The Missouri Scholars Academy (MSA) is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2025. Since its inception, MSA has been dedicated to providing academically gifted high school students with a transformative experience that nurtures their intellectual growth, creativity, and interpersonal skills. This milestone marks four decades of inspiring excellence and fostering a love for learning among Missouri’s brightest young minds.
MSA will host a special 40th Anniversary Event on Saturday, June 21, 2025, bringing together alumni, current students, faculty, and staff to celebrate the program’s enduring impact. We invite everyone who has been part of this extraordinary journey to join us as we reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to the next 40 years of academic excellence.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 12 PM to 1:00PM | Registration |
| 1PM to 2:15PM | 1985-2014 Alumni Big Group, led by Ted Tarkow OR 2015-2024 Alumni Big Group, led by Steven Keller |
| 2:30PM to 4PM | Afternoon Programs including an Alumni Panel |
| 4:30PM to 6:30PM | Alumni reception at the Heidelberg* |
| 6:30PM | Missouri High Steppers and Street Dance, Lowry Mall |
| *For Alumni 21 and older + a guest. Heavy appetizers and soda included with a cash bar available $25 registration fee per attendee for the reception only! Due to space, the reception is limited to the first 120 registrations. |
Please use the link below to register for all parts of the day. Registration is required to attend, and guests will be asked to wear a name tag throughout the day. This link can also be used to preorder your MSA 40th anniversary t-shirt.
Please fill out a brief Alumni Survey to help us learn more about your MSA experiences:
- Reconnect with old friends and mentors: MSA is sharing the reunion news and date with as many past attendees, staff, and faculty as possible!
- Celebrate the program’s success: Reflect on how MSA has transformed the lives of thousands of students.
- Be part of MSA’s future: Learn how you can support MSA’s program and students for the next 40 years, and beyond!
As we commemorate MSA’s 40th anniversary, we look forward to another 40 years of inspiring and empowering future generations of Missouri’s brightest minds. Whether you’re an alumnus, a current student, or a future participant, we invite you to celebrate with us and continue being a part of MSA’s incredible journey.
For Questions, please contact: MOScholarsAcademy@missouri.edu
“I definitely took a chance in attending MSA. There was obviously very little information; I couldn’t just go talk to someone who had been there before because it was the first year of the Academy. I’m so thankful that I did make the decision to attend, though. I fell in love with the program right away.”
–Tonya Keyser, MSA Class of 1985, Educator
“Like most high school kids, I felt alone in a lot of ways. That all changed when I came to MSA. I built so many outstanding friendships and created lasting memories. The learning opportunities were amazing. There were great lessons that I took away from the experience.”
—Christina Andrade Melly, MSA Class of 2004, High School English Teacher