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

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... fJi ieostats HERBERT ADAMS, B.Ed, M.A.....................................3 Years World History Students and faculty alike were happy when this renowned history prof came back to D. G. H. S. Known for his witty remarks and sly smile, his childhood ambition was to own a maroon Buick. MILDRED BALES, B.S., M.A. 15 Years American History, Civics All seniors at D. G. H. S. are well acquainted with Miss Bales, either in the classroom or outside of school. Her friendly advice and colorful way of presenting history and civics marked her as a favorite of all. THOMAS BATELL, B.A., M.A. 2 Years English Mr. Thomas Bated, returning from the service at the beginning of the second semester, took up his duties as sophomore English teacher. His hobbies include golf, dancing and the movies. PEARL BLACKWELL, B.A., M.A................................. 11 Years English Her hobbies of reading, music, and fashion, and her position as co- sponsor of the Trojan keep Miss Blackwell occupied most of the time. She gives the freshmen the foundations of a good English career in her inter- esting way. ELEANOR BOLTON, B.A. .1 Year English Coming into our school as a new English teacher, Mrs. Bolton won the friendship of all with whom she came in contact. Teaching in her quick and friendly manner, she made good students out of those in her classes. MARGUERITE BOHRNSTEDT........................................2 Years Assistant Librarian As might be expected, Mrs. 8ohrnstedt‘s pet peeve is torn books and magazines that students turn in at the library. She can be seen all the time busily keeping the library in tip top shape. She likes anything outdoors in the way of sports. BETTE LEE CHESSMAN, B.A., M.A. 2 Years English Coming from Knoxville, Illinois last year as a new soph- omore English teacher. Miss Chessman immediately won the hearts of all her students. BLANCHE HOWLAND, B.A., M.A. 20 Years Spanish I, II Anyone passing by 302 at the time that Spanish classes are in session, is bewildered by the expert flow of some foreign language, difficult to understand. DONOVAN INGLES, B.Ed., M.A. 8 Years Printing Through Mr. Ingles, printing students learn the funda- mentals of this art and turn out those programs we all ad- mire. He enjoys reading and athletics and coaches our Cross Country team. LETTIE JUDKINS, B.S.........................14 Years Bookkeeping, Shorthand, General Business Any day, one can see the girls in 210 working busily on their shorthand under Miss Judkins' watchful eye. She's the tall teacher who turns out our speedy ' shorthanded girls. LOUISE KILLIE, B.S., M.A. 3 Years General Science Studes taking general science thoroughly enjoy it under the guidance of Miss Killie. RICHARD KUCERA, B.S. 1 Year Physical Education Who is this Romeo who has invaded our school and set the girls to swooning and the boys to work? It s none other than our new coach and gym teacher, Mr. Kucera. Miss Chessman Miss Howland Mr. Ingles Miss Judkins Miss Killie Mr. Kucera Mr. Adams Miss Bales Mr. Batell Miss Blackwell Mrs. Bolton Mrs. Bohrnstedt

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Miss Clark Mr. Cleveland Mr. Daigh Mrs. Cleveland Mr. Cressey Miss Dickson • • MILDRED CLARK, B.A., M.A. 3 Years Mathematics Students under Miss Clark are initiated with proper style into the mys- teries of Higher Algebra by this excellent teacher. HELEN CLEVELAND, B.S. 4 Years Latin Again this year, Mrs. Cleveland succeeded admirably in teaching stu- dents the fundamentals and finer points of Latin and bringing them safely through the perils of Caesar. As a little girl, her ambition was to become a teacher. WILLIAM CLEVELAND, B.S., M.A................................15 Years Industrial Arts Mr. Cleveland, the short man with the friendly grin, is the teacher from whose classes come the industrial geniuses of the future. RALPH CRESSEY, B.S., M.A. 16 Years Mathematics Each day the dreaded form of our Junior-Senior Boys' Counsellor de- scends on our unfortunate males. Those who know him well, however, think he's a regular fellow. He achieved his childhood ambition; he went to college early. FRED DAIGH, B.S., M.S. 16 Years Biology The friendly proprietor of our Bugs and Beetles lab and classroom is definitely a favorite with all his students. Mr. Daigh wanted to work in the U. S. Dept, of Agriculture. VELMA DICKSON, B.A., M.A. 4 Years Art The superb art work done here at D. G. H. S. has all been supervised by Miss Dickson. She has done a fine job of putting our school in front os far as art work is concerned. As a child she wanted to become an artist. MARGARET FLUENT, B A. 15 Years Girls' Physical Education The familiar figure of our instructress for the girls’ gym class is seen everywhere at D. G. H. S. Miss Fluent wanted to be a nurse, but instead is helping the young girls keep fit through gym work. CORINNA FRONK, Ph.B , M.A. 12 Years Contemporary History, World History Most upperclassmen ore acquainted with Miss Fronk through her clear interpretation of history, either present or past. NELLIE ANN FRUSH, B.S. 21 Years Commercial Being ready with helpful advice and a friendly smile for all. Miss Frush trains our girls and boys in speedy sten- ography and intelligent typing. WAYNE GUTHRIE, B.S. in Ed., M.S. 4 Years Chemistry and Freshman Health The friendly smile, and twinkling eyes behind the gold rimmed glasses are familiar signs of Mr. Guthrie's presence. All seniors agree that he does a fine job of explaining the intricacies of chemistry. GRACE HENNIS, Ph.B., M.A. 17 Years Junior Journalism, English Students around D. G. can always find Miss Hennis run- ning back and forth between 209 and 313 attending to her many duties. Miss Fluent Miss Fronk Miss Frush Mr. Guthrie Miss Hennis Mr. Holt EVERETT HOLT, B.Ed., B.S...........................15 Years Physics As a little boy, Mr. Holt wanted to raise dogs as a pro- fession. The closest he had come, however, to that ambi- tion is his present hobby of bee keeping.

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fin the Jit me Mr. Lage Miss Natzke Miss Nowlin M'. Miller Miss Nelson Mr. Paine KENNETH C. LAGE, B.S. . 5 Years General Shop, Advanced Shop Pounding hammers and buzzing saws herald the arrival of finished shop products supervised by our crafty” Mr. Lage. He's the man who turns out all the fancy wooden sets we use in our school plays. LEE MILLER, B.Ed. 1 Year Algebra, General Mathematics Our new, rather rotund Math teacher is a joy to all his freshman students. Besides his teaching duties, Mr. Miller is Assistant Heavyweight Football and Basketball Coach. CELIA NATZKE, B.A., B.S. L.S. 18 Years Librarian All D. G. students are familiar with the library and its efficient overseer, Miss Natzke. Many students are also familiar with the library fines! ESTHER NELSON B.S. 2 Years Home Economics, Foods As Frosh-Soph Girls’ Counsellor this year, Miss Nelson has done a fine job. In Room 102 she reigns, giving her expert touch to all sorts of delect- able dishes that tempt our appetites. JANE NOWLIN, B.A. 2 Years Dramatics, English, Public Speaking In the drama classes which Miss Nowlin teaches, D. G. H. S. seniors have learned the whys and wherefores of stage techinque. EDWARD L. PAINE, B.A., M.A. 5 Years Plane and Solid Geometry, Trigonometry, Advanced Algebra Mr. Paine is the man who, by his able teaching, turns out the Einsteins of the future. WILLIAM POHLMANN, Ph.B. .16 Years Vocal Music Willie” as D. G. studes call him, is well liked by all of us for his spark- ling personality and good humor. He and his Musical Men and Women hold court in 114 every day. MARGARET PORTER, B.Mus., M.Mus. 3 Years Orchestral Music Under Miss Porter's capable baton, her orchestra turns out many fine programs, notably at Chirstmas time. She is a virtuoso on the violin, and has always wanted to play well. IVAN REHN, B.Ed., M.A. 5 Years Debate, Sociology, Algebra Mr. Rehn at the head of our Forensic Fiends is one of D. G. H. S.’s most well known men. Under his talented and capable guidance our debate team has won honors galore. KATHARINE REUTHER, B.A., M.A. 16 Years American History Anybody mentioning the name Miss Reuther” immediately associates it with the image of our famous personage presenting American History to seniors in her colorful and forceful way. FRANK RIDDLESBERGER, B.Ed. 5 Years Drawing, Shop From Mr. Riddlesberger’s drawing and shop classes D. G. H. S. studes produce mechanical and drawing creations and learn many of the finer points of shop work. LETITIA SAUNDERS, B.A............................. 1 Year English Our new English teacher with the long hair and glosses made quite a hit in her classes this year. She doesn't like repetitious words but enjoys. reading and wields quite a mean hand in tennis. Mr. Pohlmann Miss Porter Mr. Rehn Miss Reuther Mr. Riddlesberger Miss Saunders 14