Banks High School - Contrails Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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MRS. REBA CLARK In school work for sixteen years, Mrs. Clark has spent ten as a classroom teacher and six as a counselor. She has a B.A. and an M.A. Degree in counseling from the University of Alabama. Next she will receive an Advanced Diploma in Counseling and Guidance. Her interests are sewing, reading, and graduate work. MRS. MADGE ROBINSON Our head registrar, Mrs. Robinson has been in school work for twenty-two years. Her hobbies include needlework. and her grandchildren. MRS. INEZ BARTLETT The Girls’ Advisor. Mrs. Bartlett, has held this position at Banks for six years. Her interests include two greenhouses, cooking, teaching Sunday School, and her educational sorority. MRS. BESSIE HOLBROOK Mrs. Holbrook who handles all our money has been a registrar for eleven years. Her interests include squaredancing and the welfare of students. MRS. RUTH KINNEY A newcomer to the office this year, Mrs. Kinney has been a registrar for three years. Her hobby is sewing.

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JOSEPH A. GANN Our principal, Mr. Gann, lias been a principal for nine years. He was a coach at Samson High School ami Jones Valley High. After receiving his Master’s Degree, he became principal of North Roebuck School. He is interested in all phases of athletics and has lettered in several sports. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing. 13 ADMINISTRATORS LEAD SCHOOL

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MRS. MILDRED BAILEY Mrs. Bailey leaches business education to many of our future business leaders. She has taught in Jefferson County and Birmingham schools for ten years. She attended Howard College where she received her B.S. Degree. MISS BRENDA BEARD Miss Beard is teaching History her second year here at Banks. The University of Alabama is ber Alma Mater. She received her B.S. Degree there. Painting is one of her interests. MR. WILLIAM BRAZF.AL Mr. Brazcal has taught here at Banks for four years. He received hb B.S. Degree at the University of Alabama. His hobbies arc tennis and swimming. He tenches History. MRS. DEAL BUTLER Mrs. Butler, who has taught for twelve years, teaches Physical Education. She received her B.S. Degree at Florence State and her M.A. Degree at Alabama College. MRS. RUTH ADAMS Mrs. Adams, who received her B.S. Degree from Howard College, teaches chemistry. She has taught at several different schools for a total of ten years. Her interests include travel, scouts, and church work. MISS DIANE ASHLEY Miss Ashley has taught English at Banks for three years. She went to the University of Alabama where she received her B.S. Degree. Her interests arc music and reading. MRS. I.OIS BOWIE Mrs. Bowie, an English teacher, received her B.S. Degree at Jacksonville State and her M.A. Degree at the University of Alabama. Her interests include music, teaching in church school, and rending. MR. MONTE BRAKEF1F.LD Mr. Brakefield teaches Latin and senior science. He has taught here for four years. He received his B.A. Degree at Birmingham-Southern College. Golf is his hobby. COACH WILLIAM BURGESS Coach Burgess has taught two years at Rinks. He received his B.S. Degree at Auburn. Hunting and fishing are hb interests. MR. JAMES CALDWELL Mr. Caldwell, who teaches Mathematics, has taught in Birmingham for three years. He works part-time at the Boy’s Club, teaching swimming, lifesaving, and first aid. 15