WINTER 2019 THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE OF MEMPHIS UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE SCHOOL l THE ALUMNI MUS TODAY TRUTH BE TOLD SIDDHARTH KARA SHINES LIGHT ON MODERN SLAVERY

1 The Atlantic coastal town of A Guarda in Galicia, Spain, was home to Allan Palmer ’10 his first year out of college, as he taught high school English. Adjacent to the northern border of Portugal, A Guarda is at the foot of Monte de Santa Tecla, which – as Palmer discovered when he captured this photo – offers a panoramic view of the village below. Beginning on page 5, read about his adventures in Spain, Portugal, and throughout Europe and the MUS teacher he credits with inspiring his passion for Spanish language and culture – and ultimately, his career.

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5 Allan Palmer’s career track inspired by Instructor in Spanish Beba Heros

8 Siddharth Kara documents slavery around the globe

16 Cecil Humphreys’ new book celebrates local artists and their studios

18 Buzzard artist David Morris hones his maker skills

20 Missileer Terrence Cole still plays defense, on a grand scale

24 Homecoming 2018 in pictures

38 Pitt Hyde receives Freedom Award from National Civil Rights Museum

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IN EVERY ISSUE ON THE COVER HEADMASTER Peter D. Sanders 15 Student Lauds Having become one of the world’s leading authorities on bonded BOARD OF TRUSTEES 33 Gifts in Memory and Honor labor and human trafficking, Samuel N. Graham II ’80, Chairman 40 Board News Siddharth Kara ’92 has traveled Glenn A. Crosby II ’77, Vice Chairman to more than 60 countries James F. Burnett ’83, Secretary D. Stephen Morrow ’71, Treasurer 42 Alumni News documenting the horrific plight of James H. Barton, Jr. ’85 45 Faculty News those trapped in slavery. Haunted R. Earl Blankenship by stories that are sometimes 48 U Review Suki S. Carson too bleak to tell, he steadfastly Andrew F. Cates ’89 50 Class News pushes forward, giving a voice to the voiceless and doing Edward J. Dobbs ’89 what he can to expose human rights violations that William B. Dunavant III ’78 The Last Word 66 continue to be driven by powerful economic forces. Robert M. Fockler ’77 P. Trowbridge Gillespie, Jr. ’65 Photo by Lynn Savarese J. Brett Grinder ’91

Mark J. Halperin ’67 Robert J. Hussey III ’81 Director of Advancement Managing Editor Jeffrey B. Meskin Perry Dement Marci Woodmansee Johnny B. Moore, Jr. [email protected] [email protected] Richard C. Moore III ’98 Joseph M. Morrison ’78 Director of Alumni and Inside MUS Managing Editor William E. Orgel ’81 Parent Programs Rebecca Greer Wiley T. Robinson ’75 Ann Laughlin Chris R. Sanders Frederick C. Schaeffer, Jr. ’88 [email protected] Creative Director William V. Thompson III ’95 LeeAnn Christopherson Philip S. Wunderlich ’90 Editor Liz Copeland ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD [email protected] Jason J. Fair ’89, President Andrew A. McArtor, Sr. ’86, President-Elect Christopher P. Beard ’84 Contributors Jeffrey Block ’94 Horace L. Carter ’89 Christopher Blank, news director at WKNO-FM in Memphis and freelance arts writer Derek M. Clenin ’03 Lisa Buser, freelance photographer based in Memphis John T. Crews, Jr. ’84 Donald D. Drinkard, Jr. ’98 Greg Cravens, illustrator based in Memphis J. Elliot Embry ’04 Jerry Gallik, freelance photographer based in Memphis Emmel B. Golden ’97 Alan Howell, freelance photographer based in Memphis J. Wesley Grace ’86 J. Walker Hays IV ’84 Shivam Kashiwala, freelance photographer based in Cheyenne, WY W. Brigham Klyce ’66 Allan Palmer ’10, Spain and Portugal specialist at Audley Travel in Boston, MA W. Neely Mallory IV ’07 M. Garrott McClintock, Jr. ’06 Jane Schneider, freelance writer based in Memphis William M. McDonald, Jr. ’97 Norman Thompson, MUS instructor in English Gregory P. McGowan ’86 Kelly L. McGuire ’70 J. Worth Morgan ’05 Michael N. Murphy, Jr. ’03 Robert B. Preston ’78 Memphis University School M. Shannon Rhodes ’90 Matthew J. Saenger ’98 Founded 1893 Gideon L. Scoggin ’95 Edward L. Simpson ’85 MISSION STATEMENT Joseph L. Steffner, Jr. ’09 Memphis University School is a college-preparatory school dedicated to academic excellence, cultivation of George J. Sousoulas ’78 service and leadership, and the development of well-rounded young men of strong moral character, consistent with the school’s Christian tradition. Charles W. Summers III ’94 Alexander W. Wellford III ’89 Reid W. Wesson ’06 © 2019 Memphis University School. All rights reserved. The name, seal, and logos of Memphis University School, as well as MUS Today, Inside MUS, The MUSe, The Owl’s Hoot, The Owl, and Beg To Differ, are registered marks of Memphis University School and use in any Brandon L. Westbrook ’92 manner is prohibited unless prior written approval is obtained from Memphis University School. Andrew D. Wright ’86

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Class Acts An extracurricular activity has gone viral among the Class of 2020, engaging affected boys for hours upon hours. No, it’s not Fortnite. Eleven juniors have developed a fervor for serving

semester each of these boys logged 20 or more hours of serviceothers through – nearly the 420 Civic altogether Service – Organization. as they delivered In the MIFA first Meals on Wheels food and Salvation Army Angel Tree gifts, helped with breakfast at Ronald McDonald House and dinner at Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church's More Than A Meal, tutored students at Balmoral Elementary School and packed CSO volunteers Duncan McLean ’20, Stephen Cates ’21, gift boxes for Team Max. and Will Fraser ’22 at MIFA. Duncan McLean ’20, who tops the list with 100 hours, traces the source of the contagion to Mr. Jonathan Large, empowerment.” (See page 38.) a CSO advisor and instructor in history. Cecil Humphreys ’73 had an altruistic goal in mind “Mr. Large has a passion that ignites others to partici- when he created a book about Mid-South artists and their pate,” McLean says. “He always says to be apostles of service. Serve as much as you can and try to get others to serve as The recently published Memphis Studios: A Visual Tour much as they can.” featuresstudios – the to donateworking all spaces proceeds of 27 to artists, Memphis including arts nonprofits. four And so, the infection has spread, person by person, who have served as MUS Artists-in-Residence as well as group by group. Encouraged by McLean and fellow runners, Instructor in Art Jim Buchman, alumnus Carroll Todd ’72, cross-country team members turned out to lead elementary and Humphreys. (See page 16.) school kids on a scavenger hunt at Memphis Zoo. All told, Terrence Cole ’11, who is serving his country as a 53 juniors served 660 hours for the semester, contributing missileer in the Air Force, recently returned to his alma greatly to the Upper School total of 1,453 hours. mater and encouraged Lower School boys to take advantage MUS has always fostered – as our mission statement of all MUS has to offer. “They have a system here. It works. directs – the cultivation of service and leadership. Several I’m proof that it works,” he said. He credits MUS teachers and coaches with helping him turn early failures into long- As a member of the Upper School Amnesty International term success. (See page 20.) Club,alumni Siddharth profiled in Kara this ’92issue wrote have foreign continued nations, the legacy. imploring As these stories illustrate, service and leadership take leaders to treat political prisoners humanely. In 1995 Kara differing forms as alumni make their way in the world. The and Duke University classmates volunteered in a Bosnian work developing “apostles of service” continues here, year after year, as students catch the spirit – and power – of enslavement of women and girls in brothels and other atrocities.refugee camp, By 2000 and hehe waswas horrifieddevoting tohis learn life to about researching the During a summer internship undertaken on his own at modern-day slavery and shining a light on the injustice. He theselflessness. Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association, Duncan McLean has written three books on the subject; one was the basis met a young mother who came in seeking help with her utili- Trafficked. (See page 8.) ty bills. She left with a good-paying job that worked with her Pitt Hyde ’61 has received many honors for his entrepreneurship,for the 2017 film civic service, and philanthropy, but none with joy. What we were doing really helps people,” he says. has meant more than the Freedom Award, presented by the life “Icircumstances. would like to do“I remember something her like breaking this after down, college.” filled establishment of the museum, Hyde was chosen, in part, forNational his efforts Civil Rightsto promote Museum quality in October. education A keyfor allfigure children. in the “He’s a philanthropist who does more than write a check,” LIZ COPELAND said Roblin Webb, founder and CEO of Freedom Preparatory DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Academy Charter Schools. “He rolls up his sleeves and gets to work … knocking down barriers to opportunity and [email protected]

4 l MUS TODAY WINTER 2019 Allan Palmer in Lagos, Portugal

CAREER PATH TO SPAIN

AND PORTUGAL BEGINS

IN FRESHMAN SPANISH

5 BY ALLAN PALMER ’10 s I reflect on the post-MUS years and the atypical, expat path I’ve chosen, I realize it Aall started my freshman year in Spanish class. Señora Beba Heros instilled a passion for the Spanish language and the rich cultures and histories of Spain, Portugal, and Latin America. Her rigorous curriculum and dedication to excellence (and nothing less) in grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation provided me a life-changing gift and opened doors for

In 2017 Palmer worked with Sewanee’s travel-abroad program, assisting with the inaugural alumni trip to Spain and Morocco. Here the group poses at the Castle of Calatrava in Southern Spain.

the friendliness and hospitality of the Compostela completely changed my local Madrilenos (Madrid natives); and perspective of Spain. The stereotypical the awe-inspiring architecture and notions of bulls, Moorish-inspired world-class museums. I’ll never forget architecture, and dry climate all went first witnessing Hieronymus Bosch’s The out the window in Galicia – a mystical Garden of Earthly Delights in the Prado land of bagpipes, seafood, and foggy Palmer in Plaza Mayor, Madrid Museum. Every time I stand in front mist that rises from deep river val- of this large, allegorical triptych, I see leys. My experience as a pilgrim planted something new. the idea to make Galicia my permanent me, though I didn’t know it at the time. The most meaningful part of my home. I majored in Spanish at Sewanee: first summer in Spain was trekking When I completed my college The University of the South and first set the Camino de Santiago – a medieval studies, graduating cum laude with a foot on Spanish soil during a summer pilgrimage trail that traverses Northern B.A. in Spanish in May 2014, I made study-abroad trip in 2012. The intensive Spain. In just 790 kilometers (490 the move to Galicia. I left my home in program focused on the nation’s miles), I became familiar with Basque Eads, TN, not knowing where I would medieval history and architecture culture in the Pyrenees, traditional lay my head that first night; all I knew with classwork at the Complutense Castilian towns and villages between was that a music teacher named Nuria University of Madrid. I was fascinated the cities of Burgos and Leon, and the from the high school in which I’d be by the ambiance of Madrid’s vibrant lush terrain of Galicia in Northwestern working would pick me up from the street life – its quaint, shady plazas, Spain. My experience hiking across Vigo airport. Upon arrival in A Guarda connected by narrow, winding streets; Galicia to the city of Santiago de on the Portuguese border, I was

6 l MUS TODAY WINTER 2019 two-year program entailed one year of if you want to be the best, you can’t rely class work and one year completing an on talent – you have to work for it. Her internship at a Spanish museum and dedication to excellence propelled me writing a thesis. I interned at the Toledo to pursue my B.A. in Spanish. Although Army Museum, located within the I was advised to pursue Spanish as a medieval castle that crowns the ancient minor and to major in something “more city, about 50 miles south of Madrid. useful,” like business administration, I For my thesis I created a temporary stuck to my guns. At 26 years old, I still exhibition plan for the museum to stand by that decision. showcase the thousands of 19th century American rifles, acquired by the Spanish government in the mid- to late-1800s. The rifles are stored in the subterranean archives of the fortress. My four-year chapter in Spain came to a bittersweet end this past summer, as I accepted a position as Spain and Palmer trekked the Camino de Santiago Portugal specialist at Audley Travel in twice, in 2012 as a Sewanee student and Boston. Audley specializes in creating again in 2014 as a teaching assistant for customized trips to over 80 countries the school’s travel-abroad program. worldwide. Just one week after starting, the company sent me back to the Iberian Peninsula for a six-week research trip to experience firsthand all the excursions inundated by local hospitality. I was one and accommodations I’d be offering to A camel nibbles the author’s shoulder during of three Americans in the coastal town my clients. It’s amazing to have found my a trip to Morocco in 2015. This is at the foot of and within two days, I had secured a niche, planning tailor-made adventures the Atlas Mountains near traditional Berber flat, a bike, a phone plan, and a group of to Spain and Portugal for people to villages. friends my age who didn’t speak a word experience the region’s diverse culture, of English. history, landscapes, and gastronomy. My plan was to become fully fluent All of this – my Spanish degree, Whether you’re an athlete, math- in Spanish and completely immerse trekking the Camino de Santiago twice, ematician, writer, scientist, or linguist, myself in the culture. What I thought working in two prestigious Spanish mu- MUS provides the tools to succeed and would be just one year turned into four, seums, completing my master’s entirely find your own, unique path in this world. a time in which I traveled Europe and in Spanish and, now, creating trips to I am forever grateful for the skills and North Africa extensively, from Iceland to Spain and Portugal – would not have passion Señora Heros and the MUS Morocco and from Portugal to Romania. been possible without MUS and, specifi- faculty fostered. They instilled a love for The first year I taught high school cally, Señora Heros. I am forever indebted history and language, writing skills and, English in A Guarda. The following year, to her teaching, perfectionist nature, above all, a strong work ethic. Cheers I relocated to Madrid and began giving guidance, and caring support from to an unparalleled faculty, which will tours in the Prado Museum and working freshman to senior year. I always looked continue to motivate, shape, and inspire for several of Sewanee’s travel-abroad forward to going to Spanish class, where me for years to come. programs, including the Camino de I knew I’d be challenged to do my very Santiago program and the university’s best every single day. If any of us missed inaugural alumni trip to Spain and a portion of the night’s assignments, Allan Palmer is happy to plan a custom- Morocco. made anything below a B on weekly ized trip to Spain or Portugal for fellow I was accepted to the Complutense vocab quizzes, or utterly obliterated Owls through Audley Travel. Reach him University of Madrid’s master’s program proper pronunciation, we knew to expect at [email protected]. in museums and artistic heritage. The well-deserved criticism. She taught us

7 Siddharth Kara at a shrimp farm in Thailand

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Breaking the Bonds That Bind Researcher Siddharth Kara travels the world documenting modern slavery and giving a voice to the voiceless

BY JANE SCHNEIDER

Author Siddharth Kara ’92 is haunted. their stories are too dark and bleak to share. Haunted by the faces of Nepalese girls But still, I have them in my heart as I write, enslaved as prostitutes in the brothels of and I think, maybe I’ll achieve something for Mumbai; haunted by withered men who a future child.” wield massive sledgehammers to crush stones for pennies a day in Nepal; haunted DISCOVERING MODERN SLAVERY by gaunt Congolese children who breathe Siddharth Kara is one of the world’s potentially toxic mineral dust as they dig leading authorities on modern slavery. For for cobalt used in the lithium-ion batteries almost two decades, he has traveled to that power our electronics. These ghosts and more than 60 countries, venturing where others clamor to have their stories told. few choose to go to document the squalid, And so, Kara tells them. often dangerous working conditions people “Slavery is the darkest, most extreme way endure as they make hand-tied rugs, farm one can exert power over another. It debases shrimp, or dig for rare minerals. what makes us human,” says Kara. “Some of

Documenting accounts of sex trafficking in India

9 Few will escape their life of ser- off of one victim. honors thesis back to MUS faculty vitude. Some slaves, like the young Unlike selling drugs, an indi- with a note that read, “I would Nepalese girls, are kidnapped vidual can be held and sold into love for all of my English teachers or purchased from villages near sexual slavery again and again. to be able to read this – after all Kathmandu in Nepal. Secreted In his 2017 book, Modern Slavery, you were the inspiration and across borders, they are eventu- Kara estimated annual slavery foundation that brought me to ally sold to madams living in the profits to be $124 billion, second this paper. I didn’t meet anyone at shadowy recesses of the red-light only to drug trafficking in scope Duke better prepared in English districts of Mumbai or New Delhi. and scale. than I.” The girls, some as young as 12, are Kara’s articles appear on CNN’s drugged and beaten, coerced into Freedom Project, a series of stories LEARNING TO LISTEN prostitution. that shed light on modern-day Had he followed a more The International Labour slavery, showing what it looks like conventional path, Kara might Organization estimates 40 million and how it filters into the world have become an English professor. people worldwide are subjected economy. He has published three But fate intervened. He had just to some form of modern-day slav- books that deal with slavery and completed his junior year at Duke, ery. Kara’s research describes the human trafficking (see page 12) and the nightly news broadcasts "I'm trying every conceivable way to move the clock one second closer toward the ending of slavery."

cruel, often degrading ways the and has written and produced that spring were filled with reports powerful enslave the powerless. a Hollywood film, Trafficked, of the ethnic civil war that raged All of the laborers he documents starring Ashley Judd. He wrote the in Bosnia as the former Yugoslavia are oppressed for economic gain script based on his first book. fractured. by companies that maximize At the time we speak, Kara is Then 20, Kara and a few profits by minimizing labor costs. busy doing research in London. classmates founded the Duke’s When he first began his “Remaining independent has Refugee Action Project, spending research back in 2000, he was allowed me the flexibility to the summer of 1995 volunteering surprised to find that no one had explore and contribute however at a refugee camp for Bosnian examined the issue of human I can,” he says. “I’ve been blessed Muslims. But nothing prepared trafficking from an economic and exceptionally lucky in my life. him for the atrocities of war. He perspective, despite it being an With that comes a duty to employ heard horrific stories from the extremely lucrative endeavor. my good fortune and education to refugees: of ethnic cleansing and As Kara told The Boston Globe, benefit those who didn’t receive genocide, of Serbian soldiers “The business model contains th a t .” storming Bosnian villages where three essential steps: acquisition, While at MUS Kara was largely men were executed and young movement, and exploitation. Sex focused on writing and world women and girls were trafficked trafficking is probably the most affairs, participating in Model UN, to rape camps and brothels across profitable form of slavery the Government Club, and Mock Trial. the Balkans and even into Western world has ever seen, in that you After three years on the school’s Europe. can acquire or transport someone newspaper, The Owl’s Hoot, he He listened, but their pain and for a few hundred dollars or may- became its editor senior year. despair overwhelmed him. That be a couple thousand dollars, and Kara would go on to major in summer he lost 20 pounds. “I had generate tens of thousands, if not English and philosophy at Duke ideas of things I would do to help, hundreds of thousands of dollars” University, sending his English but it was such a complex issue,

10 l MUS TODAY WINTER 2019 Clockwise from top left: A bonded laborer prepares bricks in a mold in Northern India. Kara visits a shelter for sex trafficking survivors in Northern Thailand. A child laborer heads into parasite-infested waters to catch baby shrimp in Bangladesh. Kara with a juju priest in Edo State, Nigeria. A slave breaks stones next to a river in central Nepal.

11 Siddharth Kara’s Media Presence Books Modern Slavery: A Global Perspective (Columbia University Press, 2017) Bonded Labor: Tackling the System of Slavery in South Asia (Columbia University Press, 2012) Sex Trafficking: Inside the Business of Modern Slavery (Columbia University Press, 2009) Reports Tainted Garments: The Exploitation of Women and Girls in India’s Home-Based Garment Sector (University of California-Berkeley, 2019) Tainted Carpets: Slavery and Child Labor in India’s Handmade Carpet Sector (Harvard University’s François-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Health and Human Rights, 2014) Films Trafficked (2017) Online siddharthkara.com CNN Freedom Project Blog: cnn.com/freedom Social Media Twitter: @siddharthkara

In Northern India Kara looks at bricks made by bonded laborers. The chimney for the 12 l MUS TODAY WINTER 2019 brick oven towers in the background. it was beyond what I could understand,” says an editor from Columbia University Press, Kara. “But there I learned the power of listen- which published his first book on the subject, ing, especially to people who feel voiceless.” Sex Trafficking: Inside the Business of Modern Returning home, he tucked away the Slavery, in 2009 as part of a three-book deal. experience and after graduation went on His was the first publication to provide a to Columbia University where he earned an global overview and economic model for MBA. He joined Merrill Lynch to manage understanding the subject of modern slavery, mergers and acquisitions and later headed moving the discussion away from an emotive his own finance consulting firm. While he be- narrative to examine its economic impact came proficient in business and economics, on the world economy. Kara wanted to make the corporate world left him cold. “I could the connection between slavery and everyday have a career on Wall Street, but I wanted consumer goods. to make a positive impact on those less “I wanted to raise awareness because, fortunate,” he says. at that time, the average person still didn’t The Bosnian refugees and their stories know how slavery touched their lives.” His continued to haunt him. book received the 2010 Frederick Douglass As those memories percolated, he says, “I Book Prize, an award that recognizes the best wondered if the trafficking was still happen- nonfiction writing on slavery. ing and if anyone was doing anything about it.” Once he began to research, he discovered there wasn’t much analysis-based infor- mation available. So, with his savings Kara decided to embark on a research project. “I didn’t have formal training in human rights research,” he admits, “but I had a sense that this was an economic crime and that maybe I could make a contribution.”

TRAVEL AND RESEARCH In the summer of 2000 he took his first research trip to East Asia and Central Europe to investigate human trafficking. Kara worked to build trust with people fighting against slavery. "I connected with local non-governmental organizations, police, and advocacy groups for those enslaved to help me connect with the slaves.” An orphan rinses toxic cobalt with her bare Across the next 18 years, Kara spent sever- hands in putrid waters in the Congo. The mineral al months each year in the field, documenting is used to make rechargeable batteries. several thousand victims of slavery. He saw women being sold into slavery and even confronted some of their traffickers. After As his findings became more public, he each research trip, he would return home began to lecture and became a Fellow at to sift through his findings, writing to make the Carr Center for Human Rights at the sense of all that he had witnessed. Harvard Kennedy School of Government in In 2005 a chance meeting with Congress- 2009. He also advised representatives with man Chris Smith (R-NJ), chair of the Human the United Nations, the U.S. government, and Trafficking congressional caucus, led to the International Labour Organization on an invitation for Kara to share his findings anti-trafficking policy and law. His third book, before Congress. He also connected with Modern Slavery: A Global Perspective, was

13 A school in Western Nepal for the Badi, an outcaste community whose women traditionally work as prostitutes

launched in October 2017 at the United several who tell him they are rethinking violence survivors in the Democratic Nations. their studies due to his research. “That’s Republic of Congo; and 25-year-old Kara continues as an adjunct always very gratifying,” he says. Nadia Murad, an Iraqi Yazidi sex slave lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy Kara remembers his years at MUS survivor. Murad was abducted in School of Government, and he is also a with fondness. “I had some exceptional Northern Iraq in August 2014, when fellow at the Harvard School of Public teachers,” he says. The death last winter Islamic State jihadists took over her Health and a lecturer at the University of English Instructor Terry Shelton village and forced her into slavery. of California-Berkeley. He teaches was news that hit hard. Today, Murad works to end the use of a course each spring at Harvard on “I wouldn’t have been as decent sexual violence as a weapon of war. modern slavery. a writer without the things he taught That these two individuals have “His class is extremely popular,” me,” Kara says. “I was really sad to hear gained international notice indicates says Sushma Raman, executive director he had passed.” the work being done on sex trafficking of Harvard’s Carr Center. “Human For now, Kara remains focused is beginning to register. Kara’s hope is trafficking is a hard issue to tackle on his research, and he is cautiously that those efforts will eventually make a because everything is under the radar. optimistic about the substantial difference. So many people are vulnerable and progress that has taken place over the “I’m trying every conceivable way moved across borders. They have no past 20 years regarding awareness of to move the clock one second closer rights or fundamental freedoms that modern slavery. “But it must continue toward the ending of slavery,” he says. we take for granted. Students want to to increase,” he says. “Though there’s Only then will the haunting cease. understand that.” improvement, we’re still playing The class is rigorous, says Kara, catch-up.” Jane Schneider is a freelance writer “since just about everything I know I Earlier this year, the Nobel Peace based in Memphis. will pour out for these students.” At Prize was awarded jointly to physician the end of the term, he invariably has Denis Mukwege, who helps sexual

14 l MUS TODAY WINTER 2019 BRINGING HOME THE LAUDS

Crosby Wins State Owls Receive National Merit Recognition Eddie Feild, Ethan Hurst, and Golf Tournament Hudson Miller (pictured left Walker to right) from the Class of 2019 Crosby ’19 were named National Merit earned first Semifinalists this fall in the place med- 64th National Merit Scholarship alist honors Program. They are among 16,000 in the TSSAA U.S. students honored as semi- Division II-AA finalists for their outstanding Golf State academic promise, now compet- Championship ing for some 7,500 scholarships in September. worth more than $31 million that will be offered in the spring. About 90 percent of the Crosby shot a semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and about half of those will win Merit 71 and 68 to end the tournament 5 under Scholar titles and financial awards. par. The varsity golf team placed sixth in The National Merit Scholarship Program also honored eight Class of 2019 Owls the tournament. State golf team members with the designation of National Merit Commended Student. James Blatchford, Call were Clarence Chapman ’23, Crosby, and Ford, Kyle Gan, Ben Gilliland, Ethan Lam, Ev Nichol, William Quinlen, and Brandan Class of 2019 golfers Hall Upshaw, Henry Roachell are among 34,000 U.S. students honored for their outstanding academic perfor- Wells, Philip Wunderlich, and alternate mance on the PSAT/NMSQT. Students in Grades 9-11 take this test at MUS every fall. Call Ford. Fencing Fields Two Maurice Hampton Receives All-American Junior Olympics and Mr. Football Honors In September Under Armour Qualifiers extended an invitation to Maurice Hampton ’19 to play in the All-America Game in Orlando January 3. He is the third MUS player to receive this honor, following Gary Wunderlich ’14 and Drew Richmond ’15. The senior wide receiver- defensive back also claimed Mr. Football honors in Division II-AAA at the annual awards From left, Coach Mark Chubb, Coach Glenn Rogers, ceremony November 25, becom- Maurice Hampton, and Head Coach Bobby Alston ing the eighth MUS player to take home a Mr. Football award. He joins the following Owl greats (award year in parentheses): Marc MacMillan ’92 (1991), Fencers Akbar Latif ’21 and Jonathan Richard Moore ’98 (1997), John Stokes ’07 (2006), Barry Brunetti ’10 (2009), Henry Huang ’20 qualified in November for the Dickinson ’11 (2010), Richmond (2014), and Dorian Hopkins ’19 (2016). Hampton has Junior Olympics in the saber category. committed to play both baseball and football at LSU.

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Creation Places new coffee-table book conceived and executed by Cecil (As a founder of the University Humphreys ’73 provides a fascinating glimpse at the Neighborhood Development A working spaces – and into the minds – of 27 local artists. District, he has led efforts to Memphis Studios: A Visual Tour features photographs by Murray renovate the area.) He is donating all Riss paired with Humphreys’ descriptions and artist interviews. proceeds from the book to Memphis An artist who creates decorative bowls and sculptures in arts nonprofit organizations, bronze, Humphreys describes his fascination with studios in his through the Community Foundation introduction: “[Art studios] reveal secrets perhaps not otherwise of Greater Memphis. available – secrets of the works, the technical method, the Humphreys’ diverse subjects process of creation, and always of the artists themselves.” include four artists who have Humphreys calls the project a labor of love. “It has given me a participated in the MUS Artist- reason and opportunity to visit with individuals I greatly respect in-Residence program – Nancy and to experience a little bit of their daily work life.” Cheairs, Pinkney Herbert, George Not wishing to create a vanity project, he was reluctant, Hunt, and Tad Lauritzen Wright – plus school Instructor in Art at first, to include his BronzeWorks studio in the book. Jim Buchman and alumnus Carroll Todd ’72. We include their Realizing that the historic ice house-turned-Esso station on the photos here along with excerpts from the book. Highland Strip was worthy of inclusion, he changed his mind. – Liz Copeland

Nancy Cheairs’ work walks a tightrope between abstraction and narration. Her beautifully glazed, highly stylized oil paint- ings take the viewer to the intersection of visible and invisible worlds.

Pinkney Herbert creates dynamic, multi-dimensional abstract paintings in Memphis Studios: A Visual Memphis and New York. He is the founder Tour is available for $55 at and director of Marshall Arts, a Memphis Novel, Burke’s Book Store, alternative gallery and studio space. L Ross Gallery, David Lusk Gallery, and Brooks Museum, all in Memphis. All proceeds benefit Memphis arts nonprofits.

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Jim Buchman’s columnar sculptures (see page 68) seem to bridge a gap between ancient Greek caryatids and modernist abstractions. His elaborate self-designed and built equipment remind one of a Rube Goldberg machine.

The Southern African-American experience – especially the folk tradition, the civil rights movement, the mythic heroism of Black manhood, and blues music and culture – is the usual subject of George Hunt’s art.

Tad Lauritzen Wright’s artistic vocabulary includes symbolism, text, figures, and collage in textural paintings and drawings. … Contrastingly, he elevates single-line drawing to a higher level in large works exploring power structures, the human condition, and hidden lessons in … Greek and Roman mythology. Turning a hard, unwieldy sheet of bronze into a fluid, lyrical, sometimes whimsical but always elegant piece of sculpture is neither a quick nor easy process. But seeing a finished sculp- ture by Carroll Todd [’72], it’s hard to imagine that it had ever been anything else. 17 David Morris keeps his original vellum-paper Buzzard illustration in his 1970 yearbook.

Maker Space Buzzard artist David Morris enjoys a life of building, creating, electrifying

BY LIZ COPELAND

18 l MUS TODAY WINTER 2019 ince he designed the original MUS Buzzard image in 1969, Dr. David SMorris ’70 has spent much of his spare time making things – furniture, cabinetry, hobby models. Retired from dentistry since 2016, he has found a second calling as a full-time “maker.” “They finally found a name for what I like to do,” he says. The Lewisburg, MS, home he shares with his wife, Beth, bears witness to his passion. In his backyard workshop, surround- ed by his great-grandfather’s vintage tools, there’s an 80-watt laser cutter he uses to produce acrylic items for sale – trophies, awards, lighted signs, coasters, racks to hold model-builder’s The 1969 Buzzard design adorned letter jackets of the day – and a host of other items supplies. through the decades. In his upstairs workshop – surround- ed by finished plane, train, and ship models, and a variety of electronic test the Owl too scholarly, fellow students his attic, and that work is now affixed to equipment – there’s a 3-D printer next asked him to create an illustration of the the wall of Ross Lynn Arena, along with to a giant chess set in the making. scavenging bird for the pep club. For a a plaque from the Class of 1970 crediting skit, Morris and friends painted a 4-by-8- the artist. (“Dedicated to school spirit and In his garage, which is also his me- foot Buzzard on a refrigerator box, and it lifelong friendships.”) He said he ran out of chanical shop, there’s a restored 1970s ended up on the wall of Todd-Snowden time and used electrical tape for the black Honda CB350F motorcycle. “If I found Gymnasium for decades. Students wanted outline, which has begun to peel. “I really a taillight, I couldn’t resist finding the the image for their letter jackets so he need to get back in there and fix that,” rest of the bike.” obliged, and soon his buzzard appeared he says. In his home office – or “man cave” – on bookstore merchandise. Morris is still drawing. “I’ll sit around decorated with treasured memorabilia, For their 40th reunion in 2010, at night and watch TV and draw hands there’s a set of three vintage Hyde classmates Jimmy Ogle ’70 and Kelly and faces,” he says, showing sketches that Chapel seats – including the actual McGuire ’70 asked Morris to recreate the demonstrate his efforts. seat he inhabited as a student – which cardboard Buzzard – which had deteri- Still improving his maker skills, he he has refurbished. orated. Morris painted it on plywood in has been studying electrical technology at the University of Memphis Herff School of “Being a gearhead, I put a racing stripe Engineering the last two years. His goal: on the side, and I painted the arms blue “to write the code and build devices that and the frames silver,” he says. Beth got use microcontrollers.” His mail carrier was new cushions, but the fabric is original; not consistent in her delivery time, so he he just removed it and sent it through the created a device that texted him when he washer. When he built a wooden base had mail in the street-side box. Not con- to hold the seats, there was one small tent with that technology, he has moved oversight. “Sit in it, and you’ll see,” he tells on to an XBee radio module, which will a visitor. “I should have planed the base ring a bell in the house to herald delivery. [to match the slant of the chapel floor] so The couple’s six grandchildren surely it would sit right.” appreciate his lower-tech – but high His man cave is also home to his 1970 craftmanship – woodworking skills, which yearbook, which holds the vellum-paper Morris more-than-restored his chapel he recently put to use building them an original of his Buzzard drawing. Thinking seat, along with two others. enormous backyard playset.

19 20 l MUS TODAY WINTER 2019 Missileer Launch BY LIZ COPELAND Terrence Cole remembers the trials and triumphs that prepared him for success

As a senior systems operator at F. E. Warren Air Force Base near Cheyenne, WY, 1st Lt. Terrence Cole oversees 150 intercontinental ballistic missiles and 30 crew members. At left, he flashes the U symbol with Lower School students after speaking to them about his experience at MUS.

Photo by Shivam Kashiwala 21 hen Terrence Cole ’11 played didn’t matter. He wanted to go in and In August 2017 he was selected to basketball in ninth grade, help the team be successful.” crew the test launch of an unarmed WCoach Joe Tyler said he He also played defensive back for Minuteman III missile from Vandenberg accepted a role that most players don’t the varsity football Owls, including Air Force Base in California. (Watch like: defensive stopper. the 2008 and 2009 state championship an Air Force Global Strike Command “We knew we could always put teams. video about the exercise at bit.ly/ him on the other team’s best player,” Today, Air Force 1st Lt. Terrence ColeTestLaunch. Cole is featured at Tyler said, “and he would accept that Cole is still on defense. A senior systems 3:48, 6:20, and 7:25.) challenge. Whether it operator based in Wyoming overseeing “We had a launch window from 8 was for five minutes, 150 intercontinental ballistic missiles p.m. - 8 a.m.,” Cole said. “Ten minutes one possession, it and 30 crew members, he plays a vital to launch we got a call from NASA that “They have a system [at MUS]. It works. I’m proof that it works,”

role in protecting the nation. the International Space Station was in “Our job is nuclear deterrence the way. You don’t realize how many – keeping America safe,” Cole told agencies are involved with an operation Lower School students during an like that.” October assembly. “We serve as a Cole – accompanied by his mother, deterrent to keep other nations Daphne Cole, and his college roommate, from making a bad decision.” Ivan Denson ’11 – told the seventh and The missileer’s job eighth graders that his grounding at involves pulling 24-hour alerts MUS prepared him extremely well for (shifts) in Launch Control Centers his University of Tennessee studies, Air up to 100 feet below the earth’s Force training, and fast-track career. surface, training, performing “I learned to study at MUS. I learned maintenance, and standing by that [any subject] is only complicated in case the president orders a until you sit down and learn it.” nuclear missile launch. From However, if his mother had allowed F. E. Warren Air Force Base him to make the decision, Cole would near Cheyenne, WY, Cole and not have left his previous middle school, his crews travel up to two hours where he had been a straight-A student to missile silos in Wyoming, and three-sport athlete (football, Colorado, and Nebraska. basketball, and track). After he attended

Terrence Cole upon his commissioning and graduation from the University of Tennessee in 2015.

22 l MUS TODAY WINTER 2019 SLAM Summer Leadership Academy at Cole along the way. Instructor in MUS, Daphne Cole saw an opportunity Science Analice Sowell “inspired for her son. me to study pre-med in college.” Terrence disagreed: “When my Coach Glenn Rogers “taught me mom told me I was coming here, an everything I know” about football. all-boys school, I was boo-hoo crying.” Coach Mark Chubb worked It did not get much better when with him in his aspiration to play he arrived in eighth grade. In the first football in college. (“He told me you quarter he had three Fs and an Honor have to think about life after football, Code violation (for a forged parent as well,” Cole said.) Athletic Trainer signature). There were many closed- Katie Upchurch provided daily phys- Cole, right, with his college roommate door meetings with his mother – “she ical therapy after he tore his posterior Ivan Denson '11; mother, Daphne Cole; trusted the system,” Tyler said – and cruciate ligament as a senior. (“She and football coach, Glenn Rogers Cole spent many hours with English taught me so much about wellness, Instructor Dax Torrey ’94 and Math and she is probably the reason I didn’t Instructor Tyler to get up to speed. have to get knee-replacement surgery.”) “These people here love you, and The injury prompted him to stop they want you to succeed,” Cole told focusing so much on football and start the boys. “On my first English paper focusing on “life after football.” After from Coach Torrey, I got a -21. I did not walking on to the UT-Knoxville football think that was possible. Coach Torrey team did not work out, Cole joined said, ‘I’m going to let you resubmit this the Air Force ROTC and discovered a paper, but you need to come during different career path. my office hours so I can explain this Looking forward, he plans to stay to you.’” in the Air Force, but he would like Cole described Torrey’s eighth- eventually to make his way back home. Weston Sands '24 thanks Cole after the missileer's presentation in Lower School. grade English class as “one of the top “Memphis definitely made me. I hate to five I have ever taken,” right up there see abandoned buildings, schools clos- with college biochemistry and molec- ing, [troubled] neighborhoods. I would ular biology and an Air Force nuclear like to return to Memphis and weapons course. Trey Suddarth’s give back. Hopefully, I will get Latin I class – which Cole thought in the position where I can useless at the time – prepared him well offer some leadership.” for pre-med curriculum vocabulary. Joe Tyler has always recog- “They have a system here. It works. nized his student’s leadership I’m proof that it works,” he said. “You’re qualities. When he thinks about going to look up one day and you’re a younger Terrence Cole, he going to be a sophomore in Upper remembers a team-first kid with School, and then you’re going to look a positive attitude who overcame up and be a sophomore in college. And adversity to achieve success. you’re going to remember everything “Terrence is in charge of nu- Cole, center, with Joe Tyler, left, and Dax MUS did for you.” clear weapons,” Tyler said at the Lower Torrey, teachers who helped him navigate There were others who mentored School assembly. “I’ve never felt safer.” eighth-grade math and English

23 Homecoming Celebrations HOME Alumni from near and far made it to campus for Homecoming weekend in September to reconnect and to help celebrate the 125th anniversary of the school’s founding in 1893. COMING Festivities included a golf scramble, the Golden Owls reception at the Headmaster’s House, a dinner in 2018 the campus center, and finally, play action on Hull-Dobbs Field at Stokes Stadium, which ended with the Owls defeating St. Benedict 35-0.

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1 From the Class of 1983, standing, from left: Leigh and Danny Mansberg, Mac McCarroll, Jimmy Ringel and his wife, Janice; sitting, Craig Christenbury and his wife, Brook; and Dee and Jim Burnett 2 Class of 1993: Jimmy Haygood, Daniel Warlick, Hart Weatherford, and Cam Hillyer 3 Chris Taylor ’08 with wife, Morrisa, and baby, Valerie, and Scott McClintock ’08 4 Three alumni friends who were celebrating big reunions: Bruce Hopkins ’68, Todd Keathley ’88, and Bill Dunavant ’78 5 Class of 1998 alumni Richard Moore, Vinod Paidipalli, and A Thompson 6 From the Class of 2008: Parker Joyner and Megan Weinstein, Carter and Lauren Higdon, Malcolm Wood, and Bailey and Collin Fountain 24 l MUS TODAY WINTER 2019 1

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1 Class of 1968: Bill Pollard, Ernie James, Terry Wilson, John Witherington, and Barclay McFadden 2 Class of 2013: Bryan Luttrell, Pete Abston, and James Rantzow 3 Class of 1998: Matt Saenger, Rob Humphreys, and John Rouse 4 Laura and Posey Hedges ’83 with daughter Parker 25 Golden Owls Reception HOME Golden Owls – alumni who graduated in 1968 or earlier – attended a special reception at the Headmaster’s House before the Homecoming dinner and football game. COMING 2018

Camille and William Gotten ’60

Former Owl basketball player Bob Caldwell ’68 sports his letter jacket.

Ned Smith ’60 shows off his MUS-red 1955 Chevrolet Model 210.

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Don Austin ’59 and Jim Barton ’61 Lynne and John Witherington ’68 and Susan and Bill Hoehn ’68

Class of 1958: Bill Butler, Claude Crawford, Worth Brown, Clyde Patton, Les Nicholson, and Jack Henard

Class of 1960: Sam Rembert, Alex Wellford, Met Crump, William Gotten, Bert Robinson ’68, Kent Wunderlich ’66, and Chuck Smith ’66 and Ned Smith

27 HOME COMING 2018 Class Parties

Past glories came to life again as alumni classes ending in 3 or 8 got together to catch up with present happenings and swap stories about shared histories.

’58 ’68 Members of the Class of 1958 gathered at the home The Class of 1968 celebrated their 50th reunion with multiple events, including of Susan and Claude Crawford in Memphis. a special luncheon at the school and a class party at the Hunt & Polo Club.

’73 ’78 Alumni from the Class of 1973 gathered at the home of Mary and Bob Loeb. The Class of 1978 celebrated their 40th reunion with a get-together at the home of Bill Townsend.

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’83 ’88 Alumni from the Class of 1983 toured the Stax Museum, thanks to Soulsville The Class of 1988 enjoyed a party hosted by Ginger and President and CEO Richard Greenwald ’83, and later adjourned to Loflin Yard. Dabney Collier.

’93 ’98 Alumni from the Class of 1993 toured The Class of 1998 reconnected at Loflin Yard. Crosstown Concourse and then caught up at the home of Kathy-Gale and Gil Uhlhorn.

’03 ’08 Alumni from the Class of 2003 caught up at the The Class of 2008 enjoyed a party at Loflin Yard. Chisca on Main. 29 HOME Golf Scramble COMING Another Homecoming, another fantastic golf scramble! Fifteen teams competed for bragging rights and MUS swag bag prizes. Additional photos can be found at musowls.org by clicking on Photo 2018 Gallery/Alumni Events.

Congrats to the Class of 1978 team members - celebrating their 40-year reunion - who won the Best Class trophy and 1st Place with a low score of 55: from left, Daniel Brown, Michael Holt, Jess Ossorio, Bruce Stein, and Rob Preston.

Class of 1998: George Pettey, Matthew Ware, Richard Moore, and McCown Smith

Class of 1973: Steve Schoettle, Gary Garner, Cummings Marlow, and Elmer Stout HOME COMING 2018

Class of 1998: Don Drinkard, Jason Lewin, and Matt Saenger held out hope that the missing member of their foursome, Michael Black, would eventually show.

Class of 1988: Will Stratton, Jon Van Hoozer, Steve Sands, and Jason Peters

Class of 1988: Max Painter, Will Jones, Dan McEwan, and Fred Schaeffer

Class of 1998: Stefan Banks, Jason Colgate, Matthew Decker, and Rob Humphreys

Holt Perdzock ’12, James Duke ’12, Andrew Miller ’13, and 31 Edward Francis ’12 HOME Reunion Terrace Party Winners COMING 2018

From the Class of 2013: John Brand, Andrew Miller, Sam Moore, Jake Woodman, and James Rantzow

Class of 2013 Class of 1958 Greatest percentage Greatest percentage increase in total Annual increase in Annual Fund Fund class gift participation 66% 150%

Elliot Allen '21 and Matthew Rhodes '19

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Your gifts in memory of loved ones or in honor of special friends enable young men at MUS to receive a world-class education. Memorials to Memphis University School support the Annual Fund program. Families of those whose memories are honored will be notified by an appropriate card with an acknowledgment to the donor. We gratefully acknowledge the following gifts to the school:

In Memory Of HARRY I. BASS SARA A. FIELDS Mr. and Mrs. Pearce W. Mr. Dennis R. Parnell, Jr. ‘14 MAURICE M. ACREE III ’78 Hammond, Jr. ‘86 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. DONALD GARVEY Christenbury ’78 A. ROBERT BOELTE, JR. Mrs. Linda Garvey Meisler Mr. and Mrs. Cecil A. Godman III ’78 Dr. and Mrs. Wiley T. Robinson ‘75 JOHN OVERTON GAYDEN HATTIE LEE AKINS PETER M. BOWMAN Mrs. Nancy W. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Ellis L. Haguewood Mr. Ernest G. Amsler III Mr. David J. Watkins, Jr. ‘16 Mrs. Nancy Welsh Smith MATTHEW R. “BUDDY” BRESCIA ‘64 FRANCIS D. GIBSON III ‘61 TRENT E. ALLEN ‘91 Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Michta Mrs. Doris Gibson Mr. and Mrs. J. Stephen Austin ‘91 Mrs. Janice Gibson Wright Mr. and Mrs. Trevor B. Benitone ‘91 WILLIAM HICKMAN CALAWAY III Mr. and Mrs. D. Prichard Bevis, Jr. ‘91 Mr. Perry D. Dement JOY RAINEY HILLYER Mr. Sam Block III ‘91 Mr. and Mrs. Ellis L. Haguewood Mr. Barry W. Hillyer ‘09 Mr. and Mrs. William W. Deupree III ‘91 Mr. and Mrs. Ryan E. Ehrhart ‘91 BLAKE N. CAUMMISAR ‘11 JOHN F. HILTONSMITH Dr. Malika Tuli and Dr. Salil Goorha ‘91 Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Adrian E. Doggrell ‘06 Mr. and Mrs. Martin C. Hussey ‘91 Mr. and Mrs. John M. Summers ‘05 Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomas Hutton, Jr. ‘91 Mr. and Mrs. John W. Summers W. THOMAS HUTTON ‘61 Mr. and Mrs. Joshua B. Lawhead ‘91 Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Hutton ‘00 Mr. C. Clay Maddox ‘91 JASON L. CRABB ‘91 Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes W. Scott ‘91 Mr. and Mrs. J. Alexander Crabb ‘93 MARGUERITE LOUISE KIRKSEY Mr. and Mrs. Talmai O. Vickers, Jr. ‘91 Mrs. Ann Clark Harris Mr. and Mrs. William H. Watkins III ‘91 LARRY B. CRESON III ‘83 Dr. Charlene Creson P. NICHOLAS KOLEAS ‘67 EDWARD ATKINSON III ’73 Dr. and Mrs. K. David Moore ‘83 Dr. and Mrs. Minor C. Vernon ‘67 Mr. and Mrs. W. Frederick Bailey ‘59 ELIZABETH VIRGINIA AND JOHN LASLEY JOHN K. LAWO, JR. ‘59 WILLIAM MCNEILL AYRES, JR. ‘69 DAMERON Mr. and Mrs. W. Frederick Bailey ‘59 Mr. and Mrs. Byron N. Brown IV ‘97 Dr. and Mrs. George W. Dameron ‘71 Mrs. Ann Clark Harris

ELIZABETH M. BARKER W. CHAPMAN DEWEY ‘83 JACK P. LEWIS The Honorable and Mr. Derek Scheidt and Mr. D. Kevin Miss Kimberly F. McAmis Mrs. Martin B. Daniel ‘75 Isom ‘83 W. EMMETT MARSTON, JR. ‘78 JAMES E. BARTON ‘78 HART G. DILLARD ‘70 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Mr. and Mrs. George J. Whitlock ‘70 Christenbury ‘78 Christenbury ‘78 Mr. and Mrs. Cecil A. Godman III ‘78 Mr. and Mrs. Cecil A. Godman III ‘78 WILLIAM D. EVANS, JR. ‘61 Mr. John D. Stewart ‘78 Mr. Carter M. Evans JERRY B. MARTIN, SR. Mr. and Mrs. Kevin G. Ogilby ‘88 33 Includes gifts received 7-24-18 – 1-8-19 GIFTS IN MEMORY AND HONOR

DAVID G. MCDONALD ‘74 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin A. Russell ‘81 ANN MORTON SIMMONS Mr. and Mrs. L. Allen Jones, Jr. ‘74 Mr. John D. Stewart ‘78 Mr. and Mrs. W. Frederick Bailey ‘59 Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Tenent, Sr. ‘64 JANIS HAYS MEYER R. PARRISH TAYLOR III ‘96 Mr. Perry D. Dement ANITA JO HAMILTON RAY Mr. and Mrs. Leslie D. Campbell III ‘99 Mr. Wade H. Crump Mr. and Mrs. Donald D. STEVEN C. MINKIN ‘65 Drinkard, Jr. ‘98 Dr. and Mrs. Bruce I. Minkin ‘69 SCOTT M. REMBERT ‘70 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew S. Evans ‘95 Mr. and Mrs. W. Frederick Bailey ‘59 Mrs. Claire K. Farmer THOMAS WALKER MONAGHAN Mr. and Mrs. George J. Whitlock ‘70 Mr. and Mrs. Ellis L. Haguewood Dr. Jere L. Crook III ‘63 Mr. and Mrs. L. Andrew Hyde III JACKSON J. ROBERTS ‘14 Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Kilgore, CHARLES R. MORRIS Dr. and Mrs. Manuel F. Carro, Mr. Samuel D. Kilgore ‘20 Dr. and Mrs. B. Mark Morris ‘76 Mr. Alec M. Carro ’14, Mrs. Julia C. McDonald Mr. Andres W. Carro ‘16 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Saenger ‘98 CARTER LEE MURRAY ‘94 Mr. and Mrs. James B. Crenshaw, Sr. The Nancy Smith Family Mrs. Coralu D. Buddenbohm Mr. James David Duke ‘12 Mr. and Mrs. S. Clay Smythe ’85, Mrs. Sarah M. Brody and Mr. John R. Estes ‘14 Mr. Stanley C. Smythe, Jr. ’18, Mr. Bradley H. Cohen ‘94 Mr. and Mrs. Leslie K. Estes Mr. James Y. Smythe ‘20 Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Gentry, Jr. Mr. W. Wittichen Hawkins ‘14 Mr. and Mrs. J. Britton Williston ‘96 Mr. and Mrs. G. Kirby May ‘94 Dr. and Mrs. John H. Lamb Mr. William P. Lamb ‘14 ROBERT E. TIPTON, JR. ‘09 HENRY E. NEWTON ‘87 Mr. James P. Prather ‘14 Mrs. Deborah Dunklin Tipton Ms. Margaret S. Clifton Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. William J. Roberts J. NEIL UTKOV ‘77 JANET G. NORRIS Mr. Trammel M. Robinson ‘16 Mr. and Mrs. W. Vinton Lawson III ‘77 Mr. and Mrs. O. John Norris III ‘87 MARY WILBURN ROBINSON JAMES H. WATKINS III ‘78 JERROLD W. OMUNDSON Mr. Kenneth C. Koleyni ‘93 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Mr. James N. Toy ‘97 Christenbury ‘78 JACOB C. RUDOLPH Mr. and Mrs. Cecil A. Godman III ‘78 RICHARD ELKAS ORGEL Mrs. Sammy Ann Marshall Mr. and Mrs. E. Carl Krausnick, Jr. ‘79 JANICE SMITH WESTBROOK Mrs. Nancy Welsh Smith J. PHILLIP TURPIN RUSSELL, JR. ‘09 Mr. and Mrs. Brandon L. Mr. William W. Ferguson ‘09 Westbrook ‘92 SCOTT D. PATTERSON ‘81 Mr. and Mrs. Brett Patterson MONTGOMERY B. SERNEL ‘90 MARK W. WESTON ‘72 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Wilson ‘94 Mr. and Mrs. Houston L. Freeburg ‘72 LARRY PEOPLES Mrs. Gina M. Peoples DEBORAH B. SHEDDAN ERIC F. WOLF ‘88 Mr. and Mrs. Sam W. Sheddan III ‘78 Dr. Keren B. Horn and Dr. Meyer A H. JERRY PETERS Horn ‘88 Mr. Ernest G. Amsler III TERRY N. SHELTON Mr. and Mrs. William L. Askew III Mr. Ernest G. Amsler III FRANCES “TEASIE” UHLHORN Mr. and Mrs. Breck S. Bolton, Sr. ‘79 Mr. and Mrs. Dylan C. Black ‘86 WUNDERLICH Mr. Henry M. Caldwell ‘79 Mr. J. Durham Bryce, Jr. ‘12 Dr. Daniel F. Fisher, Jr. ‘68 Mr. and Mrs. Chaseton R. Carlisle ‘03 Carr Family Charitable Trust Dr. and Mrs. W. Frank Crawford, Jr. ’74 Mr. William L. Jamieson Mr. and Mrs. R. Tal Johnson Mr. Leland M. McNabb, Jr. ‘03 Mrs. Margaret E. Lee Mr. William P. Wells, Jr. ‘14 Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. White, Jr. ‘92

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In Honor Of CLASS OF ‘78 JULIA M. DEBARDELEBEN Mr. and Mrs. Bradford A. Adams ‘78 Mr. Ernest G. Amsler III ROBERT I. ABBAY V ‘20 Mr. and Mrs. Marc K. Belz ‘78 Mr. and Mrs. James L. Westbrook Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Bryant ‘78 PERRY D. DEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Carruthers II ‘78 Mr. and Mrs. Ellis L. Haguewood VAN M. ABBAY ‘23 Mr. and Mrs. Cecil A. Godman III ‘78 Mrs. Peggy W. Seessel Mr. and Mrs. James L. Westbrook Mr. and Mrs. M. Jess Ossorio ‘78 Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Preston ‘78 CLAIRE K. FARMER BOBBY A. ALSTON Mr. and Mrs. Sam W. Sheddan III ‘78 Mr. Kenneth S. Farmer, Jr. ‘03 Mr. and Mrs. Ellis L. Haguewood Mr. John D. Stewart ‘78 Mrs. Deborah Dunklin Tipton Mr. William B. Townsend ‘78 MARY CALL AND R. MOLITOR FORD, JR. ‘83 Mr. and Mrs. Jay W. Williams Mr. Stuart A. Wilson ‘78 Mr. Perry D. Dement

ROBERT A. AYOTTE ‘20 CLASS OF ‘93 A. RANKIN FOWLKES Mr. and Mrs. Ron Ayotte Mr. Alan S. Wright ‘93 Mr. and Mrs. Ellis L. Haguewood

A. TATE BAILEY ’18 VIRGINIA D. COCHRAN P. TROWBRIDGE GILLESPIE, JR. ‘65 Mr. and Mrs. James E. Bailey III Mr. and Mrs. Ellis L. Haguewood Mr. Perry D. Dement

MATTHEW D. BAKKE ELIZABETH R. COPELAND HART D. GOWEN ‘21 Mr. Ernest G. Amsler III Mr. and Mrs. Ellis L. Haguewood Mr. and Mrs. James Hawkins Mrs. Deborah Dunklin Tipton LEE A. COULOUBARITSIS ‘24 SAMUEL N. GRAHAM II ‘80 JAMES H. BARTON, JR. ‘85 Mr. and Mrs. Jerry G. Couloubaritsis Mr. Perry D. Dement Mr. Perry D. Dement MARK S. COUNCE ‘77 WILLIAM R. GRAMM ‘24 CEYLON JOHN BLACKWELL ’23 Mr. and Mrs. Ellis L. Haguewood Dr. Wendy L. Gramm and Mr. and Mrs. Ceylon B. Blackwell, Jr. The Honorable William P. Gramm CHRISTOPHER B. CRAFT ‘69 BRENT H.W. BLANKENSHIP ‘01 Ms. Heather L. Davis WALKER L. GRIESBECK ‘24 Mr. Perry D. Dement Mr. and Mrs. James Hawkins JOHN T. CREWS, JR. ‘84 PRESTON T.W. BLANKENSHIP ‘03 Mr. Perry D. Dement ELLIS L. HAGUEWOOD Mr. Perry D. Dement Mr. and Mrs. Breck S. Bolton, Sr. ‘79 WALKER M. CROSBY ‘19 I. VINCENT BOBERSKI IV ’23 Ms. Ann M. Carlton MR. AND MRS. ELLIS L. HAGUEWOOD Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gehring Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Hickman ’76 Mr. and Mrs. Brian S. Roachell Mr. Jianyin Roachell ‘11 JOYCE BRADY REGINALD A. DALLE Mr. and Mrs. Norman S. Thompson, Jr. Dr. Donald W. Brady ‘82 Mr. Ernest G. Amsler III Mr. and Mrs. James F. Williamson Mr. and Mrs. J. Alexander Crabb ‘93 HENRY R. BRIDGFORTH ‘20 JAMES R. HALL III ‘05 Mr. and Mrs. David R. Bridgforth, Jr. BROCK D. DALLSTREAM ‘19 Dr. Anne W. Connell Ms. Pamela S. Dallstream THOMAS L. BROWN W. C. CONNELL HALL ‘08 Dr. Theresa Hess and TYLER J. H. DANG ‘24 Dr. Anne W. Connell Dr. Christopher P. Hess ‘88 Dr. Sherri Li and Mr. Perry D. Dement Dr. Gerald T. H. Dang ‘93 FLORENCE CAMPBELL DANNY H. HARRIS III ‘16 Mrs. Laura M. Shy, Miss Sydney Shy, MICHAEL R. DEADERICK Mr. and Mrs. L. Charbonnier Miller Mr. DeWitt M. Shy III ‘23 Mr. Sanford G. Hooper ‘93 Dr. Robert H. Winfrey, Jr.

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BEBA C. HEROS JONATHAN M. LARGE DANIEL J. MESKIN ‘20 Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Eason ‘79 Mr. and Mrs. Ellis L. Haguewood Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Meskin Dr. Van K. Morris II ‘98 Dr. Robert H. Winfrey, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold E. Perl

THE HIPPER FAMILY AT ANN H. LAUGHLIN SLOAN A. MILES ‘19 CAMP BEAR TRACK Mr. and Mrs. Ellis L. Haguewood Ms. Shyara P. Miles MUS Lower School MARTIN W. LIFER III ‘79 JAMES B. MITCHUM ‘14 ROBERT S. HOLLABAUGH, JR. ‘84 Mrs. Gerlene S. Lifer Dr. and Mrs. James R. Mitchum ’75 Mr. and Mrs. Norman S. Thompson, Jr. JEB W. LOSCH ‘22 JOAN R. MORGAN Mr. and Mrs. William C. Losch III Mr. and Mrs. Mark P. Temme WILLIAM T. HOLLINGER Mr. and Mrs. Ellis L. Haguewood EMERSON T. MANLEY ‘19 LOYAL W. MURPHY IV ‘86 Mr. and Mrs. Gerald T. Manley Dr. Robert H. Winfrey, Jr. GRIFFIN T. HOOD ‘21 Ms. Rebecca S. Davies JOHN E. MARCOM, JR. ‘75 MUS FACULTY AND STAFF Mrs. Mary Lee Marcom Dr. Karen L. Lakin and ALEXANDER M. HUMPHREYS ‘18 Mr. Jeffrey H. Jones Dr. Anne W. Connell J. TAYLOR MAYS ‘12 Mr. and Mrs. William T. Mays, Jr. BRYAN E. NEARN, JR. ‘59 J. GILLILAND HUMPHREYS ‘16 Mr. and Mrs. Donald D. Batchelor ‘72 Dr. Anne W. Connell WILLIAM T. MAYS III ‘08 Mr. and Mrs. William T. Mays, Jr. R. EVERARD MEADE NICHOL III ‘19 WILLIAM T. JENKS ‘22 Dr. and Mrs. David R. Dantzker Dr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Thornton III JOHN W. MCALLISTER ‘24 Mr. and Mrs. Jim Davis BRANDAN J. ROACHELL ‘19 LAWRENCE K. JENSEN, JR. ‘07 Mr. and Mrs. Brian S. Roachell Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence K. Jensen WYATT T. MCALLISTER ‘24 Mr. and Mrs. Jim Davis JIANYIN ROACHELL ‘11 R. MCKNIGHT JOHNSTON III ‘21 Mr. and Mrs. Brian S. Roachell Mrs. Warren A. Jennings PATRICK W. MCCARROLL ‘92 Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Johnston, Sr. The Honorable and Mrs. John R. GLENN E. ROGERS, JR. McCarroll, Jr. Mrs. Deborah Dunklin Tipton WARREN A. JOHNSTON ‘21 Mrs. Warren A. Jennings LILIAN SCHIFFER AND MR. AND MRS. PETER D. SANDERS Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Johnston, Sr. WILLIAM P. MCGEHEE ‘08 Dr. Kristen D. Ring and Mr. and Mrs. John J. Heflin III ‘72 Mr. H. Dennis Ring III NASH H. KAYE ‘22 The Honorable and ORLANDO R. MCKAY JEAN L. SAUNDERS Mrs. William R. Ingram Mrs. Deborah Dunklin Tipton Mrs. Claire K. Farmer

JOSEPH H. KEELER ‘23 J. LAWRENCE MCRAE ‘70 HARRY E. SAYLE V ‘24 Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd L. Hearn Ms. Debra McRae Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. Carter

MARTIN CHASE KERLAN ‘24 ANNE M. MCWATERS FREDERICK C. SCHAEFFER III ‘22 Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey E. Kerlan ‘90 The Honorable and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Covington Mrs. John R. McCarroll, Jr. Mrs. Josephine P. Schaeffer PHILIP JENSEN KNIGHT Mr. and Mrs. Ethan G. Knight ‘05 SMITH R. MCWATERS ‘19 FREDERICK C. SCHAEFFER, JR. ‘88 The Honorable and Mr. Perry D. Dement Mrs. John R. McCarroll, Jr.

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H. CLAY SHELTON IV ‘97 WILLIAM R. TURLEY ‘19 Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Shelton III ’68 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Farnsworth, Jr. WILLIAM W. SHELTON ‘99 Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Shelton III ’68 RYAN E. TURNER ‘10 Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Turner STEPHEN E. SINGLETON ‘82 Mr. Frank C. Baker, Jr. JOSEPH S. TYLER Mr. Ernest G. Amsler III KYLE BRYANT SMITH Mr. and Mrs. George S. Flinn III ‘91 Dr. Jere L. Crook III ‘63 Mr. R. Oliver Cromwell Green III ‘06 Mrs. Deborah Dunklin Tipton S. CLAY SMYTHE ‘85 Mr. and Mrs. Ellis L. Haguewood JONATHAN A. VAN HOOZER, JR. ‘21 Mr. and Mrs. David R. Van Hoozer JACKSON S. SOLBERG ‘17 Mr. and Mrs. Ronald T. Solberg J. MATTHEW WALKER ‘23 Mrs. Ruth Ferguson R. TATE SOLBERG ‘14 Mr. and Mrs. Ronald T. Solberg HENRY L. WELLS ‘19 Dr. and Mrs. Rodney Wolf WYATT M. SOLBERG ‘23 Mr. and Mrs. Ronald T. Solberg JONAH N. WEXLER ‘20 Mr. and Mrs. James Jalenak HAYDEN A. STARK ‘18 Dr. Susan L. Stark and HARRIS M. WHITE ‘20 Mr. Sherwood L. Stark Mr. C. Cody White, Jr.

CARRIGAN C. SULCER ‘21 J. MCKEE WHITTEMORE ‘20 Dr. and Mrs. Richard Colditz Mr. and Mrs. John M. Whittemore

R. BARRETT SUMMERS ‘23 DAVID G. WILLIAMS, JR. ‘83 Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Halter Mr. Frank C. Baker, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Rick Summers MARGARET E. WILLIAMSON MORGAN P. TEMME ‘23 Mr. and Mrs. Ellis L. Haguewood Mrs. Joan R. Morgan EDWARD J. WILSON ‘23 RHODES W. TEMME ‘23 Mrs. Natalie H. Wilson Mrs. Joan R. Morgan MARCI D. WOODMANSEE JAMES A. THOMAS ‘20 Mrs. Judy Deshaies Ms. Margie R. Farese Mrs. Peggy W. Seessel

FRANCES AND ALEX THOMPSON WILLIAM D. WOODMANSEE ‘20 Peggy and William Adler Mrs. Judy Deshaies

NORMAN S. THOMPSON, JR. GRANT L. YOUNG ‘19 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew E. Caldwell ‘78 Mrs. George W. Depée Mr. and Mrs. Ellis L. Haguewood Mr. and Mrs. W. Scott Young

37 Photos by Lisa Buser, courtesy of the Hyde Family Foundation

Pitt Hyde, pictured above with Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools founder Roblin Webb, whose schools were incubated by the Hyde Family Foundation Pitt Hyde Honored with Freedom Award BY MARCI WOODMANSEE

tanding on stage at the Hyde, a key figure in the establishment King, Jr. at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Orpheum Theatre for of the National Civil Rights Museum in the museum served this year as a focal the National Civil Rights Memphis, has attended many Freedom point for reflecting upon the events of 1968. S Museum’s 27th Annual Award ceremonies; this was his first as a Museum President Terri Freeman spoke of Freedom Award ceremony in Freedom Award recipient, an unexpected this in her welcome. October, entrepreneur and philanthropist and humbling honor, he said. Along with “CNN called 1968 the year that Joseph R. “Pitt” Hyde III ’61 eloquently Hyde the 2018 recipients were former changed America,” Freeman said. “It described what makes Memphis special. Vice President Joe Biden and civil rights was a year of tragedy … a year that had a “The Freedom Awards remind me every leader Rev. Jesse Jackson. The award honors significant impact on our three honorees. year: It is the determination to speak the individuals for their contributions to both The events of that year helped mold them truth, the redemptive power of equal rights human and civil rights. Hyde was chosen into the individuals we honor tonight – a that flows from the National Civil Rights for his accomplishments as a cultural public servant, a freedom fighter, and a Museum, and the willingness of ordinary philanthropist and champion of education- philanthropist.” people to become extraordinary in their al opportunity. Event host Michaela Angela Davis pursuit of the American Dream for each Commemorating the 50th anniversary echoed these themes in recognizing Hyde and every one of us.” of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther from the stage: “Thank you for supporting

38 l MUS TODAY WINTER 2019 education,” Hyde said. “It came to define Maxine’s service as a longtime member of the School Board, and it became a top Freedom Awards priority for [my wife] Barbara and me at the Hyde Foundation. I can state with convic- Video Tribute Lauds tion that even today, 54 years after Brown Hyde’s Efforts v. Board of Education, access to a quality education for every child remains the civil Teach For America founder rights issue of our time. And when I say Wendy Kopp narrated a moving every child, I mean every child. Poor circum- video tribute to Pitt Hyde’s philan- Barbara and Pitt Hyde, center, with children stances in life or an accident of birth should thropic work in Memphis at the 27th Alex Hyde ’17 and Claire Hyde never assign any child to a poor education Annual Freedom Awards in October. when it is the key that opens the door to Her comments are excerpted below: “It was through the lens of the civil the soul of this city,” she said. “You are a opportunity and economic independence. rights movement that Pitt determined great philanthropist, and you know where This is the unwavering belief for Barbara that quality education was the civil to put your energy in education. You have and me in our work at the foundation.” rights issue of our time … working for said, ‘When you fight the good fight is when In partnership with his wife, now chair quality education for every child, no you’re going to get the greatest resistance.’ and CEO of the Hyde Family Foundation, matter where they live or who their And you are fighting the good fight!” Hyde began the effort to change the edu- parents are. At the ceremony Roblin Webb, founder cational landscape of Memphis more than “[He’s] been a stalwart and CEO of Freedom Preparatory Academy 25 years ago. They are making progress. champion for higher expectations, Charter Schools, described Hyde as a shin- Tennessee is one of the fastest-improving bolder goals, and for a city that ing example of how commitment to civic states in the country, though Hyde empha- inspires the rest of the nation in its improvement and community engagement sized that there is still a long way to go. commitment to human and civil can transform a city. Webb should know: “This is not easy, but any time you look rights, 50 years after hate silenced its Her schools were born and incubated in into the eyes of a student in a Memphis drum major. the offices of the Hyde Family Foundation. classroom, [you] know it is the right issue “Dr. King said, ‘Life’s most urgent “He’s a philanthropist who does more than at the right time for our city and its future,” question is: What are you doing for write a check,” she said. “He rolls up his he said. “I accept this Freedom Award others?’ For 50 years the life of Pitt sleeves and gets to work … knocking down on behalf of all Memphians who care Hyde has answered that question barriers to opportunity and empowerment. deeply enough about this great city to get unequivocally. I’ve seen firsthand the His philanthropy and love for his city have personally involved, particularly our school transformational impact Pitt and led to a lifetime of opening doors and leaders, teachers, parents, and students Barbara Hyde have made in the lives enriching lives.” who prove to us every day that our dreams of Memphis’s children.” Hyde called himself fortunate to have can be realized … .” To watch the 27th Freedom been involved with the museum since the The National Civil Rights Museum Award ceremony, visit: bit.ly/Free- days when it was only an idea. launched the Freedom Award in 1991 – a domAwards18. Scroll to 27:10 for “There is no award that means more symbol of the ongoing fight for human the Hyde video tribute and 32:50 to me than this one,” he said. “I’m honored rights in America and worldwide. Past for Hyde’s speech. to join my cherished friends, [civil rights winners include Nelson Mandela, the Dalai leaders] Maxine Smith and Ben Hooks, who Lama, Desmond Tutu, Elie Wiesel, Bono, also received this award.” Rosa Parks, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and Smith, the activist who requested a Oprah Winfrey, among many others. meeting with Hyde when she was leading a Hyde will continue to push for protest outside his family’s Malone & Hyde educational reform in Memphis, which he grocery store after King’s assassination in has described as a lifetime work. He retired 1968, ended up becoming a lifelong friend in December from the board of directors who joined Hyde in helping make the Civil of AutoZone, the company he founded, Rights Museum a reality. giving him more time for his philanthropic “We shared a passion for education and endeavors. a belief that every child, regardless of where they lived, the color of their skin, or the For more on Pitt Hyde, read our cover story Barbara and Pitt Hyde with former Vice income of their parents, deserved a quality in MUS Today, Winter 2018: bit.ly/PittHyde. President Joe Biden at the ceremony

39 BOARD NEWS

Tabor Retires from the Board

ortunately for the Owls football team, orthopedic F surgeon Dr. Owen B. Tabor, Jr. ’85 has been a constant source of expertise on the sideline for almost 20 years, continuing to serve as team doctor even after sons Sherman ’15 and Harrison ’17 graduat- ed from MUS. And fortunately for the larger MUS community, Tabor has also given back to the school as a 10-year member of the Board of Trustees, serving stints on the Athletics, Education, and Admissions committees. This summer Tabor rolled off the board, but it’s a safe bet that his sup- Owen Tabor and Board Chairman Sam Graham port of the school will continue. In celebrating his service, Board of Tabor’s most recent service to the Lynn Society and the Crest & Cornerstone Trustees Chairman Sam Graham ’80 school involved chairing the fundrais- Society. Tabor served on the Alumni Ex- described Tabor as “a conscientious and ing campaign for the Jacob Courtnay ecutive Board from 2002-05, with a term passionate voice” in the pursuit of ex- Rudolph Plaza, which provided for the as president in 2004-05. He served on the cellence. “Owen always exhorted fellow installation of a statue commemorating Doors to New Opportunities Major Gifts trustees to lift the standards of the school legendary Coach Jake Rudolph in front Committee, founded the Alumni Softball and never be complacent with current or of Stokes Stadium. At the dedication cere- League, and was named Volunteer of past successes. He was never reticent to mony, Tabor said, “Usually raising money the Year in 2006-07. Tabor and his wife, challenge an existing policy or practice is difficult. This was not.” Jeannie, have three children, sons if he felt it could be improved upon. His Serving as a class representative and Sherman (UVA) and Harrison (Clem- voice and wisdom will be missed around regular Alumni Phonathon volunteer, son) and daughter, Virginia (junior at the trustees table.” Tabor is also a member of the Ross M. Hutchison).

2018-19 Board of Trustees Board Chairman Sam Graham pictured above

Jim Barton ’85 Earl Blankenship Jim Burnett ’83 Suki Carson Andy Cates ’89 Glenn Crosby ’77

Edward Dobbs ’89 Bill Dunavant ’78 Bob Fockler ’77 Trow Gillespie ’65 Brett Grinder ’91 Mark Halperin ’67

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Cates and Hussey Join Board of Trustees

s a founding chairman and that funds the Daily Memphian online New Horizons Computer Learning Center, project developer for the media outlet, launched in the fall. He also a technology and professional develop- A Soulsville Revitalization serves on the board of Pioneer Natural ment organization with locations across Project and as a member of Resources (NYSE – PXD). the country. the pursuit team that helped A member of the D. Eugene Thorn In his student years at MUS, Hus- bring the Memphis Grizzlies to Memphis, Society, Cates has served as Phonathon sey played tennis, served on the Special Andrew F. Cates ’89 began making a pos- volunteer, class representative, and mem- Activities Committee, and participated in itive impact on the city of Memphis some ber of the Alumni Executive Board (1999- the newspaper, the bicycling club, and the 20 years ago. His enthusiasm and business 2005). He was named Alumnus of the Year hunting and fishing club. He went on to acumen are equally welcome now on the for 2002-03. Most recently, he served on Mississippi State University where he re- school’s Board of Trustees. the steering committee for the Jerry Peters ceived a bachelor's in Agricultural Econom- Cates’ accolades at MUS included Court and Endowment Campaign. ics and BBA in Banking and Finance before membership on the varsity basketball Cates and his wife, Allison, have two completing his MBA at Belmont University. team, participation on the newspaper and children, Stephen ’21 and Frances A former class representative and yearbook staffs, and tenure as the Civic Ser- (sophomore at Hutchison). longtime Phonathon volunteer, Hussey is vice Club president. He received the Ross also a past member of the Parents’ Associa- McCain Lynn Award at graduation. A National Outdoor Leadership School tion Board. Today, he lists his favorite hob- After MUS Cates completed his BBA adventure course in the Uinta Mountains bies as fly fishing, snow skiing, and duck in Finance from the University of Texas - that Robert J. Hussey III ’81 undertook in hunting, preferably with Owl alumni Lon Austin and today is the CEO and general 1978 helped solidify a love of the outdoors Magness ’85 and Richard Morrow ’86, his partner of RVC Outdoor Destinations, that has remained a cherished part of friend Michael Reddoch (father of Michael which develops, owns, and operates vaca- his adult life. He now adds service on the ’15), and his father, Robert Hussey, Jr. (an tion properties set in naturally beautiful MUS Board of Trustees to a range of board MUS board member from 1981-89). environments. He is managing member of appointments, including his advisory role Hussey is a member of the Ross M. Value Acquisition Fund, an acquisition and with the National Outdoor Leadership Lynn Society, which he served as president asset management company he founded in School and past service on the board of from 2012-14. He and his wife, Julie, have 2004, and founding chairman of Memphis Paragon Financial Solutions and Red River two sons, Jones ’14 and Edwin ’16. Fourth Estate, the nonprofit organization Bancshares. He is the managing partner of

Rob Hussey ’81 Jeff Meskin Johnny Moore Richard Moore ’98 Joe Morrison ’78 Steve Morrow ’71

Billy Orgel ’81 Wiley Robinson ’75 Chris Sanders Fred Schaeffer ’88 Will Thompson ’95 Philip Wunderlich ’90

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Felsenthal and Moore Receive Alumni Awards BY MARCI WOODMANSEE

Every year the Alumni Executive Board honors two alumni for their outstanding service to the community and the school. This September at the board’s annual luncheon at the Crescent Club, President-elect Andy McArtor ’86 recognized Rick Moore ’63 as the Volunteer of the Year and Edward Felsenthal ’84 as the Alumnus of the Year.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR The Volunteer of the Year Award is pre- sented to an alumnus who serves MUS in a significant and needed way throughout the year, seeking opportunities to promote the interests of the school. s the stepson of Col. Ross M. Lynn, MUS headmaster from 1955-78, Rick Moore A ’63 had a closer seat than most for the birth of the “new school” and its emphasis on the val- Moore family members gathered in September to celebrate Rick Moore ’63 being named ues of truth and honor. Col. Lynn and his Volunteer of the Year: from left, Grace Halliday, Allen Halliday ’85, Richard Moore ’98, team were committed to the mission out- Pat Nelson, Carey Moore, Rick Moore, and Catherine Nelson. lined in the new charter: “…to establish and maintain high scholastic standards; high standards of morals, honor, and Pennsylvania for his MBA. Andrew Bragorgos ’20). He expressed personal integrity; and high standards of Alumni Executive Board President- gratitude to the school for being honored leadership, well-roundedness, and physi- elect Andy McArtor ’86 lauded Moore’s and reflected on his family’s long connec- cal education.” role in the Memphis business community tion to the school, now extending through Moore seemed to embody perfectly as former chairman of Lehman-Roberts three generations. the traits that the original founders and Company: “His accomplishments and “It’s 55 years since I graduated from new leaders held dear. A true scholar-ath- dedication to his personal and profession- MUS, and 2018 is also the year of my lete, he served as president of the Student al life have set an example of strong lead- 50th wedding anniversary,” Moore said. Council, co-captain of the football team, ership for our MUS community.” “Looking back, I’m reminded of some- and vice president of the National Honor Moore served on the school’s Board thing my stepfather told me – that none Society. He was named to the All-County of Trustees from 2002-17 and has been of us are educated or worship in institu- Basketball 1st Team and was voted instrumental in the continuing success of tions that we created. Therefore, we have Most Athletic by his peers. Named a MUS, helping found and support the Lynn a responsibility to see that those institu- Teen-Ager of the Week by the Memphis Society and serving an invaluable role on tions continue so future generations can Press-Scimitar in 1962, Moore graduated the Athletics and Buildings and Grounds receive the same benefits and opportuni- the following year as class salutatorian committees. ties that we did. It’s always been an honor and was awarded the Faculty Cup for He and his wife, Carey, have five and a privilege to serve and work with General Excellence. He went on to attend children (including son Richard Moore MUS. I greatly thank the alumni associa- Davidson College for undergraduate ’98) and 14 grandchildren (including tion; I’m very humbled by this award.” studies before heading to the Wharton Nick Bragorgos ’16, David Nelson ’16, School of Business at the University of Richard Bragorgos ’18, and

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ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR The Alumnus of the Year Award is presented to an alumnus who exemplifies community leadership and personal integrity, person- ifying the school’s guiding principle of de- veloping well-rounded men of strong moral character.

djusting the microphone to better suit his stature upon following Rick Moore ’63 A at the podium, Edward Felsenthal ’84 admitted that he would have loved Moore’s recognition as an all-county basketball player. “Most Athletic also escaped me in my career,” he said, garnering laughs from attendees. Edward Felsenthal, center, was joined at the awards luncheon by his parents, Eddie and Gloria. Felsenthal excelled in other areas, most notably as editor-in-chief of The Owl’s Hoot and through his contributions Recalling Mr. Thorn’s news that more. The Latin words on the MUS crest to every publication produced at MUS. Librarian Pallie Hamilton was “pretty up- – veritas honorque – truth and honor – are After MUS he matriculated to Princeton set” about the editorial, Felsenthal noted an apt description of how Edward leads University before continuing his studies at that Thorn did not fire him, or even repri- his life every single day. I can think of no Harvard and Tufts, earning degrees from mand him, but did offer important advice: one more deserving of this award, not only all three. His early aptitude for writing and “I just want you guys to think about being because of his professional accomplish- publishing served him well, setting him on fa i r.” ments, but even more importantly because a journalism career path that has taken That advice, Felsenthal believes, is the of his character and how it exemplifies him to The Wall Street Journal, The Daily essence of what MUS has always taught – everything that MUS stands for and seeks Beast, and finally to the top of the venera- to do your best and be honorable and fair. to instill in its students. I am proud to call ble Time magazine, which he now serves “At a time of a lot of strife in our country him my friend.” as editor-in-chief and CEO. and our world, that simple lesson is still, as In closing, Felsenthal said memories of Alumni Executive Board President- my father would say, as good as it gets.” MUS and growing up in Memphis are nev- elect Andy McArtor ’86 told attendees Felsenthal thanked his parents, Eddie er far from his mind. “I think a lot about that Felsenthal’s efforts have had a signif- and Gloria, for their support, and recog- the past, in my work and my life,” he said. icant impact on digital content growth at nized family members not in attendance: “I think it’s part of being a Southerner, and Time and other former Time Inc. maga- his wife, Ali, and their young children it’s also very much part of my religion. I zines, quoting fellow alum and Southern Sophie, Louise, and Eric. One lifelong heard a prayer for the first time this week- Living Editor-in-Chief Sid Evans ’87, who friend who did attend, Everwell Media end that I think applies to all of us who called Felsenthal a “digital genius.” President Robert Davis ’82, penned a trib- appreciate what MUS did for us, and what Felsenthal admitted to some “close ute to Felsenthal that McArtor read during it frankly does even better today: calls” during his career at MUS, including his introduction: “Don’t trust Edward with We are a people in whom the past en- a visit to Headmaster Gene Thorn’s office your keys or cell phone. Odds are he will dures, in whom the present is inconceivable to discuss an Owl’s Hoot editorial piece by lose them. Don’t trust him with taking you without moments gone by. Bob Higley ’84 (with accompanying car- somewhere you need to be. He’ll likely be “I want to say thanks for those mo- toon by Robert Hollabaugh ’84) “decry- late. Don’t trust him with directions. He’ll ments and for this wonderful honor.” ing what was clearly one of the great issues probably get lost. But when it comes to of our day – overly harsh penalties for the trusting Edward as a friend and human Watch the video of the 2018 Alumni Awards late return of materials to Hyde Library.” being, there’s no one you can count on presentations at bit.ly/AlumAwards18.

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Alumni Board Transitions

Four Alumni Executive Board members rotated off the board this year after serving their three-year terms: David Frazier ’01, Jim Robinson ’68, John Summers ’05, and Henry Wetter ’70. Alumni Executive Board President- elect Andy McArtor ’86 commended the four for the time, leadership, and support they have given to MUS and welcomed four new members to the board in their place: Neely Mallory IV ’07, Greg McGowan ’86, George Sousoulas ’78, and Reid Wesson ’06. “We appreciate your willingness to broaden your support of MUS,” McArtor said. “The events we sponsor and fellow alumni we serve will benefit from your loyalty, and we look forward to the ideas and insight you will offer.”

Reunion Year Where Tradition Fundraising Results The Development Office holds an annual competition among reunion-year classes as Surrounds U a challenge to increase participation. For For more than 100 years, Memphis University School Homecoming 2018, the classes ending in 3s has educated young men to become the future leaders and 8s, which represent over 800 alumni, were of our community, our nation, and the world. competing for those bragging rights in support of the school. Our legacy of scholarship and leadership is At the annual Alumni Executive Board perpetuated by caring individuals who name the luncheon, President-elect Andy McArtor ’86 commended class representative Claude Crawford ’58 and his classmates for the greatest schoolThere are as a generations beneficiary ofin studentstheir estate yet plans.to enroll, all deserving the best education possible in order increase in participation. He also recognized to become future leaders. Class of 2013 representatives Derek Baber, Matt Bolton, Jarrett Jackson, and Jake Woodman Leave your legacy of scholarship and leadership. for rallying their classmates to secure the greatest percentage gift increase among reunion For more information and estate planning tools, classes. visit plannedgiving.musowls.org. McArtor thanked all the reunion year class representatives for their hard work: “Each of you went the proverbial extra mile to organize and encourage your classmates to remember the school and what it means to your class. This year 298 reunion donors contributed $168,397 to the Annual Fund.”

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TAIS Honors Faculty Members and Headmaster Emeritus

he Tennessee Association of commitment to the teaching profession dated space into a warm and welcoming Independent Schools held and who have demonstrated excellence in area that accommodates 21st century T its 2018 Biennial Conference all they do, was presented to Hyde Library library technology. in November at MUS and Director Bonnie Barnes and Instructor in Sellers began teaching Latin 22 years Hutchison. More than 1,200 faculty and Latin Ryan Sellers. ago at Houston High School in German- staff members from schools across the Haguewood served as headmaster town (1996-2007) with three years as an ad- state participated in nearly 250 confer- from 1995 to 2017 and as a member of the junct instructor at University of Memphis ence sessions. Three members of the MUS school’s faculty and administration for a (2000-2003) before joining MUS in 2007. An community were honored at the awards total of 48 years. Under his leadership the enthusiastic crusader for the study of the dinner November 4 at the Hilton Memphis. campus was completely made over, and the language, Sellers teaches Latin I, Latin III, Headmaster Emeritus Ellis Haguewood endowment grew from under $11 million Latin IV/V, and Advanced Placement Latin received the Sawney Webb Award, which to over $50 million. and has been instrumental in the success honors administrators who have made Barnes joined the staff of the Joseph of the program, which claimed its 11th outstanding contributions to the field of R. Hyde, Jr. Library Learning Center in straight Tennessee Junior Classical League independent-school education. The Hubert 1999 and became the director in 2006. She (TJCL) Championship this year. Smothers Award, presented to teachers spearheaded an extensive five-year reno- within TAIS who have evidenced a deep vation of the Hyde Library, transforming a

Clockwise from left, Headmaster Emeritus Ellis Haguewood, Hyde Library Director Bonnie Barnes, and Instructor in Latin Ryan Sellers with his wife, Sarah

45 FACULTY NEWS Photo by Kyle Kurlick, courtesy of The Commercial Appeal

Above, Football Head Coach Bobby Alston explains a play during summer practice. At right, Alston, center, is pictured at the TnFCA Hall of Fame presentation with two generations of players he has coached: from left, the Christenburys, Eli ’17, Jack ’15, Stephen ’19, and Craig ’83; and the Burnetts, Jim ’83, Scott ’19, and Drew ’21.

Alston Inducted into TnFCA Hall of Fame

he Tennessee Football Coaches Association inducted Head Coach and Director of Athletics Bobby Alston into Alston’s accomplishments: the December 1 in Cookeville. T 21 years as the head football coach at MUS Jim Burnett, a former player from the Class of 1983 whofifth served Hall for of Fame25 years class as a volunteer Lower School after taking over the program in 1998 football coach, said few people have meant more to the school both as a coach and an overall representative than Bobby Alston. “He is a Overall record at MUS: 170-74

Fellow player and Class of 1983 alumnus Craig Christenbury Four state title wins in seven title-game echoedlasting exampleBurnett’s of sentiments. selfless service “Young and men humble often success.” need coaches to guide appearances during his tenure and direct their pathway through sports and through adolescence. Bobby Alston recognizes the multitude of pressures that are applied Back-to-back state titles in 2004 and to boys at MUS – academic, peer, athletic, social – and uses both their 2005 and in 2008 and 2009; runner-up successes and failures in teaching them how to react, how to behave, designation in 2012, 2013, and 2018 how to mature. “I hope he stays around for many more years so that my future 19 consecutive playoff appearances grandsons can play for him as my sons have.” from 2000-18

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Murphy Named Lower School Principal

eadmaster Pete Sanders he has served as a math teacher in both watching the announced the appointment Upper and Lower Schools, soccer coach, Lower School H of Loyal Murphy ’86 as Lower School advisor, and assistant faculty work the principal of the Lower principal of the Upper School in charge with, encourage, School at a faculty meeting of discipline. He and his wife, Lisa, have cajole, help, November 7. Murphy had been serving as been married 25 years, and their son, counsel, prod, interim principal since July 1. Patrick ’16, is a junior at Notre Dame herd (it is the “After a review of Mr. Murphy’s work University. Lower School), over the last four months and feedback Murphy said he was “honored and and guide young from various sources close to the Lower humbled” to serve as the fifth Lower men to give School, it became evident that he was the School principal. their best efforts right person for the job,” Sanders said. “I have the pleasure of knowing all in whatever they undertake. What our “Creative in his approach to challenges, four gentlemen who preceded me and faculty does is incredibly important, he has embraced the role with unwav- plan on using their best practices to and they take their mission seriously. ering commitment to the students and continue providing the finest education a It’s obvious to me they enjoy what they with enthusiastic support of the school’s young man in Memphis can receive,” do, and they do it well. These dedicated mission.” he said. professionals know how to guide families In Murphy’s 28-year career at MUS, “My favorite part of this new role is and assist in raising their boys.”

Sowell Receives Ryan Sellers to High School Teacher Lead State Classical of the Year Award Association

he ASM Materials Education Foundation named t the 40th annual Tennessee Classical Analice Sowell, chair of the Science Department, Association meeting this fall, Instructor as this year’s recipient of the Kishor M. Kulkarni A in Latin Ryan Sellers was elected the T organization’s president. TCA is the only Distinguished High School Teacher Award. Established in 2007, the award recognizes the professional organization in the state accomplishments of one U.S. high school science teacher who specifically for teachers of classical Greek and Latin. The has demonstrated a significant, long-term impact on students. purpose of the organization is to promote the teaching The foundation encourages the of classical languages and to facilitate communication advancement of scientific and and collaboration among engineering knowledge through classical language teachers at its support of education and all educational levels across the research. Sowell was honored in state of Tennessee. TCA is affili- October at the ASM Leadership ated with the Tennessee Foreign Awards Luncheon in Columbus, Language Teaching Association. OH. ASM International, formerly As TCA president, Sellers serves known as the American Society a two-year term and is TCA’s for Metals, is the world’s largest liaison to the Tennessee Foreign association of materials engineers Language Teaching Association and scientists. Board of Directors.

47 review

Shedding Light on a Misunderstood War In Hampton Sides’ riveting new book On Desperate Ground, a Korean War battle serves as a primer to current events

BY CHRISTOPHER BLANK

hile speculating about an Iraq (Doubleday, 2018), bestselling author Winvasion in 2002, Defense Secretary Hampton Sides ’80 revisits the first four Donald Rumsfeld famously called unex- months of the Korean War and, by exten- pected battlefield challenges “unknown sion, this new terrain of global conflict. unknowns.” That’s an apt description of The book exposes the inherent flaws what awaited Gen. Douglas MacArthur of America’s martial overconfidence, while when he hurled the First Marine Division paying homage to the individuals directed at the coast of North Korea in September to go where angels fear to tread. of 1950. As a master of narrative nonfiction, Nearly 37,000 Americans died in the Sides absolutely dazzles with his battle three-year Korean War. Yet our nation’s scenes reconstructed from eyewitness fifth-costliest war remains an underap- testimony and research. We are in the fox- preciated case study of future conflict – a holes with Easy Company, mowing down preface to the Cold War, the Cuban Missile enemy waves advancing in the moonlight. Crisis, Vietnam, and all the messy wars- First Lt. John Yancey is barking orders, by-proxy (Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen, armed with a .45 pistol and taking bullets etc.) even now being abetted by emerging to his face while sub-zero temperatures superpowers. The unknown unknowns cauterize his wounds with blood-ice. have only compounded since then. We shiver with a wounded private, Perhaps the most valuable piece of Hector Cafferata, in a medical tent, sniper history to know about the Korean War bullets pecking holes in the canvas around is that 68 years since it started, it’s not him, when his doctor drops dead from a hit even history. to the spine. In his latest exceptional page-turner, We are pinned in the burning cockpit On Desperate Ground: The Marines at the of a Navy Corsair crash-landed by Ensign Reservoir, the Korean War’s Greatest Battle Jesse Brown. We are then flying with Lt. assault on the port of Inchon, hoping to cut Thomas Hudner when he decides to ditch Kim’s army in half and drive the invaders his own plane in a desperate attempt to back across the 38th parallel – the border rescue Brown from a terrifying fate. between North and South created when the Suspense-laden battlefield dramas feed allies divvied up Korea after World War II. the big-picture, slow-motion train wreck of MacArthur placed the operation under war zealotry. MacArthur, fueled by his ego, the auspices of two generals with opposing was responsible for what Sides calls “one of leadership styles. Gen. Oliver Prince Smith the most egregious intelligence failures in was the deeply respected commander of American military history.” the First Marine Division, described by In June of 1950, North Korean a contemporary as a kindly, professorial dictator Kim Il Sung, armed by the Soviets, type whose character “was apt to fool you invaded South Korea. He was nearly vic- because he was an offensive tiger.” “Attacking in a different direction”: The torious when the United States launched Smith’s immediate superior was Maj. Marines begin their withdrawal to the sea. Operation Chromite, an amphibious Gen. Edward “Ned” Almond, a hot-headed

48 l MUS TODAY WINTER 2019 MacArthur loyalist bathed in the smoky Smith’s escape from enemy territory, cologne of military infallibility. which he called “advancing in a different Smith proposed strategies based direction” is no less thrilling than the battle on facts and risk-assessments. Almond itself, and an accomplishment of wartime negated intelligence reports and rejected engineering that included carving an air- talk of apprehension. His reckless, gung-ho port out of frozen ground and using enemy approach was tied to MacArthur’s unrealis- corpses to construct a bridge. tic personal timetable for victory. In Sides’ depiction of U.S. leaders, we Smith had much cause for concern. As see that our American military archetypes winter approached and his Marines pushed haven’t changed. Every war has its gym farther northward toward Pyongyang, they coaches and its chess masters. And every encountered sub-zero temperatures and supply-chain delays. war has its impact on politics back home. Most important, they encountered MacArthur’s miscalculation in Korea would the army of the People’s Republic of China. get him fired by President Truman, which In Washington, President Harry Truman in turn caused Truman’s poll numbers to ordered MacArthur not to confront the Red plunge, affecting his decision to not seek Chinese or the Soviet Union. re-election in 1952. On the frontlines Smith saw mounting North Korea is still a bane for evidence that Chinese troops were rein- presidents. Last March, President Donald forcing the North Koreans. But MacArthur Trump met with current leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore to negotiate denucleariza- and Almond ignored it. This would lead A Marine, marching in solitude, is to the brutal Battle of Chosin Reservoir, tion. Since then, there have been reports enveloped in snow. the focal point of Sides’ book and a 17-day of new missile sites and North Korean hell-on-earth. weapons tests. Given the tensions that remain among the United States, China, and Russia, there’s little doubt that North Korean diplomacy will continue to bedevil leaders with the unknown unknowns. The Council on Foreign Relations recently gave the Korean Conflict the label of “worsening.” But that long-unsettled dispute is just one of 23 other ongoing conflicts around the world demanding the current president’s attention. Sides’ book gives readers of history a reason to pay close attention to the war’s backstory, not just for insight into current events, but to appreciate the sacrifices made there. As Sides insightfully summarizes: “For those (soldiers) who survived, Korea would be forever stamped on their psyches, and on their souls. They would never forget what happened here, even if the majority of their countrymen quickly did.”

See photos from Hampton Sides’ Memphis Advancing Marines halt as aviators provide close air support in the distant foothills. book signing in We Saw You on page 53.

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spring he and his wife, Jere, Scott May reports: Phonathon with his equally accomplished ’60 enjoyed a similar hiking delight is over, and again our class wife, Licia Hahn, who has a – a self-directed walking tour excelled in percentage and corporate consulting business Syd Butler has lived in of the Cotswolds. The start was amounts raised this past fiscal in NYC. Washington, DC, since 1976 not so great, since they reached year. Many of our retired and and recently celebrated his customs at Gatwick Airport on semi-retired classmates headed Jim Garner was very upbeat 26th wedding anniversary May 18, the same day as the to Florida this winter where when discussing his investment with his wife, Julie. They have royal wedding, which added they voted several times, I am business as well as his son two children – Mallory, who three hours to their airport sure. Hunting seasons (duck, and grandchildren who live in graduated from the University visit. Later in the summer, they deer, etc.) are now upon us, nearby Austin, TX. We enjoyed of Edinburgh and now works took a grandson to France after and we will soon have frozen reminiscing about how we used in London, and Shane, a he graduated from high school. food lockers overflowing with to get to school. Apparently, he high school junior who plays In the fall, their 40-year-old our harvest. We do not go as and John Laughlin both had lacrosse for Woodrow Wilson in daughter presented them with often as we did in our youth, motor scooters, which provided Washington. Syd also has two their 8th grandchild. Gene but nothing matches the grin some interesting experiences! children with his first wife, Kay: reports that he breaks 90 in golf on a grandchild’s face after a Syd, Jr., who lives in Brooklyn from time to time and looks successful day afield. Pete Shearon stays busy with and plays in The 8G Band on forward to our reunion in 2020. his job at the University of Late Night with Seth Myers, and Memphis and is still running. Katherine Kendall, a Hollywood ’62 Dan Copp reported in from the actress who was one of the first ’61 Yale Club while he was visiting women to allege sexual abuse Jerry Bradfield reports: Gene New York City. Cole Wilder by producer Harvey Weinstein. Pitt Hyde was honored by the Dattel has become a noted is still working in real estate, Katherine has been a leader of National Civil Rights Museum writer in several fields. I delved albeit with less hours. Pat and the #MeToo movement. as a 2018 Freedom Award into some of his past exploits Nat Ellis enjoy visiting their recipient, along with former (chronicled in MUS Today, many grands. My wife, Kathy, Gene Stansel recalls a mem- Vice President Joe Biden and Spring 2001). Did you know all and I recently met them for the orable trip visiting California civil rights leader Jesse Jackson the back issues are available annual Beg To Differ Winter vineyards with Archie (see story page 38). online? Visit bit.ly/TodayIssues. Concert. Kathy and I also com- McLaren years ago. Last Gene lives in Connecticut pleted an over 3,000-mile drive

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to Vermont and back, visiting Terry Wilson reports: We friends and relatives along the had a tremendous group at way. It was great fun but taxing, Homecoming, and I believe so we may fly to Boston and everyone who attended had rent a car next time! a great time. It was so much fun seeing so many of our I enjoyed getting a chance to classmates. To those who did speak with some of you during not/could not attend, your the Phonathon. Thanks to all absence was noticeable. An of you who contributed to the extra thank you to those Annual Fund drive. We appreci- who traveled long distances. ate your loyalty to MUS. Many thanks to those on the Reunion Committee – Bill Ferguson, Bruce Hopkins, The Class of 1968 gathered for a 50th reunion photo at the Hunt & ’63 Wis Laughlin, Bill Patterson, Polo Club during Homecoming. and Cleo Stevenson – and Rick Moore was named a tremendous amount of Volunteer of the Year by the thanks to [Development team sides by the White River. Mac Memphis. Ogle was humbled Alumni Association Executive members] Claire Farmer, Ann writes, “Cotter is the Trout to join the list of prominent Board in September (see story Laughlin, Karen Skahan, Capital of the USA. White figures on the Beale Street on page 42). Perry Dement, Headmaster River trout fishing, fishing Walk of Fame: “… Me Pete Sanders, and all at MUS guides, fly shops, and resorts being a guy that doesn’t sing who went out of their way to are available year-round. or anything, but being the ’68 make our 50th reunion the America’s best trout fishing in guy that tells the stories and best ever. terms of the number and size encourages our history to keep Bruce Hopkins was an of trout it produces is quite on being told. Beale Street is a honoree this year for Courage The “Stay In Touch Program” possibly the upper White River.” place where everyone comes Thru Cancer. Visit bit.ly/ will continue. I would like to Congratulations, Mayor! together, so I’m happy to be BruceHopkins to hear his thank each of you for your kind here.” Jimmy’s brass note is story about surviving a rare words to me. It humbled me John Catmur served as located outside the Blues ocular melanoma. Jon Neal ’87 and made me so thankful for chairman for the 2018 VESTA City Café band box. Also in founded the organization; the each and every one of you. And Home Show put on by the West November, Jimmy – known website honors anyone facing thank your wives/girlfriends Tennessee Home Builders to some as “Mr. Memphis” – cancer and serves as a place to for their support. We could Association. received a key to Downtown ensure each story will be told. not have had such a successful for his contributions to local event without them. history.

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Mac Caradine was elected submit photos mayor of Cotter, AR, in whenever possible November. Move there and be with your Class part of his new administration. In November the Beale Street Bill Hoehn, Henry Myar, and Cotter, population 970, is about Brass Note Walk of Fame News items! David Cunningham enjoyed three hours from Memphis, Committee awarded Jimmy Email ann.laughlin@ Ogle lunch together in Laguna due north of Little Rock, a brass note, honoring musowls.org. Beach, CA, in November. near the Missouri border, him for his tremendous and is surrounded on three contributions to Downtown

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MARRIAGES ’71 Eric Beaty ’01 to Amy Hutchins on December 1, 2018 Mark Bogatin is practicing law in California. Jonathan Cooper ’04 to Elliott Machin on August 4, 2018 David Bull and his family are in suburban Chicago. Mikell Hazlehurst ’04 to Lindsay Caldwell Bruce Edenton is dividing on June 16, 2018 his time between Memphis, San Juan (Puerto Rico), and Beau Creason ’06 to Caroline California. Eley on October 6, 2018 State Assembly Representative Martin Daniel ’75 visited campus this summer. Pictured, from left, are Assistant Headmaster Kirk Frederick is working Christopher Williamson ’06 Barry Ray, Daniel, Headmaster Pete Sanders, and Academic Dean with an architecture firm in to Amelia Brown on Flip Eikner ’77. San Francisco. February 17, 2018 Bill Fry and his wife are Miles DeBardeleben ’07 Harrell Schaeffer is building a enjoying power boats and lake to Tori Calcote on home east of Destin, FL. ’73 December 15, 2018 life in Texas. David Sloas is among Business Robert Sharpe was featured Ross Kerwin ’07 to Micki Mark Jarzombek is a profes- Insider’s 20 of the best up-and- in April in Forbes (bit.ly/ Brunson on July 4, 2018 sor at MIT. coming photographers across SharpeAdvice) sharing advice the world you can follow on on tax deductions. He married Hudson Atkins ’08 Frank King has moved to Instagram. Donna Palmer earlier this year; to Carrie Schaefer on Destin, FL. May 26, 2018 they are living a few blocks from MUS. Roma and Barlow Mann are ’74 Kyle Wherry ’08 expecting another grandchild, Mike Webster attended the to Garland Kruse on Barlow III, an Owl in the MUS-CBHS football game. Go, Ben Adams, CEO of Baker November 3, 2018 making. Owls! Donelson for the past 15 years, will step down in April. “It Dylan Cunningham ’09 Doug Matthews and wife, has been my great privilege to to Cooper Hunter on Monica, celebrated their 40th serve my colleagues and lead October 6, 2018 ’72 anniversary this year. They met this firm.” Tyler Efird ’10 to Lindsey about 43 years ago at SMU in Don Batchelor is enjoying Cobb on April 14, 2018 Dallas. This year also marks having his daughter and her Brett Bonner is enjoying the 30th year that they have family back from Okinawa, working at The Kroger Co. as Hunt Hensley ’10 been in San Diego. Other cities Japan. the vice president of research to Pauline Causey where they have lived include and development. He is a on August 25, 2018 Mission Viejo, CA, and San Neumon Goshorn and his named inventor on 29 U.S. Francisco. Doug is retired now, wife, Harriet, are planning patents and was recently Witt Meloni ’11 to Chandler but his careers have included for the wedding of daughter named to InfoWorld’s Elite 100. Reece on June 23, 2018 commercial real estate lending Catherine in May 2019. and financial planning. Chuck Gross is enjoying Wells Prather ’11 Carroll Todd is continuing reading The Pout-Pout Fish to Caroline Walker on David McBurney is splitting his sculpture and has works and The Wonky Donkey to his September 22, 2018 his time between Naples, FL, displayed at David Lusk new grandchild. He remains and Memphis. Gallery in Memphis. He is thankful for [MUS instructor Will Kaelin ’13 to Bailey featured in Cecil Humphrey's Mike] Deaderick, who gave Phillips on July 21, 2018 '73 new book on art studios. him a love of history. (See page 16.)

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Marshall Jemison shares that his son King is enrolled at Stanford ’78 where he is a sportswriter for the school newspaper, and his son Eric Hunter and his wife, Hampton Sides Book Signing Bo is a ninth grader at McCallie. Elizabeth, just took a trip to Israel. Owls were in attendance at Novel when acclaimed journalist Marshall continues to do hand It was even better than expected – and bestselling author Hampton Sides ’80 visited town to surgery in his orthopedic role a “bucket list” experience! sign his newest book, On Desperate Ground: The Marines at at The Plastic Surgery Group in the Reservoir, the Korean War's Greatest Battle. (See story on Chattanooga. page 48.)

Mark Ruleman continues his thespian pursuits and is enjoying being on the board of Theatre Memphis with fellow classmate Walker Sims.

Sandy Schaeffer is enjoying retirement and being a granddad. He just celebrated his 40th Southwestern at Memphis (now Rhodes College) reunion.

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’76 A group of alumni gathered for Friendsgiving 2018 at the John Good has been promoted home of Bill Townsend ’78. to the position of CEO at Jernigan Left to right, Stuart Wilson ’78, Capital. Previously, he held the Palmer Wilson ’75, Eric Elms role of president and COO and ’91, Charles Hutton ’00, Rollin has been a key player in all of the Riggs ’78, Colin McDonald ’09, company’s investment decisions. Townsend, and Tucker Dewey ’79 3 2

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MUS alumni at Kappa Alpha Parents Weekend at the University of Georgia this fall: from left, Ted Miller ’86, Marshall Jones ’18, William Miller ’18, Albert Carruthers ’78, Will Farnsworth ’15, Alex Carruthers ’15, 1 Bryan Jones ’80, Hampton Sides ’80, and Brian Sullivan ’83 and Ken Jones ’85 2 Fraser Humphreys ’75 and Headmaster Pete Sanders 3 Mary and Bob Loeb ’73 4 Robert Gordon ’79, Mark Crosby ’79, and Kim Jenkins ’80

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Jimmy Allen reports that after Dan Barron has joined the weddings of two children the board of directors of over the past 18 months, he Leadership Memphis. still has two in college and two at home. The Public Relations Society of America Memphis chapter Curt Cowan’s wife, Sarah, is awarded creative communi- in seminary. cations consulting firm DCA, founded by Doug Carpenter, its “Best in Show” honor during ’81 the organization’s 25th annual VOX Awards. Billy Orgel was re-elected to the Shelby County Schools Board of Education. ’83

Tennessee Attorney General Mac McCarroll is now a Edward Felsenthal ’84 and his daughters Louise, left, and Sophie, Herbert Slatery named David partner with Burch, Porter & right, stopped by campus this summer for a visit with longtime Rudolph assistant attorney Johnson. English instructor Norman Thompson. Felsenthal was named general for the Memphis office. Alumnus of the Year by the Alumni Association Executive Board in Rudolph most recently served September (see story on page 43). Editor-in-chief of Time magazine, as a circuit court judge in ’85 he was also named the company's CEO in November. the 30th Judicial District in Memphis. Anthony Morrison is first

’91 The band is called “The Faculty,” of course: MUS music instructors, from left, Chris Carter, Matt Tutor ’91, and Kim Trammell, along with musicians DJ Pruitt and Steve Bethany, have started a regular gig on Tuesdays (except the second Tuesday) from 7-10 p.m. at Lafayette’s Music Room (owned by Tommy Peters ’73).

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vice president for investments Richard Werman and his and William Watkins ’23. In at Wells Fargo Advisors. He wife, Traci, live in Linwood, NJ, this current school year, 105 ’93 and his wife, Rachel, live in on the Jersey Shore with their alumni have 123 sons here, Germantown, and their two sons. He was named a Top Doc constituting 19.5 percent of the Elbert Chiang is in-house daughters, Julia and Molly, both in New Jersey for the second student body. There are also 21 counsel for Beam Therapeutics, attend Indiana University in year in a row. He is a practicing alumni who have 25 grandsons a biotech company in Bloomington, Anthony’s alma partner with Cape May enrolled this year. Cambridge, MA, that is pio- mater. Associates where he specializes neering the use of CRISPR base in diagnostic radiology and editing to develop precision vascular and interventional genetic medicines that treat ’86 radiology. disease.

Brad Conder started a new position as area director for ’89 Southern Capital Funding Network. No idea where Griff Jenkins will pop up next on Fox. Brian Israel hiked Mt. Kilimanjaro and got engaged on the summit. ’91 ’92

Joel Morrow’s digital mar- Brothers-in-law Max Painter keting agency, Digital Fusion, ’88 and Trey Watkins ’91 each was acquired by Wunderman had two sons playing in the Commerce. Lower School Red and Blue game. Pictured from left, Parks The Owl Lower School Reader Gene Tibbs is general Painter ’24 and Max Painter debuted this semester, thanks counsel at Spaulding & Slye ’23 played on the Red team to the efforts of Dr. Eric Dalle. Investments in Washington, versus their cousins on the This is a companion to the DC. Blue team, Henry Watkins ’24 three-volume Owl Anthology of American Literature, used by sophomores, which Dalle edited and published in 2015. In his eloquent preface to Hal Roberts teaches computer the new volume, he wrote: science at St. Mary’s Episcopal “May The Owl Lower School School and is a fellow at the Reader induct our students Berkman Klein Center for into the wonderful world of Internet & Society at Harvard the pleasures of thought. Let it University. With Harvard lead our students on their own colleagues he co-authored pilgrimage.” Network Propaganda, the most comprehensive study yet published on media coverage From left, John Stewart ’78, Pete Abston ’13, Sam Moore ’13, Bruce Moore ’77, and Glenn Crosby ’77 gathered at Swankys of American presidential Taco Shop in East Memphis to watch the TSSAA Division II-AAA politics from the start of the Football Championship game at the invitation of Swankys election cycle in April 2015 to founder Matt Wilson ’92. the one-year anniversary of the Trump presidency.

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CLASS NEWS Washington, DC, Alumni Gathering WINTER 2019 Alumni from the DC area enjoyed catching up with fellow alumni and visiting with Headmaster Pete Sanders and his wife, Tracey, at a reception at the Chevy Chase Club in Maryland in October. Party hosts were Les Nicholson ’58, Dan Hartman ’87, Casey Nolan ’93, and Stewart Gray ’07.

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Class of 2027 are employed by ’94 his daughters. BIRTHS

Chris Allen lives in Denver Claire and David Gold ’87, a son, Jake Henry, born where he dabbles in real estate ’95 November 15, 2018 development. Trying to figure out what to be when he grows David Bradford was sworn Lauren and Jonathan Magallanes ’93, a son, Jack up. Still the best all-around in as a Shelby County Harrison, born November 15, 2018 athlete in the class with the commissioner on August 30 worst hair. at a ceremony at the Cannon Alysson and Spencer Reese ’94, a son, Selby Marion Center for the Performing Francis, born October 28, 2018 Arts. Jane Kathryn and Matt Evans ’95, a son, Robert After six years in retail banking, Wood, born October 23, 2018 Jeff Breunig has joined Anna and Bob Walker ’97, a son, John Robert “Jack,” FTB Advisors to become a born, July 28, 2018 vice president and financial advisor covering Memphis and Lauren and Oscar Carr ’00, a daughter, Carroll Northern Mississippi. Tinsley, born January 20, 2018

Michael Tauer and his family Hope and Will Covington ’02, a son, William “Ward,” have moved to the Boston area born August 7, 2018 Pictured here with twin where he is a partner in the daughters Kayley, left, and law firm of Kerstein, Coren & Noelle and Gene Douglass ’02, a daughter, Elizabeth Madison, right, Willie Mays Lichtenstein. “Liza” Lane, born August 2, 2018 was recently named Shelby Rebekah and Scott Tashie ’04, twin sons Henry County Grillmaster at the “Hank” David and Gustave “Gus” McKinnon, annual “Mid-South Eatery ’96 born July 26, 2018 Association Tribunal” (MEAT) for his entry “Tender Calf, Dial and Sloan Abernathy ’05, a son, Sloan Lowry, Jr., Sweet Loins.” born March 22, 2018

J-D McDonnell is raising three Katie and Peter Dale ’05, a son, Aloysius James “AJ,” unusually intelligent daughters born October 12, 2017 (all of whom inherited their looks from his wife, Nancy) Grace and Ethan Knight ’05, a son, Philip Jensen, while continuing to build his born April 2, 2018 professional off-road racing career. His latest accomplish- Carly and Hunter Adams ’06, a daughter, Caroline ment in that space occurred Ezzell, born May 1, 2018 in 2017 when he crashed at mile 592 while competing in Dr. Andy Crank, an assistant Huxley and Taylor Maury ’06, a daughter, the modern open motorcycle professor in the University of Anne Fontaine, born May 25, 2018 Alabama’s English department, class in the Mexican 1000 Rally Callie and Reid Wesson ’06, a son, Philip Reid, was featured in the PBS and suffered minor injuries born October 29, 2018 (broken limb and significant series, The Great American concussion). He continues Read, to discuss Gone with the Rachel and Jason Weatherly ’09, a daughter, to manage assets and advise Wind and To Kill a Mockingbird. Annie Elaine, born November 13, 2018 international agricultural commodity purchasers and Thomas Hewgley is the Hannah and Matt Williams ’10, a son, Levi Clive, looks forward to the day when owner and president of Grace born October 1, 2018 some select few from the MUS Outdoor Memphis, an outdoor,

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digital advertising company with several locations in the ’02 Memphis/Shelby County area. Dink Dinkelspiel is a senior development manager with ’97 GreenBench Companies in the Washington, DC, area. Brittany and David Spence were honored in November by Herbo Humphreys has the Memphis Chapter of the joined Strategic Financial Association of Fundraising Partners as a financial services Professionals with the Crystal representative. Nine of the groomsmen in the wedding of Tyler Efird ’10to Lindsey Award for Outstanding Young Cobb were MUS graduates. Attending the rehearsal dinner Philanthropists on National Brett Meeks is still in were, from left, Harrison Martin ’10, Headmaster Emeritus Ellis Philanthropy Day. David is Washington, DC, working as Haguewood, Efird,Watt Efird ’05, Win Loeb ’10, George Utkov ’10, also a member of the Memphis the deputy health policy direc- Rocky Stone ’10, Jake Rudolph ’10, Patrick Massey ’10, and Wylie Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 tor for the Senate Committee Coleman ’10. Not pictured, Andrew Gardella ’10 class this year. on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

’00 ’03 ’05 ’06 Omar Malik is a personal- injury attorney in the Geer Alexander is the con- Alex Chinn has been appointed Garrott McClintock is Memphis office of Morgan troller for Sunrise Automotive assistant professor of internal working in farm operations & Morgan. Group in Memphis. medicine at the University at AcreTrader based out of of Tennessee Health Science Fayetteville, AR. Ryves Moore is an orthopedic Center. surgeon and sports medicine fellow with the Andrews Sports ’07 Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Alexander Folk and McCauley AL. Williams recently released Blue Note Bourbon, the first Alex Pao’s restaurant, Mosa brand produced by their Big Asian Bistro, was featured on River Distilling Company. Paul Stephens lives in Houston the Cooking Channel’s Cheap now; he stopped by campus Eats program. Philip May is the mortgage with Caroline Kirk in July. relationship manager assistant Jeff Posson won Memphis for Studio Bank in Nashville. magazine’s Very Short Story ’01 contest in October (the contest recognizes 10 winning entries Cooper Hopkins with 1-year- ’08 Barry Grimm, D.O., recently annually). His story, Memphis, old Tinsley and Rob Park with wrote an article published October 1878, can be accessed 1-year-old Eliza Andrew Amos is a vice online in My Southern Health. here: bit.ly/PossonStory. president in digital venture He is fighting a worthy fight Ethan Knight’s company, banking at Citi in NYC. against opioid addiction in the Development Services Group, U.S., particularly as it pertains ’04 has begun construction on Nelson Graham is now the to pregnant women. More on apartments at the former high school math curriculum Barry’s bio is included in the Jason Goldstein has joined Wonder Bread Bakery site in consultant for the KIPP article: bit.ly/GrimmPost the law firm of Harkavy Downtown Memphis. (See Foundation. Shainberg Kaplan & Dunstan. more news in Births, page 57.)

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Will Benton has taken a job as John Grayson is an associate senior associate with Lightyear in the Atlanta office of Primus Capital. Capital.

Mitchell Marino is a wealth ’10 planning analyst at Regions Bank in Memphis. Steven Bell lives in Collierville where he is finance manager at Jazz Singh is a senior associate Landers Ford. in the Memphis office of Flashing the U at the white coat ceremony marking their accounting firm Alexander admittance to UTHSC’s medical school class of 2022: from left, Thompson Arnold. Matt Bolton ’13, Srujan Jampana Raju ’13, William Hammond ’12, ’11 Aditya Shah ’14, Edward Simpson ’13, and Will Prater ’14 (not pictured, Michael Jalfon ’13). Sam Cox earned a master’s ’13 degree in mechanical engineer- ing and is working with Green James Burnett interned with Mountain Technology. the Miami Dolphins training Walker Bussey-Spencer teaching 10th grade this year camp last summer and then graduated magna cum laude at Nava College Preparatory Jake Deason is now working moved to Houston to serve as from the Chancellor’s Honors Academy in Los Angeles. with HBG Design as a project a football recruiting and player Program at UT Knoxville last “Instead of immediately going accountant. personnel assistant at Rice December. He majored in neu- after an engineering career, I University. roscience and was a member realized how much of a world- Jack Klug is in his third year of of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. class education that I received law school at Tulane University. After graduating he worked at MUS and WashU, and I am with Kaplan as a teacher hoping to help other students and tutor. He recently began find a passion in STEM.” training for certification as an emergency medical technician and will begin medical school ’14 in the fall of 2019.

Jarrett Jackson has entered Howard University College of Medicine.

C.J. McCoy is a midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy.

Bobby Scott has graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in supply chain Renn Eason received the 2018 management and is working Rhodes College Walter E. Gay in customer sales for Coyote Award, honoring the Most Logistics. Outstanding Athlete of the Year. Jalon Love ’17 and John Valentine ’14 spoke to current MUS students visiting the U.S. Air Force Academy during the school’s Nathan Vogt received his B.S. Tal Keel is a financial analyst fall college tour. in electrical engineering at with Carter-Haston Real Estate Washington University and is in Nashville.

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William Lamb is now a of uniting the men of Baylor teaching assistant for the W. M. fraternities and men’s organi- IN MEMORY Keck Science Department at zations. The group hosted its Claremont McKenna College in first event in March, partici- Claremont, CA. pating in community service at World Hunger Relief. Andy Sorensen works in sales and business development for Advanced Genomic Solutions in Scottsdale, AZ. Jack Heathcott is a member of the Texas Christian University Anthony Walton graduated football team. Francis D. Gibson III ’61 from the University of November 22, 2018 Tennessee in December. ’15

Rashad Orange is a senior Henry Keel was named to the at Texas A&M University University Honor Committee at majoring in finance. the University of Virginia.

’17 Jalon Love successfully Gabe C. Hawkins III ’71 completed Basic Cadet Training and is officially a March 27, 2018 Jacob Suppiah has completed Fourth Class Cadet (Squadron Cadet Basic Training at West 8) at the United States Air Point. Force Academy. “Swoop ’em!”

Xavier Greer is a winner of the 2018-2019 Carl Cowan William Stuart Westland ’77 Scholarship. A third-year December 23, 2018 accounting major at the University of Tennessee, Greer plans to graduate in 2019 and enter the Haslam College of Business Master of Accountancy program at UT. ’16

Cole Harrison, a member of Tulane student Max Meyer ’15, third from left, connected with Robert Parrish Taylor III ’96 Zeta Zigga Zamma at Baylor Owls touring his college over fall break, from left, Dekari Scott ’19, November 20, 2018 University, started the Baylor Johnathan Whitehead ’19, Jakobey Johnson, Matt Rhodes ’19, and Brothers-in-Arms coalition in J.J. Johnson ’19. 2018 with the ultimate goal

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CLASS NEWS Shooting Hoops with the ABL WINTER 2019 Congratulations are due to the B League’s TAMs and the C League’s ’04 Pistons, winning teams in the 38th Annual Alumni Basketball League championship games this summer. The Commissioner thanks you all ’18 for your participation!

B League Tams, back row, from left, Clint Dowdle, Ross Montague ’08, Daniel Szymanek, Will Thompson ’95, Paul Gillespie ’01; front row, Fred Foster (MUS security), and Jerry Dover (MUS assistant basketball coach). Not pictured: Richard Burt ’99, Derek Clenin ’03, Philip Freeburg ’16, Michael McLaren ‘01, Taylor Reed ’09, Tread Thompson ’01 John McBride is a member of the Ole Miss Rebels basketball team.

C League ’04 Pistons, from left, Ben Daniel ’16, Reid Smith ’16, Henry Stratton ’16, Mac McArtor ’16, Murray Morrison ’16, Reece O'Keefe ’16, Jalen Friendly ’16, Parker Sexton ’16 Jacob Webb, second from right, qualified for Division 2 Nationals in fencing and was one spot from qualifying for Division 1A Nationals. 2018 Teams and General Managers E. “Buddy” Haguewood B League TAMs – Michael McLaren ’01, Paul Gillespie ’01 Rick’s Plane Fund – Bobby Scott ’13 The Minority – David Blankenship ’14 Space Force – Sam Buckner ’04 BBB – Colin Donoghue ’13 Sniper Gang M33M – John Brand ’13

Robert & Willie’s Lenti Lunch C League Jets – Zane Haykal ’06 Basketball Enthusiasts – Henry Talbot ’03, Michael Schaefer ’03 ’04 Pistons – Murray Morrison ’16 McLeod Can’t Swim – Edward Francis ’12 Nation United – Henry Trammell ’17 East Memphis Klugatrons – Barry Klug ’18

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CLASS NEWS Annual Fund Campaign 2018-19 WINTER 2019 We are grateful to all of the alumni who volunteered for Phonathon this year to help raise money on behalf of the Annual Fund. Thank you also to everyone who answered the call! Alumni know better than anyone the importance of our mission. Thank you for helping support our incredible college-preparatory program for generations of Owls. And if you haven’t made your pledge yet, please consider making one today. Every gift makes a difference. Go, Owls! #MUS125

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1 Class of 1978: Cecil Godman and Rob Preston 2 Class of 1984: Chris Beard, Johnny Crews, and Bob McEwan 3 Class of 1974: John Dillon, Walker Sims, Mark Ruleman, and Ben Adams 4 Class of 1989: back row, from left, Miles Fortas, Jason Fair, Kyle Smith; middle, Andrew Shipman, Pat Hopper; front, Billy Frank, Paul Barcroft, and Scott Sherman 5 Class of 2012: Lee Marshall and John Oates 6 Class of 1971: Barlow Mann and Phil Wiygul

62 l MUS TODAY WINTER 2019 Send news to your class representative listed below or to Ann Laughlin at [email protected]. CLASS NEWS WINTER 2019 ’58 Claude Crawford...... [email protected] ‘97 Justin Grinder...... [email protected] ‘59 To be named...... ‘97 Trey Jones...... [email protected] ‘60 Metcalf Crump...... [email protected] ‘97 Michael Thompson...... [email protected] ‘60 Alex Wellford...... [email protected] ‘98 Erick Clifford...... [email protected] ‘61 Scott May...... [email protected] ‘98 Don Drinkard...... [email protected] ‘62 Jerry Bradfield...... [email protected] ‘98 Justin Lohman...... [email protected] ‘63 Doug Ferris...... [email protected] ‘99 Richard Burt...... [email protected] ‘64 Bill Quinlen...... [email protected] ‘99 Chip Campbell...... [email protected] ‘65 Bob Heller...... [email protected] ‘99 Norfleet Thompson...... [email protected] ‘65 Rick Miller...... [email protected] ‘99 Josh Winters...... [email protected] ‘66 Chuck Smith...... 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[email protected] ‘08 Connell Hall...... [email protected] ‘81 Boyd Wade ...... [email protected] ‘09 Rhobb Hunter...... [email protected] ‘82 John Dunavant...... [email protected] ‘09 Jim Moore...... [email protected] ‘82 Ron Helmhout...... [email protected] ‘10 Stephond Allmond...... [email protected] ‘83 Craig Christenbury ...... [email protected] ‘10 Hank Hill...... [email protected] ‘83 Jimmy Harwood...... [email protected] ‘10 Jake Rudolph...... [email protected] ‘84 Bob McEwan...... [email protected] ‘11 Blake Hennessy...... [email protected] ‘85 Ted Simpson...... [email protected] ‘11 Chase Schoelkopf...... [email protected] ‘85 Owen Tabor ...... [email protected] ‘11 Scooter Taylor ...... [email protected] ‘86 Brad Conder...... [email protected] ‘12 Edward Francis...... [email protected] ‘86 Andy McArtor...... [email protected] ‘12 Anthony Hodges...... [email protected] ‘86 Ted Miller...... [email protected] ‘12 Lee Marshall...... [email protected] ‘87 Jeff Blumberg...... [email protected] ‘13 Derrick Baber...... [email protected] ‘87 Kyle King...... [email protected] ‘13 Matt Bolton...... [email protected] ‘87 Bill White...... [email protected] ‘13 Jarrett Jackson...... [email protected] ‘88 Max Painter...... [email protected] ‘13 Jake Woodman...... [email protected] ‘88 Fred Schaeffer.... [email protected] ‘14 Hayden Combs...... [email protected] ‘89 Scott Sherman...... [email protected] ‘14 Cal Edge...... [email protected] ‘90 Brian Eason...... [email protected] ‘14 Chris Galvin...... [email protected] ’90 Hootan Hidaji...... [email protected] ‘14 Anthony Walton ...... [email protected] ‘90 Philip Wunderlich...... [email protected] ‘15 Tom Garrott...... [email protected] ‘91 Trevor Benitone...... [email protected] ‘15 Kamar Mack ...... [email protected] ‘91 Darrell Cobbins...... [email protected] ‘15 Joseph Preston...... [email protected] ‘92 Chuck Hamlett...... [email protected] ‘15 Connor Wright...... [email protected] ‘92 Brandon Westbrook...... 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Young Alumni Brunch Lured by old friends, former teachers, and free food, college-age alumni gathered in the Dining Hall over the holiday break.

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1 Back, McCall Knowlton ’18, Harry Dunavant ’18; front, Cam Clayton ’18, Daniel Shumake ’18, Matthew Temple ’18, Ryan Pahlow ’17 2 Jalon Love ’17, Bradley Foley ’17, David Blankenship ’14, Trey Moore ’14, Rashad Orange ’15, Xavier Greer ’15 3 Back, Jacob Webb ’18, Landon Springfield ’18, Tom Wells ’17, Chang Yu ’18, Mack Bethell ’18; front, Rahul Mehra ’17, Aneesh Ram ’17 4 English Instructor Sally Askew and Garret Sullivan ’14 5 Louis Wittenberg ’17 and Griffen Walden ’17 6 Tom Garrott ’15, Bobby Wade ’18, Preston Roberts ’15

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7 Daniel Black ’18, John Ross Swaim ’18, and Baseball Coach John Jarnagin 8 English Instructor Lin Askew, Aneesh Ram ’17, and Rahul Mehra ’17 9 Mac Treadwell ’16, Henry T. Stratton ’16, Danny Harris ’16 10 History Instructor Jonathan Jones and Connor Wright ’15 11 Class of 2018: back, Jackson Moody, AJ Varner, John Ross Swaim; front, Jeremy Jacobs, Oyama Hampton, Daniel Black

65 THE LAST WORD Illustration by Greg Cravens Taking the Linguistic High Ground

by Norman Thompson

ot so very long ago, I received theorists has conjured the term “authentic by capturing the trivialities of his life and an email from an alumnus and education” to describe their sophistry. turning them into “small-moment” stories. previous student of mine. He Unscrutinized, this theory may appear Students are encouraged to write about Nwas seeking my advice and opinion on the tenable to the novice teacher indoctrinated their opinions and reactions to reading composition of a freshman essay that he by the educanto spoken in the colleges of assignments rather than analyzing these had been assigned by his college professor. education. Briefly, what these ideologues assignments. The “restraints” of traditional Fortuitously, his inquiry arrived as I was term “authentic learning” refers to the grammar, correct spelling, and judicious reading an essay by Robert Pondiscio attempt to connect students to “real-world organization are to be cast off as shackles, titled “How Self-Expression Damaged My issues, problems, and applications.” The as impediments to the freedom of self- Students,” in which a former high school student “learns by doing” instead of first expression. teacher argues cogently against the pre- acquiring the foundational knowledge of a But as Pondiscio observes, good vailing theories of the “progressive” wing of discipline. Proponents of this theory aver writers “know stuff. They have knowledge the education establishment. This cadre of that the student learns to write by writing, of the world that enlivens their prose and

66 l MUS TODAY WINTER 2019 provides the ability to create examples typical of the MUS student inoculated receive by his appearance) in determining and analogies. They have big vocabularies against the virus of linguistic slovenliness, how one’s ideas will be received. Eloquent and solid command of the conventions superficial reasoning, and chaotic organi- expression, grammatically correct expres- of language and grammar.” If these skills zation. His inquiry also shows the enduring sion, earns one a hearing of his ideas. Not are not taught, they will rarely develop by ties that bind many MUS alumni to their long ago I started reading what I thought osmosis. alma mater and to their teachers. was a scholarly book on a topic that Let me return to the inquiry of my Here is my off-the-cuff response, which interests me. I abandoned the book after I young emailer, let us call him “Andrew.” He I trust more or less aligns with our tradi- discovered three errors in grammar or syn- begins familiarly with “Hey, Mr. Thompson,” tional English Department philosophy: tax in the first four pages. My assumption then goes on to say: “Andrew, (possibly erroneous) was that if the writer “I hope everything is going well for Those who argue that grammar is not was so grammatically inept, then perhaps you this year at MUS. I have really been important are usually deficient in grammar his ideas were also ill conceived. enjoying my time at the university. I am and are defensively concealing their own But I do not fail a student for a comma a math (pre-med) major. I couldn’t be ignorance. Only a fool would argue that splice, a fragment, a run-on sentence, or happier with the university that I chose. I a competent grasp of the fundamentals a dangling modifier. These errors (except am writing a paper for my Composition II of the English language is not important. for the fragment) are evidence of a mind class. The topic of the paper is the impor- Now, no one is arguing that grammar is generating complex sentence structures tance of grammar in writing. Of course, more important than the ideas that one and therefore, in all likelihood, complex I am arguing that grammar is extremely wishes to express, but I am arguing (and I ideas. These errors, however, are teaching important. However, I have been paired am absolutely certain that I am right) that moments. Only when these errors persist against another student who is writing ideas ungrammatically expressed will be after adequate instruction and rewriting about why grammar isn’t that important. imprecise, confusing, and ultimately dis- opportunities is a failing grade justified. Her stance is that teachers shouldn’t fail missed by meticulous readers. The whole To assert that one can write well students for “common grammar mistakes” point of studying grammar is to allow without the hard work of mastering like fused sentences and comma splices. one to express himself with precision and grammar and the fundamentals of rhetoric At MUS grammar was something that was eloquence as he employs a varied sentence is to assert that one can discover a cure for extremely important in everything that we construction that entertains as it instructs. cancer without the hard work of mastering did in English class. My question is why Quintillian in the first century wrote, ‘Don’t chemistry and medicine. Or win a gold was grammar stressed to us as students write so that you may be understood; medal in the Olympics without the years of early on rather than developing certain write so that it is impossible that you be excruciating training. (See? If one knows ideas in our paper? What do you think is misunderstood.’ One’s precise meaning what he is doing, he can get away with the most important thing for a student to can be expressed only in correct grammar. writing a sentence fragment.) concentrate on when writing? Why did Furthermore, I would argue that good ideas I hope that this may be of some help most of the English teachers at MUS fail a are not only honed by good grammar, they to you.” student for a couple of grammar mistakes are often born of good grammar. When Teaching grammar, vocabulary, and like a comma splice, fused sentence, or one, armed with a quiver full of arrows mechanics and “emphasizing evidence over sentence fragment? Thank you for your of rich vocabulary and syntax, writes, he anecdote” is liberating, not constraining. help! Also, I wanted to thank you for examines his ideas closely, developing And grammatical competency gives the everything that you taught me. Many of my valid ones and rejecting invalid ones. As MUS student the high ground in the intel- college professors have complimented me one’s appearance – his grooming, his dress, lectual and social battles of his future. on my writing. I attribute that success to his demeanor – engenders either respect you and the English Department at MUS.” or disrespect, so does one’s grammar and Norman Thompson has been an MUS The thesis of Andrew’s question (es- language skills. In fact, I would say that instructor in English since 1972, and he sentially pro-grammar) and his questions one’s grammar is much more important (if holds the L. Edwin Eleazer III Chair of indicate an intelligence and inquiring mind one can get past the judgment that he will Excellence in Teaching.

67 68 l MUS TODAY WINTER 2019 MUS Instructor in Art Jim Buchman creates fantastic columnar sculptures in his Midtown studio using a time- tested cement formula and a giant revolving lathe apparatus of his own design. Buchman is one of 27 artists whose work spaces are featured in a new book by Cecil Humphreys ’73, Memphis Studios: A Visual Tour. “Artists’ studios are as diverse as the art itself,” Humphreys writes in his introduction. “They are mirrors reflecting the personalities and souls of those who work in them.” Read about the book and some of the artists on page 16.

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Ev Nichol ’19 and Harris Tennyson ’20 learned about studio lighting as they took turns photographing (and serving as) the school mascot for an assignment in Grant70 l MUS Burke’s TODAY Photography WINTER 2019 class.