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King & Queen of Hearts Week - Day 3
Jan 22

King & Queen of Hearts Week - Day 3

January 22, 2026

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Dress in your best look and come ready to shine. Polished, stylish, and confident — it’s
your time to stand out!
King & Queen of Hearts

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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, August 23
    We will meet in the front lobby of the school at 12:30 p.m. for a campus tour.

    Pictures from our luncheon at Linda’s.
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    50 years: Class of 1975
    July 11–12, 2025

    A group of rooms has been pre-booked at Hilton Memphis. Information regarding booking rooms at the negotiated group rate will be sent by email to alumni.

    Friday, July 11
    3:00–4:00 p.m. Meet and Greet at Hilton
    5:00–8:00 p.m. Shuttle to Pete & Sam’s
    8:00–11:45 p.m. Dessert and Conversation at Hilton

    Saturday, July 12

    Morning and Early Afternoon—Your Own Time
    5:00–6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception
    6:00–11:45 p.m. Reunion Dinner, Celebratory Cake, and Toasting to 50 Years

    Price

    Friday and Saturday—$250 per person
    Friday only—$100 per person
    Saturday only— $175 per person

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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

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    40 years: Class of 1985
    Saturday, October 18, 2025

    Tour of Cherry Road
    1:00 p.m.

    Dinner at classmate’s house
    6:00 p.m.
    Details here

  • 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.

    March 2024
    March 2023
    March 2022

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2024–2025 Class Composite, Student Honors & Senior Wind Ensemble Composite

Click here to see composites and student honors for all graduating classes.

Alumni News

Meet Our Director of Alumni Relations

Charli Gonder (’08)
(901) 767-4494
Email

Mrs. Gonder’s Deep Hope: My deep hope is that alumni of Harding Academy will remember fondly the time spent here, reflect on ways that God has called us purposefully, and re-engage with the mission of God in and through Harding Academy.