Murphy High School - Mohian Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

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I he I-.R.A.H.S. exhibits some of their member's artistic ability at their patio art show. Southern Charm is a favorite topic among art students. Many after-school hours are spent in orchestra rehearsals.

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ACADEMIC h % Each of the sixty-eight courses offered at Mur- phy helps to prepare a student for later life, as he enters college or follows a chosen career. Be- cause it has met certain requirements set up by the Southern Association and the State Department, Mur- phy is an accredited high school. The vastness of the student body makes it neces- sary for an ambitious student to seek a large part of his education by his own volition. The faculty is well qualified in the art of teaching and is anxious to help aspiring students whenever necessary. Also a well-stocked library provides the students with a wealth of information. In the Industrial, Commercial, and Vocational Departments the training for one’s vocation is stressed. Special schedules have been arranged for the working students giving them morning classes so that their afternoons can be devoted to gaining practi- l experience in their jobs. With a firm understand- % of the basic requirements plus the electives that itudent chooses, he is better prepared to meet the oblems that will face him after graduation. I i Sophomores find study halls very useful.

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'JF CULTURAL C ilturjl activities played an important role in the life of Murphy students. Special clubs and organiza- tions continuously encouraged student interest in their cultural development. The departments of Music and Fine rts based their academic work upon apprecia- tion as well as application. Performances by the music department and dramatics club were always in popu- lar demand. At various times during the year student artists exhibited paintings and drawings at several patio shows. In taking advantage of these opportun- ities Murphians were given a chance to increase their own cultural development. Ballerinas display agility at many school productions. Melodious voices which fill the Arts Building truly prove that practice makes perfect.