Memphis University School - Owl Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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Though there has been some doubt about the matter, MR. CHARLES MOSEY admits that he is a direct descendant of the famed ' ' Grey Ghosl of the Confederacy. This connection has been a source of good- natured joking between him and the stu- dents at M.U.S., by whom he has more than once been referred to as the ' ' Major. ' Mr. Mosby has studied music under sucli fa- mous musicians as Myron Myers, Carlisle Floyd, who ivrote the opera Suzzanna, the American contribution to the Brus- sels World Fair, Ernst von Dohnanyi, a one-time instructor of Bela Bartok, (ivho is known to have at one time charged S60 per hour for lessons), and Robert Goldsand. Mr. Mosby leaches piano pri- vately at M.U.S. and Southwestern Col- lege, and has for several years been re- sponsible for the music in our ?norning Chapel programs. In 1951 Mr. Mosby re- ceived his B.M. Degree from Southwest- ern, and in 1953 earned his M.M. from Florida State University. As a member of the U. S. Army he won the Third Army Talent Award, which led to a nalion-wide television appearance on Arlene Francis ' ' Talent Patrol Show. He has played rhythm and blues. and has played the piano in dance bands. MR. CARL PATTERSON is one of the young- est teachers on the M.U.S. scene, having come to M.U.S. after his graduation from Memphis State University, ivhere he stud- ied four years and received his M.A. in education. All through his term at Mem- phis State Mr. Patterson played basket- ball. In 1959 he arrived at M.U.S., and since then has taught history, health, and Bible in the loiver grades. He has coached junior high and varsity basketball, and has assisted at varsity football. During the summer of 1962, he ivorked tvith the boys at M.U.S. Day Camp basketball clinic, and has been one of the instructors in other fields at the camp. During 1962 he was in charge of the swimming facili- ties at M.U.S. 23

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5 W m 1 A recent addition to the M.U.S. faculty is MR. WILLIAM MILLS, more pop- ularly knoivn as Billy. ' ' Mr. Mills came to M.U.S. in 1961 to teach eighth and ninth grade English. His cultured air, versatility, and wit have sparked both an unusual interest in his courses and a decided popularity among the students. Having earned his B.A. in English at Southjvestern College, Mr. Mills did graduate ivork at Memphis State University. During World War II he served as a sergeant in the United States Army. Active duty took him to the Philippines and other islands in the Pacific. For sev- eral years Mr. Mills ivas in the real estate business, but realized that his calling ivas teaching, and tackled his new profession tvith enthusiasm. Dur- ing the summer of 1962 he studied at Cambridge University in England, and traveled extensively around the continent, especially in Italy. MR. DAVID MORELOCK, professor of French at Memphis University School, graduated ivith honor ' s in that subject from Southwestern College in 1954. He was a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Paris in 1955, when he received his B.A. Degree and his Certificat d ' Etudes. At Tulane Uni- versity he studied under a scholarship in 1956-57. He is fluent in French and Spanish, and proficient in Italian, Russian, German, and Greek. Since his childhood he has been active in the theater and the opera. He has been in numerous plays at the Front St. Theater and the Little Theater, and has been the Memphis Opera Theater director, as well as having acted in the Memphis Shakespeare Festival. He is the head of Memphis University School ' s Dramatic Club, and has served as faculty advisor to the annual staff for several years. Mr. Morelock, ivhose clothes are the es- sence of fashion, is without question the best dressed teacher at M.U.S. 22 ' t ' if-- : ' i 5 Wi ' i «)i.i ' !?C!

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Memphis University School is indeed fortunate in hav- ing MR. JERRY PETERS on its faculty. Mr. Peters graduated from Southwestern College in 1960, re- ceiving his B.A. in political science. At Memphis State University, in 1962, he received his M.A. de- gree. Having come to M.U.S. in 1960, Mr. Peters has proved to be invaluable in numerous ivays. As ivell as teaching the course in United States Gov- ernment, and one in Mathematics, he has been a physical education coach and Junior High Athletic Director, and has coached Varsity Track, Junior High Football and Basketball. In college he played basketball and baseball; he is a member of the Memphis Track Club. Another laurel in Mr. Peters athletic wreath was his membership in the Two Mile Relay Team of West Tennessee in 1955, and of the Mid-South 1956. MR. JACOB RUDOLPH is a graduate of Georgia Technical Institute, where in 1953 he received his B.S. Degree in Industrial Management. After four years of college football, his extraordinary talent in this sport merited him appointment to All- American on defense in 1951. At Georgia Tech. he took Oglethorpe Education courses. For two years he also did graduate ivork at Memphis State University. In the United States Air Force for two years, he became a First Lieutenant. Be- fore coming to M.U.S. in 1958, Mr. Rudolph taught at Darlington School in Rome, Georgia, for a year. Since his arrival here, he has taught first year algebra and eighth grade mathematics, and has been the varsity football coach. In addi- tion to football. Coach Rudolph has coached B- team basketball and varsity golf. He has been a professional golf teacher, and is a brother of the very famous golfer. Mason Rudolph. 24