Westville High School - Janus Yearbook (Westville, IL)

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THE BAND “Music should strike fire from the heart of man and brinej tears from the eyes of woman.” —Beethoven. The Band is an organization composed of thirty-two pieces and a drum major. It was organized in 1929-1930 for the purpose of furnishing music at Basketball and Football games. It is also used to furnish music for school functions throughout the school year. Any student desiring to try out for the Band is allowed to do so. They are instructed in music fundamentals by our music director. Miss Helen Yeager, who is both willing and capable of turning out right smart” musicians. At the beginning of this school year, it was decided to purchase uniforms for the band. The order for the uniforms was sent to several companies and the low est bidder w as to be awarded with the order. So early in September an order was sent for the uniforms, and we began to wait patiently for their appearance. Several w eeks passed by, but no uniforms! Another week! And then another! Upon hearing about the X.R.A. and Textile Strike, we resigned ourselves to patient (im-patient) waiting. In November they made their appearance but better late than never. Back Row—Eioicrt, Murphy, J. Karacavich. Walbly, Tison, I,. Sydes, Dugas, Noruk. Bial, K. Martin Rodgers. K. Farrell, Starks, Colombo. Front Ron — Harrier. Miglin, Spezia, Marnatti. Razaitis, Cayez. Anderson. Omahen. Mayoras. Jones, Roberts, J. Farrell, I«ary, Wiesmann. Page Twenty-four

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OWI.S ELECTED DECEMBER 17. 1934 OW LS ELECTED APRIL 1. 1935 James Murphy Mike Mayoras Joe Dugas Ereil Cowles Margaret Dudley Theresa Mulgrcw Edward Roda Jennie Tahon Carl Tison Edward Wiesemati Jean Wagle Joe Timko Leigh Sydes Margery Poland Tony Razaitis Tony Kingus Wilhur Thomas Elmo Underwood Steve Alexis Joe Stahl Frank Slykas Lois Sole Anna l’etkas Sara Mackovic Lucille Armon Virginia Caycz Brice Anderson Cyril Urbas Blanche Dudley Jennie Paradise Charlotte Levcrich Mary Ferraro Natalie Troglia John Newell “OWLS” The Owls is the first and only society of its kind at Westville High School. It is the honorary society composed of students actively interested in the school. It was organized in 1925 by the Student Council, and was organized to compensate those who work energetically and willingly to make our school one of which we can well be proud. Prior to 1925 they received no praise or encouragement except for the occasional comments of fellow students and faculty. The names of these students are now left indelibly as a stimulus to those who are capable of doing things but lack ambition. Ten per cent of the student body is elected annually. W ith careful study, the student council picks six per cent of the Owls' in l)eceml er and the faculty four per cent in April. The “Owls” are entertained each semester at a luncheon given by the Student Council in their honor. They are the group of students who each year serve their school most faithfully and usefully, maintaining the proper attitude and cooperative spirit. 1 hings counted in selecting the group are loyalty, sportsmanship, a good attitude, school spirit, and scholastic rating. Page Twenty-three

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And did our band look keen! The white trousers with orange and black stripes down the side; the black capes with orange satin lining, the pert military caps gave the band a striking appearance. On Wednesday, October 31, the Westville band was entered in a Hallowe’en festival parade with the Catlin and Danville High School bands, and the American Legion band. This Hallowe’en celebration is an annual event. It was sponsored jointly this year by the Commercial-News and Danville business men. To defray the band’s expenses, the music department received a certain sum of money. This money was used to help pay fdr the uniforms. The proceeds from the minstrel, Dramatic Club play, Magazine Sale and the prize received by the music club for their float were used to help pay for the uniforms. To date the band uniforms are more than half paid for. The band was entered in the Musical Festival held this year at Hoopeston on December 10. This year letters are to lx given to band members. They are to be given in recognition for work done in participating in band performances, and for their loyalty to the school in attending functions where they were required to play. The letters are to be in the shape of a harp in orange and black. In the new uniforms and under the able leadership of the drum major, Edward Wiesmann, the band has created an impression that reflects favorably on Westville High. It is an organization of which we should be proud. Paye Twenty-five