Kewanee High School - Kewanite Yearbook (Kewanee, IL)

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FA C U LTY Charles Bruner, R. M. Robinson, Ross Anderson, Margaret Azoltine, Eva Berg W. G. Brown, Marguerite Dalziel, Louise Ewan, Miriam Fleming, Dorothy Gibson Leo Graham, Doruthy Harrod, Frances Horler, Elsie Kimmell, Ruth Knapp Galen Landis, Letha Larson, Helen Loeb, Harriet McCarthy, Paul MuMnrris Norma Miller, Louise Murphy, Redeene Nobiling, E. C. Peterson, Garrah Rive Alice Savage,Genevieve Saygh, Lee Stabnow, E. E. Stevens, Irma Stewart W. J. Stronks, Gilbert Veach, Fred Waterman, Anna Weimer, Adela Wcsebaum 13

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The Faculty Charles Bruner graduated from Indiana Uni- versity in 1907. He received his M.A. degree ln 1913 from Indiana, and worked for a Ph.D. at Columbia University and University of Chicago. Mr. Bruner has experienced thirty years of school service. R. M. Robinson has served nine years as principal of Kewanee High School. Mr. Rob- inson received a B.S. degree at Beloit and a M.A. degree at Minnesota State Teachers Col- lege. He has also done graduate study at the University of Wisconsin. Principal Robinson serves as advisor to the Student Council and the Hi-Y. Ross Anderson, head of the physical educa- tion department recelved his B.A. at Illinois Wesleyan University and his M.S. at the Uni- versity of Wisconsin. Margaret Azeltlne was graduated with a B.S. in commercial education from Iowa State Teachers College at Cedar Falls, Iowa. She is a member of the commercial department. Eva Berg, another member of the commer- cial department, received her education and B.E. degree at the Illinois State Normal University. She ls co-advisor to the Shorthand Club. W. G. Brown, head of the music depart- ment, received his B.M.E. degree at Illinois Wesleyan University. Mr. Brown left Kewanee for a position in Peoria at mid-year, leaving the musical department in the hands of Alden Trlckey. Marguerite Dalziel replaced Miss Mihalik as the girl's atheltlc instructor, capably taking over the athletic department. She received her B.A. degree at Grinnell College. Miss Dalziel is supervisor of the G.A.A. Louise Ewan is a member ot' both the science and English departments. She received her B.A. degree at DePauw University and her M.S. degree at Iowa State College at Ames, Iowa. Miriam Fleming, instructor in the science department, is a graduate of Carthage College, receiving her B.A. from that institution. Miss Fleming serves as advisor to the Freshman class. Dorothy Gibson is the head of the art de- partment. She has received her education at various schools, including the Chicago Academy of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, her B.S. degree from Bradley Polytechnical Institute and in addition, has taken graduate study at the University of Wisconsin. Miss Gibson is art ad- gllsotr for the 1938 Kewanite and also the Art u . Leo Graham, coach of our famous debate teams, teaches history and economics as well as speech. Mr. Graham received both his B.A. and M.S. at the University of Illinois. Dorothy Harrod is the Latin teacher in the foreign languages department. Miss Harrod received her B.A. degree from Knox College. She serves as advisor to the Girls' Conference League. Frances Horler is an instructor in the Eng- llsh department. Miss Horler received her B.A. from the University of Iowa, and has taken graduate work at the University of Colorado. She is Junior class advisor. Elsle Klmmell received her B.A. in mathe- matics at the University of Wisconsin and has also studied at Beloit College. Ruth Knapp is a member of the English de- partment. Miss Knapp received her B. A. de- gree from Iowa Wesleyan College. Galen Landls is a teacher of industrial arts, as well as assistant to Coach Anderson. He re- ceived his B.E. degree from the Western Illi- nols State Teachers College and has also re- ceived his Smlth Hughes in building trades. Letha Larson is ln charge of the stock room. Her services are indispensable to the daily life of Kewanee High School. Helen Loeb is a graduate of Northern Illl- nois State Teachers College. Miss Loeb secured her M.A. from Northwestern University and is a new member of the English and speech de- partments. serving as director of dramatics. Another member of the English department is Harrlet McCarthy. She received her B.A. from Mount Holyoke College and her M.A. from Columbia University. Miss McCarthy is advisor to the Senior class. Paul McMorris is another instructor in the industrial arts department. Mr. McMorris has attended several colleges. receiving his B.E. from Eastern Illinois State Teachers College. Norma Miller, Kewanite advisor, is a mem- ber of the English department. From the State University of Iowa, Miss Miller received her B. A. degree. She has had some graduate study at the University of Wisconsin. Another instructor in commercial courses is Louise Murphy, who graduated from Western Illinois State Teachers College where she re- ceived her B.E. degree. Miss Murphy is co-ad- vlsor to the Shorthand Club and also the advisor of the Sophomore class. Fledeene Noblllng ls a member of the for- eign languages department. Her B.A. degree was obtained at Vanderbilt University and she has taken graduate study at the University of Wisconsin. E. C. Peterson ls a member of the indus- trial arts department of both Junior and Senior High schools. He received his B.A. degree at Northern Illinois State Teachers College at De- Kalb. Garrah Rice received her B.S. degree at the University of Illinois. Miss Rice is an instruc- tor in home economics. u Alice Savage, an instructor in biology. re- ceived both her B.A. and her M.A. degrees at the University of Illinois and has also taken a year of graduate study at the University of Wisconsin. The Nature Club is under the super- vision of Miss Savage. Genevieve Saygh is employed in the princi- pal's office. She also serves as advisor to the Tri-Y. ' Lee Stabenow is a member of both the so- cial science and speech departments. Mr., Stabenow received his B.E. degree at Illinois State Normal University. Mr. Stabenow is also K advisor. E. E. Stevens graduated from Illinois Col- lege with a B.A. degree and has taken gradu- ate work at Cornell University and the Univer- sity of Illinois. Mr. Stevens teaches science and serves as supervisor of the Kandid Kamera Klub. Irma Stewart is an instructor in the his- tory department. She received her B.L. at Monmouth College and her B.S.E. at Northwest- ern University. W. J. Stronks is the head of the commer- cial department and serves as school treasurer. He received his B.A. degree at Hope College and attended Cedar Rapids Business College. He has also taken graduate study at the University of Illinois. Gilbert Veach received his B. E. degree at Illinois State Normal University. Mr. Veach teaches history, craft, and coaches track. The Glee Clubs and A Capella choir are un- der the able direction of Fred Waterman. Mr. Waterman is a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University, from which he received his B.M.E. degree. Anna Welmer is a member of the domestic science and home economics department. Miss Weimer received her B.E. at Western Illinois State Teachers College and has also taken grad- uate study at Bradley Polytechnical Institute, Columbia University, and the University of Chl- cago. Adela Wesebaum, since 1926 has served as secretary both to the Board of Education and to Superintendent Bruner.

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4 x - - xt V , Z 4-L i 5 we Miss McCarthy visor Qs- , Frank Goossens Ad President The Seniors The class of '38 was determined to make a better showing than any pre- vious class and proved it when, as freshmen, they chose these capable officers: president, Frances Kaine, vice president, Margaret Schreiner, treasurer, Jack Murray, secretary, James Saygh, and advisor, Miss Knapp. The first social event experienced by the class of '38 was the Freshman- Senior reception, another responsibil- ity was the traditional homecoming bonfire. Lester and Goossens figured in oratorical contests. Lindholm and Lester participated in debate try- outs. In the field of sports, football numerals were given to Green, Metz, Krumtinger, Kaine, Mikenas, and Gil- fillan. Basketball numerals were awarded to C. Johnson, Kohler, Krumtinger, White, Keane, Metz and Gilfillan. As sophomores, the class chose the following officers: president, Bob Armstrong, vice president, Philip Gil- fillan, secretary, Jack Murray, treas- urer, Billy Welch, and advisor, Miss Fleming. Kaine received a major and Mikenas a minor letter in football, Gilfillan a minor in basketball, and numerals were given to C. Johnson, Brubaker, and Mulligan. In their junior year, Robert Arm- strong was again elected president, Clare Cavell, vice president, John Christian, secretary, Billy Welch, treasurer, and Miss McCarthy, ad- visor. Milich presided as president of the Student Council. Milich and Goos- sens were selected as Kiwanis Club representatives. The Yankee King, was presented as the class play. Edmund Wysowski and Jack Gra- ham were active in golf, and Graham Mulligan in tennis. Football letter- men were: Brubaker, Green, Kaine, Krumtinger, Metz, Billick and Koh- ler. Numerals were awarded to R. Anderson, Cornelious, Empson, and Karau. B. Welch and L. Talbot receiv- ed manager's letters. Gilfillan, C. Johnson, Keane, Krumtinger, and Mulligan received basketball letters. R. Anderson advanced to the Golden Gloves tournament at Davenport. The class of '38 was well represent- ed in the commercial contests. Those participating either in typing, short- hand, or bookkeeping were: S. John- son, Hazelleaf, Mucheikis, Aten, Friedland. Ford, Hagen, Alderman, Quanstrom, Roginski, and Mahaffey. These contenders won high honors in commercial contests. Throughout their four years in Kewanee High, the class of '38 has proved its worth, and their senior year saw the culmination of a period of progress and ambitious efforts. The class elected Frank Goossens, president, Graham Mulligan, vice president, Frances Nelson, secretary, John Christian, treasurer, and Miss McCarthy as advisor. The senior class has endowed Kewanee High School with memories of an efficient group of industrious students.