Waterloo High School - Wahischo Yearbook (Waterloo, IL)

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Wef' 0-edge ' ' In order to raise money for Chorus robes, the Music Department presented a series of concerts during the year. The first of these programs was presented by the Band on October 19, featuring Mr. Alfred Hicks as guest soloist. Mr. Hicks rendered several delightful numbers on the oboe and the English horn. His accompanist, Mr. Leonard Zotterelle, presented several selections, including the well-known favorites, Clair de Lune and Bumble Boogie. Also on the program were the Clari- net Quartet, the Brass Sextet, and the Trumpet Trio. The second concert, which was presented on November 20, featured the Mixed Chorus. Giving a very commendable performance, the Chorus rendered six numbers, including 'tEmitte Spiritum Tuumfl Madame Jeanette, and Battle Hymn of the Republic. The highlight of the concert was the rendition of 'tOld Man River, featuring John Schaller as soloist. In the spring of the year another concert was presented, with all of the musical groups participating. The highlight of the year in the Music Department was the presentation of the operetta, A Waltz Dream, in February. With music by the immortal Oscar Strauss, and book and lyrics by Joseph Herbert, this sparkling comedy depicted life during the gay Viennese period. The action centered about the activities of Maximilian X, his daughter Helene, Lieutenant Niki, and Kay Robin- son, an American artist. Prince Niki, by command of the emperor, is engaged to Princess Helene, but he falls in love with Kay, a singer whom he met in Vienna years ago. After a series of humorous complications, the difficulties are overcome, and the operetta closes with the entire cast singing the lilting melody, Love's Roundelayfl The cast included: Keith Nienhaus, Maxi- milian X, Marlene Eitman, Princess Helene, John Schaller, Lieutenant Niki, Mary Beth Goeddel, Kay Robinson, Lynette Backs, Princess Matilda, Shirley Korvas, Louisa, Donald Reitz, Bertram Budgett, Charles Crook, Count Lothar, Ermett Mueller, Count Sigismund, Gene Hohnbaum, Nicholas, Delores Szurek, Fifi, Doro- thy Naumann, Annerl, Louis Gauen, Prince Rupert, and Louis Pape, Montschi. -gs

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J up f 4 .mb We S Zeadm Since last year's cheerleaders, with the exception of Louis Pape, were 1949 grads, the selection of four new cheerleaders was made during October. Any students interested in entering the tryouts had a chance to do so. Members of the faculty, class officers, and the basketball squad voted for the cheerleaders. Selected were two seniors and two sophomores-Dorothy Naumann, Carol Boehne, Adele Brandt, and Doris Leber. Dorothy Naumann, a brown-eyed brunette, showed us her ability as a cheer- leader at the first game, and after that it was a cinch for Dot to do a fine job. Even though Carol Boehne was only a soph, she could do some fancy twirls on the gym floor. Adele Brandt was an asset to the cheerleaders because of her vitality. Little but not least, was vivacious Doris Leber. Doris does not exceed five feet, but she did not let that handicap keep her from fulfilling her duties with excellency. And now three cheers for our cheerleaders-rah! rah! rah!

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www We As in previous years the Christmas tree decked the halls of W. H. S. There is nothing can add more to the yuletide season than a beautifully decorated tree, made possible by the Freshmen. Bright lights, shining silvery tinsel, and colored ornaments were placed on the tree by a special committee, namely-Philip McClain, Marvin Ries, Ruth Ann Ater, Ann Farago, Darlow Bruns and Georgia Orrell. Of course, as before, Miss Pearl Willis, freshman sponsor, supervised the wonderful work. Our hats are off to you, Miss Willis! On December 23, anxious students and smiling guests seated themselves in the gymnasium and waited for the opening carol. In a short while Mr. Mclntosh took his place on the rostrum and introduced for the first time the Grade School Band. After we enjoyed several numbers, including Jingle Bells, the first and second grades assembled on the stage and entertained us with their Rhythm Band, Specializing in vocal numbers the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grades took their part in the program. Following this we saw the W. H. S. Mixed Chorus donned ,in their maroon choir robes. Before long the gymnasium echoed with the great 'tHalleluJah Chorus, selectedlvfrolrn The Messiah. After generous applause from all, we departed fiom Waterloo High to enjoy a GI' y Christmas and to prepare to ring in another prosperous New Year. F