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

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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.

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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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Science Fair Chosen as one of the top ten science departments in the country last year, South's department of science has been no less outstanding in 1960. At the Science Fair held March 3rd, students of physics, chemistry and biology classes exhibited a variety of displays ranging from demon- stration of the nuclear reaction in an atomic submarine to the study of waves and the laws of refraction. Hundreds of interested parents and friends were impressed by the knowledge of South High science students cmd the quality of the displays shown. Fish and pm? Dissection .if rig -' .y .tl all Contrary to many boys' opinions, the dissection of frogs is an interesting sub ject to girls as well as to parents at the Science Fair business world. Mr. Flanders, aided by Jackie Gott, Evie Olson and Iune Lewinson, charts Career Day choices for March 17. Career Dau Career Day offered an excellent oppor tunity for seniors and juniors to explore vocations in several fields including med icine, social Work, journalism and teaching Professional and skilled representatives of various occupations conducted workshops on March 17 to inform and instruct students in vccrious aspects of their professions Through the efforts of Mr Flanders Pep Club girls and the various speakers Career Day was a valuable expenence for any South student who will soon be entering the