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

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CLARENCE W. JOHNSON Northern Illinois Teachers' College, B.A. Columbia University. M.A. Principal of D.G.H.S. Mr. Johnson's thirty years as director of the high school have assured smooth continuity of operation during transition neces- sitated by a rapidly growing school population and changing world conditions. The physical plant of the school has been ex- panded. the teaching and service staffs increased, and the cur- riculum enriched and broadened to prepare young people for life in a technological age. Evaluation and assessment result in continuing improvement and revision of physical and academic accommodations—all under the supervision of an able admin- istrator working closely with students and staffs. Mr. Johnson continues to be active in professional organiza- tions as a life member of N.E.A., a member of the National As- sociation of High School Principals, a member of the Legisla- tive Commission of Illinois High School Association, and Vice- President of Northern Illinois Conference on Supervision. In spite of his heavy professional schedule, Mr. Johnson also enjoys many varied community activities. He is a member of the local chapter of Kiwanis, serves on civic committees, and is a lay moderator at the Congregational Church. CHARLOTTE ANDERSEN Northwester!) University, B.A. Northwestern University. M.A. Assistant Principal and Dean of Girls Mrs. Andersen’s thirty-six years with DGHS have witnessed her promotion from a beginning teacher of English to her pres- ent executive position. In addition to her administrative duties, Mrs. Andersen does discipline counseling for girls and also does job and college placement counseling for seniors. WAYNE T. GUTHRIE Illinois College, B.S. University of Illinois, M.S. Assistant Principal in charge of Instruction Mr. Guthrie’s eighteen years have covered a span of teaching and counseling until this year when he was appointed to his pres- ent position. As part of his duties, Mr. Guthrie consults with I department heads and teachers in planning and evaluating cur- riculum research, experimentation, and development. 10

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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

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-eon C. Pogue, Director of Guidance and Testing, Jniversity of Missouri, M.A., 1 year. lerbert L. Adams, Dean of Boys, University of llinois, M.A., 18 years. GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT Our Guiding Light The work of the Guidance Department affects every student in the school. By offering the services of trained counselors in educa- tional and vocational guidance, as well as personal counseling, this department aids each student in achieving as much as his ability will permit. All students are assigned to counselors who meet with fresh- man groups once a week and hold private conferences will» upper- classmen at least twice a year. The department administers an ex- tensive program of educational, vocational, and personal testing. College Night. Career Day, college visits, and college entrance ex- aminations are other services which the Guidance Department pro- vides. GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT—Standing: Mr. Stephen F. Oracko. Mr. E. William Corr. Mr. Guy Wellman. Mr. James E. I.ind: Sitting: Mrs. Clara H. Searlc , Mr. Richard J. Mueller, Mr. Herbert I.. Adams Mr. Donovan Ingle . Mrs. Louise Cunningham. Mr. Leon Pogue, Mrs. Charlotte Andersen, Mrs. Helen G. Cleveland. Miss Corinna Fronk, Miss Luella E. Paul, Mis Almalec Greenlee, Mr. John S. Schultz.