Vintage

Montverde Academy will host the 7^th Annual Celebrating Education event on Saturday, May 1, 2010 in the McQuaig Gymnasium on the Montverde Academy campus.  This year's Kentucky Derby themed gala is destined to be another spectacular night at one of South Lake County's most anticipated events. 

Come enjoy the most exciting two minutes in sports!  The Kentucky Derby will be televised live throughout the venue which includes a spectacular buffet, gaming tables, cocktails, dancing, silent and live auctions; and a blackjack tournament.  All the proceeds will go to support educational programs and other important school initiatives.   

March 30, 2010 marks the kickoff of the 2^nd Annual Celebrating Education Online Auction.  This year we are offering a larger variety of auction items so that we have something for everyone. 

The incredibly popular Dorm Room Makeovers will be available again!  The winner of the Dorm Room Makeover will be able to choose their roommate and custom design the room.  Your child can host a fabulous private party in the Student Center or at the Lake Front Beach.  Among the other items is a Stunning Artistic Photography Package by Paris Carter or tickets to a thrilling Orlando Magic Basketball Game.  There is also a chance to bid on a fun and friend filled day trip to one of Florida's beautiful beaches or a breathtaking seaplane ride. 

This event is aimed at providing our students and parents the opportunity to get involved in Celebrating Education, obtain some fabulous prizes and support the school community.  The auction will run from March 30, 2010 - April 22, 2010.  Keep your eyes open for additional details about this event.   

For information on tickets, sponsorships or to donate to the event, please contact Kalena Meyers at 407-469-2561 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Please see the sponsorhip booklet under the downloads section for more information on the May 1st Celebrating Education event. 

Last month, MVA kids and parents had so much fun hanging out with other MVA kids and parents that we have decided to do it again!

This "3rd Thursday", take a night off from cooking and take the kids out to dinner! Join other MVA students and their families as they enjoy spending time together at another local favorite! Tijuana Flats of Clermont is located behind Walgreens, across the street from the Target complex, on the northwest corner of SR50 and Hancock Road.

The get-together is scheduled for Thursday, March 18th, from 6:00 until about 8:00.

MONTVERDE WINS THE Hi-Q CHAMPIONSHIP!

Yesterday at Leesburg High School, Montverde Academy won the 2010 Hi-Q Championship of Lake and Sumter counties for the 2^nd year in a row by defeating Leesburg and Tavares, the 2^nd and 3^rd Place teams. The scores were as follows:

Montverde Academy          233

Leesburg HS                          153

Tavares HS                            72

Montverde easily dominated league competition this year by outscoring league teams by big margins and ended the season with a 16-0 record. The Total Points Standings which determines the league championship were as follows:

FINAL TOTAL POINTS STANDINGS

1^st Place          Montverde                 1548

2^nd Place         Leesburg HS              1011

3^rd Place          Mt. Dora                     874

4^th Place          Tavares                      863

5^th Place          Eustis                          850

6^th Place          South Sumter           728

7^th Place          Wildwood                   713

8^th Place          East Ridge                  711

9^th Place          Umatilla                      648

South Lake High School withdrew from the league after the 5^th week due to unknown reasons.

This year completes the 7^th year that Montverde Academy has competed in the Lake-Sumter Hi-Q League and since the 2003-04 school year against the other 9 schools in the league, MVA has never placed lower than 3^rd Place in the league. This year marks the 3^rd time in competition that MVA has won the Championship (the other two years were 2006 and 2009).

The team members are: Alex Synovec (Grade 12), Chris Bow (Grade 12), Kelly Jenkins (Grade 12), Yi "Samantha" Shen (Grade 12), Jee Eun "Elizabeth" Joo (Grade 12), Jonas Dye (Grade 11) and Kaya Gaudet (Grade 10).