Denison High School - Monarch Yearbook (Denison, IA)

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SGHIOIS S THE members of the senior class reliect back over their school careers, they remember that as freshmen they elected John Langer, president, Sally Johnson, vice-president, and Jerry Smith, secretary-treasur- er. The basketball squad-Don Beck, David Duncan, Stanley Kracht, Ralph Miller, David Niday, and John McMinimee-won the County Junior High Basketball tournament. This was the last year that Denison sponsored a girls' basketball team, and Ruth Jaacks and Dorothy Saterlee won berths on it. Those in Glass Houses, The Dear Departed, and What a Night were the three one-act plays which started the class on the road to dramatic fame, while Donna Lueck was elected to represent the class on the Dance Committee. As sophomores, they won the annual float contest and installed Sally Johnson as president, Francis Brown, vice-president, and Dan Hanigan, sec- retary-treasurer. Mary Brodersen and Harlow Sievers were elected to the newly organized Student Council, and Sally Johnson was named substitute cheerleader. Thirteen boys earned positions on the football team this year, and seven participated in basketball. Twenty-one dramatists displayed their talents in Antic Spring, Sparkin', Cabbages, and The Sky's the Limit. While juniors, the class of '54 chose Marilyn Savery, Charley Hawley, Francis Brown, and Janice Hinz as president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer, respectively, to lead them through the school year, and plan the all-important junior-senior prom, whose theme was Coronation. Participation by class members in extra-curricular activities was out- standing. Twelve boys reported for football, eight for basketball, and eight boys also turned out for track. Music organizations had the support of ten juniors, and fourteen amateur actors presented the three-act comedy, Foot- loose. Included in the cast were Harlow Sievers, Janice Hill, Virginia Shields, Mary Brodersen, Blair Baughman, Jean Harker, Amy Crane, Hugo Denker, Lois Hansen, Francis Brown, Dick Kapfer, Bradley Tate, Marilyn Savery, and Gerald Bretey. Junior cheerleaders were Sally Johnson, Mary Brodersen, and Donna Lueck. Dan Hanigan, Dick Runge and Beverly Keating as president, vice-presi- dent and secretary-treasurer, respectively, led the Class of '54 through their last year at high school. This class can boast of many leaders. Hugo Denker presided as presi- dent of the Band. Janice Hinz, Gerald Bretey and Nancy Norman held the office of president in G. A. A., F. A. A. and Science Club, in that order. Dick Kapfer led the Cadet Teachers through many trying but fruitful experiences with their young pupils. Pep Club was presided over by Frank Holland, Sally Johnson, and Janice Hinz. The cheerleaders who led the Monarch rooting section included Sally Johnson, Mary Brodersen and Donna Lueck. Rose Ann Reilf, as Queen, reigned over the Homecoming festivities. Donna Lueck, Sally Johnson and Dolores Mattson were her attendants. Mary Brodersen and Frank Holland took their places on Student Coun- cil, student governing body. Elected by the football team as their co-captains were guard, Bruce Gary, and tackle, John McMinimee. .22-.

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represenfafive seniors . . . 5 IKEABLE, easy to know Dick Kajpfer, has dis- ' tinguished- himself in many activities during the last four years. Dick, who was the '53 Boys State rep- resentative, was president of the Cadet Teachers Club and secretary-treasurer of Drama Club. He has sung in Mixed Chorus, Boys' Glee Club, and Madrigal, and was a member of the 1953 All-State Chorus. Dick has also been prominent in play production having taken leading roles in class and contest plays all through his high school career. Talented 'lean Harker, chosen most representative senior girl, has been prominent in musical circles all through high school. She received a I rating on her piano solo at the state music contest when she was a sophomore. She has participated in Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Sextet, Mixed Chorus, Madrigal, and Trio, and accompanied Boys' Glee Club, the Musical Monarchs, and contest soloists. During her freshman, sophomore, and junior years she was cast in important roles in class plays, and as a senior was named the lead of The Cur- ious Savagef, Jean's friendly smile and winning per- sonality gained her the position of queen of the Lake View lce Carnival and the admiration of everyone with whom she comes in contact. Dan Hanigan, excelling in leadership, is known to all for his friendly manner. He was secretary-treasurer of the sophomore class, and this year held the office of president of both the senior class and the Student Coun- cil. Interested in sports, Dan has taken part in football, basketball, and track. Along with his other activities, he has found time to be active in D Club, Science Club, Pep Club, Library Club, and has been business manager of the Monarch News. -21-

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underclassmen -23-.