Today, I would like to introduce my friend Maximo, who is a very active student here at Mayfair. He has a great role as vice president for SkillsUSA and he still manages to balance all of his rigorous classwork in the meanwhile. I decided to ask him some questions on his involvement in the school so he could be better recognized here at Mayfair. Q: How do you stay involved in the school? A: “I like staying involved in school through the program, SkillsUSA, which I have been

This year we welcome a new teacher to Mayfair, Mr. Gaspar. He will be a new math teacher for middle school. Mr. Gaspar came to Mayfair to guide his students to a year of success and he aspires to help his students reach big goals this school year. Today, I went and interviewed him to see more about him and his thoughts about Mayfair. Q: What do you teach? A: “ I teach math.” Q: How has the start of the year been for you? A: “Great, Ive had great kids so far. 7th graders are

For this spotlight, I decided to shed some light on Ms. Gutierrez, one of Mayfair’s wonderful art teachers and the AADA director (Art Academy). Ms. Gutierrez is an amazing teacher to have. Despite only being her student since the beginning of this year, I can say wholeheartedly that she cares deeply for every single one of her students, and I find that admirable. If you were to ask any member of Art Academy, Pre-Art Academy, or anyone who has met her, I can almost guarantee t

For the past six years, Mr. Saunders has honestly been more than just a theater or creative writing teacher to me. From my very first day at Mayfair High School to my last year there, he has been someone I can always go to for advice, support, and encouragement. He genuinely helped me through so many important moments in my life-most notably by helping me reclassify from ELD. No matter the circumstances, he always pushed me to become a better student and person, and I am fore

Ms. Going is the new e-sports coach here at Mayfair. While her time here at Mayfair hasn’t been long, she has strong opinions about this school. Here are some questions to get to know our new coach! Q: How has your time been at Mayfair thus far? A: I have been having a lovely time at Mayfair, getting to know all of the students and all of the other teachers as well. I teach six classes of e-sports with both the middle and high schoolers, so I've been meeting all of the stude

This Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026, our campus hosted a suicide prevention awareness activity during high school and middle school lunch. This event had an interactive Wellness Booth set up on the side of the library, which drew a large crowd of students. At the booth, there was a “Wellness Wheel” which students were able to spin for a chance to win a prize or answer a thoughtful question, such as, “what makes you smile? What makes you feel calm? Who makes you laugh?” Thi

I got an opportunity to do a spotlight sit-down interview with my 8th-grade Advanced US History teacher, Mr. Lopez. I enjoyed his class very much, so it was a great pleasure to interview him. He is one of our Social Studies teachers at Mayfair, and I had a chance to ask him a handful of questions about himself, his personal life, and work life. Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your background? A: My name is Mr. Lopez, and I am a Social Studies teacher here

I received an opportunity to interview our new secretary here at Mayfair, Mrs. Toruno. She is among many new staff members working at Mayfair this school year, and I was able to interview her about her personal life and work experience. Q: Can you tell us a little about yourself and your background? A: I was born in Nicaragua, but I have been here for many, many years, since I was four years old. Q: When you were younger, what career did you imagine having, and has that cha

On Wednesday, Sept. 18, Club Rush returned to middle and high school lunch periods. Club Rush is a yearly event where student groups set up tables to recruit new members. Students had the opportunity to explore a variety of clubs and organizations, with over 20 clubs participating and presenting. Participating groups included the Computer Science and Cybersecurity clubs, which both focus on real-world coding & programming. These clubs participate in national coding competi

Mayfair kicked off Spirit Week on Monday, Sept. 14th, with unique outfits for each day. The week started off with Jersey Day, where students and staff were encouraged to represent their favorite teams and sports. On Tuesday, the theme was Adam Sandler Day; students arrived dressed in oversized, casual outfits inspired by Adam Sandler’s signature look, recreating outfits from his movies and his daily activities. The highlight of the week arrived on Wednesday, Sept. 16th, with

On Wednesday, September 2nd, Mayfair held its annual Back-to-School Night, inviting students and parents to explore classrooms and the school campus. At the entrance, the Mayfair Monsoon Marching Corps greeted families by performing our school’s fight songs. Alongside the band, signs guided families towards the STEAM Building. The event began at 5 p.m. in front of the STEAM Building, with a welcome speech from our principal, Dr. Morgan. Dr Morgan addressed various topics, spo

I received an opportunity to interview our new guidance tech here at Mayfair, Mrs. Antonio. She is among many new staff members working at Mayfair this school year, and I was able to interview her about her personal life and work experience. Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your background? A: I went to Cal State Dominguez Hills and majored in psychology with a minor in sociology, and then went to Azusa Pacific University to get my MA in educational counsel

I decided to do a spotlight on Mrs. Mac because she’s one of the teachers that I've looked up to the most during my high school years. She does so much for Mayfair, and I wanted to give her the recognition she deserves. She has been one of my role models since my freshman year here at Mayfair. Q: Why did you decide to become a teacher? A: “It's actually weird how I became a teacher. I went to school as a business major with an emphasis in marketing, and I finally narrowed it

I’m choosing to do a Teacher Spotlight on Ms. Brown because she was my former Ceramics teacher and taught one of my favorite classes. I witnessed through her class how extremely kind and helpful she is. She is very dedicated to her passion and takes great pride in being a teacher, so I decided to ask her a series of questions so we could figure out more about her and what she does both inside and outside of work. Q: How many years in total have you been teaching, and how ma

During the week, I had the opportunity to interview our new secretary, Mrs. Kilby. She was incredibly kind, warm, and welcoming. Although she hasn't been here for very long, I know she’ll have a large impact on the school, staff, and students. Q: What made you want to work for Mayfair? A: “I was interested in moving from a health assistant position to a clerical position. I had an opportunity for an interview and thought it would be a great fit for me since I like Mayfair an

Ms. Flores has always enjoyed helping others learn. Her interest in teaching began in high school, when she volunteered at her local elementary school. She loved being able to help students understand new concepts and seeing those “Oh, I get it!” moments. For Ms. Flores, teaching is more than just standing in front of a classroom. It is about helping students reach the moments when everything finally clicks. Ms. Flores hopes her students remember her smile and the conversati

I decided to take the opportunity to spotlight Mrs. Clinton, my favorite teacher, who had a big impact on me during my eighth-grade year. Not only did she help me improve in English, but she also helped me grow as a person. She was always someone I could look up to, and I appreciate the time and effort she put into helping me. Her kindness, patience and support made her classroom a place where I felt comfortable learning and being myself. I wanted to learn more about her as

I decided to write a student spotlight on senior Samantha Garcia, who is on the Girl's Varsity Tennis Team. I asked her questions about what she plans to accomplish on the tennis team and what her goals are for herself. Q: When did you first know that you wanted to play tennis? A: “I first knew I wanted to play tennis when a really good friend of mine would talk about it. It really got me curious because to me, tennis seemed like a simple sport so hearing about it in detai

On Monday, August 31, 2026, the Class of 2027 seniors had their Senior Sunrise at the Lions Lighthouse in Long Beach from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., an event announced by @mayfairco27 on Instagram. For those who may not know, Senior Sunrise is an annual senior tradition at Mayfair High School. It wakes seniors up early and to kick off the beginning of the school year with their friends at the back of the gym. This year, however, the event was requested to be at a different locat

Teachers in a lot of ways can leave a really big impact on students, often in ways that they might not even know yet. As someone who had Ms. Vanderbaan as an English teacher and club leader, I really got to see how amazing, kind, and welcoming she really is in any type of classroom setting. She isn't just passionate about English and Team World Vision so kids all over the world get access to actual clean water, but she also loves helping her students grow and feel supported,