Lions for Life
We love our alumni! A phrase you’ll hear often around here is “Lions for life.” That’s because once you become a Harding Lion, you are part of a community that lasts beyond graduation. Your continued participation through time, talent, and resources helps keep Harding Academy strong.
There are so many opportunities to reconnect at Harding Academy. Join us for events, speak in chapel or to a class, come back for reunions, or financially support programs to benefit current students.


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Black Alumni Association
The Black Alumni Board and Black Alumni Mentorship program is designed to assist students of color at Harding Academy. The goal of the mentorship program is to provide students an additional line of support as they prepare to pursue their careers. Additionally, the program encourages mentorship relationships, stimulates helpful dialogue, and assists with academic and employment opportunities.
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CONNECT
Email us at mhablackalumniboard@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram at @mhablackalumni
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DONATE
Want to see more programming to connect alumni and students? Donate here (choose Scholarships/Alumni Mentorship Program from the drop-down menus).
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BOARD MEMBERS
Alexis Franklin (‘14), Co-President and Co-Founder
Maya Hill (‘14), Co-President and Co-Founder
Laura Newberry (‘14), Secretary
Remesh Adams (‘13), Communications Chair
Amber Johnson (‘11), Public Relations & Social Media Chair
Janaye Green (‘14), Event Coordinator Co-Chair
Jadelyn Green (‘17), Event Coordinator Co-Chair
Princess Bauldwin (‘09), Fundraising Co-Chair
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Distinguished Alumni Award Winners
2025: Molly Bowie Cook (’78)
2024: Peggy & Ellis Haguewood (’63)
2023: Matt Rhodes (’05)
2022: Dr. Ron Chacko (’99)
2021: Nadia Comaneci Winston (’05)
2019: Stan Hendrix (’78)
2018: Sheryl Straw Ragland (’80)
2017: Katina Herren Gaines (’84)
2016: Larry Sisson (’85)
2015: Dale (’84) & Kim (’86) Sharp
2014: Paul (’81) & Angie (’82) Shanklin
2013: Alan Pritchard (’60)
2012: Todd Cottrell (’87)
2011: Paul Hayes (’77)
2010: Alan Moltz (’68)
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Gatherings & Reunions
Class Reunions
60 years: Class of 1965
Saturday, June 7 at the home of Linda Hutcherson.
__________________________45 years: Class of 1980
June 21-22, 2025
$35 fee • RSVP June 1Saturday, June 21 — School Tour + DIY Indoor Picnic
Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
Location: Harding Academy of MemphisSaturday, June 21 — The Main Event: Dinner & Celebration
Time: Festivities kick off at 5 PM
Location: Home of Lonnie and Judy SheppardSunday, June 22 — Invitation to Worship
Location: Highland Church of Christ (choose from 3 services)
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Alumni Newsletters
Download PDFs of our annual alumni newsletters. If you haven’t received one in the mail, make sure to update your address here.
2023–2024 Class Composite & Student Honors


Click here to see composites and student honors for all graduating classes.
Alumni News
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Taste & Tunes 2025
The rain couldn’t stop us from having a fantastic Taste & Tunes this weekend! We were treated to a few […] -
Molly Bowie Cook Named 2025 Alumna of the Year
Congratulations to Molly Bowie Cook who was named the 2025 Alumna of the Year at Taste & Tunes on Friday, […] -
Alumna Helps Students Create Thankful Portraits
Alumna Gabi Ruvalcaba (‘24) spent the first few days of her Thanksgiving break teaching a thankful paint project to our […] -
Makyah Malone Encourages Students at Alumni Chapel
Thank you to everyone who joined us for alumni chapel this morning! It was such a great reminder of how […]