August 30, 2018
Do beautiful colors and fabrics grab your attention? Are you interested in learning how to knit, crochet, quilt, or sew? Is there a project that you have neglected, but want to get back on track and finish? Do you simply want to make some friends and learn something new along the way? We have the perfect group for you! Join the MPA Fiber Friends in the AnnMarie Thomas Makerspace every Friday starting September 7 from 11 AM-12:30 PM! Read More
Save The Date For Homecoming 2018!
August 30, 2018
We all belong here! All families PreK-12 should save the date to come and celebrate MPA Homecoming 2018 on Saturday, September 29!
The weekend is a wonderful way to celebrate who we are, where we come from, and where we are going together. Whether you’re a parent cheering on your athlete, an Upper School student competing, a Lower School student excited for the bounce houses, or an alum coming back to celebrate a milestone reunion, this is an opportunity for all of us to support and celebrate MPA. Come home to connect with us and one another, and to celebrate MPA.
You can find all of the event details at moundsparkacademy.org/homecoming. We can’t wait to see you there!
MPA Experiences “History Unfolded”
August 29, 2018
Upper School social studies teacher Ms. Murr recently traveled to Washington, DC to meet with the coordinators of the “History Unfolded” project at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. This is the project to which MPA alums Maija Olson ’17, Eloise Berdahl-Baldwin ’17, Bennett Winga ’17, and Ben George ’17 made significant research contributions. In fact, one of the articles they discovered is being used in a new exhibition, titled “Americans and the Holocaust.” It is an incredible honor to have their work displayed in one of the most renowned museums in the country. Additionally, historians moving forward will have access to their articles and thousands of others found by citizen historians. This will allow more people to ask difficult questions about what Americans knew, when they knew it, and what they did with that knowledge when it came to the Holocaust.
Image courtesy of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
August 28, 2018
What are you currently doing, professionally and/or personally? Currently, I am a Cognitive Process Re-engineering Consultant at IBM. I work in the Financial Services sector and work to implement IBM technology services like Blockchain, Cloud and Artificial Intelligence to large commercial businesses around the world.
How did you get there? Where did you attend college? Are there some career moves or other key experiences or relationships that have inspired you? I went to American University in Washington D.C. to study International Relations with a Focus in Global Economics and a minor in Finance. Every semester and summer in College, I completed various internships to really figure out what I wanted to do career-wise. During my last year of college, I interned at Eureka Network, an inter-governmental organization funded by the European Commission that funds small technology R&D projects across Europe.
Alumni Challenge Run On October 13
August 28, 2018
Mike Velin ’06 is making good on his class challenge and running the Historic Riverfront 5k in the Panther Suit on October 13! We are inviting the whole community to join him to make this a truly MPA event. Sign up here and send your confirmation and shirt size to alumni@moundsparkacademy.org and you will receive a limited edition MPA Panther Run t-shirt at the run!
Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2018
August 28, 2018
There are so many alumni and community events during Homecoming and Reunion Weekend starting on Friday afternoon with a Pep Rally at 2:20 PM in the Lansing Center and then the All Alumni Happy Hour at 6 PM at Tin Whiskers in Lowertown, Saint Paul. Catch up with teachers and fellow alums while being treated to appetizers and a drink on us!
On Saturday, come to campus for a tour of the school with Head of School, Dr. Bill Hudson, a chance to cheer on your alma mater, and plenty of fun for kids of all ages. At 6 PM, the classes of 1988, 1989, 1998, 1999, 2008, and 2009 are invited to their Milestone Reunion at Urban Growler Brewing in St Paul. Congratulations to those classes! Don’t miss this fun event at an exceptional venue!
August 7, 2018
Philanthropic support ensures that MPA remains at the cutting edge of education. Gifts of every size are essential for MPA to reach new heights. The whole community is invited to come together and participate in the Fall Campaign and to attend our only fundraising event of the year, the Spring Auction. There are many opportunities throughout the year to get involved and make a difference!
Gifts to the MPA Fund help:
Young Alums Say Hello: Aniket Naravane ’14
August 7, 2018
Dear MPA,
I recently graduated from Georgetown University with a dual-degree in finance and international business and political economy. While a student there, I served as a tour guide, micro finance loan of officer, and was on the board of directors for the largest student-led business in the country. I completed an internship as an investment banking analyst last summer and I am now working as a financial consultant in New York City, focusing on anti-money laundering. MPA has certainly laid the foundation for the success I’ve enjoyed thus far, due in large part to both the rigorous academics and the variety of extra- curricular activities offered.
Hope to be back soon and go Panthers!
Aniket Naravane
Young Alums Say Hello: Isaac Esch ’17
August 7, 2018
Hey, MPA!
In May I finished my freshman year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where I am majoring in international business and finance. This summer, I’ve been fortunate enough to be an English tutor at an Italian summer camp. Throughout this experience, I’ve also taken a couple of awesome trips. One weekend I visited Lithuania and Latvia to hear the Dalai Lama speak. Another weekend I traveled to Spain to participate in the Running of the Bulls. As I encounter different cultures, I keep in mind all that I learned at MPA. I try to stay open- minded and learn as much as I can from others.
Go Panthers!
Isaac Esch
Young Alums Say Hello: Haley Finch ’14
August 7, 2018
Dear MPA,
Say hellooo to your 2018 Texas Christian University graduate, where I studied strategic communication and Spanish. I’m currently in New York City, where I’m interning at Fallon ad agency as a copywriter. I’m working on Lime-a-Rita, Huawei, and many other accounts. Every day, I do something new. Whether it’s writing scripts for TV spots or thinking of big ideas for new clients, there is always something to be done. Interestingly enough, in high school I hated writing. If it wasn’t for Ms. Sommer’s dedication to me, I never would’ve pursued copywriting. I’m grateful for MPA pushing me and opening doors to my future.
xoxo,
Haley Finch