Sheridan High School - Bronc Yearbook (Sheridan, WY)

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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

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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