Welcome, Alumni!
Homecoming & Reunions
Our annual celebration each September brings together alumni of all ages, with a particular focus on the 10th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 40th, and 50th reunion classes. Join us on September 24, 2022.
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Saturday, September 24, 2022
In the new outdoor pavilion.
In case of inclement weather, we will be in the Mortenson Family Dining Hall.
We are excited to see alumni of all ages and celebrate milestone reunions for classes ending in 2s and 7s. Reconnect with classmates and teachers, see what’s new on campus!
12 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Carnival
5 pm — Athletic Hall of Fame Induction
Class of 2022 Inductees: Robert Haas ’62, Wayne Michalak ’62, Marc Blackwell ’82, Jonathan Turk ’82, Jason Ervin ’92, Ayisha Strotter ’97, Chris Vaughn ’02, Elias Litos ’07, Melissa Bonner ’12, Kelly Sorfleet ’12, and the 2011-2012 Softball Team (Coach Kate Kozacik Galley ’93, Sarah Holmstrom ’12, Julie Wiegel ’14, Analiese Sori ’15, Kelly Sorfleet ’12, Melissa Bonner ’12, Alexandria Bratsos ’14, Joanna Krengel ’15, Aishu Bhan ’13, Rachel Sorfleet ’14, Samantha Panozzo ’14, Antoinette Paslaski ’12, and Gabriella Wassef ’13)
6 pm — Cocktail Hour
(complimentary beer and wine during the entire evening)
7 pm — Reunion Dinner & MPA Hall of Fame Induction
($45 – catered by Francesca on 95th)
SEE PAST REUNIONS
Want to get involved with your reunion? Please email alumni@morganparkacademy.org.
Golf “Fore” Scholarship
Our annual golf outing each June helps support student scholarships — join us for a round or just for dinner and drinks! Thanks to everyone who joined us on June 9, 2022.
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SEE PAST EVENTS
Questions? Please email alumni@morganparkacademy.org.
Athletic Hall of Fame
Morgan Park Academy’s Athletic Hall of Fame honors the top athletes, coaches, and teams in school history. Honorees are selected annually from a pool of public nominations and are inducted each fall during Homecoming Weekend.
MEET THE HALL OF FAMERS
MEET THE CLASS OF 2022
NOMINATE A CANDIDATE
Questions? Please email alumni@morganparkacademy.org.
Museum & Archives
The Academy’s museum and archives are home to thousands of photographs, yearbooks, and irreplaceable artifacts from 1873 to the present. Come take a walk down memory lane!
Please contact the Alumni Office at alumni@morganparkacademy.org if you’d like to visit.
Transcript Requests
Please fill out this form to request a student transcript. There is a $5 charge per transcript. Transcripts will be sent within three business days; you will receive an email confirmation once the transcript(s) have been mailed.
Exploring Creativity in Poetry Workshops
Upper School students explored their creativity in a series of poetry workshops led by visiting alumnus Justus Pugh.
MPA Ranked Among the State’s Top Private Schools
Morgan Park Academy remains the top school in Chicago’s Southland area and one of the best in the state, according to an annual report from the school rankings and reviews website Niche.com. MPA was among 2.5% of schools nationwide to receive an overall grade of A+.
Yernberg Retires from Board of Trustees; Paluri Elected Board Chair
After six years of distinguished service, including the past four years as Board Chair, Heidi Yernberg retired from Morgan Park Academy’s Board of Trustees this summer. Kishore Paluri assumes the role of Board Chair.
Duchossois Alumni Award: Joseph X. Grassi ’43
We were pleased to honor the late Joseph X. Grassi '43 with our highest honor for Morgan Park Academy alumni, the Richard L. Duchossois ’40 Integrity and Values Alumni Award.
Commencement Address: Maria Martinez Slayman ’77 and Dr. Terry Slayman ’77
We welcomed Maria Martinez Slayman ’77 and Dr. Terry Slayman ’77 back to campus to deliver the commencement address at Morgan Park Academy’s 149th graduation exercises on June 11, 2022.
Slaymans Named Commencement Speakers; Grassi ’43 to Receive Duchossois Award
Maria Martinez Slayman ’77 and Dr. Terry Slayman ’77 will deliver the commencement address and the late Joseph X. Grassi ’43 will receive the Richard L. Duchossois ’40 Integrity and Values Alumni Award at the Academy’s 149th graduation exercises on June 11, 2022.
13th Class Elected to Athletic Hall of Fame
Ten alumni and one team have been selected from a pool of nominees for election to Morgan Park Academy's Athletic Hall of Fame and will be inducted in ceremonies at Homecoming & Alumni Reunions on September 24, 2022.
Alumni Speaker: Dr. Lauren Green ’00
We welcomed Dr. Lauren Green '00 to speak to Upper School students at our celebration of National College Decision Day on May 2, 2022.
Young Alumni Offer College Advice
Upper School students connected virtually with young alumni on Jan. 7, 2022 to learn about what to expect and how to succeed in college, from admissions and academics to dorm life and living away from home.