September 21, 2017
MPA’s new student-run school newspaper, Freethinker features stories this week ranging from fostering friendships to nostalgic goodbyes.
“Mr. Meacock – A Final Farewell” is one of the most recent stories published in MPA’s independent student newspaper, “Freethinker.” The article is a heartfelt letter saying goodbye to former MPA Upper School English teacher Mr. Meacock, reminiscing about “the unplanned” days in his classroom and thanking him for encouraging students to “not only to be good academics, not only to constantly question and discuss, but also how to be good people.”
“A Story of Fried Food and Friendships: The Freshman State Fair Retreat” illustrates the famous, massive, and historic Minnesota State Fair and the MPA Freshman school field trip to it. The story captures the importance of independence and building relationships, all while surrounded by meals on a stick.
Head to the Athletics section to read “Kordo – A Final Farewell” for another meaningful tribute to a retired member of the MPA community after 31 years. Athletic director Joe Kordosky created MPA sports teams and organizations, encouraged countless student athletes, and played a huge role in the event that tie sports and community together, like Homecoming.
Freethinker was founded and is headed by MPA’s Entrepreneurial Club, a club dedicated to inspiring future entrepreneurs to be socially conscious. The paper has evolved with the mission to provide the community with accurate, interesting, and unique content while students gain journalistic, marketing, organizational, and business experience.
