Moline High School - M Yearbook (Moline, IL)

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Concerning Building, Curriculum Revision Administrators of the various departments are FRONT ROW: Mrs. Frances O Neill, reading; Mrs Roberta Wollerman, audio-visual; Mrs. Eleanor Keim, Homemaking; Mrs. Lorraine Nichols, assistant music; Miss Marie Ringquist, art. BACK ROW: Lamont Hultgren, administrative assistant; Mrs. Elinor Case, library; Dr. Frederick Swanson, music; Mr. Ray Smith, health, physical education, safety; Mr. Raymond Brasmer, trade, in- dustry, adult education; Mr. Louis Dilulio; Mr. Arthur Jenkins, administrative assistant; Marlin Baxter, program planning director. iiiiiuiiDfiD ibbi ? yum flpg IM ■(itii ' iC ' ir.n ill op it aa fla Ji Hi ■ L A stately home donated to Moline, Allendale serves as the center of educational activity and houses the offices of Moline administrators. 11

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School Board Faces Important Decisions Heading the Moline school system. Dr. Paul Emerich and the Board of Education faced many important de- cisions which were of great significance to the stu- dents who attend Moline High School. With the advent of the mini-skirt and longer hair for boys, the board members had additional complications concerning the student dress code. An answer was even- tually found, and with it came a revised code. Another decision resting with the Board was the question of weighted grades. The merits and disad- vantages of such a system were debated. Board mem- bers also discussed which new subjects should be added to the curriculum, and those that should be dropped. The possibilities of a teaching enrichment program were also considered. Under this program methods from grade school through high school would be coordinated. Because of overcrowding and the futility of remodel- ing old schools, building became an important issue. The Board tentatively considered putting Irving and Erics- son School in one new building. With a position on the Board vacated by Dr. Lester Sartorius, Mr. E. R. Friesth became its newest member. Dr Paul Emerich Superintendent of Schools Serving the Moline school system are Board Members: FRONT ROW: Mrs Roberta Pearson; Mr Melvin Reynolds, Assistant Superintendent; Dr Paul Moen, President; Mrs. Vivian Rosenberg, board secretary ' ; and Mrs. Helen Curtis BACK ROW: Mr. Alan Halene, Mr E. R Friesth, and Mr. Richard V. Shrader 10

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Computerized Society Initiated at School Through MHS Administrators ' Foresight Stanley S. Smith Principal This year the antiquated method of scheduling by hand was replaced by computers, furnished by the University of Iowa, cutting the once nine-week job down to only a few hours. Administrators also discussed the possibility of computers to evaluate full capacity usage of classroom space. This year anyone who was unfortunate enough to have been found in the halls without a pass became well-acquainted with our new hall monitors. These lav- women were added to ease teachers of hall and cafeteria duty, thus giving the instructors time for other duties. Always interested in keeping abreast of new ideas, ad- ministrators attended conferences. Mr. Smith, accom- panied by two counselors, visited Northern Illinois Uni- versity for an articulation conference. Traveling to Western Illinois University, Mr. Schaff and three counselors discussed college problems with twenty-five freshmen who attended Moline High. To give colleges a clearer academic standing of stu- dents, a system of double ranking was initiated. Under the first ranking all courses are considered, while in the second only academic subjects are applied. In early February single registration for the next full year began Students worked closely with their coun- selors preparing their schedules.