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

Page 26 text:

That ' s Easy For You To Say Harpeth Hall is lucky to have a strong foreign language department. The department not only offers learning opportunities on campus, but students may participate in several off-campus experiences as well. The Winterim trips to Europe, the annual Junior Classical League Convention, and the Spanish Fair are exciting ways to learn about foteign cultures. The excellence of the Harpeth Hall language department is displayed scholastically in the results of Advanced Placement Exams, National Latin Exams, andJ.C.L. Convention events, as well as in frequent national rankings on the National French Exam. The enthusiasm for foreign language generated by the department is evident in tbe participation in the language clubs. In sum, the language department is an integral part of school life — both in and outside the classroom. Mr. Paul Tuzenu, Mrs. Libby Evans, Mrs. Mary Springs Foster, Mrs. Marion Couch, Mrs. Phoebe Drews, Mr. Bill Lauderdale.

Page 25 text:

Beauty and Truth?! The Harpeth Hall English Department is a collection of unique individuals who contribute significantly to school life. Dr. Betty Marney, the chairman of the English Department, and Dr. Dona Gower sponsor LOGOS II, the school newspaper, and Mrs. Sarah Stamps sponsors Penstaff. Mr. Gordon Turnbull has organized the Harpeth Hall debate team, and he also coaches soccer. Each January, Mrs. Joan Warterfield takes several Sophomores sailing in the Bahamas, while Mr. Tom Young spends the winter coaching the varsity basketball team. Mrs. Dugan Davis, who teaches eighth grade English, coaches soccer and track. Seventh grade English teacher Mrs. Joyce Lee coaches middle school soccer and sponsors the seventh grade class. In addition to teaching. Mrs. Betty Nelson, sixth grade English teacher, and Miss Frances Wynne, reading instructor, also participate in the busy extracurricular activities of the Middle School. These extracurricular efforts made by the Department enable teachers and students to become better acquainted outside the classroom, contributing to the positive atmosphere of the school. Dr. Betty Mrs. Ann Marnev. Potect. Miss Frances Not pictured Wynne, Dr. Dona Gower, Mr. Gordon Turnbull, Mrs. Sarah Stamps, Mrs. Joan Warterfield, Mr. Tom Young, Mrs. Dugan Davis, Mrs. Joyce Lee, Mrs. Betty Nelson. In my opinion, Blake ' s philosophical views contradict

Page 27 text:

Reactions, Equations, Confusions, Frustrations Mrs.Jeannette Andrews, Mrs. Emily Fuller, Mrs. Betsy Turnbull, Mrs. Carol Oxley, Mr. Mark Webb, Mrs. Marie Burr, Mrs. Louise Wills, Mr. Heath Jones. Not pictured: Mrs. Mane Burr. The nine dedicated members of Harpeth Hall ' s Math Department try to share with the students their love of mathematics and a sense of its importance, as well as to teach them fundamental skills. In the students ' opinion, they are succeeding. The number of students who continue their math studies through their senior year has greatly increased over the past several years. Department chairman, Mrs. Carol Oxley, feeis that one unique aspect of the Har- peth Hall Math Department is the attitude of the students and teachers toward learning. The students care about their work, and for this reason, teaching them is enjoyable. The teach- ers are willing to make an extra effort to help students understand the concepts, and they also emphasize the importance of the girls helping each other. Participation in math con- tests is encouraged, and results of the contests demonstrate Harpeth Hall ' s quality math stu- dents. The Math Department is excited about the new Math and Science wing now under construction, but regardless of where the classes are taught, the quality of the teaching is superior. Two apples plus two more apples gives you FOUR apples, girls.