Murphy High School - Mohian Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

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Languages Promote Many Interests Having one of the finest language departments in the South, Murphy employs seven instructors to teach French, Latin, and Spanish. One third of the students have had or are taking a language. Four years of Spanish and Latin are available while three- years of French are offered. To further interest, there is a club for each language where programs and activ- ities are presented to supplement class learning. The department emphasizes the importance of languages for college entrance. Miss Jesse M. Gay Chairman Mrs. W. W. Fulcher Mr. H. P. Goodwin Mrs. F. G. Robinson Miss Annie Lou White Mrs. Robinson aids students in translation. Mrs. Fulcher explains the principles of Spanish.

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Culture Is Obtained Through English One of the essentials to a successful life is a thorough knowledge of language; therefore each Murphy student is required to study English three years. The fundamentals of grammar and composition, and an appreciation of literature constitute line regu- lar courses. In addition to these required courses, sen- iors have the privilege of electing Advanced English, Creative Writing, or World Literature. Advanced English is important in preparing students for college by giving a somewhat broader course in writing and literature; Creative Writing is designed to teach varied forms of short stories, poems, and themes; and World Literature gives a better appreciation of the culture of people of different nations. Twenty-five teachers work together in co-ordinating the program of this department. Miss Lucille Rhodes Mrs. Elizabeth Scarborough Mr. Roy R. Wilkie Miss Anne Savage Mrs. Anne Smith Mr. William N. Yokel Miss Rhodes helps students with scene from 27 Miss Hope checks up.

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Mathematics Induces Concentration Murphy’s Department of Mathematics is designed to meet the every need of those students who wish to continue the study of mathematics in college and those who need only a general knowledge for a prac- tical application. Two years of algebra, plane geom- etry, solid geometry, trigonometry, and advanced arithmetic is the curriculum offered by the thirteen teachers of the department. Because of the increasing demand for mathematical knowledge in our scientific world, Murphy's Math Department strives to instill in the minds of its students the importance of mental control and persistent accuracy. 2 L Mrs. W. E. Reynolds Chairman Mrs. B. C Cole Mrs. W. T. Douglas Miss Virginia d'Orndlas Mr. N. C. Griffin Miss Hattie E. Gunter Mr. T. L McCann Mrs. Mary M. Merritt Miss Vella B. Moon Miss Mildred Pankey Mrs. Zclla Robertson Mrs. Willie G. Smith Mrs. Josephine Wilkins