St Marys College - Dial Yearbook (St Marys, KS)

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Left to Right: K. Stone. J. O’Donnell, llyctt. Owen, V. J. Iturns, V. Pielsticker, Mr. Ilarkins. S. J.. MeGurren, 'el l»n, Lcahigh, Hadaracco. I letter nan, Koclicl. Coyne. Ob £ Orchestra A KIA in October the Orchestra assembled for its first practice. The H positions left vacant by members who did not return were soon filled by capable musicians who were eager to learn the rudiments of ensemble work. In a short time the organization functioned smoothly. The strings were counterbalanced by the brass, while the reeds blended harmoniously with the melody. The programs offered by the Orchestra during the past scholastic year have kept the record of this organization equal to that established in previous years. Mr. Hugh E. Harkins, S. J., Moderator, and Professor Arthur Steigerwald are deserving of congratulations for their untiring efforts in the advancement of musical culture at St. Mary’s during the course of the past year. “Poet and Peasant,” by F. von Suppe, “Gibraltar,” by A. Hayes, “Valse Caprice,” by Hayes, “The Anvil Chorus,” by Verdi, besides many other overtures, waltzes, marches, of like character, show the quality of music played by the organization this year. Much to the disappointment of the lovers of classical music, circumstances did not permit the Orchestra to give their Annual Spring Musical Concert. Due to this fact, the ability of the Orchestra soloists could not be shown. Nevertheless the appearances in past years of such talented musicians as (j. Weldon, X. Owen, and W. Pielsticker clearly indicate that the Orchestra was able to furnish solo as well as ensemble numbers. The Orchestra’s work during the past year was in every way a success. Page Oue Hundred One

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Left to Riyht Win. Piclstickcr. Mays. Itadaracco. Mefferrnn. Orivello. McGrath. Owen. Mild. M. Muel-haii| t, Lcaliigh, Mr. Iluikius. S. I., Coyne. Mueller, Weldon, McX.ilIen, Urchin, Kochcl. McGurren, O’Donnell. XE EVENING in September the old members of the Hand and the new aspirants assembled for the first meeting. This gathering took the form of a social session. During the course of the evening officers were elected for the coming months. Edward C. McGurren was chosen president, George K. Weldon, vice-president, and F. W illiam Rielsticker. secretary and treasurer. Regular practice accounts for the success achieved by the Band. Twice each week the members assembled for practice. During the course of the year many new marches and overtures were added to the Band’s repertoire. That some of the football team’s success is to be ascribed to the Band that led them to the gridiron in all of the home games, appears from the publicly expressed remarks of the Coaches and the Athletic Board. On Sunday, Xovember 1 1th. the members of the Band journeyed to Kansas City, Missouri, where they had been invited to take part in the Holy Xamc Societv Rally given on that date. The St. Mary’s Band was honored by leading the second division of a parade of twenty-five thousand members of the Holy Xante Society. A token of appreciation was the applause given the Band along the line of march. The band played the usual marches for the procession and then broadcasted several of their best pieces. )ne of the reviewers made the statement that “the St. Mary’s Band was the best trained and the best uniformed band in the parade.” 'Page Out ft and red

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I.eft to Right: R. Stone, ). O'Donnell. MeGurren. J. Berg. Win. Piel sticker, Owen, Weldon, Badaracco. Iftampus Iftats ONG LIVE the Kampus Kats! It is an old saying that cats have nine lives and the wish of every St. Mary’s bov is that the Kampus Kats of will go them one better. The “little orchestra” of St. Mary’s has always been one of the proud boasts of the school, but the Kampus Kats this year have risen to great heights in Kansas “Jazz” circles and they justly deserved the honor bestowed on them by Mr. Leslie Edmonds, the well known athletic official and news writer of the Topeka Daily Capital. “The best jazz band in the Kansas Conference” is the way Mr. Edmonds spoke of them in his column. Most generously the Kampus Kats volunteered to play at all the school movies, basketball games, and other entertainments. They are also entitled to credit for the wonderful success of two outstanding social events of the year, the Pre-lenten and Easter dances. The Kampus Kats were always “Red Hot” and “rarin” to go. For the last few years, our orchestras have been the harmony-makers of the school. In December, the Kampus Kats made a trip to Leavenworth, Kansas, where they put on a musical performance at the St. Mary College for girls. The program was very much appreciated. In May they won new laurels when they appeared on the program of W’HB. the Sweeney broadcasting station in Kansas City. Indeed attired in their gay new outfits, and always bubbling over with pep, the Kampus Kats never failed to make a “hit” wherever they went. It is the sincere wish of the entire student body that the Kampus Kats will be back with their merriment again next year. I'age One II mid red Two