i want to thank the shoulders i stand on at mission, eric guffords, kevin truett and dr. gray who did phenomenal work at balboa, all the teachers who are present, mr. cabana and others, nurse judy, and our students. every day i learn something new from our students. they come to me but i'm learning from them, also. it was amazing to me last year when school began when i was presented with a list of students, 1 african-american seniors, of that number, i was told only nine qualified for u.c.'s and c.s.u.'s. i knew something wasn't right. i wasn't sure what it was because i knew these students' plans. i knew what they wanted to do. so i worked and found ways to connect with our c.s.u.'s and hbcu's to find alternatives for these students. at the end of the year of the 31, 17 have gone for four-year colleges. but it's not only me. [applause] >> because that's the part you've got to understand. they've gone there because of the work that's being done at mission with everyone. i'm accepted the award but it's really for all of us. because it wouldn't happen without all of us. th