History of Munford High School in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 6, 2025

Munford High School is a public secondary school located in Munford, Tennessee, and part of the Tipton County School District. It serves approximately 1,300 students in grades 9-12. The school provides education to the local community and functions as a key component of the public school system in Tipton County.

1930: First Graduating Class

In 1930, Munford High School graduated its first class.

1946: Band Program Established

In 1946, the band program was established at Munford High School.

1947: Yearbook Name

From 1947 to 1957 the yearbook was called the Conqueror.

1957: Yearbook Name

From 1947 to 1957 the yearbook was called the Conqueror.

1983: New Location and Mascot

In 1983, the school relocated to 1080 McLaughlin Drive, and the Cougar was adopted as the new mascot.

1991: State Champion Baseball Team

In 1991, the baseball team was the state champion with a 29-1 record.

1994: Band Directors

From 1994 to 2021, Barry Trobaugh was the Director and Gary Fite was the Assistant Director of the band.

1995: Bandmaster's Championship

Since 1995, the band has won 21 University of Memphis Bandmaster's Championships.

2005: Highest English and EOC Gateway Exams

In 2005, Munford High School's English and EOC Gateway exams were the highest in the state.

2006: Highest English and EOC Gateway Exams

In 2006, Munford High School's English and EOC Gateway exams were the highest in the state.

2007: USSBA Tri-State Champions

In 2007, the band was named USSBA Tri-State Champions and placed 3rd in their class at the USSBA National Championships.

2009: State Writing Assessment Scores

In 2009, Munford High School's State Writing Assessment scores were in the 99th percentile.

2009: USSBA National Championship

In 2009, the band placed 2nd overall at the USSBA National Championship, also receiving awards for visual score, percussion score, and "Esprit de Corps".

2010: Tennessee State Championship

In 2010, the band won its first Tennessee State Championship.

2011: USSBA National Championship

In 2011, the band took first place at the USSBA National Championship.

2011: Softball State Appearance

In 2011, the school softball team made its first state appearance at Murfreesboro.

2012: USBands Southern States

In 2012, the band won USBands Southern States for the first time.

2012: First Win at State Level

In 2012, the girls softball team's appearance resulted in their first win at the state level.

September 2013: New Principal

In September 2013, Dr. Courtney Fee became the principal of Munford High School. The assistant principals were Dr. Sharon Ivie and Octavia Winfrey-Crawford.