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

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GLENN E. PICKREL University of Nebraska, M.A. University of Nebraska. I). Ed. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Pickrcl's four years as superintendent of grade schools and high school in Downers Grove have been busy and produc- tive. Building new grade schools and adding new space and equipment to the high school have been part of the design to ac- commodate the rapidly growing school population. Plans to promote intellectual curiosity have resulted in broadened, en- riched curricula now part of the local educational program. An expanded executive staff assists the superintendent in imple- menting changes and improvements in the school systems. Among the professional organizations to which Dr. Pickrel be- longs are the American Association of School Administrators and the National Education Association. He is also a member of the Phi Delta Kappa, national honorary professional fraternity. Through generous contribution to many facets of community life. Dr. Pickrel has endeared himself to the citizens of Downers Grove, junior and senior. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS Coordinators in Concerted Action Employed jointly by Grade School District 58 and High through high school. These men are Dr. Melvin Hetland, Director School District 99. three administrative assistants help to as- of Curriculum; Dr. Dean Shinneman, Business Manager; and sure the Downers Grove youth sound educational progress by Dr. Charles Elmlinger, Personnel Director, carefully integrating the academic programs from kindergarten Dean A. Shinneman, Northwestern University, MS., Director of Business Affairs, 5 years; Dr. Charles E. Elmlinger, University of Nebraska, D. Ed,. Director of Certified Personnel, 3 years; Dr. Melvin J. Hetland, Columbia University, D. Ed., Director of Curricu- lum, 4 years. 8

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A.DEMICS L v 'e. SJ? as -g £ x CIRCULATORY SYSTEM , , , V V Academic courses provide strength, knowledge, nour- ,M ishment, and purpose in education. Academics, which ' S J includes administration and instructors, serves as the o j circulatory system of the body of the school, making it jJ u 1 a living organism. The administrative offices, as the V heart, instigate every action. They pump a steady stream of ideas into every facet of school life, increasing the speed of educational advancement according to individ- ual needs. The deans iron out problems, just as white blood cells prevent infection. The faculty, as the blood, carries life to the students: the teachers stimulate learn- ing and knowledge to sustain life and provide students with fuel for thought and ideas. Efficient service staffs facilitate smooth functioning of the network of systems, while the academic section of our school successfully utilizes its resources to serve as the circulator)' system for the student body. 7

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Board of Education—Standing: Mr. Albert H. Bowers, Mr. Winston M. Manning, Mr. Albert S. Rouffa. Mr. Edward J. Doerhoefer. Stated: Mrs. Ells- worth Stcinhauer, Mr. C E. Ifacklander, Mrs. Charles Wyman. Absent from picture: Mr. C. C. Schoenberg. BOARD OF EDUCATION Elected Representatives of the People The Board of Education. School District 99, meets the third Monday of each month at the new executive offices on the third floor of the Lincoln School. Under Chairman C. E. Hacklandrr. the Board establishes policy, supervises employment of personnel, approves the operating budget, and considers all problems connected with the high school. The excellent quality of the local school reflects the thoughtful planning of these dedi- cated men and women. P.T.A. Community and Schools Work Together Our high school Parent Teachers Association has dedicated itself to the advancement of education in Downers Grove High School and has given all parents an opportunity to participate in reaching this goal. “Progress Through United Effort” is the P.T.A. theme for the 1960-61 year. Through numerous programs, meetings, and events, this organization has helped to bring about better understanding and cooperation between parents and teachers. P.T.A. Executive Board- Standing: Mrs. H. C. Brownell; Mr. Clarence W. Johnson; Mr. Wayne T. Guthrie; Dr. Carl H. Koonz, President: Mr. Herbert L. Adams; Mrs. L. K. Mil- ler. Seated: Mrs. P. T. Faris, 2nd Vice President; Mrs. Roy R. Schu- bert; Mrs. Norton E. Saxton, Treas- urer; Mrs. Gordon B. Oldfield; Mrs. Alice Taucher, Secretary: Mrs. Dar- win C. Shoger. 9