High-school students give monthly reports; council presents certificates

Student representatives from four local high schools delivered end'of'school reports at the Glendora City Council meeting on April 23 and received certificates of recognition from the mayor.

Mitchell Gibbons, representing Charter Oak High School, outlined recent events including the spring rally, prom-court announcements and athletic signings; he reported that Charter Oak's girls softball team was unbeaten at 9'0and'0 overall and that three student athletes had signed letters of intent to play in college.

Lily Lusk, a junior at Glendora High School and an ASB executive member, described AP and state testing schedules, two inclusion-focused events (Action 2 and a Best Buddies prom), and the upcoming prom.

Amy Vargas reported on Whitcomb High School's recent WASC accreditation visit, upcoming tobacco-cessation education, and senior events; she noted graduation on May 27 at Citrus College at 5 p.m.

Alexis Strait from St. Lucy's Priory described recent rallies and fundraising events, prom at the Queen Mary, spring sports and a slate of senior-week activities culminating in graduation at the end of May.

Mayor David Friedendahl and the council thanked the students for their reports and presented certificates and small tokens of appreciation to Mitchell Gibbons, Lily Lusk, Amy Vargas and Alexis Strait. The presentations included a photo opportunity and public recognition of each student's service to the community.

Why this matters

Monthly student reports give the council an opportunity to hear from youth representatives about campus activities, testing schedules, athletics and community events, and the council's recognition highlights the city's relationship with local schools.

Ending

Students were thanked and encouraged to attend upcoming community events; the council recessed to the next agenda items after the presentations.