Alumni/Parent Weekend Celebrates Kathy Munger
	Over the course of a weekend in late April, hundreds of guests visited Midland for the spring Alumni/Parent/Friend Gathering.  This year's event had special significance, as the school helped the Munger and Landreth families celebrate the remarkable life of Kathy Munger, who passed away in February.  Both lacrosse teams won, the horses put on a great show, the spring play was superb, the food was awesome (and largely homegrown), there were terrific student work displays, and the ceremony for Kathy was perfect.  Whew!  Read a special address by Head of School Will Graham, and go the the Midland Updates page for a short video of the ceremony. Former Head of School Eric Swain `63 offers some memories of Carl and Kathy

	Midland Community Mourns Passing of Kathy Munger
	Adored and respected by anyone ever associated with Midland School, Kathy Munger passed peacefully on Wednesday, February 3 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.  Two of her children are Midland graduates, and two grandchildren. Please visit this link to see her granddaughter's (Molly Livingston) gorgeous slideshow about Kathy's life.      A photo of Carl and Kathy in 1970 (l); Kathy on a recent visit to Midland (r)   Leading a song at the 2007 Thanksgiving (l); speaking at granddaughter Nora's graduation in 2007 (r, Nora in red)

	Midland Benches/Desks for Sale
	Background from Carlos Ortiz: The idea for making Midland benches began with the full size one I made for my good friend, George Myers '76, on his 50th birthday. This was followed with a half-size replica for Midland legacy Jim Munger on his retirement as head of Dunn School. I have made several full size ones for my grandson and for my grand-nephew and niece. The response has been favorable and I decided to offer them to other Midland alumni. As you know, the original Midland bench designed by Paul Squibb was made from 2x12 lumber and measured about 2 ft long, 2 ft high, and about 2ft wide. The half-size replica is about 1ft x 1ft x 1ft while the 1/4 size is about 6 in x 6 in x 6in. Prospective buyers can select the choice of wood - i.e. traditional Douglas fir or another choice such as pine, red oak or walnut, and the size - 1/4, 1/2, or full size. The benches can be left natural, ideal for an authentic replica, or finished with milk paint for pastel colors or an antique finish, a pickled finish, or a clear finish to accentuate a red oak or walnut choice. The prices would depend on the size and type of wood selected. For example, a red oak 1/4 size would be about $75, a 1/2 size about $175, and the full size about $250. Except for the full size, shipping is free. Please see the pictures. The small bench a 1/4 size replica is from unfinished walnut. The 1/2 size replica is an antique finish using blue milk paint. The full size model is Douglas fir in a pickle finish with several coats of exterior varnish. I plan to have a website up and running very shortly. In the meantime, inquires can be made to me, Carlos Ortiz, via email (ortizian@dslextreme.com). A portion of all proceeds from the sale of Midland benches will go Midland School.

	San Francisco Gathering February 5, 2010
	Over 60 alumni, parents and friends joined us at Il Fornaio in San Francisco. Erin `14 and Kathi O'Leary

	First Time Back in 73 Years!
	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!

	Thanksgiving Feast at Midland - slideshow
	Turkey soup

	LA Gathering October 30, 2009
	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. Will Graham addresses the group.

	In Memoriam 2009-10
	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.  Midland memorial for Kathy Munger. Lorenzo D. Rice, Jr., '80, unexpectedly passed away on January 12, 2010.  Here's the link to his obituary.  A memorial was held at Midland School on Saturday, April 10, 2010. 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. Richard D. Young '42 passed away on May 27, 2010. He is survived by his two brothers, William D. Young '45, and Peter B. Young '56. 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. Edgar (Ted) Dyer Hunting '57 died of lymphoma March 4, 2010 at the Hospice Care Center of Kitsap County, Bremerton, WA.  He was born in Pasadena, CA, July 10, 1939 to Edgar and Alice Leeds Hunting. He graduated from Polytechnic School, Pasadena CA; Midland School, Los Olivos CA; and Williams College.  He received a Master of Engineering at Stanford and MBA from UCLA. Here's the link to his obituary.   A. Warren Smith, Jr., '42, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2010.  He had broken his hip in early January and then developed pneumonia.  He died from complications of his illness.  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.   Winter D. Horton Jr. '47, died at age 80, on November 12, 2009. Please follow this link for his obituary. 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.