Memphis University School - Owl Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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THE OWL 1980 VOLUME 24 Memphis University School 6191 Park Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 381 38 ,• . ;- ' - X V X n . . US - -■ kffiSff ■ ' ■■• ' S£ 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS 4 OPENING 1 4 EVENTS 84 PURSUITS 118 PEOPLE 170 COMMUNITY 238 INDEX 242 CLOSING i - i H  ■ ' s ■ ■♦ ' ' ! ' ■ ' ? JifJiifinsu Svivl TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 MUS 25 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE In just twenty-five years, Memphis University School has emerged as the finest independent school in the Memphis area, and one of the finest institutions in the southeastern United States. One of the keys to the school ' s success is the unique balance of academic, athletic, and extracurricular emphases. The best proof of the success of MUS ' program is the performance of the alumni in society; alumni of the school hold many positions of leadership in all areas of the Memphis community. In addition to the balanced training provided by the school, another reason for the school ' s success is the learning atmosphere which permeates life at MUS. Concern, trust, and honor are the three foundations of the MUS experience. These three qualities lead to a mutual respect among the student body and faculty, and this, in turn, leads to the formation of a healthy medium for learning. MUS students are highly competitive; however, at MUS this condition is constructive rather than destructive. Leadership has also been an important contributor to the success of MUS. The faculty is dedicated to motivating all students to achieve their maximum potential in all subject areas. In addition to academic leadership, headmasters Col. Lynn and Mr. Thorn have continually stressed character development as one of the major contributions that MUS makes to its students. The MUS faculty is not self-conscious, and therefore, they participate in most school activities. Here, Mr. Saunders demonstrates his physical prowess during the 1980 family festival. Scott Snyder is made an honorary member of the City Council for his performance in the national spelling bee held in Washington, DC. Mr. Omundson ' s Chemistry II class is just one part of MUS ' participation in the advanced placement program; advanced placement classes offer college-level work in high school. Mr. Omundson is in the process of handing out a patented First Period Kwik Kwiz to his bewildered Chem II class. 4 OPENING MUS often participates in varsity athletics against larger schools; these schools may have more students, but they rarely have more school spirit than Memphis University School. The MUS stands during the Harding game provided much color and excitement in cheering the Buzzards on to victory. Tod Singer and John Sebes sit mesmerized by some abstruse precalculus symbols on the blackboard. Mrs. Scrimger, chairman of the math department at MUS, left school to teach in Alabama; her students will remember her intellectually stimulating, and often nearly impossible precalculus tests. Cross-Country runners Russ Billings and Mark Frazier struggle to the finish line of the Bishop Byrne Invitational. MUS athletes have varying degrees of success, but they always display a total effort. INTRODUCTION 5 COLONEL LYNN LOOKS BACK It is a pleasure to reminisce about some of the history and events that have taken place in the first twenty-five years of Memphis University School. Mr. Wellford, the first Chairman of the Board, who held that position for twenty- three years, has stated that the founding of MUS was a venture in faith, and I agree with him. Little did we realize when the charter was granted on May 20, 1 954, that twenty-five years later we would have the facilities, the program, and the reputation for excellence which the school now enjoys. Originally we planned to have a school for 350 students, and later some consideration was given to making it a boarding school. It was fortunate that we did not raise enough money to complete the facilities as originally planned, as our original projections were too small. A committee worked for a year Mr. Wellford, the first Chairman of the Board stated that the founding of MUS was a venture in faith and I agree with him. searching for a site for the new school. The final two choices were one on Poplar in the area of the present Jewish Community Center, and the one chosen at Park and Ridgeway. The ninety-four acres purchased from the Wills and May families was a wise choice, not only from the standpoint of location, but also as an excellent investment. The school was located outside the city limits, a situation which posed some problems. Over the years we had several forest fires with no ready access to fire- fighting equipment. Special arrangements had to be made with the post office department to get mail service. We had to dig our own well and build our own septic tank. Because sixty percent of the students lived west of Highland, we had to run buses. Another interesting thing about the property was the fact that we received a cotton subsidy for two years for not planting cotton. Choosing a name for the new school did not pose a problem as a number of the Trustees and other people interested in the new school had attended the old MUS; therefore, the new school adopted MUS as its name. Some of the traditions and customs from the old school were adopted, such as the honor system, the school colors of red and blue, and the school seal with its motto Veritas Honorque. The student body decided to use the Owl as a school mascot and decided there would be no smoking on campus. The name of the first school paper was the MUS News, but later this was changed to The Owl ' s Hoot; the annual was called The Sabre and changed later to The Owl. The new school opened in September, 1 955, with ninety students in grades 7-1 0, and a faculty of six. The building consisted of six classrooms, one lab, a room for the library, a dressing room for physical education, and a cafeteria which also served as an auditorium for seven years. The auditorium was originally planned for the area occupied by the student lounge. The headmaster ' s office was in an area partitioned off from the hall, near the present bookstore. The eleventh and twelfth grades were added in succeeding years. Because of the quality program being offered, the school was accredited by the Southern Association before the first graduates received their diplomas in June, 1958. Another interesting thing about the property was the fact that we received a subsidy for two years for not planting cotton. Over the years we had several forest fires with no ready access to fire-fighting equipment. J 6 OPENING AT HIS 25 YEARS WITH MUS MUS has one of the few gyms where the floor does not run in the direction of the goals. This resulted from the fact that we completed only half a gym in 1 956 and played on the court running north and south, and the floor was laid accordingly. The school fight song was written in 1 958 by two members of the faculty, Mr. Bill Hatchett and Mr. Charles Mosby. Mr. John Springfield composed the Alma Mater in 19 60. The only live owl owned by the school was purchased from Ross Allen. It had performed in several Walt Disney films. The owl was housed in the basement of the gym, ate 1 Vi pounds of meat a day, and, in spite of the promises of the Student Council to take care of him, the task for a large part of the time fell to the headmaster. In 1 959 the attention of the U.S. State Department, Congress, and newspapers throughout the United States was focused on MUS when a 9th grader, Robert Graham, now Dr. Robert Graham, received soil samples from Russia for a science experiment that he was conducting. Rufus Thomas performed at the mid- winter formal in 1959, and again later at one of the Student Council elections. Possibly the most traumatic experience in the history of the school was the fire on April 29, 1 970, w hich destroyed the three language classrooms, and damaged other areas of the school. In spite of the dislocation due to the fire, only one day of school was missed. It was determined that the fire was the result of arson, but no one was ever apprehended. Over the years, I have not observed any change in the quality and caliber of the student body. Certain fads have come and gone, such as clothing style, length of hair, music, and interest of the students. During the late sixties and early seventies there was more questioning on the part of the students about the rules and standards. However, while some adjustments were made, Over the years, I have not observed any change in the quality and caliber of the student body. Certain fads have come and gone . . . however . . . there was no compromising as far as the ideals . . . on which the school was founded. there was no compromising as far as the ideals and standards which governed the founding of the school. The outstanding progress of Memphis University School has been made possible by an able student body, by dedicated teachers and staff, and by the generosity and support of the Memphis community. It has been a privilege and an honor for me to have been part of the founding of the school and its headmaster for twenty-three years. It is my hope and belief that greater things lie ahead for the school. Ross M. Lynn Headmaster Emeritus COL. LYNN 7 MUS PLANT GROWTH MUS ' ambitions have been the driving force behind the constant improvement of the facilities at school. The school ' s growth has been gradual yet constant. Originally an area of undeveloped land on the outskirts of Memphis was purchased by the school ' s founders. The original administration building was the only structure on campus, and this building was only a fraction of the size of the present building. Oddly, the shape of the first building on campus was a U , the school symbol. As the school developed, the administration building was enlarged in order to house more classrooms. As the years passed, MUS ' athletic interests increased, and a gymnasium was constructed. The student body of MUS began to grow more rapidly, and a facility had to be built which was capable of holding the entire student body; therefore, in 1962 the Hyde Chapel was constructed. Previous to the building of the chapel, all programs for the student body were held in the dining hall. As the growth of the student body continued to accelerate, a separate Lower School building was added in 1972. Intellectual curiosity has always been a primary attribute of the MUS student body, and the library, which occupied the current lecture room, had to be augmented in order to satisfy the students ' need to learn. The Hyde Learning Center was built in 1 972 to give MUS one of the finest library facilities in the area. A Fine Arts wing, built in 1976, gave impetus to artistic interests. The athletic facilities have undergone great changes over the years. The tennis courts originally stood where the library was built. The library ' s construction necessitated the moving of the tennis facilities to their present location in 1972. That same year a Lower School gym was added. MUS once had a skeet-shooting range, but when the campus was annexed into the city, firearms were no longer permitted on campus. Golfing enthusiasts at MUS once had their own three-hole cou rse on campus. The latest addition to the MUS campus is the McCaughan Science Center. This building follows in the MUS tradition of providing the finest facilities available in order to increase the benefits of an MUS education. 8 OPENING -...itMiy« :, • ' i.-. ' ' Aw Among the fine facilities available to MUS students are (pictured clockwise from left) the Humphreys Administrative Wing, the Hull Lower School, the new McCaughan Science Center, the Hyde Chapel, and the Hyde Learning Center. PLANT GROWTH 9 MUS: PAST AND PRESENT Cheering wildly, David Jackson and Coach Schmidt display their Buzzard spirit during a pregame pep rally. Apart from clothing styles, MUS pep rallies have remained fairly consistent. Feigning nirvana, Doug McGowan and Sam Pogoni spy their quarry, Hutchison students. Now Big Men on Campus drive sleek sports cars rather than don letter jackets to elicit the interests of young women, but the quest of MUS students for female companionship seems constant. 10 OPENING Squandering their free periods, Mel Payne and John Peters converse in the library. Students are always in search of the perfect place to study, but it is thought that the students avoid finding the object of their search. Ever-willing to help an actress in need, Scott Stevens helps a hesitant female to her seat. The dramatics department has been consistently strong under the direction of Mr. Andy Saunders, as MUSTAD productions have always been elaborately acted and staged. Perhaps the result of their serious efforts at academic achievements, MUS students are often willing to do anything for a laugh. Bill Harwell looks off into the distance for the Indians who ambushed him, while a former MUS student uses a Mrs. Lenti lunch to audition for the Ed Sullivan show. PAST AND PRESENT 11 AN INTERVIEW WITH MR. THORN Owl: Mr. Thorn, why do you think that MUS has been successful? Mr. Thorn: MUS is founded upon the lofty ideals of sound scholarship and learning in a Christian atmosphere. I think that these ideals, in the beginning, set the tone for the growth of the school. Close personal relationships within a school are the trademarks of the good independent school, and the mutual concern between faculty and students reflects these strong qualities. Owl: The newest change at MUS is the addition of the McCaughan Science Center. How do you think this new facility will change MUS? Mr. Thorn: The new building will give us a great deal of flexibility, but more importantly, will give the students and faculty the best possible facilities to work with. Owl: Do you think that an MUS education adequately prepares students to cope with the problems of the future? Mr. Thorn. That ' s a very difficult question to answer. I see the school not only as a college preparatory school, but also as a school that makes an effort to prepare students to grow and develop as individuals. A great amount of stress is placed upon character development, and this may be just as important as scholastically preparing the student to enter college. Here at school, the impending problems of the future, most notably the energy crisis, have become evident and have affected life at school; however, I feel that the qualities that a student gains at MUS should help him to face the problems of the future. Here at school, the impending problems of the future, most notably the energy crisis, have become evident and have affected life at school . . . I feel that the qualities that a student gains at MUS should help him to face the problems of the future. Owl: What will be done with the present science facilities? Mr. Thorn: We will renovate the science labs to provide much-needed storage and locker areas for the school. Originally, we planned to move the bookstore to the old physics lab, and to convert the current bookstore to a small luncheon conference room; however, for a variety of reasons, this venture was abandoned. 12 OPENING ONCERNING THE FUTURE OF MUS Owl: To what extent do you believe that MUS will continue to grow in size? Mr. Thorn: The board of trustees is very ;oncerned about how big we want the school o be. Right now, they have set a figure of 600 students, which is our present enrollment. The eal question is whether bigger is really better. Some students already feel that the size of the student body breeds unfamiliarity, but what hey don ' t recognize is that upper school snrollment has remained constant for the past One of the things that confronts secondary schools throughout the country is the ncreasing intervention of the state and ' ederal governments into the educational orocess. three years. One advantage of the current size of the student body is that we are able to offer a broader curriculum. I think that for a school of our size the offerings are quite varied. A smaller student body would make it economically unfeasible to operate as broad a program, and some courses would have to be eliminated. The flexibility of scheduling provided by the new science center might allow MUS to increase its enrollment slightly, but I don ' t see more than 650 students attending MUS in the near future. Owl: Do you see any major obstacles to MUS ' future success? Mr. Thorn: One of the things that confronts secondary schools throughout the nation is the increasing intervention of state and federal governments into the educational process. The number of forms to fill out and the number of regulations to adhere to are very time- consuming. I realize that some controls are necessary, but I think that the independent schools must guard against letting the state and federal governments tell them what to do. Mr. Thorn: I think that every student should learn something about computers because of these machines ' role in the future. Just how technical we get remains to be seen, but I think that the exposure should be there. I would also say that a fairly sophisticated computer would assist in the school operation as well as in teaching. Owl: Do you think that MUS will ever merge with Hutchison? Mr. Thorn: I don ' t see it in the future because each school is rather unique, and each has a long tradition in being the single-sex school. I envision a more concerted effort, on the part of each school, to combine the talents of students and faculty in a wider joint- participation in academic and extracurricular activities. Owl: What do you think will be the next area of expansion for MUS? am very interested in the endowment; with rising overhead, a strong financial base is crucial to the survival of an independent school, and the endowment will help to keep MUS financially and educationally strong. Owl: Do you have any personal goals for the school ' s future? Mr. Thorn: The only personal goals that I have are to make the school a better school and to keep the school moving in a progressive direction as time goes along. I am very interested in the endowment; with rising overhead, a strong financial base is crucial to the survival of an independent school, and the endowment will help to keep MUS financially and educationally strong. MR. THORN 13 Near-tragedy struck the school on March 1 7 when a Memphis Light Gas and Water crew severed a gas line and caused it to ignite while they were working near the school ' s property. Students were evacuated and then allowed to begin their spring holidays early while fire crews fought the blaze that engulfed an MLGW truck. Tim Greer eagerly awaits an unidentified clown ' s next unheard-of balloon creation while Susan Stevens and former MUSer Henry Hancock try to concentrate on the Memphis Rogues ' match with the Tulsa Roughnecks. Intently studying the form of Keith Christenbury, Sammy Graham oversees a championship disk throw during the May frisbee contest. Students and faculty flocked to see semi-professionals try their luck for 50 t a throw as the Student Council tested its skills as leaders for the new year. 16 STUDENT LIFE Students often tried to find methods of procrastination during the spring. Chip Broadfoot dispelled all thoughts of his approaching exams as he concentrates his efforts on conquering the ever-rising high bar. While participating in the first MUS cheerleading tryouts, Carey Stanton prepares to present her routine to the judges. A panel of experts selected nine girls and five boys from more than fifty people who competed for the positions. SPRING STUDENT LIFE 17 TENNIS Awaiting an opponent ' s return, Jimmy Brown clearly shows the intense concentration needed to win. Brown ' s victories were important in the team ' s achieving an excellent record. In the D sfr cf tournament doubles final, Jeff Gray prepares to return serve. Oddly, the two teams competing in the finals were both from MUS. Gray and Bill Noah upset the 1 doubles team of Jimmy Brown and Eddie Murphey. The two teams met again in the Regional finals; that time Brown and Murphey prevailed. Both doubles teams reached the State tournament but were eliminated in the semifinals. 79 TENNIS 0-2) 9 Memphis Prep 9 Harding 4 Raleigh-Egypt 2 9 Bishop Byrne 8 Jackson Central-Merry 8 Harding 1 9 Memphis Prep 7 Catholic 3 MBA 6 2 Baylor 7 6 Collierville 6th Chattanooga Rotary 1st SAC Tournament 1st District 1st Regional 3rd State 18 EVENTS Tennis Team Takes 1 st in SAC, 1 st in District, 1st in Regional, and 3rd in State Eighth Grader Jimmy Brown Leads Netmen in Both Singles and Doubles After graduating five top players from last season ' s state championship team, this year ' s tennis program was a big uncertainty. Surprisingly, a young team led by eighth grader Jimmy Brown established itself as the best in West Tennessee and third best in the State. The tennis team opened its season by breezing past all Memphis and Shelby County opposition. The key to the squad ' s early success was incredible depth; most teams found themselves lacking the talent necessary to field six singles and three doubles teams, but MUS had more than enough quality players. The netmen jumped out to an eight-match unbeaten streak, during which they shut out six opposing teams. Since the Buzzards tore apart their local prey so easily, Coach Bill Taylor could often afford to rest some key players. The young and relatively untested tennis team collided with fierce competition on its first road trip. The Owls suffered two consecutive setbacks at the hands of MBA and Baylor. The squad ' s next trial was the Chattanooga Rotary Tournament, an event which featured 24 of the South ' s top teams. Led by the strong singles and doubles play of Jimmy Brown, the Buzzards struggled to a sixth-place finish in the highly competitive tournament. Coach Taylor saw this road trip as a turning point in the season; the team gained experience from facing high caliber opposition, which they would have to face in the state tournament. MUS returned to Memphis, and, after slamming Collierville 6-0, opened its post-season play. The Owls captured the SAC crown as Bill Lewis, Eddie Murphey, John Kremer, and Jimmy Brown were named to the all- conference team. The team easily swept through the District, and then entered the Regional tournament at MUS. Jimmy Brown reached the singles final of the Regional, but lost to Mark Herrington 6- 4, 7-6. Both of MUS ' doubles teams were finalists with the team of Brown and Eddie Murphey defeating Jeff Gray and Bill Noah. The Owls scored six points in the State competition to finish third; both doubles teams reached the semifinals, and Brown reached the singles final. The tennis team ' s youth combined with another year of experience provides great hope for next season ' s squad. An example of the youthfulness of the squad was Eddie Murphey, whose strong play aided the team throughout the year. Murphey, doing double-duty in the District, serves during his singles match and then teams with Jimmy Brown to reach the doubles final. Steady ground strokes and consistent play made Bill Lewis a valuable asset to the tennis team. 1979 VARSITY TENNIS TEAM: (first row) Michael Aronoff, Scotty Scott, Lee Hollis, Jimmy Brown, Bubba Halliday, Adam Hohenberg, Charles Jalenak; (second row) John Kremer, Bill Bell, Eddie Murphey, Bill Lewis, Bill Noah, Jeff Gray, Bill Gross, Jim Burrow. TENNIS 19 Second-Place Finish in SAC-7 Meet Highlights Varsity Runners ' Season Wortham and Peters Speed Into Region; Dunlap Takes SAC Decathlon The varsity track team enjoyed a good season, winning two out of three triangular meets and finishing near the top in two invitational meets and the SAC championship meet. MUS also sent four runners to the District and two to the Regional. The season began with a triangular meet against Catholic and SBEC. MUS was hardly challenged as they outscored runner-up Catholic by 54 points. Tom Wortham was the star of this meet as he won the 1 00-yard dash, the 120 high hurdles, and the 330 intermediate hurdles. The next event was the Harding Invitational. The Owls finished a disappointing fourth in the meet, which was won by Harding. The highlight of the meet was an outstanding winning performance by the mile-relay team of Jimmy Allen, Cannon Allen, Jeff Peters, and Judd Peters. On April 1 0, the Owls faced Bishop Byrne and Catholic in a triangular meet. MUS took first place easily. A week later the Owls finished second to Harding and ahead of SBEC in another triangular meet. Highlights included Don Miller ' s long jump and Wortham ' s victory in the intermediate hurdles. The next week the Owls hosted the MUS invitational. The Owls finished fifth, led by the first-place finish of the mile- relay team. Other fine performances came from Hopie Brooks in the mile, and Jeff Peters in the half-mile. MUS finished a strong second in the SAC-7 meet. Wortham won the intermediate hurdles, Philip Cox finished second in the 1 00 and third in the 220. In the District, the Owls were represented by Wortham, Wade, Brooks, and Jeff Peters. Wortham placed second in the intermediate hurdles, and Peters took third in the 880 as both runners qualified for the Regional. The Owls ' track team had a good season even though there were only three seniors on the team — Jeff Peters, Dunlap, and Henry Caldwell, who was injured most of the season. However, steady performances by Cox and Dunlap in the high jump, Brooks and Wade in distance races, Wortham in the hurdles, and Peters in the 880 and mile- relay provided enough spark for the Owls to have a good season. In his first season with the MUS track team, Tom Wortham consistently hurdled to victory and advanced to the regional meet. Wortham outdistances his opponents in winning the 330 intermediate hurdles during the meet with Catholic and SBEC. Under unfavorable weather conditions Jeff Peters still managed to finish third in the 880- yard run at the District championships at the Kennedy Complex. Peters ' finish qualified him to participate in the Regional. ' 79 TRACK (5-1) 107 Catholic 53 SBEC 8 85 Bishop Byrne 56 Catholic 34 75 Harding 96 SBEC 3 4th Harding Invitational 2nd SAC-7 Championships 20 EVENTS Showing great determination, Don Miller long jumps in the Harding Invitational despite suffering from a leg injury. Many underclassmen contributed to this season ' s track effort. Here, Hopie Brooks shows his stamina during a grueling mile run. Shown participating in the SAC-7 decathlon, David Dunlap clears the high jump bar on his way to amassing 6,744 points and winning first place in the competition. TRACK 1979 VARSITY TRACK TEAM: (first row) Paul Luttrell, Davant Latham, Mark Schaefer, Jaden Wells, Mark Bilsky, Ted Angelakis, Boyd Wade, Hopie Brooks, Tom Wortham, Mark Frazier, Tim Greer, Stephen Phillips, Tim Deaton; (second row) Judd Peters, Tommy Meriwether, David Percer, Philip Cox, David Dunlap, Mel Payne, Don Miller, Jimmy Allen, George Skouteris, Louis Jehl, David Caldwell, Jeff Peters, Keith Christenbury, Mark Witte, Steve Lawrence. VARSITY TRACK 21 Junior Varsity and Eighth Grade Track Hurdle Obstacles to Impressive Records 8th Grade Sprints to Fifth Consecutive Unbeaten Season The Junior Varsity track team had a short but successful season. The team won its only dual meet and finished a close second in its only triangular meet. In the JV Championship meet, the team finished second. The Owls opened their season by clobbering Bartlett in a dual meet, 91-44. Philip Cox led the Owls by taking first place in the high jump with a leap of 6 ' . A week later MUS hosted a triangular meet with CBHS and Briarcrest. MUS finished a close second, trailing Christian Brothers by only four points. Highlights of the meet included Keith Christenbury ' s double win in the 1 20 high hurdles and the 330 intermediate hurdles and Jaden Wells ' victory in the 440 with a time of 54.5 seconds. The Lower School track team upheld MUS ' reputation for excellence in 8th- grade track with an undefeated record of four wins and no losses. It was the fifth consecutive year that the Owls have been unbeaten in 8th-grade track. In an opening victory over ECS (73- 30), Mac McCarroll won both the shotput and the discus, and Drew Harris set a new lower school record of 5 ' 5 in winning the high jump. The team swept all three relays: the 440, 880, and mile relays. The next week MUS easily defeated Harding 80-25. Highlights of the meet included two victories by Al Lawrence in the 1 00 and 440 dashes and a Lower School record long jump of 1 7 ' 4 by Steve Carpenter. Bobby Weiss won the high jump and anchored the 880-relay team ' s victory- A week later, the team met Memphis Prep in a dual meet. The Owls demolished the Panthers, 91-44. Al Lawrence was spectacular as he won the 1 00 and 200 yard dashes, ran the anchor leg for the winning 440-relay team, and placed second in both the shot and the discus. Bobby Weiss won the high jump and the 1 20 hurdles. James Rantzow set a Lower School record by hurling the discus 1 25 ' 1 1 , and Lane Watson tied the record for the mile by finishing in 5:1 5.4. The last event of the year was the MUS championship meet with MUS facing ECS, Harding, and Memphis Prep. The Owls ' sixteen-point victory was paced by Mac McCarroll ' s record toss of the shot (46 ' 6 ) and Lane Watson ' s record-setting mile run in 5:08. The mile-relay team of Weiss, Taylor Hammons, Wyatt Isbell, and Murray Foster set a new record with a time of 3:56.7. If the performances of the Junior Varsity and Lower School track teams are any indication, MUS ' track program should be solid for a long time to come. 79 JV TRACK (1-1-1) 91 Bartlett 44 57 CBHS 61 Briarcrest 57 2nd District Championships 79 8th GRADE TRACK (3-0) 73 ECS 30 80 Harding 25 91 Memphis Prep 14 1 st MUS Championship Meet 1979 JUNIOR VARSITY TRACK TEAM: (first row) Thad Carlile, Robin Stevenson, Larry Mallory, Scott Gamblin, Tim Deaton, Paul Luttrell, Tommy Cloar, Mark Schaefer, Mark Frazier, William France, Boyd Wade, Stephen Phillips; (second row) John Luttrell, Judd Peters, Jaden Wells, Willie Bettendorf, Jay Good, Philip Freeburg, Philip Cox, Bill Wilson, Keith Christenbury, Tom Owen, Joe Francis, Ted Angelakis, Steve Lawrence, Kyle Touchstone, Donald Brady. 22 EVENTS High jumping and running the 1 00 yard dash, Philip Cox proved to be one of the most successful members of the Junior Varsity team. Displaying his fast start out of the blocks during a JV meet, Cox was a strong member of the Varsity squad as well. In the East Memphis Classic trials, Steve Lawrence explodes to victory in his heat for the 100-yard dash. 1979 LOWER SCHOOL TRACK: (first row) Andy Seessel, Doug Rockett, Mark Nash, Lee McWaters, David Gardner, Bobby Wade, Kevin Parker, Jim Darnell, Lloyd Monger, John Creek, Jon Peters, Mike Treece; (second row) Alan Feild, Cole Inman, Mac McCarroll, Richard Williamson, Fort Denton, Bobby Weiss, Trey Jordan, Horace Tipton, John Kirkpatrick, Richard Davis; (third row) Lane Watson, Marshall Odeen, Mike McMillan, Wyatt Isbell, Steve Carpenter, Murray Foster, David Greenwald, Blake Ross, Chip Tipton, Richard Flowers; (not pictured) Taylor Hammons, Drew Harris, James Rantzow, Tommy Poirier, Al Lawrence. TRACK JV-8TH GRADE TRACK 23 Elaborate Preparations Are Justified Fiddler On the Roof, Entertains After eight long weeks of hard work, the spring musical, Fiddler on the Roof, directed by Mr. Andy Saunders, pulled together at the last minute and went on stage April 26, 27, and 28. Playing to three full houses, the show was hailed by some as the finest in MUSTA ' D history. The play centers on the family of Tevye, the dairyman of the largely Jewish town of Anatevka, in revolutionary Russia. The conflict is at once both in the mind of Tevye, played by Emory Miles, and in the village itself: the struggle between long-standing Jewish tradition and the inexorable force of changing times. To Tevye, the increasingly unorthodox marriages of three of his daughters played by Leslie Levy, Sarah Webb, and Betsy Ringle — lead to his upholding of tradition by rejecting the union of his third daughter to a non-Jew. In the end, however, the triumph of change over village is complete, culminating in the poignant exodus finale, which was restaged by director Saunders. Other principals included Jeanne Thurman as Golde, Tevye ' s wife: Scott Stevens, Sidney Kriger, and Kim Jenkins as Tevye ' s eventual sons-in-law; and Scott Schaefer, Sandy Weaver, Joey Pierce, Evan Vignola, Tucker Dewey, and John Sebes as other villagers. Aiding Mr. Saunders in putting the show together and managing the cast of more than fifty were former MUSTA ' D actor Flip Eikner, choreographer Mrs. James D. Russell, and the production crews. With long hours from Mr. Saunders, inestimable aid from many people, and effort from the cast itself, a memorable show was created that with its combination of song, dance, lively scenes, pathos, and ironic tragedy touched the hearts of all and on them created a lasting impression. Tevye introduces his five daughters to Perchik (Sidney Kriger) as Motel (Scott Stevens) looks on. Tevye revels in delusions of grandeur while wishing he were a rich man. Singing L ' Chaim, Tevye and Lazar Wolf (Scott Schafer) celebrate the upcoming marriage of one of Tevye ' s daughters to Lazar. 24 EVENTS As Spring Spectacular, Three Sell-Out Crowds In Do You Love Me? Tevye and his wife Golde (Jeanne Thurman) pledge their devotion to one another. Mordcha (Joey Pierce) presents a wedding gift to Motel, Tevye ' s new son-in-law. SPRING MUSICAL 25 Slugging Owls Hit .500 Mark in Rugged District After Only One Season of Play Driving in 33 Runs, Baseball Team Goes 5-1 at Home With one agonizing year of experience behind them, the much- improved baseball team performed well, pleased the spectators, and placed fourth in the district. Although the squad finished with a .500 season, it was an even better team than its record indicated; senior leadership, solid defense, and a home field were instrumental in the team ' s success. This year ' s campaign opened with two decisive losses, but the Buzzards came back to defeat SBEC, 3-1 . The Owls then played their first home game ever; the opponent was Bishop Byrne, a semi- finalist in the state playoffs, and MUS destroyed them, 1 1 -0. Two pickoffs by David Caldwell in the seventh inning of the next game squelched a Harding rally and gave the team a 2-1 decision. A mid- season slump plagued the sluggers, and they dropped two of their next three games. Rain forced the Owls to play several doubleheaders late in the season; however, the pitching staff held up well enough for the team to post a winning record in the district. MUS entered the District tournament with a home playoff game against Harding. A grand slam home run by David Caldwell and Kendall Crawford ' s two RBI ' s led to a 7-6 triumph over the Lions. Unfortunately, the Buzzards ' clutch hitting deserted them; leaving 25 men on base in two games resulted in losses to Bishop Byrne and Memphis Prep and the team ' s elimination from the tournament. Rush Waller, who made the all-SAC team, led the team with nine RBI ' s. Waller broke the MUS record for stolen bases with seventeen and tied the record for home runs with three round- trippers. Bill Landsden ' s .367 average led the Owls ' hitting attack; Keith Johnson ' s 2.16 earned run average and Dean Underwood ' s 22 strikeouts were crucial to the success of the Buzzard pitching staff. With the experience gained by competing against tough opposition during the regular season and during American Legion baseball, next season looks promising for the baseball team. As Paul Edwards rounds third in the District playoffs against Harding, Coach John Duke ecstatically waves him home. Timely hitting and solid defense by shortstop Robert Ashley helped the team all season; Ashley singles to help beat Catholic, 7-2. 79 BASEBALL (7-8-1) Bishop Byrne 6 4 Catholic 8 3 SBEC 1 11 Bishop Byrne 2 Harding 1 CBHS 10 7 Harding 7 Memphis Prep 4 7 Catholic 2 3 Memphis Prep 4 3 Collierville 6 7 Collierville 6 3 SBEC District Tournament 1 7 Harding 6 3 Bishop Byrne 7 1 Memphis Prep 2 Not In District 26 EVENTS Throwing smoke, Dean Underwood contributed strongly to the team ' s success. The highlight of Underwood ' s season was a no-hit performance against ECS during summer American Legion baseball. To the crowd ' s delight, David Caldwell slides headfirst into home plate, capping off his grand-slam home run during the 7-6 playoff victory over Harding. 1 979 VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM: (first row) Jeff Harris, Dean Underwood, Keith Johnson, David McGowan, David Caldwell, Robert Ashley, Glenn Durham, Ken Johnson; (back row) Brooke Rodriguez, Paul Edwards, Kendall Crawford, Rush Waller, Bill Landsden, Robert Shockley, Chip Landsden, Bud Thrasher, Kevin Coleman, John Ogle, Coach Johnny Duke. BASEBALL BASEBALL 27 Directed by Mr. Anthony Williams, The MUS-Hutchison choir presented their annual Spring Music Concert at Hutchison ' s Wiener Theater. The choir sang quite well in performing a widely varied program, ranging from classical to popular music. The Lower School had an intramural soccer league during the spring; at the conclusion of the season the Lower School All-Stars played a game against a team made up of the faculty and the Varsity soccer players. Two goals by Coach Schmidt led to a 3-1 defeat of the Lower Schoolers. Shown infiltrating the lower school team ' s defense, Coach Schmidt dribbles past Shawn Snipes as teammates Greg Parker and Mr. Pinkney Herbert look on. To pass the time in a Washington, D.C. hotel, Jon Scharff and Hampton Sides argue the merits of deregulating gasoline prices; Alan Pritchard is astounded by the astute observations while Curtis Cowan feverishly takes notes. These and other members of the Junior Class participated in the Close-Up seminar, a program designed to familiarize students with the inner workings of the federal government. 28 EVENTS The climax of the Memphis in May celebration was the Cotton Carnival, and this year ' s carnival was special because the king was the father of MUS students Robin and Edward Smithwick. Fireworks filled the sky as Robin and Edward, along with Liz Ruleman watched King Robert disembark from the royal barge. SPRING STUDENT LIFE 29 79 GOLF (4-3) 306 Harding 286 311 Catholic 374 294 Collierville 334 301 SBEC 303 298 Memphis Prep 297 302 Bishop Byrne 318 314 CBHS 2nd SAC 3rd District 307 Golfers Overcome Inconsistency to Drive To Winning Season and Second in District Senior Bill Mace Wins Golf Award and Advances to State The golf team did quite well, playing solid golf with occasional flashes of brilliance. The squad opened the campaign with a defeat at the hands of perennially tough Harding. The golfing Owls rebounded well in their next two matches by trouncing Catholic and Collierville handily. MUS ' next opponent was SBEC; the team trailed most of the round, but five-under-par golf on the last three holes salvaged the victory. One of the linksmen ' s most exciting matches was against Memphis Prep. Allen Ruffin ' s long putt on the final hole almost forced a sudden-death playoff; however, Prep managed to pull out a one-stroke victory. The Owls then faced highly regarded Bishop Byrne and came away with a sixteen-stroke triumph; Bill Mace ' s 69, his best round of the year, sparked the squad ' s victory. Arch-rival CBHS was the Buzzard ' s next opponent. MUS and Christian Brothers were evenly matched, but an excess of bogies on the back nine led to defeat. The golfers then entered post- season competition in the SAC tournament, and the team turned in its best effort of the year. Lee Nichols, firing a 66, was medalist; however, a Hubie Smith birdie on the 18th hole gave Harding a one-shot victory over the Owls. MUS finished third in the district tournament as no one on the team had an especially fine round. Bill Mace ' s play in the Regional qualified him for the State where he finished nine strokes back in the rain- abbreviated tournament. Seniors Bill Mace and Lee Nichols led the team; Mace ' s consistent overall play and Nichols ' occasionally brilliant play accounted for another season of MUS golfing success. Mustering total concentration, Bill Mace uses his talent in the Regional to qualify himself for the State. Mace ' s consistent putting helped him to win the highly coveted Treadwell-Condon Golf Award. In the struggle against SBEC, Mike Brown ' s expertise helps the team eke out a two-stroke victory. With club-bending force, Lee Nichols tries in vain to make up the one stroke by which the team lost to Memphis Prep. 30 EVENTS Blasting out of a Galloway sand trap, Allen Ruffin paves the way for a 63-stroke demolition of Catholic. 1979 GOLF TEAM: Mike Brown, Bill Mace, Allen Ruffin, Sammy Gannaway, Coach Mark Ramsey; (not pictured) Lee Nichols. GOLF GOLF 31 Visitors to MUS could often see members of the Varsity soccer team working out during hot summer afternoons in anticipation of a successful season. Before the team ' s beginning practice, Coach Schmidt tries to smoothe Alan Pritchard ' s fears of playing soccer with bigger boys. Eluding two Harding defenders, Brad Botton fired a jumper in a losing effort. In order to sharpen their skills for next season, MUS basketball players participated in a highly competitive summer league. Ten Memphis high schools played each other in a round- robin format followed by by an end-of-season tournament; the Owls lost to Germantown and Harding in round-robin play, but defeated both those teams in winning the tournament championship. As part of their duties as counselors, David Rudolph, Judd Peters, and Bud Thrasher coax day-campers into sampling Willie ' s summer delicacies. 4QjggjfKi M ! 32 EVENTS MUS students flocke dto the Mid-South Coliseum in early June to enjoy the Southern rock and roll that the Charlie Daniels ' Band is famous for. Concerts were, as always, a favorite summer activity for students. Describing the huge alligator gar that attacked him while he was skiing at Horseshoe Lake that day, Bryan Jones frightens George Skouteris and Brooke Rodriguez into submission during a lively conversation at a July 4th party given for the Seniors at Jon Garrett ' s home. W; - .; • .; ,, ' !. ' .-:. l ! ' t;V,. ' to Dick Pryzma perfects his golfing technique on the school ' s many acres as he whiles away his summer vacation. Students such as Dick found that MUS ' s facilities were worth using to enjoy summer activities. SUMMER STUDENT LIFE 33 • ' . ' .T - ' W ' .,,, :- -.■ ,.■■-•„.; So that the colonel will stay happy, S ammy Graham loads yet another tray of finger-lickin ' -good chicken to collect his hourly $3.00 minimum wage. Students such as Sammy often took such jobs to make summer dollars. Brooke Rodriguez preparesto add another hit to his already outstanding .400 batting average in a losing effort to Bishop Byrne during the American Legion Championships. Participating in the school ' s new summer reading system adopted in 1978, Jerry Bryson takes a break from summer football practice as he desperately tries to finish The Once and Future King, an exceptionally long novel which many students did not complete. 34 STUDENT LIFE Paddling for their very existence, Doug McCown and Cotter Cunningham brave the rapids on the Spring River during the Senior canoe excursion. 27 Seniors got a chance to strengthen their class bonds on the August 25 weekend trip so that they would be prepared to lead the school during the upcoming school year. In order to finance his own summer activities, Hampton Sides and the rock band Argus entertain rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors at a summer party held at the Memphis Country Club. Mike Brown nurses a wounded golf cart at the Memphis Country Club ' s repair shop as part of his summer job duties. SUMMER STUDENT LIFE 35 MUSers indulge in French delicacies at a Parisian cafe while learning the cultural history of some of Paris ' more interesting spots. The 1 979 MUS-in-England trip was carried out under the supervision of Mr. Schmidt. 6 MUS students and several students from other schools made the trip. Looking over the majestic snow peaks of the northern Rockies, Cavett Fallis attains a definite mountain high. Cavett was able to sharpen his mountaineering skills during his summer vacation. Niagara Falls was visited by 5 Latin scholars who attended the National Latin Convention that was held at Michigan State University. MUS had outstanding representation and received several individual awards, thus helping Tennessee to win first place in academics. The Florida moon rises over a placid Destin beach in late July. Although Destin is said to be a tropical paradise by the approximately 20 students who visit the vacation spot each year, it was the victim of several major storms in 1979. 36 STUDENT LIFE One of Queen Elizabeth ' s footmen endures the sweltering August heat while participating in one of London ' s more traditional events, the changing of the guard. The Rocky Mountains provide the perfect backdrop for a Colorado ranch. Colorado is a favorite MUS vacation spot, for approximately 60 venture there each year to ski the slopes. The deep cinnamon Florida sunset reflects the romantic mood of the Gulf beaches on an early summer night. A paradox develops during these evening hours in Florida, for night also provides the setting for boisterous activities for students who visit during summer freetime. SUMMER VACATIONS 37 Jim Touissant sells rising Junior Trip Monger a few of the nearly 6,000 pieces of printed learning matter for which students pay from sixty to one hundred dollars each year. Each student participates in the book sale ritual as part of his life at MUS. New students are informed about MUS life, curriculum, and future endeavors by Jef Kaplan, Jimmy Allen, and Steve Lawrence. Under the orientation program, r w MUSers were able to become acquainted with the school on Friday before classes began on the following Monday, thus reducing any chance of unneeded surprises. With an incredulous stare, Joe Francis realizes that he must do more drills as a summer football practice continues. Football team members endured 95 degree summer heat in order to perfect their gridiron skills. 38 STUDENT LIFE Realizing that the show must go on, Scott Stevens tries to decide what yell to practice next in pre-school cheerleading practice. Such practices paid off as the squad proved to be one of the best in MUS history. Transfer student Henry Koon, who drives 45 minutes to school each day from Hernando, MS, meets Mr Deaderick at orientation. The oath for the 1979-1980 Honor Council is taken by Woody Taylor, Davant Latham, Cannon Allen, Richard Cape, and Jef Kaplan as each new member contemplates the future year and the challenges that lie ahead. BACK-TO-SCHOOL 39 James Ward and Jonathan Rosenburg show some real school spirit while the rest of the fans calmly watch the mighty Owls defeat Briarcrest ' s Saints 13-0. Members of the Lower School student body anxiously await the moment when they will be able to sample yet another 1 st-day-of- school Lenti hamburger. Students thrive on the MUS hamburger, of which 1 80,000 have been prepared by Mrs. Lenti during her 1 years as MUS ' s dietician. Anne Anthony, Mary Tabor, and Liz Ruleman show their respective cheerleading styles to the new Freshman Class during the school year ' s first pep rally. The cheerleaders tried with great success to fire up the student body before the contest with Briarcrest. 40 STUDENT LIFE Ninth graders John Haglund, Taylor Hammonds, Drew Harris, Tommy Hayes, and Posey Hedges await the final moments of a speaker ' s 30-minute thesis in a tedious Friday chapel. Returning to school, students who drive cars found that a new speed bump, as well as several stop signs, had been installed on the school campus during the summer months. Dr. James Daughdrill, President of Southwestern at Memphis, was keynote speaker for the school year BACK-TO-SCHOOL 41 Silver Sports Retrospect: As the school has grown, so has athletics at Memphis University School. With only 95 students in its first year, MUS fielded teams in three sports: football, basketball, and tennis. Twenty-five years later with 598 students, the school now provides teams in nine sports, as track, golf, cross-country, soccer, wrestling, and baseball have been added through the years. Students at MUS today enjoy some of the finest athletic facilities anywhere, quite different from the one playing field, four clay courts, and half of a gym in the first few years. Now on campus, there are three practice fields, a soccer field, a lighted football stadium, an all-weather track, a 3- mile cross-country course, a baseball diamond, a swimming pool, eight lay-kold tennis courts and two gymnasiums equipped for basketball, wrestling, and physical conditioning. While participation has always been the main goal of athletics at MUS, the accomplishments of the school ' s teams and athletes have been admired by people throughout the community and across the state In 1957, 1967, and 1977, MUS teams had undefeated regular seasons with the 1977 gridders reaching the semifinals of the state playoffs. Beginning with its first senior class in 1958, MUS has had 22 straight winning seasons in basketball. In nine of those years, the cagers won 20 or more games with the 1978-79 team recording a best-ever 30-2 slate and qualifying for the state tournament for a second straight year. While many schools have emphasized only football and basketball, MUS has strived for quality throughout its athletic program. The school ' s record in tennis has been remarkable. In 1 958 the tennis team captured the Southern Interscholastic Tournament, a prestigious event with entries from several states. And in 1967, 1 968, and 1 978, MUS netters won state championships. The Owls reached their greatest heights in golf in 1977 when the linksters finished second in the state, losing the title by a single stroke. Track is a sport in which MUS struggled at first. But as a result of ever- increasing participation, MUS is now one of the track powers in Memphis, having produced five individual state champions. Starting with the 1973 seasons, the Owls have qualified for the state cross-country meet six consecutive years, a feat unequaled by any other school in the state. MUS was the first school in Memphis to field a soccer team when the sport was added in 1970. Although the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association still does not sponsor soccer, several schools in the community have followed MUS ' lead by starting teams. The Owl kickers twice have finished second in the state soccer association ' s tournament. Wrestling and baseball are the two newest sports, although MUS had a baseball team in the early years before it was temporarily discontinued. Victories have not come easy in wrestling and baseball. But with growing interest and experience, each season has been better than the previous one in these two sports. In addition to capturing district and regional championships in tennis, golf, cross-country, basketball, and football, MUS has been highly successful in these sports in conference play. Throughout its history, the school has been a member of three athletic conferences — first the Shelby County League, then the Eig Ten and now the Shelby Athletic Conference, which was inaugurated with the start of the 1978-79 school year. MVP Webber McLaughlin accepts post-game award from Little Cotton Bowl officials as 1 968 victorious teammates whoop it up in Brownsville. When this year ' s Seniors were 7th graders, they cheered Jim Watson, All-American. The Varsity football team of 1 958. 42 SPORTS 25 Years of Athletic Success During that year, MUS teams had a typical year. The Owls took part in 198 athletic contests at varsity and junior high levels and came away with 145 victories for a 732 winning percentage. Included were two regional, two district, five conference, and two invitational championships. It was an outstanding but typical year for MUS. Not only has MUS boasted of its outstanding teams, but the school also has been proud of its outstanding individuals, many of whom have earned scholarships and gone on to participate in college. Beginning with three-sport standout Jimmy Haygood in the late 1950s, MUS has show- cased some of the state ' s most honored athletes. While many Owls have received All-State recognition, basketballer Jim Watson in 1 976 and footballer Tommy Christenbury in 1977 earned All-American honors. MUS has produced two individual state champions in both tennis and golf. Fred Groskind in 1 967 and Tiger Buford in 1 978 won the coveted titles in tennis, while Putter Robbins in 1975 and Bret Weaver in 1 976 took honors in golf. When Tommy Christenbury set the state record in the decathlon in 1 977, MUS became the only school in the state to lay claim to three current state track records. Steve Keltner had set the state record in the long jump in 1 965, and Gary Garner had established the state mark in the 880-yard run in 1 973. Jeff Peters pulled a unique feat during the 1 977-78 school year when he qualified for and participated in state tournaments in three different sports — cross-country, basketball and track. Although MUS is still a relatively young school, no fewer than seven of its alumni have been instrumental in the athletic program first as an athlete and later as a coach. John Lawo ' 59, Mac McLaren ' 60, Rick Ferguson ' 65, Tom Shearon ' 65, John Keesee ' 69, John Remmers ' 69, and the late Jimmy Gannon ' 66 all returned to coach at their Alma Mater where they had previously been standout performers. Without question, the athletic program has been vital to MUS. It has attracted many students. It has spread the name of the school. It has given MUS students an opportunity to come in contact with other high school students of varying backgrounds. It has contributed to the MUS student ' s educational experience by helping to make him more well-rounded and by teaching him lessons in life which can readily be learned on the athletic fields and courts. And it has been the rallying point for the MUS Spirit, which is second to none. John Phillips takes a handoff from John Pool as John Peeples prepares to block in Saturday morning football action, 1974, against CBHS. Impossible to stop one-on-one, Jimmy Ogle drives for an easy layup in 1 968-69 varsity action. SPORTS ESSAY 43 Season Opener is Sweet Revenge As Owls Humble Saints in Shutout Defense Yields Only 109 Yards in 2 Games; Injuries Slow Offense The football season opened against arch-rival Briarcrest. Having prepared for the game with grave memories of the previous year ' s 49-28 loss, Coach Jake Rudolph ' s team flattened the Saints with a 1 3-0 victory, the first shutout in Owl- Saint history. Halfback Steve Lawrence, who scored the first touchdown of the season, led the offense with 98 yards rushing; unfortunately, near the end of the first half, the swift sophomore broke his collarbone and was unable to play for the remainder of the season. The other touchdown of the game was smashed into the endzone by senior Robert Ashley, who rushed for a total of 57 yards in the contest. The defiant defense was led by middle linebacker George Skouteris, who stopped the Briarcrest attack with 1 1 tackles. Safety Rick Thornton ' s efforts produced 7 tackles and 1 interception. The Owls suffered several key injuries, including Steve Lawrence ' s broken collarbone, Al Lawrence ' s concussion, and Tim Deaton ' s broken fingers. The second game of the year ended with a 7-6 loss to Wooddale. The fact that MUS dominated the Cardinals in al statistical areas other than the score was little consolation. Sophomore Tim Deaton scored the lone MUS touchdown. A 27-yard pass from David Rudolph to Ray Moore was the only pass completion of the game for the Buzzards, as the offense was unable to put more points on the board. The defensive effort was superb, with Jerry Bryson and Chip Crawford combining for 19 tackles. Wooddale was stifled by the Owl defense until the Cardinals faked a field goal to score the winning touchdown. MUS ' football squad then faced the unenviable task of travelling to Germantown to face the Red Devils who were ranked 5th in AAA. A muddy field and sporadic offensive play led to the second defeat of the season. Although the defense was tough, led by Skouteris ' 14 tackles, the offense was held scoreless in the 1 6-0 defeat. Germantown capitalized on two fake punts which resulted in touchdowns. 44 SPORTS As center David Perc er gives the Briarcrest noseguard a taste of his left flipper, backfield precision is exemplified by David Rudolph and Tom Wortham during the second half of the Briarcrest battle. In one of his eleven bone- rattling tackles during the game, Rick Thornton buries his shoulder into oncoming Germantown quarterback Greg Strickland. Good play by the defensive ends was essential to the Buzzards ' successful defense. Here, in the Briarcrest game, Chip Crawford pursues the quarterback as David Percer cautiously guards against a reverse VARSITY FOOTBALL 45 Zeroing in on a potentially dangerous defender, offensive tackle Jerry Boulder Bryson, a downfield-blocking specialist, runs interference for halfback Robert Ashley. Absolutely overjoyed with having received his second touchdown pass of the game, Tim Greer gets up to meet his teammates ' congratulations. Greer ' s three TD catches were instrumental in the 29-12 victory over Harding. Rr!2, SSSIri a«2£ -i LL ,L EA : (firs . t r .? w eff Smith ' Mark Scha efer, Rick Thornton, Brooke Rodriguez, George Skouteris, Jon Scharff, Jerry Bryson Tim Sell Rav 1J SpirSnT ' J °n n o 9 ' (SeC d Mar , sha 0deen ' Wes Be ' Joe Fra ™ s ' And V Mever ' L V nn Ballin 9er, Charles Burrow, Pau HarrifbavW ttSSnh Kh ' EK ' « Vld ? erCer ' Ch ' P Cr l wford : ( thir d row) Kevin Powell, Tom Owen, Sammy Gannaway, Greg Payonzeck, Bill Wilson, Jeff Law ence BIMpSter Hmta MrtOT ' il u 1 m 6 u T ' m W°-, n ; Jim , Hi 9g ason ' Larr y s P encer : (fourth row) Richard Scharff, Win Bonner, Bill Lansden, Al Lawrence, bin Kroctor, Hunter Mitchell, Mike Marsh, Bill Harwell, Ted Angelakis. 46 SPORTS Three Rudolph-Greer Touchdown Passes, Stingy Defense Produce Win Over Harding Offense Rolls to Nearly 500 Yards in Devastating SBEC 47-6 The football squad began its district play against a tough Harding team. Inspired by Coach Rudolph ' s pledge to the student body, We ' re gonna take ' em tonight, the Buzzards outscored the Lions 29-1 2. David Rudolph seemed to have a magical correspondence with split-end Tim Greer throughout the game; Greer and Rudolph connected three times, and all went for touchdowns. Halfback Robert Ashley ' s 59- yard punt return for a touchdown, and Sammy Gannaway ' s 21 -yard field goal, which was his first of the season, accounted for the final scores. George Skouteris led the defense with 1 3 tackles; however, he sustained a knee injury which sidelined him for the next two games. The next obstacle for the Buzzards was the SBEC Trojans. Everything worked both offensively and defensively, as MUS won in a rout, 47-6. David Rudolph carried twice for an amazing 1 03 yards and two touchdowns to break the game wide open early. The score was 28-0 at the end of the first quarter; moreover, the offense had been forced to second down only two times in the opening stanza. The defensive secondary had an excellent game, as senior Tom Wortham and juniors Rick Thornton and John Sharp snapped up v 79 VARSITY FOOTBALL (5-4) 13 6 29 47 14 14 21 Briarcrest Wooddale Germantown Harding SBEC Bishop Byrne Catholic (OT) Collierville Memphis Prep (OT) B-Team (2-1) 7 16 12 6 20 7 7 6 39 13 40 Memphis Prep Harding Briarcrest 6 14 6 errant Trojan passes. The early lead gave the entire squad the opportunity of playing, and many came up with outstanding performances. Larry Spencer ' s two quarterback sacks and Wes Bell ' s eight tackles preserved the Buzzard victory and gave some of the starters a much-deserved rest. MUS returned to school for the homecoming game against Bishop Byrne. Robert Ashley and Paul Luttrell combined for 1 1 5 yards as the Buzzards jumped out to a 14-0 halftime lead. The second half was dominated by a rejuvenated Red Knight team, as Bishop Byrne scored two aerial touchdowns to tie the game. MUS fought desperately in the waning minutes to win the game; however, Byrne connected for a touchdown with only 38 seconds left to play. The Owl defense played valiantly in the 20-14 loss with Ted Angelakis making 1 5 tackles, but the sol idifying effect of Skouteris at middle linebacker was sorely missed. After six games MUS owned a 2-1 district record, only trailing district leader Memphis Prep by one game. The Owls ' performances in their final three games with Catholic, Collierville and Prep would decide the district championship VARSITY FOOTBALL 47 The Commons, familiarly known as the lounge, provides for students a place of relaxation, studying, and socializing. Mr. Thorn awaits his first baptismal plunge into the watery depths of the dunking tank. The tank was a perfect method of revenge for both the teacher and student while providing an income of over $200 for the Fall Family Festival. Students prepare to get rowdy (R-O-W-D-Y) at the Harding pep rally. MUS ' s spirit was expressed well as the Buzzards defeated Harding by a comfortable 29-1 2 margin. Youngsters frolic in a simulated lunar atmosphere while placing bets on who can stand up the longest without falling onto the air-filled mattress below. Actually a big vinyl colorful tent, the Moon Bounce was yet another source of income and fun at the Fall Festival. it ' ■-f r rW ' ii ..._■ • f 1 J 1 ; gy| g JJ L til OESBB. fSF| 1 ' X w ml.;.- vT Si • , -,, ; i i r , _ ■ Sffi It SNii ft ■ ,«  ' - V B j ' t,.- W ii s ' % il «f ilX. ill ST ' w nv --. ' ' ■ ' V s - 4 .. ■: sh 48 STUDENT LIFE Enjoying another fabulous Student Council production, Susanna Fisher and Davant Latham dance to the music of Teaser after the Buzzards ' disappointing loss to Bishop Byrne in the Homecoming game. The Watermelon Fest proved to be an excellent escape from the classroom for students during Homecoming Week. Jon Scharff helps to prolong the fun by digging into another 20-pounder as Jeff Smith and James Rantzow eagerly await their servings. Dike Burns (James Ward) listens to Bishop Byrne coaches Scott Stevens and Jeff Tooms as they give him instructions to spy on MUS ' s football program. As characters in the Homecoming skit, these and other students presented a play that proved to be the best by far of MUS Student Council skits. HOMECOMING 49 Overtime Games Yield Win and Loss B-Games Give Experience; George Skouteris Receives Special Awards Following the stunning Homecoming loss to Bishop Byrne, the Owls beat Catholic ' s Chargers in overtime at Hull-Dobbs Field. MUS grabbed a 7-0 first-half lead on sophomore Paul Luttrell ' s 34-yard gallop and Sam Gannaway ' s kick. In the second half, however, an awakened Catholic offense retaliated by scoring on a 74-yard pass from Mike Duffy to Chris Scott. After the Buzzard offense was forced to punt, Catholic regained possession and once again was threatening until junior John Sharp made a key interception. Neither team could score again before the end of regular time; therefore, the game went into overtime with a 7-7 tie. The Owls scored on a 9-yard run by Paul Luttrell and an extra point; the score was 14-7. MUS clinched the victory when Chip Crawford recovered a Charger fumble on the MUS 7-yard line. The football team ' s next game, against the Collierville Dragons, was crucial. The Owls needed the victory to secure a chance to win the District championship and advance to the State playoffs. Al Lawrence opened the scoring on a 1-yard plunge into the endzone. During the early minutes of the second half, David Rudolph pitched to Robert Ashley on what looked like an option; however, Ashley lofted a 27- yard touchdown pass to Tim Greer. Collierville quickly moved the gap to 14-7 on a 39-yard run through the consistently tough Buzzard defense. MUS put the game out of reach on an 1 1 -yard run by Luttrell, defeating Collierville 21-7. The final and most important game of the season was a muddy struggle against Memphis Preparatory School. The defensive battling by Ted Angelakis and George Skouteris dominated the game. Since both teams were scoreless, the game went into overtime. Prep scored on third down with a 6-yard pass but was denied a 2-point conversion. David Rudolph sneaked the ball for what appeared to be a 1-yard touchdown; but the officials believed otherwise. The Panthers headed into the playoffs with a 6-0 victory over MUS. George Skouteris, who had 86 tackles for the season, became All- SAC linebacker, All-County linebacker, and made the 2nd All- Metro team. Robert Ashley was an All-SAC halfback, Jerry Bryson was an All-SAC offensive tackle, and David Percer was the All-SAC center. Tim Greer, Al Lawrence, Bill Lansden, Jim Higgason, David Rudolph, Ted Angelakis, Rick Thornton, John Sharp, and Tom Wortham received SAC honorable mention. Many less-experienced varsity players also played on a successful B-team, which defeated Memphis Prep 48-20, lost to Harding 1 4-1 3, and beat Briarcrest 49-6. J W 7 m . ,. K The whole defense converges as George Skouteris tackles another Collierville Dragon. 50 SPORTS FOOTBALL VARSITY FOOTBALL 51 FOOTBALL Having just spotted an open receiver, quarterback Drew Harris prepares to pass. Attempting to knock down the ball, Rich Williamson and Alan Feild lunge toward the SBEC punter. Specialty teams played an important role in the season ' s success. V ri ' V t + ' ft 1 :. ■ ' ' .t • ■■ -. ' . ' -5 mm | ; 1 K :  C 1 p • . «♦ ■ Always difficult to stop, fullback Mac McCarroll smashes through two defenders. 52 SPORTS Junior High Goes Undefeated Stifling Defense Holds Opponents to Just Four Touchdowns All Season 79 Jr. High Football (7-0) 16 Memphis Prep 12 Harding 16 SBEC 6 40 Bishop Byrne 6 23 Catholic 21 Goliiervilie 6 16 Briarcrest 7 The Junior High Football team compiled an outstanding record; under the direction of Coaches Bobby Alston and Coleman Keefe, the 9th grade Owls went undefeated in seven games to win the conference championship. This squad had both an excellent offense, which averaged 20.6 points per game, and a stifling defense, which held the opposition to only four touchdowns all year. In the first game of the season, MUS defeated the Panthers of Memphis Prep 16- 0. In the second quarter of the game, Mac McCarroll scored on a seven-yard run, and Listening to Drew Harris ' sfamiliar chant, the offensive line prepares to open a hole in the Panther defense. in the fourth quarter, Bobby Weiss scored the other touchdown on a twelve-yard run. The Buzzards then ventured to Harding for another victory. With touchdowns by Mac McCarroll and Alan Feild, the Owls shut out the Lions 12-0. A victory in the next game, which was against SBEC, would put the team in the lead for the conference. Fullback Mac McCarroll, who scored at least one touchdown in every game, scored the team ' s only two touchdowns, giving the Owls a 1 6-6 win and sole possession of first place in their conference. The Buzzards breezed past their next two opponents, Bishop Byrne and Catholic, outscoring them 63-6 for the two games. Mac McCarroll and quarterback Drew Harris had a two-game total of three touchdowns each as MUS beat Byrne 40-6 and Catholic 23-0. The squad next travelled to Collierville for a game that would determine the conference championship. Drew Harris threw two touchdown passes and Mac McCarroll scampered 77 yards for the final touchdown. The defense, led by Mac McCarroll, Alan Feild, Richard Williamson, and Craig Christenbury, allowed Collierville only one touchdown in the 21-6 victory. The last game was back home against a tough Briarcrest team. With touchdowns by McCarroll and Tommy Poirier, the Owls beat the Saints 1 6-7 and concluded a fantastic season. IL Allowing this Memphis Prep Panther no forward gain, Bobby Weiss makes one of the many MUS tackles in the 16-0 triumph. rrrf : m ix JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL TEAM: (front row) Richard Davis, Horace Tipton, Robert Bass, Murray Foster, Lloyd Monger, Fort Denton, John Thompson, Henry Gotten, Posey Hedges; (2nd row) Bobby Weiss, Blake Ross, Alan Feild, Paul Ahrens, Tommy Poirier, Drew Harris, John Kirkpatrick, Brad Abee; (3rd row) Trey Jordan, Steve Carpenter, Will Hollins, Mac McCarroll, Preston Rogers, Jim Springfield, Jim Burnett; (4th row) Richard Williamson, Craig Christenbury, Wyatt Isbell, Richard Jung. JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL 53 FOOTBALL Outrunning three Briarcrest defenders, Bobby Wade races for a first down. 79 8th GRADE FOOTBALL (5-2) Briarcrest East ECS Memphis Prep Germantown Briarcrest West FACS Harding Parf of the team ' s success was good coaching. Student coach Jack Kelley gives Bobby Wade defensive advice as Coaches Jackson and Askew look on. An excellent player on both offense and defense, Bobby Wade makes the tackle as Mark Nash, Rob Sumner, Tommy Cooke, and Jim Barton close in. EIGHTH GRADE FOOTBALL TEAM: (sitting) Ralph Gibson, Chris Sands, Jeff Breazeale, Chris Beard, Tommy Cooke, George Early, Jon Peters, Pat Schaefer, Chris Trapp, Bailey Brown, Frank Watson; (kneeling) Patrick McCarty, Mark Nash, Leo Beale, Bobby Wade, Evans Jack, Bob McEwan, Harris Anderson, Kenny Bouldin, David Elkin, Stewart Waller, Jon Willmott; (standing) Coach David Jackson, Lee Blount, Drew Taylor, Jimmy Hall, Hal Jennings, Jim Darnell, Johnny Crews, Jim Barton, James Hudson, Rob Sumner, Luke Heiskell, Walker Hays, Coach Lin Askew, Paul Gerald; (not pictured) David McLemore. 54 SPORTS Eighth-Grade Buzzards Earn Winning Season With Two Shutouts Bobby Wade Leads Team Both Offensively and Defensively The eighth-grade football team followed the pattern set by the school ' s older teams and likewise achieved a winni ng season. The team, which was directed by Coaches David Jackson and Lin Askew with help from defensive Coach Jack Kelley, outscored its opponents 122-46. The Owls opened their season by slaughtering Briarcrest East 30-6. The second game was not as easy; split end John Willmott recovered an MUS fumble in the end zone while the game was in overtime so that MUS beat ECS 14-6. The Lower School Owls won three of the next four games. They toppled Memphis Prep 14-6, beat Germantown 14-0, lost a close one to Briarcrest West 14-12, and shut out FACS 30-0. The Buzzards needed to beat Harding to win the division championship. As the team was losing 6-0 with 4 ' 2 minutes left in the game, fullback Bobby Wade ran a sweep for a 76-yard touchdown. However, with less than a minute left, Harding scored again, making the final score 14-8. The team was led on offense by Bobby Wade, who averaged 7.2 yards per carry, halfback Chris Beard, who averaged 5.2 yards per carry, and quarterback Walker Hays, who completed 53% of his passes. On defense, linebacker Bobby Wade led with an average of 1 tackles per game, and Bob McEwan and Rob Sumner each averaged 4 tackles per game. As halfback Rob Sumner looks ahead for a block, quarterback Walker Hays decides whether to keep the ball or to pitch to halfback Chris Beard. EIGHTH-GRADE FOOTBALL 55 During the Hutchison Play Day festivities, Greg Thompson is merrily dragged along to third base by Virginia Raines as they take part in an unusual game of kickball. Tim Hayes sips a Krystal Koke as he rocks to fund the Civic Service Club ' s budget. Over one hundred dollars was raised to allow the club to finance its annual charitable activities. Staring in disbelief at his assailant, Tom Higley remains trapped in the west hall display case. 56 STUDENT LIFE Jim Burrow is incredulous that Mr. Omundson would perform such abstract laboratory endeavors in Physics-Chemistry as Scott Farrar laughs at Jim ' s naivety. The foyer of the Administrative Wing remained decorated after an attack on the school ' s property before a crucial basketball game. Luckily, the school did not suffer any physical damage from this fiasco as opposed to other such pranks. In order that students might keep their thoughts off lunch, Kim Jenkins and Doug McCown, members of the rock group Argus, play for the upper schoolers on the day of the fast. The fast saved the school in excess of $500, money that was contributed to the Cambodian refugee cause. PRE-WINTER 57 Owl Kickers Place 3rd in State Playoffs 16 Wins Are Highest Total in MUS Soccer History 18 Seniors Provide Leadership for Highly Successful Season The varsity soccer team had another fine season. Coach Craig Schmidt ' s kickers finished with a 1 6-3-1 record and third place in the state tournament; the sixteen victories were the most ever by an MUS soccer team. The Owls opened the year with a 9-0 rout of Country Day School. Chip Broadfoot and Robin Smithwick paced the offensive attack with two goals each. MUS raised its record to two wins and no losses with a 4-0 win over Glenmore Mel Payne posted his second straight shutout, and Kim Jenkins, Greg Parker, Chip Broadfoot, and John Garrett scored goals in the victory. The third game of the campaign was a 13-1 destruction of Auburndale. Eight different players accounted for the MUS goals with three scores by David Simpson leading the way. Craigmont was the next victim of the Buzzard onslaught, losing by a score of 9-2. Greg Parker led the team by putting two goals past the Chiefs ' goalie. The Buzzard ' s hopes for an undefeated season were smashed by a disappointing 1 -0 loss to CBHS. A defensive lapse in the first half provided the margin of defeat. The Owls scrambled valiantly to even the score, but, unfortunately, time ran out before MUS could tie the game. MUS bounced back to defeat Webb, 9-0. The visitors from Bell Buckle were treated harshly as Greg Parker scored four goals and Robin Smithwick added two more. MUS crushed Country Day School for the second time in a convincing 7-1 victory. Parker pulled off another hat- trick, and Cannon Allen and Wes McCann had two goals each to round out the scoring. The following Saturday, Indian Springs School from Alabama battled the Owls to a 1 -1 deadlock with Robert Shy scoring the lone MUS goal. In a critical contest, the Owls avenged their only defeat with a 3-1 win over CBHS. David Vick, Kim Jenkins and Chris Fulton tallied for MUS. The Owls then faced an improved Craigmont team. Mel Payne got his fourth shutout of the year in defeating the Chiefs 3-0. MUS defeated Auburndale by a score of 7-1 . West McCann ' s hat-trick helped improve the team ' s record to 9-1 -1 . The following weekend the team went on the road for games against Indian Springs and Webb. The travel-weary team lost to Indian Springs 2-0, but came back to beat Webb 3-0. The Owls returned to Memphis and quickly ran up two shutouts, 3-0 over Lutheran and 8-0 against Harding. MUS racked up two more victories, a 4-2 win against Lutheran and a 3-1 decision over Glenmore, to clinch a berth in the state playoffs. The Owls travelled to Bell Buckle and dropped a heartbreaker in overtime to Dobbins-Bennett by a 3-2 score. MUS defeated CBHS 1-0 on a Wes McCann goal to win third place in the state. The 1 979 MUS soccer team was led by the team ' s 1 8 seniors. Sam Pogoni, Parker and Vick made 1 st team all- conference, and Davant Latham and Mel Payne made second team. Chip Broadfoot displays some fancy ball- handling against a CBHS forward. MUS lost 1 -0 to CBHS in this game, but won two of the three games played between the two teams during the season. Awaiting a header, Sam Pogoni thwarts another Indian Springs attack. MUS beat the Alabama team and Pogoni started the defense all year Soccer 58 EVENTS During the second battle of the season against CBHS Chip Broadfoot shows his strength in trying to pass the ball to Kim Jenkins. Unfortunately, Chip injured his foot during the middle of the season, but the Owls had enough depth to compensate for the injury. 79 SOCCER (16-3-1) 9 CDS 4 Glenmore 13 Auburndale 1 9 Craigmont 2 CBHS 1 9 Webb 7 CDS 1 1 Indian Springs 1 3 CBHS 1 3 Craigmont 7 Auburndale 1 Indian Springs 2 3 Webb 3 Lutheran 8 Harding 4 Lutheran 2 3 Glenmore 1 2 Dobbins-Bennett 3 1 CBHS In the 9-0 slaughter of Webb-Bell Buckle, Greg Parker rifles a pass upf ield to a waiting teammate. Parker ' s four goals in the game sparked a winning effort. VARSITY SOCCER 59 %0 A wall of CBHS players cringe as David Vick chips the ball over their heads and toward the goal. Vick ' s goal was instrumental in the Owls ' 3-1 victory. In a game against Indian Springs, Robert Shy avoids a defender while Hampton Sides drives the defense back. Shy scored MUS ' lone goal in a 1-1 tie with their Alabama opponents. Captains Sam Pogoni and Kim Jenkins tower over their CBHS counterparts during a pre-game meeting with the referees. MUS took two of three games this season against Christian Brothers, the Owls ' fierce intracity rivals. « J MH sip ° - • Under pressure from a CBHS defender, Jon Garrett manages to squeeze off a shot on goal. Although the Buzzards had many opportunities during the first meeting of these teams, CBHS pulled out a 1 -0 win. 1980 VARSITY SOCCER TEAM: (front row) Wes McCann, Coach Schmidt, Hampton Sides; (middle row) Norris McGehee, George Cates, Tim Hayes, Jon Howard, Robert Shy, Bryan Jones; (back row) Jef Kaplan, Cannon Allen, Chris Fulton, Alan Pritchard, Robin Smithwick, Greg Parker, Paul Thornton, Mel Payne, Ray Wooten, David Vick, Kim Jenkins, Davant Latham; (not pictured) David Simpson, Greg Graflund, Sam Pogoni. 60 SPORTS JV Kickers Claim 1 st Place in Jamboree 79 JV SOCCER (4-6-1) 5 Craigmont 1 2 Craigmont 1 2 Lutheran 1CBHS 2 Strikers 3 2 Craigmont 3 1 CBHS 5 SEMSA Green 2 CBHS 3 2 Strikers 3 1 Lutheran 2 Despite a frustrating finish, the JV Soccer team had a fairly successful season. The Junior Owls won their first four games of the year before faltering in their late-season contests. In the remaining games of the season the Owls managed only one tie while suffering six defeats; however, two of those six losses were decided by one-goal margins. The Owls opened the year with a decisive 5-1 victory over Craigmont. The highlight of the season was the JV Jamboree at CBHS. MUS captured first place by posting three consecutive victories, defeating Craigmont 2-1 , Lutheran 2-0, and CBHS 1-0. MUS ' next opponent was the Strikers; the Buzzards lost for the first time this season 3- 2. One week later the young Owl team had to face a r ematch against CBHS; in this contest CBHS took the victory 5-1 . The baby Buzzards rebounded with one of their finest efforts of the year against SEMSA Green and came away with a hard-fought 0-0 tie. The JV season ended on a bitter note with three consecutive losses; the Owls lost to CBHS, 3-2; Strikers, 3-2; and Lutheran, 2-1 . Although their record was disappointing, many of the players showed great improvement and will probably see action on the varsity squad next year. Fullback Scott Crosby, halfback John T. Fisher, goalie Phil Canale, and forwards Scott King and Thornton Brooksbank were some of the squad ' s outstanding players, with King and Brooksbank leading the team in scoring. Coaches John Duke and Bill Jamieson look forward to having many players return next year from this young team. 1979 JV SOCCER TEAM: (front row) Richard Greenwald, William Webb, Robert Howard, Andy Seesel, Michael Howard, John Marshall, Thornton Brooksbank; (back row) Coach Jamieson, Scott King, Lane Watson, David Moore, Tommy Lee, Larry Creson, Scott Crosby, John T. Fisher, Phil Canale, Tommy Hayes, Robert Wallace, Larry Geisewite, Coach Duke. With Craigmont defenders helplessly looking on, John T. Fisher fires a shot on goal. The Owls defeated the Chiefs 5-1 to open the season SOCCER JV SOCCER 61 Students Pursue Sports Off Campus Reaching for a low one, Senior Dennis Hale demonstrates the talents of an experienced racketball player. Many students enjoy less strenuous sports like ping pong. Here Win Bonner and Dennis Hale play as Charlie Burrow watches and acts as official net holder. Using a quick lunge, Alan Battle scores fatally against Mark Powell. Several students fenced Wednesday nights at Second Presbyterian Church. JSSgasse ; Leaving behind a great spray of Pickwick water, Jon Garrett embodies the joy of water skiing. Satisfaction evident in his expression, Preston Morris displays two fine bass, one 5 lbs. 1 oz. and the other 5 lbs. 4 oz. With these and two smaller bass Preston won 4th place in the Horseshoe Bass Tournament held August 4. SPORTS FEATURE 63 Runners Are 6th in 39-Team Event Team ' s State Competition Halted With 4th-Place Regional Finish Although it had lost last year ' s top three runners and had to start this season without another good runner, Boyd Wade, because of a leg injury, the Cross-Country team did exceptionally well. MUS opened its season with a first-place victory (34) over Harding (36) and Memphis Prep (56). In this race Hopie Brooks had a first-pl ace finish; Eddie Murphey followed in 5th place. In the River City Invitational Brooks ' s 5th, Murphey ' s 8th, and David Taylor ' s 12th-place finishes brought on a first-place team finish. Keeping up the pace, the Buzzards ran up another first by beating Catholic and Prep with a 1 st by Brooks and a 3rd by Murphey. The most prestigious race, the A.F. Bridges Classic, turned out to be the best. Against the 39 best teams in the state, the Owls ' sixth place finish was outstanding. In the MUS Invitational, the Owls had a disappointing 5th-place finish with Murphey coming in 7th. Boyd Wade recovered in time to run in the SAC meet. Wade had an astounding 8th- place finish following Murphey in 3rd place; both runners received All- SAC honors. Also placing well in the race were Mark Frazier, finishing 12th, and Hopie Brooks, finishing 13th. MUS entered the Regional with hopes of qualifying for the State for the 7th straight year. To qualify, a team must finish 1 st or 2nd in the Regional; the Owls ' 4th-place finish was heartbreaking. Less than a hundred yards from an 8th-place finish which would have qualified the team for the State, Eddie Murphey hyperventilated and had to be given medical assistance. Boyd Wade finished 7th and was followed by David Taylor in 24th and Hopie Brooks in 25th. Although now in the clear, David Taylor concentrates on maintaining his good position in the River City Invitational. Desperately trying to stay in front of his rapidly closing opponent from Harding, Mark Frazier gallantly struggles to the finish. 79 CROSS-COUNTRY Harding, Memphis Prep 1st Bishop Byrne Inv. 6th River City Inv. 1st Catholic, Memphis Prep 1st A.F. Bridges Classic 6th MUS Invitational 5th Shelby Athletic Conference 2nd Regional Meet 4th 1980 CROSS COUNTRY: (front row) Woody Taylor, Coach Keesee, Boyd Wade, Hopie Brooks, Mark Frazier, Doug Rockett, Tommy Cloar, Donald Brady; (second row) Tommy Kimbrough, Niles Grosvenor, Russ Billings, Eddie Murphey, David Taylor. A worn out and deeply disappointed Russ Billings heads for home after the team ' s hopes of reaching the State meet were dashed during the Regional at McKellar Park. 64 SPORTS v -5 1 « S . ' ■ . ■p Jfy Iff JP SlJ flS ' s -IfeirtRodr. J afeWi « gBf i  B jj ' iSSBSWOBMri . i. ' ; J . . .. -jf ..v . : j- ' iv . ' -■..««.... ir ki «-.:« Im .:• ■■• ■ ' ■■ ' ' •■ ' - S iar5%y HSL ■ , -• •. ♦! . Leading the MUS pack, juniors Eddie Murphey and Boyd Wade try to jump out to an early lead in the Regional. Murphey ran a flawless race until he hyperventilated near the end of the course and was forced to withdraw. Wade, who had missed most of the season with a leg injury triumphed in the race with a remarkable seventh-place finish. A runner ' s mind often wanders during a race; the grueling pain of the Bishop Byrne Invitational drives Niles Grosvenor to consider cruising up to the finish in his Cadillac convertible. CROSS-COUNTRY A good leader and hard worker, Hopie Brooks leads his team to first place in the River City Invitational by virtue of his own fifth-place finish. CROSS-COUNTRY 65 DRACULA BABY Fangs for the Memories Drama director Andy Saunders made a slight departure from the usual fall play in choosing to produce the musical farce Dracula Baby. The play is an unpretentiously silly parody of the traditional Dracula story. The show ' s story line is based on the original Dracula plot, but the revised edition adds entertaining departures. Dracula (John Sebes), discontent with his life, muses about going to England. He travels to Great Britain and settles in a deserted castle near an insane asylum run by Dr. Seward (Scott Stevens). An inmate, Renfield (James Ward), who is in the service of Dracula, learns of the mysterious anemia of Seward ' s ward Lucy (Florence Raines) and tells Dr. Seward. Dr. Seward responds to the news by summoning his old friend, Professor Van Helsing (Scott Smith). Lucy ' s suitor Arthur (Khy Daniel) and Chief Nurse Mayfield (Beverly Moore) are distressed to learn the professor ' s opinion that Lucy is in the foul clutches of a Wampire. Dracula intends to marry Lucy and take her away; but Seward, Arthur, and Van Helsing plot to protect Lucy and destroy the evil Dracula. With Miss Mayfield ' s sympathy for Dracula, and Renfield ' s aid, Dracula almost accomplishes his evil plan; however, in the end, Dracula is trapped at sunrise facing imminent death. At this point Scott Stevens stepped out of character and slandered the ending of the script (it reeked big time). Stevens then asked the audience whether they preferred for Dracula to live or die; each of the three nights they voted for Dracula to live. The action resumed a few lines back, and as the sun came up, all of the characters onstage except Dracula died. Mr. Saunders, choreographer musician Brenda Russell, and the members of the cast labored hard to create a humorous and highly original production. Mrs. Russell rewrote much of the music, and Mr. Saunders created a technical extravaganza through the use of a mirror ball, fog machine, and strobe lighting. In short, Mr. Saunders and others created a funny presentation that could be truthfully billed as a piece of fiendishly funny farcical fluff. Van Helsing (Scott Smith) exhorts Seward, Arthur, and Lucy to beware of horrible, bloodthirsty wampires. Demonstrating some other tender, loving care, Nurse Mayfield (Beverly Moore) uses some of her therapeutic techniques on Seward (Scott Stevens). Complaining to her guardian, Dr. Seward, Lucy (Florence Raines) wonders when her fiance of six years will be bold enough to hold hands. 66 FALL PLAY Preparing to eapfrom the table to silence Arthur, Renfield (James Ward) argues with Van Helsing, Hennessey, Seward, Lucy, and Arthur that it is indeed Good to be Bad. Dracula (John Sebes) tries to lure Lucy to come away with him and become his vampire-bride. DRACULA BABY 67 Wren Campbell and Donald Brady discuss an upcoming B- Team basketball match against SBEC. Resulting from an accident that cost the Administration $9,000, a hoary-colored pipe was installed in the south hall to bypass an aging pipe that ruptured during a Memphis Light, Gas, and Water operation. Richard Scharff and several other brave seniors make an unstoppable charge against braver faculty members in the 1979 Turkey Bowl. Although the faculty made an impressive showing, the Seniors trounced the masters by a score of 18-12. 1 68 STUDENT LIFE m co ? The Iranian crisis entered MUSers ' lives as a threat to world peace. Here, Pat Schaefer and another student follow the daily news on the progress involving the release of the American hostages. Senior Cannon Allen gets friendly with a member of the Tulanians, a pop singing group from Tulane University, during a special performance on the day students returned from Christmas holidays. 4 Brown Brooks pauses from his preparation for an upcoming American History examination while reclining on an ancient MUSwall heater. WINTER 69 As he strolls down the west hall, Steve Johnson toys with the thought of obtaining a few minutes of relaxation in the student Idlinge before delivering a message to Mr. Boelte. In an attempt to alphabetize the numerous absentee reports given to him by Miss Easum, Ace Coleman patiently tries to discern the meaning of a teacher ' s comment on a student ' s being both absent and late simultaneously. ESSAY John Norwood desperately tries to pull a teacher ' s report from the clutches of a heavy- duty steel clip mounted on the Lecture Room doors. After braving the winter ' s chill, Mike Stephenson makes his way back to the administrative buildings following his collection of absentee reports from the Fisher Fine Arts Wing. 70 STUDENT LIFE Student of the Day — Sufferer of Dilemma S.O.D., or Student of the Day, is a title under which all MUSers, young and old, must labor at least one day during their lives at MUS. Although the task is usually not conferred on a student until he reaches his junior year, it is one which some students look forward to (regardless of naivety) as a day of freedom from classes. Be that as it may, a sense of importance is felt by the eager youngster as the Commissioner of Student Services informs him that today is his day to serve the school (in the patriotic rather than the servile sense of the word). Once informed of his duties, the student ' s only class of the day is homeroom, in which he must take immense care to make his presence known; otherwise his name will appear on an absentee list. After he completes this task, he fights his way through the crowded hallways to report to Miss Easum in the Administrative Offices for an often unexpected seven hours of constant dilemma, hardship, and physical suffering. His first major problem is to retrieve absentee- tardy reports from homeroom teachers. Such an errand usually presents no problem, but ofttimes a designated homeroom classroom stands as an empty shell against a dark sky — possessing n o report. A forgetful teacher can be found in any one of several places, thus aggravating the situation. By this point in his day, the stud of the day gets tough and decides to face his duties unscathed. He returns to Miss Easum with all or none of the reports and waits until the 1 00 copies of the Absentee List are produced. He then distributes these everywhere, including the Bulletin Board, Library, workroom, and lounges. When his moment of rest finally arrives, the stud relaxes in the commodious foyer of the offices, accompanied by a panoramic view of the west hall bathroom across the way. If he gets overly bored, the S.O.D. can flip through the pages of the ancient tomes which are stacked in the seating area. However, this moment of bliss is usually interrupted by a call from Mrs. Brugge to deliver messages to students and faculty. These pink slips vary in content from a carpool note from mom to a grim notice for a teacher to please take absent faculty member Mr. D ' s 6th period class. Such absent faculty member notices can hold serious consequences for the deliverer, because of the resulting wrath of the assigned teacher. As the lunch hour rolls around, the student reports to Mrs. Lenti and begins the worst 35 minutes of his life. As the 1 2:40 bell rings, mobs upon mobs of students bolt down the hallway disregarding the faculty members ' cries to stop or I ' ll shoot and trample over the lone line-monitor attempting to regulate the flow of humans through a 3V2- foot wide entrance to the Clack Dining Hall. Although only five students at a time are allowed in, as many as ten or twenty have been known to slip through the door at any given instant. (The momentum behind 350 students can be quite awesome.) After suffering massive internal injuries, the S.O.D. regulates the last students and reports back to Miss Easum to sort, file, and alphabetize any other materials the secretaries might have to offer. As this task may or may not have to be repeated, the student who finishes his day of labors successfully is generally satisfied with the finished product. Consequently, he also realizes that he acted as a major cog in the great administrative machine for a day and contributed quite a significant service to the school. Although holding the title of Student of the Day, Robert Wegbreit maintains his student status and observes the sign warning him not to pass the point of no return. Meanwhile, Miss Easum types up the Absentee List for Robert to distribute throughout the school. STUDENT OF THE DAY 71 Owls 2nd in 1 6-Team Xmas Tourney Road Victory Over Christian Brothers Boosts Young Cagers ' Confidence Varsity basketball at MUS has always been a story of success. But a very young team (only one senior on the squad) caused some people to have their doubts about this season. The young Owls quickly dispelled those doubts however by racing to a 9-4 record midway through the season. Two of those losses came against East, at the time fifth-ranked in AA basketball in Tennessee. The season began with a home game against White Station. The Buzzards proved that experience isn ' t necessary as they won 55-38. Scott Patterson scored 16 points and Kevin Russell added 1 4 to lead the winners. The following week the Owls went on the road for games against East and CBHS. The defending state champion Mustangs defeated the Owls 58-44, despite Scott Patterson ' s 24 points and 1 1 rebounds. In one of their best performances of the year, MUS blasted the Brothers 57-43, hitting 25 of 29 free throws. Patterson again led the scoring with 1 7 points. ECS fell victim to the Owls ' wrath as MUS waltzed to victory 97-43. Every MUS player scored in the game with Patterson leading the way with 20 and Russell and Jaden Wells adding 16 and 10 points, respectively. The Buzzards then took another shot at East and scared the Mustangs before finally succumbing 50-41 . Kevin Russell led MUS scorers with 1 7 points. Ridgeway was the next victim for the Owls. Scott Rose dished out 8 assists in a 55-37 victory. White Station lost to the Owls for the second time 54-43, as Patterson hit for sixteen points and Rose added twelve. The next test was a talented Briarcrest team. The Saints prevailed 60-47, despite Patterson and Russell ' s combining for 27 points. In their first conference game of the year, MUS beat Collierville 59-42, behind Russell ' s 19 points and Tommy T. M. Meriwether ' s 10-point effort. After Christmas, MUS entered the Memphis Holiday Tournament at CBC. The Owls breezed into the final-four by destroying Glenmore 71 -29, and Skyview 74-47. Patterson and Brad Bolton combined for 34 points in the Glenmore contest, and the team hit 34 of 38 free throws against SkyView. The Buzzards advanced to the finals by trouncing Harding 71-47, as Patterson and Russell had 22 points apiece and Scott Rose handed out nine assists. In the finals MUS again faced Briarcrest and was defeated by the Saints 59-47. Patterson was named the tournament ' s most valuable player as the Owls claimed second place in the event. Stylish sophomore Scott Rose ' s floor-play helped the cause all year. His free throw against Briarcrest in the finals of the Memphis Holiday Tournament cut the Saints ' lead to 1 2, but the Owls were unable to get much closer as they finished second in the 1 6-team event. Moving well without he ball, Kevin Russell tries to get open for a pass so that he can fire one of his patented turnaround jumpers. 72 SPORTS With a Catholic defender in his face, Jimmy Allen follows through on one of his rare jump shots. Jimmy was the only senior on the team, and he provided strong leadership for the young squad. As three East players battle Bud Thrasher and Jimmy Allen for rebounding position, Scott Patterson calmly watches his free throw swish through the net. Long hours of tedious practice helped the Owls to shoot 79% from the free throw line in their first eighteen games. VARSITY BASKETBALL 73 Against CBHS ' man-to-man press, sophomore guard Scott Rose takes control and dribbles the ball upcourt. With an early season victory over the Brothers, the young Owls proved that they could win over more experienced opponents. In the middle of three Harding defenders, Kevin Russell puts up a shot during the Holiday Tournament. The Owls bombed Harding 71 -47 and finished second in the sixteen-team tournament. Russell was selected to the All-Tournament team. Head and shoulders above a crowd of Memphis Prep players, Tommy Meriwether fires a short jumper as Bud Thrasher looks on. Meriwether was a crowd favorite, as his fans waited patiently all season for an intimidating slam dunk. Owls Share Shelby Athletic Conference Championship Double-Overtime Victory Over Briarcrest Avenges Earlier Losses After the Holiday Tournament, MUS began a full conference schedule. The first two games of the new year were played in Whitehaven. In the first game MUS edged SBEC 63-54, as Scott Patterson led the Owls with 21 points and Phil Graves added 1 7. In the next contest, Patterson ' s 27 points led the Owls to a 59-41 victory over Memphis Prep. MUS then travelled to Harding. The Owls fell behind quickly and trailed at halftime by 13 points. However, with a strong second-half surge, the Owls pulled ahead in the fourth quarter and made all eleven of their free throws to win 48-47. Catholic was the next victim as the Owls won 46-41 . This game also featured an impressive comeback by the Owls, who trailed by as many as 1 2 points but fought back to win in the second half. In a non-conference game MUS blasted ECS 78-48 as Rose scored 1 1 points and dealt out 8 assists. Returning to conference action, the Owls trounced Bishop Byrne 72-49. The Buzzards played one of their finest games of the year despite some rough tactics displayed by the Red Knights in the second half. Patterson scored 18 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, and Kevin Russell added 1 7 points to lead the winners. The Buzzards pushed their conference mark to 7-0 with a 52-33 victory over SBEC. Patterson led all scorers with 1 9 points. In a game marred by poor shooting by both teams, MUS defeated Memphis Prep 31 -24. Harding invaded Todd Snowden Gym looking to avenge their two earlier losses to the Owls. The Lions passed through like a hurricane and defeated MUS 68-37. This game was the worst loss ever for a Peters-coached MUS team. The Owls got back on the winning track as Patterson exploded for a season high 28 points in a 70-59 win over Catholic. Collierville visited MUS and was sent home with a 50-34 defeat. Patterson and Russell combined for 34 points in the victory. In the most exciting game of the season, the Owls defeated Briarcrest. Once again, the Owls started slowly and fell behind in the first half, but in the second half MUS roared back to take the lead. The game was sent into overtime by a last-second shot by Briarcrest, and after a scoreless overtime, Scott Rose made four consecutive free throws to help the Owls to victory in the second overtime. In the last game of the season, MUS defeated Bishop Byrne 41 -27. The Owls overcame the Knights ' stalling strategy and blew the game open in the fourth quarter. Once again, Byrne used football tactics in the last minute of the game, and Coach Peters was given a technical foul after complaining about a tackling of Scott Rose. Displaying perfect form on his jump shot, Phil Graves follows through despite the presence of an ECS defender. Though only a sophomore, Graves led the team in free- throw shooting with 94% accuracy from the line. Protecting the ball with both hands, Jaden Wells looks upcourt for an open man. Wells used his quickness on defense to spark the team in many of MUS ' comeback victories. VARSITY BASKETBALL 75 District and Region Champions! Owls Cannot Tame Mustangs in Sub-State for 2nd Consecutive Year After a fine 21 -5 regular season, MUS jelled in post-season play. In the District 14-AA Tournament, the Owls opposed Memphis Prep after gaining a first-round bye. The Owls quickly fell behind and trailed by seven at the half. However, in a style that typified the whole season, the Owls roared back to tie the game at 33 at the end of regulation time, and went on to win 41-37 in overtime. This victory put MUS in the finals against Harding. Remembering their earlier 31 - point loss to the Lions, the Owls were really fired up for the contest. Led by Scott Patterson ' s 29 points, the team came from behind to claim first place with a 50-43 victory. Patterson was named to the All-Tournament team. By virtue of their first-place finish in the District, the Owls gained another first-round bye in the Regional Tournament. In their first game, MUS played the host team, Bishop Byrne. After subduing the Red Knights ' Calvin Farmer, MUS cruised to a 72-57 victory behind Patterson ' s 31 points. In the finals, MUS faced Ripley; the Owls and the Tigers played evenly for one half, but in the second half the team exploded to a 14-point lead and held on to win, 70- 62. Patterson and Kevin Russell scored 34 and 25 points respectively, both titles being career highs. Russell was named to the All-Tournament player, and Patterson was chosen as the tournament ' s MVP. In a relatively easy win at home, Phil Graves fires up a jump shot past SBEC ' s leaping Tracy Flannery. The cheerleader in the background is, according to senior Jimmy Allen, All-Conference in his book. Jimmy is a seasoned SAC-7 observer. Getting out-jumped for the opening tip-off (the game is East High at their gym) did not happen often to Scott Patterson. Scott ' s good jumping ability and his excellent timing provided numerous opportunities during the season for easy buckets after offensive rebounds. Combine his good inside ability with his deadly jump shot from anywhere on the floor and you have All-Conference material. Set in defensive position, Kevin Russell and Jimmy Allen apply their parts of the 1-3-1 zone against Memphis Prep. Tough zone defenses like this one enabled the Owls to hold 7 opponents under 40 points during regular-season competition. 76 SPORTS f ' ' If 1980 Varsity Basketball (26-5) 55 White Station 38 44 East 58 57 CBHS 43 97 ECS 57 41 East 50 55 Ridgeway 37 54 White Station 43 47 Briarcrest 60 59 Collierville 42 71 Glenmore 29 74 SkyView 47 71 Harding 47 47 Briarcrest 59 63 SBEC 54 59 Memphis Prep 41 48 Harding 47 46 Catholic 41 78 ECS 48 72 Bishop Byrne 49 52 SBEC 33 31 Memphis Prep 24 37 Harding 68 70 Catholic 59 50 Collierville 34 52 Briarcrest (2 OT) 45 41 Bishop Byrne 27 41 Memphis Prep (OT) 37 50 Harding 43 72 Bishop Byrnee 57 70 Ripley 62 43 1st East tie SAC-7 39 1980 VARSITY BASKETBALL: (Front Row) Jimmy Allen, Bud Thrasher, Scott Patterson, Kevin Russell, Tommy Meriwether, Brad Bolton; (Back Row) David Rudolph, Phil Graves, Eddie Murphey, John Edmonson, Judd Peters, Jaden Wells, Scott Rose. For Sub-State story and all post- season pictures, see page 246D. 1st District 14-AA 1st Region 7-AA VARSITY BASKETBALL 77 Hairy Chest and the Pukka Beads, a singing group from the deep South, made a quick stop at MUS during the school ' s 25th Anniversary celebration. Actually composed of Hopie Brooks, Bryan Jones, Scott Stevens (Hairy Chest), Jeff Tooms, and Chip Broadfoot, the group served as an excellent source of escape for students during Wednesday chapel. A birthday cake was in order for the school ' s Silver Anniversary. The cake was served to all by the Seniors in the Clack Dining Hall — all thirty dollars ' worth of it. A member of The Dealers sweats out a song during the big dance 78 STUDENT LIFE Moments after being named Silver Anniversary Queen, Juliet Watkins positions her crown as George Skouteris pretends to take all of the excitement of the moment in stride. During a visitto MUS, Senator Jim Sasser was presented with a check for $500 resulting from the school ' s fast, which was organized by Kim Jenkins and the Student Council in the late fall. The $500 went to a relief fund for Cambodian refugees. Signs of the times carrying confusing messages were placed throughout the school during the silver festivities in order to make the ordinarily unsociable student of the school feel obligated to go to the dance. SILVER ANNIVERSARY DOINGS 79 Junior Varsity Places Second In Collierville Invitational Tournament Homecoming Win at Buzzer and Tourney Win Over C ' ville Highlights The Junior Varsity basketball team, led by Coach John Keesee, earned a laudable 1 5-9 record and took second place in the Collierville Invitational. The team opened the season with a 49-38 victory over White Station. After losing to East and CBHS, Steve Threlkeld scored 13 points against ECS to help bring the JV team its first victory without the help of juniors. Next the Buzzards avenged its loss to East by beating the Mustangs 45-35. Barton Thrasher ' s 1 8 points highlighted a 42-33 win over Ridgeway. Following a loss to White Station, the Owls went to a 20-5 first-quarter lead, picking apart Briarcrest ' s man-to-man defense with the bullet offense, for a victory. After Christmas, the Buzzards used an effective half-court trap to run up an eight-game winning streak beginning with SBEC. After destroying Memphis Prep 61-28, the Owls played Catholic before a Homecoming crowd. Robin Stevenson won the game on a 20-foot jump shot with three seconds showing. MUS outscored Harding 1 9-0 from the foul line and benefited from Bubba Halliday ' s six points in the last two minutes of the game in beating the Lions 43-36. David Montague ' s 1 6 points were helpful in crushing ECS 61 -36. A tough half-court trap defense and an aggressive inside game resulted in a defeat of Bishop Byrne 51-38. The Owls beat SBEC and Memphis Prep before falling into a four-game slump. The last game of the regular season was outstanding. Thrasher had 20 points and Threlkeld had 1 2 rebounds in a 63-41 victory over Bishop Byrne. 63 points was the highest score ever for the MUS Junior Varsity as the team made 21 of 23 free throws. The JV Bucketeers concluded their season with an appearance in the Collierville Invitational Tournament. After a first round bye, top-seeded MUS beat host Collierville by virtue of David Montague ' s 1 7 points and Brad Wilkinson ' s 9 points. Unfortunately, Barton Thrasher fouled out two minutes into the second half of the tournament finals, and the Owls ended up losing 46- 27 to Raleigh-Egypt. Trying to get his team off to a good start, Barton Thrasher executes a back tip to give the Owls a crucial possession. Despite strong defensive efforts such as this one by John Edmonson and Bubba Halliday, East was victorious in the first confrontation between the teams. As 6-4 Wren Campbell sets up a screen, Robin Stevenson goes up for two. Cooperative efforts were vital to the team ' s success. 80 SPORTS The SBEC defense watches disheartedly as Steve Threlkeld puts another shot gracefully through the hoops. Threlkeld made a strong contribution to the team both as a scorer and as a rebounder in helping the team to achieve success. Teammates Cole In man, Barton Thrasher, and Bubba Halliday rush downcourt to help out as Breakaway David McGowan drives to the bucket. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKE ■TBALL (15-9) 49 White Station 38 40 East 53 25 CBHS 57 46 ECS 35 45 East 35 42 Ridgeway 33 39 White Station 44 48 Briarcrest 41 35 Collierville 53 37 SBEC 31 61 Memphis Prep 28 43 Harding 36 41 Catholic 40 61 ECS 36 51 Bishop Byrne 38 56 SBEC 15 36 Memphis Prep 32 39 Harding 52 55 Catholic 63 38 Collierville 39 38 Briarcrest 46 45 Collierville 32 63 Bishop Byrne 41 27 Raleigh-Egypt 46 2nd Collierville Invitational JV BASKETBALL TEAM: Bubba Halliday, Robin Stevenson, David Montague, Barton Thrasher, Steve Threlkeld, David McGowan, Brad Wilkinson, Cole Inman, (not pictured) Wren Campbell JV BASKETBALL 81 Freshmen Finish Second in SAC-7; Hot Streaks Result in 14-4 Finish Season Spiced With Victories Over Briarcrest, Harding, CBHS The Junior High basketball team, under the guidance of Coach Bobby Alston, posted an impressive 14-4 record. To open the season the Jr. Owls sprinted to a perfect 5-0 record. Included in that streak was a close 37-36 triumph over a powerful CBHS team. Drew Harris was the high scorer for MUS with 12 points, while Mac McCarroll contributed to the victory with 7 rebounds. The 9th grade ' s first defeat came 28- 25 at the hands of a talented Bishop Byrne team. In a losing cause, James Rantzow led the team in points and rebounds with 9 of each. Following the close loss to Byrne, MUS got back on the winning track by disposing of four consecutive opponents. Two of the wins were forceful dumpings of arch-rival Briarcrest and Harding. The wins were the result of a stingy 1-3-1 zone defense which gave up only 33 points during those two victories. Another of the wins came in a 36-35 game with Collierville that was in doubt to the very end. In this game, Rantzow again led the team with 1 2 points and 1 rebounds, but he received strong support from guards Scott King and Michael Aronoff who controlled the tempo of play. The Jr. Owls were rolling with an impressive 9-1 record before facing another matchup with CBHS. This time, unlike the previous meeting, the Brothers left the court with a hard- fought 31 -22 victory. MUS was without the services of Rantzow for that loss; however, Craig Christenbury picked up the scoring slack by posting half of the team ' s offensive output. Following the CBHS contest, the Jr. Owls reeled off four more wins with little difficulty by smashing SBEC, Memphis Prep, Bishop Byrne, and Briarcrest. These tallies brought the squad ' s record to 1 3-2 with only one game remaining in the regular season. Collierville got psyched up for the final game, and the Dragons edged the Buzzards 36-35. After closing out the regular season, the 9th grade played Harding in the first round of the district tournament. For the third time of the season, the Owls came away victors, 42-31 ; however, MUS was not so fortunate in the second round, for the Freshman Buzzards lost to Germantown 39-23, ending a brilliantly played 14-4 season. FRE SHMAN BASKETBALL (14 -4) 36 Catholic 20 38 Harding 23 52 SBEC 32 37 CBHS 36 27 Memphis Prep 19 25 Bishop Byrne 28 49 Briarcrest 16 36 Collierville 35 42 Catholic 25 54 Harding 17 22 CBHS 31 43 SBEC 25 35 Memphis Prep 29 30 Bishop Byrne 28 53 Briarcrest 38 35 Collierville 36 42 Harding 31 23 Germantown 39 2nd District Tournament ■ . . ..■.. ■;: Having just stolen the ball from the Saints, point-guard Scott King races toward the bucket during a victory over Briarcrest. Another big win for the Owls begins as center James Rantzow prepares to tip off in the Briarcrest game. Rantzow, who led the team in scoring and rebounding, graduated to the Varsity team when the freshman season ended. 82 SPORTS The 1-3-1 defense was hard to penetrate. Drew Harris, Mac McCarroll, and Steve Carpenter harass a ball- handling Harding player. JR. HIGH BASKETBALL TEAM: (L-R) Michael Aronoff, Bobby Weiss, Scott King, Mac McCarroll, James Rantzow, Steve Carpenter, Craig Christenbury, Jim Burnett, Drew Harris, Richard Greenwald, Brian Sullivan. The good rebounding position that was so common for the Freshman Owls proves unnecessary as Steve Carpenter released a guided missle good for two points toward the hoop against Briarcrest. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL 83 Ball if air, Chris Beard, Walker Ha and Jeff Barry await the oujsome of center Drew Taylor ' s free throw. 1980 8th GRADE BASKETBALL: (Front Row) Scott Blen, Doug Kremer; (Second Row) Walker Hays, John Willmott, Mark Nash, Jim Barton, John Peters, Chris Beard, Kevin Parker: (Third Row) Rob Sumner, Drew Taylor, Albert Alexander, Hal Jennings, Jeff Barry, Coach Jamieson. Behind a Jim Barton pick, Jon Peters shoots past an outstretched Warrior defender. Jon consistently was one of the team ' s top scorers and ballhandlers. Peters scored 1 8 points in the first half of this 53-28 trouncing of Woodland. 84 SPORTS Baby Owls 14-4 Pre-Tournament, Fly to 1 st in Harding Tourney Fledglings Edge Dominic ' s Twice in OT, Avenge Losses to Harding 1980 8th Grade Basketball (18-5) 54 Woodland 36 34 Harding 41 41 ECS 36 62 SBEC 13 43 Memphis Prep 26 27 St. Dominic 23 26 St. Louis 27 52 Christ The King 20 49 FACS 32 28 Harding 31 58 SBEC 18 64 Memphis Prep 31 42 St. Dominic 41 56 ECS 31 26 St. Louis 42 54 Christ The King 17 53 Woodland 28 49 FACS 34 52 Bellevue 49 34 Longview 31 47 Harding 39 1 st Harding Tournament St. Louis Tournament 53 St. Joseph ' s 27 28 St. Louis 38 The Eighth Grade Basketball team, guided by Coach Bill Jamieson posted an impressive 00-0 record with losses to only two teams and high standing in two post-season tournaments. The Baby Owls got off to an excellent start, winning four of their first five games. The squad beat Woodland, ECS, SBEC, and Memphis Prep, but lost to Harding 41 -34. MUS had one of their closest games of the year against St. Dominic. Although the Owls were leading 1 5-9 at the half, St. Dominic caught up to tie the score at 21 -all at the end of regulation play. Walker Hays, Chris Beard, and John Willmott all hit clutch baskets during the overtime to earn the Baby Buzzards a 27-23 victory. The Owls then faced St. Louis. Trailing by one point with six seconds left on the clock, MUS missed two opportunities to win when Hays missed a free throw and Beard missed the layup after his spectacular steal. The margins of victory for MUS increased after the Christmas break, thanks to the addition of a fast-break offense and a full-court press during the vacation. The Owls surpassed Christ The King and FACS, only to fall once again at the hands of Harding. After trouncing SBEC and Memphis Prep, the Buzzards once again faced St. Dominic, and the game was again decided in overtime. Jon Peters poured in four points and John Wilmott added six, including four clutch free throws to allow MUS to emerge victorious 42-41 . The Owls easily crushed four of their last five opponents of the year in wins over ECS, Christ The King, Woodland, and FACS; however, the Baby Buzzards had to face a powerful St. Louis squad, and the Owls lost 42-26. After a superb regular season, the team participated in two tournaments. The Owls met Bellevue in the first round of the Harding Tournament. Jeff Barry sparked the team with 1 2 points and 1 2 rebounds to grab a 52-49 win. After beating Longview 34-31 in the semifinals, MUS got the opportunity to avenge their two earlier losses to Harding. Jeff Barry pumped in 14 points to whip the host team 47-39. J Ballhawking a Woodland Warrior, Kevin Parker tenaciously guards his man. With the advent of Coach Jamieson ' s full-court zone press, the Baby Buzzards continually forced their opponents into turnovers. Anticipating a Jon Peters ' shot, Jeff Barry is already beating his man for good rebounding position. Barry led the squad ' s rebounders, and his steady scoring was instrumental in the team ' s first place finish in the Harding Tournament. 8th GRADE BASKETBALL I 85 Mustad Presents Winter One-Acts In preparation for an upcoming air-raid party, Millie the Maid (Elisa Blatteis) presents hardhats for her employers, Mr. and Mrs. Enterprise (Steve Mook and Alex Eddings), the parents of Arnold in the production of Crawling Arnold. Ellen Fockler reminisces about the wild 60 ' s (drugs, protests, and hoopla) with the guru (William Webb) in Crawling Arnold 86 STUDENT LIFE In The Boor, Veronica (Laura Britt) listens impatiently as Lucius the Butler (Scott Medlin) advises her to discontinue her mourning of her husband ' s death. Zebulin Smith (Khy Daniel) attempts to obtain several thousand dollars from the bereaved widow, Veronica. WINTER ONE-ACTS 87 1980 Wrestling (6-6-1) 51 Briarcrest 18 24 Memphis Prep 31 18 Catholic 23 60 SBEC 3 28 Germantown 28 11 Bishop Byrne 45 30 Collierville 34 6 Millington 51 58 Briarcrest 12 50 SBEC 9 20 Catholic 41 27 Harding 25 50 ECS 18 7th Bishop Byrne Invlt. 6th Millington Invit. 6th Raleigh-Egypt Invit. 4th SAC-7 6th District 8th Regional The team leader in pins, Jack Kelley manhandles a Germantown heavyweight. After hoisting a Red Knight opponent in the air, Jeff Levinson takes him down for the two points that won the District championship. 1 980 WRESTLING TEAM: (Front Row) Jack Kelley, Kyle Touchstone, Doug McCown, David Jacobsen, Clayton Rogers, Barry Frager, David Galloway, Jeff Levinson, Don Boyd, Adam Kriger, Steven Galloway; (Second Row) Scott Steinmetz, Dan Schneider, Stuart Aronson, Jim Wilder, David Rosenthal, Gibby Gibson, Tom Kimbrough, Larry Mallory, Ralph Gibson, Brian Levinson, Ed Bierman. 88 SPORTS Galloways Qualify for State Meet as Grapplers Clinch Best Season Levinson and Steven Galloway Take SAC-7 Crowns at MUS Coach Remmers ' Wrestlers continued their upward climb in 1 980 and fought their way to a .500 season. The wrestling team was very young and inexperienced; however, over the course of the season they developed into seasoned grapplers. The team finished with two SAC-7 Champions, two District Champions, and two qualifiers for the State tournament in Nashville. The grappling Buzzards opened their season with a 51 -1 8 conquest of Briarcrest, but slumped in falling to Memphis Prep 34- 21 and to Catholic 23-1 8. The next test for the young Owls was the Bishop Byrne Invitational. MUS finished a respectable seventh as twelve tough squads were competing. One of the individual highlights of the invitational was Barry Frager ' s 9-3 decision over John May of CBHS. May eventually won the District championship, but in the Invitational Frager soundly defeated him. Since Barry was a transfer from Germantown, he was ineligible until January, but his active leadership and experience proved important to the young squad. MUS returned home to annihilate SBEC 60-3. Jack Kelley pinned SBEC ' s Robert Rushing in only 1 8 seconds to set a new school record. The powerful Germantown grapplers were the next opponents for the battling Buzzards. The Red Devils held a 28-22 lead going into the final match; however, Jack Kelley came out and blew his opponent right off the mat. Kelley ' s pin gave MUS a hard-fought 28-28 tie. MUS then had the unenviable task of trekking to Bishop Byrne to face the SAC-7 Champion Red Knights. The Galloways battled the Piranis for the victory, but unfortunately Bishop Byrne whipped the Owls 45-1 1 . Steven Galloway was involved in a close match with Andy Pirani; late in the third period Pirani tried to stay in the match by stalling. Since the referee did not punish the Red Knight, the match went into overtime and Galloway lost 3-2. The Owls travelled to Millington and placed sixth in their tournament. MUS continued to struggle in losing 34-30 to Collierville. The fighting Buzzards split their next two triangular matches of the year by beating Briarcrest and SBEC but losing to Millington and Catholic. At this point the wrestling team had a disappointing record of 4-6-1 and the remainder of the season looked bleak, but the Owls finally began to exercise their potential. After nipping Harding 27-25, MUS placed a strong sixth in the sixteen-team Raleigh-Egypt Invitational. The Owls came off their good showing at Raleigh to host the SAC-7 championships. MUS placed nine wrestlers into the semifinals and came away with two champions, Jeff Levinson and Steven Galloway. Jeff had led his opponent for most of the match but fell behind late by a 4-3 deficit. With eight seconds to go, Levinson triumphantly dumped his combatant to the canvas to take a 5-4 decision. Levinson ' s match was voted most outstanding and the Owls took fourth place in the team competition. During the break before the District MUS glided past ECS with a 50-1 8 snow-day victory. Kyle Touchstone, wrestling for the injured Richard Cape, took a 10-1 decision over an opponent that outweighed him by 1 5 pounds. The only point for the ECS wrestler was awarded when Touchstone flagrantly bodyslammed his opponent to the mat. MUS had to wrestle in the District against city powers CBHS and Bishop Byrne. The Owls picked up a strong 6th-place finish as David Galloway, Don Boyd, Jeff Levinson, Stephen Galloway, Clayton Rogers, and Jack Kelley qualified for the Regionals. David Galloway, who lost 2-0 to Carlo Pirani in the SAC-7 finals, pinned the Red Knight in 2:30 and fought his way to first place. Stephen Galloway went all the way to the finals at 1 26 pounds before losing to Raleigh-Egypt ' s Todd Waller in the finals. The Galloway Brothers for their outstanding achievements in the Regionals earned berths to the State at Nashville. Jeff Levinson and Steven Galloway were named all-conference, and under the leadership of Coach Remmers and Captain Clayton Rogers, MUS is obviously in the process of creating a solid wrestling program. Barry Frager exercises considerable control over his Red Devil opponent. Frager ' s transfer to MUS gave Coach Remmers greater depth in the middle-weight classes. WRESTLING 89 EXCELLENCE, DEDICATION, ORIGINALITY . . . 91 SILVER ACADEMIC RETROSPECTIVE Mr. William Hatchett has helped hundreds of students through MacBeth and Richard III in his twenty-five years at MUS. After an explanation of the difference between the kilogram and the pound, Mr. Andy Saunders attempts to describe the gram balance. In past years, Biology classes also dissected fetal pigs and bullfrogs. Before an invigorating class review of Latin declensions, Mr. Grady Garrison, who taught Latin until 1972, organizes the quiz which will follow. Twenty-five years ago the first 95 students walked through the construction dust, overcame the inevitable confusion of a fledgling institution, and settled down to take advantage of what was offered through grade ten in the way of academic and athletic experiences. Two years later the school had its first Senior Class; students took only four courses, had study halls, and finished the nine period school day at 4:25. The curriculum, organized in the liberal arts tradition, was basic with few electives. With the opening of the 1 960-1 961 school year and 1 7 faculty members, Tennessee history was offered to seventh-grade students. There was an English history elective available. Three years of a modern foreign language and only two years of Latin were offered. All the science operated out of two laboratories. In 1 961 U.S. government was offered for the first time in the high school along with calculus. World history replaced European history in the 1 962-1 963 school year and the physics-chemistry class was born. The school day was shortened by ten minutes with the last hour set aside for coach classes, and seventh graders continued to toil away at geography classes. The Advanced Placement program was born in 1 963 with the addition of an accelerated U.S. history class. (The AP program involved 55 students in nine areas last year.) Also Russian history and Russian government were offered as semester electives, and a typing course made its debut. There was also a general math course in the curriculum, a three-day band program, and the school day was shortened to end at 4:30. Beginning with the 1 964-1 965 school year all seventh and eighth graders were assigned double English periods, one for grammar and composition, one for literature. Advanced Placement French IV and Spanish IV classes were organized, and European history found its way back into the curriculum. A modified version of the rotating schedule was introduced in 1965-1966 (periods 6 and 7 did not rotate). Latin III and Classical Civilization (one semester) made their entrance, and government and history for eighth graders replaced the upper school course. There were 22 members of the faculty that year. 92 ACADEMICS In 1 966 an Academic Dean was appointed to direct the curriculum. Introduced that year were courses in Reading, Astro-Physics, and a team- taught Humanities course. The A. P. chemistry lab met on Saturdays. A year later the first English electives, six sections, were established for juniors and seniors. The Astro-Physics elective was dropped, and a course in International Relations was taught opposite the Russian history elective. By 1969 all but one period rotated, Mexican history had replaced a Latin- American history semester-elective, and a psychology course had become a part of the curriculum. The seventh grade was taking a course in study skills, and the 9th grade could elect a course entitled World Area Studies. In the 1970-71 school year, course listings showed 9th Earth Science, Ancient History, Cultural and Intellectual history (replacing Mexican history) and a Science Humanities Course better known as Man-Made World as new entries into the curriculum. Choral Music was revived; the chorus met in the dining room. The Fine Arts program continued on the upswing with one class of applied and instrumental music being offered in 1971 . Ecology and Electronics were also added. In 1972 Russian history retired from the curriculum after an eight-year run. The big news that year was the advent of the school ' s television program, which would serve as a valuable addition to the curriculum. With the opening of school in 1 973, all periods in school were rotating, Man- Made World had disappeared, replaced by Computer Science; the lower school was taking a course in art; and the Academic Council was created, composed of the department chairmen. It dealt with interdepartmental and curricular matters. In the 1 974-1 975 school year Electronics was replaced by a second year of chemistry, and a pair of European history electives would embark on a two-year run. After a two-year layoff, an instrumental music course was introduced in the 1975-1976 school year. A second year of art was added for the first time. An English workshop program was inaugurated, and a Civil War history course added as a semester elective. That year three sections in computer math were begun. Courses in Statistics and Topics in Analysis were additions to the math curriculum in the next year. Beginning with the 1977-1978 school year an elective in Business Law replaced psychology for two years, and a recent American history course, replaced the Civil War course. Mechanical drawing was added, and a student could elect Latin IV as a subject at MUS for the first time. Thus by 1 980 a diversified curriculum had evolved, offering a wide variety of programs to the student body. The present Senior Class will have earned an average of almost 22 credits upon graduation, and students in the seventh grade will have without doubt the opportunity to take courses yet to be offered as the school moves into its second twenty-five years. Another long day at an end, Mr. MacQueen attempts to give a student his customary subtle grin after a conference. Having just heard a new translation of a passage in Pere Goriot from un etudiant francais, Mrs. Betty Robinson, the former French teacher at MUS, guides the scholar to the correct interpretation. 6ILVER ACADEMICS ESSAY 93 LANGUAGES Smiling in surprise, Madame McKee becomes congenial as she hears one of her students pronounce the word aieux correctly. On the day of the Spanish exams in December, Mr. Mutzi always arrives with a big box of surprises for his classes. While contemplating the accident at the tree in A Separate Peace, freshman Tommy Lee prepares an essay for English. Freshmen study the elements of theme and setting, along with those of plot. But Latin is NOT a dead language, pleads Mrs. Higgs at a boisterous study hall in the Lower School. 94 ACADEMICS Cicero, Cervantes, Corneille, and Conrad Lectures, essays, grammar, and literature are common elements in the language classes at MUS. In addition to the reading, writing, and listening that are vital to an understanding of communication, advanced classes study literature, from Don Quixote and Le CidXo Lord of the Flies. Instruction in English progresses from basic grammar and vocabulary in the Lower School to the English electives of the eleventh and twelfth grades. Seventh graders work primarily in The Plain English Handbook and English Fundamentals, but they also study short works in Stories in Perspective. Eighth graders also concentrate on the basics, but outside book reports also hold their attention. Goodbye, Mr. Chips and Looking Backward are favorite topics. Word Wealth, English Fundamentals and The Harper Handbook continue to captivate freshmen and sophomores. However, Julius Caesar, A Separate Peace, The Odyssey, and Macbeth stimulate their literary interest as they learn how to write their first term papers. Juniors spend their first semester preparing for the spring SATs, with their twelve-hundred-word vocabulary lists and the Barron ' s Guide. Students spend their remaining time at MUS in the English electives: American Literature, Utopia and Satire, the Southern Renascence, English Literature, Shakespeare, Convention and Experiment, and World Literature. The Latin classes consist of Latin I, which is a survey of basic grammar and vocabulary; Latin II, which includes readings in the works of Caesar and a study of Latin customs; and the combined class of Latin III and IV, which is a study of the writings of Cicero and Vergil. Oral tests and outside projects make this year ' s French I classes distinctive. Periodic dictees encourage students to continue their oral work in French I and II, as they create their own slide shows. Mrs. McKee enlivens the classroom with her copious French posters and comments on life in Belgium. French III and IV concentrate primarily on literature, from the Chanson de Roland to Le Cid by Corneille. Advanced French scholars learn about French culture through La France: Une Tapisserie and La France: Les Grandes Heures LittGraires. They also study for the college board French test and the Advanced Placement examinations. Spanish I and II feature a study of the countries of Latin and South American and Spanish gestures. Spanish III and IV, taught at Hutchison, emphasize fluency and an awareness of history. In the class, an almost complete immersion in Spanish adds to the skills of the advanced students. A vital part of the courses is a survey of Spanish history, from Ferdinand to Franco. His Quiche Lorraine having arrived, Bruce Gordon prepares to eat another French delicacy at La Baguette. Last year ' s French I class gathered for lunch one day early this year. As an advantage to upper school English, students study a variety of plays and novels, as Jimmy Ringel has discovered. LANGUAGES 95 MATH — SCIENCE Calculations Yield Solutions to Tough Problems As always, the Science and Mathematics Departments are working to provide students with a good foundation for work in college. New equipment, such as a laser will allow students to explore new areas in science in the new McCaughan Science Center. Mrs. Campbell is pushing her Physics classes, adding Atomic Theory to the curriculum. Mr. Omundson ' s Chemistry I and Chemistry II students have been doing experiments with zinc and silver, while the six students of Chemistry II, who all are taking the A.P. exam, are outlining some of their own experiments. Mr. Taylor ' s Biology classes have been dissecting fetal pigs. Even the Lower School has been gaining first-hand knowledge by dissecting shark heads and frogs under the guidance of Mr. Remmers. In the Lower School, Mr. Duke, Mr. Austin, and Mrs. Edmonson broach the basics of algebra to students who study graphs and linear equations. With Algebra I, Mr. Bryant and Mr. Rudolph introduce the Cartesian coordinate system and parabolas. The Geometry of Mr. Brown and Mrs. Edmonson comprises an introduction to induction and deduction, basic proofs, and planar shapes. With Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, and the math electives students gain a foundation for the basic concepts of Calculus. Mr. Ramsey likes his frequent interesting and unusual problems. As Mrs. Warner explains, Calculus pulls concepts from all the math a student has ever learned. New computer facilities have allowed Mr. Brown to teach his Computer Math students more complex programming. An interesting part of Mr. Omundson ' s grading procedure is the periodic grade breakdown. Mr. Omundson likes to create rivalry between his classes to improve their grades by reporting the grades of each class. While groping their ways through the labyrinth of advanced math, Mrs. Warner ' s students may pause before her omnipotent do ' s and don ' ts chart, which helps define the laws of algebra. Having lectured on differentials and integrals, Mr. Ramsey, notably a whiz with brain- teasers, attacks an interesting problem posed by Ray Wooten. yjiou shall not: juDivide by zero iu lake an even root of a negative number a la he the % of a nonpositive number f. Have a negative absolute value xLet sine or cosim be greater than X Vm a theorem to tmne itself 96 ACADEMICS Mr. Omundson is infamous for his tantalizing Phy-Chem tests, which are replete with novel problems, as his freshmen can testify. Faced with Mr. Omundson ' s remark that neon will not react with any other element, a class of Phy-Chem freshmen break into fervent and frantic fulmination. Long after school, freshman Kevin Powell labors to create a program on the teletype. Two new computers are increasing the flexibility of the Computer Math course. Although faced by Barton Newton ' s attempt to better his grade, Mrs. Campbell usually manages to keep a cheery smile, especially because she is moving into the new, modern McCaughan Science Center. MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE 97 After participating in grueling competition at the National Latin Tournament, Mrs. Reinhardt and her Roman retinue — David Rudolph, David Galloway, Harris Levell, Stephen Galloway, and Donald Brady — relax on the campus of the University of Michigan. In celebration of the lo Saturnalia holidays, eighth graders David Elkin, Mike Treace, Leo Beale, Mark Hamer, Bill Cole, Ricky Silverman, James Hudson, and Scott Weiss feast with an unidentified Roman goddess. 98 ACADEMICS LATIN PROGRAM MUS Latin Program Makes Latin Come Alive Aside from the rigorous daily translations and grammar drillings, the MUS Latin student has found something in which he can put to good use what he has learned in class: the Latin tournament. MUS students have traditionally done well at the various Latin tournaments. However, in the last two years their scores have noticeably improved. At the local level, all MUS Latin students are required to participate in the Mid-South Latin Tournament. Students rise early on a Saturday morning to take a test of about 1 50 grammar and vocabulary questions. Last year, David Rudolph tied for first place in the Vergil competition for third and fourth-year students; Donald Brady tied for first in the Caesar competition for second-year students. Harris Levell took third place in the Vergil competition with Mitchell Cohen and Adam Hohenburg earning Distinction for finishing in the top ten. Robert Davis and Glenn McPherson earned Distinction in Caesar, while David Williams and Chapman Dewey earned Distinction in the first-year competition. Many other students from MUS received either Certificates of Merit or earned Honorable Mention. On the state level, the Tennessee Junior Classical League, an organization dedicated to the classics, holds an annual convention for two days in April. The Junior Classical League chapter at MUS, or Latin Club, has participated at the past five conventions. At state conventions, students are given a variety of tests in areas such as grammar, derivatives, and mythology. Latin teachers Mrs. Marilyn Reinhardt and Mrs. Betty Jo Higgs give their students study sheets for these tests and often spend many extra hours outside of class preparing students for the tests. Besides the academic contests, a state convention also offers other activities, such as an art contest, an Olympics, and an oratory and dramatic- reading contest. At last year ' s convention in Clarkesville, Tennessee, David Rudolph was elected President of the Tennessee Junior Classical League. He is responsible in part for organizing this year ' s state convention to be held at Vanderbilt University. MUS has done extremely well at state conventions. With competition from several thousand students from high schools all over the state, the MUS chapter has finished in third place in both academics and total sweepstakes points the last two years. MUS Latin students have also done well on the national level. Last summer, five students went with the Tennessee delegation to Michigan University for the National Convention. The Tennessee - v Junior Classical League took first place over other delegations in the sweepstates competition, and David Rudolph and David Galloway earned ribbons. The 1980 National Convention will be held at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Mrs. Reinhardt is the co- chairman for the upcoming convention, and she has been working hard all year organizing it. Under the guidance of the Latin teachers, the MUS Latin Department has become one of the best in the state. MUS plans to send a bus load of students to the convention in Knoxville. If these students do well, there is no doubt that they will bring back even more ribbons for the collection. In answer to a snid e remark about the decay of Rome, Mrs. Reinhardt articulates Caesar ' s Veni, vidi, vici. To complete the Anum Bonum Novum celebration, an ambitious Mark Hamer recites a poem of praise to the lo Saturnalia before the Latin Club in plenum. LATIN PROGRAM 99 SOCIAL STUDIES — RELIGION The Many Mysteries of Ancient and Modern Cultures Advanced Placement classes and several electives are the summit of the history curriculum at MUS. In these upper level courses, the student works on historical analysis through essays and research papers. Instruction in history begins in the Lower School with seventh-grade Social Studies. They report on the American presidents and study the American revolution to prepare them for American History. For freshmen, Ancient and Medieval History is a narrative of civilizations from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages. Students learn about the Assyrians, Peloponnesian War, and Colosseum before they move into Modern European History. Outside- reading, frequent films, and slides on music and art supplement work in the basic texts. One new class in Modern European History, taught by Mr. Schmidt, is a preparation for the Advanced Placement test in May. The core of the advanced history classes is the course in American History. The classes cover the colonial period, the American revolution, the Civil War, World Wars I and II, and conclude with Watergate. Mrs. Stanton at Hutchison teaches Contemporary Issues, a survey of capitalism, socialism, and communism. The history electives taught at MUS are Economics, taught by Mr. Daniel; Psychology, taught by Mrs. Caldwell; and Cultural and Intellectual History, taught by Mr. Deaderick, who is both chairman of the History Department and Ross M. Lynn Instructor in History. Mr. David Jackson, chairman of the Bible Department, handles the upper school offerings. Mr. John Dukes teaches the lower school Old Testament Survey. As a highlight lor some American History classes, Mayor Stephen May of Rochester, New York, lectured on elements of modern politics. Seniors John Sebes and James Ward ponder over the beliefs of James Fenimore Cooper as Mr. Deadrick lectures in Cultural and Intellectual History. 100 ACADEMICS In preparation for a lecture on the social aspects of the life of the Middle Ages, Mr. Schmidt reads from Will Durant ' s Story of Civilization. In addition to Ancient History, Mr. Schmidt teaches standard and AP classes in Modern European History. While contemplating the meaning of spiritual beliefs senior Jim Karn prays that he will be able to finish his Bible homework before the beginning of class. Advanced Placement American History involves frequent essays and practice in document questions. Junior Hal Fogelman finds Turner ' s thesis extremely engrossing. SOCIAL STUDIES 101 His Art Appreciation book open, an alert Hal Fogelman responds to The Birth of Venus by Botticelli, as the sun streams into the foyer. 102 ACADEMICS ELECTIVES Physical Education Variety Is the Spice of Life; Electives Provide Enrichment Hydrocarbons, oil pollution, and solar energy are representative of topics studied by students in Ecology, a perennially favorite elective for students interested in saving the environment. The Ecology class, taught by Mr. Saunders, also learned about environmental disasters of the past. Students in Speech, also taught by Mr. Saunders, do research on the techniques of debates. They also learn about the classificiations of speeches: impromptu, informative, persuasive, and entertaining. Topics from sailing to cannibalism held the attention of the classes. Structure and form are vital topics for Mr. Saunders ' class in Mechanical Drawing, which is filled with prospective engineers and architects. The semester-length class begins with practice in perspectives and finishes with plans for blueprints. Students in Economics study the mechanics of the financial world and learn how to invest their money wisely in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. The major project of the course is the students ' initiation into the stock market. Each student begins with five thousand dollars, with which he buys any stock he wishes on the New York Stock Exchange. Mr. Daniel ' s class also studies the economic systems of different cultures, and various marketing concepts. Psychology, a new semester-course taught by Mrs. Caldwell, covers the pigeon experiments of B. F. Skinner and the classical conditioning tests of Pavlov. Psychology students also study the behavior of individuals and how they react to certain stimuli. Art Appreciation, a semester-course taught by Mr. Russell, features a visit to Dixon Art Gallery and class slide-shows of great works of sculpture, painting, and architecture. Students create their own bulletin board displays on such subjects as Chinese watercolors and Stonehenge. Music theory and class auditions hold the attention of the second-semester counterpart of Art Appreciation, which is Music Appreciation. In addition to the standard class study of Beethoven, Bach, Berlioz, and Debussy, students attend about three concerts on their own to complete the course. Timed thirty-second speed tests and frequent drills are the major components of Typing, a semester-course taught by Ms. Folden. The Physical Education classes, under the guidance of Coach Keesee, have been working to improve their coordination and skill in sports. After doing a regular routine of exercises, the student-athlete at MUS participates in a variety of activities, from basketball to soccer. Students also compete in field events in both the spring and the fall. After a lecture by Mr. Saunders on the essentials of perspective, John Walker designs landscaping for McCaughan Science Center. ELECTIVES 103 MUS-HUTCHISON Coordination, Cooperation and Consolidation (?) Choral Music, prominent of the boys singing Both segments musicals, and f Tennessee eh© girls are in the i both schools at Some girls ai Calculus at MU absence of i sprinkling o from both scho© together. In ad ' Contemporary taught by Mr. Anthony Williams, is the most MUS-Hutchison classes, with a 50-50 ratio of and bass to girls doing soprano and alto, the class sang in the Christmas and spring boys and six girls are in the West ' this year. In addition, three boys and four a te choir. The participation of students from 3 ws the choir to present more complex works. ! now faking Humanities, Physics, and !, because of scheduling conflicts and the courses at Hutchison. Hutchison also sees a m in several courses. For instance, students Ss study French and Spanish III and IV lion, about oue-half the students in sues are boys who want to complete their study of history. In the words of Mr. Jack Stanford, headmaster of The Hutchison School: Hutchison and MUS are in a unique setting compared to other independent schools across the nation. Our location of having separate corporations with adjoining properties lends itself beautifully to a coordinated program. It enables each school to retain its own identity yet capitalize on the academic strengths of the other. The social growth of our students is also enhanced. It is truly an outstanding example of sharing and one that should be expanded in future years. After a debate on the virtues of mercantilism, Anita Richmond, an exchange student from Yorkshire, England, reflects on a remark made by Cathy Caldwell in Contemporary Issues. mm- 104 ACADEMICS Several MUS classes are graced with enthusiastic students from Hutchison. Here Grace Wilson begins the trip back to her alma mater after Computer Math. As part of the consolidation of advanced courses at MUS and Hutchison, third-year- Spanish students, such as Willy Bettendorf , study under Mrs. Brown at Hutchison. In analyzing the predictions of Eric Hoffer as expressed in The True Believer, the Contemporary Issues class at Hutchison discusses his ideas on the psychology of the working classes, with Mrs. Stanton evaluating the interpretation of Chip Crawford. MUS-HUTCHISON 105 What is meant by the Honor Code? What function does it serve? Is an Honor Code an essential part of a high school education? The Honor Code is the means by which trust and integrity are practiced by the students of Memphis University School. Mutual trust between every student and faculty member is crucial to the existence of Memphis University School. The Honor Code works through the cooperation of the student body. Without the interest and diligence of the students, the Honor System would fade into obscurity. It is the student ' s responsibility to report to the Honor Council any violations of the Honor Code. The Honor Council consists of students elected from each class. The duty of the Honor Council is to act on violations of the Honor Code. The Council investigates each violation and makes recommendations to the school administration concerning action to be taken. The administration places emphasis on rehabilitating rather than punishing students who violate the Honor Code. The Honor System has played a vital role during the last twenty-five years of the school ' s existence. The System, with its emphasis on honesty and integrity, distinguishes Memphis University School from other college preparatory institutions. Honor Council President Jimmy Allen. These students (James Ward and David Percer) taking an unproctored test exhibit the strength of the Honor Code. Mutual trust between the students and the faculty provide an atmosphere of integrity. THE HONOR COUNCIL: (standing) Cannon Allen, Parker Phillips, David Elkin, Richard Cape, Bob McEwan, Brian Sullivan, Davant Latham, Steve Lawrence, Jef Kaplan, David Jacobson; (kneeling) Jimmy Allen; (not pictured) Woody Taylor. 106 ORGANIZATIONS Honor Council President Jimmy Allen and faculty advisor Mr. Norman Thompson discuss various aspects of a recent case. This student diligently works to complete his homework. The trust instilled by the Honor Code allows teachers to make assignments without worrying about the student ' s taking advantage and cheating. Students greatly appreciated he privilege of leaving their possessions unguarded. This sense of security is only available at a school which has an honor code. HONOR COUNCIL 107 RESTRUCTURED STUDENT COUNCIL ACTIVE The 1 979-1 980 Student Council was reorganized in order that it could reach a greater number of the students. One way that this was done was to increase the number of representatives in each grade from two to five. This selection presented more viewpoints on the council itself and also made it easier for students to relate their own ideas to council members. The offices of the commissioners were also re-structured. Each commissioner had the duties for which he was responsible specifically spelled out, thus avoiding ambiguities of the past. Because of its increased size, the council consisted of a great many students who had never before served on it, including president Kim Jenkins. These new members, however, compensated for their inexperience with the desire and motivation to make the council an active one. The Student Council started work before the school year began by doing some interior decorating in the student lounge. This year also saw the return of the 2nd annual Family Fest. The Fest, which featured games, food, live music, and a car smash, proved to be extremely popular. One action of the Student Council which gained much recognition for MUS in the community was the sponsoring of a one-day fast to raise money for Cambodian refugees. Five hundred dollars raised from money that would have gone to buy a day ' s worth of student lunches was presented to Senator Jim Sasser in a Friday morning chapel. The Student Council also planned three superb dances: a football homecoming, the Silver anniversary, and a spring formal at which Teaser, The Dealers and the Topcats respectively performed. The Student Council also tried a new format for intramurals, in which teams competed by home rooms. This idea proved successful as it encouraged greater student participation than in past years. UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL: George Skouteris, Bryan Jones, Jon Scharff, Sammy Graham, Andy Meyer, Kim Jenkins, Tom Wortham. Mr. Hatchett dispels rumors of his retirement as he takes a whack at the jalopy during the family festival. LOWER SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL: (left to right) Edward Felsenthal, John Apperson, Jared McStay, John Crews, Jeff Breazeale, president Chris Beard, John Dobbs, Murray Garrott, John Sullivan, Paul Shea, John Monagnan. Forum, a weekly event at MUS, offered interested students a chance to discuss various problems at MUS and in the community. Other activities throughout the year involved the spring formal, a student exchange-program with other Memphis schools, the movie Jaws, a spring charity festival, and the selling of MUS caps, buttons, and T-shirts. This year ' s council seemed more than able to provide every student with at least one activity that he found appealing. With its diversity and strong leadership, the 1 979-1 980 Student Council proved to be a very successful 108 ORGANIZATIONS As Robert Wegbreit takes aim during the Winter Carnival, a terrified Mel Payne looks for cover from the buckshot. UPPER SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES: (from left to right) Stephen Carpenter, Ron Helmhout, Willy Bettendorf, Sammy Gannaway, Louis Jehl, Jaden Wells, Scott Crosby, Judd Peters, Scott Stevens, Scott Patterson, Jeff Levinson, Chapman Dewey, Bruce Gordon, Richard Greenwald, Glynn Alexand er, Greg Parker, George Gates. W S} STUDENT COUNCIL 109 PEER COUNSELORS SERVE STUDENTS The Peer Council is composed of twenty juniors and seniors who desire to serve the needs of both students and faculty. One of these needs is providing tutoring for students in need of academic assistance. Guidance assistance is also available. Faculty-student relationships received attention from the Peer Council. The group promoted student-faculty dinners at local restaurants to help build close friendships and a strong sense of communication between students and faculty. Mr. Steve Oehmen, the school guidance counselor, was the advisor of the group. Mr. Oehmen, a new member of the faculty, was well-received as students found his door always open to their problems. During a barbeque dinner at Gridley ' s, Mr. Michael Deaderick and junior Paul Schaefer share a laugh. PEER COUNSELORS: Bruce Gordon, Cannon Allen, Mr. Steve Oehmen, Richard Scharff, Cotter Cunningham, Doug McCown, Scott Stevens, Dan Boyd, Rick Thornton, Mark Frazier, David Jacobson, Lynn Ballinger. 110 ORGANIZATIONS WMUS-TV CREW: Greg Graflund, Bruce Robertson, Frank Jones, Jeff Siewert, Howard Cannon, Larry Spencer, Robert Wegbreit, Jimmy Pyun, Jay Mednikow, Robert Davis, Louis Lettes. TELEVISION CREW COMBINES WORK WITH PLAY Under the supervision of Mr. Rick Broer, and under the student §uidance of Greg Graflund, the TV tudio played an important role in student academics and entertainment. The student TV assistants taped and played-out hundreds of hours of educational programming. The programs, which were taped off the networks or off public television broadcasts, were edited and then shown to students watching on classroom televisions via cable. Another aspect of the closed- circuit capability is the student- produced news show. These telecasts covered student activities such as sports events, chapel skits, pep rallies, and interviews with people associated with special events. TV STUDIO ASSISTANTS: Greg Graflund, Larry Spencer, Frank Jones. PEER COUNCIL — WMUS-TV 1 11 NEWSPAPER More than anything else, a student newspaper is designed to assemble the entire school ' s thoughts, attitudes, activities, and trends, and to put them into print. The 1 979-80 OWL ' S HOOTdid just that. Editor Hampton Sides, faculty advisor Mr. Norman Thompson, and a group of unyielding editors guided a staff of writers, reporters, photographers, and artists from all grades to put out a responsive publication. This factor alone made the paper a success. For the first time ever, the newspaper represented the entire student body. In short, it was a publication of, by, and for the students. Dedication and organization were the keys to the paper ' s success. The OWL ' S HOOT staff worked consistently throughout the year to publish eight-page monthly issues, two Homecoming issues, a winter magazine, and a special November December twelve-page edition, the largest paper ever produced at MUS. With the removal of all little positions, the staff was decreased in size to yield greater efficiency. A three-man editorial board was introduced to liven up the editorial page and to screen pieces for the Letters Section. A graphics staff was also introduced, which worked greatly to enhance the overall look of the paper. Regularly-run cartoons and graphics designs, along with numerous layout changes, gave the newspaper a more dynamic appearance. Additionally, six newsstands placed in various areas on campus made distribution more organized. Signed columns such as Footenotes, Sideline, Sports MUSings, and DISCussions provided consistency with the diversity of material offered throughout the editions. The paper aimed at providing comprehensive coverage of all events through 61 91 Park, a news potpourri; Until Next Issue, a calendar; and Overtime, sports scores and schedules. Editor-in-Chief Hampton Sides. ■ : lt OWL ' SHOOT EDITORS: (standing) Hampton Sides, Jim Higgason, Alan Pritchard, Robert Wegbreit, Jef Kaplan, Jeff Tooms, Hopie Brooks, Mr. Norman Thompson; (sitting) Louis Jehl, Mel Payne, Robin Smithwick; (not pictured) Curtis Cowan. 112 ORGANIZATIONS Sports Editor Alan Pritchard expresses his happiness: he has met still another late-night newspaper deadline. Hampton Sides and Jef Kaplan discuss the content of a very controversial editorial. THE OWL ' S HOOT: (front row) Chuck Blatteis, James Ward, Marlon Starr, Robert Davis, Jamey Howdeshell; (back row) Louis Lettes, Ira Sachs, Jimmy Ringel, Jay Mednikow, John Jones, John Zuckerman, Roy Barnes. NEWSPAPER 113 ANNUAL This year ' s annual staff was one of practically no previous experience. The only returning letterman from last year ' s staff was George Woodbury, this year in charge of Academics. Bruce Ryan, along with David Simpson, Charlie Burrow, and Clayton Rogers, began preparations for the annual even before school began by attending a yearbook clinic at Ole Miss. Remaining sections editors include Dan Robertson, Andy Marker, Bill Lewis, Peter Strong, David Taylor, Curtis Cowan, Kim Jenkins, Stephen Phillips, and Roger Hiatt. Although lacking in experience, the staff quickly learned the basic skills necessary to produce a first-class yearbook. On Saturday mornings, various unnamed editors and staff were often seen watching studio wrestling, a pastime that they greatly preferred over working on the annual. However, under the leadership of Bruce Ryan and the guidance of faculty advisor, Mr. Haguewood, the staff was able to put together, after many grueling hours of diligent work, an OWL of the highest quality. Much credit should also be given to the photography and darkroom staffs headed by Roy Barnes, Tom Barzizza, and Temple Brown; without their hours of dedicated work, the annual could not have been put together. Editor-in-Chief Bruce Ryan. YEARBOOK EDITORS AND STAFF: (standing) Curtis Cowan, Kim Jenkins, Mitchell Cohen, David Simpson, Chip Broadfoot, John Sebes, Stephen Phillips, Peter Strong, David Percer, Richard Pryzma, George Woodbury, Cannon Allen, Roger Hiatt, Marlon Starr, Clayton Rogers; (sitting) Andy Marker, Bruce Ryan; (not pictured) Bill Lewis, Dan Robertson. 114 ORGANIZATIONS  ► DARKROOM STAFF: (front) Jeff Mann, Tom Higley, Temple Brown (editor), Andy Marker, Charlie Sullivan; (back) Jeff Tooms, Kyle Touchstone, Paul Schaefer, Richard Pryzma, Jim Touissaint, Vance Roe. Student Life editor Dan Robertson spends a lonely Saturday working on the yearbook. PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF: (front row) Curtis Cowan, Temple Brown, Tom Higley, Rob Walters, Jeff Mann; (middle row) Paul Schaefer, Jay Mednikow, Henry Koon, Vance Roe; (back row) Jim Karn, Roy Barnes (editor), Jim Touissaint, Jon Garrett, Brian Cunningham. Adrift in a sea of picture clutter, Richard Pryzma and Andy Marker check their bearings before charting a course for completion of the Organizations section by deadline. ANNUAL 115 CHORUS RECEIVES STATE RECOGNITION This year the Mixed Chorus, under the direction of Mr. Anthony Williams, prepared several pieces of music in order to perform locally. The first performance of the chorus was at the Hutchison School on Family Night. As December approached, the chorus arranged a medley of traditional Christmas music for presentation in the Hyde Chapel on the night of December 1 0. Two days later, the chorus presented a portion of the medley to the entire student body during chapel. Another Christmas concert was given at Parkview Manor on the afternoon of December 1 2. In addition to learning music for concerts, several members of the chorus spent extra time practicing music to audition for the All West- Tennessee Chorus, a select 200 who performed at Central High School on November 1 0. Four MUS students were selected from over 1 ,000 people to sing in this chorus: Charlie Burrow, Keith Christenbury, Roger Hiatt, Jay Mednikow. All four were also chosen to advance to the All-State Chorus, which performed in Nashville on March 29. During a joint rehearsal with the Briarcrest chorus, Mr. Anthony Williams chants, All together now! A scene from the Christmas music concert that was held in the Hyde Chapel. Chorus director, Mr. Anthony Willams, prepares himself for the arrival of the attractive female members of the choir. 116 ORGANIZATIONS LITERARY PUBLICATION FOSTERS CREATIVITY The MUSe is the literary publication of Memphis University School. The magazine contains a collection of poems, drawings, and photography by students. Assisted by Mr. Hatchett, the staff compiled an imaginative and artistic publication. Under the discerning eye of editor Bruce Gordon and associate editor Khy Daniel, the MUSe took form. Staffers held several meetings in order to determine which articles were suitable for publication. Contests were held as a means of judging the best entries. The publication came out in the latter part of spring. MUSe staff: (back row) Hugie Foote, David Jacobson, Bruce Gordon, Steve Threlkeld. (front row) Khy Daniel, James Ward, Robin Smithwick. Associate editor, Khy Daniel, breathes a sigh of relief after learning that the publication has met its deadline. CHORAL MUSIC — MUSE 1 1 7 Bicycles The Bicycle Ciub is headed by junior Peter Amminger. Through cross-country hikes, the club sought to stimulate interest in bicycling. The zealous outdoorsmen met infrequently throughout the year; however, they managed to maintain their enthusiasm for the sport. BICYCLE CLUB: (front) Barton Thrasher, Jim Crews, Boyd Wade, Peter Amminger; (back) Tim Hayes, Phil Canale, Rob Hussey, Allen Hughes. Computers One of the many new clubs formed this year was the Computer Club. The Computer Club attempted to distribute to its members popular computer games. The club also encouraged the school to purchase a more sophisticated computer than the presently owned one. The president is Jay Mednikow. COMPUTER CLUB: (third row) Brian Cunningham, Jimmy Pyun, Kevin Powell, Jim Springfield, Jay Mednikow, Marshall Odeen, Mitchell Cohen, Allen Battle; (second row) Clay Ford, Bruce Ryan, Barton Newton, Dan Barron, Ben Ward, Mike McMillan; (front row) William Webb, Mr. Tom Brown. Cameras The ever-popular Camera Club was back again under the direction of Jeff Tooms. Afternoon sessions of photography led to several field trips. Under the guidance of Mr. Norman Thompson, the club members endeavored to improve their photographic skills and increase their knowledge of cameras. CAMERA CLUB: (back) Curtis Cowan, Frank Jones, Mr. Norman Thompson, Jeff Tooms; (middle) Tom Higley, Kyle Touchstone, Tom Barzizza, Andy Marker; (front) Steve Hays. 118 ORGANIZATIONS F.C.A. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is headed this year by senior Brooke Rodriguez. The club met once or twice a month and played basketball, volleyball, or other sports. This activity was followed with a speech by a guest speaker or by Mr. Jackson, the faculty advisor. F.C.A.: (front row) Jimmy Allen, Clayton Rogers; (second row) Ray Wooten, Wes McCann, Dan Robertson, David Simpson, Brooke Rodriguez, Charlie Burrow, Sammy Gannaway, Ted Angelakis, Mark Adams; (third row) Cannon Allen, Bryan Jones, Greg Parker, Bill Wilson, Sammy Graham, David Percer. Senior Scott Stevens is the president of the Pep Club. Activities included organizing pep rallies, painting signs for athletic events, and selling MUS T-shirts, buttons, and visors. THE MUS PEP CLUB Civic Service CIVIC SERVICE CLUB: (back row) Jeff Tooms, Doug McCown, Chip Broadfoot, Robin Smithwick, Paul Wadsworth, David Simpson, Curtis Cowan, Jeff Gray, Ted Angelakis, Tod Singer, Greg Thompson, Bud Thrasher; (middle row) David Cassius, Chris Fulton, Frank Jones, Mel Payne, Don Miller, George Skouteris, Cotter Cunningham, Tom Barzizza, Kyle Touchstone; (front row) Ray Wooten, Chip Crawford, Robert Wegbreit, Stephen Philips Sammy Graham, Brooke Rodriguez. The Civic Service Club, under the direction of Chip Broadfoot, sponsored a rockathon to aid a local charity and a can drive to help feed needy Memphis families on Thanksgiving. CLUBS 119 EIGHTH GRADE CHEERLEADERS: (first row) Michelle Nelson, Paige Latham, Jill Keathley, Oakleigh McKelvey; (second row) Cole Nickey, Amy Murell, Eve Witmer, Susan Cunningham. Liz Ruleman attempts to stir up student enthusiasm during a Friday morning pep rally. Wendy Lumm, Pam Brooks, and Tracy McKarem cheer the Buzzards to victory. Meanwhile Cavett Fallis, Sammy Graham, and Don Miller discuss their post-game activities. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: (back row) Cavett Fallis, Scott Stevens, Russ Billings, Don Miller, Chip Broadfoot; (front row) Anne Anthony, Laura Bourgoyne, Kate Blackwell, Wendy Lumm, Liz Ruleman, Pam Brooks, Tracy McKarem, Mary Tabor; (not pictured) Carey Stanton. 120 ORGANIZATIONS For the first time in the twenty- five year history of MUS, cheerleaders were selected rather than elected. After receiving complaints from the student body concerning the cheerleaders ' lack of acrobatic talent, the Administration along with the Student Council devised a series of tryouts for prospective cheerleaders. Under the new system, both yell leaders and cheerleaders are chosen on the basis of appearance, enthusiasm, and skill. Under the direction of Mrs. Marilyn Reinhardt, the eighth and ninth grade cheerleaders displayed their expertise. The girls regularly appeared at all sporting events. Much school spirit was contributed by the Ish Kabibble Memorial Pep Band, led by veteran George One, Two, Ready Play! Woodbury. The group played during all varsity football games and pep rallies. Despite occasional discordancy, the band was always able to muster a response from the crowd. The hard work of the band continued after the football season when they practiced contemporary selections as well as music by Glenn Miller. THE ISH KABIBBLE PEP BAND: (back row) Dick Pryzma, David Knodel, Larry Lee, George Woodbury, Charles Walpole; (front row) Khy Daniel, Jonathan Rosenberg, Mike Woodbury, Rob Woodbury, Jeff Siewert. On a hot summer day, the varsity cheerleaders work hard to perfect their acrobatic skills. JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: (third row) Elizabeth Allen, Lauren Rantzow, Shannon Cowles, Suzanne Moore; (second row) Tempe James, Darcy Clarendon, Avery Patton; (first row) Leslie Patton, Susan Pritchard, Anne Latham. CHEERLEADERS 121 French The French Club, under the direction of senior George Woodbury, met frequently throughout the year to discuss various aspects of French culture and history. In addition to enhancing their knowledge of French customs, club members delighted in sampling authentic French cuisine. French Club: (standing) Mark Wright, Jimmy Pyun, George Woodbury, Jeff Levinson, Frank Jones, David Jacobson, Sam Scull, Chuck Blatteis, Charlie Sullivan, Joseph Steuer. (in guillotine) Chapman Dewey. Ping-Pong The Ping-Pong Club was one of the more active clubs on campus. The popular sport attracted the attention of many students. A number of tournaments were held during the year in an attempt to determine who is the true champion of the bouncing ball. Greg Harris was president of the club. PING-PONG CLUB: (from left to right) Vance Roe, Bob Mallory, Keith Johnson, Ken Johnson, Tom Kimbrough, Greg Harris, Jeff Fuller, Berk Donaldson, Warwick Garner, Mike Marsh, Charlie Sullivan, John Ramey. Latin The Lower School Latin Club, under the guidance of faculty sponsors Mrs. Higgs and Mrs. Reinhardt, had a busy year. Numerous hours were spent in preparation for local and state Latin tournaments. Also, the Latin enthusiasists re-enacted the famous lo Saturnalia festival. LOWER SCHOOL LATIN CLUB: (top to bottom) (l-r) (back row): Mrs. Higgs, Mike Treace, Shawn Snipes, Bill Cole, Mike Tarkington, James Hudson, David Muller. (second row) Jeff Hirsch, Ricky Silverman, Paul Shea, (third row) Roy Walters, Cliff Winnig, Adam Aronson, Robert Wallace, Harold Brown, Chris Trapp, Bailey Brown, (fourth row) Leo Beale, Stewart Waller, David Elkin, Charles Yukon, Fred Hidaji, Bob McEwan, Scott Blen, Mark Hamer, Pat McCarty, Robert Hollabaugh, Jeff Houston, Doug Kremer. (fifth row) Edward Felsenthal, Adam Kriger, Ricky Fogelman, Brian Levinson, Scott Echols, Evans Jack, Scott Weiss, Felix Ch ' ien, Bob Higley, Gregg Landau, Mrs. Reinhardt. 122 ORGANIZATIONS FENCING CLUB: Marshall Odeen, Kevin Powell, Mark Powell, Allen Battle. Epee The Fencing Club was headed by senior Mark Powell. A group of interested students received instruction from professional fencers at the Second Presbyterian Church. The swordsmen trained in hopes of capturing the state fencing title. Book The Book Club returned with Mr. Hatchett serving as faculty sponsor. Club members met frequently to discuss various literary pieces. Topics for discussion included the works of Arthur Conan Doyle and P. G. Wodehouse. BOOK CLUB: (from left to right) Mr. Hatchett, Chuck Blatteis, Rob Woodbury, John Norwood, Geroge Woodbury, Bruce Robertson. SUPER SUB CLUB: (front row) (l-r) Robin Smithwick, Steve Hays, Dan Robertson, Tom Barzizza, Louis Jehl, Cavett Fallis, Hampton Sides, Brian Cunningham, (second row) Bryan Jones, David Simpson, Brooke Rodriguez, Jon Garrett, David Percer, David Vick. (third row) Bruce Gordon, Allen Battle. Super Sub The Super Sub Club consisted of a group of seniors with voracious appetites. During seventh period on Thursdays, hungry seniors could often be found at the Super Submarine Sandwich Shop. Intense negotiations with the luncheon ' s management enabled MUS students to receive discount prices for their feasts. CLUBS 123 m m, - ft V nCw I CHARACTER, HONOR, LEADERSHIP . . . 125 126 PEOPLE THE MANYFACES OF MUS PEOPLE MANY FACES 127 Veritas Honorque Unchanged MUS has seen many changes over the years. The school has grown from two halls and half a gymnasium to a new science center and five other buildings. The fashions of the fifties have been replaced and the school has grown in size and prestige. Yet the attitudes are familiar; the standards still remain. The Senior Class President of ' 58, Kerry Patteson, said, Everyone wanted to be a success, but we had no real goals. We all expected something from college. On the weekends we hoped for a party. If there were no real plans, we would gather at Elizabeth Nickey ' s guest house. Sometimes we would cruise the Pig ' n ' Whistle Restaurant or try to catch a buddy in the passion pit. Most of the girls we dated went to Hutchison, and our biggest rivals were White Station and East High. Germantown was also a rival, but we always hated them. It seems that little has changed, and twenty-five years from now we the Seniors of ' 80 will look back and probably think many of the same thoughts that the Seniors of ' 58 are thinking today. It is true that the names and places have changed; the Pig ' n ' Whistle is now the Sub Shop and a host of other fast food spots. Don Miller ' s house has replaced Elizabeth Nickey ' s and Briarcrest is now our biggest rival, even though the attitude about Germantown has only changed slightly. MUS has also changed its faces over the years and grown into a highly respected institution of higher learning. Though the faces change a little each year, the standard of MUS has always been Veritas Honorque. The Honor Code, exceptional for a secondary school, has been challenged but has weathered the test of time. Academics have always been taken seriously, but even the class of ' 58 used to cram 1 5 minutes before class. MUS has changed over the years. The fashions have been transformed. Short hair and grease are gone for the time being, but when we are twenty-five years from now, maybe greasy-kid-stuff will be back. Yet MUS will probably remain the same. For excellence is a tough thing to improve upon. 1970 ' s elegant men of the Student Council. Some rising Seniors cool it with a summertime swim in the Mid-American Mall Fountain. 128 PEOPLE CLASS 01 ex 8 ifr l ) 5 X 3 lnjucrsitu cljool ft XHUtKEf -A ;•■ r j ( C f 1L 1 9 Ver tes Honorque, the standard of MUS. The first graduating c ass of MUS. Memphis University School in 1 955. Co . Lynn, Mr. Thorn, and Mr. Hatchett, three dedicated faculty and administrative heads. Tugging at his party hat, Mr. Thorn celebrates the twenty-fifth birthday of MUS in highest style with his students. The undefeated football team of 1 958, reunited in 1 978. .2 E en SENIORS 129 Mark Theophilus Adams Mu Alpha Theta 11,12; Dean ' s List 9. 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Newspaper Staff 11,12; French Club Assistant Secretary 1 1 ; Liberal Front United 1 2; Pep Club 1 2; Latin Club 9 Cannon Fairfax Allen Student Council Secretary-Treasurer 1 1 ; Senior Class President 12; Honor Council 1 2; Peer Council 11,12, Election Convention 10; Cum Laude Society 1 1 , 1 2; Mu Alpha Theta 1 1 , 1 2; National Honor Society 11, 12; Dean ' sList 12; Dean ' s Scholar 9, 10, 1 1 . Football 9,10; Soccer 11,12; Track and Field 10, 11,12; Actor in The Browning Version 1 2; Yearbook Staff, Section Editor 1 2; Civic Service Club 1 0, 1 1 . 12;F.C.A. 9, 10, 11, 12; Rowdies Soccer Club 10, 12; Sub Club 12. James Edward Allen Honor Council 1 1 , President 12; Election Convention 1 0, 1 1 ; Cum Laude Society 1 1 , 1 2; Mu Alpha Theta 11,12; National Honor Society 11,12; NEDT Commendation 10; National Merit Letter of Commendation 1 2; Dean ' s List 9. 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Basketball 1 0, 1 1 . 1 2. Football 9; Track and Field 9. 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Civic Service Club 1 2; F.C. A. 9, 1 0. 1 1 , 1 2; Pep Club 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Latin Club 9; Sub Club 1 2. Robert Franklin Ashley Election Convention 1 0; Football, Captain 9, 1 0, 1 1 , Captain 1 2; Track and Field 9.10; Baseball 11,12; Yearbook Staff. Photography 11.12; Civic Service Club 9, 10, 12; FC.A. 9, 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 9. 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Sub Club 12. Roy James Barnes, Jr. Transferred 10; Mu Alpha Theta 12; National Merit Semi-Finalist 1 2; Dean ' s Scholar 1 1 ; Dean ' s List 1 0, 12; MUSe Staff 12. Newspaper Staff 10, Associate Photography Editor 12, Yearbook Staff, Photography Staff 1 0, 1 1 . 1 2, Darkroom Staff 10,11, 12, Photographic Editor 12; Civic Service Club 12; Liberal Front United 1 2; Pep Club 1 0, 1 1 ; Spanish Club 10, 1 1 , 12; Book Club 11,12; Camera Club 1 1 . 12; Sub Club 12 Thomas Michael Barzizza Election Committee 1 2, Election Convention 10; Newspaper Staff 11,12; Yearbook Staff, Photography Staff 9, 1 0. 1 1 , Photography Editor 1 2; Darkroom Staff 9. 1 0. 1 1 . 1 2. Bicycle Club 9; Chess Club 1 2; Mechanics Club 1 2; Pep Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Photography Club 9, 1 0, 11 , Vice-President 1 2; Hunting Club 1 0, 1 1 . Latin Club 9; Sub Club President 12; Youth in Government 12. GRADUATION: THE FINAL DEADLINE With SAT and ACT tests long since completed, letters of acceptance received, and graduation at hand, the MUS senior wraps up his high school career. The senior record is an impressive one, and as the seniors shopped for a college, they found that MUS and the record they had made were highly respected by institutions of higher learning across the country. In the six years at MUS, this class has consistently achieved a median grade-point average of greater than 81 %. This senior class boasts 1 8 Cum Laude Society members, 21 Mu Alpha The ta members, and many National Honor Society members. However, most impressive is the fact that seniors in the class of ' 80 hold 1 Letters of Commendation and 1 5 semi-finalist positions in the National Merit SQT competition. The median ACT score last year was 26; the incoming freshmen of one of the top Southern colleges have a median score of 25. One of the most prestigious Ivy League schools said that MUS was one of the two powerhouse college applicants in the nation. Many top-notch schools have indicated that an MUS senior of ' 80, because of his excellent training, is a strong candidate for admissions. The competitive atmosphere is so pervasive that an average of a low B is quite an achievement. At MUS class-rank is not a primary consideration. Between the rank of 4 and 1 5 there are only 3.2 points. As a result of fine training the MUS senior has earned an impressive record and gained the respect of many institutions of higher learning. Mark Adams thumbs through his French workbook one last time before his semester examination. 130 PEOPLE Tod Singer hurriedly scrawls the definitions to atheism and natural theology for Mr. Jackson ' s God in Human History course. Sleep, that knits up the ravell ' d sleave of care; The death of each day ' s life, sore labor ' s bath, Balm of hurt minds, great Nature ' s second course. William Shakespeare ... in honor of James Ward. Caught day-dreaming, Paul Thornton plays with one of Mr. O ' s note cards. Allen Overton Battle, III Transferred 12; Actor in The Browning Version 12; Computer Club 1 2; Fencing Club 1 2; Pep Club 1 2. Ping-Pong Club 1 2; Book Club 1 2; Sub Club 1 2; At Grace St Lukes; Amateur Radio Club 1 1 ; Chess Club 9, Vice President 1 1 ; French Club 9. 1 0. 1 1 Russell Bradley Billings Track and Field 11.12; Cross Country 12; Yell Leader 12; Civic Service Club 1 1 , 1 2; F.C.A. 9, 1 0. 1 1 , 1 2; High Adventure Club 1 2; Mechanics Club 1 2; Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12; Ski Club 9. 10. 11; Sub Club 12 Mark Harvey Bilsky Peer Council 12; Cum Laude Society 11, 12; Mu Alpha Theta 1 2; NEDT Letter ot Commendation 9; Dean ' s List 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2, Basketball 9; Track and Field 9,10,11, Cross Country 1 0; Yearbook. Section Editor 1 1 , Civic Service Club 1 1 ; Pep Band 10; Latin Club Treasurer 10 Walter Marion Broadfoot, III Student Council, Parliamentarian 12; Election Committee 1 2; Election Convention 10; Soccer 9. 11. 12, Captain 10; Track and Field 12; Yell Leader 12; Actor in: Babes in Arms 1 1 , Fiddler on the Roof 1 1 , Waif Until Dark 1 2; Civic Service Club 1 0, 1 1 President 12; F.C.A. 11, 12. Pep Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Rowdies Soccer Club 1 2; Sub Club 1 2; Camping Club11 Everett Hope Brooks, III Peer Council 1 2; Election Convention 1 1 ; NEDT Letter of Commendation 9; Newspaper Staff 1 1 , Editorial Editor 12; Yearbook Staff, Ad Campaign 12; Civic Service Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Common Sense Club, President 1 2; F.C.A. 1 2; High Adventure Club 1 1 ; Pep Club 1 1 , 1 2; Spanish Club 1 0; Latin Club 9; Actor in Cheaper by the Dozen, Track 9, 10, 11, 12; Cross-Country 9, 10, 11, 12. Michael Montague Brown Golf 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Civic Service Club 1 0. 1 1 ; F.C.A. 9, 10. 1 1 , 1 2; Latin Club 9; Sub Club 1 2. SENIORS 131 SENIORS TAKE THE FIELD After the Quarter Pounders, Boofoos, Mutzi ' s Muchachos, the Revised 68 ' ers, and the Beavers thoroughly beat each other to death in the Student Council ' s Intramural football season, the seniors joined forces to trounce the faculty. Only once before in the glorious history of the Turkey Bowl have the faculty waved the white flag. The seniors of ' 80, directed by Spic Rodriquez and S. Nelson Graham, in an electric finale toppled the faculty for the second time. With Thanksgiving only half a day away, the seniors and the faculty took to the field. The game was officiated by Mr. Leigh MacQueen and Jonathan Scharff. The drizzly day painted a bleak scene, but senior Richard Scharff, on an outstanding 60-yard TD run in the first half, brightened the senior outlook. Yet the faculty, under the direction of Jugular Vein Remmers, razzle-dazzled their way to the goal line, not once but twice in the first half. The rain-drenched field began to take its toll. The teachers fatigued slowly but surely while the students looked dismayed, until Greg Parker zipped across the goal line and tied the score at 1 2. As the fourth quarter drew to a close, eager expectation mounted as overtime became imminent. Licking sweat and longing to dry their mud-smeared spectacles, the teachers mounted their assault. Four times they pushed hard, four times no cigar. The tension pulled taut every muscle in the seniors ' bodies. Two senior attempts, no success, and then on the third try, a complete surprise. From Steve Johnson to Warwick Garner (an Americanized African bush- hunter), the pigskin flew guided by destiny. As the ball settled in Warwick ' s hands, the crowd went wild. John Ogle takes some time out during lunch to get ready for the Student Council ' s Intramural Basketball Season. Jerry Lament Bryson Transferred 10; Election Committee 12; Football 10. 11.12; Wrestling 10, 11, 12; Baseball 10; Civic Service Club 10, 11.12;FCA . 11, 12; Pep Club 10. 11,12;SubClub12. Charles Weldon Burrow, Jr. Election Convention 1 1 ; Mu Alpha Theta 12; NEDT Letter of Commendation 9, National Merit Semi- Finalist 12; NEDT Letter of Commendation 9; Dean ' s List9, 10, 11; Dean ' s Scholar 9, 10, Football9, 10, 11,12; West Tennessee Choir 1 2; All State Choir 1 2; Yearbook Stafl 10, Section Editor 12, Backgammon Club 9; Amateur Radio 1 1 ; F.C.A. 12; Pep Club 1 1 , 12; Sensory Club 1 2; Spanish Club 1 1 ; Ultimate Frisbee 1 1 . Book Club 1 0; Latin 9. Robert Howard Cannon Transferred 10; Wrestling 10, Yearbook, Darkroom Staff 1 1 ; TV. Crew 11,12; Chess Club 10; Civic Service 12; FC A 11, French Club 12; High Adventure Club 1 2; Pep Club 1 0, 1 1 . 1 2, Ping-pong Club 1 2, Ultimate Frisbee 1 2; Photography Club 1 1 . TV Club 12; Sub Club 12 Mitchell Reuben Cohen Cum Laude Society 1 1 , 1 2; Mu Alpha Theta 11,12; Dean ' s List 11,12, Dean ' s Scholar 1 1 ; Yearbook Staff 12; TV Crew 12; Backgammon Club 10, 12; Chess Club 1 0; Civic Service Club 1 1 , 1 2; Computer Club Secretary 1 2; Pep Club 1 2; Science Club 1 2. Latin Club 9, 10, 1 1 . Sub Club 1 2. Kevin Cottrell Coleman Transferred 1 1 ; Football 1 1 , Baseball 11,12; Computer Club 12; F.C.A. 12; Mechanics Club 12; Pep Club 11, 12; Sub Club 12. William Curtis Cowan, Jr. Election Convention 9; Close Up 1 1 ; NEDT Letter of Commendation 9; Actor in Inherit the Wind 9; Newspaper Staff, Business Manager 12; Yearbook Staff, Section Editor 12, Photography Staff 12; Backgammon Club 1 0; Civic Service Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Common Sense Club 1 2; Four Wheel Drive Club 1 1 ; Pep Club 9. 10. 1 1 . 12; Spanish Club 9. 10; Photography Club 11.12; Hunting Club 1 0, 1 1 ; Water Skiing Club 1 1 132 PEOPLE MlSmw Daw ' d Wcfc points out to a disbelieving Alan Pritchard the meaning of a kick in the grass, which is found on the back of Alan ' s shirt. As Sammy Graham confuses the Senior defense, Coach Rodriguez makes a surreptitious deal with referee Jon Scharff, and David Simpson prepares for flight over the faculty in the MUS Turkey Bowl. Umpire Jerry Bryson keeps a close eye on the third-base runner during Park Commission ball this past summer. Thomas Samuel Crawford Football 9,11,12; Civic Service Club 1 1 , 1 2; Musician ' s Club 1 2; Spanish Club 1 1 . Hollis Newman Cross Basketball 9; Track and Field 9, 10, 12; Newspaper Staff 1 2; Yerabook Staff 1 2; TV. Crew, Sports Anchorman 12; Bicycle Club 1 1 ; Civic Service Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; F.C. A. 1 0, 1 1 ; High Adventure Club 1 2; Mechanics Club 1 2; Musician s Club 1 0, 1 1 , President 12; Pep Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Spanish Club 1 0; New Wave Singers 1 2; Sub Club 1 2. Brian Dean Cunningham Dean ' s List 11,12; Track and Field 9, 1 0, 1 1 ; Cross Country 1 0, 1 1 ; Yearbook Staff 12, Photography Staff 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2, Darkroom Staff 1 0; Amateur Radio Club 1 0; Civic Service Club 1 1 ; Computer Club 12; Pep Club 1 1 , 1 2; Photography Club 9, 1 0, 11,12; Latin Club 9; TV Club 12. Gordon Cotter Cunningham Transferred 1 1 ; Election Committee 12; Peer Council 1 2; Newspaper Staff 1 1 , Civic Service Club 11, 12; F.C.A. 12; Pep Club 11, 12; NewWave Singers 12; Sub Club 12. Coldwell Daniel, IV NEDT Letter of Commendation 10; National Merit Semi-Finalist 1 2; Actor in; Up the Down Staircase 9, No Time for Sergeants 9, The Women 9, Don f Drink the Water 1 0, Seven Keys to Baldpate 1 1 , The Little Prince 1 1 , Dr acuta, Baby 1 2, Beyond the Fringe 12; Stage Crew 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Lighting Crew 9. 1 0, 1 1 ; Publicity Staff 11,12; Program Staff 11,12; MUSe Staff 12; Chess Club 9; Fencing Club 1 0, 1 1 ; Pep Band 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Ping-Pong Club 9; Simulations Club Vice-President 11.12; Book Club 1 2; Strategy Club 9; President 1 0, 1 1 . Sub Club 1 2. Cavett Wier Fall is Transferred 1 0; Yell Leader 1 2; Bicycle Club 1 0, 1 1 ; Civic Service Club 10, 11. 12; F.C. A. 10, 11. 12; High Adventure Club 1 1 . President 1 2; Mechanics Club 1 1 ; Pep Club 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Ultimate Frisbee Club 1 2; Photography Club 1 0; Hunting Club 1 1 , Ski Club 1 0, 11;SubClub12. 5 o C 5 133 Huger Lee Foote Transferred Out 10; Football 9; Track and Field 9; MUSe Staff 11,12; Newspaper 1 1 , 1 2, Chess Club 12; Civic Service Club 11.12; High Adventure Club 11. 12; Liberal Front United 12; Musician ' s Club 9. 11, 12; Pep Club 9, 11, 12; Ping-Pong Club 12; Ultimate Frisbee Club 1 1 , 1 2; Photography Club 9; Sub Club 12. Barry Lee Frager Transferred 1 2; Wrestling Captain 1 2, Computer Club 12; Spanish Club 12; Sub Club 12 At Germantown: Chess Club 9, 10, 11; Science Club 10, 11; Sensory Club 9, 10, 11; Wrestling 10, 11; History Club 9, 10. 11; Actor in: Oklahoma u. Our Town 1 1 . You Can ' ( Take It With You 1 1 Warwick Robert Garner Soccer 9, Track and Field 10, Tennis 10, 11,12; Yearbook Staff, Photography Staff 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Amateur Radio Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 ; High Adventure Club 10, 11; Mechanics Club 11. 12; Ping-Pong Club 12. Sensory Club 1 2, Ultimate Frisbee 10, 1 1. 12. Samuel Jonathan Garrett Peer Council 1 2; Soccer 9,10,11,12; Newspaper, Associate Editor 12, Yearbook Staff, Photography Staff 10, 11, 12; Darkroom Staff 10, 11, 12, Civic Service Club 1 2; F C A 1 1 . 1 2; Four Wheel Drive Club 1 1 . 1 2; High Adventure Club 1 2; Mechanics Club11, 12; Musician ' s Club 12. PepClub9. 10, 11, Secretary 12; Ping-Pong Club 12; Ultimate Frisbee Club 1 1 ; Photography Club 9, 1 0. 1 1 , 1 2; Hunting Club 11, 12, Sub Club 12 John Edward Good, Jr. Peer Council 1 2; Track and Field 11,12, Yearbook Staff, Photography Staff 1 1 , Civic Service Club 1 1 . 12. High Adventure Club 11.12; Liberal Front United 12; Mechanics Club 10, 1 1 , 12; Pep Club 9. 10, 1 1 , 12; Ping-Pong Club 1 2; Sensory Club 12; Ultimate Frisbee 12, Photography Club 1 1 , Camping Club 1 0; SubClub12. Bruce Michael Gordon Student Council 1 2; Peer Council 1 2; Mu Alpha Theta 11,12; Quill and Scroll 11,12; Soccer 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; MUSe Staff 1 1 . Editor 1 2; Newspaper Staff 10, Business Manager 1 1 ; Yearbook Staff 1 1 ; Backgammon Club 9. President 12; Civic Service Club 10, 11.12; High Adventure Club President 10 and 1 1 ; Musician ' s Club 1 2; Ultimate Frisbee 1 1 ; Book Club Secretary 10, Rowdies Soccer Club 1 2; Sub Club President 12 SENIORS GET TOGETHER AT THE FES1 When I came to MUS in my sophomore year, I of course didn ' t think I would be asked to write a short piece about this Senior Class for the annual. I ' ve gotten a clear perspective from more time at MUS, and I ' ve seen some great things, better than the usual good, happen because of the efforts of members of my senior class. I ' ve seen an unusual number of my fellow classmates get involved in some of the various aspects of MUS, and besides enjoying themselves they made contributions to the school, frequently with sacrifices. Such involvement is by no means unusual among Senior Classes. Neither is a certain amount of class unity — by the end of their last year, most people will tolerate each other. Although no group of some ninety-odd people can be completely unified, even in exceptional cases, unusual tolerance, good-will, and support have been some of the characteristics of this class, even before the senior year began. From the honesty and openness between widely different people during the class ' s group discussions at the end of our junior year, and through the support of many seniors for each other in activities, the Class of 1 980 has kept the advantages of different talents and interests without succumbing to the animosity and cliquishness that has sometimes been the price of achievement. John Sebes While at the Family Fest, Dan Robertson suddenly realizes that he scissored his jeans too short. 134 PEOPLE Gregory Drew Graflund Mu Alpha Theta 11,12; NEDT Letter of Commendation 9; National Merit Letter of Commendation 1 2; Soccer 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Track and Field 9,10; Amateur Radio Club 1 0, President 1 1 , Treasurer 1 2; Computer Club 1 2; Mechanics Club 12; Science Club 12; Latin Club 9; TV, Club 9. 1 0, Technical Director 1 1 , Producer 1 2. Samuel Nelson Graham II Student Council, Commissioner of Special Activities 1 2; Election Convention 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Deans List 1 0; Basketball, Manager 9; Track and Field 9, 10; Cross Country 1 0, 1 1 ; Yell Leader 1 2; Civic Service Club 9, 10, 1 1 , 1 2; Common Sense Club 1 2; F.C.A. 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 12; High Adventure Club 1 1 ; Pep Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 12; Sensory Club 12; Spanish Club 9, 10. 11,12; Ultimate Frisbee Club 1 0, 1 1 ; Ski Club 1 0; TV Club 10, 1 1 , Assistant Director 1 2; Sub Club 1 2. James Jeffrey Gray Basketball 9, 1 0; Tennis 1 0, 1 1 , Captain 1 2; Baseball 10; Stage Crew 9; Civic Service Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 . 1 2; F.C.A. 9, 10, 1 1, 12; Pep Club 9. 1 0. 1 1 , 1 2; Spanish Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 . 12; Strategy Club 1 1 ; Sub Club 1 2. Daniel Timothy Greer Football 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Track and Field 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Newspaper Staff 12; FC.A. 10, 11, 12, High Adventure Club 11,12; Musicians Club 12; Pep Club 9; Sensory Club 1 2; Ultimate Frisbee 1 2; Hunting Club 9; Camping Club 1 0, 1 1 ; Sub Club 1 2. Dennis Stuart Hale Dean ' s List 9,10,11.12; Basketball Manager 9; Baseball 10,12; Civic Service Club 9. 1 0, 1 1 , 12; Pep Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Ping-Pong Club 9, 1 2; Raquetbali Club President 1 1 . Steven Robertson Hays Yearbook Staff, Photography Staff 11.12; Civic Service Club 10, 11, 12; F.C.A. 9, 10, 11,12; Mechanics Club 9. 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Pep Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Sensory Club 1 2; Spanish Club 10, Photography Club 10, 11,12; Hunting Club 10, Ski Club 9, 10; Sub Club 12 ( ) As a ninth grader hands Jay Good yet another fiver, Jay muses, There ' s a sucker born every minute. Jon Garrett and Greg Graflund watch with dismay as their kite drifts toward a power line. Ye ask and receive not because you ask amiss. James 4:3 SENIORS 135 Roger Lew Hiatt. Jr. Mu Alpha Theta 1 1 , 1 2; NEDT Letter of Commendation 9; National Merit Letter ot Commendation 1 0; Dean ' s List 11,12; Dean ' s Scholar 9; Yearbook Staff, Business Manager 1 2; Chess Club 11,12; F.C A 12; Pep Club 11,12; Science Club 1 2; Latin Club 9. James Darrell Higgason, Jr. NEDT Letter of Commendation 9; Football 9, 1 0. 1 1 , 12; MUSe Staff 12, Newspaper Staff 1 1 . Associate Editor 1 2; Yearbook Staff, Photography Staff 11.12, Darkroom Staff 1 1 ; Civic Service Club 1 1 , 1 2; F.C. A. 10,11,12; Liberal Front United 12; Mechanics Club 1 1 , 12; Pep Club 9,10,11.12; Sensory Club 1 2; Spanish Club 1 1 ; Photography Club 1 1 , 1 2; Raquetball Club 1 1 , 12; T V Club 12; Sub Club 12 Richard Frank Jackson Transferred 12; Track and Field 12; Simulations Club 12 At Sperry High School: Dexter Perkins History Award 1 1 ; Cross Country 10,11; Track and Field 9, 10, 11. Louis Crowley Jehl, Jr. Student Council 10, 12; Election Convention 9, 10, 1 1 , NEDT Letter of Commendation 9; Basketball 9; Football 9; Track and Field 9,11,12; Newspaper Staff. Assistant Sports Editor 11,12; Civic Service Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Common Sense Club 12; Mechanics Club 1 1 , 1 2; Pep Club 9,10.11,12; Spanish Club 1 0, 1 1 ; Latin Club 9; Sub Club 12 Kimble Lee Jenkins Student Council. President 12; Election Convention 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; NEDT Letter of Commendation 9; National Merit Letter of Commendation 12; Soccer 9, 1 0. 1 1 , Captain 1 2; Track and Field 1 0; Fiddler on the Roof 1 1 ; Newspaper Staff 11,12; Yearbook Staff, Ad Campaign Chairman 1 1 , Section Editor 1 2, Photography Staff 1 1 , Darkroom Staff 1 1 . Bicycle Club 9; Civic Service Club 1 1 . 1 2; F.C.A. 1 1 , 1 2; High Adventure Club 1 2; Mechanics Club 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Musician ' s Club 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club 1 0; Photography Club 1 0. 1 1 , 1 2; Sub Club 12 Charles Eric Johnson Track and Field 9. 1 0; Cross Country 9,10; Civic Service Club 1 1 ; High Adventure Club 10,11,12. Musician ' s Club 1 2; Pep Club 1 1 ; Ping-Pong Club 12; Ultimate Frisbee 10,11. President 1 2. Upon hearing that the Freshman Retreat was cancelled, the seniors destroyed Steve Oehmen ' s car as a joke. However, the seniors discovered that the car was already a veritable ruin. 136 PEOPLE Where Are the Seniors? Enlisting? ElCid Meat Wagon Under Wegbreit ' s Spell Destin J--Wag ' s The Rogues Decern The Well National Lanes Rendezvous Rocky Horrow Show Super Sub Shop The Square Summer Twin Drive-In Krystal Half Shell Pickwick Audubon Park The Game Steamboat Blues Alley Room 863, Baptist Memorial East Cook Convention Center 10 D. Canale ' s Distributors Horshoe Midnight Movie Apocalypse Now B-Ball at Holy Communion Around the Corner Pizza Man Debutante Ball New Orleans Backstage, Earth, Wind and Fire College Trips Pete Sam ' s Murphy ' s Oyster Bar Party at Miller ' s Coach Peters ' Office El Charro Orpheum Dan ' s Draftboard Spring River Lucy Opera Atop the Cupola Site TheBup Lepanto Freshman Retreat Boelte ' s Office Polo Matches The Jazz Fest 4 As the Buzzards pick the Leisure Lions apart during the Holiday Tournament, Howard Cannon grins in vicarious delight. Steven Fletcher Johnson Student Council 9; Election Convention 10.11; Football 9; Golf 1 1 ; High Adventure Club 1 1 , 1 2; Pep Club 9. 1 0. 1 1 . 1 2. Ping-Pong Club 11,12; Sensory Club 1 2; Ultimate Frisbee Club 1 0, 1 1 . Secretary 1 2; Camping Club 1 0; Sub Club 1 2 William Bryan Jones Student Council 1 0. 1 1 . Vice President 12; Election Committee 12, Election Convention 10; Soccer 9,10,11.12; Track and Field 1 1 . 1 2; Civic Service Club 9. 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Camping Club 1 0; F.C.A. 11,12; Liberal Front United 1 2; Mechanics Club 1 0, Vice President 11,12; Musician ' s Club 1 1 , Pep Club 9, 1 0. 1 1 , 1 2; Rowdies Soccer Club 9, 1 0, 1 2; Ultimate Frisbee 10; Sub Club 12, Youth in Government 12. William Frank Jones NEDT Letter of Commendation 9, National French Contest. Third in Memphis 10, Certificate D ' Honneur 1 1 ; Dean ' s List 9.10,11; Stage Crew 1 1 ; Civic Service Club 1 2; French Club 1 0, 11, Treasurer 1 2; Pep Club 1 2; Photography Club 1 0. Secretary 1 1 , Treasu rer 1 2 James Robert Karn, Jr. Transferred 1 1 ; Soccer 1 1 ; Yearbook Staff, Photography Staff 11,12, Darkroom Staff 1 1 . 12; Civi Service Club 11, 12; FC A. 11, 12; Liberal Front United 12; Mechanics ' Club 1 1 , 12; Pep Club 11, 12; Sensory Club 12; Photography Club 1 1 . 1 2; Ski Club 1 1 ; Sub Club James Davant Latham, Jr. Honor Council 9, 10, Secretary 1 1 , Vice- President 12; Election Committee 12. Election Convention 9. 1 0; Football 9; Soccer 10,11,12; Track and Field 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; MUSe Staff 11.12; Newspaper Staff 1 2; Yearbook Staff 1 0; Civic Service Club 1 1 ; Common Sense Club 1 2; Mechanics ' Club 1 1 , 1 2; Pep Club 9,10,11,12; Photography 12; Hunting Club 9; Latin Club 10; Camping Club Secretary 10, Sub Club 12 Douglas Nail McCown Peer Council 12; National Merit Semi-Finalist 1 2; Deans List 1 1 ; Track and Field 11,12; Wrestling 1 1 , Captain 12; Newspaper Staff 1 1 , 1 2; Civic Service Club 11.12; Musician ' s Club 1 2; Pep Club 1 1 ; Spanish Club 1 1 SENIORS 137 Chip Crawford and Brooke Rodriguez have second thoughts about getting into the dunk tank at the Family Festival. As the casted Chip Broadfoot tees up the pigskin for Don Miller during CFAPTHI ' s knee-ball game, Jim Karn realizes that neither has any idea about what football really is. Believe it or not, this is George Woodbury at the Hutchison Ice Cream Social. 9 h. iK HH gj p B I w $ i 1 r T jjp I Edward Andrew Marker Dean ' s List 9, 1 0, 1 1 . 1 2; Stage Crew 9,10,11; Publicity Staff 11,12; MUSe Staff 12, Newspaper Staff 12; Yearbook, Section Editor 12, Photography Staff 12, Darkroom Staff 10. 11, 12; Civic Service Club 12; French Club 9,10,11; Photography Club 9. 10, 11, 12; Latin Club 9. Lloyd Donelson Miller Student Council 1 2. Track and Field 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Cross Country 1 1 , Yell Leader 12; Newspaper Staff 1 1 ; Civic Service Club 1 0. 1 1 , 1 2; F.C. A. 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2 Mechanics Club 9, President 11,12; Pep Club 9,10, 11.12; Latin Club 9; Sub Club 12. Robertson George Morrow, III Mu Alpha Theta 12; National Merit Semi-Finalist 12; Dean ' s List 9, 10, 11, 12; Actor in: Seven Keys to Baldpate 1 1 , Dracula, Baby 1 2, Stage Crew 11,12; Publ icity Staff 1 2; Program Staff 1 2, Newspaper Staff 12; Science Club, Secretary 1 2, Simulations Club President 11.12; Strategy Club 9,11, Vice- President 10 John Morrah Norwood Transferred 1 2; Mu Alpha Theta 12; National Merit Semi-Finalist 12; Fencing Club 12, Pep Club 12; Simulations Club 1 2; Book Club 1 2 At Grace St Lukes: Latin Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 ; National Honor Society 11,12, John David Ogle Basketball 9, 1 0. 1 1 , 1 2;Football Manager 9; Baseball 1 1 , 12; F.C.A. 9, 1 0, 1 1 . 1 2; Pep Club 9,10, 11, 12; Spanish Club 11, 12; Latin Club 9 Gregory Eugene Parker Student Council 12; fclection Convention 10. 11; Dean ' s List 9, 1 0; Basketball 9; Soccer 11,12; Newspaper Staff, Graphics Editor 12; Amateur Radio Club 10; Civic Service Club 11,12; F.C.A. 10, 11,12;FrenchClub9, 10;PepClub9, 10,11,12; Latin Club 9; Rowdies Soccer Club 12; Sub Club 12 138 PEOPLE Melvin Pelletier Payne, III Election Convention 9, 10, 11 ; Mu Alpha Theta 1 1 , 12; National Merit Letter of Commendation 12; Dean ' s List 9, 1 0, 1 1 ; Soccer 9,10,11,12; Newspaper Staff 1 1 , Associate Editor 1 2; Yearbook Staff, Photography Staff 1 1 , Darkroom Staff 1 1 , Civic Service Club 1 0, 1 1 , Vice-President 1 2; Common Sense Club 12; French Club 1 1 ; High Adventure Club 1 2; Mechanics ' Club 1 1 , 1 2; Pep Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Photography Club 1 2; Rowdies Soccer Club 1 0, 1 2; Sub Club 1 2. David Loyd Pepple Track and Field Manager 9; Stage Crew 9; Fencing Club 11,12; Science Club 12; Simulations Club 1 1 . 12; Spanish Club 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Book Club 1 0; Latin Club9; Strategy Club 9, 10; Diplomacy Club 9, 10; Cribage Club 1 ; Sub Club 1 2; Library Assistant 9.10, 11,12;Close-Up11. William David Percer Mu Alpha Theta 12; National Merit Semi-Finalist 12; Dean ' s List 1 0, 1 1 ; Football 9,10,11,12; Track and Field 11,12; Yearbook Staff 1 2; F.C. A. 1 1 , Vice- President 12; Pep Club 11, 12; Latin Club 9. 10; Sub Club 12. Samuel Pogoni Election Convention 1 0, 1 1 ; Mu Alpha Theta 1 2; National Merit Letter of Commendation 12; Dean ' s List 9, 1 0; Dean ' s Scholar 1 1 ; Football 9; Soccer 1 0, 1 1 , Captain 1 2; Newspaper Staff 11,12; Civic Service Club 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; F.C.A. 1 2; French Club 1 0; Musician ' s Club 1 2; Pep Club 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Powdies Soccer Club 12; New Wave Singers 12. Mark Cooper Powell Mu Alpha Theta 1 2; NEDT Letter of Commendation 9; National Merit Semi-Finalist 1 2, Dean ' s List 9, 1 0, 1 1 ; Dean ' s Scholar 1 1 ; Football Manager 1 0; Chess Club 1 2; Fencing Club 1 0. 1 1 , President 12; Pep Club 1 0, 1 1 ; Ping-Pong Club 1 2; Science Club President 1 2; Simulations Club 11,12; Book Club 1 2; Latin Club 9, 1 0; Strategy Club 9. 1 0, 1 1 . Robert Alan Pritchard Election Convention 9, 1 0, 1 1 ; Soccer 11,12; Up the Down Staircased, Newspaper Staff, Sports Editor 12; Civic Service Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 , Secretary- Treasurer 1 2; High Adventure Club 1 2, Pep Club 9, 10, 1 1 , 1 2; Latin Club 9; Rowdies Soccer Club 1 2, Camping Club 1 0; New Wave Singers 1 2; Sub Club 12. .2 ' E ' ■: SENIORS OUT AND ABOUT With the start of the year, the newly inducted Seniors eyed their earned senior privileges and decided to take full advantage of them. Among the privileges is the rightto leave school for an hour and thirty minutes of joy, fest, and satiation. The fest represents an absolute engorgement of food by the food fest participants. Three seniors revived an ancient MUS method of expressing the fest in the best way possible, the Super Sub Club. The Sub Club had not shown its face at MUS since the class of 1976 graduated, but the new version rivals the club of four years ago. Revived by Bruce Gordon, Dan Robertson, and Tom Barzizza, the Sub Club was open to all seniors who wished to indulge in the delicacies of Fabian ' s Poplar Sub Shop. Meeting on Thursday and Friday every week, the club raids the tiny eating establishment with at least 30 seniors, inhaling 6 six-foot sandwiches of super subs. Although some seniors deviated from the popular super sandwiches (Bruce Fest Gordon preferred tuna) fun is had by all and the return to school is accompanied by devilish pranks and tens upon tens of sub-hat-waving stuffed seniors. The club serves as one of the more effective organizations to bind the leading class together. D. Robertson New student Allen Battle demonstrates his understanding that the Sub Club represents the absolute engorgement of food by the Seniors. SENIORS 139 During a fierce game of Monopoly, Ray Wooten points out to Jimmy Allen that yes, Honor Council Presidents can be put in jail. Displaying obvious enjoyment of Mrs. Lenti ' s banana pudding, Tom Wortham gorges himself while Bruce Gordon shrinks in disgust. Pretending to work at Kroger ' s, David Pepple leisurely strolls along with his shopping carts. Richard Clyde Pryzma NEDT Letter of Commendation 9; Dean ' s List 9, 12; Stage Crew 9, 10, 11.12; Yearbook Staff 12, Associate Section Editor 12. Typing Editor 12; Darkroom Staff 12; Amateur Radio Club 10, President 1 2; Fencing Club 1 1 . 1 2; Pep Band 9, 10,11, 12; Pep Club 9, 10. 11; Latin Club 9, 10; Cribbage Club 1 1 , Stage Crew 9,10.11,12, Actor in Deadwood Dick, Actor in Oliver! Daniel Payne Robertson NEDT Letter of Commendation 9; National Merit Letter of Commendation 1 2; Dean ' s List 10,11; Dean ' s Scholar 9; Football, Manager 9; Tennis Manager 9,10; Newspaper Staff 1 1 ; Yearbook Staff 12, Section Editor 1 2; Civic Service Club 9, 10, 1 1 , 12; F.C.A. 9. 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Pep Club 9. 10, 11,12; Latin Club 9, 10, Ski Club 9, 10; TV. Club 9; Sub Club President 12. William Bruce Robertson Transferred 1 2; National Merit Letter of Commendation 12; Yearbook Staff 1 2, Chess Club President 1 2; Pep Club 1 2; Science Club 1 2; Book Club 1 2; TV Club, News Team 1 2; At Malibu Park Junior High: Tennis 9; At Santa Monica High School; Forensics Team 1 0; Bicycle Club 1 0; California Scholarship Federation 1 0; NEDT Letter of Commendation 1 0; At Charlotte Country Day School: Chess Club 1 1 , Track and Field 1 1 ; Cross Country 11. Brooke Colin Andrew Rodriguez Transferred 1 1 ; Student Council Chaplain 1 2; Peer Council 12; Football 11,12; Wrestling 1 1 ; Baseball 11,12; Civic Service Club 1 1 , 1 2; F.C.A. 1 1 , President 1 2; Pep Club 1 2; Youth in Government 1 2 Charles Allen Ruff in Golf 9,11,12. Chess Club 1 2; F.C.A. 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Pep Club 9, 1 0. 1 1 , 1 2; Ping-Pong Club 1 2, Latin Club 9, 10. Bruce Benjamin Ryan Transferred 1 0; Cum Laude Society 1 1 , 1 2; Mu Alpha Theta 11,12; National Merit Semi-Finalist 12; Dean ' s Scholar 10, 11; Newspaper Staff 1 0, 12, Associate Editor 1 1 ; Yearbook Staff 1 1 , Photography Staff 12, Darkroom Staff 12, Editor 12; Backgammon Club 11,12; Amatuer Radio Club 1 1 ; Chess Club 1 1 , Secretary-Treasurer 1 2; Civic Service Club 10, 1 1 , 12; Computer Club 1 2; Mechanics ' Club 10.11; Musician ' s Club 12; Pep Club 10,11,12; Ping-Pong Club 12; Science Club 1 2; Spanish Club 10,11,12; Ultimate Frisbee 1 0, 1 1 ; Photography Club 1 2; Book Club 1 0, 1 2, Secretary 11;T.V.CIub10,11. 140 PEOPLE Leftovers with J. Ward, Gent In the preceding pages you have read of all the things the Senior Class has done. My job is to tell you of all the things we have not had time to do. The Junior Class in their Gum Shoes will follow our Wallebies, as we followed the Top-siders and WeeJuns of yesteryear. As we PREPare to go, we realize that now is the time that men button- down and do some straight-legged work. What did our Senior Class not do? Well, we never did get around to painting the lounge khaki or getting James Davis to open an MUS division to compete with the Bookstore. We never rented that house, and gosh darn it, we never did get Cheap Trick or The Blues Brothers to come out and play at our dances. We didn ' t get the deck built in the lounge or really do much of anything. This whole year has been boring Boring BORING!!! No senior parties, no roadtrips, no girls, and no music. If any of it went on, I guess I missed it. Where did you guys hide? Well, that ' s over and done with now, and in the future we can look forward to our memories. The question is, What do you save from our golden years to help you remember? Well, you ' ll want to save your Annual, of course, then your Cross pen and pencil set (one or the other because you lost part of it your sophomore year, remember?), your elephant-hair bracelet, your disco singles, your designer bedspread and shower curtain (Gloria Vanderbilt does one in burnt orange and maroon that is just divine!), your tiny-ity-bit ty-eense-weense calculator that your Aunt Harriet gave you, and your MUS parking sticker. By the way, if you never did bother to get a parking sticker (like I didn ' t), and you want to know how many Saturday Schools you owe Mr. Coach Peters, well let ' s just say that they ' ll be digging your remains up with some regularity in the year 2075 for your body to complete the penalty, and they ' d have to dig up Mr. MacQueen just to keep an eye on you. Enough for the tangible memories! Remember all those wild and crazy times we had together? Like the time we put all those stray dogs in the lunchroom late one night. Remember how puzzled we were when they were all gone early the next morning? Remember all those things we put on the cupola, like the fetal pig and that freshman? And remember that hurricane at Bruce ' s? Or remember those movies we saw in Health like Casper the Friendly Ghost Talks About VD? So, what ' s in the future for these madcap men of mayhem? Well, I just inherited 50,000 shares of common stock in Federal Express so I know what I ' m gonna do. But how about you guys? Well, you can be a Video-Tape Machine repairman or a plumber, if you really want to make some money. If those ideas don ' t work out, you can always come back to school and do post- graduate work under Professor Omundson. o E Jonathan Edward Scharff Student Council, Commissioner of Welfare 12; Election Committee 12; Basketball 9; Football 9. 10, 11, 12; Track 9; Civic Service Club 10, 11, 12; Liberal Front United President 12, Pep Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 . 1 2; Latin Club 1 0, 1 1 ; Election Convention 9, 10, 11. Richard Marc Scharff Student Council 12, Election Convention 9; Peer Council 1 2; Football 9, 1 0, 1 1 ; Track 9; Newspaper Staff 11,12; Civic Service Club 1 1 . 12; Common Sense Club, President 12; Pep Club 1 0. 1 1 , 1 2; Sensory Club 1 2; Cribbage Club 11. Edward John Sebes Cum Laude Society 1 1 , 1 2; Mu Alpha Theta 1 2; National Merit Semi-Finalist 1 2; Dean ' s List 10, 1 1 , 1 2; Actor in Seven Keys to Baldpate 1 1 , The Little Prince 1 1 , Dracula Baby 1 2. Fiddler on the Roof 1 1 , Beyond the Fringe 1 2, The Browning Version 1 2; Stage Crew 11, 12; Publicity 11, 12; Newspaper 11, 1 2; Yearbook Staff 1 2; Backgammon Club 1 2, Secretary 1 1 ; Spanish Club 1 2; Book Club 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Strategy Club 1 0; Sub Club 1 2 Wade Hampton Sides Student Council 1 1; Honor Council 9, 10; Cum Laude Society 1 1 , 1 2; Mu Alpha Theta 1 1 , 1 2; National Honor Society 1 1 , 1 2; Quill and Scroll 11,12; National Merit Letter of Commendation 1 1 ; Deans List 10,11; Dean ' s Scholar 9, 1 2; Soccer 9, 10, 1 1, 12; MUSe Staff 11, 12; Newspaper Staff 9,10, Associate Editor 1 1 , Editor 1 2; Civic Service Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Liberal Front United 12; Musicians Club 1 2; Pep Club 12; Latin Club 9, 10; Rowdies Soccer Club 12; Sub Club 12. David Louis Simpson Election Committee 12; National Merit Letter of Commendation 12; Basketball 9, 10; Soccer 12; Newspaper Staff 1 2; Yearbook Staff. Section Editor 1 2; Civic Service Club 11,12; F C.A. 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Pep Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Latin Club 9; Sub Club 12. Tod Samuel Singer Mu Alpha Theta 11,12; NEDT Letter of Commendation 9; Dean ' s List 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Dean ' s Scholar 1 0; Track 11,12; Tennis 1 0; MUSe Staff 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Newspaper Staff 10,11. 1 2; Yearbook Staff 1 0; Backgammon Club 9.10; Chess Club 9, 1 0; Civic Service Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 12; Pep Club 9, 10, 1 1, 12; Ping-Pong Club 9, 1 0; Spanish Club 1 0, 1 1 , President 1 2; Ultimate Frisbee Club 9, 1 0; Latin Club 9; Sub Club 12 SENIORS 14 ' e Ernest Skouteris, Jr. Student Council, Commissioner of Student Services 12; Election Convention 10, 11, 12; Basketball 9; Football 9, 10, 1 1 , Captain 12; Track and Field 9, 10. Captain 11,12; Yearbook Staff 1 1 ; Civic Service Club 9. 10, 11, 12; F.C A.9. 10, 11. 12; Mechanics ' Club 10, 1 1 . 12; Pep Club 9. 10. 11, 12. Sensory Club 12; Spanish Club 9, 10; Raquetball Club 10, 11, 12; Camping Club 10; Sub Club 1 2. Robert Smith wick, III Election Convention 9,10,11; Soccer 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Newspaper Staff 1 1 , News Editor 12; Civic Service Club 1 1 . 1 2; Pep Club 1 1 , 1 2; Sapnish Club 9, 1 0; Camping Club 1 0; Rowdies Soccer Club 1 0, 1 2; Sub Club 12. Lawrence Summers Spencer, Jr. Election Convention 9,11; National Merit Semi- Finalist 1 2; NEDT Letter of Commendation 9; Dean ' s List 1 1 ; Football 9,10.11.12; Wrestling 1 1 ; Newspaper Staff 1 1 , 1 2; F.C.A. 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Mechanics ' Club Treasurer 1 1 ; Pep Club 1 0, 1 1 . 1 2; Spanish Club 1 1 , 1 2; Hunting Club 1 0. James Michael Stephenson Transferred 1 1 ; High Adventure Club 1 1 ; Pep Club 11,12; Ping-Pong Club 1 2; Sensory Club 1 2; Ultimate Fnsbee 11,12; Hunting Club 1 1 . Scott Newton Stevens Student Council 1 2; Election Convention 1 0, 1 1 ; Election Committee 12; Peer Council 12; Yell Leader Captain 1 2; Football 9; Actor in: Up the Down Staircase 9, The Sound of Music 1 0, Babes in Arms 1 1 , Fiddler on the Roof 1 1 , Seven Keys to Baldpate 1 1 , Beyond the Fringe 1 2; Dracula, Baby 12; Yearbook Staff, Ad Campaign Chairman 12; Civic Service Club 9, 10, 1 1, 12; F.C.A. 9. 10, 1 1 . 12; Pep Club 9. 1 0. 1 1 , President 12; Spanish Club 1 0; Latin Club 9; TV Crew 9. 1 0, 1 1 . 1 2; Sub Club 1 2. Paul Thurman Thornton NEDT Letter of Commendation 9; Football 9; Soccer 10, 11. 12; Musician inGodspelM2; Stage Crew 9. 10, 1 1 ; Yearbook Staff, Darkroom Staff 12; Mechanics ' Club 12. MEMORABLE SENIOR MOMENTS The volumes are set, mikes have been mixed. The soft, constant hum of the amps is somehow reassuring. Whispering last-minute details, we complete hours of preparation. Our bodies are frozen in time, waiting long seconds for the signal. Suddenly, the curtains pull apart — we ' re on. Members of MUS ' s first rock band since 1 975, we will never forget these movements. H. Sides K. Jenkins As smiling Robert Wegbreit hides behind Sam Pogoni, Cotter Cunningham and Bryan Jones wonder who stole the Dunking machine. 142 PEOPLE In a sudden realization, Hampton Sides discovers that Sam Pogoni is playing the wrong song. Great orators aredumb when beauty pleadeth. Shakespeare — Right, Jimmy. Homecoming Queen Ann Marie Caskey with mute Jimmy Allen. a- o e tmm C Jeffrey Luke Tooms Student Council 12; NEDT 9; Dean ' s List 9. 10; Director of Homecoming Play 1 2; Newspaper Staff. Editorials Editor 1 2; Yearbook Staff. Ad Campaign 12. Darkroom 9, 1 0. 1 1 , 1 2; Common Sense Club 1 2; Ping-Pong Club 11,12; Photography Club 9. 1 1 . Vice-President 1 0, President 12; Youth in Government 12. David Brent Vick Basketball 9; Soccer 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Track and Field 9; Golf 9, 1 0; Civic Service Club 1 1 , 1 2; F.C. A. 1 0; High Adventure Club 1 2; Pep Club 9. 1 0. 1 1 , 1 2; Sub Club 12. Paul Allen Wadsworth Election Convention 1 0, 1 1 ; NEDT Letter of Commendation 9; Football 9; Civic Service Club 1 1 , 12; Hunting Club 12, Latin Club 9; Sub Club 12 John Wainwright Walker Football Manager 10; Actor in: No Time tor Sergeants 9, Man of La Mancha 9, Publicity 9,10; Civic Service Club 1 1 , 1 2; High Adventure Club 1 1 ; Musician ' s Club Secretary 1 2; Pep Club 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 12; Sensory Club 12; Ultimate Frisbee 11,12; Hunting Club 1 0; Sub Club 12. James Noel Ward Peer Council 1 2; NEDT Letter of Commendation 9; Soccer 1 1 ; Actor in: Up the Down Staircase 9. No Time for Sergeants 9, Don t Drink the Water 1 0, Sric and the Rose 10, Mirror 1 1 , Seven Keys to Baldpate 1 1 , Beyond the Fringe 1 2, Pure as the Driven Snow 1 2, Dracula Baby 12, Stage Crew 9,10, 11,12, Publicity 9. 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Civic Service Club 1 1 , 1 2; Pep Club 9. 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Simulations Club 1 0, 1 1 ; BookClub11;SubClub12. Robert Asher Wegbreit Dean ' s List 9, 1 1 ; Soccer 1 1 ; Newspaper Staff 1 0; MUSic Editor 11,12; Civic Service Club 1 1 , 1 2; French Club 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 9. 10, 11, 12 Latin Club 9; TV Club 11,12; Rowdies Soccer Club 1 2 SENIORS 143 George Robert Woodbury, Jr. Cum Laude Society 1 1 , 1 2; Mu Alpha Theta 1 1 , 12; National Honor Society 11,12; Quill and Scroll 11,12; National Merit Letter of Commendation 1 1 ; National Merit Semi-Finalist 12; Dean ' s Scholar 9, 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2; Yearbook Staff. Section Editor 11,12; French Club 1 0, 1 1 , 12;PepBand9,10, President 11,12; Book Club 11, President 10, 12. Ray Eugene Wooten, Jr. Soccer 9, 107 11, 12; Civic Service Club 12; F.C.A. 1 2; Pep Club 1 0, 1 1 . 1 2; Latin Club 9,10; Rowdies Soccer Club, President 12; Sub Club 12. Thomas Dyer Wortham Transferred 1 1 ; Student Council, Commissioner of Social Events 1 2; Mu Alpha Theta 1 2; National Merit Semi-Finalist 1 2; Dean ' s List 1 1 ; Football 11,12; Track and Field 11,12; French Club 1 1 ; High Adventure Club 11,12; Sensory Club 1 2; Ultimate Frisbee 1 2; Sub Club 1 2. Hampton Sides incredulously asks one of his writers, Are you sure that that article falls within the bounds of good taste. Mark Bilsky and Brooke Rodriguez listen attentively to the discussion at the first F.J.A.-F.C.A. (Fellowship of Jewish Athletes-Fellowship of Christian Athletes) After hearing that lo Saturnalia would be cancelled, the Seniors display evident concern. In the Gene Simmons mode of expression, Paul Wadsworth attempts to imitate Mrs. Hamilton ' s visage upon finding rowdy students in the mezzanine. 144 PEOPLE Buzzards and Owls t j CD udying the Hallelujah Chorus, Pogoni nd Roger Hiatt smirk as they nticipate Mr. Williams ' thundering enunciation directed at the oblivious hip Crawford. SENIORS 145 Mr. Leigh MacQueen Principal of the Upper School. Mr. Jerry Peters Administrative Assistant; Head Basketball Coach. PRINCIPALS, DIRECTORS, AND MANAGERS Mr. John M. Springfield Principal of the Lower School; Algebra (Accelerated). Col. Ross M. Lynn Director of Alumni Relations; Director of Development. As the first semester draws to a close, Mr. Peters concentrates on breaking the attendance record for Saturday School. While perusing the morning announcements, Mr. MacQueen smiles as he reads that the Latin Club is holding a toga party Saturday night. 146 PEOPLE With the approach of a bewildered young student, Mr. Springfield prepares to once again explain the quadratic formula. Although always busy performing his duties as Lower School Principal, he is always willing to guide young students. As Business Manager, Mr. Daniel was largely involved in the sale of new books and the upkeep of the school plant. As Director of College Guidance, Mr. Boelte aids a desperate student as the deadline for college applications approaches. Mr. A. Robert Boelte College Counsellor; Head of the Admissions Board; English 1 1 ; Ancient and Medieval History. Mr. Steve Oehmen Director of Guidance. Mr. Leslie C. Daniel Business Manager; Economics. Mr. Jacob C. Rudolph Director of Athletics; Algebra I; Head Football Coach ADMINISTRATORS AND DIRECTORS 147 Bobby A. Alston Health; Math; Junior High Football Coach; Junior High Basketball Coach Linwood Askew English 11; English 10; English 8; Vocabulary 7; 8th Grade Football Coach. Peter M. Bowman Applied Art I, II; Art 7. Richard C. Broer American History; Social Studies 7; Director of WMUS-TV. Thomas Brown Geometry (Accelerated); Geometry; Computer Math; Varsity Tennis Coach Charles E. Bryant Algebra I, II; Varsity Track Coach. While teaching his students to apply the theorems of Euclid, one of Mr. Brown ' s scholars suggests the usage of the faith theorem. While watching the passing of students in the halls, Mr. Bryant reflects on the days when he was in school — a time of crewcuts and bobby-sox. t.«  t t 5 S ' 148 FACULTY Upon the arrival of extensive science equipment, Mrs. Campbell jubilantly expresses her eagerness to move into the new building. Because of the low grades on the last document essay, Mr. Deaderick lectures to his advanced placement students on the importance of essay writing. Dr. Jane M. Caldwell Psychology; English 10; English 7. Mrs. Mary Ellen Campbell Physics; Physics-Chemistry. Michael R. Deaderick Chairman, History Department; Advanced Placement American History; American History; Cultural and Intellectual History; America Since 1939; Student Council Advisor. Johnny I. Duke Bible 7, Math 7; Head Baseball Coach; Varsity Soccer Coach. Mrs. Beth Edmondson Geometry; Math 8. Mrs. Geneva Folden Typewriting. FACULTY 149 Fearing that her students think Latin is dead, Mrs. Higgs lectures on its immortality. Mrs. Higgs does an excellent job of preparing her students for later language courses. Encountering difficulty in preparing a lecture for his Bible class, Mr. Jackson pauses for a moment of silent prayer. This time it worked. Ellis L. Haguewood English 1 1 ; English 9; Man ' s Search; American Literature; Yearbook Advisor. Mrs. Pallie Hamilton Librarian. William Ft. Hatchett English 11; English 10; English Literature; Shakespeare; Three Critics MUSe Advisor; Book Club Sponsor. Mrs. Betty Jo Higgs Chairman, Foreign Language Department; Latin I, III. David B. Jackson Philosophy of Religion; God in Human History; Comparative Religions; Ethics Bible 9; F.C.A. Advisor; Discipline Committee; Eighth-Grade Football Coach. William L. Jamieson English 7; Vocabulary 7; Junior Varsity Soccer Coach; Eighth-Grade Basketball Coach. 150 FACULTY M. Coleman Keefe Lower School Physical Education; Junior High Football Coach; Varsity Track Coach. John H. Keesee Upper School Physical Education; Head Cross Country Coach; Head Track Coach; Junior Varsity Basketball Coach. Mrs. Marianne McKee French I, II; French Club Sponsor. M. Vincent Mutzi Spanish I, II; Spanish Club Sponsor. Jerrold W. Omundson Chairman, Science Department; Chemistry I, II; Physics-Chemistry; Discipline Committee. Although known for his expertise in teaching Precalculus, Mr. Ramsey ' s talents include expertise with golf clubs, computers, and carpentry tools. In an irrational manner, Mr Omundson perplexes onlookers as he explains the theory behind Boyle ' s Law to a seemingly intelligent pole. The pole did almost as well on the follow-up chapter test as some of Mr O ' s students. FACULTY 151 Busily shuffling his notes, Mr Russell prepares his speech for an important faculty meeting Despite his impassioned plea, no Christmas bonus for teachers was forthcoming As an inspiring Friday morning pep rally draws to a close, Coach Schmidt smiles as his favorite cheerleader passes by. W. Barry Ray Government, Social Studies 7; Varsity Football Coach; Varsity Wrestling Coach Mrs. Marilyn S. Reinhardt Latin I, II, and III; Latin Club Sponsor John W. Remmers Science 8; Science 7; Head Wrestling Coach; Varsity Football Coach, Varsity Track Coach. James D. Russell Chairman, English Department; Humanities; Utopia and Satire; Southern Renascence; English 1 1 ; Art Appreciation; Music Appreciation. Andrew F. Saunders, III Speech; Mechanical Drawing; Ecology; Director of Theatrical Department. R. Craig Schmidt Advanced Placement European History; European History; Ancient and Medieval History; Head Soccer Coach. 152 FACULTY Terry N. Shelton English 8; Vocabulary 8; Lower School Newspaper Advisor. William S. Taylor Biology; Head Tennis Coach. Norman S. Thompson Convention and Experiment; English 1 1 ; English 9; Owl ' s Hoot Advisor. Mrs. Christa G. Warner Chairman, Math Department; Calculus; Precalculus (Accelerated); Algebra II. Anthony D. Williams Chairman, Fine Arts Department; Choral Music; Music 8; Music 7. With a helpful gesture, Mrs. Warner helps Richard Jackson with a cryptic word- problem, the willingness of teachers to work individually with students is a hallmark ofMUS. Preparing for an upcoming Christmas program, The Many Moods of Christmas, Mr. Williams diligently directs his choral music students. FACULTY 153 Mrs. Kay Allen Library Mrs. Nancy Blair Library Mrs. Lynn Brugge Upper School Secretary Miss Mary Nell Easum Registrar Mrs. Lou Green Finances and Accounts Mrs. Jean Hale Development Office Mrs. Mary Huckaba Library Mrs. Nell Lenti Dietician Mrs. Ruth Lenz Financial Office Mrs. Mildred Mayer Development Office Editor, MUS Today Mrs. Joan Ryan Lower School Secretary Mrs. Laura Sheppard Library Although Mrs. Mayer stays quite busy with campaign and annual support-fund work, she still manages to find time to edit an excellent alumni and public relations newsletter, MUS Today. Last year ' s book-store manager, Mrs. Joan Ryan became the Lower School secretary and a familiar face for seventh and eighth graders. 154 STAFF After a hard morning ' s work, Captain Robert Davis and Edmond Collins enjoy a delicious lunch, complete with Willie ' s incomparable rolls. Captain Davis does an excellent job of overseeing the maintenance work, and he is a loyal supporter of the school. Custodians and long-time friends of MUS students, past and present, Robert Watson and Willie Taylor. Despite the pleas of frantic students, Miss Easum (MNE) ruthlessly declares that there is no escaping an assigned Saturday School penalty. Completing one of her many assigned tasks, Mrs. Lou Green fills out yet another federal- government form. STAFF 155 Eleventh grade student council representatives Willy Bettendorf and Jaden Wells do their parts to make the Family Festival successful. Drinking an uncola in the lounge, Wes McCann studies his prodigious list of vocabulary words. The weekly vocabulary test is part of Junior English Review, considered by some to be the most difficult course at MUS. Andy Allen Peter Amminger Ted Angelakis Stuart Aronson Paulo Aur Lynn Ballinger Chip Bennett David Bernard Willy Bettendorf Sam Blackwell Win Bonner Brown Brooks Temple Brown Richard Cape Thad Carlile John Carter David Cassius Keith Christenbury Chip Clay Tommy Cloar Chad Cooley Philip Cox Danny Crenshaw Jim Crews Lee Dillon 156 UNDERCLASSMEN JUNIORS Berk Donaldson Jon Dreifus Glenn Durham John Edmondson Lance Fair Bob Feldmann Hal Fogelman William France Joe Francis Mark Frazier Philip Freeburg Ned French Jeff Fuller Chris Fulton Scott Gamblin Taylor Grayson Miles Grosvenor Arthur Guy Greg Harris Jeff Harris Bill Harwell Allen Hughes Rob Hussey Keith Johnson John Jones Hugh Kaplan Jef Kaplan JackKelley Keith Killebrew Tommy Kimbrough JUNIORS 157 Henry Koon Harris Levell Bill Lewis John Luttrell Wes McCann Justin McClure Norris McGhee Eyal Mardigs Tommy Meriwether Andy Meyer Trip Monger Ray Moore Eddie Murphey Walt Murphy Billy Orgel John Patterson Scott Patterson Judd Peters Stephen Phillips Mike Pierce John Ramey Clayton Rogers Jonathan Rosenberg David Rudolph Kevin Russel Mark Schaefer Paul Schaefer Elkan Scheidt John Marshall Sharp Robert Shy JUNIORS 158 UNDERCLASSMEN Edward Smithwick Marlon Starr Peter Strong Charlie Sullivan David Taylor Richard Taylor Greg Thompson Rick Thornton Bud Thrasher Kyle Touchstone A group of juniors watch in confusion as the familiar owl was mistakenly replaced by an ostrich when the lounge was redecorated at the beginning of school. While Paulo Aur looks up, Edward Smithwick tries to slip a Vulcan neck pinch on him. KelleyTruitt Scott Vogel Chuck Vookles Boyd Wade Jaden Wells Bill Wilson Jeff Wise John Zuckerman JUNIORS 159 SOPHOMORES Brooks Anderson John Anderson Dan Barron Eddie Bearman Wes Bell ClayBethell Chuck Blatteis Mike Boals Brad Bolton Andrew Boshwit Dan Boyd Donald Brady Thornton Brooksbank Jim Burrow Wren Campbell PhilCanale Doug Carpenter George Cates David Crighton Scott Crosby Robert Davis Tim Deaton Woody Deagan Scott Douglas John Dunavant Scott Farrar John T. Fisher Clay Ford David Galloway Stephen Galloway 160 UNDERCLASSMEN Sammy Gannaway Gibby Gibson Phil Graves Bill Gresser MarkGrochau SkipGronauer Bubba Halliday Tim Hayes Ron Helmhout Ton Higley Jim House Jon Howard Michael Howard Robert Howard David Jacobson Ken Johnson Mike Jones Gary Kellet Kevin Knott Bill Lansden Lounging in the foyer, Jim Burrow crams for next period ' s quiz, hoping that reading the forbidden Cliff ' s Notes will suffice SOPHOMORES 161 Steve Lawrence Joe Lazarov Louis Lettes Jeff Levinson Paul Luttrell David McGowan Todd McLemore Glenn McPherson Larry Mallery Jeff Mann Mike Marsh Tom Matthews Scott Medlin Jay Mednikow Hunter Mitchell David Montague Steve Mook Preston Morris Barton Newton Tom Owen fl - JU « Ron Helmhout joins other outdoor enthusiasts in a game of frisbee at the Family Festival, which provided a wide variety of entertainment for all who went. SOPHOMORES 162 UNDERCLASSMEN Greg Payonzeck Bill Proctor Jimmy Pyun Rick Riggins Vance Roe Scott Rose David Rosenthal Dan Schneider Sam Scull Paul Shainberg Steve Singleton Scott Smith Scott Steinmetz Robin Stevenson Dusty Street Marty Teague Barton Thrasher Steve Threlkeld Jim Toussaint Russell Wadsworth Rob Walters Ben Ward Jim Wilder Brad Wilkinson Rob Woodbury SOPHOMORES 163 In response to Al Lawrence ' s query about a mathematical problem, Scotty Scott eruditely answers, Who cares whether Train A gets to Peoria before Train B? Brad Abee Paul Ahrens Glynn Alexander Bobby Anderson Michael Aronoff Bill Ballinger Robert Bass Britt Britton Jim Burnett Kenny Byrd Stephen Carpenter John Cheek Craig Christenbury Larry Creson James Crumrine Dan Cruthirds Richard Davis Fort Denton Chapman Dewey Danny Donovan 164 UNDERCLASSMEN Alan Feild Porter Feild Chris Ferns Brad Flynn Murray Foster Taylor French Henry Gotten Richard Greenwald John Haglund Taylor Hammons Drew Harris Jimmy Harwood Tommy Hayes Posey Hedges Will Holland Having just been checkmated by Brad Flynn, Kenny Byrd looks up menacingly at Robert Walpole, whose advice lost him the game. Desperately trying to get Mr Thompson ' s attention to be excused, Posey Hedges collapses against Jim Crumrine. m ml ( Jamey Howdeshell Cole Inman Wyatt Isbell Kevin Isom David Jackson Charles Jalenak Trey Jordan Richard Jung Henry Kenworthy Scott King FRESHMEN 165 John Kirkpatrick David Knodel John Kremer Al Lawrence Larry Lee Tommy Lee Harry Loewenberg John McCarroll John McClure Mike McMillan Forced into being the bearer of ill-tidings by Mr. Omundson, Andy Seessel returns John Kremer ' s Phy-Chem quiz to him while Scott Snyder sits engrossed in a spelling book. Danny Mansberg Lloyd Monger David Moore Marshall Odeen Tommy Poirier Kevin Powell James Rantzow Jimmy Ringel 166 UNDERCLASSMEN FRESHMEN Doug Rockett Preston Rogers Trevor Rosenthal Blake Ross Ira Sachs Richard Satterfield Scotty Scott Andy Seessel Andrew Shainberg Jeff Siewert Jeff Smith Scott Snyder Jim Springfield Joseph Steuer Brian Sullivan Kimbrough Taylor Ray Taylor Robert Taylor Woody Taylor John Thompson Chip Tipton Horace Tipton Charles Walpole Lane Watson William Webb Bobby Weiss David Williams Rich Williamson Garry Wolf Mark Wright FRESHMEN 167 1 Albert Alexander Harris Anderson Jay Arkle Adam Aronson Donald Austin Jeff Barry Palmer Bartlett Jim Barton Leo Beale Chris Beard Douglas Beck Mike Beck Scott Blen Lee Blount Kenny Bouldin George Early looks on as Walker Hays contemplates siccing his newly-found pet cockroach on Mrs. Higgs. Jeff Breazeale Bailey Brown Harold Brown 168 UNDERCLASSMEN EIGHTH Bruckner Chase Felix Ch ' ien Scott Cockroft Michael Cody Billy Cole Chris Cook Tommy Cooke Johnny Crews Matthew Daniel Jim Darnell George Early Scott Echols David Elkin Tom Faires Edward Felsenthal Michael Fenton Rick Fogelman David Ford John Fulton David Gardner Larry Geisewite EIGHTH ' 169 EIGHTH Paul Gerald Ralph Gibson Stephen Gresser Doug Grochau Steve Hale Jimmy Hall Mark Hamer Brad Hays Walker Hays Luke Heiskell Fred Hidaji Bob Higley Jeff Hirsch Robert Hollabaugh Jeff Houston James Hudson Evans Jack Hal Jennings David Jones Doug Kremer Adam Kriger Gregg Landau Brian Levinson Sam McAdam Patrick McCarty Bob McEwan Mike McFadden David McLemore Jared McStay 170 UNDERCLASSMEN Lee McWaters Tim Manus John Marshall Mike Moore Rodgers Moore David Muller Mark Nash Kevin Parker Jeff Pearsall Jon Peters Kent Purdy Doug Rayburn Chris Sands Clifford Satterfield Pat Schaefer Paul Shea Ricky Silverman Shawn Snipes Todd Southern Andy Stein Engaged in a furious struggle, Albert Alexander slowly gains position on Bailey Brown. EIGHTH 171 Scott Echols tries in vain to impress his classmates by displaying his muscular physique After waking from a nap in Latin class, Palmer Bartlett fumes at having to conjugate facio Robert Sullivant Rob Sumner Scott Tackett MikeTarkington Drew Taylor Chris Trapp MikeTreace Ed Triplett Walker Upshaw Bobby Wade Robert Wallace Stewart Waller Roy Walters Brian Warner Frank Watson Angus Webber Scott Weiss John Willmott Cliff Winnig Chares Yukon EIGHTH 172 UNDERCLASSMEN SEVENTH John Albritton John Apperson Scott Armsworthy Andrew Babian Johnny Barringer Harbert Bernard John Bryan Bethell Will Boyd Alex Bruce Thornton Bryan The seventh grade quickly became active in school activities. At the Briarcrest game, John Dobbs strains to overhear the sly remarks that Robert Brown is passing on to a friend. Phillip Burnett Robert Burrow Greg Busby Wood Byrnes Mike Carroll Chris Carson Billy Chapman Jeff Clark Bob Coleman Harrison Copper SEVENTH 1 73 Chris Crosby Rob Crump Reg Degan Billy Dick David Disney John Dobbs Tim Donovan Todd Dudley Bill Eggleston Roger Fakes David Finch Hugh Garner Richard Garner Murray Garrott Gregory Greer Robert Grosmann Allen Halliday Trent Hanover Doug Hartman John Howser Jay Huggins Will James Bill Jennings Ken Jones Jeff Kelsey Don Lake Pierce Ledbetter Dudley Lee Tommy Lipscomb Lon Magness Dede Malmo Steve Marlowe Tony Martin John Mays Stuart McCloy 174 UNDERCLASSMEN Mike McCormick McNeal McDonnel Drew McDonnell Bill McKelvey John Monaghan Keith Moore Kelton Morris Jon Navilio Richard Nichol ErikOdeen John Owen Mark Page Salil Parikh Brett Patterson Barry Pelts t the Hutchison Ice Cream Social, Steve Marlowe tries desperately to pull his spoon loose from the roof of his mouth. SEVENTH 1 75 Joe Perrigo Parker Phillips Joel Porter David Pritchard Kevin Randle Richard Ray Drew Renshaw Pat Richardson Scott Richman Shea Ross Jeffrey Rowe Jim Saliba Eddie Sapinsley David Schaefer Lee Schaefer David Selberg Dean Siewert Ted Simpson Joel Sklar Jay Steed Trae Sterling Frank Stewart John David Sullivan Owen Tabor Chris Teague Bryan Testerman Michael Thomas Bob Thompson Brent Turner William Wadsworth SEVENTH 176 UNDERCLASSMEN After only several weeks of school, seventh graders had already learned new ways to use free time. Richard Garner sneaks a snack from his locker, and Shea Ross peruses the card-catalog in search of food for thought. Logan Young Paul Young David Wells Don Wiener Alex Williams Jay Williams Jim Williams Scott Williams Tim Wise Craig Witt Mike Woodbury Bradley Young SEVENTH 177 ■■ ? ' - A,VAi «r , 311 1 . wato. - ' ' w 15 rJ9 IP tf S WS-- ■w . . voiw j ;■«!? ■■rjww wk fcC ' J r W J — !fc ' . «— - w -4 ftWK • «assiy 8 SERVICE, DIVERSITY, EXCITEMENT . . . 179 INVOLVEMENT FLOURISHES One of the things MUS students are known for is their high sense of community responsibility. In the fall, the Governor ' s Jobs Conference was held in Memphis; several seniors took part. At the Conference, held at Cook Convention Center, they heard the city ' s problems and solutions to these problems discussed. The Choral Music singers sang for senior citizens ' groups under Mr. Williams ' direction. Throughout the year, chapel speakers talked of community affairs. Jon Scharff and Hampton Sides took part in the Focus Memphis program at Southwestern. Hampton, as editor of The Owl ' s Hoot, hosted meetings of the Memphis Association of Newspaper Editors. During the race for mayor many students exhibited concern as they took up for their favorite candidates. The campaign issues and other issues were frequently heard discussed in the Student Council ' s Forum sessions. Students were also seen working in the community. They found jobs at grocery stores, fast-food restaurants, and other businesses. Some participated in theatrical productions around the city. Others gave time as volunteers to non-profit organizations. Members of the Civic Service Club won an award for collecting the largest amount of money for the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon. These and other civic contributions show that MUS students put back into the city more than they take out. Sorting and cataloging old photographs is just one of the jobs that Jon Garrett does at The Center for Southern Folklore. At the Pink Palace Crafts Fair, Sammy Graham uses hand signals to capture the attention of Bruce Gordon and Curtis Cowan and focus it on a new discovery. The fair offered entertainment, food, crafts, and unusual attractions. Assembling yet another pair of jumper cables, Bruce Robertson concentrates on his percentage of the profit from the venture. Bruce and four other seniors participated in the Junior Achievement project. Just seconds away trow being taped by WMC-TV, Scott Stevens makes a last- moment decision to be totally serious. The television station aired the views of several MUS students. 180 STUDENT INVOLVEMENT Perched atop their XreeXop palace, several juniors view the city from an altitude of sixty feet. The famous treehouse was the result of their putting off summer reading a few summers back. But good things don ' t last forever; the structure was destroyed against the students ' will by the Mid-Town property ' s owner. Given the chance to question NBC news correspondents, Hampton Sides asks about the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The program, hosted by WMC- TV, permitted high school journalists to broaden their vision. As president of the Youth-ln- Government club, Jeff Tooms calls for a vote to a proposal to give him dictatorial powers, looms was noted for his ability to gain votes through the mesmerization of club members such as Bryan Jones (in trance at right). The club traveled to Nashville to invade the state capital as part of the YMCA Youth Legislature. STUDENT INVOLVEMENT 181 At the Zone Finals of the Davis Cup Tennis Championships in Memphis, Bill Lewis retrieves balls for such notables as John McEnroe and Vitas Gerulaitis. Hosting an international event of this nature enhances Memphis ' image as a sports-loving city. Enjoying the warm weather and abundant music at the Memphis Music Heritage Festival, Sammy Graham (at left) tries valiantly to stand out in the crowd while Jaden Wells (at right) does it naturally. Events like the Memphis Music Festival fulfill the potential of the Mid-America Mall, a Memphis recreation resource which often lies dormant. p . BJ JJ 182 MEMPHIS With an ear-shattering ten watts of power at his fingertips, Roy Barnes, disc jockey at the Midtown community radio station WEVL, prepares to bombard his faithful listeners with a barrage of radical propaganda and bizarre music. While experiencing the most gratifying moment of the Civic Service Club ' s can drive, Chris Fulton presents a sack full of canned goods and a turkey to a needy Memphian. MUS students demonstrate their concern for the community by participating in the Civic Service Club ' s worthy projects. STUDENT INVOLVEMENT 183 Much land in East Memphis has become a concrete paradise of gas stations and fast- food restaurants. Below, yet another office building is completed; increased construction and commercialization are two signs of the tremendous growth taking place in this area of the city. 184 MEMPHIS In recent years the city has recaptured its image as a major recording center of the south. Proving that the Memphis Sound is still alive and well, the Memphis-based Bar-Kays work on a new album at Ardent Recording Studios on Madison While much riverbluff land in downtown Memphis is presently wasted, one day it may be filled with housing and commercial developments. Renovating warehouses for residential use could be a key to the successful revitalization of Memphis ' historic downtown area. - 1 Once a focal point for travel, the Memphis Central Railroad Station, with its one Amtrak a day, is now only a reminder of its glorious past Although passenger trains have ceased to be a viable resource for Memphians, much of the city ' s freight needs are shipped over the rails. CITY SIGHTS 185 Awaiting servicing before another night ' s run, a Federal Express Falcon jet gets a rare daytime glimpse of the company ' s main complex in Memphis. The jets congregate at the facility nightly and swap packages for overnight distribution around the country. Federal Express adds much to Memphis ' image as a transportation center. Patiently awaiting its fate, two- mile-long Mud Island continues to shelter Memphis ' Wolf River Harbor. Various important people have at times planned a zoo, a racetrack, and an industrial park for the valuable property. Out of the rubble that presently resides across Ridgeway from MUS is planned an extensive office park. As the area continues to take shape, the school ' s founders rest contented that their original decision to build the school in the boondocks was a wise one. WWK ■ . teasing ' .OOOsq.ft Offtce; 761«17d6 186 MEMPHIS NEW SPIRIT IS MEMPHIS ' FUTURE t CNM«t ««JTS % '  -w,w-i Jf  «« h - ,r v;? |i««i«(snwi nMwrJ COKSOtMTtl .. wan«« | In the twenty-five years of MUS ' s existence, Memphis has experienced numerous changes There has been a phenomenal shift of the business center away from the city center. But more recently, there has been a new spirit of municipal patriotism in support of the fallen downtown area. Memphians have just begun to get out of their slump and realize that Memphis is not the only city with problems. There is a new positive attitude toward the city. Civic leaders have realized that problems are easier to solve through action than through words. This attitude is taking Beale Street and Volunteer Park away from the planners and turning them into reality. Business leaders have predicted fabulous futures for the city in light of its location, people, and the spirit of these people. Memphis ' s climate, energy costs, tax advantages, and transportation accessibility have made the city attractive to expanding industries such as Sharp, Nissan, and Federal Express. Increased employment opportunities and the success of its industrial growth support the emerging image of Memphis as a first-class city. Memphians, on the average, now take greater pride in their city, than did those of just a decade ago. With the Bluff City ' s natural resources and renewed civic responsibility, Memphians have much to look forward to in the next twenty-five years. Presently idle after longtime use, the Arkansas II awaits the possibility of being used as a restaurant in connection with the as-yet-uncompleted Volunteer Park. aii t«t( c o x i o «  Mt j«i  « hi ■    • ti 4 I NJ ' w i w r 111  I. I at MM Unaware of the photographer, an employee of the Memphis Cotton Exchange marks up the closing cotton prices for the day. But, as things must change, the ticker-tape reader was subsequently replaced when the Exchange computerized its market. After years of plying the currents of the Mississippi, two derelict towboats rest in the Wolf River bottoms. CITY SIGHTS 187 To Our Grandson Sh awn From Mr. and Mrs. Mack Snipes 2525 Mt. Moriah Exit 17 S. 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Suite 1419, Clark Tower, 5 1 00 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tenn. 38 1 37 Telephone 761-1708 Mid-South ' s Largest Inventory of Building and Landscape Stone. 2018 Brooks Rd. 3468065 ADS 1 89 3 -- All Memphis Favorite For: ROSES FERTILIZER INSECTICIDES DRIED FLOWERS HOLLAND BULBS PET SUPPLIES SILK FLOWERS ARRANGEMENT MATERIALS 4763-79 Poplar Avenue Phone 767-6743 3641 Austin Peay Hwy. 388-0438 Dan West Ferd Heckle III MUS — ' 66 HOBBIES OF MEMPHIS 45 1 5 Poplar Avenue Memphis Bank and Trust Bldg. Memphis, Tennessee 38 1 I 7 Phone (90 1) 685- 1 277 Phone 682 1198 i ' wm? • w  Virginia Barker, Owner EXCLUSIVE CLEANERS The Finest Cleaning for Those Who Care Also Certified Suede and Leather Cleaners Draperies, Fun Furs, Alterations 4723 Poplar Ave. Memphis, Tennessee Congratulations, MUS COX-THOMAS OCULAR PROSTHETICS 1920 Kirby Parkway 754-0772 Custom-Made Artificial Eyes Scleral Shells External Ocular Prosthesis 190 ADS Let the Pros do it! Swing Memphis tor over 20 y—n. 794-8800 ADS 191 I 192 ADS JMH lor gentlemen of all ages since 1859 Perkins Extended at Poplar THE TAYLOE COMPANY REED KERAS BUICK COMPANY 2505 Poplar Ave. 452- 1 1 04 Our People Make the Difference. QUINCE PHARMACY The 3 te qCC Store 5137 Quince at White Station Road PHONE 682-1626 Scott Armsworthy rom A Friend! ADS 1 93 Congratulations to Memphis University School Jane and Joel Hobson Clark Tower Mall 116 5 1 00 Poplar Avenue 194 ADS DESIGN (STUDIO THE DAZZLING SHOE SALON AT POPLAR PLAZA Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Mon+esi Enjoy the friendly atmosphere and delightful menu at any of the seven Memphis area Pipers restaurants loeated at these Holiday Inn® hotels: 1-40 at Macon Road 1262 Union Avenue Poplar Ave. at 1-240 1-55 Brooks Road 3728 Lamar Ave. at Knight Arnold 1837 Union Ave. at McLean 1-40 1-55, West Memphis ADS 1 95 Congratulations to our Son Hollis Newman Cross Hollis and Susan Cross Proud Parents of a Senio r and a Son 196 ADS John Powell 754-8300 A CUT ABOVE For Gentlemen and Ladies 7640 Poplar (Hwy. 72) First Tenn. Bank Building, Suite I 10 At Germantown Village Square Best Wishes (Good Photography!) For Sale HYDE $ Co Realtors 682-8333 lafhpicr ' Invitations f M- GIFTS AND PAPER GOODS 775 BROOKHAVEN CIRCLE MEMPHIS. TENN 381 17 JOYCE LANSKY 901-761-3144 JACKSON ' S SHOES Germantown Village Square Mall 7552404 Parkway Village 363-2577 ADS 197 D. CANALE AND CO. STEPHENSON ' S BIG STAR AND DELICATESSEN 4770 Poplar Ave. 683 6861 Compliments Gayden Drew RALPH E. BRADEN, D.D.S. BAILEY W. PRICHARD, D.D.S. Orthodontics, P.C. 4700 Poplar — Suite 435 Phone 683-6387 Memphis, Tenn. 38117 MEMPHIS COTTON SALES COMPANY INC. Congratulations to the Class of ' 80 From VALLEY PRODUCTS CO. 198 ADS H.D. LESSORS, INC 2735S. Mendenhall Memphis, Tennessee 794 2193 We Lease All Makes of Cars and Trucks FALS FORD AUTHORIZED LEASING SYSTM ADS 1 99 The most famous name in security isn ' t Guardsmark. •i But maybe it should be. The companies with the most famous names in security want you to believe they are the best in the business. Guardsmark doesn ' t believe it and you won ' t either if you take time to compare. Guardsmark has the edge in selection, training, supervision, and extras. The edge in selection The heart of the security business is selection and training. The most famous companies don ' t tell you much about selection. At Guardsmark, we do because we have something to tell. Our careful selection leads to guards who are mature, responsible, self-motivated and honest, the kind you want guarding your company. Our selection techniques are so selective that only one applicant out of twenty-five is accepted for training as a Guardsmark security officer or investigator. We go back at least ten years in the applicant ' s life and check everything, including medical history. In states where law permits, we administer poly- graph tests to assure honesty on the front end and keep on checking. Newly hired employees are then given a 566 question psychological test to determine the job for which they ' re best suited. In short, we find out if something ' s wrong before it has a chance to go wrong. The edge in training At Guardsmark, we don ' t train guards just to react to crisis situations. Certainly we teach them how to do that but much more importantly we stress prevention of events that lead to a crisis. We teach them how to spot the security hazards and become specialists in crime prevention. The applicant will go through Guardsmark ' s thorough basic train- ing, advanced training and later will be subject to recurring on-the- job training. We use portable audio visual aids for both initial and on-the-job training. With these devices, guards can easily review such specific topics as human relations and con- frontations, physical security and safety, and fire protection. We give each officer a 104 page General Orders and Regulations at the completion of training which is a prime reference source for performance of duties. Once a month each guard will also receive a Day to Day™ calendar with clearly defined preventive and action guidelines. He even receives extra training bulletins and periodic examinations of his security skills in the envelope with his paycheck. All training procedures are care- fully monitored. Notations on each guard ' s progress are entered in his personnel record after having been scrutinized by headquarters to ensure full compliance with all corporation requirements. The Guardsmark approach to training is famous. Other security forces frequently call on us, through our Technical Services Division, to prepare customized training pro- grams and materials for their pro- prietary security forces. Increasing numbers of firms are turning to Guardsmark to take over the opera- tion and administration of the uniformed security function. And again, that ' s more than the most famous names in the bus iness can say for themselves. The edge in supervision Guardsmark believes in strong supervision. As a client, you get daily reports from each security officer. There is weekly supervisory contact, monthly contact by regional and branch managers and periodic visits from headquarters. All inspections are documented and re- viewed by the branch manager, the regional manager and executive personnel. Beyond all that, we provide a strong incentive bonus plan to our people to further ensure good performance. The edge in extras Here are a few of the little things. The kind that make a big difference between Guardsmark and the others. We look at each opera- tion carefully prior to beginning. Then we provide a customized set of special orders and instructions which are reviewed at corporate headquarters for each account and revised and updated at least every six months. We send you The Lipman Report™ at no charge, a special newsletter on crime and preventive measures. We back you up with full in- vestigative, security training, and consulting capacity. Our company has the depth and flexibility to meet your needs. We can provide 10, 50 or even 100 extra personnel on short notice in case of emergency. We can provide patrol cars, K-9 service, special equip- ment, even customized uniforms for major assignments. And our in- vestigators have the experience nec- essary to handle touchy situations. Put the Guardsmark edge on your side If you ' ve read this far, you may be interested in more information about what Guardsmark can do for you. Call or write Jeff Harris at our Memphis office, 22 South Second Street, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-525-2777, and find out how we can help you all across the country. With your help we ' ll be the most famous name in security after all. Gi. 6naRDsmaRKiiUL The Crime Prevention Company Operations in over 400 cities. 200 ADS (u idcm CAVALIER CLEANERS, INC. 4904 Poplar Serving East Memphis |¥y TRANSPORTS INC. Ml | Concentrating on Mid America Photographic Supplies and Equipment 11 American Camera Center 5251 Poplar 4637 American Way Billy G. 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EI Crumps Co. 5350 Poplar • 761-1550 ADS 205 THE GARY COMPANY Custom Homes BROWN CO., REALTORS LUANN MOORE 794-1330 363-1675 ForemosT M.mulaclurers ol ENGINEERED CLEANERS lor Industry ASK US ABOUT Foremost 3121 ES Dust Command For Cleaner Warehouses, Storerooms or Wherever Dust is a Problem THE ULTIMATE IN DUST CONTROL Delta Foremost Chemical Corp. 3915 AIR PARK STREET MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE 38130 0||0 GENERAL PIPE SUPPLY CO. P.O. BOX 13185 RIVERSIDE STATION MEMPHIS, TENN. 38113 206 ADS ri iend Super Six V ) ADS 207 ALPHA I TRAVEL Specializing in Business and Pleasure Travel 600 2500 Mt.Moriah Memphis,TN38ll7 795-7100 Compliments of Hugh Allan, Sr. Flowers Designed by Luc! 2 1 75 Germantown Rd. S. (Behind the Bank of Germantown) 754-7493 ALL HOURS Student Discounts MEMPHIS MACHINERY SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. WOODWORKING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 301 SOUTH FRONT STREET 527-4443 ADS 209 Free In-Home Estimates Custom Drapery THE WINDOW SHOPPE 901 754-5889 Old Town Center Germantown, TN 38138 McDERMOTT LEASING INC. Customized Leasing Programs 309 1 Stonebrook Circle Memphis, Tenn. 38 1 1 6 Telephone (901)332-2031 Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Senior Class Ben and Jean Ward FRONT STREET DELI 210 ADS Compliments of Arnold M. Weiss COURTESY PONTIAC Servicing and Selling Pontiacs and Mazdas 2621 Mendenhall 365-2 1 2 1 X ADS 211 i Compliments of WILLIAM R. MOORE, INC 212 ADS Best of Luck to the Class of ' 84 LAWRENCE E. GEISEWITE NEW ENGLAND MUTUAL LIFE A Maury County Uncle BYRNES DOGGETT Custom, Residential, Commercial Builders and Developers MEMPHIS COMPRESS STORAGE CO. Compliments From a Friend of John Dobbs From THOMAS PRICE No other success can compensate for failure in the home. ADS 213 Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. E. William James Compliments of a Friend of Rob Crump tcb Design Build Additions Custom Homes Call for Free Estimate romlinson Custom Builders, Inc. 685-9811 South Memphis Area: 404 E. Mallory Ave. IFUL ECTION I 214 ADS Highland at Park 3524 Park Ave. « Opposite Sears 462 N. Watkins paini Cloverleaf Shopping Center: 5142 Old Summer Road Whitehaven Area: 4227 Elvis Presley Blvd. NOW OPEN IN RALEIGH 3262 Coleman Road From A Friend Of LUKE HEISKELL ADS 215 Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Johnson 21 6 ADS SMITH OFFICE SUPPLY CO. Office Supplies — Office Furniture 767-4940 4646 Poplar A Supporter of the MUS OWLS KERMIT KAISER, C.LU. The EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY of the U.S. Home Office: New York, New York BILL and ANN LAYMAN invite you to shop . . . three stores now for distinctive gifts for every occasion GAMES •• ' ■( liHIKIlll If | 964 JUNE RD.— 683-3541 GERMANTOWN VILLAGE MALL 7700 POPLAR— 754-2957 ' 4860 POPLAR Decorative Gifts and Home Accessories Good Luck to Steven From His Family — Margie, Ed, and Shari Marlowe John Dobbs, Jr. ADS 21 7 ' HARRIET BOYLE l taBM I 1281 E. Massey Road tt • il TJ „ Memphis, TN 38138 Harriets rioney Telephone 683-6602 Compliments of 1 hope you win the ad contest, John Dobbs Hope Harriet ' s Honey sells as well. Robert Crump s HANCOCK HOUSE Congratulations to Marshall and Erik Odeen From Their Grandmother In Support of a Fine Son J. 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Trocal takes the worry out of cracks and leaks due to sub-structure movement, and resists warping and swelling. causic 4900 HUNGERFORD • MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE (901) 362-1111 Congratulations to the 8th Grade Football Team: Ralph Gibson Mark Nash Chris Sands Leo Beale Jeff Breazeale Bobby Wade Chris Beard Evans Jack Tommy Cooke Bob McEwan George Early Harris Anderson Jon Peters Kenny Bouldin Pat Schaefer David Elkin Chris Trapp Stewart Waller Bailey Brown Jon Wilmott Frank Watson Lee Blount Patrick McCarty Drew Taylor Student Coach Jack Kelley Jimmy Hall Hal Jennings Jim Darnell Johnny Crews Jim Barton James Hudson Rob Sumner Luke Heiskell Walker Hays Paul Gerald David McLemore Coach David Jackson Assistant Coach Lin Askey 236 ADS Compliments of YOUNG PERL Edward R. Young Arnold E. Perl Richard M. Kodish, Jr. J. Ronald Petrikin Jay W. Kiesewetter William L. Sossaman Martin F. Thompson George W. Loveland, II J. 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SENIORS RECEIVING NATIONAL MERIT LETTERS OF COMMENDATION: (front row) Roger Hiatt, Jimmy Allen, Davant Latham, Dan Robertson; (back row) Greg Graflund, Mel Payne, Sam Pogoni, Hampton Sides. JUNIOR BETA CLUB: (front row) Mike Moore, Brian Levinson, Robert Hollabaugh, Edward Felsenthal; (middle row) Bailey Brown, Gregg Landau, Jeff Brezeale, Roy Walters, Doug Kremer; (back row) Cliff Winnig, Doug Rayburn, Jeff Hirsch, Adam Aronson, Adam Kriger. NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS: (front row) Roy Barnes, David Percer, Charles Burrow, Larry Spencer, Tom Wortham, Mark Powell; (second row) Khy Daniel, Bruce Ryan, John Sebes, Doug McCown, Rob Morrow; (back row) Mark Adams, John Norwood, George Woodbury. 240 HONOR SOCIETIES 1 979-80 Faculty and Administration ADMINISTRATION D. Eugene Thorn (1 955) HEADMASTER B.S. (Memphis State University) M.A. (Memphis State University) University of Tennessee University of Massachusetts Leigh W. Mac Queen (1961) PRINCIPAL, UPPER SCHOOL B.A. (Southwestern at Memphis) Vanderbilt University M.A. (Memphis State University) John Murry Springfield (1958) PRINCIPAL, LOWER SCHOOL B.A. (Southwestern at Memphis) M.F.A. (Princeton University) Mathematics Harold Jerry Peters (1 960) ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT B.A. (Southwestern at Memphis) M.A. (Memphis State University) Head Basketball Coach Leslie C. Daniel (1 967) BUSINESS MANAGER Southwestern at Memphis B.B.A. (University of Mississippi) University of North Carolina M.Ed. (Memphis State University) Economics Ross McCain Lynn (1954) DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT A.B., LL.D. (Presbyterian College) M.A. (University of North Carolina) Duke University and Memphis State University FACULTY Bobby A. Alston (1977) B.S.Ed. (Memphis State University) Health; Math; Jr. High Football, Head Coach; Jr. High Basketball, Head Coach William Linwood Askew (1 979) B.A. (Memphis State University) M.A. (Memphis State University) English 8th Grade Football, Head Coach A. Robert Boelte (1 969) B.A. (Tulane University) M.Ed. (Memphis State University) Dir. of College Guidance Dir. of Admissions English, Ancient History Peter M. Bowman (1979) B.F.A. (Memphis Academy of Arts) M.A.A. (Montana State University) Art Richard C. Broer (1973) A.B. (Brown University) M.A. (Stanford University) Memphis State University Government, American History Dir. of MUS-TV Thomas Lee Brown (1975) B.S. (Harding College) M.S.T. (Wichita State University) Geometry; Computer Mathematics Assistant Varsity Tennis Coach Charles E.Bryant (1978) B.S. (Austin Peay State University) Mathematics Assistant Junior Varsity Track Coach Jane Milner Caldwell (1 979) B.A. (Southwestern at Memphis) M.A. (Memphis State University) ED.D. (Memphis State University) English; Psychology Mary Ellen Campbell (1978) B.S. (University of Georgia) Physics; Chemistry-Physics Michael R. Deaderick (1970) B.A. (Southwestern at Memphis) M.A. (University of Arkansas) Ph.D.-(ABD) (Louisiana State University) Chairman, Department of History Johnny Duke (1977) B.S. (David Lipscomb College) M.Th. (Harding Graduate School of Religion) Mathematics and Bible Jr. Varsity Soccer Coach Varsity Baseball Head Coach Beth Hubbard Edmondson (1979) B.S.E. (Memphis State University) M.S.T. (Memphis State University) Mathematics Mrs. Geneva Folden (1975) B.S. (Morris Harvey College) M.Ed. (Memphis State University) Typewriting Ellis L. Haguewood (1969) B.A. (Harding College) M.A. (Memphis State University) English Mrs. Pallie Hamilton (1 970) B.S.E. (Memphis State University) M.Ed. (Memphis State University) Librarian William R. Hatchett (1957) B.A. (Southwestern at Memphis) M.A. (Columbia University) Certificate of Study (Cambridge University, England) English Mrs. Betty Jo Higgs (1 963) B.A. (Southwestern at Memphis) M.A. (Bryn Mawr) Latin; Chairman, Department of Foreign Language David Bruce Jackson (1 974) B.A. (Harding College) M.A. (Harding Graduate School of Religion) Bible 8th Grade Football Coach William L. Jamieson (1977) B.S. (Louisiana State University) English; 8th Basketball, Head Coach Michael Coleman Keefe (1 978) B.S. (Mississippi State University) Director of Physical Education — Lower School Jr. High Football Coach; Varsity Track Coach JohnH. Keesee(1978) B.A. (Southwestern at Memphis) Memphis State University Director of Physical Education — Upper School Varsity Cross-Country and Track, Head Coach B-Team Basketball Coach Marianne DeWorm McKee (1 979) B.A. (University of Arkansas) M.A. (University of Arkansas) French Morris Vincent Mutzi (1 970) B.A. (University of Mississippi) M.A. (University of Mississippi) Instituto de Monterrey Spanish Stephan John Oehmen (1979) B.A. (University of Missouri at St. Louis) M.Ed. (Ohio University) Director of Guidance Jerrold W. Omundson (1 972) B.S. (Memphis State University) M.S.T. (Memphis State University) Chemistry, Chemistry-Physics Advanced Placement Chemistry Chairman, Department of Science Mark Preston Ramsey (1975) B.S. (Vanderbilt University) Mathematics Head Golf Coach William Barry Ray (1978) B.A. (University of the South) Social Studies Varsity Football Coach Mrs. Marilyn Sue Reinhardt (1 973) B.A. (Vanderbilt University) M.A.T. (Vanderbilt University) Latin John Windsor Remmers, Jr. (1977) B.A. (Vanderbilt University) Memphis State University Science; Varsity Football; Track; Head Wrestling Coach Jacob C. Rudolph (1959) B.A. (Georgia Institute of Technology) Oglethorpe University Memphis State University Mathematics, Director of Athletics Head Football Coach James D. Russell (1965) B.A. (Tulane University) M.A.T. (Vanderbilt University) Chairman, Department of English Andrew F. Saunders, III (1972) B.A. (Harding College) M.A. (Memphis State University) Science; Speech; Director of Dramatics Mechanical Drawing R.Craig Schmidt (1974) B.A. (New College) M.A.T. (Duke University) European History; Head Soccer Coach Ancient and Medieval History Terry Newton Shelton (Jan. 1978) B.A. (Memphis State University) M.A. (Memphis State University) English William Sparr Taylor (1 976) B.S. (Southwestern at Memphis) University of Georgia University of Missouri Biology, Head Tennis Coach Norman S. Thompson (1 972) B.A. (University of Mississippi) M.A. (Memphis State University) English Christa Green Warner (1 979) B.A. (Memphis State University) M.S. (Memphis State University) Chairman, Department of Mathematics Anthony Daniel Williams (1975) B.A. (Millsaps College) M.M. (Memphis State University) Chairman, Department of Fine Arts FACULTY CREDITS 241 INDEX Abee, Brad 52, 53, 164 Adams, Mark 119, 130,240 ADS 186-239 Ahrens, Paul 53, 164 Albritton, John 173 Alexander, Albert 1 68, 1 71 , 84 Alexander, Glynn 109, 164 Allen, Andy 156 Allen, Cannon 39, 60, 69, 86, 106, 108, 110. 1 14, 119, 130,240,244 Allen, Elizabeth 121 Allen, Jimmy 21 , 38, 73, 76, 77, 1 06, 1 07, 1 1 9, 1 30, 1 40, 142,240 Allen, Virginia 154 Alston, Mr. Bobby 148 Amminger, Peter 118, 1 56 Anderson, Bobby 1 64 Anderson, Brooks 160 Anderson, Harris 54, 1 68 Anderson, John 160 Angelakis, Ted 21 , 22, 46, 1 56 ANNUAL 114-115 Anthony, Ann 40, 120 Apperson, John 108, 1 73 Arkle, Jay 168 Armsworthy, Scott 1 73 Aronoff, Michael 19, 83, 164 Aronson, Adam 122, 168, 240 Aronson, Stuart 88, 156 Ashley, Robert 26, 27, 46, 51, 130 Askew, Mr Linwood 54, 148 Aur, Paulo 156, 159 B Babian, Andrew 173 Ballinger, Bill 164 Ballinger, Lynn 45, 46, 1 1 0, 1 56 Barnes, Roy 1 8, 1 1 3, 1 1 5, 1 30, 1 83, 240 Barringer, Johnny 173 Barron, Dan 11 8, 160 Barry, Jeff 84, 85, 168 Bartlett, Palmer 168, 172 Barton, Jim 54, 84, 168 Barzizza,Tom118, 119, 123, 130 BASEBALL 26 — 27 Bass, Robert 53, 164 Battle, Allen 62, 1 1 8, 1 22, 1 31 , 1 39, 1 45 Beach Woman 37 Beale, Leo 54, 98, 122, 168 Beard, Chris 54, 55, 84, 108, 168 Bearman, Eddie 88, 160 Beck, Douglas 168 Beck, Mike 168 Bell, Bill 19 Bell, Wes 46, 160 Bennett, Chip 156 Bernard, David 156 Bernard, Harbert 173 Bethell, Clay 160 Bethell, John Bryan 173 Bettendorf, Willy 105, 107, 156 Billings, Russ 5, 64,120, 131 Bilsky, Mark 21, 131. 144,240 Blackwell, Sam 156 Blackwell, Kate 120 Blair, Wang 154 Blatteis, Chuck 11 3, 122,123, 160 Blatteis, Elisa 86 Blen, Scott 84, 122,168 Blount, Lee 54, 168 Boals, Mike 160 Boelte, Mr. A. Robert 147, 247 Bolton. Brad 32, 77,160 Bonner, Win 46, 62, 156 BOOK CLUB 123 Boshwit, Andrew 1 60 Bouldin, Kenny 54, 168 Bowman, Mr Peter M 148 Boyd, Dan 88, 110, 160 Boyd, Will 173 Brady, Donald 64, 68, 98, 1 60 Breazeale, Jeff 54, 1 08, 1 68, 240 Britt, Laura 87 Britton, Britt 164 Broadfoot, Chip 1 7, 58, 59, 78, 1 1 4, 1 1 9, 1 20, 1 28, 1 31 , 138 Broer, Mr. Rick 127, 148 Brooks, Brown 69, 156 Brooks, Hopie 21 , 64, 65, 78, 1 1 2, 1 27, 1 31 Brooks, Pam 120 The Hutchison Ice Cream Social provided opportunities for spooning and pleasant chitchat with the opposite sex for Keith Killebrew and Bruce Gordon. Brooksbank, Thornton 61 , 1 60 Brown, Bailey 54, 122, 168, 171, 240 Brown, Mrs. Gilvia 105 Brown, Harold 122, 168 Brown, Jimmy 18, 19 Brown, Mike 30, 31,35, 131 Brown, Temple 115, 126, 156 Brown, Mr. Thomas 1 18, 148 Brugge, Mrs. Lynn 154 Bryan, Thornton 173 Bryant, Mr. Charles 148 Bryson, Jerry 34. 46, 132,133 Buorgoyne, Laura 120 Burnett, Jim 53, 83, 164 Burnett, Phillip 173 Burrow, Charlie 46, 62, 119,127,1 32, 240 Burrow, Jim 7, 160, 161 Burrow, Robert 173 Busby, Greg 173 Bynes, Wood 1 73, 229 Byrd, Kenny 164, 165 Byrnes, Wood ' s Homeroom 229 Caldwell, Cathy 104 Caldwell, David 21, 27 Caldwell, Mrs. Jane 149 Campbell, Mrs. Mary Ellen 97, 149 Campbell, Wren 68, 80, 81 , 1 60 Canale, Phil 61, 118, 160 Cannon, Howard 1 1 1 , 1 32 Cape, Richard 39, 1 06, 1 56 Carlile, Thad156 Carpenter, Doug 160, 245 Carpenter, Stephen 23, 53, 83, 1 64 Carroll, Mike 173 Carson, Chris 173 Carter, John 156 Caskey, Anne Marie 143 Cassius, David 119, 156 Cates, George 60, 160 Chapman, Billy 173 Chase, Bruckner 169 Cheek, John 23, 164 Ch ' ien, Felix 122, 169 Christenbury, Craig 53, 83, 164 Christenbury , Keith 1 6, 21 , 46, 1 56 Clarendon, Darcy 121 Clark, Jeff 173 Clay, Chip 156 Cloar, Tommy 64, 156 Cockroft, Scott 1 69 Cody, Michael 169 Cohen, Mitchell 114, 118, 132 Cole, Billy 98, 122, 169 Coleman, Bob 173 Coleman, Kevin 27, 70, 132, 141 Collins, Edmond 155 Cook, Chris 54, 169 Cooke, Tommy 169 Cooley, Chad 156 Copper, Harrison 173 Cowan, Curtis 28, 114, 115, 118, 119, 128, 132, 180 Cowles, Shannon 121 Cox, Philip 21, 23, 156 Crawford, Chip 45, 46, 105, 113, 119, 138, 145 Crawford, Kendall 27 Crenshaw, Danny 1 56 Creson, Larry 61, 164 Crews, Jim 118, 156 Crews, Johnny 54, 1 08, 1 69 Crighton, David 160 Crosby, Chris 174 Crosby, Scott 61, 109, 160 CROSS-COUNTRY 64 — 65 Cross, Newman 133, 145 Crump, Rob 174 Crumrine, James 164, 165 Cruthirds, Dan 164 Cunningham, Brian 1 1 5, 1 1 8, 1 23, 1 33 Cunningham, Cotter 35, 110, 119, 133, 142 D Daniel, Khy 87, 1 1 7, 1 21 , 1 33, 240 Daniel, Mr. Leslie 147 Daniel, Matthew 169 Daniels, Mr. Charlie 33 Darnell, Jim 54, 169 Daughdrill, Dr. James 41 Davis, Richard 23, 53, 164 Davis, Robert 11 1,1 13, 160 Davis, Robert Louis 155 Deaderick, Mr. Michael 100, 149 Deaton, Tim 21 , 44, 46, 1 60 Deagan, Reg 174 Deagan, Woody 160 Denton, Fort 23, 53, 164 Dewey, Chapman 109, 122, 164 Dick, Billy 173 Dillon, Lee 156 Disney, David 1 74 Dobbs, John 173,174,239 Donaldson, Berk 122, 157 Donovan, Danny 164 Donovan, Tim 174 Douglas, Scott 1 60 Dreifus, Jon 157 Dudley, Todd 174 Duke, Mr. Johnny 26, 27, 61 , 149 Dunavant, John 160 Dunlap, David 21 Durham, Glenn 27 , 157 Early, George 54, 168,169 Easum, Miss Mary Nell 70, 154, 155 Echols, Scott 122, 169, 172 Eddings, Alex 86 Edmondson, Mrs. Beth 149 Edmonson, John 77, 80, 157 Edwards, Paul 26, 27 Eggleston, Bill 174 EIGHTH-GRADE 1 68 — 1 72 EIGHTH-GRADE BASKETBALL 84 — 85 EIGHTH-GRADE FOOTBALL 54 — 55 EIGHTH-GRADE TRACK 22 — 23 242 INDEX Cleanliness is next to Godliness applies to the body of a car as well, especailly when the auto in question is a Continental. Mrs. Nell Lenti takes advantage of a break in the kitchen action to rinse her sleek chariot. Higgason, Jim 46, 112, 136 Higgs, Betty Jo 94, 1 22, 1 50 Higley, Bob 122, 170 Higley, Tom 56, 86, 1 1 5, 1 1 8, 1 61 Hirsch, Jeff 122, 170, 240 Hohenburg, Adam 19 Hollabaugh, Robert 1 22, 1 70, 240 Holland, Will 53, 165 Hollis, Lee 19 HONOR COUNCIL 1 06 — 1 07 House, Jim 161 Houston, Jeff 122, 170 Howard, Jon 126, 161 Howard, Michael 61 , 1 61 Howard, Robert 61, 161 Howdeshell, Jamey 1 1 3, 1 65 Howser, John 174 Huckaba, Mrs. Mary 154 Hudson, James 54, 98, 122, 170 Huggins, Jay 174 Hughes, Allen 11 8, 157 Hussey, Rob 11 8, 157 Inman, Cole 23, 81, 165 lsbell,Wyatt23, 53, 165 ISH KABIBBLE MEMORIAL PEP BAND 121 Isom, Kevin 165 ELECTIVES 102 — 103 Elkin, David 54, 98, 106, 122, 169 FACULTY 146 — 155 Fair, Lance 157 Faires, Tom 169 Fakes, Roger 174 Fallis, Cavett 36, 120, 123,133 Farrar, Scott 57, 160 Feild, Alan 23, 53, 165 Feild, Porter 165 Feldmann, Bob 157 Felsenthal, Edward 108, 122, 169, 240 FENCING CLUB 123 Fenton, Michael 169 Ferns, Chris 165 FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 24 — 25 Finch, David 174 Fisher, John T 160 Fisher, Susanna 49 Flowers, Richard 23 Flynn.Brad 165 Fockler, Ellen 86 Fogelman.HaMOl, 102,157 Fogelman, Rick 122, 169 Folden, Mrs Geneva 149 Foote, Hugie117, 134 Ford, Clay 118, 160 Ford, David 169 Foster, Murray 23, 53, 165 Frager, Barry 88, 89, 134, 145 France, William 157 Francis, Joe 38, 46, 157 Frazier, Mark 5, 21 , 64, 1 1 0, 1 57 Freeburg, Philip 157 FRENCH CLUB 122 French, Ned 157 French, Taylor 165 FRESHMEN 164 — 167 FuJIer, Jeff 122, 157 Fulton, Chris 60, 119, 157, 183 Fulton, John 169 G Galloway, David 88, 98, 160 Galloway, Stephen 88, 98, 1 60 Gamblin, Scott 157 Gannaway, Sammy 31, 46, 109, 161 Gardner, David 23, 169 Garner, Hugh 174 Garner, Richard 174, 177 Garner, Warwick 122, 134 Garrett, Jon 60, 63, 1 1 5, 1 23, 1 34, 1 35, 1 45, 1 80 Garrison, Grady 92 Garrott, Murray 108, 174 Good, Jay 134, 135 Gordon, Bruce 95, 1 09, 1 1 0, 1 23, 1 34, 1 40, 1 80, 242 Gotten, Henry 53, 165 Graflund, Greg 60, 135, 240 Graham, Sammy 16, 34, 108, 119, 133, 135, 180, 182 Graves, Phil 75, 76, 77, 161 Gray, Jeff 18, 19,119,135 Grayson, Taylor 157 Green, Mrs. Lou 154, 155 Greenwald, Richard 23, 61 , 83, 1 09, 1 65 Greer, Gregory 174 Greer, Tim 16,21,46, 135 Gresser, Bill 161 Gresser, Stephen 1 70 Grochau, Doug 170 Grochau, Mark 161 Gronauer, Skip 161 Grosmann, Robert 174 Gross, Bill 19 Grosvenor, Niles 64, 65, 1 57 Guy, Arthur 157 Geisewite, Larry 61 , 1 69 Gerald, Paul 170 Gibson, Gibby 88, 161 Gibson, Ralph 54. 84, 170 GOLF 30 — 31 H Haglund, John 41 , 1 65 Haguewood, Mr. Ellis 127, 150 Hale, Dennis 62, 1 05, 1 35, 1 45 Hale, Mrs. Jean 154 Hale, Steve 1 70 Hall, Jimmy 54, 170 Halliday, Allen 174 Halliday , Bubba 1 9, 80, 81 , 1 61 Hamer, Mark 98, 99, 1 22, 1 70 Hamilton, Mrs Pallie 150 Hammons, Taylor 41 , 1 65 Hancock, Henry 16 Hanover, Trent 174 Harris, Drew 41, 52, 53, 83, 165 Harris, Greg 46, 122, 157 Harris, Jeff 27, 157 Hartman, Doug 174 Harwell, Bill 11, 46, 157 Harwood, Jimmy 165 Hatchett, Mr. William 92, 108, 122, 150 Hayes, Tim 56, 60, 118, 161 Hayes, Tommy 41,61, 1 65 Hays, Brad 55, 1 70 Hays, Steve 118, 123, 135 Hays, Walker 54, 84, 1 68, 1 70 Hedges, Posey 41, 53, 165 Heiskell, Luke 54, 170 Helmhout, Ron 1 09, 1 61 , 1 62 Herbert. Mr Pinkney28 Hiatt, Roger 1 1 4, 1 36, 1 45, 240 Hidaji, Fred 122, 170 Jack, Evans 54, 122, 170 Jackson, David 165 Jackson, Mr. David 10, 54, 150 Jackson, Richard 136, 153 Jacobson, David 88, 106, 110, 117, 122,161 Jalenak, Charles 165 James, Tempe 121 James, Will 174 Jamieson, Mr. William 61 , 84, 1 50 Jehl, Louis 21 , 1 09, 1 1 2, 1 23, 1 36 Jenkins, Kim 57, 60, 79, 108, 114, 136, 240 Jennings, Bill 174 Jennings, Hal 54, 170,84 Johnson, Eric 136 Johnson, Keith 27, 122, 157 Johnson, Ken 27, 122,161 Johnson, Steve 70, 137 Jones, Bryan 33, 60, 78, 108, 119, 123, 137, 142, 181 Jones, David 170 Jones, Frank 111, 118, 119, 122, 137, 145 Jones, John 113, 157 Jones, Ken 174 Jones, Mike 161 Jordan, Trey 23, 53, 165 Jung, Richard 53. 165 JUNIOR BETA CLUB 240 JUNIORS 156— 159 JUNIOR-VARSITY BASKETBALL 80 — 81 K Karn, Jim 101, 115, 128,137,138 Kaplan, Hugh 157 Kaplan, Jef 38, 39, 60, 1 06, 1 1 2, 1 1 3, 1 57, 240 Keesee, Mr. John 64, 151 Kellett, Gary 161 Kelley, Jack 54, 88, 157 Kelsey, Jeff 1 74 Kenworthy, Henry 165 Killebrew, Keith 157, 242 Kimbrough,Tommy64,88, 122, 157 King, Scott 61, 82, 83, 165 Kirkpatrick. John 23, 53. 166 Knodel, David 121, 166 Knott, Kevin 161 Koon, Henry 39, 115, 158 Kremer, Doug 84, 122, 170, 240 Kremer, John 19, 166 Kriger, Adam 88, 1 22, 1 70, 240 Kriger, Sidney 24, 25 Lake, Don 174 Landau. Gregg 122, 170.240 LANGUAGES 94 — 95 Lansden,Bill27, 46, 127, 161 Lansden, Chip 27 INDEX 243 A case study of the process known as getting fired up or getting rowdy is provided by senior Cannon Allen. Latham, Ann 121 Latham, Davant 21 , 39, 49, 60, 1 06, 1 37, 240 LATIN 98 99 Lawrence, Al 23, 51 , 1 64, 1 66 Lawrence, Steve 21, 23, 38, 44,46, 106, 162 Lazarov, Joe 162 Ledbetter, Pierce 1 74 Lee, Dudley 174 Lee, Larry 121,166 Lee, Tommy 61, 166,94 Lenti, Mrs. Nell 40, 127, 154, 243 Mrs. Nell Lenti ' s Lincoln Continental 243 Lenz, Mrs Ruth 154 Lettes, Louis 11 1,113, 162 Levell, Harris 98, 158 Levinson, Brian 88, 122, 170, 240 Levinson, Jeff 88, 1 09, 1 22, 1 62 Lewis, Bill 19, 158, 182,240 Lipscomb, Tommy 1 74 Loewenberg, Harry 1 66 LOWER SCHOOL LATIN CLUB 122 Lumm, Wendy 120 Luttrell, John 158 Luttrell, Paul 21, 46, 51,162 Lynn, Col. Ross M. 6, 7, 146 Mc McAdam, Sam 170 McCann,Wes60, 156, 158 McCarroll, John 23, 52, 53, 83, 166 McCarty, Patrick 54, 122, 170 McCloy, Stuart 1 74 McClure, John 166 McClure, Justin 158 McCormick, Mike 1 75 McCown,Doug10,35, 57, 88. 119, 110,137,240 McDonald, Webster 43 McDonnell, Drew 1 75 McDonnel,McNeal175 McEwan, Bob 54, 1 06, 1 22, 1 70 McFadden, Mike 170 McGehee, Norris60, 158 McGowan, David 27, 46, 81 , 162 McKarem, Tracy 120 McKee, Mrs. Marianne 94, 151 McKelvey, Bill 175 McLemore, David 1 70 McLemore, Todd 162 McMillan, Mike 23, 118,166 McPherson, Glenn 102, 162 McStay,Jared108, 170 McWaters, Lee 23, 171 M Mace, Bill 30, 31 MacQueen, Mr. Leigh 93, 1 46 Magness, Lon 174 Mallery, Larry 88, 162 Malmo, Dede 174 Mann, Jeff 115, 162 Mansberg, Danny 166 Manus, Tim 171 Mardigs, Eyal 158 Marker, Andy 1 1 4, 1 1 5, 1 1 8, 1 38 Marlowe, Steve 1 74, 1 75 Marsh, Mike 46, 61, 122, 162 Marshall, John 171 Martin, Tony 174 Matthews, Tom 162 May, Mayor Stephen 100 Mayer, Mrs. Mildred 154 Mays, John 1 74 Medlin, Scott 87, 162 Mednikow, Jay 111, 113, 115, 118, 162 MEMPHIS 180 — 185 Meriwether, Tommy 21 , 74, 77, 1 58 Meyer, Andy 46, 1 08, 1 26, 1 58 Miller, Don 21 , 1 1 9, 1 20, 1 28, 1 38 Mitchell, Hunter 46, 162 Monaghan, John 108, 175 Monger, Lloyd 23, 53, 1 66 Monger, Trip 38, 158 Montague, David 81, 162 Mook, Steve 86, 1 62 Moore, Beverly 66, 87 Moore, David 61, 166 Moore, Keith 175 Moore. Mike 171, 240 Moore, Ray 46, 158 Moore, Rodgers171 Moore, Suzanna 121 Morris, Kelton 1 75 Morris, Preston 63, 162 Morrow, Rob 67, 138,240 MULE WITH TV 239 Muller, David 122,171 Murphey, Eddie 18, 1 9, 64, 65, 77, 1 58 Murphy, Walt 158 Mutzi, Vincent 94, 151 N Nash, Mark 23, 54, 84, 171 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 240 NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS 240 Navilio, Jon 175 NEWSPAPER 112 — 113 Newton, Barton 97, 118, 162 Nichol, Richard 175 Nichols, Lee 30 NINTH-GRADE BASKETBALL 82 — 83 NINTH-GRADE FOOTBALL 52 — 53 Noah, Bill 18, 19 Norwood, John 70, 123, 138, 240 o O, Mr. 4,96, 97, 151 Odeen, Eric 123, 175 Odeen, Marshall 23, 46, 118, 166 Oehmen, Mr. Stephen 110, 126, 147 Ogle, Jimmy 43 Ogle, John 27, 138 O ' Keefe, Mr. Michael Coleman 151 Omundson, Mr. Jerrold 4, 96, 97, 1 51 ONE-ACT PLAYS 86 — 87 Orgel, Billy 158 Owen, John 175 Owen, Tom 46, 162 IP Page, Mark 1 75 Parikh, Salil 175 Parker, Greg 28, 59, 60, 109, 119,138 Parker, Kevin 23, 84, 85, 171 Patterson, Brett 175 Patterson, John 158 Patterson, Scott 73, 76, 77, 109, 158 Patton, Avery 121 Patton, Leslie 121 Payne, Mel 11, 21, 60, 109, 112, 119, 126, 139, 142,240 Payonzeck, Greg 46, 163 Pearsall, Jeff 171 Peeples, John 43 PEER COUNCIL 110, 111 Pelts, Barry 1 75 Pepple, David 139, 140, 240 Percer, David 21, 45, 46, 114, 1 19, 123, 139 Perrigo, Joe 176 Peters, Jeff 20, 21 Peters, Mr. Jerry 146 Peters, Jon 1 1 , 23, 54, 84, 85, 1 71 Peters, Judd 21 , 32, 77, 109, 150 Phillips, John 43 Parker, Phillips, 106, 176 Phillips. Stephen 21, 114, 119, 158 Pierce, Joey 25 Pierce, Mike 158 PING PONG CLUB 122 Pogoni, Sam 1 0, 58, 60, 1 39, 1 43, 1 45, 240 Poirer, Tommy 53, 166 Pool, John 43 Porter, Joel 1 76 Powell, Kevin 46, 97, 1 1 8, 1 23, 1 66 Powell, Mark 62, 123, 139, 145, 240 Pritchard, Alan 28, 32, 60, 1 1 2, 1 1 3, 1 33, 1 39 Pritchard, David 176 Pritchard, Susan 121 Procter, Bill 46, 163 Pryzma, Richard 33, 1 1 4, 1 1 5, 1 21 , 1 40 Purdy, Kent 171 Pyun, Jimmy 111,122, 163 Raines, Florence 66, 67 Raines, Virginia 56 Ramey, John 122, 158 Ramsey, Mr. Mark 9, 31 , 96, 1 51 Randle, Kevin 176 Rantzow, James 50, 82, 166 Rantzow, Lauren 121 Ray, Barry 150, 177 Ray, Richard 176 Rayburn, Doug 171,240 Reinhardt, Mrs. Marilyn 98, 99, 122, 152 Remmers, John 127, 152 Renshaw, Drew 176 Richardson, Pat 176 Richman, Scott 176 Richmond, Anita 104 Riggins, Rick 163 Ringel, Jimmy 95, 113, 166 Roberts, Willie 126 Robertson, Bruce 1 1 1 , 1 23, 1 40, 1 80 Robertson, Dan 1 1 5, 1 1 9, 1 23, 1 34, 1 40, 240 Robinson, Mrs. Betty 93 Rockett, Doug 23, 64, 167 Rodriguez, Brooke 27, 33, 34, 46, 50, 1 1 9, 1 23, 1 26, 1 33, 138, 140, 144 Roe, Vance 11 5. 122, 163 Rogers, Clayton 88, 114,119, 158 Rogers, Preston 53, 167 Rose, Scott 72, 74, 77, 163 Rosenberg, Jonathan 40, 121,1 58, 245 Rosenthal, David 88, 163 Rosenthal, Trevor 167 Ross, Blake 23, 53, 167 Ross, Shea 176, 177 Rowe, Jeffrey 1 76 Rudolph, David 32, 45, 46, 77, 98, 158, 240 Rudolph, Jake 147 Ruffin, Allen 31, 140 Ruleman, Liz 29, 40, 120 Russell, Mr. James 102, 152 Russell, Kevin 72, 73, 74, 76, 77, 158 Ryan, Bruce 114, 118, 140,240 Ryan, Joan 154 Sachs, Ira 113, 167 Saliba, Jim 176 Sands, Chris 54, 171 Sapinsley, Eddie 176 Sasser, Senator Jim 79 Satterfield, Clifford 171 244 INDEX Satterfield. Richard 167 Saunders, Mr Andrew 4, 1 1 , 92, 1 03, 1 52 Schaefer, David 176 Schaefer, Lee 176 Schaefer, Mark 21, 46, 158 Schaefer, Pat 54, 69, 171 Schaefer, Paul 110, 115, 158 Schaefer, Scott 24 Scharff , Jon 28, 46, 51 , 1 08, 1 33, 1 41 Scharff, Richard 46, 68, 110,141 Scheidt, Elkan 158 Schmidt, Mr. Craig 10,28.36,60, 101, 152 Schneider. Dan 88, 163 Scott, Scotty 19, 164, 167 Scrimger, Mrs Evelyn 5 Scull, Sam 122, 163 Sebes, John 51, 67, 100, 114, 141,240 Seessel, Andy 23, 61 , 1 66, 1 67 Selberg, David 176 SENIORS 130 — 145 SENIORS RECEIVING LETTERS OF COMMENDATION 240 SEVENTH GRADE 1 73 — 1 77 Shainberg, Andrew 167 Shainberg, Paul 163 Sharp, John 46, 158 Shea, Paul 108, 122, 171 Shelton.Mr Terry 153 Sheppard, Mrs Laura 154 Shockley, Robert 27 Shy, Robert 60, 158 Sides, Hampton 28, 35, 60, 112, 113, 123, 141, 143, 144. 181,240 Siewert, Dean 1 76 Siewert, Jeff 111,121, 167 Silverman, Ricky 98, 1 22, 1 71 Simpson, David 114, 119, 123, 133, 141 Simpson, Ted 176 Singer, Tod 5, 119, 131,141 Singleton, Steve 163 Sklar, Joel 176 Skoob69, 156 Skouteris, George 21 , 33, 46, 47. 50, 79, 1 08, 1 1 9, 1 42 Smith, Jeff 46, 49, 167 Smith, Scott 66, 87, 163 Smithwick, Edward 29, 159 Smithwick, Robin 29, 60, 112, 1 19, 123, 142, 1 17 Snipes, Shawn 28, 122, 171 Snyder, Scott 4, 166, 167 SOCCER 60 — 63 SOCIAL STUDIES 1 00 — 1 01 SOPHOMORES 1 60 — 1 63 Southern, Todd 171 Spencer, Larry 46, 111, 142,145,240 Springfield, Jim 53, 1 1 8, 1 67 Springfield, John 146, 147 Starr, Marlon 11 3, 114, 159 Stein, Andy 171 Steinmetz, Scott 88, 163 Stephenson, James 70, 142 Steed. Jay 176 Sterling, Trae 176 Steuer, Jo seph 122, 167 Stevens, Scott 24, 39, 66, 78, 100, 108, 109, 119, 120, 128,142, 180 Stevens, Susan 16 Stevenson, Robin 80, 81 , 163 Stewart, Frank 1 76 Street, Dusty 163 Strong, Peter 11 4, 159 STUDENT, COUNCIL 1 08 — 1 09 SUPER SUB CLUB 123 Sullivan, Brian 83, 106, 167 Sullivan, Charlie 119, 122, 159 Sullivan, John David 108, 176 Sullivant, Robert 1 72 Sumner, Rob 54, 55, 84, 1 72 Tabor, Kyle 128 Tabor, Mary 40, 120 Tabor, Owen 176 Tackett, Scott 1 72 Tarkington, Mike 122, 172 Taylor, Mr. Bill 153 Taylor, David 64, 159 Taylor, Drew 54, 84, 172 Taylor, Kimbrough 167 Taylor, Ray 167 Taylor, Richard 159 Taylor, Robert 1 67 Taylor, Willie 32, 155 Taylor, Woody 34, 64, 167 Teague, Chris 176 Teague, Marty 163 TENNIS 18 — 19 Testerman, Bryan 1 76 T homas, Michael 176 Thompson, Bob 176 Thompson, Greg 56, 1 1 9, 1 59 Thompson, John 53, 167 Thompson, Norman 1 07, 1 1 2, 1 1 8, 1 53 Thorn, Mr. D. Eugene 12, 13 48 Thornton, Paul 60, 131, 142 Thornton, Rick 45, 46, 47, 1 59 Thrasher, Barton 80, 81 , 1 1 8, 1 63 Thrasher, Bud 27, 32, 73, 74,119, 159 Threlkeld, Steve 81, 117, 163 Thurman, Jeanne 25 Tipton, Chip 23, 167 Tipton, Horace 23, 53, 167 Tooms, Jeff 78, 112, 115, 118, 1 19, 143, 181 Touchstone, Kyle 88, 1 1 5, 1 1 8, 1 1 9, 1 59 Toussaint, Jim 38, 1 15, 163 TRACK 20 — 23 Trapp, Chris 54, 122, 172 Treace, Mike 23, 98, 1 22, 1 72 TREEHOUSE, THE 181 Triplett, Ed 172 Truitt, Kelly 159 TURKEY BOWL 68 Turner, Brent 176 u Underwood, Dean 27 Upshaw, Walker 172 V VARSITY BASKETBALL 72 — 77 VARSITY FOOTBALL 44 — 47, 50 — 51 Vick, David 60, 123, 133, 143 Vogel, Scott 159 Vookles, Chuck 159 w Wade, Bobby 23, 54,172 Wade, Boyd 21 , 64, 65, 1 1 8, 1 59 Wadsworth, Paul 119,143,144 Wadsworth, Russell 163 Wadsworth, William 1 76 Walker, John 103, 143 Wallace, Robert 61, 122, 172 Waller, Rush 27 Waller, Stewart 54, 122, 172 Walpole, Charles 1 21 , 1 65, 1 67, 245 Walters, Rob 11 5, 163 Walters, Roy 122, 172, 240 Ward, Ben 118, 163 Ward, James 40, 49. 67, 1 00, 1 1 3, 1 1 7, 1 31 , 143 Warner, Brian 172 Warner, Mrs. Christa96, 153 Watkins, Juliet 79 Watson, Frank 54, 172 Watson, Jim 42 Watson, Lane 23, 61, 167 Watson, Robert 155 Webb, William 61 , 86, 1 1 8, 1 67 Webber, Angus 172 Wegbreit, Robert 71, 109, 11 1, 112, 119, 176, 142, 143 Weiss, Bobby 23, 53, 83, 1 67 Weiss, Scott 98, 122, 172 Wells, David 177 Wells, Jaden 21 , 75, 77, 1 09, 1 56, 1 59, 1 82 Wiener, Don 177 Wilder, Jim 88, 163 Wilkinson, Brad 81, 163 Williams, Alex 177 Williams, Mr Anthony 28, 1 1 6. 145, 1 53 Williams, David 167 Williams, Jay 177 Williams, Jim 177 Williams, Scott 177 Williamson, Rich 23, 52. 53, 167 Willmott, John 54, 84, 172 Wilson, Bill 46, 159 Wilson, Grace 105 Winnig, Cliff 122, 172, 240 Wise, Jeff 159 Wise, Tim 177 Witt, Craig 177 Witte, Mark 21 Wolf, Gary 167 Woodbury, George 114, 121, 122, 123, 138, 144, 240 Woodbury, Mike 177 Woodbury, Rob 1 21 , 1 23, 1 63, 245 Wooten, Ray 60, 96, 1 1 9, 1 40, 1 44 Wortham, Tom 20, 21 , 45, 46, 1 08, 1 40, 1 45, 240 WRESTLING 88 — 89 Wright, Mark 122, 167 X-Y-Z Young, Bradley 177, 237 Young, Bradley ' s Homeroom 237 Young, Logan 177 Young, Paul 177 Yukon, Charles 122, 172 Zuckerman, John 113, 1 59 Ish Kabibble Pep Band members Charles Walpole, Rob Woodbury, Doug Carpenter, and Jonathan Rosenburg march at half-time. INDEX 245 m 1 980 SILVER ANNIVERSARY OWL EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief: BRUCE RYAN Faculty Advisor: MR. ELLIS HAGUEWOOD Sports: CHARLES BURROW AND DAVID SIMPSON Student Life: DAN ROBERTSON Academics: GEORGE WOODBURY Assistant Academics: JOHN PATTERSON Organizations: ANDY MARKER Seniors: CANNON ALLEN Assistant Seniors: PHYLLIS TURNER Faculty: BILL LEWIS AND PETER STRONG Underclassmen: CLAYTON ROGERS AND DAVID TAYLOR Memphis: CURTIS COWAN Advertising: STEPHEN PHILLIPS Assistant Advertising: GLEN MCPHERSON Business Manager: ROGER HIATT GENERAL STAFF MIKE BROWN, STEVE THRELKELD, MARLON STARR, JEFF HARRIS, NEWMAN CROSS, BRIAN CUNNINGHAM, JOHN SPISlPKHSSR PRYZMA ' MITCHELL COHEN, JAY MEDNIKOW, JAMES WARD, HAMPTON SIDES, KIM JENKINS, CHRIS FULTON, SCOTT STEVENS, JOHN DREIFUS, BILLY ORGEL, HAL FOGELMAN, DAVID RUDOLPH, DAVID PERCER, JOHN PETERS. 246 ANNUAL CREDITS PHOTOGRAPHY EDITORS PHOTOGRAPHY COORDINATOR: ROY BARNES DARKROOM EDITOR: TEMPLE BROWN CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER: TOM BARZIZZA PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF PAUL SCHAEFER, RICHARD PRYZMA, BRUCE RYAN, ANDY MARKER, ALLEN HUGHES, CURTIS COWAN, CHARLES BURROW, ROBERT ASHLEY, BRIAN CUNNINGHAM, JON GARRETT, WARWICK GARNER, NILES GROSVENOR, JEF KAPLAN, JIM KARN, CHARLIE SULLIVAN, KYLE TOUCHSTONE, ANDY ALLEN, TOM HIGLEY, JEFF MANN, JIM TOUSSAINT, JAY MEDNIHOW, IRA SACHS, JIMMY PYUN, MR. ANDY SAUNDERS, THE MEMPHIS COMMERCIAL APPEAL, AND HOLLAND STUDIOS. ALL PICTURES TAKEN, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS, PLAY PHOTOS, AND THE FIRE PICTURES ON PAGE 32 WERE TAKEN BY STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHERS. SPECIFICATIONS BODY COPY: 10 pt. Helvetica Standard CAPTIONS: 8 pt. and 9 pt. Helvetica Standard HEADLINE STYLES: 24, 30 and 36 pt. Helvetica Standard, 30 and 36 pt. Helvetica Medium, 36 pt. Helvetica Standard Italics, and 36 pt. Optima Bold Italics. RULED LINES: 3 pt., 4 pt. and 6 pt. lines. COVER: Custom Design using Rhino grain leather, custom metallique, silver 81. ENDSHEET: Custom Design using silver 81. ANNUAL CREDITS 246A FPJH DEDICATION OF THE NEW I After long hours of evaluating the new Science Center plans, Mr. Omundson leisurely catches up on his reading. While the average viewer might believe him to be reading a science journal, Mr. 0 is actually enjoying his new copy of Field and Stream. This space age silhouette is the new Physics lab facilities. Students have access to variable AC and DC voltage along with gas, air, and water at each lab table. M m Peering at slides of Mr. Taylor ' s new son, Jeff Fuller employs the Biology departments ' new dissecting microscope. A new dominating figure on campus is the mighty visage of the new McCaughan Science Center. This Science Center has greatly expanded the capabilities of the MUS Scientific endeavors. 246B SCIENCE CENTER %ilirf T!r McCAUGHAN SCIENCE CENTER Mr. Robert Snowden, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, hands the key to the new McCaughan Science Center to Mr. Thorn. Lab facilities for Chemistry were greatly improved. Additional lab tables increased efficiency while a new fume hood allowed students to perform more extensive experiments. The lab also possesses new safety features such as an emergency shower and fire blanket. The biological explanation of xylem and phloem is an obvious sign that spring has arrived. Mr. Taylor shows an incredible capability to lecture simultaneously on plant life, the human circulatory system, and the growth of his baby son. Highly acclaimed scientist Robert MacQueen of the High Altitude Observatory, addressed the crowd at the dedication ceremonies. The assembly in the chapel was followed by an open house in the new science facility. SCIENCE CENTER 246C NIPPED BY EAST - AGAIN MUS now entered the Sub-State level of play. The Owl ' s opponent was East, a team which had already defeated MUS twice during the regular season. The Buzzards and Mustangs fought back and forth during the first half with a Mustang bucket at the buzzer giving East a 2-point lead. East came out running in the second half and quickly amassed an eleven-point advantage. The Owls hopes looked dim as the Mustangs moved into their delay offense; however, the Owls forged into the lead with less than one minute to play. Unfortunately, the experienced Mustangs made their free throws while the youthful Buzzards missed their ' s, and East prevailed 43- 39. The Owls had finally jelled as a team when they reached post-season play, and their superb performance was a result of the experience gained from the regular season. Therefore, with graduation taking only one player from the team and standouts Scott Patterson and Kevin Russell returning, Coach Peters is looking forward to next year for bigger and better things. Leaping skyward, Kevin Russell shoots over a helpless Ripley defender. As Brad Bolton struggles for inside position, Scott Patterson jettisons another two-pointer. Patterson ' s awesome offensive output sparked the Owl ' s post-season bid. With the Mustangs ' Derrick Crawford guarding the passing lanes, Judd Peters searches for a teammate cutting to- wards the hoop. BASKETBALL EXTRA 246D BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS MUS: Stellar History, Bright Future The Silver Age of the Owls is an appropriate theme for Memphis University School ' s twenty-fifth anniversary celebration as the school continued the excellence which has been the hallmark of the institution. On the occasion of MUS ' s twenty-fifth birthday, retrospection shows that Memphis University School has changed remarkably little since its inception, because MUS has remained a group of students and faculty dedicated to excellence in Academics, Athletics, Character, and Service. To keep Memphis University School on a steady course is quite a challenge, but we look forward even as we look back at our past. MUS continues its strong academic reputation through strong performances by juniors and seniors on College Board and Advanced Placement examinations. The Class of 1 980 set a new record, receiving 1 5 National Merit Semifinalist awards and 1 Letters of Commendation; but results on the PSAT ' s indicate that the Class of 1 981 has a good chance of breaking that record next year. MUS ' athletic teams had an excellent year as no varsity team finished with a losing record. The Varsity Tennis and Varsity Soccer teams both took third place in the State and most of MUS ' teams reached the Regionals. Looking ahead, MUS ' future in sports looks bright with the strong records of the 8th and 9th grade teams highlighted by the fifth consecutive undefeated season for the Jr. High Track team and a powerhouse Freshman Football team. In a time when many schools resign themselves to dishonesty in academia, Memphis University School stands behind the Honor System, an institution of mutual trust and concern that unifies the MUS faculty and students. Both individually and through the Civic Service Club, MUS students remained faithful in performing service for the school and the Memphis Community. One of the major highlights of the year was the completion of the new McCaughan Science Center. This new facility will allow MUS to expand its courses in the area of physical and computer sciences and will allow students to pursue their scientific interests using some of the most modern technology. Most importantly, the new science center exemplifies Memphis University School ' s continued commitment of providing the finest educational experience available. 1 980 was a year of duality for MUS; it was a time for celebrating the powerful tradition of Memphis University School, but it was also a year that saw many new accomplishments. During the Snow Day That Wasn ' t, MUS was one of the only schools in Memphis that was in session. As the cold weather and snow worsened, the teachers were proud of the fact that they had tricked the students out of a snow day; however, Mr Omundson ' s car became coated in ice and wanted to go home An innocent bystander might believe that Mr Boelte was talking of the virtues of Oxford or reciting Plato in the original Greek, but actually he was showing the Boeltonian form of throwing a frisbee. CLOSING 247 One of the primary symbols of MUS solidarity is the Hyde Chapel. The chapel, despite being the campus ' spiritual center, takes on an ominous presence when seen on a rainy December evening. Another icon of Memphis University School ' s strength is the school crest, seen here on the front of the Humphreys Administrative Wing. MUS ' mad decorator, ' ' famous for his exploits on the cupola, displayed his Christmas spirit by crowning the MUS owl with an attractive wreath. 248 CLOSING r w mmsp