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

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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.

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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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OFFICE WORKERS The office staff again this ' . . . year did another fine Job of keeping thg gffice rgnggng smoothly. 'Mrs.Schicke took care 5 ifncees and d1d general office work. rs. ilcox did an excellent job as Mr. Eangehennfqls sscretary while Mrs. Seay er orme er ug' Llnghurivs secremsyes very well as Mr. 0 t ese peopleum also owe a great de 1 mwffwaffe SUPERVISORS This vear Hancock again appreciated the profeggiona1 services, of Mrs. Jennings, our nurse who replaced Miss Toedt. Miss Voss replaced Mrs. Cecil as our speech supervisor. Mr. Burns remained our phy- chologist, working closely with Mrs. Jenn- ings. Seniors and juniors were given X-rays andthehearingofeach student were checked carefully and defects were corrected. The students wishto thank these special super- visors forthe services rendered which will help us so that our work now and in the future will be easier.