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Long-running 'Wilderness School' ends as leader Ed Lopez retires
Summary
Ed Lopez delivered a retrospective and retirement announcement for Wilderness School, describing its 1967 origins at Jefferson High and community impact; board members and former students praised the program at a public tribute and discussed whether elements could continue after Lopez's May 29 retirement.
Ed Lopez, the longtime leader of the Wilderness School program, delivered a farewell presentation to the Jefferson Union High School District board describing the program's 50+ year history and community impact, and he confirmed his retirement date, which the board noted will coincide with the program's conclusion.
Lopez traced the program's roots to 1967 and credited teachers who created the curriculum that used outdoor experience and peer leadership to build students' confidence and civic…
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