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Mount Madonna School’s 2022 Top Students

Mount Madonna School announces Grace Timan as the 2022 valedictorian and Ben Pearson as salutatorian.

Timan, who started attending MMS as a preschool student, and Pearson in kindergarten, earned this distinction through hard work and focused effort, edging out their peers at a school known for strong academics, environmental education, learning journeys, performing arts and scholar athletes. The 2022 high school graduation ceremony will be in person at the school’s upper campus, and attended by graduates, their families and guests on Thursday, June 16, at 10:30 a.m.

“I am very proud of Grace and Ben for their hard work over the last four years,” said Mount Madonna Director of Upper School Shannon Kelly. “They have taken challenging courses and excelled in the classroom. They were selected from a very strong academic cohort.”

Timan will attend UCLA.

“UCLA has been my dream school for quite some time,” said Timan. “I love the classic college feeling of the campus, while also being located in one of the largest cities in the world. I will be studying public affairs, and hope to go into journalism or media of sorts.”

Shannon Kelly and Sara Sobkoviak at Mount Madonna School inspired her.

“They are both so smart and I really respect them in regards to their passion for their careers, as well as their personal connection with their students,” Timan said. “I turn to both of them often for personal and academic advice. Furthermore, the connection that Haley Campbell has developed with the

senior class is so touching, I think her teaching would inspire so many to love English, just as we do. “One aspect of MMS that I will take with me into the next stage of my life is the importance of community,” added Timan. “Throughout my time at Mount Madonna the most important thing in all aspects has been community, it’s what inspires me to work, to help others and to enjoy my time.” Pearson will attend UC Santa Barbara and major in math. “I chose UCSB because the campus is gorgeous and right on the beach, the academics are very strong, and the Grace Timan volleyball culture there is very good as well,” he said. “I think all of the faculty at MMS are admirable, as everyone here is doing what they do because this school helps to develop good people. Despite the small numbers, there’s still an amazing amount of work that goes into keeping this school running, so everyone that contributes to that is inspiring in my eyes. I’ve never been a particularly outward person, but MMS and the performing arts department really helped me with moments in which I have to talk to a large group.” The Class of 2022 includes eight more students. Here are their college choices: Addison Ben Pearson Catterall-Pendleton, CSU Channel Islands; Alyssa Manzur, UCLA; Benn Glorfield, Seattle University; Blythe Wilson, CSU San Luis Obispo; Jimmy Bregman, CSU Long Beach; Kayla Goldstein, UC Santa Barbara; Liana Kitchel, UC San Diego; and Summer Howley, American University. n ••• Photos Courtesy of Mt. Madonna School