Murphy High School - Mohian Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

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The business world of Mobile is indebted to the excellent commercial department at Murphy. Con- scientious students are able to prepare themselves for future positions through the training available in the various commercial courses. Students are offered two years of stenography and typing, and one year of economic geography, business law, office machines, and general business. Office machines includes a complete space course in filing as well as instruction in operating the various office machines. General Business, a course which has been added to Murphy's curriculum this year, is a supplement for bookkeeping. Students who apply themselves are able to do re- sponsible work in various positions after graduation. Miss Carol Purifoy K uSineSS (bourses train office workers Mrs. O. Arctonder Mrs. J. Busey A iss Mildred Byrd Miss I. Knight Mrs. I. langham Miss Julio Martin Mrs. Ann Mitchell Mrs. R. W. Peck Mrs. S. Savage Mr. J. F. Sharpe Miss Grace Shaw Mr. 0. Taylor [ 29 ]

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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

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Miss Lillian Pistole Science, the Science is a fascinating field of study and covers a large range of subjects. The basic courses offered at Murphy are biology, physics, and chemistry,- these are offered to interested students who want to acquire knowledge of organisms, dynamics, and chemical re- action. Such courses as family life, consumer science, and home economics are also classified in the field of science. They are designed to prepare students to as- sume the responsibilities of a well-rounded life. In this world of today, science plays a prodigious part in the welfare of the United States and in the forward movements of this great nation. The study of science is encouraged to prepare the students of today to be- come the leaders of tomorrow. Mr. W. A. Cook Mr. W. W. Fulcher Mr. M. Mancill Mrs. Jean Marlar Mrs. D. Morrisetfe Mrs. Flo Owens Mrs. C. Ross Mrs. I. Wedgcworth While his class is studying reptiles, Mr. Fulcher Miss A. Weimorts shows his pet snake to his brave biology pupils.