The finale!!

Last night I attended the last of the comprehensive high school graduations at the Ramona Stadium – as chronicled this morning in the Press-Enterprise. Arlington High School graduated 427 seniors under the leadership of 1st year principal, Mr. Antonio Garcia. The procession was led by the staff, which had awesome participation in the event – showing their commitment to their students and work. Truly the Arlington student and staff lived up to the challenge of the principal to “Be Of Significance.” The valedictorian, Joyce Lin, mused in her comments that while Wikipedia was the “most reliable source known to man,” students had spent close to "194K excruciating hours of lectures."

As with other graduations throughout the District, the music and arts program highlighted the tremendous assets we have with our schooling process. The highlight of the highlights was the male trio from the 2009 National Honors Choir (3 of the 21 from California) doing a stirring rendition of “I Hope You Dance.” The entire week and the entire graduation in each case of each high school is a showcase of what is RIGHT with our students, staff, and RUSD system. I don’t know where you would go to find a better representation and example of the opportunities available (and delivered!) in RUSD.

Thanks to ALL that made this year and the success of these students excellent! THEY are of Significance!!