Gadsden High School - Crucible Yearbook (Gadsden, AL)

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Betid » having regular performance of all band students, the band also sponsored many solo groups which performed many popular songs of to- day. Arts Department The Art Department is made up of the three largest groups at Gadsden High School. The Tiger Marching Band, which is recognized as one of the top marching and con- cert bands in the nation, this year has 130 members. The Velvetone and Triad Choirs which have received superior ratings in district and state competition have a total of 80 songsters. Approximately 145 Gadsden High School stu- dents sing in the choral club during the last part of their lunch period. The dramatic clubs, the Thespians and the Promethians, which together boast of more than 100 mem- bers, this year skillfully presented the comedy, You Can't Take It With You. DEWEY L. COUNTRYMAN Head of the Instrumental Music Department, Mr. Coun- tryman sponsors the Checkers and the Kingsmen. He holds a B.S. degree and a M.A. de- gree from the University of Alabama in Music Education. EDSEL LEO HAND Mr. Hand received a B.D. degree from Howard College, and A.B. degree from Jack- sonville State College, and a Master's degree from Peabody College. In addition to choral music, Mr. Hand also teaches special courses in music theory and the biology of choral mu- sic. He is the sponsor of the Velvetones and the Triads. GERRE GWIN PRICE Mrs. Price holds a B.A. degree in Spanish and Mathematics from Randolph-Macon College. She sponsors the Dramatics Club, the Debate Team, and the Art Club. She teaches art and dramatics.

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 The lunchroom stuff always does its very best to serve hot meals every, day. With their efficient work, many students enjoy many different and wholesome dishes. Home Economics Department KATE W. WATSON Mrs. Watson graduated from Livingston State Teachers Col- lege. She is the dietitian of the lunchroom and does an out- standing j o b preparing the meals for everyday. The Home Economics Department strives to produce the finest new homemakers in Alabama. With the teachers working hard, the students gradually learn the different, varied steps of sewing and cooking. The department here at Gadsden High School has one of the finest sets of equipment of any school in the state. With this knowledge, these young homemakers will become outstanding examples of Gadsden High School's teaching staff. THELMA L. HILLHOUSE Mrs. Hillhouse graduated from Huntingdon Col- lege with a A.B. degree. She takes great in- terest in helping her students learn the tech- nique of cooking. Mrs. Hillhouse teaches Home Economics. ANNE RINEHART WILLIAMS Mrs. Williams received her B.S. degree from Alabama College. She enjoys teaching her stu- dents the different steps in serving. [ 24 ]

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Coach Green, head of the Physical Edu- cation Department, is sponsor of the swim- ming, golf, and tennis teams. He attended the University of Alabama where he re- ceived both a B.S. degree and a M.A. degree. Woll-trained managers, Jimmy Character and Troy Word, help an injured player, Ronnie Billingsley, off the field. Bill Jackson looks off to see who caused the accident. Physical Educatum G.H.S. has reason to be proud of its Physical Education Department. Each student must participate in one year of exercise. All types of sports are offered: tennis, basketball, football, track, golf, and baseball. From these varied sports, many students find physical exercise a rest from mental strain. The girls7 department, under Mrs. Bullock's direction, also offers basketball, baseball, volleyball, and tennis. ROBERT McKEE G Club sponsor. Coach McKee, at- tended Auburn University where he was awarded a B.S. degree and a Masters degree. In addition to his coaching du- ties, Coach McKee teaches History and Business Law. Coach McKee explains an impoitant play while Coach Bostick looks on. [ 26 ]