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Peter Carlson: The Genius Behind Modern Sculpture
Highland Hall alum, Peter Carlson, CEO and founder of Carlson Arts, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of large scale art and design that can be found in museums and civic buildings all over the globe. Described in Christie’s auction program as “one of the most recognizable images in today’s canon of art history,” […]
Alumna Dede Lyons, PhD. Recognized for Work in Cell Biology
Highland Hall alumna Dede Lyons, PhD, is currently a Post Doctoral Fellow in molecular and cell biology at Duke University in North Carolina. Dede is a full-time researcher at the Duke Institute for Genome Sciences & Policy whose work centers on genome research and exploring the implications on ethics, law and social policy. Dede attended […]
Highland Hall Waldorf School Student Named “Commended Student”
Highland Hall Waldorf School congratulates Adam Adorney, a senior at the school, for having been named “Commended Student” in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSC). Highland Hall Waldorf School Student Named “Commended Student” in National Merit® Scholarship Program Adam Adorney, Highland Hall Class of 2014 receives National Merit® Scholarship Commendation. November 2013 – Highland […]
Alumni Tribute to Class Teacher Kaaren Kip
This month the Highland Hall community was saddened to hear of the passing of Kaaren Lippencott Kip who served as class teacher from 1955 to 1986. Mrs. Kip was a key figure in the early years of Highland Hall, and served as an inspirational presence to all who knew her. We are appreciative of all […]
Highland Hall Honors Terry Freitas
On September 27, 2013, Highland Hall high school students and faculty gathered to pay tribute to former Highland Hall student Terence Unity Freitas. As a student at Highland Hall, Terry developed a profound love for the earth and its inhabitants. After graduating from John Brousseau’s eighth grade class in 1988, Terry attended a local high […]
Noats from the Farm: October
It is business as usual on the farm with a lot of preparations for the cooler months ahead. We have been clearing out the weeds from around the fruit trees in the orchard, pulling out the summer crops, spreading woodchips around the trees, and planting delicious fall and winter vegetables. We planted carrots, radishes, beets, […]
Highland Hall’s Walk for Team Isabel, Raises Nearly $140,000 for Brain Tumor Research
On Saturday, October 19, 2013, Highland Hall Waldorf School students, faculty and parents joined “Team Isabel” in the Brain Tumor Walk at Exposition Park to support Isabel Neidorf, a ninth grade student at the school with a rare inoperable brain tumor. Many Highland Hall high school students were among the group of fifty that helped […]
News from the Handwork Department
Mona Lewis shares what’s been taking place over the summer in preparation for handwork classes in the new year. Dear Parents and Friends of Highland Hall, I recently came across this little quote, and it became the theme for my summer: A manifesto for A SIMPLE LIFE: Eat Less, Move More Buy Less, Make More Stress […]
Highland Hall Celebrates Opening of New Science Lab
On Monday, April 22 High School students at Highland Hall used thenew Noah Williams III science lab for the first time! A ribbon cutting celebration and tour was held later in the afternoon. An official dedication will be held on May 31. The lab accommodates 24 students, and features state-of-the-art lab equipment including 6 Axis Infinity Lab Stations […]
Girls’ 5th/6th Volleyball Team Wins Championship
On Wednesday, May 22, 2013, Highland Hall’s 5th/6th grade girls’ volleyball team triumphed over Heschel in two sets to become the San Fernando Valley Private School League champions. The game was held at Faith Baptist among a large crowd of Highland Hall boosters including many faculty, parents and students. Earlier in the week the Hawks […]
Highland Hall Middle School Volleyball news!
On Monday, April 22, the Highland Hill Waldorf School Hawks 5th/6th grade volleyball team soundly defeated the Chatsworth Eagles Middle School team in two back to back games with scores 25 to 11 and 25 to 16 respectively. “It’s a great victory for us,” says Highland Hall’s volley ball coach Donald Harrison, “especially considering this […]
Senora Hydle’s Visit During Semana Santa in Guatamala
Culture, history, songs and of course, the Spanish language, are just some of the things that Senora Hydle, our Spanish teacher works hard to bring to our children at Highland Hall. Senora Hydle, originally from Guatemala, moved to the U.S. a few years ago and, as some of you may already know, she is very […]
Najah Diop Receives Ausar Consulting Young Entrepreneur Scholarship
We congratulate her on this recognition of academic success, and creativity and accomplishment in entrepreneurship. Highland Hall Waldorf School in Northridge, CA, congratulates 12th grade student Najah Diop for being the first recipient of the Ausar Consulting Young Entrepreneur Scholarship and Award. Diop participated with the College Bound program at the USC Marshall School of Business last summer, […]
Highland Hall Announces “Students of Excellence Merit Scholarship Program for Low-Income Families.”
December 2012: Highland Hall Waldorf School, a K-12 school located in Northridge CA, is pleased to announce its “Students of Excellence Merit Scholarship” program for low-income students entering the 9th grade in the fall of 2013. Five students with financial need who demonstrate high achievement in Academics, Music, Arts, Leadership/Community Service, and/or Athletics will be […]
Barack Obama Awards Highland Hall 12th grade student for Outstanding Community Service.
Congratulations to Highland Hall senior Najah Diop for receiving the Silver Level Service Award from President Barack Obama. Highland Hall Waldorf School congratulates 12th grade student Najah Diop for receiving the Silver Level Service Award for outstanding community service from President Barack Obama. She earned the Presidential Service Award in June of 2012 for performing over […]
