Argo Community High School - Argolite Yearbook (Argo, IL)

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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY IUNIOHS lean Esch Shirley Kretertield Lorraine Kriz Dolores Mallory Richard Morgan Theodore Ronczkowski Anne Sonopol Shirley Treadway SENIORS Marydella Allen Pauline Blazina La Verne Binkowski Dorothy Boss Dorothy Debelak Patricia Kaktis Helen Knezevich Vivian Kriz Dorothy Kuyawa Mary Lattirner Ian Mandel Angeline Manos Iohn Mclnturff Esther Metskas Marguerite Morris Helen Polner Kay Pulver Robert Rieck Norman Spear Pearl Wagner Edward Wittenkeller CHARACTER SCHOLARSHIP LEADERSHIP SERVICE

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discussion, tnereby stimulating a closer relationship between parents and teachers. Conferences with parents prove helpful in adjusting pupils to particu- lar interests and abilities. The home room period provides an atmosphere for group counseling. Those things are discussed that are pertinent to the level of the various home room classes. A committee usually has charge of the meeting, and the teacher listens to the discussion and gives an opinion when necessary or offers helpful information. Some of the principal subjects discussed are: school customs and traditions, habits of study, conduct, citizenship, character, leadership, history of the school, honor clubs, social behaviors, care of school library, course of study, and vocations. The extra-curricular program of the school affords opportunity for the student to develop courage and self-competence in all areas of human relationships. lt includes many types of activities, - clubs, assemblies, plays, operettas, school functions, coronation programs, tcrowning of queen of football and bas- ketball activitiesl, chorus work, and orchestra and band entertainments. ln the modern school of today visual aids have become an integrated part of the educational program. They provide concrete visual experience, develop desirable attitudes, and stimulate further activity on the part of the student. Executives from industrial districts of the various communities have given talks at assembly programs and to senior groups, concerning occupations and job placement. Students are given opportunities for interviews, and as a result many students are placed in responsible positions because of these experiences. The various organizations of the community take an active part in school and community relationships. The Superintendent and Board of Education are fully aware of the needs of boys and girls and are eager to support new trends and developments. Vv'e are advancing in guidance in our school but there are many goals to be attained. The effectiveness of a guidance program is not determined by the size of the school or the number of teachers on the staff. The guidance service, to be successful, must discover the abilities, interests, and needs of the student, and motivate him to the pursuit of a worthwhile program in the life of the com- munity in which he lives.

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COMMENCEMENT IUNE 13. 1947 Opening Speech Closing Speech Norman Spear Pauline Blazina C L A S S O F F I C E R S AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSE President Norman Spear Vice President Vivian Kriz TURQUOISE AND SH-'VER Secretary Ruth Buckrneier Treasurer Dorothy Debelak Historian Pauline Blorzina S E N I O R S Reporter Esther Metskas Sponsor Miss Broom Sponsor Mr. Maloy 1 9 4 7 QUEEN PAT KAKTIS