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

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Mrs. Sue Bielot. Dr. Elmlingcr's secretary, answers the telephone at the Board of Education office. Mrs. Emily Lane, Dr. Pickrcl's secretary, arranges papers on her desk. keynotes modern educaton Under the direction of President C. E. Hacklander, the BOARD OF EDUCATION, School District No. 99, establishes educational policy for the complex high school system. Faced with the growing problems of a crowded high school, the need for an advanced curriculum, and an in- creasing teacher shortage, the school board is thought- fully planning DGHS's future. Seated: Mr. C. E. Hacklander, Mrs. Ellsworth Stcinhaucr, Mr. L. F. Ycrgcs. Standing: Mr. Albert Bowers, Mr. Winston Manning, Mr. Mauritz Gahlon, and Mr. Albert Rouffa. Absent from the picture, Mrs. C. Wyman.

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Glenn E. Pickrcl SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS University of Nebraska, D.Ed. 6 years The Superintendent During his five years as superintendent of grade schools and high school in Downers Grove, Dr. Pickrel has provided wise and able leadership for establishment of a flexible education program suited to modern life and an expanding school population. Particularly pro- gressive in Dr. Pickrcl’s program is the continuous eval- uation and assessment of educational philosophies, teach- ing techniques, and course contents. He has developed a fine executive staff which functions smoothly and ef- ficiently under his guidance. Dr. Pickrel is a member of the American Association of School Administrators, the Illinois Education Associa- tion, and the National Education Association. He is also a member of Phi Delta Kappa, national honorary professional fraternity. Able leadership An important facet of Superintendent Pickrel's staff is his ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS; Dr. Charles Elmlinger, Personnel Director; Dr. Melvin Hetland, Curriculum Director; and Mr. Dean Shinneman, Busi- ness Manager. These executives are employed jointly by the grade school and high school districts to assist in the coordination and supervision of facilities and in- structors. Charles E. Elmlinger PERSONNEL DIRECTOR U. of Nebraska, D.Ed. 4 years Melvin J. Hetland CURRICULUM DIRECTOR Columbia U., D.Ed. 3 years Dean A. Shinneman BUSINESS MANAGER Northwestern U., M.S. 6 years

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The Principal Offering experienced professional leadership to a growing high school population, Mr. Johnson has com- pleted his thirty-first year as principal. Although the ever-increasing enrollment, enlarged teaching and serv- ice staffs, and expanding curriculum place increased demands on the director of the high school, Mr. John- son still finds time to work closely with students and faculty and to help individuals with personal and pro- fessional problems. Aside from his demanding role as DGHS principal, Mr. Johnson is active in numerous professional organi- zations. This year he served as President of the North- ern Illinois Conference of Supervision, and he was also Chairman of the Legislative Commission of the Illinois High School Association. Mr. Johnson is a life member of the National Education Association. Clarence W. Johnson PRINCIPAL Columbia University, M.A. 31 years Competent administrators The offices of 228, 204, and 202 are efficiently staffed by Mrs. Gerry Thompson. Mrs. Elizabeth Dickson, Mrs. Ardclla Schultz, Mrs. Agnes Roger, Mrs. Mary Rogers, Mrs. Ruth Keast, Mrs. Doris Murphy, Mrs. Pat Olson, and Mrs. Elma Pence.