Memphis University School - Owl Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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DEPARTMENTS OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS AAUS offers a wide choice of science and math courses for its students. After the general science courses of the lower grades, the student is offered high school level or advanced placement courses in biology, chemistry, and physics. The well-equipped labs provide excellent background for college level work. The student is offered an advanced math program starting in the eighth grade. Eighth grade students are allowed to take first year algebra and thus finish the normal four year high school math study in the eleventh grade. As seniors these students may take a college level calculus course. This accelerated program makes it possible for a student to receive college credit or advanced place- ment in one math course and two or three science courses. MR. ROBERT SMITH graduated from the Michigan State University in 1956 with his major in history and his minor in physical science. He did graduate work at Memphis State University, and in the sum- mer of 1962 studied at Montana State University on a National Science Foundation Scholarship. 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. Mr. Smith teaches chemistry, physics, and general science. Mr. Smith holds membership in the Tennessee Science Teachers Association. During his years at M.U.S. he has served as advisor to the stu- dent council and several other groups, and has, among other things, donated an exceptionally fine pool table as supplement to the school ' s facilities. He is presently operating the school book store which specializes in sweatshirts, Beatle records and Edgar Rice Burrough ' s books. MR. D. EUGENE THORN is probably one of the best known teachers in the school. He has made many friends in his eight years of devoted service to M.U.S. In 1950 he received his B.S. Degree from Memphis State University, and in 1953 his M.A. Degree from the same institution. Coach Thorn, as he is better known, played college basketball and minor league baseball; he has served as line coach for the varsity football team and is now M.U.S. Athletic Director and head coach of the physical edu- cation program. His work in the Memphis Univer- sity School Summer Day Camp program is another sign of his devotion to the school. He was instru- mental in the organization of the club system at M.U.S.

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Memphis University School is indeed fortunate in having MR. JERRY PETERS on its faculty. Mr. Peters graduated from Southv estern College in 1960, re- ceiving his B.A. in political science. He received his M.A. degree from Memphis State University in 1962. Having come to M.U.S. in 1960, Mr. Peters has proved to be invaluable in numerous v ays. As well as teaching the course in United States Govern- ment, and one in mathematics, he is a physical edu- cation coach and Junior High Athletic Director. He has coached varsity track and junior high football. He coached the junior high basketball team to a county championship v ith a 12-0 record. In college he played basketball and baseball; he is a member of the Memphis Track Club. Another laurel in Mr. Peter ' s athletic wreath was his membership in the two-mile relay team of West Tennessee in 1955, and of the Mid-South in 1 956. MR. CARL PATTERSON came to M.U.S. after his graduation from Memphis State University, where he studied for four years and received his M.A. in education. Mr. Patterson played basketball during high school and attended Memphis State on an ath- letic scholarship. In 1959 he arrived at M.U.S. and since then he has taught history, health, and Bible in the lower grades. During the summer, he worked with the boys at the M.U.S. DAY CAMP basketball clinic and was an instructor in other fields at the camp. During his first two years at M.U.S. Mr. Pat- terson coached junior high basketball. Last year he took over coaching the varsity team which this year had the most successful season in school history finishing with a 24-2 record and a county cham- pionship. 17

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MR. JOHN EVERETT has become one of our most active faculty members, although this is his firs t year at AAUS. Not only does he teach Algebra II, Geometry, and Senior Math, but he also heads the Pep Club, Engineer ' s Club, and is a member of the Student Council Committee. He holds a BS in math from Lambuth College and has done undergraduate work in engineering at Tennessee Polytechnical Institute. While at Lambuth, Mr. Everett played varsity baseball, tennis, and golf. MR. CHARLES KELLEY attended prep school at Mc- Callie in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and received his B.B.A. from the University of Chattanooga. He has done graduate v ork in science at the University of Tennessee. He has been in the United States Naval Reserve five years, with active duty in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. His travels have also taken him to Mex- ico and Canada. He teaches general science, health, and biology. In the intramurals department, Mr. Kelley has done considerable work, and even insti- tuted a badminton tournament. Having also been for several years a professional tennis instructor at the Memphis Country Club, he has coached the MUS tennis squad from its beginnings. As faculty advisor to the social committee, Mr. Kelley has been an indispensable member of our faculty. At a re- cent chapel program he mentioned several amusing incidents which have happened at the school and he pointed out the considerable progress which the school has made in such a short time. 19