Moline High School - M Yearbook (Moline, IL)

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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

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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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William Adams Donald Adkins Bruce Anderson G. Raymond Brasmer Carol Conelly Louis Dilulio Mechanical Drawing Art German Industrial Arts Latin Band Auto Mechanics German Club Supervisor Jr. Classical League Robert Edwards Cyrus Galley Stanley Leach Woodworking Drafting Art JETS Billie Lee Spanish Spanish Club Edward Lemon Warren Leonard Athletic Manager Electronics Amateur Radio YFC Closed Circuit T.V., Lab Expand Classes Mr. Richard Marlin demonstrates the mechanics of the recently in- stalled closed circuit classroom T.V. to his industrial arts students. The industrial arts section at MHS provided the op- portunity for both boys and girls to become acquainted with shop work. Since there were no restrictions placed on course selection, girls interested in interior design were allowed to take drafting. From the twenty-seven courses offered, a large variety of study could be followed. Those who had taken part in mechanical drawing in junior high could continue advanced study in more detail. Various aspects of elec- tronics were explored by many students. For some achievements in the second year class, college credit was granted. Machine shop, woodworking, and auto mechanics rounded out the curriculum, with stress upon independent projects and outside work. The MHS language department again offered courses in Latin, German, French, and Spanish. First year stu- dents were taught beginning grammar rules and vo- cabulary; while emphasis was placed on reading and composition in advanced classes. The understanding and the speaking of the languages provided the best means of learning basic grammar and speech, although movies and lab tapes supplied additional material. Upon its completion, the new academic wing will house all the language facilities. The lab, which is used by all classes excluding Latin, will be moved so that it is adjacent to the language classrooms. 20