Comments on The Woodland Journal: Leanna Elizalde will walk, her story appalls natio...

If you are so righteous why did you not write your...

2008-06-07T14:38:00.000-07:00

If you are so righteous why did you not write your real name. Gallina.

Anon 9:57....

Strangely, for being such a p...

2008-06-07T00:05:00.000-07:00

Anon 9:57....

Strangely, for being such a proponent of "accountability" you actually posted anonymous. Maybe the irony was lost on you...but to me, that is hypocritical. Next time, if you want some credibility with us, sign your post.

This whole thing has stir raw emotions from many i...

2008-06-06T21:57:00.000-07:00

This whole thing has stir raw emotions from many individuals. School board members, administrators and other educators (not from WJUSD) have received nasty e-mails and life threats. Life threats must be investigated by the authorities. When persons write anonymously, they think they can threaten people. I have news for those that sent such e-mails, the authorities will track you down and

Regardless of classes to be made up, summer school...

2008-06-06T15:45:00.000-07:00

Regardless of classes to be made up, summer school etc.....How many idiot celebrities are given "honorary" degrees from some of the top educational institutions in the world for dong nothing but collecting ticket dollars.

Let the girl walk...fix the credit issues quietly, with dignity in the background but ensure the standards are met.

Why this had to become a national media

Your insinuation that I'm afraid of the informatio...

2008-06-06T14:46:00.000-07:00

Your insinuation that I'm afraid of the information contained in her records is stupid. I tried to summarize all the accounts I know about (from statements gathered from many sources). It appears she will earn her credits for graduation today.

What records are you trying obtain? Her total credits? It seems the DD report cleared it up with Leanna's quotes. Like I said before, even if she

Dino, why are you afraid to have the family disclo...

2008-06-06T14:32:00.000-07:00

Dino, why are you afraid to have the family disclosed the records? The info... in DD does not clear the confusion.

Truth never kills anyone. Mrs. Elizalde do the right thing and release your daughter's school records. Correct the rumors and let us see the truth.

Sounds like this cry for the student's records is ...

2008-06-06T14:31:00.000-07:00

Sounds like this cry for the student's records is just an attempt to dig up something that could be used to smear her.
"Oh, look, she got a C- in History, so obviously she isn't a good student and is asking for special favors!"
Leave your swift-boating tactics out of this issue.

1:14 Rumormonger

Check out the Daily D:
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2008-06-06T14:08:00.000-07:00

1:14 Rumormonger

Check out the Daily D:

http://www.dailydemocrat.com/ci_9500723

Despite the insensitive headline ("Cancer teen to graduate Saturday at Woodland High School"), the paper released more details about the missing requirements. Apparently she was just one class short and the teacher has allowed her to make up her missing work. It doesn't say what semester

It is a compelling story, but like in other issues...

2008-06-06T13:14:00.000-07:00

It is a compelling story, but like in other issues there are other sides to it.

Rumor has it that the student lacks more than one class. The story line by her supporters is that she lacks one class. Which one is it? The mother and the student have a moral responsibility to clear this issue. The district, by federal law, can not divulge such data to the public. But the parents can

PS: Ironically, in the News10 report, Cottingim wa...

2008-06-06T06:38:00.000-07:00

PS: Ironically, in the News10 report, Cottingim was quoted using the word "integrity:"

"Somewhere, there a place where the integrity of the diploma and the other things are protected, but the student still gets what the student needs," Woodland Unified School District Superintendent Jacki Cottingim said.

Here's a new report from News10:

http://www...

2008-06-06T06:37:00.000-07:00

Here's a new report from News10:

http://www.news10.net/display_story.aspx?storyid=42846&GID=fSqbiuYB6pkzqf2F5g4bWCAJ0UDoTH99g9HYJRvPAEo%3D

According to the report, "After meeting with district officials and the girl's teachers, Elizalde and her mother said they were told she could sit with her classmates and graduate as long as she completes one final English paper."

9:47

I see what you are saying. It would be...

2008-06-05T22:45:00.000-07:00

9:47

I see what you are saying. It would be a shame if it turned into a spectacle that took away from the other graduates. And I've heard some stories from the "other" side - however - from several accounts it appears that her deficit in units comes down to one class. Whether she didn't pass the class before she became ill does not negate the fact she developed cancer.

Out of the mouth’s of babes……As I became incensed ...

2008-06-05T21:47:00.000-07:00

Out of the mouth’s of babes……As I became incensed with the recent unfolding of events surrounding the senior cancer student who was unable to walk with her senior class and was ready to dust off my 60’s garb and put on a full on protest, my daughter put things into perspective. Protesting would only damage and already tarnished event and take away from the real significance of the event. It

If the WJUSD does not allow her to walk, the fab 4...

2008-06-05T21:06:00.000-07:00

If the WJUSD does not allow her to walk, the fab 4 have just sealed their fate with the voters of Woodland once and for all. This is something that hits the voters right in the gut and we will remember this, regardless of the outcome. This should have never happened!

I'll start this commentary. Check out the Daily De...

2008-06-05T20:05:00.000-07:00

I'll start this commentary. Check out the Daily Democrat's editorial today:

http://www.dailydemocrat.com/editorial/ci_9489075

"As much as our heart goes out to Woodland High School senior Leanna Elizalde - who is now in remission for having a cancerous tumor on her leg - the fact is that in meeting the rules for graduation, she did not. Therefore, she should not be allowed to