Category Archives: Upper School Dean’s Core Values

“You never fail until you stop trying.”-Albert Einstein Ashley Fowler and Esther Burlington demonstrated PASSION for the Class of ‘23 by taking on a tremendous leadership project for a senior celebration. No birthdays.  Gossage Cup Third Second Winner Third   … Continue reading →

“Learn to value yourself, which means: fighting for your happiness.” Ayn Rand  James Ter Poorten, Ian Kuo, Jacques Leleux, Seth Flaherty, David Mason, Milo Sacks and John Kroll all demonstrated TEAMWORK when they helped a teacher move several chairs into … Continue reading →

“This is your Monday morning reminder that you can handle whatever this week throws at you.”-Unknown   Over the weekend 5/6: Kate Ramirez 5/7: Madison Kirby and Grant Springate  Gossage Cup Third Second Winner Third     ***AP Art Presentations … Continue reading →

“Whatever you’re thinking, think bigger.” —Tony Hsieh Caroline Cain displayed kindness when she helped fix a broken chair. Sana Pandey showed PASSION, COURAGE, and leadership during Arts Jam as she shared her culture with the community while managing three amazing … Continue reading →

“Do or do not…there is no try.” – Yoda Niki Desai displayed KINDNESS as she helped students in French with technology issues. Thank you!   McKenna Newton Caroline DuMond     Gossage Cup Third Second Winner Third     ***AP Art … Continue reading →

“To the world, you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.”-Dr. Seuss Jolie Matthews demonstrated TEAMWORK when she cleaned up food left behind outside by the atrium.  Samuel Scheider Julia Schneider   Gossage Cup … Continue reading →

“”When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive, to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” ―Marcus Aurelius Kudos to Kathryn Busby, Sana Pandey and Wylie Neal for their KINDNESS and … Continue reading →

“Character is more important than any other leadership trait.” —John Wooden ROBERT WALLEY demonstrated KINDNESS and TEAMWORK when he ran to get paper towels when a classmate spilled their water and he cleaned it all up himself! Gracias Robert! Today: … Continue reading →

“If you’re going to be a bear, be a grizzly.” ―George Hyde Preston Julia Ellington, Nicole Ratterman, Connor Wickerham, Carolle Kaba, and Caroline Kaba all demonstrated passion when they volunteered to come during their drop to complete the AAPPL Proficiency … Continue reading →