Riverside Brookfield High School - Rouser Yearbook (Riverside, IL)

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Establishing the educational standards for R-B as well as providing the necessary facilities, faculty, administration, and materials for the achievement of a sound secondary learning environment is the responsibility of the DISTRICT 208 BOARD OF EDUCATION. During the 1962-63 school year, the seven- member Board approved curriculum changes, completed pre- liminary planning for remodeling of the old building area, and accepted the challenge of budgeting and financing to maintain R-Bas status as one of the regionls outstanding secondary school systems. In November, 1962, and again in February, 1963, the Board submitted to the citizens of the communities served by R-B a referendum to increase the educational tax rate. Over the recommendation of the Board. the voters defeated the measure. Serving as elected representatives, the Board members were active, dedicated civic workers as well as respected business and professional leaders: Robert W. Murphy, vice-president and general counsel, Borg-Wfarner Corporationg Richard E. Eldred, national buyer, Atlantic S Pacific Tea Company: George W. Glaser, mortician and traffic safety engineer in charge of school safety for Cook Countyg Michael Kobzan, staff assistant to works manager. International Harvester Companyg Mrs. Harold Kracht, housewifeg Maurice K. Search. Jr.. superintendent, Nalco Chemical Company: Mr. Robert H. Perry. distribution service engineer. Public Service. nuff vffir ,aft Devoting himself to the luetlerment of education, Mr. Robert YV. Murphy diligently serves as president of the Board of Education. Head personnel introduced new ideals 1 SCHUOL l?0.A1RD -- FE.-XTED: Mr. Nlaurice K. Search. Jr.: Hr. Robert H. Perry: Hrs. Harold Kra0lit.STANl1lNC: Nfr. George W.Claser Nlr. Richard Ff. Eldred: Wir, Michael Kobzan. in

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4 l DR. GEORGE W. BROWN .. . Superintendent . . . B.A., Maryville College, Ed.M., University of Buffalo, Ph.D., University of Chicago. Serving as the Director of Instruction, Mr. Haworth en- deavored to enhance the various courses at R-B. With the cooperation of the department chairmen and other faculty mem- bers, he was able to revise and improve the curriculum. Along with planning the school year program, Mr. Haworth was in charge of the summer school. Carrying out his duties as Dean of Boys, Mr. Thompson was responsible for the attendance, discipline, and general conduct of all R-B boys. Among his other responsibilities, Mr. Dr. George W. Brown, dedicated leader and respected educational authority, assumed the responsibilities of superin- tendent of Riverside-Brookfield High School at the beginning of the 1955-56 school year. Administering the total educational program at R-B, he has witnessed a forty-seven per cent growth in student enrollment - from 12541 pupils in 1955 to the present 1354 school population - and an increase in faculty membership from 62 in 1955 to 107 teachers and administrative personnel for the 1962-63 school year. Constantly concerned with innovations in educational prac- tice to keep pace with the changing times, Dr. Brown has foster- ed an expanded curriculum which encouraged students to take five subjects each year rather than the four previously re- quired, introduced accelerated and modified ability grouping classes, expanded the guidance services, extended the language offerings to four years in French, German, Spanish, Russian, and Latin, and strengthened the general supervision of the instructional program. During his tenure as superintendent, Dr. Brown has planned and supervised a number of building additions and improve- ments: the additional language rooms and laboratory, the me- chanical drawing wing, the remodeled art area, and the na- tionally recognized science-mathematics laboratories and lec- ture facilities. Active in community affairs, Dr. Brown's busy schedule allows little time for other interests, but he does enjoy an occasional round of golf and is an avid reader. Administration Thompson conducted the management of honor study halls. As Dean of Girls, Miss Michael was in charge of the behavior of R-Bis girls. Also serving as the head of the Guidance Department, she laid the foundation for the general counsel- ing procedures. Performing his duties as Business Manager, Mr. Johnson was in charge of purchasing the equipment and materials necessary for a smooth-running school. He was also responsible for the annual budget. JOHN C. HAWORTH . . . Director WILLIAM H. JOHNSON . . . Busi- Miss EDNA A. MICHAEL . . . LA RUE G. THOMPSON . . . Dean of lnstruction . . . A.B.. De ness Manager . . . B.A.. M.S., Director of Pupil Personnel and of Boys . . . B.A.. MA., Uni- Pauw University, M.A., North- Western Illinois University. Dean of Girls . . . BM., Chi- VCISUY Of Hlilmis- western University. cago-Bush Conservatory of Mu- sic, B.S.. M.A., University of lllinois. 'SUN