Moline High School - M Yearbook (Moline, IL)

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Helen Anderson Mary Ann Bengtson Cullen R. Case Government World History History Counselor Jack Coder R. A. Devinney Jack Dye Economics World History Government Counselor Audio-Visual Aids Geography Golf Mary C. Foster Social Studies Frances L. Johnson History Chuck Laws Social Studies Assistant Football Wrestling George Manus Social Studies Jack L. Miller U.S. History Sociology Rifle Club Robert Moore U.S. History Student Congress Co-sponsor MHS Historians Contemplate World Events, Mrs. Mary Foster doubts the results of her classes’ reports. Using James Madison as their President, these students prepared a bulletin board following Mrs. Dolly Madison’s Era of Hospitality. To top off their display, the girls have fixed cup cakes for the class to eat while listening to the chain of events climaxing James Madison’s term as President. 18

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Sciences Prepare for Future Technology To keep pace with new developments and discoveries, MHS has expanded the scope of the science depart- ment. New this year to the biology classes were models of the DNA molecule. DNA, a substance believed to contain the secret of life, was previously studied only through the text book. With the aid of molecule kits the structure can now be covered more thoroughly. Study of all living matter from simple algae to the physiology of man was carried on through microscope work, dissec- tion, and the observation of specimens. Chemistry and chem-study classes sought to answer questions on the relationships of matter through lab experiments. More emphasis was placed on independent work in the chem-study course. PSSC physics was de- signed to give a more penetrating look at the universe by personal discovery and student conclusions. This year terminates the two year chem-physics course, which was offered at MHS on an experimental basis. Three years of material were covered in two, and Mr. Goar and Mr. Holm hope that this class will be per- manently adopted by the science department. Applying textbook knowledge in the lab, new biology teacher Mr. George Hart instructs Tom West- cott, Robin Graham, and Brenda Ketchum in performing a DNA molecule experiment. 17 Tracy Woods Mathematics Joe Wasson Chemistry Physics Vivian Jones Richard Lewis Dawn Newquist Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics John Reakes L. R. Sinclair Darlene Strobbe Biology Biology Mathematics

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Thyra C. Perry Government History Red Cross Gene Shipley Dr. Willard A. Starkey History Social Studies Cross Country Track Albert Stevens Social Studies Counselor Emily Stotlar Social Studies Counselor Herb Thompson U S. History Varsity Basketball Assistant Sophomore Baseball Consulting the sociology reading list, Mr. Jack Miller and Miss Kathleen Curry locate several books for students. As Viet Nam War Continues to Smolder Sociology was added to the social science department curriculum this year. Mr. Miller taught this course to sen- iors interested in the origins of civilization. A semester of study in this field gave the students knowledge of past events and how man has played a vital role in our society. Economics and geography were again offered for students interested in a more detailed study of the physical and in- ternal structure of our country. Sophomores learned the basic concepts of world history from the time of prehistoric man to modem man by study- ing each country in detail. Group studies done by the stu- dents added to the text information. In the junior year, students studied our country from its discovery to the pres- ent, learning how it operates. The honors program started in the junior year was continued through the junior year. Some classes used debates and others used class reports and political campaigns to enrich their study of history. Ending the social studies training required in high school was government. Seniors investigated the operation of our government along with a view of Communism. Weekly American Observers, a paper published as a summary of the week’s events, and articles from new r s magazines supple- mented the senior studies. Reviewing the answers from their recent quiz, Miss Frances John- son asks, “Who founded the first colony in America?” 19