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School founded in 1893. The school
was closed in 1936 due to The Great Depression but was ultimately
chartered in 1954 and re-opened in 1955.
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School colors: Royal Blue, Scarlet
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Enrollment: approximately 640 in grades
7-12 (all male)
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Football Classification: Division II, Class AA.
Division II-AA members include BGA, Baylor, Brentwood Academy,
Briarcrest,
Christian Brothers,
ECS,
Ensworth, Father Ryan,
Knoxville Webb,
MBA, McCallie,
Pope John Paul II, and
St. Benedict.
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Head Coach: Bobby Alston, 67-44
(1998-2007) and two state titles (2004, 2005)
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Prior to Coach Alston's tenure, Jake
Rudolph coached MUS for 39 years (1959-1997), leading the Owls to a
295-114-4 record and one state championship (1985). Rudolph passed
away July 6, 2008, at the age of 78.
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Although the school's official nickname
is the Owls, MUS athletic teams are occasionally referred to as the
"Buzzards".
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MUS's record books contain the name
"McCarroll" prominently. Mac (Class of 1983) is fifth all-time
in career tackles, and brother Andy (Class of 1986) is in the top 3
of many rushing and scoring records. Both went on to
exceptional careers at Vanderbilt. Brother Patrick is
currently an assistant coach on the varsity football team.
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