MMS Announces 2015 Valedictorian and Seniors’ College Choices
Mount Madonna School (MMS) is pleased to announce Lexi Julien as the 2015 senior class Valedictorian. Julien earned this distinction through hard work and focused effort, edging out her peers at the small Central Coast school known for strong academics, environmental education, performing arts and a competitive volleyball program. The 2015 high school graduation ceremony will commence at 9:30am on Thursday, June 11 at the school’s upper campus.
Guest Photographer Robert Eliason to Photograph Ramayana Rehearsals
Please join us in welcoming Robert Eliason as a guest photographer ‘behind the scenes’ at Ramayana!Parents, students and faculty may see him at the all-school gyn rehearsal on May 30, as well the days leading up to the performances at the theater.
Junior’s Poem Wins First Prize in County Competition
For the second time in as many years, Mount Madonna School (MMS) student’ junior Julia Gratton has wowed the judges
Awakin.org: ‘Nurturing Values-Based Learning Journeys for Tomorrow’s Citizens”
Awaking.org, 5/9/2015, “Call with Ward Mailliard, Values Educator: Nurturing Values-Based Learning Journeys for Tomorrow’s Citizens.” Listen to the podcast or read the call transcripts
Santa Cruz Sentinel: Mount Madonna Students Win National Environmental Award
Santa Cruz Sentinel, 5/16/2015, “Mount Madonna students win national environmental award,” by Kara Guzman. Photos by Kevin Johnson. Read more
India West: Mount Madonna’s “Ramayana!” Returns to San Jose in June
India West, 5/15/2015, “Mount Madonna’s Ramayana! Returns to San Jose in June.” Read more
Gender Equality and Women’s History: Students Share Research with Campus Community
March was Women’s History Month and the 12th graders taking the American Women’s History elective course with teacher Tiffany Wayne chose to commemorate by launching a campus education campaign highlighting historical and current gender equality issues. Honoring Traditions: Middle School Student Mural Installed
Thalia and Melpomene, the ancient Greek muses, are frequently depicted in modern theater by two masks with exaggerated expressions. These iconic theatrical symbols, one smiling and one frowning, represent the divide between comedy and tragedy, and feature prominently in a Mount Madonna School (MMS) student mural recently installed at the Upper Campus.EPA honors Mount Madonna class
Santa Cruz Sentinel Story 4/25/2015 at http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/social-affairs/20150425/epa-honors-mount-madonna-class
6th and 7th Grade Students Lead Fundraising Effort to Help Nepal
The 6th and 7th grade World History classes are happy to report the results of their on-campus fundraising efforts for Nepal earthquake relief. The students collected $554 in cash and checks through our upper campus donation boxes. An amazing outpouring of support from our campus community of students, faculty, staff, and visitors!!
