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San Francisco Gathering February 5, 2010 |
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Over 60 alumni, parents and friends joined us at Il Fornaio in San Francisco.
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First Time Back in 73 Years! |
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 Jerry Griggs `39, who was here only one year (1935-36, he thinks!), came back to campus for the first time since leaving in `36. While he thought he might find his jacket that he left over by the creek, he found instead a school that looks in some ways just like he left it, and in others, markedly different. "There are girls here," he noted bemusedly. It was great to see you, Jerry!
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Thanksgiving Feast at Midland - slideshow |
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LA Gathering October 30, 2009 |
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Thanks to all who joined us at the Los Angeles Athletic Club Friday, October 30, 2009. We had a great time catching up with everyone. Thank you to Jamo Campbell '64 for helping with the location.
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Midland's Class of 1999 holds 10-year Reunion |
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Midland Class of `99 had a great showing for our 10-year reunion this past weekend. We had 11 classmates show up and multiple “significant others” in addition! A few troopers made the trek up Grass Mountain, while others tended to camp at Tank Mesa and prepared a Saturday afternoon BBQ at the soccer field. We had a great time visiting and sharing old stories and overall felt right back at home for a great weekend on campus. ~Katie Thrash `99
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Honoring Tom Mone, Class of 1972,
the John Dreyfuss `52 Distinguished Alumnus |
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Midland graduate Tom Mone '72 received this year's John Dreyfuss '52 Distinguished Alumnus award. He spent the weekend on campus with his wife and sister Christine, herself a pioneer member of Midland's first class of females. In his acceptance speech, Tom spoke about his career in the field of organ donor organizations, as well as his days at Midland. Classmate Michael Williams also spoke, recalling how their teacher David B. Anderson pushed them to think with their heads and feel with their hearts.
 
Tom accepts the award from Head of School Will Graham; Christine Mone `79 speaks about her brother
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In Memoriam 2009-10 |
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Kathy Munger, who was adored and respected by anyone ever associated with Midland School, passed peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at her home in Inverness, CA. Kathy arrived at Midland in the early 60s with her husband Carl, and they stayed until 1980, after Carl's 10 years of service as Midland's third head of school.
Lorenzo D. Rice, Jr., '80, unexpectedly passed away on January 12, 2010. Here's the link to his obituary. A memorial is scheduled at Midland School on Saturday, April 10, 2010, at 1 PM. If you have stories, pictures, or other memories to share, please email Teedo Rice Denison '81. Bill Kucera '66, passed away on January 24, 2010, at his home in Utah, after a long battle with cancer. Memorial services were held in Utah, and his ashes will be spread near the family home in Santa Barbara sometime in the Spring. Stevens Manning, Jr., '49, passed away on January 13, 2010, at the age of 79, after a long illness. Stevens is remembered for his love of the outdoors and his boundless joy in living every moment of his life to the fullest. A memorial service was held on February 13, 2010, in San Francisco. Here's the link to his obituary. You can share memories and leave condolences in the online guest book.
Stephen Gassaway '33 passed away on February 27, 2009, aged 95. He graduated the first year of Midland School, in 1933. Steve met his future wife, Molly Loomis, at Midland, where her two brothers also attended. Van Kelsey '39 passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2009. Van served as a trustee for Midland School alongside Willy Chamberlin, Carl and Kathy Munger, Paul A. O'Leary '75, Eric '63 and Jane Swain, and Mason Willrich '50. Van's son, Van Kelsey, Jr. is class of 1970. Van's younger brother, Dick, is class of 1940. Robert Alexander II '74, known as Sandy, died June 5th, 2009, at his home in Hopland, CA, after eight years fighting cancer. After graduation from Midland, Sandy attended Humboldt State University and the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco where he received a degree in acupuncture. He loved fly fishing, artistic cuisine, and contemporary stringband music ranging from Grateful Dead to Yonder Mountain, and will be remembered for his big heart and broad smile. He is survived by his wife, Stella Fleming, his children, Adam and Amber Alexander, his brothers Ed Carpenter '64 and Timothy Alexander, and his sisters Margaret Carpenter and Lynne Alexander.
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