Macomb High School - Spiderweb Yearbook (Macomb, IL)

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Macomis Forensic Society Sub-Deb Club Bible Club

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THE MAHISCUL NEWS The Mahiscu! News has been in existence five years, having been started in the tall of 1934. At first it was an extra-curricular activity, but for the past three years it has been written by the members of the Journalism class who receive credit for their work. The staff for 1938-1939 is as follows: Editor....................Ada Murphy Column Editor.................Miriam Bottorff Sports Editor....................Jim Amerine Art Editor....................Robert Hartley [Don Horine Juanita Gloyd Reporters.....I Annabel Hartley Mary L. Noel Bill Gillidette [Peggy Anne Graham SENIOR CLASS PLAY Humor Editor.............Shirley Walker Feature Editor................Lois Goin Staff Adviser...............Miss Morris Publication Adviser......Miss Churchill [Eloise Brown ! Bertha Bennett Publication Staff.... iMary Robinson Marjorie Marlow Elsie Radcliff [Maxine Livingston The Senior play, The Whole Town's Talking, was presented cn Friday, Ccto ber 28, with the following cast: Henry Simmons............Glen Franks Harriet Simmons................Betty Rush Ethel Simmons.......Catherine Wright Chester Binney..................Dick Smith Letty Lythe.....................Mary Campbell Donald Swift.....................Bob Yeast Roger Shields...............Clifford Webb Lila Wilson.................Margaret Norman Sally Otis............Virginia Icenogle Annie.............Alice Louise Simpson Sadie Bloom............... LeAnn Ziener Taxi-Driver...............Wilfred Moore (Dorothy Mahe Dorothy Kimmel Zelma Willey Elsie Radcliffe JUNIOR CLASS PLAY The Poor Nut,” the Junior Class play, was presented on Friday, April 6, with the following cast: Colonel Small....................Bob Murphy Marjorie..............Miriam Bottorff John Miller....................Bill Helm Spike Hoyt............Bill Chapman Hub.......................Frederick Purdum Magpie....................Bland Burg Coach.........................Ervin Hall Wallie..................Pat McHatton Professor.................Eldon Rigg Doc..............................Don Horine A Freshman.....................Wayne Moore I Jim Amerine Lyle Swigart Everett Hudson Charles McClelland THE HANDICRAFT CLUB The Handicraft was organized in September of 1937 under the sponsorship of Mr. Jack, head of the Industrial Arts department. The officers for this year are Alan Walker, pres.; Harlan Lefler, vice-pres.; and Donald Nichols, secy.-treas. The purpose of the club is to provide an opportunity for boys who cannot take manual training to learn something about it. They are taught to use the different hand tools in the shop as well as the machines. There is a limited membership of thirty which includes all classes. Applications for membership are welcomed and considered according to the applicant's ability and desire to work.

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 MACOMIS FORENSIC SOCIETY The purpose of the Macomis Forensic Society is to promote skill in debate, public speaking, and dramatics among the students of Macomb High School. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Johnston, the club has grown during the last year to be the largest in school. It meets every Tuesday night, at which time a program is usually presented by members of the club. The officers of the M.F.S. are as follows: President..................Betty Rush Secretary-Treas.. . Margaret Norman Vice-President.......Anne Eddington Program Chairma. . . Peggy Graham G'• A. A. G.A.A., the Girls' Athletic Association, is one of the oldest organizations in Macomb High. It is open to all girls and provides means by which the girls may earn awards. The purpose of the club is to provide opportunity for participation in athletics to any girl who is interested. This year the club sponsored an all-school dance, a carnival, and a banguet which was held at the Lamoine Hotel. Miss Mears is the sponsor. The officers for this year are: President..............Rose Helms Secretary...............Jean Ziener Vice-President......Elsie Radcliff Treasurer.........Marjorie Marlow THE SUB-DEB CLUB The Sub-Deb club, organized in 1935, has carried on its work much the same as in previous years. The club sponsored a Christmas dance and a spring dance, at the latter of which Miss Doris Walker was crowned gueen. Her attendants were Miss Irene Delbridge, Miss Alice Louise Simpson, Miss Mary Campbell, and Miss Dorothy Kimmel. The club has sponsored other social affairs as well as a benefit movie and a bridge-benefit to raise funds for the activities. City advisers this year were Mrs. Wallace Walker, Mrs. Loren Taylor, and Mrs. Harold Wilson. Faculty advisers were Miss Sara Catherine Eastman and Miss Vera Gene Morris. The officers were: President...........Mary Campbell Secretary............. Betty Rush Vice-President.....Miriam Bottorff Treasurer.........Dorothy Kimmel THE BIBLE CLUB The Bible Club was organized late last year with only a few taking part. This year, after getting off to a good start, it has grown considerably. If it continues to progress next year it should be one of the outstanding clubs in school. The purpose of the club is not to attempt to convince anyone of any particular creed, but to learn more about the Bible. Every member is urged to take part in the round-table discussion on Bible topics. During the previous year the club has entertained various speakers and discussed some very interesting guestions. Two programs of sacred music also helped to make up the program. Several parties were enjoyed. Mr. Wilson sponsors the club. The officers are as follows: President.............John Mercer Vice-President........Garnet Lefler Secretary-Treasurer.....Georgia Ann Stookey r. n O'. M23) -