Denver Lutheran High School - Lantern Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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Liierafure, Composition, Writing, Re-Wriiing, If s All Mr. Sloan (upper left) prepares tor his Mass Media class. Mrs. Broughlon (left) in a familiar pose - beside her model of Shakespeare ' s Globe Theatre. Mr. Kirch (above) jots down some poetry for his Creative Writing class. English For yet aiiolhcr year, tlu ' lour hardworking members of the I MS f.nglish (lepartmeiil Ms. Banko, Mrs. Broiij hton, Mr. Kirch, am Department Hearl Mr. Sloan — taught students to read, write, S|)eak, and appreciate the written and s|)oken word. Freshmen were introduced to Shakespeare as they read Rumeu dnd luliet, while sophomores studied drama and the short story. Juniors were faced with one of the most mind- boggling realities of their high school career: The Research Paper! And seniors were able to pursue their own interests i)y choosing from among a variety of electives. Without a doul)t, each LUS stu- dent ended the school year more literate than he or she began it! Mrs, Wanberg (Icfl) eng iges in some J creative thought as she plans the next art pro|eit. Mr. Aufdemberge helps his art studenis with Christmas decorations. 57

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The Halls Are Alive, Wilh ihe Qound of . . . Music 1987-88 was another outstan- ding musical year at LUS. As always, Mrs. )anke directed a superl) chorus and concert choir. 1 hese groups met every -day and worked up dozens of pieces, including folk music, spirituals, hymns, and the works of well-known classical and contemporary composers. Ihc Music Department welcomed a new band director this year: Mr. Duensing. He directed the Pep Band, Brass Ensemble, Woodwind Ensem- ble, and Concert Band. These groups performed at a variety of functions throughout the school year. Together, Mrs. Janke, Mr. Duensing, and their many talented students blessed and inspired us all. Mrs. lanke stresses a musical point (above Mr. Duensing is a stucty in concentration at performances (upper rigfit) Concert Choir contriljutes a great deal to morning chapel (right). Creaiiviiy Qhines! Art From Wilier color to art synctK s; logcther, they produced pain- from Art fundamentals to Art IV, tings, drawings, batiks, and much art students always work their more to adorn the hallways of hardest to please their teachers Lutheran High School all year. Art and themselves. Mr. Aufdemberge students also helped design and Mrs. Wanberg guided their posters and programs for activities many art students through a wide in other departments. Ihe Arts are variety of media in all levels of art. alive and visible at I I IS!

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Preparing Us for ihe Present and fhe Fufure Guidance Mr. Merz, LHS Guidance Direc- tor, has a versatile job. He helps kids plan for after high school and helps them deal with their per- sonal and social problems during their high school years. He also participates in the academic pro- gram and with registration. Mr. Merz meets a lot of different needs for kids that can ' t be taken care of in the classroom or in activities. This year, he started a new pro- gram: Peer Counseling. He likes what he does, because ... I think I am especially privileged as a school counselor because there are times when I actually see the soul of another individual. Mr. Merz (top), in his office, must do a great job, considering all Ihe happy laces shown here! 9»rictly Business Along with typing, Mrs. Russ teaches Business Law. In this class, students deal with contracts, bailments, organizations, in- surance, bank information, and real estate properties. They also have a mote case using laws. Mrs. Russ enjoys teaching this particular course because, as she says, I think business makes the world go around. It looks as if Mrs. Russ has some business to discuss with Bill. 58