Moline High School - M Yearbook (Moline, IL)

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ROY PIERSEL Social Science His strange habit of chewing rubber bands instead of gum is in his favor during the present gum shortage. Everyone likes lVlr. Piersel. ROGER POTTER Bookkeeping, Basketball Coach Head coach of our mighty basketball team, Mr. Potter has won many friends with his quiet, unassuming man- ner. He also teaches our would-be accountants the fundamentals of bookkeeping. GEORGE SENNEFF Director of Athletics, Football Coach There are few coaches who so completely win the ad- miration and respect of the boys working under them as does this fellow. He works hard and usually comes out with a team we can be proud of. BERTHA SIEMEN English She keeps her classes lively always. Although her stud-ents must work hard to keep up with her, they have really l-earned something by the end of the semester. EILEEN MIEDKE Office Secretary One person with whom students try their hardest to stay on the good side. The main reason is that she doles out those little slips marked Permit or Admit. ALICE ODELL Office Secretary Always busy around the office, Miss Odell manages to keep track of the whereabouts of most of the M. H. S. students. She's ever ready to hand out admits to tardy persons. AGDA OLSON Swedish, English She is a favorite because of her sweet personality and ke-en sense of humor. As she usually manages to con- trol her temper, very few persons have seen her angry. WIN IFRED PASS Home Economics Under her expert direction the girls can turn out smart new outfits with just a twist of the wrist. Her sweet manner makes working with her a distinct pleasure. 13

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AIMEE JOHNSON Social Science Her job is to make you understand the background of our present conditions, and believe me, anyone who has had her leaves school knowing something about them. FRANCES JOHNSON Social Science Although she is a new addition to the faculty this year, she already has a large host of friends among the stu- dents and teachers of M. H. S. MARIE E. WILSON English, Spanish She may not be in the right alphabetical order, but she's h-ere just the same. Mrs. Wilson is helping the Good Neighbor Policyi' by teaching Spanish at Moline High. TRUMAN JONES Social Science Although he is very understanding with the majority of his students, he sometimes finds it necessary to send a few to the office for the remainder of the period. 12 ALFRED KASEL Social Science Whose students not only profit greatly by the interest- ing classroom discussions, but also by his colored moving pictures which were taken during his travels in France. SOPHRONIA KENT Latin She makes the study of Caesar, Cicero, and Virgil not only easier but interesting by her friendly attitude toward her pupils. ESTHER LIND Head of Social Science Department Whose classes are always made worthwhile by her ability to make you appreciate the vital part played in your daily life by a thorough knowledge of history and civics. KATHERINE McELROY Physical Education Who does a fine job of dividing her time between Coolidge Junior High and Moline High. Her aim is to keep the girls busy, and oh my, how she does succeed!

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RUTH STACEY Commercial Who, due to her undying patience and understanding, turns out efficient secretaries each year to start out on their respective careers. LILLIAN STEVENSON Accompanist She is an angel in disguise to many nervous vocalists at Moline High, Her music helps cover up mistakes of our up and coming Nelson Eddys and Jeanette MacDon- alds. RUTH TOYNE English Sheis there to greet you each day with a friendly smile as you enter her classroom. One unique way she has of making you prepare your lessons is to give frequent quizzes. JOE VAVRUS Physical Education, Sophomore Coach Since his arrival here two years ago. he has taught many of the fellows the difference between 'push-ups and 'fpush-overs. He also coaches the sophomore ath- letic squads. 14 M. FERN SLUSHER Latin This bona 7llflgiSt7'fl makes Latin seem easier than youd believe possible. As one of the sponsors of this year's A. D. C. she has been a real help and a grand sport. HELEN SMITH Social Science Another of our new teachers making her first appear- ance in the From all reports she has made a big hit, and we believe she is destined to be a favorite at M. H. S. NORMA SMITH Commercial Who is another instructor responsible in the training of girls for successful careers as typists. stenograph-ers, and secretaries, Her instruction in shorthand and typing is expertly given. RUTH SPENCER Biology Her own interest in biology is so enthusiastic that her students can't help but appreciate the importance of un- derstanding the functions of plants and the beauty of nature.