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Date Night
DATES WITH LETTER X
X marks the spot for a good date. How about trying one of these options?
EXPLORE
One of the things that my husband and I love to do is eXplore—from surrounding small towns (like Excelsior Springs and Weston) to local downtowns (like Lee’s Summit and Parkville) to neighborhoods (like those off Ward Parkway in the Country Club District and off Mission Road in Mission Highlands). The West Bottoms is one such place, with unique architecture, huge ornate doors and curious murals. The River Market and the Crossroads also provide plenty of fun things to see. One of our favorite exploration outings was when we stumbled upon a cute little shopping area in Westwood right off State Line Road. Complete with a coffee shop, chocolate store, home goods store, florist and gift shop, it felt like a surprise right in the middle of suburbia. As J.R.R. Tolkien once said, “Not all those who wander are lost.” So get out and explore a little. You never know what eXciting things you might find.
XR CAFE
I can count on one hand the number of hotel restaurants that my husband and I have eaten at, and none of them were particularly memorable. But XR Cafe at the Crossroads Hotel was a nice surprise. We started out with the heirloom tomatoes and mozzarella, which was divine. Loved the addition of the pickled peaches and buckwheat. Next up was the sweet pea falafel with dill yogurt, which was delicious. Last, we tried the XR burger—two smashburger patties, fermented pickles and special sauce served on a Blackhole Bakery bun. This burger was so tasty, worth every calorie and certainly rivaled one of my other favorites (Ravenous/Corvino). I would go there again just for that burger. Their house-made chips were also scrumptious. And I really enjoyed the vibe. Somehow, it manages to be a come-as-you-are place that is also cool and swanky.
EXPERIENCE
X is for eXperience, as in the Gleason Magic Experience. This is a closeup, sleight-of-hand magic show full of card tricks and mind reading. Greg Gleason has been performing magic for more than 30 years, with most of his time spent in Las Vegas. Back in the ’80s, he lived in Kansas City, and he had been wanting to return to the area to do some shows. You can now find him Friday through Sunday at the small theater next to Brass Onion at Prairiefire. His show is entertaining and fun, with just the right amount of humor injected into the act. As is the case with most professional magic shows I have seen, I had no clue how he did any of his illusions. Even when he explained some of the card tricks, I still didn’t get it. I suppose that’s the sign of a good magician. Gleason will be in town until January, so don’t miss out on getting some tickets.
Hannah Berry is a freelance writer who lives in the Northland with her husband. They love to explore Kansas City and try new restaurants and activities.
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Maur Hill-Mount Academy
We are College Prep, We are Boarding and We are Catholic
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If any part of our motto speaks to you and what you would like for your child, then let me introduce you to Maur Hill – Mount Academy. As a parent you must make decisions for your child, and high school is an important one as it is a pivotal period in their life. Do you want something more in high school? If the answer is yes, then you don’t need to look too far up the river. Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MHMA) is a place where teenagers across the U.S., as well as from countries around the world and our small town of Atchison, come together to learn, study and prepare themselves for the academic rigor of college. Second, they will grow in their faith and become the man/ woman God has called them to be. Third, they will excel in a variety of extracurriculars, many times by trying something new. Finally, they will live in a community of strangers who will become their best friends for life. If any of this sounds intriguing, then take a trip up the river. MHMA is that special place you’ve been looking for. Let us introduce you to our students, show you what a boarding experience is really like, meet our extraordinary faculty, and see how we can change your child’s life.
You want what’s best for your child. This could be it. Check us out soon! Anne Faucett Director of Admission afaucett@mh-ma.com 913-367-5482
HigH ScHool Profile 2021-2022 Maur Hill-Mount Academy (MH-MA) is a co-ed, college preparatory high school developed to model a college campus atmosphere. As a boarding school, students will experience a challenging and safe learning environment with a structured and supportive program for a student’s success. MH-MA enrolls 200 students, grades 9-12, from across the U.S. and countries from around the world representing a variety of cultures and backgrounds. Students of all faiths are welcomed and do attend. Maur Hill-Mount Academy seeks students who want to be challenged, supported, and grow in a college prep environment.
Founded in Accreditations: Cognia AdvancEd Accredited, 1863 SSATB, National Catholic Educational Association, Catholic Boarding Schools Association Recognized: National Catholic Education Honor Roll Located in Atchison, Kansas 35 minutes from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) MH-MA enrolls students from 12 U.S. States and 10 Countries average ACT average SAT Honor Courses: start 9th grade year College Credit Courses
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HigH ScHool Profile 2021-2022
Maur Hill-Mount Academy (MH-MA) is a co-ed, college preparatory high school developed to model a college campus atmosphere. As a boarding school, students will experience a challenging and safe learning environment with a structured and supportive program for a student’s success. MH-MA enrolls 200 students, grades 9-12, from across the U.S. and National Merit Students since 2014 countries from around the world representing a variety of cultures and backgrounds.
Students of all faiths are welcomed and do attend.
Maur Hill-Mount Academy seeks students who want to be challenged, supported, and grow in a college prep environment. 65% day students and 35% boarding students 50/50 boy-girl ratio Boarding students: 60% U.S. Citizens 40% International
Founded in Accreditations: Cognia AdvancEd Accredited, 1863 SSATB, National Catholic Educational Association, Catholic Boarding Schools Association Recognized: National Catholic Education Honor Roll Located in Atchison, Kansas 35 minutes from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) MH-MA enrolls students from 12 U.S. States and 10 Countries average ACT average SAT Honor Courses: start 9th grade year College Credit Courses
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Students of all faiths are welcomed and do attend.
Maur Hill-Mount Academy seeks students who want to be challenged, supported, and grow in a college prep National Merit Students since 2014 environment. 65% day students and 35% boarding students 50/50 boy-girl ratio Boarding students: 60% U.S. Citizens 40% International
Founded in Accreditations: Cognia AdvancEd Accredited, 1863 SSATB, National Catholic Educational Association, Catholic Boarding Schools Association Recognized: National Catholic Education Honor Roll Located in Atchison, Kansas 35 minutes from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) MH-MA enrolls students from 12 U.S. States and 10 Countries average ACT average SAT Honor Courses: start 9th grade year College Credit Courses Advanced Placement (AP) Courses Performing & Fine Arts: Art, Band, Choir, Film, Graphic Design, Music Appreciation, Photography, Theatre
National Merit Students since 2014 65% day students and 35% boarding students 50/50 boy-girl ratio Boarding students: 60% U.S. Citizens 40% International
adMiSSionS contact:
Director Anne Faucett afaucett@mh-ma.com 913.367.5482 (office) 913.426.2050 (cell & WhatsApp)
HigH ScHool Profile 2021-2022 Maur Hill-Mount Academy (MHMA) is a co-ed, college preparatory high school developed to model a college campus atmosphere. As a boarding school, students will experience a challenging and safe learning environment with a structured and supportive program for a student’s success. MHMA enrolls 200 students, grades 9-12, from across the U.S. and countries from around the world representing a variety of cultures and backgrounds. Students of all faiths are welcomed and do attend. Maur Hill-Mount Academy seeks students who want to be challenged, supported, and grow in a college prep environment. Additional AP Subject Exams taken in 2020-2021 Student Leadership House System
Founded in Accreditations: Cognia AdvancEd Accredited, 1863 SSATB, National Catholic Educational Association, Catholic Boarding Schools Association Cardinal Newman Society’s National Catholic Education Honor Roll Located in Atchison, Kansas 35 minutes from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) MHMA enrolls students from 12 U.S. States and 10 Countries average ACT average SAT Honor Courses: start 9th grade year Average College Credits Earned
Maur Hill-Mount Academy (MHMA) is a co-ed, college Maur Hillpreparatory high school developed to model a college -Mount acadeMy campus atmosphere. As a boarding school, students will experience a challenging and safe learning environment with a structured and supportive program for a student’s success. MHMA enrolls 200 students, grades 9-12, from across the U.S. and countries from around the world representing a variety of cultures and backgrounds.
Students of all faiths are welcomed and do attend.
Maur Hill-Mount Academy seeks students who want to be challenged, supported, National Merit Students and grow in a college prep since 2014 environment. 65% day students and 35% boarding students 50/50 boy-girl ratio Boarding students: 60% U.S. Citizens 40% International
Founded in Accreditations: Cognia AdvancEd Accredited, 1863 SSATB, National Catholic Educational Association, Catholic Boarding Schools Association Cardinal Newman Society’s National Catholic Education Honor Roll Located in Atchison, Kansas 35 minutes from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) MHMA enrolls students from 12 U.S. States and 10 Countries average ACT average SAT Honor Courses: start 9th grade year Average College Credits Earned Performing & Fine Arts: Art, Band, Choir, Film, Graphic Design, Music Appreciation, Photography, Theatre
National Merit Students since 2014 65% day students and 35% boarding students 50/50 boy-girl ratio Boarding students: 60% U.S. Citizens 40% International
adMiSSionS contact:
Director Anne Faucett afaucett@mh-ma.com 913.367.5482 (office) 913.426.2050 (cell & WhatsApp)
Maur Hill-Mount Academy (MHMA) is a co-ed, college preparatory high school developed to model a college campus atmosphere. As a boarding school, students will experience a challenging and safe learning environment with a structured and supportive program for a student’s success. MHMA enrolls 200 students, grades 9-12, from across the U.S. and countries from around the world representing a variety of cultures and backgrounds. Students of all faiths are welcomed and do attend. Maur Hill-Mount Academy seeks students who want to be challenged, supported, and grow in a college prep environment. Additional AP Subject Exams taken in 2020-2021 Student Leadership House System
Founded in Accreditations: Cognia AdvancEd Accredited, 1863 SSATB, National Catholic Educational Association, Catholic Boarding Schools Association Cardinal Newman Society’s National Catholic Education Honor Roll Located in Atchison, Kansas 35 minutes from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) MHMA enrolls students from 12 U.S. States and 10 Countries average ACT average SAT Honor Courses: start 9th grade year Average College Credits Earned Performing & Fine Arts: Art, Band, Choir, Film, Graphic Design, Music Appreciation, Photography, Theatre
National Merit Students since 2014 65% day students and 35% boarding students 50/50 boy-girl ratio Boarding students: 60% U.S. Citizens 40% International
adMiSSionS contact:
Director Anne Faucett afaucett@mh-ma.com 913.367.5482 (office) 913.426.2050 (cell & WhatsApp)
Additional AP Subject Exams taken in 2020-2021 Student Leadership House System
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses Advanced Placement (AP) Courses 1000 Green Street | Atchison, KS 66002 | www.mh-ma.comPerforming & adMiSSionS contact Director Anne Faucett : Fine Arts: Art, Band, Choir, Film, Graphic afaucett@mh-ma.com Design, Music 913.367.5482 (office) Appreciation, 913.426.2050 (cell & WhatsApp) Photography,
