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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.

  • 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
    Victoria Faulkner (‘11), Fundraising Co-Chair

  • 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)
    2009: David Escue (’84)

  • Gatherings & Reunions

    Class Reunions

    60 years: Class of 1965
    Saturday, June 7 at the home of Linda Hutcherson.
    **The reunion has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date. Information will be posted when it becomes available.
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    45 years: Class of 1980
    June 21-22, 2025
    $35 fee • RSVP June 1

    Saturday, June 21 — School Tour + DIY Indoor Picnic
    Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
    Location: Harding Academy of Memphis

    Saturday, June 21 — The Main Event: Dinner & Celebration
    Time: Festivities kick off at 5 PM
    Location: Home of Lonnie and Judy Sheppard

    Sunday, June 22 — Invitation to Worship
    Location: Highland Church of Christ (choose from 3 services)
    Address: 400 N Houston Levee, Cordova, TN 38018

    RSVP BY JUNE 1

  • 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.

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    March 2023
    March 2022

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