Gadsden High School - Crucible Yearbook (Gadsden, AL)

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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.

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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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Builds Leaders The Commercial Department sponsors a nationally organized club for students going into the business field. The Future Business Leaders of America en- courage students to strive onward in life. The F.B.L.A. has many projects and activities in which it practices its main objectives of the business world. Each year the F.B.L.A. of Gadsden High School has been represented at the state convention. And each year the club has brought home honors of achievement. ■ To typing students thi it a familiar scene. Only through de- liberate practice do typing students perfect their art. Mr. and Miss D.E., Betty Woods and C. B. Wilmore, arrive at the Homecoming parade. MARGARET TURNER Miss Turner received her A.B. degree from Maryville College and has also done work at Athens College and Wheeler Business College. She is Chairman of the Commercial Department and F.B.L.A. sponsor. GLADYS SMITH A helpful aid to many students, Mrs. Gladys Smith is sponsor for the DECA club and head of the Distributive Education Department. Mrs. Smith graduated from Texas University for Women and the University of Alabama with a B.S. degree. ELIZABETH LAMON Mrs. Elizabeth R. Lamon is a graduate of Jacksonville State College and Peabody. She has both a B.S. and M.A. degree. Mrs. Lamon teaches World History and Business Training.