Click here to see Peter's film, "Midland."

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.

Click here to see Peter's first film, "Midland."

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.

As part of their leadership roles, the two Midland prefects run Midland's daily assemblies.