After a few years of dreaming, the courtyard project has begun. On January 20, the sound of jackhammers, front loaders and other large machines were heard in the Pomona Catholic courtyard. Many layers of asphalt were broken up, scooped up, and hauled away. From the orange tree-framed east stairs into the building across to the small gate on the west side of the basketball courts south to the porch near the principal’s office, layers of blacktop are gone. Gone is the surface where the senior tables once stood. Gone is the blacktop upon which many a student ate lunch in the sunshine (or in my time where we played whiffle ball!) Gone is the area where the classes from the fifties and the class of 2020 graduated. The dirt that hasn’t seen the light of day since probably 1929 is experiencing a moment of freedom before construction begins. Soon this area will sport artificial turf and decomposed granite, thanks to the generosity of Mission Green (Moises Barragan), Martinez Concrete (Art Martinez) , Purchase Green and the donations of many families, alumni and PC friends. Soon the courtyard will be lush and green, a peaceful place for a break between classes, and even a place for prayer before a big test, This is a gift to our present students and a legacy for the Pomona Catholic students of tomorrow. The next phase of our courtyard will be a small amphitheater and shade trees. Donations are always welcome!
IT HAS BEGUN! Soon the courtyard will be lush and green, a peaceful place for a break between classes, and even a place for prayer before a big test
BEYOND SCHOLARSHIP “I’ve donated to the fund-a-tree project for this courtyard, and I challenge all my past and present students to do the same. How about it, ladies?” --Ms. Pamela Stith
