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

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Mrs. Marguerite Bolirenstedt; Mi s LoRcna Schorman; Mr . I.oretta F. Adam ; Mrs. Virginia M. Jones head librarian. Office Staff—-Mrs. Ida Good. Mr . Elizabeth Dixon, Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Elma Pence, Mrs. Margaret Pro , Mr . Pat Olsen, Mrs. Ruth Kcast. LIBRARY AND OFFICE STAFFS Essential Student Aids The library constitutes a vital section of an intellectually com- plete school. Kach student has the use of an extensive reference section with many encyclopedias, magazines, and other reference materials which may easily he utilized for research papers. A record section containing music and foreign language materials, a new pa| crl)ound hook section, and an extended circulation desk make the library a more useful unit. Jiin ltur hcars. helping out in the office during hi free period, consults with Mrs. Pros about absences. Office staffs offer valuable service to students and faculty. Answering telephones, keeping attendance records, taking dic- tation. counting money—these arc a few of the dozens of tasks executed daily by members of the efficient and vitally im- portant office staffs. Through able hands pass program cards, mimeograph stencils, lost fountain pens, transfer slips, locker assignments, college applications, lost books, room keys, for- gotten lunches, dollar bills, and four cent stamps. As in any large business, the school cannot function without the office staffs. Janet Bong. Laura Lee Burkhart, Norma Wilson, and Sharon Stucrzcl take advantage of the library facilities. 22

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Mr. Ralph Crcssey. G lora lo Stale University. M.A., 31 years; Mr. Frank Riddlcsberger. Northern Illinois University, B.A., 20 years. A cinerarnie travel film i' projected on a movie screen in front of Sandy Hindman, operator of a new Driveotraincr unit. DRIVER'S TRAINING Insuring Future Safety Drivers’ Education begins at Downers High with a required four weeks of classroom study in sophomore gym classes. Stu- dents learn how to shift, steer, start, and brake the car through two weeks of work with the Drivcotrainer equipment. Behind- the-wheel instruction is the last step in the training program before driver’s license tests are given hv state examiners at the school. This school driving program benefits students by mak- ing them Iwrtter drivers and by decreasing the cost to them of automobile insurance. SPECIAL SERVICE Assisting the Individual Several special services in Downers Grove High School help students adjust to their study program. Mrs. Searles, the visit- ing counselor, works in the guidance department whenever her services are needed, but her specific task is to help students with [ ersonal problems which might interfere with their school work. Mr. Schultz heads the research program for individualized instruction at Downers, and also works with the guidance Jepartmcnt. Mrs. Hitzeman is always on hand for emergencies as the school nurse, and through the year she checks the health of the students by administering hearing and vision tests and en- couraging physical examinations. The study balls. su| erviscd by Mrs. Peterson, are furnished with magazines and encyclo- pedias which aid the students in their studying. Many people besides teachers help the individual student work up to his full capacity, and enjoy bis high school years to the best advantage. Mrs. Gara Searles, Greeley Col- lege, B.A., 5 years. Mr. John Schultz, Southern Illi- Mrs. True Peterson. Coc Col- nois University, M.S., 2 years. lege, B.A., 14 years. Mrs. Charlotte Hitzeman, Lu- theran Hospital School of Nurs- ing, R.N., 3 ycar9. 21

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Cafeteria Staff—Row I: Mrs Camille Kozacck; Mrs. Gladys Voss; Mrs. Vera Davies: Mrs. Moran, head of staff. Row 2: Mrs. Mary Falter. Mrs. Ann Chrzan, Mrs. Bernice Misencr. Row 3: Mrs. Kay Wagner, Mrs. Maud Black. Mrs. Alice Bender, Mrs. Gerry Stcewartson. Row 4: Mrs. Florence Baylor, Mrs. Helen Smith, Mrs. Lorraine Hummel. Mrs. Pearl Senkbilc. Absent from picture: Mrs. Charlotte Fish. MAINTENANCE AND CAFETERIA STAFFS Integral Parts of a Complex Machine A school is a complicated machine in constant use and always n need of repair and conditioning in order to perform its func- ions efficiently. William Frederickson heads the maintenance •taff which attends to the many tasks which keep the school -lean and in the best working condition. Downers Grove’s modern cafeteria provides excellent facilities for serving of nutritious lunches to students and teachers. The cafeteria staff, managed by Mrs. Moran, offers a variety of hot dishes, salads, desserts, and a new addition of pastries for a diverse daily diet. Maintenance Staff—Row .- Mr. Ed- ward Ackmann. Mr. Stanley Jadcr, Mr. Gus Pappa . Mr. Michael Set- tanni. Row 2; Mr. John Hill, Mr. Erwin Veselsky, Mr. George Chapko. Row 3: Mr. Will It. Frederickson, head of staff: Mr. W'illiam Park: Mr. Leroy RUkc; Mr. William Moll. 23