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Over 60 people joined us at our Spirit Station at the Overton Park Pavilion. It was exciting to cheer on Harding teachers, parents, students, alumni, and members of Team Carson as they passed us on the race route.

Harding Academy is pleased to welcome Mr. Brent Patterson to our Board of Trustees. Brent is the Chief Financial Officer at Semmes-Murphy Clinic where he has worked since 2003 after previous experiences at Mueller Industries and Ernst & Young.

Ana Pridgen (11th) performe again with Macy’s Great American Marching Band as part of the 88th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “The 2014 lineup included six high school marching bands, two university bands, a police band, two all-star bands, and a massive drum & bugle corps. The groups performed for more than 3.5 million spectators and 50 million viewers nationwide during the 2014 parade.” (Source: www.marching.com )

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The Happy in Memphis 5k was a fabulous success! Over 560 registered for the race and record 348 runners completed the course on Saturday, November 8. The race began and ended on our beautiful Cherry Road campus. Participants enjoyed a new 5k course, certified by Start2Finish, which will took runners by notable Memphis landmarks such as:

• Elvis’s house bought in 1956 with royalties from “Heartbreak Hotel”
• Dixon Gallery and Gardens
• Audubon Park
• Memphis Botanic Gardens

Runners dressed to reflect what made them Happy in Memphis:  Elvis, the University of Memphis Tigers, the Grizzlies, and more! Chip timing and race results were provided by Start 2 Finish. See race results at Racesonline.com.