when we were here 2 1/2 years ago, we fell in love with john mcdonough. rintendent, but two months ago got promoted as the state schools. i think you are going to love what he has to say to all of us because of love and affection for the neighborhood and the city and the best chefs and restaurants in the world. it's yours. >> thanks so much. two months ago we said on this site and in this gymnasium, we have to do something for the kids. we have to do something to get graduation rates above 50%. number one, if you get a plan that has a great teacher and a great principal, they would make sure this school is preparing for college and career and three, residents here in new orleans support the effort. we will build this 19th century building into a 20th century building. we are announcing that yes, we have a plan and have a great teacher and great principal including the who is leading this school. they lead the effort for the straund association. we will put 35 mi yon authorize up. the state put $35 million into making the school new. >> that's huge. digger,