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Menlo-Atherton celebrates completion of ethnic studies mural
On Feb. 6, Menlo-Atherton High School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new mural commemorating the school’s new ethnic studies class.
The mural was designed by junior Celine Chien who won the competition to design the mural in 2021. Chien took part in bringing the mural to life alongside M-A alumni Jose Castro.
The mural now lives in between the school’s “G” wing building and the soccer field.
Canyon Ranch in Woodside appoints new general manager
James Wardell is the new general manager at Canyon Ranch, a health and wellness resort in Woodside. He was most recently the general manager at the Calistoga Motor Lodge Resort and Spa and has previously worked for Staybridge Suites, IHG-Sonesta, Candlewood Suites and The Island Hotels.
In his previous work in Calistoga, he spearheaded a construction project that added 39 rooms to the resort while reducing food costs and managing finances. At the Island Hotel in Newport Beach, Wardell helped in the hotel’s transition away from a Four Seasons property.
‘Born to Be Wild’ with Jess Shatkin
Adolescent psychiatrist and educator Jess Shatkin will be discussing the research from his book, “Born to Be Wild” in an online event on Feb. 27 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
He will explain various topics including:
- Why “scared straight,” adult logic, and draconian punishment don’t work
- Why the teen brain is “born to be wild,” shaped by evolution to explore and take risks
- The surprising role of brain development, hormones, peer pressure, screen time and other key factors
- What parents can do – in everyday interactions, teachable moments and chosen activities – to work with teens’ need for risk, rewards and social acceptance, not against it
Parents, students, educators, mental health professionals and community members are invited. Spanish interpretation will also be available.
Register for the event on The Parent Venture’s Eventbrite page.
Menlo School student athletes commit to collegiate sports
Fifteen student athletes from Menlo School committed to continue their athletic careers in college, representing 10 sports at 12 schools across the nation.
These students are:
- Evan Burnett (Texas tennis)
- Kenya Cassidy (UCLA water polo)
- Bella Chen (Colorado College volleyball)
- Cleo Hardin (Northwestern volleyball)
- Sage Huddleston (Middlebury swimming)
- Willis Johnson (Puget Sound football)
- Brady Jung (Amherst football)
- Joelle Kim (Amherst golf)
- Mikey McGrath (Williams football)
- Cormac Mulloy (Stanford water polo)
- Bradford Tudor (Middlebury lacrosse)
- Sam Warman (Columbia rowing)
- Logan Wilson (Wellesley volleyball)
- Summer Young (BYU track)
- Eric Yun (Princeton golf)
Additional students will be announcing their plans for collegiate level sports once they complete their admissions processes.
Awareness about human trafficking and sexual exploitation of children
Pamela Estes, the Human Trafficking Program coordinator for San Mateo County, will be presenting on what parents, educators and community members should know about human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC).
CSEC and human trafficking can be difficult to identify because of the lack of public awareness on the issue. The Parent Ventures invites the community to join a free online event where they can learn more about this topic on Feb. 28 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Register for the event on The Parent Venture’s Eventbrite page.
