Rochelle Township High School - Tatler Yearbook (Rochelle, IL)

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Teachers Encourage Science Miss Welch . . . Sewing, canning, fur- nishing a house, and even doing a washing become simple and enjoyable tasks when Miss Welch guides the home economics girls in tasting samples of food prepared by home ec girls. Miss Howell . . . uagsldkfjghv-even the advanced commercial students use this warm-up drill for typing. Under Miss How- ell the students learn the fundamentals and more intricate problems of typing, short- hand, and bookkeeping. Future carpenters finish cabinets in shop class. Mr. Weliner . . . Agriculture is a science necessary to everyday living which Mr. Weliner relates as simply and as thoroughly as possible. Field expeditions and contest judging give the boys practical experience which their teacher enjoys as much as the boys do. Mr. XVehner also conducts Veteran Training Classes for the young men of the community and gives invaluable aid to the farmers of the surrounding territory by demonstrations and farm meetings. Mr. Skoglund . . . With his friendly smile and his demands for accuracy, Mr. Skog- lund has made the mysteries of mechanical and industrial drawings, blue-print reading, and general .shop work unfold before the eyes of the green freshmen, and experienc- ed sophomores-even the mighty juniors and seniors are., still awed by Mr. Skoglundls knowledge of industrial arts. Miss Michels . . . During the second se- mester Miss Michels took Mr. Roe's place in the algebra and math classes. and Practical Arts NVELCI-I, BARBARA 1'IIlIIIL' Erozlmzlirzt Northern Illinois State Teachers College, B. S.: University of XY'isconsin I-IOXVELI., DORIS C0n1mr'l'r'z' Illinois State Normal University, B. Ed.g Northwestern University: University of Illinois sf' Miss Welcli demonstrates that Washing can be fun. XVEHNER, KEITH Vofuliomzl Agrirzlllrrri' University of Illinois, B. S., Iowa State College SKOGLUND, LEONARD lmluxlrirll Arlx Northern Illinois State Teachers' College B.E.g University of Minnesota Page Eleven

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y Careful Planning and Directing, Qur HELMS, WILLIAM NELSON, COUIKTENAY Biology Sl'il'llL'L', Mrllfarflznlfirs Wfestern Illinois State Michigan State Colleve Teachers College, B. E.g B. S., Northern Illinois I University of Wisconsii1 State Teachers College. By the expressions on these soph's faces, math tests aren't too easy. HILLS, C. A. MHfl7FllIdfll'X University of Wisconsin Ph. B.g University of Iowa, M. A. ASCHERMANN, V. Social Studies Charleston Eastern Ill. College, B. Edg University of Ill., M, A. ROE, STANLEY llI!Ifl7l'l1IIIffl'5, Sviellce Northern Illinois State Teachers College, B. E. University of Minnesotag University of Illinois. Page Ten Mr. Helms . . . According to Mr. Helms, every student should know something about the animal and plant kingdoms. One way to acquire this knowledge is to attend his biology classes. With his skillful leadership and amusing anecdotes, the eves and ears of the students are opened to their everyday surroundings. Mr. Nelson . . . Witli test tubes and Bun- sen burners to aid him, Mr. Nelson smiling- ly leads chemistry students through a year of glorious adventures, while laying foun- dations for those who hope to travel further into the realm of chemistry. Scientific freshmen inspect complicated lighting equipment. Mr. Hills . . . Leading a group of the more mathematically-minded juniors and seniors through the puzzling problems of algebra and solid geometry only adds to the work of our superintendent. However, this cloes not hinder his capable guiding of our efficiently operated school or his taking time out for individual student problems. Miss Aschermann . . . New to us this year, Miss Aschermann introduced the jun- iors to the past history of our country, and through civics prepared the seniors to be good citizens by teaching them the funda- mentals of voting and the operation of our city, state, and federal forms of govern- ment. Mr. Roe . . . At the beginning of the second semester he switched from math to the teaching the mysteries of science and the importance of physics to an enthusiastic group of freshmen and senior students.

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Both Physical and Cultural Training Are HAPPE, ALMA English, Malbmilziiifs North Central College, A. B., University of XVisconsin, M. A. GREENAWALT, MARY English, Library Manchester College, A. B., University of Wisconsin OLSON, ZORABEL Speech Lawrence College, B. A., University of XVisconsing Wiscoiisin Conservatory of Music and Radio Boys develop their muscles on the parallel bars. JOHNSON,MARGARET ELLIS, CHESTER Physical Emi., Coaching Physical Ed., Science University of Michigan, Carthage College, B. A.3 B. S., Bradley University, University of Wisconsin, University of Wisconsing M. S., University of Colorado State College Colorado of Education Page Twci we Miss Happe. . . NVhat is the meaning of 'criterion', Miss Happe?', One of her chief aims in teaching English is to help her stu- dents acquire a large vocabulary. No less are her aims to give her students a thorough knowledge of the basic principles of the English language and a true appreciation of American literature. Miss Greenawalt . . . Always ready with fl cheerful smile, Miss Greenawalt patiently answers the many questions of her English students, and at the same time runs the school library smoothly and efhciently. Mrs. Olson . . . Quiet Backstage! is the motto Mrs. Olson instills in her dramatic students. Besides spending her spare hours directing the plays that the community and school so enjoy, Mrs, Olson develops self- confidence in her speech students through readings, debates, pantomimes, and speeches. Miss Johnson . . . In her gym classes, Miss Johnson strives not only for perfection in such activities as basketball, volleyball, and archery, but also for the fair play and good sportsmanship that are so essential in every- day living. ' Mr. Ellis . . . A great deal of the credit for our well-rounded physical education program is due to the efforts of Mr. Ellis. All students receive instruction in safety, driver training, first aid, and problems of marriage. In addition Mr. Ellis finds time to coach successful football, basketball, and track squads.