Smithfield High School - Smithonian Yearbook (Smithfield, OH)

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-9k SMITHONIANY, , ' C1935 The 1935 Glee Club A successful climax to a successful year. Such is the verdict of those who have heard the performances of the l93-L35 Glee Club under thc direction of Miss Lucille Fowler. But no one had doubted that such would be the case when Miss Fowler was appointed vocal music director in the Smithfield schools. Her very capable work as music coach in the grade school during the past few years had already proven her ability. And so a large group of applicants for the Glee Club met in the music room in September knowing that if accepted, they would be members of a worth while organization. At the end of a few weeks the club included approx- imately forty girls and twenty-five boys. During the year the Glee Club sang at several Church Meetings, at Farm- ers Institute, and twice at Chapel, they also gave a half hour minstrel, an evening concert and an operetta. A special group of sixteen members sang in Steubenville in the spring at the County Music Festival. Ly: fp leigh,-f ' FIRST ROW: Sara Moore, R. Reynnrd, G. Reynard, J. Chaney, C. lfanchini, D. Ferrari E. Shivcly, M. jackson, E. Hammond, B. Hanlin, V. Gunn, D. Malonee. SECOND ROW: F. Murphy, B. Mnloncc D. Strickler, E. DeGarmo E. Pnzclli, li. l.cnzi D. s mer, J. Fletcher, J. Piiapps, J. Bama, A. mimi, i.. Howard, M.lNagy, ri. Rickey, Hi Kroclita, bl. E. Foster, Miss Fowler. ' THIRD ROW: M. Strickler, D. Reynard, R. Perri, W. Waller, R. Wclday, L. Dalrymplc H. Garretrson, S. Wilson, L. Murphy, M. Slisher, R. Bossick, E. Murray. , FOURTH ROW: B. Burris, R. Dorrance, K. Bell, R. Koen, G. Spragg, john Yvatliins, Tony Pietrangelo, K. Hnyrhorne, Paul Tkacs. E461

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l935 SMITHONIAN Band Last fall after a week of trying to End a time to have band practice Mr. Beckes decided to hold regular rehearsals at noon. We were somewhat crippled by the graduation of last year's seniors. With the aid of several outsiders we played for the Fair. We played for the home football games during the fall and also for the home basket-ball games this winter. During the year the band put on and helped to put on several chapel programs. About the last of February eighteen new members were added to our number. With the aid of the School Board we added two more Basses, two Baritones and an Oboe to the band. These along with the addition of Clarinets and Saxa- phones have helped to balance the Band. Up to this time the reed and bass sections were weak. The Band Mothers worked hard and faithfully all winter in order to buy new suits to have the entire band outfitted for our contest this spring. This contest was held in Toronto this year. This is the fourth year that our Band has competed in the contest. The first two years we placed fourth in our class. The third year we moved up to third place and this year we came home with the second place cup. Next year we are planning on bringing home the cup for first place. The day of the contest was a beautiful spring clay and everyone had zz good time. Toronto had made complete plans for the day and everything went along smoothly. Our band also made a nice showing in the marching contest held in the afternoon. Our new members seem to have helped the band a great deal with their presence. The Band is going to play for commencement this year instead of the Orchestra so for the remainder ofthe year that will be our main object. T451

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1935 SMITHONIAN Operetta The big event of the ear for the Glee Club was the operetta. Miss Fowler selected three operettas Rfom which the Glee Club chose the Garden of the Shah by May Hewes and john Wilson Dodge. Their choice was later approved by the public for after the operetta's performance, many favorable comments were heard on the oriental scenery, costumes, and music. ' The story of the Operetta tells of a Persian Shah, CLeMoyne Murray who has engaged two American Engineers, fGordon Spragg and Mr. Robertsj to solve the problems ofhis gold mines. They fall in love with 'the Shah's daughter and her chum CGwendolyn Reynard and Elaine DeGarmoD much to his anger, for he has promised his daughter to a neighboring Shiek, fBob Burrisl. How- ever as the play proceeds, the Shah is forced to give his consent to their mar- riage or else lose his gold mines. Much humor is furnished by the Princess's old Persian Nurse, CLouise Murphyl, who is falling in love with and relentlessly pursuing the young colored man CKennard Haythornej, whom the engineers had brought from Texas with them. This ended in Marriage. March 29, was the date set and for eight weeks rehearsals went on day and night. Three tryouts were held for selecting the eight main characters, Gwendo- lyn Reynard and Gordon Spragg winning the two leading parts. As usual in all play rehearsals many high spots were recorded, such as Kennard Haythorne, the colored comedian, having measles a week before, the leading lady spending the day itself in bed with a bad throat, fshe sang beautifully thoughj, one of the faculty members having to substitute the last week for a main character who had proceeded to get himselfon probation, Miss Fowler's fiancee insisting on appearing at rehearsals just as she was having the hardest time to get us in order, Howard Fisher religiously attending every rehearsal fwhyj? without getting a partg Mrs. Roberts leaving her baby in Columbus and rushing back to Smithfield when she heard that Mr. Roberts was making love to Elaine DeGarmo. In spite of her presence, he put on a most realistic performance. But after many trials and tribulations, the great night arrived and we were ready even to the make up. Comments heard from all sides were most gratifying to Miss Fowler and ourselves. Gales of laughter greeted Louise's toothless grin and Kenny's funny antics. Special music and dance numbers all received much applause. Miss Anna Santucci's tap dancing class of little girls, also Miss Jilda Santucci, solo-dancer, performed between acts much to the delight of the audience. Mr. Beckes and a special Orchestra played the accompaniments. All in all the accomplishments of this year's Glee Club gives next year's a high standard at which to aim. May success be theirs. E471