Can Collecting

Last night was rather chilly here in Hutchinson, but students didn't mind! They bundled up in their wintery wear and headed out to collect canned food. In groups of two's or three's, the students, with a faculty member, went door-to-door asking for cans to give to the food shelf or to make thanksgiving baskets for social services. It was quite a success.  Between all the students they collected 1,611 pounds of food! Despite the cold, wintery weather, students and teachers alike enjoyed the evening.  Some made rhymes when requesting the canned food, others sang songs, or simply introduced themselves politely. Either way, students came back smiling with a story to tell.

Written by a Junior at Maplewood Academy

Maplewood's First Snowfall!

I woke up this morning, not running late for once, and I headed out of my room and down the hallway, adjusting my backpack. I get to the first floor lobby and look out the window. "Is it raining again?" I asked the desk worker, dread in my voice? "No," she replied, "thats snow." Since we do go to school in Minnesota I shouldn't have been so surprised.  I turned around climbed up the stairs to my room on second floor, dug out my coat and rummaged through my drawers for a pair of gloves. I wasn't so sure how I felt about this. I don't like the idea of buddling up in October. Nevertheless, I went back downstairs and as soon as I stepped outside I got slapped in the face by a huge gust of wind. "Nope. I do not like this," I mumbled under my breath. Hurrying to class I made it on time, Bible 3 is my first class and Mrs. Vigil always takes prayer requests first. One of the guys raised their hands and shouted, "Praise for the snow!" Another of the girls raised her hand and glaring at him said "Pray that snow goes away!"

Of course, since it's only the first little bits of snow, by chemistry class it was all gone (however the wind remains.. brr!) I guess we all must adjust....again...to this crazy Minnesota weather.

Written by a Junior

Senior Trip to Union for College Days

College Preview Days took place on October 7-10. Twenty-two seniors climbed onto the yellow school at 5:30 am on a frosty Thursday morning. The trip, though only 7 hours, seemed like days. Finally arriving on Union’s campus, everyone jumped off the bus into a whirlwind of activities. Previewers went to various classes to see what college life could be like. Dr. Lynn, head of the voice and choir division, invited students to sing with the Unionaires at their practice time. After lunch, students were taken on a tour of Lincoln. Buses loaded and unloaded at several different locations in the city. One of the stops was at the state capitol building. People were allowed to go to the 14^th floor of the building and it was an amazing sight from up there. So many places to see, but it was time for the tour to come to an end. Students were surprised with a meal at “HuHot” one Lincoln’s favorite Mongolian Grills. On Sabbath, students were able to attend the College’s worship services and a potluck at Holmes Lake. That evening, there was laughter and excitement at the bowling alley. Before long, Sunday morning came and students packed their bags and waved a farewell to Lincoln, NE.

- Written by MWA Senior

Union Volleyball Tournament!

The Maplewood Academy Huskies volleyball team headed to the Union College tournament on Wednesday. We had a quick pit stop in Omaha at the Dehnings house, who were very gracious hosts. We then spent our morning recruiting at Omaha Memorial Elementary School. Everyone had a great time talking about MWA and playing recess with the students in a way they loved best, volleyball! Once the girls got to Lincoln they had 2 games on Thursday verse Campion and Collegedale and 2 games on Friday against Dakota and Mile High. The ladies didn't necessarily have a winning streak, but for being such a young team this year (only 2 seniors) they did an excellent job keeping up and played very well. Saturday night they played their final match against Sunnydale and proved how well they can really play. All the coaches and parents were very proud. From Maplewood the 1st team award went to Lindsey Parsons, and the 2nd team awards were given to Bailey Dehning and Rachel Lozano.

Bruce and Dorothy Hayword

The Hutchinson Church is currently hosting a seminar by Bruce and Dorothy Hayword from Berrien Springs, Michigan.  Maplewood Academy students were invited to attend the seminar entitled, "God's Heart Call to Inner Peace." We appreciate the chance to be a part of this special event. 

Pizza Night!

It's tradition at Maplewood Academy to make pizzas every Friday night for supper.  Students can make special orders of their favorite kinds of pizza and Mrs. J and her cafeteria team will prepare it for them.  Everyone looks forward to Pizza night at Maplewood Academy!

More Community Service Day Pictures

Community Service Day

Raking leaves, pulling weeds, on their hands and knees, students work vigorously on Sunday, October 17, for community service day. Several groups of students and Faculty members went out into the Hutchinson community doing outreach projects. Students picked up sticks, pulled weeds, raked and cleaned up Veterans Memorial Park, Fireman's Park, Park Elementary school, Central School District Office, South Park, and people's homes around town. 

The students worked hard and really made an impact on the community. After the mountains of leaves were bagged, gardens were cleared of weeds, and monuments were polished, the town of Hutchinson shined a little bit brighter!

- Maplewood Academy Senior

Welcome to Maplewood Academy's New Blog!

There is always something happening at Maplewood Academy. It's sometimes hard to capture all that goes on here in a short 2-page monthly newsletter.  How can we make the things we see and do here come alive for those outside our campus?  How can we share our stories?  Show you our pictures?  Starting a Maplewood Academy blog seemed like a good solution. 

Here is where you will get the chance to see the day to day activities that go on here at Maplewood Academy.  We'll be sharing pictures and stories written by our students.  Learn about upcoming events you can take part in.  Be inspired by student testimonies.  Laugh, cry and pray with us.  Be a part of the Maplewood Experience!