Latin School of Chicago - Sigillum Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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SIGILLUM WILLIAM DWIGHT DARROW Frfnch Cornell College, AB. Mr. Darrow is an exceptionally Hne French teacher and has served ably as temporary As- sistant Headmaster during IX'Ir. BosWorth's ab- sence. hlr. Darrow also has charge of the Dramatic Club, which has enjoyed much success under his sponsorship. In class his brilliant con- versation and sparkling wit stimulate lively dis- cussion. His rich and varied background divulges new ideas and new outlooks, while his kindly interest is a continued source of assistance to his pupils. DUDLILY L. DEXYILY Hrftory and Affiyiant Athletic Dirn't0r LI. of Illinois, B.S. Lewis Institute Northwestern University In the many years he has spent at Latin, hir. Dewey has shown an energetic industry in both his teaching and club work. His seventh and eighth grade and freshman boys are developed into smoothly working teams under his guidance, and his skillful leadership instills genuine sports- manship and love of the game. His method of teaching historyvwith the aid of class projects- has made the classes interesting and profitable.

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SIGILLUN1 E. RUSSELL BRADLEY Director of Athlfticf Northwestern University, KI. S. Y. hl. C. A. College of Physical Education, B. P. E. Springfield, lXlass. THOKIAS BOSVYORTH Englifh Harvard, A.B. Head ofthe English department is Klr. Bosworth, who has been at the Latin School for 36 years, and is this year spending a well-earned leave in Europe. His courses are thorough and practical. Deeply interested in literature, drama, and music, he has kept pace with modern trends. His classes open new fields, bringing a new stimulus along with a rigorous grounding in the funda- mentals. His return in the fall of 1938 will be welcomed by the whole school. l'or sixteen years hir. Bradley has had an out- standing record as athletic director and coach of basketball and baseball at Chicago Latin. Handi- capped by size, weight, and numbers, Brad manages to turn in an unusually creditable show- ing for a school of our number. His experience and thorough knowledge of sports make him a competent athletic director and a fine coach. His whole-hearted interest in boys and his knowl- edge of their needs make it a pleasure to play on his teams.

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SIGILLUM FRED Cv. JOHNSON Mathematici Lewis Institute, B.S. Worcester Tech U. of Columbia U. of Chicago Teaching mathematics at Latin for twelve years, lVlr. Johnson has, in addition to this, charge of Form I. He is an ardent baseball fan, quite partial to the Cubs, and is also fond of golf. Mr. Johnson has been instrumental in founding golf teams at Latin, whenever talent is available, and in herding eager young golfers through the annual spring tournament. He has always been one of the most popular of teachers, regaling his students with his witticisms and easy-going manner, and conducting his classes with a dis- cipline which although not rigorous, is most effective. CROSBY G. HODGMAN Hiftory and Englifh Bowdoin College, A.B U. of Cornell, LTA. Mr. Hodgman, head of the History Department teaches English as well. His enthusiastic eager ness and skillful leadership of discussion make his classes stimulating and worthwhile He IS keenly alive to modern trends, and his courses show this by their vitality. His informal method of teaching and close Contact with the students make his classes pleasant, practical and re munerative.