St Josephs Collegiate Institute - Star Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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J 'Beatrice' Lyons The Choir on hand for Cornerstone Laying The most spirited group we've ever had. These are the words of Rev. Brother Albert, F.S.C., Moderator of the Glee Club. His plaudits have also been expressed by every audi- ence to which this group sang. This year's organization, under the capable direction of Mr. Robert Casey, a St. Joe graduate, consists of thirty-three members. These fellows were selected from over one hun- dred tryouts by the moderator and director. The trials were held immediately following the Christmas vacation in the old school's cafeteria and the Star room. The members set to work immediately and within a month, they were ready to begin their performances. Among the places at which the Glee Club appeared were the German Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum, St Anthony's Home in Hamburg, the Parent Teachers Asso- ciation, Meyer Memorial Hospital, St. Francis' Home for the Aged and the Good Shepherd Home on Best Street. Included in the songsters' numbers, which ranged from the semi-classical to the very modern, were such standards as Old Black Joe, Poor Bill, Sally, Humpty Dumpty, The Ghost of Jim Lane, Love's Old Sweet Song, Dixie and the Barcorolle. The necessary humor was added by the fine pantomine artists, Joseph Schinstock and James Lyons. Schinstock imitated Ziggy Talen doing the Rich Maharajah of Magador as only Ziggy can do it. Lyons duplicated Beatrice Kaye's Gay Nineties interpretation of the Italian Street Song. For his act, Lyons donned the garb of the opposite sex, lipstick and all. A little barber shop harmony was added by a quartette comprised of Donald Boesl, Eugene Mack, Joe DePeters, and James Wallace. The group performed Coney Island Baby and their own version of By the Light of the Silvery Moon. Director Casey played the classical piece, 'lThe Ritual Fire Dance. This everlasting fav- orite stirred every audience that heard it. A musical trio consisting of a Hawaiian and electrical guitar and a tenor saxophone, played the current hit Chattanooga Shoeshine Boy and a group of Hawaiian selections. The final appearance of the year was at the singing at the dedication of the new school on May l4th. The hymns were directed by the Rev. Brother C. Patrick, F.S.C. Officers of this year's Glee Club are: Eugene Mack, President, John McMahon, Vice- President, Donald Wintringer, Secretary, and John Duguay, Treasurer. l87l

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Glee Club as Applause lor lhe Glee Club ROBERT E. CASEY, JR. Glee Club Dlrecfor From: Sloflord, Cowley, R. Kolwcbkc, Gudgel, Nebrfck, Cuddihy, Fagan, J. Ruberfo, Second Row: Dugucy, Palmer, Sullner, Kern, Olsen, .l. Povmellv, Boesl, Morrm. Thlrcl Row: Cheosly, Welch, Lyons, Corbolodo, Coleman, Bliand, Winllmger. Fourrh Row: Wolluce, Willmonn, Gales, Lips, Mack, Jolvervgeru, McMullen. Rear: Srr1rll1, Kellerman, Zimmer, Mrclvolslci, Casey, Neuner, Llcnerski

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:P W Pl' 1 orum 5 . -I' futon, The Forum, this year, though late in commencing its activities, got oFt to an excellent start. The delay was due to the tact that the Club's Moderator, Brother C. Clement, was busy working with the Dramatic Society. Early in November, tive contestants, representing St. Joes entered the A'Voice ot Democracy contest. Francis Klocke, sophomore, placed second in the semi-tinals held the next week. Richard Mann, Eugene Mack, Dennis Smith and James Fagan also spoke tor Democracy, with Mr. Fagan obtaining honorable mention in the preliminary contest. On December 3rd the School eliminations of the American Legion Contest were held with all contestants speaking on some phase ot the Constitution. Seniors James Wallace, Robert Evers and Dennis Smith, together with Sophomores Francis Klocke and Donald Wint- ringer competed tor the privilege of representing the school at the Erie County semi-finals. Mr. Klocke was runner-up and Mr. Smith winner ot the school contest. However, in the suc- ceeding contest, Mr. Smith placed second, which dropped him from further competition. During the second semester, several inter-club debates were held on the national high school topic, resolved: 'The President shall be elected by the direct vote ot the people. The radio provided another method for members ot the Forum to express themselves. James Wallace, Thomas Conley, Richard Wallach and Lawrence Hayes were heard on April lst over WBEN. They discussed the place ot athletics in the school program on a fifteen minute round table broadcast. AM RICAN LEGION CONTEST: Klocke, Wintringer, Wallace, K. OF C, ORATORICAL CONTEST: Seated: Smith E Smith, Evers. McMahon, Fagan. Standing: Hayes, Wallach, Callaha KI lx