Sapulpa High School - Sapulphan Yearbook (Sapulpa, OK)

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Miss Hilderbrand patiently waits for Tony to get that right answer. Bill I.yda puts Mr. Myles into a state of shock by asking him if he can produce a teacher dissolving formula. Experimentation is key word Retiring after 39 years of teaching, MR. HF.NRY SIMMONS, plans to stay in the profession by doing some substitute teaching in Sapulpa. He will probably spend some time on the local golf course too. During his eight years at SHS Mr. Simmons has taught Algebra I, physics, and Algebra II. Under his leadership the F.T.A. has earned and maintained a high standing among school organizations.' Mr. Simmons is an active lay leader in the First Methodist Church. MISS MARY LOUISF HILDF.RBRAND has taught mathematics at SHS for five years. She received her M.S. degree from Oklahoma State University. The Devotion Club is fortunate in having her as its sponsor. She also is a Sunday School teacher, a member of her church choir, and president of the youth division of the Church of the Naza-rene, where she attends regularly. 20

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 Love me, love my dog!” is, perhaps, the most identifying statement you will hear from MRS. SALLY GOLDSBERRY, sophomore English teacher. Mrs. Golds-berry, in her first year at SHS, has served as sponsor of the Medical Arts Club. Panhandle A. M. College is where she received her B.A. degree. She attends the Episcopalian Church. MRS. BYDRA KUYKENDALL, president of the high school English teachers of Oklahoma, has taught senior English at SHS for eight years. She received a B.A. degree from Northwestern State College. Mrs. Kuykendall is a sponsor of the senior class and Horizon Club. Her favorite saying is, Anything worth doing at all is worth doing well.” She attends the First Baptist Church. For 17 years MRS. ALBERTA IRVIN has taught in the Sapulpa School System and she is presently teaching sophomore English. She received her M.E. degree from T.U. The Pep Club is fortunate to have her as a sponsor. When not in school, Mrs. Irvin enjoys traveling. Nothing happens unless first a dream. is listed as her favorite saying. Her church preference is Baptist. MISS LAQUETA CLARK, in her first year at SHS, has taught junior English. She received a B.A. degree at Northeastern State College. Miss Clark is a sponsor of the Horizon Club and junior class. Her outside activities include bowling and swimming. Her church affiliation is Catholic. 19

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MR. LUCION V. MYLES, head of the science department, teaches chemistry, biology, and botany. He received his M.E. degree from Southeastern State College and has been with the Sapulpa school system six years. His school activities include sponsoring the Camera Club and junior class. MISS MARY ANN WELPTON has taught biology and physical education at SHS for two years. She received her B.S. degree from Central State College and is doing graduate work in physical education at Oklahoma State University. She sponsors the Pep Club and participates in sports activities. Her favorite saying is, What is it??? MR. MIKE COY is doing graduate work at TU in guidance and counseling. He received his B.A. degree from OSU. During his first year at Sapulpa, Mr. Coy has taught biology and has been very active in organizing the Boys' Pep Club. His church affiliation is Methodist. in math and science courses What do two points determine? How is the mechanical advantage of the five simple machines determined? Students seek the answers to these and many other similar questions during enrollment in challenging math and science courses. The science department encourages students to seek careers in the diversified fields of scientific endeavor and to gain an understanding of the part that science plays in our modern world. Biology students learn through dissection; aspiring young chemists prepare laboratory experiments; and physics students try to gain a thorough knowledge of the laws involving energy and matter. Students planning ahead for college prepare themselves by enrolling in the informative math courses offered. These include algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Applying their skills with energy and verve, students become acquainted with methods of reasoning that will enable them to cope with problems of the future. 21