Midland Yearbooks: Thank you to those who
helped support Midland's yearbook! If you didn't get a chance to order
a book for $39 you may do so by sending a check to Derek Svennungsen or
charging the credit card already on file. If you are interested in
purchasing an advertisement for your your business or a personal
profile or message - prices are $30 for a
business card, $60 for 1/4 page, $100 for 1/2 page, and $150 for whole
page. Please send all orders and other inquiries to Mariah Chen '11.
- Library Advisory Board members took a field trip to Chaucer's book
store in Santa Barbara for a book buying trip. They report, "We had a great time and
are now busy cataloging, labeling, and covering the books so that
students can check them out. Also, we're excited about our "Dottie
Reads" series posted on the Library's homepage. Dottie is Nessa Ryan's
'11 pug. Each week Dottie will recommend some of her favorite books. The
entire series of photos will be posted on the 'We Recommend' page."
- Secret Santas: On Sunday evening, Midland's school-wide "Secret Santa" event commenced where Midlandesque gifts are presented secretly to one another through the end of the term.
- Now Presenting: Will Graham and Lise Goddard are in Chicago giving a presentation, "What Does a Regenerative Education Look Like?" at The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) annual conference.
- Julius Caesar Monologues: On Wednesday and Thursday evening, sophomores memorized and performed Julius Caesar
monologues and dialogues for World Studies class. While most students
chose the traditional time period of the Roman Empire, other renditions
included a mid-1930s U.S. setting, a modern day "backstabbing"
corporation, a role switch of an ancient Roman senator to a teenage
girl in 2009, a Midland School classroom setting, and a puppet show. Performances were creative and very
entertaining. Well done sophomores!
- Yuchen's Dinner Party: On the evening before Thanksgiving, senior Yuchen Zhao prepared and served an incredible Chinese dinner for his 8 guests
in Ireland House.
- Freedom from Chemical Dependency (FCD): Chris Kelly from FCD Educational Services is at Midland Thursday-Saturday to meet with the community and educate everyone about the risks and realities of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.
- People of Color Conference: Jose Juan Ibarra '87 is attending the annual National Association of Boarding Schools (NAIS) People of Color Conference in Denver, CO.
- Athletics:
Soccer: Varsity Girls lost their first game on Wednesday. Both JV and Varsity Boys play at Thacher on Saturday at 3 PM. Varsity Girls play Dunn at home on Saturday at 3 PM, and JV Girls play at Besant Hill at 2 PM on Saturday.
Basketball: Midland's Basketball team played against Coastal Christian on Wednesday and lost, but had a lot of fun and fan support.
See the Athletics schedule online.
- Library Book Wish List: Please spread your holiday cheer by purchasing a book or two from Midland's Library Book Wish List. Thank you!
- Reminder: Midland is currently a closed campus. No students may leave without permission and no visitors are allowed until after final exams next Friday evening, December 11th. Also, if you haven't provided Jill Brady with your child's travel plans for the Holiday Break, please do so immediately! Thank you!
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