Our Stories
Bell Tower Reception
Miller School of Albemarle’s annual Bell Tower Society Reception was held at the garden and residence of the Head of School.
Catching Up with Anne Haney DeMelo
MSA Alumna returns to the Hill to shoot scenes for an upcoming film and looks back on her Miller School years. Interview and story by Lindsay Barnes, 11th Headmaster of Miller School.
Debbie Hackett Tribute
Beloved Head Nurse and Counselor, Debbie Hackett, retires after 23 years of service.
Drue Hackenberg Drafted by Atlanta Braves
Drue Hackenberg drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the second round of MLB Draft.
Alumni Reunion Weekend
Miller School of Albemarle Alumni Reunion Weekend was a wonderful event. Alumni spanning seven decades – from the 1950s to the class of 2023 — were back on the Hill.
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.
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Students peel back layers of history digging through historical documents and old yearbooks from MSA’s storied 145-year history.
Proposal on the Hill
MSA alumni, Gui Guimaraes (’14) and Anna Breeding (’14), get engaged on campus in dramatic fashion.
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?
Saved by the Bee
Ashford Reyes has become the newest MSA community member to attain the prestigious Eagle Scout Award.
Faculty Unscripted: Michael Drude
Get to know Head of School, Michael Drude. What is his favorite place to hang out campus? Where would he go on a dream vacation? Find out the answers to these questions and a lot more.
Honorary Degree
Ronald A. North receives an honorary degree diploma in honor of his life and career achievements.
Friday Night Lights
Dustin Wood ‘22 finds a passion for rescue work at the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department, mentoring younger classmates Tyler and Brandon Galvin along the way.
Catching Up with Ben Skipper '99
Profile of a Graduate: Watch Now to learn more about Ben Skipper ‘99.
Catching Up: Garrett Klingel
Garrett Klingel ‘03 is a leader in the Charlottesville community and manager at the Charlottesville Radio Group.
Return to the Stage
For those who have been living and working at MSA for a few decades, "Agony” might be the first thing that comes to mind when they see Kane Kashouty, alumnus and now Director of Admissions on the Hill.