Category Archives: Upper School Dean’s Core Values

“When you talk negatively to yourself, you instantly sabotage your own success.”-Allistair McCaw Many thanks to Destiny Thomas, Annalise Randall-Bauer, Julia Ellington, Will Swartz, Luke Fox, Sam Davis, Santiago Castaneda, Kierra Morrow for their TEAMWORK and KINDNESS in helping with … Continue reading →

“Life is a field of unlimited possibilities.”-Deepak Chopra Henry Dryden showed TEAMWORK when he took attendance for the Mush advisory during the fire drill. 5/26:  Ashwin Patel Maddie Sturgill Kenzie Sturgill Lili Booker   5/27: David Grady Jackson Scurlock   … Continue reading →

“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” —Steve Prefontaine Gabe Zelaya demonstrated KINDNESS and TEAMWORK when he picked up trash in the Commons after school that wasn’t his and without asking. 5/22: Mr. Dunn    … Continue reading →

“A champion is someone who is willing to be uncomfortable.” ―Pat Summitt Skye Arnold demonstrated KINDNESS and TEAMWORK when she cleaned up part of the Commons that was not her mess. Thank you Skye! Kudos to Tyler Green, Lauren Hollar, … Continue reading →

“Remember that hope is a powerful weapon even when all else is lost”-Nelson Mandela Brady Ravin showed teamwork when he offered to deliver items from The MiLL to the track coach after school. We appreciate the help! Tag DuMond Malachi … Continue reading →

“Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: What fault of mine most nearly resembles the one I am about to criticize?” —Marcus Aurelius Many thanks to Finley Necessary, Meadow Campurciani, Willa Neeham, and … Continue reading →

“If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.”-Mark Twain Elliette Zukowski and Ellery Biehler demonstrated COURAGE and TEAMWORK when they volunteered to take 2/3 of the rising 9th graders on a tour of the Upper School. We … Continue reading →

“The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine.”-Mike Murdock Kudos to Joel Bentley and his INTEGRITY for bringing an off-campus lunch pass, someone dropped, to my office. Many thanks, Joel and FINDERS KEEPERS. Many thanks to Bella … Continue reading →

“Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind.”-Henry James. Elizabeth Booker showed KINDNESS when she help set up Foundation Hall for a … Continue reading →

“The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine.”-Mike Murdock  Drew Westgarth-Taylor demonstrated kindness when he volunteered to stay after class to help a teacher. Today: Andie Evans   Over the week: Maya McCorkle and Taylor Pomeroy Gossage Cup … Continue reading →