Mount Madonna School (MMS) is pleased to announce Indigo Kelly as the 2018 Valedictorian, and Zachary Wagner as Salutatorian. These students earned this distinction through hard work and focused effort, edging out their peers at the small Central Coast school known for…
The 2018 All-Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League (SCCAL) Boys Volleyball awards were announced recently and several Mount Madonna School student athletes were recognized: First Team: Brigg Busenhart, Jordan Willis Second Team: Sage Turner, Zac Clark, Zach Wagner Honorable Mentions: Luca Peruzzi, Samith…
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, 6/5/2018, “40 Years of Tradition,” by Kimberly Ewertz. Read online
gmh Today, June/July 2018 issue, “Jai Hanuman: MMS Ramayana Turns 40!” Read online (page 45)
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…
India Post, 5/24/2018, “MMS Ramayana to Present 40th Production. ” Read the article
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…
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…
India West, 5/17/2018, “Mount Madonna School Returns with 40th Annual Production of Ramayana! June 7-10.” Mount Madonna School will be presenting the 40th anniversary production of “Ramayana!,” the ancient epic adapted for modern audiences and set to a mix of traditional and contemporary music…
