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August 2007
Welcome to our August issue of the online newsletter for the MVS community! You will find Campus, Alumni, Athletic, and Advancement News and Updates delivered each month. Enjoy!
Past MVS Students from the mid-sixties remember primary-grade children walking to the brand new (at the time) V-W bus, "wearing coats and ties and carrying briefcases like little businessmen," explained Joe Williams ('74). MVS has recently invested in a brand new bus to enhance transportation needs. Click Here to see the new bus!
Distinguished AlumniAwards
-September 6, 2007
Convocation
-September 7, 2007
Homecoming Celebration -October 12 & 13, 2007
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Distinguished Alumni Awards and Convocation, Sept. 6-7, 2007
The 2007-08 school year will begin with two great events in early September: The Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner on September 6th and the 2007 Convocation Ceremony on September 7th. This year's Distinguished Alumni Recipient, Richard Taylor ('82), is the Senior Vice President of the Motion Picture Association of America.
MVS Students and Middle School Division Head Explore Ghana
Head of Middle School Bill Glisson traveled to Ghana, Africa this past summer with a group of 15 MVS students. The 13 day exploration took Glisson and the students on a wide range of activities including, overnights in native villages, tours of forts and castles, animal safari excursions, and many other diverse experiences. The group visited these villages and ancient sites to learn more about the traditional ways of life in rural Africa. They also studied about the history of the country, including many areas that were established as part of the Western Africa slave trade. "Ghana is a great location for African exploration because it maintains a strong African culture but is also an English speaking nation," explained Glisson. The group also visited and established relationships with two schools while in that region of Africa.
College Send-Off Cookout Fun for Everyone
MVS Hosted the first College Send-Off Cookout this past Sunday, August 12th. College-bound alumni gathered on campus to wish each other well during their college experiences. The recent graduates from the Class of 2007 are headed to prestigious universities around the country. The MVS Faculty, Staff, and Community wishes them all the best and hopes they will keep in touch.
Annual Fund Finishes A Record Year!
The 2006-2007 Annual Fund completed what was a record setting year this past June. Many parents, alumni, faculty, and trustees generously donated to the fund. The 2007-2008 Annual Fund kicks-off later this month and we are lookng forward to another record-setting year!
MVS Athletic Teams Begin First Practices of 2007-08
With the first day of school just around the corner, MVS fall athletic teams are practicing for the coming season. Both upper and middle school athletes and coaches have been on campus since early August. Tennis Coach Vin Romeo has been very pleased with the Girl's tennis practices in particular, stating, "The effort at practices has been great, these girls are ready to start competing today."
with a group of 15 MVS students. The 13 day exploration took Glisson and the students on a wide range of activities including, overnights in native villages, tours of forts and castles, animal safari excursions, and many other diverse experiences. The group visited these villages and ancient sites to learn more about the traditional ways of life in rural Africa. They also studied about the history of the country, including many areas that were established as part of the Western Africa slave trade. "Ghana is a great location for African exploration because it maintains a strong African culture but is also an English speaking nation," explained Glisson. The group also visited and established relationships with two schools while in that region of Africa.
MVS Hosted the first College Send-Off Cookout this past Sunday, August 12th. College-bound alumni gathered on campus to wish each other well during their college experiences. The recent graduates from the Class of 2007 are headed to prestigious universities around the country. The MVS Faculty, Staff, and Community wishes them all the best and hopes they will keep in touch.
practicing for the coming season. Both upper and middle school athletes and coaches have been on campus since early August. Tennis Coach Vin Romeo has been very pleased with the Girl's tennis practices in particular, stating, "The effort at practices has been great, these girls are ready to start competing today." 
