Memorial Service Planned to Honor Coach Trevor Krieg

The Mount Madonna School community is saddened by the sudden loss of volleyball coach and friend, Trevor Krieg, in an accident on Memorial Day weekend.

On Thursday, May 31 at 8:00pm there will be a candlelight vigil at Main Beach by the boardwalk – please bring a candle and a photo.

On Saturday, June 2 at 9:00am there is a 4-person volleyball tournament being held at Rio Del Mar Beach. Signups are at 8:15am. All proceeds will be going to Trevor’s family to help pay for funeral costs.

Santa Cruz Sentinel: Tragic Loss of Devoted Volleyball Coach, Trevor Krieg

Santa Cruz Sentinel, 5/26/2012, “Trevor Krieg, devoted volleyball coach, dies after fall from houseboat on Lake Shasta,” by Shanna McCord. Read more: http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci_20718794/trevor-krieg-popular-volleyball-coach-dies-after-fall?IADID=Search-www.santacruzsentinel.com-www.santacruzsentinel.com

Krieg Made a Big Impact in Short Time in Volleyball Community

Santa Cruz Sentinel, 5/27/2012, Volleyball Commentary: “Krieg made big impact in short time; Coach’s death scars local community,” by Julie Jag. Read more: http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/sports/ci_20721421/julie-jag-out-there-krieg-made-big-impact?IADID=Search-www.santacruzsentinel.com-www.santacruzsentinel.com

2012 Co-Valedictorians, Salutatorian and Seniors’ College Choices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mount Madonna School (MMS) is pleased to announce McKenzie Caborn and Kabir Ahluwalia as the 2012 senior class Co-Valedictorians, and Alex Hooven as Salutatorian. These three students earned this distinction through hard work and focused effort, edging out their peers at the small Central Coast school known for strong academics, environmental education, performing arts and a competitive volleyball program. The 2012 high school graduation ceremony will commence at 9:30am on Thursday, June 14 at the school’s upper campus.

Students Recognized in County Math Contest

Congratulations to Mount Madonna School’s (MMS) fifth grade participants for receiving a 3rd Place team award in the 45th annual Santa Cruz County Math Contest, held earlier this month at Aptos High School.

Students to Dance in Summer Performances

Six Mount Madonna School students will perform as part of Steps Dance Studio’s summer recital series. The performances are planned for June 13-15 at the Henry Mello Center for the Performing Arts in Watsonville.

Show dancers will include: Mariska Goldstein (Pre), Summer Howley (2nd), Kayla Goldstein (2nd), Denali Spector (2nd), Brielle Goldstein (4th), and Cassie Caborn (9th).

Thanks for a Successful Play It Forward! Golf Tournament

We offer a big Thank You to Jen and Bart Meltzer (Ben, 2nd), for co-chairing the 4th Annual Play it Forward! Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 17, at DeLaveaga Golf Course. This gym fundraiser was a great success, thanks to the planning and hard work by Jen and Bart.

A special shout-out to Armand Nascimento (Nicole, 12th) and Robert Moreno (CeCe, 8th) for a delicious barbeque, and to Letty Bess (Courtney, 12th; Cameron, 8th), faculty member Matt Meachen and his mom, Sue Meachen, for their work before, during and after the tournament.

Summit for the Planet Fundraising Celebration

On Tuesday May 29th, we will celebrate our fundraising efforts with an all-school Ice Cream Party! We are so thrilled and thankful to have reached our $20,000 school goal, and we want to congratulate all the students and their families who contributed to this success!

MS and HS Boys Volleyball: Congratulations on Great Seasons!

Being part of a team requires dedication, regular practice, and a commitment to one’s teammates, coach, and self.

Throughout the athletic seasons at MMS, there is also a tremendous amount of team support from parents: helping with everything from carpooling and transportation, to feeding hungry players, doing admissions or book for home matches, or lending visible and vocal support as fans on the bleachers. Thank you parents – all of your help is greatly appreciated!

Santa Cruz Sentinel: CCS Volleyball Final

Santa Cruz Sentinel, 5/16/2012, “Mount Madonna falls in final, again,” by Julie Jag. Photos by Shmuel Thaler. Read more: http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/sports/ci_20633367/ccs-boys-volleyball-mount-madonna-falls-final-again