La Palma School Rocks With Good Grades

By Larry Caballero

La Palma’s Walker Junior High Renaissance students proved that getting good grades do not just improve your GPA – they rock and roll!
The Renaissance class staged their second production Mar. 11 and honored all the students who received GPAs ranging from a 2.5-4.0.
Jennifer Sasai, teacher and Renaissance Coordinator commented, “Renaissance rallies are a great way to honor students for their academic success. I am proud of all the students for their hard work.” More than 630 students earned more than a 3.0 or higher for their commitment and dedication to their schoolwork.
The show was a rendition of both the movies School of Rock and Alice in Wonderland. The show itself was centered on Alice, one of the protagonists, who forgot how to the study. Mr. Renaissance – who helped the other students learn to have fun while working hard – and his class had to find a way to help Alice before she flunked out.
Ryan Ramirez, an eighth grade student, remarked, “I really enjoyed performing for the students who work hard on getting good GPAs. ”
Walker Renaissance students also entertained its audience with the live portion of their show, in which they danced to a variety of songs. Seventh grade student Emily Nunes said, “It is really cool to see the smiles on students’ faces.” Many parents and community members helped celebrate student success by attending the rally.
La Palma’s Mayor Ralph Rodriguez was in attendance, as well as the Anaheim Union High School District’s Superintendent, Dr. Elizabeth Novack. Overall, the show was a grand success, and seventh and eighth graders alike were properly congratulated and celebrated.
This summer a group of Walker Junior High School students will attend, as well as present, at the Jostens Renaissance National Conference that will be held in Anaheim in July.