Dear friends and families of Metro Prep,
It is with heavy hearts that we must share the extremely sad news of the passing of our beloved principal and founder, William Wayne McKelvey. Wayne had been fighting a private battle with cancer and despite his courage and the grateful help from his medical team, family and friends, he passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, March 20th, 2024. Funeral details will be made available shortly. There was always something to learn from Wayne, and we suspect that this difficult time will teach us all something new about what it means to be part of the Metro Prep Family, since 1982. Vice Principals Debra McKelvey and Ryan Seeley will continue running the school and stepping in as Acting Principals, as they have been doing during Wayne’s recent illness, for the remainder of the school year. In September, Metro Prep Academy will commence the 2024-2025 academic year with a new principal that shares the vision and values of Metro Prep. Thank you to everyone for your kind words and condolences. Feel free to share your thoughts and kind wishes. Wayne cared deeply about you all until his last day. Love from us all at MPA.
William Wayne McKelvey- 1946-2024. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Metro Prep Administration. Painting of Wayne by Sujin Ahn.