Senior Spotlights

Class of ’24 Senior Spotlight: Emma Monclus

Name, city of residence: Emma Monclus, Morgan Hill Grade you started at Mount Madonna School: Seventh What inspires you? I am always curious to learn new things and self-improvement is a huge motivator. My parents also inspire me; they lead by example…

Class of ’24 Senior Spotlight: Sophia Manzur

Name, city of residence: Sophia Manzur, Morgan Hill Grade you started at Mount Madonna School: Fourth What inspires you? My sister, Alyssa. She is the definition of love – resilient, powerful, divine. She is always taking the initiative to be the best…

Class of ’24 Senior Spotlight: Ona Musoll-Buendia

Name, city of residence: Ona Musoll-Buendia, San Jose Grade you started at Mount Madonna School: Seventh What inspires you? My mother inspires me. She does what she loves and works hard at it, never giving up when things are hard. What is…

Class of ’24 Senior Spotlight: Bella Sol Padilla

Name, city of residence: Bella Sol Padilla, Gilroy Grade you started at Mount Madonna School: I began at Mount Madonna as a sophomore. What inspires you? Creativity and ambition inspire me. What is your favorite subject in school, and why?  My favorite…

Class of ’24 Senior Spotlight: Beatrice Miller

Name, city of residence: Beatrice Miller, San Juan Bautista Grade you started at Mount Madonna School: Eighth grade What inspires you? The many powerful, driven, and creative women in my life! My mother, Jameelah Johnson, Sara Sobkoviak, I can’t think of just…

Class of ’24 Senior Spotlight: Cy Harris

Name, city of residence: Cy Harris, Watsonville Grade you started at Mount Madonna School: 11 What inspires you? Many things inspire me. My family and friends are the main things. What is your favorite subject in school, and why?  My favorite subject…

Class of ’24 Senior Spotlight: Anya Gonzalez

What is your favorite subject in school, and why?  My favorite class is Values in World Thought; I love being able to get a comprehensive understanding of the world we live in through different perspectives and values. I particularly have enjoyed reading…

Santa Cruz Sentinel: A New Perspective – Mount Madonna Senior Class Recounts Trip

Santa Cruz Sentinel, 3/23/24, “A New Perspective, Mount Madonna Senior Class Recounts Trip,” by Shmuel Thaler. The Mount Madonna School senior class has the attention of fellow students, parents and teachers at a Friday assembly as they recount their experiences during their…

Santa Cruz Sentinel, Mount Madonna Students Visit India

Santa Cruz Sentinel, 2/29/2024, “Mount Madonna Students Visit India,” story and photos by Shmuel Thaler.         Sentinel cover story (downloadable pdf) Global Learning – photo essay (downloadable pdf)