Montgomery Bell Academy - Bell Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 280 of the 1984 volume:

15 5 ' I ' .C r - j- “ ■- • •: - ’■V ' - - % -- - - J Editors-in-Chief William Bradford Blevins W. Stephen Westermann, Jr. . A t • ir i ti 1984 THE BELL Montgomery Bell Academy Nashville, TN Dedication It has been said that some people strengthen the society in which they live just by being the kind of people they are. One could not make a better refer- ence to Mr. Laird Smith. Mr. Smith is Director of Development and Alumni Relations and also Direc- tor of Plant Operations. He serves as the school representative to the Alumni Association and has been instrumental in raising funds for the new cam- pus additions in a highly successful and cost efficient Major Funds Campaign. As alumnus of MBA and graduate of Vanderbilt University, Mr. Smith is one of the school’s greatest supporters. He is never too busy to lend a helping hand to mothers working on the Spaghetti Supper, student organizations, coaches and managers, or an editor in need. He is always seen before, during, and long after football games, art shows, dances, and other school events to make sure everything runs smoothly. His hard work is a reflection of his love for the school and his con- cern that everything we do be a reflection of our high standards of excellence. Because of his contributions and great dedication to MBA, we, the yearbook staff and students of MBA, are proud and honored to dedicate the 1984 BELL to Mr. Laird Smith. Preface Contained herein is an overview of Montgom- ery Bell Academy’s 117th year, a singular view formulated by the various efforts of those who have made the BELL a reality. The na- ture of this overview is appropriate since this particular year is made distinct from all others at MBA by those who have played a role in it. Similarly, the experience of each individual during these same nine months has been dif- ferent, and his perspective of MBA is neces- sarily unique. At the same time, each young man has shared the philosophy, routine, and traditions which are the foundation upon which MBA’s success rests. It is our hope that this year’s BELL will repeatedly serve as a catalyst to kindle the only truly worthy record of a year on the Hill, the memories of those who experienced it. 3 “That a house be provided for the academy if not in the town, not many miles from it, the situation high and dry, and if it may be, not far from a river, having a garden, orchard, meadow, and a field or two.” — Benjamin Franklin � •« 9 CONTENTS Administration 18 Classes 30 Sports 132 Life 182 Organizations 208 Conclusion 224 Advertisements 233 ADMINISTRATION Assistant Headmaster Michael Drake, in addition to his administrative duties, has served as the personal college counselor to every Junior and Senior for several years. It is his expressed goal to try to get every senior into the school of his choice, regardless of the odds. For this reason, he and Mr. Bondurant journeyed to the Ivy Leagues this past fall to acquaint them with MBA. Mr. Drake also serves as the Senior Class advisor, a role which includes the unenviable task of getting negligent seniors to send in college applications and the near-impossible task of keeping the “slide” under control. Amid this myriad of responsibilities, Mr. Drake manages to teach a popular 1st period AP American History course. His great rapport with the students is well-suited to his duties. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia and of George Peabody College for Teachers. Dr. Harold Crowell, the Dean of Students and Faculty, is one of the busiest men on campus. He is the Chairman of the Science Department, teaching all of the Physics courses, the Student Council advisor, the annual advisor, and an advisor to the Junior Class. Dr. Crowell is a very effective discipli- narian, intolerant of improper behavior, but willing to review individual cases when fairness is in question. Frequent trips to help at a local soup kitchen, initiated by Dr. Crowell through the Student Council, were a source of pride at MBA this year. His dedication to MBA is great, and his humor is operative always. Dr. Crowell received his B.S. from Louisiana Polytechnic Institute, and his Ph.D. from Vanderbilt. Headmaster Gordon E. Bondurant can surely look upon his first five years at the Hill with a sense of accomplishment, for during this time, MBA has seen great change in many of its various aspects. Throughout this period, Mr. Boundurant has been ever-conscious of maintaining MBA’s high stan- dards of excellence. In the academic sphere, for example, Mr. Bondurant has sought to keep the traditional MBA curriculum current by adding ample computer courses and facilities. Mr. Bondurant has also solicited student opinion in making certain decisions. This year, he instituted the Headmaster’s Council, a group of seniors, to help evaluate ideas under consideration and to serve as another means of discovering areas of MBA which could use improvement. Mr. Bondurant also returned to the class- room this year, teaching an Algebra course. Mr. Bondurant was headmas- ter at Darlington School in Georgia before coming to MBA. He holds a B. A. from Davidson and a M.A. from UT Chattanooga. Dr. G. Edward Gaffney is the Head of the Junior School. He teaches Latin I to eighth graders and con- ducts a scholarly AP Latin class for high school stu- dents. Dr. Gaffney received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University. This past summer, he at- tended the prestigious American School of Classical Studies at Athens. Mr. Laird Smith, as the Director of Development, has played a most instrumental role in the recent expansion of the school. Spearheading the fund-raising drive, he has helped ensure the continued growth and success of MBA. Mr. Smith is also the Director of the MBA- Wallace Alumni Association and the Director of Build- ing and Grounds. Mr. James A. Poston serves as MBA’s Guidance Direc- tor. Mr. Poston teaches English I, English IV, and courses in speech and reading. He is very involved with theatre, sponsoring the Drama Club and directing a play every year. He is also the coach of the tennis team. Mr. Poston received his B.A. from Belmont College, and his M.A. from the George Peabody College. Mr. J ohn R. Bennett, the Director of Athletics, has a variety of duties on the Hill. He teaches courses in Algebra and Geometry, and is the head coach of the Varsity Baseball team and the Freshman Basketball squad. He is also sponsor to the Service Club and to SADD. Mr. Bennett has a B.E. from Vanderbilt Uni- versity. 21 College Counseling This year, in line with other fine college preparatory institutions throughout the country, MBA decided that it needed a position devoted exclusively to assisting Juniors and Seniors in deciding about and gaining acceptance to college. Accordingly, the Directorship of College Counsel- ing was added, and Mr. Ed White was chosen to be that Director. Mr. White was previously the Dean of Admissions at Davidson College and the Director of Athletics at Southwestern. Mr. White, who will assume th e reins of this duty more completely next year, has already worked a great deal with the Juniors. His goal has been to impress upon the students and parents the need for early “college thinking.” In addition to having a conference with each student, he has conducted SAT and Achievement coaching sessions and has guided with Mr. Drake a tour of prestigious Southern universities. Mr. White received his B.A. from Davidson and his M.A. from the University of South Carolina. Office Staff Mr. Ed White The receptionists, Mrs. Bradshaw, and Mrs. Morrissey in the Junior School, and the secretaries, Mrs. Garriott, Mrs. Liles, and Mrs. Kelton, play an essential role in MBA’s daily operation. In addition to their duties for the administration, the secre- taries perform innumerable daily tasks, such as keeping track of the comings and goings of each student, processing the school’s massive quantity of correspondence, including that necessary for college-bound seniors, managing the student fund, and calculating grades. Furthermore, they are always willing to fulfill the various indi- vidual requests which are regularly made. The skill and patience with which they perform their work is commendable and does not go unnoticed. Mrs. Bradshaw Mrs. Liles Mrs. Morrissey Mrs. Kelton 22 Is- ' I I I I I ) Mr. Jim Bostick Math IV, Computer Sci- ence; Assistant Varsity Bas- ketball, JV Basketball; B.S., Auburn University; M.S., University of North Caroli- Mr. Francis E. Carter, III Ancient History (8th grade). Word Wealth (7th grade); Cheerleading and Big Red Club Sponsor; Microbe Ten- nis; B.A., Vanderbilt Uni- versity Mrs. June Bowen English (7th grade); 7th grade Advisor; B.A., Baylor University; M.A., George Peabody College Mr. William Compton Math IV, Math V, Algebra II (H); Microbe Football, Freshman Track, Varsity Track; B.S., Davidson Col- lege; M.A.T., Duke Univer- sity Mrs. Jeannine Bowers French I, French IV (AP); DES, University of Nancy, France Mr. Mark Elliott Word Wealth; FCA Spon- sor; Varsity Football, Varsi- ty Basketball; B.A., Vander- bilt University Mr. Michael Caldwell Algebra II, Math V, Calcu- lus AB; Sophomore Class Advisor; Microbe Football, Microbe Baseball; B.E., Vanderbilt University, M.A., George Peabody Col- lege Dr. Donald Fairbairn Chairman of the Math De- partment; Calculus BC, Math IV (H), Computer (Basic); Varsity Golf, Chess Sponsor; B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Peabody College 23 Mrs. Frances Fairbairn 7th grade Math; 7F Advisor; B.S,, M.S., George Peabody College Mr. Donald Fisher Latin 8, Latin II; B.E., Van derbilt University Mr. Anderson Gaither Latin 1,11,111, and IV; Fresh- man Class Sponsor; Microbe Football, Microbe Wres- tling, Freshman Wrestling, Microbe Track; B.A., M.A., University of Tennessee Mrs. Carole Hagan Latin II; B.A., University of Kentucky Mr. Dan Herring Modern History, Modern History (AP), Ancient and Medieval History; Freshman Class Advisor; Microbe Football; B.A., Carson- Newman College, M.A., University of Tennessee Mrs. Cathleen Hightower English I, English I (H), English II; Freshman Class Advisor; Literary Magazine; B.A., Olivet College; M.Ed., University of New Orleans ‘ i, ■•-tv . J r 24 Mrs. Virginia Hollins French 11, French 111; Chair- man of Foreign Language Department; Travel Club Sponsor; Sophomore Class Advisor; Totomoi Advisor; B.A., Duke University Mrs. Mary Helen Lowry English IV, English IV (H); Senior Class Advisor; Chair- man of the English Depart- ment; B.A., M.A., Vander- bilt University Mr. John Lanier Geometry (H), Math IV, Al- gebra 11; Sophomore Class Advisor; Microbe Soccer, Varsity Soccer; B.S., Van- derbilt University Mr. Bobby Morel Junior School History; Var- sity Football; B.S., Universi- ty of Tennessee Dr. Christian Niemeyer English II, English III, Eng- lish III (H); Advisor to THE BELL RINGER; B.A., Notre Dame University; M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University Mr. Frank Novak Junior School Science; Mi- crobe Cross Country, 7th grade IC, Microbe Softball; B.A., M.A., Peabody Col- lege, Vanderbilt University 25 Mrs. Beatrice O’Connell Spanish I, Spanish II, Span- ish II (H); Honor Council Advisor; B.A., M.A.T., Van- derbilt University Mrs. Ann Orth English II, English III, Eng- lish IV; Junior Class Advi- sor; B.A., Brown University, M.A.T., Vanderbilt Univer- sity Mr. Robert K. Pruitt Biology, Chem-Phys; Fresh- man Class Advisor; Varsity Track, Varsity Cross Coun- try; B.A., Vanderbilt Uni- versity, M.S., Tennessee State University Mr. Damon Regen Algebra I, Geometry; Varsi- ty Football, Varsity Base- ball, Strength Coach; Fresh- man Class Sponsor; B.E., Vanderbilt University Mr. Tommy Owen Modern History; Varsity Football, Varsity Track; As- sociate Athletic Director; B.A., Vanderbilt University, M.A., University of Ken- tucky Mrs. Jo Norris Palmore English I, English II, Eng- lish II (H); B.A., M.S., Uni- versity of Tennessee Mr. John Saclarides Chemistry, Chemistry (H), Algebra I; Freshman Foot- ball, Microbe Basketball, Varsity Track; B.S., Univer- sity of the South Mrs. Mary Louise Shell 8th grade English; Virginia Intermont College, B.S., East Tennessee State Uni- versity Mrs. Mildred Simmons Librarian; B.A., Cumber- land University, M.L.S., Peabody College Ms. Margaret Smith English I; B.A., Vanderbilt University, M.A., Middle Tennessee State University, M.R.E., Southwestern The- ological Seminary Mrs. Alice Springer Spanish I, Spanish III-IV; B.A., Eckerd College, M.A.T., M.A., Vanderbilt University Mr. William Tate Speech; Forensics and De- bate Sponsor; B.A., Univer- sity of Alabama 27 Dr. Nancye Thomas Chemistry, Chemistry (H), Chemistry (AP); Junior Class Sponsor, Big Red Club Sponsor; B.S., Lambuth Col- lege; Ph.D., Vanderbilt Uni- versity ' S Mrs. Mildred Tilley Assistant Librarian; ' - B ., j M.A., D.A.S.L., Emory Uni- I versity Mr. Stephen Williams American History, Ameri- can History (AP), Word Wealth; Varsity Wrestling, Freshman Football, Microbe Track; B.S., University of Tennessee Dr. Porter Ward Biology, Biology (AP); Mi- crobe Cross Country; B.S., M.S., Peabody College, Ph.D., Mississippi State University Mr. James T. Womack Art History (AP), Art Stu- dio; Outing Club Sponsor; B.A., Davidson College, M.A., Virginia Common- wealth University Mr. C.M. Zenanko Earth Science; Microbe Football, Microbe Track; B.A., Hendrix College Mrs. Ruth O. Napier Board of Trust The Development office, comprised of Mr. Laird Smith and Mrs. Ruth Napier, has made an enormous contribution to MBA in its relatively brief history. Extensive additions to the athletic and academic facilities and a healthier than ever endowment are testimony to a tremendously successful fund raising drive. Mrs. Napier has assisted Mr. Smith not only with the computerized records of the office, but also by working with alumni, whether by actual meetings, or by phone. The office has made tremendous strides in providing MBA with the capital essential for continued excel- lence in all areas of endeavor. Row 1: William M. Wilson, Hon. Frank F. Drowota, III, John Sloan, Joe C. Davis, E. Bronson Ingram, Jack C. Massey, John E. Sloan, Jr., John Rochford; Row 2: Gordon E. Bondurant, Robert C. Brannon, Stirton Oman, Jr., Matt H. Dobson, IV, William P. Hoffman, Jr., Th omas L. Cummings, Jr., Dr. Roscoe R. Robinson, Dr. Thomas Frist, Jr., James E. Ward; Row 3: Morton B. Howell, DeWitt C. Thompson, IV, William M. Hannon, W. Ridley Wills, II, Vernon Sharp, Albert P. Whitson, James C. Bradford, Jr., Nelson C. Andrews. Not pictured James Morrissey. Development Office 29 Senior Superlatives Most Intelligent Ransom Van Riper Most Likely to Succeed Bryan Hassel Most Athletic Matt Drury Most Contemporary Chris Kelley Most in Love Davidson French Most in Love with Himself JEFF GAW Most Likely Not to Reach Age of 20 John Carter Most School Spirit Scott Haley Most Popular Parish Lentz Wittiest Mark Pollack Friendliest Will Nowell Biggest Goldbrick Kip Smith Best Dressed Arthur Jones Biggest Grub Stephen Westermann Lowest on Darwinian Scale of Evolution Tim Gallimore Most Likely to Go Bald Gary Asher Lowest on the Darwinian Scale — Most Athletic — Tim Gallimore (below). Matt Drury (below). mm Most in Love — Amanda Oldham and Davidson French (above) Biggest Goldbrick — Kip Smith (left). Friendliest — Will Nowell (left). Most Likely to be Bald Before the Age of 20 Gary Asher (below). Most Contemporary — Chris Kelly (left). 1 I 1 Steven Burton Altemeier Outing Club 1-4; Explorer Post 6; Merit Finalist; Rensselaer Award; Nashville Grotto; National Speleological Society; 1 1 of the Green Bowtie Club; Trogloxene; “Literary interpretations are for people who can’t deal with reality.’’; “Is your first name Richard, Mr. Poston?’’; “Let’s go cav- ing!’’; George Winston. Steve Altemeier Gary Asher Garrett Evan Asher Freshman Football; Freshman Wrestling; Fresh- man Track; Big Red Club 1-2; Chorus 3; Cheer- leading 3,4; Drama 2,3; “Gary”; “Stump”; “Trasher”; “Cromag”; “Happy”; “Great Gashby”; “Spot”; “Dad”; Va Team Israel; Member of the Cripple Club; One of the few good men; 1 6 Key West Club; “Gil, When are you having an- other Christmas party?”; “O.K., Ya’ll can come over.”; “I like the way 1 laugh.”; “I’ll be back in a second. I’m just taking Amy home.”; “Cheerlead- ing: What do you mean I have to do a sport?”; “So, what if I’m going bald?!”. Ross Ballenger SUMMER’S HERE by James Taylor summer’s here i’m for that i’ve got my rubber sandals got my straw hat i’ve got my cold beer i’m just glad that it is here. summer’s here that suits me fine it may rain today ’cause i don’t mind it’s my favorite time of the year and i’m glad that it’s here. old man wintertime he goes so slow it’s ten degrees below, you know you can take your ice and snow and let my balmy breezes blow. yeah, the water is cold but i’ve been in baby, lose the laundry and jump on in i mean all God’s children got skin Leslie Ross Ballenger 6th Period Frisbee Team; J.V. Soccer 1; Varsity Soccer 2-4; 1st in National Spanish Exam; ‘ 4 Hen- dersonville Seniors; understated epitome of “Blow it off and head for Lauderdale.’’; Vi ski glasses club; Least likely candidate for Valedictorian; “Can somebody read this note on my forehead?”; Lone member of Hendersonville Fan Club; I love Hen- dersonville; Almost survivor of Kevin’s Homecom- ing Party; One of Hundreds in the Laugh-at- Adri- enne club (Sorry Elliott); Unnamed Superlative; “Least Enthusiastic”; Devoted 91-Rock WRVU Listener; Soccer Wreck ’84. summer’s here i’m for that i’ve got my rubber sandals got my straw hat drinking cold beer man i’m glad that it’s here it’s my favorite time of the year and i’m glad that it’s here, yeah. Brad Blevins William Bradford Blevins FCA 2-4; Outing Club 1-4; Big Red Club 1-4; Annual Business Staff 2; Business staff editor 3; Editor-in-Chief The Bell 4; Freshman Football; Freshman Track; Varsity Wrestling 2-4; Captain 4; J.V. Soccer 2; National Merit Commendee; Vi V.F.W. Club; Sponsor of MBA Leopard Chasers; “Hey Elliott, how’s Adrian?”; “Shadows and Tall Trees”; “I reached the beach”; “Officer, I promise I was not going over 100!”; “fuzzy duck?”; “under- cover police assassination squad”; 1 7 MBA Roll- ing team. Andy Brown Wayne Andrew Brown Football, Basketball Manager 3,4; Soccer Man- ager 3; Newspaper Photographer 3,4; WAB; Chuckles; AB man; Anby Brown; “Jesus saves!’’; “I love DJ’’; Guitars; long hair; Alan Holdworth; RUSH; “HEY BRUCE (GEEK) GET A REAL CAR!”; Stan Lassiter; computer prom; YES; “No Rob, your sister is too young”; MORALITY; “Richard Todd, he’s a god!”; “Hey Charlie, re- member me?”; NO NUKES 4- NO DRUGS!; “Mommy, Mommy, They were mean to me! Boo Hoo!!!. 39 iH t Richard Brown Richard Carey Brown Freshman Wrestling; Drama Club; “Dick”; “Bis- cuit Bob”; “Lauderdale in ’86”; “Let’s go Hawai- ian!”; Yes; Rush; Black Sabbath; Jeff Beck; “Con- form or be cast out.”; Pink Floyd; “Red Barchetta”; Zeppelin!; “Where’s John in ’83?”; “Ralph, the Porcelain Bus Driver”; 14 Monty Python Fan Club; “Comfortably numb”; Richard Nixon for President; “Aqualung — 3”; “Aahh, Bach”; “To the park!”; “Hey, aren’t you Bud Good?”; “But Dr. Crowell, I got my hair cut last week.”; ‘4 Mr. T. Fan Club; “7: 14 wake up”; “Bra- kestands”; Survivor of the Steeplwaste ’83 -h ’84; The Richard Brown School of Front-Wheel Drive; “Yeah, 1 used to be a truck. Are you sure you’re not a truck. Buddy?”; Varsity Frisbee team; Varsity Waterskiing. Bruce Burgess Bruce Philip Burgess Football Manager 3,4; Soccer Manager 3; Rifle Team 2,3; Big Red Club 1-4; “Burge”; J. Master; “Bourgeois”; “It could have been a duck hunter”; “It’s only Tuesday?”; 1 13 Herring’s 4th period Messers; 1 20 4th sleep team; “I hate computers because they hate me!”. 41 John Carter John Cain Carter Varsity IC; Varsity Tennis 3; Big Red Club; “Parking Commissioner”; Varsity Coon Trapper 1-4; Texas Fur Harvesters Association; “Margie, Robin, Lorie ... the sweet taste of Texas.”; “Brad, you idiot, that’s an undercover cop.”; “Fleeing to Elude?”; “ ' 6 leopard chasing club”; “Gloria.” t.l,’ Sam Chang Sam Sungsoo Chang JV Soccer 1,3; Varsity Soccer 2; THE BELL 1-3, 4-Copy Staff Editor; THE BELL RINGER 2-4; Big Red Club 1-4; Cum Laude 3; Medals; Physics (H), Debate, Latin I; Debate 1-3, 4 — President; President of SBF 3-4; Natl. Merit Finalist; FCA 4; Honor Roll 1-4; 1st place Science Fair, Physics 3; Jr. Honor Society 2; Totomoi; “The Chink”; “Nice body, guys!”; “Johnny Dickey Edwards is an overt ”; “Edwards, check out that geek!”; “Tony, you know you are a geek!”; “Hey Buddy and Kyle, let’s go crank up the fun at the Science Library and JUL.”; “Bryan, John and I know for sure, she’s a mutation ’cause there’s no other way!”; “Have fun with Lyn, Griffin.”; “Nice problem. Doc F., Nice test. Doc F., Nice exam. Doc F., Nice everything. Doc, Get Real!”; “Debate is not my life!”. 43 Russell Coleman Russell Thomas Coleman Freshman Track; Varsity Track 2-4; Varsity Cross Country 2-4; National Merit Commendee; Reluc- tant Winter Track entry 2; Vi Corn Planters of America; ‘a beach seeking visionary’; potential Football, Wrestling, and Soccer participant 1-4; once called Fred; pool is for real men; 1 6 . . . of . . . Pruitt’s . . . talk . . . like . . . this . . . Class . . . of . . . ’84; a true American Trout Fisherman basted in Watermelon sugar; !4 of Lauderdale Lives. Matt Dolloff Mathew King Dolloff Chess Team 7-8, 1-4; Martha retrieving 3-4; Life 2-3; Bike Race 4; Vi Afrika-Dreamland; Haiku; Tutankhamen; “Blame it on the catfish.”; 460; Baba Yaga; “Relax, and be vague.”; Zen-Baptist; “Clouds of dust rise over the ocean.”; 36,501; “It’s all relative.” 45 Tim Don PV’- Timothy K. Don Varsity Soccer 3-4; JV Football 3; Sam Davis Club; Va Dogfight team; 4th period football; 3rd period chess club; “There’s some new kid who kicks footballs and asks weird questions in Eng- lish.’’; “Where are you from: Maryland? That’s near Vermont, right? I guess they play a lot of lacrosse up there.’’; “What’s a chinstrap.’’; “I don’t want that, Gil, I want love.’’; Lattie 11 21 83; Clearwater; the van; “Hey girls, want to party?’’; “The soccer team will not be available today.’’; “I won’t run on a Sunday.’’; “Nice class, Henderson- ville.’’; Southwinds; Destin; “We’re here to have a fun time, right.’’; “Hog’s breath is better than no breath at all.’’; “We’ll never see them again.’’; Freshman week upheaval at Vandy; Party at my home; “James Taylor never fails’’; “Playing tag in the hot tub, Gil?’’; “1 can’t get used to these South- ern euphemisms.’’; “Ni ce alphabet, Gil.’’; “How was the lake, kind of cold, wasn’t it?’’; Snowshoes; “How’s that cliff. Kip?’’; “Godspell”; “So key, Kev.’’; “How’s the crows nest, Marvin?’’; Hurt’s so good. “No, I probably will never call you again.’’; “All this because of the little finger on your left hand, Davidson?’’; “Parish, you remind me of Zack.’’; “Thanks Mom and Dad.’’; “The past has made us what we are, but not what we are yet to be.’’ Matt Drury Matthew James Drury V. Football 2-4 (Alt. Captain); V. Basketball 2-4 (Co-captain); All-N.I.L.; Honorable Mention All-State; V. Track 3 (Track club President); Vapa Choirmaster; Early rise 2; Ice Racing 3-4; ’84 Spring Break Poster Child; Social Stooges; Mack’s, Sewanee Road Trip; Texaco; Ski instructor; Design- er of new basketball uniforms; Vj Sand Design; Ft. Lauderdale Swim Team; “Pretend she’s normal size”; “Time Out!”; “Lola”; “Chris is down- stairs”; “Hey, Goldstein”; “How’s the sunburn, Marvin”; “Hey, Bryan, grab a Nehi!”; “Get off getting off’; “Hey, Mo”; “Dance or Die!”; “You’re cheap!”; “. . . ever!”; “But, Chris, we beat Hillsboro”; “She’s got a mouth”; “Hey Bryan, how about a little excitement?”; “That’s where you ' re wrong”; “So, it will release here?”; “You asked who?”; “So Steve said, ‘Burp, it will release the pressure”; “She’ll go”; “Principal or . . .”; “Hey, bartender”; “I’m serious about my senior slide!” 47 John Edwards John Stanley Edwards Freshman Basketball; J.V. Basketball 2; Fresh- man Track; Varsity Track 2-4; J.V. Football 2-3; Varsity Football 4; Freshman Biology medal; Ju- nior Honor Society; Cum Laude; 3rd place Science Fair ’83; BELL RINGER 3-4; NYN; SADD; 1983 State Math Contest; ‘Mack’s’ 3-4; “Heb- Ball” Champions 3; “Dickey”; “Whomper”; “If you don’t like it, you can . . . ”; “Kevin, cut yourself shaving??”; “Were you at Sewanee?”; “No way! Mutation!”; “What Griff, Chumpeni?”; “Yode aa-e-hoo”; “Frankie, is it uptown, downtown, or midtown?”; “Guys, I really did play football.”; “Chris, calcium deposits are our life.”; “So, you go Paris, France . . .”; “Yeeee!”; “When do I get a ’69 vette?”; “Magnet and Key”; 1 4 Hotel Room Wrecking Crew; ' 4 Creative Sand Design. Bob Enkema Robert Reddingius Enkema Soccer Skip 1,2; Varsity Soccer 3,4; Chess Club 1,2; Microbe Baseball First Cut 7,8; Big Red Club 1 -4; Outing Club 2-4; Merit List 3; Track 1 ; Varsi- ty Baseball Tryouts 2; No longer the Spaceman!; ‘Hippie’; ‘Mophead’; What Cherry Chaco Bingos said; ‘ 4 Dog Fight Team; 1 6 Clearwater Crow; “I don ’t know any girl named Mary Beth.”; Bay Harbour Solicitation Targets; ‘‘Hey Tee, whatever happened to LOVE.”; ‘‘Hey Butch, Aspen was great.”; Rush!; ‘‘Jill means more to me than just money.”; Broken Poles are all part of the game. Tee. Mike Fabian Michael Miller Fabian Freshman President 1; Big Red Club 1-4; Ser- vice Club 3-4; Freshman Basketball; J.V. Basket- ball 2; Varsity Basketball 3; 1 10 Compton’s Cheering Squad; Wild Bill’s SH 1-3; Sidewalk Football League 3-4; Friday Afternoon “Spirits” Club Steamboat Springs Team 3-4; Owner of Fa- bian’s Gambling Parlor and Bar; 1 40 Winter Track Driving Club; “Fooba”; “Scooba”; “Faber”; “Sleepy”; Hilton Head 2-4. Garth Fails Garth Fort Fails Varsity Tennis 1-4; Chess Club 1-2; Varsity Cheerleader 3; Big Red Club 3-4; SADD; Soup Kitchen; President 8E (impeached); “Fats”; Big Boy; 6’2 200; Slick and Head Team; “Teachers hate me”; June 2, 1984!!; Vanderbilt Homecoming ’83 — Why are my shoes wet?; Sleeping and Driv- ing don’t mix; Go Dores; “I hate UT”; Bama Bound; Mr. Tate is my big buddy; Rotary Trip 3-4; Sac’s Ski Trip 3-4; Chocolate Eyes; “Smith tanks”; “Hey Fletch, Currey is Carl Bolt??”; “After changes upon changes, we are more or less the same.” — Simon Garfunkel. 51 Mark Finks Robert Mark Finks, III Fellowship of Christian Athletes 2-4 (Vice-Pres.); Young Life 2,3; Bell Ringer staff 2-4; Big Red Club 1-4; Chess Club 1; THE BELL staff 3; Phi- losophy and Objectives Committee 1 ; Service Club 3,4; Intramural Basketball Coach 2,3 (Champion- ship team 2); Honor Roll 1-4; Cum Laude 3; Jr. and Sr. Honor Societies 1-4; Track 2,3; Cross Country 1-3; Church Basketball 1-4; Commended Student; Awards: Latin II (H) medal 1 (Letter of Recognition from Vanderbilt), French II (H) med- al 2, Chemistry medal 2; “B-u-u-d-d, do you REALLY need me to give you a ride home?”; ‘‘Mike, you written your algorithm yet?”; Finks- Steck Programming Team; Major T-o-o-o-m fan club; ‘‘Randy, you just don’t appreciate good mu- sic.”; 1 10 Parks’ Nuts; 7th Period Insomnia Club; ‘‘Jeff, what are we supposed to do for FCA to- night?”; ‘‘Really, my car looks better with the top down.” 52 Davidson French James Davidson French Varsity Football 4; J.V. Football 2; Varsity Bas- ketball 2-4; Varsity Soccer 1-4; Big Red Club 1-4; Service Club 4; National Merit Commendee; Most in Love — Davidson French and Amanda Oldham; “I got a date with Amanda Oldham . . . hard to believe!”; ”1 year, 8 months, 2 days and counting”; “ . . . more than anything.”; “Burr”; ‘‘You want to take a swing at me?”; ' j Computer Pirates; Vi So- cial Stooges; 1 16 Chebychev Query Club; Math Exam — ‘‘There’s a warrant for my arrest!”; ‘‘Yes, Jimmy French is my Dad.”; “Butch”; “Corn- husker soccer”; “Thanks Dad, Thanks Mom.” -k 0g Tim Gallimore Timothy Allyn Gallimore 7ih Grade English Summer School Valedictorian; Honorable Mention Science Fair; Football 1-3; Weights and Agilities 1 -3; Microbe Track; Varsity I.C. 4; Big Red Club; “Moose”; “Hey, Arshad, the Stones are the greatest band in the world”; “Senor Bandito de Skoal”; 16 Fred Flinstone Fan Club; 1 20 Coach Morel’s Ballet Squad; 1 40 Doc Drive for fun; 1 40 Doc’s 5.8 Milers; 16 Dirty Harry Fan Club; “C’mon punk, make my day.” 55 Jeff Gaw Jeffrey David Gaw Freshman Football Varsity Football 2-4, Co-Cap- tain; J.V. Basketball; Varsity Baseball 1-4; Most Outstanding Boy in junior class award; Boys State; Senior Superlative — most in love with self; BELL RINGER Sports Editor 3,4; THE BELL Staff 3,4; Service Club; Big Red Club; FCA 2-4; President 4; National Merit Commended Student; “Stop that, Boris.’’; “Budby, Misteer Lentz; “Good play, John, definitely a defensive specialist.’’; “Bill, you’re just a Teddy Bear’’; 1 15 Calculus Club; 1 15 shark disection club; Himmy; Member of famed Jock- strappers; last, but not least, Jennifer is awesome. 56 Hamilton Gayden Hamilton V. Gayden, III Freshman Wrestling; Track 9-11; ‘Lanier’s I.C. Marine Squad’ 11-12; Winter Track 10-12; Senior Spring Off (finally!); Tae Kwon Do 8-1 1; Annual Quotes Editor 1 2; SADD; Big Red Club 7- 1 2; For- ensics 1 0; Chess Club 1 , 1 1 ; l s Killer Kidney Klub; 1 40 Doc’s Drive for Fun Club; 1 20 Doc’s Run 5.8 Miles for Fun Club; 1 5 3-wheeler Joust Club; “Hey Mike, SHALOM!”; “Tae”; “I’m NOT tell- ing you what the V stands for!”; “It just doesn’t matter anymore!”; “I don’t care what you say — I like OZZY!”; “Hey, that’s a record-two straight weeks without missing a day!”; “Hey Russ, Kyle ... I know it’s 2 AM, but all the dudes in my room are asleep!” 57 Brian Goldman Brian Dale Goldman Varsity Basketball-Student Assistant Coach 3; Big Red Club 1 -4; AZA 1 -4; 1 1 4 Mrs. Orth’s “I don’t know, let me check” club; Va Team Israel; Sidewalk Football 3; Fuzzy Duck; Smart A. 1-4; “Mark, you’re a mile away.”; 1 40 Doc’s Winter Track Driving Club; “I think the library rules are fine, as long as they’re not enforced.”; “Sorry about your shirt, Davidson!”; “Kevin can 1 have a ride home from Pearl — don’t worry, there’s enough room.”; 1 6 Key West Club 58 Brent Graham Thomas Brent Graham Varsity Football 3-4; FCA 3-4; Treas. 4; Copy staff of the Annual; National Merit Commendee; Tas; Green Hornet Mania; 1 11 Nuts (1-13); ‘ 4 Dead chicken fan club; “My voice is not chang- ing!”; Go Gold; Always critic of referees; “Fm not giving you a ride, Bud” 59 Chris Guzikowski Christopher Paul Guzikowski Sophomore Treasurer; Junior and Senior Vice- President; Big Red Club 1-3; President 4; BELL RINGER staff 2,3; Assistant Editor 4; Service Club 2-4; Varsity Cross Country 1,2; Varsity Soc- cer 1 -4; “Guzi”; “Goose”; “Pm only Polish”; “If GiPs room only had eyes”; “Cornhusker Soccer”; “Matt, we beat Hillsboro”; “Mark, the Chapstick is on sale!”; “Who is it this week Currey?”; Six Year Veteran; 1 8 Kebm’s P-C limo service; 1 13 Mrs. Orth’s “1 don’t know, let me go ask” club; ‘ 4 Welcome Chassie Club; “I’m not paranoid”; “Where’s Butch?”; Chevychev Club; “I hate the clique.” Scott Haley Donald Scott Haley Varsity Golf 2-4; Freshman Track; Chess Club Officer 1-4; Outing Club 2-3; Big Red Club 1-4; F.C.A. 4; Most School Spirit; Chokahama; “Where’s the Guls’’; “Where’s the beef?” “Make my day”; “Yeass”; “Noss”; 1 10 Parks’ Nuts; ' 4 Dead Chicken Club; 1 10 Hostile Crowd; 1 15,626 Bobby Westbrooks Fan Club; Doc Fairbairn Variety Club; ‘ 2 Cathy, Elizabeth, Monica Fan Club; “Brent’s taking my . . . no . . . my sister’s taking Brent”; “Cello”; ' A Eastwood, Bond Fan Club; “Volunteers”; “Go Big Orange”; “Willie B. from 33”; “Cathy, you’re the best, be- sides me”; “Can I dance, I taught Michael J.”; Whites Creek; Dead Meat, Summer ’84; “They call me Julius”; “Go Sixers”; “The Yankees stink”; “Heavens!”; “Big”; “Anyone seen an x-ed out Strata-Flite?”; “I swing for extra roll”; Vi Har- ris Gilbert “How’d I get your ball?” Club; “Saved by the sound of Michael’s song”; Jukareno; “There is a new sheriff in town, and his name is Reggie Hammond, y’all be cool, right on.” Currey Hall Dwight Currey Hall Honor Council 1-2, 4- Secretary; Varsity Soccer 1- 4; Freshman Football; JV Football 2-3; Annual Business Staff; Outing Club 1-4; Big Red Club 1- 4; “No, I didn’t turn into a geek 1st semester, I just realized that I wasn’t getting into college.”; 4th floor balcony of the Bay Harbor Inn; ‘’Hey, Gil, let’s spend the night on Chris’s doghouse.”; 1983 Summer Bum; “I hate the clique.”; “Quick Gil, take off the hat!”; “Did you go over to her house again, Marvin.”; !4 of Welcome Chassie Club; “Let’s go back to Hog’s Breath, Tim.”; A six year veteran of the Hill, but was it really worth it. 62 John Harrison John Gray Harrison President — Honor Council 4; Honor Council Re- presentative 2-4; National Merit Semifinalist; To- tomoi; Varsity Football 2-4; Freshman Football; Microbe Football; J.V. Soccer; Microbe Soccer; Microbe Wrestling; Winter Cheerleader 3,4; “Water skiing — my house!”; “Theme party — my house!”; “Wayward child from Hendersonville”; “Texas-bound”; “Two dates, never call ’em again”; “I am Jay Gatsby (96)”; 74 Three wheeler jousting club; Ya Kidney Killer Club; 4 yr. veter- an — YL ski trip; The Exodus; “Ace, these Hondas take a long time to warm up.”; “But Mr. Drake, we wanna watch the soaps.”; “Captain Ahab”; “Nominated for most likely to succeed, but didn’t win”; “Nominated for friendliest, but didn’t win.” 63 Bryan Christopher Hassel Newspaper Editor; Literary Magazine Editor; To- tomoi; Track 2-4; Cross Country 3-4; Headmas- ter’s Council 4; National Merit Finalist; Nashville Youth Network Chairman 4; Cum Laude; SADD; Brian Hassle; “No way!!’’; “I’m kinda dizzy’’; “You look like Mickey Mouse!’’; Park I Sewanee Philosophical Lecture Series; “It’s got a little kick in it.’’; ! 4 Hotel Room Wrecking Crew; I 2 “the last time I saw it it was on the floor of the car’’ club; V 4 Creative Sand design; “No, I don’t want to have a 50’s dance practice at my house!’’; Goodnight; Vi Fraternity House Robbery; “Tray, hide your face!’’; “Nice life, Paul Moore!’’; Track Club President 12; ' 6 Magnet and Key; Mac’s 11-12; “Chris, this not a bed.’’; “Meagan, you’ve got to drink some water.’’; “Vous pouvez practicer . . 1 5 “Where are we staying tonight?’’; 1 5 “what color hair is it for?’’; 1 5 Freshman Class at Vandy; “1 don’t like country music and I don’t know Conway Twitty.’’; 14 Lola rendition; ' 6 Tex- aco Station Party; “Isn’t this stuff supposed to be clear?’’; 1 5 sunburn; 1 5 Sea Village Inn Suite; Vi essays for profits; Ft. Lauderdale ’84. 64 Bryan Hassel Larry Hayes Larry Gene Hayes, Jr. Big Red Club 1 -4; Service Club 4; Varsity Football 2-4, All-NIL 4; Freshman Football; Varsity Base- ball 3; Varsity Track 4; Varsity Weights and Agiles 2-3; Outing Club 2; Junior Achievement 3; “Hey Will, what time’s taping?’’; 1 6 of the Exo- dus — Ft. Lauderdale; “Hey, Bryan, I done blowed its little head off.’’; 1 40 of the Hostile Crowd; “I swear Mr. Drake, I wasn’t out on the court!’’; ‘ 4 of the Bryan Lewis Killer Kidney Club; “44 mag- num, my life.”; “C’mon Coach Regen, just you and me.”; “Ya toucha my truck, I breaka ya face.” James Alan Jackson Cum Laude Society; Bell Ringer staff; National Junior Honor Society; Honor Roll; National Merit Finalist; Varsity Baseb all 3,4; J.V. Basketball; Freshman Basketball 1; Big Red Club 1,3,4; Ser- vice Club 4; Chess Club 1,2; Outing Club 2-4; FCA 3,4; Secretary 4; Bell Annual Staff; “A.J.”; ' 4 Dead Chicken Fan Club; 1 40 Doc Drive-For- Fun Club; “Hey Sidney, where’s Cathy?’’; “Shut up, Ernest.”; “Van Halen is awesome!”; “Shades of Jay Gatsby”; Dirty Harry Fan Club; 1 10 Parks’ Nuts. Arthur Jones Richard Arthur Jones, Jr. Cheerleader 3,4; Freshman Track; V. Party 1-4; V. Cross-Country 2; V. Track 2-3; Outing Club 1-3; V. Tanning 1-4; Big Red Club 1-4; “I’m having a Jim Dandy day”; “And I am serious”; “The snow’s got me totally confused.”; ‘A Welcome Chassie Committee; “Gil, can I borrow your room again?”; “I’m in the way”; ‘A U. Va. road trip; “Hey Currey, what do you say we break in the dance?”; 1 77 Senior Slide; “Hey, Blondie”; ‘A Cross-Burning Committee; “You can’t put down an empty glass”; Lauderdale ’84; “I do not have orange hair!” Arshad Qamar Khan Honor Roll; Spanish III (H) medal; Natl. Merit Commendee; BELL RINGER staff 1-3; Annual staff 3,4 Features Editor; Chess team 1-4; Ameri- can Legion Award; “Shad”; “Arshad, just happens to breed a lot of diminutives.”; “The Beatles For- ever!”; So and so and so. 5 1 1 UiEiitSis 69 Buddy Knight James Lunderman Knight, Jr. Varsity Football 2-4; Varsity Track 2-4; Freshman Wrestling; Winter Football 2-3; Bell Ringer Staff 4; Honor Council 1-3, 4 — Vice President; “Happi- ness is bend.”; “No, I’m not a truck!”; “She’s my girlfriend, Scott.”; ' S Cornplanters; Vi Spuds; SO- NJA; Spike; Proud owner of Ray’s boots; Geddy fan club; ’71 Firebird — excellence in automotive engineering. Kyle Knight Kyle Sterling Knight Varsity Cross Country 1-4; Freshman Track; Var- sity Track 2-4; Outing Club; Quiz Bowl 4; Natl. Merit Commendee; Florida Grain Embargo; Ten- nessee Boat People; Fellowship of Zen Pseudo Ath- letes; Primary Ambition: to be a raft guide. Gil Lackey Gilbert Harrington Lackey Varsity Track; JV Soccer 1; JV Basketball 2-3; Service Club 2-4; Big Red Club 1-4; President of Cripple Club 3-4; “Me and the incredible Edie.”; “Cripple”; “I ran into a stage.”; “The Green Hor- net”; “I’m serious, we’re on the rocks.”; “Sure, you can use my room.”; “Merry Xmas, Gary.”; “Hey Greg, I did my math.”; 16 UVA Quarters Club; Lauderdale in ’84; “Hey Chris, let’s go to Mack’s bathroom.”; “Currey, I bet she’s so cool.” mega Delta 72 Bill Lamb William Charles Lamb Big Red Club 1-2; Chess Club 1-2; FCA 4; Outing Club 4; Natl. Merit Semifinalist; “Hey Shad, when do we get our money?’’; “Swell.”; Vs of the de-megaphoned; “Who, me? Read my theme?”; Chemistry Whizzes; A sometimes critic of refer- ees; “Don’t worry Kevin, she didn’t take it up.”; Kentucky Always 1. Parish Lentz William Parish Lentz Student Council 2-3, 4 — President; Varsity Foot- ball 2,3 4 — Captain; Varsity Wrestling 2-3; Varsi- ty Track 2-4; BELL RINGER Staff 2-4; Service Club 3-4; Big Red Club for life; SADD 4; Natl. Merit Semifinalist; Senior Superlative — Most Popular; 3rd place Science Fair; “South Pacific”; “C’mon guys, tell me what happened this week- end.”; Saturday Night Sober Club; Junior Year Depression; “Very good . . . seriously”; “Do I have to make a speech?”; Ft. Lauderdale Fun(?) ’84; “Free drinks”; “Huddle up!”; “It’s Depauw, with a W, not Depaul, not Ray Meyer.”; “Oops” Bryan Lewis James Bryan Lewis Service Club 2-4; JV Football 2-3; Freshman Foot- ball; Freshman Track; Big Red Club 1-4; BELL RINGER Staff 4; Weights and agiles 1-3; Out- standing Freshman; Va Theme Party Club; “Let’s have a mud fight.”; “Larry, let’s go kill some- thing,”; 1 6 Ft. Lauderdale Party Committee; Merchant Hotel bouncer; 3-wheeler club; “John, don’t join the monastery yet.”; “There’s still hope.” 76 Cooper Lilly James Cooper Lilly, Jr. Varsity Soccer 2-4; JV Football 3; Big Red Club 2- 4; Photography Club 2-4; BELL RINGER staff 2- 4; Annual Sports Editor 4; 1 13 Chebychev’s Club; “Flashman”; Professional Bar Hopper; “You just don’t have a feel for the game.”; Flash- man Photography; BGA Escapee; Soccer Trip sur- vivor; Hackey Sacker; “Where’s the beef?”; Survi- vor of C.C.’s SILENT TREATMENT; Happily a “stud connection” reject. Brian Matthew Marc Menke Big Red Club 1-4; Photography Club 2-4; Dark- room Operations Manager 4; Varsity Cross Coun- try 1; Varsity I.C. 2-4; Linda Sue Ligon — “Just Between You and Me’’; The Feb. 14 knot tier; Shoney’s; Fred; Minike; Stinky; Copenhagen Sat- isfies!; Toon Club 1-4; Steamboat Ski Trip and Hangover Teams; Midwest poker and turkey eat- ing champ; 1 1 Birmingham-Southern bound; 1 00 Winter Track Skip; “Hey Pollack, let’s join the table of masculinity.’’ Brian Menke Drew Moore Drew Derek Moore BELL RINGER Copy Staff Editor 4; Annual staff 4; Drama 1-4; Chorus 3-4; Big Red Club 2-4; 1 10 Coma Club; “Hey Gil, have you read your French?”; “Are you going to audition for . . . Mi- chael?”; “See you at rehearsal.”; 1 5 “New York, New York”; “Tim, the choreography isn’t that hard!”; “No 1 didn’t swear.”; “David and Lisa”; “Oklahoma!”; “Carousel”; “Fiddler on the Roof’; “Irene”; “Ten Little Indians”; “God spell”. Greg Moore Gregory Jude Moore NEDT; Bell Ringer Staff 1-4; Big Red Club 1-4; Honorable Mention State French Contest; “Eliza- beth”; “Gil, can I borrow your homework?”; Junior Plummet; ‘ j Modern History final; “Pro- verbial”; “Bennett Buddy”; Varsity Skip 1-4; Vi Three Years of Compton Club; “Jesus lives, Gary”; “Yes, (I lied)”; 1 6 Key West Crusaders; “Hey Chris, Greenfield won!”; “Heinous”; “Ce- phalopod”; 1 1 Dr. Niemeyer’s Ulcer Club; “Rise above the vulgar crowd, take Latin!”; “Payne-Al- drich got raped, Gil”; “Party Maid, Bill”. John McNamara Moore Football 1-4; All-Nashville; All-Metro; Service Club 2-4, President 4; Big Red Club 1-4; Ace; Aceman; “Hey, Harrison, what’s my real name?’’; “Hey, Will, what time do we have to be in for taping?’’ Vs of the theme party club; ' 4 of the Bryan Lewis Killer Kidney Club; Vs of the three on the three wheeler; “But Coach Morel, I’m just a defen- sive specialist’’; “School, just blow it off’; “But Harrison, It took me fifteen minutes to warm the car up in the parking lot”; of the “Days of our Lives” fan club; 1 72 of the eighth period depar- ture club; “Sniff ’em;” “Hey, Jeff, weren’t you All- World like me?”; 1 10 of the fifth period Save the Whales Club; 1 6 the Exodus — Ft. Lauderdale; 1 20 the Hostile Crowd; March 7, 1983: a youngster no more; “Matt, let’s go to Party Weekend”; “Fa- bian, get a grip on life”; Cindy Smith is a beautiful person INSIDE!”; “Harrison, you’re 100% pure guano.” Marvin Morris Marvin Wayne Morris I Varsity Golf 2-4; State Champions 2; J.V. Basket- ball 2-3; Big Red Club 1-4; Annual Staff 3-4; Bell Ringer Staff 2-4; National Merit Commendee; Al- gebra I Medal (wow!); Academic Mediocrity 1-4; “Marvoos”; “Voose”; “Captain”; “Yeah, I play golf’; % UVA Road Trip; ' 6 VFW Club; 1 6 Sat. morning history club; “Worst Ever!!”; !4 Welcome Chassie Club; 16 Modern History Final Exam; 1 6 Romantics; Computer Pirates; Jim Dandy Assault; “White Animals”; “Road Conditions”; “Late night bush trimming”; “Let’s go to the Y”; “Let’s go to Tim’s”; “Well, Curry, it was one of those nights”; “Mr. Drake, you’ll never guess what happened this morning!”; “I don’t remember a tunnel”; ! 4 Lauderdale Swim Team”; “I love la- crosse!”; “Pretend she’s normal size!”; “Optional”; “No comment”; “Isn’t it clear?”; “Hey, Grill”; “Gloria”; “I’m archives”; “Senior Plummet; M.B.A., you win!!!”. EXIT 69 “I took the road less travelled by, and that has made all the difference.” John Morrissey James Jonathan Morrissey V. Football 3-4; V. Basketball 2-4; V. Baseball 1-4; Service Club 1-4; Big Red Club 1-4; “Mo”; “Cool Breeze”; “Hey, Matt, how is Meagan?”; “What’s up?”; Wild Bill Study Hall 1-3; Sidewalk Football League 3-4; Vi Freshman Pres.; ' 4 Social Stooges. Will Nowell Willis Cullen Nowell Big Red Club 1-4; Service Club 1-4; Science Fair Medalist; Sophomore Class President; Freshman Football; Freshman Basketball; Varsity Football 2-4; Varsity Baseball 1-3; All-Nashville Baseball; Coaches Award Baseball; “Can’t go, guys, I’ve got a date with Kate.’’; “Kip, would you say I’m ready for competitive skiing?’’. V Tommy Oliphant Thomas Walker Oliphant No Athletics 1-4; Beta Beta Fraternity; 16 of Hap- py Chappies and Bill; Young Life 2-4; Bell Ringer 2-4; Bell 1 -2; Ancient History Medal 2; Honor Roll 1 -4; Business Staff Editor of Bell Ringer 4; Guano; H.B.; Forever; “Where is the beef?” Chicken Club; of “I hate the beach club”; Men who know not seems; The AP proud swimmers club; “Who, John?”; “No, no I mean a real date”; “You mean the guy who only calls twice? Yeah, I know him.”; “Sid, 3 on a 3 wheeler,”; Neon Bushmen, Vi of Surrealist Dada Imitators Club. Jimmy O’Neil Henry James O’Neil Big Red Club 1 -4; Modern History Award 3; Swim Team 3; Bennett Buddy 4; Bell Ringer 3-4; Bell 4; “Are there really horses down there?’’; “Don’t worry, guys, I’ll leave the tip.’’; “Go get her, king.’’; “Buddy, have you was hed your face yet?’’; “O.K., John, let’s bet a case.’’; 1 69 Long Boat Key Zoo Keeper; 1 7 Leopard Watcher; 16 Florida Road Trip Society; ‘ s Miller Society; Vs 7th period Fa- tigue Club; National Merit Commended Student. 88 Irvine Scott O’Neal Freshman Football and Track; Big Red Club 1-4, V-Pres. 4; Outing Club 1-4; Chorus 2-4; Service Club 3-4, V-Pres. 4; Varsity Football 2-4, knee rehab. 2,4; Varsity Track 2-4; B-ball cheerleader 4; Scotty; Skit; Bubba; Ricky Bene; Merf and the Magictones; “It just doesn’t matter”; “Shewee”; “Flip-Flop”; “Two knee surgeries in three weeks — got to be a new world’s record”; “A few forced squat reps with 450 lbs. never hurt anybody”; “Mark, there’s a divot in that man’s cranium”; “Ask me if I care”; Senior Avalanche”; “Well, it’s not mine”; 1 6 early slide; Varsity Sunbathing 4; Mr. Drake’s 1st period sleep team; second period think-or die club; Thanks Mom and Dad. Scott O’Neal Michael Parker Michael Robertson Parker 7th and 8th grade football; 9th- 12th grade injured; “I brake for hallucinations”; 1 6 M.B.A. lung ex- pansion team; 1 6 Ft. Lauderdale partiers; “Who’s having a party this weekend?’’; Steeple- chase; “The Edge of the World”; “Heavy Metal Lives”; “Ozzy Osborne for president”; Black Sab- bath; Judas Priest; “Finally, I get to go to Big Orange Country where I don’t have to hear Van- derbilt fans crying about their usual defeat, where I no longer have to dress like a prep, where I can grow my hair as long as I want without being has- sled about it, and where there are the most beauti- ful women in the world.”. ; Bernie Pinto William Bernard Pinto Big Red Club 1-4; Swimming 3; Varsity I.C. 1-4; Explorers 3-4; Annual — Business 4; 4th place Na- tional Spanish Exam— 3; 1 40 Doc’s Drive for Fun; 1 20 Doc’s Run 5.8; “Ooo . . . I’m so con- fused”; “It’s just nonsense”; “Being facetious”; GAT Fan Club; “I’m not going to give you a ride, Bud!”. Mark Pollack Mark Manuel Pollack Freshman Football; Freshman Track (for a week); Basketball Tryouts 1-2; AZA 1-4; Cheerleading 4; Soccer Manager 4; Salutatorian (Summer School); “Coos’’; “Poodle”; “Pollack”; “Shalom”; “How do you spell spirit?”; “S-P-I-R-I-T”; Hedy’s wagon; multiple palsy; “Kevin, did you get chron- ic?”; “Gilbert, did you get chronic?”; “Did I . , . well . . . uh uh . . . “Brian, I think I just hit a man! ’; “Daave, Cooos!”; “Guzi, I need eleven cents”; Va Team Israel; Israel 14-Gouyaim 12; “Hedy to the max”; “Scott, how ' s kosher?”; “Es- tes- Woodmoht-not a good intersection — Spring Break ' 84 was a blast on St. Thomas Island.” 92 Scott Portis Scott McClain Portis J.V. Soccer 1; Varsity Football 3-4; Varsity I.C. 2; Big Red Club 2-4; Chess Club 2-3; Outing Club (never went on a trip) 2-3; Doc’s Skip for Fun 4; “Aimee who?”; 1 6 Key West Club; ‘ j W eenie Club to Florida; Lone supporter of the Key West Phone Company; “One”; “No, Buddy, Sonya is your girlfriend!”; “Yes, 1 am going to marry her, John. No, not because 1 have to, John.”; “Elliot, I saw Adrian today; she still respects you.”; “Don’t you hate blue ’71 Firebirds?”; ' a of the Auburn contingency. “Greg, do you see Ralph?”; “So long to the machine.”. 93 Anthony Edward Thomas Rafalowski Freshman Football (manager); Individual Events 1-4; Literary Magazine; National Merit Finalist; Totomoi; Quiz Bowl; Rafo; Ralph Falowski; “Hey Arv!’’; “What’s up, Youse?’’; “Why?”; “I need a vacation.”; “Treanor, you fool.”; “Solidarnosc!”; “I really do love Barry Manilow.”; MANILOW FOREVER!!!!; “Where’s the beef?”; “I love St. Louis!”. Tony Rafalowski Phil Robinson Philip Albert Robinson Bell Photo Staff 1-4, Head Photo Editor 4; Varsity Football 2-3; Phel; “Hey, Jeff, Patti wants to see you tonight!!!”; First Team All NIL Stand Up Tackle Scrub Squad; Commander of the Dark- room Eradication and Plumbing Team; “Fm bored.”; “Baylor or Bust!”; 1 7 of 1980 Bellevue Football Top Row Aerial Attack Squadron; “A Dubba Dubba . . . That’s All Folks!”. John Austin Roth, Jr. Last of the Lauderdale ’83; “Don’t talk to me, I’m not listening.”; Welcome to the Machine; “Gone Fishin’”; Fungus for Health Club; Cutting the thin line between happiness and ecstasy; Favorite col- ors: green and red, lots of reds; “Jerry Garcia for President.”; Obscured by clouds; Led Zeppelin “Led for your head” Worship Group. John Roth Elliott Sloan John Elliott Sloan, III Varsity Soccer 1 -4; Varsity Cross Country 2-4; Big Red Club 1-4; Service Club 1-4; Annual Business Staff 3, 4 — Business Editor; “That’s key, Mr. Wolfe.”; “Jabba . . . ”; “Casanova”; Friday Spirits Club. Robert Lane Sommer J.V. Football 2,3; Varsity Football 3; Varsity Track 2,3; Cheerleading 3,4; Big Red Club 2-4; YFU Exchange Student to Switzerland 3; Drama 2-4; Full Blooded Yankee 1, 2,3,4 . . . ; Outstanding Citizen Award 3; National French Contest 4th in Nation 2; 1st in State 2; “Yankee”; “Yank”; “Nashville where?”; “You Guys”; Robert E. Lee, who’s he?; 1 14 Mr. Caldwell’s favorite class; “Wichita Kansas is a cultural jack- pot”; “Buddy, I’ll tell you how I do it . . Michigan is my life; “You’d think after 6 schools . . “Seriously, I learned how to ski in Michigan, Bobby”; “Lacrosse is an awesome sport, why doesn’t MBA have a team?”; “There’s no crime in Detroit . . . honest!”; “Who cares if Madi- lyn was a senior, I was new!!!”; ‘We get rid of kids we don’t like’ . . . “sure!!!”; NISSAN auto dealer; “Mom and Dad, thanks, who ever would have thought Nashville, Tennessee . . . Well Cranbrook can eat their hearts out!!!!!” Rob Sommer Mike Steck Peter Michael Steck Chess Club 1-3; Big Red Club 1-4; Varsity IC 1-4; Microbe Cross Country; IC Tennis; Rifle Team 3- 4; “Hey Tim-Bob!’’; “Listen, Arzack”; Vi Finks — Steck Programming; Ground-Hog and Deer Hunt- ing 1-4; 1 4 Dead Chicken Fan Club; Vi Fred Flint- stone Fan Club; ' i AAA of America; 1 40 Doc’s Drive For Fun; 1 20 Doc’s 5.8 milers; Vi Dirty Harry Fan Club; “Smith, Wesson and Me!’’ 100 Springer Mountain Ehwalion 3820 Southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. A mountain footpath extending 2000 miles to Mt. Kotahdin in Maine. Andrew Stuart Andrew Mark Stuart luting Clifb 2-4; Varsity Baseball 1; OutIhgClub itffjor; Layout ajid hotogta ' phy Stjff of Annual Ernest Tacogue Ernest Concepcion Tacogue Freshman Track; Varsity Track 2-3; THE BELL Business Staff 4; FCA 4; Big Red Club 1-4; Smi- ley; “Party, where?”; “Hey Brent, Vandy lost.”; “Did you drive your car?”; “The important thing is the grades.”; “Calm down.”; Doc’s drive for fun club; Adios. 103 Willard Oakes Tirrill, IV Freshman Football 1; Freshman Basketball 1; Freshman Track 1; Varsity Football 4; J.V. Foot- ball 3,4; Varsity Basketball 2,3; Varsity Track 2-4; Big Red Club 2,3; Annual Staff 3; “Bubba”; “Bubble”; “Terrall”; “Glue”; “Nice Ankles”; “Party Maid will never win.”; “Nice pants, Fabi- an.”; “Sure Chris, 1 slept well on the eve of my SAT’s.”; “Hey Jenny, my name is John, did you have a cold last night?”; “The Big Banana.”; “Member of the annual Halloween Trips”; “I will never eat at McDonald’s again.”. Bill Tirrill Bill Treanor William Ormsby Treanor, IV Varsity Track 2-4; Varsity Cross Country 3-4; Ri- fle 2-3, 4 — Captain; Honor Roll 2-3; Art Editor of Literary Magazine; Outing Club 1-4; 7th in state French II contest; 10th in state French III; Big Red Club 1, Natl. Merit Commendee; ' A Passion over Reason; ' j Cornplanters of America; Spud; % Secret Agent Men; Billy Bob; “Where’s the cranberry-banana bread?’’; “Stars and Bars.’’; “Teddy Roosevelt”; “Gatorade Shoes”; “This thing actually won?”; 1 6 conservatives. mm Greg Turner Gregory Alexander Turner Freshman Track, JV Basketball 2; Varsity Track 3; FCA 4; President of SADD 4; Young Life 4; GAT; All American Boy; Conan Fan Club; Tarzan Fan Club; “Sure Dr. Crowell Fll get the lab in after 1 finish this Tarzan book.”; Kneeball 1; “It’s none of your business how I broke my rib!”; Ste- venson’s night owls; Buttercups; “I’m soooo con- fused.”; “You make me sad.”; “Geeouuh”; “Am I doing anything this weekend?”; “What is going on?”; March 26, 1984; 1976 13 100. Ransom Van Riper Ransom Edward Van Riper Varsity Track 2-4; Varsity Cross Country 3-4; Natl. Merit Finalist; Totomoi, Medals: English I, II, Biology I, French I, Latin III; Quiz Bowl 1-4; Varsity Music 1-4; “But the windows were fogged!”; 3 Mr. Pruitt’s talk . . . like . . . this . . . 1984... Fan Club; ' 4 Python Fan Club; Hello, Mr. Treanor. Griffin Vincent Thomas Griffin Vincent Microbe Baseball Asst. Coach 1-4; Intramural Basketball Coach 2,3; National Merit Finalist; Debate Team 1-4; The Bell Ringer Staff 3; Big Red Club 1; Honor Roll 2-4; Church Basketball 1- 4; 1 10 Park’s Nuts; 1 1 2 Tate’s Surfboard Team; “I can too read”; “UNLV and El Cid are my life”; Make-a-Lake Booster Club; “Where’s Billy P.?”; 1 14 Mr. Caldwell’s favorite class; “A-men, I told you Mr. Herring, dadgummit, we’re API!” 108 W William Stephen Westermann, Jr. THE BELL Editor-in-chief, Busi ness Editor 3, Business ' Staff 2; Varsity Golf 2,3; Bennett Buddy 4; Headmaster’ Council 4; Big Red Club 1-4!; National Merit Finalist; Young Life Ski Trip 2,3; Ft. Lauderdale ’ 4; “Brad, l don’t argue, I discuss.”; ‘‘Hey Tommy, you drive nov .”; ' “How do 1 ever let rnysclf get in these situations?.”; ' essays for profits; early. morning physics lab ' dweHers. Kevin Wolfe Kevin Jacob Wolfe Freshman Basketball 1; JV Basketball 3; Varsity Basketball 4; JV Soccer 1-2; Varsity Soccer 3-4; AZA 1-4; Punctuality 1-4; Kebm; Kebinski; Cal- vin; “That’s so key.”; “Lights on!”; “What’s up Geee?”; “Turn off that Walkman, Chris.”; “Mark, why is there a rabbit at the bottom of the pool?”; “cable”; “Luxury Liner lives.”; “Just a swingin’!”; “Razor Burns again!?”; “Who needs a ride from Pearl?”; Bargain Time; Va Social Scrooges; “Mar- vin, you gotta do me a favor.” Dave Wood David E. Wood, Jr. Varsity Cross Country 3,4; Co-Captain 4; All NIL 2nd team 3; All-Nashville 4; All-Metro 4, Varsity Track 2-4; Indoor 2 Mile Record 4; Student Coun- cil Secretary 4; Outing Club 2; Big Red Club 2-4; Cheerleader 3-4; MBA Players 2-4; Bell Ringer Staff 3-4; Service Club 4; FCA 2-3; Lost at Sea 1; Dave; “Daaavvvee”; “Wood”; “Daveed”; Cheby- chev Fan Club; “Naw, us runners don’t do that kind of stuff’; “Koose!!!”; Official St. Louis Zoo Keeper at Longboat Key; “Cast Party . . . It’s open!”; 1 7 Friday Afternoon “Spirits” club; “Hey Jimmy . . . Your mom know we’re going to Florida together?”; “Black Tie”; “My theme ... hot off the press!”; “Hey Guzi . . . what’s your AP rank this week . . . 557”; Official Hostile Crowd Mem- ber; Ya Passion over Reason Cycle Squad . . . “The Team of the Year!”; Hole-in-the-Wall club; “We beat ’em in Cross Country!”; “Who’s Missy?”; 3 years at MBA I. ' Class Officers: (standing) Robert Black, Treasurer; Mac Hardcastle, Vice- President; Buzz Frahn, President; Bill Bainbridge, Secretary; (sitting) Rob Alley, Honor Council; David Chickey, Honor Council; David Smith, Honor Council. Junior Class 112 Rob Alley Hal Andrews Jimmy Armistead Bill Bainbridge Richard Baughman John Bauman Robert Black Arthur Bond Paul Bond Roger Boyers Rob Briley Jay Brothers Tim Brothers Jack Brown Ed Caldwell Scott Carey David Chickey Dake Clarke Kort Classen David Coleman Bill Crook Wade Davies Alex Davis Glenn Dukes Jeff Dukes John Enkema James Forsyth Buzz Frahn Bruce Francis Bobby Frist Scott Garfinkel Fredjoseph Goldner Sam Graber Mac Hardcastle Kyle Hardin 113 Stuart Harmer Rob Harwell Robin Henderson Rob Hendrick Rusty Hippe Doug Johnson Stephen Jones Ken Larish Allen Lindsey Clay Lutz Brad Mangrum Jim Manson Eric McConnell Jeff McLaren David Muddiman Tommy Outlaw Tray Owen Harry Payne Harry Peffen Grey Petznick Michael Pirrie Bobby Reeves Stephen Young Paul Richards John Robbins Steven Rollins Steve Saperstein Tommy Scales Chris Smith David Smith Walter Smithwick Jonathan Springer Steve Stroman John Tate Dawson Thombs Scott Thompson Richard Todd Henry Trost Ben Vance Greg Walker Hunt Warner Andy Wattleworth Frank Wilk Mike Wood Chris Zanone Sophomore Class 116 Class Officers: (first row) Bill Cochran, Honor Council; Brad Fuson, Treasurer; (back row) Rob Ikard, President; Don Fish, Secretary; Bryan Donnell, Honor Council; (not pictured) Robby Bueno, Vice-President. Hunt Adams John Albrecht Nick Anton Scott Bennett Mike Blade Todd Bottorff Pat Bowers Chuck Brandon Carter Brothers Russ Brothers Robby Bueno Jim Campbell Will Campbell Billy Carothers David Claunch Bill Cochran Bobby Crants Sean Curry Jeff Dale Jeff Dillon Bryan Donnell John Downer Bill Duncan Josh Easter David Farrar Don Fish Jeff Frace Pat Frazier Chip Fridrich Brad Fuson Jim Gardner Richard Giardina Harris Gilbert Steven Gilleland John Griffith Ronald Grover Robert Harris Chris Hastings Bud Henderson Tom Hsueh Jon Huddleston Jim Hunt Rob Heard Fred Jenkins John Jenkins Paul Kahlon Trey Kelley Madison Laird Willie Lin George Mabry Dave Malone Sam Marney Steve Mason Talbot Masten Rob McNair Henrick Meng John Mikulak Gavin Moon John Newell Jay Owen Rob Page Keith Paisley Todd Pardue Patrick Parker Takis Patikas Scott Pearson John-Lindell Pfeffer Ronnie Po Charlie Reasor Chip Redd Robert Reed Harvard Reynolds Jeff Reynolds Kenny Russell Vivek Sahota Chris Sanders Jay Schmitt Merritt Seshul Rajiv Sharma Nick Sieveking Paul Soper Warren Sprouse Rob Stack Michael Starr Daniel Swartz Jesse Tacogue Joe Terry John Thompson Howard Tidwell Lee Vaughn Hudson Walker Niku Wasudev Mark White Morgan Wills Beau Wilson David Wood Fred Woodruff 119 Joe Adams Todd Albright Brent Allen Rob Baker Marc Barclay Chip Bendle Chip Blaufuss John Boone Scott Boone Boone Brothers Allen Brown Hunt Brown Randy Brown Gantt Bumstead Chris Burch Skip Burke Tommy Caldwell Trajan Carney Todd Cassetty Rob Cheek Rob Chilton Jonathan Cole Frank Crowell Andy Davis Jody Davis David Dillon Frank Downey David Enkema Rashed Fakhruddin Dan Farrar Clint Fawcett Andy Finchum Brennon Fitzpatrick Christopher Fly Tommy Frist 121 Claiborne Gayden Clark Geddie Nathan Goldberg Louis Graber Brian Hall Tim Hamling John Hanning Clay Hardin Tom Harwell Rob Hilton Steven Hooper Mark Hudson Thomas Humphreys Michael Inman Travis Jackson John Joe Dave Kipp Matt Kneeland Kenji Kono Barry Lancaster Paul Lentz Parker Lilly Guy Logan John Mahoney Sunil Malkani Brennon Martin Layng Martine Charles Mayes Mac McAdams T.A. McKinney Sandy McLeod Will Meyer Garth Nash Turner Overton Peter Paris 122 Steve Parker Bob Pate Randy Pelaez Harry Piazza Jimmy Pickel Christopher Ptomey Hal Rather John Rawlings Raju Reddy Brad Reed Jay Reynolds Kevin Rhodes Ted Rice Joe Rich Robert Rollins Andy Rosen George Ruccio David Rumsey Jeff Ryu Jiannbin Shiao Trey Spence Scott Sprague Jay Stroman Temp Sullivan Erik Sundell Johnny Thompson Ted Thompson Clay Trabue Tim Wallace Bobby Whitson Bob Willingham Lee Wirth Jimmy Zibas 123 8 Carter Chris Baird David Bobo Trever Edwards Charles Gaston Trey Harwell David Hobbs David Hollyday Jonathan Manley Mike Morrissey Michael Shears Ben Tate John Walton David Spickard, President Drew Nord, Vice-President Kevin Young, Secretary 8 Shell Tom Benning Sean Dudley Chad Enders John Israel Robert Jack Lyle McDonald Bob Napier Demetri Patikas Alexander Rice Jay Riven Tom Rogers Park Thomas Robbie Westermann, President David Frederiksen, Vice-President Tom Gutow, Secretary 8 Fisher Emmett Russell, President Richard Speight, Vice-President Jay McKnight, Secretary Brad Bell John Gupton Bill Hitt Mason Houghland Banks Link Hunt Nichols Marc Smith John Teas Matt Williams Steve Zibas 8 Gaffney Ward Chaffin David Chen Kurt Gilliland Brian Hassler Paul Moffat Jim Norris Braxton Perkins Gilbert Smith Stephen Smith John Szydlo Rob Archer, President Rob Barrett, President Trey Everett, Vice-President Charlie Hailey, Secretary 7 Bowen Chris Gallon Chris Cunningham Buck Green Chris Handle Bob Hannon Tom Lance Hollon McGee Rabin Nimmo Andy Pallerson Drew Robison Chrislopher Shea Brian Slephenson David Slrayhorn, Presidenl John Smilhwick, Vice-Presidenl John Hays, Secrelary 7 Elliott A.J. Archibald Jay Binkley Billy Bradshaw Aloke Finn Andrew Gregory William Healy Christopher Jones Kay Kahlon Scott Lewis John Moore Chip Perry John Russell Brandon Tate Charles Treadway, President Jeffrey Joe, Vice-President Chris Cigarran, Secretary 129 7 Fairbairn Rick Barksdale Harlie Bodine Forrest Conner Kelsey Fitzpatrick Christopher Hall Ken Johnson Stephen Mathews Jon Nameth Jonathan Reeve Vincent Sator Mark Thrailkill Will Ward Mark LaVigne, President Hampton Carney, Vice-President Lanson Hyde, Secretary 7 Novak Lawrence Berman James Cheek Peter Dudley Whit Jeffords Willie Johnson Jay Joyner Charley McPherson Michael Page Jody Roberts Greg Stein Joseph Tirao Thomas Williams Rhoads Hall, President Bill Gavigan, Vice-President John Henry Rice, Secretary Varsity Football Row 1: Coach Regen, Hudson Walker, Ronald Grover, John Griffith, Mike Blade, Brent Graham, Kenny Russell; Row 2; Coach Morel, Harry Peffen, Frank Wilk, Scott Thompson, Takis Patikas, Jim Hunt, Buzz Frahn; Row 3: Coach Owen, Chuck Brandon, Brad Fuson, Robby Bueno, Steve Rollins, Buddy Knight, Will Nowell; Row 4: Coach Elliott, Brad Mangrum, Jay Owen, Morgan Wills, Rob Harwell, John Pamplin, Larry Hayes This year’s varsity football team achieved the most suc- cessful season in three years with a regular season record of 7-3 and a berth in the prestigious Butter Bowl. Further- more, two of the three regular season defeats were to teams ranked in the top seven in the state. The somewhat surprising turnaround of MBA football was accompanied by a resurgence of Big Red spirit. Captain Parish Lentz, alternate captains Jeff Gaw and Matt Drury, two-way starters Larry Hayes and Will Nowell, defensive special- ists John Moore, Robert Black, and Michal Pirrie, and offensive receivers John Morrissey and Harry Peffen all made outstanding contributions. During the season the Big Red compiled some impressive statistics. The passing attack contributed over 1200 yards, while the running attack garnered another 1400 yards. The defense was tough all year with Robert Black being the leading tackier. John Moore and Larry Hayes were named to the All NIL Team. John Morrissey, Jeff Gaw, and Robert Black also received recognition. When asked about the , year, Coach Owen said, “I was especially pleased with leadership displayed by the seniors this year. I think the key to this year was the consistent play of the defense. You win games with defense.” 134 Row 1: Trey Kelley, Jeff Dale, Lee Vaughn, Paul Soper, John Edwards, John Jenkins, Robert Michael Reed, Henrick Meng; Row 2; John Harrison, Robin Henderson, Robert Black, Dawson Thombs, John Morissey, Davidson French, Tim Brothers, Rob Hendrick; Row 3: Parish Lentz, Jef Robert Black, Dawson Thombs, John Morissey, Davidson French, Tim Brothers, Rob Hendrick; Row 3: Parish Gaw, Scott O’Neal, John Moore, Bill Tirrill, Jimmy Moore, David Muddiman, Andy Brown; Row 4: Matt Drury, Steve Stroman, Nick Sieveking, Michael Pirrie, Scott Portis, Jack Brown MBA 17; SPRINGFIELD 0 The Big Red scored 17 first half points and then made use of a stiff defense to procure this victory. The Big Red unleashed a devastating passing attack which accounted for 160 yards and one touchdown, a Gaw to Peffen pass covering 66 yards. Gaw plunged over from the one and David Muddiman booted a 25-yard field goal to complete the scoring. The defense allowed only three first downs and caused four fumbles. Peffen led all tacklers with 10 hits. MBA 0; OVERTON 36 The next week, the Big Red faced the state’s number one team, the Overton Bobcats. Larry Hayes caused a fumble deep in Overton territory, but the team was not able to capitalize. Soon, Overton’s speed became too much for MBA, and they slowly took command of the game. This thrashing at the hands of Overton made the Big Red more determined to work hard and more hungry for victory. Black takes on Davis, (above) Gaw rolls out. (right) v 136 John Moore goes for the loose ball, (above) MBA 23; BEECH 14 Jeff Gaw hit Matt Drury with a 4-yard pass, set up by a 35-yard John Morrissey reception for the first score. Two Gaw scoring plunges and a Muddiman field goal added to the scoring. Perhaps the most important play of the game was a Steve Rollins 32- yard run that set up the final score. John Moore, pitted against his father. Beech offensive coordina- tor Herschel Moore, blocked a punt. Robert Black had 18 hits, Larry Hayes had 2 deflections, and Mike Pirrie and Gaw each had an interception. MBA 34; HILLWOOD 0 An old neighborhood rivalry turned into a thrashing as the Big Red offense ground out almost 300 yards. Harry Peffen, Buddy Knight, and Steve Rollins all scored on short runs set up by blocks from Robbie Bueno, Lentz, Hayes, Jimmy Moore, Drury, and Jay Owen. After a Hayes interception in the third quarter, Gaw hit Morrissey with a 35-yard TD strike. Davidson French completed the scoring with an unbelievable 56-yard jaunt. John Moore led all tacklers with 13 sticks. 137 MBA. 35; SMYRNA 20 MBA’s offense scored the first four times it had the ball. Jeff Gaw started the scoring with a 4-yard scamper. Matt Drury and Will Nowell then grabbed 10-yard scoring passes from Gaw. On the fourth possessi on, excellent blocks by Bueno, Lentz, and Hayes opened up Nowell for a 30-yard touchdown blast. In the second half. Buddy Knight threw a halfback pass to QB Gaw who hurried twenty yards for the score. John Moore was leading tackier again this week. Pirrie drills runner, (right) MBA 41; PEARL-COHN 6 Completing this three game offensive explosion, the Big Red totally demolished the Tigers. In the first quarter, a John Moore interception set up a Steve Rollins 12-yard scoring ramble. On MBA’s next possession, Gaw threw a bomb to Morrissey cover- ing forty yards for a TD. After a Gaw interception, David Muddiman punched it over from fifteen yards. On the next MBA drive, two catches by Matt Drury totaling sixty yards set up a 1-yard Gaw scor- ing plunge. Before the half ended, Muddiman raced over from three yards out making the score 35-6. MBA opened up the second half with an excellent drive that culminated in a Gaw to Peffen pass of fifteen yards. For the last one and a half quarters, the J.V. took over. Defensively, John Moore and Larry Hayes constantly pressured the quarterback. Moore, Dave Malone, and Mike Pirrie each had one interception, while Gaw and Robin Henderson had two apiece. The offensive line dominated, paving the way for Will Nowell’s ninety yard rushing perfor- mance. Drury breaks a tackle, (above) MBA 14; HILLSBORO 7 The first half was a defensive struggle with John Moore, Larry Hayes, and Buzz Frahn plugging up the holes. In the fourth quarter with Hillsboro ahead 7-0, Gaw found Morrissey open for a short pass. Morrissey proceeded to break two tackles before scampering into the end zone. On the next Burro possession, Paul Soper knoc ked the ball loose, and Mike Pirrie fell on the loose ball. A Gaw to Morris- sey pass of fifteen yards on fourth down set up a Rollins 3-yard scoring crash. Robert Black had fif- teen tackles as the team qualified for a bowl. MBA 15; ANTIOCH 21 Homecoming turned out to be a disappointment. With Antioch ahead 7-0, Gaw found Morrissey for a 30-yard gain which set up a Rollins 3-yard ramble. In the second half, however, Antioch surged ahead on two long runs. With only a few minutes left in the game, the Big Red advanced eighty yards to pull within six. Matt Drury caught three key passes, and a Gaw to Morrissey pass of eight yards procured the score; but MBA could not get the ball back. Mike Pirrie, coming from his cornerback position, had an outstanding seventeen tackles, as Gaw, Hayes, and Black also had good defensive games. 139 MBA. .14; GLENCLIFF 7 The offensive line of Jay Owen, Robby Bueno, Lentz, Hayes, Drury, and Jimmy Moore and a stin- gey defense deserve the credit for this victory. The scoring started with a Gaw to Morrissey bomb of forty yards. After a Glencliff score, a stalemate ensued for two quarters. Late in the fourth quarter, the line took over. In a drive where Rollins and Nowell pounded out four yards every try, MBA grabbed the lead on a 1-yard Gaw plunge. Robert Black had thirteen tackles while Paul Soper and Robin Henderson each had one interception. Hen- derson also had a good night returning kicks. MBA 0; RYAN 17 Ryan used their superior line strength to pound out a victory at Dudley Field. Despite John Moore’s ex- cellent play and Robert Black’s seventeen tackles, Ryan’s ground game wore down the Big Red with 200 yards rushing. The offense sputtered all night. A Gaw to Morrissey pass put the ball in scoring position, but the team failed to score any points. The Red Red anxiously looked forward to their trip to the Butter Bowl. Robin Henderson and John Moore gang up on Irish, (above) Butter Bowl MBA 0; TULLAHOMA 7 The team travelled to Pulaski to play in the season finale, the prestigious Butter Bowl. On the cold afternoon, MBA committed a disappointing five turnovers which kept them from scoring and result- ed in a 7-0 loss to a talented Tullahoma squad. The offense was led by the running of Buddy Knight and Will Nowell. John Moore led a tenacious defensive performance whith was highlighted by a remarkable goal-line stand. As a result of his efforts, Moore received the Most Valuable Defensive Player Award. Despite the loss, the team must be com- mended for their successful season and post-season bowl appearance. Davidson French takes the handoff from Jeff Gaw. (above) Nowell drills runner, (above) John Moore accepts the Most Valuable Defensive Player award, (above) J.V. Football Row 1: M. Blade, H. Walker, T. Kelly, T. Patikas, L. Vaughn, K. Russell, J. Dale, P. Kahlon, D. Malone, R. Grover; Row 2: J. Jenkins, C. Brandon, J. Griffith, H. Sieveking, D. Thombs, J. Hunt, C. Fridrich, R. Reed, P. Soper, T. Brothers; Row 3: J. Pamplin, M. Wills, B. Mangrum, S. Stroman, R. Harwell, S. Thompson, T. Masten, B. Fuson ‘Three games, three losses, but valuable experience for the future.” These words from Coach Elliott describe a disappointing but advantageous season for a young, en- thusiastic Junior Varsity football squad. The year began with a 2 1 -6 loss to Overton. Despite strong play from the defense, led by Rob Harwell and Talbot “Stop” Masten, numerous mistakes plagued the team. In the second game of the year against arch rival Father Ryan, the J.V. offense got on track. The offense scored three touchdowns but was out-gunned 27-21. For the season finale, the J.V. hit the road to meet a tough Brent- wood squad. The J.V. was again defeated 14-0, despite aggressive defensive play and the strong running of Paul Soper. Others playing well for the J.V. throughout the season were Chuck Brandon, Brad Mangrum, Ken Rus- sell, Brad Fuson, and Big John “the Growler” Pamplin. This proved to be a successful year; for, as Coach Regen says “a good varsity season reflects good work from the J.V.” The future of MBA football certainly looks bright if this year’s J.V. continue to improve. 142 Freshman Football Row 1: C. Gayden, T. Frist, P. Lilly, S. Hooper, H. Brown, R. Chilton, A. Brown, G. Bumstead, M. Kneeland (Manager); Row 2: C. Fly (Manager), J. Pickel, S. Boone, B. Brothers, R. Pelaez, L. Graber, B. Martin, B. Whitson, S. Burke, K. Rhodes, T. Albright, F. Downey; Row 3: C. Trabue, T. Spence, W. Meyer, P. Paris, J. Stroman, J. Thompson, D. Farrar, T. Humphreys, B. Fitzpatrick, T. Sullivan, T. Carney, C. Blaufuss The Freshman football team, coached by Mr. Wil- liams, Mr. Saclarides, and Mr. Gaither, ended its sea- son with a disappointing 2-5 record. Led by Trey Spence, Temp Sullivan, and Will Meyer, the defense proved to be the team’s strong point. Quarterback Jay Stroman and wide receiver Peter Paris were the heart of the offense. The Freshmen opened the season with a 20-6 loss to Hillsboro. Running back Meyer scored the lone MBA touchdown. Three weeks later, MBA soundly defeated Hillwood 20-0. Fullback Clay Trabue scored twice and Paris had a great touchdown reception. The following week, the Freshmen continued to play well with a victo- ry against Maplewood 12-0. In the final game of the year, the Freshmen suffered a heart-breaking loss to rival Father Ryan, 3-0. The score was tied 0-0 at the end of regulation, but in overtime, Ryan kicked a field goal to win. The team finished the season with a 2-5 record, but the record does not indicate the quality of talent this year. The 1983 Freshman team will be back in 1984 to con- tribute to the Junior Varsity and Varsity programs. 143 Microbe Football The energetic but unfortunate microbe football team ended their year with a 2-5 record. Captains Marc Smith, David Spickard, and Emmett Russell led the Little Red well. Coaches Compton, Caldwell, Herring, Zenanko, and Downey also played a major role in the microbe season. The season for the microbe team started off slowly. Franklin Road Academy barely edged the Little Red in the first game of the year. MBA awakened quickly from that first loss and beat Ezell Harding 21-0. Marc Smith ran for one touchdown and Mike Morrissey threw for two. The next week, MBA defeated their rivals, the Ensworth Tigers, 21-8. Richard Speight ran for the first touchdown, and Emmett Russell ran the ball to score the next two. Against Brentwood, Marc Smith made a long run to score MBA’s only TD. In the final game, Marc Smith, again ran the ball to make the microbe’s only score as they lost to BGA. Although the season ended on a bad note, the team hopes to improve in the future and to contribute to the freshman team of 1984. Row 1: R. Barrett, C. Gaston, A. Patterson, T. Gutow, J. Moore, J. Nameth, H. Bodine, C. Hall, J. Roberts, C. Calton, B. Napier, H. Nichol, J.H. Rice, A. Gregory, C. Cigarran; Row 2: W. Gavigan, B. Heely, C. McPherson, B. Green, K. Fitzpatrick, K. Young, J. Riven, J. Russell, C. Baird, B. Links, B. Tate, R. Speight, D. Spickard, B. Hannon, R. Nimmo, C. Perry; Row 3: J. Smithwick, G. Smith, A.J. Archibald, C. Treadway, K. Gilliland, R. Archer, J. Walton, D. Hobbs, B. Perkins, T. Everett, D. Frederiksen, M. Morrissey, E. Russell, M. Smith, D. Robison, C. Enders, T. Rogers, J. McKnight, J. Manley, T. Penning 144 Seventh Grade Football Row 1: T. Edwards, C. Treadway, C. Gaston, H. Carney, C. McPherson, C. Hall, K. Fitzpatrick, B. Hannon; Row 2: J. McKnight, J. Russell, C. Perry, C. Cigarran, J.H. Rice, J. Nameth, T. Gutow, J. Roberts, C. Calton, A. Gregory, C. Enders, J. Riven, T. Rogers; Row 3: A. Patterson, A.J. Archibald, R. Nimmo, C. Baird, K. Gilliland, B. Green, D. Robison, H. Bodine, J. Smithwick, B. Gavigan, J. Moore, B. Healy, T. Benning, K. Young, J. Israel. Coached by Mr. Zenanko and Ken Downey, the seventh grade football team suffered a disappointing season, ending the year with an 0-4 record. Led by captains Drew Robison and Jonathan Manley, the team played tough all year but could never seem to come up with a big play or a lucky bounce. With a little luck, the team will be back next year and suc- ceed in the H.V.A.C. Cross Country 1983 On an August day of over 95 degree heat, Montgomery Bell Academy’s 1983 Cross Country team met again to begin the punish- ing discipline of a long distance workout. This year’s team’s destiny after losing four of the top seven was unknown. Under the skillful coaching of Mr. Pruitt and Mr. Drake, howev- er, the team pulled itself together and made its way through another undefeated season. Van Riper charges ahead. Row 1: J. Downer, J. Zibas, J. Cole, A. Davis, P. Bowers; Row 2: Coach Drake, W. Smithwick, K. Knight, E. Sloan, B. Frist, R. Alley, J. Robbins, D. Wood, R. Van Riper, R. Coleman, B. Treanor, P. Rau, Coach Pruitt 146 MBA ran into the season with a full head of steam and defeated a strong Father Ryan team in the first dual meet of the season. Led by seniors David Wood, Elliott Sloan, Ran Van Riper, Russell Coleman, and Bill Treanor, the team went on to defeat consecu- tively all the remaining NIL teams. On the road, MBA defeated Clarksville Northwest and the hills of Dickson County, both for the second year in a row. The team surged forward into the middle of the season by competing in the Antioch Invitational, the A.F. Bridges In- vitational, and the Lipscomb Invitational. The team was once again the first place finisher in the NIL Western Division and won the NIL Championship and Region 5 championship. As in the past, MBA met with stiff competi- tion in the state meet and finished a disap- pointing 12th. Coleman and Sm ithwick pace themselves (above). Rob Alley surges past the competition in the state meet (below). Microbe Cross Country Row 1: B. Stevenson, B. Tate, C. Shea, J. Szydlo, S. Jones, G. Stein, J. Hays, L. Berman, P. Dudley; Row 2: S. Lewis, D. Nord, J. Binkley, P. Moffat, S. Zibas, L. Hyde, D. Strayhorn, M. Page, M. Thraykill, J. Reed, J. Gupton; Row 3: J. Joyner, S. Smith, D. Hollyday, W. Jeffords, T. Lance, J. Weiss, W. Johnson, B. Bell, T. Harwell, J. Norris, S. Dudley, L. McDonald. Under the direction and inspiration of Mr. Novak and Dr. Ward, the 1983 Microbe Cross Country team had a fine season with the exception of one meet. With wins over Ensworth, BGA, FRA, and arch-rival Northside, the team upped its dual meet record to 5-0. Leading the way throughout the season was Steve Zibas, who placed first for MBA in every meet. David Hollyday, Lanson Hyde, Stephen Smith, Jay Binkley, and Jim Weiss rounded out the top six runners throughout the season. With their 5-0 record, the team advanced to the championship meet with high hopes. However, the Mi- crobes had a bad day and placed a very disappointing third place behind Northside and Ensworth. The team will have much talent returning and should do well next season. 149 Varsity Basketball The 1983-84 Varsity Basketball team enjoyed 2 very successful season despite a 13-13 record Under the leadership of the team’s four seniors Matt Drury, Davidson French, John Morrissey and Kevin Wolfe, this team reached many of ii goals and improved greatly over last year’s teart] as evidenced by its birth to the Regionals, aii accomplishment not achieved for several years, In pre-district action, the Big Red began the yea; with a hard-fought 46-43 loss to Sullivan North then trounced out-manned FRA 56-41. In thi first district outing, MBA, led by sophomore sen sation center Jay Schmidt’s 16 points, outlastec archnemesis Father Ryan 57-54 in overtime After this big victory, the team had a bit of a let down and lost three straight games. aV Row 1 : J. Brown, D. French, K. Wolfe, J. Morrissey, R. Henderson, M. Blade, D. Malone; Row 2: S. Stroman, M. Drury, J. Schmitt, P . Richards, H. Trost. Then came the Ryan Invitational Christmas Tournament, an important stepping stone for the second half of the season. The team achieved an early goal by winning this tournament and defeating host Ryan 55-48 in the finals. Matt Drury, displayin g his basketball prowess, scored 33 points in the two games and was named the tournament MVP. Joining him on the all-tournament team was Jay Schmidt, who scored 35 points in the two games. After Christmas, the Varsity continued its winning way by defeating Brentwood Academy 55-43 and district foe Antioch 55-45. The team was led in scoring by seniors Drury and Morrissey. Then came a heart breaking loss to District leader Pearl-Cohn 44-43. After this loss came some hard times with the loss of three key players, Mi- chael Pirrie to academic difficulties, Morrissey to illness, and Wolfe to injury. In the midst of adversity, the team regrouped and won three straight by beating Antioch, Pearl-Cohn, and Glencliff. The last two games were very big wins. By defeating the District leader Pearl-Cohn, the team gained much respect as well as a lot of self-confi- dence. The team proved that the win was no fluke as it defeated a very tough Glencliff team in a 59-58 thriller. Morrissey lofts one (above). 1 151 Coach Elliott gives a pep talk (above). Coach Elliott surveys the situation (below). The Big Red then entered the District tournament with the goal of advancing to the Regional. The team achieved this goal by upsetting Hillsboro, a team that had defeated MBA both times in the regular season. The victory was an exciting 59-57 decision in overtime, with Matt Drury scor- ing a career high 26 points. Already assured a trip to the Regional, the team lost to Pearl-Cohn and then claimed 3rd place in the district by once again beating the Irish of Father Ryan 55-47. In the Regionals, the Big Red lost a long, hard struggle to eventual Regional tournament runner-up Maplewood 49- 42. Jay Schmitt, who made the all-tournament team, led the scoring with 1 7 points. After the game, the realization of what kind of season the team had struck the members of this year’s varsity. The team had fought long and hard and were worthy of their fruitful season. Matt Drury, all year the team leader, was named to All-Nashville team, a fit- ting end to his great year and the team’s great year. 153 J.V. Basketball Despite the loss of former Freshman All-World Jay Schmitt to the varsity, this year’s J.V. Basketball team was able to scrounge out an improved 9-9 record. The even record in Jim Bostick’s first full coaching cam- paign was the best for an M.B.A. J.V. team in the past five years. The offense was led by a balanced attack of Talbot Masten, Dave Malone, Jay Owen, and Brad Fuson with much needed help from juniors Henry Trost and Steve Stroman. Despite the sometimes poor shooting, strong rebounding by Owen, Masten, Nick Sieveking, and Todd Pardue and aggressive defense by Malone and Pardue were the high points of this year’s team. Big wins for the year included impressive come- from-behind wins over Overton and Pearl-Cohn and a brutal 64-57 whipping of Glencliff in which Sieveking had 20 points. The highlight of the year for the Big Red was a 47-41 triumph over B.G.A. in which Owen sank two pressure free throws with one second left to send the game into overtime. Other contributors were Chip “Bombs Away” Fridrich, Rob McNair, Trey Kelley, and Mike Blade. Freshman Basketball Row 1: S. McLeod (manager), T. Harwell , J. Stroman, R. Fakhruddin, M. Inman, C. Burch, B. Whitson, C. Blaufuss (manager); Row 2: P. Paris, P. Lentz, J. Thompson, C. Mayes, G. Bumstead, D. Farrar, B. Reed. Paris shoots a jumper (below). The freshman basketball squad made it through the regu- lar season with a 6-6 record and a 7-7 overall record with an outstanding performance in the district tournament. The roundballers were paced by the shooting of Peter Paris (20 ppg) and Charles Mayes (17 ppg), along with starters Jay Stroman, Paul Lentz, and Johnny Thompson. The team opened its season against archrival Father Ryan, whom they defeated soundly with a 30 point effort from Paris. After disappointing road losses to Franklin Jr. High and McGavock, the freshmen came back with a victory over Hillsboro. After Christmas break, the team came up with a stunning upset victory over district power- house Whites Creek by 1 point on a last second shot by Mayes, but then lost to Glencliff, East, and Overton. When tournament time arose, the team beat Hillwood in the first round but then lost a close game to the eventual champion Overton. Other contributors to the team during the year were: Michael Inman, Gantt “Hackmaster” Bumstead, Tom Harwell, Rashed “Skeeter” Fakhruddin, Bobby Whitson, Dan Farrar, Chris Burch, Brad Reed, and managers Sandy McLeod and Chip Blaufuss. Mem- bers of this team will definitely aid the future junior varsi- ty and varsity teams next year. 155 Microbe Basketball In the 1983-84 season, the microbe basketball team coached by Mr. Saclarides had a very successful year. Most of the season, the five starters were: Marc Smith, center; John Teas, forward; Mike Morrissey, wing; Jay McKnight, wing; and Emmit Russell, poi nt guard. At the end of the season, the Big Red ran into a little difficulty with numerous injuries. Coach Sac called on Ben Tate, David Spickard, and Chris Hall to fill the missing spots. The team ended a great year with a 7-5 record and an HVAC title trophy. Throughout the season the team played great offense and tough defense. In the tough HVAC tournament, the microbes opened up with an easy victory over the Rebels of FRA. After an upset of heavily favored Northside, the Little Red defeated BGA to capture the coveted HVAC championship trophy with Chris Hall, Mike Morrissey, and Marc Smith elected to the all tournament team. Row 1: J. McKnight, C. Gallon, E. Russell, B. Healy, D. Robison, C. Hall; Row 2: D. Spickard, M. Morrissey, M. Smith, J. Teas, A. Rice, B. Tate; not pictured: R. Archer. 156 Junior School Basketball Tournament 8G (Overall Champion): Row 1: C. Hailey, B. Hassler, B. Perkins, R. Barrett, W. Chaffin; Row 2: S. Smith, K. Gilliland, T. Everett, G. Smith, J. Norris. 7N (7th Grade Champion); Row 1: W. Jeffords, A. Tirao, B. Gavigan, L. Berman, J. Rice, G. Stein; Row 2: W. Johnson, J. Roberts, C. McPherson, R. Hall, M. Page, J. Joyner, P. Dudley. Varsity Wrestling The 1983-84 MBA Wrestling team, with all its youth and misfortune, stumbled through a disap- pointing season. After capturing 3rd place in the state just one year ago, the team had hopes of better- ing that accomplishment. The team consisted of only one senior: Brad Blevins, 126; five juniors: Wal- ter Smithwick at 112, Scott Garfinkel at 119, Chris Smith at 1 38, Steve Rollins at 1 65, and Steve Saper- stein at 185; and five sophomores: Jim and Will Campbell at 98 and 105 respectively, Paul Soper at 132, Sam Marney at 145, and John Jenkins at 155. Garfinkel rides opponent (above). Row 1: S. Thompson, W. Campbell, P. Soper, K. Larish, J. Robbins, J. Campbell, S. Marney, B. Cochran; Row 2: S. Garfinkel, S. Rollins, C. Smith, B. Blevins, H. Tidwell, S. Saperstein, J. Jenkins, W. Smithwick. 158 Bill Cochran goes for the pin (above). Heading to Memphis with high hopes, the team opened the season at the Bishop Byrne Invitational Tournament where only two wrestlers, Smithwick and Garfinkel, placed. They both received third place. Next, the team competed in the Overton Invitational, where Walter Smithwick and Scott Garfinkel both gained first place honors, while their teammates Steve Rollins and Brad Blevins captured third place awards. Then bad weather struck as well as the “Christmas Lazies.” This supposed time for reconditioning was marred by too many absences. Three weeks later, the team entered the first post Christ- mas tournament, the Father Ryan Invitational. In this very tough tournament, the only wrestler to place was Scott Garfinkel, who took home the 2nd place award. Then came the Hillwood Invitational where four wrestlers placed. Smithiwick was first, Garfinkel was second, Rol- lins was third, and Blevins was fourth. In the District Tournament, the team failed to win the championship, but eight wrestlers did advance to the Re- gional Tournament. They were Jim and Will Campbell, Chris Smith, Paul Soper, Steve Rollins, Steve Saperstein, Walter Smithwick, and Scott Garfinkel. At the Regional Tournament, youth along with some unfortunate defeats caused the number of MBA wrestlers to drop from eight to two. The lone MBA survivors were the two tough juniors, Smithwick and Garfinkel. The state tournament meant a lot to both of these young men, who both drew the number one seeds. Smithwick, a bit hampered by injury, lost a tough match, but Garfinkel pulled off a huge upset over Russell George of CBHS. Garfinkel went on to win the quarterfinals with relative ease, and then he probably won his biggest match of the year by beating Walter Batey of McGavock. Garfinkel then went on to capture his second straight state championship. The outlook for the future looks fantastic with the loss of only Brad Blevins. The potential is there for great success next year. 159 Freshman Wrestling Row 1: T. Humphreys, T. Carney, F. Downey, R. Rollins, L. Graber, T. Frist; Row 2: R. Nimmo, H. Carney, A. Rosen, W. Ward, C. Enders. The freshman wrestling team, composed of several seventh and eighth graders along with the freshmen, had a very successful 1983-1 984 season. Led by cap- tains Tommy Frist and Trajan Carney, the team had a very respectable dual match record and finished second in both the Western Division Tournament and the Mid-State Tournament. People placing in both tournaments were: Frist, whose match in the Mid-State was voted best match of the tournament, Trajan Carney, Hampton Carney, Frank Downey, Robert Rollins, Louis Graber, Andy Rosen, and Chad Enders. This freshman team will certainly help the varsity next year and could eventually be one of the best varsity teams in later years. 161 Microbe Wrestling Row 1: C. McPherson, J. Szydlo, W. Ward, B. Bradshaw, C. Enders; R ow 2: R. Nimmo, K. Fitzpatrick, C. Gaston, H. Carney, B. Healy. What do you get when you put eight seventh graders and three eighth graders, only one having experience, together on a red and gray wrestling mat? The answer is the 1983 microbe wrestling team led by Coach Anderson Gaither. Former champion John Szydlo, Charles Gaston, and Chad Enders made up the participants from the eighth grade while Charles McPherson, Will Ward, Jim Wiess, Rabin Nimmo, Hampton Carney, A.J. Archibald, and Kelsy Fitzpatrick came from the seventh grade. Having a majority of inexperienced wrestlers, the Little Red suf- fered through a 2-5 record, winning only against BGA. Fortunately, the HVAC tournament was more successful for our team. John Szydlo placed second, Charles McPherson placed third, and the team placed fourth over- all. Microbe Baseball Row 1: H. Bodine, M. Williams, C. Calton, B. Hitt, D. Robison, K. Fitzpatrick; Row 2: F. Conner, T. Rogers, D. Patikas, D. Hobbs, A. Rice, M. Smith, M. Morrissey, D. Spickard, J. Norris. This year’s Microbe Baseball team, under coach Mike Caldwell, had a disappointing 2-5 year. The team was plagued by bad weather and canceled games, and their poor record was a result of an inability to develop continu- ity in their play. Despite these difficulties, there was a fine line between the disappointing year and a successful one. In 3 of their 5 losses, the winning run was scored by the other team in their last time at bat. The microbe’s two big wins came over arch-rival Ensworth, 16-5, and lethargic Harding Academy, 26-4. The Little Red was led in hitting by Mark Smith, .455 average with 5 home runs, David Spickard, .522 average, Demetri Patikas, .500 average, and David Hobbs, Caldwell said that his 10 eighth graders should add support to the J.V. and Varsity teams next year, while his 5 seventh graders should provide a strong nucleus for next year’s microbes. 163 Varsity Baseball After returning from an incredible week in Florida, the baseball team had high hopes for the season. However, the week of practice and games in the sunshine had a reverse effect on the opening week. The team lost the opening game to Antioch 1 4-0 and followed with losses to Brentwood Academy 8-3 and Manchester 1 1-2. They were certainly missing the talents of all-NIL standout Will Nowell, but they were able to regroup under the superb coaching ef- forts of John Bennett in his comeback campaign. Erasing the memory of the first week, the baseball team recorded 5 straight victories including a 4 hit shut-out by Robbie McNair against Glencliff 9-0 and an 1 1 hit outing against Pearl-Cohn 1 1-4. The Big Red then lost to Ryan, the only district loss suffered except for the 3 losses to eventual district champion Antioch. Appearing that Ryan had won the game in the early innings, the opportunity for revenge came when an Alan Jackson walk triggered a Big Red rally. Jeff Gaw and Talbot Masten fol- lowed with key hits to set the stage for Chris Smith’s game winning RBI. . - 164 The Big Red entered the district tournament with 10 wins and 3 losses and faced Hillsboro in the first round. John Morrissey began the excitement with a home run on the first pitch. McNair, not to be outdone, homered twice as he held the Burros to five hits. Next, the team traveled to Seven Oaks and went up against Glencliff in what proved to be another game in which the Big Red had to come back. Going into the 7th inning trailing 2 to 1 , Chris Smith sparked a rally with an infield hit, and Morrissey, Jackson, and Gaw all had key hits to keep it going. Chip Fridrich pitched well with a five hitter as a 4-2 victory was claimed. After a loss to Antioch in the championship bracket, the Red was forced to play Overton, with the winner gaining a regional tourna- ment berth. They beat Overton 1 1-4 behind McNair’s 3 hits and Fridrich’s pitching. In the first round of the Region, the team lost to eventual state champion McGavock, ending the season with a 13 and 8 record. Throughout the season, the Big Red was led in pitching by McNair and Fridrich, in hitting by McNair (.372) and Masten (.327), and i n defense by Dave Malone, Harry Peffen, and Robert Black. The overall key to the success of this season was supplied by the outstanding senior leadership pf right fielder Alan Jackson (.347), center fielder John Morrissey (.359), and all-NIL first baseman Jeff Gaw (.392). Row 1: S. Hooper, R. McNair, T. Masten, C. Fridrich, B. Whitson; Row 2: R. Pelaez, J. Easter, R. Black, D. Malone, C. Smith, J. Gaw, J. Owen, G. Mabry; Row 3: H. Peffen, J. Morrissey, A. Jackson. -- Robert Black lags a man out at third (left) McNair warms up (above). Intramural Softball The seventh and eighth grade intramural softball league again flourished under the direction of Mr. Frank Novak and Dr. Porter Ward. The league was composed of a group of dedicated young microbes who worked everyday to improve their game. Throughout the season, Mr. Novak and Dr. Ward were seen giving advice and helping these players along the road to stardom. Although the season was hampered by rain, all of the games were eventually completed, with many promising stars appearing by the end of the season, the most hopeful for the big leagues being that budding blue-chipper A.J. Archi- bald. When the tournament was completed, the eighth graders had thoroughly thrashed the seventh graders, despite A.J.’s incredible play. Despite the torrential rains this year, the season was a success and it is hoped that in years to come Mr. Novak and Dr. Ward will help to continue the devel- opment of these young players both on and off the field. 167 Varsity Soccer Row 1: S. Sprague, C. Lilly, B. Enkema, K. Wolfe, S. Jones, J. Zibas, R. Baughman; Row 2: E. Sloan, D. Swartz, R. Ballenger, C. Guzikowski, F. Goldner, S. Young, J. Enkema, D. Thombs, C. Hall, D. French, T. Don The 1983-1984 MBA Varsity Soccer team was an out- standing success. Finishing third in the state tournament, the team overcame many injuries resulting from game play, practice, and dump trucks. It seemed as if each game was played with fewer and fewer players. The team over- came all of this, however, and successfully won coach Lanier’s 100th game. The regular season began with a rowsing victory over FRA with a score of 7-0. This pattern was continued with a 7-0 victory over Clarksville. These two victories were followed by the team’s only defeat, coming from Hender- sonville on a close 2-3 decision. Facing the Irish after this disappointment, the team produced a 1-1 tie game. At the team’s only away game during the regular season, MBA and Overton deadlocked at 0-0. Back home again, in the last tie of the season, the Big Red matched Hillwood 1-1. The season ended on three good notes with victories over Brentwood (4-0), USN (7-0), and Hillsboro (9-1). The team scored a total of 38 goals compared to 7 scored by their opponents. 168 The tournament started with a game against McCallie at Vanderbilt. The game was 0-0 through regulation and the two overtimes. Finally, in a shoot-out, Tim Don, Davidson French, Ross Ballenger, and Steven Jones put the egg past the goalie resulting in a win recorded as 1-0. In the next game against Ryan, David- son French scored one goal and it appeared as if MBA would win until Ryan scored and tied the game. The game continued at 1-1 until the whistle. After the first two overtimes, the game was still tied, and in a shoot- out, the Big Red won and put themselves into a semi- final round against Dobyns-Bennett of Kingsport. After a night’s sleep, the team returned to face DB in what was destined to be the team’s ticket to the consola- tion game against Brentwood. The game ended after Saturday, a down but not defeated MBA team re- turned to beat Brentwood 2-0 and to finish third in the state. Don dribbles past opponent, (left) Wolfe makes a leaping save (below). 169 Microbe Soccer Row 1; P. Moffat, S. Zibas, M. Thailkill, G. Stein, C. Perry, J. Russell, C. Cigarran, M. LaVigne, C. Hall, T. Gutow, J. Hays; Row 2: M. Houghland, G. Smith, R. Barrett, C. Baird, J. Smithwick, D. Bobo, B. Hannon, J. Cheek, W. Johnson, A. Finn, D. Nord. The 1984 microbe soccer team’s season can be described as one of hope — hope for the future. The season started out in “wham-bam” fashion when the microbes were forced to meet the always strong Northside. Having had very little practice together, the microbe squad lost their first game 7-0. Although their season record ended up 1-7-1, the mighty microbes continued to improve as they devel- oped team cohesion. Willie Johnson showed great improvement in the goal while Chris Baird, a strong defender, did well at keeping the ball away from his goalkeeper. Other players who contributed significantly to the team during the year were Steve Zibas, a midfielder and workhorse of the team, and Chris Hall at forward. Even though their record was not terribly impressive. Coach John Lanier was encouraged by their ability to learn and improve. The team started the season as a young, inexperienced squad, but by the time of the last game (ironically against Northside again), the microbes showed improvement in their ball control and their over- all game. Because of their ability to learn and work together. Coach Lanier feels he has a strong base for the varsity teams of the future. 171 Varsity Golf Row 1: M. Shears. J. Teas. H. Andrews; Row 2: F. McKnight. H. Gilbert. P. Parker. M.M. Morris. J. Lobenius, R. Boyers. C. Brothers. AT Morris surveys his lie (below). The 1983-1984 MBA golf team had a frustrating fall season. After their usual domination of mid-state golf, compiling a 19-0 dual match record, the Big Red fin- ished a disappointing second in the district. The lowest rounds of the year were recorded by seniors Marvin Morris and French McKnight. Pat Parker provided steady play throughout the fall as did Mike Shears and John Teas, who alternated at the fourth spot. The team finished 1st in the Cougar Classic Invitational in Dick- son with French McKnight gaining 3rd place honors individually. Marvin Morris’s 2nd place finish in the district was the only other individual performance of any merit. The Big Red was stunned in the regional tournament, losing to McGavok by ten strokes, for MBA was ex- pected to be one of the favorites to take the state title. Inconsistent play plagued the MBA linksters through- out the regional with McKnight and Morris only mus- tering second and third place ties individually. The MBA team did manage a second place finish in the region, yet with this team’s talent it was certainly a disappointment. 172 The MBA team played in some tournaments in the spring, but the frustration from the fall season was still evident. However, Pat Parker did qualify for the State Open during a torrential downpour. Marvin Morris tied for first in the Bowling Green Invitational, but lost in a playoff. The final, and very impressive perfor- mance, was eighth grader Mike Shear’s 77 at the pres- tigious Chattanooga Coca-Cola Prep Classic in forty degree weather. Season 1 8 hole averages were: Morris 76.1; McKnight 78.6; Parker 78.9; Teas 80.7; Shears 81.4. McKnight putts out (left). Parker completes his swing (above). Morris chips up (below). 173 Junior High Golf Row 1: S. Mathews, R. Hall, R. Barskdale, B. Hannon, B. Perkins, R. Hilton. The microbe golf team consisted of Bob Hannon, Rhoads Hall, Braxton Perkins, Rob Hilton, Steve Mathews, and Rick Barksdale. The microbe linksters were led by Coach “Doc” Fairbairn. The team only played in one match, against Dickson County, but won the match and claimed a record of 1-0-0. This young team possesses a lot of talent and will aid the MBA golf program in years to come. 1 Microbe Tennis Row 1: C. Treadway, J. Roberts, K, Johnson, B. Bradshaw; Row 2: M. Houghland, J. Smithwick, C. Baird, J. Riven; not pictured; R. Westermann, K. Gilliland. During this 1984 spring season, seven average school- boys blossomed into “real men.” These incredible mi- crobes joined forces and made the 1984 Microbe Ten- nis team led by coach Rick Carter. The team consisted of three eighth graders: Jay Riven, Chris Baird, and Mason Honghland. From the seventh grade sprouted Jody Roberts, John Smithwick, Ken Johnson, and Charles Treadway. These strong players beat Brent- wood 3-2 to begin their 5-0 record. They continued to be victorious against their rivals, the Ensworth School, by a close score of, again, 3-2. Next on the agenda was Harding Academy, whom MBA beat in all six match- es. The microbes again snubbed Brentwood by the wide margin of 4-1. BGA was their last match and MBA won with a convincing score of 4-1. Kurt Gilliland, Charlie Hailey, Robbie Westermann, Billy Bradshaw, James Cheek, and Thomas Williams added strong sup- port to the team and were fortunate enough to say that they were members of this group. In closing, these men have made one of the finest microbe tennis teams in MBA history. Varsity Tennis Row 1: J. Davis, S. Mcleod, B. Wilson, V. Sahota; Row 2: T. Frist, G. Fails, J. Gallaher, H. Warner, F. Lance. The 1984 Varsity Tennis team consited of seniors John Gallaher, Fletcher Lance, Garth Fails, and Kip Smith; juniors Flunt Warner and Mike Wood; and sophomores Vivek Sahota, Beau Wilson, and Bud Henderson; and freshmen Tommy Frist, Sandy McLeod, Jody Davis, Chip Blaufuss, and Paul Lentz. This mainly senior team of netmen began a very promising season by crushing River- dale 1 5-0. This match was followed by sound victories over Dickson County and the Pearl-Cohn Firebirds. The trav- elling team then went to Memphis to test their skills against tennis powers Germantown and Memphis Univer- sity School. The team fell to Germantown by a narrow margin of 4-5. The home-court advantage seemed to be too great for MBA to overcome as they were tripped 6-3 by MUS. The team proceeded to beat Brentwood High 1 0-2, but then lost again to MUS by a score of 7-2. Behind faultless doubles and victories by Fletcher Lance and Vi- vek Sahota in singles, MBA defeated McCallie by a score of 5-4. This match seemed to be a warm-up for the Rotary. In 1 singles, John Gallaher upset Eddie Gonzalez of Baylor in the semifinals and then lost to Jeff Barry in the finals. At 3 singles Fletcher Lance kept his undefeated singles re- cord by defeating the 1st and 2nd seeds to take home first place. Vivek Sahota was runner-up in 4 singles and the doubles team of Gallaher-Lance beat the MUS team in the finals to aid MBA to their best-ever finish in the premier high school tournament in Tennessee. MBA re- turned home to finish the regular season with four victo- ries, followed by a 4-5 loss to Knoxville Webb. In the Carter Invitational, Fletcher Lance and Hunt Warner captured first places, and Vivek Sahota, Garth Fails, and Tommy Frist won second places. Doubles success secured second place for MBA. MBA then swept the district tour- nament, and went on to win the Region 6 title. Gallaher and Lance met in the finals of both tournaments, Lance winning the first set but suffering his first loss in the second meeting. Gallaher and Lance won the doubles title. Both Gallaher and Lance made it to the state tournament in singles and as a doubles team. Fletcher was a victim of eventual state champion Jeff Barry in the quarterfinals. John lost to nationally-ranked Tim Wallace in the quar- terfinals. The doubles team of Gallaher Lance lost to the eventual state champions, securing 3rd place in the state for MBA, an admirable finish to an excellent year. 176 ‘ i Varsity Track This spring a small group of dedicated athletes bonded together to form the 1984 MBA Varsity Track team. Despite being plagued by many crucial injuries, this year’s team proved to be one of the most successful ever, accomplishing feats never be- fore achieved in the history of MBA track. The Big Red tracksters began the season with a disappoint- ing 68-69 loss to Hillsboro. The team quickly re- bounded to destroy Franklin 101-34. After losing to powerful Overton 86-51 the Big Red came back to defeat Hillwood 75-62. Next the team travelled to McCallie to compete in the Tornado Track Classic. Despite stiff competition, injuries, and SATs the squad managed to place fourth behind Brentwood, McCallie, and Baylor. After the Tornado Track Classic the Big Red faced McCallie and Glencliff at home. Although losing again to a tough McCallie team, they managed to defeat a competitive Glen- cliff team. Tirrill charges ahead (left). Row 1: Tacogue, Fish, Smithwick, Bowers, Rollins, Wood, Alley, O’Neal, Adams, Mangrum, Saperstein, Gardner, Donnell; Row 2: Paris, Walker, Po, Thompson, Hastings, Scales, Brothers, Owen, Fridrich, Jenkins, Page, Bond, Bottorff, Crowell; Row 3: Hassel, Brothers, Treanor, Farrar, Knight, Grants, Van Riper, Edwards, Moon, Tirrill, Hardcastle, Soper, Armistead, Bueno, McLaren. The highlight of MBA’s season came at the Rotary Relays in Clarksville, a new relay for the team, re- placing the Western Kentucky Relays. Undaunted by the tho ught that in the past 10 years no MBA track team has ever won a major invitational meet, the Big Red tracksters entered the meet with opti- mism. MBA emerged from the field events with a commanding lead over the 20 other select teams including Whites Creek, McGavock, and Stratford, due to excellent performances in the pole vault, high jump, and shot put, but the victory was by no means secure. Going into the mile relay, the final event of the entire meet, MBA was tied for the lead with Fort Campbell 52-52. After 3 legs of the final relay. Fort Campbell was 15 feet ahead as David Chickey re- ceived the baton for the last lap of the decisive race. Around the final curve, it was neck and neck as David (1 think I can!!) Chickey outleaned his oppo- nent at the finish line to assure MBA of its first major meet championship in ten years. The fact that the Clarksville Meet was composed entirely of re- lays instead of individual events emphasizes the to- tal team effort behind the track squad. Despite a constant downpour, the team went on to place a respectable fifth in the Optimist Relays. At the Ban- ner Relays the team also did fairly well, placing fifth. The regions brought more rain but unfortu- nately no luck nor success to the Big Red. Even more impressive than the team victories were the individual performances of the team members. Performing well was the contemporary Eric McConnell, along with Paul Soper, Buddy Knight, Steve Rollins, Gavin Moon, Alley, Chickey, Wood, Tirrill, and Edwards. Congratulations should be ex- tended to all those who participated on this year’s fine team. 179 Freshman Track The 1984 freshman track team, under the guidance of Mr. Compton, had a very successful season by finishing undefeated in dual and triangular meets. The frosh recorded victories over Hillwood, Ryan, Franklin, Apollo, McCallie, and Overton. The team was led throughout the year by Johnny Thompson, Peter Paris, and Will Meyer. Impressive perfor- mances by the team included Peter Paris in the high jump (6’), Trajan Carney in the discus (140’ 1 1”), Will Meyer in the pole vault (10’3”), and Johnny Thompson in the 100 (11.9) and 200 (25.1). Also making significant contributions were Andy Davis and John Cole in the 800 and 1600. After their successful dual and triangular meet sea- son, the MBA freshman participated in the Hender- sonville Invitational and the Olympic Trophy Invita- tional, finishing second in both of these competitive events. Thus the MBA freshman track concluded a very successful season. This year’s team is very tal- ented and is expected to contribute significantly to next year’s varsity track team. rs-r Row 1: J. Rollins, J. Pickel, J. Ryu, R. Rollins, R. Fakhruddin, G. Ruccio, T. Cassely, H. Piazza, A. Davis, C. Trabue, C. Gayden; Row 2: R. Reddy, T. Humphreys, T. Sullivan, B. Fitzpatrick, J. Thompson, D. Farrar, G. Bumstead, G. Nash, L. Graber, P. Paris, J. Cole, W. Meyer, M. Microbe Track Row 1: D. Strayhorn, C. Jones, C. Enders, J. Russell, C. Cigarran, G. Stein, J. Hays, R. Barrett, C. Perry, G. Smith; Row 2: S. Zibas, B. Stephensen, L. Hyde, B. Napier, M. LaVigne, C. Hall, W. Johnson, C. McPherson, P. Dudley, L. McDonald, B. Healy; Row 3: J. McKnight, R. Speight, T. Everett, B. Tate, J. Teas, J. Binkley, D. Hollyday, S. Dudley, P. Thomas, T. Gilliland, E. Russell, H. Carney, J. Walton, S. Smith, S. Lewis. This year the microbe track team finished fourth in the HVAC. This finish is not as good as the microbes have done in the past years, but there were some good points. Steve Zibas got 2nd in the mile and a 3rd place in the 800 meters, and John Teas ran a 59 second 400 meter dash. The 400 meter relay team consisting of Mike Morrissey, Marc Smith, Richard Speight, and Emmett Russell got 3rd in the final meet, and the 800 meter relay team consisting of the same people came away with second place in the finals. Another strong finisher was Rob Archer who ran the 2nd best time in the league in the 1 10 meter hurdles. A potential star for the microbes of next year was born. The upcoming great is Lanson Hyde, who finished well in the mile every meet and also finished well in the 800 meter run. Marc Smith’s shot putting and discus throwing were other highlights of the season. Overall, the future of the microbe track team, as well as the freshman track team, look bright for next year. 181 IS LOWENBRWJ Rf N IS 0KH Nukr Ryan ! PR; jliijSp Homecoming Mrs. O’Neal serves some of that famed Spaghetti, (top right) Junior Schoolers enjoy festivities, (top left) Mothers enjoy respite, (above) s On Friday, October 14, MBA’s annual Homecoming was kicked-off by the Spaghetti Supper. The festive Home- coming events were the culmination of a month-long joint effort by the student body and the Mothers’ Auxiliary to sell raffle and Spaghetti Supper tickets. The usual contest and special guest appearances by Richard Simmons and little Mr. T. encouraged the ticket-sellers to persevere. Jay Brothers (surprise!) proved to be the top seller. Even the lax seniors came through with the now expected last day surge to capture the coveted Monday holiday. When Friday night five o’clock rolled around, the Moth- er’s Auxiliary began to serve dinner to well over 2,500 people. The meal consisted of that famous combination of spaghetti, salad, and bread. Thanks to the many mothers who generously donated their time and energy to the pro- ject, the evening proceeded smoothly. When the tables had been put away and the money had been counted, over twenty-eight thousand dollars had been raised by the com- bined efforts. 188 Homecoming Court (left to right): Joan Fox, Mark Pollack, Sheila Morris, Dave Wood, Amanda Oldham, Gary Asher, Bunny Stein, Chris Guzikowski, Gil Lackey, Diane Corwin, Art Jones, Kelley Sanders, Currey Hall, Wendy Bryan. After the supper, a large crowd turned out to watch the Big Red take on Antioch. During halftime, there were numerous festivities including, the presentation of Home- coming queen Bunny Stein, and her court of Amanda Oldham, Diane Corwin, Sheila Morris, Kelley Sanders, Joan Fox, and Wendy Bryan. Afterwards, the raffle was held to determine the winner of the car and many other prizes. Then the game continued and MBA lost a hard fought battle, 21-15. The next night at the dance, everyone danced to the music of Crime, a Memphis rock n’ roll group. The dance, spon- sored by the Big Red Club, was the perfect end to a great weekend. Joan Fox escorted by Mark Pollack, (above) Mr. Bondurant announces prize winners, (right) fW 189 rocked! There is a balance in the universe: for everything good there is something bad or evil. To prove this point was the Student Council’s Winter (not bash, blast, or boo- gie) Bomb. The novel idea of having music videos on large-screen televisions was fresh and non-entertain- ing. The performance of Bruce Springsteen’s “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” by one airband can only be described as disappointing. A marginally entertaining act by Alvin and the Chipmunks along with the Spring- steen act were overpowered by the dazzling perfor- mance of Santa Claus by Coach Regen (Best Role as Controversial Fictional Character.) The Service Club, for the first time in over 70 years, presented a gleeful Valentine’s Dance. The band was the schizophrenic City Streets, who were torn between Pop-Top 40 singles and four dancin’ jivin’ brothers pouring out Motown Classics. They were, however, quite entertaining. Mention must be made of “the Cake” which was the product of many hours of hard work by students’ mothers and covered several square feet. Homecoming brought The Crime and a BELL photographer to Brownlee O. Currey. Dances In an attempt to nurture the true renaissance character of an MBA student, several student groups held dances in ’83-’84. The first dance was preferred to the student body by the creative, imaginative Student Council. Never before had a dance like the one following the Hillwood football game graced Brownlee O. Currey Gymnasium in MBA history. The idea was simple yet revolutionary: AIRBAND! ! Students would perform for the audience musical adventures which in reality were pre-recorded on albums, cassettes, and other re- cording media, by famous musical personalities. The dance opened with a wave of people swept to the gym by the energy generated by the Big Red’s trounc- ing of its Hillwood opponents, but it wasn’t enough; these people wanted more; they wanted ... AIR- BAND. From the midst of this pandemonium emerged the sound of the Village People’s YMCA. From the midst of the music emerged the members of the Stu- dent Council who had no shame. Thence followed a performance which still lingers in the dreams of all who were there. The performance also included smashing renditions of Prince’s “Little Red Corvette” and the Romantics’ “What I Like About You!” The Hill 191 Godspell With the presentation of “Godspell” on February 24- 26, students without a doubt saw the most highly ac- claimed production that MBA has mounted in recent years. Especially effective with a young cast, “God- spell” is a later 1960’s pop-rock musical based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew. The humor in the show reveals Jesus to modern-day lingo, fads, and im- ages without violating the inherent sacredness of the story. Included in Stephen Schwartz’s magnificent score are the familiar tunes “Prepare Ye Way of the Lord” and “Day by Day.” Although the cast had a rehearsal period of only four weeks, director Rick Seay and musical director-choreo- grapher Michael Thrasher brilliantly staged the show and guided it in the right direction. The ensemble amused the audience with its take-off on “Mr. Bill” as the beaten man rescued by the good Samaritan. At the same time, the betrayal and crucifixion of Jesus left many a tearful eye in the audience. The play was en- thusiastically received by the audiences. MBA boys in the cast of “Godspell” were Drew Moore as Jesus, Tim Don as Judas, and John Bauman, Mi- chael Starr, and David Wood in the ensemble. Com- pleting the cast of ten were girls representing four schools: They were Lyn Miles and Maria Seigenthaler from St. Cecilia, Vicki McMurray from Harpeth Hall, Melanie Lockett from Whites Creek, and Xan Wad- dell from McGavock. Jim Poston served as technical director, with Dake Clarke as stage manager and Rob Sommer and David Farrar on the lighting crew. Tim Don (center) as Judas, (top left) Drew Moore as Jesus, (above) Jesus makes partings, (left) The New Gym In May of 1983, the final chapter in MBA’s campus extension program began. In May of 1984, the chapter resulted in a new regulation basketball court built for use by the Junior School and Intramural Competition groups. The new structure containing the gym also includes a wrestling room, weight room, laundry room, and extra locker rooms. In addition to the new gym, the old gym received some fairly extensive renovation. The lobby was completely renovated, and the beautiful Roberts Room was added. New carpet, paint, and fire doors will be added to the present varsity locker room. A new lab for Honors AP Biology and Chemistry will add significantly to the science facilities. The completion of the new gym serves as a testament to MBA’s strong commitment to give its athletes perhaps the finest facilities available in the state. 197 The Prom The “Eiffel Tower”, pari of the Paris theme. After many late night construction meetings, the 1984 Prom began taking shape, with many juniors giving their time during the week before in order to create a Prom indicative of MBA. The theme of the Prom was Paris, and a replica of the Eiffel Tower was constructed with white lights streaming down from its pinnacle. To further illustrate the theme, a water fountain with col- ored lights was placed in the back center of the Eiffel Tower, and trees, also festooned with lights, lined the runway of the set. Large floral arrangements lined the stairs which were covered with red carpet, and ivy bor- dered the low wall in front of the processional. After long nights and days of preparation, the night of the Prom was at hand. The seniors arrived after attend- ing the Senior Banquet and roast at Belmont College. The band began to play after the seniors and their dates had been presented. As the band. Major Midnite, Who’s that with Davidson? played, they began to understand the students better, and they played music that everyone liked. Refresh- ments were served during the course of the evening, and the annual tradition of pictures was carried on, aided this year by one of the more unique backdrops ever. The Prom ended about midnight with the students and their dates going to their class bre akfasts. The senior breakfast was held at Scott O’Neal’s, and the juniors’ at Bobby Frist’s. The sophomores feasted at Rob Ikard’s. After the breakfasts, (nearly) everyone took their dates home. A special thanks should be given to the mothers who provided the refreshments and contirbuted with the theme and design of the tables. Also a great thanks is owed to all the juniors who worked so hard to provide the seniors with a memorable evening. 202 Art Shows Two works by Paul Harmon. This year proved to be one of the best for MBA’s multi- faceted art program. Under the leadership of Mr. Jim Womack, the art department has attracted much at- tention from the community for a year-long series of outstanding shows and displays of work by prominent artists. In the fall, the Patrick Wilson Library provided a setting for the show “Artists Three,” which featured portraits by Anne Muller, modernistic quilt patterns and design by Bets Ramsey, and unique wood carvings by Robert Fletcher. January brought an exhibition of recent works by Paul Harmon, an artist of internation- al stature. In his paintings, Harmon makes use of a stencil through which he applies oil, acrylic, and enam- el to the canvas; his technique was of special interest to the viewers of the show. In February, the school paid tribute to Mrs. Phoebe Greene, who retired in 1983 after serving on the MBA faculty for twenty-three years, with a special show of oils and watercolors by Mrs. Louise LeQuire and sculp- ture, drawings, and prints by her son, Allan LeQuire. A graduate of MBA, Allan is presently at work on a forty- eight foot statue of Athena for Nashville’s Parthenon. In April, Myles Maillie, a popular Nashville artist, exhibited his paintings on the Hill. The year ended with a show of works of all types by MBA student artists. 203 THE BELL warning hostile crowd The Hostile Crowd The rebirth of Big Red Spirit, reminiscent of the resurrection of the Spirit by Jack Combs several years ago, occurred within the walls of Brownlee O. Currey Gym- nasium this winter as the Varsity Basketball team fought their way through a tough schedule that in- cluded a trip to the Regional Tour- nament. Students of all varieties came to the games in droves. This massive support forced the extension of the student section down an entire set of bleachers. At many of the big games, people were forced to stand at the end of the court. Rambunc- tious supporters fought for the front rows to deride the opposing roundballers and “question” the officials’ judgements. At an early contest, the rowdy bunch abandoned the front rows for a more srategic location on the very edge of the court. As emotion reached a towering crescendo, an untimely call sparked an extrane- ous participation by non-team members as several of the impas- sioned boosters spilled onto the court in disbelief. The fans chris- tened themselves the “Hostile Crowd.” The uprising was sup- pressed, but “The Spirit” could not be held back. As “Kris Kringle Day’’ ap- proached, one could have expected a lull in support. However, during the Ryan Invitational Tourna- ment, the undaunted crowd proved to be the embodiment of another spirit, the Christmas spirit, as Yuletide carols filled the Ryan Hall. Student participation was better than ever, and the tremendous help to the team due to the crowd support simply cannot be de- scribed. Career Day Initiated Choosing a college and making a tentative career decision are two of the more important considerations of MBA Juniors and Seniors. Through the initiation of Career Day, MBA has taken a more ac- tive role in the career aspect of these interrelated concerns. The goal of Career Day was to pro- vide each Junior and Senior with an opportunity to explore four ca- reer areas of personal interest. To accomplish this task, the guidance department elicited the aid of Nashvillians with expertise in a va- riety of fields, including medicine, law, corporate business, politics, advertising, journalism, and sever- al different areas of engineering. These speakers, who generously donated valuable time to MBA, guaranteed the program’s success. Each speaker started the meetings with a presentation covering the nature of his occupation, the meth- ods of entering the profession, and the various advantages and disad- vantages of such a career. These presentations were followed by a time allotted for individual ques- tions from the audiences. Most students applauded this new effort and labeled the program a success. For perhaps the first time at MBA, the Juniors and Seniors received information specific to the careers many will someday em- brace. It appears that Career Day with be returning next year with an even more diverse collection of career fields from which to opt. THE BELL 1984 Bike Race On February 28, approximately seven teams of four students apiece headed to the MBA track to par- ticipate in the fourth annual Bike Race. The race, sponsored by the newspaper and direct ed by Dr. Niemeyer and Jeff Gaw, consisted of fifty laps around the four hun- dred meter track, with each mem- ber of the four-man team required to cycle at least one lap. In a shocking upset, the Niemeyer- inspired pre-race favorites, “Pas- sion over Reason”, were soundly defeated by the unheralded new- comers, “The Nonames.” “The Nonames” consisted of Sam Graber, Elliott Sloan, Steve Alte- meier, and Matt Dolloff. They fin- ished in a rain-hampered, but com- mendable thirty-eight minutes. “The Jock-strappers” edged “Team X” for third place in a mildly controversial finish. De- spite the wet weather, this race fielded more teams than any pre- vious running, and hopefully set a precedent for years to follow. Roberts Room Dedicated In January, 1984, a ceremony was held in the Brownlee O. Currey Gymnasium to dedicate the new Roberts Room. The room itself is a gift from the Roberts family in memory of their son Stephen Rob- erts, an alumnus of the class of 1978. The reception was attended by close friends of the family, friends of Stephen, the basketball team, various faculty members, and a representative body of stu- dents. Mr. Bondurant and Mr. Roberts spoke briefly. Mr. Rob- erts commented upon his son’s love for the school and indicated a de- sire that the room be used by the students. This brief ceremony was followed by refreshments in the gym lobby. The Roberts Room concept evolved out of Mr. Robert’s desire to make a significant contribution to MBA in memory of his son Ste- phen. It became evident that MBA needed a room designed for meet- ings as well as another room to dis- play its many trophies. The close attention paid by the Roberts to this project resulted in a room which admirably fulfills both of these objectives. The room itself is exquisitely decorated with fine furniture, paneled cabinets, and plush carpeting. Separated from the lobby by a glass wall, it is equipped with a television, refrig- erator, icemaker, sink, and a screen for any projected presenta- tion. A unique feature of this room is four watercolors depicting var- ious campus scenes. The Roberts Room has served pri- marily as a meeting room for school organizations, the Mothers’ Auxiliary, and the Board of Trust- ees. Recently, the room has been opened in the morning for use by academically privileged students. The versatility of the room will en- able it to serve MBA in many ca- pacities as new needs arise. Mr. Roberts accepts a gift from the basketball team, (left) THE BELL Theme Night In the week the theme was always there, but we did not work on it. We would sometimes go to the li- brary and stare at the pages of cri- tiques and always the reading would be less than the experience and we would end up talking until a librarian approached. And then it would be Wednesday and night and black and there would only be many sheets of paper with nothing before us, like fields of snow in mountains above where trees can grow. This we did many times, but it was never any easier. There was always the coffee which makes your hands and eyes twitch in the first hours of day and which makes your mind lose its ideas. There was the initial labor of the first sentence and of the thesis statement and of the “This we did many times, but it was never any easier.” rough draft and the fool’s relief which came with its completion to those either unitiated to the theme or to those too blind to recognize their pain. And then it would be time to write the final copy and it is a hard thing to learn, but those of us who were there and wrote themes know that it took intelligence and honor and dignity and sacrifice and endur- ance to write seven pages on noth- ing. And when a man wrote his theme and signed both pledges and skipped lines correctly and used the proper form on footnotes it was good. And when he actually wrote a coherent paper with organization and verbs and more than two ad- jectives and avoided a run-on style peculiar to a certain American au- thor it was fine. When a man could do both of these things even as his eyes twitched and as he began to wonder if his ideas made sense it was good and fine. In the morning, the world and the sun also rose. We saw the rising, but we knew what had come before it and drove it and killed it. We were never the same after having endured the night and in the end it was only the name of the theme that sustained us. — Ransom Van Riper Soccer Team Kisses Dumptruck Reprinted by permission of the BELL RINGER. Bound for weeks of bacchanalian pleasures (wine, women, and soc- cer), the 1984 version of the MBA soccer team met at dawn of March 9, 1984 on the MBA campus to prepare for the now defunct trip to Tampa. Having blown off school, the players had vowed to cast off any social and or moral responsi- bilities for the duration of the trip. Little did they know of the tragic consequences of this convenant with the Devil. Seven seniors (Elliot “Psycho” Sloan, Ross Ballenger, Mark Pol- lack, Davidson French, Tim Don, THE BELL Soccer . . . Kevin Wolfe, and Currey Hall), piled into Elliot’s casket on wheels. Realizing that they had forgotten one of the necessities of decadency, the music, they headed for Kevin’s house to get the box. With Elliot’s suburban taking the lead, the soccer team pulled out of MBA looking much like a funeral procession. (Foreshadowing per- haps?) At approximately 6:16 a.m., the early morning haze en- veloping the caravan and the land- scape, they headed towards Har- peth Hall on Estes Road. Meanwhile, on the other side of Gotham City, a caravan of two-ton steel gray dumptrucks driven by a cerebral vacuum was moving at cruising speed to intercept them at the Woodmont Blvd. — Estes Rd. intersection. Driven by insane jeal- ousy over the team’s going to Flor- ida, attending school, and having a life, these evil-doers had planned to thwart them from their intended “mission.” As they approached the crossing, the trucks reached ramming speed, yet, they were premature (probably characteristically). Their calculations had “acciden- tally” put them, strangely enough, through a red light in the middle of the intersection. To quote the im- mortal words of Mr. Kevin Jacob Wolfe: “Not key.” These seven se- misedate, innocent, and morally chaste missionaries were awed as God’s instrument of wrath loomed before them. At this point, passion obliterated any semblance of reason. Elliot, realizing that the team’s combined weight and that the potential of the transferance of kinetic energy would easily propel his vehicle through the paper-thin Fischer- Price Lego dump truck, wisely sal- lied farther. Cadavers littered the boulevard. The sky broke as the crimson sun shone down upon the macabre scene. Gotham city awoke to the screams of Mr. Lanier searching for his prized pupil, Tim Don. Passing the ambulance on the way to the hospital, the injured, Cur- rey, Ross, Davidson, and Mark, were treated to Mark’s repertoire of Islamic vows and oaths. At the hospital, our new “manifest destiny,” Currey was heard to say, “Just leave me in the car; I just want to close my eyes and rest,” obviously sacrificing his own well- being for others. Rock of Gibral- tar, Salt of the Earth, Man among Men. Inside the emergency room, every- one was X-rayed as Mark and Ross resigned themselves to spend- ing Spring Break of ’84 at St. Thomas I..$iajjd., off the coast of Nashville, Tennessee. ’84 Science Fair The MBA Science Fair is many things to many people. To some it is an opportunity to demonstrate scientific ability and creativity. To those less inclined, the fair is an annual source of anguish, an un- wanted science course require- ment. The high school science fair is di- vided into five catagories: Botany, Chemistry, Microbiology, Physics, and Zoology. The Junior School has its own competitions in three divisions: Earth Science, Biology, and Physics. Although the popular exhibits on the backs of the pro- jects were noticeably below par this year. Dr. Thomas declared the 1984 Science Fair to the best since she arrived. In the Botany division, Paul Kah- lon’s THE EFFECTS OF GROWTH HORMONES ON PLANTS took the first place rib- bon, while in the Zoology division, David Chickey’s A STUDY OF THE EFFECTS OF A LIQUID PROTEIN ON MICE received top honors. First place in Microbi- ology was earned by Jiannbin Shiao’s THE EFFICIENCY OF LEUKOCYTES IN CONTROL- LING INFECTIONS OF C. AL- BICAUS; and Willie Lin’s BIO- LUMINESCENE DETERMINATION OF ATP gamed the gold in the competitive Chemistry division. Meanwhile, in Physics, Bobby Frist won first place with the now classic A STUDY OF PENDULUM MO- TION, edging out Bill Bain- bridge’s thought-provoking probe, THE DOPPLER EFFECT ON THE A-TEAM, the most talked- about entry in the fair. For the third straight year, MBA sent projects to the Mid-State Sci- ence and Engineering Fair at Van- derbilt; this time, a record forty three entires. Last year’s semifina- list Arshad Khan won awards from the Army and from the Air Force, and Jiannbin Shiao won a Semifin- alist Award with one of the more impressive exhibits of the show. Student Council Sitting: M. Hardcastle, B. Frahn, President P. Lentz, Secretary D. Wood, B. Bainbridge; Standing: T. Cassetty, L. Martine, W. Meyer, B. Fuson C. Mayes, D. Fish, R. Bueno, R. Heard; Not Pictured: Vice-President C. Guzikowski, Secretary T. Don, R. Black. In the Summer of ’83, when most students were ques- tioning themselves about what sun-rating of Copper- tone to use, the members of the ’83- ' 84 Student Council were wondering, “Why are we going to Davidson Col- lege“ “Because you have to!” President Lentz replied philoshophically. The Student Council did indeed jour- ney to Davidson to learn about leadership in a MAIS conference. The Council returned highly enthused and eagerly anticipated the beginning of school. Meetings at MBA every Tuesday night produced results even before classes began. The Council discussed aspects of the procedure governing library use, problems emerg- ing from the new schedule, and other issues of school policy. The council then decided that there would be a dance (thus delivering on many campaign promises). The amazing Airband Dance ensued, and provided maxi- mum enjoyment for the entertainment dollar. In ser- vice circles, the Student Council sponsored a clean-up of the Vine Street Christian Church parking lot, and it launched a food drive for the Second Harvest Food Bank. In internal matters, the Council introduced a new facet of communication to class meetings: divided class meetings, in which the classes were separated into smaller groups. This system met with marginal success. Conversely, there was the meeting with Harpeth Hall’s Student Council which yielded our joint activities with that school for 1983-’84, none. In November, the Council sponsored the first Clash Day, which, together with two Duds Days, garnered over three hundred dollars for such causes as the Cen- ter for Domestic Violence and the Edgehill Methodist Church’s soup kitchen. At the same time, the Student Council continued to fulfill its role as the voice of the student body, developing proposals on such issues as the use of the Roberts Room and the new privelege- demerit relationship. Overall, the Student Council en- joyed a very good year as it assumed a more active and visible role at MBA. 210 Honor Council Sitting: Secretary C. Hall, President J. Harrison, Vice-President B. Knight, Treasurer R. Van Riper; Standing: J. Riven, T. Jackson, D. Smith, J Thompson, R. Alley, D. Chickey, B. Donnell, B. Cochran. This year’s Honor Council, led by president John Har- rison, continued its difficult duty in upholding the hon- or code at MBA. The Honor System was started in 1945 for the purpose of discouraging lying, cheating, and stealing. Today, this idea still stands as the back- bone for the Honor Council and its actions. Unfortu- nately, the document called the “Constitution” of the MBA Honor System that acts as an outline and guide for the Council’s actions is very outdated. It is so out- dated, in fact, that many of the articles outlined in the document are no longer used. One of the more obvious conflicts between present ac- tions and the details of the Constitution is the election process for members. The method for elections outlined in the document is disregarded at present for practical purposes. Aside from the election process, many prob- lems arise about the details of procedure and punish- ment that are either not outlined in the document or are no longer used by the Council. Also of major concern is the controversy surrounding the act of deception. The Constitution, although specifying its Jurisdiction over cases of lying, cheating, and stealing, never mentions attempts to deceive. At this time, the Council considers deception an offense; but again, this subtlety needs to be clarified by a change to the Constitution. Again, like last year, the Honor Council made further plans to ammend this obsolete charter. 211 Totomoi This past year six new members were added to Totomoi, MBA’s honorary fra- ternity. Inducted at the Winter Tapping were three seniors: Sam Chang, John Harrison, and Ransom Van Riper. After the Spring ceremony, these three were joined by senior Parish Lentz, junior Da- vid Chickey, and Mrs. Hollins. In 1984, Totomoi celebrates its thirtieth anniver- sary as an institution on the Hill. Dr. Sager founded Totomoi in 1954 to honor individuals who had exhibited extraordi- nary achievements in several facets of school life. A student’s participation is measured according to a graded point system. To qualify for membership, a student must accumulate enough points in three of the following catagories: scholarship, athletics, student govern- ment, organizations, forensics, and dra- matics and publications and citizenship. In addition, the student must have a suit- able academic average, and he must be approved by a faculty vote. Row 1: S. Chang, B. Hassel, R. Van Riper; Row 2: T. Rafalowski, J. Gaw (not pictured): P. Lentz, D. Chickey, J. Harrison FCA The Fellowship of Christian Athletes had a very successful year in 1983-1984. Meaningful programs were arranged by sponsor Mr. Mark Elliott and president Jeff Gaw. These programs included great speakers such as Pogo Smith and Bill Wade and discussions of scripture. One very encouraging aspect of this year was the attendance, which was constant- ly in the fifteen to twenty range. Enjoy- able new aspects of this year’s F.C.A. were date nights and the post F.C.A. Basketbrawl league. The highlight of the year was the Christian Athlete of the Year banquet, in which Jeff Gaw was MBA’s nominee. The prospects for the future of F.C.A. at MBA are bright as a result of a strong, underclassman turn- out this year. Row 1: M. Finks, B. Cochran, A. Jackson, J. Gaw, B. Fuson; Row 2: T. Frist, Bud Henderson, P . Lentz, T. Patikas, D. Smith, J. Thompson, Row 3: E. Tacogue, J. Cole, G. Turner, M. Wills, B. Donnell; Row 4: S. Chang, B. Graham, S. Stroman, J. Brown (not pictured) B. Fuson, T. Pardue, J. Owen, J. Dale. 212 Service Club Members: J. Moore, S. O’Neal, B. Lewis, M. Drury, M. Fabian, D. French, J. Gaw, Guzikowski, Jimmy Moore, J. Harrison, L. Hayes, P. Lentz, W. Nowell, E. Sloan, M. Finks, R. Alley, B. Baingridge, R. Black, T. Brothers, D. Chickey, B. Frahn, M. Hardcastle, D. Muddiman, M. Pirrie, S. Stroma ' n, F. Wilk, H. Peffen, R. Bueno, C. Fridrich, J. Griffith, D. Malone, T. Patikas, N. Sieveking, L. Vaughn, H. Walker. The M BA Service Club’s f unction is to provide any service for the school or aid in worthy community projects. The club is an honorary fraternity composed of students exhib- iting qualities of leadership and service. Under the leader- ship of President John Moore, Vice-president Scott O’Neal, and Secretary-Treasurer Bryan Lewis, the 1983- 84 Service Club strove very hard to help to aid the school in athletic events, student testing, etc. In the fall, the club provided the ushers for the home football games and helped in the preparations for the Spaghetti Supper and Homecoming. The Service Club also helped with the Shrine Paper Sale. During the winter, the Service Club again kept busy. This time, they aided in setting up the gym for all basketball games and in cleaning up afterwards. The Service Club also helped with the concessions stand, the regional debate tournament and the freshman wrestling tournament. Later, in the spring, the club sponsored two dances and a paper drive on Palm Sunday. Overall the ambitions of the Service Club were high, but the members indeed were equal to the task. National Merit Semifinalists and Finalists Junior Honor Society Row 1: T. Rafalowski, T. Don, P. Lentz, S. Chang; Row 2: S. Westermann, J. Harrison, M. Drury, B. Hassel, A. Jackson (not pictured) S. Altemeier, B. Lamb, R. Van Riper, G. Vincent. Row 1 : N. Wasudev, R. Harris, B. Grants, M. Wills, R. Bueno, B. Henderson, B. Hassel; Row 2: W. Lin, B. Donnell, C. Fly, S. Mal- kani, J. Norris; Row 3: D. Chen, C. Hailey, K. Gilliland, R. Archer, R. Westermann; Not Pictured: R. Po. Cum Laude Row I: C. Zanone, T. Oliphant, J. Harrison, S. Chang; Row 2: A. Jackson, B. Hassel, J. Gaw, G. Vincent, M. Finks (not pictured) J. Edwards, B. Graham, T. Rafalowski, J. Bauman, D. Chickey, S. Garfinkel, Pat Rau, Buzz Frahn. On April 24, the MBA Cum Laude Society inducted thirteen new members at a ceremony held in Wallace Hall. The initiation marked the third year of MBA’s participation in Cum Laude, a nationwide honorary fraternity that recognizes outstanding academic achievement of high school students, faculty, and friends. The organization, founded in 1 906, is centered around the motto “Arete, Dike, Time,” which trans- lates into “Excellence, Justice, and Honor.” Up to fif- teen percent of each senior class is eligible for member- ship. In this year’s induction, members-in-course Sam Chang and John Edwards gave the scriptural reading and benediction. Honorary member Nelson C. An- drews delivered the Cum Laude Address. Then the new members were announced and presented with Cum Laude pins. Six seniors were initiated: Jeff Gaw, Brent Graham, Tommy Oliphant, Tony Rafalowski, and Griffin Vincent. Six juniors joined them: John Bau- man, David Chickey, Buzz Frahn, Scott Garfinkel, Pat Rau, and Chris Zanone. Also inducted was a new hon- orary member. Jack Massey, chosen because of his extraordinary service to the school. 215 Chorus Row 1 : C. Fawcett, M. Hardcastle; Row 2: J. Mahoney, D. Clarke, C. Lutz, M. Starr, J. Huddleston; Row 3: D. Dillon, C. Geddie; Row 4: D. Fish, P. Richards, B. Mangrum, S. O’Neal (not pictured) J. Bauman, G. Petznick. The 1 983-84 version of the Montgomery Bell Academy Chorus once again, as in years past, brought much praise and respect to the school. Although few in num- ber, the members possessed an enthusiasm which al- lowed them to perform numbers that many larger choirs would not attempt. The chorus, characterized by much energy and many humorous antics, was not merely singers singing songs, but a group of performers illustrating their material. Because of the nature of this chorus, it garnered many names throughout the year — the most popular being “Merf and the Magictones.” Once again, the chorus master was the very talented and renowned Gerald Arthur. Through his leadership, the chorus made giant strides throughout the year and became a truly “professional” group. The winter was the time for the chorus’ annual holiday season tour. The tour consisted of performances at St. Cecelia, St. Bernard, MBA, and three performances at the Centennial Club. Then, in the spring, the chorus performed at the Father-Son Banquet, in a traditional show with the Harpeth Hall Chorus. Indeed, the chorus once again upheld the tradition it has made for itself in the Nashville community and represented MBA well. Cheerleaders Row 1: A. Dale, B. Stein, B. Oldham, T. Tully, S. Simmons, S. Morris, K. Sanders, Row 2: M. Pollack, G. Lackey, A. Jones, J. Enkema, M. Hardcastle, D. Wood, G. Asher. The football season got off to an early start for the cheerleaders with their annual retreat to MTSU, home of the summer Cheerleader Training Camp. Upon their return, the cheerleaders continued to work hard in preparation for a hopeful season. As in the past, Mr. Carter and Dr. Thomas led the cheerleading force to a level of expertise. The cheerleaders motivated the Big Red Spirit by their traditional pep rallies and their unique and personal enthusiasm. Along with the football players and great speakers, the cheerleaders fired up the student body with their grunts, shouts, and original cheers. All in all, the cheerleaders, aided by a winning season and a journey to the Butter Bowl, led a resurgence of Big Red Spirit. 217 Outing Club Row I: B. Francis, B. Reeves, J. Thompson, Temp Sullivan; Row 2: M. Fabian, S. O’Neal, S. Carey, J. McLaren, D. Dillon, J. Albrecht; Not pictured: A. Stuart, R. Ballenger, E. McConnell, P. Lentz, J. Davis, A. Davis. Although the Outing Club went on only four trips in 1 983- 84, it took new strides in providing some much-needed environmental education to its participants. After beginning the year with a September caving trip in Tennessee, the Outing Club spent the rest of the year on the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia. In October, the Club took on a grueling twenty mile section of A.T. from Devil’s Fork Gap to Allen Gap in Tennessee North Carolina with beautiful fall colors at their height. In November, the club moved South to Max Patch Mountain, a marvelous southern Appalachian Bald, to begin a wonderful trip in the shadow of the Smo- kies, going to Davenport Gap. Bringing an early close to the year in February was an exciting trip in Georgia be- ginning at Hightower Gap on a remote mountain road, going over Springer Mountain. Hopefully, in the club of 1984-85, new leadership will emerge from the Outing Club’s Membership and continue attempts to educate the MBA student body about moun- tain and other ecosystems while providing an enjoyable atmosphere for learning. 218 Big Red Club The student body, more or less. This year’s Big Red Club, under the guidance of officers Gary Asher, Chris Guzikowski, John Harri- son, and Scott O’Neal, maintained its reputation as one of the most popular organizations on campus. Boasting no requirements for membership, the club had no problem again in maintaining its magnitude. The Big Red Club helped again this year to sustain high school spirit and promoted the rollicking and (at times) rowdy spirit along with performing its traditional duties at Homecoming. 1983’s Home- coming Dance was the first to make a profit, and Mr. Carter and Dr. Thomas did a superb job as faculty advisors. It was, to say the least, a successful year. 219 Debate Row 1 : W. Sprouse, J. Pfeffer, R. Harris, M. Laird, C. Ptomey, W. Lin; Row 2: S. Chang, J. Boone, R. Page, T. Rafalowski, S. Bennett, S. Boone, J. Joe, J. Frace; Row 3: K. Hardin, B. Fitzpatrick, S. Carey, M. Seshul, G. Vincent, G. Logan (not pictured) P. Kahlon, N. Wasudev, T. Outlaw, S. Westermann. Succeeding Thomas E. Sullivan as debate and speech coach, Billy Tate, who distinguished himself for many years by coaching at Selma High School, has continued the tradition of excellence in his first year at Montgomery Bell Academy. This year the school will send six students to compete in the National Speech and Debate Tourna- ment to be held in June on the campus of Trinity Universi- ty in San Antonio, Texas. The top varsity team of Sam Chang and Griffin Vincent won the Tennessee District Tournament in February, and the team of Paul Kahlon and Niku Wasudev placed first in the State Tournament held in April. Scott Carey and Tony Rafalowski won state championships in original oratory and extemporaneous speaking respectively. Scott and Tony are the first stu- dents in MBA history to qualify for the national tourna- ment in individual speaking events. The debators compiled a list of fine performances in na- tionally prestigious tournaments throughout the year. In January, MBA hosted the Southern Bell Forum II, one of the finest and best-run tournaments in the country, with teams from throughout the country. The tournament greatly aided MBA’s reputation as a school which takes debate seriously, and all the aid of the administration was greatly appreciated by the debate team. Despite the loss of team leaders Sam and Griffin, the squad promises to con- tinue the custom of winning debate teams under rising senior Tommy Outlaw and rising juniors Robert Harris and Madison Laird. Hopefully, this year’s showing at the NFL Nationals will continue MBA’s past great success at the tournament (including a fourth place showing in ’82 and an eighth place finish in ’83). Regardless of this finish, however, the team will continue to excel. 220 Somewhat paradoxical at first glance, the Art room at MBA, at different periods of the day, presents several different and diverse settings for the prospective art stu- dents. First period is characterized by few students, quiet, slow classical music, and frantic art history students get- ting the last glance of the slide for the test; while eighth period sees a hoard of people, energy, 91 Rock, and con- servation. This difference in settings is appealing to the MBA student trying to “escape,” because Art provides a place for one’s own creativity and individuality not found on a daily basis in other areas of the campus. This year’s Art program has been most successful, with many students taking part for the first time. Their talents and achievements were displayed at the end of the year at the Student Art Show one of the largest shows of its type since the late ’50s, the students displaying their diversity in skills and techniques with over eighty works displayed. This growth in interest in art at MBA is optimistic and should continue over the next years of MBA. Bell Ringer The 1983-84 BELL RINGER has again taken great steps forward in the investigation, reporting, and pre- senting of news at Montgomery Bell Academy. With a declared purpose to make this year’s paper the best ever, the editors, Bryan Hassel at the helm, and Chris Kelley and Chris Guzikowski assisting, proved them- selves able of producing a quality product. The paper’s size increased, and the quality of the mate- rial within did as well. Taking control of the entertain- ment section, Chris Kelley utilized unique and interest- ing layout techniques to produce an eye-catching section, while the front page featured stories of interest to all. The sports section, as always, remained an area of great interest and sports editor Jeff Gaw insured that it was always filled with dynamic features. Other edi- tors who provided valuable time and effort included Tommy Oliphant as business chief. Drew Moore on copy, and Andy Brown on the photographs beat. Next year’s paper will indeed have to be a superior publica- tion to live up to the standards generated by the quality of the 1983-84 BELL RINGER. C. Kelley, T. Oliphant, D. Moore, B. Guzikowski. Hassel (not pictured) J. Gaw, C. Archives This year marked the appearance of the second annual issue of ARCHIVES, the literary magazine of Mont- gomery Bell Academy. The staff consisting of editors Bryan Hassel and Tony Rafalowski and art editor Bill Treanor, worked closely to assemble a publication which would reflect the thought and creative efforts of the student body. The editors benefited greatly from the invaluable advice of Mrs. Cathy Hightower, advi- sor, and Mr. Jim Womack, who helped in bringing together the art contributions for the magazine. Thanks to the assistance and guidance of Mr. Bud Francis and the skillful artists of Francis and Lusky Co., ARCHIVES, which was expanded in order to accomodate the many entries in fiction, poetry, and art, retained its now characteristic air of professionalism. It is hoped that, after many years without a regular stu- dent magazine of creative writing and art, an enduring literary tradition has been established at MBA with the advent of ARCHIVES. B. Hassel, T. Rafalowski. SADD Row 1: B. Frahn, T. Owen, S. Chang, B. Blevins; Row 2: G. Turner, B. Hassel, B. Fuson, D. Smith; Row 2: B. Henderson, B. Cochran. This year a group of concerned students began to meet informally to discuss the problem of teenage drinking and driving. After several informal meetings they de- veloped a concrete plan to found a SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) chapter at MBA. Led by sen- ior Greg Turner, several meetings open to all interested students were held in the Roberts Room. At these meetings, advised by John Bennett, the students dis- cussed possible projects to combat drunk driving. The group decided that education should be its main focus. They also decided to become involved in the Nashville Youth Network’s safe rides program. In this plan, stu- dents stationed by a phone will go pick up and take home a person who is drunk or whose ride is drunk. The project of education was divided into two areas, parent education and student education. Other ideas under consideration include parent-student contracts and stu- dent-student contracts. In view of the tremendous sup- port of the student body, SADD members are optimis- tic about the next year, as they prepare to materialize these projects. Rifle Team Row 1 : J.Rawlings, H. Nichols, R. Hendrick, M. Steck; Row 2 : J. Albrecht, B. Treanor, B. Mangrum, T. Sullivan, B. Fitzpatrick. 223 CONCLUSION Commencement As spring came to a close, so did the 1983-84 Montgomery Bell Academy school year. On Sat- urday, June 2, Mr. Bondurant presided over the ceremonies of the one-hundred seventeenth com- mencement which took place in the Brown Lee O. Curry gymnasium. For the graduating seniors, those last few weeks were finally over. The final themes were written; the final tests were taken; and the exams were finished. Commencement brought with it for most seniors the end of a very important part of their lives. For the underclassmen, commence- ment was the completion of yet one more year in their education at M.B.A., a seemingly endless process would culminate for them some day in the future. The program began with the “marching” of the underclassmen into the gym, followed by the “march” of the seniors. Then, Parish Lentz gave the invocation which was followed by the speech of the salutatorian Sam Chang. Next came the valedictory speech of Bryan Hassel. Following these speeches, the special awards and academic awards, along with the certificates to the gradu- ating eighth graders, were given. After the awards came the grand finale, the presentation of diplomas to the seniors. The Alma Mater was sung, followed by a benediction by John Harri- son, ending the 1983-1984 school year. VANDERBILT (13) Steve Altemeier Andy Brown Bruce Burgess Bob Enkema Davidson French Larry Hayes Alan Jackson Chris Kelley Arshad Khan Buddy Knight Bryan Lewis Scott O’Neal Elliott Sloan TENNESSEE (7) Gary Asher Richard Brown Russell Coleman Scott Haley Fletcher Lance Michael Parker Kip Smith BAYLOR (5) John Harrison Bill Lamb Tommy Oliphant Phil Robinson Griffin Vincent NORTH CAROLINA (4) John Edwards Arthur Jones Bryan Hassel David Wood AUBURN (3) Mike Fabian Scott Portis Shane Stokes ALABAMA (3) Garth Fails Brian Goldman Mark Pollack CENTRE (3) John Moore Ernest Tacogue Bill Tirrill VIRGINIA (3) Hamilton Gayden Marvin Morris Jimmy O’Neil MILLSAPS (2) Ross Ballenger Greg Turner S.M.U. (2) Brad Blevins Currey Hall SEWANEE (2) Jim Moore John Morrissey MEMPHIS STATE (2) John Gallaher Will Nowell DUKE (2) Tony Rafalowski Steve Westermann BROWN (2) Rob Sommer Ransom Van Riper TENNESSEE TECH ( 2 ) Mike Steck Bill Treanor TEXAS John Carter PENNSYANIA Matt Dolloff GEORGETOWN Tim Don DARTMOUTH Matt Drury SOUTHWESTERN Brent Graham BOSTON COLLEGE Chris Guzikowski MIDDLEBURY Kyle Knight WASHINGTON AND LEE Gil Lackey SAMFORD Tim Gallimore HARDING Jeff Gaw WAKE FOREST Mark Finks KENYON Parish Lentz RICHMOND Cooper Lilly GEORGIA French McKnight BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN Brian Menke NORTHWESTERN Drew Moore MISSISSIPPI Bernie Pinto ECKERD John Roth GUILFORD Andrew Stuart CONNECTICUT Kevin Wolfe NOTRE DAME Greg Moore PRINCETON Sam Chang 227 Awards VALEDICTORIAN: Bryan Christopher Hassel SALUTATORIAN: Sam Sungsoo Chang JOHN B. HAYES AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION: Steven Burton Altemeier John Stanley Edwards Jeffrey David Gaw John Austin Roth, Jr. THE THOMAS H. MALONE, JR. AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ENGLISH COMPOSITION: Ransom Edward Van Riper THE KIRBY E, AND MARGARET JACKSON AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE BY A SENIOR IN NATURAL SCIENCES: Steven Burton Altemeier THE RENSSELAER MATH AND SCIENCE AWARD: Christopher Darryl Zanone THE HENRY A. FITTS AWARD FOR JOURNALISM: The Bell: Brad Blevins The Bell Ringer: Bryan Christopher Hassel Archives: Anthony Edward Rafalowski THE JOHN MOREHEAD DOBSON MEMORIAL AWARD FOR THE BEST SPORTS ARTICLE: Jeffrey David Gaw THE SAM DAVIS MEMORIAL MEDAL: Mark Manuel Pollack THE LINDSEY AWARD TO THE OUTSTANDING ATHLETE OF 1983-1984: Matthew James Drury THE JACK C. MASSEY JUNIOR SCHOOL CITIZENSHIP AWARD: Michael Andrew Morrissey THE SEWANEE AWARD TO THE BEST CITIZEN IN THE JUNIOR CLASS: Harry Joseph Frahn, IV THE CIVITAN AWARD FOR SENIOR CLASS CITIZENSHIP: William Parish Lentz DAR AWARD FOR GOOD CITIZENSHIP: John Gray Harrison FRANCIS E. CARTER, JR. AWARD FOR THE OUTSTANDING BOY IN THE SEVENTH GRADE: John Henry Rice CUM LAUDE SOCIETY AWARD FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN THE JUNIOR SCHOOL: Charles Leo Hailey, II WALTER NOEL, JR. AWARD TO THE OUTSTANDING BOY IN THE JUNIOR SCHOOL: David Billings Spickard DONALD ROSS AWARD TO THE OUTSTANDING FRESHMAN: Charles Eugene Mayes HENRY W. BOYD, JR. AWARD TO THE OUTSTANDING BOY IN THE SOPHOMORE CLASS: Reuben A. Bueno, Jr. LINDSLEY RUTH AWARD TO THE OUTSTANDING JUNIOR: Robert Samuel Black THE WILLIAM BAILEY MEMORIAL AWARD FOR HONOR, INTEGRITY, AND LOYALTY IN THE SENIOR CLASS: John Gray Harrison THE WILLIAM MARTIN AWARD TO THE BEST ALL- AROUND BOY IN THE SCHOOL: Bryan Christopher Hassel ENGLISH MEDALS 7th: William David Strayhorn, IV 8th: Kurt Ogden Gilliland I: John Kyoo Joe II: Hwei-Tzer Lin III: John Deal Bauman IV: Ransom Edward Van Riper WORD WEALTH MEDALS 7th: Christopher Sean Handte 8th: Robert Schaefer Westermann MATH 7th: Kenji Kono Alg. 8: David Joel Chen Alg. I: Corey Duncan McAdams Alg. II: Harry William Peffen Alg. II (H): Doctor Robert Crants Geometry (H): Brent Hunter Allen Geometry: Joseph Richard Adams Math IV (H): Christopher Darryl Zanone Math IV; Walter Smithwick, IV Math V: Thomas Walker Oliphant, Jr. Calculus AB: James Alan Jackson Calculus BC: Steven Burton Altemeier Computer (AP): Bryan Christopher Hassel LATIN 1-8: Kurt Ogden Gilliland 1-9: Thomas Smith Humphreys II: Doctor Robert Crants III: Christopher Darryl Zanone AP: Ransom Edward Van Riper FRENCH I: Kenji Kono II: Doctor Robert Crants III: John Deal Bauman IV (AP): Robert Mark Finks, III SPANISH I: John Maurice Mahoney II: Ronald Vincent Po III: Patrick Wilson Rau IV (AP): Arshad Qamar Khan HISTORY 7th: William David Strayhorn, IV 8th: Charles Leo Hailey, II Ancient: Hwei-Tzer Lin Modern: William Harold Andrews, II- Modern (AP): Arshad Qamar Khan American: Jeffrey David Gaw SCIENCE 7th: William David Strayhorn, IV 8th: Charles Leo Hailey, II Biology: Daniel Clark Geddie Biology (H): Brennon Michael Martin Chem-Phys: Andrew Mark Stuart Chemistry: Fredjoseph Goldner Chemistry (H): Doctor Robert Crants Chemistry (AP): Steven Burton Altemeier Physics: Walter Smithwick, IV Physics (H): Christopher Darryl Zanone ART Art History: Anthony Edward Rafalowski Grade School: Sean Christian Dudley High School: Bryan Lindsey Donnell CHORUS Irvine Scott O’Neal DRAMA Drew Derek Moore SPEECH Debate: Sam Sungsoo Chang Thomas Griffin Vincent Speech: Anthony Edward Rafalowski 228 The Year at a Glanee Sept. 1 Sept. 2 Sept. 6 Sept. 18 Oct. 14 Dec. 16 Jan. 3 Jan. 13 Jan. 24 Mar. 8 Mar. 9 Mar. 19 Mar. 23 Mar. 24 Apr. 15 Apr. 16 Apr. 17 Apr. 30 May 23 June 2 June 8 REGISTRATION — summer is over, time to begin summer reading SPRINGFIELD GAME — football season and the strong tradition of pre and post-game celebrations begin CLASSES BEGIN — new year begins, depression sets in for the first time in three months Arthur has a “Jim Dandy” time HOMECOMING — spaghetti supper flourishes but where is Ross? CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS — Dr. Niemeyer wins. There is no Santa Claus. CLASSES BEGIN (again) — students return from holidays with great exuberance and zeal to study EXAMS BEGIN — a very curious smell permeates study hall, exams become a true test of endurance and fortitude SECOND SEMESTER BEGINS — a bewildered student body returns from exams to find the unexpected appearance of a new speech teacher, Mr. H. Edmunds White SPRING BREAK — mass exodus of seniors to Ft. Lauder (and everything else) dale Soccer team leaves for Florida. Psycho Sloan, eager to find love and sunshine, tries to run over dumptruck and fails. CLASSES BEGIN (again) — students return from spring break, seniors now lead with orange hair Mr. Drake gives the annual “don’t give up yet” speech. Seniors are urged to continue to strive for excellence. END OF THREE WEEKS — study hall list reveals that 35 diligent, hard- working seniors are now deficient. COLLEGE REPLIES — seniors now thoroughly dazed and confused App earance of buck-buck, new interclass rivalries evolve. Administration decides to call a halt to buck-buck. No more fun on the Hill. COLLEGE CHOICES DUE — nothing funny about this SECOND SEMESTER EXAMS — dreams of summer run rampant among student body COMMENCEMENT— question of “where is the chorus?” circulates at exercise as school year is officially concluded The Year at a Glance hastily written to meet a last minute deadline. Editor’s Note We began this undertaking last fall with a great deal of enthusiasm and a tremendous lack of awareness of the scope of the project which awaited us. The first several deadlines, however, brought reality as the term “all-nighter” assumed a new dimension. The drudgery of collecting senior action shots and of laying out class pages was accompanied by the sheer exhiliration of getting deadlines turned in. During the year, we hopefully developed improved editorial and man- agerial abilities, while honing our frisbee-throwing and lock- picking skills. One will note several changes in this year’s BELL. The book is organized differently than in recent years, unifying sports in one section and campus activities in another. An innova- tive “newspaper” section at the end of LIFE has been added, and the popular “Year at a Glance” has been revived. Sig- nificant, but not apparent to the reader, is the BELL’s first ever utilization of wordprocessing to produce the final copy of all the articles you have, or (more likely) have not read. It is our belief that we had one of the better groups of editors in recent years. Under pressure, the staffs came through just about whenever something was needed and supported us in times of trouble and boredom. Great thanks to: — Phil Robinson and the photography staff for their unwa- vering responsibility in insuring that all pictures were taken and printed in quality form. —Samuel “An Emergency Came Up” Chang for mediating all arguments (or discussions), staying late to type, organiz- ing all frisbee games, and doing any other work that needed to be done. — Brent Graham and the rest of the copy staff for all of the hours they spent on the computer typing. John Rawlings and Hal Rather for a GREAT job as our Archivists (or slaves). —Cooper Lilly and Arshad Khan for getting all of the arti- cles turned in. Andy Brown for coming over and printing whenever we were in a jam. — Harry Payne and the rest of the business staff for selling the ads. — Walter, Jim, Tom C. and all others who came over when things got desperate. Thanks guys and good luck next year. — all the staffs and everyone else who helped. We couldn’t have done it without you. Brad Blevins and Stephen Westermann, Editors-in-Chief 1 Brent Graham, Co-Copy Editor 230 Sam Chang, Co-Copy Editor Cooper Lilly, Sports Editor Elliott Sloan, Business Editor The Staffs LAYOUT: COPY: Walter Smithwick Sam Chang Bill Cochran Brent Graham Scott Haley Greg Turner Rob Sommer BUSINESS: Robert Harris Elliott Sloan Rob Page Harry Payne Ben Vance Bill Crook Jay Brothers Bruce Francis Drew Moore Rob Stack Mack Hardcastle Jeff Dukes PHOTOGRAPHY: SPORTS: Phil Robinson Cooper Lilly Jim Hunt Jay Riven Allen Brown Paul Lentz Brian Menke Robin Henderson Andrew Stuart Jack Brown Cooper Lilly Richard Speight Lee Wirth Jeff Gaw Todd Bottorff Chip Blaufuss Keith Paisley John Downer Brian Hall Trey Owen J. Pfeffer Scott Garfinkel Jay Owen Morgan Wills Marvin Morris Robby Bueno FEATURES: Arshad Khan Parish Lentz Drew Moore Ranson Van Riper David Smith Tony Rafalowski Harry Payne Ben Vance David Chickey Andrew Stuart Grey Petznick Scott O’Neal Chris Guzikowski John Mikulak Bryan Lewis Jeff Gaw Jimmy O’Neil 231 Articles and Authors p. 2 Dedication— B. Blevins p. 3 Preface — S. Westermann p. 20 Administration — Westermann p. 21 Administration and Secretaries— A. Khan and Westerman ’ p. 23 Development Office — Khan and Westermann p. 134 Varsity Football — J. Gaw p. 142 J.V. Football— R. Henderson and J. Brown p. 143 Freshman Football — C. Blaufuss p. 144 Microbe Football — J. Riven p. 145 Seventh Grade Football — R. Speight p. 146 Varsity Cross-Country — J. Robbins and W. Smithwick p. 149 Microbe Cross-Country — J. Downer p. 150 Varsity Basketball — R. Henderson and J. Brown p. 154 J.V. Basketball — J. Owen and M. Wills p. 155 Freshman Basketball — P. Lentz p. 156 Microbe Basketball— C. Burch and W. Meyer p. 158 Varsity Wrestling — Garfinkel p. 161 Freshman Wrestling — B. Blevins p. 162 Microbe Wrestling — J. Riven p. 163 Microbe Baseball — J. Brown p. 164 Varsity Baseball — J. Owen and B. Whitson p. 167 Softball — Blevins p. 168 Varsity Soccer— J. Pfeffer p. 171 Microbe Soccer — Pfeffer and friend p. 172 Varsity Golf — M. Morris p. 175 Microbe Tennis — J. Riven p. 176 Varsity Tennis — P. Lentz p. 178 Varsity Track— T. Owen p. 180 Freshman Track — R. Bueno p. 181 Microbe Track — R. Speight p. 188 Homecoming — Khan p. 191 Dances — P. Lentz p. 196Godspell — D. Moore p. 197 The New Gym — J. Mikulak p. 202 The Prom — H. Payne, B. Vance p. 203 Art Shows — T. Rafalowski p. 204 The Hostile Crowd — D. Smith p. 204 Career Day Initiated — Westermann p. 205 1984 Bike Race — J. Gaw p. 205 Roberts Room — Khan and Westermann p. 206 Theme Night — R. Van Riper p. 206 Soccer Team . . . — French and Pollack p. 207 ’84 Science Fair— Khan and Westermann p. 210 Student Council — P. Lentz p. 211 Honor Council — D. Chickey p. 212 FCA — B. Graham and S. Chang p. 213 Service Club— B. Lewis p. 215 Cum Laude — B. Hassel p. 216 Chorus — S. O’Neal p. 217 Cheerleading — H. Payne and M. Hardcastle p. 218 Outing Club— A. Stuart p. 219 Big Red Club — C. Guzikowski p. 220 Debate — T. Rafalowski p. 221 Art Class — G. Petznick p. 222 Bell Ringer — B. Vance p. 222 Archives — T. Rafalowski p. 223 SADD — G. Turner and T. Owen p. 226 Commencement — B. Cochran p. 229 Year at a Glance — B. Blevins and J. O’Neil THE MART ADVERTISEMENTS Fit for the Future. Perseverance. Striving for what is better. Challenging the status quo. Hospital Corporation of America is committed to improving health care. Trying what hasn’t been tried. Doing what hasn’t been done. All to find new ways of pro- viding quality care at a reasonable cost. Because, in the long run, bettering the human condition is the greatest good any individual or group can achieve. 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NFIB — the National Federation of Inde- pendent Business — brings the concerns and opinions of small and independent business owners to Congress, the federal agencies, the White House and all 50 state capitals. NFIB is one of America’s largest membership organizations . . . nearly 600,000 strong. We don’t take our positions lightly. Members are polled regularly on issues affecting their businesses. The majority response is the position NFIB lobbyists Cctrry from the grass-roots membership directly to federal and state lawmakers. And we don’t stop there. NFIB is a research organization too. NFIB Qucirterly Economic Reports accurately predict trends in the nation’s employment. Gross National Product and inflation. In recent months, we’ve published specicd studies on smedl business banking and credit, the major problems and priori- ties of the small and independent business owner, the special concerns of small business people in urban areas, and more. 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