First Day of the 3rd Year of Chesterton Academy

These are the lucky kids who attend Chesterton Academy, a school based on ideals put forth in Chesterton's writings.

This is the third year of operation, and the school is obviously growing by leaps and bounds.

Congratulations, Chesterton Academy!

A New Year at the Chesterton Academy

This just in from Dale:

This morning we began classes for Chesterton Academy’s second year. 20 students, grades 9, 10, and 11. (doubling our enrollment from last year) My wife will be teaching Spanish and Drama, my son Philosophy and History, and some math classes are being taught by Jim Carrico, who founded the Nevada Chesterton Society.

In addition to asking God’s blessings on the coming year, say a prayer of thanksgiving that this miracle is taking place right before our eyes.

Chuck Colson Likes the Chesterton Academy idea

Audio of this talk here.

Chesterton Academy in the News

Read to the end and then post some comments. Some of the comments already posted need to be refuted. Go for it!

Chesterton Academy Opening Day

Yesterday, a new adventure began.

Chesterton Academy opened its doors for its first day of classes. After an early morning Mass, Ten students gathered around a table at Eliot Community Center in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, and I had the privilege of telling them what they were in for. We began by talking about the meaning of the Incarnation and that everything they would learn during their time at Chesterton Academy would somehow be connected to that Truth. They are going to learn about the Word and the importance of words, starting with one of the best practitioners of words in the English language – so I handed out a couple of essays by G.K. Chesterton.

Headmaster John DeJak then took over and began their first Latin lesson.

By the end of the day they will have a head full of history, algebra, philosophy, astronomy, and Old Testament. Art and music to follow. All tied together in a beautiful, seamless package, all connected to the Truth. As Chesterton says, “There is only one subject.”

Thank you everyone for your prayers and support and for helping make this happen.

Your servant,
Dale Ahlquist, President

The Chesterton Academy Advisory Council

Just Announced: Members of the Chesterton Academy advisory council.

The Press takes note of the new Chesterton Academy

Read about an article which appears in the Wanderer about the Chesterton Academy.

UPDATE: Now you can read it here.

Chilly?

I wore my Chesterton University sweatshirt until it wore out. Almost every time I wore it, someone would stop me on the street, kind of pause and stare, and then say,

"Um, where is that? Because I'm from Chesterton [Indiana] and I didn't think there was a University there..."

I would reassure them it was about G. K. Chesterton and that it was sort of a joke about his writing being so universal and thorough, you could get a University degree just by reading him, etc.

But now, there is a new sweatshirt. A sweatshirt with Chesterton's name on it and a school's name, and the place is real. And by wearing this sweatshirt, you can really support the new school, and advertise for it to as you travel around the country.

It's only $32, and the proceeds go to help start up the school, a worthy cause. Buy one today and keep the winter chill away.

Chesterton Academy Meeting: Opening Speech

It is worth taking the time to read this speech, and once again, I am envious of those lucky folks living in the St. Paul area. The Chesterton Academy is going to be a marvelous endeavor and blessing to those involved.

For those of us who cannot attend (because we're too old) or have children who cannot attend (because we live too far away) let's commit ourselves to praying for this worthy educational establishment, especially as it begins the journey.

Headmaster at Chesterton Academy Announced: John DeJak

Welcome Headmaster DeJak!

Chesterton Academy Meeting

If you live in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, there is an important meeting in two days on November 15th concerning the new Chesterton Academy. Please attend if you are able.