tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9367921.post2058279011709098832..comments2024-03-26T09:40:00.710-06:00Comments on La Bloga: Tragedy Doesn't Stop a Community from Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Contributing Bloguistas:http://www.blogger.com/profile/13054190814722049711noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9367921.post-14699819185573080452018-02-01T15:11:40.242-07:002018-02-01T15:11:40.242-07:00Thank you, Melinda. This year's celebration o...Thank you, Melinda. This year's celebration of the King Holiday was indeed a challenge. We are grateful for the students who submitted entries in the midst of a disaster that affected all of our lives, We are especially grateful to the teachers who persisted in making sure that we received the work their students had produced and for the parents who delivered work even when the schools were closed.<br /><br />Speaking of gratitude, you, too, are due a cup of thank you for making it home to Santa Barbara from your various road journeys to help with the Poetry and Essay component every year. Its wonderful to introduce a nationally-known and experienced author to the young people. Your coaching help with the winners prior to their on-stage readings is invaluable. I'll be sending your "La Bloga" to the teachers and to the students. Onward and upward, SojournerSojourner The Poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15143983379365745422noreply@blogger.com