Dubuque High School - Echo Yearbook (Dubuque, IA)

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Wilbur Dalzell , ,, , . .... ,Scierwe Wilbur Dalzell, Senior high's mentor in football, wrestling and track, is secretary of the Mississippi Valley Conference and a mem- ber of the editorial advisory board of Scholastic Coach, a profes- sional monthly publication. Ferdinand DiTella . .. .,.. Ifzsfrzmzenfnl Ferdinand DiTella, conductor of the high school band and orchestra, is director of instrumental music in the public schools. Mr. DiTella graduated from the University of Dubuque and obtained his BA degree. john B. Fccht , . ., , ., ,. ..V0r'alimml Caring for plants is one of the hobbies pursued by john B. Fecht, machine shop instructor, who has also displayed his inventive genius by designing a special high hurdle that has Won the acclaim of some ol' the nation's outstanding coaches. A. Edwin Forsman , ,. ,.,. GlliL1AlIlf't' A graduate of the University of Minnesota, A. lfdwin Forsman, in- structor in geography and retail selling, continued his graduate work at Harvard. Eleanor M. Geisler , , , Ilomv Emnomifs Miss lileanor Geisler has studied at Columbia University and the Stout Institute and has obtained a BA and MA degree. She is head of the Home llconomics Department. Anna M, Gonner . ,. . ,. English An extensive traveler, Miss Anna Gonner is one of the few Uu- buquers to have seen Benito Mussolini before he came into power. She has attended St. Mary-of-the'Woods and Columbia University. Ross W. Harris . .. . . ,. , . .. ..Srief1rt' Ross W. Harris, chairman of the Dubuque County Xvildlifc Federa- tion, is an outstanding figure in conservation circles. He is an active Alumnus of the Yosemite Field School of Natural History and former organizer and president of the Dubuque County Con- servation Society. Louise Hoerner. . . , . .Dean of WtIllIl'll One of the latest additions to Senior's faculty is Mrs. Louise Hoer- ner, a graduate of the University of Dubuque, Qwhere she obtained her BA degreej and former home economics instructor at the Central high school in Dubuque. Jennie M. Johnson . . ,. , , .,.. Commerrinl Miss ,Iennie johnson, formerly a teacher in Washington, is in charge of the school banking system. Miss johnson has attended Gregg College, Grinnell College and the Capital City Commercial College. L. J. Jonas, ,. , ,. .. . .... ,. Vorafional L. J. jonas, printing instructor, is the only teacher at Senior to hold membership in a union. He is a member of the International Typographieal Union and an honorary member of the Musicians Union. i L l l Page cle Ven

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Earl D. Cline has charge ot the Dubuque Public Schools System, ln his ten years with Dubuque schools he has maintained a progressive policy with regard to education, This year, tour new elementary school buildings have been begun in order to replace antiquated structures. Ralph W, lohnson, for thirteen years principal ot Senior l-ligh takes an active interest in the ever- changing affairs of the school. l-le is vitally con- cerned with the well-being ot every student and is quick to sense individual needs ot the pupil, FACULTY .... E. Ifern Andrews Englixli Miss IQ. Fern Andrews, adviser for the junior class and former Y.1W'.iC.i adviser, has attended Nebraska XVeslcy.m University xml the University of Nebraska and has re- reiietl her ISS, IIA, and MS degrees. I.. R. Austin Illlfdfifllllll Meclmnieal tlrawinig instructor l.. R. Austin has more boys in his classes than any other teacher in the nnior subjects. Mr. Austin is .1 member of the American Voca- tional Association and the Iowa Industrial Arts :mtl Vom- tional Association. I,. M. Becker Cr,l111n1r'i'rie1l Ixgend has it that Nero fitldletl while Rome butnctgl. But the rumor here at Senior is that Lester Becker, bookkeep- ing instructor, takes to his Hddle tluring even more tumultous times--when the report cards go out. Ii. G. Chambers ...,.. Vorrlfioilul Secretary of the North Eastern Iowa Teachers' Association, If. G. Chambers finds diversion in fishing and philately .intl is faculty adviser of the school's stamp club. He has attended Stout Institute .ind the University of Michigan. utt Nu Superintendent D. Cline Principal R. NV. -Iohnson Many worthwhile changes have been made under the leadership ot Mr. johnson. Among the more recent ot these has been a system whereby stu- dents are able to have a radio installed in their classrooms. Several new courses were instituted this year as a result ot the cooperation between Mr, lohnson and the teachers, namely News Reading, Advanced Geography, and Retail Salesmanship. For some years he has been working on a guidance course which will till the gap between home and school s if

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l'.1.qr' fH'1'Il 1' Grace Kegley Ar! Completing arrangements for plays, lmmeeotning, operettas .intl oll11'I' school events are some of the things .tttentletl to by Miss Lirace Kegley. faculty member of the Promotion of Sch-mul Activities com- mittee. Miss Kegley is .tlso yearbook atlviser. Katherine Killeen Suviul S:'ii'm't' Miss Katherine Killeen, head of the social science tlepartment has received her l5.A. tlegree from the University of Michigan anal her ll.l7i. tlegree front the lotva State ieatliers' College, Helen -I. Kintzinger Soriul St'if'm'i' See America First is apparently the heliel' suhscrilvetl to by Miss Helen ml. Kintvinger, chairman of the Soplionmre .ulvisersg she has visited many scenic and historic spots of the Unitetl States .intl Canzttla in her travels. Florene M. Krnntz fillIIll'll'l'l'jlll The only member of the faculty to possess a llachelor of Phil- osophy degree, Miss lilorene Krantv has attentletl Cihicago Uni- versity and Iowa State 'I'e.tchers' College. Melanie Kretschmer Pfwvviull Ififniulliml Travel, glancing and pltotogr.tpltt' are the hobbies ul' Miss Melanie liretschmer, physical training instruetur, who is entleavoring to modernize her classes by introducing dancing. Miss Kretschmer has attendetl the American College of l'hysieal l'tlue.uion .intl Montana University. Alma Kruse . lfuglixfr Miss Alma Kruse receivetl her l'z..'X. tlegree lirnin lioelsfnrtl Vullege. She is chairntan of the selionl social committee. Thelma Lillig ,. Youll A member of the National Music Association, Miss Thelma lillig attended Iowa State Teztchers' College, Northwestern Liniversity and Clarke College. Miss I.ilIig is a memher of the hoard of directors of the Civic Mttsic Association. Eleanor N. Little , Iillglfifl, I UV'l'f.Qll l..1:lg11ilg4' Miss lflettnor I.ittle, one of the faculty advisers of the l..ttin Clluh, has attended Wellesley' College and the University of XY'iscon.in. Studying bird life is Miss l.ittle's hobby. Neil Lures . S1'irm't' Novel experiments contluctetl by Neil T. Lures, chemistry in- structor, have convinced many skeptical students that seeing is believing. Mr. Lutes is active in several chemists' assncittinns and president of the local Kiwanis Club. Florence Mrtgson Social Science liinnncial nclviser for the lfcho and the high school News, Miss Florence Mngson is at graduate of the University of Iowa :intl has rcceivctl her BA degree. Incitlentally, Miss Magson was valedie- torinn in her high school graduating class.