June 5, 2017
2017 AP Physics Boat Races
On Wednesday morning, a large crowd gathered by the M-A pool to watch one of the most anticipated events of the year: the AP Physics boat races. AP Physics teacher,…
June 1, 2017
M-A seniors share stories from high school
By Martha McGee and Emily Brumley Keeping with tradition from last year, the M-A staff asked members of the class of 2017 to send in short audio reflections on their…
May 25, 2017
Pride Pals Prom a Major Success
By Martha McGee and Fiona Lokey Last Thursday, music floated from the Performing Arts Center (PAC) stage as members of M-A's Pride Pals Club celebrated their annual prom. Students come…
March 10, 2017
Paige Richards Reflects on Teaching at Willow Oaks School
I strolled into the cafe to see Paige Richards already at a table in the corner, eagerly reading Academic Conversations, a book on encouraging productive dialogue in the classroom. She…
February 26, 2017
“Fleet Street” A Cappella: Bringing together generations of students
On Sunday night, dozens of male voices, old and young, echoed from Stanford University's Dinkelspiel Auditorium, arousing enthusiasm from a packed audience. Celebrating 35 years of music and knee-slappers, Stanford's…
February 3, 2017
M-A Students Share Songs with Personal Meaning
We all have a couple of special songs tucked away in our hearts, those that remind us of a vivid memory or contain particularly resonant lyrics. They teleport us across…
January 10, 2017
M-A Students Travel Near and Far Over Winter Break
M-A's winter break, beginning on December 22, was eagerly awaited by many of our students. While some looked forward to sleeping in and spending cozy mornings at home, others were…
January 7, 2017
Risks of Drowsy Driving Often Underestimated
It's 4:45 a.m., the morning of my first final. I shut my laptop and drag my feet to bed, rolling into the covers in my jeans. Two hours later I'm…
December 15, 2016
La La Land: A Tribute to Twentieth Century Hollywood
“La La Land,” a vibrant, dreamy musical film directed by Damien Chazelle, depicts the difficult reality of hopeful individuals trying to find their voice in modern Los Angeles' competitive art…