Macomb High School - Spiderweb Yearbook (Macomb, IL)

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FACULTY MEMBERS MINNIE BLACK has served for five years as secretary to Dr. Chappelear. She received her business training at Meyers Normal and Byrant-Stratton in Chicago. FRANKLYN BUNNELL received his training at Keola College and the Shattock School of Music. His consistent and energetic work as band instructor has made the band one of the most successful organizations in school. DEMONTES BRITT received her B.E. at W.I.S.T.C. and has done graduate work at Gregg College and Colorado State College. She teaches typing, shorthand, and bookkeeping. She is sponsor of Tri-H-Y. EDITH CHURCHILL received her B.E. at W.I.S.T.C. and the degree of M.S. at Colorado State College. She has also done work at the University of Iowa. She teaches typing, shorthand, and other commercial subjects. She is sponsor of Sub-Deb. HELEN LUCILE WATSON received her bachelor's degree at W.I.S.T.C. She has charge of the Home Economics department and is sponsor of the Sub-Deb Club. This is her first year at Macomb High School. BYRAN FLEMING received his bachelor's degree at W.I.S.T.C. and has done graduate work at the University of Iowa. He teaches physics and chemistry. HELEN HUNGERFORD studied at Bradley before receiving her B.E. degree at W.I.S.T.C. Since then she has done graduate work at the University of Iowa. She teaches civics and other social science courses besides acting as cosponsor of A.G.K. MATTHEW JACK received his B.S. from Stout Institute and has also studied at Illinois State Normal and at Bradley Polytechnic Institute. He has charge of the Industrial Arts department and serves as sponsor of the Handicraft Club. ALFRED JOHNSTON received both his B.A. and M.A. degrees at the University of Iowa. Since then he has studied at the University of Chicago, the University of Southern California, and University of Wisconsin. He teaches United States history, government, economics, and International Relations. He is sponsor of H-Y. VERA GENE MORRIS studied at W.I.S.T.C. and later took her Ph.B. degree at the University of Chicago. She received her M.A. degree at the University of Colorado. She teaches junior English and serves as sponsor of the Sub-Deb Club. Page 6

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Claude S. Chappelear, Superintendent Dr. Claude S. Chappelear has had wide experience in the field of education. He has been a high school principal, public school superintendent, a college professor and a college dean. Besides this he has contributed to a number of educational periodicals and has built up an increasingly wide audience as a lecturer. He received his bachelor's degree at Greenville College in 1917, and the degree of Ph.D. at Columbia University in 1929. At various times he has also attended the University of Illinois, the University of Wisconsin, and Harvard University. Twice each year Dr. Chappelear has given talks before the assembly on a wide variety of subjects. His chief professional interest is the teaching of reading, a field in which he has had marked success in Macomb. He is also interested in stamp collecting and other hobbies. This spring Dr. Chappelear completes his sixth year as head of the Macomb Public Schools. It is with regret that we learn that he will not return next year, but we wish him the best of success in his new position. Loren E. Taylor, Principal Mr. Loren E. Taylor came to Macomb High as instructor in mathematics and later sue ceeded W. N. Atkinson as principal. Before coming to Macomb he taught in Orion and Donnellson high schools. His training has included an A.B. degree from Knox College and the M.A. degree from the University of Illinois. Mr. Taylor has brought to his position both administrative and personal gual-ities which have won the high regard of faculty and students. This year's graduates look back with great satisfaction over the three years spent under his direction and join with the rest of the student body in wishing him good fortune in the years to come. Board of Education ERWIN WYNE, President FRANK JOHNSON WALKER BAYMILLER, Secretary FRED DODSWORTH OREL WOODS MARK A. DEFIBAUGH EARL COPLAN LAWRENCE FISHER FRANK HORN Page 5

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FACULTY MEMBERS TERESA PROVINE received her training at Phelps Hospital. She serves as nurse for the entire school system. GARNET RODGERS received her B.E. at W.I.S.T.C. and later took her M.A. degree at the University ol Wisconsin. She teaches sophomore English and has charge of girls' vocal music. IRVIN SCHNEIDER, a new member of our faculty this year, had his college training at W.I.S.T.C. where he received his B.E. degree. He teaches biology and serves as sponsor of the Boys' Club. MARIAN SMITH received her B.A. degree at Monmouth College. She teaches Latin and physical education. She has done work at the University of Illinois. She is sponsor of G.A.A. and A.G.K. WILLIAM STRICKLAND received his B.E. degree at W.I.S.T.C. and has done further work at the University of Iowa and Colorado State Teachers College. He has charge of boys' physical education and coaches football, basketball, baseball, and track. PEARL THOMPSON studied at the University of Illinois where she received her A.B. degree. Since then she has done graduate work at the same institution. She teaches senior English and serves as dean of girls. MARLIN THOMSON received his B.E. at W.I.S.T.C. and has done graduate work at the University of Illinois. He teaches mathematics and general science, and serves as dean of boys. LOUISE WAGGONER took her Ll.B. degree at Northwestern and her M.A. at the University of Michigan. She has also done graduate work at the University of Iowa and at the University of Wisconsin. She teaches treshman English and has charge of extra - curricular speech work including plays and the Vagabond Club. RICHARD WILMETH received both his B.A. and M.A. from the University of Iowa. He has also studied at the University of Poitiers in France. He teaches French and world history. He also has charge of the Spider Web staff and of the Foreign Correspondence Club. HAROLD WILSON received his B.A. at Mt. Morris College and his M.A. at Northwestern University. He teaches mathematics and has charge of the school library. He also serves as sponsor of the Library Club. Page 7