Brandon High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Brandon, MS)

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Being a Teacher at BHS Is a Big Responsibility Although days are hectic and students try their patience considerably, the teachers seem to come through with a smile and a good attitude. Despite the antics and strange answers of recalcitrant Spanish and English scholars, Mrs. Mashbum still managed to maintain her sense of humor. Sometimes, in fact, those answers prompted the humor. Arriving early, Mr. James apd Mr. Sutton commiserated over mutual trials and tribulations. Meanwhile, a good joke cracked in Mrs. Holyfield’s history class almost destroyed her composure. 20

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MRS. BARBARA RUSSELL Secretary With our increased enrollment, the resulting secretarial workload required the hiring of an additional secretary. Mrs. Russell has been more than adequate for the task, serving as general assistant to Mr. Haskins. Her smiling face has brightened our days. MRS. SYLVIA DELANEY Counselor Snags in our schedules, scores on our ACT, trouble with our grades - all these required the expert and compassionate help of our diminutive counselor. Occasionally she even provided a shoulder to cry on. THE RANKIN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION These gentlemen are responsible for the administration of all county schools. They are in charge of such imponant duties as formulating regulations, hearing complaints, and approving teachers. Shown at a regular meeting, members include (SEATED) Melvin Strough, Billy Bridges, Gary Butler; (STANDING) Roben Sorey, Ben Sullivan, Charles Emmons, andE. L. Penitt, Superintendent of Education for Rankin County. 19

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Bookkeeping class was sometimes a wild one. Mis. Bryant did her best to tame the group with a friendly smile and a firm tone of voice. Meanwhile, Coach Patrick stressed the fact that if you come upon a wall during life, never give up hope of getting over it. MRS. MARY BEARD Homemaking I, 11, III MRS. LOUISE BENTON English II, Art, Annual Sponsor DAVID BRITT General Math I, Basketball MRS. MILDRED BRYANT Shorthand, Typing, Accounting MRS. EVELYN COUCH Algebra I, II, Advanced Math MRS. MERLE EAST Librarian BOBBY HAYES Band Director MRS. ESSIE HOLYFIELD American History, Economics, American Government LEONARD JAMES Physical Science, General Math II, Geometry ANDY JOHNS Health, Physical Education, Football MRS. MINADA JOHNSTON Marketing I, II MRS. HAZEL MASHBURN English IV, Spanish I, II 21