Moline High School - M Yearbook (Moline, IL)

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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

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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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CLARA CARLSON As English and journalism in- structor, Miss Carlson is the adviser of the three MHS publications: the M, Line O ' Type and Imp. She was conferred an A. B. degree at Augus- tana College and an M. A. degree at Northwestern University. In her leisure time she enjoys reading, travel, the theater and bridge. JEAN CARLSON “Mrs. C,” as she is called by ad- miring students, teaches girls’ phys- ical education and is adviser of G.A.A., the cheerleaders and the Pep Club. She was conferred a B. S. degree at the University of Iowa. VIVIAN CRISWELL Typing, shorthand and transcrip- tion are the subjects Miss Criswell teaches. She earned her B. A. de- gree at Augustana College and her M. A. at the University of Iowa. GLADYS DAY This bookkeeping teacher earned her B. A. degree at Augustana Col- lege and her M. E. degree at the University of Illinois. After school hours she enjoys music, travel, in- terior decorating, collecting antique China and knitting. LEONA DAY This Civics Club sponsor and government and American history instructor obtained a B. A. degree at Knox College. After school hours Miss Day enjoys books, flowers, travel and cooking. J. SAM DRAKE Head Football Coach Sam Drake is also athletic director, audio-visual director and Lettermen ' s Club sponsor. Outside of school he par- ticipates in the Rotary Club. He received a B. S. degree at the Uni- versity of Illinois. 24