In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns ’87, talks with new Head Basketball Coach Kenneth White ’97 about his “Mantra of Mayhem” approach to play by this year’s varsity team. Mr. White discusses this year’s team, its prospects, and his coaching style and philosophy. This interview was recorded on December 11, prior to the start of divisional play, but after a strong series of non-divisional contest openers. For more information on this year’s basketball program, a news report can be found here.

This episode of Stories from the Ridge features Head of School Lee Burns’ annual Christmas message to the student body,

McCallie School’s annual Christmas musical performance known as Candlelight will celebrate its 40th year on the Ridge on Dec. 6 and 7, 2024. In this episode of Stories from the Ridge, Dr. James Harr, Director of Choral Programs and Director of Candlelight, sits down with Dr. Lew Cisto, retired Music Director who started Candlelight in 1985 when he first arrived on campus to teach music, and with Ben Sanders ’99, who performed in six Candlelights, to discuss the history of Candlelight, reflect on its importance in the culture and traditions of McCallie, and share a lot of heartwarming stories. Hank Hopping, Principal of the Upper School, hosts the

This episode of Stories from the Ridge features two McCallie alumni, John Harris, Class of ’08, and

In early October, 2024, George Hazard Jr., Class of 1964,

As Rivalry Week – the week of the annual football game

One of the most pressing and vexing issues facing McCallie

On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Head of School Lee Burns ’87, welcomed 999 students to the 120th school year of McCallie School. This episode of Stories From the Ridge features that talk, which was delivered in the Spencer McCallie III Quadrangle. A news story as well as a full video of the event can be found here: https://www.mccallie.org/news/news-details/~board/news-from-the-ridge/post/mccallie-convocation-2024

In this episode of Stories From the Ridge, Mark Wiedmer '76 of the Communications Department is joined by Kenny Sholl, Executive Director of Athletics and Special Assistant to the Head of School, as they talk with Football Coach Joel Bradford, Cross Country Coach Rodney Stoker, Golf Coach Rob Riddle, Crew Coach Sean McCourt, and Mountain Biking Coach Jesse Teague. The coaches share their expectations for the coming season and some of their coaching philosophies as well as how they work to build their teams. The discussion was recorded August 8.

While the attention of the nation and the world is turning