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LA Gatherings
Join us in Los Angeles! We are hosting 2 gatherings for alumni/ae, parents and friends: one in Pasadena and one in Santa Monica on October 13 and 14, 2011.
We would love to see you!
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Introducing a New Family Tradition | |
We all have favorite causes that we feel strongly about supporting. But how can we communicate that passion to loved ones so that they understand, appreciate and continue our traditions of giving?
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Midland's Annual Scholarship Fund
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John Dreyfuss Distinguished Alumnus/a Award
Please nominate someone for 2012!
Click here for more information
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Greetings!
Welcome to the 2011-12 Midland School e-newsletter. Thank you for taking the time to read the Midland School Monthly E-news. We hope you find that our communications with you help keep you connected to Midland. Please contact us at any time with comments, suggestions or questions.
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Opening Days for the 2011-12 School Year |
 | | Sunny Pang '14 with Kyle and Roddy Taylor on Kimpton Field |
On September 9th, 2011, new students arrived and joined Midland seniors and international students in order to adjust to life on campus before classes on September 12th. The hustle and bustle of students and faculty brought the campus back to life and families, faculty and seniors made introductions, joined in activities on the field and enjoyed a BBQ including produce from Midland's garden as well as Midland beef and pork. Parents left, and students and faculty members played games in Stillman and enjoyed make-your-own sundaes. We are looking forward to a great year! |
| School Prefects 2011-12
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 | | Marcus Schmidt and Savannah Bryant |
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This year's School Prefects are Marcus Schmidt and Savannah Bryant. Marcus states, "Being at Midland these past three years has allowed me to see the many benefits and advantages to being it such a unique community. Not only are students encouraged to aspire academically, they're also taught traditional values while simultaneously developing a progressive way of thinking and fostering leadership potential. In terms of education, there's not much more that you could ask for, which is why I believe what is learned here truly is invaluable and will help create the forward thinking individuals of tomorrow." Savannah adds, "Even though Midland lacks in the wands, spells, and Quidditch matches of Hogwarts, this school forms a community that promotes self-reliance and sustainability, and recognizes the qualities and talents of every single individual. Now that's magic!" |
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| New Faculty Members
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Midland is excited to welcome a few new faculty members this year. They are Amy Graham, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid; Michelle Bone, Librarian, and Kyle Taylor, Library Technician, Midland 102 co-teacher and fitness trainer. We look forward to having their expertise in their respective roles and their enthusiasm for Midland.
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| New Members on Midland's Board of Trustees
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Midland's Board of Trustees meets three times a year on campus, where they're able to spend some time with students in addition to making important decisions for Midland's present and future.
"As they step down from their commitment to Midland, we wish to thank Paul O'Leary '75 and Brian Marshall '80 for their dedication and years of service to the Board of Trustees and Midland School." - Nick Alexander '60, Board President and Chair.
This year, we welcome two new Board members, Cymbre Thomas '03 and Ruth Fisher.
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| Alumni/ae News
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Lindsey Dobson Madden '96 had her second daughter on May 29,  2011.
Fiona Dierdre Madden was born at 11:26 PM, weighing in at 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and measuring 20 inches long. She is very 'intriguing' to her big sister, Clare. The photo was sent by former Board Chair and proud parent/grandparent Lucy Dobson.
Jamey Kirkpatrick '97 received his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, with a certificate in Homeopathic Medicine from the National College of Natural Medicine on June 25, 2011.
Aaron Leavy '96 shares, "On a beautiful Monday afternoon, May 30, 2011, sitting on the beach in Half Moon Bay, California, I asked my girlfriend, Ms. Amy Lynn Mederos, to be my wife and she said 'YES'!!"
Willard Wyman shared a link to a New York Times article that features his brother, Jed Wyman '92 working on a National Park Services trail crew in Sequoia National Park with several US Veterans. On a similar note, earlier this month, the Midland Fire Crew (5 students along with faculty members Ben Munger '79 and Cory Cramer) volunteered to work on the Sierra National Forest clearing trails in the Ansel Adams Wilderness for three days.
Ed Carpenter '64 completed his installation entitled "Filament" in the Brody Hall Student Commons at Michigan State University.
Harry Cross '62 from Arlington, VA, and his partner Betty, stopped in and visited Midland in mid-June. They look forward to joining his classmates for their 50th next spring. 
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| In Memoriam |
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We are saddened to report that Stever Oyster '53 passed away in August, 2011.
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Sincerely,
Your Friends at Midland School
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