Gadsden High School - Crucible Yearbook (Gadsden, AL)

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This year, the Botanical Garden under the skylights in the Science Building is enjoyed by students, teachers, and many visitors. Science Department There are sixteen classes of Biology in Gadsden High School. Three full time teachers, Mrs. Leath, Mrs. Walker, and Miss Woodliff teach fifteen of the classes, and Mr. Hand has been drafted for the other one. Standards in the Biology De- partment must remain high, for from this department, will come the doctors, dentists, nurses and technicians. Furthermore, for students desiring greater knowledge of advanced sciences, G. H. S. Science Department offers courses in General Chemistry, Advanced Chemistry, and Physics. These courses are well instructed and contain the most modern equipment in Alabama. JAMES O. DAVIE Chairman of the Science Department, Mr. James O. Davie is a graduate of the University of Alabama. An energetic chem- istry teacher, Mr. Davie founded the Junior Academy of Science. He sponsors the Jun- ior Academy of Science, the Projectionists, and the Ushers Club. Young people and his farm are his interests. IDA BELLE LEATH Mrs. Leath attended Shorter College where she was graduated with an A.B. degree. She is the Chairman of the Biology Department. RUTH HAND WALKER Mrs. Walker, sponsor of the Senior Class, received a B.S. degree from Jack- sonville State and a M. Ed. from Auburn University. The Cheerful Charlies also claim her as their sponsor. FRANCES WOODLIFF Miss Woodliff attended Ala- bama College, Jacksonville State College, and the University of Alabama Center, receiving a B.S. degree from Alabama College. She is the sponsor of the Future Nurses Club and the Alpha Tri- Hi-Y.

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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.

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Miss Turner, shorthand teacher at G.H.S. also attends the chores of helping her Sophomore homeroom stu- dents prepare their permanent sched- ule cards for the registrar's office. Commercial Department MARGARET W. CAMPBELL Having graduated from Au- burn University with a B.S. de- gree in Business Administration, Mrs. Margaret W. Campbell is now teaching a full day of typing I. Mrs. Campbell is also the Sophomore class sponsor. The Business world of today welcomes Commer- cial graduates of Gadsden High School. After hav- ing completed such courses as shorthand, typing, bookkeeping, and office practice, a student is fully aware of his responsibilities in the business world of today. Many commercial students continue on to college, and many go right into the vast world of commerce and computers. Th paying of various fees is a common sight to G. H. S. students. The Commercial Department is no exception. In addition to locker fees stu- dents have to pay. Commercial students must also pay typing and bookkeeping fees. DOROTHY WOODWARD A valuable member of the Commer- cial Department, Mrs. Woodward is sponsor of the F.B.L.A. and the CRUCI- BLE. She holds a B.S. degree from Jack- sonville State College where she has also done graduate work. Mrs. Wood- ward teaches Office Practice, Commer- cial Math, and Algebra.