
Our Stories
Breathing New Life into the Past
Hidden away in dusty attics and forgotten basement rooms are fragments of Miller’s history—now, a group of students are racing to preserve them before they're lost forever.
Miller School Announces New Level of Bell Tower Society Thanks to Alumni Gift
Alumni Ronald North, Class of 1964, and his wife Sandi commit $225,000 to Miller School of Albemarle.
Born a Maverick
Isaac Pipes was born a Maverick. Find out how his father Chase Pipes (class of ‘02) carved Isaac’s future at MSA into history when his son was just an infant.
Lily Pallante | Maverick Story
Lily Pallante grew up on MSA's beautiful 1,100-acre campus. She has gained a love for the outdoors and working on the school's farm.
Autumn on the Hill
Autumn on the Hill celebrates MSA's storied history and bright future with alumni, parents, faculty, board members, and friends of the school.
Return of the Farm
Fashaya Hufnagel returns Miller School to its roots with Sustainable Agriculture program.
Measure Twice, Cut Once
Neil McComb builds a masterpiece out of a storm-downed tree on campus.
Debbie Hackett Tribute
Beloved Head Nurse and Counselor, Debbie Hackett, retires after 23 years of service.
Object 5: Firebox boiler
Acquired in the 1920s, the Kewanee Boiler faithfully served the school community for half a century before it was finally replaced in 1970 by a newer model. Yet, even in retirement, the hulking Kewanee Boiler is an enduring symbol of the school's history.
One in a Hundred: Samuel Miller's Chair at UVA
Looking back at a story from 2018 about Samuel Miller’s chair on display at the University of Virginia’s 100 Objects exhibition. As MSA approaches its sesquicentennial, keep an eye out for our own celebration of important objects in Miller School’s history.
Framed from the Forest
What do you do when you need a storage shed? Most jump in the car and head over to Lowe’s or Home Depot to purchase a prefabricated shed and have it delivered. At MSA, we think differently.
Raiders of the Lost Archives
Students peel back layers of history digging through historical documents and old yearbooks from MSA’s storied 145-year history.
For Whom Did the Bell Toll?
One of the first questions that MSA’s Head of School, Mike Drude, asked when he arrived on campus in 2017 was: why does the iconic bell tower have a bell that does not ring?
Honorary Degree
Ronald A. North receives an honorary degree diploma in honor of his life and career achievements.
Heart of Old Main
The recent renovation of the library celebrates both the history of Old Main and the future of learning at MSA.
In Appreciation of James Braxton: By Lindsay Barnes, Headmaster 1999-2008
Coach Braxton’s seventeen-year journey building MSA’s Mission & Athletic Program by Lindsay Barnes, MSA Headmaster, 1999-2008.
NSBE President Leads Edison Lab Restoration
Malone Hemsley leads classmates in MSA’s chapter of NSBE to restore Edison Power House hydroelectric turbines.