Montgomery Bell Academy - Bell Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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Administration

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Mr. Gordon E. Bondurant Headmaster Gordon E. Bondurant came to MBA in 1979 and since his arrival has worked to maintain and improve the school’s level of excellence. He has solicited student opinion and conducted a professional opinion survey of parent and student attitudes. In his seven years on the Hill, significant improvements in facilities and programs have been accom- plished. By keeping involved in professional organizations such as the Future Associations of Colleges and Schools, he seeks to insure has sought MBA’s reputation for excellence on a national level. Mr. Bondurant was headmaster at Darlington School in Georgia before coming to MBA. He holds a B.A. from Davidson and an M.A. from U.T. Chattanooga. Mr. Michael Drake Assistant Headmaster Michael Drake, in ad- dition to his administrative duties, also serves as the Senior Class Advisor, an unenviable role in which he must attempt to curb the senior slide’’ and persuade the seniors to send in college applications before the dread- ed deadline. He has traveled to many of the Ivy League schools in order to acquaint them with MBA and its students. Mr. Drake also teaches a demanding but popular AP Ameri- can History course and is a sponsor for this year’s trip to Italy. His great support of and popularity among the students is evident as he fulfills his duties in and around his office. He is a graudate of the University of Virginia and of George Peabody College for Teach- ers.