MEDIA ADVISORY: HAPPENING TODAY: Top One Percent of San Diego Unified High School Graduates to be Honored at 'Salute To Excellence; ' Outstanding Students in Class of 2019 Honored at Annual Event

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MEDIA ADVISORY
May 29, 2019

Top One Percent of San Diego Unified High School Graduates to be Honored at "Salute To Excellence;" Outstanding Students in Class of 2019 Honored at Annual Event

WHAT: Salute to Excellence is the district's annual event to honor and celebrate the top one percent of graduating seniors.

WHEN: 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Reception from 4-4:30 p.m.; ceremony begins at 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Nautilus Pavilion, Sea World, 500 Sea World Drive, 92109

If you plan to cover the event, you MUST obtain a media credential directly from Sea World by calling Kelly Terry, Sea World Public Relations, at 619-666-8048, AND notify Isabella McNeil at San Diego Unified at imcneil@sandi.net<mailto:imcneil@sandi.net> to assist with interview coordination.

BACKGROUND: The event recognizes seniors ranked in the top one percent of their high school's Class of 2019. More than 80 students will be honored, including all high school valedictorians. Principals, counselors, parents and other family members will be in attendance along with Board of Education trustees and Superintendent Cindy Marten. This annual event brings together students from all San Diego Unified high schools, where they are announced by their principal and receive a certificate and medal for their achievements.



SPEAKERS:

Superintendent Cindy Marten



PHOTOS/INTERVIEWS: Students and family members will be on hand to speak about their accomplishments and experiences. Each principal will introduce his/her students, and then move from the stage to outside the pavilion for photos; interviews can also be conducted there.

CONTACT: Isabella McNeil | Communications| San Diego Unified School District | 619-341-2343

PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR COVERAGE PRIOR TO ATTENDING SO WE CAN OBTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCE FROM SEA WORLD