A. Helen Anderson (Teacher, South -- 1918 - 1929)
A. Helen Anderson (1891-1975) served as Director of Publications for Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO., under Superintendent Archie L.Threlkeld from 1929 to 1956, and was a teacher at South High School from 1918-1929.
(Source: Penrose Libary, University of Denver, A. Helen Anderson Collection)


Vern Arnold
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JOHN T. ROBERTS (1936)
Band Director
-Associate, Band Clinic
Director of South High School Band, Denver; trombonist, Denver Civic Symphony; member board of directors of the Colorado Bandmasters' Association; graduate Colorado State College of Education.
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Buren Carr (College Counselor & Teacher)
Died April 20, 2002 in Amarillo, TX

Harold E. Johnson (Coach, South -- 1998 - 2000)
Harold Johnson
"In three years Johnson turned a team that hadn't won a game in two seasons into a state qualifier and Denver City League Champions - something that South had not accomplished in twenty years."
Source: Head Football Coach, Langston University)

Terry Humbarger
Former Instructor, South High School
Died: 13 Dec 2001


Harold Keables (Teacher, South -- 1935 - ??)
Harold begain teaching at Denver's South High School in 1935...
At the Iolani school in Hawaii, the Keables Chair honors the memory of legendary Iolani English teacher Harold Keables, who was named Life magazine's Teacher of the Year in 1960.

Ed Lenicheck (Band Teacher)
January 01, 2003
When Edwin Lenicheck retired from the Denver Municipal Band in 1996, he'd been making music with the group for 55 years. For DMB music director Gerald Endsley, the significance of that feat didn't pass unnoticed."The band was founded in 1891, so it hit me how this guy had been with the group for about half of its existence," Endsley said. "But then, music was the core of Ed's life."Mr. Lenicheck, a Denver native and lifelong trumpeter, died of a stroke Nov. 19. He was 80.

A graduate of East High School and the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver, Mr. Lenicheck had studied privately with Mabel Leick, a former member of the Sousa Band.He was principal trumpet with the Denver Symphony Orchestra for eight years under Saul Caston, followed by a five-year stint as orchestra librarian.

Mr. Lenicheck then switched musical chairs - serving as band and trumpet instructor at various schools in Denver for 29 years, completing his teaching career at South High School.

In 1942, Mr. Lenicheck joined the Denver Municipal Band as principal trumpet, before stepping onto the podium as conductor in 1970. After his retirement, he was named conductor emeritus, leading two summertime programs each year - highlighted by the Ed Lenicheck Concert, held in Washington Park.

Endsley was among the many young musicians Mr. Lenicheck inspired."I was fresh out of school back in the '60s," he said. "I wasn't sure what I was doing or where I was going, but Ed told me, 'You are so lucky to have music and to know what you're after.' Everyone in this town had the greatest respect for the guy.

"As evidence, Endsley pointed to the memorial service held Saturday at First Plymouth Congregational Church. "I wanted to round up a band," Endsley said, "and everyone I asked wanted to be in it. We had about 20 players, including some of the best in town.

"Mr. Lenicheck was buried at Fairmount Cemetery along with his trumpet mouthpiece and baton.He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Elaine (a piccolo player for 43 years with the Denver Symphony); three children, Rob of San Jose, Calif., Debbie of Gaston, Ore., and Diane of Denver; and three grandchildren.
(Source: RockyMountain News.com)

Larry Nisbet (Teacher, South -- 1968 - 1981)
1968 - 1981, History / Social Studies Teacher
1969 - 1981, Swimming Head Coach
1970-1981, Head Cross Country Coach, Golf Coach (spring), Assistant Track Coach

Robert W. Spencer (Teacher, South -- 1958 - 1959)
He has been President of Detroit Economic Growth Corporation since 1978. From 1976-78 he has served as President of the Economic Growth Council of Detroit. From 1968-78 Spencer was Executive Vice President of New Detroit, Inc. From 1961-68, he served with the Greater Detroit Area Hospital Council, first as Assistant Director and later as Associate Executive Director.

During 1958-59, Spencer was a teacher at South High School in Denver, Colorado. He served in the Army from 1955-57. Spencer holds a B.A. degree in History and Economics from Amherst College; an M.A. degree in Education from Harvard University; and an M.A. degree in Hospital Administration from the University of Michigan.
(Source: ECD)

Robert Stransky (Teacher, South -- )
1960, Denver Bronco, # 35, Halfback
Head, Football Coach

Paul E. Tauer (Teacher, South -- 1981 - 1982)
1981 - 1992, South High Teacher
1972 - 1981, Grant Junior High, Vocational Education Teacher for potential dropouts
1970-1971, Grant Junior High, Special Education Teacher
(Source: The Mayors / From the Mayor's Desk At City of Aurora, Colorado )

Ladell Thomas
Board of Directors, Emily Griffith Foundation Focus
Assistant Principal, South High, 1965
Former Principal, Emily Griffith Opportunity School
Former Assistant Superintendent, Denver Public Schools


Clarice Williams (English Teacher)
Died 18 Feb 1995

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