BERNARD MAYBECK
Maybeck High School is named after the regional architect Bernard Maybeck (1862-1957), whose work represents imagination and excellence and provides a model for the school's vision of education. Bernard Maybeck's concern for the environment and his appreciation for disciplined technique inspired his use of local natural materials and superb craftsmanship within the existing landscape. The school works to achieve a similar union between the traditional study of academic subject matter and the exploration and appreciation of nature.
MAYBECK HIGH SCHOOL THE FIRST 50 YEARS: 1972-2022: A Mosaic of Reminiscences
This compilation of essays and photos from Maybeck High School's first 50 years is full of artwork, archival documents, as well as perspective, humor, and recollections from the many protagonists, curious characters, and idealists who contributed to the school's success. A year-by-year timeline highlights marquee events from the school's history, including a blow-by-blow recollection of how Rules Committee began, photos from the original Humongo Contests, and images of the radio telescope students programmed in the 1980s as part of our very own Fibonacci society. Lastly, graduation photos from each of the 50 years (minus a few from the 70s) are included alongside a list of over 1000 graduates. Edited by former Maybeck teacher Sue Matthews and alum Dale Rose, the book includes essays from the school's founders, all its School Directors, many alumni, and current and former staff members.
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"My father talked to me
from childhood
about the importance
of doing what I wanted to do, of being true to myself.
He urged me to let my art
rather than any
financial consideration
have first place
in mind and heart always.
That was the finest lesson
my father taught me."
-Bernard Maybeck, 1927
In 2022, Maybeck High School celebrated its 50th anniversary milestone. In honor of this momentous occasion, we have curated a captivating collection of photographs showcasing Maybeck's history spanning over five decades.