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Francisco Nunez, a student from Mr. Trujillo’s Mid-City citizenship class on Saturday, passed his naturalization interview last Thursday and took the oath on the same day to become a United States citizen. He visited Mr. Trujillo’s class today with donuts and appreciation for Mr. Trujillo: “Other teachers have you memorize the questions, but Mr. Trujillo teaches you the questions so it stays in your mind. I learned what this country is about and now I know more about this country than my native country. The history of this country is amazing. I am going to learn more about this country.

Victor Carmona passed his citizenship test! He emigrated here from Honduras in 1984. He has held many jobs since then, from painter to nursing assistant to movie studio security guard ("I know all the movie actors!"). He now has a job with the state at Caltrans. Victor praised his teacher, Mr. Trujillo, for helping him prepare for the interview. What's next for Victor? "I will visit my home country in Honduras to celebrate!"

Watch the Superintendent's Opening of Schools address, previously broadcast from The Music Center's Walt Disney Concert Hall.