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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.

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Alumni Executive Board 2024-25

Horace L. Carter '89, President
George V. Steffens IV ’98, President-elect

Scott S. Adams ’02
B. Galloway Allbright IV ’98
Jeremy G. Alpert ’91
William F. Bailey, Jr. ’96
W. Preston Battle IV ’07
Brandon A. Byrd ’07
Albert B. Carruthers II ’78
George R. Coors II ’09
John T. Crews III ’13
W. Calvin Edge III ’14
J. Edward Francis ’12
W. Duncan Galbreath II ’94
Thomas M. Garrott V ’15
James S. Gilliland, Jr. ’89
James R. Haygood IV ’93
Jordan W. Hays ’18
Robert G. Heard III ’76
Kristopher C. Horne ’92
P. Graham Jones ’09
Lucius D. Jordan III ’83
Edward D. Lake ’13
William T. Levy, Sr. ’99
Jay P. McDonald, Jr. ’00
Norris W. McGehee ’81
E. Alston Meeks, Jr. ’99
John Phillips V ’03
James E. Sexton III ’14
J. McCown Smith, Jr. ’98
William H. Stokes ’09

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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Class Representatives 2024-25

Claude	Crawford	'58
Bryan	Nearn	'59
Met	Crump	'60
Alex	Wellford	'60
Scott	May	'61
Jerry	Bradfield	'62
Rusty	Bloodworth	'63
Bill	Quinlen	'64
Rick	Miller	'65
Chuck	Smith	'66
John	Pettey	'67
Bill	Ferguson	'68
Terry	Wilson	'68
Dick	Cowan	'69
Scott	Wellford	'69
Herb	Davis	'70
Kelly	McGuire	'70
Barlow	Mann	'71
Phil	Wiygul	'71
Russell	Day	'72
Joel	Hobson	'72
Cecil	Humphreys	'73
Wise	Jones	'73
Mark	Ruleman	'74
Walker	Sims	'74
Lee	Marshall	'75
Roy	Bell	'76
John	Peeples	'76
Bob	Ruch	'76
Sam	Varner	'76
Bruce	Moore	'77
Cecil	Godman	'78
Rob	Preston	'78
Arthur	Fulmer	'79
Jerry	Martin	'79
Tom	Barzizza	'80
Louis	Jehl	'80
John	Ogle	'80
Jeff	Harris	'81
Boyd	Wade	'81
Bill	Lansden	'82
Craig	Christenbury	'83
Brian	Sullivan	'83
Horace	Tipton	'83
Drew	Taylor	'84
Bobby	Wade	'84
Salil	Parikh	'85
Ted	Simpson	'85
Andy	McArtor	'86
Rob	Williams	'86
Jeff	Blumberg	'87
Bill	White	'87
Frank	Colvett	'88
Max	Painter	'88
Fred	Schaeffer	'88
Scott	Sherman	'89
Brian	Eason	'90
Hootan	Hidaji	'90
Jeff	Kerlan	'90
Trevor	Benitone	'91
Ellis	Haddad	'91
Chuck	Hamlett	'92
K.C.	Horne	'92
Thomas	Quinlen	'93
Gil	Uhlhorn	'93
Ben	Clanton	'94
Kirby	May	'94
David	Bradford	'95
Gideon	Scoggin	'95
Nelson	Cannon	'96
Rusty	Shappley	'96
Spike	Treadwell	'96
Justin	Grinder	'97
Trey	Jones	'97
Michael	Thompson	'97
Erick	Clifford	'98
Don	Drinkard	'98
Justin	Lohman	'98
Richard	Burt	'99
Chip	Campbell	'99
Norfleet	Thompson	'99
Josh	Winters	'99
Chris	Hamilton	'00
Jay	McDonald	'00
Ryan	Miller	'00
Ben	Adams	'01
Kip	Gordon	'01
Jim	Hopkins	'01
Daniel	McDonell	'01
Scott	Adams	'02
Stephen	Cruzen	'02
Scott	Douglass	'02
Frank	Langston	'02
Joe	Pegram	'02
Jamie	Riney	'02
Jamie	Drinan	'03
Andy	Garrett	'03
Henry	Talbot	'03
Kyle	Slatery	'04
Brad	Spicer	'04
Stephen	Weston	'04
Kane	Alber	'05
Worth	Morgan	'05
Warner	Russell	'05
Sam	Sawyer	'05
Hunter	Adams	'06
Chad	Hazlehurst	'06
Reid	Wesson	'06
Preston	Battle	'07
Neely	Mallory	'07
Buck	Towner	'07
Michael	Cross	'08
Kent	Francis	'08
Connell	Hall	'08
George	Coors	'09
Robert	Counce	'09
Rhobb	Hunter	'09
Kimbrough	Taylor	'09
Stephond	Allmond	'10
Will	Carruthers	'10
Eric	Catmur	'10
Jake	Rudolph	'10
Paul	Stephens	'10
Blake	Hennessy	'11
Chase	Schoelkopf	'11
Scooter	Taylor	'11
Edward	Francis	'12
Anthony	Hodges	'12
Lee	Marshall	'12
Tripp	Crews	'13
Sam	Moore	'13
Hurston	Reed	'13
Jake	Woodman	'13
Hayden	Combs	'14
Cal	Edge	'14
Chris	Galvin	'14
Anthony	Walton	'14
Tom	Garrott	'15
Pierce	Jones	'15
Kamar	Mack	'15
Joseph	Preston	'15
Connor	Wright	'15
Nathan	Dinh	'16
Tim	Hart	'16
Mac	McArtor	'16
Trammel	Robinson	'16
Kobe	Gibson	'17
Alex	Hyde	'17
Evan	Smith	'17
Barry	Klug	'18
Mathon	Parker	'18
Daniel	Shumake	'18
Scott	Burnett	'19
Stephen	Christenbury	'19
William	Quinlen	'19
Robert	Dickinson	'20
Hunter	Kendall	'20
Will	McEwan	'20
Will	Portera	'20
Drew	Burnett	'21
William	Patteson	'21
Edwin	Shy	'21
Nash	Stewart	'21
Tamaz	Young	'21
McRae	Dickinson	'22
Clayton	Nearn	'22
Fred	Schaeffer	'22
Wilson	LeMay	'23
Will	McDaniel	'23
Thomas	Preston	'23
Demar	Wells	'23

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Dunavant Alumnus of the Year

The Alumni Executive Board named Bill Dunavant ’78 the Alumnus of the Year at its annual awards luncheon September 19. Chair of the Greater Memphis Chamber Chairman’s Circle, Dunavant has made it a priority to change the Memphis narrative by focusing on the positive aspects of the city. Through this position, he is challenging businesses to advocate for accessible education, job attainment, and community engagement.
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Sherman Accepts Volunteer Award

The Alumni Executive Board honored Scott Sherman ’89 as Volunteer of the Year at their Awards Luncheon September 19. During his recently completed two-year term as president of the D. Eugene Thorn Society, Sherman led the Executive Committee to record-setting years for both members and dollars.
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Kay Moves to New Role

Assistant Head for Advancement Perry Dement has announced that Harvey Kay ’01 has been promoted to director of Development. Kay joined the Development Office as director of the Annual Fund in September 2023. In this newly created position, he will oversee the school’s annual fundraising efforts as well as alumni and parent programs.
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Olympian Returns to Alma Mater

Olympic decathlete Harrison Williams, Class of 2014, spent the morning on campus, speaking at the Manhood Breakfast, joining in the Talking The U Podcast, and sharing his journey in an interview with Track and Cross Country Head Coach Drew Hinote during chapel.
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Trivia and Mempops Mark Founders Day

Messrs. Werts and Rhea would surely be proud of the celebration today in honor of our dear founders who opened Memphis University School on September 13, 1893.
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Harkins Shares Alcy Ball Mission

Alcy Ball Development Corporation Executive Director Seth Harkins spoke in chapel about his work in the Alcy Ball neighborhood of South Memphis. ABDC’s mission is to “develop a thriving, resident-led community reflecting the Kingdom of God, through the following programs: Connect, Train, Restore.”
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US Owls and Vets Breakfast: Sept. 4

Upper School Owls: Are you curious about college and career opportunities available via military service? Are you considering ROTC or a military academy? Want to hear from MUS alumni who have served?
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Dunavant Kicks Off Focus on Memphis

Headmaster Pete Sanders wants our home city to be a focus for Owls this school year, so he enlisted Bill Dunavant ’78, chair the Greater Memphis Chamber Chairman’s Circle, to speak at the first chapel assembly August 16.
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Flip Eikner Honored for Service

Citing his 41 years of extraordinary service to his alma mater, Headmaster Pete Sanders presented Academic Dean Flip Eikner with the 2024 Jean Barbee Hale Award for Outstanding Service. Faculty members gathered for the monthly meeting rose in spontaneous cheers and applause.
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Felsenthal Rogers Leadership Speaker

Mr. Edward Felsenthal ’84, executive chairman of TIME and senior advisor, Office of the CEO, at Salesforce, spoke in Hyde Chapel as the 2024 Rogers Leadership Forum guest.
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McKay Interim Head Track Coach

Mr. Orlando McKay has been named interim head coach of the track and field team. McKay has served as an assistant track coach since 1997. In that time, the Owls claimed three state championships and 14 region titles.
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Alston Announces Retirement

Coach Bobby Alston, Memphis University School head football and track coach and athletic director, has announced his retirement after 47 years at the school, effective December 31.
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Announcing our Inaugural Grade 6!

While our 130-year rich legacy is rooted in tradition, our institution is ever-evolving. Part of that evolution includes the introduction of a sixth grade in fall 2024!

Following a multiyear study, our task force determined that an earlier introduction to MUS would benefit Mid-South boys, especially those graduating from K-5 schools. We will accept a limited number for our inaugural sixth grade, so apply now.
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Owls Give Thanks in Chapel

Robert J. Hussey, Sr. Chair of Religion Clay Smythe ’85 led the annual Thanksgiving Chapel November 21, by reading from the “1928 Book of Common Prayer.” Max Williams ’24 then read Deuteronomy 8:7-18; Instructor in Religion Elliott Dent, Psalm 65; and Tucker Davis ’25, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15.
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Observing Veterans Day

MUS honors all veterans of the United States Armed Forces today and every day. Thank you for your service and sacrifice!
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Chapel Honors Veterans

Maj. Gen. F. Dexter Tutor – who served as special assistant to the director, Air National Guard in Arlington, Virginia, until 2008 – spoke in Hyde Chapel about the history and significance of Veterans Day and the brave men and women who have defended the freedoms we enjoy. He held the attention of the assembled students as he recounted – without notes – compelling stories of military heroism and sacrifice.
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Military Panelists Enlighten Owls

Thanks to the members of our distinguished alumni panel who answered questions posed by History Instructor Jason Peters ’88 on life in the military. The presentation was generated through the MUS Alumni Veterans Committee, which serves as a resource for the school community to provide education, awareness, and inspiration regarding military service and veteran causes.
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Smythe Named Hussey Chair of Religion

Headmaster Pete Sanders has named Clay Smythe ’85 the Robert J. Hussey, Sr. Chair of Religion. Smythe has served in many roles at Memphis University School, but teaching religion and ethics has been a strong thread throughout his tenure.
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Rick Broer Honored with Portrait

The Alumni Executive Board honored Faculty Emeritus Rick Broer with the latest artwork in the Faculty Portrait Series. Family and friends gathered in the Dining Hall October 12 to celebrate the unveiling of his portrait, painted by Birmingham, Alabama, artist Carter Laney. Led by AEB President Horace Carter ’89, the evening featured tributes from Headmaster Pete Sanders, Director of Annual Fund Claire Farmer, former Lower School Administrative Assistant Julia DeBardeleben, and alumnus Steve Threlkeld ’82.
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Jim Burnett '83 speaks to DECA

Chairman of the Board Jim Burnett ’83 spoke to DECA members in Wunderlich Auditorium Thursday, September 28, about their participation in the Stock Market Game.
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