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

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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

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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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Stephen F. Oracko Western Illinois State College, M.A. 6 years John L. Schultz Southern Illinois U., M.A. 4 years Mr. Stephen Oracko, serving his first year as athletic director at DGHS, approves the eligibility of athletes and schedules games and meets. Through his efforts, a broad athletic program provides a wide variety of opportunities for students. Mr. John L. Schultz supervises research to aid teachers and administrators in evaluating effective- ness of techniques and organizational plans de- signed to improve the instructional program. School Provides Many Services for Students Charlotte J. Hitzeman Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing, R.N. 5 years True Petersen Coe College, B.A. 16 years SPECIAL SERVICES contribute to the effective functioning of our high school by providing for the safety and convenience of students. Under supervision of the school nurse, Mrs. Hitzeman, the clinic is always available for emer- gencies. Besides stressing the importance of phys- ical examinations, Mrs. Hitzeman administers hear- ing and vision tests. Supervised by Mrs. Petersen, the quiet atmos- phere of Study Halls provides proper study condi- tions. Periodicals, encyclopedias, and other source material are here made available to the students. STUDY HALL AND CAFETERIA ASSISTANTS: Top, left lo right: Rose- mary Vocke, Ruth Mrkvicka, Cuy Wellman. Bottom, left to right: Lily Powell, Betty Kleppncr. II