Gillespie High School - Gillespian Yearbook (Gillespie, IL)

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which were displayed the collection of art prints, one of many of Mr. John Toigo’s (right) personal contributions to the mem- orial established in honor of his wife Marion. A With funds donated to the memorial, many of the newest educational instruments, such as the film loop projector being used here, have been added to the school’s library. Toigo Memorial expands G.C.H.S. library facilities. Toward the close of the 1968-69 school year, Mr. and Mrs. John Toigo, former Benld residents, contributed a set of the “Encyclopedia of World Art” to the high school library. A short time later, friends of the couple were saddened by the death of Mrs. Toigo. In her memory Mr. Toigo es- tablished the Marion Toigo Memorial Fund to benefit the school district in its educational endeavors. Mr. Toigo himself contributed many volumes from his personal library, a collection of several hundred art prints, phonograph records and much time and money to more than double the size of the library’s collection. The Toigo’s many friends, both local and world wide made contributions of materials and funds which have helped to make the library at G.C.H.S. one of the finest in this area. Mrs. Jean Fite, high school librarian, has had the monumental task of organizing and making the materials accessible to faculty, students and the general public. She was assisted by Mr. Charles Norris, the A-V Coordi- nator, as well as many student library and audio-visual aides. To accommodate the expansion, floor space in the library was more than tripled, shelving and student study stations added, and storage for prints, records, filmstrips, and equipment provided. In December an open house dedication brought Mr. Toigo to Gillespie from New York to greet old friends and to receive the thanks of the many students, teachers, and members of the community who appreciate what the Marion Toigo Memorial will contribute to the well-being of the schools and people of the community they serve. 21

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Mrs. Fite has discovered that paper work is an unending task of the school librarian. Library aides Pete Kocis and Lee Cloud add cards to the catalogue as the library’s collection of ma- terials grows. 20

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Mr. Rightnowar discusses problems with one of his teachers. His secretary, Esther Wood (below), handles many problems con- cerning students at Benld. Mr. Orler makes important decisions which are part of his job as Superintendent of Dist. No. 7. Mr. Chulick (below), as curriculum director, spends much of his time studying ways to improve the academic program. Mrs. Ferrari assists Mr. Borgini, high school principal, with the impor- tant task of arranging the school calendar. 22