Fall/Winter at a Glance

Junior Marissa Zappas was among the students chatting informally with San Francisco Archbishop William J. Laveda during his visit to the campus this fall. In a Chapel address, the Archbishop’s topics included the importance of making thoughtful decisions and appreciating the efforts of people whose decisions years ago make the present good fortune possible. Students received his proposal of an extra day of vacation with enthusiasm; Jan. 5, 2004 was selected.

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Helene Jernick (right) and Olin Montalvo are among students in AP Environmental Science teacher Hovey Clark’s class who are working with Stanford researcher Dylan Schwilk. The study, devised by Priory students, investigates whether the plants that grow after a fire are the same as those that grow in a neighboring plot of land untouched by the fire. In other words, will plants that re-grow following a blaze be more resistant to flame? Mr. Clark’s students are checking out new growth on Jasper Ridge—site of a recent forest fire—to find out. Meanwhile, Henry Wise, 4, (above) who lives with his parents, Jeff and Janey, on the campus, is helping bring winter vegetables to life in the Priory community garden behind the Maas Family Commons.

More than 130 honored guests were on the campus for Grandparents Day on Oct 14. Following a welcome reception, these special seniors accompanied grandchildren to Chapel, classes and lunch. Here, senior Will Flammer shares an art project with his grandparents.

Even before construction was completed, a bell from the monastary (originally from St. Anselm Abbey) was ringing in the Priory Chapel’s newly remodeled entryway. Dedication of the remodeled Chapel was set for Jan. 6 at Morning Chapel for the school community and at church services on Jan. 11, 2004.

The Priory’s Eighth Grade Girls Volleyball team is in high spirits following their championship win in the Menlo Park League. Sports are still a mainstay cocurricular activity for Priory students. Close to 100% of Middle School students play on a team and the vast majority of High School students do. The chicken, brought by eighth grader

Whitney Greswold, was among some 35 animals large and small brought to the annual Blessing of the Pets. The event was held on the basketball court before school in honor of St. Francis of Assisi.

The Kentucky Cycle, an awardwinning drama covering 130 years of history, played from Nov. 20-22. Will Schofield (lower right) Scott Bader (holding rifle), and Jennifer Dhaliwal (left) were among the 21-member all-highschool cast. The actors learned lyrics and choreography, and practiced with a dialect coach to deliver convincing—and very powerful—characters. Playing the kidnapped, imprisoned Indian, Morning Star, Jennifer in this scene beseeches her grandmother to help her face

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