Montgomery Bell Academy - Bell Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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Mr. John R. Bennett Mr. John Bennett continues to be a valuable member of the MBA faculty. Besides teaching Algebra and Geometry, he serves as the Director of Athletics. Mr. Bennett coaches various levels of basketball and is the head coach of Varsity Baseball. Aside from athletics, he sponsors the Service Club and SADD. His involvement in the area of drug and alcohol abuse has continued to be an inspiration to the entire MBA community. Mr. Bennett received a B.E. from Vanderbilt University. Mr. H. Edmunds White Having served as the Dean of Admissions at Davidson College and the Director of Athletics at Southwestern, Mr. H. Edmunds White brought fulltime college counselling to MBA when he joined the staff two years ago. He continues to emphasize to the student and their parents the need for early college planning. Mr. White keeps constant watch on the juniors and seniors, all of which he advises, to assist each student in getting into the college that is the best for him. Mr. White received his B.A. from Davidson and his M.A. from the University of South Carolina. Office Staff The office staff is a very integral part of MBA. Mrs. Pat”’ the senior member of the staff, serves as the Business and Office Manager and Bookkeeper, while Mrs. Garriott performs the secretarial duties for Mr. Bondurant and Mr. Drake. Probably the most visible member of the office staff, Mrs. Bradshaw answers the phone and assists students, teachers, parents, and visitors alike in her role as receptionist. Additional assistance to these ladies in their bookkeeping and secretarial work is rendered by Mrs. Kelton. The final member of the office staff, Mrs. Morrissey, serves as the secretary of the Junior School. Overall, the individual functions of the office staff members may be forgotten, but their ability to go beyond the call of duty to assist a student in need is what makes us appreciate them. Mrs. Liles ¥ — f Mrs. Garriott Mrs. Kelton Mrs. Morrissey Mrs. Bradshaw 22 Administration

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Dr. Edward Gaffney As Head of the Junior School, Dr. Edward Gaffney provides valuable leadership and discipline necessary for the growth of the MBA student. His presence is also felt in the High School where he teaches all levels of Latin from first year to Advanced Placement. Dr. Gaffney is also a sponsor for this year’s trip to Italy. He received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University. Dr. Harold Crowell Dr. Harold Crowell, Dean of Faculty and Students, is a very busy man at MBA. He is the Annual Advisor, the Junior Class Advisor, and Chairman of the Science Department. Dr. Crowell also teaches all the Physics classes. He is a demanding but enjoyable teacher who is able to relate to the students on a personal and humorous basis. Although at times he is a strict disciplinarian, his intolerance for improper behavior represents his desire to uphold the reputation of MBA. Dr. Crowell received his B.S. from Louisiana Polytechnic Institute and his Ph.D. from Vanderbilt. Mr. Laird Smith, Jr. As Director of Buildings and Grounds, Mr. Laird Smith, Jr. is one of the more visible faculty members of MBA. His pride in and dedication to the school provides MBA with a very efficient yet beautiful campus. On any given day, Mr. Smith can be seen at such tasks as raking leaves outside Carter Hall or directing needed construction. When he is not working to maintain the beauty of the MBA campus, Mr. Smith, an MBA graduate himself, can often be talking with the students about school-related problems. Mr. Smith is a graduate of Vanderbilt University. Mr. James A. Poston Mr. James A. Poston, MBA’s Guidance Director, plays a most important role in the lives of the students. His personal concern for the well-being of the individual makes him easy to talk to, and his flexible work schedule leaves him available for a student at all times during the day. He is presently spearheading a new alcohol and drug awareness program. Mr. Poston is also the demerit supervisor for the senior class and teaches a reading class. Each year he directs the drama presentation from MBA. In addition to these duties, he is the coach of the tennis team. Mr. Poston received his M.A. from George Peabody College.

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Dr. Wayne Batten English I, English IV; Sponsor to AR- CHIVES; Ph.D., Van- derbilt, M.A.; B.A., University of Wyo- ming Mr. Michael Caldwell Algebra II, College Al- gebra. Calculus BC, Computer; Sopho- more Class Sponsor; Varsity Golf; B.E., Vanderbilt; M.A., Pea- body Mr. Jim Bostick Algebra 11(H), Com- puter Science; Varsity Basketball, Varsity Soccer; B.S., Auburn University; M.S. Uni- versity of North Caro- lina Mr. William Compton Calculus AB, Calcu- lus Statistics, Algebra H (H), Computer; Freshman Football, Varsity Track; B.S., Davidson College; M.A.T., Duke Univer- sity Mrs. June Bowen English 7th; 7th Grade Advisor; B.A. Baylor University; M.A., George Peabody Col- lege Mrs. Jeannine Bowers French I, French IV(AP); DES, Univer- sity of Nancy, France Mr. Floyd Elliot Pre-Algebra; Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Freshman Bas- ketball Coach; B.S., Tennessee Tech Mr. Mark Elliott American History, American History (AP), Government E- conomics; FCA Spon- sor; Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball; B.A., Vanderbilt Uni- versity Administration 23