Montgomery Bell Academy - Bell Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 232 of the 1981 volume:

u . ; ’i! 5 Padriek Wilton Uln ary Monigomtry Bt Atadw ItaslNttVe, Tennessee Dedication It has been said that a man’s magnitutde is measured by what he does. If this is true, then Dr. Crowell is certainly one of the tallest men I know. His role of duties and responsibilities seems endless. He is head of the Science Department, Dean of Faculty, and Dean of Students, posi- tions which often make him unpopular among students despite his attempts to be fair. These duties consume hours of his time, often causing him to be one of the first on campus and one of the last to leave. Dr. Crowell also serves as an ear to students, hearing their demerit appeals and complaints about the school and often trying to enact reforms to correct some of them. Above all. Dr. Crowell is a teacher, whose intelligence is flavored by a rather eccen- tric sense of humor, making his classes both informative and interesting. His duties are many; his thanks are few. This dedication is perhaps a meager attempt to recognize his many efforts. Thus, it is with great pride and deserved respect that our staff dedicates The 1981 Bell to Dr. Harold Crowell. 2 Preface MBA, like any institution, is an enmeshing of the individual into the ritual. For 1 14 years, MBA’s long corridors have echoed with the sounds of generation after generation of stu- dents. The same squeaky studyhall desks, symbols of a continuing tradition, have seen this generation of black-tied scholars depart and a more modern 1981 crowd arrive. The characters constantly change in the blur of faces that walk the hill, yet the forms and rituals which shape them are timeless. The cast is new, yet the story is old. The following is an attempt to halt time — and to show both the forms and faces that comprise the story of 1980 - 1981 . contents SETTINe AND CAST... 6 whenceforih the brick resounded under the hurried treads of 450 young students called ‘‘gentlemen.” It did also come to pass that at 7:45 each morning did the campus vibrate with life. looked upon this creation with great satisfaction — and named it MBA and it was good. ■ timmtoation The learned instructors would presently arrive and take their places at the back of the meeting place . . . and they were fully accredited with their degrees of pedantry — B.A.’s, M.A.’s, Ph.D’s, and so forth . . . and the leader of this academy of learning, along with his assistant, would thereupon arrive, and the two would approach the stage and begin the meet- ing. 19 Administration Mr. Gordon Bondurant In his second year at MBA, Mr. Bondurant has instigated many changes which represent his new administration. As in any change in administration, a few problems have arisen which Mr. Bondurant has quickly and responsibly laid to rest. His philosophy of “first a gentleman, then a scholar” has surrounded every facet of the school life as he has tried to emphasize the concept of the polished student to MBA. His flashy smile and his “Have a good day” are characteristic of his outgoing, authoritative personality. His loyalty to the school is seen in his attendance of every MBA function. Mr. Michael Drake For the past ten years, Michael Drake has held many positions at MBA. Finally, he has settled into his present position as Assistant Headmaster. Always ready to help a troubled student, Mr. Drake also maintains his job of teaching a college-level American History class along with his other duties as football scout. Honor Council advisor, track coach, and Senior class advisor. An integral part of our school, Mr. Drake provides the initiative and direction to many disoriented students in order to help them on their way to a stable college life. Dr. Harold Crowell Dr. Crowell is one of the most popular of the MBA administration. His quick, though sometimes eccentric, wit and his casual rapport with the students makes him the perfect choice for the Dean of Faculty and Students. His tolerance and reason assures each student of fair disciplinary representation. As a member of the faculty, he is head of the science department, and he teaches a memorable Physics course. Besides these duties, he is sponsor to the Junior class and advisor to both the Photography Club and The Bell. Dr. Edward Gaffney Even though he has only been at MBA five years. Dr. Gaffney has made his mark as a quality administrator by his position as Head of the Junior School. His excellent rapport with the students complements his abilities as a Latin teacher in both the Junior School and the High School. Like so many of our administration, he is never too busy to stop his many duties and help an individual student with a problem. 20 ( Mr. James Jefferson James Jefferson has taken on a new role at MBA. He has relinquished all his teaching duties to devote all his time both to the promotion of MBA’s athletic program and to the direction of the groundskeeping at MBA. For years past, he has been an exceptionally successful baseball coach and assistant football coach. His great amount of knowledge of and experience in sports promises to aid the athletic program greatly as athletic expansion planned for the next few years becomes a reality. We are confident that Mr. Jefferson will play an essential role in MBA’s athletic expansion and in his new role as head groundskeeper. Mr. Laird Smith, Jr. Without a doubt, the MBA Alumni Association is one of the most supportive groups of our school. This support is largely a result of Mr. Smith and his duties as the Director of Development. His motivation goes far beyond duty, however, as he obviously enjoys the arduous tasks of organizing reunions, hosting visitors, and collecting donations to the school. Mr. Smith even demonstrates his school pride by providing valuable maintenance assistance. Mr. Smith is greatly appreciated for his all-around services. The Secretaries Mrs. Alleen Garriot, Mrs. Virginia Liles, and Mrs. Frances McKeehan are three ladies without whom MBA could not get along. Our devoted office secretaries undertake massive amounts of paperwork from all levels of the faculty and administration. The immense degree of correspondence to and from the school is handled by these three. Despite student interference, when the deadline for a project arrives, the secretaries invariably have the project completed. Their duties range from managing the student fund to changing schedules to a countless number of other operations on which the students depend. The student body as well as the administration and faculty recognize that the secretaries are indispensable in the daily running of the school. ' •i Faculty Mrs. Roland L. Lowry: Eng- lish IV; English IV (AP); Sr. Class Advisor; Chairman of the English Department; B.A., M.A., Vanderbilt Uni- versity Dr. Christian Niemeyer: English II, English III, Eng- lish III (H); Advisor to The Bell Ringer, B.A., Universi- ty of Notre Dame; M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt Universi- ty James A. Poston: English I, English IV; Drama Club Ad- visor; Varsity Tennis; B.A., Belmont College, M.A., Pea- body College Mrs. Ann S. Orth: English II and III; Advisor to the Ju- nior Class; B.A., Brown Uni- versity; M.A.T., Vanderbilt University Dr. Laurel Eason: English II, English II (H); Sponsor to Sophomore Class; B.A., Emory and Henry College, M.A., University of Arkan- sas, M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University Mrs. Cathleen S. High- tower: English I, English I (H), Word Wealth; Fresh- man Class Advisor; Olivert College, Indiana University, University of New Orleans Mrs. June G. Bowen: 7th grade English; 7th grade Ad- visor; B.A., Baylor Universi- ty; M.A., Peabody College •Vv ' O , English, Library, and Speech Mr. Gilbert Edson: Econom- ics, Psychology, 7th grade Word Wealth; Director of Guidance; Assembly Pro- grams Director; B.A., Sewanee; M.A., Harvard University Mrs. Patricia Hartman: As- sistant Librarian; B.A., Uni- versity of N.C. — Chapel Hill, M.S., Univ. Wisconsin — LaCrosse, M.L.S., Pea- body College Mrs. Phoebe C. Greene: Re- medial Reading and Spell- ing; Radcliffe College, Pea- body College Mr. Michael Kidwell: Speech Teacher; Forensics Coach; Dungeons and Drag- ons Advisor; B.A., Emory University, M.A., University of Tennessee Mrs. Mary Louise Shell: 7th grade English and Word Wealth; Virginia Intermont College, East Tennessee State University 23 History and Art V a Mr. Tommy Owen: Modern History; Varsity Football Coach; B.A., Vanderbilt University, M.A., University of Kentucky Mrs. Cary Carter: 8th grade Ancient History; Advisor to The Bell, Travel Club Advi- sor; Sweetbriar College Mr. Robert Gideon: Ameri- can History; Varsity Foot- ball; JV Basketball; B.S., M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University Mr. Dan H. Herring: Mod- ern History, Modern History (AP); Ancient and Medieval History; Freshman Class Advisor; Microbe Football; B.A., Carson-Newman Col- lege, M.A., University of Tennessee Mr. Stephen W. Williams: 7th grade Social Studies; Freshman Football; Varsity Wrestling; Microbe Track; B.S., University of Tennes- see Mr. James T. Womack: Art History, Art Appreciation, Art Sutdio; Outdoors Club Sponsor; B.A., Davidson College, M.A., Virginia Commonwealth University 24 Dr. Robert P. Ward: Biology I, AP Biology; Microbe Cross Country; B.S., M.S., Peabody College, Ph.D., Miss. State University Mr. Michael Zenanko: Earth Science, Chemistry; Junior Class Advisor; Mi- crobe Football, Winter In- tramurals, Microbe Track; B.A., Hendrix College Dr. Nancye Thomas: Chem- istry, Chemistry (H), AP Chemistry; Junior Class Ad- visor; B.S., Lambuth Col- lege; Ph.D., Vanderbilt Uni- versity Science Mr. Frank Novak: Junior School Science; Microbe Cross Country; 7th grade I.M.; Microbe Softball; B.A., M.A., Peabody Col- lege, Vanderbilt University Mr. Robert K. Pruitt: Biol- ogy, Chem. — Phys.; Fresh- man Class Advisor; Ass’t. Varsity Cross Country and Track Coach; B.A., Vander- bilt University 25 Math Dr. Donald M. Fairbairn: Calculus BC, Pre-Calculus, Geometry, Computer; Varsi- ty Golf Coach; Chess Club Advisor; Chairman of the Math Department; B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Peabody Col- lege Mr. Michael Caldwell: Math V, Math IV, Geome- try; Sophomore Class Spon- sor; Freshman Football, Mi- crobe Baseball; B.E., Vanderbilt; M.A., Peabody College Mr. Bill Compton: Math V, Math IV, Geometry; Mi- crobe Football, Freshman Track; B.S., Davidson Col- lege; M.A.T., Duke Univer- sity Mr. John R. Bennett: Alge- bra I, Algebra II, Geometry; Senior Class Sponsor; Athle- tic Director; Head Ba sket- ball Coach; B.E., Vanderbilt University Mr. John Lanier: Algebra I, Geometry; Freshman Class Sponsor; Varsity Soccer Coach; B.S., Vanderbilt University Mr. Floyd S. Elliott, Jr.: Al- gebra I, Geometry; Asst. Varsity Football Coach, Freshman Basketball Coach, Asst. Varsity Base- ball Coach; 8th grade Spon- sor; B.S., Tennessee Tech University Mrs. Frances Fairbairn: 7th grade Math, Algebra I; 7F Advisor; B.S., George Pea- body College 26 Board r of Trust Members: (left to right) bottom row — David Wilson, William Hoffman, Bronson Ingram, Chairman Joe C. Davis, Jack C. Massey, Thomas C. Cummings; middle row — Secretary Morton B. Howell, Matt H. Dobson IV, Dewitt C. Thompson IV, Vice President Brownlee O. Currey, Jr., John Sloan, Jr., W. Lipscomb Davis, Jr.; top row — Martin S. Brown, Treasurer Robert C. Brannon, William Hannon, Vernon Sharp, Gordon Bondurant, James E. Ward, John Sloan, Sr. Life Trustees: (left to right) Joe C. Davis congratulating, William Hoffman, Jack C. Massey, John Sloan, Jr., James E. Ward, Vernon Sharp 28 mm :--;v:;ivy. -,� j«: iili MW ' M In the place of meeting, the scholars were to be arranged in hierarchial order, for it was the custom for the less experienced underclassmen to assume the lower seats and the respected el- ders to be seated on the stage. From this position of honor, the elders of the assemblage would oft deliver announcements or messages of inspiration to those aelow; thus, the assemblage was divided amongst its classes, and the shepherds guided the flock. ?r.;vw;j..vi Seniors (above) Senior Student Council Officers (left to right) President Hartley Halh Vice President Anderson Spickard, Secretary Don Brothers, Treasurer Ken Nichols (below) Senior Honor Council Officers (left to right) President Steve Hines, Vice President Mark Daniel, Secretary Jim Harrison, Treasurer Brian Nicholson 30 James Read Warner “Burns”; “Jerry”; ‘y6 of Paul Harvey Fan Club; “Mr. Poston is my favorite . . . “I need a date, Mike”; 1 14 Po’s Poins; V. Football 1, 2, 3; Soccer 1, 2; Big Red Club 2, 3, 4; Historian of Checkers Club 4; Out- ing Club 3, 4; Fishing Club 4; Yacht Club 4 Read Warne r Donald Troup Brothers, Jr. “No, I don’t laugh at anything.”; 16 Satur- day Night Sober Club; Vi Dodmerb- aw, Jim!; Asst. Ed. of the Annual 4; Fr. Wrest., V. Wrest., 2, 3, 4; captain 4; Big Red Club 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; Class Pres. 1, 2; V. Pres. 3; Secretary 4; FCA 1, 2, 3, 4 Don Brothers 31 Kris Klausner Kristopher Neal Klausner Duke; Oompa Loompa; “Nice Glencliff kick, Adam!’’; Bob Whittlesey’s ex-best friend! “Spick, you’ll never believe it!’’ “You owe me 8 months of happiness. Hart- ley!’’ “Johnny, thanks for all the rides!’’ “Sandy beaches are your life Shack!’’; Ser- vice Club 2, 3; V. Pres. 4; Big Red Club 1 , 2, 3, 4; FCA 3, 4; V. Baseball 2, 3, 4; JV Basketball 3; V. Football 1, 2, 3, 4 — 2nd Team All Nashville 4 Paul Ballenger “Ballanger’’; “Pablo”; “Palsy”; 1 13 Po’s Poins; 1 6 Hendersonville seniors; “No, talking is not against my religion.”; Big Red Club 2, 3; JV Soccer 3 Paul Ballenger 32 David Tune David Childress Tune Dave guy, Tuney, David Moon, I love nurses, please don’t stare at my scars, nice boat Martini, they’re prescription Toad, SM-95, Fantasy Productions, Opryland, WLAC, “They say I’m crazy but I have a good time;” Composition what?! Hendersonville is on the way back from Wisconsin; TANS, 1 7 RT ’80, Pro-Americans, EW . F; Chorus 7-12, Big Red Club 9-12, Pres. 12; Photography Editor The Bell Vladimir. James Robert Tally, III Jimbo, Jims, “The laugh or I’ll hit- cha’ kid”; Black Sunday; Rome Sweet Rome and Sandy Beaches — I’m the third. Aw, Don, you gotta stoop! Fulton, got connections downtown?” . . . only in Louisville!” FCA, Big Red Club, NEDT Award, National Latin Medal, Outing Club, V. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; P.S., nice apartment. Tune . . . Ingram, avoid Deli. Jim Tully Michael Wayne Johnson “The Disco Kid,” “Ralph,” ‘ 6 Paul Harvey Fan Club, “Good day,” “Love those Stratford girls;” “Hey, Brad, want a date with Debbie?” Yacht Club 4; Skoal Club 3, 4; V. Basketball 3, 4; Big Red Club 2, 3, 4; Service Club 2, 3, 4; Outing Club 3, 4. Scott Tune “How much money do you need?” “I like this shin.” “Shulup Bergerf” “Spick, let ' s double.” “I ' m not that blunt. ' ' “Bee Gees , “Did you go swimming, Kris? Mr. Casual; Ser- vice Club 2, 3, 4(Treas.); FCA 1, 2, 3(V. Pres.), 4(Pres.); Honor Coun- cil 10, 11; Nat. Merit Commendee; V. Football 2, 3, 4; V. Basketball 3, 4; V. Baseball 2-4. Andrew William Watts “Andy Bill ; “Watts up? ' ' ; “Yeah, I ' ll give you a ride. Street. ' ' “Hey, Montie, my python boot is too tight. “Randy, it ' s time for your Tibbotomy. Fresh. Football; Fresh. Track; V. Cross Country 10; Varsity Dress out for Fun 10-12; Big Red Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Seer, of Defense of Checkers Club 12; Nat. French Contest 10, 11; NEDT Award; Nat. Merit Com- mendee Andrew Watts “Uneasy Rider 35 Quid, cum adultus eris facere vis? Esse papam?! Ne ioceris! (What do you want to be when you grow up? The pope! You’ve got to be kidding!) Matthew Robert Cassell Mad Dog; Spike; Pope; 1 16 Chaos Calculus; 1 6 Dungeons and Drag- ons Death Squad; Bonanza Chorus; “Hey, Corwin, you want to talk about minorities!” “Is it Kosher?” “Nice Chemistry test Steve!” “My name is not David, Dr. Fairbairn.” Feed Jane Fonda to the whales! Checkers Club — Secretary of Juda- ic Affairs; AZA 1-4; Big Red Club 2-4; V. Baseball Stats 1-4; Forensics 1-4; Bell Ringer 3; Co-Ed.-in-Chief 4; NEDT, Nat. Merit Semifinalist; Who’s Who. Matt Cassell 36 Wade Lipscomb Smith “Wade-O”; “Waa-dell”; “The Ton- que”; “Charlie Hustle”; Chaos Cal- culus Club; 1st Period Philosophy Club; “Lipscomb is my life”; Rub- berband man; 7th Math Medal, 10th Geometry Medal; Fire Mar- shall; Most School Spirit; Big Red Club 1-4; V. Pres. 4; FCA 1-4, V. Pres. 4; Service Club; V. Football 2, 3, 4; V. Baseball 1-4. Wade Smith Terry Cashion Terry Reed Cashion Big Orange, Ziggy, Casanova, Toga Party, Awesome, Super Senior; ‘A Head School Survivors; ' i Saturday Night Sober Club; 1? Road Trip ' 80; Lisa Who? It ' s no fun being dumped; Girls love sports jackets; It ' s tough being a sex god; Dr. Thomas, face it — women are inferi- or; 12 years with Nichols; Live . . . Love . . . Laugh. Nat. Merit Semi- finalist; Senior Slide 4; Who cares about the rest Russell Alexander Abies Leigh; Perdue; “But Mr. Poston, that stinks. “How far d ' ya get? Vol. Jam VII; CJ-5; of the Frank- lin Rednecks; 1 1 3 of Po’s Poins; 1 17 Chaos Calculus Club; “Franklin parties are better. Raggedy Andy; Chess Club 1-3; Big Red Club 1-4; FCA 1-4; J.V. Soccer 2; Tennis; NEDT Award; Who’s Who; Nat. Merit Semifinalist. Matt Carroll Matthew Frazier Carroll “Slack,” “Gimme some slack;” “all 1 want is Slack”; Golden Boys; 280-Zl 1 1; “But do they really live on dead ends?” “Oxidate”; Chorus 4; Big Red Club 2, 3, 4; Nat. Merit Commendee; NEDT; Alg. II award; Photo Club 4; Ass. Ed. The Bell 4; “Nice exam. Dr. Thomas”; “Go clean your heads, Stephens!” “Somebody get a camera! Montie is running today!” “Flash, you’ve been a god.” William Shannon Gaw “Memphis stinks”; “perfect aver- age”; “always on time to assembly”; “D and D”; “Live from the Dako- ta”; “One more from the Grave”; Vol Jam VI and VII; Celica Club; 16 green Celica Club; 16 Marshmel- low Assault Squad; 16 Grafitti Club; disciple of Father Mike Jacques; 16 FRA transfer club; Bell Ringer 4; Big Red Club 4; FCA 1, 3; Fresh. Football, Fresh. Track; Photogra- phy Club 2, 4; Latin Club 1, 2. Shannon Gaw 38 Jim Russell James Russell “Tm a roper”; “Hey, Doc, wanta dip?”; Founder of the “Toon Club”; member of HLC; AP Rodeo; the true grub; Rifle team 1-4; Varsity IC 1; Varsity nothing 2, 3, 4. j Joe Bryan I Joseph Bryan “Creo”; “Hey, Miles, throw the re- freshments out of the boat.” “Sorry Williamson”; “There’s no wall be- hind me.” “Let’s go get something Italian, Tim”; I hate Asteroids; Nat. Latin Exam Award; Fresh. Foot- ball; Fresh. Soccer; V. Football 3, 4; V. Soccer 2-4; “Tully, where’s my moose . . . ? your dad?” 39 John Shankle John Edward Shankle Shinkle; Scratch; Pinball Addict; 1 27 Senior road trip; 1 14, correc- tion, 1 1 3 of PO’s Poins; 1 5 MBA citation club; definitely not a chem- istry major; “I think I’ll Just skip chemistry class today”; “Quit run- ning into the back of my car, Cor- win”; Fresh. Wrestling, Track; J.V. Soccer 2; V. Soccer 3, 4; Outing Club 3, 4; Big Red Club 2-4; Copy Staff The Bell 4 1 ' Harris Daniel Hatcher. HI “Hare Hash”; “Do Gaither for us, Harris.”; “Reality is for those who can’t take drugs”; “Gary Rossing- ton for President!”; “I am the wal- rus, cu-ckoo ka-choo”; E-Z Wider Papers; 1 32 Surf Club; 1 27 Sen- ior Trip; Grand Flunkie of Chaos Calculus Club; Volunteer Jam IV, V, VI, VII; Lynyrd Skynyrd Fan Club 1-4; Charlie Daniels Fan Club 1-4; Marshall Tucker Fan Club 2-4; Allman Brothers Fan Club 2-4; Run-for-fun 1-4; Outing Club 3, 4; National Merit Commended Stu- dent ' ■TJ r i ■ r Harris Hatcher - r - f . . . and all my cares go up in smoke. 40 John Randolph Tibbott Buffalo Rider; Bullwinkle Fan Club; Nate the Artist; Vi Golden Boys; Vi Dead-End Kids; 1 3 Celica Club; Hee-Heewow; Melis- sa — She’s a semi-god; Celica III; Art Editor The Bell; Photography Club; Token Chess Club; Photo- graphy Staff The Bell 3,4; “Streee . . .!”; Eats Cookie Crisp; Rockbottom; “Slack!” Anderson Spickard “Spick”; “I should have played foot- ball”; “Kris, you’re not going to be- lieve this!”; “Scott, let’s double”; “Hey, Kathy, what will you give me if 1 run it in 10 minutes?”; “Shack, nice squatty body”; Most Athletic Superlative; Outstanding Sopho- more and Junior Award; Student Council 2-4, V.P. 4; Big Red Club 2- 4; Service Club 2-4; V. Track 2-4; V. Cross Country 2-4; V. Basketball 2- 4; “Hartley, how about a shake?” Randy Tibbott Anderson Spickard i Marc Chambers Marc Oman Chambers Chrome; Crash; Cheap Trick; High Priest of Battle Zone; “Fm not cyni- cal, just experienced!”; “Begone, Slaton, before someone throws a harpoon at you!”; “I used to be dis- gusted, now I’m amused!”; of Crutch Kids’ Potential Sniper At- tack Victim; National Merit Semi- finalist; Photography Staff 2, 4; Chess Club 1-4, V.P. 4; Big Red Club 2-4; National Honor Society; Big Red Spirit Team 3, 4; Traffic Statistic 4 Edwin Allen Carden, Jr. Big Al; Pierre; Roscoe; Sugar Tree Pool Bums; “What’s your streak, Mitch?”; “Hey, Hutch, what’s a concert?”; “What are those red marks on your neck. Spooky?”; “The Vols died on October 25, Schuler”; “You are one BAD DUDE, Abe”; “Vicki wants your body. Ford — Heidi wants mine”; Checkers Club (Governor) 4; Surf Club 2, 3; FCA 1 -4; Big Red Club 1 - 4; Fresh. Football, Track; J.V. Bas- ketball 3; J.V. Football 2,3; V. Foot- ball 3, 4; No NEDT Award Allen Carden Patrick J. Hollahan, Jr. Robert T. Charger; The Outlaw; Jet Ski 440’s; Billy music; “Honest, Of- ficer, 1 didn’t know you were back there.”; “Daytona in ’81”; “Yes, Jesse, I hate you, too”; R.T. and the Preps; “Tops out at 140”; Bullit; 383 Magnum; “Perhaps the best ex- ample of self discipline is suicide” — John Lennon; V. Basketball 2, 3; V. Golf 2-4; Big Red Club 2-4; Pho- tography Club 3, 4; Business Staff 2-4; Outing Club 4 Thomas Earl Beasley, III “Aarl”; “BEES”; “Jim Dandy, NOW!”; BILL; The Holy Trinity; Asteroids Anonymous; “Hey, Joe, what’s the Spanish?”; ' 6 Operation Breeko Block; Head School Sur- vivors; President Quarters Unlimit- ed; TOGA; “Schuler, Asteroids is not a child’s game”; “I get sprung in June!”; NEDT award; Big Red Club 1-4; Copy Staff The Bell 3; Business Staff The Bell 4; “I give up” Pat Hollahan Earl Beasley 43 Walt Conn Walton Thomas Conn, Jr. “Penguin”; “Chily”; “Baron”; “Re- bel”; “Bambi”; “MP”; 16 Paul Har- vey Fan Club, “Good Day”; 1 14 Po’s Poins; Asst. Athl. Director 2-4; V. Football 2-4; FCA 1, 2; Big Red Club 2-4; Checker Club, Chief Jus- tice 4; Outing Club 4; Fishing Club 4; Yacht Club 4; NEDT Award Carlisle Herron Carlisle Mitchell Herron, II “Lady Mydonna”; “Oh, about 4 years now”; “Need a ride Chris?”; “What’s a Volvo?”; “ ’57 Chevy”; ' a Dress Out For Fun; FCA 1-2; Big Red Club 1-4; Copy Staff The Bell 3; News and Features Editor The Bell Ringer 4; English II and French III medals; Junior and Sen- ior Honor Societies; NEDT Award, Honor Roll 1-4; National Merit Se- mifinalist; Fresh. Football, Wres- tling; J.V. Football 2, 3; National Latin Award 44 T. Hartley Hall Shabbily arrogant; Politician; Big nose; Pastor, fifty yard-line sunrise services; ‘7 need a road trip ' ; “That’s ‘weir, Kris, not ‘good’ ’’; Scott and his diamonds; Spic and the 9:59 — 2-mile; Me and Wag, the Brothers; Student Council 2, 4, Pres. 4; Soph V.P.; Jr. Pres; Fresh. Football, Wrestling, Track; V. Foot- ball 2-4; Wrestling 3, 4; Track 2-4; Service Club 4; Big Red Club; Out- ing Club William Kenrick Nichols Jerk; St. Nick; Tulane kamikazes; “Kevin, you’re late’’; “Garrett’s studying sidewalk cracks’’; “Andy- Jack’’; “Oodang’’; “It popped!’’; “Keevin”; “12 years, Terry’’; “Adam, you’re wittiest’’; “To snob or not to snob’’; Fresh. Football, Track, Basketball; V. Football 2-4; V. Basketball 3, 4; V. Track 2-4; Student Council 1, 2, Treas. 4; Big Red Club 2-4; FCA 1-4; Outing Club 3; Chorus 7th- 12; Ass. Ed. of The Bell’, Sports Staff The Bell Ringer and The Bell 2-4; Int. Soft- ball Coach 2, 3; NEDT award; Knee rehab. 4 C’mon guys. I’m no politician — honest. Hartley Hall Ken Nichols 45 Mike Hutcherson Michael Hall Hutcherson “Hutch”; “Blue lights tend to make one very blue”; “Mitchum, 5 times beats all”; “Hey, Ford!”; “Way to BURN the course up”; “Nice leap- ing ability, Big All”; ' 6 Karate Ma- nia; “Anderson, a man at loss”; The Perpetual Wagon Ride; Fluores- cent, Multi-colored, Eye-shattering pants forever; Tomato Man, “Spooky”; Fresh. Basketball; J.V. Basketball 3; V. Basketball 4; Golf 3, 4; Big Red Club 1-4; FCA 3, 4; Asst. Ed. of Business Staff; NEDT Award Mitchum Ellison Warren, HI “Mitch”; “You know, the deodor- ant”; “tangerine lifesavers”; “You lost it”; “Sailing”; “No, Carden, I didn’t invite you — nice sideburns”; “What were you doing at Ensworth, McAllister?”; “Nice Hairy legs. Hutch”; “At least, I don’t go out with girls who are taller than me. Doc”; Sugar Tree Pool Bums; Fresh. Football, Basketball, Track; V. Track 2-4; J.V. Football 2, 3; V. Football 4; Decathlete 3, 4; Big Red Club 3; Physics Award Candidate Mitchum Warren Wes Roberts James Wesley Roberts “Hey, Carlisle, where’s the door?’’; “Nice memory, Mike!’’: “Hey, Mall, did you do math?’’; “Golfers aren’t athletes’’; “I got a what on my exam?’’; “Dallas Bound’’; The Mas- ter Cylinder; Cheap Trick; Bonanza Chorus; 1 12 Section A24-K; Mys- tic Gate Anonymous; Varsity Batt- lezone; Purdue Reject; Press Sec’y Checkers Club; 1 16 Chaos Calcu- lus Club; Chess Club 2, 3; Big Red Club 2-4; Fresh. Golf; V. Golf 2-4; NEDT Award (wow!); National Merit Commendee Thomas Jude Di Vittorio “DiVo’’; “Jude’’; “Serpico’’; “Hey, Brad, you ever going to get a date’’; “All 1 need is a Tune up’’; “Hey, Kris, you didn’t need to hang around after you got your jacket’’; 16 St. Ce- celia Picnic Club; Most Contempo- rary; Parking Commisioner; Big Red Club; Service Club; V. Football 2-4; V. Baseball 2-4; Outstanding Freshman Medal Tom DiVittorio Richard Hugh Sullivan, III “Sully”; “Where’s Spick”; “I’m go- ing deer hunting this weekend . . . No, I did get a deer.”; “Come on Doc.”; ‘‘I love 2 am showers, Sambo”; “I don’t brown nose (that much)”; ' 6 Saturday Night Sober Club; 1 27 Senior Trip; 1 76 Senior Class; Fishing Club 1; Big Red Club 2-4; Outing Club 3, 4; Sons of Alumni 1-4; Senior Slide 4; Science Fair Winner 1, 3; The Bell Sports Staff; Rifle Team 2-4; V. Cross Country 4; V. Track 4; NEDT Cer- tificate Rick Sullivan Hang On! Friday’s cornin’! James Allen Harrison “Nice Knees”; “Let’s go skiing”; “Mind if I stop over while I’m on this side of town?”; “Young Life’s tonight”; member of Stephen’s Home for Wayward Boys; “You’re gonna get killed on the inner tube”; Var. Football and Track 2-4; Fresh. Football and Track; Honor Council Secretary 4; Optimist Award 4; For- ensics 2, 3; Annual Sports Staff 3, 4; Jim Harrison 48 Robert Edwin Warren Lineberger “Berger ; “Hey, Man!! ; “The Berg. ; “Thanks for the money. Tune ; “What’s up Rolfe ; “yeah, I got a date with Noni this weekend ; “Hey Tune, the Goat is Great!!! ; Auburn and Eagles West; Joan- esy’s; Alpha Chi; Var. Football 2-4, Co-Captain 4; Service Club 2-4; FCA 2-4; Writer for Bell 2, 3; Cheerleader 3; NEDT Award; Fort Lauderdale, it’s great! Rob Lineberger Mark Peffen Joseph Mark Peffen “What’s up ; Eastside Connection; “When ya coming over? ; KOBE’S; “Let’s go to Shack’s ; OBIES; ' A morning study hall despot; “I’d rather be water-skiing ; Fresh, foot- ball, wrestling, track; Var. Football 2-4; Var. Wrestling 2, 3, Capt. 4; Var. Track 2-4; Bell Ringer staff 2, 3, sports editor 4; NEDT Award; Algebra I Award; Lindsley Ruth Award to the Best Citizen in the Ju- nior Class; Totomoi Pen Caldwell Harold Pendleton Caldwell, III “Harry”; “Sorry guys, I’m going over to Jacki’s”; “Wallace wimped out; he’s working!”; “You’re crazy Sambo, she’s too old!”; “I’m movin to Aspen”; “I caught an elbow”; 1 4 4:00 AM Ski Club”; Service Club 3,4; Big Red Club 2-4; FCA 1-4; Honor Council Rep. 1; Math Award; Fresh. Basketball; JV Bas- ketball 3; Var. Tennis 2; Var. Soccer 3,4 (Coaches Award 3); Var. Bas- ketball 4 Don Fairbairn “The Doc”; “Dr. Don”; % of “The Council”; of the reigning World Championship Pipe-Ball Team; “But Dr. Niemeyer, nothing funny happens at MBA”; Var. Football and Basketball Trainer 2-4; Var. Golf 2-4; Co- Editor in Chief of The Bell Ringer 4; National Merit Semi-Finalist; Eagle Scout; Rens- sellaer Medal; Math 7(H), Algebra 11(H), Geometry(H), Math 4(H) medals; Science 7, Chemistry I medals; English 7, 8 medals; Latin 1(H) medal Don Fairbairn 50 Sambo Harwell Samuel Knox Harwell, Jr. “Sammy”; “Calm down Scotty”; “Turn and Burn, Ram and Jam, but don’t Crash and Burn!”; Curl Team 1 -3 ( 1 0 oz.); Soccer 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 ( ' ); Ryan Militia; “I’m glad I’m out”; NEDT Award; Nat. Merit Commcndce Miles Arthur-Roberts Carlsen “Hey Ing, you catchin one?”; “Where’s the mop?”; “Go with the Gold”; “Did you really come down here to play golf?”; “Nurse Ford! Nurse Bennett!!”; “Dotham was a trip. I’ve never had to teach anyone to walk before.”; “Tomatoeman”; GINA; Business Staff 3; Business editor of The Bell 4; The Bell Ring- er 3; FCA 3, 4; Football 3; Drama 3, 4 Miles Carlsen 51 David Felts David Marshall Felts “Felts;” “Calculus BC Escapee;” “Jody, i we’ve got too many prac- tices;” “NO Matt, I’m not a fascist. I’m an Ultra-conservative;” “Barry there is no way we can get across that yard!” — Later convicted of Strip mining; “Bobby I’m the CHIEF Features Editor;” “I’m not drunk, I’m just sleepy!” Asteroids Anonymous; Amoral Majority; ' 6 Malibu Marauders; Co-founder of “The Big Red Spirit Team;” Cheer- leader 4; The Bell Feature Editor; Chorus 3, 4; F.C.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Out- ing Club 3, 4; Chess Club Treasur- er, Letter of Commendation. Barry Davis Street Street; THE cowboys; Bluebarry; Buxtehude; Ribbet; Patches; “You saw Buck and 1 doing what?” “Oh my station wagon — ;” The PIREL- LIS can do it; convicted for strip mining; “I hate blue lights, especial- ly when they’re behind me;” Caver’s Anonymous; “Will somebody PLEASE give me a ride home;” “Look out Don; Vs Head School sur- vivors; Malibu Marauders; Cho- rus; “The Big Red Spirit Team;” Outing Club; Checkers Club. Barry Street Montie Davis Montie Grant Davis. Jr. Sleeper; “Who tied my shoes to- gether?” “Hey Tune, I know the words now;” “You’ve never been so hot as green nails!” “Gatsby’s dream is to recapture Daisy Faye, so to speak;” “I’m just a Baker Street Muse;” Super Chemist; ELP and Mussorgsky; Varsity Pinball 3, 4; JV Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Big Red Club 1, 2, 3, 4; St. Alfanso Fan Club 3, 4; Disciple of the Prophet Hojo of the Temple of Noa-Doe 2, 3, 4; Senior 4; “Kni!” Guaranteed Eternal Sanctu- ary Man 4; “John McLaughlin is a god.” Mark Ferguson Mark A I den Ferguson “Fergie;” “Rush;” “Sure with these tires;” “Kelly Who?” Disregardless; “No, you can’t go to Florida with us;” “You see; there were a bunch of Ryan guys . . . ;” Mississippi; State was great, March 14; 1 ? Road Trip 80; 6th Period Dead Tired Club; “No, I don’t live in Hendersonville;” “Tim, will you teach me to be like you?” National French Con- test — 3rd place 1, 1st place 2, 5th place 3; NEDT Award; Run (?). 53 Alan Davidson Batson Vice-President Nashville Chapt. Beat-Rice Fan Club; (Q.E.II.); . . Jim Dandy and asked for what?” Hetta; Hail Cary; Slinda surfs to sleezeland; That’s not ethi- cal!; Beat-Rice Bobs Her Hair; In- secti-jan; Wheezy Quire; Immoral Majority; Einzelganger; Football is like nuclear war . . .; NEDT Award; National Merit Commendee; Prom Backdrop 3; The Bell Ringer Arts Editor; Art 1, 2, 3, 4- ”lf only 1 would have made that last putt.” Timothy Claude Ford Heidi; Claude; “Hey Mike, what about the second one from the left;” Founding Father of the Pen; San- Diego -h Dothan; Member of Ste- vie’s Universal Family; Spooky; “Hear the whistles. Hutch?” Hoo- ver and Sly; Only Senior to go to Three High Schools; Varsity Golf 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 3, 4; The Bell Ringer Staff 4; Big Red Club 3, 4; Business Staff 4; M.B.A. It’s been an experience. Tim Ford 54 Garrett Fulton Theodore Garrett Fulton “Itis;” “Chumley;” Vi member of Louisville Chamber of Commerce; President of New Orleans Kama- kazi Club; Cloverbottom is the best!; Founder of Phranks and Steins New Wave Club; “It’s not an orgy, it’s a toga party!’’ “Steve please leave Peaches alone!’’ “Tully, why are you in his trunk?’’ The Charlie Daniels Band is a bunch of fat hicks!; Big Red Club 2, 3, 4; Varsity Football 2, 3, 4, All-Nashville, All NIL; NEDT Award; Well it’s back to Tally’s at- tic; I can’t go home!! George Krai George Leon Krai President of Beat-Rice Fan Club; Life on the heel; Your a flop!; Im- moral Majority; Hail Cary; Who Cares; He Lives; Mother Mabel; Slinda propositions you — Ultra- Blight; Julilous Wheezer; Love is like a red, red rose, that grows and grows and needs bug-spray; Wheezy Quire, retch; NEDT Award; Na- tional Merit Commendee; Debate 2; Cross Country 2; The Bell Ringer Staff 3, 4; Art 1, 2, 3, 4. 55 Brian Edwin Nicholson Slick, Debbie; Dallas, Bourbon Street, and Manhattan; The Rambler; Southern Bound; Vol Jam V — VII; Melkor; Copenhagen; Hair hip; Duncanwood Dummy; 16 Pipe- ball Champions; Marshmellow Assault Squad; 1 27 Senior Trip; “He’s turning around’’; NEDT Award; National Merit Commen- dee; V. Basketball 1-4; V. Football 2-4; Treasurer of Honor Council 4; Pres, of Checkers Club 4; Big Red Club 1-4, Historian 3, Sec.-Treas. 4; Service Club 2-4; Chess Club 1-3; FCA 4; Assembly Committee 4; Fade to Black . . . Marcus Lee Daniel “No s”; “I love Lisa”; Bopkin; Postal Service; 16 Marshmellow As- sault Squad; 16 College Road Trip; 16 FRA Transfer Club; 16 Grafitti Club; Beached Fish; Most in Love (with Lisa); Jocks-The Legend; Vol Jam V, VI, VII; Ronnie; James Dean; Beatles Forever; Lover And Keeper of the Bopkin; V. Football 3, 4; V. Track 2, 3, 4; Honor Council 3, 4 Michael Thomas Corwin “It’s not the car, it’s the driver”; The Bench; Copenhagen Satisfies; Yan- kee Go Home; “We’re just loiter- ing”; Volunteer Jam; Annual Poker Party; Calf, bound; “Road trip to New Jersey”; “Mark, will Lisa let you come out and play”; FCA; Chess Club (Treasurer); Big Red Club; Checkers Club; National Merit Semi-finalist; NEDT Award; Latin Award; Modern History Medal; Football 7-11; Wrestling 7- 8; Track 7-10; Soccer 9-1 1 Shawn Francis Menke Jackie; Cooty Brown; Shoneys; Post 5; President of the Corvette Destru- tion Club; “Hey Paul, is it sore!”; I’m in Baseball for the jackets”; “No Garrett, This is not Henderson- ville!”; Right in the middle of Galla- tin Road; “Hey Slick, is he coming after us!”; 16 Southern Bound; Poker Party; Big Red Club; Advisor to the Mangerial Staff; Fr. Football; Fr. Basketball; V. Baseball 2-4 56 Dip Row Mike Corwin (far left) Shawn Menke (middle left) Brian Nicholson (middle right) Mark Daniel (far right) Michael Thomas Anderson Abdo-man; Chuck Ford’s only friend; Hail nada; “worse knee I’ve seen since ’Nam’’ — Dr. Brothers; originator of Harris Hatcher quote board; “So what’s so hard about themes — you write ’em in an hour and you get a 94, so what?!’’; 1 19 1st per. AP Life; code man; MBA is an exercise in factual regurgitation and childish philisophical assimila- tion; oh, oh, oh, Abby, Abby; Aca- demic medals(9- 1 1 ); Eng. 1(H), Anc. Med. History, Biology, Eng. Ill (H), Mod. Eur. Hist. AP; 1st place Southern H.S. Chess Champ, (under 1400 div.); 1st place twice in MBA Science Fair; Honor Council Rep. 1; Editor-in-Chief The Bell; Honor. Mention All NIL football; Honor. Mention All NIL b-ball; 6th State Mile relay (2); 1st District 880 relay (2); Totomoi; knee rehab. 3, 4; Valedictorian. Mike Anderson the no playin’, get out of the wayin’, backboard swayin’, wham, bam, I am jam! — Darrell Dawkins(1979). Roger Kevin Maler “Roger-Doger”; “Spanky”; “Juice”; “Hey Ken, Where is Gar- rett?”; “Ligament Kids”; “Tulane Kamikazes Historian Club”; “Ni- cholski”; Board of Trust for Red- shirt Club; “Do you come here of- ten”; California Dreaming; “Poetry at JC Penny”; Andrew Jackson Award for Courage; Intramural Softball Coach of the Year; NEDT; National Latin Exam; Latin III Award; Fr. Football, Wrestling, Track; V. Football (?), 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 2, 3; Track 2, 3; Cheer- leader 4; Business Staff 4; “That’s not a convoy, it’s a dream.” David Bronson Ingram Golf Tripping; Miles, Williamson, Ford, Bennet and Mac are all whipped; Liz; Hey Miles, watch those P’s and Q’s; subscriber to T. Ford’s poetry; Joe, our necks have cleared up; Va the Weekday S. Slide Group; J. Tully’s hole in the drum award; NEDT and Latin Awards; Business Staff 3; Rifle Team 1-4; V. Golf Team 1-4; Coaches Award 2,3 David Ingram (right) P-K6 Kevin Maler Bobby Kahn Bobby Khan Bealle; ' 6 Senior Class Democrats; Conductor Bonanza Chorus; National Merit Commen- dee; National French Contest: 3rd in state, 6th in Region 2, 5th in State; National Math: 8th in state; Latin II Award; Honor Roll 2, 4; Chess Club 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; Chorus 1-4; Big Red Club 2-4; Explorers; Checks Club 4; Reporter for The Bell Ringer 3,4; Features Staff of The Bell 3, Editor 4; NEDT Award Joseph Francis Lentz, Jr. Jody LentZ “Let’s get to the Game Room — Quick!”; “Noooo, Richard, Don’t say it!!”; “He can’t do that to you. Miles!”; “But Fulton, I don’t want to take the toga supplies.”; “Missile Command is my life!”; “What meditation, Mr. Bondurant?!?”; “Felts, I AM in control!”; “I swear — we’re only friends!”; “Berger, meet me at Jonesy’s!”; 1 ? Jonesy’s Raiders; 1 10 Chattanooga Blow- out; ' 6 Operation Breeko Block; 1 7 Punt Spanish III; NEDT Award; Latin II Award; True Wennie — No sports worth mentioning; “Aloha!” 59 Hey, Joe . . . where’d everybody go? 0 DREW ' s maRKEJ John McAllister John Lawrence McAllister “Mac”; “Big John”; “You’re a cra- dle-robber, boy” ; “We’re late Ford”; “Nice team Al”; “Hey Miles, did you like Southwestern?”; “I don’t think I passed Doc”; “Quick, Gulp-it”; “I saw Drew last Tuesday”; Member of the Society of the PEN 3, 4; Willows; “He’s dying for St. Louis”; “Hey Hutch, let’s go to your house”; Photography Staff of The Bell 2-4; Sports Staff of The Bell Ringer y, V. Track 3; Surf Club 2, 3; Big Red Club 2-4; NEDT Award; “It’s over . . . finally!” Adam Wieck Adam Frederick Wieck “Hey, I got a joke”; “Mr. Lanier, we didn’t get off the interstate”; Pam; “Spick, how’s basketball”; “Kris, pay him with a check”; “Nice nose Joe”; “Spick how’s Claire, 1 mean, Kris, how’s Claire, I mean, Scott, How’s Claire, I mean . . . ”; Aster- oids Anonymous”; “King-3 is my life”; Toga; Treasurer of Service Club; Football 4; Soccer 2-4; Mr. Drake, Thanks for all six years! 60 Steve Hines Steven Vernon Hines Sleeeeeeve; Yeeahhh; Good Job; Tune’s taking me home; H’town Wayward Boy; Army Surplus; Those aren’t my shoes. Toady; President Chemistry Club; Vi Cross Country Rookies; Never cheated — just flunked a lot of tests; Never say die. Doc; V Yes Men; Big Red Club 2-4; Fr. Track; V. Track 2-4; Fr. Cross Country; Cross Country 2, 4; Bell Ad Staff 3; Co-Assistant Editor 4; Honor Council 2, 3, Presi- dent 4; Student Council 8; National Merit Semi-finalist; Spanish 11 Award; NEDT; Alpha Chi 2-4 Brad McKinney Bradley Scudder McKinney Eastside Connection; Soulman; 3B; 1st Period Philosophy; “Spick, pea jackets forever”; “But, Coach Owen, I’m going to be the punter for the Eagles’’; Toga ditch; “Snaking is my life’’; “Debbie or Peaches, I can’t decide?’’; “Wade, I’m in love’’; “DiVo, what new image”; “Terri, let’s go out”; “Coach Gideon, how’s sales?”; Parking Commissioner; Annual Staff 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 3; Big Red Club 1-4; V. Football 2- 4; JV Basketball 2, 3; V. Track 2-4; NEDT Award; Scholar-Athlete Award; National Latin Award; Physics Medal 3 61 Joel Slaton Joel Wilson Slaton “Billy Joel”; “Dancing Bear”; Skillet Head; “Big Daddy”; “Hi, Son . . .”; “It’s not my fault I like to finish my themes one week early”; “Sorry Mr. Drake, I didn’t mean to miss class”; 1 17 Chaos Calculus Club; 1 5 Head School Survivors; D and D Devotee; S.F. Freak; Con- tributor to the Save the Whales Fund; Nat. Merit Semifinalist; The Bell Copy Staff 3; Editor 4; V. Track 2; V. Football 2, 3, 4; V. Wrestling 2, 3, 4. Paul Hubert Schuler “Yankee”; Holy Trinity; Steelers; ' 6 4th of July Bash; Poker Party; “Missije Command”; “Paladins are tough”; Fres. Football; J.V. Foot- ball; Big Red Club 10, 11, 12. Paul Schuler “How’d you know we were Catholic, there are only 6!” 62 Kelly Shackelford Kelly J. Shackelford “Shack”; “Incred”; Video and Atari king; Biggest Grub; “Spick, look at the Stars, nice class”; “Brad, nice shades, 1 mean glasses”; “Hey Kris (or is it Chris) how is Martha”; “Dino, got any notes lately”; “Tully, you’re the third”; “Garrett, what a beautiful girl at Cantrells”; Service Club; “Boy, is Cheerleading fun”; V. Football 2, 3, 4; V. Track 2, 3, 4; Shackelford’s house : home of the MBA wayward ones; “I hear Scott’s in love with Terri, no Cindy, no Jar- ria, no Claire” ... MBA forever Chris Stephens Christopher Corker Stephens “Waagh!”; “Good Job!!’’; “Steeve!”; “Montie, you’re sick.”; “I’m Hip!”; “Kni!”; 1 7 ICSSA; ' S Dress-Out for Fun; Hotel for H- town Wayward Boys; Madison Square; LTD II; “You bought her the raffle ticket?”; No, Jim, No new issues.”; Laura; 4 20 79; “No, nu- tritious”; “iicc”; Always my Hippo; Algebra I Medal; Nat. Merit Com- mendee; 2nd Mid-State Span. II; Nat. Latin II Award; Honor Roll; Nat. Honor Society; Co-copy Staff ed. Bell Track 2, 4. 63 Scott Richardson William Scott Richardson “Richie”; Big U; Flounder; “Jimbo did it”; “C’mon Don, nobody will ever know.”; “Only we can do that to our pledges.”; Alphi Chi; Black Sunday; Ft. Lauderdale Commune; “WeMl flunk out of Auburn”; ROME SWEET ROME; Jim’s 3; Ingram gets rowdy at Deli; “Jody, it’s too small”; Big Red Club 1 , 2, 3, 4; F.C.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Outing Club 3; Fres. Football; V. Football 2, 3, 4; Fres. Wrestling; V. Wrestling 2, 3, 4. Scott Hickman Wallace “Hey Man, ain’t nobody tying Wal- ly down!”; “Hey Wieck, be like me and save your money for your Grandkids.”; “Sorry Sambo, I’ve got to work.”; I swear Caldwell, I was just driving along and the mail- box jumped at me.”; Magna Cum Laude; Nat. Latin Award, J.V. Soc- cer 8, 1; V. Soccer 2, 3, 4; F.C.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Big Red Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Biggest Social Lion (Big Deal). Scott Wallace 64 John Wagster John Samuel Wagster “Wag”; “Wadd”; “Dr. Spite”; “What? Tune in love again!”; “Is that a New L.P. Duke?”; “Honor- ary Class of 1980; “Hall, you’re a disgrace to the male gender”; “Richardson, you’re Worthless!”; N.J.P. Crutch Club 1, 2, 3, 4; “Nice Body, Arrogantly shabby.”; V. Football 2, 3, 4; V. Wrestling 2, 3, 4; V. Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Service Club; Big Red Club; Student Council. Chris Todd Christopher Neal Todd “Ah! Toad!”; “Polo”; “Hey Winkle, What’s going on?”; “No Mark, you can’t drive my Mercedes today!”; Waste; Elizebeth!; 6th period Dead Tired Club; One; 1 450 Game Room Disease; Fifty; “No Andy, you are not going to Florida with us!”; “One!”; FuFu! Nashville Polo Club; March 15; Jab! Wham! Deli Bound!; Rush!; Pink Floyd!; Road Trip ’80; “Doc, Get back in the kitchen.”; V. Tennis 1, 2; V. Soccer 2; No NEDT Award! 1 . Most Intelligent . . . Don Fairbairn Don often seems to be on a plane above everybody else, perhaps because he is the only student who can conduct qualita- tive analysis, solve dy=l 21og(sinx cosx)dx, and write a theme simulta- neously. 2. Most School Spirit . . . Wade Smith Wade, seen at his best, is a dynamo of emotional enthusiasm, the peak of his career being the 1980 MBA-Lipscomb basketball game when, with tongue drooping, Wade jumped 3 rows of bleachers and crashed onto the floor in order to protest an official’s call. 3. Most Athletic . . . Anderson Spickard excels at cross-country, basketball, track, etc., etc. 4. Most Popular . . . Don Brothers Don has no enemies, likes everyone, and laughs at anything. (top) Most Intelligent — Don Fairbairn (rig ht) Biggest Social Lion — Scotty Wallace 5. Wittiest . . . Adam Wieck It is now common practice to have one of Adam’s classes interrupted by one of his occa- sional queries: “Hey, how many Califor- nians does it take to change a light- bulb?” (He then answers, “Four, one to change the lightbulb and three to share the experience.”) 6. Most Likely to Succeed . . . Mike An- derson most likely to be on your televi- sion screen in ten years; quotes Machia- velli’s The Prince from memory. 7. Most in Love . . . Mark Daniel most tied-down; most likely to be married within the year. Senior Superlatives Most Contemporary — Tom DiVittorio Wittiest — Adam Wieck (above) Most School Spirit — Wade Smith (left) Most Likely to Succeed — Mike An- derson 67 Lowest on the Dar- winian Scale of Evo- lution — Kevin Maler (top) Most Popular— Don Brothers, (below) Most in Love— Mark Daniel 8. Most in Love with Himself . . . Mark Peffen most likely to flex his muscles, most likely to keep a scrapbook, and most likely to suffer from narcissism. 9. Most Contemporary . . . Tom Di Vit- torio Punk Rock, Devo, The Ramones, collarless dress shirts, thin ties, bright shoes, the bass guitar — Tom is into it all; he is truly “new wave.” 10. Biggest Social Lion . . . Scotty Wal- lace If it’s a party, Wallace is there. If it’s not a party, Wallace is there. If it’s two winos celebrating Bacchus Day, Wallace is there. 1 1 . Lowest on the Darwinian Scale of Evolution . . . Kevin Maler Discovered on the MBA campus was the ancestor of a prehistoric ape-man species — Homus Maler (or Maler Man, seen on this page in an artist’s reconstruction of his natu- ral habitat). 12. Biggest Grub . . . Kelly Shackleford most likely to stay after class in order to convince Mrs. Lowry to change a 86.0 to a 86.25. 1 3. Most Likely Not to Reach the Age of 20 .. . Garrett Fulton Fast cars, fast wine, and faster women are no way for young Garrett to concentrate on his studies. Juniors Junior Honor Council Officers: (left to right) Steve An- Junior Student Council Officers: (left to right) President Rich Good, Vice Presi- derson, Mabo Kono, David White dent David Briley, Secretary Hale Hooper, Treasurer Kevin Drury Steve Alford Bill Altemeier Steve Anderson Frank Andrews Jordan Asher Frank Bennett Andrew Berry Rob Bomar Knox Brewer David Briley Ed Brown Martin Brown Greg Carlsen George Carpenter Bill Claunch Robert Cooney Mike Crist Rob Doster Ken Downey Kevin Drury David Edwards Hank Edwards Wade Elam John Erwin Nick Fabian Terence Fails Saeed Fakhruddin Kenny Ferrelli Kirk Francis Craig Franklin Ernest Franklin Adam Freeman Ally Fuqua Mark Garfinkel Page Garrett Sean Gentry Rich Good Gil Graham Alex Grimsley Michael Groos Whitfield Hamilton Mark Hastings Bill Hawkins Scott Haynes Tom Higgins Paul Hirshberg John Hitt Hale Hooper Jamie Houdeshell Steve Howell Bart Huddleston Mike Hughes Dan Jones Ian Jones Russell Jones Mabo Kono Paul Kornman Bruce Mangrum David McMackin David Miller Jesse Moore Jeff Patterson Perry Patterson Allen Parker Roger Peek Kirk Porter David Rader Billy Rolfe Scott Rosenblum John Scruggs Keivan Shahrokhi David Shanks Martin Silverman Brad Sitton Pete Smith Steve Stevens Gordon Strayhorn Jeff Thomason Greer Tidwell Tnpp Townsend John Turner John Van Wyatt Wells David White David Williamson Ridley Wills Tom Wood Clay Young Sophomores Sophomore Honor Council Officers: (left) Steve Maler, (right) David Mclllwain Bo Adams Spenser Aden Scott Albright Burton Anderson Andy Andrews Mark Atkinson Tom Barge Bruce Bentley Robert Brandau Mack Brothers Jim Brown Lee Bryant George Bueno Hardy Burch Jeb Burton Joe Cain Rob Carter Ted Carver Bronson Casey John Cavin Bert Chaffin Ben Cherry Runcie Clements Charlie Collins Joe Ed Conn Brooks Corzine Charlie Cox John Dale John Dalton Ron Deal Danny DeBlanc Atit Desai Richard Duncan Tommy Duncan Jeff Edwards Jeff Erickson Jim File Scott Gerlach J.B. Goessman Calvin Harris Lex Harvey John Heer Todd Helm Chip Herbert Chris Hines Jon Hobden Sam Houston Ron Hutchison Aaron Isherwood David Jenkins Doug Jenkins Perry Killam David Kurtz Michael Laws Ewan Leslie John Levy David Maddux Steve Maler Charlie Mashburn Andrew McAllister Robert McConnell David Mclllwain Allen Moore Bobby Morales Philip Moyers Mark Oldham Bill Pinson Lansdon Robbins Lyn Robbins Mark Robinson Trey Rochford Kent Rollins Hardy Ross John Ryu Andrew Schenker Steve Shankle Seth Sharpe George Smith Cannon Thomas Paul Tidwell Robert Todd Thomas Warren Terry Watterson John Weisiger Allan Wheatcraft Lon Whiteaker Wade Wilkinson Walt Zibas 75 Charlie Adkins Sieve Allemeier Gary Asher Ross Ballenger Trip Bennett Brad Blevins Andy Brown Richard Brown Ty Brown Bruce Burgess Lucius Carroll Chris Chamberlain Sam Chang Russel Coleman Matt Dolloff Matt Drury John Edwards Bob Enkema Michael Fabian Garth Fails Mark Finks Bill Foster Davidson French Lewis Frost John Gallaher Tim Gallimore Jeff Gaw Hamilton Gayden Brian Goldman Brad Gordon Brent Grahm Chris Guzikowski Scott Haley Currey Hall John Harrison 77 Bryan Hassel Larry Hayes Maynard Holt Alan Jackson Arthur Jones Michael Julian Chris Kelley Arshad Khan Buddy Knight Kyle Knight Gil Lackey Bill Lamb Boris Lams Fletcher Lance Parish Lentz Bryan Lewis Alec McDougall Dan McGown French McKnight Richard McMackin Brian Menke Drew Moore Greg Moore Jimmy Moore John Moore Marvin Morris John Morrissey Ronnie Munkeboe Will Nowell Tommy Oliphant Scott O’Neal Jimmy O’Niel Michael Parker Bernie Pinto Scott Portis 78 Mark Pollack Scott Pulliam Tony Rafalowski Ken Roberts Phil Robinson John Roth Chris Seng Elliot Sloan Kip Smith Mike Steck Andrew Stuart Ernest Tacogue Bill Tirrill Malone Trabue Billy Treanor Greg Turner Robert Van Ran VanRiper Griffin Vincent Stephen Westerman Kevin Wolfe 79 Hal Andrews John Bauman Wesley Coleman Wade Davies Bobby Thompson Sam Graber Harold Honaker Jim Manson Whit Martin Chris Monte Greg Petznick Patrick Rau Steve Saperstein John Tate Mike Wood Stephen Young David Smith Scott Carey Jeff Dukes Sec Treas Vice-Pres. President David Bale Robert Black Tim Brothers Doug Browne John Calton James Forsyth Tyler Gaw Sterling Gray Rusty Hippe John Hooper Bob Ledyard Brad Mangrum Pete Orenstein Harry Payne Michael Pirrie Bobby Reeves Paul Richards Steve Rollins Frank Wilk Glenn Dukes Bo Oxford Hunt Warner Vice- Pres. Sec Treas. Rob Alley Derrick Bentley Paul Bernardo Roger Boyers Jay Brothers Jack Brown Chuck Carroll Kort Classen John Enkema Bobby Frist John Griffin John Hays R bin Henderson Rob Hendrick Allen Lindsey John Pamplin Steve Stroman Eric Roach Dawson Thombs Ben Vance Ed Caldwell Rob Briley Vice-Pres. Sec Treas. Patrick Bowers Chuck Brandon David Claunch Sean Curry Jeff Dale Josh Easter Don Fish Jeffrey Frace Jim Gardner Bud Henderson Willie Lin Robbie Page John-Lindell Pfeffer David Power Chris Sanders Merrit Seshul Warren Sprouse Michael Starr Niku Wasudev Hudson Walker David Wood Jay Schmidt (not pictured) Dan Sharp President Vice- Pres. Sec Treas. Richard Baxter Mike Blade Bill Cochran Michael Dioguardi William Duncan Chip Fridrich Richard Giardina Ronald Grover Tim Hollahan John Jenkins Ken Johnson George Mabry Sam Marney Steve Molbach Keith Paisley Scott Pearson Robert Reed Nicholas Sieveking Rob Stack Howard Tidwell Mike Walker Patrick Parker Jim Campbell Rajiv Sharma Scott Bennett Rob Boer Will Campbell Jeff Dillon John Downer David Farrar Patrick Frazier John Griffith Robert Harris Johnathon Huddleston Lee Vaughn Mitch Mallot Talbot Masten Jay Owen Todd Pardue Charles Reasor Chip Redd Kevin Rhodes Paul Soper Joe Terry Takis Patikas Sam Howard Brad Fuson (not pictured) Clinton Kelley President Vice- Pres. Sec Treas. t’ Si 4 Now it came to pass that on the 27th day of the eighth month, the students did reappear on the Hill, cursing the advent of yet another school year. The summer did wane quickly and fall came rapidly on its heels. The scholars did presently settle into their normal school routine for the rest of the year. Fall was also to be a time for the renewal of the old and an orientation of the new — and so it was, for what the summer bringeth, the fall taketh away. 89 And it came to pass that fall also brought forth the advent of a new phenomenon to the campus- — which all hailed as the Big Red Spirit. And the students did stomp their feet, and chant, and bear banners to the field of battle, and wear buttons invoking the name of the Great Red Spirit . . . And so, fall descended upon the Hill and the year began. August 27th, Registration Day, a ritual that serves as a precursor to the beginning of school and one that shocks the students into realizing that, yes, sum- mer is over and, yes, . . . there are only five sacred days left in which to bask in the freedom of school- less days. For junior school students (especially seventh grad- ers), the experience can be frightening; whereas, sen- iors perfunctorily go through the routine, treating the list of check stations as another obstacle to be gotten out of the way. The day begins with Mr. Bondurant and Mr. Drake mentioning some important rule changes for 1981. Next, one gets the pleasure of standing in line 15 minutes to scribble off one’s name in MBA’s official register, which lists students as far back as 1867. From there, one picks up his locker number in the gym and then travels to the cafeteria to buy the books that he lacks (only to find that last year’s $16 book is now $20). Finally, students visit the walls of studyhall and discover how much homework a teach- er can assign even before school begins. Shakespeare Day A Shakespearian right hook On the morning of October 31, the entire sophomore, junior, and senior classes packed into their cars and left to meet Harpeih Hall’s three upper classes in the Davis Auditorium. All were assembled in the auditorium for the first of a three-part workshop given by the Alabama Shakespeare Company to familiarize the students with the play. Two Gentlemen of Verona, to be played that night. In this first part, all were given a slide show which introduced the actors and their roles and gave a brief introduction to the play. Then the classes gathered in the gym for the second part. Two of the actors demonstrated stage fights complete with feigned hitting, kicking, pulling hair, and choking. Finally, all were divided into large groups in order to ask general questions to the actors or actresses assigned to the different groups. That night, the Davis Auditorium was packed as the Alabama Shakespeare Company gave an entertaining and professionally executed Two Gentlemen of Verona. 92 The First Annual Square Dance The feet on the Hill were tapping not to rock or disco — but to a traditional, basic country sound. The students were tired of wearing khakis and loafers; they wanted to throw on their bluejeans and boots and paint the town red. And thanks to the work of the MBA and Harpeth Hall Student Councils, they got their chance. In a joint effort, the two groups allowed both student bodies to experience a real hoe-down — the First Annual Square Dance. Faced with the prospects of meeting girls from our sister-school, the MBA student body turned out in force. After learning the basic movements such as do-si-does and promenades, the rough-cut MBA students were ready for 3 hours of serious square-dancing. With good music, good company, and good food, the square dance was an experience which was enjoyed by all who participated. Sullivan: “Ain’t nothin’ but a Hoe-down!” Rock n’ Roll Extravaganza In its tradition of promoting school spirit, the Big Red Club sponsored a free school dance on November 21. This dance was heralded as the First Annual, Free, Fall Rock n’ Roll Extravaganza. All due-paying members of the Big Red Club were admitted free; all others for a nominal fee. David Tune provided his sound system, his services as D.J., and a dazzling light system. Students were encouraged to dress as their favorite cartoon characters or movie stars, and the crowd responded enthusiastically. In the costume judging, Leigh Bradley and Rusty Abies were voted best dressed in their Raggedy Ann and Andy outfits. Homecoming — 1980 Despite a steady rainfall Friday night, the 1980 Homecoming was a huge success. The Spaghetti Supper, through the efforts of the Ladies Auxiliary and Harley Leathers (alias Coach Gideon), raised over $18,000. Although the holiday requirements were more stringent, the always prepared student body stayed with tradition and flooded the mothers with money in the last few hours before the deadline. Somehow, through this last-minute influx, all the classes reached the desired average and got the holiday. BIGfifOlyfiO Late that evening, an enthusiastic crowd persevered through the downpour to cheer the Big Red onto a 28-13 victory over Hillwood. On account of the damp conditions, the presentation of the Homecoming Queen, Peaches Salyer, and her court was delayed until a later game. Saturday night, everything was perfect! The weather cleared up, and the students showed up in force to join in the frivolity of the Homecoming Dance. The band. Contraband, played everything from disco to 50’s, and the crowd loved it all. Looking back, after all the excitement had worn down, everyone agreed that this was one of the best Homecomings ever. 94 The Art Department’s backdrop to Homecoming — a 24 foot, 780 pound MBA benchwarmer. Queen Peaches Salyer escorted by Jody Lentz; the rest of the Home- coming Court were David Tune and Terri Amacher, Anderson Spickard and Kate Kirpatrick, Don Brothers and Suzanne Burns, Brian Nicholson and Charlotte Booth, Russell Jones and Mary El- kins, David Felts and Elizabeth P’Poole. 95 Varsity Crowd U The pervasive school spirit was embodied in the Varsity Crowd of 1980-81. The frenzied and raucous actions of the Varsity Crowds were apparent at every game. Traditionally, MBA has turned out great crowds for games, and this year’s crowd was no exception. Weathering the rain, wind, and snow, these young men (and women) vocally supported “The Big Red.” It is interesting to note the change that comes over someone as they gradually become engulfed into “The Crowd.” They stop talking to friends and girls and keep their eyes riveted in the field. The ties and scarves come off, and shirt collars are opened. A fiery glow emanates from their eyes as they watch the team roll on towards victory. Moreover, the dress of the Varsity Crowd is distinctly different from other attire; the “Cro wd” members adorn themselves in every conceivable red and gray garment to be found. Because of this spirit, the Varsity Crowd stands a breed apart from regular spectators. Whereas regular spectators merely watch the game, the Varsity Crowd lets its spirit penetrate the hearts of team members themselves, and must be considered an integral part of the MBA winning tradition. The Big Red Spirit in motion. 96 The Pep Rally i” Friday rolls around again, and the students meander across the campus, conserving their precious energy for the forthcoming game. As 8th period arrives, a hundred students make their way into studyhall. Some study, some sleep, some talk, but all occasionally glance at the clock. As the minute hand moves toward 3:00, pencils begin to flip, paper airplanes fly, and students start to pack up their belongings as a mounting mood of enthusiasm and spirit swells in the room. The moment the study hall is let out, a virtual flood of bodies streams out across the campus to the center room. The mo- ment the study hall is let out, a virtual flood of bodies streams out across the campus to the center of attention: the gymnasium. As the students enter the gym, they pass cheerleaders aglow with a fiery spirit, hurriedly going over the pep rally agenda. As the clapping, shouting, and stomping reaches a peak, the cheerleaders rush onto the gym floor chanting, “ROLL, RED, ROLL!” Another cheer follows closely behind, gently bringing the crowd down from its peak of enthusiasm. Jody Lentz then introduces the team group of the week — i.e. either the offensive backs, offensive line, defensive line, or wide receivers. One player then comes forward to deliver a solemn, serious, but spirit-lifting speech. The cheerleaders catch the following thunderous applause and channel it into another cheer. Finally, as the crowd is tiring, the cheerleaders run out leading another “Roll, Red, Roll” cheer. The students leave in slow-motion, worn-out from the last 1 5 minutes of cheering, but each knowing that the enthusiasm and energy has stopped only to be renewed later that night. The core of the MBA spirit — The Big Red Club (one of the school’s most serious organizations) 97 Cheerleaders The 1980-81 Cheerleaders (left to right) — Back: Tripp Townsend, Don Brothers, Anderson Spickard, Jody Lentz (head cheerleader), David Felts, Russell Jones, Steve Anderson; Front: Charlotte Booth, Georgeanne DeBlanc, Terry Amacher, Peaches Salyer (head cheerleader), Kate Kirkpatrick, Elizabeth P’Poole, Virginia Calton In the spring of 1980, the student body selected the cheerleaders for the year 1980-81. The boys were selected from MBA, while the girls were selected from the neighboring schools of Harpeth Hall and St. Cecilia. This year’s football cheerleaders consisted of head cheerleader Jody Lentz, Anderson Spickard, David Felts, Tripp Townsend, Russel Jones, Don Brothers, and Steve Anderson. Co-captain Peaches Salyer, Virginia Calton, Charlotte Booth, and Elizabeth P’Poole were selected from Harpeth Hall, whereas Terri Amacher, Kate Kirkpatrick, and Georganne DeBlanc were elected from St. Cecilia. The cheerleaders began practicing the first week in August, and spent the second week at a Cheerleader Training Camp in Knoxville. After a grueling week at camp with 800 other enthusiastic cheerleaders, the MBA squad returned and began preparation for the football season. By planning pep rallies and bonfires, the cheerleaders tried to keep the MBA student body “fired-up” all of the time. In this sense, the MBA cheerleaders were a success and were an integral part of the Big Red Spirit which pervades the Hill. Continuation of Tradition MBA Losing Hair Over Cominq Year MBA Surges Past ' 5:00 Friday Q npon. The last traces of another schooFc; : I Qi iftlh lhjefdjepgrl | st students ... Another mood can be felt forming, one en ei JW Overton m Friday night, one of growing tension and expectation. m o a r n ■ friB A cIjS Upvl Y I «ll 5:1 ste y Strewn of cars quickly fills the upper Oome| no A I op? vl6n Ci0rson VillQ)arFiQrotSR1 4 H V ft dangling F A A n A chinstraps, preoccupied wjth the tensiqa of [MBA Beats ( uiQTitie(itf - ---r In Big 1 polyurethane pads,i d the st c to cl iof (Ainstraps can be heard outsidt OepScelNllL. O.iOeid ent of the game has arrived. 6:54 The first glimpses: of the team can be seen as they methodically executCj then pre-game routine. The beginnings of a crowd can be seen trickling into the . , stands. . 7:1 5 The red and fiite figures are seen scurrying off ' ;.7 the fi ld Theya seipble in thq ' locker room for a final moment of silent preparation . . . Outside, the inkling of Old heightens to a deafening roar as The Big Red rips through the gate - 0 . u- -■;%r ■’S,. MBA Rally St t - f -r W .ry Ends The MBA varsity football team ended the season with an excellent 9-2 record. Due to the leadership of the seniors and the strength to bounce back after two straight defeats, the Big Red was able to turn the season into a successful one. The 1980 team was able to continue the winning tradition on the Hill, which has been revitalized by Coach Owen and his staff. Included in the staff are Coach Gideon, Coach Jefferson, and Coach Elliot, who worked hard throughout the year to prepare the team. However, it was Coach Owen who was able to keep MBA’s winning football tradition alive with his expert coaching and guidance. The 1 980 Big Red (left to right): 1st Row: H. Burch, G. Graham, J. Bryan, K. Downey, S. Tune, K. Klausner, B. Morales, S. Haynes, J. Harrison, C. Herbert, K. Shackelford, H. Hooper; 2nd Row: J. Heer, A. Andrews, H. Hall, A. Fuqua, S. Richardson, T. DiVittorio, M. Hastings, M. Peffen, J. Gaw, B. Sitton, G. Smith, S. Maler, L. Harvey, E. Franklin, Joe Ed Conn, J. Moore; 3rd Row: Coach Tommy Owen, Coach Floyd Elliott, K. Nichols, B. Rolfe, D. Maddux, M. Warren, D. Rader, R. Lineberger, M. Daniel, D. White, K. Maler, S. Albright, G. Fulton, M. Robinson, Coach Jim Jefferson, Coach Bob Gideon; 4th Row: B. Nicholson, A. Wieck, C. Young, J. Slaton, J. Tully, B. McKinney, A. Carden, M. Johnson, J. Wagster, M. Groos, W. Smith, W. Hamilton, J. Scruggs, D. Fairbairn. 100 MBA vs. White’s Creek After 4 weeks of preseason summer practices, the Big Red visited White’s Creek in the season opener. Whit- field Hamilton and Ally Fuqua led the defense in hold- ing the Cobras to only 58 total yards to lead the Big Red to a 24-0 victory. Quarterback Tom DiVittorio, Mark Daniel, and Billy Rolfe scored touchdowns as M BA took advantage of numerous mistakes by White’s Creek. MBA vs. Hillsboro After Hillsboro scored two first-half touchdowns, Scott Tune rallied the M BA team to a 2 1 - 1 4 victory over the Burros. Tune threw a 30 yard touchdown pass to Mark Peffen capping an 80 yard drive before the intermis- sion. In the second-half, Kris Klausner scored two touchdowns to complete the comeback with the second of his touchdowns coming on a spectacular 74 yard punt return. Wade Smith, Whitfield Hamilton, and Billy Rolfe played key roles in giving the Big Red a District 11 -A A A victory. Fulton bounces off a tackle as Billy Rolfe cuts down a Cobra. DiVittorio directs the assault against White’s Creek. Daniel attacks Ryan (as Tune loses a shoe). Downey dives for the flag and then . . . MBA vs. McCallie For the third game of the season, MBA travelled to Chattanooga to challenge a powerful McCallie team. The Big Red opened the game with two offensive drives in the 1st quarter capped by Scott Tune and Garrett Fulton’s touchdown plunges. However, McCallie rallied and had tied the game at halftime with 2 touchdowns, one a flea-flicker play. In the second half, the Big Red could not generate an offensive, and the defense allowed two more touchdowns as MBA fell from the ranks of the unbeaten, losing 28-14. Mark Daniel led the defense with 13 individual tackles. MBA vs. Ryan The “granddaddy game of the N.l.L.” was next on the schedule as MBA battled archrival and district foe. Father Ryan. The game, filled with tradition and emotion, was played at Dudley Field before an estimated crowd of 9,700 and a television audience. In the 1st quarter, MBA made two crucial turnovers deep in their own territory, giving Ryan two “gifts” at both the 20 and 2 yard lines, which set up two early Ryan touchdowns to make the score 14-0. However, MBA rallied as in past games. Kris Klausner’s interception return set up a 23 yard field goal by Scott Haynes, and MBA trailed 14-3 at the half. In the 2nd half, MBA, driving down the field without flaw, capped the offensive splurge with Mark Daniel’s touchdown run and Adam Wieck’s extra point. The defense allowed Ryan a fourth quarter touchdown after a long drive to make the score 2 1 - 1 0 in favor of Ryan. However, M BA fought back and scored on a 24 yard pass from Scott Tune to Ken Downey; the following two point conversion attempt failed. MBA attempted a final drive in the closing minutes, but a crucial penalty cost them their hopes of victory as MBA lost 21-16. The de- fense was led throughout the game by Kris Klausner, David Rader, and Ally Fuqua. Mark Daniel was the workhorse of the offense while Scott Tune, Ken Downey, and the entire offensive line played well. the touchdown celebration. 102 Fuqua runs a Bobcat out of bounds. Rolfe rambles around the end. MBA vs. Overton After a week layoff by grace of a forfeit victory over former Bellevue, M BA faced Overton in a district matchup. MBA once again trailed early as Overton took a 7-0 lead. Then, the Big Red offense began to roll behind the superior blocking of the offensive line. M BA tied it up on a 40 yard touchdown pass from Scott Tune to Kris Klausner. Then, Mark Daniel ran through a gaping hole created by the offensive line for a 48 yard touchdown. Wade Smith, Rob Lineberger, Brad McKinney, Jim Tully, and Joel Slaton whipped their opponents up front allowing Mark Daniel and Billy Rolfe to gain 162 and 110 yards rushing, respectively. The final touchdown came in the fourth quarter when Billy Rolfe picked up a loose ball and ran 58 yards to end the scoring at 21-7, as the defense held the Bobcats to only 2 first downs in the second half. MBA vs. Hillwood MBA trounced Hillwood 28-13 before a large crowd of alumni and students at the annual Homecoming game. MBA amassed 415 total yards and 24 first downs as Scott Tunc threw touchdown passes to Mike Johnson and Ken Dow- ney, and as Mark Daniel rushed for 123 yards. The defense, which held the Hilltoppers to 54 yards rush- ing, was led by noseguard Johnny Wagster. The game was never in doubt despite the score be- cause the 2 Hillwood touchdowns came late in the game. 104 Fulton stalks the Commando offense One of many Haynes’ field goals. MBA vs. Hendersonville The next week, M BA rallied to whip a tough Hendersonville team 14-10. Hendersonville scored first, but MBA evened the score at 7-7 on Mark Daniel’s touchdown run. In the third quarter, the Commandos drove on the MBA defense and took a 10-7 lead. However, Scott Tune broke loose in the fourth quarter for an 83 yard T.D. to give the Big Red a hard-fought 1 4- 10 victory. Brad McKinney, David Rader, and Garret Fulton came up with the big defensive plays in racking up MBA’s sixth victory. MBA vs. Antioch M BA travelled to Antioch and soundly romped past the host Bears 3 1 -0. The Big Red rolled up 280 yards and 1 5 first downs with Mark Daniel rushing for 1 3 1 yards. Daniel, Scott Tunc, and Billy Rolfe scored touchdowns for the offense, and Garrett Fulton returned an interception for a score. Scott Haynes kicked a 31 yard field goal, and Adam Wieck added 4 extra points. The team played outstanding defense as everyone contributed to the shutout. After the victory, MBA accepted a bid to the Nurseryman’s Bowl. MBA vs. Glencliff The MBA seniors played their final game on Frank Andrew’s Field and pounded out a 28-7 victory over Glencliff to finish the regular season with an 8-2 record. Mark Daniel, Scott Tune, Kris Klausner, and Billy Rolfe each scored a touchdown for the Big Red. Whitfield Hamilton and Ally Fuqua led the de- fensive attack. The win gave MBA the runnerup spot in District 11- AAA. 105 (above) Captains Rob Lineberger and Mark Daniel with the Nurser- yman’s Bowl trophy, (left) Fulton plunges for the end zone. MBA vs. Mt. Juliet In the Nurseryman’s Bowl in McMinnville, MBA faced 9-1 N.I.L. powerhouse Mt. Juliet. Although the Big Red was outsized by the Bears, the Red outplayed Mt. Juliet and gained a 14-6 victory. Garrett Fulton, filling in for an injured Mark Daniel, gained valuable yardage and scored the first touchdown capping a 64 yard drive. Mt. Juliet retaliated with a 2nd quarter touchdown but missed the extra point, leaving MBA with a 7-6 lead at the half. In the second half, the defense kept the Bears out of the end zone, and the offense pushed across a 4th quarter touchdown as Scott Tune hit Mark Peffen for an 18 yard strike. The junior tandem of David Rader, Ally Fuqua, and Whitfield Hamilton played tough defensively. Garrett Fulton, gaining 65 yards, was named MBA’s most valuable player. Scott Tune, who completed 7 of 8 passes and threw for one touchdown, was named M.V.P. for the entire bowl. The entire team played a superb game — the victory was a fitting end to a great season. For their performances, many players received outstanding honors of distinction. Wade Smith was named to the Tennessean ' s All-N.I.L. 1st team. Mark Daniel deservingly made the 1st team Class AAA and the second team All-N.I.L. Kris Klausner also made the second team All-N.I.L. while Garrett Fulton and Jim Tully made the third team. Brad McKinney was named MBA’s scholar-athlete of the year. These players and the entire team deserve appreciation for an outstanding year. By winning 9 games, including a superb bowl victory, the MBA football team was indeed able to keep alive the tradition of winning football which Coach Owen has tried to resuscitate on the Hill. Peffen skewers a Bear. 106 J.V. Football Under the guidance of Coaches Floyd Elliot and Bob Gideon, the 1980 Junior Varsity football team compiled a strong 4-3 record. Offensively, the team was led by quarterbacks Bobby Morales and Jeff Gaw. Hale Hooper, David White, and Lex Harvey sparked a potent ground attack while receiver Clay Young came through with spectacular clutch receptions. Stalwarts on an offensive line which blocked solidly most of the year included David Maddux, Ernest Franklin, and David Edwards. Thomas Warren, Scott Albright, Gil Graham, Maddux, Franklin, and Young spearheaded a determined and swarming defense. The climax of the J.V. season was the First Annual Grape Nuts Bowl pitting the MBA Grey against the MBA Red. All the players enjoyed the fiercely competitive grudge match which saw the Grey come away with a hard-fought 14-7 victory. MBA 14 White’s Creek 0 MBA 7 Hillsboro 6 MBA 0 Ryan 7 MBA 7 Brentwood 20 MBA 7 Overton 13 MBA 14 Hillwood 6 MBA 3 Henders onville 0 (OT) MBA 7 Antioch 0 (Forfeit) Red 7 Grey 14 (top right) A typically “Ryan” facemask of Morales, (above) Hale Hooper tries to turn the corner. (left) Hardy Burch returns a kick. 107 “A Few Good Men” This is the story of “a few good men” — a phrase coined by first-year coach Steve Williams and his assistant Michael Caldwell to describe their freshman football team. The team was small in number, but rich in talent, with only 23 players in all. The team accomplished something that had not been done by an MBA freshman football team in two years — it won a game; in fact, it won three games. And, since one of the victories came over our friends on Elliston Place, Father Ryan, according to the god of calculus, that constitutes a winning season. The team’s overall record was three wins and four losses. They opened the season against Hillsboro with a mainly defensive struggle. MBA’s lone score in this 6-0 triumph came from Scott O’Neal’s touchdown run. The Big Red fell in its next four outings to Overton, Apollo, Glencliff, and Hillwood, failing to cross the goal line in each game. For the most part, the losses were hard fought and closely contested with key MBA mistakes ending their sustained drives. Quarterback Will Nowell and split-end Bill Tirrill teamed up for some brilliant aerial plays. The defense was anchored by Alec McDougall and John Morrissey. After a week of hard practice, the Red rebounded to defeat previously unbeaten BGA 15-6 on touchdown runs by Buddy Knight and Scott O’Neal. In their last game of the season, the Red combined tough defense with a field goal by Scott O’Neal to defeat Ryan for the first time since 1970 3-0. Winding up the season with two consecutive victories, this squad should provide a broad base of varsity support in upcoming years. Standing: L. Hayes, M. Holt, B. Lewis, B. Tirrill, S. O’Neal, D. McGown, P. Lentz, W. Nowell, G. Asher, J. Harrison, J. Moore, M. Drury; Sitting: Bennett. (above) Morrissey prepares to punish an end. (below) An unidenti- fied defender spears a back. A. McDougall, T. Galimore; Middle: S. Pulliam, B. Knight, B. Gordon, B. Blevins, M. Pollack, C. Hall, J. Moore, J. Morrissey, B. Enkema, T. ' Itu Faced with a very lough schedule, the Microbe football squad, under Coaches Compton, Herring, Zenanko, and Gaither, finished the season with a 3-3 record. Starting out quickly, the Little Red rolled over neigh- borhood foe Ensworth 8-0. In the following game, after leading Brentwood early in the game, the Little Red finally succumbed to a very tough Eagle team 26-6. The Microbes rebounded with impressive wins over H.V.A.C. rivals BGA and Franklin Road Academy. BG A, entering the game undefeated, was overwhelmed by an explosive offensive attack in the first 3 quarters, giving the Microbes a 20-0 lead; MBA’s defense then held on for a 20- 1 3 victory. The season, however, ended on a sour note with a disappointing loss to distant foe Northside and a lackluster performance against Ezell- Harding. The offense of the Little Red executed well throughout the year, and the defense began to show sings of aggres- siveness as the season progressed. This year’s defensive front was structured around noseguard Rob Briley and Captain Tim Brothers. Consistency was displayed by stellar performer Michael Pirrie. Quarterback Sterling Gray and backs Steve Rollins and Rob Briley headed a potent offense. The passing combination of Gray to tight-end Pirrie was at times superb. Gray developed into one of the finest Microbe quarterbacks in recent years. This team with its abundance of potential and desire will surely uphold MBA’s winning tradition in future years. The Microbe football program also underwent a change this year; the traditionally all 7th grade team was replaced by a new, innovative Microbe J.V. team. However, the coaches and players had some difficulty adjusting. Highlighting a struggling 1-4 season was the sole victory over traditional rival BGA 19-6. Making significant contributions to the Microbe J.V. offensive unit were backs Patikas, Soper, and Cochran. Nose- guard Glenn Duke spearheaded the defense, while punier Keith Paisley contributed significantly to the kicking game. Perhaps the copious amount of players in the Microbe program (62 in all) is indicative of its success. The Microbe Squad (left to right): Back: Robert Stack, Brad Mangrum, Tim Brothers, David Bale, Jack Brown, Paul Soper, John Pamplin, John Griffith, Jay Schmitt, Steve Saperstein, Frank Wilk, Steve Rollins, Rob Hendrick, Rob Briley, Bob Ledyard, Tyler Gaw, Sterling Gray, Paul Richards, Jeff Dukes, Harold Honaker, Dawson Thombs, Michael Pirrie, John Enkema, Robert Black, Pete Orenstein, Eric Roach, Bobby Frist, Sam Marney, Ronald Grover, Robin Henderson, John Bauman; Middle: Tim Hollahan, Chuck Brandon, Steve Stroman, Nick Sieveking, Rob Page, Hudson Walker, Ken Johnson, Sam Howard, Keith Paisley, Takis Patikas, George Mabry, Paul Bernado, Rusty Hippe, Edward Caldwell, Merritt Seshul, Brad Fuson, Glenn Dukes, Jay Owen, David Farrar; Bottom: Bill Duncan, Clint Kelley, Jim Gardner, Charlie Reasor, Mike Walker, Will Campbell, Sawn Curry, Lee Vaughn, Jim Campbell, Bill Cochran, Chris Sanders, John Hooper, Kevin Rhodes; Not pictured: David Smith. I . t i , f . f I • • ' Vv ' ■ • •■ •u ’■ r t } :if i v T ® ' S ” ' T ' vVr ’£. ' ' ' I On August 1, the long journey toward the state championship meet began. The cross-country team practiced through the grueling heat to ready themselves for possible second consecutive N.I.L. and Regional championships. Hopes soared high for a repeat performance as the Big Red demolished Antioch 15-45 and then soundly defeated a strong Hillsboro team 24-32. However, the big test was the meeting with defending state champion Clarksville . Northwest. Northwest narrowly defeated the Big Red 27-28; MBA was led by Allen Moore’s second place finish with a time of 16:19. The cross- countrymen would go on 10 defeat Franklin, Pearl, Maplewood, and a powerful Overton team, thus finishing the season with a 6-1 dual meet record and winning their 22nd consecutive N.I.L. dual meet. 4 Unlike past year performances, the Big Red did not compete well in two invitational meets. In the A.F. Bridges Invitational, MBA finished fourth, avenging their loss to Clarksville Northwest but finishing behind a surprising Hillwood team. This meet became a haunting omen for MBA. Again in the Lipscomb Invitational, the Big Red finished behind Hillwood. However, hopes for an N.I.L. and Regional championship were all but crushed when number one runner Allen Moore was forced to miss the N.I.L. and Regional meets because of a painful stomach injury. The N.I.L. meet saw the Big Red place a strong second behind the superb running of senior Anderson Spickard, who placed tenth with a time of 16:10 over the challenging three miles of the Steeplechase. Placing in the top twenty-five were Walt Zibas, Rich Good, and Steve Stevens. The team was rounded out by Martin Brown, Robert McConnell, and Steve Anderson. Six of those seven, along with Rick Sullivan, ran in the Regional meet. In this meet, sophomore Walt Zibas asserted himself as the number one man with a blistering time of 15:54 leading MBA to a second place finish, thus qualifying them for the State meet. Anderson Spickard, Rich Good, Steve Stevens, and Martin Brown rounded out the top five. In the State meet, super sophomore Allen Moore returned to the team, though not in his former shape. However, he performed well with a time of 16:33. Again, Walt Zibas ran well placing 23rd with a time of 15:52; however, the team placed a terribly disappointing 12th. The MBA top five all received honors. Walt Zibas and Rich Good were selected to the 2nd team All-N.I.L. Anderson Spickard, Steve Stevens, and Allen Moore each received Honorable Mention in the N.I.L. Special praise must also be given to the “B” team, led by Nick Fabian and freshman Chris Guzikowski, which ran superbly throughout the season. There is bright hope for the future of the cross-country team with only Anderson Spickard being lost from the top seven. 112 Microbe Cross-Country The 1980 Microbe Cross-Country team under the leadership of head coach Frank Novak finished the season third in the Harpeth Valley Athletic Conference. In the first round of the conference championship held at MBA, the Little Re d finished third behind Ensworth and Northside. Pal Rau, the first finisher for MBA, finished fifth in a field of more than one hundred runners. In the second round of the championships, MBA repeated its third place finish again led by Rau. Rob Alley, Jay Brothers, Bob Boer, and Howard Tidwell also boasted fine performances throughout the year. Undoubtably, members of this year’s squad will contribute greatly to the future Varsity Cross-Country teams. Team §2 (left to right); Row 1: J. Manson, J. Tate, K. Classen, B. Henderson, J. Terry, S. Bennett, T. Pardue, W. Sprouse, R. Sharma, J. Easter, M. Malott; Row 2: J. Calton, J. Frace, C. Fridrich, R. Baxter, J. Jenkins, R.M. Reed, M. Blade, D. Fish, A. Lindsey, H. Paine, G. Petznick, W. Coleman. t tsi V « «w I % ikB4 i mi. Team 1 : Row 1 : D. Bentley, C. Monte, J. Dale, B. Oxford, D. Claunch, P. Frazier, W. Lin, J. Huddleston; Row 2: H. Tidwell, M. Dioguardi, J. Downer, D. Wood, C. Redd, M. Wood, B. Reeves, P. Bowers, N. Wasudev, B. Boer, C. Carroll, M. Malott; Row 3; J. Dillon, R. Alley, B. Vance, J. Brothers, P. Rau, T. Masten, S. Carey, S. Pearson, S. Molbach, D. Power, J. Easter. 113 Chapter Ul- And the leaves did passeth, and with them went the Fall, for another season was upon the Hill. Behold! The winter brought forth the snow, and the snow brought forth the snow- balls, and with the snowballs came forth the demerits! The eighteenth day of the last month of the year heralded the Christmas break and the mirth of the Y uletide; but lo! the seventeenth day of the first month heralded the semester exams and the despair of the cram. And thus, when the old semester hath passed away, the second term followed in its place. Winter did wane quickly though, for the warmth of Spring was close at hand. With challenges from the presidents of both classes, plan for a “Slick-o-medes” dunk caused the Seniors to threats made to opposing players, and bookies making leave their game plan (they didn’t have one); the Ju- a fortune on bets, the Jr. -Sr. game was played before a niors rallied behind the front line of Fuqua, Hamilton, less than capacity crowd. While the Juniors attempted and Rolfe. The Juniors won the game on a last second to plan pre-game strategies against their upperclass- shot by the ex-J.V. player-ringer Kirk Porter. The de- men, the Seniors worried about who would have the feat was followed by the quick escape of Senior presi- best dressed outfit. The Seniors took the floor in tux- dent Hartley Hall. However, Hartley, who came to school undercover, accepted the defeat (and the pie in the face) with stoic endurance on behalf of the Senior class. The game, which was marred by 53 fouls, was an enjoyable farce for all those who were involved. edos, robes, sweatbands, and bermuda shorts. The Seniors, however, were still able to gain a 1st half lead and dominated the game early with the help of good performances from Kris Klausner, Mark Daniel, and Randy “The Ejector” Tibbott (the Seniors’ mad dash to the floor helped also). However, the Seniors’ On Feb. 7, 1981, MBA held its 2nd annual 50’s dance sponsored by the Senior class. The music was provided by student D.J. David Tune. Although the turnout for the dance was not as big as expected, the dance was a great success. The highlight of the night was marked by the presentation of the Best Dressed Couple Award to Pen and Jackie Caldwell, what a couple! One might have even seen Mr. Elliott and his date dancing to the song “Shout” (from the movie Animal House}. The night was warm, the costumes were super, the music was great, and the Seniors were very festive! For those of you who didn’t come — you missed out! MBA’s second annual Duds Day was held this year as part of the school’s chari ty fund-raising drive. Along with tennis shoes, blue jeans, and T-shirts, the students donned the native attire of the 50’s — leather jackets class was intoxicating. All of the students enjoyed the once-in-a-lifetime chance to be themselves; however, the faces the next day displayed the sorrow of the stu- dents returning to the strict conformity of the MBA dress code. and penny loafers. A look down from the stage at the assembly crowd was like a look back into time. A look up at the stage, however, was like a look into the heart of a punk rock concert, or a gay-rights rally, or a gang war, or a re- union of fashion models from K-mart. Several boys dressed like girls, and in some cases, they were so cute that requests were circulated for them to stay that way. (Scott Tune, especially). Even a street gang from New York showed up, in full regalia including face paint and bats. The explosion of color emanating from the Senior 119 EBIKE RACE= As the bikes lined up to the starting line of The Bell Ringer sponsored 1981 Bike-Race, the throng of spec- tators wrestled for position to witness this historic event. Having the characteristics of a crowd in the ancient gladiatorial games of Rome, these spectators kept their eyes on the track, hoping they wouldn’t miss their friends or favorite teacher eating some dirt. The field of competitors was marked by unbelievable depth. The teams included the defending champion Road Hackers, a 7th grade team, a faculty team, and several lesser teams. After an initial crash in which Bobby Morales dived kamikaze-style into Mr. Herring, the race went along smoothly. As expected, the faculty team did not win. Also as expected, every other team beat the faculty team. The upset came when the over- whelming favorite, the Road Hackers, were passed by the well-conditioned wrestling team composed of John Dale, Kent Rollins, Steve Shankle, and Brooks Cor- zine. These gods-on-wheels had the fluidity, strength, composure, and raw guts which will be an inspiration to all future bike race competitors. Through their endur- ance of inexplicable pain and mental torture, these young men arrived at a state of understanding of them- selves, which fulfills the purpose of the race. They also got their names on a trophy. Therefore, we salute the winner of the 2nd Annual Bike Race and look forward to a time next year, when again the bikes will be spin- ning around the Hill. (top left) the start . . . , (above ) ... the turn, (below ) ... the exchange zone, (below left) ... the winners, the “Cyclones” (clockwise, K. Rollins, S. Shankle, J. Dale, B. Corzine). 120 The Varsity Basketball team suffered through a disappointing season during the 1981 campaign, winning only four games for the year. With only one returning starter, Coach Bennett’s Big Red was plagued by inexperience on the varsity level and by injuries suffered during the year. The team faced some of the best competition in Nashville, including eight games against teams ranked in the state’s top ten in their division, as well as two games against 20-game winners. The squad also suffered some heart- breaking defeats, losing two games by one-point margins and another in double-overtime. Despite the numerous losses, the team was always competitive. T 7- ' ■T r. ' ■ ■ The season opened in Franklin against rival BGA. Having practiced only a week, the Big Red dropped the opener 48-40. Anderson Spickard paced MBA with 15 points. The squad then faced district foe Glencliff. MBA took an early lead, but could not stop the Colts’ outside shooting and fell 64-49. Mike Johnson and Mike Hutcherson played good defense in a losing cause, while Spickard ripped the nets with 20 points. MBA, in the next game, played an excellent first half against Hillwood, but could not get it together in the second half, losing 64-53. Mike Anderson led the team with 19 points, while Tim Ford played well at guard. The Big Red finally put a mark in the win column with a victory over the Overton Bobcats by a score of 54-46. The “Anderson Brothers,” Mike Anderson and Anderson Spickard, led the team with 16 and 17 points, respectively. The squad then dropped the next two games to powerful Hendersonville and to arch-rival Father Ryan. Mike Anderson was the leading scorer in both games for MBA. The Big Red then took their anger out in the next game as they demolished University School 84-53, with every player scoring for MBA. After Christmas break, the team opened the new year with a victory over David Lipscomb 61-58. Wade Smith came off the bench to spark the team with 1 1 points. Pen Caldwell also came in to boost the effort with his ten points while Anderson Spickard led all scoring with 22 points. The 1981 Varsity Basketball Team (clockwise from top) M. Johnson, M. Anderson, W. Smith, K. Nichols, T. Ford, K. Downey, M. Hutcherson T. Watterson, P. Caldwell, A. Spickard In the next two games, MBA could not hold onto third and fourth quarter leads and ended up losing to Antioch and Goodpasture. Anderson Spickard, Scott Tune, and Pen Caldwell played well in defeat. Hillsboro then dropped the Big Red 68-56 as Wade Smith scored 17 points against the Burros. Playing possibly their best half of basketball all year against Goodpasture, MBA scored 37 points in the first half, led by Wade Smith’s nine, and had an eleven-point lead. The Big Red, however, could not play a full game consistently and lost by a mere point, 48-47. MBA suffered its second heart-breaking loss in a row against Glencliff, as the Big Red came from behind in the last quarter to take the lead, only to have a last-second shot by the Colts foil a Big Red victory (44-43). Anderson Spickard scored 25 points in the game. MBA had a tough time regrouping after these defeats and lost the next three games to Overton, Lipscomb, and Ryan. Spickard led the team in scoring during these games, while Wade Smith and Mike Anderson played tough inside. Pen Caldwell directed the offense, while the return of Ken Nichols from a knee injury added firepower to the team. The team finally got back on the right track as they defeated AA powerhouse Hillwood 55-51. Spickard “sacked” for 29 points and Mike Anderson and Mike Johnson played well inside. MBA then fell to Antioch 57-47, although Pen Caldwell played an excellent game at point guard, scoring 10 points. The Big Red then traveled to Pearl to play against the eventual state champions. In one of the best performances as a team, MBA took the Tigers into two overtimes on two last minute shots by Mike Anderson before finally succumbing 36-31. Pen Caldwell and Anderson Spickard also played well in defeat. Following this heart-wrenching near-upset of the eventual State Champion, MBA was defeated in road contests against Hendersonville (65-42) and Hillsboro (68-57). Ken Nichols scored 14 points against the Commandos while Spickard and Wade Smith led the scoring against the Burros. Following another, more sizeable, defeat at the hands of the Pearl Tigers, the Big Red ended the regular season the way it began, with a loss to BGA (49-41). Spickard and Smith again led the scoring for MBA. The season ended in a trouncing by Pearl in the district tournament. Spickard, Anderson, and Smith led the scoring for MBA in the finale. Although the season ended on a sour note, the 1980- 1981 basketball team had many memorable moments and fun times that were shared by all. Spickard and Anderson received honorable mention All-NIL honors for their year-long performances. Junior Ken Downey and Sophomore Terry W aterson were the only underclassmen on the squad and should be the nucleus for an all-new team next year. 123 (below) Waterson lays one in; (right) Downey soars over a BGA defender; (below left) Coach Owen during a time-out; (below right) The 1981 JV Basketball Team: (left to right) row 1 — L. Bryant, J. Fite, H. Burch, G. Smith; row 2 — B. Adams, K. Porter, B. Corzine, M. Robinson, J. Hobden The Junior Varsity Basketball team posted a fine 10-10 record despite their facing many adversities. Inexperi- ence played a significant role during the early season. The team, composed of 5 juniors and 8 sophomores, stumbled to a 1 and 2 start after dropping games to BGA and Glencliff and beating Hillwood 55 to 52. Quickly solidifying into a disciplined unit, the Big Red rebounded by blasting FRA 77 to 27. The JV next nipped Overton 54 to 52 and Hendersonville 64 to 62. Ken Downey led the team in scoring for both games with 18 and 17 points respectively. Displaying a fine defensive effort, the Big Red shut down arch rival Fa- ther Ryan 52 to 45. In a total team effort, every player scored in a 26 point victory over USN. After the JV dropped a 53 to 46 decision to Antioch, the team used balanced scoring to pick up two wins over Goodpasture and a high scoring victory over Hillsboro. Running into hard times, the JV then lost the next 3 games to Glencliff, Overton, and Hillwood by a one point margin in each game. The highlight of the season was a dramatic come from behind victory (5 points in 6 seconds) over Antioch. Clay Young’s clutch free throw and Terry Waterson ’s shot at the buzzer pulled ou t a 2 point victory. Facing tough competition, the JV then lost their last 4 games to Hillsboro, BGA, and Pearl. Leading scorers throughout the year were Ken Downey and Terry Waterson, while Kirk Porter and Hardy Burch led the defense. Mark Robinson and Brooks Corzine crashed the boards with success. A midseason coaching change saw Coach Tommy Owen replacing Coach Bob Gideon, who left to pursue a career in busi- ness. However, the players adjusted quickly to the situ- ation and blended well with Coach Owen during the remainder of the season. Junior Varsity Basketball 124 Holt lakes it up against BGA. The 1981 Freshman Basketball Team (left to right) row 1 — J. Edwards, D. French, W. Nowell, J. Morrissey, A. Jackson, K. Wolfe; row 2 — B. Tirrill, L. Hayes, M. Fabian, M. Holt, K. Roberts, K. Drury, K. Smith, F. Lance This year’s freshman basketball team sported one of the tallest lineups in recent history. With Maynard Holt, Matt Drury, and Fletcher Lance, the freshman front line had an average height of about 6’!”. In the frontcourt for the freshmen were John Morrissey and Will Nowell. Be- hind the leadership of these players, the freshmen com- piled a respectable, yet disappointing slate of 5 wins and 7 losses. The 5 wins consisted of 3 against the rivals from Franklin and 2 against the Hillwood freshmen. The team entered the rigorous District 24 tournament with a 4-6 record, looking for a possible winning season. The opening round saw the Big Red defeat Hillwood. The second round saw archrivals MBA and Father Ryan meet. Unfortu- nately, the freshman’s season terminated with a hard fought 8 point loss to the Irish. Despite the losing record. Coach Floyd Elliott’s crew revealed several freshman players who have a bright future. With the height and ability of several of these players, the prospects for Big Red basketball within the next 3 years seem to be on an upswing. Freshman Basketball 125 Microbe Basketball MBA 44 Ensworth Opponent 46 45 FRA 31 27 Brentwood 51 40 NCS 39 60 St Joseph’s 37 26 BGA 37 45 Brentwood 50 48 Northside 36 29 Northside 31 The 1980-81 Microbe Basketball team had a fair season under the guidance of Coaches Don Fisher and Floyd Elliott. By the end of the regular season they had posted an even 4-4 record. In one game against Brentwood, they shot a blistering 53% from the field, but probably their best game was a 48-36 victory over Northside. The leading scorers for the Microbe Big Red were Paul Richards and Michael Pirrie. Although they were seeded 4th entering the HVAC tourna- ment, the Microbe lost a close first round game, 31-29, to Northside, ending a season filled with close, exciting games. The 1981 Microbe Basketball Team (left to right) row 1 — T. Patikas, S. Young, R. Henderson, M. Blade, T. Maston; row 2— R. Black, captain M. Pirrie, P. Richards, J. Schmidt, D. Bale, J. Brown 126 Junior School Basketball Tournament 8th Grade Intramural Champions (left to right): Row 1 — B. Ledyard, J. Hooper, B. Reeves, R. Hippe, H. Warner; Row 2 — Coach Klausner, S. Rollins, F. Wilk, T. Gaw, T. Brothers, D. Brown The 20th annual Jr. School Basketball Tournament was a tremendous success due to the invaluable aid of Mr. Novak, the coaching by faculty advisors and senior students, and the performances of the 7th and 8th graders. The opening games of the tournament found 7F, under the coaching prowess of Slick Nicholson and Rob Lineberger, and Kris Klausner’s 8S coming away with 1st round victories. These two teams, having gained momentum in the 1st round, were both able to capture their respective class championships over bye-capturing 7N and 8E. Keith Paisley led the 7th grade while Steve Rollins, Hunt Warner, and Bobby Reaves were “the big guns” for the 8th graders. However, Kris Klausner and 8S were severely disappointed when they became the 1st 8th grade team to lose the Jr. School Tournament, falling 27-14 to 7F. Keith Paisley and Bill Cochran led 7F to the championship under their inspirational coaches. The tournament was very enjoyable to watch and fun for all who participated. 7th Grade and Junior School Intramural Champions (left to right): Row 1 — R. Stack, T. Hollahan, K. Johnson, B. Cochran, S. Marney; Row 2 — Coach Lineberger, K. Paisley, S. Pearson, C. Fridrich, P. Parker, G. Mabry, H. Tidwell, J. Jenkins, Coach Nicholson 127 The 1981 Wrestling Team: An Unprecedented Success For the Varsity wrestling team, the 1981 season was full of surprises. At the outset of the season, with only five seniors on the team, who would have expected the second state champion in the schools history to emerge from the relatively young group of grapplers? Who would have expected them to bring home the first District Wrestling title since the wrestling program was introduced to MBA? Who would have expected the highest place in the region in the history of the program? No one except for perhaps veteran coach Steve Williams. Even coach Williams may have begun to have his doubts when his team got off to a shaky start. A tie with Hillwood got the season started; following immediately was a trip to Chattanooga with only Mark Garfinkel placing for the Big Red. A loss to Father Ryan and a failure to place in the Overton Invitational closed out the first half of the season. The Overton tournament was not without its moments of glory however. In their divisions, Mark Garfinkel placed first, senior Scott Richardson placed third, and sophomores John Dale and Kent Rollins placed second and third respectively. Next came the grueling Christmas practices. The team, under the senior leadership of captains Don Brothers and Mark Peffen, gave up its holidays to practice wrestling twice a day. The long practice sessions paid off. The team rebounded with victories over Franklin, Antioch, BGA, and McGavock, suffering defeats at the hands of perennial powers Overton and Baylor. The team finished fourth among the strongest teams in the state at the Ryan tournament, and second at the first annual Hillwood tournament. John Dale, Kent Rollins, Mark Garfinkle, Mark Peffen, Don Brothers, Johnny Wagster (rejoining the team after being injured for the first part of the season), and Todd Helm brought home medals for the Big Red. The team then moved into the post season tournaments, the District, the Region, and the State. (top) Peffen manhandles a Franklin opponent, (above) Shankle locks- up an opponent, (right) Helm struggles for a hold against a Cougar . . . (far right) . . . and then lifts him off the mat. 128 The 1981 District Champions (left to right): Row 1— T. Warren, B. Claunch, J. Levy; Row 2— M. Garfinkel, J. Dale, A. Grimsiey, D. Brothers, S. Shankle, D. Briley, T. Helm, A. McAllister; Row 3 — B. Morales, M. Laws, M. Peffen, W. Hamilton, J. Slaton, J. Wagster, S. Albright, K. Rol- lins, S. Richardson, P. Smith. 129 Wagster looks for points from the referee as he holds down an opponent. (below) The 1981 Wrestling Cheerleaders (left to right) row 1 — Joan Sorace, Madeleine Anderson, Joan Brown, Suzanne Burns, Dixie Pepper, Lynn Grover; row 2 — Cindy McNally, Pam Kohl, Pat Kohl; (below middle) Brothers attacks an opponent In perhaps the toughest district in Nashville, MBA placed first, advancing ten of twelve wrestlers to the region. In the regional tourney at Glencliff, MBA man- aged a third place finish. Only three wrestlers advanced to the state. Super-soph John Dale advanced, Johnny Wagster defeated a cross-town rival, and Mark Garfin- kel wrapped up his sixth consecutive tournament. The state tournament saw Wagster and Dale fall after win- ning one match a piece, yet Garfinkel advanced, de- feating the first-seed Baylor contestant 12-4 in the semi-finals. In the finals, Garfinkel pinned his oppo- nent in 3:57 to become the second state champion in the school’s history. Garfinkel’s victory capped a truly re- markable season in the school’s wrestling history. Next year’s team, returns 8 of 12 starters, and it is rumored that coach Williams is dreaming of an even better year, a year that could possibly see MBA capture a region or state championship. 130 Freshman Wrestling The 1981 Freshman Wrestlers (left to right): Row 1 — H. Tidwell, G. Asher, B. Cochran, D. Claunch, C. Redd, C. Sanders; Row 2 — N. Sieveking, P. Lentz, P. Soper, H. Gayden, J. Moore, S. Rollins, B. Knight, R. Brown It seems that this year’s Freshman class has set a precedent for itself which is unfortunate — this trend is the lack of participation by freshman in athletics. This year’s freshman football team was dubbed a “few good men” because of the scarcity of players. The freshman wrestlers could well identify with this expression, for only five freshman filled a possible twelve wrestling slots. The remaining slots were filled by determined and dedicated seventh and eighth graders. Despite the lack of freshman in the program, the team did well because of the hard work and the coaching ability of Anderson Gaither, last year’s NIL Freshman Wrestling Coach of the Year. Coach Gaither led the inexperienced team to a 5-1 dual match record. The lone defeat came to perennial nemesis Northside; however, the squad soundly defeated teams representing Ryan, Hillwood, Apollo, Glencliff, and Nashville Christian School. Two freshman who shined throughout the year were John Moore and Gary Asher, both of whom placed in the city meet. A possible mark of improvement was displayed in the fact that dispite the loss to Northside in a dual meet, the Freshman came back to defeat the Vikings in both large tournaments. (top left) Back to the mat, Steve Rollins appears to be in trouble; and then . . . (top middle) ... his reversal, (left) Asher attempts a take-down. 131 T� ‘ ' Bo Oxford flings an opponent to the mat. Microbe Wrestling The 1980 Microbe Wrestling team, under the guid- ance of coach Anderson Gaither, fought to a 3-2-1 seasonal record and finished a surprising fourth place in the extremely competitive HVAC tourna- ment. In the tournament, eight wrestlers finished in the top four in their respective weight classes. Steve Saper- stein and Paul Soper finished fourth, Chris Sanders and Howard Tidwell third, while David Claunch, Bob Ledyard, and Paul Richards finished second. Steve Rollins was the lone MBA wrestler to finish first in the tournament. The team as a unit was comprised mainly of seventh graders and inexperienced eighth graders. However, through dedication and hard practice, the team made remarkable and noteworthy advances in a short amount of time. The mo Microbe Wrestlers (left to right): Row l-J. Campbell, G. Dukes, C. Redd, D. Claunch, C. Sanders, M. Walker, K, Ca ' Sell. ' a‘o ' xfo riif° ' ' ’ Black, B. Ledyard, S. Rollins, P. Soper. J. Dillon, (not pictured W. 132 Microbe Soccer The Montgomery Bell Academy Microbe Soccer team experienced a somewhat disappointing year. Under the unassisted coaching expertise of Coach John Lanier, the team posted a season record of zero wins, six loses, and one tie. Derreck Bentley and Dawson Thombs led the offense while Dave Bale led the defense. In addition, Bobby Thompson controlled the flow of the game from his mid- field position. The season started with a tie against powerful Ensworth. The season went downhill from there and ended with a defeat at the hands of Ensworth in the HVAC Tourna- ment. Even though the season record was 0-6-1, the hard work of all the people involved should be recognized and appreciated. In the years to come, these “Microbes” will surely make valuable contributions to both the Junior Varsity and Varsity soccer teams. The 1981 Microbe Soccer Team (left to right): Row 1 — B. Henderson, J. Dale, C. Monte, N. Wasudev, D. Bentley, S. Molbach, T. Patikas; Row 2 — D. Fish, M. Wood, D. Thombs, B. Thompson, S. Young, J. Brown, C. Brandon, R. Page (not pictured R. Stack) 133 spring As the number of school days waned, another change came upon the Hill. The leaves returneth to the trees, the green to the grass, and the students to the lawn. The scholars did take their books out into the sun, for they serveth well as visors. The break arriveth, and the students did journey to the beach (even as their cups overfloweth). The mails then came forth and brought glad tidings from colleges afar; and the seniors rejoiced and talked of the slide. And thus, the spring was both an end and a beginning. 4 , ‘Sr” I ■ J i 1 f i ' ' iwW V:. t .Sj -L. - 136 Composition Red and Green — Or the Day We In the quest for a representation of a “cultured” stu- dent body, Montgomery Bell Academy participated again with Harpeth Hall in a fine arts festival known as Composition Red and Green. The 1981 festival opened on a Tuesday night at the MBA campus. First there was a musical performance by the combined MBA Harpeth Hall chorus, and then, the audience was invit- ed to a joint student art opening and reception in the Patrick Wilson Library. On Wednesday night, the Harpeth Hall Davis Auditorium was the setting for another joint school student art opening and reception. Later that evening, Alfred Hitchcock’s all-time thriller Psycho was presented for the enjoyment of a rather large crowd of students, faculty, and friends. The climax of the week occurred on Friday when the students gathered together in the Harpeth Hall gym. Sat On the Gym Floor At this time box lunches were provided along with some student entertainment. The opening act, called “Gerry’s Four Fools”, was a clear-sounding barbershop quartet consisting of Montie Davis, Ken Nichols, Da- vid Tune, and John Wagster. After some selections by a classical music chorus composed of Harpeth Hall stu- dents, it was time for the final MBA act. Under the direction of Kris Klausner, the so-called “Dukettes” hummed the theme song from Bonanza. Their second selection was the ever popular “A Fifth of Preppie” by Vladimir Getroxov. Friday and Saturday evenings, a production of “The Night of January 1 6” was staged in the Davis Auditorium to close the week of fine arts exposure and entertainment. (top left) “Gerry’s Four Fools”; (above left) Mr. Bondurant and Dr. Crowell take a break during the festivities; (above) the “Dukettes” crank it up. 138 The Senior Prom, one of the most important occasions of spring, took place on May 2. The Junior class went to great lengths to make this event one which all seniors would remember. Starting in the fall, the juniors sold candy to finance the pre-prom banquet, the back-drop for the presentation, and the following dance. The evening began with almost the entire senior class and their dates congregating at the Belmont Mansion for a banquet. The good food and lively conversation was topped off with a “roast” of several seniors, conducted by the “Most Witty” Adam Wieck. Although some of the comments seemed out of place and below-the-belt, the majority served their purpose of pointing out the fallacies in various seniors. After the banquet, the seniors and their dates made their way to MBA for the presentation. The back-drop, a column surrounded courtyard with a fountain at the center, demonstrated the ingenuity of the Junior’s construction crew. One of the highlights of the evening occurred when the Checkers Club, on behalf of the Senior class, presented Mr. Bondurant with a “Belly-gram”. The crowd marvelled at the belly-dancer’s gyrations and Mr. Bondurant’s reactions. After the visual entertainment, the prom band “Mastery” started up and “jammed” until the wee hour of 1 1:30. At this point the various classes, exhaused but wanting to do some more partying, left to go to their respective breakfasts. The Junior class certainly made this year’s prom live up to everyone’s expectations. {above left} the immortal Bondurant Belly-gram; (left) Jim Tully and Scott Richardson enjoying themselves. Coach Pruitt unleashes his might The Octathlon The 1981 Octathlon was again held on the Hill in May. The events consisted of the hundred, the hurdles, the mile, and the 440 on the first day while the second day events consisted of the long jump, the high jump, the discus, and the shot. After the first day Mark Peffen had a substantial lead. However, cries from Mr. Cald- wdll were heard, something to the effect, “Wait ‘til tomorrow. The shot and discus are my specialty”. When Mr. Caldwell was beaten in the shot by “wimpy” Mr. Pruitt, it was obvious that he was out of the run- ning. Mark Peffen held off a comeback from Mark Robinson to win the Octathalon by a mere 14 points. “I had it all the way, no problem,” Peffen was quoted as saying. Highlights of the two-day event were a high hurdles octathlon record of 14.8 by Mark Robinson and a high jump record of 5-10 by Mike Hutcherson (which put McKinney’s high jumping ability to shame). Mrs. Hightower became the first woman to score in the his- tory of the octathlon as she picked up points in the mile. Even though many competitors didn’t score many points, the octathlon proved to be an enjoyable specta- cle for all those who performed. (below) Mr. Caldwell; “So what is this, a hurdle or what?” ■S ' 140 Talent Show Divo jams with the Electric Brains The second Annual Talent Show gave the students a chance to entertain themselves one more time before ending the year. The show went smoothly under the direction of Ken Nichols and with the help of many willing performers. Surprisingly enough, talent did surface throughout the show. Wade Smith did a superb job as emcee with his “Chuck Harris” imitation, Frank and Carter Andrews put on a dazzling display of juggling, Robert Todd played the piano superbly, Ken Nichols “wooed” the women of the faculty, and Hartley Hall provided the audience with “a little humor” before being “gonged”. David Tune displayed his talent on the drums many times before the night was over, while David Felts provided the students with interludes of humor. Klausner and “the Dukettes” performed for the last time as a group with a beautiful rendition of “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers”; also “Dueling Ray Charles” (Jim Tully and David June) sang the blues. Musical highlights were provided by “The Generation Gap” (David Tune and Mrs. Ross), “Ascent” (John Hitt, Rob Doster, Martin Silverman, Darren Shaff, and David McMackin), and by, of course, “The Electric Brains” (Jody Lentz, David Tune, Tom DiVittorio, Montie Davis, and Marc Chambers). Thanks should be extended to “Billy Joel” Slaton for his backstage work, and Harris Hatcher for his grand introduction to the show. Altogether, the show was a success, and everyone had a good time. 141 The MBA Science Fair The various departments at MBA have, over the years, developed activities which encourage diligent, patient work, help students to realize academic goals, and raise the rate of student insanity. English has the theme. History the term paper, and Science has the MBA Science Fair. This event introduces students to the rigors of scientific research and also introduces many others to the Tennessee sunrise. However, the purpose of the Science Fair is to allow students to work on a project independently; most students gain satisfaction in getting results to an experiment which are conclusive and valid, and not “fudged.” Physics 1st — George Carpenter 2nd — Peter Smith Chemistry 1st — Bobby Khan 2nd — Bert Chaffin Zoology 1st — Currey Hall 2nd — Terry Watterson Botany 1st — Michael Fabian 2nd — Russell Coleman Microbiology 1st — John Roth 2nd — Bryan Lewis; George Bueno 7th and 8th Grade Biological Science 1st — Bud Hender- son 2nd — Patrick Bowers Earth Science 1st — Willie Lin 2nd — Wesley Coleman Physical Science 1st — Robert Harris 2nd — Chris Monte V L r KTr. - 1 wWj IHIBV § it. Intramural Softball 142 (fit Varsity Baseball The 1 98 1 Varsity Baseball team finished the year with a .500 season and a third place finish in the district during the season. The team started off very successfully but suffered through a mid-season slump before coming back in the district tournament to play well. Due to the coaching of Coach Jim Jefferson and his assistant Floyd Elliott, the team was able to compile a winning district record and a somewhat successful season. The team opened up the season in a non-district game against Hillwood with the Big Red losing the game in the last inning 5-4. The team then proceeded to win six straight district games, beating every other team in the district. The team beat Hillsboro 7-1 as Shawn Menke pitched a superb 2-hitter. Johnny Wagster and Shawn Menke got two hits and two RBTs apiece. MBA then faced arch-rival and suspension-plagued Father Ryan. MBA pounded out a 9-1 victory as Scott Tune and Ken Downey each hit a home run and drove in two runs. Tom DiVittorio collected three hits while Johnny Wagster, Wade Smith, and David Rader had two hits apiece. Next, MBA defeated defending district champion Antioch 7-0. Clay Young had two hits and 2 RBI’s, Johnny Wagster drove in three runs, and Kris Klausner had three hits. MBA, in the next game, took advantage of numerous Glencliff errors, defeating the Colts 7-4. Shawn Menke tossed a 4-hitter and Johnny Wagster had 2 hits and 2 RBI’s. MBA then played an excellent all-around game to de- feat perennial power Overton by the score of 3-2. Tom DiVittorio and Shawn Menke got timely hits while Wade Smith made big plays at the plate and at first base. MBA finished the 1st round of district competi- tion undefeated as they rocked Pearl 11-8. Johnny Wagster had 3 RBI’s and a home run, while Clay Young and Ken Downey had two RBI’s apiece. (left) Downey unleashes a fastball; {below} Klausner taunts a pitcher with his lead 143 The 1981 Varsity Baseball Team: (left to right) Row 1 — J. Gaw, S. Haynes, K. Downey, J. Morrissey, T. Warren; Row 2 — M. Cassell, B. Morales, K. Klausner, W. Nowell, M. Hastings, S. Tune, D. Mclllwain, A. Stuart; Row 3 — R. Deal, D. Rader, S. Menke, J. Wagster, W. Smith, T. DiVittorio, C. Young, C. Harris Klausner struggles back to second. Klausner sprints to first. 144 Wagster pounds a single. Morrissey launches one to home as Clay Young observes. After a brief layoff, M BA failed to muster any substantial power and proceeded to lose the next four games. The Big Red lost to Hillsboro (0-2), Lipscomb (2-8), McGavock (1-8), and to Ryan (0-3). Both Johnny Wagster and Scott Tune collected two hits in the Lipscomb game while Wade Smith and Ken Downey stroked two hits each in the Ryan game. MBA came out of its hitting slump against the Glencliff Colts as the Big Red pounded out 1 3 hits en route to an 1 1 - 3 victory. Wade Smith, Jeff Gaw, and Kris Klausner had three hits apiece, and Scott Tune homered for the Big Red. MBA lost its last two games of the regular season in close games against Overton (1-3) and Pearl (8-11). Ken Downey collected two hits against the Bobcats, and David Mclllwain did an excellent job pitching in relief. Wade Smith, Scott Tune, and Scott Haynes had two hits each against Pearl with Smith and Tune homering and Haynes driving in three runs. MBA got revenge for their loss to Pearl in the district tournament, eliminating the Tigers in a slugfest 16-13. Johnny Wagster homered, Kris Klausner had three hits, and Tune, Smith, DiVittorio and Will Nowell all had two hits apiece. MBA then defeated Glencliff at Greer Stadi- um 1 0-4. Clay Young collected four hits and drove in four runs while Ken Downey gave up only one earned run on the mound. MBA then advanced to the winner’s bracket finals against arch-rival Father Ryan. In an emotionally contested game, the Big Red lost 4-2, giving up two un- earned runs to break a tied ball game. David Mclllwain pitched a great game in defeat for the Big Red. The Big Red could not bounce back from their defeat, however, and lost to Overton 6-2 as Wade Smith pitched in two hits in the final game of the year. The team finished with a 9-6 district record and a 3rd place finish in the district tourna- ment. The return of many experienced underclassmen, including a fine freshman group, and the leadership of Coach “J” should aid the team in continuing the winning tradition of the MBA teams in the past. 145 Microbe Baseball (top left and above) Fridrich delivers a fastball. The Microbe Baseball Squad: (left to right) Row 1 — K. Paisley, J. Jenkins, R. Harris, B. Fuson, T. Patikas; Row 2 — B. Thompson, D. Thombs, T. Masten, R. Black, M. Blade; Row 3 — J. Owen, S. Carey, S. Graber, N. Sieveking, C. Fridrich Paisley nails one down the third base line. Inexperience in the pitching staff and inconsistent hit- ting dampened the early season optimism of Coach Caldwell’s young baseball team, which ended the year disappointedly with a 1-9 record. The team played well early even though they lost their first three games. The margin of victory for those early games was a mere four runs, including a heartbreaking one run extra-inning loss to perennial HVAC power Northside. After these three early setbacks, losses seemed to snowball (as is often the case with young teams). The microbes never could capitalize in key situations with runners in scor- ing position. The pitching performances had bright spots, as evidenced in the 7-2 shellacking of pre-season favorite FRA, but pitching inexperience hampered overall success. Coach Caldwell, due to a lack of pre- season practice time, was discovering promising pitch- ers midway through the season; however, because of the abruptness of the season, these pitchers failed to fully develop. Catcher Talbot Masten was one of ten seventh graders on the 1 5 man roster, and he produced the only win for the pitching staff (he also drilled op- posing pitchers with a batting average of over .400). Eighth graders Dawson Thombs (.400) and Robert Black (.357) were also outstanding performers in the outfield and infield. 146 Varsity Track — A Building of Potential Corzine strains as he vaults upward. (top) the Anderson-Warren 880 relay connection (above) our opponents. The 1981 Varsity Track Team weathered a strain of injuries and ineligibilities to form a competitive squad. Despite seemingly insurmountable odds, the team ran with undaunted determination and a desire to improve personal performances. The team opened its season against Franklin and quelled the Rebels 74-63. Highlights included a first in the mile run by Anderson Spickard and a sweep of the 440 run by sophomores Burch, Anderson, and Watter- son. The Big Red next competed against rival Overton and lost by a large margin. Despite the score, MBA fared well in may events. Kirk Porter won the high jump clearing 6’0”. Mitchum Warren won the long jump leaping 18’7”, and Mark Peffen surprised the crowd by finishing first in the 220. On March 31, the Big Red won its second dual meet by demolishing Anitoch 104-33. MBA swept the high jump (McKinney, Porter, Cor- zine), the discus (McKinney, Maddux, Warren), the pole vault (Corzine, Rollins, Graham), and the 120 high hurdles (Corzine, McKinney, Scruggs). Hardy Burch won the 440, Spickard the 880, and Peffen the 220. Next, the team journeyed to Bowling Green for the Western Kentucky Relays. The hurdle shut- tle relay team (Robinson, McKinney, Corzine, Warren) tied the school record of 1:09.2 en route to a fourth place finish. The four mile relay team (Moore, Good, Fakhruddin, Spickard) finished fourth with a time of 19:38.9. 147 148 The 1981 Track Team: (left to right) Row 1 — M. Peffen, B. Me Kinney, A. Spickard, M. Daniel; Row 2 — G. Graham, R. Duncan, M. Atkinson, R. Sullivan, J. Dale, B. Hawkins, H. Burch, S. Stevens, S. Fakhruddin, R. Good, J. Levy, M. Oldham, S. Shankle; Row 3— R. Clements, B. Anderson, J. Scruggs, T. Watterson, M. Robinson, K. Porter, B. Corzine, M. Anderson, L. Harvey, M. Warren, E. Franklin, K. Rollins, M. Brown, S. Sharpe; not pictured — S. Anderson 1 On April 9, the Big Red competed against the Burros of Hillsboro and were narrowly defeated 73-64. The highlight of the evening was the victo- ry of the 880 relay team (Warren, Daniel, Peffen, Anderson) over the Burro runners. At Brentwood Acade- my, Mark Peffen won both the 100 and 220, and Hardy Burch won the 440. The meet also concluded the MBA dual season, leaving the team with a 2-3 record. In the Optimist Relays, MBA per- formers did not fare well. The high note of the meet was Billy Rolfe, who finished second in the shot-put. The Big Red made a much better showing in the Banner Relays. Rolfe finished third in the shot-put while the 4x800 meter relay team (Fakhruddin, Good, Dale, Spickard) finished sixth; Kent Rollins placed fifth in the pole vault, and the 4x400 meter relay team (Burch, Spickard, Anderson, War- ren) finished in sixth place. The re- gional meet saw much the same re- sults as the Banner Relays. Both the 4x800 meter relay team and the 4x400 meter relay team finished in sixth place. Brooks Corzine finished fourth in the pole vault with a jump of 1 rO”. The highlight was again Billy Rolfe in the shot-put. With his throw of 52’4”, Rolfe finished second in the region and set a new school record. Though the 1 98 1 Track season can be seen as a rebuilding year, the Big Red had many individuals who competed with pride and poise. Seniors Brad McKinney, Mitchum Warren, Mike Anderson, Anderson Spickard, Mark Peffen, and Mark Daniel provided ex- cellent examples of leadership to younger runners. Juniors Rich Good, Steve Anderson, Billy Rolfe, Saeed Fakhruddin, and Ernest Franklin showed much potential and improve- ment. The brightest area of perfor- mance and potential for the future was seen in sophomores Hardy Burch, John Dale, Lex Harvey, Mark Robinson, Brooks Corzine, and David Maddux. They all exhibited a tre- mendous potential for MBA track teams in the immediate future. 149 Freshman Track The Freshman Track team suffered one of its most disappointing seasons this year as the team was unable to win a meet. Facing the most talented league in years, Coach Compton’s team was able to compete respectfully in most of the meets. Buddy Knight led the team in scoring with 33 points, placing consistently throughout the year in the high jump, pole vault, the long jump, and the 440. Parrish Lentz was also a consistent performer in the discus, often throwing over 1 20 feet. Maynard Holt was a first place finisher in the high jump until he was injured for the season. Despite the poor statistical season, the determination and hustle that these men have shown should aid in the development of future varsity teams. 4 ' (above left) O’Neal grimaces as he shot-puts. (above) Knight soars over the bar. The Freshman Track Team (left to right): row 1 — B. Enkema, G. Asher, K. Knight, R. Cole- man, B. Lams, A. Jones; row 2 — R. Van, B. Knight, J. Edwards, T. Bennett, B. Blevins, M. Dolloff; row 3 — R. Van Riper, S. Haley, P. Lentz, G. Turner, B. Tirrill, S. O’Neal, B. Lew- 150 The Microbe track team, coached by Mr. Anderson Gaither and Mr. Steve Williams, finished a close second to Brentwood Academy in the HVAC relays. This year’s squad defeated such track powers as Ensworth, North- side, BGA, and FRA. The Microbe track team was composed of thirty- eight hard-working seventh and eighth graders. In the HVAC finals, John Pamplin placed first in the discus, closely followed by Steve Rollins’ second place. Steve Saperstein placed second in the shot-put, followed by another Pamplin performance for third. Rob Alley won third place in the hurdles and second in the 440 run. Steve Rollins proved himself t o be the best in the league in three events by finishing first in the pole vault, the high jump, and the 440 run. Others who contributed greatly to this year’s team were Jack Brown, Dawson Thombs, Ken Johnson, Mike Pirrie, Robin Henderson, Bob Ledyard, and Pat Rau. Microbe Track (left) Pamplin prepares to hurl the disc; (be- low) Rau kicks it in. The Microbe Track Squad: (left to right) Row 1— W. Sprouse, T. Brothers, S. Rollins, S..Stroman, J. Manson, H. Honaker, J. Schmidt, W. Coleman, C. Redd, M. Pirrie, J. Brown, J. Pamplin, B. Mangrum, R. Grover, S. Saperstein, R. Sharma; Row 2— S. Pearson, D. Farrar, R. Henderson, F. Wilk, B. Ledyard, B. Boer, R. Alley, J. Brothers, B. Vance, B. Cochran, K. Rhodes, C. Sander, H. Tidwell, D. Fish, D. Claunch, P. Soper, J. Dale; Row 3— W. Lin, D. Wood, H. Walker, P. Rau, P. Frazier, S. Curry, M. Walker, P. Bowers, J. Gardner, K. Johnson, J. Easter 151 152 (above left) Hutch drains one; (above right) Ingram tees off; (below) the Ingram 36.3 swing. The Varsity Golf Team: (left to right) Row 1— R. Winchel, W. Roberts, T. Duncan, D. Fairbairn; Row 2— D. Ingram, D. Williamson, T. Ford, J. Brown, M. Hutcherson, P. Hirshberg A Near Awesome Season After an excellent regular season, the varsity golf team was thwarted for the second consecutive year in its efforts to capture the State Championship. The Big Red golfers competed in two regular season tournaments during the spring, finishing second both in The MBA Spring Challenge and the Chattanooga Prep Classic. Senior David Ingram led the golf team in each tournament with scores of 75 and 74, respectively. Ingram placed fourth in each tournament. In 18-hole matches during the 1981 season, the team compiled a record of 1 1-4, losing only to Lafayette, Clarksville, Ryan, and eventual state cham- pions Tullahoma. Several players carded excellent scores in these matches; among these were Wes Roberts’ two-over-par 74 at Nashborough Village against Lafayette on March 23. David Williamson and David Ingram each shot 75 at Hillwood Country Club on March 30 to lead MBA past Gallatin and Dickson County. On April 23, Tim Ford turned in a 75 at Temple Hills to pace The Big Red in a victory over Hillwood and Overton. David Ingram turned in the best individual score of the year on April 15 when he shot a two-under-par 70 in a much-publicized match with Hendersonville at Blue- grass Country Club. MBA won the Districts 23 and 24 Regular Season crown in 1981, winning all eleven of their N.I.L. matches. David Ingram led the team in these nine hole matches, compiling an average of 36.3 to win the individual champion- ship. Wes Roberts and David Williamson tied for second in the N.I.L. with averages of 36.6. Tim Ford and Don Fairbairn also placed in the top six in the N.I.L. with averages of 37.5 and 38.8 respectively. During the District Tournament at McCabe on May 7, the golf team was perhaps guilty of looking forward to the Regional and State Tournaments. The team played poorly, shooting a 314, but did manage to win the tourna- ment by eight strokes over second place Hillwood. Tim Ford shot a two- over-par 74 to win the district individually for the second consecutive year. Wes Roberts placed third with a round of 77. The Big Red turned in their best performance of the year at the Regional Tournament on May 11. The team fired a 299 and outdistanced second place Franklin by fifteen strokes. David Williamson scored an eagle on the par 5 thirteenth hole on route to a round of 73, the individual championship, and the title of N.I.L. Most Valuable Player which accompanies the tournament championship. David Ingram and Tim Ford shot 74 to finish in a five-way-tie for second place, and Ingram won the play-off with a birdie three on the first hole. Wes Roberts completed the team’s total with a 78. In the State Tournament at Henry Horton, the team played moderately well on May 19, shooting a 308, two strokes behind leader Tullahoma. David Ingram and Tim Ford led the Big Red, shooting 72 and 73 respective- ly. However, an extremely poor performance the following day cost MBA the tournament, as the team finished second to Tullahoma for the second straight year. The golf team has played very well for much of the season during 1981, but the ultimate goal of a State Championship has once again eluded them, and Coach Scott Fairbairn will have to wait one more year for his third State Championship in golf 153 Junior High Golf ii tr im ' rtnarews ana vaugnn dram their putts; a6ove;neyun(o - igA(;o ream (left 10 rieht) row I— P Parker H Anrfreu,c r v 1 row 2-M. Morris, H. Payne, F. McKnight, R. Boyers, B. Menke. ' ’ C. Vaughn; The Junior High golf team had a successful sea- son this year under the coaching of Mrs. Fair- bairn, coming out on the regular season undefeat- ed with a 6-0 record. They played in a league with three other teams, FRA, BG A, and Ryan, defeat- ing each twice. In the tournament at the end of the season, the team finished first, led by Marvin Morris (who placed first with a score of 40), and French McKnight (who placed second in the tournament with a score of 45). Eighth graders Hal Andrews and Roger Boyers, and seventh graders Lee Vaughn and Patrick Parker should prove to contribute much to next year’s Junior High golf team. 154 Microbe Tennis (above) The Microbe Tennis Squad { th to right) row I — J. Enkema, (below) Roach returns one down the line. This year the Microbe tennis team under the excellent coaching of Mr. Rick Carter finished a disappointing third in the HVAC championships after an impressive 4-1 regular season record. The team, made up of all eighth graders — including three returners from last year, was led by Hunt Warner through the year. The regular season consisted of four wins over HVAC teams, including FRA, Northside, Brentwood, and BGA, with a single loss being a close 3-2 match with Ensworth. This loss was the first loss of Coach Carter’s Microbe career. The eight-man team of Hunt Warner, Eric Roach, John Griffin, Stephen Young, John En- kema, Bobby Frist, Ed Caldwell, and James Forsyth entered the HVAC Championship tournament with high hopes and a determination of bringing home the gold in the Microbe tradition. Their hopes and determi- nation seemed to be materializing after the first day of competition. The team led the tournament 4-3 over second place Ensworth with all players and the first team doubles advancing to the finals. However, the team could not overcome the competition the second day and, as a result, placed a disappointing third be- hind Ensworth and Northside. Hunt Warner, Eric Roach, and John Griffin all placed second in the 1 , 2, and 3 singles respectively. The second doubles team of Frist and Caldwell also placed second. Although the team didn’t have as good a record as teams in the past, the team played up to their capabilities throughout the season. . Warner, B. Frist, E. Caldwell; row 2 — J. Griffin, S. Young, E. Roach; 155 (top) The Varsity Tennis Team (left to right) row 1— J. Houdeshell, A. Berry, P. Garrett, D. DeBlanc; row 2 J. Van, B. Casey, D. Miller, F. Lance, J. Gallaher; (above) DeBlanc stretches for a backhand; (opposite top) Houdeshell returns one down the line; (opposite bottom) Gallaher unleashes a serve. 156 (top corner) DeBlanc smashes a forehand; (top middle) Gallaher, tongue in teeth, nails a backhand; (above) a Houdeshell forehand. MBA continued its long-standing domination over Nashville tennis this season. MBA marveled all its opponents in the surrounding area with the exception of Brentwood Academy, whom the Big Red defeated 6-3 and 5-4, the last match without the services of Danny DeBlanc. However, the Red did lose two dual matches this season. They lost to MUS 5-4 and McCallie 7-2 (whom the Big Red had earlier defeated 6-3). There were two superb performances in dual matches, however. MBA defeated defending state champions Germantown even though Germantown had the services of Mark Herrington and Neil Srapp, two of the finest tennis players in the state. In addition, the Big Red knocked off Tates Creek High School (a Kentucky tennis powerhouse) behind the superb play of Danny DeBlanc and John Gallaher. Unfortunately this year, MBA didn’t place as well in invitational tourna- ments as in past years. In the prestigious Rotary Tournament, MBA placed fifth behind the second place finish of David Miller in 4 singles. In the Francis E. Carter Invitational at MBA, the Big Red placed third behind powerhouses MUS and Germantown. MBA got second place performances in 3 singles from John Gallaher, in 4 singles from Andrew Berry, and in 6 singles from Bronson Casey. Jamie Houdeshell and Andrew Berry com- bined for first place in 2 doubles. For the umpteenth straight year, the Big Red won the district in very convincing fashion. Danny DeBlanc captured first, Jamie Houdeshell sec- ond, John Gallaher third, and Andrew Berry fourth in singles, while Danny DeBlanc and John Gallaher defeated David Miller and Jamie Houdeshell for the doubles title. In the regional championship, MBA took three of the top four places in singles and the top two places in doubles. Again, Danny DeBlanc captured first over Goodpasture’s Greg Chambers on straight sets. Jamie Houdeshell defeated John Gallaher for third place. This time, howev- er, David Miller and Jamie Houdeshell turned the tables on Danny DeB- lanc and John Gallaher to capture the regional doubles title 6-2, 7-5. Danny DeBlanc and Jamie Houdeshell advanced to the state in singles while Jamie and David Miller advanced to the state in doubles. In the state tournament, the doubles team of Houdeshell and Miller played excellent tennis and advanced to the finals. They defeated two doubles teams in the semifinals before losing to the Brentwood doubles team in the finals. Danny DeBlanc also advanced to the finals of the state tournament defeating Jim Shackleford of Brentwood in the quarterfinals (6-4, 7-5) and then defeating Germantown’s Neil Stapp (6-4, 6-3). DeBlanc, like the doubles team, couldn’t win in the finals, losing to defending state champion Mark Herrington (6-4, 6-4). The team finished an excellent third in the state tournament with very fine performances by DeBlanc, Miller, and Houdeshell. This year’s tennis team did not contain a single senior; the Big Red’s tennis future has never looked brighter. With the return of every player, hopefully each one improving, the Big Red should make a run at the state tennis title next season. A Team With Unlimited Potential 157 This year’s varsity soccer team, under the leadership of Coach John Lanier, finished its most successful soccer season since 1978 by recapturing the state soccer championship. Due to the constant hustle, the senior leadership, and the continual improvement, the team was able to finish first in the state tournament. The team opened the season with victories over Castle Heights, USN, and Hillwood. Ian Jones amassed twelve goals in the first three games. The team then collected a shaky 3-0 victory over Hillsboro before facing a rugged mid-season schedule. Father Ryan marred the Big Red’s record by handing them a hard-fought 2-0 defeat. The Big Red then faced a powerful Hendersonville squad with the Big Red grabbing a 1-0 lead on Sam Harwell’s header shot. However, a defensive letdown by the team allowed 4 goals; the ensuing late comeback wasn’t enough to overcome the Commandos. After an easy victory over FRA (7-1), the Big Red then faced McCallie, the no. 1 ranked team in the state, at MBA’s home field. The match was a defensive struggle with Ian Jones breaking away to score with three minutes remaining, and Davidson French preserving the victory with a great clearance. MBA then traveled to Chattanooga and faced Baylor, the defending state champion. The game ended in a 4-4 tie. The team’s record then stood at 6-2-1. The Big Red then came from behind to defeat Franklin County 4-2. After a 9-1 trouncing of St. Andrews, MBA faced Overton for a berth in the state tournament. Throughout the year, Ian Jones, Allen Wheatcraft, Walt Zibas, Scotty Wallace, and Pen Caldwell led the offense, while Adam Weick led the defense, along with goalkeeper Tripp Townsend. For their performances during the season, Ian Jones and Adam Wieck were named to the coach’s all-state team. The State Champion Soccer Team: (left to right) row 1 — A. Wieck, C. Guzikowski, A. Wheatcraft, T. Town- send, C. Hall, D. French, A. Schenker, R. Hutchison, 1. Jones, S. Wallace, row 2 — Coach Lanier, P. Kornman, M. Hughes, W. Zibas, J. Hitt, J. Bryan, F. Bennett, J. Shankle, S. Harwell, P. Caldwell, E. Sloan, F. Andrews, K. Drury. A Soccer Success Story: The Third State Title 158 {opposite} Wicck gets the “egg” under control; (top left) Caldwell dazzles some opponents; (top right corner) Harwell on a header; (top right) Caldwell battles an opponent for control; (above) again, Caldwell drives to the goal. 159 (above} 2nd TSSCA leading scorer Ian Jones leads the attack downfield; (below) Hughes clears from defense In the first round of the state tournament, MBA put away second-seeded McCallie with a 3-1 upset. The team then faced a highly polished and skilled Kingsport team in the most exciting game of the tournament. MBA held the opponents to a 1-1 tie during regulation time. At the end of two overtimes, the score was still deadlocked. At the end of a shoot-out, the score was still tied 4-4, survival being assured on a last shot by Allen Wheatcraft. In sudden death, goalkeeper Tripp Townsend saved Kingsport’s first shot. Then, junior Frank Andrews put the game away for MBA with his penalty kick. In the finals, MBA had a grudge rematch with arch-rival Father Ryan. The entire squad played well as an entire unit in this game. Allen Wheatcraft scored first, with Ian Jones scoring the second goal for the Big Red. Pen Caldwell scored a third goal to take a 3- 0 lead before Ryan scored on a penalty kick to make it 3-1 at halftime. Ian Jones scored a second goal while the defense held off a late Irish comeback to preserve a 4- 3 victory and MBA’s 3rd state soccer championship. Ian Jones was named the tournament’s most valuable offensive player while Adam Wieck took the honors for the most valuable defensive player. This year’s team was truly a success due to the hard work and the leadership provided by the six seniors. With many younger players returning, a few repeat performances could be in order in the upcoming year. 160 The 1981 Rifle Team completed another very suc- cessful season this year. The team compiled a regular season match record of 3-1. In the final Youth Incorporated match, the team of David In- gram, Rick Sullivan, Steve Stevens, Greer Tidwell, and David Kurtz captured the first place title by a mere margin of one point over arch-rival Hillwood. In the National Junior Sectional match, this same team placed fourth among schools from all over the Southeast. The continuing success of the rifle team is the result of the dedicated coaching of Jim Ste- vens, Rip Sutton, and Emmons Woolwine. Because of their time and effort, the MBA rifle team has always produced top notch riflemen. The rifle team practices regularly during the months of November, December, January, and February. Despite the losses of seniors Sullivan and Ingram, the team has a bright future ahead. Nine of the eleven members will return next year, and another winning season appears to be in the future. The Rifle Team (above) Sullivan and Kurtz open fire; (below) The Rifle Team (left to right) row 1— D. Kurtz, G. Tidwell, P. Patterson, S. Stephens; row 2— S. Houston, B. Mangrum, R. Van 161 r As the year progressed, there were those who rose to the top and carried the banner of the school unto the world, bringing back spoils of newfound victories. The orators and chessmen rendered unto the school the trophies of their conquest, and the Headmaster would raise them on high. The leaders of the acade- my arose also from the ranks and did guide the school in the ways of the gentleman. The truly ex- ceptional were even inducted into the ranks of honor by the ancient ritual of the tap. Under such leader- ship, the organizations went forth and did multiply. The 1981 Honor Council (left to right) C. Hall, M. Kono, D. Mclllwain, D. White, J. Harrison, B. Nicholson, Pres. S. Hines, M. Daniel, S. Anderson, S. Maler, B. Knight, P. Rau CONSTITUTION OF THE M.B.A. HONOR SYSTEM ARTICLE U ARTICLE 2. ARTICLE 3. ARTICLE 4. ARTICLE S. ARTICLE 6. ARTICLE 7. ARTICLE S. Naox; Th n� m€ of th« fovcnuoj body iholi b, Um Honor Cowicil of tCKA. Pw|«M tmi Scop.- In IW5 thr Honor Syitrm wm tdopud by tU MAA. itaiUnt body lor th purpo of prontotiB ■ nrong tmM of honor moo( th ttwhot tad dlteounflai Ij-inp. ch«ttin(. and Mattiaf. Ch«atia( thta b eonttmad to BMta th flviac or r e ivin« tld on Urti, «trolnttiont, or othn pl df«l nork. Th taachtr ihall dtflaltaly suu to • c! what oataid work ia to coo iiadar tha piadaa. Th Bono- Syat«m drflnh ly do a not ' ov r mattara of ordiaary dbdpUna aixh aa braak- lag achod ml and rrmlatiooa. rt -■-■r- Th Honor Couadl that! b corapeaad of twWv mambara ta, foUowa: loor frem the aanior daa : thm front tha joator data: two front tha topboiaor data; two fron th frtahmaa daa.; and oa fraoi tha Inaior tehooL Ifambaia of tha Cotiadl am to b laetad at th and of tha flrat month of tha tehooi yaar by tha rotpac- tfve data . Thr y will tarva lor tha rt t of tha tchool yaar and tha Brat month of tha loOewinc yaar In cat mambara of th Coondl for th praeadiac yaar do not ratam to tdMol. th haadmaatar will appoint atadanu to lUl vaeaadaa lor tha Brat month. Th •aeior data win alact a praaidant. vtcv-praddant and aacratary. Tha praddml moat b ulactad from th four aanior mambara. Th h aad m aa t ar of tha Ugh tehooi than matt with tha Council aa aa adaiaory mambar but ahaU hav no vola. Dinlaa af th Honor Coondl: It ahaU b th duty of tha Honor Coondl to racaira raporu of vioUdon of th Honor Coda, to try offandara. and to racommand to tha faculty auiubi ponlahmant. It ahall proraott and ancourat acddtlaa arhkh would aid tha caua of honor. It ahall mart upon tha caU of tha praddant. Quarw Nln mambara ahall cooatituU a quorum. A vou of thraa ourtha of tha mam bara praaant ahall ba nacaaaary for a dadaion. Pladgai StudanU muat aifn all pladfad arork aa foilowa: � ay honor aa a pantlanan, I hava nalthar glvan nor racalvod aid on thla mrk. Praoadi n a ia Raportiag Oflaaaat: A atudant tadaf anothar atudant lying, ehaatiag or ataaliag mutt notify an Honor Coondl mrmbar at toon aa poaaibU. Tha Honor Coondl will than dadda whathar tha oflandar ahould ba aramad or brought op bafora tha Coondl for fnrthar action 1 a idantity of a atudant raponiag aa offanta win not ba raaaalad. without hit eonaant. to aithrr tha atudant body or tha accuaad oOandar. Whan thia raatricooa. howavar. impadaa tha pt ograaa of a cat or andaagart tha right of aa accuaad atudant. th mambara of tha Honor Couadl may ovaf ida tha raatrieden in that apaaTic cum by voting uaanimoualy to do an Tha Coondl may quaa tiwi aa accuaad atudant and if it finda him fmlty. wiB racommand po n i ihm a nt which may ba any ena of tha fonowiag: a raprimand. a lettar boma to tha paraata. a public aaaouaca- mant to tha atudant body of tha goth of tha accuaad, toapanaioa. aapolaioo. or any othar pomthmant daamad auiubla by tha Honor Coondl. Ordnarily a atudant will not ba tuapendad or aapellad on hat Hrit offanta but oontiauad violation of tha Honor Coda wiU raaan diamamal from achooL Thta coniutaition may ba amandad by a thraa-fourtba vou of tha atudant This year’s Honor Council has stressed the fact that it is a service for the benefit of the students. At the same time, it has worked to command a respect and support for the MBA Honor System. Acting as a body of students which hears cases of lying, cheat- ing, and stealing, the Honor Council proceeds to make the necessary decisions on what should be done in each case. The Honor Council determines the extent of a punishment for a violation of honor on the student’s own level. Except in cases involving a call for the expulsion or suspension of a student, the Honor Council acts independently to reach an answer to a violation. When the Honor Council rec- ommends the suspension or expulsion of a student, the faculty must give its approval. The Honor Coun- cil does make the student aware of the importance of honor in himself as well as in his life on the Hill. 164 Student Council (above) The 1981 Student Council (left to right) standing — J. Dale, T. Helm, D. Briley, R. McMackin, J. Morrissey, D. Maddux, K. Drury, R. Good, G. Smith, B. Lewis; seated— D. Brothers, A. Spickard, Pres. H. Hall, K. Nichols; Not Pictured— H. Hooper The Student Council for 1980-81, led by President Hartley Hall, Vice-President Anderson Spickard, Sec- retary Don Brothers, and Treasurer Ken Nichols, ful- filled a three fold purpose. First, as acting as a liaison between students and faculty, the student council helped to solve problems resulting from vandalism at several places on campus. Second, the student council acted as an advisory body by counciling students with disciplinary problems. The third and most significant function of the student council was to promote student involvment in social activities. Many joint activities with Harpeth Hall were sponsored between the two student governments. An extremely successful square dance between the two schools started off the year. As February 14th rolled around, a valentine exchange was arranged as lovers wrote to their honeys. Later on, a new and exciting competitive event saw MBA and Harpeth Hall playing Donkey Basketball in the Honeybear gym. Under the watchful eye of Anderson Spickard and Martha Evers, MBA and HH Fathers, Faculty, Seniors, and under- classmen battled it out in an extremely successful event that drew an unprecedented number of people. The Annual Student council exchange ended the year’s joint projects as successfully as they had begun. Other events sponsored and organized by the student council included a 50’s sock-hop in February and a talent show in May. In an attempt to rekindle a community respon- sibility, the student council raised over 500 dollars for The Easter Seals Society on Sunday morning March 25, from 12-1 am. Twenty MBA students manned the telephones at WTVF Channel 17 for the Easter Seals Telethon during which Hartley Hall presented the check to fight handicap impairment. 165 FCA FCA (left to right): Row 1— S. Stevens, D. Kurtz, R. Sullivan, C. Guzikowski, J. Dale, M. Hastings, P. Garrett, R. Bomar, R. Jones, S. Anderson, T. Helm; Row 2 — W. Elam, J. Gaw, G. Strayhorn, D. White, R. Good, President S. Tune, A. Wieck, A. Spickard, R. Lineberger, P. Caldwell, K. Nichols, S. Harwell, s! Wallace, D. Brothers; Row 3— N. Fabian, K. Roberts, J. Tully, W. Hamilton, S. Gentry, M. Corwin, B. Nicholson, M. Hutcherson, S. Richardson, W. Smith’ T. Ford, D. Felts, K. Shahrokhi The MBA chapter of the Fellowship of Chris- tian Athletes is composed of approximately 20-25 students of the 10th, 1 1th, 12th grades. The club is simply a group of Christians who meet Thursday nights in the gym to share joys, aches, and prayers. Although most members are athletes, this is not a requirement. Howev- er, FCA offers an opportunity for athletes to discuss problems of setting a Christian exam- ple on the playing field. The culmination of the school year for the FCA is the summer National Camps in North Carolina and Colorado. Various fund raising drives are held by the FCA to try to help pay the way for those members who planned to go. The fundraiser’s tasks included community and school projects in order to render a Chris- tian service. These include caroling for Fanny Battle, gathering food and clothing for needy families, and manning concession stands for various athletic events. The Big Red Club Since it is not an organization which places restrictions on or makes require- ments of its members, the Big Red Club is traditionally the largest student activity group on campus. The purpose of the Big Red Club is to promote school spirit, encourage attendances at athletic events, and elect and spon- sor the cheerleaders. These responsibilities may seem nominal, but the club IS still one of the most important in the school. After clearing a four- hundred dollar debt from last year by selling buttons, stickers, and seat cushions at not only MBA, but also at Harpeth Hall and St. Cecilia, the Big Red Club was able to successfully sponsor a highly enjoyable homecoming. Later in the year, the club sponsored a free rock-n-roll dance for the enjoyment of those who wanted to come. As the year came to a close, the Big Red Club maintained a $310.00 surplus, which was donated to the school. 1 would to thank Wade Smith and Slick Nicholson, Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer respectively, for helping to make the 1981 Big Red Club the success it was. 166 David Tune — President The Photography Club (left to right); Row 1— L. Carroll; Row 2— D. Jenkins, E. Sloan. B. Altemeier, M. Morris; Row 3-B Chaffin A Isherwood C. Mashburn, D. Killam; Row 4-R. Hendrick, P. Tidwell, B. Hawkins, M. Carroll; Row 5— L. Harvey, D. Kurtz S Pulliam- Row 6— B. Anderson, J. McAllister, G. Strayhorn, A. McDougall, D. McGown; Row 7— P. Hollahan, B. Burgess The 1981 Service Club (left to right) Row 1— H. Hall, G. Smith, J. Dale, M. Hastings, R. Lineberger, S. Tune, T. DiVittorio, P. Caldwell, R. nes B. Rolfe; Row 2— K. Klausner, D. Edwards, K. Shackleford, A. Wieck, W. Smith, A. Spickard, J. Wagstcr, M. Johnson, B. Nicholson, W. The Service Club, this year headed by Rob Lineberger and Kris Klausner, is an honorary organization which renders service to the school and the community. The membership is composed of students from each high school class who exhibit commendable loyalty, leadership, and service to the school. This year the club was responsible for ushering at football games, cleaning up after basketball games, and preparing for “Red and Green” week. The club also sold chances to support the Tennessee Special Olympics and collected food and clothing for refugees. The Service Club 167 I In a high stress school such as MBA, which forces a measure of conformity on its students, some find it necessary to vent their drive in an atmosphere more conducive to free thinking than the MBA classroom. Such a place is provided in the art room. Here students can relax and paint, sculpt, or draft at their own pace. Traditionally, art has not been considered a major part of the curriculum here, and students have often snickered at the art program. However, MBA and students managed to display 75 works of art at the joint MBA-Harpeth Hall Art Show (which was a big success). Outstanding among the works displayed were Randy Tibbott’s Soft Ball Building, Mack Brother’s Players, Allan Batson’s Cathedral, and George Krai’s Protuber us Hill. For the second year in a row, hordes of 7th and 8th graders trompled down to the art room for two days a week. Under the direction of Mr. Jim Womack, these young students are learning something about the art world and their own artistic abilities. This program will hopefully bolster the art program in the future. The art program has changed considerably in the last two years. The art room is busier and perhaps less quiet and relaxing, but the art students are mor e prolific than in past years. Perhaps with more students involved in art, it will begin to receive more attention in the MBA budget. 168 0UTIN6 CLUS This year, the outing club continued its numerous expeditions under the supreme guidance of our fearless leader Mr. Womack (art teacher on the side) and of our sometimes leaders Dr. Niemeyer and “Coach” Pruitt. This year, we adventurers started out as spelunkers. In late September, we descended into Dunbar Cave from which all but Aaron Isherwood, who dropped into a hole which wouldn’t let him out, emerged unscathed. After a mere week of rest, Mr. Womack led the second annual assault by raft on the Ocoee River. This trip was highlighted by a trip straight through Hell’s Hole, the most awe-inspiring section of the river. We outers were then graced with a month and a half of rest during which time we prepared for our journey to Virgin Falls in late November. This backpacking trip would have been uneventful if it hadn’t been for our return hike ... in the rain. After squeezing out and drying our clothes, we waited an anxious month for a mid-December trek to Great Stone Door, where we were to go on a rope course at Webb School. Jimmy Browne learned the hard way where not to sit. Still, everyone enjoyed the course which included a 30-foot free fall and other acrobatic feats. Feeling somewhat weightless from the rope course, the outers trekked to Big Bone Cave in mid-January. Here, we were greeted by many tight crawls, including the infamous mouse hole. For a change of pace, the MBA outers then joined the Harpeth Hall outers for a trip to Wolfe Laurel, where we spent two days skiing and relaxing. At this point, the outers shouldered their backpacks once again and hiked on the Appalachian trail at Mill Ridge, North Carolina. In the early spring, we challenged the Chattooga River in rafts. (below left) the Outing Club; (below right) Chaffin freefalls on the Webb rope course; (below) Sullivan and company mount Stone Door. i :x The outing club proved to be a terrific success this year. The club consisted of 77 paying members of which 45 people went on trips. The club should continue to prosper in the future, for it offers a rare chance for many to experience the various aspects of Tennessee nature. V v n 170 The Chess Club Unlike last year’s poor performance due to lack of participation from members, the 1980-1981 Chess Club was very successful. With fifty students ranging from grades seven to twelve, the club received its largest participation since its origin. The chess team participated in the Mid-State Championships in November, with MBA taking second, only a Vi point behind Clarksville. The junior high team won first place, with John Gallaher finishing second individually. The team also participated in the Crossville Scholastics in December, with MBA taking fifth place. Between December and February, the club prepared for its first nationally rated tournament, the MBA Scholastics. 76 students from Tennessee and Alabama participated in the tournament and made it a success in all respects. The high school team finished second, with Atit Desai and Marc Chambers tying for fifth place. Tying for first place individually, Arshad Khan and Garth Fails led the junior high team to first place. Shortly afterward, the club received national affiliation from the national chess organization. Next, the team, with only four players (the minimum required to field a team), managed to finish an amazing third place in the Tennessee Scholastics. Individually, Matt Dolloff took fifth place and Bobby Khan sixth. The junior high team then traveled to Crossville and took fourth place in the Southern Junior High Championships. An individual highlight of the year was Matt DollofFs first place finish out of a field of 96 players. In April, the high school team participated in the Southern High School Championships in Atlanta. MBA took second place, ahead of 15 other teams from 12 different states. Ted Carver tied for 3rd place individually. This year’s Chess Club was probably the most successful ever. There were more participants, the club received national affiliation, and the team went to more tournaments than ever before. Under the leadership of ’ Dr. Fairbairn, the club will surely fulfill two major goals within the next few years: (1) to win the state championship, and (2) to go to the Nationals. The 1981 Chess Club (left to right): Front Row— P. Frazier, S. Molbach, W. Lin, R. Sharma, J. Downer, R. Harris, N. Wasudev, D. Wood, H. Tidwell, R. Reed; Second Row— A. Schenker, S. Altemeier, H. Hatcher, J. Huddleston, M. Dolloff, R. Baxter, C. Kelly, K. Johnson; Third Row— T. Carver, M. Davis, R. Win ' chel, D. Felts, A. Desai, W. Roberts, M. Anderson, R. Tibbott, M. Carroll, B. Khan, S. Fakhruddin; Not Pictured— J. Gallaher, G. Fails, A. Khan, M. Chambers. 171 Another State Champion Debate Team The year 1980-81 proved to be a good year for the MBA Forensics team led by first year coach Michael Kidwell. There were many highlights this year on local, regional, and national levels. The year was a buildup towards qualifying for the National Speech Tourna- ment to be held in June in Salt Lake City. Preparation began for this year long before school started. Several of the debaters attended workshops across the nation and began to research this year’s topic. When the season began, the questions about the team’s ability were soon put to rest by successes at the Mars Hill of Alabama Tournament and at the Middle Tennessee State University Tournament. The team was well represented at national tournaments at North- western University in Chicago, the Chuchillian Classic in Philadelphia, and at Emory University in Atlanta. Back at home, teams compiled impressive records at local tournaments, consistently winning first, second, or third places at such competitions as the Madison- Overton high school tournament, and the Western Kentucky University tournament. The end of the sea- son brought successful District and State Tourna- ments. At the State Tournament, the team of Matt Cassell and Lyn Robbins captured 1st place and quali- fied for the National Tournament. Each member of the squad is to be commended for his performances during the year, for each one contributed in some way to make this year one of the best ever; of special achievement were the performances of Craig Franklin, Wyatt Wells, John Heer, Sam Chang, and Bryan Hassel. Most importantly, Mr. Kidwell should be recognized for his achievements in helping each per- son develop and in pushing the team as a whole towards success. The 1981 Forensics Squad { Qhionghi): Row 1— M. Kono, D. DeBlanc, J. Ryu,C. Kelley, S. Chang, B. Lams; Row 2 — S. Haynes, W. Wells, R. Brandau, T. Brown, B. Hassel, M. Cassell; Row 3 — J. Heer, D. McMackin, C. Franklin, L. Robbins, R. Van Riper. 172 National Merit Finalists (left to right): Row 1 — R. Abies, M. Cassell, S. Hines, M. Chambers; Row 2 — M. Anderson, M. Corwin, J. Slaton, C. Herron, M. Davis. National Merit Semi-finalists and Commendees (left to right): Row 1 — A. Watts, A. Batson, B. Khan, T. Cashion (semi-finalist), T. DiVittorio (semi-finalist), S. Tune; Row 2 — G. Krai, C. Stephens, D. Felts, B. Nicholson, S. Menke. National Merit Finalists 173 Chorus (top) The 1981 Chorus (left to right): row 1 — H. Edwards, D. Tune, D. Felts, B. Street, M. Carroll, J. Wagster, K. Nichols, B. Sitton; row 2 — R. Doster, W. Wilkinson, K. Francis, D. Edwards, R. Todd, R. Bomar, B. Khan, M. Davis; row 3 — J. Dylan, A. McAllister, S. Howell, T. Warren, F. Andrews, A. Watts, J. Dale; row 4 — H. Andrews, J. Campbell, J. Downer, J. Bauman, a non- member, C. Chamberlain, M. Starr, J. Huddleston, W. Campbell Despite the lack of a good, strong Bass section, the 1980-81 Chorus had another successful year. Under the direction of Gerald Arthur and accompanist Marion Ross, the group practiced every Monday and Thursday to prepare for its many performances throughout the year. During the first semester, the group practiced and performed their annual concert during November and December at local schools and at assembly. It culminated at a well-received performance at the Christmas party of Murry-Ohio, Inc. The second semester was devoted to various shows during the Spring. In April, the Chorus practiced along with the Harpeth Hall Glee Club to perform for a very fine show during “Composition: Red and Green” Week. The Chorus also performed at the Father- Son Banquet, also in April. Between April and May, the Chorus prepared to sing at Commencement, its final performance. In spite of many poorly-attended and lacklustre practices, the MBA Chorus managed to perform well. With the loss of about ten Seniors to graduation, the success of next year’s Chorus will depend on new recruits. The Bell Ringer I This year, the staff of The Bell Ringer has attempted to improve the quality and variety of newspaper coverage of school events. With the suggestions of faculty Advisor, Dr. Niemeyer, co-editors Matt Cassell and Don Fairbairn have succeeded in maintaining communication between editors and staff members through periodical meetings of the entire newspaper staff. Efforts have been made to involve more people than in past years in the development of each issue, not only in reporting, but also in photography and the actual printing of the paper. The 1980-81 staff has written and printed six issues of the newspaper, and the editors have attempted to equalize as much as possible the time between issues. New additions to the newspaper this year have been the introduction of a “letters to the Editors” column, whereby students are given a chance to express their thoughts about the school, the beginning of a series concerning faculty views and several interviews with MBA alumni. Hopefully, The Bell Ringer has captured some of the flavor of school events and has presented them in an informative and interesting manner. (top) The Bell Ringer Staff (left to right): row 1 — A. Isherwood, C. Mashburn, R. Hendrick, S. Pulliam, M. Cassell, C. Chamberlain, S. Howell, B. Altemeier; row 2 — D. Killam, K. Nichols, G. Graham, B. Khan, B. Burgess, K. Drury, M. Peffen, G. Carlsen, D. Fairbairn; row 3 — A. Wieck, C. Herron, T. Ford, B. Chaffin, A. Batson, F. Bennett, T. Wood, M. Brown, P. Garrett; (above) editors Don Fairbairn and Matt Cassell 175 The Cum Laude Society Cum Laude Inductees (left to right): M. Anderson, M. Chambers, M. Davis, T. DiVittorio, D. Fairbairn, C. Herron, W. Roberts, J. Slaton, C. Stephens, S. Anderson, M. Crist, M. Kono, P. Kornman, S. Stevens, D. White Arete — Excellence Dike — Justice Time — Honor On April 30, MBA had the honor of receiving a charter from the Cum Laude Society. The Cum Laude chapter is an organization that recognizes students for their excellence in academics. Cum Laude adopted the motto, “Excellence, Justice, and Honor.” This day was a real honor for MBA because only the best academic schools are grant- ed a charter. On this day, the charter members as well as the first student members were inducted. Junior Honor Society Junior Honor Society Inductees (left to right): J. Harrison, M. Finks, A. Jackson, R. Van Riper, B. Graham, T. Rafalowski 176 Totomoi Totomoi Inductees (left to right): row I A. Spickard, M. Cassell, Mrs. Carter, S. Hines, R. Good; row 2: M. Peffen, M. Anderson, D. White The 1 980-8 1 school year tappings for Totomoi resulted in seven new members, one faculty member and six students. Joining administration and faculty members Mrs. Lowry, Mrs. Liles, Mr. Novak and Mr. Rick Carter and students Mike Anderson and Don Fairb airn were Mrs. Carter, Matt Cassell, Mark Peffen, Steve Hines, Anderson Spickard, David White, and Rich Good. Seniors Cassell, Peffen, Hines, and Spickard were inducted in the Fall tapping, while juniors Good and White and faculty member Mrs. Carter were in- ducted in the Spring tapping. Totomoi, the highest honor an MBA student can achieve, was created in 1954 by Dr. Richard L. Sager with the motto “Honor, Loyalty, and Service” in order to recognize those students who have achieved excel- lence in at least 3 areas of school and extracurricular life and those faculty and friends of MBA who have rendered excellent service to MBA for many years. Student membership is gained through excellence in three of the following areas: scholastics, forensics and drama, student government, athletics, organization, publications, and citizenship. The excellence in loyalty, honor, and service to the school should serve as an example for all. 177 Commencement It is written that upon the fourth year of a scholar’s stay he is to depart in the ways of wisdom, even unto the halls of the university; for there is a time for the seniors to leave and the underclassmen to stay, a time to cram and a time to slide, a time to skip study hall and a time to rake leaves, a time to rejoice and a time to reflect, a time to end and a time to commence. MBA is this experience, we seniors shall not want, it guides us in the ways of gentlemanliness, it bids us lie down in wisdom’s pastures, it shows us the path of knowledge (and often irritation), yet our cups overfloweth, it annointeth our hands with diplomas. Mr. Bondurant presides over Commencement Salutatorian Don Fairbairn 178 ■ MBA’s one hundred and fourteenth commence- ment exercises on May 30 marked the long-awaited day for the 1981 Senior Class. This day was the end of six years of hard work, close friendships and valuable lessons, but the beginning of a new and different kind of life in college and in the ca- reers pursued. Senior Class President Hartley Hall began the cere- mony with an invocation. Salutatorian Don Fair- bairn and Valedictorian Mike Anderson gave speeches about how experiences at MBA change perceptions of life and about education and its pur- poses, respectively. Then the academic and special awards were presented. After these awards, the eighth graders received their Junior School Diplo- mas. The main event followed with the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mr. Joe Davis, handing out diplomas to the graduating Seniors. The memorable ceremony ended with Honor Council President, Steve Hines, giving the benediction. Valedictorian Mike Anderson 1 I Vanderbilt Earl Beasley Don Brothers Pen Caldwell Allen Carden Mark Daniel Shannon Gaw Harris Hatcher Steve Hines Bobby Khan Kris Klausner George Krai Joel Slaton Wade Smith David Tune Auburn Walt Conn Tom DiVitorrio Carlisle Herron Rob Lineberger John McAllister Mississippi Mike Johnson Scott Richardson Johnny Wagster Read Warner Senior College Choices North Carolina Baylor Western Kentucky Princeton Brad McKinney Jim Harrison Terry Cashion Don Fairbairn Anderson Spickard Kelly Shackelford Ken Nichols Scott Tune Birmingham-Southern Davidson Hartley Hall Purdue Adam Wieck Southwestern Shawn Menke Brian Nicho lson Rusty Abies Rhode Island Montie Davis Duke Furman School of Design Rick Sullivan Mitchum Warren Marc Chambers David Ingram Paul Ballanger Alan Batson Andrew Watts Harvard Sewanee Southern Methodist Pennsylvania Matt Cassell Mike Anderson John Shankle Matt Carroll Kevin Maler Kansas City West Point Wes Roberts Art Institute Jim Tully Chris Stephens Chris Todd Tennessee Mark Ferguson Randy Tibbott University of Alabama Joe Bryan Garrett Fulton Ross Winchell Loyola California-San Diego Virginia Jody Lentz Mike Corwin Sambo Harwell David Felts McGill University Pittsburgh Tim Ford Miles Carlsen Paul Schuler Cpntrp Pat Hollahan Washington Lee Notre Dame Barry Street Mike Hutcherson Scotty Wallace Mark Peffen 179 Honors and Awards Valedictorian Medal: Michael Thomas Anderson Salutatorian Medal: Donald MacAllister Fairbairn, Jr. John B. Hayes Award for Excellence in the American Constitution: Michael Thomas Anderson Matthew Robert Cassell John Lawrence McAllister Shawn Francis Menke John Edward Shankle The Thomas H. Malone, Jr. Award for Excellence in English Composition: Michael Thomas Anderson Rensselaer Math and Science Award: Masahiro Kono Sewanee Award for the Outstanding Junior: Richard Scott Good The Henry A. Fitts Award for Journalism: Michael Thomas Anderson Donald MacAllister Fairbairn, Jr. The John More head Dobson Memorial Award for the Best Sports Article: Wade Lipscomb Smith The Lindsey Award to the Outstanding Athlete of 1980-81: Wade Lipscomb Smith Francis E. Carter. Jr. Award for the Outstanding boy in the Seventh Grade: Willie Lin Walter Noel. Jr. Award to the Outstanding Boy in the Junior School: John Deal Bauman Robert Samuel Black Donald Ross Award to the Outstanding Freshman. James Bryan Lewis Henry W. Boyd, Jr. Award to the Outstanding boy in the Sophomore Class; John Gilbert Dale The Lindsley Ruth Award to the Best Citizen in the Junior Class: David Joyce White, III DAR Award for Good Citizenship: Donald Troup Brothers, Jr. The Civitan Award for Senior Class Citizenship: Steven Vernon Hines The William Bailey Memorial Award for Honor, Integrity, and Loyalty in the Senior Class: Donald MacAllister Fairbairn, Jr. The William Martin Award to the Best All- Around Boy in the School: Michael Thomas Anderson English Medals 7th: Willie Lin 8th: Patrick Wilson Rau I: Bryan Christopher Hassel Ransom Edward Van Riper II: Richard Dean Duncan, III III: Michael James Crist IV: Michael Thomas Anderson Wordwealth: 7th: Willie Lin 8th: Erik Kortner Classen Math Medals 7th: Willie Lin Alg. 8: Christopher Joseph Monte Alg. I: Marvin Wayne Morris Alg. II: William Kendal Downey Geometry (H): Jack Douglas Jenkins, Jr. Geometry: William Perry Killam Math IV (H): Masahiro Kono Math IV: Barton West Huddleston Math V: Joseph Mark Peffen Calculus (BC): Donald MacAllister Fairbairn, Jr. Latin Medals 1-8: John Deal Bauman 1-9: Sam Sungsoo Chang II: Robert Mark Finks, IV III-IV: Alexander Smith Fuqua III-IV (AP): Masahiro Kono French Medals I: Ransom Edward Van Riper II: Bryan Christopher Hassel III: Steven Edward Anderson IV: Paul Gary Kornman Spanish Medals I: William Perry Killam II: Jonathan Earle Hobden III-IV: Robert Thomas Doster, III Science Medals 7th: Willie Lin 8th: Patrick Wilson Rau Biology: John Stanley Edwards Biology (H): Ransom Edward Van Riper Biology (AP): Shawn Francis Menke Chem-Phys: George Dibrell Smith, Jr. Chem: John William Dalton, III Chem (H): Roy Cannon Thomas Chem (AP): Carlisle Mitchell Herron, II Physics: Robert Calder Cooney Physics (H): Masahiro Kono History Medals 7th: Willie Lin 8th: John Deal Bauman Econ.: John Christopher Van Anc-Med: Theodore Edward Carver, Jr. Mod.: Abu Saeed Fakhruddin Mod. (AP): Robert Calder Cooney American: Michael Thomas Anderson Art Medals Art History: John Randolph Tibbott Art Jr. School: Rob Hendricks, III Art High School: Alan Batson Chorus Medal David Marshall Felts Drama Medal Edward William Brown Debate Medals Mathew Robert Cassell Craig Allen Franklin Wayne Lindsy Robbins, Jr. Wyatt Clinton Wells Speech Medal Kelly J. Shackelford 180 Aug. 27 — Sept. 2 — Sept. 19 — Sept. 21 — Sept. 26 — Oct. 17-18— Nov. 15 — Nov. 16 — Nov. 22— Nov. 26-27— Nov. 28- Dec. 21— Dec. 22 — Jan. 3 — Jan. 8-16 — March — March 12-24 — April 1 — April 7-1 1 — April 12 — April 13 — April 14-15 — May 1-2 — May 14 — May 15 — May 21-28 — May 30 — The Year at a Glance Registration — What were we suppose to read, anyway? Classes begin McCallie road trip . . . MBA suffers 1st defeat . . . cheerleaders are happy, anyway Ryan week begins . . . We’re up like no other! Big Red falls 21-16 .. . Way to spot ‘em 14 points, guys Homecoming weekend . . . Team “donkeytromps” Hillwood . . . Brad gets a “slice” . . . Terry Cashion Day declared (nice sports jacket, guy) Football team stuns top-ranked Mt. Juliet in Nurseryman’s Bowl, 14-7, and ends season 9-2 . . . Party at Tully’s Party continues . . . Senior college trip . . . What’s that cologne. Slick? Where’s the tooth- paste, Wally? Garrett’s toga party . . . Montie mistakes Klausner for the porcelain god . . . Steve cuts the grass . . . Hey, Pitchers (Peaches)! Thanksgiving Holidays! Eat that turkey, Berger! yaheehee! Who Cares? Christmas is here! We found the toothpaste, Wally! . . . Tim and Joe enjoy that “New York Experience” Head Cheerleader shows up for 1st basketball game . . . yeah. Team! Coach Gideon leaves — school mourns loss . . . Mr. Carter arrives . . . Grease it up, guys! (just kidding) ... Oh yea, exams . . . official start of Senior slide 50’s dance ... a great time was en- joyed by all! Miss Dinces arrives ... I think I owe money to the student fund! Spring Break — Fort Lauderdale — Mass migration . . . Garrett beaches a whale! Seniors suffer severe atavism ... the slide turns into plummet 4th period sun sessions begin ... No lounge chairs, no food or drink, no shirts off, no fun Composition Red and Green — students display talent or lack thereof Science Fair announced Science Fair bagged Science Fair held — not one of our best efforts Son of Garrett’s Party — Prom Weekend: Juniors do an awesome job on backdrop; Chambers gets burnt by an iceberg; Senior Breakfast resembles funeral home All-Sports Banquet: Meteorologist Fairbairn and Mr. Lanier deliver messages from deep space Mrs. Lowry plans strategic maneuvers for graduation practice — Abies, Anderson, Batson, Beasley . . . Final Exams: OH NO! Commencement 181 Editor’s Note This is the page where the editor explains what he was trying to do in the book, a page usually the first to be skipped over by the casual reader. However, I think the reader should realize two things perhaps not readily apparent to him that go into the production of a year- book: first, the hours upon endless hours required to fulfill deadlines, and second, the fairly expensive cost of producing an annual (about $10,000). If I had to characterize this year’s annual with one word, it would be variety. I tried to portray this year in a unique manner, trying wherever possible to break the traditional and perhaps stale methods of previous an- nuals. A few areas are of special notice: (1) the book is considerably longer than last year’s (224 pp.); the extra pages were diverted to the senior section — where large- ly uncut bios, candids, and portraits were placed on a half page for each senior; (2) since photographs are what a book is bought for, more space was provided for them (at the beginning of each section especially); (3) Junior School activity coverage hopefully is more ex- tensive; and (4) the entire theme of the book (if you haven’t noticed) is an Old-English Genesis archetypal portrayal of 1980-1981, complete from the hinged cov- er to the creation story of MBA. Although our staff was occasionally wracked by monu- mental incompetence, and cooperation often was diffi- cult, there were a few people whose help was invalu- able. The darkroom Skoal crew of Higgins, Franklin, Kurtz, and Robinson worked many hours printing pho- tographs. David Tune, when available, produced excel- lent, high quality photography (many of the senior can- dids are his work, as are some of the special effects photos). Wade Smith delivered on sports articles, Da- vid Felts and Bobby Khan handled the features, and Joel Slaton headed up the copy staff. Don Brothers provided help in a number of areas (along with the other assistant editors), and Montie Davis conducted some highly successful “runs” to the post office. In addition Randy Tibbott, with his magical airbrush, provided all artwork in the book, including some photo- graphic special effects. Thanks should also go to Mr. William Benson (publisher’s representative), Mrs. Kennedy (publisher’s advisor). Dr. Crowell for some sometimes useful advice, Steve Hall for excellent cross- country photos, and anyone else 1 failed to mention. The best effort of the entire staff was that of Miles Carlson and his business staff, who produced the most successful advertising campaign in years and helped The 1981 Bell to be the first annual in recent history whose revenues exceeded costs. Edilor-in-Chief Mike Anderson .t ■ Photography Editor David Tune Copy Staff Editor Joel Slaton Sports Editor Wade Smith Features Editors David Felts Business Editor Miles Carlsen and Bobby Khan 182 {above} Photography Staff (left to right) T. Fails, M. Chambers, B. Altemeier, T. Wood, non-member S. Gentry; not pictured: B. Haw- kins (taking picture), J. McAllister, D. Kurtz. (above) Assistant Editors (left to right) S. Hines, M. Davis, M. Carroll, D. Brothers, K. (“The Nub“) Nichols. i Gopy St f Wri to ri ) man, C. Stephens; not pictured: A. Wieck, K. Porter, B. j Kahn. (below) Art Editor Randy Tibbott (above) Business Staff (left to right) M. Brown, G. Carlsen, J. Turn- er, R. Wills; not-pictured: M. Hutcherson, K. Maler, S. Hines. (above) Sports Staff (left to right) row 1 — W. Smith, A. Fuqua, S. Anderson, P. Garrett, M. Daniels, B. (“Scudder”) McKinney; row 2 — D. White, R. Good, B. Nicholson, T. Wood; not pictured: R. Sullivan, T. Townsend. (above) The Darkroom Technicians (left to right) D. Kurtz, E. Franklin, T. Higgins, (Phil Robinson not pictured). 183 1 Articles and Authors p. 2 Dedication — M. Anderson P- 133 Microbe Soccer — R. Sullivan p. 4 Preface — M. Anderson P- 137 Spring — M. Anderson p. 8 Setting — M. Anderson P- 138 Composition Red and Green — Or the Day We Sat on the p. 18 Cast — M. Anderson Gym Floor — D. Tune p. 19 Administration — M. Anderson P- 139 Junior-Senior Prom — D. Felts p. 20 Administration — S. Hines, M. Davis P- 140 Octathlon — W. Smith p. 66 Senior Superlatives — M. Anderson P- 141 Talent Show — K. Nichols p. 89 Fall — M. Anderson P- 142 Science Fair — D. Felts p. 91 “What Happened to Summer?” — M. Anderson P- 143 Varsity Baseball — W. Smith p. 92 Shakespeare Day — D. Brothers P- 146 Microbe Baseball — A. Fugua p. 93 The First Annual Square Dance — D. Felts P- 147 Varsity Track — M. Daniel, M. Peffen p. 94 Rock n’ Roll Extravaganza — D. Felts P- 150 Freshman Track — K. Porter p. 94 Homecoming — A. Grimisley P- 151 Microbe Track — J. Harrison p. 96 Varsity Crowd — D. Felts P- 152 A Near Awesome Season — D. Fairbairn p. 97 The Pep Rally — D. Felts P- 154 Junior High Golf — D. White p. 98 Cheerleaders — D. Felts P- 155 Microbe Tennis — R. Good p. 99 “A Continuation of Tradition” — lead in, M. Anderson; P- 156 A Team With Unlimited Potential — S. Anderson article, W. Smith P- 158 A Soccer Success Story: A Third State Title — T. p. 107 J.V. Football — D. White, M. Daniel Townsend p. 108 “A Few Good Men” — T. Townsend P- 161 Rifle — R. Sullivan p. 109 Microbe Football — A. Fugua P- 162 Conclusion — M. Anderson p. 110 Another Journey to the State — S. Anderson P- 164 Honor Council — S. Hines p. 113 Microbe Cross Country — R. Sullivan P- 165 Student Council — H. Hall p. 117 Winter — M. Anderson P- 166 Service Club — R. Lineberger p. 119 Jr.-Sr. Game — W. Smith P- 166 Big Red Club — D. Tune p. 119 50’s Dance — A. Spickard P- 167 FCA — S. Tune p. 119 Dud’s Day — D. Felts P- 168 Art — G. Krai p. 120 Bike Race — D. Felts P- 170 Chorus — B. Khan p. 121 Varsity Basketball — W. Smith P- 171 The Bell Ringer — D. Fairbairn p. 124 Junior Varsity Basketball — B. McKinniey P- 172 The Outing Club — B. Street p. 125 Freshman Basketball — S. Anderson P 173 Chess — B. Khan p. 126 Microbe Basketball — D. White P- 174 Debate — M. Cassell p. 127 Junior School Basketball Tournament — W. Smith P- 177 Totomoi — M. Cassell p. 128 The 1981 Wrestling Team; An Unprecedented Success — P- 178 Commencement — M. Anderson T. Townsend P- 181 Year at a Glance — K. Nichols, M. Carroll, M. Chambers p. 131 Freshman Wrestling — A. Fugua P- 182 Editor’s Remarks — M. Anderson p. 132 Microbe Wrestling — M. Daniel Photography B. Hawkins — color, sports, campus life T. Fails — sports D. Kurtz — sports, fall division page J. McAllister — sports, campus life, organizations D. Tune — color, candids, division pages B. Altemeir — sports 184 The 1981 Bell has for the first time in recent history made an on-paper profit. Thanks should go to Dr. Crowell, the business staff, and especially to Miles Carlsen. Mike Anderson (editor-in-chieO We thank patrons Mr. Martin Brown and Mrs. Earl Beasley Compliments of Hitt Electric Residential and Apartment 859-3451 Jim Co. Wiring Hitt, Pres. 186 Congratulations to the Senior Class of 1981 Compliments of Robert F. Lance and Associates 2704 12th Ave. South 269-4584 188 Compliments of Harpeth Gallery Mills Book Stores 4102 Hillsboro Rd. 297-4300 Belle Meade Plaza 100 Oaks Hillsboro Village Making Nashville a Great Place to Read 100 Oaks — Open Nights and Sundays 292-4994 PROVIDENT LIFE ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY Nashville Branch Office Third National Bank Building IQth Floor 255-8481 Congratulations to the Senior Class of 1981 Compliments of Continental Learning Systems, Inc. 2501 Hillsboro Rd. Compliments of Compliments of The Head Club the Flaming Steer Restaurant 1904 West End Ave. 322-9751 Compliments of Bill Trickett Oldsmobile Compliments of Tire Station 1823 Gallatin Rd. 868-1870 114 13th Ave. North 244-8473 Dunlop Tires Sales Service “Have One Built For You” 191 Compliments of OMAN CONSTRUaiON CO, INC. CONTRACTORS ENGINEERS Compliments of Kurt Salmon Assoc. Management Consultants 4525 Harding Rd. 385-2180 Compliments of Nashville Carpet Center Friedman’s Army Surplus Store 2101 21st Ave. So. 297-3343 Nashville, Tenn. 37212 rqwpmei.1 � «Mnn f Nn %{ W Knmi F«h.n,C;«. ARMYSUIfUIS W 1 tin ii«t Am t || Compliments of Mid-State Steel Inc. 401 Driftwood 254-1311 193 Compliments of Cardiometrics, Inc. Holter Monitoring Specialists 356 24th Avenue North, Suite 403 Nashville, Tennessee 37203 615-320-0534 194 M4S C COUNTRY VOIVO-TOYOTA NASHVILLE. TENN. 195 Compliments of Dukes, Dukes, Chambers Nashville City Bank Bldg. 244-9211 1 % L. Moore Milam ’49 Edwin Y. Milan ’70 Robert C. Murphy, Jr., M.D. ’71 James W. Milan, J.D. ’73 Justin T. Milam ’76 Christopher M. Milan ’78 (1931-1971) 197 Compliments of River Circle Farms lurnbuirs CLOTHIERS Compliments of BELLE MEADE DRUGS 4324 Harding Road 292-5579 A Ai 4iiK£ 1S, 7 4 1 1 Thompson Lana NASHVILLE. TENNESSEE Phone 256-7538 Different from any you have seen Wolk Jewelers Belle Meade Plaza 292-0101 199 Compliments of PINSON ASSOCIATES INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 1918 Broadway Nashville, Tennessee 37203 615 3274411 201 Kobe steaks lapanese steak house lb Tonight Enjoy Japanese Cuisine Serv In The Authentic Japanese Style And At Kobe Steaks our traditional lapanese style creates an atmosphere that comple ments exquisite cuisine prep t ' ed at your table. 210 25lh Ave. N. • 327-9081 (Aero From Centennial Park) For tiurtfine line cf difference... HearthC Path Shop 3900 HILLSBORO RO. • NAS- VILLE. TENN 37215 • 615 29 7 6521 JicUc iHeabe Jiuffet Cafeteria BELLE MEADE PLAZA AT HAROINO RO. WOODMONT BLVD. Southern Restaurant ' (Bradshaw Q)rugs (Formerly Bianktnshtp Drug i rMnMlls) 4041 HILLSBORO RO, NASHVILLE, TENN, 37215 38 -2828 tke. weSi- ddioJAcL mo n. duu iAe. a d JO nta t lEuerett lllalzapfel CLOTHIERS ro GENTLEMEN. Belle Meade Plaza JOYNER and HOGAN Letterheads — Business Cards Envelopes Office Supplies 600 Main 256-6133 203 A P AL PHILLIPS INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 1S03 ACKLEN AVENUE PO. BOX ISOSAB NASHVILLE. TENNESSEE 37212 S15 3S5-3050 Compliments of I 1 .[ cuty rvices, inc. 211 White Bridge Rd. 356-4501 Compliments of a Friend 204 205 206 207 Best Wishes Big Red Graduates From the big Red Geranium l aurp REALTORS Sellers of Exclusive Homes 383-3838 ► [p on C on ratufatlonA deuetoiyinq. merica A future ieadetA ' Company Sn Ot€ U €t,ud U(fUj6 ft9%4 1 1 1 1 POLK AVENUE 208 209 Ingram Industries Inc. Salutes the MBA Senior Ciass of 1 981 210 EXCHANGE INC. everything for The MODERN OFFICE AND GARMENT FACTORY 627 19th AVENUE NORTH, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37202 (615) 329-4931 BRANCHES: 2585 Chantilly Drive, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30324 (404) 636-03(35 560 W. Van Buren Chicago, Illinois 60607 (312) 427-9819 2939 Irvmg Blvd. Dallas. 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For Leadership in Academics, Athletics, and Attitude. 214 215 Compliments of Jim Patterson Office: 794-7573 Home: 646-3875 Patterson and Associates Realtors In Loving Memory Of Former Student T. HARTLEY HALL, V, A.S. G. and in humble gratitude to the faculty, administration and trustees on Montgomery Bell Academy, who have conspired to confer this exalted status upon him; and in appreciation for his constant contributions (rriade on most Saturday mornings) to the welfare of his alma mater, in the form of manual labor — cleaning grounds, polishing floors, and upgrading the general appearance and repair of its facilities. You made it. Stud! Congratulations! Athlete, Scholar, and Gentleman Pat Hettokoiia Music City Dodge 710 Murfreesboro Rd. Nashville, TN 244-6666 217 MURRAY OHIO MANU. CO. Franklin Rd. Brentwood, Tennessee Murray Bicycles Murray Lawn Mowers 218 JU M (f VDON TUXEDO 2109 Abbott Martin Road • Nashville. 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