An email came in to the Intersections South LA account late last night from Jefferson High School student, who only wants to be known as Gerry L. with “urgently important” in the subject line. We reproduce here in its entirety.

To Whom It May Concern,

With the current weight of the economy, there have been severe cuts to education. Being a school under the Los Angeles Unified School District, and in a more infamous area of Los Angeles, it has hit our community harder. I am currently a senior on my way towards graduating and have spent most of my four years of high school involved with the music program, as a member of various musical ensembles. After being notified about the measures that will take place this upcoming school year, I could not sit around and do nothing while my school faces such critical times. [Read more…]