Peoria High School - Crest Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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Page JUDITH AARON WARNER DANZ PAT DuFF NANCY GIBBS PATRICIA HOFFMAN English English, Speech English, Speech English, Math English, Dramatics English Develops An outstanding English Department with inspiring faculty members was a characteristic of Peoria High School. The teach- ers, through advising student organizations and giving the stu- dents outside assistance, put themselves among their pupils and became interested in their students! needs and desires. Mr. Danz lead the debators while Mrs. Hoffman instructed the Thespians. The Lettermenis Club was headed by Mr. Dick Wlmitaker, and Mrs. Sargent assisted the cheerleaders. Mr. Plake, Mr. Harry Whitaker, Mrs. johnson and Miss Swisher served as class spon- sors. Four new teachers were added to the English staff which made a total of sixteen instructors. These new members included Mrs. Hoffman, Mrs. Duff, Mrs. Aaron, and Mrs. Mack. The hobbies and special interests of these teachers were gen- erally similar. Almost every English teacher enjoyed reading. Music, including all types from classical to folk, interested these faculty members. Photography, athletics, dramatics and bridge were just a few of the other hobbies in which the teachers en- gaged. Most of these avocations aided the teachers in their class- es and enabled them to lead better discussions. Throughout their four years at Peoria High School, the stu- dents constantly worked for their future. Numerous books on college lists were read, and many various authors were studied in detail. An appreciation for all types of literature was devel- oped. Vocabulary was improved and the NOMA tests increased spelling power. Poetry and short stories were studied in great detail. Themes, research papers, essays, term papers, and poetry NO, THIS ONE is the gerundf' explains Pat Pinney to Marv Szidon.

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Mas. BEHRENS Miss ZEIGLER MRS. BRIGGERMAN ReC0l'ClS Clerk Treasurer Locker and Supply Clerk A I l lf S l l 'Il' l l The office assistants added greatly to MRS. FISHER MRS. KIRKHUS the efficiency of the school. Each morning Secretary to the Principal Attendance Clerk Mrs. Kirkhus extended a pleasant greeting to each teacher as he came into the office. Whenever parents or other visitors entered the front office, they were also welcomed by Mrs. Kirkhus. Her main duty was tak- ing care of the attendance, Every morn- ing her pages collected the attendance cards, and she compiled the absence sheet. Mrs. Fisher was Mr. Mill's secretary. She took care of all his secretarial and paper work plus seeing that all letters of recommendation were sent out. The records clerk was Mrs. Behrens. All the records in Peoria High, includ- ing grade transcripts and attendance rec- ords, were kept straight and up-to-date by her efforts, She sent the records of trans- fer students to their new school and mail! ed records to employers when requested. Miss Zeigler acted as school treasurer. She saw that all new students received books and also kept track of the vocation- al students' material tickets, Mrs. Briggerman, as locker and supply clerk, distributed forms for such things as passes and admits, was in charge of all mimeographing, typed the daily bulletin, and secured a locker for each student. n Page 21

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THE STAGE OF the Shakcspearian theater was built in three or four levels, Mrs. johnson explains to her Sophomore English class. Wider Appreciation written by the students displayed hidden talents and creative skills. A complete study of grammar was a necessary factor for self- expression. Every phrase, part of speech, and part of a sentence was covered. Construction, tense and punctuation of sentences were carefully studied so that themes improved, Command of his language was the goal for the student seeking AU, Peoria High School also offered enriched and remedial classes in addition to its regular ones. To be eligible for these enriched courses during the freshman year, the students were outstanding in grade school and had a recommendation from both their grade school teachers and their principal. If they were in high school a year or so and showed much initiative along with good grades, they were put in an enriched course. These courses challenged the better students and gave them a broader knowledge of their subject. They also had an advantage on college boards and en- trance requirements for college. The classes went deeper into the study of literature and various authors. More emphasis was placed upon creativity and self-instruction and less on gramati- cal skills. The enriched student was encouraged to read more and do extra outside research. The remedial classes were devis- ed for students who needed extra help and more time in which to learn. Their classes were small, and they spent much time on grammar usage. The student progressed at a rate designed for him and had time to learn material fully, instead of moving too fast and gaining little from his studies. 'if Agfrdlp ' ix t JANI 1 JOHNSON HELEN KELLOGG DAPHNI3 MACK English English English, Speech MARY HAASIS RECITES just one of many poems to Miss Rice. t-...wggaiflif -'tt MARY ANN MALONEY MURIAL PETERSON English English