ALUMNI PROFILE THE MORE THINGS CHANGE, THE MORE THEY STAY THE SAME … AND THAT’S A GOOD THING AT MCC When I look back at my years at MCC, I have warm memories of teachers, friends, and activities: Stingers, Student Council, Homecomings, Proms and then Graduation, in CLASS OF ‘97 1997. Although four years flew by, the memories remain ... so etched in my mind and more importantly, in my heart. Mass, Pep Rallies, Spirit Week, Friday Night Lights, Basketball Games and attending Swim Meets were all part of my experience at MCC, but it is the little things that stand out the most when I reflect as an alumna and parent of two legacies, Hunter Davidson (2021) and Emma Davidson (2024).
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They might have seemed like small things at the time, but … The teachers always made extra time for questions and extra help: they still do. Each and every student was important to Mr. Herrington, and he made sure everyone was not only successful but also was thriving: he still does. Mr. Dooley was a great coach: he remains a constant, through his example. Mrs. Zinone had the ability to reach all of her students: she continues to do so, today. Mrs. Herschbach taught English with a passion for perfection: she continues to inspire. Mr. Kelly taught us that history repeats itself: his dedication is proof of his theory.
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Of course, there were other outstanding teachers at MCC when I attended for whom I am grateful, but the ones who remain are reminders of the traditions and the feeling of “being home” that I experienced when I enrolled my children at MCC. Walking on campus, today, is both nostalgic and exhilarating. The things that have changed show growth and improvement and the things that remain unchanged are MCC’s spirit and genuine caring environment. Gone is the un-air-conditioned, “breezeway” where we had our lunch. Gone is the small computer room where we had dial up for the World Wide Web and were taught keyboarding. Gone are the days when our cellphones, if we had them, were simply phones and the smartest device we possessed was our beloved TI-81 calculator. New is the DREAM Lab, Sullivan Campus Ministry Center, new track and field and blessedly, new bleachers. These improvements in technology and facilities make the school even more competitive and allow students to realize their full potential in today’s technological world. MCC has as part of its mission statement the following: “Embracing the core values of faith, moral integrity, academic excellence, mutual respect, self-discipline and a commitment to service in order to achieve personal goals now and in the future …encourage leadership, active learning, critical thinking, and technological skills so that students can realize their full potential.” Certainly, over the last 20 years, some of the facilities have improved at MCC, and my children benefit from the improvement, but the core mission of preparing students to realize their potential and become caring leaders in a complex world remains
steadfast. After my graduation, I attended Rollins College and became an elementary school teacher. My son, Hunter, graduated from MCC in 2021 and attends Flagler College and is on their basketball team. Coach Roberts couldn’t be more excited. My daughter, Emma, is a sophomore and is on the cheerleading team, and a Gold and Green Ambassador. As a parent, I could not be happier than to see my children happy, learning, thriving and feeling whole. MCC is not just a school, it is a community to which every student, parent, faculty member and staff belongs. It was and is a faith-based family. The inner peace that one experiences at MCC is an intrinsic part of its core value system. I see that peace on my children’s faces each day, and although I might not have realized it when I attended, I know that MCC’s goals are successful. I also know that the real legacy is the unwavering mission of MCC.
