Dupo Community High School - El Tigre Yearbook (Dupo, IL)

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During the first year of Dupo High School, one man, Mr. F. R, Wildy, accepted all responsibility. He served as the only teacher and also the principal for several years. In l92l, when the board purchased the portable buildings, the enrollment increased, and therefore, made it necessary to add to the teaching staff. The board then employed three more teachers to assist Mr. Wildy. The year the board unanimously decided that a fully accredited, four-year high school should be es- tablished only those teachers whose qualifications met the requirements for fully accredited high schools were considered for the l923-24 school year. The faculty consisted of Miss Lottie Gascho, Miss Ethel Helmkamp, Miss Lois Weeks, and R. K. members of ,he j935 focujw, Purl, also as principal. During the next two years the staff grew to five teachers. When the school moved into the new structure in l926, there was an enrollment of lO2, seven teachers, and a librarian employed, contrasting with todays enrollment of almost 500 pupils and ci faculty consisting of Principal E. C. Parkhill, 33 teachers, one librarian, two secretaries, 5 janitors, and 5 specialists. The early curriculum of D.C.l'l.S. consisted of only the basic subjects. In l93O, physics and advanced math were offered on alternate years and three years of drawing and shop were added. During this same year, the class periods were lengthend to 60 minutes, District T95 started a two-year high school at Maplewood that year with five subjects taught, but the next year it disbanded and the students were again bussed to Dupo. No major changes were made until l942 when a course in pre-flight aeronautics for seniors was started to give students basic training in the principles of flight as well as an understanding of weather conditions, instruments, and the physical qualifications for fliers. lt did not attempt to give any actual practice in flying. In T966, however, an aerospace education class was introduced to Dupo. This was the first of its kind in the state which gave experience in flying as well as ground rules. Also, in l966, a vocational metals program and driver's education were introduced. The driver's education course includes Ubehind-the-wheel training and also the book work on rules and regulations. The present curriculum is well balanced between vocational and academic subjects and makes it possible for a student to get an adequate foundation for college, trade school, or job. Mr. John Laurent and Mr. Erwin Dyroff

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Activities Develop Responsibility An early yearbook staff under the guidance of Miss Sue Crain. For the past fifty years students at Dupo Community High School have participated in over sixty different organiza- tions ranging from mathematics to music. Students have given their time, effort, and ideas to school-sponsored groups, improving not only themselves, but also the school as a whole. Through these activities they have become bet- ter men and women, fostered friendships, and developed a sense of responsibility and cooperation. Under proper su- pervision school has become good clean fun instead of work. Creative abilities, imaginations, and leadership were brought out during these school activities. D.C.H.S. has had honorary clubs as well as social and hobb-y clubs. ln l936, the list added' up to 24, in l943, it was 29 and made up 807-J of the student body. V Many of our activities originated in the late '2O's and early '3O's. In l927, for example, the first faint strains of music echoed down the halls, when choruses and an orchestra llater called the bandl were organized. In 1931, after reorganization, the chorus presented its first operetta, The Gypsy Rover, and in l932, Miss Cherry Blossom. Additional musical groups were the Drum and Bugle Corps formed in l937, the Glee Club, different quartets, vocal and mixed ensembles, and a dance band, In l934, Mr. Murfin took over the music department and later Mr. Young became the head. In l966, Mr. Ziegler reorganized the high school into two groups - Mixed Chorus and Girls' Cho- rus, while Mr. Young directed the band at football and basketball games, assemblies, and open house. Since l 955 the drum maiorettes have marched with the band on special occasions. Classical, popular, and religious music have been played at open house, Christmas concerts, musicals, and commencement exercises. l0t