Memphis University School - Owl Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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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

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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.

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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.