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MMI releases honor roll

Thomas G. Hood, head of school at MMI Preparatory School, has announced the names of students who achieved Honor Roll status during the Fall 2014 quarter.

November 10, 2014January 28, 2022In News
Michael Mele
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Taking Time to See the Road Ahead

By Michael MeleMMI Science Instructor Class begins at 5:45 A.M., so don’t be late! I show up for class long before my students do. Not literally, of course, but my mind is already running in teacher mode from minute one. The first thing I do is check my phone for email messages. You know, every...

November 3, 2014January 28, 2022In Blog
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Sheen recognized by scholarship program

Claire Sheen, a senior at MMI, has been notified she is a Semifinalist in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program. Sheen is one of the academically talented high school seniors who have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth about $33 million that will be offered next spring.

October 30, 2014January 28, 2022In News
Grete DeAngelo
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How to Have a Meaningful Parent-Teacher Conference

By Grete DeAngeloMMI Social Science Instructor As a teacher and parent, I’ve been on both sides of the desk for conferences. Some have been more successful than others, and I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s the preparation beforehand that makes the difference. I’d like to offer a few tips on how you, as a...

October 28, 2014January 28, 2022In Blog
Winter in the Soul
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MMI teacher’s novel earns award

Jennifer Novotney, a teacher at MMI Preparatory School, has received an award for her recently published novel. Her first novel, Winter in the Soul, won a bronze 2014 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award in the young adult category. The contest judges the work of authors, illustrators and publishers of children’s books distributed in North America.

October 9, 2014January 28, 2022In News
Jacqueline Snyder
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Student named National American Miss Pennsylvania

Jacqueline Snyder, a student at MMI, earned the title of the 2014 National American Miss Pennsylvania at the state pageant held August 10. She will attend the national pageant in Anaheim, California, at Disneyland during the week of Thanksgiving as Pennsylvania’s representative. During the pageant, she will have the opportunity to win her share of...

October 2, 2014January 28, 2022In News
Congressman Lou Barletta speaks to students at MMI.
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Congressman Barletta speaks to MMI students

Congressman Lou Barletta visited MMI on Thursday morning, speaking to an assembly of eighth- to 12th-grade students. He discussed a variety of topics, including his plan to run government like a business to save money. Students were able to submit questions that the congressman answered, sharing his views and information on immigration, law enforcement, unemployment,...

October 2, 2014January 28, 2022In News
Madison Below
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Prioritizing the Planner

By Madison BelowMMI Mid School Counselor My mom jokes that I’ve been using a planner since kindergarten. And quite honestly, if the option existed (and if I actually got homework when I was five years old), I probably would have. I suppose it’s fitting that I stress the importance of using a planner in my...

October 1, 2014January 28, 2022In Blog