La Mirada residents will notice new street banners along Adelfa Drive in front of La Mirada High School. The new banners were created as part of a College Banner Program to honor La Mirada High School students who recently graduated and plan to continue their education at a college or university the following year.  The banners feature a photo of the graduate, the graduate’s name, a noteworthy achievement, as well as the college or university they plan to attend.  The class of 2018 is the first graduating class to participate in this new program. 

The idea for the college banners was developed and proposed by the Youth in Government students at the February 27 City Council meeting. Through the Youth in Government program, La Mirada High School students have an opportunity to learn about local government and recommend programs to enhance the community. 

The College Banner Program was approved by the City Council and implemented this year in collaboration with the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. 

“We are extremely proud to highlight the achievements of our La Mirada High School graduates with this new College Banner Program,” says Assistant City Manager Anne Haraksin.  “We hope these banners serve as an inspiration and encouragement for other high school students to pursue a college education or trade.” 

Similar to the “Presidential Portraits” banners and the military banners, college banners  are installed on light poles along Adelfa Drive between Foster Road and Alicante Road. The college banners will be replaced every year with new La Mirada High School graduates. 

For additional information on the College Banner Program, call Community Services at (562) 943-7277.