History of Eldorado Emerson Private School

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1958 |
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Eldorado Emerson was incorporated |
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1959 |
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First classes began at our first campus in Fullerton |
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1961 |
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The Ludwicks and Cannons purchased the land at our present location |
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1962 |
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The school moved to Orange and began classes in trailers |
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1963 |
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The campus moved into the first four buildings |
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1967 |
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The first high school graduation took place |
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1970 |
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Dr. Glory Ludwick finished her MagiLex books for young readers |
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1980 |
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Elementary and high school curriculum grew with the addition of AP and Honors classes
in English, Science, History, Math and Computers |
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1991 |
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The school purchased new playground equipment and planned the field |
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1995 |
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The PALS (Parents' Assistance League) held their first auction to help enhance the
school |
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1997 |
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Eldorado Emerson recruited many international students from foreign countries including
Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Columbia, Africa, Brazil, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea
and France |
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1997 |
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The school received its most recent six-year accreditation |
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1998 |
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Dr. Ludwick completed the remaining buildings that featured the library, performing
arts center, computer lab, and additional English, Social Studies and Science Lab |
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2000 |
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The first orchestral performance took place in our newly constructed auditorium.
Also completed were the Monet Garden, pond, and Japanese bridge |
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2003 |
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WASC Accreditation committee visited and approved the school for continuing accreditation.
The preschool playground was enlarged and a tricycle trail was added |
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2006 |
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Eldorado Emerson PALS received a grant to build a Mandala Garden. This beautiful
garden was completed in 2007 adjacent to our field. |
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