By Arianna Smith MIPA students beat the heat Tuesday evening on Shaw Terrace with the Kiddie Pool Challenge, a play on the bobbing-for-apples activity that incorporated gemstones, kiddie pools, and bags upon bags of ice. In addition to being a relief from the weather, the chilly challenge offered team points in the MIPA Cup Tournament for those who participated. … [Read more...] about MIPA students beat the heat with a Kiddie Pool Challenge
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MIPA Cup: a breakdown of how to win it
Five summers ago, MIPA coordinators awarded the first MIPA Cup. Since then, classes have spent their week at MIPA competing to bring honor and glory to themselves, their classes and their schools. MIPA Cup coordinator Sara-Beth Badalamente said she has several activities for students to participate in to win points. She said students should be sure to sign in at each activity … [Read more...] about MIPA Cup: a breakdown of how to win it
Activities kick start MIPA
After a long day of travel, checking in and unpacking, MIPA campers will have the opportunity to unwind with activities beginning tonight. “I’m going to be very diligent in adding up the points for the MIPA Cup,” Student Activities Director Sara-Beth Badalamente said. “Points that smaller classes earn will be weighted so it’s fair for all classes.” All activities, … [Read more...] about Activities kick start MIPA
First round of MIPA volleyball tournament gets rained out
Rain canceled the first round of the popular MIPA workshop volleyball tournament, which was scheduled to begin on Aug. 4 prior to the students’ dinner hour. Students who participate in the tournament, as well as other recreational activities, can earn points for their respective classes in the pursuit of the MIPA Cup, a large traveling trophy for the class that earns the most … [Read more...] about First round of MIPA volleyball tournament gets rained out
Volleyball Day Two
Five teams are continuing on in the MIPA Cup Championship. Dean Hume's "Newspaper Editors," Ike Lea's "Sports Photography," The Upstart Staff, Randy Scott's "Smile, You're On Camera," and Jeff Nardone's "Sports Coverage" will all continue on in hopes of becoming the second MIPA Cup Champion. … [Read more...] about Volleyball Day Two