Jack and Barbara Knox - Honorary Alumni of the Year 2024
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We are pleased to name Mr. and Mrs. Jack and Barbara Knox as the 2024 Distinguished Honorary Alumni of the Year in recognition of their transformational generosity and service to MPCS over the span of 20 years.
For seven years, Jack served as MPC EagleBackers President, a critical volunteer role requiring a tremendous time commitment and competent leadership. During Jack’s tenure, he led a committee of volunteers responsible for logistics such as tailgates, concessions, programs, various special events, as well as sponsorship fundraising and allocation for athletics program enhancements. More than $1.5M in resources for athletics is attributed to Jack and Barbara’s personal support and Eagle Backer sponsorships he has garnered. The positive impact of Jack’s work as EagleBacker president can be seen across campus in the form of athletic facilities (Knox Athletic Performance Center) and equipment benefitting all sports.
In 2010, Barbara served as PTF Co-President, at a time of significant change for our parent-led organizations. Her collaboration with school administration and humble leadership paved the way for record-breaking philanthropy in the years that followed. Barbara has also served in many other capacities at MPCS, including room mom, team mom, and Lower School Spanish teacher for 2 years.
Since joining MPCS in 2004, Jack and Barbara have both led student Bible studies. They have sacrificially invested in many mission-critical endeavors such as multiple capital projects, Annual Fund, financial aid, and Georgia GOAL.
Jack and Barbara have three children who are MPCS alumni: John Allen, class of 2016; Jared, class of 2017, and Merritt, class of 2022. As alumni parents, they continue to engage and invest significantly in the school.
Congratulations and thank you to Jack and Barbara for their 20 years of faithful service and generosity to MPCS!