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

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Glenn C:. Olncy Diane Anderson A!do V. Carozza Richard Carstens Charles H. Gosling Columbi U.. M.A. Purdue. M S. U. of Illinois. M.A. Knox College. B.A. Houghton College. B.A. JO years } years 10 years IS years 1 year The Social Sciences Relate Cause and Result Mr A Ido Caro za enhances ihe Study of history- through humorous anecdotes concern- ing famous men. The students who arrive early at Mr. Glen Olney's class are able to enjoy an interesting view of the glass corridor. 22

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E I II Mr. Stephen Skinner smiles a welcome to Mr. Gerald Fines, a new member of the business education department. Business Education Prepares Students for Commercial Ventures Approximately 50% of the students of Downers Grove High School North are en- rolled in the varied programs offered by the BUSINESS EDUCATION department. Under the direction of Mr. E. William Corr, this department offers courses in typing, office practice, general business, and stenog- raphy for personal or professional use. With an excellent variety of office equip- ment, business education has exceptional facilities; for example, Downers Grove is the second school in the suburban area to ob- tain a shorthand laboratory which is a port- able, wireless device for teaching short- hand. With a variety of courses and equip- ment, this department offers many oppor- tunities for the development of business skills. Students find that typing takes coordination and concentration, especially during a timing period. Carolyn Brown I.uthtr College. B.A. 2 year Gerald D. Fines Eastern Illinois. B.S! 1 year Iris B. Kohler Kansas Slate U.. M.S. 10 years Joan A Olszewski Northern Illinois U.. M.S.E. 8 years Harvey Wayland Columbia V . M.A. 25 years 21

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Wayne R. Grocss Normal, M.A. 1 year Katharine Reuthcr U. of Chicago, M.A. )7 year Carl H. Schupmann Northern Illinois U.. MS. 9 year Ozzie N. Starck Northern Illinois U.. B.S. 9 year Arthur J. Ward lllinoi State U.. M.S. 4 year The SOCIAL SCIENCE department, di- rected by Mr. Glenn OIney, emphasizes daily participation in the operations of American democracy, stressing its relationship to inter- national understanding. Courses in inter- national relations, ancient and medieval his- tory, sociology, American government, geog- raphy, world history, and psychology arc offered to sophomore, junior, and senior students. Required courses for graduation include American history and American problems. At the senior level, American history helps students to understand the basic ideas of citizenship through the study of American policies. The state-required United States Constitution test is also taken during this year. At the senior level, American problems explores contemporary social problems re- lated to economics, population, the family, the American presidency, communism, Amer- ican diplomacy, and world involvement. Recently added to the curriculum is an additional psychology course enabling seniors to gain scientific knowledge in dealing with the characteristics of the human mind. Through constant expression and further development of its curriculum, this depart- ment keeps abreast of a rapidly changing world situation. Mr. Wayne Grocss and Mr. Richard Carstcns confer on methods to be used in pre- paring students to take the required Constitution test. 23