Meeting a Moral Hero: Student Connects with Jane Goodall

Four years ago, when Mount Madonna School (MMS) student Ronan Lee was in elementary school, he chose to learn about conservationist and biologist Jane Goodall for a class project on ‘moral heroes.’
 
The annual ‘moral heroes’ study is a special and much-anticipated part of the MMS third grade’s curriculum. Each student selects a person whose work, actions and life inspires them to research.

Setting the Pace: Cross Country Team Runs Towards Goals

Among the dozens of high school cross country runners throughout the county who are participating in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League (SCCAL) this season, the competition is very strong — including one nationally-ranked female athlete.