Moline High School - M Yearbook (Moline, IL)

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Teachers Encourage Students to Think for Themselves; MHS students and faculty members kept pace with today’s changing, growing world. This year Moline particularly foresaw the expansion of the high school when voters approved new academic and industrial arts wings. Newly built conference rooms enabled traveling teachers to meet with students and hepl them with any problems they might have. Faculty members of MHS adapted quickly to the new, ever-changing needs of the student body. Teachers eagerly experimented with new teaching methods. English instructors tested methods of team teaching. This concept proved its use in widening the interest and knowledge of all students involved. Because of the success of team teaching, other departments may adapt it, and more students will benefit. MHS boasts strong bonds between faculty and stu- dents. Teachers willingly gave up their limited free time to help students during this the second year of the staggered shift. They spent many extra hours before and after school tutoring students and helping them catch up with make-up work. All students were encouraged to seek the teacher’s assistance. In addition to classroom work, instructors needed many hours to prepare for their daily classes, and to correct papers. They also performed many duties such as cafeteria and study hall supervision. Teachers strove to make classes more interesting for students and encouraged lively classroom discussions which the students enjoyed as they found the chance to express their own opinions. MHS faculty members made up a smooth working team, moving ahead with progress. School principal Stanley Smith welcomes P.T.A. president Ray Rohrback to the fall open house and P.T.A. meeting, while Student Congress guide Carol Murrell registers him. This open house pro- vided parents with the opportunity to meet their children’s teachers and gain insight into their course of studies. Monthly P.T.A. meetings provide an excellent chance for parents and teachers alike to discuss school problems. Librarians Miss Kathleen Curry and Mrs. Irene McGaughy help Sally LeMaster and Donna Ewing to find the books they wanted.

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Stanley S. Smith, principal, is a man with an extremely full schedule. Overseeing the confusing shift system with its many difficulties is his main concern. Meeting with faculty members, planning daily schedules, and super- vising the many MHS activities, he has proven himself to be invaluable to teachers and students alike. Mr. Smith’s great enthusiasm is an important factor in the boosting of student morale and school spirit. Assistant principal, Jay Schaff, is an indispensible member of the school administration. With the help of the IBM machine he works out the difficult scheduling of classes. Mr. Schaff competently handles the varied problems of student and teacher. Mr. Norman Ziebell, activity director, schedules club meetings and all extra-curricular functions. The home- coming parade and athletic awards are also under his direction. Nine counselors, divided evenly between the three classes, have the responsibility of keeping valuable attend- ance and disciplinary statistics. Many hours of their time are spent in private conferences with students and teachers. STANLEY S. SMITH Principal Each counselor has a private, well-equipped office in which he performs his many tasks, ranging from tedious book work to private conferences with students, parents, and teachers. Entering for an informal discussion are A1 Stevens (sophomores), Miss Emily Stotlar and Ralph McMinn, (juniors). Miss Barbara Garst was absent. JAY SCHAFF Assistant Principal NORMAN ZIEBELL Activity Director Contacting students about the various testing programs is an important part of the coun- selor’s work. Studying one of the many informative booklets concerning these tests are Harold Griffith (sophomores). Miss Helen Andersen (seniors), Miss Frieda Schnowske (juniors). Miss Carol Coin and Jack Coder (seniors). 1 1

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Miss Ruth Spencer, head of the science department, during the Christmas faculty tea sponsored by the serves Mr. Gene Shipley and Mrs. Shirley Rieke science department. Promote Lively, Interesting Classroom Discussions Members of the orchestra, under the direction of Merle Wegener and music literature and theory. Students enjoy performing for practice to improve their musical talents. MUS students are very the public, and students and teachers alike spend many extra fortunate to find such a variety of musical courses offered. Courses hours perfecting their talents, include acappella and concert choir, mixed chorus, band, orchestra. 13