Galesburg High School - Reflector Yearbook (Galesburg, IL)

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Seated on the right in the first row is the printing instructor, Mr. Roy Dam- berg. ln the middle is Mr. Ray Dunn, agriculture teacher and advisor of the local chapter of the Future Farmers. He also conducts several classes in agricul- ture for veterans. lust next to Mr. Dunn is the wood shop's instructor, Edward Chamberlain. He instructs all the wood shop classes. ln the back row on the right is Mr. Homer Zum- walt, instructor of architec- tural drawing and faculty advisor of the Student Activity Association. Mr. Arthur Dameron fcenterl instructs the classes in metal work. Tom Brook- ing, on the left, conducts machine shop classes. Pictured here are Miss Ruth Schwarz, Miss Lena Mae Noble, and Mrs. Mary Baker Cleft to rightl. ln- structing classes in foods and beginners' clothing, Miss Schwarz is advisor of the Galesburg Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America. Besides instruct- ing classes in home and family living, a girls' class, Miss Noble also conducts a boys' class in home ec. She is also co-sponsor of Future Teachers of Amer- ica. Mrs. Mary D. Baker is the school nurse and teaches home nursing, a one-semester course. Classes are instructed in both advanced and begin- ners' clothing by Miss Alta Youngblood fseatedl. Also, Miss Youngblood is co- sponsor of FTA, and head of the Home Economics Department.

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FACULTY CDF Gr. l-T. S. Behind each door at Galesburg High School there can be found at least one teacher. Since we have many doors we also have a great many teachers, but here at GHS, quantity will never be known to triumph over quality, and our teachers are no exception. Each faculty member co-operates with the rest to develop Well-balanced, active, useful citizens of tomorrow's world. There are many people on the faculty who are always ready to lend a hand to anyone who happens to be in need of advice. Besides helping students academically, many members of the faculty are advisors for various clubs and organizations here in school. These teachers are prepared to listen to all the students' tales of woe and to help them clear their problems. They always find time to help us with the many problems we bring them. This willing guidance makes our life at school much more pleasant. During the past school year, we learned a lot about teachers. Aside from being a group of swell teachers, they all have a sense of humor which is supposedly uncommon among teachers. All of us have criticized our teachers at one time or another, but we should realize that they know what is best for us. Have you ever stopped to realize how much time teachers spend at their work: correcting papers and preparing the next day's plan? They devote much of their time to their work from which we benefit. All of the extra work they do is seldom appreciated by the student body. We present our faculty who have made life so happy for us here at GHS. As they watch the seniors leave school to take their places in the world, they can be sure that they have done much to help them have an equal chance at success. This could only be true in a democracy where we have teachers pre- paring students for their life ahead. We wish to congratulate our faculty on the fine job they are doing in the field of education.

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On the left is Mr. Edwin Lantz, conductor of the GHS band and orchestra. Mr. Edwin Lantz also serves as director of the many ensembles, and the German and pep bands. To the right of Mr. Lantz is the art teacher, Miss Ra- mona Amundson, who di- rects the creation, plans, and construction of scen- ery for the major stage productions. She also sup- ervises the costumes for the spring and fall plays, and the Reflectavue. Mr. Roland Hegg, seated at the piano, is the director of the vocal music department. Not only is he the conduc- tor of the a cappella choir, the Harmoneers, and a mixed chorus, but also he coaches several small vo- cal ensembles. All those who expect to get majors in music must take a course in music survey from Mr. Hegg. The boys' physical edu- cation department, pictured here, is under the capable supervision of Mr. Gerald Phillips. Mr. Phillips is also coach of the Silver Streak basketball team. l-le is seated on the right next to Mr. Fish. Besides teaching classes in gym, health, and swimming, Mr. Fish also coaches the sophomore football team. Behind Mr. Fish is Mr. Charles Bednar. Mr. Bed- nar not only instructs the general gym classes but supervises the extensive program of intramural sports. This program be- gins early in the fall and gives all boys the oppor- tunity to enjoy participa- tion in sports the rest of the term. Standing back of Mr. Phillips, is Mr. Van Dyke. Mr. Van Dyke coaches the varsity football squad, teaches several gym class- es each day, and instructs the sophomore basketball team. if ff -.J