Head's Weekly Message — Oct. 29, 2021

Dear Mayfield Senior School Community,
 
It’s hard to believe that today is the last day of the first quarter of the school year (grade reports will be posted on Saturday, Nov. 6)—and what an amazing first few months we have had. This week in particular has been so full. I loved watching our wonderful tennis team play with such skill and determination at the Prep League tournament on Wednesday afternoon, and I’m so looking forward to cheering on our cross country Cubs at the Prep League finals at Pierce College tomorrow morning. On Wednesday evening our volleyball Cubs made us all so proud as they defeated a strong Redlands High School team in the CIF quarterfinals—what a nail biter! Now they face Chino Hills High School away in the semifinals on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. (Tickets available online.) Go Cubs!
 
Yesterday we were honored to welcome back Mayfield alum Mary Nally Ternan ’79, and her husband Ed—the founders of the non-profit organization Song for Charlie—for an assembly focused on the dangers of fentanyl. Our students were riveted by the presentation from young alums Mary Harding '16 and Teresa Ternan '12, as they shared the personal ways this tragic issue has touched their lives. I strongly suggest that parents explore this informative website and talk with your daughters about this important topic. Today during the advisory period, we will be processing the life-saving information we all learned from the assembly in our small groups. Please let us know if you have questions or concerns.
 
What fun it was this morning to greet our students as they arrived at school decked out in their wonderful Halloween costumes—some beautiful, some hilarious, all very creative. I’m very much looking forward to this evening, when I will see both our students and their fathers sporting autumnal gear at our Father Daughter Fall Festival. Friends, food, and dancing—it’s going to be a magical evening!
 
Next week is going to be very busy and exciting, too. After Halloween festivities on Sunday, I’m so glad our girls will have a day to rest on Monday while their teachers complete their first-quarter grade reports. On Tuesday we will be honored to welcome Father Marcos Gonzalez, Pastor of St. Andrew Church, to celebrate the Feast of All Souls with us. Please remind your daughters to wear their dress uniforms. I’m very much looking forward to hearing Fr. Gonzalez’s homily because they are always so inspiring.
 
Finally, I think we are all looking forward to the first theatrical performance in Pike Auditorium in over 18 months. The curtain will rise on what I know is going to be a fabulous production of Clue. Based on the iconic board game from my childhood, this farcical murder-mystery is appropriate for all ages. With three evening performances Thursday-Saturday starting at 7:00 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 2:00 p.m. you have plenty of opportunities to be entertained. It’s going to be amazing!
 
With Love and Gratitude,
 
Kate Morin
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Established in 1931, Mayfield Senior School in Pasadena, CA is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for young women grades 9-12. Noted for its rigorous academic program, which includes 28 Advanced Placement and Honors courses, Mayfield’s curriculum is underscored by a philosophy of educating the “whole child,” which also encourages commitment to and excellence in the arts, athletics, community service and spiritual growth. The nurturing environment at Mayfield Senior School allows each student to flourish in an atmosphere of personal attention.