Former U.S. Ambassador to Speak at 2012 Upper School Commencement
Former United States Ambassador Alfred Hoffman Jr. '52 will deliver the commencement address and receive the Richard L. Duchossois ’40 Integrity and Values Alumni Award at Morgan Park Academy’s 139th...
View ArticleUpper School and Middle School Awards
We gathered at assembly Tuesday to celebrate some of the school year's top achievements with our annual Upper School and Middle School awards.International Quill and Scroll Honor Society: Melissa...
View ArticleSpring Sports Awards
Jared Bell, Rohan Piska and Kelly Sorfleet took home team MVP awards as we honored the best of the spring sports season with a varsity and junior varsity awards banquet on May 29.2012 Varsity &...
View Article3rd Graders Visit Graue Mill
Students in Mrs. Arnold and Ms. Melville's third-grade classes traveled to Oak Brook on May 30 to visit Graue Mill and Museum.The mill was built in 1852. Its water wheel still turns and the millstones...
View ArticleCoach Pariso Leads Walk of Fame Selections
Lynda Pariso and the 2001 girls' basketball team coached by Tom Drahozal are among 12 individuals and teams selected for induction into our Athletic Walk of Fame this fall.Arriving at the Academy in...
View ArticleMr. Churchill Says Goodbye
Editor's note: After 28 years at Morgan Park Academy, Mr. Churchill is moving with his family to Arizona. He addressed MPA students, families and teachers at our Middle School Closing Ceremony last...
View ArticleSummer Reading List 2012
Relax this summer with a good book!Lower SchoolIncoming 2nd GradeFreckle Juice by Judy BloomIncoming 3rd GradeThe Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly ClearyIncoming 4th GradeBecause of Winn Dixie by...
View ArticleSummer Camp Show: Muppet Mania
Another great Summer Camp came to a close August 3 with the song, dance and skits of our "Muppet Mania" show.Students showed off what they learned in Ms. Russo's music class, Mr. Bremer's drama class...
View ArticleAcademy Welcomes Chinese Students
As Morgan Park Academy students and faculty prepare to return to school in a few weeks, 15 students from China are making an even bigger transition, moving across the world to continue their education...
View ArticleAcademy Faculty Embrace New Challenges
Fall 2012 will see a number of changes in the school leadership here at Morgan Park Academy. These changes reflect the growth of some areas of our school program in addition to our commitment to our...
View ArticleWho's Who in Student Government
Elected last spring, these Upper School students will serve in our Student Council during the 2012-2013 year:President: Nik Ranieri '13Vice President: Shaden Alsheik '14Class of 2013 (Seniors)...
View ArticleHealth Alert: Strep Throat
In the past week, several Morgan Park Academy students have been diagnosed with strep throat.
View ArticleNew Faces for 2012-2013
Please join us in welcoming this year's new faculty and staff!Colette BlakelyDirector of College Preparation and PlacementB.S., North Carolina A&T UniversityM.A., Concordia UniversityPh.D., Regent...
View ArticleHouse Walk: New Fitness Challenge
Coach O welcomes all students, parents, and all members of the Academy community to the House Walk, a new, year-long fitness challenge and house challenge.Keep track of the miles you walk, jog or run...
View ArticleConvocation 2012
We got the school year off to a great start at Convocation on Sept. 13, as Dr. Raaflaub addressed students and faculty about creating a culture of peace; Mr. Ellis and the House Leaders got the school...
View ArticleSchool Spirit on Parade at Homecoming
Thanks to all our the students, parents, and families who came out for the Homecoming Community Parade last weekend, and special thanks to Mr. Raaflaub for leading the way this year with his...
View ArticleStudents Meet With Admissions Reps at Annual College Fair
Upper School students continued to prepare for college visits and applications by visiting with admissions representatives from 40-plus colleges and universities Thursday at our third annual College...
View ArticleAcademy Comes Together for Relay For Life Cancer Research Fundraiser
Morgan Park Academy students, faculty, family members and friends came together last Friday for our second annual Relay For Life, the American Cancer Society’s signature annual fundraising event.Thanks...
View ArticleHouse Walk Gets Off to a Big Start
The first leg of our year-long House Walk fitness challenge is complete, and the results are outstanding. Coach O was hoping for a few hundred miles, but with walking shoes and pedometers at the ready,...
View ArticleFall Sports Awards 2012
Sam Panozzo, Tony Szafarczyk, and Skylar Taft took home team MVP awards as Morgan Park Academy honored the best of the fall sports season with a varsity and junior varsity awards banquet on Wednesday,...
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