Memphis University School - Owl Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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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

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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

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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