Gillespie High School - Gillespian Yearbook (Gillespie, IL)

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The Betty Crocker Award, is presented to the girl who scores highest on a test in homemaking. This year's re- cipient was Sara Kiss. VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Miss Smith Mrs. Warburton Jerry Dolliger works on a project for weld- ing class. Mr. Ashby AGRICULTURE is life. Its study is provided for those boys who will make farming their life's work. Mr. Leland Ashby teaches Ag. I, II,III, IV, and welding, and advises the local Future Farmers of America chapter (p. 58). Mr. Ashby received his Master of Science from the University of Illinois. HOME ECONOMICS, in a sense, goes beyond vocational training to encompass education for life itself. Miss Alice Smith received her Bachelor of Science from Southern Illinois University. She offers Homemaking II III and teaches Family Living. Miss Smith also advises the Future Homemakers of America, (p. 54) Mrs. Alice Warburton has charge of the home economics program at the Benld Attendance Center where she teaches Homemaking I. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Iowa State University. Mrs. Warburton advises the freshman FHA. (p. 55) 16

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SOCIAL SCIENCE HISTORY and SOCIAL STUDIES become increasingly important as society gains in affluence and technology. Mr. Frank Bertetti provides instruction in economics and sociology, as well as American history. Mr.Bertetti holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Illinois. Mr. Adolph T e n i k a t teaches world history to the freshmen at the Benld Attendance Center. His M.S. degree was also taken at the University of Illinois. Mr. Borgini, Mr. Ruyle, and Mr. Sexton also teaches social science related courses. Mr. Bertetti Mr. Tenikat MODERN LANGUAGES Mr. Borgini FRENCH and SPANISH, our modern languages, bring us understanding of other peoples, their languages, and their cultures. Mr. Emil Borgini received his Bachelor's degree from Blackburn College. His major academic responsibility is the instruction of the French courses, in addition Mr. Borgini teaches American history and coaches football and baseball. Mr. Otis Ruyle (not pictured) teaches courses in reading and history, as well as Spanish I II. He was advisor to the Spanish Club (p. 59). Mr. Ruyle earned his Master of Science degree at Southern Illinois University. One of the greatest assets to our language department is its laboratory. Mr. Borgini monitors a lesson in French I.

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Mr. Easton Mr. Palishen Mr. Sutton THE INDUSTRIAL ARTS program prepares students for employment after graduation by giving students basic instruction in the skills and tools of industry. Mr. Andrew Easton received his Bachelor of Science in Education from Eastern Illinois University. He instructs classes in Woodshop I II. Mr. Easton is also football line coach, junior-varsity basketball coach, and track coach. Mr. Harold Palishen also attended Eastern Illinois University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree. He teaches general shop to freshmen and coaches at Benld. Mr. George Sutton holds his Bachelor of Science degree form Western Illinois University. He teaches mechanical and engineering drawing and the metal shop courses. Mr. Sutton is pictured below at work on a lathe.