Annual Fund

  1. 100
  2. 90
  3. 80
  4. 70
  5. 60
  6. 50
  7. 40
  8. 30
  9. 20
  10. 10
  11. 0
Goal: $1,438,000.00
Pledged: $916,213.00
Remaining: $521,787.00
Last Updated: 1/6/2020
Start Date: 8/1/2019
End Date: 7/31/2020
Raised Last Year: $1,359,953.00
Thank you for your support!
WIN A TERRACE PARTY FOR YOUR CLASS
Alumni Terrace, prominently overlooking Hull-Dobbs Field from the Campus Center, is the perfect setting for cheering the Homecoming Owls to victory while reconnecting with classmates. Three winning reunion classes will enjoy the terrace, refreshments, and the game!


  • Happy Holidays, Office Hours: Dec. 23 – Jan. 3

    From our roost to yours, we send you the warmest holiday wishes! Hopefully, you’ve received your holiday card with artwork by our own Oscar Liu, Class of 2025. School is out for the break, and the second semester begins Monday, January 6.
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  • Colleagues from the MUS Athletics Department joined Matt Bakke to celebrate at the Rhodes Athletics 2019 Hall of Fame luncheon. Back row, from left, David Willson, John Jarnagin, Bakke, Joe Tyler, Kyle Finney; front row, Bobby Alston, Mark Counce, Mark Chubb

    Bakke Enters Rhodes Hall of Fame

    For his accomplishments as the star point guard for a nationally ranked men’s basketball team at Rhodes College (1979-81), Assistant Athletic Director Matt Bakke was honored in November with induction into the Rhodes College Athletics Hall of Fame.
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  • From left, Headmaster Pete Sanders, Alexander Heffner, King Rogers, and Counselor Eddie Batey

    PBS Host Speaks at MUS

    Alexander Heffner, host of The Open Mind on PBS, was the featured speaker at the Rogers Leadership Forum in Hyde Chapel November 8. His topic: Civil Discourse in an Uncivil Age.
     
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  • Celebrating the Voice of the Owls

    In addition to recognizing our senior players this past Friday night during the football game, we also took a moment to celebrate The Voice of the Owls, Stormin’ Norman Thompson.
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  • Dr. Reginald Dalle surrounded by family at the unveiling of his portrait October 24

    Alumni Executive Board Unveils Dalle Portrait

    MUS instructor in French, ambassador for la culture française, purveyor of French baked goods, superlative host – guests at the Alumni Executive Board’s 15th portrait unveiling October 24 heard about the fascinating life and times of this year’s honoree, Dr. Reginald Dalle.
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  • Eight Seniors Named Merit Semifinalists

    Eight senior Owls were named National Merit Semifinalists this year by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). They are, from left, Gregory Guo, Reid Chandler, Parth Dahima, Rob McFadden, Churchill Akhigbe, Arjun Puri, Seth Richey, and Kyle Koester.
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  • Sports Passes, Ticket Purchasing

    Digital season passes and individual tickets are available for purchase online. Go to the Athletics Home Page and click the tickets button to purchase a sports pass for $80 or individual game tickets at $8 each.
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  • From left, James Blatchford, Mr. Ted Fockler, Aidan Saunders, Mr. Tim Greer, and Tyran Williams at the Orpheum awards ceremony

    “1776” Wins Two Orpheum Awards

    Congratulations to the cast and crew of 1776 for winning Outstanding Production Number for “Mama, Look Sharp” and to cast member Bella Littleton for winning Best Supporting Actress.
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  • Springfield Scholars Induct 10

    Ten eighth graders joined the Springfield Scholars May 9 in an evening filled with moving testimonials, proud parents, and crisp new ties. During the 13th annual dinner, Jack Blackwell, Vince Boberski, Jaxon Hammond, Frederick Huang, Varun Krishnamurthi, Kevin Ma, Jackson Oswalt, Alyaan Salman, Jack Zaptin, and Lou Zhou each received a commemorative tie, certificate, and lapel pin, and a favorite teacher spoke in his honor.
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  • Special Awards Night

    Nine students received special honors and collegiate book awards this month at the annual Special Awards and Honor Society Induction. Faculty, alumni, and special guests presented the awards:
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  • Three Owls Honored at TAIS Biennial Awards

    The Tennessee Association of Independent Schools honored three MUS educators during the biennial awards dinner Sunday, November 4, at the Hilton Memphis. The Sawney Webb Award, honoring administrators who have made outstanding contributions to independent-school education, was presented to Headmaster Emeritus Ellis Haguewood and the Hubert Smothers Award, presented to teachers who have evidenced excellence and a deep commitment to the teaching profession, was given to Hyde Library Director Bonnie Barnes and Instructor in Latin Ryan Sellers.
     
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  • Founders Day at MUS

    In celebrating the 125th anniversary of the founding of Memphis University School, we designate September 13 as Founders Day to commemorate the opening day of the original school in 1893 and to honor the two teachers whose vision brought it to life, James White Sheffey Rhea and Edwin Sidney Werts. 
     
    Rhea, a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College, and Werts, a graduate of the University of Virginia, were experienced young teachers who had become friends and colleagues as instructors at the Knoxville Classical School. Keen to open a prep school of their own, they were advised by an exceptional educational mentor, President of the University of Tennessee Dr. Charles W. Dabney, to consider Memphis as the location. 
     
    An advertisement that appeared May 14, 1893, in the Memphis Appeal-Avalanche announced their school would open in September with the goal being “to prepare boys and young men for Yale, Harvard, Princeton, University of Virginia, and other colleges and universities.”
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  • Board Chair Recalls Time-Tested Lessons

    “What stands the test of time?” To Diversified Trust CEO and MUS Board of Trustees Chair Sam Graham ’80, one answer to this question is easy: his MUS experience.

    “A lot about me was formed in these hallways,” Graham said during a chapel presentation August 17.
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  • Sports Passes Go Digital

    The days of “Where’s my sports pass?” are gone! They’ve gone digital and mobile! This year you can purchase individual game tickets or an all-sports season pass online, and your ticket/pass will be accessible on your mobile phone. Simply show your phone pass when you get to the gate, and the gate worker will activate your pass for entry. 
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  • State Representative Daniel Visits Campus

    State Assembly Representative Martin Daniel ’75 visited the campus Monday, July 30. Pictured, from left, Assistant Headmaster Barry Ray, Daniel, Headmaster Pete Sanders, and Academic Dean Flip Eikner ’77.
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  • Robert Fudge Wins Distinguished Teaching Award

    Headmaster Pete Sanders has recognized Technical Director of Theater Robert Fudge as the 2018 Distinguished Teaching Award recipient.
     
    The Distinguished Teaching Award is given annually to a faculty member who demonstrates excellence both in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. Considered one of the most knowledgeable theater technical directors in the city, Mr. Fudge joined the staff in 2010 and has established a standard of excellence that is manifested every year in the school’s elaborate and beautifully designed stage productions. Known for his quiet professionalism and willingness to go the extra mile, he has also overseen independent study projects, guided students in producing the past three TEDxMemphis events, and expertly managed school and special events held in Hyde Chapel.
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  • Webb Gift Provides Studio Upgrades

    Thanks to the generosity of Bita and Jim Webb and their son, Jacob Webb ’18, the control room in Bloodworth Studio is now named in honor of the late John Hiltonsmith for his many years of service to the MUS music program. The family’s gift has made possible substantial upgrades in the Hiltonsmith Control Room. The Webbs along with Hiltonsmith’s younger daughter, Julia, and wife, Sherry, were on hand for the dedication on April 23.

    Standing, from left, are Jacob Webb '18, Director of Music Matt Tutor '91, Headmaster Pete Sanders, Bita Webb, Jim Webb, Julia Hiltonsmith, and Sherry Hiltonsmith. 
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  • 2018-19 Student Leaders Named

    The following Owls were elected to leadership positions for the coming school year: top row, from left, Student Council President - J.J. Johnson; Student Council Vice President - Call Ford; Student Council Secretary-Treasurer - Trey Fussell; Student Council Commissioner of Student Welfare - JoJo Fogarty; bottom row, Honor Council President - Stephen Christenbury; Senior Class President - John Mann; Student Council Commissioner of Student Athletics - Devin Malone; Student Council Commissioner of Special Activities - Reagan Griffin; and Student Council Commissioner of Social Events - Emerson Manley.
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  • Rogers Leadership Forum, Jan. 19

    MUS will host Mr. Anthony M. Flynn during our annual Rogers Leadership Forum for students January 19. Flynn is founder of The Gifted Education Foundation and author of “The Execution Pipeline: A Step-by-Step Guide to Moving Your Business Idea from Dream to Reality.”
     
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  • Film Celebrates Ellis Haguewood

    Temple Brown '81 created a film celebrating Ellis Haguewood’s service as teacher since 1969 and headmaster since 1995. Mr. Haguewood retires from MUS in June. Watch it here.
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