MISSION STATEMENT
Celebrating God’s presence in one another and our world, and inspired by our founder, Cornelia Connelly, Mayfield’s mission is to provide young women an intellectually empowering learning community of joy and belonging, where students enact their faith and love by transforming the world with their God-given gifts.
Philosophy Statement
As a member of the Holy Child Network of Schools, 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 find balance and make a meaningful contribution to society. Mayfield also challenges each student to reach beyond herself and render service to others.
EDITOR
DESIGNER
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Lauren Marks ’98
Caroline Halili ’86
Kimberly Gomez Cassandra Gonzales Shanley Kellis Melissa Kobe†
Director of Communications
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We offer a heartfelt tribute to our beloved friend and photographer, Melissa Kobe (1979-2021), who created and captured so many joyful Mayfield moments. We will miss your artistic eye, your contagious laugh and your incomparable ability to celebrate each person’s authentic spirit.
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