Murphy High School - Mohian Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

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MRS. WILLIE E. REYNOLDS, Algebra and Trigonom- etry. College Algebra, Modem Introductory Analysis; Alabama College, A.B., Auburn U., M.S.; Head of Depart- ment. MISS JUNE SWANSON CAPELL, Plane Geometry, Alge- bra 2, Trigonometry, Adv. Arithmetic; Alabama College, B.S., Louisiana State University, M.A. MR. JOHN W. DUNN, Geometry, Algebra 1, Advanced Arithmetic; Livingston State, B.S., U. of Alabama M.A.; Monitors. MISS HATTIE GUNTER, Algebra, Geometry, Analysis; Troy State, B.S., Peabody, M.A. MR. THOMAS McCANN, Analysis, Algebra, Geometry; U.S. Naval Academy, B.S., George Washington U., L.L.B.; Locker Sponsor. MISS SANDRA MURRAY, Algebra, Geometry; South- eastern La. College, B.S., Florida State U. MRS. ZELLA ROBERTSON, Geometry, Algebra, Arithmetic; Mississippi State College For Women, B.S., U. of Alabama, U. of Southern Mississinni. MRS. VIRGINIA M. STICK- NEY, Algebra, Geometry; U. of Alabama, B.S., Auburn U., M.S.; National Honor Society. MRS. HELEN A. WHITIN- GER, Advanced Arithmetic, Al- gebra; Alabama College, B.A. MRS. JOSEPHINE WILKINS, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonom- etry; Mississippi State College For Women, B.A., U. of North Carolina, M.A. Miss Murray explains the construction of geometric figures. 26

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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

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Mathematics: Theory And Practice Reasoning has become more important in the courses offered by the Mathematics Department of Murphy High School. The curriculum includes not only the theory in- volved but also the practical application that is necessary in everyday life. By completing one of the fifty classes, the stu- dent acquires several valuable qualities—reason, persistence, and accuracy—which increase his ability and efficiency in other fields. One thousand four hundred thirty-two students utilize the courses in advanced arithmetic, algebra, special math, geometry, and trigonometry. A dedicated group of ten teachers guides students in understanding the world of numbers. The Mathematics Department indeed readies Murphy’s students for places in tomorrow’s society. Mrs. Whitingcr compares differences in two solids. Mr. Dunn shows principles behind curved stitching, which takes advantage of geometric patterns, to Ruth Ann Myrick. 27