Murphy High School - Mohian Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

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77,586 Attend Mobile Schools Mr. Arthur Smith, Mr. Jack Gallalcc, Mr. Charles McNeil, Mr. William Crane, and Dr. Cranford Burns head Mobile School System. Dr. Cranford Burns, Mobile County Superintendent of Schools oversees the operation of our county schools. Striving to solve the problems of Mobile’s public schools is the Mobile County Board of School Commissioners. Serving as president of the board this year is Mr. Jack Gallalcc. Mr. Arthur Smith Jr., fills the duties of vice- president and Mr. Charles McNeil, Dr. Sidney Phillips, and Mr. William Crane complete the group. These five citizens give very generously of their time and effort with- out pay to improve the many Mobile schools, four of which arc new this year. Attending these institutions arc 77,586 students who are instructed by 2,642 dedicated teachers. Working with the board is an administrative staff headed by Dr. Cranford H. Bums, Superintendent of Schools. He is aided by Dr. Comer L. Scarborough, Assistant Superintend- ent; Dr. Clyde Zeanah, Assistant Superintendent in charge of administration; Mr. Judson Martin, Assistant Superin- tendent in charge of personnel; Mr. John K. Montgomery, Assistant Superintendent in charge of business; Mr. James McPherson, Assistant Superintendent in charge of pupil personnel; and Mr. Frank Schneider, Assistant Superintend- ent in charge of curriculum. Without these men, who arc in charge of over all supervision of the entire educa- tional system, our schools could not be run efficiently. 16

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Faculty Stimulating knowledge, promoting success and instilling leadership, the 115 faculty members of Murphy High School develop the citizen of tomorrow. Through eighty-five courses, the staff prepares the students for all walks of life. The eleven departments range from trade skills to college preparatory offering to all students unlimited opportunity.

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Mr. Taylor Directs Improvements Three years ago Mr. Raymond 13. Taylor first accepted the duties of Murphy High School’s principal. Under his administration our alma mater has progressed in many fields. The reading lab and Biolog)' B.S.C.S. have broadened curricular opportunities. To meet the increasing demands for facilities the groundwork for the expansion of the cafe- teria has been finished; the main office has been divided into suites; and a new guidance branch has been introduced into the office. For the convenience of the students new lockers have been installed, and several sidewalks have been laid. Murphy’s principal oversees these improvements while coordinating the diverse work of teachers, guidance counselors, and assistant principals. Mr. Taylor’s efforts result in the efficient operation of Murphy. He relaxes by backing the Panthers and working in his yard. Whether advising colleagues or patrolling halls, he secs that Murphy High fulfills its obligation to the adults of tomorrow. Taking time off from administrative duties, Mr. Taylor gets acquainted with students during the lunch period. Mrs. Taylor greets Mrs. Spencer at the first P.T.A. meeting of the year. Hetty Cunningham relates story of mishap to Mr. Taylor. 17