Spencer Gayles
McGill-Toolen Class of 2011
Spencer Gayles is the epitome of a well-rounded student. He excels in the academic arena with an all Honors and AP curriculum. He is a member of the National Honor Society and has a 3.63 GPA. He received full scholarships to LSU and Springhill College and received the Spirit of Auburn Foundation Scholarship. He has chosen to attend LSU where he will march in the Tiger Marching Band.
Spencer is also dedicated to serving the community and living his Catholic faith. He is an active member of the Servants of the Poor, Pro-Life Club and Campus Ministry. He volunteers much of his time to community service. He was recently awarded the Development Office “Jacket Jubilation Meritorious Award” for his countless hours of service which are often done behind-the-scenes for no other reward or recognition other than helping and serving others. He is also a Student Ambassador and is a favorite on the McT Road Shows at his alma mater, St. Ignatius. He is the perfect student to speak on the topic of extracurricular involvement since he is involved in so much at McT!
But the thing Spencer is most passionate about is his music. He plays the violin, the guitar, and saxophone. He is a member of the McT Marching Band, Jazz Band and Symphoic Band. He attributes his self-motivation and persistence to his being a self-taught musician. “Regardless of whether it is learning an instrument or climbing the corporate ladder, it is ultimately up to one’s self to decide whether or not success is plausible.” Spencer feels he learned the importance of teamwork and self –discipline through being a part of the McT marching band. He says, “You have to have a lot of trust in your teammates when you have eighty band members walking backwards and anticipating being in the correct spot at the correct time”. He is also a member of the Chamber Singers, utilizing his musical talents in even another medium.
Spencer is a student who can “do it all and do it well”. His dedication to academics, service to others and his music will take him far in life.
Social Studies Faculty
Kirk Powell
Social Studies Department Chair
Bio: 33 years at McGill-Toolen and 33 years
in education
Education: B.S. 1979 and M.S. 1985 from the University of South Alabama
Courses: 10th Grade World geography/ US History
Extra assignments: Drama Moderator and Chairman of the History Department
powellk@mcgill-toolen.org
Terry Buckner
Bio: 3rd year at McGill-Toolen, 15 years in Education
Education: BS University of Alabama
Courses:9th Grade World History, 10th Grade World Geography
Extra Assignments: Assistant Basketball Coach
bucknet@mcgill-toolen.org
Guylinn Guirley
Bio: 30 years at McGill-Toolen and 37 years
in education
Education: B.S., Auburn University,
1965
M.A., Auburn University, 1968
M.E.D., University of South Alabama, 1985
Courses: AP US History,
AP US Government,
Honors Government/Economics
Extra assignments: National Honor Society Moderator / Freshman Class Moderator
gurleyg@mcgill-toolen.org
Angelo Harris
Bio:39 years at McGill-Toolen and 39 years in education
Education: B.S University of Alabama (Major in history;
minor in physical education) 1971
Masters of Education--U. S. A. 1979
Courses: US History
Extra assignments:Retired as cross country and track coach. I am now a mentor for the new coach.
harrisa@mcgill-toolen.org
Bob Langley
Bio: 20 years at McGill-Toolen and 27 years
in education
Education: B.A.E University of Mississippi
M.E. University of South Alabama
Courses: College-Prep American Government,
College-Prep Economics,
AP World History
Extra assignments: Moderator,Chess Club
langleb@mcgill-toolen.org
Laurie Morgan
Bio: 1st year at McGill-Toolen
Education: Masters from Spring Hill College
Courses: 12th Grade Government/Econ
Extra Assignments: Model UN
morganl@mcgill-toolen.org
David Peebles
Bio: 1st Year at McGill-Toolen
Education: B.A. History and Sociology, University of South Alabama; Candidate for M. Ed. Health Education, University of South Alabama
Courses: World History, Health
Extra assignments: Asst. Varsity Football Coach
peebled@mcgill-toolen.org
Phil Proctor
Bio: McGill-Toolen since 1995 and in education
since 1995
Education: B.A. University of Montevallo,
MAT from Spring Hill College 2008
Courses: U.S. History to 1877, Southern Culture, World Geography
Extra assignments:
proctorp@mcgill-toolen.org
Isaac Reichman
Bio: 1st year at McGill-Toolen
Education: B.S. History and Math, University of Notre Dame
Courses: American Government, World Geography
Extra assignments:
reichmi@mcgill-toolen.org
Rubin Risco
Bio: 1 year at McGill-Toolen, 2 years in Education
Education: B.A. History, University of Mobile; M. Ed. Social Studies, University of South Alabama
Courses:
Extra Assignments: Head Boys Soccer Coach
riscor@mcgill-toolen.org
Daniell Tillman
Bio: 2nd year at McGill-Toolen, 5th year in education
Education: B.A.'s in History and Philosophy, M.A. Social Studies Education
Courses: AP European History, 9th grade World History
Extra Assignments: Assistant Drama Moderator
tillmad@mcgill-toolen.org
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