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

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. .. At case. Frank W. Ibbotson U. of Wisconsin, B.S. 1 year Charles J. Novotny DePaul U., M.l-d. 5 years Roger !•:. Lofgren North Central College, B.S. 6 years James S. Stahl U. of Illinois, M.A. 18 years Physical Fitness Lloyd W. Wasmer Paul W. Yanke Drake U., B.S. Northwestern U., 4 years B.S. 2 years Ralph E. Cressey Colorado State U., M.A. 34 years George Feuerschwenger U. of Illinois, B.S. 7 years Randy Silmezk and Mr. Lofgren return from another breath-taking lesson. 29

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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

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 Stephen F. Oracko Western Illinois U., M.S. 7 years John L. Schultz Southern Illinois U., M.A. 5 years SPECIAL ASSISTANTS Mr. Stephen Oracko, serving his second year as Athletic Director, schedules inter- mural and intra-mural sports dates which comprise the athletic program of our school. In connection with his position and responsi- bilities, Mr. Oracko works closely with the Physical Education Department. Mr. John Schultz, who conducts research within the high school, makes studies of class- room effectiveness, including methods of pre- sentation, adequacy of educational techniques and materials, and student responses. Specific research topics vary from year to year, de- pending upon developments in the world of education. Mr. Schultz works closely with teachers and administrators in selection of research topics and also in implementation of research procedures. Administrators and Supervisors Efficient Office Charlotte J. Hitzeman, R.N. Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing 6 years Mary H. Kennedy U. of Hawaii, B.S. 2 years True Petersen Coe College, B.A. 17 years SPECIAL SERVICES The various special services pro- vided at D.G.H.S. help the school run efficiently. Mrs. True Petersen, study hall superintendent, helps to maintain the quiet atmosphere conducive to studying. In spite of the school's growth, students are given all the opportunities for concentrated study; reference books, encyclopedias and magazines are at their disposal. Mrs. Mitzeman, as head of Health Service, administers required first aid to students. In addition, she gives hearing and vision tests, and provides students with both dental and physical examination forms. Top, Cafeteria supervisors. Left to Right: Ruth Mrkvicka, Hetty Kleppner. Bottom, Study Hall assistants. Left to Right: Lily Powell, Rosemary Vocke, Helen Ferguson. so