Macomb High School - Spiderweb Yearbook (Macomb, IL)

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RICHARD NELSON “Red” was center on the football team and a member of the basketball team . . . plays golf often . . . member of Hi-Y and M.F.S. Clubs . . . played a trumpet in the Band. CLAUDE RIJDDELL particularly likes woodworking and mechanical drawing . . . usually seen in Mr. Jack’s company . . . member of Handicraft Club. £e iLoA4 Richard Nelson Louise Pierce Frederick Purdum Eldon Rigg Claude Ruddell Mary Schisler Ralph Standley Della Stump LOUISE PIERCE member of Glee Club three of her four years . . . sunny disposition ... belongs to Tri-Hi-Y, Foreign Correspondence, Art, A.G.K. Clubs . . . plans to specialize in music. MARY SCHISLER -participated in many clubs among which are Tri Hi-Y, Art, A.G.K. and Foreign Correspondence . . . has great ability along the musical line ... is in an accordian trio . . . plans to attend W.I.S.T.C. and specialize in music. FREDERICK PURDUM -“Nick was in the contest play that went to State ... he always has time for the girls . . . likes fast driving . . . belongs to Hi-Y. RALPH STANDLEY has been a member of the M.H.S. Band all four years of High School ... a quiet, studious boy . . . going to go to Western . . . wants to specialize in electrical engineering. ELDON RIGG member of Mixed Chorus and Boys' Chorus . . . one of the track men in the Junior Class Play . . . unusual in the fact that he is a quiet senior . . . member of Bible Club. DELLA STUMP been a member of G.A.A. for four years . . . always comes after overdue books from school library . . . likes all sports . . . ambition is to attend Western and major in physical education. Page 15

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 eriLaA,d MARVIN MARTIN drives a rickety old air to and from school every day . . . always in a hurry to leave school . . . hasn't had time to join activities . . . likable and friendly. MARJORIE MOHART feminine co-star in the Junior class play . . . seen around with a certain tall, dark boy . . . wants to specialize in journalism . . . regular customer of the candy stand. WAYNE MOORE Smiley is all teachers' pet peeve . . . created a sensation in Junior Class Play as a track star . . . member of Boys' Glee Club, Model Airplane Club, and Outdoor Club. BETTE MASON one of the first twirlers in the M.H.S. Band ... an active member of G. A. A. . . . belongs to Tri-Hi-Y, Sub-Deb, Outdoor, and Dancing Clubs . . . wearing a diamond ring. ROBERT MURPHY outstanding athlete having participated in all sports . . . provided a great deal of humor in the Senior play . . . one of those naturally smart people . . . our budding journalist. ROSAMOND MULLANY Dody is the artist of the Senior Class . . . entertains many assemblies with her singing . . . one of the charmers in “The Charm School . . . ardent admirer of illustrator Gilbert Bundy. Gtcai 940 Marvin Martin Wavne Moore Bob Murphy Kenneth Miller Marjorie Mohart Bette Mason Rosamond Mullany Eva Mason KENNETH MILLER —got first prize in hobby show for posters . . . one of most prominent athletes . . . the only twin in the Senior class . . . does very fine hand printing. EVA MASON—one of the most active members of G.A.A. . . . another of our most accomplished twirlers ... on the red-headed side, minus the temper ... led marchers in the May Festival. Page 14

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OlaiA a£ 1940 Lvle Swigart Clara Belle VeNard Shirley Walker Lois Vail Betty Lea Vest Jean Ziener LYLE SWIGART—manager of football and has-ketball teams ... one of those fellows who has to catch up on his sleep in class . . . speed demon . . . belongs to M.F.S., Model Airplane, and Vagabond Clubs. LOIS VAIL—a four year member of G.A.A. . . . intends to specialize in Physical Education at Western . . . made costumes for the May Festival . . . also belongs to Tri-Hi-Y, Sub-Deb, A.G.K., Outdoor, and M.F.S. Clubs ... on Student Council. CLARA BELLE VeNARD member of Art and Glee Clubs . . . has a knack for fixing other people's hair . . . spends all weekends working at Adair . . . ambition is to be a Beauty Operator ... a good customer at the skating rink. BETTY LEA VEST played an alto horn in the M.H.S. Band for a number of years . . . belongs to A.G.K., Sub-Deb, and Library Clubs . . . plans to attend Western . . . would like to be a commercial teacher. SHIRLEY WALKER—member of Tri-Hi-Y, Vagabond, Sub-Deb, M.F.S., and A.G.K. Clubs . . . likes music . . . her tomboy instincts help her in the Gun Club . . . one of first to wear a turban in school. JEAN ZIENER—the queen of the Spring Dance and May Festival . . . active in many clubs . . . vice-president of Junior Class ... in class plays ... president of Tri-Hi-Y . . . short, but sweet . . . plans to have a secretarial career. RONALD PHOENIX—had a hard time getting an answer in Foreign Correspondence Club . . . rides a motorcycle to school . . . hobby is building realistic model airplanes . . draws very good sketches in his books. QlaM O iceAd Pat McHatton..............................President Bill Helm............................Vice-President Rosamund Mullany..........................Secretary Wayne Moore...............................Treasurer The Seniors had a very active closing week of school, as every previous graduating class has had. A large number of Seniors attended and fully enjoyed the prom given by the Juniors. On May 26, ELccalaureate was held at the Methodist Church with Reverend C. J. Robertson as the speaker of the evening. Monday, the 27th was class day at the high school. The Seniors presented a very nice program with the setting as a Dude Ranch. It was enjoyed by the student body and faculty. The Senior Breakfast was May 29, held as usual at Spring Like. The morning was pleasantly spent by the Seniors in boating and hiking. This was one of the most delightful events of the whole week. Commencement was May 30 at the Presbyterian Church. Mr. William H. Johnson, the Superintendent of Schools of Chicago, was the speaker. Page 16