Moline High School - M Yearbook (Moline, IL)

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The athletic department of MHS provides an ex- tensive program of sports to fill the needs and in- terests of the students. Perhaps the most publicized high school sports are baseball, basketball, and football, all of vvhich have both varsity andsopho- more teams. An important part of all teams is the reserves, or rinky dinks, who, although many times nexperienced, help to build up and strengthen the first string players. During the winter any boy not playing either of the basketball squads is eligible to play on an intramural basketball team. The teams, which are divided into sophomore and lunior-senior leagues, play a round-robin tournament, battling for the school championship. Essential to a vvell-rounded athletic program are swimming, which is a comparatively nevv sport, and golf, The only major sport offered to both boys and girls is tennis. Track and wrestling complete the high school's sports program. Leading in cheers supporting the teams through- out the football and basketball seasons, the bub- bling enthusiasm and vitality of the cheerleaders sparks the spirit of the fans. Although only one sport is offered ta girls by the athletic department, the Girls' Athletic Association gives all girls an oppor- tunity to participate in after school games, The game played usually corresponds to the sport being stud- ied in the PE classes at the time. Athletics not only stress competition and the desire to vvin, but through the sports, coaches build the student physically and mentally-developing his body through training and discipline and aiding him to make auick decisions, Although a few sports revolve around individual participation, the majority develop teamvvork, dependability, and the ability to get along with others, No athlete is indispensable, all are important. Sportsmanship among players as well as opponents is emphasized. The teams play with fairness and squareness, playing to win and winning with clean tactics. i Xrlilfif . 255'

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,sc Q Fine Arts,AthIetics Develop Abilities Chairs are dragged across the floor, the murmur of voices ceases, and the music classes come to order as the pitches sound. Practicing do re me's and la-la-la lci's the choruses wade through the fundamentals of music-learning breath control, correct diction, clear enunciation, and proper tone quality. In selecting girls for the choir, which emphasizes an appreciation of fine music through performing good musi- cal compositions and using a large record library, attention is given to the quality of each voice and to a harmonious balance of all voices. Snatches of pop tunes and Ok-la-ho-mal heard through- out the annex could come from none other than the operetta workshoppers. Membership is limited to students with special talent who are chosen by tryouts. Although most members are selected because of their vocal abilities, a few are in- cluded who also have dancing talents since many of the workshop's performances combine dancing with singing. The workshop's most important role is producing the operetta. Oh, I love to beat my feet on the Mississippi mud, sing the boys in the quartet as they bring the house down again. The Scandinavian Singers, dressed in gay Swedish costumes and singing merry folk tunes interspersed with dance steps, cap- tivate their audiences, as do the girls' sextet with their har- monious voices and pleasing manner. I 2 The various groups combine to present exceptional pro- ductions throughout the year. One Night of Melody is the first musical event each fall. At Christmas time the depart- ment presents a vesper service of carols, sacred music, and holiday tunes as a gift to the community. With a tum-de-dum, a toot-a-toot toot and a tweedle- de-dee, the tramping feet of the band march in many intricate formations varying from marching soldiers to balloons that pop. Braving the cold and snowy weather, the band appears with the Pep Club at half-times throughout the football season. The band marches in parades and adds zip and enthusiasm to pep sessions and basketball games. Proving its ability to play varied compositions, the band highlights its perform- ances with a spring concert of classical music. The orchestra, which plays music including the classics and works of modern composers, supplies accompaniment for assemblies, plays, and the operetta. Collaborating with the vocal music depart- ment, the orchestra presents High Notes of Harmony in midwinter. Through dramatics and appearances on the high school stage students obtain poise and a speaking ability useful throughout life. Staging the first play of the year, Fine Arts Club members promote dramatics through selling season tick- ets, assisting with publicity, and taking part in the programs -both on stage and behind the scenes. For the first time this year, parts in the iunior play were open to all students by tryouts, although juniors received preference. Words of praise, always forthcoming from the audience after the senior play, give satisfaction to the cast. Students who work on the A.D.C. -Fellowship program not only work hard, but also have a riot practicing for the show-the only performance which is written, directed, and produced by senior students. Almost every student finds something of interest in the publications. The Line O' Type relates school happenings and news of interest. The Imp contains the best student-written prose and poetry of the year. The M is the year's record in pictures and copy. I N-.x

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N i .nlll L XM Club Activities Promote Good Citizens To help promote the citizenship of high school students, many of the clubs have participated in community projects this past year. One of the clubs most active in this program is the Civics Club which is open to all seniors taking government. To help the group understand the function of our government, the club made a tour of the city hall. There they saw our local government officials in action. Conducting student elections was another main project of the club. This activity gave the members experience in running an election with the use of a voting machine, The Line O' Type Toy Contest, sponsored each year just before Christmas vacation by the school newspaper, encour- ages students to share their happiness with less fortunate children in the community Every ad room submits toys, which they have made or purchased. These toys are distributed to the children of needy families. To stimulate interest among ad rooms, the Line O' Type awards a traveling trophy to the ad room submitting the most original, practical, and clever toy. This year thirty-three ad rooms competed for the trophy which Mrs, Annette Bonnell's ad room won. The Holy Week services were planned and conducted through the united efforts of the Y-Teens and Hi-Y. Held at the United Presbyterian Church the week preceding Easter, the non-denominational services gave students an opportunity to take part in the program and thus to become better lead- ers in the church. This community project aroused the interest of not only the students but also the teachers, parents, and local businessmen. Both the Y-Teens and Hi-Y have also played a big part in extending brotherhood and understanding around the world. Student Congress, which is composed of a representative from every ad room is largely responsible for governing many of the school affairs. Each representative has a chance to voice his opinion on matters concerning the school's pro- gram. Good sportsmanship is developed through the Letter- men's Club and the Girls' Athletic Association. The members of these two clubs learn how to win, lose, and play fairly, all of which are essential for good citizenship. A better world understanding is achieved by knowing the languages and customs of other countries, The French and Spanish Clubs play a big part in developing this rela- tionship. The Junior Classical League also helps the students to gain a better understanding of their own English language. Gaining experience in public speaking was of great value to the members of the Debate team. This group learned to understand better the present problems of the world and became well versed on them. To improve our community and local government by educating the students to become better citizens is the aim of many of the clubs at Moline Senior High. They all engage in community projects for which the students can well be proud! T'