Memphis University School - Owl Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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26 Opposite page: (top) Mimi Fuller and Janie Adams demonstrate the Elephant ' s Walk for MUS audience, (middle) Varsity Cheer- leaders: (back row) Linda Williford, Mimi Fuller, Russell Price, Cindy Acree, Janie Adams, (front row) Scottie Herron, Co-Captain Dot Dunavant, Rita Collie, Gay Jemison, Captain Jimpsie Seay. (bottom) Rita Collie, Gay Jemison, and Cindy Acree stare at play- ers on bus to football game. This page: (top left) Varsity Boy Cheerleaders: Marshall Jemison, Kip Caffey, Wise Jones, Andy Baker, Warren Barry, and Mack Ray. (top right) Eldridge Walker, (middle left) Rah Rahs: (first row) Captain Perry Pidgeon, Renny Pidgeon, Jeanne Bowen, Vir- ginia Apperson, Lesley Rainer, Pam Wilbourn, Weezie Collier. (second row) Beth Thomas, Susan Page, Laine Erb, Louisa Page, Lynn Misner, Carol Dobbins, (third row) Linda Abston, Roberta Todd, Elise Norfleet, Co-Captain Emily Freeburg, Gary Coors. (fourth row) Amie Todd, Wilda Weaver, and Patricia Matthews. (not shown) Nancy Golden and Judy Harrison, (middle right) Jun- ior High Cheerleaders: (back row) Katy Collier, Captain Shana Sloas, Mimi Hall, Katie Kittle, Becky Goodwin, (front row) Julie Fletcher, Debbie Higginbotham, Poopie Kenworthy, Co-Captain Lisa Earp, Lisa Patton. (bottom right) Beth Thomas, Carita Crump, and Kakki Ossorio.

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Basketball Homecoming Tight Game For First Basketball Homecoming The first Basketball Homecom- ing for MUS was the scene of one of the more exciting games of the year. Meeting the East High Mus- tangs, the Buzzards held periodic two point leads for the first half. The students were up for the action, yelling and screaming while equally enthusiastic parents participated. During halftime, the Homecom- ing Court, consisting of Jimpsie Seay, Ellen Crenshaw, and Mary Jehl, was introduced. As the respective girls and their parents nervously awaited, Mary Jehl was proclaimed Second Alternate to the Queen. Jimpsie Seay followed her as the First Alternate. Of course, Ellen Crenshaw then became MUS ' first Basketball Homecoming Queen. As the wave of applause died for the three girls, they moved off the court to be replaced by the teams. As the encounter entered the fourth quarter, nerves were as tight as the score. A constantly tied game resulted in execrations or invocations during the foul shots. Also arduous was the task of trying to keep the frenetic spectators off the court as they hurled numerous vituperations at the opposite side. After the regulation time had ended in a tie, 64 to 64, the play- ers readied themselves for the ensuing physical barrage. Seconds ticked by like minutes as each side hoped for an extra bucket just as the game ended. But the score was tied again as the over- time ended. The added three minutes were even longer, but action went by so fast there was no time to clock- watch. The last minute sped away and East led by two points. In the last seconds, a basket by the Mus- tangs allowed MUS to enter the ranks of the defeated. Yet with a defeat resulting from such a fan- tastic game, no one could be overly depressed for long. 25

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Cheerleaders Varsity Cheerleaders Change Image The cheerleaders at last emerged from their previous existence as an elite corps of half- interested young ladies and acted as their name implies. After hear- ing rumors of the hilarious inca- pability of this year ' s squad, most students were astonished at the first pep rally. Executing a variety of new cheers as well as the gol- den oldies, the girls also per- formed cheers that had been largely introduced by the Pep Club at games. All these improve- ments were due to the long hours of practice put in by the cheer- leaders as well as the leadership of Mrs. Jerry Peters and the deter- mination of Captain Jimpsie Seay. There were occasional mistakes and embarrassments which were soon forgotten amidst the hilarity. The Rah Rahs continued to be a fact in name only. Attired in red uniforms and led by Perry Pid- geon, the girls tended to gather in small groups in the stands. How- ever, this year ' s squad attempted to arouse parental and student support with occasional efforts in I front of the bleachers. But it must ■ be remembered they frequented the games, a fact which many stu- dents and a few cheerleaders could not boast continually. The boy cheerleaders were con- spicuous instigators of all cheering efforts at the games. Dressed in either their traditional white pants and blue shirts or newly-acquired overalls, the boys were often joined by various enthusiastic members of the Pep Club. Their continual spirit was witnessed by all as a reminder to Stand up and cheer! The cheerleaders from the jun- ior high, the Rah Rahs, and the Varsity boy and girl cheerleaders tried harder than in previous years. Though a few boy cheer- leaders were often absent, the support was still present. It was a year of refreshing change and professionalism which greatly contributed to the basketball and football teams ' success. tmmm