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Honoring Commitment at 2015 Honoree Mass
On Sunday, March 22 we honored four extraordinary members of the MJS community at the 2015 Honoree Mass. It was a wonderful gathering of many generations including current MJS families, alumni and parents of alumni, and current and former faculty. All were present to show appreciation for both a life-long commitment to Holy Child ideals with our Faculty Emeritus recipients, Dorothy Halpin, Teresa Reichert and Patrice Peck, and the inspiring commitment of one just beginning his journey, as we presented our first Alumni Holy Child Award to Cameron Nutt ’03. Cameron spoke briefly to the assembly sharing his gratitude for the people he met, whose friendship and guidance inspired him, and the many lessons he learned as a Mayfield student.
Our 2015 Honorees:
Faculty Emeritus Recipients
Dorothy Halpin
Dorothy Halpin was already a veteran parent volunteer when she officially joined Mayfield’s staff in 1972 to team-teach in the reading resource center and then became a kindergarten assistant for several years. When the Pike Center was completed in 1984, Dorothy took on the role of librarian’s assistant, witnessing the early growth of technology in library research resources and skills enrichment. As the school continued to grow, she had the opportunity to move into the business office for a number of years before retiring in 2010.
Patrice Peck
The true number of students and children of students, whose lives Patrice Peck has touched during her long tenure at Mayfield Junior School is extraordinary. She started at Mayfield as a third grade teacher, teaching us about the solar system and how mold grows, and 40 years later demonstrated gravity by jumping off a high pole before students on an AstroCamp adventure. In between, she was Director of the Math Center, served as Math Department chair, taught grades 5-7 math, taught English and science, brought the first computers to Mayfield’s campus and encouraged technology in learning, organized 6th grade Reach Out projects, extended herself as an advisor, and consistently committed herself to student after student. Mrs. Peck retired in 2011.
Teresa Reichert
Almost every graduate of Mayfield Junior School from the 1970s to 2007 has a memory of Señora Reichert. Some of whom also saw their children under her care. Spanish teacher, advisor, assistant principal and even tour guide for the famous Spain trip, Teresa wore many hats during her career, and for many years was the sole homeroom teacher for eighth grade. Truly committed to the academic and personal success of each of her students, she helped develop several important traditions such as the Harvest Festival and the 8th grade play, and promoted leadership opportunities such as student council. Señora retired in 2007.
Cameron Nutt ’03
Cameron Nutt ’03 attended Dartmouth College, where he studied medical anthropology and health policy. Cameron served as research fellow to Rwanda’s Minister of Health, Dr. Agnes Binagwaho, for three years, supporting efforts to expand access to care for HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, and cervical cancer. He now works with the nonprofit health care delivery organization Partners In Health in Boston as research assistant to Dr. Paul Farmer. In 2014 and 2015, Cameron has been supporting Partners In Health’s Ebola response in Liberia and Sierra Leone.
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Our 2015 Honorees:
Faculty Emeritus Recipients
Dorothy Halpin
Dorothy Halpin was already a veteran parent volunteer when she officially joined Mayfield’s staff in 1972 to team-teach in the reading resource center and then became a kindergarten assistant for several years. When the Pike Center was completed in 1984, Dorothy took on the role of librarian’s assistant, witnessing the early growth of technology in library research resources and skills enrichment. As the school continued to grow, she had the opportunity to move into the business office for a number of years before retiring in 2010.
Patrice Peck
The true number of students and children of students, whose lives Patrice Peck has touched during her long tenure at Mayfield Junior School is extraordinary. She started at Mayfield as a third grade teacher, teaching us about the solar system and how mold grows, and 40 years later demonstrated gravity by jumping off a high pole before students on an AstroCamp adventure. In between, she was Director of the Math Center, served as Math Department chair, taught grades 5-7 math, taught English and science, brought the first computers to Mayfield’s campus and encouraged technology in learning, organized 6th grade Reach Out projects, extended herself as an advisor, and consistently committed herself to student after student. Mrs. Peck retired in 2011.
Teresa Reichert
Almost every graduate of Mayfield Junior School from the 1970s to 2007 has a memory of Señora Reichert. Some of whom also saw their children under her care. Spanish teacher, advisor, assistant principal and even tour guide for the famous Spain trip, Teresa wore many hats during her career, and for many years was the sole homeroom teacher for eighth grade. Truly committed to the academic and personal success of each of her students, she helped develop several important traditions such as the Harvest Festival and the 8th grade play, and promoted leadership opportunities such as student council. Señora retired in 2007.
Alumni Holy Child Award Recipient
Cameron Nutt ’03
Cameron Nutt ’03 attended Dartmouth College, where he studied medical anthropology and health policy. Cameron served as research fellow to Rwanda’s Minister of Health, Dr. Agnes Binagwaho, for three years, supporting efforts to expand access to care for HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, and cervical cancer. He now works with the nonprofit health care delivery organization Partners In Health in Boston as research assistant to Dr. Paul Farmer. In 2014 and 2015, Cameron has been supporting Partners In Health’s Ebola response in Liberia and Sierra Leone.
Mayfield Junior School
405 South Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101 626.796.2774
Located in Pasadena, California, Mayfield Junior School of the Holy Child Jesus is a K-8 Catholic coeducational private school. Our kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school experience best prepares students for high school education and beyond.
