East High School - Beacon Yearbook (Knoxville, TN)

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McSpadden, Seale, and Dowell Million, Herndon. and Bible Mrs. Iessie McSpadden, Mrs. Evelyn Seale, and Miss Ora Dowell, junior, sophomore, and senior English instructors, are reading essays submitted for competition in Youth Appreciation Week. These teach- ers bear the major responsibility for training students in the correct methods for oral and written expression of their native language. Mrs. Seale is also the sponsor of the National Honor Society. Miss Gladys Million, Miss Lynda Herndon, and Mr. Buford Bible are discussing the correlation between algebra and geometry. All three teachers realize the necessity and importance attached to the role of mathematics in this scientific age. Miss Million sponsors the Future Teachers Clubp Miss Herndon, the Beacon, and Mr. Bible is athletic director and serves as acting principal during the absence of the principal.

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ws- WC- Nba. Hankins, Hall, and Polston Mrs. Retha Hankins and Mr. Frank Hall, girls' and boys' physical education teachers, respectively, stand with Mr. Bob Polston, head football coach, viewing some of the trophies recently placed in the new trophy case near the gymnasium. All three instructors are principal leaders in developing the bodies of the students and pro- moting sports of all types. Mrs. Hankins also sponsors the cheer- leaders, Y-Teens, and Pep Club, Mr. Polston is a general science instructor, and Mr. Hall is an assistant coach. .4 Allred, Naberhuis. and Campbell Mrs. Ann Allred, typing and shorthand instruc- tor, Miss Iean Naberhuis, typing teacher and distributive education advisor, and Mr. W. M. Campbell, bookkeeping instructor and supervisor of the bank, inspect copies made on the Heyer Spirit Duplicator. This machine is one of several new machines that have recently been added to the business department. Mrs. Allred is also the Anchor club advisor, and Miss Naberhuis is in charge of the store and sponsors the BLUE and GRAY. 'I4

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Fugate Mr. lohn Fugate, language instructor, daily in- trigues his students in Spanish, French, and Latin. Not only is Mr. Fugate a fluent speaker in the languages he teaches, but he also has an understanding ot Russian, Italian, and Dutch. This outstanding linguist is sponsor of the Spanish and Latin Clubs, and also sponsor of the junior class. Blackett and LeSueur Mrs. Patti Blackett, art instructor, and Mr. Bob LeSueur, instructor in mechani- cal drawing, woodworking, and metals, admire the showcase featuring the craftsmanship of students in metals. Students learn the art of using their hands with their imagination and cre- ativity in their classes. The drive and interest exhibited by these teachers are evident in their classes: and the Art Club, sponsored by Mrs. Blackett, and the track team, coached by Mr. Les Sueur. fn' Woods and Bennett Miss Colleen Bennett, librarian, and Mrs. Virginia W'oods, Bible instructor, are discussing the need of more ire- quent use ot the dictionary by students. Mrs. Vtfoods, a comparatively new face at East has won the respect and friend- ship of both teachers and students. Miss Bennett, a familiar figure, is al' ways willing to give her aid and as- sistance when needed. The majority ot the bulletin boards and display cases are under Miss Bennett's direc- tion, too. 16