Dear Mama

Dear Mama

I could write a book,  but you don’t need another book to read.  I could write you a song but there is no more beautiful a sound than that of a bird song and rain.  I could buy you a present, but things are just that. Every Holiday I write you words upon words in… Read more

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

here’s a song by ella jaz, the video was compiled and created by patrice, lyrics and chords below transcribed and adapted by josh and jessa;  enjoy it; sing it; play it! Romeo and Juliet D Romeo met Juliet, bound by hatred and bound by death. G                  D             A                F#m                    A Bound by ancient loyalties before… Read more

Back to the Woods  (song-video)

Back to the Woods (song-video)

“Take us Back to the Woods” was written in the Fall of 2014 by Aldo students in memory of Ella Kirk, Ella Myers and Michael Mahl. It was performed by Maddie Alfero and Paloma Dames at a fire circle; you can hear the crackle of the wood flames. Photo montage from many sources of Ella,… Read more

Life Long Love…to Ride!

Life Long Love…to Ride!

These pictures are a dedication to Ella’s love of bicycle riding and acknowledge her participation in the Tour of the Gila Citizen’s Race in Silver City, New Mexico. Thanks to all who helped Ella learn to love to ride. As many of you know, she took her riding seriously and was a major two wheel… Read more

In Memoriam: Michael Mahl, Ella Kirk, Ella Myers

In Memoriam: Michael Mahl, Ella Kirk, Ella Myers

This year we dedicate the Gila River festival to three vibrant, caring young people who loved the Gila River. Ella Jaz Kirk, Michael Sebastian Mahl and Ella Sala Myers lost their lives, May 23, 2014, while conducting aerial research on the Signal Peak Fire. All three had just completed their sophomore year at Aldo Leopold… Read more