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

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Administration The administrative staff of South High School, headed by Dr. Erick Holland, prin- cipal, directed the school's activities and educational facilities. Mr. Robert Conklin, assistant principal, took care of disciplinary problems and acted as principal when necessary. Mr. Calvin Seiler, coordinator, worked with faculty and counselors to formulate curriculum and evaluate teach- ing methods. Mrs. La Rue Belcher acted as girls' dean and directed social matters and special activities at South. The admin- istration made sincere efforts to run South High School smoothly, a job which has become increasingly difficult. Robert Conklin Assistant Principal LaRue Belcher Dean of Girls Calvin Seiler Coordinator

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Dr. Erick Holland Principal

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Mrs. Juanita Kniss Miss Frances McAllister Special Recognition Special Recognition A Key to understanding, Natural nim- bleness, lntriguing personality, Student interest, and Sensitivity toward the en- vironment combine to make Mrs. Juanita Kniss. Mrs. Kniss was born in Akron, Ohio, and moved to Denver 25 years ago. She re- ceived her M.A. degree in counseling from the University of Denver and went on to teach Latin at various Denver Public Schools. Since Mrs. Kniss came to South High in 1966, she has been an English and social problems teacher, a counselor and a true friend to the students. She has or- ganized student groups which give the students a place to discuss problems and to gain a better understanding of the people around them. For so many of the young people she knows, she has made school more than just classes. With her art of conversation, which makes the genera- tion gap look like a myth, she has brought the outside world into the classroom and related it to her students. At home, Mrs. Kniss enjoys trying her hand at gourmet cooking from all different countries. While the delicacies simmer or bake, she catches up on her reading or takes a bicycle ride. These short excursions are only a part of her extensive traveling. This summer she is planning to sponsor the People to People Tour which will take her all over Europe. The students of South are grateful that Mrs. Kniss traveled our way, and we feel that she is more than worthy of receiv- ing this Special Recognition. One almost expects to find the scent of freshly baked croissants, or the sound of the soft music of a sidewalk cafe to come drifting from room 311, where Miss Frances McAllister makes French a living experi- ence for her students. Her sincerity, warm smile, and willingness to help at any time are best exemplified by Le Petit Prince, the main character in a charming French novelette, which Miss McAllister presents each year to her third level students. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Miss Mc- Allister grew up there, learning ballet and piano, which still interest her today. After attending Oklahoma University and Texas Christian University, a summer spent studying in Grenoble, France gave her a good background in the French language, the results of which are revealed in her interesting and informative classes. After teaching in Oklahoma City, Miss McAllister came to Denver where she acquired a Tri- umph Spitfire and two dogs, Monty and Cricket. During second semester, in addition to her regular teaching responsibilities, Miss McAllister carries the extra burden of or- ganizing and conducting the graduation ceremonies. Among her many duties, she selects and trains the Junior Escorts, sees that each senior is in his respective place at the proper time, and makes sure that the ceremony is a memorable occasion for everyone involved. The Johnny Reb staff proudly recognizes Miss Frances McAllister, who, always ready to improve the pride in South High School, seems to her students to be 'glue Petit Princessev in disguise.