Seaside honors their high achievers

Fresh from spring break, Seaside feted their honor students at a mid-year achievement ceremony on April 2: students in the honor roll, students who earned second honors, students who've made a turnaround. The school also recognized Mel Mason for his contributions to the school and the community in general.

"It’s part of the shifting of the culture of Seaside High," said Principal Mary White. "We have a strong community, great kids, and we're putting focus on what this is all about, which is having success in school."

Students in the "Imagine College" program, which guarantees them $4,000 for their college education if they meet a slew of conditions, also were recognized. In total, about 300 students were honored at the much-talked about ceremony.

"It’s one big great day, the kids love it, kids now now it's possible" to go to college, White said.