Memphis University School - Owl Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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ALBERT RUSSELL ERSKINE, JR. M. U. S. ' 24- ' 25- ' 26- ' 27- ' 28, Jeffersonian Lit- erary Society ' 26- ' 27 - ' IS, Historian of Senior Class ' 28, Cheerleader Topics Staff ' 27-28, Annual Staff ' 2$. • U club ' 28. This tall handsome man has graced the campus ol M. U. S. for the past five years. He has been an active follower of all the student activities, and has tak- en a great interest in the happenings abou th : place. He was a most diligent student and lee many of his classes. He has been one of the few boys that has gone through a few years without receiving any demerits, here, and we all know that he will succeed next year at Southwestern. Albert was a success as cheer leader during the football season. ! L and made up many new yells and taug ht them to the students. Albert is one of the best liked boys MILLARD BAILEY— F-K ' 24- ' 25, M. U. S. ' 25- ' 26- ' 27- ' 28, Hamiltonian Literary Society ' 26- ' 27- ' 28, Secretary-Treasurer ' 27, Vice-President ' 28; Honor Council ' 27- ' 28, Topics staff ' 27-28, Football ' 26- ' 27, U club ' 26- ' 27- ' 28, Wrestling 1927, Tennis ' 27, Baseball ' 27- ' 28. Millard came to M. U. S. from Ford- Kilvington three years ago, when the schools consolidated. He is a star in ever) ' branch of athletics. Squats is one of the most popular boys in school, al- hough not being a serious student Mil- lard is a hard worker and always comes out on top. c has been in every organization ol the school. We are all sorry to lose Millard, but we are sure thai he will have a success- ul college career, which will be at Se- wanee.

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ootbal 26- ' 28, All-Memphis Center ' 27;. Boxing ' 26- ' 27- ' 28; Prep School Middleweight Champion; Swimming ' 26 - ' 27. It is often hard to find an al student, athlete, and man in the form ol one person. But we refer you to Scotty as an example ol such — Halbert has left a sterling record in the athletic books of M. U. S. Entering in every sport, he has ways been at the top. I le has worked as hard for the school as any other boy win- has attended here, and whatever college he decides to attend, the institution should consider itself lucky. We hope to hear much of I [albert in the future. We know what he is made of, and know that he is certain to make good along life ' s journey. Mere ' s good luck to vou Slim. ALFRED CAMPBELL— F-K ' 23- ' 24, M. I Society ' 24- ' 28: Baseball ' 28. Alfred was among the members of F-K to e that time he has kept himself well up in his st for athletics he has taken an interest in all the sp that M. U. S. is noted for. Alfred has our best wishes, and we are sure to see him making a success in the future. Alfred will study to be a heating engi- neer. Me will follow this course through college, lie is very interested in this line of work, and has worked at it during his spare time. We know that we will hear from him when lie heats that big skyscraper. Good luck, All . Pd e Eighteen

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JOHN THOMAS MARTIN— M. U. S. ' 25- ' 28. Jeffersonian Literary Society ' 25- ' 28; Marshal ' 28, U Club ' 26- ' 28; Football ' 26- ' 27; Topics ' 27- ' 28; Annual Staff ' 28. Johnny has been at M. U. S. for four years. And during that time he has always shown the old spirit that has never failed. Playing on the football team, he was a good athlete. And in his. studies and other school activities a fine student and worker. We know that John will continue his good work at college and through life. John has done well in his literary society; he has been appointed on various committees to decide the time anil subjects of the joint debates. He was also an excellent debater. JAMLS LEWIS HARRISON— F-K ' 23- ' 24; Literary Society, ' 24- ' 28. Jimmy is another fixture at M. U. S. Coming here from F-K he has stood at the top of his classes during the past four years. Although not engaging in any athletics, Jimmy has always been a strong supporter for the teams. M. U. S. is losing an excellent student, and boy. when he graduates. Jimmy has our best wishes for a successful career at college. James will tour Europe next fal will stay over there for a great while. will then return and attend college, one of the good debaters in his society always puts some time on his subject. His hobby is art; he is an excellent painter and is gifted in being able to draw- things. He wi as an artist. Page Twenty