Gadsden High School - Crucible Yearbook (Gadsden, AL)

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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 ]

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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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JOHN BATES BOSTICK Coach Bostick, head basketball coach, graduated from Florence State College. He earned his B.S. degree in Physical Education. He also teaches al- gebra. Head Coach Green surveys his football boys while they eot their food after winning a close game. Department Girls also have several Intramural games during the year. G.H.S. teams are known throughout the state for their playing ability, as well as good sportsmanship. Good sports- manship is an important part of the education of G.H.S. physical education pupils. Gadsden High can well be proud of this department's policies and actions. Coach McKee addresses the students at a Pep Rally as cheerleader Janice New- hoff looks on. The coaches always try to build up school spirit and team morale with rousing speeches. This action helps the team to try harder to win. [ 27 ] MARTHA BULLOCK Mrs. Bullock received her B. S. degree in Secondary Educa- tion from Jacksonville State College. She is the sponsor of the Junior class, the Cheerleaders, and the Pep Club.