Murphy High School - Mohian Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

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Participation in Fife Prevention Week emphasises the importance of effective fire drills for Urge schooU. PHYSICAL t i I physically speaking, Murphy has one of the most •tJflictive and unusual campuses in the South. Spanish Kehlissance Architecture, predominant throughout the entire plant provides a pleasant atmosphere for stu- dents and faculty. Fifteen buildings are situated on ,the campus which covers two city blocks. Exterior decorations above the entrance of each building jncemplify the subjects taught within. Long range Jplans call for the remodeling of one building a year 'Mfmtil the whole school is modem and well equipped. Three parkins lots are maintained for the con- venience of students and faculty. The cafeteria can accommodate one thousand persons at a time and serves approximately eighty per cent of the student body. Carefully landscaped grounds shaded by cen- tury old oak trees and enlivened by colorful azaleas enhance the beauty of the campus. This is the vast setting of Murphy’s thirty-six nundred eighty four students and one hundred thirty-four faculty members.

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Mrs. Perdue, while sitting in the main office, can reach every section in school by using our new public address system. Congested halls during the break between classes point out our overcrowded facilities.

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Barbara Lauter and Clarence Mahoney reminisce through books they have used in the past three years. Perfection at Murphy is accomplished through deep concentration and liberal application.