Our Stories
Mavericks in Congress
Miller School students returned from Harvard Model Congress with awards, scholarships, and a deeper understanding of the complexities and responsibilities of representative government.
The Nature of Art & Engineering
Through observation and a steady sketchbook, Siri Herlevsen offers the engineering team something no software can replicate: intuition for how a vessel should feel.
East of Eden
Eden Terrien is stepping into work that demands more—more movement, more control, and more of herself.
Anchored in Justice and Soaring with Purpose
Henry Mulzac’s visit for Black History Month connected students with a family legacy that stretches from the Tuskegee Airmen to the deck of the SS Booker T. Washington.
The Cold Never Bothered Me Anyway
When snow covered the Hill, classrooms gave way to sled runs, snow forts, and a campus that looked straight out of Frozen.
Shakespeare in the Chapel
Miller School students participate in national Shakespeare monologue competition hosted by the English-Speaking Union.
Richie Parker Speaks at Miller School
Guest speaker Richie Parker, a former NASCAR engineer and University of Virginia football Chief of Staff, challenged Miller School students to think carefully about confidence, courage, and problem-solving.
Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors entertains with comedy, horror, and brilliant performances in acting, singing, and set design. Enjoy Photo Journal.
Pluto is Made of Concrete
If Pluto was made of concrete would it float? Find out in this amazing photo journal of our Maverick Engineers in action this spring.
A Need …for Speed
Nick Wilber’s quest for speed leads to shattered prototypes, innovative fixes, and a semester of hands-on engineering lessons.
It’s Just Dirt
Lilly Kolbrener learns the art of throwing mud on a wheel and discovers not just pottery but how pottery connects people to the world.
Layla Jacobs Names Best Delegate at Harvard Model Congress
Our Maverick student-government leader earns top honors at Harvard Model Congress.
Piecing it Together
Casey Klau returns MSA to its roots in her pursuit of fashion design, sewing, and woodcarving.
Fishing for an Adventure
Liam Lane designs and builds his own canoe and fly-fishing rod for summer adventures.
Hanan Fadil Pursues Professional Polo
Hanan Fadil competes in Women’s U.S. Open Polo Championships for professional polo team La Fe.
Dynamic Duo
Meet our dynamic boarding duo. Boarding at Miller School is an experience like no other. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn, live, and grow in a supportive, diverse, and engaging community.
Citizen Monkey Band
Citizen Monkey Band might be Charlottesville’s next rock n’ roll success story.
Digging into the Past
Cecilia Richardson participated in an archeological dig in East Africa with students from the University of Virginia, Rice, and Northwestern.