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

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CHIEFS OF STAFF Mr. Clarence W. Johnson serves our high school faithfully as both principal and dean of boys. Through his capable performance of these jobs he is in direct contact with the entire life of the school. The planning and supervision of the school curriculum, home room program, social program, athletic program, and assemblies are some of the major activities under his able direction. It is his aim to develop a program that meets the needs of all the students. In addition to the numerous responsibilities connected with his job, Mr. Johnson provides time for personal conferences with all students who desire them. Through his visits to industry each spring he secures first-hand knowledge on vocational problems which are studied each spring by all seniors in the life problems classes conducted by Mrs. Andersen and Mr. Johnson. His in- terest in youth both in and out of school is ap- preciated by students and parents. Mrs. Charlotte Andersen is our most under- standing dean and Junior-Senior girls coun- selor. Her efficient manner in handling the many details of her office enable her to thor- oughly care for many responsibilities. If help is needed by anyone in solving their problems, they can always go to Mrs. Andersen to receive spiritual, social, or educational advice. Seme of her major activities are home room advisor for the senior girls, advisor for school council, and co-planner of school academic and social programs. She also helps girls secure jobs after grad- uation, and helps guide them in the selection of jobs or in the ways of homemaking. Her office is always available for any extra shoes, clothing, or costumes that will not fit in the lockers. As we go on to college, to work, or into homemaking, we will remember Mrs. Andersen as a true friend in whom we could confide with the utmost confidence. CLARENCE W. JOHNSON, M.A. Principal CHARLOTTE D. ANDERSEN, M.A. Dean of Girls

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GEORGE E. DE WOLF, M.A. Superintendent CONTROL OF OPERATION Mr. DeWolf, our superintendent, has won the highest esteem of the students, and teachers, and also the parents in Downers Grove. Although his free time is limited, due to his pres- sing responsibilities as head of the schools of our community, he is always ready to give helpful advice to anyone desiring it. His deep interest in our scholastic, athletic, and extra curricular ac- tivities in high school is especially appreciated by the students. As the senior class graduates, it sincerely wishes many more successful years to Mr. DeWolf as superintendent of our schools. Members of the School Board, with Mr. DeWolf as executive officer, have the responsibility of promoting and upholding a high standard for the schools of Downers Grove. Through their understanding and apprecia- tion of the problems which arise, our high school has become an institu- tion spoken of with pride by all Downers Grove citizens. The School Board consists of five members. Two of them, Mr. L. L. Phelps and Mr. M. H. Specht, are new members on the board this year. Mr. T. O. Westhafer is President of the board, Mr. W. D. Herrick is Secretary,- Mrs. Edna Doster is the chairman of the personnel committee; Mr. M. H. Specht is the chairman of the finance committee,- and the buildings and grounds committee is headed by Mr. L. L. Phelps. With the control of school policy in the hands of these five capable persons, we may be assured that Downers Grove schools will be managed efficiently and constructively.

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GENERAL Mr. Abbas Mr. Adams Miss Bales Miss Barry Miss Brown Mr. Cleveland Miss Adams Miss Alver Mr. Barkdoll Miss Blackwell Mrs. Cleveland Mr. Cressey RALPH H. ABBAS 7 years Forreston, Illinois Spanish, History, Freshman-Sopho- more Boys Counselor North Central College, Universitv of Wisconsin, University of Illinois B.S., M.A. HESTER B. BARRY 5 years Roadhouse, Illinois Latin, English MacMurray College for Women B. A., Northwestern University, M.A. ELSIE F. ADAMS 4 years Indianapolis, Indiana Orchestra Arthur Jordan Conservatory of Music, Butler University, Sherwood Music School, Northwestern Uni- versity, B.M., M.M. HERBERT L ADAMS 2 years Normal, Illinois History Illinois State Normal B. Ed., Uni- versity of Illinois M.A., University of Mexico. PEARL A BLACKWELL 7 years Tuscola, Illinois English Illinois Wesleyan B.A., State Uni- versity of Iowa, Columbia Uni- versity. HELEN G. BROWN 14 years Sibley, Iowa English, Freshman-Sophomore Girls Counselor. Grinnell College B. A. North- western University M.A. VIOLA ALVER 1 year Maple Park, Illinois English Jamestown College B.A. MILDRED BALES 12 years Enid, Oklahoma History Oklahoma University B.S., North- western University M.A. MRS. CLEVELAND 1 year Downers Grove, Illinois Assistant Librarian University of Illinois B.S., University of Wisconsin. W R. CLEVELAND 12 years Downers Grove, Illinois Drawing, Visual Education. Illinois State Normal, University of Wisconsin, University of Illinois B.S., Colorado State College M.S. ORMAN R. BARKDOLL 6 years Naperville, Illinois Mathematics, Athletics Wheaton College, University of Pittsburgh B.S., M. Ed. RALPH E. CRESSEY 13 years Downers Grove, Illinois Mathematics, Junior-Senior Boys Counselor. Illinois Wesleyan University B.S., Northwestern University, Colorado S:ate College of Education. 12