Best Ums Wright Preparatory School Podcasts (2024)

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Isabelle Gautier '22 56:31

23d ago56:31

56:31

Before summer break, Mr. Barber caught up with Isabelle Gautier '22. Isabelle is a rising Junior at the Suny Maritime College in New York City where she is a member of the Sailing Team! During her time at UMS-Wright, Isabelle was a fantastic student! Not only was she a leader on the UMS-Wright Sailing Team, she was also a Spirit Award Winner, AP Sc…

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Becky Hall 51:37

1M ago51:37

51:37

Whether you’ve known our next guest as Mrs. Hall or Miss Campbell, she is certainly not a stranger to the UMS-Wright family. Becky Hall has dedicated 46 years of her life to our beloved school and retired in May. It was an honor to catch up with her on the latest episode of The Wright Way podcast. Mrs. Hall and her husband, Bobby ‘78, have two chil…

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Coach Pat Galle 1:07:32

2M ago1:07:32

1:07:32

Our next guest needs no introduction. Coach Pat Galle has been a fixture in the UMS-Wright community since he started coaching at University Military School in 1972. Coach Galle has been named to the Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame, Mobile City Sports Hall of Fame (an honor he shares with his father, the late Stan Galle), and the UMS-Wright…

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Robert Hope, Jr '79 & Robert Hope, III '15 1:04:59

3M ago1:04:59

1:04:59

Robert Hope, Jr '79 and Robert Hope, III '15 joined Mr. Barber on The Wright Way podcast in March. Mr. Hope currently serves on the Board of Trustees. He is a past Board Chairman, Alumnus of the Year recipient, and also an Athletic Hall of Fame inductee. Mr. Hope is married to Mary Shannon Torbert Hope '82, and they have two children, Robert, III '…

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Project Engage 2024 Internship Spotlight 1:01:59

4M ago1:01:59

1:01:59

On this episode of The Wright Way podcast, Mr. Barber sits down with three students to discuss their internships with Project Engage. In addition to choosing an experience or trip, students have the option to apply for an internship in their field of choice. On today’s episode, you’ll hear from Olivia Gleason, ’24, who interned at Big Yellow Dog Mu…

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Matt Seymour 1:04:53

5M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Coach Matt Seymour began his coaching career in 1995 at his alma mater, Baker High School. In 1997, Coach Seymour arrived at UMS-Wright as an assistant baseball coach. While at UMS-Wright, the Bulldogs won two State Championships in 1997 and 1999. In 2007, Coach Seymour joined the baseball coaching staff at Faith Academy and has served as the head …

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Paige Plash 1:13:23

6M ago1:13:23

1:13:23

Paige Plash is a dedicated individual who has played a significant role in the UMS-Wright community. As the husband to Carolyn and the proud father of UMS-Wright graduates Lundy ‘01, Walker ‘06, Madison ‘08, and Samuel ‘17, he has been actively involved in the school's development. Paige's commitment is evident in his service as a devoted member of…

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Class of 2024 Mid-Year Interview 52:18

7M ago52:18

52:18

Check out this week's episode of The Wright Way podcast as Mr. Barber hosts a mid-year catch-up session with three members of the Class of 2024: Cecile Brown (SGA President), Charles Perry (Runner Extraordinaire) & Owen Nichols (Swimmer & Bulldog Band Member).

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Ed and Wes Lathan 1:10:15

8M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

Long live the Lathans! Ed Lathan served as the Upper School Principal at UMS-Wright from 2000-2012. After his retirement in 2012, the next generation of Lathan's emerged. His son Wes was hired as a History teacher and football coach. From 2014 to 2018, Wes served as Middle School Principal, and in 2018 was promoted to Upper School Principal and Ass…

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CDR Wrenn Landers 1:05:16

8M ago1:05:16

1:05:16

CDR Landers is a native of Macon, GA. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration (Finance) from the University of Alabama. In the spring of his senior year, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He later received a commission as an Ensign after completing Officer Candidacy School in Pensacola, FL. He went on to…

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Don Kelly 1:02:45

9M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

Don Kelly is a UMS-Wright legend. He coached at University Military School from 1965-1972. Due to his significant achievements in athletics at UMS, Coach Kelly was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame as an honorary member in 1993. Coach Kelly has continued his service to our school through his devotion as a member of the Board of Trustees since…

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Dr. Amber Gordon 53:52

9M ago53:52

53:52

Dr. Amber Gordon is a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in surgery and treatment of the brain, spine & peripheral nerve disorders. She is the physician leader of the Infirmary Neuroscience Center of Excellence. Dr. Gordon graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering. She received her medical deg…

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Grover Jackson '58 55:11

10M ago55:11

55:11

As a member of the UMS Class of 1958, Brigadier General Grover E. Jackson, began a remarkable journey both academically and professionally with a degree from Sewanee: The University of the South, as well as completing college as a distinguished member of the Air Force ROTC. From this point forward, the achievements and service of Brigadier General …

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Ishayu Chakroborty '24 42:41

11M ago42:41

42:41

Ishayu Chakroborty '24 was chosen as one of Mobile Bay's 2023 WONDER KIDS. During Project Engage Ish chose to do an internship with Dr. Grelet in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Mitchell Cancer Institute. Dr. Grelet specializes in tumor neurogenesis in cancer progression and metastasis with a focus on breast cancer. During t…

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Beli Karamovic 1:16:11

11M ago1:16:11

1:16:11

A native of Bosnia, Beli Karamovic moved to the United States at 16 years old in 1993. Beli lived through the beginning years of the Bosnian War before joining the Bosnian Jr. Olympic Basketball team that traveled across Europe and eventually landed him in Chicago. Beli and his wife, Tiffany, a 4th-grade teacher and cheer coach at UMS-Wright, have …

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Lana Stringer '18 50:40

1y ago50:40

50:40

A 2018 graduate of UMS-Wright, Lana Stringer was the Vice President of Fine Arts and was a member of the Wright Players and Wright Singers. She currently resides in Manhattan, writing and researching for playwriting, doing copyediting for film and play scripts, and doing art department production assistant work.…

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Katie Leatherbury '07 58:29

1y ago58:29

58:29

Katie Leatherbury graduated from UMS-Wright in 2007. She started studying acting at a young age both in a local theater and in theater at school. She was involved in The Wright Players and the Center Stage Show Choir. Leatherbury continued her education at Birmingham-Southern College and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in M…

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Jordan Jones '02 1:13:04

1y ago1:13:04

1:13:04

Jordan Jones graduated from UMS-Wright in 2002. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration in 2006 from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. Jordan is the Managing Partner and Portfolio Manager of Medora Partners, an investment firm in Mobile. Jordan and his wife, Taylor Stimpson Jones '06, relocated to Mobi…

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Class of 2023 Senior Panel 57:47

1y ago57:47

57:47

On this episode on The Wright Way podcast, Mr. Barber catches up with a few members of the Class of 2023 before they graduate and move on beyond "our gates." Cole Blaylock - University of South Alabama Tate Campbell - Troy University [at the time of the podcast, Tate was attending Mississippi State University] William Neumann - Princeton University…

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Frances Rouse '76 53:41

1y ago53:41

53:41

Frances St. John Rouse graduated from Julius T. Wright School for Girls in 1976. Mrs. Rouse began her teaching career in 1980 at her alma mater and then joined the faculty at UMS-Wright during the merger. She has dedicated over 40 years of her life to educating students in the subjects of AP Calculus and Honors Geometry, just to name a few. Frances…

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Al Chow 1:09:48

1y ago1:09:48

1:09:48

If you have been to any event on the campus of UMS-Wright, chances are you have seen, Al Chow! Al is the father of Janie '15 and Jordan '20. Even though his daughters have graduated from UMS-Wright, Al remains the ultimate Bulldog supporter. Known as the "Assistant TO the Band Director," Al attends every home game and travels to all away games. In …

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Eden Flora '02 49:12

1+ y ago49:12

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Eden Walker Flora grew up in Mobile, Alabama and has happily been an artist since she was a little girl, officially starting her business in 2013. She graduated from UMS-Wright in 2002. Eden received a BFA in Fabric Design from the University of Georgia and a MPS in Art Therapy and Creativity Development from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. …

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Arick Auyang '00 1:01:04

1+ y ago1:01:04

1:01:04

Dr. Arick Auyang is a graduate of the class of 2000 from UMS-Wright and the Director of Product Innovation for Columbia Sportswear. After graduating UMS-Wright, he graduated from Emory University and then earned a PhD in Applied Physiology from GeorgiaTech where he specialized in robotics, prosthetics and human rehabilitation. He spent the next 7 y…

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Philip Long '07 52:21

1+ y ago52:21

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Philip Long graduated from UMS-Wright in 2007. After high school, he attended Wooford College and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Philip and his wife Amber have three wonderful children, Lois (8), Micah (6), and Lydia (3), and currently reside in Fountain Inn, South Carolina where he serves as the pastor at Infinity Church. When he is not at c…

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Project Engage 2023 Recap 58:33

1+ y ago58:33

58:33

386 students, 56 teachers, 14 buses, 8 planes, 29 internships, 18 offerings, 42 cities, and 2 international trips..PROJECT ENGAGE 2023 is a WRAP! UMS-Wright is always striving to provide unique opportunities to enhance the lives of our students, and Project Engage does just that. It offers a cross-curriculum, hands-on learning experience that allow…

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Will Mangham '00 50:34

1+ y ago50:34

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Dr. William Mangham is a native of Mobile, Alabama and a 2000 graduate of UMS-Wright. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. 9/11 occurred during his sophomore year and inspired him to join the Marines, in which he served as an officer on three deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. This period of service included combat experienc…

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Joe Savage '87 1:11:31

1+ y ago1:11:31

1:11:31

Joe is a 1987 graduate of UMS. Today, Dr. Savage works full-time as the director of Roads of Hope, committing his life to the rescue and care of orphans in distress. ROH currently cares for 40 orphaned children living in five different “family-type” homes scattered across Moldova. Joe also rescues children who have been taken, provides humanitarian…

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Sivan Sabag 1:02:39

1+ y ago1:02:39

1:02:39

Sivan & David Sabag moved their family from Pardes Hanna Karkur, Israel to Mobile, Alabama in August of 2021 just in time for Hallel to start K3, Eden to start 1st grade and Maor to start 3rd grade. Additionally, Sivan was pregnant with their 4th child, Avari. Be sure to catch this episode of The Wright Way for an inside glimpse of how our internat…

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Joni Hendee 51:58

1+ y ago51:58

51:58

Joni Hendee is the Marketing and Public Relations Director for the Dumas Wesley Community Center. For over 15 years, she has been serving the community center in a variety of capacities, including: public speaking, special events and fundraising; communications planning; media relations; crisis management; online promotion and cause-related marketi…

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Nathan Cox '00 1:03:07

1+ y ago1:03:07

1:03:07

Nathan Cox '00 is the founder and CEO of 68 Ventures, the parent company for numerous operating and development entities along the Alabama Gulf Coast and Florida Panhandle. After his time at UMS-Wright, he graduated from the University of Alabama summa cum laude in investment finance and economics, then earned his MBA from the University of South A…

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Stacy Harrelson 53:30

1+ y ago53:30

53:30

Mr. Stacy Harrelson is entering his 25th year as the Head Athletic Trainer at UMS-Wright. Athletic Training Services at UMS-Wright are provided by Encore Rehabilitation, and Mr. Harrelson currently is the Regional Director of Encore Sports Medicine. He is a member of the Medical Advisory Board for the Alabama High School Athletic Association, Distr…

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David J. Cooper '63 1:10:45

2y ago1:10:45

1:10:45

David J. Cooper graduated from University Military School in 1963. After attending the University of Alabama and graduating with a B.S. in General Business, Mr. Cooper joined his family’s stevedoring company. David served as President of Cooper/T. Smith Corporation, headquartered in Mobile, Alabama from 1983 to 2008. Mr. Cooper has served on countl…

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Ty Bullard '02 1:07:58

2y ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Joel B. Bullard, III (Ty) is a member of the UMS-Wright Class of 2002. After graduating from The University of Mississippi with a B.A. in Business Management in 2006, he immediately began his career with Bullard Automotive Group, Inc., a 3rd generation family owned business. He became the Dealer Principle in 2013 which includes the franchises of – …

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Liz Stokes Terry '75 1:10:37

2y ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Liz Stokes Terry graduated from Julius T. Wright in 1975. While there, she was Head Cheerleader, Class Team Captain, UMS Commencement Sponsor, UMS Key Club Sweetheart, and a member of the Softball Team, the Board of Directors for March of Dimes TAP, and Presidential Classroom for Young Americans. After graduation, she continued her education at the…

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Molly Crown Nordmann '76 1:06:30

2y ago1:06:30

1:06:30

Molly Crown Nordmann ‘76 has spent a lifetime either attending or supporting Julius T. Wright, University Military School, and UMS-Wright. She received her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from the University of Alabama and her Masters in Elementary Education from Springhill College. When the opportunity arose to apply for a job at …

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Class of 2022 Senior Panel 1:06:51

2y ago1:06:51

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Please join Mr. Barber as he sits down with six seniors from the class of 2022: Blakeslee Elliott, Campbell Johnson, Edward Ladd, Grace Lyons, Thomas Price, and Luke Stringer.

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04/14/22 Episode Break - Abby Fowler, Pfilip Hunt, and Isabella Rocconi 20:05

2y ago20:05

20:05

Episode break interview with seniors Abby Fowler, Pfilip Hunt, and Isabella Rocconi. Original Air Date: 04/14/22

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Jim Wishon 1:19:24

2y ago1:19:24

1:19:24

This week Mr. Barber sits down with long-time supporter Jim Wishon. Former UMS Headmaster Jim Seidule recruited Jim Wishon to UMS in the 1980s. During his time at UMS, he served as the Athletic Director, Advancement Director, Math teacher, basketball coach, and football coach. While in Mobile, Jim met his wife, Eileen. Currently, Jim and Elieen run…

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3/30/22 Episode Break - Lily Corley, Joseph Perry, and March Tremayne 17:11

2+ y ago17:11

17:11

Episode break interview with seniors Lily Corley, Joseph Perry, and March Tremayne. Original Air Date: 03/30/22

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Dr. Tony Havard 1:23:14

2+ y ago1:23:14

1:23:14

Dr. Tony Havard first joined the faculty of UMS Preparatory School in June of 1983 and remained at the school until June of 1986. After a brief time in public education in Mississippi, Dr. Havard found his way back to UMS-Wright for the 1988-1989 school year. In June of 1989, Dr. Havard Havard became the second Headmaster of UMS-Wright Preparatory …

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03/16/22 Episode Break - Mary Webster Burke, Will Jordan, and Clark Turner 13:55

2+ y ago13:55

13:55

Episode break interview with seniors Mary Webster Burke, Will Jordan, and Clark Turner. Original Air Date: 03/16/22

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Dr. Pat Taylor 1:14:50

2+ y ago1:14:50

1:14:50

Dr. Pat Taylor began his career in education in 1972 as a history teacher at St. Paul’s Episcopal School and for the next 35 years served St. Paul’s as Dean of Students, Principal, and Assistant Head of School. After St. Paul's, Mr. Taylor served as Head of School at Houston Academy in Dothan and later joined Jackson Academy as the Headmaster from …

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02/16/22 Episode Break - Annie Jeffery, Jaiden Rollins, and Walker Willcox 10:21

2+ y ago10:21

10:21

Episode break interview with seniors Annie Jeffery, Jaiden Rollins, and Walker Willcox. Original Air Date: 02/16/22

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03/02/22 Episode Break - Hollie Turner, Rebekah Chappell, and Will Howard 11:48

2+ y ago11:48

11:48

Episode break interview with seniors Rebekah Chappell, Will Howard, and Hollie Turner. Original Air Date: 03/02/22

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Capt. Chris Hulser 1:19:56

2+ y ago1:19:56

1:19:56

Captain Chris Hulser is the commanding officer of the Coast Guard's Aviation Training Center in Mobile, Alabama. He is a career aviator, having flown multiple Coast Guard aircraft, as well as abroad with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He is a recent graduate of the MIT Seminar XXI program, holds master's degrees from Havard University and the U.S. M…

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02/02/22 Episode Break - Kara Beth Greene, Barton Elliott, and Marina Hess 10:36

2+ y ago10:36

10:36

Episode break interview with seniors Kara Beth Greene, Barton Elliott, and seventh-grader Marina Hess. Original Air Date: 02/02/22

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Mayor Sandy Stimpson '70 1:13:21

2+ y ago1:13:21

1:13:21

Sandy Stimpson graduated from University Military School in 1970. In 1975, he graduated from the University of Alabama with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and began a nearly 40-year career with his family's lumber manufacturing business. Sandy joined the UMS-Wright Board of Trustees in 1982, served as chairman from 1996-1998, and was name…

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Meridy Lyle Jones '76 1:13:10

2+ y ago1:13:10

1:13:10

Our next podcast guest needs no introduction as she has been a fixture in the UMS-Wright community for quite some time. Meridy Lyle Jones graduated from Julius T. Wright in 1976. After graduating from the University of Alabama in 1980, "Miss Lyle" began her teaching career at Julius T. Wright. Throughout her time at JTW and UMS-Wright, Mrs. Jones h…

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Brad Israel '00 1:11:40

2+ y ago1:11:40

1:11:40

Welcome everyone to our opening podcast. We have the opportunity in this episode to sit down with current board member and father of three children at UMS-Wright, Brad Israel. Brad serves as President & Founder of Warrior 360, a leadership & organizational development company focused on coaching and consulting with businesses and teams. He is a 200…

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The Wright Way - December Update 1:57

2+ y ago1:57

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January is right around the corner, and we cannot wait to share with you the inspiring stories that detail what makes UMS-Wright so special. Stay tuned and make sure you subscribe to The Wright Way so you do not miss an episode. Until then, here is a brief message from Mr. Barber.

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