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applicants for the principal position at Kennedy. We congratulate Sweitzer on his new position, knowing he will forever bleed “Green and Gold” in support of his JFK Cougars.
SUMMER READING KICK-OFF Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library (“The Robbie”) will hold its annual Summer Reading kick-off party on Saturday, June 6, at 11 a.m. The party will feature a presentation by the Ohana Dance Group. The group uses traditional hula to expose people to Hawaiian culture and music. For more information, go to saclibrary.org
POP-UP PHILHARMONIC Chad Sweitzer, principal at John F. Kennedy High School for the past five years, was recently promoted to area superintendent for Sacramento City Unified School District
School, where he served as principal. Finally, he returned to Kennedy in the top job in 2010. Success has accompanied each stop. Says parent Jean Seaton, “We have really appreciated the extra effort and dedication to students that Principal Chad has provided to our two children. We will miss him.” Sweitzer is known for his ability to connect with students and the Pocket-Greenhaven community. “I’m most proud of changing our school climate back to that of what my memories of school were and increasing our enrollment each year with our neighborhood students,” he says. “Many students were leaving each year to go to other schools in the district and private schools. We
made a commitment as a staff to have great relationships with students, focus on our teaching and academics, and provide a safe climate for our students.” Sweitzer says he will greatly miss the Kennedy community of students, staff and parents. “I’ve spent many countless hours here at Kennedy trying to make positive changes and ensuring our students are prepared for life. I have many great relationships with the community and will miss that,” he says. “Rest assured,” he adds, “you will be in good hands when I’m gone!” According to area school board trustee Darrel Woo, a community committee will be appointed to vet all
“The Robbie” recently hosted Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera, which performed at the library as part of its Art Invasion program. These orchestral pop-ups continue at other local libraries for the next several weeks. For the schedule, go to sacphilopera.org
POCKET HOT RODS The first-ever Pocket Hot Rods and Classics meet-and-greet for car enthusiasts will take place Sunday, June 7, from noon to 4 p.m. at 6355 Riverside Blvd. in Prudential Dunnigan Real Estate’s parking lot. Fred Wood is organizing the event. “I know that there are a number of cars around in garages that no one sees,” he says. “My friends and I are just trying to get them out in the open and to meet other car enthusiasts
in our neighborhood. I’ve loved cars since my high school days and have worked on them most of my life.” Wood’s garage holds a 1932 Ford Roadster and a 1937 Ford coupe. He encourages residents to bring their classic cars and hot rods and say hello to fellow enthusiasts. Wood will serve soft drinks and water. There is no need to RSVP, but you can contact Wood at (310) 650-3991 or nightwind250@hotmail.com
BASKETBALL CAMP John F. Kennedy High School will host its annual Little Cougar Basketball Camp for boys and girls in grades three through eight July 20 to 24. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds support Kennedy’s boys and girls basketball teams. For more information, email coach Robert Fong at Robert-Fong@scusd.edu
SUMMER HOT SPOT FOR TEENS Starting June 12, City Councilmember Rick Jennings and the parks department will sponsor a free Friday-night event for teens called D7 Hot Spot at School of Engineering & Sciences. Hot Spot offers a safe place for young men and women ages 13 to 19 to socialize and participate in organized activities such as basketball. Snacks will be served. The school is at 7345 Gloria Drive. For more information, call 808-6789. Shane Singh can be reached at shane@shanesingh.com n
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