Memphis University School - Owl Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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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

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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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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.