Murphy High School - Mohian Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

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In a forward nation such as ours, where the knowl- edge of mathematics is so important, it is only fitting that our schools should prepare the future leaders of our country to meet this challenge. Thus, stress has been placed on the study of math at Murphy. Mur- phy's math department prepares students for college qualification or the pre-college or business world as it offers two years of algebra and one of plane geometry. Solid geometry and trigonometry are also available for those students planning to make their careers - in engineering or similar fields requiring mathematical experience. Even though higher study is necessary for entrance to these fields, these basic courses are adequate for further pursuit. Mrs. W. Reynolds ucation Ih roua concert trail ion Mrs. M. Merritt Miss Vella Moon Miss Mildred Pankey Mrs. Z. Robertson Mr. W. Vanlandingham Mrs. W. G. Smith Miss Mary Swanson [ 27 ] Mrs. J. Wilkins

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Murphy's language department is certainly oi.. be commended. It offers four years of Latin, three years of French, and four of Spanish. Numerous stu- dents take Latin in preparation for college, as well as a stable background for the English language. French and Spanish also afford an invaluable knowledge, for not only the fundamentals of grammar and pronunci- ation are taught, but the history and customs of the respective countries, also. The decreasing distances of the countries of the world today are increasing the value of communicating with people of other tongues. This department is managed very well by capable in- structors and Murphians realize the benefit in being offered this advantageous type of study. Miss Jessie Mory Gay ylouncl the world through Ic anguaged The pupils in Mr. Goodwin's Spanish class anxiously await the climox of o story about interesting customs of the Spanish people. Mr. Henry Goodwin Miss Annie Lou While Miss White, an excellent French teacher. In her comfortable position. Miss Gay Mr- Raymond Bowlby directs a class in singing la Marseillaise. shows a Roman statue to her Latin closs.

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Mist Ruth Forehand It is necessary for Americans to Know unu uppie- ciate their history. This knowledge is of the utmost importance to their daily lives. American history pro- vides us with a foundation to base the answers of complexing problems of a modern democracy. Under this program is offered the opportunity to broaden our minds by studying the psychological dif- ferences in man. The students at Murphy learn the mechanics and principles of government in problems of democracy classes. In this course they study economic problems of our country. A student of Mur- phy having had a course in world history, problems of democracy, American history, and psychology, is an asset to his community os well as his country. of A men can Miss Maude Alexander Mrs. C. G. Bivono Mrs. F. Bridgewoter Mrs. Bernice Causey Miss Josephine Michael Miss Elizabeth Moyers [ 28 ] Mr. James Pace Miss Robertha Steele