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40th Ramayana Photobook Available for Purchase

Guest photographer Preston Merchant has created a striking 56-page photo book of his behind-the-scenes images from 2018’s 40th anniversary Ramayana!. Copies may be purchased for $15 each. Order your copy today! Using the link above, you can also order copies of Preston’s other Ramayana!…

South Valley magazine: 40 Years of Tradition

South Valley magazine, 6/5/2018, “40 Years of Tradition,” by Kimberly Ewertz. Read online

Marine Adventure: 2018 Catalina Learning Journey

While the ninth and tenth grade classes travel to southern California together, they embark on very different journeys. The groups take separate boats to separate parts of Santa Catalina Island; and their programs have different learning goals and very different structures. “Catalina offers…

SantaCruzParent.com: We Remember, Honoring the “Greatest Generation,” A Teen’s Passion for History Connects Generations

SantaCruzParent.com, 5/24/2018, “We Remember – Honoring the ‘Greatest Generation,’ Teen Engages Veterans to Discuss War, Sacrifice and History,” by Cyrus Kamkar, grade 12. When I read a local teen’s essay about World War II veterans and American values, I was so impressed with the concepts and…

Both Sides of the Desk and Stage: Faculty Spotlight on Sampad Martin Kachuck

As we prepare for Mount Madonna School’s 40th annual Ramayana! – and Sampad Kachuck’s 35th year directing this epic – it seems relevant to turn the spotlight on Sampad and acknowledge our deep gratitude for his many contributions. This article was first…

Public Speaking and Problem Solving: Students Participate in Local Model United Nations Conference

In April, six Mount Madonna School (MMS) upper school students attended a Model United Nations (MUN) conference hosted by Pacific Collegiate School (PCS) in Santa Cruz. The MMS students prepared for the conference by meeting once a week with history teacher and…

The Art of Asking Questions: Students Interview Former Secretary of State George Shultz

Sitting around an imposing table at the Annenberg Conference Center at Stanford’s Hoover Institution, some 30 Mount Madonna School (MMS) juniors and seniors leaned forward listening intently to the soft and yet authoritative voice of former Secretary of State George P. Shultz. The students had prepared for this interview for weeks, conducting research and discussing and formulating questions, as part of their Values in World Thought social studies curriculum. This preparation and hard work was worthwhile; as evidenced by students’ engagement with this seminal political figure, and insights drawn from the advice and experiences he shared.

The Gift of Meaningful Work: Robin Hamsa Heinrich

Whether learning about inspirational ‘moral heroes,’ creating papier mache bird models with high school ‘big buddies,’ or absorbing history lessons in situ along California’s coastal area or in the Sierra mountains, students in Robin Hamsa Heinrich’s third grade class are active and challenged.

A Hearty Congratulations to our Boys Volleyball Athletes and Coaches!

“Last night the boys volleyball season came to a close with a loss in the Central Coast Section Division III semifinals,” commented coach PK McDonald. “This season has been filled with great accomplishments and a great deal of adversity. It has offered…

Government in Action: Washington, D.C. Learning Journey 2018

Mount Madonna School’s Values in World Thought Program We hope you will follow the Mount Madonna School juniors and seniors’ journey to Washington, D.C., May 12-23, as they interview an interesting array of government and social action leaders. Our students have been…