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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. . . juniors First Row: Left to right-Joyce Servoss, Janice Quade, Susan Spleker, Nancy Mohr, Barbara Duncan, Janice Jaacks, Jane Boeck, Wanda Hill- house, Alice Bowen, Mr. Wllllam Lewis, Mary Jo Slemer, Sharon Davis, Roxana Jedele, Nancy Ret- man, Sally Jewell, Mary Weed, Dar- wln Llngle, Richard Petersen. Sec- ond Row--JoAnn Shields, Marilyn Wlngrove, Elvlra Heldt, Barbara Whiting, Patrlcla Robbins, Margaret McGee, Lorraine Weber, Mar etta, Guyett, Betty Wulf, Jackie Trumbull, Patricia Solberg, Phyllis North, Dwayne Sturtevant, Delbert Lani- holtz Dwayne Freerking, Jack Grot . 'rmrd Row-Donald Jensen Gerald Riley, Mickey Clarleqy, Dale Huebner, Jud Kre ness, ary Mlchaelsen, Janice Noilen, Phyllis Whlted, Lyla Kay Newlon, Jerry Speake, Ar10 Buck, Darwin Helde, Carol Chrlstian- sen. Fourth Row--Jackie Grill, Dl- nnne Grill, Kathryn Nollen, Zola Gchrln , Bob Kruse, James Kregness, Larry Eea, Janice Smith, Janice Neu- mann, Marilyn Walde, Jo Ann Schraeder, Walylne Dozark, Larry Merritt, Barry oeller, James Mun- son Gall Neumeyer. Fifth Row- Aiah Schultz, Roger Kuhlman, Paul Wltt, Dale lloffmeler, Eddie Ballen, And McM1nimee, Clayton Ericson, Harley Godberson. Larry Servoss, Richard Houllhan, Edward Macek, Lester Boettger, James Christensen, Leslie Schultz. ANY activities of the junior class were reflected in the windows of the school during the year 1953-54. Start- ing early, they elected as class officers Mary jo Siemer, pres- identg llarry Moeller, vice-presidentg jackie Trumbull, secre- taryg and Betty XVulf, treasurer. Later Patricia Solberg and james Munson were named to act on the Student Council. The juniors added reflections on the sports window when lid llailen, jim Christiansen, Darwin lleide, Byron jacobsen, jim Kregness, lflob Kruse, Andy McMinimee, Larry Zea, Larry Servoss, llob Schraeder, Arlo lluek, lVayne Dozark, jim Munson, and Dwayne Sturtevant made the athletic teams. To spur the teams on to greater effort were Phyllis North, cheerleader, and Substitute Cheerleaders Mary jo Siemer and Roxana jedele. jane Boeck, jo.-Xnn Shields, and l'at Solberg made pretty retlections with their batons as they lead the Marching Band. Many other juniors were prominent in small instrumental and vocal groups. These included Phyllis Spiegel, Kay Newlon, Sharon Davis, janice jaacks, Larry Zea, Phyllis North, Mary XVced, Nancy Retman, Sandy Peterson, Sally jewell, Susan Spieker, and jane lloeck. Lfnder the direction of Mr. llarold Petersen, Little XYoinen was presented by the class in the high school audi- torium. In early fall the juniors started the traditional task of raising money to sponsor the prom and banquet. Slave Day every junior was hired out to work for one of the town's people. Money so earned was put into the class treasury to use for the prom. juniors also sponsored many after-game dances and took care of the refreshment stand during the basketball season to add funds. Then came the prom. Couples attired in pastel formals and snappy suits strolled through an oriental garden and danced to the music of jimmy Smith's orchestra. .24-