Nokomis High School - Old Nokomis Yearbook (Nokomis, IL)

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Social Science Department Miss Frances Pircher M.A., U. of Chicago JUNE 15 ☆ The classes offered in our social science department are American history, world history, world geography and American problems taught by Miss Pircher. Consumers’ education, civics and safety are taught by Mr. Bertolino. These subjects give us a view of the past and the guidance we need for a successful future. Miss Pircher has studied in London, England, and Paris, France. Her hobby is reading detective stories. At the present she is secretary of the B. P. W. and is the leader of a Brownie Troop that meets every Thursday after school. Mr. Bertolino, besides teaching social science classes, is basketball coach, baseball coach, assistant football coach and an official basketball and football referee. Mr. Bertolino is also a business man and many of us visit his store for records and popcorn. Mr. Edward Bertolino M.A., U. of Illinois MARCH 3 ☆ Miss Louise Hogue M.S., U. of Illinois JUNE 11 Science Department In our science department we are offered general science, biology, physics, and chemistry. Through the field of science we become friends of nature, and may become budding young scientists. Chemistry and biology are taught by Miss Hogue; general science and physics are taught by Mr. Robbins, and biology by Mr. Abell. Miss Hogue, in addition to teaching science, teaches junior English. She is also the leader of Girl Scout Troop 3. Mr. Robbins teaches science, “math,” and German. He attended N. T. H. S. as a student and we are pleased to have him back as a teacher. Mr. Ray Robbins B.S., U. of Illinois NOVEMBER 30 NINE ☆ ☆

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Mathematics Department Our mathematics department consists of practical mathematics, algebra, and geometry. We consider this an important department as it teaches reasoning, accuracy, and thoroughness. Mr. Von Behren teaches algebra and geometry. Mr. Robbins teaches practical mathematics. Mr. Von Behren is adviser for the Student Council and News Staff. He has been principal at N. T. H. S. since 1946. Mr. A. F. Von Behren M.Ed., U. of 111. JANUARY 14 ☆ ☆ Physical Education Department Mr. Ray Abell B.S., Drake University FEBRUARY 16 ☆ We feel our physical education classes are important ones because they teach us sportsmanship and give us wholesome competition and stimulating exercise. The girls’ classes are taught by Mrs. Tosetti. The boys’ classes are taught by Mr. Abell and Mr. Bertolino. Mrs. Tosetti began the year as Miss Lamb, but we heard wedding bells in December and she came back with a new name. In addition to physical education she also teaches typing. Mr. Abell is the only newcomer to the N. T. H. S. faculty this year. He teaches boys’ p. e. and biology, is football coach, and assistant basketball coach. Mrs. Darline Tosetti B.S., I. S. N. U. JULY 6 ☆ EIGHT

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Home Economics Department Miss Cleo Anderson B.S., S. 111. U. June 16 ☆ Home economics is a three-year course offered to the girls of N. T. H. S. In this department the girls are taught cooking, sewing, and other necessities of home-making including social activities. The home “ec” department has been brightened up this year with new draperies, which the girls made, and new tables and chairs. Miss Anderson wears on her left hand, third finger, something shiny and bright. We wonder how long her name will be Anderson. Miss Anderson is the sponsor of the F. H. A. ☆ Agriculture Department Agriculture is a four-year course offered to the boys at N. T. H. S. who are interested in farming. The boys have home projects, go on field trips, and also do many useful things around school. New equipment was added to this department this year consisting of tables and chairs and an electric drill. Mr. Weger, in addition to teaching agriculture at school, is also an instructor of a “G.I.” agriculture class one night a week and is the sponsor for the F. F. A. Mr. Russell Weger B.S., U. of Illinois FEBRUARY 2 ☆ TEN