Tails of The Campus Scout Mortenson

After years of resident students begging for furry companions, Weekend Coordinator and dorm parent Paloma Sandoval brought two kittens to the dorms in 2023.

Bean loves to watch over the girls dorm
Although they were supposed to be called “Tater” and “Tot” as a tribute to their Spud family, all the students called them “Bean” and “Dip.”

“The kittens are so sweet and seeing them every day makes it easier to be away from home,” said senior Ava Williams.

This year, with the brand new math teacher Nicholas O’Brien, came his two cats; Charlie Chaplin and Jerru.
Dip is the more adventurous of the two cats.
The cats add a surprise to students days by coming into class or showing up during all school.
“Charlie and I grew up together. He was with me when I transitioned from teenager to adult,” said Mr. O’Brien.

Since the summer of 2023, English teacher Devyn Reynolds has had her own furry companion following at her heels.

Sierra
“People get excited when she’s around because she’s a snuggle bug. Sierra loves people and affection, which creates positive energy with students. She’s good at reducing stress,” Ms. Reynolds said.

Sierra is a mascot on all of the camping trips.

One dog that you can always count on seeing around campus is Ms. Reyes’, Daisy.

“She followed me one day when I went to the store. When I came back out she was still there waiting and then she followed me all the way home,” Ms. Reyes recounted.
Daisy loves to camp and go on hikes just like the rest of her new community
The other resident dog living in the dorms is Kona Nighthawk Beetlejuice Fulton (yes, that is her full name).
Kona is Mr. Fulton's dog who lives in the girls dorms.
“I think Kona brightens up the community with her unusual appearance. She looks like a coyote,” said Mr. Fulton.

Mrs. Carver's dog Greta Louise is a 4 year old Doberman. She is Mrs. Carver's pride and joy.

“I’ve never had a dog that was my own and who had so much unconditional love for me,” Mrs. Carver said.
“It felt really safe having so many dogs on the trip. We had a lot of fun napping and playing with them,” Cherise said.
Greta is a gentle giant. She loves all the attention she gets during the school day.

Another dog that always brings a smile to campus is Ms. Hersk’s dog, Noni.

“She loved to run around and hang out outside with the horses before the Thomas Fire,” Ms. Hersk said.
You can always count on seeing Noni by Mrs. Hersk's side in the studio.

Ms. Davis, our assistant head of upper campus, also has a rescue dog.

“You always know you can turn to your dog and will never be judged,” Ms. Davis said.
Freyda is well trained and loves to stay with her mom in the ceramics room.

“Be the person your dog thinks you are” Mrs. Carver said.

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Scout Mortenson