VOLUME XXXII

Many Paths through Menlo

Summer 2026

COVER STORY

Many Paths through Menlo

There is no such thing as a map through Menlo, and no two students’ journeys look alike. Follow along with seven recent graduates as they reflect on their high school years and realize that every twist and turn—even the unexpected detours—helped lead them exactly where they are meant to be.


HIGHLIGHTS

From the Head of School

Than Healy explores one of Menlo’s greatest strengths: there is no single route through the School. As he shares, “we strive to create the conditions for every student to chart a course that is uniquely their own.”

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A Foundation of Joy

In this video sub-feature, we explore how joy, playfulness, and curiosity serve as the critical foundation for learning and development.

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Global Expo 2026

What happens when more than 40 cultures and traditions come together in one place? Step inside Menlo’s 2026 Global Expo and experience a celebration shaped by the community.

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Alumni Profile: Isaac Alter ’12

From Music to Medicine: How a Broadway Conductor is Following His Calling to Help Others Hear

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Class Notes

Explore what our incredible alumni have been up to.

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CONTENTS


From the Head of School

Many Paths through Menlo

A Foundation of Joy


In the Loop

Spotlight on Teaching

Class of 2026 Celebrations

8th Grade Promotion

Global Expo 2026


Creative Arts Showcase

Athletics Season in Review

Alumni Athletic Highlights

Alumni Profile


2026 Auction

Board of Trustees Reunion

Alumni Office Updates

Class Notes

Fond Farewells

Credits


Cover design: Chen Design

Menlo Magazine Earns CASE Circle of Excellence Award

Menlo School is delighted to share that we have been recognized in CASE’s 2026 Circle of Excellence Awards, the premier international awards program for educational advancement, which this year drew more than 4,185 entries from 33 countries. Menlo’s multimedia magazine earned Bronze in the Online Magazine category and was the only independent school among the honorees, joining seven distinguished colleges and universities. The peer-adjudicated awards celebrate outstanding creativity, innovation, and impact in advancing educational institutions worldwide.

We’re grateful for the recognition and for the many members of our community whose stories and contributions make the magazine possible.

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