Murphy High School - Mohian Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

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Language, Key To Understanding Languages, the universal means of communication, enable each individual to interpret the problems of the world. As a , part of preparing tomorrow’s leaders, the Language Depart- ment is equipped with the most up-to-date methods of teaching. Introduced in 1963, the language laboratory gives the student a chance to develop his senses and his mind through listening and repeating dialogues or structure drills. Instructed by seven trained teachers, thirty-seven courses afford an invaluable knowledge for not only the basic fundamentals of grammar but the history and customs, also. Four years of French, Spanish, Latin and three years of German are available to the nine hundred seventy-two stu- dents who seek a better understanding of foreign countries. MRS. MARTHA BRITT, Spanish; Presbyterian College, B.A. MISS MARY GUARISCO, Spanish; Montcvallo, Auburn U., B.A., Spanish Club. MRS. FLORENCE ROBINSON, French; Alabama College, A.B., U. of Alabama, M.A. MISS BERTHA SPRADLIN, Spanish; Longwood College, B.S., Columbia U. MISS NANCY N. WALL, German, French; King College, B.A., Spring Hill College; German Club, Intcrclub Council, Stage Crew. MISS ANNIE LOU WHITE, French; Mississippi State College for Women, A.B.; French Club. Miss Wall schedules use of language lab with Miss Gay. MISS JESSIE MARY GAY, Latin; Washington U.t A.B., Columbia U., M.A.; Latin Club; Head of Depart- ment. 24

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MR. THURMAN HOWELL, American History; U. of Southern Mississippi, B.S., M.Ed. MR. WILLIAM C. KIRK, World History; Howard Col- lege, A.B., Southwestern Seminary, Th.M., U. of Southern Mississippi, M.E. MR. McCARY C. MANCILL, Gov. and Econ.; U. of Alabama, A.B., Carnegie Institute of Technology. MISS JOSEPHINE M. MICHAEL, Gov. and Econ.; Washington U., A.B., M.A. MRS. GLORIA NEEL, American History, Geography; U. of Alabama, A.B. MRS. RUBY M. PIERCE, Gov. and Econ.; Auburn U., B.S., U. of Alabama, M.S., Spring Hill College. MR. JOSEPH F. SHARPE, Gov. and Econ., American History; U. of Alabama, B.S., Spring Hill College. MISS ROBERTHA STEELE, Gov. and Econ.; Livingston State College, B.S., Auburn U., M.S. MRS. VIRGINIA S. YORK, American History; Wesleyan College, A.B. U. of Edinburgh, Georgia State College, Schulc Klcsshcim. Social Science Prepares Leaders “I have but one lamp by which my feet arc guided, and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judg- ing the future but by the past.” This quote by Patrick Henry expresses the necessity of Murphy’s Social Science Department. To avoid re-experiencing the blunders re- corded in history and thereby maintain the position of the United States in the world today, tomorrow’s leaders must associate the past with the future. A staff of fourteen in- structors assumes the responsibility of preparing two- thousand one-hundred eighty-nine students for this chal- lenge. Sixty-nine classes in world history, geography, gov- ernment and economics, and American history inquire into the past, re-discovering the achievements of mankind. In this way the Social Science Department plays its role in preserving our way of life for posterity. Mr. Kirk points out African civilization of ancient man. 23

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Department Stresses Initiative Personal experience through participation teaches stu- dents to develop their interests in manual skills as well as creative thinking. Individual initiative is stressed by the seven dedicated instructors. Under the Industrial and Fine Arts Department is the sponsorship of the Fan Randlcttc Art Honor Society, whose membership provides experience for those students talented in this field. Training by modern methods familiarizes students with the techniques of the business world. Courses in mechanical drawing, crafts, dramatics, metal work, art, machine shop, homemaking, and wood working are offered to those in- terested in learning the basics of modern business. Headed by Mr. W. C. Sitz, nine hundred and one students receive technical experience for their future careers. Art students, guided by Miss Kennedy, are encouraged to higher standards of achievement in their art work. MRS. LUCY P. DURANT, Home Economics; Alabama College, B.S. MISS CLYDE KENNEDY, Art; U. of Alabama, A.B., Art Institute of Chicago; Fan Randlcttc Art Honor Society. MRS. JEAN MARLAR, Home Economics; Alabama Col- lege, B.S. MR. MILLER SHEPPARD, Shop, Wood Working; Auburn U., B.S. MISS IRENE STAPLETON, Crafts; U. of Alabama; Livingston State College, B.S. MR. T. R. USRY, Industrial Arts; U. of Alabama, B.S., Visual Education. 25