On this episode of The Wright Way podcast, Dr. Barber catches up with Coach Koziol and two members of the 2023-2024 7A State Championship Girls' Golf Team, Frances Brown and Maria Penaranda.

On this episode of The Wright Way, Dr. Barber catches up with two members of the Class of 2025, Denton Elliott and Hilton Nguyen!

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Dr. Bob McGinley is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon who has made significant contributions both in his medical career and to the UMS-Wright community. A graduate of Princeton University with a bachelor’s degree in biology, Dr. McGinley went on to earn his medical degree from Emory Medical School in Atlanta, Georgia. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s renowned Campbell Clinic. Board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. McGinley specializes in general orthopedics with a particular focus on joint replacement surgery. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys playing golf and tennis and cherishes time with his grandchildren. Dr. McGinley has been a longtime supporter of the Christian Medical Ministry of South Alabama.

Dr. McGinley has played a key role in the UMS-Wright community, serving as an Honorary Trustee from 1985 to 2000 and as Board Chairman from 1988 to 1990. He is also a past parent and current grandparent at UMS-Wright, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to our school and its mission.

Fun fact: he was also a member of Princeton's Crew Team! 

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 Scholar, artist and more!

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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 children, Bee ‘11 and Hallie ‘12.

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 Athletic Hall of Fame.  He has twice been named the National Federation of High Schools Coach of the Year as well as the National High School Coaches Association Coach of the Year.

When asked about his fondest memory over his 52-year career at UMS-Wright, Coach Galle replied, "52 years means I have lots of memories at this special place. But, my fondest memory would be watching my daughter, Corey Galle Steele ’90, take her first steps on the court in Wilson Gym." 

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 '15, and Jeanie, '17. Robert III was a decorated runner during his time at UMS-Wright and continued his athletic career at Harvard University, where he ran track and cross country. After college, Robert worked for Barclays Bank in New York City. Recently, he relocated back to Mobile and is working for Leavell Investments.
The Hopes have been an integral part of the UMS-Wright family and we sincerely thank them for their continued dedication to our school!  
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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 Music in Nashville; Liza Perry, ’24, who interned at Brandon Maxwell Design Company in New York City; and Nicholas Cooper, ’25, who interned at Mobile Infirmary ER under Dr. Fischhertz and Dr. Monson.

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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 coach since 2014. We are forever thankful for his leadership and devotion to our student-athletes, and we know you will enjoy catching up with Coach Seymour in this episode of The Wright Way Podcast.

Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog!

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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 the UMS-Wright Board of Trustees, where he also held the position of Board Chairman. Beyond his contributions to the school, Paige finds joy in his role as a grandfather to 6 Bulldog & future Bulldog grandchildren.