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

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P.T.A. BOARD Row One: Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Dewey, Mrs. Barn- hart, Mrs. Absher, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. King, Mrs. Ander- sen. Row Two Mr. Godshallc, Mrs. Erffmeyer, Mrs. Bourke, Mrs. Whitlock, Mrs. Barkdoll, Mrs. Mc- Millan, Mrs. Jette, Mr. Trygg. ;band parents Standing.- Mr. Shoemaker, Mr. Hart, Mr. Bale. Seated: Mrs. Bndgeman, Mr. Reeve, Mrs. Thomp- son. ( dl(( Introductions feed dllcmj No production can exist without encourage- ment, and the cast of our drama found its most ardent supporters in the Parent-Teacher As- sociation. Membership for 1946-47 reached 736, which was a new all-time high, and showed an increase of approximately 30% over last year's 562. Open house was the first in a series of interesting and inspiring programs in which there was more student participation than ever before. The traditional Christmas program was held on Dec. 17th, and, as usual attracted a large crowd. The main function of the P.T.A. has always been to bring the home and school into closer relationship, and this year's theme, Know Your School ’, was well in keeping with that purpose The Band Parent’s Association, a band booster’s club, was organized in 1932. It is a promotional organization whose duties in- clude the sponsoring of all band concerts, and encouraging and taking care of all arrange- ments for contest activities On November 22 they planned and sponsored an informal party for the members of the band. Because of the moral support ar.d encourage- ment shown the musicians, we are able to enjoy the beautiful and inspiring music at the annual concerts. This year’s officers are: Chairman, Mr. G. B Reeve Vice Chairman, Mr. H. E. Bale Secretary, Mrs. Harris Thompson Assistant Secretary, Mrs. C. G. Bridgeman Treasurer, Mr. E. Hart Assistant treasurer, Mr. E. T. Groat 21

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CLINIC M. Hummer, L. Edgell, M. Berkowitz, J. Petry, C. Heilman, Miss Beck. CAFETERIA Seated: Mrs. Myers. Mrs. Reeve, Mrs. Goraonier, Mrs. Lower, Mrs. Hawkins. Standing: Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Perkin. property C rew On the second floor of the right wing of our theater is located the clinic. All actors suffering from minor ailments can have them skillfully treated by Miss Myna Beck or her helpers. The clinic staff is composed of Joy Petry, Lois Edgell, Carol Heilman, and Mickey Berkowitz. Every day each girl donates one hour to clinic duty. They gain experience by learning to meet emergencies quickly and calmly. Upon entering the clinic we are cheered by the freshly painted walls and the bright floral curtains. It is equipped with three beds, which are always in use. The complete stock of medical supplies helps the showpeople to live up to their motto The show must go on”. Our actors have the capable cafeteria staff to thank for the skillful preparation of the delicious food they are served every noon. Most students use the privilege of buying all or any part of their lunches, but few realize the amount of careful planning and work that are combined to produce these meals. Despite food shortages, the cafeteria staff has always been able to maintain a sufficiently varied menu to supply the students with balanced meals throughout the week. The division of the lunch period into three periods of one half hour each, the employment of student volunteers, and the posting of regula- tions are all contributing factors to the efficiency of our cafeteria 20

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MAINTENANCE STAFF E. Rosine, E. Zimmerlin, L. Staffeldt, I. Leverenz, G. Rungger, J. Petrie. G. Pappas J. Vanderploeg G. Rosine . . . Stacie Set Yjana erS When freshmen enter our school, one of the first things they learn is that it is one of which they can be proud. On both the inside and the outside D.G.H.S. is one of the finest schools in this section. We owe this to our fine maintenance staff, which, headed by Mr. Irving Leverenz, works constantly winter and summer. Their perpetual efforts have and deserve the respect of every student, teacher, and visitor in our school They are men of all work. They do everything from fixing lockers to cleaning up ink spots. Occasionally they will even be called upon to evict a stray dog. Each night they begin, even before school is out, to straighten and clean the class rooms. This year there are several students who stay after school and assist the janitors. There is extra work whenever any activity calls for the use of the gym or the auditorium, for then they must put these in order before and after they are used. During the summer when the rest of the school s occupants are all busily engaged in resting, Mr. Leverenz and his staff are still as busy as ever. They have to clean the buildings from top to bottom and get them in order for next year. Then, when this is finished, they must keep the extensive lawns mowed and sprinkled, the bushes, trees, walks, tennis courts, and athletic fields all in perfect order. The 1947 Cauldron wishes to extend to these men a vote of thanks for their tireless effort. 22