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

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The SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS serves not only grade and high-school students, hut also their families and community. For seven years. Dr. Glenn E. Pickrel has provided wise and able lead- ership in the ever-present problem of constantly expanding enrollment in the school community. During a recent tour of Europe, Dr. Pickrel, along with a small group of other American school superintendents, studied the Continental school systems, and has reported his experiences to various community organizations. In addition to his duties as superintendent, Dr. Pickrel is a member of the American Association of School Administration. Illinois School Adminis- tration, National Education Association, Illinois Education Association and the National Associa- tion of Secondary School Principals. GN-nn E. Pickrel SUPERINTENDENT OK SCHOOLS University of Nebraska. D. Ed. 7 years Capable Administrators Implement School Policies Throughout his thirty-nine years at DGHS, Mr. Johnson has successfully carried out his duties as Principal and has also been a personal and helpful friend to his students. He has faithfully fostered the highest social and academic achievement for every member of the student body. This ideal, combined with smooth functioning and total ef- fectiveness of the school, remains foremost in Mr. Johnson's mind. In the spring of 1962, a high honor was be- stowed upon our principal. He was given one of the annual “Principal of the Year awards in the Croft Publishing Company’s contest for secondary school principals. This recognition is a national honor awarded to an outstanding administrator and academic leader. In addition to his duties as principal, Mr. John- son is presently serving as Chairman of the Legis- lative Commission of the Illinois High School Association. Clarence W. Johnson PRINCIPAL Columbia University, M.A. 39 years 9

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BOARD OF EDUCATION. Standing: Mr. A. Rouffa. Mr. W. Manning, Mr. I.. F. Verge . Mr. J. T. Weills. Seated: Mrs. M. T. Soddy, Mr . C. Wyman, Mr. A. Bower . Absent from picture: Mr. M. Gabion. Parents Plan Education The BOARD of EDUCATION. School District No. 99, under the supervision of Mr. Albert Bow- ers. President, meets twice a month at the Board of Education offices in Lincoln School. The Board approves the annual budget, plans for physical ac- commodations and academic training, and estab- lishes educational policies to guide the adminis- tration. The vital problem of increasing enrollment was met by the Board this year with the authorization of a temporary portable two classroom building on the high school campus. At present, the Board is planning construction of a new high school to be completed in the fall of 1964. ‘‘Strengthening Human Values Through Shared Responsibility” is the thought-provoking theme which the PARENT TEACHER.ASSOCIATION chose for the 1962-1963 school year. The home and the school were brought closer together through meetings and events which gave the school and community a chance to cooperate during the school year. The program, beginning with an Open House in September and climaxing with a Medical Symposium in June, enabled parents and teachers to develop a more effective educational system through a basic understanding of the policies now in use. 8 P.T.A., Standing: Mis. E. F. Zahour, Mr. J. F. Ego, Jr., Mr. C. Johnson, Mr. W. Outline. Mr. H. Adams, Mrs. C. An- dersen, Mrs. R. L. Dickinson. Seated: Mrs. L. C. Hale, Mr . J. R. Mersey, Mrs. O. B. Ellison. Mr. R. G. Benson. Ab- sent from picture: Mr. R. L. Coding, Mr . E. C. Gollan. Mr. R. W. Mayo, Mrs. J. Mcjovnt, Mrs. J. C. Sullivan.

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Dr. Pickrel’s ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS include Dr. Charles E. Elmlinger, Personnel Direc- tor, and Dr. Melvin J. Holland, Curriculum Direc- tor. These men assist the superintendent in the coordination and supervision of all facets of the Downers Grove schools. Charles K. Elmlinger PERSONNEL DIRECTOR U. of Nebraska, I).E I. 5 years Melvin J. Holland CURRICl'I.lM DIRECTOR Columbia U.. D.Ed. 6 years Administrative Assistants Function Effectively Wayne T. Guthrie ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE OF INSTRI CTION U. of Illinois, M.S. 20 years Mr. Adams, Dean of Boys at DGHS, works closely with the boys and their counselors. He is also in charge of attendance and the organization of extra-curricular activities. This year he has been aided by Phillip Bowers, Assistant Dean of Boys, who has been a teacher at DGHS for four years. Mrs. Andersen has faithfully served as Assistant Principal and Dean of Girls for 39 years. She is one of the most respected and admired individuals at DGHS. Besides working closely with girls of all four classes, Mrs. Andersen gives particular atten- tion to college and job placement for senior girls. Herbert L Adams DEAN OF BOYS U. of Illinois M.A. 21 years Charlotte D. Andersen ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL DEAN OF GIRLS Northwestern U., M.A. 39 years Phillip L. Bowers ASSISTANT DEAN OF BOYS Wheaton College, M.S. 4 years 10