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Garden Exploration |
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During the week of September 26, 2011, Midland 102 students walked through Midland's 8-acre organic garden and were asked to observe and record sights, sounds and smells (and tastes!).
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Midland Fire Crew Volunteer Trip |
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The Midland Fire Crew volunteered to work on the Sierra National Forest clearing trails in the Ansel Adams Wilderness for three days. The crew, consisting of Omavi Quadir '14, David Salehpour '14, Miguel Provencio '13, Miles Dakin '13, and Juan Mesones '13, with faculty members Ben Munger '79 and Cory Cramer, backpacked in seven miles and set up a camp to work on the Timber Creek Trail. Trail clearing was done with cross-cut saws, axes, and in special cases, a come-along. The crew accomplished all of the work safely and had a very good time. John Glenn, who was awarded the volunteer of the year award for the entire National Forest System, was the job leader. In addition, the Public Affairs Officer from the Sierra National Forest accompanied the crew, and is writing a story about volunteerism in National Forests to be published in newspapers in the region.
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Cross Country Trip to the Sierra |
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In September, the top runners from Midland's cross-country team took a pre-season training trip to the Eastern Sierra. After a night spent at 6,000 feet outside of Lone Pine in the Owen's Valley, the group drove up to Horseshoe Meadow at 10,000 feet and hiked 5 miles into the Cottonwood Lakes Basin, where we set up a base camp. Derek Harwell '88 reports, "From camp we took a layover day and climbed 14,027 foot Mt. Langley which affords some excellent views of Mt. Whitney, which at 14,497 ft (the actual elevation varies between 14,496 - 14,505 depending upon the source) is the highest point in the contiguous United States. Even Don Redl would admit that the climb was a good physical challenge, which required both physical and mental stamina. On the last night, we rode out some lightning, thunder, and hail before rising to a beautiful blue sky day for the hike out."
The students who went were seniors Peter King, Marcus Schmidt, Luke Carpenter, Merlin Plumbley, Phoebe Stokes, Lily Brand and Selena Wrightson. Faculty members on the trip were Don and Jill Redl, Derek Harwell '88 and Johnny Ninos.
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Opening Days 2011 |
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On September 9th, 2011, new students arrived and joined Midland seniors and international students in order to adjust to life on campus before classes start 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. Thanks, BG! We are looking forward to a great year!
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Seniors and Faculty Work Together to Prepare for the New School Year |
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Every year, Midland's senior class arrives a few days early, in large part to prepare the school for the arrival of the new students. In collaboration with the faculty, the seniors clean cabins and restrooms, cover their responsibilities as prefects, and discuss with the faculty their goals for the coming year. It's a lot of work, and Midland seniors have a large stake in how the school operates.
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2011-12 Prefects Announced |
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School Prefects Savannah Bryant Marcus Schmidt
Junior Girls' Prefects Callie Bryan Danica Davis Ammaria Kjos Junior Boys' Prefects Irvin Alvarez Marcus Schmidt Sophomore Girls' Prefects Gillian Beery-Beesley Lily Brand Anna Paris-Behr Sophomore Boys' Prefects Kendrick Holmes Merlin Plumbley Ninth Grade Girls' Prefects Shayla Gordon Ellen Rafferty Phoebe Stokes Ninth Grade Boys' Prefects Luke Carpenter Peter King
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"Midland Stories" by Peter Coonradt '64 |
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Greetings from Midland School! Six hundred fifty students, parents, alumni, alumnae, and friends of Midland gathered under clear skies on Thanksgiving Day as Midlanders have done for the past seventy eight years. Thanksgiving reminds us of our deep connection to the school; the Midland story is as constant and reassuring as the shadow of Grass Mountain and the smell of wood smoke on a cold morning. After being away from Midland for over forty years, filmmaker Peter Coonradt ’64 has produced two Midland movies in the last three years. Peter strives to capture Midland’s climate for learning as he digs deep to reveal the lasting effect the school has on the hearts, minds, and souls of its people; his films are a labor of love. I am pleased to invite you to explore Peter’s website: www.midlandstories.com. Peter delivers his latest film in nineteen short chapters. While introducing viewers to past and present Midlanders, he weaves obvious and subtle connections from chapter to chapter. It is clear that academic rigor, self-reliance, and a supportive community are built on a strong mission with enduring core values; Midland remains a simple life school. Your assignment is to share Peter’s website and your stories with all your online contacts. We all have a compelling Midland story to tell. Help us spread the word to prospective families. Sincerely, William L. Graham
Head of School Click here to go to the "Midland Stories" website.
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