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

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LEADERS’ CLUB Row One: J. Lauchle, P. Doste», J. Henderson, R. Daniel, S. Haid, B. Artus. Row Two: N Thrawl, V. Stigleitner, M. Hurst, J. Brignall, C. Wagenknecht, G. Bormann, J. Garner. Row Three: D. Bourke, J. Mech, L. Eastman, J.Vaug- han, J. Zolan, W. Barn- hart, B. Liska, B. Vander- Kam, C. Mochel. Row Four: B. Porter, K. Lister, H. Arseny, J. Grush, J. Moss, M. McMoster, S. Sprain, J. McGarvie, E. Strouse. Row Five: B. Baxter, N. McPheeters, R. Leibund- guth, B. Barney, J. Gwinn, M. Wurtz, E. Lester, L. Larson, H. Neely, M. Rusche. Sports worn en The Girls Athletic Association sponsors a large and varied program of sports throughout the year for the girls. Capable referees to officiate at the games are found in the Leaders’ Club, a small but important part of the G.A.A. Leaders' Club is composed of girls outstand- ing in sports. In the spring any girl interested in joining writes a letter to the club expressing her wish. One is chosen to take the place of every senior who graduates. At the meetings open discussion is held on the rules and regulations of the games being played. A rule book is kept handy in case of arguments, and Miss Fluent, the sponsor, is present at all times to interpret any complicated rules. When they have the rules thoroughly in mind, the girls are ready to ref the practice games after school, and also the climaxing tournaments. As they perform this task, they in turn pass the rules on to the other girls, who soon know them almost as well as Leaders’ Club members themselves. Learning the rules was a little harder this season than in previous ones because the basketball rules were recently changed slightly. The president of Leaders’ Club was Jane Ann Brignall. This year for the first time, the club president was made a member of the G.A.A. Board. The Leaders’ Club is important in that it develops the qualities of leadership and good judgment in the girls. While refereeing they must be able to direct the players wisely, fairly, and without partiality. The Physical Education Department of the girls has for some time been under the capable direction of Miss Margaret Fluent. This year, with the increase in the size of gym classes, another teacher, Miss Mabel Hoile, was secured. With the arrival of Miss Holle came new techniques in basketball. She will always be remembered for her stiff quizzes on basket- ball rules. Gym is made one of the most enjoy- able hours of the day by the able direction of these two teachers. 28 Miss Fluent Miss Holle

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CROSS COUNTRY Row One E. Dudgeon, B Belter, D. Novak, G. Meiz- gei, G. Peterson, B. Shew- chuk, H. Bowen, F. Yezek. Row Two F. Baker, H. Wills, B. Good, P. Goodell, A Campbell, F. Heinrich. Row Three: Coach Ingles, R Heimei, D. Metzger, R Nemecek, R. Andorf, D Michalek, G. Hoffert, M Morrow, A. Fister, I. Ho- grefe. CHEERLEADERS P. Wetmore, M. Bucek, I Garner, G. Bormann, D. Reade, A. Finnegan, P. Feen, S. Meyers, J. Scott. JJIWA-On Parts On Saturday afternoons during the fall, the cross country contests were regular events Between halves of the football games, the squad under the direction of Mr Donovan Ingles met their opponents of the West Sub- urban Conference. Of the twenty-six original candidates, Phil Goodell, Herb Wills, Harold Bowen, and Gordon Pedersen received their letters. This group provides a fine nucleus for next year, because they will all return Riverside-Brookfield and Hinsdale were de- feated by Downers Grove, while Maine, La Grange, and York turned the tables on us These victories and defeats placed us sixth in the Conference The two-mile boys, however, were all first year lettermen and their experi- ence and effort in the coming years should bring home a winning team Let's have a C mon Purple, C mon White! What say? cry our cheerleaders. They have spent much time in spurring our teams on to victory. A fine example of good sportsmanship is demonstrated by their yells with the op- ponent’s cheerleaders. Captained by a senior, Jim Scott, are Pat Feen, Arlie Mae Finnegan, Gail Bormann, June Garner, Dave Reade, Pete Wetmore, Mary Ann Bucek, and Shirley Meyers. All will be back again next year with the exception of Jim and Pat. Miss Katharine Reuther coaches this squad which is as important to athletics as sport teams Three senior fellows Delos Hays, Don Gaertner and Dick Goad also led some cheering during the basketball season What say about giving the cheerleaders a rousing hand clap to show that we ll always be rooting with them

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A sharp blast from the referee’s whistle and a powerful kick sends the ball rolling in the girls’ soccer tournament, the climax of a vigor- ous season of fall sports. Soccer was the main interest this year with many girls coming out to participate Joan Mech’s team followed up last year’s success by again defeating all other teams in the tourney So far this winning team has achieved two soccer victories and they have their senior year still to come This amazing team also captured the hockey award by winning the hockey tournament. Not many girls went out for this sport, but it was a favorite among those who did Under the able direction of Miss Holle, tennis became a major fall sport this year and the girls loved it Besides learning how to hit the ball, they were taught the correct rules and how to keep score Archery was also a popular sport and by the end of the season the bull s eye on the target was as full of holes as a sieve. When the unusually long and warm fall finally ended, the girls eagerly turned their attention to winter activities oruS r. czLine Win or lose a good game They play with vengeance Straight to the mark The stick is the thing