MUS | Reunion Giving

About

For more than 100 years, Memphis University School has provided Mid-South boys with unparalleled opportunities to develop intellectually, morally, socially, artistically, and physically, becoming leaders well-equipped to turn great ideas into action. Here, boys in Grades 7-12 find a top-tier academic program, small classes with individual attention, a school community centered on an Honor Code, extracurricular activities with opportunities for leadership, and a sense of belonging within a fellowship of common purpose.

Admissions

Come learn for yourself why there is no better school in the Mid-South for boys in Grades 7-12. We are committed to academic excellence, and we know how to teach boys. Nearly 70 percent of our teachers have advanced degrees, and they average 22 years of experience. We maintain a student-teacher ratio of 7 to 1, and a typical class size of 15. Step-by-step, our students learn to take responsibility for their actions, serve the community, and develop leadership skills as they make lifelong friendships.

Academics

The extraordinarily accomplished and dedicated faculty is our driving force, and providing boys an unparalleled college-preparatory education is our guiding principle. Since the school’s founding in 1893, we have upheld a tradition of excellence, and we stay on the cutting edge by keeping an eye on the future. What we teach is shaped by the expectations that colleges have for students they admit, and by what we believe we should pass on from generation to generation.

Arts

Understanding and appreciating the works of man’s creative spirit are necessary for a complete education. We offer students myriad opportunities for hands-on, full-fledged participation in performing, visual, and recording arts. Boys here have the chance to sculpt, to paint, to act, to sing, and to perform, and the whole community benefits from the creativity that they express.

“It is art that makes life, makes interest, makes importance … and I know of no substitute whatever for the force and beauty of its process.” - Henry James, 1915

Athletics

Sports have always played a significant role in shaping the moral character of our students. Teamwork, self-sacrifice, courage, stamina, perseverance, hard work, self-control - these values are forged in the crucible of competition. While we are extremely proud of our numerous athletic achievements, we realize these endeavors are never an end in themselves, but a powerful means to an end: self-knowledge and self-improvement for our boys. Our athletic program lives by the highest code of sportsmanship. We play hard, we play by the rules, and we have fun. At MUS, we always play the games well.

Student Life

A tradition of excellence remains vigorous here due to the commitment of the entire community - especially students. We encourage our boys to strive for excellence because that allows them to find meaning in what they do, to play a role in something greater than themselves, and to discover a sense of competence and thus confidence in themselves and in their abilities. If our academics, or our sports, or our arts, or our service and leadership opportunities do not challenge or engage boys, then they lack the capacity to transform boys. The struggle for excellence makes our experiences real. And boys need something real.

Annual Fund

Goal: $1,732,110.00

Pledged: $157,792.64

Remaining: $1,574,317.36

Last Updated: 3/7/2023

Start Date: 8/1/2022

End Date: 7/31/2023

Raised Last Year: $1,649,628.00

Thank you for being a partner in our mission!

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.
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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.’”
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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.
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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.
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Observing Veterans Day

MUS honors all veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Thank you for your service and sacrifice!
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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.
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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.
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Alston Earns 200th Victory as Owls Head Coach

Congratulations 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.
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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.
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Owl Fencers Attend Referee Clinic

Eight Owl fencers, Assistant Coach Landon Springfield ’18, and four parents attended the USA Fencing Referee Clinic in Murfreesboro September 17 to learn how to judge competition. The next day they practiced what they learned and competed in the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders Season Opener. Kushal Patel ’25 came in second place for Division II Epee at the tournament.
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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).
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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.
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Fowlkes Receives Jean Barbee Hale Award

Business 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.
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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.

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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.
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23% of Seniors Honored Nationally

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation and College Board recently recognized 21 students from the Class of 2022 for their strong performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
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McKay Named First Chair of Economics

Headmaster Pete Sanders named Social Studies Instructor Orlando McKay as the first Pam and George Sousoulas Chair of Economics, endowed by MUS alumnus George Sousoulas ’78 to honor his late wife.
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Alumni in the News – June 4, 2021 Edition

MUS alumni are constantly making headlines. See who’s been making moves this week.
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Help Landry/Valk ’12 Molecular Biology Research Project

Ms. Laura Landry’s Molecular Biology class is working with Henry Valk ’12 on three research projects - and they need the MUS community’s help!
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Alumni in the News – May 14, 2021 Edition

MUS alumni are constantly making headlines. See who’s been making moves this week.
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