Montgomery Bell Academy - Bell Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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Mr. James Jefferson James Jefferson has taken on a new role at MBA. He has relinquished all his teaching duties to devote all his time both to the promotion of MBA’s athletic program and to the direction of the groundskeeping at MBA. For years past, he has been an exceptionally successful baseball coach and assistant football coach. His great amount of knowledge of and experience in sports promises to aid the athletic program greatly as athletic expansion planned for the next few years becomes a reality. We are confident that Mr. Jefferson will play an essential role in MBA’s athletic expansion and in his new role as head groundskeeper. Mr. Laird Smith, Jr. Without a doubt, the MBA Alumni Association is one of the most supportive groups of our school. This support is largely a result of Mr. Smith and his duties as the Director of Development. His motivation goes far beyond duty, however, as he obviously enjoys the arduous tasks of organizing reunions, hosting visitors, and collecting donations to the school. Mr. Smith even demonstrates his school pride by providing valuable maintenance assistance. Mr. Smith is greatly appreciated for his all-around services. The Secretaries Mrs. Alleen Garriot, Mrs. Virginia Liles, and Mrs. Frances McKeehan are three ladies without whom MBA could not get along. Our devoted office secretaries undertake massive amounts of paperwork from all levels of the faculty and administration. The immense degree of correspondence to and from the school is handled by these three. Despite student interference, when the deadline for a project arrives, the secretaries invariably have the project completed. Their duties range from managing the student fund to changing schedules to a countless number of other operations on which the students depend. The student body as well as the administration and faculty recognize that the secretaries are indispensable in the daily running of the school.

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Administration Mr. Gordon Bondurant In his second year at MBA, Mr. Bondurant has instigated many changes which represent his new administration. As in any change in administration, a few problems have arisen which Mr. Bondurant has quickly and responsibly laid to rest. His philosophy of “first a gentleman, then a scholar” has surrounded every facet of the school life as he has tried to emphasize the concept of the polished student to MBA. His flashy smile and his “Have a good day” are characteristic of his outgoing, authoritative personality. His loyalty to the school is seen in his attendance of every MBA function. Mr. Michael Drake For the past ten years, Michael Drake has held many positions at MBA. Finally, he has settled into his present position as Assistant Headmaster. Always ready to help a troubled student, Mr. Drake also maintains his job of teaching a college-level American History class along with his other duties as football scout. Honor Council advisor, track coach, and Senior class advisor. An integral part of our school, Mr. Drake provides the initiative and direction to many disoriented students in order to help them on their way to a stable college life. Dr. Harold Crowell Dr. Crowell is one of the most popular of the MBA administration. His quick, though sometimes eccentric, wit and his casual rapport with the students makes him the perfect choice for the Dean of Faculty and Students. His tolerance and reason assures each student of fair disciplinary representation. As a member of the faculty, he is head of the science department, and he teaches a memorable Physics course. Besides these duties, he is sponsor to the Junior class and advisor to both the Photography Club and The Bell. Dr. Edward Gaffney Even though he has only been at MBA five years. Dr. Gaffney has made his mark as a quality administrator by his position as Head of the Junior School. His excellent rapport with the students complements his abilities as a Latin teacher in both the Junior School and the High School. Like so many of our administration, he is never too busy to stop his many duties and help an individual student with a problem. 20 (

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' •i Faculty Mrs. Roland L. Lowry: Eng- lish IV; English IV (AP); Sr. Class Advisor; Chairman of the English Department; B.A., M.A., Vanderbilt Uni- versity Dr. Christian Niemeyer: English II, English III, Eng- lish III (H); Advisor to The Bell Ringer, B.A., Universi- ty of Notre Dame; M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt Universi- ty James A. Poston: English I, English IV; Drama Club Ad- visor; Varsity Tennis; B.A., Belmont College, M.A., Pea- body College Mrs. Ann S. Orth: English II and III; Advisor to the Ju- nior Class; B.A., Brown Uni- versity; M.A.T., Vanderbilt University Dr. Laurel Eason: English II, English II (H); Sponsor to Sophomore Class; B.A., Emory and Henry College, M.A., University of Arkan- sas, M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University Mrs. Cathleen S. High- tower: English I, English I (H), Word Wealth; Fresh- man Class Advisor; Olivert College, Indiana University, University of New Orleans Mrs. June G. Bowen: 7th grade English; 7th grade Ad- visor; B.A., Baylor Universi- ty; M.A., Peabody College •Vv ' O ,