Memphis University School - Owl Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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' V : ' M ■ Continued inside back cover ■ ■M Volume 19 Published by the students of Memphis University School 6191 Park Road Memphis, Tennessee 38138 xtd 3u 1975 Opening Events 10 A very interested student body got involved in a broad conglo- meration of happenings, and was successful in a great part of them. Whatever the activity — whether traveling in Europe or playing chess in the foyer — there were some ready to take part. Pursuits 88 Schoolwork and hobbies competed for the student ' s limited time. A conglomeration of courses, from Computer Math to Ancient History, and organizations, from the Latin Club to the TV Crew, offered some- thing for each student. People 120 Nearly 650 individuals came to- gether in a conglomeration of faces, ideas, attitudes, and interests. From Col. Lynn to the youngest seventh grader, each had his own role in MUS life. Memphis 184 The area around MUS was changing: Memphis slowly crept far past MUS out into the quiet Shelby Coun- ty countryside, engulfing the school in a conglomeration of hospitals, hotels, high-rise buildings, and shopping centers. Hyde Library is hub of academic and television activities. Index Closing 236 244 A pretty late summer weekend ensured that MUMv. ill-equipped athletic facilities would be ijpjM sbis courts, two gyms, and other playing fields, as well as the pool and football field, were often used bystudents and faculty. Twenty years ago, Memphis University School was re-established on its present site. From that structure of a dining hall and six classrooms, it has expanded to a plant valued in- the millions of dollars. Its enrollment has increased to nearly six hundred, with a proportionate proliferation in the number and type of academic and extra-curricular activities. Countless people have helped the school to grow — whether through monetary aid, new ideas, or hard work. This book is dedicated, on MUS ' twentieth anniversary, to all those who have made the school a success. 6|3ideas School Must B Yelling ourselves hoarse in a come-from- behind victory. Staying up half the night to crau for an unusually difficult test. Rehearsing an upcoming play daily for weeks. Painting on a Saturday afternoon. Running miles every afternoon to shape up for cross-country. The signs of a very real involvement in our school were everywhere. But the range of activities defied any attempt at classification: the largest MUS student body ever was interested in everything from polo to piano. 1975 was the year that six hundred individuals, nine sports, four plays, twenty-odd clubs, three publications, assorted other pastimes, a challenging curriculum, and the necessary facilities came together in a conglomeration of success and failure, apathy and concern, excellence and mediocrity, unity and discord. Every student or teacher had his own idea of what he wanted out of school — and anything was possible given the breadth of opportunity. Dee Canale checks a program on one of the Computer Math course ' s keyboards. „■ Oooh ' l si Kill ' . lobbs field as varsity cb usse.ll leads the cheeri ard fou orOiii Of It Action. The action of sweating football players performing the same drill over and over, again and again. The action of a cramped wrist scribbling the last essay with five minutes to go. Action made the conglomeration of individual pursuits more than a shapeless array. We realized finally that the years-old MUS image had vanished: there were simply too many individuals and activities to characterize the school as one thing or another. We had to act and get involved to make certain that MUS was better than ordinary in 1975. And we did. Not everyone was enthusiastic over the athletic teams. Not everyone cared enough to bring a can at Thanksgiving. Not everyone was interested enough to come see the plays. But we realized that it was impossible for everyone to be everywhere. It was much more important to us that everyone get with something that interested him. Exhausted after a scorching August practice, Joe Skinner, Stilly McFadden, Jeff Hunt, and Steve Barton line up for cool refreshment. I in A somewhat confused Fun Fong tries to find himself in the maze of Mr. Mitchell ' s dizzyingly fast solution to an involved Physics problem. ' Old-fashioned school spirit with all shouting loudly didn ' t appear too often; but the school wasn ' t really as fragmented as many of us thought. In spirit of all the diversity, MUSwas still very much one school. We all abided by the Honor System; the trust it made possible remained one of the best things about the school. We all heard the same speakers on Friday mornings. We all listened to the same appeals for support, the same pleas to keep the lounge clean. We all watched (and even yelled with, at times) the same cheerleaders, and groaned at the same corny Pep Club skits. The unity we felt was very much different from that of a few years earlier — no longer did everyone cheer at the game or did everyone easily belong in a certain clique. The unity of 1975 hinged on a respect — or, at least, a tolerance — for all the unusual people and interests that were part of the conglomeration. images of One, School Persist Vestiges of old- fashioned Here we go Buzzards unity thrived at various times throughout the year. One of the more memorable instances occurred when a large group of students marched from library to main building during an impromptu last- period Friday mobile pep rally created to drum up enthusiasm for the postponed football opener against CBHS. Close on the heels of others, and with far more olose on his own heels, David Dunavant, left, rounds the bend in the twenty team MUS ' Invitational. After school: play rehearsal or wrestling or soccer or basketball practice. Weeknights: film series or intramural buckets or game or concert. Weekends: another game or some organization ' s dance or a civic service drive or a club outing or any one of an unbelievably diversified array of things going on in the city. So went a typical winter ' s week— whatever the hour, whatever the season, there was always something taking place that some part of the student body was involved in. MUS had a lot of things for a lot of people in 1975. The conglomeration of happenings and activities never allowed the student to get too dragged down by the everyday regimen of five hard classes and the ensuing homework, which occasionally had to be pushed aside in favor of other more diverting matters. 1 w, y ' W- 7l| ' Tj l m  ' : || Discussion of weekend ' s game, dance, and ! movie with Sam Varner and Steve Barton lg, distracts Jay Langenfelder from catching up on neglected weekend homework. On May 19, the procession of faculty and graduating seniors makes its way to the chapel. The spring months started slowly because of the increasing Senior slump which seemed to affect students of each class in varying degrees. Suddenly the third quarter had ended, and MUS began racing towards the end of winter, formals, and the annual March of Dimes drive, kept alive by special permission. It was the last month of serious study for most, for the coming months brought many activities. In contrast, to last year, the spring formal was an enormous success; the various other sorority spring formals were of the usual good quality as each succeeding class attended more and more of them. Immediately, the student body was confronted with the traditional confusion of elections. The election of Honor Council President was taken seriously and, as expected, congenial Price Morrison was chosen. For weeks students speculated as to who would be nominated for the Student Council Offices; however, when the long day of conventions finally ended, there were many unexpected nominations. The students were faced with a real choice for the presidency between two extremes-traditional and novel. The two candidates represented a mixture of social and academic interests. The annual spring musical was disappointing to some, the b others; but at any rate it was enjoyable. As the year neared completion, it seemed as though teachers loaded students with as much work as they could. Academically, Juniors had their most important examinations— the SAT, ACT, and ACH of the College Board. The cycle of a senior year was starting over. On May 19, Seniors departed the hallowed halls of MUS for the last lime with reminiscences, expectations, and just a tinge of sentiment. One week later, summer finally arrived, and the 1974 year concluded. SPRING: ELECTIONS GRADUATION, SAT GOLF 1974 6-0 ■ 305 Auburndale 374 Briggs 71 ■ p 317 Harding 348 Briggs 71 297 Collierville 345 Thompson 72 294 Germantown 332 Robbins 72 301 Bartlett 320 Thompson 71 290 Old Hickory 320 Briggs 71 School Tournament — Thompson 1st Shelby County Championship — 1st District — 2nd Regional — won by Bo Briggs Golf team: Gregg Drew, Brian Thompson, Joe Boals, Chip Purcell, Harvey Kay, Jack Trumpore, Putter Robbins. 14 Briggs Named The Shelby County Golfer of the Year MUS Takes Shelby County Title Excellence endured yet another season as MUS foursomes dominated opponents in regular and post-season tournament play. Many observers picked the golfers, with all but one of last year ' s lettermen ret urning, as one of the finest teams in the state, and were not disappointed. The golf team compiled a 6-0 record by trouncing lesser competition. The season began on an impressive note as the golf team defeated Auburndale by 69 strokes and Harding by a narrower margin of 25 strokes. The MUS linksmen remained victorious throughout the remainder of the regular season defeating Collierville, Germantown, Bartlett, and Old Hickory. The school tournament was played on three different courses. Steve Thompson won the Condon Golf Trophy; finishing at 228, he clung to the lead throughout the event. Putter Robbins finished one stroke back, while Bo Briggs finished with a 231. After so successful a regular season, Coach Shurlds anticipated victories in the Shelby County, District, and Regional tournaments, and the Owls easily won the Shelby County title. However, in the District, the golf team finished a disappointing second to a surprisingly stro ng CBHS group. The season ended as Bo Briggs won the Regional Tournament in a performance which proved he deserved the title of Shelby County Golfer of the Year. 4 Steve Thompson, with teammates Lammons and Briggs, studies a tricky putt. Putter Robbins finishes final hole against Bartlett. 15 Essay o.v-j. j_j1c3G Lions. Hour-by-Hour hursday, 10:20 A.M. Each homeroom elects four delegates — two Red, two Blue. Friday, 8:20 A.M. Conventions begin. During nominations, nepotism is overcome by concern of delegates to choose the most qualified candidates. A difficult selection is characterized by heated arguments, deliberation, and reconciliation. Sports, journalism, dramatics, and unique individualism were represented by the candidates; personality-wise, every type from scholar to jock was given a chance to 2:15 P.M. Final nominations, those of secretary and treasurer, conclude a long day of debating. 3:00 P.M. Intense anticipation as student body listens to announcement of candidates. Minutes later, nominees begin organizing campaigns. 7:30 P.M. Traditional campaign parties begin. Wiley Robinson ' s Blue ticket holds party at his home; Red ticket, under leadership of Kenny An eye-catching poster expresses the need for Reed. nevertheless, parties are successful in interesting students. Saturday, 8:30 A.M. Candidates take an intermission to take SATs. But even during the test, many are busy considering their campaigns. 2-5 P.M. Campaigns technically begin as candidates purchase candy, posters, and other material. Later, a joint party at Nathan Bicks ' is set up. 8:00 P.M. Students arrive at Bicks ' home for a night of fun and politicking. Lackner ' s band, • ?  rs and distribute candy in rs. Throughout the entire day, ca ndidates rush about soliciting votes. 12:40 P.M. At lunch, frivolity sets in. Bands, handouts, and water balloons are plentiful; enthusiasm is high. (For the first time campaigns are under more stringent restrictions that eliminate fiscal extravagance so that all nominees are allowed a fair chance to run.) Tuesday, 8:00 A.M. Second day of campaigning begins with the usual bribery. An element of seriousness is injected into the campaigns, for +k . M - ■■. n refreshments, and police combine to produce a very good party. Sunday, 10:30 A.M. Candidates do the dirty work of cleaning up the tremendous mess of the previous evening ' s bash. 3:00 P.M. Candidates muster all possible creative talent and inspiration to design outlandish posters which employ ideas from every magazine from Playboy to Superman Comics. 8:00 P.M. Poster parties concluded, candidates go separate ways and begin the arduous task of speech writing and searching for seniors to make seconding speeches. Homework is temporarily forgotten for the next three nights. Monday, 6:30 A.M. Nominees arrive at school early in order to put up Randy Graves collects last-minute favors that candidates pass out. nominees become more involved with issues realizing that election day is almost at hand. 2:00 P.M. Final touches are added to speeches while some candidates are still lining up seconding speakers. Outgoing Council President Ben Adams creates tension as he holds out on endorsing a candidate. 7:00 P.M. Last minute panic is reflected in constant rehearsal of speeches; every candidate wonders whether his speech is good enough; no one is over-confident. Wednesday, 8:00 A.M. Election day begins with favors in lockers for the last time; anticipation of speeches builds; candidates ' nervousness spreads. (Students really had difficult loices to make. In the most __iportant race, they had to choose between Kenny Kyle and Wiley Robinson, who were equally ualified and popular.) ,07 P.M. Polls close and election ommittee begins to count and jcount votes. (No races were ' run-aways ; actually, one dection was won by only a seven ote margin! Another had no majority and a quick run-off was held.) speeches on which so many students base their decisions. Seriousness and ability are expressed by nominees. The questions of leadership, maturity, and ability are answered by the candidates ' desire for a chance to serve. Through speeches, the candidate has his last chance to communicate his plans and qualifications. (Many close races were undecided up until this 10:30 A.M. SecondU follow vice-presidential presidential speeches. Buck; Wellford speaks for Jimi Ov and Tom Preston speaks for Mitchum, both vice-preside; candidates. Nathan Bicks an Adams, after much delibera urge the student body to vot Wiley Robinson for Presidei Charles Lewis and Walker S second Kenny Kyle. (These 5 endorsements had a great ef upon the voters.) I toikyftolifispni . fat Activities y assembles ;ement of icil tionally it of his .a and lointment set in. ' lations for the winners elation for the losers are order. With the unique nence of elections finally 11 candidates clean up for qualifications were the key. This, election will long be remembered as one of change and variety. It marked the beginning of the year for the Class of ' 75 ' s leadership . . Cliff Hunt Places Fourth In State And Finishes With Most Individual Points MUS Track Team Claims Big 10 Championship Ken Taylor stretches to avoid the bar growing closer by the second. Steve Bedford heaves the discus with tremendous force for a record throw. The MUS track team, with a 4-1 record for the year, finished as champions of the Big 10 and third in the district. Mike Goodwin, the strongest sprinter on the team, helped tally needed points in all the dual meets. His finest 100 yd. dash came in the meet against Bartlett; he placed first with a time of 10.3. Goodwin also had the fastest time in the 440 yd. dash — his best run of 51.1 came in the Big Ten Meet at Brownsville. Kenny Kyle dominated the mile run during the regular season. His best time was 4:25.6 which placed him third in the district meet. The mile relay team, Goodwin, Kyle, Kevin Reed, and Alston Palmer, had their finest run of 3:28.3 in the school ' s own Invitational. Alston Palmer had the team ' s best efforts in the low and high hurdles. His low hurdles time of 21.5 helped defeat Harding. Palmer placed second in the high hurdles in the Big Ten Meet with his best time of 16.1. In the MUS Invitational, Tom Taylor was the only Owl discus thrower, but Steve Bedford had a district meet second-place throw of 139 ' . However, Taylor placed third ii the district shot put with a distance of48 ' ll 1 2 . The two-mile relay team made a fine showing with only one regular season defeat and a second-place finish in the district. The team runners were Palmer, Reed, Keith Sellers, and Richard Ashley. Also in the distance division was Cliff Hunt, who was one of the team ' s top performers with an undefeated record in the two-mile run. In this newly added event, he went to the State meet where he placed fourth with his best time ever of 9:53.7. Coach Jerry Peters was pleased with the track team, particularly with the outstanding efforts of all th members. 18 Kenny Kyle wearily ponders his victory after completing a fast mile. Alston Palmer jumps the final hurdle to take an easy victory. Pat Moore follows through with another 135 yd. thrust. Chambers And McCrary Highlight Losing Season Jr. High Team Season With The Jr. High Track Team, under Coach Leland Smith, had a disheartening season, finishing with a 1-4 record. The inexperienced Baby Owls met Germantown and Collierville in a triangular meet and were handed their first loss, finishing third. The next week they once again ran against Collierville, who had placed first the week before. The boys made a much better showing this time, though losing. The Baby Owls cut Collierville ' s margin of victory by 24 points from the previous meeting. The Buzzards met the Harding Lions the next week and were decisively beaten 70-40, in spite Concludes 1-4 Record of the outstanding efforts of shot putter Chuck Chambers and broad jumper Conrad McCrary. It was not until the fourth meet of the season that the Owls got their team really together. They ran against Ridgeway and defeated them 79-30. Andy Cowan and Steve Thomas both did very well against their opponents. The Jr. High team then went after the county trophy in the Shelby County Tournament. They ran against the same two teams in their final meet as in their opener — Germantown and Collierville — and unfortunately were defeated, finishing in third place. Joey Schaeffer struggles to lift his leg over the bar. The perfect type of kick lets Conrad McCrary glide over the standard with a minimum strain. V % % JUNIOR HIGH TRACK 1-4 35 Germantown — 40 Collierville — 65 57 Collierville — 63 40 Harding — 70 79 Ridgeway — 30 45% Germantown — 53% Collierville — 50% JR. HIGH TRACK TEAM: front row: Tommy Gerber, Steve Kotler, Albert Ray, Trin Moore, Andy Cowan, Rene Bourgoyne, Bobby Neal; middle row: Glenn Crosby, Conrad McCrary, Bill Dunavant, Robert Shemwell, Starke Miller, Vint Lawson, Skipper Pridgen, Jess Ossorio, Ronnie Banks, John Stevens; top row: Bill Miller, Stan Graves, Cullen Kehoe, Chuck Chambers, Steve Thomas, Booth Outlan, John Murrah, Stuart Westland. Rene Bourgoyne sails in the midst of his meet winning broad jump while teammates and officials watch. 21 TENNIS, 1974, 8-1 8 7 9 6 8 : V:V i;: : :;;;; i : ; :i: ' b: :.:- ' :v r - ' ' ' ' : :: ' : -i-- :;!:;: ;r : ' ;:; :- : ' .;:- ;;; ' A ' %3:3t ' ' - ' ' - White Station Bartlett CBHS Baylor Auburndale 9 8 5 8 CBHS BGA Auburndale 3 TENNIS TEAM: Coach Stacks, Sam Varner, Tayloe Nickey, Phillip Adams, David George, Bob Ruch, Andrew Wu, Larry Richmond, Sam Blair, Henry Hancock, Bucky Wellford, Warren Barry, John Wepfer, Dick Milford, Tiger Buford. ry Tournament — Third iphries Tennis Trophy: Larry Regional — First . ,: e — Third Dick Milford smashes his first serve in a tough match against Baylor ' s Pern Guerry. 22 Larry Richmond Victorious In Regional And State Tournaments MUS Netmen Finish Third In Tennessee The return of seven lettermen infused the tennis team with high hopes of victory from the outset. New leadership, provided by Coach Clyde Stacks, strengthened the outlook for the season. The netmen opened the year with victories over Jackson Central- Merry, White Station, Bartlett, and CBHS, without losing a match. The top players did not play while the younger members of the team gained experience. The MUS tennis team faced their strongest opposition of the year in Chattanooga, suffering a 9-0 loss to Baylor. Several MUS netmen gained early leads, only to falter at crucial moments with lapses of concentration. The MUS netmen began play in the Southern Rotary Tournament, and finished in third place, behind McCallie and Baylor. Tiger Buford came from apparent defeat to win his first round match but lost in the finals to former MUS student Carroll Todd. Larry Richmond, with a blistered hand, and Sam Blair, with an ailing shoulder, also reached the finals of their singles division, losing to opponents from Baylor. The tennis team concluded the year with victories over Auburndale twice, CBHS a second time, and an impressive 5-3 victory over BGA, the fourth-ranked team in Tennessee. The regional tournament followed with the Owls finishing in first place, taking five out of six of the spots in the state tournament. Larry Richmond won the singles finals in a tough three-set victory. In the state tournament, Richmond proved to be the only winner, with victories which placed him in the semi ' s. Yet, the Owl netmen finished third, again behind Baylor and McCallie. Dick Milford was only a few points from giving MUS a second-place finish but could not follow through. Andrew Wu hustles back to retrieve a good lob from an Auburndale opponent. Tiger Buford hits his deadly forehand with unbreaking concentration. 23 The sixteenth summer session at Memphis University School offered a wide variety of courses such as Algebra, Geometry, and Spanish for students in grades six through twelve who wished to improve themselves. In addition to academic classes, many other activities were taking place on campus. The MUS Drama Workshop, coached by Mr. Elder, returned for another successful summer of useful instruction on and off stage. This program was enjoyed by more than thirty students who ended with a final production, A Bag Full of Goodies. Coach Jerry Peters once again directed the summer basketball camp which helped develop skills in the game and was designed to improve coordination, endurance, and cooperation for future players. The annual MUS Day Camp, held June 10 through July 19, offered fun and sport for boys in grades two through five. Adequately staffed by several members of the MUS faculty and student body, the camp provided instruction in many sports including swimming, golf, football and archery. B. . Fiser breaks for a Coke during Coach Elder ' s Drama Workshop Mr. Carpenter coaches some day campers that seem rather young for the MUS campus. 24 I . ■ ■ . Tony Settles commutes between gyms as a counselor for the day camp. English is one of the many co-ed courses offered during summer sessions. . ' :...,. : ' SUMMER AT SCHOOL IS PRACTICE AND STUDY 25 VACATION: EUROPE CANADA, TENNIS 26 A t the end of final exams, stu- dents were well ready for some leisure. Thirty MUS and Hutchison students traveled across the European continent on Mr. Hatchett ' s tenth summer tour. Not one European traveler will forget Larry Hatchett ' s death- defying dive from Chateau de Chillon into Lake Geneva. Elsewhere in the wilds of Canada ventured the outdoorsmen of the student body under the supervision of coaches Shurlds, Watson, and Mitchell, and several fathers. Several days of excellent fishing were the highlight of the trip. At the bottom half of the Northern hemisphere, Mr. Al Marques and Mrs. Carter accompanied the scuba club in a week of underwater exploration off the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean Sea. While these students traveled throughout the world, others were more than satisfied to relax leisurely in Memphis. Tennis, golf, and water sports were favorite activities; and as always, MUS students dominated the tennis and golf tournaments throughout the Mid- South. Other students just relaxed at a pool or a nearby lake. All in all, summer activities were as varied as the students themselves. And after three months of relaxation, students were not exactly anticipating the upcoming school year. ick Milford returns volley on the Leftwich Tennis Center courts during ournament play. Tiff Miller, Dudley Schaefer, Mike Stovall, Al Williams, and Ken Taylor rest on Canada Border sign en route back to Memphis. CANADA :ustom afesra rdan Arterburn ' s summer pastime was slalom skiing on Arkabutla Lake. Clean-shaven Coach Mitchell demonstrates how to hook your finger while fishing on the lakes of central Canada. 27 STUDENTS USES SUMMER FREE TIME 28 Some students spent time playing school baseball. The team, coached by Steve Weston worked hard but did not quite perform as well as in previous years. Their record was 4-12. After final exams in May, most students dedicated themselves to sleeping, wasting time, and other such adventurous things. However, there were some who had enough initiative to obtain a summer job. What jobs were available to a high school student during the summer? Cadillacs, X-rays, counseling, yard work, construction . . . these jobs presented some MUS students with opportunities to make use of three months of free time. On a hot summer day one could see Steve Maroda blazing trails in East Tennessee; Bo Mitchum working in an X-ray room; Bruce Bolton, Terry Hergenrader, and Harvey Kay working on construction crews; Dan Boone as a camp counselor; and Bob Geralds and Tary Arterburn working in a nursery. These students were not forced to work all summer. Actually, most of them enjoyed it as much as a good game of tennis or a cool swim on a hot day; especially when they found money in their pockets for the following months. 29 30 Monday, August 28, 600 students woke up to the realization that they had to go back to school. The days of summer leisure were over. Every student found it difficult to reschedule his daily activities into a disciplined pattern, but the resumption of school life left him no choice. The first day of school was one that remained in every person ' s mind. Old friends talked of the summer ' s occurrences. New students searched hopelessly for non-existent corridors and recurring locker numbers. Books waited to be written in and new teachers nervously introduced themselves. Of course there were the usual procrastinators who had yet to finish summer reading when the first bell for English rang or the unsatisfied who preferred switching courses only when it caused problems for everyone. So the first day went quickly stretching out into the first month. As always September was one of the most interesting months of the year. It was the month when students became involved and excited. This involvement generally became contagious throughout each class. This period began with the adjustment of everyone to new classes. Soon more clubs than ever before materialized to attract student ' s participation in extra- curricular activities. Jocks had to get back in shape: football, tennis, basketball, track and cross-country cranked up. Athletes spent hours preparing for important oncoming schedules. Freshmen initiation attracted the attention of the entire student body, not just the two classes involved. Back-to-school spirit peaked with a combination of the first big pep rally and Mr. Hatchett ' s immortal appearance, the frustrating 25-12 loss to CBHS, and the traditional dance. This was the atmosphere which characterized everyone ' s anticipation of the following months. BACK TO SCHOOL Finishing summer reading on the last day of summer has become a popular practice as Steve Hergenrader will attest. Freshmen initiation finds Joe Morrison regretting that he came to school that day as Seniors try to convince him that chewing tobacco isn ' t really all that bad. Frosh Gag On Mysterious Edibles As Others Readjust To Classes, Clubs, Football Season 31 Owls Bow To Brothers In Postponed Opener MUS Turns Season Around After Two Defeats I he MUS varsity football team revived its winning ways of past seasons with a potent offense and staunch defense. Hours of summer practice instilled in the players the will and skill necessary for victory. Coaches Jake Rudolph, Tom Mitchell, and Fred Kuhl prepared the unit for victory. The traditional game against CBHS was postponed because of bad weather. On the following day, the mediocre Brothers defeated the Owls 25-12. The Owls received the opening kickoff and marched downfield to score first, led by Pool and halfbacks Wiley Robinson and John Phillips. Jay Stockley put the ball in the end zone for the season ' s initial touchdown. MUS scored again in the third quarter with a 10-yard run by Phillips. Yet two costly fumbles destroyed hopes for an MUS victory. Stilly McFadden led the defense with 15 solo tackles against CBHS. The Owls followed with a disheartening loss to Dyersburg, 27-0. The offense faltered in crucial situations and lost two fumbles and three intercepted passes. The football team abruptly halted its dismal slide the next week by defeating state-ranked Brownsville 44-28. Quarterback Pool scored three touchdowns while Robinson accumulated over 100 yards. The defense stiffened in tight situations and forced the Tomcats into turnovers. John Peeples, along with Dan Boone and Tony Settles, led the defensive unit. The fourth game of the season brought another MUS victory over another state-ranked team, Covington. Strong defensive units left play scoreless until the third period when Bruce Bolton nabbed a 28-yard Pool pass for a touchdown. A fumble recovery by Robin Hyde in the MUS end zone with less than three minutes remaining preserved a narrow 6-0 Owl victory. 32 FOOTBAli Stilly McFadden opens a wide hole through the oncoming Covington charge. Ihe Owls, confident after their victory over Covington, stormed over Millington 51-6 in the MUS Homecoming. After recovering an opening play fumble, the MUS offense raced toward the Trojan end zone. John Phillips capped the drive with a 3-yard touchdown run. Later scores came from Stockley, Robinson, Phillips again, and Pat Moore on a 19-yard pass from Courtnay Rudolph. Phillips gained 151 of the total 470 yards the Owls accumulated on the turf. Nevertheless, defense was cited by Coach Rudolph as the main reason for the MUS victory. Recalling last season ' s unexpected loss to Old Hickory, the Owls fought to a 48-12 triumph — the 100th win of Coach Jake Rudolph ' s career. John Pool fired touchdown passes to Bolton for a 62-yard total gain and to Phillips for a 51-yard touchdown. Rudolph and Robinson ran in for scores. The Owls moved their season ' s record to 5-2 while amassing 38 points against former MUS coach Herb Cummings ' Ripley Tigers. Pol connected with Bolton for a 79-yar play to highlight the aerial attack. Bruce Henderson scored three touchdowns, twice from the three- yard line and once from the five. Stockley and Phillips both plunged | over from the seven. The defense remained stubborn and held Riple; scoreless. Bruce Bolton tries the extra point to put the Owls ahead of the Brothers. Snuggling the ball in both arms, Bruce Henderson drives toward the goal while Wiley Robinson looks for opponents trying to stop the gain. 34 Owls Revenge Surprise Loss Of Previous Season Pool ' s Passes Lead Team ' s Romp For Points And Wins Capitalizing on a Christian Brothers mistake, fo 4 hn Phillips darts through a gaping hole. 35 FOOTBALL John Pool rolls right with Wiley Robinson leading the interference. Bruce Bolton stumbles after a wide CBHS kickoff. 36 Jackson Kills Bowl Hopes In Crucial Battle Owls Complete Victorious Season With Four Honored The explosive offense of MUS bogged down against a spirited Jackson Central-Merry team. The previously stingy defense also succumbed to the Jackson attack, allowing 50 points. The Owls could not score until the fourth period when Wiley Robinson returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown. He again scored minutes later on a 15- yard run. The Owls came back the next week to defeat Germantown 18-7 in a hard-fought game. The recovery of Mark Morris aided the running attack as he, along with Pool and Robinson, scored points. Pool, leaping over Stilly McFadden ' s block, gained a crucial first down at the Germantown eight-yard line to help score the go-ahead touchdown after the drive slowed with a fourth and inches. The 1974 football season ended on a discouraging note as the Owls dropped their last game 39-14 to a bowl-bound Bartlett team. But, to brighten the year, Bruce Bolton and Dan Boone were named as Honorable Mention in the All-Big- Ten voting, with Tony Settles named to the All-Big-Ten Team. Bolton and Settles were named All-Shelby County on offense, with Boone and Pool named as All-Shelby County defense. Settles was also named to the Press-Scimitar ' s Regional Team as he accepted a football scholarship to Memphis State University. if l ffWi 1 . WWW The Owl bench looks on during the CBHSgame. VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM: first row: Dwight Miller, Pat Moore, John Pool, Courtnay Rudolph, Willy Winkleman, Jack McDonald, Joe Ivins, Gregg Drew; second row: Turley Howard, Billy Fisher, John Peeples, Clark Aspy, Neil Townsend, John Owen, Chuck Chambers, Robert Shemwell, George Clarke; third row: Alan Scott, Gib Wilson, Dan Boone, Joe Skinner, Duke Clement, Bruce Henderson, Robert Hyde, Mark Morris, Starke Miller, Warren Boone; fourth row: Tony Settles, Bruce Bolton, Stilly McFadden, Wiley Robinson, Terry Hergenrader, Jay Stockley, John Phillips, Bryan Thompson, Mike Valentine; fifth row: Jeffery Klinke, John Wilbourn, John Coop, Tri Watkins, Percy Clarke, Jeff Hunt, Dwight Vick, Marty Cannon, Steve Barton, Steve Robertson; sixth row: Robbie Preston, Steve Kotler, Allan Everett, Danny Halford, Wright Cox, John Gowdy, Charles Payne. 37 Freshmen Yield Only One Score In Undefeated Season Junior Owls Crush Every Opponent I he 1974 Junior High football team concluded the season undefeated with seven victories compiled. Coaches Leland Smith and Andy Saunders worked the unit into possibly the best ever at MUS. The MUS freshmen opened the year against Germantown with an awesome display of offense — rushing a total of 254 yards in a 22-0 victory. The Baby Owls followed with an impressive 6-0 win over Jackson Parkway, a team which had not been defeated in two years. The offense combined the ground and air attack to gain 196 yards, and the defensive unit clinched the game by recovering a fumble with 55 seconds remaining to play. In the 57-0 victory over Collierville, Conrad McCrary tallied five touchdowns, and Mike Holt grabbed four interceptions. For the season, Conrad McCrary led the offense with 1130 yards rushing. And, Steve Thomas and Skipper Pridgen totaled over 300 yards. However, the defense also contributed to the team ' s success. The Baby Owls allowed only one touchdown through eight games, a truly amazing statistic. JR. HIGH FOOTBALL TEAM 7-0 22 Germantown 6 Jackson Parkway 57 Collierville 35 Ripley 20 Millington 62 Bishop Byrne 8 43 Bartlett The Owl defense proved tough the entire season, often trapping opponents behind the line of scrimmage. 38 Greg Lanford is decked after a scramble from the Ripley defense. FOOTBALL JINTH GRADE FOOTBALL TEAM: front row: Patrick Snipes, Carter Rise, Eric Hunter, Greg Lanford, Skip Jones, Earl McClanahan, John Patterson; second ow: Brad Page, Jeff Halford, Albo Carruthers, Jack Stokes, John Atwood, John Colmer, Mike Holt; third row: Albert Ray, Scott Tatum, Chip Grayson, Chris Hark, Bill Dunavant, Steve Thomas, Conrad McCrary, Chris Schmeisser; top row: Coach Leland Smith, Cecil Godman, Robert Cox, David Howe, Skipper ridgeon, Brad Adams, David Howard, Tommy Christenberry, Coach Andy Saunders. 39 40 Four Players Named To All- Star Team 8th Grade Ends Winning Season With Thriller T!he 8th grade football team, after a slow start, finished the season strongly with a 4-3 record. Coaches Rick Ferguson and Randy Perkins finally got the team in shape, and they won their last three games. In their first game, the little Owls fought to a tough 12-6 victory over Wooddale in triple overtime. However, the team dropped three consecutive games to Raleigh-Egypt, Parkway Village, and Richland. A few players were showing promise, however. Chip Lawson, Scott Schaeffer, John Walt, and Bob Cox were outstanding in these first four games. The Owls finally won their second game of the year handily against Second Presbyterian 32-0. The next game Jeff Peters threw a 35-yard pass to David Dunlap for one of the scores as the Owls beat Briarcrest 44-12. This gave the Buzzards a 3-3 record going into their final game against a big Harding team. Harding scored early in the game and went ahead 7-0. The Buzzards, with the fine punting of Rush Waller, held the Lions scoreless for the rest of the first half. The teams battled evenly for the third and fourth quarters. However, with only seconds remaining Paul Deaton ran up the middle for six. Peters faked the same play and scampered in himself for the conversion and the team won 8-7. Four of the members of the team were chosen for the All- Star team. Schaeffer, Cox, Deaton, and Cam McCaa won this honor, each performing consistently well. 8th GRADE FOOTBALL TEAM: bottom row: Steve Brown (manager), Chip Lansden, Marty Lifer, Rush Waller, Emory Miles, Mark Crosby, Howard Rhodes, David Taylor, Greg Meyer, Clayton George, Allen Landers, Bill Mace, Jeff Peters, Sam Hollis (manager); middle row: Robbie Moore, Peyton Powell, David Dunlap, Terry McGowan, Paul Deaton, John Walt, Collie Krausnick, Cam McCaa, Robert Sparks, David Caldwell, Tim McGowan, David Peeples; top row: Coach Perkins, Scott Schaeffer, Chip Wood, Steve Satterfield, Lee Quails, Bob Cox, Gordon Summerfield, Craig Wiener, Tommy Van Brocklin, Paul Edwards, Stuart McGehee, Todd Teague, Chip Crawford, Coach Ferguson. Rush Waller directs the attack on a crucial fourth down play. 41 Kevin Kenny and date swing to the music of Hot Dogs John Phillips breaks through Trojans ' defensive line. A pep rally, the selection of a beautiful and popular queen, a football game, halftime ceremony, and a large dance: Homecoming at MUS was all that tradition dictated it should be. Preparation for the mid- October rite started early in the week with the football team ' s nomination of six girls to the court. They were Susan Page, Lesley Rainer, Pam Wilbourn, Meg Harwell, Virginia Apperson, and Susan Frommel. A pep rally began Friday ' s activities; the student body voted on the nominees at lunch. A great crowd was present at Hull-Dobbs Field by 8 P.M. to watch the Owls take on Millington, led by former MUS assistant coach Pete Lawson. HOMECOMING COURT: clockwise from top left: Kenny Kyle and Lesley Rainer, Virginia Apperson and Jimi Overbey, Kevin Reed and Pam Wilbourn, Bob Geralds and Susan Page, Price Morrison and Meg Harwell, Susan Frommel and Bo Mitchum; center: Dr. Apperson greets Virginia after the announcement. Quickly the spirited Buzzards brought the game under control. At the half, long-awaited announcements of the court were made. As Mrs. Peters announced the winners, Don Hawkes presented roses to 2nd alternate Susan Frommel, 1st alternate Meg Harwell, and the queen, Virginia Apperson. The second half of the game was much like the first. At the final gun, MUS had demolished Millington 51- 6. In a very celebrative mood, students and their dates attended the Homecoming Victory Dance with music provided by Hot Dogs. The Student Council announced that it was a profitable success as well as a good party. Uc 3 n O 43 Eighth-grade student Nathan Lerman prepares for a pop quiz. Almost every lower schooler owns an MUS bag. Along with his job as principal Mr Springfield teaches lower school algebra. microcosm: SPRINGFIELD ' S ull Lower School, affectionately Called the old H.L.S. by its students, was one of the essential parts of Memphis University School. Student life in the wall-to-wall, more or less one-roomed building was quite different from that in the upper school. The atmosphere at the lower school was casual, with good student-teacher relations. Due to the fact that only partitions separated the classrooms, silence was mandatory, and this rule was Dbserved surprisingly well. For those who didn ' t pay heed to this ultimatum, there were severe consequences. The day began with a short ssembly in the pit, a sunken uditorium; there were a short ievotional and some daily nnouncements. Then such well- aiown classes as Mrs. Higgs ' Latin nd Mr. Springfield ' s Algebra began, running straight through to eleven- thirty. Then it was time for the mad rush: the race for the lunchroom. Other than this, however, the lower school got little opportunity to visit the upper school. The H.L.S. had its own Student Council, Honor Council representatives, clubs, and mini- lounge. Therefore it was more or less independent of the upper school. The Student Council instituted several new programs, such as paper drives and lower school dances. It was no wonder that it seemed almost like entering a new school for the progressing ninth graders. As one could easily see, the school was an important, yet isolated segment of Memphis University School. Students in the lower and upper schools rarely saw one another; this fact contributed to a sort of disunity that had not existed before H.L.S. ' s construction. Hull Lower School, located on the East side of the campus, remains a bit isolated from the rest of the school. At 3:15 H.L.S. students congregate on the chapel steps, waiting for rides. 45 The MUS Invitational begins with over 100 runners from sixteen teams. Cliff Hunt holds a narrow lead as he races on his final lap. 46 Long Distance Runners Win First MUS Invitational Cross Country Team Places 8th In State The MUS cross country team began the 1974 season with six of the top seven runners returning. Having endured a two week conditioning camp, the team, along with Coaches Jerry Peters and former MUS star John Keesee, enthusiastically awaited the strenuous season ahead. The Owls won the first six meets, facing little competition. Cliff Hunt registered MUS ' best time in five of the meets, finishing first in four. In excellent physical shape, the cross country team finished first in the MUS Invitational with a field of sixteen. The Owls defeated their nearest competition, Washington, by four points, thus claiming the title for their first time ever. Cliff Hunt finished second, six seconds behind first place, and Kenny Kyle was sixth. MUS then narrowly defeated Harding by one point in a dual meet. The Owl runners followed this victory with an impressive second place at the Arkansas State Invitational. The top finishes were Hunt and Kyle, both with excellent times on the new 2 1 2-mile course. The team next ran in the Tennessee Prep Conference meet and finished a disappointing second. The cross country team again qualified for the state with third in the Regional match. Hunt finished sixth, while Mark Wiygul, after a long illness, courageously finished number forty in a field of 106. The Owl runners finished eighth in the State. Cliff Hunt finished 19th as MUS ' top man. The team, although expecting a higher position, was nevertheless pleased with the strong performance throughout the year. CROSS COUNTRY TEAM: bottom row: Bill John Pitts; top row: Mark Wiygul, Cliff Hunt, Malone. Ruleman, David Dunavant, Kue Smith, Kenny Kyle, David Malone, Stuart Westland, Ed Wrenn, Rene Bourgoyne, Keith Sellers, Steve CROSS COUNTRY 7-0 15 Frayser — 50 15 Old Hickory — 50 18 Hillorest — 51 Germantown — 8b 18 Old Hickory — 55 Beech Bluff— 57 23 Harding — 32 Bishop Byrne — 53 25 Ridgeway — 45 Overton — 64 27 Harding — 28 MUS Invitational Meet — 1st Arkansas State Invitational — 2nd Tennessee Prep — 2nd West Tenn. Regional Meet — 3rd T.S.S.A.A. St. Cross Country Meet — 8th Kenny Kyle confidently strides toward the finish with no challengers behind. Keith Sellers strains, having just placed first against Old Hickory and Beech Bluff. 47 Checkmating Melrose, Stormy Seas Occupy Clubs Playing chess with Melrose, sailing on Arkabutla Lake with Mr. Fitzgibbons, and playing football with Fun Fong and company, were all some of the ways in which clubs provided a way for students to expend their energies. These clubs gave the students uninterested in the usual activities a way to participate in school life. The Chess Club was unusually active. Sponsored by Mr. Hatchett, the club found its membership much larger, and established a chess ladder for aspiring Grand Masters. In contrast to the past chess clubs, they went outside the environs of MUS to challenge such opponents as St. Mary ' s and Melrose. One of the new clubs at MUS was the University Sailing Club. It was formed to stimulate interest in sailing and to give its members an opportunity to increase their skills. Under the congenial sponsorship of Mr. Fitzgibbons, the club took several trips to various lakes in the area. To fulfill their exercise requirement for the Independent P.E. program, several seniors formed SIPEC, the Senior Independent P.E. Club. This club spent three hours of their weekend in violent physical activity. On any given Saturday this mob of seniors could be seen running to and fro on the varsity football practice field throwing a bloated football around or puffing on the basketball court. The Fishing Club, under the guidance of Mr. Watson, grew in membership this year. The members took trips to such places as Sardis and other exotic locations like the Hutchison School pond. The club provided a way for its younger members unable to provide their own transportation to reach some of the more distant Mid- South fishing spots. Bill Bruce considers his next move during crucial Chess Club match against Aaron Miller in the foyer during his free period. 48 SIPEC: from left, 1st row: Fun Fong, Dan Johnson, Frank Collins, Bruce i Vynn; 2nd row: Steve Robertson, Lane Williams, Mike Threlkeld; 3rd ow: David Hooper, Tim Tatum, Erich Merrill. SAILING CLUB: from left: Paul Henry, Bill Bruce, Mr. Fitzgibbons, Aaron Miller, Buddy Eason; 2nd row: Battle Brown, Cliff Hunt, Keith Barksdale. ' ISHING CLUB: from left: Mr. Watson, Bill Satterfield, Rob Heard, David Harris, Billy Canale, Hugh Francis, bet Weaver, Jeff Klinke, Charles Webb, Jay Watkins, Ricky McCullough, Charlie Oates, Jordan Arterburn, Jayard Erb, Kyle Fisher, Al Williams. CHESS CLUB: from left, kneeling: David Harris, Lane Williams; 1st row: John Atwood, Aaron Miller, John Edwards, Fun Fong, Frank Collins, Bruce Wynn, Tim Tatum, John Wrenn, Charles Payne, Dirk Walker; 2nd row: Vic Guess, John Hines, Roy Scott, Ken Taylor, Dan Johnson, Bill Leachman, Joe Garrett, Mac Oliver, Mike Threlkeld, David Hooper, Arthur Oliver, Don Hawkes. 49 Silhouetted in the sun, Don Hawkes exhibits enthusiasm at the CBHS game. k. ■ V sW ■ IN THE SPIRIT OF THINGS Price Morrison and Don Hawkes Friday afternoon pep march. Spirit was a mob of students rallying one Friday afternoon before we play CBHS. Spirit was Mr. Jackson ' s let- ting you out of Bible to join that rally and disturb Mrs. Hamilton. Spirit was Don Hawkes ' losing his voice at a football game. Spirit was half the student body ' s showing up for the Pep Club picture. Spirit was Meg Harwell ' s or- ganizing the cheerleaders into a disciplined squad. Spirit was Jimi Overbey ' s giv- ing a dull commercial on stage in the middle of a duller skit. Spirit was the freshmen wear- ing their football jerseys as they completed a perfect season. Over 1000 hands revere the great buzzard in the form of the buzzard call. ring lull of the game, cheerleaders take time to watch the players. Spirit was Pam Wilbourn ' s squeaking. Spirit was the time that Coach Keesee actually got people to stand up at a basketball game. Spirit was Mr. Mutzi ' s standing up during a chapel sing-along to get everyone else to sing. Spirit was Mr. Hatchett ' s sudden loss of contact with the real world and freaking out on stage to rock music. Spirit was Col. Lynn ' s laugh- ing at Mr. Hatchett. Spirit was Mr. Haguewood ' s sponsoring a school-day- picture dance. Spirit was Chris Garner ' s at- tempt to ridicule the Senior Class after their loss to the faculty football team. Some Thespians were overcome with passion as Doug Ray and Jill Jemison will attest. Kathe Crisler listens attentively to instructions from Mr. Elder. Although Keith Barksdale and Rob Skinner seem to be playing cards, they are actually practicing for the death scene in Carousel. THEATER: MESTVEANE RELISH 52 adopting the mannerisms, dancesteps, and tunes of a coastal town made up of a woman ' s factory, sailors, and criminals? Probably for the same reason the football team practiced year-round or yearbook people devoted their free time to journalism. MUSTA ' D (Mr. Elder ' s new acronym for MUS Theatre Arts) broke the tradition of light spring musicals with Roger and Hammerstein ' s masterpiece Carousel. Audiences will not forget Cindy Howell ' s operatic voice or Charles Lewis ' witty performance as the star-keeper. The talented cast effectively conveyed the sentimentality of the durable stage classic without becoming maudlin. The colorful opening scene, the carnival, hinted at the tremendous work effort involved: good costuming, smooth orchestration, polished voices, and imaginative sets and lighting. The same vivacity was apparent in the opening show of ' 74- ' 75, Kaufman and Hart ' s comedy, You Can ' t Take It With You. The eccentric characters were well- portrayed; every antic brought another laugh. Occurrences such as Michael Marker ' s tossing Billy Russom to the floor, Alex Seagle ' s pushing toy cars, and Kevin Kenny ' s shooting darts at drunken Sharon Hancock delighted the audiences. To get an entire student body to laugh, it nad to be pretty good. I Both productions, though :ompletely different, were very well ittended. This success was only due o the fact that director, actors, stage ;rews, and publicity staffs gave long ind dedicated hours of work. menagerie: A EEEICATE PECEUCTICN I ennessee Williams ' Glass Mena- gerie was the second event of Theater 75. Under the direction of Andy Saunders, MUS ' s program truly became versatile with this addition of pure drama. This play, which featured psychological conflict and the themes of loneliness, reclamation of respectability, and need for understanding was excellently done in every way on Hyde Chapel ' s stage. Bill Ruleman, Doug Ray, Sara Smith, and Jodie Markell performed well in this difficult play. For Bill Ruleman, it meant his first appearance on the MUS stage. However, he showed no signs of inexperience in his fine portrayal of Tom. Doug Ray concluded his MUS acting career as the gentlemen caller. Menagene was the first MUS production employing a female lead. Sara Smith was a great Amanda, as she had done similar parts before. Jodie Markell was well-suited for a big role as Laura. Her performance possessed the quality of a promising young actress who would probably see more of the MUS stage. The only disappointing aspect of this play was poor attendance. Because of previous productions on television, as well as a basketball tournament, the audiences were small. However, for the people who did come, it was a most enjoyable evening. The Glass Menagerie, set in a St. Louis alley-apartment, separated MUS ' s production company from other high school companies. Mr. Elder observed that this play was seldom done on the secondary school stage because of the rather subtle emotions portrayed. MUS theater, after years of hard work, had developed into a company of near- professional .quality: it proved that the school ' s productions could be better than most community or high school productions. After this experience with heavy drama, everyone looked forward to the western musical Annie Get Your Gun, which had a cast of sixty. The fifth annual spring production had many new faces due to the recruiting efforts of Mr. Elder, head of the drama department. Jodie Markell (Laura) listens to Sara Smith ' s (Amanda ' s) lecture. 54 LIFE DAR Escape From Academia What does an MUS student do at night after a deranging week of school? Movies and athletic events were very popular to students because of their accessibility. Although the Memphis Review Board restricted the selection for younger students, the boys in the upper grades had no difficulty in getting into any. Professional baseball, basketball, and football games, as well as MUS ' s, allowed a student to enjoy his favorite sport as a spectator. In the fall, the away football games of the Owls were very popular. These games offered the chance for students to escape the occasional rut of Memphis night life and promote school spirit in a different way at the same time. Buses and individual cars provide d the transportation for such evenings. For the students who had more money to spend, there were the restaurants and nightspots of Overton Square and the like: Friday ' s, Lafayette ' s, Jolly Ox, Silky ' s, Tony ' s, and J- Wags. For the less adventurous, Wendy ' s, McDonald ' s, and Pasquale ' s were often the nightcap to an exciting Friday or Saturday night. During the year the student council and community sororities and clubs provided frequent chances to go to formals and dances. For the lower school students and some upper schoolers, dances in the lower school gym were the setting for their first nocturnal contact with the opposite sex and their first chance of night life without parental supervision. The older MUS student could be seen at several formals in the course of the year. Usually fun, these parties were a terrible drain on the wallet. Yet, the cost never kept anyone at home. Other weekend happenings included private parties with the added attraction of a keg, college trips, hunting and fishing for the outdoorsman, or just running arounc with some friends. ome students even worked at night. With the rising cost of dating, many students looked for jobs to keep up their standard of recreation. A minority of students chose to study during the weekend. However, as deadlines for term papers and art projects approached, a great many more students joined them. The night life of MUS was as varied as the student body. Memphis was large enough to afford every type of diversion from the academic routine. With the lowering of the legal age and the addition of more night spots, however, MUS ' s athletics were no longer the center of attention. Juniors and Seniors watch the football Homecoming game. P i ?V fc Price Morrison rind ShSa Sloas enjoy one of the Christmas formals as a diversion from basketball and studying. Popular places to go for MUS students are Lafayette ' s and Friday ' s in the Square and the Plaza Twin Cinema. Essay Religion was not a subject fre- quently discussed at MUS, except in the content of Bible class, yet it seemed to play an important part in the lives of the MUS populace. In fact, a poll on religion revealed that 65% of those questioned took an active or extremely active part in religion. 90% of the people believed in God, while only 10% were agnostics or atheists. It was interesting to find out that while 80% felt that it was not necessary to go to church to be religious, half attended church every Sunday, and 20% every other week. An individual may have been involved with religion at MUS in several ways. Perhaps he was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a rather inactive group. This group listened to speakers and discussed Christian sportsmanship. On some Wednesday afternoons, one might have found a group of people at Rollin Wilson ' s house for Bible study — a voluntary group which discussed personal and general problems concerning Christianity. On Sunday nights, after perhaps attending his own church group, a student went to Young Life with fellow classmates from MUS, Hutchison, St. Mary ' s and a few other schools. Here people sang and laughed and sang and listened. One Sunday, a person would watch his friend be ridiculed in minutes ; the next Sunday, he became the victim. Young Life, or CFAPTHI, was extremely well-supported each week. Their ski trip proved, as usual, an exciting success. Religious youth groups were rather popular: almost half of the students were members of 3 or more groups and 30% attended one or two. As MUS was backed by a basically Christian philosophy, Bible was part of the required curriculum. Mr. Jackson instilled new vigor into the program. The ninth grade had a conventional semester of Bible study. The Juniors and Seniors had their choice of philosophy or ethics — different subject matter than Old Testament texts. For those students really curious, an Independent Bible elective was begun the second semester. Students chose their own courses of study, which ranged from Biblical prophecy to Early Christian and Pagan rituals. This flexible program gave the student a background for his beliefs, whatever they were. He was also able to discuss his own opinions at length. Religion played an important, but often overlooked, part of a student ' s life at MUS. Albert Jones and David George enjoy fellowship at youth supper. Mr. Jackson counsels student on his independent Bible Study program. FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES: first row: Don Hawkes, Stokes Garner, Bill Barnett, Putter Robbins; second row: Glenn Crosby. Chris Carruthers, Roy Bell, Carl Shorter, George Clarke, Stilly McFadden, Gregg Drew, Steve Thomas; third row: Chris Schmeisser, Martin Daniel, Cliff Hunt, Kue Smith, Steve Graham, Alan Haltom, Bill Dunavant; fourth row: Albert Ray, Chip Srayson, John Peeples, Chuck Chambers, Willie Whitsitt, Arthur Oliver, Wiley Robinson, John Norfleet, Terry Hergenrader; back row: Dwight Vick, Warren Boone, Starke Miller, Tony Settles, Bruce Henderson, Allen Everett, Billy Fisher, Robin Hyde. S3 59 Jim Watson fires a baseline jumper amid Harding opponents. Coach Peters gives instructions to the team in a crucial moment. Owls Drop Close Game To Ridge way In East Memphis Classic At MUS First Six Wins Confirm Early Hopes Coach Jerry Peters has set up a fine reputation for MUS in basketball that has held for many years, and this season was no exception. After two early losses, the Owls fought to a very fine record. The bucketeers won their first six games with little trouble. Captain Price Morrison dropped in the opening basket of the season and the Owls went on to defeat Woodale, and then continued this winning trend by beating White Station, Bishop Byrne, Collierville, Old Hickory, and, for the second time, White Station. The Owls were looking for a second victory over the Cardinals at the Wooddale gym, but were surprised by their opponents and lost 64-60. However, the Owls proved to the student body that they were still the same team as before the loss by defeating arch-rival CBHS by four points in a very physical game the next Friday. The Buzzards were looking forward now to playing in the East Memphis Classic, in which they hoped they would gain some state recognition. Much to the team ' s amazement, they were beaten by Ridgeway by two points in the first round. This was the first time the Dwls had ever been defeated by the loadrunners, and it was quite a lisappointment. The Buzzards began o wonder if the team really was as ;ood as expected as they looked oward the rest of the season. Mil With Kevin Reed going for a possible rebound, Jim Watson drives for a layup against CBHS. Kevin Reed concentrates as he pops a ten-foot jump shot. 61 Watson, Reed, Morrison, And Preston Lead Owls Over Germantown Cagers Receive City Recognition The Owls didn ' t have to wait long to see that the team was really a great one. For the third time, they beat White Station ' s Spartans 65-49. The Buzzards then played the two weakest teams on their schedule, Old Hickory and Tennessee Academy, and defeated them by a combined total of ninety-seven points. The Owls then faced their toughest competition up to that time, the Harding Lions. The Lions were ranked in the top ten of the state at the time but the Buzzards won. Fighting off a fourth-quarter surge by their opponents, the Owls slid past them by a point. The team then travelled to Middle Tennessee to play Columbia Military Academy and Webb. Jim Watson scored a total of 25 points to lead the Owls to a 67-60 win over CMA. The next day, Watson was again the standout as Webb was defeated by twenty points. Then the Owls revenged their early season loss to Ridgeway by defeating them 58-49. Juniors Jim Watson and David Preston led the charge in the next game against Collierville, scoring 20 and 19 points respectively. This big victory infused the team with a new confidence, which they needed for their next opponent, Germantown. The Red Devils were revered by most teams in the city as one of the finest in West Tennessee, but the Owls were ready for them. Kevin Reed, Price Morrison, and Jim Watson played exceptionally well as the Buzzards beat them handily 71- 56. Later, the Owls played Bishop Byrne for the second time. Lee Marshall scored 20 points in leading the team to win number seventeen. The Owls were very confident about post-season play as they prepared for the last part of the season, which included Germantown again. Stan Graves reaches for a rebound in the closing seconds against White Station. Steve Hickman avoids traffic by passing the ball to a crossing Owl. 62 RSITY BASKETBALL TEAM: Lee Marshall, Stan Graves, Rob Heard, Price Morrison Jim atson, Kevin Reed, David Preston, Steve Hickman, Mark Morris; not pictured: Pat Moore. 63 ; 4 a 1 Ji fir g f i A ■ J i L VnV ' I i| s r i Xj Owls Lose to MIAA Champ Melrose — Barely Buzzards Finish Season Triumphant Following the Bishop Byrne game on Homecoming night, the Owls were outdueled by a hot shooting Harding team, 78-66. Jim Watson continued his torrid scoring pace as he pumped through 28 points. Regrouping for the tough T.P.C. tournament, which included Harding and highly rated B.C. A., the team easily dominated Old Hickory, 73-12, and Webb, 70-46. In a tight championship game, the Owls exploded in the last quarter to beat B.G.A., 76-50, and to capture first place in the tournament. Selected to the all-tournament team were Price Morrison, for the second straight year, and the most valuable player, Lee Marshall. Millington became the next victim of the Buzzards in a 69-50 victory. Leading the scoring barrage was Marshall with 19 points, Stanley Graves with 14, and Reed with 13. The winning streak was halted however, as the Owls travelled to Chatanooga McCAllie, and, in a lackluster performance, lost, 54-52. VARSITY BASKETBALL 1975 66 Woodale 64 54 Bishop Byrne 45 74 White Station 51 63 Collierville 49 55 White Station 48 82 Old Hickory 20 60 Woodale 64 45 CBHS 41 48 Ridgeway 50 65 White Station 49 68 Old Hickory 17 54 Harding 53 67 CMA 60 68 Webb 48 68 Ridgeway 49 77 Tenn. Academy 31 76 Collierville 50 71 Germantown 55 74 Bishop Byrne 53 66 Harding 78 73 Old Hickory .12 79 Webb 46 76 BGA 50 69 Millington 50 52 McCallie 54 72 Germantown 65 65 CBHS 48 45 Collierville 26 54 Germantown 70 1 35 Melrose 37 Now, faced with an all-important game with Germantown, MUS secured a first place seeding in the District tournament by winning in overtime, 72-67. David Preston came off the bench to contribute 20 points and, along with Morrison ' s 15 rebounds and 10 assists, paced the team to its 22nd win against four losses. The Owls finished the regular season with a convincing 65-48 victory over CBHS. In the first game of the District Tournament, the Owls outplayed the cautious, slow-down attack of Collierville in a 45-26 contest. In the finals, though, the Buzzards performed slowly amid a revenge- minded G ' town team and lost by the score of 70-54. In the first game of the Regional, the Owls came close to victory against Melrose. However, the team shot under 30% and lost a thriller by two points. Coach Peters, pleased with the final record of 24-6, praised the team for its dedication and effort. Jim Watson shoots over a White Station defender. Lee Marshal] lays in two points against the Brothers. 65 B-TEAM BASKETBALL 1975 40 Wooddale 34 40 Bishop Byrne 43 46 White Station 48 28 Collierville 41 59 Wooddale 58 53 White Station 19 46 Harding 40 42 Wooddale 45 42 CBHS 16 64 Harding 55 42 Auburndale 32 41 Ridgeway 38 52 Collierville 39 35 Germantown 49 43 Bishop Byrne 46 48 Harding 45 49 Auburndale 19 50 Millington 46 32 Kingsbury 47 44 Germantown 39 44 CBHS 45 Owls Win Second Harding Invitational B-Buzzards Pick-UP After Slow Start Dwight Miller maneuvers around the defender for the basket. Sam Varner resists the attempts of the Germantown defender to steal the ball. The MUS B-Team, which began the season with a slow 1-3 start, fired back to win seven out of the next 8 games and, in doing so, captured first place in the Harding Invitational B- Team Tournament. In the first game of the tournament against Wooddale, Sam Varner sank two free throws and then one on a technical to assure an MUS victory. In the finals, the Buzzards defeated Harding for the championship, the second win in a row. The Owls, after a loss to Wooddale, proceeded to defeat CBHS, Harding, Auburndale, Ridgeway, and Collierville before dropping one to Germantown and one to Bishop Byrne on Homecoming night. After victories over Harding and Auburndale, the Owls bounced back to beat a strong Millington team, led by Lane Carrick ' s 17 points and 10 rebounds. With renewed confidence, the B-Team fell to Kingsbury in the first round of the Wooddale Invitational Tournament by 15 points The Germantown game brought victory number 13 as the Owls managed a 54-49 overtime win. Lane Carrick sank a pressure shot with only seconds remaining in regulation time to send the game into the extra I period. Dwight Miller later c linched the win by sinking two free throws. The Owls finished the season with a loss to CBHS. The team, under Coach Joel Watson, was again very strong this year, and many of the players are being watched by Coach Peters for possible positions on the varsity squad next year. 66 B- TEAM BASKETBALL: Bobby Neal, Andy Cowan, Mark Counce, Lane Carrick, Dwight Miller, Jeff Hunt, Dudley Schaefer, Clark Aspy, Jay Stockley, Courtnay Rudolph, Sam Varner. 67 Breaking past defenders in the closing seconds of play, Cecil Godman scores two. The freshman basketball team was one of the best in years and carried the fine record of 13-4. Coach Stacks emphasized that there were no one- man-shows on the team; he felt the best players were Cecil Godman, Chip Grayson, Mike Holt, Conrad McCrary, and Albert Ray. The team ' s first defeat came in a close game with Germantown, who edged MUS by the score 46-43. However, on their second meeting, the baby Owls defeated Germantown handily, 61-56. The team ' s most impressive victory was against Auburndale in a 98-45 contest. Each team member played and scored in the victory. The baby Owls were best in their region, having defeated the three top teams: Millington, Bartlett, and Germantown. The highlight victorie; of the season were against Bartlett 43-40, and Millington 51-40. The team won ten games in a row before dropping the season finisher by one point to Collierville in overtime. The baby Owls entered the distric and started with a 35-24 win over Sheffield. The next round finished the season losing 47-41 to Airways. The team led by ten points in the second half but ran into foul trouble With a r ecord of 13-4, much credit must be given to first-year coach Clyde Stacks for organizing the tean into a winning unit. Conrad McCrary goes over the Germantown zone for the basket. JR. HIGH BASKETBALL TEAM: back row: Coach Stacks, Bill Edmonson, Bob Robinson, Skipper Pridgen, Chris Clark, John Stewart, Cecil Godman, Conrad McCrary, Chip Grayson, Scooter Walters, mgr., Albo Carruthers, mgr.; front row: Albert Ray, Mike Holt, Phil Adams, Dave Walker, Joe Morrison. JR. HIGH BASKETBALL 1975 44 Wooddale 25 51 Harding 49 64 Old Hickory 16 43 Germantown 46 41 Old Hickory 20 85 Auburndale 24 53 Millington 44 43 Bartlett 40 64 Tenn. Academy 24 98 Auburndale 45 61 Germantown 56 73 Harding 49 51 Millington 40 40 Collierville 36 44 Collierville 45 35 Sheffield 24 41 Airways 47 68 Eighth And Ninth Graders Amass Winning Records Younger Owls Show Supremacy, Strengthen Future Potential GHTH GRADE BASKETBALL TEAM: top row: David Dunlap, Bob Cox, Lee lalls, Craig Wiener, Chip Lansden; bottom row: Rush Waller, Jeff Peters, Breck lton, Tim Guyton, Bill Mace; not pictured: Mark Johnson. T he eighth grade basketball team I posted a 22-4 record after a rigorous and tight schedule. Although the team only played three home games, they managed to defeat opponents such as St. Dominic ' s, Harding, and Wooddale. They lost their first two games by the Grace-St. Luke Christmas Tournament, then proceeded to win the next 12 games. Coach Keesee highlighted Breck Bolton, Bill Mace, Lee Quails, and Tim Guyton as the team ' s outstanding players; he also attributed the team ' s fine record to a strong defense and a team of good shooters. Craig Wiener ' s jumper from the cornei ■puts the Owls ah 3ad by two. 8th GRADE BASKETBALL 35 Harding 32 32 St. Dominic ' s 30 55 Sheffield 15 59 E.C.S. 16 29 St. Dominic ' s 21 38 Elliston 41 54 M.C.A. 28 56 Colonial 19 35 Wooddale 28 39 Auburndale 13 28 G.S.L. 42 37 Towering Oaks 18 41 M.C.A 24 42 St. Dominic ' s 34 64 Sheffield 15 59 Auburndale 20 35 Colonial 28 49 Wooddale 31 46 Towering Oaks 14 59 Sheffield 18 23 M.C.A. 15 47 M.C.A. 14 27 Colonial 16 37 Wooddale 41 41 Harding 28 35 St. Paul ' s 37 I 69 HONOR COUNCIL: standing: Mark Wiley, Scooter Walters, Davant Latham. Turley Howard, David Preston, Philip Adams, Sam Varner, Bruce Moore, Paul Edwards, Gregg Parker; seated: Harvey Kay, Price Morrison, President, Albert Jones. Honor Council Stresses The Positive I he Honor Council made a sustained effort throughout the school year to communicate to the student body the importance and value of the Honor System. Unlike some Councils in the past, it did not attempt to scare students into observing and respecting the Honor Code, but the Council felt that the key to its success was the improvement of understanding among faculty, students, and itself. The idea was that once all had a true understanding of the Honor System, the Honor Council, and the purpose of both, then respect would surely follow. In order to bring about this understanding, the Council attempted to open the often- blocked communication between the student body and itself. Monthly reports, which stressed the benefits of the System along with some useful things that could help students avoid aroblems, replaced the raditional quarterly reports n both the Upper and Lower chools. To further communication, written reports were posted on the bulletin board every month. Reports on the state of the Honor System were given at several faculty meetings. When investigating violations, the Council showed great concern and interest for the student involved. Always a letter was written to the parents of the student involved explaining their son ' s offense and how the Council hoped that he would benefit from the experience. In an unprecedented show of appreciation, the Honor Council received a number of letters from parents acknowledging the Council ' s fine work and concern and the benefits of the Honor System at MUS. In retrospect, the 1974- 1975 Honor Council distinguished itself in attempting to initiate a new method of enforcing the Honor System. It stressed the positive virtues of the System in all its reports while trying to destroy the stereo-typed image of past Honor Councils. The was a step forward for the Honor System — beginning trends that would hopefully continue in the future. Andrew Wu reaffirms his commitment to the principles of the Honor Code. 71 In a typical chapel pep rally, one sees students giving the buzzard call, Mr. Hatchett dancing to rock music, or two pair of legs belonging to Harvey Kay and Bill Mueller. A curious mix of devotions, films, pep rallies, guest speakers, and administrative announcements that met three mornings a week, chapel was one experience that each MUS student had in common. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, students gravitated to the eastern end of the main building and sat down in the wooden seats with varying degrees of attentiveness. One broke away from classes and heard announcements about everything from an electricity shortage to the weekend ' s athletic events on Mondays. Wednesdays, a student got the chance to speak about something important to him — whether religion or soccer. Announcements were banned so that chapel wouldn ' t last until lunch. Fridays, 600 students scrambled out of their cars trying to reach their seats before the bell rang. There, after they had finished tying the tie they nearly forgot, they tried to carry the tune of the alma mater. Mr. Boelte ' s scheduled programs were not as interesting as in years past. However, a few were memorable: a time when several students thought they knew where a non-existent fault line existed on the campus; the Christmas music performed by Hutchison, MUS, and Mrs. Schuette; or the witty discussion by the FBI agent. Students listened to more religious speakers, but now and then there was something a bit more off-beat such as Schlitz manager Mr. Stevens ' talk on brewing and Scottish schools. Efforts to improve the skits didn ' t succeed too well — the parodies of TV game shows went on and on as students laughed less and less. But there were other humorous events on stage: Mr. Elder ' s version of Johnny Carson ' s Karnak or Chris Garner ' s neatly written, incredibly lengthy football challenge to the Seniors. To the outsider, chapel was a great glimpse of MUS life; to the student, it was a necessary institution which required his presence. 72 .■n 73 RAH-RAHS: 1st row: Veezy Gully, Cathy Stout, Julia Pidgeon, Patrice Williford; 2nd row: Grainger Wyckoff, Douglas Patteson, Weezie Mann, Missy Owens, Louise Crump; 3rd row: Jane Daily, Missy Nichols, Susan Kubler, Cary Jehl, Erin Saunders, Paige Bailey. JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS: first row: Janet Wepfer, Pam Hyde, Margot Bell, Kathryn Snowden, Margaret Mason; second row: Sloan Towner, Miriam Atkinson, Su ' ellen Robinson, Peggy Garrot, Sarah Hunter. Margaret Mason holds her breath as Conrad McCrary breaks another one. Cheerleaders Prove Instrumental In Revival Of School Spirit arked by packed stands and cheering crowds, the rejuvenation of school spirit was due mainly to the outstanding efforts of the 1974-1975 MUS cheerleaders. Whether it was a jubilant leap after a last-minute bucket or a concerned tear shed for the injured Pat Moore, these cheerleaders clearly indicated their overall involvement. Refusing to be discouraged by the opening two losses of the football team, the cheerleaders responded with extra enthusiasm and were richly rewarded with an impressive string of victories. Neither did the cheerleaders fail to spark support for an equally deserving basketball team. Certainly the untold efforts of the cheerleaders throughout the season served to bring home more than a few Owl wins. The Rah-Rahs, an eager group of apprentice cheerleaders, were of much help to the varsity squad. These Rah-Rahs could be found throughout the stands at any Owl football or basketball contest. Coach Smith ' s Junior High football team was undefeated, and Mrs. Smith ' s Junior High Cheerleaders were no less perfect than the team for which they cheered. It was clearly apparent that the MUS varsity cheerleaders of the future will be fully capable of upholding the high standards of excellence set forth by the varsity cheerleaders. 74 Mark Porter gazes intently at the fleeting figure of Sandra Taft during chapel rally. Cheerleaders entertain student body with football caricature. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: lstrow:]oan Buchignani, Lesley Rainer, Meg Harwell, Pam Wilbourn, Sandra Taft; 2nd row: Louisa Page, Mimi Hall, Sophie Russell, Shana Sloas, Jill Jemison. 75 JUST LOOK AT , WHAT TOUREWEARING 76 You walk down the street minding your own business when you hear a voice behind you, That boy goes to MUS. You panic. Is it your scent? Your dandruff? Could it be that radiant smile that your mother never told you about? Relax. Your dandruff is nothing Tegrin can ' t fix and the fact that you smell like Shelby ' s foot has nothing to do with it. It ' s your clothes. Haven ' t you ever noticed? Look at yourself. No, Don ' t look at yourself. Have someone else do it. You ' re different. You are wearing Wallabees (I). Why? 85% of your comrades are wearing them, so why must you? Be different, wear moon shoes. For those of you who don ' t know what Wallabees are by now: they are not animals, or are they? Actually they are a type of African footwear and may only be worn after three years of hard use. We still insist on wearing Wallabees. OK, wear them, but don ' t blame me if you get shot down by an Australian kangeroo hunter. The other 15% of your classmates are a disgrace to the paleface. Whatever those things called Top-Siders are, they are not moccasins (H). So maybe we should all go barefoot, or wear Earth shoes. What about those so-called socks? If can ' t see in the dark, then just think of your ankles. Must you wear those dark socks? The phrases, true blue and black jack were never meant this way. Be different. Try green argyles. Of course the last student to wear white socks transferred to St. Agnes in the seventh grade, so forget white socks. But why not try something unusual: tennis footies or monogrammed kitchen gloves? Anything but that typical men ' s hosiery. Ah yes, don ' t forget those things they call slacks. Appropriately, for they are slack. At MUS, pants are to a student what a fire hydrant is to a man ' s best friend. You can ' t get into a school athletic event without the proper attire. Pants are no exception. Any MUS student gives away his identity by his three styles of hip huggers. ' First you have your khaki canoeing pants (B J). Although the original purpose of these pants was to match the dead plants in the foyer, they have served purposes ranging from the chess club ' s new uniforms to the school flag. Note that it is a Student Council offense to wear them below the ankles or with a belt. Next come the Levi corduroys (C). What started out as a lousy imitation of crushed velvet has now become a lousy imitation of Seer-Suckers. Yet MUSers still wear them. If not for the matching pioneer shirt, then maybe for that little tag brilliantly placed near the wallet by the back pocket. To some students this tag (status symbol to be?) represents the ultimate in high class style. Finally in the trunk department are the ever present Sears working jeans (F). Don ' t let the fact that they are required dress at the entrance exam intimidate you. At MUS the only thing that could happen to you if you are without this brand is the presence of a small, red brick in your mailbox. Although it may seem that career interests at MUS must certainly center around carpentry, you are mistaken. Those slots are for much more common things, such as pool cues, Coke bottles, and canoe paddles. By the way, don ' t let them fool you at the store. You don ' t want that white pair unless you plan to be a cheerleader. Rounding out our MUS fashion dummy is the torso area. Although our school symbol is the owl, the possibilities of an alligator transfer are extremely good. Yes, Izods are the shirts to be wearing (E K). If you ' re allergic to expensive alligators, then try the popular Alfred ' s special — Pink Oxford cloth shirt (D L) and khaki trousers with free removal of belt loops. Remember — if you don ' t have a stiff collar and the tail out, you are not properly dressed. The final popular MUS shirt is the rugger (A M). Despite reports of discolored zebras, the shirts are exciting. Not because of the colors, but because Jim Watson isn ' t scared to wear one and he doesn ' t play rugby. I looked down at my MUS letter jacket (G) and realized that my identity was no longer in doubt. r 77 Council ' s Activities Increase Involvement ELECTION COMMITTEE: Bo Mitchum, Harvey Kay, Jim Overbey, John Owen, Ramsay Clark, Erich Merrill. In an attempt to bring stu- dents again into a unified body, the Student Council sponsored a wide range of activities designed to bring different groups of people together. Included in those activities were Intramural Basketball, the film series, and Freshman Initiation. As always, the council sponsored the orientation of new students, hopefully giving them an insight into and an understanding of life at MUS before plunging into their classes. In November, several Council members attended a leadership conference at Harding Academy in order to prepare them to face and handle the problems encountered in running a Council. The Turkey Bowl, an everlasting favorite with faculty and Seniors, was held again, along with the murderous mile-long Turkey Trot. And, as a means of raising mon ey, the Council sponsored another car wash and auctioned off a prime parking place. For the Christmas season, the Student Council revived two projects: it planned a small party for underprivileged children, and provided the foyer with a Christmas tree, which, though scarcely limbed, served its purpose. The perennial duties of the Council included the managing of Emphasis 18, the chartering of clubs, and the revising of the Constitution — all of which were handled effectively. A new tutoring program was instituted in cooperation with the Memphis Board of Education. The Council- sponsored dances proved to be some of the most enjoyable dances ever held at MUS. Top name bands were always present with great music and great shows. In an effort to raise money for orphans in Bangladesh, the Council sponsored projects such as Donkey Basketball. These projects were held in conjunction with other similar projects at Memphis private schools. Finally, in an attempt to expand the curriculum, the Council proposed a week of mini-courses for the following year. STUDENT COUNCIL: oe Morrison, Andy Cowan, Tri Watkins, John Phillips, Dale Wells, Bob Geralds, Jimi Overbey, Kenny Kyle (president). Stilly McFadden, Don Hawkes, Wiley Robinson, Lane Carrick, Bill Mathieu, Pat Moore, Kevin Reed, Bo Mitchum. 78 Montage drummer typifies high quality bands provided at Student Council dances. CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE: Wiley Robinson, Jimi Overbey, Billy Mathieu, Kenny Kyle, Bo Mitchum. 79 Encircled by defenders, Albert Jones struggles to pass. Kue Smith rushes toward the St. Andrew ' s goal. 80 The soccer team got off to a flying start in its regular season by practicing in a preseason Memphis soccer league. The team was one of the better teams in this league, compiling a 6-4-1 record. With the onslaught of the cold, wet winter months, the team sloshed and splashed into its regular season. In the first game, they were soundly defeated at home by an excellent Webb team, 2-0, on a rain-soaked field. The next week, they journeyed to Chattanooga for perhaps the two hardest games of the year. The difficulty was magnified by having to play on successive days. Yet, they came home triumphant — with a 2-1 victory over McCallie and a 2-2 tie with Baylor. They traveled again the following week to CMA and St. [JAndrew ' s and more mud, plodding their way to two victories, 4-0 over CMA, and 3-2 over St. Andrew ' s. With this 3-0-1 road record, the team felt it was on its way to a berth in the state tournament. At home once more, the team was faced with a tough Chattanooga challenge, McCallie. The field, a lake is usual, hindered offensive novement, and the game ended in a )-0 tie. The soccer team ended its regular ieason with a victory over St. ndrew ' s and a loss to Baylor in a lard-fought battle. The St. Andrew ' s dctory assured the team of a place in he State Tournament. At the State, the soccer squad was eeded fifth and in the first game Irew third-seeded Father Ryan. The earn struggled and lost 3-1. The B-Team had a winning season, inishing second in the city. Experience Acquired In Pre-Season Play Owls Make First Trip To State £f 9 , I ' LV Langenfelder and Harvey Kay dribble §P p|w| duwnfield with opponents in pursuit. VARSITY SOCCER 1975 Webb Baylor McCallie CMA St. Andrew ' s McCallie St. Andrew ' s Baylor Father Ryan ARSITY SOCCER TEAM: back row: Bo Mitchum, Kenny Kyle, Jody Bellott, George Clarke, Chris arruthers, Jay Langenfelder, Harvey Kay, Kevin Miller, Stilly McFadden, Wiley Robinson, Alex Seagle, Mike alentine; front row: Vint Lawson, Albert Jones, Stokes Garner, Don Harkness, Dan Denker, Ruffner Page, ue Smith, Roy Bell, Bill Leach. 81 Green Team Drops Six Of Eight Grapplers Build For The Future 1 Fun Fong braces himself for the escape from his battling opponent. Ihe MUS wrestling team, although sparked by several fine individual efforts, battled through a disheartening opening season in the MIAA. Coach Leland Smith felt that the Owls were primarily building a better wrestling team for the future. The grapplers began their season with a win over Kingsbury. Led by John Peeples, the team optimistically prepared for the following matches. However, the Buzzards were pinned in their next four, falling to Germantown, Raleigh-Egypt, CBHS, and Harding. This finally awakened the wrestlers as they won their second match over a very strong group from East. Unfortunately, the team dropped their final matches to Wooddale and Overton, bringing them up to the district meet at Germantown. For the district, Coach Smith looked for fine performances from Jack McDonald in the 145 lb. class and Peeples in the 155 lb. class. McDonald had a 3-3 record in competition, and Peeples had won four of his six bouts. Facing fierce opponents, both failed in their attempts for victory. Yet, the Owls still kept their hopes alive for recognition in the district as Arthur Oliver finished fourth in the unlimited class, making him eligible for the regional. There, he was pinned in the quarter finals. Along with Peeples and McDonald, Bill Williams was one of the most consistent winners on the team, recording three victories against two losses in the 125 lb. weight class. Even though five members of the team graduated, Coach Smith looked toward next year ' s team, with a majority returning. WRESTLING TEAM: back row: Leland Smith, John Peeples, Tary Arterburn, Brad Adams, Mac Oliver, Phil Cheatham, Dave Malone, Arthur Oliver, Whitney Brown; front row: Jack McDonald, John Gowdy, Battle Brown, Trenor Moore, Jack Runnion, John Patterson, Eric Hunter, Bill Willia ns, Fun Fong. Coach Kuhl looks on as John Peeples rolls the Wooddale opponent over for the pin. Jack McDonald tries to muscle his foe down to the mat. Bill Williams struggles for position for the pin. WRESTLING 52 Kingsbury 18 5 Germantown 62 6 Raleigh-Egypt 66 9 CBHS 55 12 Harding 51 45 East 24 21 Wooddale 31 12 Overton 49 83 Essay 22 Men Form Backbone Of School Probably 80% of the student body, as in past years, did not know who the members of the Board of Trustees were, or exactly what they were responsible for at MUS. These twenty-two men, who met in the mysterious room in the top of the library, formed the entire foundation for the structure of the school. No doubt very few people knew that the Board of Trustees decided what athletic league MUS would compete in, exactly what courses students would take, what new facilities students would be able to use, or how many students would be allowed to attend MUS. Many would be surprised to learn that MUS has been made possible by the work of the Board of Directors — Mr. Wellford they would listen to any students that had comments or ideas. The MUS Board of Trustees had a completely different kind of responsibility than, for example, the Memphis City School Board — they were not government-funded or influenced by public opinion. Probably their biggest contributions have been the spearheading of every capital campaign since MUS ' s re- establishment and their major role in the Annual Support Fund. MUS, both physically and spiritually, has been made possible through the work of the Board. They acted as a sounding board for concerned parents, students and administrators in the school. The actions of this sounding board were divided into specialized committees such as the finance committee that oversaw the influx of money into the school and advised Col. Lynn in its use; the athletic committee that decided questions over what league to join, etc.; the building committee that decided exactly what future construction would result from the capital funds; and the education committee which dealt with the curriculum. These and other 84 THE UNSEEN BOARD OF TRUSTEES Several members stand before Hyde Chapel at Graduation. committees communicated such concerns with the Board as a whole, and then final decisions were made. Col. Lynn acted as the mediator between students, faculty, the administration, and the Board. He was given the responsibility of running the school smoothly and ironing out any day-to-day problems which might arise. As Headmaster, he communicated the ideas of the MUS student body to the Board of . . . 80% of the student body did not know who the Board was or what they did . . . Trustees. Thus, these twenty-two men deserved much ungiven recognition for their unselfish efforts — unseen work that formed the backbone of MUS. ■a MEMBERS OF THE BOARD: seated: Nelson F. Freeburg, Ross M. Lynn (Secretary), Robert F. Snowden (Vice-Chairman), Alexander W. Wellford, Sr. (Chairman); standing: Lewis K. McKee, Dr. Howard Misnor, William T. Fuller, Thomas H. Todd, Jr., Thomas B. Preston, Samuel S. Rembert, Jr., M. M. Gordon, Roy E. Bell, Jr., James H. Wetter, John Hull Dobbs, Jr.; not pictured: Frank Z. Jemison (Treasurer), William B. Dunavant, Jr., Dr. C. C. Humphreys, Tom Hutton, Joseph R. Hyde, III, John D. Martin, Jr., Harry J. Phillips, Sr., J. C. Rainer, III. 85 Dan Boone and Tony Settles destroy Margaret Taliaferro ' s car as she and Jeanne Bowen watch helplessly. Jan. 12, 1975. snow miraculously fell on MUS, and there was no school. 86 I here was a period of the school year which fell between Back-to- School and spring. In this span students became seriously involved with their academic work before the warmer weather. This range covered a wide variety of school events from the closing of football season, Christmas dances, and mid-term exams to Basketball Homecoming, Mr. Russell ' s film series, and various charity drives. After football homecoming students really became serious with academic work. Their efforts were of course tested by the eternally- dreaded mid-term exams. The holiday season meant formals, parties, basketball, and more formals. It provided a much-needed break from the hassle of school work. New Year ' s Eve, many attended Decem ' s holiday dance at the auditorium, while others went to various parties. The next Monday school started over again. Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story and other films in the tri-school series provided enjoyable and educational entertainment on several Monday nights. The yearbook staff did the bulk of its work in the usual rush during January and February. Snowfall gave students one free day in early January and the mid-quarter break in February was much appreciated. The Civic Service Club conducted the annual March of Dimes drive; and Stilly McFadden coordinated the Emphasis 18 program. March meant spring vacation — ski trips, Florida trips, and other such relaxation. The slump reached bottom in early April and the Seniors anticipated graduation. Half-time activities at B-Ball game find Bryan Thompson shooting in a 30-footer contest. Jack Trumpore escorts Basketball Homecoming Queen Meg Harwell as she receives the roses. Mr. Russell converses with a member of Southern Opera Theater, which presemed Amahl and the Night Visitors to the lower school. FILMS, GAMES, SNOW A BIT OF STUDY 87 BM wwC 8 s . - I . - ■ ■ « 04 f fit w MP- x .11 Ruleman as he searches for details to rilliantly fatten his essay. onurL-wave uruauuasimg 10 Australia, ketching human or inhuman forms, writing an ditorial on the absurdity of freshman initiation, lemorizing five declensions and four onjugations, peddling down little-known ounty roads: free time became a scarce ommodity for students as the array of clubs and ublications broadened and the homework for hallenging classes piled higher. Each student ould concentrate his efforts on whichever areas f the rather large conglomeration that attracted him most. Such diversions always kept participants ' interest. For clubs were constantly expanding their range of activities — taking more trips or having more meetings. Similarly, a student could never be stultified for long by classes; extra projects, outside reading, and AP exams afforded all the opportunity to go as far as they wanted. y Bob Geralds and Bill Barnett enjoy Mr. Daniel ' s daily joke in Economics. Lee Marshall, Alan Haltom, and Beth Thomas pay close attention to Mrs. Stanton ' s lecture in Contemporary Issues at Hutchison as she discusses Kissinger ' s upcoming trip to Red China. 90 ith thought-provoking issues and mind-boggling problems, the history electives proved a formidable task for all the students involved. Mr. Boelte ' s Ancient and Medieval History for freshmen delved into the foundations of our present civilization. Mr. Schmidt, in his first year, led some ambitious members of the Sophomore class in the elective, Modern European History, which surveyed Post-Renaissance culture. Mr. Schmidt also taught a new elective concerning the rise of Nazi Germany. Students studied the personality and life of Hitler, while gradually perceiving the extreme eccentricities of the Third Reich, not only through texts but also through games of diplomacy and strategy. Mr. Harkins, acting chairman of the history department during Mr. Deaderick ' s absence, continued the Civil War elective and, along with Mr. MacQueen, expanded the minds of lethargic Juniors and Seniors in American History classes. Social currents and classic paradoxes in U.S. History, although seemingly boring on first view to many students, proved to be very interesting to almost all. Again, all U.S. History students faced the annual curse of a term paper. Much work was incorporated into these, but few could admit that this paper was not of some interest and help in the study of American History. Each student had to have a full- credit of Bible to meet graduation requirements. Mr. Jackson initiated two new semester electives from which Juniors and Seniors could choose. Philosophy of Religion dealt with the argument of whether God exists, and the Ethics Course focused on the ever-confusing questions of Christian morals. Some MUS Seniors went to Hutchison to discuss contemporary issues under Mrs. Stanton. During the year, each took his turn to be a co-editor of Mutch In Touch, a current events newspaper composed of articles written by members of the class. The Lower School student faced difficult studies in the course of Geography, under Mr. Davis. The Government classes under Mr. Broer started out on the topic of Watergate. Paradoxes, Stocks And Bonds, Third Reich, Confederate Victories, God ' s Existence Puzzle Students In SOCIAL STUDIES Clay Robertson, Ronnie Kirkpatrick, Ed Curry, and Joe Bellott exhibit varied emotions of interest, attentiveness, and boredom during American History class. Mr. Schmidt relates some of the more interesting aspects of Hitler and the Third Reich to his Nazi Germany class. 91 Steve Hickman works diligently on his homework in Senior Math. Trying to finish a simultaneous solution keeps Billy Oates, Stephen Kotler, and Mark Morris away from the lounge during organizational period. Alan Haltom and Gregg Drew excitedly punch out a new program in Computer Math. 92 - Quadratic Equations, Linear Functions, Similar Polygons, Computer Programs Add Variety To MATHEMATICS Trying to provide Seniors unin- terested in the abstractions of Senior Math an opportunity for mathematical studies more to their liking, the mathematics department offered for the first time a review course, Selected Topics in Mathematics, to aid them on the challenging College Board tests. Groans of anguish were still heard from Senior Math students as they struggled with the intricacies of derivatives and trig functions. The response was so great to last year ' s introduction of Computer Math that it was continued as a regular semester elective with three sections — two of Freshmen and Sophomores and one of Juniors and Seniors. The students learned to write unique programs and to work more complex problems with the computer, but at the same time, each individual was encouraged to work at his own rate and level. While Computer Math students learned the use of the computer, other students once again resorted to scratch paper and slide rules, for calculators were banned by the administration as unfair and unnecessary. For additional variety, some of the courses received new teachers. Coach Smith pounded Algebra II into several sections of Juniors while Mr. McGhee took over the teaching duties of all Senior Math classes except the advanced section. Pre- algebra, seventh grade math, Algebra I, Geometry, and Calculus all remained virtually the same. 93 Coach Stacks shows Scott McDearman how to use the giant Pickett. Stan Myers searches for germs in the drinking water under the microscope. 94 Atomic Weights, Thermodynamics, Double Helix, Slide Rules, And Kinetic Molecular Theory Bother Students In SCIENCE The science teachers continued their program of improving old experimental equipment and purchasing new equipment. Mr. Carpenter replaced or repaired microscopes as needed for his biology students. More experiments were worked into the course, and the students were required to give oral reports and to write a research paper. The ever-popular physics course was once again taught by Coach Mitchell. The physics equipment was rounded out with the additions of a complete electronics unit and mechanics equipment, such as force wheels and centrifugal force experiments. In chemistry, Mr. Omundson added a college-level Chemistry II course. Students were required to take the Chemistry Advanced Placement Examination in May. With the addition of this course a Spectronic 20 color photometer and three pH meters were purchased. This gave the advanced chemistry students the capacity to do expanded pH and potentiometric experiments designed around oxygen reduction reactions. The chemistry labs also saw the addition of new fire fighting and emergency equipment. Freshmen were still able to take the physics-chemistry course, which was taught by Coach Stacks. In the lower school, seventh graders took life science, and the eighth graders explored earth science. Steve Robertson vigorously questions Erich Merrill about procedure as Charles Payne watches the recording timer make dots on the tape. 95 MUSARC: from left: Fun Fong, Mike Feder, Cullen Kehoe, John Hines, Bruce Wynn, Joe Garrett, Mr. Evin Perdue. Joe Skinner narrates the footage of the antique steam engine. 96 CCTV: rom eft: Graham Mathern, Joe Skinner, Charles Payne, Erich Merrill, Steve Robertson, Phil Cheatham. TV — Radio Broadcasts To South Pole, Lecture Room Perhaps one of the most expensive and complicated extra-curricular activities at MUS involved the technology of communications through the Amateur Radio Club (MUSARC) and the MUS CCTV crew. As of last year, both of these organizations were relatively new, but they showed a considerable amount of growth this year. The greatest satisfaction of the Amateur Radio Club was the acquisition of the trailer directly behind the chapel. This gave the club a better place for their equipment and activities. Under the supervision of Mr. McGhee and Mr. Perdue, MUSARC transmitted dots-and-dashes to various other hams in such areas as Japan, the South Pole, and Australia. Examinations were available to members of the club if they wished to acquire their ham radio licenses. The MUS Closed Circuit TV Crew was busily at work under the guidance and supervision of Mr. MacQueen. The crew acquired various pieces of equipment such as a special- effects generator and a new color monitor. The group taped several guest speakers, dramatic productions, and the famous battle of Midway. Mr. MacQueen was very pleased with the quality of the crew. The varied ages of the crew members were good for the group as the experience would be needed in the years following. Mr. Perdue, in his usual work clothes, puts up a new antenna. 97 Southern Renascence, Convention And Experiment, Four Critics Of The Twentieth Century, And English Workshop Offered Students In ENGLISH Mr. Haguewood ' s Man ' s Search class studies Faust outside the dreary classroom. Responding to the increased size of the student body, the English department offered several new electives each semester. In addition to his already popular Shakespeare and English literature electives, Mr. Hatchett added a new course on literature critical of American society. Students in this course studied major works of four disenchanted early twentieth- century novelists. Other new courses introduced were The Southern Renascence, Mr. Russell ' s survey of the literature of the twentieth- century South, and Convention and Experiment, in which Mr. Thompson led a study of the development of poetry in this century. To make the choice of subjects even broader, courses were continued in the study of Victorian literature and American literature, and Mr. Haguewood ' s Man ' s Search for Himself and Mr. Boelte ' s Modern Literary Criticism remained popular selections. In Utopia and Satire, Mr. Russell directed the intriguing study of man ' s search for perfection. To make it possible for even those deficient in basic writing skills to benefit from the expanded literature electives, English 101-104 was replaced by a program of non-credit English workshops. The workshops were taken in addition to an English literature elective during the first semester by those who otherwise would be spending every English class on the basic techniques of writing and grammar. The tenth graders were required to slave through two term papers instead of the usual one of past years. The eighth graders in the lower school expanded their studies as the required reading included more novels. 98 99 Literary enthusiasts, few in number, brought their talents and frustrations to the MUSe. Under the leadership of Roger Winfrey and Mr. Hatchett, the 1975 literary magazine raised more money than any MUSe in recent years. After Mr. Hatchett made his annual pleas from the Chapel podium, he and Winfrey took on the task of weeding out the literary masterpieces from the pulp fiction. Also contributing to the success of the MUSe was the staff of artists, headed by Sam Varner and Bill Ruleman. Perhaps the most . noticeable aspect of the MUSe was its early distribution The Quill and Scroll society was established to give recognition to those who have made outstanding efforts in the field of high school journalism, while still managing to stay in the upper third of their classes. The major prize of being inducted into Quill and Scroll apparently was a subscription to Quill and Scroll magazine. Dearth Frustrates MUSe Staff !i QUILL AND SCROLL SOCIETY: Erich Merrill, Tary Arterburn, Kenny Kyle, Dan Boone, Roger Winfrey, Andrew Wu, John Marcom. MUSe STAFF: Bob Halley, Bill Ruleman, Pat Moore, Don Harkness, Bob Ruch, Jimi Overby, Steve Maroda, Kenny Kyle, Palmer Wilson, Roy Bell, Tayloe Nickey, Mark Morris, Billy Oates, Jim Marshall, Sam Varner, Ramsay Clark, Tary Arterburn, Sandy Fraser, John Semmes, Alan Haltom, Hadley Butler, Robbie King, Andrew Wu, Michael Marker. 100 MUSe Staff Member Mark Morris slashes story instead of finishing his Spanish homework. MUSe EDITORS: Sam Varner, Alan Scott, Roger Winfrey, Mr. Hatchett, Sandy Fraser, Bill Ruleman. 101 Mr. Harkins proofreads sports copy. David Preston smiles for photographer as Fraser Humphreys mutters imprecations. NEWSPAPER STAFF INCLUDES: Dale Wells, Mike Zadick, Allan McCool, Haines Fullerton, Jimi Overbey, Robbie King, Chip Hughes, Bill Mueller, Cliff Phillips, John Barron, Brad Adams, Palmer Wilson, Keith Porter, John Semmes, Chip Austin, Erich Merrill, Tayloe Nickey, and Bob Wilder. Jordan Arterburn studies the latest edition. Owl ' s Hoot Successful For the first time in recent MUS history, the school newspaper was produced through the collaboration of two co-editors. Fraser Humphreys and David Preston combined efforts and supplied the student body with seven issues of the Owl ' s Hoot. By no means, however, was the success of the newspaper due to the work of only two men. Certainly the paper would not have become a reality without the counsel of faculty adviser Mr. John Harkins. And each editor proved himself instrumental in the composition of every issue. Particularly interesting was the content of the 1974- 75 Owl ' s Hoot. The annual Homecoming edition gathered wide student interest; and this interest was retained throughout the year with entertaining features, dirty-lounge condemning editorials, and professional quality cartoons. Best of all, perhaps, was the interview with Mr. Hatchett. Few will forget what the Old Buzzard remembered. 102 r i persecute!..  «  s  ■ %- « ctf  w ' Experienced Seniors Overcome Annual Chaos Having been trained over the summer at Oxford, the 1975 Owl Staff was indeed exceedingly well qualified for its job. The year began with a combined effort in selecting the theme of the book. Soon, nevertheless, things were returned to their naturally chaotic state as those infamous deadline marathons were announced. Delinquent section editors and tardy prints could be found scattered about Room Three at any time during the week before a deadline. Qualitatively, however, the 1975 Owl is perhaps the best ever. Experience is an asset in any organization, and experienced seniors far outnumbered the underclassmen in the higher positions of the annual staff. It is impossible to determine the total number of hours of work involved in producing the annual, but this number is certainly very high. John Marcom was editor-in- chief of the Owl and quickly became famous for his incessant demands for copy. Mr. Ellis Haguewood served as faculty adviser to the annual staff and was noted above all for his never ending patience. PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF includes: Tom Edmondson, John Wrenn, Newton Allen, Jeff Marker, Chuck Degan, Bill Threlkeld, Robert Tooms, Ed Curry, David Stinson, Bill Edmondson, and Clay Robertson. Mr. Haguewood is surprised to learn of an annual workers ' strike. ANNUAL STAFF MEMBERS include: standing: Bo Mitchum, Dave Malone, Kevin Kenny, Hugh Francis; seated: Sandy Fraser, Bob Ruch, Doug Ray, Battle Brown, Kenny Kyle. 104 Darkroom editor Ed Curry and Photography editor Robert Tooms. Editor-in-chief John Marcom smiles in disbelief at Andrew Wu ' s opening sentence. r n ?° KE ?! i P I l S ,0hn ° W ? n ' Jeff Thomas01 Mike Zadick, Donald Harkness, John Semmes, Tary Arterburn, Andrew Wu, Albert Jones, Roger Winfrey, and uan Boone visit John Marcom in the Saint Joseph Hospital— East; John is recovering from a deadline, not pictured: David George, Alex Seagle, and Kevin Reed. 105 Mr. Mutzi shows David Preston what ' s wrong with his Spanish Philip Adams listens to a grammar. Spanish tape in the library QQ £ o 3 All tq H Iaking four quizzes in a free period and a major test during the regular class period was a common occurrence among foreign language students as they frantically rushed to complete their packets before the end of the grading period the next day. More students than ever before were involved in an expanded independent study program, which included French II, III, IV, and Spanish III. Consequently, the library ' s tape recorders were constantly checked out as students attempted to complete the audio portion of the criteria in their packets. The requirements included exercises from the textbook and readings from other books as well as quizzes and other tests. Feelings about independent study were mixed. Some students did not like it because they did not have the motivation or the organization to complete the packets. Others enjoyed independent study because they were not held back by the slower students, and they often made better grades under this program. The remainder of the foreign language department ' s courses retained the traditional structure with no significant changes in procedure. However, the curriculum was expanded to include Latin III, which made it unnecessary for advanced students to make the sometimes cold and wet trek to Hutchison. Fourth-year classes were all coed, with Latin and Spanish at Hutch High and French at MUS. Although some of the structure of the language department changed, the basic idea remained the same. Students in the first year courses still learned fundamentals of a language, while the more advanced students concentrated on poetry and literature. Miss Green makes a profound statement about Roman republicanism to the Latin II class. 107 Malcolm Aste puts finishing touch to Hugh Sinclair in grueling game of Twixt. CIVIC SERVICE CLUB includes: back row: Joe Morrison, Martin Daniel, Neil Townsend, Kenny Kyle, Mark Graham Kevin Reed, Price Morrison Pat Moore David Preston, Stephen Young, Charlie Allen, David George, Vint Lawson, Leonard O ' Neill, Ronnie Kirkpatrick, Bruce Moore Johnny Lunn. hodv BelloU John Ma com Ham Smythe, Bobby Winfield, Robert Shemwell, Ken McGowan, Kent Ihrig, Dan Murrell; . second row: Whitney Brown, Steve Malone Haly BuTler, E. W. Atkinson, Phil Cheatham, John Newton, Dee Canale, Keith Sellers, Mark WiyguL Chip , Pursell. Arthur Oliver, Mark Printer Steve Taylor, Dane Batchelor, Stu Rosen, Robbie King, John Owen, Stan Sugar, George Klepper, Bobby Tnbble .Steve Bick ,im Ralner; front row: Bill Miller, Stokes Garner, Steve Maroda, Andrew Wu, Palmer Wilson, Albert Jones, Bob Geralds, Stilly McFadden, Bo Mitchum, Kevin Miller, Chip Austin, Wiley Robinson, George Clarke, Don Hawkes. 108 LATIN CLUB MEMBERS include: first row: Clay Beach, Chris Creson, Richard Roberts, Percy C arke Lon Lazar .Newton Allen Rollin Riggs, Carter Rise, Patrick Snipes, Brent Manning, Charles Webb, Rob Threlkeld, Steve Koler .Rand Bould.n Jay Watkins, Steve Malone, Bill Bruce, Charles Porter, Edgar Tenent, William Howard, Rene Bourgoyne David Stinson Andy Cowan, John Norfleet, Jeff Halford, Earl McClanahan; third row: Bill Edmondson Stan Sugar. Ken McCown, Howard Nease, George Sousalas, Bruce Henderson, Cecil Godman. Diverse things such as making signs for the basketball game, setting up the enormous War in the East game, and pulling rabbits out of hats kept MUS club members busy. In the past, the Civic Service Club was always one of the largest clubs at school, and 1975 was no exception. Such projects as the can drives during Thanksgiving and the Hemophilia Drive were just a few of the responsbilities that the club took. The members of the club were very grateful to those students who helped them aid various deserving causes. Whenever one found people circled around a map, and mumbling about flanks and pincer movements, one knew that he ' d found the Strategy Club. Mr. Schmidt, well-educated in the field of military history, was the faculty advisor to the club. The club engaged in different games, such as Panzerblitz and Afrika Korps, every week. The Pep Club, under the presidency of Bill Mueller, and with the hard work of Don Hawkes, was directly responsible for the skits performed in chapel on several Friday mornings. The club posted signs with clever, spirit-arousing slogans around the school in order to attract the student body ' s support for major sports events during the year. With the leadership of Mr. Harkins, the Magic Club was formed. Although new, the club drew a large number of members who had an interest in magic tricks. Occasional excursions were an essential part of another club ' s activities. Mr. Thompson ' s Photography Club made numerous trips to scenic spots in the South in order to capture some unusual and imaginative picture angles. School Spirit, War Games Occupy Clubs STRATEGY CLUB: back row: Eric Omundson, John Wrenn, Tommy Gerber, Booth Outlan, Russell Deaton, Richard Dawson; 2nd row: Davy Harris, Bruce Wynn, George Gully, Brad Adams, Jeff Klinke, Mac Oliver, David Hooper; seated: Dirk Walker, Arthur Oliver, Dan Johnson, Fun Fong. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: Clay Robertson, Tom Edmonson, Robert Tooms, Hugh Francis, Chuck Degan, Ed Curry. PEP CLUB EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Eric Eilertsen, Don Hawkes, Bill Mueller, Jimi Overbey, Bo Mitchum. 109 Musical Scales, Sculpture, Painting, Platonic Ideals Exercise Cultural Abilities In FINE ARTS To the enjoyment of some and the annoyance of others, one credit in the fine arts was required. This credit was obtained through Mr. Fitzgibbons ' Applied Art course, Mrs. Schuette ' s choral music group, Mr. Russell ' s Art and Music Appreciation courses, or his Humanities course. Most students opted for Applied Art. The class periods were spent working on paintings, non-objective and objective, and sketchbooks. Each student also had an outside project each quarter, which could include clay and wire sculptures, paintings, moving pictures, and linoleum printing. For the exam, they were required to write a research paper. The choral music group was joined by students from Hutchison. Mr. Broer still led the beginning and advanced bands which met after school. Mr. Russell ' s Art Appreciation was a blitzkrieg summation of Western art, including architecture, sculpture, and painting. Music Appreciation covered a thorough survey of Western music from Gregorian chants to Godspell. Although Humanities could be taken as an English or history credit, a number of students took it as a fine arts course. Students examined the distinguishing traits and characteristics of selected cultures; emphasis was placed on an analysis of the stylistic periods in Western culture in terms of religious, philosophic, literary, artistic, and musical creations. Students were required to make three entries per week in a journal, as well as read 500 pages of outside reading per semester. Many enjoyed this subject because it was probably the closest thing to a college-level course MUS had. Mr. Fitzgibbons shows a bewildered Al Williams some finer points of technique. 110 Ill Essay COURSE MASTER Pass-fail. No two words brought more joy to a student, or more controversy to averages, exemptions, and college transcripts. Five courses were pass-fail for many reasons. Applied Art and Choral Music were pass-fail because it was difficult to give a number or letter grade to artistic ability. Humanities involved a great deal of reading, while physics was considered very difficult. By making these pass-fail some pressure was taken off the students. Computer math fell into the pass-fail category because of its complexity. English workshop was pass-fail because it was a non-credit course. Students were generally in favor of pass-fail. Pressure to complete assignments was taken away from the student. If a student was doing poorly in a course, parents did not find out the true grade, and the true grade was not figured into grade averages for ranking and college transcripts. Students were more relaxed about pass-fail courses. However, there were some teachers and students who were opposed to pass-fail. They maintained that a student ' s initiative was taken away. Rather than r I Second Quarter Sem. Exam Av. 1 V 9° ? iif. • ?L 41 ft%p P A A SHS HIhHRIH attempting to make an A, students were content to make a P, whatever numerical grade it might be. Mr. Mitchell no longer allowed physics to be taken pass-fail because the students absorbed just enough knowledge to pass rather than to make a high grade. Some students complained that the competitiveness was taken away. And, while only the P or F showed up on report cards and college transcripts, teachers had to keep track of number grades to figure exam exemptions and to decide if the student had passed or failed. Another problem of pass-fail was that Seniors were allowed to take only one pass-fail course. In Humanities, they were allowed to choose between a grade and Pass- fail. However, if they were taking an automatic pass-fail course, Seniors were not allowed to take Humanities pass-fail; it had to be taken for a grade. This was very confusing and upset many students. It seemed certain that the trend towards pass-fail courses would continue despite the opposition of some. Happiness is a P on the report card. Robbie King and John Marcom grudgingly take notes in Humanities. 112 I 113 CUM LAUDE SOCIETY: front row: Bruce Wynn, Hugh Francis, Steve Robertson, Mike Schneider, Ed Wrenn, Don Harkness, Lane Williams, Fred Piper, Jeff Marker, Stephen Young; middle row: Kenny Kyle, Danny Halford, David George, Terry Hergenrader, Erich Merrill, Andrew Wu, Albert Jones, Robbe King, Ed Curry, Jeff Klinke; back row: John Marcom, Watt Efird, Kevin Reed, Price Morrison, Dan Boone, Alex Seagle, Michael Marker. NATIONAL MERIT SEMI-FINALISTS: John Hines, Palmer Wilson, David George, Dan Boone, Stokes Garner, John Marcom, Phil Cheatham, Erich Merrill; not pictured: Rob Skinner, Kenny Kyle. Leaders Reap Rewards Numerous honors were bestowed upon those students who, through above-average intelligence and hard work, proved to be extraordinary academic material. Juniors in the upper 10% of their class and seniors in the top 20% of theirs were inducted into the Cum Laude society in mid-January. MUS ' s chapter of Cum Laude is one of six in Tennessee. Many of these students were also recognized as Dean ' s scholars, whereby they received a school holiday for all A ' s on a report card. Over one-fifth of the senior class Albert Jones pa uses after a grueling day ' s labor during the slimmer. were National Merit finalists, semi- finalists, or letter-of-commendation recipients. In addition to public recognition in local newspapers, finalists competed for need — or honor — based scholarships. The most selective of all organizations, the National Honor Society chose only those who, in the opinion of a faculty committee, exhibited unusually good grades, leadership, character, and service both in and out of school. NHS was one of the most prestigious honors that an MUS student could receive. 114 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: front row: Ed Curry, Stephen Young, Don Harkness, Andrew Wu, urn Fong, Hugh Francis; second row: Michael Marker, Charles Payne, Kenny Kyle, Albert Jones, Bruce Wynn; third row: David Preston, Jeff Klinke, Dan Boone, Kevin Reed, Pat Moore, Alex Seagle; ast row: Erich Merrill, Gib Wilson, Price Morrison, John Marcom. Minutes before class, Kevin Reed catches up on an overdue Humanities journal. 115 Variety Of Clubs Captures Wide Student Interest Ihroughout the last few years at MUS one of the most active clubs has been the Mechanical Engineering and Technology Club. Coach Watson sponsored the Grease Monkeys, and his garage served as headquarters for the enterprise. Patrons of this business were among others, Mr. Boelte, Mr. Hatchett, and Mr. Deaderick. Mr. Leland Smith was largely responsible for the initiation of a lettermen ' s club this year. The appearance of Tennessee Coach Bill Battle was undoubtedly the highlight of the U Club ' s year. Rocketry has been rejuvenated at MUS. The Lower School Rocketry Club was organized this year, and Saturdays were launch days. Mr. Randy Perkins sponsored the club and indeed had a few successful flights himself. Aspiring to someday be capable of competing on a level with Fun Fong and Bob Fischer, a group of Lower School students chartered a chess club. Wednesday afternoons were scrimmage times. With the leadership of Mr. Harkins, the Magic Club was formed this year. Although new, the club drew a considerable number of members who had an interest in the methods and presentations of magical feats. In 1975 there was a club representing the interests of every student. Never before had there been such a large number of clubs in which the student could become involved. Grease Monkeys Randy Werkhoven and Stuart Miller check a carburetor. THE MAGIC CLUB: David Walker, Duke Clement, Joe Skinner, Carl Shorter, Ray Brandon, Barry Hendon. 116 mm THE LOWER SCHOOL CHESS CLUB: David Purcer, Warwick Garner, Tim Guyton, Chris Lee, Allen Landers, Kimbrough Haltom, Lee Nichols, Stephen Sharpe, Mike A. Brown, Brinkley Sprunt, Bobby Eason, Stuart Adams, Tony Masi, Henry Caldwell, Mel Payne, Joey Pierce, Brent Robertson. LOWER SCHOOL ROCKETRY CLUB: David McDonald, Brinkley Sprunt, James Ward, Warwick Garner, Mr. Perkins, Curtis Cowan, David Wiggin, John Garrett, and Tom Barzizza. GREASE MONKEYS CLUB: Stuart Miller, Mr. Watson, Scott McGehee, Tiff Miller, Allen Clayton, Randy Werkhoven, and Rob Heard. THE U CLUB: standing: Mark Wiygul, Bo Mitchum, Lee Marshall, Bruce Bolton, Harvey Kay, Steve Maroda, Jim Overbey, Terry Hergenrader, Stilly McFadden, Neil Townsend, Larry Richmond, Pat Moore, Kevin Reed, John Owen, Andrew Wu, Bruce Henderson, George Clarke, Tony Settles, Cliff Hunt, Martin Daniel, Dan Boone; kneeling: Albert Jones, Kenny Kyle, Price Morrison, Gib Wilson, Putter Robbins, and David George. 117 Aching Muscles, Blistered Feet Lost Gym Clothes, And Stiff Socks Afflict Students In PHYSICAL EDUCATION Shivering in the swimming pool during first-period class, running the cross-country course in the rain, and soaring to unknown heights in the pole vault were all greeted with enthusiasm and fear by P.E. students. As in the past, P.E. was an interesting combination of fun and pain. Each class divided into four teams, with such quaint names as the Grits and the Rippers, to provide competition throughout the year in swimming, football, cross-country, basketball, wrestling, softball, track and field, and volleyball. Senior P.E. assistants again proved to be a valuable aid in allowing more numerous and varied activities. Hoping to lighten their class load, and relishing the position of power, many Seniors utilized this teacher- assistant program. Other Seniors joined the new S.I.P.E.C. (Senior Independent P.E. Club) to meet their required quota of physical activity each week. In the lower school, Coach Ferguson became the new leader of the seventh and eighth graders ' conditioning program. Following the upper school P.E. schedule, Coach Ferguson introduced these younger students to the enjoyable, though sometimes painful, world of athletics. The freshmen, taking the required Health course, explored man ' s psychological and emotional problems, as Mr. Carpenter met the responsibility of informing them of the health problems facing them. 118 The eighth graders are put through heir daily workout. Necessary gym regalia is garnered after intense scrutiny of the lost and found. 119 Tiling T«Do A remarkably varied assemblage of individuals converged on the campus every morning, and each had his own idea of what he was seeking. Apathetic, spirited, bored, amazed, grouchy, jubilant, curious, frustrated — the conglomeration of attitudes depended on everything from the weather to scheduled tests. Because there were so very many individuals, each had his own valuable place in the community. The special thing about the MUS environment had to be the co-operation and friendship between all the classes and all the faculty. A student was just as likely to spend his free period in a free teacher ' s classroom as in the lounge. All the different persons, with all their different personalities and talents, made MUS a much more interesting place to be, and rare was anybody who didn ' t find at least some advantage to being immersed in so much diversity. , Engaging in a lively conversation in the lounge, Cliff Hunt smugly, and accurately, predicts a State-bound cross-country team. Board Of Trustees Alexander W. Wellford, Sr. Chairman Robert F. Snowden Vice-Chairman Frank Z. Jemison Treasurer Ross M. Lynn Secretary Roy E. Bell, Jr. John Hull Dobbs, Jr. William B. Dunavant Nelson F. Freeburg William T. Fuller M. M. Gordon Dr. C. C. Humphreys Tom Hutton Joseph R. Hyde, III Lewis K. McKee John D. Martin Dr. Howard S. Misner Harry J. Phillips, Sr. Thomas B. Preston J. C. Rainer, III Samuel S. Rembert, Jr. Thomas H. Todd, Jr. James H. Wetter Academic Dean Leigh MacQueen checks out a student ' s college transcript. Lower School Headmaster John M. Springfield listens closely to a fellow teacher. Associate Headmaster D. Eugene Thorn discusses college with a student. 122 I he task of handling the largest and most diversified student body in MUS history, in a way that might benefit each student to the maximum, is a difficult, if not impossible, one. Nevertheless, the 1974-75 MUS administration, consisting of Col. Lynn, Coach Thorn, Mr. MacQueen, and Mr. Springfield, succeeded admirably in this area. Col. Ross M. Lynn, the Headmaster, was entrusted with the duties involved in running the school as a whole. These duties included keeping the school well financially, laying plans for the expansion of MUS, and winning the annual faculty tennis tournament. Associate Headmaster, D. Eugene Thorn, was in charge of keeping the daily activities around the school running properly. In addition, he advised Seniors on their college decisions. Leigh W. MacQueen, the Academic Dean, oversaw the curriculum. He was also in charge of the school ' s TV and videotape equipment, a welcome aid in many courses. Lower School Headmaster John Murray Springfield was responsible for all Lower School activities, and he fulfilled the responsibility through firm discipline. In addition, he taught several eighth grade math courses. The administration ' s relations with the student body were good, and were marred only by a minimum of the usually unavoidable student- administration friction. Perhaps the reason for this was flexibility on the part of the administrators who cooperated with student desires in such areas as dress and hair regulations, Senior lunch privileges, and various Student Council activities. While they were usually cooperative, the administrators were also able to lay down the firm hand of discipline when necessary: for example, in keeping the Student Lounge clean. Top Men Coordinate Menagerie Col. Ross M. Lynn, Headmaster, speaks at a faculty meeting. 123 School Runs Smoothly With Help Of Busy Staffs As it was their duty to run the school from day to day, the staffs were faced with many responsibilities including counseling MUS students, overseeing the bookstore and the bookeeping, and raising funds. The staffs attacked these tasks vigorously, and consequently the school functioned as smoothly as ever before. Mr. Daniel, Mrs. Green, and Mrs. Lenz ran the school ' s business activities. In addition to running the bookstore and serving as the school ' s business manager, Mr. Daniel applied his vibrant personality to the teaching of two classes in economics. Mrs. Green and Mrs. Lenz, composing the business staff, were responsible for the school ' s bills and overseeing the bookkeeping. One of the busiest members of the faculty was Mr. Shurlds, who for the second year shouldered the responsibility of guidance counselor, while also serving as golf coach and ecology teacher. Mr. Shurlds was also one of the most popular teachers with the students, as he did such things as giving up many Wednesday afternoons to teach students the game of bridge. The development staff, consisting of Mr. Cooper, Mrs. Mayer, Mrs. Hale, and Mr. Boaz, carried out the task of raising funds and keeping in touch with alumni through such doings as the publication of MUS Today. Mr. Cooper was also active in many other ways at MUS, such as helping the annual ' s photography staff. The Library Staff, consisting of Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Huckaba, and Mrs. Haizlip, was once again successful in keeping the library atmosphere placid and serene. They were also kept quite busy as they had to oversee the many details that made it possible for the library to be such a tremendous aid for many students. Mr. Daniel checks his notes as he delivers an Economics lecture. As guidance counselor, Mr. Larry Shurlds looks over third quarter progress reports. Mr. Melvin Cooper takes time off from his Development Staff duties to work on pictures for a desperate photography staff. 124 125 Mr. Ferguson relaxes during faculty meeting in the library. Mr. Russell captivates class with his fascinating dissertation on Sir Thomas More 126 Sacrifices Of Time For Football Band, Theater Reflect Genuine Interest I more than casual interest in the well-being of the student was exhibited by a number of faculty members who sacrificed spare time to supervise student affairs. Mr. Rick Ferguson, Lower School Physical Education director, coached the eighth grade football team to a successful season. An alumnus, Mr. Ferguson returned to MUS after serving as Director of the Sophomore Advisor Program at Southern Methodist University. One of the most active teachers at MUS, Mr. Richard Broer taught eighth grade government, vocabulary, and music. Besides directing the band, Mr. Broer also advised the Photography Club and :he Lower School Honor Council and social committee. Mr. George Elder devoted a majority of his time to MUSTA ' D, the theater arts program. Aside from directing student productions of You Can ' t Take It With You and Annie Get Your Gun, Mr. Elder occasionally found time to teach speech, Bible, and vocabulary. Mr. James Russell, chairman of the English department, again proved himself to be one of MUS ' finest teachers through his efforts in a variety of courses in the areas of English and the Fine Arts. Mr. Russell always took time to befriend students and, in addition, sacrificed much time in sponsoring numerous activities in art, music, stamps, coins, and honorary societies. A student ' s defense of Ford ' s pardon of Nixon attracts Mr. Broer ' s attention during government. Mr. Elder models his unique wardrobe in the Biology Lab for Speech students. 127 An established epicurean, Mr. Mutzi shows the proper technique by which on may enjoy a hamburger. 128 Most Effective Teachers Often Seem Silent hile some teachers were flamboy- antly exerting their personalities on life at MUS, others were going about their jobs more silently, but were nevertheless accomplishing just as much, if not more. Driven by strong concern, these teachers would go to almost any length to help their students. One of the most active among these was Mr. R. Craig Schmidt who coached soccer and taught Modern European History, the Rise of Nazi Germany, and Revolutions. As one of the most intellectual teachers at MUS, Mr. Schmidt could often be found engaged in a discussion on almost any topic with a student or fellow teacher. Another of these concerned teachers was Mr. Vincent Mutzi, who taught Spanish I, II, and III. Mr. Mutzi ' s interest in his students was evident in the individualized Spanish II program which he spent weeks over the summer planning and organizing. Mr. Charles Pettigrew, teacher of Spanish I and English, could often be found helping students on his own time. Though his courses may have seemed difficult at times, few of his students could deny benefiting greatly from them. In addition to spending a lot of time tinkering with ham radios, Mr. Raymond McGhee served as Chairman of the Mathematics Department and taught Geometry, Algebra II, and Senior Math. Mr. McGhee always had time to befriend a student, and for this he earned the reputation of being one of MUS ' most congenial teachers. Vfr. Schmidt explains the virtues of Machiavellianism to his ' Revolutions class. Mr. Pettigrew tries to think of a clear explanation for the Spanish reflexive substitute. 129 Mr. Perkins explains the simplicity of modern math to 8th graders. Empathizing with the plight of Medieval serfdom, Mr. Boelte looks up from his reading as yet another visitor enters the already-cramped office. Drudgery of Daily Routine Relieved By Sometimes Odd Humor Humor adds a lot to the mood of a classroom, and the jokes of many teachers added interest and enthusiasm among the students. Mr. Robert Boelte, one of the more popular teachers, was known for his outlandish jokes and his generally jocular mood. An avid world traveler, his experiences added greatly to his English and ancient history courses. This past summer he studied at Oxford University in England. The Lower School was fortunate to have Mr. Andrew Saunders to alleviate the quiet and studious mood. Dedicated to coaxing the Alma Mater out of Friday Chapels, he directed The Glass Menagerie, and was an active chairman of the Fine Arts Department. Always promoting a personal relationship with all his students, Mr. Randall Perkins coached the 8th grade football team. He taught Lower School arithmetic, and spent most of his spare time investigating Southeastern golf courses. In his first year as student council advisor, Mr. Mike Carpenter showed a genuine interest in its affairs. He coached the soccer team, expanding the program to include play in a pre-season exhibition league, and taught swimming at the MUS Day Camp. , , . ,... ..■..-. ■.■ 130 Mr. Saunders takes notes at a faculty meeting about controlling noisy students. Mr. Carpenter relates the fairy tale of the dachshund to photosynthesis for biology students. 131 Youthful Teachers Show Mr. Fitzgib- bons eagerly awaits the arrival of his meal at Cole- man ' s after a sailing club trip. Mr. Hark ins, with Mr. Schmidt, makes his way through the gathering throng to a seat in the shade for CBHS game. s Maturity everal teachers who were new at MUS only a year or two ago have by now adapted well to the environment here. With one to two years of experience, these teachers have settled down and have really begun to make important contributions to life at MUS. One of these young teachers was Mr. C. W. Stacks who, in his second year at MUS, taught Physics- Chemistry and coached varsity tennis and ninth grade basketball. An extremely conscientious teacher, Coach Stacks left no stone unturned when he could help a student in need; and it was only under his guidance that the tennis team finally received much of the recognition it had long deserved. Also in his second year of teaching at MUS was Mr. Bill Fitzgibbons, who taught art and was the faculty sponsor for the University Sailing Club. Fitz combined an agreeable disposition with a thorough knowledge of his subject to make art one of the most popular course offerings at MUS. Jn her third year here, Mrs. Sandra K. Carter taught typing to students from both MUS and Hutchison. She combined effective teaching with a leisurely class atmosphere to make an otherwise monotonous subject interesting. Mr. John E. Harkins returned to MUS to add his teaching talent and satiric wit to courses in American history and Civil War history. Mr. Harkins was also very active outside the classroom, serving as faculty sponsor of the Owl ' s Hoot, and as a member of the Honor Council Committee. Miss Marilyn S. Green, who taught Latin II and III and Spanish I in her second year at MUS, added the charm of youth and vitality to the faculty. In addition to being a faculty sponsor for the Honor Council, Miss Green broadened student interest in Latin by sponsoring such activities as the Junior Classical League and the Christmas program. 132 Mrs. Carter enjoys a friendly discussion with a student on the topic of college decisions. 133 134 Emphasis On Expression Certain teachers emphasized that students ought to express themselves with the maximum effectiveness, whether through writing, researching, or simply using individual initiative. Mr. Haguewood, in his English classes, stressed analyzing literature and learning how to express oneself. He enjoyed spending time with his children and participating in church work. Mr. Haguewood ' s spending countless hours scheduling students over the summer and sponsoring The Owl were ways in which he showed genuine concern for students. Mr. Hatchett, without whom MUS would not have been nearly so interesting a place to go to school, produced coherence out of all his students by means of his often dreaded 225-word composition. He spiced his classes of English and American literature with tales of ten years of summer trips to Europe, and broadened his students ' knowledge of such diverse subjects as Gershwin ' s music, railroading, and Wyatt Earp. Mrs. Betty M. Robinson, who taught French I-IV, stimulated interest among students from both MUS and Hutchison with her innovative independent study program. The success of this program, combined with the interest Mrs. Robinson took in her individual students, made French a very popular course offering and prompted the quick adoption of similar programs by other departments. A new teacher at MUS, Mr. David B. Jackson, taught ninth-grade Bible, Philosophy of Religion, and Christian Ethics, in addition to being the faculty sponsor for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. His serious and practical approach helped each student to learn the maximum in these courses. Mr. Jackson also applied this approach in his monthly Wednesday morning chapel speeches through which he successfully provided a stimulus for students to examine their own philosophies towards religion. Mr. Jackson studiously researches for material with which to enthrall student body on Wednesday morning. Mrs. Robinson carefully listens to a French III student ' s dialogue tape. 135 r Coach Keesee protests to Mr. Carpenter that it takes just as much stamina to run cross- country as it does to play soccer. Coach Davis explains the importance of the country ham in Tennessee history to apathetic seventh graders. 136 Responsibility: most MUS teachers felt a very definite obligation to do their utmost to help every student — whether in the classroom, on the football field, or just through a friendly attitude. Mrs. Betty Jo Higgs always made certain that her eighth grade Latin I students learned the subject well. A thorough, demanding course, it enlightened many to such things as the life of Julius Caesar as well as the four conjugations and five declensions. MUS alumnus John Hobson Keesee finished his first year of instructing at MUS in the spring. He supervised Physical Education classes in both the upper and lower schools. He also coached the varsity cross-country and track teams along with head Coach Peters. His experience as a track record-holder in the 220-yard dash at MUS and as an outstanding member of the track team of Southwestern-at-Memphis undoubtedly aided the thinclads in having a successful season. Mr. Joe Davis taught seventh grade geography and assisted the Lower School Physical Education program. Even though this was Mr. Davis ' first year, he was the B team football coach, chairman of the Dining Room Committee in the Lower School, and an assistant varsity football coach. Mr. Davis enjoyed handball, weightlifting, and hunting. Coach Fred Kuhl has proved his many talents in his first year of teaching at MUS. Coach Kuhl was a lower school English teacher and assistant varsity football and track coach. But moreover, Kuhl Poppa was a self-proclaimed wrestling coach, Karate black belt, small college All-American football player, and intellectual giant. Such stories, plus his friendly manner, have made him a well-known and liked teacher throughout the school — not just in the seventh and eighth grades. Assistant Varsity Coach Kuhl helps an injured John Pool reach the bench during CBHS game. Disappointed with a pupil ' s translation, Mrs. Higgs knows the reason: he didn ' t do his homework. Teachers Work To Improve Diverse Areas With Shared Responsibility .. 137 Mr. Omundson thrills his students with yet another account of blimp derring-do. 138 Quirks And Anecdotes Individualize Atmosphere I he unique personalities of several teachers made life quite interesting around MUS. In class, and around school, these individual teachers have strongly influenced many students. Without a doubt, Mr. Jerry Peters possessed one of these unique personalities. No one who has ever seen his amply decorated automobile or heard the strange tales told by the athletes on his cross-country, track, and basketball teams can argue with this. In addition to fielding fine teams in each of these sports, Coach Peters revitalized the P.E. program with deeper instruction in more activities. Longtime faculty member Evin L. Perdue taught Algebra II, Selected Topics, and Computer Math. Mr. Perdue ' s colorful personality and unique humor brightened these otherwise dull areas, and attracted many students to the Amateur Radio Club, which he sponsored. Mr. Jerrold W. Omundson, who taught Chemistry I and II, never failed to surprise students with sparkling witticisms and infinitely shocking tests. The popular Mr. ' O ' continued to spice long chemistry lectures with stimulating stories about his swim team and his life as a blimp commander. Mr. Mitchell, teacher of Physics, Calculus, and Senior Math, was MUS ' s image of the gregarious bachelor type, with an unfailing interest in the individual student. He spent his off- time working with the linemen of the varsity football team. Perhaps the most energetic of the teachers was Mr. Leland L. Smith. Besides teaching Algebra I and II, Mr. Smith coached varsity wrestling and freshman football and track. He also was on the Dining Hall Committee and was the faculty advisor to the ' U ' Club. To each of these responsibilities, Coach Smith added the buoyant optimism necessary for success. Coach Smith hugs Brad Adams in jubilation over yet another victory. Coach Mitchell computes the resultant vector so he can dazzle even the brightest Physics student. 139 140 Tea ch ers Enli ven W Classes Through Popularity hile many never really thought of popularity as a prerequisite for teachers, and it wasn ' t necessary, it definitely aided the class atmosphere. Mr. Norman Thompson proved to be an interesting person, as well as a sarcastic humorist. His English courses were quite note-worthy, and many varied opinions existed about his methods of teaching. Photography and racquetball took up most free time. Mr. Watson has also been enjoyed by his tenth grade geometry class, and his bubbling personality has added greatly to the Grease-Monkey Club. His strong leadership has guided wayward students the way the Discipline Committee wanted them to go, and he has produced successful basketball B-teams. Mr. Jake Rudolph, always known for his football coaching ability, taught Algebra I to the 9th grade, too. Furthermore, he was Athletic Director. He led the Varsity Owls to a successful 6-4 record over tough opposition. Mrs. Pallie Hamilton; the head librarian, taught students how to use the library in order to get the most out of it. Moreover, the ever- expanding library was kept very well-organized and easy-to-use by the staff, which she headed. Because of her hard work, the library was instrumental in the research of paper-writing students. Miss Martha Gattis, a third-year English teacher, put to good use the new overhead projector which her department received. She fulfilled her post not only by pounding a good background into the occasionally thick skulls of MUS seventh graders, but also by preparing them for the English regimen which they would face in the future. Choral music at MUS has improved tremendously since Mrs. Schuette started teaching students how to sing. She was very involved with Emmanuel United Methodist Church as their choir director and a member of the Fellowship of Methodist Musicianship. She stressed to MUS students that singing was one of the best ways to convey feelings. Mrs. Schuette reviews the basic scale for Choral Music students. Coach fake Rudolph looks on from the sidelines during a tense football game. Mrs. Pallie Hamilton intently types up a form for the library. 141 Staffs Perform Necessary Functions T he people behind the scenes of I MUS — including the maintenance staff, lunchroom staff, and office staff — performed the functions that were vital to keep MUS going day-by-day. Under Mrs. Lenti ' s supervision, lunches were served with a greater variety of food to a larger group of hungry boys. Josie Cowans, Ersie King, Lola Jeffery, Mattie McKinney, and Nancy Pettis were responsible for the preparation and the serving of the food. The maintenance staff, consisting of Ulysses Boulton, Robert Watson, Willie Taylor, and James Willis, was the group of MUS ' handymen who were responsible for all of the odd jobs around campus. Robert Davis and Jack Demming could usually be found working either in the workshop or in any place where something was broken. Ulysses Boulton and Robert Watson helped keep MUS a clean school; and Willie Taylor, who has been at MUS for years, could be seen helping out at all of the extracurricular activities at MUS. The efficiency of the office staff was very astonishing, considering that only Miss Easum, Mrs. Brugge, and Mrs. McGowan performed the labors of secretarial work at MUS. Miss Easum and Mrs. Brugge kept up with the Upper School paperwork, while Mrs. McGowan accomplished this in the Lower School. Willie Taylor, perennial handyman around MUS, enjoys a moment ' s relaxation by his truck. KITCHEN STAFF: Ersie King, Josie Cowans, Mattie McKinney, Nancy Pettis, Lola Jeffery. MAINTENANCE STAFF: James Willis, Jack Demming, Robert Davis. 142 143 BEHOLD THE SENIORS Joe Boals stirs his acrylics before beginning his Applied Art Project. Sandy Fraser reads up on mouse raising. Alex Seagle tries to keep up with the difficult choreography as he, Don Hawkes, Harvey Kay, Bill Mueller, and Jimi Overbey dance to Rock ' n ' Roll Part II in the CBHS skit. Terry Hergenrader and Dave Malone evidence amusement and lax dress code during Grub Day Chapel Service. For some reason beyond explanation, Mike Threlkeld finds the gas laws in his A.P. Chemistry intensely interesting. Everett Thomas displays his famed poetry hat as he watches the Christian Brothers game. Donald Harkness takes revenge on Price Morrison for his remark concerning Donald ' s Jim Marshall creates his own canto of Dante ' s Inferno for height. tne Humanities Course. BEHOLD THE SENIORS Joe Boals stirs his acrylics before beginning his Applied Art Project. Sandy Fraser reads up on mouse raising. Alex Seagle tries to keep up with the difficult choreography as he, Don Hawkes, Harvey Kay, Bill Mueller, and Jimi Overbey dance to Rock ' n ' Roll Part II in the CBHS skit. Terry Hergenrader and Dave Malone evidence amusement and lax dress code during Grub Day Chapel Service. 144 William Tarleton Arterburn — Wrestling 11, 12; Civic Service Club 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 10, 11, 12; March of Dimes 9. 10, 12; Bye Bye Birdie 10; Publicity 11, 12; Library Staff 12; Annual Editor-at- Large 11. Student Life Editor 12; Dark Room Staff Editor 9, 10; Muse Staff 10, 11; Newspaper Staff 12; Quill and Scroll 11; Letter of Commendation (PSAT, NEDT); Dean ' s List 11; Dean ' s Scholar 9, 10. Elisha White Atkinson, Jr. — Track 11, 12; Wrestling 11, 12; Civic Service Club 12; March of Dimes 10, 11, 12; Muscular Dystrophy 11; Annual Staff 12. Albert Morris Austin, IV — Football 9. 10; Track 9. 10. 11, 12; Civic Service Club 9, 10, 11, President 12; Civic Service Drives 9, 10, 11, 12; Newspaper Staff 12: Election Convention 9, 10, 11, 12: ludicialComm. 10, 11. Keith Phillip Barksdale — Football io ; Pep Club 10, Exec. Board 11, 12; University Sailing Club 12: March of Dimes 12; Actor in Carousel. Annie Get Your Gun 12; Stage Manager 9, 10, 11, 12; Help at Cames 9; School Service Award 11; Newspaper Staff 9. 10; Election Convention 11; Thespian 10. 11. 12; Cheerleader 11. Captain 12. William Carr Barnett, Jr. — Basketball 9, 10; Civic Service Club 11, 12; FCA 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 12; Civic Service Drives 10, 11; Usher 11; Help at Games 10; Social Comm. 10. John Morgan Barron, IV — Civic Service Club 11, 12; Civic Service Drives 9, 10,11, 12; Advanced Band 9, 10; Jazz Band 9. 10; Help at Games 9; Newspaper Staff 12. Who ' s Who Members are: Don Hawkes, Most School Spirited; Bruce Bolton, Most Athletic; Bo Mitchum, Best Dressed; Stilly McFadden, Most Popular; Kenny Kyle, Most Likely to Succeed; John Marcom, Most Intellectual; Jim Overby, Wittiest; Price Morrison, Best Ail-Around; Pat Moore, Friendliest; Bill Ruleman, Most Talented. Dane Thomas Batchelor — Civic Service Club 9, 12; Pep Club 11, 12; March of Dimes 10. 11, 12; Stage Crew 9; Help al Games 10. 11, Joseph Calloway Boals, IV — Golf n, 12; Track 9; Rocketry Club 9: March of Dimes 9. 10, 11, 12; Letter of Comm. (NEDT). Bruce Nelson Bolton — Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12; Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 9. 10, 11; U Club 12; March ol Dimes 9, 10, 11, 12; Usher 12; Help al Games 9. One Hundred And Six Seniors: Quantity With QUALITY I long with its noteworthy attri- butes, the Class of ' 75 was known irst for its size, with twenty-two nore graduates than any previous ;lass in the history of the school, highly selective, the Class proved :xtremely competitive in all phases )f school life. In academics, over ten lercent of the Class had an A iverage for the seven semester :omposite. There were ten National v4erit Semi-Finalists and ien ecipients of Letters of Commendation. This comprised learly twenty percent of the total lass. The Class fostered several noted nusicians: a Youth Symphony iolinist, a virtuoso pianist, a night lub piano player, and a mild- mannered rock star. Seniors also led the school in athletic achievement, collectively, better than any of recent years. Such excellence required much drive and determination, but also requisite was an innate talent, with which the Senior Class was amply endowed. With the numerical increase, there developed a marked increase in the variety of interests. There were twice as many clubs as in the previous year, and they became considerably more active and included a greater number of students than in years past. Without the interest and leadership of the Senior Class, these clubs could never have been so active. Daniel Hilliard Boone, III — Football 9, 10, 11, 12; FCA 11, 12; Pep Club 12; U Club 12; Annual Staff 10, Fac. Ed. 11. Org. Ed. 12: MUS Bis Brother 12; Cum Laude; Quill and Scroll; Letter of Comm, (PSAT, NEDT); NMSQT Semi-Fin.; Dean ' s List 10, 11; Dean ' s Scholars 9. Battle Manassas Brown, II — Wrestling 12; Civic Service Club 12; MUSARC 11, 12; SIPEC 12; University Sailing Club 12; March of Dimes 9, 10, 11: Super in La Boheme and La Forza del Destine) 12: Usher 12; Help at Games 11; Annual Staff 12: Letter of Comm. (NEDT). James Hadley Butler — Civic Service Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 11,12: Tennis Club 11, 12; Civic Service Drives 9. 10, 11. 12; Stage Crew 10. 11.12; Ticket Sales 12; Library Staff 12; Annual Staff 11. 12: Muse Staff 11, 12; Dean ' s List 9, 10. The dawning of consciousness of Senior status suddenly brought forth a realization of pride in Seniorship. The recognition that the eyes of the younger students were focused upon him seemed to have made each Senior put forth that little bit of extra effort, both for himself and for the sake of those who follow him. The Class as a whole gave the school year its reputation and its memorable personality. Its academic excellence had never before been equaled; its athletic endeavors were on a par with those of any previous class; it displayed more artistic talent; and, for once, the skits were funny. 145 Dee James Canale, Jr. — Basketball Manager 11; Civic Service Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 10, 11, 12; Civic Service Drives 9. 10, 11, 12; Usher 11; Jazz Band 9; Help at Games 9; Library Staff 9. Charles Phillips Cheatham, Jr. — Civic Service Club 12; Scuba Club 12; March of Dimes 11; Flag Raiser 9; Help at Games 11; Library Staff 9. 10; T.V. Crew 10, 11, 12; Letter of Comm. (NEDT, PSAT, NMSQT); Dean ' s List 9. George Gunther Clarke, Jr. — Football o, 11.12: Track 9; Civic Service Club 10, 11, 12; FCA 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 9. 10, 11,12; U Club 12; Civic Service Drives 9, 10, 11, 12; Elec. Comm. 12; MUS Big Brother 12; Letter of Comm. (NEDT, PSAT); Dean ' s List 10, 11; Dean ' s Scholar9. John Ramsay Clark — Basketball 10, 11; Track 11, 12; Civic Service Club 12; Civic Service Drives 11; Muse Staff 12; Elec. Comm. 12; Dean ' s List 10. Percy Allen Clayton, III — Wrestling 11,12; FCA 11, 12; U Club 12; Civic Service Drives 12. Francis Henry Collins, II — Chess Club 10, 11. 12; SIPEC 12; Strategy Club 12; Flag Raiser 9; Help at Games 11; Dark Room Staff 10; Dean ' s List 9. 10. Spirit-minded Seniors lead the seventh period rebellion prior to the CBHS game. 146 Seniors Strive For Spirit REVIVAL MUS spirit could literally have died on the night of September 20, 1974. The previous year had ended in apathy, and after that night, the football team was and 2. But the spirit did not die. Several members of the Senior Class lad met during the summer and had come up with a few ideas which they et loose on the student body. The Pep Club was entirely reorganized, the Lettermen ' s Club was chartered to promote school spirit, and a few stunts were pulled during seventh period study hall. The support became the best it had ever been for a losing team, and with it, the gridders came out with a winning season. The leadership of a nucleus of Seniors initiated a revival of MUS spirit, which continued through Dasketball season — another great :redit to the Class of ' 75. In their plight against the Brothers, Alex Seagle, Kevin Reed, and Donald Harkness try to encourage the faltering Owls. Martin Bryan Daniel — Basketball 10; Soccer 11, 12; Tennis 11, 12; Civic Service Club 12; Pep Club 12; U Club 12; Civic Service Drives 11, 12; Annual Staff 12. Dan Howard Denker — Soccer 10, 11.12; March of Dimes 9, 10, 11,12. Gregg Hancock Drew — Baseball 11, 12; Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12; Soccer 12; Football 9. 12; Golf 10, 11. 12; Track 9, 11, 12; Camera Club 9; Chess Club 9; Civic Service Club 12; FCA 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 10, 11,12; Civic Service Drives 12; Newspaper Staff 9. 10, 11, 12; Social Comm. 9; Elec. Conv. 9, 10, 11, 12; Dean ' s List 9. John Charles Trapp Edwards — Track 9; Chess Club 10. 11, 12; Civic Service Club 11.12; Exotic Animal Club 10; Medieval History Club 11. Pres. 12; Civic Service Drives 11. 12; Library Staff 10. Walter Guy Efird — Basketball 10; Football 9; Camera Club 9, 10; Chess Club 9; Civic Service Club 12; FCA 11.12; Pep Club 12; March of Dimes 9. 10, 11; Help at Games 9, 10, 11; Dean ' s List 10. 11; Dean ' s Scholar 9. Eric Lee EilertSOn — Football 9; Track 9. 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 12; Scuba Club 11; Ticket Sales 12; Usher 10; Help at Games 9; Photographer 10, 11; Cheerleader 12. 147 Kue Smith and Keith Sellers hurriedly work to finish their chemistry assignment as Cliff Hunt puts away his physics to read the latest issue of Mad. Admissions, Grades: Seniors Meet College DEADLINE Fun Hung Fong, Jr. — Football ll; Soccer 10; Wrestling 11, 12; Camera Club 9; Chess Club Vice- Pres. 9, 10, 11, Pres. 12; MUSARC 10, 11, 12; SIPEC 12; T.V. Crew 11, Photog. Director 12; Dean ' s List 9, 10. William Alexander Fraser — Exotic Animal Club Sec. 10, Vice-Pres. 11; Drama Club 11; Actor in Bye Bye Birdie. Man Who Came to Dinner. Carousel. You Can ' t Take It With You: Stage Crew Ten Little Indians: Flag Raiser 9; T.V. Crew 9; Annual Staff 10, 11,12; Muse Staff 11, Associate Editor 12; Letter of Comm. (NEDT). Wade Stokes Garner, Jr. — Soccer 11, 12; Civic Service Club 9, 10, 11, 12; FCA 11, 12; Pep Club 9, 10. 11, 12; Civic Service Drives 9, 10, 11, 12; Library Staff 9; Annua] Staff 12; Letter of Comm. (NEDT); NMSQT Semifinalist; Dean ' s List 9, 10. Joseph Elmore Garrett, Jr. — Chess club 9, 10, 11. 12; MUSARC 11, Vice-Pres. 12; Scuba Club 10, 11; SIPEC Sec. 12; Strategy Club 12; Muscular Dystrophy 9; T.V. Crew 10, 11. David Lewis George — Tennis 9, 10. n, 12; Pep Club 12; U Club 12; Civic Service Club 11, 12; FCA 12; Civic Service Drives 9, 11, 12; Annual Staff 11, Fac. Co-Ed. 12; Cum Laude; NMSQT Semifinalist; Dean ' s List 10; Dean ' s Scholar 9, 11. Robert Atkins Rommel Geralds — Football 9; Track 9; Civic Service Club 12; Pep Club 9, 10. 11, 12; Civic Service Drives 10, 11, 12; Student Council 12; Social Comm. 9, 10, 11; Elec. Conv. 9, 10, 11, 12; MUS Big Brother 12; Cheerleader 11. 148 Mark Ray Graham — C Team Basketball 10; Football 9; Civic Service Club 10, 11, 12; FCA 10, 11; Pep Club 11. 12; Social Comm. 9; Elec. Conv. 9. Steve Duane Graham — Basketball 9, ll; Football 9; Chess Club Sec. 12; Civic Service Club 12; FCA 10. 1 1 . 12; Pep Club 12; Civic Service Drives 12; Help at Games 11; Muse Staff 12. Victor Stuart Guess — chess Club 12; sipec 12; Transferred to MUS in Twelfth Grade. Alan Wray Haltom — C Team Basketball 10; Football 9; Camera Club 9; Civic Service Club 9. 11. 12; FCA 9, 10; Pep Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Cycling Club 10. 11. 12; Help at Games 9, 10; Newspaper Staff 12; Elec. Conv. 9. Donald Hosea HarkneSS — Football Manager 9; Soccer 9, 10, 12; Civic Service Club 11; Pep Club 11; Civic Service Drives 10, 12; Help at Games 10, 11. 12; Library Staff 11, 12; Annual Staff 11, Academics Co-Ed. 12; Muse Staff 10. 12; MUS Big Brother 12; Cum Laude; Letter of Comm. (NEDT, PSAT); Dean ' s List 11; Dean ' s Scholar 9, 10. Donald Oakley Hawkes — Basketball 9, io; Civic Service Club 10, 11. 12; FCA 10. 11, 12; Pep Club 9. 10, 11, 12; Civic Service Drives 10, 11, 12; Usher 11; MUS Chorus 9; Jazz Band 10. 11; Help at Games 11; Annual Ad Campaign Mgr. 12; Comm. of Ath. 12; Social Comm. 9. 10. 11, 12; Elec. Conv. 9, 10, 11, 12; MUS Big Brother 12; Dean ' s List 9. Time grew short for the Seniors as they made final plans for college. SAT ' s, ACT ' s, college applications, and ever-important grades weighed upon their thoughts. It was a time for musing, for deciding a new course in life. Soon one would be leaving MUS to prepare for a greater future, but those past years seemed a lost paradise. The easy studying was over; and the world ahead loomed as one in which few care, less respect, and none protect. The Senior year was a time for action, for projecting oneself into the leadership role on campus. It was the responsibility of the Senior to share in the workings of the school, and most came through admirably. This leadership was important, not only to the individual ' s pride, but also to the character he would assume in the eyes of college admission staff members. Little did any suspect the unbelievable amount of pressure placed upon the Senior until the time arrived. The Seniors of 1975 responded in outstanding style to this pressure. Coach Thorn discusses the location of New College with Harvey Kay. 149 Paul CroWSOH Henry — University Sailing Club, Pres. 12; FCA 9; MUS Chorus 11, 12; Flag Raiser 10, 11.12. Terry Alan Hergenrader — Football 10, n. 12; Civic Service Club 11, 12; Pep Club 11, 12; U Club 12; March of Dimes 11, 12; Election Conv. 11; Dean ' s List 11. 12; Dean ' s Scholar 10. John Charles Hines, Jr. — chess club 10, n, 12; MUSARC 11, Sec. 12; SIPEC 12; Drama Club 11: Strategy Club 11, 12; March of Dimes 9; Actor in The Man Who Came to Dinner; Stage Crew of Arsenic and Old Lace; Help at games 11; Letter of Comm. (PSAT. NEDT); NMSQT Semi-Fin.; Dean ' s List 9, 12. David Lynn Hooper — Chess Club 12; sipec 12; Strategy Club, Sec. 12. James Fraser Humphreys, III — Soccer 9; Civic Service Club 9, 10, 11, Vice-Pres. 12; Pep Club 12; Lost and Found Comm. 11; Newspaper Staff 11, Co-Ed. -in-Chief 12; Dean ' s List 12. Clifton Sullivan Hunt — Basketball 9, 10; Cross Country 10, 11, Capt. 12; Football 9; Track 10, 11,12; FCA 11; Pep Club 12; U Club 12; University Sailing Club, Vice-Pres. 12; March of Dimes 9, 10, 11, 12; Usher for The Man Who Came to Dinner; Help at Games 9; Social Comm. 12. Seniors Merit Increased After seventeen years of concentrated thought, John Hines prepares to enter the answer to the question of the Universe into the computer. 150 PRIVILEGES Having endured five years of waiting endless hours in endless lines, the Senior class finally arrived at the day when they could enjoy their long anticipated Senior Privileges. These granted him such rights as going out to lunch once a week, cutting classes, and having a Senior Holiday. Along with the feeling of satisfaction that these rights produced, the new privileges engendered an increased sense of responsibility, for the Senior now knew that the administration placed trust in his actions. Responding to such trust, the class as a whole proved that it merited such responsibility. Because the Seniors did not abuse their once a week lunch privilege during the first semester, it was extended to twice a week for the remainder of the year. The class had learned not to get into trouble, and knowing this, the administration granted the Seniors more freedom. This reflected the class ' s sense of responsibility and attested to its overall attainment of maturity. Joe Robert Ivins — Basketball 11, 12; Footbal 12; FCA 12; Usher 11; Help at Games 11. Lyndon Daniel Johnson — Chess club 9, 10, 11, Pres. 12; SIPEC 12; Strategy Club, Pres. 12; Dark Room Staff 11; Letter of Comm. NEDT. Albert Mitchell Jones, Jr. — Football 9; Soccer 9, 10, 11, 12; Track 9, 11; Civic Service Club 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 11, 12; U Club 12; Civic Service Drives 10, 11, 12; Tickets for Carousel: Lost and Found Comm. 11; School Service Award 11; Annual Staff 11, Seniors Ed. 12; Honor Council 12; Election Conv. 10, 11, 12; Letter of Comm. (NEDT); Dean ' s List 9,10,11, 12. Harvey Leland Kay, III — Golf 11.12; Soccer 9, 10, 11, 12; Track 11, 12; Civic Service Club 12; Pep Club 11, 12; U Club 12; Civic Service Drives 9, 10, 11, 12; Honor Council 9, 10, 11, Vice-Pres. 12; Election Comm. 12; Election Conv. 10, 11. Kevin Da vid Kenny — Civic Service Drives 9, 10, 11; Pianist for Music Man; Actor in You Can ' t Take It With You; Stage Crew 9. 10, 11; MUS Chorus Pianist 10; Jazz Band 9. 10; School Service Award 11; Annual Staff 12. Robert Benton King — Civic Service Club 11, 12; University Sailing Club 12; Civic Service Drives 9, 10,11,12, Muse Staff 11, 12; Newspaper Staff 12; Dean ' s List 9, 10, 11; Dean ' s Scholar 12. 151 Kenneth Hampton Kyle — Cross Country 10, 11, 12; Soccer 9, 10,12, Captain 11; Track 10, 11, Captain 12; Chess Club 12; Civic Service Club 11, 12; U Club 12; Civic Service Drives 11, 12; School Service Award 11. Annual Staff 12, Bus. Mgr. 10. 11; Muse Staff 12; Student Council Rep. 11. Pres. 12; Constitution Comm. 11, 12; Elec. Conv. 9, 10. 11, 12; MUS Big Brother; NHS; Cum Laude; Quill and Scroll; NMSQT Semi-Fin.; Sewanee Award 11; French Award 9; Dean ' s Scholar 9, 10. 11, 12. Samuel Fredrick Lewis — Golf 12; Civic Service Club 11, 12; FCA 10, 11, 12; Civic Service Drives 10, 11; Dean ' s List 9, 10. James Stillman Rockefeller McFadden — Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Soccer 12; Track 9; Civic Service Club 12; FCA 11, 12; Pep Club 9. 10, 11, 12; U Club 12; Civic Service Drives 9, 10, 12; Help at Games 11; Annual Staff Typist 11; Newspaper Staff 12; Student Council 9, 10, 11, 12; Social Comm. 9; Elec. Conv. 9, 10, 11, 12; MUS Big Brother; Letters of Comm. (NEDT. PSAT): Dean ' s List 11, 12. David Jackson Malone — Cross Country 10, 11, 12; Football 9; Track 9, 10, 11. 12; Wrestling 11, 12; Chess Club 10, 11, 12; Civic Service Club 11, 12; FCA 11, 12; Pep Club 11, 12; Civic Service Drives 10, 11, 12; Usher 11; Annual Staff 12; MUS Big Brother; Dean ' s List 11, 12. John Elbert Marcom, Jr. — Civic Service Club 11, 12; Pep Club 12; Civic Service Drives 11, 12; Actor in Man Who Came to Dinner; Programs for Carousel and You Can ' t Take It With You; Annual Staff 10; Academics Ed. 11, Ed. -in-Chief 12; NHS; Cum Laude; Quill and Scroll; Letters of Comm. (NEDT. PSAT); NMSQT Semi-Fin.; Latin II Award 9; Dean ' s Scholar 9, 10, 11, 12. Michael Barry Marker — Actor in You Can ' t Take It With You; Muse Editorial Board 11,12; Newspaper Staff 10, Copy Ed. 11, Editorial Ed. 12; Cum Laude; Letter of Comm. (PSAT); French Award 10; Hatchett ' s Chair 10, 12; Dean ' s List 11, 12; Dean ' s Scholar 9, 10,11. 152 Do Not Disturb: Seniors SLUMPING Christmas break was a very special time for Seniors because with it came jthe end of the all-important seven semesters which had had so much bearing on their college acceptance. After the long, hard first semester strain, most seniors loosened their ' collars and diverted their attention from books to other more exciting activities. Weeknights, in addition to weekend evenings, became filled with fun things to do. On Mondays, the English department put on the film series, while intramural buckets proved very popular on Wednesdays. Basketball games gave other alternatives to studies. But if there was a free night open, there was always a good movie to watch or a girlfriend to call to keep the Senior away from the next day ' s assignments. Books? Forgotten? No, not exactly. It ust seemed that the Senior had worked so hard the past semester and now was content to work just a little less. The ast months of school would be mjoyed. Jim Marshall, Palmer Wilson, and Roger Winfrey give their customary attention to Mr. Carpenter ' s Monday morning Biology lecture. Stephen John Maroda, Jr. — Football Mgr. 9; Track Mgr. 9, 10, 11, 12; Soccer 9, 10; Civic Service Club 12; Fishing Club 9, 10; Pep Club 11. 12; Scuba Club 10, 11; U Club 12; University Sailing Club 12; Service Drives 9, 10, 12; Stage Crew Oklahoma; Ticket Sales You Can ' t Take It With You; Help at games 9, 10; Library Staff 9; Annual Staff 12; Muse Staff 9, 12; MUS Big Brother; Dean ' s List 10, 11, 12. James Alrick Kilburn Marshall — Football 9; Civic Service Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Civic Service Drives 9, 10, 11, 12; Muse Staff 10, 11, 12. Lee Rountree Marshall — Baseball 11, 12; Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12; Track 9; Civic Service Club 12; FCA 12; Pep Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Tennis Club 12; U Club 12; March of Dimes 10, 11; Newspaper Staff, Sports Ed. 12. Erich William Merrill, Jr. — sipec 12; mus Chorus 12; Library Staff 10, 11, 12; T.V. Crew 11, 12; School Service Award 11; Muse Editorial Board 10, 11, 12; Newspaper Ass ' t Ed. 12; Election Comm. 12; Cum Laude; Quill and Scroll; Letter of Comm. (PSAT, NEDT); NMSQT Semi-Fin.; Dean ' s Scholar 10,11,12. Kevin Lee Miller — Baseball ll, 12; Football 9; Mgr. Baseball, Basketball 9; Soccer 11, 12; Civic Service Club 12; Pep Club 12; Civic Service Drives 12; Help at Games 9; Newspaper Staff 12; Social Comm. 12. James Richartz Mitchum — Football 9. 10; Soccer 11, 12; Track 9, 11, 12; Civic Service Club, Sec. 11, 12; Pep Club, Treas. 12; U Club 12; Civic Service Drives 9, 10, 11, 12; Help at Games 9; Annual Staff, Ass ' t Student Life Ed. 12; Student Council 12; Constitution Comm. 12; Election Comm. 12; Election Convention 10, 11, 12; MUS Big Brother; Letter of Comm. (PSAT, NEDT); Mag. Campaign, Co- Chairman 11; Dean ' s List 9, 11, 12. 153 Seniors View Six Years Of CHANGE Patrick Anthony Moore — Basketball 10. 11, 12; Football 10, 11, 12; Track 10, 11, 12; Civic Service Club 11, 12; FCA 10. 11, 12; Magic Club 12; Pep Club 11, 12; U Club Pres. 12; Civic Service Drives 10, 11, 12; Actor in Don ' I Drink the Water; MUS Chorus 10; Library Staff 10, 11, 12; Muse Staff 12; Student Council 12; Letters of Comm. (NEDT, PSAT); Dean ' s List 10, 11.12. William Price Morrison, Jr. — Basketball 10, 11, Capt. 9, 12; Track 9, 10; Civic Service Club 9, 10, 11, 12; FCA 9. 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 11, Exec. Comm. 12; U Club 12; Civic Service Drives 10, 11, 12; School Service Award 11; Annual Staff 12; Honor Council 9, 10. Sec. 11, Pres. 12; Elec. Conv. 9, 10, 11, 12; NHS; Letters of Comm. (NEDT, PSAT); Sewanee Award 12. Dean ' s List 10, 12; Dean ' s Scholar 9, 11. William Gerhardt Mueller, IV — Goifi2; Civic Service Club 12; FCA 11, 12; Pep Club 11, Pres. 12; Civic Service Drives 9, 10, 11, 12; Ticket Sales 12; Help at Games 9; Lost and Found Comm. 11; Newspaper Staff 12; Elec. Conv. 9, 10, 11. 12. John Talbot Newton — Basketball 10; Track 12; Civic Service Club 11, 12; FCA 12; Pep Club 11, 12; Hemophilia Drive 12; Stage Crew 11; Help at Games 10. George Tayloe Nickey, Jr. — Tennis n, 12; Civic Service Club 12; Exotic Animal Club 11; Pep Club 12; Civic Service Drives 9, 10, 1 1 , 12; Muse Staff 12; Newspaper Staff 12; Dean ' s List 9, 10, 11, 12. Arthur Wellesley Oliver, II — Football 9; Track 10. 11. 12. Mgr. 9; Wrestling 11, 12; Civic Service Club 12; FCA 12; Pep Club 12; Scuba Club 9, 10. 11, 12; Strategy Club 12; Hemophilia Drive 12. 154 James Cartwright Overbey — Football 9, 10; Soccer 9, 11; Civic Service Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Civic Service Drives 9, 10, 11, 12; Usher 9, 10. 11; MUS Chorus 10; TV Crew 10; Muse Staff 10, 11. 12; Newspaper Staff 12; Student Council 9, 10, 11, Vice-Pres. 12; Social Comm. 9, 10, 11, 12; Elec. Comm. 12; Elec. Conv. 9, 10, 11, 12; MUS Big Brother 12. John William Owen, III — Football 9. 10, n, 12; Wrestling 11, 12; Civic Service Club 11, 12; FCA 11; Pep Club 12; U Club 12; Civic Service Drives 10, 11, 12; TV Crew 11; Annual Staff 11, Fac. Ed. 12; Elec. Comm. 12; MUS Big Brother; Dean ' s List 9, 11. Charles Stanton Payne — Football Mgr. 11, 12; Chess Club 12; SIPEC 12; Strategy Club 12; TV Crew 11, 12; Letter of Comm. (PSAT); Dean ' s List 10, 11. Keith Carlton Porter — Soccer 9, 10, ii; Track 11, 9; Civic Service Club 11, 12; Pep Club 10, 11; Scuba Club 10, 11, 12; Cycling Club 10; Civic Service Drives 11, 12; Office Asst. 11; Newspaper Staff 11, 12. Mark Allen Priester — Civic Service Club Sec. 12; Exotic Animal Club 11; March of Dimes 9, 10, 11; Red Cross Rep. 12. Irion Willis Plirsell — Basketball 9, 10; Golf 11, 12; Civic Service Club 12; Pep Club 12; Civic Service Drives 11, 12. The Class of ' 75 saw its share of changes throughout its years of attending Memphis University School. Since its seventh grade days, this class observed each graduating class grow increasingly diversified in its interests as it grew larger in number. Each year, the senior activities increased but demanded less responsibility on the part of any one individual, as there were more students to carry out the various jobs. The level of 1975 ' s class was perhaps a bit different from that of previous classes in a number of ways. Its enrollment was now more competitive, and academic achievement surpassed that of previous years. What other class has had a valedictorian with a 99 first semester average, with the next four classmates with a 96 for the seven- semester average? Endowed with such ability, the class excelled in most of its endeavors. It also managed to overcome the temptation of letting someone else do it and shouldered its responsibilities, for MUS had taught its students to accept responsibility and had trained them to handle it. These aspects of MUS had not changed. Eric Eilertson, Alex Seagle, and E. W. Atkinson conduct a graphical analysis of motion during their physics lab. 155 Douglas Edwin Ray — Track 9, lO, 11; Pep Club 12; Actor in Ten Little Indians, Physician in Spile of Himself, Bye Bye Birdie, Man Who Came to Dinner, Carousel, You Can ' t Take It With You, The Class Menagerie, Program for Annie Get Your Gun; MUS Chorus 12; Memphis Symphony Chorus 11, 12; Help al Games 11, 12; Library Staff 11, 12; Annual Staff 10, 11, 12; Muse Staff 12; International Thespian Society; Letter of Comm. (NEDT); Dean ' s List 9, 10, 12. Kevin Duke Reed — Basketball 9. 10, n, 12; Track 9, 10, 11, Capt. 12; Civic Service Club 12; FCA 10, 12; Pep Club 12; U Club 12; Civic Service Drives 9, 12; Annual Academics Co-Editor 12; Student Council 12; Elec. Conv. 9, 10; MUS Big Brother 12; Cum Laude; Letter of Comm. (NEDT, PSAT). William Lawrence Richmond, Jr. — Tennis 9, 10, 11, Capt. 12; Civic Service Club 12; FCA 12; Pep Club 11, 12; U Club Vice-Pres. 12; Civic Service Drives 9, 10. 11. 12; Usher 12; Newspaper Staff 9, 10, 11, Asst. Sports Editor 12; Elec. Conv. 9, 10. Clarence Hillman Robbins — Football 9. 10; Golf 9. 10, Co-Capt. 11,12; Camera Club 9; FCA 11, 12; Fishing Club 9; Pep Club 11, 12; U Club 12; Social Comm. 10; Elec. Conv. 10, 11. Stephen fames Robertson — Football Manager 12; Chess Club 10, 11; Scuba Club 11; SIPEC Vice-Pres. 12; Strategy Club 12; Civic Service Drives 10. 11; TV Crew 10. 11, Floor Director 12; Letter of Comm. (NEDT. PSAT). Wiley Thomas Robinson — Basketball 9, 10. 11; Football 9, 10, 11; Capt. 12; Soccer 12; Track 9, 10, 12; Civic Service Club 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 11, 12; U Club 12; Civic Service Drives 9, 10. 11, 12; Usher 9, 10; Help at Games 10; Student Council 11, 12; Social Comm. 9. 10; Elec. Conv. 9, 10, 11, 12; MUS Big Brother 11,12; President of Senior Class; Dean ' s List 9,12. Kevin Kenny leads Alex Seagle, Demetra Quinn, Sandy Fraser, Billy Russom, and B. J. Fiser in prayer as Michael Marker eyes the love dream candy in You Can ' t Take It With You. 156 Seniors Ignore Worries Of TOMORROW Senior classes in the past have been epicurean fun lovers in the truest sense, but few classes have been as successful in ignoring decisions of tomorrow and living for today as the Class of ' 75. The time outside of school was utilized in several different ways by members of the class. There was a marked decrease in the number of large keg type parties of previous classes. During football and basketball many got together at games and plotted their courses for post-game activities, which very often included a jaunt to the Pidgeon Palace for some intoxicating conversation or a meeting at Wendy ' s for the latest gossip. After New Year ' s came the second semester with the slump, and the Senior seemed to take a liking to it. College? That would be a most important endeavor in the life of the graduating Senior. But college life was still eight months away and in the meantime, the Senior continued to live for the present. 1 ? 4 i 3 William Arthur Ruleman, III — Cross Country 11,12; Track 9, 10, 11. 12; MUS Chorus 12; Muse Staff 10, 11, Art Editor 12; Newspaper Staff Cartoonist 12; Actor in The Glass Menagerie: Elec. Conv. 9; MUS Big Brother 12. Billy Edward Russom, Jr. — March of Dimes 9, 10, 11; Actor in Bye Bye Birdie. Man Who Came to Dinner. Carousel. You Can ' l Take II Wilh You; Ticket Sales 9; Stage Crew 9; Library Staff 9; Annual Staff 10. 11. Roy Bryant Scott — Soccer Manager 11; Soccer 10; Chess Club 11. 12; Civic Service Club 12; Exotic Animal Club 10; MUSARC 9; Medieval History Club Sec.-Treas. 12; Civic Service Drives 9. 10,11, 12; Help at Games 9, 10. 11; Library Staff 9. William Alexander Seagle — Football 9; Soccer 9, 12; Tennis 11; Track 10; Pep Club 12; Scuba Club 10, Sec. 11; March of Dimes 9, 10; Actor in Rainmaker. Carousel. You Can ' t Take 11 With You; Usher 10, 11; Annual Business Editor 12; MUS Big Brother 12; Letter of Comm. (NEDT, PSAT); Dean ' s List 9, 10, 11. Keith Fray Sellers — Cross Country 10. 11, 12; Track 9, 10, 11, 12: Wrestling 11. 12; Civic Service Club 12; FCA 11, 12; Mechanics Club 12; Pep Club 12; Scuba Club 10. 11; U Club 12; University Sailing Club 12; Civic Service Drives 11, 12; Annual Staff 10, 11; MUS Big Brother 12; Letter of Comm. (NEDT, PSAT). John Malcolm Semmes — Civic Service Club 9, 10, 11. 12; Pep Club 10, 11. 12; Civic Service Drives 9, 10, 12; Actor in You Can ' t Take It With You; Annual Staff 9, 10, Underclassman Editor 11, Editor- at-Largel2; Muse Staff 9, 11. 12; Newspaper Staff 10. 11,12. Chip Pursell manages to communicate with date over the heady sound of Oil Can Harry. 157 Anthony Dobson Settles — Basketball 10; Football 10, 11, 12; FCA 10, 11, Pres. 12; U Club 12; March of Dimes 11, 12; Help at Games 10; MUS Big Brother 12. Carl William Shorter, Jr. — Football li; Track 11,12; FCA 12; Magic Club Vice-Pres. 12; Pep Club 12; Help at Games 12. Bradford Link Sides — Football 9; Soccer 9; Civic Service Club 10, 11, 12; Fishing Club 9; Civic Service Drives 9, 10. 11, 12; Stage Crew 9; Dean ' s List 9. Robert William Skinner, Jr. — chess club 12; SIPEC 12; Actor in Carousel; MUS Chorus 11, 12; TV Crew 11; NMSQT Semi-Finalist 12. Robert Kuhen Smith — Cross-Countryii, 12; Soccer 10. 11, 12; FCA 11, 12; Pep Club 12; Civic Service Club 11, 12; Stage Crew 9; Lost and Found Comm. 11; Social Comm. 12; Chapel Comm. 12; Dean ' s List 9, 11. Stephen Cartwright Taylor — Football 9, 10; Track 11,12; Civic Service Club 12; FCA 11, 12; Civic Service Drives 10, 12; Ticket Sales 11; MUS Chorus 9; Social Comm. 10. Graduation: An Embarkment Into New RESPONSIBILITY Neil Townsend and John Marcom find Mr. Russell ' s explanation of the Miller ' s Tale embarrassingly amusing. 158 The final year of dependence for the Senior came to an end all too soon. Graduation marked the beginning of a new step into the world. Its approach brought conflicting emotions into his heart. At once, a joyous relief and a sorrowful regret were present within him. He dreaded the loss of old friends, but saw ahead a path of new ones. He abhorred old dependence, but felt heavily the weight of new responsibility. He had now to embark and prepare for his lifelong career as more intense study lay ahead for him in college. Leaving behind one community, the graduating Senior had to face a new, entirely different community which threatened to challenge his deeply instilled values and beliefs. There he would learn to comprehend human problems. The Senior no longer was to be under the security of his parents; upon graduation, the decisions of life would be his to make. Terry Hergenrader, Mark Graham, Jack Trumpore, Joe Ivins, Harvey Kay, and Larry Richmond fool themselves once again into thinking they can get something accomplished in the lounge. Michael Gavin Threlkeld — Coin and Stamp Club Treas. 11, 12: Chess Club 10, 11, 12; SIPEC 12; Strategy Club 12; TV Crew 10, 11; Cum Laude; Letter of Comm. (NEDT, PSAT); Dean ' s List 10, 11. John Neil Townsen d — Football 9, 10, n, 12; Civic Service Club 11. 12; FCA 11; Pep Club 12; U Club 12; Civic Service Drives 9. 10. 11. 12; Flag Raiser 9; Library Staff 10. 11, 12; Annual Staff 10, 11. 12. John Arthur Trumpore — Football 9; Golf 11, 12; Soccer 9, 10; FCA 11; Pep Club 11. 12; Civic Service Drives 9, 10, 11. 12; Elec. Conv. 9. 10. Dirk Edward Walker — Cross Country 12; Track 11, 12; Chess Club 10. 11. 12; Mechanics Club 12; Pep Club 12; March of Dimes 9; Advanced Band 10; Jazz Band 10, 11, 12; TV Crew 10, 11.12: Dean ' s List 10. Randal James Werkhoven — Footba Soccer 9, 10; Track 9; Camera Club 9; Exotic Animal Club 11; Mechanics Club Pres. 11, 12; Scuba Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Actor in Man Who Came to Dinner, Don ' l Drink the Water. Maintenance Worker 12. Robert Michael Wilder — Football 9; Civic Service Club 11, 12; Fishing Club 9: Civic Service Drives 9, 10, 11,12: Usher 9; Help at Carries 9; Newspaper Staff 12. In Memoriam Charles Phillips Cheatham, Jr November 8, 1956 to March 10, 1975 Allen Connell Williams, Jr. — Basketball 9, 10; Wrestling 11, 12; FCA 9. 12; Fishing Club 9; Exec. Comm. 12; U Club 12; Civic Service Drives 12; Letter of Comm. PSAT and NEDT; Help at Games 10, 12. Carter Lane Williams — chess club n, 12. Pep Club 12; S1PEC 12; Strategy Club 11, 12; March of Dimes 11; Help at Games 11; Letter of Comm. PSAT, NEDT; Dean ' s List 11, 12. William Creighton Williams — Wrestling 11, 12; Help at Games 9, 11, 12; Library Staff 9, 11, 12; Dean ' s List 9. Fred Palmer Wilson — Football 9; Civic Service Club 12; Pep Club 12; Hemophilia 12; MUS Chorus 11,12; Newspaper Staff 12; Social Comm. 12; Letter of Comm. (PSAT, NEDT, NMSQT); Dean ' s List 9,12. Robert Charles Winfield — Civic Service Club 11, 12; Civic Service Drives 11, 12; Lost and Found Comm. 11; Muse Staff 12; Newspaper Staff 12; Letter of Comm. PSAT, NEDT. Roger Rhea Winfrey — Civic Service Club 11,12; Pep Club 11,12; March of Dimes 9, 10, 11, 12; Actor in Man Who Came to Dinner. Carousel. Annie Gel Your Gun; Ticket Sales 12; Help at Games 10, 11, 12; Library Staff 11, 12; T.V. Crew 10; Annual Staff 10, Org. Ed. 11, Editor-at-Large 12; Muse Staff, Assc. Ed. 11, Editor-in-Chief 12; Thespian 12; Quill and Scroll 12; Letter of Comm. NEDT; Dean ' s List 9, 11. Walking down the Senior hall, Putter Robbins and Alan Haltom discuss Mr Boelte ' s last murderous test. 160 Mark Edward Wiygul — Cross Country 10, 11. 12; Track 9, 10. 11. 12; Civil: Service Club 12; Scuba Club 11; U Club 12: University Sailing Club Sue. 12; Usher 12: Annual Staff 12; Election Cunv. 12; MUS Big Brother 12; Dean ' s List It). Andrew Christopher Wu — Baseball Manager 10; Tennis 9, 11, 12: Civic Service Club 11. 12; Pep Club 11, 12; U Club 12; Civic Service Drives 9 1(1. 11. 12; Annual Staff 10, Ads Ed. 11, Sports Ed. 12; Muse Staff 12; MUS Bis Brother 12; NHS; Cum Laudc; Quill and Scroll: Letter of Comm. (PSAT, NEDT); Dean ' s Scholar 9. 10, 11, 12. Bruce Hinson Wynn — chess club 9. id. n. 12: MUSARC 11. Pres. 12: S1PEC Pres. 12; Pianist in Carousel: Cum Laude; Letter of Comm. (PSAT, NEDT); Dean ' s Scholar 9. 11), 11. 12. Michael Charles Zadick — c-Team Basketball 10; Football 11; Civic Service Club 9, 10, 11, 12; FCA 11, 12; Pep Club 12; Civic Service Drives 9, 10, 11, 12; Library Staff 11; Annual Staff 11, Ads Ed. 12; Newspaper Staff 11, 12; MUS Big Brother 12. Senior Experience Develops Class PERSONALITY rhe Class of ' 75 had its share of problems and adjustments as has very graduating class. It faced the ilemma of changing philosophies nd attitudes, having experienced le tight togetherness of earlier ears on the one hand, and the ontemporary indifference to the ctivities of others on the other. In the seventh grade, there were ixty of this year ' s graduates who itnessed the hatching of the uzzard, an enthusiastic school ver that swept the entire student ody into hero worship of the asketball team. Soon, however, lere were twice as many idividuals with a marked increase f diverse interests. Toward the middle of their junior 3ar, their reputation was being itablished as the year of the ique. There were those devoted to athletics, those to theatrics, those to journalism, those to chess, those to ham radios, and those solely to their books. The prophecy of cliques was not entirely fulfilled, however. Largely because of both the caliber of the class leadership and the realization that this was the last year of the twelve-year educational process, the barriers within the class slowly melted. The majority of the senior class outgrew their need for maintaining an image and recognized the value of true friendship. The two ends of the poles remained, but the middle of the road grew wider and wider, as those of many and diverse interests began to feel an interest in one another. Slowly they developed the personality of the Class of ' 75. 161 A Day Soon In RETROSPECT Leaving behind his alma mater, the graduating Senior will not soon forget his life at Memphis University School. Here he encountered people, places, and special events that should be distinctly recalled. Of his classmates, some were special friends with whom he formed his social circles; others were little more than casual acquaintances with whom he went to class. Of the teachers who managed to teach him something, some he loved, some he disliked, but most he tolerated — just as they tolerated him. With the recollection of every special event, there will be the memory of a face, and with that face, a name. Although probably insignificant or even unbeknownst to those outside the class, the Senior of 1975 will not s oon forget The Day: ■ that Sellers remembered to wear his tie. • that Hines became known as WN4HFT. ■ before the day that the administration became more interested in fire insurance. ■ that Mrs. Lenti didn ' t waterlog the rice. ■ that Tharpe was absent. ■ that Mitchum and Stratton fought it out. ■ that the lounge was clean. • that Haglund blew up Mr. Boutwell ' s science lab. ■ that Mr. Deaderick ' s office wasn ' t a fire hazard, that we didn ' t give Spook a hard time. ■ that a prominent businessman from the community didn ' t speak in Friday Chapel, ■that Mr. Leonetti expressed himself, that Werkhoven added the word man to his vocabulary. • that Andrew was healthy. that we first learned the meaning of the word hollywood. that Mr. Hatchett demonstrated the proper manner in which to jive, that Andy Baker spoke his mind, that Mr. Deaderick found Geralds ' surprise, that Coach Powell gave a straight geography test, that Mr. Springfield told a funny joke, that Wiley wasn ' t suave, that we saw our first astronaut, that Scope almost became class president, that Animal ran out of wit. 163 MHHI Lex Allen Keith Anderson Jordan Arterburn Peter Banta Steve Barton Pancho Batchelor Roy Bell Joe Bellott David Preston demonstrates his unceasing cheering form. Hugh Francis takes advantage of a rare quiet moment in the foyer. 164 I t the beginning of the « year, Juniors scoffed at Sophomores, for now the Sophs would have their shot at Yaggay and Juniors felt they could continue their summer relaxing period into the school year. But the Juniors ' illusions were soon shattered with the realization that some of them would have to write as many as three term papers per semester. The first hint of what might be required of a Junior was when Mr. Harkins suggested that his students might write two term papers per semester; but later, he took a more realistic view and assigned just one per semester. Juniors taking Art and Victorian Literature were also required to write term papers. Lloyd Crawford Ed Curry John Dameron Chuck Degan Mark Duke David Dunavant Tom Edmonson Allan Everett Kyle Fisher Billy Fisher Hugh Francis Chris Garner John Good George Gully Danny Halford Bob Halle John Hammons Dave Harris Rob Heard Bruce Henderson Steve Hickman Bob Hoehn Hugh Holt Robert Hyde Walter Jones Mott Jones Stephen King Ronnie Kirkpatr ick George Klepper JeffKlinke No Breathers From Term Papers 165 Keith Lambert Jay Langenfelder Bill Luck Scott McGehee John Macy Jeff Marker Bill Mathieu Dick Milford Stuart Miller Tiff Miller Mark Morris Frank Nagel Jay Norfleet Bill Oates Leonard O ' Neill Napoleon Overton John Peeples John Phillips Fred Piper John Pitts John Pool David Preston Rick Pryzma David Reed Trent Riggins Mark Ringold Clay Robertson Bob Ruch Dudley Schaefer Michael Schneider New Realms Of School Discovered Juniors discovered sev- eral new aspects of high school life. They had their first try at the SAT ' s and ACT ' s on early Saturday mornings. Interest in colleges became increasingly important as college choices grew nearer. In an effort to have broader basis for their choices, they began to trickl into college meetings. Juniors also chose their | English courses for the firsi time. Class rings marked th upcoming senior year, but • many chose not to purchase them because of the increasing price of gold. 166 Alan Scott Joe Skinner Jay Stockley Tim Tatum Kenneth Taylor Jeff Thomason Bryan Thompson Bill Threlkeld Robert Tooms Mike Valentine 167 John Adams Charlie Allen Clark Aspy Malcolm Aste Ronnie Banks Warren Boone Rene Bourgoyne Ray Brandon Whitney Brown Billy Canale Marty Cannon Bob Cartwright Chuck Chambers Marshall Clark Consumed By Work Sophomores experienced the hardest year of their school career thus far. Modern European History, the first history course for many, introduced sophs to the world of long nights before a test attempting to learn which king was loved by his people and which wa decapitated. Sophs discovered the thri and frustration of proofs in geometry. Huckleberry Finr, The Great Gatsby, and Macbeth provided the Soph with a complete fulfillment of their literary needs. Some Sophomores discovered Chemistry in which one doe not only learn to face problems found in Himes, but also how to set up a problem in life and work it like a chemistry problem. The academic highlight of being a Sophomore, as always, was the introductioi of the term paper with the aid of Yaggy. 168 ita Percy Clarke John Coop Mark Counce Glenn Crosby Russell Deaton Rich Dietrich Jay Dunlap Jim Enright Bayard Erb Mike Feder Bob Fockler Haines Fullerton Tommy Gerber John Gowdy Randy Graves Stan Graves Tod Hanover Eddie Hardin Barry Hendon Steve Hergenrader Turley Howard William Howard Chip Hughes Andy Humphries Jeff Hunt Kent Ihrig Cullen Kehoe Preston Klinke Steve Kotler Chris Lambert Vint Lawson Johnny Lunn Allen McCool Ken McCown Rick McCullough 169 Forrest McCurdy Scott McDearman Jack McDonald Steve Malone Graham Matherne Mark Merrill Dwight Miller Starke Miller Bill Miller Bruce Moore Trinner Moore John Murrah Dan Murrell Bobby Neal Charlie Oates Ted O ' Brien Mack Oliver Eric Omundson Booth Outlan Ruffner Page Clayton Peeples Cliff Phillips Mark Porter Carey Potter Ted Powell Jim Rainer Richard Roberts Barry Rogers Steve Rosen Courtnay Rudolph 170 Bill Satterfield Joey Schaeffer Tim Sharpe Robert Shemwell Hugh Sinclair Ham Smythe John Stevens Charlie Stuart Stan Sugar Edgar Tenent BobTribble Peter Vermilye Tri Watkins Bret Weaver Dale Walls Stuart Westland John Wilbourn Chuck Wilkinson John Wrenn Dave Wright Tod Hanover relaxes to a little music. Sophs In Transition ith no ill effects from I last year ' s freshmen initiation, the class of ' 77 was at the crossroads between dependence on parents and group camaraderie and the beginning of the independence of driving and dating. Everyone, in his own way, was developing his own talent that would give a good name, not only to himself, but also to the school. This was demonstrated by their fledgling participation in football, cross-country, and basketball. Others participated in MUS ' s fine drama department. All of this encompassed a broad range of excellence in many things, typical of MUS. 171 Brad Adams Philip Adams Newton Allen Eddie Apperson John Atwood Jim Barton Clay Beach Marc Belz Robert Boals Will Bonner Rand Bouldin Dan Brown Bill Bruce Kenny Bryant Tiger Buford Albo Carruthers Chris Clark Tommy Christenbury Don Cockcroft John Colmer George Coors Andy Cowan Stewart Cox Robert Cox Chris Creson Lome Curran Andy Dillon Bill Dunavant Buddy Eason Bill Edmonson 172 Athletic Success Establishes Class Identity Even though the freshman class was the second class to face initiation and the second class to reach the Upper School after a full two years at Hull Lower School, the ninth grade didn ' t remain just another class. The Freshman football team distinguished itself: not only did they allow a mere eight points over the whole season, but they also forged a perfect record. The Junior High Basketball team had an outstanding season. Mike Holt and Conrad McCrary led the team through a fine season. Andy Cowan, Emmett Marston, and Rob Preston deviate from regular pattern and study during free period. Henry Hancock Walter Henley Dan Higley Frank Hitchings Mike Holt David Howard David Howe Eric Hunter John Jemison Fred Jones Greg Lanford Lon Lazar Jack Leachman Bill Leech Walt Little 173 Bill Long Earl McClanahan Conrad McCrary Brent Manning Bobby Marshall Emmett Marston Aaron Miller Jim Mitchell Joe Morrison Carl Morrow Stan Myers Howard Nease John Norfleet Jess Ossorio Vance Overbey Brad Page Paul Page John Patteson Bobby Pidgeon Rob Preston Stephen Pridgen Skipper Pridgen Robert Pyeatt Albert Ray Rollin Riggs Carter Rise David Robinson Robert Robinson Keith Runyan Chris Schmeisser Sam Sheddan Patrick Snipes George Sousoulas Bruce Stein John Stewart 174 Buddy Stimson David Stinson Scott Tatum Steve Thomas Rob Threlkeld John Townes Bill Townsend Jeff Ulmer Ben Vasa David Walker 54:..: ■ -5. ' v, ial frosh Scooter Walters Jay Watkins Charles Webb Stuart Wilson Tom Zadick Frosh Fin d Ne w A dven tures Irge Coors and Tom Zadick put Their shoes eagerly in anticipation of the bell. Freshmen experienced many practices new to them as they migrated to the Upper School from their previous smaller, open environment. Study halls became free periods as Freshmen for the first time had the choice of studying, talking, or wasting time in the lounge, halls, foyer, or library. The section-by- section scheduling of the Lower School was forgotten as Freshmen mixed with all their classmates and even some older students. 175 Jay Allen Drew Banks Jim Beard Bill Bell Breck Bolton Stephen Brown David Caldwell Henry Caldwell Keith Canfield Jeff Childress Bob Cox Chip Crawford Mark Crosby Dan Daniel Paul Deaton David Dunlap Bobby Eason Paul Edwards Martin Fleming Ken Flowers Arthur Fulmer Clayton George Bill Gross Tim Guyton Kimbrough Haltom Chip Hanover Sam Hollis Stan Hughes John Jennings Jim Johnson Lower School Student Council Proves Effective Because of the isolation of lower school from the upper school, students in the lower school have established a student council and clubs of their own. Led by eighth grade representatives David Peeples, Breck Bolton, David Taylor, Bob Cox, and President Hilton Roberts, it sanctioned many activities. Among these were a popcor drive, a dance, and the construction of an obstacle course for the lower school P.E. classes. Lower school students participated in several clubs including the Rocketry Club, the Chess Club, and the Photography Club. 176 ■ta Bruce Landau Allen Landers Chip Lansden Nathan Lerman Marty Lifer Bently Long Bill Mace Tony Masi On their way back to the lower school, Craig Wiener and Nathan Lerman speculate about the effects of what they had for lunch. 177 Hank Massey Cam McCaa Ted McLaughlin Keith McCown Stuart McGehee Terry McGowan Tim McGowan Phillip McNeill 4t)4iA Greg Meyer Emory Miles Rob Moore Buck Neely Lee Nichols Chip Parrott Hal Patton David Peeples Eighth | Graders j RuleHLS Eighth graders departed from Hull Lower School leaving behind many new practices unique to the Lower School. The seniors ' of the Lower School made their last cross-country sprint to the lunchroom in order to be first to that unique MUS lunch. Eighth graders continued another practice with the Bible reading every morning at Lower School assembly. Rush Waller rushes through his Latin assignment before class. Emory Miles and Kevin Perkins settle a disagreement in a gentlemanly fashion. 178 IM Greg Pehlman Kevin Perkins Jeff Peters Joey Pierce John Pierce Lee Powell Peyton Powell Lee Quails Howard Rhodes Hilton Roberts Steve Satterfield Scott Schaefer Hugh Scott Hunter Seabrook Stephen Sharp Robert Sparks Brinkley Sprunt Jack Stokes Gordon Summerfield David Taylor Todd Teague Dean Underwood Tommy Van Brocklin Jim Walker Rush Waller John Walt Craig Wiener Mark Wiley Mark Witte Chip Wood 179 Mark Adams Stuart Adams Cannon Allen Jimmy Allen Robert Ashley Tom Barzizza Russ Billings Mark Bilsky Dick Clifton prepares to ramble behind Bob Dolinak on the gridiron. Robbie Bradley Chip Broadfoot Hope Brooks Michael A. Brown Mike M. Brown Charlie Burrow John Butler David Caffey Jay Canale Bo Clarke • ™ ft t m l 4 , mi J y in w . — ■ssmQ 180 As in many years, the sev- enth grade displayed a fresh brand of vociferous spirit in many Chapel presentations and pep rallies which put most classes, including Seniors, to shame. Faced with the immediate problem of finding transportation to and from games, the Lower Schoolers managed to overcome these obstacles by taking advantage of caravans from Second Pres. and buses to out-of-town contests. Not resorting to ice throwing at cheerleaders, unlike previous years, the seventh graders made a serious contribution to the vivacity at games. Seventh Graders Set Example With Spirit Dick Clifton Curtis Cowan Chip Crain Barry Creson Newman Cross Brian Cunningham Khy Daniel Bob Dolinak George Douglas Hugie Foote Warwick Garner Jon Garrett Lee Gerald Greg Graflund Jeff Gray Tim Greer Jeff Grise Jim Higgason Roger Hiatt Louis Jehl Kim Jenkins Eric Johnson Steve Johnson Bryan Jones Frank Jones Keith Killebrew Sidney Kriger Scott Lance Davant Latham Chris Lee 181 Jay Lindy Andy Marker Leslie McBride Doug McCown David McDonald Mac McGee Don Miller Craig Moody Rob Morrow John Ogle Greg Parker Mel Payne David Pepple David Percer Mark Powell Rob Richardson Brent Robertson Dan Robertson Allen Ruffin Jon Scharff Richard Scharff David Shy Hampton Sides David Simpson Tod Singer seven George Skouteris Robin Smithwick Larry Spencer Scott Stevens Mark Stratton 182 Jet Thomas Ron Thomas Paul Thornton David Vick Paul Wadsworth John B. Walker John Walker James Ward First-Year Students Absorb Traditions s students entered Hull Lower School in the seventh grade, they got acquainted with the traditions and codes which distinguished MUS from other schools. Even though lasting benefits would be derived from the traditions of spirit, participation, and the Honor System, it was perhaps unfortunate that the cliques which were inevitably formed by students in their first year would last through a great part of their stay at MUS. Robert Weaver Don White David Wiggin ii ill George Woodbury Ray Wooten David Zadick 183 | iiiphis Gulps PlaeW County Swallowing farmland and making traffic worse, the city MUS students lived in was not- so-slowly sprawling far past the formerly tranquil Poplar Ridgeway area to quench its thirst for more land and more buildings. The general growth of the city was nowhere more evident than in MUS ' immediate vicinity: office buildings across the railroad, a huge new hospital across Ridgeway, a rising Hyatt hotel, and apartments everywhere. Growth meant more people, which meant more to do. The Mid South Fair, the Liberty Bowl, the Cotton Carnival, a continual barrage of touring shows, three repertory theaters, the WFL Grizzlies, and the ABA Sounds made certain that there was something every night of the week if desired. Few could deny that the conglomeration of 750,000 people the Chamber of Commerce labelled Mid-America ' s Big, New City was becoming a more interesting place to live. HHHH Memphis ' most famous attraction, despite recent competition from Overton Square, remains the river. 184 Symbols of an ever eastward-moving city, White Station Tower and taller companion Clark Tower dominate the East Memphis landscape for miles around. iiiiiiiii I Growing, Growing, Growing: Quiet Shelby Countryside Gives In To Building City Nearly twenty years ago, MUS was situated in a relatively remote section of Shelby County, a mile or so outside the Memphis city limits. But, as urbanization expanded upwards and outwards in the Bluff City, MUS became smaller and smaller in relation to its neighboring structures. Ninety per cent of the nearby construction had sprung up during the past six years. Most noticeable to visitors was the new fifteen-story St. Joseph Hospital, the first of many new skyscrapers to come in East Memphis. A new shopping center just south of the campus provided Balmoral residents with more convenient shopping. Two new office buildings were built across the railroad tracks on Poplar, as well as two shopping malls to the east — Kirby Woods and Germantown Village Square. One of the city ' s finer hotels, the Hyatt- Regency, neared completion at Poplar and Interstate 240. It was to be another part of the Ridgeway development, a nicely designed and completely planned multi-use office- residential center. Farther west, more office buildings were rising, as well as an ultra-modern, 5,000-seat tennis stadium — one part of a multi- million dollar tennis club, one of the finest in the South. As the East Memphis population grew and the demand for convenient facilities increased, more businesses realized the new demand and moved out from other areas of the city. East Memphis was still in its growing stage. And, as the population increased, more changes were added within its boundaries to accommodate newcomers — changes which brought all the advan tages of the large city closer to East Memphis residents and MUS students. Trees and barns in outlying areas of Shelby County are fast being replaced by apartments homes, and commercial buildings. 186 I Clustered apartments and high-rises — this one St. Joseph Hospital-East — typify changing East Memphis environs. A 400-room, 26-story Regency Hyatt hotel rises a couple of blocks northeast of the campus. Nostalgia mixes with reality as Southern ' s earn engine passes behind the new Poplar owers building. 187 McDonald ' s employees are constantly beseiged by students who substitute the golden arches for their dining room. Decorated for Christmas, Overton Square offers shops, restaurants, and music rooms 188 City Offers A Lot To Do: Diversions Range From Mallards At A udubon To Music A t The Square In a city the size of Memphis, MUS students found ample activities to divert their attention from academics. At the top of the list, of course, were eating establishments, frequently resorted to as a change from home cooking. There was no shortage of restaurants; MUS students could be found eating anything from hamburgers at Wendy ' s to full-course lunches at Victoria Station. The usual assortment of new movies flowed during the year, and numerous multi-screened theaters provided ample facilities for their showings. Sporting activities abounded in plentiful multitudes as Memphis State, Southmen, and Liberty Bowl football drew scores of students to Memorial Stadium during the summer, fall, and winter months. MSU basketball got much attention and, even though tickets were hard to come by, many students were fortunate enough to catch the Tigers in action. Pro basketball, on the other hand, was not as difficult to see. But the Sounds were continually supported by a group of MUS die- hards who took a semi-avid interest in the losing club. Professional tennis and golf captured the attention of many spring sportsters, as both the Virginia Slims and the WCT tourneys, along with the Danny Thomas Memphis Classic arrived on the scene late in the school year. Other than food, movies, and sports, a broad assortment of activities was available throughout the school year, including the Mid-South Fair and various craft shows. Opera, including the Met, attracted the attention of a few, as did the Memphis Symphony and various live theater performances. 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Morrison Mr. and Mrs. James T. Morrow Dr. and Mrs. William F. Murrah Mr. and Mrs. Fritz J. Nagel Dr. and Mrs. Charles L. Neely Mr. and Mrs. Talbot A. Newton Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor Nickey Mr. and Mrs. J. Peter Norfleet Mrs. Rich Norfleet Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Oates, Jr. Mrs. Helen H. Ogle Mr. and Mrs. Jerold W. Omundson Mr. Leonard G. O ' Neill Mrs. Susanna Ossorio Dr. and Mrs. John E. Outlan Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Overbey Dr. and Mrs. Gene R. Page Dr. and Mrs. Roy C. Page Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Parker Dr. and Mrs. Charles W. Parrott, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin P. Payne, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. George L. Pehlman, III Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Percer Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pierce Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Phillips Mr. and Mrs. John Phillips, III Mr. and Mrs. John Pitts Mr. and Mrs. Yelton Pool Dr. and Mrs. Huey H. Porter Mr. and Mrs. Earl F. Potter Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Powell Mr. and Mrs. Tom Preston Dr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Pridgen Dr. and Mrs. William R. Pridgen Mr. and Mrs. Wayne W. Pyeatt Mr. and Mrs. Elwood L. O ua ll s Mr. and Mrs. James C. Rainer, III Dr. and Mrs. Sam L. Raines Dr. and Mrs. E. Loyd Reed Dr. and Mrs. Paul W. Reed Mr. and Mrs. Samuel S. Rembert, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Richardson Mr. William L. Richmond Mr. and Mrs. Hillman Robbins, Jr. Mrs. H. C. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. James D. Robertson Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Robertson Dr. and Mrs. James A. Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Finis E. Rogers Mr. and Mrs. William A. Ruleman, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Ruch Dr. and Mrs. William T. Satterfield, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Dudley P. Schaefer Mr. and Mrs. Milton T. Schaeffer Dr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Scott, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Scott Mr. and Mrs. James H. Seabrook, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Bob L. Sellers Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Settles Mr. and Mrs. Winfred Sharp Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Sharpe, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Shemwell Mr. and Mrs. David L. Simpson, III Mr. and Mrs. William Skinner Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smithwick, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald P. Snipes Dr. and Mrs. James G. Sousoulas Mr. and Mrs. Hugh H. Sprunt Mr. and Mrs. Sidney A. Stewart, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Gene E. Stimson Mr. and Mrs. James R. Stockley, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Stokes, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Henry T. Stratton Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Stuart Mrs. Terrel E. Sugar Mr. and Mrs. Herman I. Summerfield, III Dr. and Mrs. Paul F. Teague Mr. and Mrs. Forest L. Thornton Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Tooms Dr. and Mrs. Colin H. Threlkeld, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Wm. C. Threlkeld Mr. and Mrs. John Townsend, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Trumpore, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jean M. Ulmer Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Van Brocklin Dr. and Mrs. Claude F. Varner, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Vasa Dr. and Mrs. Sidney D. Vick, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Walker Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Walker Mr. and Mrs. James M. Walker Mr. and Mrs. John R.Walker, III Mr. and Mrs. Ben R. Waller, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grady Watkins, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Watson, II Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Bert Weaver Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Weaver Mr. and Mrs. Alex Willford Mr. and Mrs. R. Thomas Wells Dr. and Mrs. George Allen Westland Mrs. Jean M. White Mr. and Mrs. John C. Whitsitt Dr. and Mrs. Edward J. Wiener Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Wilkinson Mr. and Mrs. George Luther Williams Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert B. Wilson, III Capt. and Mrs. John Allen Winfrey Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Winkelman Dr. and Mrs. James L. Wiygul Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Wood Dr. and Mrs. George R. Woodbury Dr. and Mrs. Leonard D. Wright, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Y. Young Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Zadick 227 BOYLE INVESTMENT CO. 5900 Poplar Ave. Memphis, Tennessee 381 17 767-0100 For: Real Estate Sales Mortgage Loans Commercial and Industrial Leases Property Management Insurance Congratulations to the Class of 75 From EVERETT THOMAS. LIBERTY SPORTING GOODS, INC. 6112 Quince 682-5624 Features a Complete Line of Athletic Equipment for All Sports LANDAU UNIFORMS 1045 Madison Ave. 725-9355 The One Stop for All Your Uniform Needs. SHOP OF JOHN SIMMONS 41 6 Grove Park Rd. 767-5240 228 MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER SMITH, INC. One Commerce Square 522-2500 We ' re Bullish On America Compliments of FRED K. BEESON, C.LU. Compliments of A FRIEND CONFEDERATED HOUSING ASSOCIATES 1982 Madison Ave. Congratulations to the Class of ' 75 Turner milk is always in good taste Milk and Ice Cream 324-3533 230 (with ifte JK3itfft?a  e of d gs) That Just-for-Kicks High Goes Just One Way . . . . DOWN! Oh, sure. We all know the guy who asn ' t going to get hooked. He was a real cool cat who could handle the tuff. He told us so himself. We ' ve been reading a lot about him for ome time — in the newspapers. Once he got caught stealing — he needed more bread for more junk. Then, he got busted for pushing the stuff. Same old story. He needed more and more money to feed his habit. The other day he OD ' d. End of bad trip. Maybe that sounds like a •ery familiar story. Maybe it ' s some- I lone you know. Don ' t experiment with ' !drugs — even if some of the crowd i (do. Tripping never ends up right. It i can end up wrong . . . Dead Wrong. 231 Extra c jrricular activities. i It ' s the real thing. Coke. Enjoy Bottled under the authority of the COCA-COLA CO. by the COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO., Memphis, Tenn. 232 1975 Faculty And Administration ( Year of appointment listed in parentheses) ross McCain lynn (1954) A.B. (Presbyterian College) M.A. (University of North Carolina) LL.D. (Duke University) D. EUGENE THORN (1955) B.S., M.A. (Memphis State University) Mathematics LEIGH W. MacQUEEN (1961) B.A. (Southwestern at Memphis) M.A. (Memphis State University) American History IJOHN MURRY SPRINGFIELD (1958) B.A. (Southwestern at Memphis) M.F.A. (Princeton University) Mathematics MELVIN D. COOPER (1965) A.B. (Columbia University) M.Ed. (Memphis State University) LESLIE C. DANIEL (1967) B.B.A. (Southwestern at Memphis) M.Ed. (University of Mississippi) Economics A. ROBERT BOELTE, JR. (1969) B.A. (Tulane University) History, English RICHARD C. BROER (1973) A.B. (Brown University) M.A. (Stanford University) Government, History MICHAEL R. CARPENTER (1973) B.S. (University of Tennessee) Biology MRS. SANDRA CARTER (1972) B.S.C. (University of Mississippi) Typing IOSEPH C. DAVIS (1974) B.S.Ed. (Memphis State University) 7th Geography, Varsity Football Physical Education ;EORGE B.ELDER (1969) B.A. (Southwestern at Memphis) Speech, Bible, Vocabulary, Track ICK H. FERGUSON (1974) B.A. (Southern Methodist University) M.A. (North Texas State University) Director of Physical Education — Lower School William m. fitzgibbons (1973) B.F. A. (University of Tennessee) I Art 1 jvlISS MARTHA GATTIS (1972) I B.A., M.A. (Memphis State University) ! English MISS MARILYN SUE GREEN (1973) B.A., M.A.T. (Vanderbilt University) i Latin, Spanish I ELLIS L. HAGUEWOOD (1969) [! B.A. (Harding College) | M.A. (Memphis State University) I English I MRS. FRED H. HAMILTON, JR. (1970) B.S.E. (Memphis State University) i Librarian ■ ' OHN EDWARD HARKINS (1974) ■ B.S. (Memphis State University) ! M.A. (Louisiana State University) ! Ph.D. (Memphis State University) II American History I I V1LLIAM R. HATCHETT (1957) ■ B.A. (Southwestern at Memphis) 1 M.A. (Columbia University) ! ' (Cambridge University) English ;4RS. CHARLES F. HIGGS (1963) 1 1 B.A. (Southwestern at Memphis) i M.A. (Bryn Mawr) j Vocabulary, Latin I pAVID BRUCE JACKSON (1974) 1 B.A. (Harding College) ' M.A. (Harding Graduate School of Religion) Bible Headmaster Associate Headmaster Academic Dean Principal, Lower School Director of Development Business Manager JOHN HOBSON KEESEE (1974) B.A. (Southwestern at Memphis) Physical Education, Varsity Track FREDC. KUHL, JR. (1974) B.A. (Southwestern at Memphis) M.A.T. (Memphis State University) 8th English, Varsity Football and Track GEORGE R. McGHEE, JR. (1970) B.S. (Middle Tennessee State University) M.R.E. (Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) Chairman, Department of Mathematics TOM MITCHELL (1971) B.S. (Lambuth College) Physics, Science, Football MORRIS VINCENT MUTZI (1970) B.A. (Instituto de Monterrey) M.A. (University of Mississippi) Spanish JERROLD W. OMUNDSON (1972) B.S., M.S.T. (Memphis State University) Chemistry, Physics-Chemistry EVINL. PERDUE (1972) B.S. (Southwestern at Memphis) B.F.T. (American Institute of Foreign Trade) M.A. (Memphis State University) Mathematics RANDALL A. PERKINS (1971) B.S. A. (University of Tennessee) Mathematics HAROLD JERRY PETERS (1960) B.A. (Southwestern at Memphis) M.A. (Memphis State University) Physical Education, Head Basketball Coach Head Track Coach CHARLES R. PETTIGREW (1973) B.A. (Union University) M.C.S. (Rollins College) M.Ed. (Rollins College) English, Spanish MRS. FRANK ROBINSON (1968) B.S. (University of Tennessee) M.A. (Memphis State University) Chairman, Department of Foreign Languages French JACOB C. RUDOLPH (1959) B.S. (Georgia Institute of Technology) Mathematics, Director of Athletics Head Football Coach JAMES D. RUSSELL (1965) B.A. (Tulane University) M.A.T. (Vanderbilt University) Chairman, Department of English ANDREW F. SAUNDERS, III (1972) B.A. (Harding College) M.A. (Memphis State University) Science, Junior High Football Chairman, Department of Fine Arts R. CRAIG SCHMIDT (1974) B.A. (New College) M.A.T. (Duke University) European History CHARLES LAWRENCE SHURLDS (1967) B.S., M.Ed. (Memphis State University) Chairman, Department of Science Guidance MRS. CHARLES M. SCHUETTE (1972) B.S. (University of Houston) Music LELAND L. SMITH, JR. (1973) B.S., Ed. (Memphis State University) Mathematics, Health Education CLYDE WILSON STACKS, JR. (1973) B.S. (Southwestern at Memphis) Physics-Chemistry NORMAN S. THOMPSON (1972) B.A. (University of Mississippi) M.A. (Memphis State University) English JOELS. WATSON (1972) B.S. (Lambuth College) M.Ed. (Memphis State University) Mathematics, Basketball 233 Staffers Work Endless Days; Help Of Others Appreciated The production of a yearbook the size of The Owl required, one way or another, the efforts of over seventy people. Countless hours were spent selling ads, processing pictures, writing copy, designing layouts, typing quadpaks, and proofreading. Of course, the book wouldn ' t have been published at all without the more than $5,000 that Don Hawkes ' ad sales campaign raised. Highest salesman David Stinson sold $380 alone. Alex Seagle, the Business Manager, kept the books and handled the billing. The bulk of the pictures were taken by the Photography Staff — Robert Tooms, Ed Curry, Clay Robertson, Newton Allen, Hugh Francis, Bill Threlkeld, and David Stinson. They had to cover every school event. And, along with other Darkroom Staff members John Wrenn, Tom Edmondson, Jay Norfleet, Booth Outlan, Bill Edmondson, Chuck Degan, and Jeff Marker, they developed all the film and printed hundreds of prints (often within the span of a weekend). Tary Arterburn, Paul Henry, Malcolm ffl p WW- Stcre-Sary o 4S m % J - 7re tsorcr page 17 Pearson, Barbara Laabs, Mr. Richard Broer, and Mr. Shelton Robinson provided us with a few pictures, too. However organized it seemed at first, the yearbook staff inevitably did most of its work in the pre- deadline rush. The nucleus of the staff had much more to do with the actual design and writing of the book than in years past. Bo Mitchum, Bob Ruch, Charlie Allen, Mott Jones, Steve Maroda, Hugh Francis, Kevin Kenny, Sandy Fraser, Doug Ray, Neil Townsend, Battle Brown, David Malone, Stokes Garner, and Forrest McCurdy were absolutely indispensible. Others who were willing to do nearly whatever was asked were Mark Wiygul, Martin Daniel, Price Morrison, Kenny Kyle, Whitney Brown, Leonard O ' Neill, Scott McDearman, Mack Oliver, Dexter Witte, Cliff Hunt, Pat Moore, Tony Settles, Harvey Kay, Stilly McFadden, Keith Barksdale, Carl Morrow, Mrs. Albert Jones, Jeanne Bowen, Margaret Taliaferro, Mary Kathryn Marcom, Carol Dobbins, and Connie Boone. But the ultimate responsibility necessarily rested with the section editors. And Tary Arterburn, Andrew Wu, Dan Boone, Kevin Reed, Don Harkness, John Owen, David George, Albert Jones, Jeff Thomason, John Semmes, Mike Zadick, Roger Winfrey, and Tommy Gerber were extraordinarily dependable in getting their jobs done. Mr. Bill Ward, the portrait photographer, patiently endured the ordeal of taking 590 individual pictures — and got what we needed to us when we needed it. He also gave us special help with the cover photograph. Mr. Charles Cantrell and his Art Center Supply Store accommodated all our graphic needs — fast. Mr. Nickey Drake, the company representative, communicated all our special wants to Dallas; the technical quality of the book was in his hands. A special and very large thank-you goes to Mr. Melvin Cooper. With no free time, he took over a completely disorganized and inexperienced photography staff and changed it into a much, much more smoothly run group. It was due to his efforts that we got any pictures at all. He also took many of the better pictures, including the one on the cover. Seasoned by two years of annual- advising, Mr. Ellis Haguewood again undertook the tremendous responsibility of making certain that the book was done. A reservoir of patience, he kept the discouraged going while giving the staff a very free rein in coverage, design, and layout. Much unseen dirty work would have never been done without him. And last, a word of thanks to all the faculty for their understanding of photographers ' interruptions, late assignments, and missed classes. If The Owl ' 75 effectively captures the flavor of the year, it is entirely due to the hard work and creative thinking of all these people. Thanks to you all! page 32 page 52 page 75 234 ADVISOR Ellis Haguewoocl EDITOR-IN-CHIEF John Marcom Specifications Graphics, graphics, and more graphics helped distinguish The Owl ' 75 and its magazine layout. As in 1974, the staff used a wide variety of hand-set type. In MUS Life, headlines are 48 and 84 pt. Cooper Black (Letraset 1196); theatre spreads have 48 pt. Broadway (Letraset 2395) headlines. Sports spreads sport labels of 60 pt. Aurora Bold Condensed (Formatt 5364). Academics pages have impact words of 48 pt. Futura Ultrabold (Formatt 5138). The People section ' s graphics are 48 pt. and 120 pt. Franklin Gothic Extra Condensed (Formatt 5061, 5070). Seniors ' names are in 8 pt. Melior Italic, and credits are in 6 pt. Melior, 1 pt. leading. Memphis headlines are 36 pt. Times Roman Italic. All other headlines are of 18, 24, or 36 pt. Melior or Melior Italic. The standard body copy style is 10 pt. Melior, 2 pt. leading; the introductory initials are of 24 pt. Aurora Bold Condensed (Formatt 5357). Opening, division, and closing pages have headlines of 72 pt. Pistilli Roman Black (Paratipe 11282, 11283) and copy of 12 pt. solid Melior. All color printing was done by Meisel Photochrome, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia. The Owl ' 75 was printed on 60 lb. Taylor dull-kote enamel paper, by Taylor Publishing Company of Dallas, Texas. The press run amounted to 700 copies. page 110 PHOTOGRAPHIC ADVISOR Melvin D. Cooper MUS LIFE Tary Arterburn Bo Mitchum, Bob Ruch, Charlie Allen SPORTS Andrew Wu Mott Jones, Steve Maroda, Mark Wiygul, Martin Daniel ORGANIZATIONS Dan Boone Hugh Francis, Kevin Kenny ACADEMICS Donald Harkness, Kevin Reed FACULTY David George, John Owen Sandy Fraser SENIORS Albert Jones Doug Ray, Neil Town send UNDERCLASSMEN Jeff Thomason David Malone, Battle Brown MEMPHIS John Semmes ADVERTISEMENTS Mike Zadick Stokes Garner INDEX Tommy Gerber Forrest McCurdy AT-LARGE Roger Winfrey PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Robert Tooms DARKROOM EDITOR Ed Curry AD SALES MANAGER Don Hawkes BUSINESS MANAGER Alex Seagle T, wl 235 Index A Adams, Brad — 39, 83, 102, 109, 139, 171 Adams, John — 168 Adams, Mark — 180 Adams, Philip — 22, 68, 70, 106, 172 Adams, Stuart — 117, 180 ADMINISTRATION — 122-123 ADVERTISEMENTS — 190-232 Allen, Cannon — 180 Allen, Charlie — 108, 168 Allen, Jay — 176 Allen, Jimmy — 180 Allen, Lex — 164 Allen, Newton — 104, 108, 172 Allen, Mrs. Virginia 125 Anderson, Keith — 169 Apperson, Eddie — 172 Apperson, Dr. John — 43 Apperson, Virginia — 43 Arterburn, Jordan — 27, 49, 102, 164 Arterburn, Tary — 83, 100, 114, 144D, 239 Ashley, Robert — 180 Aspy, Clark — 37, 67, 168 Aste, Malcolm — 106, 168 Atkinson, E-Dub — 99, 108, 144D, 153 Atkinson, Miriam — 74 Atwood, John — 39, 49, 172, 240 Austin, Chip — 108, 144D B Bailey, Paige — 74 Banks, Drew — 176 Banks, Ronnie — 21, 168 Banta, Pete — 164 Barksdale, Keith — 49, 52, 144D Barnett, Bill — 12, 90, 144D, 159 Barron, John — 102, 144D Barry, W rren — 22 Barton, Jim — 172 Barton, Steve — 6, 11, 37, 164 Barzizza, Tom — 180, 117 BASKETBALL — 60-69 Batchelor, Dane — 93, 108, 145 Batchelor, Pancho — 164 Beach, Clay — 108, 172 Beard, Jim — 176 Bedford, Steve — 18 Bell, Bill — 176 Bell,Margot — 74 Bell, Mr. Roy E., Jr. — 85 Bell, Roy — 59, 81, 100, 164 Bellott, Jody — 81, 91, 108, 164 Belz, Marc — 172 Bicks, Steve — 8, 103, 108, 164 Billings, Russ — 180 Bilsky, Mark — 180 Blair, Sam — 22 A hot afternoon in August finds Gib Wilson, Starke Miller, and Jay Stockley thirsty after a tough two-a-day practice. 236 Boals, Bob — 172 Boals, Joe — 14, 144, 145 BOARD OF TRUSTEES — 84-85 Boelte, Mr. A. Robert — 130 Bolton, Breck — 69, 176 Bolton, Bruce — 34, 35, 37, 117, 144D, 145 Bonner, Will — 172 Boone, Dan — 36, 37, 86, 100, 102, 114, 115, 117, 145 Boone, Warren — 37, 59, 168 Bouldin, Rand — 108, 172 Boulton, Ulysses — 143 Bourgoyne, Ren — 21, 47, 108, 168 Bowen, Jeanne — 86 Bradley, Robbie — 180 Brandon, Ray — 168 Briggs, Bo — 14, 15 Broadfoot, Chip — 180 Broer, Mr. Richard C. — 127 Brooks, Hope — 180 Brown, Battle — 49, 83, 104, 145 Brown, Daniel — 172 Brown, Mike A. — 117, 180 Brown, Mike M. — 180 Brown, Stephen — 41, 176 Brown, Whitney — 83, 108, 168 Bruce, Bill — 48, 49, 108, 172 Brugge, Mrs. Lynn — 143 Bryant, Kenny — 172 Buchignani, Joan — 75 Buford, Tiger — 22, 23, 172 Burkhalter, Lisa — 12 Burrow, Charlie — 180 Butler, John — 180 Butler, Hadley — 100, 108, 145 Byrne, Ann — 106 C Caffey, David — 180, 183 Caldwell, David — 41, 176 Caldwell, Henry — 117, 176 Canale, Billy — 49, 168 Canale, Dee — 4, 108, 146 Canale, Jay — 180 Canfield, Clarke — 164 Canfield, Keith — 176 Cannon, Marty — 37, 168 Carpenter, Mr. Michael R. — 24, ' 136 Carrick, Lane — 30, 67, 78, 164 Carruthers, Albo — 39, 68, 172 Carruthers, Cage — 86, 164 Carruthers, Chris — 59, 81, 164, 2 Carter, Mrs. Sandra — 133 Cartwright, Bob — 168 CCTVCREW — 97 Chambers, Chuck — 21, 37, 59, 16 Cheatham, Phil — 83, 96, 97, 108, 114, 146 CHEERLEADERS — 74-75 CHESS CLUB — 49 CHESS CLUB LOWER SCHOOL 117 Childress, Jeff— 176 Christenbury, Neal — 164 Christenbury, Tommy — 39, 172 CIVIC SERVICE CLUB — 108 Clark, Chris — 39, 68, 172 Clark, Marshall — 118, 168 Clark, Ramsay — 79, 100, 146 Clarke, Bo — 180 Clarke, George — 37, 59, 81, 108, 1 146 Clarke, Percy — 37, 73, 108, 169 Clayton, Allen — 117, 146 Clement, Duke — 37, 116, 164 Clifton, Dick — 180, 181 Cockroft, Don — 73, 172 Collins, Frank — 49, 146 Colmer, John — 39, 172 Coop, John — 37, 169 Cooper, Mr. Melvin D. — 124 Coors, George — 172, 175 Counce, Mark — 67, 169 Cowan, Andy — 21, 67, 78, 79, 108, 172 Cowan, Curtis — 117, 181 Cox, Bob — 41,68, 176 Cox, Robert — 39, 172 !Cox, Stewart — 172 iCox, Wright — 37, 164 |Crain, Chip — 181 Crawford, Chip — 41, 176 j Crawford, Lloyd — 165 ! Creson, Barry — 181 Creson, Chris — 108, 172 Crisler, Kathe — 52 Crosby, Glenn — 21, 59, 169 Crosby, Mark — 41, 176 CROSS-COUNTRY — 46-47 Cross, Newman — 181 Crump, Louise — 74 CUM LAUDE SOCIETY — 114 Cunningham, Brian — 181 Curran, Lome — 172 Curry, Ed — 91, 104, 109, 114, 115, 165 D Daily, Jane — 74 Dameron, John — 165 Daniel, Dan — 176 Daniel, Khy — 181 Daniel, Mr. L. C. — 124 Daniel, Martin — 59, 108, 117, 147 Davis, Mr. Joseph C. — 136 Dawson, Richard — 109 Deaton, Paul — 41,176 Deaton, Russell — 109, 169 Degan, Chuck — 104, 109, 165 Denker, Dan — 81, 147 Dietrich, Rich — 169 Dillon, Andy — 172 Dobbs, Mr. John H. — 85 Dolinak, Bob — 181 Douglas, George — 181 Drew, Greg — 14, 37, 59, 92, 147 Duke, Mark — 165 Dunavant, Bill — 21, 39, 59, 172 Dunavant, David — 10, 47, 165 Dunlap, David — 41, 69, 176 Dunlap, Jay — 169 Easom, Buddy — 49, 172 Eason, Bobby — 117, 176 Easum, Miss Mary N. — 143 Edmonson, Bill — 68, 104, 108, 172 Edmunson, Tom — 104, 109, 165 Edwards, John — 49, 147 Edwards, Paul — 41, 70, 176 Efird, Watt — 114, 147 EIGHTH GRADE — 176-179 Eilertsen, Eric — 109, 147, 155 Elder, Mr. Geroge B. — 127 Erb, Bayard — 49, 169 Erb, John — 173 Everett, Allan — 37, 59, 165 FACULTY AND STAFF — 124-143 Feder, Michael — 96, 169 lil n m FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES — 59 Ferguson, Mr. Richard H. — 41, 126 Fiser, B. J. — 24 Fisher, Billy — 37, 59, 165 Fisher, Kyle — 49, 165, 240 FISHING CLUB — 49 Fitzgibbons, Mr. William M. — 49, 110, 132 Fleming, Martin — 176 Flowers, Ken — 176 Fockler, Bob — 169 Fong, Fun — 7, 49, 82, 83, 96, 109, 115, 148 FOOTBALL — 32-41 Foote, Hugie — 181 Francis, Hugh — 49, 104, 109, 114, 115, 164, 165 Fraser, Sandy — 100, 101, 104, 144, 148 Freeburg, Mr. Nelson F. — 85 FRESHMEN — 172-175 Frommel, Susan — 43 Fuller, Mr. William T. — 85 Fullerton, Haines — 102, 169 Fulmer, Arthur — 176 Garner, Chris — 165 Garner, Stokes — 59, 81, 108, 114, 148, 246 Garner, Warwick — 117, 181 Garrett, Joe — 49,96, 148 Garrett, Jon — 117, 181 Garrot, Peggy — 74 Gattis, Mrs. Martha — 140 George, Clayton — 41, 176 George, David — 22, 58, 108, 114, 148 Gerald, Lee — 181 Geralds, Bob — 43, 78, 90, 108, 148 Bicycles in the rack outside the south hall form an interesting pattern. Gerber, Tommy — 21, 109, 169 Godman, Cecil — 39, 68, 108, 173 Goldberger, Mr. — 103 GOLF — 14-15 Golf Team — 14 Good, John — 165 Gorden, Mr. M. M. — 85 Gould, David — 173 Gowdy, John — 37, 83, 169 Graflund, Greg — 181 Graham, Mark — 59, 108, 149, 159 Graham, Stephen — 149 Graves, Randy — 16, 169 Graves, Stanley — 21, 61, 62, 63, 64, 169 Gray, Jeff — 181 Grayson, Chip — 39, 59, 68, 173 GREASE MONKEYS CLUB — 117 Green, Mrs. Lou — 125 Green, Miss Marilyn S. — 107, 133 Greer, Tim — 181, 183 Grise, Jeff — 181 Gross, Bill — 176 Guess, Vic — 49, 149 Gully, George — 109, 165 Gully, Veazy — 74 Guyton, Tim — 69, 117, 176 H 104, 134 Haguewood, Mr. Ellis L. Haizlip, Mrs. — 125 Halford, Danny — 37, 114, 165 Halford,Jeff — 39, 108, 173 Hall, Mimi — 75 Halle, Bob — 100, 165 Haltom, Alan — 59, 90, 92, 100, 149, 237 Pseudo-Greek bas-relief adorns an urn in the never used courtyard outside the foyer. 160 Haltom, Brody — 76, 117 Hamilton, Mrs. F. H. — 141 Hammons, John — 165 Hancock, Henry — 22, 173 Hancock, Sharon — 53 Hanover, Chip — 176 Hanover, Tod — 169 Hardin, Eddie — 169 Harkins, Mr. John E. — 102, 132 Harkness, Donald — 81, 100, 102, 114, 115, 144C, 147, 149 Harris, Dave — 49, 65, 109 Harwell, Meg — 43, 75, 87 Hatchett, Mr. William R. — 26, 58, 99, 101, 134 Hawkes, Don — 49, 59, 78, 108, 109, 144, 144D, 149, 150 Heard, Rob — 49, 63, 117, 165 Henderson, Bruce — 34, 37, 59, 108, 117, 165 Hendon, Barry — 21, 169 Henley, Walter — 173 Henry, Paul — 49, 150 Hergenrader, Steve — 31, 169 Hergenrader, Terry — 37, 59, 99, 114, 117, 144, 150, 159 Hiatt, Roger — 181 Hickman, Steve — 62, 63, 92, 165 Higgason, Jim — 181 Higgs, Mrs. Charles F. — 137 Hightower, Nathen — 26 Higley, Dan — 173 Hines, John — 49, 96, 114, 150 238 Hitchings, Frank — 173 Hoehn, Robert — 165 Hollis, Sam — 41, 176 Holt, Hugh — 165 Holte, Michael — 39, 68, 173 HONOR COUNCIL — 70-71 Hooper, David — 49, 109, 150 Howard, David — 39, 173 Howard, Turley — 30, 37, 70, 169 Howard, William — 108, 169 Howe, David — 39, 173 Huckaba, Mrs. Mary — 125 Hughes, Chip — 102, 169 Hughes, Stanford — 176 Humphries, Andy — 169 Humphreys, Fraser — 103, 150 Hunt, Cliff — 28, 46, 47, 49, 59, 108, 117, 148, 150 Hunt, Jeffrey — 6, 37, 67, 169 Hunter, Dr. — 241 Hunter, Eric — 38, 83, 173 Hunter, Sarah — 74 Hube, Pam — 74 Hyde, Robert — 37, 59, 165, 167 I Ihrig, Kent — 108, 169 Ivins, Joe — 37, 151, 159 J Jackson, Mr. David B. — 59, 135 Jehl, Cary — 74 Jehl, Louis — 181 Jemison, Jill — 13, 52, 75 Jemison, John — 173 Jenkins, Kim — 181 Jennings, John — 176 Johnson, Dan — 49, 109, 151 Johnson, Eric — 181 Johnson, Jim — 176 Johnson, Mark — 69, 177 Johnson, Steve — 181 Jones, Albert — 28, 58, 80, 81, 102, 108,114,115,117,151,246 Jones, Bryan — 181 Jones, Caroline — 26 Jones, Frank — 181 Jones, Mott — 165 Jones, Skip — 39, 173 Jones, Steve — 177 Jones, Walter — 165 JUNIORS — 164-167 K Kaplan, Andy — 177 Kay, Harvey — 14, 70, 78, 81, 117, 144, 149, 159 Keesee, Mr. John H. — 136 Kehoe, Cullen — 21, 96, 169 Kenny, Kevin — 43, 104, 151 Killebrew, Keith — 181 King, Robbie — 100, 102, 108, 112, 114, 151 King, Stephen — 165 Kirkpatrick, Ronnie — 91, 108, 165 Klepper, George — 108, 165 Klinke, Jeff — 37, 49, 109, 114, 115, 165 Klinke, Preston — 169 Klinke, Russell — 177 Knight, Billy — 177 Knight, David — 177 Kotler, Stephen — 21, 37, 92, 108, 169 Krausnick, Collie — 41, 177 Kriger, Sidney — 181 Kubler, Susan — 74 Kuhl, Mr. Fred C. — 83, 137 Kyle, Kenny — 19, 43, 47, 78, 79, 81, 100, 104, 108, 114, 115, 117, 144D, 152, 154, 245, 246 L Lamb, Milton — 177 Lambert, Chris — 169 Lambert, Keith — 166 Lammons, John — 15 Lance, Scott — 181 Landay, Bruce — 177 Landers, Allen — 41, 117, 177 Lanford, Greg — 39, 173 Langenfelder, Jay — 11, 81, 166 Lansden, Chip — 41, 69, 177 Latham, Davant — 70, 181 LATIN CLUB — 108 Lawson, Vint — 21, 81, 108, 169 Lazar, Lonnie — 108 Leach, Bill — 49, 81, 173 Lee, Chris — 117, 181 Lenti, Nell — 143 Lenz, Mrs. Ruth B. — 125, 143 Lerman, Nathan — 177 Lewis, Sam — 152 Lifer, Marty — 41, 177 Lindy, Jay — 182 Little, Walt — 173 Long, Bentley — 177 Long, Bill — 174 Luck, Anne — 13, 26 Luck, Bill — 166 Lunn, Johnny — 108, 169 Lynn, Col. Ross M. — 85, 122 M Mace, Bill — 41, 69, 177 MacQueen, Mr. Leigh W. — 122 Macy, John — 166 MAGIC CLUB — 116 Malone, David — 47, 83, 104, 144, 152 Malone, Steve — 47, 108, 170 Mann, Weezie — 74 Manning, Brent — 108, 174 Marcom, John — 100, 105, 108, 112, 114, 115, 144D, 152 Markell, Jodie — 54 Marker, Andy — 182 Marker, Jeff — 104, 114, 166 Marker, Michael — 100, 103, 114, 115 152 Maroda, Steve — 100, 108, 117, 153 Marshall, Bobby — 174, 175 Marshall, Jim — 63, 100, 103, 144C, 153 Marshall, Lee — 65, 90, 117, 153 Marston, Emmett — 174 Masi, Tony — 117, 177 Mason, Margaret — 74 Massey, Hank — 178 Matherne, Graham — 97, 170 Mathieu, Bill — 78, 79, 166, 243 McBride, Leslie — 182 McCaa, Cam — 41, 178 McClanahan, Earl — 39, 108, 174 McCool, Allen — 169, 102 McCown, Doug — 182 McCown, Keith — 178 McCown, Ken — 108, 169 McCrary, Conrad — 21, 38, 39, 68, 174 McCullough, Ricky — 49, 169 McCurdy, Forrest — 170 McDearman, Scott —94, 170 McDonald, David — 117, 182 McDonald, Jack — 37, 83, 170 McFadden, Stilly — 6, 28, 34, 37, 59, 78, 91, 108, 117, 144D, 152 McGee, Mac — 182 McGehee, Stuart — 41, 178 McGhee, Mr. George R. — 93, 128, 129 McGhee, Scott — 117, 166 McGowan, Terry — 41, 178 McGowan, Tim — 41, 178 McKee, Mr. Lewis K. — 85 McLaughlin, Ted — 178 McNeill, Phillip — 178 Merrill, Erich — 49, 78, 95, 96, 97, 102, 114, 115, 153 Merrill, Mark — 170 Meyer, Greg — 41, 178 Miles, Emory — 41,178 Milford, Dick — 22, 166 Miller, Aaron — 48, 49, 174 Miller, Bill — 21, 108, 170 Miller, Don — 182 Miller, Dwight — 37, 66, 67, 170 Miller, Kevin — 81, 108, 153 Miller, Starke — 21, 37, 59, 170, 236 Miller, Stuart — 116, 117, 166 Miller, Tiff — 27, 117, 166 Misner, Dr. Howard — 85 Mitchell, Jim — 174 Mitchell, Mr. Tom — 139, 242 Mitchum, Bo — 12, 43, 78, 79, 91, 104, 108, 109, 117, 144D, 153 Moody, Craig — 182 Moore, Bruce — 70, 108, 170 Moore, Pat — 19, 30, 37, 78, 100, 108, 115, 117, 144D, 154 Moore, Robbie — 41, 178 Moore, Trinner — 21, 170 Morris, Mark — 37, 63, 92, 100, 101, 166 Morrison, Joe — 31, 78, 68, 108, 120, 174 Morrison, Price — 43, 50, 57, 58, 63, 70, 108, 114, 115, 117, 144C, 144D, 154 Morrow, Carl — 174 Morrow, Rob — 182 Mueller, Bill — 102, 109, 144, 154 Murrah, John — 21, 170 Murrell, Dan — 108, 170 MUSARC — 96 MUSE— 100-101 MUSTA ' D — 52-55 Mutzi, Mr. M. Vincent — 106, 128 Myers, Stanley — 94, 174 N Nagel, Frank — 166 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY — 114-115 Neal, Bobby — 21,67, 170 Nease, Howard — 108, 174 Neely, Buck — 178 NEWSPAPER — 102-103 Newton, John — 108, 154 Nichols, Lee — 178, 117 Nichols, Missy — 74 Nickey, Tayloe — 22, 100, 102, 154 Norfleet, Jay — 166 Norflett, John — 59, 108, 174 O Oates, Billy — 92, 100, 166 Oates, Charlie — 49, 170 O ' Brien, Ted — 170 Ogle, John — 182 Oliver, Arthur — 49, 59, 83, 108, 109, 154 Oliver, Mack — 49, 83, 109, 170 Omundson, Eric — 109, 170 Omundson, Mr. Jerrold W. — 94, 138 O ' Neill, Leonard — 108, 166 Ossorio, Jess — 21, 174 Outlan, Booth — 21, 109, 170 Overbey, Jimi — 43, 56, 78, 79, 100, 102, 109, 117, 144, 144D, 153 Overbey, Vance — 174 Overton, Nap — 26, 166 Owen, John — 37, 78, 108, 117, 153 Owen, Missy — 74 Page, Brad — 39, 174 Page, Louisa — 75 Page, Paul — 174 Page, Ruffner, — 81,170 Page, Susan — 43 Palmer, Alston — 19 Parker, Greg — 80, 182 Parrot, Chip — 178 Patteson, Douglas — 74 Patteson, John — 39, 83, 174 Patton, Hal — 178 Payne, Charles — 37, 49, 95, 96. 97, 115 153 Payne, Mel — 117, 182 Peeples, Clayton — 170 Peeples, David — 41, 178 Peeples, John — 37, 83, 59, 166 Pehlman, Greg — 179 Pepple, David — 182 Percer, David — 117, 182 Perdue, Mr. Evin L. — 96, 97, 138 Perkins, Kevin — 178, 179 Perkins, Mr. Randall A. —41, 117, 130 Peters, Mr. Jerry — 60, 136 Peters, Jeff — 40,41,69, 179 Pettigrew, Mr. Charles R. — 129 Phillips, Clif— 102, 170 Phillips, John — 32, 33, 35, 37, 43, 78, 86, 166, 248 Pidgeon, Bobby — 174 Pidgeon, Julia — 74 Pierce, Joey — 117, 179 Pierce, John — 179 Piper, Fred — 114, 166 Pipkin, Patrice — 86 Pitts, John — 47, 166 Pool, John — 33, 36, 37, 137, 166, 241 Porter, Keith — 102, 153 Porter, Mark — 75, 108, 170 Potter, Carey — 170 Powell, Mark — 182 Powell, Peyton — 41, 179 Powell, Ted — 170 Preston, David — 60, 63, 70, 103, 106, 108, 115, 164, 166 Preston, Robbie — 37, 174 Preston, Mr. Thomas B. — 85 Pridgen, Skipper — 21, 39, 68, 174 Pridgen, Stephen — 174 Priester, Mark — 108, 153 Pryzma, Rick — 166 Amid a profusion of greenery in Brookside Farms ' greenhouse, Tary Arterburn checks soil temperature for exotic fern. 239 Pursell, Chip — 14, 108, 153 Pyeatt, Robert — 174 Quails, Lee — 41,69, 179 R Rainer, Jim — 108, 170 Rainer, Lesley — 43, 75 Ray, Albert — 21, 39, 59, 68, 174 Ray, Doug — 52, 54, 55, 104, 156 Reed, David — 166 Reed, Kevin — 43, 63, 78, 61, 108, 114, 115, 117, 147, 156 Rembert, Mr. Samuel S. Jr. — 85 Rhodes, Howard — 41, 44, 179 Richardson, Rob — 182 Richmond, Larry — 22, 117, 156, 159 Riggins, Trent — 166 Riggs, Rollin — 108, 174 Ringold, Mark — 166 Rise, Carter — 39, 108, 174 Robbins, Putter — 14, 99, 156, 160 Roberts, Hilton — 179 Roberts, Richard — 108, 170 Robertson, Brent — 182, 117 Robertson, Clay — 91, 104, 109, 166 Robertson, Dan — 182 Robertson, Steve — 37, 49, 95, 96, 97, 114, 156 Robinson, David — 174 Robinson, Mrs. Frank — 135 Robinson, Suellen — 74 Robinson, Wiley — 34, 36, 37, 59, 78, 79, 81, 99, 108, 156 ROCKETRY CLUB LOWER SCHOOL — 117 Rodgers, Bill — 182 Rogers, Barry — 170 Rosen, Stephen — 108, 170 Ruch, Bob — 22, 100, 103, 104, 166, 242 Rudolph, Mr. Jacob C. — 141 Rudolph, Courtnay — 37, 67, 170 Ruffin, Allen — 182 Ruleman, Bill — 47, 54, 55, 89, 100, 101, 144D, 157 Runyan, Keith — 83, 174 Russell, Mr. James D. — 8, 87, 108, 126 Russell, Sophie — 5, 75 Russom, Billy — 157 SAILING CLUB — 49 Satterfield, Bill — 49, 171 Satterfield, Steve — 41, 179 Saunders, Mr. Andrew F. — 39, 131 Saunders, Erin — 74 Seabrook, Hunter — 179 Seagle, Alex — 81, 13, 50, 106, 114, 115, 157, 144, 147, 155 Sellers, Keith — 47, 108, 148, 157 Semmes, John — 100, 102, 105, 157 SENIORS — 144, 163 Settles, Tony — 25, 33, 37, 86, 117, 158 Schaefer, Dudley — 27, 67, 166 Schaefer, Scott — 41, 179 Schaeffer, Joey — 20, 171 Schaeffer, Sandy — 13, 157 Scharff, Jon — 182 Scharff, Richard — 182 Schmeisser, Chris — 39, 59, 174 Schmidt, Mr. R. C. — 91, 129, 132 Schneider, Michael — 114, 166 Schuette, Mrs. — 141 Scott, Alan — 37, 167 Scott, Hugh — 179 Scott, Roy — 49, 157 Sharp, Stephan — 113, 179 Sharpe, Tim — 171 Sheddan, Sam — 174 Shemwell, Robert — 21, 37, 108, 171 Shorter, Carl — 59, 166, 158 Shurlds, Mr. Charles L. — 124 Shy, David — 182 Sides, Hampton — 182 Sides, Link — 158 Simpson, David — 182 Sinclair, Hugh — 106, 171 Singer, Tod — 182 SIPEC — 49 Skinner, Joe — 6, 37, 96, 116, 167 Skinner, Rob — 52, 96, 114, 158 Skouteris, George — 182 John Atwood enjoys a conversation in the lounge even though his homework isn ' t done. Sloas, Shana — 57, 75 Smith, Kue — 47, 59, 80, 81, 148, 158 Smith, Mr. Leland L. — 39, 83, 139 Smith, Sara — 54, 55 Smithwick, Robin — 182 Smythe, Ham — 108, 171 Snipes, Patrick — 39, 108, 174 Snowden, Kathryn — 74 Snowden, Mr. Robert F. — 85 SOCCER — 80-81 SOPHOMORES — 168-171 Sousoulas, George — 108, 174 Sparks, Robert — 41, 179 Spencer, Larry — 182 Springfield, Mr. John M. — 44, 122 Sprunt, Brinkley — 117, 179 Stacks, Mr. Clyde W. — 22, 68, 94, 133 Stein, Bruce — 174 Steinmetz, Dennis — 44 Stevens, John — 21,171 Stevens, Scott — 182 Stewart, John — 68, 174 Stewart, Ruth — 26 Stimson, Buddy — 175 Stinson, David — 104, 108, 175 Stockley, Jay — 37, 74, 67, 167, 236 Stokes, Jack — 179 Stokes, John — 39, 175 Stout, Cathy — 74 Stovall, Mike — 27 Stratton, Mark — 182 Strong, John — 175 Stuart, Charlie — 171 STUDENT COUNCIL — 44-45 The library provides Kyle Fisher with a chance to glance through the Commerciaho find out what ' s happening in the outside world. Sugar, Stan — 108, 171 Summerfield, Gordon — 41, 179 T Taliaferro, Margaret — 86 Tatum, Scott — 39, 175 Tatum, Tim — 49, 167, 244 Taylor, David — 41, 179 Taylor, Kenneth — 18, 27, 48, 167 Taylor, Stephen — 108, 158 Teague, Todd — 41, 179 Tenent, Edgar — 171 TENNIS — 22-23 Thomas, Beth — 90 Thomas, Everett — 144C Thomas, Jet — 183 Thomas, Ron — 183 Thomas, Steve — 21, 39, 59, 175 Thomason, Jeff — 102, 167 Thompson, Bryan — 14, 37, 87, 167 Thompson, Mr. Norman S. — 140 Thompson, Steve — 15 Thorn, Mr. D. Eugene — 122, 149 Thornton, Paul — 183 Threlkeld, Bill — 104, 167 Threlkeld, Mike — 49, 144C, 159 Threlkeld, Rob — 108, 175 Todd, Mr. Thomas H., Jr. — 85 Tooms, Robert — 104, 167 Towner, Sloan — 74 Townes, John — 175 Townsend, Bill — 175 Townsend, Neil — 29, 37, 108, 117, 159 TRACK — 18-21 Tribble, Bobby — 108, 171 Trumpore, Jack — 14, 87, 113, 159 U U CLUB — 117 Underwood, Dean — 179 V Valentine, Mike — 37, 81, 167, 248 Van Brocklin, Tommy — 41, 179 Varner, Sam — 11, 22, 66, 67, 70, 100, 167 Vasa, Buddy — 175 Vermilye, Peter — 113, 171 Vick, David — 183 Vick, Dwight — 37, 59, 167 W Wadsworth, Paul — 183 Walker, David — 116, 175 Walker, Dirk — 49, 109, 159 j Walker, Jim — 179 j Walker, John — 183 i Waller, Rush — 41, 69, 178, 179 Walt, John — 41, 179 Walters, Scooter — 68, 80, 175 Ward, Jamie — 117, 183 iWash, Carter — 167 ! Watkins, Jay — 49, 108, 175 Watkins, Tri — 37, 78, 171 Watson, Jim — 60, 61, 63, 64, 65, 165, 167 Watson, Mr. Joel S. — 49, 117, 140 Watson, Robert — 143 Weaver, Bret — 49, 171 Weaver, Robert — 183 Webb, Charles — 49, 108, 175 Wellford, Mr. Alexander W. — 58, 85 Wellford, Bucky — 22 Wells, Dale — 78, 102, 171 Wepfer, Janet — 74 Wepfer, John — 22 Werkhoven, Randy — 28, 116, 117, 159 Westland, Stuart — 21, 47, 171 Wetter, Mr. James H. — 85 White, Don — 183 Whitsitt, William — 59, 167, 248 WHO ' S WHO MEMBERS — 144D Wienner, Craig — 41, 69, 179 Wiggin, David — 117, 183 Wilbourn, John — 37, 171 Wilbourn, Pam — 43, 75, 108 Wilder, Bob — 102, 159 Wiley, Mark — 80, 179 Wilkinson, Chuck — 171 Williams, Al — 27, 49, 160 Williams, Bill — 83, 93, 160 Williams, Lane — 49, 114, 160 Williford, Patrice — 74 Wilson, Gib — 37, 115, 117, 167, 236 I Wilson, Palmer — 100, 102, 108, 114, 153, 160 Wilson, Stuart — 175 Winfield, Bobby — 108, 160 Winfrey, Roger — 100, 101, 102, 153, 160 Winkelman, William — 37, 88, 167 Witte, Dexter — 167 Witte, Mark — 179 Wiygul, Mark — 47, 108, 117, 161 Wood, Chip — 41, 179 Woodbury, George — 183 Wooten, Ray — 183 Wrenn, Edward — 47, 114, 167 Wrenn, John — 49, 104, 109, 171 WRESTLING — 82-83 Wright, Dave — 171 Wu, Andrew — 22, 23, 71, 100, 105, 108, 114, 115, 117, 161 Wychoff, Grainger — 74 Wynn, Bruce — 49, 96, 109, 114, 115, 161 X-Y-Z YEARBOOK — 104-105 Young, Stephen — 108, 115, 167 Zadick, David — 183 Zadick, Mike — 102, 105, 161 Zadick, Tommy — 175 Dr. Hunter tapes John Pool ' s injured arm during the CBHS game. 24 J ■ X p Mitchell steps out 1 if he can ' t be just MUS allowed us all a lot of freedom. The conglomeration of things to do let us choose what interested us. And if it wasn ' t available, then a club was easily chartered or a new course — such as independent study Bible — was introduced. Labels of years past disintegrated as every activity attracted broader and larger sections of students. We accepted diversity as a fact of school life. Despite traditions like donning coat-and-tie on Friday and rising when a teacher entered the room, MUS had a lot of informality. The Honor System made distrust and suspicion rare. Rules were few — we remembered hall monitors and study halls replaced by free periods and noisier halls. School facilities were always free for use. Saturday afternoons found us painting and building sets and kicking soccer balls. It was easy to get involved and have a good time doing so. Free to Trust A Boeltonian tale provides Bill Mathieu with an in-class alternative to contemplation of literature. 243 More Things Done Better 1975 ' s conglomeration of events, pursuits, and people offered us more to do than ever before. Five years ago, much that we took for granted didn ' t exist. Then, students couldn ' t take a course in art or make films. They couldn ' t learn how to program a computer. They couldn ' t tape television programs. They couldn ' t wrestle or play soccer. They couldn ' t participate in a year- round theater program. But we could — and did our best in everyching. Evidence of success was plentiful: students ' artwork went on display at a local gallery; the soccer, tennis, and cross-country teams went to state tournaments; ten Seniors were named Merit Semi-Finalists; serious drama found a place on our stage. Fewer than ever before spectated. More than ever participated. After a grueling lap-and-a-half, Kenny Kyle rounds the fence and enters the home-stretch to his sixth-place finish in the hundred-plus entry MUS Invitational Cross-Country meet. 245 Albert Jones congratulates Stokes Garner for his just-scored goal in the game against St. Andrew ' s, as Kenny Kyle trots up to add his pat on the back. Special son of Place Wasting free periods drinking Cokes and talking about everything. Trying to checkmate an opponent before the bell. Pausing to help a student puzzled by some overly complex assignment. Dozing through endless announcements — and then applauding when everyone else did. Teaming up to win — and lose. Teasing some poor person who forgot his tie. Playing an impromptu football game in the parking lot. Interrupting a lecture to raise some irrelevant but interesting question. Staying up half the night to finish a term paper. Forcing a freshman to be a footstool. The important part of the conglomeration was the string of occurrences — some everyday, some extraordinary — which affected our ideas about our school and ourselves. These people, these happenings, this school, and this time would never come together again. 246 „ wt .,%ujaiim Editor ' s Note The better part of my last year at MUS has been spent in the planning and putting together of this book. I hope that these 248 pages can convey at least a large part of what was good about us in 1975. The quality of this year has been particularly hard to characterize — any spirit in the traditional sense that we had was a temporary thing. But there were some very real efforts made to do the best possible in many differnt areas. Doing the Owl has been a very enjoyable — although at times frustrating — experience. I have come to know a lot of people a lot better, including a genuinely exceptional group of section editors who cared about what they were doing. The atmosphere, resources, and people at MUS are fantastic. Its interested faculty have helped me in countless ways. I only wish that my contributions to the school would in some way repay its contributions to me. — John E. Marcom, Jr., Editor, 1975 Owl. On a Sunday afternoon, Mike Valentine, Willie Whitsitt, Chris Carruthers, and John Phillips inspect students ' drawings on exhibit at Mixed Media Gallery. 248 School continues inside front cover mm. 1 m m ■g fl «« IIIShbI II KSh , BflfeBftli