Denver South High School - Johnny Reb Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC 29 He's a member of the crew. advisor. An instrumental group, led by Mr. lohn T. Roberts, gave their very best to make this opera the huge success that it was acclaimed. The stage craft class. directed by Mr. Kenclig, did splendid work with this production. All South thanks you, the workers who never come forward at a curtain call. This famous nautical opera of Gilbert and Sullivan's was the Hrst opera to be given by South students. Mrs. Florence Carlson directed all of the dancing. Some of the dancers were Ruth llelphinstine, Sally Frawley, Mary Elizabeth VV at- son, Lauretta Buehler, Ophelia Bingham, Ruth Gillespie, leanne Scarborough, Betty Tyrone, lanys Collister, lean Otto, Mae Carlton, La Raine Crowley, Martha Collister, and Elizabeth Love. The half terrestrial, half marine figure of Cap- ricorn surely assisted this event in obtaining dom- inance over the sea-a musical sea. Perry Davis managed the Safety Council ush- ers, who were Schuyler Curtis, Charles Vivian, Ernest Upton, Ben Cohen, lack Cedarblade, Bob Stewart, Harold Agnew, Dick Sytsma, Iohn Ens- dorft. Bill Stancil, Bob Emigh, Ioe leitries, Bob Hermann, Max Vllelsh, and Darwin Emry. A conference held in Canon City for lli-Y members was attended by Gordon Weller, Don Guthrie, Bill Grigs, Darwin Emry, Stanley Pris- ncr, Malcolm Crawford, Bill Sayre, and David Dickinson. Mr. MeCulley, sponsor of this group also attended the conference. The theme discussed was Youth Seeking the New Patriotism. Dinner was served at the state penitentiaryg music was furnished by the inmates of the prison. T his conference, Gordon XV eller stated, was bound together by the strong fellow- ship of every delegate, which was the result of kindred thoughts and high idealsf' Embryos for Metropolitan: lames Baugli, Florence Davis, Oran Miller, George Hinds, Eleanor Kerr, George Mason. Philip Dalby, Madelyn Bailey, and Bill Anderson.

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28 SOUTHERN LIGHTS Ralph Baird. Deliver Post photographer, pro- vided an extraordinarily interesting lecture on Newspaper Photography for members of thc Press Club. Ile related several exciting tales of finding newspaper scoops. Mr. Baird exhibited camera equipment that was very valuable as well as new and unusual. Ile is expected to deliver an- other speech to the Press Club. The leads of the Opera H. Rl. S. Pinaforc, Madelyn Bailey, Bill Anderson. Florence Davis. George Mason, Phillip Dalby, Eleanor Kerr, and George Hinds, presented a cunning teaser for this musical production. A popular community sing was also scheduled on this program. South- erners most certainly enjoy such strains as VVho's That Comin' Down the Street and Empty Saddles in the Old Corral, Masters of chaos. Miss Nelson and Miss Aronson. On Monday. December 11, the dancing classes presented a highly entertaining program. Many of the dances were attractive and original. and had the performers given more time to practicing them. would have been extremely delightful. The Santa Claus dance climaxed the program. The costumes were designed by Violet Beasley under the supervision of Miss Coninc and were made of oil cloth. The concensus of opinion was that Mrs. Carlson did a nice piece of work behind the scenes in organizing these dance groups. VVC are sorry she will not be with us next year. The light opera was a glorious feat accom- plished by the untiring efforts of a student east composed of members of the Glee Club. under the leadership of Miss Lorraine Nelson, voice instructor. and Miss Aronson. who was dramatic Builder-uppers and tea rer- downers. Inset: Mr. Kendig.

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M51-ti . flux- ' so T 'THERN LIGHTS as V Many students praised the play directed by Marie Sorenson. Our hats are oh' to the student who will direct an assembly without soliciting the aid of a teacher. A contest, awarding a box of candy to the student directing the best assem- bly this year, was sponsored by the assembly club. A committee of faculty members were the judges of this contest. It was rumored that some teach- ers wished that their pupils would do as well in class as the cast did in this play. A series of stu- dent-directed assemblies followed this program. An open meeting of Folio Leaves was held during December instead of the regular business meeting. Mrs. VVolleson, president of the Parent- Teaeher's Association, was the speaker. Mrs. VVolleson has intrigued Colorado readers with her pleasing literary works. The members of Triple S were extremely for- ' The Pampered Darling Current hit-all star cast! Directed and produced by Marie Sorensen. tunate in hearing a lecture given by Dr. Gustav- son of Denver University. The topic reopened an interesting Held for thought concerning whether science is valuable to the high school student. The alumni of South High gave a program containing talent that the present juniors and seniors were so fond of a year or two ago. Some of the dancing participants were Dorothy Suhr, and Leonel Potter. Mr. Cory was the interviewer and gong-ringer. A delightful vocal duet was presented by Ellen XVilson and Bettie Schmidtg Ed Young also demonstrated his vocal ability. Carolyn Sandell, Robert Bungaard, Kenneth Hei- ber, Herb Schuman, Merle Mahone, Dale len- nings. and Ted Davis were the other performers. Dorothy Iohnson '3 fr was responsible for this ex- cellent assembly. The Library Staff and their assistants con- , K l Talking it over with President Sundine. the Assembly Club makes plans for its next program.