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| GUHSD Culinary students prepared and served delicious treats for guests at Senator Joel Anderson’s (center) Holiday Legislative Open House |
The culinary skills of GUHSD students from Chaparral,
Granite Hills, Santana, Valhalla and El Cajon Valley High Schools delighted
guests at CA State Senator Joel Anderson’s Annual Holiday Legislative Open
House on Wednesday, December 10, at Toyota of El Cajon. Over 2,500 people
attended the event and were able to see our students shine as they represented
GUHSD and offered hors d’oeuvres and refreshments to guests. In addition, the
beautiful floral arrangements made by the floral design students at Chaparral
made the event more festive.
The culinary arts
program is part of the Hospitality Pathway offered at El Cajon Valley, Granite
Hills, Santana, Chaparral and Valhalla High Schools.
Teachers Christine May (El Cajon Valley), Jill Enright
(Granite Hills), Donna Small (Santana) and Eugenie King (Valhalla/Chaparral),
did an exemplary job of guiding their students as they prepared for this event.
District Office Holiday Luncheon
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| Under the direction of Dr. Ed Basilio, Grossmont High School’s Red Robe Choir performs at the District Office Holiday Luncheon |
The staff in the
district office held their annual holiday party on December 18. It was a fun event, made even more meaningful
by the generous donations of our staff. This year, eight families in need were selected from within our GUHSD
family of schools and staff purchased clothing, gift cards and toys. After the
holiday luncheon, the gifts were delivered to the families.
The luncheon itself was
overseen by our talented Food Services Director, Vince Scimone and his staff.
The meal was underwritten by District Cabinet members.
This act of combined generosity, along with all the many
wonderful donation programs occurring at our school sites, embodies the true
holiday spirit.I’m proud to be part of this amazing, dedicated and
compassionate team.
As we begin our long-awaited holiday this weekend, I wish each and every one of you the very merriest holiday season. Please enjoy a safe and joyous time with your family and
friends over the next couple of weeks. Classes resume on Monday, January 5.
Superintendent Ralf Swenson
Superintendent Ralf Swenson
