Washington Township High School - Toganette Yearbook (Tontogany, OH)

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GIRLS' GLEE CLUB The Girls' Glee Club, under the direction of Mr. Roush, consisted of twenty-six members. This year, as well as the last two years, our Girls' Glee Club was considered very good in comparison with the other schools of our size in the State. The girls competed in the district choral contest held at Bluffton on March 15. The numbers which the chorus sang were: nKye Song of Saint Brideu by Clokey: and 'A Prayern by Beethoven. The girls received a superior rating and were entitled to compete in the State contest held on April 19, in Columbus, on the campus of Ohio State University. The girls received an excellent rat- ing and ranked third in the State. MIXED CHORUS The Mixed Chorus, consisting of thirty-five members, made its first appearance at the Presbyterian Church, on October 13, under the able direction of our fine new music instructor, Mr. Roush. . The most cherished event of the year was the district contest at Bluffton, on March 15. Although the group did not win first rating, it is not to be denied that they did very well. The numbers which were sung at the contest were: UDancing and Springingn Clequired numberj by I-Iassley, and the negro spiritual, Go Down Moses Cselect- ed numberj. Other appearances were made at the dedication of the new gym- nasium, in the music concert, and at baccalaureate. This year was very prosperous and enjoyable to all the members. THE SENIOR BAND The Senior Band, which included seventeen members, made great progress this year. The band was under the new director, Mr. Roush, who made possible the great improvement. Fine cooperation was shown between members and the director. Practices were held twiie a week and sometimes at night. The band was proud to make public appearances at the following events: Dedication of the new gymnasium, Community Institute, basket- ball games, and the spring concert, which was given the night of the famllty play. On April 26, the band journeyed to Bowling Green to take part in the Spring Festival.

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- HI-Y The H1-Y was organized this year under the leadership of Mr. Roush, The first meeting was attended by members of last year in order to se- lect new officers. The following officers were elected: Norman Scott, Presidentg Glen Schroeder, Vice President: Glen Coale, Secretary: Grover Wires. Treasurerg and Clyde Harmon, Club Reporter. The club accepts boys from the first year of high chool up to the age of 21. All new members must be accepted by the other members of the club. The new mem- bers admitted this year were: Myron Smith, Clarence Euler, Ronald Cur- rent, Donald Current, Walter Karns, Raymond Nelfer, Keith Yates. and Edward Shanks Members from last year are: Lawrence Wires, Grover Wires, Glen Coale, Ray Gundy, Glen Schroeder, Norman Scott, Clyde Harmon, and Knowlton Lehnert. The Advisory Council consists of Mr. Roush, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Kinneyy The Outside Advisory Council consists of Gerald Croll, Andrew Sautter and Harley Gill. THE SONG FLUTE CLASS . The Song Flute class of twenty-seven students from the 4th, 5th, and 6th grades was organized to provide a course in pre-instrument stumn This group met twice a week for several weeks and gave a final gradur ation concert at a monthly meeting of the P.T.A. Every student gained a knowledge of music fundamentals, while many upon recom endation of their graduation certificate continued study on a real band instrument. GIRL RESERVE The Girl Reserve of 1940 was under the supervision of Miss Martha Gaertner. Near the beginning of the year the girls met and elected the fol- lowing officers: President - Charlotte Pauff Vice President - Myrtle Long Secretary - Mary Avey Treasurer - Thelma Tolles The Girl Reserve held many parties this year at the school building and at the homes of various members. One party was given in honor of the Hi-Y. The Girl Reserve in return was honored by the boys' club. There are strong hopes for further development of this organization.