Our Stories
The Maverick at Disney's Pixar Animation Studios
Nira Liu (‘13) works as a storyboard artist for Disney’s Pixar Animation Studios, and his first feature film, Onward, will be released globally in March.
NSBE President Leads Edison Lab Restoration
Malone Hemsley leads classmates in MSA’s chapter of NSBE to restore Edison Power House hydroelectric turbines.
An Artist is Born
Asher Wineman’s technical abilities catch up to her creativity to deliver a masterpiece.
Edison Lab Powers Up
The Edison Lab moves closer to producing power during MSA’s Winter Week of Wisdom and Wonder.
Festive Sweater Tradition
No one is knows exactly how many festive sweaters Mrs. Burke owns, but everyone knows these colorful sweaters bring joy to the Hill every December. This year, we celebrate fifteen seasons of festive sweaters with a new tradition.
Setting the Stage
Khue Pham utilizes skills gained in Fine Arts and Design/Build to a create mythical town for fall drama production.
Thrill of the Hunt
Farmington Hunt Club hosted its weekly hunt on MSA's elaborate network of trails. Equestrians on the MSA team participated in the hunt as a culmination of their season.
Monster Squad
Andre Gower, star of the cult classic horror film Monster Squad, spoke to students about the cultural history of horror films.
Into the Wild
Mr. Macdonald takes his advisory group into the wild to explore Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains & build camaraderie among his advisees.
To the Pomegranate House
MSA’s Assistant Director of Operations, Robert McBride, restores remarkable architectural landmark on campus.
The Shot Heard Round the World
Winning a third consecutive VISAA State Championship is only a small chapter of this remarkable program’s success story.
Home to the Hill
Reunion Weekend brings together Mavericks and Red Devils from around the country for an action-packed weekend on the Hill. View photos and read about the wonderful events.
Baccalaureate Address
Hall of Fame lacrosse coach and History Teacher of the Year Dave Riddick selected by the Class of 2019 to give Baccalaureate Address on Friday evening.
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.”
Green Up Day
Students and faculty celebrate Earth Day and MSA’s beautiful 1,600-acre campus by planting 37 trees and cleaning up the Hill.
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.