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

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To provide a cultural background in the fields of art and music, as well as teach the skills and techniques of these subjects, is the aim of the fine arts department. Art students learn basic principles and put their knowledge to good use by entering contests and displaying their creative works in school. The three music departments present several concerts during the year, either individ- ually or combined, the highlight being the Christmas program. The popularity of this department is evident in its extra-curricular activi- ties. Standing, left ta righl: Min V«lmo Dickson, M.A., 16; Min Louise Poppe. 8. A., 1; Min Borboro 8ornes, M.A., 3; Mr. Clarence J. Shoemaker, M.M.Ed., 29; Mr. John C. Svobodo, M.M.Ed., 8.

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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

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Standing, led fo fight: Mr. ). Frank Riddletburger, 8.Ed., 17, Driving,- Mr. Donovon 8. Ingles. M.A., 20; Mr. William R. Cleveland, M.S., 27; Mr. Kenneth loge, M.A., 17; Mr. Frederick Schultz, B.S., 1; Mr. Henry Chicoine, B.S.. 1. This year, t w o classes, electrical shop and auto mechanics, were added to an already fine Practical Arts de- partment. Industrious boys studying printing, woodworking, electrical and auto mechanics, and mechanical drawing, found their studies more en- joyable due to the new shops and equipment. Future homemakers learn- ed cooking, sewing and home man- agement in brightly colored rooms with enlarged facilities. The growth of this one department, headed by Mr. Cleveland, is an ex- ample of the growth of our entire school.