Memphis University School - Owl Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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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

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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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With his major in history and his minor in phys- ical science, MR. ROBERT SMITH graduated from Michigan State Universtiy in 1956, re- ceiving his A.B. Degree in history. He did graduate ivork at Memphis State University, and in the summer of 1962 studied at Mon- tana State University on a National Science Foundation Scholarship. He is at present studying physics under the same program. Be- fore coming to Memphis University School in 1957, Mr. Smith taught at Collierville High School, and worked at one time as a building contractor. At M.U.S. he teaches chemistry, an integrated chemistry-physics course, phys- ical science, and geometry. He has coached junior high football and is presently assisting with varsity football. Mr. Smith holds mem- bership in the Tennessee Science Teachers Association. During his years at M.U.S. he has served as faculty advisor to the student council, and, among other things, has donated an exceptionally fine pool table to the school ' s facilities. MR. JOHN MURRAY SPRINGFIELD received his B.A. De- gree from Southwestern College in 1951 and his M.F.A. Degree from Princeton University in 1954. Having spent four years at Bethel College, he came to Memphis Uni- versity School in 1958. Since then he has been teaching seventh grade English, geometry, and first year algebra. Mr. Springfield holds membership in the Tennessee Math Teachers Association. He was choirmaster and organist of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion in Mem- phis, and is a member of the American Guild of Organ- ists. Upon numerous occasions, Mr. Springfield has donated his services to the chapel programs of M.U.S., directing hymns and, on occasion, playing the piano. 25