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

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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

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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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Physical Education Department Every type of sport is taken up in boys’ gym—basketball, football, track, soccer, volleyball, tumbling, marching, springboard work, and calisthenics, all under the coaching of Mr. Grimm. The girls’ gym course also contains a variety of athletic activities—baseball, soccer, Held hockey, cndball, basketball, volleyball, track, tennis, stunts, dancing, marching, and calisthenics. Physical education as taught at I). G. H. S. aids not so much in the physical de- velopment of the boy or girl as in increasing his interest in athletics and in promoting a sense of sportsmanship and competition. Also, through the medium of the large classes, students become better acquainted than they would through their regular acad- emic courses. Music Department The general objective of the entire music department is to enhance the individual’s appreciation of music so that in later life he may gain a greater value from it. Mr. Pohlmann is the director of vocal music, and his classes include the A Cappella Choir, the boys’ and girls’ special choruses, which together comprise the mixed chorus, and several beginning classes. The band, under the direction of Mr. Shoemaker, now includes over sixty musicians, and it is the director’s desire to enlarge this group in future years so as to raise the membership to ninety. C. J. SKo«m»li»f. A. B.; Wm. G. Pohlminn. Ph. tl.