Downers Grove North High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Downers Grove, IL)

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Page H . . . Administration Tin: 1934 Cauldron Rilpli F. CrcMcv, B. S ; N’cllic Anne Fruih. B. S.: fc»rl t. Wolfe. A. B , Mirion A. Sheldon. A H ; Ojkley T Her fell, B. S. Mathematics Department One year of algebra and one of plane geometry arc required of every student for graduation from I). G. H. S., the course in algebra to be taken by freshmen, followed by geometry in the sophomore year. Also, a course in advanced algebra is given the first semester and one in solid geom- etry the second semester, these courses being elective for juniors and seniors. Miss Sheldon, Miss brush, Mr. Wolfe, and Mr. Cressey, teach beginning algebra, while plane geometry is taught by Miss Sheldon, Mr. Herrell and Mr. Cressey. Students in advanced algebra and solid geometry arc instructed by Mr. Herrell. Commercial Department The commercial department has grown rapidly during the last five years, and now requires the full time of three commercial teachers—Miss I rush, who instructs student' in first and second year shorthand. Miss Judkins, who teaches beginning and advanced typing, and Mr. Mahr, whose subjects include bookkeeping, commercial law, economics, and one class in beginning typing. The practical values of a commercial education such as is offered at D. G. 11. S. are quickly recognized, as many students have gone directly from high school into busi- ness positions. Commercial contests are held each uear-and do much to arouse interest in this type of work. 1 Nellie Anne Fruth. B. S : lark Mjlir. A. B.: l ettie Judkint. B, S

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Downi-rs Grovi I Ik.m Schooi Administration . . . Page J Rlinchr IlnwIjnJ. A. K . Lucv Rim. A H Language Department Although it is important to be able to read, write, speak, and understand a foreign language, facility in reading is the main objective of this department. Foreign languages arc of great cultural value and aid in the promotion of inter- national good-will. Also, students who take up such courses are assisted in other school subjects by their increased knowledge of the pronunciation and spelling of foreign names and places. Many business and diplomatic positions require an understanding of modern languages. Miss I lowland teaches French and Spanish, while Latin is taught by Miss Ross. Manual Arts Department One ol the most valuable courses a student can choose is one which will be of practical assistance to him in later life. Several such subjects are taught here. Mis% Trotter instructs freshmen and sophomore girls in foods, clothing, and advanced home economics courses, and Mr. Nelson teaches woodwork and mechanical drawing. To encourage the girls to consider the problems of home-making vitally worthy of intensive study” is one of the important aims of the home economics courses. Instruction in the use of both hand and power tools is given in the woodwork course, in which every type of article from checkerboard tables to whatnots arc manu- factured by the students. T. T NeW«n. R S . lr|, I r.mtr. R Fd.

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Downers Gkovi IIk.ii School Administration . . . Page 5 Evcrcit E. Holi. II. Ed.; V K Ifvtlind. B. S . Cld» Troi ter. B. Id. I irl Wolfe. B. A . I red ( DurE. B S. Science Department Teaching four different types of science takes up the full time and sometimes the overtime of live teachers—Mr. Wolfe, whose subjects include chemistry and physics, Mr. Holt and Mr. Daigh, who teach both biology and general science, and Miss Trotter and Mr. Cleveland» who have classes in general science. A thorough understanding of the principles behind science has now become a necessary part of everyday life, as a large proportion of both vocational and avocational activities involve a scientific background. General science is an introduction to the other scientific courses; biology includes both botany and zoology; chemistry gives a practical background tor manufacturing processes and various vocational activities, and physics is the basis of all scientific study. History Department American history, world history, and civics comprise the social subjects of the school curricuum. Miss Hales and Miss Kcuthcr have American history classes. Miss Rcuthcr and Mr. Cleveland world history classes, and Miss Hales also teaches the course in civics. History forms a background for the present-day governmental affairs, while civics aids in the understanding and appreciation of the political situation of today. Social sciences are also of great value in teaching the correct methods of study and concen- tration. Vl K ClcvcIiniJ. B s Mildred lido. B. s . kjthirinc KcutHn. M