Alumni
Alumni Leadership
Alumni Leadership
ALUMNI EXECUTIVE BOARD
The Alumni Executive Board keeps alumni informed and involved in the happenings at MUS. Its purpose is to promote and support MUS, to deepen the loyalty of the alumni, and to encourage a mutually beneficial relationship between the school and alumni. Members of the board are involved through their work on five committees: social, civic, athletics, admissions, and nominations.
The Alumni Executive Board vice president serves as the chair of the nominating committee and conducts business on behalf of the president in his absence.
The Alumni Executive Board keeps alumni informed and involved in the happenings at MUS. Its purpose is to promote and support MUS, to deepen the loyalty of the alumni, and to encourage a mutually beneficial relationship between the school and alumni. Members of the board are involved through their work on five committees: social, civic, athletics, admissions, and nominations.
The Alumni Executive Board vice president serves as the chair of the nominating committee and conducts business on behalf of the president in his absence.
CLASS REPRESENTATIVES
Class Representatives serve as direct links between MUS alumni and the school. The reps are responsible for providing leadership and general direction for their class campaigns and reunions. Primary responsibilities include recruiting a phonathon committee, corresponding with the class, and collecting news and photos on classmates for the Alumni Office and MUS Today. If you are interested in becoming a Class Representative, or helping in any way, please contact the Alumni Office.
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2022-23 Reunion Giving
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2023 Commencement Awards
Faculty members presented awards to graduating seniors at the 2023 Commencement ceremony on May 15.Read More -
Christenbury Speaks to Lower School
Stephen Christenbury ’19, who graduates with a degree in civil engineering from Mississippi State on May 12, spoke to Lower School boys about advice that has impacted his life.Read More -
Theater Spotlight Shines on '70s
Thespians and tech crew from the 1970s – “The Elder Era” – gathered to celebrate legendary MUS theater directors George Elder and Andy Saunders April 14 and 15.Read More -
Boelte Portrait Unveiling
The Alumni Executive Board has memorialized the late Faculty Emeritus A. Robert Boelte, Jr. with the 18th painting in the Faculty Portrait Series. At the portrait unveiling March 23, family, alumni, and colleagues gathered to celebrate the popular teacher who also served as an administrator.Read More -
Coates ’06 Rogers Forum Speaker
Entrepreneur and podcaster Sam Coates ’06 spoke in Hyde Chapel as the 2023 Rogers Leadership Forum special guest, sharing three principles for a life full of meaning:Read More- Knowing who you are
- Showing up
- Doing the work
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Taylor ’11, About Finding His Lane
Mr. Scooter Taylor ’11, co-founder of West Peek Productions, spoke to students in chapel Friday about discovering their own paths in life.Read More -
Willmott Turns up Wrasslin’ Heat in Chapel
Sherman Willmott ’84 brought the excitement of vintage Memphis wrestling to chapel December 2. Wilmott, who opened Shangri-La Records in 1989 and later launched the record label, production company, and publisher Shangri-La Projects, told of the role pro wrestling played in Memphis history, showing a portion of the 2011 documentary he produced, “Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin.’”Read More -
New AEB Portrait Celebrates Coach T.
Family and friends honored Faculty Emeritus Bill Taylor at his Alumni Executive Board portrait unveiling November 15. Led by AEB President Ted Simpson ’85, the evening featured memorable tributes punctuated with humorous anecdotes from Bubba Halliday’82, Headmaster Emeritus Ellis Haguewood, and Headmaster Pete Sanders.Read More -
Get Your All-Sports Passes
The price of all-sports passes (Owl Passes) are now reduced! Offering admission to all regular-season home games during the remainder of the year, an Owl Pass now costs $60. All MUS students are admitted to regular-season home games free of charge when they present their U Cards.Read More -
Observing Veterans Day
MUS honors all veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Thank you for your service and sacrifice!Read More -
DeAndre Jones Talks Consulting
Deloitte Digital Manager DeAndre Jones ’08 addressed DECA Owls about the role of a consultant in business. Jones, who spoke during Upper School lunch, talked about the industries he’s involved in as a consultant and the skills and characteristics Deloitte is looking for in employees.Read More -
8th Graders Attend First Manhood Breakfast
The Manhood Breakfast speaker series kicked off September 16 with alumni Keith McBride ’10 and Paul Stephens ’10. Eighth graders gathered in Wunderlich Auditorium for breakfast and to hear from these two leaders. Student Life Coordinator Stephond Allmond ’10, who organized the monthly series, helped lead the early morning discussion.Read More -
Alston Earns 200th Victory as Owls Head Coach
Read MoreCongratulations to Head Coach Bobby Alston for his 200th victory with the varsity football Owls!
Following the 42-7 win over Ridgeway High School, Headmaster Pete Sanders honored the coach on the field. The tribute included a special video celebrating Alston, who is in the midst of his 25th season as head football coach, and the presentation of a banner signed by the 2022 football Owls. Cheerleaders threw commemorative footballs to the crowd as souvenirs of the evening. -
Paul Tudor Jones ’72 on “Perfect Failure”
Hedge fund manager, philanthropist, and conservationist Paul Tudor Jones ’72 spoke to students September 23 about the power in life’s missteps. Jones was in Memphis for the 50th reunion of the Class of 1972, and many of his classmates were in the audience.Read More -
Ben Adams ’74 Recalls Life-Changing Lesson
Chairman Emeritus of Baker Donelson Ben Adams ’74, pictured with Student Council President Tanner Williams ’23, spoke in chapel about a lesson learned while a junior at MUS when he was passed over for induction in the National Honor Society. Speaking to faculty mentors Mr. Jim Russell and Mr. Mike Deaderick afterward, he learned that his leadership style was too negative. The teachers encouraged him to use his influence for the good of the community. That experience was transformative for Adams, who went on to serve as Student Council president his senior year and to assume many leadership roles in his career, including as chair of the MUS Board of Trustees (1997-2004).Read More -
Wishing Our Retirees Well
We say farewell to three longtime members of the MUS family this May. Faculty, staff, friends, and family gathered at Dixon Gallery and Gardens May 26 to celebrate them.Read More -
Fowlkes Receives Jean Barbee Hale Award
Read MoreBusiness Operations Director Rankin Fowlkes was named the recipient of the 2022 Jean Barbee Hale Award for Outstanding Service during a luncheon Wednesday, May 25. The award is given each year to one staff member who exhibits the same qualities and spirit of Jean Barbee Hale - outstanding loyalty, responsibility, dedication, and commitment to excellence in service to the school. -
Winter Concerts Will Delight: Dec. 6, 9
Our winter concerts are the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season. The event Monday, December 6, will feature the MUS Orchestra and Wind Ensembles. Come back Thursday, December 9, to hear Studio Band, Jazz Band, and Beg To Differ.Read More
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Remembering Our Veterans
Today and every day, we give thanks for those who have served our country. See our veteran alumni roll HERE and let us know if you can provide updates.Read More
Advancement Team:
List of 8 members.
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