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C J- superintendent of schools Implements Educational Policies GLENN E. PICKRF.l. Superintendent of Schools University of Nebraska. Fil l) 9 years SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS 58 and 99 DR. GLENN E. PICKREL, a leader in school and community affairs, has for nine years ably represented the Boards of Education in administration of progressive policies designed to develop a superior school system in which each student is educated in the best American tradition. During Dr. Pickrcl's adminis- tration. two grade schools have been built, additions and physical improvements completed on four grade schools and two junior high schools, and a second high school built, now known as South campus. In his report that Downers Grove High School has produced the highest ratio of merit scholars to student body of any high school in the Chicago area. Dr. Pickrel calls attention to the fact that quality educa- tion is the aim of the present administration. It is evi- dent that Dr. Pickrel’s emphasis on high academic standards is desirable in an education program planned to prepare students to live successfully in today's com- petitive world. Professionally, Dr. Pickrel is President of the West Suburban Conference, and Vice-President of the Inter- suburban Athletic Association. He is also an active member of the American Association of School Ad- ministrators, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the Illinois Education Association and the National Education Association. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS assume desig- nated areas of responsibility in assisting Dr. Pickrel to implement school policies established by the Board of Education. Dr. Charles E. Elmlingcr. Assistant Superintendent in charge of Personnel, is responsible for the recruit- ment and assignment of all professionally certified em- ployees. Mr. Charles A. Coker, Assistant Superintendent in charge of Business, is responsible for the preparation and control of the budget, the hiring of non-certificd employees, and the supervision of buildings and grounds. Mr. F. Gregg Rybinski. Administrative Assistant, performs duties connected with the operations of the physical plants of the schools and aids with various office details. Dr. Melvin J. Hetland. Assistant Superintendent in charge of Curriculum Development, works closely with teachers and administrators in planning and evaluating experimental academic courses and in encouraging the use of modern teaching techniques. 11
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'4 principals Coordinate Two-School Academic Plans PRINCIPAL CLARENCE W. JOHNSON. North campus, capable school administrator and respected community leader, has successfully supervised an ex- panding high school in a village which has quadrupled in population during the more than forty years that he has served the school system. Close contact with stu- dents. faculty, clerical and maintenance staffs, com- bined with broad, continuing interest in civic affairs, has enabled Mr. Johnson to maintain a smoothly func- tioning school organization that is a source of pride to all Downers Grove citizens. Mr. Johnson works with Dr. Pickrel. Mr. Guthrie, and administrative assistants to coordinate the programs of the North and South campuses. In his professional capacity. Mr. Johnson has served in many state and national educational organizations. This year fellow educators in the area have honored Mr. Johnson by selecting him for the presidency of the Board of Control of the West Suburban Conference. At the present time, he is a life member of the Na- tional Education Association and also a member of the Illinois Education Association, the Illinois and Na- tional Associations for Secondary School Principals, and Phi Delta Kappa. Mr. Johnson is also active in community service projects. PRINCIPAL WAYNE T. GUTHRIE. South cam- pus. this year promoted from his position of Assistant Principal on North campus to chief administrator of the new school, has developed a solid reputation in school and community affairs during the twenty-two years that he has served the Downers Grove school system. As a teacher, and then as Guidance Director, he has dealt successfully with personnel and curricu- lum problems, demonstrating consistently his primary interest in providing opportunities for individual de- velopment. At dedication ceremonies for the South campus in November. 1964. Mr. Guthrie indicated that the two high schools were serving best community interests through a correlation of academic and extra- curricular programs of the North and South campuses. Mr. Guthrie is a past president of the Illinois Guid- ance and Personnel Association and was recently se- lected to serve a three-year term as a member of the Advisory Committee on Guidance of the Illinois State Superintendent of Public Instruction. He is also a member of the Illinois Education Association, the Na- tional Education Association, Phi Delta Kappa, and the Illinois and National Associations for Secondary School Principals. In January. 1964. Mr. Guthrie was awarded an Advanced Certificate of Educational Ad- ministration from the University of Chicago. CLARENCE W. JOHNSON Principal. North Campus Columbia University. M.A. •Jl years WAYNE I GUTHRIE Principal, South Campus University of Illinois. M S. 22 years 12
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