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

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Business Courses Provide Practical Experience The problems, methods, and procedures of business be- come familiar to those enrolled in the classes of the BUSI- NESS EDUCATION deportment. The deportment, heoded by Mr. William Corr. directs students in skills vital to the business world. The purchase of 50% electric and 50% manual type- writers and the addition of the Distributive Education pro- gram enable the department to maintain efficiency neces- sary to help students develop a better understanding of the business and economic system of our country. Steno holds Sandy Paine's rapt attention. In addition to teaching duties In business education. Mr. Corr and Mr. Stinner find time for extracurricular activities. Phyllis Koss. B.S. Office Practice. Genoral Business Iris B. Kohler, M.S. Accounting I. Economics. FTA Joan A. Oslzewsli, M.S. Typing I. Office Practice. Steno I, Secretarial Training. Business Club Harvey W. Wayland, M.A. Typing I. Business Law. Boolstore 24

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Velma F. Diction, M.A. Ar» I. II. III. IV. Arl of Western Worid. Art C!ub, Head of Art Department Ronald H. Jokes. B.S. Art I. Ceramici I. II. 8asketball. Tennis Coach Laneo H. Schulz, M.M. Cadet Band. Concert Band Richard W. Hart. M.M. Chorus I. II. III. IV. A Cappel’a. Hood of Music Department Carl Kotos. B.S. Orchestra Fine Arts Instil Cultural Appreciation The FINE ARTS department gives students an to acquaint themselves with the fantastic realm of imagina- tion and creativity. The program encourages students to develop natural talent and appreciation of the arts. Directed by Miss Velma Dickson, the ART department stimulates student interest by offering pupils opportunities to express themselves through many forms of art. This year, a new course, Art of the Western World. was added to the curriculum of courses to appeal to students who wish to gain appreciation and understanding of art. The MUSIC department, headed by Mr. Richard Hart, offers training in both vocal and instrumental music. After intensive practice, members of the band, orchestra, and cho- ruses are given opportunities to display their skill at the many concerts throughout the year. 23 Stovo Totura creatos a masterpiece. Mr. Schulz issues orders to tho marching band.

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Practical Arts Prove Useful in Everyday Life The HOME ECONOMICS deportment, directed by Miss Vivian Vifquain. integrates its concept of the home os the backbone of the notion by giving students improved tech- niques and up-to-date knowledge. The department offers courses in foods, clothing, and home management which provide practical learning experience. A blend of under- standing drown from the natural and social sciences and the arts improves the life of the individual, the family, and the community. Mr. Kenneth Lage is the head of the INDUSTRIAL ARTS deportment. Through his effective leadership, the varied programs under his direction are coordinated. Because of the increased technicality in our mechanized world, the department offers students the opportunity to gain manual skills through courses in auto shop, drafting, graphic arts, woodshop. electric shop, and electronics. The knowledge gained by those who participate in the industrial arts pro- gram can be put to practical use in either a vocation or an avocation. Sieve Ingram discovert the! he has only nine fingers. Henri J. Chicoine, B.S. Aulo Shop. Diversified Occupations Donis M. Costollo, B.S. Louiso S. Cunningham, M.A. Drafting I. II, III Foods II, III. Homo Management, FHA Gordon F. Eipers, B.A. Kenneth C. Lage, M.A. Vivian C. Vifquain, B.S. Daniel M. Wane, B.S. Grophic Arts I. II, III Wood Shop I. II Clothing I, II, III, Foods I Electronics. Electric Shop, Football, Track Coach 25