Where the World Slows Down

A campfire classroom and a block of wood challenged students to slow down and experience the craft of making, one careful cut at a time.

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A Familiar Voice Returns to the Hill

Beloved history teacher and Hall of Fame coach David Riddick returns to the Hill, bringing his unmistakable classroom presence to a new generation of Miller students.

Mavericks in Congress

Miller School students returned from Harvard Model Congress with awards, scholarships, and a deeper understanding of the complexities and responsibilities of representative government.

Always There

Long before the big moments, there is someone making sure athletes are ready for them.

The Nature of Art & Engineering

Through observation and a steady sketchbook, Siri Herlevsen offers the engineering team something no software can replicate: intuition for how a vessel should feel.

East of Eden

Eden Terrien is stepping into work that demands more—more movement, more control, and more of herself.

The Olympics of the Mind

Miller School biology students excel in British Biology Olympiad.

Take the Shot

In a season defined by tighter margins and new faces, Miller School’s third straight state title came down to a simple expectation: take the shot.

Where the World Slows Down

At Alumni Lake, a campfire classroom and a block of wood challenged students to slow down and experience the craft of making, one careful cut at a time.

Girls Basketball Wins BRAC Championship

Mavericks claim BRAC title, turn toward state tournament.

Anchored in Justice and Soaring with Purpose

Henry Mulzac’s visit for Black History Month connected students with a family legacy that stretches from the Tuskegee Airmen to the deck of the SS Booker T. Washington.

Miller School Cycling Team Dominates Valley of the Sun Stage Race

Miller School cycling team starts the season with overall win and multiple podiums at Valley of the Sun Stage Race in Arizona.

New Kids on the Pitch

Watch now to learn more about MSA’s new vision for boys and girls soccer.

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Different Strokes
A year after graduation, Reese McCardle ’25 remains on the Hill, pursuing art and swimming on a path she has shaped herself.
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The Devil’s in the Details

Whether you are a Red Devil or a Maverick, the caroling soul of Miller School is palpable in Mandy Ma’s frosted depiction of a still day on the Hill.

It’s Just Dirt

Lilly Kolbrener learns the art of throwing mud on a wheel and discovers not just pottery but how pottery connects people to the world.

Billy the Coach

Coach Billy Wagner leads the Mavericks on the field and in life. VIEW

Born a Maverick

Isaac Pipes was born a Maverick. Find out how his father Chase Pipes (class of ‘02) carved Isaac’s future at MSA into history when his son was just an infant.

Leader on Grounds

David Yang excels as a leader at the University of Virginia.

Maverick Mechanic

Maximus Rojas is a maverick. He looks at things differently than most. He sees the extraordinary in the ordinary because he is willing to open things up, figure out how they work, and use his know-how to make them better.

Return of the Farm

Fashaya Hufnagel returns Miller School to its roots with Sustainable Agriculture program.

Out of Bounds with Hanan Fadil

Hanan Fadil pursues her passion in one of the world’s most grueling and beautiful sports.

The Wonder Years

Lily Pallante helps her dad start a softball team and earns scholarship to play D1 at Virginia Tech

Our Maverick

Even before Al Hanson landed on the Hill, he was a Maverick. VIEW

A Tale of Two Artists

Creative twin sisters have unique styles at are turning heads 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.

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The Nature & Art of Engineering
Through observation and a steady sketchbook, Siri Herlevsen offers the engineering team something no software can replicate: intuition for how a vessel should feel.
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1/50 Stories

Fifty one-of-a-kind objects and stories that celebrate our rich history and exciting future.

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Breathing New Life into the Past

Hidden away in dusty attics and forgotten basement rooms are fragments of Miller’s history—now, a group of students are racing to preserve them before they're lost forever.

Miller School Announces New Level of Bell Tower Society Thanks to Alumni Gift

Alumni Ronald North, Class of 1964, and his wife Sandi commit $225,000 to Miller School of Albemarle.

Born a Maverick

Isaac Pipes was born a Maverick. Find out how his father Chase Pipes (class of ‘02) carved Isaac’s future at MSA into history when his son was just an infant.

Lily Pallante | Maverick Story

Lily Pallante grew up on MSA's beautiful 1,100-acre campus. She has gained a love for the outdoors and working on the school's farm.

Autumn on the Hill

Autumn on the Hill celebrates MSA's storied history and bright future with alumni, parents, faculty, board members, and friends of the school.

Return of the Farm

Fashaya Hufnagel returns Miller School to its roots with Sustainable Agriculture program.

Measure Twice, Cut Once

Neil McComb builds a masterpiece out of a storm-downed tree on campus.

Debbie Hackett Tribute

Beloved Head Nurse and Counselor, Debbie Hackett, retires after 23 years of service.

Object 5: Firebox boiler

Acquired in the 1920s, the Kewanee Boiler faithfully served the school community for half a century before it was finally replaced in 1970 by a newer model. Yet, even in retirement, the hulking Kewanee Boiler is an enduring symbol of the school's history.

One in a Hundred: Samuel Miller's Chair at UVA

Framed from the Forest

What do you do when you need a storage shed? Most jump in the car and head over to Lowe’s or Home Depot to purchase a prefabricated shed and have it delivered. At MSA, we think differently.

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.

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?

Honorary Degree

Ronald A. North receives an honorary degree diploma in honor of his life and career achievements.

Heart of Old Main

The recent renovation of the library celebrates both the history of Old Main and the future of learning at MSA.

In Appreciation of James Braxton: By Lindsay Barnes, Headmaster 1999-2008

Coach Braxton’s seventeen-year journey building MSA’s Mission & Athletic Program by Lindsay Barnes, MSA Headmaster, 1999-2008.

A Founder's Vision: Innovative Course Gets Back to MSA's Roots

NSBE President Leads Edison Lab Restoration

Malone Hemsley leads classmates in MSA’s chapter of NSBE to restore Edison Power House hydroelectric turbines.

Edison Lab Powers Up

The Edison Lab moves closer to producing power during MSA’s Winter Week of Wisdom and Wonder.

To the Pomegranate House

MSA’s Assistant Director of Operations, Robert McBride, restores remarkable architectural landmark on campus.

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.