Macomb High School - Spiderweb Yearbook (Macomb, IL)

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History of the Class of '44 Away back in the year of 1940, the graduating class of '44 was born to the proud parents, Macomb High School. From the very beginning this class showed signs of being a healthy, well-behaved group of boys and girls. The girls immediately stiiited making places for themselves in the social world and the boys became star at etes. By the time the class reached its third year it had diminished in size from one- hundred and twelve to seventy-seven. The officers chosen to watch over the growth and welfare of the class were as follows: lack Monger, President, Bob Pendell, Vice-President, Virginia Mullen, Secretary, Bill Gaffey, Treasurer. The lunior Class presented lune Mad to a filled auditorium in '42. It was a decided hit with everyone. The Junior Prom was the outstanding feature of the year. The luniors were in charge and the success of this gala affair added to their reputation of being capable managers. The ballroom was beautifully decorated and the girls in their colorful formals added much to the success for the evening. The officers chosen to lead the Senior Class of '44 were as follows: Bob Ring .............. President Marilyn Dunsworth. . . Secretary Foster Smith ...... Vice-President Virginia Mullen ....... Treasurer The Senior Class didn't look much like the beginning Freshman Class. Many of the boys had gone to fight for their country. Among these are: Bill Gaffey, Air Service, lim Harding, U. S. Navy, Bob Pendell, U. S. Marines, Irwin Foster, U. S. Navy, Bernard Lewis, U. S. Army, Marvin Elliott, Marines, Don Sweeney, Marines, Dean Ward, U. S. Army, Billy Cobb, U. S. Navy, Norman Heaton, Navy Seebee. Our Senior Class has had two queens and kings chosen from it this year. Marilyn Dunsworth and Eugene Cathers reigned at Homecoming, Virginia Mullen and lack Blevins reigned at the Valentine Dance. Rita Arnold, a very friendly and outstanding leader in school, was chosen as the recipient of the D. A. R. award. The Senior Class Play was a hit this year. It was the first mystery that has been produced in M. H. S. with a good record. It was presented to a large audience. Our basketball team, composed of mostly seniors, comferred a great honor upon the school this year. They won first place in the County Tournament and presented M. H. S. with a beautiful trophy. . This was the first one since 1934. A sad note was struck this year with the coming of the prom and its gay festivities. We suddenly realized that it was the last. Anyway the Iuniors gave a wonderful evening to remember. n Commencement and Baccalaureate! How grown up we all felt in our caps and gowns. Yes, Macomb High School has a right to feel proud of the class of '44. The class has accomplished a great many things and as the individual members go out from the halls of M. H. S. into the business and social world, they will continue to do worthwhile things. Page 12

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CARLSON, F RANCES-A registered nurse . . . Received her training at Lutheran Hospital in Moline, Illinois, Studied public health nursing at University of Minnesota . . . Came to Macomb from Galesburg, Illinois. MILLER, GRACE-Public Relations otti. cer . . . Attended three years at W. l. S. T. C .... Taught in Kewanee -and also rural schools in McDonough County. The Czmsztodliazns Did you ever see a man and a mop coming down the hall on first floor at a brisk speed? Ten to one it was Charley Hainline. He is our number one man on that floor. Our number one man on floor number two is Pete Larner. He keeps it as bright as an evening star. Last but tar from least is our sub-zero man, Mr. Wes- terhold. It's his job to ,feed that hungry monster ot a furnace all winter. He checks thermometers as carefully as a doctor. A great deal of credit must go to these men. Page 1 1

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X V Fy- V -f 'i'? R I X4 W x SENIORS CLASS OFFICERS President ,....................,.. Bob Ring Vice-Presiden t .... .......... F oster Smith Secretory ....... .... M arilyn Dunsworth Treasurer ...... ..... V irginia Mullen Page