NEWS Walnut Valley Unified School District
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 880 S. Lemon Avenue
March 17, 2014 Walnut, CA 91789
Contact:
Kelli Gile, Office of Community Resources
(909)595-1261 ext. 31204
Lucky Day at Diamond Bar High
DIAMOND BAR, CA—St. Patrick’s Day brought a little luck of the Irish to Diamond Bar High School on March 17.
Students in the Special Day Class wore leprechaun-approved green shirts to celebrate the holiday. No pinching here!
During lunchtime, members of the Autism Young Ambassadors Club stopped by with a craft project.
Art Teacher and Advisor Coleen Gee brought supplies for the entire class – markers, paper, scissors, glue, staplers and chocolate “coins” to tuck into the pot of gold.
Each student colored rainbows and then assembled a Happy St. Patrick’s Day project with the help of club members.
The club was revived this year when senior Valerie Huang approached her art teacher.
“I told her I really want to do things for students,” she said.
The service club is now active with 15 members.
“Mrs. Gee helps me a lot,” Huang said.
“The last president graduated and then Valerie was interested. so we got it going this year. And my kids are wonderful!” Gee said.
Last month, the club hosted a Valentine’s Day project with a heart and lollipop.
“I enjoy having the opportunity to help our students engage in a fun artistic experience on campus. It’s a meaningful experience for both the SDC students and our club members,” Gee said.
Huang said the club is really trying to make a difference.
“We’re raising awareness for Autism and for all students who need a little help,” Huang said.
Shown:
Shawn Limboch shows his St. Patrick’s Day art project with Club President Valerie Huang.
Diamond Bar High School Art Teacher Coleen Gee helps put the finishing touches on a St. Patrick’s Day project in the SDC class. The activity was sponsored by the Autism Young Ambassadors Club.
Member Amy Li helps glue the rainbow on a project and then got a “high five when it was finished.