Murphy High School - Mohian Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

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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

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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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Social Science Widens Understanding Miss Ruth Forehand Chairman One of the largest departments at Murphy is the Social Science Department with eighteen teachers. This department offers American History, Problems of Democracy, and Phychology. American History for Juniors and Problems of Democracy for Seniors are required. World History and Psychology are elec- tive courses. From these subjects students learn the foundations on which America and other countries were based, functions of government, and the com- plexities of the.mind. To develope better Americans through knowledge of these studies is the aim of this department. Mrs. Bernice J. Causey Mrs. Lucile Hollis Cooner Mrs. Marie Foote Mr. LeVaughn Hanks Miss Ruth Lipscomb Miss Elizabeth Mayers Miss Josephine M. Michael Mr. John P. Morgan Mr. James K. Pace, Jr. Mrs. Ruby M. Pierce Miss Roberta Steele Miss Mary Vivienne Waller 3ft