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

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Our Knvwlcdgc af Science and Hu! um! Arts Miss Wolf. Every other Friday when the Ro-To-Hi-Life comes out, we thank Miss Wolf who makes it possible for us to keep up with the latest school news. In her English I classes, she introduces the freshmen to the mysteries of diagraming and punctuation. She helps many a freshman get over the feeling of being new during the first few weeks. Mr. Gieske. As musical director of R. T. H. S., Mr. Gieske leads the students in the paths of song. He has opened the door to Music Appreciation to many by his teaching and directing. It is largely through his efforts that the band is able to have new uniforms this year, As a side line he takes colored slides. Miss Leffingwell. Entiende espanol, usted? Do you understand Spanish? Miss Lefiingwell teaches this romance language. Spanish, English, and Latin help keep her busy. When the day is through, she is not sure which language is which, but she still knows how to ask for a cup of coffee. Anyway, a student of Miss Leff- ingwell's is always able to say Yo amo te . Mr. Posorskc. This is Mr. Posorske's first year here. It is his job to instruct the freshmen in the mysteries of algebra I and math. If the weather is ever discussed with Mr. Posorske, it will be no idle subject, for he was a weather man in the Air Force during the war. This year he helped Mr. Skoglund coach the light- weight football team. POSORSKE, WILLIAINI Mathematics University of Wisconsing Illinois State Normal University, M. S. ROE, LOIS Ar! Northern Illinois State Teachers College, B. E. University of Wisconsin University of Illinois, University of Indiana. WOLF, DORTHEA English, Iournalism Illinois State Normal University, B. Ed.: University of Illinois, A.M.q Northwestern University GIESKE, WILLARD LEFFINGWELL, G. Music Latin, Spanish, English Northern Illinois State Beloit College, B. A., Teachers College, B. Ed.: University of Wisconsin, Ph. M., University of Colorado. University of Wisconsin, . Ph. M.g University of Colorado. l Page El even Miss LefIingwell's classes display their Spanish valentines. Our ambitious young artists. Mrs. Roe. Teaching an art class is fun, says Mrs. Roe, who is teaching the first art class the school has had in several years. Her work in encouraging the students to express themselves in paint, pastels, and oil has uncov- ered considerable art talent. Mrs. Roe, herself, specializes in water colors.

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5if,vc'rf Direcfiaa by Oar Crashers Increases HILLS, C. A. ASCHERMANN, V. ROE, STANLEY Superi11tende11t Social Studie: Mathematics, Science University of Wisconsin, Charleston Eastern Illinois Northern Illinois State Ph. B.g University of Iowa, College, B. Ed.: Teachers College, B. 12.3 M. A., University of California. Mr. Roe gives a demonstration on water softeners to the general science class. Mr. Helms hands out report cards to his advisory group. Mr. Helms. Biology can be interesting, so 'Mr. Helms says. Why, anyone can tell a fish from a bird, but did you know that they were both Chordates? Mr. Helms also shows the tennis team how to return the ball with the Hnesse of Don Budge, hoping that someday one of his players will be another Don Budge. University of Illinois, M. A. University of Minnesota, University of Illinois. Page Ten Mr. Hills. In the past Mr. Hills taught advanced math. This year he gave this job to Mr. Roe and has devoted his time to the super- vising of the school. Miss Ascbermann. As sponsor of the sopho- more class, Miss Aschermann guides these innocents through the paths of darknessf' XVith the aid of Magruder she taught the wayward seniors the mysteries of civics. The juniors learned that history can be beautiful, if it is of our country. During the second sem-- ester a course in Sociology was taught for the seniors. This course dealt with improving per- sonalities. fyzv 4, Mr. Roc. Some people believe thirteen is unlucky, but not Mr. Roe. In spite of the fact that there were thirteen seniors in his physics ciass he did not run in the face of danger. As advisor on the Tatler staff, it was his job to wield the black whip over the poor staff members. Without him the book would never have been completed. The Shutterbug Club is sponsored by Mr. Roe and several members have taken pictures for the Tatler. Mr. Nelson. Beakerbreakers, golf, chemis- try, general science, and geometry-all these bring this teacher in Contact with the students. Whether he is showing the chemistry students how not to blow up the school or playing base- ball at the Beakerbreaker's picnic, he is always friendly and cheerful. In the spring he coaches the Hub golf team. NELSON, COURTENAY Science, Mathematics Michigan State College, B. S., Northern Illinois State Teachers College: Iowa State. HELMS, WILLIAM Biology, General Science Western Illinois State Teachers College, B. E.: University of Wisconsing University of Minnesota

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Our Qufure Sueeess Requires Study WELCH, BARBARA Home Economies Northern Illinois State Teachers College, B.S.g University of Wisconsin. HOWELL, DORIS Commerce Illinois State Normal University, B. Ed., Northwestern University, M. A., University of Illinois. Miss Welch. This year for the first time, a class in Home Economics III was offered. Miss Welch derived so much pleasure from teaching this class that she is going to make homemaking a permanent job. She teaches the girls the fine arts of cooking, sewing, and home- making. Besides her classes she sponsors the F. H. A. F. F. A. boys receive awards from Mr. Wehner. Future homemakers begin sewing lessons. X . l Miss Howell. Teaching the students of R. T. H. S. 0 type is a nerve-racking job, but Miss Howell seems to have nerves of steel. Some of the shorthand that is handed in looks as if it were written with a short hand. But the students finally learn to please Mr. Gregg. She also sponsors the senior class and conducts an adult class in oflice practice. Mr. Sfeoglzmd. With his slow dratvling talk and easy ways, Mr. Skoglund has won the admiration of all the girls-and boys. Although teaching Industrial Arts to the freshmen is exasperating at times, Skogie stands up under it and still Hnds time to coach the lightweight athletics. MT.IVEl9710T. Mr.Wehner teaches the boys of R. T. H. S. modern methods of farming. He also teaches a Veteran,s Class one night a week the year around and a Farmer's Evening School one night a week in ten week series. He and Mr. Lowe sponsor the F. F. A. His ehiorts have helped make the school a vital part of the commun- ity. Mr. Lowe. New to R. T. H. S. this year, Mr. Lowe served as assistant Agriculture teacher while working to obtain his Masters Degree from the University of Illinois. Besides teaching ag classes, Mr. Lowe sponsored the Freshman Chapter of the F. F. A. In co-operation with Mr. Roe, he sponsored the chess and ping-pong tournaments which were played during the noon-hour. SKOGLUND, LEONARD Industrial Arlx Northern Illinois State Teachers College, B. E.g University of Minnesotag Stout Institute, Menominie, XY'isconsin. A' XYVEHNER, KEITH Vocaliomzl Agriruliure University of Illinois, B. S., Iowa State College. LOWE, RICHARD Vocational Agriculture University of Illinois, B. S. , Page Twelve