Be Our Hero Day 2024

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Malissa Balderama '09, Alum Engagement & Annual Fund Manager

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Miguel Lizarde II (Parent ’26)

4 months ago

In memory of Rosemary Taliba Carr ('72)

In memory of Taliba, who paved the way for her daughter Dr. Abeni Carr Johnson ('02) who then inspired my daughter Xitlali Lizarde ('26) to attend Mayfield. May her legacy be eternal.

Lorna Baggott (Alum ’07)

4 months ago

In honor of My best friends, Lauren Shaller Calvin ‘07 and Elizabeth Ortiz Cabot ‘07

Thank you Lauren and Liz for all the memories!!

Angela Howell (Alum ’76, Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In memory of Bill and Sue Howell who blessed five daughters with a Mayfield Senior School education. Younger sister, Octavia, was my flower girl.

Lydia Arguelles (Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

For my students and colleagues!

Bernadette Garcia (Alum ’86)

4 months ago

In memory of Maureen Shea

When I graduated, my “joke” diploma was “Most Likely to make a Living from Doing Game Shows.” It was a self-fulfilling prophecy! Many fond memories of my years at Mayfield!

Lesley Scheller (Alum ’66)

4 months ago

Still proud to be a Mayfield graduate . . so many years ago!

Rebecca Cervantes (Alum ’94)

4 months ago

Actions speak louder than words

Michaela Sinclair (Alum ’21)

4 months ago

In honor of Ms. Hablewitz

Thank you for an amazing 4 years of instrumental conservatory!

Kristina Karl DeLorme (Alum ’64)

4 months ago

In honor of Barbara Karl

I loved my Mayfield experience. I was not the best student but Mayfield encouraged me all 4. Years. Mayfield made me the strong independent woman I am today. Keep changing young ladies lives. Actions not words.

Leticia Valdez (Alum ’90)

4 months ago

Let’s keep it up!

Page Family (Student ’25)

4 months ago

The faculty at Mayfield care for and support the students as if they were there own children.

Frank Acosta (Parent ’04)

4 months ago

In honor of Jeanette Acosta 2004

Our daughter, Jeanette, thought the highest of Mayfield Senior. Our contribution is in memory and honor of Jeanette.

Theresa Peters (Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In honor of The many Mayfield teachers who have inspired me to continue to grow as an educator

Cathy Cota (Parent ’04, ’06)

4 months ago

We support Mayfield Senior School because the faculty gave our daughters a wonderful education and inspired a love of learning. Its philosophy aligns with our values of faith, family, love and action. Thank you to all the incredible faculty and staff that made their education possible!

Adia Gooden (Alum ’03)

4 months ago

In honor of Taliba Carr

Anne Garrett (Parent ’17)

4 months ago

We are grateful for the tremendous start in life that Mayfield gave our daughter. God bless everyone at Mayfield!

Sara Vanis (Parent ’26)

4 months ago

We love being a part of the Mayfield Senior School community.

Diane Herrera Weckerle (Alum ’86)

4 months ago

In honor of THE Classof 1986

In memory of Maureen Shea

Mattie Stewart (Parent ’09)

4 months ago

Great School!

Sheridan Link (Parent ’27)

4 months ago

In honor of The amazing Freshman Class teachers.

Martha Sweeney Schnieders (Alum ’58)

4 months ago

In honor of Nancy Jo Sweeney Lindus '56

I love this school and all it stands for! Actions Not Words!

Gloria Mendoza (Parent ’24)

4 months ago

It's been the best experience for my daughter! Could not have sent her to a better school.

Alisa Balian (Alum ’24)

4 months ago

In honor of Ms. Ellis and Ms. Garcez

Ms Ellis and Ms. Garcez are great teachers.

Fonia Marshall Humphries (Alum ’66)

4 months ago

Annette keeps us posted with all the wonderful things that are going on! Thank you Annette!

Henry Hawley

4 months ago

In honor of the Class of 1986

Charlotte Yvonne Reid (Alum ’86)

4 months ago

1986 was an epic class. We bonded and some are lifelong best friends. I donate in honor of our dear Maureen Shea - she is always with the class of 1986.

Elene Johnston (Alum ’64)

4 months ago

In honor of Sister Elizabeth Strub

An excellent teacher

Leslie Van Dalsem (Alum ’85)

4 months ago

In memory of Kim Woodward and Anna Hernandez

Shanon Smith (Alum ’90)

4 months ago

In memory of Rosemary Carr

Anne Kortlander (Alum ’66)

4 months ago

In honor of Sister Jackie Jelley

Mayfield continues to inspire the best in us. Actions Not Words!

Kim Tamny (Alum ’85)

4 months ago

So many memories and lifelong friendships from my years at Mayfield

Liesl Pike Moldow (Alum ’83)

4 months ago

Thanks for all you do!

Elizabeth Nail (Alum ’18)

4 months ago

In honor of Mrs. Tighe, Ms. Peters, Dr. Wilhelm, Mrs. Zapata, Ms. Gomez! Such amazing and dedicated teachers!

Olga Castellanos (Parent ’09, ’13)

4 months ago

In memory of Lil & Gaston Castellanos

Lisa Vandergriff (Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In honor of Richard Vargas and his dedication to Mayfield as he terms off the Board of Trustees

Thank you, Richard Vargas, for your deep commitment to Mayfield as a Trustee!

Lisa Vandergriff (Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In honor of Chelisa Vagim's extraordinary dedication to Mayfield as she terms of the Board of Trustees

Thank you, Chelisa Vagim, my party planning hero, for sharing your amazing talent and treasure with Mayfield Senior School!

Erica Possemato Pegram (Alum ’96, Parent ’25)

4 months ago

In honor of Ms. Garcez

Nolan Hawley

4 months ago

In honor of The Class of 1986

shadi sanbar (Alum ’17, Parent ’17, Trustee/Past Trustee)

4 months ago

The Best Girls School in SoCal.

MARY Workman HATTON (Alum ’85)

4 months ago

In honor of Kimberly Woodward and Anna Hernandez, Class of 1985

Linda Hahn (Parent ’01)

4 months ago

In honor of Shirley Meyers

Sheila Collins Olsen

4 months ago

In honor of Julie Collins

Class of 53

Claudia Satori (Alum ’72)

4 months ago

Without the Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus, i would not be who i am.

Raquel Apodaca (Alum ’87)

4 months ago

So grateful for all the love and support I received from the faculty and staff while I was at Mayfield.

Matthew & Julie Julie Sanchez Brehove (Alum ’11, Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In honor of My Fabulous Parents Al and Helen Sánchez, faithful Mayfield supporters since 2007

Go class of 2011!

Christine Van Rooy Keppel (Alum ’86)

4 months ago

In honor of Jim & Stephnie Jenal

They both taught me life long skills in ethics, perseverance and critical thinking!

Mary Shea McConnell (Alum ’81, Trustee/Past Trustee)

4 months ago

In memory of Maureen Shea '86

Patti Bannan Pascale (Alum ’86, Parent ’21)

4 months ago

In honor of class of '86

Terre Osterkamp (Trustee/Past Trustee)

4 months ago

In honor of Sister Nancy Jean

The greatest school ever for young women!! We wholly support it...

Maria Collins Stolpe (Alum ’83)

4 months ago

In honor of Missy Winston

Lydia Aguilera (Alum ’22)

4 months ago

MSS is an amazing school!!! MSS

Margaret Cribbs (Parent ’07)

4 months ago

In honor of Melissa Tighe

Anonymous (Alum ’66)

4 months ago

In honor of all teachers

James & Flavia Lo Coco (Parent ’13, ’17, ’18, Trustee/Past Trustee)

4 months ago

In honor of Franco Salvatore Iezza, Father to Flavia Lo Coco and Grandfather to Jordan '13, Lauren '17, & Carolyn '18. "Ci mancherai, nonno!"

Dominique Ramirez Ahumada (Alum ’00)

4 months ago

Keep up the great work empowering and uplifting these young minds!

Constance White (Alum ’68, ’69, ’70, ’71)

4 months ago

In honor of Gina Pizzo

Margi Collins McAusland (Alum ’87)

4 months ago

I strongly believe in an all girls high school experience!

Alison Gamble (Alum ’87, Parent ’24, Trustee/Past Trustee)

4 months ago

Thank you from three generations of family who have learned, loved and grown up at MSS.

victoria rodeno (Parent ’03)

4 months ago

In honor of Angela Howell

She's the best!!!

Anneke Osterkamp Greco (Alum ’99, Parent ’26, Trustee/Past Trustee)

4 months ago

In honor of Laura Farrell

In celebration of a fantastic first year at MSS!

Susan Byrne Montgomery (Alum ’64)

4 months ago

In honor of Ms Winifred Johnson, my history teacher. In 1960-1962

Ms Johnson gave me confidence in my own opinions. It was a big impact on my life

Nora Chiara (Parent ’21)

4 months ago

Mayfield provided my child a wonderful education and sent her off to college well prepared. Now she’s graduating early because she took AP college credits earned at Mayfield with her to her chosen university.

Abeni Carr Johnson (Alum ’02)

4 months ago

In honor of Rosemary Taliba Carr—- my mom and my everything who introduced me to Mayfield

Jade Stewart (Alum ’09, Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

My Mayfield experience has profoundly impacted my life, and has made me the woman I am today. My experience has been enriched by the love and support of my family, classmates and friends (especially "the fine c/o '09"), faculty and staff (both past and present), donors, fellow alums, current students, parents, and many more. Today, I want to honor Malissa Balderama '09 and Merilisa Ramirez, who have worked tirelessly to ensure Cornelia Connelly's mission and the SHCJ goals live on in our students and alums. Thank you for always striving for more, exemplifying excellence, and putting our students and families first.

Thomas O’Brien (Parent ’25)

4 months ago

In honor of alumna Nancy Frost

Nancy Frost is not just an alumna of Mayfield Senior and the University of Notre Dame, she is one of the most esteemed horse trainers in the country and has guided my daughter and other Mayfield Senior students to achieve wonderful results and a lifelong love of the sport.

Gabriela Morales (Alum ’17)

4 months ago

In honor of Nora Warren! The best AP Art History teacher ever!

Thank you Mayfield for the gift of a Holy Child education!

Virginia Villar (Parent ’16)

4 months ago

In honor of Mrs. Melissa Tighe

Eternal gratitude for Mrs. Tighe and her unwavering support and dedication to Megan’s success at Mayfield, as well as the ongoing support and commitment to women in STEM.

Abigail Shaw (Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In honor of In honor of the Classes of 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027! And a special shout out to our incoming Class of 2028!

Debbi and Randy Hoffman (Parent ’09)

4 months ago

Thank you Mayfield Senior!

Art & Stella Murga (Grandparent ’26)

4 months ago

In honor of Our donation is in honor of our granddaughter, Paloma Murga, currently in 10 th grade at Mayfield Senior

We appreciate that our granddaughter is receiving a quality education, preparing her for higher education & careers!

Emily Osterkamp Murphy (Alum ’06)

4 months ago

Thank you Mayfield! Let’s go 2000s!

barbara anglin (Alum ’66)

4 months ago

because of Annette Brandin's tireless dedication

Katy Barry McCollum (Alum ’76)

4 months ago

Love our 1976 Class!

Courtney Chung (Alum ’02)

4 months ago

In honor of Taliba Rosemary Carr

Paul Vega (Parent ’25, ’27)

4 months ago

Let’s do this!! Go Cubs!

Georgia Vagim (Alum ’18)

4 months ago

Sending love to Malissa for coordinating such a successful Be Our Hero Day. Your hard work shows. Thankful for you always!!

Liz Ortiz Cabot (Alum ’07)

4 months ago

So grateful to Mayfield Senior School for helping me become the woman I am today!

Leo and Romola Mascarenhas (Parent ’16, ’18, ’24)

4 months ago

In honor of Our daughters

Thank you to the faculty and staff! Keep up the good work!

Ryanne Dymek (Alum ’13)

4 months ago

In honor of Ms. Peters

I just returned from an incredible trip to the Galapagos Islands, 100% inspired by YOU as my awesome AP Bio teacher more than a decade ago!

Brittney Pruitt (Alum ’03)

4 months ago

In memory of Taliba Rosemary Carr

I’m loving memory

Teresa Villegas (Parent ’27)

4 months ago

Supporting our wonderful school community 💕

Maeve Riley (Parent ’27)

4 months ago

In honor of The Great 9th Grade Teachers

Julie Poxon Penney (Alum ’74)

4 months ago

In honor of Cecelia Poxon, Class of 1973

Schnell Hart (Alum ’86)

4 months ago

In honor of Maureen Shea

Molly Johnston (Alum ’66)

4 months ago

Thanks Annette for your many reminders of everything Mayfield.

Anonymous (Alum ’86)

4 months ago

In memory of Maureen Shea

Elizabeth Aizpuru Smith (Alum ’81)

4 months ago

In honor of Elizabeth Rusnak

Rest in peace Elizabeth, we miss you!

Thomas LeBon (Parent ’04)

4 months ago

Good education

V. LeAnn Green Conway (Alum ’66)

4 months ago

I am an alum of Mayfield Senior School. I hold my mexperience there in my heart.

Jessica Harley James (Alum ’99)

4 months ago

In honor of The awesome girls of the class of 95!

Go Cubs!

Donell Aure Thomas (Alum ’83)

4 months ago

In honor of Edwin L. Thomas (husband) RIP

#IMUA

LEW COPPERSMITH (Parent ’13, ’16)

4 months ago

Go Cubs!

Ann Babcock (Parent ’24)

4 months ago

In honor of the wonderful Mayfield Senior faculty!

Thank you for all that you do for my daughter and all the students!

Virginia and Thomas Jones (Alum ’64, Trustee/Past Trustee)

4 months ago

In honor of the Class of 1964's 60th Anniversary

Amy Kelly (Alum ’85)

4 months ago

In honor of Kim Woodward and Anna Lisa Hernandez

Mary Pings (Alum ’84)

4 months ago

In memory of Maureen Shea

Lisa Vandergriff (Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In honor of Jim LoCoco's amazing dedication to Mayfield and to the Adv Committee as he terms off the Board of Trustees

Thank you, Jim LoCoco, for being the Advancement Committee's hero and dedicated chair for many years!

Malissa Balderama (Alum ’09, Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In honor of The Class of 2009

Can’t wait for my 15th reunion with friends of the Class of 2009 who inspire me everyday.

John Vrsalovich (Student ’26)

4 months ago

Go Cubs!

Laura Farrell (Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In honor of the faculty and staff at Mayfield Senior School!

Shannon Riordan (Alum ’87)

4 months ago

Go 1987!

Melissa Greenwood (Alum ’00)

4 months ago

Dr. Sinkovich (my Latin teacher all 4 years at Mayfield)...a wonderful woman, teacher and scholar. What an example for a young mind!

Sue Collins Waltermeyer

4 months ago

In memory of Julie Collins class of 1953

Joan Moreci

4 months ago

In support of Girls’ Catholic education.

Patty Wickman (Alum ’77, Parent ’22)

4 months ago

In honor of Nora Injijian

Paul Villalobos (Parent ’20, ’25)

4 months ago

Keep up the good work!

Lisa Sanders (Alum ’86)

4 months ago

Class of '86...the best of times!!

Benedetto & Marisa DeFilippo (Grandparent ’23, ’26)

4 months ago

So proud to be a Mayfield Grandparents

Maureen McConnell (Alum ’15)

4 months ago

Maureen Shea "86

Carolyn Mansour (Alum ’85)

4 months ago

In memory of Anna Lisa Armanino ‘85 and Kim Woodward ‘85

Monica Look (Alum ’86)

4 months ago

Jane Collins Hawley for President!

Carolyn Collins Mansour (Alum ’85)

4 months ago

In memory of Julie Collins - Class of 1953

Sister Pegeen Connolly (Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In memory of Eleanor Yavarone.

Grace Griffin (Alum ’88)

4 months ago

In honor of Anne Kibler

sandra bane (Trustee/Past Trustee)

4 months ago

In honor of Sister Barbara

Marianne Marino Rorden (Alum ’86)

4 months ago

I still appreciate the special experience and education Mayfield provided to prepare me for college, my career, and life.

Mary McDonnell (Alum ’83)

4 months ago

Giving is my thank you for all my amazing friends I met at Mayfield!

Jane Hawley (Alum ’86, Trustee/Past Trustee)

4 months ago

In memory of Maureen Shea and in honor of the Class of 1986

Vicky Zhang (Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

For good teacher

Desma Murphy (Alum ’87)

4 months ago

In memory of Delphi Murphy Class of 1987

Melissa Moore (Alum ’95)

4 months ago

In honor of Theresa Peters

One of the best teachers in my life! Thank you for everything!

Leah Weidman (Alum ’11)

4 months ago

In honor of Our Mayfield Family

I'm thankful for the memories and for the friendships that I trust will continue to stand the test of time. I love my Mayfield family!

Adele Suarez (Parent ’25, ’27)

4 months ago

Go Cubs!

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