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Notable Graduates

• Richard Halliburton, author and adventurer who disappeared in 1939 over the Pacific Ocean
• Nash Buckingham, southern outdoorsman and writer (1880-1971)

Memphis University School

... Memphis, Tennessee

1893-1936, refounded 1955

Memphis University School, courtesy of MUS

The original Memphis University School was founded in 1893 by Edwin S. Werts and James W.S. Rhea, and opened with only seven students. In less than 10 years, the school had grown in enrollment — to 150 students — and in reputation. Many universities waived entrance exams to MUS graduates, and a few gave tuition scholarships to the school’s top students. Like many other schools, economic troubles during the Great Depression forced the school to close in 1936.

The Memphis University School operating today is a reincarnation of the original school, founded by MUS alumni and Presbyterian church leaders in 1955. The school has remained a boys’ school and currently has 640 students. A nondenominational school, MUS is still a Christian school and emphasizes character building along with athletics and academics as part of the curriculum. (1)

1. Memphis University School website.

Memphis University School track team
Courtesy of MUS