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Jean Hoelscher & Cruz Bustamante

Cruz Bustamante

Friday, Frebruary 24, 2005.

Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante visited Verdugo Hills High School on February 24th to encourage the Seniors to apply for the Cal Grant Program. The Lt. Governor was accompanied by State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jack O'Connell, and our Board of Education Member Julie Korenstein. Councilmember Wendy Greuel also came to the assembly held for the Seniors in McGroarty Auditorium. The Verdugo Hills Band played before the speeches given by Bustamante, O'Connell, Korenstein, and Greuel.

The dignitaries answered questions from the audience and then visited with students and faculty during a lively photo session. Principal Cheryl Dellepiane made this observation: "I was very proud of the gracious and enthusiastic manner in which our students repsonded to this outstanding event. Traditionally, about 90% of our graduating seniors plan to enroll in post-secondary programs, and this year's class is no exception. Not only will the Cal Grant Program help them realize their dreams, but they also have the opportunity to apply for a variety of scholarships offered by community organizations, such as the Sunland-Tujunga Coordinating Council, the Rotary, the Kiwanis, and the Organization of Business and Professional Women, to name just a few."