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from Daytonian 1938
by eCommons
Band
Football season found the band marching down the field before the kick-off, dressed in red and navy-blue . . . always prepared with ye olde Victory March in the event of a touchdown ••. won admiration and applause with the "air-plane crash" at the Western Reserve game thrilled the crowds with the "war dance" at the Miami pow-wow. Basketball season: Gave a tuneful cheer to the tossing Flyers ... sent the notes along with the ball.
Participated in the operetta, "Rose of the Danube," given by Notre Dame Alumnae ... military inspection found the outstanding campus musical organization picturesque in new uniforms of navy-style coat and red-striped trousers aided in upholding the honor of the Alma Mater along with the rank and file of the R.O.T.C.
Gave spring concerts featuring selections composed by Maurice R. Reichard, director ... also were heard on radio programs ... migration of 1938 marked with the transfer of headquarters from Nazareth hall to the rear of the gymnasium.
Under the baton of Maurice R. Reichard, Director of Music at the University of Dayton, the Glee Club has earned for itself a high position among campus organizations. The club is open to all male students interested in vocal betterment and the study of music .
Handicapped by a slow start this year, this organization made up for the loss with the presentation of a series of radio broadcasts in the early spring. Included in the season's activities was the collaboration with the Notre Dame Alumnae in the presentation of "Rose of the Danube," an operetta. A major part was again taken this year in the Monogram club Musical , an annual student production.
Robert Pfister served as president of the group , while Roy Boemer and Jack Ferron discharged the duties of vice-president and secretary respectively.