Memphis University School - Owl Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1967 volume:

m ■■■ Wr i, ■ ...  . f c lB • P%? w _ v - ' ' a tfW V - MEMPHIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL THE OWL VOLUME XI FACULTY P. 6 TABLE OF SENIORS P. 22 a — -— ™ i 1 UNDERCLASSMEN P. 50 CONTENTS STUDENT k LIFE J P. 76 ORGANIZATIONS P. 84 CLUBS P. 142 ADVERTISEMENTS P. 154 28 BACCALAUREATE GRADUATION ANTHOLOGY P. 184 UiiOT The purpose of a school is to supply its students with an education. Those most directly concerned with this, the headmaster, the board, and the teachers, are pre- sented here in a brief section organized by Ralph Lewis. faculty MRS. MARGARET ASKEW DEDICATION The Owl of 1967 is proudly dedicated to a loyal friend of Memphis University School, Mrs. Margaret Clack Askew. Vitally interested in the students and their school environment, she has worked tirelessly to provide furnishings and decorations that make the halls and classrooms a more pleasant place for learn- ing. Since the founding of the new school, Mrs. As- kew has coordinated the gifts of many different patrons into a unified decorating program that has enabled students and faculty to do a better job. One of her special projects is the Clack Dining Hall, named after her parents, Mr. Mrs. H. Earl Clack. This room contains pictures, plants, silver and fur- niture that Mrs. Askew has made possible, in order to create a more attractive place in which to eat and work. Parents ' meetings, school parties, and receptions are enhanced by Mrs. Askew ' s arrangements of flowers and decorations. Quick to point out that her work has been made possible by the generous help of many different people during the years, Mrs. As- kew avoids credit for her important assistance. It is with great honor that this annual recognizes the generosity and unselfish service of a most deserving friend. £ -: FS-Vt ' •As dZ ' r £j? BOARD OF TRUSTEES Not Pictured James K. Dobbs, Jr. Tom Hutton Dr. C. C. Humphreys Samuel S. Rembert, Jr. Herbert Humphreys Robert G. Snowden, Vice Chairman; Ross M. Lynn, Secretary; Alexander W. Wellford, Chairman Lewis K. McKee, John D. Martin, Jr., Donald D. Drinkard, Jack Petree, James H. Wetter. Thomas H. Todd, Nelson F. Freeburg, Rodney D. Baber, Sr., M. M. Gordon HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS T. W. Hoehn, Jr., George Treadwell, Sr., Barclay McFadden Frank R. Ahlgren Chauncey W. Butler, Jr. Pat Crawford Charles M. Crump Robert J. Hussey Joseph R. Hyde, Jr. Allen Morgan W. S. Roberts, Jr. Charles F. Schadt Richard Trippeer Frank P. Woodson Alvin Wunderlich, Jr. Dr. Ross McCain Lynn was a founder of Memphis University School in 1955 and since that time has served as its headmaster. Having received his AB degree from Pres- byterian College, he obtained his MA from the University of North Carolina in 1948. Presbyterian College honored him in 1951 with the granting of an LLD degree. Later he did graduate work at Memphis State Uni- versity and Duke University. Very active in College, he lettered in four sports, grad- uated Cum Laude, and held memberships in various organizations, including Blue Key and Phi Kappa Alpha fraternity. A Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force during World War II, he served over two years in Central and Southwest Pacific; while there he received several battle stars and the Bronze Star for meritorious service. Dr. Lynn holds membership in various military organizations. He is active in chuch work and for several years has been an Elder in the Second Presbyterian Church. A past president of the Southern Association of Independent Schools, the Mid-South As- sociation of Independent Schools, the Mem- phis Association of Independent Schools; he is presently serving as the president of the Tennessee Association of Independent Schools. Dr. Lynn is a member of the Board of Trustees of: The National Association of Independent Schools, William R. Moore School of Technology, Southwestern at Mem- phis, Presbyterian Day School, and the Mem- phis Orchestral Society. He is listed in Who ' s Who in the South and Southwest, Who ' s Who in American Education, and Who ' s Who in Tennessee. Before helping organize Memphis Uni- versity School, he was Headmaster of Pres- byterian Day School. DR. ROSS M. LYNN ASSOCIATE HEADMASTER Mr. DOSS EUGENE THORN, Associate Head- master, came to MUS in 1955, and in the twelve years since then he has been a major factor in the de- velopment of MUS. He was formerly a coach of both varsity basketball and varsity football, and athletic director as well. He has been active academically also, holding the chairmanship of the Math department. As Chairman of the Student Guidance Program, which he originated, he is concerned with the problems stu- dents meet at school. At the same time, he is in charge of keeping the school running smoothly. Mr. Thorn also teaches Algebra II and Geometry in addition to his other activities. He is well qualified for he holds a B.A. and M.A. from Memphis State and is present- ly working in the University of Tennessee doctoral program. Mr. Thorn founded and has been the driv- ing force behind the development of the MUS Day Camp and is presently the Director of the Summer School Program. Finally, he also instigated the MUS club system two years ago. ACADEMIC DEAN Mr. LEIGH MacQUEEN is becoming one of the driving forces at MUS. In his sixth year here he has become the Academic Dean. This is in addition to his chairmanship of both the history department and the new Humanities Class. In his new job as Dean, Mr. MacQueen is respon- sible for all student academic life. He sets up new courses, interprets academic reports, coordinates de- partment activities, and studies to find what MUS needs. He has already had results with his honor study hall and new Humanities course. The history department has not been neglected by Mr. MacQueen. This summer he was involved in history courses of the N.D. E.A.I. (National Defense Education Act Institute) at Southwestern. This pro- gram was designed with teac hers in mind, and Mr. MacQueen found it very useful. Mr. MacQueen is not only an excellent teacher (he holds the Ross M. Lynn Chair), but is also a man of foresight and determination. He has plans of devel- oping MUS to greater degrees of excellence. He also hopes to modify the Scientific and Classical Diplomas to become much higher honors than they are now. Mr. MacQueen will prove to be one of the major factors in the future excellence of MUS. DEPARTMENT MR. WILLIAM HATCHETT, Chairman of the English Department, presently holds the Joseph P. Hyde Jr. Chair of English. An accomplished scholar and educator, he received his B.A. degree at Southwestern College and his M.A. degree at Columbia University, and attended Cambridge University during 1953-1954. Before coming to MUS he taught at the Anglo-American High School in Athens, and the University of Tennessee. Since beginning his MUS career, he has taught the junior and senior English courses. Presently he teaches Senior English, one section of Seventh grade English, and the Humanities course. While at Southwestern, Mr. Hatchett was the editor of the Sou ' wester. He has served as faculty advisor to the paper, has written The Study of Books, a guide to major classics, and was instrumental in writing the school history. This year he led the MUSCLE Tour, (Memphis University School Cairo-London Expedition), which consisted of a number of MUS and other high school students. MR. DAVID SMITH, who has made a significant contri- bution to school life since his arrival in 1964, is a man of varied talents. He teaches eleventh-grade English and public speaking and is an advisor for the MUSE. Mr. Smith, an excellent marksman and experienced hunter, has supported with enthusiasm the activities of the Hunting and Fishing Club. After graduating from Southwestern with a B.A., Mr. Smith continued his education with post-graduate work in English and Education at Memphis State University. Before coming to MUS he taught in Virginia and at PDS. Mr. Smith has also studied at Union Theological Seminary and has con- ducted many of the religious chapel programs at MUS. He has performed conducted many of the religious chapel programs at MUS. He has performed with distinction the duties of announcer at all MUS home football games. MR. JAMES RUSSELL is in his second year at MUS. He is in the English department, where he teaches eighth and ninth grade English. In addition, he is one of the Teachers in the new Humanities course. Mr. Russell is originally from Illinois and has lived in Mississippi, Florida and Nashville, Tenn. He received his B.A. from Tulane with a major in English from Vanderbilt University. Last year he was advisor to the creative writing club and this year, at last, he is a faculty advisor to the MUSE. Holder of a Phi Beta Kappa Key, he is advisor to the National Honor Society. Mr. Russell plays tennis and swims. He also enjoys travel and is a member of the Tennessee Army National Guard. Last summer Mr. Russell received the first faculty research grant; he spent the summer months organizing a new course of study for ninth grade English. OF ENGLISH MR. MELVIN COOPER graduated from Columbia Uni- versity in 1962, receiving his A.B. there. He came to MUS in 1965 after teaching at Hillcrest High School. Mr. Cooper was instrumental in establishing the Humanities course at MUS of which he is now one of the instructors. Mr. Cooper also teaches English and is director of the Twentieth Century Prose and Criticism Independent Study Program. He is the faculty advisor to the Quill and Scroll and the advisor to the annual staff. Even though this is his first year in this capacity, he has had a great deal of experience at Hillcrest where he worked in a similar position. Mr. Cooper is an avid theater-goer and helped direct the school production of the The Eantastiks last year. He especially enjoys playing bridge and listening to fine music. He is an excellent skater and often shows his ability at the Coliseum after hockey games. MR. BRYAN NEARN, one of the most popular teachers here at school, is a former graduate of MUS. In his fourth year as a teacher, he teaches seventh grade Bible, Seventh and eighth grade English, and is also the advisor to the Civic Service Club. He received his B.A. from Tulane University with a major in English. Mr. Nearn is well acquainted with the city of New Orleans from his college days, and each year chaperons the junior high Sugar Bowl trip during the Christ- mas Holidays. His annual trip includes a four day stay in New Orleans and the Sugar Bowl game on New Year ' s Day. MR. JOHN MURRY SPRINGFIELD came to MUS in 1958. Before his arrival here he had taught at Bethel College in McKenzie. He received his B.A. from Southwestern in 1951, and then did graduate work at Princeton where he re- ceived his M.F.A. in 1954. Mr. Springfield is the Chairman of the MUS Fine Arts Department, and he teaches music appreciation. Also he teaches algebra, geometry and eighth grade grammar and composition. This year he is in charge of all the MUS clubs. He supervises all enrollment and activities, and provides all the advisors. Mr. Springfield has given a chapel program on music appreciation. In addition to all these activities he was the composer of the MUS Alma Mater. Out- side school he sings in the choir at Saint Mary ' s Episcopal Church and occasionally plays the organ. MATH DEPARTMENT MR. EVIN L. PERDUE is the chairman of the Math De- partment at MUS in which he teaches Senior Math, calculus, advanced algebra, and trigonometry. Mr. Perdue graduated from Southwestern with a B.S. in Mathematics and holds an M.A. in Education with a minor in Mathematics from Memphis State. He also holds a Bachelor in Foreign Trade from the American Institute for Foreign Trade, Phoenix, Arizona. Dur- ing his college days Mr. Perdue was a track star. He became a Tennessee intercollegiate champion in the quarter and half mile run. Mr. Perdue has also served more than ten years as an Air Force navigator. He flew in both W.W. II and Korea and has been all over the world. At MUS he is faculty advisor to the Stamp Collectors ' Club. This last summer he attended classes at Memphis State. MR. ALAN LIND is one of the many new teachers on the MUS faculty this year. Mr. Lind graduated from Christian Brothers ' College in Memphis, receiving his B.A. in Math. He teaches mathematics and is assistant faculty advisor to the Civic Service Club. Mr. Lind has a wide variety of outside interests, ranging from jazz to skin-diving. He enjoys traveling around Memphis and abroad and listening to various jazz instrumental groups. He spends most of his time, though, camping and skin-diving, and occasionally scuba diving. Some of his frequent haunts are Heber Springs and the White River. MR. ARCHIE MCLAREN, JR., a former student at MUS, has returned as one of our most well-rounded teachers. An instructor in English and math, he also heads several physical education classes and is coach of the varsity tennis team. Mr. McLaren graduated from Vanderbilt with a B.A. degree, a major in English and a minor in philosophy. In his third year of Memphis State Law School, he has served as secre- tary of the Student Bar Association, treasurer of Phi Delta Phi law fraternity, and as a member of Moot Court, an honorary law organization. Besides these, he belonged to Omicron Delta Kappa and National Honorary Leadership Fraternity. Mr. McLaren ' s favorite sports are tennis and basketball, both at which he shows outstanding prowess. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Mr. ROBERT SMITH is a man of many various talents. He worked hard on the pressbox, concession stand, and new ticket office to have them completed for the first football game this year. Mr. Smith teaches Physics, Chemistry, tenth grade physics-chemistry, and astronautics courses. After he fin- ishes at MUS in the afternoon, he goes to the Hebrew Acad- emy where he teaches as well. He is the faculty advisor to the science club and also runs MUS ' s version of Corondolet, the bookstore. A student can purchase pens, paper, and twenty- four different sort ' s of sweaters, shirts, and warmups. A grad- uate of Michigan State University in 1956 with a major in history and a minor in Physical science, he taught at Collier- ville before comng here. He had also worked as a building contractor. Mr. RENE FUSTE came to MUS this year from Chesire Academy in Connecticut. Mr. Fuste studied at Havana for a great many years in the 40 ' s and 50 ' s and received an ad- vanced degree in Sugar Chemistry Technology. He is now seeking a M.A. Degree in either chemistry or mathematics. In 1958, still living in Cuba after the revolution, Mr. Fuste was offered a position in the new Cuban Government which was being formed. He gained permission from Castro to go to the United States for six months to study about his proposed field of government. Once Mr. Fuste and his family arrived in the United States, they sent a letter to Castro telling him that they would not return to Cuba. Since coming to MUS, Mr. Fuste has been teaching mathematics and physical science and is a faculty advisor to the Engineering Club. Mr. WILLIAM SULLIVAN, one of the more versatile fac- ulty members at MUS, teaches Bible, Biology, and a course on Philosophy in the Humanities class. He graduated with honors in Philosophy from Southwestern with a B.A. in Philosophy, and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Having studied at Union Theological Seminary, he now serves at vari- ous churches and regularly conducts our religious chapel pro- grams. Mr. Sullivan ' s outside interests include breeding horses and hunting. Having hunted over most of the western United States and Canada, he has bagged deer, bear, lion, and antelope. Another expedition deep into Mexico for wild boar proved to be hismost exciting trip. 15 SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT MR. ROBERT PETTIT, in his first year at MUS, teaches Ancient and Medieval History and Modern Euro- pean History. Having graduated cum laude from Memphis State, he holds a B.S. in history with a minor in political science. He was a member of Phi Alpha Theta, National Honor Society in History. An amateur photographer, he is faculty advisor to the photography club. Mr. Pettit, as several other MUS teachers, is an avid outdoorsman, his favorite sports being boating and camping. Famous with his students for his capability at giving notes, he is a wel- come addition to the MUS faculty. MR. CHALLICE McMILLIN is at MUS this year for the first time. He teaches both Bible and Biology. Mr. McMillin, who graduated from Southwestern with a B.S. in Biology, was a member of Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities . He was also captain of the Southwestern football team in his senior year and made the all conference team in both his junior and senior years. This year Mr. McMillin is a MUS varsity football cpach. Outside of school he is an active sportsman, who enjoys both hunting and fishing. Among last year ' s new teachers, MR. JAMES G. JOHNS has returned for his second year at MUS. His popularity has grown swiftly since his arrival here. Mr. Johns at- tended Jackson Northside in Jackson, Tennessee, where he played baseball and basketball. During his senior year he received all-county, all West Tennessee, and honorable mention all-state recognition in basketball. He graduated from Lambuth College where he received his B.A. in Eco- nomics. At MUS Mr. Johns teaches Economics to the upper levels and geography to the seventh grade. One of the interesting projects of the economics class is a money- making contest. Each student is given $2,000 to invest as he wishes. At the end of the year, Col. Lynn rewards the wisest investor with a ten dollar prize. This year, in addi- tion to coaching Junior high and B-team basketball, Mr. Johns is coaching the eighth grade football team. 16 FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Our Latin teacher at MUS, Mrs. BETTY JO HIGGS, is a graduate of Southwestern where she receved her B.A. She also received her M.A. degree in Latin from Bryn Mawr and was a member of STAB, Zeta Tau Alpha, Mortar Board, and Alpha Theta Phi. An accomplished musician, Mrs. Higgs plays the organ for ' Broadway Baptist Church and teaches piano in her home. She has also atten ded the St. Louis Institute of Music during the summer. Before teach- ing at MLIS, Mrs. Higgs taught English at Longview Jun- ior High. Mrs. Higgs, who creates a friendly atmosphere in her classroom, shows her students how Latin is used today by showing them newspapers printed in Latin. Mrs. Higgs also has two children. rv PV- Miss JUANITA SHETTLESWORTH is one of the new teachers at MUS this year. She graduated from Southwest- ern at Memphis, receiving a B.A. with honors in Spanish. Active in school affairs at Southwestern, Miss Shettles- worth was Presidnt of the Spanish Club, Business Manager of the Newspaper, a sorority officer for several years, Freshman Seminar leader, recipient of the Belk Bible award, and a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honorary Society. Sh received her M.A. from Vanderbilt, where she was a member of Sigma Delta Pi, a National Honorary Spanish Society. Presently working on her Ph. D. in Span- ish at Vanderbilt, Miss Shettlesworth teaches first through fourth year Spanish courses at MUS. Miss SANDRA DEAN, a native of Grosse Point, Michi- gan, is the new French teacher at MUS. She graduated with a B.A. from Memphis State in 1966, having majored in French with minors in American history and Spanish. Other than languages, her favorite interests include tropical fish and reading. Although she has never travelled extensively, Miss Dean hopes to go to Europe in the near future. During the Christmas holidays, she went to New York to celebrate the new year, and who wouldn ' t have a good time there on New Year ' s Eve? An excellent French teacher who is very popular with her students, Miss Dean is a welcome addition to the MUS faculty. 17 ATHLETIC MR. JACOB RUDOLPH graduated from Georgia Tech in 1953, where he played safety on the Yellow Jacket football team. For his outstanding play, he received Ail-American honors at this position. Receiving his B.S. degree in Industrial Management at Tech under the Oglethorpe Education Plan, he later did graduate work at Memphis State for two years. He served in the United States Air Force as a first lieutenant for several years. After the service he taught at Darlington School in Rome, Georgia, for one year. Coming to MUS in 1958, he entered the math department, teaching first year algebra and eighth grade math. Since coming to MUS, he has been the varsity football coach as well as the golf coach. In addition, he was B-team basketball coach for several years and is presently the school Athletic Director. A brother of well-known golfer Mason Rudolph, Mr. Rudolph teaches golf himself and helped to organize the Shelby County Golf League. MR. JERRY PETERS has accomplished an outstanding record while he has been with us. Under his supervision, varsity track has become a major sport at MUS. Coach Peters, whose theme song, according to the faculty will last year, is Run, Don ' t Walk , has brought his cowboys to victor) ' many times in the past. They won the Shelby County Champ- ionship in track in 1964 and 1965, and finished a close second in 1966. Also in 1966, the Owls won our own MUS Invita- tional. Coach Peters is famed at MUS for Cross Country, which is run over hill and dale. A member of the Social Science Department, Mr. Peters teaches American Government. He came to MUS from Southwestern, where he graduated, with a B.A. degree, in I960. Appointed head basketball coach in 1964, Mr. Peters teams proceeded to win the league championship in 1965 and 1966 and reach the Regional tournament both years. Every team he has coached has had an outstanding record. The success of his teams is due to his determination and his excellent leadership. MR. THOMAS P. POWELL, who joined the MUS faculty in 1964, graduated from Memphis State University where he received his B.S. in Geography. He is also working on his M.A. in Education there. He attended Batesville High School, where in his Senior year he made the All-State football team. He later played halfback at Southwestern College. This year, as last year, Mr. Powell is head coach for both junior high football and track teams. He also teaches seventh grade geog- raphy and physical education. In addition to his teaching at MUS, Mr. Powell is one of the faculty advisors of the hunting and fishing club, where he is known for his skill in archery and skeet shooting. 18 DEPARTMENT MR. JAMES E. WRIGHT, a native of Nashville, attended George Peabody College where he received his B. S. degree in Mathematics. Since joining the MUS faculty two years ago, Mr. Wright has taught seventh grade math, Geometry, Al- gebra II and Phys. Ed. This past summer he worked with the MUS Day Camp, as well as teaching Algebra II in summer school. Since coming to MUS, he has served as varsity foot- ball line coach as well as eighth grade basketball coach. Mr. Wright became the head of a new sport, bowling, last year. LIBRARIAN MR. TED THAXTON CAMPBELL, our librarian, ma- jored ' in education and art, receiving his B. S. degree from Memphis State. He also attended Arkansas State Teacher ' s College, Henderson State Teacher ' s College, and East Ten- nessee State University. This past year he attended grad- uate school at Indiana University. Before coming to M.U.S., Mr. Campbell taught at West Memphis Junior High School and worked for three and a half years with the city of Memphis. This past summer he was elected Treasurer of the A.L.A. Research Division of the Tennesee Librarians Association. An extensive traveler, he and his wife chaper- oned a group of boys and girls to Mexico this past summer. His travels have also taken him to Canada and Europe, where he pursued his main interests, art and Geography. Mr. Camp- bell is to be commended for his unfailing efforts to improve the library facilities, particularly the reference section, for the benefit of students taking Advanced Placement courses. KATHERINE COBB ELDRIDGE, one of the newest addi- tions to the MUS faculty, came to Memphis from her home in Decatur, Georgia. She attended Vanderbilt University where she received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education in reading. Last year, Mrs. Eldridge taught at Emory Reading Clinic in Atlanta. This year, she has taught the Reading course, composed of students in the seventh through twelfth grades. Mrs. Eldridge plans on offering her Reading course to the students at The Hutchinson School, where she is already helping out during her free periods. OFFICE STAFF MRS. RUSSELL %.% M 4 ll ■■... ' : : : . : 1 ■0 ■ I j m i|W7 n - . «JH s if B • J MRS. GREEN The Office Staff, composed of Mrs. Russell, Miss Easum, secretaries, and Mrs. Green, treasurer, are responsible for many duties. They handle report cards, transcripts, and other paper work. In addition, Miss Easum teaches a typing class; Mrs. Green handles all school finances; and Mrs. Russell is in charge of making announcements over the box. Con- nected with almost every phase of the school, they make ap- pointments for Col. Lynn, Mr. Thorn, and Mr. MacQueen, answer the phone, and tear up Rules. These three ladies are very valuable in the proper functioning of the school. MISS EASUM 20 From I. to r.; Robert Watson, Authur Goreman, Roosevelt Dean. Reginal Forbes CAFETERIA STAFF From I. to r.; Willie Taylor, Lilie McGhee, Mattie Lee Cole, Rosie Lee Stokes, Sudie Soldan 21 22 Each annual is a special book for the graduating class. This senior section was put together so that the seniors can remember each other better, and that they will leave the school more than just their names. This section, assembled by John Callison, attempts to show not only the comical, but al- so the serious side of each member of the class of 1967. seniors 23 STUDENT COUNCIL JOHN HILLIARD PETTEY Not enough can be said about John. He succeeds in every- thing he attempts. In his Senior year his school gave him the greatest honor possible by electing him president of the Stu- dent Council, in which he has worked to raise the standards of the council tremendously. Also an excellent student, he is a member of the National Honor Society. John has received recognition in tennis by capturing the city singles championship in 1966. Outside school he has been active in the Junior Achievement program and is president of his company. His fellow Seniors voted him Most Likely to Succeed; we are all waiting for him to run for President of the United States. WALTER PAYNE SPRUNT III Walter can rightly brag about his being the Best All- Around Senior. He has lettered in three sports each year since he was a Sophomore. As co-captain of the football team, he has been called by Coach Rudolph one of the most dependable players in years, playing both offense and defense. Wally is a starter on the basketball team, displaying his superior defensive ability, and he is captain of the track team. For the last three years he has served on the Student Council. A member of the National Honor Society, Walter has been at the top of his class since he came to MUS in the eighth grade. MINOR CHARLES VERNON Minor has only been at MUS for three years, but in that time he has made his name well known among the student body. When he came here in the tenth grade, he fitted in marvelously. The next year he was elected the Junior class representative to the Student Council and was re-elected his Senior year. He has shown his outstanding leadership qualities during these two years of service. This year he was also chosen as one of the four boy cheerleaders. In sports, Minor has run track for two years, and Coach Peters says he is a fine sprinter. This year he was chosen as Most Popular in the Senior class. 24 HONOR COUNCIL Crawford Mcdonald, jr. Ford is the most honest person in school, or so his class thinks. Ford has been on the Honor Council for three years, and this year he was honored by being elected President of the Honor Council. Last year Ford was Features Editor on the Annu al and was chosen for Quill and Scroll. He has also been active in sports. For three years he has played basketball, and this year he is a varsity starter. Ford has also been one of the top players on the varsity tennis team for four years, and this year he tried his hand at cross country. Ford has also been active in clubs, being a member of both the Pep Club and the Hunting and Fishing Club. RAY EDGAR HIGGINS, JR. Ray was chosen Friendliest this year, perhaps because of his association with Ginny Stevens. He has served on the Honor Council since his Freshman year, and this year he was chosen vice-president. Besides this he was secretary of the Student Council. Ray ' s athletic achievements have been in track and cross country, and this year, as co-captain of the cross country team, he broke the existing school record for the cross country run. RANDOLPH THOMAS WELLFORD Randy is without a doubt one of the most popular students at MUS, and he is always among friends, Since the eighth grade, when he first met Coach Peters, Randy ' s athletic ability has been devoted to track and the cross country team. This year, as co-captain of both teams, he was a vital part of J err y and the Pacemakers. Randy was elected the Senior class rep- resentative to the Student Council, and he has put forth a first rate effort in making the council successful this year. 25 ANDREW McCORMICK ACKLEN Andy transferred from East High this year so that he could join George. Andy has mixed in well and has learned quickly to find the Senior Commons Room, in which he shoots rotation everyday after lunch. While at East High, Andy was very active in sports, running track for three years. He has been a member of the Pep Club this year and has performed many activities for the club. WILLIAM WALLACE AYCOCK Bill is our Senior outdoorsman. Having been in the Hunting and Fishing Club since the ninth grade, he was elected its presi- dent in both his Junior and Senior years. If he is not at school, it ' s a sure bet that he is out hunting. Having played football for four years, Bill was perhaps the most versatile member of the team this year, playing in both the line and backfield. He has also served on the social committee for several years. STEPHEN LESLIE BAIN Steve was the Jim Taylor of the ' 66-61 football team, rewriting the record books at MUS. His most outstanding honors include his being selected for the all-county team and receiving honorable mention all-state. With his driving determination, he led MUS to a 7-3 winning season. Steve, also an excellent sprinter, has run track for four years. HUGH HUMPHREYS BOSWORTH, JR. Hugh has been very active around the school. As a Junior he was track manager and participated in both the Chess Club and the Hunting and Fishing Club. He was also an ac- tive member of the Civic Service Club, heading the Easter Egg Hunt last year. This year Hugh has been a hall monitor and has worked hard on the newspaper staff. He is one of those brave students that tries his best to take a MacQueen course. 26 WILLIAM HENRY BRYCE, III Bill is one of those rare seniors who likes to be quiet, but whenever he does speak, he always cracks a funny. He has worked hard while at MUS. For two years he has been on the annual staff, and this year he was chosen Sports Editor. Bill has not let outside activities interfere with his studying, as is shown by his being elected to the National Honor Society and having the distinction of being accepted by Davidson College on the Early Deci- sion Plan. This year Bill was also selected for the Election Committee and has been a member of the Hunting and Fishing Club. JOHN CLAIBORNE CALLISON John has been an outstanding member of the senior class. This has been one of his busiest years. In the Student Council elections he was chosen Commis- sioner of Student Activities. With this office came many responsibilities which he has handled excellently. He was also chosen as assistant editor for the annual after serving on the annual staff for three years. He has also been on the paper staff for three years. Among clubs, John has been a member of the Pep Club, Creative Writing Club and Debating Club. He has served as lab assistant for two years. John was one of the three boys to receive early decision to college. He plans to attend Emory University next year. JAMES ALLEY COWAN Jim is the Tiny Tim of the Senior class but he has done big things for the school. He has played tennis for four years and has made several road trips with the team. Since the tenth g ade Jim has been in the Hunting and Fishing Club and this year was elected Vice-president. He has also been an active member of the Pep Club and will be best noted for his goal post climbing ability. During his junior and senior years, Jim has served willingly on the paper staff. HENRY CRAFT, JR. Henry, otherwise known as Bullet, has been one of the most scholarly students ever to hit MUS. Since the seventh grade he has consistently made excellent grades. He was chosen for the National Honor Society in his junior year. He was a member of last years suc- cessful Civic Service Club and has been in the Creative Writing Club for three years. Henry will always be remembered for his yellow Corvair. 27 GREGORY KEITH DAVIS Greg is this year ' s answer to Richmond Flowers. He has run track since the ninth grade, and specializes in the hur- dles and sprints. Greg has been in the Electronics Club for three years, and this year he was elected president of the club. This year he was also a devoted member of the Civic Service Club. Throughout his high school career, Greg has been very active in church and community activities. His ambition after college is to become a mechanical engineer for an automobile manufacturer. WILLIAM WAYNE DEWEESE Big Bill , Cowan ' s counterpart, is the biggest boy in the Senior Class. Consequently, for four years he has played on the basketball team and al- ways comes through for the clutch points when they really need them. He has put some time into the field of journalism, working on both the Annual and the Paper Staffs, and is also a member of the Pep Club and the Hunt- ing and Fishing Club. WILLIAM DAVID DUNAVANT David is another of our outstanding Seniors. He was elected Vice-President of the Student Council this year and has done an excellent job. With this office came the responsibility of chair- man of the Social Committee. He has also been an active member of the Hunting and Fishing, Club. David is probably best known for his athletic abilities. This year he was chosen as Most Ath- letic, after lettering in Football, Basketball and Golf. David was selected on the 1966-1967 all county team in football and re- ceived honorable mention all state. JOHN LOUIS ERB Jack is one of those woodsmen of the senior class, and a woodsman he must be, having to walk nearly a mile through forest to get to his mailbox. At school he has put these talents to good use in the Hunting and Fishing Club for three years. His two years on the social committee have given him invalu- able experience in planning a good party. 28 RICHARD LEE ESSEX Since his Junior year, Rick has been one of the most active students at MUS. He has been on the newspaper staff for sev- eral years and also a member of the Chess Club. After being an active member of the Pep Club for three years, he was elected secretary this year. His most outstanding honor was probably his being elected to the Student Council as Commis- sioner of Athletics. Even though Rick doesn ' t look much like an athlete, most of our home games couldn ' t have been carried out without Rick ' s help. JOEL ALBERT FULMER Joel has been on the undefeated MUS golf team. Since he lettered in the tenth grade, he has never been without his letter jacket. Joel shows his outdoorsmanship by being in the Hunting and Fishing Club. He has also tried his hand at writing by being on both the annual and paper staffs. He received a letter of commendation in the Na- tional Merit Scholarship Contest. If you ever forget what Joel looks like, all you have to do is look in the ad section; he ' s modest. MELVILLE McCLAIN GORDON, JR. This was McClain ' s year to act like Al Varner. McClain was elected as President of the Pep Club this year, and with this job he inherited a head- ache. But McClain has done wonders with the Pep Club. He has succeeded in building the treasury of the Pep Club to its greatest heights. McClain also gained the distinction of honorable mention in the National Merit Scholar- ship Contest. This year McClain was typing editor for the paper, annual, and MUSe. GORDON SPENCER GREESON, JR. This year ' s senior class has many outstanding individuals, but undoubtedly the most outstanding is Gordon Greeson. He has worked hard on the paper staff for several years and this year was chosen editor-in-chief of the Owls ' Hoot. Gordon was elected to the office of Treasurer of the Student Council. In sports, he has also made his name known. He has lettered in basketball for three years and will be most noted for his winning the Westwood game by sinking seven straight foul shots. Gordon has been on the National Honor Society for two years and was selected as Teenager of the Week. 29 EMMETT R. HALL, III Emmett has been one of -he more active members of the Pep Club since he joined as a sophomore. His school spirit can be attested by the fact that he rarely misses athletic events or school functions. He has been a member of the Hunting and Fishing Club and the Annual Staff. He has tried his hand at varsity sports in both football and tennis. MARK JOSEPH HALPERIN Mark ' s activities around the school have been many and varied. He has been on the Social Committee for several years, and has been on the Red Cross for three years. While in the Photography Club, he was put to work by the news- paper, and has been on it for two years. Mark has also been on the staff of the MUSe, working last year as the designer and this year as editor-in-chief. His fellow seniors elected him Treasurer, and he was voted Wittiest in this year ' s Who ' s Who. MICHAEL JACKSON HARRIS Mike is the quiet genius of the senior class. He never shows how smart he is, but he always seems to make A ' s. He has been of the National Honor Soci- ety for two years. In football, Coach Rudolph claims that Mike is one of the most reliable linemen he has ever worked with. Mike went both ways on offense and defense. Everyone says that Mike should have been of the all-county team. This year Mike was the assistant editor of the Muse, the school literary magazine. WILLIAM LEE JORDAN In every Senior class there is one who stands out above all the rest scholastically. In this year ' s class it was Bill. Bill has been in the Na- tional Honor Society for two years and this year won recognition as a Semi-finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Contest. He has also been in the Quill and Scroll for two years. He has been on the news- paper staff for four years and on the annual staff for three. This year he was chosen as editor-in-chief of the annual. Along with these many achievements, Bill was also chosen as Chaplain of the Student Council. 30 PAUL NICHOLS KOLEAS Nick, or Dick Butkus junior, has played football since the tenth grade and this year was one of the captains. Nick was selected on the first team all-county for football this year. He is also a different type of sportsman, being Treasurer of the Hunting and Fishing Club. Nick has worked in the sports department of the newspaper for two years. Last year he was elected by his homeroom to be its representative to the nom- inating committee for the student council elections. RUSSELL H. KOSTKA Russ is one of our newer seniors, having transferred from Whitehaven to MUS. While at Whitehaven, Russell was quite active, being on the Red Cross and in the Photography Club. He also participated in Junior High football. His first year at MUS, he was active in the fall tennis program. He has been a member of the Hunting and Fishing Club for two years. Since he has been at MUS, he has made friends in all grades and is one of the most popular boys around. 4% RALPH EMERSON LEWIS, JR. Rosco is the class philosopher. His use of big words is enough to confuse anyone. Having been in the Civic Service Club for several years, this year he was elected its vice-president. One of our most illustrious journalists, he was circulation editor of the newspaper his Junior year and in his Senior year was chosen both administration and features editor for the annual. Also, Ralph served as a member of the constitution committee which rewrote the Student Council constitution. He has been in the Pep Club and Chess Club for two years. CHARLES WHITTIER LIVERMORE Charles, who is never without his camera, has been on the Paper and Annual staffs for the last four years and this year was chosen Photography Editor for the paper. Charles was instrumental in starting the photography club at MUS and has been in the electronics club for several years. An excellent horseman, Charles can often be seen riding across the surrounding countryside. He de- serves all the credit for cleaning the darkroom and putting it in order for the production of The Owl ' s pictures. 31 NOEL HENNING MAYFIELD Noel is an injury prone football star. He has started on the first string for two years, but he hasn ' t had a complete season yet. Before his injury this year, most people thought he would have been MUS ' s best kicker. As is typical of most football players, he is also an out- doorsman. Noel has been one of the most active members of the Hunting and Fishing Club for four years. He was also elected to the social committee and was a member of the Spanish Club. LANCELOT LONGSTREET MINOR, III Lance has been a student at MUS for the long haul of six years. A member of the varsity tennis team for three years, he won the Regional Doubles Championship in 1966 and went to Nashville for the State High School Tournament. In the Senior ' s Who ' s Who, he was voted best dressed, and has certainly lived up to those standards. But he will probably be most remembered for his gray Volvo which comes sput- tering to school every morning just on time. Lance ' s ambi- tion is to be a lawyer like his father. RANDALL JEFFERY MOSKOVITZ Randy, one of the most versatile seniors, makes excellent grades and works as a tutor. Selected as the Most Talented Senior, he plays the piano and is an excellent actor. He has been a member of the National Honor Society for two years and is also a member of Quill and Scroll. He has been in the Creative Writing Club and Debating Club. This year he was chosen by the Student Council as its Parliamentarian. With Randy ' s assistance, the Council meetings have been conducted according to Robert ' s Rules of Order. Randy was honored by being selected as a National Merit Semi-Finalist. DANIEL PATRICK O ' NEILL Danny, perhaps known as the quiet guy of the Senior Class, has been a member of the Hunting and Fishing Club for several years. A friendly and popular student, he will be remem- bered for his active participation in the P.E. program, especially for his ability to spark his team on to victory. His skill on the volleyball court has earned him a certain fame among his class- mates. 32 ROBERT LEON PARRISH, JR. Bob is one of the most popular boys in the senior class, has been on the Paper and Annual Staffs for two years. He has been in the Chess Club for several years, and this year was chosen its president. He has also been in the Pep Club. This year Robert ran both cross country and track. We ' ll all see Robert at UT next year. RICHARD ALAN STEVENS How Alan lost to Halperin in being voted wittiest remains a question, but at least he is second. It ' s amazing that there are any cues left in the Common ' s Room because he loses his cool quite often. Alan was one of the outstanding players on the year ' s football team. No one knows if it was bravery or just sheer stupidity that made him get in the way of those big opponents, but it saved the day many times. He will be remembered most for his alternating autos, one day the jeep and the next his Galaxie. JOHN MICHAEL BECK TAYLOR Mike, a really cool guy, is one of MUS ' s finest quarterbacks. He could throw the long ball or run, and he broke a passing record this year. In track he was a star. A good student, he has been in the advanced section since the eighth grade. THOMAS HARDY TODD, III Although Hardy spends a lot of time campaigning and sticking Hardy Todd stickers on cars, he finds time to get in a lot of writing. He is a mem- ber of every literary organization in the school. He has been the Poetry Editor of the Muse; he has been of the staff of the Annual and Paper; and has been a leader in the Creative Writing Club for the past two years. 33 VANCE BAXTER VOGEL Vance is our clothes expert, being quite mod himself. He came back to MUS this year after a year ' s absence. He has been a member of the Red Cross and Pep Club. Vance is. most noted for his stimulating chapel programs when he ac- companies the pep band, straight from the Electric Bananna in London. RICHARD RUSSEL WALTON Rusty is one of the most likable students in the Senior Class. This year, be- cause of his ambitious and businesslike manner, he was chosen business man- ager for the annual, and conducted the most succesful ad campaigns in MUS history. Rusty is most noted for his excellent pool exhibitions in the Commons. Room. For the last three years he has lettered in golf and has been one of the top four players on the team. Last year he won the school golf tournament. Scholastically, he had the honorable distinction of being the only Senior added to the National Honor Society. According to Rusty his ambition is to join Holi- day Inn and the Downtowner. WALTER DOUGLASS WILLS, III Walter is our Senior fireman. He can always be seen driving his jeep to school, which is a part time fire truck. Walter has worked on the paper staff for two years and has been active in the Engineers ' Club. He has been an outstanding member of the Hunting and Fish- ing Club. Walter will be most noted for his three check turn in the study hall system. EUGENE DEWITT WILSON, JR. Gene has shown a great deal of determination, playing foot- ball for three years and lettering in his Senior year. He has been a member of the Hunting and Fishing Club and is always out shooting skeet on Wednesday afternoons. He was a member of the electronics club and runs his own ham radio set. Gene has worked diligently on the paper staff. 34 RICHARD OLIVER WILSON The Rock has been one of the most valuable players on the varsity football team since his Sophomore year. This year Richie went both ways, playing first string guard on offense and line- backer on defense. In his Senior year he was elected to the Student Council as Commissioner of Student Welfare and has put forth an effort second to none. He was in charge of appointing the hall and study hall monitors, and with Richie ' s assistance the system has worked effectively. Richie will always be remembered for his constant obsession for lifting weights. GEORGE WILLIAM WOFFORD George is one of the friendliest boys ever to set foot on campus. In fact he never stops laughing or saying hi. He came to MUS from East High in the eleventh grade. At East he played football for two years. Since he came to MUS he has been in the Hunting and Fishing Club. He has also worked for the Owl ' s Hoot and is a member of the typing staff for both annual and the paper. 35 You think I ' m going to work on the Annual till 3 in the morning? CANDID SENIORS The Little Rascals Well, they ' re better than ravioli. 36 He liked it The Silent Spot .. V iU£ It ' s one way to get out of P.E. Hurrah, track season starts today! ' Bull of the Woods What do you mean they ' ve blocked the driveway? I The Bobbsey Twins 38 . i I missed Well I can ' t just say 1 fell down Jordan rocks out Duhh . . He ' s talking!!! We ' ll have at least three issues this year. Yes, I am running. aw Dear Flo Let us pray I can ' t help it Pettey and his yes man. The real Vernon He-he t That trip from the Hi- Boy is tiring. . . . unchained Satan Rededicated 43 9fe Break the ? £ . . . Pyromaniac Inc. Wee, sleekit, cow ' rin ' , tim ' rous beastie, Oh, what a panic ' s in thy breastie! To A Mouse by R. Burns Our Senior Class Of course we shall get out another issue Ug, Ug, Girl 45 MOST TALENTED RANDY MOSKOVIT2 WHO ' S MOST ATHLETIC DAVID DUNAVANT 46 JOHN PETTEY MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED WHO MOST POPULAR MINOR VERNON 47 MOST SCHOOL SPIRITED GINNY STEVENS - ■■ ■ • ? ? St? 4 ' j ' ' FRIENDLIEST RAY HIGGINS iULLDOBBS FIELC :OOTBALL pt.9 ' Whitehaven ,pt l6 WestwcO| ct. 7 ■ Cerma 1 d 14 ■ Battle Dv 4 - W ov. II F MOST INTELLIGENT BILL JORDAN 4S BEST DRESSED LANCE MINOR MARK HALPERIN WITTIEST BEST ALL-AROUND WALTER SPRUNT 49 50 ) The student body also in- cludes underclassmen, the future seniors of MUS. The two people in charge of this section were Jimbo Robinson and George Alissandratos. un6enctassnien 51 STUDENT COUNCIL Bill Ferguson Swift Treadwell CLASS OF 1968 HONOR COUNCIL Fred Groskind Tom Hutton 52 George Alissandratos Reg Aycock Clyde Billings Barry Blumberg Mill Bosworth Robert Caldwell Henry Cannon Mike Coop David Cunningham John Dando 53 Bobby Davis Randy Estes Richard Feinstein Dan Fisher David Gingold Lloyd Gordon Wilson Haizlip Alan Hastings Bruce Hopkins Ernie James Thornley Jobe Harry Laughlin Henry Myar 54 Mi Michael O ' Brien Curtis Ogle Wiley O ' Neal William Patterson Coulter Patton Sam Pepper Warner Phelps Joe Pinner William Pollard Steve Rhea Bert Robinson James Robinson William Sammons 55 Peter Schutt Richard Sneed Steve Stevenson Robert Sullivan Curt Taylor Ray Turman Cary Whitehead Terry Wilson Richard Work Frank Yates Ames Yeates 56 STUDENT COUNCIL Peter Roop Laurence Dobbins CLASS OF 1969 HONOR COUNCIL John Keesee Randall Caldwell 57 William Ayres Joel Baily Chris Bell John Booth Henry Bunn John Cady dZ± Richard Cowan Wood Crady Chris Craft David Dow William Fones Phillip Crawford Myles Davis Parks Dixon L m m I l( . Wk mk S Mark Frederick Nelson Freeburg Barney Gordon Howard Hatchett John Haven Andy Hummel Paul Jobe Joe Johnson Lawrence Keesee Phillip Keltner Bob Koleas James Langdon WK SK mimm, L ±L Weber Laughlin Bill Love 59 ▲tMfet David Luther Haynes McBride Paul McClure James McCrory Webster McDonald Shaun Mcintosh Louis Matherne Bruce Minkin David Moser William Rachels Terence Reilly Scott Rembert i d J k Cheairs Parks Holmes Pettey Chris Powell m+ta 60 Hi Oscar Seelbinder Dewitt Shy- James Smith John Remmers William Roberts Clarke Sanders ... I ±Ms.h k f — lis t William Smith Eddie Stewart Bayard Todd Woods Weathersby Tom Wells Scott Wellford Steve Weston Arthur Yeates Charles Yellin hJihd 61 Student Council MAC CARADINE HUNTER HUMPHREYS CLASS OF 1970 Honor Council BOB WILSON 62 Mike Baber Joe Baker Robert Adams Jim Avery Warren Ayres Tom Berdeja Steve Bledsoe Doug Booth Ralph Braden Charles Cannon William Carpenter John Catmur 63 John Curtis Herbie Davis Hart Dillard Fargason Erb David Gildart Scott Cherry Mac Cone Frank Crumbaugh Tim Goodwin Wakefield Gordon Lynn Green Ralph Hamilton Tom Heatherly Bobby Hoehn 64 Warren Hughes Robert Hummel William Jemison Eric Johnson Rick Johnson Wally Johnston George Madison Paul Magnuson William Maury David Jones Frank Kirkpatrick Henry Loeb Joe McBride Hal McGeorge 65 Hughes Mayo Keith Meyer Walker Milnor James Ogle Bill Ogle Doug Pigott David Morris Charles Morton Mike Murphy Bev Ray Raman Richards Mike Sain James Schaeffer 66 George Steffens Nelson Stephenson Gary Stevens David Stewart Howard Stringfellow Shep Tate Taylor Thorton Cris Wellford Henry Wetter Randy Witherington Malcolm Wood James Wetter Jud Whitlock 67 Student Council PHILIP GOULD DOUG MATTHEWS CLASS OF 1971 Honor Council LANDON SMITH 68 Don Alexander Lyman Anderson Preston Battle ' iAltA David Carroll Martin Clough William Cox Joel Bell Arthur Best Mark Bogatin Kirk Frederick Stanley Fri William Fri Philip Cruzen James Dickerson William Everett 69 Hiram Goza David Gully Trip Halle dim WZc • V Gabe Hawkins k% Pat Hay wA David Hill Mark Jarzombek Tommy Jones Frank King Louis Loeb David McBurney David Martin Lute Minor 70 E ff Scott Rachels Keith Rola Pat Sanders William Parrish Robert Phelps Bill Pritchard Charles Schaeffer Bob Sharpe Lavalle Sorrells Hubert Turley Tom Turman Dean Tyrer Jesse Wesberry 7 Honor Council JOHN STOUT Student Council RICHARD DE SAUSSURE CLASS OF 1972 Ricky Alden Keith Alexander John Anderson Palmer Brown Leo Buchignani David Cartwright 72 Hi C. W. Cato Oliver Cobb Eddie Crenshaw Chris Eilertsen Dick Fisher Mike Fitzgerald Stewart Crisler Dabney Crump Mike Davis Tommy Edwards Frank Fletcher Houston Freeburg Frank Fulmer Danny Goodwin Kim Graves Pete Haizlip Warren Hamilton Bob Haverty 73 John Heflin George Hoagland Tommy Hoehn Ken Humphries Henry Hutton James Hytt Hank Jones Paul Jones Gary Kerr Tom Kirkpatrick Dow Marvin Bill Maxwell Lyle Miller Tommy Moore Derek Lohrey Ebby Lunn Van Martin 74 Will Newbern Rushton Patterson Sam Patterson Chris Pinkel Mike Rose Harland Smith Rex Tate Randy Taylor David Thomson Carroll Todd Bruce Utkov Van Walton Charles Weber Cottie Widdicombe Bill Wilder Frank Wilson John Young 75 76 The student life section has as its main purpose the portrayal of typical scenes of daily life at school. With the assistance of Rick Sneed and his creative camera, Bill Jordan has attempted to pre- sent an honest and straight- forward view of MUS stu- dent life. stubent life 77 A new year begins again. The beginning of school was highlighted by the return of old teachers, like Mr. Hatchett, and by new ones like Mr. Pettit. Mr. MacQueen, the Academic Dean, instituted the famous hon- orstudy hall and the hall monitoring systems. Lack of space to study, and the F-Troop were merely accompanying evils. When the moon comes out, Study space was hard to find. F-Troop 78 Class of 1967 triumphs in its second gridiron clash. MUS football supporters The first semester was highlighted by the beginning of foot- ball season. In the two quarters the school saw Col. Lynn institute new traditions as well as continuing old ones. The humanities Course was indeed a precedent. Homecoming with its beautiful candidates and the Jr.-Sr. game with the Senior victory were both as they should have been. 1 The MAN Course Hey Lucy, doesn ' t Gaye look good tonight? 79 - Y w? £ D. Smith ' s Christmas term paper An annual Staff photographer Christmas Gift? The new P. E. The Christmas holidays and Semester Exams were the respective high and low points of the year. Parties, presents, and pool occupied the Seniors. The Juniors had a gift from D. Smith to keep them busy. The annual staff began to plague people for pictures; (remember Mr. Cooper ' s Chapel caper?) The Seniors started new phys. ed. classes, while calmly awaiting college ad- mission and graduation. The OUT Crowd The Student Council Constitution Com- mittee, the Hot Dog Committee, and the MUSe Staff are some of the various groups that sprang up during the year. But, dis- cussion groups and acrobatic teams were most popular. The IN Crowd The Cheer Leaders % What really makes a school unique is the people who are in it. The faculty, the stu- dents, and the staff at MUS are really out- standing. One never can be certain just what unusual type of person he will meet in the hallowed halls of MUS. You WDIA say. Forget what you know and remember what you don ' t know. 82 It must have been the ravioli. It just goes in one ear 83 84 At MUS there are many service organizations which help in the school ' s admin- istration. Bill Bryce has put together this section on stu- dent government, the publi- cations, and the charity or- ganizations. A great amount of credit must go to these groups for the excellent jobs they do for the school. onq mz ttons 85 Honor Council members are (seated) — Randy Wellford, Ray Higgins, Ford McDonald, and Fred Groskind. Standing — John Stout, Randall Caldwell, John Keesee, Landon Smith, Bob Wilson, and Tom Hutton. HONOR COUNCIL Memphis University School is fortunate in having a fine and effective honor sys- tem, Throughout the halls, classrooms, and locker rooms there is an ever prevailing at- mosphere of truth and honor. Students know that they may leave their books, coats, or gym equipment in a certain place and re- turn later to find them. The honor system is governed and inter- preted by the Honor Council, a student di- rected organization which maintains and pre- serves the spirit of honor. The council, com- posed of three seniors and a representative from each grade, is responsible for trying all Honor Code offenses. The council has effec- tively rid the school of all lying, cheating and stealing. The system that a student meets at MUS is used in most colleges. The ideals of 86 honesty advocated by the Council will hope- fully be used throughout the student ' s later life. This year ' s Council is headed by Presi- dent Ford McDonald, Vice President Ray Higgins, and Secretary-Treasurer Randy Wellford. The other members are grade representatives Fred Groskind, Tom Hut- ton, Randall Caldwell, John Keesee, Bob Wilson, Landon Smith, and John Stout. The Honor System was first begun at the old MUS and when the new MUS was re- chartered in 1954, the honor system tradi- tion was continued. The honor system is one of the finest advantages of Memphis Uni- versity School. Standing in the library are Honor Coun- cil officers Randy Wellford, Secretary- Treasurer, Ford McDonald, President, and Ray Higgins, Vice-President. 87 STUDENT COUNCIL Student Council grade representatives (from left to right) : Front row — Hunter Humphreys, Mac Caradine, Minor Vernon, and Richard DeSaussure. Second row — Peter Roop, Laurence Dobbins, Doug Matthews, and Philip Gould. Back row — Swift Treadwell, Bill Ferguson, and Walter Sprunt. The Student Council has more than doubled in number since last year. This larger group has enabled it to perform its various activities more efficienty. The council met last summer for a workshop to get started and make plans for the future. As soon as school opened they made a success of selling calendars for the Booster ' s Club. The three commissioners have done outstanding jobs this year. Richie Wilson, Commissioner of Student Welfare, set up the Lost and Found, the Big Brother System, the Hall Pass System, Student Orientation, and improved the traffic situa- tion. Rick Essex, Commissioner of Athletics, has gotten peo- ple on the job at games, and John Callison, Commissioner of Student Activities, got the clubs under control. All of the working committees were appointed and set up. The election committee has already had the social committee elected, and the seventh grade Honor Council representative elected. The constitution committee made the first amend- ment to the new constitution. It concerned the Student and Student Council officers are (seated, from left) — Gor- don Greeson, Treasurer and John Pettey, President; (standing, from left) — David Dunavant, Vice-Presi- dent and Ray Higgins, Secretary. Honor Council elections, and was passed unani- mously by the Student Council and the student body. They also drew up the point system and had it passed by the council. The Student Council is establishing a Hall of Fame to honor MUS ' s really outstanding ath- letes. It contributed a hundred dollars toward building a new trophy case in the west hall. The Student Council, together with the Civic Service Club, gave a party for the young girls of the Girl ' s Club in Hurt Village. In the way of entertainment, there was a band, a magician, and some Christmas carol singing. At the end of the party there was a grand appearance by Santa Claus. The accomplishments of this year ' s council have been well received by their student body. ' , ' 1 . ' ' ■■■. Student Council Commissioners and honorary officials are: (seated, from left) — Randy Moskovitz, Parliamentarian, and Rick Essex, Com- missioner of Athletics, (standing, from left) — John Callison, Commis- sioner of Activities, Richie Wilson, Commissioner of Student Welfare, and Bill Jordan, Chaplain. At the Girl ' s Club party Rick Es- sex hands out favors to the girls. 89 Annual Staff Editors; (on ladder) Bill Jordan, editor Standing: Ralph Lewis, Ricky Sneed. Sitting: Bill Bryce McClain Gordon, Randy Moskovitz, John Callison, Rusty Walton, Bill Ferguson. ANNUAL STAFF The annual staff this year is smaller than usual but is more organized. Under the expert guidance of the faculty supervisor, Mr. Cooper, the staff plans to bring forth the finest annual in MUS history. Bill Jordan, the editor-in-chief of the OWL, appointed his various department editors last year and through- out the summer they worked together planning the layout for the annual. The first step in putting forth an annual is to raise the money to pay for it. Rusty Walton, business manager, and John Callison, assistant editor, led the ad campaign this year which proved to be the most successful ever. Ten days after school started was the first sports event; this was the beginning of a long year for Bill Bryce, sports editor. Nearly a hundred athletic con- tests were played this year, and everyone was covered by Bill or one of his staff. The sports action pictures this year, taken by Rick Sneed, photography editor, and Charles Livermore, have been acclaimed as being better than in any other previous annual. Bill Fergu- son, assistant sports editor, helped Bryce. 90 Sitting: Reilly Weathersby, Sanders, Robinson, Ogle, Deweese, Fisher, Phelps Standing: Ayres, Johnson, Loeb, Hamil- ton, Craft Kneeling: Wells This year ' s teachers ' section was organized under the direction of Ralph Lewis features editor. With the help of Randy Moskovitz, layout editor, Ralph put together the anthology. Something must also be said about the typing staff headed by McClain Gordon, for without their devoted assistance, this annual could never have been pro- duced. Sitting: McDonald, Halperin, Har- ris Myar, Higgins, Vernon, Chap- leau, Sprunt, Estes. Standing: Freeberg, Frederick, Shy, Parrish, Wilson, Caldwell (above Cowan (below), Alissandratos, Roop. 91 NEWSPAPER STAFF This year ' s Owl ' s Hoot was edited by Gordon Greeson. Clyde Billings and Bill Sammons were co-assistant editors. Sports editor was Ray Higgins, and Mc- Clain Gordon was typing editor. Circu- lation was handled by Ralph Lewis and Charles Livermore managed photogra- phy. Mr. Hatchett did yeoman duty as advisor. Newspaper editors are (from left) Lewis, Mr. Hatchett, Liver- more, Schutt, Higgins, Sammons, Greeson, Billings, and Gordon. 92 News and Features staffs from front: Jones, Magnuson, Moore, Crisler, Fones, Harris, Johnson, Billings, Halperin, Moskovitz, Estes, Wells, Ayres, Pollard, Jobe, Chapleau, McDonald, Cowan, Sprunt, Bosworth, and Luther. Circulation Staff includes, from front Van Martin, Gene Wilson, Keith Alexander, Rick Sneed, Mc- Clain Gordon, John Callison, Rusty Walton, Walter Wills, Henry Mayr, Warner Phelps, and Ralph Lewis. Once again appearing were the famous regulars: Penniless , What-ifs (What if there were only two papers put out the first semester?), and Bull of the Woods . The news features covered the out- standing news events at MUS, student life, and sports. The big news this year was the moving of the newspaper to its very own room (last year they shared the sick bay). Now they have a cubbyhole be- hind the chapel curtain, and they keep it locked all the time so only they can get in. It makes them feel secure. All are glad they feel secure. ... S9 «5525S k « Sports Staff members are Ray Higgins, Bill De- weese, Bill Ferguson, Minor Vernon, ?, David Dunavant, Robert Parrish, and Randy Wellford. 93 MUSE staff (from left to right): Craft, Todd, Roop, Mr. Russel (advisor), Love, Harris, Langdon, Cowan, Halperin, Pettey, Gordon, Stevens, and Mr. Smith, advisor. MUSE A jug of wine and the brown bread- The red sun and solid earth fuse, Solitary, silent, and dead, I sit and contemplate my MUSe MUSE editors: Halperin and Harris. 94 Members of the Typing Staff are (standing, from left) Woody Crady, Nelson Freeburg, Mark Frederick, Warner Phelps, Bruce Hopkins, and Randy Estes; (on the cycle) McClain Gordon, Lance Minor, and Dick Cowan. Not pictured: Jim Cowan. TYPING STAFF The typing staff s of the Annual, Paper, and Muse have been con- solidated into one small, efficient unit. In this way, each boy receives experience in the production of all the school publications. Also, dead- lines can be easily met with fewer anxious moments for the apprehen- sive editors. The staff is under the able direction of McClain Gordon. McClain directs the typing activities so that there is a maximum of productive work and a minimum of inactivity. He has done a fine job this year. 95 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY QUILL AND SCROLL Both the National Honor Society and the Quill and Scroll serve the school as honorary societies. The Quill and Scroll is a national lit- erary organization, founded to promote interest in journalism among promising high school stu- dents The National Honor Society is composed of Juniors and Seniors who exhibit excellence m even ' field of endeavor. Established in 1965, the MUS chapter of the Quill and Scroll was named in honor of Wil- Charles Chapleau, and Clyde Billings. Junior members of the National Honor Society are (from left to right): Alissandratos, Myar, Pin- ner, Laughlin, Stevenson, Bosworth, Billings, Work, Sammons, Gros- kind, Chapleau, Robinson and Ferguson. Senior members of the National Honor Society are (from left to right): Randy Moskovitz, Walter Sprunt, Gordon Greeson, John Pet- tey, Mike Harris, Bill Jordan, Bill Bryce, and Henry Craft. Ham Hatchett, advisor to the newspaper since 1958. Mr. Cooper was named advisor. The na- tional headquarters sends a periodical to the president of the chapter offering new and inter- esting ideas concerning journalism. To become a member of the Quill and Scroll, a person must be a Junior or Senior, be in the upper third of his class, and have done outstanding work in some field of journalism. This year fifteen boys attained membership in the National Honor Society. In its eleventh year at MUS, the organization is advised by Mr. Rus- sell and Mr. Sullivan. The members are first ex- pected to excel in scholarship, but strong traits of leadership must also be shown. However, these fine traits would be incomplete if it were not for service. In the Society there is no place for self-interest, greed, or selfish ambition. The main duty of the Honor Society is to provide chapel devotionals on Tuesdays and Fridays. By encouraging high ideals and promoting worthwhile interests, these societies have helped to develop strong, well-educated leaders. Lighting the candle of Character is John Pet- tey. Standing in front of the shield of the Nation- al Honor Society are Mil Bosworth, Clyde Billings, George Al issandratos, and Rusty Walton. 97 Front row: Rembert, Cowan, Freeburg, Weston, Craft, Parks, Booth, Davis, Stewart, Bailey, Smith. Second row: Jobe, Brooks, McCrory, Yeates, Koleas, Estes, Dow, Blair, Jordan, Haizlip, Pettey, Hopkins, McDonald. CIVIC SERVICE CLUB This year ' s Civic Service Club is com- posed of students from every grade in the school. The new president, Howard Hat- chert, and the faculty advisors, Mr. Nearn and Mr. Lind, have already directed the club in several money-raising campaigns. The club treated a needy family to a fine Thanksgiving dinner and has collected and sent a large number of paperback books and magazines to the servicemen in Viet- nam. One of the biggest successes this year was the Christmas party given for the Girls ' Club in Hurt ' s Village. Several boys brought their band instruments, and a regular dance party was created. After the party, a letter was received from the director of the club, thanking the boys responsible and express- ing the wish that the party would become an annual affair. The Civic Service is also in charge of the March of Dimes drive. Last year MUS won the award for having the greatest percentage of students participating, and strong efforts are being made to win the award again this year. Club membership has increased greatly from year to year, and the club is expect- ing bigger and better things for the future. 98 MARCH OF DIMES The March of Dimes drive this year was the most successful ever. Under the leader- ship of chairmen Dan Fisher, Wiley O ' Neal, and Bruce Hopkins, and the Civic Service Club, student volunteers were organized into three shifts to collect at Laurelwood shopping center on January 28. With the extra incentive of winning the Memphis area participation trophy again, student in- terest ran high, and a large number of stu- dents turned out to collect. Although there were three other schools canvassing the shopping center, the MUS students still col- lected over $232.00. Chris Craft, with over twenty dollars, was the outstanding col- lector. As in the past, the drive was a big success, and the students gain the satisfac- tion of a job well done and for a very worthy cause. 99 Members of Social Committee are (standing, from left) Bill Aycock, Holmes Pettey, Charles Chapleau, Mike Coop, Haynes McBride, Mark Halperin, and Bruce Minkin; (seated, from left) David Dunavant, Alan Stevens, and Cary Whitehead. SOCIAL COMMITTEE Other members of the Social Committee are (standing, from left) John Stout, Sam Paterson, Pete Haizlip, Preston Battle, Doug Matthews, and Scott Rachels; (seated) Raman Richards and Mac Cone. 100 Front row, (L. to R.) ; Mayfield, McDonald, Aycock, Wilson, B. Davis, Stevens, Koleas, Gingold, G. Wilson. Second row; McBride, Remmers, Baine, Taylor, Harris, Minor, Pettey. Third row; O ' Neal, Ogle, Ferguson, James, Coop, Chapleau, White- head, Cunningham, McClure. Back Row; Roop, B. Koleas, Blumberg, Walton, Dunavant, Sprunt, Wellford, Fulmer, Higgins, Greeson. LETTERMAN ' S CLUB The Letterman ' s Club, established in 1965 at MUS, is composed of MUS students who have won Varsity letters in various sports such as football, track, basketball, cross country, tennis, golf, bowling, and swim- ming. The Letterman ' s Club was organized to sell and collect tickets at various athletic contests held at MUS. Rick Essex has relied upon them this year in his work as Com- missioner of Athletics. Each year the school holds the All Sports Banquet in honor of the cheerleaders and the varsity athletes. At this function the Outstanding Athlete and the Outstanding Cheerleader are announced. 101 102 Despite its size, MUS has always had an outstanding athletic program. Boosted by the cheerleaders, the student body, and their coaches, our teams have never failed to compete well. Here are the athletic teams of 1966 and 1967 in a section edited by Bill Ferguson and Bill Bryce. spouts 103 ■1t .Ulii aw® 8,fc2i Q .. F Vr row: Smith, Remmers, Davis, McBride, Aycock, Wellford, Roop, Caldwell. Second row: Ayres, Dunavant, Sprunt, Mayfield, Koleas, Taylor, Alissandratos, Whitehead, Stevens. Third row: Robinson, James, Chapleau, Taylor, Bain, Minken, Fisher, Cannon, Wilson. Fourth row: Schutt, Crawford, Laughlin, Love, Wilson, Cady, Gingold, Dow, Laughlin. Back row: Harris, Wilson, O ' Neal, Coop, Pepper, Alexander, Stevenson. VARSITY FOOTBALL Captains: NICK KOLEAS, WALTER SPRUNT, and coaches McMillin, Rudolph, and Wright. ;-_vW_ V -,- 5  _ .vV V . 104 ■ i ■■ 1 . s b ' . sw m t An example of Owl pursuit NICK KOLEAS The 1966 football season was a good one for MUS. Although using untested players in key positions, the Owls started off winning, shook off a mid season slump, and started another winning streak as the season ended. Coaches Rudolph, Wright, and Mc- Millin were the trio that made the team go as they provided excellent coaching all during the season. The season ' s record was a respectable 7-3, and much can be said for the leadership of the seniors. Cap- tains Nick Koleas and Walter Sprunt were standouts in every game, as were veterans Richie Wilson, Bobby Davis, David Dunavant, Mike Taylor, Steve Bain, Alan Stevens, Mike Harris, and Bill Aycock. Underclassmen who made their presence felt were Taylor, O ' Neal, McBride, Coop, Laughlin, White- head, and Remmers. The prospects look very good for next year with returning lettermen in all positions. Bain demonstrates handoff for BGA audience. STEVE BAIN 105 The season opener against Whitehaven was a must game for the Owls if they were to make a run for the county championship. Whitehaven scored first on a 58 yard run on the second play from scrimmage. Not to be denied, the Owls bounced back on their second play also. Fullback Steve Bain accepted an invitation from Bobby Davis and followed Bob through the left guard position for 70 yards and a touchdown. The kick was missed, but a few minutes later Bain put another knot in the Tiger ' s already twisted tail with a 57 yard run for another score. The half ended 12-7 in favor of the Owls. In the final quarter it was Steve Bain again scoring from a yard out for his 18th point of the night. Bain with 183 yards rushing and Alan Stevens with 82 were the Owls ' offensive leaders. It was a team effort as the Owls stopped the powerful Tiger attack, and the win was well deserved. Taylor sets to fire. MIKE TAYLOR WALTER SPRUNT MIKE HARRIS WlliSsmmS-r IMlMi! 106 M.U.S. OWLS 1966 Football Schedule M.U.S. . . 18 Whitehaven . . 7 MUS . . . 8 Westwood . . . 6 MUS . . . .. .13 Bolivar 6 MUS . . . . . . .33 Hillcrest MUS . . . .... 6 Germantown .13 MUS . .. ... . 6 BGA 33 MUS . . . 7 Millington . . .14 MUS . . . . ... 47 Bartlett MUS . . . . . . .21 Collierville . . . 7 MUS . . . ... 7 East BILL AYCOCK ALAN STEVENS Westwood was next on the Owl lis t, and revenge was in the air for last year ' s licking out in the pasture. After the opening kickoff, Westwood failed to move the ball and was forced to kick, but the center was too high and Mike Coop capitalized for a safety. The Owls led by 2 until the third quarter when White went in from 49 yds. out for a Cowboy score. With only a few minutes left in the game, the Owls gained control of the ball on their own 20 after stopping a Westwood drive. After failing to move the ball on a third down play, David Dunavant again punted to the Cowboys. As a Westwood safety caught the ball, Steve Bain rolled him over, sending the ball flying through the air, into the waiting arms of Wiley O ' Neal, who proceeded to hurdle Bain and outrace everyone for 54 yds. and a much needed T.D. The Owls handled the ball 26 times and gained only 45 yds. But, as last year, the Cowboy defense plagued the Owls no end, as our signals coincided with theirs. Thus the Owls incurred off sides penalties and numerous other infractions. Westwood, playing a pretty rough game also, drew 140 yds. The victory gave the Owls a 2-0 record. 107 NOEL MAYFIELD On September 23, the Owls traveled to Bolivar and re- pulsed the Bolivar Tigers, 13-6. MUS showed impressive offense even though the score was low. Mike Taylor and David Dunavant paced the attack by completing seven of nine passes. Steve Bain did all the scoring while adding much yardage on the ground. Bain scored on runs of eight and twenty yards. Bolivar proved tougher than expected through- out the game. MUS strength finally won the battle in this non-league contest. Wilson and O ' Neal hang on as the world goes whizzing by. On September 30 MUS played at Hillcrest and clobbered the Vikings, 33-0. Hillcrest was hoping to upset MUS by stopping our offense in their football lake. The passing attack was naturally stopped by the rain. But Mike Taylor concen- trated on running and scored on thirty-five and one yard runs. Curt Taylor, Weber Laughlin, and Alan Stevens followed Taylor to paydirt with additional scores. The Owl offense finally came into its own, and the defense played well as the Owls prepared for the coming week ' s battle with Germantown. BOBBY DAVIS 108 m B0 -«r. WILEY O ' NEAL would decide the game. After a scoreless first quarter, the Red Devils made a big break for themselves. Smothering an Owl running attack, they forced the ball carrier to fumble and Buddy Lanier picked the ball up and raced 55 yards for a TD. The Owls moved the ball well during the first half but couldn ' t punch a score across. Refusing to give up, the Owls mounted a drive in the fourth quarter that resulted in the game tying touchdown. Mike Taylor began to hit on his passes, and the big play was a 4 yard toss to David Dunavant on a fourth down play. James missed the point after but the Owls tied the score. Now the Devils showed their offensive power as they took the kickoff and marched steadily down the field. With only 1:26 left, Dickey Dixon went over from a yard out and also kicked the extra point. The Owls came roaring back, and it took an interception on their own 40 for the Devils to stop the Owls and run out the clock. The Ow ls came into the Germantown game with a 4-0 record, and a victory would give either team un- disputed claim to first place. The teams were pretty evenly matched with Germantown having the best offense in the league. It was obvious that a few breaks A Sprunt runs a reverse against Germantown. RICHIE WILSON 109 On October 14, the Owls faced BGA, the top rated team in the state. The boys from Franklin showed their worth to the Owls as they took the opening kickoff and went right in for the score. Using their quickness in both line and backfield, the BGA team racked up two more scores in the first half, while holding the Owls at bay. The second half was a little better as far as the Owls were concerned as we scored 6 points while yiel ding 14. The final tally was 33-6 as the Owls were outmanned greatly. David Dunavant played a good game at end for the Owls and caught a TD pass as the game ended. This loss left the Owls with a 4-2 record. % je : ,i MIKE COOP j v ' ' 5 [ «■ ■ m : - H 1 It £m w W mil ]i : M Wsr Wwfo P ' _ 1 m X bufl ■S ma, . ■ m HAYNES McBRIDE 110 This game was perhaps the worst of the season for the Owls. We started well, driving in to score with only 3 minutes gone in the game on a pass from Taylor to Dunavant, but after this the roof fell in on us. Millington tied the game late in the first half on a run by Maley, their freshman quarterback. The Owls could not seem to get started as time and time again the Trojan defense came in to throw the Owls for losses. Late in the game, Millington drove in again against the uninspired Owls. Cannon, their fullback, scored with several minutes left in the game. This was the Owls ' third straight loss and was the low point of the entire season. Hard running Bain digs with arm and legs. ntim Gingold — Laughlin — Taylor Whitehead — Chapleau After three straight losses, the Owls needed a good effort to return to their winning ways. This effort came in the Bartlett game. Returning to early season form, the Owls skunked the Panthers 47-0 at Bart- lett. Steve Bain showed the way with two first quarter touchdowns. The second, a run of 94 yards, was the team ' s longest play of the season. Before the dust cleared, Walter Sprunt, David Gingold, and Alan Stevens had rushed for scores, while Bill Aycock and David Dunavant had gathered in TD passes. The win gave the Owls the spirit needed to finish the season on a winning note. Ill Homecoming turned out a happy one with a 21 to 7 Owl clobbering of Collierville. Walter Sprunt was the name of the game, as he ran 6 and 12 yards for touchdowns, and intercepted three passes. Mike Taylor added the other touchdown on a 16 yard jaunt. Ernie James had a hot foot as he booted 3 extra points. The Owls controlled the ball throughout the game. MUS racked up 249 yards rushing compared to 49 yds. for the Dragons. However, Collierville had a great end and a powerful air attack, gaining 184 yds. in that category. But the Owls messed up some Dragon attempts with five interceptions, one being very vital and inside the Owl 10 yard line by Walter Sprunt. gggffjgj : : V ' - v ' Cady Remmers Owls score again Though injury stricken, MUS came through in the final minutes to nip East High, 7 to 0. The game was closely contended ' til the last quarter when Steve Bain bulled his way over for the Owl score. Ernie James converted for the extra point. The Mustang air attack was quite impressive, but the Owls overcame it with a brilliant interception by Alan Stevens on the Owl goal line. The Owls ' air attack was not its usual self because of an injury to David Dunavant, but the ground game was capable enough. A roughing the kicker penalty against East gave the Owls the break they needed. MUS took advantage and fought the clock to score with two minutes on the scoreboard and finished the 1966 season with a successful 7-3 record. Stevens gives a second effort 12 FOOTBALL HONORS STEVE BAIN All County Fullback Honorable Mention All State DAVID DUNAVANT All County End Honorable Mention All State In addition to the boys pictured, several other MUS players received recognition on the All County lists. Mike Taylor, quarterback, was voted to the third team. Tailback Walter Sprunt and linemen Mike Harris and Mike Coop received Honorable Men- tion. WILEY O ' NEAL All County Guard (Germantown Star) 13 JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL The Junior High fotoball team took fourth place in the county league this year, as they fought their way to a 4-3-1 record. Lynn Green and Mac Caradine were captains of the team, which was coached by Mr. Powell and Mr. Johns. Mac Caradine had 547 yards rushing for the sea- son, while Lynn Green led the defense with 122 points, based on one point for an assisted tackle and two points for an unassisted tackle. Gary Ste- vens was an excellent receiver and scored two touchdowns. The Baby Owls ' first game was on a Thursday night against Westwood, who took an early lead in the game with a touchdown. The Owls fought back through passes to Lynn Green and Gary Ste- vens. Green went 22 yards for one touchdown, while Stevens carried the ball 24 for the other. The final score in the game was 13-7 in favor of MUS. The leading ground gainer was Mac Caradine. MUS reached Hillcrest next Thursday afternoon looking to double its number of wins. With three seconds left in the half, Hillcrest completed a long pass to put them on the scoreboard. Hillcrest held the Baby Owls the rest of the game to hand the team its first loss. The Owls returned home to meet Germantown, and a hard fought game ensued. Mac Caradine scored the first touchdown of the game with a five yard burst through the Germantown line. But Germantown was not to be denied and tied the game with a touchdown. MUS took the lead again when Gary Stevens scored on an eight yard run. Germantown fought back to tie the score again, and the game ended deadlocked 13-13- Bishop Byrne took the feild at MUS and in keeping with their remarkable record, they blanked the Owls by a score of 27-0. The game with Millington was played at MUS and thoroughly made up for the previous defeat. Bob Wilson started the scoring early in the game with a 1 2 yard touchdown sweep. The Junior High Trojans collapsed after this score and Mac Cara- dine romped through their defense for a 99 yard touchdown run. The game ended with an Owl win of 12-0. Bartlett fell next to the Owls 7-0 at Bartlett. Mac Caradine made the score with a five yard off- tackle run. With a two game winning streak, MUS played Whitehaven on home territory in what proved to be the final game of the season — Westwood for- feited the last game. Whitehaven shot down the Baby Owls edging them out in the last half. Mac Caradine intercepted a pass and ran 60 yards for the first score of the game. The Tigers retaliated with a score and the game was tied 7-7. But White- haven managed to score again in the last quarter to win the game 13-7. The season was a good one — one of the best in years, reaching a 4-3-1 record compared to made the season one of victory. ' %$ ■ Fred Groskind shoots against Whitehaven. VARSITY BASKETBALL The MUS varsity basketball team compiled a Shelby County League record of eleven wins and seven losses, good for fifth place in the ten team league. The Owls overall record was twelve wins and eleven losses. Although the team lacked a dom- inant scorer or rebounder, it showed great diversity and balance. Any five players could perform well as a team, and such balance allowed Coach Peters frequently to juggle the lineup to find the best match for the opposing team. However, the team was young and inexperienced, having only one returning letter- man and being composed of five seniors, five juniors, and four sophomores. Since the team lacked exper- ience and was not exceptionally strong on offence or under the boards, Coach Peters relied on a strong Groskind, Caldwell, Dunavant, Coop, 116 defense and a ball control type of game. From the start, the team had its work cut out for them. Long hours of hard work and determined ef- fort were necessary to continue the winning ways of last year ' s team, sharer of the league champion- ship and winner of third place in the District 35 Tournament. Unfortunately, the Owls were hampered from the beginning by disheartening injuries. Senior letterman David Dunavant, expected to be a leader of the team, broke his foot in four places during the next to last varsity football game. In addition to this, sophomore Randall Caldwell, and All-County first team choice last year in Junior High and expected to step up into the ranks of the varsity, was plagued by a knee injury which almost forced an operation. Junior guard Fred Groskind, a transfer from Christian Brothers High School, where he starred last year, was not eligible until the second half of the season. Thus, with only one letterman, Senior forward Gor- don Greeson, and a greatly weakened team, the Owls began the season with four straight games against non-league opponents. In the first three non-league games, MUS was victorious over MBA but was defeated by West- side and Messick. The new and untried team battled Westside only to suffer a loss of 35-32. The tide turned and the team rolled up an impressive 50 points to defeat Montgomery Bell Academy of Nash- ville. Forward Gordon Greeson led the Owl attack, contributing sixteen points to the final tally of 50 to 29. MUS then faced a tough city team, Messick. Greeson, McClure, Deweese, McDonald, Cannon, Keesee, Myar, and Sprunt. $W DAVID DUNAVANT GORDON GREESON At the half the score was 23-19, but from then on it seemed that every Messick attempt at a basket was successful. The Owls fought to the bitter end, only to lose 40-38. Greeson, again the outstanding player, scored 18 points. After the Messick defeat, the Owls again faced a top notch city team, East. They led until the final Greeson fires for two points. 18 WALTER SPRUNT ford Mcdonald minutes of the third quarter when the Mustangs slowly pulled ahead. Being behind did not affect the players. During the final quarter the lead fre- quently changed hands, and it appeared at one time as if there might be an overtime. With one second left Charles Bradley of Bast sank a long basket to clinch the victory for East 47-45. This was undoubtedly one of the Owls ' best efforts of the season. MUS ' league play was more successful. Bouncing back after the East game, MUS downed Hillcrest 37-29. Despite the Viking stall MUS was ahead at the quarter 7-0. The Owls held off the Hillcrest surge in the second quarter and went on to control the rest of the game. Sprunt led the team with 13 points, while McClure grabbed 6 rebounds. Collier- ville was similarly treated, losing 59-46. The Dragons had to face the high scoring of Greeson with 19 and Sprunt with 12. Greeson also got 9 rebounds and McDonald hauled down 8. The Owls next went to Whitehaven where they lost 46-36. The team was unable to cope with the Whitehaven full court press and lost the ball on several occasions. No one hit in double figures but Greeson and McDonald scored 9 each. MUS next squeaked by Germantown 47-45. Bill Deweese ' s eleven points when he came off the bench helped the Owls pull back and beat the Devils. The Millington game was easier and gave the Owls a 49-32 triumph. Greeson again netted 9 points and was the high scorer. The long Christmas lay-off probably dulled the team ' s performance. With no tournament to win MUS played White Station and lost 41-33. The Owls kept close during the first quarter until the Spartan coach made four key substitutions. The halftime score was 26-18 and the Owls were never able to make up this disadvantage. Henry Myar, who also played on the B-team, was the leading scorer with 8 points. Cannon outdistances opposition. 119 4% BILL DEWEESE HENRY CANNON Westwood came to MUS seeking revenge for their football loss and manged to pull off a 38 to 30 victory. The Owls held the lead for the first three periods, but the Cows clinched the game with four free throws. The score at the half was 16-14, due primarily to the hot hand of Randall Caldwell, who got six points and Gordon Greeson, who got 4. Cladwell was the high- point man with 8 for the game. FRED GROSKIND HENRY MYAR The Bolton game proved to be one of the best games of the season for the Owls. Three players, Ford Mc- Donald, Henry Cannon, and Randall Caldwell, led the team with 13 points apiece. The final score of 57-42 proved the Owls could produce a powerful offense. In the next game, though, the Owls were handed their worst defeat thus far, as Bartlett crushed MUS 59-34. The scoring honors again fell to Randall Caldwell as he popped in 14 points. Even though suffering a humiliating loss to Bartlett, the Owls travelled to Bishop Byrne with high hopes of a victory. At half-time, the Red Knights led MUS 18-17. The game was a see-saw, cat and mouse game until the final three minutes. MUS then pulled ahead as the better team came through with a 46-33 victory behind the scoring of Gordon Greeson with 11 points. HHHHHBB On January 24, the second half of the County League season began for the fighting Owls. Before a cheering capacity home crowd, Fred Groskind impressively scored fourteen points and snatched five interceptions and loose balls to lead the Owls to a 53-43 win over Hillcrest. Henry Cannon, with his twisting and twirling layups, contributed 12 points to the victorious Owl effort. Groskind punishes the Cowboys. PAUL McCLURE V J JOHN KEESEE MUS, led by Senior forwards Gordon Greeson and David Dunavant, beat Collier- ville in every phase of the game. The Owls had a better field goal percentage and fewer fouls and floor mistakes. Dunavant, in his best game of the season, scored 11 in the 39-27 victory. Against Whitehaven, the Owls fell into a shocking offensive slump. The Owls got only four baskets from the field for 11%, the year ' s low. As the Tigers controlled the ball for the majority of the game, the MUS defense wore out and the team fell to defeat, 34-22. Next game, against Germantown, the Owls hit only 7. out of 45 field g oal attempts for an unbelievable 15% compared to 70% for Germantown. With no individual player scoring more than 5 points for the second consecutive game, MUS fell, 47-20. g ,■ ' ?-■• 122 MIKE COOP RANDALL CALDWELL Back on our hardwood, the Owlmen pulled out of their slump with a 34-32 victory over Millington, in a ragged game filled with 31 floor mistakes. As the season came to an end, MUS faced the mighty Westwood team, headed by their tenny bopper, 21 year old Lanny Ozment. West- wood ' s strong offense proved too great for the smaller Owls, as they yielded to a 50-32 defeat. Fred Groskind captured the Owl scoring honors with eight points. In the next game, the favored Owls found themselves a point behind Bolton at half-time. With their determination, the Owls forged ahead to a 45-40 victory on Greeson ' s 13 points. The victory string didn ' t last long as the Owls ' next opponent, Bartlett, defeated MUS 58-35. In the last game of the season, the Owls showed their finest effort in a 85-35 drubbing, in the second half which saw 55 points scored by the hot Owls. The victory over Bishop Byrne, was great incentive for the Owls who looked forward to the District Tournament. ' Pick it up! B-TEAM PLAYS CLOSE ONES Hutton, Rachels, Keltner, Caldwell, Laughlin, Coop, Roberts, Dobbins, McDonald. The B-team, under the direction of Coach Johns, got off to a good start this year beginning their season with a 23-9 win over Westside. Their next game turned the tide, and Messick pulled out a win over the Owls at the Panther ' s home court by a score of 36-30. The next game proved disastrous for the B-team as East ran up a score of 44 points to the Owls ' s 35. The B-team did not let these two defeats get them down. With league play beginning two nights later, they beat Hillcrest 29-20, the high scorer of the game being Weber Laughlin with 10 and Mike Coop with 8. The second league game was also a win as leading scorers DeWitt Shy and Mike Coop led the team to a 38-27 victory over Collierville. The Owls next took care of Whitehaven by a score of 32-24. Leading scorer in this game was Curt Ogle and leading rebounder was Weber Laughlin. After their three game winning streak, the Owls lost out to Germantown by only 4 points in a final score of 34-30. In still another close game, Millington beat the B-team 34-31. Curt Ogle and Phil Keltner led the scoring each with 7. Needing a big win after two losses to keep them in good standing, the Owls took out their vengeance on Westwood by a score of 34-26. Weber Laughlin was both the leading scorer with 15 points and the leading rebounder. Phil Keltner and William Roberts ran up the score with 7 and 6 points respectively. The B-team, determined not to quit after beating Westwood, overwhelmed Bolton with a score of 39-21. Leading rebounders were Bob Caldwell and DeWitt Shy. Shy also led the scoring with 11 points and Phil Keltner followed with 10. The Bartlett Panthers downed the B-team Owls by a score of 47-33- The Owls had little chance against the height advantage of the Panthers. But the Owls came back the next week to beat Bishop Byrne 25-19, with Weber Laughlin and DeWitt Shy leading the rebounding, and then went to trim Hillcrest by a score of 31-29- This game was won by the good rebounding and shooting of Weber Laughlin with 13 points and Henry Myar with 10, and also by the good ball handling of Laurence Dobbins. In the next game the B-team stomped Collierville 51-21. Tom Hutton and Henry Myar led the scor- ing each with 9, and Laughlin and Coop were the leading rebounders. 124 as Westwood scored 20 points to MUS ' 9. This was too much and MUS fell 45-34. MUS used the homeco.urt advantage to defeat Bolton 39-32. The Owls raced to a 14-4 1st quarter lead and victory was not to be denied. Coop led scorers with 14. The Owls traveled to Bartlett and lost a close game 42-40. The Owls fell behind early and had time cut short a furious rally. Shy added 12 and Keltner 10. MUS closed the season with a 33-21 victory over Bishop Byrne. Myar was high man with 10 points. Though the B-team compiled a 12 and 9 record, many games could have gone either way. The team had a tremendous disadvantage because 7 sophomores and juniors played regu- larly with the varsity. It showed balanced scoring and good rebounding and played under constant pressure in close games. Through the experience of this year ' s team, the success of next year ' s varsity is assured. The B-team ' s three game winning streak ended when the Owls lost to Whitehaven 35-33 in an exerting overtime, and then lost to Germantown 43-33 at the Germantown home gym. Having lost to Millington once this season, the B-team won their revenge by defeating the Trojans 30-28. The Owls next played the Westwood Westerners on Westwood ' s home court. The Owls led at the half by a slim 17-15 margin. The game broke open in the fourth quarter The MUS Junior High basketball team, under the leadership of Coach Johns, placed second in the Shelby County Junior League with a record of 13 wins and 1 defeat. The Baby Owls first took on the Bartlett Panthers on the Panthers home court. In overtime the Owls won by the score of 34-28. Jimmy Ogle led scorers with 18 points. After the Bartlett game the team faced the arch-rival, Westwood. With the accurate shooting of Ogle and rebounding of Mac Caradine, the Baby Owls downed Westwood 31-15. The Owls next victim was the Hillcrest Vikings. The team de- feated Hillcrest by a slim 38-32. Wearen Hughes hit 6 and led the team. The flying Owls next met Bolton. After an even game the Owls were defeated by a last second shot. The final score was Bolton 32 and MUS 30. JUNIOR HIGH TAKES COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP After the defeat by Bolton, Coach Johns ' reassuring words led the Owls to. a victory over Bishop Byrne. The team won by a handsome margin of 41-20 with Wearen Hughes and Jimmy Ogle leading the Owls with 14 each. Riding high, the Owls journeyed out to Millington where they won 33-13 over a rather flat Trojan team. In a crucial game at MUS the Owls defeated a good Whitehaven crew, 44-22. MUS led by Jimmy Ogle with 16 points. Leading rebounders were Caradine and Hughes. With Whitehaven behind them the Owls faced Germantown twice in one week. But the Owls prevailed both times with scores of 33-23 and 27-15, each time led by Wearen Hughes and David Jones. 126 The Owls, holding second place below Bolton, now met Whitehaven for the second time. This win was a must for the Owls and they slipped past the Tigers 28-24, with Ogle pacing scorers with 15 points. Millington was the next competition for the win- ning Owls. MUS kept the streak going by defeating the Trojans 50-12. Ogle had 14, Stevens 11, and Jones 10. Leading- rebounder was again Mac Cara- dine. MUS exhibited its great offensive power against Hillcrest as the Owls won 38-25. Paced by Ogle with 17 points and Hughes with 8 rebounds the Owls had no trouble. The Baby Owls traveled to Bishop Byrne where they won handily, 48-25. Leading scoring was Hughes with 18. MUS ended the regular season against Bartlett. When the buzzer sounded the Owls had won 48-31. Stevens led scoring with 17; Ogle and Hughes fol- lowed with 14 and 13. The following week the Baby Owls entered the county tournament and defeated Bishop Byrne. Lead- ing scorer was David Jones with 16 points. The Owls moved into the semi-finals against Germantown, defeating the Devils by a 37-33 score with Stevens scoring 14 and Ogle 10. Hillcrest fell before the Owls 34-30 in the finals. Thus, MUS took the Shelby County Junior High Championship crown. (Front left) Adams. Cannon, Stringfellow, Cone, Whitlock. (Back row) Stevens, Hughes, Ogle, Jones, Best, Caradine, Managers Mayo, Morris. 127 EIGHTH GRADE BASKETBALL The Eighth Grade basketball team, under the direction of Coach James Wright, had its finest season this year. After losing their season opener, 29-27, to St. Dominic ' s, the Owls bounced back to defeat Harding Academy, 39-5. This marked the beginning of a thirteen game win- ning streak that led MUS to the Shelby County League championship. MUS ' s third game was a tough battle, but the Owls prevailed over Bolton, 17-10. During the following weeks they advanced toward first place by defeating Cordova, 25-17, Westwood, 28-13, and Collierville, 35-13. In the next two games, the Owls posted their biggest wins of the season, crushing Bolton, 33-1 1, and Harding Academy, 51-14. As the season ' s end drew near, MUS easily de- feated Richland, 27-15, Whitehaven, 31-19, and Ger- mantown, 33-23- Then MUS journeyed to Hillcrest and Whitehaven and returned victorious. In the final game of the season, the Owls fought hard in order to defeat Cordova, 30-25. After the end of regular season play, the team entered the Shelby County Elementary League Tournament at Cordova and triumphed, 38-32, in their first game with Havenview. In the second game with Germantown, the Owls slumped to a three point defeat, 27-30, to the team they had previously beaten by ten points. In the con- solation game to determine third and fourth places, the team trounced Cordova, 41-29, in one of the team ' s best played games. The team, behind the fine play of starters Buddy Best, Martin Clough, Joel Bell, Chuck Morris, and Chuck Wilkinson, averaged around 30 points per game while holding the opposition to a mere 16 points per game. Randy Wellford, Ford McDonald, Bob Koleas, John Haven, Clyde Billings, Ames Yeates, Robert Parrish, Curt Ogle, Ray Hi gins, and Bill Ferguson. CROSS COUNTRY This year ' s cross country team succeeded in defeating eight of the twelve teams it met. This record credits more praise in view of the fact that three of the four teams defeating our team went to the state. The fourth team, Hillcrest, squirmed past us by two points in the county meet. In league action MUS outran Germantown, Bishop Byrne, and Westwood, but in later meets Millington slipped by with one and two point margins. Hillcrest won by one point. The Owls took third place in their invitational meet, second place in the county meet, and fifth place in the regional meet. Sophomore Bob Koleas traveled to the state to place third. Captains of this year ' s team were Randy Wellford and Ray Higgins. BOB KOLEAS 129 Front row: Chuck Smith, Joel Bailey, Lance Minor, Bruce Smith. Back row Coach Strand, Paul McClure, David Cunningham, John Pettey, Ford McDonald. TENNIS The prospects looked bright for the Varsity Tennis Team before the 1966 season. The season opened at Kenneth, Missouri, with a 5-5 tie. Revenge was achieved several weeks later at MUS when the Owls crushed the Missourians. Later victories were at- tained by defeating Frayser, Overton, CBHS, and Catholic of Memphis. Also the team traveled to Nashville and won over Hillsboro High. The Owls were favored to win the Regional Tourn- ament, and win they did. With 28 points, the Owls far outdistanced the second place team. John Pettey won the Regional Singles with David Cunningham coming in second. Joel Bailey and Lance Minor won the Regional Doubles with Paul McClure and Bruce Smith coming in second. Seven out of the top eight men on the team advanced to the State Tournament. Fred Groskind, a newcomer to MUS, won the school tennis tournament by defeating Ford Mc- Donald. Fred was ineligible for interscholastic com- petition but will be a big asset in 1967. The members of the team were Seniors Chuck Smith and Bruce Smith; Juniors John Pettey, Ford McDonald and Lance Minor; Sophomore David Cun- ningham; and Freshmen Paul McClure and Joel Bailey. Mr. Strand coached the team. 130 GOLF TEAM HOLDS EXCEPTIONAL RECORD As in previous years, the MUS golfers re- turned to the links to defend their county championship. Although plagued by the grad- uation of two starters, the Owls were opti- mistic about the coming year. The team had returning lettermen including Rusty Walton, David Dunavant, Barry Blumberg, McClain Gordon, and Joel Fulmer. All had extensive tournament experience and worked hard to make a good showing. Since the creation of the County league, Coach Jake Rudolpf has ably supervised the team. His time and effort, as well as helpful tips on the game were a major factor in the Owls ' success. The golfers have compiled the most impressive record of all MUS teams, never having lost a match or league tournament. Rusty Walton, David Dunavant, Barry Blumberg, and Joel Fulmer. 131 TRACK JIM GANNON The 1966 Track Season was a fine one for MUS. As usual, the Owl trackmen represented their school well. Aside from winning several triangular meets, the Owls came in second in the Shelby County Meet, falling only a few points short of a powerful Hillcrest team. ■ The team leaders represented the school in the District and Regional meets, and had several high finishes. Once again, the Owls sent a representative to the state track meet. For the second year in a row, the MUS Invitational was a success. And to cap the year off, the West Tennessee Regional Decathalon was held on the MUS track. HAL RHEA 132 In the first action of the season, the Owls won a triangular victory over Whitehaven and Westwood, finished a close second to Hillcrest while beating Westwood, and with Gannon injured, lost to Millington. Revealing its true strength in the Second MUS Invitational, the team took first with 47 points, fol- lowed by East, Trezevant, Overton, Frayser, and Central. Claiming firsts for the Owls were Gannon in the low hurdles and long jump, Sneed in the discus, Wellford in the High Jump, and the Two-Mile Relay Team. Mike Taylor tied a school record with a 10 ' 6 in the pole vault. Gannon was co-winner of the Best Athlete Award with Speros of East. Again in the County Meet, the Owls fell just points short of Hillcrest. Gannon led the way with victories in both hurdle races, as well as the long jump. Sneed again won the discus. Seconds were gained by Rhea in the High Hurdles and the Mile and Two-Mile Relay teams. In the next meet, Gannon again paced the team as he led them to a fifth place finish in the District. Long jumping a winning 21 ' 2 , he also placed second in the High Hurdles and third in the lows. Sneed ' s 143 ' 3 in the discus was good for second place, but it also broke the school record by eleven feet. Gannon, in the midst of a great year, was MUS ' only scorer in the regional and state meets, broad- jumping for second place and fourth place respec- tively. Closing out the season, the grueling West Tennes- see Regional Decathlon was held on the MUS track. Ozment of Westwood won the two-day event with 7,932 points. Unfortunately, Gannon missed going to the state meet by just a few points. Mike Taylor was also competing for the Owls. Gannon set a new school record in winning the 440, and also won the High Hurdles and Triple Jump. - I First row: L.-R.; Bill Sammons, Wiley O ' Neal, Bill Ferguson, Ferd Heckle, John Carrier, M.nor Vernon Clyde Bilhngs, Second row Walter Sprunt, Mike Taylor, Steve Crump, Jim Gannon, Randy Wellford, Henry Myar, Curt Ogle Tom Hutton, Bruce Smith, Third row: Coach Peters, Rick Feinstein, Hal Rhea, Greg Davis, Ray Higgins, Alan Stevens, R 1C k Sneed, Steve Bam, Nuggie Treadwell. 133 STEVE CRUMP— FERD HECKLE Seniors Gannon, Heckle, Carrier, Rhea, and Crump have gone on to greater things. The 1967 team con- sists of sprinters Greg Davis, Minor Vernon, Steve Bain, Richard Feinstein, and Alan Stevens; distance men Wellford, Ray Higgins, Clyde Billings, Curt Ogle, Mike Taylor, Walter Sprunt, and Bill Fer- guson; hurdlers Henry Myar, Tom Hutton and Bill Sammons; and field men Treadwell Sneed, and O ' Neil from last year ' s team. Several good sophomores could make this a solid team. Just a few men showing potential are Sneed, Ogle, Myar, Wellford, Higgins, Hutton, Sprunt, and O ' Neil. WALTER SPRUNT— RANDY WELLFORD 134 First row: Reilly, Dobbins, Wilson, Koleas, Caldwell, Booth, Doty, Keesee. Back row: Remmers, Cherry, Alex- ander, McBride, Smith, Crady, Roop. Coach Powell. JR. HIGH TRACK The MUS Junior High Track Team, like the var- sity, had a very fine season this year. Led by Haynes McBride, Peter Roop, and Randall Caldwell, the team came in second in a very close county meet. Tied for first with only one event left, the Owls fell only three points shy of victory, and might have won had Bob Koleas not been disqualified in the half mile. Although they didn ' t do well in the triangular meets, they did have good reasons. They were hurt by in- juries and sickness throughout the year. There were many outstanding efforts during the year, and five school records were broken. Haynes McBRIDE McBride set a new shot put record with a throw of 54 feet and the discus with a toss of 160 feet 4 inches. Randy Caldwell broke records in the high jump, 5 feet, 6 inches and the pole vault, 10 feet, 4 inches. Peter Roop ran the 440 in a new low time of 55.8 seconds. The team is looking to another good year in 1967. They will be led by letterman Bob Wilson. s ™i- i CALDWELL 135 1Mii|3| CHEER LEAD Gaye Gillespie and Ginny Stevens headed the eight girl and four boy cheerleaders into a spirited season. Four new cheerers — Lucy Garrott, Marion McKee, Ellen Rhodes, and Christina Wellford — were elected to the squad by the football and basket- ball teams. All the girls attend Hutchison, except Lisa McBurney, who goes to White Station. They made their first appearance in new costumes as did the boys, (no stripes on their pants.) The pep ral- lies and the Cheerleaders Party reflected the success of the year ' s sports. The cheerleaders brought out the school ' s enthusiasm and spirit even when the going was tough and often encouraged the Owls to surge back and clinch the game. Boys from top: Pettey, Treadwell, Vernon and Fergu- son. 136 Outstanding Cheerleader; GINNY STEVENS ERS Frow row: Lisa McBurney, Christina Wellford, Lee Willey, and Marion McKee. Back row: Lucy Garrott, Ginny Stevens, Gaye Gillespie, and Ellen Rhodes. 137 HOME The 1966 Homecoming was a weekend the MUS students will not soon forget. On Friday night, November 4, things got off to a big start as MUS romped over the Collier- ville Dragons 21-7. During half time, our homecoming court was presented and Gaye Gillespie, a senior at Hutchison, was crowned queen by the president of the MUS Pep Club, McClain Gordon. Other members of the royal court included Lucy Garrot, Lee Willey, and Ginny Stevens, all seniors at Hutchison, Ellen Rhodes, a junior at Hutch- McClain Gordon, Pep Club President, crowns Gaye Gillespie as 1966 Homecoming Queen. Members of the 1966 Homecoming court are (from left) Lucy Garrot, Lee Willey, Queen Gaye Gillespie, Lisa McBurney, Ginny Stevens, and Ellen Rhodes. 138 COMING ison, and Lisa McBurney, a junior at White Station. After the game, a slightly un- controllable party was held at the home of Jack Erb. The festivities continued Saturday night with the Homecoming Dance. Held in the school dining hall from 8 to 12, the dance featured the Scepters and proved to be a really great party. Queen Gaye, escorted by McClain Gordon, presided over the dance along with her court. Fun and Frolic at Homecoming 139 MID- WINTER After last year ' s failure to have the annual Mid- Winter Dance, the social committee came through this year with one of the best social events ever held at MUS. The party was highlighted by the fine performance of the high-flying Memphis Bar- Kays. Even though the eight man combo arrived late, they soon got the party off to a swinging start. The party, held in the Clack Dining Hall from 8:30 until 12:30 Saturday night, January 28, was open to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors at MUS. The social committee, headed by David Dunavant, Alan Stevens, and Mark Halperin, had plenty of tables and refreshments for the record crowd of 160 people. The party proved to be a big success, and almost everyone stayed for the entire party to dance to the music of a fine band. 141 142 The students at MUS are provided with a wide range of outside activities. Students may join any club they wish. Some of the clubs appearing in this section, edited by Bill Bryce, are chess, photog- raphy, Latin, and hunting and fishing. clufcs 143 (En masse) Minor, Gordon, Todd, Gingold, Myar, Hopkins, Cunningham, Treadwell McClure, Schuct, Hall Robinson, Parrish, Taylor, Feinstein, Dando, Higgins, Stevenson, Love, Greeson, Gordon, Vernon, Roberts, Aycock, and Yates. PEP CLUB President M. Gordon and Vice-Pres. Treadwell The Pep Club, the most popular club on campus, is dedicated to increasing school spirit and student attendance at athletic contests. Having drawn its membership of forty-five from over one hundred applicants, the club has lived up to its name by sponsoring pep rallies, dances, imaginative skits dur- ing chapel programs, and bonfires. For almost every 144 Whitehaven; fortunately, the dance became a victory dance and was a big success. Before the Westwood game, the club staged a skit and then held a pep rally. Throughout the entire year the club boosted school spirit by drawing posters and posting them about the school, by decorating the football goalposts with the school colors, and by bringing Tayra, the school mascot, to athletic events. After the donation of Musty, another owl and school mascot, both Tayra and Musty were at games giving silent support to the team. football and basketball game the club has arranged car caravans , in which students proceed in mass to games after forming at Second Presbyterian Church. The club started off the football season with a bang. They sponsored a dance after the game with (Front row) Ayres, McDonald, Callison, Essex. (Second row) Whitherington, Yates, Allisandratos, Halperin, Cowan, Pettey. (Third row) Patterson, Pettey, Smith, Rembert, Cowan, Cherry, Stevenson, Robinson. (Fourth row) Aycock, Lewis. 145 PEP BAND — Weston, Callison, Vogel, Gordon, Robinson. ceremonies, during which Queen Gaye Gillespie was crowned and presented with a dozen red roses. With the arrival of the basketball sea- son, the club increased its activity by holding even more pep rallies and by drawing numerous pr ovocative posters which usually pictured Snoopy and Charlie Brown and other popular cartoon characters. A big addition to pep activities was the terrific Pep Band, composed of several talented MUS musi- cians. The band took the tune The Homecoming game activities, under the direction of the Pep Club, were a big success and perhaps the best ever. The club provided sports cars to carry the Queen and her courth onto and around the football field during the halftime of the Collierville game. Members of the club directed and participated in the (Front left) McGeorge, Wetter, McBurney, Gor- don. (Second row) Curtis, Heatherly, Ozment, Jones, DuBerry, Loeb. (Back row) Martin, Battle, Morton, Meyer. 146 JUNIOR HIGH PEP CLUB OFFICERS (Left to right) Bledsoe, Green, Mc- George, and Braden. of popular songs and added their own words, which humorously referred to the upcoming game and the teams ' players. The Pep Club also bought nearly 300 shakers in order to add to team support at the games. Students waved and shook the shakers ; the result was a wild, flowing mass of red and blue. The Junior High division of the Pep Club has been exceptionally successful this year. Attendance at their games had been rather static until their fine work increased it dramatically. (From left) Wood, Cone, Lawhorn, Madison, Humphreys, Bledsoe, Green, Braden, McGeorge, Wilson, Ringo. , . (Standing) Carpenter, Ayres, Murphy, Wetter, Bailey, Baber, Magnuson, Unitas, Goodwin, Jemison, Mayo, Avery. (Hiding) Crumball. 147 Kneeling on the ground: Aycock, Coop, B. Davis, Koleas. Standing: Fisher, Laughlin, O ' Neal, Winters, Taylor, Whitehead, G. Wilson, Mayfield, Cannon, Fulmer, Erb, Stevens, Moser, Harris, and advisor, Mr. D. Smith. HUNTING and FISHING CLUB The Hunting and Fishing Club has had an eventful year. Bill Aycock served his second straight term as President, with Mike Taylor and Nick Koleas as Vice-President and Treasurer. The club was supervised by Mr. Smith and Coach Powell. The main purpose of the club is to stimulate interest in outdoor activities, especially hunting and fishing, and to develop skills in these sports. Two meetings each month are usually set aside for skeet shooting on the new skeet range built by the club earlier in the year. The club plans to sponsor a school skeet shooting contest in the future, with a trophy to be given to the winner. Meet- ings on rainy or cold days are spent either watching outdoor films or else in discussion about various hunt- ing methods. 148 ENGINEERING CLUB (Seated) President Seelbinder (Standing) Mr. Fuste, Reilly, Dix- on, Hastings, Powell, Weathersby, Moser, Wills, Todd, McCrory, Parks. Under the direction of Mr. Fuste, the Engineering Club has had a very interesting year. The main highlights have been field trips to various companies around Memphis to see how they operate. These companies include International Harvester, Coca Cola Bottling Company, and Velsicol Chemical Plant. SCIENCE CLUB (Back row) Mr. Smith, Davis, Mcintosh, Liver- more, Crawford, Pin- ner, Dow, Taylor. (Front row) Gildart, Kerr, Smith, Young, Anderson, Maxwell, Tate, Taylor. The Science Club is divided into two small groups, the Chemistry and Electronics sections. Both are under the direction of Mr. Robert Smith. The electronics group has charge of the basketball scoreboard at home games, and plans to build a ham radio station in the future. The chemistry section is made up of boys too young to take the regular course, but who are interested in the subject. Their participation consists of doing various experiments in the Chemistry Lab. 149 STAMP CLUB The Stamp Club was organized this year under the supervision of Mr. Evin L. Perdue. The club is composed of students who have an interest in col- lecting and studying stamps. Several members attended the Memphis Stamp Exhibition last fall. The club meets on Wednesdays to exhibit their collections, discuss stamps, and trade stamps among themselves. Seated (L. to R.J: Bogatin, B. Fri, S. Fri. Standing (L. to R.): Moore, Lohrey, Crisler, Mr. Perdue, Martin, Phelps. Seated (L. to R.): Fones, Sanders, Booth, Yellin, Yeates, Craft. Standing (L. to R.): Parrish, Jobe, Sullivan, Eilertson, Bosworth, Blumberg, Weber, Dobbins, Luther, Remmers, Langdon. CHESS CLUB The Chess Club, organized by school chess enthusiasts at the beginning of the second semester, is one of the most pop- ular clubs at MUS. The members, un- der the leadership of President Chris Craft, have done much to promote student interest in the challenging game of chess. For the past two years the club has sponsored the MUS Invitation- al Chess Tournament, drawing com- petition from all over the Memphis area. The MUS representatives have won the tournament each year. 150 LATIN CLUB The Latin Club, under the direction of Mrs. Higgs, was organized for Latin students who have more than a casual interest in the culture and history of Ancient Rome. Activities during club meetings range from formally discuss- ing Roman government to reading a newspaper published in Latin. The members also study modern day applica- tion of Latin. As one of their projects, they built replicas of Roman war ma- chines and Roman buildings. (From left) Cox; Sanders; Wellford, Baker, Humphreys, Stephenson, Mrs. Higgs. Berdeja, Davis, PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB The Photography Club was organized this year with special emphasis on help- ing the younger students learn the techniques and finer points of the art of photography. The club was headed this year by President Ralph Hamilton and faculty advisor Mr. Pettit. Their various activities include watching films, developing pictures, and discussing dif- ferent phases of photography. (First row) Heflin, Newbern, Alexander, Edwards, Hoehn, Wilder. (Second row) Cato, Patterson, Buchignani, Thompson, Hamilton. (Third row) Hamilton, Johnson, Fletcher, Mr. Pettit. 151 ROCKETRY CLUB Kneeling: Everett, Hay. Standing: Wetter, Tate, Miller, Rola, Johnson, Cruzen. This year the Rocketry Club, under the direction of Mr. Sullivan, has been very successful. Progressing from simple models, the club has built two and three stage rockets. Their greatest success came when they launched a rodent-like astronaut into space. Upon recovery, the mouse preferred scurrying into the under- growth to medical examination. ASTRONOMY CLUB Pollard, Estes, Sammons, Billings, and Bosworth. The Astronomy Club specializes in the study of the Universe. President Bill Sammons and Mr. Lind direct the various programs. The club watches films and twice has visited the Southwestern College observ- atory. The members are also seeking to raise enough money to build a small observatory for their own tele- scope, which was donated by Dr. Dornette. 152 OFFICE ASSISTANTS (From left)— Wills, Cowan, Robinson, Myar, Wilson, Es- sex, Billings. The office assistants are students who work in the office during their free periods each day. Their main jobs include collecting absentee slips, answering the telephone, mailing letters, and delivering messages. These boys are very helpful to the secretaries, and they deserve com- mendation for their work. HALL MONITORS (Seated) Sprunt, Bosworth, Jobe, Callison, Walton, Hig- gins. (Standing) Alissandratos, Bil- lings, Harris, Mayfield, Well- ford, Groskind, Blumberg, Vernon. During the past year the Hall Monitor system was organized as a department of the Student Council. Commissioner of Student Welfare Richard Wilson was in charge of the system. The main purpose of the system is to keep students out of the halls and away from the classrooms while other classes are in progress. The system has turned out to be a great success this year. 153 J 154 The annual owes its exist- ence to the advertising of many Memphis businesses, we wish to thank those people who bought ads for their interest in MUS. 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SHARPE White Station Tower 5050 Poplar Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38117 Consultant on Deferred Giving Charitable Giving Publications m on day WEEK OF PRE-REGISTRATION FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR TUESDAY I WEDnESDAY ALL- SPORTS BANQUET 3 DISTRICT TRACK MEET ELECTION OF HONOR COUNCIL AND STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES 8 J) 10 14 15 SENIOR EXAMS BEGIN ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS BEGIN DEFICIENCY REPORTS MAILED 10 1? 28 BACCALAUREATE GRADUATION 22 SECOND SEMESTER EXAMS BEGIN WEEK OF REGIONAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT 30 FINAL REPORT CARDS MAILED 24 31 • . 184 FRIDAY O JUNIOR HIGH - COUNTY TRACK MEET SATURDAY. 12 M. U. S. INVITATIONAL PHYSICS CONTEST 7th 8th GRADE PARTY 6 CEEB TEST JUNIORS DISTRICT TRACK MEET 11) SENIOR EXAMS END ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS END AWARDS AND HONORS DAY 13 ACT TEST JUNIORS REGIONAL TRACK MEET 20 STATE TRACK MEET 20 SECOND SEMESTER EXAMS END SPRING FORMAL REGIONAL DECATHLON MAY The anthology in an inter- esting section in which odds and ends are collected and immortalized for posterity. These pieces of memorabilia were collected and assem- bled by Ralph Lewis with the help of Bill Jordan. anthology 185 Penniless OWL ' S HOOT VOL. XII. NO. 2 MEMPHIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1966 Sports Mil Sings by Minor Vernon The 1966 MUS Owls ' football team is the best in the school ' s history. An astounding statement, maybe, but let an interview with Coach Rudolph be the guide. The offense for the first few games was more than oc- casionally meager. Rudolph says now, It ' s jelling. Bain has been the consitent one, and Sprunt is coming around after an injury before the first game. Scoring thirty-three points, in a game which was a very bad joke (the wet field) by Hillcrest showed the Owls ' offens- ive power. Mike Taylor has looked sharp at quarterback, especially agai ' Bolivar, and has the leadership quality nec- essary for a j -vr. Coach Rudolph also comments that Curt Taylor M •erhlin, underclassmen, have looked very sharp. ' A r The defense V fgS strength and speed. . flt platooning, and has more . y mainly of sophomores and junior and John Cady have been impressiv has really been tough. Mike Harris has been very pleasing, Ku out, as have Richie Wilson and Bobby Davis in the o. line. Mike Coop is real strong and Nick Koleas is con. around after sustaining an injury in the Whitehaven game, a bright star, Wiley O ' Neal, is potentially the best linebacker in MUS history, and certainly a college prospect. Another good defensive phase of the game has been the invaluable kicking of David Dunavant. He has handled the kicking off chores adequately, and his punting has been tre- mendous. The team still has some really tough games remaining, like BGA and East. But with a tremendous defensive unit, many boys ready to play, and a good mental attitude, only good things should be expected. The cross country team, under the watchful eyes of Coach Peters, is starting to shape up. Led by sophomore Bob Koleas, they beat Catholic, came close to beating a tough Overton team, and trounced Bishop Byrne and Germantown in their first league meet. All three meets were held on the MUS ™nrqp. Follnwino- TCnlpnq are veterans Randv Wellford, Ray School Qualifies Three Seniors rgu ft has great physical ' fense, has been % comprised ' o v Timers On the brighter side, true love knows no bounds. Bill ' s been leav- ing deer shot through the head on Flo ' s doorstep. It ' s all a subtle in- vitation to get her to go snipe hunt- ing. But I don ' t think there was such ....(?) Walter can ' t wait until his Vandy blind-date (you have to be blind to take it) comes to Memphis. He ' s molding reservations and ' 11 leave J o vn when first word comes. Put .i sack over her head and keep America beautiful, huh? Part of the reason for McClain ' s sudden nausea at Vandy might have been Wally ' s girl, at least to hear him say it. A lot of people in Nashville are going to remember him. Ricks back in form too, shaking off the effects of that date with Becky Wasson. The trip to SMU left Rick profoundly shaken. Those college boys must have corrupted him. He sees things in Gail be- cause she can drive the three-on- the-tree Falcoon. 0— K. v I Of In National Merit Program by Randy Moskovitz Three MUS students were recent- ly named Semifinalists in the twelfth annual National Merit Scholarship Program: Henry Craft, Five other seniors, ranking just be- low the Semifinalists, received Let- ters of Commendation. They are Joel Fulmer, Emmett Hall, Randy Moskovitz, John Pettey, and Walter Snmnt. Vance has brokn into society with r KE that ' s almost as fast as -.-jiame. He was a real omecoming. While tures taken in iad his shot in w aer. Should have some iu pics (ugh!) By the way, are a . .pes in this year. Vance? Ray and Rock hold the affections of G i n n y, alias sin-to-be-silent Stevens. If it takes two to keep her quiet, we ' ll go along with it. Nick and his (no, it couldn ' t be) visited David at the hospital. Was that the excuse, Nick? Ford sure was anxious to get that wallet back. Maybe something in there he didn ' t want anybody to see. (?). There seems to be a vicious love triangle between Parrish and Randy Wellford for a certain White Station belle. Winner gets a night at Club Paradise, where the girl dances nightly. Alan seems to have given up on womanhood and fallen in love with his jeep. Well, what else is more economical to operate and never tires out? DAILY SCHEDULE Monday — Thursday : 8:25- 9:25 1st Session 9:28-10:23 2nd Session 10:26-10:51 Chapel 10:54—11:49 3rd Session 11:52-12:37 Lunch 12:40- 1:35 4th Session 1:38- 2:33 6th Period 2:36- 3:30 7th Period (Periods 1-5 rotate in Sessions 1-4) Friday: 8:30- 9:15 Chapel 9:18-10:08 1st Session 10:11-11:01 2nd Session 11:04-11:54 3rd Session 11:57-12:42 Lunch 12:45- 1:35 4th Session 1:38- 2:28 6th Period 2:31-3:20 7th Period (Periods 1—5 rotate in Sessions 1—4) School Buses Depart: Monday— Thursday, 3:35; Friday 3:25 1VSLY1-I XJKJ J IN. :Rm. 9) flgARN [Rm. 2) ' ERDUE JRnu 4) ETERS tin. 3) FRENCH I LITERATURE 8-1 SEM. 1 8-2SEM. 2 C.P. 8-3 GOV ' T. HISTORY FRENCH IV 7-3 LIT. -SEM.l BIBLE-SEM.2 7-1 MATH 8-1 GOV ' T. | HISTORY innn a it Please? admit to class unz EOliKrtrm fan. 10) 3YS. ED. 7-3 MATH (Rm.6) BIBLE to.. 17) JFFICE FRENCH I 8-3 LITERATURE SENIOR MATH C.P. nnc utc MUS HYMN Dear M. U. S., How kind the fate that brought us to these halls To learn thy ways, To walk in truth and honor all our days. We pray that we shall always honor Thee. Let us all unite to sing To Alma Mater, Friend and Leader, University. — John Murry Springfie TORY 1 T.S2 (Rm. 2) 5 ' 6 c rt o -frl cr —t o -i 5 ' c CL PHY 3) id OMP, I l I I i t ±nu£ji i. jO o -H — in W ir CO 3 3 3 CD 3 C _cj- c a Q Q fD - C. tD to n m -H CO O o o 5- c 3 3 s Jl i) 1 V n c ' D- O .n 5 i i _ 1 it n. ; Sp O - a i I r) 3 n- Tl 01 1 H 3 : T) f T ( 3 : ? ( (D f a. c 1 D D L ; i i i ra o C T3 70 TO O m THIRD FOURTH f FIFTH SIXTH sev: LIBRARY •UDY HALL fES.-LIB. 10 TH ENGLISH 10 TH ENGLISH C.P. HUMAN (Rm. C R R D ate TYPTMn T YP n. SA -C H T H eacher • S. RS COURSE DAILY ATTENDANCE REPORT PERIOD SESSION DATE MUS CHEERLEADERS Co-CapUms: Gaye Gillespie Ginny Stevens Lucy Garrott Lisa McBurney Marion McKee - Ellen Rhodes _ 6434 Spainwood (17) 3816 Poplar Avenue (11) 624 South Wiliett (04) 4871 Walnut Grove Road (17) 6077 Maiden Lane (17) 4279 Belle Meade Cove (17) Christina Wellford __ _. 162 South Goodlett (17) 970 Audubon (17 ) .683-4346 .462-3488 . 274-1683 .686-6674 .682-4433 . 683-0208 .686-7955 .683-8805 Study Hall Teachers Leigh W, MacQueen January 26, 1957 Students Assigned to Study Halls Because of Failures at First Semester Grading Period irhe Record Dozen Cheerleaders ew Year nr by Bill Ayres The tw0 others are both juniors. Twelve new cheerleaders have Swift _Tre_sdiS£lL_jLad— Bill ..Efirax- Girl Named to MUS Who ' s Who been cheering to victory. The Gave Gillespie the veterans on t her third year. She was oieu iviusi Outstanding as a junior last year, and is one of this year ' s co-cap- tains. She attends Hutchison. uie unes receiving uie most nomi- nations have their names placed on the ballot along with the returning girls from last year. Each player Ginny S t e v e n s— Probably the votes for seven, and the ones re- most outspoken member of the ceiving the most votes win. The boys are selected by Mrs. group. Ginny is the other co-cap tain. A senior at Hutchison, she is Lynn. in her second vear as an Owl sup- porter. Lee Willey— Another veteran. Lee is our third Hutchison senior. This is her third year. Lucy Garrott— Our last senior cheerleader, Lucy is in her first year as a member of the group. Lisa McBurney— Lisa is the only girl cheerleader who doesn ' t go to Hutchison. A junior at White Sta- tion, this is her second year in the gr Ellen Rhodes-Ellen, the small- etween every student and faculty est member of the troup, has a lot ie mber ... it expresses the ideal of pep. She is a junior. • a gentleman ' s agreement in Marion McKee— This is also Ma rion ' s first vear. She is one of the Students Seeking Mutual Trust Under Present Honor System by Mike Harris and Mark Halperin In essence, the Honor System leans that there is mutual trust hich there is trust and faith in uu ;ach other. two sophomores in the group, and attends Hutchison. These statements are taken from Christina W e 1 1 f o r d— The other i e student handbook. These ideals Hutch sophomore, Christina is an- re among the main principles of other new addition who abounds ur Honor System, which is the with school spirit and desire. jundation of student life at Mem- We have four boys to assist thehis University School, girls this year, and this is an im- principles demon . proyement. rated at MUS? There are several The first boy. John Pettey « m ted at his second year as a cheerleader student who is Minor Vernon the other sen, J d £ or who wishes to hoy, is in his firs year He i - the d must famous for his wild enthusiasr e J se si d by a and fits of uncontrollable energy 11 -, .parent. Also, under the new hall pass system, a student is required to snow his pass to the monitor or suffer the consequences. Finally, a ■student arriving late to class must have a note from the office excus- ing him. Is this mutual trust ? Is this a gentleman ' s agree- ment ? Our Honor System is frequently mentioned as the outstanding attri- bute of MUS. It is spoken of proud- ly by the administration as an established tradition inherited from the old MUS. It is agreed that the Honor System should be a code MUSCLEmen Tour Europe which strengthens the students ' sense of integrity. However, there is most obviously one major part of the System be- ing ignored. There is mutual trust neither between the students and the faculty, nor between stu- dents and the administration. If an Honor System is to function properly, all of its most basic ideals must be carried out. We be- lieve that an Honor System should not be practiced hypocritically, but rather it should be enforced to its full extent, or not at all. This is enough gossip for one dition, but I ' ll be back after the lolidays. Here ' s hoping we all nake it! LET ' S MAKE MEMPHIS lEMEMBER THIS NEW YEAR ' S CVE!!! nt Sfq Keep Coo! Dear Editor, Why aren ' t you guys on the pa- per doing something about the ICE AGE? Symptoms of an ice age are: the melting of the polar ice caps, the rise of the oceans because of the ice dumped into them, and vast, mile-thick, continent-span- ning GLACIERS. So you scoff, eh? In the last twenty-five years the rate of the rising of the oceans has increased sixfold, to a degree where all of the seaports of the world will be flood- ed in two hundred years. Six feet— not inches— of snow fell in London two years ago. There is sixty per cent as much ice in the Arctic as there was a mdlenium ago. So let ' s get the lead out! The United States, Canada, and Europe have to prepare! In a mere twenty years we will see the first signs in Canada — slush on the ground throughout the summer. We ' ve got to build underground homes, green- houses for growing food, and atom- ic and perhaps solar power plants for heat, fuel, and light. If we don ' t, missionaries from sunny Africa may someday be giv- ing beads and trinkets to the primi- tive tribes in America! RULES OF CIVILITY - From George Washington T s Copybook - M.U.S. MID-WINTER DANCE FEATURING THE BAR-KAYS JANUARY 28TH $2.00 IN ADVANCE 8 P.M-12 P.M. $2. 0 At The Door er Be not Curious to Know the Affairs of Others, neither PEANUT CHOCOLATE CAND 1 3 ;re e or INGREDIENTS: MILK CHOCOLATF ; gra NET WT. Men n ye House out of Season, in Company but when there you must ask leave; ags of Another so as to your opinion of them Your College Board Scores: Scholastic Aptitude Test, Achievement Tests WUJLADDED EMULSIFIER AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORINGS, SUGAR. Play not the Peacock, lookir to see if you be well Deck ' t, if your Stockings Fit neatly and Clc While you are talking, Poinl at him of Whom you Discourse nor to whom you talk especially to hi Drink not nor talk with youi Gaze about you while you are drir Let your Recreations be Manfull not Sinfull Turn not your Back to others especially in Speaking, ites, M.U.S HOMECOMING DANCE PRESENTS and them THE SCEPTERS nor nctly NOVEMBER 5, 1966 8 P.M. - 12 P.M. A MEMPHIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL - 6191 PARK ROAD $2.00 PER COUPLE IN ADVANCE - $2.50 AT DOCR to keep your Promise. rst s full —All the cheerleaders wore for- male to our basketball games? —Everyone failed chemistry? — F Troop was really F Division? —There was no such thing as A Company? — Breathing compressed air in a silent world was really the most fascinating think you could think of doing? —This paper ever time? came out on Four Seniors Are Accepted Under Early Decision Program Sports MUSings by Minor Vernon Well, the basketball season is over, excer u u ™£iri£i Tournament, and the Owls possess a 12-11 what IF: _ ..., — . good enough for fifth place in the County t -Barry Blumberg was a summer The Owls started slowly, winning only blonde? four games but the losses were against cit T WaS ' SS wins were chalked up in county play, wit| '  BartJett, Westwood, and Whitehaven. One of the finest wins of the season tight, hard fought game against Germantowr by 10 and 12 points throughout, only to pull inc rmm te. . - ,. MUS fplayfid their best quarter of tfl Bolton, opening a 17-4 lead before settling c than-it-ought-to-have-been victory. A good olayed against Lanny and Co. The second half of the season started victories over Hillcrest and Collierville. Groski against Hillcrest, and Dunavant against G-vilie. The next week was terrible, with losses to both Wjiite- haven and Germantown. The Tigers outshot and outstalledthe cold Owls for their victory, as MUS couldn ' t get going. -Then Glrmanio ripped MTJS in the woM™ w 27 points. The Owls played poorly, as mailbo runneth percentage from the tield t J over with letters f acceptance The team took three of their next {rom one , s FAV orite col- coming to Westwood and County charj LEGES , . Beware, There ' s a The Owls have a relatively god ereep ing sickness that invades Tournament, which begins tonight. A every senior class at this time of year ' s campaign, Coach Peters told th the year, and it ' s name is the shoot for third in the County. What he Second Semester Slump. away from fourth place because the J meet Overton in the quarterfinals, wi nated. , ,, . Well, the team missed both third place finisher they have essentianythi -- - semester l o t m . u Tn op ening round action g he caQ afford to backslide a e uwis wi uttle now that he has been ac . , I cepted by a college of university. pit tneml rj g poor gradesman, unfortu- WOUld still na tely, is often so set in his ways (lament, be that he finds it hard to break those habits that kept him down the first ITS crOSS«d, half of the term. Having made it through mid- term exams, a Victim of Slump is first infected with a false sense of security. The Senior who racked up good yBrien Participate! n Karate Tourney JJike O ' Brien, a junior, repre- Snted JffUS for the first time in a Pirate Tournament, held Febru- ry 13 in Dallas, Texas. CyBriep, who now holds a 2nd de- ree yellow belt, was required to titer tt e tournament to earn his reen belt. He has been studying arate for four months and has al- eady progressed from the white alt. O ' Brien studies karate at the [ang Rhee Instiute, where one of ic world ' s foremost masters of the port, a Korean 6th degree black eit, teaches. Karate, the oriental art of fight- ig without weapons, is now very opular «rtth American youth as a port rather than a form of self- The backshder who gambles with his grades is often shocked when he receives a grade much lower than the one he anticipated. To add to the horror, a college will some- times reject an accepted applicant, if his record indicates he played around the second semester. With graduation only four months away, it ' s only human to want to have a good time the last few months of one ' s high school career. But it ' s also humanly possible to fail during these months, since the second semester is actually harder than the first. Hang op. The year ' s not over yet. There ' s still enough time for the poor student to develop a taste for studying. If the remaining PENNILESS Well, semester exams are over and all we have to do is wait for those nasty letters from the col- leges saying we didn ' t send those first semester grades. You can ' t ge away with anything nowadays, can you? Our true snowman, Wally, has done it again. It was obvious why Carol Wilson came to ball games— Wally. But his true love is Beckj Wasson. She is his ideal. Maybe h€ thinks she is too idealistic. The great romance, Vance anc Melinda, has finaUy broken up Vance will always miss her and the 2 000 miles she added to his Cougai that week. But I ' m sure Vanct will come up with another one. Th word is they broke up because o marital problems. You old dog you. knew all the time! Two of the steadier couples, Bil Flo and David Donna, are sti) I at it. Bill fitted Flo for a dog col liar recentlv. He ' s really in the ol dog house . . . (ugh!). I hear o no trouble from carrot top. Bill Deweese is ' our new man o the world. He was seen moonlighl ing in the Park Theater parking lc by two of our more alert Senior; We ' ve got the goods on you Bil so don ' t deny it. Lately, Bill ' s ha starr eyes for the center on S Mary ' s ball team. Good luck, Bill Somebody let the cat out of th bag. Yea, Penny heard about tb party CcClain and his Californi friends had the other week. Ho did he arrange that date? It ' s te rible, a high school Senior . . . ne: time, how ' bout telling me to huh? Penny hasn ' t seen John with ar sows lately. Maybe he sees bett things in tennis. Like what, f instance? Penny also heard Jim had a roa ing time New Year ' s Eve. He st can ' t understand why they serv« spaghetti. I suspect he found ou1 Emmett ' s been dating the Cooi If one has a date, he just asks tl other. He figures the chances wipeeut are slimmer that wa Emmett ' s always been a big tim- er. Taylor seemed to like Les P; sees but not wishing to have t paper reprinted again, I ' ll pass c Minor has lucked up with anotr Hillcrest babe. He won ' t tell us r name and we don ' t think he kno Sin, Vernon, Sin. We ' re waiting : him to lose his ring in the yard somewhere. Alan finally found a way to Je; nie. His walkie-talkie routines m have done it. Anybody who can i up with that stuff deserves son thing. There are always interesting velopments at Destin. so watch the next issue. Note: Walton s i nil HamaffPS must hP naiH hef( 191 192 r - m dfSv