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

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Charlotte Andersen-Dean of Girls; Northwestern University; M.A. GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT Herbert L. Adams-Dean of Boys; University of Illinois; M.A. The work of the Guidance Department affects every student in the school. The purpose of the department is to give both edu- cational and vocational guidance to students to help them make the best use of their abilities. All students are assigned to counselors who meet with freshman groups once a week and hold private conferences with upperclassmen at least twice a year. The Department administers an extensive program of ability and achievement testing. College Night, Career Day, college visits, and college entrance examination are other services arranged by the Guidance Department. Clara R. Searles-Visiting Counselor; Greeley College; B.A. Wayne T. Guthrie-Director of Guid- ance and Testing; University of Illi- nois; M.S. Standing: Mr. James E. Lind: Mr. E. William Corr; Mr. Stephen F. Oracko; Mr. John Schultz; Sitting: Mrs. Charlotte Andersen; Miss Luella E. Paul; Miss Alma Lee Greenlee; Mr. Herbert L. Adams: Mr. Guy Wellman; Mr. Wayne Guthrie; Miss Corina Fronk; Mrs. Helen G. Cleveland: Mr. Donovan Ingles; Mrs. Clara R. Searles; Mrs. Louise Cunningham.

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Dr. Melvin J. Hetland, Ed.D.—Columbia University. Director of Curriculum: Dean A. Shinneman. M.S.—Northwestern Univer- sity. Director of Business Affairs; Dr. Charles E. Elmlinger, Ed.D.—University of Nebraska, Director of Certified Personnel. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS. The Co- ordination and supervision of the entire Down- ers Grove school system is greatly aided by the work of three men. These are Dr. Melvin Het- land, Director of Curriculum; Mr. Dean Shin- neman, Business Manager; and Dr. Charles Elmlinger, Personnel Director. Their contri- bution toward continuity in curriculum, sound budgeting, and the employment of capable staffs help Downers maintain one of the finest school systems in the area. BOARD OF EDUCATION The increasing number of students entering DGHS each year creates many of the problems which the Board of Education faces every year. The new language laboratory is one of the steps it has taken to provide adequate educational equipment for the growing student body. New athletic facilities were also inaugurated, and the student exchange program was continued. Mr. Howard H. Koltz; Mrs. Ellsworth Steinhauer; Mr. Charles W. Shocn- berg; Mrs. Charles Wyman; Mr. C. E. Hacklander; Mr. Edward J. Doerhoefer; Mr. Lyle Yerges; Mr. Albert H. Bowers.

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P. T. A. Seated left to right: Miss Lola M. Hunting, Secretary; Mr. Robert B. Konikow, President; Mrs. Michael F. Stem. 2nd Vice President. Standing: Mrs. Nor- ton E. Saxton, Treasurer: Mr. Scott Lorimor. 1st Vice Presi- dent. As a theme for its twenty-fifth year, the High School Paront- Teachers Association chose: Prepare today for a better tomorrow through education. This theme was carried out through various pro- grams, including open house, panel discussions, guest speeches, and joint meetings with other Downers Grove P. T. A. groups. Each of the five meetings was successful in helping to broaden public knowledge and understanding of education. Emphasis was placed on fitting the local educational program to the needs and talents of youth and urging parents to visit school to see what is being done today to prepare for a better tomorrow. OFFICE STAFF Mechanization has become the byword of the Office Staff this year, as everything from program slips to report cards has been changed from hand written to machine typed material. Several staff members have taken specialized courses in the operation of the new machines and their effective use in school business. However, much unmechan- ized routine still remains: phone calls are answered, forgotten lunches returned, missing books recovered, and unending questions answered. Using the most modern methods available, the office staff keeps busy in aiding both students and faculty and in making the high school a smooth-running, business-like organization. Sitting: Mrs. Pat Olson; Mrs. Margaret Pros: Standing: Mrs. Elma Pence: Mrs. Geraldine Thompson; Mrs. Ruth Keast; Mrs. Elizabeth Dixon.