Moline High School - M Yearbook (Moline, IL)

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Our Deans LAMONT HULTGREN A busy person is Mr. Hultgren, who is dean of boys, assistant principal, and assistant director of the Community College. In addition to counseling the boys, solving admin- istration problems, and serving as chairman of assemblies, he also sponsors the Student Congress. “One duty I perform as dean,” explained Mr. Hultgren, “is to take care of correspondence dealing with references for college and occupations.” Out of school activities claim Mr. Hultgren’s time also. He is president of the Tri-County Secondary Principals Association and a member of the Moline Association of Commerce. His family, fishing, and collecting cachets are his chief after school interests. MARIE WALLER A friend and adviser to the girls of MHS is Mrs. W aller, dean of girls. In addition to her work counseling the girls and helping them solve their problems, Mrs. Waller is sponsor of ADC and helps with the ADC-Fellowship pro- duction. She also is in charge of administering standardized tests, of arranging for and chaperoning school dances, and sponsoring the Junior Red Cross. DOUGLAS TALCOTT After a leave of absence last year to study for his doc tor- ate at the University of Houston, Mr. Douglas Talcott re- turned to the Community College last fall and assumed the duties of acting dean of MCC. In addition to his work as dean he teaches psychology and botany and sponsors the college Student Council. Mr. Talcott is a member of the American Psychology Association, the National Vocational Guidance Association, and the Sons of the American Revolution. Photography, volleyball, and his family take up much of his time after school hours. 22

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Our Principal MR. SMITH Forming administrative policies, enforc- ing school regulations, and organizing and directing the high school program are the major duties of Mr. Gerald W. Smith, principal of Moline Senior High School, director of Community College, and Cur- riculum Coordinator of Moline schools. In addition to these school activities this energetic principal is a member of the Advisory Committee for the Juvenile Court, on the Board of Directors of the YMCA and of the Rock Island County Boys’ Farm School. Mr. Smith has won the esteem of faculty and students in his desire to study all sides of a question, for his sympathetic under- standing of our varied problems, and for his tactful assistance in scholastic and extra-curricular activities. Painting and repairing his home occupy much of this principal’s leisure time. He also enjoys teaching an adult Bible class and reading books on history and religion. TRIPLE-CHECKING some information are the secretaries of Moline High School, and Community College. They are Miss Roberta Miller, Mrs. Dorothy Bjurstrom and Mrs. Lois Lundvall. Ab- sent is Mrs. Margaret Halliday.

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Our Faculty LELA ADAMS The head of the home economics department, Mi s Adams, earned her B. A. degree at Bradley University- arid her M. S. at the University of Illinois. She is sponsor of the Fu- ture Homemakers of America and outside of school is interested in books, travel and handwork. BESS BARNETT M iss Barnett, English instructor and senior class sponsor, earned her B. A. degree at Des Moines Uni- versity and her M. A. degree at the University of Iowa. Her hobbies are collecting stamps and dolls. Pets, gardening and hiking are among her many interests. LEE BARNETT This Director of Industrial Arts is also supervisor of vocational educa- tion. He received a B. S. degree at Western Michigan Teacher’s College and an M. A. at the University of Iowa. MARGARET BECKER As head of the vocal music de- partment, Miss Becker sponsors the Fine Arts Club, Choir, Operetta W ' orkshop and Scandanavian Sing- ers. Her B. M. E. degree was con- ferred at Northwestern University. She likes dogs, travel and photog- raphy. ANNETTE BONNELL Mrs. Bonnell received her B. S. degree at Bradley University. She teaches clothing and foods. She is also in charge of afternoon and evening adult tailoring classes. RAY BRASMER The U. S. Army Reserve holds interest for Mr. Brasmer outside of school activities. He instructs cab- inet making and welding. He at- tended Augustana College and re- ceived his B. S. and M. S. degrees at Bradley University. 23