Moline High School - M Yearbook (Moline, IL)

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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

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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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In the complex world of today, great emphasis is placed on the knowledge of modern math. MHS students were fortunate to have a variety of math courses from which to choose. Basic math courses provided students with a back- ground in mathematic essentials. Instructors concentrated on having the students solve problems encountered in everyday life. College bound students had a wide choice of courses and usually picked the combination of those which they specifically needed. These courses included Algebra I and II and plane geometry. Advanced students were able to take plane and solid geometry and college algebra and trigonometry. Honors students also had a course in cal- culus. Instructors selected these students on the basis of recommendation, past grade averages, and interest in their work. In the algebra courses offered, students learned to solve simple and complex equations by using logarithms, to draw graphs, and to use quadratic equations. Geometry courses involved the application of theorems and postu- lates to everyday problems. Mrs. Vivian Jones shows seniors Gary Fisher and Bob Groene how a theorem actually works by using a wooden polyhedron. Students Learn Modern Math, Solve Equations Fritz Boom Jack Brown Mathematics Mathematics Football Student Congress George Dodd Biology FTA Darrell Goar Physics Milton Hagberg Orville Harkey Mathematics Mathematics Ruth Anne Hartman Richard Lewis Mathematics Paul Holm Delores Hulse Vivian Jones Edward Lemon Mathematics Cheerleading Chemistry Chemistry Mathematics Mathematics Football 18