August 31, 2017
Homecoming plans for the entire community are well underway! From in-school activities throughout the week to a community Pep Rally on Friday and athletic events and other activities on campus throughout the day on Saturday, there is something planned for the entire family. learn more >
A special highlight will be the opportunity to purchase MPA branded Love Your Melon hats on Saturday! Love Your Melon is an organization co-founded by MPA alum Zach Quinn ’11 that supports pediatric cancer research and provides immediate support for families of children battling cancer. We are very proud of Zach and the work he’s doing and we are excited to bring you these very special hats! More information to come.
The long and rich legacy of the arts in Islamic cultures often falls to the wayside in our study of history. But masterpieces abound and are well worth examination. In this “Great Gatherings” two-part series led by arts and culture professional and MPA parent Barb Horlbeck, we will look at the artistic history of Islam and the masterpieces created by Islamic cultures from Andalusia, the Iberian peninsula where the Muslims reigned for nearly 800 years, to the rich decorative designs, book illustrations, textiles and calligraphy of the Ottoman world, to icons such as the Taj Mahal and the magical gardens of the Mughal Empire, to the great Abbasid city of Baghdad, home of the remarkable “House of Wisdom” where scholars gathered from all over the world. We will conclude with a brief examination of 19th century ‘Orientalist’ paintings as we examine the power of these works that were created of the east by the west and the influence they had in laying the foundation for misperceptions of the Islamic world that hold forth even to today.
by Dr. Bill Hudson, Head of School
The Spring Auction was an incredible success, hosting more than 300 guests and raising $260,000 for Mounds Park Academy, including $100,000 for the Black Box Theatre! Thank you for your enthusiasm and generous support. A special thank you to our Spring Auction Chairs, Scott and Jennifer Holloway, our Spring Auction Committee, and all the volunteers who made this event possible!
Don’t miss out on the community building, exquisite cuisine, and wonderful entertainment at the Spring Auction on Saturday, May 13 at the Union Depot!