Memphis University School - Owl Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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The head of the Bible Department at M.U.S., MR. ALMUS POLSGROVE, is one of our many new teachers this year. He has attended Union University, the University of Mississippi, Southern Theological Seminary, the Univer- sity of Houston, and Mississippi State, where he received his M.Ed, degree and his M.A. degree. Mr. Polsgrove served in the Air Force as a chaplain for twenty-two years and retired in 1960 a Lieutenant Colonel. Before coming to M.U.S., he taught English at Mississippi State. Mr. Polsgrove is a member of ATO social fraternity, Phi Kappa Phi, the Masonic Order, the Modern Language Association, and is listed in Who ' s Who in the South and Southwest. A recent addition to the M.U.S. faculty is MR. THOMAS P. POWELL. Mr. Powell will receive his B.S. degree in Geography from Memphis State this year, and he plans to continue his work there for an M.A. degree in Education. He teaches seventh grade geography and physical educa- tion. Coach Powell, as he is called by many of his stu- dents, played both high school and college football. In 1961, his senior year at Batesville High School, he made the all-state team, and then went on to play halfback for Southwestern. This year, he brought his talents to M.U.S. and was junior high backfield coach. MR. JACOB RUDOLPH graduated from Georgia Insti- tute of Technology in 1953 and received a B.S. degree in Industrial Management. In 1951, after four years of college football, his talent merited him selection to the All-American defensive football team. He did graduate work at both Oglethorpe and Memphis State, and served in the Air Force for two years as a First Lieutenant. Before coming to M.U.S. in 1958, he taught at Darlington School in Rome, Georgia. He has taught first year algebra and eighth grade mathematics, but this year has become full time director of the physical education program. He is varsity football coach, and this year led the team to a second place finish in the County League. Mr. Rudolph also coaches the basketball B team which had a perfect season last year, and the varsity golf team, which has won the County Championship for the past two years. 23

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MR. EVIN L. PERDUE graduated from Southwestern with a B.S. in mathematics. While at Southwestern Mr. Perdue was very active in all student activities, a mem- ber of the Track Team, a Tennessee intercollegiate cham- pion in the quarter and half mile run, and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He has a Bachelor of Foreign Trade Degree and an M.A. Degree in Educa- tion with a minor in mathematics from Memphis State University. Mr. Perdue served ten years in the air force in Korea and Europe, and flew combat missions as a navigator during World War II. He has traveled through- out the Far East, Europe, North Africa, Central America, and North America. At M.U.S., Mr. Perdue teaches Sec- ond Year Algebra, Calculus, and Seventh Grade Mathe- matics, and he is the faculty advisor to the Archaeology Club. Well-known among all students, and especially those in athletics, is M. JERRY PETERS. Mr. Peters graduated from Southwestern in 1960, receiving his B.A. in political science. He received his M.A. degree at Memphis State University in 1962. During high school he lettered in basketball, baseball, track, and cross-country and he con- tinued his athletic participation during college. A mem- ber of the Department of Social Science, Mr. Peters is best known for his United States Government course. This past year Mr. Peters led the M.U.S. Track team, commonly called Jerry and the Pacemakers , to a tre- mendous success on the cinders. He coached the team to a County Championship and a seventh place finish in the State Meet, along with a decisive first in the Humbolt Relays. Mr. Peters was appointed head basketball coach last summer and the student body is hopeful that his success in track will carry over toward a successful bas- ketball season. MRS. JANIS V. PIERCE is a new member of our faculty this year. She graduated from Ole Miss and received her Masters degree in Spanish in 1964. She was a member of the following honorary societies: Alpha Lambda Delta, CWENS, Sigma Delta Pi, Mortar Board, and University Scholars. She was on the faculty at The University of Mississippi for the past two years, and has traveled ex- tensively throughout Mexico and Latin America. She speaks fluent Spanish as well as Portuguese, having lived in Brazil for over two years. She is involved in many civic organizations such as the Oxford Pilgrimage Com- mittee, the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the Centennial Study Club, and the University Dames. 22

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MR. DAVID SMITH, a new teacher at M.U.S., attended Southwestern in Memphis where he was graduated in 1960 with a B.A. in English. At Southwestern he was a member of Alpha Theta Omega social fraternity and Stylus Literary Organization. He then attended Union Theological Seminary in Virginia. After his seminary work, he started his teaching career at Patrick Henry High School in Virginia. He then returned to Memphis, taught a year at P.D.S., and joined the M.U.S. faculty this year. Mr. Smith teaches English and American lit- erature and public speaking, and he is coach of the debating team. Mr. Smith is currently doing post-grad- uate work at Memphis State University. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting and fishing. MR. ROBERT SMITH graduated from Michigan State University in 1956 with a major in history and a minor in physical science. He did graduate work at Memphis State University, and in the summer of 1962 he studied at Montana State University on a National Science Foundation Scholarship. Before coming to M.U.S. in 1957 Mr. Smith taught at Collierville High School and worked at one time as a building contractor. At M.U.S., he teaches chemistry, physics, and general science. Mr. Smith is a member of the Tennessee Science Teachers Association. During his years at M.U.S. he has served as advisor to the Student Council and several other groups. He is presently operating the school book store which carries everything from books to sweatshirts. MR. JOHN MURRY SPRINGFIELD, master of seventh grade grammar and composition, music appreciation, and eighth and ninth grade mathematics, has taught at M.U.S. since 1958. He earned his B.A. at Southwestern in 1957 and his M.F.A. in musicology at Princeton in 1951. Mr. Springfield launched his teaching career at Bethel College in McKenzie, Tennessee. He is a member of St. Mary ' s Episcopal Cathedral choir and has served as organist in several Memphis churches. Mr. Springfield was appointed to serve a term as sub-dean of the Ameri- can Guild of Organists. He conducts the M.U.S. choir, plays the piano in the daily chapel services, and is the faculty advisor of the folk singing group. Last summer, Mr. Springfield was the only faculty survivor of the ill- fated MUSBOMB expedition. 24