Meage fom the Head of School
ADMINISTRATION 2020-21 Head of School Kate Morin Assistant Head of School for Academics Toi Webster Treister ’82 Associate Head of School for Strategic Initiatives Angela Howell ’76 Director of Admissions Merilisa Ramirez Director of Athletics Steven Bergen Director of Communications Lauren Marks ’98 Director of Development Lela Diaz Director of Facilities Connie Peters Director of Finance Cynthia Riegsecker
“Above and beyond” is the perfect phrase to describe the “Actions Not Words” of our entire Mayfield Senior School community this year—one that saw us summon our deepest reserves of grit and stamina to not just make it through, but also to emerge stronger, more resilient and even more connected. As Cornelia Connelly said, “What one is called to do, she is called to do with all her might,” and I can think of countless times Mayfield has shown that kind of might! The mighty Mayfield faculty and staff went above and beyond, contributing all their energy, dedication and creativity to keep our students engaged and moving forward—no small task across a computer screen. Even though we could not be together in person for most of the year, everyone worked so hard to keep our connections strong outside the classroom with virtual Spirit Week, Zoom talent shows and regular Friday bingo nights. Our mighty Admissions Office went totally above and beyond, too, rethinking every part of the process so successfully that we will begin the 2021-22 school year fully enrolled, with an amazingly talented and diverse freshman class. And, our mighty Mayfield facilities crew toiled tirelessly to keep us all safe and healthy, especially after we were finally able to return to campus for hybrid classes in April.
Our mighty Mayfield students adopted an attitude of gratitude, generosity and joy despite so many challenges. They went above and beyond to serve others, delivering more than 12,000 lunches for those in need over the course of the year, even during the height of the pandemic. Our student leaders went the extra mile to support their classmates and boost our collective mood with their daily video announcements. Our Cubs athletes jumped at the chance to return to campus for outdoor conditioning sessions in the fall, ready to step up to the plate for a historic six-sport spring season, and our artists kept us uplifted and entertained with remote concerts, plays and art exhibitions. The high turnout for our outside prayer services, Masses and class retreats renewed our faith and kept our hope and spirits up. Our mighty Mayfield alums answered the call to help with the reopening of campus in the spring, going above and beyond to get our teachers and students “Back to Bellefontaine.” Our incredibly talented—and vastly overqualified!—alums were integral in overseeing effective social distancing and mask-wearing, as well as proctoring classes and assisting with hybrid classroom technology, among many other challenges. A special shout-out goes to Dr. Leah Carter ’08 for her work with School Nurse Cathy Cota
“What one is called to do, she is called to do with all her might.” — CORNELIA CONNELLY
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