Class Notes and News

Mayfield’s Class Notes are a way to share what's going on in your life with your classmates and friends. MJS alumni from near and far share their travels, photographs, career changes, accomplishments and milestones on our new class notes online form.

Class notes are collected through several news forms. Most are submitted to us by alumni using the online Alumni Update Form. We learn of news from school newsletters, posts in media and articles and by word of mouth from class representatives, parents, teachers, staff or other alumni who are very connected with the school. Share Your News!

To submit your own Class Note, please email alumni@mayfieldjs.org. Submissions may be edited for style and length.

List of 4 news stories.

  • Francis Porter '88

    Francis Porter '88 is co-founder of the Glendale-based rock history auction house ANALOGr, featuring the finest selection of rare, one-of-a-kind studio gear and memorabilia. The firm’s current auction, Grateful Dead 2: Rare and Curated Items, is a wide-ranging gathering of band treasures and ephemera, artwork and vintage sound equipment. See their line-up on their website www.analogr.com.
  • Noah Willingham ’20

    Noah Willingham '20 recently graduated from Flintridge Preparatory School and received the Athlete of the Year Award for 2023-2024. Noah was awarded the Team MVP for two consecutive years while also being a First Team All-CIF and First Team All-League Selection for two years. He was named Offensive MVP of the Prep League his senior year, finishing with nearly 2,000 total yards and 25 touchdowns. Willingham was also a starter on the varsity basketball team, where the Wolves were back-to-back league champions; additionally, he contributed to the varsity track and field team, which won the league title during his senior year.
    Noah has committed to continue his academics at Pomona Pitzer College where he will play football.
  • Alumni Participate in Mock Trial On Campus

    Tracey Hodson Blount '82, Brandon Carroll '00 and Xander White-Aung '23 participated as judge, juror and court bailiff in the 8th Grade Mock Trial of The Outsiders. Tracey is running for judge of Office No.137 in the Los Angeles Superior Court and recently won the primary elections with a 44.26% vote. (Pictured: Tracey Hodson Blount ’83 with Class of 2024 members)
  • Harper Ackerman Burge '02

    Harper Ackerman Burge '02 published her first book titled "The Road Thieves." This is the first installment of her debut young adult fantasy series. It follows two young orphans as they grow up refugees in a nation where magic is illegal. When they unexpectedly meet, they go on an adventure to discover their pasts. You can buy her book in bookstores or online now!

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  • More Class Notes

    Andrew Wilmot '13 provides private vocal and guitar lessons in Pasadena. He is a graduate of Berklee College of Music with years of experience as a professional singer, guitarist and songwriter. Check out his website for more information www.andrewwilmotmusic.com.

    Bridget Garrity '13 helped produce her first short film at UCLA Producers Program grad school and hosted a screening of "Flashlight" at the Panavision in Woodland Hills earlier this month. 
     
    Christina Acosta '09 recently authored a children's book titled "Chrissy's Life with Lupus," aimed at raising awareness about this autoimmune disease that touches millions of lives, including mine. Inspired by her own journey and experiences, this book aims to educate and inspire young readers about this misunderstood and often misdiagnosed disease. Available now on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

    Kathryn McCullough '14 graduated from Cal State Long Beach this spring, earning a Master’s in Criminal Justice/Criminology. Additionally, she used her final year of NCAA eligibility, and helped lead BEACH women’s water polo to a #6 national finish.

    Austin McCullough '15 graduated this spring from Lehigh University with dual undergraduate degrees in Honors Integrated Business/Engineering (IBE) and Civil Engineering. He is traveling in Europe this summer before starting with an engineering firm later in the year.

    Taylin Yankovich '15 recently graduated from George Washington University in DC with a Bachelors in International Business, and minors in both psychology and organizational science. She was a member of the Women's Varsity Softball team – playing outfield, contributing to the Atlantic 10 Championship win in 2021 and participating in the Women's College World Series. 

    She is currently working for a minor league baseball team, The Florida Keys, in Maryland, and will be attending ASU in the Fall to earn her Masters in Business Law and Professional Sports.
     
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  • In Memoriam

    We celebrate and remember those from our alumni community who have passed. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

    Danielle Ghezzi ’93
    Inez Berger, SHCJ ’48
    Walter Conn ’81
    Mariana Gantus Wall ’98
    Elizabeth Rusnak Arizmendi ’77
    Mitchell Andrejich ’00


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Adrianna Schuster
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626.229.2126
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Mayfield Junior School

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.