Marissa High School - Yearbook (Marissa, IL)

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Wlno's Who Of our High School we're very proud, .Our colors always flying highs The Orange and Black of M. H. S. Stream out in pennants toward the sky. The faculty has had in hand The shaping of our lives, you knowg Has taught us in the ways of life 0'er which we soon shall go. Mr. Thompson, our principal, Has been here through our high school years of four, And for the sake of those who follow us We hope he'll be here many, many more. In science Mr. Runkwitz shines, He knows science from A to Z. His subjects, Chemistry and Physics, Zoology and Botany. The fine way Miss Pergande teaches Must not be forgotten By her pupils, nor her subject, Which is nothing less than Latin. Miss Stockton teaches English And in this she does excel, She can quote from Shakespeare, Keats and Burns And Tennyson quite as well. Mathematics? Go to Mr. Speer, On your questions he'll throw light, And with Algebra and Geometry Helll try to set you right. Miss Mueller's line? Commercial work! Bookkeeping, Typing, Shorthand. She can keep books like an expert And type to beat the band . Miss Linkenhelt can sing quite well, And ranging up and down the scale, Her music makes you feel as though You are listening to a nightingale. Our athletic Coach is Mr. Floyd. He keeps the boys in trim, So that when they face the enemy They can do naught but win. And now that the faculty Has been defined as worthy, We will introduce the members Of the Class of nineteenfthirty. E233

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Leiter From State H. S. Supervisor FRANCIS G. BLAIR, Superintendent STATE OF ILLINOIS Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction SPRINGFIELD DECEMBER 11th. 1929. Principal George H. Thompson. Township High School, Marissa, Illinois. Dear Mr. Thompson: This is a report on my inspection of the Marissa Township High School December 6, 1929. Presented below you will find the various items under consideration at the time of my visit. Detailed information regarding these matters is to be found in our bulletin on Standards for Recognized High Schools in Illinois. School Plant-Enlarged and improved in recent years. At present the building takes care of your school needs in a satisfactory way. Instructional Equipment-wUp to standard in every particular. I was very well pleased with the orderly arrangement in your laboratory, business quarters, and manual training shop. Library-Excellent and well kept. Your high school has one of the best libraries I have ever seen in a school of this size. Its growth should continue, however, and I suggest that you keep up the regular annual appropriation of 5270. School Records-Satisfactory. I understand you are keeping the records in a fire proof filing case or safe. School Citizenship-Good. Your pupils were respectful and seemingly interested in high standards of scholarship and conduct. Preparation of Teachers-Meets all requirements. All of your teachers hold college de' grees and have been well placed in the particular field or Helds in which they have had special training. Instruction4A high grade in every particular. I am very pleased to advise you that we are renewing the recognition of the Marissa. Town' ship High School for a period of three years, closing june 30th, 1933. This is the highest rating given to any public high school by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. It has been given because of the fact that your people have not been satisfied with just average conditions but are striving toward superior conditions. In nearly every particular you have gone beyond minimum requirements and I trust you will maintain the same high standard in the future. Thanking you for a pleasant visit and with best wishes for a happy holiday season, I am Sincerely yours, HARRY M. THRASHER, State High School Supervisor. 1221

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Who's Who fCont'dj Nearly every morn at seven, Or perhaps a little more, On the steps sits Luther, waiting For the janitor to open the door. Strong men in science Are Edward and Brown. Their discoveries some day May bring them renown. Edith and Wiiiifred Are sisters twog What one won't attempt The other will do. And now two Vernons, Anderson and Dickey In the football line They are both quite tricky. Arah, Vivian and Inez, Latin students brightq They're always wide awake in class, And ready to recite. Two football meng Both Kenneth and Hoot Are backield men Of great repute. When on the ivories They harmoniously pound, Jean and Luella Are fine pianists, 'tis found. Erwin with his cornet And Iviilton with his Sax - Show the world of music Exactly what it lacks. s In Chemistry class Marie and Frances Start as many tires As they have chances. Lewis and Paul In athletics excel They play football quite aptly, And basketball as well. Two leaders in class activities: Virginia and Pauline Keep the members of the class Stepping lively, so it seems. l24l