MIDLAND MINUTES
  • Class of 2010 Graduation: Midland celebrates the Class of 2010 at noon tomorrow, Saturday, May 29.
  • Awards Dinner: This evening at 6 PM, BG will satiate everyone with a spaghetti dinner in the Pole Barn, followed by our annual Awards Ceremony.

  • Midland Awarded Accreditation: After an extremely thorough evaluation, The  Western Association of Schools and Colleges granted Midland a six-year term Accreditation.

  • Scavenger Hunt:  Teams of students embarked on the annual  scavenger hunt. Three weeks ago, over 50 clues were planted by students Gus Dene '10 and Phoebe Stokes '12 of last year's winning team, with help from Rob Hopkinson. The scavenger hunt was initiated three years ago by Ross Kellogg '09 and Callis Chambliss '08. The hunt is really a treasure hunt that gets kids out on the property and allows them to get to know each other better.  This year William Johnston-Carter '10, Peter King '12, Emma Munger '08 and Miguel Provencio '13 won. It was close between two teams but they made it in the end. So, next year they will have to create the Scavenger/Treasure Hunt!

  • Geometric Gardens: Students in Phil Hasseljian's Geometry classes made gardens by applying the rules of the Golden Ratio and the Golden Rectangle.

  • Dancing Like It's 1979: Derek and Martina hosted a 70s/80s themed dance at their home last night, and several students and faculty members showed their best moves and grooves.

  • Forum on Iraq: On Saturday, students in Sarah Campbell's Modern Middle East class debated with students in JSA (Junior State of America) in a forum on U.S. policy in Iraq.

  • IMPORTANT NOTE about packing for Midland Departure: On graduation morning, the whole Midland community packs. Teams move large items: bureaus, desks, lamps, bicycles, etc. into assigned storage cabins. About 10:30 AM students and faculty head for the showers to get ready for graduation at noon. It would be chaotic to have cars and parents in the living areas with all this activity, so we ask that NO ONE comes into the cabin areas until after graduation. 
    Graduation ends promptly at 1:00 PM and pizza is served to fortify everyone for loading their cars for the summer break. This is the only time cars are allowed in the living yards. Students must take all soft items home: clothes, towels, and bedding. Otherwise, the mice will destroy them. Books and school supplies may be stored in the bureau drawers and any other rodent proof items may be stored at Midland for the summer.
    We look forward to greeting parents and visitors around 11:00 AM on Graduation Day when the dust from the final packing session has been hosed down the drain and Midlanders are ready to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2010!

  • Have a wonderful summer!