Designed for learning,
created with love
We are bold, we are insightful, we are joyful. In all that we do as Holy Child educators, we draw inspiration from our beloved Cornelia Connelly, foundress of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus. This edition of Postscripts magazine celebrates our commitment to design curriculum to “meet the wants of the age,” as Cornelia challenged us in one of her enduring teachings. Yet, all we do at Mayfield is created with love, because at the heart of Holy Child education lies our mission to show girls how much they are loved by God, who lives and acts in them in our world.
Statement of Philosophy Mayfield Senior School of the Holy Child Jesus is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for young women sponsored by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus. The school is committed to academic excellence within the context of Christian values. Mayfield’s philosophy is rooted in the belief that knowledge is best gained in an atmosphere of disciplined thought, personal concern and religious awareness. Mayfield fosters each student’s intellectual, spiritual, artistic, emotional, and physical gifts, thereby enabling each to make a meaningful contribution to society. Mayfield also challenges each student to reach beyond herself and render service to others.
ABOUT THE COVER Dr. Alli Akagi supervises a chemistry experiment with Emma Cadena ’20. Mayfield chemistry classes are packed with engaging lab work as part of a major overhaul of our science curriculum, designed to strengthen the foundational skills of our young scientists. 2
POSTSCRIPTS 2018
DESIGNER
Caroline Halili ’86 CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Kimberly Gomez Melissa Kobe Iris Schneider
