Anne Katherine Cook (1887-1 934) was born at the farm home of her parents, Frank and Gertrude (Falerius) Cook, west of Valley City. Anne attended rural school and the Valley City Training School. She graduated from Valley City Normal and joined the faculty, teaching in the commerce department. In 1920 she became head of the department. She was secretary of the Alumni Association and was affectionately known as Alumni K. Cook. The Blizzard was dedicated in her honor in 1924, and at the time of her death the "Viking" was dedicated to her for the year 1935. She was married to Herbert Walter Denny at St. Catherine's Church December 21, 1921. They lived in Valley City and for three years in Everett, Washington, returning again to Valley City. Two children were born to the Dennys:
Herbert Hugh and Katherine Patricia. Anne was active in her church singing in the choir for many years. She was a charter member of the Pioneer Daughters and President of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 56