Robert F Munroe Day School - Reflections Yearbook (Quincy, FL)

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Caring and Patience Prove to Encourage A to Excel “Don’t just let that bag fly by you!” A familiar exclamation from several teachers could be heard whenever they had lunch duty. Teachers and other staff members had their hands full with students who decided someone else would pick up their trash. Threats of assigned lunch areas were enough to clean up the place ... for a while. Gum chewing, note passing, and talking in class challenged even the most level headed of teachers, but that’s what being a teacher was all about. The rewards came eventually. The snack bar became a usual sight for, Miss Becky, Woodrow, and Miss Sandra along with student helpers. Break and lunchtime found them furiously handing out change and junk. Teachers found themselves clearing all walls and bookshelves because fresh coats of paint were being put on. Mrs. Lindstrom’s several art paintings and murals livened up the halls while Mrs. Smith accepted different Spanish artifacts and unusual Jessica Briggs gels assislance from Miss D«i problems she is having ivilh her assignme sayings for extra credit. The most important thing about the teachers and staff was that they cared. If a student was having a problem, a teacher could be trusted to keep their secret and even help if possible. With encouragement or an approving smile, students did the best they could and teachers were rewarded with a “Thank You”. Words escape “Miss” Crystle after receiving a carnalion from Stephen Gauss on Valentine's Day. 132 Academics

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Academics 2i 131 AN INTERESTING AMALGAMATION English, Science, Algebra, all of these subjects added up to a very busy day, but also a very interest- ing one. One full of learning and failures, good days and bad days. A good day was when you had the necessary notes for the open notes English test, and a bad day was when you forgot to take your Gov- ernment book home to study. But in the end when you finally aced that Algebra test or that dreaded English pop test, it was worth the work and the extra effort. ‘St During a field trip to Ta Jahassee’s Greek Food Festival, Enrichment teacher, Mrs. Cheryl Smith, gets a guided tour of the booths from Mr. Mike Gayalas.

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Mary Emma Bassett. Headmistress Allison Burnett. Sixth Grade Brenda Clark. Kindergarten Annette Ford. Typing. Math. Jr.Sponsor Woody Hildebrant. PE. Coach. Athletic Dir. Susan Hinson. Kindergarten Woodrow Hinson. Custodian John Hodgens, PE, Coach Nell Hollingsworth. Librarian. Cheerleader Sponsor Beverly Gregory. Biology. Chemistry. Physics .Beta Sponsor Suzie Johnson. English, Journalism Sharon Lasseter. English. Creative Writing.Anchor and Sr. Sponsor Nancy Lindstrom. English, Art Debbie Maxwell. Third Grade Crystlo May. Music Dorothy McAleenan. First Grade. Testing Coordinator Janet McCaskill. Kindergarten Sara Ruth McKeown. Math. Student Council Advisor. Sr. Sponsor Susie Morris. PE. Coach, Social Studies Bunny Munroe. Fifth Grade. Adele Olson. K-3 Becky Reep. Secretary Charles Smith. Bus Driver Cheryl Smith. Spanish. Enrichment Sandra Stephenson. Bookkeeper Frankie Stewart. Bookkeeper. Office Mgr. Betty Suber. Fourth Grade Clarice Vanl ndingham. Science Ruth VanLandingham. K-4 Bob Wilder. Administrative Ass.. Social Studies. Coach Faculty 133