William A Wirt High School - Sandscript Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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WILLIAM WIRT BAND lint Row: J. Kelly, B. Larson, I;. Arvidson, L. Sanderson, D. Smith, B. Guenther, D. Irwin, J. Newton, M. Thews. Second Rou : D. Nablun. P. Barrass. A. Hunt, L. Penrod, M. Sammy, S. Beres, J. Beres, D. Reid, B. Eichhorn, C. Bowers, I. Hooper, D. Glasford. Third Rou: I). Stempniak, S. Dodds, P. Irons, J. Cooke, D. Romig, J. Hunt, B. Dunivan, Mr. Bobele, director; J. Hamilton, G. Russell, G. Pavol, G. Spring-man, M. Owen, G. Goforth, H. Morrow, J. Morrison, P. Robinson. Page Twenty-six

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on earn Under the leadership of Mr. Sam Bobelc, who replaced Mrs. Margaret Griffith, its founder, the Band had quite a successful season. Although there were few parades to show its marching skill, it did make quite a showing in the Memorial Day Parade. About the middle of the season officers were elected as follows: David Irwin, president; Pauline Robinson, vice-president; Eli Marposon, secretary; Don Smith, manager; John Newton, assistant manager; Jack Kelly, librarian; Jack Hamilton, assistant librarian. This year the Wirt Band had quite a bit of musical talent, as was discovered in the state - wide contest. In the District Contest, Jack Hamilton, Gene Goforth, Joe Hunt and Dorothy Kozderka all took first place, and Bill Dunivan took a second. All first places in this meet were eligible to compete in the state contest, where Joe and Gene again took firsts. The Band’s annual concert on Sunday, May 19, proved mighty pleasant listening (we hope!) Firs Rous K. Spurling, G. KIcckncr, B. Sterling, P. Robinson, Weller. J. Walstad, M. Cottrell, Mrs. White, conductor. ). Clark, J. O'Neill, R. Stevens, I). Parker, M. Campbell Third Row: E. Allen, L. Steinhoff, J. Erlandson, J. Morrison, E. Second Row: B. Renb, M. Leech, M. Sammy, B. Olson, R. Sanderson, B. Irons, J. Wachtcr, R. O’Neal, J. Hinchman, B. Matthews, B. Sargent, J. Nason, C. Bowman, N. Quigley, P. Allen, J. Krueger, N. Wagoner, P. Pahlgren, M. CoundifT. The Girls’ Chorus has had a new guiding light this year, namely, Mrs. Pearl White. Under her direction they have helped fill in many backgrounds in school activities. Volunteers throughout the school who havcmusical talent have given up part of their lunch hours to practice and sing with the Chorus. Besides the extra” girls in the accompanying picture, these volunteers included Clinton Miller, Jim Stack, Art hidings. Bob Gardner, and Dave Lock, who helped form the Mixed Group. Greta Kleckncr, Marie Sammy, and Betty Olson, are known as The Trio.” We were all proud of Marie this year, when she placed in the District Contest in Valparaiso. The first highlight of the Chorus this year was the Christmas Pageant, in which they combined their talents with those of the Dramatic Club. They were assisted bv the groups mentioned above, while solos were sung by the boys in the Mixed Group, and Valerie Sollors. The next event was on June 6, when they gave their own program. Again the groups of musicians and soloists added interest and color to the music. This year of 45 - ’46 will be closed by the Chorus giving its usual help in participating with the seniors in baccalaureate and commencement. Page Twenty-seven