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

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SIGILLUM KENNETH SHOPEN Art U. of Illinois, A.B. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Mr. Shopen, the school's art teacher, is best known to the Lower School. In addition to Lower School classes, Mr. Shopen has a Third Form art appreciation class and voluntary paint- ing classes for those who so desire. An artist in his own right, Mr. Shopen exhibits at the Art Institute, and his vast experience is quite helpful to his pupils. His kindly understanding and quiet, subtle sense of humor make him a ERNEST VV. STILLER German and Latin Haverford College, A.B. hflr. Stiller-the boys call him Unc,'-is one of the most popular teachers in school. His alfability, good humor, and sympathetic kindli- ness are felt even by those who are not in his classes. Those whom he does teach find that he takes a whole-hearted interest in each individual, and that his methods of teaching are productive of good results. popular asset to our Faculty.

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SIGILLUM JOHN NTCCARTHY Mufic Harvard, A.B. lklr. hlcffarthy, who was new to us this year, has done much to improve the school musically. In addition to his Lower School classes, Mr. lNfIcCarthy has charge of the Glee Club and the Orchestra. Agraduate ofHarvard,lN'Ir. McCarthy has worked patiently and diligently planning and preparing assemblies, developing the Glee Club, and Working with the Orchestra. FRANK ROKUSEK Head Football Coach U. of Illinois Roke, as he is called, is one of the best-liked men at Latin. He Works long and hard, handi- capped by an inadequate squad of boys lacking in size, Weight, and experience, yet manages to produce successful teams year after year. He regales the school time and again with amusing football yarns. But Roke builds more than foot- ball teamsg he builds character. He teaches boys to face life the Way they play football-to take the hard knocks, to play hard and fair, to respect the opponent. Any one who plays on his teams cannot help but admire Roke and follow his outstanding example.

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SIGILLUM PERCY L. VVHITING Latin Harvard, A.B. Klr. Vlvhiting, the sage philosopher of Latin, though demanding hard work, is greatly cherished by the student body, present and past. Pos- sessed of a candid observation, an immeasurable source of information, an acid tongue, and an entertaining wit, he stimulates his pupils to lively debate. His classes, sprinkled with humor- ous anecdotes, are never dull. Students flock to him outside of class to discuss the affairs of the day and to secure his respected views.