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

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Brother Robert Licorice Sticks and Squeeze Box ,. .1924 al Collegians entertain with Grenade Mr. Ingram Qrchestra St. Joseph's can be as proud of its orchestra as it has ever been. This year, though smaller than in previous years, it boasted more than twenty tal- ented musicians and the acquisition ot a new in- strument, the French horn. The baton was again held by the very capable Mr. John Ingram, who has guided the Colle- gians in their musical accomplishments for many years. Brother Robert gladly gave his time and assistance for his second successful year as mod- erator. During the past year, under Mr. lngram's su- pervision, the orchestra played a wide variety of ww

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l 2 - -qu f ., 'Q 5 . an ' 'T .3 ..: s . , 4 . . . . x K X V Qllft t s . -. Y J ,- . , 1 '. -2 sv, 121- -. Voice of Democracy Contenders ara and St. Joe's. The topic for the debates this year was one which leading politicians have debated among themselves. Resolved: That the electoral vote should be cast in direct proportion to the popular vote. The negative team travelled to Lockport to St. .loseph's Academy where they came out victorious and again to Niagara Falls and St. Mary's where they downed some tough opposition. The season closed on a less happy note in the school's library when St. Mary's of Niagara Falls defeated an affirmative team composed of Gail Gurtner, Loville Martlock and Robert Collins, re- butallist for Martlock. Regardless of the wins and losses, the valuable information and experience received by the de- baters is an immeasurable aid for future compe- titions. Having recruited several juniors and fresh- men Brother Alfred is already making plans for lO3 + NM another even more successful season. The Public Speaking Forum functioned very little this year but it did sponsor one contest in the school. Jerry Brunning and Bert Frederick were the leading contenders, with the former, being ad- iudged the winner, advancing to the Kenmore Voice of Democracy contest. He attained second place and received an RCA 45 record player. Debaters await the Mount 65

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Mr. Ingram directs at student concert selections, trom the enchanting Hindustan, to the popular hit Oh Also included in its reper- toire were such hits from the stage ploy Oklo homo as The Surrey with the Fringe on Top and Oklahoma Other well received pieces were 'Tico-Tico, the Conoco and Espagna. The annual election of ofticers tound senior Frank Pisaro, a proficient trumpeter and o tour year orchestra veteran, President. Gerald Finaldi, a three year member ond first saxophonist, was Front row: G. Simon, M. Garvey, L. Sicvrella, V. Dilena, F. Pisaro, C. Bauer, V. Manta, W. lsbrandt, R. 2nd row: F. Dunbar, J. Gerxitz, Mr. Ingram, G. Finoldi, J. Swick, R. Sciandrc, R. Collins, P. Meyer, M. Missing: N. Wrobel, J. Mergler, P. Jureller. Q . U l 4 G C .' Q .Q 6 -5 if- ,5 ii n l . ti, , u i L V Pianissimo, gentlemen Liebler. Bossert. GOO