Honoring Excellence: Students Receive Academic and Pillar Awards – 2014

Pillar Awards

Mount Madonna School is continuing the tradition started in 2013, of presenting awards to students in middle and high school whose achievement in one of the areas of our school’s “Three Pillars” – Academic Excellence, Creative Self-Expression and Positive Character Development – was outstanding. These three areas are equally important to success at Mount Madonna School – and, indeed, in the world.

The students who received these awards are the following:

Positive Character

Reflecting positive ways of dealing with whatever situation is confronting him/her; dedicated to a spirit of non-harming, cooperation and respectful relationships; striving to realize positive values such as compassion, honesty, cooperation, fairness, dedication and human decency in his/her daily lives; taking initiative to lead and to serve, take responsibility, acquire self-discipline; and to care for others.

6th- Sarah B.
7th- Samantha R.
8th- Phoebe G.
9th- Amelia B.
10th- Lily P.
11th- Cooper S.
12th- Ali A.

Creative Self-Expression

Immersing him/herself in the creative process that includes cognitive learning, teamwork, direct experience, reflection and mutual appreciation; creatively expressing him/herself in all academic coursework; experiencing the creative process such that the student overcomes perceived limitations and intuitive intelligence emerges; valuing the collaborative process where individual effort and a willingness to sacrifice for the greater whole result in an inspiring and fulfilling experience.

6th- Ksenia M.
7th- Sage T.
8th- Ruby B.
9th- Kate C.
10th- Julia G.
11th- Rami W.
12th- Sally S.

Academic Excellence

Showing outstanding critical thinking and writing skills, thoughtful self-expression, and honest reflection as part of the learning process; with a personal commitment to learning that balances both comprehensive understanding and in-depth inquiry in multiple disciplines.

6th- AnMei D.
7th- Priyanka  B.
8th- Aimee  K.
9th- Cat C.
10th- Sophia S.
11th- Alexis J.
12th- Preethi B.

Academic Excellence per Subject/Course – High School

Chemistry Honors- Nathan B.
Marine Biology- Kate C.
Science with Humanity- Talia S.
AP US Studies- Zoe K.
US History Honors- Holden S., Julia G.
World History- Bella B.
AP English- Lexi J., Lena W.
Creative Writing 10- Julia G., CeCe M., Holden S.
Creative Writing 9- Cat C., Kate C.
Creative Writing 12- Curtis C., Sophie K.
English 10 Honors- Sophia S., Lily P.
English 12 Honors- Rosino L., Ashley M.
English 9 Honors- Cat C.
AP Statistics- Ali A.
Values I- Zoe K., Lexi J.
Values II- Roger H., Talia S.
Physics- Cat C.
Precalculus- Cooper S.
Precalculus Honors- Julia G.
Geometry Honors- Cameron B.
World Religion- Talia S., Preethi B.
Algebra II- Bella B.
AP Physics C- Lexi J.
Creative Writing 11- Rami W., Renata M.

Academic Excellence per Subject/Course – Middle School

Spanish 6- Senna K.
Spanish 7- Noah K.
Spanish 8- Phoebe G.
Spanish 8 Honors- Ruby  B.
English 8- Ruby B.
US History 8- Indigo K.
World History 6- AnMei D.
World History 7- Priyanka B.
Art 7- Priyanka B., Noah K.
Art 6- Ksenia M.
Art 8- Ruby B.

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Contact: Leigh Ann Clifton, director of marketing & communications,

 

Nestled among the redwoods on 380 acres, Mount Madonna School (MMS) is a diverse learning community dedicated to creative, intellectual, and ethical growth. MMS supports its students in becoming caring, self-aware, discerning and articulate individuals; and believes a fulfilling life includes personal accomplishments, meaningful relationships and service to society. The program, accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), emphasizes academic excellence, creative self-expression and positive character development. Located on Summit Road between Gilroy and Watsonville. Founded in 1979.

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