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

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Rev. LeRoy King imparts the spirit of Thanksgiving in his message to all faiths. p Christmas Concert Traditionally the Christmas Concert is one of the finest and most impressive as- semblies of the year. Perhaps in no other assembly are there so many par- ticipants - the number exceeded 400. Under the direction of Mr. Dana Wells and Mrs. Clarice Williams, the Mixed Chorus, Girls' Choir, Girls' Ensemble, Beginning Choir cmd Concert Choir sang spirituals, traditional carols, modem and classical selections. 16 Thanksgiving Assennblq With an air of reverence and thankfulness, South students ga- thered together on November 25 to hear Reverend LeRoy King from Grace Methodist Church speak on a Thanksgiving theme. Hi-Y, a Chris- tian organization for young men, sponsored this assembly and in ad- dition rendered service to the com- munity with their collection and distribution of canned goods to needy families in Denver. The robed choral groups inspire the audience, calling to mind the true meaning of Christmas.

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, -1- .I gf . , g?'Flk5il:NfHll uv 0 idtlitfn Hfllfwfi Ill-' lem: Confederate Assemblq On October 28 the stage was set for a visit to Africa. Iohn Perdew, one of South's head debaters and top scholars, described his surnmer's joumey to mcmy parts of the Dark Continent. Iohn was one of ten stu- dents in the nation chosen to participate in the month-long sojourn. Slides of his fasci- nating trip enriched the talk he presented in the Confederate Assembly. Students espe- cially enjoyed the program because it was from the actual experience of one of South's outstanding Rebels. The mysterious magic of Africa is revealed through slides and ct narrative sketch by Iohn Perdew. Lettermarfs Assemblq Teammates in football, tennis, golf, and oss-country held places of honor on the age as Rebels assembled to honor the ath- tes who had represented South so well. pproximately 100 boys received letters or rtificates of recognition for the excellent rtsmcmship and ability that they dis- ayed. Coaches Wertz and Diner presented ese awards to varsity football members, d Coach Dick Yates recognized a large oup of promising sophomores. Mr. Nlielenz, ho ably managed golf, termis, and cross- untry to bring honors to South in all three, ave letters to his deserving competitors. very Rebel gathered to give recognition to ese boys who made such outstanding con- ' utions to the Rebel tradition. Co-captains Jeff Robinson and Dave Magnuson proudly present a subscrip- tion to World Tennis to Coach Mielenz for his leadership, which so ably guided the tennis team.

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Roundup Hundreds of enthusiastic Rebels crowded into the faculty parking lot be- fore the East-South game for refresh- ments and a rally. Two of South's smallest supporters were present to add their voices to the cheers. In uniform to lead the procession to the stadium were the cheerleaders, Pom-Pom girls, Pep Club and band. The S Club and Key Club boys formed a long corridor for the high-spirited marchers. Riding high after their Roundup, the Rebs form a long gray line to the stadium as they prepare to battle with East. K ... Me and my shadow, say the Pom- Pom girls, as mascots Ken and Haney whirl, jump and cavort for the crowd. The Pep Club girls spell out the secret mes- sage, SOUTH, which they carried hallway around the world in their marching exhibition. td v -. U . Pep Club own Carrying a message from the South to the East was the theme of the half-time exhibition presented by the South High Pep Club on October 17. The message first traveled on a steamboat of Pep Club girls to the Far East, where a rickshaw continued the journey across the continent. The scroll containing the message then unwound, and the girls revealed their secret with the information of the word SOUTH. Many long hours of hard work and prac- tice by Mrs. Lyon and Miss Floyd, sponsors: ludy McClung, drill leader, Heidi Markisen, writer of the script: and all the Pep Club members made this spectacular demonstration possible.