Friday, September 19, 2008

Reception for Burnett

From yesterday’s OC Register:

Saddleback College introduces new president:

President Tod Burnett received a warm welcome from the Orange County education community during a reception held in his honor at the Tijeras Creek Golf Club on Wednesday night.

Burnett, 45, was appointed president of Saddleback College by trustees of the South Orange County Community College District in August after outgoing president Rich McCullough retired last school year.

More than 100 people, including Burnett's family and friends who traveled from Sacramento, enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and heard officials in the community welcome him.

Chancellor Raghu Mathur told the crowd he knew Burnett was a leader right after he had interviewed him for the position. "He brings a breath of fresh air as he examines assumptions in the district," said Mathur.

Burnett was greeted with a standing ovation. He recognized his mother, Dottie Burnett, who was sitting with other family members.

Dottie approached the front of the room, gave Burnett a hug, and took the microphone from his hand. "And you thought he was the boss," she told the crowd. "I'm so proud of my son. Who would've thought he would be standing up here."

Burnett started to tear up and smiled….

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Did Ragu look into his soul?

Anonymous said...

Nice to know there are 100 other deluded folks who don't know about Todd's REAL history and his lack of experience. His appointment is a joke elsewhere in the state, and the chancellor's office is glad we took him off their hands.

Roy's obituary in LA Times and Register: "we were lucky to have you while we did"

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