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

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SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC 13 UST as the scorpion symbolized the in- creased rule of the moon after the Sep- tember equinox in ancient days, so, 1 applying the symbol to our own day, the scorpion symbolizes the increased super- vision of the teacher over the pupil in October after the balance of supervision in Sep- tember, when adjustments were being made for the beginning of a new school year. In October Southerners found themselves well acquainted with new school life. T Sophomores probably found it most difhcult to adjust themselves to a new school year. A glance at a Sophomore Progressive Education Group could have easily conveyed the intense interest sophomores had in becoming better ac-- quainted with high school life. But under the able hand of VVarren Rossman. class president, sophies found the way not as difficult as antici- pated. VVarren was assisted by Shirley Chartier, vice-president, and Harry Reeves, secretary. One of the most popular ambitions of many sophomores is to become a member of the Rebel Rangers, sponsored by Mr. Collier, in either their junior or senior year. Square-dancing par- ties are one of the main indoor activities of this organization, headed by Myron Taylor, Chief Ranger. Many of the sophomore girls look forward to membershipiin the Pep Club, a club whose object is to help develop an ideal South High girl by precept and exampleg to promote interest .5 f fi it Q I! ll all .gg Vuunuyl Gr' is My in and to support all school activities. Any senior girl of South is eligible to be a Pepster who meets the following requirements: Recommended by the Dean of Girls, the grade room teacher and four class room teachers. VVhen a Pepster, she must participate in at least three Pep Club activities a An observer as he enters the west door . realizes Southern ideals as portrayed ' in this beautifulmu- ral by Allen True.

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12 SOUTHERN LIGHTS The jauntiest vogue in gridiron suits was promised during the IQQ6 season by Rebel foot- ball men. The suits consisted of purple jerseys. purple pants, and equally purple socks. with white belts, ankle socks, and helmets. The numerals were also of white. The First City prep game for South had been scheduled for September 26 to be played with Manual Training High. But because of cold and snowy weather, the game was postponed. The snow continued to fall during the week- end, and on Monday with the wintry blasts still raging it was estimated that only one-third of the Rebels braved the storm and came to school. Al- though there was some anticipation among extremists that students would have to stay over- night at school, nothing of that sort occurred. However. some ot the superb trees of the campus were split and damaged by the heavy snow on the branches. Cheerleaders with plenty of pep were selected by the students after they exhibited the amount of yelling they could do. Those elected were Ever- ette Bush, lohn Griilith and johnny McCallister. In closing for this first month of the school year it is fitting that expression of appreciation be given to Mrs. Opal B. Riddell who, by helping students with the planning of their programs, and working with Mr. Grigs, started us off on a prom- ising year. Criflitli, Bush, and MacAllister-- and can they yell! Friendly Counsellor, Mrs. Riddell September Scene, Believe l t or Not

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14 SOUTHERN LIGHTS Nou' maybe you'll keep the halls clean semester and she must be present at all meetings unless excused by the sponsor, Miss Aronson. There are four officers. council members and a drill team. The officers are: president, Shirley Trottg vice-president, Eloise VX-'hitmoreg secretary, Mildred Marquessg and treasurer. Barbara Ensign. The council members include Marcia Moody, Ethel Dyer, Marie Duncan, Rose Howard, Lois Lundin, Anne Rose, Erneline Avis, and Ioanne Kricr. 'I 'here were about one hundred and seventy- fivc members in the Pep Club this past year. The most outstanding activities of the Pep Club were the Pep Club dance, the luncheon for the basketball team, services at P.-T. A. meetings, f' rv qi.. 4: 1 I ' xt ' .L I .1 Mr. Robert Collier, Ir. Rebel Rangers i And can they swing it! XVarren, Shirley, and Harry guide the class of '39 drill at the games, and numerous other activities. And now for an altogether different activity, the assemblies. Several of the major assemblies were put on in October. Sophomorcs mustered up enough courage to present their talent pro- gram on October second. Did the juniors and seniors discover competition? XVell, anyone pres- ent could detect that. The talented juniors dis- played their gifts on October sixteenth. The scene was laid on the deck of good ship South High with Betty Mae Crace graciously acting as hostess of a party celebrating the return to port of the ship. Seniors ranked high with their presentation of class talent on October twenty-third. Top hats