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 3 Collections and/or Records:
1953-1954 University of Denver Ski Team, 1954
University of Denver Ski Team Members and Coach, 1954
1954 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members and coach pose for a team picture with trophies. Front row: David C. Shaw, Dale F. Thompson, Francis Wallace, Willis S. Olson, and Glynn Cress. Back row: head coach Willy Schaeffler, Marvin L. Crawford, John G. L'Orange, Gunnar Jansen, Russell Crook, John R. Cress, and Alvin Paul Wegeman.
University of Men's Ski Team Members and Coach Pose with Trophies, 1954
1954 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members and coach pose together upon return from the National Collegiate Ski Championships with trophies. Front row: John G. L'Orange, Russell Crook, Francis Wallace, head coach Willy Schaeffler, David C. Shaw, Glynn Cress, and Gunnar Jansen. Back row: Dale F. Thompson, Marvin L. Crawford, Alvin Paul Wegeman, John R. Cress, and Willis S. Olson.