Aggie 1945 - Yearbook

Song ContestBack row: L. Pready, L. Floan, E. Hallstrom. B. StromstadSecond row: M. Sargent. P. Trontvedt, D. Krogstad, I. PulkrabekWith the spirit of Christmas early tingling ”in the air, the annual songcontest was observed in 1944 on December ninth. Each class lent its ownenthusiasm, ingenuity and musical talent in performing three Christmascarols-the contest song, “Silent Night”, a carol selected by the class, and aspecial number rendered by a vocal ensemble with special scenery effects.Mr. T. W. Thorson, of the music department of Crookston Central HighSchool, judged the contest and gave his decision in favor of the seniors,directed by Doris Krogstad. The Advanced placed a close second, the juniors,third, and the freshmen, fourth.The Song Contest, which is held each year near the close of the firstsemester, not only offers to everyone the pleasurable experience of choirwork but also promotes class spirit and cooperation.DIRECTORS and ACCOMPANISTSADVANCEDSENIORSJUNIORSFRESHMENMarian Sargent, director; Irene Pulkrabek, accompanistDoris Krogstad, director; Pearl Trontvedt, accompanistLillian Floan, director; Evangeline Hallstrom, accompanistLena Pready, director; Beulah Stromstad, accompanist49