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Graduation Issue |
August, 2008
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FEATURES
Alliance for College-Ready Public Schools
2023 South Union Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Phone: 213.943.4930
Fax: 213.943.4931
email: info@laalliance.org
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Gertz-Ressler High School Fulfills Its Mission
They began as the first ninth graders starting high school on the first campus of the Alliance for College-Ready Public Schools in August 2004. 140 students from urban, underserved neighborhoods betting on the promise that they would graduate from high school prepared for and admitted to college. That pledge became reality on June 27th when the proud members of the Class of 2008 marched into Hollywood's Kodak Theatre as the inaugural graduates of Gertz-Ressler High School. Promise fulfilled!
Congratulations to the Merkin Trailblazers
"You and your families have every reason to be proud. You did it!" said Alliance Board Chair Mayor Richard Riordan to the 121 eighth graders of Richard Merkin Middle School at its first-ever graduation ceremony. Hundreds of parents, friends, and fans of Merkin's Class of 2008 cheered as diplomas were presented to the students by Principal Donna Jacobson.
How We are Spending Our Summer Vacation
No beach towels or fishing poles for our students over the summer. Many Alliance teens have been accepted into college-affiliated programs this summer that will enable them to explore, research, expand and experience new academic horizons, many on university campuses across the country.