Downers Grove North High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Downers Grove, IL)

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Stonding: Mr. J. lee Miller, M.S., 13; Mr. Ruttell lunditrom, B.S.. I. Sealed: Mrt. Edna Ootler, B.A., 1; Mi»» Mildred Clark, M.A., 15; Mr. Edward Paine, M.A., 17. Department Head; Mr. Worren J. Holbrook, B.S.. 3. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Every student at Downers Grove High School has at some time been acquainted with one of the able teachers in our math department. Although many students take advantage of only the first year or two of mathematics instruction, others continue in advanced studies in college algebra, solid geometry and trigonometry. Under the supervision of Mr. Paine, the department trains scholars in the useful arts of mathematics, so necessary to everyday life. Standing: Mrt. Dorothy loymon. M.A., 1. Seated: Mr. Julian M. Toylo, M.S., 16, Athletic Director; Mrt. Mildred Hanton, M.A. 1; Mrt. Olive Wolborn, M.S., I. «mmufflin w 17

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Standing: Mrs. tois C. Dahl, M.A., 11; Mrs. Pauline Kirchhoff, 8.A. 1 ; Miss Almolcc Greenlee, M.A., 3, Counselor; Miss Lola Hunting, B.A., 1. Seated: Mrs. Noel Johns, 8.S., 1; Miss Potricia Bush, M.A., 1; Miss Morjoric Wood, M.A., ), Dromo Coach. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT David Copperfield, Julius Caesar, the Mer- chant o f Venice these previously rather vague and hazy characters now begin to take definite shape in our minds through the per- severance of our English teachers. These same patient people, guided by Dr. Melvin Hetland, lead us through the maze of gerunds, abstract nouns and through all the complexities of the research paper. Instruction in speech is also included in our English curriculum. With the completion oi English, we have developed and improved ability to read, write, spell, and speak. Standing: Mr. George Toler, M.A., 1; Mr». Nancy Walcrbury, 8.A., 2. Scored: Mr. Charles Lowburgh, M.A., 6: Miss Sandro Welker, B.S., 1. 16 Slonding: Mr. John C. Bowles, 8.A., 2. Seoted: Mr. Edward Enger, B.A., 2; Mr. George 8. Pappos, M.A., 6.

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Standing: Mr. Ri hord Cortlont, B.A., 7; Mr. Cori Schupmann, B.S., I. Seated: Mr. Aldo V. Corono. M.A., 2; Min Katherine Roulher, M.A.. 28; Mri. Geraldine Hendorton, M.S., Spcceh Cor- rectionijl, 1; Min luella E. Paul, M.Ed., 2, Counselor; Miss Corinna Frank, M.A., 24. Counselor; Mr. Stephen Orocko, M.S., Counselor; Miss Mildred 8oles, M.A., 27; Mr. Glenn Olney, M.A.. 12, Debate. SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Future citizens of the United States find ample opportunity to increase their knowledge of the world and its history and of their government and its activities through the social science department of DGHS. headed by Miss Mildred Bales. Sophomores choose between World History and Ancient His- tory, while juniors may follow-up with Modern History. During the American History course, seniors learn about our constitu- tion and also write a term paper. Electives in this department cover a wide field, including Sociology, International Rela- tions, Geography and Government. FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT It is not uncommon to hear more than just our native tongue spoken in the halls of Downers Grove Community High School, f o r foreign languages hold their own in the cosmopolitan atmosphere of D. G. H. S. The patience and ability of the teachers have re- sulted in a surprising number of hope- ful linguists. The French professeur and acting head of the department is Miss Hov land, the German lehrerin is Miss Pieper, the Spanish 'profesores' are Miss Greeman and Mrs. Saxby, and the Latin “magisters are Mrs. Cleveland and Miss Chessman. These teachers instill in their students a true appreciation of the language, culture, and customs of other peoples. Standing: Mr. Maynord I. Soxby. B.S. in Ed., in Spanish, 2. Sooted: Mitt Betty lee Chcttmon, M.A., 14,- Mitt R. 8lonche Howlond, M.A., 32; Mitt Morion Free- man, B.S., 2,- Mrt. Helen Cleveland, 8.S., 16, Counselor. 18