By Darryl Mellema, Associate Editor, Moose Magazine
Every year, Mooseheart students recognize Memorial Day on the Friday before the holiday weekend. This year’s ceremony took place Friday (May 25.) All Mooseheart High School students are participants in the school’s Naval Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (NJROTC) unit, … (read more)
By Darryl Mellema, Associate Editor, Moose Magazine
Through 15 years, Mooseheart’s annual Blessing of the Bikes has grown, expanded and become a fixture on the campus’ calendar. This year’s event, which took place May 19, was again a success, attracting 200 motorcycle enthusiasts on 155 bikes. … (read more)
By Darryl Mellema, Associate Editor, Moose Magazine
Through three years in Mooseheart’s Naval Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NJROTC) program, Amanda Jones has proven to be a leader. While there was a certain feeling that Jones would become the Commanding Officer (C.O.) for her senior year, it … (read more)
By Darryl Mellema, Associate Editor, Moose Magazine
The slogan to the Education Rising at Aurora University program is “There’s Power in Teaching.” Thursday, students in that program showed there is power in fundraising as well, when they presented a check for $555.25 to Mooseheart from a recent … (read more)
By Darryl Mellema, Associate Editor
Of the many partnerships that connect Mooseheart students with local communities, none is stronger than the one with Illinois Miss Amazing, an annual event for girls and women with disabilities that takes place in early April at the Yellow Box … (read more)