Cress, John R.
Biography
Student-athlete: Skiing, 1953-1954.
Biography
Named Pioneer of the Month by the Student Union Board of Governors, April 1956.
Biography
Along with Henning Arstal and Peder Pytte, were named by the NCAA to the first All-American Ski Team.
Biography
Nominated as a finalist to be elected King i.e. Dream Man at the Garbage Can Fantasy (1956).
Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:
1953-1954 University of Denver Ski Team, 1954
1954-1955 University of Denver Ski Team, between 1954-1955
1955 University of Denver Ski Team and Coaches, 1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team and coaches pose for a group portrait. Row 1: Willis S. Olson, Craig Lussi, Bud Werner, Larry Lewis, Alfred L. Vincelette, Assistant Coach Keith Wegeman. Row 2: John Cress, Dave Shaw, Bamse Woronovsky, Dave Miller, Henning Arstall, Coach Willie Schaeffler, Ole Gotaas, Gunnar Jansen, Dale Thompson, Tom Carter, Paul Wegeman.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 41, 1956 April 6
Trustees Answers Clarion – Discrimination on Coming Agenda. John Cress named Pioneer of the Month by the Student Union Board of Governors. Tentative May Day Schedule Announced – Queen Selection Sunday, April 8, 1956. Colorado Social Study Council to Meet on Campus April 7, 1956. Cultural Institute of Madrid, Spain will award an outstanding student of DU Spanish classes a diploma. Student Senate Ignores. DU Attends Rifle Match, Art Exhibit.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 44, 1956 April 17
DU Skiers All-American – Pytte, Arstal, Cress, Named to First Team. Will Kyselka Speaks at DU on April 17, 1956. Board Rules on Discrimination. Powell Rider Argued Here.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 6, 1956 October 9
Coeds Elect King Friday (John Cress, Dave Silburn, Jim Smith, Roger Trunkett, Woody Woodworth) – Dream Man to Be Crowned At “Garbage Can Fantasy”. Nominations For All School Elections During Coffee Hour on October 9, 1956. Dream Man Union Board Makes Plans for Quarter. Law Tests to Be Held. K-Book Pictures. Frosh plan For Homecoming. Isaac Freeman to Speak in Chapel. Third Annual DU Family Night Friday, October 26, 1956.
University of Denver Ski Team Member John Cress, between 1955-1956
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team member John Cress goes into the air during a ski jump. Reproduced in the 1956 Kynewisbok, page 259.
University of Denver Ski Team Member John Cress, between 1954-1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers skier John Cress races downhill on an alpine run. Reproduced in the 1955 Kynewisbok, page 88.
University of Denver Ski Team Member John Cress, between 1954-1957
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team member John Cress (9) holds his arms back as he jumps into the air.
University of Denver Ski Team Members, between 1955-1956
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members prepare for departure to South America on Braniff Airways. Pictured are (l-r): Will Olson, Dave Shaw, coach Willy Schaeffler, Henning Arstal, John Cress, and Tom Carter. Reproduced in the 1956 Kynewisbok, page 259.