Westville High School - Janus Yearbook (Westville, IL)

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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

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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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THE ORCHESTRA “Where music dwells Lingering and wandering on as loathe to die. Like thoughts whose very sweetness yieldeth proof That they were horn for immortality.” —Wordsworth. A valuable organization of the school is the orchestra, organized in 1923 under the guidance of .Miss Farmer. At first the orchestra was composed of fourteen amateur musicians, who wanted to improve their playing and who thought they could thereby provide some entertainment for the student body. The orchestra. in 1925, proved its entertaining ability by being invited to take part in various programs that were held at the “Community House” from time to time. They also played during the intermission of the programs given for the public in the school assembly. In 1929 there were two orchestras organized. The larger of the two was the regular orchestra, while the smaller was just composed of the more highly trained and the more talented members of the original orchestra. It proved to be very popular and the musicians played for the various assembly dances given by the Student Council. The orchestra gained much renown by placing first in the Vermilion County Contest in 1932. The silver cup they won is on display in the school trophy case. This year the orchestra is composed of twenty-six members. They meet for practice every thirty minute period of every Tuesday. The orchestra has gradually taken a back seat to the band and this year Miss Yeager has taken the more talented of them into the band. Membership in the orchestra offers an excellent opportunity for the students to learn instrumental work, which later on, will be a great social and financial asset. First Row—K. Martin, h. Omahan, H. Nornk, Mifflin, J. Wablay, J. Shaw, K. Harrier. J. Rraaas, I . Drlanois, M. Wilson, J. Colomlo, B. Anderson, J. Huyas. Second Row—J. Mtirohv, J. Rodgers. M. Mavoras, K. Farrell, J. Karacavich, K. Spezia, A. Marnati, I.. Svdcs, V. Cavcz, T. Kazaiiis, A. fiuntor, V. Larry, J. Farrell. Page Twenty-six