Moline High School - M Yearbook (Moline, IL)

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Helen Andersen Mary Ann Becker Cullen Case Jack Coder Roy Devinney Government History History Economics History Counselor Counselor Jack Dye Government Basketball Frances Johnson History Charles Laws George Manus Jack Miller History History History Football Rifle Club Robert Moore History Baseball Thyra Perry History Bed Cross Student Historians Learn To Apply Knowledge Kim Brunner gazes in amazement as Mrs. Thyra Perry, honors world history teacher, points out the great immensity of Russia. In the social science department, teachers emphasized the knowledge of history both past and present. The ’64 presidential election provided excellent material for dis- cussion and debate in all government and history classes. Sophomores completed their first history course at MHS with a study of civilization. Beginning with pre- historic man, the course traced world history to the present day, giving special attention to the great societies both ancient and modem. Many outside activities, such as the construction of maps and charts, helped students gain a better understanding of past events and happenings. Panel discussions prepared and presented by the students to the class, brought in outside information adding interest to the course. Juniors studied American history thoroughly which provided them with a knowledge of our own country’s heritage. The study of presidential elections played an important part in their study, familiarizing them with each President from Washington to Lyndon B. Johnson. During second semester each member of the class had to write a term paper on a phase of U. S. History which interested him. Seniors had to take one semester of government, which covered the functions of local, state and national govern- ing bodies, plus a brief study of communism. Classroom discussions and debates were encouraged by govern- ment teachers. Every Friday each student gave an oral report on information gathered from books and magazines outside of class. To complete the course, each student had to pass a test on the U. S. Constitution. Twelfth graders could also take economics and geography. 16

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English courses at MHS enabled the students to ex- press themselves more fluently, in both spoken and written language. During the sophomore year, students had to take a course of general English which combined grammar as well as composition. Tenth graders studied the classics, A Tale of Two Cities, Jane Eyre, Greek Mythology, and two works by Shakespeare, As You Like It and Julius Caesar. Although a second year of English was mandatory, juniors had the privilege to choose, with the recommenda- tion of their sophomore English teacher, the course they preferred: American Literature, Honors English, Journal- ism, or Communications. They also gave individual speeches and reports during the required Oral English period each week for one semester. Moby Dick and The Scarlet Letter gave juniors a better picture of American literature. English was an elective in the senior year. One semester of composition and two semesters of English Literature were available. For the third year, students could take a combined course, covering one semester of composition and two of English literature in a year. In these classes the studies included The Return of the Native and Of Human Bondage. Vocabulary study was an important part of all English classes. Words learned by students helped to increase their speaking and writing ability. A new development in the department was the experi- ment in team teaching. Senior combination English classes heard lectures on additional subject matter given by Miss Garst and Mr. Adam. These talks increased their knowl- edge considerably and gave new interest to the subject. “Always use the same tense,” Miss Karen Ziegler explains to sopho- more Paulette Frazelle as she reviews her theme. Concentrates on Sound Language Development, Usage Irene McGaughy Librarian FTA Ralph McMinn English Counselor Shilrey Riecke Virginia Moffitt Barbara Neumann English Betty Roseberg English English French Club English DeWayne Roush Lucy Shawgo Phylita Shinneman Mary Youngdahl Speech English English Journalism Karen Ziegler Dramatics Debate Fine Arts Line O’Type English 15

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Mr. Jack Dye, government teacher, goes over an article in the American Observer with seniors Geoff Smithers and Sue Siegfried. These weekly newspapers enable seniors to read about our government at work. Of Past Events to Present World Situations, Troubles Gene Shipley History Willard Starkey Track History Mary Steckel History Albert S tevens History Counselor Emily Stotlar History Counselor Herbert Thompson History Basketball Sophomores Jack Pearson, Scott Brooks, and Greg Lewis- put the finishing touches on their maps and charts. Pro- jects such as these are a regular part of the world history course. 17