Memphis University School - Owl Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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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

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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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MR. ALLEN STRAND, Administrative Assistant and teacher of ninth and tenth grade English, in 1958 won the North Carolina State Open Tournament, and in 1959 held the Tennessee State Men ' s Championship, in tennis. He re- ceived his A.B. Degree from Davidson College in 1952, his B.D. Degree from Westminster Theological Seminary in 1955, and his M.A. from Memphis State University in 1962. His major ivas education and his minor ivas Eng- lish. Mr. Strand ivas in the Army from 1955-7, and taught English and Spanish at Darlington School in ' Rome, Georgia, for ttvo years. He has served as faculty advisor to the Honor Council, and has compiled the M.U.S. ' ' Stu- dent Handbook. ' ' At the University of Ten- nessee he has recently been ivorking on his Ed.D. Mr. Strand served as Assistant Tennis Professional at the Memphis University Club for two years. Modest and soft-spoken, MR. WILLIAM T. SULLIVAN belies both his popularity and his considerable accomplishments. Although it is not a ividely known fact, Mr. Sullivan is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church, and has served at several churches. He received his B.A. Degree from Southivestern College, graduating with honors in philosophy. He was at Union Theological Seminary for two years, and since coming to M.U.S. has been chair- man of the Department of Religion. Mr. Sullivan has also taught algebra, as well as liis famous ' ' Bible course. Everybody who knoivs Mr. Sullivan knows about his un- disguised yen for hunting. On his quests for game, Bivana Sullivan, or the Great White Hunter, has gone to such ivild and far-off lands as Texas, Wyoming, and Nevada. He has hunted such ferocious beasts as antelope, mountain lion, deer, and Mexican wild hog, not to men- tion quail, duck, wild turkey, and squirrel. 26 WM fitewiv ' i ■i: . '