Wagner College - Kallista Yearbook (New York, NY)

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Choir The Wagrier Choir, reorganized in September, 1946, under the direction of Professor John Bainbridge, has since become one of the most cohesive and spirited organizations on the campus. In january 1950, under the direction of Dr. Sigvart Steen, it embarked on an eighteen day, iive state tour which resulted in the moulding of an organization which astounded audiences and critics with its sincerity, intonations and musi- cal ability. Newspaper critics acclaimed the choir as one of the finer singing organizations, comparable to the traditional fine college choirs of the middle-west Reviewers used such phrases as, An amazingly flawless presentation . . . enriching and inspiring experience . . . a perfect ensemble, in describ- ing the concerts sung before capacity houses. As well as meeting in rehearsal live periods a week each of the members is enrolled as a voice student and several of last years' beginners are now performing soloists. During Ian- uary and February 1951, the choir undertook the longest tour in its history, presenting concerts of a-cappella sacred music before capacity audiences in such cities as: Washington, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Reading, and Waterbury and in many other smaller cities. Possessing an amazing espirit de corps and working under the talented direction of its famed director, the Wagner Choir is looking forward to many successful seasons and it is ex- pected that the coming years will see the choir traveling greater distances by popular request. CHOIR PERSONNEL Sopranos Yvonne Adams Helen Albers Esther Anderson Peggy Fierro Kathleen Gibbons Evelyn Hall Patricia Knudson Dorothy Kratzenstein Anne Marcussen Dorothy McKnight joan Patterson June Riss Lillian Roudi Ioan Sheaffer Altos Constance Daversa Lois Everts Avis Helscl Nancy McLaughlin Helen McNully Evelyn Pedersen Carolyn Reisch Tyra Rydell Eleanor Van Essendelft Ieanette Wieboldt Gwen Zilles Tenors Arthur Browne Christopher Deane VVillia1n Gordon Burton Helgeson Gerard Kern George Pontoppidan Jay Spadaro YVilbert YVehrli Basses Norman Dinkel George Handley George Jensen Richard Koss Robert Mihale Richard Pankow Harold Norris Howard Norris Paul Riss George Sander Ernest Spangler Edward WVeiskotten

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President . . Vice President . Secretary . Treasurer . . Publicity Chairman OFFICERS . . . HOXVARD E. LENZER . . EDXVIN A. RUDINGER . . CHARLES I. ALARIO . . MARTIN G. ANDERSEN . . . MORTON L. KURLAND 77 agp A 2 Q it it fiat' iiii' 1-ww 'Ti it wh. ' Pre-Me ical ociety In 1948 a group of live men decided that an or- ganization for those students who intended to enter the medical profession was needed at VVagner. Today that small nucleus has grown into one of the largest and most active organizations on the Hill. In attempt- ing to live up to the aim- to further the educational, social and related activities of the Pre-Medical stu- dent --the organization this year has made tours of hospitals and other medical institutions, heard lectures by prominent guest speakers and viewed timely and topical films of interest to society members. The Pre- Meds have also embarked upon the athletic Held and have met with noteworthy success in intramural con- tests, especially in the animal battle with their arch rivals, the Pre-Sems. The achievements of the Wagner College Pre- Medical Society in all fields of endeavor compare favorably to the successes of similar groups with far greater memberships in some of the nationls largest universities.

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Drum Maio' HO BHD ward Vande' Band leadi Home , de. comm! Paw The Wagner College Band contributed once again to the spirit of Wagner College. Spirited music and intricate marching maneuvers were the Band's important additions to the colorful festivities that accompanied all of the Seahawk football games. Marching under the baton of Drum Major Howard Pender, the group was ably led by Professor Harald Normann, who planned and directed the Bandis performances. 79