After 90 years of serving San Francisco’s hardworking students, City College has begun the first of many celebratory events. Kicking off this year-long celebration was a photo op open to students, alumni, and supporters of City College.
Taking place on March 18, the celebration featured the attendance of many supportive individuals who were eager to be a part of this momentous occasion.
Lead organizer Geisice Ly commented on what the process was like for such an important event: “The main point organizers had in mind was what can we do to celebrate CCSF and how can we get folks to come out and really support City College.”
He explained that CCSF’s “birthday is going to be in August, so that’s still in the works in terms of the planning, but we’re trying to do what we can to have positive news for CCSF, and that means doing our best to get everybody involved.”
The event began with the gathering and organization of this large group of supporters to form the shape of a 90. With a couple of overhead drone shots, along with a variety of photos taken by newspapers throughout the city, City College worked to produce a photo of support and gratitude towards the college that would serve as an inspiration for events to come.
Among the many supporters of City College was former student and UC Davis graduate Bernadette. Bernadette owes her college education to the two fundamental years she spent at City College, which provided her with a much easier transition into the rigorous coursework of UC Davis.
“I feel like my path was really unorthodox. I did have to take my time considering I dealt with my own path of being diagnosed with chronic conditions, so I knew in due time there was really no one else to compete with except myself,” said Bernadette.
Recalling her gratefulness towards CCSF, she continued, “I really felt like City prepared me to go beyond the JC level and succeed in University, I actually transferred to UC Davis after City College and I am returning as I am taking on multiple certifications one being early childhood education that I just finished last semester.”
Bernadette’s story is just one of many that highlights the transformative impact City College has had on generations of students. Serving as a beacon to many individuals who face adversity and are looking for educational opportunities, CCSF can serve as a helping hand.
As CCSF enters its 90th year, stories like this remind the community of the true value of public education and the the importance of celebrating importance of celebrating these institutions that prioritize opportunity and growth for everyone.
After a variety of photos had been taken, the organizers ended with a video that featured participants yelling “Happy 90th Anniversary!” followed by a round of applause. Organizers and participants alike ended the celebration with complementary cookies and CCSF stickers, a treat for a small but mighty triumph.
