Get out and burn off some Thanksgiving calories cheering for basketball and wrestling Owls during the week of November 25-30. The Jerry Peters Turkey Shootout runs November 29-30 and will offer plenty of roundball action with teams from throughout the area!

The scholarship of MUS Latin students – and their skill at chariot racing – was on full display at the 17th Annual Latin Fall Festivus on November 16 at White Station High School.

MUS is honored to offer three summer fellowships to support Owls in Classes of 2025-27 in summer enrichment programs. Application deadline is February 18.

Christopher Williamson ’06 spoke in chapel about his experience in the U.S. Marine Corps as part of our Veterans Week Chapel Series, organized by the Alumni Veteran Committee. Williamson said that his four years at MUS prepared him well for his military service and for his career as the COO and wealth advisor for Red Door Wealth Management.

College counselor meetings with juniors began Tuesday, November 5, and will continue through the beginning of December.

History Instructor Jonathan Large is the guest speaker at our next Lower School Manhood Breakfast on Friday, November 22, 2024. The topic will be Leadership in Service.

Mr. Harvey Kay ’75, Lt. Col. David Malone ’75, and Mr. Bruce Moore ’77 distinguished our Veterans Week panel November 13. Moderator George Wilmott ’26 posed questions about their military service and asked their advice for Owls considering serving their country.

The school’s recreational basketball league runs in January and February and offers our students the chance to compete against teams from MUS and other schools. Registration closes Friday, November 22. Sign up today!

Don't miss the upcoming basketball and bowling games November 18-22. Note: the JV and varsity Hall of Champion games will not accept U Cards or season passes. Tickets are $7 for those games. Go, Owls!

Owl Passes are discounted! Offering admission to all regular-season home games during the 2024-25 academic year, these mobile passes are now discounted to $65 each.

Friday, November 8, marks the second quarter midpoint of the 2024-25 school year. Please review your son’s grades in OwlHub, and contact his teacher(s) if you have questions.

History Instructor Patrick McCarroll ’92 announces the creation of a new Upper School rocket science quarter course entitled U Rock It! The interdisciplinary program affords students hands-on experiences in the fields of physics, mathematics, engineering, and design (art).

The next College Money Method program, “Navigating the New System of College Pricing and Financial Aid” is Tuesday, November 12, 6 p.m. This online workshop will provide extensive resources and an in-depth review of the new and evolving ways that colleges price education and provide financial assistance.

A Lunch and Learn session on “How to be an Upstander” drew 44 students to hear Senior Counselor Candy Harris – dressed as a heart for Halloween – give tips on standing up for others when they are bullied or excluded.

PSAT/NMSQT scores will be available online Thursday, November 7, for Grades 9-11. Students can access their scores through their online College Board accounts or by using the BigFuture School app if they opted in on test day.

Save the date! The Schaeffer Bookstore will be open Friday, December 13, 8 a.m. to noon, to help you complete your list of stocking stuffers and gifts! More details to come.

Pam and George Sousoulas Chair of Economics and Assistant Track and Field Coach Orlando McKay served as backup quarterback for chapel today when the scheduled speaker could not make it.

Members of the Civic Service Organization spoke in Hyde Chapel on October 23 reminding students of upcoming service opportunities. CSO is on pace to break the 6,000 total service hours mark set last year, despite no service requirement for students. The organization already set a record with 307 students participating in this year’s Service Day in September.