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Another milestone in the Inland Empire was realized Thursday October 13 when Provisional Educational Services, Inc. (PESI) held the ribbon cutting and dedication of the “Dwaine Radden Sr. Field of Dreams” at the PAL Charter Academy (PCA) in Muscoy. The inaugural football toss was the culmination of a determined effort by the PAL Charter Academy CEO to provide facilities for the PCA students and the community. “You have to vision it out to carry it out”, said Mr. Radden.
The CEO has also discussed other visions, and Mr. Joe Baca, San Bernardino County Fifth District Supervisor, announced that his office is awarding a $1.7 million grant to Provisional Educational Services, Inc, and the PAL Charter Academy to enrich the athletic programs at the PAL Charter Academy.
The “Field of Dreams” event was enjoyed by a host of dignitaries, which included but was not limited to Joe Baca Jr., San Bernardino County 5th District Supervisor; Kimberly Calvin, San Bernardino City 6th Ward Electorate; Dr Mildred Henry, Founder; Dr. Gwendolyn Dowdy-Rodgers, Candidate San Bernardino County Board of Education; Jerry Garzon, Moreno Valley Chamber of Commerce and Master of Ceremonies; Chief Joseph Paulino, Chief of Police, San Bernardino City Unified School District; PESI Board members Edwin Stricklan and Pamela Montana; Pastor Jerrold Thompson, San Bernardino Community SDA Church; Jasmine Jefferson and Diana McKee, Black Chamber of Commerce Inland Empire; Jhu Maani Chess, Vocalist; and other noted participants, students, parents, and staff.
Prior to the ribbon cutting event, students and staff of the PAL Charter Academy held a pep rally and introduced the volleyball and football teams. One of the very few charter schools with their own football field, the students and staff cheered and shouted “Go Bulls!”
The Dwaine Radden Sr. Field of Dreams is already being utilized for events by community organizations.
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