MPC History
This Summer Surge snack shop was, and still is, the talk of the town when all the kids could say back in the day was "AIRHEAD EXTREMES!!"
What is the Banana Cabana?
This obscure outdoor activity, involving trees and binoculars, is commonly what you will find Mr. Cole doing as he spends early quiet mornings.
What is Bird Watching?
The Pittsburgh Steelers have won (blank) Super Bowls
What is 6?
This popular restaurant chain is often where you can be seated to your table by Senior Chelsea Fajt.
What is Olive Garden?
This minor prophet spent three days and three nights in the belly of a giant fish.
Who is Jonah?
Our infamous Clayton Center was founded recently in (year)
When is 2003?
Mr. Cole met Mrs. Cole *a.k.a Journey* in (year).
What is 2017?
This urban area was developed in the early 19th century as a central hub for iron, glass and steel. More recently it has been transformed into a modern wholesale market network with iconic shops such as Wholey's Fish Market and Puttshack.
What is The Strip District?
This rambunctious senior is often seen wearing multiple hats *a.k.a doing many different things* and is formally known as Senior Joel (blank) Searock.
Who is Sterling?
During Babylonian captivity, this Old Testament book of the Bible details a story of three men cast into the fiery furnace by King Nebuchadnezzar, and with great faith ultimately survived because of God's provision and deliverance.
What is Daniel?
In 2020, MPC changed the name of this iconic service day in May from "(blank) Day" to "Love Local Day"
What is "Compassion"?
This car make and model was so good to Mr. Cole, that he bought a second one in red to ensure safety for Lil' Violet.
What is Toyota RAV4?
This famous female singer attended North Allegheny Intermediate High School and is commonly know for her hit "Genie in a Bottle" and presence on NBC's The Voice.
Who is Christina Aguilera?
This critically acclaimed film, featuring a board game, is soon to be performed at Shady Side Academy where Senior Drew Little will hold a lead role for the play.
What is Clue?
This public miracle was the first recorded of Jesus, performed at a wedding feast in Cana of Galilee. (John 2)
What is Turning Water into Wine?
Led by Dr. Dean Weaver in June 2006, MPC voted by a large majority (951 to 93) to join the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC), splitting off from this popular denomination.
What is the Presbyterian Church (USA) or PCUSA?
This extinct YouthWorks site is home to one of the largest cartel operations in the United States, where Mr. Cole resided in the summer of 2019
What is the Blackfeet Indian Reservation?
This immigrant and philanthropist moved from Scotland to Pittsburgh at the age of 12. He would eventually go on to establish a large steel company that would be sold for $480M in 1901, making this man the richest in the world.
Who is Andrew Carnegie?
Once almost extinct, this beloved phrase helped humble the big egos of men. Senior Penelope can be heard saying this before multiple occasions.
What is "Chivalry Ain't Dead, Ladies Eat First"?
This judge of Israel, depicted in Judges 7, reduced his army to just 300 men and defeated the Midianites using trumpets, empty pitchers, and torches
Who is Gideon?
You may have thought we forgot about Senior Colin Moran. He quoted the line in a southern accent "And that was because of the (blank blank)" when hearing from a woman about a flood that destroyed the Town of Man, West Virginia, on the 2026 Summer HS Mission Trip.
What is the Federal Government?
This depiction on Mr. Cole's forearm is a heritage piece symbolizing where his birth family is from.
What is a Sailboat?
This commercial broadcasting station went on the air in Pittsburgh on November 2, 1920, as America's first.
What is KDKA?
Seniors Eleanor Klocko and Theodore Klocko were born on June 16, 2008. This Hampton Township elementary school hosted this set of twins for 6 years and is home to McCully Road's finest.
What is Poff Elementary School?
King of Judah, Hezekiah prayed to the Lord out of weakness and insufficiency to deliver Judah from the destruction of Sennarcherib and this army. The Lord answered this prayer by sending an angel in the night to strike down 185,000 men of this army which is detailed in 2 Chronicles 32 and 2 Kings 19.
What is the Assyrian Army?