Maypoll 2015-2016 Headmaster Joseph J. Gill Lower School Director Laura Kennedy Middle School Director Bridget Kelley-Lossada Editor Tina Martinez de la Torre ’78 Director of Communications Advancement Office Anna Longstaff, Director of Advancement Jessica Jones, Associate Director of Advancement Bryan Lynch, Leadership Gifts Officer Bonnie Onken, Advancement Coordinator Contributing writers Sara Crepaux Myvonwynn Hopton-Ahmed Erika Randall Photography Liv Amend, Sara Crepaux, Rick Davitt, Ferryn Drake, Deborah Fath, Tina Martinez de la Torre, Jen O’Sullivan, Kara Snider: Mi & Mo Photography Design Scott Ford: Twerp Laboratories 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: Tina Martinez de la Torre, Director of Communications at kmdelatorre@mayfieldjs.org 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. Mayfield Junior School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and 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). Cover art by Gabriella Wrighten ’17
Goals for Schools of the Holy Child Goal 1 Holy Child Schools foster a faith commitment that engenders a joyous personal relationship with God in addressing the challenges of the world.
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Holy Child Schools live, learn, and worship as a dynamic Christian community.
Holy Child Schools create a learning climate based on trust and reverence for the dignity and uniqueness of each person.
Goal 3 Holy Child Schools offer an intellectually challenging and creative program of study that develops a love of learning and academic excellence.
Goal 6 Holy Child Schools promote the personal growth and development of all who participate in the life of the school.
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Holy Child Schools work for Christian principles of justice, peace, and compassion in every facet of life.
Holy Child Schools ensure the continuation and growth of Holy Child mission and philosophy in the school.