Montgomery Bell Academy - Bell Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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Mr. James Jefferson, as the Maintenance Director, ensures the quality of the athletic facilities. Further- more, Mr. Jefferson serves as an assistant football coach and head baseball coach. He is the FCA sponsor and a graduate of Peabody College. Dr. Edward Gaffney is the Head of the Junior School. He is not, however confined to the Junior School, for he teaches all levels of Latin from the first year to AP Latin. He received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. from Vanderbilt. iMr. Laird Smith, Jr. is the Director of Development. [Through his dedication and diligence, Mr. Smith has laintained the success of the MBA-Wallace Alumni f Association. He organizes reunions, hosts visitors, and collects contributions to the school. He is a graduate of 1 Vanderbilt University. Dr. Harold Crowell is a man of many responsibilities. Bln addition to teaching the Physics classes, he serves as ®the Chairman of the Science Department and Dean of . Students and Faculty. He received his B.S. from Lou- isiana Polytechnic Institute, followed by a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt. 17

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Administration and Faculty In his third year as headmaster at Mont- gomery Bell Academy, Mr. Gordon E. Bondurant has persisted in the path of excellence. He has continued to stress the importance of sound academics and gentlemanly behavior. Furthermore, Mr. Bondurant has instigated many changes. He has upgraded the faculty as well as the campus facilities. Mr. Bon- durant has shown dedication to the school by his attendance of all school functions as well as his long hours at nights and on weekends. Mr. Michael Drake has continued in his involvement in all areas of the school life. In addition to his role as assistant headmaster, he serves as an American history teacher, senior class sponsor, col- lege advisor, cross country coach and track coach. Mr. Drake’s major asset to MBA has been his care and concern for the students. The four secretaries are indispensable members of the administration. Mrs. Dinces, Mrs. Garriott, Mrs. McKeehen, and Mrs. Liles keep up with each stu- dent whether it involves student funds, absentees, or grades. Beyond this re- sponsibility is their secretarial duty to the faculty and administration. It is ob- vious that the school revolves around the administration and owes much thanks to them. isian; Vane Mr. Thrc imair Assc colle Van( Mrs. Liles Mrs. Garriott Mrs. McKeehen Mrs. Dinces 16

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r- Mr. John R. Bennett: Athletic Director; Alge- bra II; Varsity Basket- ball Coach; B.E., Van- derbilt University Mr. Francis E. Carter, III: American History (AP), 8th grade Ancient History; Microbe Tennis; Big Red Club Sponsor; B.A., Vanderbilt Univer- sity Mrs. June G. Bowen: 7th grade English, Word Wealth; 7th grade Advi- sor; B.A., Baylor Univer- sity; M.A., Peabody Col- lege Mr. Bill Compton: Math IV, Math V; Microbe Football, Freshman Track; B.S., Davidson College; M.A.T., Duke University Mrs. Jeannine Bowers: French I, French IV; University of NANCY Mr. Gilbert Edson: Eco- nomics; Guidance Direc- tor; Assembly Program Director; B.A., Sewanee; M.A., Harvard Universi- ty Mr. Michael Caldwell: Geometry, Math V, Math IV; Sophomore Class Sponsor; Fresh- man Football, Microbe Baseball; B.E., Vander- bilt University; M.A., Peabody College Dr. Donald M. Fair- bairn: Calculus BC, Math IV(H), Math V(AP), Computer; Var- sity Golf Coach; Chess Club Advisor; Chairman of the Math Department; B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Pea- body College