Memphis University School - Owl Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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This page: (above) The Student Council: M. Weston, C. Farmer, T. Miller, J. Walkup, J. Var- ner, H. Wellford, R. Day, L. Hayward, B. Adams, S. Crisler, S. Blair, S. McFadden, J. Overbey, J. Harrison, K. Williams, P. Jones, and D. Fisher. (below) Student Council looks on with typical get tough attitude. Opposite page: (above) Pres. Fisher tries to hold his composure during an exciting chapel program, (far left) Pres. Fish- er and V. P. Jones discuss new bill concerning duck hunting privileges for seniors, (left center) Homecoming makes big impression on partici- pants. Organizations — 51

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Untrained Student Council Tightens School Discipline Believing in the principle of self-gov- ernment, students at MUS were given an opportunity to participate in deci- sion nnaking policies. The arnn by which students governed themselves was the Student Council. Although lacking in experienced members, the Student Council had a very successful year. Under the direc- tion of President Dick Fisher, the Council undertook to solve many of the problems of the school. The problem of the student lounge was dealt with first. A plan was ar- ranged so that each student aided in the maintenance of the lounge and lunchroom. Many students com- plained, but results were evident. Paul Jones and the Constitution Committee re-wrote the Student Council Constitution, bettering it by bringing it up to date. Chuck Farmer, the commissioner of Student Activities, revised the point system and helped the Film Series Committee plan several movies for the students. The Student Council successfully sponsored two dances. Each was profitable to the Council. The home- coming festivities were also arranged by the Council. For the first time at MUS, the sev- enth and eighth grades had their own Student Council. President Sam Var- ner will be known as a pioneer in the development of the lower school government. MUS has been very fortunate in having active, conscientious Student Councils, and this one was no excep- tion. The Student Council had the responsibilities of encouraging school spirit, providing self-government, and leading the student body. 50 — Organizations

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Honor Council Introduces New Reports and Meetings The basis for student life is a sense of mutual trust and integrity. Even though MUS has expanded to include over 500 students, the student body has become more closely knit. From these foundations of personal integrity and trust, the Honor System is formed. Under this system, a stu- dent ' s word is his bond and is auto- matically accepted as good. The trust placed in him, he also places in oth- ers. The corollary of the system, the Honor Code, deals with the basic responsibilities, duties, and violations of the system. Under the code, stu- dents are expected to uphold the sys- tem at all times and report all occuren- ces of lying, cheating, and stealing, which are the basic violations of the Honor Code. The responsibility of enforcing the Code falls to the Honor Council, which is created and empowered by an Honor Council Constitution. The Honor Council has changed some of its policies from previous years. This year ' s Council had open meetings where students and faculty could come and offer suggestions to the Council. The Constitution was revised; a per- manent defense counsel was included to aid the accused. A monthly report to the students and faculty helped the students in becoming more familiar with the Honor System. The Honor Council showed itself to be one of the best in MUS history. It contributed greatly in making honor in daily life a reality at Memphis Universi- ty School. 52 — Organizations