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

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Caution: Explosive Faculty! Harpeth Hall ' s prestigious Science Department offers classes in biology, chemistry, and physics. Because of new construction, class format has changed somewhat. The course content, however, has remained essentially the same. When asked which class she prefers to teach, biology or chemistry. Miss Penny Mountfort says she has never chosen a favorite but rather loves the one that she teaches in any given year. The new additions to the department are Mr. Heath Jones, who teaches physics, and Mr. Poropatic, who teaches chemistry. Department Chairman Carolyn Felkel teaches advanced biology and biology, while A. P. Biology is taught by Mrs. Jane Norris. Miss Kerry Sullivan, Mrs. Georgianne Day, and Mrs. Karen Nash teach the fundamentals of science in the Middle School, preparing their students for the challenges of biology, chemistry, and physics. Both the Middle and Upper School Science teachers strive to maintain the level of excellence for which the Harpeth Hall Science curriculum is noted. Students find Harpeth Hall ' s Science curriculum challenging and stimulating. Mr. Heath Jones, Miss Mountfort. Miss Carolyn Felkel, Mrs. Jane Norris, Mrs. Karen Nash, Mr. Paul Poropatic. ri

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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.

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How About A Date? Mrs. Merrie Clark, Mrs. Nancy Duvier. Dr. Michael Boucon, Mrs. Gingerjustus, Mrs. Elaine Simpson. Not pictured: Mr. Mike Goodwin, Mrs. Peg Williams. The History Department at Harpeth Hall is made up of a diverse group of teachers. Dr. Michael Bouton, the new department chairman, teaches all of the European History classes and is noted for his renowned full- period pop quizzes. Mrs. Gingerjustus teaches Government and Philosophy and is a co- sponsor of the Senior Class, a member of the Disciplinary Committee, and the sponsor of the Honor Council. Mr. Mike Goodwin teaches all the sections of American History and coaches Freshman Basketball. In addition, Mrs. Peg Williams, a local artist, teaches the popular elective, Art History. During Winterim, Freshmen and Sophomores enjoyed the Current Events and Civil War classes offered by the History Department. The Middle School History teachers include Mrs. Elaine Simpson who teaches eighth grade Ancient History, Mrs. Merrie Clark who teaches seventh grade U.S. History, and Mrs. Nancy Duvier who teaches sixth grade geography. Each of the Middle School teachers is active in either coaching Middle School Athletic teams or in helping produce the eighth grade play. Do you want to shake my hand or not? » ' -..