Abraham Lincoln High School - Railsplitter Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Mary Jane Carlson English Dean Crocke English Wayne DeMouth English Lillian Hildreth English Judith Peterson English Henry Sanders Journalism iawquaqe frtA . . . fccU Of Xearhihf An understanding of language is essential in the world today. We must be able to express our- selves and communicate with others effectively in order to fit in with other people. Through the study of reading, writing, and speaking, we develop imagination and creativity and improve our ability to communicate. 1 Sandra Soltis English Diane Taylor Speech - Drama Seniors in Mr. John McWhirter ' s English class take a break to read the Railsplitter. 4 English students listen intently as Mrs. Hildreth reads a literary passage. —8—

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Robert Wilson Vice-Principal Iris Anderson Girls ' Advisor OFFICE STAFF— Front row, left to right: Kathy Kellogg, Rita Arnett, Terry Hoffa, Shirley Cutler, Jackie Cunningham, Judy Porter, Rita Wernecke, Sandy Linden. Second row, left to right: Miss Hodge, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Bjork, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Garland, Kathy Slorah, JoAnn Cox, Jane Latta. The Office Staff helps keep the various depart- ments running efficiently. Staffers run errands for Miss Anderson and Mr. Wilson, collect absent slips, and perform duties to be helpful. Kathleen Shiffer Registrar Office duties keep secretaries and the office staff busy throughout the day.

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Gerald Jaehnel English Thomas McClinton English John McWhirter English Colleen O ' Brien English the controlled reader, is utilized Mr Crocker guides a student in library research, in Mr. DeMouth ' s and Miss Thomas ' classes.