Hancock Place High School - Momento Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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Me MB. HEMM Mr. Jack Herrm came to us this year after two years at Hancock Junior High. He holds a B. S. degree from Washington University. BOFHiJlSC. Louis, Mr. Hemm is happily mar- ried to a pretty blonde. Mr. Hemm has done wonders for our music department this year. He believes in a high school education for boys and girls, and church attendance for everyone regard- less of religion. He is a lover of all kinds of music and sports. Mr. Hemm is lulling to help the students in any way he can and always has good advice concerning the future. He teaches chorus, glee club, and band, and plays several instruments. MISS HENSLEY Ouractivephysical ed.andhealth teach- er, Miss Marguerite Hensley, is a former Marine. She is from Texas where she studs ied at Texas State Cbllege for Women, and at Texas Christian University. She re- ceived her BQ S. degree from Washington University. From among the many sports, she enjoys tennis, swimming, and bowling. Her hobbies are reading, camping, and canoeing. MISS McKINNEY Miss Col ene McKinney was born in Kennett, Missouri. She-later moved to St. Louis where she attended Cleveland High School and Washington University, receiving her B. S.degree,with coursesinnmth, physics, chemistry and psychology. She enjoys all the classes she teaches at Hancock,butfavorschemistry. She en- joys watching sports and reading good lit- erature. MR. NEBEL Mr. Carlton Nebel,newcoach at Hancock, comes from Cape Girardeau where he spent most of his adolescent years. He attended Southeast Missouri State College and Wash- ington University,receivingaB. S. degree. Besides physical Edn he teaches health and drivers' Ed. During the war, coach spent twentyuene lovely monthsixxthe U. S. Infantry. He is happily married and has one son, Mark. Aside from liking basketball, baseball, and hunting, he enjoys settling back to relax and watch IV. MR. ROBERT NYE :This popular teacher of speech, jour- nalism, and English is also the active sponsor of the debate team, the GHOWLER, and the senior play. Mr. Nye holdsanA. B. degree from Drury College in Springfield, Missouri and an M. A. from Washington University. MRS. PRESZLER Only your best is good enough,n is the advice of our hardworking counselor, Mrs. Gladys Preszler. She believes that the students of today have greater opportuni- ties and in turn are doing better things. She has her B. S. and M. A. degrees from Missouri University. She taught several years at Junior High School. Among her outside activities, she en- joys tennis, sewing, bowling, and reading. She has taken an active part in organizing Career Day. Her warm smile and friendly hello are welcomed by'all. MISS RILEY It is largely through the efforts of this efficient teacher that the Hancock Memento has won two awards. She also spon- sors the Honor Society and is very active in Homeroom. She earned her B. S. degree from Southwest State College and her M. A. degree from Missouri University. In her spare time she enjoys fishing, reading, bridge, and needle work. In her quiet, unassuming manner she has greatly influenced the lives of her students. MISS SCHAEFFE KOETTER Miss Edna Schaefferkoetter is always willing to help the students with their problemsand contributes much to all school

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6 Mrss BESEL When it comes to cooking and sewing, our' home economics teacher, Miss Irene Besel, is unsurpassed. Her teaching ability is provem when the sewing classes display their work at the spring fashion show, and the cooking classes provide the refreshments. She attended college in her home town, Cape Girardeau, and did special work at Washington and Qylmnbia Universities. MISS BISHOP Miss Leola Bishop was born in Montgom- ery City, Missouri. She is teaching math and drivers' Ed. at Hancock High School. She has taught in the Jr. High at Mexico, Missou-ri, and at' Greenbrier College at Lewishurg, Va. She is a graduhte of the Atchison County High School at Effingham, Kan. 1, and Missouri and Columbia Universit- ies. Sie especially enjoys motor trips and outdoor activities. MR. BROMMER Mr. Wilplian Bremer was born in Tampa, Florida. He has taught Latin, German and World history for five years at Hancock High. He also taught at Junior High and ln Nebraska md Ohio. He earned. B.. P. , ,B. S., and B. A. degrees at Concordia College, Lincoln, Nebr. and Medlord Qmllege, Free- mont, Nebr., and attended Nebraska and Washington Universities. x He especially enjoys reading, BHIIQY'-IGS, and taking trips. MRS. CUDDIHEE The senior class is very fortunaf-9 in having as one of its sponsors the amscier- ' ' M . Mar aretlCuddiheB.,, She haS..F?n?1 jboylifsi hgiileighe years'at Hancock. Although sociology is her fnivorite subject. Slle 8130 teaches geography and American History. She believes the students of today are better informed than those of the Past- md she urges them to do their best. 'She earned her B. S. degree from Kirksville State College . W Her interesting personality, 1...liigh ideals and love of fun make her molasses popular with all of her students. MBL DAVIS Mr. Leroy Davis, now in his second year at Hancock, is our friendly mech. drawing teacher. He also has a class in woodwork at the junior high school. He received his B. S. degree from the State College in Aberdeen, S. Dakota after serving three years in the Air Corps. Always la source of good advicehlhessays, 'The most important things are to do your best and always pay attention. MRS.' FISCHER Mrs. Ida Mae Fischer, English and French teacher at Hancock for twenty-three years, taught one year in her home town, Waverly, Missouri. She has an A. P. .degreelvil She and her husband are familiar figures at our basketball games. Her hobbies are gardening and growing flowers. Her advice to the student is, fMake the most of your time. Wren there is a job to be doneg you will allwsyysfijdf the name of Mrs. Fischer linked to it. MISS FRIZZELL Our friendly helping hand in the library for thegpast two years has been Miss Minnie Frizzell. She formerly taught Eng. and math. Miss Frizzell has a B. S. degree fran Central State' College at Warrensburg and has studied at Washington University. Naturally, being surrounded by books, she likes to read. She also enjoys watch- ing her favorite baseball team, tln Cardi- na Ss MRS . GETILEB Mrs. Dorothy Gettler, oneof the science teachers at Hancock, is an expert in biology and that fascinating freshman subject, gen- eral science. She receivedherM. A. degree from Columbia University. Her special interests include visual education and sewing.

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'Fu ., MR . SCHOTT One of our newer fucul ty members is Mr. Willis Schott, a former Marine. He teaches general business, citizenship, and Ameri- can history. He attained his B. S. degree from Washington University Hismain interests include active sports participation, gardening, and reading, In addition, he has done much in regard to vo- cational student placement and has worked with the Student Council, Special pl ans for his future include re- ceiving his M A. and building a home. MB. STECKHAN Mr. Donald Steckhan has been teaching math at Hancock for the past three years. He enjoys it so very much and thinks that Hancock students are typical teenagers. His advice to students is, Don't be a Cpitterf' Mr.. Steckhan received an A. B. and an M. A. ast Washington University. ff-efore starting his career as a teacher, he worked at the Clipper Manufacturing Company. He enjoysrnany hobbies such as stmnp col- lecting, weapon collecting, and shop work. MH. SCHWA!-' One of the faxnilim, faces we see each day at Hancock is ox.. friendly shop and -. -W..- - 'vprw-1 w'1-mnwvwv-15 metal work instructor, Mr. Mel ton Schwab. He acquired his B. S. degree at Southeast Missouri State' College' in Cape Girardeau. Among his many activities he enjoys photo- graphy and sports. He is also sponsor of the Boys' Club. His advice to all of the students is, 'Take advantage of the opportunities of- fered. MI SS TEBOW Our outstanding commercial instructor is Miss Helen Tebow, who teaches the ad- vanced commercial subjects. Most of the school' s printing jobs, includingthe year- book, are done in the machines cl asses un- der her supervision. Miss Tebow attended Northwest Missouri State College, Columbia University, and Gregg College, receiving B. S. andM. A., degrees. MRS. ZIMMEHMAN The beginning commercial students are very capably taught by Mrs. Jay Zintnerman. Her patience is appreciated, especially by her shorthand students. Mrs.. Zimmerman received her M. S. degree from the State College at Kirksville, her home town. Her hobbies are crocheting and reading. She especially likes mystery stories, Her ambitions are to visit Washington and Gay Paree.