Memphis University School - Owl Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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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

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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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MR. JACOB RUDOLPH is a graduate of Georgia Tech. University, 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-Ameri- can in defense in 1951. At Georgia Tech. he took Oglethorpe Education courses, and for two years did graduate work at Memphis State University. He served in the United States Air Force for two years as a first Lieutenant. Before coming to M.U.S. in 1958, Mr. Rudolph taught at Darlington School in Rome, Georgia, for one year. Since his arrival he has taught first year algebra and eighth grade math- ematics. He coached varsity football as well as B team basketball and varsity golf. He is a professional golf teacher and the brother of the famous golfer, Aason Rudolph. Mr. Rudolph was instrumental n organizing the Shelby County Golf League which s currently under his direction. MR. EVIN L. PERDUE, another new member of thi year ' s faculty, comes to us from Catholic Higl School where he taught mathematics and sciences Mr. Perdue graduated from Southwestern with i B.S. in Math. While at Southwestern Mr. Perdu( was very active in all student affairs, a member o the mile relay team which at one time was rankec sixth in the entire nation, a Tennessee Intercollegi ate champion in the quarter and half mile runs, anc was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity He also holds a Bachelor of Foreign Trade in Phoe nix, Arizona, and an M.A. in Education with a mino in mathematics from Memphis State University. Mr Perdue served ten years in the Air Force serving ir Korea and Europe where he flew 35 combat mis sions as a navigator during World War II. He hai traveled throughout the Far East, Europe, NortF Africa, Central America, and North America. A M.U.S., Mr. Perdue teaches Calculus, lower schoo mathematics, and an advanced math course foi seniors and is in charge of Student Transportation and is the faculty advisor of the Geology Club.