Riverside Brookfield High School - Rouser Yearbook (Riverside, IL)

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Drevvirig The drawing department otters work in two fields: mechanical drawing and tine and applied arts. The courses in mechanical drawing, required by most engineering schools, are fundamental to many professions. The houseplanning course is ottered to teach girls to recog- nize and appreciate a well-designed house and it strives to make them intelli- gent consumers. J. George Vance is the head ot the drawing department. He received his AB. at Lawrence College, his BS. at Stout Institute, and his M.A. at Northwestern University. Mr. Vance VANCE CARSON teaches machine and architectural draw- ing, and the houseplanning course. l-le is faculty advisor tor THE ROUSER busi- ness statt. Marion E. Carson teaches the courses in fine arts. The course includes general preparatory work with pen, pencil, and cil and water color. Next year two new courses, Costume Design, and Poster De- sign and Commercial Art will be offered. Miss Carson received her B.S. and MS. at the University of Wisconsin. Mr. Roth and Mr. Shuey also otter courses in this department. Page Twenty-one Mr. Vance discusses problem in mechanical drawing with explains blue print mcchine to James Balaban and Ri- Ray Schreiber . . . Jane Rettig poses for sculptors How- chord Braun. ard Luehring and Elizcbeth Turner . . . l-lcrry Gillespie l

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The purpose of the music department at RIVERSIDE-BROOKFIELD H l G H SCHOOI. is to instill an appreciation of, and a love for, the best in music that students, when they have left school, may enjoy to the fullest the musical cpportunities offered by the radio and the concert hall. Even more important, perhaps, is the chance for pupil participation offered by the department. There are several cho- ruses: A Capella, Mixed, Freshmen, and a Girls' Glee Club, that all may have the pleasure of musical expression. The band and orchestra give advanced stu- dents an opportunity to play together and offer individual instruction to begin- ning players. Page Twenty BRAINERD NEVVMARK Music Alice Brainerd, Mus, B., Denver Col- lege of Music, and A.B., Colorado State College of Education, directs the chorus- es. Under her supervision are produced the annual operetta and the Christmas Candlelight Service. A violinist, Miss Brainerd is sponsor of the Orpheus Music Society, Louis Newmark, director of the band and orchestra, took his B.E. at the Mil- waukee State Teachers College and his M.A. at the University of Iowa. Two organizations, the dance orchestra and the accordion band, were founded under Mr. Newmark's supervision this year. In addition to his musical activities, Mr. Newmark offers work in the Social Sci- ence department. The orchestra rehearses under Mr. Newmark fin lower leftl . . . Miss Brainerd gives final instructions during operetta practice.

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HAACK RICI-IERT Sl-IUEY The Industrial Arts department pre- sents to the student a usetul knowledge at materials and tools, the proper adap- tation of materials to till detinite needs, and an understanding ot the correct and safe handling of both hand tools and power machines, It seeks to provide him with a means ot expression through the development of manual skills, One third ot the student body is enrolled in the va- rious courses offered. Otto C. Haack, who is head ot the department and instructor in printing, also holds a responsible position as Chair- man ot the Industrial Arts Round Table. Under his direction The Clarion, The Page Twenty-two Industrial Arts Handbook, and other school publications are printed. Mr, I-laack received his BS. at Stout Institute. William A. Shuey, BE., Northern Illi- nois State Teachers College, instructs in wood working and mechanical drawing. In addition he helps coach the heavy- weight football team and is a co-sponsor ot the I.ettermen's Club. Robert V, Richert, BS., Stout Institute, serves as coach ot the lightweight basket- ball team as well as teaching classes in metal shop. Under his direction the championship ot the West Suburban Conference came to RIVERSIDE-BROOIQ FIELD this year,