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    ALUMNI

    Keeping the UMS-Wright Family Connected Throughout the Years.

    We welcome all alumni to stay connected and engaged with our school community. Here, you can find upcoming events and the latest news about UMS-Wright alumni.

    CONTACT US

    Telephone: (251) 470-9025

    Email: czoghby@ums.staging.madetight.io

    ALUMNI EVENTS

    The goal of the Alumni department is to keep you connected to your classmates and to keep you informed on all school happenings. Through reunions, alumni football games, Easter egg hunts and many other events, our alumni stay actively devoted to each other as well as the school.

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    Stay connected

    Alumni Events .

    We invite all alumni to join us for events throughout the school year where honor and celebrate UMS-Wright graduates and families.

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      Alumnus of the Year

      The Alumnus of the Year celebration recognizes an alumnus/alumna who has made profound, lasting contributions to UMS-Wright.

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      10/13/2023 - 5:30 pm

      Alumni Homecoming Tailgate

      Join the UMS-Wright family as we celebrate Homecoming 2022 and show our Bulldog spirit with current families and alumni!

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      10/20/2023 - 9:30 am

      Athletic Hall of Fame

      The UMS-Wright Athletic Hall of Fame induction recognizes alumni for their outstanding contributions to UMS and UMS-Wright sports programs as well as their athletic successes in college and career.

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      Arts Hall of Fame

      The UMS-Wright Arts Hall of Fame consists of a prestigious group of alumni who made significant contributions in an arts discipline while attending our school, meritorious work in the field beyond graduation, and who continue to give back to the community.

    Fundraising & Charity Events

    Building a Brighter Future

    Our alumni association holds several events throughout the year to support the future of our students. These events are integral to helping our students obtain the highest level of education.

    • William Mitchell Memorial Tournament

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    • Lyon Newell Charity Throws Meet

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    • Michael Scott MVP Tournament

      May 5

    • Bidding for the Bulldogs

      March 21

    • Dogs on the Hunt

      October 26

    • Veterans Day Celebration

      November 10

    • Holiday Party

      December 5

    * TBA - To be announced

    Telephone: (251) 470-9025

    Email: czoghby@ums.staging.madetight.io

    • Alumni Reunions.

      Our Alumni office is here to help you plan your reunion for whatever date works best for your class. We can give you planning ideas, mail out save the date notices and invitations, accept payments online for reunion events, and help you connect with classmates via email, phone, etc. We encourage you and your planning committee to meet with us. If you are interested in planning or need more information, please contact our office. We are here to help you! Wishing you all the best! Caitlin Terry Zoghby '06 Director of Alumni Relations

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      Alumnus Of The Year

      • Ben Radcliff, Jr. '78

    • Arts Hall of Fame

      The UMS-Wright Arts Hall of Fame inducted its first member in 2008 with the induction of former long-time UMS Choral Director Howard Fortney. Criteria for future nominees includes graduation from UMS-Wright, Julius T. Wright, or UMS as well as significant contributions in an arts discipline while attending our school, meritorious work in the field beyond graduation, and giving back to the school/community. Each year, all alumni are invited to the induction ceremony. The 2024 Induction Ceremony will be held in the Spring of 2024 with more details to follow. If you would like to make a nomination for 2024, contact Caitlin Terry Zoghby in the Alumni Office Office at 251-470-9025.

      • 2022-2023 Inductees

        • Full name:

          Molly Crown Nordmann

          Class:

          1976

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          John Cleveland Hays Miller, III

          Class:

          1993

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          Michelle Appelman Gruber

          Class:

          2007

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          Byron Martin Turk

          Class:

          2010

    • Athletic Hall of Fame

      The Induction Ceremony for the 2023-2024 Athletic Hall of Fame members will be held in Fall of 2023. Congratulations to these individuals for their outstanding contributions to the UMS-Wright sports programs as well as their athletic successes in college and career. For more information, contact Caitlin Zoghby in the Alumni Office at 251-470-9025.

      • 2023-2024 Athletic Hall of Fame

        • Full name:

          Bennett Cope

          Class:

          2004

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          Kelley Cutrell

          Class:

          2010

        • Full name:

          T.J. Dixon

          Class:

          2013

        • Full name:

          Kathryn Lazarchick

          Class:

          2013

        • Full name:

          Claire Kennedy Nesbitt

          Class:

          2013

      • Honorary

        • Full name:

          Stacy Harrelson

          Class:

    • 2023 - 2024 Alumni Association Board

      • Presidents

        • Full name:

          Natalie Walker Jones

          Class:

          1998

        • Full name:

          Winchester Thurber

          Class:

          1992

      • Vice Presidents

        • Full name:

          Garland Weavil Sanders

          Class:

          2001

        • Full name:

          Peyton Mattei '98

          Class:

          1998

      • Secretary

        • Full name:

          Brooke Beard Dodson

          Class:

          2001

      • Treasurer

        • Full name:

          Robin Hanes

          Class:

          1998

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