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

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Elected Councils and Capable Administrators BOARD OF EDUCATION—AROUND THE TABLE from left: Allen R Campbell: Norman C. Mindrum; Duane R. Borst; Albert S. Rouffa; Mrs Charles W. Wyman. Secretary; Maurilz E. Gahlon, President; Dennis L. Lane, and Roy L. Crone. The goal of lhe HOARD OF EDUCA- TION, District 99 is to establish the high- est possible standards of education and the most productive atmosphere for the high schools in Downers Grove. The Board is essentially the governing body of the school district and representative of the community. At regularly scheduled meetings at Lin- coln School, the Board establishes school policies, approves the activities and curricula of the schools, and decides the annual fiscal budget for the district. Under the leader- ship of Mr. Mauritz Gahlon. President, these dedicated men render valuable sendee in providing the quality of education which is a tradition in the community. The PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIA- TION has one primary goal—to support the school in providing the highest advantages in physical, mental, and social education. Among their regularly scheduled meetings are the traditional fall Open House and the Christmas program. PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION—Clarence Johnson. Mrs Robert Younts. Treasurer; Mrs. Wil- liam Hanncmcnn, Vice President in charge of membership; Mrs Glen Reiman, Coordinating Pres- ident; Earl Scaborg, Vice President in charge of programs. Absent from picture is Mrs. I.ouisc Cunningham, Secretary. 10

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ACADEMICS 9

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Maintain High Academic Standards Glenn E. Pickicl Superintendent of Schools U. of Nebraska. Ed.I). 10 yens Dr. Glenn E. Pickrcl, SUPERINTENDENT of the Downers Grove public schools system, strives for ex- cellence in all aspects of the educational program. Re- sponsible for the operation of two high schools, two junior high schools, and ten elementary schools in districts 58 and 99. he stresses the development and achievement of the individual student. Each year brings changes and improvements in the educational program. During Dr. Pickrel’s ad- ministration, two grade schools have been built, additions and physical improvements completed on four grammar schools and two junior high schools, and a second high school introduced in the com- munity. Existing courses have been revised, new courses added, and improved techniquc-s adopted in the academic program of Downers Grove High School North. Active in educational circles. Superintendent Pickrel is Chairman of DuPagc County Community College Association. President of the Inter-Suburban Asso- ciation, Secretary-treasurer of the West Suburban Superintendents’ Association, and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Downers Grove YMCA. Assisting Dr. Pickrcl in districts 58 and 99 are Dr. Donald Black, who is responsible for the em- ployment of certified personnel; Mr. Charles Coker, who prepares the budget and manages financial matters; Dr. Charles Elmlinger, who investigates, im- proves, and expands the schools’ curricula; and Mr. F. Gregg Rybinski, who performs duties connected with the maintenance of schools. Donald H. Black Personnel Director Northern Illinois U.. M.A. 12 years Charles A Coker Business Manager Northern Illinois I.’,. M S. 5 years Charles E. Elmlinger Curriculum Director U. of Nebraska. Ph D. 8 years F Gregg Rybinski Administrative Assistant Loyola U.. M E. 12 years II