Murphy High School - Mohian Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

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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

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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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Sound Bodies Build Sound Minds Coach Kcarley’s class lines up for scrimmage, a part of the physical education program which builds self-confidence and team work. MR. ROBERT H. WILLIAMS, Physical Education; Troy State College, B.S.; Springfield College; Head of Depart- ment. MR. CHARLES D. ANDERSON, Physical Education; Livingston State College, B.S., Auburn U., M.S. MR. LEVAUGHN HANKS, Physical Education; Troy State College, B.S. MR. DAN KEARLEY, Physical Education; U. of Alabama. MR. VANCE E. McCRORY, Physical Education; Uni- versity of Alabama, B.S. MR. ROBERT SHAW, Physical Education; Mississippi State University, B.S. 28