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

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ENGLISH The Art of Communication Since four units of credit in English are required for each student in high school, the English Department is geared to the needs and abilities of the individual. The sections at each grade level range from special through accelerated and include college preparatory courses: special elective courses in debate, journalism, and speech develop related English skills in specific interest areas. Subject matter content and presentation techniques are designed to ensure continuity of learning through the four years of high school. Mrs. Pauline S. Kirchhoff, University of Illinois, B.A., 4 years; Miss Almalee Greenlee, University of Illinois. M.A.. 6 years; Mrs. Margaretc A. Cantrall, University of Illinois, M.A., 2 years; Mr. Frank J. Babich, North Central College. B.A.. 2 years; Mr. Edward G. Redmond, Beloit (!ol!oge, B.A., 1 year: Mrs. MaryKIlen Cross University of Wisconsin. M.A., 3 years; Mr. Edward M. Vcrtuno. Northwestern University, M.A., 2 years; Mr. George B. Pap]).!', University of Illinois, M.A., 9 years; Mrs. Lois C. Dahl, Northwestern University, M.A., 13 years. Standing: Mr. Frederic I.. Moore. North Central College, B.A., 1 year; Mr. Jack C. Bowles. Knox College. B.A., 5 years; Mrs. Mary K. Armington, Ball State College. B.A.. 2 years; Seated: Mr. George Y. Toler. University of Illinois. M.A.. 4 year ; Mr. Stanley M Steed, Bowling Green State University, B.S., 3 years; Mrs. Marjorie B. Wood. University of Missouri. M.A., 4 years; Miss Elizabeth B. Weslphal, Wheaton College, A.B., 1 year; Mr. Richard J. Mueller, State University of Iowa. M.A.. 1 year; Mrs. Frances J. Nostram!. Hope College. A.B.. 3 years: Mrs. Jane A. Pohlmann. State University of Iowa. B.A., 3 years.

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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.

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Mr. Karl J. Price, Northern Illinois University, B.S., 1 year; Mr. Oscar S. Larson, North Central College, B.A., 2 years; Mrs. Alice O. Taucher, Rockford College. B.A., 4 years; Mrs. Edna R. Doster, University of Minnesota, B.A., 4 years; Miss Mildred I. Clark. University of Nebraska, M.A.. 18 years; Mrs. Mildred M. Hanson. Northwestern University. M.A.. 4 years: Mr. William J. Walker, Northern Illinois University, M.A.. 3 years; Mr. Russell E. Lundstrom. Eastern Illinois University, B.S.. 4 years: Mr. J. Lee Miller. Northern Illinois University, M.A., 16 years; Mr. Edward L. Paine, Stale University of Iowa, M.A., 20 years; absent from picture, Mr. Julian M. Taylo. University of Illinois, M.S., 19 years. MATHEMATICS The- Language of Science In the mathematics curriculum, new courses have been added to keep up with the advancing importance of mathematics in the nation and in the world. Included was the course. Math 12. for advanced seniors. The experimental algebra and plane ge- ometry courses for freshmen, called School Mathematics Study Groups, stresses “understanding the material rather than ma- nipulation only.” Students with special aptitude in math arc placed in accelerated classes which offer more advanced mathe- matical methods and techniques.