2012 Salute to Excellence Honors Top One Percent

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They're now all high school graduates and most are headed to some of the top universities in America, but on June 4 they were still high school students and were honored as being the top one percent of the Class of 2012.

Receiving accolades from Board of Education President Dr. John Lee Evans, Board Members Shelia Jackson, Scott Barnett and Richard Barrera, Superintendent Bill Kowba and Deputy Superintendent Nellie Meyer were 99 students from 16 high schools.

"This is truly what education is all about," said Kowba. "Celebrate your high school achievement, then go on to repeat it at your new university."

The annual event brings students together from all high schools, where they receive a certificate and a medal marking their achievement. The ceremony was held at the Shiley Theater at the University of San Diego. Major sponsors of the event were California Coast Credit Union, Mission Federal Credit Union and University of San Diego.

The high school principals organized this year's celebration.
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