2018
News Archive
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MUS Social Media Policy
Read MoreHave you read the MUS Social Media and Publishing Policies in the U Book? The Communications Office must approve any online use of the school's identity or logos (formal or informal, in name or imagery), including social media profiles and handles, online account names and URLs, and any other form of public representation. Most important, student online conduct must be in keeping with the school's ideals, philosophy, and mission. Violation of the social media policy is a disciplinary issue. Contact the Communications Office if you have questions. -
Ryan Sellers to Lead State Classical Association
At the 40th annual Tennessee Classical Association meeting this month, Instructor in Latin Ryan Sellers was elected the organization’s president. TCA is the only professional organization in the state specifically for teachers of classical Greek and Latin.Read More -
Graduation Orders: Rescheduled to Oct. 22
The Class of 2025 meeting for invitation and class ring orders has been rescheduled. The Jostens representative will meet with seniors during OP on Tuesday, October 22, to provide information.Read More -
Founders Day at MUS
Read MoreIn 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.” -
National French Exam Honors
Read MoreIn chapel this week Instructor in French Becca Keel recognized students for high achievement on Le Grand Concours, the National French Exam. Four students placed in the top-10 rankings in the state: Leo Campbell, 5th place rank in French I; Will Woodmansee, 10th place in French II; and Ryan Gorman, 8th place, and Liam Kaltenborn, 9th place, in French IV.Madame Keel also recognized these medalists and honorable mention recipients for their achievements: -
Admissions Ambassadors Named
Read MoreDirector of Admissions Peggy Williamson and Assistant Director of Admissions Buck Towner recently announced the 26 sophomores chosen to serve as ambassadors for the coming school year. As official school hosts, they will lead tours of campus for prospective families and help represent MUS at a number of additional events throughout the year.“We had 42 students apply, so it’s very competitive,” Towner said. “These ambassadors were chosen through an extensive application and interview process and will serve during their junior and senior years.”The new ambassadors are as follows: -
Seniors Honored with Awards
Read MoreFourteen seniors received the following special honors recognizing their academic, artistic, extracurricular, and community service achievements during this school year: -
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.Read More
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. -
Delegation Honored at YIG
Read MoreA number of students received recognition at the Youth in Government Tri-Star Conference held this month in Nashville. Led by co-advisors Jenny Pratt (instructor in French and Spanish) and Davis Smith (instructor in history), 44 boys attended the event. The following honors were awarded:
Juniors Joshua Blackburn and Wood Davis: Outstanding Bill Team
Sophomore Arjun Puri: MUS Delegation Award
Sophomores Jack Fernandez and Vijdan Gill: Supreme Court “Final Case” Team
Freshmen Harmon Colvett and Fawwaz Omer: Outstanding Novice Supreme Court Brief
Freshman Griffin Hood: Outstanding Delegate -
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.Read More -
Rogers Leadership Forum, Jan. 19
Read MoreMUS 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.”
Communications Team:
List of 4 members.
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