Did You Walk, Get a Ride, Take a Bus, Or Bike To Coolidge?

 

I started a Facebook page for my junior high - Calvin Coolidge - and one for my grade school - Garfield.

I gather photos where I can - many have helped. Facebook encouraged me to ask questions, so I posted for Coolidge - "How did you get to Coolidge?"

We have 1,500 members, so I thought a few might want to respond.

We have 1,100 responses to that question. One alumnus became quite disturbed that we listed various means, such as walking, riding a bike, or getting a ride in the family car. New members of the group tend to add to the list because it is often near the top.

• One lawyer became very angry that we were discussing trivia. He probably missed the nostalgia of stores along the way, 
• a book store, 
• a laundry where we bought hot cocoa in the winter. 

Garfield Grade School - The Biggest and Best; Coolidge Junior High - Smartest and Coolest! Each One Has a Page on Facebook. Honor the Teachers and Say Hello to Alumni.

 

Garfield Grade School  

Went Condo - Sob!

Calvin Coolidge Junior High, Now Alternative High

Coolidge teachers were strict and never hesitated to inflict physical pain on those who were more than five minutes late.

We stayed loyal to the Cubs when cowards crawled cautiously away. The fiercer the fight, the longer the wait, the sweeter the victory.

Rest in Peace, Louise Maloney, age 96, Coolidge Gym Teacher, Daughter of Russian Immigrants

Louise Maloney

November 12, 1923-July 21, 2020

ROCK ISLAND — Louise S. Maloney, 96, formerly of Rock Island, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Amber Ridge, Moline.

In accordance with her wishes, no service will be held. Private inurnment will be at Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd Ave. West, Milan, IL 61264.

Louise was born Nov. 12, 1923, in Kewanee. She was the daughter of Russian immigrants, Anton and Maria Tsebolka Shinkevich. She married Robert J. “Bob” Maloney on June 14, 1946, in Rock Island. He preceded her in death on July 10, 2002.

Louise was a physical education teacher for 33 years at Coolidge Junior High School, Moline. In retirement, she always enjoyed seeing former students and keeping up with their lives and accomplishments.

She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Rock Island, Blackhawk Chapter of Retired Teachers and the Rock Island Women's Club. She enjoyed being active, playing tennis until the age of 86, and attending Plus 60 theater trips.

Coolidge Teacher and Principal Burt Ringquist's Birthday is July 20th. Join Us on the Coolidge FB Page To Wish Him Happy Birthday

We are wishing Coolidge Teacher and Principal Burt Ringquist "Happy Birthday" now on our Coolidge Facebook Page.

We are just getting started, so join us and leave a greeting and thank-you for Mr. Ringquist.

Here is his personal Facebook page in case you want to go there too:

https://www.facebook.com/burt.ringquist?fref=ts&hc_location=ufi

Gregory L. Jackson

7 hrs · Springdale, AR

Burt Ringquist - outstanding teacher and principal at Coolidge, will have a birthday on July 20th. Let's start with some Happy Birthdays and comments about his classroom excellence.

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Gregory L. Jackson Mr. Ringquist was one of the best teachers I had at any school. He was always ready for fun and had a great project for us in learning about civics and government.

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Sarah Rosborough Bancroft Happy Birthday Mr Ringquist...one of the best teachers I ever had. He always kept my attention!

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Gregory L. Jackson Here is a recent photo from his FB page.https://www.facebook.com/burt.ringquist?fref=ts

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Linda Franks Snyder Nache Happy Birthday Mr Ringqiust!!!

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Jennifer Steffen Happy Birthday, Mr. Ringquist!

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Liz Copeland Have a Happy one!!!

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Guy Johnson Happy Birthday Mr Ringquist!

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Linda Swanson Lootens Happy birthday Burt

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Tim Cook Happy Birthday!

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Becki Searls Grimes 🎂Happy Birthday ~Burt🎂. 
I hope life is treating you wonderfully!!😊

Rest in Peace - Principal Paul Hoff - Coolidge Junior High

Paul Hoff

Paul L. Hoff, 93, of Moline, IL, died Thursday, August 13, 2015, at Genesis Medical Center – Illini Campus. Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 29th, at 11:00 a.m., at First Congregational Church, 2201 – 7th Avenue, Moline. 

Inurnment will be in Hampton Cemetery in Hampton, IL. Memorials may be made to First Congregational Church, the Boy Scouts of America, or to the donor’s choice. Paul Lester Hoff was born in New Windsor, IL, on July 22, 1922, to Charles and Melissa (Congleton) Hoff. On July 18, 1945, in Canton, MO, he married Annell Bernice Ellis, who preceded him in death February 22, 2009. Paul graduated from the former East Moline High School, and from Culver-Stockton College in Canton. 

He received his Master’s Degree in Education at the University of Iowa. He served in the U.S. Army in the European Theater during WWII. Paul was a teacher and coach at Fairview Community High School in Fairview, IL, for two years before coming to Coolidge Junior High School in 1948, to teach and coach 10th grade football and basketball. He was assistant principal for five years, becoming principal in 1961. 

He retired in 1981 after 33 years. He was a member of First Congregational Church in Moline, and held many different offices there. He was a member of the Moline Kiwanis Club since 1955, a member of American Legion Post #246 of Moline, a member of the Blackhawk Retired Teachers Association, and the Illinois State Retired Teachers Association. He was awarded the Silver Beaver Award during his years as a Boy Scout Leader. He enjoyed working in his yard and gardening, and loved being with his family. Survivors include a son, Curtis (Tawnya) Hoff of East Moline; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Elva Dailey, and three brothers, Chuck, Clyde, and Larry Hoff.