Pelham High School - Pinnacle Yearbook (Pelham, AL)

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P a t i e n c e , dedication and love of her sub- ject enable Mrs. Bresler to help students express themselves more s effectively both in writing and conversation. Mrs. Campbell feels that a sense of humor is an important quality for a teacher. This enables them to overcome the many frustrations they face each day. 162 FACULTY Mr. Butler believes that counselors are important because they are able to help students maximize their educational potential. He says that the trait he likes most about the students at PHS is their individuality. IW' X Mrs. Childress pictures herself as a modern Don Quixote because he was always optimistic and saw some good in all situations. She feels that communication is an important quality for a teacher to have.

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Mrs. Davis feels that good disci- pline is the most impor- tant quality a teacher can have. She likes the ap- preciation students show when she gives them ex- tra help out- side of class. 'xx .il A. Coach Crook became a part of P.H.S. athletics because he had been involved in sports all his life - both as a player and a coach. Mrs. Cox feels that patience is an important quality for a teacher to have. Basically she tries to instill values which will help students decide right from wrong. Ms. Deaver feels t h a t H o m e Economics helps students to im- prove the quality of their lives through the development of life skills - skills that are often delicate and intricate. Perhaps this is why she enjoys reading novels by James Michener because she feels he possesses the ability to express these life skills in an imaginative way. 163 FACULTY