History & Humanities
Students are required to complete History 9, History 10, and U.S. History before graduation. Classes make extensive use of original documents. Regular analytical writing assignments include document-based essays. In History 10, students learn how to draw a map of the world and participate in simulation-based learning. U.S. History students complete a major research paper in the second semester. One-semester electives available to juniors and seniors involve a significant number of analytical papers and other writing assignments and use original documents, anthologies, and film in exploring the course topics.
2020-2021 Courses
- History 9
- History 10
- U.S. History
- Place-Based American Studies (open to juniors only)
- American Electoral Politics (Fall)
- Place-Based Environmental History (Spring)
History 9
History 10
U.S. History
Place-Based American Studies (open to juniors only)
American Electoral Politics (Fall)
Place-Based Environmental History (Spring)
Humanities Faculty

Malia Carlos
Class of 1987
Titles:
Fort Chair in Writing, Humanities Department Co-Chair, English, 10th Grade Level Program (Lead), Mind*Body*Exercise
Degrees:
B.A. English, Tufts University
M.Ed. English Education, University of Massachusetts
M.F.A. Poetry, New England College
M.Ed. English Education, University of Massachusetts
M.F.A. Poetry, New England College
Email:

Geoffrey Smith
Titles:
Dean of Students, Humanities Department Co-Chair, History, Ethics, American Studies, Varsity Boys' Soccer (Head), 9th Grade Level Program Lead, SHOW Coordinator, Conduct Council
Degrees:
B.A. History, The University of the South
Email:

Kinion Asmus
Titles:
Humanities 8, English, 8th Grade Class Coordinator, Textile Arts, Art History, Mind*Body* Exercise, Literary Magazine
Degrees:
B.A., Sewanee: The University of the South
M.A., Bowling Green State University
M.A., Bowling Green State University
Email:

Christine Monahan
Titles:
Residential Life Coordinator, History, Lead House Parent (Colmore), Yearbook, 11th Grade Level Program Lead
Degrees:
B.A., College of the Holy Cross
M.A.T., Rivier University
M.A.T., Rivier University
Email:

David Prehn
Titles:
English, History, Cross Country (Head), Tennis, Honor Council, Residential Faculty
Degrees:
B.A., The University of the South
Email:

Tracy Randolph
Titles:
Humanities 7, English, Lead House Parent (St. Mary's), Writing Center, Conduct Council
Degrees:
B.S. Public Relations, Middle Tennessee State University
M.Ed., Peabody College, Vanderbilt University
M.Ed., Peabody College, Vanderbilt University
Email:

Michael Short
Titles:
Outdoor Education & Place-Based Learning Coordinator, Humanities 6, English, Adventure Education, Outdoor Adventure, Mountain Biking (Co-Head), Residential Faculty, 6th Grade Level Program Lead, Residential Faculty
Degrees:
B.A. English and Environmental Studies, Furman University
M.Ed. English Language Arts, Wake Forest University
M.Ed. English Language Arts, Wake Forest University
Email:

Molly Short
Titles:
Chaplain, Residential Faculty
Degrees:
B.S. Earth and Environmental Studies, Furman University
M.Div., Duke Divinity School
D.A.S., The School of Theology, The University of the South
M.Div., Duke Divinity School
D.A.S., The School of Theology, The University of the South
Email:

Thomas Simerville
Class of 2016
Titles:
Father Flye Fellow, History, Art, Adventure Education, Humanities
Degrees:
B.A., The University of the South 2020
Email:

John Wheeler
Titles:
English, American Studies, Swimming, Strength & Conditioning, Residential Faculty, Conduct Council
Degrees:
B.A., The University of the South
Email:
The school's History Club is one of the most active clubs on campus, offering student- and faculty-led talks throughout the year.