Need New Oven

One of the most used items on Maplewood's campus is the oven.  It has worked hard for us for many years, cooking three meals a day for our entire campus. The double convection oven was purchased used in 1994. Unfortunately, it is no longer working properly and because of it's age, we can not parts for it anymore.  The cost for a new one is $6,500.  This is a huge need on our campus.  If you are interested in helping us fund a new oven, please contact Laura Cummings or Ken Ellstrom, or send a check mraked "New Oven" to Maplewood Academy.

"Medium Rare" Junior Class Play

The Junior Class presents "Medium Rare," a comedy production about a young couple that find a suprise in their newly pruchased home. You'll be rolling with laughter from beginning to end.  You won't want to miss this night of fun. Please come support the Class of 2013 on March 24th at 7:30 pm in the Maplewood Academy Chapel. Prices: Adults- $7, Ages 4 to 14- $4, Ages 3 and younger- Free, Family- $25.

Maplewood Valentine Messages

"Thanks to Merlyn for fixing everything I break and letting me into my house when I lock myself out.  And thanks to Swanee, an awesome co-ASB sponsor.  Happy Valentines Day!" - Ms. Ketchum

"Jessica E., our whataburger group is awesome possum! :)  Love you.  Happy Valentines Day." - Casey M.

"Casey, I love our whataburger group and I love you!  Happy Valentines Day baby..." - Jessica E.

"Collins, You're my 'best friend' forever!  I love you .  Happy Valentines Day." - Jessica E.

"Happy Valentines Day to Anes, Erkel, Louy, Wendy Woo, Jelika, Counsuelers, all my African freshman plus Dru and Jonathan and all my other MWA besties!  Love you guys! :)"

"Hey Anesia :)  Hope you have an amazing Valentines Day.  You're an amazing girl who deserves an amazing day.  I love you.  Thanks for being the best girl ever. XOXO.  Happy Valentines Day." - Josh O.

"Brittany, you are the most wonderful girl in the world.  I am so lucky to have you.  XOXO." - Caleb N.

"I love you Jesse, Allison, Bailey and others.  I don't know what I would do without you.  Happy Valentines Day!" - MaryAnne B.

"Dear Dad, It's your birthday! Wanna wish you the best, dad (Pastor Bustamante).  I love you man, and thank you for climbing the highest mountains, and swimming to the bottom of the ocean just for me.  Love you Dad!" - Samuel B.

"Dear God, Thanks for being the best father ever! I love you! Happy Valentines Day!" - Yande Musonda

"Dear Jessica, Ima be simple.  I love you more than I love my xbox and thats worth something.  Glad you gave me the chance to be your man even though the lil boys in your class try to take my spot.  It'll never happen.  I love you." - your boy Collins

"Happy Valentines Day to my wonderful student workers. Your smiles and upbeat attitudes keep me going when I’m stressed. I don’t know what I’d do without you. Thanks for all you do! Love you!" - Ms. Cummings

1st Semester Honor Roll

Highest Honors = 4.0
Jacob Guptill
Brittany Houchins
Hannah Israel
Katie Morrison

High Honors = 3.67 to 3.99
Consuela Abotsi
Chandler Ashton
Mary Anne Birai
Britggitte Chavez
Jolene Clayburn
Jessica Erkel
Lydia Fleming
Krista Froemming
Trevor Kaldahl
Charles Kimaiga
Colin King
Thane Leach
Karina Lee-Waye
Allison McCarthy
Morgan Mecklenburg
Zach Morrison
Jervon Niska
Joshua Osvold
Austin Parsons
Lindsey Parsons
Melissa Ratter
Tanner Toay
Chris Turner
Jenni Vigil

Honors = 3.33 - 3.66
Collins Aututi
Ariana Burnett
Elizabeth Daniels
Jesse Evert
Matt Froemming
Cesar Garcia
Loany Garrido
Becky Israel
Greg Learned
Kiara Lee-Waye
Karla Lucar
Nic Morrison
Caleb Nixon
Jonathan Osvold
Dylan Parsons
Heather Porter
Sylvia Smith
Marc Valleramos
Angelika Veldhouse

New Roof!

                         New Roof for Maplewood Academy!

Maplewood Academy celebrated a very merry Christmas this year!  Thanks to the generous support of our friends and alumni, Maplewood received the gift of a new roof on our administration building!  We are excited and truly grateful!

In March 2011, Maplewood started a campaign to raise funds for the roof.  Our previous roof had lasted a good 21 years, but time took its toll and the MWA board decided a new roof couldn't wait any longer.  Praise God, alumni and friends showered us with support, including a $100,000 gift that quickly put us over our $150,000 campaign goal. 

Due to the busy schedules of the roofing companies and the uncooperative weather, we weren't able to have the repairs made during the summer as we had hoped, but on December 5th, Laraway Roofing, a trusted roof company in the community, began work on our new roof and before Christmas break had finished, they transformed our old roof into a beautiful brand new one!

We want to thank each of you who supported us in this endeavor.  You made a new roof possible for us and we are so grateful!  God bless!

- Laura Cummings

   MWA Development Director

Junior College Days

The Junior Class of 2013 went to visit Union college campus for the junior college days. They left sunday, and returned the following Tuesday. They all enjoyed learning about future careers and all the possible classes offered at Union. Tour guides did their best to show them around the campus, which made everyone feel more at home. The Juniors worked great together, they bonded through all the activities and endless bus rides, getting to know each other better. They attended the career fair, classes, worships, Ask a student, and College 101 during their visit. The laughs they shared will keep them together through the hard times. They left as the Junior class, but returned as a group of friends.

Written by a Junior.

Pictures taken by: Union College

Maplewood Serves the Community

October 16^th was Maplewood Academy’s annual Community Service Day.  The entire student body and faculty dedicated the day to showing God’s love through the gift of service in the city of Hutchinson.  Thirteen groups were found throughout the community raking leaves, pulling weeds, cleaning parks and even picking apples. 

The air was cool and the gusty wind had a play day with the nicely raked piles of leaves, but the sun was shining and the students’ spirits were high.  “It was really cold, but I felt good about helping people,” says Anesia Nahimana, a Freshman at Maplewood. 

For four hours the students worked hard, with the occasional break to jump into the enticing piles of leaves.  Sophomore, MaryAnne Birai, raked leaves for a family in Hutchinson and then helped pick up fallen sticks in a park.  She says, “It made me feel great when people congratulated us for doing a good job.  It made my heart smile!”

“Today was good because I felt like I was helping the community and doing my part,” says Freshman, Yande Musonda, who helped rake leaves for the SDA Twice Is Nice.  The students worked hard and their efforts have a positive impact on the people in our community.  Sometimes the little things are what show God’s love in the biggest way.