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M AY F I E L D J U N I O R S C H O O L O F T H E H O LY C H I L D J E S U S
Our Mission Mayfield Junior School, a Catholic independent school founded and sponsored by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, implements the philosophy of the Holy Child Schools which is based on trust and reverence for the dignity of every person. We are committed to the religious and educational development of each child and to maintaining a sense of community and family spirit that welcomes people of diverse backgrounds. At Mayfield, each child is challenged to reach his or her potential. We encourage our students to respond to the needs of our time with compassion, integrity, and confidence in God and in their own gifts.
Educational Vision Statement Guided by our Holy Child heritage, we provide a distinctive educational experience that balances tradition and innovation in an intellectually challenging and creative environment. Students discover their best selves as they question, collaborate, and connect in a joyful community.
Goals for Schools of the Holy Child
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As a member of the Holy Child Network
Head of School
of Schools, Mayfield Junior School is
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committed to living the seven goals
Administration
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that define our distinctive Holy Child
Director of Facilities
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spirit and perpetuate our tradition.
Larry Guyer
Goal 1
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Director of Technology and Emergency Operations
From the Head of School
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Board Notes
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Holy Child Schools foster a faith
Middle School Director
Welcome Joe Sciuto
commitment that engenders a joyous
Laura Kennedy
Lower School Director
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Celebrating the Class of 2020
personal relationship with God in
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addressing the challenges of the world.
Lauren Marlis
Reach Out
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Director of Advancement Director of Enrollment
Goal 2 Holy Child Schools live, learn, and worship
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as a dynamic Christian community.
Kathryn Sweeney
Goal 3
Editor
Holy Child Schools offer an intellectually
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challenging and creative program of
Contributors
Director of Finance and Operations
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Mission Matters Teaching and Learning from a Distance
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Spring Traditions Re-imagined
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Holy Child Schools work for Christian
Lisa Byrne Pamela Danni Andrew Gallanis Amanda Manker Erika Sears Nicole Wirth Katharina Zirn
principles of justice, peace, and
Design
Caroline Halili
Faculty & Staff Transitions
compassion in every facet of life.
study that develops a love of learning and academic excellence. Goal 4
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Goal 5 Holy Child Schools create a learning climate based on trust and reverence for the dignity and uniqueness of each person. Goal 6 Holy Child Schools promote the personal growth and development of all who participate in the life of the school. Goal 7 Holy Child Schools ensure the continuation and growth of Holy Child mission and philosophy in the school.
Lisa Byrne Rick Davitt Anna Longstaff Kelli MacTaggart Kristina Martinez de la Torre Adrianna Schuster
Holy Child Awards
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Sugar Spectacular Benefit 2020
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Alumni
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Our Holy Child Chapel
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In Memoriam
The Maypoll is published annually for the community and friends of Mayfield Junior School. We welcome your comments and suggestions. Every effort is made to avoid errors, misspellings and omissions. Please direct any questions, comments or corrections to Kristina Martinez de la Torre, Mayfield Junior School, 405 South Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101, kmdelatorre@mayfieldjs.org Non-Discrimination Policy Mayfield Junior School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, national or ethnic origin, religion or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid or other school-administered programs or activities. Accreditations and Associations Mayfield Junior School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA) and the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
For more information about Mayfield Junior School, please visit our website at www.mayfieldjs.org
From the Head of School
First and foremost, I hope that all of you and your loved ones are healthy and safe. During these extremely challenging times, I know that the traditions and joyfulness of our Mayfield Junior School community bring us all together (even virtually). As I completed a very unique first year as Head of School, I have been so strengthened by the love from our students, their parents, our faculty and staff, our alumni, and other friends of Mayfield. The 2019-2020 school year was unlike any other, but it ended with most, if not all, of our Mayfield traditions in place. Our faculty and staff rose to the occasion taking on this new form of virtual, Holy Child education. Our students learned resiliency skills, remaining cheerful and committed to their studies throughout the spring, even though we were separated those last three months. We have all grown a great deal, and we are prepared for what lies ahead. This spring, America had to face its brutal history of racism in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, and the continued loss of Black lives. I recently read an interview with Father Bryan Massingale, professor of theology at Fordham University and the author of Racial Justice and the Catholic Church. Father Massingale spoke about Saint Thomas Aquinas, who said that we incur the sin of anger in three ways. The first is by excess, as when anger becomes out of
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control and turns to rage. The second way we can sin by anger is when the anger is misdirected. But then he says the third way we sin through anger is by deficiency. Father Massingale said, “And he’s (St. Thomas Aquinas) very clear here: we sin by deficiency when we’re not angry when we ought to be, as in, he says, in the presence of injustice. What he says is beautiful: anger is the passion that moves the will to justice.” At Mayfield, we know that we need to listen and learn about systemic racism and persistent equity problems in our society. We must hear the voices of our Black families, offering the support they truly need in solidarity and strength. We need to reach out to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in our community, establishing caring and considerate lines of communication. We need to be anti-racist and inclusive. We can and will do better as we stride towards meaningful actions with lasting and just impact. The current plan will be to educate our Board of Trustees, students, faculty and staff, parents, and alumni about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). We will form committees across these constituencies to address and support DEI initiatives. Our DEI Coordinator will work with school leadership to form these committees. We must live our motto, “Actions not Words.”
We begin the 2020-2021 academic year committed to providing a program that is consistent yet flexible and has the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff in the forefront. Our Ever Forward Back-to-School Scenario Planning Team oversaw Academic, Health and Safety, and Finance/Budget Task Forces, which are made up of administrators, faculty and staff members, parents, and Board of Trustees members. There is so much that is unknown as we move forward in the age of this pandemic. I am extremely proud of the Team’s amazing work. They have created a new academic block schedule that will easily pivot from fully remote to fully on campus as the year progresses. We have created small cohorts of students and teachers to maintain physical distancing and help with contact tracing. There will be symptom screening on multiple levels for each on-campus school day (including thermal temperature cameras at entrances) as well as deep cleaning, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for faculty, staff, and students, extra handwashing stations, new safety signage, and a host of other necessary precautions and accommodations. I am so grateful we have an amazingly dedicated faculty and staff at Mayfield, all ready to face the challenges ahead. To learn more about our Ever Forward Back to School Planning, visit our website: www.mayfieldjs. org/everforward. I want to thank Alison Jones Gamble ’83, P ’18, ’20, who has termed out as our outstanding Board Chair. Fortunately,
Alison will remain on our Board of Trustees. It is rare to find a Board Chair who has had such a long and close relationship with our school, and I appreciate the support and guidance she gave me this past year. We welcome Jason Bridge P ’23, ’23, as our new Board Chair. Jason is a strong voice for equity, and he is extremely focused on the present and long-term financial sustainability of our school. We also welcome Beth Dorr as our Interim Lower School Director. Many of you know Beth as a long-time Lower School teacher at MJS. We are so fortunate that she agreed to step in and lead our Lower School at this time. Her warmth and sense of humor are just what our children, faculty, and parents need during these stressful times. Thank you for all of your past and future support of Mayfield Junior School. We will continue to lean on all of you as we navigate these uncharted waters. The traditions of our Holy Child community will keep us all focused on whole child education and encouraging each student to discover their unique potential. Now, more than ever, our Mayfield children need joy in their lives as they become strong problem solvers, effective communicators, and faithfilled global citizens.
Sincerely, Joe Sciuto, Head of School
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Board Notes At the final meeting for the 2019-2020 school year, Board Chair Alison Jones Gamble ’83 retired her role as Board Chair and passed the torch to incoming Chair, Jason Bridge. The entire Board of Trustees expressed gratitude and praise for Alison’s leadership through the Head of School search and transition, and for her counsel as the school navigated the coronavirus stay at home orders and distance learning challenges. Alison will remain on the Board for one more year. In addition, retiring members Monsignor Clement Connolly, Brett Foy P’14, ’16, ’20 and Pam King P’18, ’20, ’22 were recognized for their service, expertise and fellowship.
“Alison had the unenviable task of guiding the Board and the School through an incredibly challenging time. Faced with the first head of school change in more than 10 years and confronted with the unprecedented pandemic, Alison displayed strong leadership. Alison has the impressive capability to act decisively while also making people with opposite viewpoints feel their voices were heard and considered. I never lacked confidence in the direction the school would take during her tenure as Board chair because there are few people I trust as much to consistently make the right decisions. Alison attended MJS, she sent her own children to MJS, she served a full six-year tenure on the Board and still answered the call to lead the school as Board chair. I am extremely grateful for her conscientious leadership. MJS will continue to benefit from groundwork laid under her leadership for years to come.” Keith Thorell P’17, ’19, ’23
2019-2020 Board of Trustees Alison Jones Gamble ’83, Chair, Jenn Allen, Jason Bridge, Ryan Brist, Jason Chan, Msgr. Clement Connolly, Brett Foy, Dennis Jebbia, Pamela King, Brent Mason, Steve Mena, Bob Nakasone, Chad Norton, Dr. Chelsey Page, Gwen Palafox, Amy Powell, Mari Salazar, Hunt Salembier, Keith Thorell, Rob Tolleson, France White, SHCJ (Ex-Officio), David Willingham
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Announcing Jason Bridge as new Chair of the Board of Trustees Jason Bridge has been appointed the new Chair of Mayfield Junior School’s Board of Trustees beginning 2020-2021. An equity trader with The Capital Group, Jason joined the Board in 2018 and has served on the Advancement, Finance and Audit and Risk Management committees. He and his wife Evy have twins, DeAngelo and Evita, entering sixth-grade this year.
“It is an extraordinary honor and privilege to be asked to serve as the Board Chair for the MJS Board of Trustees. There has never been a time when MJS’s Mission, Philosophy, and Community have been more appreciated by our family. Crises tend to compress time, test the viability of any system and expose its weaknesses. Mayfield Junior School, built on its foundation of Mission, Philosophy, and Community, has thrived and is emerging stronger. Our community’s commitment to the whole child has empowered our children with confidence and a sense of security that cannot be replicated. Rarely has the need to nurture the ‘whole child’ been more profound. The “Wants of the Age’ have always demanded us to be actively engaged in understanding what it means to be a community that is equitable and inclusive. These are the very guiding principles of a Holy Child Education. We understand that in order to honor our principles, there needs to be honest analysis and consistent accountability. We also understand that more work needs to be done and, as a result, has already started. I want to thank the Mayfield Community for taking care of our children, our families, and each other, during a time of need. We are all fortunate to be beneficiaries of the selfless commitment of our leadership team, faculty and staff. I have been witness to this and am impressed by their collaborative nature and their expertise. I am inspired by a Board that is strong, talented and focused on the current goals of ‘meeting the wants of the age’ while maintaining a true vision for the future needs of the MJS student.”
New Trustees We welcome our new trustees, and thank them in advance for sharing their time and expertise with our school.
Michael Albrecht has more than 15
years of experience in the real estate industry and is currently president of MRA Realty Advisors Inc. and a partner is Cardinal Development, LLC (CardDev). As president of MRA Realty, Michael provides the strategic vision and day-to-day operations of the company and is intricately involved with each project and client. His role at CardDev includes property acquisition, due diligence, legal and banking relationships. In addition to his real estate career, Michael practiced law for seven years in Washington, DC and St. Louis, Missouri. He has served on the Chandler School’s Board of Trustees working on various committees and as chair of the Risk Assessment & Compliance Committee. Michael also serves on the Pasadena Southwest Little League (“PSWLL”) Board of Directors and in 2019 was elected to the Pasadena City Council Human Services Commission. Michael has earned a Juris Doctor cum laude and a Bachelor of Science in business administration magna cum laude from Saint Louis University. He and his wife, Lauren have two children.
Kerry Martin is Dean of Studies at
Providence High School in Burbank. Originally from the east coast, Kerry began her career in education in Arlington, Virginia after earning a bachelor's degree from George Mason University. She spent time in Chile, teaching English as a second language before moving to California in 2003 and joining the faculty at Providence High School. During the 20192020 year, Kerry served on Mayfield’s Facilities and Technology Committee. She and her husband, Corbett Uzel, have two children.
Father Alan Phillip, C.P. is a
member of the Passionist Religious Congregation and resides at Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center in Sierra Madre. He conducts Parish missions and retreats, and assists at local parishes. Fr. Alan received his Master of Divinity from St. Meinrad School of Theology in Indiana, and has pursued further theological studies at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, Illinois. Fr. Alan has been an integral part of the faith life at Mayfield Junior School for nearly 20 years. He celebrates all-school masses, leads the second-grade through the sacrament of First Eucharist, and has been a part of the Committee on Mission for two years.
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Welcome New Head of School The Mayfield Junior School community welcomed Joe Sciuto in the summer of 2019 as our 17th Head of School. Engaged and inspired by the mission, Joe has been fully committed to each student’s learning and well-being. At the start of the school year, the students welcomed Mr. Sciuto at the first all-school Morning Prayer with a special blessing. Each grade level put their creative spin on sharing the spirit of MJS with Mr. Sciuto. He received cards and notes, a coaster made with recycled teeshirts (with a reminder to keep textiles out of landfills), a personal video tour of favorite places on campus, a grove of trees dedicated in his name at Tree People, and cheerful chalk drawings on his front walkway. Immersing himself in our community, Joe met with parents at several “Get to Know Joe” coffees and visited local high schools to spend some time with recent MJS alumni. Within his first few months on campus, Joe worked with faculty and staff to establish an Educational Vision Statement. In his words, “An Educational Vision Statement reflects the aspirations and core beliefs of our educational setting. The statement is a vision of the future with a clear guide and direction.”
EDUCATIONAL VISION STATEMENT Guided by our Holy Child heritage, we provide a distinctive educational experience that balances tradition and innovation in an intellectually challenging and creative environment. Students discover their best selves as they question, collaborate, and connect in a joyful community. The onset of the coronavirus and stay at home orders in early spring threw a few curves at Joe’s first year. It was a challenge for a new head to ask our close-knit connected community to move to distance learning. In all communications to parents, he was steadfast in his resolve to keep our joyful Holy Child experience intact, even virtually. As the closure progressed in mid-March, Joe wrote in his weekly letter to families, “Albert Einstein once said, ‘The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.’ It has been proven that we have a very intelligent community. Thank you for being adaptable and for embracing change.” Over the next few months, Joe led the community through this change—listening first then adapting and adjusting. Visible and constant, his one-person Morning Prayer each weekday provided comfort and consistency. Joe led the charge to keep our community connected and the shared experience of annual events and traditions— now virtual—alive. The strong spirit of the Mayfield community continues to inspire him.
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Joe Sciuto Joe certainly was the right person at the right time for MJS. Joe started as Head of School with a bit of a head start since he served on the MJS Board of Trustees for two years before applying for the HOS position. He came to MJS with a deep appreciation for our Holy Child history and a strong belief in our mission. I have the unique perspective of working with Joe as an alum of MJS, a current and past parent, and as Board Chair. Joe has proven to be thoughtful, process-oriented and present in all that he does. He prides himself on being a servant leader and leads by the MJS motto “Actions not Words.” The first year or two as a new HOS is always a challenge; getting to know your teachers/ staff, families and students, the community. No one could have predicted the disruption a worldwide pandemic would have on the MJS community. COVID-19 has forced us as a school community to dramatically pivot and adjust. Joe has proven, during this very difficult time, that he is a strong, empathic leader. Never has he strayed from our mission. If anything, our mission continues to lead Joe and our community through this challenging time. I have been honored to serve MJS as Board Chair these last two years, and a highlight to this experience was to work with Joe Sciuto. Alison Jones Gamble ’83 Board Chair 2018-2020, P ’18, ’20
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Celebrating the Class of 2020 The journey continues for the next class of MJS graduates. With great pride, the Mayfield Junior School community celebrated the Class of 2020 as they officially graduated on June 4. Like many other graduates during this unprecedented time, the milestone event was not what they expected or imagined. Family and guests could not gather shoulder to shoulder, as usual, in the Smith Gymnasium, to cheer and shed a few tears when the class stands together on the risers one last time. Yet the moment was not lost. The traditional ceremony and events surrounding graduation were reimagined for a COVID-19 world. Photographs were
“You have a voice. Remember to use it. Hold on to the strong voice this community has so lovingly cultivated in you. Use it to stand up for yourself and for what you believe in.” Kate Salembier ’16, Alumni Association Welcome organized and taken early, speeches were pre-recorded, and choral collaboration was achieved via Zoom – all brought together in video and live stream for a 3-day celebration. On June 2, faculty recognized graduates for academic achievement via a video shared at a specified time so all could virtually watch together. The following day Monsignor Connolly presided over a live broadcast of the Baccalaureate Mass from the new Holy Child Chapel. On Thursday, June 4, a graduation video made it official via Facebook and YouTube
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with several inspiring speakers, including MJS alumna Kate Salembier ’16, MJS parent Pamela E. King, Ph.D., and a special guest, Tony Award winner Renee Elise Goldsberry. Graduates watched the pre-recorded video at home before families caravanned to school to receive diplomas in a drivethrough event complete with blue carpet and multiple photo opportunities. In his address, Head of School Joe Sciuto spoke with admiration and assured the class, “You will not be defined by a worldwide pandemic. You will be defined by who you are individually and as a class, and you will be defined by the grit and determination you have shown these last few months.” Graduation speaker, Pam King, Ph.D., spoke about the journey ahead and reminded the graduates, “There are three elements … that contribute to thriving and a life of joy: 1. Growing as your own unique, genuine self, 2. Growing your connections with other people and 3. Growing in your connection with God.” Each graduating class imparts unique gifts and talents to our community, and the Class of 2020 is no different. Their collective journey at MJS and the opportunities, events, and traditions shared, create a bond like no other. In his address, Student Council President Thomas Lieb spoke from the heart, “I am proud to be among this group of artists, scientists, athletes, dancers, tech gurus, actors, debaters and most of all good people. I believe that will make the class of 2020 one of the strongest classes ever to leave Mayfield.” With joy and best wishes for the future, we congratulate the Class of 2020.
“You will not be defined by a worldwide pandemic. You will be defined by who you are individually and as a class, and you will be defined by the grit and determination you have shown these last few months. You have all learned life-long skills which will make you more successful in the future. You have learned to be more self-reliant, resilient, efficient, collaborative, and free-thinking.� Joe Sciuto, Head of School Address 2019-2020 MAYPOLL | 9
Graduation Awards The Cornelia Connelly Award for the Arts
Presented to students who have made outstanding contributions to one or more of the fine arts: drama, art and music (both choral and instrumental). These students have demonstrated the creativity, skills, self–discipline and growth characteristic of successful artists.
DANCE
Catherine Parisi, Alyssa Romero, and Santina Yvanez DRAMA
Caitlin Norton and Grace Salembier CHORAL MUSIC
Tate Harahan, Rhys King and Lauren Mascarenhas INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Nico Stanton and Danielle Tsai
Throughout the year student voices shone brightly as they crafted poetry, creative fiction, personal narratives, and literary analyses. Visual interpretations, short films, and performance brought literature to life in our classrooms. And now, as we close the book on another year, we celebrate your achievements, and your beliefs that language has power and that the world is wide enough for you to tell your own story. Diane Bonfils, English Department Chair
VISUAL ARTS
Emilia Newey and Ella von Thaden
The Christina L.C. Patel Prize in Religion
Established in honor of a young girl who achieved a great deal in her short life, the Christina L.C. Patel Religion Award is given annually to a deserving eighth-grade student who represents the ideals of Christian life.
Francesca Di Fronzo and Peter Knight
The Resa Baratta Citizenship Award
Presented by the faculty and administration in honor and memory of former faculty member Resa Baratta. Resa modeled service and citizenship in her work at Mayfield and the community. She consistently taught her students that treating others with respect and dignity was as important as any other action. This award is presented in her memory each year.
Zan Srinivasan and Luke Swanson
The Colleen Nickerson Memorial Award
Established in honor of former faculty member Colleen Nickerson, this award is given to an eighth-grade student or students who have demonstrated perseverance, commitment to growth and dedication to purpose.
Nicolle Riley and Jeremy Tan
The Highest Academic Average for the 2019 - 2020 school year Zoe Griffin
The Mayfield Award
Representing the highest goals and ideals of Holy Child education, the Mayfield Award is given annually to one or more eighth-grade students who have shown outstanding evidence of character, cooperation, loyalty and service.
Grace Salembier and Katharina Zirn
Baccalaureate Awards and Family Recognition Academic Excellence and Distinguished Achievement English ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Francesca Di Fronzo, Zoe Griffin, Jeremy Tan
Family Recognition It is a tradition during the Baccalaureate Awards ceremony to honor a family whose youngest member is graduating after many years at the school. This year we recognized the Mascarenhas Family for 16 years as a Mayfield Family.
Kristen ’12, Carmen ’15, and Lauren ’20
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT
Ty Finn Page, Zan Srinivasan, Katharina Zirn
History ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Rhys King, Jeremy Tan, Alex von Thaden DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT
Francesca Di Fronzo, Alyssa Romero, Henry Simonson, Max von Thaden
Mathematics ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Carolina Krakovic, Thomas Lieb, Jeremy Tan DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT
Olivia Bohanec, Lucas Favretto
Science ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Zoe Griffin DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT
Jeremy Tan, Alex von Thaden
Legacy Families
World Languages French
At the close of the Baccalaureate Mass several families were recognized for their multigenerational Mayfield legacy. Six 2020 graduates now share the role of MJS alumni with their parents (and grandparents!).
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Tessa Buchanan DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT: Cornelia Halferty
Latin ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Colum Manning, Jeremy Tan DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT: Nicolle Riley
Spanish ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Annie Conzonire, Grace Salembier
Vincent Bohanec ’83, Olivia Bohanec ’20 Virginia Schlueter Jones ’60, Alison Jones Gamble ’83, Grace Gamble ’20 Victoria Vaillancourt Livingstone ‘57, Pamela Livingstone Halferty ’87, Cornelia Halferty ’20 David Hayden ’88 and Shana Sechler Hayden ’87, Emma Hayden ’20 Megan Clougherty Lieb ’95, Thomas Lieb ’20 Ryan Smith ’90, Carson Smith ’20
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT
Jake Grinnell, Cristian Rojas
Honors at Entrance LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL: Jeremy Tan
The Carolyn and Peter Shea ’53 Scholarship MAYFIELD SENIOR SCHOOL:
Zoe Griffin, Lauren Mascarenhas ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL: Lucas Favretto
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Bringing the Class of 2020 Together A little planning over two days, a very large sun screen, and the magic of Photoshop allowed us to bring the Class of 2020 together one more time for an official Graduation group photograph. Students arrived in graduation attire at ten-minute intervals to stand in place for the group photo, pose for a graduation portrait and then sign the Alumni Register - with all social distancing rules in place!
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Special Delivery! It was a party train of decorated cars as faculty, and staff revelers (in masks) took to the road to celebrate the Class of 2020. Even with all precautions for physical distancing in place, there was much cheering, horn honking, and fanfare as groups delivered Graduate of Mayfield Junior School lawn signs to student homes throughout the San Gabriel Valley—taking many graduates by surprise. Students also received graduation gifts and their fourth-grade time capsules that had been hidden safely on campus for four years just for this moment. The next day alumni set out on the same map to deliver special MJS cookies and an enthusiastic welcome to the Alumni Association. We may have started a new tradition!
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Class of 2020 *Mollie Kathleen Baribault Academy of Our Lady of Peace (San Diego)
Tate McGagin Harahan Loyola High School
*Nicolle Kathleen Riley Flintridge Preparatory School
*Emma Jane Hayden Mayfield Senior School
Cristian Alejandro Rojas Loyola High School
*Olivia Marica Bohanec La Salle College Preparatory
Naomi Wu Kerekes California School of the Arts (San Gabriel Valley)
Alyssa Flora Romero Flintridge Preparatory School
*Frederick Andrew Brist St. Francis High School
*Rhys Eliot King Flintridge Preparatory School
*Tessa Kate Buchanan Mayfield Senior School
*Peter Anderson Knight Jr. St. Francis High School
Anne Elise Conzonire Mayfield Senior School
*Carolina Maria Krakovic Mayfield Senior School
*Francesca Adriana Di Fronzo Mayfield Senior School
*Lauren Michelle Lampton La Salle College Preparatory
Delilah Grace Dudas Mayfield Senior School
*Thomas John Lieb IV Notre Dame High School
Lucas John Favretto St. Francis High School
*Luke Richard Lopez La Salle College Preparatory
Catherine Rose Fife California School of the Arts (San Gabriel Valley)
Colum Manuel Manning Loyola High School
Nicholas David Battany St. Francis High School
*Frances Louise Foy Mayfield Senior School Madeleine Alexis Frealy Mayfield Senior School *David Alejandro Galaviz Villegas Loyola High School *Andreas Mitchell Gallanis Loyola High School *Grace Helen Gamble Mayfield Senior School *ZoĂŤ Luna Griffin Mayfield Senior School *Jake Emerson Grinnell St. Francis High School *Natalie Elizabeth Grohs Mayfield Senior School *Joaquin Perez Guerrero Loyola High School *Marcos Perez Guerrero Loyola High School *Cornelia Scott Halferty Mayfield Senior School
*Lauren Anjali Mascarenhas Mayfield Senior School *Donald Leonard Morgan IV Loyola High School Henry Thornton Morrison Flintridge Preparatory School *Penelope Lynn Nakasone Mayfield Senior School Emilia Newey Westridge School *Caitlin Leigh Norton Flintridge Sacred Heart Finn Alexander Oliver St. Francis High School *Tyler Finn Page Loyola High School Louis Thomas Parise III Loyola High School *Catherine Laura Parisi Maranatha High School Erica Marisol Ramos Mayfield Senior School
Secondary school choices as reported at time of publication.
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*Peter Edward Ryan Polytechnic School *Grace Beecher Salembier Polytechnic School Henry Simonson La Salle College Preparatory Carson Hailey Smith Maranatha High School Zan Iqbal Srinivasan Polytechnic School *Nicolas Edward Stanton Flintridge Preparatory School Luke Gabriel Swanson Sierra Canyon School *Jeremy Wu Tan Loyola High School Adam Tardy St. Francis High School *Danielle Zoe Tsai Flintridge Preparatory School Carolina Maria Velasquez Mayfield Senior School *Alexandra Francesca von Thaden Flintridge Preparatory School *Ella Cecilia von Thaden Flintridge Preparatory School *Maximilian Niklaus von Thaden Flintridge Preparatory School *Collin John Walker St. Francis High School *Noah Willingham Flintridge Preparatory School Santina Juana Yvanez Mayfield Senior School *Katharina Sophie Zirn Flintridge Preparatory School
* Attended MJS since kindergarten second generation Mayfield graduate
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Reach Out 2020 By Lisa Byrne & Pamela Danni
Using Our Voice “If you had a magic wand, how would you change the world?” It was the lead question for the first day of Pam Danni's Morality and Social Justice class last fall. She and history teacher, Jill Frazee introduced the class to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Seven Catholic Social Teachings (their “textbook” for the class) and told them that what it all boils down to is: Reach Out. Reach Out has always been an important part of what the MJS motto, "Actions not Words," means to all of us. From making treats and collecting towels for the Humane Society in Kindergarten to visiting with and making weighted blankets for students at Villa Esperanza in fourth-grade, every year at MJS, students are given the opportunity to make meaningful connections with
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charitable organizations in our community. This year, we gave the eighth graders more voice and choice, and opportunities to roll up their sleeves and experience Reach Out in a more meaningful way.
Making Good Choices The responses to the "magic wand" question revealed some common themes in the areas they wanted to address: poverty, equality (equal access to food, education, health care), immigration reform, and climate change. In order to address these themes, we talked to organizations we had worked with in the past, MJS community members working in these areas, and new organizations with connections to what we were trying to achieve.
Next Steps After each visit, students wrote journal entries to reflect on their visit, made goals for next steps, and connected their work back to their "magic wand" statement. It became clear early on that what most organizations really needed was funding and donations. So, we rolled up our sleeves and got to work!
We worked with the following organizations: • South Central Los Angels Ministry Project (LAMP) A Holy Child ministry, South Central LAMP provides a supportive, nurturing environment for economically poor women and their families. Students visited the primary school on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, playing with and taking care of the infant-preschool students, tutoring and helping the Kindergarten students, and cleaning/organizing the facility. • St. Francis Center - The St. Francis Center provides hunger relief to people experiencing homelessness and extremely low-income families and individuals in Los Angeles. Students traveled downtown at 6:45am every Tuesday morning to serve breakfast and pack lunches. They witnessed how homelessness is a looming reality for many Angelinos and learned about various community programs designed to help. • Dolores Mission School - A Catholic parish grade school (TK-8) committed to serving low-income families in Los Angeles. Students worked with students and did light office work. • Operation Gratitude - The organization forges strong bonds between Americans and Military & First Responders through volunteer service projects, acts of gratitude, and meaningful engagements. Eighth graders led their school families to write thank you letters to veterans and put together care packages for active military members.
In October, the Class of 2020 organized and ran a very successful Harvest Festival. From the generous raffle prizes donated by the eighth-grade families to the delicious meals served up with love, and Mr. Sciuto in the dunkless tank, the whole MJS community worked together to raise funds for Reach Out. At Christmas time, we were happy to work with our school families to collect gifts for the families at Good Shepherd Shelter. In February, we had a blast selling, sorting, and delivering Love Grams. Students hosted a variety of Snack Bars to raise funds. One favorite was working with the fourth graders on pajama day to sell hot chocolate and Christmas cookies, raising money specifically for Villa Esperanza.
Diving Deeper It was very important to us, as teachers, to help our students understand the underlying issues within our society. We started by having the students do research, using what Jill Frazee calls “a scout mentality” to find reliable resources, including websites, articles, and videos. We invited experts to talk with the students and share their knowledge. MJS alumna Marina Marmolejo ‘09 came to visit and described her work with young people experiencing homelessness in Connecticut. She created an app called DreamKit to connect those in need with programs, opportunities, and organizations that could help them. We also hosted a panel discussion, inviting individuals who do extraordinary work in our community to share their experiences. Our panel included: Greg Spiegel, Director of Strategic Infinitives at the Inner City Law Center and Mayor Eric Garcetti’s first Deputy Director of Homeless policies for the city of Los Angeles, Kathy Holtsnider, former MJS faculty member, Ylianna Guerrero, Senior Supervising Attorney with the Children’s Rights Project at Public Counsel and Supervising Attorney of the Guardianship Clinic at Stanley Mosk Courthouse, and
• Ronald McDonald House Pasadena - Ronald McDonald House Charities is an American independent nonprofit organization whose stated mission is to create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. Our students led craft projects for the children living at the RMH. • Arroyo Seco Foundation – The Foundation was created to preserve and enhance the Arroyo Seco River and its watershed through education, community involvement, improvement projects, and advocacy. Students worked in nature, sometimes in collaboration with Caltech University students.
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Teresa Galaviz, Commissioner for the City of Los Angeles overseeing five bureaus. Listening to the challenges and ongoing work of each panel member, it became clear to students that issues and injustices require intention and responsible action. Whether volunteering, collecting donations, or making service as one’s life’s work – it takes passion and commitment.
Although all of the organizations presented were worthy of our time, attention, and donations, we chose the following organizations to be awarded checks and be present for our virtual Reach Out Assembly: • Holy Child Nigeria (presented by Kat Zirn) • Dream Kit (presented by Luke Swanson) • Los Angeles Mission Project (presented by Penelope Nakasone) • Operation Gratitude (presented by Luke Lopez) • St. Francis Center (presented by Jake Grinnell)
Lifelong Philanthropy The spark of action ignited in the entire Class of 2020 was remarkable. By acting and collaborating to make the world a better place, students recognized the work that still needs to be done. Our graduates will “Lead on Purpose” as they continue their journey in high school and beyond. With confidence in their voices (and maybe a few magic wands), they will help make the world a better place.
Giving Back Stay at home orders, and the adjustment to distance learning did not diminish the class’s eagerness to continue with the final chapter in their service year – giving away the money they raised. Each student chose an organization that was near to their heart, either because of volunteer work, established relationships, or the issues that most affected their personal lives. Presentations were shared in daily Google Meets, adding another layer of perspective and a silver lining. For the first time, every eighth grader could watch, listen, and participate in all presentations.
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Mission Matters
Teaching and Learning From a Distance Each year at Mayfield Junior School is like no other. 2019-2020 was definitely that and more. Welcoming a new head of school, a new Holy Child Chapel just completed, fresh faces, eager hearts, and a pandemic? Like everyone else in the world, one day, we seemed fine, and the next, everything changed. From the first signs of a possible school closure, planning began. Staying true to our Mission in our remote learning plan was most important. How do we continue to develop the joyful community that defines Mayfield through iPad screens? How do we accommodate the different needs of each student learning at home while making sure they reach their full potential? Stages of learning starting as asynchronous transitioned to synchronous, events, and performances were re-imagined, community connection, and communication prioritized. Mayfield’s dive into remote learning was a challenge, but it was met with the tenacity and passion befitting of Holy Child educators. Learning while doing was key. Keep calm, pivot, and adjust. Meet the wants of the age. 2019-2020 MAYPOLL | 19
Brave New Learning Journey What was remote learning like? The program focused on a balance of core academics, enrichment classes, and social-emotional well-being while keeping an awareness of screen fatigue and family dynamics while learning at home. Attendance each day was a “Question of the Day” such as: what is your favorite zoo animal, or would you rather fly on a magic carpet or own a personal robot? Teachers held scheduled Zoom meetings and recorded lessons. P.E. challenges, art assignments, video collaborations, and more were posted on Seesaw, a digital portfolio both teachers and students already had experience using. Seesaw was incredibly valuable in the remote learning environment. It was the tool teachers used for assessment and became a primary connector between teachers and students. Students could post assignment work, use the space to journal, and let their teachers know when they needed help. It was a tangible way to share and document learning.
Creativity continued in ways I could never have imagined! Janet Hale, Kindergarten teacher
Examples here provide just a glimpse of the creativity and resourcefulness experienced in this brave new learning journey. Be sure to view some of the videos linked via QR code on the following pages!
Academics Committed to providing quality relationships and excellent academic lessons, the core curriculum continued with adjustments for remote learning. The faculty was committed to professional growth and spent many hours learning new and different methods of delivery and instruction. Student progress was consistently reviewed and feedback provided to address any gaps from the extended time away from campus. Eighth-Grade Latin
Sixth-Grade Ancient History
Eighth-grade Latin students created informative projects for a remote learning assignment. Detailed maps, card games, a Roman cooking show, grammar lessons, Minecraft replicas of Roman homes, and even a “LED” (Latin’s Excruciating Details) talk on declensions.
Seventh-Grade Science
Seventh graders delved into adaptability with “monster” genetics.
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Thespians at home! Sixth-grade Ancient History students use a little creativity with found items to design and model costumes for a study of Greek plays.
Sixth-Grade Math
The Arts Arts integration was a natural fit when teachers and students were challenged to work outside the box and demonstrate their knowledge in new ways—lots of great visual representations of learning through artwork, videos, music, or mixed media. Nearly every class was integrating art in some way. Third-grade students shared the history of the 110 Pasadena Freeway in song.
Sixth graders studied spatial calculations in a 3D construction using rectangular or triangular prisms, inspiring a few interesting creations.
Kindergarten Language Arts
Having a little fun while learning synonyms.
First-Grade Science
First-grade scientists learn about the caterpillar to butterfly life cycle and share their lesson after nature walks around their homes.
Second graders creatively recycled in a Trash to Treasure assignment.
A sixth-grade art assignment interpreted seasonal changes on a single plane.
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Seventh and eighthgrade art students recreate/remake famous artwork using household items.
Librarians Tatiana Guyer and Beth Stavros kept students reading with their series Librarians on the Go! Head of School Joe Sciuto and Marcie Sciuto also shared the spotlight reading a few classics such as The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors and Dr. Seuss’s Green Eggs and Ham.
Physical Education
Fourth-grade music students built on their audiation skills with video lessons by Choral Director Ms. Kim. Coaches were busy doing video demos with all kinds of activities for all grade levels. Bubble Kung Fu, bottle flipping, fitness wheels, home obstacle courses, exercise bingo, even a flip flop challenge kept Mustangs moving and connected.
Technology Fourth graders gathered for Scratch Tuesdays on Zoom to continue the Scratch coding they had begun earlier in the year on campus. During this time, everyone was a teacher, and everyone was a learner, discovering, and debugging programs together.
Sixth graders collaborated from a distance to create a video version of the traditional live Stations of the Cross with prerecorded readings and reflections, art, and lyrical movement from the third-grade sacred dancers.
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Seeing the Opportunity Class of 2020 graduates Katharina Zirn and Andrew Gallanis never expected the final semester of their eighth-grade year to end in a pandemic reality. Nothing was as anticipated nor predictable, yet adaptable and resilient, they and their classmates prevailed. Distance learning built on self-reliance and time management skills. Physical separation from classmates provided reflection and renewed appreciation. Virtual School Families and Blue and White Day traditions expanded leadership skills and creativity. Easy? No. Memorable? Very much. Thank you to Kat and Andrew for candidly sharing their experience.
Katharina Zirn If I had to use one word to describe my distance learning experience, it would be innovative.
Andrew Gallanis Honestly if I were to describe distance learning in one word it would be disappointing. I was disappointed that I wasn’t able to be present on campus for my final months at Mayfield. All of us expected to return in April, so we thought distance learning would only last for a bit and we would be back; but then April came, and when April was done we knew we weren’t going back. It was difficult to realize then, but having the experience helped me prepare for distance learning for high school. I felt distance learning was a big change and I had to move through and get used to it. I knew that by having this experience I would have to become more responsible and motivated. I missed having the interactions with teachers and students in class, but I was lucky enough to have a great group of friends that I was able to hang out with online. We would play video games and watch movies just like we would if we were at each other’s houses or in a movie theater. I felt creative fatigue because everything took longer than it should have, either by going to go grab food, playing with my dog, or getting distracted by my phone. If I were in school, assignments are much easier to finish; while in distance learning it was hard to stray on track. At school you had a limited amount of time to do your work; while in distance learning it felt like you had unlimited time. Looking back if I were to give advice to my fifth-grade self, I would say your eighth-grade year goes by fast, make sure you enjoy every bit of it. Mine may not have gone as planned, but it was still a memorable experience.
Although for the most part I felt that the transition to distance learning was something to move through and overcome, I did see the opportunities it provided. I was able to participate in the virtual Middle School Talent Show, run the student council election for the 2020-21 school year, present in the virtual Reach Out assembly, help organize School Families online, and help run Blue & White Day. I definitely felt the physical isolation. I missed my friends, teachers, and going on the MJS campus every day. I also missed the small things, like saying “Hi!” to other students from different grades. I remember the days where something was supposed to happen like the day of our eighth-grade play, and the days of when our eighth-grade trip would have taken place were the days I felt the most isolated. There were days when I felt creative fatigue because I was staring at a screen and the assignments felt like a bunch of homework. I noticed some assignments that would take me 30 minutes at school, would take me one hour at home because I would get distracted by my phone or something else. This experience has taught me to not take things for granted. Looking back now, I wish I would have known that March 13, 2020 would be my last normal day of school at MJS so that I could have some closure on my time at MJS. Luckily, for athletes, even though track season was cut short and softball season wasn’t able to happen, I feel some closure in that area and am happy with the way I ended as a Mayfield Mustang with a win at the Chandler track meet. I hope that in the future I can look back at this time and see the life lessons it has taught me, rather than the things I was unable to do. I would definitely tell my fifth-grade self to enjoy every class, sports game, and moment at MJS because it will be over faster than you know it. 2019-2020 MAYPOLL | 23
In It Together: Community Wellness Efforts to stay connected and take care of each other, while physically separated, strengthened our community.
The Constant: MORNING PRAYER Sometimes the best way to start your day is by thinking about others and gathering as a community – even if by live stream or video. The tradition of Morning Prayer at Mayfield Junior School was an important part of Mayfield’s months of remote learning. Typically held in a courtyard on campus, the gathering is led by student council with a presentation each week by an individual homeroom or advisory. Each day Morning Prayer is a celebration of our lively, close-knit community. We laugh together, cheer, and bless each other. We pray for the world. Although gatherings were not possible in the midst of the pandemic, Head of School Joe Sciuto continued the celebration that is Morning Prayer via Facebook Live. Through the familiar Pledge of Allegiance, school announcements, prayer, and quote of the day, these few moments each morning with a caring face and calm voice provided connection and consistency in an uncertain time. Reaching across screens as one heart and one mind. Still laughing together, cheering and blessing each other. And most definitely still praying for the world. Visit our Morning Prayer channel on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/channels/815463
The Calming: FATHER ALAN Storms make trees sink deeper roots Dolly Parton Father Alan Phillip, C.P., brought a dose of calm to our community via social media each Friday morning as we navigated change and separation this past spring. Familiar to both students and parents for his presence on campus to say mass, attend a performance or participate in a celebration event, Father Alan’s humor, wisdom, and peace, provided welcome relief in our heavy hearts and a tonic for our troubled minds. His riddles challenged us to ponder, personal reflection invited us to be grateful and consider the beauty around us, quotes inspired us to think deeply, and prayer reminded us that “With God, all things are possible.” You can view all of Father Alan’s Friday videos on IGTV: www.instagram.com/mayfieldjrschool
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The Conscious: MINDFULNESS MINUTE How attuned can I be to my environment, my world, my senses, myself? Be present. Seemed like a simple enough request, but fully present in the middle of a pandemic? Mayfield counselor Susan Reedy, MA, LMFT who has guided Mayfield students through mindfulness exercises for many years, invited the community to attempt that challenge in one-minute increments every week during two of the toughest months of distance learning. With a soothing voice, Susan’s Mindfulness Minutes taught us how to notice our breathing, hone our listening skills, and take a resiliency pause with grounding, leaving us enlightened. You can view all Mindfulness Minutes on Instagram. www.instagram.com/mayfieldjrschool
The Care: STRESS BUSTERS AND IMMUNE BOOSTERS
We will get through this. We are resilient, and so are our kids. We are fortunate to belong to a community where we are cared for and loved and supported. And if any of you needs something, please let us know. We are here for you. As Mayfield Junior School joined other schools across the nation in remote learning, our counselors: Maria Hodge, Ph.D. and Susan Reedy, MA, LMFT created a series of articles throughout the spring with recommendations on using this time away from campus with intention and positivity. Covering topics such as the power of play, dealing with disappointment, resiliency, listening, laughter, and even comfort food, these weekly emails of encouragement, advice, and sharing of experience were bright spots in the sometimes-overwhelming communication that filled our inboxes.
Excerpt from Part 7: Dealing with Disappointment I love the above Bible verse from Proverbs that acknowledges, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick.” When things don’t work out the way we hoped and planned, it’s hard. We can literally feel sick in our heart, or for others of us, sick in our stomach. We feel real emotional and physical pain when things we’ve looked forward to with great anticipation suddenly aren’t possible anymore. So the first thing to teach
our children about how to deal with disappointment is to simply acknowledge and affirm everything that they are feeling right now. The second step to teach them is how to hold those feelings because we don’t need to be quick to get rid of them. It’s ok for them to stay for a while if that’s what’s needed to grieve the loss of dreams. At the same time, comes the other part of this step: to begin to open ourselves up to what new things might be possible, and to start to envision what might happen now. This is what helps us move through our disappointment into hopefulness again. 2019-2020 MAYPOLL | 25
Spring Traditions - Re-imagined! Beloved spring traditions such as Arts Week, Blue and White Day, and the Closing Mass were re-imagined as stay at home orders persisted into the spring semester. Connecting our joyful community inspired all events as even parent-teacher conference days were transformed into interactive virtual Community Days for the whole family. Undaunted by the challenge and committed to keeping morale and school spirit positive, MJS determination and a lot of creativity went a long way.
MJS Community Days The goal of the day was to provide an array of activities for children that supported our goals of teaching the whole child while freeing parents and teachers to meet for conferences. Our extraordinary educational technology pair, teachers Nicole Wirth and Erika Sears, teamed up with Lower School Director Laura Kennedy to organize the 2-day community event. Success! There was a high level of engagement throughout the day. Students participated in Zoom meetings, made connections, and shared with the community via the application Flipgrid. The morning began with Father Alan Phillip, who led students in prayer, shared encouraging words, and of course, told some great jokes! Students were challenged to tell their favorite jokes on Flipgrid for Fr. Alan. The laughter was contagious. Other activities included Mindfulness Moments with counselor Susan Reedy, active Freeze dance with Coach Jason Windass, Head of School Trivia with Mr. Sciuto, basketball drills with Coach Daniel Flores and a “New Normal” Design Challenge with students submitting videos of innovative ideas for Handshake Alternatives or Cough Catchers.
Scan to view more on Flipgrid
Blue & White Day Let a pandemic and stay at home orders sideline this favorite tradition? Never! Every year the eighth graders work hard to make Blue and White Day a great deal of fun and even though remote, this year was no exception. Everyone made and ate pancakes at home- as is tradition- and put on their team’s colors with the usual exuberance. With some help from host Coach Ruth Villarreal the event began with an all-school Zoom pep rally for both Blue and White teams – talk about school spirit! You could almost hear the cheering across Pasadena. Grade level competition followed with something like 2000 videos posted to Flipgrid and after a final tally Coach V announced Blue team the winner. School spirit fills our hearts even when apart!
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Fourth-Grade Moving Up
Arts Week Our traditional Student Art Show turned virtual with photo galleries on Flickr and the Chamber Choir members joined forces for an amazing Zoom collaboration Spring Concert. Scan to view more on Flickr
Closing Mass Father Alan Phillip presided in a combination live stream and recorded video Closing Mass. Our new Holy Child Chapel was the setting on a quiet campus as over 400 viewers shared prayers and gratitude for our many blessings. The Class of 2020 participated with prerecorded readings and music performances. Although the last few months had been difficult, in his homily Father Alan reminded us to learn from the experience, not only with knowledge and skills but with grateful hearts filled with love. At the close of the mass, departing faculty members, Laura Kennedy, Ruth Villarreal, Susan Hubert, Clara Jurczak and Kevin Scanlon, were celebrated with a joyful tribute in recognition of their contributions to the life of the school.
The Class of 2024 transition to middle school celebration may have been a bit different this year but it did not miss a beat of the usual flourish and fanfare. A memoryfilled photo slide show lovingly created by Lower School Director Laura Kennedy was sent to all families at a set time so students could virtually watch “together� before heading out for a well-organized drive-thru party in the school parking lot. Joyful congratulations banners lined the path along with fourth-grade teachers and Ms. Kennedy handing out Welcome to Middle School gift bags and best wishes.
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Holy Child Awards
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Holy Child. Two words that hold great meaning and emotion for many in our school community. Every year we recognize students from each grade level with the Holy Child Award. These students are recommended by their teachers for sharing kindness, compassion and love, embracing intellectual challenge and making peace and justice priorities in their young lives. Let us celebrate them and see the Holy Child Award as a visible representation of every MJS student.
First-Grade Alexander Awad Chloe Shapiro
Second-Grade Annabelle Chiang-Zanoria Ryen MuĂąoz
Third-Grade Stella Awad DeMarco Navarro
Fourth-Grade Carolina Butler Cayden Doan
Fifth-Grade Xander White-Aung Tai Wright
Sixth-Grade Liam Carrig-Braun Karina McDevitt
Seventh-Grade Sol Morales-Johnson Carter Randall
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Sugar Spectacular:
Mayfield’s Sweetest Benefit Sugar, spice and everything nice – that’s what Mayfield is made of! Just like our school, Mayfield’s 2020 Benefit, Sugar Spectacular, was unlike any other!
While we could not be with each other in person this year, Mayfield’s long tradition of bringing the community together to support our school was upheld nonetheless. Benefit Chair Julie Soma, along with a talented committee of volunteers, worked diligently and demonstrated exceptional flexibility to organize our first fully virtual Benefit. From the live and online auctions to the livestream and virtual festivities, this was a night full of sweet treats, community, and celebration of our spectacular school. Each year, the Benefit raises important funds for the MJS Endowment, giving Mayfield the financial security to confidently make decisions for future growth and prosperity. The Endowment is Mayfield’s largest financial asset and a perpetual source of support for the school and its mission. This year, our community raised over $200,000 in support of the MJS Endowment and the Stephanie Griffin Scholarship Fund. Created to provide unexpected tuition assistance to current MJS families, the Stephanie Griffin Scholarship Fund honors the commitment we have to each other and ensures families can remain at Mayfield despite the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you to all who participated in this year’s Benefit. Whether you tuned into the livestream, became an event patron or underwriter, donated an auction item, or raised your paddle high – your support was a key ingredient in the recipe for sweet success!
2020 Benefit Committee
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Faculty & Staff Transitions Announcing Beth Dorr as Interim Director of Lower School We are delighted to announce that Beth Dorr will serve as Interim Lower School Director for the 2020-21 school year. Beth has over 30 years of experience in education. She joined the faculty at MJS in 2002 as a second-grade teacher and moved to fourth-grade in 2018. Beth is the epitome of a Holy Child educator, with a deep understanding of our Mission. The close relationships she shares with our students, faculty, and parents, will provide a strong sense of continuity, familiarity, and joyfulness during these uncertain times.
“I am honored to lead the students as well as partner with teachers and parents as Interim Director of Lower School for the 2020-2021 school year. As we navigate the challenges and embrace the opportunities that this year will hold, I will help guide an intellectually challenging and creative program and continue to create a climate based on trust and reverence for the dignity and uniqueness of each child.” —Beth Dorr
Teacher Chris Goethals Takes New Role as Campus Minister We are happy to announce, Chris Goethals has accepted the role of Campus Minister beginning in the 2020-21 school year. Since joining our faculty nine years ago, Chris has been a fifth-grade English teacher and advisor, a member of our Faith Formation Team, and our High School Mentor. She has also been a member of the Mission Effectiveness Committee (MEC) through the Network of Holy Child schools. As Campus Minister, Chris will work with the administration, faculty and staff, parents, and students, to enhance the school’s charism and mission, and guide spiritual growth, prayer, sacramental experiences, and service.
“I am excited to continue the celebration our Catholic heritage and faith at MJS, and to help guide that faith toward action. May all members of the greater MJS community, past and present, feel included and inspired as we grow together in love and service.” Chris Goethals
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Milestone Retirements: Celebrating Years of Dedication The impact of each of the individuals leaving Mayfield this year is expansive and made up of numerous moments and memories. We are especially grateful for the decades of extraordinary dedication retiring faculty members, Susan Hubert and Ruth Villarreal, shared with great devotion and care. It is the people that make our school such a welcoming, encouraging community. Thank you for sharing your time and talent with us.
Susan Hubert | Religion
Susan Hubert brought so much goodness to Mayfield over her 29 years as a teacher and administrator. She joined the faculty in 1991 as the Lower School music teacher bringing a developmental approach to music education that combined music, movement and dance. Her Christmas programs became legendary when she brought live goats for the Nativity procession. As Director of Religion from 1995-2017, Susan focused on the spiritual life of the school. In addition to organizing all school and grade level masses, she helped guide the sacramental program in collaboration with the secondgrade teachers, initiated parent Reach Out coordinators to encourage acts of service throughout every grade level, and oversaw Morning Prayer beginning the beloved
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gathering it is today. As a religion teacher, Susan created and helped evolve the sixth-grade Live Stations of the Cross we celebrate each year, introduced the third-grade Sacred Dancers, and led several impactful Interfaith services. Whether directing a fourth-grade choir, leading students in meditation, infusing arts integration in the seventh-grade study of the Gospel with stained glass artisans, Judson Studios, or rock climbing with fifth graders in Joshua Tree, she was always present for her students, her colleagues, and the community. Susan’s classroom was always a place of peace and retreat. Her spirit - calming and thoughtful. There are people in our lives who give something - help us learn something (about ourselves or the world) every time we talk with them or share an experience. Susan is one of those people. May her new journey be joyful and blessed.
Ruth Villarreal | Athletics Director
It is hard to imagine P.E. and Mustang Sports without Coach V. Words cannot completely capture what Ruth has meant to the thousands of students she has coached, taught, cheered, encouraged, counseled, supported, and loved over the last 25 years. Numerous memories and interactions will be her legacy. Over 100 championships celebrated, a few defeats consoled. When speaking to Ruth about athletics at MJS, it was clear that for the program and coaches, it was and always will be about participation and teamwork. Learn a new skill, challenge yourself, be part of a team, and don’t be afraid to fail. Enjoy the experience. Ruth’s positivity and capable, can-do nature were assets not only on the field and court but also in the science classroom, as a middle school advisor, and for ten years as Summer Program Director. Our Blue & White Day tradition became more legendary each year because of her enthusiasm for the community and school spirit it celebrated. She was always willing to dig in and work collaboratively to make a project or program successful and remained focused on providing the best student experience in anything she did. Cheers and best wishes Ruth, as you retire from a career pursued with passion and purpose. You will be missed!
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Faculty & Staff Transitions “My best memory, what I am most proud of, is the excellence, professionalism and dedication to continued growth and the best student learning experience possible that the LS teachers embody. They are an amazing group and I am going to miss them so much.” Laura Kennedy
Laura Kennedy
| Lower School Director
In her nine years as Lower School Director, Laura Kennedy accomplished a great deal and made many thoughtful, positive changes. She started and taught Math Olympiad in the fourth-grade, coached our MJS golf team to two Independent League championships, and created K-4 memory movies every year for each fourth-grade Moving Up assembly. Laura hired and mentored an outstanding group of lower school faculty members, and has been a strong advocate for their professional growth. Through her commitment, a robust professional development budget is focused on current trends in education and pedagogy, such as growth mindset and collaborative learning. Laura implemented team leaders at each grade level to ensure a more consistently aligned curriculum and strengthened it overall, specifically, with new programs in math and literacy. Always focused on the needs of our students, Laura saw the need for a new playground and oversaw the development of our wonderful playground from start to finish.
Service Milestones 30 Years Pam Danni
Eighth-Grade Advisor/ Legacy Coordinator
20 Years Jose Elias Facilities
Bridget Kelley-Lossada Middle School Director
10 Years Lisa Byrne
Performing Arts
Clara Jurczak
Middle School Math In her three years at MJS, Clara shared her creative thinking and positive nature with both students and colleagues. As a math teacher, her lessons were interactive and focused on skill and understanding. As an advisor, she knew and cared for each student – giving her time and counsel whenever needed. We wish her the best as she embarks on a new adventure.
Larry Guyer
Director of Technology and Emergency Operations
Dianne Ryan
Director of Extended Care
Julie Shu-Serrato First-Grade
5 Years Sam Donaldson
Middle School History
Daniel Flores
Kevin Scanlon
Middle School Math
Physical Education Teacher/Coach
Anna Longstaff
Director of Advancement Although teaching was a second career for Kevin, it came naturally to the former engineer. Kevin taught with clarity and generosity throughout his nine years at Mayfield. Helping students understand was his gift. We wish him a wonderful retirement.
Lancie Phillips
Executive Assistant to the Head of School
Evanjeli Terohanian
Extended Care Coordinator
Erika Sears
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Educational Technology and Remote Learning Coordinator
Alumni High School Meet & Greets The Alumni Office and Alumni Council Chair Kelley Driscoll Terrazas ’95 hit the road during the 2019-2020 school year and visited with MJS alumni for lunch at local high schools including virtual visits in the spring with Polytechnic and St. Francis. The trips included a surprise reunion with longtime teacher Pam Danni, and an opportunity to meet and get to know Mayfield’s new Head of School, Joe Sciuto.
Class of 2016 Colleges and Universities Babson College Boston College California Institute of the Arts California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Clemson University DePaul University Duke University George Fox University George Washington University Michigan State University Pennsylvania State University Purdue University Rhode Island School of Design Santa Clara University
La Salle: Mustangs at La Salle College Preparatory on February 11, 2020
Southern Methodist University St. Olaf College Stanford University Texas Christian University Tufts University University of Arizona University of California, Irvine University of California, Merced University of Chicago
Loyola: Ms. Danni and the boys at Loyola High School on October 22, 2019
University of Southern California Wellesley College
Members of the Class of 2016
FSHA: Post lunch photo on the terrace at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy on September 27, 2019
Prep: MJS Alumni with Mr. Sciuto at Flintridge Prep on November 19, 2019
Poly: Virtual gathering with Mustangs attending Polytechnic School on May 6, 2020
Abigail Andersen, Kristen Asmar, Michael Balian, Ian Bartlett, Audrey Bland, Gabriel Bohanec, Madison Brooks, Henry Bunt, Isabela Cacho-Sousa, Calista Chu, Drake Cronthall, Gage Detchemendy, Shannon Dilbeck, Mia Dixon, Dylan Drake, Ferryn Drake, Hayden Eaves, Hayley Eaves, Rori Escalante, Peter Evans, James Fall, Evelyn Favretto, Henry Fitzhugh, Harold Foy, Wyatt Freeark, Maria Gomez, Bailey Hobey, Emilia Huizar, Maxwell Javelera, Robert Kimble, Carter Link, August Maltzan, Nicholas Manes, Molly Marsh, Aidan Milanese, Kaitlin Min, Keira Myles, Paige Nixon, Emilie Nunn, Nadia O’Reilly, Olivia Partamian, Brendan Pernecky, Serafina Prietto, Katerina Raptis, Haley Reed, Frederick Riedel, Sebastian Saleh, Katherine Salembier, Campbell Sullivan, Meghan Sullivan, Nicholas Tan, Kaitlyn Thomas, Brock Vradenburg, Jenna Webster, Roman Wickman, Spencer Wilson, Audrey Yang, Taylin Yankovich, Zoe Zarifes, Alexandra Zuch
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Board Notes Alumni Profiles: Cause and Calling Mayfield alumnae embrace challenge in pursuing their passions.
Looking Within to Move Forward Maureen Sweeney ’01 shares how she was able
to look to her Mayfield experience to meet the teaching challenges of remote learning. As a first-grade teacher at The John Thomas Dye School, I love starting my morning as one community, much like I remember starting each day as a Mayfield Junior School student. We come together to share announcements, birthdays, and express gratitude for the day upon us. I value the personal connections I have with students, parents, and colleagues and often reflect back on my own education. I try to emulate my teachers at Mayfield Junior School who created memorable experiences in all they did, and acted with kindness, all while having high academic expectations. Nothing could have prepared teachers around the world to suddenly shift to the “new normal” of remote learning, but it was with a Mayfield lens that I was able to adjust. “Actions not Words” never rang truer as teachers took action in preparing the best remote experience for their students. Mayfield Junior School students are challenged to reach their potential in a traditional yet innovative way while also being intellectually challenged in a creative environment. Here I was, my 11th year teaching and I had the opportunity to live the words used to describe a Mayfield student. Once we transitioned to remote learning, we had to prioritize our academic curriculum and find creative ways to deliver new content. Suddenly, the morning assemblies I looked forward to everyday were now on Zoom with my first graders. I couldn’t high five, hug, or fist bump each student as they entered in the classroom, but enjoyed hearing all the children say hello to every individual classmate when they would sign on to our Zoom morning meeting. At the end of firstgrade we have special traditions that we would have to plan remotely—what would that look like? This was my opportunity to grow as a teacher. I would be intellectually challenged while being innovative and creative in a way I could have never imagined. As a Mayfield student, I learned that in order to be my best self, I needed to be a supportive collaborator, connect with others in my community, and that my growth as a student was a mixture of academics and social emotional needs. Never have these skills been so important and crucial during this unprecedented time. Remote learning required me to be a supportive collaborator with my first-grade team, administration,
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and parents. As a teacher, I am committed to educating “the whole child”, a term that was instilled in me as a student and now as an educator, I know the importance of educating “the whole child”. Although nothing can truly emulate the experience of learning in the classroom, during this time of remote learning I am proud that we focused on the whole child as we planned our remote learning program. We sustained a rigorous curriculum while also recognizing the social emotional needs of the first graders, who often just wanted more time to connect with their teacher and friends. We provided 1:1 check in times, small group work, had Writing Workshop celebrations, showcased our Poetry Presentation, learned addition and subtraction with regrouping to 100, and planned our beloved First-Grade Half Over, virtually of course. We had tough days when the internet would disconnect, printers wouldn’t work, and emotions ran high, but we also had a lot of fun together and finished the year with a special bond. I tried to mimic the spirit of warmth and love that I received from my Mayfield teachers and pass that spirit onto my own students as we navigated remote learning together. This truly was a year I will never forget!
Alumni
Someone to Listen Some say there is a reason for everything. For Alexxa Friedenthal ’04, the decisions and experiences that started in her years at Mayfield have led her to a life of service. Helping others has been at the core of Alexxa’s career path. She studied psychology in college, earned a master’s in social work at Columbia University, took on challenging internships and worked in community mental health before joining the staff at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles as a licensed clinical social worker in the kidney transplant/dialysis department. What she has discovered along the way is the help you give is often returned even in extraordinary cirumstances.
What challenges do you face as a social worker and what brings you joy in your work? A social workers biggest challenge is often society’s preconceived notion that social workers simply take children away from families. Social workers work in a variety of settings from schools to hospitals. Something that has always brought me joy from my work and particularly right now is being able to be a listening ear for families. Sometimes people simply need someone to listen to them and I can be that person for some of my patients and their families. It is also very rewarding seeing families through difficult times from learning they will need a transplant to receiving the transplant and watching them thrive afterwards.
How did you choose social work for graduate school and your career? I knew I wanted to help others so my senior year of college I started looking at career options for people with psychology degrees. I was also volunteering at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles at the time and knew that I wanted a career that would allow me to help those in a hospital setting. After doing some research, I saw that social work would give me the options I was looking for. I would be able to help others in a variety of settings and when they needed me most.
Has the COVID-19 pandemic brought a new set of challenges and how are you coping? One of the biggest challenges our families have faced has been the fear of coming into the hospital for appointments. We have had to reassure many families that is still safe to receive medical care in the hospital as they may not be comfortable coming in due to fear of contracting the virus. We have also seen an increase in anxiety in many of our patients and families due to the pandemic and the impact it is having on their family from relatives being sick to income uncertainties. I think showing up for my patients and their families every day
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and being able to provide support to them has also helped with my own coping. Since I am still able to come into work and support my families I am able to help them maintain a sense of normalcy even if it is just in their medical appointments. This has helped me maintain normalcy in my own life.
Has your experience changed how you look at things and what is important to you? This entire experience has reminded many people, including myself, the importance of family, friendship, and connection to others. It is so important to connect with others. It is amazing how a simple phone conversation can turn your day around.
Future plans? Something on your list you’d like to accomplish? I want to continue to do some of the things I’ve relearned from my time at home during the Safer at Home Mandate. I have learned to slow down, remember to connect with others, and have picked up some old hobbies like baking. I also can’t wait to travel the world again and learn about amazing cultures.
If you could give one piece of advice to your eighth-grade self – what would it be? Be open to every opportunity that comes your way. You never know where it may lead you or who you might help. 2019-2020 MAYPOLL | 37
Mayfield Junior School hosted several alumni events throughout the year! Reunion 2019
Paint Night with Penny Wong
Harvest Festival Alumni Booth
Christmas Alumni Mixer
Virtual Webinars and Opportunities to Connect Online MJS alumni graciously volunteered to provide some fantastic opportunities to virtually connect and share their expertise! In April, self-care was on the agenda.
Virtual Pilates Class with Bronwyn Adams-Cohen ‘09 Much needed self-care from alumna Bronwyn Adams-Cohen - with a bonus of building core strength and improved posture! Bronwyn first discovered Pilates while spending time at her second home in Berlin, Germany, which is only fitting considering Joseph Pilates’ heritage. There she fell in love with both the physical and mental aspects of Pilates, in particular, the synergy of strengthening and lengthening muscles while concentrating mentally to connect those movements to breath. She found that Pilates was not only a means to get in shape but also as a therapeutic outlet.
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While in college at the University of Alabama studying broadcast journalism, Bronwyn made it a point to integrate Pilates into her daily practice. Despite a busy schedule running the campus radio station, hosting talk shows, and filming for a local music venue and tv station, she never missed a week of Pilates because of the sense of joy and grounding it provided. So much so that after graduating and moving back to LA, she decided to move beyond taking lessons and acquire the knowledge necessary to become a teacher. That is when she sought out Whole Body Method, which offered an intensive education in Classical Pilates. After a steadfast year of study, Bronwyn became certified. In addition to teaching privates and group classes, Bronwyn is also the Director of Operations and Social Media for Whole Body Method. She hopes to inspire her passion for Pilates in her clients.
Alumni Save the Date
September
2021 1955 • 1960 • 1965 • 1970 • 1975 • 1980 • 1985 • 1990 • 1995 • 2000 • 2005 • 2010 1956 • 1961 • 1966 • 1971 • 1976 • 1981 • 1986 • 1991 • 1996 • 2001 • 2006 • 2011 In June our Career series kicked off with young alumna entrepreneurs.
Real Estate with Sydnee Cua ‘07 and Kierra-Kaitlyn Moore ‘07 Sydnee Cua is responsible for the asset management of commercial office buildings in the Los Angeles and Bay Area markets on behalf of commingled funds and separate account clients for Clarion Partners. Clarion Partners is a real estate investment manager with over $56 billion assets under management. Since joining the firm in 2019, Sydnee has been responsible for the management, leasing, and development of multiple core, value-add, and opportunistic properties. Prior to joining Clarion, Sydnee spent four years at PGIM Real Estate and oversaw a portfolio of office and industrial properties for the firm’s open-ended core fund. Sydnee graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Kierra-Kaitlyn Moore is the founder and managing partner of Capital Keys LLC. She is a third-generation realtor, originally from California where she is also licensed. Capital Keys helps beginner Real Estate Investors learn how to start their first projects and take those first few scary steps. Their goal is to “Do more, Earn more” by finding creative real estate strategies in any market. “We are on a mission to change how millennials look at real estate by encouraging and empowering those around us to take those first few steps!”
Entrepreneurship with Marina Marmolejo ‘09 Marina Marmolejo, MPH is an anti-poverty advocate that is changing how we engage with communities experiencing homelessness. Marina is courageously innovating in a space that has seen very little innovation over the last decade. She believes homeless agencies are overworked and understaffed, and the current antiquated systems cannot adapt to the rapidly changing needs of folks experiencing homelessness. Marina sees the power of technology, real-time data, and human-centered design to create sustainable solutions for this vulnerable and incredibly resilient population. After graduating from the Yale School of Public Health, Marina founded DreamKit, a web-based app that financially supports youth experiencing homelessness to build skills and reconnect with their community.
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Holy Child Chapel Donors The Antonini Family The Attwood Family The Bridge Family The Francis Clougherty Foundation The Condon Family Foundation The Walter Conn Family Reverend Monsignor Clement Connolly The Conzonire Family Lisa and Tom Evans and Family Carl and Yvonne Everett Alison Jones Gamble ’83 and Mark Gamble Joseph and Sarah Gill Ashley Jones Guerra ‘81 and Fred Guerra The William R. and Virginia Hayden Foundation The Hyll Family The Paul Johnson Family Virginia Schlueter Jones ’60 and Thomas Jones The King Family Leah and Brent Mason Jeff and Bernadette Moore The Norton Family The O’Reilly Family The O’Toole Foundation The Pernecky Family The Richmond Family The Sarni Family Foundation The Society of the Holy Child Jesus The Tolleson Family Patty Wickman ’73
1998 Chapel Campaign
Our Holy Child Chapel Our Holy Child Chapel renovation is complete! Judson Studios installed the custom stained-glass window designed by Patti Wickman ’73 in late September, and final details to the interior were finished just in time for the Fourth-Grade Class Mass in January. This sacred space has been an extra blessing throughout the remote learning period, serving as a home for our Morning Prayer broadcast and as shelter during drive-thru events. It will continue to be a beacon of light, a space of retreat and reflection as we navigate the circumstances of the 2020-2021 school year and a space of gathering and joy well into the future. Mayfield Junior School is grateful for the generous contributions from our community for the Holy Child Chapel renovation. We also acknowledge those who made the original Holy Child Chapel construction a priority in 1998.
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Kevin G. Clifford Family Wardlaw Family Todd Doney Family - In honor of Micheline McCraken Barry Connell Family Bogle Family - In memory of George Ream Roland Simpson Family Edward Halpin Family Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Balian Mr. and Mrs. Roy Antoun Mr. and Mrs. Peter Petro James W. Abbott Family Nolan Family Frank M. Sanchez Family Stephen Sweeney Family Taylor & Case Hathaway-Zepeda Jim Zeutzius Family Thomas McGreal Family Special thanks to Peter Berger ’44 who constructed our Chapel’s Altar furniture in honor of his sister Inez Berger ’48 SHCJ
In Memoriam Mayfield Junior School extends its deepest sympathy to those members of our community who have recently lost loved ones. The following individuals have their names inscribed in the Mayfield Junior School Chapel Memorial Book and will be perpetually remembered in the prayers of the Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus.
Gayle Amato, mother of Chris
Anne Henley, sister of Sheila McNiff,
Mihaly '74 and grandmother of James Mihaly '24
SHCJ '52 and brother of Frank McNiff '53
Dorothy Anderson, mother of
Mary Ellen Jons, mother of Pamela
Connie Gerringer, Parent of Alumni and former MJS staff member and grandmother of Fred Gerringer '90
Danni, MJS faculty member
Dr. William Caton III, father of
Christopher A. Lee, uncle of Matt Lee-Bilbaeno '26
Adam Caton '91, Jennifer Abel '85, Bill Caton '88, Amy Polverini '95 and grandfather to Catherine Abel '21 and CJ Polverini '28
Irma Loyo, great-grandmother of
Thomas Collins, husband of Tillie
Rey Ernesto Mendoza, uncle of
Collins former Trustee and father of Thomas Collins '78, Maria Stolpe '79, Carolyn Mansour '81 and Michael Collins '86
Katie Parisi '20
Brendan Lynch '83 Grant Garcia '27
Kenneth Nichols, father of parent
Adanto, MJS faculty member
of alumni and MJS staff member Adrienne Keedy and grandfather of Amanda Keedy '00 and Neil Keedy '04
Christopher Dinkel ’13
Margaret O'Shea, mother of Parent
Dolores Correa, aunt of Cathy
Wilma Doty, grandmother of Andrea Miller, MJS staff member
Darwin Duncan, father of Parent of Alumni and former MJS teacher Debbie St. John and grandfather of David St. John '95, Amy St. John Bowman '97, Corey St. John '98 and Gregory St. John '02
Addie Graham, the great niece of Pamela Danni, MJS faculty member
Loreen Stuber Haring, mother of MJS teacher Arianne Heupler and great grandmother of Cadence Worotko '27
of Alumni Mary Grace Kaufman and grandmother of Maggie Kaufman Coffey '98 and Emma Kaufman Lederman '03
Victor Manuel Ledon Ramirez,
Charlie Shu, father of Julie Serrato, MJS faculty member
Betty Thomas, mother-in-law of MJS faculty member and Parent of Alumni, Ann Vradenburg and grandmother of Brock Vradenburg '16
De Anne Tolleson, mother of current parent and Board of Trustee member Rob Tolleson and grandmother of Emeline Tolleson '17, Henry Tolleson '19 and Ridley Tolleson '21
Eduardo Torres, grandfather of Sara Torres, MJS staff member
Myra Truluck, mother of Lauren
father of Victor Ledon, former MJS staff member
Marlis, MJS Staff member
Stefano Riboli, father of Parent of
current parent Jay Villavicencio and grandfather of Bella Villavicencio'21 and Isla Villavicencio '28
Alumni Santo Riboli. grandfather of Anthony Riboli '88, Michael Riboli '93 and great-grandfather of Alena Riboli '21
Virginia Rojas, aunt of Cristian Rojas '20 and Ariana Rojas '23
Vitaliano Villavicencio, father of
Werner von Thaden, father of Parent of Alumni Bernhardt von Thaden and grandfather of Max ’20, Alex ’20, and Ella ’20 von Thaden
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Artwork by Kylie Lee ’27