Harpeth Hall School - Milestones Iris Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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MR. MINTON Involvement is the word that best describes our Mr. Minton. As the new Dean of the Upper School, he concerns himself not only with the administration, but also directly with the students. The Student- Faculty Committee, of which he is a member, is an example of his concern for the girls as well as for the faculty. Winterimis one of the channels through which Mr. Minton attains a one-to-one relationship with students. Mr. Minton is also the spon- sor of the Student-Council; loaded with fresh ideas, he has given it a new dimension. Because of his loyalty and involvement, Mr. Pete Minton has become one of the most popular figures at Harpeth Hall. MISS PENNY On the Harpeth Hall campus there is a very special person who performs the duties of college counselor, faculty advisor, and sponsor of MILESTONES. Her name is Miss Mountfort, but she is more commonly known to all students as Miss Penny. From the first day of school, a new student recognizes her as the witty, patient, original, and thoughtful person that she is. Her variety of interests, aided by her ability to understand other people ' s problems, enables her to be an active asset to the ever- changing school.

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Miss McMurry The traditions of Harpeth Hall were established long before its birth in September of 1951 . They go back to the Ward-Belmont days at the turn of the century. But with new students come new ideas and questionings of the old ways. In the perplexity of change, how can one retain the value of long-standing ideals and traditions and still move forward with the times? It takes an individual of unique ability to do this. A person like Miss McMurry. A person who can recognize not only the positive aspects of change but also the negative ones. Someone who can adapt traditions from a half century ago and make them apply to 1973. During her nine years as Headmistress, Miss McMurry has never been content to be merely a figurehead behind a desk or podium. She is continually striving for the progress of Harpeth Hall— not for the sake of change, but for the sake of the students themselves.

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OUR FACULTY Do we ever really appreciate our faculty at Harpeth Hall? As the year concludes, we realize that our faculty has great concern for us as individuals as well as students. With their special enthusiasm and their well-rounded academic backgrounds, they are making our high school years an excellent preparation for our years to come.