Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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There were no surfboards, no little deuce coupes and no palm trees sway- ing in the ocean breeze. There was no Beach Blanket Bingo in the sand with Annette and Frankie. Instead it was a Features Anticipation summer of Grease, curfew parties, Elvis tourists and Tiger Beach . Life at this beach was cool for MSG students and their guests who sought relief from the heat of another Memphis summer. The pool, located at the PE Complex on Echles Street, was a cheap, fun way to take a break from the hot and sti cky days. Opposite page: Top left: Soaking up those last rays of the summer is hot work for Sandy Jones (left) and Sandy Bain. Bottom left: Summer days are long and sweltering for a MSU lifeguard. Top right: A fast, rough game of water polo helps some to beat the heat. Center: The pool provides a good place for the guys to watch the girls go by. This page: Above: An innertube is good for getting a tan and keeping cool. Features 11

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Cats Cool Off At Tiger Beach 10 Features

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Opera Celebrates Thirty Years At Memphis State The Renaissance instilled in man a fervor driving him beyond the rigid standards of medieval society to seek new interpretations of the arts, sciences and music. In the last decade of the 16th century, a new music form, opera, was born. Opera flourished for over 300 years across the world and now for 30 years at Memphis State. Right: Dorabella (Jane Keltner) laments the departure of her lover in Cosi fan tutte. Below: Memphis State students participate in the chorus of Opera Memphis ' production of Aida. 12 Features