Waterloo High School - Wahischo Yearbook (Waterloo, IL)

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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

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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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Mention the magic word movies to the kids at Waterloo High and watch faces light up. Yes, even the state inspectors commented upon our splendid visual education program. Movies are a definite plan for education. Many children learn and understand more by seeing a movie than they do by reading a book. A realization of life, nature's color combinations produced by colored films, and enjoyment are among the many more important answers to the question Why have movies? Among the monthly movies for entertainment shown during the past year were: The Light That Failed, The House of Seven Gables, The Good Earth. The Magnificent Obsession, and t'Les Miserables. Among the movies which supplemented class instruction were: Advanced Typ- ing, Posture and Exercise, The Declaration of Independence, Meat and Romance, Plant Growth, 'tMusic America, Running Water of the Farm, The Gift of the Nile, The Magic of Coal, Sulphur, Electricity, Telephone Courtesy, and The Man in the Barn. Miss Dunn was our capable director and Donald Ruff, Willard Schutt, Norman Eichelmann, Louis Gauen, Louis Pape, Charles Gauen, Cleon West, Bob Hazelwood, and Earl Hoffmann were the loyal operators. . Financial problems are solved by taking a small donation at each entertainment movie. This provides funds for any film or operating expenses. We 7a 7245 '