Gadsden High School - Crucible Yearbook (Gadsden, AL)

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Mrs. Levi surveys her closs before beginning her work of signing schedule cards and giving instructions about the year's work. History Department Many nations and peoples have lived in the lands that have helped to make today's world. The struggles of these people and nations have created the framework of our political and economic life. Their forms of education and culture provided the foundation for many of our ways of doing things. Their achievements have helped us to under- stand the advantages of building upon their contributions. The study of history helps us to understand not only the relationship between the past and present, but also our role as citizens in today's world. VIRGINIA LUKER Chairman of the History Department, Mrs. Luker was awarded a B.S. from the University of Alabama. Always taking an interest in student affairs both in and out of school, Mrs. Luker sponsors the Junior class and the Beta-Tri-Hi. Mrs. Luker's field is World History. ROBERT LAMON Mr. Lamon attended Peabody College where he received B.A. and M.A. degrees. He is the sponsor of the stage managers. He teaches Civics, Democracy and Political Ideology. ERNESTINE LEVI Mrs. Levi attended Huntingdon College, where she received an A.B. degree, and the University of Alabama where she has done graduate work. She is a sponsor of the Sophomore class and works hard in her American History class. MARY SCHMITZ Mrs. Schmitz received her B.S. degree at Jacksonville State Col- lege and has done additional work at Auburn University and Emory University. The National Honor Society claims her as its sponsor. She teaches American History.

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Two Spanish students, Carlos Rozo (second from right) and Quillermo Valiente, (far left) visited the Spanish classes this year under the direction of Mrs. Hill. They enjoyed a typical American meal—hotdogsl Language Department TREUDIE BENTLEY A valuable member of the Language Department, Mrs. Bentley attended Blue Mountain College where she was award- ed an A.B. degree. Mrs. Bentley is the sponsor of the French Club, an organiza- tion which she helped establish. She teaches French. DORA GENE HILL Chairman of the Foreign Language Department, Mrs. Hill teaches Spanish I, II, and III and Russian I and II. She received a B.S. degree from Alabama College and has done additional work at the University of Alabama. MAUDINE WHITE Mrs. Maudine White, Gadsden High's beloved Latin Teacher, is a graduate of the University of Alabama and holds an A.B. degree. Her sense of humor keeps Latin from being a dead lan- guage, and her stories about the gods and goddesses are always amusing. [ 18 ] Language plays a tremendous part in the world today. With communication and transportation bringing countries closer together, a knowledge of languages is becoming more of a necessity every day. When a person speaks a foreign language, he becomes acquainted with a new country and its customs. A student is able to enjoy good litera- ture by the authors in their native tongues. With this knowledge a student can better acquaint him- self with the rhythmic grace of the poetic lines. Language also presents a challenge to every stu- dent in mastering a language. Not everyone can, but when he does, he feels a great pride in his accomplishment.

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JUANITA H. COOPER Mrs. Cooper was awarded her A.B. degree from Shorter College. Although one of the newer teachers here at Gadsden High, she is already considered one of the best-liked. She teaches Algebra II. THOMAS E. HUGHES Mr. Hughes attended the University of Ala- bama where he received a B.S. degree in Sec- ondary Education and a Master's degree in School Administration and Supervision. He teaches Algebra II. Math Department JAMES C. LEFTWICH Mr. Leftwich received A.B. and B.S. degrees from Jackson- ville State College and a Mas- ter's degree from the University of Virginia. He teaches geo- metry and physics and spon- sors the Frank Cottle Hi-Y. The increasing complexities of our way of life, accom- panied as they all are by an extended reliance upon sci- ence and mathematics indicate that the well-educated citi- zen should have a knowledge of the mathematics that pro- vides some foundations for much of our progress. The Mathematics Department offers eight different courses, rang- ing from General Math to Accelerated Math, which takes up many facets of college work. Gadsden High School is fortunate to have such a compe- tent and conscientious mathematics faculty. JOHN O'UNGER Coach O'Linger received his B.S. degree in Physical Education from the University of Ala- bama. He teaches several classes of Mechanical Drawing and Physical Education in addition to his coaching duties. ELIZABETH D. WATFORD Mrs. Watford returned this year after one year absence to teach Plane Geometry. She is the sponsor of the Delta Tri-Hi-Y and the Senior class.