Christopher High School Ribbon-Cutting Celebration
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by BCA Staff Writer
GILROY, CA, November 1, 2009—The ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new energy-efficient Christopher High School, on October 30th, was a cause for celebration in Gilroy. Known as the ''Garlic Capital of the World,” the City of Gilroy is rapidly transforming from its agrarian roots towards a technological future. With the one high school in town, Gilroy High, at capacity, the School Board took the initiative to build a second school; voters showed their support by passing two bond measures. The result is a new school that is as closely aligned to near-by Silicon Valley as to the town’s rural past.
“We’re delighted with our new school,” said Superintendent Dr. Deborah Flores. “Our vision is a school that is recognized regionally in providing opportunities for students and preparing them for college.” Christopher High’s new principal, John Perales, who himself was born and raised in Gilroy, and attended Gilroy High, explains that the community is excited about the new school which doubles the opportunities for local students, creating smaller schools with more personal attention, activities and athletic opportunities.
By constructing a two-story campus...
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by BCA Staff Writer
GILROY, CA, November 1, 2009—The ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new energy-efficient Christopher High School, on October 30th, was a cause for celebration in Gilroy. Known as the ''Garlic Capital of the World,” the City of Gilroy is rapidly transforming from its agrarian roots towards a technological future. With the one high school in town, Gilroy High, at capacity, the School Board took the initiative to build a second school; voters showed their support by passing two bond measures. The result is a new school that is as closely aligned to near-by Silicon Valley as to the town’s rural past.
“We’re delighted with our new school,” said Superintendent Dr. Deborah Flores. “Our vision is a school that is recognized regionally in providing opportunities for students and preparing them for college.” Christopher High’s new principal, John Perales, who himself was born and raised in Gilroy, and attended Gilroy High, explains that the community is excited about the new school which doubles the opportunities for local students, creating smaller schools with more personal attention, activities and athletic opportunities.
By constructing a two-story campus...
Please download the pdf for entire story
