Mortimer Jordan High School - Torch Yearbook (Morris, AL)

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FINE ARTS SCHOOL UTERATURB ART SPEECH MRS. TABARES Culture plays a large part in our lives at Jordan. It is reflected in the many fine arts courses offered here. Above, Mrs. Tabares helps a student perfect her Spanish accent. Mrs, Tabares has done much to help stu- dents understand the customs of Spanish speaking people. MRS, TAYLOR The knowledge of art can be a deeply satisfying part of a student ' s life. Miss Hansen helps her students appreciate art and creative genius. At left, she explains an important technical point to one of her students. MISS HANSEN 16

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SOCIAL STUDIES DEVELOP WELL INFORMED CITIZENS y MISS VAUGHN The Social Studies Department helps to prepare youth to take their places as respon- sible citizens. They are taught pride in the American Heritage and faith in the Demo- cratic system. Among the many courses offered are Alabama History and Civics; American History, Government and Econom- ics; and World History. MR, WILLIS MR. STRICKLAND

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ENRICH OUR LIFE LANGUAGE MUSIC DRAMA MR. OWEN A wealthy child without music is a poor child indeed. Mr. Owen and Mrs. Taylor have brought music into the lives of those who attend Jordan. At the far left Mrs, Taylor directs a choral group while Mr. Owen (above) helps the band prepare for traveling to a football game. MRS. BLAYLOCK Mrs. Blaylock, our Librarian, makes the best books of all ages available to students. Mr. Ginn instructs students in speech and drama. He also acquaints them with Roman language, culture, and Literature in his Latin classes. MR. GINN 17