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

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Mi » Vivian C Vifquain, Iowa State College, B.S., 23 years: Mrs. Louise S. Cunningham, Northwestern University. M.A., 4 years: Mrs. Mary Ellen Bueltmann, Southern Illinois University, B.A., 1 year. INDUSTRIAL ARTS Practical Concepts HOME ECONOMICS The Art of Homemaking In the mechanized world of today, the Industrial Arts De- partment has become increasingly important. Classes in wood- working, metal working, automobile mechanics, electricity, printing, and drafting offer training in crafts and skilled trades as future vocations. Sound practical knowledge also benefits future homeowners. Practical knowledge in homemaking is provided in the Home Economics Department. Classes in home management, sewing, cooking, and advanced courses in clothing and foods provide training that is useful for vocational and avocational purposes. Preparing girls to live efficient and well planned lives is the aim of the department. Mr. Henri Chicoine, Iowa Stale College. B.S., 4 years; Mr. Ken- neth C. I-age. Northwestern Uni- versity. M.A.. 20 years: Mr. Wil- liam K. Cleveland, Head of De- partment, (Colorado State Univer- sity. M.S., 30 years; Mr. George J. F'uka. Northern Illinois Uni- versity. M.S.. 2 years; Mr. Dono- van B. Ingle», Northwestern Uni- versity, M.A., 23 years. 17

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Row I: Mr. Eugene Regal. University of Wi con»in, M.A., 7 year»: Mr. Paul F. Kluth, University of Mieliigan. M.A., 4 year»: Mr. I.arry I., leather», Indiana State Teacher College. M.S., 5 years: Mr. Clifford II. Rlatehlev. Tcx;i We lern College, 15.A.. 3 year ; Mi l.ouise K. Killie. University of Chicago. M.A.. 18 years; Mr. Kverelt E. Holt. University of Michigan. M.S. 30 years: Row 2: Mr. James E. I.ind. North Central College. B.S.. 6 years: Mr. James Wallace, Illinois College. 15.S.. 1 year: Mr. Alvin C. Wheeler. Iowa State Teacher College, 15.A.. 1 year: Mr. Phillip Bowers, Wheaton College. B.S., 2 years; Mr. Henry C. Kras . United State Merchant Marine Academy. B.S., 3 years. Wayne Ryhack inixe» sulfuric acid, while Roger Kula put drops into an evaporating dish. Scott McAndrews and Pat Wieczorck listen to the sound of the sea. NATURAL SCIENCES Advanced Courses Reflect Modern Trends Since the launching of the first satellite, leaders of nations all over the world have become more dc| endent on science to increase national strength. In American schools, courses in scientific fields are becoming highly special- ized. Besides Everyday Chemistry and other practical sciences, second year courses are now offered to Downers students who wish to extend their knowl- edge of biology and chemistry. Physics has become more specialized and has changed from the study of classical to modern physics. Modern labs in both new and old sections of the school provide both good equipment and atmos- phere for science students. 16

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BUSINESS Toward a Competitive Future ’‘Businessmen and women have a keen interest in the work that the students and teachers are doing in the classrooms of our schools, for they realize that out of the schools will come the men and women who will he the next leaders in business.” From the Typing I textbook conn s this reinforcement of public attitude toward the importance of business education. Through courses in typing, shorthand, accounting, economics, office practice, business law. and general business, students obtain practical experience and develop skills necessary for success in today’s competitive business world. Betty Wolf and Barb Bu vy learn to run the mimeograph machine. Mr. E. William G»rr, University of Iowa, M.A., 7 years; Mrs. Joan Olszewski, Eastern Illinois University, M.S., 4 years; Miss Vir- ginia Wheeler. Western Illinois University. B.S.. 4 years; Mr. Robert Fletcher, North Central College, B.S., 2 years; Mrs. Iris Kohler, Kansas State University, M.S., 5 years; Mr. Rudy Skul. Northern Illinois University. M.S., 1 years. Absent from picture: Mr. Harvey Wayland, Columbia University, M.A., 18 years.