Category Archives: Upper School Dean’s Core Values

“We need Joy as we need air. We need Love as we need water. We need each other as we need the earth we share.” -Maya Angelou Q.O.T.D. (Question of the Day) What can you do today that you were … Continue reading →

“Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is yourer than you.” —Dr. Seuss Q.O.T.D. (Question of the Day) Would you rather change something in the past or find out what happens in … Continue reading →

“I never cared about acceptance as much as I cared about respect.” -Jackie Robinson Gossage Cup 328 120 103 124 Shout out to Josie Thillet for preparing a fun game for the advisory members today. She definitely showed PASSION!! Chase Hensley … Continue reading →

“Tough times never last, but tough people do.” -Robert H. Schuller Gossage Cup 328 120 103 124 Esther Burlington demonstrated TEAMWORK by helping her sixth-grade sister with some school work. Way to go, Esther! Amaya King demonstrated KINDNESS by going … Continue reading →

“Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th. -Julie Andrews Gossage Cup 328 120 103 124 Kenlee Griffin and Kate Booker demonstrated COURAGE by speaking about their weekend traditions to a predominantly Christian audience. Hats off to Caleb Campos … Continue reading →

“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have to enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a … Continue reading →

“I’m determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstances but by our disposition.” -Martha Washington  Gossage Cup … Continue reading →

“Change will come our way. We can go through it or we can grow through it. We grow when we seek out solutions rather than let obstacles hinder us.” -George Couros Gossage Cup 105 30 51 42 Brandon Bartelli displays … Continue reading →

“You’re still on the right track. It just has a few more curves than you thought.”-Kierra C.T. Banks Gossage Cup 105 30 0 37 Jonah Presser demonstrated PASSION and KINDNESS by making blankets for Crisis Assistance while quarantined in Florida. … Continue reading →

“Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create.” -Roy T. Bennett ***5 HOUSE POINTS to each Advisory that sends a screenshot of ALL Advisees and Advisor in spirit wear to Dean Zelaya! … Continue reading →