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

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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

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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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 4pLf Within On the nights of October 24 and 25, an audience watched with mixed emotions the performance of Little Women , the all-school play production for 1946-47. They laughed with Aunt March, whose bark was worse than her bite, and cried with the family when the beloved Beth died. They watched with amuse- ment while Laurie proclaimed his love for Jo, and then married her sister Amy. They left the auditorium happily qfter witnessing the wedding of Meg and Mr. Brooks, Laurie s tutor. This portrayal of the life of a northern family during the Civil War is one of the best, and under the able direction of Miss Jane Nowlin, the cast and backstage crews joined to make this adaption of Louisa M. Alcott’s famous book a huge success. A letter from Father Where did you get it?” The guests arrive Do you take this woman . . Will you marry me? CAST OF CHARACTERS Jo Meg. Amy Beth Laurie Mrs. March Aunt March Mr. Brooks Mr. March Mr. Laurence Hannah Mullet Professor Bhaer 1st Girl 2nd Girl 3rd Girl 4th Girl Mary Gerlach Elaine Finnegan Billie Liska Lois Larson Bob Brown Edith King Eugenia Ellsworth Norm Green Charles Haski ns Charles Pearson Fay Knoll Keith Wenzel Betty Lee Essman Ruth Holecek Virginia Fox Abigail Oleson 30