Prop. S Update: Hoover Cardinals dedicate new athletic facilities

The Hoover High School Cardinals have a lot to celebrate, and that's just what they did on Sept. 7, right before the first varsity home football game. Board President John Lee Evans and Board Member Richard Barrera joined Area Five Superintendent Mitzi Merino, district leaders, students, parents, community members and project partners in dedicating the Cardinals' new athletic facilities.

Principal Chuck Podhorsky welcome everyone to the celebratory event that included remarks by the board members and cheerleader Jenifer Becerra, the presentation of colors by the schools Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, and the ceremonial ribbon cutting at the 50-yard-line in the Breitbard Stadium. The ribbon was cut by Gayle Klusky, the daughter of the late Bob Breitbard for whom the stadium is named. Read more.