Woodruff High School - Talisman Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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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.

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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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Tis indeed an interesting world in which we live! The department includes general science, biology, chemistry, phvslcs, and practical science. LAURA HEDSTROM, B.S., M.S. Head ol Home Economics Department, Foods, Home Man- agement . . . Her kindliness overcomes indifference and pro- duces good will. GERTRUDE HESSION, A.B. Shorthand, Typing . . . A smile a day keeps the students com- ing back for more. ANDREW B. HOEFLIN, A.B., AM. Social science T Amiws star in our armament whose light wigsbtifte. .fl J ' X RUTH B. KAPPELER, A.B., Typing, Freshman Chorus, Eng- Iish . . . A petite instructor whose animation helps her get results. CARINA HEINZMAN, B.S. Clothing, Commercial Geogra- phy . . . Her industry influen- ces others. ELEANOR HIATT, A.B. Sec- retary to the Principal . . . If she had 10,000 things to do, she would still be her pleasant self. CARLETON J. JACOBSON, B.S. Printing . . .You enjoy his class and his company, and get something out of both. H. H. LANDIS, B. S., M. S. Head of Mathematics Depart- ment, Algebra . . . His cheer- fulness is infectious. The German class appreciates the chance to listen to their favorite German composers. Other classes in this department are Latin, Spanish, and French.