2025
News Archive
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Sports Events: March 17-22
Check out the events lined up for March 17-22 in baseball, fencing, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, and trapshooting. As always, check the team page under Athletics before you head to a game.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 $16.30, and tickets for MUS students are $11.20. 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 -
College Counseling Webinar: March 5
Our next College Counseling webinar, Building Aid Generosity and Affordability into your School Lists, will be Wednesday, March 5, 6-7 p.m. with a Q-and-A to follow.Read More -
Freshman Parent College Coffee: March 20
As college counselors meet with the Class of 2028 to discuss course requests, we invite parents to join us Thursday, March 20, 8-9 a.m., for coffee and conversation.Read More -
Sports Events: March 4-8
Check out the sports events running March 4-8 in baseball, lacrosse, soccer, and tennis. Before you head to an event, always check the the team page under Athletics for more details and any changes. Go, Owls!Read More -
Spring Break: March 7-14
MUS will observe Spring Break from March 7-14, with offices open Friday, March 7, and Monday, March 10, from 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.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 -
Edmundson Explores Black Language
Senior Tyler Edmundson began his chapel presentation on Black language by playing audio clips from Kendrick Lamar, Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, and Darius Rucker to highlight a range of styles presented by diverse Black artists. He went on to demonstrate how vernacular expressions may not be understood by people of other ethnicities and cultures and posited that this language barrier has been accentuated by a history of segregation and separatism.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 -
Cheer Tryouts Information Meeting: Feb. 26
Cheer coaches will host an information meeting Wednesday, February 26, 4:30 p.m., in the Campus Center Dining Hall. This meeting will include details about upcoming mandatory clinics, so don’t miss it!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. -
Chapel Program Highlights Memphis 13
Read MoreSenior Counselor Candy Harris went back to her roots as a history teacher and gave the Hyde Chapel audience a lesson on the Memphis 13 – the first African American students to integrate Memphis schools, in October 1961. -
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 -
Seal of Biliteracy Deadline: March 6
Seniors who have achieved proficiency in two or more languages may be eligible for the Seal of Biliteracy. The application deadline is Thursday, March 6.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. -
LS Spring Golf Tryouts: March 19
Tryouts for the Lower School spring golf team will be Wednesday, March 19, 3:15 p.m., at Irene Golf and Country Club.Read More -
LS Track Signup Time!
It’s time to sign up for Lower School track! Practice will start the week of February 17.Read More -
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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