Montgomery Bell Academy - Bell Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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THE DEDICATION It is hard to explain what it means to enter the seventh grade at Montgomery Bell Academy. No matter how one tries, there is no way to prepare for the events to come. One man who makes the transition to M.B.A. much easier is Mr. Frank Novak. In his twenty years at M.B.A., Mr. No- vak has given hundreds of boys the right start. His science classes are fun, yet informative. No year would be complete without the “State of the School” address, the fire drills, and the speeches on safety. Generally speak- ing, he cares for the welfare of all students. Mr. Novak’s sense of humor is over- shadowed only by his honesty and fairness. In his opinion, every student has potential and deserves a chance to explore that potential, whether it be in the classroom, along the cross country course, or in intramural basketball. He is, in short, a teacher, a coach, an advi- sor, and, most importantly, a friend. It is with great pride that we, the edi- tors, dedicate The 1979 Bell to Mr. Frank Novak. 2

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AN EDITOR’S NOTE The 1979 Bell might be described as a study in pride. Every member of the staff from copy boys to divi- sion editors understood that their responsibility was to produce a yearbook of which everyone could be proud. Every word and picture was used because it was the best that we could produce. No one will find off color photos or thinly veiled slander in this book. Everything is “out front and above board.” Montgomery Bell Academy should be accorded no less. In copy and in layout, the editors sought continuity and creativity. The season concept or format was re- vived to save space and to ease the production of a commencement yearbook. The boring monotony of sports coverage was eased by presenting a more per- sonal, a more indepth look at the sacrifice, pain, and joy of athletic competition. Feature work was ex- panded, so that aspects of M.B.A. which are often forgotten might be highlighted. Overall, the changes were beneficial and sorely needed. There is never enough space to give everyone the in- dividual recognition they deserve. The staff mem- bers were the finest any editor could have re- quested. Bruce Campbell worked all year to produce quality photographs while juggling his time between track and the Honor Council. Eric Groos did his best to correct the shortcomings of past sports sections. John Ingram and Cos Davis were re- sponsible for generating the funds which paid for the yearbook. Eric Fenichel tried to give features coverage a new and personal touch. Gary Guttman handled the tremendous amount of copy that each staff generated and did so with incredible com- petency. Preston Morgan worked up layout ideas which gave flair to the standard patterns. Suggestions, guidance, and help were around every corner. Dr. Crowell, Mrs. Carter, and Mr. Drake gave their time and energies freely; and their backing for this editor was of monumental importance. On be- half of the entire staff, enjoy your annual— it was your year. -- 1 - ia: Editor-in-Chief P. Durham I Business— J. Ingram Sports— E. Groos - 31 , Copy— G. Guttman Photography— B. Campbell Business— C. Davis X Features— E. Fenichel Arts— P. Morgan