{"id":15848,"date":"2019-04-10T16:54:39","date_gmt":"2019-04-10T23:54:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/?p=15848"},"modified":"2019-04-10T16:54:39","modified_gmt":"2019-04-10T23:54:39","slug":"glenknoll-elementary-school-commemorates-50-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/?p=15848","title":{"rendered":"Glenknoll Elementary School commemorates 50 years"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Thursday, April 4, Glenknoll Elementary School in Yorba Linda celebrated its 50-year anniversary with a special ceremony for current students, alumni, past and present employees, and community members.<\/p>\n

The campus first opened its doors in 1968 and was the eleventh school built by the Placentia Unified School District during a rapid expansion era that began in 1959. The original name of the school was set to be Valley View Elementary because of the sprawling views the campus offers.<\/p>\n

During the event that day, Principal David Cammarato welcomed the audience and introduced honored guests including Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District Trustees, Karin Freeman and Judi Carmona, as well as Superintendent, Dr. Greg Plutko, and Deputy Superintendent, Candy Plahy.<\/p>\n

Attendees were then led in the flag salute by Boy Scout Troop 851, as well as a patriotic musical performance by the school\u2019s choir. Principal Cammarato then addressed the crowd and spoke about the positive impact Glenknoll has had on their school community over the years.<\/p>\n

\u201cGlenknoll has a history of creating an environment that enriches the lives of its students and connects with the community that it serves,\u201d he shared. \u201cWe have been recognized as a California Distinguished School in 2008, 2014, and 2018 and a California Gold Ribbon School in 2016.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Former students and current teachers, Jackie Deano and Amy Huhn, speaking at Glenknoll’s 50th anniversary celebration.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Guest speakers also shared about their personal experiences and expressed their appreciation for the school. This included former students and current teachers, Jackie Deano and Amy Huhn, and Brett Barbre, a Class of 1976 alumni of Glenknoll and the current President of the Municipal Water District of Orange County. Former principals Doug Slonkosky (2009-2016) and Nancy Blade (2006-2009) also addressed the crowd with stories of their own time serving as the school\u2019s leader, and the friendships and experiences they gained along the way.<\/p>\n

Yorba Linda Mayor, Tara Campbell, then spoke and congratulated Glenknoll on the significant accomplishment of reaching the 50-year mark. On behalf of the city, she presented Principal Cammarato with a certificate of recognition and even snapped a selfie or two with the crowd.<\/p>\n

Before the school\u2019s student band performed to close the ceremony, teacher Wendy Chastain read an original poem she wrote about her beloved school.<\/p>\n

Guests then adjourned to the multi-purpose room to enjoy memorabilia from the past, refreshments, and a chance to reconnect with familiar faces from the school\u2019s past and present. Congratulations and happy anniversary, Glenknoll!<\/p>\n

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Former principal, Doug Slonkosky.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

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Former principal, Nancy Blade.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

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Mayor Tara Campbell.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

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Mayor Campbell snaps a selfie at Glenknoll’s anniversary celebration.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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