Moline High School - M Yearbook (Moline, IL)

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RUTH STACEY Commercial Who, due to her undying patience and understanding, turns out efficient secretaries each year to start out on their respective careers. LILLIAN STEVENSON Accompanist She is an angel in disguise to many nervous vocalists at Moline High, Her music helps cover up mistakes of our up and coming Nelson Eddys and Jeanette MacDon- alds. RUTH TOYNE English Sheis there to greet you each day with a friendly smile as you enter her classroom. One unique way she has of making you prepare your lessons is to give frequent quizzes. JOE VAVRUS Physical Education, Sophomore Coach Since his arrival here two years ago. he has taught many of the fellows the difference between 'push-ups and 'fpush-overs. He also coaches the sophomore ath- letic squads. 14 M. FERN SLUSHER Latin This bona 7llflgiSt7'fl makes Latin seem easier than youd believe possible. As one of the sponsors of this year's A. D. C. she has been a real help and a grand sport. HELEN SMITH Social Science Another of our new teachers making her first appear- ance in the From all reports she has made a big hit, and we believe she is destined to be a favorite at M. H. S. NORMA SMITH Commercial Who is another instructor responsible in the training of girls for successful careers as typists. stenograph-ers, and secretaries, Her instruction in shorthand and typing is expertly given. RUTH SPENCER Biology Her own interest in biology is so enthusiastic that her students can't help but appreciate the importance of un- derstanding the functions of plants and the beauty of nature.

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ROY PIERSEL Social Science His strange habit of chewing rubber bands instead of gum is in his favor during the present gum shortage. Everyone likes lVlr. Piersel. ROGER POTTER Bookkeeping, Basketball Coach Head coach of our mighty basketball team, Mr. Potter has won many friends with his quiet, unassuming man- ner. He also teaches our would-be accountants the fundamentals of bookkeeping. GEORGE SENNEFF Director of Athletics, Football Coach There are few coaches who so completely win the ad- miration and respect of the boys working under them as does this fellow. He works hard and usually comes out with a team we can be proud of. BERTHA SIEMEN English She keeps her classes lively always. Although her stud-ents must work hard to keep up with her, they have really l-earned something by the end of the semester. EILEEN MIEDKE Office Secretary One person with whom students try their hardest to stay on the good side. The main reason is that she doles out those little slips marked Permit or Admit. ALICE ODELL Office Secretary Always busy around the office, Miss Odell manages to keep track of the whereabouts of most of the M. H. S. students. She's ever ready to hand out admits to tardy persons. AGDA OLSON Swedish, English She is a favorite because of her sweet personality and ke-en sense of humor. As she usually manages to con- trol her temper, very few persons have seen her angry. WIN IFRED PASS Home Economics Under her expert direction the girls can turn out smart new outfits with just a twist of the wrist. Her sweet manner makes working with her a distinct pleasure. 13

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RUTH WITHENBURY Study Hall A new study hall supervisor doing a wonderful job of keeping the fun-loving students out of mischief and quiet long enough for them to get their studies. HENRIETTA WOLFF lVIathel113tiCS Quite contrary to her last name she shows great pa- tience in teaching us math. During her tests we Well realize the necessity of studying. H. E. WOLFF Manual Arts Another new faculty member who has already been proclaimed a favorite by the boys. I hope you think as much of Moline High as we do, Mr. Wolff. E. E. YOUNGDAHL Band and Orchestra Laurels go to Mr. Youngdahl for the wonderful way in which he directs our orchestra and band, which win favorable comment wherever they play. Faculty Members of Whom Photographs Were Not Availiahle MARJORIE HENDEE VIRGINIA JOHNSON ADELINE KERNS FAYE MILLER CLAUDIA RICE English Art English Bookkeeping English Faculty Members Now Serving In The Armed Forces CAPTAIN WILLIAM C. LAIN FIRST LIEUTENANT CYRUS GALLEY FIRST LIEUTENANT CHARLES CARPENTER 15