Our Stories
Coleplay: Everyday Life of Cole Larsen
Listen now to hear how Cole Larsen used the Student Success Center’s Independent Study Program to learn the banjo.
Lost in Translation
Utilizing the independent study program, Simon got caught up in his passion for Latin—to the point where you could say he was “lost in translation.”
Poetic License
Literally and figuratively, Emily’s life has been one of poetry—and MSA’s unique focus on each student’s strength has given her the poetic license to succeed.
Building His Own Path
Sometimes the best classroom is not a classroom. Jay Drake engages both his mind and his hands in a project that will serve the school for decades to come.
Catch Me If You Can
Katie Clouse wins Nationals and represents Team USA at World Championships while still pursuing academics at full speed.
A Portrait of the Scholar as a Young Man
Writing notes into the margins of books doesn’t normally make headlines, but what Tom Sun is doing goes to the heart of what MSA is about.
To the Moon
MSA photography student uses skills learned in class to capture stunning images of Super Blood Wolf Moon.
Ready to Make a Difference
Vivian Zhang accepted early decision to Wellesley College—the nation’s most prestigious liberal arts college for women.
Pedaling Toward Excellence
Watch Now! The latest video provides a front-row seat into the experience of three student-athletes pursuing their passions on the bike and in the classroom.
The Art of War
MSA senior develops his own theory of how to win a war during American Civil War seminar.
Power of Being Uncomfortable
Watch Zoe Ding’s powerful Senior Speech. “I was so glad that I had chosen to make myself uncomfortable, so, in the end, I could feel so comfortable with the results.”
Biodiesel Maverick
MSA engineering fuels creative problem-solving and inspires Almero Henning to rethink how vehicles on campus will be fueled in the future.