And SP High Hosts a Blood Drive This Thursday Open to Adults; In April Recycle Your Electronic Waste Such as Computers, Television and Copy Machines at the Campus
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Cooking Club
By Diana L. Chapman
The life of a popular, much attended after school cooking club at San Pedro High was propped up to for the remainder of the school year once the Coastal Neighborhood Council agreed this month to fund nearly $1,000 for food supplies.
Voting 9 to 1 with one abstention, most of the council members agreed that the club was necessary for the school – especially after a beloved culinary teacher, Sandy Wood, retired two years ago. Wood often had a waiting list of 500 students.
However, due to the economic crises and teacher layoffs, the position has not been permanently filled and is likely to remain that way, said Jeanette Stevens, school principal.
Supportive council members said they were encouraged about the club because it teaches math and science and prepares students for their futures.
Coastal Member Doug Epperhart said the funding was a fit.
“It's a pleasure to support this effort to get kids to realize they can
that are good for them and enjoy food that doesn't come in a
that are good for them and enjoy food that doesn't come in a
James Weston, who heads the cooking club, applauded the council’s move, calling it an action to improve youth's lifes. The students learn making the smallest items, such as eggs and biscuits, to full meals, such as teriyaki chicken.
“I was really pleased when the council not only approved the financing that will allow our after school club to continue, but voiced their overwhelming support for what we, and others like us, are doing,” he said. “
“In a time when a lot of elected officials are being criticized for not paying attention to the needs of the communities, Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council s stepped up and should be applauded for their vision towards our children’s future and the betterment of San Pedro.”
Even Los Angeles School Board Member Richard Vladovic’s chief-of-staff was happy that the council made the decision.
“I sincerely thank the Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council for their support in providing the students of San Pedro High School with the much needed and respected program,” David Kooper said.
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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE THURSDAY AT SP HIGH OPEN TO ADULTS AS WELL AS STUDENTS
Adults : Come on down.
San Pedro High school will host a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday in which all those who donate blood will receive two free tickets to LA Galaxy games and be entered into a drawing for annual Disneyland passes.
To give blood, please register at www.redcrossblood.org. and head to the high school’s auditorium. Walk-ins will be accepted. The school is located at 1001 15th Street.
SAN PEDRO HIGH E-WASTE CLEAN UP IN APRIL 9
Do you have old monitors, televisions, copiers, computers, cell phones, speakers and a variety of other electronic waste?
Then San Pedro High’s Global Environmental House/Earth Alert Academy wants you!
On April 9, such items can be recycled by dropping them off at the high school between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the corner of Leland and 17th streets.
Proceeds from recycling will support the academy and its future. Other items that will be accepted included DVD or CDs, cameras, fax machines, pagers, radios, desktop computers, laptops, fans, printers, ram chips, memory, paper shredders, power supplies, car batteries and other electronic waste.
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