McGavock High School - Etc Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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200 Be ny 3 hy s ‘ a a AS %, a Sr TEACHER FEATURE: Sy vi ¥ Mrs. Stanley by Renee Haislip and Lori Grayson McGavock is fortunate to have the pleasure of employing a teacher as fan- tastic as Mrs. Joyce Stanley. Of the two years I have had Mrs. Stanley, she has been extremely understanding, kind to everyone and very beneficial to all of her students future. Mrs. Stanley was born in Holly Ridge, Louisiana. She then lived with her family on a farm in Holly Ridge until the nineth grade. Then they moved to Monroe, Lou- isiana. She lived in Monroe until she came to Nashville to teach at Donelson High School. Mrs. Stanley attended Ouachita Parish High School ir Monroe and Northeast Louisiana State University, also in Mon- roe, Louisiana. There she earned her B.A. degree in English Education. Mrs. Stanley is now working on her M.A. de- gree at George Peabody College for Teachers. Like all children Mrs. Stanley had an ambition which still stands out in her mind. It was to become an airplane pilot and fly all over the world. Mrs. Stanley is not only an outstanding teacher of English but also a friend. She takes the time to help her students with their work and with their everyday prob- lems. Many students who have problems in other classes seem to become calm and cooperative with Mrs. Stanley’s help. She provides a way to understand yourself through personal writing and poetry. Mrs. Stanley does not place anyone above anyone else, but instead creates an atmosphere of equality. Mrs. Stanley grades her students work according to their capability and effort which allows the student an equal chance. We would recommend Mrs. Stanley for anyone who wishes to learn to express themselves through poetry and other forms of literary work. a Ms. Carolyn C. Daniel Ms. Daniel attend- ed U.T., Knoxville and Peabody Col- lege. She received a B.S. and M.L.S. Ms. Daniel enjoys read- ing. Mr. Bobby Davis Mr. Davis teaches drafting. He attend- ed Middle Tennes- see State University and received a B.S., M.A., and Ed.S. He enjoys woodwork- ing. Ms. Karleen Dean Ms. Dean teaches cooking. She says she has ‘“‘enjoyed teaching here and it has been a pleasure working with a great group of students.” She likes to cook. Ms. Peggy Dean Ms. Dean teaches in the math depart- ment. She teaches Geometry and Alge- bra 1. Ms. Dean at- tended M.T.S.U. earning a B.S. Mr. Robert Ferrell Mr. Ferrell teach- es Economics. He is the coach of our new freshmen bas- ketball team. Mr. Ferrell is the spon- sor of McGavock’s F.C.A.

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a Ms. Margie Covington Ms. Covington is here at McGavock for her first year. She teaches fresh- man science and really enjoys teach- ing and working with her students. Ms. Sandra Craighead Ms. Craighead teaches in the art de- partment. She re- ceived her degrees from Tennessee State University. She teaches Fine Art. Ms. Tillie Crockett Ms. Crockett en- joys boating, swim- ming, and water ski- ing. She says McGa- vock is still “THE GREATEST’. She teaches P.E. Mr. Russelltaze Hildard Crowder Mr. Crowder at- tended Tennessee State University. His degrees are a Bache- lor of Science and a Master of Science. Dr. James G. Currey, Jr. Dr. Currey feels McGavock has great potential. He enjoys reading, gardening, writing, and dogs. He has aB.A., M.A., and Ph.D. TEACHER FEATURE: Miss Slac by Teri McClain Kind ... strict ... intelligent .. . fair helpful ... patient a friend. These are just a few words that McGa- vock students use to describe Sylvia Slack, an English teacher here at McGa- vock. Miss Slack has been teaching for nine years. Her first five years of teaching were at Dupont Junior High. While at Dupont she taught English, general busi- ness, and crafts. After five years at Dupont, Miss Slack moved to McGavock, and this is her fourth year here. Her first three years she taught only sophomore English. This year, she is still teaching sophomore Eng- lish, but she is also teaching a few fresh- man English classes. Miss Slack has lived in Nashville all of her life. She attended Peabody College while doing her undergraduate work. While there she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. After attending 4 Peabody she went on to attend Middle Tennessee State University for her grad- uate work. There she received a Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling. Helpful in many ways, Miss Slack gains a certain friendship with her students. She enjoys teaching students as much as they enjoy learning from her. One stu- dent said, ‘‘Miss Slack is a strict teacher, but you want to learn because she is your friend.” : Students seem to look up to Miss Slack, not as a teacher, exactly, but as a friend. They feel as though Miss Slack knows what is going on and that they can go to her and she will take time to help them in any way possible. Students say Miss Slack is fair; she treats everybody the same. Schools need more teachers who take a special interest in their students as well as teach them. Teachers like Miss Slack make learning a new experience!

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Nene Nee aE — aa Ms. Tish Finch i, a ection RASS Ms. Finch is the Health Occupation’s instructor. She works very hard with many students to help them study for a career in medi- cine. She enjoys teaching. Mr. Doug Finney Mr. Finney at- tended Emory Uni- versity and Tulane University. He re- ceived an A.B. Mr. Finney enjoys na- ture photography and music. Mr. Larry Fraley Mr. Fraley enjoys music and sports. He teaches in the History department here at McGavock. Mr. Fraley attended Martin and Peabody Colleges. Mr. Roy Francis Mr. Francis teach- es in the math de- partment. His words to McGavock this year are “Go Big Mac!’ He enjoys many sports. Ms. Bobby Jean Frost Ms. Frost is the di- rector of McGa- vock’s Jazz Rock En- semble. She enjoys bridge and chess. Ms. Frost attended Peabody College. Ms. Yolanda K. Gafford Ms. Gafford en- joys photography and gardening. She attended Austin Peay and T.S.U. She received a B.S. and M.A. She teaches P.E. Mr. Charles Garrett Mr. Garrett en- joys bow hunting, fishing, and tennis. He says that it is a pleasure teaching at a “super school”’. Ms. Elizabeth Gilbert Ms. Gilbert has “nothing that isn’t good” to say about McGavock. ‘‘There are interesting stu- dents and a fine staff.” Ms. Patricia Guthrie Ms. Guthrie says “McGavock is the greatest school in Metro ...” She en- joys horseback rid- ing, and making af- ghans. Ms. Patricia Ann Hankins Ms. Hankins is at McGavock for her first year. She at- tended Peabody College, there she received a B.S. and Mr. Bob Hollingsworth Mr. Hollingsworth attended Middle Tennessee State University and Pea- body College. He re- ceived a B.S. and M.A. He teaches Art. Mr. George T. Hughes Mr. Hughes teach- es woodworking. He attended Murray State and received his B.S. in Industrial Arts. Ms. RoseMary Humphreys Ms. Humphreys received her B.S. at Peabody College. She enjoys tennis, bridge, and her grandchildren. She teaches math. Ms. Charlene Jenkins Ms. Jenkins en- joys children very much. She teaches Sophomore English and also enjoys it. Ms. Anita Johnson Ms. Johnson likes to travel. She at- tended David Lips- comb College, M.T.S.U., and U.T., Nashville. She is helping coach the girl’s softball team.