Denison High School - Monarch Yearbook (Denison, IA)

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J Jwwtefm, ISL Znd 3rd -4th Row - Clausen, Keplord. Hollxiiahl, Howorth, Laneholtz, P. Curnyn, Mr. Ruch, L. Rath, Crane. N. Moeller, G oc ler, Boeek, Buc anon Row - R. Neumann, Asmus. Jncobsen, Scheucrman, Curstensen, W. Eggers, D. Neumann. Ahrcnholtz, Slater, Mesenbrlnk, Jurgensen. Row - Brown, Trexel, Hoemun, Ed Brosnohan, Lucck, H. Eggers, D. Eggers, Neumeyer, E. Brosnahan, Ehlers. Row - Greder, Hadenfeld. Mullen. Bob Ahart. W. Ruth, Bill Ahart, Belrne, Gleason, O The Future Farmers of America is an organi- zation of, by and for farm boys studying vocation- al agriculture in public high schools. The train- ing consists of four years of vocational agriculture in high school, supplemented by additional activi- ties. The major purposes of this organization are the development of agricultural leadership, coop- eration, good citizenship, improvement of agri- culture, and a spirit of patriotism. The local or Friendly City Chapter of the F. F. A. consists of 43 members. The following officers were elected bythe members: Leslie Rath, presidentg Don Crane, vice-presidentg Donald Langholtz, treasurerg-Neal Moeller, secretary, and Vernon Lueck, sergeant- at-arms. Mr. Ruch acts as their adviser. One of the F. F. A. cooperative achievements that gave them state-wide recognition this year was the canning of 350 quarts of tomato juice as an UNRRA contribution to European food relief. In the state dairy heifer essay contest the Deni- son group won more recognition than any other school in the state by winning a purebred Jersey heifer calf, a S50.00 War Bond, and 3 honorable mention certificates. Opportunity for participation in worthy agri- cultural achievement has been made possible by the organization of the following subsidiary F. F. A. organizations: A Swine Improvement Assoc- iation, a Horticulture Club, and a Crop Improve- ment Association. An F. F. A. basketball team was organized which participated in tive games with only one defeat. Harold Eggers was elected captain of the team.

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.plaqapjw . lst Row - Helden, Luub, Morrow, Lunsford, Baer, Spiegel, Mesenhrlnk, Hamilton, Ecklund Jones, Sluley. 2nd Row - Groth, Slevert. Johnson, Hoffman, Rohn-er, Robinson, Jensen, Mlchaelsen, Cars- tenscn, Brodcrscn, Bray. 3rd Row - Hayes, O'Menra. Watson, Albert, I-lust, Tnmm, Miss Johnstone, Calvin, O'Connor Peters. Suggau, Brandt, ' Play, Pfwductio 1st Row - Carlson, Kearney, Slechta, I-Ivnnlng, Meadows, Baird, Ullrich, Bohnkcr, Lucljcns Lorenzcn, Mlchaelsen. 2nd Row Y Garvin, Naab, Lalfrenz, Miller, Hayes, Gzlughnn, Ballantine, Solbnvh, Barber. 3rd Row - lglesteldt, Denker. Ruback. Emwn. Precht, Mrs. Catron, Hannah, Boeck, Jensen 0 ersen. -30-

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Manco, fn ' O The dance committee of the Denison High school was organized to providc entertainment and recreation for the student body. -The mem- bers of the dance committee are chosen by the class presidents of the four high school grades. The committee of six is comprised of two repre- sentatives from the senior class, one representa- tive from each of the three remaining grades, and a sponsor. A senior member is appointed to act as chairman of the committee. The members chosen by the class presidents this year were: Marjorie Johnson, chairman, and Betty Brandt, seniors, Carolan Carlson, juniorg Lois Volkman, sophomore: and Joyce Tamm, freshman. Mr. Rex Ruch is the able sponsor of the committee. Under his leadership the committee has sponsored the dances which followed the ball games, includ- ing the Homecoming and Halloween dances. Chaperons for the dances include teachers and parents of the members of the student body. The committee's work deals not only with dances. It has drawn up tentative plans for a student recrea- tion room which will be in operation before long. I The Future Teachers of America in Denison high school is comprised of both Juniors and Seniors under the guidance of Mrs. Mina Whittum. The meetings are held the second period every other Thursday and are arranged by three committees: pro- gram, entertainment, and refresh- mentg members thereof are appoint- ed for each meeting by the presi- dent, Delores Michaelsen. The other officers are: Margaret Russman, vice president: Delores Mesenbrink. secretary and Betty Meeves, treas- urer. Dues are paid at the beginning of each semester, the amount being decided according to the balance in the treasury. During the past year the girls have had several dinners, including those celebrating Thanks- giving and Halloween. For these dinners the girls plan their own menus and obtain experience in serving and decorating. The duty of the program committee is to arrange for and read interesting educational articles. The entertain- ment and refreshment committee Tamm, Volkman, Johnson, Brandt, Carlson lst Row - Holmes, Carstensen, Mrs, Whlttum, Hamilton, Paulsen, are self explanatory. The main ob. 2d Row - Mlchaelsen, Jensen, North, Baird, Reuwsaut. B. Meeves. jects of the club are 10 create H 3d Row - Mesenbrlnk, V. Meeves, Smith, Russman, Ullrlch, Bnughman spirit of cooperation among the girls and teach them the fundamentals of organization, besides the experience of appearing before groups.