Memphis University School - Owl Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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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

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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

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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