A group of Menaul School students visited Germany this past summer, and were welcomed by our partner institution and the students/families who are a part of their community. As the second half of this exchange program, we welcomed a group of 14 German exchange students (and 2 chaperones) to Albuquerque from April 2-15th. Thank you…
Read MoreMs. Parker: Back in the Land of Enchantment
By Ms. Danielle Parker, MS Mathematics Faculty It’s so funny how life works You often end up in places you never thought you would. Although I was born here, I never thought I’d end back in The Land of Enchantment. God had other plans for me. I grew up in Rio Rancho until my mom’s…
Read MoreMeet Elizabeth Escogné, LMSW
My Story I’m from Avery Island, Louisiana and about as Acadienne (Cajun) as it comes. I graduated from New Mexico Military Institute, which is another college preparatory boarding school in New Mexico, in 2005. I then moved back to Louisiana to attend LSU on a military scholarship. I found myself in Albuquerque in 2006 after…
Read MoreChoosing Menaul: Meet Menaul Mom, Brooke B.
Here are the top reasons why Menaul School makes sense for Brooke’s two high achieving daughters. Nylah (7th) and Emery (9th) are safe and thriving at Menaul School. Small Class Sizes “It’s a small enough school where you have to negotiate those relationships – which I think is hugely important for young girls growing up…
Read MoreStudent Spotlight: Jayden T., 10th-Grade
Meet Jayden T! Jayden is passionate about Jiu-jitsu, so we asked her to share her experience with us. Do you see yourself still participating in Jiu-jitsu in five or 10 years from now? I absolutely see myself participating in Jiu-jitsu in the future. I have goals such as achieving my black belt and competing at…
Read MoreMenaul Partnership: New Mexico United!
The Menaul School Marketing Team and Office of Admission enthusiastically announces a brand new partnership for 2023. The initial meeting took place at United’s Albuquerque offices in September and was followed up with Menaul hosting United’s Chief Business Officer and Director of Corporate Partnerships on campus in November. Menaul School is the first school outside…
Read MoreMenaul Junior Competed and Won a Place in the New Mexico All-State Choir
Congrats, Remi B! Mr. Lake, Menaul School Director of Performing Arts, is delighted to announce that (Menaul Junior) Remi B. has competed for a place in the New Mexico All State Choir and has made it into the highest-level (Mixed) chorus. Remi beat out thousands of other students and join the ranks of New Mexico’s…
Read MoreFaculty Feature: Cindy Crockett, Upper School Visual Art, Fine Arts Department Chair
My Story In my free time I like to read, run, cook, and make art, but not always in that order! I am passionate about art, creating it and sharing it. “My greatest joy comes from engaging with my students! Urging them forward and uncovering their many skills is invigorating.” Ms. Crockett I’ve been lucky…
Read MoreRemembering Reverend Jaime Quiñones
The Rev. Jaime Quiñones passed peacefully to the Church Triumphant on Friday, July 29. He was at home and with family. Born in Puerto Rico, Jaime graduated from McCormick Theological Seminary and served churches in Chicago and California before moving to Albuquerque to serve at Menaul School from 1966-81as Chaplain, teacher, Dean of Students and…
Read MoreIntroducing Chaplain Rev. Hannah Scanlon
My Story I grew up asking big questions: big questions about God, faith, meaning, and purpose. Although these questions have changed as I have grown, they have never stopped. Raised hiking up and skiing down the New England white mountains, I believe deeply that God communicates God’s self through the natural world. I feel God’s…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Al Sanchez ’73, MS Basketball Coach
My Story I graduated from Menaul School in 1973 and received a BA and MA from NMHU. It gives me great pleasure to complete my coaching circle at Menaul School as you Middle School Basketball Coach. My wife, Dolores Delgado Sanchez ’73, is a retired teacher. We are Menaul Highschool sweethearts – married for 48…
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