June 12, 2015 Retiring Employees Served for 56 Centuries Scholarships Reach A total of 233 Long Beach Unified School Medford, Transportation; Virginia Scott, Record $96 Million District employees with a combined 5,671 Madison/Prisk; years of service are retiring. 23 years— Mary Anne McElroy, Stanford; Graduating seniors in the Long Beach Leading classified retirees in seniority is 22 years— Kathy Mendoza, Garfield; Unified School District earned a record 39-year employee Jack Johnson, area custodial Rashmi Sampat, Gifted Supervision; $96 million in scholarships and grants this manager. Leading certificated retirees is 19 years— Debra LaBelle, Cubberley; year. The total of $96,087,625 is about a half teacher Linda Valenzuela with 45 years. Stella Ramos, Poly; million dollars more than the previous record 18 years— Sandra Combs, Research; Susan set last year and represents more than a five- Classified Retirees Cuff, Millikan; fold increase since 2007. 17 years— Filomena Poly High School/PAAL students earned 39 years— Jack Johnson, Operations; Enad, Nutrition Services; $36.5 million, surpassing last year’s school 37 years— Linda Mayberry, Information 16 years— Patricia record by $6 million. Nearly $24 million of Services; Montijo-Rendon, Poly’s scholarships are for athletics. Individual 36 years— Chris Cabrillo; Tina Nguyen, awards included $387,000 from the U.S. Air Stoeckley, Bixby; Jefferson; Michelle Force Academy, $350,000 from the U.S. Naval 35 years— David Thomas, Emerson/Los Academy and four awards of more than Newman, Grounds Cerritos; $268,000 each from USC. Other top school Services; 15 years— Pamela acceptances included Stanford, Yale, 34 years— Kelli Allensworth-Steuve, Vanderbilt, Cornell, Columbia, Georgetown, Hazlewood, Lakewood; Nelson; Teresa Castillo, Tufts, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, William 33 years— John Head Start; Jeffrey and Mary, Notre Dame and almost all Hogan, School Safety and Griffith, Poly; Sareth Valenzuela University of California schools. Emergency Preparedness; Hang, Smith; Helena Wilson Classical High School students 31 years— Wayne Jamadi, Risk Management; Susan Yamaguchi, earned more than $24.3 million, up $1.4 mil- Nichols, Maintenance; Stephens; lion over last year’s school record. Individual Karen Ramos, Grant; Johnson 14 years— Jose Cervantes, Burcham; awards included $240,000 from Cornell, Michael Spencer, Darlene Ragucci, Information Services; Ralph $170,000 from the Virginia Military Institute, Maintenance; Weil, Purchasing; Robin Whiteside, Lakewood; $139,000 from UC Berkeley, and $124,000 30 years— Barbara Hendron, Purchasing; 11 years— Donna Castro, Cleveland; from Princeton. Other top school acceptances 29 years— Chrysteen Cornell, Hoover; A total of 44 others with a combined 968 included Georgetown, Rensselaer Polytechnic, 27 years— James Mitzner, Maintenance; years of service asked not to be listed. Duke, Brandeis, Boston University, George 26 years— Helen Doctolero, Nutrition Washington, Tulane, Bucknell, Emerson Services; Joyce Kuroiwa, Textbook Services; Certificated Retirees College and Bard College. 25 years— RoxAnn Batovsky, Purchasing; Millikan High School students earned 24 years— John Gibson, Jordan; Janice 45 years— Linda Valenzuela, Holmes; $10.1 million, including a full ride to (Continued on next page) (Continued on next page) Nurse of the Year Record-Setting Results, Thanks to You Mary Ann Pollaro, a nurse at Marshall and Burcham schools, has earned the School Nurse By Christopher J. Steinhauser Advanced Placement college-level exams this of the Year Award from Superintendent of Schools year, an increase of more than 41 percent over the Long Beach School the last two years. Nurses Association. It’s time to celebrate what has been an The list of records The 18-year employee amazing school year for our students. By the goes on. Such successes of the Long Beach end of next week, 6,000 students will have are made possible by Unified School District graduated from our high schools. These another type of record – “is the embodiment of all seniors are among the most industrious and the record of service. that a school nurse best prepared we’ve ever seen. Together, Many of our employees should be,” wrote one they’ve amassed a record $96 million in schol- are retiring after decades teacher. “She possesses arships and grants, earning admission to the of service – people like not only the knowledge nation’s leading colleges and universities. Holmes Elementary and skill set for the posi- Many of these students are the first in the fami- School kindergarten tion, but the personal ly to attend college. Many have earned full- teacher Linda Valenzuela. qualities so essential to Pollaro ride scholarships that will lift them out of When congratulated on working with staff, parents poverty. Many have overcome tough obstacles her 45 years of service, Steinhauser and most important the children she serves. with the help of family, our dedicated employ- she offered this response: Whether she is screening, assisting a sick child ees, and a school board that puts students first. “I enjoyed every minute of it!” or treating an emergency, Mary Ann always Other records have been set this year. I hope she enjoys every minute of her retire- remains calm and reassuring." Rankings of America’s best high schools by ment, too. Another teacher wrote, "Mary Ann is gener- U.S. News and World Report include six Similarly, to all of our employees, students ous with her time and heart. We are very for- schools here, an all-time high for our school and their families who are wrapping up the tra- tunate to have someone such as Mary Ann to district. We have a record 1,287 business part- ditional school year, I hope you will take some look after our kids and our teachers. Her dedi- ners in our schools, providing resources, exper- well-deserved time to celebrate and recharge. cation to all students is evident in her warm tise and encouragement each day. Students in Congratulations and best wishes to the Class smile and hard work." our schools signed up for a record 10,000 of 2015 and to all who have supported them. • Scholarships, Admissions to Top Schools • Retirees

(Continued from first page) San Diego, UC Irvine, UC Merced, Tuskegee, (Continued from first page) UC Berkeley, and four CSULB President’s Loyola Marymount, BYU, and 11 CSU cam- 44 years— Gail Schack, Fremont; Scholarships. Other top admissions included puses. 42 years— Nancy Stockton, Riley; Vanderbilt, Cornell, Boston University, Avalon High School students earned 41 years— Rod Petkovic, Millikan; Williamette, Harvey Mudd, University of $769,350, including a $40,000 Edison STEM 39 years— Lawrence Cahn, Jordan; Sheila Rochester, West Virginia University, Penn Scholar award. The class of 50 seniors on Carley, Madison; State, Rensselaer Polytechnic, Lewis and Catalina Island gained admission to Cornell, 38 years— Chris Dominguez, OCIPD; Clark, Regis, Spelman, University of Puget UC Berkeley, USC, Barnard College of Marcia Cape, Cleveland; Sound, Chapman, Mount St. Mary’s, Loyola Columbia and other schools. 36 years— Robin Alber, Alvarado; Marymount, Iowa State, Westmont, Duke, Renaissance High School for the Arts stu- Stephanie Kishaba, Gompers; Marjean Hughes, Emory, Northwestern, Dartmouth, Columbia, dents earned $580,950 and admission to 18 Burbank; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, CSU campuses and six UC campuses. Other 35 years— Pamela Kirkendall, Willard; Howard, USC, University of Oregon, top admissions included Oregon University, Diane Gulley, Burcham CDC; Susan University of Delaware, University of Iowa University, Azusa Pacific University, Art Weisenberger, Renaissance; Virginia Torres, Washington, Seattle University, Fordham, Institute, Biola University, Chapman, George Monroe; University of Hawaii, University of Wisconsin, Washington, Ohio State, Gordon, Reed, Laguna 34 years— Terry Speir, Poly; Marla University of New Mexico, University of College of Art & Design, Langston, Tuskegee Armstrong, Hudson; Lori McBride, Cubberley; Chicago, Texas Southern University, University, University of Tulsa, Musician’s John Burt, Poly; Benjamin Martinez, Millikan; University of Miami and Virginia Military Institute and Manhattanville. Laurie Murrin, Longfellow; Janis Binggeli, Institute. Educational Partnership High School stu- Lindbergh; California Academy of Mathematics and dents earned $38,000. 33 years— Karen Miniaci, Special Science students earned $10.1 million, includ- Beach High School students earned Education; James Heath, Cubberley; Lori ing individual awards of $260,000 from Tulane $29,000. Noyes-O’Leary, Lowell; University, $256,800 from Haverford College, Reid Continuation High School students 32 years— Susan Romito, Wilson; Joseph $206,920 from Kalamazoo College, $245,800 earned $8,000. Sackett, Poly; Donna Potter, Cubberley; from Middlebury College, $231,000 from Students districtwide also earned hundreds Pamela Parkin, Lowell; Williams College, $214,000 from Amherst of non-monetary honors including Rotary 31 years— Patricia Grote, Millikan; Bruce College, $211,000 from Bowdoin College, Service Above Self, Most Inspiring Student, Howell, Lindbergh; Lorraine Griego, Nelson; $207,000 from Reed College, $191,000 from Eagle Scout and State Seal of Biliteracy Anita Abutin Rockwell, Avalon; Nancy Middlebury College, and $166,000 from awards. Clanton, Fremont; Hubert Luchtman, Millikan; Boston College. Other top admissions includ- 30 years— Edith Bonner, Webster; Pamela ed Harvard, the Olin College of Engineering, Croes, Twain; Barbara Lindholm, Reid; Sallie Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, Columbia, USC, Stout, Hoover; Carolyn Laitsch, Madison; Yale, Wellesley, Amherst, UC Berkeley, UCLA Barbara Cowan, Powell; Paul Kelso, Poly; and UC San Diego. Major awards included Board Considers 29 years— Margaret Hopkins, CDC; eight UC Chancellor’s Scholarships, two UC Pamela Oehlman, Poly; Regents scholarships, three Gates Millennium Budget, LCAP 28 years— Connie Doss, Longfellow; Scholarships, an Edison International Kathleen Cunningham, Carver; Scholarship, nine National Hispanic Scholars The Board of Education at its last meeting 27 years— Catherine Burke, Wilson; Sandra and 16 National Merit Scholars. conducted public hearings on the proposed Patton, Lakewood; Karen Harmon, Hoover; Lakewood High School students earned 2015-16 budget and Local Control 26 years— Teresa Montoya, Cleveland; Lori $9.1 million. Students will attend 40 different Accountability Plan. Both items will be con- Clark, Muir; Julie Gunde, Cleveland; colleges and universities in 23 states and the sidered for final approval at the board’s June 25 years— Toni Glanzman, Edison; Brian District of Columbia, with 175 attending Cal 18 meeting. Bradshaw, Jordan; State schools and 45 attending UC schools. The Long Beach Unified School District’s 24 years— Linda Johnson, Mann; Sharon Athletic scholarships were awarded in baseball, budget proposal is based largely upon Turansky, Renaissance; Patricia Williams, soccer, cross-country, track, softball, volley- California’s proposed budget, which restores Head Start; Brenda Bullock, Head Start; ball, football and rugby. Top school accep- some of the school funding that was cut during Loretta Beaulieu, Rogers; Rebecca Agdigos, tances included the U.S. Air Force Academy, the state’s economic downturn. For Long Head Start; Connie Potter, Grant; most UC campuses including Berkeley and Beach schools that means nearly $80 million 23 years— Elsa Paulina De Castro, Rogers; UCLA, Carnegie Mellon, Middlebury College, more than the previous year, in the form of so- Norma Siler, Rogers; Elizabeth Burns, Bixby; Culinary Institute of America, New York called “gap” funding, as the state implements 22 years— Fern Hollis, Lee; Carol Stern University, University of Arizona, Arizona its Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). Levine, Cabrillo; Carla Carrarini, Reid; State, Seton Hall, New York Conservatory for The state formula was approved in 2013 to 21 years— Sharon Chavez, Millikan; Cheryl Dramatic Arts, Howard, Tuskegee, Weber replace an outdated and confusing school Ferns-Holton, CDC; James Brown, Reid; State, Georgetown, University of Hawaii at finance system with a more streamlined one 20 years— Lynne Nielsen, Wilson; Louise Manoa, Louisiana Tech, Loyola Marymount, that gives schools greater flexibility to use state Roberts, Head Start; Janice Wilcox, Lakewood; Woodbury, Mount St. Mary’s, University of funding based upon students’ needs. 19 years— Veronica Hurt, Jordan; Oklahoma, University of Utah, Kansas State, The aim of the formula is to restore public Marynelle Evans, Longfellow; Barbara Jewel, University of La Verne and Biola University. schools to adequate funding by 2020. The Burcham; Cabrillo High School students earned $3.4 additional $80 million for Long Beach in 2015- 18 years— Deborah Harrison, Harte; Elba million, including the CSU President’s 16 would help to bridge the gap between reces- Nakauchi-Kiely, Harte; Scholarship, Olendorf Music Scholarship, sion-era funding levels and the state's ultimate 17 years— Christopher Hogan, UCLA Achievement Scholarship, Tuskegee funding goal for 2020. International; Debra Hays, Grant; Judith University Merit Scholarship and National In addition to the gap funding, LBUSD will Hawley, Lakewood; Carmen Ward, Pacific Islander Education Network award. receive as much as $45.7 million in one-time Robinson/Birney; Other top school acceptances included UC funding. Proposed uses of this funding include 16 years— Robert Stone, Millikan; Chandra Irvine, UC Riverside, UC Davis, UC San $18 million for textbooks, which need updating Salaam, Jordan; John Novak, Research; Diego, UC Merced, Miles College, University after years of suspended textbook adoptions 15 years— Sandra Rivera, Hoover; Arlene of Colorado, University of Denver, all CSU during the state budget crisis. Gale, Hughes; campuses, Syracuse University, Cal Baptist, Other proposed uses for this funding 14 years— Julia Gault, Lafayette; Lore University of the Pacific, University of Nevada include professional development, or training Benitez, Jefferson; Maurice Ancharoff, and University of Arizona. for employees, technology, a pre-K Educare Cabrillo; Susana Montano, Cabrillo; Lynette Jordan High School/Jordan Plus students center building, classroom resources aligned to Talbott, Lindsey/Lindbergh; earned more than $1.1 million, including the state standards, and the conversion of year- 13 years— Susan Pescar, Wilson; Gates Millennium Scholarship and the round schools to a traditional schedule by 12 years— Lily Kvitky, Grant; Frederick C. Branch (Marine Corps) 2017-18. 11 years— Christine McCrystal, Wilson; Scholarship. Top school acceptances included View more details and supporting docu- Fifty-four others who served 1,269 years UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, UC ments at lbschools.net. asked that their names not be printed. Henry Earns National Bilingual School Award

Patrick Henry K-8 School has been named Placement test with an impressive 80 percent the 2015 Two-Way Bilingual Immersion passing rate or higher. School of Distinction by the San Jose-based These students are achieving high levels of Association of Two-way and Dual Language literacy in both languages, and they are cultur- Education. ally proficient in the use and understanding of This award is a national recognition pre- the language, placing them on a college-going sented to schools or districts that have been pathway upon entering high school, Molina trailblazers in their communities in implement- said. ing model two-way bilingual immersion Last February, the Long Beach Unified instruction. In Henry’s case, School District Board of such instruction is provided in Education approved the re-use English and Spanish. of the former Keller Elementary “The Association of Two- School site to offer dual immer- Way and Dual Language sion instruction in English and Education is excited to recog- Spanish for grades 6 to 8 start- nize Patrick Henry School and ing this fall. This middle the great work spanning close grades program is moving from to 25 years,” said the organiza- nearby Henry, which will return tion’s Executive Director Rosa to its original K-5 configuration Molina. “Their unwavering and will continue offering its commitment to bilingualism elementary dual immersion pro- and biliteracy for the students gram. of this school community has The reconfiguration allows served as an example to hun- the school district to expand the dreds of two-way and dual language programs sought after dual immersion program in that make up this extensive network of schools Henry’s elementary grades by devoting a sepa- in California and throughout the U.S. rate, entire site to the middle grades dual “We were so impressed by your school after immersion program, which is projected to grow our visit to your site and fully recognized that beyond its capacity at Henry. The aim is to award and recognition are long overdue,” accommodate a high level of parent demand Molina said. “Your school community and for dual immersion in both the elementary and staff have been on the forefront of quality pro- middle grades. Keller is located about a mile gram implementation for close to 25 years! from Henry in East Long Beach. That's truly amazing.” “We are also proud to celebrate the forma- As a result of the success of Henry’s pro- tion of your new two-way bilingual immersion gram, Molina said, “hundreds of students from middle school in 2015-16 for students who will this community are flourishing academically now be able to complete their biliteracy path- and linguistically in two languages. Over the way on a much broader scale,” Molina said. years, Henry’s program has continuously Henry will accept the School of Distinction improved and examined its practices to ensure honor at an awards luncheon in Palm Springs bilingualism and biliteracy for both native on June 30. speakers and English speakers in their commu- Henry and its teachers have earned multiple nity.” state and national honors, including California In the past five years, eighth graders from Association for Bilingual Education Teacher of Henry have entered their high schools having the Year honors and a Champions of Change taken the Spanish Language Advanced award from the White House.

Firefighters Mentor Middle Schoolers JORDAN SCHOLARS – Jordan High A Long Beach Fire Department mentorship Beach Unified School District. School graduates were recognized at a program that serves at-risk seventh and eighth “Each of these students has worked hard and learned a lot this year,” said Long Beach celebration last week where street ban- graders graduated its first class of twelve stu- ners emblazoned with the students' dents recently. Fire Chief Mike DuRee. “I’m proud of the stu- The Rockett Academy, named after Long dents for completing this program, and I’m names and the colleges that they will Beach fire engineer Darren Rockett, is a year- proud of the firefighters who have helped men- attend were affixed to light poles near long program in which students visit various tor these kids, often donating their own time the school. The blue and gold banners, fire stations weekly for mentorship and guid- and money to make this inaugural program a complete with the Jordan panther ance from firefighters. success.” emblem, honor nearly 150 students who Rockett, who was fatally injured in the line All of the program’s graduates maintained a are going on to universities or the armed of duty in 2011, had worked for more than a required GPA or improved upon it, and a total forces. The ceremony was part of the decade to place at-risk youth in mentorship sit- of one discipline infraction occurred through- North Long Beach Whole Village uations. out the school year, down from 14 total infrac- Initiative that began last fall. Two of the The academy was formed with the help of tions in the previous year for the group of stu- originators of Whole Village, Long the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office, dents. Beach Unified School District Board of City Prosecutor Doug Haubert and the Long “At their graduation, it was evident how Education Member Megan Kerr and much students have been impacted,” said Ninth District Long Beach City LBUSD Director of Student Support Services Councilman Rex Richardson, were on Erin Simon. “The effect of it was palpable.” hand with other school and city officials. Board Meeting This year’s group of 12 is expected to near- ly double next year, with additional excursions Whole Village includes various task Rescheduled to events like Clippers and Dodgers games. forces working to help youth succeed. A “The school district is profoundly pleased College Readiness Task Force created The Board of Education has moved its with the level of support demonstrated by the workshops for students and parents to Tuesday, June 16 meeting to Thursday, June 18. Long Beach Fire Department,” Simon said. help with college applications. The task The meeting will be held at 5 p.m. in the “Local firefighters were able to help students force also suggested that students usual location, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach. build school and community connectedness should be honored publicly for reaching The agenda will be posted on June 15. while encouraging academic achievement.” their goals. State Business Group Lauds 21 Schools Millikan Artists Help Twenty-one schools in the Long Beach secret. Many schools are doing well. The Homeless Children Unified School District are listed on the honor roll proves it. Students are achieving at Campaign for Business and Education higher levels than anyone admits, and more Millikan High School art students helped to Excellence Honor Roll for academic excellence students than ever are succeeding when given raise more than $18,000 recently for Precious and reducing achievement gaps among student the opportunity,” said Jim Lanich, CBEE presi- Lamb, a preschool for children facing home- populations. dent. “All schools, no matter what zip code lessness. “The American education system has a they are in, can achieve this kind of success, Precious Lamb’s second annual art gala fea- and leadership from the business community is tured portrait artwork by Millikan students. critical to ensuring success for all students.” The portrait subjects were homeless children The annual honor roll was released last ranging from ages two to five at Precious Names in the News week and consists of three parts, the first being Lamb. A sold-out crowd of about 250 gathered “Star Schools,” or those with significant popu- for the gala at the Liberty Art Gallery in down- The CTE (Career and Technical Education) lations of disadvantaged students who have town Long Beach. Online blog featured the work of three CAMS shown high achievement. Making this list was In their second year of partnering with the teachers who developed a classroom unit on the California Academy of Mathematics and preschool, Millikan art teachers, led by depart- DNA and genetic mutation. The unit structure Science, along with Bancroft, Bixby, Bryant, ment chairs Roberta Patterson and Kathy and materials were created by teachers Cleveland, Gompers, Henry, Hughes, Charvat, incorporated photographs and biogra- Armando Gonzalez, Kathleen O’Neill and Kettering, Longfellow, Los Cerritos, Madison, phies of the Precious Lamb students into their Susan Carle. See the May 14 entry at cteon- Stanford, Tincher, Twain and Webster schools. class curriculum of portraiture study through lineblog.blogspot.com. The second tier of recognition is “Scholar several mediums. In all, 137 high school stu- Millikan PEACE Academy sophomore Schools,” or those that show significant levels dents channeled the emotions and stories of the Anais Rocha will participate in the Intensive of academic achievement without a significant preschoolers into telling, memorable images. Law and Trial program this summer at population of disadvantaged students. That list Many of the Millikan students grew attached to Stanford University’s Law School. The pro- includes LBUSD’s Gant, Lowell, Naples, their subject and plan to volunteer with gram provides high-achieving high school stu- Newcomb and Rogers schools. Precious Lamb this summer. dents an interactive experience exploring the The business group recognized a subset of The gala raised more than $18,000 through field of law, introducing them to the many law the honor roll that has both high percentages of ticket and art sales, a silent auction, a Jet Blue careers available. To pay for tuition, which low-income students and high levels of math ticket raffle and pledges. ranges from $3,000 to $5,000, the student and science achievement. Among these raised funds throughout the year by selling schools was CAMS. snacks at after school events and securing This year’s honor roll included 1,851 donations. schools in California. Learn more at cbee.org. Summer Lunches Hudson K-8 School students Jade Lumada, Cohan Manzon and Alexa Habacon won first Each year, the Long Beach Unified School place at the statewide MESA competition District’s Nutrition Services Branch provides (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement) in National Honors for free, wholesome lunches at selected schools as Stockton recently. The team of students, rec- part of its Summer Food Service Program. The ognized for their prosthetic arm project, will McBride Radio Team program is open to all children ages 2 to 18. compete with other middle grades students at Find lunch locations, dates and more infor- the National Engineering Design Competition A McBride High School Amateur Radio mation under Summer Food Program in the on June 17 to 20 in Ogden, Utah. The stu- A-Z index at lbschools.net. dents’ advisor is teacher Anastasia Hubbard. Emergency Communications team recently Several local students have qualified for the took first place in a national radio competition NAACP’s national ACT-SO competition to be for the state of California and placed third for held in Philadelphia July 8 to 12. ACT-SO the nation. Team members are Isabel Guzman, stands for Afro-Academic Cultural, Joseph Searing, Brandon Cramer, Antoinange Technological and Scientific Olympics and is a Monaus, Wyatt Law and Corbin Moore. The youth initiative of the NAACP. Team members students are among 16 who participate in the include Poly students Krystal Ball, Neyah AREC club. Co-advisors are Devon Day and Barbee and Faith Matovu; and Millikan stu- John Jacobson. dents Holly Dorielle and Prince Mays. The In just one year, team member Isabel students are competing in various categories Guzman passed her technician and general including short story and essay, painting and tests. She is legally approved to work most poetry, instrumental classical music, vocal con- amateur voice frequencies. temporary music and oratory. The students Radio teams from McBride and Wilson need to raise $5,000 more to make the trip. Classical High School will join more than Tax-deductible contributions may be submitted 1,000 teams in Canada and the United States to the Long Beach Branch NAACP ACT-SO on June 27 to 28 for a 24-hour competition. Program at 5318 E. 2nd St. #409, Long Beach, The Field Day will take place locally at CA 90803. For more information, call 856- Recreation Park in Long Beach. 7586 or e-mail [email protected]. Funds are needed by June 20. Birney Elementary School teacher Deborah SCHOOL BULLETIN Kearn won the Woman of Excellence Award Official publication of the Long Beach SPECIAL DELIVERY – Roosevelt (educator category) from the Women’s Unified School District issued bi-weekly Elementary School Principal Clarissa Business Council of the Long Beach Area during the school year from the Office of Tolentino and Team 100 President Tom Chamber of Commerce. the Superintendent of Schools, 1515 Hughes Bennett speak with students before City Councilman Al Austin recently hon- Way, Long Beach, California 90810. delivering bags of groceries to prevent ored retired LBUSD principal Don Hopkins (562) 997-8000. www.lbschools.net weekend hunger among school children. with a certificate in appreciation of his volun- CHRISTOPHER J. STEINHAUSER Team 100 is a group of 100 men who teer efforts at Lindbergh STEM Academy. Superintendent of Schools Hopkins has helped to lead a group of have raised money for the Volunteer Lindbergh retirees in recent years and has been BOARD OF EDUCATION Center's Food for Kids program, which conducting a geography club for students at the DIANA CRAIGHEAD, President delivers food to students at high-need school. Hopkins attended Lindbergh Junior FELTON WILLIAMS, Vice President schools on Fridays. The two groups High School in from 1941 to 1943 and gradu- MEGAN KERR, Member work with the nonprofit Food Finders, ated from Jordan High School in 1946. He JOHN MCGINNIS, Member which coordinates with food vendors, recalls being on the campus at Lindbergh when JON MEYER, Member grocery stores, restaurants and caterers Pearl Harbor was attacked. to distribute donated food.