At the Mar 19, Noon meeting, Lynwood Rotary Club President, Gudiel Crosthwaite , called the meeting to order.
The program consisted of a presentation of the classes offered at the Lynwood Community Adult School (LCAS).
Representing LCAS included Administrators, Nina Brown and Estella Banks.
Graduates of LCAS , who talked about their own struggles is getting an education leading to productive careers, included Perla Reyes and Juan Favarado.
Concerning the history of LCAS, the adult school started in 1954. It was noted that 65 years later, while the demographics have changed, “the mission has not, the motto is : enter to learn, depart to serve.”
Memorable thoughts of Perla include that she dropped out of FHS, to take care of two just born children, before entering LCAS. “I regret I dropped out, but I had duties as a mom.” “ I was inspired to be strong like my teachers at LCAS, and the experiences helped my marriage.” Juan said that he had to overcome a grudge about his past life, but that his mother from Mexico thought that a good education was important.
LCAS provides a wide variety of classes, including medical care / nursing, also skills relating to engineering careers and information technology.
Attendees at the Rotary meeting were provided a Catalog for LCAS, (in English and Spanish) which gives one a detailed understanding of what LCAS offers its students.
Daniel Miller Public Relations/ Community Outreach Lynwood Rotary Club