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

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8 SOUTHERN LIGIITS Empty Shelves McGowan from the senior Tophatters, Paul Mc- Clung from the junior Helmsmen, and W'arren Rossman from the sophomore Zcphyrs. Lost, strayed, or--? This was the question which was placed before the student body by the Student Council concerning the alarming disap- pearance of library books. The Council decided at its first important meeting of September to have a forceful drive to secure the library books that had dislocated themselves. In order that the lib- eral bookery system and the democratic principle Ii Tophatters' Topsg Chuck, Ellen, and Alice for which it stood would not become obsolete, everyone united to lasso and corral all straying volumes. Even the Parent-Teacliers' Association later co-operated by having the big brother and sister graduates look diligently for the missing library books. Officers of the Tophatter class endeavored to unite the seniors in an effort to restore the roam- ing library books, besides beginning to plan for a successful year in class activities. The seniors were led by Charles lN IcGowan, with the vice-president, Our Triurnvirafeg Ed lXIcW illia1ns, Dnrey Ranck, and lane Braucht

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SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC 7 The Student Council A Ht C2186 An advantage that the oflicc messengers had in this field of extra-curricular activity is that the constant tripping up and down stairs rewards them with a slender figure. For proof, one could take a glance at Barbara Ensign, Edna Mae Car- penter, and Shirley Mercer. It was rather amusing for an attendance slip collector to record the words which were spoken during the brief interval that she snatched the slip from the hook. Here are some examples: In 565 we heard Mr. Roberts shout over the pas- sionate wail of violins, G sharp is the same as A flat! Begin again! In other classrooms came incomplete phrases as: , . down in the bar room . . . or now when it came to I-Iamilton's plan, then . . . or M. . . a great part of the pots and pans in the kitchen today . . . All in all, the experiences of the entire oflice personnel constitute one absorbing human nature story. Mr. Miller, assistant principal, and Miss Schoder, dean of girls, found enough ambitions, perplexities, and struggles with complexes to make a huge volume. Mr. Cory, in his advantageous position of principal, could survey the school life with a birdseye view, and better understand the needs of school youth. The Student Council set out on a successful year of student government under the leadership of Durey Ranck, the capable school president. He was assisted in his executive work by lane Braucht, vice-president, and Ed McVVilliams, the Student Council's able secretary. Other members who rep- resented service organizations were: Kay Aspy from the Press Club, Helen Hamilton, president of the Sports Clubg Gordon VV eller, president of the Hi-YQ Mary Louise Buirgy, head of the Girl Reservesg Bill Anderson, leader of the Rebel Clubg Shirley Trott, president of the Pep Clubg Helen Sundine, director of the Assembly Clubg Frank Anderson, president of the S Clubg and Daughan Conant, chairman of the Social Hour Committee. The presiding ofhcers of the three classes were also members of the Council. They were Charles Efficient Miss Soper Don't work too hard, Miss Dawson Iunior Progressive Group

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L SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC 9 Ellen Heimer, and the charming secretary, Alice Moseley. The Tophatters were off with a good start for the year. They had an excellent representation in South's Scholastic Society, better known as Triple S. This year Triple S was headed by Travis Railey, president: Rose Howard, vice-president, Marcia Moody, as secretaryg and George Hinds, treasurer. These officers were elected at the first meeting of Triple S on September the twenty- fourth. Membership requirements are at least two A's and all the rest B's. As proof of the superior intelligence of the present student body there were 180 members. The activities of Triple S were different from Helmsman's Captains and Sponsorsg lane Puterbaugli. Miss Tillotson, George Mason, Paul McClung, and Alt. Arnold I. Q those of any other school orginzation. in that they were for cultural development instead of the usual social functions. Authorities on different subjects were to be invited to speak to Triple S members during the forthcoming school year. This club was the only organization at South High that was permitted to hold its meetings during class time. The junior class was also quite well repre- sented in the Triple S, and they began early to develop in more ways than this the reputation of their class. The president, Paul McClung, with the help of George Mason. the vice-president, and lovely lane Puterbaugh, the secretary, started to draw up a plan for class organization in which an emblem committee, a promenade committee, and W'hat a Game! Flntliusiastic Mrs. Carlson Ready? Serve!