Memphis University School - Owl Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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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

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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. ALLAN STRAND, the Administrative Assistant, joined the faculty at M.U.S. in 1959. Since his arrival, he has proved to be a vital asset in the everyday opera- tion of the school. Mr. Strand received his B.A. degree from Davidson College in 1952, and his B.D. Degree from Westminister Theological Seminary in 1955. In 1962, he received his M.A. degree from Memphis State University, with a major in education and a minor in English. Mr. Strand was in the army from 1955 to 1957 and he taught at Darlington School in Rome, Georgia for two years. Besides his administrative duties, Mr. Strand also teaches ninth grade English. He is a noted tennis player in Memphis and the Mid-South, having won the Tennessee State Men ' s Championship in 1959. MR. WILLIAM SULLIVAN attended Southwestern Col- lege, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Here he graduated with honors in philosophy and received his B.A. Degree. He studied at Union The- ological Seminary for two years. Mr. Sullivan has served in several churches. Mr. Sullivan now teaches biology and mathematics at M.U.S. He also raises horses, some of which he has entered in various shows in this area. Some of our most interesting chapel programs have been given by Bwana Sullivan about his numerous hunting expeditions. He hunts mountain lion, bear, deer, and antelope throughout the western United States, and parts of Canada. He has also hunted smaller game such as quail, duck, squirrel, and pheasants. Moreover, he has hunted wild boar in the deep regions of Mexico. MR. DOSS EUGENE THORN, perhaps one of the best known faculty members at Memphis University School, is known to most of us as Coach Thorn. In 1950 he re- ceived his B.A. degree from Memphis State, and in 1953 his M.A. degree. Since 1954, he has been on the faculty of M.U.S. Besides teaching geometry and algebra, Coach Thorn serves as Dean of Student Activities, advisor to the Social Committee, and Chairman of the Discipline Com- mittee. His athletic experience includes two years of col- lege basketball, and four years of professional baseball; he is presently Athletic Director and is line coach of the varsity football team. He has also worked for nine years to make the M.U.S. day camp the success that it has been. Outside of his work at school, Mr. Thorn ' s favorite pastimes are playing golf and growing roses. 25