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

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Principal Heads an Efficient Organization Charles W. Johnson Principal Columbia U.. M.A. •12 years Congratulations, Seniors: During four years in high school you have been an integral part of the academic and social life of the school. As freshmen and sophomores you soon learned that DGHS is rich in traditions and strong in school spirit. As juniors and seniors you became more keenly aware that scholarship is the core of any school’s existence and that education is a never ending process. Your broad- ened intellectual scope has enabled you to explore, to analyze, and to form opinions on important issues. Cher- ished and lasting friendships were made as you worked closely with classmates and faculty members. As you leave the halls of this school, may the team spirit and loyalty that are DGHS inspire you to face the future with dig- nity, with self confidence, and with a strong desire to share your talents. As a man and as an educator. Principal Clarence Johnson is respected by the profession and by citizens of the school and community. He is currently a member of the Legislative Commission of the Illinois High School Association, a member of the Illinois and Na- tional Associations for Secondary School Principals, a member of Phi Delta Kappa, and I.E.A. and N.E.A. Assisting Mr. Johnson with personnel and instructional problems is Mr. Herbert Adams who is in charge of scheduling equipment and the building for use by com- munity and school groups. Mr. Adams is a member of the Chicago Suburban- Area Deans’ Association, and I.E.A. and N.E.A. Working under the supervision of Mr. Johnson and Mr. Adams are Mr. Larry Bowers who disciplines and advises students, Mr. Stephen Skinner who regulates student activities calendars and also teaches in the busi- ness education department, and Mr. Stephen Oracko who coordinates athletic calendars and also serves in the social science department. Stephen Oracko Athletic Director Western Illinois U.. M.S. 9 year Stephen R. Skinner Activities Director Illinois State U.. B S. 4 yean Larry F. Bowers Student Personnel Director Northern Illinois U.. M.S. •1 year» Herbert I.. Adams Ac i»tant Principal U. of Illinois. M.A. 2-1 years 12

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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

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Leon E. Pogue Marcella G. Cass E. William Corr Almakc Greenlee Ethel Harrington U. of Missouri. M.E. U. of Iowa. M.A. State U. of Iowa. M.A. U. of Illinois. M.A. Purdue U.. B.S. 6 year 1 year 12 years 11 years 2 years The GUIDANCE department performs ex- tensive and varied services for students at Downers North. Headed by Mr. Leon Pogue, who also assists in the guidance department at Downers South, the counselors aid stu- dents with academic and personal problems. Each entering student is assigned to a par- ticular counselor who assists and advises him during his entire high school life; and each student is given the benefit of group counseling, as well as individual counsel- ing. Cumulative student folders kept by the counselors record the results of Illinois State Employment vocational aptitude tests ad- ministered and interpreted by the state of- fice for interested students who volunteer to take the tests. Counselors supply students with occupational literature and information and also make available college catalogues and other data concerning college require- ments and scholarships. Members of the guidance staff furnish facts and recommenda- tions to employing firms and to college admission offices, and help students to com- plete job and college application forms. Counselors Guide and Advise Donovan B. Ingles Northwestern U,. M.A. 28 year James E. Lind Northern III. IT.. M.E. 11 year Stephen A. Ucherck Loyola U.. M.E. ) years 13