2021
Owl News
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Join the Fall Stage Crew
Are you interested in design, engineering, architecture, or entertainment? Consider joining the Fall Stage Crew! Applications are available HERE. Attend one of the upcoming information meetings: Thursday, May 13, in Hyde Chapel at 1 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.Read More -
39 Owls Honored During Virtual TJCL
Although the Tennessee Junior Classical League State Convention was a virtual event this year and did not grant any overall school awards, MUS Latin students still stood out with strong performances. A total of 39 different Upper School and Lower School students earned an award, including a large swath of first-place awards.Read More -
Fall Musical Auditions: May 13
MUS Theater Company is seeking actors for the 2021 fall musical to be directed by Mr. Flip Eikner. No experience is required. Auditions are Thursday, May 13, 4-6 p.m. in Hyde Chapel.Read More -
JV and Varsity Golf Tryouts: June 15-16
Tryouts for the 2021-22 JV and varsity golf teams will take place June 15-16 at Timber Truss Golf Course.Read More -
Sign Up for Summer Basketball Activities
Varsity Head Coach David Willson will offer three upcoming opportunities for basketball players. Check your email for details about the following events.Read More -
Graduation 2021 Information
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Last Art Showdown of 2020-21: May 21
The theme of the last art contest for the school year is “Spaces.” Using the rules of perspective, draw an exterior or interior space. The contest is open to Upper and Lower School students, and the deadline is Friday, May 21.Read More -
Owls Score High on NSE
One-hundred thirteen Upper School students took the 2021 National Spanish Exam. Of these students, 69% earned some type of recognition. There were 11 gold medal recipients (95th percentile or better nationwide), 23 silver medal recipients (85th to 94th percentile nationwide), and 14 bronze medal recipients (75th to 84th percentile nationwide), as well as 30 honorable mentions.Read More -
Reading Challenge Deadline: May 10
The MUS Reading Challenge will conclude Monday, May 10. Students should enter the books they’ve read this quarter by noon Monday.Read More -
Six Seniors Sign NLI
Read MoreSix seniors signed on to continue their athletic careers in college during the April 28 National Letter of Intent Day. With these letters, a total of 13 students have signed letters of intent in the 2020-21 school year. -
Three Seniors Make Perfect ACT Scores
Read MoreSeniors Wesley Butler, Ryan Peng, and Samy Paul each scored a perfect 36 on their ACT. -
All-Sports Banquet Honors Athletes
Varsity lettermen, managers, and senior athletes were recognized at the 2021 Jake Rudolph All-Sports Banquet on Monday, April 26. Seniors and parents attended in person, and the program was also broadcast live for others to view.Read More -
Owls Earn YIG Tristar Honors
Thirty-one students participated in the virtual 2021 Youth in Government Tristar Conference on April 8-11, bringing home a handful of awards including four spots in the top 25 participants.Read More
Juniors Vincent Ores and Christopher Yarbro and sophomores Parth Mishra and Kyan Ramsay were among the top 25 Tennessee delegates and were chosen for the Conference on National Affairs (CONA), the highest honor a delegate can receive. -
Six Musicians Named to All-State
The West Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association named six Owls to its All-State Band and Orchestra.Read More -
Two Chess Owls Earn State Honors
Two Owls, sophomore Jeffrey Liu and freshman Evan Wu, earned honors at the Tennessee State Chess Tournament held online April 10.Read More -
CSO Executive Committee Announced
The Civic Service Organization has chosen its Executive Committee for the 2021-22 school year. Rising senior Matthew Mellone was previously announced as president, and rising seniors Turner Bishop and Forest Rudd will join him as vice presidents. Senior executives will be rising seniors Collin Craft, Cole Latkovic, Alex Li, and Witt Smith. Rising juniors John Lee and Parth Mishra will be junior executives.Read More -
Senior Academic Award Recipients
Seniors and family members gathered in Hyde Chapel for the Senior Academic Awards Program on April 21. Faculty members presented the following awards to 19 deserving seniors.Read More -
April Animal Art Showdown Winner
Eighth grader Owen Gooch has won the Animal Art Showdown for April. Students were challenged with creating personified animal art, and we can certainly relate to Owen’s creation of dogs shopping at the grocery store!Read More -
Three Earn Honors in Writing Contest
Senior Latin students Ryan Peng, Will Schuessler, and Max Shackelford earned recognition in the 34th annual Bernice L. Fox Classics Writing Contest sponsored by Monmouth College in Monmouth, IL.Read More -
Book, Society Honors
Read MoreNine students received special honors and collegiate book awards this month at the annual Special Awards and Honor Society Induction. -
Eight Owls Earn Perfect Scores on NLE
Latin Bubones performed well on the 2021 National Latin Exam, earning a total of 151 lauds with eight perfect scores.Read More -
Student Council Executives Elected
The election process concluded this week with seven students named 2021-22 Student Council officers and commissioners.Read More -
Academic Progress Check Reminder
The midpoint of Quarter 4 arrives Friday, April 16. Parents should be sure to log in to OwlHub and review their sons’ academic progress periodically.Read More -
Vaccinations Now Available for 16 and Older
Vaccination appointments for those 16 and older are now available, and we strongly encourage families to take advantage of this opportunity for eligible students. See the recent email about this HERE.Read More -
MATHCOUNTS Stars Excel
Out of 38 competitors at the MATHCOUNTS state competition, three Owls have placed in the top 12, and one will advance to the state team for national competition.Read More -
PSAT 8/9 Scores Now Available
Students in Grades 7 through 9 who took the March 24 PSAT 8/9 should have received an email notification informing them that their scores are now available online. Printed copies along with original testing booklets were distributed Monday, April 19, to seventh and eighth graders during homeroom.Read More -
CSO President Announced
Congratulations to junior Matthew Mellone. He has been selected to lead the Civic Service Organization as president in 2021-22.Read More -
National Honor Society Induction Link
We are pleased to announce the latest inductees to the MUS Chapter of the National Honor Society. See the event HERE.Read More -
Student Book Signing: April 18
Senior Tamaz Young will be having a book signing for his new book of poetry titled Unrequited Expressions Sunday, April 18, at 3 p.m. in the Dining Hall.Read More -
LS Art “Do Your U” Deadline: April 19
Mrs. Laura Beck is challenging Lower School artists in the next Art Showdown contest. In addition to the regular contest prizes, this winner’s art will be featured on the cover of next year’s school planner.Read More -
Sellers Earns Selective NEH Grant
Mr. Ryan Sellers, chair of the Department of Classical and Modern Languages, will participate in the National Endowment for the Humanities Landmarks of American History and Culture program June 21-25. NEH programs are highly competitive and include workshop participation and a stipend.Read More -
Betapudi Records History Day Win
Junior Simeon Betapudi earned first place in the Senior Individual Paper division of the West Tennessee History Day regional competition March 6.Read More -
Spring Break Art Showdown Winners
Congratulations to senior Thomas Lusk and eighth grader Wills Frazer for winning the Spring Break Art Showdown.Read More -
2021-22 Cheerleaders Announced
We are proud to announce the 2021-22 cheerleading squads!Read More -
Honor Council President Announced
Congratulations to rising senior McRae Dickinson, the 2021-22 Honor Council president. In his campaign speech, Dickinson began by emphasizing the importance of the council and the meaning of the school motto, Veritas Honorque.Read More -
WordSmiths Dash Out Winnings
Dr. Eric Dalle ’93, instructor in English, organized a team of 11 students to compete in the 2021 WordSmith Writing Olympics, sponsored by the University of Memphis English Department, in February. The Owls competed in three events separated by length and grade level, and nine of the competitors were recognized in at least one event.Read More -
AIME Qualifiers Compete
Two Owls qualified for the American Invitational Math Exam (AIME). Freshman Dannie Dong and seventh-grader James Jin compete this month to qualify for the even-more selective group competing in the United States of America Junior Mathematical Olympiad in April.Read More -
Animal Art Showdown: April 5
The next Art Showdown is underway! Instructor in Art Laura Beck challenges everyone to make a 2D work, no smaller than 8.5” x 11”, showing one or more animals personified.Read More -
Mock Trial Awards
Three Owls won awards in the Tennessee High School Mock Trial Grand Division Competition, an event involving 60 teams and almost 600 students.Read More -
Summer Fun Starts Here!
MUS offers a wide variety of summer opportunities for boys entering Grades 1-12. This year we're featuring two new programs for younger guys: Camp U and Learn Like an Owl!Read MoreCamp U
Camp U is a traditional, fun-filled day camp for boys entering first through seventh grade that will include sports, arts, STEM learning, makerspace adventures, and much more! Half-day and full-day plans available.
Learn Like an Owl
Want to know what it’s like to be an Owl? Get a jump-start on the MUS academic experience with our classes for boys entering fifth or sixth grade. Students get to know our teachers, meet new friends, and learn about campus life! -
Cheer Meeting, Tryouts Ahead!
Read MoreThe cheerleading coaches will host pre-tryout clinics Monday-Tuesday, March 22-23, 6-8 p.m., and tryouts will be Thursday, March 25, 4 p.m. -
DECA Teams Win District 1 Events
Two DECA teams took home first place from the Virtual District 1 Competition in the club’s inaugural year. The competitions required teams to create business and marketing plans for fictional clients.Read More -
The Buzzard Bracket Battle has Begun!
Our first annual March Madness Buzzard Bracket Battle is underway! Open to all alumni and the Class of 2021, this event will benefit the Annual Fund. Compete against other classes for bragging rights and the chance to win a watch party!Read More -
Owl Ovation goes to Joe Abrahams
The February Parents’ Association Owl Ovation goes to Director of Counseling Joe Abrahams ’96. A parent whose son has faced medical challenges described how Abrahams provided support and encouragement for the family, often on a daily basis. He helped the student formulate a plan for his academics, coordinated communication with instructors, and provided counseling. “It did a lot to lift [our son’s] spirit,” the parent wrote.Read More -
Black History Month Art Showdown Winners
The Black History Month art contest has ended, and the results are in! Congratulations go to the Upper School winner, senior Matthew Phillips; and the Lower School winner, seventh grader Thomas Donahoe.Read More -
Prepare for Visiting Author Jerry Mitchell
Our visiting author for the fourth quarter will be Mr. Jerry Mitchell, an investigative journalist who has helped solve multiple cold-case murders in Mississippi. He is also founder of the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting.Read More -
Spring Break Art Showdown: March 19
Mrs. Laura Beck has announced the next in a series of Student Art Showdowns. The Spring Break Showdown is underway! Review the following rules and submit your art no later than Friday, March 19.Read More -
Want to Play Freshman Football Next Year?
All eighth graders interested in playing football next fall – now is the time to sign up! Email Coach Bobby Alston if you would like to be a member of the 2021 freshman football squad.Read More -
Record 25 Owls in All-West Ensembles
Read MoreThe West Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association selected a record 25 Owls and three alternates for its 2021 All-West Tennessee ensembles. Auditions were virtual because of COVID restrictions, and students had to prepare two videos to submit for judging – one for an excerpt or etude and one for scales. -
College, Career X-Blocks: March 2, 4
Two career-oriented X-Block events are planned for Tuesday, March 2, and Thursday, March 4. Upper School students will have a chance to speak with alumni in STEM, engineering, and business fields!Read More -
Campus Open Monday, Feb. 22
After a week of record snow, we will have school on campus Monday, February 22, for all students, faculty, and staff who can make it here safely.Read More -
Keel is January Owl Ovation Honoree
Instructor in Modern Languages Rebecca Keel is the Parents' Association Owl Ovation honoree for January.Read More -
Black History Month Programs Begin
We kicked off Black History Month February 2 with an X-Block presentation featuring an introduction by Assistant Principal Barry Ray, student contributions, and a performance of Lift Every Voice and Sing by Director of Music Matt Tutor ’91 and Music Instructor Chris Carter.Read More -
Phillips and Doughtie Earn Art Honors
Two students earned honors in the Drawing and Illustration category of the Mid-South Scholastic Art Awards hosted by the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.Read More -
Spring Meal Plan - Now Prorated!
Meal plans will be prorated now. The cost will be based on the first day you begin using it. Purchasing a plan versus a la carte saves you an average of 10-20%, so contact Ms. Sylvia Neely for a quote today!Read More -
Wrestling Results from Dawg Fights
Read MoreThe wrestlers rolled up 176 points on their way to winning the Briarcrest Dawg Fights Saturday, January 23. -
Lower School Spring Sports Info
Spring sports are ramping up, and Lower School tryouts are scheduled.Read More -
Graham and Chapman Honored
Two athletic awards were presented to students in early December during a virtual chapel presentation.Read More -
AMC 8 Owls Earn National Honors
Read MoreThree Owls earned national mathematics honors in the November AMC 8 competition. Eighth graders Alan Cheng and Oscar Liu and seventh grader Albert Ding earned honor roll designations for their performances. Cheng scored in the top 1% nationally and Ding and Liu scored in the top 5%. -
December Owl Ovation Honors Large
Ross McCain Lynn Chair of History Jonathan Large is the Owl Ovation honoree for December.Read More -
Next COVID Testing Date: Jan. 13
MUS and Hutchison will continue to host optional, on-site COVID-19 testing opportunities for asymptomatic students. The cost is $30 per test for students. The next testing date is Wednesday, January 13, in Hutchison Goodlett Gym Lobby from 1-5 p.m.Read More -
Owls Earn All-State Football Honors
The Tennessee Football Coaches Association named seniors Elliot Allen and Roderic Lewis and juniors Hunter Barnes, Kyler Herring, and Clarkson Shoaf to the All-State team for Division II-AAA.Read More -
Smithson to Attend Notre Dame STEM Conference
The Notre Dame Club of Memphis selected Instructor in Science Garrett Smithson to attend the Excellence in Teaching Conference hosted by Notre Dame’s Center for STEM Education.Read More -
National Language Week: Jan. 11-15
The Department of Classical and Modern Languages will celebrate National Language Week January 11-15, 2021 with a host of activities, including a trivia contest, film festival, and more.Read More
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