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Lifelong friendships? Yes, please!
When Magda and Flor found each other forty years after having studied at Maur Hill-Mount Academy, they wanted to see whether others from their class could be reached as well. After a few months, one by one, they had reached to over thirty alumni who shared the same dorms with them in 1980. It was… Continue reading
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Boarding School on Weekends and Breaks?
As a boarding student, I looked forward to Saturdays. That was the only day we were allowed to leave the campus to visit downtown and have a taste of freedom. Granted, we had a ping pong table as entertainment, but even ping pong lost its allure after countless hours of play time. That was the… Continue reading
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Camp St. Maur WorldWide
If you are an international student and would like to visit our campus and be part of the Maurite experience, don’t worry, we didn’t forget you! Camp St. Maur WorldWide is accepting 10 campers in its inaugural year to bring the best of both worlds together. You will improve your fluency in English during the… Continue reading
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CAMP ST. MAUR IS BACK!
When St. Benedict had a vision of St. Placid drowning, St. Maur ran to the aid of his brother —but not before he received his master’s blessing. Maur proceeded to walk on water to reach Placid and carried him back in his arms, still walking on water. Maur Hill-Mount Academy is bringing back Camp St.… Continue reading
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Power of Play
They spend endless hours in practice after school. They wake up early to go to the 6am practice in the cold. They are tired. They are hungry. The whole family is tired and hungry. So, why do we suffer the sports that take so much time and energy? Because organized and well-structured sports provide myriad benefits… Continue reading
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The King
Since Fr. Jeremy was ever so subtle about the importance of this chapter in the Scriptures, especially for high schoolers, there was a slight nudge from the Holy Spirit to post it on the blog. It’s too cold outside. So, grab some hot chocolate and take a minute to read 1 Samuel 8: Israel Asks for… Continue reading
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Ravens at SEEK24
Life is full of worries and concerns. Winter gets cold, bleak and lonely. Relationships are complicated. Sometimes, hope is hard to come by. As a remedy, I suggest going to a SEEK conference at the end of which your heart will burst with hope and joy. SEEK is an annual conference put together by FOCUS,… Continue reading
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St. Nicholas at Maur Hill-Mount
In a world where self-sacrifice often goes unnoticed, it is not surprising that the story of real St. Nicholas fades into the background. His feast day quickly became one of my favorites after I learned his story as a mother. St. Nicholas lived in the 4th century in Myra, located in today’s Turkey. He was… Continue reading
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Thanksgiving as an MH-MA Boarder
Thanksgiving is an important and cherished holiday in the United States, typically celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It is a time when families and friends come together to express gratitude for the blessings in their lives and to enjoy a festive meal. While it has historical roots dating back to the early 17th… Continue reading
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Math Champions!
In recent news, the students of Mr. Noll’s AP Calculus class, made up of eight seniors, took first place in the 1-2A state classification at Washburn University’s Math Day today! High schools across Kansas in classes 1-6A compete annually and MH-MA has done well for several years. Once again, the Ravens are on top. The… Continue reading
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