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

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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.

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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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Mr. Garg Price Special Recognition South High School is a long way from Balboa, Panama, the birthplace of one of South's most active faculty members, Mr. Cary Price. Soon after his birth in Panama, Mr. Price came to the United States. Graduat- ing from high school in Chetopa, Kansas, he attended Independence Junior College in Independence, Kansas, and then went on to Kansas College in Pittsburg, Kansas. This year has been his seventh at South, during which time he has concentrated on his main teaching interest, astronomy. As things seem to happen to Mr. Price in pairs, he was this year confronted with two new positions. The first one was that of Boys' Advisor, which utilized his genuine concern for students: The second new posi- tion was made known when Mr. Price an- nounced that he was the completely sur- prised but totally elated father of twins, born on September 28. It is doubted that he has touched ground since Stacey Danielle and Erick Tyler were born. It is with deep appreciation that we sa- lute you, Mr. Price. Astronomy students thank you for being a teacher who is able to get excited about his subject. Sopho- mores thank you for giving your time to their first efforts in high school athletics. Boys thank you for being a concerned advisor. The class of '71 thanks you for coming to council meetings, for counting zip code directories, for sitting through class show rehearsals, for caring enough to make difficult decisions for the good of the class. You have given much to South High School. In return, we give you sincere thanks, respect, admiration, congratula- tions, and our Special Recognition. Mrs. Eileen Price Special Recognition One of the easiest ways to recognize Mrs. Eileen Price is that she is usually wearing a white lab coat as she runs through the halls from room to room. Always busy and on the go, she is still ready and willing to give all the help she can to anyone who needs it. Mrs. Price was born in Cleveland, Ohio, where she attended Cleveland's public schools. She went on to Ohio State where she received her Bachelor of Science de- gree. She later came to Denver where she did post-graduate work at the University of Denver and the University of Colorado. Besides being South's official zookeeper, Mrs. Price is the head of the science de- partment, Human Relations committee chairman, the teacher representative for the Parent-Teachers' Association, a teacher representative for the building committee, and the co-sponsor of the NAACP. Between home and school, Mrs. Price's days are full of activities. However, she still manages to squeeze one or two other things into her schedule. She is presently a volunteer guide for t.he Denver Botanical Gardens, and she will soon begin teaching a course in Alpine ecology, which she learned in a similar course last summer. Mrs. Price's life is not entirely science- orientated. Her tastes lead her to gourmet cooking as well as photography and classi- cal music, and not least of all, she keeps busy as a wife and the mother of two sons. Here's to you Mrs. Price! With all due respect, we graciously give you this honor. And that's beautiful .