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

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Susan Baierback Illinois State Normal U., B.S. 1 year Sandra J. Kemp Northern Illinois U., B.S. 2 years Bonnie Baulcr MaeMurray College, B.S. 1 year Irene S. Krajewski U. of Wyoming, M.A. 13 years Janet II. Ellerman Illinois State Normal U., B.S. 2 years Rita M. Reidy Southern Illinois U., B.S. 2 years Betty A. Hendrix U. of Illinois, B.S. 1 year Department Stresses Keep your eye on the ball! 26

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Barbara M. Barnes Northwestern U., M.A. 8 years Velma F. Dickson Richard W. Hart Iowa State U., M.A. American Conservatory 21 years of Music, M.A. 4 years Clarence J. Shoemaker U. of Michigan, M.A. 34 years Fine Arts Encourage Self- Expression John C. Svoboda Vandercook College, M.A. 13 years Eugene S. Szubu School of the Art Institute, B.A.E. 4 years An opportunity to develop imagination and creativity is given to students in the FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT, under the direction of Miss Velma Dickson. Besides painting and sketching, a field of creativity is provided through courses in ceramics and applied art, where experimentation in the use of materials such as cloth, glass, mosaic tile, and paper, aid the student in forming new ideas and providing avocational en- joyment. The band, orchestra, and choruses stress music apprecia- tion and interest in good musicianship. Traditionally, music department students obtain high ratings in state wide contests, and this year did not prove to be an exception. ‘And the band played on.' Pud Faris lives up to the motto by his side, “Genius at work. 25

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Roger E. Lofgren North Central College, B.S. 5 years Charles J. Novotny U. of DcPaul, M.A. 5 years James S. Stahl U. of Illinois. M.A. 17 years Lloyd W. Wasnicr Drake U., B.S. 3 years Paul W. Yanke Northwestern, B.S. 1 year Through teaching physical skills, proper health habits anti good sportsmanship, the PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT stresses healthful living. “Youth Fitness Tests” are administered each year to measure the student’s national percentile rank in such skills as sit-ups, pull-ups, and the 50 yard dash, broad jump, and softball throw. All freshmen students are enrolled in a six weeks’ HEALTH course offered in conjunction with the P.E. department. During the sophomore year, students are pro- vided with four weeks of classroom study in driv- er’s training, followed by Drivotrainer instruction and behind the wheel road training. Juniors receive instruction in first aid skill, while seniors are offered a marriage class in order to prepare them for their future roles as husbands and wives. Physical Fitness Driver’s Training: An important part of the P.E. department. George Fcucrschwengcr U. of Illinois, B.S. 6 years 27