Category Archives: Upper School Dean’s Core Values

    “We must use our lives to make the world a better place to live, not just to acquire things. That is what we are put on the earth for. —Dolores Huerta (Activist working for the working poor, women, … Continue reading →

    “It is not true that people stop pursuing dreams because they grow old. They grow old because they stop pursuing dreams—Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Nobel Prize-winning novelist). Phenix Brown and Olivia Neilsen showed RESPECT for our school by helping … Continue reading →

    “The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace. —Carlos Santana (Guitarist, pioneer of Latin American Jazz and Rock)    Henry Anthony demonstrated TEAMWORK … Continue reading →

    “Preservation of one’s own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures.” —Cesar Chavez (Labor leader and civil rights activist)   Henry Dryden showed TEAMWORK by working behind the scenes during an all-grade activity. Ryan Schreck … Continue reading →

  “Wherever you are, be all there.”-Ram Dass Jackson Carlock, Ella Kungl, Chase Hensley and Robert Walley displayed TEAMWORK as they picked up all of the trash left over from the student section after Friday night’s game.    9/26: Ainsley … Continue reading →

  “I don’t measure myself by others’ expectations or let others define my worth.” — Sonia Sotomayor   Piper Berini and Shriya Kovvali showed KINDNESS when they helped Hanna Lee troubleshoot the printer!! Kendall Laguerre showed KINDNESS when she helped … Continue reading →

  “We must use our lives to make the world a better place to live, not just to acquire things. That is what we are put on the earth for.” – Dolores Huerta     No birthdays.  Gossage Cup 172 … Continue reading →

  “At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.” – Frida Kahlo Brandon Bartelli demonstrated KINDNESS when he swooped in to save Dean Zelaya from the wrath of a 12 year old. … Continue reading →

  “The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace.” – Carlos Santana KJ Taylor, Ciaya Pfitzner, and Paul Ohrel demonstrated TEAMWORK when he helped Dean … Continue reading →

  “Don’t plan it all. Let life surprise you a little.” Julia Alvarez,  Avari Hedgepeth demonstrated COURAGE by deciding to perform in front of the entire 9th grade class. Thank you for sharing your talent and beautiful voice with us, … Continue reading →