Moline High School - M Yearbook (Moline, IL)

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Dr. Dwight M. Davis, the superintendent of the Moline educational system, executes the details of policies decided upon by the Board of Education. Working with the per- sonnel of the schools, presiding at board meetings, and cheerfully lending his assist- ance whenever possible are just a few of the many exacting duties he performs. At the present time he is greatly con- cerned with the problems resulting from an enrollment growing yearly: the financing. the constructing, and the furnishing of thc new senior high school, several new grade schools, and additions to other grade schools. A referendum calling for 3851000 in bonds and a nine-cent increase in the building fund tax rate, which was defeated in De- cember, was voted upon again in February. Leaders Face Growin -Enrollment Problems The Board of Education members, elected for three-year terms by the citizens of Moline, have overall control in setting up the policies by which the schools function. The power to make all final decisions relative to the system rests with the group. Board members are SEATED: Dr. R. E. Huggies, Roger Potter, Dr. Dwight M. Davis, superintendent of schools, Kenneth Peterson, board president. STRND- INC: Henry Parsons, Mrs. Onalee Evans, Merritt Faust, Mrs. Helen Parker, Melvin Reynolds, board secretary-treasurer. Constantly working to maintain and im- prove the educational standards of the Moline schools are the supervisors and directors of special activities. SEATED: Miss Roberta Lynch, director of audio! visual education, Miss Lorraine Quick, acting vocal music supervisorg Miss Marie Ringquist, supervisor of art edu- cation: Mrs. Geneva Henss, school nurse. STANDING: Philip Mahoney, di- rector of special services, E. Lee Bar- nett, director of vocational education: Ray Smith, director of physical welfare: Earl Youngdahl, acting instrumental music supervisorg Marlin Baxter, direc- tor of elementary education and director of guidance.

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QPRIL Xgf S ff ff f , , I v 54 Lig- , gjkv- 'fl F g 5-5sQ,6zg, l ,Y, ' 5.k::-5 ff ,J ' A N ' K X Q ,ffzf X. A xx gf 13 In 1873 MHS opened its doors for the first timeg a faculty of three taught twenty- three students. This year the board of edu- cation added eight new faculty members to the MHS staffg sixty-eight instructors- all of them college graduates - taught 1400 students. Mr. Lamont Hultgren completed his first year as the eighteenth principal of the school. In 1873 only a straight academic course was offered to the studentg the motto of the school was g'Knowledge is power. By 1957 the responsibilities of the faculty, in addi- tion to training the student scholastically, included coaching the Maroons, advising the publications, sponsoring the clubs and organizations, and staging the productions. Thus the faculty aided in the development of well-rounded citizens. For the faculty, too-this was A BAN- NER YEAR!

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Formerly dean of boys and assistant principal, Lamont Hultgren began his first year as principal of MHS last fall. Mr. Hultgren is respected by the student body and faculty for his willingness to help and co-operate with every individual and organ- ization within the school. His main duties deal with the policies of the school, working with the teaching per- sonnel, and making decisions pertaining to the school's curriculum. Looking after the equipment of the school is a large task that will become even larger as the new high school nears completion. 1111 Hultgren, Ziebell Assume New Pos't'o s Serving his first year at Moline High School as dean of boys and assistant principal, Norman Ziebell has many duties. Primarily working with the boys, he helps them plan their class programs, issues admits and permits, and aids them with personal, social, and disciplinary problems. He counsels the boys in regard to present circum- stances, future education, or any ques- tions which they bring to him. Mr. Ziebell also works with the Student Congress. Mrs. Marie Waller, dean of girls, is actively involved in the school life of all MHS students: administering the Illi- nois state tests, the National Merit Scholarship tests and other tests, spon- soring the National Honor Society, and assisting with the production of ADC. She advises the girls about colleges, scholarships, and jobs. Her responsi- bilities as dean also include checking attendance and planning schedules.