Proviso East High School - Provi Yearbook (Maywood, IL)

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Standing: Alden Greene, Adrian Bullington I. W. Hinds, O. A. Bolt, Bryan Wagner I. W. Moelk, E. W. Kochenderfer, H. P. Mc- Connell. Seated: Clarence Bills, Miss Shepard, V. G Catlin, Miss McAuley, Miss Vogel, Sub. D. B. Appleton. Not in picture: H. IB. Ifjfhnscn SCIENCE V. G. CAILIN, Chairman Ph. B., University of Chicago IACOB W. MOELK, CosChairman Ph. B., University of Wisconsiri M. S., University of Iowa D. B, APPLETON A. B., A. M., Indiana University C. W. BILLS A. B., Iames Millikin University A. M., Illinois State Normal OTTO A. BOLT A. B., Calvin College A. M., University ot Michigan ROBERT ADRIAN BULLINGTON B. S., Eureka College M. S., University of Illinois ALDEN GREENE A. B., Grinnell College M. S., University of Chicago I. W. HINDS A. B., Earlham College HARVEY F. IOI-INSON B. S., Ohio Wesleyan University B. S., Ohio State University E. W. KOCHENDERFER B. E., Wisconsin State Teachers' College M. S., University of Iowa VERNON C, LINGREN A. B., State University of Iowa A. M., University of Minnesota M. GRACE MCAULEY B, S., University of Illinois HERBERT P. MCCONNELL B. S., University of Illinois WINNAFRED SHEPARD A. B., A. M., University of Michigan BRYAN I. WAGNER B. S., Kansas State Teachers' College A. M., Columbia University SCIENCE More than two thousand novices are enrolled in the second largest department on Proviso's lotfscience. General science lays a founda- tion for later work in botany, ZOOIOQY, Chemistry, and physics. Rehearsals are usually held in the laboratories, where beginners learn the technique employed in peering through a microscope, pre! paring slides at which to peer, and experimenting in many fascinating fields. Test tubes by the hundred, bunsen burners by the score, and rows of bottles exuding questionable aromas when opened, are part of the atmosphere Aspiring biologists dissect frogs, learn to identify birds, emphasize the need for conservation, and build bird-houses. Plants and flowers adorn the conservatory throughout the year. Annual poster contests between the botanists and the zoologists afford friendly rivalry. Voluntary groups of scientists meet after working hours: Freshman Science, Senior Science, Camera, and Radio clubs. Fifteen directors, headed by vq G. Catlin and I. W. Moelk, guide the enthusiasms of the young. Mr, Moelk set a goal for others to aim at, when he broke into print last Iune in the School of Science and Mathematics magaf zine. Alden Greene, already famous for his tricks with liquid air, soared to new heights in the regard of all when it was discovered he was one of four explorers who made a 3UUUfrnile trip up the Nile river several years ago, and knew Martin Iohnson. I. W. Hinds, E. W. Kochenderfer, H. P. McConnell, and H. F. Iohnson did graduate work in various institutions last summer, and Adrian Bullington received his M. S. degree in bacteriology. Miss Winnafred Shepard sailed on the Queen Mary to Europe, where she toured the continent. I7

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MATHEMATICS - THE LIBRARY In order to advance to stardom in collegiate roles, the high school extra must study at least two years in the mathematics studio. By trying to settle for all time the perplexing question of the value of X, he learns to manage that most delicate of all machines, the mind. While only two years of this work are taken by the average person, those who aspire to probe more deeply into the mysteries of science may explore the realms of advanced algebra or trignonometry. The chief coach in this studio, Miss Martha Hildebrandt, has made for herself a name which extends far beyond the local lot. She is head of the National Council of Mathematics Teachers, and presided over that august body when it convened in Portland, Oregon, last sum- mer, and in Chicago on February I9 and 20. Several among her as- sistants attended universities during vacation: H. L. Rider received CI master's degree. Built to inspire an appreciation of the artistic and to encourage a love of reading, the library is possibly the most beautiful studio in all Proviso, and makes a definite contribution to the cultural life of those capable of receiving it. Here may the aspiring novice learn of great persons and events of the past by reading books about themg here may he inform himself of the World in which he lives by reading some of the many magazines assembled for his benefit. Displays of various sorts more or less correlated with work elsewhere are a feature of the service offered by the library. Miss Frances Hammitt and Miss Viola Fried, who preside over the destinies of this studio, are assisted by a number of pages who re- lieve them of certain routine duties. Miss Hammitt worked toward a master's degree at Columbia university last summer. Standing: V. R. Kent, F. W. Baer, I-I. L Rider, H. G. Monilaw, Miss Fried. Seated: I. B. Davis, W. A. Law, Miss Hilde brandt, U. C. Foster, Miss Hammitt. MATHEMATICS MARTHA HILDEBRANDT, Chairman Ph. B., M. S., University oi Chicago F. W. BAER A. B., Indiana University M. S., Purdue University IOSEPH B. DAVIS A. B., Central College, Missouri A. M., Columbia University M. S., Northwestern University U. C. FOSTER B. S., University of Illinois VERNON R. KENT B. S., M. S., University of Illinois WILSON A. LAW B. S., Missouri State Teachers' College A. M., University of Chicago H. G. MONILAW B. S., Coe College H. L. RIDER A. B., Indiana Central College A. M., University of Iowa LIBRARY FRANCES E. I-IAMMITT A. B., Indiana University VIOLA FRIED A. B., University of Wisconsin 16

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STENOGRAPHY - COMMERCE The stenographic studio coaches its patrons in secretarial, steno- graphic, and typing roles, and turns the camera on concrete examples of accuracy, speed, and efficiency. Novices in the commercial studio learn how to balance budgets without juggling accountsg how to sell everything from toothbrushes to A. T. and T. stocky how to advertise said products, and what laws govern the rise and fall of market values. The commercial department photographs a new project on the eco- nomics set. In an effort to elucidate the study of investments, the classes of I. W. Soderberg create an organization which they call Co-operative Investments, Inc. The stockholders are the pupils, and a board of directors and officers is elected. The purchasing committee secures two shares of Chicago Corporation common stock, and so gets first-hand experience in high finance. Those with special aptitudes compete with each other, with teams from other schools, and with their own previous records, in an effort to perfect themselves in typing, stenography, or bookkeeping. Awards are bestowed on those who attain certain superior standards. Out- standing prospects acquire minor roles in office training and practice, and may even work up to small character roles in personal type- writing groups or in bookkeeping. Seeing their names in the head- lines is a great incentive to these novices. Nineteen full-time directors are employed in these studios. O. R. Wessels is head of the stenographic group, and E. W. Brooks prepares the plot for the commercial films. D. D. Adair, M. M. Finstad, A. L. Fry, C. E. Fisk, Iohn Krueger, and Arthur Krause did graduate work at sundry universities last summer. Standing: I. W. Soderberg, R. F. Wiley, I. R. Couleur, Iohn Krueger, Carl Fisk, Miss Schenteldt, M. M. Finstad, Miss Beemer, Arthur Krause, A. L. Fry, Harvey Welsh, D. D. Adair. Seated: G. R. Comery, Richard Wessels, E. W. Brooks, Miss Sigworth, Miss Iohriscii. Miss Seaver, Miss Mitchell. COMMERCIAL ELLSWORTI-I W. BROOKS, Chairman B. S., Kirksville State Teachers' College A. M., State University of Iowa GEORGE R. COMERY A. B., University of Wisconsin M. B. A., Northwestern University IOHN R. COULEUR B. S., University of Illinois M. S., Northwestern University M. M. FINSTAD A. B., St. Olaf College B. D., Chicago Seminary A. M., Northwestern University CARL E. FISK B. E., Wisconsin State Teachers' College A. L. FRY B. S., University of Illinois ARTHUR KRAUSE B. E., Wisconsin State Teachers' College A. M., State University of Iowa IOI-IN KRUEGER B. E., Wisconsin State Teachers' College I. W. SODERBERG A. B., St. Thomas College F. R. WILEY B. S., Northwest Missouri Teachers' Col- lege M. A., State University of Iowa STENOGRAPHIC O. R. WESSELS, Chairman A. B., Iowa State Teachers' College A. M., University of Iowa DEWEY D. ADAIR A. B., Simpson College ALICE BEEMER B. S., University of Iowa CLARA IOHNSON A. B., Iowa State Teachers' College A. M., University of Iowa DORA I' MITCHELL ELIZABETH SCHENFELDT B. E., Illinois State Normal A. M., University of Illinois IESSIE V. SEAVER Ph. B., Univerritv of Wisconsin MARY A. SIGWORTH A. B., University of Iowa HARVEY W. WELSH B. E., Northern Illinois State Teachers' College A. M., Columbia University I8