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How does a school measure success? Is it the number of AP scholars or National Merit Semifinalists we have each year or the number of academic and athletic competitions we win? Is it the total of college-scholarship dollars earned or the number of people reached through service to the community?

By all these measures, we have great success each year. But we also find that one of the most significant measures of our success is the support we continue to receive from our dedicated constituents and friends. Past, present, and future, the students and faculty of MUS benefit from this legacy of philanthropy.

Because of you, we are able to fulfill our mission and implement the programs and activities that make this school the premier educational institution for boys in the Mid-South. Through your contributions to the Annual Fund, Endowments, and Estate Planning, we can ensure that current and future students have the necessary tools to excel. We are grateful for your generosity and vision, which create unlimited opportunities for MUS students and faculty.

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Donor Privacy Policy

At Memphis University School we respect the privacy of our donors and are committed to the highest standards of ethics and integrity in all fundraising efforts. We will not share, loan, trade, rent, or sell our donor list to any other organizations.

We collect and use information about our donors, including name, address, phone number, email address, mailing preferences, and giving history. This information is kept on file for IRS purposes and is also used by our Development Office to analyze overall giving patterns in order to make more accurate budget projections and plan for the future. Information on our donors is password protected and may only be accessed by individuals who need such information to perform their assigned duties.

To publicly recognize and thank donors for their generosity, we publish an annual report that includes a list of donor names in qualifying annual giving society levels. Individuals who wish to remain anonymous should contact the Development Office at (901) 260-1350.

Brothers Host Owls: Jan. 28

You do not want to miss the basketball game between the Owls and CBHS Friday, January 28. Note that tickets are $5 and available ONLY online for this game.
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Owls Shine at HOSA Regional

Nine Owls earned top spots at the HOSA Lower West Tennessee Regional Conference. Most of the events consisted of a written test assessing the student’s knowledge on a specific topic in the medical field. Two exceptions were Prepared Speaking, in which the HOSA member develops a speech consistent with the conference’s theme of “Shatter Your Expectations;” and Forensic Science, in which a team views a “crime scene” and must write a conclusion with supporting evidence in addition to a written test.
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Seal of Biliteracy Deadline: March 10

Seniors who have achieved proficiency in more than one language may be eligible for the Seal of Biliteracy. Students can qualify through a combination of GPA and test scores. The application deadline is Thursday, March 10, 2022.
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"Save the Date" for Grandparents

Over the long weekend of April 7-10, we will host grandparents on campus for a lineup of events, home games, and campus tours.
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Record 28 Musicians Reach All-West Standing

A record 28 Owl musicians earned chairs in All-West Tennessee bands and orchestras, and another two received alternate status. This surpasses last year’s record of 25 musicians and three alternates. Additionally, eight students qualified for All-State honors.
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Cheer Interest Meeting: Feb. 16

If you are interested in cheering for the Owls and plan to attend Hutchison or St. Mary’s next year as a sophomore, junior, or senior, you are invited to attend a meeting Wednesday, February 16, 7 p.m., in the Campus Center Dining Hall.
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Celebrating Memphis at MUS

We celebrated our Memphis home with community speakers and games on campus before our varsity basketball Owls headed to FedExForum to beat MHEA, 44-41. Later, Beg To Differ sang the national anthem before the Grizzlies overcame the Golden State Warriors, 116-108. We are grateful to our speakers for providing students with insight on the opportunities and challenges facing our city and to all who made these events possible.
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Students Create Greeting Card Art

Congratulations to the winners of the Admissions Department card art contest, freshman Oscar Liu and eighth grader Jeremy Burks.
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LS Baseball Evaluations: Feb. 7-9

Lower School baseball evaluations are February 7-9, 4-6 p.m. on Thorn Field. There are plans for seventh and eighth grade teams. Players will participate in the MidSouth Coaches League, and schedules will be posted once set.
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Help Our Neurobiology Project

A team of Instructor in Science Laura Landry’s students and a research group at New York University are working on a neurobiology project, and they need your help. Using the online platform MindHive, they are studying what type of break from mental work results in the best performance following the break. Volunteers will complete a four-question survey after taking short breaks between two sets of simple visual or numerical memory tasks. Volunteers are anonymous, and the survey takes no more than 15 minutes.
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LS Lacrosse Evaluations: Feb. 5

The Lower School lacrosse team will have evaluations Saturday, February 5, from 2-4:30 p.m., on Hull-Dobbs Field. There will be a voluntary pre-season prep workout Sunday, January 30, from 2:30-4 p.m. on Gearhardt Field.
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LS Soccer Tryouts: Feb. 7-11

Lower School soccer tryouts will be held beginning February 7. If weather permits, tryouts will be Monday and Tuesday, 3:40-5 p.m., and the team will be announced Wednesday.
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LS Spring Golf Tryouts: March 22

Tryouts for the Lower School spring golf team will take place Tuesday, March 22, at Irene Golf and Country Club. Complete information can be found HERE.
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LS Swimming Moved to Spring

The Lower School swimming season has been moved to spring. The sign up and season information will be posted in February.
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LS Track Sign-Up: Feb. 7-11

Sign up for Lower School track will be February 7-11. The sign-up sheet will be posted in the Lower School, and any LS student is welcome to participate. Practices will be after school 2-3 days a week. Track meets will take place Thursday afternoons and will begin in April.
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3-2-1 Owls Place Third in Nation

About 30 Upper School students participated in the fall 3-2-1 tournament Friday, November 19. This virtual quiz bowl offered two hours for competitors to complete 240 trivia questions. Owls earned 397 out of 480 total points, ranking them third in the nation and first overall in the state.
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Important Summer Fellowships Available!

MUS is honored to offer two fellowships to support students in summer enrichment programs. Academic Dean Flip Eikner will accept application essays by email until Tuesday, February 22, 2022. This opportunity is open to MUS students in Grades 9-11.
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71 Owls Soar in AP Exams

Since its inception in 1955, the AP program has been based on the premise that qualified juniors and seniors are capable of college-level work, and that such achievement should be rewarded by advanced placement and/or college credit.

Students at MUS have been among the nation’s top Advanced Placement performers since the school began participating in 1963, and this year was no different. In May the school administered 318 AP exams to 145 students, and 90% of tests taken by MUS students resulted in a score of 3 or higher. Students earned a 4 or 5 on 68% of the tests.
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Alston Featured in Upcoming Book

Athletics Director Bobby Alston is featured in the upcoming book 30 Days with America’s High School Coaches by Martin Davis.
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Football Banquet Awards

The football team celebrated the season with a banquet and awards December 6. Continue reading to see a list of award recipients, and see some of the event photos HERE.
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