Murphy High School - Mohian Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

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Administration Influences Every Junior Richard Lasnicr discusses college preferences with Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Stout. MRS. DOROTHY S. BODIFORD, Secretary. MISS GLADYS BAXTER, Guidance Counselor; U. of Alabama, B.S.Ed., U. of Southern Mississippi, M.A. MRS MARGARET G. FISHBURNE, Secretary. MRS. LOUISE K. HAMIL, Assistant Principal, Director of Adult and Veteran Division; U. of Alabama, B.S., M.A. MRS. JEAN KEI N, Bookkeeper; Huffstctfcr Business College. MISS ESTHER KNUDSEN, Adult and Veteran Division, Office Manager and Veteran Coord.; U. of Alabama, Presbyterian College. 18

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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

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Phase Of Murphy Operating Murphy High School, a complex, demanding job, is the business belonging to the Administration. Co- ordinated by Mr. R. B. Taylor, this group of school per- sonnel handles problems ranging from discipline to guid- ance and exerts influence over ever)' phase of the school’s operation. Divided into three offices, the administration is specialized to cope with problems efficiently. Mr. Tay- lor’s office is concerned with supervision and coordination of the complete school. Financial matters arc taken care of by the Business Office. The Guidance Office aids stu- dents in facing the broadening scope of education. The Adult and Veteran Division, under the supervision of Mrs. Louise Hamil, offers classes at night to adults and students who need extra assistance. By maintaining Murphy’s ef- ficient operation the Administration insures that the school serves as an important part of Mobile. Mr. Willcox checks state textbook forms. Gcrri Andrews lends Mrs. Bodiford a helping hand with monthly Alabama Register reports. MRS. RUTH PERDUE, Receptionist. MRS. MYRTLE SLAUGHTER. Registrar. MRS. DOROTHY STOUT, Guidance Counselor; Birm- ingham Southern, B.A., U. of Alabama, M.A. MR. RAYMOND B. TAYLOR, Principal; Auburn U., B.S., U. of Alabama, M.A. MR. HENDERSON B. YOUNG, Assistant Principal; Livingston State College, B.S., U. of Alabama, M.A. MR. CHARLES O. WILLCOX, Assistant Principal: Howard College, A.B. 19