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

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H! Mama keeps close tabs on both the cat and the boyfriend as she passes through the parlor. Drama Club Dlau Set in the era of the early 1900's, Years Ago depicted a stage-struck young girl's ambitions to be an actress. The Drarna Club spent several months rehearsing the hilarious three-act play, which was held on November 20 under the direction of Mrs. Nordstrom. Southern Masqueraders worked on publicity, tickets, programs and production while Stage Crew designed the effective backdrops. Pep Club usherettes rendered service to complete the theatrical production. The performance, enjoyed by over 600 teachers, friends and students, was the first Drama Club presentation since 1957. l 4 f 'QQ' 2 Q y ...- -I-if R . gy ' That girl is not going to the wicked cityl' r . lr , rl: J l K l Mrs. Nordstrom, Gary Taylor and Dra- ma Club members talk about their coming production ot Years Ago amidst ladders and just-begun scenery. 1

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Mother-Daughter Tea The annual fashion show and tea, held on May 5, had an enthusiastic attendance of mothers and daughters. Pep Club members modeled sportswear, school clothes, cocktail dresses and formal evening wear for an audience of five hundred mothers and daughters. A tea was then given in South Court by the Pep Club. Robin Morris, fashion show chairman, and Shirley Hawkins, Pep Club president, made this another successful activity of their club. lack Leingang apparently doesn't realize he's a most lucky fellow to he escorting sparkling Pep Club coordinator Robin Morris in the annual spring fashion show. Lovely flowers, delicious punch and helpful Pep Club girls made the Sophomore Tea a memorable event. Sophomore Tea A Rustic Welcome was given to all sopho- more girls by the Pep Club on September 24. The new girls were introduced to Southern Cus- toms and enjoyed the performances of a mixed quartet and a Dixieland ensemble. Refreshments were then served by the peppy hostesses. This activity gave the sophomore girls an opportunity to get acquainted with the Pep Club cmd their new senior high classmates.

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Music Concerts The Instrumental Concert, traditionally held during Music Week, was the result of long hours of practice by members of Concert Band cmd Concert Orchestra. Students enjoyed excerpts from Oklahoma and a rousing march played by Concert Band in a morning assembly. That evening, Ianuary 19, parents, faculty and stu- dents gathered to hear both groups present several musical selections under the direction of Mr. Forest Goff. The quality of the Instru- mental Concert indicated the excellent training and diligent practice on the part of many al- ready accomplished musicians. The climax of the many hours spent in prac- tice and performance was the Vocal Concert on May 10. Students heard many of the groups perform for South for the last time. Participating in the program were Concert and Beginning Choir, Ensemble, Mixed Chorus, and Girls' Choir which have a total of about 350 members. Under the direction of Mr. Dana Wells and Mrs. Clarice Williams, the choirs gave an ex- cellent performance to end the year's activities. Orchestra members practice with intense concentration for the coming concert Concert Choir, Mixed Chorus, and Ensemble blend their combined voices in the finale of the Spring Vo- cal Concert.