Macomb High School - Spiderweb Yearbook (Macomb, IL)

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ALEXANDER, ROBERT THOMAS- Familiarly known as Alex . Adds a spark of humor to his classes with his ever-present jokes. Mathematics teacher and assistant coach. Advanced education received at Western Illinois State Teachers College and Missouri University. Became a father this year. BAXTER, MARY ELEANOR- Ioined the faculty this year. Received her B. A. at the College of St. Theresa in Minnesota, where she majored in Spanish and history. Music and dancing are two of her favorite pastimes. BRADSHAW, ELSIE- Would like to collect miniaturesg likes cartoons and photography. Our good-natured teacher of biology. Received her B. E. at Western Illinois State Teachers College, her M. A. at the University of Michigan, and her A. B. at Adrian College. Dislikes students who constantly ask unnecessary guestions. CAMPBELL, RUTH S.- Has traveled in Europe and hopes to continue her journeys. Likes to read. An able mathematics teacher. Earned her Rh. B. from the University of Chicago and her M. A. trom the University of Illinois. CHURCHILL, EDIIH- Anxiously follows the adventures of Dick Tracy. Teaches cornmercial work. Received her B. E. at Western Illinois State Teachers College and her M. S. at Colorado State College. Has done Work at the University of Iowa. DAMERON, ARTHUR- Received his B. E. at Carbondale, Illinois. Has had ten year's teaching experience plus three years as Aviation Metal work instructor in the U. S. N. Teaches woodworking and mechanical drawing. At present, he is looking for a nice four-room apartment. DECKER, RALPH- Likes golf, bowling, and ping-pong. Taught for fifteen years at Lakewood, Ohio, a suburb of Cleve- land. Has gone to Knox, Carthage College, and re- ceived his B. S. and M. A. at the University of Illinois. Teaches chemistry, physics, and general science. DeRAUW, MARIE- Graduated from Western Illinois State Teachers Ccllege where she earned her B. E. in education. Hes done a lot of traveling, and is especially interested ir political science, with home making and music her second choices. Teaches Latin and social sciences. GRAHAM, BURDETTE- Famous tor his unigue style of strumming a guitar. Sponsor of I-'. F. A. and teaches vocational agricul- ture. Cfreets students with a smile. Received his B. E. at Western Illinois State Teachers College and his M. E. at the University of Missouri. HASELTIINE, MARTIN- Returned to M. H. S. after four years absence, during which he served in the Army as a Captain and physical instructor for cadets and convalescent patients. Did undergraduate work at Southwestern Missouri State Teachers College, and got his Master's degree at the University of Missouri. Teaches trigonometry, economics, and physical training.

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I XX v -lx i fi x x Y X Z' If Education is of paramount importance. As former students return from service in distant lands they bring this messa X l with them. lt was essential in wi ' gt--. the War and is even more essential in gaining and maintaining a permanent peace. Students have a great responsiblility. They have a duty not only to themselves but to their homes, to their community, and to their country. lt is an obligation of each one to take advantage of every educational opportunity in order that he may become a good citizen of the World and fulfill his duties to it. A. C. DRUMMOND Principal of Macomb High In this atomic age education has be- come more important than ever before. lf we are to have a peaceful world we must have a World of educated indi- viduals. People all over the World must be Willing and able to subordinate greed and selfishness to the Christian ideal of service. Each individual must realize his responsibility to others re- gardless of race, creed or color. ,-If we can develop in people a love of human beings, a love of excellence, a professional belief in the worth of effort, and an abiding faith in the democratic approach to truth and beauty, then and only then can We hope for a lasting peace. lf we have sown the seed whereby these principles may grow and develop in you, the seniors of Macomb High School, then we can count our work well done. P. F. SHAFER. Sup't of Public Schools FN JJ J

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HOLDREGE, HARRIET- Hails from the wild, wooly state of Wyoming. Obtained her B. A. at Mac Murray College and attended the University ot Colorado. Sponsors Ir. Sub-Deb, and teaches history and international re- lations. Enjoys swimming, dancing, horseback riding, and music. Admires M. H. S.'s school spirit. HOYLE, ORVILLE CIACKJ Devoted to his children. Likes hunting and fishing. Is assistant coach and Dean ot Boys. Earned his B. E. at Western Illinois State Teachers College and did further work at the University of Indiana. IACK, MATTHEW- Has always liked to teach young people, and has an admirable record of thirty-seven years teaching experience. Teaches manual arts. Received his B. S. from Stout Institute and graduated from Illinois State Normal and Bradley Polytechnic Institute. Retired at the close of tirst semester. MRS. IUSTUS, ALMA- Likes all sports especially bowling. Teaches girls' physical education and has tull charge ot the library. Graduate of Western Illinois State Teachers College where she earned her B. E. degree. KILPATRICK, IULIA- Has charge of the home-economics department. Enjoys reading and all kinds ot handicraft. Taught tive years in Missouri and was County Extension Home Economist in Iowa. Earned her B. S. at the Uni- versity of Missouri and M. S. at Iowa State. LEIGHTY, MABEL- Interested in music, reading, and dancing. Taught two years at Alexis Community High School. Teaches commerce. Graduate of M. I-I. S. and Western Illinois State Teachers College. MIKITA, ANDREW- Enjoys bowling and fishing. Has had much musical experience being the former Head ot the Music De- partment at Arkansas State Teachers College and Band Director at Wentworth Military Academy. Earned a B. S. from Indiana University and an M. S. in music education at the University of Illinois. MORRIS, VERA GENE- Can drive and dexterously crank a tractor when shortage ot farm help created by war demands it. Sponsor of this year's Spider Web, and teacher ot junior and senior English. Received her Ph. B. at the University of Chicago and her M.A. at the University ot Colorado. PATRICK, DORIS- Our much-admired teacher of English and director of Thespian and both class plays. Enjoys sewing, traveling, and reading. Acquired her B. A. at Univer- sity of Iowa and her M. A. at Northwestern University. RUGGLES, KATHRYN- Thinks we have a pretty good school. Teaches English and world history. Received her B. A. at Carthage College. Taught at Dallas City and was physical education instructor at Galva.