Memphis University School - Owl Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT Qflemjim Qinivefisiii cU MEMPHIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL. . . . . .prepares students for entrance into any of the leading colleges and universities in the country. . . .gives substantial training in various branches of liberal education to thus fit its graduates for business and the responsibilities of life. . . .develops and trains responsible Christian gentlemen. HAS GROWN RAPIDLY SINCE 1955 . . . . . .enrollment increased from 93 to 306. . . .faculty increased from 6 to 22. . . .book value of physical plant increased f rom $500, 000 to $1 ,500,000. YOU SHOULD KNOW: . .MUS is located on 94 acres of property at 6191 Park Road. . .MUS is fully accredited and is non-sectarian. . .MUS is a non-profit, independent school. . .MUS has a student -faculty ratio of less than fourteen to one. . .MUS offers courses from grade 7 through 12. . .MUS has daily Chapel Services and study of the Bible is required of all students. . .MUS has a Student Honor Council responsible for the proper func- tioning of the Honor System and inculcating the new students with this principle of honor. The Honor Code will have a profound effect on the student ' s future life. ..MUS has a 100% average entry into universities and colleges compared to the National average of approximately 90% of Inde- pendent School Graduates. ..MUS students are required to participate in the Physical Educa- tion Program unless physically unable. Both intra mural and inter scholastic teams are available for all students in a variety of sports.

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In order to retain the teachers that we have now, and to attract more teachers of this high caliber in the future, the expansion plan includes the construction, on campus, of homes for the faculty. This is just one of the many things that makes AA.U.S. attractive to good teachers. These homes would be erected at the south-east corner of the school property along Ridgeway Road near the Headmaster ' s home which is already located in this area. A number of improvements will be made from which students will greatly benefit. Since there is a great need at the present time for a place where any student can go during his free time to converse or study, a student lounge will be built near the existing book store. A porte-cochere to be constructed in this area will make it pos- sible to enter the building without being exposed to bad weather. To meet the demands of an increasingly larger student body, several new classrooms will be built. The administration believes that there is a need for additional science laboratories. These new laboratories will materialize in the form of a new science and math building to be constructed in the area immediately west of the existing lab- oratories. The experience obtained from the past nine years of operation have led the administration to the conclusion that it would be advisable to separate the seventh and grades from the senior school. Consequently, a lower school will be constructed east of the auditorium. It will have completely separate classrooms and dining area. The school has received many inquiries from out of town students who have expressed an interest in AA.U.S., but were unable to attend be- cause there were no boarding facilities. The ex- pansion program will include a dormitory east of the proposed lower school. This will make it possible for us to accommodate a number of boarding students. AA.U.S. has made immeasurable progress dur- ing the past nine years. This has been principally due to the continued interest and generosity of our friends and patrons. The annual staff wishes to express the appreciation of the entire school to all those who have made previous contribu- tions as well as to those who have contributed to the recent campaign. With such interest AA.U.S. must continue to become a greater insti- tution. t«S- -T r £ r r r r]r

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