{"id":1579,"date":"2026-05-29T21:43:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T01:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mayfieldalumniassociation.com\/new\/?p=1579"},"modified":"2026-05-29T21:43:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T01:43:17","slug":"spring-summer-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/mayfieldalumniassociation.com\/new\/alumni-news\/spring-summer-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring\/Summer 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The year at Mayfield moved fast, starting with midterms that hit right after a schedule change and left seniors fighting off senioritis while still decorating halls, choosing colleges, and saying their early goodbyes. Even with the rush, the school filled the months with moments worth remembering. The track team shined again with athletes like Nick Biega heading to the state finals, and the baseball team claimed a sectional title before falling in the district round. The spring musical, Ragtime, became a standout event with students earning top honors at the Dazzle Awards. Prom brought its own magic with a Masquerade Ball at La Vera and an After Prom full of go karts, laser tag, and a Swenson\u2019s food truck. Graduation at the Connor Palace wrapped it all together with heartfelt speeches and the reminder to \u201cbe curious and not judgemental\u201d .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The newsletter also celebrates the people who shape Mayfield long after students leave the building. Forty seven seniors earned scholarships thanks to alumni support, and the Staff Hall of Fame welcomed four new inductees whose influence spans decades. Stories shared by former students show how teachers like Frank Cikach, Tim Donoughe, Millicent Sinden, and Norman Rozell left lasting marks on generations. Reunions across the classes brought Wildcats back together, and the annual golf outing gathered alumni for friendly competition and community support. As the student writer closes her final issue, she reflects on the pride she feels for her school and the memories she will carry forward, saying she will always hold Mayfield close and cheering one last time for the Wildcats .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mayfieldalumniassociation.com\/newsletters\/43-2%20'23%20S-S%20Newsletter.pdf\">Get the issue<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The year at Mayfield moved fast, starting with midterms that hit right after a schedule change and left seniors fighting off senioritis while still decorating halls, choosing colleges, and saying their early goodbyes. Even with the rush, the school filled the months with moments worth remembering. 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