Owl News

List of 20 news stories.

  • 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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  • Unity, Leadership Conference: June 22-24

    Tearing Down the Walls is a two-day conference encouraging and equipping students from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds to become leaders in race relations. Hosted at Ensworth School and running Saturday-Monday, June 22-24, the conference will cost $150. Owls will be sharing a bus with St. Mary’s and St. George’s students. Questions about the trip? Contact Upper School Senior Counselor Candy Harris or Assistant to the Headmaster Michele Cacioppo.
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  • Letter Jacket Orders: May 13

    It is time to place an order for your letter jacket if you are an Upper School guy who has earned a varsity letter.
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  • Sports Events: May 6-11

    Sports schedules change often during this season, so be sure to see the team pages for the most up-to-date information. Go to Athletics and select the team or view the All Games Calendar to see the latest.
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  • “Chicago” Auditions: May 6, 8-9

    The 2024-25 fall musical will be “Chicago” with auditions in Hyde Chapel on May 6, 8-9. One time slot Wednesday, May 8, will focus on Lower School student auditions. Actors and actresses should come ready to sing and read script excerpts provided – no need to prepare.
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  • Bookstore Hours Change, Tent Sale!

    The last day for regular Schaeffer Bookstore hours will be Friday, May 10. We will hold a clearance Tent Sale on Wednesday, May 15, following the half day of school.
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  • MUS Hosts Refugee Advocate Mufleh

    Author and entrepreneur Luma Mufleh spoke in chapel April 26 about the journey from her beginnings as the daughter of Syrian refugees; to seeking asylum in the United States; to coaching refugee children in soccer; to starting a tutoring program for them; to founding the Fugees Family network dedicated to refugee education.
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  • Schedule Class of 2025 Portraits

    It is hard to believe, but it is time for the Class of 2025 to have senior portraits taken. Families should call Holland Studio at (901) 362-1818 now to set up the appointment.
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  • Soccer Senior Night: May 7

    The varsity soccer Owls will have senior night festivities Tuesday, May 7, before the matchup with Briarcrest. The JV game begins at 5 p.m., and the varsity team takes Webb Field at 7 p.m. Food trucks will be on site during both games, and the Owl players will eat for free.
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  • LS RedZone Festival: May 11

    Lower School Owls are encouraged to join students at RedZone Ministries to play games and cook out Saturday, May 11, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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  • Quiz Bowl Finishes First

    The MUS quiz bowl team competed in the 3-2-1 Competition and came in first in the state of Tennessee and first in the nation (out of 102 schools). They answered 78% of the 240 online questions correctly for a total of 365 points.
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  • Sports: April 29 - May 4

    Spring sports is jumping! Schedule changes happen often during this season, so be sure to see the team pages for the most up-to-date information.
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  • Seniors Honored with 2024 Awards

    Class of 2024 family members joined students and faculty in Hyde Chapel on April 24 for the Senior Academic Awards program. Faculty presented the awards while praising each student for his accomplishments.
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  • AP European History Prep

    Rising sophomores and juniors should take advantage of the new AP History prep classes beginning July 15 or July 22! These one-week courses introduce the AP exam format and hone testing skills. Get your AP European History assignments finished early! The first session focuses on the Renaissance, and the second session reviews the Reformation.
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  • Bring a Buddy to Camp U!

    Camp U is an exciting weeklong half-day camp for boys in rising Grades 3-7 who want to add outdoor fun and adventure to their summer. Campers will play sports and learn life skills including cooking and camping basics. Make the most of summer with Camp U!
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  • Bubones Take Victoria XV

    Bubones competed at the Tennessee Junior Classical League Convention and finished first overall for the 15th consecutive time. Held at the University of Memphis April 19-20, the competition drew 358 students from 21 schools across the state who competed in myriad academic and creative events involving the Latin language and Roman life and history.
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  • Evening Study Sessions

    We will host Evening Study Sessions on select days May 13-22. The sessions will be in Hyde Library. No registration is required – just attend!
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  • Musicians Shine in Senior Recital

    Talented musicians from the Class of 2024 performed in the inaugural senior recital April 21 in Hyde Chapel. The concert featured solo performances by Joel Lim on oboe, Dannie Dong on piano, and Gabe Chen on violin.
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  • Summer Art Camp - Robots!

    Ideal for boys in rising Grades 3-7, this summer art camp runs Monday-Thursday, June 17-20, from 1-4 p.m. Sign up today for this fun and creative camp covering the basics of drawing and painting robots.
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  • 2024-25 Special Awards and Honors

    Memphis City Council Member Chase Carlisle ’03 presented The President’s Volunteer Service Award to 27 Owls at the Special Awards and Honor Societies Induction ceremony in Hyde Chapel April 17.
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Media Requests

All media requests, including campus photography, videos, or student, faculty, or staff interviews must be sent to the director of communications at (901) 260-1357. Photographers, videographers, and media personnel must be accompanied by a member of the Communications Office.

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