South Pasadena High School 9th Graders Explore Go For Broke National Education Center

As part of their study of George Takei’s graphic novel-memoir, They Called Us Enemy, nearly 200 SPHS ninth graders visited the Go for Broke National Education Center and Monument and Little Tokyo Plaza in downtown Los Angeles this week.

A recent addition to the ninth-grade English Language Arts curriculum, the study of the text and the visit to the cultural center helped bring to life stories about the Nisei–second-generation, Japanese American, veterans–and their part in America’s history. Tour guides shared about the sacrifices of the Nisei and their work to ensure a future free of racial intolerance. Thank you to the SPHS ninth-grade English teachers for leading the students through this experience.

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About South Pasadena Unified School District

Established in 1886, the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) serves approximately 4,700 students within five schools including three elementary schools, one middle school and one comprehensive high school in South Pasadena, California. Nestled in the West San Gabriel Valley, SPUSD has earned a reputation for providing high quality public education, attracting families who value challenging academic programs and outstanding teachers. Consistently recognized for superior performance, SPUSD students earn honors at the local, state and national level. The District draws vital support from parents and community members through the South Pasadena Educational Foundation, local PTAs and booster clubs.

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