Pinson Valley High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Pinson, AL)

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Coach Jim Tolson is one of the finest coaches in the State. He has been an assistant coach at the Uni- versity of Alabama. Last year he coached his basketball team to a 28- 6 record and his Jr. High Football Team to a 5-1-1 season. His players and students have much respect for him. Coach Tolson also teaches Drivers Ed. We are proud to have such an outstanding man as a mem- ber of our faculty. Typing is a skill that is unparal- leled in higher education and the business world. Knowing this, Mrs. Sonia Smith tries hard to instill the opportunities open to those who are fluent in business skills. She has many hobbies, including sewing and cooking. Mrs. Smith received her B.S. in Secondary Education from Jacksonville State University and her M.B.E. from the University of Montevallo. Coach Tolson

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In Pinson Valley ' s second year of Vocational School, the Automotive Department is in full swing under the direction of Mr. Marvin Scott. His hard-driving, quiet per- sonality is well known among his students as well as oth- ers who have lent their automobiles for his young mechanics. Mr. Scott received his Associate Degree in Type I Day Trade from Jefferson State. In her third year at Pinson Valley, Mrs. Janice Seigart is building strong mathematical foundations in her stu- dents. Mrs. Seigart, in addition to teaching Algebra II and Trigonometry, has started a math team for the first time in Pinson Valley ' s history. Mrs. Seigart received her B.A. from Auburn University and her M.A. from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Mrs. Seigart

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Coach Wald Playing the piano, pitching for his baseball team and camping are just a few of the activities enjoyed by our head baseball coach and assistant football coach, Steve Wald. He also coaches the freshman basketball team and teaches math and physical education. Coach Wald received his B.S. and MA. in P.E. and Administration from the University of Montevallo. Mr. Boyd Waldron is one of our new vocational teach- ers at Pinson. He feels that his job is a challenge and enjoys teaching his students electricity. Mr. Waldron ' s favorite quote is Life is Beautiful and he feels this espe- cially when his favorite football team, Alabama, wins. Coach Hank Williford is the head wrestling coach and also assistant coach for the football team. He coached three state champions and also coached his team to the second place spot in the state. Coach Williford received his B.S. and M.E.D. degrees from the University of Auburn and his A. A. from the University of Alabama. Mr. Larry Worley, our choral Department instructor, enjoys his job thoroughly. In addition to teaching Mr. Worley sponsors the SGA and New Expressions. He also teaches voice and is Assistant Music Director at Ridge- crest Baptist Church. Mr. Worley received his Bachelor of Music Education at Samford and his Master ' s of Choral Music at Arizona State. Mr. Worley