” '39. 40; National Contest, “superior, 40; Brass Sextet. '39; Woodwind quintet. '38. Sixth Ron James M. Archer . . Greenwood, Miss. Alto Saxophone Age 16: junior; first chair two years; swims; golf; Beaux Club; Saxophone Sextet: State Solo Contest, excellent.” ’40. Howard R. Davis . . . Greenwood, Miss. bb Flat ban Age 15; sophomore; fiist chair two years; plays tennis and swims. Jean Corn..................Greenwood, Miss. Oboe Age 17; junior; plays flute and piano; in twirling class; first chair one year. Carl Kelley, Jr. . . Greenwood, Miss. Ban Violin Age 18; senior; first chair two years; plays clarinet. Martha Jean McBee . Greenwood. Miss. banoon Age 15; junior; first chair one year; Glee Club, '38; Belle Club; tennis; swimming; twirling class. Margareritf. Petty . . Greenwood, Miss. Twirler Age 15; sophomore; plays bells, piano, bass violin; tennis; swimming; Twirling Ensemble; Glee Club, '38; Belle Club. Seventh Ron Merrill Parker . . . Greenwood, Miss. Belli Age 15; sophomore; plays piano, bass violin; Glee Club. '38; Belle Club. William Stinson . . Greenwood, Miss. Alto Clarinet Age 17; first chait one year; junior; Photography Club, '38; Beaux Club; plays tennis; swims; head drum major of band. '39-’40; plays B flat clarinet and saxophone. Barry Seng .... Greenwood, Miss. ban Clarinet Age 17; sophomore; first chair two years; B flat clarinet; Clarinet Quartet; tennis; swimming; State Solo Contest, superior. ’39. '40; National Contest, “excellent.” '39. '40. Bingham Witty . . . Greenwood, Miss. b Flat Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair two years; piano; tennis; swimming; baseball; Clarinet Quartet; State and National Solo Contests, “superior. '40; Beaux Club; National Honor Society; National Band and Orchestra Honor Society; elected most outstanding boy senior. 1940; secretary-treasurer of band. F. L. Bari a....................Itta Bena, Miss. Cornet Age 16; first chair one year; Brass Sextet; Brass Quartet; Cornet Duet; Hi-Y Club; Boy Scout; drum major; Mississippi History Medal, '35. Tommy Coppagb . . . Itta Bena, Miss. French Horn Age 17; junior; first chair three years; Brass sextet; Brass Quartet; Horn Quartet; athletics; Hi-Y Club; honors in debating. ’37. [51] FORT MORGAN ORCHESTRA BAND Carbon High School Band PRICE, UTAH E. M. Williams, Director since tyoj Since 1930, Carbon High School Hand has been one of the best known Class A bands in the West. On February 17, 1940, Dr. Adam S. Benion, personnel director for Ctah-Idaho Electric Company, from Salt Lake City, I’tah, said: I know of no other organization in the West that has stimulated the entire West to do things bigger and better as has the Carbon High School Hand. In 1930, the band won first in concert and parade. In 1931, Carbon placed second in Utah in concert and first in parade. In 1932, Carbon placed second in concert and first in parade. The year 1933 was a banner year for Carbon because the band won five first places and one second. Four first places were won in Ctah and one first place in parade was won in Chicago at the National and a second place was won in concert. In 1934, Carbon received a second rating in concert and a first in parade. The year 1935 was another banner year because Carbon was claimed to be the top band at Provo, Ctah, at the State Meet and was the only band to place first in concert and parade at Grand Junction, Colorado. In 1936, Carbon placed first in concert and parade at the Ctah State Contest. In 1937 Carbon placed first in concert and first in parade at the first National Regional Contest held at Price, Ctah. In the year 1938 the band went second in cencert and first in parade at the Provo, Ctah, National Regional. ORCHESTRA E. M. Williams, Conductor Carbon High School has had an excellent orchestra since 1923. The orchestra has not entered contests as often as the band, but has done more community playing than the band. The only contests entered have been at Price, Ctah, and Grand Junction, Colorado. At these contests, the orchestra has placed first for the past three years. This year the orchestra has a number of college students and for this will not enter competition. Carbon has always had a large number of first place soloists and top ratings with ensembles. Huntingburg High School Band HUNTINGBURC, INDIANA Dalton H. Wicker, Director An outstanding organization at Huntingburg High School. Won State Contest at Lafayette, 1938; won four out of five awards given Class C bands best marching band, best uniformed band, best drum major, best all-around band. Superior, 1938, National Contest. District Contest, 1939, Superior, Concert and Marching; State Contest, 1939, F’irst Division, Marching. Hand had sixty members. Has many first division soloists. Thomas Jefferson High School Band RICHMOND, VIRGINIA W. T. Sinclair, Director Organized, 1932, with eighteen students. Has grown to seventy-five members. Is now one of the state’s most outstanding bands. Superior rating, State Contest, 1937. Functions under student government. Is official band for the famous ‘‘Richmond Light Infantry Blues.” Fort Morgan High School Band FORT MORGAN, COLORADO Donald L. Faust, Director Seventy-five members in band; has won first rating in State Contest for past five years; gives weekly concerts during the three summer months; one concert a month during the school year; they take part in all civic functions. Sixty-four members in orchestra ; has won three first and two second ratings in State Contest in the last five years. Combines with the band for monthly concerts during school year. Much in demand for community programs. Marshfield High School Band MARSHFIELD, WISCONSIN A. H. SCHLEUNES, Director Hand officers: l.es Krinkie, president (also librarian) ; Jack (’onion, vice-president; Genevieve Pinion, student publicity; Robert Hirge, head drum major; Donald Braem, secretary-treasurer. Has won superior contest rating eight successive years. Lebanon High School Band LEBANON, TENNESSEE W. H. Greenwood, Director Music organizations at Lebanon are under the direction of an efficient group of faculty sponsors, without a full-time music director being employed. Instrumental music students take private lessons. I’his is Walter Hays Greenwood's first year at Lebanon and he has built the band from twenty-eight to fifty pieces. Vocal music is under the direction of Miss Frances Patton, Mrs. Mattie Vaden, and Miss Gladys Deakins. Picture is of high school chorus. Central City High School Band CENTRAL CITY, KENTUCKY James H. Elkins, Director Fifty members in concert band; thirty members in second band. Rated excellent in Division II, Kentucky Contest, 1939; superior, 1940. The band makes many appearances and is in great demand for parades and concerts. Male Chorus, Garfield High School AKRON, OHIO J. Benson Collins, Director The Male Chorus of Garfield High School, Akron, Ohio, was organized in the spring of 1939 from members of the Senior A Cappella Choir. Their first appearance as a contesting club was in the National Eastern District Contest at Kent, Ohio, April, 1939. They were chosen there to represent the Northeast District in the state finals at Columbus. Placing first in the state finals, they were then eligible to represent Ohio in the Third Regional National at Anderson, Indiana. At Anderson, they were given a rating of Superior in both the prepared numbers and in their sight reading. The singing of this group has helped to convince lots of folks that boys of high school age, not only can sing, but like to sing. More power to the boys of our schools everywhere. The director of this group, J. Henson Collins, is a graduate of the College of Music of Cincinnati, postgraduate work with Sevcik Hush Conservatory, Chicago, violin. Also three and one-half years postgraduate work with Joseph E. Erhart of Paris in voice. Has been head of music department of Garfield High School for eleven years. Pineville High School Band PINEVILLE, KENTUCKY W. A. Happe, Director Organized in 1931. First place in state four straight years. Superior, Class C, National Contest, 1938. Fifty-six members in concert band; fifteen soloists competing in contest. Roster on separate sheet. University of Oklahoma Band William R. W eh rend, Conductor Leonard II. Hang, assistant conductor; Herman V. Zieiner manager; “The Pride of Oklahoma.” 153] ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS Fir si Row Mary Anne Durham . Itta Bena, Miss. Flute Sophomore; first chair three years; plays piano; Woodwind Ensemble; school papei staff; Student Council; Girl Reserves; State Solo Contest, “good,” ’}8; “excellent.” '39; has won scholastic honors. Robert Hammond . . . Itta Bena, Miss. 7’rnor Saxophone Age 16; junior; first chair two years; Saxophone Trio. Grace Kelly .... Itta Bena, Miss. Snare Drum Age 17; senior; first chair three years; plays all percussion; Drum Ensemble; school paper staff; Dramatic Club; Student Council; cheerleader; Girl Reserve; State Solo Contest, “supetior,” '38; National Contest, “superior,” '38; Mississippi History Award, '34. Plans to be a teacher. Lyndol Mitchell . . . Itta Bena, Miss. Baritone Age 17; junior; fiist chair three years; plays piano; Brass Sextet; Brass Quartet; school paper staff; Student Council; Boy Scouts; Hi-Y; State Solo Contest, “superior.'' '38. '39. '40; National Solo Contest, “su perior,” '38. '39. '40; D. A. R. Citizenship Award. 36; student director. Plans to be a band director. Robert Mitchell . . . Itta Bena, Miss. Snare Drum Age 14; freshman; first chair three years; Boy Scouts; Hi-Y; State Solo Contest, “superior in '39; National Contest, “superior,” '39. Charles Yarbrough . . Itta Bena, Miss. Trombone Junior; first chair two years; Brass Sextet and Quartet. Second Row Peter West...................Greenville, Miss. A ho Saxophone Age 10; fifth grade; first chair one year; orchestra; grade school athletics. Kkrnky Hall McCormick Laurel, Miss. Cornet Age 17; senior; first chair one year; Eagle Scout. Joe Roberts...........................Laurel, Miss. Flute Age 16; senior; first chair one year; plays saxoplmne. Plan to enter business. Walter Mac Smith . . . Laurel, Miss. BB Flat Han and Drum Major Age 18; senior; first chair two years; plays E fiat bass; baritone; piano; chorus; International Relations Club; teaches twirling; Honor Roll; honors for excellent citi zenship; Student Council. Plans to be a merchant. Billy Walker..........................Laurel, Miss. Snare Drum Age 13; freshman; first chair one semester; plays piano; bass drum, and cvmbals; basketball, football, and track. Plans to be civil engineer. Tom Hudson Broun . . Columbus, Miss. H Flat Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair two years; Claiinet Quartet; State Solo Contest, “excellent,” '39; first place in State Field Meet; Junior English. Plans to be a naval officer. Third Row Bonnif. Backstrome . . Columbus, Miss. Hatioon Age 16; junior; first chair four years; plays piano, bells, and marimba; Woodwind Quintet; State Solo Contest, “excellent,” '38, '39. Plans to be a music teacher. James Cooper.....................Columbus, Miss. Trombone Age 17; junior; first chair three years; Brass Sextet; State Solo Contest, “excellent,” '37, '38. '39. Plans to continue music. Clarence Carter . . . Columbus, Miss. Hantone Saxophone Age 17; junior; first chair three years; plays clarinet. Plans to be a merchant. Tmyracene Cornelius . Columbus, Miss. A Ito Saxophone Age 17; senior; first chair five years; dramatics; State Solo Cbntest. “good,” ’37; “excellent,” ’38; “superior,” '39. Plans to be a primary teacher. Alice Mae Eastburn . Columbus, Miss. Tenor Saxophone Age 15 years; sophomore; first chair one year; plays clarinet; Saxophone Quartet; dramatics; State Solo Contest, “excellent.” ’39; first medal in history. Plans to continue in music. Don Gardner .... Columbus, Miss. Euphonium Age 17; senior; first chair one year; Brass Sextet and Quartet. Plans to be a merchant. Fourth Row Hubert Holmes . . . Columbus, Miss. Oboe Age 13; eighth giade; first chair one year; plays clarinet; Woodwind Quintet. Carolyn Halbert . . . Columbus, Miss. Xylophone Age 16; junior; studied one year; play piano; reporter on school paper. Plans to be a teacher. PAUL Jacobs.....................Columbus, Miss. Flute Age 17; senior; first chair three years; plays violin; State Solo Contest, “excellent.” '38. '39. Plans to be an electrical engineer. Elias Kf.rby....................Columbus, Miss. Cornet Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; Brass Sextet and Quartet. Atwell Pennington . . Columbus, Miss. Drumi Age 18; senior; first chair one year. Plans to be a merchant. James Stuckenschneider . Columbus, Miss. Han Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair three years; plays clarinet and piano; Clarinet Quartet; typist for school paper; won third place in state in typing; State Solo Contest, “excellent,’ ’38; “superior,” ’39. Plans to study medicine. Fifth Row Mitchell Stanley . . Columbus, Miss. Souiaphone Age 17; senior; first chair one year; Brass Quintet. Pla.sn to be an accountant. Mary Talentis .... Columbus, Miss. Alto Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair three years; plays piano; Clarinet Quartet. Plans to continue in music. Tom Turner..........................Columbus, Miss. Freneh Horn Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; Brass Sextet and Horn Quartet; school publications. Plans to attend West Point Military Academy. Bill Barrett . . . Water Valley, Miss. Saxophone (Drum .Major) Age 17; junior; first chair two years; plays clarinet; school orchestra; football and basketball; editor school paper; Student Council; secretary of Hi-Y; second place twirling. State Contest, 39. Grace L. Bennett . Water Valley, Miss. Baritone Age 14; freshman; first chair one year; Brass Sextet; Girl Reserves; Dramatic Club. John L. Edcar . . . Water Valley, Miss. Trombone Age 17; senior; first chair three years; plays piano; Student Council; Hi-Y; French Club; State Solo Contest. “excellent.” '39; president of Student Council; president of Hi-Y; vice president of senior class. Sixth Row Percy H. Powers, Jr., Water Valley, Miss. Clarinet Age 15; sophomore; first chair two and one-half years; plays saxophone and piano; State Solo Contest, “good,” '39; second place in District Declamation Contest. Plans to be orchestra leader. Jimmy Dick Henderson, Water Valley, Miss. Cornet Age 17; senior; first chair one year; Trumpet Trio; Hi-Y; “W“ Gub; athletics. Plans to be a musician. James Hubble . . . Water Valley, Miss. B Flat Clarinet Age 15; sophomore; first chair one month; Garinet Quartet; tennis; library Club and Hi-Y Gub; State Solo Contest, “superior,” '39; honors in literary field meet. '39. Plans a naval career. Mary A. McLariy . Water Valley, Miss. Trumpet Age 14; freshman; first chair one year; Brass Sextet; Iabrary Gub; Girl Reserves. Plans to be a musician. Stanley E. Morgan . Water Valley, Miss. Souiaphone Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; Brass Sextet; student publications. Plans to be a comic artist. F. II. Poteete, Jr. . Water Valley, Miss. Drumi Age 16; junior; first chair three years; football and baseball. Plan to enter the U. S. Naval Academy. Seventh Row Mary C. Riggs . . . Water Valley, Miss. French Horn Age 15; freshman; first chair one year; Brass Sextet; band librarian; Girl Reserve and Library Club. Plans to do secretarial work. Estelle Rowe . . . Water Valley, Miss. Clarinet Age 13; seventh grade; first chair one year; plays piano; Garinet Quartet; Girl Reserves. Coro1.1ne Sissle . . Water Valley, Miss. Flute Age 13; eighth grade; first chair one year; plays piano; Girl Reserves. Plans to do secretarial work. Charles Estes, Jr. . . Yazoo City, Miss. Cornet Age 17; senior; first chair three years; plays baritone and French horn; Brass Sextet; basketball; president of band; Camera Gub; State Solo Contest, “excellent.” 37, '38, '39. Plans to be commercial aviator. Olive Richardson . . Yazoo City, Miss. French Horn Age 17; senior; member of the sextet; twirler in band; secretary of band; vice-president Girl Reserves. Plans to do secretarial work. John Hayes Bardwell . Yazoo City, Miss. Baritone Age 12; seventh grade; first chair one year; plays piano and trumpet; Boy Scout; president of home room. I55J ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS First Ron; ScarviA B. Anderson Yazoo C ity, Miss. Bauoon Age 14: scphom-we; fir;t chair one trmrrKr; plays violin; Dramatic Club; sings. Plaru to be a designer. I.konce Duggan . . . Yazoo City, Miss. Flute Age 15; frc hman; fir;t chair four months; Camera C.ub; Boy Scouts. Plans to be an aviator. Billy Nelson .... Yazoo City, Miss. BatI Clarinet Age 14; freshman; first chair four years; plays clarinet and saxophone; Clarinet Quartet; Dramatic Club; Boy Scout. Plans to be a doctor. Albert Laflamme . . . Nashua, N. H. Xylophone Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; plays drums and tympani; band and orchestra; Nashua Symphony. Plans to be a musician. Raymond N. Marquis . . Nashua, N. H. Trombone Age 15; rophomore; first chair four years; in both band and orchestra; Nashua Symphony Orchestra; Glee Club. State Solo Contest, “excellent.” '57. Plans to be a musician. Robert Mercer .... Nashua, N. H. Cornet Age 15; sophomore; has studied four years; in both band and orchestra; athletics; dramatics; honors in Y. M. C. A. basketball; scholastic honors. Plans to be an oculist. Katherine Sciiroeder . . . Curtis Neb. Violin School of Agriculture Age 16; junior; has :tudied six years; plays clarinet and piano; String Quartet: Girls’ Sextet; Clarinet Trio; school paper staff; Glee Club; Girl Reserves; Public Speaking Club. District Solo Contest, “excellent, ’59; vocal contest. John Thomalla..................................Curtis, Neb. Cornet School of Agriculture Age 15; freshman; first chair one year; plays French horn; Brats Sextet; Cornet Trio; school dance orchestra; football; basketball; boxing; dramatics; public speaking; letter in basketball; won ribbons in track and judging contests. Plans to be an engineer or a musician. Sixth Roic Charles E. Summer, Jr., Yazoo City, 1i� . A Ito Saxophone Age 16; junior; firrt chair four years; nlays piano, clarinet and tenor saxophone; Saxophone Quartet; Debate Team; Press C.ub. State Solo Contort ex cellcnt,” '59. Second place in the Mississippi State Debate Tournament, ’40; president of junior class; Eagle Scout. Plans to rtudy law. Ernest Barlow . . . Browning, Mont. BB Flat Ban Age 17; junior; first chair two years; plays baritone; Brass Ensemble; athletics; letter in football, basketball. Plans to be an engineer. Catherine Gobert . . Browning, Mont. E Flat Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair one year; plays B fiat clarinet, piano; quartet; Pep Band. Typist for school paper; Home Economics Club; Pep Squad. Plan to do secretarial work. Second Roil Leonard Jarrett . . . Browning, Mont. Alto Saxophone Age 15; rixth grade; first chair two years; Saxophone Ensemble; dance orchestra; Pep Band. Paul Jeffrey .... Browning, Mont. Cornet Age 17; senior; firrt chair three years: plays baritone, French horn, F fiat has'; Cornet Trio; dance orchestra; Pep Band; athletics; F. F. A ; first place District Track Meet; letter man in football. Plans to be a rancher. Burke Hamby .... Browning, Mont. French Horn Age 18; junior; firrt chair two year-; Horn Quartet; Pep Band; letfr in football, basketball. Plans to be an electrical engineer with music as hobby. Ilife McKay .... Browning, Mont. Snare Drum Age 16; junior; firrt chair five years; plav all percussion instrument;; dance band; Science (Tub; Pep Band Plans to be a chemical engineer. Lucille Rohoi.t . . . Browning, Mont. Trombone Age 17; senior; first chair one year; plays piano; Brass Quartet; dance orchestra; Pep Band; editor of school paper; annual staff; Pep Squad. Plans to study journalism. Betty June Wright . . Browning, Mont. B Flat Clarinet (Drum Major) Age 17; junior; first chair three years; plays tenor saxophone and oboe; Woodwind Quartet; dance or-che;tra; Pep Band; Science Club; Pep Squad; honors in track. Third Roil• Duane Rumpii . . . Miles City, Mont. Clarinet Age 17; first chair one year: small orchestra: tennis; honor student; Life Scout. Plans to be a radio technician. Roger Chamard .... Nashua, N. II. Tuba Age 16; junior; firrt chair one year; plays bass violin, piano; track. Plans to be a doctor of medicine. Roger Warren Gaskill . Nashua, N. H. Trumpet Age 15; sophomore; studied four years; in band and orchestra. Plans to be a trumpet teacher. Fourth Row Normano Morin .... Nashua, N. H. Clarinet Age 15; sophomore; first chair two year ; plays saxophone and bugle; both band and orchestra; student swing band; honors in Boy Scout work. Plan to be a music teacher. Billie E. BurtCH .... Curtis, Neb. Baritone School of Agriculture Age 16; senior; firrt chair four years; plays viola, violin, and trombone; String Quartet; Bra;s Sextet: Madrigal Group; Boys’ Quartet; captain of band. District Solo Contest, upcrior, '56. '57. ’58, ’59. State Solo Contest. “excellent.” '57; National Solo Contest, “superior,” ’58, '59. Janet Douthit.................Curtis, Neb. Cello School of Agriculture Age 16; junior; firrt chair three years; plays piano and trombone; String Quaitet; dance orchestra; journalism; drama; public speaking; Girl Reserves and Glee Club. District Solo Contort, “excellent,” ’58; “superior.” '59. National Solo Contest, superior,” ’59. As sociate editor of rchool paper; past president of Girl Reserve ; Honor Roll in scholastic woik. Plans to rtudy journalism. Kenneth Hamilton Elson . Curtis, Neb. French Horn School of Agriculture Age 17; senior; first chair five years; play drums and cornet; Bras Sextet: Woodwind Quintet; Woodwind Trio; basketball; football; vocal music; Science Club; editor of school paper. District Solo Contest, “su perior.” 57. '59. State Solo Contest, “superior. '57. National Solo Contert, “excellent.” ’57; “superior.” '58. ’59. All-State forward in basketball. '59; member of 1959 Corn Hu-kers’ Boys’ State. Eunice Marie Gilliland . . Curtis, Neb. Oboe School of Agriculture Age 14; freshman; first chair three years; plays drums, cello, piano; Woodwind Quintet; dance orchestra; athletics; student publications; dramatics; Girl Reserves. Dirtrict Solo Contest, “seprrior. ’59. Awards in drawing; mu'ic chairman of Girl Re etves; Honor Roll. Plans to be an artist or a musician. Malvin Herman........................Curtis, Neb. E Flat Alto Saxophone, School of Agriculture Age 16; sophomore; first chair one year; plays clarinet; Saxophone Quartet: dance orche-tra; athletics. District Solo Contest, “excellent, ’59. Fifth R oiv Dean Johnson...........................Curtis, Neb. Clarinet School of Agriculture Age 17; senior; first chair three years; plays saxophone; Woodwind Quintet; Saxophone Quartet; football: basketball; class president for four years; All-Conference end in football. Robert Johnson.........................Curtis, Neb. Souiaphone School of Agriculture Age 16; junior; first chair three years; p!avs string bass; National “superior rated Brass Sextet; athletics; dramatics. District Solo Contest, good.” ’58; “excellent. ’59. Plan to study medicine and surgery. Kathleen Kuli..........................Curtis, Neb. Cornet School of Agriculture Age 17; junior; first chair one year; plays piano; Cornet Trio; Brass .Sextet. State Solo Contest, excellent.” ’59. Billy Ross........................................Curtis, Neb. Saxophone School of Agriculture Age 15; junior; first chair three years; plays clarinet; sing baritone; Saxophone Quartet; football: basketball; reporter on school paper. District Solo Contest, first in boys’ soprano, ‘58. Vice-president of freshman class; second place in sheep judging contcrt; letter in football; Eagle Scout. Plan. to have hi own dance band. Frederick Todd .... Alliance, Neb. Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair two years; p’.ays piano; Clarinet Quartet; trea.-urer of Hi Y; Student Council; Glee Club; Chorus; Madrigal Group. Plan a musical career. Maxine M. Whitley . . Alliance, Neb. Clarinet Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; plays piano and bass violin; Clarinet Quartet; Girls' Athletic Association; Pep Club; Girl Reserve . Dirtrict Solo Contest. “superior, '59. ’40. National Solo Contest, excellent,” 59. Plans to continue in music. Edith Botch elder...........................Elko, Ncv. A ho V'oiee Age 17; senior; ha studied voice three years; plays S , cello; Mixed Quartet: Trio; and Sextet; History ; Fireside Grcle; G. A. A. Expect to be i com mercial artist. Jean Clawson........................Elko, Ncv. Fint Soprano Age 18; senior; has studied voice six years; first soprano four years; play clarinet, saxophone; Mixed Choir; A Cappella Choir; Trio; athletics; school pub lication . District Solo Contest, “highly superior.” '57; State Solo Conte.t, “highly superior ' ’57. Honor Roll for seven semesters; Student Council; championship tennis team Plan to go into medicine or pathology. Lora Jean Drown.........Elko, Ncv. Second Soprano Age 15; sophomore; studied one year; second soprano one and one-half years; plays piano, cello, and bell lyre; Girl ' Trio; Home Economics Club; 4 H Club; nrst place in county and second place in state in Foods Identification Contest. Vice-president of Home Economics Club. Plans to be a kindergarten teacher. Paul Garteiz.............................Elko, Ncv. Banoon Age 14; freshman; first chair five months; plays piano. E fiat clarinet, accordian. Public speaking; school plays; basketball; honors in 4 H State Health Contest. '56. Expect to be an interior decorator and designer. Seventh Row Ernest Gregory..........................Elko, Nev. French Horn Age 15; freshman; first chair two year. ; athletics. District Solo Contest, “superior, '59. Plan to be an electrical engineer. Marion Hknnen..........................Elko, Ncv. Second Violin Age 15; sophomore; first chan two years; plays piano and saxophone; G. A. A.; French Assembly; Girl Scouts; Honor Roll. Plans to be an English teacher. Donald F. Knapp........................Elko, Nev. Cornet Age 18; senior; firrt chair one year; bass drum; Brass Quartet; athletics; first chair in orchestra; DeLanriola (History Club); free throw champion basketball during I958 ‘59; marble champion of city of Elko; third place in drafting contest in 1959-'40. Billy Magionas.........................Elko, Ncv. Clarinet and Violin Age 16; senior; first chair three year ; plays violin, clarinet, and piano; String Ensemble; Clarinet Quaitet. State Solo Contest, “superior.” ‘58. Plan to continue in music. Bill Manca..........................Elko, Nev. Clarinet Age 14; freshman; first chair one semester; plays piano; Clarinet Quartet. Plans to be a Mate technician. Bill Martin.........................Elko, Nev. Drum Major Age 18; senior; ha been drum major of band two years; plays tenor saxophone; dramatics; journalism; basketball. [57] BAND High School Band STURGIS, SOUTH DAKOTA Burns E. Taft, Director A well-trained marching and playing organization. Everywhere they perform they rank as one of the most popular organizations. Holy Angels School Music Organizations SIDNEY, OHIO Garner Rowp.i.i., Director In Sidney, Ohio (population of io,ooo) Holy Angels School, elementary and high school, is the only Catholic school and has an enrollment of about 450 pupils. It is conducted by the Sisters of Charity of Mt. St. Joseph, Ohio, in a beautiful new building, modernly equipped throughout, including a very Hue gymnasium-auditorium. Holy Angels Band was organized in June, 1937. It seemed to spring up rather suddenly from nowhere. Reliable sources have it that Mr. Frank Lucas, the director of the Shelby County All-Girls Band, secured instruments from some source and they were given out to anyone who wished to become a member and had a desire to play. Coder Mr. Lucas’ direction, in tentative uniforms of blue and gold, purchased by the parents and made by the Sisters, the band made its initial public appearance within the first year at the dedication of the new school building. There were thirty members—with a variety of instruments to make a balanced ensemble. In March, 1939, the band became strictly a school organization and its direction was taken over by the head of the music department. A more pretentious uniform was adopted and worn for the first time at the school May Festival. A special insignia on the sleeve indicates the office held by the individuals —Captain, Marccllus Hcntrick; First Lieutenant, Mary Norma Miller; Second Lieutenant, Bernard Carter; Third Lieutenant, Jeanne Schlagetter; Sergeants, Patricia lialpin, Marie Schneider, Helen Cole, John Garity, Richard Ordean. A service stripe on the arm shows the number of years one has served. On Memorial Day, the band played in its first street parade, twenty-eight in line. March 1$ of this year was a gala dav for the organization, being the occasion of the first band concert, at which was realized $180. Preparations are now being made for a May Day ceremonial in Dayton, Ohio, and the Memorial Day parade. 1 here will be thirty-nine marching. ORCHESTRA In October, 1938, a small group of students formed the nucleus of an orchestra. Interest was aroused to such an extent that these new pupils (eighth grade boys) spent every evening after ichool until five o’clock working on their instruments. As a result, on November 23, they were able to give at least two easy selections on a school program. After this there were new members continually enlisted and there was a call for playing on every school program throughout the year. They they were requested to play at a N. C. C. YV. luncheon meeting, at an Alumni Jubilee banquet, and by the end of the school year, the orchestra was an established organization, and they had a repertoire of twelve pieces. Enthusiasm and good spirit marked the beginning of the orchestra, and is peculiarlv characteristic in its continuance. Cniforms of the school colors, blue and gold, combined with the club colors of white and gold have added much to their appearance. High School Band BOTHELL, WASHINGTON Mark Hart, Director This band takes part in all school and community activities. It is a popular organization wherever it appears; enjoys an enviable reputation as one of the state’s finest bands. Eureka High School A Cappella Choir EUREKA, CALIFORNIA Pearl Jacobson, Director Thirty-six carefully selected voices; an outstanding program was the •'Candlelight Carol Service” at Christmas. The choir sings at many community functions. Girls’ Triple Trio rated “Superior,” National Contest, 939- Florida High School Band PLANT CITY, FLORIDA Rutii McCutcheon, Director Organized in 1936 with twenty-four members. Has grown to forty-two uniformed members and several on the waiting list. The band participates in numerous parades and civic functions. George Washington Junior High School Band LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA Carl G. LinDGREN, Director One of the finest Junior High School Bands in America is the reputation that this fine group has for the fine performances they have given. High School Orchestra HUDSON, WISCONSIN David E. Dahl, Director A fine small high school orchestra that participates in all high school and community activities; in much demand for school and community programs. High School Band CAI.ISTOGA, CALIFORNIA Clifford Anderson, Director C’alistoga is a city of 1,000 inhabitants, which nestles at the foot of Mount St. Helena, in the Napa Valley, about seventy miles north of San Francisco. It is in what might be trul termed one of California’s loveliest garden spots—a typical Coast Range valley, surrounded by wooded hills, and possessed of rare natural phenomena in the form of shooting geysers and hot mud and mineral baths of miraculous curative powers. Y et the pride of the community is no more in these rare gifts of Nature than in the remarkable band of which the high school boasts. With a total enrollment of only 125 students, the school has a band which numbers fifty-five. In 1934, Clifford Anderson came to Calistoga to teach music in the high school and to direct the band. By 1939, five years later, Director Anderson had a uniformed band of fifty-five, which had to its credit seven Superior ratings won in state and regional national contests, in (’lass C. Mr. Anderson attributes his success to these factors: The fine cooperation received from Byron Snow, principal of the high school; the remarkable work done by Carl McDonald, principal of the elementary school, in giving fine fundamental training to students before they reach the high school; and the enthusiastic support given the band by the entire community. Sacred Heart School Band SHARON, MASSACHUSETTS Rev. Brother Loyola, S. C., Hand master Maintains fine band of sixty-two members. Missouri High School Band MONROE CITY, MISSOURI Floyd 11. Rodgers, Director Organized in October, 1935. Began playing weekly concerts in 1936; uniforms bought in 1936 and participated in many public events. District Contest, 1937, Excellent” Concert, Superior” Marching. Received charter for National Band and Orchestra Honor Society, 1937; Excellent,” Concert; Superior,” Marching, 1938 Contest. Much new equipment added in 1938. Superior, District Contest, 1939; Excellent, State Contest. Fifty members compose concert band; twenty in instrumental groups. Idaho High School Band MCCAMMON, IDAHO J. F. Andersen, Director Organized, September, 1936. Contest Record: First Division, Marching and Concert, 1936; First Division, Marching and Concert, 19371 National Contest, Third Division, Concert, 1937; National Contest, First Division, Marching, 1937; National Contest, First Division, Sight Reading. 1937; National Contest. Excellent, Concert, 1938; National Contest, Superior, Marching. 1938: National C ontest, Superior, Concert, 1939. Forty-six members in concert band. Logan High School Orchestra LOGAN, UTAH Capt. A. T. Henson, Director Contest Record: First Place, i930-'3i-’32-’33. Highlv Superior, i934 ,35-,3rt-’37-'38-,39 [?9J ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS First Row John' McFari.anf.......................Elko, Nev. E Flat Saxophone Arc 16; junior; fine chair one year; play clarinet; Saxophone Ensemble; athletics; History Club; Welfare Committee; State Solo Contest, “superior.” ’38. Expects to be a doctor. Mildred Mof.i.i........................Elko, Nev. Trombone Age 14; freshman; first chair one year; plays piano and clarinet; Clarinet Quaitet; Piano Duet; Brass Sextet. Plans to major in journalism and minor in music. VVili.iam Moell, Jr....................Elko, Nev. II Flat Saxophone Age 17; senior; five years on saxophone, and seven years on piano; fir? t chair five years; plays clarinet; basketball; annual staff; dramatics; DeMolay; Slate Piano Contest, excellent ” ’37; State Saxophone Contest, superior,” ’38, ’39; letter in basketball three years. Mii-O V. Price....................Elko, Nev. T uba Marguerite Sabai.a .... Elko, Nev. Cello Age 16; junior; first chair two years; String Quartet; History Club; junior play; majorette; Girls’ Athletic Oub. Pians to be a nurse. Bonnie Scott.........................Elko, Nev. Alio Age 15; junior; studied two and one-half years; plays ceilo and cymbals; Girls’ Trio; Mixed Quartet; yearbook staff: Girls’ Athletic Club; History Club; junior play. Plans to be a nurse. Second Row Norman Warren.....................Elko, Nev. Oboe Age 17; senior; first chair three months; played saxophone four years; bass clarinet one year; business man ager for yearbook; p re. idem of senior class; History Club; basketball; State Solo Contest, good” on saxo phone, ’38. Plans to be a cattle rancher. Ann Wilson........................Elko, Nev. Snare Drum Age 17; junior; first chair four years; plays tympam and bell lyre; Home Economics Club; State Solo Contest, superior, ’38. Plans to be a nurse. Shirley Wise......................Elko, Nev. AeeorJian Age 20; senior; first chair four years; play violin and guitar. Miciiolas Chaloka . . . Carteret, N. J. T rombone Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; student organ ization. Dorothy Connolly . . . Carteret, N. J. Oboe Age 16; senior; first chair two years; plays piano, clarinet, violin; Archery Club; school paper staff; French Club; student organization; Ath’etic Associa tion; State Solo Contest, fourth. ’38. ’39. National Solo Contest, fourth, ’39. Plan to be a supervisor of music. Edward Dzurilla . . . Carteret, N. J. Trombone Age 16; junior; first chair two years; Brass Sextet. Octet and Quartet; baseball; basketball; high school orchestra; student organization; Athletic Association; junior varsity letter in baseball; second place for quartet-mile run. Plans to enter business. Third Row Stephen Pistes .... Carteret, N. J. Baritone Age 15; sophomore; first chait one year; plays violin, sousaphone; Bras Octet; school orchestra; the Little Theater; Athletic Association; student organization. Plans to enter business. Victoria Gutowski . . . Carteret, N. J. Piceolo Age 16; junior; first chair two years; plays piano; Woodwind Quintet; school paper staff; Dramatic Club; student organization; Athletic Association; State Solo Contest, good.” ’37; representative to the Columbia Press Conference. Joseph Hiriak..........................Carteret, N. J. Clarinet Age 18; «ophomore; first chair two years; Clarinet Quartet; State Solo Contest, fourth, '38. ’39; National Solo Conte;t, fourth. ’39; student organization; Athletic Association. I.ksore Hopp.........................Carteret, N. J. French Horn Age 16; junior; first chair one year; student organization; Ath’etic Association; Little Theater. Emma Kish............................Carteret, N. J. Trumpet Age 17; senior; first chair one yeat; Trumpet Quartet and Brass Sextet; Archery Club; Athletic Association; student organization. Plans to enter business. Rosalie Kloss........................Carteret, N. J. T wirier Sophomore; has been twirling two years; plays piano; Twirling Ensemble. Fourth Row Stephen Kovacs .... Carteret, N. J. Somaphone Age 15; sophomore; firrt chair one year; plays violin; Bras Sextet. Octet; rtudent organization; Athletic Association. Plans to enter business. Robert Kubai.a .... Carteret, N. J. Saxophone Age 14; freshman; first chair one year; Woodwind S-xtet; student organization; Athletic Association; State Solo Contest, good. ’ ’37; excellent,” '38, '39. Plans to enter business. Arnold Lasker .... Carteret, N. J. Cornet Age 15; freshman; first chair one year; Biass Quartet; student organization; Athletic Association; District Solo Contest, ‘'good,” ’38; excellent,” 39. Plans to be a music teacher. Edna Mantie.............................Carteret, N. J. T wirier Age 18; senior; has been twirling one year; play piano; Twirling Ensemble; Little Theater Group; Athletic Association; student organization; new'p..per staff. Dorothy Overhoi.t . . . Carteret, N. J. Snare Drum Age 18; senior; first chait two years; student organization; Athletic Association; Little Theater. Plan to enter business. Joseph Pencoity .... Carteret, N. J. T rumpet Age 17; junior; first chair two years; student organization; Athletic Association. Fifth Row Sylvia Price........................Carteret, N. J. Euphonium Age 18; senior; first chair two years; student organiza-tion; Athletic Association; school paper staff. Francis Prokop .... Carteret, N. J. Banoon Age 16; junior; first chair three years; plays baritone Scotch bass drum, piano; Woodwind Quartet; Sextet; Octet; Latin Club; school paper staff; school orchestra; student organization; Athletic Association; State Solo Conieit. good. ’38. ’39; Star Scout. Plans to be a director of music. Stephanie Prywata . . . Carteret, N. J. Flute Majorette and Twirier) Age 18; senior; first chair two years; Woodwind Quin tet; Twirling Ememble; Little Theater; orchestra; student organization; Athletic Association; school peper staff. Alexander Sebok .... Carteret, N. J. Cornet Age 17; junior; firrt chair two years; Trumpet Quartet; Brass Sextet; Octet; choir; school orchestra; student patrol; student organization; Athletic Association; State Solo Contest, good. ’39. Plans to enter business. Stephen Szemcsak . . . Carteret, N. J. Drum Major Age 16; junior; plays violin, cornet, clarinet; Brass Sextet; Cornet Quartet; high school orchestra; high school chorus; Athletic Association; State Solo Contest, fourth. ’39. Plan to be a music teacher. Audrey Trustrum . . . Carteret, N. J. T wirier Senior; has studied three years; play piano; Twirling Ensemble. Sixth Row Helen Valko.........................Carteret, N. J. Metlophone Age 14; freshman; first chair one year; student organizations; Athletic Association. Erika Wui.f.........................Carteret, N. J. T wirier Senior; has been twirling three years; Twirling Ensemble. Frederic Bollenbach . . Elizabeth, N. J. Cornet Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays baritone; Brass Sextet: Cornet Trio; Band Club; Latin and Chemistry Cluh . Plan research in aeionautical engineering. Salvatore Casale . . . Elizabeth, N. J. Violin Age 18; junior; first chair one year; athletics; State Solo Contest, superior. ’39; National Solo Contest, “excellent. ’39. Plans to be a musician. David Cook.........................Elizabeth, N. J. Trombone and Drum Major Age 17; senior; plays baritone; Brass Sextet; trombone Quartet; baseball; track; Service league; holds gold pin for 120 words a minute in stenography. Plans to be a stenographer with music as a hobby. William Delaney . . . Elizabeth, N. J. Tuba Age 18; junior; first chair three years; Brass Sextet; sports; student organizations. Seventh Row Roy Fricke.........................Elizabeth, N. J. Balloon Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; plays saxophone. Herman Goldstein . . Elizabeth, N. J. Flute Age 17; sophomore; first chair one year; orchestra; Woodwind Ensemble; All City Band. Plans to he a printer. Rudy Kreutzer .... Elizabeth, N. J. Freneh Horn Age 17; senior; first chair three years; plays piano; Brass Sextet; Woodwind Quintet. Plans to be a musician. Fred Kuhi.mann . . . Elizabeth, N. J. B Flat Tuba Age 15; junior; first chair one semester; plays E flat bass and trumpet; Brass Ensembles; perfect attendance record in Junior High School. Plans to he a radio operator after finishing R. C. A. Institute. Constant Maffey . . . Elizabeth, N. J. Cornet Age 17; senior; first chair one year; Brass Sextet; Cornet Trio; orchestra; All-City Band. Plans to be a transport pilot. Karol Marcino .... Elizabeth, N. J. Baritone Age 16; junior; first chair one year; Brass Sextet; advanced Glee Club; All-City Band. Plan to be a music teacher. [61 j ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS First Row Lestfr Rosenthal . . . Elizabeth, N. J. Trombone Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays baritone; Bras Sextet; sophomore biology pnze for insect collection. Plans to be a pharmacist with music as a hobby. 11 kkbrk I ScilREIBER . . Elizabeth, N. J. Baritone Saxophone Age 17; senior; fust chair two years; tenor saxophone, piano, clarinet. Saxophone Quaitet; All City Band; Dramatic Club; Service Dague; D. A. R. award. Plans to be an electrical engineer. Salvatore Sorce .... Elizabeth, N. J. Vt oh Age 16; junior; first chair two years; play violin, has violin, drums, and guitar; honors in field of art. Plans to become an arranger and writer of music and have an orchestra of his own. Nanette E. Berger . . Floral Park, N. V. Snare Drum Scwanhaka High School Age 17; senior; first chair two years; advertising editor of the yearbook two successive years; Varsity Glee Club; Ticket Committee; Social Science Club; honor pin for work on yearbook; letter and certificate for Student Council. Plans to do secretarial work. Robert Dieckmann . Floral Park, N. Y. Flute Scwanhaka High School Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays in Columbia University Band; HofsCraw College Band; Long Island University Band; E. H. B. fraternity. Plans to he a chemical engineer. Daniel F. Early . . . Floral Park, N. Y. Tenor Saxophone Scwanhaka High School Age 18; senior; first chair four years; plays oboe; I.ong Island University Band; cross country run; sports man agei. Sr CO thl Row Marion Gilbride . . Floral Park, N. Y. Alto Saxophone Scwanhaka High School Age 18; senior; first chair one year; girls’ athletics; Ht-Y Club; Girls’ Service league; letter in athletics. Plans to be a physical education instructor. Jons Heebner . . . Floral Park, N. Y. Trombone Scwanhaka High School Age 18; senior; first chair one year; fencing team. Plans to be an electrical engineer. Eugene Wilbur Holm . Floral Park, N. Y. Baritone Scwanhaka High School Age 17; senior; first chair one year; plays trombone and bass violin. Plan to be a musician. Orro C. Krohn . . . Floral Park, X. Y. Clarinet Scwanhaka High School Age 17; senior; first chair one year; plays saxophone, piano; Noith Shore Symphony Orchestra; high school swing band; Debating Club; Hi-Y; Glee Club. Ruth McCarthy . . Floral Park, X. Y. 1'iola Scwanhaka High School Age 16; senior; plays violin and tympant. Plans to do secretarial work. Willard Weber .... Lowvilie, X. Y. Clarinet Age 15; junior; first chair two years; plays saxophone; Woodwind Trio; Clarinet Trio; Woodwind Quintet; manage! of football team; Radio Club; Dancing Club. District Solo Contest, good. '39. Plans to be an electrical engineer. Third Row Helen L. Hartley .... Lenoir, X. C. Afring Ban and Bell Lyre Age 18; senior; first chair two years; student publications. State Solo Contest, superior,” ’37, ’38, ’39. National Solo Contest, superior,” ’37; good.” ’39. National Honor Society; National Band and Orchestra Honor Society. Plan to attend college and take a business course. Charles Edward Haymaker, Lenoir, X. C. Comet Age 17; senior; first chair three years; Cornet Trio; Quartet; Brass Sextet; president of band; National Honor Society; Glee Club; National Band and Or chestta Honor Society. State Solo Contest, good, ‘38; superior, ’39. National Contest, superior, ‘39. Consistent honor student; scholarship to Culver Summer Naval School, ’39. Jake Hehn.....................Dickinson, N. D. String Bait Age 16; junior; first chaii three years; plays snare drum; String Ensemble; dance orchestra. Plans to be a professional musician. Robert Hiatt .... Dickinson, N. D. 'trombone Age 18; senior; first chair foui years; play baritone and piano; Brass Sextet; Trombone Quartet; dance orchestra. District Solo Contest, superior, ’38; highly superior, '39. State Solo Contest, “excellent.” ’39. Senior class play; basketball team; president of band; DeMolay. Plans to be an optometrist. Edwin Kralicek . . . Dickinson, X. D. Tenor Saxophone Age 18; senior; first chair two years; plays alto saxophone and baritone saxophone; Saxophone Quartet; dance orchestra: special recognition for airplane model (hobby). Plans to be an aeronautical engineer. Patsy Pulver .... Dickinson, X. D. Flute Age 12; first chair one year; Rule Trio. Fourth Row Jack M. Bruce .... Cleveland, Ohio Trumpet West High School Age 17; senior; first chair one semester; Brass Quintet; Projection Club; Dorian .Society; Beta Hi Y; District Solo Contest, “good. ’38; excellent.” ’39. Plans to have hi own band some day. Marjorie Colnon . . . Cleveland, Ohio Tymp.tm and Drumt West High School Age 17; senior; first chair three years; plays piano; Snare Drum Ensemble; Xlionian History Society; West High paper staff; Choral Club; girls’ volley ball team; Girls’ Friendship Club. District Solo Contest, “superior.” ’36; State Solo Contest, superior.” ’36. Plans to continue in music as an avocation. Don Dob ay.......................Cleveland, Ohio Bdttoon West High School Age 15; sophomore; first chair three years; plays bugle and piano; Dorian Literary .Society; Beta Hi-Y; Bur-bank Nature Study Club; French Club; wrestling squad. State Solo Contest, “superior, ’38, ’39. Eagle Scout; American Red Cro s Junior Life Saver. Aide to Crown Prince and Princes of Norway while in Cleveland. Carolene Fowler . . . Cleveland, Ohio Flute West High School Age 15; sophomore; first chair four years; Rute Quartet; Rutc Duet. Bob Kolthoff .... Cleveland, Ohio Trombone West High School Age 17; senior; first chair four month ; plays drums and xylophone; Drum Trio. Plans to be a musician. Ernest Kozar .... Cleveland, Ohio Vtohn West High School Age 17; senior; first chair one and one-half years; play bass; String Trio; Health Council; Pasteur Chemical Society. State Solo Contest, superior, ’39; National Contest, excellent,” ’39. Fifth Row James Maniscai.co . . . Cleveland, Ohio Clarinet We t High School Age 16; junior; first chaii one year; plays saxophone; Beta Hi Y. Dolores Xovak .... Cleveland, Ohio Clarinet West High School Age 16; senior; first chair one year; Clionian Society; Burbank Society; West High Players; Girl ' Athletic Association. Plans to be a teacher of chemistry. Jean Ryan..........................Cleveland, Ohio String Ban West High School Age 16; junior; first chair one semester; plays violin and piano; Girls’ Friendship Club; Choral Group; orchestra; honors for an art poster. Plan to be a music teacher. Louis W. CONRAD . . . Cleveland, Ohio Trombone Cleveland Heights High School. Age 18; senior; first chair two years; plays piano; Trombone Quartet; Brass Sextet; Ad Lib Club; Crescendo. State Conte t. superior,” ’40. Plans to continue in music. Roland Disinger . . . Cleveland, Ohio Tenor Saxophone Cleveland Heights High School Age 17; senior; first chair one year; plays clarinet, alto saxophone; Saxophone Quartet; Saxophone Sextet; Beta Hi-Y; yearbook staff. District Solo Contest, su perior, ’40. Jerry Gerson .... Cleveland, Ohio Trumpet Cleveland Heights High School Age 18; senior; first chair one year; drum major; plays drums and piano; Trumpet Quartet; Trio; Discussion Club; Peace Council; Bowling Club; Automobile Safe Driver ’ Club. District Solo Contest, good.” ’39; superior. 40. Plans to be a lumber merchant. Sixth Row Loren Glickman . . . Cleveland, Ohio Banoon Cleveland Heights High School Age 16; junior; first chair one year; plays piano, clan net; Woodwind Quintet; Violin, Olio, and Piano Trio; Oboe, Bassoon, and Piano Trio. State Solo Contest, “superior, '40. Plans to continue in music. Enid Huntley .... Cleveland, Ohio Piecoto Cleveland Heights High School Age 17; senior; first chair three years; plays flute; Flute Quaitet; Woodwind Trio; Woodwind Quintet; National Honor Society; Senior Literary Club; Student Council; business manager of Literary Magazine; honorable mention in Cleveland poetry contest. Plan to do secretarial work. Nancy Mae Idek . . . Cleveland, Ohio Flute Cleveland Height. High School Age 17; junior; first chair one year; plays piccolo, Bano, violin. Woodwind Quintet; Esperanto Club. istrict Solo Contest, “superior. ’39. State Solo Contest, excellent. ’39. Nancy wa elected one of the six best citizen in Junior High School; school paper staff in Junior High School; president of Junior High Assembly Council. Plans to continue the study cf music and hope to play professionally. Glenn M. Kastner . . Cleveland, Ohio Alto Clarinet Cleveland Heights High School Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays piano, B flat clarinet, alto saxophone; Clarinet Quartet; athletics; track letter; athletic award in Junior High School. State Solo Contest, superior.” ’40. Plan to be an electrical engineer. Richard Lepon .... Cleveland, Ohio Alto Saxophone Cleveland Heights High School Age 15; junior; fir.-t chair one year; play clarinet; Saxophone Sextet; Quartet. District Solo Contest, superior.” ’37. ’39. John W. Lewis .... Cleveland, Ohio F. Flat Tuba Cleveland Heights High School Age 17; senior; has studied three year ; plays string bass; Brass Sextet; yearbook staff. State Solo Context, “excellent. ’38; superior,” ’39. Plans to be an electrical engineer. Seventh Row Howard Lucas .... Cleveland, Ohio Ban Clarinet Cleveland Heights High School Age 16; junior; first chair one year; plays clarinet, tenor saxophone, piano; Mixed Clarinet Quartet; Woodwind Quintet; intramural sports. District Solo Contest. superior.” ’38; “excellent, ’38; “superior,” ’40. State Solo Contest, “tupenor.” ’38; excellent.” '39; superior.’’ ’40. Plans to become a professional musician. Ann J. McCormick . . Cleveland, Ohio Violin Cleveland Heights High School Age 15; sophomore; has studied nine years; plays French horn; i drum major; play piano: Brass Sextet; String Quartet; Horn Quartet; String Ensemble; athletics; clubs; debate State Solo Contest, “excellent.” ’36; “superior, ’37; good.” ’38; “superior, ’39. Scholarship to Brenau Academy. Gainesville. Ga. First of fifteen out of 2.000 girls chosen to represent largest high school in Ohio. All “A’s” in pupil scholastic Aptitude Text. Plans to continue in music with athletics a a hobby. Joseph Medai.ie .... Cleveland, Ohio French Horn Cleveland Heights High School Age 18; senior; first chair two years; Woodwind Quintet; Brass Quartet; Horn Quartet; Student Council; Boosters' Club; Dramatic Society; Biology Club. State Solo Contest, superior. '38, ’39. National Solo Contest, excellent.” ’38, ’39. President of Student Council; president Church Youth Group; Eagle Scout. Plan to teach music or go into business. Dorathy Nagei......................Cleveland, Ohio B Flat Clarinet Cleveland Heights High School Age 16; senior; first chair one year; plays piano; Woodwind Quintet; Mixed Clarinet Quartet. State Solo Contest, superior,” ’40. Phyllis Petro .... Cleveland, Ohio Piano Cleveland Heights High School Age 16; junior; has studied piano nine years; Solo Club; president of Junior Literary Club; Friendship Club; Honor Roll since entering school; competed in final sophomore speech context; highest rank of Camp Fire Girls. Howard Salavon . . . Cleveland, Ohio Oboe and F.nglnh Horn Cleveland Height H. S. Age 17; senior; first chair one year; plays saxophone and piano; Woodwind Quintet; Oboe and Bassoon and Piano Trio. State Solo Contest, “superior, ’39; excellent, '40. Plans to be a musician. [63] BAND John Marshall High School INSTRUMENTAL Ml SIC DEPARTMENT Mf.ri.e J. Isaac, Chairman A NEW ERA The Heights High School Band CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OHIO Ralph E. Rush, Director National Contest Record: Superior, 1933; Superior Marching, 1934; Excellent, Concert, 1934; Superior, 1936; Superior, 1938. September, 1929, was the beginning of a new period of development for the Marshall instrumental music department. At that time, Mr. Merle J. Isaac was assigned to Marshall as orchestra conductor. He went to work with an enthusiasm and determination that could not be denied. As conductor of the orchestra, Mr. Isaac originally had twenty-five students under his direction. He has seen the department grow, and has grown with it, until now as chairman of the instrumental music department he has more than 500 students under his direction. NEW TEACHERS ADDED Additional impetus was given the department in 1935 when Mr. Ralph C. Lewis was added to the faculty. A skillful teacher and player of string instruments, he has contributed much to the excellence of the string sections. He is also the teacher of the classes in music theory and harmony. Mr. Clifford P. I.illya was assigned as director of bands in •937 With wide experience as a teacher of bands as well as an arranger, composer, and adjudicator, Mr. Lillva was well prepared to lead the Marshall Concert Band to superior achievements. ADMINISTRATORS ASSIST During the past ten years Marshall has produced and maintained a symphony orchestra of the first rank, and in recent years a concert band of symphonic proportions has been developed. This progress has been made possible by the sympathetic understanding and inspiring leadership of Dr. Johnson, superintendent of schools. Miss Howe, director of music, and Mr. Beers, principal of the Marshall High School. CONTESTS One of the aims of music education is to further the appreciation of worthy-while music through participation. In achieving this end, the ratings awarded in competitions are secondary in importance. Nevertheless, Marshall students are proud of the tangible results shown below. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE ORCHESTRA IN COMPETITION FESTIVALS I 'nder the Direction of Merle J. Isaac Class A, Group I—1931—Chicago Contest—Second Place; 1932—Chicago Contest—Second Place; 1933—Chicago Contest— First Place; 1933—National Contest—First Division; 1935—Chicago Contest—Superior Rating; 1936—Chicago Contest—Superior Rating; 1937—Chicago Contest—Superior Rating; 1937 —National Contest—First Division; 1939—Chicago Contest—Superior Rating. ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE BAND IN COMPETITION FESTIVALS Harold II. Harter, Edith E. Layer, Faculty Managers Flutes Enid Huntley Nancy Mac Idcn John Buckley Morris Pitts Maridccn Visscher Betty Maynard Dorothy Lansing Adelaide Rubin •Iona Caldwell •Patty Fraser Piccolos Joseph Colgrove John Buckley Oboes Howard Salavon Doris Bottle •Richard Fishel English Horn Howard Salavon A Ito dor intis Glenn Kastner Wilbert Bottle Norman Falcovich Allan Mishne B u 1 Clarinets Bob Btuhm Howard Lucas Sam Jaffe Louise Small Bassoons Loren Glickman Jim West •Mary Kay Hruby •Nancy Bottle Alto Saxophones Richard Lepon Iwiwrence Marshall Charles Christiansen •John Gustafson Jim Sheedy Howard Larsen •John Kupka •Herbert Wagner Fleugelhornt Don Wolfe Ralph Shogren •Bob Kautz Alto Horns Robert Korach •Dorothy Whitchouse French Horns Joseph Mcdalie Paul Gorrctta Bob Foukal Sanford Gale Richard Barnes Mary Lou Strmhilber Jeannette McCoimick Hazel Taylor •Stanley Maxwell Tromboniums •Betty Geisheimer •William Boyd Trombones Louis Conrad Kenneth Young Norma Fey Tom Green Walter Kehres Richard Reece Bill Galberach Dan Baker Eh Clarinet Tenor Saxophones Roland Disinger Arthur Wittmer Bast Trombones Walther Wefel Jesse Stevens Marcene Conrad bb Clarinets •Bob Licht Marvin Weinstein Bob Gourley Dorathy Nagel Baritone Saxophone Norman Smith Louis juliano Frank Hofstatter Baritones Stanley Weissberg Jack Heckman Stanley Zwick Bass Saxophone Kenneth Parsley Donald Geiger Norman Angart •Richard Rentsch Marilyn Costello William Stewart String Bass Euphoniums Herbert Adelstein Bob Reinberger Charles Bennett Edward Fritz •Bert Hanna Robert Nelson George I-inzel Gail Dearth Martha Church Cornets Milton Gellin Richard Weiskopf Eb Tubas Arnold Ruxin Jack Larson John Lewis Harvey Morgan Alice Rubin Grace Pfeil Alice Haak Allan Unger Robert King Maurice Lebensburger Alan David •Jack Dalton Jerry Epstein Richard Goulder Katherine Bowers Mary Landis B Bb Tubas Donald Mader Ralph Wefel Wayne Barrett Bill Reinberger Marjorie Greenberger lames Scone Richard Burdett Douglas Moore Hugh Spencer Trumpets Douglas Clark Elise Hollander Arlene Smith •Al Traubenberg Jane Nelson Jerry Gerson Harriet Powell Robert Kehres Tympani John Martin Clyde Hall Roger Secrest Percussion Richard Dunkle Cushing Greene Al Bushman •Carl Johnson •Chuck Linsz •Students selected from the Cadet Band to augment the Concert Band on this program. The Cleveland Heights High School Symphony Orchestra CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OHIO Vnder the Direction of Clifford P. I.illya Ralph E. Rush, Director Class A, Group II—1937—Chicago Contest—Superior Rating; 1938—Chicago Contest—Superior Rating. Class A, Group I—1939—Chicago Contest—Superior Rating. National Contest Record: Superior, 1935; Superior, 1937; Superior, 1939. Henry Clay High School Band LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY Chester Travetstead, Director This is one of Kentucky’s most outstanding high school bands and musical units. They participate in all school and community activities and enjoy a reputation unsurpassed wherever they perform. Caldwell High School Band CALDWELL, TEXAS J. E. King, Jr., Director Has been for years one of the most outstanding high school bands in Texas. A thoroughly musical organization and a marching unit unsurpassed. Has “Superior contest ratings for vears. [65] ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS First Row Ei.aine Sutin .... Cleveland, Ohio Violin Cleveland Heights High School Age 16; junior; first chan one semester; plays piano and percussion; “Heights Players” (dramatics); staff of school paper; the “Crest” (literary magazine). District Solo Contest, “superior,” ’39; National Solo Contest, “excellent,” '39. French play judged best of entries in Cleveland-wide contest; National Junior Honor Society; member of Cleveland Philharmonic (E. Carl Grossman, conductor); String Quartet and Trios with member of this orchestra; composed of serious-minded students from 18 to 25. First rating in Greater Cleveland Solo Contest, '40. Marvin Weinstein . . Cleveland, Ohio li Flat Clarinet Cleveland Heights High School Age 16; senior; first chair one year; Clarinet Quattct; State Solo Contest, “superior,” ’40. Richard Weiskopf . . . Cleveland, Ohio Cornet Cleveland Heights High School Age 17; senior; first chair two years. State Solo Con test, “superior,” '37, '38; “excellent,” '39. Plans to be a business executive. Arthur L. Wittmer . . Cleveland, Ohio E Flat Clarinet Cleveland Heights High School Age 17; senior; first chair two year ; play B flat clarinet and string bass; Crescendo Club; Ad I.ib Club. State Solo Contest, “superior, '39; National Solo Contest, “good,” '39. Plans to be a mechanical engineer. Fred Ani.iker......................................Akron, Ohio Alto Garfield High School Age 18; senior; first chair two years; plays violin; Rifle Team (county champion for 1939); second in State Junior Rifle Shooting. '39; record high score for Summit County Junior Rifle I-eague. Plan to be a dentist. Clifford I.eon Davis . . . Akron, Ohio Flute Garfield High School Age 17; senior; first chair four years; plays piccolo and clarinet; school paper staff; played in inter high school band and orchestra. Akron. Ohio. All-Ohio Boys' Band, 1938-’39; International Soap Box Derby Band, Akron, Ohio. Second Row Constance Hali.......................Akron, Ohio Piano and Drum Major Garfield High School Age 17; senior; has studied five years; head drum major three years; National Honor Society; Girl Re-selves; I.atin Club; Symphonic Choir. District Solo Contest, excellent” on piano, '39. Plans to be a concert pianist. Bessie Mitseff.......................Akron, Ohio Violin Garfield High School Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays piano; National Honor Society; District Solo Contest, “excellent,” '39. Plan to be a music supervisor. William Henry Andrie . Ravena, Ohio Snare Drum Age 16; junior; first chair three years; plays tympani, bells, traps; football. Plans to be a musician. William A. Collins • . . Ravena, Ohio fill Flat fiaii Age 17; senior; first chair three years; plays bast violin; Bra � Quartet; Pep Band. District Solo Contest, “superior,” '40; member of All-State Band in 1938-'39. student conductor. Plan to be a public school music teacher. Dorothy Cook...............Ravena, Ohio Saxophone Age 18; senior; first chair one year; plays piano. Plan to do commercial work. Millicent Fletcher . . . Ravena, Ohio Saxophone Age 17; junior; first chair three years; plays piano and organ; orchestra; Pep Band; Dramatic Club; Gym Leaders. District Solo Contest, “excellent, '38. Plan to continue the study of music. Third Row Donald E. Hursell . . . Ravena, Ohio Trombone Age 17; junior; first chair one year; plays baritone, alto, trumpet, French horn. Ohio All State Band; dance band. District Solo Contest, superior, ’40. Plans to continue the study of music. Katiieryn Mae Quillen Ravena, Ohio Flute Age 17; senior; first chair live years; Flute Quartet; Girl Rr-erve ; Choir; Pep Band. District Solo Contest, “excellent.” '38; “good. ’39. Plans to be a nurse. Jack A. Wood....................Ravena, Ohio Trumpet Age 17; senior; first chan one year; plays piano; Hi-Y; Dramatic Club; Speech Club; Thespians; athletic . District Solo Contest, “superior. '39; State Solo Contest, “superior, '39; National Solo Contest, “superior,” '39. Junior Kiwanian. Plans to study medicine. Paul Wilson.....................Ravena, Ohio French Horn Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; plays piano; debate. Frankie Andrews . . Comanche, Okla. Clarinet Age 16; lumor; first chair one year; plays piano; Clarinet Ensemble; National Honor Society; State Honor Society; New Writer Club; Reader and Speakers Club; six-year perfect attendance certificate; captain of band. 1939’40. Plans to continue in music or business. Jo Beryl Brown . . . Comanche, Okla. Alto Saxophone Age 17; junior; first chair four years; plays piano and clarinet; Saxophone Trio; State Honor Society; Debate Society. District Solo Contest, “excellent.” ’39. Plans to be a concert pianist. Fourth Row Eldon Eugene Bounds . Comanche, Okla. Ban Age 17; junior; first chair two years; Brass Sextet; District Solo Contest, “superior.” '39; State Contest, “superior.” ’39; National Solo Contest, “superior.” '39 Plans to be a musical director. Tx)is Patricia Lynch . . Comanche, Okla. Trombone Age 18; senior; first chair two years; plays baritone; Brass Sextet and Quartet; News Writers Club; Readers and Speakers Club; honors in 4-H Club work. Plans to be a home economics or music teacher. John Owen Percy . . Comanche, Okla. Oboe Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays violin, snare drum, mellophonc; Woodwind Trio; National Honor Society; State Honor Society; One-Act Play Club. Plans to study medicine. James IIfrbfrt Roberson . Comanche, Okla. Baritone Age 17; senior; first chair five years; plays trombone; Bras Sextet and Quartet; News Writers Club; Boys' Glee Club. District Solo Contest, excellent, '39. Plan to be a music teacher. Marian Southerland . Comanche, Okla. Flute Age 15; junior; first chair two year ; New Writer Club; State Honor Society; One-Act Play Club. Roy Williams, Jr. . . Comanche, Okla. Cornet Age 18; senior; first chair one year; Brass Ensemble. Plans to be an aviatoe. Fifth Row Dorothy Jean Brandon . Shidler, Okla. Bassoon Age 14; freshman; first chair one semester; Woodwind Choir; play drums and piano; C. C. Club; Rainbow Girls. John Robert Connell . . Shidler, Okla. Drum i Age 17; senior; first chair one year; play tympani. Plans to be an engineer. Paul Davis..........................Shidler, Okla. Trombone Age 16; junior; first chair two years; athletics; De-Molay; president junior class; Student Council. District Solo Contest, “excellent, '39; Tn State Solo Contest, “superior.” ’39. First -quad of basketball team. C. W. Germany .... Shidler, Okla. Cornet First chair one year. Tri-State Contest, “superior, '39; District Solo Contest, excellent, '39. Plans to be a musician. Phil Germany............................Shidler, Okla. Sousaphone Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; plays mellophonc; Brass Sextet. District Solo Contest, “ex- cellent, 39; State Solo Contest, “excellent. '39. Richard Higgins .... Shidler, Okla. Saxophone Age 17; senior; studied five years; plays trombone and clarinet; dramatics; Student Council; DeMolay; president of senior class. Tri State Contest, excellent,” 38. '39; District Contest, “excellent.” '38. '39. Plant to be a chemist. Sixth Row Betiie Ann Johnson . . Shidler, Okla. Flute Age 14; sophomore; first chair one year. Plans to be an artist. Sybil Jennings........................Shidler, Okla. Oboe Age 14; freshman: fint chair one year; Woodwind Choir; athletics; C. C. Qub; girls basketball team. Plans to be a school teacher. Imogens LaRue .... Shidler, Okla. Clarinet Age 16; junior; first chair two year ; plays piano; Clarinet Quartet. District Solo Contest, “excellent. '39. Captain of basketball team, '39. Plans to be a musician. Lawrence Nelson .... Shidler, Okla. Baritone Age 15; sophomore; first chair one semester; play cornet; Brass Ensemble; basketball; Boy Scout. James Smart...........................Shidler, Okla. French Horn Age 16; junior; first chair three years; Bras Sextet; DeMolay; Tri State Contest, excellent.” ’37. Plan to be a lawyer. Shirley Baldwin .... Eugene, Ore. Clarinet Age 16; junior; first chair seven year ; Clarinet Trio; Quartet: State Solo Contest, “superior,” '37. '38; National Solo Contest, superior.” ’38; excellent,” ’39. Plans to continue in music. Seventh Row Maurice Childs......................Eugene, Ore. Bass Clarinet Age 17; junior; first chair one year; plays B flat clarinet; Clarinet Quartet. Vera Fair...........................Eugene, Ore. Flute Age 15; first chair four years; plays piccolo and piano. State Solo Contest, “superior. '38; National Solo Contest, good,” ’38. Kennard Hogan .... Eugene, Ore. French Horn Age 17; junior; track; Bras Sextet. JOHN Kienzle....................Eugene, Ore. Trombone Age 16; junior; first chair six years; Little German Band; Camera Club; church paper staff; State Solo Contest, “good,” '36; “excellent, '37. Plans to be a teacher. La Verne Lamb...................Eugene, Ore. Oboe Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; alto saxophone; Woodwind Trio. Margaret Mickei.son . . . Eugene, Ore. Saxophone Age 17; junior; first chair four years; plays piano and clarinet. State Solo Contest, “superior,” '38. ’39. National Solo Contert, “excellent,” ‘38. '39. [67 ) ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS First Row Lorraine Mason- .... Eugene, Ore. Banoon Ag t 16; junior; first chair one year; plays piano, clarinet; Woodwind Trio. William Buckley . . . Shamokin, Pa. Baritone Age 16; junior; firri chair five years; plays trombone and piano; Brass Quartet; German Band; Trombone Chou; Hi-Y Club; basketball; Omicron Pi Sigma. Plans to be a civil engineer. I.amar T. Grow .... Shamokin, Pa. French Horn Age 16; junior; first chair four years; plays violin, banjo, mandolin; French Horn Quartet; Woodwind Quintet; secretary of Junior Class. Plans to be a member of the U. S. Marine Band. Ollie C. Kroh........................Shamokin, Pa. Clarinet Age 16; junior; first chan thtee years; plays alto saxophone; orchestra; Shamokin Town Band. Reynolds Marquette . . Shamokin, Pa. Cornet Age 15; sophomore; firrt chair one year; Cornet Trio; basketball; baseball; orchestra; first honors six successive years in literary work; varsity basketball letter in sophomore year. Plans to teach music. Robert Marquette . . . Shamokin, Pa. BB Flat Ban Age 17; senior; first chair two yearr; plays violin; German Band; -chool orchestra; baseball; dance band. Plans to be professional musician. Set and Row George Smith........................Shamokin, Pa. Saxophone Age 17; senior; firrt chair two years; plays clarinet; Saxophone Quartet; dance orchestra; school magazine staff; Hi Y Club. Hans to attend the U. S. Military Academy. Robert M. TrOxell . . . Shamokin, Pa. Trombone Age 16; junior; first chair one and one-half years; Blays baritone and piano; Trombone Trio and German and; basketball; Hi-Y. Plans to study medicine or aviation. Daniel Yonkovig .... Shamokin, Pa. E Flat Clarinet Age 15; junior; firr.t chair six years; plays B flat clarinet. saxophone and piano; German Band; Hi-Y; basketball; Junior Class play; medal for rifle shooting; first honor student in eighth grade. Walter Gallagher . Willow Grove, Pa. Clarinet Upper Moreland High School Age 15; first chair one year; plays saxophone; Woodwind Quintet. Plans to study medicine. Charles F. Payne . Willow Grove, Pa. Trombone Upper Moreland High School Age 16; junior; first chair three years; plays baritone; Trombone Quartet; school plays; District Solo Contest, second. '36, first. '37, '38. ’59. National Solo Con tert. superior,” '39; honor student; librarian of band; treasurer of band. 1938-’39; vice-president of band. 1939 '40; student conductor of band. 1939-’40; soloist All-State Orchertra, '40. Plan a business career. Virginia K. Stauffer . Willow Grove, Pa. Clarinet Upper Moreland High School Age 17; senior; first chair one year. Plans to study beauty culture. Third Row Maryi.ee Deyarmon . . Brownsville, Pa. Flute Age 16; first chair one year; plays piccolo and piano; Tri Hi-Y; Rifle Club; Girl Scouts; Junior Choir; Bat Ball Team.” James Davidson . . . Brownsville, Pa. Trombone Band and orchestra. Wanda Donah .... Brownsville, Pa. Violin Age 16; sophomore; fiist chair one year; String Quartet; Choral Club. Plans to be a musician. George Higginbotham . Brownsville, Pa. Baritone Age 17; sophomore; first chair one year; Bran Sextet Plans to be a commercial transport aviator. Bernadine Enfield . . Brownsville, Pa. Banoon Age 17; junior; first chair one year; plays clarinet; Woodwind Quintet; band and orchestra; Girl Scout. Plans to be a music teacher. I.ois Grueser.......................Brownsville, Pa. Piano Age 17; senior; first chair two years; orchestra; Tri-Hi-Y; yearbook staff; Thespians Society; Library Club; Girls’ Ensemble; Girls’ Chorus. Fourth Row Velda Hartman . . . Brownsville, Pa. Ban Clarinet Age 18; senior; first chair three years; plays piano, B Hat clarinet; Clarinet Quartet; band and orchestra; Tri-Hi-Y; Student Council; History Club. Bernard Roberts . . . Brownsville, Pa. A llo Saxophone Age 16; sophomore; first chair one year; football. Plans to be an aviation mechanic. Martha Jane Atwell . Grove City, Pa. Oboe and Englnh Horn Fust chair one year; Woodwind Quintet. Robert Butler .... Grove City, Pa. Clarinet Senior; first chair (second section) four years; Clarinet Quartet; Chorus; yearbook staff; president of Hi Y. Plans to study engineering. Donald Lester .... Grove City, Pa. Banoon Age 14; junior; first chair three years; plays piano, saxophone, clarinet; public speaking; Science Club; Chorus; State Solo Contest, good, '39. Plans to enter the U. S. Navy B� nd. Mildred Dight .... Grove City, Pa. Drum Major Age 17; junior. Fifth Row Don Gregg..........................Grove City, Pa. Cornet Age 17; senior; first chair four years; Bras Sextet; Cornet Trio; das athletics; Hi-Y Club; petfect at tendance record for eight years; band captain, 1939-’40. Plans to continue the study of music. Harold C. Millsop . . . Grove City, Pa. Baritone Age 16; senior; first chair fout years; plays piano; Brars Sextet; sports editor for school paper; football; basketball. James Moon.......................Grove City, Pa. Twirling Drum Major Age 16; sophomore. Clifford N. Osburn . . Grove City, Pa. E Flat Ban Age 17; junior; firrt chair three years; Brass Sextet. Plans to be mortician. Kenneth Pearson . . . Grove City, Pa. Cornet Age 16; junior; first chair four years; Brass Sextet; Brass Quartet; Cornet Tno; Chorus; Hi-Y; wrestling; class basketball. Plans to be an aeronautical engineer. John Place..........................Grove City, Pa. Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair three year (solo section); Woodwind Quintet; District Solo Contest, excellent.” ’39. Plans to enter priesthood. Sixth Row Kenneth Sbfton . . . Grove City, Pa. Drum Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; plays tympani and belis; State Solo Contest, excellent,” '39; National Contest, auperior,” ’39. Plans to play in the Navy Band or symphonic organization. James Argenti..........................Republic, Pa. Trombone Age 17; senior; first chair three years; Brass Sextet; Brass Quaitet; vice-president of Hi-Y; Social Club. Plans to be an aeronautical engineer. Tony Bartyczak .... Republic, Pa. Alto Saxophone Age 17; senior; first chair three years; plays clarinet; Clarinet Quartet; basketball District Solo Contest, excellent.’ ’39. Plans to be an orchestra leader. Albert Baldori...............................Republic, Pa. Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair four years; plays alto saxophone and accordian; Clarinet Quartet; Hi-Y; District Solo Contest superior,” '37, '38, ’39. Plans to be orchestra leader. William Drezznak . . . Republic, Pa. BB Flat Souiaphone Age 16; sophomore; first chair two years; plays violin, drums, piano; Bras Sextet; Brass Quartet; Instrumental Ensemble. Distiict Solo Contest, superior, 39; State Contest, superior. '39; National Contest, superior. '39. Plans to be an orchestra leader. Roy King..............................Republic, Pa. Corner Age 17; junior; first chair two years; Brass Sextet; Cornet Trio; Brass Quartet. Plans to be a civil engineer. Seventh Row Ernest Manley.....................Republic, Pa. French Horn Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; plays alto horn; Brass Sextet. District Solo Contest, “supeuor,” ’39. Plans to be an orchestra director. Glenn Shipley.....................Republic, Pa. Baritone Age 16; senior; first chair three years; plays piano, cornet; Brass Sextet; Brass Quaitet; Hi-Y; basketball team Varsity Club; Safety Club. District Solo Contest. good. '37. ’38. ’39. Honor Roll. Plans to be a metallurgist. Vernon Gii.e............................Huron, S. D. French Horn Age 16; senior; first chair five years; plays trumpet and percussions; Pep Band; Brass Quartet; Select Orchestra; Municipal Band; school plays. District Solo Contest, superior,” ’37. '38; State Solo Contest, excellent, 37. superior. '38; National Contest, good. '38. Plans to follow a music career. Merle Gitchei....................Huron, S. D. Corner Age 15; rophomore; first chair two and onr-half years; P.p Band; City Band; Brass Quartet; Honor Roll. Plans to be a meteorologist. Randall Lampe....................Huron, S. 1). Baritone Age 16; junior; first chair two years: plays piano and peicussion instruments; Pep Band; small select orchestra; Municipal Band; debate; school plays; Glee Club. Plan to teach public school music and be a director. Marie LaCraft....................Huron, S. D. Flute Age 14; freshman; first chair three years; select orchestra; member of the A Club. [69] DICKINSON HIGH SCHOOL BAND TIB I |[r ||ljl i « “ %dhrftl h i « ’ HIM HIHHB ■■ BAND Great Falls High School Band GREAT FALLS, MONTANA THE BAND Charles A. Richards, Director One of Montana’s outstanding organizations with a membership of eighty-five. A flashy marching unit which performs both on the football field and in-doors at the basketball games, using tire latest in electrical equipment in the form of batons and uniform lights for its intricate maneuvers. Five twirlers and a drum major lead the organization on all street and field parades. In the spring of the year the band also does considerable concert work, including many Class A numbers in its repertoire. Although entering no competitions, the band has an enviable record throughout the state for its musical leadership. Its present director, Charles A. Richards, has the double distinction of being one of the state’s” best band men and the organizer of the first boy’s band in the city of Great Falls. THE ORCHESTRA F.. Lawrence Barr, Director The orchestra of seventy-five members is also known as one of Montana’s best. Its yearly repertoire, including many Class A selections, is presented at local concerts and over the radio. An inner I.ittle Symphony of thirty-five members makes annual trips to other cities, presenting complete concert programs from numbers worked on by the orchestra as a whole and additional special selections. Its traveling program for this year includes Marche Slave, Unfinished Symphony, The Moldau, Moskow-ski's Spanish Dances, Adagio Pathetique, Finlandia, Celecte Aida, Victor Herbert Favorites, Waltz, Tales From Vienna Woods. Members of the orchestra also take part in many small ensemble activities. Director of the orchestra and head of the high school’s extensive vocal and instrumental music program is Mr. E. Lawrence Barr, a graduate of Northwestern University School of Music and former supervisor of music and director of the first place winning high school band of Columbus, Wisconsin. Players from both the orchestra and band have received music scholarships at leading universities. Byrd High School Band SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA Mr. Dwicht C. Davis, Director Attended the following colleges: Kansas State Teachers College, Pittsburg; American Conservatory of Music, Chicago. Illinois; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; National Music Camp, Interlochen, Michigan; Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge. He possesses unusual powers of leadership and has the knack and ability to inspire his students with the desire to learn and with the willingness to pay tire price for success by diligent study to practice. He is thoroughly cooperative in all that is finest and best in the band, the school, and the community. Under the fine leadership of Mr. Davis, Byrd High School Music Department has won many honors. 937. Byrd High School Band, Third Division, State Band Contest, Monroe, Louisiana. 1938, Byrd High School Band, First Division, State Band Contest, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Byrd High School Orchestra, First Division, State Orchestra Contest, Natchitoches, Louisiana. 1939, Byrd High School A” Band, First Division, State Band Contest, Shreveport, Louisiana. First Division National Regional Band Contest, Little Rock, Arkansas. Byrd High School B” Band, First Division, State Band Contest at Shreveport, Louisiana. Byrd High School Orchestra, First Division, State Orchestra Contest, Natchitoches, Louisiana. Dickinson High School Band Dickinson, North Dakota II. W. Dodd, Director Reading left to right, Back Row. (standing): Josephine Naldolski, Lowell Brown. Patrick Reardon. I.awton Osborn, snare drums; Robert Erdahl, bass drum; Helen Freed, cymbals; Marian Brandenburg. Eloise Hudson. Richard Johnson. Harlrn I rsen, cornets; Billy Walters. Vernon Summers. Jake Nehn. string bass; Charlotte Parker. Dwight Chernasek. John Picton, Stanley Van Drashek. Betty Jones. Louise Zander. Second Row: Duane Knapp. Allan Ware. Warren Chernasek, Neil Skinner, Eleanor Wolf, William McKenzie Donald Hallowell. clarinets; Fred Turner. Roland Johnson. Irving Gerlich. Robert Hudson. Robert Hiatt, Norman Ordahl. Front Row: Ralph Chapin, John Barbeau. James Woodward, Keith Foster, Edwin Kralecek, Fred Badmger. Bert Burda. Ruth Plammann, Bernadine Appledoin, Margaret M. Meier. Norma Gacbe. Charles Uecker. Sam Thompson. Gervase Gauer, Harley Harris, Marie Aberson, Jean Aberson. Patsy Pulver. Standing in front of ilage: Harold W. Dodd. Rose Stradinger, Martha Mae Tintera, June Burda, Eleanor Miklautsch. This present band was reorganized two years ago under the direction of its present leader. The enclosed article is typical of the accounts of our progress. Not having a marching contest in this state, officially we do not have a rating, but after our appearance at Bismarck (state capitol) last summer in connection with State Jubilee Celebration, we were spoken of and referred to as one of the best (if not the most outstanding) marching and concert bands in the state. Of course, that means high school band. We are ready at any time to maintain and defend that statement. Even though there is a city band under a different directorship, the people of the town have seen fit to maintain the high school band and its director through the summer months to perform for conventions and other attractions beside carrying on a full music activity program. Red Oak High School Band RED OAK, IOWA George T. Bennett, Director In the fall of 1935, Mr. George T. Bennett accepted a position in Red Oak, Iowa, as director of instrumental music. In April, 1936, the band entered the District Marching Contest and won a superior rating. In May, it entered the State Marching Contest, and won a superior rating. Enthusiasm waxed high in the little Iowa town and immediately the Chamber of Commerce and American Legion put on a drive to send the band to the National Contest at Cleveland and the group was soon on its way to the National Contest. Red Oak is a B Class school and entered in its own division. Let the inspired reporter of the Cleveland Plain Dealer tell you the results: It remained for a Class B school to bring the house down in a mighty roar. 'This was the aggregation from the Red Oak, Iowa, high school, which came all the way to Cleveland to compete in the marching division of the National Contest. Marching twice as cockily, and seemingly twice as snappily as most of the larger bands, the Red Oak unit broke into ‘Ioway’ in the midst of an intricate maneuver, and the roar of the crowd almost drowned out the music.” After this Division 1 rating, the entire band was given an educational tour of Chicago. Early in 1937, the service organization began plans for a trip to the first Regional National Contest at Jackson, Mississippi. The hospitality of the South and the courteous reception given the entire delegation will always be remembered as one of the real thrills of contests. The band again placed in Division I, Class B, and again the Red Oak Chamber of Commerce sponsored an educational tour of New Orleans as a reward. In 1938, plans were made to enter Region 9, National Contest, at Omaha, Nebraska, this time in Class A. For the third time the band received a Division I rating. As a reward the band was given a two-day trip to the Iowa State Fair. In 1939, the Parents Organization began plans to send the Red Oak bandsmen to the Regional National Contest at Colorado Springs. The band again entered (Mass A and for the fourth consecutive time won a Division I rating. As a reward both band and supporters were given a trip in the mountains at Colorado Springs and a tour of Denver together with sightseeing trips. In the same year, it won first over all of the Golden Spike Contest, Omaha, Nebraska, the premier showing of the moving picture Union Pacific.” [71] ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS First Row Maxine Teuber........................Huron, S. D. Violin Age 17; senior; lint chair four yrar ; plays piano; Violin Qua.t.t; select oichcstta; Glee Club; Student Council. Di. (net Solo Contest, “excellent.” '37. Was one of seniors receiving Musician’s Award. Plans to continue the study of music in college. James Trf.nerry......................Huron, S. I). Dan Horn and bon Violin Age 17; senior; first chair two years (in band); orchestra four years; Pep Hand; select orchertra; Municipal Band; school paper rtaff; Senior Musician's Award; Honor Roll. Plans to be an automotive engineer. Mary Jo Snow.........................Huron, S. I). Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair two years; Pep Band; select orchestra; Reed Choir; Glee Club; Student Council; Senior Musicianship Award. Plans to be a munc teacher. Don Siiaw............................Huron, S. D. Trombone First chair two years; plays baritone; Pep Band; danre orchestra; Biass Quartet; City Band; Glee Club; athletics, student publications. Plans to lead a dance band. Marl Shanahan .... Huron, S. D. Drum i Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays violin; dance orchestra; Pep Band. Plans to play in a dance orchestra. La Velle Blanchard . St. Lawrence, S. D. Trombone Sophomore; first chair three years; plays piano, violin, baritone; Brass Sextet; Trombone Quartet; Instrumental Trio; declamation; oratory; Glee Club; operetta; first place in State Declamation Contest; second rating in State Y. C. L. Contest. 1934. District Solo Contest, “superior.” 39. Plans to be a mu ic instructor. Second Row Margery Bruns ... St. Lawrence, S. D. Cornet Sophomore; fust chair one year; plays alto horn; Brass Sextet; Tiumpet Quartet; physical education; Vocal Trio; Girls’ Glee C.ub; Mixed Choi us; operetta. Althea Ross .... St. Lawrence, S. I). French Horn Sophomore; first chair three years: plays cornet and piano; Woodwind Quintet; Brass Sextet; Girls’ Glee Club; Mixed Chorus; Church Choir; operetta. District Solo Contest. “superior.” ’39; State Contest, “good,” ’39. President of Sophomore Class; first place in State Speaking Contest. Plans to be a home economics teacher. Warren Stf.ciiman St. Lawrence, S. D. Clarinet Senior; first chair four years; plays saxophone; Woodwind Quintet; Clarinet Quartet; athletics; dramatics. District Solo Contest, “superior.” '36; “excellent.” ’37; superior,” 38. State Solo Contest, “good,” ’36; “excellent.” ’38. Valedictorian. Plans to major in chemistry and minor in music. Kucfne Cain .... Brownsville, Tenn. Drum Major Ag- 16; sophomore; studied eighteen months; plays saxophone. State Solo Contest, “superior.” ’39. Ida Jewell English . Brownsville, Tenn. Clarinet Age 16; junior; firrt chair three year?; State Solo Con test, “superior,” 39. Patsy Ragland . . . Brownsville, Tenn. Marimba Age 12; seventh grade; first chair two years; plays piano and trumpet; athletics. State Solo Contest, superior.” ’39; “excellent” rating in State Contest for past three years on piano. Third Row Jimmy Garvin Chastain . Columbia, Tenn. bauoon Columbia Military Academy Jimmy is from Jackson. Mississippi; played bassoon five years in Central High School Band, Jackson, Mississippi. Mississippi State Solo Contest, “superior.” ’39 Plays excellent bassoon; valuable member of conceit band at Columbia Military Academy. William C. Davis, Jr. . . Columbia, Tenn. French Horn Columbia Military Academy From Cookeville. Tennessee; sta:ted cornet in Cocke-ville Boys’ Band; changed to horn in ’38. Scholarship Pin group for two years; sharpshooters’ medal. ’39; sergeant bugler. ’40. Kenneth Reed Dodge . . Columbia, Tenn. String Ban and bb Flat ban. Columbia Military Acad. From East Cleveland. Ohio. Stalled music course Kirk Junior High School, ’35; two years a member of Shaw High School Band. Cleveland, Ohio; member of Brass Sextet placing “superior” State and National Contest, ’38. Fencing, swimming; was member of teams at Shaw High School, Cleveland. Scholarship Pin group at C. M. A., '38-’40. Band and orchestra at C. M. A. John Robert Hartley . Columbia, Tenn. Drumi Columbia Military’ Academy From Miami. Florida; played since '29; started in Drum and Bugle Corps; played with Miami EdFon High Band. Plays all percussion instruments. Entered C M. A. ’38; Scholarship Pin group both years; played varsity football both years; platoon sergeant. ’40. H. F.. Katterjohn, Jr. . Columbia, Tenn. Trombone Columbia Military Academy From Paducah, Kentucky; studied trombone six years; member of Tilghman High School Band and Orchestra, Paducah. Was member of Brass Quartet rating “su- perior,” 37, 38. ’39; Louisville, Kentucky. Southern Music Teachers. 39 Conference first chair trombonist. First chair baritone C. M. A. Band, ’39-’40. David Philip Lehman . Columbia, Tenn. Trombone Columbia Military Academy From Niagara Falls. New York. Played in Cannelton High School Band. Cannelton, Indiana, for two years; rated “excellent” State Solo Contest two years. Entered C. M. A. Band. ’38. Studied under Mrs. H. E. Nutt, Chicago. Scholarship Pin group two years; plays trombone in dance orchestra; Cadet Cor- poral, ’40. Four lit Row James A. Mari indale . Columbia, Tenn. •’ ute and Piccolo Columbia Military Academy From Cambridge City Indiana. Was member of prize-winntng Woodwind Quintet three years; sportsmanship award in basketball, ’40. Scholarship Pin group; plays in dance orchestra. Robert L. Petty, III . . Columbia, Tenn. Clarinet and Saxophone Columbia Military Academy Started music at C. M. A.; plays first saxophone in dance orchestra; plays clarinet in band; Scholarship Pin group; holds rank of sergeant in battalion organization. David Richardson . . . Columbia, Tenn. E Flat Ban Columbia Military Academy Has studied five years; was member of !.oui villr. Mississippi. Band. ’36. ’37, ’38. ’39; member of American legion Drum and Bugle Corps. ’37. ’39; playing bass drum. Plays firrt chair bass in C. M. A. Band. 1939 ’40. Harold Wallace Stevens, Columbia, Tenn. Clarinet Columbia Military Academy From Gulfport. Mississippi; studied five years; was member of Gulfport Band. ’37. ’38. ’39. Member of Clarinet Quartet rating “superior,” ’37. ’38; Na tional Band and Orchestra Society; Mississippi All-State Band, ’39; member of orchestra of Gulfport High School. Plays tenor saxophone in C. M. A. Orchestra. Morris Curtis Williams . Columbia, Tenn. Cornet Columbia Military Academy From Meridian, Mississippi; started with Meridian High School Band; membei of various ensembles; cornet soloist; plays trumpet in orchestra. Entered C. M. A. in ’37; corpoial in ’38; platoon sergeant, ’39-‘40. Bert Coble.......................Jackson, Tenn. baritone Age 16; junior; first chair two years. State Solo Contest, fiist, ’39. ’40. Plans to do profrvsional hand and orchestra work. Fifth Row Vernon Hammond . . . Jackson, Tenn. Clarinet Age 18; senior; first chair one semester; plays snare drum and bass drum, bell lyre and marimba; Woodwind Quartet. Plans to be in a dance band. Charles Hargrove . . . Jackson, Tenn. Dan Horn Age 16; sophomore; first chair one year; ensembles. State Solo Cornett, “superior,” 40. Plans to be a professional musician. Hugh Truex........................Jackson, Tenn. Tiumpet Age 17; senior; fi.rt chair five yeari; plays piano; Brass Quaitet; Sextet; Tuo; Hi-Y Club; Debating Team; school annual staff. Dittnct Contett, “tupsrior,” ’39; State Solo Cance l, “up nor,” ’39. Pians to enter automobile business with his father. Walter Lee Underwood . Jackson, Tenn. T rombone Age 14; sophomore; first chait two and one-half yean; plays baritone; Sextet; student publication;; class pre:i dent; State Solo Contest, “superior.” ’40. Kenneth Atciiley . . . Lebanon, Tenn. Saxophone Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year. Bill Barry........................Lebanon, Tenn. Trombone Age 15; freshman; first chair one year; plays drums and piano. Sixth Row Christine Golden . . . Lebanon, Tenn. Trumpet Age 16; freshman; first chaii two years. Plans to enter field of music. Joe Fatherly.......................Lebanon, Tenn. Drumi Age 18; senior; first chair two years; plays tuba; sings in orchestra; treasurer. Phi Epsilon; student govern ment; Glee Club. Plans to take up farming. Herman Kskew .... Lebanon, Tenn. I rombone Age 14; freshman; fiist chair one year; student govern ment. Plans to be a doctor. Ei� na Eskew........................Lebanon, Tenn. Clarinet Age 18; senior; first chair one year. Franklin Gii.i.....................Lebanon, Tenn. Saxophone Age 18; senior: first chair two years; church soloist; editor of annual; president Beta Club. Plans aviation. John Hamilton .... Lebanon, Tenn. Clarinet Age 15; freshman; first chair one year. Seventh Row Allen E. Lewis .... Lebanon, Tenn. Clarinet (Third Section) Age 20; senior; studied one year. Plans aviation. Robert P. Vt an hook . . Lebanon, Tenn. 7 rombone (Second Section) Age 14; freshman; studied two yean. Plans to he a dostor. Gwendolyn Eicon . . . Lebanon, Tenn. Majorette Age 17; junior; school paper; Beta Club; Pi Epsilon Nu Club; Pip Squad; Athenian Club. Tommy Morgan .... Lebanon, Tenn. Clarinet Age 16; junior; first chair three years. Plans to be an engineer. Stanley V. Merritt . . Lebanon, Tenn. baritone Age 13; freshman; first chair recently. David Phillips .... Lebanon, Tenn. Drum Major Age 15; sophomore; letter for cheerleader; student government. Plans to be a lawyer ot sale;man. (73 1 ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS First Row Howard Hovt Price . . Lebanon, Tenn. Saxophone Age 15; sophomore; first chair two years. Plans to be an undertaker. Robert Rodgers .... Lebanon, Tenn. Trumpet Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; softball; Science Club. Plan to continue in music. IIaroi.I) Stone .... Lebanon, Tenn. Trumpet Age 16; .'ophomore; first chair one year; orchestra. Plans to be an aeronautical engineer. Mary K. Schevermak . . Lebanon, Tenn. Majorette Age 16; sophomore; one year in band; cheerleader; Athenean Club; Glee Club; Pep Squad. Christine Thomi.inson . Lebanon, Tenn. Alto Age 17; junior; first chair one year; plays cornet. Plan to continue in music. Frances Thompson . . . Lebanon, Tenn. Alto Age 20; senior; first chair one year. Plan to be a nurse. Betty Pi.ait....................San Juan, Texas Flute Age 16; senior; First chair four years; plays piccolo; Flute Trio; sings in trio and sextet; annual staff; tennis; Girl Reserves; Rainbow Girls; District Solo Contest, ‘‘superior.” ’38; ‘‘good,” ’39; State Solo Contest, ‘‘superior.” '38; “good.” ’39; “superior,” ’40; cup in tennis. Plan to do secretarial work. Irving Freedman . . . Beaumont, Texas Cornet Age 17; senior; first chair three years; plays baritone, bass, clarinet; Trumpet Trio; Brass Quintet; Trumpet Quartet; National Thespians; DeMolay; District Solo Contest, “superior,” ’36. ’37; State Solo Contest, “superior, ’36; “excellent,” ’37. Plans to enter musical instrument business. Desmond Autrey . . . Caldwell, Texas Ban Age 14; freshman; first chair one year; Brass Sextet; athletics. Fourth Row Floy Bates.........................Caldwell, Texas Flute Age 18; senior; first chair three years; plays piccolo, saxophone; Woodwind Quintet; District Solo Contest, good,” ’36; Honor Roll all four years. Plans to do secretarial work. Ruth Griffith .... Cameron, Texas Alto Saxophone Age 17; senior; first chair four years; plays piano; Saxophone Quartet; Woodwind Ensemble; Dramatic Club; H. E. Club; Spanirh Club; Declamation and Choral Clubs; went with Spanish Club on trip to Mexico. Plans to teach commercial subjects in high school. Sixth Row Johnie May Hays . . . Cameron, Texas Tenor Saxophone Age 17; senior; first chair four years; plays French horn; Saxophone Quartet; Dramatic Club; Choral Club; treasurer of H. E. Club. Plans to teach dramatics. Diane Luck k it .... Cameron, Texas- French Horn Age 16; senior; first chair one year; plays piano; Woodwind Quintet; first place in interscholastic Shorthand Contest in county; first in District and first in the Region; 1940 class secretary; American I.egion Honor Medal. Plans to study business administration. Sam Bill Law .... Cameron, Texas Soutaphone Age 14; sophomore; first chair one year; plays violin; Brass Ensemble; swing band; Dramatic Club; first place in District for Latin essay, third place in State. Plans to be a chemical engineer. Second Row A. B. Thomas......................Lebanon, Tenn. Ban Drum Age 17; sophomore; plays snare dtum; track; basketball. Garland Cobb .... Caldwell, 'Texas Baritone Age 16; senior; first chair three years; Brass Sextet rating first division in National Contest; athletics; Dis-ttict Solo Contest, “excellent. ’36, ’37. Barrett Wyont, Jr. . . . Austin, Texas Baritone Age 18; senior; first chair two years; Bras Sextet and Duet; swimming team; Franklin Debate Club; District Solo Contest, “highly superior,” ’38; State Solo Contest, “superior.” ’36. ’37; highly superior.” ’38. ’39j National Solo Contest, “excellent.” ’38; “superior,” ’39. Plans to be a pharmacist or salesman. Jimmie Gray.....................Caldwell, Texas Clarinet Age 15; sophomore; first chair three years; duet. trio, quartet; president of Sophomore Class;; District Solo Contest, “superior,” ’38; State Solo Contest, “excellent.” ’36; “superior, ’37, ’38, ’39; National Solo Contest, “good,” ’39; Honor Roll each year in school. Plans musical career. Bernice Baden........................Pharr, Texas T wirier Age 16; junior; plays saxophone, clarinet, piano, and violin; Saxophone Quartet; Girl Reserves; Art Gub; Girl Scouts; Rainbow Girls; District Solo Contest, “superior,” ’39, ’40; State Solo Contest, “excellent.” ’38; “superior,” ’39, ’40; National Solo Contest, “superior, ’ ’39; winner of County Declamation Contest. Plans to be an interior decorator. Marian Cramer........................Pharr, Texas Ban Clarinet Age 14; sophomore; first chair one year; plays piano and piano accoidian; Girl Reserves; Girl Scouts; Blue Triangle; Extemporaneous Speech Oub; Essay Writing Gub; State Solo Contest, superior.” Plans to be a band director. Paul Addison Flowers . . Pharr, Texas Ban Age 16; junior; first chair two years; plays piano, violin, and cornet; Bias Sextet; newspaper staff; Hi-Y; basketball; tiack; District Solo Contv%t, “superior,” ’39; State Solo Contest, superior.” ’39. '40; Na tional Solo Contest, “good,” '39; letter in basketball and track. Plans to be a journalist. George B. Fleming . . . Pharr, Texas Baritone Age 16; senior; first chair three years; plays trombone, clarinet and saxophone; Brass Quartet, and Sextet; debate; Hi-Y; athletics; District Solo Contest, “superior, ’ ’38. ’39; State Solo Contest, “superior. 38; “good,” '39; superior,” ’40; championship de bating team. Plans to be a band director. Third Row Ella Jean Fleming . . . Pharr, Texas Clarinet Age 14; sophomore; first chair one year; plays piano; Clarinet Quartet; Woodwind Trio; Girl Reserves; Rainbow Girls; Girl Scouts; District Solo Contest, “good.” '38, ’39; State Solo Contest, “excellent.” '39, '40. Plans to do secretarial work. Marvin Kautsch .... Alamo, Texas Cornet Age 16j junior; fiist chair three years; plays piano; Cornet Trio; baieball; football; track; Hi-Y; District Solo Contest, “superior,” '39; State Solo Contest, “excellent.” '39; “superior.” '40; letters in football, basketball, track; American Legion medal for best all-around boy. Ella Bf.th Mf.i.ton . . . Pharr, Texas Banoon Age 17; senior; first chair two years; play piano, clarinet, drums; editor of annual; Girl reserves; Rainbow Girls; District Solo Contest, “superior.” ’39; State Solo Contest, “excellent, 39, ’40. Plans to be a music teacher. Billie Gray........................Caldwell, 'Texas Banoon Age 17; senior; ha studied two years; plays trnor saxophone; Woodwind Quintet and Quartet; president of band; Honor Roll all four years in high school. Plans a business career. Jennings McLean . . . Caldwell, Texas Cornet Age 16; junior; first chair four years; plays piano; Cornet Trio; Quartet and Brass Sextet; State Solo Contest, “superior,” ’36. ’37, ’38, ’39; National Solo Contest, “superior.” ’37, ’38. ’39; assistant director of band. Jacqulyn Parkhili. . . Caldwell, Texas Oboe Age 12; sixth grade; first chair three years; plays saxophone and piano; Woodwind Quintet; athletics. Fifth Row Grady Baskin .... Cameron, Texas Cornet Age 16; junior; first chair three years; plays drums; Cornet Quartet; Cornet Trio; track; declamation; swing band; District Solo Contest “superior.” ’38; State Solo Contest, “good,” ’36; “superior,” ’37; “excellent,” ’38; superior,” ’39; National Contest, “good,” ’39; president of District Epworth League; president of class of 1938. Plans to be medical doctor. Billy Bai.horn .... Cameron, Texas Snare Drum Age 17; senior; first chair five years; plays tympam and bass drum; swing band; Tennis Club; Spanish Gub; made trip to Mexico in 1940 with Spanish Gub. Plans to be professional drummer. Naomi Chandler . . . Cameron, Texas Ban Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair one year; plays B Hat clarinet. piano, violin; Woodwind Ensemble; H. E. Gub; Choral Gub. Plans to study business administration. Roy Dunlap..........................Cameron, Texas Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair five years; play drums; Woodwind Quintet; Garinet Quartet; Woodwind Ensemble; Dramatic Club; Latin Gub; swing band; vice-president of class of 1939; State Solo Contest, “good,” ’37. Plans to be a television engineer. Charles Green .... Cameron, Texas Baritone Age 13; seventh grade; first chair one year; plays cornet; Brass Sextet; Tennis Club; county tennis singles championship; State Solo Contest, “excellent, ’40. Carroll McElwrath . . Cameron, Texas Ban Drum Age 14; freshman: first chair two years; F. F. A.; Tennis Gub; won clast declamation in 1939. Plans to do scientific farming. Gertrude Michai.ka . . Cameron, Texas Oboe Age 16; senior; first chair one year; plays clarinet and piano; Woodwind Quintet; Choral Gub; H. E. Gub; first place in an essay contest, fourth place in a typing contest. Plans to be a nurse. Doris Newton.....................Cameron, Texas Flute Age 15; junior; first chair four vears; plays piano; Woodwind Quintet; Choral Gub; Dramatic Gub; State Solo Contest, “excellent,” ’37; “superior.” '39; National Solo Contest, “excellent,” ’39. Plans to study business administration. Seventh Row Malvina Olson .... Cameron, Texas Alto Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair one year; plays B flat clarinet. piano, pipe organ; Spanirh Club; H. E. Gub. Plans to study business administration. Inez Slaughter .... Cameron, Texas Banoon Age 17; senior; first chair four years; plays saxophone, snare drum, and piano; Woodwind Quintet: Saxophone Duet; Woodwind Ensemble; declamation; Gsoral Club; Spanish Gub; H. E. Gub; State Band Ginic, ’38; State Solo Contest, “superior,” ’37; went with Spanish Club on trip to Mexico. Plans to play professionally in a symphony. Willard Skelton . . . Cameron, Texas Trombone Age 15; sophomore; first chair two years; plays baritone, drums; Brass Sextet; Trombone Quartet; swing band; Tennis Gub; District Solo Contest, “superior,” ’38; State Solo Contest, excellent,” ’36. ’37, '38; superior.” ’39; National Contest excellent,” ’39; president of class of ’39. Plans to be professional musician. David Wade........................Cameron, Texas Drum Major Age 16; junior; head drum major for three years; plays baritone; Brass Sextet; track; baseball; tennis; dramatics; one-act play; track relay team winning first place. In baton twirling he rated first division in District Context. ’38; first division State Contest. ’38, '39; first division National Contest, ’38. ’39. Plans to be a medical doctor. Festus H. Harrison . Corpus Christi, Texas French Horn Age 16: first chair one year; plays cornet and piano; Cornet Trio; Brass Quartet; French horn soloist; Student Council; Glee Club; Mixed Chotus; Boys’ Quartet. Plans to do radio research engineering. Jack Neal Gray . . San Angelo, Texas Tenor Saxophone Age 18; senior; first chair three years; plays clarinet; State Solo Contest, “superior,” ’39; National Solo Contest, excellent,” ’39. Plans to be a band director. [75] BAND Minneapolis, Minnesota, Choir MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA Peter I). 1'kach, Director This fine organization, under the direction of Mr. Tkach, is one of America’s foremost singing groups. Their performance is unexcelled. ScHULENBURG, TEXAS, HlGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA SCII UI.EN BURG, TEXAS C. T. Morene, Director A thirty-six-piece orchestra in a school with an enrollment of 150. In Texas Lutheran College Music Meet at Seguin, Schulen-burg has won first place two times out of six trips. Won first place in each of two radio contests sponsored by San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce. Grand Junction High School Concert Band GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO Wm. H. Gould, Director In 1932, Wm. H. Gould became director of the high school band whose membership at that time was fifty-five students. Today the membership is limited to eighty students and about twenty-five are on the waiting list. For the past six years the band has received First Division rating in marching and maneuvering, and for the past four years they have received First Division rating in concert competition at both the State and National Regional Contests. In 1938 the Grand Junction High School Music Department, under direction of Wm. II. Gould, entered thirty-two events at the National Regional Contest and received twenty-four First Division ratings and eight Second Division ratings. In 1939 the department entered twenty-three events at the National Regional at Pocatello, Idaho, and received twenty-three First Division ratings. With these results Grand Junction was the top ranking school in America for the number of First Division ratings received at a National Regional Contest. Fighty per cent of the instrumental students in the Grand Junction Music Department take private lessons. Mr. C. J. Steen is the woodwind intructor; Mr. Bertram N. Haigh is the brass instructor, and Mr. William Sorensen is the string instructor; Mr. Lawrence Sardoni, string instructor, and Mrs. Leroy Tucker, string instructor. Grand Junction High School Orchestra GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO Wm. II. Gould, Director In the fall of 1932, Wm. II. Gould became director of music in the Grand Junction Public Schools and at that time the high school orchestra had a total membership of twenty-three students. By 1935 the orchestra had grown to fifty members and at the Western Colorado Music Tournament they rated first place, and at the Western Division of the National Contest at Price, Utah, that same year, the orchestra received a First Division rating. For the next four years, i936-’37-’38-’39, at both the Western Colorado Music Tournament and at the Region X National Music Competition Music Festival they received a First Division rating plus special recognition from the judges in their complimentary remarks. Now tire symphony orchestra has grown to full symphonic instrumentation of seventy-five members and the literature that they play on their concerts consists of the finest music of the great composers. Ai.cee Fortier High School Band NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA Dr. Hamii. Cupero, Conductor First place in marching in Louisiana, years 1935-40. First place in marching in National, i937-’38-’39. First place concert, 1938, Louisville; second place National at Little Rock, 1939; first place, sight reading, in Little Reck, 1939; first place sight reading, Louisville, 1938; third place, concert, Greenwood, 1936; and many firsts and seconds with soloists and ensembles with last year (1939) showing the greatest number of first-place State and National winners. The Music Department at Fortier is under two men. Dr. Hamii Cupero is director of the Senior Band and the Department. Mr. Thcmas Kelly i Junior Band director and assistant director of the Department. Over 300 students of music comprise this department in a school which boasts of some 2,200 students. 177] ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS First Row Charles Campbell . Gladewater, Texas Snate Drum Union Grove High School Age 17; junior; first chair two years; Drum Ensemble. Plans to be a musician. Devon II. Floyd . . Gladewater, Texas Hint Union Grove High School Age 17; junior; first chair three years; student conductor; Brass Quintet; Sextet; athletics; District Solo Contest, second. ’38; State Solo Contest, second. '38; first in '39; National Solo Contest, second. ’J8; second, ’39. Plans to be a band master. Joe Berry Fi.oyd . . Gladewater, Texas Tympani Union Grove High School Age 13; seventh grade; tympanist two years; plays snare drum; Drum Ensemble; tennis, baseball, track. Margie Guthrie . . Gladewater, Texas CLi'inel Union Grove High School Age 16: sophomore; first chair foui years; Clarinet Quartet and Frio; athletics. Plans to be a nurse. Doris Horne .... Gladewater, Texas Alio Saxophone Union Grove High School Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays B flat clarinet. Plan to be a doctor or nurse. Sam ('. I.ester . . . Gladewater, Texas Oboe Union Grove High School Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year. Plans to enter the field of music. SrcottJ Row Clint Muhlinghause . Gladewater, Texas Trombone Union Grove High School Age 18; senior; first chair three years; dramatics; “Who’s Who among high school seniors in Texas; One-Act Play. Buddy Muhlinchause . Gladewater, Texas French Horn Union Grove High School Age 16; first chair one year; sextet. Plans to enter the field of music. Gorman Prince . . . Gladewater, Texas E Flat Clarinet Union Grove High School Age 17; sophomore; first chair one year; plays B flat clarinet; athletics. Plans to be a cartoon artist. Fred Tuttle .... Gladewater, Texas Baritone Union Grove High School Age 17; senior; first chair four years; Brass Sextet; dramatics. Plans to enter the field of music. Jonv Neal Crawford . Huntsville, Texas Cornet Age 17: senior; first chan three years; Cornet Trio; student publications; athletics; State Solo Contest, excellent.” 39. Plans to major in business administration. Jessie M. McCulloch . Huntsville, Texas Snare Drum Age 16; junior; first chair two years; plays piano, tympani. and bells; Drum Ensemble: news paper staff; Home Economics Club; Assemblies Club; expert dancer; elected most representative junior girl; member of Southeast Texas Student Council. Plans to continue the study of music. Third Row Arturo Alarcon, Jr. . . Laredo, Texas Cornet Age 18; junior; first chair one year; plays French horn; Cornet Trio; Brass Quartet; athletics; State Solo Contest, superior,” '40. Plans to continue the study of music. Manuel Alaniz, Jr. . . Laredo, Texas BB Flat Bail Age 18; junior; first chair one year; State Solo Contest, superior,” ’40. Plans to be a teacher. David Beaman.....................I.aredo, Texas Clarinet Age 16; senior; first chair one year; plays saxophone and bassoon; Mixed Clarinet Quartet; Patrick Henry Club; State Solo Contest, superior, '39. '40; National Contest, excellent, ’39. Desiderio Cruz .... Laredo, Texas Ban Drum Age 17; senior; bass drummer one year; plays snare drum. Horacio Gutif.rres . . . Laredo, Texas Ban Clarinet Age 17; junior; first chair one year; plays tenor saxophone and B flat clarinet; Mixed Clarinet Quartet; State Solo Contest, superior,” '40. Charles Craig Marshall . Laredo, Texas Drum Major Age 19; senior; plays B flat clarinet; sings; Thespian Club; tennis; debate; State Contest, excellent, '40; first place in District Contests for male actors; first place in diving contests: district tennis champion. Plans to study medicine. Fourth Row George Mayes........................Laredo, Texas T rombone Age 16; senior; first chair one year; plays baritone, cello, and piano; Trombone Trio and Brass Quartet; National Thespian Honor Society; Patrick Henry Literary Society; State Solo Contest, superior,” ’39. ’40. Plans to be a bandmaster. Francisca Padilla . . . Laredo, Texas French Horn Age 19: senior; first chair one year; State Solo Contest. “superior,” '40. Plans to study beauty culture. Mario Tijerina .... Laredo, Texas A Ito Saxophone Age 19; junior; first chair one year; plays piano. Plan to be stenographer. Arthur R. Putnam . . . Laredo, Texas Flute Age 17; junior; first chair two years; plays piccolo, •axophone, piano; Flute Quartet; Athletics; State Solo Contest, excellent.” ’39; “supenor, ’40. Plan to enter the field of music. Fausto Villela .... Laredo, Texas Saxophone Age 20; senior; first chair one and one-half pears; pla clarinet; State Solo Contest, superior.” 39. ’40. Tomasita Villarreal . . Laredo, Texas Alto Clarinet Age 16; junior; first chair eight months; plays B flat clarinet; Mike Literary Club. Plans to do secretarial work. Fifth Row Mary Ellen Estii.l . Schulenberg, Texas Viola Age 15; junior; first chair one year; plays piano and bass drum; dramatics; athletics; honors in declamation. Emma Gene Grasshoff, Schulenberg, Texas Violin Age 14; sophomore; first chair one year; string Ensemble; Reese Conservatory Ensemble. Edwin Grady Little . Schulenberg, Texas Clarinet Age 18; senior; first chair two years; athletics (baseball). Plans to study engineering in college. Beatrice Pratka . . Schulenberg, Texas Harp Age 17; senior; first chair four years; plays piano; school publications; athletics; dramatics; cheerleader; honors in dramatics. Plans to study for physical education work. Charles Vogt . . . Schulenberg, Texas Trumpet Age 17; senior; first chair six years; plays piano; athletics; student publications; captain and outstanding player on football tram; all-star cast in Dramatic Club. Plans to study engineering. Phillip Howard . . . Wharton, Texas T rombone Age 15; junior; first chair three years; quartet; ba ket-ball. Plans to play in the Army or Navy Bands. Sixth Row Robert Earl Ki.eas . . Wharton, Texas B Flat Clarinet Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; duet. trio, quartet; football; State Solo Contest, “good, '36; excellent.” ’37; honors in district football, tennis, and baseball. Plans to direct a swing band. Bobby Martin .... Wharton, Texas Snare Drum Age 17; senior; first chair seven years; plays bass drum and tympani; football, basketball, and track; State Solo Contest, excellent,” '37; three letters in football; four letters in basketball; captain of football team one year. Plans to be an engineer. Robert E. Pesek . . . Wharton, Texas Somaphone Age 16; senior; first chair two years; plays violin; letter in football. Dick Brown...................................Waco, Texas Tenor Saxophone Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays clarinet, alto saxophone, and sousaphone. Plans to be a band leader. D. W. Cain...................................Waco, Texas French Horn Age 17; senior; first chair five years; plays cornet and baritone; Boy Scout; DeMolay. Edwin Earl Fowler . . . Waco, Texas E Flat Clarinet Age 16; senior; first chair three years; play alto and bass clarinet; Clarinet and Saxophone Ensemble; athletics. Plans to be a lawyer. Seventh Row Fred Moser............................Waco, Texas Baritone Age 17; senior; first chair eight years; plays piano; tennis; District Solo Contest, superior, '38; State Contest, superior,” ’38, ’39; National Contest, excellent.” ’38; superior,” ’39. Plans to be mechanical engineer. Fay Moser...............................Waco, Texas Comet Age 17; senior; first chair four years; Brass Quartet; Brass Sextet; athletics; District Solo Contest, superior.” '38; State Solo Conte?t, good, ’37; superior,” ’38, ’39; voted senior gym representative. Pat Patterson...................................Waco, Texas Trombone Age 16; junior; first chair two years; Trombone Quar tet; District Solo Contest, superior,” '38; State Solo Contest, excellent. ’38; “superior. ’38. ’40; National Contest, excellent,” ’39. John Raborn.............................Waco, Texas Alto Clarinet Age 15; junior; first chair one year; plays E Flat clarinet, bass clarinet; State Solo Contest, superior, '39. '40; National Solo Contest, superior, ’39; Silver basketball emblem in athletics. Ed Raborn...............................Waco, Texas Ban Clarinet Age 16; junior; first chair one semester; plays alto clarinet and B flat clarinet; State Solo Contest, superior.” ’39; National Contest, good.” ’39. Plans to be an engineer. Edward Shiller..........................Waco, Texas Flute Age 16; senior; first chair three years; plays piccolo; District Solo Contest, excellent.” ’38; State Solo Contest, excellent, ’36, '37; superior,” '38, ’39. 179] ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS First Row Richard Walker .... Waco, Texas Pereustion Age 17; senior; first chair one year; plays snare drum, tvmpani. xylophone; Drum Ensemble. District Solo Contest, ‘‘superior,” 'J8; State Solo Contest, “superior,” '38; “excellent,” '39; “superior,” ‘40; National Contest, “excellent.” ’38. State prize winner in the V. F. V. Essay Contest. Plans to be a minister. Katherine Bf.asi.ey . . . Wink, Texas Bassoon Age 14; sophomore; first chair two years; plays clarinet, piano, organ; leader of the double reeds; volley ball; Glee Club; dramatics. Plans to be a music critic and composer. Anthony Deiorio .... Wink, Texas Trombone Age 18; freshman; first chair two years; Trombone Quartet; Brass Sextet. Plans to continue the study of music. Rutledge Freudigbr .... Wink, Texas Tenor Saxophone Age 16; senior; first chair two years; Saxophone Quartet; Saxophone Sextet; Dramatic Club; Glee Club. Plans to continue band work, Marjorie Griggs.................Wink, Texas French Horn Age 17; senior; first chair two years; two sextets; Glee Club; plays tennis; dramatics. District Solo Contest, “superior, ’ '36; band librarian; first division in French Horn Solo ‘40 in State Contest; member of first division brass sextet. Zelma Helms..........................Wink, Texas Flute Age 15; junior; first chair one year; plays piano. In 1940 State Contest, excellent.” Second Ron: Martin Hammer .... Wink, Texas Baritone Age 14; freshman; first chair three years; tennis. District Solo Contest, “superior,” ‘37, '38, ’39. State Solo Contest, “good, ’37; “excellent,” ’38; “superior,” '39. National Solo Contest, excellent, ’39. Plans to be a director. Edna Earl McDoucal . . Wink, Texas Saxophone Age 16; senior; first chair one year; plays piano; Saxophone Quartet; journalism. Plans to attend college and study music. Velt Rice........................Wink, Texas Ban Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair four years; plays cornet, piano, bass drum; Clarinet Quartet; Choral Club. State Solo Contest, “superior.” ’37; “excellent.” ’38. Plans to be a band director. F. 1). Prater....................Wink, Texas Cornet Age 15; junior; first chair two years; plays baritone; Sextet; Quartet; Trio; basketball; tennis. All-tournament team in basketball; county tennis doubles; student conductor. First division in student conducting. '40. Plans to be an engineer. J. I). Webster...................Wink, Texas Snare Drum Age 18; postgraduate course; first chair two years; all percussion instruments; Glee Club. Plans to be a band director. Hugh Allred......................Logan, Utah T rombone Age 17; sophomore; first chair one year; Trombone Quartet; athletics. District and State Contests, “highly superior, '39. Plans to major in music. Third Row Darrel Daises...................Logan, Utah Cornet Age 17; senior; play French horn and baritone. District. State, and National Contests, “superior,” '39. Bill Groutagb...................Logan, Utah B Flat Tenor Saxophone Age 18; senior; first chair thiee years; plays alto saxophone and drums; manager of basketball team; letter in baseball; football manager; A Cappella Choir; L. P. C. Club. Robert Marler...................Logan, Utah Freneh Horn Age 19; senior; first chair one year. Plans to continue in music. Van A. Neiswender . . . Logan, Utah Clarinet Age 17; senior; fir t chair one year; plays saxophone, violin; Clarinet Duet; Cadcl Officers’ Club; drill team; dance band. District Solo Contest, “superior,” '39. State Solo Contest, “superior,” '39. Carrol Rogers........................Logan, Utah Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair one year; plays saxophone; athletics; dramatics. District Solo Contest, “highly superior.” ’39. Plans to go into business. Bert Caseman........................Monroe, Utah Trombone Age 18; senior; first chair two years; plays baritone and piano; Brass Sextet; Brass Quartet; dance orchestra; debating team; yearbook staff; athletics. District Contest, highly superior,” '39. Sophomore Class president; secretary South Sevier Boys' organization. First trombone only high school symphony orchestra to tour state of Utah. Student conductor. Plans to be a musician or a mechanical engineer. Fourth Row Norris Goold.........................Monroe, Utah Clarinet Age 18; senior; first chair for five years; plays saxo- phone; Woodwind Trio: Clarinet Quartet; dance orchestra; student conductor; yearbook staff. District Solo Contest, superior.” '36; highly superior,” '38. National Contest, “superior,” ’38. Plans to be a radio engineer. Mildred Bray.........................Morgan, Utah Cornet Age 17; senior; first chair one year; trio and duet; A Cappella Choir; orchestra; mixed chorus; commercial contest. State Solo Contest. _ superior.” '38; Na- tional Solo Contest, “superior, ’38. Plans to major in business and minor in music. Shirley Francis .... Morgan, Utah- Flute Age 18; senior; first chair one year; Flute Quintet, Trio, Duet; school play; chorus. State Solo Contest, highly superior.” '37, '38, '39; National Solo Contest. highly superior, ’38, '39. Plans to major in speech and English. Blaine Porter........................Morgan, Utah Saxophone Age 18; senior; first chair one year; plays clarinet; officer of student government; school play; mixed chorus; opera. Plans to major in business and music. Marion Richards .... Morgan, Utah Trombone Age 17; senior; first chair two years; president of Senior Class; assistant editor yearbook: school play; chairman of Junior Prom Committee. Verne Black...........................Price, Utah Souiaphone Carbon County High School Age 19; junior; first chair two years; Brass Ensemble. District Solo Contest, good.” '36; “excellent,” ’37, '39. Plans to be an electrical engineer. Fifth Row Carlos Giacoletto .... Price, Utah Oboe Carbon County High School Age 18; senior; plays B Hat clarinet, saxophone, bassoon; Woodwind Quintet: Saxophone Quartet; National Band and Orchestra Honor Society; Senate Club. State Solo Contest, “excellent,” '38; superior.” '39. District Solo Contest, “excellent.” '36. '37; “su- perior.” ’38. '39. National Solo Contest, “superior.” '37, ’38, ‘39. Donald Giacoletto .... Price, Utah Alto Saxophone Carbon County High School Age 18; senior; plays clarinet, tenor saxophone; Saxophone Sextet; District Solo Contest, excellent.” '37; “superior, '38, '39. National Solo Contest, superior.” ’37, '38, ’39. Football. Plans to play in a dance band. Louise Hills..........................Price, Utah Violin Carbon County High School Age 17; senior; first chair two years. Plans to be an interior decorator with music as an avocation. Duane Laville.........................Price, Utah Flute Carbon County High School Age 16; junior; first chair five vear . School Service Club; Senate Qub; student publications. District Solo Contest. excellent.” '36; superior,” '37. 38; good.” '39. National Solo Contest, “excellent.” '36; “superior.” '37. '38. Eagle Scout; won Flat Day Essay Contest; drum major for Junior High School Band. McRay Lopez........................Price, Utah Snare Drum Carbon County High School Age 18; senior; play E flat clarinet; athletics; debate; dramatics; dance band. District Solo Contest, superior,” '38. '39. State Solo Contest, “superior,” '38, '39. National Solo Contest, “superior.” '38, '39. Honors in dramatic and basketball. Plans to go into radio work or a dance band. Frank Magliocco .... Helper, Utah Clarinet Age 16; junior; first chair two years; plays piano; accompaniments for solos. District Solo Contest, “highly superior, '38, '39. National Solo Contest, “superior,” '38. Honors in vocal work. Plans to be a clarinetist in a symphony orchestra or a concert pianist. Sixth Row Phyllis Overlade......................Price, Utah Clarinet Carbon County High School Age 17; junior; first chair four years; Garinet Duet; Clarinet Quartet; Carbonette Qub; Music Honor Society. District Solo Contest, “highly superior,” '36. '37. '38. '39. National Solo Contest, highly superior. ’38, '39. Plans to devote her life to vocal music. Johnnie Perry........................Helper, Utah Cornet Age 16; junior; first chair three years; play alto horn; Cornet Duet; Brass Sextet; District Solo Contest, superior,'' '38; “excellent.” ’39. National Solo Con- test. “superior.” '37; “good.” '38. Honors in boxing. Plans to do orchestra work. George A. Rowley, Jr. . . . Price, Utah Freneh Horn Carbon County High School Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays mcllophone and trumpet; Brass Sextet; dramatics. District Solo Contest, superior.” '36, '38, '39. National Solo Contest, “superior,” '36; excellent. '38; superior,” '39. First place in declamation during his freshman year. Plans to devote his life to social guidance and teaching. David Self, Jr........................Price, Utah Cornet Carbon County High School Age 16; junior; first chair three years; plays mcllophone; Brass Quartet; Senate Club. District Solo Contest, “highly superior,” '37; excellent. ’38; superior,” '39. National Solo Contest, “superior,” ’39. Thomas Steele......................Price, Utah Baritone Carbon County High School Age 17; senior; first chair five year . Plays alto horn and cornet: Brass Sextet. District Solo Contest, “superior. ‘36. '37. '38. '39. National Solo Contest, superior.” '37, '38. '39. Plans to manage a Coca Cola plant, with aviation as his hobby. Melvin Stones.........................Price, Utah Tympannt Carbon County High School Age 16; junior; head tympanist four years; plays snare drum, bass drum; athletics. District Solo Contest, excellent. '36. National Solo Contest, ex- cellent.” '36. Plans to be a physician. Seicnth Row Florence Buchanan . . Richfield, Utah Oboe Age 15; freshman: first chair one year; plays piano; Woodwind Tiio; Woodwind Quartet; Girls’ Athletic Association; Girls' League. Plans to be an interior decorator. Billy Kinc.......................Richfield, Utah Tympani Age 17; junior; first tympanist eight months; plays string bass, bass drum; editor of yearbook; oratory; class dramatics; commercial activities; debating team; honor achievement roll; first year bookkeeping team. Plans to be an aeronautical engineer. Stella Andertok .... Richfield, Utah Clarinet Age 17; junior; first chair one year; piano; Garinet Trio. Dale Sandali.....................Richfield, Utah Baritone Age 17; junior; first chair two years; school play; school paper staff; yearbook staff; athletics. Plans to be an engineer. Knnid Roberts..........................Richfield, Utah Flute Age 16; junior; first chair two years; Woodwind Trio; Flute Quartet; basketball. State Solo Contest, superior.” ’39. National Contest, excellent.” ’39. Plans to major in business and minor in music. Vain a Christensen . . Richfield, Utah Saxophone Age 16; freshman; first chair two vear ; athletics. District Solo Contest, “excellent.” ’36. rsn Lenoir High School Band jt. ) BAND High School Band LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA James C. Harper, Conductor Maintains one of America’s finest hands; fine equipment; fine building; owns own busses and ratings consistently. has “Superior’’ National Contest Flutes and Piccolos Paul Broyhill Clara Courtney Bobbie Rein Eb Flute Rebecca Clay Oboe Bill White English Horn Ted Hardaway Balloons Jimmie Magill Ruby McGuire Dorothy Winkler Personnel Margaret Caudle Sue Robbins Clarinets Bill McLean Lemond Underdown Rodney Whittnant Charles Thompson Jean Phillips Frances Jones Babin Bernard Virginia Curtis David Barlowc Sheldenna Gump Frances Bradford Glenn Griggs Bobbie Lackey O'Neill Huntley Bobbie Morrow David Bower Dorothy Triplett Bobby Parish Saxophone! Frances Maynard Edith Greer Mary Ruth Warren Mary F. Underdown Grimes Byerly Betty Corrcll Alvin Rader Frank Smith Alto Clarinets Bill Parks Kathleen Triplett Ban Clanneti Selden Stone Marjorie Bolt Cornell Charles Haymaker Carolyn Parker George Bernhardt Norman Jacobson Dorothy Wagner Josephine Goer Mary Virginia Bates Floyd Blackwell, Jr. Trumpeti Cecil Scroggs David Porter Flue gel horn Harold Deal French Horn i Donnie Rhodes S. F. Ludwig Nancy Bo Cloer Virginia Penn Lucille Hartley Pauline Barlowe Trombones Mabel Beach Jack Knight Ray Walker Charle Week Herbert Smith Paul Whitener Baritones Warren Angley Henry Adams Nathan Huffstetler Basses Charles Driver Charles Carson Edison McRary Kenneth Greer String Banes Helen Hartley Bill Tysinger. Jr. Percussion Mary Lee Dysart Charles McGimsey Margaret Shuford Martha Lou Haymaker Bobbie Smith Dorothy Hartley Harp Margaret McGlammery Shidler High School Band SH1DLER, OKLAHOMA Floyd Weger, Director The Shidler High School Hand was organized in 1935. The band’s success over a period of five years was demonstrated last year (1939) when it won honors equal to the best bands of the nation. The following is a list of honors won by the band last year: District Contest, Class C, Superior; Tri-State Contest, ('lass 1), Marching, Superior; Concert Playing, Superior. State Contest, Class C, Sight Reading, Superior; Concert Playing. Superior. National Contest at I.ittle Rock, Arkansas, Class (', Excellent. Besides these honors, the band has won prizes in marching tins year totaling almost $100. The Shidler band enjoys the support of the Shidler business men and has many friends in the surrounding comunities. New uniforms purchased in 1938. The band gives at least three formal concerts during the school year and plays an open-air concert one evening a week during the summer months in the business district of Shidler. High School Band HAMDEN, CONNECTICUT Clarence A. Grimes, Director Organized in 1935 with nineteen players; has grown to eighty- Won “Superior rating at National Contest, 1939. First band five players with two on the waiting list; owns much valuable in the state or in New England States to win such rating. Plays equipment and fine uniforms. annual concerts and participates in many civic functions. Drum Major Edward McLean Piccolos Barbara Wright Helen Garman Flutes Rosemary Gage Jean O’Neill Mary Bassett Anna Gold Oboe Jack Wright Bassoon Joseph Gage B Hat Clarinets Elwood Russell Denison Smith Robert Hansen Joseph Gage Phillips Brooks Barbara Hicks Jean Steenhof Charles Sian wood Malcolm Wilcox John Zappe Spencer Ahrens John Rasch Martin Gordon Richard Miller June Pierce Ruth Kuhn Barry Jennings Mitchell Hamrah William Gark John Kerrigan Arline Evans Roger Fulton Norman Goodman A Ito Saxophones Franklin Fickett James Greenberg Fred Lowe Virginia Wallace Rav Brock Richard Hansen Tenor Saxophones Jack Wright Jerome Johnson French Horns Barbara Lumpkin Nancy Andrew Frank Rohloi? Trumpets Harold Jones Charle Ingersoll Joan Waterman Malcolm Chapman Personnel Fred Greenberg Paul Johnson James Carroll Arthur Anderson James Barry-Frank Goodwin Edward Garvin Gloria Criscuolo Carter Wilson Walter Gibb Forrest Nelson Robert Yaeger Edward Sullivan Bettv Thompson Edward Sears Baritones Bramwell Johnson Albert Metcalf Euphonium Roy Steenhof Double-Bell Euphonium Eugene Crandall Trombones Richard Sarratt William Brill Robert Wade John Conolly Dorothy Brandt Charles Sterling Andrew Bullrs Edward Hippolitus Dorine Dady E FIat Sousaphone Bruno Eibensteiner BB Flat Sousaphonet Milton Betsicgel Sherman Zimmerman T ympani William Reynolds Kenneth Vowinkle Snare Drums Patricia Chapman Edward McLean Kenneth Vowinkle James Johnson Arthur Schlichting Harry Nesbit Bass Drums Ralph Rourke Edward McLean Cymbals Alfred Kuehl Edward Mcl-ean Librarians Emery Bchrman Cosmo Melitto Great Falls High School Band GREAT FAILS, MONTANA E. Laurence Harr, Supervisor Mr. E. Lawrence Harr as supervisor and orchestra director, grade musical organizations at Great Falls, Montana, as is and Charles A. Richards as band director have built very high evidenced by the picture of thi fine organization. I 83 3 ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS First Row A. J. Ashman ....................Richfield, Utah Clarinet Age 15; freshman: first chair one year; president of Freshman Class. Plans to hr an engineer. Joyce Goitfredson . . . Richfield, Utah Flute Age H; freshman; Flute Quartet. Ralph Reinecke . . . Williamsburg, Y’a. Saxophone Matthew Whaley High School Age 17; first chair two years; plays clarinet; band and orchestra; small ensemble groups; paper staff; athletics. State Solo Contest, “excellent,” ’38. Plans to he a musician. Mario Rollo .... Williamsburg, Va. Clarinet Matthew Whaley High School Age 18; senior; first chair three years; plays piano and saxophone; ensemble groups; president of band; president, Glee Club; leading role in two operettas; senior play. District Solo Contest, “excellent.” '37. ‘38; superior,” '39. State Solo Contest, “excellent,” '37; “superior.” '38, '39. Baseball; boxing (lightweight champion of East Virginia). Plans to be a musician. Ruth Sa.muei.son . . . Tacoma, Wash. Soprano Outstanding voice. Helene Brussemmer . . Tacoma, Wash. Soprano Outstanding voice; president. Second Row Shirley Henricksen . . Tacoma, Wash. Alto Seenon Leader Outstanding voice. Eunice Walters .... Tacoma, Wash. Soprano Soloitt Outstanding voice. Willard Norman . . . Tacoma, Wash. Tenor Solont Outstanding voice; vice-president. Lillian Anderson . . . Tacoma, Wash. Soprano Section Leader Outstanding voice. Vern Jones.......................Tacoma, Wash. Butineit Manager Outstanding voice. Ruth Petersen .... Bothell, Wash. Baritone Age 17; senior; first chair three years; plays violin; Girls' Club; Journalism Club. Statr Solo Contest, “excellent,” ’38; “superior. '39. Plans to do secretarial work or take up voice. Third Row Donald Gardner . . . Bothell, Wash. Cornet Age 17; senior; first chair two years; Clarinet Quartet and Quintet; archery; tennis. State Contest, “superior.” '38, ’39. '40. National Contest, excellent, 38, '39, ’40. Plans to play in a symphony orchestra. Marzetta Ludington . . Bothell, Wash. Flute Age 14; freshman; first chair two years; plays piano; Flute Quartet; tennis; treasurer of Frerhman Gas . District Solo Contest, “superior, '39, '40. Won a two-year scholarship in dancing. James Robert Vrooman . Bothell, Wash. Ban Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair two years: plays alto saxophone; student dance orchestra; Hi-Y Gub; Journalism Qub; Photo Club; Garinet Quartet; tennis. District Solo Contest, “superior.” 38. '39. State Solo Contest. superior, '38, '39. National Solo Contest, “excellent.” '38. Plans to be an aeronautical engineer with music as an avocation. Ann Helen Erickson . Issaquah, Wash. Clarinet Age 15; sophomore; first chair three years; Garinet Quartet; athletics. District Solo Contest, “excellent. '38; “superior, '38, '40. National Honor Society. Plans to be a teacher. Lynette McDonald . . Issaquah, Wash. French Horn Age 15; sophomore; firrt chair three years; plays cornet; Bias Sextet; District Solo Contest, “excellent. '38; “superior.” '39; “excellent.” '40. National Honor Society. Plan to be a music teacher. Agnes Mykland . . . I aquah, Wash. Oboe Age 15; sophomore; first chair two years; plays clarinet and piano; Reed Quartet. District Solo Contest, “excellent.” '39. National Honor Society. Plans to be a teacher. Fourth Row Robert W. Downs . . . Chehalis, Wash. Cornet Age 18; senior; first chair one year; plays violin and piano; Brass Sextet; Male Quartet. Bob Epperson .... Chehalis, Wash. Euphonium Age 17; junior; first chair three years; plays trumpet; Brass Sextet. Arthur Hartsell . . . Chehalis, Wash. Tuba Age 16; sophomore; first chair one year; play violin; athletics. District Solo Contest, “excellent, '39. Dick McGandy .... Chehalis, Wash. Drum Major Age 17; senior; drum major two years; Student Council; intramural barketball. State Solo Contest, superior,” '39; National Solo Contest, “excellent,” '39. Plans a career in dancing. Bernice Peterson . . . Chehalis, Wash. French Horn Age 17; junior; first chair four years; plays piano; twirls a baton; Bras Sextet; Woodwind Quintet; Stu dent Council; Junior Prom Committee chairman; Home Room president; “Skit Gub. District Solo Contest, “superior. '39; National Contest, superior, '39. Plans to be a surgical nurse. Leonard Rhyner . . . . Chehalis, Wash. Clarinet Age 17; junior; first chair one year; Clarinet Quartet. District Solo Contest, excellent,” '39. Plans to be a public school music teacher. Fifth Row Gordon Rogers .... Chehalis, Wash. Snare Drum Age 18; junior; firjt chair one year; played xylophone eight years; dance orchestra; Science Club; senior play; tennis team; winnri in District Plane Geometry Contest. Plan to be a teacher. Dorothy Stinson . . . Chehalis, Wash. Flute Age 16; junior; first chair three years; play piano; Woodwind Quintet. Plans to be a music teacher. Wendell Williamson . Chehalis, Wash. Trombone Age 17; junior; first chair five years; plays piano, baritone, trumpet; Bras Sextet; basketball. District Solo Contest, “superior,” '39; State Contest. u perior,” '39. National Contest, “superior. 39. Plans to be a music teacher. Bob Cherry .... Snohomish, Wash. Ban Age 15; sophomore; first chair two years; plays baritone, trombone, trumpet; Brass Sextet; Trombone Quartet; National Honor Society; tennis. Bob Easton .... Snohomish, Wash. Snare Drum Age 18; senior; first chair two years; plays all per- cussion instrument and clarinet; dramatics; Pep Band; Hi-Y Gub. Plans to be an interior decorator. [85] Bill Hoxie ..... Snohomish, Wash. Trombone Age 18; senior; first chair three years; plays saxophone; Brass Sextet; dance orchestra; Trombone Quartet; school orchestra; Hi-Y; school paper staff; National Honor Society; Pep Band. Plans to be a music teacher. Sixth Row Earl Johnson . . . Snohomish, Wash. Bat toon Age 16; sophomore: first chair four years; plays clarinet; Woodwind Quintet; Pep Band. Plans to be an aeronautical engineer. Kenneth McCready . Snohomish, Wash. Horn Age 16; sophomore: first chair three years; plays trumpet and baritone; Woodwind Quintet; Brass Sextet; National Honor Society: Hi-Y Gub; dramatics; athletics; Pep Band. Plans to be a doctor or a musical director. Bob Scharf .... Snohomish, Wash. Drumf Age 17; senior; first chair three years; plays all percussion instruments; Pep Band. Plans to be a meat cutter. Bob Smith......................Snohomish, Wash. Oboe Age 15; sophomore; first chair three years; plays clarinet, piano, b'nglish horn; Woodwind Quintet; Woodwind lrio. National Honor Society; Hi-Y Gub; Dramatic Gub. Diftrict Solo Contest, “superior.” ’38. '39. National Solo Contest, superior. '39. Plans to enter the scientific field. Sara Beth Smith . . Snohomish, Wash. Clarinet Age 16; junior; first chair three years; plays piano, alto clarinet; Woodwind Quintet; Flute and Garinet Duet; Woodwind Trio; paper staff; National Honor Society; Girls’ Drill Team; Drama Gub; Home Economics Gub. District Solo Contest, “excellent,” '38 '39; “superior.” '40. Honors in all-school play. Plan to be a home economist. Annette Wright - . Snohomish, Wash. Flute Age 17; junior; first chair six years; plays piccolo and piano; Woodwind Quintet; Woodwind Trio; Flute and Garinet Duet; music editor on school paper. National Honor Society. District Solo Contest, .superior. '38. '39. '40. Plans to continue the study of music. Seventh Row Delbert Friedlixe . . . Yakima, Wadi. Ban Horn Age 16; sophomore; first chair one year; plays piano and pipe organ; football. James S. Legg.....................Yakima, Wash. Euphonium Age 16: junior; first chair this semester; plays trumpet; Mixed Trio; associate manager of the school annual; manager of school band; Scholarship Honor Roll; junior assistant Scoutmaster; letter man in football and basketball. Wesley McKenzie . . . Yakima, Wash. Trumpet Age 17; senior; Little German Rand; basketball; Eagle Scout. District Solo Contest, “excellent, 38, '39. Plans to study medicine. Dick Schactler .... Yakima, Wash. Trumpet Age 15; sophomore; first chair two years. District Solo Contest, superior,” ’38, '39. Plans to be a civil engineer or to continue in music. Curtiss Meeker .... Yakima, Wash. Saxophone Age 17; senior; first chair one year; plays alto saxo phone and clarinet; track team; Hi-Y. Jack Newcomer .... Yakima, Wash. Piccolo Age 15; junior; first chair three years; plays flute and raxophone; dance band; Photography Qub. District Solo Contest, “superior,” '38. State Contest, “excellent. '38. Boy Scout. Star Rank; honors in Photogtaphy Contest and skiing. ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS Hinton, W. Va. First Roue Leon F. Nbwenhof . . . Yakima, Wash. French Horn Age 17; senior; first chair two year ; plays trumpet. Plans to he a member of the Navy Band. Howard Romai.ey . . . Yakima, Wash. Drums Age 18; junior; first chair for one year. Richard Sinsei......................Yakima, Wash. Flute Age |4; sophomore; first chair one year; plays piano; athletics. Jof A. Smith........................Yakima, Wash. Trombone Age 19; senior; first chair one year; plays saxophone and piano; hand and orchestra; dance orchestra; football; baseball. Plans to be an aeronautical engineer. Wii.i.iam Nolan Welloks • Yakima, Wash. Clarinet Arc 17; senior; firtt chair two years. Sam Wareham . . West Liberty, W. Va. Violin Arc 14; freshman; first chair four years; High School Trio; athletics. Plans to be a violin teacher. Second Rote Angileen Radovich . Valley Grove, W. Va. Cello Age 16; senior; plays piano and violin; Wheeling Symphony Orchestra; High School Tiio; Latin Gub; Press Club; annual staff; first and second prizes in 4-H dub work; leading lady in the senior play. Plans to continue the study of music. William T. Allen . North Fork, W. Va. Baritone Age 15; eighth grade; first chair one year; plavs cello; Brass Choir. Fernando Akceleli.i . North Fork, W. Va. BB Flat Bass Age 17; senior; first chair four years. Brass Choir; athletics; dramatics. Plans to continue in music. I.itz Armbrister . . North Fork, W. Va. Trombone Age 16; sophomore; first chair two years; plays bass, baritone, drums; Bias Choir; athletics; school paper staff. Joseph Hamdon . . North Fork, W. Va. Trumpet Age 20; junior; first chair two years; plays violin, sings bass in choir; vice-president Freshman Gass. Stella Pinto . . . North Fork, W. Va. Clarinet Age 16; junior; first chair two years; plays saxophone and piano; Garinet Quartet. Plans to continue in music. Third Rote Ruth Seligmak . . North Fork, W. Va. E Flat Clarinet Age 16; senior; first chair three vears; plays saxophone, piano; Clarinet Quartet; Beta Club; paper staff; dramatics; won scholarship honor in the ninth grade; popularity Queen. '37; president of Beta Gub; vice-president of Student Council. Plans to continue in music. Stanley R. Whitley . North Fork, W. Va. Snare Drum Age 15; sophomore; first drummer one year; plays bells and saxophone; athletics; dramatics. Elizabeth CL Wycal . North Fork, W. Va. Alto Clarinet Age 1); eighth grade; first chair one year; plays saxophone and oboe; Garinet Quartet; public speaking; dramatics; Student Council; winner of Junior High School popularity contest. Mary Lea Burns . . Grantsville, W. Va. Flute Calhoun County Hgh School Ago 17; junior; first chair three years; plays piano and piccolo; dance orchestra; Woodwind Quartet; church orchestra; Glee Gub; cheerleader; 4-H Club; annual staff; won honors in scholastic field meets and awards in 4-H work. Plans to major in business administration. William Burns . . Grantsville, W. Va. Cornet Calhoun County High School Age 17; senior; first chair six years; plays piano, baritone, piccolo; dance band; Cornet Quartet; Brass Quartet; varsity basketball team; school annual staff; Dramatic Gub; Glee Gub; letter in basketball; honors in 4-H Gub work. Plans to do dance band work. Wanda Lee Hall . . Grantsville, W. Va. Clarinet Calhoun County High School Age 17; senior; first chair four years; plays piano and saxophone; honors in 4-H Club work. Plans to major in business administration. Fourth Rote Harold Hamilton . . Grantsville, W. Va. Bass Calhoun County High School Age 18; senior; first chair three years; plays baritone, trombone and string bass; Little German Band; dance band; Brass Quartet; intramural sports; editor of school annual; debating team; Dramatic Gub; 4-H Club. Plans to do dance band work. Betty Hathaway . . Grantsville, W. Va. Clarinet Calhoun County High School Age 17; junior; first chair one year; plays piano, saxophone; Clarinet Quartet; Little German Band; church crcherra; athletics; Glee Gub; student publications; Debate Club; Art Gub; honors in the countv scholastic field meet and in athletics. Plans to be a physical educatior teacher. James Law .... Grantsville, W. Va. Drumi Calhoun County High School Age 19; senior; first chair two years; plays tvmpani; dance band; annual staff; Debate Gub; Dramatic Club; 4-H Gub; Glee Gub. Plans to be a life insurance salesman. Hoyt I'mstead . . . Grantsville, W. Va. Saxophone Calhoun County High School Age 18; renior; first chair four years; plays clarinet, piano, baritone: dance band; church orchestra; Woodwind Quartet; Debating team; Bov Scouts; Glee Club; school annual staff; honors in 4-H Club work. Plans to continue the study of music. Lowell Weaver . . Grantsville, W. Va. Trombone Calhoun County High School Age 18; senior; first chair two years: plays baritone, bass, trumpet. Brass Quaitet; Little German Band; intramural sports; Dramatic Gub; Glee Gub. Plans to continue study of music. Mary K. Weaver . Grantsville, W. Va. French Horn Calhoun County High School Age 18; senior; first chair three years; plays piano, violin, baritone; church orchestra; Glee Club; Journalism Gub; Dramatic Gub; Girl Scouts. Won three county and two state essay contests; won third place in State Oration Contest; won honors in 4-H Club work and in athletics. Plans to do secretarial work. Fifth Rote Don Yoak .... Grantsville, VV. Va. Baritone Calhoun County High School Age 18; senior; first chair two years; Brass Quaitet. Tom Beasley.....................Hinton, W. Va. Clarinet Age 17; junior; first chair one year; plays tenor and alto saxophone and violin; basketball. Bobby Bailey....................Hinton, W. Va. Flute Age 13; is in Junior High School; first chair two years. Plans to be an aviator. Ward Charlton .... Hinton, W. Va. Trumpet Age 18; senior: first chair two years; plays violin; athletics (basketball). Plans to be a musician. James Harris .... Clarinet Age 16; junior; first chair one and one-half years. Plans to be a musician. Janice Ann Mann . . . Hinton, W. Va. Oboe Age 17; junior; fiist chair two and one-half years; plays violin and piano; basketball. Plans to enter the field of music. Sixth Rote Anna Lou Simpson . . Hinton, W. Va. T rombone Age 15; sophomore; first chair two and one-half years; German Band. Plans to be a musician. Carrington Spade . . . Hinton, W. Va. Trombone Age 17; junior; first chair two years; Little German Band. Plans to be a musician. Margaret L. Stewart . Hinton, W. Va. Percussion Age 14; freshman; basketball. Plans to be a school teacher. William Oliver Stewart . Hinton, W. Va. Bass Drum Age 17; sophomore; first chair two years; plavs snare drum, cymbals, tympani; basketball. Plans to be a musician. Leonard Wood .... Hinton, W. Va. Baritone Age 17; junior; first chair two years; basketball. Roland Bari ell . . Beaver Dam, Wis. Sousa phone Age 17; senior; first chair two years; String Quartet; Pep Band; Radio Gub; Student Council; vice-president of class; All-State Band: attended University of Wisconsin Music Clinic, '39. Plans to be a mechanical engineer. Seventh Rote Warren Block . . . Beaver Dam, Wis. Cornet Age 17; senior; first chair three years in band, two years in orchestra; plays baritone; Cornet Quartet and Trio; track; ba eball. District Solo Contest, first. '36. second. ’37; first, ’38, '39. State Solo Contest, first, '36, second, '37. National Solo Contest, superior,” ’39. Phyllis Brefka . . . Beaver Dam, Wis. Oboe and Cello Age 17; senior; first chair oboe two years; cello two and one-half years; plays piano, violin, and twirls a baton; String Trio. District Solo Contest, first, '39. on piano and oboe. National Solo Contest, good,” '39, on piano. Plans to be a music teacher. Betty Janf. Brace . . Beaver Dam, Wis. Violin Age 17; junior; first chair two years; String Quartet; String Trio; Girls' Athletic Association; Drama Gub; Nature Club. District Solo Contest, first in Gass B, '38; second in Class A, '39. State Solo Contest, second in Gass B, ’38. Received Girls' Citizenship Award. ’38. William S. Murphy Beaver Dam, Wis. Drum Age 17; junior; first chan two years; plays drums and bells; basketball; football; baseball; Library Gub; B basketball championship team. Plans to major in history and be an athletic coach. William E. Diver . Steven Point, Wis. Bass Age 18; junior; first chair one year; boxing; stage manager. District Solo Contest, superior,” ’39. Radio Gub; flag swinging. Plans to become a member of the U. S. Navy Band. Betty June Frost . . Stevens Point, Wis. Oboe Age 16; senior; first chair five years; plays piano; Woodwind Quintet; Student Council; Junior and Senior plays; Senior yearbook staff; Girls’ Pep Club; Dramatic Gub. District Solo Contest, “superior.” '36. '37, '38. '39. State Solo Contest, excellent,” ’36, '37, ’38. National Solo Contest, excellent.” ’39. Na- tional Honor Society; Student Council delegate to state convention. [ 87 1 BAND Alliance, Nebraska, High School Band ALLIANCE, NEBRASKA F. Vallette Hill, Director From twelve to seventy-two members in three years. Own perior” concert and marching, National Contest, 1939. Many fine instruments; an up-to-date band room; a fine instrumental first solos and ensembles 1939. Many members play in munici- program througheut the school system. Contest ratings: “Su- pal band. Yoe High School Band CAMERON, TEXAS Francis Cox, Director Organized 1931, with twentv-five members; affiliated with school, 1935; present membership, sixty-five; has complete instrumentation; owns seventy-five uniforms; has its own department in school building. State Contest Record: First prize as municipal band, 1933-34. Third Division, Class B, 1935. Excellent, 1936; Excellent, 1937; Superior, 1938; Superior, 1939. National Contest, Superior, 939- Effingham High School Band EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS Andrew Mi kit a, Director An cutstanding band as is evidenced by trophies in great sembles in both state and national competition won by members number. Takes an active and enthusiastic part in all school of this band, and community activities. Many first place soloists and en- Sidney Lanier High School Band MONTCOMERY, AI.ARAMA Vale H. Ellis, Director I he Sidney Lanier Senior Senior High School of Montgomery, Alabama, maintains four bands, namely a beginner’s band, second band, R. O. 1'. C. military band, and the concert band. During the second semester of the school year the concert band gives weekly broadcasts. The daytime broadcast is picked up by station V( OV from the stage of the high school each Thursday at 10:45. I he night broadcast goes out over stationWSFA every other Friday night from the Civic Room of the Jeff Davis Hotel. The Lanier Marching Band was picked from the state of Alabama to put on the drill work between the halves of the annual Blue-Gray (North-South) football game. At this game, in addition to regular marching, the formations 1861-1862-1863-1864-1939-DIXIE-BLl’E-GRAY-and C. S. A. were used. A special arrangement of drill music was used and included Men of Ohio,” “Tramp, Tramp,” The Girl I Left Behind Me, Bonnie Blue Flag,” ‘Oh Sousanna,” “Scatter Brain,” “Yankee Doodle,” “Dixie,” Stars and Stripes,” Star Spangled Banner,” and Marching Along Together. The drill was executed with continuous music. [89] ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS First Row Joe Hfnzincer, Jr. . . Stevens Point, VVis. Trombone Age 17; sophomore; studied two year ; drum major; play violin, baritone; Trombone Quartet; football; hockey. District Twirling Contest. “superior.” '39. Robert Men el . . . Stevens Point, Wis. Trombone Age 17; senior; first chair one year; plays piano; Brass Sextet; athletics; debate; state representative for National Honor Society. Plans to study medicine. Ruth Miciiklsen . . Stevens Point, Wis. Tympannt Age 18; senior; first chair three years; plays violin, bells, snare drum; Drum Ensemble; Pep Club: Monitors’ Club. District Solo Contest, “superior.” '38, '39. State Solo Contest, “superior,” '38, '39. Hob Olson....................Stevens Point, Wis. Snare Drum Age 17; senior; firrt chair two years; Drum Ensemble; Student Council; Dramatic Club; Radio Guild; Police Commission. District Contest. '39, “superior. National Contest, good,” '39. Margaret Simonson . . . Hudson, Wis. Violin Age 18; first chair two years; plays French horn and sings; Brass Choir; Mixed Chorus; Girls' Glee Club; Girls Athletics; Speech Club; declamation. Plans to teach music, John StAYBERG................Hudson, Wis. Trombone Age 16; junior: first chair two years; Brass Choir; Little German Band; Brass Quartet; football; athletic manager. Jane Sutherland .... Hudson, Wis. Drumi and Tympam Age 17; senior; first chair three years; Mixed Chorus; Girls’ Glee Club; Girls' Sextet; girls' athletics; decla mation; dramatics. District Solo Contest, “superior,” ’39; officer in G. A. C. Plans to be a kindergarten teacher. Paul Thompson .... Hudson, Wis. Tenor ( Vocal) Age 18; graduated in 1939; plays cornet; quartet; Madrigal Group; athletics; District Solo Contest, first '38. '39. Roy Larson...............................Cody, Wyo. Clarinet Age 17; junior; first chair two years; plays piano and saxophone; Clarinet Quartet; All-State Band; basket ball; A Cappella Choir; school paper staff; drum major; student director; aviation enthusiast; solo Bight. Plans to be an aeronautical engineer. Ruth Ellen Peterson . . . Cody, Wyo. Drumi and Tympam A senior; first chair three years; plays bass drum, piano, cello, chimes; orchestra; National Honor Society; A Cappella Choir. Dick Shaw................................Cody, Wyo. Comet Age 17; senior; first chair three years; football; school paper staff: National Honor Society; president of Senior Gass. Plan to do newspapet wotk. Sixth Row Beverly Aaneruo . . . Evanston, Wyo. Ban Clarinet Age 17; junior; first chair six months; X-Cello Club. Plan to be an air stewardess. Erwin J. Pi.eet . . . Stevens Point, Wis. Ban Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays B flat clarinet; Gannrt Duet; baseball; basketball; District Solo Contest, “superior,” '39. Ralph A. Siiafton . . Stevens Point, Wis. Stun Ban Age 18; senior; first chair three year ; plays violin and piano; Radio Guild; first division District Contest flag swinging. District Solo Contest, first division. '37; State Contest, firrt division, '37. Plans to be a radio announcer. Second Row Robert Woychowski . Stevens Point, Wis. Alto Saxophone Age 16; junior; first chair four years; Saxophone Quar let; Solo and Ensemble group; Science Club. District Solo Contest, “superior,’’ '38, '39. State Contest, excellent.’’ 38; National Solo Contest, good.” '39. Plans to be an accountant. Fourth Row Robert Birce .... Marshfield, Wis. Baritone Saxophone Age 17; senior; first chair one year; hockey team. District Solo Contest, “superior, ’37; excellent,” '38; superior. 39. State Solo Contest, good,” ’37. National Solo Contest, “excellent, '39; National Honor Society. Jack Conlon .... Marshfield, Wis. French Horn Age 18; senior; first chair three years; Bra Sextet and Horn Quartet. District Solo Contest, “superior,” '37. '38, '39. State Solo Contest, “superior. ’38, '39. National Solo Contest, “excellent,” '39. Walter W. Ives . . . Marshfield, Wis. Cornet Age 16; junior; first chait two year ; Cornet Trio. District Solo Contest, “superior,” '38. State Contest, superior. '38; good,” '39. Plans to be a radio engineer. Doris Bertagnoli.i . . . Evanston, Wyo. Flute Age 17; senior; first chair two year ; play piano; Flute Duet. Quartet: “Pepster Club. Xenon Club; staff of school paper; honors in 4 H Gub work; first prize in essay contest; prize for a poem which was published. Plan to be a stenographer, but will continue her study of music. Frances Ann Cook . . Evanston, Wyo. Snare Drum Age 15; sophomore; play piano; accompanist for school for solos and ensemble ; Xenon Club; valedictorian of Junior High School graduating class. Donna Mae Gewecke . Evanston, Wyo. Frenth Horn Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays alto horn, cornet; Bras Quartet; Pcpsters”; Xenon Gub; X-Cello Gub; Student Council. Dorothy Henderson . . Evanston, Wyo. Alto Saxophone Age 16; junior; first chair one year; Saxophone Quartet; Saxophone Trio; Saxophone I urt; X-Cello Club. Plans to make music education her occupation. Robert Forsythe .... Hudson, Wis. Baritone [ Vocal) Age 18; semoi in 1939; Vocal Trio; athletics; debate. District Solo Contest, first, '39. Plan to study law. Lyi.e Halbkrc........................Hudson, Wis. Souuiphone Age 18; senior; first chair one year; play string bass; Brass Choir; Mixed Chorus; Boys' Glee Gub. Plans to be an automobile mechanic. Jane Hurst..........................Hudson, Wis. Soprano ( Vocal) Age 18; senior in 1939; play piano; Madrigal Group; Sextet; athletics. District Solo Contest, first. ’37, '38, '39. State Solo Contest, first. '38. National Solo Contest, second, 39. Verna Maf. Jones .... Hudson, Wis. Baritone Age 17; senior; first chan two years; plays cello and sings. Bras Choir; sing in Girls’ Sextet; Girls' Athletics; Speech Department; reboot annual; school paper; chorus. Mary Jane Peterson . . . Hudson, Wis. Soprano [Vocal) Age 18; senior; plays piano; Madrigal Group. District Solo Contest, fust, '36, 37, '38, '39. National Solo Contest, second, '39. Third Row Harold Jensen .... Marshfield, Wis. Clarinet Age 18; senior; first chair five years; Woodwind Trio; Flute and Qarinet Duet. District Solo Contest. u perior, 36. 37, 38. '39. State Solo Contest, “ u- peri°t. '36, '37, '38. National Solo Contest, excellent.’ '38, 39. Plans to be in the retail shoe business, with music as a hobby, Lester Krienke . . . Marshfield, Wis. Banoon Age 18; senior; first chair two years; Woodwind Trio. District Solo Contest, superior, '38. '39. State Solo Contest, superior,” '38, '39. National Solo Contest, “superior,” '39. Genevieve Pinion . . . Marshfield, Wis. Flute Age 17; senior; first chair two years; play piano; Woodwind Trio; Flutc-Qarinet Duet; school annual staff. District Solo Contest, superior.” '39; Na tional Solo Contest, good.” '39; National Honor Society; first prize in an essay contest on Catholic Education.” Plans to major in music. Fifth Row Dorothy A. Sievers . . Marshfield, Wis. Oboe Age 15; sophomore; first chait two years; Flute-Oboe Duet. District Solo Contest, “superior,” '38, '39. State Solo Contest, superior,” '38. Marie Hilton .... Evanston, Wyo. Trumpet Age 18; senior; first chair three year ; Quartet and Duet; solo wotk; G. A. A. Club; honors in swimming contests. Plans to be an air stewardess. Seventh Row Charmain Jamison . . . Evanston, Wyo. Soprano Age 18; senior; has studied voice four years; plays piano, guitar, violin; Quartet and Trio; I.e Cita Mard Club; Xenon Club; Pepster Club. Plan singing career and hopes to do operatic singing. Esther M11.1.S.....................Evanston, Wyo. Clarinet Age 16; sophomore; first chait two years; plays piano; Clarinet Quartet; Clarinet Duet; annual staff; honors in 4 H Club work. Plan to take a business course, but to continue het music tiatning. Jessie Ortega......................Evanston, Wyo. Piano Age 17; junior; ha been chief pianist for her organization for foui years, and bass drummer for one year; plays violin, bass violin; Le Cita Mard. Plan to be a pianist and accompanist. Alta Fae With am . . . Evanston, Wyo. Snare Drum Ago 16; junior; first chair one year; G. A. A. Gub; X-Ccllo Club; honor in Home Economics. Plans to be an air stewardess. Catherine Ryan .... Hudson, Wis. Soprano ( Vocal) Age 17; senior; plays clarinet; Madngal Gioup; Sextet. Evelyn Rydeen .... Hudson, Wis. B Flat Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chait thtce years; play piano, bells, -axophone; Woodwind Ensemble. Qarinet Quar let. Saxophone Sextet; Mixed Choi us; Gills' Glee Club: athletics; Speech Club; school annual. District Solo Contest, “superior, '36. ’37. Chosen as out-■ landing senior girl by her class and faculty; officer in the G. A. C. Plans to be a teacher of history and music. Lynn Winch .... Marshfield, Wis. Trombone Age 15; sophomore; first chair one year; Brass Sextet. District Solo Contest, superior,” '38, ’39. State Solo Contest, excellent.” '38. Louis Allen.............................Cody, Wyo. Trombone Age 17; junior; first chair two years; plays baritone trumpet. B flat bass; A Cappella Choir; president of Junior Gas ; Star Scout; mayor of city for a day (Bov Scout Drive). Plans to be an aeronautical engineer. Charles Becker .... Sheridan, Wyo. Cello Age 16; junior; first chair cello three years; first chair baritone two years; plays trombone and piano; String Sextet; String Trio; Brass Sextet; swing band; Hi-Y. State Solo Contest, very superior,” '38; superior,” '39. Plans to play cello. Dorothy Jane Becker . Sheridan, Wyo. Violin and Cornet Age 18; senior; first chair violin three years; first chair cornet two years; plays drums, clarinet, saxophone, piano; Shnng Sextet; String Trio; high school swing band. 191] ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS A h. FT N , J E -TS 1 3H H 11 y v;“' £ Hmh asi rTvr — H f I l ii! 'III V tfVI r “ pw (■{■Si tit - Hi IW iu: LJni'Ll T IlliiiiiMii IJiBiliSililal! Bill! 1’fcll ®|l� v IIKlii 14 v 1 liF N I li iPiljlll ! •.-■■■• ■«laii mill mV i «r •■. ■ ; ; liS ♦r li -vl Nk! f First Roiv Shirley Evans .... Sheridan, Wvo. Sinng Bon Age 16; junior; fiist chair one year; plays piano, clarinet. pipe organ; String Knwmble. Plan to continue in music. Jim Furlong....................Sheridan, Wyo. Tenor Saxophone Age 18; senior; first chair two years; plays alto saxophone and clarinet; Saxophone Quartet; DeMolay. Plans to he a certified public accountant. Clifford F. Johnson . . Sheridan, Wyo. Clarinet Age 18; senior; plays piano, clarinet, saxophone; Clarinet Quartet; Hi Y. District Solo Contest, ‘'excellent. ' ‘38. Plans to continue in music. Robert G. Miller . . . Sheridan, Wyo. E Elol Ban Age 16; junior; first chair one year. Hubert Mi nick .... Sheridan, Wyo. Clarinet Age 17; junior; Clarinet Quartet; track; tennis; Hi-Y; National Honor Society. State Solo Contest, su- perior.” 39. Billy Robbins .... Sheridan, Wyo. Trumpet Age 18; senior; first chair one year; swing band; Trumpet Quartet. Plans to major in history. Second Row Charlotte Sciiuff . . . Sheridan, Wyo. Cymbal Age 17; senior; plays piano and cello; orchestra; Gills' Glee Club; (inis' Sextet; String Ensemble; swing orchestra; played accompaniments for soloists at the State Contest. Plans to be a public school music teacher or secretary. Robert Tschirgi .... Sheridan, Wyo. Piccolo Age 15; junior; first chair three years; play violin; advanced orchestra; Stiing Ensemble; high school clubs; first chair piccolo player for All-State Band of Wyoming. Plans to be a surgeon. Robert E. Wellwood . . Sheridan, Wyo. Trombone Age 18; senior; first chair three years; violin and string bass; Brass Sextet; track; DeMolay. Plans to continue his work in music. Brannon Anderson . . . Grenada, Miss. B Plat Clarinet Age 13; eighth grade; first chair two years; Clarinet Quartet; second division in State Contest, '38; first division, 39. Allen Anderson .... Grenada, Miss. Alto Saxophone Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays clarinet; Saxophone Quartet; first division State Contest, '39. Mickey Angevine . . . Grenada, Miss. Cornet Age 16; sophomore; Cornet Trio; twirler. Third Row Charlie Calloway . . . Grenada, Miss. Flute Age 17; senior; first chair four yeais; plays piccolo; Flute Duet; Flute Trio; manager for football squad; basketball; senior play. Dorothy Fisher .... Grenada, Miss. Alto Clarinet Age 16; junior; first chair eighteen months. Plans to be a stenographer. Posie Gant............................Grenada, Miss. French Horn Age 17; senior; first chair two years; Horn Quartet; Brass Sextet. Frances Herring . . . Grenada, Miss. Oboe Age 16; sophomore; first chair two yean; Junior McDowell Music Club. Plans to do secretarial work. Jack Hudson.....................Grenada, Miss. Tenor Saxophone Senior; first chair one year; plays clarinet and piano; Saxophone Quartet; baseball; football; track; tennis; dramatics. Plans to be a certified public accountant. Fred Hodges.....................Grenada, Miss. BB Flat Ban Age 19; senior; first chair two years; Brass Sextet; student publications. Plans to go into business. Fourth Row Benton Keeton .... Grenada, Miss. Baritone Age 15; sophomore; first chair four years; plays cornet; Brass Sextet; Glee Club; Junior McDowell Music Club; track. Second division State Solo Contest. '38; first in '39. Second division National Contest. 39. Plans to go into aeronautics. John Keeton..................Grenada, Miss. 7 rombone Age 16; junior; first chair three years; Brass Sextet; student conductor; vice president of band; National Band and Orchestra Honor Society; Glee Club. Plans to be a lawyer. Worm ACk Smith .... Grenada, Miss. Cornet Age 19; senior; first chair one year; Brass Quartet; Cornet Trio; Brass Sextrt; athletics. Tinsley B. Thrower, Jr. Grenada, Miss. Twirling Drum Major Age 19; twirling four year . Dorothy Whittaker . . Grenada, Miss. Bell Lyre Age 17; senior; first chair one year; plays piano; co editor of school paper; dramatics; represented school in literary field meet. Plans to be a doctor. Bobby Weir........................Grenada, Miss. Snare Drum Age 16; junior; first chair two years; Drum Ensemble; track; literary field meets; first place in Snare Drum Solo State Contest. '39; second place in Algebra field meet; second place in Latin field meet. Plaa to be a doctor. Fifth Row Don Sebastion .... Lexington, Ky. Drum Mdjor Henry Clay High School Age 17; junior; plays drums; drum major one year; Pep Club; Hi-Y; R. O. T. C. Plans to be a doctor. Estelle Homeyer . . . Caldwell, Texas Alto Saxophone Age 15; junior; first chair one semester. Plans to do secretarial work. Jimmie Marks .... Caldwell, Texas French Horn Age 15; junior; first chair two years; plays cornet and baritone; Quartet; Quintet; Sextet. District Solo Contest. supenor,” '39; State Solo Contest. superior.’’ '39; National Solo Contest, superior, '39. Alvin Glenn Schiller . Caldwell, Texas Trombone Age 16; senior; first chair three years; Brass Sextet; (Jiorus. District Solo Contest, excellent. '38; State Solo Contest, good, '37; superior. '38; excellent. '39. National Contest, good.” '38. Plans to teach high school band. Richard Johnson . . . Dickinson, N. D. Cornet Age 17; junior; first chair one year; plays piano; Brass Sextet; Cornet Trio; dance orchestra. District Solo Contest, excellent, '39; Iafr Scout. Plans to he a chemical engineer. Dorothy Ann Powers . Union City, Tenn. Drum Major Union City High School Senior; drum major of band for three years; Mixed Chorus; Football Queen in 1938. Sixth Row Bill Bennett .... Union City, Tenn. Clarinet Union City High School Age 16; sophomore; fiist chair three years; plays piano and violin; Clarinet Quartet; Beta Club. Plans to become a musician. John Byr.n....................Union City, Tenn. Tuba Union City High School Age 20; senior; first chair three years; winner of city-wide spelling contest. Howard Forrester . . Union City, Tenn. Baritone Union City High School Age 16; junior; first chair three years; plays trombone; Brass Quartet. James Hudgins . . . Union City, Tenn. Comet Union City High School Age 17; junior; first chair four years; Cornet Trio; Bras Quartet; school paper staff; Hi-Y. Plans to enter the Civil Service. Edward Hudson . . . Union City, Tenn. Ban Drummer Union City High School Age 17; junior; head cf drum section one year. Plans to become an attorney. Bill Kelly .... Union City, Tenn. Mellophone Union City High School Age 16; sophomore; first chair three years; plays French horn and bass horn. Seventh Row James Pruett . . . Union City, Tenn. Trombone Union City High School Age 17; senior; first chair four years; Brass Quartet. Plans to be a musician. Howard Wayne Bishop . Whitewater, Wis. Cornet Whitewater City High School Age 16; junior; first chair one year; plays baritone, French horn, drums; Cornet Duet; Woodwind Sextet; Brass Sextet. District Solo Cornett, superior. '37. ’38. '39. State Solo Contest, excellent. '37; su perior, '38. National Solo Contest, excellent. '39. All-State Band. DoRaim Chamberlain . Whitewater, Wis. Tuba Whitewater City High School Age 14; freshman; first chair two years; plays piano; Brass Sextet; Choir; Forensic League; Girls' Athletic Association. District Solo Contest, superior. 36. '37, '38, 39. State Solo Contest, superior. '36. '37. 38. National Solo Contert, “excellent. 39. All-State Band. Adei.e M. Ludeman Whitewater, Wis. Oboe Whitewater City High Cchool Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays piano; Woodwind Quintet; Woodwind Quartet; Choir; Na tional Forensic League; newspaper staff. District Solo Contest, good.” '38; excellent.” 39. Dorothy Pester . . . Whitewater, Wis. Tenor Saxophone Whitewater City High School Age 17; senior; fiist chair two years; athletics; interpretative dancing; choir; Forensic League. District Solo Contest, excellent,” '38; supenor. 39. Dorothy Saunders . . Whitewater, Wis. Flute Whitewater City High School A e 17; senior; first chair one year; plays violin, piano: Woodwind Tiio; Quartet; Choir; senior class play; yearbook staff; newspaper staff; orchestra. District Solo Contest, “excellent. '37; “superior, ’38; excellent. ’39. State Solo Contest, excellent.” 38. 193 1 ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS First Row H. K. Brantley, Jr. . . Greenville, Miss. Trumpet Age 15; sophomore; firrt chair om- year. Plane to play in an orchestra. Catherine Gahas . . Greenville, Miss. Tympam Aj(• 16; junior; first tympanist three years; plays piano and bells. Plans to continue the study of music. Owen McCoy, Jr. . . Greenville, Miss. Oboe Age 14; freshman; first chair four years; plays clarinet; Woodwind Quintet; Boys’ Hi Y; school paper staff. Plans to be a chemical engineer. Harriett Taggart .... Cody, Wyo. Saxophone Junior; first chair three years; plays piano, tympam. bass violin; Sextet; A Cappella Choir: Pep Squad leader; National Honor Society. Roger Cooper..................Lexington, Ky. Saxophone Henry C.ay High School Age 17; sophomore; first chair four years; plays clarinet; •‘good” in State Solo Contest. 38. Plans to become a music teacher. Roy Cooley........................Lexington, Ky. Cot net Henry Clay High School Age 19; senior; first chair five years; orchestra; Brass Sextet; “Future Citizens award in Auto Mechanics given by Lexington Rotary Club. Plans to enter some field of aeronautics. Second Ro u Seeley Dunbar .... Lexington, Ky. Banoon Henry Clay High School Age 17; junior; plays drums; Woodwind Quintet; Student Council; Pep Club. Plans to become an engineer. Lillian Heaton .... Lexington, Ky. Clarinet Henry Clay High School Age 16; senior; has studied eight years; plays piano; Clarinet Quartet; Woodwind Quintet; Music Club; Spanish Club; International Relations Club; Git I Receives; “Bozo Club; National Honor Society. State Solo Contest, “good. ' '37, ’39. Plans to teach music. Martha Koppius .... Lexington, Ky. Cello Henry Gay High School Age 16; senior; first chair one year; plays piano; String Trio; Stung Quartet; school paper staff; senior piay. Kara to teach mathematics or music. Lro5 Marion Strong . . Lexington, Ky. 5oui.jp roMf Henry Clay High School Age 17; first chair one year; Brass Sextet; radio announcing; diamatics. Plans to become a radio announcer or an engineer. Martin Thomson . . . Lexington, Ky. Flute Henry Clay High School Age 17; senior; first chair for years; plays piccolo, piano, cello; Woodwind Quintet; Music Club; French Club. State Contest, “excellent.” '39. Plans to be come a band and orchestra director. Stuart I'rbach .... Lexington, Ky. French Horn Henry Clay High School Age 14; sophomore; plays piano and baritone; Brass Quartet; Sextet; Woodwind Quintet; debate. Solo Contest, “excellent.” '38; “superior,” '39. Plans to play horn in symphony orchema. Third Row William E. Waters, Jr. . Lexington, Ky. Drum Henry Clay High School Age 16; senior; recently placed on first chair; plays piano; debate. Distinction of meiit in the National Forensic League. Plans to be an electrical engineer. Victor Denslou . . . Greenville, Miss. Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair three yeats; plays saxophone, flute, French horn; Woodwind Quintet; track; dramatics; Glee Club. State Solo Contest, “superior. '37. National Solo Contest, good,” ’39. Plans to he a chemical engineer. Ernest O’Ban non . . . Greenville, Miss. Banoon Age 17; .senior; first chair four years; plays drums; Woodwind Quintet; Debate Club; Dramatic Gub; Glee Gub. Plans to study law. Jake Evans...........................Effingham, III. Souiaphone Senior; first chair four yearj; student publications. District Solo Conte-t, first. '36, ’37. ’38. '39. State Solo Contest, second. '36; third, '37; second. '38; first. '39. National Contest, first. '39. Plans to become a pharmacist. Myron S. Mikita .... Effingham, III. Clarinet Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays saxophone and violin; Woodwind Trio; Saxophone Sextet. Ath letics; student publications. District Solo Contest, first. '36. 37, ’38. '39. State Solo Contest, first, '36, '37, '38; second in National Solo Contest. '38. Plans to teach music. Theo Mikita................................Effingham, III. Snare Drum Age 14; frerhman; first chair four years; plays piano, xylophone hells, and othei percussion instruments. District Solo Conte:t. first, '36. '37, '38. '39. State Solo Contest, first, '36. '37, '38, '39. National Contest. first. '39. Third Row Lucille Cooper........................Milton, Wis. F.ute Age 16; junior; first chair one year. Plays piano; Woodwind Quintet; A Cappella Choir; opeietta; dec tarnation; athletics. John Fisher...........................Milton, Wis. Ban Diutn Age 17; sophomore; bass diummer one year: plays snare dium; Gnman Band; athletics. Iva Belle Lippincott . . . Milton, Wis. Clarinet Age 14; freshman; first chair one year; Woodwind Qintet; German Band; otchestia; Tri-Y Gub; Home Economics Club. District Solo Contest, third. 39. Plans to continue in music field. Carroll Loofboro .... Milton, Wis. Bj II Age 17; junior; first chair one year; Brass Sextet; basketball; football. Plans to do radio work. Joy Ferkins.........................Milton, Wis. Trombone Age 18; senior; has studied nombone seven months. She was first chan two years; plays piano; German Band; Y. W. C. A.; G. A A.; athletics. Plans to be a nurse. Gladys Porter.......................Milton, Wis. Horn Age 16; junior; first chair two years; Woodwind Quintet. District Solo Contest, fiist. 39. P.ans to do secretarial woik. Fifth Row Arlene Joyce Wkndorf . . Milton, Wis. Drum Major Age 15; sophomore; drum major one year; plays snare dium and piano; Home Economics play; head cheer leader; intiamural sports. Plans to be an architect. Curtis Whitford .... Milton, Wis. Baritone Freshman; first chair one semester; basketball. John White..........................Biloxi, Miss. Ban Age 17; senior; first chair one year; Brass Sextet; Phi Kappa fraternity; debate; diamatics; president of Student Body; Lieutenant-Governor of Magnolia Boys' State; president of Student Council. Plans to be a lawyer. Lois Mayes......................Centralia, Mo. Drumt Age 18; senior; first chait two years; plays piano; editor of the annual; Pep Squad; dramatics. Richard Kitzman . . Whitewater, Wis. Cornet Whitewater Gty High School Age 15; sophomore; first chair fout years; Brass Sextet; Trio; Quartet; athletic . District Solo Contest, first in Class B, '36; first in Gass B. '37; first in Gass A, '38; first in Gass A. '39. State Solo Contest, first, Gass C, '36; first in Gass B. '37; second in Gass A, '38. National Solo Contest, second. Class A. '39. Plans to be a director. Adinf. Womblb .... Caldwell, Texas 7 ympant Age 16; junior; first chair one year; plays xylophone and hell lyre; Drum Ensemble; elected Miss Caldwell” in 19 38; Duchess to the Blue Bonnett Festival in 1939; honor roll three years. Sixth Row Wanda E. Bob Bin . Fayetteville, W. Va. Clarinet Age 16; sophomore; fiist chair two years; plays violin and piano; Woodwind Ensemble; 4-H Gub; Dramatic Gub; Stamp Gub; Glee Club; Girl Scouts. Plans to continue the study of music. Robert Daniel . . Fayetteville, W. Va. Cornet Age 16; sophomore; first chair one year; basketball; Dramatic Gub; Glee Club; Boy Scouts. Plans to continue the study of music. Grace Dodd . . . Fayetteville, W. Va. Drum Major Age 15; junior; drum major two years; plays piano and sings; Glee Gub; Dramatic Gub. Wendell Eskew . . Fayetteville, W. Va. T rombone Age 14; freshman; first chair one year; plays violin; basketball. Plans to be a minister. Douglas Jones . . Fayetteville, W. Va. Drum Major Age 15; sophomore; drum major one year; plays piano and sings; Glee Gub; Dramatic Gub; cheerleader. Plans to teach music. Stevp. Kovacs, Jr. . Fayetteville, W. Va. Freneh Horn Age 16; sophomore; first chair one year; Boy Scout; basketball Plans to continue the study of music. Seventh Row Frieda M. McClung . Fayetteville, W. Va. Flute Age 16; sophomore; first chair two years; Woodwind Ensemble; 4-H Gub; Girl Scouts; Stamp Club; Glee Gub. Plans to be a music teacher. Russell McAvoy . . Fayetteville, W. Va. French Horn Age 14; freshman; first chair one semester; plays double horn; 4-H Gub; third prize in regional contest in gardening. Plans to continue the study of music. Boyd Selvey . . . Fayetteville, W. Va. Saxophone Age 14; fieshman; first chair one year; plays violin and percussion instiuments; basketball; track; 4-H Gub; Federated Music Gub. Healthiest boy in county in 4 H Gub. Plans to continue the study of music. Wat Smylie .... Greenwood, Miss. Corner Age 16; junior; first chair two years; member of championship Brass Sextet. '38. State Solo Contest, “excellent. '38; good, '39. Plays in high school dance orchestra. State Ginic Band. '37, '38. '39. Virginia Small . . Greenwood, Miss. Ban Drum Age 16; junior; first chait one year; has represented the community in various beauty revues; Dramatic Gub; Glee Gub; Pep Squad. State Ginic Band, '39. [95 1 ★ FIRST CHAIR MEMBERS First Row Robert Chii.ds........................Hornell, N. Y. Man tout Age 18; senior; fir;t chair one year; Brass Sextet; Baritone Quartet; International Relations Club; drum major. Plan? to do mortuary service. Arthur Christ .... Hornell, N. V. Clarinet Arc 16; postgraduate work; first chair one year; Clan net Quartet; Clarinet trip; debate; athletics; K.E.T.T. fraternity; District Solo Contest, “superior.” ’39; State Solo Contest, “superior.” ’39; National Contest, “superior,” ’39; Concert Master of the All-State Band at Eastman Theater, Rochester. Plans to do physical education work. Harrison Dodge .... Hornell, N. V. French Horn Age 18; senior; first chair two years; Bras Sextet; Horn Quartet; athletics; honors in swimming. State Solo Contest, “superior,” 39. Jean Dovi.e...........................Hornell, N. Y. Alto Clarinet Age 18; postgraduate work; plays violin; Clarinet Quar let; sorority. Betty Jean Fritz .... Hornell, N. Y. ban Clarinet Age 13; junior; first chair two and one-half years; plays piano; Mixed Clarinet Quartet. Plan to be an art teacher. Marjorie Galutia . . . Hornell, N. Y. AI to Saxophone Age 15; sophomore; first chair one semester; play piano; Saxophone Quartet and Trio. Plans to be a secretary. Second Row Mary Lois Hedges . . . Hornell, N. Y. Banoon Age 14; freshman; first chair one semester; plays piano and organ; Woodwind Trio; plays accompaniments for soloists. Gus Lettas......................Hornell, N. Y. Cornet Age 18; postgraduate work; first chair three years; Brass Sextet; Cornet Trio; Cornet Quartet; school paper staff; Dramatic Club; intramural sports. District Solo Contest, excellent.” '39; State Solo Contest, “excellent.” ’39; All-Star Sunday School basketball team; Red Cross Junior Life Saver; Star Scout. Plans to work with his father in business. Howard Lutz.....................Hornell, N. Y. Trombone Age 18; senior; first chair two years; Trombone Quartet: Brass Sextet. District Solo Contest, “superior.” ’38; “excellent.” '39. State Solo Contest, “excellent plus.” ’38, '39. National Solo Contest, excellent,” '38. Plans to continue in music. Roy Stephens.........................Hornell, N. Y. Tuba Age 18; senior; first chair one year; play piano; Brass Sextet; swimming; letter in basketball. District Solo Contest, “excellent,” '38; “excellent plus,” ’39. National Solo Contest, “excellent plus,’ ’39. Plans to continue in music. Joann Williams .... Hornell, N. Y. Flute Age 15; sophomore; first chair one seme: ter; plays Bano and piccolo; Flute Trio; Woodwind Quintet. istrict Solo Contest, “superior.” ’39. State Solo Contest, excellent.” ’39. First prize for a “Safety” composition sponsored by her city. Plans to continue her music and probably teach. Janet Cruickshank . . . Sturgis, S. D. Snare Drum Age 14; freshman; plavs xylophone, piano, and tym-pani; orchestra; instructor of drum class; member of G. A. A.; athletic certificate. Plans to be a home economics teacher. Third Row Phyllis Griffith .... Sturgis, S. I). Bail Drum Age 16; junior; first drummer one year; plays piano; dramatics; journalism; G. A. A. Lila Peregrine......................Sturgis, S. I). French Horn Age 17; senior; first chair two years; plays piano and cornet; Brass Trio; Brass Sextet; Girls’ Athletic As sociation; assistant business manager of the 1940 annual. Plans to be a beauty operator. Frank Dbpugi.ia .... Sturgis, S. D. Cornet Age 16; freshman; first chair four years; Little German Band. Plans to continue in music. Marion Spring.............Sturgis, S. I). Alto Saxophone Age 15; junior; first chair four years; plays piano and xylophone; Saxophone Quartet and Saxophone Trio; sings; dramatics; Glee Club; operetta; athletics; certificate in dramatics shows promise as a vocalist. Georcene Tarrant . . . Sturgis, S. D. Baritone Age 16; junior; first chair one year; sings, plays the piano and cornet; Bras Trio; Brass Octet; athletics; journalism; operetta; Glee Club; majorette; honor in dramatics, voice, and tapping. Plant to be a music instructor or English teacher. Mary Maxine Tribby . . Sturgis, S. D. Trombone Age 17; senior first chair three years; plays piano and violin; Brass Ensemble; Brass Quartet; Dramatic Club; Glee Club; Mixed Chorus; orchestra; Journalism Club; president of band; secretary of Senior Class; secretary of Dramatic Club. Plans to take nurse’s training and be a stewardess on airline. Fourth Row Wayne Vig..............................Sturgis, S. D. String Ban Age 17; senior; plavs BB flat bass; Brass Ensemble; football; student government group; class plays. Plans to be an engineer. Robert Vooriiees .... Sturgis, S. D. BB Flat Ban Age 18; senior; first chair three years; Pitt Band; German Band; Brass Ensemble; track and basketball; DeMolay. Robert M. Wood .... Sturgis, S. D. Clarinet Age 18; senior; fir«t chair six years; plays cornet, saxo phone, baritone; Clarinet Quartet; Woodwind Quintet; Reed Ensemble; DeMolay; “Knights of Green Cushion”; debate; operetta; senior high fraternity; president of senior class. Plan to be an undertaker. Eleanor Brown..........................Sturgis, S. D. Flute Age 17; senior; first chair one year; sings, plays the piano; quartet and orchestra; debate; Quill and Scroll; literary and dramatic honors. Plans to be a secretary. Lucille Kelley .... Booneville, Mo. Drum Major Age 14; sophomore; twirling two years; plays bells, clarinet and parade drum; twirling team; Drum and Bugle Corps; State Contest, excellent.“ '39. Sam Thompson .... Dickinson, N. D. French Horn Age 16; sophomore; first chair one year; plays baritone, snare drum; Brass Sextet; French Horn Quartet; basketball; football. Fifth Row Billy Smith..................Columbia, Miss. Clarinet Age 14; fiist chair two years; plays saxophone; athletics; debate; honors in Scout work and in basketball. Plans to be a mortician. James Tennant, Jr. . . . Nashua, N. II. Baritone Age 16; junior; first chair one year, plays trombone; both band and orchestra; Debating Club; newspaper start; tumbling team. Plans to be a chemist. J. C. Bradley...............................DeLand, Fla. Saxophone Age 17; junior; first chair three years; plays alto saxo-one, tenor saxophone, and B flat clarinet; Saxophone xtet; debating. State Solo Contest, “excellent.” ’37. '38, '39. National Contest, superior.” ’39. Dorothy Jean Brandon . . DeLand, Fla. String Ban Age 17; senior; first chair one year; plays violin; Spanish Club; Senior Chris' Service Club. Plans to do secretarial work. Laurence Ray Denham . DeLand, Fla. Tenor Saxophone Age 16; junior; first chair two years; plays violin; Saxophone Sextet; president of Student Government Junior High School. Plans to be aviator. Bobby Kkikskn............................DeLand, Fla. Alto Clarinet Age 16; senior; first chair three years. District Solo Contest, “excellent,” ’38, ’39. Plan to study med icine. Sixth Row Bob Feasei............................DeLand, Fla. Cornet Age 18; senior; first chair four years; Cornet Trio; Hi-Y Club. State Solo Contest. “superior, ’37; “excellent,” 38; “superior,” ’39. National Solo Contest, “superior,” ’37, ’38, ’39. Sara Forehand.........................DeLand, Fla. Trombone Age 16; junior; first chair one year; Latin Club; Pi Kappa Kappa. State Solo Contest, good.” ’38; “excellent,” '39. National Solo Contest, good,” ’39. Plans to enter the field of music. George E. Kelley .... DeLand, Fla. Ban Clarinet Age 18; junior; first chair one year; play B flat clarinet; Spanish Club; electrician for school stage; assistant Scoutmaster; Eagle Scout; captain of Sons of American Legion; Sterling Silver award for debaririg in W. C. T. U. Jeanne Maxweli...................DeLand, Fla. Flute Age 16; junior; first chair two years; Flute Quartet; Woodwind Quintet; Latin Club. State Solo Contest, “good. ’38; superior,” '39. National Contest, superior,” ’39. Ruth Lois Maxwell . . . DeLand, Fla. Oboe Age 16; senior; first chair four years; plays piano; Woodwind Quintet; National Honor Society; Senior Chris' Service Club; handbook publication. State Solo Contest, good.” '38; “superior,” ’39. National Contest, “good.” '39. Plans to enter the field of music or science. C arl Osteen..........................DeLand, Fla. Baritone Age 15; sophomore; first chair one yeai; plays bass drum, piano and trombone; dramatics. State Solo Contest. good. ’39. Plans to be an aeronautical engi ncer. Seventh Row Richard Saryer..............DeLand, Fla. Ban Saxophone Age 18; junior; first chair one year; Saxophone Sextet. Donna Smith.................DeLand, Fla. Percunion Age 17; senior; firrt chair one year; plavs piano; Tri-Hi-Y; Senior Girls' Service Club; Spanish Club. State Solo Contest, “superior,” ’38, on xylophone; superior,” 39. on xylophone and dium. National Solo Contest, “superior. '38. on xylophone; “su perior.” ’39. on xylophone; “excellent” on drum. Elected “Miss Freshman” of DeLand High School. Plans to enter the field of music. Preston Smith......................DeLand, Fla. French Horn Age 18; senior; first chair five years; French Horn Quartet; Hi Y Club; Science Club; Thespian Club; Spanish Club. State Solo Contest, “superior.” ’38. ’39. National Solo Conte: t. “superior. ’38; “ex cellent.” '39. Plans to be an engineer. Hubert TAlton......................DeLand, Fla. Baritone Saxophone Age 16; sophomore; first chair four years; Saxophone Sextet. State Solo Contest, “good.” '38; superior.” '39. National Contest, “excellent. '39. President of Sophomore Class; president of Home Room. Plan to be aviator. Jimmy Tii.i.is...........................DeLand, Fla. Souiaphone Age 18; senior; first chair four and one-half years; plays bass violin; Hi Y; Spanish Club; annual staff; Science Qub. District Solo Contest, “superior,” ’37. '38. '39. State Contest, “superior.” ’37; “good.” ’38; superior.” ’39. Plans for a career in engi neering and surveying. Dixie Lee Vance .... DeLand, Fla. Clarinet Age 16; junior; first chair one year; plays saxophone; Clarinet Quartet; TryHi-Y; National Honor Society; I-atin Qub; Miss Junior of 1940; drum major for 1940-’41; vice president of Junior Class. Plans to be a music teacher. 197] MAJORS AND MAJORETTES First Row June Woody...................................North Fork, West Virginia Major tile Age 17; junior; hat hern majoictte two years; dramatics; won a popularity contest in school. 1938. Ralph Malcolm Lehman.................................Columbia, Tennessee Drum Major Columbia Military Academy From Jackson. Mississippi; started music in Cannclton High School Band. Cannclton, Indiana; plays alto clarinet; entered Columbia Military Academy. '37; he was assistant drum major in 1938, head drum major. 1939-’4l); studied twirling under Mrs. H. E. Nutt of Chicago; letter in barketball at Columbia Military Academy; First Lieutenant and Commanding Officer of band, '40. Ann Clark.........................................Brownsville, Tennessee Drum Major Age 17; sophomore; drum major three year ; State Contest, “superior, '39. Kvblyn Krkick.........................................Shidler, Oklahoma Drum .Major Age 15; sophomore; plays drums and piano; Dramatic Club; Rainbow Girl;; C. C. Club; plans to be a music teacher. LESTER Wiles.............................North Fork, West Virginia Drum Major Second Row Waverly King.......................................Richmond, Virginia Drum Major.........................Thomas Jefferion High School Doyle Carter...........................................Winks, Texas C.'annei Age 18; postgraduate in high school; first chair one year; plays saxophone and bass clarinet; clarinet quartet; saxophone quartet; Glee Club; football; tennis; State Solo Contest, excellent.’' '36; honors in tennis; member of the regional championship football team; drum major of the band; plans to be a band director. Julia Anna Ross....................................Huntsville, Texas Drum Major Allan Unger...........................................Cleveland, Ohio Drum Major Cleveland Heights High School Inset Row Two Sheila Brough, Darlene Gull, Darlene Cook Drum Majoreltet Hkber Warburton Drum Major This drum major and these drum majorettes take the band through intricate maneuvers, and never fail to thrill the spectators with their strutting and excellent twirling. Third Row Jane Rhineheart.....................................Pharr, Texas Twhler Age 15; sophomore; twirling two years; plays cornet; Rainbow Girls; Girl Reserves; Girl Scouts; annual staff; baskeball. tennis; District Solo Contest, superior. '39; State Contest, “superior. '39, '40; National Contest, “superior”; plans to be an air hostess. Bernice Baden............................................Pharr, Texas Twitter Write-up on page with Cut No. 21. Rosalie Gordon...........................................Wharton, Texas Drum Major Age 17; senior; drum major two years; plays violin; tennis; sports editor of school paper; plans to be a teacher of kindergarten and primary work. Pat Hughes..............................North Fork, West Virginia Majorette Age 16; junior; has been majorette for her band two years; plays piano; Beta Club; school paper staff; dramatics; honors in stage work in tap dancing. Dickinson, North Dakota Baton Twirling and Drum Majorette Age 17; senior; has been majorette for two years; plays piano and organ; Twirling Club; editor of school paper; secretary of senior class; vice-president of band; secretary of band; plans to be secretary. Age 16; senior; studied baton twirling three years; has been bead drum major three years; plays clarinet, saxophone; clarinet trio; National Honor Society; participated in Shorthand Contest; first place in Regional Typing Contest. '39; District Twirling Contest, superior, '38; State Contest, excellent,” ’38. “superior.” ’39; National Contest, superior,” ’39. Plan to major in business administration. ElHONORE MlKLAUTSCH 199 1 DIRECTORS AND ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTED C. P. l.ll.LYA—Marshall High School Band. Chicago. III. W. T. Sinclair—Thomas Jefferson High School Band Richmond, Va. Elmfr Wilson— High School Band, Nashua, N. H J. W. Myers High School Band. Braver Dam. Wis. A. O. Lively—Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School Band, Texas. L. Bruce Jones—High School Band, Little Rock. Ark. Dean L. Harrington—High School Band, Hornell. N. Y. Chester Travetsti m —Henry Clay High School Band. Lexington. Ky. Vernon K. Spaulding—High School Band. Craw ford.-ville, Ind. Lawrence Johnston High School Band, Columbia City, Ind. Harold L. Luhman—High School Band Boone Grove. Ind. Fred W. JaP.HNB High School Band, Cambridge City, Ind. Roy M. Martin—High School Band. Greenwood. Miss. J. E. Borner— High School Band. Rockford, III. Capt, J. W. Sawyer Lindblom Tech. High School Band. Chicago. LI. Janice M. Johnson—Tri City High School Band, Buffalo, III. J. F. Anderson High School Band, McCammon. Id. H. C. Christensen High School Band, Pieston, Id. P. J. GuSTAT High School Band. Sebring, Fla. Paul Crhmaschi High School Band, Tarpon Spnngs, Fla. James Crowley—High School Band, Stuart. Fla. Merle J. Isaac—Maishall High Oichestra, Chicago, III. Clip ford Anderson—High School Band, Calistoga. Calif. Sylvan D. Ward—Farragut High School Band. Chicago, III. Marcei.l W. Bird—High School Band. Iona. Id. H. I.. Fawson Ffigh School Band. Pocatello. Id. Claude Dammik—Murphy High School Band. Mobile. Ala. Yale H. Ellis- -Sidney Laniei High School Band, Montgomery. Ala. Loren I.. Maynard High School Band. Globe, Ariz. J. H. Shoes HR High School Band. Forest City. Ark. MaURIi l T. Sou LI High School Band, Paris. Ark. J. Raymond Brandon -Arkansas High School Band. Texarkana. Ark. F. P. Parker High School Band. Stamps, Ark. Clarence A. Grimes High School Band. Hamden. Conn. Ernest Beekends—High School Band. Dolores, Colo. Wm. H. Gould—High School Band and Orchestra, Cirand Junction, Colo. Floyd H. Rodgers High School Band. Monroe City, Mo. David Brumbekg High School Band. Centralia, Mo. C. E. Cl.AUSSEN High Sshool Band, Holstein, la. Leo J. ScHULA—High School Band, Chailes City, la. Richard D. Day—High School Band. Ames, la. Arden K. Long high School Band, Maitin.viile. Ind. Ferdinand DiTella High School Band. Dubuque, la Don Walters High School Band, State Center. Ia. James H. Elkins High School Band, Central Gty. Ky. J. J. Dai.ke:—High School Band, St. John. Kan Walter C. Minnibar—Ouachita Parish High Band. Monroe, La. Dr. HamiL CuPE.ro—Fortier High School Band, New Orleans, La. Wm. A. Hoppe: High School Band, Pinevillc. Ky. Gi-orge Stout—Baton Rouge High School Band. Baton Rouge. La. Charles Wagner-—Sacred Heart of Jesus School Band. New Orleans. La. Dwight Davis Byrd High School Band. Shreveport La. E. F. Hketeh—High School Band. Holland. Mich. Shirley Rutgers—Dium Major (used on first page), Holland, Mich. Harry L. Wood—High School Band. Caro, Mich. Henry Charbonneau- High School Band. Belgrade. Mich. George T. Bennett High School Band. Red Oak. Ia. DalTON H. Wicker High School Band, Hunting burg, Ind. B. W. Francis—High School Band. Hobart Ind. I 100 J F. VALLi rrr Hill—High School Band. Alliance. Neb. Charles Bearsley—Elko County High Band, Elko, Nev. Arthur H. Brandenburg High School Band, Eliza beth. N. J. George Fleischman—High School Band. Carteret. N. J. James CutHBBRT High School Band, Greenville, Miss. Joe Mullins—High School Band, Itta Bena. Miss. J. H. Harvey—High School Band, Drew, Miss. Paul Page—High School Band, Corinth, Miss. H. F. Lane—High School Band. Columbia. Miss. Frank G. Wallick—High School Band, Cleveland. Miss. SiMON Kooyman High School Band and Orchestra, Garksdale, Miss. W. H. Blackwell-—High School Band. Canton. Miss. M. M. Flowers High School Band. Biloxi, Miss. J. T. Anderson—High School Band, Sedalia, Mo. Sister Marie Ce: ii.i —Holy Angels Academy Band. Sidney. Ohio. J. Benson Collins Garfield High Chorus, Akron. Ohio. Ralph E. Rush —Heights High Band and Orchestra, Ocveland Heights, Ohio. Stuart R. Switzer West High School Band, Cleve land, Miss. Horoi.d W. Dodd—High School Band. Dickinson. N. D. James C. Harper High School Band, Lenoir, N. C. Charles C. Hill Scwanhaka High School Band. Floral Parle, N. Y. I. . B. Askin—High School Band, Lowville, N. Y. B. F. Ogi.etkee:—High School Band, laurel, Miss. L. A. Cornelius High School Band, Columbus, Miss. Miss Chi.oe Luekin High School Band. Water Valley, Miss. James W. Johnson High School Band, Yazoo City. Miss. Robert Sckivek High School Band. Browning. Mont. E. 1.AWRENCE Barr—Supervisor and Orchestia, Great Falls, Mont. Charles A. Richards—High School Band, Great Fall , Mont. DIRECTORS AND ORGANIZATIONS Jui uiN S. Strbn—High School Band, Miles City, Mont. Euc.fnb ELLSWORTH .School of Agriculture Band, Curtis, Neb. RUTH McCuTCHBON High School Band. Washing ton. Ga. Donald L. Faust High School Band and Orchestra, Fort Morgan. Colo. Harry L. Parker- High School Band. Eustis and Iaeshurg. Fla. Brownie Grfaton Coll High School Band, Ocala. Fla. Walter B. Graham—High School Band. Washington . Ga. E. M. Williams—Carbon High School Band. Price. Utah. D. S. Nielson—High School Band, Richfield. Utah. C. N. Martin—Columbia Military Academy Band. Columbia, Tenn. R. Roy Coates High School Band. Brownsville. Tenn. C. A. WaLI.ICK—High School Band. Jackson. Tenn. W. H. Greenwood—High School Band, l-ebanon. Tenn. Weldon Covington—High School Band. Austin. Texas. J. E. King, Jr.- High School Band, Caldwell. Texas. Calvin Engi.i—High School Band, l-awrence, S. D. Duane SMITH—High School Band, Huron. S. D. Duglass W. Ormi High School Band. Eugene. Ore. J. P. Montagul Red Stone High School Band. Republic, Pa. Ben F. Marshall—High School Band. Grove City. Pa. Paul E. Carson—High School Band. Brownsville. Pa. Edgar P. Headley Upper Moreland High Band. Willow Grove, Pa. George Anderson—High School Band. Shamokin. Pa. Brother I.OYOLO Sacred Heart Band, Sharon. Mass. Floyd Wkgi r High School Band. Shidler. Okla J. W. Morton—High School Band. Comanche. Okla. V. M. Watkins- High School Band. Ravena. Ohio. C. W. Martin Junior High School Band. North I-itile Rock, Ark. Miss Pi arl Jacobson High School Chorus. Eureka. Calif. Peter D. Tkach- High School Chorus. Minneapolis, Minn. John J. Henky High School Band. Dcl-and. Fla. Harold R. BarNBTTK—High School Band. Boone ville, Mo. Andrew Mikita High School Band, Effingham, III. Ernest C. Vocu.ka High School Band, Evanston, Wyo. Eric Becker—High School Band and Orchestra. Sheridan. Wyo. Allen Cash High School Band. Union City, Tenn Roger Dollarhidb High School Band, Grenada. Miss. A. H. Schleunes—High School Band. Marshfield. Wis. Merle Prugh High School Band, Cody, Wyo. H. L. Reheildt High School Band. Steven Point, Wi . S. E. Mear—High School Band. Whitewater. Wi . Russell L. Momiriy High School Band. Milton. Wis. Louis J. Kaman, Jr. High School Band. Hinton, W. Va. W. R. Francis—High School Band, Gianrsville. W. Va. C. C. Briggs High School Band. Williamsburg, Va. C. Gu bi rt Latham High School Band. Ficderickc burg. Va. LeRoY Hai E Music Supeivisor, Tacoma, Waih. C. Blaine Ellefson High School Band, Ivaquah, Wash. Calvin A. STORY- High School Band, Chehalis. Wash. Rooney Bi-rg—High School Band—Snohomish, Wash. Avary H. Olson—High School Band. Yakima. Wash. Thm D. Prospiho—High School Band. West Iaherty. W. Va Ti-M D. ProSPKRO— High School Band, Valley Giove. W. Va. W. W. Carrier. Jr. High School Band, North Fork. W. Va. Myron Guithfr—High School Band. Beaumont. Tex. Francis Cox Yoe High School Band. Cameron. Tex. R. H. Simpson High School Band and Orchertia, Corpus Christi. Texas. REPRESENTED Jack H. Maiian Union Grove High School Band, Gladewater. Texas. Elliott T. Bowers- High School Band. Hunrsville, Texas. Elmo Low Martin High School Band, Laredo. Texas. Homer A. Andikson High School Band. San An gelo, Texas. C. T. Morene—High School Band, Schulenburg. Texas. R. L. RbsCHAR—High School Band and Orchestra. Wharton. Texas. Lyle Skinnir- High School Band. Waco, Texas. Gerald McGuire- High School Band, Winks. Texas. CapT. A. T. Hf.NSON High School Band and Orchestra, I.ogan. Mich. Db Monti Washburn -South Sevier High School Band. Monroe. Utah. J. L. Terry High School Band, Morgan. Utah. Lewis M. Howells High School Band, Fayetteville, W. Va. David E. Dahi—High School Band. Hudson. Wis. Edith M. Hanson—High School Chorus. Hudson. Wis. Mark Hart -High School Band, Bothell. Wash. Burns E. Taft High School Band, Sturgis. S. D. Carl G. LlNDGREN—George Washington Junior High School Band, l.ong Beach, Caiif. Harold Bachman—University of Chicago. Chicago. III. Ernest Williams- Ernest Williams Band School. Sangerties, N. Y. Boil MakovSKY Oklahoma A. 4: M. College Band. Stillwater. Okla. Wm. R. Weekend- Oklahoma Univetsity Band. Nor man. Okla. Glenn Cliffe BaINUM Northwestern University Band. Evanston, III. Herbert L. Clark—Municipal Band. Long Beach. Calif. Wm. D. RevellI University of Michigan. Ann Arbor. Mich. Gerald R. Prhscott -University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Minn. H. A. Vandercook Vandcrcook School of Music, Chicago, 111. Mrs. Margaret Rawson Goheen—Lincoln High School A Cappelia Choir, Tacoma. Wash. 1101 J WHAT OUTSTANDING DIRECTORS SAY OF FIRST CHAIR OF AMERICA William D. Revelli Ann Arbor, Mich. University of Michigan Hand “First Chair of Amkrica” interests me very much. It is a splendid idea, and should meet with the approval of high school students and directors everywhere.” Glenn C. Bainum Evanston, 111. Northwestern University Hand “I think your idea of a band yearbook is a splendid one and I wish you all the success in the world.” Ralph E. Rush Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland Heights High School Hand “The idea is a splendid one. I.et me congratulate you upon carrying it through.” Gerald Prescott Minneapolis, Minn. University of Minnesota Hand “Your project certainly looks most worthy and I am hoping that you will secure the cooperation it deserves.” H. A. Vandercook Chicago, 111. Fandercook School of Music “The subject you are presenting should be one of great interest to the school bandmasters throughout the country.” Clifford P. Lillya Chicago, 111. Marshall High School Hand I think the band yearbook such as you have in process of publication is an excellent idea. Best wishes for the success of the publication.” It was originally planned that First Chair of America” would be ready for delivery on June 15. Due to unavoidable delays, this was impossible, but we are glad to present the publication at this time. Also, it was originally planned to publish only as many copies of this edition as had been subscribed. 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