Caruthersville High School - Cotton Blossom Yearbook (Caruthersville, MO)

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Social Studies MARY ELLEN HORNER Miss Mary Ellen Horner, social studies teacher, with Mary Alice Jordan, Peggy Wheeler, and Clara Ellen Hicks surveying the bulletin board which depicts Geography Around the World. In addition to being a teacher of geography, American history, and American problems, Miss Horner is a sponsor of a sophomore class and the coordinator of the yearbook. The American history class made replicas and sketches of early American life for extra class projects. Sandra Zaetsch. Shelby Mayo, Marjorie Baker. Carolyn Bookout, and Bob Willis admire their work. JOE PARKINSON Coach Joe Parkinson, social studies teacher for the first three quarters, explains terms in world problems to Jerry Figgins and Jackie French. Mr. Parkinson also taught civics, coached basketball and sponsored a homeroom. During the last quarter he took over the physical education department. 16

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English . Spanish LORENE CUNNINGHAM Mrs. Lorene Cunningham points out references on the poet Tennyson to Cynthia James and Tom Moodie in the English IV class. Besides this class, Mrs. Cunningham teaches English I and II, is a sponsor of the senior class, co-sponsor of the S.A.C., and adviser to the literary staff of the yearbook. DOROTHY MOCK Mrs. Dorothy Mock with Dorothy Miller and Billy Townsend, students in her English I class. Other than this class, Mrs. Mock teaches English III, sponsors a freshman homeroom, is co-sponsor of Pepsters, and adviser to the Tiger Rag. ARTIE MOODIE Mrs. Artie Moodie, Spanish teacher, with Louis Cook, Charline King and Bernice Cain. Mrs. Moodie is also high school librarian. (Above) Viva el Espanol! The students of the Spanish class give a toast to La Senora Moodie at a Mexican dinner which they planned, cooked, and served.

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Ring 4... Practical Arts Industrial Arts HARRY DARR Under Mr. Harry Darr's efficient instruction, the industrial arts department has become one of the most popular and outstanding departments of our school. In this picture. Mr. Darr is instructing Wilkie White in welding, one of the phases of advanced metal work. In addition to the classes pictured, Mr. Darr also has classes in general shop and advanced woodworking. (At left) Louis Cook and Mr. Darr inspect a cedar chest Louis has made in cabinet making. Working on other projects are Donald Lay and Charlie Moodie. (At right) As Earl Hill steadies the boat. Terry Wilson uses an electric drill on the hull. These boys have constructed the boats pictured in boat building, a course offered by the industrial arts department. (At left) Mr. Darr inspects the work of boys in mechanical and architectural drawing. Some are beginners and others are advanced students. 17