Dixon High School - Dixonian Yearbook (Dixon, IL)

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Having completed his second year as prin- cipal of Dixon High School, Sheldon H. Bross has begun in earnest his policy of progress. This year, he inaugurated the honor study hall system because of crowded conditions in study hall, the method of using chimes for announce- ments, and the student council. He was born in Hancock County, Illinois. He graduated from high school at Colusa, Illinois, and then enrolled in Carthage College, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree Fol- lowing this, Mr. Bross went to the University of Colorado and acquired his Master of Arts degree He also attended the University of Iowa and the University of Illinois. Mr. Bross taught seven years at Colusa and then went to Mendota, where he taught two years and was principal for five years. Next, he traveled to Hoopeston, Illinois, where he served as high school principal for seven years. Here's wishing you the greatest success in uture years at D.H.S., Mr. Bross! In September of 1956 Mr. Marvin Winger assumed the position of assistant principal of Dixon High School. As assistant principal, Mr. Winger helps with registration, and has charge of all disciplinary action, and all tardy and absent students. Mr. Winger was born in Walnut, Illinois, and attended high school there He studied, for a time, at the University of Illinois and then trans- ferred to the University of Wisconsin. While at this university, he received his Bachelor of Arts and his Master of Arts degrees. After returning to Walnut, Mr. Winger taught in the high school for several years and was head coach of all sports. In 1936, he moved to Dixon. Since then he has taught Economics, World History, and American History. Dutch has worked with many cross country teams, coaching many of them to District championships and on to the state finals. The class of 1956 wishes Mr. Winger the best of luck in continuing his work at Dixon.

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(L. to R) C. L. Collins, W. Wolf; L. Melvin, W. Hoarbauer, J. Dixon, J. Culley, W. Hubbell, S. Stackhouse. Mr. Sherwood Dees has just finished his first year as Superintendent of the Dixon Public Schools. Born in Medford, Massachusetts, Mr. Dees moved about the country quite often during his childhood. He attended grade school in Strong- hurst, Illinois, and high school at Victoria, Illinois. After graduation from high school, Mr. Dees attended Illinois Wesleyan University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree He fin- ished his education at the University of Illinois, where he received his Master’s Degree Mr. Dees has had much experience in the teaching field. He was principal of the grade school at Metamoro, Illinois. Before he came to Dixon, Mr. Dees was principal of Olney High School in East Richland, Illinois. The Class of 1956 welcomes Mr. Dees in his new position and wishes him lots of success in the future. 12

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DONALD BARNHART Drake University; Iowa State Teachers College, B.A.; Iowa University M.A.; Physical Ed- ucation, Driver's Training, Coach-Football, Wrestling. CHRISTINE BESSMER Illinois State Normal, B E.; University of Illinois, M.A.; Latin 1S2, English II. A. C. BOWERS Iowa State College; Yankton College, B.A.; Culver Mili- tary Academy, University of Illinois; University of Wiscon- sin. General Science, Physics, Athletic Director. CLETA CURRENS. Bradley University; Madison University; Lonbard College, B.S.; Foods Ittll, Social Arts. DONALD GOODYEAR State University of Iowa, B.A., M.A.; World History, English I. RUSSELL A. HAYES The Stout Institute, B.S., M S.; Metal Shop II ft III, General Shop. 14 VERNON C. BASHAW Western State College, B E.; University of Iowa. M.A ; General Clerical, Shorthand 1 ft 2. LYLE BOGOTT Monmouth College, B. A.; Physical Education, Coach- Football, Basketball. OLIVE COTTA De Pauw University, A.B.,- University of Chicago; Cloth- ing II ft IV, Home Manage- ment. OLGA ENEROTH University of Minnesota, B.S.; English III ftIV. A. P. HAMERSMITH University of Illinois, B.S., M.S.,- Commercial Law, Book- keeping, Business Training, Personal Typing, Dixoman— Business Advisor; Coach— Tennis. EDITH HEINLE Illinois State Normal Univer- sity, University of Illinois, A.B., M.S.; Librarian.