- San Francisco Gathering: For those who live in the Bay area, please join us on Friday, February 5th, for our Alumni, Parents and Friends Gathering.
- WASC Accreditation: This past Sunday - Tuesday, committee members from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Commission came to Midland's campus and met with faculty and students for our next 6-year accreditation. Overall, the visit went well and we will receive their full report in June.
- Holiday Ride: On January 2nd, Derek and Martina Svennungsen hosted the fifth annual
Holiday Ride on Midland property. Joined by approximately 40 riders
from the greater Valley community, the riders met at the
Drum Flats and headed out for a three hour journey that wrapped around
Midland's gorgeous, scenic and rugged trails. Safe and fun times were
had by all and the Svennungsens hope to follow up with a Spring Ride
later this year. See photos of the ride.
- Movie-Goers: On Tuesday evening, Shawn McVicar took several students to see Avatar in 3D.
- This past Sunday, Martina Svennungsen rode with the Santa Ynez Valley Hounds
for a fox hunt on Buell Ranch. After being invited on a few hunts last
year, Martina decided to join as a professional member, which she hopes
to take advantage of throughout the hunting season. Martina states, "In addition to
riding with a group of amazing equestrians, I hope to take the opportunity to expose a select few
Midland riders to a long-standing riding tradition. Some of the current Hound members have shared
stories of how Midland used to host hunts some 25 years ago with fond
memories of students participating back then as well. It truly is a
unique opportunity to take part in."
- The Brower Youth Awards recognize people ages 13 to 22 living in North America who have shown outstanding leadership on
a project or campaign with positive environmental and social impact. The 2010 application is due on May 15, 2010. Each of the six Brower
Youth Award recipients for 2010 will receive a $3000 cash prize and an
all-expense paid trip to the San Francisco Bay Area to attend the
Awards ceremony on October 19, 2010. The recipients will also
participate in a week of speaking engagements, trainings, and
environmental conferences leading up to the ceremony.
- Athletics:
Soccer: Varsity lost to Dunn, 4-0, to Laguna Blanca, 3-1 (Jack Marcus '12 got our
goal), and Mission, 9-1 (John Lee '11 scored for us). Upcoming matches
are against Thacher and Dunn.
Basketball has an away game tomorrow and plays Dunn at home next Wednesday.
See the sports schedule and updated sports photos.
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