2025
News Archive
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CSO Volunteers Needed: April 4
CSO volunteers and Hunters for the Hungry will be cooking venison for po-boy sandwiches at school all day Friday, April 4, in front of the Upper School flagpole.Read More -
Special Olympics Volunteers: April 5
CSO is holding a Special Olympics Festival on campus Saturday, April 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers will host and officiate games of spikeball, cornhole, soccer, kickball, and relay races for the athletes.Read More -
Latin Students TJCL Champs
For the 16th consecutive year, the Bubones secured the Tennessee Junior Classical League championship. A total of 43 Upper School and Lower School Latin students traveled to the state convention at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville March 28 and 29 and amassed a combined score of 1,802 total points to top the competition.Read More -
2025-26 Cheerleaders Announced
Cheer advisor Mrs. Jennifer McCracken has announced the 2025-26 cheerleading squads! Congratulations to these Owl cheerleaders.Read More -
Thompson Speaks at Manhood Breakfast
L. Edwin Eleazer III Chair of Excellence in Teaching and Honor Council Advisor Norman Thompson spoke to Lower School boys about the value of the Honor System at the March 28 Manhood Breakfast. Upper School Director of Student Life Stephond Allmond ’10 organizes these monthly events to highlight the values of the Community Creed. Mr. Thompson focused upon the first two tenets: Truth and Honor.Read More -
CSO Sports Festival: March 29
Read MoreCSO will host a sports festival and cookout at Emmanuel Center (604 Saint Paul Avenue) on Saturday, March 29, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. -
Math Modelers are Semifinalists
The team of seniors Alan Cheng (captain), Joephen Chen, Rushil Komeravelli, Michael Liu, and junior Albert Ding finished as semifinalists in the MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge.Read More -
NHS Inducts 71 Owls
The Memphis University School chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 71 members from the junior and senior classes in a ceremony March 26.Read More -
Sports Events: March 31 - April 5
Get out and support the Owls! Spring Fling is the highlight in sports for March 31 - April 5. Get your tickets or season pass HERE, and follow @OwlBuzz if you can't make it to a home event. Also, you can watch many of our home games live streamed HERE.Read More -
Sports Spring Fling, No Foolin’!: April 1
We have a terrific all-sports evening planned Tuesday, April 1, for Spring Fling. Owls compete on most fields and Student Council will be selling burgers, hotdogs, and more, in the area northeast of the D. Eugene Thorn Baseball Field.Read More -
2025 Cross Country Information
The cross-country team is open to all rising Grade 9-12 students. Over the past several years, we have built a strong program that competes with top teams across the state - and we are excited about maintaining that tradition in the new school year.Read More -
2025-26 Freshman Football Team Invitation
Read MoreRising Grade 9 students, please consider this your official invitation to join next year’s freshman football team. -
Examining Historical Objectivity
Recounting various theories on documenting history, senior Rushil Komeravelli examined the quest for historical objectivity. Speaking of the 1915 film The Birth of a Nation, he described the tale of the Reconstruction-era South that glorifies the KKK and its mission to protect white citizens.Read More -
Free US Physicals Night, May 12
Mark your calendars for the Free Upper School Physicals Night on Monday, May 12, at Zupmed in the Laurelwood Shopping Center. Available for all rising MUS Upper School students, physicals will be conducted in this order: rising seniors will begin at 5:30 p.m.; rising juniors, 5:45 p.m.; rising sophomores, 6 p.m.; rising freshmen, 6:15 p.m.Read More -
Graduation Supplies Arrive: April 3
Graduation supplies are arriving! A Jostens representative will be in Morgan Foyer to deliver graduation orders (announcements and accessories) Thursday, April 3, 10:20 a.m. Families who have placed orders should also receive an email from Jostens about their orders and instructions. Payment in full is required to pick up your order - CASH ONLY. To pay by credit card, call them or go to jostens.com by April 2.Read More -
JV, Varsity Golf Tryouts: July 14-15
Read MoreTryouts for the 2025-26 varsity and JV golf teams will be held July 14-15 at The Links at Audubon. Tee times for tryouts begin at 11 a.m. both days. -
Twenty Owls Inducted into Cum Laude
Read MoreThe Memphis University School chapter of the Cum Laude Society inducted 20 members from the classes of 2025 and 2026 during a ceremony March 21. Membership in the Cum Laude Society is the highest academic honor students in a secondary school can receive. The MUS chapter, modeled on Phi Beta Kappa, was chartered on December 14, 1967. -
Students Elect Wells Honor Council President
The student body elected junior Devin Wells to be the 2025-26 Honor Council president following the Upper School nomination and voting process.Read More -
US Spring Formal: April 5
The Upper School Spring Formal is Saturday, April 5, from 8-10 p.m. at Memphis Botanic Garden (Hardin Hall). Attire is formal with long dresses. If you’ve not read the recent important email to parents, please do so now.Read More -
Campbell Named Golf Coach
Read MoreMemphis University School Athletic Director Thad McCracken announced the appointment of Mr. Chip Campbell ’99 as the school’s varsity golf coach. He assumes the role immediately, following the retirement of Coach Cliff Frisby this winter. -
LS Manhood Breakfast: March 28
Mr. Norman Thompson is the guest speaker at the next Lower School Manhood Breakfast on Friday, March 28. Upper School English instructor and Honor Council and The Owl’s Hoot advisor, Thompson will speak on Truth and Honor.Read More -
Robotics Competes in State Tournament
Two Owls robotics squads competed in the 2025 Tennessee VEX Robotics State Championship at Austin Peay State University where the middle school team, Team 99331S, was awarded the Judges’ Award for their dedication and perseverance.Read More -
Bubones Excel in Latin League
In the National Junior Classical League’s Latin League competition, the team of seniors Joephen Chen, Kushal Patel, Rushil Komeravelli, Michael Liu, and Kip Stalls won the South One regional bracket with an undefeated regular season and finished the competition tied for 13th place out of 159 varsity teams nationwide.Read More -
King Reports on Black Experience
Senior Christon King presented a chapel on The Black Experience at MUS, a report based on a survey he sent to roughly 200 Black alumni, for which he received 37 responses, and conducted 12 follow-up interviews.Read More -
College Admission Fair: April 2
Upper School students will attend a College Fair on Wednesday, April 2, 10:15 a.m., in Morrison Courtyard.Read More -
College Admission Panel for Parents: April 2
Upper School parents are encouraged to attend a College Admission Panel on Wednesday, April 2, 5:30 p.m., in Hyde Chapel.Read More -
Mandatory Program for Juniors: April 2
All juniors are required to attend the College Application Case Studies Program on Wednesday, April 2, 2-4 p.m., with college admission deans and directors. Students will meet in Hyde Chapel.Read More -
Mu Alpha Theta Mathletes Three-peat
Eighteen Owls traveled to Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport for the Mu Alpha Theta State Convention and came away the Overall Sweepstakes and Interschool Competition winners for the third straight year.Read More -
WordSmith Owls Claim Hardware
Ten students participated in the 2025 WordSmith Olympics February 16 at the University of Memphis, led by Instructor in English Eric Dalle ’93. The Owls earned a variety of individual awards and two second-place trophies.Read More -
“Henry IV, Part 1:” April 4, 6-8
Get your tickets today for Shakespeare's action-packed history of the English monarchy, Henry IV, Part 1. The curtain goes up at 7 p.m., April 4, 6-8 in Hyde Chapel. General admission is $15, and tickets for MUS students are $10 if purchased at the door with cash. Online tickets are HERE.Read More -
Marks Explores Mind-Body Problem and AI
Dr. Robert J. Marks II, the director of the Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence at Discovery Institute and a distinguished professor of engineering at Baylor University, was the featured guest for the 26th annual Robert M. Metcalf Symposium. In chapel February 28, he explored the questions, “Is Your Mind the Same as Your Brain? Are You a Computer Made Out of Meat?” His talk was based on the book he authored with Angus Menuge and Brian Krouse, Minding the Brain: Models of the Mind, Information, and Empirical Science (Discovery Press).Read More -
Celebrating Class of 2025 on Insta
Starting after Spring Break and running through May 1 (the National Candidate Reply Date), seniors can opt in to share their college decisions via the MUS Seniors Instagram account.Read More -
Summer Programs are Heating Up!
Summer Programs are published and ready for registration!Read More -
Three Owls Receive DAR Essay Honors
Three Owls received honors for their submissions to Daughters of the American Revolution essay contests. Representatives of the DAR Watauga Chapter, Mrs. Maria Burke (former MUS math teacher) and Mrs. Jean McSwain, came to campus to make the presentations.Read More -
Chamberlain honored by U of M
Congratulations to MUS Tennis Coach and Director of the Dunavant-Wellford Tennis Center Phil Chamberlain who was honored with the Billy J. Murphy Award at the University of Memphis M Club banquet Saturday. The award is presented to a former student-athlete who excelled in his/her profession since leaving the University of Memphis.Read More -
Mock Trial Team Prevails
For the first time in 17 years, the Mock Trial team won the District Championship, overcoming a St. Mary’s squad that had won four seasons in a row.Read More -
Author Wise Offers Writing Advice
Henry Wise spoke in chapel about his winding path in becoming a successful author and lessons learned along the way. He came to MUS at the invitation of Director of Hyde Library Wendy Trenthem, and his visit included a book signing and lunch with students and faculty.Read More -
Did U Get the Weather Closing Notification?
Urgent notifications and weather closings are sent to families via an opt-in texting system. If you get text messages from 79041 already, you do not need to do anything.Read More -
Frisby Retiring After Successful Career
Coach Cliff Frisby, Memphis University School golf head coach, has announced his retirement after 16 years at the school.Read More -
Support MUS Robotics Tourney: Feb. 22
MUS is hosting the second annual MUS VRS Winter Tournament on Saturday, February 22. Thirty-six teams will compete to qualify for state. Check in for competitors opens at 7:30 a.m. in the Campus Center near No. 1 on our campus map.Read More -
Owls Named to MBJ’s Next Gen
The Memphis Business Journal named juniors Ari Thiyagarajaa and Ethan Zhao to their 2025 Next Gen list.Read More -
Substance Abuse: A Cautionary Tale
David Magee spoke in chapel about a subject he knows all too well: the pain and destruction caused by substance abuse and mental health issues but also the joy of recovery. An accidental overdose killed his older son and nearly took his second son. His daughter struggled with an eating disorder, and Magee battled alcohol and prescription drug addiction.Read More -
Senior Parents, FAFSA Priority Date: March 3
Parents of seniors, if your son applied to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, you must file the FAFSA by Friday, March 3, 2025, UT's priority filing date, to determine eligibility for aid and scholarships.Read More -
Sophomores, Complete Your Scoir Survey
Sophomores need to complete their Class of 2027 sophomore-year college surveys in Scoir.Read More -
Drug, Alcohol Parent Workshop: March 5
MUS and Hutchison parents are invited to a parent workshop with Mr. David Magee, Wednesday, March 5, 5:30 p.m., in the Wiener Theatre of Hutchison School.Read More -
Racial Depictions in Media Explored
Sophomore Carson Alexander spoke in chapel about whitewashing, blackwashing, and the representation of race in the media. He described whitewashing as an alteration of a character’s skin color from black/brown to white. As an example, he cited the decision in the movie Bullet Train to cast white actors instead of the Asian characters from the novel.Read More -
Owls Earn Scholastic Writing Honors
Ten Owls received honors for their writing in the regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Ike Emmert ’27 earned one Gold Key, one Silver Key, and two Honorable Mentions for his work across three categories.Read More -
Robotics Owls Triumph
Read MoreThe Owl robotics team (99331M) were tournament champions and earned the Sportsmanship Award at the 2025 Brighton High VEX High Stakes Robotics Tournament February 1 -- despite missing three of five members. -
Johnson Tells History of Statue of Liberty
Jeremiah Johnson ’25 kicked off the Black History Month speaker series with a retrospective look at the Statue of Liberty.Read More -
Junior and Senior Strengths Assessment
We are excited to provide students with an opportunity to identify their strengths and learn how best to use them.Read More -
Re-Enrollment Deadline: Feb. 7
Thank you for entrusting us with the education of your sons. Your support of our teachers, coaches, and programs helps us uphold a liberal arts tradition designed to meet the needs of boys as they grow into young men of character, service, and leadership.Read More
As you previously signed a contract, you need only complete a few steps and pay the deposit by February 7, 2025, to reserve your spot(s) for next year. -
Owls Earn Scholastic Art Awards
Seven Owls received Mid-South Scholastic Art Awards for their work in the Drawing and Illustration, Mixed Media, Painting, and Portfolio divisions.Read More -
Sophomore Meetings Ahead
It’s already time to start thinking about junior year. We look forward to getting to know the Class of 2027 better!Read More -
Liebenow Discusses His Faith
Watts Liebenow ’26 guided fellow students through his faith journey from the Hyde Chapel stage January 29.Read More
Liebenow described his lack of faith during a period of personal struggle. A late-night moment of clarity where he “encountered God” pushed him toward belief and changed his life. “I cannot explain to you how God has impacted my life. He has helped me in so many ways. He gave me the power to help people and spread his word.” -
LS Grandparent Reception: April 4
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Lower School Grandparent Reception on campus Friday, April 4. Lower School students will send out invitations to their grandparents during the week before Spring Break.Read More -
27 Owls Earn All-West Honors
Read MoreTwenty-seven musicians earned chairs in All-West Tennessee Bands and Orchestras, and three received alternate status. In addition, five students qualified for All-State honors with three others reaching All-State alternate status. -
Smith Raises Awareness for Conservation
Read MoreChuck Smith ’66, chairman of the board of Ducks Unlimited, returned to the Hyde Chapel stage for the first time since his graduation to teach Owls about Ducks Unlimited and their conservation efforts throughout the country. -
Willmott Examines Rehnquist Legacy
George Willmott ’26 didn’t originally plan to write a book about former Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist, he explained during a chapel talk about his biographical work The Intellectual Maturation and Ideological Legacy of William Rehnquist (Archway Publishing, May 2024).Read More -
Memphis Day Highlights Music
For our third Memphis Day, we celebrated Memphis music heritage and explored the impact that our hip-hop, blues, rock, and soul sounds have had on the world.Read More
A morning panel, moderated by Instructor in Music Matt Tutor ’91, featured heavy hitters on the Memphis music scene, including Memphis-born rapper Al Kapone (Alphonzo Bailey), Memphis-born producer, performer, and innovator IMAKEMADBEATS (James Dukes), and two-time Grammy-nominated producer, songwriter, arranger, and artist Kurt “KC” Clayton. The panelists then participated in a Memphis recording industry panel facilitated by Music Director Chris Piecuch. -
Cawein Uplifts Memphis Musicians
Elizabeth Cawein, the founder of Music Export Memphis, says the “magic is in the middle” for the local music industry. She spoke in Hyde Chapel about focusing on the “music middle class” – 60% of local musicians who would like to remain in the area and support themselves through music. Music Export Memphis creates opportunities for and subsidizes working musicians, allowing them to tour, build audiences outside the city, and sustain their careers while remaining rooted in the Mid-South.Read More -
Juniors – Complete your Scoir Survey
Juniors need to complete their Class of 2026 junior-year college surveys in Scoir.Read More
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