Muskegon High School - Said and Done Yearbook (Muskegon, MI)

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Ruth Y. Terry B.A.. M.A. Reading and study skills are basic to every school suc- cess, comments Mrs. Terry who is in charge of the new speed-reading course at M.H.S. Mrs. Terry is also the Thespion advisor. Florence Tool B.A., M.A. Mrs. Tool, a French teacher at M.H.S. is well qualified hov- ing not only graduated from the University of Colorado, but also from Radcliffe and the Sorbonne in Paris. Harold R. Weaver A.B., M.A. Mr. Weaver is a sophomore English teacher. When asked about school spirit, he replied that school spirit is generally good. He feels that upperclass- men are ahead of the sopho- mores in this respect, but he is certain that they will catch up. Lindsey Wilhite B.S. A popular newcomer to the M.H.S. faculty, Mr. Wilhite teaches French and Spanish. Believing in the importance of his work, he comments, Per- haps in the final analysis, it will be through languages that we will at last solve the worId's problems. Dale Wingler B.S. School spirit is a parallel to adult community spirit, be it in athletics, in dramatics, or what- ever activity a person becomes a part, states our Booster Club advisor, Mr. Wingler. Depend- ing on the season, this English teacher lists his hobbies as swimming and grading themes!

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Franklin G. Poling A.B. - Mr. Poling is responsible for the broadcasting of the P.A. announcements every morning. Directing the senior play and the talent assembly are his ex- tra-curricular activities. He teaches a radio class and sev- eral speech classes. Frances K. Redmond B.A. Although Mrs. Redmond is very busy teaching senior Eng- lish at M.H.S., she has time to garden and read. Mrs. Red- mond is a graduate of the State University of iowa. Marjorie Rice B.A., M.A. Mrs. Rice is another Univer- sity of lowa graduate who teaches English, speech, and dramatics. She believes that speech and dramatics develop poise, confidence, and fluency in speaking. Elizabeth Schuler B.A., M.A. Mrs. Schuler became infer- ested in teaching Englisl ef- ly because of her fondn for literature. School spirit M. H.S. she describes as exL :nt and spontaneous. 20 l John C. Schwegman A.B., B.A. The new Latin teacher at M. H.S., Mr. Schwegman feels that a teacher, working with young people, must know his age group .... I feel that a course should be difficult e- nough to encourage the stu- dent to think for himself and to raise his standards of learn- ing. Eleanor Stockwell A.B., M.A. After graduating from North- ern State Teachers College and the University of Michigan, Miss Stockwell came to Muske- gon to teach English. Reading and playing cards occupy her leisure time.

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Through the study of history, government, eco'- nomics, and sociology, the Social Studies Depart- ment strives to teach an appreciation of our great American heritage, and an understanding of our country's government. lts goal is to shape respon- sible citizens. Paul T. Baldwin B.A., M.A. Coach teaches sociology and American government, in addition to being the football coach at M.H.S. He says that he considers sociology an avo- cation and government a provo- cation: there is a great need for students to understand their government so they can take their place as responsible citi- zens in our society. James H. Curnalia B.A., M.A. Pops , one of the Senior class advisors, teaches Ameri- can and world history. A con- firmed bachelor, his hobbies are reading, gardening, cook- ing, and photography. He thinks that the school spirit is lopsided--applied too much to athletics and not enough to such matters as corridor con- duct or support for musical, theatrical, or scholarly activi- ties. J. Paul Dunworth A.B., M.A. American history dnd Amer- ican government are the sub- jects Mr. Dunworth teaches. M. H. S. doesn't consistently have enough school spirit. 22 Edward C. Hager B.A., M.A. ' ----a proud papa for the first time in November, l96l. Mr. Hager is the basketball and golf coach and teaches Ameri- can government. The backing our students give our athletes is the best I have ever seen .and certainly reflects the overall en- thusiasm of this school. George K. Hughes A.B., M.A. ' ' Mr. Hughes is a graduate of the University of lllinois and teaches world history. Every responsible citizen in our Amer- ican democracy must know his- tory. lf the citizen does not know it, he is doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past.