Memphis University School - Owl Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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Paper Raises Vital Issues The Owl ' s Hoot showed itself to be one of the most successful newspa- pers in MUS history. More issues and a nnore professional approach key- noted the success of this publication. Taking sides in many controversial areas, Editor Ebby Lunn and the twelve man editorial board established a precedent of a more immediate and active school paper. With the aid of advisor Mr. Mike Deadrick, a positive force throughout the year, the paper became a model of good journalism. Making improve- ments where necessary from the year before, The Owl ' s Hoof was ranked as one of the best in MUS history. 56 Org anizations

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Broad Staff Functions Well The 1972 Owl was the result ot the blending of diverse personalities, styles, and approaches. Work began with the selection of a staff and the fornnat for the book. Due to the fore- sight of Mr. Melvin Big M Cooper, a staff representative of the student body was assennbled. They functioned under the leadership of Editor Jamie Walkup and Associate Editor Ken Hunnphries. As a result of investiga- tions, a new paper stock, typeface, ana approach were decided upon. The coming of school brought on the real work of producing an annual. John Young and Bill Woodruff per- formed outstandingly well in carrying the double load of handling develop- ment and photography, not only for their own annual, but for Hutchison as well. Late night sessions and heated verbal exchanges produced pages representing a great deal of effort by all the section editors. The annual maintained many tradi- tions from the past while incorporating some editorial evaluations of the school and school activities. Senior biographies were abandoned, a more penetrating system of analysis was adopted, and the layout design was used in a more versatile manner. The staff generally was able to respond to the demands for creative excellence made by the hard-working advisor, Mr. Melvin Cooper. Organizations — ss

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( f Opposite page: (above) Newspaper editors lunch at Pizza Inn: (seated) Hank Jones, Stewart Crisler, Ebby Lunn, Rex Tate, and Oliver Cobb, (standing) David Thonnson, Larry Hay- ward, Lee Drew, and Randy Taylor, (below) Richard Robinson discusses the selling of an ad to a prospect. Tliis page: (above left) Hayward, Cobb, and Lunn discuss editorial treatment of mayor ' s race. Ccenfer; Advisor Fighting Mike Deaderick grins slyly as Lunn tells of plans for conquest, (left) Newspaper staffers, Avery Lack- ner, Nathan Bicks, Charles Stockley, and Mal- colm Pearson, stand defiantly on the tracks in the belief that trains do not exist. Organizations 57