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Cress, John R.

 Person

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

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00023
Abstract The University of Denver (DU) ski team, 1954 National Collegiate Ski Champions, several of whom are holding trophies, pose for a group portrait at the airport with a sign that reads ''Welcome Home National Collegiate Ski Champions.'' Front row (left to right): John G. L'Orange ('55), Russell Crook ('55), Francis Wallace ('56), Coach Willy Schaeffler, David C. Shaw ('57), Glynn Cress ('57), Gunnar Jansen ('56). Back row: Dale F. Thompson ('55), Marvin L. Crawford ('54), Alvin Paul Wegeman...
Dates: 1954
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 4

1954-1955 University of Denver Ski Team, between 1954-1955

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Identifier: U300.01.0002.00032
Abstract The 1954-1955 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers national championship men's ski team poses outdoors for a group portrait, holding their skis and wearing ski gear, in Aspen, Colorado. Front row (left to right): Willis Olson, Craig Lussi, Buddie Werner, Larry Lewis, Alfred Vincelette, Keith Wegeman. Back row: John Cress, David Shaw, Bamse Woronovsky, Dave Miller, Henning Arstal, Coach Willy Schaeffler, Ole Gotaas, Gunnar Jansen, Dale Thompson, Tom Carter, Paul Wegeman. Snowy mountains are...
Dates: between 1954-1955
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 2

1955 University of Denver Ski Team and Coaches, 1955

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Identifier: U300.01.0003.00274
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1955
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 3

The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 41, 1956 April 6

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Identifier: clarion_v032i41_19560406
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1956 April 6
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U212, Clarion Student Newspaper Records / The Denver Clarion / Volume 32

The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 44, 1956 April 17

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Identifier: clarion_v032i44_19560417
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1956 April 17
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U212, Clarion Student Newspaper Records / The Denver Clarion / Volume 32

The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 6, 1956 October 9

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Identifier: clarion_v033i06_19561009
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1956 October 9
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U212, Clarion Student Newspaper Records / The Denver Clarion / Volume 33

University of Denver Ski Team Member John Cress, between 1954-1957

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Identifier: U300.01.0009.00040
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team member John Cress (9) holds his arms back as he jumps into the air.

Dates: between 1954-1957
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 9

University of Denver Ski Team Member John Cress, between 1954-1955

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Identifier: U300.01.0004.00012
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers skier John Cress races downhill on an alpine run. Reproduced in the 1955 Kynewisbok, page 88.

Dates: between 1954-1955
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 4

University of Denver Ski Team Member John Cress, between 1955-1956

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Identifier: U300.06.0008.00736
Abstract

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.

Dates: between 1955-1956
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics Marketing Administrative Files / Box 8

University of Denver Ski Team Members, between 1954-1957

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Identifier: U300.01.0010.00259
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members Alfred L. Vincelette, John Cress, and Gerald V. McClellan pose for a group photograph.

Dates: between 1954-1957
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 10

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