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.”

Academics, FeaturedVirginiaMay 9, 2019ssc, humanities, signature

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.

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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.

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America the Beautiful

Stella Ma maps out her own senior capstone project in Design/Build and produces one of the most remarkable pieces in school history.

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Follow the Yellow Brick Road

We’re Off to See the Wizard at the Miller School of Albemarle on February 22nd through the 24th for the winter musical The Wizard of Oz. Join us for this 80th-Anniversary production of the American musical fantasy.

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Apothecary Now

WWOWW course goes back to MSA’s roots and pays tribute to the school’s first female student.

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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.

Academics, FeaturedVirginiaJanuary 23, 2019humanities, ssc

Ready to Make a Difference

Vivian Zhang accepted early decision to Wellesley College—the nation’s most prestigious liberal arts college for women.

Academics, FeaturedVirginiaDecember 18, 2018SSC

Risky Business

Pre-Algebra class entered into some risky business last week. In order to explore practical use of math, the class created a fictional t-shirt business and crunched the numbers to see if it would be possible to make a living off its net revenue.

Academics, FeaturedVirginiaDecember 11, 2018

The Heart of the Room

MSA sophomores use woodworking skills to serve the Virginia Association of Independent Schools.

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The Art of War

MSA senior develops his own theory of how to win a war during American Civil War seminar.

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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.”

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Not for Oneself, but for One's Own

Dr. Hugh Meagher serves as representative for Tulane University at the inauguration of James E. Ryan, the University of Virginia’s ninth president.

Featured, AcademicsVirginiaOctober 19, 2018

Honor Pricks Me On

Tradition and honor were highlighted today as students signed the Honor Book during morning assembly.

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Family & Friends Weekend

Family and Friends Weekend is right around the corner! Get all the details about this exciting weekend on the Hill.

Featured, AcademicsVirginiaSeptember 14, 2018

Perfect Pairing

Casey Sanders provides service to Charlottesville community with his unique restaurant reviews.

Academics, FeaturedVirginiaSeptember 7, 2018

New Bell Tower Magazine

While still drawing upon the school's storied past, the new Bell Tower looks to its exciting future, updating the magazine--especially its visual aspects--for the digital age.

Featured, AcademicsVirginiaSeptember 7, 2018

American in Oxford

Dana Ainsworth spent the summer as a fellow at the University of Oxford for an intensive graduate course in English Literature.

Academics, FeaturedVirginiaAugust 6, 2018