While Canyon Vista may have received new portable classrooms this year, much more work went into them than most mustangs think. Mr. Garza’s leadership class knows firsthand how much effort and labor went into building part of it. Throughout this new school year, his class has been responsible for constructing a path that leads to the portable classrooms. The labor involved clearing and placing rocks, as well as placing down gravel in between the stone sides. “We built it during the third week of school, and have gone out to maintain it a few times,” Mr. Garza said. “We spent about 20 hours building it, and it’ll help keep mud from coming into the school, as well as help keep students from falling,”

Mr. Garza’s leadership class was responsible for clearing rocks, and building a path that leads to the portable classrooms, which are just outside of the sixth grade entrance. “It was a lot of fun,” said a student who wishes to remain anonymous, “ It wasn’t very hard because we talked and joked around with our friends while we worked.” Seventh grader Vijay Kapistalam added, “I think the path will help keep students safe and help direct them toward the portables.”

Before the path was created, there were many rocks and other hazards scattered all over the area, making it very dangerous for students, especially for the sixth graders that hang out in that area before school. However, the new path that was built is helping to prevent students from falling and getting injured. Make sure you thank Mr. Garza and any students in his leadership class for building the path and helping make the school a safer, more enjoyable place.