Memphis University School - Owl Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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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.

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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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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.