Memphis University School - Owl Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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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

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Procrastination Laziness Predominates As Spring Arrives Procrastination became the major preoccupation as students slowly progressed into the second semester. Seniors were officially in the slump. A few continued valiant academic efforts to their compatriots ' bemusement, but the majority sustained only enough drive to avoid parental and Administrative harassment. Most seniors aloofly retired to the recessed regions of the newly-cre- ated senior lounge to watch T.V. Many became bumper-pool experts, opposing habitue profes- sionals Jim Harrison, Keith Ingram, and Bugsy Korbel. Lower form students thronged the student lounge at all periods of the day, wallowing amongst the decaying food and perfumed air. Many avoided the obnoxious behavior and loudness of the lounge for more remote corners of the campus. Music lovers even brought records to the library to spend free time listening to Steely Dan on the audial system instead of Chopin ' s Etudes. Study halls previously used for homework assignments or even working ahead became periods for sleep, amusement, or last-minute preparations for the next period ' s test. Though free time was often misused, it was a relief not to have to sit for an hour in a study hall when there was no immediate work to be done. The dread disease, procrastina- tion, spread as spring fever over- took all. Books gathered dust and remained free of grafitti as every- one took to the out-of-doors. Talking under trees, daydreaming in class, and playing frisbee in front of the student lounge became common sights. As work was put off at school, more students would be found saving their studies for the early hours of the morning. Some sen- iors even banded together for late-night study sessions, but few benefited intellectually. Though many budgeted their time around favorite T.V. shows, more stu- dents made the academic honor rolls than in the immediately pre- ceding semester. 29