Wright School for Girls - Wrightorian Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

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43... Mrs. Murphy's enthusiasm causes even a fifth period geometry class to be interesting. Is Beauty The world of mathematics has infinite scope and appeal because the Greatest Mathematician cre- ated it in strength, beauty, and perfection, to be al- ways of use to man. These words of Mrs. S. S. Murphy our mathematics instructor, reflect the feel- ings of all who have earnestly studied this exact science. In the beginning geometry studies, Mrs. Murphy points out to us the angles of tree limbs and roots, the prisms and cubes of crystals, and the sun and moon. All of these were created by God with infinite care and precision for us to use, from measuring ingredients for biscuits in the kitchen to sending rockets into space. Wfe also learn that mathematics is a mirror of civilization. From the Pythagorean theorem to Ein- stein's formula EIMC2, we are aware of the history as well as the fundamentals. As we progress in our studies of numbers and their applications, we are also impressed with the constant presence of some- thing infinite in every problem. Through mathe- matics, clear results of right and wrong can be achieved, which give us a sense of fulfillment, not to be found in many other studies. ln solid geometry class Dorothy Rogers points out the cylindc-r's element as Mrs. Murphy explains its similarity to the edge of a rectangular solid, while Brenda Moore and 'Ioan Burney await their turn at perspective construction.

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i qv, I awvq n. M2255 A . Math Solving equations on the board with the help of Mrs. Murphy gives first year algebra students a clear picture of algebraic procedure. l 2 A up '11-, --V4 'K t.' 1 f K i i M i L 4 . - 9 W ,. .... I Q.. f ' . , M ' ' ' 'Mime 'K xiii, ' lr , ' . .Zi i'r .':' f ,,1-' A r'-- , ' ' 5' 'f rli f tt.- g , .,.,,,1v.1 -'-. ,P r:,1- , 2 :r, s' Numark' :-: f ' '-'.:': ' V t ': 1 7 5 - I 44 ' V- -- i t 1.- 3 , we ' -A '-,i ' QPF' -- ett f I i 33 , Trigonometry student Marcia Zydiak points out a practical application lnstructed by Mrs. Moore, second year algebra stu- Of the slide rule to Anriise Waterman and Ann Rogers. dents learn to apply the Pythagorean Theorem to 24 word problems.

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' it -fm v:-- 5 yr: -f 1 r -1, -:-, .- ....' . in ,v::,. - as A,L:, .1 Fifth Graders - Noel Ladd, Claire Stanard, Hartley King, Mary Hillard, and Frances Jensen - practice for special parts in the Christmas program. Sometimes voices sound like yawns, and faces look asleep as meet early every morning before classes, under the direction Mrs. Moore. Altos are: Captain Dianne Allen, Joyce Cadenhead, Mills, Sally Laidlaw, Bruce Wilder, Mary Walker Rainer, ty Lund, Jolee Peck, Toni Fogle, Marcia Zydiak, Patricia Van Moore, Dorothy Rogers, Elizabeth Brown, Gene Kelly. Second dall, Betty Walton, Jane Gates, Beth Eichold, Cammie Plummer, Marolyn W'ilson, Rae Wade, Deborah Long, Frankie Posey, Ann Turner, Julie Rhoades, Fran Aldridge, Carolyn Cook, First sopranos are: Captain Annise Waterman, Janise Gregor, Dale Kyle, Mary Doc Roberts, Christine Beachy, Winifred Towle, Ann Rogers, Judy Covington, Peggy Smith, Joan Music I Not all of us actually sing in our morn- ing showers, but we do step directly from them into our special, early-morning chorus, where Rogers and Hammerstein, Romberg, and Mrs. Martha Thomson overcome Mot- pheus, as we rock our little conservatory with favorite tunes. Sometimes we sing just for our own enjoyment, but more often we are preparing for one of our public appear- ances. At Thanksgiving we joined the Jun- iors in their choral drama. We look forward all year to the Christmas sing, when with our parents and friends we celebrate with selections that have become a part of the Christmas tradition. The minstrel, co-pro- duced with the Dramatics Club, tevives many best-loved spirituals and folk songs. Often, just listening to a fine symphony or aria increases our appreciation of good Members of the Senior Music Appreciation Club 4- Patty Towle, Nancy Stevens, 26 and Becky Dunn - listen to L'apres-Midi d'un Faunen by Debussy. Not pictured are Bruce Wilder and Marcia Zydiak.