Brigham Young High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Provo, UT)

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Mr. (jongntiy, speech teacher, is also advisor of the Thespian Club. His students place high in every activ- ity in which they participate. They took Class B Interpretative, No 1 rat- ing third straight year. Mr. Hellberg, art teacher for grades 7 through 12, has done an outstand- ing job in his field this year. Work- ing in co-partnership with Mrs. Whiteford he has helped make the yearbook an outstanding success. Brother Brooks has worked into his busy life of teaching. New Testament and Church History, instructing col tege students in methods of seminary teaching, supervising trainees and raising a fine family. FACULTY Juno Berry has been our efficient librarian for many years. She has always kept the library looking pleas ant, and maintained an atmosphere conducive to study. Miss Berry wel- comes the new B Y High library. Mrs. Whiteford, dynamic Journolism, English teacher and counselor teaches classes that are as gay, witty and diversified as she is. She wants to study at the Menninger Psychological Clinic, and travel to Europe for on authentic Parisian chapeau (lid). Juanita Rogers, Drill Team specialist, has made a name for herself at the Y' this year. Besides organizing the marching unit of 24 members, she has provided many opportunities and experiences for the girls. My ideal is to have students who can type faster than they can talk, says Parke Madson, our shorthand- type teacher. Mr. Madson has done an excellent job of teaching in the years he has been here.

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Mr. Mercer, who fills the position of English and French in- structor, is also a member of the Awards and Scholarship Committee. He has devoted many years of service to B. Y. High. He is known for his firm, fair, and authoritative ap- proach to English grammar, literature and research. Mr. Thompson is a rare teacher. He is well liked by all his students because he is able to impart his knowledge in a way that students appreciate. He will give any student extra hours of help. The pupils in his class respect him for his strict, fair and constant discipline. He teaches chemistry, physics, honors math, and science physics. Mr. Hilton, the industrial arts teacher, has olso been a great help in the athletics department. He has been announcer at our games and part- time scorekeeper. The boys in his classes re- spect him for his fairness to all. This amiable teacher, all must agree, is certainly an asset to B. Y. High. 10 John Van Cott, new bi- ology teacher this year, has done on outstanding job in this field. The Sci- ence Club has admira tion for his leadership in this organization. He is respected for his work and his devotion toward his pupils, his profession and his specific field. Mr. Mason, our band teacher, lias worked hard to make our band the bust in the slate. He has talents needed fo- this lesponsibility. He is wel!- iil.ed and commands the respect of all his stu- dents. He gives of his lime to improve students, ihe Pep Band, the March- ing Band, and serve as Senior sponsor. WITS. Wallace fc. Allred, our su- perior mathematics teach- er, has contributed much to our learning in this important field. Mr. All- red leaches geometry, Algebra I, and II. In his spare time he gives much valued support and guid- ance to Sophomore ac- tivities. believing

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Julia Caine Has become famous for her teaching methods at Y High in her 18 years of teaching. When students from the Y think back on their school days, Mrs. Coine is fore- most in their memories. She teaches World History, Honors History and Geography. Most students who graduate hove had the privilege of taking a class from her. Mrs. Sudweeks has done a remarkable job in the central office as registrar. She and Mrs. Drake have had the tre- mendous responsibility of keeping tabs on all the students at B. Y. High School. They must listen to such excuses as Steve had to go to the doctor, I think I forgot my excuse, I was really sick, and I was in that class all hour! 1959 has been important to Anna Hart, English teacher. It has been her 20th year at B. Y. High, and it a!so marks the beginning of her sabbat- ical year abroad. Mrs Hart is respected by the students of her four Eng- lish classes for a calm, sweet disposition and her knowledge of English. Our active American His- tory, Problems of Dem- ocracy and science teach- er, Don L. McConkie has added much to B. Y. High with his charming Irish smile and friendly jokes He hopes someday to be able to instruct in a new B.Y. High school, has plans to study and do re- search in Hawaii. Betty Jo Dunneil is the teacher who stimulates the minds of our girls to- wards a womanly future. She has taught grades 7 through 12 Home Ec- onomics for the past 3 years at the Y High. To teach all B. Y. girls to be excellent homemak- ers' is her own thoughts for her future. 12 Brother Maglcby has been a great help in giving spiritual training and guidance to all his students. He has always been kind in giving ad v ce to anyone who has been in need of it. Bro- ther Magleby's greatest ambition is to help young people live a happy life, by assisting them to live the Gospel.