Memphis University School - Owl Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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T O H L E D In 1893. the Mem- phis University School opened its doors. The first school session be- gan in September, with seven pupils. This small group began their training in an atmosphere set by the following three basic principles: 1-to prepare students for the leading colleges and universities of the country; 2-to give them a liberal education, and thus fit them for the business and responsibility of life; and 3-to develop them into Christian gentlemen. For a glorious period of forty years, this school continued in growth and influence to become a proud tradition - one of the finest preparatory schools for boys in the South. The high standards of the school were enhanced by the gradual development of an Honor System which was so u- nique in its influence as to defy description - an Honor System which can be compared only to that of the University of Virginia. This Honor System had a profound influence on all who lived it; alumni of old MUS still refer to it as being one of the strongest character -building aspects of their total educational experience. Out of such an envi- ronment have come some of the outstanding leaders of our Democracy-lead- ers who have made his- tory as well as living it. This was the old Mem- phis University School.

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THE OWL MEMPHIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL 6191 PARK MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

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T N H E E W In 1955, Memphis University School o- | pened again to train i the leaders of tomorrow. In the short period of time that has elapsed since then, MUS has again become one of the leaders among the independent schools in the South. The majority of the building program has been completed and in the first year as a full high school MUS has produced an undefeated foot- ball team. The school has also been fully accredited by the major accrediting agencies. The men, in whose minds culminated the idea of re-establishing MUS, are to be thanked for what they have done. At Memphis University School the student body is limited in size for the express purpose of enhancing individual di- versity, placing emphasis on high academic standards, personal growth, integrity, honor, and emotional and spiritual maturity. To assist in attaining the purposes, small classes are maintained, close student-teacher relationships en- couraged, and a strong emphasis placed on individual responsibility. The teachers at MUS believe that all good teach- ing is rooted and grounded in character, carefully cultivated and based on religion and ethics. The spirit of the old Memphis University School lives on. It is already evident in the NEW M. U. S.