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Alcala, Abigail From: Lydia Picasso < Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2016 10:48 PM To: !City Council Subject: Mater Dei Expansion I completely support the expansion and contribution to Mater Dei by the City of Santa Ana. I was born and raised in Santa Ana. I attended Mater Dei. I came from low income family and 1 Imow ALOT of students who also went to Mater Dei on scholarships based on needbase. IF 1 would have not been given the opportunity and scholarships there is absolutely NO WAY 1 would have obtained the level of education 1 did at Mater Dei, nor would 1 have become the attorney 1 am today. Yes, some will argue that only a select few go there but that is because they or their parents do not reach out and apply. Theres always been the argument that money should go to other schools in Santa Ana but who? OSHA - who is heavily funded by the Samuelie Foundation? Santa Ana High who recently received a HUGE donation from Olmos? Segerstrom, Century High School do not need the funding. Why not give it to the high school that will generate the most prestige, income, and opportunities for the City? 1) Bringing consumers to local SA business that would not otherwise come here to consume; 2) Allow for the City of Santa ana to receive nationwide recognition via the school i.e. sports, media, etc 3) Give Santa Ana residents the opportunity to choose where they want to be educated; 4) Continue to give Santa Ana residents the opportunity to receive ahigh calibur education that they would not otherwise be able to obtain if it wasn't for low income scholarships for SA residents, 5) Maintain the tradition in the City, 6) And lastly, allow Mater Dei to educate SA residents that will be tomorrows SA leaders!!!