MEDIA ADVISORY -- 'Salute To Excellence' for Top One Percent of San Diego Unified Grads

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, May 28, 2013

'SALUTE TO EXCELLENCE' FOR TOP ONE PERCENT OF SAN DIEGO UNIFIED GRADS
Outstanding Students in Class of 2013 Honored at Annual Event


WHAT: 2013 "Salute to Excellence"

WHEN: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2013

WHERE: Shiley Theater, Univerisity of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park (92110)

BACKGROUND: Recognition event for seniors ranked in the top one percent in
the San Diego Unified School District's Class of 2013. Representatives
from high schools, including all valedictorians, will be on hand.
Principals, parents and counselors will also be in attendance, as will be
Board of Education members, Supt. Bill Kowba and Supt.-designate Cindy
Marten.

Some of these students are the first in their families to go to college.
The schools students are attending include UC Berkeley, UCLA, UCSD, SDSU,
Harvard, Stanford, Dartmouth and Yale.

The annual event brings students together from all high schools, where
they receive a certificate and a medal marking their achievement.
Sponsors of the event include California Coast Credit Union,The Jimmie
Johnson Foundation and University of San Diego.

PHOTOS/INTERVIEWS: Students and family members will be on hand. Special
students have been selected to speak on their challenges in achieving
academic excellence.

CONTACT: Jack Brandais, Communications Dept. (619) 725-5570.

Jack Brandais | Communications Department | San Diego Unified School
District | (619) 725-5570 (Desk) | (619) 607-0477 (Cell)

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