First Graduates of East Valley High School

Councilmember LaBonge congratulated each graduate of East Valley High School last night at the new school's first commencement ceremony.

Councilmember LaBonge congratulated the 190 graduates of East Valley High School last night as the first class to complete matriculation at the new school.
"You have had the privilege to attend a brand new school, which is rare," the Councilmember said. "Congratulations to all you, and remember you are the first Falcons of East Valley High School."
The two-hour ceremony included speeches from Senior Class President April Molina; Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board Member Tamar Galatzan and LAUSD Local District 2 Superintendent Alma Pena-Sanchez.
East Valley High School opened in 2006 as part of the largest school building program in the district's history. More than 132 new schools are being built to accommodate explosive growth in the city's school-age population. The primary goal of new construction is to provide every student the opportunity to attend a two-semester neighborhood school.
The school's new athletic field was installed this year and a new swimming pool will open soon.