Mayfield Senior School

Mayfield Senior School will stage Clare Booth Luce's "The Women" next week. The witty social satire, first produced in 1936, focuses on the comedy and pathos within the relationships between women as they overcome adversity. Directed by Theatre Conservatory instructor Shaheen Vaaz, "The Women" focuses on female characters who are vigilant in protecting each other. The characters, despite flaws and shortcomings, learn to be lovingly accepting, to trust and rely on one another, and to overcome the obstacles and confinement of a patriarchal society.

Continuing to have their problems, the Flintridge Prep girls' varsity volleyball team was shut out by visiting Pasadena Westridge in a Prep League match on Sept. 26. The Rebels, who dropped to 1-6 overall and to 0-3 in league, lost 25-18, 25-14 and 25-19 to Westridge. Prep was led by Mary McCluggage with nine kills and Katie Corradini with five kills. The Rebels hosted Mayfield Senior School last Thursday and Claremont Webb School on Tuesday in league contests, but no results were available at press time.

Travel back to Old Havana for an evening of romance when Mayfield Senior School's hosts its annual benefit, "Old Havana," on March 4 at a private venue in Los Angeles. Benefit Co-Chairs Tracy Arcuri of Pasadena and Jane Osborn of Altadena invite the public to make reservations for the evening benefiting Mayfield Senior School. Enjoy conversation over fine wine and food amid an atmosphere evoking 1940s Havana, the "Paris of the Caribbean." Stroll with past the tables of silent auction temptations as you sip on Cuba Libre while listening to Mayfield Vocal Conservatory singers deliver standards such as "Night and Day," "The Man I Love" and "Someone to Watch Over Me."

Pasadena Christian School will host a High School Fair Monday, Nov. 1 from 7 to 8:30 p.m to feature enrollment information from area high schools. The free event will be in the David Memorial Auditorium, 1492 N, Garfield Ave., in Pasadena. Representatives from A Better Chance, Inc., Alverno, Blair High School's Health Academy, Travel and Tourism Academy and Business Academy, Don Bosco, Flintridge Prep, Flintridge Sacred Heart, Independent School Alliance for Minority Affairs, John Muir High School's Business/Finance Academy and Geo Space Academy, La Salle, L.A. County High School for the Arts, Loyola High School, Maranatha High School, Marshall Fundamental School's Education Careers Academy and Computer Careers Academy, Mayfield Senior School, Pasadena High School's Visual Arts Academy and Graphic Arts Academy, Polytechnic, Ribet Academy, St. Francis, Village Christian, Westridge, Villanova Preparatory School, and more have been invited to attend.

Mayfield Junior School and Mayfield Senior School celebrated their 75th anniversary at a Diamond Jubilee Gala for 950 guests on March 3, at the historic Ritz-Carlton, Huntington Hotel & Spa. The spectacular event, which brought together current and past parents, trustees, faculty, alumni/alumnae and friends to celebrate 75 years of Catholic education in the Holy Child tradition, honored all past board of trustees chairs, heads of school and the Sisters...

Mayfield Senior School is proud to announce the achievements of some of its top students. Amanda Yamasaki has received the designation of National Merit Semi-Finalist from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation based on her scores on the 2005 PSAT/NMSQT exam. Twenty-six students at Mayfield Senior School earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program (AP) Exams. Four graduates in the Class of 2006 qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.

With the naming of Ashley Moreno, a La Cañada High School senior, as Queen of the 116th annual Rose Parade, LCF claims its ninth royal lady since 1941 when Sally Stanton received the glittering crown. "This is a dream come true," said Moreno. "When I was in sixth grade, my math teacher at Paradise Canyon, Ron Gordon, said when I grew up I should try out for the Rose Court. It was a promise that I kept. I'm proud that our community is so well represented with the other LCF students on the court."

Mayfield holds ?Shades of Green? On Saturday, March 14, Mayfield Senior School celebrated the wonders of creation at its annual benefit, Shades of Green . The Mayfield community gathered to raise ?green? for the academic program and to honor two teachers, Dr. Jack Blumenthal and Theresa Peters . Both teachers have worked diligently to raise environmental awareness on campus and each exemplifies the philosophy of care and compassion which is at the heart of a Holy Child education The evening, chaired by parents and alumnae Sally Spect Trim ?

The Music in the Park concert series has now faded away and will not be back again until next Fiesta Day’s celebration. Gotta admit, I’ll miss it! Last Sunday evening was a beautiful way to say goodbye to the music. It was such a gorgeous sunset with wisps of pink clouds floating across the blue sky. As dusk deepened, a sliver of a new moon appeared. A new moon always reminds me of a scimitar and the tales of “One Thousand and One Nights.” Sunday night’s crowd was in a lively mood as well as the local musicians of the band, Palm Drive.

After a record-breaking week of rain and anxious moments that the downpour might continue through New Year's Day, as if on divine cue the sun came out to shine on the 116th Rose Parade with its 50 floats, 26 equestrian units, and 25 marching bands. Ashley Moreno, La Cañada High School senior and the Rose Queen, in a choreographed presentation, officially opened the parade at the side of Disney's Mickey Mouse, who was grand marshal. The Disney float, a flowered replica of Sleeping Beauty's castle, was the first float to appear on Colorado Boulevard.

The Music in the Park concert series has now faded away and will not be back again until next Fiesta Day’s celebration. Gotta admit, I’ll miss it! Last Sunday evening was a beautiful way to say goodbye to the music. It was such a gorgeous sunset with wisps of pink clouds floating across the blue sky. As dusk deepened, a sliver of a new moon appeared. A new moon always reminds me of a scimitar and the tales of “One Thousand and One Nights.” Sunday night’s crowd was in a lively mood as well as the local musicians of the band, Palm Drive.

CHILDREN’S EVENTS Wags & Whiskers/Kids ’N Kritters: Dogs vs. Cats — May 3 . Bring in a picture (between now and 5/5) of your dog or cat and put it up in the window. Write in 50 words or less why your pet is great. Enter the drawing for a photograph of your pampered pet with renowned animal photographer Sherry Barnett. Once Upon A Time Bookstore, 2207 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. For information, call (818) 248-9668.   CLASSES Mother’s Day Art Workshops — May 3 . Create a beautiful homemade present for your mom at the Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA.

Mayfield holds ?Shades of Green? On Saturday, March 14, Mayfield Senior School celebrated the wonders of creation at its annual benefit, Shades of Green . The Mayfield community gathered to raise ?green? for the academic program and to honor two teachers, Dr. Jack Blumenthal and Theresa Peters . Both teachers have worked diligently to raise environmental awareness on campus and each exemplifies the philosophy of care and compassion which is at the heart of a Holy Child education The evening, chaired by parents and alumnae Sally Spect Trim ?

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Today 3:30 p.m. The La Cañada High School varsity girls’ water polo team plays Temple City High School at Temple City.   Friday 2:30 p.m. The Flintridge Prep varsity boys’ soccer team plays Webb School at Flintridge Prep. 3:15 p.m. The Flintridge Prep varsity girls’ soccer team plays Pasadena Poly at the Glendale Sports Complex. 4:30 p.m. The Flintridge Prep varsity girls’ basketball team plays Rio Hondo Prep at Flintridge Prep.

Fourteen-year La Cañada girls’ varsity tennis Head Coach Joe Thompson has been around long enough to see more than a few talented girls come and go on his team. With a deep bench last season, Thompson coached the team all the way to the CIF Souther Section semi-finals, where they lost to Valencia. The Spartans, currently ranked No. 2 in league, finished Rio Hondo play in second place last year. This season, with five girls returning to play from last year’s squad and some standout freshmen talent, Thompson is hoping to lead the team all the way to the CIF finals.

Andrea Aviles Andrea Aviles' Gold Award Project was renovating an ordinary elementary school classroom into an up-to-date computer lab at St. Anthony's School in San Gabriel, the elementary school Andrea previously attended. St. Anthony's is a low-to-middle income school that desperately needed modern computers and technology to help its students learn the skills necessary to succeed and compete in the 21st century. Andrea raised funds to upgrade the electrical system at St. Anthony's to support a technology lab for 30 computers.

Mayfield Junior School and Mayfield Senior School celebrated their 75th anniversary at a Diamond Jubilee Gala for 950 guests on March 3, at the historic Ritz-Carlton, Huntington Hotel & Spa. The spectacular event, which brought together current and past parents, trustees, faculty, alumni/alumnae and friends to celebrate 75 years of Catholic education in the Holy Child tradition, honored all past board of trustees chairs, heads of school and the Sisters...

Mayfield Senior School will stage Clare Booth Luce's "The Women" next week. The witty social satire, first produced in 1936, focuses on the comedy and pathos within the relationships between women as they overcome adversity. Directed by Theatre Conservatory instructor Shaheen Vaaz, "The Women" focuses on female characters who are vigilant in protecting each other. The characters, despite flaws and shortcomings, learn to be lovingly accepting, to trust and rely on one another, and to overcome the obstacles and confinement of a patriarchal society.

The official announcement of the fifth annual Children Stand for Children Awards Night and Banquet was made recently. The awards banquet is set to take place in the first week of May, where special guests will range from politicians to entertainers. This annual awards dinner recognizes and honors community activists and organizers of all ages, as well as service providers, while heightening awareness for advocacy, service and leadership. The Children Stand for Children Advisory Board was originally organized and created by Hillsides, a Pasadena non-profit that creates safe places for children at risk and their families.