Westville High School - Janus Yearbook (Westville, IL)

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The 1985-86 Janus Staff is dedicating this years yearbook to Mr. Vilk our principal here at W.H.S. Mr. Vilk has been in the school district for 35 years. He graduated from Illinois College in 1951. After he graduated he came to Westville and taught at Central Jr. High School in Westville for 2 years before coming to the High School. Mr. Vilk said he got into teaching and coaching mainly because of athletics. Mr. Vilk had been a coach for two years at Central Jr. High School, ten years as head basketball coach, and five years head football coach here at W.H.S. Mr. Vilk feels that the greatest changes that he has seen in Westville Schools over the years is the change of attitudes and responsibilities of the students. When asked w hat he felt was one of his greatest accomplishments Mr. V'ilk said that he has helped, in some way with students to accomplish their goals. Mr. Vilk also feels that his greatest challenge, that he has faced as a principal is like being in the middle of a tug of war, and trying to make both sides come out ahead. As a principal Mr. V’ilk acts as an advocate for parents, students, teachers, and the administration, getting all sides to agree mutually and reach an understanding. Mr. Vilk’s secret for getting along with people, is being a good listener and being himself. Mr. Vilk taught and coached a few members of our faculty, among these are Mrs. Anna Hill and Mr. Jack Hardy. Mr. Hardy commented on Mr. Vilk as being one of the most dedicated teachers and administrator that the Westville School system has employed. He was also a dedicated coach in his earlier years at Westville. and will always be remembered by his former athletes. Mr. Hardy feels that Mr. Vilk s philosophy is and always has been the individual needs of the students. Mr. Vilk also coached and taught Mr. Tovey, who has been a teacher here at W'.H.S. since 1978 and is still teaching here. He says that the dedication that Mr. Vilk has displayed towards the young people of Westville is second to none. He is truly a credit to his profession. Among the others he has taught and coached is Mr. Watson, our former assistant principal for 5 years, who comments that Mr. Vilk is a very kind and considerate man dedicated to his profession. “I never heard him downgrade or criticize any of his teachers or faculty ’. The Janus Staff has greatly appreciated his contributions over the years. W e congratulate Mr. Vilk on his years of dedication and service to this school district.

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