Syracuse-Wawasee Journal, Volume 49, Number 34, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 14 June 1956 — Page 9

Voice of the People Letters to the editor, to be published in this department, must be signed, although initials or nome-de- • plume will be used if writer . so requests. The Journal reserves the right bo correct spelling or punctuation, edit in the interest of clarity, or condense if necessary. Unsigned letters will not be published.

department here at Syracuse. We have done a lot of good programs for the public. It is impossible to satisfy everyone and if you will have the Courtesy to •sign your name instead of a disRUested taxpayer, I may be able to help you in your troubles, or better still come over and pay me a visit maybe we can iron out your present feelings. • Mr. W. H. Gustafson Music Instructor sear Editor: Regarding the letter published k last week about our local band, ■a I have this to say. The band have been in the Memorparade, no doubt about vj perhaps they realize it they didn't before. not to appear, witbthinking the matter thru’. MKowever, I don’t believe we criticize the band too harshly. It is a very fine group . of students and there is a lot of P talent among them. But, we have been very lax as far as our band is concerned. We should have had new uni- < forms some years ago, and more public appearances should be made and more traveling done • and contests entered. Probably more time allotted too, during the schoolday, for practice. Interest is very high regarding our • basketball team. This involves at the most, some twenty-five or thirty students. Time is found for them to practice to bring out • their very best. The band takes in about 120 to 140 students students. Why not give them the time for practice, the • necessary money, etc. to bring out their very best. We strive for a basketball team to be the best • in the county! lets also strive to have the best band in the county, at least. This would bring pride to a large group of students as l well as to the community. b I have been told by band instructors and others in the band and music field, that in almost every instance where there is a good band, there is a very active, hard-working band boosters club l behind them, composed not only • of band member parents, but P' others interested in their local band. Let’s get a band booster club started, just as soon as possible. • If you will note elsewhere in this paper, there is a coupon to clip and fill out, or just send me a ► post card. In other words, I am taking this means of finding • out if there are enough people interested in getting behind our band and giving them a lift, to warrant such an organiatizon. This club would have its own means of raising money which k would be used for all band purposes. Not only uniforms, which will soon be taken care of, but money for music, traveling expenses, etc. Also, thru’ the club, transportation could be furnished, as well as many other aides to build a big reputation for our band. Expect to hear from lots >■ of you, what you think on the subject, either pro or con. Lets get behind this fine group of students and give them all the help and necessary equipment / and money they can use. Lets have a band that will make the county and surrounding r communities sit up and take notice! gp Sincerely, James Butt Mrs. Charles Crow is' here from Toledo, Ohio, visiting friends and relatives.

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GRADUATES WITH DISTINCTION Charles E. Dietrick, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dietrick, was among the 163 graduates who received their diplomas with scholastic honors at Indiana University’s 127th annual com-

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Cheerleaders Train At Smith-Walbridge Camp Next fall’s first and second team cheerleaders attended classes in tumbling and cheerleading last week at the Smith Walbridge Midwest Cheerleader Camp. Cheerleaders from Syracuse including Susan Klink, Judy Jones. Sue Herdrich, Brenda Stabler R. R. 3 and Janet Riley. The girls were taught new yells and cheer leading motions by Lawrence Herkimer, nationally known cheerleading instructor from Dallas, Texas, and Newt Loken, gymnastic coach at the University of Michigan. The girls placed second in competition with squads from all over the Midwest. One hundred two cheerleaders attended the Boner Lake camp last week. TED STUCKY GRADUATES Ted D. Stucky, received the bachelor of Arts degree at DePau w University Sunday evening during the school’s 117th annual commencement. Stucky is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Stucky. The president of the university, Dr. Russell J. Humbert, conferred more than 360 academic degrees on DePauw seniors and graduate students. Principal speaker for the commencement exercises, which began at 6:45 p. m. in Blackstock Stadium, was Dr. Ralph J. Bunche, under-secretary of the United Nations. Dr. Humbert delivered his final address to tne graduates at the baccalaureate services yesterday morning in Bowman Memorial Gymnasium. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Immel and daughter left this week for Bloomington where Mr. Immel will attend summer school at the University.

Syracuse- Watcasee Journal

Thursday 14 June 1956—

Engaged Mr. and Mrs. George Bennett of Hillsboro, Tennessee, announce the engagement of their daughter, Naomi, of Elkhart to Mr. Jack DeVault of Syracuse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur DeVault. Miss Bennett is employed by the American Coating Mills at Elkhart and Mr. DeVault has a position with Ralph’s Food Stores in Elkhart. No date has been set for the wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Weingart and two sons of Gary, came Sunday to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bushong, for several days before going to Bloomington where Mr. Weingart is enrolled for the summer session at I. 11.

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