Moline High School - M Yearbook (Moline, IL)

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Courses in typing, shorthand, and general office prac- tice were offered to business minded students. For the first time, beginning typing classes were able to use electric typewriters, each student using the electric machine for one third of the semester. Use of these machines gave the students an opportunity to increase their speed and typing ability. Overhead projectors were used in classes to project shorthand characters onto a screen, enabling students to see the characters clearly. Tape recorders and record players played back messages and letters. Each set served from eight to ten students and could be adjusted to dic- tate at three or four different speeds, allowing each stu- dent to work at his own rate. General office practice trained students in the daily routine of an office. Added second semester was the class for boys only, emphasizing the use of computing machines and filing practices such as those found in factories and offices. These classes stressed automation in business, giving students a preview of the new types of equipment used in modem offices. College bound students gained helpful methods of taking notes from a course in notetaking, a simplified version of shorthand. MHS purchased an IBM electric typewriter, which simulates a key punch machine board. This machine al- lowed students to get the feel of operating actual key punch machines. A new thermo-fax machine, which makes copies of material, was also purchased. Teachers used this machine to demonstrate the operating procedure to students. Mr. Edward Mitchell demonstrates the proper way to use a Thermofax machine to seniors Betty Stafford and Jacquie Nelson. Modern Machines Supplement Business Classes Dorothea Hyink Shorthand Billie Lee Alma Kotez Spanish Business Education Spanish Club Edward Mitchell Business Education Camera Club Helen Piehl French French Club Mario Ramirez Spanish Joe Ruherg Frieda Schnowske Business Education Business Education Diane Snodgrass Tennis Counselor Spanish Esther Steffen Keith Williams Stan Woods Latin Business Education Accounting 21

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Constance Andeen Bruce Anderson Carol Conelly Shorthand German Latin German Club Latin Club Gladys Day Donald Diehl Marilyn Ekdahl Business Education Business Education Latin As the world becomes smaller, and the connections between nations grow stronger, the foreign language de- partment of MHS has grown to increase the opportunities of learning foreign languages. This has allowed students to concentrate on one language, giving them a better background for study and travel. Students at MHS this year witnessed the expansion of the language department. Previously, Latin was the only four year course. This year Spanish became the second four year language. The first third year French class began this year. Last year German was a new course at MHS. This year German II became part of the curriculum. The junior highs also began classes in German and French so that by 1968, all of Moline’s language courses will cover four years. First year language students learned the fundamental rules of speech and grammar. Second, third, and fourth year pupils continued their study of the language and used supplementary reading material to give them a better look at the country, its history and its people. French, Spanish, and German students spent one hour a week in the language laboratory listening to and then repeating the dialogues and practice drills. Study of a foreign language not only permits the stu- dents to speak in another tongue, but enables them to better understand the country’s culture and customs. Languages Combine Cultural, Linguistic Studies “Everything will be ready in a minute,” comments Mrs. Helen Piehl, turning the myriad of diais and switches as Sue Haywood, Carole Peterson, and Pat Pappas eagerly await the French music. Helen Gehring Distributive Education “ D.E.” Club Margaret Griffin Business Education 20

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Home economics classes and industrial arts courses taught girls and boys various aspects af adult life. In home economics, instructors taught girls to plan well-balanced meals, and to properly care for children. Food classes planned and prepared nutritious as well as appetizing meals, while clothing classes studied the color and design of textiles, in addition to the actual material itself. Family living classes taught girls the meaning of marriage and child care. In industrial arts, boys have the opportunity to either draw and design machines and tools or to use them in actual vocational training. Over twenty-seven courses were offered, giving students a wide variety from which to choose. Courses offered were welding, auto mechanics, metal and woodworking, and drafting, which included mechanical and architectural drawing plus tool and struc- tural designing. Machine shops helped boys set up and operate basic toolroom machines. Electronics could also be taken by interested boys. Special education gave its students instruction in regular school surroundings. The well-equipped nurse’s office offered medical aid and comfort to any student who required it. Extend that line another fourth of an inch and you’ll be done,” in- structs Mr. Cyrus Galley as senior Jim McClary completes a blue- print for his mechanical drawing course. Industrial Arts, Home Ec Offer Vocational Aid William Baltzell Driver’s Training Baseball Lela Adams Family Living Future Homemakers William Bishop Donald Adkins Driver’s Training Art Basketball Ray Brasmer Industrial Arts Supervisor Louis Dilulio Band Cyrus Galley Geneva Henss Robert Edwards Drafting Nurse Clifton Hyink Lorette Johnson Warren Leonard Woodworking JETS Future Nurses Driver’s Training Clothing Electronics 22