Streator Township High School - Hardscrabble Yearbook (Streator, IL)

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' ILL si 6 1 5, g Va . 2 il Q , ER, . 5 f lfourth Row: J. M1-halic, R. Arthur, R. Brennan, J, lfornof, I.. Metcalf. R. lVlclVlillion, .l. VV0avr.-r. C. Thomas, M, lVlai'cuss1-n, J. Vaughn, J. Majcrnik, E. Knrfp, .l. Cox, .l. Smith. W. Reese, R. Bean, NY. Bohn. .l. Riordan, A. Faulkner, I.. Howells, R. Str-vcns. S. Durham l'1lth Row: J. Clayton, J. Harnwcll, M. liaycr. J. Osborn, li. Gomlmali. R. Shannon. K. Sollis Standing: F, lVla1'cusscn, K. l.aliii:an, R. Sangston, G, lierilu-mlorf. R, liultn-rly, 'l'. Ui-app. M. liazilx, Nl. NYatson, J. lfox, Mr. Ruuillzirll. il. McMillinn, J. Snlz An asset to any band's achievements is to have enjoyable concerts, and Streator's band has given its audience something to be proud of. The first concert was presented to the student body a week before Christmas. This added to the growing excitement and senti- ment felt by all students in providing holi- day music of varied interests. The winter concert, February 12, showed music admirers of the area what an industrious band they are. A variety or' music was presented. mostly in the lighter category. At the spring concert, May 11, more classical variety was performed than in previous engagements. A springtime mood was created when the curtains opened, to a band dressed in suits, and a chorus in lovely pastel formals. A highlight of the concert was the presentation of the John Phillip Sousa Band Award to the outstanding graduating band member. 15 Ambition, determination, and plenty of hard work compensated those students who entered the district contest for solos and ensembles which was held in Earlville, March 24. Seventeen soloists and seven en- sembles represented the Streator band. Of these, eleven soloists and four ensembles won firsts or superior ratings, and journeyed to the state contest held in Peoria, May 4. Four soloists and two ensembles received seconds or excellent ratings. Two soloists and one ensemble returned with thirds or good ratings. Another big event was the state band contest at which the Streator band, compet- ing against top-notch bands from all over Illinois, received a very fine rating. It was held in Peoria, May 5. All of these activities, together with many others. brought about a feeling of having had a very successful year. It is with great expectation that this group looks forward to years ahead with the S. H. S. Band. l

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Q , , 4 wt, .aewww-,mf,.u4pigg ii' I A X Q' 1 in 4 A 2 1 as +, D Km-t-lima: ll, llziwkslt-5. J, Amit-rson, li. Lulhzilli First Rowi l', VN't-ilwn, .l. NYilson. J. Mm-sm-r. .l. Nlm-llvr, li. liamizmn. N. htzuwll. N. Qurlmy, .l. itiupti. l. Gould Sm-oiicl lion: J. .-Xllen. N. VVillL'y. S. Conner. li. Powers. G. 'l'utni:m. ll, Hin-suln-r. S. Mueller. Xl. Nlurlin. M, lluxis. R. Hurlers. R. Nlorrison. R. Miclu-lson, J. Hrems. 'lf Swain Third Rum: ll, NV:itsoii. M. liotvli. G. Cole. J. Whkey, l'. Hollvroolx. R, Picker, R. Novak. R. Hailey. li, Sm-in-1-r, V. livrlsvhi. I.. Kirin. l'. Vlifl. S. Hers. S. Raymond. .ll Humrin. .l, .-Xu-leison. S. Snlvol. .l, Szulillsml. ,I ilzxisfnrmi. li, Still-s MR. J. ROUILLARD Director A BAN D The Streator lligh School Band, under the direction of John C. Rouillurd. participated in many worthwhile activities during the 1955-56 school year. Early in October the ninety piece band visited Northwestern University and marched with fifty-two other bands at the First Annual High School Band Day. A good marching band is a boost to any high school cheering section as was proved at Strea- tor's football games. The high - stepping drummers. rhythmically kept pace with Streat0r's touchdownsg the brass section. loud and bold. urged the Bulldogs on to victory. and the band played the familiar strains of the Loyalty ahoye the victorious cries ot' the Bulldog fans. ll+l

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First Row: G. Ladkow, P. Strong, R. Robertson, S. Jackson, M. Teach. P. Case, D. Liptak, B. Boyd. S. Rees, A. Adamson, pianist, D. Armstrong, D. Bakalar, J. Daniels, M. Watts. M. Alberts, M. Paton. J. Murray, E. Stinar Second Row: G. Hill, J. Armstrong, N. Bell, P. Batkiewirz. J. Hansen. C. Clayton, C. Zimmurmaan, A. Bodenstein, M. Gotch, .l. Abdnour, R. Rush, C. Wehre, A. Tomasko, B. Whisner, C. Orban, M. Fawkes, N. Kerestes, G. Brvhman, I. Mauer, A. Branz, T. Lukach. M. Kasko Third Row: M. Mate-er, J. Smith. R. Hefler, W. Schallhammer, W. Watson, D. Elias, J. Barton, D. Amell, W. Haar, K. Zimmer, K. Williams, T. Maskell, C. Elias, D. Hyduk, B. Wheatland, J. Wolfe, T. Clancy, R. Thomas, B. Perry, B. Goerne, G. Reashka. A. Wheatland Absent when picture was taken: N. Petcherul. Klachko, M. Kruger, W. McCumsey, M. Rowe, R. Whitaker GLEE CLUBS Still on our musical theme, we come to Studio C where we find the chorus. The glee clubs, composed of the Girls' Chorus and the acappella chorus, under the direction of Dean Arbogast, sent vocalists to the district contest at Earlville, Illinois, on March 24. Those participating were: Solo ................................. .... ' 'The Wren Jean Butterly, Soprano Solo .............. Vissi d'Arte, Vissi d'Amore Gretchen Ladtkow, Girl's High Voice li ' 77 Solo ............................................ Villanelle Gayle Hill, Girl's Medium Voice Mrs. Lucille Schiffbauer, Accompanist Sextet .............. .... ' 'Many a New Day My Hero Judy Armstrong Alice Branz Gayle Hill Myra Kasko Theresa Lukach Sharon Rees - A . Alice Adamson, Accompanist Sextet .....,......,...... ........... ' 'Kentucky Babe y Y Over the Rainbow Marilyn Conner Barbara Francis Sheldra Gauden Marlene Micklos Sandra Wilsman Carol Woods A Mary Ann Forgach, Accompanist K I Winners in the district contest were entered XX in the annual state music contest held on the campus of Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, May 4 and 5. 16