Harding Academy - Shield Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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1 Mr. B. C. Crawford, B.A., Junior and Senior English. Mrs. Betty Bates, B.A., M. Ed., English 7, High School Supervisor of Instruction. This year as Sophomore classes studied plays such as Julius Caesar, the Juniors were discussing important American authors and the Seniors were laboring with English authors and term papers. Although busy with planned class work, students were fortunate to enjoy several current movies such as My Fair Lady and Cromwell in 28 Mr. Crawford's selection was entertaining and informative to the Junior class. ... H, Miss Margaret Pruitt, Mrs. Donna Armstrong, B.S., American History, B.S., Junior English, Sophomore English. English 8. English Mrs. Barbara Craddock, B.A., Bible, English 9. Working with the intricate rules of English grammar, stu dents found many questions for Mrs. Bates.

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Mr. Terry Beaty, B.A., Bible, Speech, Drama. Speech and Drama Business A general business course and three typing classes made up the Business Department. Each of these classes was instructed by Coach Jordan with classroom lectures and field trips. As typing classes worked to perfect both skill and speed, business students studied income tax forms and business practices. Steve Hubbard and Nancy Grimes, two accomplished typists, spent a brief moment discussing techniques with Coach Jordan. EBH s'.NSHi2vhW'.i9F' .iiPln!Vi9i d' - -1 ' .l ' -X1 521--H The Speech and Drama Department, in- spired and directed by Terry Beaty, a valuable addition to MHA's staff, pushed itself to new impressive heights as students applied their skills in most dramatic ways. Aquite successful Broadway musical, MAME, began the year's work and THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK high- lighted the spring. With these productions Mr. Beaty was also responsible for three speech classes and a drama class. With a determined glance of intense perception, Mr. Beaty kept his speech students on their toes. Mr. J. P. Jordan, B.B.A., Bible, Typing, General Business.

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The Social Science Department of MHA worked to acquaint students with not only a history of our nation but also the workings of our government, a world history andaknowledge of social fundamentals. History students, al- lowed to take a break from classroom routine, were taken to see the movie Tora! Tora! Tora! which dealt with Japan's surprise invasion of Pearl Harbor. Social Science Mrs. Peggy Haguewood, B.A., Civics, Bible 8. Mrs. Ruth French, B.S., M.A., American History, World History, Sociology. I Mrs. Haguewood's civics class studied the workings of our government. Preparing for the next day's lesson, Mrs. French checked current magazine articles. Mr. Isaiah Hall, B.A., M.A., Bible 7, Mrs. Fran Davis, B.A., American History 8, Bible 7, Social Studies 7. Mr. Hall found his desk surrounded by his young student friends.