Murphy High School - Mohian Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

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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

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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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Miss Sparkman leads daily exercises in gym class to keep her students physically fit. “Sound minds in sound bodies” sums up the efforts of Murphy’s Physical Education Department. A staff of twelve energetic instructors, five women and seven men, undertakes the task of developing one thousand five hun- dred seventy girls and one thousand two hundred fifty-seven boys for entering the adult world. Students arc strengthened through exercise sessions. Learning that confidence and teamwork are necessary for success in life through three phases of sports. The first is composed of those conducted in physical education class. Intramural sports, those under- taken voluntarily by students after school, arc included in the second class. The third, which consists of the varsity sports, has the greatest degree of training and preparation. Upon his graduation the student is ready to become a well- rounded and able part of the adult world, and this depart- ment achieves its aim to develop sound bodies. MISS LOLETE TANNER, Physical Education; University of Alabama, B.S.; Intramural Director, Head of Department. MRS. BARBARA DOUGLAS, Phys- ical Education; Alabama College, B.S.; Junior Class, Tennis Club. MISS ELOISE FOSTER, Physical Education; Alabama College, B.S.; THE MOHIAN. MISS CATHERINE McNALLY, Physical Education; Georgia State Teachers College, B.S.; Senior Class. MISS LINDA SUE SPARKMAN, Physical Education; Alabama College, B.S.; Cheerleaders, Student Council. 29