Woodruff High School - Talisman Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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The trigonometry class, a section of the math department, under the direction of Mr. Landis, likes to get into the out-of- doors and survey. General math, introductory, advanced, and colleve algebra, plane and solid geometry complete this de- partment. ROBERT O. BURT, A.B., A.M. Economics, Salesmanship, Ad- vertising . . . Adviser of OB- SERVER, medal deserver. T. C. COLGAN, B.S. Business Training . . . He represents ability, competency, and more fun. THOMAS E, CORRELL, B.S. Hygiene, Physical Training, Di- rector of Athletics . . . His sincerity inspires fair play. M A R I A CROWLEY, A.B. English . . . Her sense of humor relieves t e di u m and makes for cooperation. W. G. CARLIN, B.S. Solid Geometry, P l a n e Geometry, General Mathematics, College Algebra . . . His willing assist- ance is excelled only by his active leadership. ORVILLE W. CONNETT, B.S. Metalwork, Safety Driving . . . Unassuming a ri d dependable. What more need be said? FLORENCE I. COURT- RIGHT, A.B. Shorthand, Typ- ing . . . Endowed with re- sourcefulness, she sets a high goal and attains it. VIRGINIA DUFFY, B.S. Assis- tant to the Principal . . . So charming and gay, she's with us to stay-we hope! U. S. history classes, taught by Mr. Dunlop, head of the social science department, learn all about the United States and its growth and development. Also under this department are civics, economics, commercial law, and social problems

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HAZEL E. AITCHISON, B.S. Clothing . . . Willingly puts in overtime helping us make uni- que creations. JULIA BEOLETTO, A.B. Choral Department . . . Her vitality produces response. V E R N A M. BLACKBURN, A.B., A.M. Mathematics . . . Her quiet efficiency brings laud- able results. MIRIAM ELLEN BROD- BECK, A.B. English . . . Her charming reserve adds to her distinction. Service class gives our girls much practical experience in stenography. It is a section of the commercial department, which also includes business training, bookkeeping, shorthand, typing, and secretarial practice. The speech class, a section of the English department de veloped many Fine orators under the able direction of Miss Berman, the head of the department. Journalism is another important division of this department. ARTHUR H. ARMITAGE, B,S. Industrial Drawing, Metal- work, Woodwork . . . It doesn't take long to see the re- sults of his energy. BERTHA B E R M A N, A.B. Head ol English Department, English, Speech, Latin . . . As vivid in reality as she teaches others to be on the stage. ARTHUR K. BRANHAM, B.S., A.M. Industrial Mathe- matics, Building Mathematics, Machine Mathematics . . . A lively mind coupled with a cheerful disposition. MELVIN H. BRYE, B.S. Me- chanical Drawing . . . Thought- ful, quiet, and very capable.

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JOHN DUNLOP, JR. A.B., A.M. Head of Social Science Department, Social Science, Business Training . . . Never a dull moment. Progressive and fair. EDNA MAE EICHENLAUB, B.S. Assistant to the Principal . . . When things are in a hub- bub, her jollity helps her come through. ROY ARTHUR GUMMER- SON, B.S. Bookkeeping . . . He communicates knowledge in a lively manner. WILLIS O. HARMS, B.S., M.S. Machine Drawing, Mechanical Drawing, Electrical Drawing . . . The salt of the earth with a sprinkle of pepper. Every day is a new thrill to the boys in the electric shop as Mr. Waugh, head of the industrial department, gives in- structions for an efficiency test on a generator. Metal work, wood work, and printing, with special classes in vocational mathematics and related drawing, round out a complete in- dustrial course. 16 boys. A room doesn't look the same after the home management class gets finished with it. This class is under the direction of Miss Laura Hedstrom, head of the department. This depart- ment also includes clothing, foods, and home economics for J. BYRON DURHAM, B,S. Woodwork . . . Continual saw- ing and buzzing cannot disturb his composure. ERMA I. EMERSON, Accom- panist . . . She's more than an accompanistg her music in- spires. JONAS C. HALL, AB., A.M. Biology, English . . . His understanding of youth leads to cooperation. GLADYS M. HEDSTROM, A.B. French, English . . . Works up enthusiasm and in- stills it in others.