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Greetings!
November/December News from Midland:
| Annual Midland Thanksgiving |
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Midland's Annual Thanksgiving events were
enjoyed by over 450 friends and family members.
The boys and girls varsity soccer teams both
beat the alum teams, Colin Weaver '09 gave a
presentation on his summer internship program,
and a hilarious
rendition of O Brother, Where Art Thou
was performed before a packed amphitheater.
The traditional Thanksgiving meal was one to
remember, as all dishes were prepared from
scratch.
In the photo above, Ben '79 and Laurie Munger
slice turkey for the feast.
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| Alumni/ae and Former Faculty News |
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In September, the Class of 1964 had a
mini-reunion in Greece (photo above). Jim
and Soula Whittle hosted Tom Hazlet, and
Jonathan and
Laureen Andrews at their home in Athens and
in Batsi on the island of Andros.
Jon Lee '99 spent the past summer
in the Czech Republic countryside at a mill,
teaching art to an international group of
kids and living at the sustainable farm
there. Jon said, "While I was there, I kept
thinking about how much this mill is like
Midland. I had the most amazing and positive
experience there."
On a recent visit to Baltimore, faculty
member Karen Readey was able to enjoy a quick
meal with Emma Munger '08, Sky Shin '08 and
Ian Farmer '08, who are all freshman at MICA.
When the waiter came by the table to ask how
everything was, Ian replied, "We're right
where we want to be!!"
James Rogers '03 is engaged to Anna
Blair '03. Anna is attending the
University of Texas Law School.
Congratulations James and Anna!
Bill Dane '56 says "Best Wishes!"
Visit his
website at:
www.billdane.com
Eric Niles (who worked at Midland from
1995-2001) has accepted the position as
Athenian's new Head of School, and will
officially start his new position on July 1,
2009. Congratulations!
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| End of the Year Reminder |
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Please remember to make a gift to Midland
before the end of the year! It's easy with
our online donation form.
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| Have a Wonderful Holiday Season! |
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Conservation Easement Secures Midland's Property |
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The State of California Wildlife Conservation
Board on Thursday, November 20, 2008, awarded
the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County
(Trust) a $4,155,000.00 grant that will be
used to purchase a conservation easement on
Midland School's property. The easement is a
cooperative project between the Trust, The
Trust for Public Land, and the California
Transportation Commission. The easement will
ensure that no future development may occur
on 2,727 acres of the 2,860-acre property,
and will preserve valuable watershed and oak
habitat as well as protect rare and
endangered species of flora and fauna. The
easement will provide capital for the
school's endowment, which, among other
things, will enable the school to continue to
provide a strong scholarship program.
Midland School will continue to provide the
hands-on, college preparatory learning
experiences and utilize its land as an
outdoor classroom as it has for 76 years.
Read the full press release...
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