Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

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Page 14 The Monesse GIFTS. IF I could wave a fairy wand, And my ships were come back from the sea, I would give these gifts to the teachers Who are very dear to me. I’d give to Mr. Munson A model community school A library on Lincoln, And law, order and rule. A harmonious band I’d give to Mr. Liljedahl, A new test tube for Physics, And a noiseless study hall. I’d give to Mr. Liberty A cane with a golden head,! Some “specs” on a great, long chain, And a necktie made of red. A dove-cote made for two I’d give to Mr. Hungerford and his little wife, A farm well stocked with fishes So he’ll be happy all his life. I’d give to the coach our loyalty, Here’s to Mr. Moore! And a football eleven That would pile up every score. I’d give to Miss Coontz a shady nook By a rippling river’s side; A garden of flowers and a book, And a Kentucky horse to ride. I’d give to Miss Brown A thousand dollar puzzle prize; And in the reduction of binomial factors Let her students in mathematics be wise. “Variety is the spice of life.’’-—Edward Murry

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The Monesse Pag 13 MARGARET W. PALMER, A. B. History, Civics Miss Margaret Palmer is a grad¬ uate of the, Mt. Pleasant (Iowa) High School and the University of Illinois. She has been teaching His¬ tory and Civics in the Momence Community High School during the past three years. ALICE MAE STONE, B. S. Home Economics Miss Alice Ma© Stone is a graduate of the Deicatur High School and James Millikin University, She has been teaching Home Economics in our schools during the past three years. RUTH M. WESTFALL Stenography, Typewriting, Book¬ keeping Miss Ruth M. Westfall is a grad¬ uate of the Washington High School, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and the Minnesota State Teachers ' College, Duluth, Minnesota. She has also pursued Commercial studies in the Gregg School, Chicago. She has been teaching Stenography, Type¬ writing and Bookkeeping in the Momence Community High School during the past year. ' Vm Palm«r Wsftf ' ftU?”

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The Monesse Page 15 I’d give to Miss Palmer when out of school A couple of miles to hike; A pair of roller skates And a great big sw imming pool- I’d give to Miss Mauritzson a store of books, A cup of coffee and an easy chair; I’d let her indulge everywhere In athletics and fresh air. I’d give to Miss Stone a kitchen Where contented she could bake, To the joy of everybody Sweet dainties, pudding, pie and cake. I’d give to Miss Westfall a schoolroom Where shorthand notes she may take, And time-racing typewriters she may have, And pupils wide awake. I’d give to Miss McNeil A heroine with curls of gold, A hero who’s the sweetest thing, And a villian fierce and bold. These are the gifts I’d give them, For I am sure that you’ll agree That they are the best teachers That ever there could be! —Goldie Goldberg. “The curlier thei hair the better.”—Hattie Kaylor