Memphis University School - Owl Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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' Mit J iMti-Jiciiltiliiii . ' Directing his first spring musical at MUS, Mr. Saunders chose the King and I because it allowed the involvement of younger students and thus helped to rebuild the program. The story deals with the effect that a tutor from England has on her new environment, Siam, after being brought over to teach the King ' s children. The Kmg orders his children to listen and learn from their new teacher, Anna, but he himself can not leave behind his old ways. This conflict between Anna ' s Western ideas and the stubborn traditions of the King arises in humorous episodes throughout the play. The lead voices were handled ably by Chris Cartmill (the King), Jeanne Thurman (Anna), and Debbie Jones (Lady Thiang). The sets, painted by Mr. Herbert, added an Oriental allure to the production that was immediately apparent. Mr. Saunders, who did an excellent job, was aided by two graduating seniors. Skip Jones was assigned the task of Assistant Director and Charles Webb took charge of the choreography. Convening in a more western outlook, the King (Chris Cartmill) pnvatel studies the Bible. Although not solely religious in outlook, the play s major message was evangelistic. THE KING ANDI: Art teacher Mr. Pinckney Herbert, with an eye for painstaking detail, works to complete a world map to be used in a schoolroom scene. Mr. Herbert ' s work on both the sets and the props was a highlight of the show. 24 STUDENT LIFE

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Mcdalisl Roh Preston tries to find the cup on a difficult putt in a solid Owls ' victory over Auburndale. With a season average of 76 strokes as the team leader, Preston won the hotly contested Condon Golf Trophv. 1 • f •7SCi()l.l 324 ( illicr t ... » Broun 79 lie 363H 303 Aiiburiiclalc 375 I ' rostiMi 71 315 (BUS 306 Mace 74 301 HardiriL: 2 )7 IVeston, Mace 72 308 Memphis l cp 321 Mace 75 307 Bishop By rtie 313 I ' reston, 73 At vc)od 30S Cathoht 325 I ' reston 73 32 J SBIX 316 2tHi District Mace 75 1978 GOLF TEAM: Coach Mark Ramsey, Doug Bacon, Jmi Beard, Chip Wood, Mike Brown, Hank Mas,sey, Rob Preston, Dan Brown, Lee Nichols, John Atwood, Bill Mace. Chl tpiii) from llic rough onto the green, Daniel Brown makes par in his medalist effort against Collierville. Later Brown proved to be the Owls only qualifier for the Regional Tournament. GOLF GOLF 23

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Music, Glitter, Excitement, etc , etc, etc In a humorous scene. Jeanne Thurman, who plays Anna, is beseiged by a crowd of curious royal wives who want to find out if she is really shaped like her dress. At the Kinf ' s deathbed. Anna, the King, and Kralahome (Bill Townsend) listen as Prince Chulalongkorn makes future plans for Siam. KING AND I 2?