Macomb High School - Spiderweb Yearbook (Macomb, IL)

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WAGGONER, LOUISE -- Cur efficient Dean of of girls. Gives excellent book reviews. Her poetry classes are always enjoyed by students. Frequently seen driving her Buick. Received her B. L. degree at Northwestern and her M. A. at the University of Michigan and has done grad- uate work at the University of Wisconsin. Teaches English. HOLDEN, WINIFRED - Always available to help in case of accident or sudden illness. A Registered Nurse. Received her training at St. Francis Hospital, Macomb and St. loseph Hospital, Chicago. Went to Public Health School at Uni- versity of Michigan. Staff nurse of McDonough County Health Department. BLACK, MINNIE - Looks forward to vacations so she can pursue her hobbies - cultivating flowers and traveling. Mr. Shafer's efficient secretary is a graduate of M. H. S. herself. Attended Meyers Business College, Bryant Stratton Business College in Chicago and has done further work at Eureka College. BLINES, MRS. IEANNE - Our public relations officer has a full schedule since she also teaches a crippled chi1dren'sfclass. She came to M. H. S. the second semester taking Mrs. Millers place. Collects ceramics the year round and loves to swim inalthe summer. Graduate of I. S. N. U. and has done work at Gem City Business College. PROPERTY MANAGERS Three of the busiest persons around the halls of M. H. S. are the men who are responsible for keeping the heat in and the dust and dirt out. Besides keeping busy wielding a broom, picking up crumpled papers and candy wrappers, and shutting gaping locker doors, these three men are always available to help out when difficulties arise in decorating the gym, or preparing the stage for a play. So, hats off to our property managers, Bill Westerhold, who con- tends with the furnace, and Charley Hainline and George Magraw who push the brooms ! BOARD OF EDUCATION E. Dewey Ewing-President Delmar lewison Dow Harvey Colin I. Robinson Ed Kaelke Will Lady George Needham Harold McLean Grant Shanklin

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KILPATRICK, IULIA - Sponsors F. H. A. Pet Peeve is students who talk instead ot listening. Enjoys handicratt and reading. Received her B. S. at the University of Missouri and her M. S. at Iowa State. Has full charge ot the homemaking department. LANGFORD, VICK - Prior to joining the faculty he was employed by the Veterans Administration and the War Department. During the war, he trained shop teachers at Chanute Field. Among his numerous hobbies, growing African violets is his favorite. Teaches manual arts. Received his B. S. at the Stout Institute, his M. A. at Columbia University. LEIGHTY, MABEL - Spends her leisure time enjoy- ing good music and needlecratt. Oversees the business statt of the Spider Web. Teaches short- hand, typing, business training, bookkeeping. Graduate ot M. H. S. and W. I. S. T. C. MARTEENY, IOHN - Likes students who get in- spired to study. Was enlisted man in the army air corps. Received his Bachelor's Degree from Southern Illinois Teacher's College, and an M. A. from Northwestern University. Graduate work at the University ot Illinois. Teaches U. S. History and World History. Literary sponsor of Spider Web. MIKITA, ANDREW - Bowling andgtishing rate tar above other activities with him. Formerly the head ot the music department at Arkansas State Teachers College, and band director at Went- worth Military Academy. Received his Bachelor of Public School Music at the University ot Indiana and his M. S. in Music Education at the University of Illinois. MORRIS, VERA GENE - Sponsor'ot the Sentinel, the high school paper. Teacher of junior and senior English. Received her Ph. B. at the Uni- versity of Chicago and her M. A. at the University of Colorado. Likes students who meet deadlines. Attends concerts, plays, operas tdr enjoyment. Enjoys collecting antiques. PATRICK, DORIS -- Loves jewelry. Drives her '46 Ford to and from school each day. Received her B. A. at the University ot Iowa and her M. A. at Northwestern. Teaches English, sponsors Thespian, contest work, and is the director of junior and senior class plays. RUGGLES, KATHERINE - A typical all-round per- son who enjoys golf and reading. Known for her subtle wit. Received her B. A. at Carthage College. Teaches freshman and sophomore English and reading skills. SIMPSON, LUCILLE - Music fills the greater part ot her lite. Music instructor and director of glee club, and the annual spring concerts and Christmas vesper services. Attended W. I. S. T. C. and the New England Conservatory of Music at Boston. VANCE, DAVID - Uncle Dave , the wielder ot the key chain, is usually seen chewing a cigar. Is well known for his mellow baritone. Coaches all I sports. Has charge of boys physical education. Received his B. A. at Indiana Central College.

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OUR FLAG As I look out the window of my classroom, I can see, rippling and waving in the breeze, OUR FLAG, and I am over-taken by first happiness and then contentment and security. Through all the ages there have been flags, as a symbol of unity, where people are banded together, flags for nations and flags for organizations. Our United States flag is one of the oldest national flags. Adopted in 1777, although not always in the same form, it has not been changed much, except in the number of stars on its beautiful blue field. I do not know what all the other flags mean, but to me our flag is a symbol of many things, the Constitution, free enterprize, the privilege to carve a career, to formulate ideas, and be able to carry them out. It is the symbol of myself and each individual in a bond of friendship, good-will, understanding, and faith that binds the home, the community and the states together into a great nations. All these things that we cherish so much wouldn't be, if our flag were the flag of dictatorship or totalitarian government or one of state ownership. So it makes me feel proud and happy as I watch our flag as it waves so graceful and calmly in the breeze. - Richard Knoedler