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

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Fine Arts Program Inspires Creativity Velma F. Dickson State U. of Iowa, M.A. 22 years Ronald 11. Jakes Northern Illinois U., B.S. 1 year Madeline J. Uss School of the Art Institute, B.A.L. 1 year The FINE ARTS DEPARTMENTS, under the direction of Miss Velma Dickson of the Art Department and Mr. John Svoboda of the Music Department, offer interested students an opportunity to express themselves cre- atively in a number of areas. Die student who is artistically inclined can learn to work with ceramics, glass, paints, and other materials. Art Department students have been awarded high recognition in local and national contests, and these students con- tinue to reflect the quality training they receive in D.G.H.S. The orchestra, band and chorus give the student increased appreciation of music and the added enjoyment of producing music. In addition to presenting musical programs in the high school and before civic and social groups, students in the music department successfully compete in instrumental and vocal contests. The orchestra practices for a public performance. Barbara M. Barnes Northwestern U., M.M. 9 years Richard W. Mart American Conservatory of Music, M.A. 5 years Lance II. Schulz Vandercook College, M.M.E. 1 year John C. Svolxxla Vandercook College, M.M.E. 14 years Wanda Adams critically examines her latest collage. Future masterpiece? 27

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Louise S. Cunningham Northwestern U., M.A. 7 years M.n E. Lenox St. Mary's College B.S. 2 years Vivian C. Vifquain Iowa State U., I3.S. 27 years Practical Arts Develop Useful Skills The PRACTICAL ARTS DEPARTMENT offers a wide range of courses. Drafting, electricity, woodworking, printing, and me- chanics are available in the Industrial Arts Department, supervised by Mr. William Cleveland. In the Home Economics Department, directed by Miss Vivian Vifquain, excellent opportunities are presented for learning about foods and nutrition, sewing, and details of home management. Henri J. Chicoine Iowa State College, 13. A. 7 years George .1. Fuka Northern Illinois U., M.S. 5 years William K. Cleveland Colorado State U„ M.S. 33 years Kenneth C. Lage Northwestern L'., M.A. 23 years Pat Pentecost is about to begin welding in Auto Shop. Terence I.. Shannon Northern Illinois U., I3.S. 2 years Paul J. Schuh Northern Illinois U., B.S. 1 year 2«

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Betty A. Hendrix U. of Illinois, B.S. 2 years Irene s. Krajewski l!. of Wyoming, M.A. 15 years Lois L. Ibbotson U. of Wisconsin, B.S. 1 year Sandra J. Kemp Northern Illinois I' B.S. 3 years Attention . . . Physical Education Mary Schwendeman prepares to make the catch of her lifel Department Stresses The PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT provides students with a program of vigorous activities which emphasizes good sportsman- ship and participation in game skills. The program includes the Physical Fitness Testing Program. Under the direction of Mr. Charles Novotny and Miss Irene Krajewski, many inno- vations are becoming reality. Leaders1 Club, a part of the regular program for girls, has now been added to the Boys' Physical Ed- ucation Department. Co-educational classes in square dancing and volleyball also serve to complete the program of gym activities. Under the guidance of the Physical Ed- ucation Department, students are instructed in health and first aid, in the state required driver training classroom work, and also in the optional behind the wheel practice. Kita M. Reidy Southern Illinois U., B.S. 3 years Jackalyn A. Rusk Northern Illinois U., B.S. 1 year 28